金银价暴跌，国内金饰克价一夜大跌上百元；柜姐：不能因降价就退货！有珠宝城成交降至冰点，专家：不要搞“赌博式投资”

Group 1 - The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve Chairman has triggered hawkish market expectations, leading to a panic sell-off in precious metals [1] - Gold experienced its largest drop in 40 years, with spot prices falling over 12% to a low of $4682 per ounce, and closing down 9.25% at $4880 per ounce [1] - Silver saw a historic intraday drop of over 36%, reaching a low of $74.28 per ounce, and closing down 26.42% at $85.259 per ounce [3] Group 2 - Domestic gold jewelry prices have fluctuated significantly, with major brands like Chow Sang Sang and Lao Feng Xiang reporting sharp declines in gold prices, dropping by 140 CNY per gram overnight [5] - Market sentiment has turned cautious, with a significant decrease in transactions as consumers are uncertain about pricing and discounts [7] - Analysts suggest that ordinary residents should avoid speculative investments in gold and maintain a balanced investment strategy [7] Group 3 - The sharp decline in gold prices is attributed to profit-taking pressures, the announcement of the Fed Chairman candidate, and the effects of leveraged trading [8] - The market is currently trading on "hawkish expectations" due to Warsh's nomination, which is stabilizing the dollar and contributing to the drop in gold and silver prices [8] - High leverage positions in the futures market are being liquidated, exacerbating downward pressure on prices [9] Group 4 - Major exchanges have raised margin requirements for gold futures trading, increasing pressure on leveraged traders [9] - A cycle of forced selling has emerged, where price drops trigger stop-loss orders, leading to further declines [9] Group 5 - Retail gold stores generally do not accept returns on gold bars and jewelry after purchase, with online platforms having complex return policies [10][12] - Consumers have reported experiences of being charged high fees for returns, with some platforms not clearly communicating these fees [14] - Legal perspectives indicate that gold jewelry and bars purchased in-store are generally not eligible for a no-reason return policy [16] Group 6 - Major banks in China, such as China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, are adjusting their gold accumulation business, raising minimum investment amounts and implementing limits on transactions [18][20]