What's driving the rollercoaster in gold and silver prices?
ABC News••business
Key Points:
- Silver prices experienced their largest single-day drop in nearly five years on Monday, followed by an almost 8% rebound on Tuesday, with gold and other precious metals showing similar volatility.
- In 2025, gold and silver had a banner year, rising 66% and 160% respectively, far outpacing the S&P 500's 17% gain, driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainty boosting demand for safe-haven assets.
- The recent price volatility was partly triggered by the CME Group increasing margin requirements for futures traders, which deterred some investors and led to a price dip that some viewed as a buying opportunity.
- Analysts warn that the extreme price swings may signal the final stages of a mature bull market for
