Historic Market Movements in Early 2026: Bond Market Bust, Precious Metals Surge, and Small-Cap Rally
In the first three weeks of 2026, global financial markets have experienced significant volatility and historic moves. Key events include a bond-market bust in Japan, silver futures surpassing $100 an ounce for the first time, gold futures nearing $5,000 an ounce, rising natural gas prices, and small-cap stocks outperforming larger peers. These developments highlight a tumultuous start to the year for investors worldwide.