有色金属日报 2025-12-22-20251222

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall sentiment in the有色金属 market is influenced by factors such as the Fed's monetary policy, US economic data, and overseas supply disruptions. Different metals have varying price trends and influencing factors, and short - term price movements are expected to be affected by a combination of macro - factors and industry - specific fundamentals [4][7][10][12]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper - Market Information: On Friday, the LME 3M copper contract rose 1.22% to $11,870/ton, and the SHFE copper main contract reached 93,560 yuan/ton. LME copper inventory decreased by 3,875 tons to 160,400 tons. The domestic SHFE daily warehouse receipts increased by 0.1 to 46,000 tons. The domestic copper spot import loss was about 1,200 yuan/ton, and the refined - scrap copper price difference widened [3]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The Fed's loose monetary policy and the easing of concerns about the US stock AI bubble have a positive impact on sentiment. The copper ore supply remains tight, and the annual long - term contract benchmark is slightly higher than expected. The apparent consumption of refined copper in November was lower than expected, increasing the resistance to upward price movement. However, with less scrap copper substitution, the supply surplus pressure is not large. The short - term price is expected to remain high and volatile. The operating range of the SHFE copper main contract is 92,000 - 94,600 yuan/ton, and the LME 3M copper is 11,600 - 12,200 dollars/ton [4]. Aluminum - Market Information: Overseas supply disruptions pushed LME aluminum up, with the Friday closing price rising 1.32% to $2,955/ton, and the SHFE aluminum main contract reaching 22,245 yuan/ton. The SHFE aluminum weighted contract positions increased by 29,000 to 654,000 lots, and the futures warehouse receipts slightly decreased to 76,000 tons. Domestic aluminum ingot inventories increased slightly, and aluminum rod inventories decreased [6]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Global aluminum inventories continue to decline and are at relatively low levels compared to the same period in previous years. Coupled with overseas supply disruptions and a positive commodity atmosphere, aluminum prices are strongly supported. However, Mexico's increase in some aluminum tariffs and the off - season in the aluminum downstream industry pose pressure. The aluminum price is expected to fluctuate and accumulate momentum, with a rising center. The operating range of the SHFE aluminum main contract is 22,000 - 22,400 yuan/ton, and the LME 3M aluminum is 2,900 - 2,980 dollars/ton [7]. Lead - Market Information: Last Friday, the SHFE lead index rose 0.55% to 16,879 yuan/ton, and the LME 3S lead rose $16.5 to $1,973.5/ton. The domestic social lead inventories decreased by 420 tons to 1,950 tons [9]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The visible inventory of lead ore has increased, and the lead concentrate processing fee has remained flat. The operating rate of primary lead smelters has increased, while the operating rate of secondary lead has decreased marginally, and the operating rate of battery enterprises has remained stable. The domestic lead ingot supply has tightened marginally, and the visible inventory has remained relatively low. After the release of short - term macro - risks, the sentiment in the non - ferrous market is positive. The current lead price is at the lower end of the oscillation range, and it is expected to be strong in the wide - range in the short term [10]. Zinc - Market Information: Last Friday, the SHFE zinc index rose 0.19% to 23,081 yuan/ton, and the LME 3S zinc rose $8.5 to $3,073/ton. The domestic social zinc inventories decreased by 350 tons to 12,220 tons [11]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The visible inventory of zinc concentrate has increased, and zinc concentrate TC has stopped falling and stabilized. The shortage of domestic zinc ore is expected to ease marginally. The LME zinc ingot inventory has increased, and the LME zinc monthly spread has returned to a Contango structure. The domestic zinc ingot social inventory has continued to decline, and the spot basis has increased. After the release of short - term macro - risks, the sentiment in the non - ferrous market is positive. The zinc price is expected to be weak in the medium term but may have an upward impulse in the short term due to macro - sentiment [12][13]. Tin - Market Information: On December 19, 2025, the SHFE tin main contract closed at 343,040 yuan/ton, up 2.59%. The operating rate of tin smelters in Yunnan and Jiangxi is high and stable but lacks upward momentum. The demand for tin solder enterprises is stable, but the high tin price has suppressed downstream purchasing willingness, and the spot trading atmosphere is dull [14]. - Strategy Viewpoint: Although the short - term tin market demand is weak and the supply is expected to improve, the downstream inventory is low, and the bargaining power is limited. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate with market risk preference. It is recommended to wait and see. The operating range of the domestic main contract is 300,000 - 350,000 yuan/ton, and the overseas LME tin is 39,000 - 43,000 dollars/ton [15]. Nickel - Market Information: On Friday, the nickel price rebounded significantly, with the SHFE nickel main contract closing at 117,180 yuan/ton, up 2.84%. The nickel ore price remained stable, and the nickel iron price weakened again [16]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The nickel surplus pressure is still large. The nickel iron price has slightly declined, while the refined nickel price has dropped significantly. The refined nickel premium has reached the support level. It is necessary to wait for the nickel iron price to further decline to test the cash cost of the pyrometallurgical production line. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term. The short - term operating range of the SHFE nickel price is 110,000 - 125,000 yuan/ton, and the LME 3M nickel contract is 13,000 - 15,500 dollars/ton [17][18]. Lithium Carbonate - Market Information: Last Friday, the MMLC lithium carbonate spot index closed at 105,069 yuan, up 2.74% from the previous working day and 11.10% for the week [20]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The short - term supply recovery expectation has been falsified, and the bears are under pressure. The mid - term fundamentals are controversial, but the optimistic expectation is stronger. The long - position trend on the futures market has not ended. The lithium carbonate position is still high, and the intraday price fluctuates greatly. It is recommended to wait and see. The operating range of the GZCE lithium carbonate main contract is 108,600 - 117,200 yuan/ton [21]. Alumina - Market Information: On December 19, 2025, the alumina index fell 2.51% to 2,568 yuan/ton. The Shandong spot price fell 5 yuan/ton to 2,655 yuan/ton [23]. - Strategy Viewpoint: After the rainy season, the shipping from Guinea is gradually recovering, and the AXIS mine is resuming production. The ore price is expected to decline. The alumina smelting capacity surplus pattern is difficult to change in the short term, and the inventory accumulation trend continues. However, the current price is close to the cost line of most manufacturers, and the subsequent production reduction expectation is increasing. The overall non - ferrous sector is strong, and the cost - performance of short - selling is not high. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term. The operating range of the domestic main contract AO2601 is 2,400 - 2,700 yuan/ton [24]. Stainless Steel - Market Information: On Friday, the stainless - steel main contract closed at 12,720 yuan/ton, up 2.42%. The social inventory decreased to 1.0421 million tons, a 2.01% decrease from the previous period [26]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The overall trading atmosphere in the stainless - steel spot market is light, and the low - price warehouse receipt resources are actively traded, driving the continuous decline in social inventory. The market demand is mainly for rigid - demand purchases at low prices, and the acceptance of high - price resources is generally low. In the short term, the stainless - steel price is expected to continue to oscillate and bottom out, with limited upward space [27]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - Market Information: On Friday, the cast aluminum alloy price continued to rise, with the main AD2602 contract closing at 21,235 yuan/ton, up 0.59%. The trading volume decreased, and the warehouse receipts slightly decreased [29]. - Strategy Viewpoint: The cost of the cast aluminum alloy is relatively firm, and the supply - side disruptions continue, providing strong support for the price. However, the demand is volatile, and the delivery pressure forms an upper - limit suppression. The short - term price of the cast aluminum alloy is expected to fluctuate within a range [30].