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Gold Price News 21 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

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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Gold price today slips near $4,900 as firmer dollar prompts profit-taking; jobs data in focus

Gold price today slips near $4,900 as firmer dollar prompts profit-taking; jobs data in focus

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,907.69 an ounce by midday Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as the dollar strengthened. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. The official jobs report was postponed to Feb. 11 after a government shutdown. Analysts raised 2026 gold price targets, citing central-bank buying and geopolitical risks.
4 February 2026
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Gold price today: India’s 22K, 24K rates jump as silver surges past Rs 2.67 lakh/kg

Gold price today: India’s 22K, 24K rates jump as silver surges past Rs 2.67 lakh/kg

Gold and silver prices surged in India Wednesday, with MCX silver futures up 13.07% at Rs 2,67,410 per kg and gold up 5.16% at Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams. In Delhi, 24-carat gold reached Rs 15,409 per gram. The moves followed news of a U.S.-India trade deal and heightened geopolitical tensions. Spot gold overseas hit $5,082.94 an ounce, its biggest daily gain since 2008.
4 February 2026
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Gold price today jumps nearly 7% after two-day rout; miners and ETFs steady the case

Gold price today jumps nearly 7% after two-day rout; miners and ETFs steady the case

Spot gold surged 6.9% to $4,985.44 an ounce Tuesday after a two-day rout, with silver up 11.7% to $88.74. The rebound followed a sharp selloff triggered by higher CME margin requirements and President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Gold ETFs saw $4.39 billion in inflows in January, the eighth straight month of gains. The U.S. jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion jumps 5% after historic plunge as buyers return

Gold price today: Bullion jumps 5% after historic plunge as buyers return

Spot gold jumped 5.5% to $4,921 an ounce Tuesday, its biggest one-day gain since 2008, after a sharp selloff wiped out leveraged positions. U.S. futures rose 6.3%. The rebound followed two days of heavy losses triggered by higher margin requirements and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s direction under Kevin Warsh. Silver surged 9.2% to $86.70.
3 February 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion slides as Warsh Fed pick and CME margin hike hit leveraged bets

Gold price today: Bullion slides as Warsh Fed pick and CME margin hike hit leveraged bets

Spot gold dropped 3.8% to about $4,679 an ounce in New York, falling as much as $900 from last week’s record highs. CME Group will raise margin requirements for gold futures after the close, increasing cash demands on traders. The sell-off accelerated after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Markets now await U.S. jobs data on Feb. 6.
2 February 2026
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Gold price today: India rates stay low after two-day crash as silver rout spills into markets

Gold price today: India rates stay low after two-day crash as silver rout spills into markets

Spot gold in Mumbai dropped to ₹1,60,710 per 10 grams Monday after plunging up to 7.5% during Asian trading. Silver fell as much as 14.2%. Dealers reported physical gold premiums in India spiked to $121 an ounce late last week, the highest since 2014, as buyers rushed to secure metal before the Union Budget. Local gold prices had hit a record ₹1,80,779 per 10 grams on Jan. 29.
2 February 2026
Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged over 3% after hours Tuesday, breaking a new record above $5,187 an ounce as traders brace for the Fed meeting and a looming U.S. funding deadline. CME reported record metals derivatives volume, and major banks raised gold price targets, with Deutsche Bank projecting $6,000 by 2026. February gold futures settled at $5,082.60. Silver and other metals also saw sharp swings.
27 January 2026
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Gold price jumps past $4,800 as India MCX futures hit ₹1.58 lakh; silver sets fresh record

Gold price jumps past $4,800 as India MCX futures hit ₹1.58 lakh; silver sets fresh record

India’s MCX gold futures hit a record ₹1,58,339 per 10 grams Wednesday, while spot gold surged to $4,887.82 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid US-Europe tensions over Greenland. Silver futures in India reached ₹3,35,521 per kg. Physical-market gold premiums in India jumped above $100 an ounce on speculation of an import-duty hike before the Feb. 1 budget.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
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