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Ideas and analysis on money, markets and the world around us.

Brexit and a Hanseatic League

David Cameron, Britain's Prime Minister, has negotiated terms with the other EU member states, which he feels justified to put to voters in an in/out referendum called for 23 June. At this early stage in the campaign,…

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Buffett’s Math Trumped by Gold

Buffett’s Math Trumped by Gold "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool." Richard P. Feynman Introduction Every year, I patiently await the release of Warren…

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Market Report: Keep calm and carry on

It may be too early to say the correction in precious metal prices, which followed an impressive run-up that ended on 11th February, is over, but gold's performance this week has been bullish. On two occasions at least,…

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On monetary finance and platinum coins

It has become clear to everyone in the financial world that the monetary policies pursued by central banks have completely failed in their objectives. Central bankers carry on regardless, continuing to ride the speeding…

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The true role of gold

At a time of growing concern about the global financial system, it is time to remind ourselves why physical gold is so important for the benefit of the nearly three quarters of a million BitGold and GoldMoney customers,…

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