Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views - The copper market is in a tight balance with low inventory and is prone to short squeezes. The outcome of the S232 investigation will significantly impact the market. If the copper tariff is below 15%, the global narrative logic of the copper market may reverse [1][2] - The aluminum market has a short - term stable fundamental situation. Pay attention to demand and consider reverse arbitrage strategies in the context of low inventory [1] - The zinc market maintains a bearish allocation strategy. Continue to hold long positions in the domestic - foreign positive arbitrage [2] - The nickel market has a general short - term fundamental situation. Keep an eye on the opportunity for the contraction of the nickel - stainless steel price ratio [5] - The stainless - steel market has a weak fundamental situation and is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [6] - The lead market is expected to oscillate between 16,800 - 17,300 next week. In July, primary supply is expected to slightly decrease while demand is weak [7] - The tin market is in a state of weak supply and demand in the short term. The long - position strategy can be cautiously held, and pay attention to short - selling opportunities after the maintenance period in the medium - long term [10] - The industrial silicon market is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term. In the long - term, the price will be based on the cash - flow cost of leading manufacturers [13] - The lithium carbonate market is expected to face upward pressure on supply and downward pressure on price in the short term. However, the "anti - involution" competition policy may drive up sentiment [15] Summary by Metal Copper - Market situation: The S232 investigation has led to a significant decrease in LME and domestic electrolytic copper inventories. The price volatility has increased, and the LME cash - 3M spread has widened [1][2] - Outlook: The situation of low inventory and potential short squeezes will continue. After the S232 investigation results are released, the market logic may change [1][2] Aluminum - Supply and demand: Supply has slightly increased, and demand is expected to seasonally weaken in July. The supply and demand are expected to be balanced [1] - Strategy: Pay attention to demand and consider reverse arbitrage strategies in the context of low inventory [1] Zinc - Price movement: The zinc price has oscillated upward this week, mainly due to high macro - sentiment [2] - Supply and demand: Supply is expected to increase in July, and demand is seasonally weak both domestically and overseas [2] - Strategy: Maintain a bearish allocation strategy and continue to hold long positions in the domestic - foreign positive arbitrage [2] Nickel - Supply and demand: Pure nickel production remains high, and demand is weak. Overseas nickel plate inventory is stable, and domestic inventory has slightly decreased [5] - Strategy: Pay attention to the opportunity for the contraction of the nickel - stainless steel price ratio [5] Stainless Steel - Supply and demand: Supply has decreased due to partial production cuts by steel mills, and demand is mainly for rigid needs [6] - Inventory: There is a slight increase in inventory in Xijiao and Foshan, and some exchange warehouse receipts have expired [6] - Outlook: The market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [6] Lead - Price movement: The lead price has rebounded from a low level this week, mainly due to speculation on battery stocking demand and overseas cancelled warehouse receipts [7] - Supply and demand: Supply is expected to slightly decrease in July, and demand is weak [7] - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate between 16,800 - 17,300 next week [7] Tin - Price movement: The tin price has oscillated upward this week, mainly driven by commodity sentiment [10] - Supply and demand: Supply is affected by the situation in Myanmar, and demand is weak. The domestic and overseas inventory situations are different [10] - Strategy: Cautiously hold long positions in the short term, and pay attention to short - selling opportunities after the maintenance period in the medium - long term [10] Industrial Silicon - Supply: Hoshine Silicon Industry has significantly reduced production, while Yunnan and Sichuan are expected to increase production [13] - Outlook: The market is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term, and the price will be based on the cash - flow cost of leading manufacturers in the long - term [13] Lithium Carbonate - Price movement: The price has increased due to sentiment speculation this week [15] - Supply and demand: Supply is expected to be in surplus, and demand is weak [15] - Outlook: The price is expected to face upward pressure on supply and downward pressure on price in the short term, but the "anti - involution" policy may drive up sentiment [15]
永安期货有色早报-20250702
Yong An Qi Huo·2025-07-02 01:35