As of mid-February 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift. A perfect storm of escalating geopolitical tensions and a burgeoning "debasement trade" has propelled commodities to historic highs, with gold shattering the $5,000 per ounce ceiling and copper reaching unprecedented levels near $14,500 per tonne.
NEW YORK — The New York manufacturing sector continues to defy gravity in early 2026. According to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, industrial activity in the state posted a reading of 7.1 for February. While this marks a minor step back
In a historic shift for global finance, precious metals have ascended to unprecedented heights as investors flee traditional fiat currencies in favor of the "debasement trade." As of February 18, 2026, gold is trading at approximately $5,075 per ounce, having shattered the psychological $5,000 barrier earlier this year.
In a striking reversal of the growth-at-any-price narrative that dominated much of the early 2020s, the Materials sector emerged as a primary safe haven this week. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE Arca: XLB) posted a notable 0.9% gain on February 18, 2026, even as high-multiple technology indices
The global commodities markets were rocked this February as a violent "flash crash" erased billions in paper wealth within the precious metals sector. Gold, which had recently scaled historic heights above $5,600, experienced a gut-wrenching plunge to $4,900, while silver suffered a parabolic reset, falling 10% in a
NEW YORK — The precious metals market is reeling from a week of extraordinary volatility that saw gold prices scale historic heights before a sudden, harrowing "flash crash" sent shockwaves through global trading floors. After touching a psychological milestone of $5,100 per ounce early in the month, gold spot prices
As of February 17, 2026, the global financial landscape is witnessing a historic realignment as gold prices solidified their position at a record $4,900 per ounce. This massive rally, which saw the precious metal briefly pierce the $5,000 psychological barrier earlier this month, represents a fundamental shift in
The financial world is grappling with a paradigm shift following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, which occurred on January 30, 2026, sent immediate tremors through global debt markets, an event now colloquially known as the
In a historic realignment of global financial markets, the price of gold has shattered the psychological $5,000 per ounce barrier, marking a monumental shift in investor sentiment. As of mid-February 2026, the precious metal has transitioned from a traditional safe-haven asset into the primary vehicle for capital preservation amidst
The financial landscape shifted dramatically on January 30, 2026, when President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Replacing Jerome Powell, whose term is slated to conclude on May 15, 2026, Warsh represents a significant pivot toward a more disciplined, market-oriented
NEW YORK — Precious metals markets are experiencing a significant cooling period this week, with gold prices drifting back toward the critical $4,900 per ounce support zone. This retracement comes on the heels of a relentless multi-month rally that saw the yellow metal briefly eclipse the psychological $5,000 barrier
As of February 17, 2026, the global financial landscape is witnessing a paradox that has left even seasoned commodities traders scratching their heads. While physical gold has shattered all previous glass ceilings to trade above $5,000 per ounce, and silver has undergone a historic "melt-up" toward the $110 mark,
As of February 17, 2026, the global financial landscape is witnessing a seismic shift that many are calling the "Great Re-anchoring." Over the last five years, a historic wave of gold accumulation by central banks has rewritten the rules of sovereign reserve management. Driven by an intensifying climate of geopolitical
The global financial landscape was rocked in late January by a seismic shift in Federal Reserve leadership expectations, triggering a historic "flash crash" in precious metals that has left investors reeling. The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) acted as a catalyst for
The high-flying precious metals market faced a sharp reality check this week as gold and silver prices tumbled on global exchanges, marking a significant departure from the record-shattering gains seen earlier in the year. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in India, gold futures for April delivery slid over 0.
Spot gold prices fell nearly 2% to $4,910 per ounce at the time of writing, down for a third consecutive session. PAAS, AG, HL Stocks Down Over 3.5% Premarket.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global debt and commodity markets, President Donald Trump officially announced his intention to nominate former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, made in late January 2026, marks the beginning of the end for
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, Kevin Warsh has been officially nominated by the White House to serve as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, made on January 30, 2026, positions the 55-year-old former Fed Governor to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term
Gold prices have successfully established a new psychological floor, holding steady above the $5,000 per ounce mark following a period of historic volatility. This stabilization comes as institutional investors and sovereign entities recalibrate their portfolios in response to a shift in U.S. monetary leadership and persistent global geopolitical
The precious metals market is currently reeling from a "liquidity rupture" that has redefined modern commodity trading. In early February 2026, a sudden and violent correction saw silver experience a record 35% single-day collapse, while gold plummeted 12% from its all-time highs. This seismic shift was not driven by a
As of February 16, 2026, the global gold mining industry has officially entered what analysts are calling a "Golden Age" of profitability. With spot gold prices comfortably sustained above the $4,500 per ounce mark—peaking as high as $5,595 in recent weeks—the world’s largest producers are
As of February 16, 2026, the global financial landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by a "yellow metal" fever that shows no signs of breaking. Gold has shattered psychological barriers once thought insurmountable, trading near a record $5,000 per ounce. Despite these stratospheric valuations, the People’s Bank of China
The global financial landscape was fundamentally reshaped on January 30, 2026, by what is now being called the "Warsh Shock." The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve sent shockwaves through the commodities market, ending a multi-year parabolic rally in precious metals. Gold, which had
