Gold & Commodities

Britain’s South Sea Windfall

As the 43rd anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands approaches, history may again be in the making. This time, peacefully, Britain and Argentina might agree to develop the oil and gas resources in the regional territorial waters. If so, investors should get involved now.

Is the World’s Biggest Oil Discovery About to Rewrite the Rules?

A hidden oil reserve larger than Saudi Arabia? The Antarctic Treaty stands in the way - for now. Could political pressure change everything?

Undervalued stocks in an undervalued industry priced in an undervalued currency

Many have written off coal as yesterday’s energy source. But a pair of economic and energy policy realities is creating an unexpected opportunity…

A crude warning

Oil prices have declined to their lowest level in three years. Adjusting for inflation makes the real decline all the greater. Iron ore prices are soft too. These could be warnings of global recession. Recent stock market weakness might only be the beginning.

The London silver liquidity crisis: “The squeeze you can buy”

Silver's supply is tightening fast as London vaults are drained, lease rates surge, tariffs loom, and industrial demand soars – setting up a major squeeze.

Find your way back: to gold

Trump has expressed his interest in returning the US to the gold standard, calling it a “wonderful” idea. But will he move things in this direction? If so, how? And what impact would that have on gold, foreign exchange and the financial markets?

What if the US revalues its gold?

There’s been much speculation of late that President Trump might issue an executive order to revalue the US Treasury’s gold stock to market. But why? And what effect might that have on gold prices and financial markets?

Germany moves right. Sort of.

Germany will shift to the right following this weekend’s elections. By how much depends on what coalition the leading CDU is willing or able to form. Any new coalition may be as unstable as the last.

Picks, shovels and profits

There has been a scramble for physical gold of late but investors have other options than hoarding of the metal. Miners are trading at historically low valuations. Royalties companies are also worth considering.

When the music stops

The game of musical chairs can be a useful metaphor for financial market dynamics, in particular crises. But does it apply to gold, a non-financial asset?

Has the silver market squeeze officially begun?

Silver is moving rapidly from London to New York, lease rates are spiking, and supply is tightening – signs a silver squeeze may be unfolding soon…

Gold may steal the headlines, but the real story might be silver

Gold’s surge grabs headlines, but silver faces a deeper squeeze as tariffs, deficits and shifting inventories drive a historic market shakeup.

Trump’s energy revolution: boom or bust for investors?

Trump’s energy agenda may boost fossil fuels, but China and clean energy hold the real potential for long-term investment gains…

The ultimate defensive asset

Precious metals stand apart from financial assets They’re not at risk of devaluation or default All defensive portfolios should have an allocation The investment mainstream…

The insurance industry: climate change’s reluctant hero

Insurers are on the frontlines of climate change, safeguarding economies and enabling the energy transition. Without them, the risks are unthinkable…

Why the panic about gas shortages is overblown

Our energy expert James Allen reckons the European gas shortage crisis that has captured the media’s attention can’t even be called a storm in a teacup.

Is hydrogen back for good this time?

A series of booms and busts in hydrogen stocks have made and lost investors a lot of money. But hydrogen as a fuel always seems to remain just out of reach.

Gold in 2025 and beyond

Prominent gold commentator and member of The Fleet Street Letter’s Global Intelligence Network Alasdair Macleod shared his 2025 outlook at a private event in London late last year. His presentation is available to view at the link inside…

Why is nothing behaving as it should be compared to gold?

Our compilation of the best Fortune & Freedom articles of 2024 continues with another look at why nothing is behaving as it should compared to gold

How did the pound come about?

The winter of 406-407 was bitterly cold across Europe. The Rhine froze over, enabling hordes to make their way across the river, and into the Roman empire.