On June 13, the price of silver (Silver·3.75g) at the Korea Gold Exchange was recorded at 14,010 won for buying and 11,600 won for selling. Compared to the previous day, the buying price increased by 120 won (0.86%), and the selling price also rose by 100 won (0.86%), showing an upward trend.

[Increased Demand in AI and Advanced Industries and Expected Supply Shortages] Recent market forecasts suggest that the expansion of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, increased investments in data centers, and the expansion of solar power facilities and electric vehicle production could drive up silver demand in the long term. Silver is a core material used in a variety of advanced industries, including solar panels, semiconductors, electronic components, batteries, and telecommunications equipment. In particular, as the competition to expand AI data centers intensifies, the demand for power facilities and electronic components is increasing, and accordingly, analyses indicate that industrial silver consumption will also steadily expand.

Major global investment banks predict that the silver market is highly likely to continue experiencing a supply shortage this year and next. They believe that this expansion in industrial demand could act as a medium- to long-term factor in driving up silver prices.

[External Variables: Expectations for Mitigated Geopolitical Risks] It is also necessary to examine external variables that affect investment sentiment. As U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of an agreement to end the war with Iran, expectations for a mitigation of geopolitical risks are growing.

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