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Investing in gold for beginners: the essentials

Investing in gold for beginners: the essentials

How to start investing in physical gold: budget, coins or bars, buying in stages, storage and resale. This beginner’s guide also covers common scams and the tax rules to understand in France.

April 21, 2026
6 min
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How do geopolitical tensions affect financial markets?

How do geopolitical tensions affect financial markets?

This April 2026 analysis examines how geopolitical tensions, inflation, interest rates and central-bank purchases influence gold and silver. It explains their different roles in diversification and the factors affecting demand for precious metals.

April 17, 2026
5 min
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Global gold reserves: tensions and market pressures

Global gold reserves: tensions and market pressures

How central-bank purchases, available supply and demand influence the physical gold market. This article explains relative scarcity, liquidity and premiums, and how these factors can affect gold prices and investment decisions.

April 2, 2026
4 min
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Precious metals: a correction after record highs

Precious metals: a correction after record highs

This February 2026 analysis examines the sharp correction in gold, silver and platinum after record highs, including technical selling, leverage and dollar movements. It also discusses 2025 gold demand and central-bank purchases in the context of the longer-term trend.

February 11, 2026
5 min
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Gold reaches new record highs on 21 January 2026

Gold reaches new record highs on 21 January 2026

As of 21 January 2026, gold had moved above $4,800 per ounce and silver was near $95 per ounce. This market review examines geopolitical tensions, institutional demand and the implications of high volatility for individual investors.

January 21, 2026
4 min
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Should you wait before investing in precious metals?

Should you wait before investing in precious metals?

Your reasons for investing, time horizon and tolerance for losses shape how you approach precious metals. This article compares investor profiles, the trade-off between waiting and buying, and what the 2011–2015 gold correction illustrates about long holding periods.

January 20, 2026
6 min
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How can young adults build wealth with precious metals?

How can young adults build wealth with precious metals?

A look at the role of physical gold and silver in a young investor’s broader savings plan: diversification, gradual purchases, available formats and passing assets on. The article compares precious metals with other investments and discusses budget and investment horizon.

January 15, 2026
6 min
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What's the outlook for gold in 2026?

What's the outlook for gold in 2026?

In 2025, gold recorded its best performance since... 1979! The major banks remain optimistic overall, but are warning of several risks: the start of monetary normalization, profit-taking and a possible slowdown in central bank purchases. Against this backdrop, what is the outlook for gold in 2026?

December 3, 2025
5 min
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100-year gold price: full analysis and key trends

100-year gold price: full analysis and key trends

How has the price of gold evolved over the last 100 years, what factors have guided its fluctuations, and what can we deduce from this for today's investment strategy? This analysis offers a comprehensive, clear overview, accessible even to neophytes, of why gold remains a mainstay of modern portfolios.

November 19, 2025
6 min
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