Economic Indicators - The ECI supply index for December is at 49.93%, down 0.02 percentage points from last week, while the demand index remains stable at 49.84%[6] - The ECI investment index is at 49.86%, up 0.01 percentage points from last week, and the consumption index is at 49.66%, unchanged from last week[6] - The ECI export index is at 50.20%, down 0.01 percentage points from last week, indicating a slight decline in export momentum[6] Consumer and Investment Trends - In the first 11 months of 2025, over 11.2 million vehicles were traded under the vehicle replacement policy, accounting for over 50% of total retail sales of passenger cars, with an expected annual growth rate of around 4%[8] - The real estate market shows signs of recovery, with a decrease in sales decline due to improved transaction volumes in major cities since late December[8] - Infrastructure investment shows a slight recovery, with the operating rate of asphalt plants rising to 31.30%, up 3.70 percentage points from the previous week[28] Export and Trade Insights - December export growth is expected to weaken compared to November, with a projected slight positive growth for the fourth quarter overall[9] - Port cargo throughput in December has decreased slightly compared to November, influenced by high base effects and reduced demand due to preemptive exports[8] Monetary Policy and Liquidity - The ELI index is at -0.39%, up 0.10 percentage points from last week, indicating stable liquidity conditions as the central bank continues to manage liquidity through open market operations[11] - The central bank has conducted a net injection of over 1 trillion yuan through MLF in 2025, supporting ample liquidity in the market[13] Risk Factors - Uncertainties remain regarding U.S. tariff policies and the potential for policy measures to fall short of market expectations[52]

Domestic Economic Indicators - Industrial enterprise profits from January to November increased by 0.1% year-on-year, while profits in November alone fell by 13.1% due to weakening production and profit margins[1] - The average operating rate of blast furnaces in December recorded 78.88%, a decrease of 3.42 percentage points from the previous month[1] - Retail sales of passenger cars in December decreased by 19.5% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 2.9%[1] International Economic Indicators - The U.S. GDP for Q3 2025 grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%, driven primarily by increased consumer spending, exports, and government expenditure[4] - Core PCE inflation in the U.S. rose to an annualized rate of 2.9%, indicating a marginal increase in inflationary pressures[4] - Gold prices reached a new high of $4549.95 per ounce, while silver prices hit a record high of $79.33, reflecting a strong performance in precious metals markets[1] Market Trends - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaged 2339.2, showing a month-on-month increase of 6.2% and a year-on-year increase of 113.6%[1] - The average price of copper increased by 3.65% week-on-week, driven by a combination of weak dollar and improved global demand expectations[3] - The issuance of local government bonds is planned at 580 billion yuan for January 2026, with a total of 4.58 trillion yuan issued this year, exceeding the annual quota[3]

Group 1: Overseas Economic and Policy Environment - The U.S. labor market remains in a weak balance of supply and demand, with inflation showing signs of easing but core components slowing down[12] - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, with only one rate cut expected in 2026, which is less than market predictions[14] - The European Central Bank (ECB) is signaling a potential rate hike in 2026 due to a weak recovery in the economy and a shift in its inflation tolerance[17] Group 2: Domestic Economic Conditions - Domestic consumption and investment are slowing due to high bases, policy rollbacks, and weak expectations, while external demand remains strong, particularly from non-U.S. countries[4] - Exports are expected to face a slowdown in December, but the overall impact is limited; service consumption is anticipated to provide structural support as holidays approach[4] - Fixed asset investment is projected to stabilize gradually, with manufacturing and infrastructure investments expected to pick up, while real estate investment continues to decline[23] Group 3: Domestic Policy Environment - The Central Economic Work Conference emphasized the need for stable economic growth and quality improvement for 2026, focusing on the integration of monetary and fiscal policies[5] - Monetary policy is expected to be moderately loose, with a potential reserve requirement ratio cut ahead of interest rate cuts, influenced by fiscal policy and external factors[41] - Fiscal policy is aimed at maintaining stability, with a focus on local government debt and expanding domestic demand as primary directions[42]

Group 1 - In 2025, gold is projected to reach approximately $4,300 per ounce, while silver is expected to exceed $60, doubling its value. Platinum and palladium are also anticipated to see significant price increases [2] - The surge in precious metals is driven by central bank gold purchases, geopolitical risks, expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and demand from the new energy sector [2] - The year 2026 is expected to continue the upward trend in precious metals, with the performance of the US dollar and the global economy being critical variables [2] Group 2 - The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is collaborating with Tokyo Commodity Exchange to explore the precious metals market under macroeconomic conditions, providing exclusive data on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium [2] - LSEG offers comprehensive solutions for commodity trading, including insights, data management, and seamless execution capabilities to enhance competitive advantages in the market [20][23] - The company emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate data in commodity trading, utilizing structured approaches to leverage fundamental, supply-demand, and alternative data sources [22][31]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Copper prices hit a new high, with the macro - environment remaining warm due to Fed liquidity support and global economic growth repair expectations in 2026. Fundamentals show low inventory and demand resilience, but high prices may suppress physical buying, and domestic inventories may increase. A strategy of buying on dips is recommended [1]. - Alumina continued to decline, converging with futures, and the spot premium continued to narrow. Aluminum prices may face inventory build - up pressure and their upward momentum will be weak, continuing to oscillate at high levels [1][2]. - Nickel prices were boosted by news, but the actual implementation is unknown. Stainless steel inventory decreased, and new energy costs and demand weakened. Attention should be paid to market sentiment [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Copper**: Overnight, LME was closed, and the main contract of Shanghai copper rose 2.51% to 97,680 yuan/ton. Japan plans a large - scale budget in 2026, and the RMB exchange rate hit a new high. Domestic refined copper inventory increased by 2.52 million tons. High prices made downstream procurement cautious. A long - term bullish view is maintained, but buying on dips is recommended [1]. - **Aluminum**: Overnight, alumina oscillated weakly, while Shanghai aluminum and aluminum alloy oscillated strongly. The increase in ore shipments and imports put pressure on alumina prices. Aluminum may face inventory build - up pressure, and prices will oscillate at high levels [1][2]. - **Nickel**: Overnight, LME nickel rose 0.13%, and Shanghai nickel rose 1.35%. SHFE nickel warehouse receipts decreased. Indonesian nickel production may decline in 2026, and the government plans to revise the benchmark price formula. Nickel - related prices were mostly stable, and stainless steel inventory decreased [3]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - **Copper**: On December 25, 2025, the price of flat - water copper increased by 70 yuan/ton, and the premium decreased by 20 yuan/ton. Domestic and foreign inventories showed different changes, and the import loss decreased by 30 yuan/ton [4]. - **Lead**: The average price of 1 lead increased by 130 yuan/ton, and the premium increased by 10 yuan/ton. Inventory decreased, and the import profit increased by 130 yuan/ton [4]. - **Aluminum**: The prices of Wuxi and Nanhai decreased, and the spot premium remained unchanged. Alumina inventory decreased, and aluminum inventory increased. The import loss increased by 40 yuan/ton [5]. - **Nickel**: The price of Jinchuan nickel decreased by 2,550 yuan/ton. Nickel inventory increased, and stainless steel inventory decreased slightly. The import profit decreased significantly [5]. - **Zinc**: The main settlement price decreased by 0.8%. Inventory changes were mixed, and the import loss increased by 190 yuan/ton [7]. - **Tin**: The main settlement price decreased by 1.7%. Inventory increased, and the import loss increased by 5,920 yuan/ton [7]. 3.3 Chart Analysis - **Spot Premium**: Charts show the historical trends of spot premiums for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2019 - 2025 [9][12][17]. - **SHFE Near - Far Month Spread**: Charts display the historical trends of near - far month spreads for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2020 - 2025 [18][22][23]. - **LME Inventory**: Charts present the historical trends of LME inventories for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2019 - 2025 [25][27][29]. - **SHFE Inventory**: Charts show the historical trends of SHFE inventories for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2019 - 2025 [31][33][35]. - **Social Inventory**: Charts display the historical trends of social inventories for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, stainless steel, and 300 - series from 2019 - 2025 [37][39][41]. - **Smelting Profit**: Charts show the historical trends of copper concentrate index, copper processing fee, aluminum smelting profit, nickel - iron smelting cost, zinc smelting profit, and stainless steel 304 smelting profit rate from 2019 - 2025 [44][46][48]. 3.4 Team Introduction - The team includes Zhan Dapeng, Wang Heng, and Zhu Xi, who have rich experience and achievements in non - ferrous metal research and have won many industry awards [51][52].

Core Viewpoint - The Loan Prime Rate (LPR) has remained unchanged for seven consecutive months, reflecting a stable macroeconomic environment and reduced reliance on short-term stimulus policies [3][4]. Group 1: Economic Environment - The current macroeconomic environment shows strong growth resilience, with exports performing better than expected and new productivity sectors developing rapidly, indicating that the need for aggressive counter-cyclical adjustments has diminished [3]. - The central economic work conference has emphasized the flexible and efficient use of various policy tools, suggesting that monetary policy will actively support growth targets [4][8]. Group 2: Future LPR Adjustments - Although the LPR has been stable, there is still potential for future adjustments, particularly in the first quarter of 2026, as the central bank may implement new rounds of reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts or interest rate reductions [4][6]. - The timing for potential LPR cuts is likely around the Chinese New Year, a critical period for policy measures aimed at stabilizing expectations and promoting consumption [6]. Group 3: Rationale for Potential LPR Cuts - Four key reasons support the possibility of LPR cuts: 1. Clear national policy direction provides operational space for interest rate reductions [8]. 2. The need to maintain a healthy yield curve due to significant government bond issuance this year [8]. 3. The LPR pricing mechanism has room for transmission, as liquidity has been injected into the banking system, lowering funding costs [8]. 4. Balancing market supply and demand with risk pricing is essential, as adjustments must consider both promoting lower financing costs and maintaining financial system stability [8]. Group 4: Benefits of LPR Cuts - A reduction in LPR would lower costs for homebuyers, boosting confidence in the housing market and stabilizing expectations [9][12]. - It would also decrease financing costs for the real economy, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises and sectors related to new productivity [12]. - Overall, LPR cuts could help stabilize and boost the macroeconomy by increasing disposable income and enhancing consumption willingness, thereby driving total demand [12].

Copper - The domestic copper futures rose by 2.51% to 97,680 CNY/ton, reaching a historical high [2][7] - Japan plans to introduce its largest initial budget in fiscal 2026, totaling approximately 122.3 trillion JPY, a 6.3% increase from fiscal 2025, significantly exceeding current inflation levels [2][7] - The offshore RMB against the USD broke the 7.0 mark, while the onshore RMB surpassed 7.01, both reaching new highs since September 2024 [2][7] - Domestic refined copper social inventory increased by 25,200 tons to 193,600 tons [2][7] - Demand for copper remains cautious as downstream enterprises focus on essential purchases, with expectations of a recovery in global economic growth next year [2][7] - Low inventory and resilient demand provide support, but high prices may suppress some physical buying, and the market may enter a phase of inventory accumulation as the year-end approaches [2][7] Nickel & Stainless Steel - LME nickel rose by 0.13% to 15,660 USD/ton, while domestic nickel increased by 1.35% to 126,800 CNY/ton [3][7] - SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 601 tons to 37,827 tons [3][7] - The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association indicated a significant reduction in nickel ore production targets for 2026, down to approximately 250 million tons from 379 million tons in 2025 [3][7] - The domestic social inventory of nickel showed slight accumulation, while LME inventory decreased [3][7] - The market sentiment is positive, but actual implementation of news remains uncertain [3][7] Aluminum & Related Products - The price of alumina fluctuated weakly, settling at 2,635 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.38% [4][8] - Domestic aluminum futures showed a strong trend, with prices reaching 22,305 CNY/ton, up by 0.61% [4][8] - The aluminum ingot price in Foshan fell to 21,880 CNY/ton, with a widening spot discount [4][8] - Increased shipments from several mines and the resumption of large-scale mining operations provide support for future ore arrivals [4][8] - The aluminum market may face inventory accumulation pressure as macroeconomic sentiment stabilizes [4][8] Industrial Silicon & Polysilicon - Industrial silicon prices showed a slight increase, with the main contract settling at 8,835 CNY/ton, up by 0.28% [4][10] - Polysilicon prices fluctuated, with the main contract at 60,760 CNY/ton, rising by 4.8% [4][10] - Expectations of further environmental production cuts in the Northwest may support industrial silicon prices [4][10] - The market for photovoltaic materials is experiencing upward price adjustments due to rising silver prices [4][10] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate futures rose by 0.44% to 123,520 CNY/ton, with battery-grade lithium carbonate prices increasing by 3,400 CNY/ton to 104,900 CNY/ton [5][11] - Supply-side production increased by 116 tons to 22,161 tons, with lithium spodumene production rising by 60 tons [5][11] - Weekly inventory decreased by 652 tons to 109,773 tons, with downstream inventory dropping by 239 tons [5][11] - Market sentiment improved, but pricing mechanisms and transmission pressures remain a concern for some enterprises [5][11]

Economic Growth Outlook - China's economy is expected to maintain a recovery growth pattern, with GDP growth projected at around 5% for 2025 and 2026, supported by policy measures and internal demand expansion [1][2] - The nominal GDP growth is anticipated to improve significantly from 4% in 2025 to 5% in 2026 due to rising inflation and a recovery in the Producer Price Index (PPI) [1][2] Inflation and Consumer Prices - The improvement in nominal GDP growth is driven by inflation recovery, with PPI expected to decline at a much slower rate of approximately -0.6% in 2026 compared to -2.6% in 2025, while Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth is projected to turn positive at around 0.4% [2] Trade and External Demand - The easing of trade tensions between China and the U.S. is expected to support export growth, with a forecasted export growth rate of about 5% in 2026, while imports may rise to around 3% due to recovering domestic demand [2] Consumer Spending - Consumer spending is projected to improve in 2026, with retail sales growth estimated at 4.4%, aided by policies such as child-rearing subsidies and free preschool education [3] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment growth is expected to recover slightly in 2026, with overall growth projected at around 2%, despite ongoing declines in real estate investment [3][4] Industry Transition - A shift from traditional industries to emerging sectors is becoming more pronounced, with the real estate sector undergoing significant adjustments and transitioning towards a focus on housing attributes [4] Economic Rebalancing - The emphasis on expanding domestic demand is crucial for long-term economic stability, with policies aimed at increasing consumer spending and enhancing income distribution expected to be prioritized [6][8] Policy Measures - The macroeconomic policy framework will focus on balancing short-term and long-term strategies, with continued support for fiscal and monetary policies to stimulate economic recovery [7][8]

全球化：从"被融入"到主动赋能。以新兴市场和发展中国家为主的"全球南方"崛起，正在成为推动世界 多极化与经济增长的关键力量。在全球格局由单极主导向多极共治深刻转型、中国经济同时步入转型期 的背景下，中国的"全球化"角色已从过去的"被融入全球分工体系"，转向发挥"赋能者"作用，通过全球 化重构"三化一需"，积极参与全球政治经济秩序建设。这不仅为中国经济高质量发展提供持续动力，也 有助于营造更加平等包容的全球经济治理环境。 2026年经济展望：三重支撑下的"稳中求进" □王涵（兴业证券经济与金融研究院联席院长） 当前，全球格局正在经历深刻调整，大国博弈、产业链重构与地缘政治冲突等因素交织，加剧了外部环 境的不确定性。在此背景下，中国经济也进入新旧动能转换的关键阶段。 2026年是"十五五"规划开局之年，具有承前启后的重要意义。因此，对经济的分析既要关注当年运行特 征，把握增长韧性与潜在风险，更应将其置于中长期结构转型的宏观视野中加以审视。考虑到中国经济 体量庞大、国际形势复杂严峻，不应再过度聚焦增速高低，而应更加关注经济质量的提升与高质量发展 的实现。 中国经济转型期："三化一需"进入新阶段 改革开放以来，中国经 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the resilience of the U.S. economy, as indicated by strong macroeconomic data and a robust labor market, which is influencing the silver market [3] - The recent increase in silver prices is attributed to heightened risk awareness due to global trade disruptions and energy supply issues, leading investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets like silver [3] - The current trading environment is characterized by low liquidity due to the holiday season, which is amplifying the inflow of funds into gold and silver as macro hedging tools rather than purely speculative assets [3] Group 2 - The latest silver price is reported at $71.94 per ounce, with a trading range between $70.16 and $72.70 [2] - Technical analysis indicates a bullish trend for silver, with key support at $70.65 and potential upward targets at $73.80 and $75.30 [4] - The market is advised to consider buying silver around $70.70, with a target of $75.00 and a stop-loss below $69.50, while monitoring the critical support level at $66.75 for potential buying interest [4]