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Gold Price	£3,430.78	$4,676.97	€4,009.80
Silver Price	£51.08	$69.54	€59.62

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Bull market

The term bull market - as well as its opposite, bear market - can be used when referring to gold, and is simpler than the terms may make it sound. A bull market is a financial term that refers to any market that is rising over a period of time. …

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China gold reserves

At the end of January 2024, China's official gold reserves (as reported to the IMF) stood at 2,191.53 tonnes. China has seen significant growth in its reported gold reserves in recent years, adding 243.22 tonnes alone since summer 2022. Despite the growth in reported figures, many analysts believe the true …

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Fiat currency

A fiat currency is a monetary system in which the value of a nations currency is fixed purely to its exchange rate against other currencies. The term fiat is derived from the Latin 'fieri ', meaning an arbitrary act or government decree. Fiat currency is better known as ‘paper money’, …

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HUI Index

The HUI index is officially known as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Arca Gold BUGS Index. The long-winded name could be longer however, as the BUGS index is itself an acronym for ‘Basket of Unhedged Gold Stock'. The HUI index tracks the performance of a number of companies involved in gold through the …

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Monetary Base

Monetary base is a term used in financial markets to measure the amount of money a country has. The monetary base is used as an indicator when setting reserve requirements, interest rates, or applying quantitative easing. It can also be applied more specifically; to a single business, institution, or even …

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Precious metals

There are 8 elements currently designated as precious metals. These are; gold, silver, platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium and ruthenium. A precious metal is typically a rare, metallic element, with a high economic value. Though not synonymous, precious metals are often ‘noble’ metals, meaning that they are less reactive than …

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The most expensive metal

Many investors ask which is the most expensive metal in the world. Making a list of the most expensive metals is difficult however, and is always subject to change due to the constant fluctuations in each metal's price. The most expensive metals are generally classed as precious metals and/or noble …

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