Silver
LONDON — February 23, 2026 — Silver prices have staged a dramatic recovery to $86 per ounce this week, marking a pivotal moment in the precious metals market as the traditional "gold-silver ratio" continues its aggressive contraction. After a volatile start to the year, silver is once again outperforming its
Gold
In a day of extraordinary volatility for global financial markets, gold prices have surged 5% to hover near an all-time high of $5,177 per ounce on the Comex, while silver has skyrocketed 10% to cross the $86 per ounce threshold. The massive flight to safe-haven assets follows a weekend
Inflation
The U.S. economy has entered a precarious new phase as the latest economic data reveals a troubling divergence: inflation is heating up just as economic growth begins to stall. In a report released for the final period of 2025, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index—the Federal
GDP
The United States economy hit a significant speed bump in the final stretch of 2025, with Fourth Quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing at a lackluster 1.4% annualized rate. The figure, released earlier this morning, fell sharply short of the 2.5% to 3.0% growth range projected by
Gold Prices
In a historic session that has redefined the boundaries of the global commodities market, gold prices surged past the psychological $5,000 barrier on February 20, 2026, reaching a record spot price of $5,027 per ounce. This seismic shift in the precious metals market was precipitated by a "
private credit
The trillion-dollar private credit market, long touted as a stable alternative to volatile public bonds, faced a significant reckoning this week. Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) sent shockwaves through the industry on February 19, 2026, when it announced a fundamental shift in how it handles investor withdrawals for its retail-focused
Supreme Court
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through Washington and jubilant rallies across global financial markets, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority in imposing sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling
Patanjali
As of February 20, 2026, the global edible oil market is witnessing a tectonic shift in trade dynamics, catalyzed by India’s aggressive pursuit of "Atmanirbhar" or self-reliance in oilseeds. At the heart of this transformation is a strategic five-year partnership between Patanjali Foods Limited (NSE: PATANJALI) and
Devon Energy
The landscape of American energy shifted significantly this week as Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) officially finalized its blockbuster $21.4 billion merger with Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA). The closing of the deal, which marks the largest independent oil and gas transaction of early 2026, creates a diversified "mega-independent"
Nvidia
In a move that solidifies the backbone of the next generation of artificial intelligence, NVIDIA and Meta Platforms have announced a landmark multi-year, multi-generational infrastructure partnership. The deal, revealed ahead of NVIDIA’s highly anticipated quarterly earnings next week, positions Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) as a lead adopter of NVIDIA’
Economy
The U.S. bond market experienced a significant jolt this week as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.08%, up from 4.05% just days prior. This upward trajectory was fueled by a blowout industrial production report that suggests the American economy is not only weathering
Palo Alto Networks
In a decisive display of market dominance, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results that surpassed analyst expectations, signaling a successful acceleration of its "platformization" strategy. For the period ending January 31, 2026, the cybersecurity giant posted revenue of $2.59 billion—a 15% year-over-year