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Price of silver skyrockets to record high of $100

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The price has more than tripled since the start of 2025 when it was trading hands for about $29 an ounce. The metal only reached $50 as recently as October.

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon gets £32m payday

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The package was some 10 per cent higher than the £29m Dimon was paid in 2024 - and a record since he took charge of the bank in 2006.

AI boom to cause jobs 'tsunami', warns IMF

Yesterday

Her comments contrasted with those of techno optimists such as Nvidia boss Jensen Huang and Tesla's Elon Musk.

Rare metals can add a shine to your portfolio

Yesterday

This global market is worth about $19billion, but it is predicted to reach $36.7billion by 2034 because these elements are used in electric vehicles, microchips and much else.

ALEX BRUMMER: Herald must be rescued from Saba

Yesterday

In the interests of private investors, Boaz Weinstein would be advised to pick up his marbles, take a profit and go home.

Grieving families may be handing over too much inheritance tax by overvaluing possessions

Yesterday

More than four in five people thought the value of everyday items was too high in a test by a probate and chattel valuer.

Is a weaker US dollar bad for investors and why is Vanguard reducing UK bias? This is Money podcast

Yesterday

With geopoliical drama aplenty, the US dollar has taken a knock - what does that mean for investors in the UK?

The best fibre broadband deals: Compare top picks for January 2026

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Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

Demand for jewellery pushes retail sales higher over Christmas... but they fail to shine in golden quarter

Yesterday

Retailers suggested that reduced demand for precious metals had affected sales in November, but there was renewed demand among online jewellers ahead of Christmas.

Markets stabilise after a turbulent week as gold inches closer to $5,000 an ounce and TACO trade remerges...

Yesterday

The FTSE 100 inched higher at the open before trading relatively flat and has failed to recover all of its losses, shedding 92 points this week. It is up 1.87 per cent year-to-date.

Why men end up with four times more in their pension pots by the age of 60

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Men hold a median total of £75,000 in defined contribution pension pots just ahead of reaching 60, compared to £19,000 for women.

BMW's 500-mile iX3 electric SUV voted 'Car of the Year': What Car? reveals best models you can buy in 2026

Yesterday

BMW's electric iX3 SUV has claimed the coveted honour of being the 2026 Car of the Year at the annual 'Motoring Oscars'. The second-generation EV has a range of 500 miles and 400kW charging.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Greenland miner Amaroq gets renewed exposure

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US President Donald Trump's fixation on Greenland has helped to shine a light on the previously unheralded mine developer Amaroq.

First Direct, John Lewis and Hays Travel named Britain's best firms for customer service

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Banks, retailers and travel companies top the list for highest customer satisfaction levels, according to a new survey.

Freetrade review: Is the low-cost investing platform worth another look for DIY investors?

Yesterday

We test the commission-free platform to help do-it-yourself investors decide whether it's the right one for them.

Britain fails its financial finest: It's open season for overseas predators as UK fund bosses snub the City, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

It is no accident that the UK has become a fintech champion through start-ups such as Worldpay, Revolut, Monzo, Atom Bank and several more.

Shepherd Neame cheers strong Christmas but warns punters are buying fewer pints

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Britain's oldest brewer, which runs 285 pubs in Kent and the South East of England, said like for line sales grew 4.5 per cent over the 26 weeks to 27 December. But beer volumes fell 6.6pc.

British philanthropist in line for £1.9bn payout in sale of Coller Capital to private equity

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A British philanthropist will receive a billion-pound payout after selling his investment firm to a Swedish private equity giant.

My secret weapon for winning care home funding worth £25k for my elderly mother - and how you can too

Yesterday

When Andy Machin's mother Lily developed Alzheimer's in her 70s, he knew the next few years would be emotionally challenging.

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