商家直言“不敢再溢价进货”

Group 1 - The price of silver has surged significantly, with the price per gram rising from around 16 yuan to nearly 24 yuan, reflecting a broader trend in precious metals [1] - On January 12, both gold and silver prices reached historical highs, with gold exceeding $4600 per ounce and silver surpassing $84 per ounce [1] - The market in Shenzhen's Shui Bei has seen a shift, with many merchants prominently displaying investment silver bars, indicating a growing interest in silver as an investment [1] Group 2 - Most merchants in the Shui Bei market calculate the price of investment silver bars based on the silver price plus processing fees, with an example showing a price of 25 yuan per gram for a 1000-gram silver bar [2] - While the recovery price for silver has increased, it has not kept pace with the selling price, suggesting caution for consumers looking to invest in physical silver bars [2] - The market currently favors silver bars over silver jewelry, indicating that customers are primarily investors rather than consumers seeking jewelry [2] Group 3 - The rise in precious metal prices is expected to influence other metal assets, with analysts noting that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts could drive metal prices higher [3] - The silver market is characterized by smaller scale and lower liquidity, making it more susceptible to large capital movements, which can lead to increased price volatility [2]