Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Focus Fund” fourth-quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here.
On January 6, Pathstone released its quarterly Flash Report for Q4 2024. The report highlighted several key trends and challenges for the financial markets.
The metals industry, which supplies vital materials for manufacturing, renewable energy, and construction, is a major contributor to the expansion of the world economy.
Gold had a standout year in 2024, arguably its best run in over a decade. The surge was mainly driven by big investors and central banks buying up gold, even as everyday consumer demand slows down.
According to Deloitte's January 2025 report, the Bank of Canada's decision to shift monetary policy from neutral to slightly stimulative (2.25%) by the middle of the year would assist the Canadian economy...
According to the World Gold Council's annual report, robust central bank purchases and rising investor interest drove global gold consumption to a new high in 2024.