“穷人的黄金”，爆了！商家：非常缺货

Group 1 - Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, have seen significant price increases this year, with silver prices rising over 70%, outperforming gold [1][21] - On October 9, the spot silver price surpassed $50 per ounce for the first time in history, indicating strong market demand [1][21] - The surge in silver prices has led to increased interest in silver bar investments, with reports of delivery delays of up to one month for some platforms [1][10] Group 2 - A visit to the Shenzhen Shui Bei market revealed high demand for silver bars, but limited availability, with some stores requiring pre-orders due to tight supply [2][6] - Prices for 1000-gram silver bars range from 12.82 to 13.82 yuan per gram, which is higher than the real-time silver price due to additional costs associated with membership in trading platforms [4][6] - The World Silver Association reports that global silver supply has consistently fallen short of demand, with a projected shortfall of 3,659 tons by 2025 [9][21] Group 3 - Online platforms are experiencing varying levels of inventory, with some reporting a complete lack of stock for silver bars, while others claim to have sufficient supply [10][17] - The recent price increases in precious metals are attributed to global economic uncertainties, changes in the dollar and interest rate environment, and increased central bank purchases of gold [21][22] - Analysts suggest that while the current precious metals market is strong, potential adjustments could occur if inflation decreases or geopolitical risks diminish [22][23]