Stock market numbers were displayed as traders worked on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Thursday in New York City. (PICS/ AFP)

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on January 31, 2026, with silver dropping 19 percent and gold down two percent after a global sell-off driven by a stronger US dollar. Despite the correction, both metals posted strong gains for January, while analysts expect continued volatility ahead of the Union Budget 2026. PICS/PTI/AFP