China's Export Curbs Ignite Silver Market Turmoil, Prices Soar 27% Amid Supply Crisis

• Silver prices surged 27% to $91 in weeks, driven by global factors including tariff fears and a weakening dollar.
• A severe supply shortage sees COMEX silver stock drop 75% since 2020, fueling 'silver squeeze' discussions.
• China's new export licensing system restricts refined silver, impacting 60% of global supply to meet domestic solar and EV demand.
• Industrial users seek alternatives, but investor demand for silver ETFs and physical silver remains high.
• A projected 67 million ounce deficit for the sixth consecutive year positions silver as a strategic investment.