纽约交易所被搬空，黄金白银价格闪崩，中国休市，有更大风浪？

Core Insights - The silver inventory at the New York Commodity Exchange (COMEX) is depleting at an alarming rate, potentially leading to a complete emptying of the warehouse within two months if the current outflow continues [1][2] - A significant demand for physical silver is emerging, driven by a surge in delivery requests ahead of the March contract expiration, with open interest reaching 429 million ounces while registered inventory has dropped to approximately 103.5 million ounces [4][5] Inventory Crisis - COMEX's registered silver inventory has decreased from about 167.7 million ounces in October 2025 to approximately 103.5 million ounces by early February 2026, marking a 38% decline [2][4] - The daily outflow of silver has accelerated to around 785,000 ounces, with a notable shift of approximately 43.9 million ounces of silver being transported from New York to London since January 2, 2026 [2][5] Market Demand and Supply Dynamics - The demand for physical silver is intensifying, with delivery requests in January 2026 reaching about 49.4 million ounces, which is 4.17 times higher than January 2025 and 7.27 times higher than January 2024 [4] - The global silver market is expected to face a structural supply shortage for the sixth consecutive year in 2026, with an estimated shortfall of 67 million ounces (approximately 2,100 tons) [5][10] Impact of External Factors - The upcoming Chinese New Year holiday (February 14-23, 2026) will create a market vacuum, as China is a major silver producer and consumer, potentially exacerbating delivery pressures in the international market [5][8] - The London silver leasing rates have surged, reaching an annualized rate of 6.16%, indicating extreme physical shortages and driving U.S. investment institutions to expedite silver shipments to London [2][5] Regulatory Responses - In response to the market volatility, Chinese exchanges have raised margin requirements and adjusted trading limits to mitigate risks associated with potential price fluctuations during the holiday period [8][10] Price Volatility - As of February 13, 2026, the COMEX silver price was reported at $80.88 per ounce, reflecting a significant recovery from a January low but still exhibiting high volatility due to ongoing supply concerns and market dynamics [11]