Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-29 11:12Group 1 - The long-term trend of "de-dollarization" is driving some countries to reduce the proportion of U.S. Treasury bonds in their foreign exchange reserves and increase their gold holdings, a trend that is not weakened by the easing of U.S.-China trade disputes [1][2] - The liquidity easing brought by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts is accelerating the process of rising precious metals, with expectations for a price increase in 2025 due to the combination of these trends [1][2] - In 2026, the new Federal Reserve Chairman may adopt a more aggressive rate-cutting approach amid the backdrop of midterm elections, and continued increases in gold ETF holdings by European and American investors are expected to sustain the upward trend in precious metals [1][2] Group 2 - The demand for basic metals, particularly copper and aluminum, is expected to rise due to liquidity easing and increased physical demand driven by AI investments, while supply constraints in mining and smelting will support a steady increase in industrial metal prices [1][2] - For copper, the ongoing liquidity trend and significant potential demand from AI data centers and power grids will likely lead to a sustained upward movement in copper prices, with the possibility of exceeding expectations [1][2] - The aluminum sector is expected to maintain good profit levels due to tight supply and demand dynamics, with leading companies in the industry likely to achieve strong profitability through resource management and supply chain extension [1][2] Group 3 - The supply and demand for lithium carbonate is projected to return to a tight balance in 2026, with a significant increase in price levels driven by strong demand from energy storage and power applications [2] - The global demand for lithium carbonate is expected to grow by 24.2% in 2026, with a demand growth rate of approximately 50% from energy storage and just under 20% from power batteries [2] - The supply growth for lithium is forecasted at around 18.1%, indicating a shift from a loose balance to a tight balance in the lithium market [2] Group 4 - Domestic rare earth prices are expected to rise, benefiting companies in the rare earth magnetic materials sector, as the supply side faces constraints and demand from new energy policies strengthens [2] - The growth rate for demand from sectors such as new energy vehicles, wind power, and energy-efficient variable frequency air conditioners is projected to reach 29%, 18%, and 28% respectively by 2025 [2] - The tightening of domestic rare earth supply, coupled with overseas demand for replenishment, is likely to amplify price increases, providing a dual boost to the performance and valuation of rare earth magnetic material companies [2]