Group 1 - The silver market is currently closed on Sundays, with prices having reached the $54 mark after a short-term upward trend, although there are signs of overbought conditions limiting further increases [1] - The recent Federal Reserve Beige Book has intensified pressure on the US dollar, warning of economic slowdown risks, with consumer spending showing signs of fatigue and businesses expressing concerns over economic uncertainty and high tariffs [2] - The ongoing government shutdown, now in its 16th day, is negatively impacting market confidence, as Congress has failed to reach consensus on a temporary funding bill, delaying the release of key economic data [2] Group 2 - Analysts indicate that fiscal uncertainty is diminishing the short-term attractiveness of the US dollar, with expectations for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve increasing significantly [2] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has suggested that the US job growth is slowing and risks of economic downturn are rising, hinting at the possibility of two more rate cuts this year [2] - Technical analysis of silver indicates that after forming a temporary top near $54.80, there are signs of adjustment, with key support at $53.50; a drop below this level could lead to further declines, while stability above $54 could reignite upward momentum [4]