Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector has emerged as one of the strongest performing sectors in the market since 2025, with the Zhongzheng Shenwan Non-ferrous Metals Index leading 31 first-level sub-industries with a nearly 70% increase [1][3]. Group 1: Driving Factors Behind Sector Strength - The recent strength in the non-ferrous metal sector is attributed to multiple factors including macroeconomic easing, supply-demand dynamics, market sentiment, and sector rotation effects [13][12]. - Expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and a globally loose liquidity environment have weakened the dollar, enhancing the appeal of non-ferrous metals as a hedge against currency depreciation [13][12]. - Supply constraints coupled with rising demand from emerging sectors such as electric vehicles and photovoltaics have led to a tight supply-demand balance, driving prices higher [13][12]. - The valuation of the non-ferrous metal sector remains below historical averages, attracting capital inflows as other sectors face valuation pressures [13][12]. Group 2: Market Performance and Valuation Dynamics - The non-ferrous metal sector has experienced a "Davis Double Play" this year, where rising metal prices significantly boost corporate profit expectations while the sector's valuation was at historical lows, allowing for upward correction [15][12]. - The sector's performance is supported by a long-term reassessment of the global monetary system and the strategic value of non-ferrous metals in an uncertain global environment [16][12]. Group 3: Long-term Growth Potential - Compared to traditional cyclical sectors, the non-ferrous metal sector shows greater growth potential due to its alignment with high-end manufacturing demands, particularly in electronics, military, semiconductors, and renewable energy [17][12]. - The ongoing energy revolution is expected to create structural, long-term demand for metals like copper, aluminum, lithium, and rare earths, freeing them from traditional cyclical constraints [18][12]. Group 4: Strategic Value of Rare Earths - The recent tightening of rare earth export controls is expected to enhance China's competitive advantage in the global supply chain, solidifying its pricing power [22][12]. - The strategic value of rare earths is increasingly recognized, particularly in high-tech industries, which will support their long-term market performance [22][12]. Group 5: Investment Opportunities and Risks - The non-ferrous metal sector is viewed as having solid long-term investment value, driven by supply constraints and favorable valuation dynamics, although short-term volatility risks are acknowledged [19][12]. - Key signals to monitor include Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, supply disruptions, domestic growth policies, and signs of stabilization in the Producer Price Index (PPI) [20][12].
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Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-19 07:49