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Gold and Silver futures fell following historic intraday volatility
Metals futures experienced one of the most significant two day declines in market history, with March Gold futures falling as low as 4740. The sharp move was outpaced by Silver futures, which fell more than 26% during the session, causing the gold/silver ratio to spike from 46.5 to 62.9. Market participants attributed the broad sell-off to the news about the next Federal Reserve chair. The selection of a historically hawkish economist has signaled a potential shift in monetary policy, strengthening the U.S. dollar and dampening the flight to safety trade. While Gold futures recovered slightly from session lows to ... (full story)
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