Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-26 06:02Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the strong performance of the non-ferrous metal sector, particularly copper and precious metals, driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions and supply-demand dynamics [1][2] - On December 26, 2025, copper futures prices surged past 98,000 yuan/ton, reaching a historical high, with the Zhongzheng Industrial Non-Ferrous Metals Theme Index rising by 3.54% [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasized the importance of optimizing traditional industries like alumina and copper smelting, which are crucial for the national economy and defense [1] Group 2 - Citic Securities noted that the U.S. November CPI unexpectedly cooled, leading to market adjustments for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts in 2026, which, along with abundant liquidity and supply constraints, pushed non-ferrous metal prices to new highs [2] - The strong performance of non-ferrous metals is attributed to a combination of macroeconomic financial policies and structural changes in supply and demand, including the onset of a global rate-cutting cycle and a weakening dollar [2] - The Tianhong Zhongzheng Industrial Non-Ferrous Metals Theme Index closely tracks the performance of 30 major listed companies involved in copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and rare earth metals, reflecting the overall performance of the sector [2]