Group 1 - The expectation of interest rate cuts in the US is keeping the dollar at low levels, while domestic industrial profits for November show a significant year-on-year decline, leading to market anticipation of favorable policies in Q1 next year [1] - Basic metals experienced a notable pullback in the afternoon session after initial gains, with Shanghai aluminum leading the rise at 0.83%, followed by lead at 0.78%, copper at 0.76%, zinc at 0.54%, while tin and nickel saw declines of 0.99% and 0.86% respectively [1][2] Group 2 - In the futures market, copper closed at 98,860 with an increase of 750, or 0.76%, while aluminum rose to 22,570, up 185, or 0.83% [2] - The current spot price for copper ranges from 101,050 to 101,250, with an average of 101,150, reflecting an increase of 3,300 [3] - The outlook for copper indicates a potential price retreat due to weak demand, with expected prices between 97,000 and 99,000 [4] - Zinc prices are expected to remain volatile at high levels, with trading volumes reported at 0-250 tons in Shanghai and 0-150 tons in Tianjin [5] - Lead prices showed a slight increase, closing at 17,490 with a rise of 135, or 0.78%, but market activity remains subdued due to low demand [5] - Tin prices fell to 334,590, down 3,360, or 0.99%, with expectations of fluctuating prices between 325,000 and 355,000 [5] - Nickel prices continue to rise, influenced by ongoing developments in Indonesia, although overall trading activity remains low [5]