NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-04-28 01:43Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector [2]. Core Views - Gold remains in a bull market despite short-term fluctuations due to easing US-China trade tensions and concerns over Federal Reserve independence [9][10]. - Copper prices are stabilizing, presenting opportunities for low-position equity investments, supported by demand and supply-side disruptions [10]. Summary by Sections 1. Research Insights - Gold: The bull market is not over. Short-term price adjustments are normal due to market reactions to US-China trade dynamics and Federal Reserve concerns. The underlying bullish logic for gold remains intact, with expectations of continued inflows of capital in the long term [9]. - Copper: Prices are showing signs of stabilization, with demand supported by increased operating rates and supply disruptions. The report suggests focusing on equity assets for long-term investment [10]. 2. Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metals index increased by 1.59%, outperforming the broader market by 1.03%. Gold led the sector with a 4.58% increase [13]. 3. Metal Prices and Inventory - Basic metals prices generally increased, with SHFE copper rising to 77,640 CNY/ton and LME copper reaching 9,360 USD/ton. The report highlights a decrease in inventories for several metals, indicating a tightening supply [34][39]. - Precious metals saw a decline in gold prices by 0.9% to 3,298 USD/oz, while silver prices increased by 1.7% to 33.01 USD/oz [48].