Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - Copper prices fluctuated narrowly this week, with downstream point - pricing volume rebounding. The price around 85,000 may be a psychological point - pricing level for downstream industries [1]. - Aluminum prices showed a short - term shock trend, with domestic prices stronger than overseas due to overseas production - halt news, and profit - taking causing a callback in the Shanghai aluminum market [2]. - Zinc prices fluctuated. Supply may have a phased reduction at the end of the year, and the price may not fall deeply. It is recommended to wait and see for unilateral trading, pay attention to reverse arbitrage opportunities, and 01 - 03 calendar spread positive arbitrage opportunities [5]. - Nickel and stainless - steel fundamentals are weak, and it is advisable to pay attention to short - selling opportunities considering the price - support motivation of Indonesian policies [6][7]. - Lead prices oscillated at a high level. It is expected to maintain a narrow - range shock next week, and it is recommended to operate cautiously while observing the resumption of recycled lead production and the increase in warehouse receipts [8][9]. - Tin prices increased in the center of gravity. In the short - term, it is advisable to wait and see, and in the long - term, it is recommended to hold near the cost line or use it as a long - position allocation in non - ferrous metals [12]. - Industrial silicon supply and demand are expected to be in a balanced and slightly loose state in Q4, with prices expected to oscillate in the short - term and fluctuate at the bottom of the cycle in the long - term [16]. - Lithium carbonate prices are running strongly. If energy - storage demand remains high and power demand is stable, the long - term pattern may change in the next 1 - 2 years [18]. Summary by Metal Type Copper - Price Performance: Copper prices fluctuated narrowly this week, being strong in the first half of the week driven by precious metals and adjusting on Friday. The downstream point - pricing volume rebounded significantly [1]. - Macro Factors: There are both expectations of loose liquidity and risks of AI bubbles. The short - term release of TGA liquidity after the US government's agreement to reopen the government supports risk - asset prices, while the concentrated trading of AI giants' bond risks has raised market concerns about AI risks [1]. - Outlook: The price around 85,000 may be a psychological point - pricing level for downstream industries, and attention should be paid to the industrial support at this level [1]. Aluminum - Price Performance: Overseas production - halt news and expectations boosted domestic aluminum prices, which were stronger than overseas prices. Short - term profit - taking led to a callback in the Shanghai aluminum market. Aluminum ingots continued to accumulate inventory, while aluminum rods, sheets, and foils slightly reduced inventory. The downstream consumption was acceptable, and the acceptance of high prices increased, showing a short - term shock trend [1][2]. Zinc - Price Performance: Zinc prices oscillated this week [5]. - Supply Side: Domestic and imported TC continued to decline this week. From the fourth quarter to the first quarter of next year, domestic zinc ore supply will be tighter, and processing fees have dropped significantly. The production of Huoshaoyun zinc ingots has started, and some smelters are under maintenance, with the total output expected to increase by about 6,000 tons month - on - month [5]. - Demand Side: Domestic demand is seasonally weak, European demand is average, and Middle - East demand has high growth. Domestic social inventory is oscillating, and overseas LME inventory is oscillating at a low level. The export window has opened, and there has been some inventory delivery overseas [5]. - Strategy: Due to weak domestic consumption but potential phased supply reduction at the end of the year, the price may not fall deeply. It is recommended to wait and see for unilateral trading, pay attention to reverse arbitrage opportunities with caution, and consider the 01 - 03 calendar spread positive arbitrage opportunities [5]. Nickel - Price Performance: Nickel prices declined this week [6]. - Supply Side: The price of nickel sulfate is relatively stable, and the output of pure nickel decreased slightly month - on - month [6]. - Demand Side: The overall demand is weak, and the premium of Jinchuan nickel strengthened slightly after the price decline [6]. - Inventory: Both domestic and overseas inventories continued to accumulate [6]. - Strategy: Considering the price - support motivation of Indonesian policies, it is advisable to pay attention to short - selling opportunities [6]. Stainless Steel - Supply: Steel mills' production in October increased slightly month - on - month [7]. - Demand: The demand is mainly for rigid needs [7]. - Cost: The prices of nickel iron and chrome iron remained stable [7]. - Inventory: The inventory remained at a high level, and the warehouse receipts remained unchanged [7]. - Strategy: Considering the price - support motivation of Indonesian policies, it is advisable to pay attention to short - selling opportunities [7]. Lead - Price Performance: Lead prices oscillated at a high level this week [8]. - Supply Side: The scrap volume is weaker year - on - year, and the recovery of recycled lead profits has encouraged复产. The supply of primary and recycled lead ingots has been tight since the end of September, and the resumption of recycled lead production has alleviated some supply - demand contradictions, with social inventory accumulating [8][9]. - Demand Side: The battery production rate increased by 1.4% this week, but the battery inventory accumulated, and the demand is expected to weaken. The refined - scrap price difference is - 100, and the recycled lead production has gradually started to produce [9]. - Outlook: It is expected that lead prices will maintain a narrow - range shock next week, ranging from 17,300 to 17,700. It is recommended to operate cautiously while observing the resumption of recycled lead production and the increase in warehouse receipts [9]. Tin - Price Performance: Tin prices increased in the center of gravity this week [12]. - Supply Side: The processing fees of tin ore remained at a low level, with limited upward space. The maintenance of Yunnan Tin has ended, and the supply has marginally recovered. Overseas production is still uncertain, and the Indonesian government's policy may affect the supply in the future [12]. - Demand Side: The demand is mainly supported by rigid needs at high prices, and the downstream's psychological price for orders has increased under the strong sentiment of non - ferrous metals. The overseas LME inventory is oscillating at a low level and recovering [12]. - Strategy: In the short - term, it is advisable to wait and see, and in the long - term, it is recommended to hold near the cost line or use it as a long - position allocation in non - ferrous metals [12]. Industrial Silicon - Supply Side: The operation of leading enterprises in Xinjiang was stable, with 93 furnaces in operation. By the end of November, there will be less than 20 furnaces in operation in Sichuan and Yunnan. The production in the northwest region is basically stable, with little overall change [16]. - Supply - Demand Outlook: The supply and demand of industrial silicon are expected to be in a balanced and slightly loose state in Q4. In the short - term, the price is expected to oscillate, and in the long - term, it is expected to fluctuate at the bottom of the cycle based on the seasonal marginal cost [16]. Lithium Carbonate - Price Performance: Lithium carbonate prices are running strongly, affected by the expected demand for lithium batteries and the market's bullish sentiment [18]. - Raw Material: The spot market of lithium ore is tight. Holders are more willing to sell when the futures price is high, and the self - pick - up transaction price of lithium concentrate is about 19,000 yuan lower than the futures price [18]. - Lithium Salt: The upstream inventory has been significantly reduced, and enterprises mainly rely on long - term contracts and pre - sales orders. The willingness to sell scattered orders increases when the futures price is high. The inventory of the middle and downstream is still relatively sufficient, and the futures - spot trading is inactive, with a strong wait - and - see sentiment [18]. - Outlook: In the context of "anti - involution", the price elasticity of lithium carbonate is high after the supply - side disturbances are resolved, and the downward support is strong before the resolution. If the energy - storage demand remains high and the power demand is stable, the long - term pattern may change in the next 1 - 2 years [18].
永安期货有色早报-20251118
Yong An Qi Huo·2025-11-18 01:04