Group 1 - Gold prices have declined again, approaching the $4100 mark, nearly reversing all gains from the previous day [2] - The recent drop resembles the trend from Tuesday, lacking a clear reason, possibly due to concerns over the upcoming U.S. CPI announcement, leading to weakened short-term buying interest [3] - The closing price of $4123 on Tuesday is seen as a psychological threshold; if Friday's close does not exceed this level, there may be an increased risk of accelerated declines [4] Group 2 - A survey conducted revealed that over 62% of investors remain bullish on gold in the long term, while only 23% believe it has peaked and will decline in the short term, indicating persistent market confidence [4] - 50% of investors indicated they would increase their positions if gold prices fall below $4000, while only 7% would exit to prevent further losses, although actual execution of such strategies may be less than half [4] - Many investors view the $4000 level as a short-term bottom for gold prices, suggesting two scenarios: either a rebound occurs before reaching this level, or a rapid drop below $4000 could lead to greater market distress [4] Group 3 - A report titled "Global Market Strategy: Silence Before the Storm" suggests that the market is awaiting a significant movement, which could be either favorable or detrimental [5] - The report highlights a popular A-share strategy circulating on Wall Street, which includes five key recommendations for bullish positions on Chinese stocks [6] - Upcoming U.S.-China meetings are anticipated to reveal critical developments, summarized in five key words [6]