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01 Dec 2023
Triffin Dilemma: The Curse of Reserve Currencies?
Have you ever wondered why the United States dollar plays such a pivotal role in the world economy despite the country being heavily in debt? In this article, we explore the origins of the Triffin Dilemma, the dual nature of reserve currencies with regard to domestic and international demands, and possible solutions to the dilemma in the future.
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17 Nov 2023
How Silver is Formed
One of the world's oldest forms of money, silver’s unique properties have made it an indispensable part of our everyday lives. But how is silver formed? This article looks at how silver is formed in nature, where it is found, and how it is then refined to meet the multiple ways it is used today.
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27 Oct 2023
Platinum: Facts about this Extremely Rare Metal that Might Surprise You
Of all precious metals on Earth, platinum is arguably the one that has the most range of applications. It is used in semiconductors, glass-making, jewelry, and is indispensable in catalytic conductors. This article takes you through the history of platinum, and covers some lesser-known facts about this metal.
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11 Oct 2023
Conflict in Israel leads to gains in Gold and Silver, safe-haven assets
Prices of traditional safe-haven assets have seen a bump as markets opened this week, with gold posting a sharp increase in the market due to the Middle East conflict.
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05 Oct 2023
How China's gold buying spree affects us all
China has been in the news recently, as the country fights to bolster a lacklustre economy. Policymakers have taken to buying gold, and it appears many of their citizens are doing the same. Read on to see how record demand in China is affecting the global gold market.
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03 Oct 2023
The Declining Phase of Empires According to Ray Dalio’s Changing World Order
Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, and author of the book ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order’, meticulously studied the cyclical patterns of changing world orders. This article examines the empire’s declining phase using common signs as observed in the Dutch, English, and U.S. empires.
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20 Sep 2023
10 interesting facts about Silver
Like gold, silver has been prized by civilization for centuries, being one of two precious metals that are as versatile as they are valuable. But how much do you really know about it? Here are 10 interesting facts about silver that unveil more about this valuable precious metal, and why it is valued over other metals.
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10 Sep 2023
How much one kilo of gold is worth
Shining, precious and highly valuable. We know that gold is valuable, but do you know what really contributes to the gold price? In this article, we examine the various factors that go into the pricing of gold.
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07 Sep 2023
The Topping Phase of Empires According to Ray Dalio’s Changing World Order
In his book 'Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,' Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, extensively studied the cyclical nature of world orders, dividing them into three distinct phases: the rise, the top, and the decline.
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15 Aug 2023
While fiat fluctuates; gold remains a strong constant
Investor and entrepreneur Ray Dalio has been quoted as saying he prefers gold over fiat currencies, because gold is timeless and universal. Find out why gold is so precious in this article, as we explore the properties that account for its intrinsic, timeless value.
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