价格狂飙！涨幅已远超黄金

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant surge in silver prices, with spot silver reaching a high of $51.69 per ounce, marking an increase of over 70% this year, outpacing gold's 50% rise [1][3] - Silver experienced a sharp increase in the London market, nearing $52 per ounce, with a peak rise of 3.1%, while gold surpassed $4,070 per ounce, continuing its record-breaking trend for eight consecutive weeks [3][4] - Concerns over liquidity in the London market have intensified, pushing silver closer to its record high of $52.50 per ounce set in 1980, which was based on now-defunct Chicago futures contracts [3][4] Group 2 - The borrowing rate for silver in the London market surged to over 30% for one-month terms, significantly increasing costs for those attempting to extend short positions [4] - Analysts from Goldman Sachs noted that the silver market has lower liquidity, approximately one-ninth the size of the gold market, which amplifies price volatility [4] - The four major precious metals have seen price increases ranging from 55% to 80% this year, driven by central bank purchases, rising ETF holdings, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [4]