Precious metal hit by huge price volatility and is set for sixth straight year of deficit, according to World Silver Survey
Jewellers are rethinking designs to help keep costs in check and maintain their appeal with clients
Makers see creative benefits of using cheaper materials such as steel and bronze
A growing circular economy is not just a response to rising metal prices but a way for customers to retain an emotional link to old pieces
Central bank arranged $20bn of sales and swaps in March as it battled to support the lira
Marketing pitches tell retirees the precious metal is a safe harbour amid claims of misrepresentation and exorbitant fees
The precious metal has suffered a sell-off during the Middle East war but the outlook is more positive
Margin calls force some investors to sell, but analysts say precious metal will rebound even as Iran war fallout endures
The haven asset has fallen since the start of the war in Iran
Plus, gold as unsafe haven
More sellers than buyers
Insights from the UBS Investment Returns Yearbook
Dubai is key shipping hub for precious metals from Africa and Europe to Asia
Gold and the US dollar jump but government bonds fall amid fears of an inflation shock
City’s moves to build out its bullion infrastructure give it a real chance at becoming a regional hub
Dollar dips after US president imposes 15% duty following Supreme Court decision to strike down previous policy
Its price is now far above levels suggested by fundamental forces, but it’s hard to see what might stop its ascent
Central bank has about $45bn worth of bullion but wary citizens are sceptical about selling it
More Fed history (sorry), briefly put
Some operators are taking more risk on their balance sheets and moving reserves between sites
Gold and silver also drop while Treasuries rally
Precious metal’s wild price swings have only boosted its ‘sex appeal’ for individual investors
Probe into €460mn scandal finds industrial group failed to act on warnings from employees for more than a decade
Mood in Shenzhen district that handles the precious metal remains defiant despite steep losses
Precious metals mania is just one area of excess in the financial system
