美国即将开始加息，还有顾虑？顾虑中国一群人？太吓人

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to announce an interest rate hike for the first time since December 2018, potentially raising the federal funds rate from 0% to 0.25% due to ongoing economic complexities [1] - Experts have mixed opinions on whether the interest rate hike will lead to a decline in gold prices, which recently surged to a peak of $2070 per ounce due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, currently fluctuating around $1912 per ounce [3] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions and the pandemic's impact have complicated the U.S. economic situation, leading to uncertainty regarding the timing and effectiveness of the interest rate hike [4] Group 2 - Chinese retail investors, particularly older women referred to as "Chinese Dama," have been actively purchasing gold in anticipation of price drops due to the U.S. interest rate hike, with many buying at prices below 310 yuan per gram [6] - Historically, "Chinese Dama" have significantly influenced the gold market, notably in 2013 when they purchased 300 tons of gold despite Wall Street's bearish stance, causing panic among major financial players [8] - The current economic landscape is different, with uncertainties exceeding U.S. control, and the rise of Indian retail investors, referred to as "Indian Aunts," is also gaining attention in the gold market [10]