Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the recent adjustments in precious metal prices, particularly silver, influenced by geopolitical risks and uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies [1][3]. - The iShares Silver Trust (SLV), the world's largest silver ETF, reported an increase in silver holdings by 277.54 tons, reaching a total of 16,107.92 tons [3]. - The precious metals market is currently focused on three main dimensions: expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, geopolitical risk aversion, and uncertainties in trade policy [3]. Group 2 - The short-term upward target for silver futures is to push the contract closing price above the key technical resistance level of $90.00, while the short-term downward target for bears is to drive the closing price below the important support level of $71.815 [4]. - The first resistance level for silver futures is identified at today's high of $88.75, with further resistance at $90.00; the first support level is at this week's low of $84.56, with additional support at $83.00 [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that silver prices are experiencing a bullish trend, driven by a combination of macroeconomic factors and industrial demand, with significant inflows into the silver market [1][1][1] - The largest silver ETF, iShares Silver Trust (SLV), saw an increase in holdings by 533.01 tons, marking the largest single-day increase since January 2023, bringing total holdings to 16,599.25 tons [1][1][1] - Industrial demand for silver has risen to 55%, driven by sectors such as photovoltaics and electric vehicles, while global visible inventories remain below safe levels, supporting the price recovery of silver [1][1][1] Group 2 - A survey conducted by Kitco News among 352 retail investors indicated that over 50% of respondents expect silver to be the best-performing metal again by 2026 [1][1][1] - In the latest trading session, silver prices surged, indicating a short-term bullish trend, supported by positive signals and trading above the 50-day EMA, which suggests potential for further gains [1][1][1]