Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the Market (maintained rating) [4] Core Viewpoints - The current gold-oil price ratio is at a historically high level, second only to the negative pricing phase during the pandemic in 2020. The pricing factors differ, with crude oil being fundamentally priced and gold being macroeconomically priced [10][12]. - Oil prices have closely followed the fundamentals, slightly leading the US 10-year Treasury yield. Currently, OECD crude oil inventories are at a moderately low level, but oil prices have started to decline due to market expectations of a continued loose supply in 2026, which may exacerbate inventory accumulation [2][12]. - Gold prices are primarily driven by macroeconomic factors. Over the past decade, gold prices have shown a nearly negative correlation with the US 10-year Treasury yield. As real interest rates decline, the attractiveness of gold increases. The market anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut starting in September 2025, with expectations of a decline in the US 10-year Treasury yield [3][17]. - The current demand for gold is also linked to central bank purchases in emerging markets, which have increased significantly since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Emerging market central banks hold a lower proportion of gold compared to developed market central banks, making this demand a significant factor in driving gold prices [18]. Summary by Sections 1. Gold-Oil Price Ratio - The current gold-oil price ratio is at a historically high level, second only to the negative pricing phase during the pandemic in 2020 [10]. - Oil prices have closely followed the fundamentals, slightly leading the US 10-year Treasury yield, with current OECD crude oil inventories at a moderately low level [2][12]. - Market expectations of a continued loose supply in 2026 may exacerbate inventory accumulation, leading to a decline in oil prices [12][13]. 2. Pricing Mechanisms - Crude oil is fundamentally priced, while gold is macroeconomically priced [16]. - Gold prices have shown a nearly negative correlation with the US 10-year Treasury yield, with real interest rates impacting gold's attractiveness [3][17]. - The anticipated rate cut in the US and the expected decline in the US 10-year Treasury yield are significant for gold pricing [17]. 3. Central Bank Demand - Increased purchases of gold by emerging market central banks since the Russia-Ukraine conflict have contributed to rising gold prices [18].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The demand for safe - haven assets is boosted by the potential U.S. government shutdown, and the market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut is strengthened. The real interest rate of U.S. Treasury bonds is declining. Global central banks are continuously increasing their gold holdings, and the "de - dollarization" trend enhances the allocation value of gold. Geopolitical uncertainties and concerns about the U.S. dollar's credit further support the long - term safe - haven nature of precious metals [3]. - The upward gap of Shanghai copper yesterday was in line with expectations. Whether sentiment or expectation will be dominant in the future may affect copper price fluctuations. From a trend perspective, Shanghai copper has broken through, and in the short - term cycle, it has reached the upper range of fluctuations. Adjustment at high levels is not unexpected, and the same situation applies to LME copper [18]. - Affected by copper and gold prices and macro - policies, Shanghai aluminum is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term. Alumina is still in an oversupply situation, and the prices of domestic and foreign spot alumina are continuously falling. Cast aluminum alloy has a strong follow - up effect on Shanghai aluminum and is also expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term [37]. - The zinc price was driven by the overall rise of the non - ferrous metal sector in the previous trading day. The LME zinc price was stronger during the holiday, and the import profit and loss has reached a low point, with the export window expected to open soon. The fundamentals of Shanghai zinc are still weak, with an obvious pattern of strong supply and weak demand [61]. - In the nickel industry chain, the quota for nickel mines in Indonesia in 2026 is expected to decrease. The purchasing intention in the new energy sector has recovered after the holiday, and the price of nickel iron is limited in its downward space due to cost pressure. The spot trading of stainless steel has improved after the holiday, and the export situation is favorable [77]. - Affected by the U.S. government shutdown during the holiday, the macro - uncertainty has increased. The expectation of interest rate cuts has become the main trading logic in the market again. Coupled with supply - side disturbances in Wa State and Indonesia, Shanghai tin is still considered to be in a strong position [91]. - The previous market expectation of the shutdown of lithium mines in Jiangxi has not been verified. Attention should be paid to the resumption progress of Xiawo lithium mine and the restocking situation of downstream sectors [107]. - For industrial silicon, as the dry season approaches, more enterprises are expected to cut production, and the price center may move slightly upward, but the overall inventory in the industry will suppress the price increase. For polysilicon, the market trading will focus on the expectations of "platform establishment in October" and "centralized cancellation of warehouse receipts in November", and investors should be cautious due to high volatility [118]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Precious Metals - **Price data**: SHFE gold and silver futures prices, COMEX gold prices and gold - silver ratios, and the relationship between gold prices and U.S. Treasury real interest rates and the U.S. dollar index are presented [4][10]. - **Inventory data**: SHFE and SGX gold and silver futures and spot price differences, and the inventory data of SHFE and COMEX gold and silver are shown [6][17]. Copper - **Futures data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai copper and LME copper futures are provided. The main contract closing price, trading volume, and open interest of Shanghai copper futures are also presented [19][21]. - **Spot data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of domestic copper spot prices are given, including those of Shanghai Non - ferrous 1 copper, Shanghai Wumao, and others. The import profit and loss of copper, the difference between refined and scrap copper prices, and the warehouse receipt data of Shanghai copper are also included [24][33]. Aluminum - **Price data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai aluminum, LME aluminum, and alumina futures are provided, as well as the price differences between different contracts [38][42]. - **Spot data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of domestic aluminum spot prices are given, including those of East China, Foshan, and Central China. The import profit and loss of aluminum and alumina, and the inventory data of Shanghai aluminum and LME aluminum are also included [49][55]. Zinc - **Price data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai zinc and LME zinc futures are provided, as well as the price differences between different contracts [62]. - **Spot data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of domestic zinc spot prices are given, including those of SMM 0 zinc and SMM 1 zinc. The inventory data of Shanghai zinc and LME zinc are also included [70][74]. Nickel Industry Chain - **Price data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai nickel and LME nickel futures are provided, as well as the trading volume, open interest, and warehouse receipt data of Shanghai nickel [78]. - **Industry data**: The quota policy of nickel mines in Indonesia, the market situation of the new energy sector, the price of nickel iron, and the export situation of stainless steel are presented [77]. Tin - **Futures data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai tin and LME tin futures are provided [91]. - **Spot data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of domestic tin spot prices are given, including those of Shanghai Non - ferrous tin ingots and tin concentrates. The inventory data of Shanghai tin and LME tin are also included [98][102]. Lithium Carbonate - **Futures data**: The closing prices, daily changes, and weekly changes of lithium carbonate futures contracts are provided, as well as the price differences between different contracts [108]. - **Spot data**: The latest prices, daily changes, daily change rates, weekly changes, and weekly change rates of lithium spot prices are given, including those of lithium mica, lithium spodumene concentrate, and others. The inventory data of lithium carbonate are also included [112][116]. Silicon Industry Chain - **Industrial Silicon** - **Price data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of industrial silicon spot prices in different regions are provided, as well as the latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of industrial silicon futures contracts [119][120]. - **Industry data**: The production, inventory, and capacity utilization rate data of industrial silicon in Xinjiang and Yunnan are presented [132][134]. - **Polysilicon** - **Price data**: The prices of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and components are presented [125][126]. - **Industry data**: The total inventory of polysilicon in China and the average cost of the polysilicon industry are presented [135][136].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core View of the Report - The medium - to long - term trend of precious metals may be bullish, but in the short term, there is adjustment pressure, and attention should be paid to the progress of the silver squeeze event. It is not advisable to chase the rise of London gold in the short term, and it is recommended to hold the previous long - position bottom position and maintain a wait - and - see attitude [5] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Review - On Thursday, the precious metals sector fluctuated significantly, showing a trend of rising first and then falling. The squeeze and shortage in the LBMA silver spot market were the main reasons for the sharp intraday rise in silver prices. The final closing prices of relevant contracts were: COMEX gold 2512 contract at $3991.1 per ounce, down 1.95%; COMEX silver 2512 contract at $47.655 per ounce, down 2.73%; SHFE gold 2512 contract at 914.32 yuan per gram, up 4.82%; SHFE silver 2512 contract at 11169 yuan per kilogram, up 2.22% [2] Interest Rate Cut Expectations and Fund Holdings - The overall expectation of interest rate cuts is stable. According to CME "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in October is 5.9%, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point cut is 94.1%. In December, the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 0.8%, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point cut is 17.3%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point cut is 82%. In January, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point cut is 10.7%, the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point cut is 56.2%, and the probability of a cumulative 75 - basis - point cut is 32.7%. The SPDR Gold ETF holdings decreased by 1.14 tons to 1013.44 tons, and the iShares Silver ETF holdings remained at 15415.53 tons. SHFE silver inventory increased by 5.5 tons to 1186.8 tons, and SGX silver inventory decreased by 43.6 tons to 1172.4 tons in the week ending September 26 [3] This Week's Focus - Pay attention to the preliminary value of the October US Michigan Consumer Confidence Index tonight. At 21:45, 2025 FOMC voter and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee will give an opening speech and host a discussion at a community bankers' seminar. At 01:00 on Saturday, 2025 FOMC voter and St. Louis Fed President Musalem will give a speech [4] Precious Metals Price and Spread Data - The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of SHFE and SGX precious metals futures and spot are provided in the "Precious Metals Futures and Spot Price Table", including SHFE gold main - continuous contract at 914.32 yuan per gram, up 4.57%; SGX gold TD at 911.38 yuan per gram, up 4.59%; CME gold main contract at $3991.1 per ounce, down 1.71%; SHFE silver main - continuous contract at 11169 yuan per kilogram, up 2.3%; SGX silver TD at 11176 yuan per kilogram, up 2.94%; CME silver main contract at $47.655 per ounce, down 1.62%. Also, data on SHFE - TD gold and silver spreads, and CME gold - silver ratio are provided [6][7] Inventory and Position Data - The "Inventory and Position Table" shows the latest values, daily changes, and daily change rates of SHFE and CME gold and silver inventories and positions, as well as SPDR gold and SLV silver holdings. For example, SHFE gold inventory is 70728 kilograms, unchanged; CME gold inventory is 1242.2946 tons, down 0.39%; SHFE gold position is 251137 lots, down 2.23%; SHFE silver inventory is 1186.846 tons, down 0.46%; CME silver inventory is 16364.308 tons, down 0.39%; SGX silver inventory is 1172.37 tons, down 3.66%; SHFE silver position is 477441 lots, up 0.25%; SLV silver holdings is 15452.228555 tons, up 0.24% [15] Stock, Bond, and Commodity Overview - The "Stock, Bond, and Commodity Overview" table shows the latest values, daily changes, and daily change rates of various financial and commodity indicators, such as the US dollar index at 99.3875, up 0.55%; US dollar against the Chinese yuan at 7.1358, down 0.24%; Dow Jones Industrial Average at 46358.42 points, down 0.52%; WTI crude oil spot at $62.55 per barrel, up 1.33%; LmeS copper 03 at $10776.5 per ton, up 0.74%; 10 - year US Treasury yield at 4.14%, up 0.24%; 10 - year US real interest rate at 1.8%, up 1.12%; 10 - 2 - year US Treasury yield spread at 0.55%, down 3.51% [21]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided on the report industry investment rating. 2. Core View of the Report - The precious metal prices have risen strongly driven by factors such as the US government shutdown, increased political uncertainties in France and Japan, strengthened interest - rate cut expectations, and continuous central bank gold purchases. In the long - term, precious metal prices still have upward space, and long - term long positions can be held. However, in the short - term, due to large and rapid price increases, strong market sentiment, and the impact of the Gaza cease - fire agreement, gold prices may experience sharp fluctuations, so short - term investors are advised to wait and see. For silver, short - term interest rates support a strong price, but the transfer of value between London and COMEX may limit the upside space. In the medium - to - long - term, factors like potential Fed rate cuts, global geopolitical uncertainties, and continuous central bank gold purchases will likely drive up the price of gold [5]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Price Tracking - **Gold and Silver Prices**: On October 9, 2025, the prices of London gold spot, London silver spot, COMEX gold, COMEX silver, AU2512, AG2512, AU (T + D), and AG (T + D) were 4028.99 dollars/ounce, 48.97 dollars/ounce, 4048.10 dollars/ounce, 48.30 dollars/ounce, 914.32 yuan/gram, 11169.00 yuan/kilogram, 910.93 yuan/gram, and 11129.00 yuan/kilogram respectively. Compared with September 30, 2025, the price increases were 4.5%, 4.6%, 4.2%, 2.8%, 4.6%, 2.3%, 4.6%, and 2.9% respectively [5]. - **Price Spreads and Ratios**: The price spreads and ratios also showed certain changes. For example, the gold TD - SHFE active price spread was - 3.39 yuan/gram on October 9, 2025, with a - 0.3% change compared to September 30, 2025. The SHFE gold - silver ratio was 81.86 on October 9, 2025, with a 2.2% increase compared to September 30, 2025 [5]. 3.2 Position Data - As of October 8, 2025, the gold ETF - SPDR was 1014.58 tons, with a 0.14% increase compared to October 7, 2025. The COMEX gold non - commercial long position was 332808 contracts, with a 1.85% increase compared to October 7, 2025 [5]. 3.3 Inventory Data - On October 9, 2025, the SHFE gold inventory was 70728.00 kilograms, with no change compared to September 30, 2025. The SHFE silver inventory was 1186846.00 kilograms, with a - 0.46% decrease compared to September 30, 2025 [5]. 3.4 Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, and Stock Market Data - On October 9, 2025, the US dollar/Chinese yuan central parity rate was 7.11, with a 0.07% increase compared to September 30, 2025. On October 8, 2025, the US dollar index was 98.85, with a 0.27% increase compared to October 7, 2025 [5]. 3.5 Market Analysis and Operational Suggestions - **Market Review**: On October 9, the main contract of Shanghai gold futures rose 4.82% to 914.32 yuan/gram, and the main contract of Shanghai silver futures rose 2.22% to 11169 yuan/kilogram [5]. - **Logical Analysis and Strategy Outlook**: Precious metal prices are driven by multiple factors and are expected to rise in the long - term. Long - term long positions can be held, but short - term investors are advised to wait and see. Silver prices are supported in the short - term but may face limitations in the upside space [5].

金融期货早评 宏观：国内需求端仍是核心症结 【市场资讯】1）中国商务部连发四则公告，事关稀土、锂电池、超硬材料等出口管制。2） 美国政府关门难解：参院七次否决拨款案，特朗普威胁砍民主党项目，共和党领袖否认要 动"大招"。3）美国劳工统计局准备在政府关门期间发布 9 月 CPI 数据。4）贝森特已面完 11 名美联储主席候选人，4 个人最有希望。美联储理事巴尔强调通胀风险、称降息需谨慎， 华尔街日报：凸显美联储内部分歧。美联储"三把手"威廉姆斯：支持今年进一步降息，并 不认为经济处于衰退边缘。5）美国财长贝森特：赤字比降至 5 开头，希望几年后降至 3 开头。 【核心逻辑】国内方面，国庆假期人员出行整体表现不弱。假期第六天，全社会跨区域人 员流动量 29819.42 万人次，环比增长 2.4%，同比增长 7%；假期前半程交通出行人数再创 新高，水路、民航旅客发送量亦实现增长。不过，国庆假期整体出行情况或不及五一假期。 整体来看，后续经济修复的关键仍需聚焦居民需求端。当前，供需两端政策正逐步推进， 后续或仍有增量政策出台，以推动物价平稳回升。需注意的是，政策出台的关键触发因素 或为经济数据超预期下滑，且政策基调仍 ...

Core Viewpoint - Gold prices continue to show strong bullish momentum, recently touching $4060, with a slight pullback to the psychological level of $4000 being quickly absorbed by buying interest [1][3]. Fundamental Drivers - Ongoing U.S. government shutdown and lack of clear agreements on the debt ceiling and spending limits have raised investor concerns, increasing the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [3]. - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes indicate a focus on growth risks rather than inflation pressures, enhancing gold's appeal as a hedge [3]. - Geopolitical risks, particularly in the Middle East and Europe, continue to attract global attention, further supporting gold demand [3]. - Despite record high gold prices, central banks worldwide are still increasing their gold reserves, indicating strong structural demand for gold in the long term [4]. - Persistently low bond yields make non-yielding gold a valuable store of value [5]. Technical Drivers - Gold maintains a strong bullish market structure, supported by stability above the $4000 psychological level and a series of higher highs and lows, indicating a continuation of the bullish rebound [6]. - Recent resistance levels at $4048-$4053 have limited upward attempts, with bulls needing to break through this resistance for further gains [7]. - The 5-day moving average on the 4-hour chart is at $4032, showing bullish momentum, while levels below $4018-$4008 may present additional buying opportunities [8]. - Daily and monthly RSI readings are at 90, indicating overbought conditions, suggesting caution regarding potential price corrections from these levels or the next bullish target of $4115 [9]. Overall Outlook - Gold retains a strong bullish momentum aligned with the primary trend, but the likelihood of a price correction is increasing, potentially around $4115 or sooner [10]. - As long as the sequence of higher highs and lows remains intact, the bullish rebound will continue [11].

Group 1: Report Summary - The report focuses on the key events during the National Day holiday and the outlook for the bond market. It points out that consumption showed a characteristic of "increasing quantity but decreasing price" during the holiday, with tourism and travel recovering steadily. However, the prices of air tickets and hotels declined year-on-year, and the performance of urban travel, box office, and real estate was weak. The sustainability of consumer recovery and the strength of corporate profit repair remain to be seen. The bond market is likely to have a repair opportunity in the fourth quarter as the fundamentals gradually gain more pricing power [2][6]. Group 2: Holiday Consumption and Travel - **Travel Volume Increase**: From October 1 to 8, the daily average cross - regional population flow reached 304 million person - times, a 6.2% year - on - year increase compared to the 7 - day average of the 2024 National Day holiday, hitting a record high. The international passenger flow from September 30 to October 6 increased by 15.3% year - on - year [5][6]. - **Price Decline**: As of October 7, the 7 - day moving average of domestic aviation fuel - included ticket prices decreased by 3.8% year - on - year, and business route ticket prices generally declined. The RevPAR of domestic hotels from September 22 to 28 decreased by 4% year - on - year, indicating that profitability has not significantly recovered. The box office revenue and average ticket price from October 1 to 7 decreased by 18% and 10% respectively [6]. Group 3: Global Capital Market Performance - **Stock Market**: During the National Day holiday (October 1 - 7), major developed countries' and Hong Kong stock indices strengthened. The Nikkei 225 led the gains, with the Nasdaq and Hang Seng Tech rising by 0.6% and 1.3% respectively. The healthcare and information technology sectors in both US and Hong Kong markets rose significantly [6]. - **Commodities**: Precious metals and non - ferrous metals performed well. London gold and silver rose by 4.0% and 4.9% respectively, and LME copper, zinc, and aluminum rose by 3.5%, 2.5%, and 1.5% respectively [6]. - **Bond Yields**: Most major countries' long - term bond yields rose, while the 10Y US Treasury yield dropped 2BP to 4.14%, mainly due to the expected weakening of employment data and the "shutdown" of the US government [6]. - **Exchange Rates**: The US dollar index rose by 0.8%, the Japanese yen depreciated by 2.7% against the US dollar, and the offshore RMB against the US dollar depreciated slightly by 0.2% [6]. Group 4: Market Transaction Themes - **Interest Rate Cut Expectations**: The unexpected decline in ADP employment data led to increased expectations of an interest rate cut, and concerns about debt sustainability due to the US government "shutdown" caused gold prices to rise and the US stock market to fluctuate. However, it is expected that the debt ceiling issue will be resolved and will not cause continuous market disturbances [6]. - **Japanese Market Outlook**: With the likely victory of Kōichi Tashiro in the Japanese prime ministerial election, the expectation of a Japanese yen interest rate hike has been postponed. The implementation of active fiscal and monetary policies may lead to a market pattern of a strong Japanese stock market, a weak yen, and weak Japanese bonds [6]. Group 5: Bond Market Outlook - As the fundamentals gradually gain more pricing power in the bond market in the fourth quarter, the bond market is likely to have a repair opportunity. However, the sustainability of consumer recovery and the strength of corporate profit repair need further observation as prices have not fully stabilized [2][6].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - For the glass market, in October, the supply of glass production lines remains stable, but with the approaching of the peak season for natural gas demand and the expected increase in natural gas prices, the cold - repair willingness of natural gas - fueled production lines may strengthen, and the number of cold - repair production lines is expected to increase compared to September. The demand showed a short - term recovery during the National Day, but it's hard to sustain. After the holiday, the market may shift from supply - demand trading to policy - based trading, and the price is likely to oscillate upwards. It is recommended to buy glass futures at low prices in the short term [2]. - For the soda ash market, the second - phase partial devices of Yuanxing Energy are expected to be put into production, intensifying the supply - surplus situation. In October, it's the off - season for downstream demand, and the supply continues to increase, which may lead to a rise in enterprise inventory and price pressure. The demand recovery during the National Day is hard to sustain, and the growth of heavy - soda demand in the photovoltaic industry is limited. The price may continue to decline, but there is also a possibility of enterprise production cuts, which could stimulate price recovery. It is recommended to buy soda ash futures at low prices in the short term [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market - Soda ash: The closing price of the main contract is 1,250 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; the position of the main contract is 1,317,458 lots, up 67,092 lots; the net position of the top 20 is - 228,442 lots, up 11,845 lots; the exchange warehouse receipt is 7,333 tons, up 981 tons; the basis is - 65 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan; the spread between January and May contracts is - 94 yuan, unchanged [2]. - Glass: The closing price of the main contract is 1,218 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan; the position of the main contract is 1,151,489 lots, up 160,754 lots; the net position of the top 20 is - 115,648 lots, down 31,026 lots; the exchange warehouse receipt is 0 tons; the basis is - 62 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan; the spread between January and May contracts is - 120 yuan, down 4 yuan [2]. 现货市场 - Soda ash: The price of North China heavy - soda is 1,190 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; Central China heavy - soda is 1,300 yuan/ton, unchanged; East China light - soda is 1,250 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China light - soda is 1,215 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Glass: The price of Shahe glass sheets is 1,156 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan; Central China glass sheets is 1,220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. Industry Situation - Soda ash: The weekly operating rate is 89.12%, up 3.59 percentage points; the enterprise inventory is 165.98 tons, up 5.99 tons [2]. - Glass: The weekly operating rate is 76.01%, unchanged; the in - production capacity is 16.07 million tons/year, up 0.05 million tons; the number of in - production lines is 225, unchanged; the enterprise inventory is 5,935,500 heavy - boxes, down 155,300 heavy - boxes [2]. 下游情况 - Real estate: The cumulative new - construction area is 39,801.01 million square meters, up 4,595.01 million square meters; the cumulative completion area is 27,693.54 million square meters, up 2,659.54 million square meters [2]. Industry News - Soda ash: Multiple soda ash production devices have changes in operation status, including production reduction, load increase, and resumption of production. For example, Henan Haohua Junhua's device reduces production due to synthetic ammonia problems; Shandong Haitian Biological Chemical's 1.5 - million - ton/year device resumes production [2]. - Glass: In October, the glass production lines remain stable. With the approaching of the natural gas demand peak season, the cold - repair willingness of natural gas - fueled production lines may increase, and the implementation of the industry's backward - capacity governance policy may limit capacity release [2].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Copper**: During the National Day holiday, LME copper rose to $10,800, hitting a new high this year with a holiday increase of about 3%. On the first trading day after the holiday, SHFE copper opened and closed higher, with the open interest continuously rising. The strong upward movement was mainly due to three factors: supply shortage (dual squeeze from the mine and smelting ends), macro and financial attributes (interest - rate cut expectations and increased capital attention), and demand resilience (traditional peak season and long - term trends). In the short term, copper prices broke through and moved up, with strong upward momentum. Technically, attention should be paid to the high - point pressure in May 2024 [5]. - **Aluminum**: During the National Day holiday, LME aluminum rose by about 3%. On the first trading day after the holiday, SHFE aluminum opened and closed higher, breaking through the 21,000 - yuan mark, with the open interest continuously rising. The rise in aluminum prices was largely affected by the general rise of the non - ferrous metal sector, driven by the sharp increase in copper prices. On the industrial side, the social inventory of electrolytic aluminum increased by 47,000 tons during the National Day holiday, and downstream enterprises showed strong wait - and - see sentiment after the holiday. Technically, attention should be paid to the high - point pressure in mid - September [6]. - **Nickel**: During the National Day holiday, LME nickel rose by about 1.2%. On the first trading day after the holiday, SHFE nickel continued to increase positions and move up, with the main contract price breaking through the 124,000 - yuan mark. The rise in nickel prices was largely affected by the general rise of the non - ferrous metal sector, driven by the sharp increase in copper prices. At the industrial level, the long - term oversupply of nickel elements continued to suppress nickel prices, but in the short term, the slowdown of nickel ore inventory accumulation at ports and the depletion of SHFE nickel inventory provided support for nickel prices. Continuous attention should be paid to the technical support at the 121,000 - yuan mark [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Industry Dynamics - **Copper**: Goldman Sachs analysts pointed out that copper prices are resetting into a new range, with a lower limit of $10,000 per ton and an upper limit of $11,000 per ton. Supply structural constraints, strategic demand (such as power grids, AI, and national defense), and possible inventory behavior support the bottom, but high prices may trigger the entry of scrap copper into the market and aluminum substitution, thus limiting the upside. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 copper price forecast to $10,500 per ton and maintained the 2027 forecast at $10,750 per ton. Citi's forecast for copper prices is more aggressive, expecting copper prices to soar to $11,000 per ton within 0 - 3 months and average $12,000 per ton in the second quarter of 2026. On October 9, Mysteel's social inventory of electrolytic copper was 167,900 tons, an increase of 11,200 tons from September 29 [9]. - **Aluminum**: On October 9, Mysteel's social inventory of electrolytic aluminum was 634,000 tons, an increase of 47,000 tons from September 29 [10]. - **Nickel**: The mainstream reference contract for refined nickel in the Shanghai market is the SHFE nickel 2511 contract. The mainstream premium of Jinchuan electrolytic nickel is + 2,400 yuan/ton, with a price of 125,240 yuan/ton; the mainstream premium of Russian nickel is + 550 yuan/ton, with a price of 123,390 yuan/ton; the mainstream premium of Norwegian nickel is + 2,550 yuan/ton, with a price of 125,390 yuan/ton; the mainstream premium of nickel beans is + 2,550 yuan/ton, with a price of 125,390 yuan/ton [11]. 3.2 Related Charts - **Copper**: The report provides charts on copper basis, copper monthly spread, domestic visible inventory of electrolytic copper (social inventory + bonded - area inventory), overseas copper exchange inventory, LME copper cancelled warrant ratio, and SHFE warrant inventory [12][14][15]. - **Aluminum**: Charts include aluminum basis, aluminum monthly spread, domestic social inventory of electrolytic aluminum, overseas exchange inventory of electrolytic aluminum (LME + COMEX), alumina inventory, and aluminum rod inventory [25][27][29]. - **Nickel**: Charts cover nickel basis, nickel monthly spread, SHFE inventory, LME nickel trend, LME nickel cancelled warrant ratio, and nickel ore port inventory [37][41][43].

Group 1: Major Events - The U.S. government has entered a shutdown for the first time in seven years due to a failure to pass a temporary funding bill, with a 75% probability of lasting over 15 days according to Polymarket predictions[3] - Japan's new Prime Minister, Kishi Nobuo, is expected to continue the "Abenomics" policy, focusing on aggressive fiscal and monetary measures to stimulate the economy[10] - France's new Prime Minister, Le Cornu, resigned after only 26 days in office, highlighting significant fiscal risks with a projected 2024 budget deficit being the highest in the Eurozone at 113% of GDP[13] Group 2: Economic Indicators - U.S. ADP employment data showed a decrease of 32,000 jobs in September, the largest drop since March 2023, significantly below the expected increase of 51,000 jobs[8] - The ISM manufacturing PMI for September was reported at 49.1%, indicating continued contraction, while the non-manufacturing PMI fell to 50.0%, the lowest since 2010[9] - The Eurozone's CPI rose to 2.2% in September, while core CPI remained stable at 2.3%[35] Group 3: Market Performance - During the holiday period from September 30 to October 7, 2025, the Nikkei 225 index rose by 6.72%, emerging market stocks increased by 2.17%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.39%[15] - Commodity prices showed mixed results, with COMEX copper up 4.38% and Brent crude oil futures down 1.98%[15] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield decreased by 2 basis points to 4.14% during the same period[15]