Gold Price Stands Still In Year Of Turmoil
Global demand for gold from investors, consumers and industry stagnated in 2015, according to new research. Demand was virtually unchanged compared to 2014 – at
Will Oil Prices Hit The Magic $100 A Barrel Again?
The slump in oil prices is leaving many investors wondering whether the price will ever recover. Last year, the price per barrel plunged from more
Economic Growth Falls Sharply In Sub-Sahara Africa
After a decade of growth, the outlook for sub-Sahara Africa looks bleak as economies start to rapidly slow, says the International Monetary Fund. Growth forecasts
Public Pensions Lose Millions As Share Prices Crash
Public sector retirement savers have seen some of their money go up in smoke as share prices in leading mining companies have crashed. Campaigners claim
Oil Giants Boost Production Despite Falling Prices
Oil producing giants Kuwait and Abu Dhabi plan to increase output after discovering huge new fields despite the volatile price of crude. Abu Dhabi is
Saudi Draws On Reserves To Plug Oil Deficit
Plunging oil prices have led Saudi Arabia to start withdrawing billions of pounds from international banks and financial markets to plug a record budget deficit.
No Protection For Bitcoin Investors Who Lose Money
The financial consequences of investing in virtual currencies have become clearer following a £3.3 million hack of one of the UK’s leading Bitcoin platforms. Bitstamp
Bitcoin Exchange Lock Out After Security Breach
Currency experts believe the sudden closure of a leading British Bitcoin exchange is the beginning of the end for the virtual currency. Beset by scandal
Commercial Property Is Investment of the Year
UK commercial property is one of the best performing investments – recording a massive 20% growth in the past 12 months. Commercial property showed the