Group 1: Copper Market - The main copper futures in Shanghai fluctuated around 101,730 yuan, with a continuous decrease in open interest, while London copper retreated to the lower end of 13,100 USD [4][17] - The macroeconomic outlook is neutral, with the upcoming US non-farm payroll report causing cautious market sentiment, compounded by the approaching Chinese New Year leading to reduced capital enthusiasm [5][17] - On the fundamental side, copper warehouse receipts increased by 8,811 tons to 165,900 tons, and LME copper inventories rose by 4,800 tons to 189,100 tons, indicating a lack of upward momentum for copper prices in the short term [6][17] - The expected trading range for Shanghai copper futures is between 99,800 and 102,500 yuan per ton, with strategies suggesting to manage positions carefully before the holiday and consider long positions at lower prices [6][17] Group 2: Nickel and Stainless Steel - The spot transactions for pure nickel are sluggish, with a decline in intermediate product ratios weakening the cost support for nickel sulfate, and downstream transactions are also quiet as the holiday approaches [18] - Demand for Indonesian nickel ore remains strong, but domestic procurement is hindered by negative feedback within the industry chain [18] - The trading range for nickel futures is suggested to be between 130,000 and 145,000 yuan per ton, while stainless steel is expected to trade between 13,000 and 14,500 yuan per ton [18] Group 3: Aluminum Market - Overnight aluminum futures prices slightly retreated, while domestic alumina spot prices showed a small increase [20] - A northern alumina production enterprise has temporarily suspended part of its roasting and leaching capacity, potentially affecting 2 million tons of capacity, but this reduction is not expected to significantly alter the current oversupply situation [20] - The expected trading range for alumina futures is between 2,600 and 2,950 yuan per ton, with a recommendation to sell on rebounds [20] Group 4: Zinc Market - Shanghai zinc showed a strong fluctuation overnight, with macroeconomic indicators such as poor US retail data raising expectations for interest rate cuts, although market sentiment remains cautious [22] - The processing fees for zinc are expected to see a slight increase in February, while smelters are reducing production ahead of the holiday [22] - The expected trading range for Shanghai zinc futures is between 24,000 and 25,000 yuan per ton, with a recommendation to remain observant [22] Group 5: Lead Market - Shanghai lead showed strong fluctuations overnight, with tight supply of lead concentrate and reduced production from smelters ahead of the holiday [23] - The overall supply and demand situation remains weak, with increasing inventory levels as downstream purchasing slows down [23] - The expected trading range for Shanghai lead futures is between 16,500 and 17,500 yuan per ton, with a recommendation for range trading [23] Group 6: Precious Metals - Precious metals experienced slight declines due to hawkish statements from Federal Reserve officials, which suppressed rate cut expectations [25] - Despite the pressure from the Fed's stance, signals of a weakening US economy and geopolitical tensions provide some support for precious metal prices [25] - The expected trading ranges for precious metals are: gold between 1,080 and 1,160 yuan per gram, silver between 19,000 and 22,000 yuan per kilogram, platinum between 520 and 570 yuan per gram, and palladium between 410 and 460 yuan per gram [25]
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