【环球财经】地缘风险推高贵金属价格 纽约金价17日收涨 银价再创新高

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant increase in precious metal prices, particularly silver, which has risen approximately 130% this year, double the increase of gold prices [2] - Gold futures for February 2026 rose by 0.90% to $4,371.40 per ounce, while silver futures for March delivery increased by 4.92% to $66.44 per ounce, with silver reaching an intraday high of $67.18 [1] - The rise in precious metal prices is attributed to heightened demand for safe-haven assets due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S. threats against Venezuela, and strong retail and industrial demand for silver driven by sectors like solar energy and electric vehicles [2] Group 2 - The tightening of silver inventories and robust demand from various industries have contributed to the surge in silver prices [2] - The price of crude oil also saw an increase, rising by 2.92% to $56.74 per barrel, following the U.S. blockade of oil tankers entering Venezuela [2] - Both gold and silver have shown remarkable performance this year, with increases exceeding 65% and 100% respectively, and there is an expectation for further price increases in precious metals through 2026 according to the Bank of Montreal [2]