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The state of Iran’s economy – and why people are protesting
Iran has long been mired in an economic crisis that is part of a wider systemic failure. Do the protests show a way out?
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Silver price: is now a good time to invest in the precious metal?
Silver has started 2026 by hitting record highs after outperforming gold last year. Is now a good time to invest in the precious metal?
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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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Why does Donald Trump want Venezuela's oil?
The US has seized control of Venezuelan oil. Why and to what end?
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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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The top funds and stocks to buy according to DIY investors
New data on the top funds, stocks and trusts reveals interest in money market funds has heightened in a bid to reduce risk amid market volatility
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The graphene revolution is progressing slowly but surely
Enthusiasts thought the discovery that graphene, a form of carbon, could be extracted from graphite would change the world. They might've been early, not wrong.
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Gold price ends 2025 near record highs
The price of gold hit a new all-time high on Boxing Day before falling in the final days of the year
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Ovo Energy, British Gas, Octopus Energy: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?
Citizens Advice has ranked 16 energy suppliers for customer service but which one has been crowned the best and which one is the worst?
