Report Industry Investment Rating - Gold and silver are both rated ★★★, indicating a clearer long trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently [1] Core View of the Report - Overnight, precious metals continued their strong rebound, with silver showing elasticity. The end of the US government shutdown and market expectations of future interest rate cuts have led to a short - term shift to interest - rate cut trading, making commodities generally stronger. However, whether precious metals can regain their upward momentum remains to be confirmed, and international gold and silver should pay attention to the resistance at previous high positions [1] Other Key Points - After Trump signs the temporary appropriation bill, multiple federal departments such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Justice have notified employees to return to work on the 13th. But it's uncertain when furloughed employees will receive back pay and if salary payments can resume quickly [2] - Four voting local Fed presidents are not enthusiastic about another interest rate cut in December. Boston Fed President Collins believes the Fed will likely keep interest rates at the current level for some time, and before cutting rates, it's necessary to ensure inflation can sustainably return to 2% [2] - White House official Hassett hopes the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 basis points but expects only a 25 - basis - point cut, and is willing to accept the position of Fed Chairman if needed [2] - The US Supreme Court will hold an oral argument on Trump's request to fire Fed Governor Cook on January 21 next year [2]

Report Summary 1. Report Purpose - The report aims to objectively reflect the research views of futures and securities companies on various commodity varieties, track hot varieties, analyze market investment sentiment, and summarize investment driving logics [1]. 2. Market Data 2.1 Commodities - **Price Changes**: From November 3 to November 7, 2025, PTA rose by 1.70% to 4664.00, aluminum by 1.41% to 21625.00, while some commodities like methanol fell by 3.12% to 2112.00, and iron ore dropped by 4.94% to 760.50 [2]. 2.2 A - shares - **Index Performance**: The Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 0.82% to 4678.79, while the CSI 500 Index fell by 0.04% to 7327.91 [2]. 2.3 Overseas Stocks - **Index Fluctuations**: The Nasdaq Index dropped by 3.04% to 23004.54, and the Nikkei 225 Index fell by 4.07% to 50276.37 [2]. 2.4 Bonds - **Yield Changes**: The yield of China's 2 - year treasury bond changed from 2.84 to 1.43, and the 10 - year treasury bond yield decreased by 0.7 bp to 1.81 [2]. 2.5 Foreign Exchange - **Rate Movements**: The euro - US dollar exchange rate rose by 0.25% to 1.16, while the US dollar index fell by 0.18% to 99.55 [2]. 3. Commodity Views 3.1 Macro - financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures**: Among 9 institutions, 3 are bullish, 1 is bearish, and 5 expect a sideways movement. Long - term domestic stable - expectation policies, the global AI tech cycle, and the "V - shaped reversal" of US stocks are positive factors, while US economic data and high A - share valuations are negative factors [4]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Among 7 institutions, 2 are bullish, 0 are bearish, and 5 expect a sideways movement. Weak fundamentals and central bank operations are positive, while inflation recovery and government bond issuance are negative [4]. 3.2 Energy Sector - **Crude Oil**: Among 8 institutions, 1 is bullish, 3 are bearish, and 4 expect a sideways movement. OPEC's production suspension and oil price cost support are positive, while US inventory accumulation and emerging oil fields' production increase are negative [5]. 3.3 Agricultural Products Sector - **Rapeseed Oil**: Among 8 institutions, 3 are bullish, 1 is bearish, and 4 expect a sideways movement. Low inventory and production issues are positive, while lack of Chinese demand and import increase are negative [5]. 3.4 Non - ferrous Metals Sector - **Copper**: Among 7 institutions, 2 are bullish, 2 are bearish, and 3 expect a sideways movement. US government situation and supply concerns are positive, while US manufacturing data and high inventory are negative [6]. 3.5 Chemicals Sector - **Glass**: Among 7 institutions, 0 are bullish, 4 are bearish, and 3 expect a sideways movement. Inventory decline and low prices are positive, while weak demand and high capacity are negative [6]. 3.6 Precious Metals Sector - **Gold**: Among 7 institutions, 2 are bullish, 1 is bearish, and 4 expect a sideways movement. Market concerns and geopolitical risks are positive, while trade relations and Fed's stance are negative [7]. 3.7 Black Metals Sector - **Iron Ore**: Among 8 institutions, 0 are bullish, 4 are bearish, and 4 expect a sideways movement. Decrease in global shipments and increase in blast furnace operating rate are positive, while port inventory accumulation and weak downstream demand are negative [7].

Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [3][5] Core Viewpoints - The precious metals sector has experienced a rapid price decline, with gold and silver prices dropping significantly after two months of strong gains. Key factors include recent US-China trade agreements and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions [4][5]. - The long-term outlook for gold prices remains optimistic due to expected monetary policy changes and central bank purchases, with global gold demand projected to reach 4,974 tons in 2024, a 1.5% increase from 2023 [5]. - The report suggests focusing on specific stocks within the precious metals sector, including Zijin Mining International, Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, and others [5]. Price Trends - Over the past two weeks, London spot gold fell by 5.05% to $4,011.50 per ounce, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange gold dropped by 7.79% to ¥921.92 per gram. Silver prices also saw declines of 9.50% and 6.60% respectively [9][10]. US Economic Data and Federal Reserve Tracking - The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, with the target range now at 3.75%-4.00%. There are indications of internal disagreements within the Fed regarding future rate cuts [4][5]. Holdings and Trading Volume - The report notes a decrease in trading volumes for both gold and silver on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, with gold holdings down by 12.54% to 346,200 contracts and silver holdings down by 17.11% to 694,300 contracts [10][41]. Futures Basis Situation - As of the latest report, the international gold basis (spot-futures) is at -$1.90 per ounce, an increase of $41.25 from two weeks prior, while the domestic gold basis is at -0.90 yuan per gram, up by 3.00 yuan [61][62].

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate target range to 3.75%-4.00%, marking the fifth rate cut since December 2024 [1][3] - The dot plot indicates that Fed officials expect two more rate cuts this year, with a median forecast for the year-end rate at 3.6% [3] - The decision to halt balance sheet reduction is significant, as it signals the end of years of quantitative tightening [5] Group 2 - There is notable internal disagreement within the Fed, with two members voting against the decision, indicating uncertainty in future monetary policy [5] - Historical trends show that when the U.S. enters a rate-cutting cycle, it significantly impacts global mainstream assets, potentially supporting risk assets like A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and U.S. stocks [5][8] - Fed Chair Powell's hawkish remarks during the press conference surprised the market, emphasizing that further rate cuts in December are not guaranteed [5][7] Group 3 - Powell highlighted the challenges in decision-making due to delayed economic data from the government shutdown, which complicates the Fed's assessment [7] - Inflation remains a concern, with core PCE inflation projected at 2.3%-2.4%, close to the Fed's 2% target [7] - The Fed's preventive rate cuts are expected to improve global liquidity, enhancing investor appetite for equity assets, particularly in emerging markets [7] Group 4 - The A-share market is likely to be significantly influenced by the Fed's policy shift, with historical data suggesting strong performance during Fed rate-cutting cycles [8][10] - The A-share market has evolved, with total market capitalization exceeding 118 trillion yuan and a more rational valuation compared to previous years [10] - The growth sector is expected to benefit directly from the Fed's rate cuts, as lower financing costs will support domestic technological innovation [12] Group 5 - Despite the overall positive impact of the Fed's rate cut on risk assets, investors should remain cautious of potential risks, including market volatility due to expectation discrepancies [12] - Domestic fundamentals, such as real estate risk resolution and consumer recovery, are crucial for the sustainability of the A-share market rebound [12] - The Fed's policy may fluctuate, with Powell warning that inflation risks have not been resolved, adding to policy uncertainty [12][13]

Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that precious metals, particularly gold and silver, have seen significant price increases, with COMEX gold rising by 5.76% and silver by 6.55% due to recession fears and expectations of renewed tariffs [4] - Copper prices have rebounded by 2.25% on the LME, driven by tariff expectations, despite some pressure from lower downstream demand [5] - Cobalt prices have surged due to supply concerns following the announcement of export quotas from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with significant weekly increases in various cobalt compounds [6] - The report indicates that rare earth prices have decreased but are expected to stabilize due to tightened export controls and ongoing demand in sectors like energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles [6] Summary by Relevant Sections Industry Basic Situation - The closing index for the industry is at 7322.8, with a weekly high of 7807.9 and a low of 4280.14 [1] Price Movements - Basic metals saw LME copper increase by 2.25%, aluminum by 1.18%, while zinc, lead, and tin experienced declines [19] - Precious metals saw significant increases, with COMEX gold up by 5.76% and silver by 6.55% [19] Inventory Trends - Global visible copper inventories increased by 16,766 tons, while aluminum saw a decrease of 6,049 tons [33][35]

Core Viewpoint - The recent performance of gold ETFs reflects a significant increase in gold prices driven by geopolitical risks and changes in global liquidity expectations, with a notable rise in trading volume and net inflows into gold ETFs [4][5]. Group 1: Gold ETF Performance - As of October 20, 2025, the gold ETF (159937) has decreased by 2.36%, with a latest price of 9.33 yuan, while showing an 11.33% increase over the past week as of October 17 [3]. - The trading volume for the gold ETF reached 12.23 billion yuan, with a turnover rate of 3.14%, and an average daily trading volume of 31.28 billion yuan over the past week, ranking it among the top three comparable funds [4]. Group 2: Market Drivers - The recent surge in international gold prices is attributed to a combination of geopolitical risk, a weakening global credit system, and changing liquidity expectations, with multiple factors contributing to the current market dynamics [4][5]. - Key pressures on the gold market include a high concentration of long positions and the potential for speculative funds to take profits, which could lead to increased volatility and a possible price correction [4]. Group 3: Institutional Trends - There has been a consistent net inflow into the largest gold ETF, SPDR, and the People's Bank of China has increased its gold holdings for 11 consecutive months, although its reserves remain lower than the global average of 15%-20% [5]. - The trend of reducing U.S. Treasury holdings while increasing gold investments is observed across both institutional and individual investors [5]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The long-term outlook for gold remains positive due to factors such as a weakening U.S. dollar and ongoing geopolitical instability, which are expected to support continued central bank purchases of gold [5]. - The latest share count for the gold ETF reached 4.166 billion, marking a one-year high [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the report industry investment rating 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Gold is expected to have a long - term upward trend, with short - term and medium - term increases and an intraday view of being oscillating strongly. The core logic is the start of interest rate cuts, intensified geopolitical situations, and the continuation of the upward trend in the medium and long term [1][3] - Copper is also expected to have a long - term upward trend, with short - term, medium - term, and intraday increases. The reason is the macro - loose background, renewed disturbances at the mine end, and a rapid increase in capital attention [1][5] 3. Summary by Variety Gold - **Price Performance**: Yesterday, gold prices rose and then fell. New York gold and London gold both fell below the $4000 mark, and Shanghai gold dropped to the 900 - yuan mark. During the National Day holiday, international gold prices rose continuously. New York gold futures and London gold broke through the $4000/ounce psychological barrier, with a holiday increase of over 4% and a year - to - date increase of over 50% [3] - **Core Logic**: The short - term decline is due to the cease - fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which cooled geopolitical tensions, and the strong willingness of short - term bulls to close positions after a large previous increase. The strong performance of gold prices is driven by three factors: a surge in hedging demand, expectations of monetary policy, and a structural influx of funds [3] - **Technical Analysis**: Continuously monitor the long - short game of overseas gold prices at $4000, corresponding to the 900 - yuan mark in China [3] Copper - **Price Performance**: Yesterday, copper prices rose and then fell. During the National Day, the LME copper price broke through $10500 and reached $10800, hitting a new high for the year [5] - **Core Logic**: The short - term decline is affected by the fall of precious metals and strong technical pressure at a nearly 5 - year high. The strong rise is caused by three factors: supply shortages, macro and financial attributes, and demand resilience [5] - **Technical Analysis**: Continuously monitor the pressure at the $11000 mark for overseas LME copper and the high in May 2024 for domestic copper [5]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call on Gold Market Industry Overview - The discussion centers around the gold market and its current trends, particularly in relation to macroeconomic factors and geopolitical events. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Interest Rate Expectations**: The deterioration of the U.S. ADP employment data has strengthened market expectations for a potential 50 basis point rate cut by the end of the year, which could further drive up gold prices [1][2][3] 2. **De-dollarization Trend**: The challenge to the independence of the Federal Reserve by Trump has accelerated the de-dollarization process, impacting gold's reserve value. The potential firing of Fed Governor Cook could lead to significant increases in gold prices [1][2][4] 3. **Technical Breakthrough**: Gold prices have surpassed $3,500 per ounce, marking a significant technical breakthrough with a 15% increase since then. Although the momentum may weaken, short-term adjustment pressure remains low [1][2][6] 4. **Gold Pricing Model**: The most critical factor in gold pricing is its reserve value rather than its trading or consumption value. Since 2016, gold prices have increasingly reflected the cracks in U.S. dollar credit rather than being tied to the dollar index or U.S. Treasury yields [3][4] 5. **Historical Context**: The current market is compared to historical events, such as the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971, suggesting that gold could see significant long-term growth, potentially exceeding tenfold increases over the next decade [6][8] Important but Overlooked Content 1. **Future Events to Monitor**: Key events to watch include the appointment of a compliant Federal Reserve Chair and the Supreme Court's decision regarding Cook's status, as these could further impact the independence of the Fed and, consequently, the credibility of the dollar [4][5] 2. **External Factors**: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and fluctuations in oil prices are highlighted as external factors that could influence gold prices in the short term [5][7] 3. **Investment Strategy**: Investors are advised to hold significant positions in gold and to be prepared for potential adjustments based on market signals, particularly regarding geopolitical developments and economic recovery indicators [8][9] Conclusion - The current gold market is characterized by a bullish trend driven by interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and technical factors. Investors are encouraged to adopt a long-term holding strategy while remaining vigilant to market changes that could present buying opportunities.

Group 1: US Market Focus - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates two more times this year, with the next meetings on October and December [11][16][18] - Historical analysis shows that various asset classes have not reacted dramatically to US government shutdowns, indicating a potential for stability in the market [13][18] - Micron Technology (MU US) reported strong demand from data centers, with Q4 FY2025 earnings exceeding expectations, driven by growth in HBM business and a favorable DRAM market [19] - Meta Platforms (META US) unveiled a new AI glasses product line, enhancing its position in the AI and metaverse space, with a target price of $860 [19] Group 2: Singapore Market Focus - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to restart easing measures in October, with expectations of a slowdown in GDP growth to 2.2% for the year [24][30] - Keppel Data Centre REIT is expanding in Japan with a recent acquisition worth SGD 707 million, expected to boost its distribution per unit (DPU) [36] - Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP) is focusing on digital infrastructure growth, with potential for significant earnings growth in FY2026 and beyond [36] Group 3: Vietnam Market Focus - Vietnam's GDP grew by 7.5% in the first half of 2025, driven by strong domestic consumption and investment, but is expected to slow down due to external trade uncertainties [43][46] - The Vietnamese central bank is likely to maintain a loose monetary policy in the short term, supporting economic growth through increased public investment [46] - Vietnam may be upgraded to FTSE's secondary emerging market status, potentially attracting around $1.1 billion in inflows if the upgrade occurs [49][50]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The upward cycle of gold is not over, and any adjustment in gold prices should be seen as a buying opportunity on dips. The long - term trend of gold is anchored to its monetary attribute, and with the decline of the US dollar currency system, global central banks will increase their gold allocation and reduce their US dollar allocation. [2][120] - In the fourth quarter, central bank gold purchases will act as a support, and investment demand will be the driving force. Investment demand will shift from uncertain hedging transactions to interest - rate cut transactions on the monetary policy side. The target price of London gold in Q4 2025 will move up to the $4000/ounce area, with support at $3600/ounce, and the domestic price will be in the range of 820 - 900 yuan/gram. [2][121] - Silver trends generally follow gold, but there are differences in fundamentals and volatility. The expected operating range of London silver in the fourth quarter is $42 - 50/ounce, and the domestic price is 10000 - 12000 yuan/kilogram. A strategy of buying on dips is recommended. [3][121] Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Precious Metals Market Review - In 2025, the domestic and foreign precious metals markets continued the bull market in 2024, with strong upward momentum and the relative strength of gold and silver switching. The foreign market outperformed the domestic market, mainly due to the appreciation of the RMB. [9] - In the third quarter, the precious metals market had both synchronization and differentiation. Gold started to break through upwards in late August, silver followed gold's upward movement in late August after a period of adjustment, and platinum's price moved up following gold and silver after a large - scale fluctuation in July. [9] - As of September 19, 2025, all precious metals showed significant price increases compared to the end of 2024, with COMEX silver having the highest increase of 48.05%, and the gold - to - silver ratio decreased by 3.75%. [19] 2. Cross - Market Price Difference Fluctuations Caused by Concerns over US Tariff Policies - From late last year to the first quarter of this year, concerns about the US imposing gold import tariffs led to large - scale arbitrage trading, pushing up the price difference between COMEX gold and London gold. Similar arbitrage transactions have occurred multiple times since November 2024. [23] - In the third quarter of this year, a similar story of cross - market price differences in precious metals repeated. In July, the premium of COMEX futures over London spot in the gold, silver, platinum, and palladium markets widened rapidly due to concerns that the US might extend copper import tariff measures to precious metals. [26] 3. Broad Monetary Expectations Boost Precious Metals Valuation and Investment Demand 3.1 Q3 Real Interest Rate Decline Boosts Gold Valuation - In August, the enhanced expectation of the Fed's interest - rate cut pushed down the 10 - year US Treasury real interest rate, thereby boosting the valuation of gold. Although the non - farm payroll report in early August was far below expectations, the lack of a clear signal from the Fed and the time interval between FOMC meetings limited the increase in precious metals prices. [33] - During the period of increasing interest - rate cut expectations, the US dollar index remained resilient, with a limited depreciation range. Except for the Swedish krona, the other five major currencies depreciated against the US dollar in Q3 2025, with the Japanese yen having the largest depreciation. [35] 3.2 The Fed's Monetary Easing Expectation is the Main Cause of the Decline in Real Interest Rates - The mid - to long - term decline in the real interest rate of US Treasury bonds is mainly driven by the Fed's interest - rate cut and easing expectations. At the September FOMC meeting, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected. Market expectations indicate that the Fed will cut interest rates 1.728 times by the end of this year and 4.317 times by the end of 2026. [41] - The dot - plot of the September FOMC meeting shows that most Fed officials expect the Fed to cut interest rates twice this year and once each in 2026 and 2027. Compared with June, the expected number of interest - rate cuts has increased due to the Fed's shift towards the employment side in balancing inflation and employment. [45] - The Fed's September economic forecast shows an upward revision of the GDP growth rate forecast for 2025 - 2027, a downward revision of the unemployment rate forecast for 2026 and 2027, and an upward revision of the PCE forecast, reflecting the Fed officials' increased concern about inflation and reduced concern about the economy. [49] 3.3 The Fed's Broad Monetary Policy Still Has Room for Strengthening - In the fourth quarter, the US dollar index and the 10 - year US Treasury real interest rate are expected to decline further, which will continue to boost the valuation of precious metals. The Fed's interest - rate cut and possible suspension of balance - sheet reduction are likely to be further strengthened due to increased economic downward pressure in the US and the expected increase in the number of Fed officials favorable to Trump. [51] - The US economy may face greater downward pressure in the fourth quarter and 2026, as evidenced by the cooling of the employment market and the negative impact of trade tariffs on the economy. The Fed's independence is being challenged through institutional and personnel interventions, and there is also the issue of fiscal coercion. [53][63] - Since 2025, global gold investment demand has increased significantly, but there was a net outflow in May. The uncertainty brought about by Trump's policies has increased the demand for gold investment and allocation, but the "90 - day suspension period" of the "reciprocal tariff" policy and the cooling of uncertainty have led to a partial withdrawal of investment demand. [73][75] 4. Central Bank Gold Purchases as a Support - Central bank gold purchases have shown a slowdown this year. From the perspective of the fourth quarter and 2026, central bank gold purchases will act as a support rather than the core driving force for price increases. Central banks are expected to continue to support the gold market, with a concave - shaped demand curve that is more sensitive to price declines. [81] - Long - term, the relationship between central bank gold purchases and gold prices is asymmetric. Central banks are more likely to increase purchases when prices fall, and the inhibitory effect on price increases is weaker than the boosting effect on price increases when prices fall. [82] - As of July, the Polish central bank was the largest gold purchaser in 2025, but its gold purchases slowed down in the second half of the year. Many central banks, including those of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, and Turkey, maintained a good demand for gold. [89] - According to a survey by the World Gold Council, most central banks expect to increase their gold reserves and reduce their US dollar reserves in the next five years. In the next 12 months, 95% of central banks expect the global central bank's gold reserves to continue to increase. [90][91][98] 5. Precious Metals Market Outlook 5.1 Q4 2025 Outlook: Reaching New Highs and Maintaining Strength - In terms of influencing factors, the decline in the US dollar index and the US Treasury real interest rate has boosted the valuation of precious metals. The rise in the precious metals market in the first half of the year was mainly due to hedging demand and interest - rate cut expectations. Central bank gold purchases provided support, and market supply - demand imbalances in the first quarter also contributed to the rise. Gold entered a consolidation phase from late April to mid - August and broke through after late August. [119] - The demand for silver is weaker than that for gold. Industrial silver demand has stagnated, and the underdeveloped investment channels in the domestic market have limited investment demand. However, the deviation of the gold - to - silver ratio and the small market size of silver have created trading opportunities. [120] - The long - term upward cycle of gold is not over, and any price adjustment should be seen as a buying opportunity. In the fourth quarter, investment demand will shift, and the price of London gold is expected to reach the $4000/ounce area, with support at $3600/ounce. The expected operating range of London silver in the fourth quarter is $42 - 50/ounce. [2][3][121]