Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The Fed chairperson selection may be announced soon, which will determine market expectations for next year's interest rate cuts. Tight liquidity in the US at the end of the year is negative for gold, which is expected to oscillate at a high level in the medium term [2]. - The Fed's December meeting minutes suggest a possible pause in rate - cuts, but the easing cycle continues. The market expects a pause in January, so silver may reach a phased top and over - optimism should be avoided [2]. - Macro - policies will maintain a "double - loose" tone in 2026, which boosts market sentiment and supports steel prices. However, the steel market is in a weak balance, and short - term steel prices may oscillate narrowly [4]. - Iron ore supply is relatively stable, and demand is gradually stabilizing. With port inventories accumulating and strong upstream - downstream gaming, iron ore prices are expected to oscillate in the short term [4]. - The manganese - silicon market has a loose supply - demand pattern, with upstream inventory pressure capping prices. In the medium term, prices will oscillate around cost [5]. - The overall supply of pigs is abundant, and short - term pig prices will continue to rebound and adjust [5]. - Malaysian palm oil exports to the US are strong. Market expectations of reduced production and import profit inversion support palm oil prices, which are expected to oscillate strongly in the short term [6]. - The spot price of soybean meal has a clear bottom support, while the main contract is suppressed by supply - demand expectations. The 05 contract may oscillate strongly in the short term [7]. - Copper prices are expected to maintain a high - level oscillation as they seek a new balance between "real - world pressure" and "long - term narratives" [8]. - Oil prices are affected by supply - demand and geopolitical factors and should be treated with an oscillatory view [9]. - PTA supply has not fully recovered, and there is no inventory - building pressure in January. A long - position strategy at low levels is recommended [9]. - Natural rubber prices are expected to be long - biased at low levels in the short term, considering factors such as production and demand [11]. - Long - term government bonds should be viewed with an oscillatory mindset, and attention should be paid to monetary policy and the relationship between the stock and bond markets [11]. - Methanol supply and demand remain weak, and prices are expected to oscillate in the short term [12]. - The domestic soda ash market is weakly stable and oscillatory, with prices expected to oscillate in the short term [13]. - PVC prices are expected to oscillate slightly downward in the short term due to factors such as supply, demand, and cost [14]. 3. Summary by Product Precious Metals - **Gold**: Fed chairperson news and year - end liquidity affect it. It is expected to oscillate at a high level in the medium term [2]. - **Silver**: Fed meeting minutes suggest a possible pause in rate - cuts. It may reach a phased top, and over - optimism should be avoided [2]. Metals - **Steel**: Macro - policies support prices, but the market is in a weak balance, and short - term prices will oscillate narrowly [4]. - **Iron Ore**: Supply is stable, demand is stabilizing, and prices will oscillate in the short term [4]. - **Manganese - Silicon**: Supply - demand is loose, and prices will oscillate around cost in the medium term [5]. - **Copper**: Prices will maintain a high - level oscillation as they balance short - term and long - term factors [8]. Agricultural Products - **Pigs**: Overall supply is abundant, and short - term prices will rebound and adjust [5]. - **Palm Oil**: Exports to the US are strong, and prices will oscillate strongly in the short term [6]. - **Soybean Meal**: Spot has bottom support, and the 05 contract may oscillate strongly in the short term [7]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Affected by supply - demand and geopolitics, prices should be treated with an oscillatory view [9]. - **PTA**: Supply has not fully recovered, and a long - position strategy at low levels is recommended [9]. - **Natural Rubber**: Prices are expected to be long - biased at low levels in the short term [11]. - **Methanol**: Supply and demand are weak, and prices will oscillate in the short term [12]. - **Soda Ash**: The market is weakly stable and oscillatory, with short - term price oscillation expected [13]. - **PVC**: Prices will oscillate slightly downward in the short term due to supply, demand, and cost factors [14]. Bonds - **Long - term Government Bonds**: An oscillatory mindset is recommended, and attention should be paid to monetary policy and market relationships [11].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strengthening performance of the US economy, driven by robust private consumption and investment, alongside a significant trade surplus supported by exports [2][3]. Economic Performance - The US GDP annualized growth rate for Q3 is projected to reach 3.5%, with private consumption growing at 2.3% and private investment (excluding inventory) at 2.6%. Exports are expected to surge by 8.0% [2]. - Consumption of goods and services is expanding steadily, with goods consumption at 3.3% and services at 1.8%. Investment in technology-driven intellectual property and equipment is notably high, at 5.5% and 11.7% respectively, while real estate and construction investments are declining [2]. Employment and Fiscal Policy - The employment situation is stabilizing, with initial jobless claims decreasing to 229,000, remaining below seasonal levels. Continuing claims are stable within a range of 1.93 to 1.98 million [2]. - Fiscal policy remains accommodative, with an average deficit of $58.7 billion over recent weeks, similar to the previous year's levels. The "Big and Beautiful Act" is expected to show expansionary effects in Q4, indicating a shift to an expansionary fiscal period [2]. Monetary Policy - The monetary policy is shifting towards a more accommodative stance, contributing to lower financing costs. Corporate bond yields have decreased, with 3-year yields at 3.90%, 5-year at 4.02%, and 10-year at 4.47%. The 30-year mortgage rate has also dropped to 6.54% [3]. - The expectation is that interest rate cuts will occur around 3.5%, which is higher than market expectations, with a potential shift to a stable policy by early next year [3]. Market Reactions - The market is influenced by expectations of interest rate cuts, with US Treasury yields declining and the dollar fluctuating at lower levels. The Chinese yuan has appreciated significantly, and gold prices have rebounded [5]. - The US stock market has seen slight increases, with strong corporate earnings supporting valuations despite high current levels. Future upward movement is anticipated to be driven more by earnings growth than by valuation increases [5][6]. Chinese Economic Outlook - China's external demand remains resilient, with container throughput and cargo volume showing year-on-year growth. However, internal demand is mixed, with strong automotive retail sales contrasted by a sluggish real estate market [9]. - Manufacturing PMI has slightly improved but remains in contraction territory, indicating ongoing economic challenges. The real estate market continues to face downward pressure, while automotive sales show robust growth [9][10]. Fiscal and Policy Measures - Fiscal conditions are improving, but challenges remain due to slowing economic growth. Government bond issuance is expected to be lower than last year, but increased fiscal deposits may support future spending [11]. - Policies aimed at reducing irrational competition are being implemented, although challenges in enforcement and compliance persist [12]. Investment Strategy - The domestic market sentiment remains high, with a recommendation to maintain a balanced allocation between dividend stocks for stability and growth stocks for aggressive positioning [15]. - The A-share market is expected to continue its upward trend, supported by favorable liquidity conditions and strong corporate earnings, despite potential regulatory scrutiny [14].