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Precious Metals News 21 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

Silver breaks $100 as gold nears $5,000 — what’s driving the record precious-metals run

Silver breaks $100 as gold nears $5,000 — what’s driving the record precious-metals run

Spot silver jumped above $100 an ounce for the first time, closing at $100.94 late Friday. Gold neared $5,000, hitting a session high of $4,988.17, as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate cut expectations. Platinum and palladium also surged, with platinum reaching a record $2,771.10. Tight supply and thin liquidity fueled sharp price swings across metals markets.
23 January 2026
Silver price surges toward $100 after record hit as Fed week looms

Silver price surges toward $100 after record hit as Fed week looms

Spot silver hit a record $99.34 an ounce in early Friday trading before easing to $97.85, as gold and platinum also reached new highs. The dollar index fell to a two-week low, down about 1% for the week. Traders expect the Federal Reserve to pause at its Jan. 27-28 meeting, with two rate cuts still forecast for 2026. Indian gold dealers reported strong investment demand ahead of the Feb. 1 budget.
23 January 2026
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Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Spot silver jumped 2.1% to $95.05 an ounce by late morning in New York, after hitting a record $95.87 earlier Tuesday. The surge followed President Trump’s retreat from Greenland-linked tariffs and fresh U.S. inflation data showing core PCE up 2.8% year-on-year. The dollar slipped ahead of key economic releases. Gold rose 0.6% to $4,860 an ounce.
22 January 2026
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Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Wall Street posted its strongest session in two months Wednesday after President Trump dropped tariff threats linked to Greenland, sending the S&P 500 up 1.16% and the Dow higher by 588 points. Asian markets followed, with South Korea’s Kospi briefly topping 5,000. Gold retreated from record highs as volatility eased. European shares and the euro also gained as investors awaited central bank decisions and key earnings.
22 January 2026
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Gold slips from record highs as Trump cools Greenland threats; Kuwait gold rates stay near peaks

Gold slips from record highs as Trump cools Greenland threats; Kuwait gold rates stay near peaks

Gold fell 0.8% to $4,796.75 an ounce Thursday after hitting a record $4,887.82, as eased geopolitical tensions cut demand. Kuwait’s 24-carat retail gold rate held at 47.92 dinars per gram. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 gold forecast to $5,400 an ounce. In India, dealers charged up to $112 an ounce premium amid supply concerns and speculation over higher import duties.
22 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Spot silver dropped 1.4% to $93.25 an ounce Wednesday, retreating after a recent rally toward $100. Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, while platinum hit a record high. The Cboe Volatility Index reached an eight-week peak amid geopolitical tensions and swings in currency and bond markets. In India, silver premiums jumped to $8 an ounce as traders anticipated possible import duty hikes.
21 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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