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Core Insights - The price of silver has reached a historic high of over $70 per ounce, while gold has also surpassed $4,497 per ounce, marking significant annual increases of over 140% for silver and over 70% for gold [1][2][3] Price Movements - As of December 23, 2023, silver's price has increased by 140.77% year-to-date, significantly outperforming gold's 70.89% increase [3] - The historical price ratio between gold and silver typically fluctuates between 50 to 80 times, but this year it exceeded 100 times after a surge in gold prices [5] Market Dynamics - The recent surge in precious metal prices is attributed to multiple macroeconomic factors, including the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, which has reduced the attractiveness of cash and short-term bonds, driving investment towards gold and silver [5] - Geopolitical tensions have also heightened market uncertainty, contributing to increased demand for precious metals as a safe haven [6] Industrial Demand for Silver - Silver's industrial demand is projected to grow by approximately 5,000 tons from 2016 to 2024, with its applications in solar energy, electric vehicles, and AI data centers becoming increasingly critical [9] - The World Silver Association reports that industrial demand for silver is expected to rise from 153,000 tons in 2016 to 204,000 tons in 2024 [9] Comparison with Oil Market - In contrast to the booming silver market, the oil market is experiencing a downturn, reflecting a slowdown in global economic activity and a long-term trend towards energy transition [10] - The rise of electric vehicles is expected to peak global oil demand around 2030, while non-OPEC countries are increasing production, leading to an oversupply in the oil market [10]