Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the newly released group standard for "Gold Exchange for Old" business by the China Gold Association signifies a move towards a more standardized, professional, and transparent development phase for this sector [1] - The standard comprehensively regulates aspects such as enterprise qualifications, management practices, service personnel, and equipment requirements for the gold exchange business [1] - The China Gold Association plans to promote the implementation of the standard through training and awareness campaigns, aiming for compliance in business operations, consumer confidence, and healthy industry development [1]

Core Insights - The global gold market is expected to enter a new phase in 2026, influenced by multiple interwoven factors, including geopolitical uncertainties and structural demand from investors and central banks [6][15]. Group 1: 2025 Gold Market Performance - The gold market in 2025 showed exceptional performance, with gold prices increasing by over 60% throughout the year and achieving more than 50 historical highs [3][12]. - Key drivers of this surge included economic expansion, risk and uncertainty, opportunity costs, and trend momentum, which collectively established gold's unique position in global asset allocation [3][12]. - China played a crucial role in the demand structure for gold, with global demand reaching a historical high of 3,640 tons in the first three quarters of 2025, a 41% increase year-on-year [5][14]. Group 2: 2026 Gold Market Outlook - The outlook for the gold market in 2026 suggests a dynamic balance influenced by various factors, including the potential for continued structural demand from investors and central banks, alongside pressures from global economic recovery and interest rate changes [6][15]. - Four potential scenarios for gold prices in 2026 are outlined: 1. Stable growth with a potential price fluctuation of -5% to +5% [6][15]. 2. Mild recession leading to a price increase of 5% to 15% [6][15]. 3. Severe economic downturn resulting in a price surge of 15% to 30% [6][15]. 4. Return of inflation causing a price decline of 5% to 20% [6][15]. Group 3: Central Bank Gold Purchases - Central bank purchases of gold are expected to remain a significant variable in the 2026 gold market, with emerging market central banks increasing their gold reserves [9][18]. - Gold accounts for approximately 25% of global central bank foreign exchange reserves, with developed economies holding about 30% and emerging markets around 15% [9][18]. - The trend towards diversification in global reserves is likely to enhance the gold allocation by emerging market central banks, reinforcing gold's strategic value in the global monetary system [9][19].

14日，委内瑞拉总统马杜罗通过社交媒体表示，委内瑞拉全国各地爆发的大规模抗议体现了委内瑞拉民 众对国家主权和能源资源的捍卫。马杜罗强调，委内瑞拉的石油资源属于委内瑞拉本国，谁想要，就必 须付钱。委内瑞拉不接受美国的"海盗行径"，也不容许抢劫与欺诈。 【最新伦敦金行情解析】 早盘黄金开盘即站稳4300之上，彰显出绝对的强势姿态。回顾上周五，黄金在4350至4257区间内震荡， 目前来看，这一大区间暂时维持不变。在此情形下，操作上应尽量顺应趋势做多看涨。不过，需留意若 价格未能突破4350，可能存在二次见顶后的回落风险，要提前考虑这部分回落空间。 当然，倘若本周黄金在强势走势中意外跌破4250，那就得重新审视强弱趋势的变化了，届时中期调整空 间也将提上考量日程，预计调整目标或指向4120附近，而这种可能性大概率会在周四、周五显现。 综上，周内行情较为明晰。周初重点关注多头延续性力度，但不宜过度看涨，上方有4350、4380两道关 键阻力位。同时，密切关注本周强弱支撑4250的得失情况，趋势变化的关键时间点落在周四、周五。就 日内行情而言，早盘黄金尽显强势继续上行，整体看涨，下方4285与4270构成关键支撑位。 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the non-ferrous and steel industries [9]. Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the sustained upward trend of copper, gold, and aluminum driven by industrial logic, despite uncertainties regarding future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [9][14]. - It suggests that the primary driver for non-ferrous metal pricing will shift from interest rate expectations to industrial demand growth, presenting ongoing investment opportunities [9][14]. - The report highlights the potential for gold prices to rise due to increased liquidity from the Federal Reserve's asset purchase program, which may weaken the dollar's credit [9][14]. - It notes that tight supply conditions are expected to support copper prices in the medium term, with significant inventory shortages in non-American regions [9][15]. - The aluminum sector is poised to benefit from the accelerated industrialization of aluminum as a substitute for copper in air conditioning systems, driven by rising copper prices [9][15]. Summary by Sections Non-Ferrous Metals - The report anticipates a super cycle for industrial metals, particularly copper, gold, and aluminum, supported by strong industrial demand [9][14]. - It recommends focusing on investment opportunities in the gold sector, particularly companies with improving production metrics [9][14]. - For copper, it highlights companies with significant resource reserves and ongoing production expansion as attractive investment targets [9][15]. Steel Industry - The steel sector is experiencing weak supply-demand fundamentals during the off-season, leading to pressure on steel profitability [16][20]. - Weekly rebar consumption has decreased significantly, with a 6.40% decline compared to the previous week and a 14.55% drop year-on-year [20]. - Steel prices have shown a slight overall decline, with the average price index for common steel dropping by 1.14% [32][33]. New Energy Metals - Lithium carbonate production in October 2025 saw a substantial year-on-year increase of 67.28%, indicating strong supply growth [37]. - The demand for new energy vehicles remains robust, with significant year-on-year growth in production and sales [41]. - Prices for lithium and cobalt have risen, reflecting increased demand and supply constraints in the market [46][48].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index fell by 0.92%, down 238 points, closing at 25,737 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.79% [1] - The early trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market was HKD 108.2 billion [1] Gold Sector - Gold stocks rose against the market trend due to increased central bank purchases and growing investment demand, with Zijin Mining International (02259) up 6.94% and Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (06693) up 3% [1] Resource Sector - Jiexin International Resources (03858) increased by over 6% as tungsten prices reached new highs, with institutions expecting a continued upward trend across the entire industry chain [2] - Chinese securities firms, including China Merchants Securities (06099) and Dongwu Securities, saw stock price increases due to announcements of higher margin trading limits [2] Insurance Sector - Domestic insurance stocks continued to rise, with expectations of double-digit growth in new business premiums and NBV, leading to Xinhua Insurance (01336) rising nearly 4% and China Pacific Insurance (02601) up 2.6% [2] Sportswear Sector - The sportswear sector saw collective gains, with Yuyuan Group (00551) up 6% and Li Ning (02331) up 5%, attributed to improved textile and apparel exports in November [2] Dairy Sector - Dairy stocks were active, with Yuran Dairy (09858) rising over 6% and Modern Dairy (01117) up over 5%, following government efforts to boost consumption [2] Technology Sector - Goldwind Technology (02208) rose over 4% as the market showed interest in commercial aerospace concepts, with institutions optimistic about the wind power equipment landscape [3] Pharmaceutical Sector - The pharmaceutical sector faced declines, with the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index down 3.95% and the Hang Seng Innovative Drug Index down 3.83%, highlighted by a drop of over 8% for Gilead Sciences (01672) [4] Optical Communication Sector - The optical communication sector experienced a significant downturn, with Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869) falling over 8% due to Oracle's delay in OpenAI data center construction [5] Semiconductor Sector - Concerns over an AI bubble resurfaced, leading to declines in semiconductor stocks, with Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) down over 6% and SMIC (00981) down over 2% [6]

上证报中国证券网讯（林铭溱 记者 孔令仪）12月15日，紫金黄金国际开盘涨2.04%，随后冲高，早盘 一度涨超7%，最高报158.5港元/股。截至10时01分记者发稿时，紫金黄金国际涨5.71%，报155.4港元/ 股。 除紫金黄金国际外，港股黄金及贵金属板块今早集体上涨。截至10时01分记者发稿时，港股赤峰黄金涨 4.54%，万国黄金集团涨3.44%，潼关黄金涨3.48%，大唐黄金涨1.92%，山东黄金涨1.64%。 来源：上海证券报·中国证券网 ...

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market's gold sector showed active performance, with Zijin Mining International's stock price rising over 5% at one point [1] - Zijin Mining International, spun off from Zijin Mining Group, focuses on the operation of overseas gold assets and ranks among the top globally in gold reserves by the end of 2024 [3] - The World Gold Council's CEO highlighted that the gold market is expected to perform outstandingly in 2025, with significant price increases and multiple historical highs throughout the year [3] Group 2 - Key factors driving gold price increases include economic expansion, risks and uncertainties, opportunity costs, and trend momentum [3] - The gold market is anticipated to enter a new phase in 2026, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and structural demand from investors and central banks [3] - The World Gold Council's report outlines various potential scenarios for the gold market in 2026, including stable global economic growth, mild recession, economic downturn, and a return to re-inflation [3]

Core Viewpoint - Recent strong price increases in precious metals, particularly gold, are driven by expectations of a "rate cut trade" and potential changes in U.S. monetary policy, which may support gold prices in the second half of the year [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The "rate cut trade" is expected to provide strong momentum for gold price increases, with fiscal policy changes anticipated to support gold prices [1] - Long-term catalysts for gold prices include the combination of "rate cut trade" and "Trump 2.0," alongside central bank gold accumulation amid protectionism and geopolitical tensions [1] Group 2: Demand and Supply - Global gold demand is projected to reach a historical high in 2024, primarily driven by strong purchases from central banks, with expectations that central banks will continue to lead gold demand in 2025 [1] - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for 13 consecutive months, reaching 7.412 million ounces by the end of November [1] Group 3: Investment Strategies - Investors are encouraged to consider participating in gold investments during subsequent price corrections, with a focus on direct investments in physical gold and tax-exempt gold ETFs [1] - The gold stock ETF (517400) is highlighted for covering the entire gold industry chain, suggesting a diversified investment approach [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry [2][10]. Core Insights - The report highlights increased volatility in copper and aluminum prices, with a focus on the continuation of steel policies [1]. - It emphasizes the low inventory levels of copper, which may lead to sustained high volatility in prices [6]. - The macroeconomic environment is supportive for copper demand, driven by domestic market strength [6]. - For aluminum, the report notes a mixed macro outlook and stresses the importance of fundamental support for prices [6]. - The report discusses the impact of U.S. monetary policy on gold prices, indicating a slight recovery in investment demand [6]. - It also mentions the rising prices of tungsten and the weak supply-demand dynamics in the rare earth market [6]. Summary by Sections Copper - LME copper and SHFE copper prices were reported at 11,816 and 94,080 USD/ton respectively, with weekly increases of 1.5% and 1.4% [6]. - The copper concentrate treatment charge was reported at -43.0 USD/dry ton, indicating tight supply [6]. - The operating rate of refined copper rod enterprises was 64.54%, down 1.87 percentage points week-on-week [6]. Aluminum - LME aluminum and SHFE aluminum prices were reported at 2,846 and 22,170 USD/ton respectively, with weekly decreases of 0.7% and 0.8% [6]. - The operating rate of aluminum processing enterprises was 61.8%, reflecting a slight decline [6]. - Social inventory levels for aluminum ingots and rods showed a decrease, indicating some demand resilience [6]. Gold - SHFE gold and COMEX gold prices were reported at 970.7 CNY/gram and 4,329.8 USD/ounce, with weekly increases of 1.0% and 2.4% [6]. - The SPDR Gold ETF's net holdings increased by 2.9 tons, suggesting a slight recovery in investment preference for gold [6]. Small Metals - Tungsten prices rose to 373,000 CNY/ton, with a weekly increase of 6.0% [6]. - Rare earth prices showed a decline, with market supply growth slowing down [6]. - Antimony prices decreased to 172,400 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week decline of 1.3% [6]. Steel - SHFE rebar and hot-rolled coil prices were reported at 3,060 and 3,232 CNY/ton respectively, with weekly declines of 3.1% and 2.7% [7]. - The total inventory of steel products decreased by 33.5% week-on-week, indicating a tightening supply [7]. - Recent policies have aimed at normalizing steel exports, which may reshape supply-demand dynamics [7]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with rich copper resources, such as Zijin Mining and China Nonferrous Mining [10]. - For gold, it recommends companies like Chifeng Jilong Gold and Shandong Gold [10]. - In the aluminum sector, it highlights companies like Shenhuo and China Aluminum [10]. - For small metals, it points to rare earth companies and tungsten producers [10]. - In the steel sector, it emphasizes companies with strong product structures and environmental capabilities [10].

每经AI快讯，12月15日，港股黄金股盘中震荡上涨，紫金黄金国际涨超6%，赤峰黄金涨近5%，山东黄 金、灵宝黄金等涨近2%。 ...