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Group 1 - International gold and silver futures prices continued to fluctuate on February 2, with April gold futures closing at $4653 per ounce, down 1.95% from the previous trading day, and March silver futures down 1.94% at $77 per ounce [1] - Following the initial decline, gold and silver futures rebounded significantly in overnight trading, with increases exceeding 4% and 9% respectively [1] - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group announced on January 30 an increase in metal futures margin requirements, raising the margin for gold futures from 6% to 8% and for silver futures from 11% to 15%, effective after the close on February 2 [1] Group 2 - The increase in margin requirements is expected to negatively impact related contracts, as higher capital expenditures may suppress speculative participation, reduce liquidity, and force traders to liquidate positions [1] - On January 30, gold futures fell over 10% and silver futures dropped more than 30%, influenced by market expectations of a hawkish monetary policy from the Federal Reserve following President Trump's nomination of Kevin Walsh as the next Fed Chair [1] - Christopher Forbes from CMC Markets described the sharp decline in gold prices as a typical correction after a significant rise, indicating that the long-term bullish trend remains unchanged [1] Group 3 - Matthew Pigott from the independent research firm Metal Focus characterized the January price increase in precious metals as "irrational exuberance," suggesting that the current extreme sell-off is a healthy adjustment [2]