Group 1: Market Dynamics - Platinum prices surged to 312 CNY per gram, driven by industrial demand and supply constraints, particularly due to strikes in South African platinum mines [4][6] - The industrial demand for platinum accounts for 75% of its usage, significantly higher than gold's 10% [3][4] - The price of platinum is influenced by a threefold supply-demand mismatch: a 20% reduction in global production capacity, a 35% increase in demand from hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and a weakening of palladium substitution effects [4] Group 2: Investment Characteristics - Gold is perceived as a stable asset with a historical "safe-haven" status, while platinum is viewed as a more volatile investment tied to industrial applications [7] - The average premium for ancient gold ingots at auction reached 47%, compared to only 12% for platinum products [3] - A platinum ETF saw a 42% increase in the first quarter of 2025, outperforming gold ETFs, which only rose by 15% [7] Group 3: Recycling and Recovery - Platinum catalyst recovery processes have advanced, with new methods increasing recovery rates from 88% to 99.7%, enhancing the economic value of recycled platinum [6] - In contrast, gold recovery remains a more traditional process, with significant daily volumes of gold waste being recycled compared to platinum [6][7] - The economic value of recycled platinum from waste materials can be substantial, with estimates suggesting a value increase of 450,000 CNY per ton of waste catalyst [6]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focuses on the copper and aluminum sectors, highlighting the ongoing value reassessment driven by interest rate cut expectations and inflows from insurance capital [1][2]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Interest Rate Impact**: Enhanced expectations for interest rate cuts are expected to lead to a resonance of value and cyclical capital inflows in the copper and aluminum sectors, improving marginal pricing power [3][4]. - **Supply Constraints**: The copper supply side remains tight, with a projected increase of only 370,000 tons in 2025, significantly lower than previous forecasts. This includes reductions from major mines, exacerbated by U.S. investigations affecting global inventory movements [6][7]. - **Valuation Levels**: The copper sector is currently valued below historical averages, with companies like Zijin Mining showing recovery from lows but still reflecting market concerns about demand and macroeconomic expectations [9][10]. - **Aluminum Sector Attributes**: The aluminum sector is characterized by high dividends and low valuations, with leading companies like Hongqiao seeing gradual increases in valuation centers. The sector's overall PB and PE ratios are low, with high dividend yields indicating strong long-term growth potential [13][14]. Additional Important Insights - **Investment Opportunities**: Recommended companies for investment include Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum, with a focus on undervalued stocks in the Hong Kong market. Other notable mentions include China Nonferrous Mining, Minmetals Resources, and China Gold International, which are expected to see significant volume increases [12][17]. - **Market Trends**: The copper and aluminum markets are in a stable rebound phase, with strong demand resilience despite short-term fluctuations in solar photovoltaic orders. Long-term aluminum demand growth is projected to outpace that of copper and steel [15][16]. - **Insurance Capital Inflows**: Insurance capital is projected to flow into the copper and aluminum sectors, with estimates of annual inflows around 700 to 800 billion, indicating strong confidence in price stability [5][8]. Conclusion - The copper and aluminum sectors present significant investment opportunities due to favorable macroeconomic conditions, supply constraints, and attractive valuations. Investors are encouraged to focus on long-term growth potential while being mindful of short-term market fluctuations.

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate in the range of 4.25%-4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive pause since December 2024, aligning with market expectations [2] - The Fed's statement highlighted robust economic activity and low unemployment, but noted that inflation remains slightly elevated, indicating caution regarding external risks and tariff policy impacts [2] - The latest dot plot revealed significant internal divergence on the interest rate path for 2025, with 7 officials believing no rate cuts are necessary, while 10 support two rate cuts, reflecting a more conservative stance compared to March [3] Group 2 - The Fed revised its economic outlook, lowering the 2025 GDP growth forecast from 1.7% to 1.4% and raising core PCE inflation expectations from 2.8% to 3.1%, alongside an increase in the unemployment rate forecast from 4.4% to 4.5% [6] - The impact of tariffs on inflation expectations is reshaping the economic landscape, with the Fed anticipating core PCE inflation to rise to 3.1% in 2025, prompting a delay in rate cuts to prevent inflation expectations from becoming unanchored [7] - Fed Chair Powell emphasized a "data-dependent" approach, indicating that decisions will be based on labor market conditions, inflation data, and tariff effects, allowing for flexibility in policy responses [8] Group 3 - Geopolitical risks, such as conflicts in the Middle East and escalating global trade tensions, complicate the Fed's policy path, with current market focus on the Fed's policy trajectory and economic data rather than short-term safe-haven demand for gold [9] - Following the Fed's hawkish stance, the dollar index rose to 98.85, putting downward pressure on gold prices, which fell below the previous trading range, with a short-term bearish trend established [10] - Experts suggest that while gold may face short-term pressure due to the Fed's anti-inflation stance, it remains a core asset in a long-term stagflation environment, with potential for recovery if inflation data falls below 2.8% [12]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The report provides daily views and strategies for various futures commodities, including precious metals, base metals, energy, agricultural products, etc., with specific trends and suggestions for each commodity [2][5]. 3. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals - **Gold**: The Federal Reserve continues to hold rates steady, with a trend strength of 0 [6][7][11]. - **Silver**: Expected to continue rising, with a trend strength of 0 [7][11]. Base Metals - **Copper**: Falling inventories support prices, with a trend strength of 0 [13][15]. - **Aluminum**: Expected to oscillate strongly, with a trend strength of 1; Alumina: Monitor production cuts and maintenance, with a trend strength of 0 [16][18]. - **Zinc**: Under medium - term pressure, monitor social inventory changes, with a trend strength of -1 [19][20]. - **Lead**: Expected to trade within a range, with a trend strength of 0 [22][23]. - **Tin**: Tight present but weak future expectations, with a trend strength of 0 [25][29]. - **Nickel**: Concerns at the mine end have cooled, and smelting supply is elastic, with a trend strength of 0; Stainless steel: Negative feedback leads to increased production cuts, with supply and demand both weak and prices oscillating at a low level, with a trend strength of 0 [30][33]. Energy and Chemicals - **Carbonate Lithium**: Warehouse receipt de - stocking is accelerating, monitor potential purchases, with a trend strength of 0 [34][36]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Warehouse receipts are continuously de - stocking, monitor upside potential, with a trend strength of -1; Polysilicon: Upstream restarts production, and the futures price is falling, with a trend strength of -1 [38][40]. - **Iron Ore**: Expectations are fluctuating, and prices will oscillate within a range, with a trend strength of 0 [41]. - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: Affected by macro - sentiment, prices will oscillate widely, with a trend strength of 0 for both [45][46][48]. - **Silicon Iron and Manganese Silicon**: Affected by sector sentiment, prices will oscillate widely, with a trend strength of 0 for both [50][53]. - **Coke and Coking Coal**: Prices will oscillate widely, with a trend strength of 0 for both [54][56]. - **Steam Coal**: Demand needs to be released, and prices will oscillate widely, with a trend strength of 0 [58][61]. - **PVC**: Expected to oscillate in the short term, with downward pressure in the long run [54]. - **Fuel Oil**: Night trading oscillated weakly, and short - term strength is expected to pause; Low - sulfur fuel oil: The adjustment trend continues, and the spot high - low sulfur spread in the overseas market rebounded slightly [56]. Agricultural Products - **Palm Oil**: U.S. biofuel policy and Middle - East geopolitics are both favorable [63]. - **Soybean Oil**: Expected to rise oscillatingly [63]. - **Soybean Meal and Soybean No. 1**: Oscillating and adjusting [66]. - **Corn**: Expected to trade within a range [68]. - **Sugar**: Consolidating at a low level [69]. - **Cotton**: Monitor the impact of external markets [70]. - **Eggs**: The culling of laying hens is accelerating, waiting for the peak - season bullish factors to materialize [72]. - **Hogs**: Waiting for spot price confirmation, and the cost center for the far - end contracts is moving down [73]. - **Peanuts**: There is support at the bottom [74]. Others - **Container Freight Index (European Line)**: Currently in a sideways market, consider holding long positions in the August contract and short positions in the October contract [57]. - **Short - fiber and Bottle - grade Chip**: Monitor the increasing cost volatility, and prices will oscillate at a high level [61]. - **Offset Printing Paper**: Expected to trade within a range [62]. - **Log**: The basis is being repaired, and prices will oscillate widely, with a trend strength of 1 [62][64].

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) report indicates that gold has surpassed the euro to become the world's second-largest reserve asset, highlighting a trend of diversification in central bank assets [1][2] - As of the end of 2024, gold is projected to account for 20% of global official reserves, compared to the euro's 16%, driven by central bank purchases and record gold prices [2] - In 2024, central banks are expected to purchase over 1,000 tons of gold for the third consecutive year, with demand significantly influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility [2][3] Group 2 - The report reveals that approximately two-thirds of central banks invest in gold for asset diversification, while about 40% do so to hedge against geopolitical risks [3] - Countries affected by Western sanctions have seen a notable increase in gold's share of their official reserves, with these economies contributing to 50% of the largest annual growth in gold holdings since 1999 [3] - Several African nations are actively seeking to reduce reliance on the dollar by increasing gold purchases, with Tanzania investing $400 million in 6 tons of gold to stabilize its currency [3] Group 3 - The dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has declined by 2 percentage points in 2024, despite a slight increase in the euro's share, with the dollar now holding 46% of the market [4] - Over the past decade, the dollar's market share has decreased by 10 percentage points, indicating a sustained trend of de-dollarization [4] Group 4 - The ECB notes that since April, there are signs that euro assets may benefit from the declining confidence in the dollar, as U.S. Treasury yields rise while the dollar depreciates against the euro [9] - The instability of U.S. economic policy has led to accelerated sales of dollar assets, providing an opportunity for the euro, contingent on further integration steps within the Eurozone [9]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market started June on a negative note, with the Hang Seng Index dropping to 23,157.97 points, down 0.57% or 131.8 points, with a total turnover of HKD 145.245 billion [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell over 3% at one point but later narrowed its losses, closing down 0.7% at 5,134.11 points [1] - The market has shown signs of recovery after the "reciprocal tariffs" impact, with a significant decline in risk premiums being a key driver [1] Blue Chip Performance - Sands China (01928) led blue-chip gains, rising 4.28% to HKD 16.08, contributing 2.69 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Macau's gaming revenue for May reached MOP 21.193 billion, a 5% year-on-year increase, with total revenue for the first five months at MOP 97.707 billion, up 1.7% [2][5] - Other notable blue-chip movements included Chow Tai Fook (01929) up 3.22% and Galaxy Entertainment (00027) up 1.8%, while CSPC Pharmaceutical (01093) fell 4.81% [2] Sector Highlights Stablecoin Sector - The stablecoin sector surged following the enactment of the Stablecoin Ordinance in Hong Kong, with LianLian Digital (02598) rising 64.27% and Yike (09923) up 39.87% [3][4] - The ordinance aims to enhance the regulatory framework for digital asset activities in Hong Kong, with compliant stablecoins expected to launch by the end of the year [4] Gaming Sector - The gaming sector saw most stocks rise, with Sands China and Wynn Macau (01128) also posting gains [5] - Citigroup forecasts a 5% year-on-year increase in gaming revenue for June, estimating daily revenue at approximately MOP 6.17 billion [5] Gold Sector - Gold stocks performed well, with Tongguan Gold (00340) up 18.23% and other gold-related stocks also seeing gains due to rising gold prices amid geopolitical tensions [6] - Spot gold prices reached USD 3,350 per ounce, reflecting a nearly 2% increase [6] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector faced challenges, with major developers like Agile Group (03383) and R&F Properties (02777) experiencing significant declines [7] - The top 100 real estate companies in China reported a 10.8% year-on-year drop in sales for the first five months of 2025 [7] Automotive Sector - The automotive sector is under pressure due to a new wave of price wars, with companies like GAC Group (02238) and Li Auto (02015) seeing declines [8] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has expressed opposition to "cutthroat" competition in the automotive industry [8] Notable Stock Movements - Mixue Group (02097) reached a new high, closing up 7.54% at HKD 584.5, with an upgraded target price reflecting strong sales growth [9] - Alibaba Pictures (01060) rose 7.41% after announcing a name change to Damai Entertainment, indicating a strategic shift towards live events [10] - Leap Motor (09863) reported a 148% year-on-year increase in May deliveries, prompting an upgrade in sales forecasts [11] - CSPC Pharmaceutical (02005) fell 5.46% after reporting a significant drop in revenue and profit for Q1 2025 [12]

Core Insights - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime report highlights the infiltration of organized crime into the mining industry due to the surge in demand for critical minerals driven by renewable energy technologies [1] - Criminal networks are increasingly seeking to control mining sites, trade routes, and refining facilities, particularly in the gold supply chain, which has seen deep penetration by these organizations due to high profits and rising gold prices [1] Industry Overview - The majority of gold mines are located in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia, while gold refineries are primarily concentrated in Europe, Asia, and North America [1] - This geographical disparity leads to multiple cross-border transactions before precious metals reach refining centers, providing opportunities for criminal groups to exploit regulatory weaknesses and integrate illegal gold into the supply chain [1] Regulatory Implications - The concentration of refineries presents a critical point for disrupting criminal activities, suggesting that enhanced regulation of these key hubs could effectively curb the influx of illegal gold into the global market [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The long - term upward trend of copper remains intact, with high - level volatility. The 2025 annual average price is expected to be around $9400, higher than in 2024. Trade negotiations and global trade order are key concerns [2][8]. - Aluminum prices are relatively high, with the supply growth rate expected to decline in 2025. The price may be high in the first half and low in the second half, and macro factors may amplify price fluctuations [9][15]. - Zinc consumption has a weak outlook, and the price is expected to range between RMB 21,000 - 25,500 per ton for SHFE zinc and $2500 - 3300 per ton for LME zinc [17][36]. - Tin fundamentals are strong, and prices are expected to remain high - level volatile. The estimated price range is RMB 236,000 - 305,000 per ton for SHFE tin and $29,000 - 38,000 per ton for LME tin [37][48]. - For nickel, supply is in surplus, and costs are rising. The price of SHFE nickel is expected to have difficulty breaking through the RMB 120,000 - 130,000 per ton range [53][69]. - Lithium prices are expected to oscillate widely at the bottom, with a core price range of RMB 60,000 - 90,000 per ton [90]. - Gold prices may continue to hit new highs, with international prices predicted to reach $4000 - 4100 per ounce and domestic prices to reach RMB 920 - 950 per gram [91][103]. - Silver prices are likely to fluctuate at a high level, driven by multiple attributes [103][110]. - The industrial silicon futures market is developing steadily, and the industry is facing supply - demand imbalance, with supply exceeding demand expected to continue in 2025 [111][117]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper Market - **Global Supply and Demand**: In 2024, the growth of global copper concentrate production was lower than that of demand. In 2025, many mining companies lowered production targets. The shortage of copper concentrate supply will take time to ease, and overseas medium - and long - term refined copper demand is expected to grow [2]. - **China's Supply and Demand**: Domestic scrap copper direct utilization is decreasing, and supply is expected to be tight in 2025. Refined copper production growth is constrained by raw material supply, and terminal demand is driven by power grids, home appliances, and automobiles, while the real estate sector is a drag [3][6]. - **Macro - market Analysis**: Capital inflows into copper due to its industrial and financial attributes. Trump's potential 25% tariff on copper would increase short - term price volatility and change the global supply chain [7]. - **Price Forecast**: The long - term upward trend of copper remains, but short - term policy uncertainty has a great impact. The 2025 annual average price is expected to be around $9400, higher than in 2024 [8]. Aluminum Market - **Supply Analysis**: Future new electrolytic aluminum projects are mainly in Asia. China's production growth rate will slow down in 2025, and global production growth may decline. China's imports may also decrease [10][11]. - **Demand Analysis**: Aluminum consumption growth may slow down in 2025, with exports expected to decline and domestic demand growth difficult to improve [12]. - **Price Forecast**: As long as China's production ceiling is not lifted, there is price support, but cost reduction and weak demand limit the upside. Prices may be high in the first half and low in the second half [15]. Zinc Market - **Supply Analysis**: Zinc concentrate production has been declining, but exploration investment is slowly recovering. Import volume has increased, and processing fees have rebounded [18][23]. - **Demand Analysis**: Overseas zinc consumption in various fields is still weak, while domestic consumption shows resilience, but there are potential impacts from tariffs on exports [30][31]. - **Price Forecast**: The price is expected to range between RMB 21,000 - 25,500 per ton for SHFE zinc and $2500 - 3300 per ton for LME zinc [36]. Tin Market - **2024 Market Analysis**: In 2024, tin prices rose, inventories decreased, production increased, and consumption improved [37][38]. - **2025 Trend Outlook**: Global tin ore supply may decline in 2025, and there will be a shortage of over 20,000 tons. The price is expected to remain high - level volatile [41][44]. - **Price Forecast**: The estimated price range is RMB 236,000 - 305,000 per ton for SHFE tin and $29,000 - 38,000 per ton for LME tin [48]. Nickel Market - **Supply and Demand**: Nickel ore supply is mainly from Indonesia. Supply is in surplus, and demand lacks highlights. China's stainless steel production supports nickel consumption [53][56]. - **Cost and Price**: The cost of the nickel industry is rising, and the price of SHFE nickel is expected to have difficulty breaking through the RMB 120,000 - 130,000 per ton range [60][69]. Lithium Market - **Supply and Demand**: In 2025, lithium supply is increasing, and demand is also high. There is a surplus in the market, but the surplus is narrowing [75][84]. - **Price Forecast**: Lithium prices are expected to oscillate widely at the bottom, with a core price range of RMB 60,000 - 90,000 per ton [90]. Gold Market - **Market Review**: From 2018 - 2025, various factors such as trade frictions and geopolitical conflicts have stimulated the rise of gold prices [91]. - **Price Forecast**: International gold prices are predicted to reach $4000 - 4100 per ounce, and domestic prices to reach RMB 920 - 950 per gram [103]. Silver Market - **Fundamentals**: In 2024, global silver supply increased, and demand decreased. In 2025, the supply shortage is expected to further narrow [103]. - **Price Forecast**: Silver prices are likely to fluctuate at a high level, driven by multiple attributes [110]. Silicon Market - **Futures Market**: The industrial silicon and polysilicon futures markets are developing steadily, with increasing trading volume and participation [111][112]. - **Supply - Demand Situation**: In 2025, the silicon industry is facing supply - demand imbalance, with supply exceeding demand expected to continue [114][117].

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