Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Buy and Hold [2] - Silver: Long - term Hold [2] - Copper: Long - term Hold [2] - Zinc: Rebound Under Pressure [2] - Lead: Rebound Under Pressure [2] - Tin: Under Pressure [2] - Aluminum: Rebound [2] - Nickel: Rebound [2] - Industrial Silicon: Rebound [2] - Polysilicon: Bullish [2] - Lithium Carbonate: Cautiously Bullish [2] Core Views - The overall investment opportunities and risks in the non - ferrous metals and new energy metals sectors are affected by multiple factors such as geopolitical situations, macro - policies, and supply - demand relationships. For example, gold has strong short - and long - term investment value due to risk - aversion sentiment and long - term support factors; while zinc is expected to have limited upside potential in the short - term and is a bearish configuration in the medium - to - long - term due to supply increase and demand decrease [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Gold and Silver - **Market Review**: G2 relations stagnated, the US government remained shut down, and the Russia - Ukraine issue showed a negative turn, leading to a strong rally in gold and silver prices [3]. - **Basic Logic**: Although investors worry about gold being overbought and potential rebounds in interest rates and the dollar, the overall gold holdings are still at a low level. Long - term factors such as global monetary easing, the decline of the US dollar's credit, and geopolitical restructuring support the long - term bullish trend of gold. For silver, there is a risk of short - squeeze in the short - term due to low inventory, and long - term demand is driven by global policies [4][2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: For gold, maintain a long - position thinking in both the short and long terms. For silver, pay close attention to macro - sentiment and market rhythm, and consider layout on pullbacks. Long - term positions should be held continuously [5]. Copper - **Market Review**: Shanghai copper consolidated in a short - term high - level range, oscillating around 85,000 yuan/ton [7]. - **Industrial Logic**: Freeport - McMoRan plans to change the copper concentrate pricing benchmark, and SMM expects a decline in electrolytic copper production in October. High copper prices have led to a wait - and - see attitude among downstream buyers. However, the demand for green copper in industries such as photovoltaic and new - energy vehicles remains strong [7]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold existing long positions in copper with trailing stop - loss protection. In the medium - to - long - term, be bullish on copper. Short - term, focus on the range of 83,500 - 88,500 yuan/ton for Shanghai copper and 10,000 - 11,000 US dollars/ton for LME copper [8]. Zinc - **Market Review**: Zinc stopped falling and rebounded slightly [11]. - **Industrial Logic**: The International Lead and Zinc Study Group predicts an increase in the global refined zinc supply surplus in 2025 and 2026. Domestic zinc concentrate supply is abundant, and zinc ingot production is expected to increase in October. Weak real estate and infrastructure have dragged down galvanized zinc demand. Overseas LME zinc inventory has a soft - squeeze risk, and domestic social inventory has slightly decreased [11]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the short - term, although zinc has rebounded due to improved macro and sector sentiment and inventory reduction, the upside space is limited. Consider selling hedging at high levels. In the medium - to - long - term, zinc is a bearish configuration in the sector. Focus on the range of 21,800 - 22,400 yuan/ton for Shanghai zinc and 2,900 - 3,000 US dollars/ton for LME zinc [12]. Aluminum - **Market Review**: Aluminum prices rebounded, while alumina continued to be weak [14]. - **Industrial Logic**: There is still an expectation of interest - rate cuts overseas. In October, China's electrolytic aluminum production capacity was high, and inventory increased during the holiday. The downstream processing enterprise's operating rate increased slightly. For alumina, the rainy season in Guinea may affect arrivals, and the market is in an oversupply situation [15]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the short - term, consider buying Shanghai aluminum on dips, paying attention to the operating rate changes of downstream processing enterprises. The main operating range is 20,500 - 21,500 yuan/ton [16]. Nickel - **Market Review**: Nickel prices stabilized slightly, and stainless steel rebounded slightly [18]. - **Industrial Logic**: Overseas, the supply disruption of nickel ore from Indonesia has weakened, and domestic pure nickel inventory has increased significantly. The downstream stainless steel consumption peak season is uncertain, with increased inventory and production [19]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Temporarily adopt a wait - and - see approach for nickel and stainless steel, paying attention to the improvement of downstream consumption. The main operating range for nickel is 120,000 - 123,000 yuan/ton [20]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract LC2511 opened low and closed high, with a gain of over 2% throughout the day [22]. - **Industrial Logic**: In September, the shipment of lithium carbonate from Chile to China decreased. In October, the supply - demand was in a tight balance, with domestic supply and production increasing. Overseas lithium ore supply is expected to increase in November. Lithium battery and cathode production increased in October, and social inventory is expected to continue to decline, supporting the price of lithium carbonate [23]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold long positions in contract 2601 within the range of 74,300 - 76,000 yuan/ton [24].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Buy and hold [1] - Silver: Hold for the long - term [1] - Copper: Hold for the long - term [1] - Zinc: Bearish [1] - Lead: Bearish on rebound [1] - Tin: Bearish on rebound [1] - Aluminum: Bearish on rebound [1] - Nickel: Weak [1] - Industrial Silicon: Bullish on rebound [1] - Polysilicon: Bullish [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Wide - range oscillation [1] Core Viewpoints - Gold and silver prices are rising due to unresolved international issues such as G2 relations, US government shutdown, and uncertain situations in Japan and France. Long - term, gold may continue its bull run benefiting from global monetary easing, weakening dollar credit, and geopolitical restructuring [1][2][3] - Copper is expected to be in high demand in the long - term due to copper concentrate shortages and the booming green copper demand, although short - term, downstream is hesitant due to high prices [1][6][7] - Zinc supply is increasing while demand is decreasing, with domestic demand in the peak season being weak [1][9][10] - Aluminum price rebounds are under pressure, waiting for demand support [1][12][13] - Nickel price is weak due to sufficient supply and uncertain downstream consumption [1][16][17] - Lithium carbonate supply and demand are both increasing, with prices in a wide - range oscillation [1][21][22] Summaries by Related Catalogs Gold and Silver Market Review - Gold prices are strong due to no progress in G2 relations, US government shutdown, and uncertain situations in Japan and France [2] Basic Logic - Sino - US relations have no progress, with the US adding more Chinese entities to the export control list and implementing 301 measures. Fed official Milan calls for interest rate cuts. Long - term, gold benefits from global monetary easing, weakening dollar credit, and geopolitical restructuring [3] Strategy Recommendation - For domestic gold, maintain a long - position mindset both in the short and long term as the 935 support is obvious. For silver, there is support at 11500. Pay close attention to macro - sentiment, market rhythm, US fiscal trends, and Fed policy signals, and consider going long on pullbacks [4] Copper Market Review - Shanghai copper is consolidating in a high - level range, oscillating around 85,000 [6] Industry Logic - Global copper concentrate supply is tight. The copper smelting industry is undergoing changes, with expected production contraction in the fourth quarter. Downstream is hesitant due to high prices, but green copper demand remains resilient [6] Strategy Recommendation - Hold existing long positions and set trailing stops. Long - term, be bullish on copper. Short - term, focus on the range of 83,500 - 88,500 yuan/ton for Shanghai copper and 10,000 - 11,000 dollars/ton for London copper [7] Zinc Market Review - Zinc price is under pressure and its fluctuations are narrowing [9] Industry Logic - Global refined zinc supply is expected to be in surplus. Domestic zinc concentrate supply is abundant, but demand from real estate and infrastructure is weak. Overseas inventory squeeze risk persists, and domestic inventory is increasing [9] Strategy Recommendation - Hold existing short positions and consider selling hedging on rallies. Long - term, zinc is a short - side allocation. Focus on the range of 21,800 - 22,400 yuan/ton for Shanghai zinc and 2,900 - 3,000 dollars/ton for London zinc [10] Aluminum Market Review - Aluminum price rebounds are under pressure, and alumina continues its weak trend [12] Industry Logic - There is still an expectation of interest rate cuts overseas. Domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity is high, and inventory is increasing. Alumina market is in surplus in the short term [13] Strategy Recommendation - Consider going long on dips in the short term for Shanghai aluminum, and pay attention to the operating rate changes of downstream processing enterprises. The main operating range is 20,500 - 21,500 [14] Nickel Market Review - Nickel price is under pressure, and stainless steel continues its weak trend [16] Industry Logic - Overseas nickel ore supply disturbances are weakening, and domestic pure nickel inventory is accumulating. Downstream stainless steel consumption in the peak season is uncertain [17] Strategy Recommendation - Temporarily adopt a wait - and - see approach, and pay attention to the improvement of downstream consumption. The main operating range for nickel is 120,000 - 123,000 [18] Lithium Carbonate Market Review - The main contract LC2511 rises and then falls, closing slightly lower [20] Industry Logic - In October, the supply - demand balance is tight. Domestic supply and production are increasing, and overseas lithium ore supply is expected to increase in November. Lithium battery and cathode production are growing, and social inventory is expected to decline [21] Strategy Recommendation - Adopt a wait - and - see approach and focus on the range of 72,600 - 73,800 for LC2601 [22]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Buy and hold (★★★) [1] - Silver: Stabilize and go long (★★★) [1] - Copper: Long - term hold (★★) [1] - Zinc: Short - term rebound with limited upside, long - term sell on rallies (★) [1] - Lead: Under pressure (★) [1] - Tin: Under pressure (★) [1] - Aluminum: Rebound (★★) [1] - Nickel: Under pressure (★) [1] - Industrial Silicon: Rebound (★) [1] - Polysilicon: Pullback (★) [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Wide - range oscillation (★) [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - Geopolitical tensions such as unstable G2 relations, chaotic situations in Japan and France, and the ongoing Russia - Ukraine conflict lead to a resurgence of short - term risk - aversion sentiment, making gold and silver good investment choices both in the short and long term [1][3] - Copper is expected to perform well in the long run due to factors like copper concentrate shortages and the explosion of green copper demand, despite short - term market fluctuations [1][7] - Zinc supply is increasing while demand is decreasing, so it is a short - side configuration in the long term, with limited short - term upside [1][10] - Aluminum prices are expected to rebound in the short term, although facing inventory pressure [1][14] - Nickel prices are under pressure due to sufficient supply and inventory accumulation [1][18] - Lithium carbonate fundamentals are in a tight balance, and it is recommended to wait and see [1][22] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Gold and Silver - **Market Review**: Geopolitical chaos causes risk - aversion sentiment to heat up, leading to a sharp rise in gold and silver prices [2] - **Basic Logic**: Unresolved Sino - US relations, political instability in Japan and France, long - term positive factors for gold such as global monetary easing and dollar credit decline, and a continuous supply shortage of silver [3] - **Strategy Recommendation**: For gold, maintain a long - position thinking in both the short and long term; for silver, pay attention to macro - sentiment and market rhythm, and consider long - term holding [4] Copper - **Market Review**: Shanghai copper gaps up and rises, and London copper rises by over 4% [6] - **Industrial Logic**: Supply concerns intensify due to mine accidents and production slowdowns. Production is expected to decline, and downstream demand is strong in green industries [6] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Use trailing stops for short - term long positions. Be optimistic about copper in the long run and focus on specific price ranges [7] Zinc - **Market Review**: Zinc prices fall under pressure, and London zinc fluctuates around the 3000 mark [9] - **Industrial Logic**: Domestic zinc concentrate supply is abundant, but demand is weak. There is a risk of a soft squeeze on London zinc inventory [9] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Short - term rebound with limited upside. Sell - hedge and go short on rallies in the long term, and focus on specific price ranges [10] Aluminum - **Market Review**: Aluminum prices rebound under pressure, and alumina continues to be weak [12] - **Industrial Logic**: There is an inventory build - up in electrolytic aluminum, and the alumina market is in an oversupply situation [13] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips in the short term, pay attention to downstream processing enterprise operations, and focus on specific price ranges [14] Nickel - **Market Review**: Nickel prices fall under pressure, and stainless steel shows a weak trend [16] - **Industrial Logic**: Nickel supply is sufficient, and stainless steel demand is uncertain during the peak season [17] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait and see, pay attention to downstream consumption improvement, and focus on specific price ranges [18] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract LC2511 opens slightly lower and fluctuates at a low level throughout the day [20] - **Industrial Logic**: Supply and demand are both increasing. Domestic production hits a new high, and demand remains firm. Social inventory may continue to decline [21] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait and see, and focus on the price range of 2601 [22]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2025, the copper pricing logic shifted from "dominated by Chinese demand" to a ternary structure of "capital pricing + resource politics + supply chain control", with the financial attribute of copper significantly enhanced. The copper price showed a trend of "first decline, then rise, and then fluctuate", and the fluctuation range increased significantly [3]. - The deepening of the Sino - US game reshaped the global copper resource flow, pricing mechanism, and trade pattern. The copper price center will be systematically raised due to the re - evaluation of strategic value, and the fluctuation will intensify due to the fierce game [3]. - In the fourth quarter, the copper market faces three key points: the path after the Fed's hawkish interest rate cut and the speculation of a US economic recession; the variables in the Sino - US game, especially whether the Sino - US tariff negotiation in November will be postponed again; and the re - balance of global copper supply and demand and the inflection point of global copper visible inventory destocking [3]. - In the short term, it is recommended to hold copper speculative long orders, set trailing stops, and be cautious about chasing high prices, mainly trying long on dips. Industrial customers should flexibly adjust the hedging ratio, lock in reasonable profits, and strictly manage positions. In the long term, copper is favored due to its status as an important strategic resource and a substitute for precious metals, as well as the tight supply of copper concentrates and the booming demand for green copper [4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Chapter 1: Review of the First Three - Quarter Market - In early January, due to Trump's weaker - than - expected tariff policy on China and the increasing expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut, Shanghai copper started to rebound from the bottom, breaking through the 76,000 - yuan mark [6]. - In February, the lower - than - expected copper inventory accumulation during the Spring Festival and increased overseas mine - end disturbances pushed Shanghai copper to break through the 77,000 - yuan mark [6]. - In March, Trump's escalating threat of imposing import tariffs on copper led to a rapid widening of the price difference between COMEX and LME copper, and Shanghai copper broke through the 80,000 - yuan psychological barrier [6]. - In April, after the implementation of the global tariff war and the exemption of copper tariffs, there was a sharp reversal in expectations, causing copper prices to plummet. Subsequently, with the easing of Sino - US relations, copper prices oscillated and recovered [7]. - In June, due to the reignition of the Middle East conflict and the continuous decline of LME copper inventory, copper prices increased against the seasonal trend [7]. - In July and August, Trump's repeated tariff policies on copper led to significant fluctuations in copper prices. In September, with the Fed's interest rate cut and the supply shortage expectation of copper concentrates, copper prices reached new highs for the year [8]. Chapter 2: Macroeconomic Analysis 2.1 US Reciprocal Tariff Era and Global Economic Slowdown - In the US reciprocal tariff era, Trump's unpredictable policies disrupted market confidence in the US and global economies, leading to a surge in market risk - aversion sentiment. WTO predicted a decline in global goods trade volume, and IMF predicted a slowdown in global economic GDP growth [11]. - Global major economies' inflation situations were differentiated, and central banks' monetary policies shifted from tightening to easing. Geopolitical risks increased significantly, and military use of copper might increase due to the global arms race [14][19]. 2.2 Trump's Copper Tariff (TACO) and Increased Policy Uncertainty - Trump listed copper as a "national security vital resource", and his copper tariff policies had a profound impact on the global copper market. If the 25% copper import tariff policy were implemented, it would distort the global copper trade supply path [21][22]. - The price difference between COMEX and LME copper increased significantly, stimulating cross - market arbitrage. Although the tariff on refined copper was unexpectedly exempted, Trump's tariff policies accelerated the regionalization of the copper supply chain and increased capital risk - aversion sentiment [23][33]. 2.3 US Employment Pressure and Attention to the Fed's Interest Rate Cut in October - US employment data was weak, and inflation showed signs of rising. The Fed cut interest rates in September, and the market expected further interest rate cuts in October and December. The impact of the Fed's monetary policy on copper was greater than that of the domestic central bank's policy [36][42][46]. 2.4 Economic Cycle Reincarnation and Copper at the Eve of a Historic Demand Boom - Globally, the economy was at the end of the sixth Kondratieff cycle and the fifth Juglar cycle. Copper, as an important raw material, was on the verge of a historic demand boom [47]. - Domestically, although there were signs of economic recovery, there were still drag factors such as the real - estate slump. Copper was sensitive to interest rates, exchange rates, and domestic and foreign monetary policies [50]. Chapter 3: Supply Analysis 3.1 Grasberg Mine Shutdown in Indonesia Aggravates the Copper Ore Supply - Demand Gap - Global copper ore supply faced challenges such as long - term insufficient capital expenditure, falling ore grades, and increased mining difficulties. The shutdown of major mines such as Grasberg in Indonesia and political protests at some mines led to a reduction in global copper ore supply [52][55]. 3.2 Deep Inversion of Smelter Processing Fees and Industry Calls for Anti - Involution - Global copper smelting capacity utilization remained high, but copper concentrate supply was short. Smelter processing fees were deeply inverted, and the industry called for anti - involution. The government issued relevant policies to support the development of the copper industry [59][60][64]. 3.3 High Refined Copper Output and Continued Pressure on Imports - In 2025, global smelting capacity was released at a high level, and domestic refined copper output reached a record high. However, due to factors such as high premiums of US and LME copper and the closure of the import window, domestic refined copper imports were weak, and exports increased [67]. 3.4 High Global Visible Inventory and Tight Non - US Inventory - Global copper visible inventory was at a historically high level, mainly concentrated in US COMEX warehouses, while non - US inventory was tight. High copper prices had an inhibitory effect on demand, and attention should be paid to the subsequent inventory inflection point [72][77]. Chapter 4: Demand Analysis 4.1 The Fourth Industrial Revolution Triggers a Surge in Electricity Demand, and Green Copper Demand Shines - The fourth industrial revolution, including the development of new energy and AI, led to a significant increase in electricity demand, which in turn stimulated copper demand. China's power investment maintained resilience, and overseas power markets were also booming [78][79][80]. 4.2 Real Estate in a Difficult Bottom - Grinding Phase and Low Market Confidence - The real - estate market was in a downturn, with falling prices, weak sales, and a large inventory of unsold properties. This had a negative impact on overall copper demand [86][88]. 4.3 The Impact of the Trade - in Policy and the Withdrawal of National Subsidies on the Home Appliance Industry - The home appliance industry's demand for copper maintained resilience, but with the withdrawal of national subsidies and reduced overseas replenishment demand, the industry's performance was expected to be high in the first half and low in the second half of the year [91][92]. 4.4 High - Growth of New Energy Vehicles and Booming Green Copper Demand - New energy vehicles had a high copper consumption rate, and global new energy vehicle copper consumption was expected to increase significantly in 2025, becoming an important incremental factor in copper demand [94][95]. 4.5 The Return of Speculative Forces and the Repetition of the 2024 Copper Price Rally - Speculative forces in the copper market became active again, and overseas speculative funds' actions had an impact on copper prices. China needed to enhance its position as a copper pricing center [98][104]. 4.6 Forecast of the 2025 Refined Copper Supply - Demand Balance Sheet - Overall, the supply of overseas copper concentrates was tight, while domestic smelting capacity was operating at a high level. The supply - demand of refined copper shifted from a tight balance to a slight shortage, both domestically and globally [105].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Gold: Long - term holding (★★) [1] - Silver: Callback to go long (★★) [1] - Copper: Long - term holding (★★) [1] - Zinc: Rebound (★), with a view of selling on rallies in the medium - long term [1] - Lead: Rebound under pressure (★) [1] - Tin: Rise and then fall (★) [1] - Aluminum: Rise and then fall (★) [1] - Nickel: Rebound under pressure (★) [1] - Industrial silicon: Rebound (★) [1] - Polysilicon: Cautiously bullish (★) [1] - Lithium carbonate: Cautiously bullish (★) [1] Core Views - For precious metals, the geopolitical situation and central bank gold - buying support long - term prices, but short - term adjustments occur due to events like the cease - fire in the Middle East [1][3] - For base metals, supply - demand imbalances lead to different price trends. For example, copper is long - term bullish due to supply shortages and strong demand, while zinc is a bearish configuration in the medium - long term due to increasing supply and weakening demand [1][7][11] - For new energy metals like lithium carbonate, policy expectations and demand support prices, but attention should be paid to supply - side factors such as mine复产 [1][23] Summary by Variety Gold - **Market situation**: After the cease - fire in the Gaza Strip, the safe - haven sentiment partially withdrew, and gold adjusted from its high level [2] - **Logic**: Factors such as the US government shutdown, political uncertainties in France and Japan, and central bank gold - buying support the long - term rise of gold prices. The cease - fire in the Middle East causes short - term adjustments [3] - **Strategy**: Long - term positions should be held. Short - term investors can buy on dips. Domestic gold may test the 900 support level [1][4] Silver - **Market situation**: It fluctuates greatly following gold, with a significant drop after reaching a high [1] - **Logic**: Global policy stimulus leads to strong demand and an obvious supply - demand gap, supporting long - term prices. Gold price fluctuations impact the silver market [1] - **Strategy**: Short - term investors can try to go long, and long - term investors should hold [1] Copper - **Market situation**: Shanghai copper reached the 88,000 - yuan mark and then quickly fell back, while LME copper was close to its historical high [7] - **Logic**: Supply shortages due to mine accidents and production cuts, along with strong demand from emerging industries, drive up prices. However, high prices suppress short - term demand [7] - **Strategy**: Hold existing long positions with trailing stops. New long positions should wait for a pull - back to stabilize. Long - term bullish. Shanghai copper focus range is [84,500, 88,500] yuan/ton, and LME copper is [10,000, 11,000] dollars/ton [1][8] Zinc - **Market situation**: Zinc prices rose overnight and then fell back, with LME zinc back above the 3,000 - dollar mark. The domestic and overseas trends are divergent, with the domestic market being weaker [11] - **Logic**: Domestic supply is relatively loose, while overseas inventories are low. Demand from real estate and infrastructure is weak, but export may increase [11] - **Strategy**: In the short term, the upside space of Shanghai zinc is limited. Sell - hedging can be arranged on rallies. In the medium - long term, it is a bearish configuration. Shanghai zinc focus range is [22,000, 22,600] yuan/ton, and LME zinc is [2,900, 3,100] dollars/ton [12] Aluminum - **Market situation**: Aluminum prices rose and then fell, while alumina continued to be weak [14] - **Logic**: There is an expectation of interest - rate cuts overseas. The domestic aluminum inventory increased during the holiday, and the alumina market is in an oversupply situation [15] - **Strategy**: In the short term, take profit and wait and see. Pay attention to the changes in the downstream processing enterprises'开工 rate. The main operating range of Shanghai aluminum is [20,600 - 21,500] [16] Nickel - **Market situation**: Nickel prices rebounded under pressure, and stainless steel prices slightly declined [18] - **Logic**: The supply of nickel ore is relatively sufficient, and the domestic pure nickel inventory increased slightly. The downstream consumption season is uncertain, and the inventory of stainless steel increased [19] - **Strategy**: Temporarily wait and see. Pay attention to the improvement of downstream consumption. The main operating range of nickel is [121,000 - 125,000] [20] Lithium Carbonate - **Market situation**: The main contract LC2511 rose and then fell back, with the late - session gain narrowing [22] - **Logic**: Policy requirements and export controls impact the market. The production of lithium carbonate is at a high level, and the demand from the battery industry is relatively stable, which supports the price [23] - **Strategy**: Try to go long on dips in the range of [72,800 - 74,500] [24]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Cautiously long [1] - Silver: Stabilize and test long [1] - Copper: Buy on dips [1] - Zinc: Sell on rallies [1] - Lead: Resistance on rallies [1] - Tin: Resistance on rallies [1] - Aluminum: Under pressure [1] - Nickel: Under pressure [1] - Industrial Silicon: Cautiously bearish [1] - Polysilicon: Cautiously bearish [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Cautiously long [1] 2. Core Views - The weak US data has increased the expectation of interest rate cuts and the risk of stagflation, leading to an inflow of safe - haven funds and a significant increase in gold prices. The long - bull logic of gold remains unchanged in the long term [3][4]. - For copper, short - term supply - demand contradictions are due to seasonal factors and inventory pressure, while long - term contradictions lie in demand uncertainty and potential demand growth. After the non - farm payroll data was disappointing, the dollar index weakened, and copper prices rebounded [8][9]. - Zinc supply is abundant, and demand is weak during the off - season. It is recommended to hold short positions and seize opportunities to short on rallies [10][12]. - Aluminum prices are under pressure due to downstream weakness and inventory accumulation [13][15]. - Nickel prices face pressure due to weak supply - demand and inventory accumulation, and stainless steel also faces over - supply in the off - season [17][19]. - Lithium carbonate inventory has decreased, and with potential supply risks and improved demand, it is recommended to go long on dips [21][23]. 3. Summary by Directory Gold and Silver - **Market Review**: Weak US data increased the expectation of interest rate cuts, and the risk of stagflation reappeared. Safe - haven funds flowed in, causing a significant increase in gold prices [3]. - **Basic Logic**: US data increased the expectation of interest rate cuts; "reciprocal tariffs" are about to take effect; global gold demand is growing strongly. The long - bull logic of gold remains unchanged in the long term [4]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the support around 770 for gold in the short term. For silver, it has fallen back to the previous range, and it is recommended to enter long positions after stabilization [5]. Copper - **Market Review**: Shanghai copper stopped falling and fluctuated narrowly [8]. - **Industry Logic**: Short - term supply - demand contradictions are related to seasonal factors and inventory pressure. Medium - term contradictions are the coexistence of tight copper concentrate supply and high electrolytic copper production. Long - term contradictions are between demand uncertainty and potential demand growth [8]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: After the non - farm payroll data was disappointing, the dollar index weakened, and copper prices rebounded. It is recommended to buy on dips in the short term and be bullish on copper in the long term. Pay attention to the price range of Shanghai copper [77500, 79500] and LME copper [9650, 9850] [9]. Zinc - **Market Review**: Shanghai zinc fluctuated weakly [11]. - **Industry Logic**: Zinc concentrate supply is abundant, processing fees are rising, and demand is weak during the off - season [11]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to hold previous short positions and take partial profits. Seize opportunities to short on rallies in the long term. Pay attention to the price range of Shanghai zinc [21800, 22600] and LME zinc [2650, 2850] [12]. Aluminum - **Market Review**: Aluminum prices were under pressure, and alumina also showed a downward trend [14]. - **Industry Logic**: For electrolytic aluminum, costs have decreased, inventory has increased, and downstream demand is weak. For alumina, supply is abundant, and inventory is accumulating [15]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to sell on rallies for Shanghai aluminum in the short term and pay attention to inventory changes. The main operating range is [20000 - 20700] [16]. Nickel - **Market Review**: Nickel prices were under pressure, and stainless steel rebounded and then fell [18]. - **Industry Logic**: Nickel supply - demand is weak, and inventory is accumulating. Stainless steel has over - supply issues in the off - season [19]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to sell on rallies for nickel and stainless steel and pay attention to downstream inventory changes. The main operating range for nickel is [118000 - 121000] [20]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract LC2509 reduced positions for five consecutive days, with a significant decline in trading volume and a gain of over 1% [22]. - **Industry Logic**: The inventory has stopped increasing, and the supply - demand situation may improve. The compliance risk of mining licenses is a key factor [23]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: There are still expectations of supply speculation. It is recommended to go long on dips in the range of [68000 - 71500] [24].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing US-EU trade negotiations are facing significant challenges, with both sides having substantial differences in their core demands, making a comprehensive agreement unlikely [1][5][6]. Group 1: Trade Negotiations - The EU is striving to reach a preliminary bilateral trade agreement with the US by July 9, while also preparing for all possible outcomes, including a retaliatory list [1]. - The US currently imposes a 50% tariff on EU steel and aluminum products, a 25% tariff on automobiles, and a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all other goods [1]. - The EU has decided to postpone retaliatory measures against US products worth €210 billion until July 14 to allow more time for negotiations [1]. Group 2: Strategic Perspectives - The political leadership in the US has undergone a profound change in its strategic perception of the EU, while European political elites have not yet adjusted their views, leading to a significant gap in mutual understanding [2]. - The Biden administration emphasizes the importance of European allies, but the return of Trump has altered the strategic dynamics, with the US viewing the EU as a contributor to its trade deficit [2][3]. Group 3: Internal EU Disagreements - Within the EU, there are significant internal disagreements regarding the acceptance of a 10% baseline tax rate, with countries like Germany and Italy being more amenable compared to France [5]. - The EU is willing to make concessions on purchasing US agricultural products and liquefied natural gas, but the US insists on addressing its trade deficit, focusing on non-tariff barriers [5]. Group 4: Future Relations - The relationship between the US and EU is expected to remain fraught with distrust and conflict, extending beyond trade to include technology, investment, and geopolitical strategies [6]. - European political elites are increasingly anxious about their competitive position in the global technology race, leading to a consensus on the need for strategic autonomy and resilience [7][12]. Group 5: Economic and Technological Interaction - The US and EU are both adopting protective measures in their economic policies, leading to increased competition and mutual suspicion [9][10]. - The US is focusing on protecting traditional industries and advancing critical technologies, while the EU aims to bolster its own industries and regulatory frameworks [9][10]. Group 6: Supply Chain Security - Both the US and EU are restructuring their supply chains to enhance economic resilience, but they are doing so independently [11]. - The US has been actively forming agreements with countries for critical mineral supply chains, while the EU is prioritizing supply chain security as a core economic strategy [11]. Group 7: Strategic Autonomy - In response to the "America First" policy, Europe is seeking to strengthen its strategic autonomy by enhancing its industrial policies and reducing reliance on the US [12]. - The EU is also working on developing its own security frameworks, recognizing the need to rely less on NATO and the US for defense [12].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals market is experiencing a bull market driven by demand from new energy, high-end materials, and supply constraints due to dual carbon policies, pandemic impacts, and trade frictions. This has led to tight supply of metals like copper and aluminum, supporting high profits [1][2][6] - The small metals market, including molybdenum, rare earths, selenium, and uranium, is seeing price increases due to growing demand from high-end manufacturing and supply limitations. Molybdenum prices have surged significantly since 2016, reflecting the increasing demand from China's high-end manufacturing sector [1][3][4] Key Companies and Their Performance - **Dongmu Co.**: - In the automotive sector, Dongmu's powder metallurgy gear business has shown continuous growth for 67 years, with a 18% growth rate in Q1 2025. - In the consumer electronics sector, partnerships with major companies like Huawei, Apple, and Samsung are expected to drive revenue growth from 2 billion yuan last year to 3 billion yuan this year, a 50% increase [7][8] - In the robotics sector, Dongmu is the only company capable of mass-producing disc motors, with expected revenue growth from 10 million yuan last year to 40-50 million yuan this year [9] - **Longi Technology**: - Achieved qualification as a supplier for AI chip inductors, marking its transition from a raw materials company to a device company. The automotive inductor business is gradually ramping up, laying the foundation for future growth [10] - **Bokang New Materials**: - The only company capable of producing high-end nano powders below 80 nanometers, with expected demand growth of 10 times in the coming years. Also, it is one of the few companies able to produce photovoltaic copper paste as a silver paste substitute, which could significantly impact revenue and profits [11] Market Dynamics - The copper market in 2025 is facing supply disruptions due to various factors, including damage to Freeport-McMoRan's smelting plant in Indonesia, leading to a reduction of 100,000 tons in copper output. Overall, the expected increase in copper supply has dropped from 500,000-600,000 tons to 200,000-300,000 tons [13] - Copper consumption is projected to grow by 2.8% to 3% in 2025, shifting the market from a previously expected surplus of 100,000 tons to a potential deficit of 100,000-200,000 tons [14] - The aluminum industry is expected to maintain a tight balance despite a slight decline in photovoltaic demand, with prices projected to fluctuate between 20,000 and 21,000 yuan [18] Strategic Metals Insights - The small metals sector, including tin, molybdenum, tungsten, and others, is expected to see significant investment opportunities due to their strategic value and increasing demand driven by geopolitical factors [19][20] - The uranium market is experiencing stable growth, with demand expected to increase by 3% to 5% annually due to the expansion of nuclear power in countries like China and the U.S. [21] - The supply side of the uranium market is characterized by high concentration and vulnerability, with Kazakhstan, Canada, and Namibia dominating global supply [22] Rare Earth Market Analysis - China maintains a dominant position in the global rare earth market, controlling 70% of mining and over 90% of refining and separation capacity. A slowdown in quota growth could lead to supply tightness and price support [29][35] - The consumption potential for rare earth magnets is significant, particularly in humanoid robots, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate exceeding 14% over the next three years [30] Conclusion - The non-ferrous metals and strategic metals markets are poised for growth driven by technological advancements and supply constraints. Companies with strong positions in high-demand sectors, such as Dongmu and Bokang, are well-positioned for future profitability. The overall market dynamics suggest a favorable environment for investment in these sectors, particularly in light of geopolitical factors and evolving technological needs.