大非农延续弱势，降息预期下重视贵金属补涨

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [9]. Core Insights - The report highlights a continued decline in non-farm payrolls, leading to a resurgence in recession trading, emphasizing the importance of gold as a strategic investment opportunity. The market is increasingly concerned about demand falling below expectations, which may signal a return to relative gains for precious metals [5][6]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The report notes that the recent decline in non-farm payrolls has led to a renewed focus on the gold sector, with gold outperforming copper. This shift indicates growing market concerns about demand [5]. - Three catalysts are identified for the recent rise in gold prices: 1. Strengthened expectations for interest rate cuts, with nearly 90% probability for a September rate cut following dovish signals from Powell [5]. 2. Increased geopolitical risks, particularly from the Russia-Ukraine situation and trade tensions with India [5]. 3. Continued central bank purchases of gold, with global central banks increasing their gold holdings for ten consecutive months [5]. - The report suggests a shift towards increasing allocations in gold stocks, highlighting companies such as Zhaojin Mining, Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, and Shandong Gold Mining as potential beneficiaries [5]. Industrial Metals - The report indicates that expectations for interest rate cuts are driving stability in copper and aluminum prices. Copper prices have shown a slight increase, while aluminum prices have declined [6]. - Inventory levels for copper and aluminum have increased, with copper stocks rising by 5.79% week-on-week and aluminum stocks increasing by 0.87% [6]. - The report anticipates that while demand for copper and aluminum may decline in the second half of the year, the supply constraints will limit the extent of this decline [6]. - Key companies to watch in the copper sector include Luoyang Molybdenum, Zijin Mining, and Jinchuan Group, while in aluminum, companies like Zhongfu Industrial and Hong Kong China Aluminum are highlighted [6]. Strategic and Energy Metals - The report emphasizes the strategic value of rare earths and tungsten, noting that recent regulatory measures in China are likely to enhance the market for these metals [7]. - The report also highlights cobalt and nickel as metals with high supply concentration, with cobalt prices expected to rise due to strategic purchases by the U.S. government [7]. - Lithium is noted to be in a bottoming phase, with expectations for increased demand in energy storage applications [7]. Key companies in this sector include Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium [7].