突发！金价，狂跌！网友直呼：亏麻了

Group 1 - The recent surge in gold prices has faced a significant decline, with spot gold prices dropping below $3,200, reaching as low as $3,180, marking a daily decrease of over 2% [1][3] - As of May 15, spot gold prices continued to show a decline of more than 2% [3] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have collectively fallen below 1,000 yuan per gram, with reports of individuals losing over 2,000 yuan in value on a bracelet within two weeks [4] Group 2 - In the first quarter of 2025, global gold investment demand surged to 552 tons, a year-on-year increase of 170%, while demand for gold bars and coins reached 325 tons, up 3% year-on-year [6] - China's demand for gold bars and coins in the first quarter reached 124 tons, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 48% and a year-on-year increase of 12%, marking the second-highest quarterly level in history [7] - The retail sales of gold and silver jewelry in China increased by 11% year-on-year [8] Group 3 - Reports indicate individuals have taken loans to invest in gold, with one case showing an 80,000 yuan loan resulting in a loss of 7,000 yuan due to price drops [9] - Several banks have issued warnings regarding the risks of using credit cards for gold trading, emphasizing strict control over such high-risk investments [9] - Experts suggest that the recent decline in gold prices is primarily due to profit-taking after a period of speculative trading driven by geopolitical risks [13] Group 4 - Analysts believe that the recent downturn in gold prices is linked to positive outcomes from high-level Sino-U.S. trade talks, which have improved market sentiment and led to a sell-off of safe-haven assets like gold [13] - Despite the recent price drop, experts maintain that gold prices may remain elevated in the long term due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, driven by investment demand and central bank purchases [13]