Core Viewpoint - Aluminum stocks strengthened in the late trading session, driven by positive macroeconomic sentiment and expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [1] Group 1: Market Performance - China Aluminum (601600) rose by 5.77% to HKD 11.74 - Nanshan Aluminum (600219) increased by 3.69% to HKD 44.94 - China Hongqiao (01378) gained 1.94% to HKD 33.64 [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The latest ADP employment data showed a decrease of 32,000 private sector jobs in November, marking the largest decline since March 2023, which was significantly below the market expectation of an increase of 10,000 jobs [1] - This data has heightened expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the upcoming meeting [1] Group 3: Aluminum Market Dynamics - Recent aluminum price increases were influenced by the performance of silver and copper [1] - Long-term supply constraints and low inventory levels provide substantial support for aluminum prices [1] - Despite December being a traditional off-peak consumption season, demand remains resilient without significant declines [1] Group 4: Supply Outlook - Global aluminum supply growth is expected to remain constrained, keeping the market in a "tight balance" in the long term [1] - A key risk factor is Indonesia's aluminum production capacity, which is being developed due to low-cost coal power and bauxite resources, although the scale of new capacity remains uncertain [1]

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News Summary Core Viewpoint - The aluminum market is experiencing fluctuations due to macroeconomic factors, with recent dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials leading to a stabilization in aluminum prices. However, the overall supply-demand dynamics remain complex, with varying demand across different sectors [2]. Group 1: Market Data - In the third week of November 2025, Brazil shipped a total of 253,500 tons of bauxite and alumina, down from 400,600 tons in November of the previous year [1]. - The average daily shipment volume was 18,100 tons, a decrease of 14.12% compared to 21,100 tons in November of last year [1]. - As of November 21, Shanghai aluminum futures inventory recorded 123,716 tons, an increase of 8,817 tons from the previous trading day [1]. - By November 24, aluminum ingot inventory was 613,000 tons, down by 8,000 tons from November 20, while aluminum rod inventory was 131,000 tons, down by 6,500 tons, indicating a continuous two-week reduction [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - Recent dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials have raised expectations for interest rate cuts, improving market risk appetite and stabilizing aluminum prices. Increased replenishment from downstream sectors has accelerated inventory outflows [2]. - The aluminum industry is currently facing downward pressure on prices due to macroeconomic policies and economic data. The alumina sector has not seen significant production cuts, and the import window remains open, leading to an oversupply situation [2]. - Domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity remains stable, with high output levels. Seasonal environmental restrictions in northern regions have limited local production impacts, while overseas electrolytic aluminum supply is expected to tighten [2]. - Demand is showing a mixed trend, with construction material demand weak due to the sluggish real estate sector, while orders in automotive lightweighting and energy storage remain robust [2]. - Given the constraints on electrolytic aluminum production capacity and limited growth potential, a medium-term upward trend in aluminum prices is anticipated. The recommendation is to buy on dips, with a support range of 21,000-21,200 yuan/ton for Shanghai aluminum [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report gives an overall rating of "Bullish Oscillation" for the electrolytic aluminum industry [4][11] Core Viewpoints - Mid - term (2026): The global supply growth rate of primary aluminum is expected to slow down, while demand is likely to remain resilient due to the global manufacturing recovery. The supply gap is expected to widen compared to 2025, indicating a bullish mid - term supply - demand pattern [4] - Short - term (November 2025): The aluminum price may fluctuate. There is no significant new demand increment, and although the demand is resilient, the exploration above 22,000 yuan/ton for Shanghai aluminum usually requires major supply disruptions. The supply from Guinea is expected to be stable at the end of the year, and domestic bauxite and alumina inventories are abundant [4] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Overall View Supply - Bauxite: The market is in a state of oversupply. Market participants expect an increase in shipments from Guinea at the end of the year, and the cumulative import volume growth rate of bauxite this year is higher than the cumulative production growth rate of alumina [9][12] - Alumina: As of November 21, 2025, the domestic built - in capacity is about 11,255 million tons, the operating capacity is about 9,660 million tons, and the capacity utilization rate is about 85.46%. In 2026, about 1,440 million tons/year of new capacity will be put into production, mainly in the first half of the year in the southwest and northern coastal regions. The supply - demand contradiction is still severe due to high inventory and new capacity [9] - Electrolytic Aluminum: In October 2025, the domestic built - in capacity was about 4,571.65 million tons, and the operating capacity was about 4,455.93 million tons. The domestic smelting profit is high, and the supply is steadily increasing. However, overseas supply may decrease due to power shortages, and the global aluminum supply has entered a low - growth stage [9] Demand - Aluminum Profiles: The weekly industry starting rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 52.6%. The construction profile market sentiment is weak, while the automotive profile orders are expected to last until the end of the year. The procurement of photovoltaic component factories has slowed down, and the starting rate is expected to decline slightly [10] - Aluminum Plate, Strip and Foil: The starting rate of leading aluminum plate and strip enterprises increased by 0.4 percentage points to 66.0%, but it will continue to decline due to the off - season, uncertain environmental policies, and lack of order support. The starting rate of leading aluminum foil enterprises decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 70.4%, and the demand in traditional consumption areas is weak [10] - Aluminum Cables: The weekly starting rate increased by 0.4 percentage points to 62.4%. Supported by grid orders, it is expected to continue to recover [10] - Alloys: The starting rate of the primary aluminum alloy industry remained stable at 59.8%, showing a stable supply - demand situation. The starting rate of leading recycled aluminum enterprises remained stable at 60.6%, and it is expected to remain stable in the short term [10] Inventory - Electrolytic Aluminum: The social inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots is 61.9 million tons, basically stable since November, about 15% higher than the same period last year, and slightly below the mid - axis level since 2023. The in - plant inventory of electrolytic aluminum is at a low level in recent years, and the outbound volume has decreased significantly since the end of October. The inventory of aluminum rods is 13.62 million tons, about 2% lower than last week and about 31% higher than last year. The LME aluminum inventory decreased by about 1% compared to last week and about 23% compared to last year, remaining at a low level in recent years [10] Profit - Alumina: The average full - cost in the past month was about 2,800 yuan/ton, the spot theoretical profit was about 50 yuan/ton, and the futures main - contract theoretical profit was - 70 yuan/ton [11][19] - Electrolytic Aluminum: The current average production cost is about 16,950 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit is about 4,200 yuan/ton (last week it was 4,800 yuan/ton), with a relatively high profit level [11][19] Market Expectation and Outlook - Market Expectation: The strong US dollar and low interest - rate cut expectations at the macro level suppress the aluminum price. The domestic supply is at a high level, the demand has entered the off - season, the inventory support is limited, the capital sentiment is cautious, and the current spot trading is still weak, so the correction may not be over [11] - Outlook: At the end of November, the macro - guidance is slightly weak. The domestic supply is stable, while the demand has further seasonal contraction pressure. The social inventory may slightly increase, and the price is expected to oscillate under pressure. The main 2601 contract is expected to be in the range of 21,000 - 21,700 yuan/ton in the next week [11] 2. Important Industry Link Price Changes - Bauxite: The import price is under pressure. The price of bauxite SI2 - 3% Guinea decreased by 0.69% week - on - week, and the prices of some other types remained stable [12] - Alumina: It has been oscillating downward since mid - August. The price of Henan first - grade alumina decreased by 0.18% week - on - week [12] - Other: Coal prices have been rising since September, and the supply - demand situation is expected to be strong at the end of the year. The prices of some other raw materials such as pre - baked anodes and ice crystals have also changed to varying degrees [12] 3. Important Industry Link Inventory Changes - Bauxite: The port inventory of imported bauxite decreased slightly, and it has been fluctuating around the annual high of 2,850 million tons since August. The domestic bauxite inventory is abundant [16] - Alumina: It has been accumulating inventory since the end of May and is currently at a high level in recent years. The inventory of alumina plants and ports decreased slightly this week, while the in - plant inventory of electrolytic aluminum continued to accumulate rapidly [16] - Electrolytic Aluminum: The domestic mainstream consumption area inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots remained stable, and the inventory of aluminum rods decreased [16] 4. Supply - Demand Situation - The off - season characteristics of the aluminum processing industry are more obvious this week, with significant structural differentiation in the sector. The primary aluminum alloy has stable supply and demand; the starting rate of aluminum cables has slightly increased supported by grid orders; the traditional demand for aluminum plates and strips is weak; the construction profiles are sluggish, and the demand for packaging foil has weakened; the recycled aluminum is still restricted by the tight raw material supply [25] 5. Futures - Spot Structure - The current spot - end price is under pressure, and the Shanghai aluminum futures price structure is moderately weak [30] 6. Spread Structure - The spread between aluminum ingots and ADC12 this week is about - 2,040 yuan/ton (pre - holiday was - 1,840 yuan/ton). The current spread of primary aluminum and alloys is at the mid - axis level in recent years and has a neutral impact on electrolytic aluminum [34][36] 7. Market Fund Situation - LME Aluminum: The net long position of funds is near the high level since April 2022. In the latest period, the net long position increased slightly, and both the long and short camps reduced their positions. Overseas funds still have a positive expectation for the aluminum price [38] - SHFE Electrolytic Aluminum: The net long position of the main force significantly reduced this week, with the long camp reducing positions more than the short camp. The net long position of funds with a financial speculation background continued to reduce positions, and funds with a background of mid - downstream enterprises are in a stalemate between long and short. Overall, the main funds still tend to adjust [41]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the aluminum prices are experiencing fluctuations, with a recent high point followed by a slight decline, reflecting a complex interplay of macroeconomic factors and demand variations [1][4][9] Group 2 - Domestic spot aluminum prices have shown a narrow rebound after a high-level drop, with the A00 aluminum price ranging from 21,550 to 21,590 CNY/ton as of November 20, averaging 21,570 CNY/ton, which is a decrease of 340 CNY/ton or 1.55% from the previous period, but an increase of 790 CNY/ton or 3.80% year-on-year [1][3] - The average price for the period was 21,622 CNY/ton, down by 14 CNY/ton or 0.06% from the previous average [1][3] - The macroeconomic environment is cooling, with a significant divergence in demand across different sectors, leading to a downward shift in aluminum prices [1][2][9] Group 3 - The London aluminum market has seen a decline, with prices dropping to 2,814.5 USD/ton as of November 19, down by 71.5 USD/ton or 2.48% from the previous period, but up by 169 USD/ton or 6.39% year-on-year [5] - Factors influencing this decline include a cooling of previously supportive macroeconomic sentiments and reduced expectations for a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [5][9] Group 4 - Domestic aluminum inventory has increased, with the Shanghai Futures Exchange aluminum inventory rising to 69,408 tons, an increase of 4,666 tons or 7.21% from the previous period, but down by 63,993 tons or 47.97% year-on-year [6] - Conversely, London aluminum inventory decreased to 544,075 tons, down by 9,125 tons or 1.65% from the previous period, and down by 167,325 tons or 23.52% year-on-year [6] Group 5 - The electrolytic aluminum industry is operating at a stable capacity utilization rate of over 96%, with ongoing production ramp-up in various regions [7] - The overall supply of aluminum ingots remains normal, with a slight decline in the local conversion rate of aluminum water [7] Group 6 - The aluminum processing market has seen a downward adjustment in prices, with the mainstream price for 3003 aluminum plates in Shandong at 24,270 CNY/ton, down by 340 CNY/ton or 1.38% from the previous period, but up by 790 CNY/ton or 3.36% year-on-year [8] - The decline in aluminum prices has led to a moderate recovery in purchasing willingness among downstream processing plants, although demand remains primarily driven by essential purchases [8] Group 7 - The outlook for the aluminum market suggests that prices may face pressure and fluctuate at high levels, with expectations of a slight decline in average prices [9] - Key influencing factors include macroeconomic uncertainties, upcoming U.S. employment data, and the ongoing monitoring of production cuts in Iceland, alongside varying demand across different sectors [9]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Global equity market corrections and geopolitical tensions have made the market cautious, leading to significant short - and long - position reductions in Shanghai aluminum and a decline in aluminum prices. However, the relatively low global visible aluminum ingot inventory and supply disruption expectations still strongly support aluminum prices. Despite the downstream moving into the off - season, with price corrections, the domestic inventory accumulation pressure is expected to be low, and aluminum prices may strengthen further after oscillatory adjustments. The operating range of the Shanghai aluminum main contract is expected to be 21,200 - 21,800 yuan/ton, and that of LME aluminum 3M is 2,750 - 2,850 US dollars/ton [11][13]. Summary by Directory 1. Weekly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - Supply: As of the end of October, the domestic electrolytic aluminum operating capacity was about 44.06 million tons, with the monthly industry operating rate remaining stable. The domestic electrolytic aluminum output in October increased by 3.5% month - on - month, and the overseas output was 2.59 million tons, up 3.6% month - on - month. The domestic aluminum water ratio rebounded by 1.4% month - on - month [11]. - Inventory & Spot: As of Thursday, the aluminum ingot inventory was 613,000 tons, down 1,000 tons from last Thursday; the bonded area inventory was 62,000 tons, down 1,000 tons from last week; the aluminum rod inventory was 152,000 tons, up 2,000 tons from last Thursday; the LME global aluminum inventory was 548,000 tons, down 2,000 tons from last week. The domestic East China aluminum ingot spot basis first declined and then rose, and the LME market Cash/3M discount widened to $30.9/ton [11]. - Import & Export: In October 2025, China's primary aluminum imports were 248,000 tons, up 1.8% month - on - month and 42.2% year - on - year. The cumulative imports from January to October were 2.205 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 20.9%. In October, China exported 503,000 tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products, and the cumulative exports from January to October were 5.02 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 8.6%. Recently, the spot import loss of Shanghai aluminum has narrowed [11]. - Demand: According to SMM research, the operating rate of domestic aluminum downstream processing leading enterprises remained stable at 62% this week, showing off - season characteristics. The operating rate of primary aluminum alloy remained stable, the aluminum cable operating rate rebounded slightly supported by power grid orders, while the operating rates of aluminum plates, strips, profiles, and foils were under pressure, with the overall operating rate being stable but weak [11]. 2. Futures and Spot Market - Futures: Shanghai aluminum fell 2.3% to 21,340 yuan/ton this week, and LME aluminum fell 1.7% to $2,808/ton. The spread between the first and third - month contracts of Shanghai aluminum narrowed compared with last week [19][21]. - Spot: The East China spot premium rebounded, while the discounts in South China and Central China narrowed. The LME aluminum Cash/3M discount widened [32][38]. 3. Profit and Inventory - Profit: The primary aluminum smelting profit decreased compared with last week but remained at a historical high [43]. - Inventory: Aluminum ingot inventory was 613,000 tons, down 1,000 tons from last Thursday; bonded area inventory was 62,000 tons, down 1,000 tons from last week; aluminum rod inventory was 152,000 tons, up 2,000 tons from last Thursday; LME global aluminum inventory was 548,000 tons, down 2,000 tons from last week and at a low level in the same period of previous years [48][51][57]. 4. Cost Side - Bauxite: Domestic and overseas bauxite prices remained stable [69]. - Alumina: The domestic alumina price decreased by 11 yuan/ton compared with last week, and the import price decreased by $1/ton [72]. - Electrolytic Aluminum Smelting Cost: The anode price and thermal coal price remained flat compared with last week [76]. 5. Supply Side - Alumina: In October, the domestic alumina output was 7.785 million tons, an increase of 39,000 tons from September and a year - on - year increase of 6.8% [82]. - Electrolytic Aluminum: As of the end of October, the domestic electrolytic aluminum operating capacity was about 44.06 million tons, with the monthly industry operating rate remaining stable. The domestic electrolytic aluminum output in October increased by 3.5% month - on - month, and the overseas output was 2.59 million tons, up 3.6% month - on - month. The domestic aluminum water ratio rebounded by 1.4% in October and is expected to decline slightly in November. The electrolytic aluminum output of each province in October increased compared with September [85][88][93]. 6. Demand Side - Downstream Operating Rate: In October, the operating rates of aluminum profiles and aluminum plates, strips, and foils declined month - on - month; the operating rate of primary aluminum alloy ingots increased month - on - month, while the aluminum rod operating rate declined month - on - month; the operating rate of recycled aluminum alloy ingots decreased [104][107][110]. - Terminal Demand: In November 2025, the production schedules of household air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines all declined compared with the actual production in the same period last year. In October, real estate data remained weak, automobile production and sales were acceptable, and the production schedule of photovoltaic modules was expected to decline slightly [114]. 7. Import and Export - Primary Aluminum: In October 2025, China's primary aluminum imports were 248,000 tons, up 1.8% month - on - month and 42.2% year - on - year. The cumulative imports from January to October were 2.205 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 20.9%. This week, the spot import loss of aluminum ingots widened. In October, aluminum ingot imports mainly came from Russia, Indonesia, India, Australia, etc., with the proportion of imports from Russia dropping to 63% [119][123]. - Unwrought Aluminum and Aluminum Products: In October 2025, China exported 503,000 tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products; the cumulative exports from January to October were 5.02 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 8.6% [128]. - Recycled Aluminum: In October 2025, the recycled aluminum imports were 158,000 tons, an increase of 3,000 tons month - on - month; the cumulative imports from January to October were 1.659 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 11.7% [128]. - Bauxite: In October 2025, China's bauxite imports were 13.766 million tons, with the imported ore accounting for 71.8%. The cumulative bauxite imports from January to October were 170.959 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 30.1% [131]. - Alumina: In October 2025, China exported 176,000 tons of alumina, a year - on - year increase of 3.2%. The cumulative alumina exports from January to October were 2.175 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 54.7% [131].

Core Viewpoint - China Aluminum (02600) has seen a decline of over 5%, currently trading at HKD 10.58 with a transaction volume of HKD 787 million. Goldman Sachs maintains a bearish outlook on aluminum prices, predicting a drop to USD 2,350 per ton by Q4 2026, with recovery not expected until the early next decade [1][1][1]. Group 1: Market Outlook - Goldman Sachs expects the aluminum market to shift to oversupply due to new supply, despite demand benefiting from factors similar to copper and substitution effects. However, aluminum will not face the resource constraints that copper does [1][1][1]. - Morgan Stanley remains optimistic about the aluminum industry's prospects for next year, forecasting moderate oversupply from new supply in Indonesia by 2026. However, potential supply disruption risks and a slower restart of overseas capacity may lead to tighter market conditions than baseline predictions [1][1][1].

Core Viewpoint - China Aluminum (601600) shares have dropped over 5%, currently trading at 10.58 HKD with a transaction volume of 787 million HKD. Goldman Sachs maintains a bearish outlook on aluminum prices, predicting a decline to 2350 USD/ton by Q4 2026, with recovery not expected until the early next decade [1]. Group 1: Market Outlook - Goldman Sachs expects the aluminum market to shift to oversupply due to new supply, despite demand being supported by factors similar to copper and substitution effects [1]. - Morgan Stanley remains optimistic about the aluminum industry's prospects for next year, forecasting moderate oversupply from new Indonesian supply in 2026, but notes potential supply disruption risks and a slower restart of overseas capacity could tighten market supply beyond baseline predictions [1].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Views - The finished products are expected to run in a volatile and consolidating manner, with the price center of gravity moving downward and running weakly [1][3] - The aluminum ingot price is expected to remain high in the short - term, with the price facing pressure when rising due to downstream differentiation in the off - season [1][4] 3. Summary by Related Content Finished Products - Yunnan and Guizhou short - process construction steel enterprises will have a shutdown and maintenance period during the Spring Festival from mid - January, with an expected impact on the total construction steel output of 741,000 tons. Six short - process steel mills in Anhui, one started to shut down on January 5, and most of the rest will shut down around mid - January, with a daily output impact of about 16,200 tons [2][3] - From December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the transaction area of newly built commercial housing in 10 key cities was 2.234 million square meters, a 40.3% week - on - week decrease and a 43.2% year - on - year increase [3] - The finished products continued to decline in a volatile manner yesterday, hitting a new low. In the pattern of weak supply and demand, the market sentiment is pessimistic, and the winter storage is sluggish this year, providing little price support [3] Aluminum Ingots - Last week, Shanghai aluminum showed a relatively strong performance. The US dollar index fell for two consecutive weeks, and the longest - running government shutdown in US history ended on Thursday, resulting in a lack of key economic data for policy - making [2] - Domestically, the supply of electrolytic aluminum remains stable. Overseas, the resumption of production in Guinea's mines is difficult, and there is an expectation of supply tightening due to the approaching heating season in the north [3] - Last week, the SMM weekly aluminum water ratio was 77.25%, a 0.5 - percentage - point decrease. The overall operating rate of domestic aluminum downstream processing leading enterprises increased by 0.4 percentage points to 62%. The SMM expects the operating rate of the aluminum downstream processing industry to show a differentiated trend in the short term [3] - On November 13, the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots in the domestic mainstream consumption areas was 621,000 tons, a decrease of 6,000 tons compared to Monday and 1,000 tons compared to last Thursday. The premium of the US spot aluminum price has reached a record high [3] - There is a strong positive macro - atmosphere, and the expected tightening of overseas supply gives funds the motivation to go long. However, the off - season is coming, and the downstream is weakening, with increased inventory pressure [4]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic aluminum market is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the main contract reaching a new annual high of 22,100 yuan/ton, driven by multiple macroeconomic factors and supply constraints [1][3]. Group 1: Price Trends - Since late October, aluminum prices have shown a fluctuating upward trend, with the average price for October at 21,000 yuan/ton, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 1.26% and a year-on-year increase of 1.40% [2]. - As of November 10, the average price for domestic A00 aluminum was 21,500 yuan/ton, marking a month-on-month increase of 0.14% and a rise of 690 yuan/ton from the October low, representing a 3.32% increase [2]. Group 2: Macroeconomic Support - Key macroeconomic factors supporting aluminum prices include the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut of 25 basis points, which alleviated global liquidity pressures and improved market risk appetite [3]. - The consensus reached in U.S.-China tariff negotiations, including the reduction of certain aluminum product tariffs, has eased concerns about export restrictions, benefiting aluminum processing enterprises [3]. - The stabilization of energy costs due to a calming geopolitical situation in the Middle East further supports the aluminum industry [3]. Group 3: Supply Constraints - The supply-demand balance is tight, with significant constraints on the supply side, particularly due to transportation limitations in the northwest region during the heating season, leading to reduced aluminum ingot shipments to East China [4]. - The operational capacity of electrolytic aluminum has reached the policy limit of 45 million tons, with limited new capacity additions, maintaining a high operating rate of over 96% [4]. Group 4: Demand Dynamics - The demand side is showing signs of differentiation, with overall demand in October being strong but expected to decline as the industry transitions into the off-season in November [5]. - The construction sector is experiencing reduced activity due to winter conditions, while demand in the aluminum cable sector remains stable, albeit with slower order uptake due to rising aluminum prices [5]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The aluminum market is expected to experience a high-level oscillation from November to December, with prices supported by macroeconomic factors but facing downward pressure from declining demand [6][7]. - The projected price range for A00 aluminum is between 20,500 yuan/ton and 22,000 yuan/ton, with potential for new highs in November followed by a gradual weakening towards the end of the month and into December [7].