Group 1: Silver Market Analysis - International silver is currently trading above $44.75, opening at $45.17 per ounce, and is reported at $44.90, down 0.58% [1] - The highest price reached was $45.19, while the lowest was $44.60, indicating a short-term sideways trend in the silver market [1] - The previous day's trading saw silver open at $43.894, drop to $43.748, and then rise to a high of $45.221, closing at $45.174 with a bullish candlestick pattern [5] Group 2: Institutional and Legal Developments - A group of 18 former Federal Reserve officials and Treasury Secretaries urged the Supreme Court to reject President Trump's order to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook, highlighting the potential implications for the Fed's independence [3] - The outcome of this case could redefine the "untouchable" status of the Federal Reserve, affecting future presidential powers to replace board members based on political inclinations [3] - If the Supreme Court allows the dismissal, it may undermine the stability of market expectations regarding monetary policy, while a ruling against it would strengthen judicial protections for the Fed's independence [4]