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Precious Metals News 5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026

Silver price pulls back under $80 as dollar firms; SLV jumps ahead of U.S. jobs data

Silver price pulls back under $80 as dollar firms; SLV jumps ahead of U.S. jobs data

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 07:09 EST — Premarket Silver prices slid more than 2% on Wednesday as profit-taking and a firmer U.S. dollar cooled a sharp rally that pushed the metal to record highs. Spot silver — the price for immediate delivery — was down 2.3% at $79.40 per ounce by 10:01 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of $83.62 on Dec. 29. “It’s been quite a frenetic and volatile start to kick off the New Year,” said Jamie Dutta, chief market analyst at Nemo.money. Reuters The pullback matters because traders are shifting their focus from geopolitics to U.S.
7 January 2026
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Fresnillo stock (FRES.L) falls after 52-week high as gold, silver prices pull back

Fresnillo stock (FRES.L) falls after 52-week high as gold, silver prices pull back

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:32 GMT — Regular session Fresnillo PLC shares fell 4.2% to 3,524 pence by 0930 GMT on Wednesday, snapping a two-day climb that took the FTSE 100 precious-metals miner to a fresh 52-week high. The stock had risen 4.3% on Monday and 5.2% on Tuesday, and traded between 3,508 and 3,666 pence on Wednesday. Investing.com The move tracked a slide in bullion after a sharp run-up, keeping precious-metal miners on the back foot at the start of the London session. Spot gold — the cash price for immediate delivery — was down 1.1% at $4,449 an
7 January 2026
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Silver price jumps above $80 and SLV surges after hours as Fed-and-jobs week bites

Silver price jumps above $80 and SLV surges after hours as Fed-and-jobs week bites

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 17:18 EST — After-hours Shares of iShares Silver Trust, a silver-backed trust that trades like a stock, rose 6.7% to $73.71 in after-hours trading on Tuesday, as spot silver — the cash price for immediate delivery — jumped 5.4% to $80.68 an ounce. “Precious metals traders see more risk on the horizon than stock and bond traders do at present,” said Jim Wyckoff, a senior analyst at Kitco Metals, citing the weekend U.S. raid in Venezuela and renewed safe-haven demand. Reuters The jolt matters because SLV is a heavily used proxy for silver in equity
6 January 2026
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SLV stock jumps as silver price climbs above $80; Venezuela turmoil and Fed cuts in focus

SLV stock jumps as silver price climbs above $80; Venezuela turmoil and Fed cuts in focus

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 13:43 (EST) — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose 6.3% to $73.44 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as silver prices pushed higher. Silver miner First Majestic Silver gained 7.9%, while Pan American Silver and Wheaton Precious Metals were up about 4.0% and 3.6%, respectively. SLV hit $73.83 and had traded about 70 million shares by early afternoon. The move matters because silver is trading on macro headlines again, not corporate results. The metal straddles two roles — a haven in crises and an industrial input — which can amplify swings when investors
6 January 2026
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Gold.com stock steadies as Monex deal closes and gold prices hit a one-week high

Gold.com stock steadies as Monex deal closes and gold prices hit a one-week high

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 10:06 EST — Regular session Gold.com Inc shares were little changed on Tuesday, up less than 0.1% at $36.35 in early U.S. trading, after the precious-metals dealer confirmed it had closed its acquisition of Monex Precious Metals. The deal lands as gold prices regain momentum, a backdrop that can lift volumes for retailers and traders that make money on buying and selling bullion, coins and storage services. Gold.com has been building out that direct-to-consumer model as investors look for hedges against geopolitical risk and shifting U.S. rate expectations. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,463.63 an
6 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 10:08 EST — Regular session Shares of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), a popular proxy for the silver price, rose about 4.8% to $72.40 in morning trading on Tuesday. Silver-linked equities also climbed, with First Majestic Silver up about 4.7%, Pan American Silver up about 3.0%, and the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF up about 3.2%. Spot silver — the price for immediate delivery — gained 2.4% to $78.31 an ounce, supported by renewed safe-haven demand and easing-rate expectations. ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista said precious metals were “supported by increased safe-haven demand amid heightened geopolitical
6 January 2026
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Silver price jumps toward $78 as Venezuela shock and Fed cut bets lift demand

Silver price jumps toward $78 as Venezuela shock and Fed cut bets lift demand

New York, January 6, 2026, 06:20 EST — Premarket Silver prices climbed on Tuesday, with spot silver — for immediate delivery — up 1.9% at $77.97 an ounce by 0946 GMT as safe-haven demand rose after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and markets leaned further into U.S. rate-cut bets. “Safe-haven demand and rising bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts are underpinning the market,” said Ricardo Evangelista, an analyst at ActivTrades. Gold edged up 0.1% to $4,452.60 an ounce, while platinum rose 1.4% and palladium gained 0.2%. Reuters The move matters now because silver sits at the crossroads
6 January 2026
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Gold price today: MCX gold tops ₹1.38 lakh as silver jumps ₹10,000 in India

Gold price today: MCX gold tops ₹1.38 lakh as silver jumps ₹10,000 in India

New Delhi, January 6, 2026, 07:36 (IST) Silver futures on India’s Multi Commodity Exchange jumped about 10,000 rupees a kilogram on Monday, brushing an intraday high of 249,900 rupees. Gold futures rose 1.75% to around 138,140 rupees per 10 grams in the same session, data cited by Jagran showed. Jagran The rally tracked a global surge in precious metals after U.S. strikes in Venezuela pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. “The situation around Venezuela has clearly reactivated safe-haven demand,” said Alexander Zumpfe, a precious metals trader at Heraeus Metals Germany. Spot gold rose 2.7% to $4,444.52 an ounce and silver jumped
6 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV climbs nearly 6% as Venezuela strikes lift safe-haven demand

Silver price stock SLV climbs nearly 6% as Venezuela strikes lift safe-haven demand

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 13:38 EST — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose 5.7% to $69.49 in Monday afternoon trading. Spot silver jumped 6% to $76.99 an ounce after U.S. strikes in Venezuela revived demand for safe-haven assets, while markets also weighed expectations for U.S. rate cuts later this year. “The situation around Venezuela has clearly reactivated safe-haven demand,” said Alexander Zumpfe, a precious metals trader at Heraeus Metals Germany. Reuters The move matters because silver has become a quick-read barometer for macro risk at the start of 2026. When investors turn cautious, they often buy
5 January 2026
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Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:56 EST — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust, a silver-backed exchange-traded fund that trades like a stock, jumped 4.7% to $68.81 in early New York dealing. The fund’s intraday range ran from $67.61 to $69.68. The move mattered because it put silver back in the driver’s seat after a choppy end to 2025, with geopolitical risk quickly bleeding into assets investors treat as refuges. “Safe-haven” buying is demand for assets traders use as shelter when headlines turn hostile. Reuters It also landed as traders reset interest-rate bets for the new year. Precious metals
5 January 2026
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Silver price today surges as Venezuela raid drives safe-haven demand; U.S. payrolls next test

Silver price today surges as Venezuela raid drives safe-haven demand; U.S. payrolls next test

PRECIOUS METALS, January 5, 2026, 02:42 ET — Market closed Silver prices jumped in overnight trade on Monday after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, prompting fresh demand for safe-haven assets, which investors buy when risk rises. COMEX silver futures — traded on the U.S. metals exchange — were last up about 5.9% at $75.18 an ounce by 2:32 a.m. ET, after touching $76.05, Google Finance data showed.  Google The move matters because silver has become one of the market’s most volatile bellwethers after last year’s outsized rally. Spot silver ended 2025 up 147% and hit an all-time
5 January 2026
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Silver price tumbles from record as India’s gold rate drops — experts’ 2026 playbook

Silver price tumbles from record as India’s gold rate drops — experts’ 2026 playbook

NEW DELHI, Jan 4, 2026, 20:05 ET Silver prices have slipped about 13% from a record high and some market watchers see the metal dropping as much as 60% by the end of India’s fiscal 2027, after a surge that has started to squeeze industrial users. Silver hit $82.670 an ounce in the international market on Monday and fell to $71.300 by Friday, a drop of $11.37, Live Hindustan reported. After a 180% jump in 2025, the report said, analysts warned that high prices were pushing end-users to consider substitutes, even as short covering — buying back to close bearish
5 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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