Why Did Gold and Silver Prices Plunge? (Early 2026 Emergency Analysis)
Recently, the precious metals market experienced a violent “flash crash.” Gold fell roughly 25% from its peak, while silver plunged nearly 41% in just three days. For assets traditionally considered safe havens, this sudden collapse shocked many investors. So what really happened? Was this the end of the bull market — or simply a temporary correction? Let’s break down the three core drivers behind the crash and analyze what comes next. 1. The “Warsh Shock” and a Sudden Shift in Monetary Expectations The most decisive catalyst was the announcement that President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman. Warsh is widely viewed as a monetary “hawk,” meaning he favors tighter policy and higher interest rates to combat inflation. Markets quickly repriced expectations for future rate cuts. This shift had two immediate consequences: U.S. Treasury yields surged The U.S. Dollar strengthened sharply Gold and silver do not generate yield. When interest rate e...