What's behind gold's plunge?
What's behind gold's plunge?  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: From the BBC World Service: After a historic rally, gold has seen its biggest drop in more than a decade. Silver is also down after sharp swings in Asian trading. The rapid decline comes after President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nomination for Federal Reserve chair, a pick many hope can continue to preserve Fed independence. Then, we head to Japan, where local tech firms are helping seniors living with dementia.