🚨 US OPEN UPDATE: The "Flash Crash" Continues 📉
The opening bell for the US markets just rang, and the bloodbath in precious metals hasn't found its floor yet. Both Gold and Silver are struggling to hold onto key support levels as traders digest the hawkish shift in the Fed's stance and a surging US Dollar Index (DXY), currently sitting near a four-year high.
Here is the "just-in" data for Friday, February 6, 2026:
📉 Live Price Snapshot (Approx. 9:00 AM ET)Asset Price per Ounce 24h Change Status
$PAXG Spot Gold $4,678.43 🔴 -2.69% Testing $4,650 support
$XAG Spot Silver $70.18 🔴 -8.51%🌩️ Why the "Bears" are Winning
The "Warsh" Effect: The market is still reeling from the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, signaling a "tough on inflation" regime. Higher rates = higher dollar = cheaper gold.
Data Dump: The US government shutdown has ended, and a massive backlog of economic data (including JOLTs) is hitting the wires today, adding to the volatility.
Margin Call Cascades: Exchanges like the CME have hiked margin requirements, forcing leveraged traders to sell their positions immediately to cover losses.
📉 Critical Levels to Watch
Gold: If we break below $4,650, technical analysts warn of a "fast trip" down to the $4,500 psychological level.
Silver: The $70 mark is the line in the sand. OCBC analysts previously warned that failing to hold here could trigger a slide toward $58–$60.
Pro Tip: Volatility is at a 2-year high. "Bargain hunters" tried to step in at $4,800 yesterday and got trapped. Watch the $70 silver level closely—it’s the heartbeat of the market right now.
Is this the end of the bull run, or just a healthy (if violent) correction?
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