Market Turmoil: Precious Metals Plunge and Wall Street Rebounds Amid Volatility

Global financial markets experienced a tumultuous day as precious metals saw significant declines and Wall Street rebounded. Silver experienced its largest two-day loss in decades, while the U.S. stock market recovered losses amid positive economic data and artificial intelligence funding news. Major currency fluctuations and central bank activities added to the market dynamics.

On Monday, global financial markets faced significant volatility as precious metals experienced sharp declines while Wall Street demonstrated resilience by bouncing back. Silver suffered one of its most substantial two-day losses in decades, witnessing a 27% drop on Friday, followed by a further decline on Monday.

The U.S. stock market, however, overcame earlier setbacks with the S&P 500 ascending due to positive signs from artificial intelligence funding and surprising economic data. Additionally, factory activity in the U.S. showed growth for the first time in a year in January, contributing to market optimism.

Fueled by President Trump's comments on Iran and currency movements, oil prices also tumbled, causing crude futures to fall by more than 5%. Market focus remained on corporate earnings, central bank meetings, and the potential nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair.

(With inputs from agencies.)