Silver: A Populist Metal for a Populist Era

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Ned Naylor-Leyland says silver, the populist monetary metal, is poised to become even more popular.

Credit ratings: back in the spotlight?

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It pays to “do your own homework” and avoid generalisations when considering corporate credit ratings.

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.

The inflation illusion? Why deflationary forces still dominate

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Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards discuss whether inflationary pressures are likely to be cyclical or structural.

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.