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A long bull market beckons for copper
Opinion Ignore short-term volatility: a worsening supply squeeze implies far higher prices in future, says Albert Mackenzie, copper analyst and market reporter at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
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8 gold funds to consider for exposure to the yellow metal
Gold funds are one of the best ways of adding gold to your portfolio. We highlight some of the more interesting funds for gold spot prices and gold miners.
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Gas and electricity prices may be falling, but smart meters could still help you budget. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one
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5 June 1933: The US dollar is unshackled from gold
Features On this day in 1933, US president Franklin D Roosevelt banned gold from being used as a method of payment in private contracts.
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Scientists turn lead into gold – could it wreck the yellow metal's price?
Medieval alchemists have been vindicated after scientists turned lead into gold, but the results aren’t going to crash the gold price any time soon
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Gold’s allure and why you should never 'pay a premium for graded coins'
Opinion It is easy to become distracted by the beauty of gold, but remember why you buy it, says Dominic Frisby
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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
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Should you invest in copper?
A critical metal in electronics and the energy transition, copper is often viewed as a bellwether for the global economy. How can investors gain exposure to changing copper prices?
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How much do solar panels cost in the UK - and are they worth installing?
Solar panels are set to be at the forefront of the government’s plans to make the UK economy greener. But are they cost effective?
