有色及贵金属周报：美联储如期降息，行业继续共振上行-20251214

Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "Overweight" [3] Core Insights - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut has led to a rise in both precious and base metal prices, with expectations of continued liquidity in the market [2][6] - Gold prices have shown a steady increase due to low inventory and favorable liquidity conditions, while silver prices have surged significantly [6][7] - Copper prices are expected to fluctuate due to macroeconomic disturbances, despite a recent increase [9] - Aluminum prices are showing a strong trend supported by macroeconomic factors, although supply pressures persist [8] - Energy metals like lithium are experiencing strong demand, with inventory levels decreasing [10] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices increased: SHFE gold rose 1.40% to 970.66 CNY/gram, COMEX gold rose 2.05% to 4,329.80 USD/ounce [6][24] - Silver prices surged: SHFE silver increased 10.89% to 14,892 CNY/kg, COMEX silver rose 5.13% to 62.09 USD/ounce [7][24] - Central bank gold purchases continue, with China's reserves increasing to 7,412 million ounces [6] Copper - Copper prices fluctuated: SHFE copper rose 1.40% to 94,080 CNY/ton, while LME copper fell 0.91% to 11,515 USD/ton [9][21] - Supply remains tight, with copper processing fees decreasing [9] - Global visible copper inventory totaled 835,800 tons, showing a slight decrease [9][22] Aluminum - Aluminum prices showed a slight decline: SHFE aluminum fell 0.78% to 22,170 CNY/ton, LME aluminum decreased 1.00% to 2,868.5 USD/ton [8][21] - Processing rates for aluminum have dropped to 61.8% [8][90] - The industry is facing supply pressures, particularly in alumina [8] Energy Metals - Lithium carbonate demand remains high, with inventory levels decreasing by 2,133 tons [10] - Cobalt prices are under pressure due to tight raw material supply, while companies are extending their reach into downstream markets [10] - Rare earth prices have shown mixed trends, with light rare earths stabilizing while heavy rare earths continue to decline [10]