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Core Viewpoint - The recent sharp decline in gold prices, with a drop of over 6% on October 21, has raised concerns among investors, marking the largest single-day drop since April 2013 [1][3][4] Group 1: Market Reaction - On October 22, gold ETFs opened significantly lower, with declines exceeding 4%, and the Shanghai Gold Exchange reported a drop of 54 yuan per gram [1][3] - Domestic gold jewelry prices were also adjusted downward, with reductions of up to 83 yuan per gram in some stores [1] Group 2: Causes of the Decline - The decline in gold prices is attributed to multiple negative factors, including a decrease in risk aversion, a strong US dollar, and profit-taking by investors [3][4] - The market's perception of reduced geopolitical tensions, such as potential US-China trade discussions and responses to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has contributed to the drop [4] - Technical indicators showed that gold was severely overbought, prompting large-scale profit-taking, with the US gold ETF reducing holdings by 125 tons [4] Group 3: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that while short-term adjustments are expected, the long-term outlook for gold remains positive due to ongoing central bank purchases and increasing investment demand [6][7] - The potential for further declines in gold prices exists if upcoming US economic data exceeds expectations, which could increase market volatility [6] - The overall sentiment indicates that gold may still be in a long-term upward trend, despite short-term fluctuations [7]