銀ぎん価格かかく、史上しじょう最高値さいこうねを更新こうしん

As precious metals markets continue to hit record highs, the price of silver surpassed $78 per ounce for the first time on December 26 U.S. time, reaching an all-time high of approximately $78.65.

The main reason is that the prices of major precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum have risen due to various factors, including expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States and the uncertainty of tariff policies.

According to the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold prices also rose by more than 1.2%, reaching a high of $4,562.70.

The rate of increase in the price of silver has surpassed that of gold, surging by more than 146% over the past year, and it is expected to mark the largest annual increase since 1979.

Platinum prices also rose by about 9% to $2,503, and copper prices increased by more than 5% to $5.82.

Analysts point out that the sharp rise in silver prices is the result of multiple factors acting together, including interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve FRB, increased demand for silver from AI data centers, supply constraints, and uncertainty regarding tariffs.

UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said, Expectations of lower U.S. interest rates are supporting demand for gold and silver, pushing both precious metals to record highs.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the sharp rise in prices is attracting amateur investors to the silver market, and as the value of precious metals continues to increase, they see this as a safe investment destination.

However, there are still many differing opinions about whether silver is a safe investment.

Goldman Sachs economists pointed out in their October report that silver prices are more volatile than gold and also have a higher downside risk.

According to analysts, gold is rarer than silver and has a much higher value per ounce, making it a more practical asset for banks in terms of transportation and storage.

Furthermore, Brent Donnelly of the market research firm Spectra Markets stated, Silver is a commodity that tends to surge rapidly and then plummet just as quickly, pointing out that silver prices tend to fluctuate significantly in cycles.

On the other hand, Peter Reagan, a financial market strategist at Birch Gold Group, stated, Nothing is certain, but increasing economic instability and rising inflationary pressures could push up the price and demand for silver in the new year. The market continues to keep a close eye on future developments.