中泰证券：看好有色板块全面牛市行情

Core Viewpoint - The report from Zhongtai Securities expresses optimism about a comprehensive bull market in the non-ferrous metals sector, driven by macroeconomic factors and fundamental demand dynamics [1] Group 1: Industrial Metals - Several major mines have experienced unexpected disruptions, leading to a significant downward revision of global copper mine output for next year [1] - Anticipated electricity shortages abroad are causing frequent supply disruptions in electrolytic aluminum, while traditional demand is expected to recover due to a global easing cycle [1] - Although the growth rate of new energy demand is slowing, its proportion continues to rise, and the power demand driven by AI is expected to provide additional increments [1] - Industrial metals are poised for a moment of resonance between macroeconomic and fundamental factors, with expectations for sustained price increases in copper and aluminum [1] - Despite stock prices being at new highs, valuations remain at a neutral to low level, primarily due to rising commodity prices and the realization of company growth potential [1] Group 2: Energy Metals - The outlook for energy metals is improving as storage demand expectations continue to rise, significantly altering the supply-demand balance for lithium carbonate from previous surplus expectations [1] - Following the implementation of an export ban in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cobalt prices have surged, and supply constraints are expected to tighten the market next year, leading to bullish price expectations [1] Group 3: Precious Metals - In the context of overseas monetary expansion and weakening fiscal discipline, the restructuring of the dollar credit system is becoming a trend, maintaining the long-term bullish logic for gold prices [1] - The performance of stocks in the precious metals sector has lagged behind the continuously rising gold prices, with current stock valuations at historical lows, presenting a favorable opportunity for investment [1]