Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

The U.S. dollar strengthened, signaling the market's approval of Warsh's credibility and perceived autonomy, but safe-haven assets gold and silver plummeted.

Analysts flagged U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination for the next chair of the Federal Reserve as a key trigger to the latest market downturn.