Central banks are buying the most gold since the end of World War II — here’s why

Article by Business insider Central banks have bought the most gold since the end of World War II, with the commodity becoming an increasingly valuable hedge against growing global instability. The near-record buildup in government debt globally, particularly in the US, makes other perceived risk-free assets less attractive. Gold is seen to have returns similar […]

Financial Times – Wary investors drawn to gold’s allure

Central-bank buying pushes prices higher after two tough years for gold bugs Henry Sanderson and Neil Hume JANUARY 16, 2019 If gold is anything to go by, investors are increasingly anxious about the state of the world. Volatile equity markets and fears of a global economic slowdown have helped gold rally 10 per cent from […]

Zak Mir: Small Cap Highlight ECR Minerals #ECR – Gold back in the spotlight as slowing global economic growth spikes renewed appetite

By Zak Mir, Financial Journalist Positive forecast for gold prices Australia Gold production ramp-up MicroCap Australian Gold explorer focus Positive forecast for gold prices Sharp declines in global stock markets over the past few weeks saw Gold hit a three month high as political uncertainty continues to grow across the world. In August prices for […]