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Precious Metals 26 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

Gold and silver extended sharp declines Monday, with spot gold down 3.6% to $4,686.51 an ounce and silver plunging 6.7% to $78.96 after CME Group hiked margin requirements. Forced selling spread losses to oil, copper, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. Newmont shares dropped nearly 10%. The sell-off followed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve.
2 February 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD tumbles near $100 as Warsh Fed pick jolts metals

Silver price today: XAG/USD tumbles near $100 as Warsh Fed pick jolts metals

Spot silver plunged 13.9% to $99.94 an ounce Friday after hitting a record $121.64 Thursday, as Trump named Kevin Warsh Fed chair pick, boosting the dollar and damping rate-cut hopes. Silver ETFs and miners tumbled, with SLV down 15%. CME raised margin requirements on silver futures. Fresh U.S. producer price data showed a 0.5% rise in December, above forecasts.
30 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $120 record as SLV jumps; traders watch Fed path and U.S. funding deadline

Silver price breaks $120 record as SLV jumps; traders watch Fed path and U.S. funding deadline

Spot silver hit a record $120.44 an ounce Thursday, lifting the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) up 2.5% in early New York trading. Retail inflows into silver ETFs surged, with SLV turnover over 11 times normal. The dollar hovered near multi-year lows after the Fed held rates steady. Investors await the U.S. funding deadline on Jan. 30 and next week’s jobs report.
29 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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Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, trading near $5,400 an ounce, while silver jumped 7.7% to $111.84 after hitting a record $117.69 Monday. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, fueling debate over future policy. Strategists and analysts warned of possible sharp pullbacks, citing technical signals and volatility risks. Citi raised its silver target to $150, but others cautioned of a potential 50% drop.
28 January 2026
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Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Spot silver rose 0.7% to $112.90 an ounce in early U.S. trading Wednesday, holding near Monday’s record high of $117.69. The iShares Silver Trust ETF gained 0.7% to $102.31. Traders are cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s briefing set for Wednesday. CME Group reported record metals trading volumes on Jan. 26 amid tariff concerns and safe-haven demand.
28 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD near $113 after record run as Fed decision looms

Silver price today: XAG/USD near $113 after record run as Fed decision looms

Spot silver slipped 0.2% to $112.82 an ounce Wednesday, after hitting a record $117.69 on Monday. The CME raised margin requirements on Comex silver futures following sharp price swings and record trading volumes. The dollar hovered near four-year lows ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later today. Silver-linked stocks and Indian silver imports also jumped amid volatility.
28 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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Silver price stays above $100 after record spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price stays above $100 after record spike as Fed decision looms

Spot silver jumped 4% to $108.05 an ounce Tuesday after hitting a record $117.69 the previous day. Retail traders poured $171 million into the iShares Silver Trust on Monday, with activity in silver ETFs rivaling tech stock frenzies. CME metals contracts hit a record 3.3 million traded Jan. 26. Shanghai silver traded at a $14 premium to London as Chinese demand surged.
27 January 2026
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Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Spot silver jumped 8.4% to $112.57 per ounce Tuesday morning, after hitting a record $117.69 the day before. Gold rose 1.6% to $5,092.09 as investors sought safe havens ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting. Shanghai premiums topped $14 over London prices, reflecting tight supply and strong Chinese demand. Analysts warn high prices could curb industrial use and increase volatility.
27 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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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Spot silver surged 11.45% to $114.76 an ounce by early afternoon in New York, after trading as high as $117.73. Investors moved into precious metals amid tariff threats and currency volatility, pushing silver-linked stocks and ETFs sharply higher. The gold/silver ratio dropped to 46.36. Analysts warned of possible profit-taking as the market awaits Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.
26 January 2026
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