金属及金属新材料行业周报：黄金开始交易26年降息节奏-20251221

Core Insights - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry in the coming months [2][6]. Industrial Metals and Steel - Industrial metal prices are expected to slightly decline due to seasonal factors and market caution regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts. Copper processing fees for 2026 have been set at $0 per ton, reflecting ongoing tightness in copper concentrate supply. Short-term demand remains stable, with prices expected to recover in the medium term [6]. - Steel demand has improved slightly, with a 2% increase in rebar procurement in Shanghai. The overall steel price has risen by 0.4% week-on-week, with steel mills maintaining a profit margin of 36%. Short-term supply and demand are expected to remain balanced, keeping prices at the bottom [6]. Gold Market - The gold market is currently in a phase of speculation regarding interest rate cuts, with prices showing a slight upward trend. Recent U.S. labor statistics indicate a higher unemployment rate of 4.6% and a lower CPI of 2.7%, which may influence future gold prices. The market is closely monitoring upcoming economic data and changes in Federal Reserve personnel [6]. Minor Metals - Tungsten prices have surged by 15% to 429,000 CNY per ton, driven by upstream price support and rigid downstream demand. Cobalt prices have increased by 0.7% to 410,000 CNY per ton, with expectations of gradual supply-demand gaps emerging from new export quotas in the Democratic Republic of Congo [6]. - Lithium prices have rebounded to 110,000 CNY per ton for futures and 100,000 CNY per ton for spot prices, influenced by supply disruptions. The market anticipates wide fluctuations in lithium prices in the short term [6]. Key Companies and Valuation - The report highlights several companies with "Buy" ratings, including: - Luoyang Molybdenum (603993.SH) with a target price of 19.74 CNY per share [7]. - Jiangxi Copper (600362.SH) and China Aluminum (601600.SH) are also noted for their strong performance potential [7]. - The report provides detailed financial metrics for these companies, including EPS, PE ratios, and ROE, indicating robust financial health and growth prospects [7].