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宏观扰动延续,基本金属价格上行
Tianfeng Securities·2025-10-26 05:09

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [6] Core Views - The report highlights that macro disturbances continue to support the upward trend in base metal prices, particularly copper and aluminum, while precious metals are experiencing mixed price movements due to fluctuating trade sentiments [2][3][20]. Summary by Sections 1. Base Metals & Precious Metals - Copper prices have risen, with the Shanghai copper closing at 87,660 CNY/ton, driven by macroeconomic factors such as a weak dollar and expectations of interest rate cuts [2][10]. - Aluminum prices have also increased, with the Shanghai aluminum closing at 21,245 CNY/ton, supported by stable production capacity and reduced inventories [2][17]. - Gold prices averaged 965.68 CNY/gram, up 3.65% week-on-week, while silver prices averaged 11,708 CNY/kg, down 0.56% [3][20]. 2. Small Metals - Tungsten prices have increased, with black tungsten concentrate averaging 283,000 CNY/ton, up 13,000 CNY/ton from the previous week, driven by strong demand and rising production costs [4][48]. - Lithium prices are experiencing a stable upward trend, with industrial-grade lithium carbonate prices averaging 75,000 CNY/ton, reflecting a robust supply-demand balance [34][35]. - Cobalt prices have strengthened, with electrolytic cobalt prices reaching 403,000-415,000 CNY/ton, supported by tight supply conditions [37][39]. 3. Market Trends - The report indicates that the copper market is at a crossroads between macro expectations and fundamental realities, with supply constraints and demand weaknesses influencing price movements [2][14]. - The aluminum market is expected to see price fluctuations between 20,700-21,400 CNY/ton, influenced by reduced overseas supply and domestic inventory trends [18]. - Precious metals are anticipated to enter a phase of adjustment, with gold and silver prices expected to fluctuate within specified ranges due to changing geopolitical sentiments and economic indicators [21][22].