Business Bible News Market Minute: February 2 @ 8:30AM ET

This is a Business Bible News Market Minute for Monday February 2 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. According to Bloomberg, Chinese speculators have significantly impacted the gold and silver markets, causing prices to plunge dramatically in a short span, highlighting the volatility in precious metals trading. Global markets are mixed today. In overseas trading, the DAX is up 248 points. The Nasdaq is down 222 points to 23,462. Oil is trading at $65 per barrel while gold is at $5,067 per ounce. Today's Daily Principle is ECONOMICS, specifically dealing with Gold Standard. This principle is found in Numbers 3–47. The verse reads: For each one pay five pieces of silver, according to the official standard. Learn more at businessbible.com where Daily News meets Daily Principle.