Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with heads of international investment companies in Munich, discussing attracting investments in energy and drone production. Ukraine has lost 10 GW of electricity and needs 15 billion euros annually for drones.
The price of gold rose by 0. 3% to $5,038.66 per ounce after weak retail sales data in the US. This strengthened market expectations for a loosening of the Fed's monetary policy.
Gold quotes are falling after a two-day recovery as investors take profits. The market is influenced by new appointments in US financial leadership and geopolitical tensions.
Europe needs to reduce its dependence on American payment groups such as Visa and Mastercard, said Martina Weimert, head of the banking alliance EPI. This is due to concerns that their dominance could be weaponized in the event of a deterioration in transatlantic relations.
In February 2026, Bitcoin fell to $63,000, and the crypto market lost $2 trillion in capitalization since October 2025. This caused a drop in the shares of companies with large crypto reserves and increased nervousness in stock markets.
Bitcoin fell to a 16-month low, testing the key support level of $60,000. The overall cryptocurrency market has lost about $2 trillion since October.
Bitcoin fell 3. 8% to $69,858, reaching its lowest level since November 2024. Over the week, Bitcoin lost almost 8%, and since the beginning of the year, almost 20%.
Precious metal prices are rising after a two-day decline, with gold exceeding $4855 and silver $85. Analysts predict further growth to $6000 per ounce by 2026.
Gold and silver prices continued to fall on Monday. Spot gold prices fell 3% to $4718.35 an ounce, and silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce.
Gold prices resumed rapid growth, surpassing the $5,500 mark, after a brief dip. This happened amid escalating geopolitical tensions and Trump's statements.
The price of gold rose to $5305. 65 per ounce, reaching a record high of $5311.31. This occurred as the dollar fell to a nearly four-year low ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision.
Brent crude futures fell to $63. 10 a barrel, WTI to $58.61. The decline comes amid fears that supply will outstrip demand next year, despite sanctions on Russian supplies.
European natural gas futures hit an 18-month low, and oil prices fell by more than 1%. This happened amid easing weather forecasts and discussions of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia proposed by the US.
Donald Trump's decision to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook triggered a decline in the US bond market. Investors fear an undermining of trust in financial institutions and accelerating inflation.
European hotels have filed a class-action lawsuit against Booking. com over forced pricing policies from 2004 to 2024. The lawsuit is supported by over 30 national hotel associations, and the case will be heard in the Netherlands.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
Wall Street's relentless rise this summer has pushed stock valuations close to record levels, prompting warnings of "euphoric" markets entering "bubble" territory. The S&P 500 index has reached historic peaks, and the cost of borrowing for US corporations has approached its lowest level in decades.
The euro is approaching $1. 17, a key level for its further growth to $1.20. Analysts predict further strengthening of the euro amid a weakening dollar and a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Former ICBC vice president Zhang Hongli is sentenced to death with a stay of execution for taking $24 million in bribes. He received illegal payments between 2011 and 2022 in exchange for assistance in obtaining loans.
NNEGC Energoatom has signed a loan agreement with a consortium of banks for £181 million to purchase nuclear fuel from Urenco. The 5-year loan is guaranteed by the UK government through the UKEF.
