The front was, as I had once seen it in a dream, but a well-like wall, very high and very fragile-looking, perforated with paneless Windows: no roof, no battlements, no chimneys — all had crashed in.

Mr Major said risk appetite was looking increasingly fragile and fund managers who reached their benchmark return might well be inclined to "park" some capital in precious metal ETFs.

Mr Major said risk appetite was looking increasingly fragile and fund managers who reached their benchmark return might well be inclined to “park” some capital in precious metal ETFs.