Group 1 - Gold prices have dropped to a low of $4,400, and silver to $71.3, effectively erasing their gains for the year and returning to the upper range of the fluctuation period from October to December 2025 [1] - The market panic is primarily due to the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chairman, who advocates for "balance sheet reduction" as a means to combat inflation [1] - Warsh believes that the Federal Reserve's excessive money printing is the root cause of inflation, and he supports reducing regulations and increasing energy production to lower production costs [2][2] Group 2 - If the Federal Reserve aggressively reduces its balance sheet, it could lead to a decline in the stock market, as evidenced by a 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq futures [3] - The dollar index has shown some rebound, but it has not returned to its high from January 19, indicating that the dollar is not strengthening significantly [5] - The recent correction in gold and silver prices is attributed to a technical adjustment after previous overextensions, rather than a fundamental shift in market dynamics [7] Group 3 - The decline in risk appetite across the market has led to significant drops in various sectors, with only weaker-performing sectors like liquor and banking showing resilience [8] - There are signs of a potential stabilization in housing prices in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, driven by pent-up demand from families needing to buy homes for school admissions [10][15] - The rapid decrease in second-hand housing listings indicates a reduction in selling pressure, as some individuals prefer to hold onto properties for rental income rather than selling them [13][15]