创业板指涨0.34%，贵金属、锰硅等板块指数涨幅居前

Group 1: Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index opened flat, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.17% and the ChiNext Index increased by 0.34% [1] - Precious metals and manganese silicon sectors showed the highest gains, while commercial aerospace and AI application sectors experienced the largest declines [1] Group 2: Strategic Metals Investment - CITIC Securities emphasizes the growing investment opportunities in strategic metals due to rising resource nationalism and geopolitical tensions, which have made the control of scarce resources increasingly important [2] - The current global landscape is characterized by significant changes, with strategic mineral resources becoming a new battleground among nations [2] Group 3: Inflation and Federal Reserve Outlook - CICC reports that the U.S. December CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year, aligning with market expectations, while core CPI was at 2.6%, slightly below expectations [3] - The inflationary pressures are primarily driven by the service sector, and the Federal Reserve is unlikely to lower interest rates in January due to moderate inflation data [3] Group 4: Market Sentiment and Sector Rotation - CITIC Securities notes that market liquidity is increasing, with A-share trading volume surpassing 3 trillion yuan, leading to faster rotation among thematic sectors [4] - External factors include a lower-than-expected increase in U.S. non-farm payrolls and a drop in the unemployment rate, which has reduced the likelihood of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve [4] - Domestic economic recovery remains fragile, with ongoing adjustments in economic and income structures, while fiscal policies continue to support growth [4]