有色金属：刚果金政策落地，钴价接连上涨

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "stronger than market" rating for the industry [7] Core Views - Precious metals are experiencing historical price highs due to dovish Federal Reserve stance and geopolitical uncertainties [11][12] - Industrial metals, particularly copper, are expected to see price increases due to supply constraints and ongoing demand [13][14] - New energy metals, especially cobalt, are witnessing price increases following policy changes in the Democratic Republic of Congo [19][20] - Other minor metals, such as rare earths, are facing price stagnation due to stable demand and increased inventory [22] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The market anticipates a rise in Federal Reserve rate cuts, contributing to gold and silver prices reaching historical highs [11] - August PCE data shows a month-on-month increase of 0.3% and a year-on-year increase of 2.7%, supporting the Fed's confidence in further rate cuts [11] - Key stocks to watch include Zhongjin, Zijin, and Chaijin in A-shares, and Lingbao and WanGuo in H-shares [12] Industrial Metals - Copper prices are expected to rise due to supply reductions from the Grasberg mine and ongoing demand [14][18] - Current copper inventory stands at 948,000 tons, with a year-on-year increase of 29,610 tons [14] - Recommended stocks include Jiangxi Copper in H-shares and Tongling Nonferrous in A-shares [18] New Energy Metals - Lithium supply is expected to see slight increases, while cobalt prices are rising due to supply tightness following policy changes in Congo [19][20] - Cobalt prices have increased by 20.3% for sulfate and 21.3% for electrolytic cobalt [19] - Key stocks to monitor include Zhongmin and Zangge for lithium, and Huayou and Tianyuan for cobalt [21] Other Minor Metals - Rare earth prices are expected to remain stable with limited supply changes and steady demand from major manufacturers [22] - The report notes a decline in prices for antimony and tungsten, with a focus on inventory management [22] - Recommended stocks include China Rare Earth and Northern Rare Earth for rare earths [25] Market Review - The non-ferrous index increased by 6.4%, outperforming the CSI 300 index [25] - Notable stock performances include TianNai Technology with a 14.4% increase and Jingyi Co. with a 9.7% decrease [29] - The copper and aluminum sectors are noted for their low valuations, suggesting potential for growth [36]