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Gold’s Panic Plunge: A 20% Correction, Structural Bull Market Intact — But Don’t Rush to Bottom‑Fish
A panic sell‑off pushed spot gold down roughly 10% intraday to about $4,400/oz, marking a more than 20% decline from recent highs after markets repriced US monetary policy following the nomination of former Fed governor Warsh. While short‑term volatility and technical damage argue against immediate bottom‑fishing, long‑term structural drivers such as central‑bank buying, physical demand and questions about dollar dominance keep a multi‑year bullish case alive.
Warsh Nomination and Dollar Surge Trigger a Global Sell-Off — Crypto and Metals Bear the Brunt
Markets roiled after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as his choice for Fed chair, sending the dollar higher and triggering a synchronized sell‑off across cryptocurrencies and precious metals. The move exposed thin liquidity and crowded positioning: bitcoin and ethereum fell sharply and metals suffered dramatic one‑day losses as traders repositioned for a potentially hawkish Fed.
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.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Raising Stakes for Rate Cuts and Fed Independence
President Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair, a pick that aligns with the White House’s push for faster interest‑rate cuts. Warsh’s finance background, family ties to the Lauder fortune and political alignment with Trump heighten the stakes for Fed independence and global markets.
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.
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair — a Hawkish Choice That Stokes Market Jitters
President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor and Wall Street banker, to be Federal Reserve chair. Markets moved sharply on the news as investors priced in a more hawkish US monetary stance, while the nomination raises questions about Fed independence and global spillovers from tighter US policy.
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.
Fed Holds Rates Steady after Prior Easing, Spotlighting Policy Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate at 3.50%–3.75% and signaled a cautious, data‑dependent approach after three rate cuts in late 2025. A 10–2 vote to hold, with two officials favoring an immediate 25‑basis‑point cut, exposed internal disagreement over how quickly to ease further amid still‑elevated inflation.
Powell Urges Next Fed Chair to Steer Clear of Politics as White House Pressure and DOJ Inquiry Intensify
At a Jan. 28 press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell urged his successor to distance the Federal Reserve from partisan politics as the bank held rates steady. Powell defended the Fed’s independence amid public hostility from President Trump and a Justice Department probe into a Fed headquarters renovation that has added legal uncertainty to the leadership transition.
Gold Surge and a Weakened Dollar: Markets Riposte as Trump Pressures Powell
Gold jumped past $5,200 per ounce as the U.S. dollar tumbled to near four-year lows amid falling consumer confidence and heightened political pressure on the Federal Reserve. President Trump’s public attacks on Chair Jerome Powell and the disclosure of a federal inquiry into Powell’s conduct have compounded market concerns about the independence of U.S. monetary policy.
Gold Breaks $5,000: A New Safe‑Haven Run as Dollar Wobbles and Central Banks Buy In
Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce on January 26 amid expectations of prolonged Fed easing, a weakening dollar and renewed safe‑haven demand from both central banks and retail investors. Central‑bank purchases, sizable ETF inflows and geopolitical jitters have combined to lift prices, but analysts warn of elevated short‑term volatility and key risks tied to future Fed policy and the pace of official buying.