巨震之下！乱世“稀土+黄金”

Group 1: Rare Earth Industry - The strategic value of rare earths is highlighted as an irreplaceable "countermeasure" in geopolitical conflicts, especially in the context of U.S.-China trade tensions [6][7]. - China's recent strict export controls on rare earths, including a ban on core technology exports, have raised expectations that controlling or halting rare earth exports to the U.S. could be a significant retaliatory measure [8][9]. - The global supply of rare earths is dominated by China, which accounts for over 60% of production and 85% of refining capacity, creating a significant barrier for other countries attempting to establish their own supply chains [14][15]. - The demand for rare earths is driven by the global energy revolution and technological advancements, particularly in electric vehicles, wind energy, and military applications [12][13]. - Recent price surges in rare earth materials, such as dysprosium and praseodymium, have led to significant increases in orders for leading companies in the sector, reflecting a clear price increase logic [19][20]. - The performance of companies in the rare earth sector, such as Northern Rare Earth and Shenghe Resources, has shown substantial profit growth, with Northern Rare Earth projecting a net profit increase of 272.54%-287.34% year-on-year [21][22]. Group 2: Gold Market - Gold has emerged as a key focus in the market, reaching historical highs due to its status as a safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility [27][28]. - Factors supporting the rise in gold prices include expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and a global trend towards "de-dollarization," leading to increased central bank purchases of gold [28][30]. - The Gold ETF (518680) has shown strong performance, with a net asset growth of 52.07% over the past year, making it the top-performing gold ETF in the market [30][32]. - The low management and custody fees of the Gold ETF, along with its T+0 trading capability, make it an attractive option for investors seeking to hedge against market uncertainties [32]. - The combination of rare earths and gold represents a dual strategy for investors, with rare earths focusing on growth opportunities and gold providing stability and protection against market fluctuations [33].