International News
MELTDOWN! Gold, silver markets witness historic reversal
The global precious metals market witnessed a historic reversal. This “flash crash” follows a relentless multi-month rally that had recently pushed both metals to lifetime highs. COMEX silver rate was more than 31% lower than its lifetime high of $121.755 per ounce. The COMEX gold price ended over 11% lower at $4,763.10/oz.
Indian Gold and Silver ETFs saw declines of up to 20% in a single session.Gold futures expiring on February 5, 2026, slid by as much as Rs 11,000, or 6.5%, to settle at Rs 1,59,984 per 10 grams. Silver contracts for March 5, 2026, delivery saw an even steeper decline, plunging Rs 68,000, or 16.6%, to Rs 3,34,503 per kg – going below the Rs 3.5 lakh per kg mark.
President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair has rattled markets.The US Dollar surged following the Fed announcement, making dollar-denominated metals more expensive for international buyers and prompting immediate profit-booking.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) implemented aggressive margin increases for silver and gold. This forced highly leveraged traders to liquidate positions, triggering a “margin call” domino effect that drained market liquidity.
CME Group is raising margins on Comex gold and silver futures after prices suffered their biggest slides in decades.Gold margins will rise to 8% of the value of the underlying contract from the current 6% for a non-heightened risk profile. The heightened risk profile margins will be increased to 8.8% from the current 6.6%, it said.
Silver margins will climb to 15% from the current 11% for a non-heightened risk profile, while the heightened risk profile margins will be hiked to 16.5% from the current 12.1%, according to the statement. Platinum and palladium futures’ margins will also be boosted.
International News
Platinum Market Demonstrates Strong Resilience With Price Recovery
Rebound In Platinum Prices Is Primarily Attributed To Softer U.S. Dollar Sentiment and Declining Treasury Yields
Global commodities markets are observing a significant shift in precious metals, as platinum (XPL) demonstrates a robust price recovery following a stabilization period in key support zones. The asset class is currently experiencing a constructive short-term upward trajectory, heavily influenced by shifting macroeconomic indicators and evolving geopolitical dynamics.
The recent rebound in platinum prices is primarily attributed to a confluence of favorable macroeconomic factors, including softer U.S. dollar sentiment and declining Treasury yields. This capital reallocation toward precious metals has been further accelerated by a preliminary U.S.- Iran peace agreement. The geopolitical breakthrough has effectively mitigated energy inflation anxieties, providing a tailwind for industrial and precious commodities alike.
From a technical perspective, platinum has successfully established a firm baseline within the $1,650–$1,750 support corridor. Current market momentum indicates a near-term progression toward the $1,850–$1,900 resistance zone.
While current indicators support a bullish short-term structure, institutional analysts emphasize that the asset’s mid-to-long-term trajectory remains contingent upon upcoming regulatory and macroeconomic milestones.
The impending Federal Reserve policy decision serves as a critical focal point for the market. Stakeholders are advised to monitor the following primary risk factors that could impact market consolidation or trigger a breakout:
- Monetary Policy Signalling: A hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve could strengthen the U.S. dollar, potentially capping platinum’s upward momentum.
- Industrial Demand: As a dual-use asset, platinum’s long-term valuation remains closely tied to global industrial manufacturing output.
- Technical Breakouts: Sustained price action above the $1,900 threshold will be required to validate a broader macro-rally toward the next institutional target of $2,170.
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