Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry [1] Core Views - The non-ferrous metals sector experienced a decline of 6.75% during the week of November 17-21, ranking low among all primary industries. The industrial metals segment saw significant price drops due to a combination of declining macroeconomic expectations and seasonal demand weakness [1][14] - The report emphasizes that while industrial metals are currently under pressure, the overall macroeconomic environment remains supportive for a bullish outlook in the long term, contingent on demand recovery [1][27] Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 3.90%, with the non-ferrous metals sector underperforming, down 6.75% [14] - Among sub-sectors, industrial metals dropped 8.28%, while precious metals fell 3.32% [14] Industrial Metals - **Copper**: Prices fell with LME copper at $10,778/ton (-0.63%) and SHFE copper at ¥85,660/ton (-1.43%). Supply concerns arose from a mining accident in Congo, while demand showed no significant improvement [2][29] - **Aluminum**: LME aluminum closed at $2,808/ton (-1.77%) and SHFE aluminum at ¥21,340/ton (-2.29%). The market is affected by geopolitical tensions and weak domestic demand [3][36] - **Zinc**: LME zinc prices decreased to $2,992/ton (-0.75%), with LME inventories rising significantly [37] - **Tin**: Prices remained stable with LME tin at $36,970/ton (+0.30%), amid tightening supply signals [40] Precious Metals - **Gold**: COMEX gold closed at $4,062.80/oz (-0.53%) and SHFE gold at ¥926.94/g (-2.75%). The ADP employment data did not indicate a strong recovery in the labor market, contributing to price weakness [4][43] - The report suggests that despite short-term pressures, precious metals remain within a macro bullish framework, with attention needed on potential liquidity risks from rising Japanese bond yields [4][44]