Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a strong performance in base metals, particularly copper, driven by supply concerns and a weakening dollar, pushing copper prices close to historical highs [1][2] - Copper prices have increased over 20% since mid-November, with expectations of significant metal inflows into the U.S. before decisions on import tariffs by the Trump administration, potentially leading to supply shortages in other regions [1] - The LMEX Index has seen a strong rebound, rising for four consecutive weeks, marking its best performance since August of the previous year, as investors flock to physical assets amid U.S. monetary easing and supply chain disruptions [1] Group 2 - As of the latest update, LME copper has risen by 0.9% to $13,116.50 per ton, while aluminum is poised for its highest closing price since April 2022, and tin has increased over 3%, resulting in a 16% gain since the beginning of the year [2] - The copper inventory at the Comex has increased for 42 consecutive weeks, reaching record levels, indicating a significant shift in global inventory dynamics [1]

Core Viewpoint - Precious metals, including gold and silver, are expected to perform well in 2026, continuing the strong performance seen in 2025, driven by factors such as potential further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and a weaker dollar [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - Gold prices are nearing $4,400 per ounce, while silver has surpassed $74, indicating a strong start to 2026 [1]. - The precious metals market experienced significant volatility in late December 2025 due to profit-taking by investors, but the fundamental factors are regaining focus as the year begins [3]. - In 2025, gold reached multiple historical highs, supported by central bank purchases, the Federal Reserve's easing policies, and geopolitical tensions that increased safe-haven demand [3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - Silver's price increase in 2025 was even more pronounced than gold's, reaching levels previously deemed unattainable, influenced by concerns over potential U.S. import tariffs on refined metals [3]. - Analysts predict that up to 13% of total positions in the Comex silver market may be liquidated in the next two weeks, which could lead to a significant price reevaluation and decline [3]. - Major banks remain bullish on gold prices for 2026, with Goldman Sachs projecting a rise to $4,900 per ounce, indicating an upward risk bias [4].

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Core Viewpoints - The copper price is expected to rise further due to the marginal easing of liquidity in the US financial market, the continuous rise of precious metals, the weakening of the US dollar, and the tight supply of copper mines, but the accumulation of inventory may suppress the upward trend [1][2] - The aluminum price is expected to continue rising under the influence of the continuous rise of precious metals and the increase of copper price, despite the current high price and the off - season demand [4][5] - The lead price is driven by the marginal contraction of the domestic secondary lead supply and extremely low visible inventory, but the price shock caused by the departure of long - position funds in precious metals should be vigilant [7][8] - The zinc industry's fundamentals are still weak, but the Shanghai zinc price may rise due to the high sentiment in the precious metals and non - ferrous metals sectors [9][10] - The short - term tin price is expected to fluctuate with the market risk preference, and it is recommended to wait and see [11][12][13] - The short - term bottom of the nickel price may have appeared, and it is recommended to wait and see [15][16] - The lithium carbonate price is affected by factors such as the change of spot pricing method and the concentrated maintenance of leading enterprises. The short - term price may fluctuate greatly, and it is recommended to wait and see [18][19][20] - The alumina price is affected by factors such as the recovery of ore supply and over - capacity in the smelting end. It is recommended to wait and see, and short positions can be considered if there is no actual production reduction [22][23] - The stainless steel price may rise further if the nickel ore supply quota is tightened. It is recommended to consider buying at low prices and pay attention to policy implementation [25][26] - The casting aluminum alloy price is expected to be strong in the short - term due to the strong cost and supply disruptions [28][29] Summary by Metals Copper - **Market Information**: On Friday, the LME was closed. Driven by supply - side disturbances and the rise of precious metals, the copper price continued to strengthen, and the Shanghai copper price exceeded the 100,000 - yuan mark. The weekly inventory of SHFE copper increased by 16,000 tons to 112,000 tons, and the daily warehouse receipts decreased slightly to 59,000 tons. The spot discount in the Shanghai and Guangdong regions expanded, and the downstream operating rate decreased [1] - **Strategy View**: The copper price is expected to rise further, but the impact of inventory accumulation on the upward trend should be noted. The reference range for the Shanghai copper main contract is 99,000 - 103,000 yuan/ton, and for the LME copper 3M, it is 12,400 - 13,000 US dollars/ton [2] Aluminum - **Market Information**: Affected by the warm macro - sentiment, the high prices of precious metals and copper, the aluminum price fluctuated upward. The main contract of Shanghai aluminum rose 0.58% to 22,405 yuan/ton. The position of the weighted contract increased by 20,000 to 674,000 lots, and the futures warehouse receipts increased slightly to 77,000 tons. The domestic inventory of aluminum ingots increased slightly, and the inventory of aluminum rods decreased. The spot discount in the East China region was 190 yuan/ton, and the year - end spot trading was still weak [4] - **Strategy View**: The current high aluminum price and the off - season demand lead to an increase in inventory, but the low inventory pattern of LME aluminum remains unchanged. The aluminum price is expected to rise further. The reference range for the Shanghai aluminum main contract is 22,200 - 22,700 yuan/ton, and for the LME aluminum 3M, it is 2,920 - 3,000 US dollars/ton [5] Lead - **Market Information**: The Shanghai lead index rose 1.37% to 17,548 yuan/ton. The SMM1 lead ingot average price was 17,175 yuan/ton, and the refined - scrap lead price difference was 50 yuan/ton. The SHFE lead ingot futures inventory was 11,600 tons, and the domestic social inventory decreased by 2,500 tons to 17,000 tons. The LME was closed for Christmas [7] - **Strategy View**: The primary lead supply is loose, and the secondary lead supply contracts marginally. The lead market shows a pattern of weak supply and demand, and the domestic visible inventory is at an absolute low and continues to decline. The lead price is expected to be strong, but the price shock caused by precious metals should be vigilant [8] Zinc - **Market Information**: The Shanghai zinc index rose 0.49% to 23,192 yuan/ton. The SMM0 zinc ingot average price was 23,200 yuan/ton. The SHFE zinc ingot futures inventory was 42,100 tons, and the domestic social inventory decreased by 7,700 tons to 111,600 tons. The LME was closed for Christmas [9] - **Strategy View**: The zinc ore visible inventory declines, and the zinc smelting profit stabilizes. The zinc industry's fundamentals are weak, but the Shanghai zinc price may rise due to sector sentiment [10] Tin - **Market Information**: On December 26, 2025, the closing price of the Shanghai tin main contract was 338,550 yuan/ton, up 0.79%. The operating rate of tin smelters in Yunnan and Jiangxi is stable at a high level but lacks upward momentum. The demand for tin ingots has declined, and the spot trading is light [11][12] - **Strategy View**: The short - term tin price is expected to fluctuate with the market risk preference. It is recommended to wait and see. The reference range for the domestic main contract is 300,000 - 350,000 yuan/ton, and for the LME tin, it is 39,000 - 43,000 US dollars/ton [13] Nickel - **Market Information**: On Friday, the nickel price rebounded slightly. The Shanghai nickel main contract closed at 126,750 yuan/ton, up 1.10%. The spot premium of various brands was stable. The price of nickel ore was stable, and the price of nickel iron rose slightly [15] - **Strategy View**: The nickel surplus pressure is still large, but the short - term bottom of the nickel price may have appeared due to the expected tax on cobalt in Indonesia. It is recommended to wait and see. The reference range for the Shanghai nickel price is 110,000 - 135,000 yuan/ton, and for the LME nickel 3M contract, it is 13,000 - 16,000 US dollars/ton [16] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Information**: On Friday, the MMLC spot index of lithium carbonate rose 4.56% to 120,913 yuan, up 15.08% for the week. The price of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate increased. The LC2601 contract closed at 130,520 yuan, up 5.67%, and up 17.16% for the week. The price of Australian lithium concentrate increased [18][19] - **Strategy View**: The change of spot pricing method by Tianqi Lithium and the concentrated maintenance of leading enterprises are beneficial to the restoration of spot valuation. The short - term price may fluctuate greatly, and it is recommended to wait and see. The reference range for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange lithium carbonate main contract is 127,000 - 134,000 yuan/ton [20] Alumina - **Market Information**: On December 26, 2025, the alumina index rose 5.23% to 2,748 yuan/ton. The position increased by 25,200 to 644,900 lots. The Shandong spot price decreased by 30 yuan/ton to 2,600 yuan/ton, with a discount of 193 yuan/ton to the main contract. The overseas price was stable. The futures warehouse receipts decreased by 300 tons to 160,800 tons. The ore price was stable [22] - **Strategy View**: The ore price is expected to decline after the rainy season in Guinea and the resumption of the AXIS mine. The over - capacity in the alumina smelting end is difficult to change in the short - term. It is recommended to wait and see, and short positions can be considered if there is no actual production reduction. The reference range for the domestic main contract AO2602 is 2,400 - 2,900 yuan/ton, and attention should be paid to supply - side policies, Guinea's ore policies, and the Fed's monetary policy [23] Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: On Friday, the stainless steel main contract closed at 12,955 yuan/ton, down 0.27%. The position decreased by 11,745 to 182,700 lots. The spot prices in Foshan and Wuxi were stable. The raw material prices were stable, and the futures inventory decreased by 607 tons. The social inventory decreased to 1,005,100 tons, a decrease of 3.55% [25][26] - **Strategy View**: Driven by the Indonesian nickel ore quota plan in 2026, the stainless steel price continued to rise last week. The inventory decreased, and the cost was supported. If the nickel ore supply quota is tightened, the price may rise further. It is recommended to buy at low prices and pay attention to policy implementation [26] Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: On Friday, the price of cast aluminum alloy rose first and then fell. The main AD2602 contract rose 0.21% to 21,390 yuan/ton. The weighted contract position decreased to 21,700 lots, and the trading volume increased significantly. The warehouse receipts decreased by 100 tons to 70,400 tons. The domestic inventory of recycled aluminum alloy decreased by 300 tons to 46,300 tons [28] - **Strategy View**: The cost of cast aluminum alloy is relatively strong, and the supply is disturbed. The short - term price is expected to be strong [29]

Core Viewpoint - The price of spot silver has surged over 170% this year, with a single-day increase exceeding 10%, reaching $79 for the first time, indicating a global "silver storm" [1] Group 1: Industrial Demand - Industrial demand for silver is at an all-time high, driven by sectors such as photovoltaics, electric vehicles, and electronic chips, showcasing a "hardcore story" that gold does not possess [3] Group 2: Financial Attributes - The market is betting on a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, leading to a weaker dollar and an influx of capital into all precious metals [4] Group 3: Safe-Haven Sentiment - Heightened global geopolitical tensions have positioned silver, alongside gold, as a "safe haven" for investors seeking refuge [4] Group 4: Volatility and Investment Strategy - Silver's volatility is two to three times that of gold, presenting both opportunities for high returns and risks of significant losses. The recommended strategy is to avoid heavy positions and high chasing, suggesting participation only with small positions after clear pullbacks [5]

Core Viewpoint - Precious metals prices have reached new highs, driven by geopolitical risks and a weakening dollar, with gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all experiencing significant price increases [1] Group 1: Precious Metals Performance - On December 26, the first trading day after the U.S. holiday, gold, silver, and platinum saw substantial gains, setting new historical records [1] - Platinum futures surged to a historic high, surpassing $2400 per ounce, with a weekly increase of over 22% [1] - Palladium prices rose approximately 13%, reaching $2023 per ounce, marking the highest level in over three years [1] Group 2: Market Drivers - The appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset has increased due to geopolitical uncertainties, particularly U.S. sanctions and trade restrictions on Venezuela's oil [1] - The liquidity spillover effect from gold, alongside a weakening dollar and tight supply conditions, has contributed to the price surges in platinum and palladium [1] Group 3: Silver Market Dynamics - The global silver market has faced a supply-demand imbalance for five consecutive years, with tight inventories persisting [1] - The consensus regarding the tightness in silver supply is strengthening, indicating ongoing challenges in alleviating this issue [1] Group 4: Price Elasticity of Platinum and Palladium - The recent price increases in platinum and palladium are primarily driven by valuation corrections, with their smaller market sizes and tighter supply contributing to greater price elasticity [1]

Core Viewpoint - Precious metals prices have reached new highs, driven by increased safe-haven demand and geopolitical risks, marking a strong end-of-year market trend [1][3]. Precious Metals Performance - On December 26, gold futures rose by 1.11% to $4,552.7 per ounce, while silver futures surged by 7.69% to $77.196 per ounce, both setting new closing records [3]. - Platinum futures also hit a historic high, surpassing $2,400 per ounce with a weekly increase of over 22%, and palladium prices rose approximately 13% to $2,023.3 per ounce, the highest level in over three years [7]. Market Drivers - The decline of the US dollar and rising geopolitical tensions, particularly related to US sanctions on Venezuela's oil trade, have significantly enhanced gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset [5]. - The global silver market has faced a supply-demand imbalance for five consecutive years, contributing to the upward pressure on prices [9]. Future Outlook - Many international financial institutions predict that gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce by 2026, supported by expectations of continued loose monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and ongoing central bank gold purchases [11]. - The anticipated increase in US national debt, projected to exceed $20 trillion in 2026, alongside potential Fed rate cuts, may lead to a continued trend of capital flowing from US Treasuries to gold and silver [13]. Copper Market Insights - Concerns over a potential supply shortage in the global copper market have led to a more than 4% increase in copper futures on December 26, reinforcing the annual price rise [15].

人民财讯12月27日电，本周贵金属价格频频创出新高，引领了年末行情。当地时间26日，是美国传统节 假日后的首个交易日，贵金属黄金、白银、铂金再度迎来全线大涨，刷新历史纪录。 在美元持续走软的背景下，黄金市场本周受到地缘政治风险升温的支撑持续保持强劲走势。近期，美国 针对委内瑞拉的石油制裁和对该国石油贸易封锁升级。诸多不确定性因素显著提升黄金的避险吸引力。 黄金流动性外溢效应、美元走软以及供应紧张等因素还带动铂金、钯金等贵金属价格飙升。铂金期货价 格本周飙升至历史新高，首次突破每盎司2400美元大关，全周涨幅超22%，钯金期价上涨约13%，达到 2023.3美元/盎司，创三年多来的最高水平。 ...

国际白银期价逼近每盎司80美元 多种贵金属期价创新高 受避险需求增加等因素拉动，国际黄金、白银价格26日再创新高。其中，交投最活跃的2026年2月黄金 期货价格一度达到每盎司4581.30美元，3月白银期货价格突破每盎司79美元，逼近80美元。 目前，白银相对强弱指数（RSI）读数为93.86，为自1980年1月以来最高。当时RSI曾创下98.77的历史 最高纪录。一些市场分析人士认为，任何高于70.0的RSI读数都表明市场上涨过度，后续可能出现回 调。 受供应紧张等因素影响，铂金期货价格最近一周也飙升至历史新高，首次突破每盎司2300美元大关。地 缘政治紧张局势升级以及近期美元走软也起到拉升作用。 最近一周，纽约商品交易所黄金期货RSI创下历史最高纪录，达95.94。黄金RSI历史第二高值出现在 1980年1月，当时达94.69。 今年以来，黄金价格飙升逾70%，有望创下自1979年以来最大年度涨幅。白银价格今年迄今已上涨超过 170%。 此外，纽约铜价继续上涨，进一步巩固了铜价的年度涨幅。一些投资者押注2026年全球铜供应将趋紧。 纽约商品交易所期铜价格26日上涨近4%，至每磅5.7855美元。 转自：新 ...

Group 1 - The international gold and silver prices reached new highs on the 26th, with gold futures for February 2026 hitting $4581.30 per ounce and silver futures surpassing $79 per ounce, approaching $80 [2] - The relative strength index (RSI) for silver is at 93.86, the highest since January 1980, indicating potential market overextension, as readings above 70 suggest a possible correction [2] - Gold's RSI also reached a historical high of 95.94, with the second-highest value recorded in January 1980 at 94.69 [2] Group 2 - Gold prices have surged over 70% this year, potentially marking the largest annual increase since 1979, while silver prices have risen more than 170% [3] - Platinum futures recently soared to a historical high, breaking the $2300 per ounce mark due to supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, alongside a weakening dollar [3] - Copper prices continue to rise, with a nearly 4% increase on the 26th, reaching $5.7855 per pound, as investors anticipate tighter global copper supply by 2026 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The international prices of gold and silver have reached new highs due to increased safe-haven demand, with gold futures hitting $4,581.30 per ounce and silver futures surpassing $79 per ounce, nearing $80 [1]. Group 1: Gold and Silver Market - The February 2026 gold futures price reached $4,581.30 per ounce, marking a significant increase [1]. - The March silver futures price broke the $79 per ounce mark, approaching $80 [1]. - Gold prices have surged over 70% this year, potentially marking the largest annual increase since 1979 [1]. - Silver prices have increased by more than 170% year-to-date [1]. Group 2: Market Indicators - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for silver is at 93.86, the highest since January 1980, indicating potential overbought conditions [1]. - The RSI for gold futures reached a historical high of 95.94, with the second-highest value recorded at 94.69 in January 1980 [1]. Group 3: Other Precious Metals - Platinum futures have also surged to a historical high, breaking the $2,300 per ounce mark due to supply tightness and geopolitical tensions [1]. Group 4: Copper Market - Copper prices continue to rise, with a nearly 4% increase on December 26, reaching $5.7855 per pound, as investors anticipate tighter global copper supply in 2026 [1].