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Margin Calls, a Fed Nomination and an Epic Plunge: What Broke the Gold and Silver Rally
A sudden change in U.S. Fed leadership expectations triggered a dollar rally and mass liquidations that sent gold and silver tumbling from record highs in late January. Forced margin calls, tightened exchange risk controls and algorithmic selling amplified the shock, producing one of the most violent single-day declines in decades while raising questions about leverage and liquidity in commodity markets.
After Metals Flash Crash, CME Raises Margins — Liquidity Set to Tighten as Crowded Longs Unwind
A violent rout in gold and silver prompted the CME to raise COMEX margin requirements, with gold margins moving from 6% to 8% and silver from 11% to 15%, effective after the close on Feb. 2. The crash was driven by a rapid shift in Fed expectations following the nomination of Kevin Warsh and the unwinding of crowded, highly leveraged long positions, forcing exchanges to shore up clearinghouse protections.
Gold’s Rollercoaster: Record Peak, Lightning Sell-Off and What Comes Next
Gold rallied to an extraordinary intraday peak in late January before a flash crash erased roughly 6% and knocked several silver and gold ETFs lower. The drop reflected technical profit-taking and forced liquidations amid a crowded, leveraged market, but structural supports — weak dollars, central-bank buying and geopolitical risk — remain intact.
Flash Crash in Precious Metals: Gold Suffers 40-Year Intraday Drop as Silver Plunges 36%
A dramatic overnight sell-off saw spot silver plunge as much as 36% and spot gold fall over 12% intraday, with both metals closing substantially lower. The rout followed a rebound in the dollar after news that President Trump would nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, and was amplified by crowded positioning and thin liquidity. The move raises questions about market positioning, Fed independence and the durability of metals as an inflation hedge.
Shenzhen ‘Private Gold’ Scheme Freezes Withdrawals as Investors Face Billion‑Yuan Losses
A Shenzhen‑based private gold platform, Jieworui, has frozen withdrawals and offered investors steep haircuts, leaving potential claims exceeding 100 billion yuan and tens of thousands affected. The product was a high‑leverage, social‑media‑distributed ‘lock‑price’ scheme that failed when rising gold prices overwhelmed the operator’s liquidity, prompting regulatory scrutiny and potential criminal probes.
Trump Declares 'National Emergency' to Threaten Tariffs on Cuba Suppliers and Canadian Planes
President Trump declared a national emergency and threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba while also escalating a trade dispute with Canada by threatening to suspend aircraft certifications and impose a 50% duty on Canadian-made planes. The moves mix emergency powers and trade coercion, risking legal challenges, strained allied relations and disruption to aerospace supply chains, while pushing investors toward safe-haven assets.
Gold and Silver Collapse Roils Chinese Markets: Miners, Jewelers and Commodities Stocks Hit Hard
Spot gold and silver plunged on January 30, with spot gold down as much as nearly 5% and silver nearly 7% intraday, prompting a broad sell‑off in Chinese precious‑metals and nonferrous equities. Major mining and metals stocks hit daily down limits while leading jewellery brands sharply cut retail gold prices, transmitting market stress to consumers and corporates.
Gold Nears $5,600 as Metals Rally Signals a Shift in Risk, Reserve Strategy and Inflation Fears
Gold and other metals have surged sharply this week, with gold approaching $5,600/oz and major base and precious metals hitting record highs in China. The rally is being driven by heightened geopolitical risk, expectations of Federal Reserve easing, record central-bank buying and structural supply tightness, particularly for silver.
Gold’s Rally Rewrites the Script: Why $5,500 Is Just the Beginning
Spot gold surged past $5,500 an ounce after the Fed held rates, as markets priced a dovish pivot, central-bank buying persisted and political risks to Fed independence rose. Technical forces and ETF flows amplified the move, leaving bullion supported but likely to remain volatile through 2026.
Gold Above $5,000 Reprices Miners — Chinese Producers Ride a Historic Rally but Faces Risks
A historic surge in gold prices above $5,000 an ounce has repriced mining stocks, particularly Chinese producers, which are reporting large profit upgrades for 2025 driven by higher prices, modest production gains and efficiency improvements. Major banks and wealth managers have lifted price targets further, while analysts caution that central-bank buying and ETF flows underpin the rally even as macro risks could prompt sharp corrections.
Spot Gold Surges Past $5,500 an Ounce as Safe‑Haven Demand Meets Fragile Fundamentals
Spot gold surpassed $5,500 per ounce on January 29, driven by safe‑haven flows amid fiscal, currency and geopolitical concerns. Analysts warn that resilient global growth and rising yields could blunt further gains even as speculative momentum supports the rally.
Gold Surge and Sector Rotation Lift Hong Kong Stocks: Hang Seng Climbs 2.6% as Miners, Property and EVs Rally
Hong Kong stocks rallied on Wednesday, led by gold miners, property developers and electric-vehicle makers, pushing the Hang Seng up 2.58%. Spot gold hitting new highs drove a miners' rally even as investors cheered signs of regulatory easing for some developers and continued strength in domestic EV and semiconductor names.