西安交通大学客座教授景川：美联储降息等因素对白银价格形成支撑

Core Viewpoint - The price of silver futures in Shanghai surged, breaking the 10,000 yuan per kilogram mark, reaching a historical high since the contract's inception, driven by factors such as catch-up demand, supply-demand dynamics, and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][2] Group 1: Price Movement - On September 12, the Shanghai silver main contract price rose significantly, closing at 10,035 yuan per kilogram, with a gain of 2.36% [1] - The contract reached an intraday high above 10,000 yuan per kilogram, marking a record high for the contract [1] Group 2: Factors Influencing Price - The recent surge in silver prices is attributed to multiple factors: 1. Catch-up demand relative to gold, with many investors buying silver for arbitrage [1] 2. Clear industrial demand driven by the growth of solar panel production [1] 3. A decline in the credibility of the US dollar, prompting sovereign nations to seek new monetary anchors, which supports the rise in gold prices and consequently silver [1] Group 3: Federal Reserve Impact - Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September are seen as supportive for precious metal prices, with a weaker dollar likely to boost gold and silver prices [2] - The differentiation between industrial metals and precious metals is noted, where precious metals like gold and silver may benefit from being perceived as safe-haven assets, while industrial metals could face adverse effects [2]