Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-03 04:01Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley reports that since early July, the MSCI China Materials Index has outperformed the MSCI China Index by 19%, driven by stable performance of related companies in the first half of the year, rising interest rate cut expectations, and domestic anti-involution policy themes [1] Industry Summary - The materials sector is expected to continue its strong performance in the second half of the year, with a favorable outlook for the materials index, particularly in the following order: copper or gold, aluminum, steel, coal, and lithium [1] Company Summary - Zijin Mining (601899)(02899) remains the top pick for the company, with strong profit growth, maintaining a "buy" rating and a target price of 28 HKD [1] - The company is optimistic about copper stocks and recommends investors buy Luoyang Molybdenum (603993)(03993) when shares are high, maintaining a "buy" rating and a target price of 13.5 HKD [1] - The target price for Ansteel (000898)(00347) has been raised from 1 HKD to 2.3 HKD, with the rating upgraded from "sell" to "neutral" [1]