In 2023, the shackles of masks will finally be lifted, and the economy will be like the warm sun of spring, shining on the earth and everything recovering. People once thought that the wind of freedom would set off a consumption boom, but what was not expected was that prices were like a tide**, and until today, we have entered the threshold of 2024.
For the general public, every bit of life tugs at our heartstrings. Food, clothing, housing and transportation are the focus of our greatest concern. Prices**, but wages are like a still lake, and our wealth is invisibly depreciating, like an ancient picture eroded by time. Especially for those low-income families, the price of goods is more like a boulder, making their lives more difficult. 2024 may be a challenging new beginning. Because, there are five kinds of commodities that will continue, they are like the five pillars of life, which are related to everyone's daily life and wealth. So, where are these five commodities sacred? Let's wait and see how we unveil this mystery. 
1. Gasoline
Since 2023, the soaring gasoline** has sparked widespread discussion from all walks of life. The international situation is changing, oil prices are rising like a roller coaster, and domestic gasoline ** has repeatedly broken through the 9 yuan mark. Our oil needs are swallowed up by a giant whale, but we are mainly dependent on imports to meet them, which makes us particularly vulnerable to this storm of global oil prices. The ** of oil prices is accumulating like a snowball, making the travel costs of ordinary people rise step by step like rock climbing. This reality has become a heavy concern in people's hearts. As the world's largest consumer market for automobiles, automobiles are like our right-hand men, but high oil prices have cut this dependence like scissors. People are driving less often, and transportation costs are rising, rippling through prices, putting a lot of pressure on consumers. In order to reduce the financial burden, more and more people are choosing to abandon car travel and embrace public transportation such as subways, buses, etc. They are migrating like migratory birds, looking for more economical and environmentally friendly ways to get around the storm of oil prices. In this change, we are looking forward to the emergence of more reasonable energy policies and green travel methods, which will bring us new hope and expectation like a spring breeze. 
2. Food.
Our country, this ancient and rich land, has a large population, more than 1.4 billion, rich in natural resources, and is vast. For hundreds of millions of people, the sufficiency and stability of food is like a mother's warm embrace, giving them the most basic living security. However, the reality is like a double-edged sword, despite our vast land and abundant resources, we still need to import a large amount of food from the outside world every year. Data is like a mirror, reflecting who we really are. In 2023, China's total grain imports will exceed 1400 million tons, although compared to 1600 million tonnes has declined, but external dependence is still as high as 21%. Especially when it comes to soybeans and staple food products, our dependence is as deep as the depths of the ocean. Looking ahead, the depreciation trend of the renminbi is expected to continue in 2024, which will undoubtedly add a heavy burden to the cost of imported food. With the cost of food, domestic food will inevitably rise. This is a silent challenge that we need to face together and find solutions with wisdom and courage. 
3. Chemical fertilizers
The world's three largest fertilizer producers, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, have recently faced unprecedented difficulties in fertilizer production and exports due to well-known events. In particular, Russia's ban on sales has made the international fertilizer market turbulent and rising. According to a new FAO report, 12 of the past 23 years have seen staggering increases in fertilizers**.
If the conflict continues, China's fertilizer will probably continue in 2024, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to China, a large agricultural country. The fluctuation of chemical fertilizer is directly related to the stability of food, and at present, food has been under huge exchange rate pressure, and this challenge makes the task of stabilizing food more arduous.
At this critical moment, timely policy intervention is particularly important. Fortunately, Russia has made it clear that it will continue to provide China's first fertilizer, which undoubtedly injects a stabilizer into China's fertilizer market and relieves some of the pressure.
4. New energy vehicles
Although fuel vehicles are still the favorite of many car owners, with the continuous rise in oil prices, the rapid development of battery technology, and the strong support of national policies, new energy vehicles are gradually emerging. These cars are driven by electric energy, which is not only lower in cost, but also in line with the actual needs of contemporary society.
They are like the dawn of the dawn, heralding the advent of the era of new energy vehicles. The continuous growth of market demand makes the new energy vehicles expected to usher in a new peak next year.
In addition, the problem of automotive chips cannot be ignored, which undoubtedly adds new weight to the development of new energy vehicles. Considering these factors, the price increase of new energy vehicles seems to have become an irreversible trend. However, if the increase is too large, it may discourage potential buyers, and the popularization of new energy vehicles still needs to move forward cautiously.
Five, **
In the fluctuations of the financial market, **and** is like a roller coaster of ups and downs, but ** is like a steady navigator, continuing to climb. According to statistics, the sales of gold bars and coins in China in the third quarter reached 70 tons, a figure not touched since 2018. What's more, demand for gold jewellery has been reborn like a nirvana, with a staggering 58% increase to a staggering 163 tonnes. Under the surging economic tide, the people's enthusiasm and demand for ** continue like a rising tide**, obviously, ** has become a safe haven in the hearts of the people.
As the saying goes: "The antiques of the prosperous times, the ** of the troubled times" In the shadow of the global economic recession, the expectations for 2024 are even more pessimistic. However, it is in this context that the value of ** is becoming more and more prominent, and it is expected that it will continue to climb and become an important fortress against risks. In these challenging times, it is even more important for us to learn to be smart and avoid unnecessary expenses. The stability of cash flow is an important guarantee for us to cope with future uncertainties. At the same time, improving one's own ability and broadening income channels are also effective strategies to cope with prices and living pressures. In the face of today's challenges, we need to be fully prepared to meet every challenge in the future.