Group 1: Copper Market - Copper prices experienced fluctuations, with early gains followed by a decline, and continued to oscillate in the night session. The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain due to U.S. tariff policies, leading to persistent market concerns and a weakening dollar index, which briefly fell below 99 [1] - Supply and demand dynamics indicate limited impact from the Peru copper mine incident, with a tight supply situation persisting and lower smelting and processing fees. Domestic consumption is supported by seasonal demand, and inventory trends are declining, although medium-term demand expectations remain cautious due to recession fears affecting prices [1] - The price difference between COMEX and LME remains high, and while short-term tariff impacts are easing, medium-term uncertainties persist. With holidays approaching, market sentiment is cautious, and copper prices are expected to continue in a wide range of fluctuations [1] Group 2: Aluminum Market - Aluminum prices showed slight strength in the morning but retreated in the night session, resulting in narrow fluctuations. Market concerns over trade conflicts have diminished in the short term, but U.S.-China negotiations have not progressed smoothly, and tariff impacts continue [1] - The domestic policy environment has not provided unexpected increases, leading to market caution. The spot price of alumina remains stable, with expectations of production cuts, but overcapacity remains unchanged, and optimistic supply from ore persists, creating clear upward pressure [1] - Supply constraints for aluminum remain, with slow production growth. Short-term demand is supported by seasonal factors, and inventory is declining, but medium-term macroeconomic concerns persist. Overall, the overcapacity situation in alumina remains unchanged, and with costs potentially decreasing, upward price pressure continues, leading to cautious sentiment as holidays approach [1] Group 3: Nickel Market - The nickel market is experiencing range-bound fluctuations with high volatility risks. Supply-side factors include an extended rainy season in Indonesia, which supports nickel ore prices, while high nickel pig iron costs limit downward price potential. Intermediate product supply is ample, and refined nickel production capacity is expanding, resulting in high inventory levels [1] - On the demand side, the stainless steel peak season is coming to an end, putting pressure on terminal demand. Although there is a rebound in new energy demand, the weak market share of ternary products limits incremental demand for nickel [1] - Overall, the market faces a surplus situation, and cost pressures are rising due to Indonesian policy disturbances. Nickel prices are expected to fluctuate within a range, with supply-side factors being the primary short-term influence. The Indonesian PNBP policy will gradually manifest during the May Day period, leading to high volatility risks in nickel prices, and new orders are advised to be on hold for the time being [1]
沪铜沪铝沪镍：多空交织 延续震荡格局
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-29 04:27