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Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas markets are concerned about the US non - farm payrolls, with weak risk appetite, while the domestic economic data continues to be weak, and the A - share market is expected to be weak in the short term, and the bond market remains on the sidelines [2][3] - Precious metals may have a technical correction, but platinum and palladium are expected to rise; copper prices will fluctuate in the short term; aluminum prices will fluctuate at a high level; alumina's upward space is limited; casting aluminum will fluctuate at a high level; zinc prices are adjusting and waiting for macro - guidance; lead prices will fluctuate weakly; tin prices will continue to adjust at a high level; industrial silicon prices are expected to rebound; steel prices will fluctuate weakly; iron ore prices will be under pressure; coking coal and coke prices will fluctuate weakly; soybean and rapeseed meal prices will fluctuate; palm oil prices will fluctuate in a range [4][6][8][10][11][12][14][15][16][18][19][20][22][24] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macroeconomics - Overseas: Fed officials' remarks affect market expectations, Japan's manufacturing confidence supports central bank rate hikes, and before important data releases, overseas market risk appetite is weak [2] - Domestic: November economic data is cold, with production showing resilience and demand cooling further. The A - share market is expected to be weak in the short - term, and the bond market remains on the sidelines [3] 3.2 Precious Metals - International precious metals futures generally rose on Monday, with platinum hitting the daily limit in the domestic market. There is a risk of a technical correction in gold and silver, while platinum and palladium are expected to rise. Pay attention to the US non - farm payrolls and retail data [4][5] 3.3 Copper - On Monday, Shanghai copper's main contract fluctuated at a high level. With a weak US dollar and various macro and industrial factors, copper prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term [6][7] 3.4 Aluminum - On Monday, Shanghai aluminum's main contract fell, and LME aluminum was flat. The market is waiting for the US non - farm payrolls data, and with inventory accumulation and seasonal demand slowdown, aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate at a high level [8][9] 3.5 Alumina - On Monday, the alumina futures main contract rose. Although the price has rebounded, there is a lack of continuous upward momentum, and the upward space is limited [10] 3.6 Casting Aluminum - On Monday, the casting aluminum alloy futures main contract fell. Affected by raw materials and environmental protection, both supply and demand are weakening, but with cost support, it will fluctuate at a high level [11] 3.7 Zinc - On Monday, Shanghai zinc's main contract fluctuated weakly. With the approach of the US non - farm payrolls data, the market is cautious. In the long - term, overseas supply will improve, and currently, the supply pressure is decreasing, so zinc prices will adjust in the short term [12] 3.8 Lead - On Monday, Shanghai lead's main contract fluctuated weakly. With the improvement of overseas supply in the medium - long term and the increase in inventory, the support of low inventory is weakening, but the downward space is limited [13][14] 3.9 Tin - On Monday, Shanghai tin's main contract adjusted downward. With the release of multiple economic data and the increase in Indonesian tin exports, the macro and micro support for tin prices is weakening, and it will continue to adjust at a high level [15] 3.10 Industrial Silicon - On Monday, industrial silicon rebounded at a low level. Supported by cost and market sentiment, it is expected to continue to rebound in the short term [16][17] 3.11 Steel (Rebar and Hot Rolled Coil) - On Monday, steel futures fluctuated. With weak terminal demand data, steel prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [18] 3.12 Iron Ore - On Monday, iron ore futures fluctuated weakly. With the increase in supply and weak demand, iron ore prices are expected to be under pressure [19] 3.13 Coking Coal and Coke (Double - Coking) - On Monday, double - coking futures fluctuated weakly. With weak supply - demand fundamentals, prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [20][21] 3.14 Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - On Monday, soybean and rapeseed meal contracts fluctuated. With positive South American crop prospects and concerns about US soybean exports, the domestic market will maintain a short - term pattern of near - strong and far - weak, and the main contracts will fluctuate [22][23] 3.15 Palm Oil - On Monday, palm oil contracts fell. With weak export demand and expected inventory increase, palm oil prices are expected to fluctuate in a range. Pay attention to the support at the lower limit of the previous low range [24][26] 3.16 Metal Trading Data - Provides the closing prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, and open interest of various metal futures contracts in the main domestic and international markets on December 15, 2025 [27] 3.17 Industry Data Perspective - Compares the prices, inventories, and other data of various metals on December 15, 2025, with those on December 12, 2025, including copper, nickel, zinc, lead, aluminum, alumina, tin, precious metals, steel, iron ore, coking coal, coke, lithium carbonate, industrial silicon, and soybean meal [28][31][33]

Core Viewpoint - LME copper prices increased due to a weaker dollar, while other base metals experienced declines [1] Group 1: Copper Market Performance - On December 15, LME three-month copper rose by $140.5, or 1.22%, closing at $11,655.50 per ton [2] - Last week, copper prices reached a record high of $11,952 due to supply concerns, but were later sold off amid fears of an AI bubble burst [3] - LME copper inventory decreased by 25 tons, or 0.02%, to 165,875 tons, with 39.43% of the inventory marked for delivery [3] Group 2: Other Base Metals Performance - LME three-month aluminum fell by $2.50, or 0.09%, closing at $2,866.00 [2] - LME three-month zinc decreased by $31.50, or 1.01%, closing at $3,093.50 [2] - LME three-month lead dropped by $27.00, or 1.37%, closing at $1,941.00, marking its lowest level since May [4] - LME three-month nickel declined by $241.00, or 1.65%, closing at $14,346.00 [2] - LME three-month tin fell by $390.00, or 0.94%, closing at $40,947.00 [2] Group 3: COMEX Market Insights - COMEX copper inventory reached a historical high of 450,618 short tons on December 12 [4] - The exclusion of refined copper from the 50% import tariff effective in August is under review, which may impact market dynamics [3] - The presence of a significant arbitrage window between LME and CME copper prices is expected to drive metal flows to the U.S. as traders seek profits [4]

Core Viewpoint - The copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) experienced a significant drop of over 3%, reigniting concerns over a potential burst of the artificial intelligence bubble, leading to widespread sell-offs in risk assets [1]. Group 1: Copper Market Performance - On December 12, LME three-month copper fell by $357, or 3.01%, closing at $11,515 per ton, after hitting a record high of $11,952 earlier in the day [1][2]. - The price decline followed a two-week increase, with copper down 0.9% for the week, while Comex copper plummeted 4% to $5.21 per pound [3]. Group 2: Broader Metal Market Trends - All LME metals saw declines, with three-month aluminum down $31.5 (1.09%) to $2,868.5 per ton, three-month zinc down $78.5 (2.45%) to $3,125.0 per ton, and three-month lead down $20.5 (1.03%) to $1,968.0 per ton [2][4]. - Zinc inventories increased by 1,575 tons to 61,925 tons, the highest level since August, indicating potential supply concerns [4]. Group 3: Demand and Supply Dynamics - Analysts suggest that short-term supply disruptions may keep copper prices around $11,000 per ton, but stronger demand, particularly from China, will be crucial for sustaining price increases [3]. - There are signs of price sensitivity among buyers, indicating potential risks to demand [4].

Core Viewpoint - The asset management company Edmond de Rothschild, represented by Benjamin Melman, indicates that the US dollar may face further downward risks in the coming year due to potential market concerns over US interest rates and a possible burst of the artificial intelligence bubble [1] Group 1 - The US dollar has been weakening throughout the year, particularly as the Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates [1] - The latest US dollar index (DXY) has decreased by 0.05% to 98.59, following a significant drop to a three-and-a-half-year low of 96.218 in mid-September [1]

Core Insights - The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant turmoil, negatively impacting the stock prices of companies that hold substantial amounts of Bitcoin and other tokens, leading to increased investor concerns about this rapidly growing sector in 2023 [1][4] Group 1: Market Performance - At least 15 Bitcoin treasury companies are trading significantly below their net asset value (NAV) of held cryptocurrencies, with Strategy Inc. (MSTR.US) seeing a nearly 36% drop in stock price in November [1][6] - Strategy Inc.'s stock has plummeted over 60% since its peak in July, and over 70% since reaching record highs in November last year, despite a cumulative increase of over 1300% since Michael Saylor announced the first Bitcoin purchase in August 2020 [2][3] Group 2: Investment Strategies - Strategy Inc. has relied heavily on a model of issuing stock and convertible debt to finance further Bitcoin purchases, creating a recursive leverage effect that has now become unsustainable as the cryptocurrency market's total value has evaporated by over $1 trillion in November [4][6] - The mNAV of Strategy Inc. has dropped to just above 1.1, indicating that the previous support for its stock price is no longer functioning effectively [4] Group 3: Industry Trends - The digital asset treasury (DAT) sector holds approximately 4% of all Bitcoin and 3.1% of all Ethereum, suggesting that the performance of these companies could significantly impact overall cryptocurrency prices [5] - As the DAT sector becomes saturated, new entrants are diversifying into other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana, with some companies announcing plans to accumulate Ethereum, which can also be staked for rewards [8][12] Group 4: Alternative Strategies - Smaller DAT companies are expanding their holdings to include alternative cryptocurrencies like Solana and Ripple, while some micro-companies are venturing into more volatile assets like Dogecoin to enhance profitability [12][15]