Core Viewpoint - The international gold price has experienced a significant decline, leading to a drop in domestic gold jewelry prices, which has sparked consumer interest and increased foot traffic in jewelry stores despite the price drop [1][3][4]. Price Movement - On April 4, the spot gold price fell by 2.47% to $3037.31 per ounce, while COMEX gold futures dropped by 2.1% to $3056.1 per ounce [1]. - Domestic gold jewelry prices saw a two-day decline, with brands like Chow Sang Sang and Lao Puhuang reporting decreases of 32 yuan and 30 yuan per gram, respectively [1][2]. Consumer Behavior - Despite the drop in gold prices, there has been a surge in consumer demand, with long queues observed at various jewelry stores in cities like Wuhan and Shenzhen [3][4]. - Stores have implemented purchase limits to prevent bulk buying by resellers, indicating strong consumer interest in gold jewelry [3]. Market Dynamics - Investors are selling off gold to cover losses in other asset classes, contributing to the recent price decline [7]. - The gold market has seen a year-to-date increase of approximately 15%, driven by central bank purchases and strong investment demand, despite recent price pressures [6][7][8]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the factors driving gold's previous price increases, such as central bank buying and ETF inflows, may continue to support gold prices in the future [8].