Glencore(US:GLNCY) Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-12-23 00:06Group 1: Oil Market Dynamics - The international oil price has dropped significantly due to weak demand and geopolitical factors, with a total decline of approximately 20% this year, reaching its lowest level since February 2021 [2] - The commodity trading giant Trafigura warns of a "super surplus" in the oil market next year due to a combination of supply surge and declining global demand [2] - Analysts predict that the peak of supply surplus will occur in the first quarter of 2026, with expectations of continued inventory growth throughout the year, putting further pressure on oil prices [3] Group 2: Gold Market Trends - International gold prices have surged from $2,650 per ounce at the beginning of the year to over $4,000 per ounce, marking a significant bull market with a year-to-date increase of approximately 60% [4] - Central banks have shown strong demand for gold, with net purchases reaching 254 tons from January to October, providing substantial support for gold prices [4] - The International Clearing Bank (BIS) warns of potential bubble signs in the gold market due to excessive optimism and rising valuations, which could lead to a price correction of 5% to 20% [5] Group 3: Copper Market Outlook - The price of copper is expected to remain robust due to global industrial transformation, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, with a projected demand increase of around 3% in 2026 [7] - Supply constraints, exacerbated by incidents such as the collapse of a copper mine in Chile, have led to reduced production forecasts, supporting copper prices [7] - Goldman Sachs predicts that over 60% of copper demand growth by 2030 will be driven by investments in power infrastructure, indicating strong long-term prospects for copper [8]