Gold & Silver Dip: Lunar New Year Impact and Silver Default Fears
February 17, 2026681 view(s)Gold and silver prices dipped amid Lunar New Year slowdowns and rising silver delivery concerns. Here’s what investors should know about default fears.

Gold and silver prices dipped amid Lunar New Year slowdowns and rising silver delivery concerns. Here’s what investors should know about default fears.

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