Economy

Commodity prices continue record run from last year into 2026

Commodity prices continue record run from last year into 2026

Precious metals rally to historic highs, with gold, silver and platinum leading, while palladium hits highest level since September 2022 as cold weather in US lifts natural gas prices

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US household debt up to $18.8T in 4th quarter of last year
10.02.2026

US household debt up to $18.8T in 4th quarter of last year

Mortgages up $565B year-on-year in Q4 to $13.2T, according to New York Federal Reserve figures

Türkiye imports record high of 273.3 tons of silver in January
10.02.2026

Türkiye imports record high of 273.3 tons of silver in January

Figure up from 65.56 tons in December 2025, as silver prices surged at start of the year

European stock markets end Tuesday mostly lower
10.02.2026

European stock markets end Tuesday mostly lower

Stoxx 600 down 0.07%, UK's FTSE falls 0.31%, Germany's DAX slips 0.11%, while France's CAC gains 0.06%

Domino effect: EU deal triggered US-India trade pact, say experts
10.02.2026

Domino effect: EU deal triggered US-India trade pact, say experts

Analysts say India’s agreement with the EU pushed the Trump administration to a deal that contrasts with the tariff standoff that defined their economic ties just months ago

BP suspends share buyback plan after oil prices pressure
10.02.2026

BP suspends share buyback plan after oil prices pressure

UK-based energy company’s 2025 full-year profit amounts to $7.49B, missing expectations, down from nearly $8.9B in previous year