Silver Shatters Records: 34% Surge in Early 2026 Driven by AI Boom and Strategic Mineral DesignationThe silver market has undergone a historic transformation in the first two months of 2026, with prices skyrocketing 34% as a perfect storm of industrial desperation and geopolitical maneuvering collided. Once relegated to the shadow of gold, silver has broken free of its traditional correlations, shattering the psychological $100 per
The Warsh Shock: Precious Metals Claw Back After a Hawkish AwakeningNearly a month after the "Warsh Shock" sent shockwaves through global commodities, the precious metals market is finally beginning to find its footing. As of February 27, 2026, gold has reclaimed the critical $5,100 per ounce level, a significant psychological milestone following the chaotic "flash crash" of late January.
A Golden Rift: Newmont and Barrick’s Nevada Feud Threatens a $42 Billion SpinoffIn a high-stakes standoff that has sent shockwaves through the global mining sector, the world’s two largest gold producers are locked in a deepening legal and operational battle over their crown jewel assets in the high deserts of Nevada. On February 3, 2026, Newmont Corporation (
NYSE: NEM) issued a
The Golden Shield: Global South's Pivot to Bullion as 15% US Tariffs Shake World MarketsThe global financial order underwent a seismic reconfiguration on February 23, 2026, as the United States formalized a new 15% flat tariff on all imported raw materials and finished goods. This aggressive protectionist move, aimed at re-shoring industrial capacity, has triggered an unprecedented flight to "hard assets," accelerating a long-simmering
The Great Revaluation: Gold Surges Past $5,150 as Geopolitical Fractures and Stagflation Ignite Risk PremiumThe global financial landscape underwent a seismic shift during the week of February 23, 2026, as a "perfect storm" of geopolitical instability and deteriorating economic data forced a massive rebuilding of the risk premium in precious metals. Gold successfully established a firm foothold above the $5,150 per ounce mark,
Silver's New Standard: First Majestic Pivots to Profitability as Dividend DoublesVANCOUVER, BC – As the silver market enters a historic "super-cycle" with spot prices hovering between $88 and $90 per ounce, First Majestic Silver (
NYSE: AG) has officially transitioned from an aggressive growth-oriented producer to a high-margin profitability engine. Following a year of record-breaking extraction in 2025, the company announced this
Gold and Silver Near Historic Peaks Amid Policy Shifts and Geopolitical TensionAs of February 26, 2026, the precious metals market is witnessing a significant resurgence, with spot gold prices hovering near $5,190 per ounce and silver trading around $88 per ounce. This bullish momentum follows a period of stabilization after a sharp late-January correction, driven by a combination of high-stakes
Silver Shatters $90 Mark as Industrial Squeeze and AI Demand Ignite Global Scarcity PanicIn a historic trading session that has sent shockwaves through global commodity markets, Comex silver futures settled nearly 4% higher today, February 25, 2026, closing at a staggering $90.24 per ounce. The breach of the $90 psychological resistance mark represents a watershed moment for the "devil's metal," which has
The Great Debasement: Gold and Silver Shatter Records as Fiscal Uncertainty Grips Global MarketsThe global financial landscape reached a historic turning point in early 2026 as gold and silver surged to unprecedented all-time highs, driven by a crumbling confidence in fiat currencies and a massive shift toward the "debasement trade." By late January, gold prices eclipsed the once-unthinkable $5,000 per ounce mark,
Silver’s Industrial Renaissance: Prices Reclaim $80 as Structural Supply Deficit Ignites Market SqueezeFebruary 25, 2026 — The silver market has entered a transformative era, cementing its status as the "indispensable metal" of the 2020s. After a period of historic volatility that saw prices touch triple digits before a sharp correction, silver has successfully reclaimed the $80 per ounce threshold this month. This price
Precious Metals Surge Amid Global Trade Uncertainty and Geopolitical TensionsThe global financial landscape shifted dramatically on February 25, 2026, as gold and silver prices surged in response to a volatile cocktail of aggressive trade policy and escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Following a combative State of the Union address by President Trump and a landmark Supreme Court
Silver’s “White Lightning” Strike: Inside the $140 Surge and the Brutal 40% Collapse of February 2026The silver market, often referred to as the “devil’s metal” for its propensity to lure and then devastate investors, lived up to its reputation this month with a sequence of events that will be studied in economic textbooks for decades. In the first three weeks of February 2026, silver
Silver's Golden Era: First Majestic Hits Record 15.4M Ounce Production as Prices Surge Toward $88As of February 24, 2026, the global silver market is witnessing a historic transformation, fueled by an unprecedented supply-demand imbalance and a relentless price rally that has pushed the metal toward the $88-per-ounce mark. At the center of this storm is First Majestic Silver (
NYSE: AG), which has just reported
Policy Chaos Ignites Precious Metals: Gold Hits $5,200 and Silver Tops $85 Following Landmark Supreme Court Tariff RulingIn a week defined by unprecedented institutional friction and market volatility, precious metals have surged to historic highs as investors flee toward safe-haven assets. The catalyst for this dramatic rally was a dual-pronged shock to the global trade system: first, a monumental U.S. Supreme Court ruling that stripped the
Gold Smashes $5,000 Barrier as Tariff Turmoil and Geopolitical Strife Ignite Global Safe-Haven FrenzyNEW YORK — In a historic week for global financial markets, precious metals have ascended to unprecedented heights as investors flee traditional equities in favor of "hard assets." On February 23, 2026, gold prices surged to an all-time record of $5,192 per ounce, while silver prices flirted with the $88
Silver Reclaims $80 Milestone: Industrial Demand and Post-Holiday Liquidity Fuel 5% Futures SurgeAs of February 23, 2026, the global silver market is witnessing a historic "catch-up" rally, with spot prices firmly reclaiming the $80 per ounce milestone after a month of extreme volatility. In a high-octane trading session today, silver futures on the COMEX surged by more than 5%, extending a four-session
Gold shatters $5,000: A new era for global finance as 'Sell America' trade takes holdNEW YORK — In a move that has sent shockwaves through global financial centers, gold prices officially breached the historic $5,000 per ounce mark during early trading on February 23, 2026. The surge represents a tectonic shift in the commodity markets, as the yellow metal—once viewed primarily as a
Silver Surges to $86: The 'White Metal' Outshines Gold as Industrial Demand and Safe-Haven Buying Drive Historic Catch-UpLONDON — 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 yellow counterpart
Market Shockwave: Gold Hits Record $5,177 as Trump Pivot to Global 15% Tariff Ignites Trade War FearsIn 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
THE $5,000 OUNCE: Gold Shatters Records as Geopolitical Storm Clouds GatherIn a historic shift that has redefined the global financial landscape, gold prices have officially surged past the $5,000 per ounce milestone, marking a nearly 150% increase from levels seen just two years ago. As of February 20, 2026, the precious metal is trading in a volatile but sustained
The Hinge of 2026: Hot PCE Data Rattles Fed Narrative and Precariously Poised Metals MarketsThe global financial markets reached a definitive "hinge" moment this morning, February 20, 2026, as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the long-awaited Personal Income and Outlays report. With the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index—the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric—coming in at a "hot"
Precious Metals Reach Historic Peaks Amid Global Crisis: Gold $5,598 and Silver $121The global financial landscape reached a fever pitch this month as gold and silver values ascended to unprecedented heights, driven by a perfect storm of geopolitical brinkmanship and monetary uncertainty. Gold reached a staggering record of $5,598.09 per ounce, while silver climbed to $121.7, marking a transformative
The Great Debasement: Gold and Silver Shatter Records as Dollar Confidence ErodesIn 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.
