Monetary Metal Matters – Sink or Swim for the LBMA?

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Ned Naylor-Leyland looks at the implications of the Basel 3 framework for the Gold market, as the possible end of the LBMA-led status quo approaches.

A look back on the last six months and a look at what may lie ahead

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Mark Nichols and Mark Heslop, fund managers in the Jupiter European growth strategy, discuss market activity and positioning.

The Enduring Lustre of Gold and Silver

Ned Naylor-Leyland discusses why the outlook may be favourable for monetary metals and why it’s an interesting time for gold and silver miners.

Silver keeps its shine

Ned Naylor-Leyland explains why silver spot prices remain strong.

Note from the Investment Floor – Can the US decarbonise its energy?

Jon Wallace outlines some of the challenges ahead if the US is to meet its “borderline physically possible” clean energy targets.

No more waiting: it’s time for change

In an article first published in ESG Clarity, Abbie Llewellyn-Waters assesses the state of progress on social policy and climate change.

ESG risks for credit investors: looking beyond the acronym

Fully embedding ESG factors into a corporate bond investment philosophy means considering longer term risks to issuers that the market may currently be under-pricing – or even ignoring.

Are CoCos the mispriced credit opportunity of 2021?

Luca Evangelisti explains why Financials Contingent Capital bonds, or CoCos for short, offer value thanks to their strong liquidity profile, supportive regulators, and the much-improved financial position of banks.

India’s second wave

India’s second wave of Covid cases is a tragic situation that may take months to fully resolve, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Don’t Try to Predict Inflation, Prepare For It

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Investors should devote less time to making market predictions and more to thinking about a range of potential outcomes, says Brad Slingerlend of NZS.