Core Viewpoint - The main focus is on the recent surge in coking coal futures, with prices reaching a peak of 1316.0 yuan and currently trading at 1291.0 yuan, reflecting a 1.85% increase [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Coking coal futures are experiencing wide fluctuations, with expectations of a third round of price increases from coking enterprises due to historically low inventory levels [2] - Domestic production is being constrained by environmental policies and supply shortages, leading to a decrease in mining activity and a reduction in premium coal output by approximately 1.79 million tons [2] - The demand side shows that coking enterprises are facing significant losses, which may affect their operational enthusiasm, while steel mills are also experiencing profit compression, leading to a slight reduction in iron and steel production [2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Factors - The supply side is impacted by low operating rates in open-pit mines and proactive production cuts in Shanxi coal mines, with daily average production from 523 sample mines decreasing by 70,000 tons compared to May [3] - On the import side, Mongolian coal is facing challenges due to political instability and reduced capacity quotas, resulting in a significant drop in inventory levels and a decline in quality, which increases delivery premiums [3] - Despite slight losses in steel mills, the overall production remains stable at around 2.4 million tons per day, supported by high profit margins earlier in the year and expectations for winter stockpiling in November [3]

Group 1 - Copper prices have reached a new historical high in London, driven by easing trade tensions and previous supply disruptions due to tariffs and mining issues [1][2] - Year-to-date, copper prices have increased by over 25%, potentially marking the best annual performance since 2017 [2] - Major mining disruptions in Chile, Africa, and Indonesia have significantly impacted global copper supply, while U.S. tariffs have created price distortions between domestic and global markets [2][3] Group 2 - Recent warnings from Teck Resources and Anglo American indicate that copper production at key mines may fall short of expectations next year, leading to the first annual decline in global copper production since the pandemic [3] - Long-term optimism for copper demand in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and data centers is tempered by short-term concerns over escalating trade tensions [3] - The weak U.S. dollar has made copper and other dollar-denominated commodities more attractive to foreign buyers, with expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve potentially exerting additional pressure on the dollar [3]

Group 1 - LME copper prices reached a 17-month high due to signs of easing global trade tensions and strong economic growth expectations, with three-month copper rising by $66.5 to $11,029.0 per ton [1] - The three-month aluminum price increased by $15.5 to $2,874.5 per ton, while zinc rose by $29.5 to $3,055.0 per ton, indicating a positive trend in base metal prices [2][7] - A recent survey of 30 industry analysts projected an increase in average copper prices, estimating 2025 LME spot copper at $9,752 per ton, up from previous estimates [6] Group 2 - The Chinese economy showed signs of strengthening, with September industrial profit growth being the fastest in nearly two years, which may enhance demand for industrial metals [4] - The weakening of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan made dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for Chinese buyers, although the copper premium in China has decreased, indicating a slower purchasing pace [5] - Zinc inventories in LME registered warehouses have dropped to 37,050 tons, the lowest level since March 2023, reflecting supply concerns [8]

Core Viewpoint - The London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices are rising, nearing $11,000 per ton, driven by ongoing supply concerns and optimistic trade outlooks [1] Group 1: Copper Market Insights - On October 24, LME three-month copper rose by $108.5, or 1%, closing at $10,962.5 per ton, with an intraday high of $10,979.50, marking the highest level since October 9 [1] - LME copper inventory has decreased to 136,350 tons, the lowest since the end of July, while Shanghai Futures Exchange copper inventory has fallen to 104,792 tons [4] Group 2: Supply and Demand Factors - Analyst John Meyer from SP Angel indicates that copper prices are expected to continue rising due to tightening supply, influenced by the mudslide incident at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia and persistent global copper demand [4] - Freeport's Grasberg copper mine has been out of production since the incident on September 8, and Antofagasta has projected its 2025 copper output to be at the lower end of the forecast range of 660,000 to 700,000 tons [4] Group 3: Other Base Metals Performance - Other base metals also experienced fluctuations; LME three-month aluminum fell by $3.5, or 0.12%, closing at $2,859.0 per ton, with an intraday peak of $2,883.50, the highest since May 2022 [2][4]

Core Insights - LME copper prices increased by $87, or 0.82%, closing at $10,691.5 per ton, driven by a rebound in the stock market and strong industrial output data from China [1][4] - The industrial value-added in China for September grew by 6.5% year-on-year, accelerating by 1.3 percentage points compared to August, and increased by 0.64% month-on-month [4] - Other base metals also saw price increases, with LME zinc rising by $45, or 1.53%, to $2,978.5 per ton [4] Market Data - LME three-month copper: $10,691.50, up $87.00 (+0.82%) [2] - LME three-month aluminum: $2,776.50, down $1.00 (-0.04%) [2] - LME three-month zinc: $2,978.50, up $45.00 (+1.53%) [2] - LME three-month lead: $1,988.50, up $18.50 (+0.94%) [2] - LME three-month nickel: $15,222.00, up $96.00 (+0.63%) [2] - LME three-month tin: $35,304.00, up $267.00 (+0.76%) [2] Supply Dynamics - LME zinc inventory dropped to 37,325 tons, the lowest level since March 2023 [5] - LME spot zinc premium surged to $230.29 per ton, the highest level since 1997, indicating tight short-term supply [5]

Core Viewpoint - The London Metal Exchange (LME) saw most base metals decline, with copper hitting a one-week low, influenced by concerns over credit pressures in U.S. regional banks, leading to a negative sentiment in the market [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - On October 17, LME three-month copper fell by $42.5, or 0.4%, closing at $10,604.5 per ton, with an intraday low of $10,430, marking a 2% drop and the lowest since October 10 [1][2]. - Other base metals also experienced declines, with three-month aluminum down by $11.00 (0.39%), zinc down by $39.50 (1.33%), and tin down by $735.00 (2.05%) [2]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - Copper is viewed as a barometer for the global economy, with recent supply concerns pushing prices to a 16-month high of $11,000 per ton last week [1]. - Recent reports indicate a temporary easing of supply concerns, as copper inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 550 tons, reaching the highest level since April [4]. Group 3: Market Sentiment - The environment is characterized by a general risk aversion, with high-risk assets under pressure due to concerns over the U.S. economic situation [4]. - The spread between spot copper contracts and three-month forward contracts widened, indicating a decrease in immediate demand for copper [4].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The report does not provide an industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoint The current copper market is influenced by the resonance of the US government shutdown - driven risk - aversion demand and the supply shortage caused by the Indonesian mine accident. Copper prices are fluctuating around 85,000. Before these two factors reverse, it is not advisable to easily short copper prices. Although the tariff issue has re - emerged, the "TACO" trading logic still holds, and there is a possibility of a repeat of the Qingming Festival market. For the future market, the current price is high, but shorting should not be done lightly. If one wants to participate, a small - position long - term allocation can be considered [5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Electrolytic Copper Market Price - **1.1 Electrolytic Copper Upstream Market Price**: The Indonesian mine accident has continuously pushed up the ore price. Charts show the market price of 20% copper concentrate, TC price, refined - scrap copper spot price, and copper import profit [7][9][11]. - **1.2 Electrolytic Copper Futures and Spot Market Price**: The mine accident has become the dominant factor. Charts display the Shanghai copper futures - spot price, Yangshan Free Trade Zone premium to LME, and foreign copper futures prices [14][16][18]. - **1.3 Outer - Market Copper Position Data**: Overseas long - position speculation has continued to increase. Charts present overseas exchange inventory, LME copper warehouse receipt composition, LME copper fund position, and COMEX copper non - commercial position [19][20][24]. 3.2 Electrolytic Copper Production and Inventory - **2.1 Electrolytic Copper Upstream Supply**: Charts show the net import volume of copper concentrate, electrolytic copper, and scrap copper [29][30][31]. - **2.2 Electrolytic Copper Production and Inventory**: Charts display the monthly production and operating rate of electrolytic copper, production cost and profit, and weekly inventory [34][35][36]. 3.3 Macroeconomic Data and Downstream Consumption - **3.1 US Dollar Index and US Treasury Yield**: Charts show the US dollar index, US Treasury yield spread, US Treasury yield, and the relationship between the US benchmark interest rate and inflation [42][43][45]. - **3.2 US Economic Data**: Charts present US employment data, market confidence index, social retail sales, and inventory data [51][52][53]. - **3.3 Chinese Economic Data**: In July, new loans turned negative, and the PMI was slightly above the boom - bust line. Charts show China's M1, M2 growth rate, new RMB loans, manufacturing PMI, and other data [59][60][64]. - **3.4 Chinese Copper Downstream Consumption Data**: The power grid and new energy sectors provide support. Charts show the monthly demand for electrolytic copper, copper foil operating rate, terminal production growth rate, and fixed - asset investment growth rate [71][72][73].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that silver has become an attractive and undervalued asset as retail investors seek financial assets to hedge against risks associated with global monetary policy shifts towards easing [2] - Silver prices have surged significantly, reflecting increased recognition among retail traders that silver remains undervalued compared to gold, which continues to reach historical highs [2] - The industrial demand for silver is expected to grow, with a projected 4% increase in silver industrial demand in 2024, reaching 680.5 million ounces, and solar energy consumption expected to account for 195.7 million ounces in 2025 [2] Group 2 - The largest silver ETF, the iShares Silver Trust (ARCA: SLV), has seen a year-to-date increase of over 60%, driven by a trend of investors concentrating on safe-haven assets [3] - The silver market is predicted to face one of the largest supply shortages on record by 2025, with a projected deficit of 187.6 million ounces due to mining production lagging behind demand growth [3] - Technical analysis indicates that a breakthrough above $51.24 could confirm a renewed bullish trend, while a drop below $47.33 would shift the secondary trend to bearish [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views Copper - Yesterday, copper prices continued to rise, driven by a weak US dollar and supply shortages. Macroscopically, the US government's shutdown and weak employment data led to expectations of further monetary easing by the Fed. Fundamentally, supply shortages in copper mines, such as the ongoing shutdown of the Grasberg mine and disruptions in other mines, have strengthened the support for copper prices. The主力 is advised to focus on the support level of 84,000 - 85,000 yuan/ton [1]. Aluminum - Alumina futures prices fluctuated widely, with the main contract closing down 0.28%. Spot prices in various regions generally declined, and the supply was abundant. The supply pressure persisted, with high domestic operating capacity and increasing overseas production. The demand was weak, with electrolytic aluminum plants having high raw material inventories and low procurement enthusiasm. It is expected that the short - term spot price of alumina will remain under pressure, with the main contract oscillating between 2,850 - 3,050 yuan/ton. - Shanghai aluminum futures prices fluctuated strongly, with the main contract moving up to around 21,000 yuan/ton. The market was affected by macro factors such as the US government shutdown and expectations of Fed rate cuts. In terms of supply, domestic electrolytic aluminum production declined slightly in September, and the proportion of molten aluminum increased. The demand showed structural characteristics, with some sectors improving but high aluminum prices suppressing downstream orders. After the holiday, the social inventory of aluminum ingots increased, and the spot premium was under pressure. It is expected that Shanghai aluminum will maintain a high - level oscillation pattern in the short term, with the main contract operating between 20,700 - 21,300 yuan/ton [3]. Aluminum Alloy - Casting aluminum alloy futures prices strengthened with the rise of aluminum prices, and the SMM spot ADC12 price also increased. The cost was supported by the rise of LME aluminum during the holiday and the tight supply of scrap aluminum. The supply was affected by raw material shortages and unclear tax policies, and the demand showed a mild recovery but with limited volume. The domestic social inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots increased, and the import loss expanded. It is expected that the short - term ADC12 price will maintain a high - level oscillation, with the main contract operating between 20,200 - 20,800 yuan/ton [4]. Zinc - Zinc prices maintained a strong operation, supported by low inventory and a weak US dollar. The LME zinc inventory continued to decline, and the US government shutdown led to a weak US dollar index. Domestically, the supply was expected to be loose, and the demand was not outstanding. The "strong outside, weak inside" pattern of zinc prices has been obvious since the second half of 2025. The short - term price of Shanghai zinc may rise due to macro - driving factors, but the fundamentals have limited elasticity for continuous upward movement. It may maintain an oscillation pattern, with the main contract between 21,800 - 22,800 yuan/ton [7]. Tin - Tin prices strengthened. The supply of tin ore remained tight, with low processing fees for smelters. Domestic tin ore imports in August were at a low level, and the crackdown on illegal tin mines in Indonesia before the holiday increased supply concerns. The demand was weak, with insufficient orders in the solder industry due to the sluggish consumer electronics and home appliance markets. Although AI computing power and photovoltaic industry growth drove some tin consumption, it was not enough to make up for the decline in traditional consumption. It is expected that tin prices will continue to oscillate strongly in the short term. The follow - up depends on the supply recovery in Myanmar. If the supply recovers, prices may weaken; otherwise, they may remain high [9]. Nickel - After the holiday, the nickel market showed a strong trend, driven by macro - sentiment and the overall boost of the non - ferrous sector. The US government shutdown and the uncertainty of the Fed's rate - cut path affected the market. In the industry, the policy expectations for the Indonesian nickel ore end have increased. The nickel ore price remained firm, but the nickel - iron market was sluggish, and the demand for stainless steel was weak. The demand for nickel sulfate was good in the peak season, but there were concerns about new production capacity and sustainable demand in the medium term. It is expected that the nickel price will oscillate strongly in the short term, with the main contract between 120,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton [11]. Stainless Steel - On the first trading day after the holiday, the stainless steel market rose slightly, affected by macro factors. The nickel ore price was firm, the nickel - iron price was weakly stable, and the chromium - iron market was driven by demand and cost. The supply pressure was increasing, with an expected increase in steel production in September. The demand improvement was not obvious, and the social inventory decline was slow. It is expected that the short - term stainless steel price will oscillate and adjust, with the main contract between 12,600 - 13,200 yuan/ton [12]. Lithium Carbonate - On the first trading day after the holiday, the lithium carbonate market oscillated. The main contract LC2511 rose 0.27%. The supply - side news included the approval of mining reports by Guoxuan High - tech and the acquisition of a mining license by Zangge Mining. The fundamentals were in a tight balance during the peak season. The production increased last week, mainly from new salt - lake projects and increased lithium - spodumene subcontracting. The demand was optimistic, with expected increases in iron - lithium and ternary orders. The whole - chain inventory continued to decline last week, with upstream smelters reducing inventory and downstream seasonal restocking. It is expected that the short - term lithium carbonate price will oscillate, with the main price center between 70,000 - 75,000 yuan/ton [14]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper rose to 85,740 yuan/ton, up 3.00% from the previous day. The premium/discount of SMM 1 electrolytic copper remained unchanged at 15 yuan/ton. Other copper prices also showed varying degrees of increase, and the refined - scrap price difference increased by 11.13% [1]. Fundamental Data - In September, electrolytic copper production was 1.121 million tons, down 4.31% month - on - month. In August, electrolytic copper imports were 264,300 tons, down 10.99% month - on - month. The inventory of copper concentrates at domestic ports decreased, and the operating rates of copper rod production decreased [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum rose to 20,960 yuan/ton, up 1.16%. The premium/discount decreased. Alumina prices in various regions declined. The import loss of aluminum increased, and the monthly spread showed different changes [3]. Fundamental Data - In September, alumina production was 7.6037 million tons, down 1.74% month - on - month, and electrolytic aluminum production was 3.6148 million tons, down 3.16% month - on - month. The operating rates of some aluminum processing industries increased slightly, and the social inventory of electrolytic aluminum increased [3]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 prices in different regions increased by about 0.95 - 0.96%. The refined - scrap price differences in different regions also increased. The monthly spread showed different changes [4]. Fundamental Data - In August, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots decreased slightly, while the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots increased. The import and export of unforged aluminum alloy ingots increased. The operating rates of some enterprises showed different trends, and the social inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots increased slightly [4]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot rose to 22,140 yuan/ton, up 1.42%. The import loss decreased slightly, and the monthly spread changed [7]. Fundamental Data - In September, refined zinc production was 600,100 tons, down 4.17% month - on - month. In August, refined zinc imports increased by 43.30%. The operating rates of zinc - related industries decreased slightly, and the inventory of zinc showed different changes [7]. Tin Spot Price and Basis - SMM 1 tin rose to 284,200 yuan/ton, up 2.53%. The LME 0 - 3 premium/discount decreased significantly [9]. Fundamental Data - In August, tin ore imports decreased slightly. In September, SMM refined tin production decreased by 31.71% month - on - month. The inventory of tin decreased in different markets [9]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel rose to 123,600 yuan/ton, up 0.94%. The import loss increased, and the monthly spread changed [11]. Supply and Inventory - China's refined nickel production increased slightly, while imports decreased. The inventory in different markets showed different trends, with an increase in LME inventory [11]. Stainless Steel Price and Spread - The price of 304/2B stainless steel coils in Wuxi and Foshan showed different trends. The raw material prices were relatively stable, and the monthly spread changed slightly [12]. Fundamental Data - The production of 300 - series stainless steel in China decreased slightly, while imports increased and exports increased slightly. The social inventory of 300 - series stainless steel decreased slightly [12]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Spread - The prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate remained stable, and the price of lithium - spodumene concentrate decreased. The monthly spread changed [14]. Fundamental Data - In September, lithium carbonate production increased, and the demand also increased. The inventory decreased in different links, with upstream smelters reducing inventory and downstream increasing inventory [14].

Group 1 - The global copper market is experiencing significant price increases due to multiple supply disruptions and rising institutional price forecasts, with copper prices up 20% year-to-date [1] - The London Metal Exchange three-month copper price rose 2% to $10,409 per ton, continuing a trend of over 2% increase from the previous week, while the US Comex October contract increased by 2.6% to $4.841 per pound, marking the best settlement price since July 30 [1] - Major supply disruptions include a long-term production cut at Freeport-McMoRan's second-largest copper mine due to a landslide, and production halts at Chile's El Teniente mine and Congo's Kamoa copper mine due to accidents, exacerbating market concerns over supply shortages [1] Group 2 - Several Wall Street institutions have raised their copper price forecasts based on supply shortage expectations, with JPMorgan significantly increasing its Q4 LME copper price forecast from $9,350 per ton to $11,000, anticipating a supply shortfall exceeding 200,000 tons [2] - Bank of America has raised its 2026 copper price forecast by 11% to $11,313 per ton, and its 2027 forecast by 12.5% to $13,501 per ton, reflecting a bullish outlook on copper prices [2] - Goldman Sachs revised its annual supply gap expectation from a surplus of 10,500 tons to a shortage of 5,500 tons, indicating a complete reversal in supply-demand balance, while predicting December copper prices to fluctuate between $10,200 and $10,500 per ton [2]