期货日报：“双引擎”驱动有色与贵金属板块上涨

Core Insights - The analysis by Tian Yaxiong from CITIC Futures indicates that the commodity market in 2026 will be driven by the combination of "U.S. fiscal expansion" and "AI capital expenditure growth," which are crucial for supporting economic growth [1][2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - U.S. fiscal expansion is playing a vital role as a "counter-cyclical support" in the current economic cycle, with a series of legislative measures becoming core variables for economic growth [1] - Major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are projected to invest hundreds of billions to over a trillion dollars in AI-related capital expenditures, creating new demand for non-ferrous metals like copper and aluminum [1] - The power density of AI data centers significantly exceeds that of traditional facilities, leading to increased reliance on copper and aluminum for power distribution and cooling systems, which shapes the future commodity market [1] Group 2: Economic Outlook - Domestic economic recovery is expected to continue, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) likely turning positive after the third quarter of 2026 [1] - The significant increase in export value added indicates resilience in industrial upgrades, while the monetary credit cycle has shown signs of a turning point [1] - The M1-M2 indicators are expected to support a moderate recovery in prices, leading PPI by approximately six months [1] Group 3: Cognitive Discrepancies - Four key cognitive discrepancies were highlighted: 1. The paradox of capacity clearance, where industries like electrolytic aluminum and lithium processing face a "loss-expansion" dilemma, with leading firms expanding despite losses [2] 2. The need to validate whether current massive capital expenditures in AI are overextending future investment potential and if global labor productivity can significantly improve due to AI [2] 3. The U.S. designating copper and silver as critical minerals, leading to increased trade barriers and supply tensions [2] 4. The potential slowdown in the "de-coal" process among emerging Asian economies due to energy security and economic considerations, impacting demand for related commodities [2] Group 4: Investment Strategy - The historical combination of "fiscal expansion + de-globalization" since 1970 suggests that commodities could enter a significant bull market under similar conditions [2] - Investors are advised to focus on structural opportunities in the non-ferrous and precious metals sectors, closely tied to AI and fiscal policies, while remaining cautious of monetary policy shifts and geopolitical events that may cause market volatility [2]