HUAXI Securities·2025-10-25 12:44Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Recommended [4] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the CPI is lower than expected, which enhances the probability of interest rate cuts, leading to an upward trend in metal prices [28][44] - Precious metals are experiencing price fluctuations, with gold and silver prices showing a downward trend recently, but the long-term outlook remains positive due to macroeconomic factors [28][44] - The report highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on market dynamics, particularly in the context of U.S.-China trade relations and the potential for further economic negotiations [45][48] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - This week, COMEX gold fell by 3.30% to $4,126.90 per ounce, while COMEX silver dropped by 4.38% to $48.41 per ounce. SHFE gold decreased by 6.17% to ¥938.10 per gram, and SHFE silver fell by 7.49% to ¥11,332.00 per kilogram [28][30] - The gold price has increased over 60% this year, but recent fluctuations indicate a potential short-term correction as the market enters an overbought zone [44][48] - The report notes a significant reduction in holdings for major ETFs, with SPDR gold ETF decreasing by 9,186.33 ounces and SLV silver ETF by 89,770.80 ounces [30] Base Metals - In the LME market, copper rose by 3.21% to $10,947.00 per ton, aluminum increased by 2.81% to $2,856.50 per ton, zinc went up by 2.62% to $3,019.50 per ton, and lead climbed by 2.28% to $2,016.50 per ton [54] - SHFE market showed similar trends with copper up by 3.95% to ¥87,720.00 per ton, aluminum up by 1.51% to ¥21,225.00 per ton, zinc up by 2.48% to ¥22,355.00 per ton, and lead up by 3.05% to ¥17,595.00 per ton [54] - The report emphasizes that the supply of copper is facing challenges, with a projected production growth of only 1.4% in 2025, which is below the demand growth rate of approximately 3% [9][22] Small Metals - Magnesium prices decreased by 0.45% to ¥17,840 per ton, while demand remains stable, leading to a reduction in inventory levels [18] - Molybdenum and vanadium prices are under pressure, with molybdenum iron prices down by 2.12% to ¥27.75 per ton, reflecting cautious market sentiment [19] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the long-term outlook for gold remains positive due to ongoing concerns about global debt and monetary easing, with U.S. debt exceeding $38 trillion and projected budget deficits [20][49] - The report identifies several gold mining companies as potential beneficiaries of rising gold prices, including Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, Shandong Gold, and China National Gold Group [20][49] - For silver, the report anticipates a supply shortage of approximately 3,660 tons by 2025, supporting a bullish outlook for silver prices [49]