光大期货有色金属类日报12.04

Copper - Copper prices surged significantly overnight, reaching historical highs, while domestic refined copper import losses expanded [2][9] - LME copper inventory increased by 350 tons to 162,150 tons, while SHFE copper warehouse receipts decreased by 1,599 tons to 28,969 tons [2][9] - The market sentiment is shifting towards a bullish outlook for copper prices due to tight LME inventory and structural issues in global visible inventory [2][9] Nickel & Stainless Steel - LME nickel rose by 0.92% to $14,875 per ton, while SHFE nickel slightly decreased by 0.02% to 117,590 yuan per ton [3][10] - LME nickel inventory decreased by 84 tons to 252,990 tons, indicating a tightening supply [3][10] - The nickel-iron and stainless steel supply chain is experiencing weak demand, with an expected decrease in the production of ternary precursors in December [3][10] Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys - Aluminum oxide prices showed a slight decline, with AO2601 settling at 2,632 yuan per ton, down 0.53% [4][11] - SHFE aluminum prices increased to 22,010 yuan per ton, reflecting a 0.53% rise, while aluminum alloy prices decreased [4][11] - Market expectations indicate that environmental production limits in northern aluminum oxide plants have not materialized, leading to a correction in prices [4][11] Industrial Silicon & Polysilicon - Industrial silicon prices decreased by 1.6% to 8,920 yuan per ton, while polysilicon prices increased by 1.89% to 57,430 yuan per ton [5][12] - The supply of industrial silicon is expected to remain stable, but demand is anticipated to decline significantly [5][12] - The solar photovoltaic sector is experiencing a slowdown in demand, with major orders decreasing, leading to a negative feedback effect in the supply chain [5][12] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate futures fell by 2.82% to 93,660 yuan per ton, with average prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate dropping by 50 yuan to 94,350 yuan per ton [6][12] - Weekly production of lithium decreased by 265 tons to 21,865 tons, while demand for ternary materials increased [6][12] - The overall inventory turnover days decreased to 26.3 days, but the market may face a slowdown in inventory reduction due to expected increases in supply and decreases in demand [6][12]