智通财经网·2026-01-12 06:47Group 1: Rare Earths - The report from Guotai Junan indicates that rare earth prices have rebounded due to a combination of policy support and pre-holiday inventory demand recovery, with significant increases in medium and heavy rare earth prices [1] Group 2: Precious Metals - Geopolitical factors in Venezuela and the Middle East are supporting gold prices, alongside strong U.S. unemployment data. The outlook for 2026 suggests that central bank gold purchases and rising gold ETF holdings will continue to support gold prices [2] - Silver prices are expected to follow gold trends, influenced by a decrease in London silver leasing rates and rising inventories. Platinum prices are also expected to strengthen due to anticipated U.S. tariffs [2] Group 3: Copper - Despite mixed U.S. employment data, the resilience of the U.S. economy and ongoing strikes at the Mantoverde copper mine in Chile are contributing to a strong copper price outlook. The report highlights the need to monitor the impact of Trump's nomination for the next Federal Reserve chair on copper prices [3] - Supply constraints and low inventories in non-U.S. regions, combined with a strategic reserve logic under the "Monroe Doctrine," are expected to amplify upward price elasticity for copper [3] Group 4: Aluminum - Strong macroeconomic expectations, liquidity easing, and a rebound in aluminum prices are noted. Daily production rates are increasing due to new electrolytic aluminum projects in China and Indonesia, while demand is rising as environmental controls in central China are lifted [4] - The operating rate of domestic aluminum processing leading enterprises has slightly increased by 0.2 percentage points to 60.1% [4] Group 5: Tin - Supply bottlenecks persist in the tin market, with delays in the resumption of mining in Myanmar and uncertainties regarding Indonesian approvals. Despite adjustments in the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, tin prices remain supported by liquidity expectations and strong demand from the semiconductor industry [5] Group 6: Energy Metals - Lithium inventory has accumulated, and production has increased, although demand is showing marginal weakness. The reduction in export tax rebates for battery products may lead to front-loaded demand, with lithium production rising by 115 tons last week [6] - The cobalt sector is facing high prices due to tight upstream raw material supplies, while cobalt companies are extending their reach into the electric new energy sector to enhance competitive advantages [6]