Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold and silver prices has led to an overbought condition, increasing the pressure for a correction, which pauses the months-long upward trend. Both metals recently reached historical highs, with gold rising approximately 55% year-to-date, driven by central bank purchases, ETF inflows, and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical and trade tensions [1][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The current decline in gold prices is viewed as a "correction," albeit a significant one, influenced by large institutions taking profits, which triggered a chain reaction of stop-loss orders [3]. - If gold prices fall below $4,000, a larger-scale sell-off may occur, as investors assess the latest developments in U.S.-China relations, which previously elevated safe-haven demand [3]. Group 2: Technical Analysis - The short-term resistance levels for gold are identified at $4,165 and $4,195, with recommendations for short positions during the European trading session while maintaining risk management strategies due to recent high volatility [3]. - A detailed trading log indicates various positions taken in gold, with specific entry and exit points, highlighting the active trading strategy employed by market participants [4].

Market Review - The market showed a downward trend this week, with the Shanghai Composite Index struggling to maintain the psychological level of 3400 points, indicating potential difficulty in sustaining this level without significant trading volume [2] - The micro-cap stock index formed a high-level doji, suggesting caution towards small micro-cap stocks [2] - The Hong Kong stock market formed a long upper shadow on the weekly chart, with the A/H premium reaching a new low, indicating a higher probability of a pullback in Hong Kong stocks or an increase in A-shares to return to a normal range [2] - A short-term head has formed, necessitating vigilance and partial position control, with the 20-week moving average serving as a key support level [2] Sector Analysis - There has been a noticeable acceleration in sector rotation, with over half of the sectors showing movement recently, including anti-tariff, military, innovative pharmaceuticals, new consumption, gaming media, CPO, oil and gas, and precious metals [3] - The trend is weak when sectors retreat, emphasizing the need for quick entry and exit strategies and active sector switching when trends reverse [3] Future Focus - Among various broad indices, the STAR Market has performed the weakest, particularly in sectors like semiconductors, computing power, and robotics, which have been in a weak adjustment trend since March [4] - Financial policies, such as the introduction of growth tiers in the STAR Market and the upcoming listing of new stocks with STAR attributes, may boost interest in semiconductor and technology stocks, although this may take time and requires accompanying trading volume [4] - A defensive approach is recommended before taking offensive positions [4]