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基本金属行业周报:宏观情绪推动叠加供应短缺,铜价飙升至3月份以来最高水平-20250629
HUAXI Securities·2025-06-29 09:05

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [4] Core Insights - The macroeconomic sentiment and supply shortages have driven copper prices to their highest levels since March [6][17] - Precious metals have seen fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions easing and the signing of agreements between China and the US, leading to a correction in gold prices [1][40] - The overall sentiment in the basic metals sector is positive, with prices generally increasing across various metals [6][11] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices decreased by 2.90% to $3,286.10 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 0.60% to $36.17 per ounce [1][25] - The gold-silver ratio fell by 3.48% to 90.86, indicating a shift in market dynamics [26] - SPDR Gold ETF holdings increased by 147,420.08 troy ounces, while SLV Silver ETF holdings rose by 3,726,451.20 ounces [26] Basic Metals - Copper prices rose by 2.26% to $9,879.00 per ton on the LME and by 2.47% to ¥79,920.00 per ton on the SHFE [6][48] - Aluminum prices increased by 1.31% to $2,595.00 per ton on the LME and by 0.56% to ¥20,580.00 per ton on the SHFE [6][48] - Zinc prices saw a significant rise of 4.89% to $2,778.50 per ton on the LME [6] - The overall sentiment in the basic metals market is buoyed by macroeconomic factors and supply constraints [6][11] Copper - The market is currently focused on copper inventory shortages, with LME copper stocks decreasing and COMEX stocks reaching historical highs [7][72] - Supply-side challenges include high costs and shortages of copper concentrate, with potential production disruptions from mining operations [7][72] - Demand expectations are improving, although domestic copper rod production rates have slightly declined [7][72] Aluminum - The aluminum industry is experiencing supply-demand imbalances, with production capacity remaining stable despite some regional maintenance [10][75] - Demand from downstream sectors is weakening, particularly in traditional off-peak seasons, affecting purchasing behavior [10][75] - Future aluminum prices are expected to be supported by ongoing demand in sectors like new energy and power [10][75] Zinc - Zinc prices are being supported by expectations of supply disruptions due to labor strikes at key production facilities [11] - The overall demand for zinc is facing pressure from declining activity in downstream sectors [11] Lead - Lead prices are experiencing upward pressure due to tightening supply from primary smelters and recovering production from recycled lead facilities [12] Small Metals - Magnesium prices have increased due to low inventory levels, while demand remains cautious [13][14] - Molybdenum and vanadium prices are under pressure from downstream demand weakness, leading to price declines [15]