Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metals industry has shown significant growth, with the industry index rising 11.89% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index and ranking first among 31 Shenwan primary industries [1][2]. Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metals industry index increased by 11.89% from September 29 to October 10, 2025, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index [2]. - Within the sub-sectors, energy metals rose by 12.75%, industrial metals by 13.34%, precious metals by 9.32%, minor metals by 9.93%, and new metal materials by 7.60% [1][2]. Metal Prices - Precious metals continued to show strength, with COMEX gold closing at $4,035.50 per ounce, up 6.48% over the past two weeks [2]. - COMEX silver closed at $47.52 per ounce, increasing by 2.48% [2]. - LME copper settled at $10,735.00 per ton, up 6.02%, while LME aluminum rose to $2,800 per ton, up 5.94% [2]. - Cobalt prices surged, with electrolytic cobalt averaging 349,500 yuan per ton, up 12.74%, and sulfuric cobalt increasing by 16.92% to 76,000 yuan per ton [2]. Regulatory Developments - On October 9, the Ministry of Commerce of China announced new export controls on rare earths, effective December 1, which include a "minimum proportion" and "direct product" rules [3][4]. - The new regulations aim to address violations in export practices and respond to global supply chain dynamics [4]. Investment Recommendations - Following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in September, attention should be paid to geopolitical and export policy changes in major resource countries, as well as the recovery of domestic downstream demand [5]. - The focus should be on investment opportunities that combine "resources + growth" strategies [5].
贵金属延续强势,稀土管制政策进一步升级 | 投研报告
Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-10-15 01:12