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Corey McDowell

Economics Editor

Originally from Northern Ireland, Corey graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Economics in 2017 and joined Chards as an economics editor after previously working in the education sector in New Zealand.

Tutoring school children from 13-18 allowed Corey to put his passion for economics into action. A thorough knowledge of economic concepts and being able to interpret complex economic models allows him to bring a wealth of knowledge to Chards.

Interests in particular for Corey include the historical role of gold in international affairs and shining light onto news items which those in power would rather conceal. He contributes to our precious metal investment guides and provides original commentary on geopolitical and economic events.

Central Bank Gold Demand Remains Steady

3 Jul 2020

The WGC expects demand for gold from the world’s central banks to hold steady for this year.

High Court Blocks Venezuelan Gold Grab

3 Jul 2020

The High Court in London has ruled against the Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV) in its attempt to access £800 million worth of gold held by the Bank of England.

UK Businesses Cut Investment, Plan Redundancies

29 Jun 2020

Around half of businesses in the UK have cut back on investment spending and are planning to cut jobs when the furlough scheme ends.

IMF – Investors Gambling on Bailouts

25 Jun 2020

The IMF has warned that markets have ‘decoupled’ from economic fundamentals, leaving global stock markets dangerously overvalued.

Gold Hits 8-Year High in US Dollars

25 Jun 2020

On Wednesday, gold crept up to a high of $1,779.40 per troy ounce, which is the highest US dollar price for the precious metal since October 2012.

Goldman Sachs Upgrades Gold Price Forecast

22 Jun 2020

The American multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs has re-evaluated its gold price forecasts over the next 12 months.

More Chinese Disdain for the US Dollar

22 Jun 2020

The recent expansion of the US Fed’s balance sheet has not gone unnoticed in the People Republic of China, where it has irked some prominent officials.

British Debt-to-GDP Ratio Tips Over 100%

22 Jun 2020

In news which will come as a complete non-surprise to many, the United Kingdom’s public debt has officially gone over 100% for the first time since 1963.

Gold Mine Production Growth to Rebound – Fitch

15 Jun 2020

A report by Fitch Solutions has forecasted that global gold mine production is expected to rebound strongly, averaging 2.5% growth up to 2029.

Fed Balance Sheet Balloons to Over $7 Trillion

12 Jun 2020

The chairman of the Fed has warned that the US faces a ‘long road’ to economic recovery, stating it will offer support for ‘as long as it takes’.

British Economy Contracts by a Fifth in April

12 Jun 2020

Official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the British economy has shrunk by an eye-watering 20.4%.

Bullion Sales up Strongly So Far in 2020

9 Jun 2020

The first five months of 2020 have seen demand for gold and silver bullion rise as much as six times, with several prominent mints reporting bumper sales.

Record Flows into Gold ETFs - WGC

8 Jun 2020

According to the WGC, all gold-backed ETFs added 154 metric tons in May (+4.3%), which means global holdings are at an all-time high of 3,510 metric tons.

Gold Hit by Surprise US Unemployment Figures

5 Jun 2020

The gold price has taken a blow after unexpected news from the US labour market. Figures released today show unemployment in America fell to 13.3%.

UK National Debt Set to Hit £2 Trillion

1 Jun 2020

According to projections from the Office for Budget Responsibly (OBR), the UK is set to officially tip over the £2 trillion mark for the first time.

Conflicting Reports on Gold ETF Flows

1 Jun 2020

Evidence has emerged that a proportion of SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) gold inflows don’t actually belong to the fund. What’s really going on here?

Gold Supply Chain Proves Its ‘Resilience’ – WGC

29 May 2020

Initial fears that the physical gold market would dry up have not played out and precious metals have continued to flow within the market.

Venezuela Demands its Gold Back

26 May 2020

The Bank of England is being sued in the High Court by the Venezuelan government for failing to release the country’s gold holdings in the Bank’s vaults.

COVID-19: Potential Impact on Gold Performance

18 May 2020

The World Gold Council (WGC) has published a forecast on how they think gold will fare in the coming months ahead.

Are Negative Interest Rates Coming?

18 May 2020

The chief economist at the Bank of England, Andrew Haldane, has suggested that negative interest rates could be used to stimulate the UK economy.

Precious Metals Review - 50 Days in Lockdown

11 May 2020

Over 50 days have now passed since Al ‘Boris’ Johnson placed the United Kingdom into lockdown. We look at how precious metals have changed in this time.

Gold Tussles with Medical PPE on Flights

11 May 2020

The worldwide COVID-19 crisis has shone a light on an area usually overlooked in the bullion industry: the logistics of moving gold across the world.

Exchange Control Act

6 May 2020

Formal restrictions on the possession of gold bullion were enacted in the United Kingdom in 1966 under the then Labour government.

US Executive Order 6102 - Gold Bullion

1 May 2020

On 1st May 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt's order which placed restrictions on US citizens owning gold came into force.

Could Gold Form Part of a New World Currency?

28 Apr 2020

There have been calls from the head of the Shanghai Gold Exchange for a new ‘super-sovereign currency’. How does gold fit in?

Gold and Silver Desktop Backgrounds

20 Apr 2020

By popular demand we have made the photographs of our recent delivery available for download at high-resolution desktop backgrounds!

Record Palladium Price and Historical Highs

25 Mar 2020

The record palladium price was set on 28th February 2020 at £2232.55 per ounce, capping off an astonishing bull run which lasted nearly 6 months.

Precious Metals Review - March 25th 2020

24 Mar 2020

We have seen huge fluctuations in precious metals, including new records for gold priced in Sterling and a collapse in the price of silver.

Central Banks Struggle to Stop Market Rout

16 Mar 2020

Market Turmoil continues despite interventions by central banks, with trading temporarily suspended again in the US S&P 500.

Why has Gold and Silver Dropped in Price?

13 Mar 2020

Some markets analysts and investors have been taken aback by the weakening of precious metals against fiat currencies over the last fortnight.

Oil Price War Hammers Asset Prices

9 Mar 2020

A disagreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia has sparked an aggressive price war in the oil industry and caused panic in global markets.

World Markets Gripped With Fear

7 Mar 2020

The scale of the coronavirus crisis is beginning to be appreciated with stock exchanges suffering their biggest crash since 2008.

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