On July 18, according to the Korea Gold Exchange, the buying price of silver (Silver, 3.75g) was recorded at 11,030 won, and the selling price at 9,360 won. The buying price rose by 160 won (1.45%) compared to the previous day, and the selling price also increased by 140 won (1.5%).

Why Silver Prices Are Drawing Attention

Amid widening volatility in gold prices recently, the silver market—another representative precious metal and industrial raw material—has also experienced sharp price changes, attracting investors' interest. Silver is used as an essential material in advanced industries such as eco-friendly energy, semiconductors, and electric vehicles, alongside its characteristics as a safe-haven asset, making it extremely sensitive to global economic trends and industrial demand.

Short-Term Correction Trend... "Cautious Approach Needed"

Currently, silver prices are showing a sharp short-term correction as fluctuations in international oil prices due to geopolitical risks intersect with uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy, requiring a cautious approach from investors.

Some note that since silver has a smaller market size compared to gold, its price volatility tends to be much greater. They advise that when utilizing various investment tools such as physical purchases or silver ETFs, investors should approach from a diversified investment perspective, fully taking into account the risk of sharp market fluctuations.

At a time when macroeconomic uncertainty has reached its peak as it is now, risk management is necessary—proactively monitoring trends in global money supply and the direction of real economic indicators—rather than hastily buying at low prices. It will be necessary to keep an eye on the directional shifts driven by external variables.

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