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Gold Market News 26 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Gold price rebounds nearly 4% after selloff as CME margin hike and Iran talks jolt bullion

Gold price rebounds nearly 4% after selloff as CME margin hike and Iran talks jolt bullion

Spot gold jumped 3.9% to $4,954.92 an ounce Friday, rebounding after Thursday’s sharp drop. A weaker dollar and renewed focus on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks steadied trade. CME Group raised margin requirements on gold futures for the third time in two weeks. U.S. jobs data was delayed to next Wednesday due to a recent government shutdown.
6 February 2026
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Gold price slides as dollar firms and equity selloff forces liquidation; focus turns to U.S.-Iran talks

Gold price slides as dollar firms and equity selloff forces liquidation; focus turns to U.S.-Iran talks

Spot gold fell 1.8% to $4,872.83 an ounce Thursday, while U.S. gold futures closed down 1.2% at $4,889.50, pressured by a stronger dollar and broad selling. Silver plunged 12.1% to $77.36. U.S. jobless claims rose to 231,000 and job openings hit a five-year low. U.S.-Iran talks in Oman are set for Feb. 6, with key U.S. economic reports delayed until next week.
5 February 2026
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Gold price tumbles again after CME margin hike; GLD drops 4% as selling ripples through silver

Gold price tumbles again after CME margin hike; GLD drops 4% as selling ripples through silver

Gold fell as much as 7.5% to $4,499.34 in early Asian trading Monday before paring losses, while silver plunged 14.2% to $72.63. Spot gold dropped 4.8% to $4,630.59 in U.S. trading, and April futures settled down 1.9%. CME hiked margin requirements for gold and silver futures after the sell-off. Analysts linked the rout to de-leveraging, margin calls, and expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve.
2 February 2026
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Gold price crash: what to watch after Warsh Fed pick sparks a historic drop

Gold price crash: what to watch after Warsh Fed pick sparks a historic drop

Spot gold plunged 9.5% Friday in New York, closing at $4,883.62 an ounce after hitting a record $5,594.82 the previous day. The selloff followed renewed doubts over Fed leadership and fading hopes for U.S. rate cuts. The dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose after a hotter-than-expected inflation reading. Indian and Chinese gold premiums surged amid strong physical demand.
1 February 2026
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Gold price set for a bumpy week after historic slide from record highs

Gold price set for a bumpy week after historic slide from record highs

Spot gold plunged 9.5% to $4,883.62 an ounce Friday, its sharpest daily drop since 1983, after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed and the dollar rose. U.S. gold futures fell 11.4%. Shares of Barrick Mining dropped 11.33% in Toronto, while Newmont fell 11.5% in New York. Despite the selloff, gold remains up over 13% for January.
31 January 2026
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B2Gold (BTG) stock slides as gold dips below $5,000 — what traders are watching next

B2Gold (BTG) stock slides as gold dips below $5,000 — what traders are watching next

B2Gold shares fell about 6% to $5.22 Friday morning as gold prices slid below $5,000 an ounce after the Fed chair announcement. Spot gold dropped as much as 8%, with the dollar strengthening. Investors await B2Gold’s results and 2026 guidance due Feb. 18. Nearly 17.2 million B2Gold shares changed hands by 10:45 a.m. ET.
30 January 2026
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Gold price above $5,500 and silver near $120 — what’s behind the record rush

Gold price above $5,500 and silver near $120 — what’s behind the record rush

Gold hit a record $5,591.61 an ounce Thursday, with silver reaching $119.34, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic tensions. Banks raised price forecasts but warned of risks of sharp reversals. President Trump announced new tariffs on South Korean imports, and the U.S. faces a funding deadline. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, citing persistent inflation above target.
29 January 2026
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Silver price today: ₹30,000 jump on MCX as gold hits new high and jewellers say sales slump

Silver price today: ₹30,000 jump on MCX as gold hits new high and jewellers say sales slump

Silver futures on India’s MCX jumped by about 30,000 rupees to a record 364,821 per kg Tuesday; gold futures hit a new high near 159,820 per 10 grams. Jewellers reported bullion sales dropped 70% as customers traded old jewellery and shifted to digital gold and ETFs. Spot gold and silver also set new global records. Analysts cited safe-haven demand, tariff threats, and geopolitical tensions.
28 January 2026
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Gold price breaks $5,100 as silver spikes near $118 — what’s driving the metal rush

Gold price breaks $5,100 as silver spikes near $118 — what’s driving the metal rush

Gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce Monday before retreating, while silver surged to $117.69, its highest ever. The rally follows renewed tariff threats from President Trump and comes ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting. Analysts cite trade and policy uncertainty, with some warning of overheating and bubble risks. Silver’s gains marked one of its largest daily jumps in decades.
26 January 2026
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Northern Dynasty (NAK) stock jumps 16% as gold hits $5,100 and Pebble case deadline nears

Northern Dynasty (NAK) stock jumps 16% as gold hits $5,100 and Pebble case deadline nears

Northern Dynasty Minerals shares jumped 16% to $2.48 in early Monday trading, with volume hitting 15.9 million shares by 10:30 a.m. ET. The move follows a metals rally that sent spot gold to a record $5,100 an ounce and copper to $5.99 a pound. The company’s value remains tied to legal battles over the Pebble mine, with a key court deadline set for Feb. 16. No new updates have been issued since Jan. 14.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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