Gold and silver stocks slump, wiping millions from global markets | ABC NEWS

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After reaching historic highs, gold and silver have fallen sharply. The precious metals experienced their worst single-day performance in decades, resulting in trillions of dollars in losses across global markets over the weekend. This decline has also affected Australian shares, as investors hurried to sell off their holdings.

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