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Core Viewpoint - The recent sharp decline in gold and silver prices has raised concerns among analysts, with expectations of further price consolidation in the near term, despite long-term bullish trends for gold due to structural factors in the global economy [1][2]. Group 1: Price Movements - On October 22, spot gold prices fell sharply, reaching a low of $4005.01 per ounce, marking an 8.01% drop [1]. - The previous trading day saw gold prices hit a record high of $4381 per ounce before plummeting by 6.3%, the largest single-day drop since April 2013, closing at $4124.36 per ounce [1]. - Spot silver also experienced significant declines, dropping to $47.529 per ounce, a 2.1% decrease, and closing at $48.66 per ounce after a 7.11% drop [1]. Group 2: Analyst Insights - Citigroup downgraded its gold rating following the price drop, citing concerns over high positioning and predicting further consolidation around $4000 per ounce in the coming weeks [1]. - Analysts from Guosen Securities believe that long-term factors such as the restructuring of the global monetary credit system, de-dollarization trends, and ongoing central bank gold purchases will support gold prices, maintaining a bullish trend over the next 2-3 years [2]. - HSBC's commodity outlook report suggests that gold's upward momentum could last until 2026, with a target price of $5000 per ounce, driven by concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit and the perception of gold as a hedge against debt sustainability risks [2].