Gold Rebounds as Fed Risk, Weak Jobs, and Crypto Stress Collide

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors February 4th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold Over $5,000, Silver Surges After Deep Sell-Off Gold futures reclaimed the $5,000/oz mark Wednesday, rebounding after last week’s historic plunge. Prices rose about 3% to roughly $5,070/oz, while silver surged 8–10% toward the $90/oz level. The bounce followed one of the sharpest precious-metals sell-offs in decades, with gold down more than 13% and silver nearly 30% earlier this week. Traders point to dip-buying and forced liquidations running their course as key drivers of the rebound. After crowded trades unwound, selling pressure eased. Many now view the drop as a technical reset, not a breakdown in underlying demand. Still, volatility remains elevated. Measures like the […]
Gold (+6%) and Silver (+10%) Stage Dramatic Comeback

Gold climbed 6.2% and silver surged 10% Tuesday as precious metals rebounded from their worst selloff in decades. Mining stocks rallied alongside the comeback. Meanwhile, Trump unveiled a $12 billion mineral reserve to counter China and slashed India tariffs to 18%—though key details remain missing.
JP Morgan Sees $6,300 Gold After Historic Crash

Gold fell nearly $1,000 from record highs while silver crashed 31% in the worst precious metals rout in decades. Chinese speculators fueled the rally — then sparked the collapse. Yet JP Morgan raised its target to $6,300 and Singapore buyers lined up for more.
Gold’s Week: $9T Swing, Trump’s Fed Pick, and Record Premiums

Gold tumbled 7% Friday as Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell at the Fed. Despite the pullback, gold is up 15% in January—its best month since 1999. Wall Street now sees $8,000+ gold by decade’s end, while Asian buyers pay record premiums.
Gold Breaks $5,500 as Metals Rally Accelerates

Gold rockets past $5,500 per ounce, hitting fresh records as investors pile into safe-haven assets. Global gold demand reached an all-time high in 2025, while Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative takes a hit. Copper surges on China speculation, and the Fed holds rates steady at 3.5-3.75%.
Gold Passes $5,300 as Fed Meets, Dollar Craters

Gold surged past $5,300 for the first time as the Federal Reserve begins its policy meeting amid growing dollar concerns. Silver hit $116, squeezing solar manufacturers. The dollar dropped to four-year lows on Fed independence fears. Meanwhile, Australia’s inflation is heading the opposite direction.
Why Gold Just Hit $5,100 and Where It’s Headed Next

Gold blasted past $5,100 per ounce, hitting an all-time high as debt crisis fears grip global markets. Silver surged to $117.69. Former Fed officials warn inflation is accelerating. The dollar is weakening. And Deutsche Bank just raised its gold target to $6,000. Here’s what’s happening.
Gold Breaks $5,000 as Bond Markets Crack

Gold shattered the $5,000 barrier for the first time on Jan. 26 while silver topped $100, marking historic milestones as investors flee risk assets. Japan’s bond market meltdown, Fed uncertainty, and supply disruptions are driving unprecedented demand for safe-haven assets.
Gold Price Eyes $5,000, Silver Nears $100

Gold is approaching $5,000 per ounce. Silver is pushing toward $100. Bitcoin remains stuck around $89,000 — down 26% from its highs. When real uncertainty hits, investors are choosing what’s worked for millennia. Plus: the copper shortage threatening global growth.
Gold Eases on Greenland News, But Banks See $5,400+

Gold retreated from record highs after Trump softened his Greenland stance, but Goldman Sachs just raised its year-end target to $5,400. With GDP strong but labor markets frozen, inflation still elevated, and central banks buying, Wall Street sees higher prices ahead for precious metals.
