Group 1 - Silver prices have surpassed $100 per ounce for the first time, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets and retail market enthusiasm [1] - Spot silver rose over 7.0% to $103.32 per ounce, marking a historical high, with a weekly increase of 14.65% [1] - COMEX silver futures increased by 6.93% to $103.055 per ounce, also reaching a historical high, with a weekly gain of 16.48% [3] Group 2 - The global silver market has been in a supply shortage for five consecutive years, leading to a surge in retail buying as prices rise [4] - The recent price increase is attributed to tensions between the U.S. and European allies, and stalled negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict, which have heightened safe-haven demand [5] - Concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve have further boosted demand for silver as a safe-haven asset [5] Group 3 - The photovoltaic industry has been a major consumer of silver due to its excellent conductivity [5] - However, rising prices have prompted some companies to reduce their silver usage [5] - According to Shanghai Metal Network, the consumption of silver in the photovoltaic sector is expected to decline by approximately 17% this year due to the use of alternative materials and a slowdown in global photovoltaic installation growth [6]
历史新高！白银价格突破103美元，进入“三位数”时代
Ge Long Hui·2026-01-24 02:09