1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - The successful breakthrough in the first - round US - Iran nuclear talks has marginally warmed market sentiment. The rebound in risk appetite has pressured the US dollar to correct, leading to a collective rebound in the precious metals market. The price of the platinum main contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange has risen by over 10%. If the slowdown in employment and inflation is further verified, platinum and palladium may catch up in price with the boost of the financial attributes of gold and silver. In the short term, the trends of platinum and palladium may follow the rhythm of gold and silver, and high - volatility行情 may continue. In the medium - to - long term, the industrial logic of platinum and palladium still dominates the trading rhythm, and the supply - demand pattern differentiation may continue to drive the "platinum - strong, palladium - weak" market [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - Platinum main contract closing price: 545.05 yuan/gram, up 52.15 yuan; palladium main contract closing price: 438.15 yuan/gram, up 30.90 yuan - Platinum main contract open interest: 10387.00 lots, down 277.00 lots; palladium main contract open interest: 3179.00 lots, up 90.00 lots [2] 3.2 Spot Market - Shanghai Gold Exchange platinum spot price (Pt9995): 543.99 yuan/gram, up 16.00 yuan; Yangtze River palladium spot average price: 428.00 yuan/gram, up 40.00 yuan - Platinum main contract basis: - 1.06 yuan/gram, down 36.15 yuan; palladium main contract basis: - 10.15 yuan/gram, up 9.10 yuan - Platinum CFTC non - commercial long positions (weekly): 9966.00 contracts, down 243.00 contracts; palladium CFTC non - commercial long positions (weekly): 3003.00 contracts, down 342.00 contracts [2] 3.3 Supply and Demand Situation - 2025 estimated total platinum supply: 220.40 tons, down 0.80 tons; 2025 estimated total palladium supply: 293.00 tons, down 5.00 tons - 2025 estimated total platinum demand: 261.60 tons, up 25.60 tons; 2025 estimated total palladium demand: 287.00 tons, down 27.00 tons [2] 3.4 Macroeconomic Data - US dollar index: 97.61, down 0.35; VIX volatility index: 17.76; 10 - year US Treasury real yield: 1.88%, down 0.01 percentage points [2] 3.5 Industry News - The US - Iran nuclear talks in Oman ended, and the two sides reached a consensus on continuing dialogue. - The Fed Vice - Chair Jefferson is "cautiously optimistic" about the US economic outlook. - The preliminary value of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index in February in the US reached 57.3, the highest in six months, and the 1 - year inflation expectation dropped to 3.5%, the lowest in a year. - The People's Bank of China's gold reserves have increased for 15 consecutive months, reaching 74.19 million ounces by the end of January 2026, an increase of 40,000 ounces month - on - month. - US President Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose tariffs on countries that purchase sanctioned Iranian goods and services. - The US and India reached a temporary trade agreement framework, with India canceling or reducing tariffs on US industrial products, food, and agricultural products, and the US reducing the so - called "reciprocal tariffs" on Indian goods from 25% to 18% [2] 3.6 Key Points of Concern - US January retail sales data on February 10 at 21:30 - US January non - farm payrolls data on February 11 at 21:30 - US January CPI data on February 13 at 21:30 [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints - In the short - term, the high - volatility market of precious metals may continue. The platinum and palladium markets may show a wide - range fluctuation pattern affected by the gold price. The support level range for London platinum is $1900 - 2000 per ounce, and for London palladium, it is $1500 - 1600 per ounce. [2] - The cooling trend in the US labor market continues, strengthening the medium - term interest rate cut expectation. Against the background of Trump's mid - term election pressure and Wash's past policy flexibility, the Fed's easing path is likely to continue. [2] - The EU's formal postponement of the 2035 internal combustion engine ban and strengthening of vehicle exhaust emission standards at the end of last year bring higher platinum loading intensity. Although the global passenger car sales are moderately adjusted due to recession concerns, the increasing penetration rate of hybrid and hydrogen - fuel - cell commercial vehicles may improve the medium - to - long - term demand curve for platinum. [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the platinum main contract is 540.30 yuan/gram, down 46.75 yuan; the closing price of the palladium main contract is 442.70 yuan/gram, down 8.90 yuan. [2] - The holding volume of the platinum main contract is 10387.00 lots, down 277.00 lots; the holding volume of the palladium main contract is 3179.00 lots, up 90.00 lots. [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of platinum (Pt9995) on the Shanghai Gold Exchange is 546.47 yuan/gram, down 41.63 yuan; the average spot price of Yangtze River palladium is 433.00 yuan/gram, up 16.00 yuan. [2] - The basis of the platinum main contract is 6.17 yuan/gram, up 5.12 yuan; the basis of the palladium main contract is - 9.70 yuan/gram, up 24.90 yuan. [2] 3.3 Supply - Demand Situation - The non - commercial long positions of platinum in CFTC (weekly) are 9966.00 contracts, down 243.00 contracts; the non - commercial long positions of palladium in CFTC (weekly) are 3003.00 contracts, down 342.00 contracts. [2] - The total supply of platinum in 2025 is expected to be 220.40 tons, down 0.80 tons; the total supply of palladium in 2025 is expected to be 293.00 tons, down 5.00 tons. [2] - The total demand for platinum in 2025 is expected to be 261.60 tons, up 25.60 tons; the total demand for palladium in 2025 is expected to be 287.00 tons, down 27.00 tons. [2] 3.4 Macro Data - The US dollar index is 97.63, up 0.26; the 10 - year US Treasury real yield is 1.94%, up 0.02%. [2] - The VIX volatility index is 18.64, up 0.64. [2] 3.5 Industry News - The US ISM Services PMI in January slightly declined to 53.8, better than market expectations. Business activity rebounded, but new order growth slowed, and export orders shrank at the fastest pace since March 2023. Employment hardly expanded, and the price index reached a three - month high. [2] - The US ADP added 22,000 new jobs in January, far lower than the market expectation of 48,000. The previous value was revised down from 41,000 to 37,000. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the January non - farm employment report on February 11, job vacancy data on February 5, and reschedule the release of January CPI on February 13. [2] - Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi clarified the official stance on Iran's talks with the US in Oman, saying the negotiation will be held in Muscat, Oman's capital, around 10 a.m. on February 6. [2] - The Fed announced that it will not adjust the capital level of large - scale banks in the 2026 stress - test cycle and is currently considering multiple reforms to improve transparency. [2] - The Eurozone's CPI in January increased by only 1.7% year - on - year, the lowest level since September 2024. The core CPI dropped to 2.2%, the lowest since October 2021. Service inflation slowed to 3.2%. The market expects the European Central Bank to keep rates unchanged this week. [2] 3.6 Key Events to Watch - The European Central Bank's interest rate decision will be announced on February 5 at 21:15. [2] - The release time of the US January non - farm employment report is to be determined. [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the report 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short - term, as market sentiment stabilizes, gold has stopped falling and rebounded. The bottom of the stage is expected to be gradually established, but bullish confidence still needs to be restored. Investors can choose to allocate at low prices [1] - Affected by factors such as regulatory restrictions and macro - news sentiment, silver prices may fluctuate widely in the range of $75 - 95. Before the holiday, the exchange raised margin requirements again. Institutions may hold empty positions and wait and see, resulting in a decline in liquidity and volatility. Single - side operations need to be cautious [1] - Palladium rebounds following gold in the short - term, and its price will enter a consolidation phase. It is recommended to wait and see temporarily until the direction is clear [1] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Domestic Futures Closing Prices - The AU2604 contract rose 85.18 yuan/gram on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 8.45% compared to February 2 [1] - The AG2604 contract fell 3386 yuan/kg on February 3, 2026, with a daily decrease of 13.64% compared to February 2 [1] - The PT2606 contract rose 20.80 yuan, with a daily increase of 3.77% [1] - The PD2606 contract rose 36.85 yuan/gram on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 8.91% compared to February 2 [1] Foreign Futures Closing Prices - The COMEX gold main contract rose $289.60 on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 6.19% compared to February 2 [1] - The COMEX silver main contract rose $5.65, with a daily increase of 7.13% [1] - The NYMEX platinum main contract rose $93.80 on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 4.43% compared to February 2 [1] - The NYMEX palladium main contract rose $21.00, with a daily increase of 1.22% [1] Spot Prices - London gold rose $286.88 on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 6.16% compared to the previous day [1] - London silver rose $6.22, with a daily increase of 7.85% [1] - Spot platinum rose $102.00 on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 4.76% compared to the previous day [1] - Spot palladium rose $2.84, with a daily increase of 0.16% [1] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange's gold T + D rose 69.22 yuan/gram on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 6.74% compared to the previous day [1] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange's silver T + D fell 1820 yuan/kg on February 3, 2026, with a daily decrease of 7.77% compared to the previous day [1] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange's platinum 9995 rose 50 yuan/gram on February 3, 2026, with a daily increase of 9.76% compared to the previous day [1] Basis - The basis of gold TD - Shanghai gold main contract was 2.56 yuan, down 15.96 yuan from the previous day, and the historical one - year quantile was 46.10% [1] - The basis of silver TD - Shanghai silver main contract was 154 yuan, up 1566 yuan from the previous day, and the historical one - year quantile was 60.60% [1] - The basis of London gold - COMEX gold was - 24.33 yuan, down 2.72 yuan from the previous day, and the historical one - year quantile was 33.50% [1] - The basis of London silver - COMEX silver was 0.50 yuan, up 0.56 yuan from the previous day, and the historical one - year quantile was 95.90% [1] Price Ratios - The COMEX gold/silver ratio was 58.54, down 0.52 from the previous day, with a daily decrease of 0.88% [1] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange gold/silver ratio was 51.00, up 10.38 from the previous day, with a daily increase of 25.57% [1] - The NYMEX platinum/palladium ratio was 1.27, up 0.04 from the previous day, with a daily increase of 3.17% [1] - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange platinum/palladium ratio was 1.27, down 0.06 from the previous day, with a daily decrease of 4.72% [1] Interest Rates and Exchange Rates - The 10 - year US Treasury yield was 4.28%, down 0.01 percentage points from the previous day, with a daily decrease of 0.2% [1] - The 2 - year US Treasury yield was 3.57%, unchanged from the previous day [1] - The 10 - year TIPS Treasury yield was 1.92%, down 0.02 percentage points from the previous day, with a daily decrease of 1.0% [1] - The US dollar index was 97.39, down 0.23 from the previous day, with a daily decrease of 0.23% [1] - The on - shore RMB exchange rate was 6.9350, down 0.0064 from the previous day, with a daily decrease of 0.09% [1] Inventory and Positions - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's gold inventory was 103,032 kg on February 3, 2026, up 3 kg from the previous day, with an increase of 0.00% [1] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's silver inventory was 449,653 kg on February 3, 2026, down 12,970 kg from the previous day, with a decrease of 2.80% [1] - The COMEX gold inventory was 35,755,533 ounces on February 3, 2026, up 130,179 ounces from the previous day, with an increase of 0.37% [1] - The COMEX silver inventory was 403,857,528 ounces on February 3, 2026, down 1,840,067 ounces from the previous day, with a decrease of 0.45% [1] - The COMEX platinum registered warehouse receipts were 18,962,352 ounces on February 3, 2026, down 32,689 ounces from the previous day, with a decrease of 0.17% [1] - The COMEX palladium registered warehouse receipts were 103,070,933 ounces on February 3, 2026, down 946,605 ounces from the previous day, with a decrease of 0.91% [1] - The SPDR gold ETF position was 1,083 tons on February 3, 2026, down 3.72 tons from the previous day, with a decrease of 0.34% [1] - The SLV silver ETF position was 16,438 tons on February 3, 2026, down 108.90 tons from the previous day, with a decrease of 0.66% [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The US's tough actions against Venezuela have temporarily boosted market risk - aversion sentiment, leading to a strong performance in the precious metals market, with significant rebounds in the platinum and palladium futures contracts on both domestic and international exchanges [2]. - Platinum is expected to maintain strong resilience due to the Fed's easing expectations, the continuation of the supply - demand structural deficit, and the long - term expansion of demand expectations in the hydrogen energy economy [2]. - The demand for palladium is expected to weaken due to its over - concentration in the automotive catalyst field and the continuous popularization of new - energy vehicles. The palladium market is gradually shifting from a supply shortage to a surplus, but the bullish sentiment driven by interest - rate cut expectations may support its price, and its current low price may make it a cost - effective choice again [2]. - In the short term, the situation between the US and Venezuela increases the risk - aversion premium, attracting risk - aversion funds into the precious metals market and potentially supporting prices. In the medium to long term, the differentiation in supply - demand patterns may continue to drive the "platinum - strong, palladium - weak" market trend [2]. - For the running range, the upper resistance level for London platinum is $2400 per ounce, and the lower support level is $1900 per ounce; the upper resistance level for London palladium is $1800 per ounce, and the lower support level is $1500 per ounce [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the palladium main contract (daily, yuan/gram) is 471.90, up 23.15; the closing price of the platinum main contract (daily, yuan/gram) is 616.80, up 35.00 [2]. - The position of the platinum main contract (daily, lots) is 10387.00, down 277.00; the position of the palladium main contract (daily, lots) is 3179.00, up 90.00 [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - The average spot price of Yangtze River palladium is 605.53, up 31.88; the spot price of platinum on the Shanghai Gold Exchange (Pt9995) is 419.00, up 6.00 [2]. - The basis of the palladium main contract (daily, yuan/gram) is - 11.27, down 3.12; the basis of the platinum main contract (daily, yuan/gram) is - 52.90, down 17.15 [2]. 3.3 Supply - Demand Situation - The CFTC non - commercial long positions of palladium (weekly, contracts) are 9966.00, down 243.00; the CFTC non - commercial long positions of platinum (weekly, contracts) are 3003.00, down 342.00 [2]. - The total supply of palladium (annual, tons) in 2025 is expected to be 220.40, down 0.80; the total supply of platinum (annual, tons) in 2025 is expected to be 293.00, down 5.00 [2]. - The total demand for platinum (annual, tons) in 2025 is expected to be 261.60, up 25.60; the total demand for palladium (annual, tons) in 2025 is expected to be 287.00, down 27.00 [2]. 3.4 Macroeconomic Data - The US dollar index is 98.46, up 0.21; the 10 - year US Treasury real yield is 1.94%, up 0.01 [2]. - The VIX volatility index is 14.51, down 0.44 [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Venezuelan President Maduro made his first appearance in the US Southern District of New York Federal Court, pleading "not guilty" to the US "accusations", and was required by the US judge to appear in court again on March 17 [2]. - The US ISM manufacturing index in December 2025 slightly decreased from 48.2 to 47.9, remaining below 50 for 10 consecutive months and reaching a new low since October 2024. New orders have contracted for four consecutive months, export orders are still weak, and employment has declined for 11 consecutive months [2]. - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said that if the economic and price trends meet the central bank's expectations, the Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates. He also said that the Japanese economy achieved a moderate recovery last year despite the impact of US tariff hikes on corporate profits [2]. - Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen warned that a "fiscal dominance" scenario is brewing, where a large debt scale may force the central bank to keep interest rates low to reduce debt - servicing costs rather than focus on curbing inflation. The US Congressional Budget Office estimates that the US deficit will reach $1.9 trillion this year, and the debt - to - GDP ratio will rise to 100% and continue to climb [2]. 3.6 Key Points to Watch - The US ISM non - manufacturing PMI on January 6 at 23:00 [2] - The US ADP employment report on January 7 at 21:15 [2] - The US December non - farm payrolls report on January 9 at 21:30 [2]

Group 1 - The expectation of interest rate cuts in the US is keeping the dollar at low levels, while domestic industrial profits for November show a significant year-on-year decline, leading to market anticipation of favorable policies in Q1 next year [1] - Basic metals experienced a notable pullback in the afternoon session after initial gains, with Shanghai aluminum leading the rise at 0.83%, followed by lead at 0.78%, copper at 0.76%, zinc at 0.54%, while tin and nickel saw declines of 0.99% and 0.86% respectively [1][2] Group 2 - In the futures market, copper closed at 98,860 with an increase of 750, or 0.76%, while aluminum rose to 22,570, up 185, or 0.83% [2] - The current spot price for copper ranges from 101,050 to 101,250, with an average of 101,150, reflecting an increase of 3,300 [3] - The outlook for copper indicates a potential price retreat due to weak demand, with expected prices between 97,000 and 99,000 [4] - Zinc prices are expected to remain volatile at high levels, with trading volumes reported at 0-250 tons in Shanghai and 0-150 tons in Tianjin [5] - Lead prices showed a slight increase, closing at 17,490 with a rise of 135, or 0.78%, but market activity remains subdued due to low demand [5] - Tin prices fell to 334,590, down 3,360, or 0.99%, with expectations of fluctuating prices between 325,000 and 355,000 [5] - Nickel prices continue to rise, influenced by ongoing developments in Indonesia, although overall trading activity remains low [5]

Report Summary Investment Rating - No investment rating provided in the report. Core View - The optimistic trading sentiment in the precious metals market continues to boost the platinum and palladium markets. The 2606 main contracts of platinum and palladium on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange both hit the daily limit after the opening, with palladium falling back during the session. The continuous shortage of physical spot and cross - regional arbitrage trading have significantly amplified the price elasticity of platinum and palladium recently. In the long - term, platinum prices may be supported by the Fed's easing expectations, the continuation of the supply - demand structural deficit pattern, and the expansion of medium - and long - term demand expectations in the hydrogen energy economy. Palladium's demand is expected to weaken due to over - concentration in the automotive catalyst field and the continuous popularization of new energy vehicles, but the bullish sentiment driven by interest rate cut expectations may provide some support for its price. The prices of platinum and palladium show a parabolic upward trend, and the need for basis repair may increase the short - term correction risk [2]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Data - **Futures Market**: The closing price of the platinum main contract was 619.95 yuan/gram, up 56.35 yuan; the closing price of the palladium main contract was 532.55 yuan/gram, up 27.85 yuan. The platinum main contract's open interest was 10387.00 lots, down 277.00 lots; the palladium main contract's open interest was 3179.00 lots, up 90.00 lots [2]. - **Spot Market**: The Shanghai Gold Exchange's platinum spot price (Pt9995) was 561.61 yuan/gram, up 28.04 yuan; the Yangtze River palladium spot price increased by 6.00 yuan. The platinum main contract's basis was - 28.31 yuan/gram, down 28.31 yuan; the palladium main contract's basis was - 97.55 yuan/gram, down 21.85 yuan [2]. - **CFTC Non - commercial Long Positions**: The platinum CFTC non - commercial long positions were 9966.00 contracts, down 243.00 contracts; the palladium CFTC non - commercial long positions were 3003.00 contracts, down 342.00 contracts [2]. 2. Supply and Demand - **Supply**: The total annual supply of platinum in 2025 is expected to be 220.40 tons, down 0.80 tons; the total annual supply of palladium in 2025 is expected to be 293.00 tons, down 5.00 tons [2]. - **Demand**: The total annual demand for platinum in 2025 is expected to be 261.60 tons, up 25.60 tons; the total annual demand for palladium in 2025 is expected to be 287.00 tons, down 27.00 tons [2]. 3. Macroeconomic Data - The US dollar index was 98.26, down 0.45; the 10 - year US Treasury real yield was 1.94%, up 0.02%. The VIX volatility index was 14.08, down 0.83 [2]. 4. Industry News - The Ukrainian delegation completed negotiations with the US and the 20 - point "peace plan" is in the initial draft stage. Fed Governor Milan said that if the Fed does not continue to cut interest rates next year, it may face the risk of an economic recession. The EU extended economic sanctions against Russia for 6 months until July 31, 2026. According to CME's "FedWatch", the probability of a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut by the Fed in January next year is 19.9%, and the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 80.1%. By March next year, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point interest rate cut is 44.7%, the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 47.1%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point interest rate cut is 8.2% [2]. 5. Price Outlook - This week, the London platinum spot price is expected to face resistance at 2300 US dollars/ounce and support at 1800 US dollars/ounce; the London palladium spot price is expected to face resistance at 1900 US dollars/ounce and support at 1600 US dollars/ounce [2]. 6. Key Data to Watch - On December 23 at 21:30, the US GDP deflator quarter - on - quarter (%) will be released; on December 24 at 21:30, the US initial jobless claims will be released [2]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The Fed's restart of interest - rate cuts has driven the prices of platinum - group metals to continue rising, with the price of London platinum hitting a new record high. The recent price increases of platinum and palladium are mainly driven by spot shortages and arbitrage trading [2]. - In the medium - to - long - term, platinum prices may continue to be supported by the Fed's easing expectations, the continuation of the structural supply - demand deficit pattern, and the expected expansion of long - term demand in the hydrogen economy. However, the demand outlook for palladium is weakening due to over - concentration in the automotive catalyst field and the continuous popularization of new - energy vehicles. The palladium market is shifting from a supply shortage to a surplus, but the bullish sentiment driven by interest - rate cut expectations may provide some support for its price [2]. - Given the significant recent price increases in the precious - metal market, short - term correction risks should be noted. Specific price ranges for different contracts and spot prices are provided [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - Platinum: The closing price of the platinum main contract was 485.75 yuan/gram, up 11.65 yuan. The main - contract holding volume was 10,387 hands, down 277 hands [2]. - Palladium: The closing price of the palladium main contract was 423.85 yuan/gram, up 19.15 yuan. The main - contract holding volume was 3,179 hands, up 90 hands [2]. 3.2现货市场 - Platinum: The spot price of platinum on the Shanghai Gold Exchange (Pt9995) was 471.32 yuan/gram, up 4.47 yuan. The basis of the platinum main contract was - 14.43 yuan/gram, down 7.18 yuan. The non - commercial long positions of platinum in CFTC (weekly) were 9,966 contracts, down 243 contracts [2]. - Palladium: The spot price of palladium in the Yangtze River market was 385 yuan/gram, up 19 yuan. The basis of the palladium main contract was - 38.85 yuan/gram, down 0.15 yuan. The non - commercial long positions of palladium in CFTC (weekly) were 3,003 contracts, down 342 contracts [2]. 3.3 Supply - Demand Situation - Platinum: The total annual supply in 2025 is expected to be 220.4 tons, down 0.8 tons. The total annual demand in 2025 is expected to be 261.6 tons, up 25.6 tons [2]. - Palladium: The total annual supply in 2025 is expected to be 293 tons, down 5 tons. The total annual demand in 2025 is expected to be 287 tons, down 27 tons [2]. 3.4 Macroeconomic Data - The US dollar index was 98.28, down 0.12. The 10 - year US Treasury real yield was 1.93%, unchanged. The VIX volatility index was 16.50, up 0.76 [2]. - US economic data: The December New York Fed Manufacturing Index was - 3.9 (expected 9.7, previous 18.7); the December NAHB Housing Market Index was 39 (expected 38, previous 38) [2]. - Fed officials' statements: Williams expects the US unemployment rate to fall to 4.5% by the end of 2025, noting increased labor - market risks and eased inflation risks. Milan believes the Fed's policy stance is an unnecessary constraint on the economy, and supports larger - scale interest - rate cuts in the future [2]. - CME "FedWatch": The probability of a 25 - basis - point interest - rate cut by the Fed in January next year is 24.4%, and the probability of keeping the rate unchanged is 75.6%. By March next year, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point cut is 43.5%, the probability of keeping the rate unchanged is 47.5%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point cut is 9.1% [2]. 3.5 Industry News - The Fed's restart of interest - rate cuts has pushed up the prices of platinum - group metals. The recent price increases of platinum and palladium are due to spot shortages and arbitrage trading. The tightening of physical supply and increased ETF holdings of palladium have exacerbated the supply - demand contradiction, while large basis and spread differences have spurred arbitrage [2]. 3.6 Key Points of Attention - On December 16, at 21:30, the US November non - farm payrolls report will be released. At 23:00, the US Markit S&P Global PMI (services & manufacturing) will be released [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a significant increase in silver prices, with spot silver rising by 4.34% to $60.6777 per ounce, and reaching a historical high of $60.8305 per ounce [1] - COMEX silver futures also saw a notable increase of 4.78%, closing at $61.205 per ounce, and hitting a new high of $61.295 per ounce in after-hours trading [1] - In contrast, COMEX copper futures experienced a decline of 1.98%, settling at $5.3365 per pound, indicating a period of low volatility and downward movement [1] Group 2 - The article reports that spot platinum increased by 2.62%, reaching $1697.12 per ounce, while spot palladium rose by 2.41%, closing at $1511.46 per ounce [1]