by Padraig Farrell | Aug 28, 2025 | All Blog Posts
Items such as stamps, coins, art, and even cigarette cards are tangible assets that hold emotional significance for collectors; they are passion investments. However, beyond sentiment, these collectables also have investment value; they tend to be uncorrelated with...
by Padraig Farrell | Aug 6, 2025 | All Blog Posts
Global demand for gold shows no signs of slowing in 2025, with the precious metal surging 26% against the US dollar in the first half of the year outperforming nearly every other major asset class. According to the latest report from the World Gold Council, investors...
by Padraig Farrell | Jul 31, 2025 | All Blog Posts
The Federal Reserve left US interest rates untouched on Wednesday, in line with market expectations, but Chair Powell pared back expectations of a cut in September Interest Rate Cut Expectations Pared Back The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the...
by Padraig Farrell | Jul 30, 2025 | All Blog Posts
Demand for tax-free gold has soared in the wake of tighter Capital Gains Tax rules introduced last October. At Solomon Global alone, we have seen inquiries jump 72% from late 2024 to the first half of 2025. New data from over 14,000 website registrants shows that 42%...
by JP Dosdos | Jul 30, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Gold Bullion
With gold hitting record highs of over $3,500 per troy ounce in 2025, the question arises: is gold still a safe haven, or is its rise driven by speculation and short-term market trends? For UK investors, understanding gold’s role in today’s volatile global economy is...
by BB Team | Jul 28, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Gold Bullion
India, one of the world’s largest consumers of gold, reported a staggering 60% drop in gold sales in June 2025. Imports also fell by 40%, according to Reuters and World Gold Council data. While this might seem like a distant issue for UK investors, the reality is...
