Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - Precious metals maintained a high - slope upward trend on Tuesday. Short - term positive factors include frequent hacker attacks on cryptocurrencies and the risk of the US government shutdown. In the upward trend dominated by the interest rate cut cycle, the macro - narrative of the monetary attribute amplifies price elasticity, and the market is not in a crowded stage, so precious metal prices may continue to rise with a high slope in the short term [1][3] - The expectation of interest rate cuts is the core positive driver for gold. With mild inflation and weak employment, the Fed's interest rate cut is unobstructed. The Fed Watch shows that the expectation of Fed interest rate cuts within the year has expanded to 3 times. After the restart of the interest rate cut cycle, dovish expectations are expected to continue to drive gold prices up. The change of the Fed chairperson is approaching, and Trump's control over the Fed is expected to strengthen, increasing the imagination of long - term interest rate cuts and strengthening the macro - narrative of the decline in the US dollar's credit. The target price of US dollar - denominated gold within the year is maintained at $4000 [3] - Silver trends follow gold. The US fundamentals have not shown a rapid decline, and soft - landing trading dominates the market. The suppression of silver's elasticity has significantly slowed down, and the silver price is expected to follow the upward trend of gold, challenging the historical high of around $50 in 2011 in the first and second quarters [3] - The weekly range of spot London gold is [3600, 3900], and that of spot London silver is [41, 47] [3] Group 3: Summary of Key Information Key Information - The US current account deficit in the second quarter was $251.3 billion, the lowest since the third quarter of 2023, better than the expected deficit of $256.3 billion, and the previous value was revised from a deficit of $450.2 billion to $439.8 billion [2] - Fed's new governor Milan proposed that the benchmark interest rate is much higher than the reasonable level and should be actively and significantly cut. He believes there is nearly a 2 - percentage - point space for interest rate cuts, but this view isolates him within the Fed [2] - The risk of the US government shutdown is approaching. Trump will meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of dealing with rising costs, including the medical crisis caused by the Republicans [2] Price Index - On September 23, 2025, the comprehensive index of the CITICS Futures Commodity Index was 2220.36, down 0.73%; the Commodity 20 Index was 2492.22, down 0.75%; the industrial products index was 2229.14, down 0.76% [43] - The precious metals index on September 23, 2025, had a daily increase of 0.82%, a 5 - day increase of 2.66%, a 1 - month increase of 9.45%, and a year - to - date increase of 35.23% [45]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points on September 18, marking the beginning of a monetary easing cycle, which has led to increased demand for safe-haven assets like silver, with the main silver futures contract rising nearly 5% since September 19 [1][3] - The easing of liquidity is expected to enhance the appeal of precious metals, and the rise in silver prices may just be the beginning, as industrial commodity prices typically experience greater volatility and opportunities in a rate-cutting environment [3] - The futures market offers T+0 trading, margin systems, and the ability to operate in both directions, allowing for flexible capture of market movements across over 140 futures and options products, including financials, precious metals, and agricultural products [3] Group 2 - A competition titled "Economic Grain Cup - National Futures Simulation Championship" is being organized in collaboration with COFCO Futures, aimed at helping participants optimize asset allocation and seize market fluctuations during the easing cycle [3] - Participants can register for the competition to receive 1 million simulated capital, with a dual evaluation mechanism for weekly and monthly competitions, offering multiple rewards [5] - The competition is positioned as a crucial opportunity for traders to learn derivative tools, especially during a critical period of high volatility in the A-share market [5]

Group 1: Aluminum Price Trends - Domestic aluminum prices have reached a yearly high, touching 21,000 yuan/ton, marking a 10% increase from the year's low [1] - The outlook for aluminum prices in Q4 remains uncertain, with potential for either upward movement or downward pressure [1][8] Group 2: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve has resumed its rate-cutting cycle, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.0% to 4.25% [2] - The Fed's updated projections indicate an increase in the number of expected rate cuts for the year, now anticipated to be three [2] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The manufacturing PMI for August was reported at 49.4%, indicating continued economic expansion, with forward-looking indicators showing a rise in the EPMI to 52.4% [4] - As of September 22, domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory stood at 638,000 tons, unchanged from the previous week but down 93,000 tons year-on-year [6] Group 4: Export Challenges - In August, China's exports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products fell by 10.2% year-on-year, with cumulative exports from January to August down 8.2% [7] - Many companies are focusing on maintaining existing customer orders, with limited success in expanding into new markets [7] Group 5: Market Outlook - The aluminum market is expected to lack new upward momentum in the short term due to the upcoming National Day holiday and the recent Fed rate cut [8] - Overall market expectations remain optimistic for Q4, with potential policy support anticipated to drive aluminum prices higher [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is expected to maintain its position as the global leader in new stock financing, surpassing the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ [1][3] - The A-share market in mainland China is projected to show steady growth in new stock listings and financing amounts due to supportive regulatory policies and a focus on technology and innovation sectors [1][2] - Deloitte anticipates that the last quarter of the year will see an influx of funds into the Hong Kong market, driven by the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and the expected listing of over five large-scale IPOs [1][3] Group 2 - As of September 30, 2025, the mainland A-share market is expected to have 78 new stocks listed, raising 771 billion RMB, marking a 13% increase in the number of new stocks and a 61% increase in financing compared to the previous year [2] - The Hong Kong market is projected to have 66 new stocks listed, raising 1,823 billion HKD, which is a 47% increase in the number of new stocks and a 228% increase in financing compared to the same period last year [2] - Deloitte estimates that over 80 new stocks will be listed in Hong Kong this year, raising between 2,500 billion to 2,800 billion HKD, with a focus on A+H listings and sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer goods [3]

周二，现货黄金在亚盘站上3750美元/盎司后，接连上破3760、3770、3780关口，截至17:15报3784美元/盎司，日内上涨近1%。交易员未理会美联储官员在 上周降息后对货币政策前景的谨慎评论。 鲍威尔将于当地时间周二（北京时间周三凌晨00:35）就经济前景发表备受关注的演讲。此前，伴随上周利率决议公布的季度利率预测（即点阵图）显示出 官员观点存在显著分歧。与此同时，多位美联储官员周一重申需要对未来的利率决策采取谨慎态度，其中包括圣路易斯联储主席穆萨莱姆，他表示在物价压 力高企的背景下，进一步降息的空间有限。 与此同时，白银价格连续三日上涨，维持在每盎司44美元附近。这种相对便宜的贵金属可能受到了看涨期权交易的支持，上周五iShares白银信托期权的日交 易量飙升至120万份，为2024年4月以来的最高水平，看涨期权数量大幅增加。 在支持性因素广泛汇聚的背景下，黄金和白银已成为年内表现最佳的主要大宗商品之一。这些因素包括：美联储放松货币政策、各国央行增加储备持有量以 及持续的地缘政治紧张局势维持了对避险资产的需求。高盛集团等大型银行已表示预期金价将进一步上涨。 展望后市，交易员将仔细分析本周即将公布的 ...

Report Summary 1. Market Data - As of September 19, 2025, the closing prices of various assets are provided, including commodities (e.g., coking coal at 1232.00, glass at 1216.00), A-shares (e.g., CSI 500 at 7170.35, SSE 50 at 2909.74), overseas stocks (e.g., Nasdaq at 22631.48, S&P 500 at 6664.36), bonds (e.g., 2-year Chinese Treasury bond yield at 1.48), and foreign exchange (e.g., USD-CNY central parity rate at 7.11) [1] - The weekly changes show that commodities rose by 0.32%, A-shares fell by 0.44%, overseas stocks fell by 1.98%, bonds had various yield changes, and foreign exchange also had corresponding fluctuations [1] 2. Commodity Views Macro - Financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures** - Strategy views: Among 8 institutions, 2 are bullish, 0 are bearish, and 6 expect a sideways movement [3] - Bullish logic: Smooth first - round Sino - US negotiations, policies to boost consumption, increased A - share trading volume, increased margin trading balance, and positive Shanghai real estate policies [3] - Bearish logic: Market already priced in rate - cut expectations, large - financial stocks' decline, regulatory intention to cool the market, approaching National Day holiday, and reduced ETF shares tracking the CSI 300 [3] - **Treasury Bond Futures** - Strategy views: Among 7 institutions, 0 are bullish, 0 are bearish, and 7 expect a sideways movement [3] - Bullish logic: Fed's interest - rate cut cycle, central bank's liquidity injection, and long - term fundamental support for the bond market [3] - Bearish logic: Expectations for Q4 growth - stabilizing policies, high risk - appetite, and poor result of 30 - year special Treasury bond issuance [3] Energy Sector - **Crude Oil** - Strategy views: Among 9 institutions, 2 are bullish, 4 are bearish, and 3 expect a sideways movement [4] - Bullish logic: Potential inflation in the far - term, Russian supply disruption, Asian demand, undervalued price, and Fed's expected rate cuts [4] - Bearish logic: Seasonal decline in European and American demand, OPEC's Q4 production increase, increased US distillate inventory, and US refinery maintenance [4] Agricultural Sector - **Soybean Oil** - Strategy views: Among 8 institutions, 1 is bullish, 4 are bearish, and 3 expect a sideways movement [4] - Bullish logic: Lower - than - expected US soybean good - quality rate, biodiesel policy, expected decline in October soybean imports, and Sino - US trade uncertainty [4] - Bearish logic: Argentina's export tax suspension, South American soybean sowing, high domestic inventory, inventory accumulation, and expected high US soybean yield [4] Non - Ferrous Metals Sector - **Aluminum** - Strategy views: Among 7 institutions, 5 are bullish, 0 are bearish, and 2 expect a sideways movement [5] - Bullish logic: Fed's rate - cut cycle, improved downstream consumption after price decline, pre - holiday stocking demand, and entry into the traditional peak demand season [5] - Bearish logic: Neutral Fed stance, continuous inventory accumulation, weak peak - season characteristics, and slow inventory depletion [5] Chemical Sector - **Methanol** - Strategy views: Among 8 institutions, 2 are bullish, 1 is bearish, and 5 expect a sideways movement [5] - Bullish logic: Iranian plant shutdown, improved MTO profit, reduced port pressure, and macro - policy support [5] - Bearish logic: High coastal inventory, strong supply pressure, and weak pre - holiday stocking demand [5] Precious Metals Sector - **Gold** - Strategy views: Among 8 institutions, 6 are bullish, 0 are bearish, and 2 expect a sideways movement [6] - Bullish logic: Strong central bank demand, US stagflation risk, Fed's rate - cut cycle, and increased ETF holdings [6] - Bearish logic: Short - term profit - taking after rate - cut, rebound of the US dollar index and Treasury yields, and potential slowdown of rate - cut [6] Black Metals Sector - **Iron Ore** - Strategy views: Among 8 institutions, 3 are bullish, 1 is bearish, and 4 expect a sideways movement [6] - Bullish logic: Decreased port inventory, pre - holiday restocking by steel mills, reduced arrivals, and increased molten iron production [6] - Bearish logic: Increased shipments from Australia and Brazil, weak steel demand, increased shipments from non - mainstream countries, and declining steel mill profitability [6]

Core Viewpoint - Global investors are significantly increasing their holdings in gold ETFs, driven by rising international gold prices and favorable market conditions despite recent comments from the Federal Reserve Chairman Powell that tempered expectations for rapid monetary easing [1][3]. Group 1: Gold ETF Demand - Last Friday, global gold ETF holdings saw the fastest increase in three years, with a single-day surge of nearly 27 tons, providing new momentum for gold prices [1]. - According to the World Gold Council (WGC), gold ETF demand from January to June increased by 397 tons, marking the largest demand inflow for the same period since 2020 [4]. - As of the end of June, the total gold held in ETFs reached 3,615.9 tons, the highest since August 2022, approaching the historical peak of 3,915 tons set five years ago [4]. Group 2: Market Analysis and Predictions - Analysts from Montreal Bank Capital Markets noted that despite a brief price pullback following the Fed's rate cut, the continued inflow of ETF funds has created new upward momentum for gold prices [3]. - The current low-interest-rate environment is favorable for gold, a non-yielding asset, and the ongoing geopolitical tensions are supporting safe-haven demand [3]. - Major investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, expect further increases in gold prices, indicating a positive outlook for the commodity in the fourth quarter [3]. Group 3: Price Trends and Risks - Spot gold prices reached a new all-time high of $3,759.16 per ounce during Asian trading on Tuesday, reflecting strong demand from investment managers and traders seeking to hedge against risks in U.S. equities [4]. - Analysts from Heraeus Precious Metals noted that gold prices have surged over 10% in the past five weeks, suggesting a potential for price consolidation or slight pullback in the short term due to overbought conditions [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Industrial products and precious metals are recommended for long - position allocation on dips [3] Core Viewpoints - Domestic policy expectations are rising, and the government is trying to implement more proactive macro - policies to cope with the increased external pressure [1] - The inflation outlook in the United States is clearer, with the Fed cutting interest rates and the possibility of further cuts in the future. Different commodity sectors have different trends and investment opportunities [2] - Precious metals are expected to continue to strengthen due to the trends of de - dollarization and the interest - rate cut cycle [2][5] Summary by Directory Market Analysis - In August, China's economic data showed signs of weakness, with features like "slow industry, weak investment, and dull consumption". External tariff pressure increased, and the government proposed stable - growth policies. The central bank maintained LPR and conducted 14 - day reverse repurchase operations. There were also positive developments in Sino - US economic and trade relations [1] - The US 8 - month ISM manufacturing index has been shrinking for six consecutive months, with improved new orders and a falling price index. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, and there are expectations of further cuts. The US Senate rejected short - term spending bills, and there is a risk of a government shutdown. The US promised to support Argentina, causing a sharp rise in Argentine dollar - denominated bonds [2] Commodity Sector Analysis - The black and new - energy metal sectors are sensitive to domestic supply - side factors; precious metals and agricultural products are related to overseas inflation expectations. The black sector is restricted by downstream demand, the non - ferrous sector has long - term supply constraints, the energy supply is expected to be relatively loose in the medium term, the "anti - involution" space in the chemical sector is worthy of attention, and agricultural products are affected by tariffs and inflation expectations [2] - Precious metals, especially gold, are expected to continue to strengthen despite the "sell - the - fact" situation after the Fed's interest - rate cut. On September 22, spot gold reached a new high of $3720 per ounce, up nearly 8% this month [2][5][6] Strategy - Recommend long - position allocation of industrial products and precious metals on dips in the commodity and stock index futures markets [3]

Summary of Conference Call for Western Gold Industry Overview - The gold market is expected to experience multiple rebound opportunities despite a sideways trend in gold prices from June 2024 to September 2025, particularly after significant events such as Trump's election victory and tariff announcements in April 2025 [2][3] - The investment focus for 2025 will be on major changes within companies, such as the performance growth post-restructuring of Shengda Resources and the successful integration of Tongguan Gold's mining rights [2] Company-Specific Insights Western Gold - Western Gold's production guidance for 2025 is set at 1.9 tons, with projections of 4.6 tons in 2026 and 6.8-7 tons in 2027, indicating a significant increase in output [4][9] - The company has completed the integration of the Mikin mine and is advancing the resumption of operations at the Ili mine, with a technical upgrade expected to add 0.5 tons of production [2][6] - The Xinjiang Meisheng Katabas gold-copper mine is expected to contribute profits with an estimated annual production capacity of 2.5-2.6 tons at an 80% utilization rate [2][6] - A notable transaction involved the injection of 3.3 tons of production and 78-79 tons of resources into the listed company for 1.7 billion yuan, showcasing the group's willingness to support the company [2][6] Financial Performance - The anticipated profit for 2026 is over 1.5 billion yuan, with projections exceeding 2.5 billion yuan for 2027, based on current gold prices [4][9] - The cost control measures are stable, maintaining a cost range of 200-300 yuan per gram, which is competitive within the industry [10] Market Dynamics - The gold market's trading logic for 2025 revolves around identifying key buying points, particularly during periods of price consolidation before upward breaks [3] - The long-term outlook for precious metals remains strong due to factors such as de-globalization, unsustainable U.S. debt, and a potential interest rate cut cycle [12] Other Important Considerations - The manganese segment is in trial production, with a production target of 450,000 tons in 2025 to meet downstream demand [11] - Investors are advised to stay informed about industry dynamics and adjust strategies accordingly to capitalize on potential profit opportunities [13]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The records primarily discuss the precious metals and base metals industries, focusing on gold, aluminum, copper, cobalt, and rare earth elements [1][2][4][8]. Core Insights and Arguments Precious Metals (Gold) - Central bank gold purchases have become a major factor influencing gold prices, offsetting the net outflow from institutional investors during the interest rate hike cycle, leading to an increase in gold prices [1][2]. - Gold prices typically reach a peak around the second interest rate cut, with a sustained upward trend from the market's expectation of rate cuts to the confirmation of their frequency and magnitude [2][3]. - After the first rate cut, there may be a price adjustment, but there is potential for another price surge [2][3]. - In a soft landing scenario, gold prices are expected to fluctuate after peaking around the second rate cut, while in the event of systemic economic risks, gold may experience a significant pullback but will recover the fastest [3]. Base Metals (Aluminum and Copper) - China's aluminum production capacity is nearing its peak, leading to strong supply constraints, with limited supply growth expected [1][8]. - Recent disturbances in major copper mines have altered the supply landscape, resulting in limited price adjustments despite declining demand, reminiscent of the situation in 1984 [8][9]. - The anticipated price peaks for copper and aluminum are around $10,000/ton and $21,000/ton, respectively, with expected pullbacks being limited to within 5% due to supply constraints [9][10]. Cobalt and Rare Earth Elements - The potential extension of the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt export ban could lead to a tightening of global cobalt inventories, significantly increasing cobalt prices [4][11]. - The rare earth market remains stable, with increasing demand driven by high-tech industries and green energy transitions, suggesting a positive investment outlook for companies in this sector [4][12]. Additional Important Insights - The overall economic environment is expected to influence metal prices, with a focus on liquidity and inflation trends. If no technological revolution occurs, gold prices may fluctuate upwards due to increased liquidity and inflation [5]. - Investors are encouraged to seek individual stocks with strong growth potential, particularly those with clear mineral increment plans leading up to 2030 [5]. - The steel industry faces challenges due to declining domestic demand and increased export pressures, but there are opportunities for top companies to improve pricing and profit margins through supply-side optimization [13]. This summary encapsulates the key points and insights from the conference call records, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future expectations of the metals industry.