Silver and gold extend losses after last week's historic plunge | Gold and silver prices are slumping after their meteoric rise. Here's why. | Gold Slump Eases as Traders Weigh Unwinding of Crowded Bets

HigherIQ · Feb 3, 2026 · 5m

00:00 — Introduction 00:16 — The Crash 00:17 — Why Gold Is the World's Oldest Fear Gauge 00:17 — Silver's Even Wilder Ride 00:20 — What Lit the Fuse 00:29 — What It Might Be Telling Us 00:29 — Wrap Up Sources: - Silver and gold extend losses after last week's historic plunge (CNBC): https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/gold-silver-sell-off-historic-plunge-.html - Gold and silver prices are slumping after their meteoric rise. Here's why. (CBS News): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gold-price-silver-today-precious-metals/ - Gold Slump Eases as Traders Weigh Unwinding of Crowded Bets (Bloomberg)…