Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights a significant increase in the prices of non-ferrous metal stocks, driven by favorable economic indicators and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum (03993) saw a rise of 6.63%, trading at HKD 23.16; Lingbao Gold (03330) increased by 5.72% to HKD 25.12; Jiangxi Copper (00358) rose by 5.25% to HKD 44.88; Shandong Gold (01787) gained 4.83% to HKD 40.36; and China Nonferrous Mining (01258) increased by 4.51% to HKD 15.07 [1] - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January fell to 2.4% year-on-year, below expectations, with core CPI dropping to 2.5%, the lowest level since 2021, leading to increased expectations for interest rate cuts [1] Group 2 - Everbright Securities recently reported that in the context of global changes, countries are emphasizing resource security, which will increase additional demand for metals and enhance the valuation of related metal stocks [2] - Strategic metals expected to benefit from resource accumulation include gold and silver due to geopolitical tensions, as well as copper, aluminum, silver, and tin driven by AI and new energy developments [2] - Military-related metals such as rare earths, tungsten, and antimony, along with essential metals like uranium, tantalum, and nickel, which have low production shares in China and the U.S., are also highlighted as potential beneficiaries [2]