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The Exter pyramid was conceived in the 1960s by John Exter, a former economist at the US Federal Reserve, at a time when economic crises were becoming recurrent. Having...

GFI Gold sets up in Luxembourg: a new era for investors in precious metals.

Each U.S. presidential election triggers a shockwave in financial markets, and gold is no exception. Why? Because in times of political uncertainty, gold becomes more than just a precious metal: it turns...

The results of the recent survey on central bank gold reserves for the year 2024, conducted by the World Gold Council in partnership with YouGov, offer valuable insights into the gold strategies of...

After a long period with no real direction, the grey metal has woken up. Traditionally, it lags gold, but it can be more...

In the complex and sometimes tumultuous world of investments, gold shines as a safe haven, an anchor of security in a sea of volatility. However, investing in gold is...

The first steps towards investing in gold - part 3: The different factors influencing the price of gold

In today's financial landscape, the allure of physical gold is in the spotlight. It offers a robust investment alternative to the...

The yellow metal posted a performance in euros of 9.9% over 2023 despite ECB interest rate levels not seen since 2001.

Comparison of US debt as a percentage of GDP versus gold price 1940 - 2020

Explanatory video for our GFI SAFE offer

On Friday 26 August, Jerome Powell, the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, declared that the Fed would have to pursue a restrictive policy for "some time", even if it means slowing down...

The Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England have recalled some banknotes that are no longer or soon will be legal tender. It is better to exchange them while it is still...

Federal Reserve rate hikes and monetary policy tightening are putting pressure on all asset classes. Everything is in the red....

In the world of precious metals, gold and silver are the most famous. But we must not forget the others. For example, platinum!...