Core Viewpoint - Barclays believes that the AI investment boom is triggering a global supercycle in commodities, presenting significant opportunities for investors [3][5]. Group 1: Capital Expenditure and Commodity Demand - Barclays estimates that capital expenditure by cloud service providers will exceed $2.5 trillion over the next five years, with copper demand being the most prominent [5][6]. - The report highlights that the demand for specific minerals and rare earth elements will surge due to ongoing upgrades in AI infrastructure [3][5]. - The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that $500-600 billion in new investments will be needed for copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt over the next 15 years, with copper accounting for half of this demand [7][8]. Group 2: Beneficiary Countries - Mining-exporting countries like Chile, Peru, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are positioned to benefit significantly from this investment cycle [10][9]. - Australia, Indonesia, and Brazil are also expected to see substantial gains from the export of other minerals and rare earth elements [11]. - Despite global mineral extraction being widespread, China dominates the refining sector, processing nearly 50% of global refined minerals, indicating a sustained tight trade relationship with the world [11]. Group 3: Historical Insights and Trade Conditions - Historical commodity boom periods, particularly those led by China from 2002-2007 and 2010-2014, show that fixed capital formation in commodity-exporting countries significantly contributes to GDP growth [13][15]. - The current supercycle is characterized by a decoupling of copper prices from oil prices, which traditionally have been correlated [20][24]. - This decoupling creates favorable trade conditions for countries that are net oil importers but major exporters of key minerals, enhancing their currencies' strength [24][28].

巴克莱认为AI投资狂潮正在催生一场全球大宗商品的超级周期，对投资者而言意味着重大机遇。 追风交易台消息，11月19日，巴克莱研究部发表研报，随着AI基础设施建设的持续升级，对特定矿产和稀土元素的需求将急剧攀升，这将为矿产出口国 带来多年投资周期的红利。 研报强调在所有受AI驱动的大宗商品中，铜的需求最为突出。智利、秘鲁、刚果（金）和澳大利亚等矿业出口国将迎来多年的投资繁荣，对应主权货币 汇率有望走强。 国也将从AI投资潮中受益） （左图：铜矿商将受益最多，右图：矿业出口 巴克莱指出，目前铜价上涨与油价疲软并存的罕见现象，对于那些进口石油但出口金属的国家（如智利、秘鲁）来说是巨大的贸易条件重大利好，为其货 币提供了额外支撑。 AI投资推动商品需求爆发式增长 AI基础设施建设的速度决定了技术进步的步伐，而这一建设过程严重依赖特定矿产和稀土元素，使大宗商品日益成为焦点。 研报估计，仅超大规模云服务商在未来五年的资本支出就将超过2.5万亿美元。分析认为这一数字甚至可能被低估，因为估算数据通常是滞后指标，且不 包括非超大规模企业和私营公司。 能源、电力、电气基础设施、冷却和散热管理、半导体和硬件投入，以及数据中心建筑材 ...

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector has emerged as one of the strongest performing sectors in the market since 2025, with the China Securities Shenyin Wanguo Non-Ferrous Metals Index leading 31 first-level sub-industries with a nearly 70% increase [2][4]. Group 1: Driving Factors Behind Sector Strength - The recent strength in the non-ferrous metal sector is attributed to multiple factors including macroeconomic easing, supply-demand dynamics, market sentiment, and sector rotation effects [17][18]. - The expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and a globally loose liquidity environment have weakened the dollar, enhancing the appeal of non-ferrous metals as a hedge against currency depreciation [17][18]. - Supply constraints coupled with rising demand from emerging sectors such as electric vehicles and photovoltaics have led to a tight supply-demand balance, driving prices higher [17][18]. - The valuation of the non-ferrous metal sector remains below historical averages, attracting capital inflows as other sectors face valuation pressures [17][18]. Group 2: "Davis Double Play" Phenomenon - The non-ferrous metal sector has experienced a "Davis Double Play" phenomenon this year, characterized by rising metal prices leading to significant improvements in corporate profit expectations, alongside a recovery in valuations from historically low levels [20][21]. - The sector's strong performance is further supported by its high beta characteristics and the strategic value of physical assets in an inflationary environment [20][21]. Group 3: Growth Potential Compared to Traditional Cycles - The non-ferrous metal sector exhibits better growth potential compared to traditional cyclical sectors, driven by demand from high-end manufacturing and strategic industries such as electronics, military, and renewable energy [23][24]. - The sector's demand is less reliant on real estate, which is currently under pressure, allowing for more stable growth prospects [23][24]. Group 4: Long-term Investment Value - The non-ferrous metal sector is viewed as having solid long-term investment value due to constrained supply and attractive valuations, especially in a low-risk yield environment [26][27]. - Key signals to monitor include the pace of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, mining disruptions, domestic growth policies, and signs of stabilization in the Producer Price Index (PPI) [27][28]. Group 5: Strategic Value of Rare Earths - The recent tightening of rare earth export controls is expected to enhance China's competitive advantage in the global supply chain, reinforcing the strategic value of rare earths in high-tech industries [30][31]. - The strategic importance of rare earths is being re-evaluated, with their role in key sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy expected to support long-term demand [30][31]. Group 6: Internal Logic and Investment Opportunities - The non-ferrous metal sector has significant internal logic differences, with precious metals driven by safe-haven demand, while industrial and energy metals benefit from macroeconomic recovery and energy transition [33][34]. - Investment opportunities may arise from sectors with strong demand certainty and clear supply constraints, as well as from rotational opportunities within sub-sectors [33][34].