The Bullion Advantage

Direct Bullion

Gain valuable insights on wealth, the economy, key global events, markets and gold. Every week we interview industry experts and gain behind-the-scenes news to help grow and protect your wealth. Created by Direct Bullion, the UK's No.1 Rated Bullion Dealer.

  1. 5D AGO

    Gold's HUGE Opportunity & Time For Starmer To Go?

    Send a text Gold has seen some ups and downs recently — and many people are asking the same question: is the surge over and should I buy or sell? Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q9p6j9KXOjJomZ4fnTMsb?si=tMi4npYUQvOBwLDywpMAKA Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golds-huge-opportunity-time-for-starmer-to-go/id1845048213?i=1000749462327 In this episode, we cut through the noise and look at what’s really happening beneath the surface. While short-term traders react to daily price swings, the bigger story is unfolding quietly in the background. The UK money supply has expanded relentlessly. More pounds are created every year, wages rarely keep pace and the steady dilution of currency continues to erode wealth over time. So what does it actually mean when gold dips like it has recently? How do you turn this to your benefit?  In this episode, you’ll discover: 📉 Why gold can fall even when markets are in turmoil 💷 Why cash may be the bigger long-term risk 📊 What’s really driving volatility across assets such as equities and crypto 🏦 What central banks are doing behind the scenes 🔁 Why corrections are a certainty for sustainable long-term growth 🛡️ How gold acts as an insurance policy during uncertain times ⚖️ How to balance everyday cash needs with long-term protection 🔎 The bigger financial shifts most people are missing The key question isn’t what gold did this week — it’s whether your wealth is protected from what’s coming next. Get your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com 📩 Have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? Leave a comment below or email info@directbullion.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    19 min
  2. FEB 5

    The Financial Crisis Nobody Is Covering

    Send us a text An alarming truth is emerging. The world’s fourth-largest economy is drowning in debt. Its bond market is beginning to crack. And decades of money printing are finally catching up. This isn’t just a local story — it could be the spark that sends shockwaves through global markets. In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we break down why this potential debt and bond-market rupture matters to you, how stress in one major economy can spread through currencies, interest rates, and global confidence, and why moments like this have historically driven wealth toward gold. You’ll discover: - Why long-term interest rates rising in a heavily indebted economy is so dangerous - How a bond market crisis can ripple across the world - Why this story is receiving far less attention than it deserves - What happens when countries are forced to sell overseas assets to protect their own system - Why global tension and monetary instability tend to strengthen gold’s safe-haven role - How central bank decisions and shifting trust in paper money affect precious metals This episode isn’t about panic. It’s about recognising pressure building inside the financial system — and understanding why having a portion of your wealth outside that system has never been more important. Because when confidence begins to crack, capital looks for safety. And historically, gold has played that role. Get your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com 📩 Have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? Leave a comment below or email info@directbullion.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    12 min
  3. JAN 29

    The REAL Reason For Gold's Surge & What's At Stake

    Send us a text In a matter of weeks, gold surged more than 22%, pushing analysts to openly discuss $6,000 gold before year-end. Central banks are buying at record levels. Institutions are positioning early. And for the first time in years, retail demand is starting to follow. So what’s really driving this move? In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we break down why this gold run feels fundamentally different from previous cycles — and why waiting for a pullback could be riskier than many people realise. We explore the deeper forces at work beneath the headlines, including: • Why central banks are aggressively increasing their gold reserves • How bond market stress and yield suppression are fuelling gold’s rise • Why demand is accelerating while physical supply remains constrained • What rising geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty mean for gold • Why confidence in paper currencies continues to erode • How institutional behaviour often signals major shifts before the public reacts This isn’t about short-term price moves or speculation. It’s about understanding why gold continues to strengthen in a world of rising debt, political instability, and currency debasement — and how to think clearly about timing, positioning, and long-term purchasing power. This episode is so important if you want to protect what you have. Get your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com 📩 Have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? Leave a comment below or email info@directbullion.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    21 min
  4. JAN 22

    Why Gold Keeps Rising & What The System Won’t Admit

    Send us a text 2025 saw gold soar by 54.7%. But the Bull Market isn’t finished. What’s driving this surge? Why are central banks, institutions and high net worth individuals piling in while the world feels increasingly unstable? In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we break down: Why gold continues to rise despite a lack of dramatic crisesHow central bank buying underpins long-term momentumThe risks in today’s global financial system, from debt to geopolitical tensionWhat this means for your wealth, purchasing power and financial securityGold isn’t just reacting to headlines, it’s part of a deeper, decades-long trend. Discover why owning gold today isn’t speculation, it’s strategy. Get your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com 📩 Have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? Leave a comment below or email info@directbullion.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    13 min
  5. JAN 15

    Exposing The Banks + How Gold Protects You

    Send us a text A bank account feels permanent... until it isn’t. Nearly 500,000 people in the UK had their bank accounts shut last year. No warning. No explanation. No appeal. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bullion-advantage/id1845048213 De-banking is accelerating, trust in banks is collapsing, and access to your own money is no longer guaranteed. In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we uncover: 👉 What de-banking really means and why it’s rising fast 👉 Who is most at risk of being cut off from the banking system 👉 Why “too big to fail” is a myth and how bail-ins really work 👉 Why only 1 in 20 Brits feel extremely favourable about banks 👉 How inflation, debt and regulation are making people more vulnerable 👉 Why physical gold sits outside the banking system as a practical Plan B We also break down recent political and legal pressure surrounding the US Federal Reserve, and why events like this further undermine trust in central banking, pushing people to look beyond paper money. This isn’t about panic. It’s about understanding the risks and preparing before you’re forced to. Get your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com 📩 Have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? Leave a comment below or email info@directbullion.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights 🎧 Follow on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    19 min
  6. JAN 8

    Gold Wins Again + A Big Market Correction?

    Send us a text 2026 has barely begun and already the world feels more fragile than ever. Markets are wobbling, debt levels are spiralling and geopolitical tensions are escalating. If you were hoping the chaos of 2025 was behind us… think again. In this episode, we break down why the warning signs from last year haven’t disappeared. From stock market risk and sovereign debt to geopolitical flashpoints and political instability, we explore why 2026 could be a make-or-break year for ordinary savers. At the centre of it all is one asset that behaved differently through every crisis, recession, and war of 2025: gold. You’ll discover: - Why gold protects purchasing power when stocks and currencies fail - How gold has historically performed during recessions and market crashes - The real risks facing the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks - Why high debt and inflation punish traditional investments - How geopolitical shocks and government policy drive capital into physical assets - Why “waiting for a dip” can be a costly mistake - How much gold people typically hold to feel financially secure We also dive into current events shaping global markets — from U.S. foreign policy and oil supply risks to central bank behaviour and the growing strain on the global financial system. If you’re worried about your savings, your pension, or your financial future — this episode explains why gold continues to act as the anchor when everything else is drifting. Want to protect your wealth? Request your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com Take control. Stay informed. Protect your future. The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    19 min
  7. JAN 1

    2025: The Year EVERYTHING Changed

    Send us a text 2025 showed us the financial world can turn faster than anyone expects. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23bWchJPlODmBRhkG2fOcC?si=kU2gb0f7TES433Ok-VW3gw Markets shook. Taxes rose. Political tensions escalated. And governments searched desperately for revenue. But it was also the year informed people took back control. In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we look back at the defining financial, political, and economic moments of 2025 — and why those who diversified into physical gold emerged stronger, calmer, and better protected. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how we arrived at this point — and what lessons matter most as we head into 2026. In this episode, we discuss: 💰 How gold performed throughout 2025 💰 Why 2025 became a pivotal year for physical gold ownership 💰 Real client stories and smart wealth-protection strategies 💰 The biggest economic story of the year — and its lasting impact 💰 Gold forecasts for 2026 💰 America’s influence on global markets and gold 💰 The impact of Trump’s re-election and tariff policies 💰 Why political instability drives demand for gold 💰 The November Budget and rising UK tax pressure 💰 How people navigated volatility, uncertainty, and policy shifts 💰 Why many are rethinking their financial strategies going into 2026 If 2025 taught us anything, it’s this: uncertainty is no longer temporary — it’s structural. Those who acted early protected their wealth. Those who waited paid the price. Want to protect your wealth? Request your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com Take control. Stay informed. Protect your future. The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    17 min
  8. 12/26/2025

    Money vs Currency

    Send us a text You use pounds and pence every day. You earn them, save them, and trust them. But what if they aren’t money at all? Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23bWchJPlODmBRhkG2fOcC?si=kU2gb0f7TES433Ok-VW3gw In this episode, we expose a distinction most bankers, advisers, and governments avoid discussing: the difference between currency and money — and why confusing the two has quietly eroded purchasing power for generations. Every fiat currency in history has followed the same path: creation, expansion, and eventual collapse back to its intrinsic value — zero. The pound is no exception. So what is real money? Why does being a store of value over time matter? And why has gold outlasted every monetary system ever created? In this episode, we cover: 🌟 Why most people misunderstand what money really is 🌟 The defining difference between currency and sound money 🌟 Why inflation is not an accident — and who benefits from it 🌟 What’s happened to UK currency supply since the 1970s 🌟 Why all fiat currencies eventually fail 🌟 How the Bretton Woods system broke — and why it still matters 🌟 Why countries are demanding gold back instead of paper promises 🌟 What BRICS+ means and why it signals a shift in global power 🌟 Central Bank Digital Currencies: control or convenience? 🌟 Why gold has stabilised civilisations for thousands of years 🌟 What the future may hold for currencies — and for gold By the end of this episode, you’ll never look at the £ in your pocket the same way again. Want to protect your wealth? Request your free Guide to Tax-Free Gold: https://guide.directbullion.com Take control. Stay informed. Protect your future. The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions. #wealthprotection #gold #financeuk #economicupdates #taxes

    11 min

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Gain valuable insights on wealth, the economy, key global events, markets and gold. Every week we interview industry experts and gain behind-the-scenes news to help grow and protect your wealth. Created by Direct Bullion, the UK's No.1 Rated Bullion Dealer.

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