Group 1 - The German railway company (DB) announced a procurement plan for 200 electric buses from China, which has sparked criticism from German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, who advocates for "rational domestic protectionism" [1][2] - Klingbeil expressed his frustration over DB's decision to purchase Chinese electric buses while also procuring buses from German manufacturer MAN, emphasizing the need for a domestic focus in such orders [1][2] - DB's procurement plan includes a total of 3,300 hybrid or fully electric buses, with a total order value exceeding €1 billion, and the Chinese buses will be produced at BYD's factory in Hungary [1] Group 2 - The German railway and transport union has also criticized DB's decision, with union chairman Martin Burkert stating that the government had previously called for more "domestic patriotism," making the procurement decision seem contradictory [2] - Klingbeil acknowledged the leading position of China in the electric vehicle transition, noting that the future of transportation is undoubtedly electric, and German automakers need to catch up [3] - Recent analysis from consulting firm EY revealed that the combined EBIT of major German automakers Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz fell to approximately €1.7 billion in Q3 2025, a 76% year-on-year decline, marking the lowest level since 2009 [8]

"充满变化""令人激动"，这是芝加哥商业交易所集团（CME Group）董事总经理兼全球金属产品主管Jin Hennig对今年金属市场的概括。 尽管10月以来金价震荡加剧，但据Hennig观察，黄金期货交易市场整体表现"比以往更健康"。她根据未 平仓合约数据分析称，当市场过度波动或出现大规模获利了结时，往往会出现交易量大幅增加、未平仓 合约数量下降的情况。"但10月的情况并非如此。虽然确实存在一些获利了结的仓位调整，但同时市场 上也有大量新建仓活动在进行，说明市场参与度持续提升。" Hennig告诉记者，当前整个贵金属板块都保持着良好的交易活跃度。 与此同时，亚太地区的交易参与度也值得关注。据Hennig提供的数据，目前芝商所黄金期货日均名义成 交额约850亿美元，亚洲交易时段交易量从占全球总量的25%提高至今年的近三分之一。 黄金、白银、钴等多种金属迎来配置热潮。芝商所黄金期货今年以来的日均名义交易额约850亿美元， 而2024年为每天约600亿美元，与此同时，其他贵金属品种也备受关注。芝商所微型白银期货合约今年 以来的日均成交量为2.2万手，同比增长22%；而铂金期货合约历史成交量排名前十五的交易日，全部 ...

Core Insights - The metal market in 2023 is characterized as "full of changes" and "exciting," with significant trading activity in gold, silver, and cobalt, driven by various market dynamics [1][4]. Trading Activity - CME Group's gold futures have seen an average daily nominal trading volume of approximately $85 billion in 2023, with projections of around $60 billion per day for 2024 [1]. - The trading volume for micro silver futures has increased by 22% year-on-year, averaging 22,000 contracts per day [1]. - Overall, CME's gold futures and options trading volume has increased by 20% compared to last year, reaching record levels [2]. Retail Investor Participation - Retail investors are significantly returning to the gold market, with micro gold futures and newly launched one-ounce gold futures seeing trading volumes more than doubling [2]. - The average daily trading volume for micro gold futures exceeds 1 million contracts, while one-ounce gold futures average around 180,000 contracts [2]. Central Bank Demand - Continuous gold purchases by global central banks, including those from China, the U.S., Europe, and Japan, are driving demand for physical gold, which also positively impacts other precious metals like silver and platinum [2]. Market Health and Activity - Despite increased volatility in gold prices since October, the overall performance of the gold futures market is described as healthier than before, with new positions being established alongside some profit-taking [3]. - The participation rate in the precious metals market remains strong, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where the trading volume during Asian hours has increased from 25% to nearly one-third of the global total [3]. Cobalt Market Dynamics - The cobalt market has experienced significant fluctuations due to export restrictions from the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to a rise in cobalt prices [4]. - The demand for cobalt is driven by companies looking to lock in costs and hedge risks, with current positions in CME's cobalt products reaching approximately 20,000 contracts [4]. Risk Management Tools - The frequency of black swan events has increased the demand for risk management tools, prompting CME to introduce short-term options for gold and silver [5]. Chinese Market Participation - Chinese clients are increasingly influential in CME trading, showing a preference for regulated trading environments and contributing significantly to global demand, particularly in copper, where they account for over 40% of global consumption [6]. - The ongoing transition to carbon neutrality is expected to sustain long-term demand for both industrial and precious metals, with a focus on infrastructure and energy storage needs [6]. - The recycling of metals is anticipated to gain momentum, with China making notable progress in enhancing resource utilization efficiency through large-scale recycling initiatives [6].

"充满变化""令人激动"，这是芝加哥商业交易所集团(CME Group)董事总经理兼全球金属产品主管Jin Hennig对今年金属市场的概括。 黄金、白银、钴等多种金属迎来配置热潮。芝商所黄金期货今年以来的日均名义交易额约850亿美元， 而2024年为每天约600亿美元，与此同时，其他贵金属品种也备受关注。芝商所微型白银期货合约今年 以来的日均成交量为2.2万手，同比增长22%；而铂金期货合约历史成交量排名前十五的交易日，全部 出现在今年的5月、6月和9月。 Hennig近日接受中国证券报记者专访时表示，今年以来贸易紧张局势、关税问题等挑战此起彼伏，但碳 中和转型背景下，能源结构调整带来的基础设施、储能需求，使金属市场长期前景总体依然积极。 ● 本报记者葛瑶 散户重回黄金市场 从整体来看，芝商所今年的黄金期货和期权交易数据再创新高，在去年已达到创纪录水平的基础上,今 年整体交易量增加了20%。 交易量激增的背后，最引人注目的现象是散户投资者正在大规模重返黄金市场。"从芝商所的合约交易 数据来看，面向散户的微型黄金期货合约(10盎司)和今年1月新推出的一盎司黄金期货合约，交易量均 增长了一倍以上。"Hennig ...

"充满变化""令人激动"，这是芝加哥商业交易所集团（CME Group）董事总经理兼全球金属产品主管Jin Hennig对今年金属市场的概括。 黄金、白银、钴等多种金属迎来配置热潮。芝商所黄金期货今年以来的日均名义交易额约850亿美元， 而2024年为每天约600亿美元，与此同时，其他贵金属品种也备受关注。芝商所微型白银期货合约今年 以来的日均成交量为2.2万手，同比增长22%；而铂金期货合约历史成交量排名前十五的交易日，全部 出现在今年的5月、6月和9月。 ● 本报记者 葛瑶 除黄金外，白银作为既是贵金属又是工业金属的特殊品种，同样表现亮眼。"白银往往跟随黄金上涨， 但节奏略有滞后。"Hennig称，从10月初开始，印度不断增加对白银实物的购进。此外，金价偏高令部 分投资者转向白银，这一行为进一步推升了价格。 钴市场今年也经历显著波动。受刚果（金）出口限制影响，钴价大幅上行。芝商所当前钴产品组合的持 仓量升至约2万手。Hennig告诉记者，企业为锁定成本、对冲风险，提前建仓的需求明显增强。 Hennig近日接受中国证券报记者专访时表示，今年以来贸易紧张局势、关税问题等挑战此起彼伏，但碳 中和转型背景下，能源 ...

穆希雅介绍道，相关调查显示，超过2/3的德国汽车行业受访者计划持续增加在华投资，尤其是在研 发、生产和销售等领域；1/3的受访企业将扩大在华产能，长期来看，80％的企业计划维持或扩大在华 生产规模。多数德国企业秉持"在中国，为中国"的策略，也有部分企业仍继续将中国视为出口基地。 对于产能布局问题，穆希雅解释道，德国车企扩大在华产能是为了适应中国市场激烈的竞争环境，基于 在中国积累的市场经验，更好地践行"在中国，为中国"的策略，通过投资研发和生产更适配中国市场的 产品，实现快速转型。产品方面，德国整车企业和零部件供应商在中国市场上非常注重本土化，无论是 从数字化还是产品设计方面来看都是如此。与此同时，她还提到，中国车企也在积极拓展海外市场，逐 渐积累在欧洲市场的经验，尝试"在欧洲，为欧洲"的发展路径。 市场需求方面，穆希雅强调，中国和欧洲市场的消费者需求存在差异且不断变化。中国消费者更看重车 辆空间和数字化功能，欧洲消费者则侧重于安全性和性能，但随着市场和技术的发展，消费者的需求将 逐渐趋近。她认为，如果车企想在不同的市场上取得成功，就必须灵活适应不同市场的独特需求，在经 销商、售后、营销、产品等方面因地制宜。 ...