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Older investors go for gold, younger ones Bitcoin, JPMorgan says
Gold and Bitcoin ETFs have been experiencing strong inflows over the past five months, as both old and young see the case for an “alternative” currency, the strategists wrote.
August 07, 2020
Global Economy
Gold price rally may mean trouble in world economy
At the close of trading in New York on Friday, bullion had spiraled to US$1,902.02 ($2,629.09) an ounce, some 30% higher than the low it hit in March.
July 26, 2020
Gold
Foreign investors shun South African gold stocks on virus fears
Gold prices soar, but investors are fretting about supply disruptions at South Africa’s mines as a result of rising Covid-19 infections
July 22, 2020
Gold
Gold futures settle above US$1,800 amid trade tensions and record number of Covid-19 cases
The appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset has increased amid trade tensions and record number of new Covid-19 cases, says Phillip Futures analyst Avtar Sandu.
July 16, 2020
Gold
Gold futures climb above US$1,800 for first time since 2011
Gold futures rose above US$1,800 ($2510.28) an ounce for the first time in eight years as low interest rates and a resurgence in coronavirus cases drive demand for the metal as a haven.
July 01, 2020
Gold
Demand for gold ETFs hit all-time high in 1Q20 proving gold remains a safe-haven in uncertainty
“Uncertainty continues to weigh on risk sentiment, which is positive for gold in the longer-term,” say Phiillip Futures analyst Avtar Sandhu.
April 30, 2020
Fashion
Mad for matelassé
Coco Crush fine jewellery collection by the house of Chanel continues to enthral and inspire
April 24, 2020
Investing 101
The gold standard: A beginner's guide to investing in gold
Why is gold so popular as a currency or as an investment tool? We answer these questions and more within.
April 06, 2020
Gold
All that glitters is gold, in these uncertain times
Demand for the safe-haven asset has been picking up.
March 24, 2020
Tong's Portfolio
Liquidity to companies, not capital markets, needed
The sell-off has been fast and furious. There is indiscriminate selling across the board, regardless of quality, likely perpetuated by algorithm trading and exchange-traded funds.
March 20, 2020