国际黄金期货价格19日上涨0.1%

Group 1 - International precious metals futures generally rose, with COMEX gold futures up 0.1% to $4368.7 per ounce, marking a weekly increase of 0.93% [1] - Silver prices showed particularly strong performance, nearing historical highs, driven by rising industrial demand and tightening supply [2] - The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.75%, the highest level in 30 years, but the yen weakened due to market disappointment with the central bank's messaging [1] Group 2 - The December consumer confidence index in the U.S. rose to 52.9, up from 51.0 in November, but still significantly lower than the previous year's 74.0, indicating ongoing economic concerns that may support gold prices [1] - COMEX silver futures surged 3.34% to $67.38 per ounce, setting a new historical high with a weekly increase of 8.69% [3] - Analysts predict that silver demand will continue to grow strongly due to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and AI centers, with prices potentially reaching $75 to $100 per ounce by 2026 [2]