Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The report maintains a bullish view on copper prices in the medium term, stating that copper fundamentals feature limited supply and increasing demand. In the short - to - medium term, the stabilization of copper prices depends on the stabilization of precious metals, and attention should be paid to the support levels of 97,000 and 99,000 for Shanghai copper [1]. - For aluminum, after the price increase, there is an unexpected increase in supply and weak terminal demand. It is advisable to go long after the supply - demand negative factors are realized. If the situation in Iran deteriorates, it may cause the aluminum price to rise [1]. - Regarding zinc, although the domestic fundamentals are average, due to limited long - term capital expenditure and about 100,000 tons of supply disturbances from Iranian zinc mines, the market is optimistic about the allocation flexibility of zinc. Attention should be paid to arbitrage opportunities [2]. - For nickel, the short - term real - world fundamentals are weak. The reduction of the Indonesian nickel ore quota has a disturbing effect, and the overall sentiment in the non - ferrous metals market dominates in the short term [5]. - Stainless steel's fundamentals remain weak. The news of the Indonesian quota continues to cause disturbances, and the overall sentiment in the non - ferrous metals market dominates in the short term [9]. - For lead, the supply - demand contradiction is alleviated, and the spot is expected to loosen. It is recommended to try short positions at high prices in the short term [12]. - For tin, in the short term, it is advisable to mainly observe due to large macro - sentiment fluctuations. In the long run, if there is a macro inflection point, the price may fluctuate downward significantly in the second half of the year [14]. - For industrial silicon, in the short term, the supply and demand are close to balance, and the price is expected to fluctuate with costs. In the long term, the price is expected to fluctuate at the bottom of the cycle based on the seasonal marginal cost [18]. - For lithium carbonate, in the short - term supply and demand, the fundamentals are strong, and the de - stocking trend is maintained in the off - season. If the inventory in the intermediate links further decreases to a low level, there is a large space for positive arbitrage between months [20]. Group 3: Summary by Metal Copper - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the spot premium decreased by 25, the waste - refined copper spread decreased by 320, and the LME inventory increased by 3,000. The Shanghai copper spot price fluctuated, and the downstream point - pricing was obvious when the price fell below 100,000 to around 99,000 [1]. - Market Outlook: The US's ability to siphon inventory is disappearing, causing concerns about inventory delivery to LME or outflow from the US. However, global consumption is good, and copper has strong rigid demand support at the current price. The medium - term view is bullish, and the short - to - medium - term stabilization of copper prices depends on precious metals [1]. Aluminum - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the Shanghai aluminum ingot price decreased by 30, the aluminum LME inventory decreased by 1,225, and the spot import profit decreased by 81.41 [1]. - Market Outlook: The aluminum price callback was significant, with weak demand. After the price increase, there was an unexpected increase in supply. It is advisable to go long after the supply - demand negative factors are realized. The deterioration of the Iranian situation may lead to an increase in the aluminum price [1]. Zinc - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the spot premium increased by 10, the LME zinc inventory decreased by 1,500, and the Shanghai zinc spot import profit decreased by 430.55 [2]. - Market Outlook: On the supply side, the domestic and imported TC is accelerating downward, and it is expected to ease after the resumption of northern mines after the Spring Festival. On the demand side, domestic demand is seasonally weak, and the export window is currently closed. The market is optimistic about the allocation flexibility of zinc, and attention should be paid to arbitrage opportunities [2]. Nickel - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the 1.5% Philippine nickel ore price increased by 0.0, the Shanghai nickel spot price increased by 3,450, and the LME inventory remained unchanged [5]. - Market Outlook: The supply of pure nickel decreased slightly, demand was weak, and domestic inventory was continuously delivered to the warehouse. The short - term fundamentals are weak, and the reduction of the Indonesian nickel ore quota has a disturbing effect [5]. Stainless Steel - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the prices of 304 cold - rolled, 304 hot - rolled, 201 cold - rolled, 430 cold - rolled, and scrap stainless steel remained unchanged [9]. - Market Outlook: The steel mill production decreased slightly, demand entered the off - season, and inventory increased seasonally. The news of the Indonesian quota continued to cause disturbances, and the overall sentiment in the non - ferrous metals market dominated [9]. Lead - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the spot premium remained unchanged, the LME lead inventory increased by 200, and the spot import profit decreased by 35.65 [10]. - Market Outlook: On the supply side, the primary lead production decreased seasonally, and some secondary lead producers took early holidays. On the demand side, the battery production rate decreased, and inventory increased. It is recommended to try short positions at high prices in the short term [12]. Tin - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the spot import profit decreased by 1,091.77, the LME inventory increased by 120, and the tin position increased by 939 [13]. - Market Outlook: The tin price fluctuated downward due to the influence of precious metals and non - ferrous metals. On the supply side, there are differences in the resumption expectations of Wa State in the first quarter. On the demand side, the downstream replenishment willingness is divided. In the short term, it is advisable to observe, and in the long run, the price may fluctuate downward significantly if there is a macro inflection point [14]. Industrial Silicon - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the 421 Yunnan basis increased by 5, the 421 Sichuan basis increased by 5, and the warehouse receipt quantity increased by 1,200 [18]. - Market Outlook: Southwest production enterprises are mostly in a shutdown state, and a large factory in Xinjiang has reduced production. The monthly supply is continuously shrinking, and the supply and demand are expected to decrease in February. In the short term, the supply and demand are close to balance, and in the long term, the price is expected to fluctuate at the bottom of the cycle [18]. Lithium Carbonate - Price and Inventory Data: From February 5th to 11th, the SMM electric carbon price increased by 2,000, the SMM industrial carbon price increased by 2,000, and the warehouse receipt quantity decreased by 10 [20]. - Market Outlook: The price and position of lithium carbonate continued to decline last week. The raw material lithium ore price continued to fall, and the upstream is mostly reluctant to sell. The downstream replenishment exceeded expectations. In the short - term supply and demand, the fundamentals are strong, and there is a large space for positive arbitrage between months if the intermediate inventory further decreases [20].
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Yong An Qi Huo·2026-02-12 02:58