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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
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 12:01 EST — Market closed Spot silver rebounded sharply on Friday, jumping 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce by late U.S. afternoon after dipping below $65 earlier in the session, but it was still headed for a weekly drop of more than 8.7%. “What we’re seeing in silver is huge speculation on the long side,” said Jim Wyckoff, a senior analyst at Kitco Metals. (Reuters) CME Group raised initial and maintenance margins for COMEX 5000 Silver Futures to 18% from 15%, effective after the close of business on Feb. 6, and lifted COMEX 100 Gold Futures
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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