创14年新高！白银涨破40美元，美联储降息预期刺激投资者需求

Group 1 - Silver prices have surpassed $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011, with a year-to-date increase of over 40% [1] - The rise in silver prices is in line with other precious metals, driven primarily by market expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [3] - Geopolitical tensions and an uncertain financial environment have increased investor demand for safe-haven assets like silver [3] Group 2 - The silver market is experiencing a supply shortage for the fifth consecutive year, driven by rising demand for clean energy technologies [6] - There has been a significant influx of funds into silver ETFs, marking the longest continuous inflow period since 2020 [6] - The U.S. Geological Survey's proposal to include silver in the 2025 critical minerals list is seen as a potential precursor to high import tariffs, adding upward pressure on silver prices [7][9] Group 3 - The potential for high import tariffs on silver, possibly up to 50%, is being underestimated by the market, given the U.S. reliance on silver imports [9] - Citigroup maintains a bullish outlook for silver prices, projecting them to reach $43 per ounce within the next 6-12 months [9]