The gold, silver, and bitcoin rally halts following the new hawkish Fed nominee pick, Warsh.

Yahoo Finance | January 30, 2026 at 11:31 PM UTC
Bearish 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Gold futures are down 7% and spot gold has seen its biggest drop since the early 1980s, while silver futures are down over 26%.
  • The market reaction is attributed to the hawkish stance of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, which is also contributing to a rising US Dollar Index.
  • Despite the broader market selling and hawkish outlook, Bitcoin is holding up around $83,727, experiencing only a slight dip.

AI Summary

The video discusses the halt in rallies for gold, silver, and Bitcoin following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair, who is perceived as hawkish. This has led to significant drops in precious metals and a strengthening US Dollar Index, while Bitcoin shows relative resilience.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 95%
Consensus Bearish 95%