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Group 1: Gold Market Overview - The spot gold price experienced a significant drop of 4.4%, closing at $4,331.78 after reaching a historical high of $4,549.69 [1] - In the European market, gold slightly rebounded to around $4,371 [1] Group 2: Silver and Other Precious Metals - Spot silver fell over 9%, while palladium dropped more than 15%, leading to a broad decline in the U.S. precious metals sector [2] - Harmony Gold fell over 8%, and Pan American Silver and Kinross Gold dropped more than 5% [2] - The decline in precious metals prices was triggered by the CME Group's announcement to raise margin requirements for various metal contracts [4] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Speculation - The CME Group's margin increase is part of a routine review to manage market volatility, effective from Monday [4] - Analysts noted that this move aims to reduce speculative activities in the market [4] - A rumor about a major bank facing a margin call in the silver futures market has also drawn significant attention [4] Group 4: Silver Price Volatility - The silver market is currently in a "high volatility mode," with supply shortages supporting prices while speculative sentiment amplifies risks [5] - Silver prices have surged nearly 150% this year, driven by supply constraints, strong industrial demand, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [6] Group 5: Diverging Analyst Opinions - Analysts have polarized views on the future of silver prices, with some warning of significant correction risks [8] - Optimists, including economist Peter Schiff, predict that silver prices could exceed $100 next year [9]