有色金属：牛市二阶段与实物资产价值共振的选择

Group 1 - The core view of the report is that the non-ferrous metals sector is expected to perform well, driven by the second phase of the bull market and the revaluation of physical assets, with the Shenwan first-level industry index for non-ferrous metals showing a remarkable annual increase of 94.73%, leading 31 other industries [3][10][11]. - The second phase of the bull market is characterized by a profit-driven upward cycle, supported by an upward revision of economic fundamentals, which highlights the strong cyclicality of non-ferrous metals [4][12]. - The narrative of "de-involution" and expansion of domestic demand, along with the reinforcement of re-inflation discourse, suggests that the non-ferrous metal market is likely to continue its upward trend [4][12]. Group 2 - The weak dollar provides a favorable environment for the rise of physical assets, as a depreciating dollar increases the purchasing power of non-dollar currencies for dollar-denominated commodities [21][22]. - The core logic of U.S. debt monetization is highlighted, where fiscal and debt monetization is seen as a pathway to address the growing U.S. debt issue, with non-renewable resources like physical assets serving as a hedge against value erosion [25][30]. - The historical underinvestment in mining capital expenditures is a significant constraint, with global exploration spending for solid minerals declining to $12.48 billion in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 3.3% [44]. Group 3 - The "power triangle" theory of critical minerals illustrates the geopolitical competition for key minerals, with the U.S. aiming to maintain its dominant position in the global critical mineral supply chain while China seeks to secure its mineral supply [51][58]. - The report suggests a long-term positive outlook for investments in non-ferrous metals, emphasizing that the four major logics behind the revaluation of physical assets are unlikely to change easily [60]. - Potential investment strategies include focusing on gold for its monetary attributes, copper for its industrial demand driven by AI infrastructure, and other industrial metals that may benefit from tariff dynamics and AI-related growth [61].