白银一夜狂飙破58美元，涨幅碾压黄金！贵金属牛市逻辑已经变了？

Price Surge - The spot silver price reached a historic high of $58.8 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of over 100%, significantly outpacing gold's approximately 60% rise [1][3] - Gold also saw a notable increase, reaching $4264 per ounce, the highest in six weeks [1][3] - The gold-silver ratio has approached 70, the lowest since August 2021, indicating a strong performance of silver relative to gold [3] Supply Constraints - The primary factor supporting the surge in silver prices is a persistent supply shortage, with global silver inventories at a near 10-year low and experiencing a supply deficit for five consecutive years [5] - Silver stocks in London have decreased from 31,023 tons in June 2022 to 22,126 tons in March 2025, a decline of approximately one-third [5] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's silver inventory has also reached its lowest level in nearly a decade, exacerbating supply tightness [5] Demand Explosion - In contrast to the supply side, silver demand is experiencing a multifaceted surge, particularly in India, the largest consumer of silver, with an annual consumption of about 4000 tons [7] - Indian silver prices have soared to a historical high of 170,415 rupees per kilogram, reflecting an 85% increase since the beginning of the year [7] - Industrial demand for silver is growing significantly due to factors such as the electrification of vehicles, expansion of the AI industry, and increased demand for photovoltaics [7] Financial Attributes - Silver's financial characteristics are also playing a crucial role in its price surge, influenced by the Federal Reserve's policies [9] - Market expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve have risen to 85% due to soft U.S. economic data and dovish comments from officials [9] - Concerns over macroeconomic risks from Japan, including potential interest rate hikes, have led to fears of forced unwinding of carry trades, further impacting silver prices [9] Gold Linkage - The strong performance of silver is closely tied to the gold market, with global gold demand reaching 1206 tons in Q1 2025, a 1% year-on-year increase, marking the highest trading volume for Q1 since 2016 [11] - China's gold investment demand surged, with gold bar and coin investments rising to 124 tons, a 48% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 12% year-on-year increase [11] - Central banks continue to purchase gold, with a net increase of 244 tons in official gold reserves in Q1 2025, marking the 16th consecutive year of net gold purchases [11] Logical Transformation - The traditional pricing logic of gold is undergoing a fundamental change, with the correlation between gold prices and real U.S. interest rates weakening since 2022 [13] - The driving force behind rising gold prices is now the unprecedented scale of central bank gold purchases, averaging 1073 tons annually from 2022 to 2024, accounting for 23% of global gold demand [13] - This shift is influenced by geopolitical tensions and concerns over the credibility of the U.S. dollar, repositioning gold as a strategic monetary anchor and a hedge against geopolitical risks [13] Institutional Forecasts - In response to the strong surge in silver prices, several institutions have raised their price forecasts, with UBS predicting silver prices could reach $60 per ounce by 2026, and Solomon Global suggesting it may exceed $100 per ounce [15] - Market participants are showing optimism, as the cost differential between bullish and bearish silver options has surged to the highest level since 2022, indicating strong expectations for price increases [15] - The recent price movements are driven by speculation, attracting more capital into the silver market [15]