Banks and traders race to capitalise on gold’s historic rally
Surge in bullion prices turns precious metals trading and vaulting into one of finance’s most profitable businesses
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The institutions underpinning the trading and storage of the precious metal remain opaque and under-regulated
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The precious metal has suffered a sell-off during the Middle East war but the outlook is more positive
Central banks plan to boost gold reserves and trim dollar holdings
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Is silver the new gold?
The surge in the precious metal’s price could have ominous implications for the markets
How long will gold mania last?
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