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Gold hit an all-time high in September but has since fallen back Analysts expect supportive environment to continue with added Fed boost   By Mike Sheen Updated: 09:40 EDT, 10 October 2024 Analysts have backed gold prices to maintain momentum in the months ahead to reach fresh all-time highs as central banks continue to cut interest rates.Gold hit a record $2,685.49/oz in September as geopolitical conflict and trade fears continued to drive investors into so-called ‘safe haven’ assets, while globally central banks – most notably China – have added to demand by substantially bolstering reserves.At $2,617 as of Thursday morning, the price…

Many people could benefit from one-time help over some aspect of their finances, and this need not tie you into a long-term relationship with an adviser.Advisers were banned from taking payments from financial providers for pushing their products a decade ago, so many have changed their practice to charging upfront fees for initial help plus levying an annual percentage of your funds for their services.But paying ongoing fees is not compulsory, and unless you are getting a substantial level of ongoing help in exchange each year, might not be value for money. Seeing a professional adviser: Many people could benefit…

Ryan Hughes is investment director at financial services firm AJ Bell.Investment trusts represent an excellent way to invest whether you are just starting out or have already established a well-diversified portfolio.However, they do have some interesting quirks and features that mean careful research is important in order to fully understand what you are buying. Market watch: Investment trusts are traded on the stock market and they can borrow money to try to enhance returns1. How does the trust invest?First and foremost, the oddity about investment trusts is that many of them have a name that doesn’t tell you much about…

There’s no getting around it, you need do some homework and maths if you’re thinking of buying shares.But which sums are the most useful to investors when weighing up a stock? And how do you track down the figures you need in a company’s financial reports?Sheridan Admans, head of fund selection at investment platform Tillit, guides us through some basic arithmetic that will indicate whether a company is undervalued or overvalued, and if its finances are sound. Researching shares: Which sums are the most useful to investors?Price earnings or PE ratioPrice divided by earnings per shareA company PE ratio should…

Earlier in the year, I was at an auction and up came a lot I hadn’t clocked beforehand – a set of NatWest ceramic piggy banks.I was born in the 1980s and work in finance, but never had the pigs or any nostalgic connection to them.I have, however, seen them in the past and know they hold some sort of endearment for many people.Anyway, the pigs came up and nobody bid, I think perhaps as they couldn’t be posted given their fragile nature. I decided to bid £25, the gavel came down and I now have six NatWest piggy banks…

Tom Stevenson:  There are more investment funds available to a UK investor than there are shares listed on the London Stock ExchangeTom Stevenson is investment director at Fidelity International.Deciding which fund to invest in can be a challenge for someone managing their own portfolio.For one thing, there are more investment funds available to a UK investor than there are shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.Fortunately, there is no shortage of information available. Fund managers and investment platforms publish a range of documents that will help you get started.The core information crops up in several places but, once you’re familiar…

Investment fund names are often a baffling mixture of fancy but vague words, which mean little to people who aren’t already clued up on financial jargon.There are thousands of funds and investment trusts out there to choose from, and investors – particularly newcomers – need to be clear what terms such as alpha, dynamic or special situations actually mean before they start risking their money.People hoping to boost their savings by buying a fund or trust face a steep learning curve, unless they’re lucky enough to have a friend in the know or are willing to fork out fees to…

Stellantis was created from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA GroupTavares’ tenure at Stellantis began at the height of the Covid-19 pandemicBy Harry Wise Updated: 10:43 EDT, 11 October 2024 Automaking giant Stellantis has started the search for a successor to chief executive Carlos Tavares, who will step down in 2026. Portuguese-born Tavares became the company’s boss in January 2021 following its creation from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with Peugeot and Citroen owner PSA Group, where he was also CEO.His tenure at Stellantis began at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when global vehicle sales were plummeting due…

The Princess of Wales has opted not to wear the ornate sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana during recent public appearances.Kate Middleton, 42, has instead been wearing a thin golden ring, her wedding ring, topped with what some have speculated is a new ‘eternity band’.For the royal’s latest outing in Southport yesterday shimmering diamond rings were stacked on top as Kate was seen with Prince William.Although her new stack does not include Princess Diana’s engagement ring, she has been sure to keep a sweet nod to her mother-in-law by wearing an ‘eternity band’ that is set with sapphires…

A new voter ID bill aimed to keep illegal migrants from voting for President Biden in the 2024 election cleared the House, with the help of several Democrats.The SAVE Act would force election officials to verify citizenship of voters. It has the strong backing of Donald Trump who urged the House to pass it, or else ‘go home and cry yourself to sleep.’Speaker Mike Johnson insisted legislation to make voters prove their citizenship could be one of the ‘most important’ bills to go through Congress in a lifetime. ‘This will be one of the most important votes that members of this chamber will ever take…