节前避险情绪渐浓，商品午后突然变脸【期市日评】

Group 1 - The market experienced a sell-off, particularly in recently surging commodities, with significant declines in platinum, palladium futures, and lithium carbonate [1][2] - Lithium carbonate futures dropped by 7.89%, hitting the limit down, influenced by delayed resumption of lithium mines and adjustments in pricing by leading lithium salt companies [2] - Silver futures initially surged nearly 10% but later fell, with geopolitical tensions and supply constraints providing initial support for precious metals [3] Group 2 - Copper prices reached new highs but later retraced some gains, supported by ongoing supply constraints from overseas mining disruptions and a favorable monetary policy environment [4] - The overall demand for lithium carbonate is weakening, with a reduction in orders for passenger vehicles expected in January, while commercial vehicle and energy storage orders remain strong [2] - The commodity index reported a decline of 0.38%, reflecting a broader trend of capital outflow from precious metals and new energy sectors, with significant outflows from gold, lithium carbonate, and silver [6]