Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-06 04:48Group 1 - The long-term price trend of gold is highly correlated with geopolitical and economic conditions, with upward drivers typically stemming from geopolitical turmoil and weak U.S. economic performance [1] - Current downward risks for gold prices include a recovering U.S. economy, hawkish Federal Reserve policies, strong fiscal discipline in the U.S., easing geopolitical tensions, and global central banks selling gold, none of which are currently significant [1] - In the long term, gold is expected to benefit from the expansion of global liquidity and increased preference due to risks associated with de-globalization [1] Group 2 - Listed securities firms and large brokerages reported a year-on-year net profit growth of 62% and 56% respectively for the first nine months of 2025 [2] - Key changes in the third quarter for large brokerages include continued total asset expansion, growth in financial investments and client funds, increased self-operated leverage, significant growth in brokerage services, and a recovery in investment banking [2] - The operating environment for brokerages is improving, with enhanced performance elasticity and sustainability, making the sector's valuation repair opportunities attractive [2] Group 3 - The demand for electrolytic aluminum grew by 3.9% from January to September, exceeding market expectations [3] - The market anticipates a 2.5% growth in domestic electrolytic aluminum consumption by 2025, driven by better-than-expected performance in new energy vehicles and photovoltaics [3] - The profitability of the electrolytic aluminum industry is expanding at high levels, improving the earnings and dividend capabilities of aluminum companies [3]