Core Insights - Silver prices experienced extreme volatility, with a historic surge of 10% followed by a drop of over 10% within a short period [1][2] - The price of silver initially surpassed $80 per ounce before rapidly declining, marking significant fluctuations in the precious metals market [2][4] - The recent downturn in silver and gold prices is attributed to market corrections after reaching historically high levels, with gold experiencing a drop of $200, or 4.5%, to below $4,329 per ounce [4][6] Silver Market Dynamics - Silver's price plummeted over 10%, marking the largest single-day decline since 2021, following a rapid increase to above $84 per ounce [4][6] - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) raised margin requirements for various metal contracts, which analysts believe will help reduce speculative trading activity [6][8] - Despite the recent volatility, silver has seen a year-to-date increase of approximately 150%, driven by supply shortages and rising industrial and investment demand [8] Broader Market Impact - The decline in silver and gold prices coincided with a downturn in U.S. stock markets, with major indices like the Dow Jones falling over 200 points [8] - The "AI trading" sector faced pressure, with notable declines in stocks such as Nvidia, which dropped nearly 2% [8]
+6%到-10% 白银史诗级下挫!黄金也大跌了 铂钯暴跌超10%
Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-12-29 20:40