Core Viewpoint - Multiple banks have lowered USD deposit interest rates following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, leading to significant differences in rates among banks, prompting consumers to compare options carefully to maximize returns [1][2][3]. Group 1: Interest Rate Changes - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate target range to 4.00%-4.25%, marking the first cut since December 2024 [1]. - Following the Fed's announcement, banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered quickly adjusted their USD deposit rates, with HSBC offering 3% for 1-year deposits and 3.5% for 6-month deposits [3]. - Chinese banks have also followed suit, with rates for 1-year USD deposits dropping from a previous high of 5.2% to around 3% [3]. Group 2: Rate Comparison and Consumer Behavior - Consumers are encouraged to compare rates among banks, as even a small difference can lead to significant interest earnings; for example, a 1-year deposit of $50,000 at 3.3% yields $150 more than at 3.0% [4]. - Some smaller banks are still offering competitive rates, such as a city commercial bank with a 6-month USD deposit rate of 3.7% [3]. Group 3: Market Trends and Future Expectations - The trend of declining USD deposit rates is expected to continue as the Fed enters a rate-cutting cycle, making it unlikely for rates to remain high [2][6]. - Analysts predict further rate cuts by the Fed in upcoming meetings, with potential cumulative cuts of up to 75 basis points by the end of the year [7]. - The average annualized yield for USD wealth management products has decreased from 4.52% in January to 3.79% in September, indicating a clear downward trend in returns [7].

Core Viewpoint - The recent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have led to a surge in asset prices across various markets, creating an optimistic sentiment, but concerns about the Fed's independence and ongoing trade policies remain [1][4]. Economic Outlook - The U.S. economy is currently in a stable phase, with corporate earnings expectations improving since April, projecting a growth of approximately 7% to 10% for Q3 [3]. - The labor market shows signs of weakness but remains balanced, contributing to a stable economic cycle, albeit with slower growth [3]. - The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is positively influencing the semiconductor and chip sectors, which are currently in an upward cycle [3]. Inflation and Trade Policies - U.S. inflation is moderate, and uncertainties surrounding trade tariffs have been decreasing as trade agreements have been reached, leading to lower tariffs than previously expected [4]. - The Fed's recent shift in focus from balancing labor market and inflation goals to prioritizing the labor market indicates a clear path towards further interest rate cuts [4]. Investment Strategies - For U.S. Treasury bonds, while the economic slowdown is not severe enough to trigger a recession, long-term inflation and interest rates are unlikely to decline significantly [5]. - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices have shown strong returns, driven primarily by earnings rather than valuation expansion, suggesting potential for further growth [5]. - The weakening dollar presents an opportunity for diversifying investments into non-U.S. assets, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index outperforming the S&P 500 [6]. Emerging Markets - Emerging market assets, particularly in China and Korea, are becoming increasingly attractive due to favorable economic conditions and improving corporate earnings [6][7]. - China's market is highlighted for its improving fundamentals and attractive valuations compared to U.S. assets, with significant foreign investment interest [8][9]. - Korea's market is also seen as promising due to government reforms aimed at improving corporate governance and the presence of strong tech companies benefiting from the AI cycle [7]. Technology and AI Stocks - The recent rally in U.S. tech stocks, particularly in AI, is supported by the Fed's rate cuts, but concerns remain about high valuations and the profitability of many AI firms [10]. - There is a notable shift towards software applications in the AI sector, with increasing confidence in the profitability of software companies [10][11]. Precious Metals - Gold prices have surged due to the Fed's rate cuts and increased demand for safe-haven assets, with expectations for a structural bull market in precious metals [12][14]. - The relationship between gold and stocks is crucial for assessing investment flows, with a low correlation suggesting continued interest in gold as a hedge against risks [13]. Fixed Income Investments - The global fixed income market is increasingly influenced by fiscal rather than monetary policy, with concerns over sovereign debt leading to rising yields [15][16]. - Credit bonds are viewed as more attractive than government bonds due to low default rates and favorable economic conditions, with emerging market debt also offering appealing yields [17].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that during past Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycles, gold has generally recorded positive returns, with particularly strong performance in recent years [1] Group 1: Gold Market Insights - Gold typically sees price adjustments 2 to 3 months after the first rate cut, which often presents a good opportunity to increase holdings in gold [1] - A quarterly nominal increase in gold demand of $10 billion can lead to a price increase of approximately 3% per quarter [1] - A slight shift from the $29 trillion U.S. Treasury market to gold could be sufficient to push gold prices above $5,000 per ounce [1]

张尧浠：哈以停火打压金价有限、回撤走低仍是多头机会 上交易日周三(10月8日)：国际黄金继续强势反弹收阳，受到美国政府"停摆"危机持续发酵，避险资金源源不断地涌入而突破4000美元关口刷新历史高 点，多头动力持稳，虽然有回调风险，但鉴于看涨前景良好，回调也将是震荡调整的入场机会。 周图，金价自去年开涨攀升以来，如期第4次回踩中轨线支撑，并再度展开持续向上攀升的多头行情，不断到达给出的看涨目标位，本周目前强势运行在 布林带上轨之前，暗示短期后市面临一定的回调风险，但由于目前仍持稳多头未能偏向收取倒垂见顶形态，故此，如有回调，也是下周，就算回调也同样 是做多机会。 日图；金价今日先行走低调整，跌幅达40美金，并也维持在5日均线上方，多头占据优势，根据之前每次调整止跌的幅度来看，也是很好的再度入场机 会。上方也将有望继续刷新高点。 具体走势上，金价自亚市开于3984.29美元/盎司后，先行录得日内低点3983.22美元，之后持续回升，延续到欧盘时段震荡上行，到美盘时段录得日内高点 4058.85美元，最终有所遇阻，收于4041.35美元，日振幅75.63美元，收涨57.06美元，涨幅1.43%。 展望今日周四(10 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut on USD deposit rates in China, highlighting the significant differences in rates among various banks and the importance of comparing options for depositors [1][3]. Group 1: Interest Rate Changes - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate, bringing it to a target range of 4.00%-4.25%, marking the first cut since December 2024 [1]. - Following the Fed's announcement, many banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, quickly adjusted their USD deposit rates, with HSBC offering 3% for 1-year deposits and Standard Chartered offering rates up to 3.8% for various terms [3]. - Chinese banks have also begun to lower their USD deposit rates, with some previously offering rates as high as 5.2% now reduced to around 3% [3]. Group 2: Rate Comparison and Consumer Behavior - Consumers are encouraged to compare rates among banks, as even a small difference can lead to significant interest earnings; for example, a 1-year deposit of $50,000 at 3.3% yields $150 more than at 3.0% [5]. - The article emphasizes the importance of careful selection in the current environment, as the high-interest window may be closing [7]. Group 3: Market Outlook and Predictions - The market anticipates a continued downward trend in USD deposit rates, with expectations of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in upcoming meetings [7]. - Analysts predict that the average annualized yield for USD financial products has dropped from 4.52% in January to 3.79% in September, indicating a clear downward trajectory [7].

Core Insights - The global commodity futures market has shown significant divergence in performance during the first three quarters of the year, with the CRB price index closing at 300.6 points, reflecting a cumulative increase of 1.31% [1][3] - Precious metals, particularly U.S. platinum futures, have seen substantial gains, with platinum futures rising by 77.45%, leading the performance among other commodity futures [1][3] - The outlook for the fourth quarter suggests that the macro environment for commodities may stabilize due to the onset of a Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle, although the divergence in commodity performance is expected to continue due to fundamental differences among various commodities [1][5] Commodity Performance - Among the 32 major global commodity futures, 12 commodities achieved positive returns in the first three quarters, representing 37.5% of the total [3] - Precious metals such as COMEX silver, COMEX gold, and U.S. palladium futures also recorded significant gains, with increases of 60.12%, 47.35%, and 42.11% respectively [3] - Conversely, several soft commodities experienced notable declines, with ICE orange juice futures dropping by 50.23%, and ICE cocoa futures down by 41.91% [4][5] Market Analysis - Analysts indicate that the recent surge in platinum prices is driven by both macroeconomic and supply-demand factors, with a projected supply-demand gap for platinum expected to reach a historically high level by 2025 [5] - The Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts are anticipated to continue, with expectations of two more cuts in the fourth quarter, which may support the prices of gold and other assets [5][6] - The outlook for oil prices suggests a potential decline due to increasing supply and seasonal demand drops, with Brent crude oil futures expected to trade between $59 and $74 per barrel [6] Sector-Specific Insights - In the copper market, the initiation of a preventive rate-cutting cycle by the Federal Reserve is expected to bolster overseas demand, while supply constraints due to mining accidents may support copper prices, projected to range between $9,800 and $11,000 per ton in the fourth quarter [7]

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices have reached their highest level since May of last year, driven by supply-side disruptions and improving manufacturing sentiment in China, although downstream demand remains subdued [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The night trading session for copper saw a high opening and a closing increase of 1.27%, with prices slightly retreating during the day [1] - The US dollar index is under pressure, contributing to a generally positive trend in precious metals and non-ferrous metals [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - China's official manufacturing PMI rose by 0.4 percentage points in September, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1] - The Federal Reserve has initiated a rate-cutting cycle, and risks of a US government shutdown have increased, further pressuring the US dollar [1] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The disruption at the Grasberg mine has been largely priced in, but copper prices have shifted to a higher trading range with strong support below [1] - Domestic refined copper social inventory has shown a significant increase due to high copper prices suppressing downstream demand and the end of pre-holiday stockpiling [1] - Despite being the traditional peak demand season, downstream performance in the copper market is weak, with low stocking sentiment among downstream enterprises due to high prices and short-term pricing periods [1] Group 4: Future Outlook - The Grasberg project's shutdown is expected to continue to lower the growth forecast for refined copper production in the coming years [1] - China's target for average growth in non-ferrous metal production has been adjusted down to 1.5% for the next two years, with expectations of continued production cuts in October [1] - The low social inventory levels suggest that copper prices are likely to maintain a volatile upward trend in the short term [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the lead industry is cautiously bullish [3] 2. Core View of the Report - The lead market trading has become lighter, and the lead price maintains a volatile pattern. Although the purchasing enthusiasm of downstream battery enterprises is relatively weak due to the approaching National Day holiday, the lead ore supply remains relatively tight. Coupled with the overall positive impact of the Fed's interest - rate cut cycle on non - ferrous metals, it is recommended to use the strategy of buying on dips for hedging in the lead market [1][2][3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Spot - On September 29, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$41.63 per ton. The SMM1 lead ingot spot price decreased by 125 yuan/ton to 16,800 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The SMM Shanghai lead spot premium changed by 25 yuan/ton to 0.00 yuan/ton. The SMM Guangdong lead price decreased by 125 yuan/ton to 16,825 yuan/ton, and the SMM Henan lead price also decreased by 125 yuan/ton to 16,825 yuan/ton. The SMM Tianjin lead spot premium changed by - 113 yuan/ton to 16,850 yuan/ton. The lead refined - scrap price difference remained unchanged at - 25 yuan/ton. The price of waste electric vehicle batteries increased by 25 yuan/ton to 10,000 yuan/ton, while the prices of waste white shells and waste black shells remained unchanged at 10,075 yuan/ton and 10,350 yuan/ton respectively [1] Futures - On September 29, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,065 yuan/ton and closed at 16,855 yuan/ton, a decrease of 255 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The trading volume was 76,219 lots, an increase of 26,944 lots compared to the previous trading day, and the position was 48,797 lots, a decrease of 11,865 lots compared to the previous trading day. The intraday price fluctuated, with the highest point reaching 17,110 yuan/ton and the lowest point reaching 16,845 yuan/ton. In the night session, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,375 yuan/ton and closed at 17,365 yuan/ton, a rise of 65 yuan/ton compared to the afternoon closing price [2] Inventory - On September 29, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 42,000 tons, a decrease of 4,300 tons compared to the same period last week. As of September 29, the LME lead inventory was 218,825 tons, a decrease of 600 tons compared to the previous trading day [2] Strategy - It is recommended to use the strategy of buying on dips for hedging in the lead market, with the buying range between 16,950 yuan/ton and 17,000 yuan/ton [3]

Group 1 - The non-ferrous metal sector is leading the market, with the non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) jumping over 3%, reaching a four-year high, and attracting a net subscription of 14.4 million units [1] - Key stocks such as Xiyegongsi and Huaxi Youse hit the daily limit, while Huayou Cobalt rose over 9%, and Jiangxi Copper and Baiyin Youse increased by more than 7% [1] - Major stocks like Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum rose over 4% [1] Group 2 - COMEX gold prices have surpassed $3,876 per ounce, setting a new historical high, with expectations of further upward movement due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle [3] - Factors supporting precious metal prices include increased demand for safe-haven assets, central bank gold purchases, and inflation expectations [3][4] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle is seen as a key "slow variable" benefiting the entire non-ferrous sector, with different metals responding at different paces [4] Group 3 - The macro drivers for gold include expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, geopolitical disturbances increasing safe-haven demand, and central bank accumulation [5] - Strategic metals like rare earths, tungsten, and tin are expected to benefit from global geopolitical dynamics [5] - The "anti-involution" policy in China is expected to enhance production efficiency and improve market expectations, positively impacting metal prices [4][5] Group 4 - The non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) and its connected funds track the CSI Non-Ferrous Metal Index, with weightings of copper (25.3%), aluminum (14.2%), rare earths (13.8%), gold (13.6%), and lithium (7.6%), providing a diversified investment approach [6] - The index has shown varied performance over the past five years, with significant fluctuations in returns, indicating the importance of diversification in investment strategies [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant rise in gold and silver prices, with spot gold surpassing $3,800 per ounce, marking a new historical high, and an increase of over 1% in a single day [1] - Year-to-date, spot gold has accumulated an increase of nearly 45%, indicating strong market performance [1] - Spot silver also experienced a daily increase of 2.26%, reaching $47.09 per ounce, reflecting a positive trend in precious metals [1] Group 2 - The analysis attributes the strong performance of gold futures to several factors, including expectations of further monetary easing following the onset of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle [1] - Increased geopolitical risks have heightened demand for safe-haven assets, contributing to the rise in gold prices [1] - The growth in global gold ETF holdings, along with robust domestic consumption demand, has created a synergistic effect supporting the upward trend in gold prices [1]