广发期货《黑色》日报-20250813

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views of the Reports Copper - Copper pricing has returned to macro trading. With the US economy weakening, copper prices face pressure on the upside under weak economic expectations. However, based on the Sam Rule, the market has not entered a recession narrative, and the downside space is also difficult to open. In the medium - to - long - term, supply - demand contradictions provide bottom support. In the short term, copper prices are expected to fluctuate within a range, with the main contract referring to 78,000 - 80,000 yuan/ton. Pay attention to the US economic fundamentals data in August [1]. Aluminum - For alumina, short - term supply disturbances and long - term overcapacity will continue to compete. It is expected that the main contract price will fluctuate widely between 3,000 - 3,400 yuan/ton this week, and it is recommended to short at high prices in the medium term. - For aluminum, under the pressure of inventory accumulation expectations, weak demand, and macro disturbances, the short - term price is expected to remain under pressure at high levels. The main contract price this week is expected to be between 20,000 - 21,000 yuan/ton. Follow up on inventory changes and marginal demand changes [4]. Aluminum Alloy - The aluminum - aluminum alloy price difference strategy is the main approach. The market is expected to fluctuate widely, with the main contract running between 19,200 - 20,200 yuan/ton. Focus on upstream scrap aluminum supply and import changes [6][7]. Zinc - The basic situation of loose supply and weak demand provides insufficient support for continuous upward movement of zinc prices, but low inventory levels provide price support. In the short term, zinc prices are expected to fluctuate, with the main contract referring to 22,000 - 23,000 yuan/ton [11]. Tin - The US inflation slowdown and stronger interest - rate cut expectations drive tin prices to be relatively strong. If the supply recovers smoothly, a short - at - high strategy is recommended; if the supply recovery is less than expected, tin prices are expected to continue to oscillate at high levels [14]. Nickel - The mid - term supply is expected to remain loose, restricting the upside space for prices. In the short term, the market is expected to adjust within a range, with the main contract referring to 120,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton. Pay attention to changes in macro expectations [16]. Stainless Steel - The sentiment has improved, and cost support has strengthened, but the fundamentals are still restricted by weak spot demand. In the short term, the market is expected to oscillate strongly, with the main contract running between 13,000 - 13,500 yuan/ton. Follow up on policy trends and supply - demand rhythms [18]. Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate prices are expected to fluctuate widely in a relatively strong range, with the main contract referring to 80,000 - 90,000 yuan/ton. One can appropriately pay attention to the positive spread opportunities between near - and far - term contracts [21]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper price remained at 79,150 yuan/ton, SMM Guangdong 1 electrolytic copper price decreased by 0.02% to 78,935 yuan/ton, and SMM wet - process copper price decreased by 0.03% to 78,975 yuan/ton. - The import profit and loss was - 75 yuan/ton, an increase of 24.95 yuan/ton compared to the previous value [1]. Fundamental Data - In July, electrolytic copper production was 113.49 million tons, an increase of 3.94 million tons compared to the previous month; electrolytic copper imports were 25.31 million tons, an increase of 4.74 million tons compared to the previous month. - The domestic mainstream port copper concentrate inventory increased by 9.80 million tons to 61.96 million tons [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum price increased by 0.05% to 20,640 yuan/ton, and the Yangtze River A00 aluminum price increased by 0.10% to 20,650 yuan/ton. - The import profit and loss was - 1,363 yuan/ton, an increase of 182.9 yuan/ton compared to the previous value [4]. Fundamental Data - In July, alumina production was 765.02 million tons, a 5.40% increase compared to the previous month; electrolytic aluminum production was 372.14 million tons, a 3.11% increase compared to the previous month [4]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 prices in various regions remained unchanged. - The 2511 - 2512 monthly spread decreased by 5 yuan/ton to 10 yuan/ton [6]. Fundamental Data - In June, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 62.50 million tons, a 1.63% increase compared to the previous month; the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots was 25.50 million tons, a 2.30% decrease compared to the previous month [6]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot price decreased by 0.13% to 22,500 yuan/ton. - The import profit and loss was - 1,807 yuan/ton, an increase of 117.55 yuan/ton compared to the previous value [11]. Fundamental Data - In July, refined zinc production was 60.28 million tons, a 3.03% increase compared to the previous month; in June, refined zinc imports were 3.61 million tons, a 34.97% increase compared to the previous month [11]. Tin Spot Price and Basis - SMM 1 tin price increased by 0.97% to 270,600 yuan/ton, and the LME 0 - 3 premium increased by 31.44% to - 47.99 US dollars/ton. - The import profit and loss was - 15,720.30 yuan/ton, a 5.17% increase compared to the previous value [14]. Fundamental Data - In June, tin ore imports were 11,911 tons, an 11.44% decrease compared to the previous month; SMM refined tin production was 13,810 tons, a 6.94% decrease compared to the previous month [14]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price increased by 0.53% to 123,500 yuan/ton, and the 1 Jinchuan nickel price increased by 0.48% to 124,550 yuan/ton. - The futures import profit and loss was - 1,538 yuan/ton, a 2.29% decrease compared to the previous value [16]. Supply, Demand, and Inventory - China's refined nickel production was 31,800 tons, a 10.04% decrease compared to the previous month; refined nickel imports were 19,157 tons, a 116.90% increase compared to the previous month [16]. Stainless Steel Price and Basis - The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) increased by 0.38% to 13,250 yuan/ton. - The 2509 - 2510 monthly spread increased by 5 yuan/ton to - 75 yuan/ton [18]. Fundamental Data - China's 300 - series stainless - steel crude - steel production (43 companies) was 171.33 million tons, a 3.83% decrease compared to the previous month; stainless - steel imports were 10.95 million tons, a 12.48% decrease compared to the previous month [18]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Basis - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price increased by 4.70% to 78,000 yuan/ton, and SMM industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price increased by 4.84% to 75,800 yuan/ton. - The 2509 - 2511 monthly spread decreased by 120 yuan/ton to - 440 yuan/ton [21]. Fundamental Data - In July, lithium carbonate production was 81,530 tons, a 4.41% increase compared to the previous month; lithium carbonate demand was 96,275 tons, a 2.62% increase compared to the previous month [21].