As of June 19, based on the Korea Gold Exchange, silver prices (3.75g) were recorded at a buying price of 13,510 won and a selling price of 11,300 won. This represents a decline of 4.52% (610 won) for buying and 4.51% (510 won) for selling compared to the previous day.

Silver has a relatively smaller market size than gold, resulting in characteristically higher price volatility. Even with the same scale of capital inflow, price movements tend to be more pronounced. For this reason, silver can record higher returns than gold in a bull market, but declines may widen further in a bear market.

Currently, investors are closely watching whether the recent rebound in the New York Stock Exchange is merely a technical bounce or the beginning of a new upward trend. If expectations for AI industry growth and a soft economic landing strengthen simultaneously, silver is highly likely to benefit from increased industrial demand. Additionally, if expectations for interest rate cuts broaden, demand for safe-haven assets and alternative investments could also increase; however, recent interest rate forecasts have shown mixed signals.

Ultimately, the silver market currently stands at the intersection of two key variables: 'expanding industrial demand' and 'monetary policy.' To gauge the future direction of prices, investors are focusing on U.S. economic indicators, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, the trend of the dollar's value, and whether the global manufacturing sector will recover.

Some institutions are citing the potential for increased industrial demand and supply shortages as grounds for the possibility of rising silver prices. However, given the recent high volatility, unconditional optimism should be avoided.

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