Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink as dramatic reversal of gold rally spooks markets

Market Overview - US stock futures experienced a significant decline, with Nasdaq 100 futures dropping 1%, S&P 500 futures falling approximately 0.7%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average contracts sliding 0.3% [1] - Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, faced intense selling pressure, with gold briefly falling by 10% and silver sinking over 15%, marking a record single-day drop of around 30% on Friday [2] - Bitcoin fell below the $80,000 mark for the first time since April, trading just below $77,000 per token [3] Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve by President Trump has raised speculation regarding future interest rate movements, with traders anticipating two rate cuts by the end of the year [4] Corporate Earnings and Economic Data - Over 100 S&P 500 companies are set to report earnings this week, including major firms like Amazon, Alphabet, Disney, Palantir, and Advanced Micro Devices [6] - The upcoming January jobs report is expected to show an addition of 65,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate projected to remain at 4.4% [6] Company-Specific Developments - Estée Lauder's stock rose by 6% following a partnership with SalonCentric to distribute products across over 850 US stores [7] - GameStop's stock continued to rise, climbing 4% on Friday, as CEO Ryan Cohen expressed intentions to expand the company through acquisitions [7] - Newmont's stock fell more than 3% during premarket hours as gold prices dropped below $5,000 [8] Currency Movements - The US dollar strengthened against major currencies, particularly those sensitive to commodity prices, as gold and silver prices plummeted [10] - The dollar gained approximately 1% over the weekend, rebounding after a decline in the second half of January [11]