Xin Lang Ji Jin·2025-08-04 02:15Group 1 - The U.S. non-farm payrolls added 73,000 jobs in July, significantly below the market expectation of 110,000, with May and June's job additions revised down by a total of 258,000 [1] - Following the disappointing employment data, expectations for interest rate cuts increased, leading to a surge in gold prices, with COMEX gold futures surpassing $3,400 [1] - The gold sector saw significant gains, with Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining rising over 6% and other leading companies in the non-ferrous metals sector also experiencing substantial increases [1] Group 2 - The non-ferrous metal sector has shown strong performance, with the sector index up over 22% year-to-date, significantly outperforming major market indices [3][5] - A fund split for the non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) was implemented on August 1, with a 1:2 split ratio, aimed at lowering the trading threshold while maintaining total asset value [3] - The non-ferrous metal index has seen a cumulative increase of 22.68% from January 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025, outperforming other major indices [5] Group 3 - Key drivers for the strong performance of the non-ferrous metal sector include supportive government policies, positive earnings forecasts from listed companies, and a low valuation environment [6][8] - The sector is expected to benefit from a weaker U.S. dollar and increased demand for metals, particularly copper and rare earth elements, as supply constraints persist [8][9] - The non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) and its associated funds are well-positioned for investment, providing exposure to a diversified range of metals, including copper, aluminum, gold, and rare earths [8]