Brace for Continued Volatility in Precious Metals

With the US Federal Reserve independence eroding and Trump’s newly-announced restrictions on the US banking industry, precious metals are once again catching a bid this morning.

That said, the call for risk management remains in place, as both sides of the market seem poised for epic squeezes and heightened volatility.

PS: I remember the crazy precious metals market of 2011 quite well, and this recent price action makes 2011 look like child’s play. – Chris

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(Snapshot of Feb ’26 CME Gold Futures courtesy CQG, approximately 6AM CST 1/12/2026)

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