Political Uncertainty Drives Britons to Gold, Reports Royal Mint Following the announcement of the general election on July 4th by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, The Royal Mint has reported a significant increase in gold sales. Investors, seeking a safe haven during political uncertainty, have caused gold purchases to rise by 117% and spending on bullion to jump by 145%. Notably, 10% of recent buyers are new to investing in precious metals. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Gold Holds Steady Near $2,465 as Investors Eye CPI Report READ MORE Zimbabwe Announces Plans to Introduce Gold Backed Currency READ MORE Gold Nears Two-Month High Amid Anticipation of US Rate Cut READ MORE Oil Prices Rise Amid Global Tensions and Economic Stimulus READ MORE Forex Reserves Surge to $655.8 Billion, Boosted by Rising Gold and Foreign Assets READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment