【环球财经】金银29日上演“过山车”行情 白银半小时内急挫11%

Group 1 - Gold and silver prices experienced extreme volatility on January 29, reaching historical highs before a significant drop, with gold futures for April 2026 closing at $5410.8 per ounce, down $37 or 0.68% [1] - During the day, gold prices peaked at $5626.80 per ounce, while silver prices reached $121.785 per ounce before a sharp sell-off occurred, causing gold to plummet by $380 or nearly 7% in just 28 minutes, and silver to drop by 11% in the same timeframe [1] - Geopolitical tensions, particularly involving the U.S. and Iran, contributed to the initial surge in gold and silver prices, as President Trump warned of military action if Iran did not comply with nuclear negotiations [1] Group 2 - The U.S. Senate failed to advance a government funding bill, putting the federal government at risk of a partial shutdown, with funding for several departments set to run out on January 30 [2] - The World Gold Council reported that gold investment demand is projected to soar by 84% in 2025, reaching a record 2175 tons, with significant inflows into gold exchange-traded funds and the highest demand for gold bars and coins in 12 years [2]