Kootenay Silver Enters into Marketing Agreement with Gold Standard Media, LLC [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationVANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) (OTCQX: KOOYF) (the "Company" or "Kootenay") is pleased to announce it has entered into a marketing services agreement (the "Marketing Agreement") with Gold Standard Media, LLC ("Gold Standard"), an internet marketing and advertising company. Gold Standard, together with certain Affiliates (as such term is defined ...

Key TakeawaysSpot silver prices skyrocketed nearly 8% to hit $84.57 per ounce, marking a massive rally in the precious metals sector.St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem suggested the economic outlook may remain unchanged if incoming Trump administration tariffs are implemented on a "one-for-one" basis.Spot palladium surged over 4%, climbing to $1,760.35 per ounce amid broader strength in industrial and precious metals.Musalem signaled support for Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, describing ...

Core Viewpoint - Gold prices increased as the US dollar weakened, influenced by the US Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's global tariffs, leading to speculation about future monetary policy and its impact on gold [2][3][4]. Group 1: Supreme Court Ruling - The US Supreme Court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under a federal emergency powers law, invalidating a significant portion of tariffs implemented during his second term [3]. - The ruling suggests that the US Treasury may need to refund tariffs paid by importers, potentially reducing future government revenues [3]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the Supreme Court decision, the dollar fell by as much as 0.3%, which contributed to a rise in gold prices by up to 1.6% [5]. - Analysts noted that the legal battle surrounding the tariffs could lead to prolonged uncertainty, with individual lawsuits expected to emerge as the details of tariff refunds are pushed to lower courts [5]. Group 3: Future Tariff Plans - In response to the ruling, Trump announced plans to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122, in addition to existing tariffs, while maintaining national security tariffs under Section 232 and Section 301 [6]. Group 4: Central Bank Activity - Gold prices faced volatility as Russia's central bank reported a decrease in gold reserves for the first time since October, raising concerns about potential near-term weakness in gold prices due to increased supply in the market [7].

Gold (GC=F) topped $5,000 on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's most sweeping tariffs and Wall Street highlighted its bullish call on the precious metal. Gold rose nearly 2%, on pace for a weekly gain, even as President Trump announced a 10% global tariff following the high court's ruling. Geopolitical hedging, concerns about currency debasement, and expectations of Fed policy easing have all contributed to the steady demand for bullion. Even with a significant drawdown at th ...

现货 白银向上触及82美元/盎司，白银股集体上涨，First Majestic Silver、New Pacific Metals涨超3%， Endeavour Silver涨近2%。 ...

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Core Insights - The recent selloff in gold and silver prices has interrupted a significant and prolonged rally in precious metals, leading to speculation about potential weaknesses in the ongoing rally [1] Group 1: Market Trends - The decline in gold and silver prices suggests that there may be emerging cracks in the previously strong rally of these precious metals [1]

2月19日 现货黄金再次站上 5000美元/盎司 日内涨0.48% 尽管如此 恰逢春节期间 消费者购金热情不减 解放日报 孟雨涵/摄 早上10点，金店刚刚开门，门口就排起了长队。 上海：金饰店春节销售火爆 外地游客专门来选购 2026年2月18日大年初二一早，新天地一金饰店门口排起了长队。 解放日报 孟雨涵/摄 "也不是想屯它，都说过年添金好运来么，上海款式多来买点。"当天金价一千五/克左右，来自厦门的邹女士开心迈出金铺，这 家店主打的中国传统古法黄金吸引了不少市民游客选购。 解放日报 孟雨涵/ 摄 菜百店员透露，近期大克重金饰销售异常火爆。"10克以上的大克重主要是送人，尤其是春节前后，礼品需求集中释放。" 当被问及哪个克重的金条卖得更好时，该柜员透露： "1000克的投资金条买得多一些，这个是我们的新款，前两天都卖断货 了。"记者注意到，当天菜百投资金条 基础金价为1112元/克，按此计算，购买1000克投资金条需花费111.2万元。 金价银价反弹 原因找到了 解放日报 孟雨涵 摄 店员介绍，店内上新了不少新年饰品，而且同步推出了春节满减活动，假日以来，除了除夕晚上提前关门外，春节这几天都是 正常营业的， ...

Group 1 - Gold and silver prices experienced fluctuations, with spot gold reaching $5020 per ounce, up 0.86%, and spot silver increasing by 1.82% to $79 per ounce [1] - Brent crude oil prices also rose, hitting $70.48 per barrel [1] - The recent movements in gold prices are linked to the situation in Iran, with reports indicating that the U.S. military is prepared for potential military action against Iran [1] Group 2 - Physical gold prices in China are reported as follows: Chao Hong Ji and Chow Tai Fook at 1499 CNY per gram, Lao Miao at 1518 CNY per gram, and Chow Sang Sang at 1500 CNY per gram [2] - Lao Pu Gold announced a price adjustment effective February 28, marking its first price change since 2026 and following three consecutive adjustments in 2025 [2]