Group 1 - The article highlights a significant shift in the global copper supply, with estimates indicating a transition from a surplus of 105,000 tons to a shortage of 55,000 tons due to various mining disruptions [2] - Major copper mines, including Kamoa-Kakula and El Teniente, faced operational halts due to seismic activities, while the Grasberg mine in Indonesia experienced a landslide, exacerbating supply issues [2] - As a result of the reduced supply, copper prices have surged, with LME copper prices increasing by over 20% year-to-date, approaching historical highs [2] Group 2 - The article discusses the performance of the non-ferrous metal ETF (516650), which tracks various metals including gold, copper, aluminum, and lithium, achieving a year-to-date increase of 73.85% [3] - The historical context of the 1970s is referenced to explain the current surge in metal prices, drawing parallels between past inflationary pressures and today's economic environment [6] - The article notes that during the 1970s, significant geopolitical events led to supply crises, resulting in dramatic price increases for various commodities, including copper, which rose by 68% during that period [8][9] Group 3 - The article emphasizes that the current price increases in metals are primarily driven by supply-side crises rather than explosive demand growth, with the ongoing U.S. debt crisis and dollar depreciation acting as catalysts [10][12] - The discussion includes the impact of U.S. government debt, which has escalated from $23.7 trillion in early 2020 to $38 trillion, raising concerns about the stability of the dollar and increasing interest in commodity holdings [12] - The article also highlights the significant rise in cobalt prices, which surged by 155.35% due to export restrictions from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest cobalt producer [13] Group 4 - The article concludes that the current environment of liquidity expansion in the U.S. suggests that commodities will serve as a hedge against currency devaluation, similar to the dynamics observed in the 1970s [15] - It suggests that the ongoing supply-demand mismatch in resource commodities, particularly gold, is likely to persist until a global order reconstruction is fully realized [16] - The article points out that the rising prices of commodities will benefit related listed companies, with the gold stock ETF (159562) reporting a revenue increase of 3.28% and a net profit growth of 33.84% in the first half of the year [19]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the recent military actions by Israel against Iran, which have triggered significant market reactions, including a surge in gold and oil prices [1][5][3] - Following the military actions, gold prices rose above $3410 per ounce, reflecting a strong market response to the heightened geopolitical risks [1][5] - The ongoing instability in the Middle East has led to increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold, as evidenced by the three-day consecutive rise in gold prices following the recent conflicts [5][8] Group 2 - Historical context indicates that geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, have previously led to a rise in gold prices due to concerns over the dollar's status as a "weaponized" currency [6][12] - The articles outline two significant phases of gold price increases linked to geopolitical tensions: the first phase during the Israel-Palestine conflict in October 2023 and the second phase anticipated in April 2024 [8][20] - The analysis suggests that the current gold price trends are influenced not only by geopolitical risks but also by broader factors such as U.S. dollar credibility, U.S. debt crises, and military and technological dominance [8][12][20] Group 3 - A new index, the Gold Implied Order Reconstruction Index (GIORI), has been introduced to quantify the hidden risks associated with the ongoing global order restructuring, which is believed to significantly impact gold pricing [16][20] - The GIORI index has shown a rapid increase since March 2021, indicating a prolonged period of rising gold prices, with projections suggesting it may reach a peak by April 2025 [19][20] - Current geopolitical complexities are compared to the 1970s, suggesting that if gold prices surpass historical resistance levels, they could enter a new phase of significant upward movement [20]