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Silver News 1 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Silver price plunges today as dollar firms and China selling hits metals — what traders watch next

Silver price plunges today as dollar firms and China selling hits metals — what traders watch next

Spot silver plunged 12.8% to $76.94 an ounce by 9:47 a.m. ET Thursday, erasing a brief rally after heavy futures selling and thin liquidity. The iShares Silver Trust ETF fell to $67.39, down from $79.18. Analysts cited profit-taking, a stronger dollar, and easing geopolitical tensions. Attention shifts to upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data after a brief government shutdown.
5 February 2026
Silver ETFs crash 21% as MCX silver drops 10% in India, gold whipsaws on dollar and Fed nerves

Silver ETFs crash 21% as MCX silver drops 10% in India, gold whipsaws on dollar and Fed nerves

Silver futures on India’s MCX fell 10% Thursday, with March contracts down Rs 26,850 to Rs 2,42,000 per kg. MCX Clearing Corporation raised margins to 4.5% for silver and 1% for gold, with more hikes expected Friday. Silver ETFs in India dropped up to 21%, while global spot silver plunged 9.3% to $79.88 an ounce. Gold futures and ETFs also declined amid a stronger dollar and weak industrial demand.
Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) stock jumps about 10% as silver rebounds — what traders watch next

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) stock jumps about 10% as silver rebounds — what traders watch next

Sprott Physical Silver Trust surged 10.3% to $28.46 in late-morning New York trading Tuesday, tracking a 9.4% rebound in spot silver after a two-day rout. Trading volume hit 13 million units. The trust’s units closed Monday at a 4.9% discount to net asset value. Silver’s rally followed news of Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve and higher futures margins.
3 February 2026
Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Spot gold jumped 5.3% to $4,913.59 an ounce and silver surged 9% to $86.60 on Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s heavy losses. The U.S. January jobs report will not be released Friday due to a partial government shutdown. CME raised margin requirements, intensifying forced selling Monday. Banks kept 2026 gold forecasts above $6,000 an ounce despite recent volatility.
Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Spot silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce by late Monday in London, down about 32% from last week’s record high. CME Group will raise margin requirements on silver futures after the close. The iShares Silver Trust ETF dropped 6% to $70.72. JPMorgan warned silver lacks central bank buyers and could see more volatility if forced selling continues.
First Majestic Silver (AG) stock price sinks as silver selloff deepens; what traders watch next

First Majestic Silver (AG) stock price sinks as silver selloff deepens; what traders watch next

First Majestic Silver shares fell 17% to $20.84 in early New York trading Monday as spot silver plunged 3.8% to $81.41 an ounce. The selloff followed a margin hike by CME Group and a shift in Fed leadership expectations. Pan American Silver and Hecla Mining also dropped more than 13%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
2 February 2026
Silver price slides again as margin hikes bite; Warsh Fed pick keeps metals on back foot

Silver price slides again as margin hikes bite; Warsh Fed pick keeps metals on back foot

Spot silver fell 3.4% to $81.65 an ounce by 1008 GMT Monday, extending losses after a record 27% plunge Friday. CME hiked margin requirements, forcing traders to liquidate positions as the dollar strengthened. Silver has dropped about a third since last week’s all-time high. The market is bracing for more volatility ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
Gold price drops ₹9,050 in India as silver sinks ₹20,000 — JP Morgan still bets on $6,300 gold

Gold price drops ₹9,050 in India as silver sinks ₹20,000 — JP Morgan still bets on $6,300 gold

Gold prices in India fell Rs 9,050 to Rs 151,530 per 10 grams Monday, while silver dropped Rs 20,000 to Rs 300,000 per kg after a global selloff. CME raised trading margins as volatility surged. JP Morgan projected gold could reach $6,300 an ounce by year-end, despite spot prices dropping to $4,677. India’s Economic Survey expects strong gold demand to continue through 2026.
2 February 2026
Fresnillo stock price slides 5% as gold and silver plunge — what could move FRES.L next

Fresnillo stock price slides 5% as gold and silver plunge — what could move FRES.L next

Fresnillo shares fell 5.1% to 3,702 pence Friday in London, with trading volume doubling its 50-day average. The miner cut its 2026 silver and gold output forecasts, citing mine plan changes and project delays. Gold and silver prices dropped sharply after hitting records earlier in the week. Morgan Stanley flagged 5%-9% downside risk to 2026 consensus volume estimates and kept an underweight rating.
1 February 2026
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