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 was largely driven by technical factors: a massive hike in margin requirements and forced liquidations. Now that the "weak hands" have been shaken out, several catalysts are driving the recovery:
Geopolitical Safe-Haven Demand: Tensions between the US and Iran spiked this week after the US military reported shooting down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier. This has sent investors rushing back to "hard assets."
The "Dip Buyers" Return: Institutional players and retail investors, particularly in Asia, viewed the 20–40% drop as a "once-in-a-decade" buying opportunity.
Weakness in the US Dollar: As the US dollar index softened and uncertainty grew around the Federal Reserve’s future under nominee Kevin Warsh, precious metals became more attractive.
Structural Supply Deficits: For silver, this marks the sixth consecutive year of a supply deficit. Industrial demand from AI hardware, solar panels, and EVs is currently outstripping mine production.
Market Snapshot (Feb 4–5, 2026)
Gold $5,070 / oz $4,403 $6,000 – $6,300
Silver $89 – $91 / oz $65 $120 – $133
Expert Outlook: Is it Sustainable?
While the speed of the rebound is staggering, major financial institutions remain aggressively bullish for the rest of 2026:
Recently hiked its year-end gold forecast to $6,300, citing massive central bank buying (expected to hit 800 tonnes this year).
UBS & Deutsche Bank: Both have updated targets toward the $6,000 mark for gold, viewing the current volatility as a "reset" rather than a trend reversal.
The Silver "Moon" Case: Some analysts believe silver could hit $125+ by late 2026 if industrial demand remains firm and the "debasement trade" (hedging against debt) continues.
Note: The market remains highly volatile. Analysts warn that while the floor seems to have held, "margin call" risks and shifts in Fed policy could still trigger sharp, short-term pullbacks.
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