The Great Yen Unwind – are we witnessing the start of a new era in global finance?
Decades of practically ‘free money’ from Tokyo are now coming to an end For decades, the global financial system has relied on several
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China draining global silver reserves as demand for solar soars
Beijing has assumed control of the world’s physical silver market For decades, the price of silver has been largely determined in the trading
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What next for the Yen?
The Yen carry trade is teetering, so where do things go from here? While most eyes are on Europe and the United States
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Could silver be your best investment in 2026?
Often overlooked, the precious metal has seen its price rise steadily in recent months Something is brewing in the silver market. It has
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Bitcoin volatility – where there’s risk, there can also be reward
Bitcoin (BTC) has recently undergone a significant correction downwards after seeing all-time highs of US $126,000 USD (£93,500) in September. It fell by
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Budget: How the markets reacted
The run-up to the autumn budget 2025 was a messy melee of leaks, kite-flying and speculation, topped off by the comedic accidental publication
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European Central Bank warns banks to brace for a rocky ride
How long left for the traditional banking system? The European Central Bank (ECB) has sent out its most stark warning to commercial banks
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Why I am a member of the Free Speech Union
Couple compensated for unlawful arrest for comments on a school parents’ WhatsApp group In a case that may have mirrored the plotline of
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Is Germany paving the way for conscription to bolster its armed forces?
Germany’s coalition government have taken steps to increase the volume of its armed services by finalising a “voluntary now, compulsory later” military service
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Trump says he’s suing the BBC – but is that even possible?
With threats of a $1bn lawsuit, we assess whether a POTUS can do this … Spoiler: Looks like he can It is common