Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views Lithium - Yesterday, the lithium carbonate futures market oscillated slightly stronger, driven by the strength of lithium - battery stocks and the overall sentiment of the non - ferrous sector. The project of Tibet Mining's Zabuye Salt Lake has been put into operation, but the short - term impact on supply is limited. - Production data has increased slightly, with new projects and lithium spodumene toll - processing contributing to the increase. Demand is steadily optimistic, and the whole industry chain is de - stocking. - In the short term, the supply path is clear, and the trading space is weakened. The strong demand in the peak season supports the price, and the futures market is expected to oscillate and consolidate, with the main price center of reference in the range of 70,000 - 75,000 yuan per ton [2]. Stainless Steel - Yesterday, the stainless - steel futures market oscillated slightly higher, while the spot market was cautious. The Fed's interest - rate cut has been implemented, and the nickel - ore price is firm. The 9 - month crude - steel production is expected to increase, mainly in the 300 - series. - The demand improvement in the peak season is not obvious, and the social inventory is slowly decreasing. In the short term, the market will mainly oscillate and adjust, with the main operating range of 12,800 - 13,200 yuan per ton [6]. Nickel - Yesterday, the Shanghai nickel futures market continued to oscillate strongly, and the spot price also increased. The Indonesian nickel - mining association's stance is positive but has limited impact. - The refined - nickel spot trading is average, the ore price is firm, and the nickel - iron price has declined. The demand for stainless steel is weak, while the demand for nickel sulfate has improved. - In the short term, the market will maintain range - bound oscillations, with the main reference range of 120,000 - 125,000 yuan per ton [8]. Zinc - Since September, Shanghai zinc has been relatively weak in the non - ferrous sector due to the expectation of loose supply. The supply side is loose, with increasing imports and high smelting rates. The demand side shows differentiation between domestic and foreign markets. - In the short term, the price may rise due to macro - drivers, but the upward rebound needs demand improvement and continuous improvement of interest - rate cut expectations. The market is expected to oscillate, with the main reference range of 21,500 - 22,500 yuan per ton [11]. Copper - Freeport's announcement of the Grasberg mine accident has intensified concerns about the tight supply of global copper mines. The macro - environment is positive, with expected interest - rate cuts. - The copper demand may weaken marginally in the second half of the year, but the supply shortage at the mine end supports the copper price. In the long - term, the supply - demand contradiction provides support, and the short - term price is rising due to mine - end disturbances. The main support level is 81,000 - 81,500 yuan per ton [13]. Tin - The actual supply of tin ore remains tight, and the smelting processing fee is low. The demand is weak, and although AI and photovoltaic industries drive some consumption, it cannot make up for the decline in traditional consumption. - The supply side supports the tin price, which continues to oscillate at a high level, with the operating range of 265,000 - 285,000 yuan per ton [15]. Aluminum Alloy - Yesterday, the casting - aluminum - alloy futures price oscillated with the aluminum price. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the cost is high. The demand is in a mild recovery, and the pre - holiday stocking supports the price. - The short - term ADC12 price will maintain high - level oscillations, with the main contract reference range of 20,200 - 20,600 yuan per ton [17]. Aluminum - The alumina futures price rebounded slightly, but the market is in a pattern of "high supply, high inventory, and weak demand". The supply pressure is high, and the demand is weak. The short - term spot price will be under pressure, with the main contract oscillating in the range of 2,850 - 3,150 yuan per ton. - For aluminum, the Fed's interest - rate cut has affected the market sentiment. The supply pressure exists, and the demand in the peak season and pre - holiday stocking support the price. The inventory has shown a positive signal. The short - term price will oscillate at a high level after a decline, with the main contract reference range of 20,600 - 21,000 yuan per ton [18]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Lithium - Price and Basis: The average prices of SMM battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide have decreased slightly, while the CIF price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide in China, Japan, and South Korea has increased. The basis and some monthly spreads have changed [2]. - Fundamental Data: In August, the production, demand, and imports of lithium carbonate increased, while the inventory decreased. The production capacity in September increased, and the operating rate in August also rose [2]. Stainless Steel - Price and Basis: The prices of 304/2B stainless - steel coils in Wuxi and Foshan have changed, and the basis and some monthly spreads have also changed. The raw - material prices are mostly stable [6]. - Fundamental Data: The production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China has decreased, while the imports and exports have changed. The social inventory of the 300 - series has increased slightly, and the SHFE warehouse receipts have decreased [6]. Nickel - Price and Basis: The prices of SMM 1 electrolytic nickel, 1 Jinchuan nickel, and 1 imported nickel have increased, and the basis and some monthly spreads have changed. The cost of producing electrowon nickel from different raw materials has also changed [8]. - Supply and Inventory: China's refined - nickel production has increased, while imports have decreased. The SHFE inventory and social inventory have increased, and the LME inventory is stable [8]. Zinc - Price and Spread: The price of SMM 0 zinc ingot has increased, and the basis, import loss, and monthly spreads have changed [11]. - Fundamental Data: In August, the production and imports of refined zinc increased, while exports decreased. The operating rates of downstream industries have changed, and the social and LME inventories have decreased [11]. Copper - Price and Basis: The prices of SMM 1 electrolytic copper, SMM wet - process copper, etc. have increased significantly, and the basis, refined - scrap spread, and other indicators have changed [13]. - Fundamental Data: In August, the production and imports of electrolytic copper decreased. The operating rates of copper - rod production have increased, and the inventories in different regions have changed [13]. Tin - Spot Price and Basis: The prices of SMM 1 tin and Yangtze 1 tin have increased, and the basis and some monthly spreads have changed [15]. - Fundamental Data (Monthly): In July, the imports of tin ore decreased, while the production and imports of refined tin increased. The exports of refined tin and Indonesian refined tin decreased [15]. - Inventory Changes: The SHEF inventory, social inventory, and SHEF warehouse receipts have decreased, while the LME inventory has increased [15]. Aluminum Alloy - Price and Spread: The prices of SMM ADC12 aluminum alloy in different regions have increased slightly, and the refined - scrap spreads in different regions have decreased. The monthly spreads have changed [17]. - Fundamental Data: In August, the production of recycled and primary aluminum alloy ingots, and the production of scrap aluminum have changed. The imports and exports of un - wrought aluminum alloy ingots have increased. The operating rates of different - sized recycled - aluminum alloy enterprises and primary - aluminum alloy enterprises have changed, and the inventory has increased slightly [17]. Aluminum - Price and Spread: The price of SMM A00 aluminum has decreased, and the prices of alumina in different regions have mostly decreased. The import loss, basis, and monthly spreads have changed [18]. - Fundamental Data: In August, the production of alumina and electrolytic aluminum increased, while the imports and exports of electrolytic aluminum changed. The operating rates of downstream aluminum industries have changed, and the social and LME inventories of electrolytic aluminum have decreased [18].
广发期货《有色》日报-20250926
Guang Fa Qi Huo·2025-09-26 02:15