有色金属日报-20251202

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The market's focus has shifted to the Fed's interest - rate meeting, and the increasing probability of a rate cut has kept the sentiment warm. The copper price is expected to be strong in the short - term due to tight raw material supply and expected smelting production cuts [5]. - The aluminum price is expected to rise further as domestic and LME aluminum inventories are in a downward trend, with low inventory levels, and supported by supply disruptions, stable downstream operating rates, and the rising copper price [7]. - The lead price is expected to be strong in the short - term as the Fed's rate - cut cycle brings positive sentiment to the non - ferrous metals industry, despite some industry contradictions [9]. - The zinc price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short - term as the current weak industry situation does not match the strong macro - sentiment expectations, reducing its attractiveness to speculative funds [11]. - The tin price is likely to fluctuate strongly in the short - term as supply - side disruptions are the decisive factor for short - term prices, although demand is currently weak [13]. - The nickel price may shift to a volatile trend in the short - term as the decline of nickel - iron prices stabilizes and the macro - atmosphere warms, despite large surplus pressure [15]. - The lithium carbonate price is likely to fluctuate significantly, and it is recommended to wait and see or use options, while paying attention to the equity market atmosphere and fundamental dynamics [18]. - The alumina price is recommended to be observed in the short - term as overseas ore shipments are recovering, the smelting capacity is in surplus, but the price is approaching the cost line and the non - ferrous sector is strong [21]. - The stainless - steel price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short - term as high supply brings inventory pressure, although demand has improved marginally [24]. - The casting aluminum alloy price is expected to follow the aluminum price trend in the short - term as the cost is firm and supply is affected by policies, while demand is average [27]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Copper Market Information - The copper price hit a new high and then declined. LME 3M copper rose 0.51% to $11,232/ton, and SHFE copper closed at 89,380 yuan/ton. LME copper inventory was flat, and domestic social and bonded - area inventories decreased. The spot premium in Shanghai and Guangdong declined, and the import loss widened. The refined - scrap spread increased [4]. Strategy Viewpoint - Geopolitical factors are still a headwind, but the market focuses on the Fed's meeting. With a tight raw material supply and expected smelting production cuts, the copper price is expected to be strong. The operating range of SHFE copper is 88,200 - 90,000 yuan/ton, and that of LME 3M copper is $11,000 - 11,350/ton [5]. Aluminum Market Information - The aluminum price rebounded. LME aluminum rose 0.8% to $2,888/ton, and SHFE aluminum closed at 21,885 yuan/ton. The SHFE weighted contract's open interest increased, and the futures warehouse receipts slightly decreased. Domestic and LME inventories changed, and the market trading sentiment was weak [6]. Strategy Viewpoint - With declining inventories, supply disruptions, stable downstream operating rates, and the rising copper price, the aluminum price is expected to rise. The operating range of SHFE aluminum is 21,720 - 22,000 yuan/ton, and that of LME 3M aluminum is $2,840 - 2,910/ton [7]. Lead Market Information - The SHFE lead index fell 0.10% to 17,069 yuan/ton, and LME lead fell to $1,982.5/ton. The domestic social inventory decreased slightly, and various price and inventory indicators were reported [8]. Strategy Viewpoint - The lead price is expected to be strong in the short - term as the Fed's rate - cut cycle brings positive sentiment, although the industry has some contradictions such as rising lead - ore inventory and changing smelting operating rates [9]. Zinc Market Information - The SHFE zinc index rose 0.75% to 22,603 yuan/ton, and LME zinc rose to $3,065.5/ton. The domestic zinc ingot social inventory decreased, and various price and inventory indicators were reported [10]. Strategy Viewpoint - The zinc price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short - term as the weak industry situation does not match the strong macro - sentiment expectations, and the open interest has reached a new low in 2025 [11]. Tin Market Information - The SHFE tin main contract rose 0.09% to 306,580 yuan/ton. In October, domestic tin - concentrate imports increased, but the conflict in Congo (Kinshasa) disrupted tin - ore transportation. The demand in traditional sectors is weak, and the social inventory decreased [12]. Strategy Viewpoint - The tin price is likely to fluctuate strongly in the short - term as supply - side disruptions are the decisive factor. It is recommended to wait and see. The operating range of the domestic main contract is 290,000 - 320,000 yuan/ton, and that of LME tin is $38,000 - 41,000/ton [13]. Nickel Market Information - The nickel price rebounded slightly. The SHFE nickel main contract rose 0.66% to 117,850 yuan/ton. The spot premium of different brands changed, and the nickel - ore price was stable, while the nickel - iron price decline slowed down [14]. Strategy Viewpoint - The nickel price may shift to a volatile trend in the short - term as the decline of nickel - iron prices stabilizes and the macro - atmosphere warms. It is recommended to wait and see. The operating range of SHFE nickel is 113,000 - 118,000 yuan/ton, and that of LME 3M nickel is $13,500 - 15,500/ton [15]. Lithium Carbonate Market Information - The MMLC spot index rose 1.07%, and the LC2605 contract rose 0.54%. The battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate prices increased [17]. Strategy Viewpoint - The lithium carbonate price is likely to fluctuate significantly. It is recommended to wait and see or use options, and pay attention to the equity market atmosphere and fundamental dynamics. The reference operating range of the LC2605 contract is 93,600 - 99,800 yuan/ton [18]. Alumina Market Information - The alumina index fell 0.84% to 2,716 yuan/ton. The open interest increased, the basis and overseas prices were reported, and the futures warehouse receipts decreased [20]. Strategy Viewpoint - The alumina price is recommended to be observed in the short - term as overseas ore shipments are recovering, the smelting capacity is in surplus, but the price is approaching the cost line and the non - ferrous sector is strong. The reference operating range of the AO2601 contract is 2,600 - 2,900 yuan/ton [21]. Stainless Steel Market Information - The stainless - steel main contract rose 0.65% to 12,445 yuan/ton. The spot prices of different products changed, the raw - material prices were reported, the futures inventory decreased, and the social inventory increased [23]. Strategy Viewpoint - The stainless - steel price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short - term as high supply brings inventory pressure, although demand has improved marginally due to downstream restocking and traders' hoarding [24]. Casting Aluminum Alloy Market Information - The casting aluminum alloy price rose 1.23% to 21,055 yuan/ton. The open interest and volume increased, the warehouse receipts increased, and the domestic mainstream ADC12 price increased, while the downstream demand was mainly for rigid needs [26]. Strategy Viewpoint - The casting aluminum alloy price is expected to follow the aluminum price trend in the short - term as the cost is firm and supply is affected by policies, while demand is average [27].