Week ending Sunday, February 22, 2026. Market snapshot: Friday close, Feb 20. Commodities settled down this week after February’s earlier swings, while the Lunar New Year period in Asia shifted the focus from trading screens to what was happening in the real economy. Spot gold finished near USD 2,042 per troy ounce, basically flat on… Continue reading
Most major markets saw prices hold steady or rise a bit this week. Gold averaged about USD 4,980 per ounce, staying near the top of last week’s range as safe-haven demand continued before important economic data. Silver also remained strong, with spot prices close to USD 88 per ounce. Brent crude oil prices stayed in… Continue reading
China Evergrande Group (中国恒大集团) didn’t fall apart because of one bad year, a single policy shock, or an unfortunate turn in the ec[…]
Markets ended the week much as they started: cautious, steady, and not rushing into big moves. The current stability in gold, crude, and FX markets illustrates a “wait-and-see equilibrium” driven by central bank guidance. Gold remained near USD 2,030 per ounce, acting as a stable hedge rather than a panic buy, suggesting that investors are… Continue reading
For years, Hong Kong held a unique place in the global economy. It wasn’t just another city or financial center. Instead, it was a crossroads where capital, law, and trust came together in a way you didn’t see elsewhere. Western investors relied on Hong Kong’s legal system, while Chinese companies valued their access to international… Continue reading
