Precious metals experienced unprecedented volatility in late January 2026, culminating in a historic sell-off on January 30. Gold plunged nearly 10% to around $4,500 per ounce, its worst day since 2013, while silver cratered over 30%—the steepest drop since 1980—falling to about $75-81 per ounce. However, by February 3, a robust rebound appears to be emerging. Spot gold climbed 5-6% to approximately $4,900-4,950 per ounce, silver surged 8-13% to $86-89

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Prioritize Treatment and Work Over Permanent Housing – HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated on Fox Business program that the root problem of homelessness is mental illness and drug addiction/drug abuse.  He wants to restore accountability to a system that has been a has been a slush fund for nonprofits around the country who were being rewarded for the more people they have in their system.