[MARKET UPDATE] Precious metals continue to decline (XAU -4%, XAG -7.3%) as DXY rebounds from losses earlier in the week

The decline in precious metals, with gold and silver down significantly, is likely driven by a rebound in the DXY, suggesting strengthened dollar sentiment.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 29 Jan 2026, 15:48 UTCOn the live feed at 15:28 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US Senate Republication Leader Thune says shutdown talks are going in the right direction, Politico reports

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US EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change (Jan/23) -242Bcf vs. Exp. -232Bcf (Prev. -120Bcf)

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[MARKET UPDATE] Precious metals continue to decline (XAU -4%, XAG -7.3%) as DXY rebounds from losses earlier in the week

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Repsol (REP SM) and Chevron (CVX) is to receive licence approvals from the US Treasury's OFAC, according to Politico

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US Defence Secretary Hegseth is reportedly not expected to attend NATO's Defence Minister meeting next month, according to sources

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This movement indicates reduced demand for these alternative stores of value in the face of a firmer dollar, which often inversely affects commodity prices. Traders should monitor the dollar's trajectory as it impacts inflation expectations and broader market sentiment.

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