有色金属日报-20251017

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided regarding the report industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The trade situation remains volatile, and the weakening of the US dollar index has led to new highs in precious metal prices. The supply - demand relationship of copper provides strong support for prices, and short - term price declines may be limited. Aluminum prices are expected to continue to oscillate strongly. Short - term trends of lead, zinc, tin, nickel, lithium carbonate, alumina, stainless steel, and cast aluminum alloy are also analyzed, with corresponding price ranges provided [2][3][6]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper - Market Information: Trade situation is volatile, the US dollar index is weak, and copper prices oscillate upwards. LME copper inventory decreases, domestic electrolytic copper social inventory and bonded area inventory increase slightly, and the spot import loss narrows. The refined - scrap price difference narrows [2]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Overseas copper mine production cuts and reduced domestic refined copper output tighten supply expectations, and short - term price declines may be limited. The reference operating range for the Shanghai copper main contract is 84,500 - 86,000 yuan/ton, and for the LME copper 3M contract is 10,500 - 10,750 US dollars/ton [3]. Aluminum - Market Information: Domestic inventory decreases, and the US may introduce an automobile tariff grace period. Aluminum prices are strongly trending. LME aluminum inventory decreases, and domestic aluminum ingot and aluminum rod inventories decline [5]. - Strategy Viewpoint: With the increase in the domestic aluminum - water ratio, seasonal consumption recovery, and strong exports, the pressure of aluminum ingot inventory accumulation is small, and prices may continue to oscillate strongly. The reference operating range for the Shanghai aluminum main contract is 20,900 - 21,200 yuan/ton, and for the LME aluminum 3M contract is 2,750 - 2,820 US dollars/ton [6]. Lead - Market Information: The Shanghai lead index closes slightly lower. LME lead price declines, and domestic social inventory remains unchanged. The refined - scrap price difference is 75 yuan/ton [8]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The apparent lead ore inventory rises slightly, and the production of primary lead smelting remains high. The waste lead inventory declines, and the production of secondary lead smelting is at a low level. The lead ingot factory inventory accumulates. The short - term Shanghai lead is expected to be strong [9]. Zinc - Market Information: The Shanghai zinc index closes slightly lower, and the LME zinc price rises. Domestic social inventory accumulates slightly, and the zinc ingot export window opens [10]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Domestic zinc smelting enterprises operate normally during holidays, and most downstream enterprises maintain normal production. The LME registered zinc warehouse receipts are at a low level, and there is still a structural risk. Short - term Shanghai zinc is expected to oscillate at a low level with increased volatility [11]. Tin - Market Information: The Shanghai tin main contract price declines slightly. The import of tin ore is at a low level due to slow resumption of production in Myanmar and Indonesia's crackdown on illegal mining. The smelting enterprise operating rate is low, and downstream demand is mixed. The consumption margin improves during the peak season, but high prices still suppress consumption [13]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Short - term supply and demand are in a tight balance, and with the recovery of peak - season demand, tin prices may oscillate at a high level. It is recommended to wait and see. The reference operating range for the domestic main contract is 270,000 - 290,000 yuan/ton, and for overseas LME tin is 34,000 - 36,000 US dollars/ton [14]. Nickel - Market Information: Nickel prices oscillate. Spot market transactions are average, and brand premiums rise slightly. Nickel ore prices are stable, nickel - iron prices are weak, and MHP coefficient prices are high [15]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Short - term trade frictions may reduce market risk appetite, but the impact on nickel prices is relatively small. In the short term, weak nickel - iron prices and high refined nickel inventory pressure may drag down nickel prices, but in the long term, there are supporting factors. It is recommended to wait and see, and consider buying on dips if the price drops significantly. The reference operating range for the short - term Shanghai nickel main contract is 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton, and for the LME nickel 3M contract is 14,500 - 16,500 US dollars/ton [16][17]. Lithium Carbonate - Market Information: The spot index of lithium carbonate rises, and the futures contract price also increases. The market's available spot is tight, and the premium strengthens [19]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Social inventory and exchange warehouse receipts continue to decline. If consumption remains strong and resonates with the macro - environment, lithium prices may break through the upper limit. Short - term strong oscillation is more likely. The reference operating range for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange lithium carbonate 2601 contract is 73,000 - 77,800 yuan/ton [20]. Alumina - Market Information: The alumina index declines slightly, and the trading volume increases. The spot price in Shandong drops, and the import window closes. The futures warehouse receipts decrease [22]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Ore prices have short - term support but may face pressure after the rainy season. The over - capacity situation in the alumina smelting end is difficult to change in the short term, and inventory accumulation continues. It is recommended to wait and see for macro - sentiment resonance. The reference operating range for the domestic main contract AO2601 is 2,600 - 3,000 yuan/ton, and attention should be paid to supply - side policies, Guinean ore policies, and the Fed's monetary policy [23]. Stainless Steel - Market Information: The stainless steel main contract price rises slightly, and the trading volume increases. Spot prices in different markets show different trends, and raw material prices are stable. Social inventory decreases, but 300 - series inventory increases [25]. - Strategy Viewpoint: After the holiday, social inventory accumulates significantly, but terminal consumption is flat. The market does not show the characteristics of the traditional peak season. Spot prices decline, and market sentiment is pessimistic. The market trend is expected to be weak [26]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - Market Information: The AD2511 contract price rises, the trading volume and open interest increase. The price of domestic mainstream ADC12 is stable, and the inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots in the domestic mainstream market decreases [28]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The firm cost provides support for the aluminum alloy price, but the current market sentiment is volatile, and the delivery pressure of the near - month contract is relatively large, limiting the upward price space [29].