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Core Viewpoints of the Report - Copper prices may still rise due to tight raw material supply and low inventory, but the upward momentum is expected to weaken, with short - term shock - rising trends [1]. - Aluminum prices are supported by low inventory but constrained by consumption feedback, and are expected to be volatile in the short term [3]. - Lead prices are generally strong, but the increase of Shanghai lead is expected to be limited under weak domestic consumption [4]. - Zinc prices are boosted by the strike at a Peruvian smelter and the change in the LME market structure, but the large - scale release of zinc ingots is expected [5]. - Tin prices are expected to fluctuate in a narrow range due to short - term supply shortages and weak terminal demand [6]. - Nickel prices may decline due to the oversupply of refined nickel and the expected loosening of nickel ore supply [7]. - Lithium carbonate prices are expected to be under pressure due to high production and low demand [9]. - Alumina prices are expected to be weakly volatile, and it is recommended to short at high prices [11]. - Stainless steel prices are expected to remain weakly volatile due to high production and weak demand [13]. - Cast aluminum alloy prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term, and attention should be paid to the change in the premium over the spot [16]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper - **Price**: LME copper fell 0.01% to $9,878/ton, and SHFE copper closed at 79,780 yuan/ton [1]. - **Inventory**: LME inventory decreased by 650 to 90,625 tons, and SHFE copper warehouse receipts increased by 0.05 to 26,000 tons [1]. - **Supply and Demand**: China's refined copper production in June decreased by 0.3% month - on - month and increased by 12.9% year - on - year, and is expected to increase by 1.4% in July [1]. - **Outlook**: Copper prices may still rise but the upward momentum will weaken, with short - term shock - rising trends [1]. Aluminum - **Price**: LME aluminum rose 0.1% to $2,597/ton, and SHFE aluminum closed at 20,590 yuan/ton [3]. - **Inventory**: Domestic major consumption area aluminum ingot inventory increased by 0.5 to 468,000 tons, and LME aluminum inventory increased by 0.1 to 346,000 tons [3]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic aluminum inventory is at a multi - year low, but consumption feedback increases as prices rise [3]. - **Outlook**: Aluminum prices are expected to be volatile in the short term [3]. Lead - **Price**: SHFE lead index rose 0.46% to 17,204 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S rose 16.5 to $2,048/ton [4]. - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory slightly increased to 52,300 tons, and LME lead inventory was 273,400 tons [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: Primary supply remains high, secondary supply is tight, and downstream procurement improves [4]. - **Outlook**: Lead prices are generally strong, but the increase of Shanghai lead is limited [4]. Zinc - **Price**: SHFE zinc index rose 0.39% to 22,464 yuan/ton, and LME zinc 3S rose 10 to $2,780/ton [5]. - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory slightly increased to 80,600 tons, and LME zinc inventory was 119,200 tons [5]. - **Supply and Demand**: Zinc ore supply is high, but some smelters convert production, and a Peruvian smelter has a strike [5]. - **Outlook**: Zinc prices are boosted by the strike and market structure change [5]. Tin - **Price**: Tin prices are expected to fluctuate between 250,000 - 280,000 yuan/ton in China and 31,000 - 34,000 dollars/ton in LME [6]. - **Inventory**: National major market tin ingot social inventory increased by 361 to 9,266 tons [6]. - **Supply and Demand**: Tin ore supply is short - term tight, but terminal demand is weak [6]. - **Outlook**: Tin prices are expected to be range - bound in the short term [6]. Nickel - **Price**: Nickel prices are expected to be in the range of 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton for SHFE nickel and 14,500 - 16,500 dollars/ton for LME nickel [7]. - **Inventory**: Not emphasized in significant changes. - **Supply and Demand**: Refined nickel is in oversupply, and nickel ore supply is expected to loosen [7]. - **Outlook**: Nickel prices may decline [7]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price**: MMLC late - market reported 61,177 yuan, and LC2509 closed at 62,260 yuan, down 1.64% [9]. - **Inventory**: Domestic lithium carbonate inventory continues to increase at a high level [9]. - **Supply and Demand**: Production hits a record high, and demand is in the off - season [9]. - **Outlook**: Lithium carbonate prices are under pressure [9]. Alumina - **Price**: Alumina index rose 0.25% to 2,975 yuan/ton [11]. - **Inventory**: Not emphasized in significant changes. - **Supply and Demand**: Capacity is in excess, and ore price is the core contradiction [11]. - **Outlook**: Alumina prices are expected to be weakly volatile, and short at high prices [11]. Stainless Steel - **Price**: Stainless steel main contract closed at 12,610 yuan/ton, down 0.08% [13]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory decreased to 1.1544 million tons, and 300 - series inventory decreased by 1.03% [13]. - **Supply and Demand**: July production is still high, and terminal demand has not improved [13]. - **Outlook**: Stainless steel prices are expected to be weakly volatile [13]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Price**: AD2511 contract closed at 19,780 yuan/ton, up 0.08% [16]. - **Inventory**: Three - place regenerated aluminum alloy ingot social inventory increased by 0.02 to 20,000 tons [16]. - **Supply and Demand**: Supply and demand are both weak in the off - season, and prices follow aluminum prices [16]. - **Outlook**: Cast aluminum alloy prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term [16].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information provided. Core Views of the Report Zinc - The zinc market is in a long - term supply - side easing cycle. If the mine - end growth rate is lower than expected and downstream consumption performs better than expected, zinc prices may maintain a high - level shock pattern. In a pessimistic scenario, after the "rush to export", if the tariff policy leads to insufficient terminal consumption resilience, the center of zinc prices may move down. In the long - term, a short - selling approach is recommended, focusing on the TC growth rate and marginal changes in downstream demand. The main contract is expected to fluctuate between 21000 - 21500 [2]. Copper - Under the combination of "strong reality + weak expectation", copper prices do not have a clear and smooth trend. The strong reality of the fundamentals limits the decline of copper prices, while the weak macro - expectation restricts the upside space. In the short term, prices are expected to fluctuate. The "rush to export" demand has advanced subsequent demand, and the real demand side may face pressure in Q3. The US copper import tariff policy is a major uncertain variable. The main contract is expected to move between 77000 - 79500 [5]. Tin - The current supply of tin ore remains tight, and the subsequent demand is expected to be weak. Considering the pessimistic demand expectation, pay attention to the supply - side recovery rhythm. A short - selling approach is recommended at 260,000 - 265,000 based on the inflection points of inventory and import data [7]. Nickel - The nickel market is under continuous pressure from industrial overcapacity and weak consumption. In the short term, the fundamentals change little, and the market is expected to fluctuate weakly in a range. The main contract is expected to move between 118000 - 124000. Pay attention to the short - term disturbances from news [9]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel market is in a weak state. The supply is at a relatively high level, and the overall demand is weak with slow inventory reduction. In the short term, the fundamentals are still under pressure. Pay attention to the steel mill's production - cut rhythm. The main contract is expected to move between 12400 - 13000 [12]. Aluminum - For alumina, the short - term fundamentals are expected to remain relatively loose. The medium - term support is around the cash cost of 2700. For electrolytic aluminum, the LME inventory decline and low domestic inventory support aluminum prices, with the support level around 20000. However, there is still a possibility of adjustment under the conditions of LME warehousing, domestic inventory accumulation, and weakening demand [14]. Lithium Carbonate - The short - term fundamentals of lithium carbonate are still under pressure. In June, there may be an oversupply situation. The market is expected to operate weakly in the short term, with the main contract expected to move between 56000 - 62000. Pay attention to the upstream dynamics [15][17]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Zinc - **Price and Basis**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price increased by 0.18% to 22030 yuan/ton, and the premium decreased by 25 yuan/ton. The import loss was - 585 yuan/ton, and the Shanghai - London ratio was 8.32 [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, refined zinc production was 54.94 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.08%; imports were 2.82 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.40%; exports were 0.25 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 75.76%. The operating rates of galvanizing, die - casting zinc alloy, and zinc oxide were 58.60%, 55.12%, and 59.00% respectively. The domestic social inventory of zinc ingots increased by 3.24% to 7.96 million tons, and the LME inventory decreased by 0.60% to 12.7 million tons [2]. Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price decreased by 0.36% to 78400 yuan/ton, and the premium decreased by 25 yuan/ton. The import loss was - 1206 yuan/ton, and the Shanghai - London ratio was 8.06 [5]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, electrolytic copper production was 113.83 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.12%; imports were 25.31 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.23%. The operating rate of electrolytic copper rod production was 75.82%, and that of recycled copper rod production was 29.03%. The domestic social inventory increased by 0.76% to 14.59 million tons, the bonded - area inventory increased by 7.71% to 6.43 million tons, the SHFE inventory decreased by 1.11% to 10.08 million tons, the LME inventory decreased by 3.99% to 9.92 million tons, and the COMEX inventory increased by 0.78% to 19.99 million tons [5]. Tin - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price decreased by 0.42% to 263300 yuan/ton, and the premium remained unchanged. The LME 0 - 3 premium increased by 452.13% to 80.99 US dollars/ton. The import loss was - 10123 yuan/ton, and the Shanghai - London ratio was 8.12 [7]. - **Fundamental Data (Monthly)**: In May, tin ore imports were 13449 tons, a month - on - month increase of 36.39%; SMM refined tin production was 14840 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.37%; refined tin imports were 2076 tons, a month - on - month increase of 84.04%; exports were 1770 tons, a month - on - month increase of 8.12%. The SMM refined tin average operating rate was 61.60%, a month - on - month decrease of 2.38% [7]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price increased by 0.25% to 120625 yuan/ton. The LME 0 - 3 was - 193 US dollars/ton, and the import loss was - 2926 yuan/ton. The Shanghai - London ratio was 7.92 [9]. - **Cost and New - Energy Material Prices**: The cost of integrated MHP to produce electrolytic nickel decreased by 4.16% to 120887 yuan/ton. The battery - grade nickel sulfate average price decreased by 0.67% to 27400 yuan/ton [9]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: In May, China's refined nickel production was 35350 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.62%; imports were 8832 tons, a month - on - month increase of 8.18%. The SHFE inventory increased by 0.30% to 25693 tons, the social inventory increased by 0.02% to 39383 tons, the LME inventory increased by 0.76% to 205140 tons, and the SHFE warehouse receipt decreased by 0.44% to 699972 tons [9]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Basis**: The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) remained unchanged at 12700 yuan/ton, and the price of 304/2B (Foshan Hongwang 2.0 coil) decreased by 0.78% to 12700 yuan/ton. The basis difference increased by 23.73% to 365 yuan/ton [12]. - **Raw - Material Prices**: The average price of Philippine laterite nickel ore 1.5% (CIF) remained unchanged at 60 US dollars/wet ton, and the average price of 8 - 12% high - nickel pig iron decreased by 0.32% to 921 yuan/nickel point [12]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, China's 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel production (43 enterprises) was 179.12 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.36%. The 300 - series social inventory (Wuxi + Foshan) increased by 0.64% to 53.42 million tons, and the 300 - series cold - rolled social inventory (Wuxi + Foshan) increased by 1.83% to 33.02 million tons [12]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum price decreased by 0.24% to 20720 yuan/ton, and the premium remained unchanged at 180 yuan/ton. The average price of alumina in Shandong decreased by 0.79% to 3750 yuan/ton [14]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, alumina production was 727.21 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.66%; electrolytic aluminum production was 372.90 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.41%. The operating rates of aluminum profiles, aluminum cables, etc. showed different degrees of change. The domestic electrolytic aluminum social inventory decreased by 2.39% to 44.90 million tons, and the LME inventory decreased by 0.59% to 34.5 million tons [14]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Basis**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price decreased by 0.08% to 60400 yuan/ton. The basis (SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate as the benchmark) increased by 447.37% to 1040 yuan/ton [15]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, lithium carbonate production was 72080 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.34%; demand was 83960 tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.83%. The total inventory of lithium carbonate increased by 1.49% to 97637 tons [15].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - Copper prices are expected to maintain high - level oscillations in the short term, with the Shanghai Copper main contract running in the range of 77,200 - 79,200 yuan/ton and LME Copper 3M in the range of 9,400 - 9,800 dollars/ton [1]. - Aluminum prices may rise first and then fall, maintaining a pattern of near - term strength and long - term weakness. The domestic main contract is expected to run in the range of 20,000 - 20,800 yuan/ton, and LME Aluminum 3M in the range of 2,440 - 2,560 dollars/ton [3]. - Lead prices are expected to maintain a weak operation [4]. - Zinc prices have a large downward risk in the future [6]. - Tin prices are expected to oscillate in the range of 250,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton in the domestic market and 31,000 - 33,000 dollars/ton for LME Tin [7][8]. - Nickel prices may further decline after the spot demand weakens. It is advisable to wait for a rebound and sell short at high prices. The short - term Shanghai Nickel main contract is expected to run in the range of 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton, and LME Nickel 3M in the range of 14,500 - 16,500 dollars/ton [9]. - Lithium carbonate prices are likely to oscillate weakly at the bottom in the short term, with the Guangzhou Futures Exchange's main contract running in the range of 58,800 - 60,600 yuan/ton [11]. - Alumina prices are expected to maintain a weak oscillation in the second half of the year, with the domestic main contract AO2509 running in the range of 2,750 - 3,100 yuan/ton [13]. - Stainless steel prices are expected to continue a slight oscillatory trend in the short term [15]. Summary by Metal Copper - Last week, copper prices rose first and then fell. LME Copper slightly declined by 0.24% to 9,647 dollars/ton, and the Shanghai Copper main contract closed at 78,350 yuan/ton [1]. - The inventory of the three major exchanges decreased by 18,000 tons week - on - week. The inventory of SHFE decreased by 5,000 tons to 102,000 tons, LME decreased by 18,000 tons to 114,000 tons, and COMEX increased by 6,000 tons to 176,000 tons. The inventory in Shanghai Bonded Area increased by 7,000 tons [1]. - The spot import loss of copper expanded, and the Yangshan copper premium declined. The LME market's Cash/3M premium was 73.4 dollars/ton, and the domestic basis quotation declined [1]. - The refined - scrap copper price difference narrowed to 970 yuan/ton, the supply of recycled raw materials remained tight, and the operating rate of recycled copper rod enterprises declined [1]. - The operating rate of refined copper rod enterprises declined, and demand weakened slightly [1]. Aluminum - Last week, aluminum prices rose. The Shanghai Aluminum main contract rose 1.84%, and LME Aluminum rose 2.1% to 2,503 dollars/ton [3]. - The domestic aluminum ingot inventory continued to decline. The social inventory was 460,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 40,000 tons. The bonded area inventory increased by 1,000 tons to 120,000 tons. The inventory decline led to a significant expansion of the monthly spread, and the domestic basis first rose and then fell [3]. - The LME market's aluminum inventory decreased by 10,000 tons to 353,000 tons, and Cash/3M was slightly at a discount [3]. - The domestic electrolytic aluminum production continued to rise slightly, and the aluminum plant inventory increased slightly [3]. - The operating rate of aluminum products oscillated and declined, the operating rate of aluminum alloy increased, and the operating rates of aluminum sheets, strips, profiles, and cables decreased [3]. Lead - As of Friday, the Shanghai Lead index rose 0.26% to 16,939 yuan/ton, and LME Lead 3S fell 1 to 1,991.5 dollars/ton [4]. - The domestic social inventory slightly increased to 51,000 tons, and the LME lead ingot inventory was 268,800 tons [4]. - Downstream battery enterprises promoted sales by reducing prices, terminal purchases were weak, and although the operating rate of battery enterprises recovered, the提货 situation was poor [4]. - The profit of primary lead smelting increased, and the operating rate rose to a historical high of around 70%. The profit of recycled lead remained low, and the finished product inventory of recycled lead remained at a high level of 29,000 tons [4]. Zinc - As of Friday, the Shanghai Zinc index fell 1.40% to 21,599 yuan/ton, and LME Zinc 3S fell 53 to 2,610 dollars/ton [6]. - The domestic social inventory slightly increased to 81,700 tons, and the LME zinc ingot inventory was 132,000 tons [6]. - Zinc ore remained in a surplus situation, the profit of zinc smelters increased again after a long - term flat period, and zinc ingot production was expected to increase significantly [6]. - Terminal consumption was weak. Although the domestic zinc ingot social inventory decreased again, the in - transit inventory and downstream raw material inventory increased, and the overall domestic visible inventory stabilized [6]. Tin - Last week, tin prices oscillated. The ban on the transportation of tin ore from southern Myanmar through Thailand continued to ferment, and the tin ore imports in China in June were expected to decrease by 500 - 1,000 tons. The shipment volume of the Bisie tin mine in Congo (Kinshasa) decreased significantly in June [7]. - The raw material inventory in the main tin - producing areas such as Yunnan and Jiangxi was generally less than 30 days, and some smelting enterprises began maintenance or gradient production cuts, further reducing the supply of tin ingots [7]. - Terminal enterprises entered the seasonal off - season, orders for consumer electronics and automotive electronics grew weakly, and the production schedule of photovoltaics in June declined month - on - month. After the tin price rebounded to around 260,000 yuan/ton, the downstream purchasing willingness decreased significantly [8]. - The SMM's three - place inventory was 8,856 tons, a decrease of 216 tons from last week [8]. Nickel - Last week, nickel prices oscillated downward. The cancellation of the ore export ban by the Philippine government in the middle of the week suppressed nickel prices, and nickel prices once fell below 120,000 yuan/ton [9]. - The impact of the weather in the Philippines on nickel mines weakened, and the loading efficiency in Surigao improved. However, the short - term shortage of nickel mines in Indonesia was difficult to change, and the ore price remained stable [9]. - The weak demand for stainless steel dragged down the nickel - iron price, and the latest transaction price of nickel - iron dropped to 925 yuan/nickel [9]. - The supply of intermediate products was still tight in circulation, but some nickel - iron production lines were converted to produce nickel ice in June, and the supply was expected to loosen [9]. - The cost side provided some support for the price of nickel sulfate, but the downstream ternary materials had a low acceptance of high - priced nickel sulfate, and the price might be under pressure in the future [9]. - There was no obvious contradiction in the fundamentals of refined nickel, the overall spot transaction was average, the Russian nickel resources were in short supply, but other brands were relatively sufficient [9]. Lithium Carbonate - On Friday, the MMLC of lithium carbonate spot index closed at 60,437 yuan, a decrease of 0.33% from the previous working day and 0.17% for the week [11]. - The price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 59,800 - 61,600 yuan, with the average price decreasing by 200 yuan (- 0.33%) from the previous working day. The price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 58,500 - 59,600 yuan, with the average price decreasing by 0.34% from the previous day [11]. - The LC2509 contract closed at 59,800 yuan, a decrease of 1.12% from the previous closing price and 1.84% for the week. The main contract closing price was at a discount of 900 yuan to the MMLC's average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate [11]. - The CIF price of Australian imported SC6 lithium concentrate was 600 - 625 dollars/ton, an increase of 0.82% for the week [11]. - The supply - side clearance was slow, enterprises reduced costs and increased efficiency, domestic supply showed strong resilience, weekly production returned to a high level, and the SMM inventory increased to a record high [11]. - The market lacked confidence in the demand in the second half of the year, and the relaxation of the domestic mandatory energy storage policy and tariff uncertainties impacted the lithium - battery demand [11]. Alumina - On June 13, 2025, the alumina index fell 1.45% to 2,847 yuan/ton, and the unilateral trading total position was 444,000 lots, an increase of 5,000 lots from the previous trading day [13]. - The spot prices in Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, and Xinjiang decreased by 30 yuan/ton, 15 yuan/ton, 25 yuan/ton, and 100 yuan/ton respectively [13]. - The spot price in Shandong was 3,260 yuan/ton, at a premium of 352 yuan/ton to the 07 contract [13]. - The MYSTEEL's FOB price in Australia remained at 367 dollars/ton, and the import profit and loss was 28 yuan/ton, with the import window open [13]. - The futures warehouse receipt on Friday was 80,100 tons, a decrease of 2,700 tons from the previous trading day [13]. - The CIF price of bauxite in Guinea remained at 74 dollars/ton, and that in Australia remained at 69 dollars/ton [13]. Stainless Steel - On Friday afternoon, the stainless - steel main contract closed at 12,550 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.28% (- 35) for the day, and the unilateral position was 277,200 lots, an increase of 140 lots from the previous trading day [15]. - In the spot market, the price of Delong 304 cold - rolled coil in Foshan remained unchanged at 12,800 yuan/ton, and that of Hongwang 304 cold - rolled coil in Wuxi decreased by 50 to 12,750 yuan/ton [15]. - The Foshan basis was 250 (+ 35), and the Wuxi basis was 200 (- 15) [15]. - The price of Hongwang 201 in Foshan decreased by 50 to 8,450 yuan/ton, and the price of Hongwang annealed 430 remained unchanged at 7,750 yuan/ton [15]. - The ex - factory price of high - nickel iron in Shandong remained unchanged at 940 yuan/nickel, the recycling price of 304 scrap steel industrial materials in Baoding remained unchanged at 8,950 yuan/ton, and the price of high - carbon ferrochrome in the northern main production area remained unchanged at 7,900 yuan/50 - base ton [15]. - The futures inventory was 118,383 tons, a decrease of 602 from the previous day. The social inventory increased to 1,145,500 tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.07%, and the inventory of 300 - series was 686,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.81% [15].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Copper prices are likely to maintain high - level oscillations due to factors such as the uncertain outcome of Sino - US economic and trade negotiations, weak domestic economic data, the transition from peak season to off - season, and low inventory [1]. - Aluminum prices are affected by the Sino - US talks and the approaching off - season. It is recommended to closely monitor the results of the Sino - US talks [2]. - Nickel is expected to experience weak oscillations in the medium - to - long term due to cost support and supply surplus [3][5]. - Tin prices are expected to oscillate, and it is advisable to conduct range trading, while paying attention to supply resumption and downstream demand [6]. Summary by Related Catalogs Basic Metals Copper - As of June 11, the Shanghai copper main 07 contract rose 0.2% to 79,290 yuan/ton. The Sino - US economic and trade negotiation has not made a breakthrough, but the US side is optimistic. The market expects the US to impose tariffs on copper, which has led to a halving of LME copper inventory in the past three months. The domestic spot market has low downstream consumption, low social inventory, and a narrowing BACK spread. The negative low level of copper ore smelting TC exerts continuous pressure on the supply outlook [1]. Aluminum - As of June 11, the Shanghai aluminum main 07 contract rose 1.25% to 20,250 yuan/ton. Mining disruptions in Guinea will impact the import volume of bauxite in July. The operating capacity of alumina has increased, and the inventory has decreased. The operating capacity of electrolytic aluminum remains stable. The downstream processing enterprise's operating rate has declined, and the inventory of aluminum ingots and aluminum rods has decreased. The 232 steel and aluminum tariffs in the US have increased, and the impact of the off - season is gradually emerging [2]. Nickel - As of June 11, the Shanghai nickel main 07 contract rose 0.11% to 121,790 yuan/ton. The US PMI is expanding, and the euro - zone PMI is contracting. Domestically, the LPR has been lowered. The nickel ore market in Indonesia is tight, and the downstream nickel - iron is in a loss state. The refined nickel has a surplus, and the LME inventory has increased. The demand for stainless steel is average, and the price of nickel sulfate is pushed up by cost but has limited demand [3][5]. Tin - As of June 11, the Shanghai tin main 07 contract rose 0.69% to 265,530 yuan/ton. In May, domestic refined tin production decreased, and in April, tin concentrate imports increased. The supply of tin ore is gradually improving, and the inventory has decreased. The semiconductor industry is expected to recover, but the US tariff policy may suppress downstream demand [6]. Spot Transaction Summary Copper - Domestic spot copper prices rose slightly. Sellers were reluctant to cut prices, and buyers were waiting and watching, resulting in a stalemate in the market [7]. Aluminum - Spot aluminum market transactions improved. Sellers were reluctant to sell due to low inventory, and buyers were less willing to chase up prices. Long - term orders supported trading activity, and the market showed a situation of more buying than selling in the afternoon [8]. Alumina - Spot market transactions were light. Sellers maintained a price - holding strategy, while buyers were waiting and watching, resulting in poor transactions [9]. Zinc - Spot zinc market prices fell. Sellers were forced to cut prices, and buyers only made purchases to meet rigid demand, with low overall purchasing willingness [10]. Lead - Spot lead market prices rose slightly. Traders' discount quotes narrowed, and they were waiting for price corrections to replenish inventory. Recycled lead enterprises were more willing to sell, and transactions were concentrated on low - priced goods [11][12]. Nickel - Spot nickel market prices fell. Market transactions were cautious, and trading was light [13]. Tin - Spot tin market prices rose. Market transactions were cautious, and trading was light [14]. Warehouse Receipt and Inventory Report - SHFE copper futures warehouse receipts decreased by 373 tons to 33,373 tons; LME copper inventory decreased by 950 tons to 119,450 tons. SHFE aluminum futures warehouse receipts decreased by 75 tons to 47,468 tons; LME aluminum inventory decreased by 2,300 tons to 357,600 tons. SHFE zinc futures warehouse receipts remained unchanged at 3,075 tons; LME zinc inventory decreased by 1,975 tons to 132,575 tons. SHFE lead futures warehouse receipts increased by 399 tons to 42,597 tons; LME lead inventory decreased by 4,500 tons to 273,525 tons. SHFE nickel futures warehouse receipts increased by 72 tons to 21,113 tons; LME nickel inventory decreased by 618 tons to 197,508 tons. SHFE tin futures warehouse receipts decreased by 56 tons to 6,810 tons; LME tin inventory decreased by 50 tons to 2,365 tons [15].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The copper price is expected to maintain a volatile pattern, with limited upside and downside space [1] - The aluminum price is expected to be weak in the short - term, and it is recommended to strengthen observation and pay attention to the progress of China - US dialogue [2] - The nickel price is expected to oscillate weakly in the medium - to - long term, with limited downside space due to firm costs [3][5] - The tin price is expected to oscillate, and it is recommended for interval trading, with attention paid to supply resumption and downstream demand recovery [6] Summaries by Related Catalogs Basic Metals Copper - As of June 10, the main 07 contract of Shanghai copper rose 0.27% to 78,880 yuan/ton. Tariffs and the China - US leaders' call brought positive expectations. The domestic refined copper output remained high, but supply disruptions and low TC supported the price. Social inventory was stable at a low level, consumption declined, and the upside space of the copper price was limited. However, due to low inventory and supply disruptions, the downside space was also limited [1] Aluminum - As of June 10, the main 07 contract of Shanghai aluminum fell 0.12% to 20,050 yuan/ton. Guinea's mine - end disruptions will affect the arrival volume of imported bauxite in July. Alumina's operating capacity increased, and inventory decreased. The operating capacity of electrolytic aluminum was flat. The downstream开工率 decreased, and the inventory continued to decline. The short - term aluminum price is expected to be weak [2] Nickel - As of June 10, the main 07 contract of Shanghai nickel fell 1.06% to 121,390 yuan/ton. The nickel ore market in Indonesia was tight, and the price was firm. Nickel - iron had a profit loss, and the demand for stainless steel was average. The refined nickel was in surplus, and the price of nickel sulfate was strong due to cost. The nickel price is expected to oscillate weakly [3][5] Tin - As of June 10, the main 07 contract of Shanghai tin rose 0.21% to 263,420 yuan/ton. In May, domestic refined tin production decreased, and imports and exports changed. The semiconductor industry was expected to recover, and the inventory decreased. The supply of tin ore improved, but the impact of tariffs on downstream consumption needed attention. The tin price is expected to oscillate [6] Spot Transaction Summary - Copper: Domestic spot copper prices rose, but high prices suppressed restocking, and transactions were light [7] - Aluminum: Spot aluminum transaction prices fell, and the market was weak, with few transactions [8] - Alumina: Spot prices were stable, trading activity declined, and transactions were restricted [9] - Zinc: Spot zinc prices fell, and transactions were light, with low procurement willingness [10] - Lead: Spot lead prices rose, and traders were more willing to hold up prices, with cautious restocking [11][12] - Nickel: Spot nickel prices fell, and transactions were mainly for rigid demand [13] - Tin: Spot tin prices rose, and high - price transactions were light [14] Warehouse Receipt and Inventory Report - SHFE: Copper, aluminum, nickel, and tin futures warehouse receipts decreased, while zinc and lead futures warehouse receipts increased [16] - LME: Copper, tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, and nickel inventories decreased [16]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Copper prices are expected to oscillate at high levels in the short - term due to a combination of factors such as a tight supply of raw materials, a marginal stabilization of processing fees, and a weakening in consumer resilience, along with support from a rapid decline in LME's available registered warehouse receipts and high positions in near - month contracts of SHFE copper approaching delivery [1]. - Aluminum prices are expected to have limited upward potential. Although the mood of economic and trade negotiations is positive and domestic inventories are decreasing rapidly, the US's increase in tariffs on imported aluminum products has put pressure on demand expectations [3]. - Lead prices are expected to remain weak as downstream consumer demand continues to decline, while the production of primary lead has increased, and the inventory of recycled lead remains high [4]. - Zinc prices may decline further. With an oversupply of zinc ore, an increase in the profit of zinc smelters, and weak terminal consumption, if there is no production control from the industrial side, zinc prices may continue to fall [6]. - Tin prices are expected to oscillate in the short - term. Although there is an expectation of a looser supply, there is still significant short - term uncertainty, and downstream enterprises have a strong demand for low - price procurement [8]. - Nickel's short - term fundamentals have slightly improved, but the long - term outlook is bearish. It is advisable to wait for a rebound and then short at high prices [9]. - The short - term fundamentals of lithium carbonate have not changed substantially, and the price is likely to oscillate at the bottom with limited rebound potential [11]. - Alumina prices are expected to be anchored by costs. With continuous disturbances in the ore market and an over - capacity situation, it is recommended to short at high prices lightly [13]. - The stainless - steel market will continue to face pressure in the short - term due to high inventory, weak demand, weakened cost support, and downward macro - economic pressure [15]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper - **Price**: LME copper closed up 1.01% at $9,768/ton, and SHFE copper main contract closed at 79,330 yuan/ton [1]. - **Inventory**: LME inventory decreased by 10,000 to 122,400 tons, and SHFE copper warehouse receipts increased by 0.2 to 34,000 tons. Domestic social inventory was basically flat over the weekend [1]. - **Supply and Demand**: The supply of copper raw materials is tight, processing fees are marginally stable, and consumer resilience has weakened [1]. - **Price Forecast**: The short - term price is expected to oscillate at high levels, with the SHFE copper main contract operating in the range of 78,500 - 79,800 yuan/ton and LME copper 3M in the range of $9,650 - 9,850/ton [1]. Aluminum - **Price**: LME aluminum closed up 1.28% at $2,483/ton, and SHFE aluminum main contract closed at 20,060 yuan/ton [3]. - **Inventory**: SHFE aluminum weighted contract open interest increased by 0.6 million to 53.0 million lots, and futures warehouse receipts decreased slightly to 48,000 tons. Domestic aluminum ingot social inventory decreased by 27,000 tons to 477,000 tons [3]. - **Supply and Demand**: Economic and trade negotiations have a positive impact on sentiment, and domestic inventories are decreasing rapidly, but the US's tariff increase on imported aluminum products has affected demand expectations [3]. - **Price Forecast**: The price is expected to have limited upward potential, with the domestic main contract operating in the range of 20,000 - 20,200 yuan/ton and LME aluminum 3M in the range of $2,450 - 2,500/ton [3]. Lead - **Price**: SHFE lead index closed down 0.07% at 16,764 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S fell $9 to $1,981.5/ton [4]. - **Inventory**: SHFE lead futures inventory was 41,800 tons, and domestic social inventory slightly increased to 50,900 tons [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: Downstream battery enterprises are promoting sales at reduced prices, consumer demand is weak, the production of primary lead has increased, and the inventory of recycled lead remains high [4]. - **Price Forecast**: The price is expected to remain weak [4]. Zinc - **Price**: SHFE zinc index closed down 2.22% at 21,795 yuan/ton, and LME zinc 3S fell $34.5 to $2,655.5/ton [6]. - **Inventory**: SHFE zinc futures inventory was 2,100 tons, and domestic social inventory slightly increased to 81,700 tons [6]. - **Supply and Demand**: Zinc ore is in an oversupply situation, the profit of zinc smelters has increased, and terminal consumption is weak [6]. - **Price Forecast**: If there is no production control from the industrial side, zinc prices may decline further, and attention should be paid to the actions of smelting enterprises at the 21,500 yuan/ton level [6]. Tin - **Price**: SHFE tin main contract closed up 0.05% at 263,740 yuan/ton [7]. - **Inventory**: SHFE futures registered warehouse receipts decreased by 116 tons to 6,904 tons, and LME inventory remained unchanged at 2,440 tons [7]. - **Supply and Demand**: There may be a reduction in tin ore imports in June, and the processing fees of tin concentrates remain at a historical low. Downstream orders have not increased significantly, and the acceptance of high - price raw materials is limited [8]. - **Price Forecast**: The short - term price is expected to oscillate, with the domestic main contract operating in the range of 250,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton and overseas LME tin in the range of $30,000 - 33,000/ton [8]. Nickel - **Price**: SHFE nickel main contract closed down 0.27% at 121,950 yuan/ton, and LME main contract closed down 0.81% at $15,365/ton [9]. - **Inventory**: No significant inventory - related information provided. - **Supply and Demand**: Nickel ore supply is tight, nickel iron prices have rebounded, intermediate products are in short supply, and the price of nickel sulfate is expected to strengthen [9]. - **Price Forecast**: The short - term fundamentals have slightly improved, but the long - term is bearish. It is advisable to short at high prices after a rebound, with the SHFE nickel main contract operating in the range of 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton and LME nickel 3M in the range of $14,500 - 16,500/ton [9]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price**: The MMLC spot index of lithium carbonate was 60,537 yuan, unchanged from the previous day. The LC2507 contract closed at 60,700 yuan, up 0.43% from the previous day [11]. - **Inventory**: Lithium salt production is at a high level, and downstream production growth is limited, resulting in high inventory pressure [11]. - **Price Forecast**: The short - term fundamentals have not changed substantially, and the price is likely to oscillate at the bottom with limited rebound potential [11]. Alumina - **Price**: No specific price data provided. - **Inventory**: Futures warehouse receipts decreased by 2,100 tons to 90,400 tons [13]. - **Supply and Demand**: There are continuous disturbances in the ore market, and the over - capacity situation is difficult to change [13]. - **Price Forecast**: The price is expected to be anchored by costs, and it is recommended to short at high prices lightly. The domestic main contract AO2509 is expected to operate in the range of 2,800 - 3,100 yuan/ton [13]. Stainless Steel - **Price**: The stainless - steel main contract closed at 12,640 yuan/ton, down 0.32% [15]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory increased by 2.06% to 1.1223 million tons, and the inventory of 300 - series stainless steel increased by 1.71% to 680,600 tons [15]. - **Supply and Demand**: The industry is facing high inventory and weak demand, along with weakened cost support and downward macro - economic pressure [15]. - **Price Forecast**: The market will continue to face pressure in the short - term [15].

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Views - The copper price is expected to fluctuate around 78,000 yuan, with subsequent inventory accumulation likely to be slow due to strong support from the current fundamentals and macro - environment [1] - The aluminum price is expected to rebound with inventory reduction, and the calendar spread long - position can be held if the absolute price drops [1] - For zinc, it is recommended to short at high prices and consider partial profit - taking for the domestic - foreign calendar spread long - position [2] - Opportunities for narrowing the nickel - stainless steel price ratio can be continuously monitored [3] - The stainless - steel market is expected to oscillate in the short term [3] - The lead price is expected to oscillate between 16,600 and 16,900 yuan next week, with supply expected to decrease in May [6] - For tin, it is advisable to wait and see in the short term and look for high - short opportunities in the long term [8] - The industrial silicon price is expected to oscillate at the bottom, anchored to the cash - flow cost of leading large factories in the long run [9] - The lithium carbonate price is expected to decline after oscillation in the short term and remain weakly oscillating in the medium - long term [9] Group 3: Summary by Metals Copper - Domestic inventory continued to increase slightly this week. The earthquake in the Kamoa mining area may affect this year's production. The Manyer smelter in Indonesia will resume production, which may affect the domestic TC. The domestic copper consumption shows resilience, and the price is expected to oscillate around 78,000 yuan [1] Aluminum - Supply increased slightly, and the demand decline in May - June is not obvious. There is still a supply - demand gap, and inventory is expected to decline gently from May to July. The aluminum price is expected to rebound with inventory reduction [1] Zinc - The zinc price oscillated this week. Supply - side TC remained unchanged, and smelting maintenance decreased slightly. Demand - side domestic demand has limited elasticity, and overseas demand has slightly recovered. The inventory accumulation inflection point is expected to appear in early June [2] Nickel - The supply of pure nickel remains high, and imports from Russia increased in April. Demand is weak, and overseas inventory increased slightly. Opportunities for narrowing the nickel - stainless steel price ratio can be monitored [3] Stainless Steel - Production increased seasonally in April, and steel mills may cut production passively in May. Demand is mainly for rigid needs, and inventory increased slightly in Xijiao and Foshan. The market is expected to oscillate in the short term [3] Lead - The lead price oscillated downward this week. Supply - side recycling and smelting have issues, and demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate between 16,600 and 16,900 yuan next week [6] Tin - The tin price oscillated narrowly this week. Supply - side domestic production may be affected by processing fees, and overseas production has resumed. Demand is weak, and it is recommended to wait and see in the short term and look for high - short opportunities in the long term [8] Industrial Silicon - The overall start - up rate increased slightly this week. The market is at a low level, and inventory is gradually decreasing. The price is expected to oscillate at the bottom in the long run [9] Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate price rebounded after a decline this week. Supply - side production and inventory changes are complex, and demand is weak. The price is expected to decline after oscillation in the short term and remain weakly oscillating in the medium - long term [9]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Views - **Copper**: Today, copper prices fluctuated downward and rebounded in the afternoon. The main contract price has certain support at the 78,000 level. Macroscopically, the domestic sentiment weakened today, and non - ferrous metals generally declined. Recently, the weak operation of the index is beneficial to copper prices. Industrially, the marginal increase in inventory last week put pressure on the futures price, but on the 26th, Mysteel's electrolytic copper social inventory was 141,100 tons, a decrease of 11,000 tons from last week, which is beneficial to copper prices. In the short term, continue to focus on the long - short game at the 78,000 level, and it is expected that the futures price will oscillate strongly [5]. - **Aluminum**: Today, aluminum prices dived in the morning and then stabilized in the range of 20,000. Macroscopically, the domestic sentiment weakened today, and non - ferrous metals generally declined. Industrially, benefiting from good downstream demand, the social inventory of electrolytic aluminum continued to decline at a low level. On the 26th, Mysteel's electrolytic aluminum social inventory was 540,000 tons, a decrease of 47,000 tons from last week. It is expected that the futures price will remain strong, and the technical support at the 20,000 mark can be concerned [6]. - **Nickel**: Today, nickel prices oscillated weakly, and the main contract price stabilized at the 122,000 level with a slight increase in open interest. Last week, nickel prices oscillated weakly, and the price center moved down. In the short term, the upstream of nickel is strong and the downstream is weak, showing a neutral state with weak price drivers; in the long term, it is bearish, and the price center continues to decline. Technically, the short - term nickel price broke through the 123,000 mark downward, and it is expected that the futures price will operate weakly [7]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Industry Dynamics - **Copper**: On May 27, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, from January to April 2025, the non - ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry achieved an operating income of 2,959.46 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 18.0%; the operating cost was 2,795.27 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 18.5%; the total profit was 91.63 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 24.5%. From January to April, the non - ferrous metal mining and dressing industry achieved an operating income of 128.35 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 18.0%; the operating cost was 74.78 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 7.2%; the total profit was 36.54 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 47.8%. On May 26, the Shanghai Futures Exchange issued an announcement on the release of the "Regulations on the Management of Non - Ferrous Metal Delivery Commodities of the Shanghai Futures Exchange" (Revised Edition in May 2025). On May 26, Mysteel's electrolytic copper social inventory was 141,100 tons, a decrease of 800 tons from the 19th and a decrease of 2,600 tons from the 22nd [9]. - **Aluminum**: On May 26, Mysteel's electrolytic aluminum inventory was 540,000 tons, a decrease of 17,900 tons from the 22nd and a decrease of 47,000 tons from the 19th [9]. - **Nickel**: On May 27, the mainstream reference contract for refined nickel in the Shanghai market was the SHFE nickel 2506 contract. The mainstream premium of Jinchuan electrolytic nickel was +2,200 yuan/ton, with a price of 124,280 yuan/ton; the mainstream premium of Russian nickel was +350 yuan/ton, with a price of 122,430 yuan/ton; the mainstream premium of Norwegian nickel was +2,600 yuan/ton, with a price of 124,680 yuan/ton; the mainstream premium of nickel beans was - 900 yuan/ton, with a price of 121,180 yuan/ton [10]. 2. Relevant Charts - **Copper**: The report includes charts such as copper basis, copper monthly spread, domestic visible inventory of electrolytic copper (social inventory + bonded area inventory), overseas copper exchange inventory, LME copper cancellation warrant ratio, and SHFE warrant inventory [11][13][14] - **Aluminum**: The report includes charts such as aluminum basis, aluminum monthly spread, domestic social inventory of electrolytic aluminum, overseas exchange inventory of electrolytic aluminum (LME + COMEX), alumina trend, alumina inventory [24][26][29] - **Nickel**: The report includes charts such as nickel basis, nickel monthly spread, LME inventory, SHFE inventory, LME nickel trend, and nickel ore port inventory [37][39][41]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - Copper prices are currently fluctuating around 78,000 yuan, with the current fundamentals and macro - environment strongly supporting electrolytic copper. Aluminum prices are expected to rebound with inventory reduction, and long - short spreads in the month can be held if the absolute price drops. Zinc prices are oscillating, and it is recommended to short at high prices and partially take profit on long - short spreads. Nickel - stainless steel ratio contraction opportunities can be continuously monitored. Stainless steel is expected to oscillate in the short term. Lead is expected to oscillate between 16,600 - 16,900 yuan next week. Tin is recommended to be observed in the short term and high - short opportunities should be monitored in the long term. Industrial silicon is expected to oscillate at the bottom in the long term. Lithium carbonate prices are expected to oscillate weakly in the medium - long term and decline after oscillation next week [1][2][3][6][8][10][11] Group 3: Summary by Metal Copper - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the spot premium of Shanghai copper decreased by 35, the waste - refined copper spread decreased by 40, and the inventory of the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 1,652 [1] - **Supply**: Due to the earthquake in the Kamoa mining area, some mining areas stopped production, which may affect this year's output. The Manyer smelter in Indonesia will start feeding and resuming production in early June, which may improve the shortage of electrolytic copper premiums in Southeast Asia but have an adverse impact on domestic TC [1] - **Demand**: The consumption of domestic electrolytic copper shows resilience. The State Grid has issued the second batch of tenders this year, and the cable consumption and orders in the remaining time of the second quarter are expected to be strong. However, the consumption of several sectors shows a weakening trend [1] Aluminum - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the Shanghai aluminum ingot price increased by 10 yuan, the Yangtze River aluminum ingot price increased by 20 yuan, and the domestic alumina price increased by 59 yuan [1] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply has increased slightly, and the import of aluminum ingots from January to April was large. The demand from May to June is not expected to decline significantly, and there is still a supply - demand gap. The inventory is expected to be slowly reduced from May to July [1] Zinc - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the spot premium decreased by 10, the Shanghai zinc ingot price increased by 60, and the LME zinc inventory decreased by 2,725 [2] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: Domestic TC and imported TC remained unchanged this week, and the smelting maintenance in May decreased slightly compared with the previous month. Demand: Domestic demand has limited elasticity, and overseas demand has slightly recovered. The domestic social inventory is slowly increasing, and the inflection point of accelerated inventory accumulation is expected to appear in early June [2] Nickel - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the price of 1.5% Philippine nickel ore remained unchanged, and the Shanghai nickel spot price decreased by 150 [3] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: The production of pure nickel remains at a high level, and the import of Russian nickel increased in April. Demand: Overall demand is weak. Inventory: Overseas nickel plate inventory has slightly increased, and domestic inventory remains stable [3] Stainless Steel - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the price of 304 cold - rolled coil remained unchanged, and the price of 201 cold - rolled coil decreased by 100 [6] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: Production increased seasonally in April, and steel mills may cut production passively in May. Demand: It is mainly driven by rigid demand. Cost: The prices of ferronickel and ferrochrome remain stable. Inventory: The inventory in Xijiao and Foshan has slightly increased [6] Lead - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the spot premium decreased by 30, and the LME lead inventory increased by 47,675 [7][8] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: The scrap volume is weak year - on - year. Middle - stream recycling smelters have concentrated production capacity, and the demand for waste batteries is tight. Demand: Battery export orders have slightly declined, and overall demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate between 16,600 - 16,900 yuan next week [8] Tin - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the spot import profit decreased by 3,040.30, and the LME tin inventory remained unchanged [10] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: The short - term resumption of production in Myanmar's Wa State requires negotiation. The domestic Jiangxi region has partially cut production, and the Yunnan region is struggling to maintain production. Demand: The elasticity of solder consumption is limited, and the downstream lacks the motivation to further destock. It is recommended to observe in the short term and monitor high - short opportunities in the long term [10] Industrial Silicon - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the 421 Yunnan basis decreased by 35, and the 421 Sichuan basis decreased by 35 [11] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: The overall start - up has slightly increased. Demand: The demand for silicone and polysilicon is declining. The supply - demand is in a tight balance, and social inventory has started to be reduced. In the long term, it is expected to oscillate at the bottom [11] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Data**: From May 19 - 23, the SMM electric carbon price remained unchanged, and the SMM industrial carbon price remained unchanged [11] - **Supply and Demand**: Supply: The production lines of Tianqi and Yahua have resumed work, and small recycling plants have intensified production cuts. Demand: Downstream demand is weak, and the demand improvement by policies is less than expected. In the medium - long term, prices are expected to oscillate weakly and decline after oscillation next week [11]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The overseas risk appetite has decreased, and attention should be paid to the impact of economic data releases on market sentiment. There is still a need to be aware of the long - term economic decline risk under US tariff policies. The copper raw material supply remains in a tight pattern, with strong price support, but the price center is expected to move down due to reduced consumption intensity [1]. - The domestic commodity sentiment is marginally stable, while the overseas risk appetite has weakened. High tariff levels lead to concerns about long - term demand. The high processing fees of aluminum rods are conducive to further inventory reduction of aluminum ingots, with strong price support, but the seasonal weak consumption will limit the upward space of aluminum prices, and the short - term price is expected to be volatile [3]. - The inventory of recycled raw materials is limited, and the profit of recycled lead enterprises is under pressure, with the operating rate continuously declining. After the battery enterprises' holidays, the operating rate has returned to a relatively high level. In the medium term, the Shanghai lead index is expected to fluctuate within a range of 16300 - 17800, and the short - term lead price shows a strong upward trend [5]. - In April, China's exports of unforged zinc alloys increased significantly. From a fundamental perspective, the port inventory of zinc concentrates continues to rise, and the processing fees of zinc concentrates increase again. The zinc ore surplus expectation remains unchanged. With the accumulation of zinc ingot inventory, the zinc price still has a certain downward risk in the medium term [7]. - The supply of tin is currently tight in the short term but is expected to loosen. The terminal orders in industries such as home appliances and electronics have not significantly increased, and the tin price center may move down under the drag of demand [8][9]. - The cost of nickel is expected to loosen, and the spot demand is weak. The inventory may return to the accumulation trend, and the nickel price maintains a bearish outlook [10]. - The supply and demand side of lithium carbonate lacks strong driving forces, and the futures price is in the cost - intensive area. If the demand does not weaken further, there is significant resistance to downward movement, and it is likely to fluctuate at the bottom [12]. - There are continuous disturbances in the ore and supply sides of alumina. The short - term impact of the mine shutdown in Guinea is large, and local policy uncertainty is high. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [15]. - The nickel - iron market is in a game situation, and the high - carbon ferrochrome market is waiting for the June tender of steel mills. The stainless - steel market is expected to maintain a weak and volatile pattern in the short term [17]. Summary by Metals Copper - The LME copper closed down 0.71% to $9487/ton, and the Shanghai copper main contract closed at 77770 yuan/ton. The LME inventory decreased by 1925 tons to 168825 tons, and the cancellation warrant ratio rose to 39.1%. The domestic Shanghai Futures Exchange copper warehouse receipts decreased by 0.5 tons to 4.1 tons. The spot premium in Shanghai decreased, and the downstream procurement sentiment improved. The import loss of domestic copper spot increased to over 400 yuan/ton, and the refined - scrap price difference narrowed slightly. The expected operating range of the Shanghai copper main contract today is 77000 - 78400 yuan/ton, and that of LME copper 3M is 9400 - 9600 dollars/ton [1]. Aluminum - The LME aluminum closed down 0.22% to $2475/ton, and the Shanghai aluminum main contract closed at 20135 yuan/ton. The position of the Shanghai aluminum weighted contract increased by 0.04 million hands to 51.6 million hands, and the futures warehouse receipts decreased by 0.2 tons to 6.0 tons. The domestic three - place aluminum ingot inventory decreased by 1.05 tons to 44.7 tons, and the aluminum rod inventory decreased by 0.2 tons to 8.3 tons. The spot premium in the East China region remained unchanged. The expected operating range of the domestic main contract today is 20000 - 20260 yuan/ton, and that of LME aluminum 3M is 2450 - 2500 dollars/ton [3]. Lead - The 3S price of lead rose by 13.5 to $1985/ton. The average price of SMM1 lead ingots was 16725 yuan/ton, and the refined - scrap price difference was 50 yuan/ton. The Shanghai Futures Exchange lead ingot futures inventory was 4.11 tons, and the LME lead ingot inventory was 24.58 tons. The domestic social inventory increased to 5.82 tons. The medium - term expected operating range of the Shanghai lead index is 16300 - 17800 yuan/ton [5]. Zinc - The Shanghai zinc index rose 0.76% to 22417 yuan/ton, and the LME zinc 3S rose 62 to $2730.5/ton. The average price of SMM0 zinc ingots was 22760 yuan/ton. The Shanghai Futures Exchange zinc ingot futures inventory was 0.14 tons, and the LME zinc ingot inventory was 15.67 tons. The domestic social inventory decreased slightly to 8.38 tons. In April, China's exports of unforged zinc alloys increased significantly. The zinc price still has a downward risk in the medium term [7]. Tin - On May 21, 2025, the Shanghai tin main contract closed at 267730 yuan/ton, up 1.13%. The domestic Shanghai Futures Exchange registered warehouse receipts increased by 45 tons to 8070 tons, and the LME inventory increased by 15 tons to 2670 tons. The upstream tin concentrate price rose. The tin ore supply is expected to loosen, and the tin price center may move down. The expected operating range of the domestic main contract is 250000 - 270000 yuan/ton, and that of overseas LME tin is 30000 - 33000 dollars/ton [8][9]. Nickel - The Shanghai nickel main contract closed at 123760 yuan/ton, up 0.18%, and the LME main contract closed at $15630/ton, up 0.64%. The price of nickel ore is stable or slightly decreased, the nickel - iron price is stable, and the price of intermediate products is high. The LME nickel inventory increased by 90 tons to 202098 tons. The nickel price maintains a bearish outlook. The expected operating range of the Shanghai nickel main contract today is 120000 - 130000 yuan/ton, and that of LME nickel 3M is 15000 - 16300 dollars/ton [10]. Lithium Carbonate - The Five - Mineral Steel Union lithium carbonate spot index (MMLC) was 62,657 yuan, unchanged from the previous day. The LC2507 contract closed at 61,100 yuan, up 0.39%. The lithium carbonate price is expected to fluctuate at the bottom. The expected operating range of the Guangzhou Futures Exchange lithium carbonate 2507 contract today is 60,400 - 61,800 yuan/ton [12]. Alumina - On May 21, 2025, the alumina index rose 3.55% to 3241 yuan/ton. The spot prices in various regions increased. The overseas Australian FOB price remained stable, and the import loss was 152 yuan/ton. The futures warehouse receipts decreased by 1.68 tons to 17.35 tons. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term. The expected operating range of the domestic main contract AO2509 is 2900 - 3500 yuan/ton [14][15]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel main contract closed at 12870 yuan/ton, up 0.23%. The spot prices in Foshan and Wuxi remained unchanged. The raw material prices were mostly stable, and the nickel - iron price decreased slightly. The futures inventory decreased, and the social inventory decreased by 0.42%. The stainless - steel market is expected to maintain a weak and volatile pattern in the short term [17].