1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report predicts that Shanghai nickel will experience short - term shock adjustments, and investors should focus on the competition around the MA60 line [4] - On the macro - front, the situation between the US and Iran is complex. Iran has rejected the US cease - fire proposal, while the White House claims the negotiation is ongoing and productive. The information exchange is not considered a negotiation by Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz is open to non - belligerent countries [3] - On the fundamental side, the nickel ore imports have declined as the Philippines enters the rainy season. The approval progress of Indonesia's nickel ore RKAB production is faster than expected, alleviating supply concerns. The domestic refined nickel production is expected to rise again, and the demand from stainless steel plants and new - energy vehicles is increasing [3] - Technically, the position volume has decreased, the price has corrected, and the bullish sentiment is cautious [4] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 135,860 yuan/ton, down 270 yuan; the 05 - 06 contract spread of Shanghai nickel is - 230 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan [3] - The LME 3 - month nickel price is 17,345 US dollars/ton, up 365 US dollars; the main contract position volume of Shanghai nickel is 179,895 hands, down 8,924 hands [3] - The net long position of the top 20 futures positions of Shanghai nickel is - 49,024 hands, up 4,278 hands; the LME nickel inventory is 282,456 tons, down 432 tons [3] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange nickel inventory is 63,661 tons (weekly), down 20 tons; the LME nickel cancelled warrants total 18,492 tons, down 408 tons [3] - The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 57,593 tons, down 12 tons [3] 3.2 Spot Market - The SMM 1 nickel spot price is 139,350 yuan/ton, up 1,550 yuan; the spot average price of 1 nickel plate in Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals is 139,250 yuan/ton, up 1,350 yuan [3] - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, unchanged [3] - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 31,650 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the NI main contract is 3,490 yuan/ton, up 1,820 yuan [3] - The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 195.11 US dollars/ton, up 0.78 US dollars [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 122.39 million tons, down 16.03 million tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 792.66 million tons (weekly), down 65.68 million tons [3] - The average monthly import unit price of nickel ore is 96.59 US dollars/ton, down 28.97 US dollars/ton; the tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly electrolytic nickel output is 29,430 tons, up 1,120 tons; the total monthly nickel - iron output is 2.14 million metal tons, unchanged [3] - The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 17,308.15 tons, down 5,231.79 tons; the monthly import volume of nickel - iron is 83.17 million tons, down 7.82 million tons [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly output of 300 - series stainless steel is 131.94 million tons, down 53.87 million tons; the total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 62.42 million tons, down 1.28 million tons [3] 3.6 Industry News - The negotiation between the US and Iran is unclear. Iran has rejected the US cease - fire proposal, while the White House claims the negotiation is ongoing and productive. Iran is prepared for further escalation of the situation [3] - Non - belligerent ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination. COSCO Shipping Lines has resumed new booking business (ordinary containers) to some Middle - East countries but will not pass through the Strait of Hormuz for now [3] - As of the end of February, the total installed power generation capacity in China is 3.95 billion kilowatts, a year - on - year increase of 15.9%. The installed capacity of solar power generation is 1.23 billion kilowatts, a year - on - year increase of 33.2%; the installed capacity of wind power is 0.65 billion kilowatts, a year - on - year increase of 22.8% [3] - A Fed governor believes that the current Fed policy is dragging down the economy and should gradually cut interest rates to the neutral level this year. The overall inflation forecast for this year is raised to 2.7% due to the oil price shock [3] - The ECB President says that the ECB will take decisive action if inflation is triggered by the soaring energy cost, and is currently assessing the impact of the Middle - East situation [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - On the macro - front, energy infrastructure in the Middle East was attacked, the US February PPI far exceeded expectations, and Powell sent a hawkish signal. The market expects a 50% probability of a rate cut this year [3]. - On the fundamental side, the Philippines enters the rainy season, leading to a decline in nickel ore imports. Indonesia's RKAB plan adjusts the quota, with an increase of about 25% - 30%, which can meet domestic nickel ore demand and ease supply concerns [3]. - At the smelting end, China has large refined nickel production capacity. With recent nickel price fluctuations and profitable production margins, refined nickel output is expected to rise again [3]. - On the demand side, stainless - steel mills' profit has improved, and production has resumed after the holiday. New - energy vehicle production and sales continue to rise, with ternary batteries contributing a small demand increase [3]. - Domestically, nickel inventories continue to grow, and spot premiums remain stable; overseas, LME inventories decline slightly, and spot premiums are lowered [3]. - Technically, with reduced positions and falling prices, the bullish sentiment weakens. It is expected that Shanghai nickel will be weakly adjusted in the short - term, breaking below the MA60 support, and attention should be paid to the 130,000 level [3]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 131,550 yuan/ton, down 3,650 yuan; the 05 - 06 contract spread is - 280 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan [3]. - The price of LME 3 - month nickel is 17,160 US dollars/ton, down 95 US dollars; the position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 186,757 lots, down 11,470 lots [3]. - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 50,020 lots, up 14,111 lots; LME nickel inventory is 283,950 tons, up 210 tons [3]. - The inventory of nickel on the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 63,681 tons (weekly), up 1,912 tons; the cancelled warrants of LME nickel total 18,744 tons, down 90 tons [3]. - The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 56,899 tons, down 295 tons [3]. 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of SMM 1 nickel is 134,900 yuan/ton, down 3,100 yuan; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River is 135,000 yuan/ton, down 2,900 yuan [3]. - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price is 210 US dollars/ton, unchanged [3]. - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 31,650 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the main NI contract is 3,350 yuan/ton, up 550 yuan [3]. - The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 200.52 US dollars/ton, up 6.17 US dollars [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The import volume of nickel ore is 199.28 tons (monthly), down 134.67 tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 858.34 tons (weekly), down 65.99 tons [3]. - The average import price of nickel ore is 75.53 US dollars/ton (monthly), up 3.36 US dollars; the tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The electrolytic nickel output is 29,430 tons (monthly), up 1,120 tons; the total ferronickel output is 21,400 tons of metal (monthly), unchanged [3]. - The import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 23,861.23 tons (monthly), up 11,020.74 tons; the import volume of ferronickel is 996,100 tons (monthly), up 100,700 tons [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The output of 300 - series stainless steel is 1.8581 million tons (monthly), up 110,900 tons; the total inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 645,600 tons (weekly), down 6,700 tons [3]. 3.6 Industry News - Trump said his visit to China might be postponed by five to six weeks. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that head - of - state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable leading role in China - US relations, and the two sides will continue communication [3]. - The Fed kept interest rates unchanged as expected, pointed out the uncertainty of the Middle East impact, raised inflation expectations, and still expected one rate cut this year. Powell said no rate cut before inflation improvement and he would not leave the Fed during the investigation. The "New Fed Wire" said the Iran conflict might prolong the Fed's fight against inflation [3]. - Iran launched a large - scale missile attack on US - related energy facilities, targeting three Middle Eastern countries. Trump allegedly doesn't want to attack such facilities again for now. Part of Iran's largest gas field was shut down after being attacked, and the US military plans to mass - produce Iranian suicide drones [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - It is expected that Shanghai nickel will experience a short - term weak adjustment, and attention should be paid to the support level at 126,000 [2][3] Summary by Directory Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 129,650 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10,350 yuan; the 03 - 04 month contract spread of Shanghai nickel is 250 yuan/ton, an increase of 650 yuan [2] - The LME 3 - month nickel price is 1,7555 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 931 US dollars; the position volume of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 110,945 lots, a decrease of 21,503 lots [2] - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 46,430 lots, an increase of 15,663 lots; the LME nickel inventory is 286,284 tons, a decrease of 186 tons [2] - The inventory of nickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 55,396 tons, an increase of 4,602 tons; the LME nickel cancelled warrants total 10,926 tons, a decrease of 432 tons [2] - The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 46,574 tons, a decrease of 302 tons [2] Spot Market - The SMM 1 nickel spot price is 140,200 yuan/ton, a decrease of 5,950 yuan; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals Market is 140,000 yuan/ton, a decrease of 6,050 yuan [2] - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, with no change; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, with no change [2] - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 33,750 yuan/ton, with no change; the basis of the NI main contract is 10,550 yuan/ton, an increase of 4,400 yuan [2] - The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 221.09 US dollars/ton, an increase of 0.43 US dollars [2] Upstream Situation - The import volume of nickel ore is 199.28 million tons, a decrease of 134.67 million tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 1,172.34 million tons, a decrease of 56.28 million tons [2] - The average import unit price of nickel ore is 75.53 US dollars/ton, an increase of 3.36 US dollars; the tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, with no change [2] Industry Situation - The electrolytic nickel output is 29,430 tons, an increase of 1,120 tons; the total nickel - iron output is 21,400 metal tons, a decrease of 700 metal tons [2] - The import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 23,861.23 tons, an increase of 11,020.74 tons; the import volume of nickel - iron is 99.61 million tons, an increase of 10.07 million tons [2] Downstream Situation - The output of 300 - series stainless steel is 174.72 million tons, a decrease of 1.45 million tons; the total inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 54.9 million tons, an increase of 0.97 million tons [2] Industry News - In January, some manufacturing industries entered the traditional off - season, and the effective market demand was still insufficient. The manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, and the prosperity level decreased compared with the previous month, but production continued to expand. The non - manufacturing business activity index was 49.4%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, and the overall prosperity level of the non - manufacturing industry declined [2] - The US Senate passed a 1.2 - trillion - dollar government spending bill, but a short - term government shutdown is inevitable. House Speaker Johnson said he is "confident" that the government will resume operation before Tuesday [2] - Trump said that Powell did not promise him an interest rate cut, but he "certainly wants to cut interest rates" [2] Viewpoint Summary - The import volume of nickel ore shows a downward trend. Indonesia plans to significantly cut the RKAB quota to 250 - 260 million tons next year, and the domestic trade base price in Indonesia is expected to rise significantly, which is the main reason for the concern about the tightening of raw material supply [2] - On the smelting side, the nickel - iron output in Indonesia remains at a high level, and the quantity flowing back to China is expected to increase. The domestic refined nickel production capacity is relatively large. With the recent rebound of nickel prices, there is a profit margin in production, and it is expected that the refined nickel output will rise again [2] - On the demand side, the profit of stainless steel plants has improved, and the production volume is expected to be at a high level. The production and sales of new energy vehicles continue to climb, and ternary batteries contribute a small incremental demand [2] - The growth of nickel inventory in China has accelerated. The market mainly purchases on dips, and the spot premium has declined. The LME inventory overseas continues to increase, and the spot premium has been adjusted downward [2] - Technically, the position volume has decreased and the price has fallen, and the bullish sentiment has cooled down [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report predicts that the Shanghai nickel will have a wide - range and slightly upward adjustment in the short - term, and suggests paying attention to the range of 143,000 - 155,000 yuan/ton [4] - The probability of the US government shutting down again before January 31 has soared to nearly 80%. The import volume of nickel ore is in a downward trend due to the rainy season in the Philippines, and the planned reduction of the RKAB quota in Indonesia next year and the expected sharp increase in the domestic trade base price in Indonesia lead to concerns about tight raw material supply. The production of nickel iron in Indonesia remains high, and the amount flowing back to China is expected to increase. The domestic refined nickel production capacity is large, and with the recent rise in nickel prices, the production profit has room for profit, so the refined nickel production is expected to rise again. The profit of stainless steel plants has improved, and the production volume is expected to be high. The production and sales of new energy vehicles continue to climb, and ternary batteries contribute a small incremental demand. The domestic nickel inventory is on an upward trend, and the market mainly buys on dips, with high spot premiums; the overseas LME inventory continues to increase. Technically, with the reduction of positions and price adjustment, the long - position sentiment is cautious, and it is expected to be mainly wide - range and slightly upward [3] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 146,110 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 730 yuan/ton; the price difference between the 02 - 03 contracts of Shanghai nickel is - 260 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 90 yuan/ton [3] - The price of LME 3 - month nickel is 18,590 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 120 US dollars/ton; the position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 40,119 lots, with a week - on - week decrease of 15,899 lots [3] - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 69,268 lots, with a week - on - week increase of 600 lots; the LME nickel inventory is 285,552 tons, with a week - on - week increase of 1,824 tons [3] - The inventory of nickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 50,794 tons, with a week - on - week increase of 2,614 tons; the cancelled warrants of LME nickel total 10,788 tons, with a week - on - week increase of 1,506 tons [3] - The warrant quantity of Shanghai nickel is 42,499 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 18 tons [3] 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of SMM 1 nickel is 148,100 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 5,700 yuan/ton; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals Market is 147,900 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 5,800 yuan/ton [3] - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 125 US dollars/ton; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 125 US dollars/ton [3] - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 33,750 yuan/ton, with no week - on - week change; the basis of the main NI contract is 1,990 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 6,430 yuan/ton [3] - The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 208.96 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 6.27 US dollars/ton [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 199.28 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 134.67 million tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 1,228.62 million tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 44.76 million tons [3] - The average monthly import price of nickel ore is 75.53 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 3.36 US dollars/ton; the tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, with no week - on - week change [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly production of electrolytic nickel is 29,430 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 1,120 tons; the total monthly production of nickel iron is 21,400 metal tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 700 metal tons [3] - The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 23,861.23 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 11,020.74 tons; the monthly import volume of nickel iron is 99.61 million tons, with a month - on - month increase of 10.07 million tons [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly production of 300 - series stainless steel is 174.72 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 1.45 million tons; the total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 53.93 million tons, with a week - on - week increase of 0.08 million tons [3] 3.6 Industry News - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is willing to manage differences and promote cooperation with the US, and will introduce policies and measures to expand inbound consumption [3] - Zou Lan, the deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, supports increasing the RMB business fund arrangement scale in Hong Kong from 100 billion yuan to 200 billion yuan [3] - Forecast market data shows that the probability of a new shutdown of the US government is close to 80% [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View of the Report - It is expected that Shanghai nickel will make a strong adjustment in the short - term, and attention should be paid to the support of MA5 [4] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 139,800 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 5,700 yuan/ton; the 02 - 03 month contract spread of Shanghai nickel is - 220 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 110 yuan/ton [3] - The price of LME 3 - month nickel is 17,290 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 530 US dollars/ton; the position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 131,481 lots, with a month - on - month decrease of 3,248 lots [3] - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 49,943 lots, with a month - on - month decrease of 4,234 lots; the LME nickel inventory is 255,354 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 72 tons [3] - The inventory of nickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 45,544 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 1,090 tons; the LME nickel cancelled warrants are 12,432 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 12 tons [3] - The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 39,388 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 964 tons [3] Spot Market - The spot price of SMM 1 nickel is 143,450 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 5,300 yuan/ton; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals is 143,550 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 5,500 yuan/ton [3] - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, with no month - on - month change; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, with no month - on - month change [3] - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 28,250 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 50 yuan/ton; the basis of the NI main contract is 3,650 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 400 yuan/ton [3] - The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 151.78 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 8.1 US dollars/ton [3] Upstream Situation - The import volume of nickel ore is 3.3395 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 1.3433 million tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 13.3203 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 0.4444 million tons [3] - The average import unit price of nickel ore is 72.18 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 14.84 US dollars/ton; the tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, with no month - on - month change [3] Industry Situation - The electrolytic nickel output is 29,430 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 1,120 tons; the total nickel - iron output is 22,100 metal tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 800 metal tons [3] - The import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 12,840.49 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 2,900.84 tons; the import volume of nickel - iron is 895,400 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 9,700 tons [3] Downstream Situation - The output of 300 - series stainless steel is 1.7617 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 38,300 tons; the total inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 553,800 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 8,700 tons [3] Industry News - China's RatingDog service industry PMI in December 2025 was 52, maintaining expansion, but new export orders fell back into contraction. The current expansion period has continued for three years [3] - Li Qiang emphasized strengthening the dominant position of enterprises in innovation and promoting the accelerated iteration and upgrading of new technologies and products such as robots and drones in the process of expanding applications [3] - Trump warned Venezuela's "interim president" and said that Venezuela might not be the last country for US intervention, and reiterated the need for Greenland [3] - The US ISM manufacturing index in December decreased slightly from 48.2 to 47.9, remaining below 50 for 10 consecutive months. New orders have contracted for the fourth consecutive month, and export orders are still weak; the index was mainly dragged down by the accelerating decline in inventory [3] Viewpoint Summary - In the macro - aspect, China's service industry PMI maintained expansion, while the US manufacturing PMI continued to decline. In the fundamental aspect, the import volume of nickel ore is in a downward trend, and Indonesia plans to cut quotas, causing concerns about raw material supply [3] - On the smelting side, the nickel - iron output in Indonesia remains high, and the quantity flowing back to China is expected to increase. Although some production has been cut due to raw material shortages and profit losses, the output is still at a high level, and cost support has increased [3] - On the demand side, the cost of nickel - iron for stainless steel has decreased, the profit of steel mills has improved, and the production is expected to remain at a high level. The production and sales of new energy vehicles continue to rise, and ternary batteries contribute a small incremental demand [3] - The domestic nickel inventory is on an upward trend, and the market mainly buys on dips. The spot premium is at a high level, and the growth of overseas LME inventory has slowed down. Technically, the position increases and the price rises, with a strong bullish atmosphere [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The Indonesian government's PNBP policy restricts issuance, increasing the cost of nickel resource supply, and the premium of domestic trade ore remains stable. The supply of nickel ore from the Philippines is high, but the grade of nickel ore is decreasing, and the domestic nickel ore inventory is lower than the same period last year. - Newly - invested electrolytic nickel projects are being put into production slowly. Due to low nickel prices and cost - end pressure, some smelters are incurring losses and reducing production. Thus, the growth of refined nickel production is expected to be limited. - Stainless steel mills show the characteristic of a lackluster peak season, but the price of ferronickel has fallen, improving the profit of steel mills, and the planned production volume is expected to increase. The production and sales of new energy vehicles continue to rise, and ternary batteries contribute a small incremental demand. - Domestic nickel inventory continues to grow, the market mainly purchases on demand, and the spot premium rises; the LME inventory overseas also shows an increase. It is expected that the nickel price will fluctuate weakly. Technically, the position increases while the price falls, the bearish sentiment heats up, and the lower limit of the range is being tested. It is recommended to wait and see for the time being, or short when the price rebounds, and pay attention to the MA10 pressure [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 119,680 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 240 yuan/ton; the spread between the December - January contracts of Shanghai nickel is - 170 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous period. - The price of LME 3 - month nickel is 15,020 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 35 US dollars/ton; the position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 117,784 lots, with a week - on - week decrease of 4,095 lots. - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 34,356 lots, with a week - on - week increase of 1,298 lots; the LME nickel inventory is 253,104 tons, unchanged from the previous period. - The inventory of nickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 37,187 tons, with a week - on - week increase of 436 tons; the total cancelled warrants of LME nickel is 13,734 tons, unchanged from the previous period. - The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 32,533 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 101 tons [3]. 3.2现货市场 - The spot price of SMM 1 nickel is 121,200 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 300 yuan/ton; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals Market is 121,400 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 400 yuan/ton. - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, unchanged from the previous period; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, unchanged from the previous period. - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 27,500 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 300 yuan/ton; the basis of the main NI contract is 1,520 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 60 yuan/ton. - The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 191.38 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 7.81 US dollars/ton [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 611.45 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 23.22 million tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 1,481.66 million tons, with a week - on - week increase of 2.56 million tons. - The average monthly import unit price of nickel ore is 56.72 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 4.61 US dollars/ton; the tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged from the previous period [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of electrolytic nickel is 29,430 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 1,120 tons; the total monthly output of ferronickel is 21,700 metal tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 300 metal tons. - The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 28,570.87 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 4,144.03 tons; the monthly import volume of ferronickel is 1.0853 million tons, with a month - on - month increase of 0.2112 million tons [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly output of 300 - series stainless steel is 1.7627 million tons, with a month - on - month increase of 0.0248 million tons; the total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 0.5708 million tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 0.01 million tons [3]. 3.6 Industry News - In October, policies to expand domestic demand continued to show results. Driven by the National Day and Mid - Autumn Festival holidays, the CPI increased by 0.2% month - on - month and 0.2% year - on - year. The core CPI excluding food and energy prices increased by 1.2% year - on - year, and the growth rate has been expanding for the 6th consecutive month. The PPI turned from flat to an increase of 0.1% month - on - month in October, the first increase this year, and the year - on - year decline continued to narrow. - The US Bureau of Labor Statistics not only postponed the release of the CPI report but also suspended the offline data collection work. Although the market still tends to expect an interest rate cut in December, the lack of official data may give policymakers who are worried about the resurgence of inflation a sufficient reason to keep interest rates unchanged next month. - In October, China's exports denominated in US dollars decreased by 1.1% year - on - year, and imports increased by 1% year - on - year; soybean imports reached a record high for the same period, while the import volume and price of refined oil, natural gas, and coal both decreased, and rare - earth exports ended three consecutive months of decline. - According to the Passenger Car Association, China's retail sales of narrow - sense passenger cars decreased by 0.8% year - on - year and 0.1% month - on - month in October. China's retail sales of new energy vehicles increased by 7.3% year - on - year and decreased by 1.3% month - on - month in October [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - Supply cost is affected by the Indonesian government's PNBP policy, and the premium of domestic nickel ore remains stable. The supply of nickel ore from the Philippines has recovered, but the domestic nickel ore port inventory has decreased, resulting in a tight raw material situation. In the smelting sector, the production rhythm of leading enterprises remained stable in July, the output of several smelters increased, and new production capacity is still planned to be put into operation, driving a slight increase in the overall refined nickel output. On the demand side, the profit of stainless steel plants has improved, and steel mills have increased production; the production and sales of new energy vehicles continue to rise, but the demand for ternary batteries is limited. Recently, downstream buyers mainly purchase at low prices, the spot premium has risen slightly, and domestic inventories have decreased; overseas LME inventories have increased. Technically, the price is adjusting, and both long and short positions are cautious in trading. Attention should be paid to the competition around the MA60. Operationally, it is recommended to wait and see for the time being and go long with a light position at low prices [2] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 121,400 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan; the price difference between the October - November contracts of Shanghai nickel is -160 yuan/ton, up 70 yuan. The price of LME 3 - month nickel is 15,270 US dollars/ton, down 65 US dollars. The position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 45,068 lots, down 5,353 lots. The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is -30,686 lots, down 1,397 lots. LME nickel inventory is 228,900 tons, up 456 tons. The inventory of nickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 29,834 tons, up 2,334 tons. The LME nickel cancelled warrants total 7,752 tons, down 24 tons. The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 25,536 tons, down 307 tons [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The SMM 1 nickel spot price is 122,700 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River is 122,900 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan. The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, unchanged. The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 28,200 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan. The basis of the NI main contract is 1,300 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan. The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is -179.4 US dollars/ton, down 1.57 US dollars [2] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 500.58 million tons, up 65.92 million tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 1,400.11 million tons, up 13.95 million tons. The average monthly import unit price of nickel ore is 63.77 US dollars/ton, down 2.08 US dollars. The含税 price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged [2] 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of electrolytic nickel is 29,430 tons, up 1,120 tons; the total monthly output of ferronickel is 2.2 million metal tons, down 0.02 million metal tons. The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 38,234.02 tons, up 21,018.74 tons; the monthly import volume of ferronickel is 83.59 million tons, down 20.55 million tons [2] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly output of 300 - series stainless steel is 173.79 million tons, up 3.98 million tons; the total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 55.88 million tons, down 0.52 million tons [2] 3.6 Industry News - Fed Governor Milan believes that interest rates will continue to be cut in the next few months and will try to persuade other policymakers to cut rates faster; Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari believes that two more rate cuts this year are appropriate. ECB President Lagarde says the ECB has reached its inflation target, but uncertainties remain; ECB Governing Council member Scicluna says the current interest rate level is appropriate, and the central bank is capable of dealing with downside risks; Governing Council member Stournaras says the current interest rate is in a good balance and no further easing is needed [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The macro - situation in China shows characteristics of "slow industry, weak investment, and dull consumption", and expectations of a new round of policy easing are rising. Technically, with reduced positions and price adjustments, long - short trading is cautious and faces resistance at previous highs. It is recommended to wait and see or conduct range trading [2][3][4] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai Nickel is 122,610 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan/ton; the spread between the October - November contracts is - 200 yuan/ton, up 40 yuan/ton. The LME 3 - month nickel price is 15,425 US dollars/ton, up 45 US dollars/ton. The main contract's open interest is 66,538 lots, down 4,072 lots. The net long position of the top 20 futures holders is - 29,541 lots, down 1,273 lots. LME nickel inventory is 224,484 tons, down 600 tons. The SHFE nickel inventory is 27,500 tons, up 514 tons. The LME nickel cancelled warrants total 7,974 tons, down 600 tons. The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai Nickel is 26,167 tons, up 1,208 tons [3] 现货市场 - The SMM 1 nickel spot price is 123,600 yuan/ton, up 600 yuan/ton; the average spot price of 1 nickel plate in Yangtze River Non - ferrous is 123,500 yuan/ton, up 400 yuan/ton. The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price is 85 US dollars/ton, unchanged. The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 28,100 yuan/ton, unchanged. The basis of the NI main contract is 990 yuan/ton, up 570 yuan/ton. The LME nickel (spot/3 - month) premium is - 185.68 US dollars/ton, down 14.48 US dollars/ton [3] Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 5.0058 million tons, up 659,200 tons; the total port inventory of nickel ore is 13.8616 million tons, up 779,300 tons. The average monthly import unit price of nickel ore is 63.77 US dollars/ton, down 2.08 US dollars/ton. The tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged [3] Industry Situation - The monthly electrolytic nickel output is 29,430 tons, up 1,120 tons; the total monthly nickel - iron output is 22,000 metal tons, down 200 metal tons. The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 38,234.02 tons, up 21,018.74 tons; the monthly import volume of nickel - iron is 835,900 tons, down 205,500 tons [3] Downstream Situation - The monthly output of 300 - series stainless steel is 1.7379 million tons, up 39,800 tons; the total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 564,000 tons, down 13,400 tons [3] Industry News - In August, the year - on - year growth rate of social consumer goods retail slowed to 3.4%, and the growth rate of household appliances and audio - visual equipment retail slowed to 14.3%. The year - on - year growth rate of the added value of industrial enterprises above the designated size was 5.2%, and the equipment manufacturing and high - tech manufacturing industries showed good momentum. From January to August, the national fixed - asset investment increased by 0.5%, and manufacturing investment increased by 5.1%. From January to August, real estate development investment decreased by 12.9% year - on - year, and the sales area of newly built commercial housing decreased by 4.7% year - on - year. The US has lowered the import tariff on Japanese cars to 15% starting from 0:01 on the 16th, Eastern Time [3] 观点总结 - The Indonesian government's PNBP policy restricts issuance, increasing the cost of nickel resource supply, and the premium of domestic trade ore remains stable. The supply of Philippine nickel ore has recovered, but the domestic nickel ore port inventory has decreased, and raw materials are in a tight situation. In the smelting sector, the production rhythm of leading enterprises remained stable in July, the output of a few smelters increased, and new production capacity is still planned to be put into operation, driving a slight increase in the overall refined nickel output. On the demand side, the profit of stainless steel plants has improved, and steel mills have increased production; the production and sales of new energy vehicles continue to rise, but the demand for ternary batteries is limited. Recently, downstream buyers mainly purchase on dips, the spot premium remains stable, domestic inventory increases, and overseas LME inventory accumulates [3]

Report Overview - The report is titled "Nickel & Stainless Steel: Upward Movement Affected by Indonesian Riot and Strike Sentiment" and is a risk management daily report on September 1st, compiled by the New Energy & Precious Metals Research Team of Nanhua [1]. Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The intraday trend of Shanghai nickel was strong, mainly affected by the weekend riots in Indonesia, which increased the uncertainty sentiment on the supply side. The stainless steel also showed strength, with spot prices generally rising and inventory being reduced. The market is expected to have upward momentum as it approaches the peak season in September and October [4]. - Macro - level factors such as the September interest - rate cut expectation and the movement of the US dollar index should be continuously monitored. The ongoing riots and strikes in Indonesia are disturbing market sentiment, and the subsequent development needs attention [5]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Price and Volatility Forecast - **Shanghai Nickel**: The price range is predicted to be 118,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton, with a current 20 - day rolling volatility of 15.17% and a historical percentile of 3.2% [2]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price range is predicted to be 12,500 - 13,100 yuan/ton, with a current 20 - day rolling volatility of 9.27% and a historical percentile of 1.8% [2]. Risk Management Strategies Shanghai Nickel - **Inventory Management**: When the product sales price falls and inventory has impairment risk, strategies include selling Shanghai nickel futures (NI main contract) with a 60% hedging ratio and selling call options (over - the - counter/on - exchange options) with a 50% hedging ratio [2]. - **Procurement Management**: When the company has future production procurement needs and is worried about rising raw material prices, strategies include buying Shanghai nickel forward contracts (far - month NI contracts) according to the production plan, selling put options (on - exchange/over - the - counter options), and buying out - of - the - money call options (on - exchange/over - the - counter options) [2]. Stainless Steel - **Inventory Management**: Similar to nickel, when the product sales price falls and inventory has impairment risk, sell stainless steel futures (SS main contract) with a 60% hedging ratio and sell call options (over - the - counter/on - exchange options) with a 50% hedging ratio [3]. - **Procurement Management**: When worried about rising raw material prices for future production procurement, buy stainless steel forward contracts (far - month SS contracts), sell put options (on - exchange/over - the - counter options), and buy out - of - the - money call options (on - exchange/over - the - counter options) [3]. Fundamental Analysis - **Supply - side**: In Indonesia, the first - phase benchmark price in September is expected to be slightly lowered, but the premium remains firm. In the Philippines, there was rainfall in some mining areas during the week, and there is an overall rainfall expectation in September, with limited impact. Nickel iron prices remained firm, and the supply side continued to hold up prices [4]. - **Demand - side**: In the new energy sector, salt factories are relatively strong, the MHP market is in short supply, and new energy vehicle sales are continuously strong. Stainless steel is approaching the peak season in September and October, with demand recovering and having upward momentum [4]. Macro and Market Sentiment - Macro - level factors include the September interest - rate cut expectation and the movement of the US dollar index. The riots and strikes in Indonesia are disturbing market sentiment, although there is no actual impact reported from the industrial park yet [5]. Factors Affecting the Market - **Positive Factors**: Indonesia's APNI plans to revise the HPM formula, shorten the nickel ore quota license period, the construction of the Yarlung Zangbo River Hydropower Station may increase stainless steel demand, there is an increased expectation of a September interest - rate cut, and the riots in Indonesia are disturbing market sentiment [6]. - **Negative Factors**: The inventory of pure nickel is high, the seasonal inventory of nickel ore is rising, there are still Sino - US tariff disturbances, and South Korea plans to impose anti - dumping duties on China's hot - rolled products [6]. Market Data - **Nickel Futures**: The latest price of the Shanghai nickel main contract is 123,450 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 1,750 yuan/ton or 1%. The LME nickel 3M price is 15,405 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 105 US dollars/ton or 0.61% [7]. - **Inventory**: The domestic social inventory of nickel is 39,470 tons, a decrease of 1,402 tons compared to the previous period. The LME nickel inventory is 209,844 tons, an increase of 300 tons. The stainless steel social inventory is 928,800 tons, a decrease of 4,600 tons [11][12].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The domestic nickel ore port inventory has decreased, and the raw materials are in a tight situation. The overall refined nickel output has increased slightly due to the stable production rhythm of leading enterprises and the planned launch of new production capacity. On the demand side, stainless - steel mills have increased production due to improved profits, and the production and sales of new - energy vehicles have continued to rise, but the demand for ternary batteries is limited. Recently, nickel prices have declined, and downstream buyers purchase at low prices. Both domestic and overseas LME inventories have decreased. Technically, the position has rebounded with rising prices, and the bullish sentiment is strong. It is recommended to hold previous long positions, with a reference range of 122,000 - 125,000 yuan/ton [2] Summary by Directory 1. Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 123,450 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 1,750 yuan/ton; the spread between the October - November contracts of Shanghai nickel is - 130 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 30 yuan/ton. The LME 3 - month nickel price is 1,5405 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 105 US dollars/ton. The position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 91,963 lots, with a month - on - month increase of 2,342 lots. The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 25,674 lots, with a month - on - month increase of 5,527 lots. The LME nickel inventory is 209,844 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 300 tons. The Shanghai Futures Exchange nickel inventory is 26,439 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 504 tons. The LME nickel cancelled warrants total 7,998 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 18 tons. The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 21,773 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 132 tons [2] 2. Spot Market - The SMM 1 nickel spot price is 124,300 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 1,900 yuan/ton. The average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River is 124,200 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 1,600 yuan/ton. The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, with no change. The bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 85 US dollars/ton, with no change. The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 28,100 yuan/ton, with no change. The basis of the NI main contract is 850 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 150 yuan/ton. The LME nickel (spot/three - month) premium is - 174.22 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 1.18 US dollars/ton [2] 3. Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 500.58 million tons, with a month - on - month increase of 65.92 million tons. The total port inventory of nickel ore is 1,259.82 million tons, with a month - on - month increase of 53.97 million tons. The average monthly import unit price of nickel ore is 63.77 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 2.08 US dollars/ton. The tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, with no change [2] 4. Industry Situation - The monthly output of electrolytic nickel is 29,430 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 1,120 tons. The total monthly output of ferronickel is 22,200 metal tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 400 metal tons. The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 38,234.02 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 21,018.74 tons. The monthly import volume of ferronickel is 83.59 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 20.55 million tons [2] 5. Downstream Situation - The monthly output of 300 - series stainless steel is 169.81 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 4.59 million tons. The total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 58.68 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 0.33 million tons [2] 6. Industry News - China's official manufacturing PMI in August slightly rebounded to 49.4, and the new order index rose to 49.5. The non - manufacturing sector expanded at an accelerated pace. The US core PCE price index in July rebounded year - on - year to 2.9%, in line with expectations. The Indonesian government's PNBP policy restricts issuance, increasing the supply cost of nickel resources. The State Council executive meeting studied the implementation of comprehensive reform pilot projects for the market - based allocation of factors in some regions across the country [2]