NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-12-08 10:15Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Views - Gold prices are expected to remain stable at high levels, with a downward trend continuing as the market awaits the December FOMC results. Concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve are ongoing, and China's central bank continues to increase its gold reserves [4][9] - Copper prices are on an upward trajectory, driven by supply constraints in non-US regions. The LME copper price reached a new high of $11,665 per ton, with significant warehouse cancellations raising concerns about potential supply shortages [10][11] Summary by Sections Weekly Research Views - Gold: The Federal Reserve's silence and mixed economic data have led to fluctuations in gold prices. The probability of a rate cut in December remains high at 80-90% [9] - Copper: The LME copper price has surged, with significant warehouse cancellations indicating potential supply issues. The market is expected to maintain a bullish sentiment towards copper stocks [10] Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metals index increased by 5.07%, outperforming the broader market by 4.70%. The top-performing sectors included copper, aluminum, and nickel [11][12] Metal Prices and Inventories - Prices for basic metals have generally risen, with SHFE copper up 4.99% to 91,560 yuan per ton, and LME copper up 2.33% to $11,450 per ton. Inventory levels show a mixed trend, with LME copper inventory increasing by 2.0% while SHFE copper inventory decreased by 9.2% [25][31]