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Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report's industry investment rating provided in the content. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For the stock index, the long - term policy supports the capital market, and the short - term strategy is to go long on dips [4]. - For treasury bonds, the economic recovery momentum's sustainability needs to be observed. The bond market is expected to continue to fluctuate, and its rhythm mainly depends on the stock - bond seesaw effect [6]. - For precious metals, the rise in gold and silver prices has a solid macro - drive, but short - term callback risks should be noted [8]. - For non - ferrous metals, different metals have different trends. For example, copper may be range - bound, aluminum is expected to be strong and range - bound, and zinc is in the process of catching up in the sector [11][13][16]. - For black building materials, steel prices continue to oscillate in the bottom range, and iron ore prices will oscillate in the short term [30][32]. - For energy and chemicals, different products have different outlooks. For example, rubber may fall, and crude oil has a bottom support in the medium - to - long term [55][57]. - For agricultural products, different products also have different trends. For example, the short - term decline of live pigs is limited, and protein meal prices may be bottoming out [79][85]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Stock Index - **Market Information**: The Ministry of Commerce will implement a special action to boost consumption in 2026. Guoxing Aerospace deployed Tongyi Qianwen Qwen3 to the "Star Computing" project. The central bank will prevent financial risks. Zijin Mining plans to acquire 100% of United Gold [2]. - **Strategy**: Adopt a long - on - dips strategy in the short term [4]. Treasury Bonds - **Market Information**: The Ministry of Commerce will expand the opening of the service industry. The Japanese prime minister is concerned about fiscal sustainability. The central bank conducted 1505 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 78 billion yuan [5]. - **Strategy**: The bond market is expected to continue to fluctuate, and attention should be paid to the impact of the stock market's spring rally, government bond supply, and inflation expectations [6]. Precious Metals - **Market Information**: Gold and silver prices rose and then fell. Trump's statement on Greenland affected the US - Europe relationship and the US dollar credit. US economic data and market expectations for the Fed's interest rate cuts were released [7][8]. - **Strategy**: Pay attention to short - term callback risks and temporarily adopt a wait - and - see approach [8]. Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - **Market Information**: Copper prices rose and then fell. LME copper inventory decreased, and domestic social inventory increased slightly [10]. - **Strategy**: Copper prices may be range - bound in the short term [11]. Aluminum - **Market Information**: Aluminum prices oscillated and rose. Domestic aluminum ingot and aluminum rod inventories continued to accumulate, and LME aluminum inventory decreased [12]. - **Strategy**: Aluminum prices are expected to be strong and range - bound [13]. Zinc - **Market Information**: Zinc prices rose slightly. Zinc ore inventory increased, and zinc smelting profit improved slightly [14][16]. - **Strategy**: Zinc prices are in the process of catching up in the sector [16]. Lead - **Market Information**: Lead prices fell slightly. Lead ore inventory increased, and lead ingot social inventory increased [17]. - **Strategy**: The surplus of lead ingots is expected to decrease marginally [17]. Nickel - **Market Information**: Nickel prices rose and then fell. Nickel ore prices were stable, and nickel iron prices rose [18]. - **Strategy**: Nickel prices are expected to fluctuate widely in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [19]. Tin - **Market Information**: Tin prices rose and then fell. SHFE inventory increased, and supply and demand were in a stalemate [20]. - **Strategy**: Tin prices are expected to be strong in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [20]. Carbonate Lithium - **Market Information**: Carbonate lithium prices fell. The contract total position decreased [21]. - **Strategy**: There is a potential callback risk, and it is recommended to use light positions or options [21]. Alumina - **Market Information**: Alumina prices rose slightly. The position decreased, and the inventory increased [22]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended to wait and see, and pay attention to supply - side policies [23]. Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: Stainless steel prices fell slightly. The inventory decreased, and the supply was tight [24]. - **Strategy**: The price center is expected to move up, but pay attention to callback risks [25]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: Cast aluminum alloy prices oscillated slightly. The position decreased, and the inventory decreased [26]. - **Strategy**: Prices are expected to be strong and range - bound [27]. Black Building Materials Steel - **Market Information**: Rebar prices rose slightly, and hot - rolled coil prices fell slightly. The inventory of hot - rolled coils decreased, and the inventory of rebar began to accumulate slightly [29]. - **Strategy**: Steel prices continue to oscillate in the bottom range, and attention should be paid to inventory changes and policies [30]. Iron Ore - **Market Information**: Iron ore prices fell slightly. Overseas shipments increased slightly, and the port inventory continued to accumulate [31][32]. - **Strategy**: Iron ore prices will oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to steel mill replenishment and iron - making production rhythm [32]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Market Information**: Coking coal prices rose slightly, and coke prices fell slightly. The supply of coking coal became looser, and the inventory of downstream enterprises was close to last year's level [33][36]. - **Strategy**: Prices are expected to be range - bound and strong in the short term, and attention should be paid to market sentiment [36]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Market Information**: Glass prices rose, and soda ash prices rose slightly. Glass inventory increased slightly, and soda ash inventory decreased [37][39]. - **Strategy**: Glass prices are expected to be range - bound in the short term, and soda ash prices are expected to be weak [38][40]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market Information**: Manganese silicon and ferrosilicon prices fell slightly. The supply of manganese silicon was loose, and the supply - demand structure of ferrosilicon was basically balanced [41][44]. - **Strategy**: Pay attention to the direction of the black sector and cost - push factors [44]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Market Information**: Industrial silicon prices rose, and polysilicon prices rose. The supply of industrial silicon decreased, and the supply of polysilicon is expected to contract in the first quarter [45][49]. - **Strategy**: Industrial silicon prices are expected to oscillate, and it is recommended to wait and see for polysilicon [46][49]. Energy and Chemicals Rubber - **Market Information**: Butadiene rubber rose, and natural rubber fell. The reasons for the rise of butadiene rubber include macro - capital allocation and cost increase [51]. - **Strategy**: Adopt a neutral - bearish strategy and trade short - term on the disk [55]. Crude Oil - **Market Information**: Crude oil and refined oil prices rose. European refined oil inventories changed [56]. - **Strategy**: Oil prices have a bottom support in the medium - to - long term, and it is cost - effective to go long near the shale oil break - even point [57]. Methanol - **Market Information**: Methanol prices rose. The valuation is low, and the pattern is expected to improve [58][59]. - **Strategy**: It is feasible to go long on dips [59]. Urea - **Market Information**: Urea prices rose slightly. The import window is open, and the fundamentals are expected to be bearish [60][61]. - **Strategy**: Go short on rallies [61]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: Pure benzene and styrene prices changed. The non - integrated profit of styrene is neutral and high, and the inventory situation is different [62]. - **Strategy**: Gradually take profits [63]. PVC - **Market Information**: PVC prices rose. The supply is strong, and the demand is weak [64]. - **Strategy**: Adopt a short - on - rallies strategy in the medium term [66]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: Ethylene glycol prices rose. The supply load is high, and the inventory is accumulating [67]. - **Strategy**: The supply - demand pattern needs to be improved by reducing production, and the valuation needs to be compressed [68]. PTA - **Market Information**: PTA prices rose. The supply is high, and the demand is in the off - season [69]. - **Strategy**: PTA is expected to accumulate inventory during the Spring Festival. Pay attention to the risk of processing fee callback and the opportunity to go long on dips after the Spring Festival [70]. p - Xylene - **Market Information**: p - Xylene prices rose. The load is high, and the downstream PTA has many overhauls [71]. - **Strategy**: p - Xylene is expected to accumulate inventory before the overhaul season. Pay attention to the opportunity to go long on dips following crude oil [72]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market Information**: PE prices rose. The supply has no new capacity in the first half of 2026, and the demand is in the off - season [73]. - **Strategy**: The valuation has room to decline, and the price may be supported [74]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market Information**: PP prices rose. The supply pressure is relieved, and the demand is seasonally oscillating [75]. - **Strategy**: The price may bottom out in the first quarter of next year. Go long on the PP5 - 9 spread on dips [76]. Agricultural Products Live Pigs - **Market Information**: Pig prices mostly fell. The supply pressure in the first half of the year is large, and there is an inventory carry - over expectation [78]. - **Strategy**: There may be short - selling opportunities after the rebound, and pay attention to the support at the lower level [79]. Eggs - **Market Information**: Egg prices were mostly stable. The supply is sufficient, and the demand is about to be realized [80]. - **Strategy**: Near - term contracts may oscillate, and pay attention to the selling pressure after the rebound [81]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market Information**: Protein meal prices rose slightly. The inventory of domestic soybeans and soybean meal decreased [82][85]. - **Strategy**: Protein meal prices may be bottoming out [85]. Oils and Fats - **Market Information**: Oil and fat prices rose. The production of Malaysian palm oil decreased, and the domestic inventory decreased [86][87]. - **Strategy**: Wait for the callback and then try to go long [87]. Sugar - **Market Information**: Sugar prices oscillated. The production in Brazil and India increased, and the domestic import increased [88][89]. - **Strategy**: Wait for the international sugar price to rebound after the northern hemisphere's harvest, and temporarily wait and see for the domestic market [90]. Cotton - **Market Information**: Cotton prices oscillated. The domestic import increased, and the inventory was at a high level [91][92]. - **Strategy**: Cotton prices have room to rise in the medium - to - long term. Wait for the callback and then go long [93].

Group 1: Precious Metals - Precious metal prices continue to rise due to geopolitical events in North America, increasing investor concerns over the US dollar and treasury bonds, benefiting from dollar depreciation and safe-haven demand [1] - Looking ahead to 2026, central bank gold purchases and the increase in gold ETF holdings are expected to support gold prices [1] - For silver, the London silver leasing rate has decreased, but US silver inventory is declining rapidly [1] Group 2: Copper and Aluminum - Copper prices are expected to remain strong due to a "hard shortage" and "soft coercion," with supply disruptions from strikes in Chile affecting major copper mines [2] - The market is also reacting to potential changes in US monetary policy, particularly regarding interest rate expectations [2] - Aluminum prices are maintaining high levels due to strong macroeconomic performance, with daily production increasing from new projects in China and Indonesia [2] Group 3: Energy Metals and Rare Earths - Lithium production is experiencing seasonal declines, with continuous inventory depletion, while battery product export tax rebates are expected to decrease, potentially front-loading battery demand [3] - Cobalt prices remain high due to tight upstream raw material supply, while cobalt companies are extending their reach into downstream electric new energy sectors [3] - Rare earth prices have slightly retreated, but overall market sentiment is stabilizing, with limited downside potential for prices [3] Group 4: Strategic Metals - Tungsten prices are reaching new highs, supported by extreme tightness in supply, with strategic value being reassessed due to its applications in defense and high-end manufacturing [3] - Uranium supply remains rigid, and the development of nuclear power is expected to create a persistent supply-demand gap, leading to potential price increases [3]

Core Viewpoint - Xinjiang Zhonghe (600888) stated that its electronic aluminum foil and electrode foil products are priced based on market conditions and do not have a direct linkage to aluminum prices, despite rising costs of high-purity aluminum due to increased aluminum prices [1] Group 1 - The company’s pricing strategy for electronic aluminum foil and electrode foil is independent of aluminum price fluctuations [1] - The rise in aluminum prices has led to increased costs for high-purity aluminum, prompting the company to negotiate adjustments with customers [1]

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Core Viewpoint - The capital market is experiencing a "price increase wave," with various sectors such as non-ferrous zinc, gold stocks, non-ferrous copper, and small metals leading the gains, driven by price hikes in these commodities [1][2][13]. Group 1: Market Performance - On January 26, the A-share market saw non-ferrous metals, including zinc, gold, copper, and small metals, significantly leading the gains, with multiple stocks hitting the daily limit [2][14]. - The price of February gold futures on the New York Commodity Exchange surpassed $5,000 per ounce, while spot silver reached a new high of $109.453 per ounce on January 26 [3][14]. Group 2: Gold and Silver Price Trends - Central banks' strategic asset allocation needs are a core support for the current rise in gold prices, alongside the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle, which reduces the attractiveness of holding dollar assets [5][19]. - Goldman Sachs raised its year-end gold price target from $4,900 to $5,400 per ounce, citing increasing demand from private investors and central banks [8][19]. - The surge in silver prices is attributed to its relatively low valuation compared to gold and the inclusion of silver in national reserves by some central banks, enhancing its financial investment attributes [8][19]. Group 3: Chemical and Industrial Sectors - The chemical sector is witnessing a return to price increase trends, with various sub-sectors like lithium battery materials and fertilizers experiencing price hikes due to supply-demand mismatches [9][20]. - Major passive component companies have announced price increases for their products, indicating a new upward cycle in the global passive component market [10][20]. Group 4: Company Earnings Forecasts - Companies are reporting significant profit increases due to price hikes, with notable forecasts including: - Huisheng Biological expects a net profit of approximately 235 million to 271 million yuan, a growth of 1265.93% to 1444.54% [11][22]. - Zhaojin Gold anticipates a turnaround with a net profit of 122 million to 182 million yuan, driven by rising gold prices [12][22]. - Yaji International forecasts a net profit of 1.66 billion to 1.97 billion yuan, a growth of 75% to 107%, due to stable production and rising prices in potassium fertilizer [23][22].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the report Core Viewpoints - The report maintains a bullish outlook on copper in the medium - term, expecting supply constraints and demand growth. For aluminum, overseas active restocking supports prices. Zinc has potential for a catch - up rise, and attention should be paid to reverse arbitrage opportunities. Nickel's short - term fundamentals are weak, with a policy - fundamentals game. Stainless steel follows nickel prices. Lead is expected to oscillate in a certain range, and short - term short - selling is recommended at high prices. Tin can be a long - position allocation in the first quarter, but may face downward fluctuations in the second half of 2026. Industrial silicon prices are expected to oscillate with costs in the short - term and at the cycle bottom in the long - term. Lithium carbonate may see a spot - futures resonance market [1][2][7] Summary by Metal Type Copper - **Price Movement**: Copper prices tested the 99,000 support level during the week and rose sharply on Friday night. The US's ability to siphon inventory is waning, but global consumption is strong, and copper has strong demand support. In China, pre - Spring Festival inventory accumulation may be faster, but post - festival destocking may also be rapid [1] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, the change in spot import profit was - 91.50, and the LME inventory increased by 3,450 [1] Aluminum - **Price Movement**: Aluminum ingot prices increased, and the LME 0 - 3M spread returned to negative. Aluminum ingot basis and downstream processing fees are low, but apparent demand has rebounded. Auto consumption in December was below expectations, but photovoltaic installation increased, and overseas restocking supports prices [2] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, Shanghai aluminum ingot prices increased by 370, and the LME inventory decreased by 2,000 [2] Zinc - **Price Movement**: Zinc prices increased. Supply - side TC is declining, and production is expected to increase in January. Demand is seasonally weak domestically, and the export window was open in December. The market is optimistic about zinc's catch - up rise, and attention should be paid to reverse arbitrage opportunities [5][7] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, Shanghai zinc ingot prices increased by 310, and the LME inventory decreased by 200 [5][6] Nickel - **Price Movement**: Nickel prices increased. Supply decreased slightly, demand is weak, and domestic inventory increased slightly. There is a game between short - term policies and fundamentals due to Indonesian policies [11][12] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, the change in spot import earnings was - 2,060.88, and the LME inventory decreased by 768 [11] Stainless Steel - **Price Movement**: Stainless steel prices were relatively stable. Supply is high, demand is mainly for rigid needs, and costs are stable. Inventory decreased slightly, and prices mainly follow nickel prices [13][14] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, 304 cold - rolled coil prices decreased by 100 [13][14] Lead - **Price Movement**: Lead prices are expected to oscillate between 17,100 - 17,600. Supply is increasing due to high profits, demand is weakening, and inventory is accumulating. Short - term short - selling at high prices is recommended [15][18] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, the Shanghai - Henan price difference increased by 25, and the LME inventory decreased by 3,250 [15][18] Tin - **Price Movement**: Tin prices oscillated upward. Supply recovery in the first quarter is uncertain, and demand has different trends in different sectors. It can be a long - position allocation in the first quarter, but may face downward pressure in the second half of 2026 [21] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, the change in spot import earnings was - 17,252.19, and the LME inventory increased by 40 [21] Industrial Silicon - **Price Movement**: Industrial silicon supply is shrinking, and short - term supply and demand are close to balance. Prices are expected to oscillate with costs in the short - term and at the cycle bottom in the long - term [23] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, the 421 Yunnan basis increased by 5, and the number of warehouse receipts increased by 96 [23] Lithium Carbonate - **Price Movement**: Lithium carbonate prices increased. The market was driven by production - halt expectations, and short - term supply and demand are close to balance. A spot - futures resonance market may occur [25] - **Data Changes**: From January 19 - 23, the SMM electric - grade lithium carbonate price increased by 6,500, and the number of warehouse receipts decreased by 730 [25]

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Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the industry [5] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of macroeconomic factors such as monetary policy, macro expectations, geopolitical dynamics, and supply disruptions in influencing metal prices [2] - Precious metals are expected to continue their upward trend due to geopolitical events in North America, concerns over the US dollar and treasury bonds, and increased central bank gold purchases [6] - Copper prices are anticipated to remain strong due to supply disruptions in Chile and expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [6] - Aluminum prices are expected to maintain a strong performance supported by macroeconomic factors and increased production capacity [6] - Energy metals show strong demand with continuous inventory depletion, particularly lithium, despite seasonal production declines [6] Summary by Sections Supply Disruptions and Opportunities - Gold prices have risen significantly, with SHFE gold increasing by 8.00% to 1,115.64 CNY per gram and COMEX gold by 8.44% to 4,983.10 USD per ounce [9] - Silver prices have also surged, with SHFE silver up 10.62% to 24,965 CNY per kilogram and COMEX silver up 16.63% to 103.26 USD per ounce [10] Industry and Stock Performance - The SW non-ferrous metals index increased by 6.03% last week, outperforming major indices [16] - The report highlights that industrial metal prices have shown mixed performance, with copper and aluminum prices increasing while lead and zinc prices have decreased [25] Metal Prices and Inventory - Copper prices rose to 101,340 CNY per ton on SHFE, reflecting a 0.57% increase, while LME copper increased by 2.44% to 13,115 USD per ton [12] - Aluminum prices on SHFE increased by 1.53% to 24,290 CNY per ton, supported by improved production and demand [11] Macro Data Tracking - The report tracks macroeconomic indicators, including CPI and PPI, which are crucial for understanding the broader economic environment affecting metal prices [29][44] Precious Metals - The report notes that low inventory levels and expectations of liquidity easing are driving precious metal prices higher [50] - Central bank gold purchases and ETF holdings are expected to support gold prices in 2026 [6] Copper Market - Supply disruptions in Chile, including strikes at major copper mines, are expected to support copper prices [12] - The report anticipates that copper prices may experience fluctuations based on macroeconomic developments, particularly related to interest rates [65] Energy Metals - Lithium inventory continues to decline, indicating strong demand, while the market is cautious about production disruptions from key mines [13] - The cobalt sector is facing high prices due to tight raw material supply, with companies extending their operations into downstream sectors [13]

Macro - The US Q3 real GDP was slightly revised up to 4.4%, marking the fastest growth in two years, with core PCE inflation stable at 2.9% [3] - The November PCE price index in the US showed a year-on-year increase of 2.8% and a month-on-month rise of 0.2%, aligning with expectations, indicating stable inflation and robust consumer spending [3] - The resilience of the US economy and stable job market have led to significant divergence within the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts, with low probability for a cut in January [3] - Tensions in Greenland have exacerbated rifts between the US and Europe, leading some European sovereign funds to sell US debt, raising concerns about "dollar credit" [3] Copper Market - Domestic TC quotes for copper concentrate remain at historical lows, maintaining tightness in the copper concentrate market, which is a strong support factor [4] - Estimated electrolytic copper production for January is 1.1636 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 1.2% but a year-on-year increase of 14.7% due to tight copper concentrate supply [4] - In December, net imports of refined copper in China fell by 48.44% year-on-year to 201,800 tons, while scrap copper imports increased by 14.81% month-on-month to 239,000 tons [4] - As of January 23, global visible copper inventories increased by 54,000 tons to 1.091 million tons, with LME and Comex inventories also rising [4] - Despite high copper prices leading to weaker consumption, the market sentiment remains bullish, suggesting a volatile upward trend in copper prices [5][20] Nickel & Stainless Steel - Indonesian nickel ore premiums remain at $25.5 per wet ton, while Philippine nickel ore premiums are at $8.0 per wet ton [6] - January refined nickel production is expected to increase by 18.5% month-on-month to 37,200 tons, while Chinese nickel pig iron production is expected to decrease by 1% [6] - The demand for new energy materials has increased, with weekly ternary material production rising to 18,256 tons [7] - The Indonesian government has indicated a potential 10-15% decrease in nickel ore production compared to last year, which may impact market dynamics [8] Aluminum Market - Alumina futures are experiencing weak fluctuations, with the main contract settling at 2,724 yuan/ton, a weekly decline of 1% [9] - The average operating rate of processing enterprises has increased by 0.7% to 60.9% as downstream sectors prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival [10] - Inventory levels for alumina and aluminum ingots have shown mixed trends, with alumina inventories decreasing while aluminum ingot inventories are increasing [10][11] - The market sentiment is supported by pre-holiday stocking, but the sustainability of price rebounds remains uncertain due to ongoing production cuts [11][26] Silicon & Polysilicon - Industrial silicon futures are showing strong fluctuations, with a weekly increase of 2.5% [27] - The production of polysilicon has decreased, with P-type prices down to 48,000 yuan/ton and N-type down to 55,000 yuan/ton [28] - Supply disruptions in regions like Sichuan and Yunnan are raising concerns about future production levels [29] - The market is expected to face pressure from high inventory levels and potential demand saturation, despite short-term support for polysilicon prices [29] Lithium Carbonate - Weekly lithium carbonate production has decreased by 388 tons to 22,217 tons, with various sources of lithium showing declines [30] - Demand for ternary materials has increased, with production rising to 18,256 tons, while inventory levels have also increased [30] - Concerns over supply disruptions in Jiangxi and rising costs due to overseas tax policies are influencing market dynamics [31] - The market is expected to experience strong price fluctuations in the short term, with a focus on downstream performance and inventory movements [31]