Report Overview - Report Type: Iron Ore Daily Review [1] - Date: June 26, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Black Metal Research Team [3] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - In the short term, steel mills are still in the process of production cuts, but due to their weak willingness to control losses and cut production, and the support of downstream demand under the effect of rush - export, the production cut pace is expected to be tortuous, and the ore price will generally show a weak and volatile state with short - term support [11]. - In the medium and long term, the "terminal demand decline - steel enterprise profit narrowing - steel enterprise production cut - ore price trend decline" chain may appear in the second half of the year, as real estate investment is still falling at a rate of about 10%, the growth rate of infrastructure investment is difficult to make up for the real estate gap, and the uncertainty of exports may gradually appear in the data after the 90 - day suspension period in the US [12]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - On June 25, the main 2509 contract of iron ore futures fluctuated weakly, opened lower, oscillated and declined, and rebounded in the afternoon, closing at 702.5 yuan/ton, down 0.43% [7]. - The prices of major iron ore contracts on June 25 are as follows: RB2510 closed at 2976 yuan/ton, down 0.33%; HC2510 closed at 3098 yuan/ton, down 0.26%; SS2508 closed at 12540 yuan/ton, up 1.25%; I2509 closed at 702.5 yuan/ton, down 0.43% [5]. - The black - series futures' long - short positions on June 25 showed different changes. For example, the long - short position difference of I2509 was - 5985, with a deviation of - 1.41% [8]. 3.2 Spot Market and Technical Analysis - On June 25, the main iron ore outer - market quotes were lowered by 0.5 US dollars/ton compared with the previous trading day, and the prices of major grade iron ores at Qingdao Port were lowered by 5 yuan/ton compared with the previous trading day [9]. - Technically, for the iron ore 2509 contract, the daily KDJ indicator showed a divergent trend, with the J - value continuing to decline and the K - value and D - value continuing to rise; the red column of the daily MACD indicator has been increasing for 3 consecutive trading days [9]. 3.3 Market Outlook - The cease - fire agreement in the Middle East has an indirect impact on iron ore, mainly through emotional shocks, and the main logic lies in its own fundamentals [11]. - From the current fundamentals, steel enterprises still maintain a good profit level, the production cut pace is tortuous, last week's daily average pig iron output increased by 0.57 million tons to 242.18 million tons, and the blast furnace capacity utilization rate and operating rate both increased, indicating strong support on the demand side of iron ore. The supply side has also increased, with the shipping volume of 19 ports in Australia and Brazil rising above 30 million tons, reaching a new high since late June 2024, and the arrival volume also rising to a relatively high level in history [11]. 3.4 Industry News - Vice - Premier He Lifeng pointed out during a research trip in Hebei that China's economy has withstood pressure and maintained a positive trend this year, and social confidence has continued to improve. Policies such as trade - in of large - scale durable consumer goods should be effectively implemented [13]. - From June 1 - 22, the retail sales of passenger cars nationwide reached 1.269 million units, a year - on - year increase of 24% compared with the same period in June last year and an 8% increase compared with the same period last month; the wholesale volume of passenger car manufacturers reached 1.238 million units, a year - on - year increase of 14% and a 9% increase compared with the same period last month [13]. 3.5 Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts related to iron ore, including prices at Qingdao Port, shipping and arrival volumes, capacity utilization rates, inventory, and production and consumption data of steel products [18][22][29][41]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints - Copper: LME has a delivery risk, and copper prices may rise in the short term. The borrow strategy for copper continues to be held, and options are on hold [2][5]. - Alumina: Alumina supply increases, spot trading weakens, and prices are expected to approach the cash cost of high - cost capacity and then fluctuate. If the resumption of production capacity expands further, prices will face more pressure. Currently, hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [7][9][11]. - Electrolytic Aluminum: Entering June, the market focuses on the US tariff policy. With domestic aluminum ingot inventories at a low level, aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [15][18]. - Cast Aluminum Alloy: The first - day closing price of cast aluminum alloy is near the spot price. In the short term, the far - month contract is expected to fluctuate. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [20][23]. - Zinc: Domestic zinc supply shows signs of improvement, and downstream demand is weak. Zinc prices are expected to decline as inventories accumulate. Profitable short positions should continue to be held, and a wait - and - see attitude should be taken for arbitrage and options [25][26][27]. - Lead: The supply and demand of lead are both weak, and lead prices are expected to fluctuate within a range. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [31][33][34]. - Nickel: The macro situation is complex, and the supply - demand pattern of nickel is weak. Nickel prices are expected to fluctuate. A range - trading strategy can be adopted, with a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and a consideration of a range - selling strategy for options [35][43][44]. - Stainless Steel: Stainless steel prices break through the shock range and turn weak. Attention should be paid to when NPI reduces production and prices. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage [48][51][52]. - Tin: The supply of tin ore has not been realized, and short - term tin prices may have a limited downside. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for options [55][59][60]. - Industrial Silicon: In June, the supply and demand of industrial silicon are basically balanced, but the industry has high inventory. Short positions can be arranged above 7500 yuan/ton. Hold Si2511 and Si2512 reverse spreads and hold a wait - and - see attitude for options [61][63][64]. - Polysilicon: Short - term polysilicon prices are still weak, and the PS2507 contract can gradually take profit and exit. Reverse spreads can be held for far - month contracts, and a wait - and - see attitude should be taken for options [67][69][70]. - Lithium Carbonate: Lithium carbonate prices have rebounded, but the fundamentals have not improved. Short - selling on rebounds is recommended, and selling out - of - the - money call options can be considered. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage [73][75][76]. Summary by Related Catalogs Copper - **Market Review**: The Shanghai Copper 2507 contract closed at 78,880 yuan/ton, up 0.27%. The Shanghai Copper index increased its positions by 11,993 lots to 577,700 lots. Spot copper prices were high, suppressing downstream procurement [2]. - **Important Information**: A copper smelter in Namibia suspended operations due to a shortage of copper concentrates. In May 2025, the production of refined copper rods, recycled copper rods, and copper strips decreased to varying degrees [2]. - **Logic Analysis**: China's May exports slowed down, mainly due to the drag of exports to the US. The LME inventory continued to decline, and the delivery risk increased [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: LME has a delivery risk, and copper prices may rise in the short term. The borrow strategy continues to be held, and options are on hold [2][5]. Alumina - **Market Review**: The alumina 2509 contract fell 9 yuan/ton to 2886 yuan/ton, and positions decreased by 6029 lots. Spot prices in most regions were stable, with a decline in Xinjiang [7]. - **Related Information**: As of last Friday, the national alumina production capacity was 112.42 million tons, with an operating capacity of 90.65 million tons. The inventory decreased by 2.9 million tons [8]. - **Logic Analysis**: The resumption of production capacity and new production capacity led to an increase in alumina supply, and prices are expected to approach the cash cost of high - cost capacity [9][11]. - **Trading Strategy**: Alumina supply increases, and prices are expected to decline. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [12][13]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The Shanghai Aluminum 2507 contract fell 25 yuan/ton to 19,980 yuan/ton, and positions increased by 8696 lots. Spot prices in major regions declined [15]. - **Related Information**: In May 2025, the export of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products decreased year - on - year. On June 10, the inventory of major markets decreased by 0.1 million tons [15][16]. - **Trading Logic**: Sino - US economic and trade consultations continue. The increase in US steel and aluminum tariffs has limited impact on absolute prices. Domestic aluminum ingot inventories are rapidly decreasing [17][18]. - **Trading Strategy**: Aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [18]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: The cast aluminum alloy was listed today. The AD2511 contract opened at 19,400 yuan/ton and closed at 19,190 yuan/ton. Spot prices in some regions were stable, with a decline in the southwest [20]. - **Related Information**: In May 2025, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots decreased year - on - year, and the industry profit gradually narrowed. The inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots increased [20][21]. - **Trading Logic**: The raw material supply is tight, and the market is in the off - season. The supply of alloy ingots is sufficient, and the demand is weak [22]. - **Trading Strategy**: The far - month contract is expected to fluctuate. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [23]. Zinc - **Market Review**: The Shanghai Zinc 2507 contract fell 1.27% to 21,845 yuan/ton, and positions increased by 0.79 million lots. Spot trading was weak, and the increase in premiums was limited [25]. - **Related Information**: As of June 9, the domestic zinc ingot inventory increased. The arrival of goods in Shanghai and Tianjin increased, and downstream consumption weakened [25]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of zinc improves, and downstream demand is weak. Zinc prices are expected to decline as inventories accumulate [26]. - **Trading Strategy**: Profitable short positions continue to be held. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [27][29]. Lead - **Market Review**: The Shanghai Lead 2507 contract rose 0.9% to 16,880 yuan/ton, and positions decreased by 6808 lots. Spot trading was light [31]. - **Related Information**: As of June 9, the social inventory of lead ingots increased compared with June 3. A large - scale recycled lead smelter in the northwest postponed its resumption of production [32]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply and demand of lead are both weak, and lead prices are expected to fluctuate within a range [33]. - **Trading Strategy**: Lead prices are expected to fluctuate within a range. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage and options [34][37]. Nickel - **Market Review**: The main contract of Shanghai Nickel, NI2507, fell 1300 to 121,390 yuan/ton, and the index positions increased by 5664 lots. Spot premiums were stable [35][36]. - **Related Information**: An ITSS nickel - iron plant's 14 furnace resumed production. A Swedish battery manufacturer may stop production. Indonesia revoked the mining licenses of four nickel - mining companies [40][41]. - **Logic Analysis**: The macro situation is complex, and the supply - demand pattern of nickel is weak [43]. - **Trading Strategy**: Adopt a range - trading strategy, hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage, and consider a range - selling strategy for options [44][45][46]. Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The main contract of stainless steel, SS2507, fell 195 to 12,435 yuan/ton, and positions increased by 43,534 lots. Spot prices of cold - rolled and hot - rolled stainless steel were reported [48]. - **Important Information**: Indian stainless - steel enterprises face import pressure and plan to submit an anti - dumping investigation application. A stainless - steel project in Fujian is expected to be completed in mid - August [49][51]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply pressure of stainless steel is high, and the demand is in the off - season. The raw material end provides cost support [51]. - **Trading Strategy**: Stainless steel prices turn weak. Attention should be paid to when NPI reduces production and prices. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage [52][53]. Tin - **Market Review**: The main contract of Shanghai Tin, 2507, closed at 263,420 yuan/ton, up 560 yuan/ton or 0.21%. Spot trading was light [55]. - **Related Information**: Sino - US economic and trade consultations continued. In May, CPI and PPI decreased [57][58]. - **Logic Analysis**: African tin mines are gradually resuming production, but the supply has not been realized. The demand is in the off - season, and tin prices are driven by macro sentiment [59]. - **Trading Strategy**: The supply of tin ore has not been realized, and short - term tin prices may have a limited downside. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for options [59][60]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Review**: The main contract of industrial silicon futures fluctuated narrowly, closing at 7415 yuan/ton, up 0.82%. Spot prices were stable, and downstream procurement was mainly for rigid demand [61]. - **Related Information**: Shaanxi plans to adjust the time - of - use electricity price policy [62]. - **Comprehensive Analysis**: In June, the demand for industrial silicon increased, and the supply also increased. The industry inventory was high, and the profit was low [63]. - **Strategy**: Arrange short positions above 7500 yuan/ton. Hold Si2511 and Si2512 reverse spreads and hold a wait - and - see attitude for options [64][66]. Polysilicon - **Market Review**: The main contract of polysilicon futures fluctuated narrowly, closing at 33,955 yuan/ton, down 0.83%. Spot prices were stable [67]. - **Related Information**: Zhejiang encourages virtual power plants and user - side energy storage to participate in response [68]. - **Comprehensive Analysis**: In June, the production of polysilicon increased, and the inventory decreased. Downstream prices were under pressure, and short - term polysilicon prices were weak [69]. - **Strategy**: Gradually take profit and exit the PS2507 contract below 34,000 yuan/ton. Hold a wait - and - see attitude for options and hold reverse spreads for far - month contracts [69][70]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract of lithium carbonate, 2507, rose 100 to 60,760 yuan/ton, and positions decreased by 7341 lots. Spot prices increased [73]. - **Important Information**: In May, the sales of new - energy passenger vehicles increased [74]. - **Logic Analysis**: Lithium carbonate prices rebounded, but the fundamentals have not improved. The inventory accumulation expectation is strong [75]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - sell on rebounds, do not buy at the bottom. Sell out - of - the - money call options. Temporarily hold a wait - and - see attitude for arbitrage [76][77][78].

Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the industry investment rating in the report. Core Viewpoints - For soybeans/meal, the old - crop situation is overall bullish, while the new - crop has its own supply - demand characteristics. The market is expected to move in a volatile manner [2]. - For sugar, the international sugar market may face a supply surplus in 2025/26, while the domestic sugar market is expected to have a stable supply - demand gap. Zhengzhou sugar is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend in the short term [6][7][9]. - For the oil sector, the MPOB report has a neutral - to - bearish impact, but the overall sentiment of commodities has improved. Different oils have different supply - demand situations, and the market is in a rebound phase [17]. - For corn/corn starch, the US corn market is weak, while the domestic corn market is strong in the spot market, and the futures market has support [26]. - For hogs, the market is slightly volatile, with the spot price falling slowly and the futures market moving in a volatile manner [32]. - For peanuts, the short - term market is expected to be slightly stronger, with factors such as the expected increase in new - season planting area and weather conditions affecting the market [37]. - For eggs, the overall supply is sufficient, and it is recommended to close out short positions and wait and see [48]. - For apples, the cold - storage inventory is low, and the market supply is likely to be tight before the new fruit is on the market. The price is expected to maintain a slightly stronger and volatile trend [53]. - For cotton - cotton yarn, due to the positive results of Sino - US trade negotiations, Zhengzhou cotton is expected to strengthen under the influence of the macro - level [58]. Summary by Related Catalogs Soybeans/Meal - **External Market**: CBOT soybean index rose 1.52% to 1069.5 cents/bu, and CBOT meal index rose 0.1% to 297.8 dollars/short ton [2]. - **Related Information**: ANEC expects Brazil's soybean and meal exports in May to increase; EU's 2024/25 imports of soybeans, rapeseed, and meal are higher than last year; USDA's monthly supply - demand report shows bullish old - crop and new - crop has its own supply - demand data; oil mills' soybean and meal inventory data changed [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral trading is mainly in a volatile mode; arbitrage is on hold; use the strategy of selling wide - straddle options [4]. Sugar - **External Market**: ICE US sugar rose, with the main contract rising 0.42 (2.71%) to 18.18 cents/lb [5]. - **Important Information**: Louis Dreyfus predicts a supply surplus in the 2025/26 sugar market; China's sugar production and consumption are expected to change; Brazil's sugar exports in the first two weeks of May decreased; domestic sugar spot prices and trading conditions [6][7][8]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, partially close out long positions and partially hold; arbitrage is on hold; sell wide - straddle options or out - of - the - money ratio spread options [10][11][12]. Oil Sector - **External Market**: Overnight, CBOT US soybean oil and BMD Malaysian palm oil had price changes [14]. - **Related Information**: MPOB's April palm oil supply - demand data shows inventory increase; SPPOMA data indicates palm oil production increase in early May; EU's palm oil and other oil imports change; domestic oil trading volume increased [16]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, consider lightly going long on palm oil or shorting after a rebound; for the YP 09 spread, partially close out positions and partially hold; options are on hold [18][19][20]. Corn/Corn Starch - **External Market Change**: CBOT corn futures declined, with the main contract falling 0.8% to 443.5 cents/bu [24]. - **Important Information**: CBOT corn futures fell due to technical selling and good sowing conditions; US corn planting and emergence rates are high; future weather in the main producing areas is expected to be favorable; domestic corn port prices and spot prices changed [25]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, try to go long on 07 corn; for arbitrage, operate the corn - starch spread in a volatile manner and buy 07 starch and short 07 corn; for options, consider the strategy of selling call options on the spot [27][29][30]. Hogs - **Related Information**: Hog prices are in a volatile state; prices of piglets and sows changed; agricultural product wholesale price index and pork average price decreased [32]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, adopt a bearish approach; for arbitrage, conduct LH79 reverse spread; sell wide - straddle options [33]. Peanuts - **Important Information**: Peanut prices in different regions are stable; peanut oil factory arrivals, prices, and inventory changed; peanut oil and peanut meal prices and sales conditions [35][36]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, lightly go long on 10 peanuts in a short - term and operate in a volatile manner; arbitrage and options are on hold [40][41][42]. Eggs - **Important Information**: Egg prices in the main producing and selling areas changed; in - production laying hen inventory, egg - chick hatching, hen culling, egg sales, and inventory data changed [44][45][47]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, close out short positions and wait and see; for arbitrage, go long on 08 and short 09; options are on hold [48][49][50]. Apples - **Important Information**: Apple cold - storage inventory decreased, exports and imports changed; spot prices are stable, and storage merchants' profit increased [52][53]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, build long positions on AP10 at low prices; for arbitrage and options, wait and see [56][54]. Cotton - Cotton Yarn - **External Market Influence**: ICE US cotton declined, with the main contract falling 0.23 (0.35%) to 66.25 cents/lb [55]. - **Important Information**: Sino - US trade negotiations achieved progress; USDA's 25/26 cotton supply - demand data changed; the out - of - Xinjiang cotton road transport price index is stable [57]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, US cotton is expected to be slightly stronger and volatile, and Zhengzhou cotton is expected to strengthen; arbitrage and options are on hold [58][60].