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Group 1 - The global financial market is experiencing a "de-risking" sentiment, leading to a sell-off in precious metals, particularly gold, silver, and copper, as investors seek liquidity amid falling tech stocks in the US [1][2] - Gold prices saw a maximum intraday drop of 4.1%, while silver plummeted by 11%, and copper prices fell by 2.9%, before slightly rebounding from their lows [1][2] - Market volatility is characterized by a rapid clearing of risk assets, with even traditionally safe-haven assets like gold being sold off due to urgent liquidity needs [1][2] Group 2 - The strong upward momentum in precious metals since the beginning of 2024 was abruptly halted on January 29, when gold recorded its largest single-day drop in over a decade, and silver its largest historical drop [2] - Analysts suggest that the recent sharp decline does not necessarily indicate a sustained downward trend for gold, but it does increase the likelihood of high volatility in the short term [2] - Institutional perspectives indicate that the recent sell-off is driven by algorithmic trading and systematic strategies, particularly after key price levels were breached [2] Group 3 - In the silver market, the dynamics of the options market have amplified volatility, with active trading in call options for the iShares Silver Trust contributing to selling pressure [3] - Traders are closely monitoring upcoming US economic data, especially core inflation indicators, to assess the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory, as lower borrowing costs typically benefit non-yielding precious metals [3] - As of the close of US markets, spot gold fell by 3.15% to $4922.3 per ounce, while silver dropped over 10% to $75.31 per ounce, alongside declines in platinum and palladium, with a slight increase in the US dollar index [3]