本周四，金银携手创历史新高。美国政府关门、贸易紧张形势、美联储降息预期成为近期贵金属疯涨的推手。 周四美股午盘之初，纽约期银和伦敦现货银价刷新周二所创的盘中新高。COMEX 12月白银期货曾涨破53.60美元，日内涨约4.4%，现货白银曾靠近54.17美 元，日内涨逾2.1%。 市场分析师指出，在美国政府停摆进入第15天、经济数据发布中断的情况下，投资者正加速涌入黄金等避险资产。交易员目前认为，美联储在10月和12月各 降息25个基点的概率分别为98%和95%。 白银市场面临更为严峻的供应紧张。伦敦白银市场出现罕见的现货升水现象，库存较2021年下降三分之一，交易商甚至预订货运航班空运白银以利用价差套 利。 美国银行本周一将2026年的黄金目标价上调至5000美元/盎司，白银目标价设定为65美元，成为首家给出如此高位预测的主要投行。该行预计，政策不确定 性和结构性供应短缺将继续支撑贵金属价格。 美东时间10月16日美股午盘，黄金连续第四个交易日创盘中新高。纽约期金盘中首次突破4300美元大关，COMEX 12月黄金期货日内涨约2.5%。伦敦现货黄 金曾涨至4290美元上方，日内涨2%。黄金今年初以来已累涨约6 ...

Core Insights - A rare short squeeze is occurring in the silver market, with physical silver inventories in London reaching critically low levels [1][7] Group 1: Silver Market Dynamics - Spot silver prices have surged, reaching $53.23 per ounce, surpassing the previous high of $50 per ounce set in January 1980 [2] - Year-to-date, spot silver has increased over 70%, significantly outpacing gold's 50% rise [3] - The total inventory of silver in London has decreased by one-third since mid-2021, with "free float" silver dropping from 850 million ounces in mid-2019 to approximately 200 million ounces, a reduction of 75% [5] Group 2: Supply and Demand Imbalance - Current physical demand for silver far exceeds supply, with borrowing rates for silver skyrocketing above 100% [7] - The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is reportedly struggling to deliver sufficient physical silver to meet the demand for spot contracts, leading to significant market distortions [7] - Traders are even booking air freight to transport physical silver to London, indicating a severe liquidity crunch in the silver market [7] Group 3: Price Forecasts - Bank of America has raised its price forecasts for precious metals, predicting gold will reach $5,000 per ounce by 2026 and silver will hit $65 per ounce [8][9] - The bank attributes the expected price increases to the unconventional fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. government, which are likely to keep real interest rates low and pressure the dollar [9]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that on the supply side, zinc ore imports at home and abroad have increased, zinc ore processing fees have continued to rise, and the price of sulfuric acid has risen significantly, leading to further repair of smelter profits and increased production enthusiasm. With the release of new production capacity and the resumption of previously overhauled capacity, supply growth has accelerated. Currently, import losses continue to widen, leading to a decrease in the inflow of imported zinc. - On the demand side, the downstream is at the end of the off - season. The inventory pressure of galvanized sheets is not significant, and the operating rate of processing enterprises shows a stable upward trend. Recently, zinc prices have rebounded, and downstream buyers maintain on - demand procurement, resulting in a dull trading atmosphere. Domestic social inventories have increased, and the spot premium remains low. Overseas, LME inventories have decreased significantly, and the spot premium has risen, supporting zinc prices. - Technically, positions are stable while prices are rising, with a cautious bullish sentiment. Attention should be paid to the support at the 22,200 mark. It is recommended to wait and see for now or go long lightly on dips [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main Shanghai zinc futures contract is 20,310 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan/ton compared to the previous period. The spread between the October - November contracts of Shanghai zinc is - 5 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan/ton. - The LME three - month zinc quotation is 2,956 US dollars/ton, up 51 US dollars/ton. The total open interest of Shanghai zinc is 221,751 lots, a decrease of 1,484 lots. - The net position of the top 20 in Shanghai zinc is - 7,939 lots, a decrease of 47 lots. The Shanghai zinc warehouse receipts are 51,371 tons, an increase of 5,466 tons. - The SHFE inventory is 94,649 tons, an increase of 7,617 tons; the LME inventory is 50,525 tons, a decrease of 100 tons [3]. 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of 0 zinc on the Shanghai Non - Ferrous Metals Network is 22,230 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous period. The spot price of 1 zinc in the Yangtze River Non - Ferrous Metals Market is 22,220 yuan/ton, unchanged. - The basis of the main ZN contract is - 80 yuan/ton, a decrease of 5 yuan/ton. The LME zinc premium (0 - 3) is 30.17 US dollars/ton, an increase of 7.67 US dollars/ton. - The factory price of 50% zinc concentrate in Kunming is 16,950 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan/ton. The price of 85% - 86% crushed zinc in Shanghai is 15,600 yuan/ton, unchanged [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - According to WBMS, the zinc supply - demand balance is - 124,700 tons, a decrease of 104,100 tons. According to ILZSG, the zinc supply - demand balance is - 69,100 tons, an increase of 10,400 tons. - ILZSG's global zinc mine production in the current month is 1.0075 million tons, a decrease of 4,300 tons. Domestic refined zinc production is 617,000 tons, a decrease of 11,000 tons. - Zinc ore imports are 455,900 tons, an increase of 124,900 tons [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - Refined zinc imports are 35,156.02 tons, a decrease of 22,615.39 tons. Refined zinc exports are 483.88 tons, an increase of 266.83 tons. - Zinc social inventory is 144,100 tons, an increase of 4,000 tons [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly output of galvanized sheets is 2.32 million tons, a decrease of 130,000 tons. The monthly sales volume of galvanized sheets is 2.34 million tons, a decrease of 120,000 tons. - The monthly new housing construction area is 352.06 million square meters, an increase of 48.4168 million square meters. The monthly housing completion area is 250.34 million square meters, an increase of 24.6739 million square meters. - The monthly automobile production is 2.51 million vehicles, a decrease of 298,600 vehicles. The monthly air - conditioner production is 19.6788 million units, an increase of 3.4764 million units [3]. 3.6 Option Market - The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for zinc is 13.33%, an increase of 0.12 percentage points. The implied volatility of at - the - money put options for zinc is 13.34%, an increase of 0.13 percentage points. - The 20 - day historical volatility of at - the - money zinc options is 6.3%, a decrease of 0.01 percentage points. The 60 - day historical volatility of at - the - money zinc options is 11.05%, a decrease of 0.01 percentage points [3]. 3.7 Industry News - In August 2025, new RMB loans were 59 billion yuan, 31 billion yuan less than the same period last year. The incremental social financing in August was 2.57 trillion yuan, 460 billion yuan less than the same period last year. The year - on - year growth rate of M1 in August was 6.0%, and that of M2 was 8.8%. - Morgan Stanley expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at each of the remaining three meetings this year, and another three times in 2026. According to FedWatch, there is a 93.4% probability that the FOMC will cut interest rates by 25 basis points this week, with a very small possibility of a 50 - basis - point cut [3].

Market Review - On Tuesday evening, the closing price of the Shanghai zinc futures 2511 contract was 22,345 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.43% [1] Fundamental Summary - As of September 2, the zinc futures warehouse receipts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange totaled 38,955 tons, an increase of 998 tons compared to the previous trading day [2] - From September 1, many galvanized sheet factories in Hebei have suspended operations, with no set date for resumption. Additionally, some regions are facing transportation restrictions, leading to maintenance or shutdowns of galvanized sheet factories [2] - As of September 2, LME zinc inventory has continued to decline to 55,600 tons, the lowest level since May 2023 [3] Institutional Perspectives - Zhonghui Futures noted that macroeconomic and sector sentiment is positive, with LME zinc strengthening and Shanghai zinc slightly rising. However, there is upward pressure from accumulated domestic zinc inventory and a policy vacuum, limiting upward space. The support level of 20,000 CNY has been tested multiple times, suggesting short-term consolidation for Shanghai zinc with a lack of clear directional movement. It is recommended to observe and wait for more macro data guidance. In the medium to long term, the outlook is for increased supply and decreased demand for zinc, maintaining a view of selling on rebounds. The focus for Shanghai zinc is on the range of 22,000 to 22,600 CNY, while for LME zinc, it is 2,700 to 2,900 USD/ton [4] - Ruida Futures highlighted that in the macro aspect, the US ISM manufacturing PMI has contracted for six consecutive months, although new orders have improved and the price index has declined. On the fundamental side, both domestic and international zinc ore imports have increased, and processing fees for zinc ore continue to rise. Coupled with a significant increase in sulfuric acid prices, smelter profits are recovering, leading to increased production enthusiasm. New capacities are being released, and previously maintained capacities are resuming, accelerating supply growth. Currently, import losses are expanding, leading to a decrease in imported zinc inflow. On the demand side, downstream is at the end of the off-season, with manageable inventory pressure for galvanized sheets and a steady recovery trend in processing enterprise operating rates. Although zinc prices have dropped to low levels, downstream procurement remains demand-driven, resulting in a subdued transaction atmosphere. Domestic social inventory is increasing, while current spot premiums are stabilizing at low levels. Conversely, overseas LME inventory has decreased significantly, and spot premiums have risen, providing support for zinc prices. Technically, a decrease in positions and a price rebound indicate a weakening bearish atmosphere, with a focus on the support level of 22,200 CNY. The recommendation is to observe the market or to buy on dips with light positions [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Report's Core View - The market is in the off - season with a strong wait - and - see sentiment. Recent tin price fluctuations have curbed market purchasing willingness. Downstream buyers mainly adopt the strategies of "replenishing inventory based on rigid demand and taking delivery with post - pricing", resulting in few high - price transactions. The spot premium has slightly dropped to 400 yuan/ton, and domestic inventory has increased slightly. Technically, the position has declined, and both long and short positions are cautious. It is recommended to temporarily wait and see, with an expected range of 260,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton for the price to fluctuate and adjust [3] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai Tin is 266,490 yuan/ton, up 1,540 yuan; the closing price of the LME 3 - month tin is 33,215 US dollars/ton, up 530 US dollars. The closing price difference between the August - September contracts of Shanghai Tin is - 560 yuan/ton, down 140 yuan. The main contract position of Shanghai Tin is 27,212 lots, down 307 lots. The net position of the top 20 futures is 302 lots, down 109 lots. The total LME tin inventory is 1,950 tons, up 5 tons; the Shanghai Futures Exchange inventory of tin is 7,671 tons, up 254 tons; the LME tin cancelled warrants are 535 tons, down 45 tons; the Shanghai Futures Exchange warrants of tin are 7,293 tons, up 7 tons [3] 现货市场 - The SMM 1 tin spot price is 265,800 yuan/ton, up 1,200 yuan; the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market 1 tin spot price is 265,960 yuan/ton, up 1,890 yuan. The basis of the main Shanghai Tin contract is - 690 yuan/ton, down 340 yuan; the LME tin premium (0 - 3) is - 0.5 US dollars/ton, up 15.5 US dollars [3] Upstream Situation - The import volume of tin ore concentrates is 12,100 tons, down 2,900 tons. The average processing fee of 40% tin concentrates is 10,500 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of 40% tin concentrates is 252,600 yuan/ton, down 6,500 yuan; the average price of 60% tin concentrates is 256,600 yuan/ton, down 6,500 yuan; the average processing fee of 60% tin concentrates is 6,500 yuan/ton, unchanged [3] Industry Situation - The monthly production of refined tin is 14,000 tons, down 1,600 tons; the monthly import volume of refined tin is 3,762.32 tons, up 143.24 tons [3] Downstream Situation - The price of 60A solder bars in Gejiu is 172,850 yuan/ton, up 640 yuan. The cumulative monthly output of tin - plated sheets (strips) is 1.6014 million tons, up 144,500 tons; the monthly export volume of tin - plated sheets is 140,700 tons, down 33,900 tons [3] Industry News - The US added 73,000 non - farm jobs in July, far lower than expected, and the data of the previous two months was revised down by 258,000. "New Fed Wire" said that the cooling of non - farm employment opens the door for a rate cut in September, although inflation remains a concern. Starting from August 8, 2025, China will resume levying value - added tax on the interest income of newly issued national bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View The report suggests that due to the continuous increase in zinc ore processing fees and a significant rise in sulfuric acid prices, smelters' profits have been further repaired, leading to increased production enthusiasm. With the release of new production capacity and the resumption of previously overhauled capacity, the supply growth has accelerated. Currently, the import loss continues to widen, resulting in a decline in the inflow of imported zinc. On the demand side, the downstream has entered the off - season, with a year - on - year decrease in the operating rate of processing enterprises. Recently, zinc prices have been adjusted widely, and downstream enterprises purchase on demand at low prices and have a low acceptance of high - priced zinc. Domestic social inventories have increased, and the spot premium has dropped to a low level. Overseas, LME inventories are stable, and the spot premium has been adjusted downward. Technically, the position has decreased, and the price has corrected, with cautious trading between bulls and bears. It is recommended to wait and see or take a short position with a light position [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai Zinc main contract is 22,345 yuan/ton, down 325 yuan; the 08 - 09 contract spread is - 35 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan - The LME three - month zinc quote is 2,795.5 dollars/ton, down 19 dollars - The total position of Shanghai Zinc is 214,027 lots, down 9,725 lots; the net position of the top 20 in Shanghai Zinc is 11,306 lots, down 419 lots - Shanghai Zinc warehouse receipts are 15,232 tons, down 75 tons; SHFE inventory is 59,419 tons, up 4,789 tons; LME inventory is 109,050 tons, down 3,100 tons [3] 3.2现货市场 - The spot price of 0 zinc on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 22,300 yuan/ton, down 380 yuan; the spot price of 1 zinc in the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals Market is 21,820 yuan/ton, down 950 yuan - The basis of the ZN main contract is - 45 yuan/ton, down 55 yuan; the LME zinc premium (0 - 3) is - 2.69 dollars/ton, up 1.23 dollars - The factory price of 50% zinc concentrate in Kunming is 17,330 yuan/ton, up 60 yuan; the price of 85% - 86% crushed zinc in Shanghai is 15,900 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - WBMS: The zinc supply - demand balance is - 124,700 tons, down 104,100 tons; ILZSG: The zinc supply - demand balance is - 69,100 tons, up 10,400 tons - ILZSG: The global zinc ore production is 1.0075 million tons, down 4,300 tons; domestic refined zinc production is 628,000 tons, up 45,000 tons - Zinc ore imports are 455,900 tons, up 124,900 tons [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - Refined zinc imports are 35,156.02 tons, down 22,615.39 tons; refined zinc exports are 483.88 tons, up 266.83 tons - Zinc social inventory is 83,500 tons, up 2,600 tons [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The production of galvanized sheets is 2.32 million tons, down 130,000 tons; the sales of galvanized sheets are 2.34 million tons, down 120,000 tons - The newly started housing area is 303.6432 million square meters, up 71.8071 million square meters; the completed housing area is 225.6661 million square meters, up 41.8147 million square meters - Automobile production is 2.8086 million vehicles, up 166,600 vehicles; air - conditioner production is 19.6788 million units, up 3.4764 million units [3] 3.6 Option Market - The implied volatility of the at - the - money call option for zinc is 14.97%, down 0.19%; the implied volatility of the at - the - money put option for zinc is 15%, down 0.15% - The 20 - day historical volatility of the at - the - money option for zinc is 10%, unchanged; the 60 - day historical volatility of the at - the - money option for zinc is 13.79%, down 0.07% [3] 3.7 Industry News - The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decided to hold the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee in October, analyzed the current economic situation, and deployed economic work for the second half of the year - The Fed has kept interest rates unchanged for five consecutive meetings, but two voting members support rate cuts, pointing out that economic growth has slowed down - The US private sector added 104,000 jobs in July, exceeding economists' expectations but still far below last year's average [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral [4] - Arbitrage: Neutral [4] 2. Core View - Strong macro and weak demand lead to a rapid decline in spot premiums. Although the downstream开工率 shows relative resilience and overall consumption is not bad, it cannot offset the high growth on the supply side, resulting in a rapid decline in spot premiums in the spot market, which have now generally turned into discounts. The overseas inventory has the expectation of delivery risk, and the domestic social inventory shows a trend of accumulation, which is expected to remain unchanged in the second half of the year. After the emotional disturbance, the pattern of oversupply may re - dominate the price trend [3] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Important Data - **Spot**: LME zinc spot premium is $4.75/ton. SMM Shanghai zinc spot price rose by 500 yuan/ton to 22,820 yuan/ton compared with the previous trading day, and the spot premium decreased by 55 yuan/ton to - 65 yuan/ton. SMM Guangdong zinc spot price rose by 540 yuan/ton to 22,820 yuan/ton, and the spot premium decreased by 15 yuan/ton to - 65 yuan/ton. SMM Tianjin zinc spot price rose by 500 yuan/ton to 22,780 yuan/ton, and the spot premium decreased by 55 yuan/ton to - 105 yuan/ton [1] - **Futures**: On July 21, 2025, the main SHFE zinc contract opened at 22,420 yuan/ton and closed at 22,925 yuan/ton, up 625 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 251,405 lots, an increase of 100,339 lots from the previous trading day. The positions were 133,314 lots, an increase of 17,346 lots from the previous trading day. The intraday price fluctuated, with the highest point reaching 22,945 yuan/ton and the lowest point reaching 22,415 yuan/ton [1] - **Inventory**: As of July 21, 2025, the total inventory of zinc ingots in seven regions monitored by SMM was 92,700 tons, a decrease of 400 tons from the same period last week. As of July 21, 2025, the LME zinc inventory was 118,225 tons, a decrease of 875 tons from the previous trading day [2] Market Analysis - In the spot market, due to the policy - driven rise in absolute prices and weak consumption, the spot premium further declined. On the cost side, the imported ore TC continues to rise, and the smelting profit is maintained, with the expectation of an increase in supply remaining unchanged. Smelters have sufficient raw material reserves and are not very enthusiastic about purchasing from the ore end. On the consumption side, although the downstream开工率 shows relative resilience, it cannot offset the high growth on the supply side [3] Strategy - Unilateral: Neutral [4] - Arbitrage: Neutral [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core View of the Report - The controversy within the Federal Reserve has led to a decline in the US dollar index, boosting the non - ferrous metals market. The copper inventory of the Shanghai Futures Exchange has decreased this week, and the spot premium has strengthened. It is expected that Shanghai copper will fluctuate strongly in the short term. Attention should be paid to tariff expectations and the Federal Reserve's interest - rate decision [1] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Strategy Analysis - Today, copper opened low and moved high with a strong intraday oscillation. Federal Reserve Governor Waller suggested a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut in July, causing the US dollar index to decline. As of July 11, 2025, the spot smelting fee was - 43.23 dollars per dry ton, and the spot refining fee was - 4.32 cents per pound. Although the copper smelting processing fee is still negative, it has stopped falling and stabilized. The copper concentrate inventory has increased this period, and the expected tight supply of copper may improve. After the 232 copper tariff is implemented, the domestic copper inventory is expected to accumulate. The demand from downstream industries is weak overall, except for the bright refrigerator production and sales data. [1] Futures and Spot Market Conditions - Futures: The Shanghai copper futures market opened low and weakened intraday, closing at 77,840. The long positions of the top 20 were 103,634 lots, a decrease of 4,798 lots; the short positions were 102,315 lots, a decrease of 1,478 lots. Spot: The spot premium in East China was 60 yuan per ton, and in South China was 45 yuan per ton. On July 17, 2025, the LME official price was 9,620 dollars per ton, and the spot premium was - 34.5 dollars per ton [4] Supply Side - As of July 11, the latest data showed that the spot smelting fee (TC) was - 43.23 dollars per dry ton, and the spot refining fee (RC) was - 4.32 cents per pound [6] Fundamental Tracking - Inventory: SHFE copper inventory was 38,200 tons, a decrease of 3,900 tons from the previous period. As of July 17, the copper inventory in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone was 69,300 tons, unchanged from the previous period. LME copper inventory was 122,200 tons, a slight increase of 25 tons from the previous period. COMEX copper inventory was 241,800 short tons, an increase of 2,379 short tons from the previous period [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - This week, the main contract of Shanghai Zinc declined and then rebounded, with a weekly change of -0.13% and an amplitude of 2.72%. As of the end of this week, the closing price of the main contract was 22,380 yuan/ton [4]. - In terms of the macro - aspect, there are differences within the Fed. Some believe that the impact of tariffs on inflation will not be long - lasting, while others expect it to last until next year. Bentsen said Trump has unique abilities in identifying and solving problems but may lack patience in implementation. Two interest rate cuts are expected this year [4]. - Fundamentally, the import volume of zinc ore at home and abroad has increased, and the zinc ore processing fee has continued to rise. Coupled with a significant increase in sulfuric acid prices, the smelter's profit has been further repaired, and production enthusiasm has increased. New production capacities in various regions have been gradually released, and the previously shut - down capacities have resumed production, leading to a faster growth in supply. Currently, the import window is closed, and the inflow of imported zinc has decreased. On the demand side, the downstream has entered the off - season, and the operating rate of processing enterprises has decreased year - on - year. Recently, zinc prices have been adjusting widely. Downstream buyers mainly purchase at low prices and still have a low acceptance of high - priced zinc. Domestic social inventories have increased slightly, and the spot premium is at a low level. The LME zinc premium overseas has risen, and inventories have continued to decline, driving up domestic prices [4]. - Technically, positions have decreased, and both long and short sides are cautious. The price is oscillating within a range, and attention should be paid to the resistance at 22,500 [4]. - Operationally, it is recommended to wait and see or conduct range operations [4]. Summaries by Directory 1. Week - on - Week Summary - **Market Review**: The main contract of Shanghai Zinc declined and then rebounded this week, with a weekly change of -0.13% and an amplitude of 2.72%. The closing price of the main contract was 22,380 yuan/ton [4]. - **Market Outlook**: In the macro - aspect, Fed members have different views on tariff - related inflation. Two interest rate cuts are expected this year. Fundamentally, supply is increasing due to factors like increased zinc ore imports and processing fees. Demand is weak as it is the off - season. Technically, the price is in a range - bound oscillation [4]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Suggest waiting and seeing or conducting range operations [4]. 2. Futures and Spot Market - **Price and Ratio**: As of July 11, 2025, the closing price of Shanghai Zinc was 22,380 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan/ton from July 4, a decrease of 0.13%. As of July 10, 2025, the closing price of LME zinc was 2,777 dollars/ton, up 39 dollars/ton from July 4, an increase of 1.42%. The Shanghai - London ratio has decreased [9]. - **Net Positions and Open Interest**: As of July 11, 2025, the net positions of the top 20 in Shanghai Zinc were 33,000 lots, a decrease of 4,442 lots from July 4. The open interest was 252,089 lots, a decrease of 10,644 lots or 4.05% from July 4 [11]. - **Price Spreads**: As of July 11, 2025, the aluminum - zinc futures spread was 1,685 yuan/ton, a decrease of 90 yuan/ton from July 4. The lead - zinc futures spread was 5,305 yuan/ton, an increase of 190 yuan/ton from July 4 [18]. - **Premiums**: As of July 11, 2025, the spot price of 0 zinc ingot was 22,510 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan/ton from July 4, an increase of 0.09%. The spot premium was 5 yuan/ton, a decrease from last week. As of July 10, 2025, the LME zinc near - month and 3 - month spread was 4.68 dollars/ton, an increase of 26.67 dollars/ton from July 3 [24]. - **Inventories**: As of July 11, 2025, LME refined zinc inventories were 105,250 tons, a decrease of 7,075 tons or 6.3% from July 4. Shanghai Futures Exchange refined zinc inventories were 49,981 tons, an increase of 4,617 tons or 10.18% from last week. As of July 10, 2025, domestic refined zinc social inventories were 72,500 tons, an increase of 8,900 tons or 13.99% from July 3 [27]. 3. Industry Situation - **Upstream**: In April 2025, global zinc ore production was 1.0192 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.61% and a year - on - year increase of 9.71%. In May 2025, the import volume of zinc ore concentrates was 491,522.01 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.64% and a year - on - year increase of 85.28% [31]. - **Supply - side**: - According to WBMS, there is a global shortage of refined zinc supply [32]. - In May 2025, China's zinc production was 583,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 2.3%. From January to May, the cumulative zinc output was 2.919 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 3% [39]. - In May 2025, the import volume of refined zinc was 26,716.51 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 39.85%. The export volume was 1,414.24 tons, a year - on - year increase of 65.97% [42]. - **Downstream**: - From January to May 2025, the inventory of galvanized sheets (strips) of major domestic enterprises was 769,300 tons, a year - on - year increase of 12.49%. In May 2025, the import volume of galvanized sheets (strips) was 36,800 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 32.3%. The export volume was 338,500 tons, a year - on - year increase of 24.57% [45]. - From January to May 2025, the new housing construction area was 231.8361 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 22.95%. The housing completion area was 183.8514 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 40.94%. From January to May 2025, the funds in place for real estate development enterprises were 4.023241 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 5.3%. Among them, personal mortgage loans were 564.452 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 8.5% [48][49]. - In May 2025, the real estate development climate index was 93.72, a decrease of 0.13 from the previous month and an increase of 1.81 from the same period last year. From January to May 2025, infrastructure investment increased by 10.42% year - on - year [53][54]. - In May 2025, refrigerator production was 8.51 million units, a year - on - year decrease of 3.3%. From January to May, the cumulative refrigerator production was 40.713 million units, a year - on - year decrease of 1.5%. In May 2025, air - conditioner production was 29.48 million units, a year - on - year increase of 1.6%. From January to May, the cumulative air - conditioner production was 134.909 million units, a year - on - year increase of 5.9% [56][57]. - In May 2025, China's automobile sales volume was 2,686,337 units, a year - on - year increase of 11.15%. The automobile production was 2,648,536 units, a year - on - year increase of 11.65% [61].

Core Viewpoint - Opec+'s unexpected production increase has not lowered oil prices but instead intensified the competition for global oil market share, indicating a fundamental shift in the strategy of oil-producing countries [1] Group 1: Opec+ Production Decisions - Opec+ agreed to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, significantly higher than the previous months' increase of 411,000 barrels per day [1] - The increase is seen as a clear signal to competitors, with Opec+ abandoning its previous price management strategy in favor of capturing market share through volume [1][4] - The organization plans to fully reverse last year's voluntary production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day by September, a year ahead of schedule [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Supply Tension - Current oil market tensions may be severely underestimated, with key indicators suggesting actual supply is tighter than official statistics indicate [2] - Traditional market indicators, such as the diesel price spread, are being challenged in their reliability due to extreme weather and refinery capacity reductions [2][5] - The U.S. shale oil industry is facing production bottlenecks, with the Energy Information Administration lowering its forecast for U.S. crude oil production to below 13.3 million barrels per day by Q4 2026 [3] Group 3: Refinery Capacity and Economic Signals - Refinery profit margins remain healthy despite broader economic concerns, indicating a need to maintain high refinery operating rates [7] - Europe is set to lose approximately 400,000 barrels per day of refining capacity due to closures, which may impact market dynamics [7] - The full impact of refinery closures may not be realized until inventory levels begin to decline [7] Group 4: Geopolitical Factors and Demand Outlook - Geopolitical tensions, such as conflicts in the Middle East, have provided significant support for rising oil prices [8] - The global oil demand outlook has improved, alleviating previous concerns about trade disputes affecting economic growth and oil demand [8] - Seasonal demand during the summer driving season is also contributing to upward pressure on oil prices, despite a year-to-date decline of 4.7% in WTI crude oil prices [9]