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Commodities News 4 February 2026 - 6 February 2026

Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Spot silver jumped 6.3% to $75.70 an ounce Friday after falling below $65, but remains set for a weekly loss of over 10%. CME Group will raise margins on COMEX 5,000-ounce silver futures from 15% to 18% after Friday’s close. China’s only exchange-listed pure-silver fund hit its limit-down for a fifth straight session, still trading nearly 29% above its net asset value.
6 February 2026
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Silver price today: Spot silver rebounds above $75 as CME hikes margins and SLV rises

Silver price today: Spot silver rebounds above $75 as CME hikes margins and SLV rises

Spot silver jumped 6.7% to $75.56 an ounce in early U.S. trading Friday after falling to $63.98 overnight. CME raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures from 15% to 18% after Friday’s close. The iShares Silver Trust climbed 3% to $68.76. Volatility followed last week’s record $121.64 high and sharp selloff.
6 February 2026
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Gold price forecast for 2026: $4,746 average eyed after the $5,600 peak — and new margin hikes

Gold price forecast for 2026: $4,746 average eyed after the $5,600 peak — and new margin hikes

CME Group raised margins on COMEX gold futures to 9% from 8% for Non-HRP accounts, its third hike since January 13. Spot gold rose 2.6% to $4,893.59 an ounce by early Friday, after sharp swings that saw prices hit nearly $5,600 last week and $4,403 on Monday. Indian dealers cut premiums to $70 an ounce as buyers paused. Gold’s one-week realised volatility topped 90%.
6 February 2026
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Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

NYMEX heating oil futures fell 0.4% to $2.3830 a gallon in early New York trading Friday. U.S. distillate inventories dropped by 5.6 million barrels last week, hitting 127.4 million, according to the EIA. Traders are watching U.S.-Iran talks in Oman and upcoming inventory data for signals on supply risks. Brent crude edged up 7 cents to $67.62 a barrel.
6 February 2026
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Silver price today rebounds toward $74 as CME margin hike and China fund chaos rattle markets

Silver price today rebounds toward $74 as CME margin hike and China fund chaos rattle markets

Spot silver jumped 4.9% to $74.32 an ounce by 1103 GMT Friday after swinging between $63.98 and $75.44. CME raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Friday’s close. The U.S. dollar held near two-week highs as investors cut risk positions following sharp declines in stocks, crypto, and metals. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures fund hit its 10% daily limit down, now over 40% off its January peak.
6 February 2026
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Silver price plunges today as dollar firms and China selling hits metals — what traders watch next

Silver price plunges today as dollar firms and China selling hits metals — what traders watch next

Spot silver plunged 12.8% to $76.94 an ounce by 9:47 a.m. ET Thursday, erasing a brief rally after heavy futures selling and thin liquidity. The iShares Silver Trust ETF fell to $67.39, down from $79.18. Analysts cited profit-taking, a stronger dollar, and easing geopolitical tensions. Attention shifts to upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data after a brief government shutdown.
5 February 2026
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Heating oil price falls 1.3% before U.S.-Iran talks, even as distillate stocks tighten

Heating oil price falls 1.3% before U.S.-Iran talks, even as distillate stocks tighten

March heating oil futures fell 1.3% to $2.4380 a gallon in early New York trading, tracking a drop in crude prices after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday. U.S. distillate inventories dropped by 5.6 million barrels last week, now 2% below the five-year average, according to EIA data. Traders are watching the Oman meeting and next week’s U.S. inventory report for further direction.
5 February 2026
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Silver price today: Spot silver falls over 11% as dollar firms and traders cash out

Silver price today: Spot silver falls over 11% as dollar firms and traders cash out

Spot silver fell 11.3% to $78.13 an ounce by 0920 GMT Thursday, extending losses after a 17% drop earlier as the dollar strengthened and geopolitical tensions eased. Heavy selling followed silver’s failure to break $90.50, with weaker Chinese demand and reports of large short positions adding pressure. Silver hit a record $121.64 on Jan. 29 before retreating. Jeweller Pandora plans to shift to platinum-plated products to avoid price swings.
5 February 2026
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Silver ETFs crash 21% as MCX silver drops 10% in India, gold whipsaws on dollar and Fed nerves

Silver ETFs crash 21% as MCX silver drops 10% in India, gold whipsaws on dollar and Fed nerves

Silver futures on India’s MCX fell 10% Thursday, with March contracts down Rs 26,850 to Rs 2,42,000 per kg. MCX Clearing Corporation raised margins to 4.5% for silver and 1% for gold, with more hikes expected Friday. Silver ETFs in India dropped up to 21%, while global spot silver plunged 9.3% to $79.88 an ounce. Gold futures and ETFs also declined amid a stronger dollar and weak industrial demand.
5 February 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock sinks as copper’s record rally snaps back — what traders watch next

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock drops 4% after a sharp rally as copper swings stay in focus

Freeport-McMoRan shares fell 4.35% Wednesday to $61.86, reversing part of Tuesday’s 6.44% gain as copper prices remained volatile. Trading volume topped 31.8 million shares. The stock lagged peers and broader indexes, with traders eyeing Thursday’s JOLTS data and next week’s delayed U.S. jobs report for cues.
5 February 2026
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Silver price today rebounds again after rout; XAG/USD near $88, SLV rises after the close

Silver price today rebounds again after rout; XAG/USD near $88, SLV rises after the close

Spot silver jumped 3.7% to $88.20 an ounce in late U.S. trading Wednesday, extending a rebound after last week’s record volatility. SLV closed up nearly 3%. The market remains unsettled after silver’s plunge from a Jan. 29 high of $121.64. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S.-Iran talks and the delayed U.S. payrolls report set for Feb. 11.
4 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
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