Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a significant drop in gold and silver prices, with gold falling below $4100 per ounce for the first time since October 14, experiencing a daily decline of $250, or over 6% [1][2] - Silver also saw a substantial decrease, dropping over 8% to below $48 per ounce [1] - The recent decline in gold prices follows a two-month period where prices increased by approximately $1000, driven by global bullish sentiment, geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, and excess global liquidity [2] Group 2 - The article mentions that the recent easing of geopolitical tensions may contribute to the adjustment in gold prices [2] - Zhao Qingming, Deputy Director of the Information Research Institute, suggests that the rapid increase in gold prices will likely lead to more severe corrections [2]