The U. S. Air Force is changing the iconic light blue and white design of Air Force One to a red, white, and blue palette with a gold stripe. This is the first major change since the Kennedy era, affecting the entire presidential fleet.
On February 17, global gold prices fell by 1% to $4948 per ounce. This happened due to a stronger dollar and low liquidity in Asian markets.
Austrian jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified at the 2026 Olympics due to equipment non-compliance. His boots exceeded the allowed size by 4 millimeters, costing him a chance at a medal.
Global gold prices stabilized above $5,000 per ounce, despite profit-taking and a slight decline. Analysts predict a rise to $5,800 per ounce by the end of the second quarter.
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 International Olympic Committee is selling merchandise commemorating the 1936 Berlin Games, which Adolf Hitler used to showcase Nazi ideology. This has drawn criticism due to historical issues associated with Nazi propaganda.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Europe's financing of Ukraine's defense gives the continent the right to participate in peace negotiations. Europe has already spent over 200 billion euros to support Ukraine.
A NABU detective, who owns a collection of coins from tsarist Russia and millions in cash, has bought a second house for 3 million.
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.
The organizers of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have resolved a technical problem with medals that were cracking, breaking, or coming apart. The cause was a safety-designed lanyard breakaway mechanism, which has now been adjusted.
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.
The Italian national team won six medals on the second day of the 2026 Olympics, setting a national record. This allowed them to rise to third place in the overall medal standings with nine awards.
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.
The Louvre for the first time demonstrated the condition of Empress Eugenie's crown, damaged during the robbery on October 19, 2025. The relic retained almost complete integrity, making full restoration possible.
The price of gold rose by 2. 3% to $4879.45 per ounce, while silver increased by 3.8% to $73.91 per ounce after a significant drop. CME raised margins on precious metals to reduce risks.
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.
Louis Vuitton has released a limited-edition mechanical desk clock in the shape of a vintage truck. Its price is 650,000 euros due to gilding, 1695 diamonds, and sapphires.
The price of silver fell by 17% on February 5, negating a two-day recovery, while gold dropped by 3. 5%. The decline is attributed to a massive exit from positions due to deteriorating sentiment and uncertainty surrounding the Fed.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Global gold prices have stabilized after the largest daily drop since 2013. Investors are actively buying up assets, which allowed the metal to consolidate above $4,900 per ounce.
Bitcoin investors liquidated $2. 56 billion in assets as cryptocurrencies fell in line with other risk assets. This demonstrates the crypto market's sensitivity to declining risk appetite.
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.
Global oil prices stabilized after a fall caused by the US-India trade deal. India will stop buying Russian oil, increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.
US stock indexes rose on February 2, breaking a losing streak, while gold and silver prices continued their steep decline after reaching record highs. Gold fell below $4,500 per ounce, and silver showed significant volatility.
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.
Bitcoin rose 2% to $78,000 after a weekend drop following Trump's statement on trade tariffs. Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and Kevin Warsh's nomination as a candidate for Fed chairman also impacted the market.
Gold's 30-day volatility exceeded 44%, the highest since 2008, surpassing Bitcoin. This occurred after a sharp 10% drop in gold prices and its rally to record highs.
In occupied Luhansk region, the Russian administration uses a corrupt scheme for access to work, turning the processing of medical documents into a tool of financial pressure. This forces the civilian population to pay over 15,000 rubles for mandatory examinations and tests.
The occupation administration in Luhansk region issued the first "licenses" for gold, copper, and zinc mining. Severnaya Mining Company LLC received monopolistic access to the deposits.
Bitcoin fell to $83,383 due to a record outflow of over $1. 1 billion from US spot Bitcoin funds. Investors are moving funds into safe-haven assets, particularly gold.
