Core Viewpoint - The global silver supply is expected to tighten in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a projected decrease in mining output, which may support silver prices around $50 per ounce despite a lower shortage compared to last year [3]. Group 1: Silver Market Dynamics - As of November 19, silver futures are trading below 12,050, with a current price of 12,014 yuan/kg, reflecting a 1.06% increase from the opening price of 11,760 yuan/kg [1]. - The global silver mining supply reached 7,000.6 tons in Q3 2025, a decrease of 1.64% from Q2, and is expected to drop to 6,887.81 tons in Q4, a further decline of 1.61% [3]. - The World Silver Association anticipates a fifth consecutive year of global silver supply shortages, although the extent of the shortage is expected to be less severe than last year [3]. Group 2: Demand and Consumption Trends - Industrial silver consumption is projected to decline to 665 million ounces in 2025, a 2% decrease from the previous year, influenced by U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical uncertainties [3]. - The demand for silver in photovoltaic applications is expected to decrease by approximately 5% year-on-year due to reduced silver usage per component, despite record global installation levels [3]. - Demand for silver jewelry and silverware is forecasted to decline by 4% and 11%, respectively, while the demand for silver bars and coins is also expected to drop by 4% [3]. Group 3: Future Price Outlook - The tightening supply situation is unlikely to be fully alleviated, with expectations of a significant increase in silver imports in India during Q4, while China's photovoltaic silver demand remains resilient [3]. - After a period of correction, silver prices are anticipated to enter a new upward trend, with short-term targets set at 12,200 and medium-term at 12,500 [4].