Precious metals have entered a historic "parabolic" phase this January 2026, with Gold ($XAU) shattering the $5,500 mark and Silver ($XAG) eyeing $120.As traditional markets face systemic instability, the "Debasement Trade" is in full swing, driving massive capital into hard assets.[
🛠 Why are Gold and Silver Skyrocketing?
Greenland Geopolitics: The "Greenland Crisis" has fractured the NATO alliance. U.S. threats of annexation and 25% tariffs on European allies have sent risk-aversion levels to early-1930s highs.[
Dollar Breakdown: The US Dollar Index (DXY) is lurching toward the high 90s, dropping nearly 10% over the last year as investors seek alternatives to the greenback.[3, 7, 8]
Fed vs. Politics: Despite intense executive pressure and a DOJ inquiry into Chair Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%–3.75% this week, signaling a "higher-for-longer" stance that has failed to stabilize the sliding dollar.[9, 10, 11]
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Price Action: PAXG hit an All-Time High of $5,619.09 today, mirroring the explosive spot gold rally.
📊 Technical Levels to Watch (Jan 29, 2026)
Gold ($XAU): Currently trading near $5,548. Analysts see $5,700 as the next psychological target, with strong support at $5,100.
Silver ($XAG): Trading around $117 after hitting a record high of $119.42. Watch $115.40 for trend support; a breach could lead to a healthy consolidation.
⚠️ Market Note: While the trend remains strongly bullish, "meme stock" level volatility in gold suggests high mean-reversion risks. Discipline in position sizing is essential.[19, 4]
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