Gold Breaks $5,250 as Equity Markets Drop 0.4% Amid Middle East Tensions and BDC Dividend Cuts
Gold surged above $5,250 in late February 2026 while equity indices declined 0.4%, driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and dividend cuts across business development companies. Cryptocurrency adoption reached 716 million global owners as investors sought alternatives to traditional equities. Healthcare stocks outperformed broader markets during the sector rotation.
ViaNews Editorial Team (Markets)•