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Group 1 - The core point of the article is the significant drop in gold and silver prices, with spot gold falling below $4200 per ounce and closing at $4251.45 per ounce on October 17 [1][4] - Domestic gold jewelry prices also decreased, with the price of pure gold jewelry from Laomiao dropping to 1262 RMB per gram, down from 1279 RMB per gram [3][4] - Analysts attribute the volatility in the gold market to a notable recovery in the US stock market and statements from the US government regarding trade issues [4] Group 2 - The recent surge in gold prices began in late August, with London gold spot prices increasing over 25% from August 21 to October 15, driven by rising global risk aversion and declining dollar credibility [4] - Several financial institutions, including the Shanghai Gold Exchange and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, have issued risk warnings regarding the recent fluctuations in precious metal prices, advising investors to make rational investment decisions based on their financial situation and risk tolerance [4] - Market forecasts suggest that gold prices may continue to strengthen, with analysts from major banks predicting gold prices could reach $5000 per ounce by 2026, and Standard Chartered raising its average gold price forecast for next year to $4488 per ounce [5]