Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The report highlights a significant rebound in antimony prices, suggesting potential investment opportunities in antimony-related sectors [47][49] - The Federal Reserve's October meeting minutes indicate a considerable division among policymakers regarding a potential interest rate cut in December, which could impact market conditions [16][19] - U.S. non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, with a notable increase of 119,000 jobs in September, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.4%, which may temper rate cut expectations [18] - The extension of the artisanal mining trade ban in the Democratic Republic of Congo adds pressure to global supplies of tin, tantalum, and tungsten, critical materials for various industries [20][21] Summary by Sections Market Review - The non-ferrous metals sector experienced a decline of 6.75%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.85 percentage points [10][11] - Key stocks showed varied performance, with Shengxin Lithium Energy leading with a gain of 12.16%, while Minfa Aluminum faced a significant drop of 25.40% [10][12] Metal Prices and Inventory Changes - Copper prices on the LME were reported at $10,778 per ton, down 0.63% week-on-week, with COMEX inventories rising by 5.66% [22][24] - Aluminum prices decreased to $2,808 per ton on the LME, with SHFE inventories increasing by 7.67% [22][24] - Zinc prices fell to $2,992 per ton, while LME inventories surged by 18.39% [23][24] Strategic Metals - Antimony prices have shown a significant increase, with the average price reaching 165,900 yuan per ton, reflecting a 16.59% rise week-on-week [47][49] - The report emphasizes the potential for investment in strategic metals, particularly in light of China's easing of export restrictions on certain rare earth materials [61]
有色金属行业周报（2025.11.17-2025.11.23）：锑价触底回升且明显反弹，关注锑相关投资机会-20251124
Western Securities·2025-11-24 10:32