有色金属：20251026周报：美联储降息预期升温，金属价格维持强势-20251026

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [7] Core Views - The expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve continues to support precious metals in the short term, despite a weakening macroeconomic backdrop [3][12] - Industrial metals are expected to maintain strong prices due to tight supply and robust demand from the new energy sector, particularly in electric vehicles [4][14] - The lithium market shows a downward trend in inventory, with recovering demand supporting prices, indicating strategic investment opportunities [18] - Other minor metals like tungsten are experiencing price increases due to strong long-term contracts, while rare earths remain stable with some downward pressure on prices [19][22] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations provide strong short-term support for precious metals, although macroeconomic conditions are causing some price declines [3][12] - Key stocks to watch include WanGuoLingBao, Zijin Mining, and others in both A-shares and H-shares [3] Industrial Metals - Copper prices are supported by a tight supply situation, with global copper mine spot TC fees dropping to a historical low of -40.8 USD/ton [4][14] - Demand remains strong in the new energy sector, particularly for electric vehicles, while traditional sectors show weakness [4][14] - Key stocks include Jiangxi Copper, Tongling Nonferrous, and others [4][17] New Energy Metals - Lithium inventory is decreasing, with strong demand from downstream battery manufacturers supporting market prices [18] - The report suggests strategic investment opportunities in lithium-related stocks such as Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium [18] Other Minor Metals - Tungsten prices are rising due to strong long-term contracts, with current market prices for 65% grade black tungsten concentrate at 278,000-279,000 CNY/ton [19][22] - Rare earths are stable, but there is a noted oversupply issue affecting price dynamics [22]