Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector [1]. Core Views - The non-ferrous metals sector experienced a 4.44% increase in the week from October 3 to October 10, ranking first among all primary industries. The industrial metals segment rose by 5.35%, while precious metals also saw significant gains [1][15]. - The report highlights that the ongoing decline in real interest rates, coupled with overseas fiscal and tariff pressures, has heightened risk aversion, leading to new highs in precious metals [1][48]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.37%, with the non-ferrous metals sector outperforming by 4.08 percentage points [15]. - The industrial metals sector saw a 5.35% increase, while precious metals rose by 4.00% [15]. Industrial Metals - **Copper**: As of October 10, LME copper closed at $10,374 per ton, down 3.05% week-on-week, while SHFE copper rose to ¥85,910 per ton, up 3.37% [2][31]. Supply issues persist, with Freeport indicating a reduction of approximately 470,000 tons due to an incident at Grasberg [2][31]. - **Aluminum**: LME aluminum closed at $2,746 per ton, up 1.63%, and SHFE aluminum at ¥20,980 per ton, up 1.45% [3][35]. Social inventory increased by 7.71% to 642,500 tons, indicating potential short-term pressure on prices [3][37]. - **Zinc**: LME zinc closed at $2,985 per ton, down 1.52%, while SHFE zinc rose to ¥22,270 per ton, up 2.04% [39]. Inventory levels fluctuated, with LME inventory decreasing by 4.65% [39]. - **Tin**: LME tin closed at $35,350 per ton, down 4.85%, while SHFE tin rose to ¥286,350 per ton, up 4.10% [45]. Supply constraints from Indonesia are tightening the market [45]. Precious Metals - **Gold**: COMEX gold closed at $4,035.50 per ounce, up 3.15%, and SHFE gold at ¥901.56 per gram, up 5.48% [4][48]. The report notes that the downtrend in real interest rates and ongoing fiscal pressures are beneficial for gold prices [4][48]. Economic Context - The report discusses the impact of U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's consensus on interest rate cuts, which are expected to further influence the metals market [26][48]. The potential for renewed tariffs on Chinese imports adds uncertainty to the market dynamics [4][49].

Report Overview - Report Title: Yangtze River Futures Precious Metals Weekly Report - Report Date: October 13, 2025 - Report Institution: Yangtze River Futures Co., Ltd. 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Due to the delayed release of non - farm payroll data, lower - than - expected ADP employment data, the risk of a US government shutdown driving up risk - aversion sentiment, and the resurgence of Sino - US trade frictions, precious metal prices continued to rise. The London silver spot market was tight. - There are differences in the market's expectations for the extent of interest rate cuts this year, and the expected end - point of this round of interest rate cuts has been lowered compared to the previous period. The US PPI data for August was lower than expected, and the dot - plot of the interest rate meeting showed that there will be two more interest rate cuts. - The impact of Trump on the independence of the Federal Reserve is apparent, and the US employment situation is slowing down. Powell said that the changing economic risks give the Fed more reasons to cut interest rates, and the impact of tariffs on consumer prices is unlikely to be persistent. - With the US economic data trending weaker, the market is concerned about the US fiscal situation and the independence of the Fed. Supported by interest rate cut expectations and risk - aversion sentiment, precious metal prices are expected to remain supported. It is recommended to pay attention to the US non - farm payroll employment data for September released this week [11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - **Gold**: The price of US gold continued its strong trend. As of last Friday, it closed at $4036 per ounce, up 3.2% for the week. The upper resistance level is $4100, and the lower support level is $3960 [6]. - **Silver**: The price of US silver continued to rise. As of last Friday, it had a weekly decline of 1%, closing at $47.5 per ounce. The lower support level is $46.5, and the upper resistance level is $52 [9]. 3.2 Weekly View - Due to multiple factors such as delayed non - farm data and government shutdown risks, precious metal prices are expected to be supported. It is necessary to pay attention to the US non - farm payroll employment data for September [11]. 3.3 Overseas Macroeconomic Indicators No specific analysis content is provided in the text, only some data charts are presented, including real interest rates, the US dollar index, yield spreads, the Fed's balance sheet size, and the gold - silver ratio. 3.4 Important Economic Data of the Week - Eurozone retail sales month - on - month rate in August was 0.1%, in line with expectations and an improvement from the previous - month's - 0.5%. - The preliminary value of the University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index in the US in October was 55, higher than the expected 54.2 but slightly lower than the previous value of 55.1 [24]. 3.5 Important Macroeconomic Events and Policies of the Week - On October 10, 2025, former US President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1, and implement key software export controls, causing a significant shock in the global financial markets. - In the London market, the silver lease rate soared to 34.98% on October 9, reaching a record high. There may be a run - on risk for overseas silver ingot inventories, and it has become extremely difficult for traders in Singapore to borrow silver from banks. The silver ingot price shows a pattern of being stronger overseas and weaker domestically, and it is necessary to closely monitor the opening of the general trade export window and the export trend of silver ingots [25]. 3.6 Inventory - **Gold**: COMEX inventory decreased by 5,294.21 kg to 1,242,294.62 kg this week, and SHFE inventory remained unchanged from last week at 70,728 kg. - **Silver**: COMEX inventory decreased by 292,673.17 kg to 16,250,452.72 kg, and SHFE inventory decreased by 23,221 kg to 1,169,061 kg [13]. 3.7 Fund Holdings - **Gold**: The net long position of CFTC speculative funds in gold this week was 259,261 contracts, an increase of 3,182 contracts from last week. - **Silver**: The net long position of CFTC speculative funds in silver this week was 49,507 contracts, an increase of 729 contracts from last week [13]. 3.8 Key Points to Watch This Week - On Tuesday, October 14, at 20:30, the seasonally - adjusted change in non - farm payroll employment in the US for September and the US unemployment rate for September will be released. - On Thursday, October 16, at 20:30, the US PPI annual rate for September and the US retail sales month - on - month rate for September will be released [34].

Investment Ratings - The report maintains a "Buy" investment rating for the gold industry, copper industry, aluminum industry, tin industry, and antimony industry [12]. Core Views - The report indicates that the decline in risk assets and the resulting increase in risk aversion will drive up precious metal prices, particularly gold and silver [4][5]. - The Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower interest rates is expected to support the upward trend in gold prices [5]. - Supply disruptions in copper mining are anticipated to strengthen copper prices as the peak demand season approaches [6][8]. - The aluminum market is expected to experience tight supply conditions, although demand recovery post-holiday is still uncertain [9]. - Tin prices are supported by tightening supply due to issues in refining and mining operations [10]. - Antimony prices are expected to remain weak in the short term due to weak demand, but long-term supply constraints may support prices [12]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices increased to $3974.50 per ounce, up by $88.80 from October 3, reflecting a 2.29% rise. Silver prices rose to $50.76 per ounce, up by $3.16, a 6.63% increase [4][32]. - The SPDR Gold ETF holdings increased by 70,000 ounces to 32.7 million ounces, while SLV Silver ETF holdings rose by 11.35 million ounces to 497 million ounces [32]. Copper - LME copper closed at $10,765 per ton, up by $200 from October 3, a 1.89% increase. SHFE copper closed at 85,900 yuan per ton, up by 2,550 yuan, a 3.06% increase [6]. - Supply disruptions from major mines are expected to support copper prices, with Freeport-McMoran and Teck Resources reducing their production forecasts significantly [8]. Aluminum - Domestic aluminum prices reached 21,020 yuan per ton, up by 290 yuan. LME aluminum inventory decreased to 508,825 tons [9]. - The report notes that while supply remains rigid, demand recovery is still weak, leading to potential inventory accumulation [9]. Tin - Domestic refined tin prices rose to 288,830 yuan per ton, an increase of 10,370 yuan, or 5.16% [10]. - Supply issues are exacerbated by slow recovery in mining operations, particularly in Myanmar and Indonesia [10]. Antimony - Antimony prices fell to 167,500 yuan per ton, down by 1,000 yuan, reflecting a 0.59% decrease. The report highlights weak demand and ongoing supply issues [11].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Macro - finance**: Index futures are long - term optimistic, suggesting buying on dips; treasury bonds should be kept under observation [1][5][6] - **Black building materials**: Coking coal and rebar suggest range trading; glass suggests buying on dips [1][8][9] - **Non - ferrous metals**: Copper suggests holding long positions on dips; aluminum suggests buying on dips after pullbacks; nickel suggests observation or shorting on rallies; tin suggests range trading; gold suggests buying on dips; silver suggests range trading [1][10][11][17][18][19][20][21] - **Energy and chemical industry**: PVC, caustic soda, styrene, rubber, urea, and methanol are expected to oscillate; polyolefins are expected to have wide - range oscillations; the 01 contract of soda ash suggests a short - selling strategy [1][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] - **Cotton textile industry chain**: Cotton and cotton yarn are expected to oscillate; PTA suggests range trading within 4500 - 4750; apples and jujubes are expected to be strongly oscillating [1][35][36][37][38] - **Agricultural and livestock industry**: Pigs and eggs suggest shorting on rallies; corn suggests wide - range oscillations; soybean meal suggests range oscillations; oils are expected to be strongly oscillating [1][40][43][45][47][49] 2. Core Views of the Report - The market has short - term fluctuations due to factors such as Trump's remarks on tariffs and geopolitical events, but a full - scale panic is unlikely. The long - term trends of industries like AI in China and the US are clear, and the US monetary and fiscal policies are in force [5] - In the commodity market, different products have different trends and investment strategies due to their own supply - demand relationships, cost factors, and macro - environment impacts 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Macro - finance - **Index futures**: They are expected to oscillate and are long - term optimistic. Due to trade concerns, geopolitical events, and other factors, there may be short - term fluctuations, but full - scale panic is unlikely. Investors can either wait for better opportunities or lock in positions [5] - **Treasury bonds**: They should be kept under observation. Trump's remarks on retaliatory measures may cause short - term oscillations [6] 3.2 Black building materials - **Coking coal**: It is expected to oscillate. Affected by rainfall and weak demand, the pit - mouth price shows a differentiated trend [8] - **Rebar**: It is expected to oscillate. Currently, the price is under the cost of electric - arc furnace valley electricity and long - process production. In October, the price is expected to be weak first and then strong [8] - **Glass**: It suggests buying on dips. Although the current market has some supply - demand problems, under the background of policy expectations, the glass price is expected to be easy to rise and difficult to fall [9] 3.3 Non - ferrous metals - **Copper**: It is expected to have high - level oscillations. Due to the intensification of Sino - US trade tensions, the price has dropped significantly recently, but the long - term supply - demand situation is still optimistic [10][11] - **Aluminum**: It is expected to have high - level oscillations. The supply of alumina is relatively loose, while the production capacity of electrolytic aluminum is increasing steadily, and the demand is entering the peak season. Long positions can be held [12] - **Nickel**: It is expected to oscillate. The new RKAB policy in Indonesia has some uncertainties for the supply of nickel ore. In the medium - to - long - term, the supply of nickel is in surplus, and it is recommended to observe or short on rallies [17] - **Tin**: It is expected to oscillate. The supply of tin ore is tight, and the downstream consumption is warming up. It is recommended to conduct range trading [18] - **Gold and silver**: They are expected to oscillate. Affected by factors such as the delay of non - farm payroll data and the risk of the US government shutdown, the prices are rising. It is recommended to trade cautiously after price pullbacks [19][20][21] 3.4 Energy and chemical industry - **PVC**: It is expected to oscillate weakly. The supply is at a high level, the demand is under pressure, and the inventory is accumulating. The 01 contract temporarily focuses on the pressure at 4850 [22][23] - **Caustic soda**: It is expected to oscillate. The 01 contract temporarily focuses on the range of 2380 - 2530. The market is affected by factors such as upstream inventory and downstream demand [24][25] - **Styrene**: It is expected to oscillate weakly. The supply - demand situation is weak, and it focuses on the range of 6600 - 6900 [26][27] - **Rubber**: It is expected to oscillate. The supply growth expectation is strong, and it focuses on the support at 15000 [28][29] - **Urea**: It is expected to oscillate. The supply is increasing, the demand is scattered, and the inventory is accumulating [30] - **Methanol**: It is expected to oscillate. The supply in the mainland is recovering, and the demand for methanol - to - olefins is increasing [32] - **Polyolefins**: They are expected to oscillate. The supply pressure is large after the festival, the demand is weak, and the inventory is accumulating. The L2601 contract focuses on the support at 6900, and the PP2601 contract focuses on the support at 6600 [31][32][33] - **Soda ash**: The 01 contract suggests a short - selling strategy. The supply is abundant, the demand is flat, and the inventory is accumulating [33][34] 3.5 Cotton textile industry chain - **Cotton and cotton yarn**: They are expected to oscillate. The global cotton supply - demand situation has some changes, and there are uncertainties in Sino - US relations [35][36] - **PTA**: It suggests range trading within 4500 - 4750. Affected by factors such as oil prices and supply - demand relationships, the price is weakly oscillating [36] - **Apples and jujubes**: They are expected to be strongly oscillating. Apples are affected by weather, and jujubes are affected by factors such as production areas and market demand [37][38] 3.6 Agricultural and livestock industry - **Pigs**: They are overall under pressure. The supply is increasing, the demand is limited, and the price is weak in the short - term. Different contracts have different investment strategies [40][42] - **Eggs**: The rebound is under pressure. The short - term supply is sufficient, the demand is weakening, and different contracts have different investment strategies [43][44][45] - **Corn**: It suggests range oscillations. It is in the period of new and old crop connection, and the price is affected by factors such as new crop listing and demand [45][46] - **Soybean meal**: The rebound is limited. The US soybeans are affected by factors such as harvest pressure and Sino - US talks, and the domestic soybean meal is affected by import expectations [47][48] - **Oils**: They are in high - level adjustment. Short - term回调 risks are increasing, and it is recommended to wait for the end of the回调 before considering long positions [49][50][54]

Fundamental Analysis - The initial value of the U.S. one-year inflation expectation for October is 4.6%, slightly lower than the forecast and previous value of 4.7%, but still at a relatively high historical level, providing significant support for gold prices [1] - The slight decline in inflation expectations has not fundamentally alleviated market concerns about long-term price pressures, instead reinforcing gold's appeal as an inflation hedge amid overall uncertainty [1] - Increasing domestic economic pressures in the U.S., including a government plan to lay off over 4,000 employees primarily from the Democratic Party, may exacerbate social division and policy uncertainty, driving safe-haven funds towards the gold market [1] - The potential for significant adjustments in monetary policy is indicated by Trump's narrowing of the Federal Reserve chair candidate list to five, alongside the upcoming release of the September CPI report on October 24, which continues to fuel uncertainty regarding inflation and interest rate policies, providing solid potential support for gold prices [1] - Escalating tensions in South Asia, particularly between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and Trump's potential intervention highlight the seriousness of the conflict, while the possibility of providing "Tomahawk" missiles to Ukraine could significantly escalate the situation, further supporting gold prices due to increased safe-haven sentiment [1] Technical Analysis - The current gold price (XAUUSD) shows a strong bullish upward trend, with the moving average system in a bullish arrangement, indicating a potential for further upward movement after short-term corrections [4] - The CCI indicator is in the overbought zone and may suggest a short-term correction opportunity, but the overall market sentiment remains bullish [4] Trading Strategy - For gold, a buy position is recommended around 4015.6, with a stop loss at 4005.0 and a target range of 4090.0-4110.0 [5] - For silver (XAGUSD), the price is on a strong upward trajectory, with a buy position suggested around 50.10, a stop loss at 49.90, and a target range of 51.21-51.50 [9] News Events - Upcoming events include China's September trade balance and the World Bank and IMF's autumn meetings, along with a speech by Federal Reserve's Paulson [9]

Group 1 - The article highlights the significant impact of Trump's announcement to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting November 1, leading to a risk-off sentiment in the market, resulting in a notable decline in U.S. stocks and copper prices, while gold remained strong [2][5][8] - In the precious metals sector, COMEX gold rose by 3.15%, while silver fell by 0.95%. The SHFE gold contract increased by 3.11%, and SHFE silver rose by 1.5% [4][29] - The copper market experienced a sharp decline due to renewed trade concerns, with COMEX copper prices dropping by 4.72% and SHFE copper prices fluctuating [4][10] Group 2 - The article discusses the divergence in performance between gold and copper, with gold prices remaining strong amid macroeconomic risks, while copper faced downward pressure due to trade tensions and domestic consumption issues [7][57] - The COMEX copper price curve has shifted downward, indicating a contango structure, with significant inventory accumulation observed, surpassing 330,000 tons [10][11] - The copper concentrate market is under pressure, with processing fees remaining low and expectations for a rebound in processing fees being limited in the short term [15][23] Group 3 - The article notes that the gold market is expected to remain strong in the medium to long term due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and the decoupling of U.S.-China trade, despite potential short-term volatility [7][57] - The inventory levels for COMEX gold decreased by approximately 170,000 ounces, while COMEX silver inventory increased by about 941,000 ounces [45] - The SPDR gold ETF holdings increased by 2.3 tons to 1,017 tons, indicating a growing interest in gold as a safe-haven asset [50]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Bullish [1] - Silver: Sideways [1] - Copper: Sideways [1] - Aluminum: Sideways [1] - Alumina: Sideways [1] - Zinc: Sideways [1] - Nickel: Sideways [1] - Industrial Silicon: Sideways [1] - Polysilicon: Sideways [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Bullish [1] - Rebar: Sideways [1] - Hot Rolled Coil: Sideways [1] - Iron Ore: Sideways [1] - Ferro - Silicon: Sideways [1] - Coke: Sideways [1] - Coking Coal: Sideways [1] - Palm Oil: Sideways [1] - Soybean Oil: Bullish [1] - Rapeseed Oil: Sideways [1] - Cotton: Sideways [1] - Sugar: Sideways [1] - Corn: Bearish [1] - Soybean Meal: Sideways [1] - Pulp: Sideways [1] - Logs: Bullish [1] - Live Hogs: Bearish [1] - Crude Oil: Bearish [1] - Fuel Oil: Bearish [1] - Asphalt: Bearish [1] - Natural Rubber: Sideways [1] - BR Rubber: Sideways [1] - PTA: Sideways [1] - Ethylene Glycol: Sideways [1] - Short - Fiber: Bullish [1] - Styrene: Bullish [1] - Urea: Sideways [1] - Refinery Gasoline: Sideways [1] - PP: Sideways [1] - PVC: Sideways [1] - Caustic Soda: Bearish in short - term, Bullish in medium - term [1] - LPG: Bearish [1] - Container Shipping: Sideways [1] Core Viewpoints - The escalation of Sino - US tariff policies may cause significant shocks and fluctuations to small - and medium - cap stocks with high technology stock weights, while the CSI 300 and SSE 50 indices dominated by large - cap blue - chip stocks are expected to show stronger resilience [1] - Asset shortages and a weak economy are beneficial for bond futures, but the central bank's short - term warning on interest rate risks suppresses the upside space [1] - Sino - US trade uncertainties provide support for gold, while silver may experience short - term sideways adjustments [1] - Due to the escalation of global trade frictions and rising risk - aversion sentiment, base metals may face correction risks, but some metals have different fundamental factors [1] - In the energy and chemical sector, factors such as OPEC+ production increases, geopolitical situation changes, and seasonal demand fluctuations affect product prices [1] - In the agricultural products sector, factors like supply - demand relationships, policy changes, and weather conditions influence prices [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Macro - finance - Asset shortages and a weak economy are beneficial for bond futures, but the central bank's short - term warning on interest rate risks suppresses the upside space [1] - Sino - US trade uncertainties provide support for gold, while silver may experience short - term sideways adjustments [1] Non - ferrous Metals - Sino - US trade frictions and rising risk - aversion sentiment may cause the non - ferrous metals sector to face correction risks [1] - For different non - ferrous metals, factors such as inventory changes, production policies, and supply - demand relationships vary [1] Industrial Products - In the industrial silicon and polysilicon sectors, factors such as production schedules, capacity changes, and market sentiment affect prices [1] - In the steel and iron sectors, factors such as production restrictions, seasonal demand, and inventory levels influence prices [1] - In the coke and coking coal sectors, the price trends are affected by factors such as market expectations and trading behavior [1] Agricultural Products - In the palm oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil sectors, factors such as production reports, export policies, and international market trends affect prices [1] - In the cotton, sugar, and corn sectors, factors such as supply - demand relationships, new product listings, and policy expectations influence prices [1] Energy and Chemicals - In the crude oil, fuel oil, and asphalt sectors, factors such as OPEC+ production increases, geopolitical situation changes, and seasonal demand fluctuations affect prices [1] - In the rubber, PTA, and ethylene glycol sectors, factors such as supply - demand relationships, production schedules, and market sentiment influence prices [1] - In the short - fiber, styrene, and urea sectors, factors such as production resumption, market transactions, and cost factors affect prices [1] - In the caustic soda and LPG sectors, factors such as production plans, inventory levels, and international market prices influence prices [1] Others - In the container shipping sector, factors such as price levels, market rhythms, and cost lines affect price trends [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report provides a daily morning observation of various commodities, including agricultural products, black metals, non-ferrous metals, and energy chemicals. The market trends of each commodity are analyzed based on factors such as supply and demand, macroeconomic conditions, and trade policies. The report suggests corresponding trading strategies for each commodity, including unilateral trading, arbitrage, and options trading. 3. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Agricultural Products - **Soybean Meal**: Macro influences increase, and the volatility of meal products widens. The CBOT soybean and soybean meal indices decline. South American soybean exports to China offset the decrease in US soybean exports. It is recommended to short the soybean meal 05 contract at high points, hold long positions in rapeseed meal, and conduct M11 - 1 positive spreads [15][16][17]. - **Sugar**: Typhoon weather is favorable for the market. ICE and London sugar prices decline. Brazilian sugar production may increase, and the domestic sugar market is affected by the typhoon. It is expected that the international sugar price will fluctuate within a range, and the domestic sugar price will also show a short - term oscillatory trend [17][18][20]. - **Oilseeds and Oils**: Sino - US tariffs resurface, and the market maintains a short - term oscillatory trend. The Malaysian palm oil inventory increases in September, and domestic soybean oil may gradually reduce inventory. It is recommended to wait and see first and consider lightly going long on dips [21][22][23]. - **Corn/Corn Starch**: New grain is concentrated on the market, and the price oscillates at the bottom. The US corn price is weak, and domestic new - crop corn is abundant. It is recommended to go long on the 12 - month corn contract on dips, and gradually establish long - term long positions in the 05 and 07 corn contracts [24][25][27]. - **Hogs**: The pressure of slaughter continues to be reflected, and the spot price continues to decline. Hog prices fall in various regions, and the overall supply is sufficient. It is recommended to short at high points and conduct LH15 reverse spreads [27][28][29]. - **Peanuts**: Harvest is affected by rainfall, and peanuts are short - term bullish. The average price of peanuts declines slightly, and the inventory of peanut oil manufacturers changes. It is recommended to go long on the 01 and 05 peanut contracts lightly [30][31][32]. - **Eggs**: Oscillate weakly. Egg prices decline, and the inventory of laying hens is high. It is recommended to short near - month contracts at high points [33][34][36]. - **Apples**: Oscillate slightly bullishly. Apple inventory decreases, and new - crop apples are affected by rainfall. It is expected that the price will oscillate slightly bullishly in the short term [37][38][42]. - **Cotton - Cotton Yarn**: Oscillate slightly bearishly. ICE cotton prices decline. The Sino - US trade war affects cotton consumption. It is expected that the US cotton price will oscillate, and the Zhengzhou cotton price will oscillate slightly bearishly [43][44][46]. Black Metals - **Steel**: US tariff increases put slight pressure on steel prices. The black sector oscillates weakly, and steel inventories accumulate. It is recommended to maintain a bottom - oscillating trend and go long on the spread between hot - rolled and rebar at low points [48][49][50]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Long positions can be lightly established on dips. The market may be affected by macro - market sentiment, but the impact is expected to be small. It is recommended to go long on dips [50][51][53]. - **Iron Ore**: Adopt a bearish approach at high levels. Global iron ore shipments increase, and the demand is weak. It is recommended to hedge at high levels in the spot market and conduct reverse cash - and - carry arbitrage [53][54][56]. - **Ferroalloys**: The valuation is not high, and short positions can be reduced during macro - shocks. The prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese are stable to weak. It is recommended to reduce short positions during macro - shocks [56][57][58]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Precious Metals**: Trade disputes resurface, and they are driven by short - term risk - aversion sentiment. Gold and silver prices rise, and the US dollar index and bond yields decline. It is recommended to go long at low points [59][60][62]. - **Copper**: Tariffs cause a short - term setback in copper prices, but the long - term trend remains unchanged. Copper prices decline, and the supply is tight while consumption is weak. It is recommended to go long on dips [64][65][67]. - **Alumina**: The weak trend due to supply - demand surplus remains unchanged. The price of alumina declines, and the supply exceeds demand. It is expected to maintain a weak - oscillating and bottom - grinding trend [69][70][71]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: Weakens with the increase in tariff policies, but the scrap aluminum price may be relatively firm. The futures price of cast aluminum alloy declines. The impact of tariffs is expected to be less severe than in April. It is necessary to pay attention to subsequent policies [74][75]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The short - term volatility increases due to panic sentiment, and the medium - term bullish trend remains unchanged. The price of electrolytic aluminum declines. The impact of tariffs is limited, and the medium - term price may strengthen [75][76][78]. - **Zinc**: There is obvious support below, and the zinc price may rebound. The domestic zinc price is under pressure, and the overseas price is strong. It is recommended to close out profitable short positions and go short again at high points [79][80][82]. - **Lead**: Supply and demand are both weak, and be wary of the lead price falling after rising. The lead price rises, and the supply may increase in the second half of October. It is recommended to be cautious as the price may fall after rising [83][84][87]. - **Nickel**: Volatility increases, and the price center moves down. The LME nickel price declines, and the inventory increases. The nickel market is in an oversupply situation, and the price is expected to decline [88][89][91]. - **Stainless Steel**: Oscillates downward. The stainless steel inventory increases, and the price is affected by tariffs. It is expected to oscillate weakly [92][93][95]. Energy and Chemicals - **Industrial Silicon**: Go long at the lower end of the range. Some silicon plants experience production disruptions, and the demand is strong in the short term. It is recommended to go long near the low point of the September disk [95][96][97]. - **Polysilicon**: The supply - side expectations are intertwined with weak reality. The US government cancels some energy projects. The polysilicon market is affected by production increases and potential cuts [97][98].

Group 1: Market Overview - The recent increase in holdings of gold ETFs indicates a rising demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, with holdings reaching 1017.16 tons, up by 3.72 tons from the previous trading day and a net increase of 4.28 tons for the month [1] - The complex global economic and geopolitical landscape, including escalating US-China trade tensions and regulatory investigations, is contributing to the heightened appeal of precious metals [1][2] - The ongoing US government shutdown and concerns over the US debt situation are creating uncertainty in the market, with the public debt-to-GDP ratio reaching 99% last year, prompting a reevaluation of the dollar's credibility [2][3] Group 2: Investment Strategies - For gold, the technical analysis suggests a bullish outlook with a recommendation to buy on dips, particularly in the price range of 4043.6 to 4049.6, with a stop-loss at 4038.6 and a target of 4053.6 to 4059.6 [5] - Silver's technical indicators show a similar pattern to gold, with a recommendation to enter long positions when prices fall to the 49.53 to 50.03 range, setting a stop-loss at 49.43 and targeting 50.13 to 50.63 [6] Group 3: Key Data and Events - Important upcoming data includes China's September electricity consumption and trade balance, as well as the OPEC monthly oil market report, which could influence market dynamics [7] - The World Bank and IMF's annual meeting is set to take place from October 15 to 18, where policy signals may impact the financial markets [7]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown and escalating tariff conflicts are increasing risk aversion and inflation expectations, providing support for gold prices [1][3]. Group 1: Key Information - China announced countermeasures against the U.S. 301 investigation into its shipbuilding industry, starting on October 14, imposing special port fees on U.S. vessels [1]. - On October 9, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced a comprehensive upgrade of rare earth export controls, adding five types of medium and heavy rare earth elements and implementing "long-arm jurisdiction" over technology, equipment, and overseas products [1]. - On October 10, Trump declared on social media that starting November 1, an additional 100% tariff would be imposed on all products from China, on top of existing tariffs [1]. - Major asset classes saw declines on Friday due to heightened trade risks and the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, with U.S. and European stock markets falling collectively, U.S. oil main contracts dropping over 5%, and LME copper down approximately 4.5%. The U.S. dollar index fell by over 0.5%, while U.S. Treasury bonds and gold prices rose, with COMEX gold increasing by about 1.6%, marking an eight-week consecutive rise [1]. Group 2: Market Outlook - The market is expected to experience a strong oscillation trend [3].