银价自2011年以来首次突破40美元大关

Group 1 - Spot silver prices have surpassed $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011, driven by increasing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - Gold prices rose by 2.7% to $40.72 per ounce, marking the highest level since September 2011, while gold also saw a rise of 1.2% [1] - Factors supporting the rise in precious metals include persistent high inflation in the U.S., weakened consumer confidence, anticipated rate cuts, and concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve [1] Group 2 - UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo noted that the market is focused on the upcoming U.S. employment report, which is expected to enable the Fed to resume rate cuts after September [2] - A Reuters survey predicts an increase of 78,000 in non-farm payrolls for August, compared to an increase of 73,000 in July [2] Group 3 - Precious metal prices are also supported by rising safe-haven demand amid concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence, following President Trump's criticism of the Fed's policymakers [3] - The market is awaiting a court ruling regarding the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, which could significantly impact global risk sentiment and confidence in U.S. institutions [3] Group 4 - Morgan Stanley analysts expect that factors such as Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, increased inflows into exchange-traded funds, and rising imports from India will benefit gold and silver prices [4] - The analysts project a further 10% increase in gold prices, while silver prices are expected to have additional upside potential [4]