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Gold Dip Draws Central Bank Buyers - Again
With gold trading near $4,440 per ounce, the familiar pattern of central banks stepping in on pullbacks is reinforcing a structural floor that makes every dip look increasingly temporary.
26 Mar 2026
Gold Pulls Back From $4,636 but Bulls Stay in Control
Gold's retreat from session highs masks a market still firmly bid, with dollar weakness and shifting geopolitical dynamics keeping buyers engaged even as Iran de-escalation eases the most acute.
26 Mar 2026
Silver Surges Past $72 as Dollar Weakness Fuels Rally
Silver's sharp 3.4% intraday bounce to $72.60 marks a notable shift in momentum, driven by a softening dollar and easing Iran tensions - but the move may have further to run with US jobless claims.
26 Mar 2026
Silver's Real Asset Tailwind Builds - Even at $69
Silver near $69 an ounce is drawing fresh institutional conviction as the macro case for real assets strengthens on multiple fronts simultaneously.
26 Mar 2026Gold Eyes $4,550 as Crashing Oil Revives Safe-Haven Bid
25 Mar 2026Gold Mine Output Surges - But Supply Still Can't Keep Up
25 Mar 2026Silver Supply Gets a Boost as La Colorada Expands
25 Mar 2026Flagship research
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Gold monthly: February 2026
Gold survived its worst day in 40 years, recovered every penny, and closed February up 7.5% as US-Israel strikes on Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what happened and what comes next.
- Gold fell 9.5% on January 30 - its worst single day since 1983 - then recovered every penny by month-end
- February closed at $5,274, up 7.5% - the seventh consecutive monthly gain
- Gold ETF inflows in January hit a record $19 billion and 120 tonnes - the strongest month ever recorded
Silver monthly: February 2026
Silver crashed twice in February - falling from $121 to $64 - then clawed back to close near $93. The thrifting threat is now real, the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the structural deficit continues. Here's what it means for silver investors.
- Silver crashed twice in February - from $121 to $64 - then recovered to close near $93
- Industrial silver fabrication is forecast down 2% for 2026 - solar thrifting is happening, not just threatened
- 6th consecutive year of structural supply deficit: 67 million ounce shortfall in 2026
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Capital gains tax on gold and silver in the UK (2026)
CGT on gold and silver in the UK: which products are exempt, what rates apply, how to report, and worked examples for 2025/26.
How to invest in silver in the UK: 5 best ways (2026)
5 ways to invest in silver in the UK - physical coins, ETFs, mining shares and more. VAT rules, CGT and trade-offs compared. Updated 2026.
How to buy gold in the UK: 5 best ways (2026)
The 5 best ways to buy gold in the UK - coins, bars, vaults and ETFs compared. CGT-free coins, tax rules and UK dealer tips explained. Updated 2026.
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| 2 |  The Royal Mint Best for authenticity | 9.5 | 4.7 | Visit |
| 3 |  Atkinsons Bullion Lowest premiums | 9.3 | 4.9 | Visit |
| 4 |  Chards Best for coins | 9.1 | 4.6 | Visit |
| 5 |  Hatton Garden Metals Best for storage | 8.9 | 4.5 | Visit |
| 6 |  Gold.co.uk Best for beginners | 8.7 | 4.4 | Visit |
| 7 |  BullionVault Best for large orders | 8.5 | 4.3 | Visit |
| 8 |  Baird & Co Best for provenance | 8.3 | 4.2 | Visit |
| 9 |  Sharps Pixley Best for service | 8.1 | 4.1 | Visit |
| 10 |  Physical Gold Best for pensions | 7.9 | 4.0 | Visit |
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