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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current trading logic involves the spread of anti - involution across all commodities, the shift from deflation to inflation expectations in the macro - economy, and the narrative of commodities exiting the low - price cycle. Whether prices continue to follow the macro - logic or return to industrial reality depends on inflation transmission in the industry chain and terminal consumption capacity [4][14]. - The strong rise of lithium carbonate is due to the expectation of anti - involution spreading upstream and the bet on Jiangxi mine shutdowns. Attention should be paid to potential "expectation gaps" [5][36]. - Speculative demand - driven price fluctuations in the commodity market show a "spring effect", including three stages: macro - narrative igniting speculative enthusiasm, supply elasticity lag leading to over - price increase, and expectation falsification with a stampede - style decline [17]. Summary by Directory First Part: Preface Summary Trading Logic - The current trading logic includes the spread of anti - involution, the shift from deflation to inflation expectations, and the end of the low - price cycle for commodities. After price increases, whether to continue the macro - logic or return to industrial reality depends on inflation transmission and terminal consumption [4][14]. Market Outlook - The strong rise of lithium carbonate is due to anti - involution expectations and bets on mine shutdowns. If mines are shut down without a license, prices can rise; if the mine risk is removed, the over - supply problem may worsen, and prices may hit new lows [5]. Strategy Recommendation - For unilateral trading, follow the trend in the short term as there are no signs of a trend reversal. For arbitrage, wait and see. For options, sell put options [6]. Second Part: Review of Lithium Carbonate Market - The lithium carbonate main contract 2509 has risen 27% from the lowest 58400 to the highest 74680. After reaching around 65,000, the upward movement was driven by the strong expectations of the market, with 100,000 more lots added in 7 days from July 14, and a gain of over 15% [11]. Third Part: Speculative Demand Driving Price Fluctuations First Stage: Macro - Narrative Igniting Speculative Enthusiasm - Speculative demand is initiated by macro - factors such as policy changes and geopolitical events. Speculators hoard goods based on the expectation of future supply shortages, leading to a situation where speculative demand far exceeds actual consumption demand. Prices rise sharply, and the spot premium structure expands, driving futures - cash arbitrage. Technical signals show a strong upward trend [18][22]. Second Stage: Supply Elasticity Lag Leading to Over - Price Increase - The price increase is not based on real supply - demand improvement. At high prices, there are structural contradictions, with actual consumption demand being suppressed. New production capacity is gradually released, but speculators still hold positions based on macro - narratives. Any "expectation gap" may lead to a trend reversal [23]. Third Stage: Expectation Falsification with a Stampede - Style Decline - The end of speculative demand is due to factors such as policy falsification or speculative capital profit - taking. When the market sentiment reverses and the supply peak arrives, there will be a stampede - style decline [24]. Lithium Carbonate's Current Stage - Lithium carbonate is in the initial stage of the first and second phases, and it is necessary to observe when the third stage starts. The proportion change of the hoarding group can be used to judge the stage. High - price consumption suppression is affected by multiple factors [25][26]. Fourth Part: Impact of Anti - Involution on Lithium's Upstream and Downstream Anti - Involution Mainly Targets New - Energy Vehicles - Anti - involution in the lithium - battery industry chain mainly targets new - energy vehicles. The policies aim to improve inventory turnover and eliminate false sales, but stimulating consumption may face challenges [27]. No Anti - Involution Policies for the Upstream - There are currently no anti - involution policies for the upstream. The mining license issues in Qinghai and Yichun have led to market expectations of upstream anti - involution, but this may be unfounded. Mining license problems are mainly related to regulatory actions [28][30]. Fifth Part: Future Outlook and Strategy Recommendation Supply Focus and Market Disagreements - The disagreement over lithium carbonate prices above 65,000 mainly concerns whether large mines in Jiangxi can renew their licenses on time. If 8 large mines in Yichun stop production, it is estimated to affect 75,000 tons of LCE production in the second half of the year. The renewal of the Jiaxiaowo mine's license is a key focus, and the shutdown of two Qinghai salt - lakes may affect 20,000 tons of LCE production [32][34]. Uncertainty in the Second - Half Balance Sheet - In July, there was a surplus of 500 tons. From August, there is high uncertainty. If mines stop production, there may be a large supply gap. High prices will stimulate production from domestic and overseas mines, but they cannot fully compensate for the short - term reduction [35]. Trading Logic and Strategy Suggestions - The strong rise of lithium carbonate is due to anti - involution expectations and bets on mine shutdowns. Pay attention to "expectation gaps". If mines shut down, prices may rise; if the risk is removed, prices may hit new lows [36].