Gold and silver prices experienced significant volatility today. In Shenzhen's Shuibei market, both customer traffic and sales volume have noticeably declined, with many consumers opting for trade-in services instead of new purchases. One merchant explained, "Transaction volume may not be as high as before. Investment clients still make small purchases—around 5 or 10 grams at a time."

The fluctuation in gold prices is affecting not only the retail sector but also the wholesale segment. A wholesale merchant reported that due to today's sharp rise in gold prices, order quantities from wholesalers have dropped significantly, with overall sales volume down by approximately one-third compared to yesterday. "Clients are cutting their orders in half because of the high volatility. They are worried about sudden price crashes or surges. Previously, they would purchase one or two kilograms at a time, but now they are only buying 200 or 500 grams."

As for silver, although prices rebounded somewhat today, consumer buying interest remains weak due to the steep declines seen earlier. A merchant stated, "Before the Lunar New Year, silver was still selling for 24 yuan per gram, but recently it fell to as low as 15 yuan per gram. Sales have dropped by more than 90%."