遭遇获利了结，贵金属29日全线大跌

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant decline in gold and silver prices, attributed to profit-taking by investors as the year-end approaches, despite a previous record high for both metals [1] - On February 29, 2026, gold futures fell by $211.8 to $4,350.2 per ounce, marking a 4.64% decrease, while silver futures experienced a more volatile day, initially rising over 5% to a historical high of $82.67 per ounce before closing down 10.08% at $71.640 per ounce [1] - Analysts suggest that the drop in precious metal prices is a temporary correction within an overall upward trend, with future price movements dependent on structural changes in the role of gold and silver in global investment portfolios [1][2] Group 2 - Robert Gottlieb, former head of precious metals trading at JPMorgan and HSBC, noted that the pivotal moment for gold occurred after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, leading central banks in emerging markets to diversify their assets by purchasing gold [2] - The critical moment for silver was identified as this summer, when investors recognized the limited supply of silver in the global market, exacerbated by strong industrial demand that has depleted above-ground silver stocks [2] - UBS forecasts a steady increase in gold demand through 2026, predicting that gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce by September 2026, with potential spikes to $5,400 per ounce due to political or economic turmoil surrounding the U.S. midterm elections [2]