五矿期货早报有色金属-20250916

Report Investment Rating There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints - Overall, influenced by factors such as the progress of Sino - US economic and trade negotiations, the weakening dollar index, expectations of Fed rate cuts, and the seasonal characteristics of the industry, most non - ferrous metals are expected to show a short - term strong or oscillating upward trend, but each metal has its own influencing factors and characteristics [2][4][6]. Summary by Metal Copper - Overnight copper prices oscillated upward, with LME copper rising 1.24% to $10189/ton and SHFE copper settling at 81380 yuan/ton. LME copper inventory decreased, while domestic social inventory increased [2]. - Supply: Overseas copper mines face certain disruptions, and domestic supply surplus pressure is not significant [2]. - Demand: Downstream procurement sentiment weakened, and the traditional peak season is ongoing [2]. - Price Outlook: Expected to oscillate strongly, with the SHFE copper main contract running in the range of 80600 - 82000 yuan/ton and LME copper 3M in the range of 10050 - 10300 dollars/ton [2]. Aluminum - Aluminum prices declined and then rebounded, with LME aluminum rising 0.13% to $2704/ton and SHFE aluminum settling at 21060 yuan/ton. Domestic aluminum ingot social inventory increased [4]. - Supply: Domestic electrolytic aluminum social inventory is expected to continue to decline [4]. - Demand: Downstream is in the traditional peak season, and aluminum exports are resilient [4]. - Price Outlook: Expected to continue to strengthen, with the SHFE aluminum main contract running in the range of 20960 - 21200 yuan/ton and LME aluminum 3M in the range of 2660 - 2730 dollars/ton [4]. Lead - Lead prices broke through the oscillation range and trended upward. SHFE lead index rose 0.76% to 17173 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S rose to $2014/ton [6]. - Supply: Lead concentrate inventory accumulates slowly, and the supply of raw materials remains tight [6]. - Demand: Downstream battery inventory decreased, and the operating rate improved marginally [6]. - Price Outlook: Expected to be strong in the short term [6]. Zinc - SHFE zinc index fell slightly by 0.01% to 22316 yuan/ton, while LME zinc 3S rose to $2960/ton. Domestic social inventory increased [7][8]. - Supply: Zinc concentrate inventory increased, and the processing fee showed differentiation [8]. - Demand: The industry data is strengthening marginally [9]. - Price Outlook: Expected to be strong in the short term [9]. Tin - Tin prices oscillated. Supply decreased significantly, and demand improved marginally [10]. - Supply: The resumption of tin mines in Myanmar is slow, and the output of domestic refined tin is expected to decline by 29.89% in September [10]. - Demand: New energy and AI sectors are booming, and traditional consumption is gradually improving [10]. - Price Outlook: Expected to oscillate strongly [10]. Nickel - Nickel prices oscillated, and the spot market transaction was not significantly improved [11]. - Supply: The supply of nickel iron increased limitedly, and the cost of refined nickel was under pressure [11]. - Demand: The demand for nickel iron from stainless steel mills is expected to increase [11]. - Price Outlook: In the short term, the price may decline further, but in the long term, it is supported by policies and has limited downside space. It is recommended to buy on dips, with the SHFE nickel main contract running in the range of 115000 - 128000 yuan/ton and LME nickel 3M in the range of 14500 - 16500 dollars/ton [11]. Carbonate Lithium - The spot index of carbonate lithium rose, and the futures price also increased. The demand expectation is optimistic, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly. The reference range for the GZCE carbonate lithium 2511 contract is 71000 - 74600 yuan/ton [13]. Alumina - The alumina index rose 0.69% to 2935 yuan/ton. The supply is in an over - capacity pattern, and the inventory is accumulating. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term, with the domestic main contract AO2601 running in the range of 2800 - 3100 yuan/ton [15]. Stainless Steel - The stainless steel main contract rose 0.93% to 13070 yuan/ton, and social inventory decreased. The raw material price increased, and it is recommended to be bullish on stainless steel [17][18]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - The AD2511 contract fell 0.48% to 20545 yuan/ton, and inventory increased slightly. The downstream is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and the price is expected to remain high, with the AD2511 contract running in the range of 20450 - 20650 yuan/ton [20].