光大期货有色金属类日报11.25

Copper - Copper prices showed weak fluctuations overnight, influenced by the dovish stance of the Federal Reserve regarding potential interest rate cuts in December due to concerns over a deteriorating job market [1] - LME copper inventory increased by 725 tons to 155,750 tons, while Comex inventory rose by 5,905 tons to 371,391 tons; SHFE copper warehouse receipts decreased by 5,974 tons to 43,816 tons [1] - Overall demand for copper is slowly recovering, with downstream acceptance improving, but high global visible inventory levels are constraining future price movements [1] Nickel & Stainless Steel - LME nickel rose by 0.75% to $14,730 per ton, while SHFE nickel increased by 0.69% to 116,100 CNY per ton [2] - LME nickel inventory decreased by 468 tons to 253,482 tons, while SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 708 tons to 34,493 tons [2] - The nickel market is under pressure due to weak demand in the stainless steel sector, despite tight raw material supply in the new energy industry [2] Alumina, Electrolytic Aluminum & Aluminum Alloy - Alumina prices showed slight strength, with AO2601 closing at 2,733 CNY per ton, a 0.07% increase [3] - SHFE aluminum prices experienced a slight decline, with AL2512 closing at 21,405 CNY per ton, up 0.12% [3] - The aluminum market is facing pressure from inventory buildup and cautious macroeconomic sentiment, despite some recovery in aluminum ingot outflows [3] Industrial Silicon & Polysilicon - Industrial silicon prices showed weakness, with the main contract closing at 8,940 CNY per ton, down 1% [4] - Polysilicon prices increased, with the main contract closing at 53,315 CNY per ton, a 1.15% rise [4] - The market for polysilicon is under pressure due to reduced orders for silicon wafers, although there is a strong intent to maintain prices for silicon materials [5] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate futures fell by 2.88% to 90,480 CNY per ton, with average prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate dropping by 150 CNY per ton to 92,150 CNY per ton [6] - Weekly production of lithium increased by 585 tons to 22,130 tons, with significant contributions from spodumene and brine sources [6] - Social inventory of lithium carbonate has decreased for 14 consecutive weeks, but the pace of inventory reduction is slowing, indicating potential price risks in the short term [6]