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Market Overview - Silver prices experienced extreme volatility, with a historic surge of 10% followed by a sharp decline of 10% within a short period. This fluctuation was marked by silver breaking the $80 per ounce barrier before retreating [2] - Gold also faced significant losses, dropping $200 or 4.5% to below $4329 per ounce, marking its largest decline in two months [2] Silver Market Dynamics - The rapid decline in silver prices occurred shortly after reaching over $84 per ounce. This reversal coincided with the CME Group's announcement to raise margin requirements for various metal contracts, aimed at reducing speculative trading [6][8] - The increase in margin requirements is a standard procedure by exchanges to mitigate default risks among contract holders, especially after significant price increases [8] - Analysts noted that the recent price surge in metals, including silver, was unsustainable, leading to profit-taking and subsequent corrections [8] Year-to-Date Performance - Silver has seen a remarkable year-to-date increase of approximately 150%, driven by its status as a critical mineral, supply shortages, and rising industrial and investment demand [8] - Gold has risen about 65% this year, while platinum and palladium are also expected to show annual gains [8] Stock Market Reaction - On the evening of December 29, U.S. stock indices fell, with the Dow Jones dropping over 200 points, the Nasdaq declining by approximately 0.6%, and the S&P 500 decreasing by about 0.4% [9][10] - The "AI trading" sector faced pressure, with notable declines in stocks such as Nvidia, which fell nearly 2%, reversing part of its previous week's gains [10]