1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Copper: Cautiously bullish [7] - Arbitrage: Suspended [7] - Options: Sell put options [7] 2. Core View of the Report - Although domestic demand is affected by high copper prices, subsidies for some end - products in 2026 will continue, TC is still at a low level, and mine supply is tight. It is recommended to buy on dips for hedging, with the range between 99,600 yuan/ton and 101,500 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to the impact of Trump's tariff policy on Comex inventory [7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market News and Important Data 3.1.1 Futures Quotes - On January 15, 2026, the main Shanghai copper contract opened at 104,350 yuan/ton and closed at 102,810 yuan/ton, a - 1.26% decline from the previous trading day's close. The night - session main contract opened at 103,030 yuan/ton and closed at 102,860 yuan/ton, a 0.23% decline from the afternoon close [1] 3.1.2 Spot Situation - SMM 1 electrolytic copper spot quoted a premium of 80 - 320 yuan/ton to the 2601 contract, with an average premium of 200 yuan, up 60 yuan from the previous day. The spot price range was 102,160 - 102,990 yuan/ton. The main 2602 contract traded between 101,530 - 103,500 yuan/ton. The cross - month spread was between Contango 380 - 200 yuan, and the monthly import loss was about 1,560 - 1,770 yuan/ton. Shanghai's inventory increased by 17,400 tons compared to January 12, mainly in the form of warehouse receipts [2] 3.1.3 Important Information Summary - **Macro and Geopolitical**: On January 14, the US government announced that President Trump signed an executive order to impose a 25% tariff on semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and their derivatives [3] - **Economic Data**: The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week decreased by 9,000 to 198,000, significantly lower than the market expectation of 215,000, the lowest level since November last year. The four - week moving average dropped to 205,000, a two - year low [3] - **Fed Chair News**: Trump has no plan to fire Powell, and he tends to choose the next Fed chair between Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett [3] 3.2 Supply - related Information 3.2.1 Mine End - Global key mineral supply chains are under increasing pressure. The demand for copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths is growing faster than new supply. About $5 trillion of cumulative investment is needed by 2035 to meet key mineral demand, and current exploration spending is 40% - 50% lower than required. The average cycle from discovery to first production is 16 years. Codelco's Ministo Hales copper mine's expansion project to extend its mining life to 2054 has obtained environmental approval, with an investment of $2.8 billion and a planned increase in annual output from 170,000 tons to 200,000 tons [4] 3.2.2 Smelting and Import - Elemental Group plans to invest $800 million in two core projects, with two - thirds for a copper smelting and refining plant and the rest for a power battery metal refinery. The projects are named "Polvolt" and have received EU and Polish government subsidies [5] 3.3 Consumption Information - China's unforged copper and copper products imports in December 2025 were 437,000 tons, up from 427,000 tons in November. The cumulative imports in 2025 were 5.321 million tons, a 6.4% year - on - year decrease [5] 3.4 Inventory and Warehouse Receipt Information - LME warehouse receipts changed by 75,000 tons to 141,125 tons compared to the previous trading day. SHFE warehouse receipts changed by 13,378 tons to 162,717 tons. On January 12, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 320,900 tons, a change of 27,500 tons from the previous week [6]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View The strengthening of the US dollar restricts the upward movement of copper prices, and the trend strength of copper is neutral [1]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Data**: The closing price of the Shanghai copper main - contract was 102,560 with a daily decline of 1.26%, and the night - session closing price was 102,860 with a night - session increase of 0.29%. The closing price of the LME copper 3M electronic disk was 13,149 with a daily decline of 1.14%. The trading volume of the Shanghai copper index was 643,234, a decrease of 48,394 from the previous day, and the position was 683,376, a decrease of 14,853. The trading volume of the LME copper 3M electronic disk was 65,624, an increase of 31,797, and the position was 326,000, an increase of 2,579 [1]. - **Inventory Data**: The Shanghai copper inventory was 162,717, an increase of 13,378, and the LME copper inventory was 141,125, a decrease of 500. The LME copper注销仓单 ratio was 35.50%, a decrease of 0.51% [1]. - **Spread Data**: The LME copper premium and discount was 44.29, a decrease of 45.94 from the previous day. The spot - to - futures near - month spread was 200, an increase of 60 from the previous day. The near - month contract to the continuous - first contract spread was - 360, an increase of 60 from the previous day [1]. 3.2 Macro and Industry News - **Macro News**: The People's Bank of China decided to lower the rediscount and re - loan interest rates by 25 basis points and stated that there is still room for reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts this year. The US employment market remains resilient, with the number of initial jobless claims dropping to 198,000 last week, the lowest since November last year, and the US dollar rebounding to a more than one - month high [1]. - **Industry News**: Pan - Pacific Copper (PPC) proposed a copper premium of up to $330 per ton for Japanese domestic customers in 2026, a record high. Codelco's copper production in November decreased by 3% year - on - year to 130,900 tons. The US government may lift the mining ban in northern Minnesota, potentially reviving a major mining project. Codelco submitted a $1.3 billion plan to extend the life of the Radomiro Tomic copper mine to 2058. The State Grid Corporation plans to invest 4 trillion yuan during the 15th Five - Year Plan period, a 40% increase from the 14th Five - Year Plan [1][3]. 3.3 Trend Strength The trend strength of copper is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [3].

Report Industry Investment Ratings Not provided in the document. Core Views of the Report - The central bank has lowered the interest rates of various structural monetary policy tools by 0.25 percentage points, and there is still room for reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts this year. The bond market fluctuations are concentrated in the ultra - long - term, and the A - share market is expected to maintain a stable growth trend in 2026. The market sentiment of treasury bond futures remains oscillating and bearish since mid - last year, with short - term resilience and a possible slight recovery in the long - term [7][9]. - Affected by the expected US biodiesel policy, rapeseed oil is expected to shift from a recent weak trend to a wide - range oscillating trend. The valuation of PX has returned with the cost - end adjustment, and the supply is expected to gradually loosen. PTA's polyester production cut plan has increased, and the actual implementation needs attention. MEG's supply pressure has eased, and the short - term is expected to rebound strongly [10][81]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Treasury Bonds - Central bank policies: Lowered the interest rates of various structural monetary policy tools by 0.25 percentage points, with the one - year re - loan rate dropping to 1.25%. There is still room for reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts this year [7]. - Market analysis: The bond market fluctuations are concentrated in the ultra - long - term. Treasury bond futures maintain an oscillating and bearish view since mid - last year. Short - term has resilience, and the long - term may have a slight recovery. It is recommended to conduct 30 - 10 spread compression trading and long - position substitution in the short - term, and continue to recommend hedging at high levels, long - spread trading, and positive spread trading in the medium - term [9]. 2. Rapeseed Oil - Policy impact: The expected US biodiesel policy is expected to boost global oil and fat consumption and support the international rapeseed oil price. The domestic rapeseed oil market is in a situation of strong current reality but weak expectations, and it is expected to shift from a weak trend to a wide - range oscillating trend [10]. 3. PX, PTA, MEG - PX: The valuation has returned with the cost - end adjustment, and the supply is expected to gradually loosen. Overseas processing fee hedging has entered the market, and domestic PX factories' hedging positions have increased. The downstream PTA and polyester's future production is expected to decline [81]. - PTA: The processing fee is at a high level. The supply side's production increase space is limited, and the polyester production cut plan has further increased. The actual implementation needs to be observed. The unilateral price has limited downward space [82]. - MEG: The short - term is expected to rebound strongly, and short positions should be closed. Attention should be paid to the spring maintenance implementation of coal - chemical ethylene glycol plants, and long the 5 - 9 spread at low levels [82]. 4. Other Commodities - Gold: Safe - haven sentiment has rebounded [16]. - Copper: The strengthening of the US dollar restricts price increases [16]. - Zinc: It is easy to rise but difficult to fall [16]. - Lead: The decrease in LME inventory supports the price [16]. - Tin: It is consolidating at a high level [16]. - Aluminum: Slightly under pressure [16]. - Alumina: Oscillating downward [16]. - Platinum: Oscillating upward [16]. - Palladium: Following the upward oscillation [16]. - Nickel: There is a game between industrial and secondary funds, and it operates in a wide - range oscillation [16]. - Stainless steel: The price center of gravity is lifted by ferronickel, and the market is speculating on Indonesian policies [16]. - Lithium carbonate: With inventory reduction and increased purchasing willingness, there may be support at the bottom [16]. - Industrial silicon: Downstream production cuts, and it is advisable to short at high levels [16]. - Polysilicon: In an oscillating state [16]. - Iron ore: The valuation is high, and it is necessary to be cautious about chasing up [16]. - Rebar: Oscillating repeatedly [16]. - Hot - rolled coil: Oscillating repeatedly [16]. - Ferrosilicon: The raw material cost is loosening, and it oscillates in a wide range [16]. - Silicomanganese: The demand side is slightly tightening, and it oscillates in a wide range [16]. - Coke: Oscillating at a high level [16]. - Coking coal: Oscillating at a high level [16]. - Steam coal: The supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, and the price is adjusted narrowly in the short term [16]. - Log: Oscillating repeatedly [16]. - Rubber: Oscillating weakly [16]. - Synthetic rubber: Oscillating at a high level [16]. - LLDPE: The production of standard products remains at a low level, and spot transactions have weakened [16]. - PP: The monomer prices continue to diverge, and the cost support is relatively strong [16]. - Caustic soda: Oscillating weakly [16]. - Pulp: Oscillating weakly [16]. - Glass: The price of the original sheet is stable [16]. - Methanol: Oscillating and falling following the commodity index [16]. - Urea: Oscillating in the short term and the central price is expected to rise in the medium term [16]. - Styrene: Oscillating in the short term [16]. - Soda ash: The spot market has little change [16]. - LPG: The short - term supply is tight, and geopolitical disturbances are strong [128]. - Propylene: The spot supply and demand are tightening, and the trend is strong [129]. - PVC: Oscillating weakly [16]. - Fuel oil: The night - session decline has paused the upward trend [16]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Turning to decline, and the spot high - low sulfur spread in the overseas market continues to shrink [16]. - Container Freight Index (European Line): Oscillating weakly; pay attention to the resumption of shipping expectations for the far - month contracts [16]. - Short - fiber: In a short - term oscillating market [16]. - Bottle chips: In a short - term oscillating market [16]. - Offset printing paper: Consider closing short positions opportunistically [16]. - Pure benzene: Oscillating mainly in the short term [16]. - Palm oil: The sentiment in the oil and fat sector has warmed up as the US biodiesel policy is approaching implementation [16]. - Soybean oil: The rebound height is limited due to the lack of soybean - related themes [16]. - Soybean meal: Wait and see, pending the progress of China - Canada trade consultations [16]. - Soybean: Rebounding and oscillating [16]. - Corn: Pay attention to the spot price [16]. - Sugar: Mainly operating weakly [16]. - Cotton: Continuing the adjustment trend [16]. - Eggs: The spot market is profitable, and the sentiment for far - month contracts has weakened [16]. - Hogs: The demand expectation has been priced in advance [16]. - Peanuts: Oscillating [16].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings The report does not explicitly provide an overall industry investment rating. However, it offers trend intensities for various commodities, which can be used as a reference for investment outlooks: - Positive outlook: Zinc [12], Platinum, Palladium [29], Palm oil, Soybean oil [153] - Neutral outlook: Copper, Lead, Tin, Aluminum, Alumina, Cast aluminum alloy, LPG, Propylene, Short - fiber, Bottle - chip, Pure benzene, Bean meal, Bean one, Corn, Cotton, Egg, Peanut [9][15][18][25][109][140][148][158][161][170][175][182] - Negative outlook: Industrial silicon, Rubber, LLDPE, PP, Caustic soda, Pulp, PVC, Fuel oil, Low - sulfur fuel oil, Container Freight Index (European Line), Offset printing paper, White sugar, Live pig [42][72][76][79][82][87][117][120][122][143][165][178] 2. Core Views - **Precious Metals**: Gold is influenced by rising risk - aversion sentiment, while silver is affected by tariff expectation fluctuations [6]. - **Base Metals**: Copper prices are restricted by the strengthening US dollar; zinc is prone to rise and difficult to fall; lead prices are supported by the decrease in LME inventory; tin is consolidating at a high level; aluminum is slightly under pressure; alumina is oscillating downward; cast aluminum alloy follows the trend of electrolytic aluminum [9][12][15][18][25]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: For PX, the valuation is following the cost - end correction, and the future supply - demand is expected to weaken gradually; PTA processing fees are at a high level, and attention should be paid to reducing processing fees; MEG has limited downward valuation space [66]. - **Agricultural Products**: Palm oil is affected by the approaching implementation of the US biofuel policy, and the sentiment in the oil and fat sector has improved; soybean oil's rebound height is limited due to insufficient soybean - related themes; soybean meal requires waiting for the progress of China - Canada trade consultations; corn requires attention to the spot market; white sugar is mainly in a weak operation; cotton continues to be in an adjustment state [153][158][161][165][170]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Precious Metals - **Gold**: The closing price of SHFE gold 2602 was 1,035.20, with a daily decline of 0.52%. The risk - aversion sentiment has rebounded [6]. - **Silver**: The closing price of SHFE silver 2602 was 22,713, with a daily decline of 0.41%. Tariff expectation fluctuations have an impact on the price [6]. 3.2 Base Metals - **Copper**: The closing price of SHFE copper main contract was 102,560, with a daily decline of 1.26%. The strengthening US dollar restricts price increases [9]. - **Zinc**: The closing price of SHFE zinc main contract was 25,090, with a daily increase of 2.51%. It is prone to rise and difficult to fall [12]. - **Lead**: The closing price of SHFE lead main contract was 17,550, with a daily increase of 0.95%. The decrease in LME inventory supports the price [15]. - **Tin**: The closing price of SHFE tin main contract was 433, with a daily increase of 4.80%. It is consolidating at a high level [18]. - **Aluminum**: The closing price of SHFE aluminum main contract was 24,375, with a decrease of 220 compared to the previous day. It is slightly under pressure [25]. - **Alumina**: The closing price of SHFE alumina main contract was 2,789, with a decrease of 11 compared to the previous day. It is oscillating downward [25]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: It follows the trend of electrolytic aluminum [25]. 3.3 Energy and Chemicals - **PX**: The closing price of the main contract was 7,130, with a decline of 1.82%. The valuation is following the cost - end correction, and the future supply - demand is expected to weaken [66]. - **PTA**: The closing price of the main contract was 5,048, with a decline of 1.33%. The polyester production cut plan has increased, and attention should be paid to the implementation intensity [66]. - **MEG**: The closing price of the main contract was 3,817, with a decline of 1.29%. The valuation has limited downward space [66]. 3.4 Agricultural Products - **Palm Oil**: The closing price of the main contract (day session) was 8,578, with a decline of 1.94%. The approaching implementation of the US biofuel policy has improved the sentiment in the oil and fat sector [153]. - **Soybean Oil**: The closing price of the main contract (day session) was 7,938, with a decline of 0.78%. The rebound height is limited due to insufficient soybean - related themes [153]. - **Soybean Meal**: The closing price of DCE soybean meal 2605 was 2,740, with a decline of 0.33%. Wait for the progress of China - Canada trade consultations [158]. - **Corn**: The closing price of C2603 was 2,295, with an increase of 0.83%. Pay attention to the spot market [161]. - **White Sugar**: The futures main contract price was 5,280, with a decline of 19. It is mainly in a weak operation [165]. - **Cotton**: The closing price of CF2605 was 14,675, with a decline of 0.91%. It continues to be in an adjustment state [170].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a significant rise in the non-ferrous metal sector, particularly silver and small metals, with various companies experiencing substantial gains [2][3] - As of January 15, 2025, energy metal themes remain active, with gold, silver, and copper prices reaching historical highs due to tight global copper supply, trade flow restructuring from U.S. tariff expectations, and accelerated demand from AI and new energy infrastructure [3][4] - The driving forces behind the current rise in non-ferrous metal prices include supply shortages in non-U.S. regions, macroeconomic expectations, and strategic resource policies initiated by the U.S. government [4][5] Group 2 - The U.S. has included copper in its critical mineral list, leading to a strategic resource reserve plan that has caused a reallocation of copper resources globally, particularly towards the U.S. market, resulting in increased expectations of supply tightness in non-U.S. regions [4][5] - Domestic policies in China are also influencing the market, with a focus on resource security and consolidation of production capacities in the non-ferrous metal sector, which is expected to slow down supply growth and support prices [6] - Analysts suggest that while copper may not fully replicate gold's safe-haven status, its price is expected to be supported by structural demand changes driven by global energy transitions [7][8] Group 3 - In 2025, both gold and copper prices experienced historic increases, with SHFE gold rising by 55.77% and SHFE copper by 33.18%, indicating a significant deviation from historical averages [9] - Despite a generally bullish outlook for future prices, some institutions caution about potential short-term overheating risks, with Goldman Sachs raising its 2026 copper price forecast to $12,750 per ton but expressing skepticism about sustaining prices above $13,000 [9]

Industry Outlook - Morgan Stanley projects that the MSCI China Materials Index will outperform the MSCI China Index by 65 percentage points in 2025, driven by supply dynamics [1] - The firm expects continued outperformance in 2026 due to supply disruptions and further M&A activities [1] - The demand growth for basic metals in China is anticipated to slow and stabilize, with copper and aluminum demand growth rates expected to be 2.5% and 1.5% respectively [2] Company Ratings and Forecasts - China Hongqiao's rating is maintained at "Overweight," with the target price raised from HKD 34 to HKD 40, citing its integrated model as a cost advantage [1][3] - Zijin Mining is highlighted as a top pick for 2026 due to its exposure to copper and gold [3] - Jiangxi Copper's rating is upgraded to "Neutral," despite a recent stock price increase of over 40% [3] - Baosteel's rating is downgraded to "Neutral," while Angang Steel's rating is downgraded to "Underweight" due to expected declines in steel profit margins [3] Supply Chain Dynamics - Supply disruptions are ongoing, with South32 scheduled maintenance at the Mozal aluminum smelter in March 2026 and a strike at Capstone Copper's Mantoverde copper-gold mine expected to reduce copper supply by 77,000 tons [1][2] - Zijin Mining has issued a positive profit forecast, expecting a net profit of RMB 51-52 billion for 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 59-62% [1] M&A Activities - Industry consolidation is advancing, with notable acquisitions such as Luoyang Molybdenum's purchase of Brazilian gold assets and Jiangxi Copper's acquisition of SolGold [1]

Core Viewpoint - Gold and silver prices reached historical highs, leading to a surge in related A-share market stocks [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Sichuan Gold saw a 10% increase, reaching a market capitalization of 14.5 billion [2] - Hunan Silver and Xiaocheng Technology rose by over 8%, with market capitalizations of 30.5 billion and 11.3 billion respectively [2] - Jiangxi Copper increased by over 7%, with a total market value of 222.1 billion [2] - Zhongjin Lingnan and Zhuhai Group both experienced gains of over 6% [2] - Other companies such as Luoyang Molybdenum, Shengtu Mining, and Zhaojin Gold saw increases of over 4% [1][2] Group 2: Price Movements - Spot gold prices reached 4,643 USD per ounce, marking a new historical high [1] - Spot silver prices surpassed 93 USD per ounce, also setting a new record [1]

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 London Metal Exchange copper price forecast to $12,200 per ton from $11,400 per ton due to increased investor inflows, adding a scarcity premium to copper prices amid low inventory coverage outside the U.S. [2] Group 2 - China's copper industry chain faces three major challenges: rising dependence on foreign resources in the upstream, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and downstream demand being suppressed by high copper prices [2] - Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network, in collaboration with copper industry chain enterprises, has compiled a bilingual version of the "2026 China Copper Industry Chain Distribution Map" to assist the industry in navigating changes [2]

Group 1: Investment Rating - There is no information provided about the industry's investment rating in the report. Group 2: Core View - The strengthening of the LME spot premium supports copper prices [1]. - The global copper demand is expected to increase significantly by 2040, driven by the AI and defense sectors [3]. Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Fundamental Tracking - **Price and Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Copper main - contract was 103,870 with a daily increase of 1.54%, and the night - session closing price was 103,660 with a decrease of 0.20%. The LME Copper 3M electronic - plate closing price was 13,300 with an increase of 1.09%. The trading volume of the Shanghai Copper index was 691,628, an increase of 22,824 from the previous day, and the position was 698,229, an increase of 7,693. The trading volume of the LME Copper 3M electronic - plate was 33,827, an increase of 1,431, and the position was 324,000, a decrease of 670 [1]. - **Inventory and Premium**: The Shanghai Copper inventory was 149,339, an increase of 27,212; the LME Copper inventory was 141,625, an increase of 75. The LME copper premium increased by 25.92 from the previous day. The Shanghai 1 bright copper price increased by 400 to 89,900. The spot - to - near - month futures spread increased by 80 to 140 [1]. 2. Macro and Industry News - **Macro**: In the US, November retail sales increased by 0.6% month - on - month, November PPI rose to 3% year - on - year, and December existing home sales reached the strongest level since 2023. Some Fed officials advocated maintaining the interest rate in January, while others held a cautious stance [1]. - **Industry**: By 2040, global copper demand will grow significantly driven by AI and defense. The 2026 copper premium proposed by PPC to Japanese customers reached a record high. Codelco's November copper production decreased by 3% year - on - year. The US government may lift a mining ban in Minnesota [3]. 3. Trend Intensity - The copper trend intensity is 1, indicating a relatively strong trend [3].

Core Insights - The report highlights the adjustment of the financing margin ratio by the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, increasing the minimum margin for investors from 80% to 100%, which aims to curb excessive speculation and reduce systemic risks in the market [5][8] - The copper price has reached a historical high, with Shanghai copper prices exceeding 100,000 yuan per ton, indicating strong demand and potential investment opportunities in related stocks such as Luoyang Glass (603993) and Jiangxi Copper (600362) [6] - The domestic AI sector is entering a systematic layout and ecological construction phase, with applications expected to accelerate, presenting investment opportunities in companies like iFlytek (002230) and Zhongke Chuangda (300496) [6] Industry Developments - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is accelerating breakthroughs in all-solid-state batteries and advanced autonomous driving technologies, which may further expand automotive consumption [5] - The aging population is driving companies to focus on the silver economy, with firms like Aipeng Medical (300753) and Yueshen Health (002162) actively participating in this sector [6] Company Focus - Di'er Laser (300776) has completed the shipment of panel-level glass substrate through-hole equipment, achieving comprehensive coverage of wafer-level and panel-level TGV packaging laser technology [7] - Zhongke Information (300678) is collaborating with ecological partners to tackle technical challenges in low-altitude intelligent traffic management and drone airworthiness certification [7] - Lens Technology (300433) has established a vertically integrated manufacturing platform from core components to complete machine assembly, becoming a primary supplier for leading robotics clients in North America [7] - Jinhaitong (603061) is projecting a net profit increase of 104%-168% year-on-year for 2025, driven by sustained demand growth in the semiconductor packaging sector [7]