Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the fluctuations in the copper, aluminum, and nickel markets, with specific attention to the impact of U.S. budget surpluses and tariff negotiations between China and the U.S. [1] - In April, the U.S. budget surplus reached $258.4 billion, an increase from $209.5 billion in the same period last year, while customs tariff revenue hit a record high of $16.3 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of $9.2 billion, or 130% [1] - The LME copper inventory decreased by 1,025 tons to 190,750 tons, indicating a tightening supply [1] Group 2 - Domestic demand for copper is currently stable, but expectations of a seasonal slowdown may lead to a gradual decrease in end-user orders [1] - Short-term copper prices are expected to be supported, projected to rise to the range of 78,000 - 80,000 yuan/ton, although attention should be paid to downstream acceptance at high price levels and the fundamentals of supply and inventory [1] - The aluminum market shows a mixed trend, with the AO2509 closing at 2,832 yuan/ton, up 0.6%, and the AL2506 closing at 19,935 yuan/ton, up 0.91% [1] Group 3 - The LME nickel price fell by 1.89% to $15,550 per ton, while the SHFE nickel price dropped by 1.26% to 124,180 yuan/ton [1] - LME nickel inventory increased by 84 tons to 197,754 tons, while domestic SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 204 tons to 23,222 tons [1] - The nickel market is experiencing strong prices for nickel ore, but the demand side is seeing inventory accumulation, indicating a potential pressure on nickel prices if domestic primary nickel continues to accumulate [1]
铜：宏观向好 上看 78000~80000 元/吨 铜价提振
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-13 04:51