智通财经网·2025-08-13 01:10Group 1 - HSBC analysts have raised their silver price forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027, citing strong gold prices and safe-haven demand due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties [1] - The new average silver price forecast for 2025 is $35.14 per ounce, up from $30.28; for 2026, it is $33.96, up from $26.95; and for 2027, it is $31.79, up from $28.30 [1] - Despite a 31% increase in silver prices this year, HSBC notes that this rise is more related to the correlation between silver and gold rather than intrinsic fundamentals [1] Group 2 - HSBC predicts that silver mine production will continue to grow at a moderate pace, with supply-demand models forecasting a silver deficit of 206 million ounces in 2025, 126 million ounces in 2026, and 167 million ounces in 2024 [1] - The weakening US dollar is seen as beneficial for silver prices, while ongoing discussions about Federal Reserve rate cuts and central bank policies may impact future price trends [1] Group 3 - On Tuesday, gold futures prices slightly declined while silver futures prices saw a slight increase as investors reacted to the latest US economic data [2] - The US consumer price index rose 2.7% year-on-year in July, supporting expectations for a rate cut in September [2] - Optimism surrounding the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Putin regarding the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has limited the upward momentum in prices [2]