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Will gas and electricity bills fall? 2025 energy prices forecast
UK energy prices rose on 1 April, but Trump’s tariffs could lower energy bills going forward. What is the forecast for gas and electricity from July?
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Gold price nears $3,500 – can it break $4,000?
With geopolitical uncertainty increasing in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs, gold prices have risen as investors seek safe havens
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BP's 'long, painful decline' – and why next year could be even tougher
Opinion Long-suffering shareholders in oil giant BP have been pushing for change. It won’t come soon enough, says Matthew Lynn
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5 gold ETFs for simple exposure
News The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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Could investing in sugar protect you during a downturn?
Sugar has some defensive qualities during economic downturns, but is now the right time to invest in sugar?
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Why are energy bills so expensive in the UK?
Electricity bills in the UK are higher than in any comparable rich country. Some blame the net-zero zealotry of the government for that. What is really to blame for high energy bills?
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A guide to the gold-silver ratio
The gold-silver ratio measures the relative value of gold to silver. But why is the measure useful for investors?
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The mystery of America’s gold and why an audit matters
How much gold does the US actually have? Dominic Frisby explains why it matters
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold – from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy
