Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in silver prices, reaching a 14-year high, is primarily driven by expectations of continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, alongside strong industrial demand and a supply-demand imbalance in the silver market [3][5][7]. Group 1: Silver Price Performance - On September 26, international silver prices surpassed $46 per ounce, marking a 14-year high since 2010 [3]. - In 2024, the average silver price is projected to be $28.27 per ounce, compared to $23.35 per ounce in 2023 [3]. - Over the past six months, spot silver has seen a cumulative increase of over 30%, with a year-to-date rise of 59%, outperforming most commodities and gold, which rose by 43% [3][5]. Group 2: Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Policy - Recent economic indicators show that U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000 in August, significantly below the expected 75,000, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%, the highest in nearly four years [5]. - The non-farm employment data has been revised down by 911,000 over the past year, averaging a monthly shortfall of 76,000 jobs [5]. - These labor market weaknesses provide a strong basis for the Federal Reserve to consider further interest rate cuts, with expectations of a total reduction of 75 basis points this year and one cut next year [5][6]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Industrial demand for silver remains robust, driven by sectors such as photovoltaics, electric vehicles, and semiconductors, leading to a supply-demand gap [7]. - Global silver supply is expected to grow by 2% to 1.0306 billion ounces in 2025, while total demand is projected to decrease by 1% to 1.1483 billion ounces, resulting in a supply shortfall of 117.6 million ounces [7]. - The low inventory environment and persistent supply-demand imbalance amplify price volatility, with speculative inflows and fundamental support contributing to silver's stronger price resilience compared to gold [7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The ongoing transition to green energy and the global digitalization process, combined with accommodative monetary policy expectations and geopolitical uncertainties, are likely to continue supporting silver prices [7]. - Silver is expected to maintain its medium to long-term investment value, with potential for further price increases [7].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The continuous rise in the price of Shanghai silver futures is the result of the combined effects of macro - expectations, supply - demand fundamentals, and market sentiment. In the short term, there are risks, but in the long - term, the continuation of the interest - rate cut cycle and the growth of green energy demand will support the silver price [3]. - For stock index futures, it is expected that the pre - holiday market will continue to fluctuate at a high level [6]. - For gold, considering the long holiday, it is recommended to close long positions to avoid risks [10]. - For iron ore, the supply is stable, the steel mills are gradually resuming production, and it is recommended to buy low and sell high in the high - level wide - range oscillation [13][14]. - For glass, it is in an oscillatory upward trend, and a low - buying strategy can be maintained [18]. - For soybean oil, high inventory restricts the price increase space, and it should be treated with a bearish view in oscillation [22]. - For pulp, it is expected to be boosted before the Mid - Autumn Festival peak season, but there is no improvement yet. It is recommended to buy low and sell high in the low - level oscillation [26]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Hot Focus - Shanghai Silver Futures - The price of Shanghai silver futures' main contract closed at 10,939 yuan/kg on September 29, with a single - day increase of 3.92%, reaching a phased high [3]. - Macro factors: The dovish speech of the new Fed governor supports a 150 - basis - point interest rate cut this year, and the market expects interest rate cuts in the next two meetings, reducing the cost of holding silver. Geopolitical tensions in Russia - Ukraine and the Middle East lead to the continuous inflow of safe - haven funds into the precious metals market [3]. - Fundamental factors: In 2025, the global silver supply - demand gap is expected to reach 3,659 tons, with a continuous shortage for five years. The significant increase in photovoltaic installed capacity drives the surge in industrial silver demand, and as 70% of silver is produced as a by - product of copper, lead, and zinc, production expansion is restricted [3]. Technical Analysis - Stock Index Futures - The stock index futures closed with a mid -阳线. The 2024 pension fund investment report shows stable operation, and the Politburo meeting aims to promote sustainable economic development. The pre - holiday market is expected to continue high - level oscillation [6]. Technical Analysis - Gold - Gold and silver are accelerating their upward movement, but due to the long holiday, it is recommended to close long positions [10]. Technical Analysis - Iron Ore - The supply is stable, steel mills are gradually resuming production, and the molten iron is expected to remain at a high level. Near the National Day, steel mills start to replenish inventory. Technically, it closed with a negative line today but is in a high - level wide - range oscillation, suitable for high - selling and low - buying [13][14]. Technical Analysis - Glass - Technically, it is in an oscillatory upward trend. The daily melting is basically stable, the factory inventory is decreasing, but the recovery of downstream deep - processing orders is insufficient. A low - buying strategy can be maintained [18][19]. Technical Analysis - Soybean Oil - On September 12, the domestic commercial inventory of soybean oil was 1.26 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 10,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 100,000 tons, and a year - on - year increase of 110,000 tons. High inventory restricts the price increase space [22]. Technical Analysis - Pulp - The pulp price in Shandong is stable, the port inventory starts to decline slightly, remaining at a medium - high level. There is an expected boost before the Mid - Autumn Festival peak season, but no improvement is seen yet. It is recommended to buy low and sell high in the low - level oscillation [26].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The continuous rise in the price of Shanghai Silver futures is the result of the combined effects of macro - expectations, supply - demand fundamentals, and market sentiment. In the short - term, there are risks, but in the long - term, the silver price is expected to be supported [3]. - The stock index futures market is expected to experience a small - scale oscillatory recovery next week [5]. - The gold market can continue to be bullish as the market starts to trade the October interest - rate cut expectation [10]. - For iron ore, one can conduct high - selling and low - buying operations as it is in a high - level wide - range oscillation [13]. - For glass, a low - buying strategy can be maintained as it is in an oscillatory upward trend [18]. - The soybean oil market should be treated with a bearish view due to high inventories [22]. - For pulp, a high - selling and low - buying strategy within the range can be considered as it is in a low - level oscillation [25]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Hot Focus (Shanghai Silver Futures) - The price of the main contract of Shanghai Silver futures closed at 10,632 yuan/kg on September 26, with a single - day increase of 2.27% and a trading volume close to one million lots [3]. - Macro factors: The dovish speech of the new Fed governor supports a 150 - basis - point interest - rate cut this year, and market expectations of interest - rate cuts in the next two meetings reduce the cost of holding silver. Geopolitical tensions drive safe - haven funds into the precious metals market [3]. - Fundamental factors: The global silver supply - demand gap in 2025 is expected to reach 3,659 tons, with a continuous shortage for five years. The surge in industrial silver demand driven by photovoltaic installations and limited production expansion due to by - product output exacerbate the shortage [3]. Technical Analysis - Stock Index Futures - The Shanghai Composite Index closed with a small negative line. The basic endowment insurance fund has achieved positive returns for 8 consecutive years, with an average annual investment return rate of 5.15%. US chip stocks were heavily sold [5]. Technical Analysis - Gold - After a three - day adjustment, gold showed a strong upward trend and reached a new high, so it can continue to be bullish [10]. Technical Analysis - Iron Ore - Supply is stable, steel mills are gradually resuming production, and iron - water output is expected to remain high. Steel mills are replenishing stocks before the National Day. Technically, it is in a high - level wide - range oscillation [13][14]. Technical Analysis - Glass - Daily melting is basically stable, factory inventories are decreasing, but the recovery of downstream deep - processing orders is insufficient. Technically, it is in an oscillatory upward trend [18][19]. Technical Analysis - Soybean Oil - On September 12, the domestic commercial inventory of soybean oil was 1.26 million tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 10,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 100,000 tons, and a year - on - year increase of 110,000 tons. High inventories suppress price increases [22]. Technical Analysis - Pulp - The pulp price in Shandong is stable, port inventories are slightly decreasing, and it is in a low - level oscillation. One can consider high - selling and low - buying within the range [25].

Core Viewpoint - The gold ETF (518880) experienced a slight decline of 0.46% to 7.354 CNY, with a trading volume of 10.67 billion CNY, indicating a mixed sentiment in the market [1][2]. Fund Performance - Over the past 10 trading days, the gold ETF saw a net outflow of 23.17 billion CNY, while the last 5 days recorded a net outflow of 17.42 billion CNY, followed by a net inflow of 5.13 billion CNY in the last 2 days [1]. - As of July 28, 2025, the circulating scale of the gold ETF reached 576.41 billion CNY [1]. Market Analysis - Long-term outlook remains bullish for precious metals due to ongoing global central bank gold purchases and persistent supply-demand gaps in silver, despite short-term bearish pressures from easing risk aversion as global trade negotiations progress [2]. - The recent passage of the "Big and Beautiful" bill by the U.S. Senate and the potential increase in fiscal deficit rates are expected to provide long-term support for gold prices [2]. Product Overview - The Huaan Gold ETF, established on July 18, 2013, is one of the earliest gold ETFs in China, benchmarked against domestic gold spot price returns, and has established a leading position in terms of scale and performance [3]. - Investors are advised to consider phased investment or dollar-cost averaging strategies when participating in the Huaan Gold ETF (518880) and its linked funds [3].

Group 1: Silver Price Dynamics - Silver prices have seen a significant increase, with a year-to-date rise of 30.85%, surpassing gold's increase of 26.91% [1] - On July 14, the London silver spot price reached $39 per ounce, marking a nearly 13-year high since September 2011 [1] Group 2: Short-term Drivers of Silver Price Increase - The decline in the US dollar index since June 5 has positively impacted silver's monetary attributes [3] - Increased risk appetite due to better-than-expected job growth in the US has favored silver over gold, leading to a decrease in the gold-silver ratio [3] - Silver's smaller trading volume compared to gold makes it more susceptible to capital flows, with daily trading volume for silver at $119.5 billion, only 10.7% of gold's $1,119.9 billion [3] Group 3: Supply Dynamics - Global silver supply is projected to reach approximately 31,574 tons in 2024, a 1.7% increase year-on-year [5] - The supply of silver is highly concentrated, with the top five producing countries (Mexico, China, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile) accounting for a significant portion of global output [5] - The supply of primary silver mines is characterized by rigidity due to declining ore grades and frequent disruptions [8][10] Group 4: Demand Trends - Global silver demand has entered a structural expansion phase, maintaining a demand level above 34,000 tons since 2021, although a slight decline of 2.9% is expected in 2024 [15] - Industrial demand for silver has been the primary driver, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2019 to 2024 [16] - The electronics sector, particularly the photovoltaic industry, is a major contributor to silver demand, with expectations of increased consumption due to the transition to N-type solar cells [21][23] Group 5: Company Insights - China Silver Group (00815) is a key player in the silver market, with a comprehensive business model covering silver manufacturing and trading, although it reported a 20.97% decline in revenue in 2024 [28] - Zijin Mining (02899), a global mining giant, benefits from rising silver prices as silver is a byproduct of its copper and gold mining operations, showing strong financial performance in early 2025 [28] - Jiangxi Copper (00358) is the largest copper producer in China, with a stable silver output as a byproduct, which could provide additional revenue if silver prices continue to rise [29]

Core Viewpoint - The company is expanding its resource portfolio globally, focusing on silver, tin, and zinc, with significant acquisitions and operational growth expected in the coming years [1][2]. Group 1: Resource Expansion - The company has undergone three rounds of resource expansion since its listing, with major acquisitions including Bosheng Mining (gold) and Yubang Mining (silver and zinc) in 2023 [1]. - The company currently operates three major mines that are expected to generate substantial profits, positioning it as a high-growth cash cow [1]. - The company holds three world-class silver mines, with significant silver resources: Yinan Mining (8,058 tons), Yubang Mining (17,900 tons), and Budun Yingen Mining (11,000 tons) [1]. Group 2: Future Production Capacity - The company’s silver production capacity is projected to increase by 2.7 times, reaching 1,494 million tons per year after full production of its mines [2]. - In 2024, the combined silver production from the company's three mines is expected to be 229 tons, which is below the average production of over 350 tons per year from the top ten silver mines globally [2]. Group 3: Market Conditions - Current silver and tin prices are considered undervalued, with potential for recovery as industrial metal prices may realign with gold prices due to manufacturing PMI trends [3]. - The silver market is facing a persistent supply-demand gap, exacerbated by low inventory levels and increasing demand from the photovoltaic sector [3]. - Tin supply issues are expected to persist due to geopolitical factors and resource depletion, while demand is anticipated to rise due to AI-driven growth in the semiconductor market [3]. Group 4: Financial Projections - The company’s projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 5.86 billion, 6.68 billion, and 8.32 billion respectively, with net profits of 2.06 billion, 2.41 billion, and 3.13 billion [4]. - The company is expected to benefit from high growth potential in the silver and tin multi-metal mining sector, with a favorable price-to-earnings ratio forecasted [4].