Silver up 4%
Silver soared over 4% on Wednesday, surpassing $91 per ounce and reaching its highest point since February 4. The price of silver has grown by 136% over the last six months, although it lost 11% in a month.
Silver was up by 4.24% going for $91.01 per ounce. Gold gained 0.46% to go for $5,187.79 per ounce. Platinum surged by 5.67% and went for $2,288.59 per ounce and palladium rose by 2.09%, going for $1,801.28 per ounce.
German GDP growth confirmed at 0.3% in Q4
Germany's gross domestic product (GDP) adjusted for price, season and calendar stood at 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2026 in comparison to the previous three-month period, the country's Federal Statistical Office Destatis said in its final report released on Wednesday, confirming the preliminary figure.
2/25/2026
UK business activity improves in February
Private sector activity in the United Kingdom rose in February, reaching a 22-month high, S&P Global said in a preliminary report on Friday.
2/20/2026
German producer prices down 3% in January
Producer prices in Germany decreased by 3% in January compared to the same month in the previous year, the country's statistical office Destatis revealed in its report on Friday. The figure declined by 0.6% compared to December 2025.
2/20/2026
UK retail sales rise 4.5% in January
The United Kingdom's retail sales jumped by 4.5% in January compared to the same month in the previous year, the country's Office for National Statistics said in its report published on Friday.
2/20/2026
Silver jumps 4%
Silver surged 4% on Wednesday, selling for over $76 per ounce.
2/18/2026
UK unemployment rate at 5.2% in 3 months to December
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom was 5.2% in the three months to December, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday. The reading came in line with analysts' estimates and slightly up from the previous month's 5.1%
2/17/2026
UK unemployment rate at 5.2% in 3 months to December
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom was 5.2% in the three months to December, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday. The reading came in line with analysts' estimates and slightly up from the previous month's 5.1%
2/17/2026
UK pound falls after jobs data
The British pound slid against the US dollar following the release of weaker-than-expected UK labour market figures.the pound sterling declined by 0.54% against the greenback to $1.35550.
2/17/2026
US initial jobless claims down by 5,000 to 227,000
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States decreased by 5,000 to 227,000 in the week ending February 7, the Department of Labor shared in its report on Thursday. The 4-week moving average rose by 7,000 from the previous week's unrevised average to stand at 219,500.
2/12/2026
Oil up over 1% as Iran worries persist
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for deliveries in March added 1.93% and went for $65.49 per barrel. Brent for April settlements rose by 1.81% and sold for $70.32 a barrel.
2/11/2026
US nonfarm payrolls up by 130,000 in January
Nonfarm payrolls in the United States grew by 130,000 in January, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday.
2/11/2026
Eurozone investor confidence grows in February
Investor confidence in the Eurozone improved in February compared to the previous month, Sentix stated in its report published on Monday. The confidence indicator rose by 6 points on a monthly basis to stand at 4.2, reaching its highest level since July 2025 and its third increase in a row.
2/9/2026
Japan’s Trade Surplus Hits ¥134.9 Billion in December
Japan posted a trade surplus of ¥134.9 billion in December 2025, according to a preliminary report from the Ministry of Finance.
2/9/2026
Silver jumps 6%, above $90
Silver rose by 6.09% to $90,12 per ounce gold gained by 2.71% to $5,077.41 per ounce, and platinum jumped by 3.10% to $2,323.14 per ounce. Also, palladium advanced 1.46% to $1,788.54 per ounce
2/4/2026
UK Business Activity Improves in January
Business activity in the United Kingdom expanded at a faster pace in January, driven by a solid improvement in the services sector, according to data released by S&P Global on Wednesday.
The Services PMI Business Activity Index rose by 2.6 points month-on-month to reach 54, signaling a stronger expansion in economic activity. A reading above 50 indicates growth, reflecting improving demand conditions and increased business confidence across the sector.
Eurozone Inflation Falls to 1.7% in January
Annual inflation in the euro area declined to 1.7% in January, down from 1.9% in December, according to a preliminary estimate released by Eurostat on Wednesday.
The slowdown in inflation suggests easing price pressures across the eurozone, reinforcing expectations that inflation is moving closer to the European Central Bank’s medium-term target.
Germany's manufacturing activity up in January
Manufacturing activity in Germany improved in January, although the sector remained in contraction territory, S&P Global said in a report on Monday. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) grew 2.1 points from December to 49.1, a three-month high.
2/2/2026
UK's manufacturing PMI at 17-month high in January
The United Kingdom's manufacturing activity grew to a 17-month high in January, according to an S&P Global report released on Monday.
2/2/2026
US initial jobless claims up by 8,000 to 208,000
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States rose by 8,000 to 208,000 in the week ending January 3, the Department of Labor said on Thursday.
1/8/2026