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, precious metals experienced one of the sharpest corrections in history at the start of February. However, this decline was not a permanent collapse; instead, it opened the door to a massive rebound following a "healthy reset."
Triggers Behind the Sharp Decline
This "cleansing" operation in the markets was no coincidence. The main factors that pulled gold and silver down in a short period were:
Fed Chair Nomination and Policy Shift: The nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair increased expectations for a "tight monetary policy" and a "strong dollar," triggering profit-taking in non-yielding gold and silver.
Margin Calls: Increased margin requirements by the CME Group led to the forced liquidation of high-leverage positions, causing prices to pull back 10-15% within seconds.
Why Are They Rebounding Now? (#GoldAndSilverRebound)
Following the dip, three unwavering pillars support the major recovery that has pushed gold back above $5,000 and silver back over $85:
Strategic Central Bank Purchases: Central banks worldwide, particularly those in emerging markets, viewed this sharp decline as a "strategic buying opportunity." The appetite for accumulating non-dollar reserves provided a structural floor for prices.
Geopolitical Friction: Tensions between the US and Iran, along with new tariffs related to global trade wars, redirected investors back to gold—the ultimate safe haven. In a world of geopolitical risk, gold remains the final sanctuary.
Industrial Demand for Silver: Silver's recovery has been even more aggressive than gold's. This is because silver is an irreplaceable industrial raw material for solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI infrastructure. A five-year supply deficit turns every price drop into a stockpiling opportunity for manufacturers.
Investor Perspective for 2026
As of February 2026, market analysts interpret this rebound not as the end of the bull market, but as the beginning of a new rally phase after "clearing the froth." Major institutions like Deutsche Bank and UBS maintain their projections that gold could test the $6,000 level by year-end.
The Golden Rule: Panic weeds out the weak hands; patience and fundamental analysis determine the true winners. This rapid recovery of gold and silver is proof that as long as global systemic uncertainties persist, these metals will not surrender their "monetary authority" to anyone.