TSA新闻网站，11月18日报道，外汇储备继续被视为衡量阿尔及利亚经济健康状况的重要指标。根据 Global Firepower Index和Africa Business Insider的数据，2025年阿外汇储备超过810亿美元，位居非洲第2 名，仅次于拥有约920亿美元的利比亚，但明显领先摩洛哥（363亿美元，第5）和突尼斯（92.4亿美 元，第8）。阿能够保持这一水平，主要依赖油气出口收入，同时得益于近年来政府实施的多项政策， 包括强化进口监管、控制外汇支出，以及在油气价格波动下保持外汇来源稳定。文章还引述阿总统特本 在9月的讲话，称当前外汇储备"处于可接受水平"，足以覆盖1年5个月至1年半的进口需求。非洲前十名 中，南非以 624 亿美元排名第 3，尼日利亚以 413 亿美元排第 4，随后是埃及、安哥拉、科特迪瓦和肯 尼亚等国。北非国家的外储水平远高于许多西非与东非国家，而各国外储规模的变化与全球能源价格、 结构性改革进程以及国际市场压力密切相关。报告指出，这些差异反映了非洲各地区经济结构的不同， 也显示进口政策与大宗商品价格对国家外部资产具有直接影响。 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core View of the Report - The nickel market is in a situation of high inventory and oversupply, and the nickel price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation. The stainless - steel market faces low demand, high inventory, and a continuous downward shift in cost, and it is expected to maintain a low - level oscillation as well [1][3][5]. Summary by Related Contents Nickel Variety Market Analysis - **Futures**: On November 20, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai nickel 2601 opened at 115,750 yuan/ton and closed at 115,380 yuan/ton, a change of - 0.23% from the previous trading day's close. The trading volume was 124,692 (+42,129) lots, and the open interest was 152,848 (12,764) lots. It showed a weak and oscillating downward trend. The uncertainty of the Fed's policy increased, the probability of a December interest rate cut was less than 50%, the US dollar strengthened, and the supply - demand relationship became looser with rising inventory, leading to a clear short - term downward trend [1]. - **Nickel Ore**: The nickel ore market was mainly in a wait - and - see state, and the price remained stable. In the Philippines, the 1.4% nickel ore tender of Eramen landed at $42/wet ton, and the 1.25% nickel ore tender of Benguet had no deal. The nickel - iron tender price of downstream mainstream steel mills reached a new low of 880 yuan/nickel (including tax at the hatch bottom), and iron plants were not very motivated to produce and mostly adopted a wait - and - see attitude towards raw material procurement. In Indonesia, the second - phase domestic trade benchmark price in November dropped by $0.12 - 0.2/ton, and the mainstream premium was +26, with the premium range mostly between +25 - 26 [1]. - **Spot**: Jinchuan Group's sales price in the Shanghai market was 119,800 yuan/ton, an increase of 300 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. Downstream buyers made purchases mainly for rigid demand, and the overall spot transaction was okay. The premiums of Jinchuan nickel, imported nickel, and nickel beans were 4,100 yuan/ton, 500 yuan/ton, and 2,450 yuan/ton respectively. The previous trading day's Shanghai nickel warehouse receipt volume was 34,631 (- 793) tons, and the LME nickel inventory was 254,172 (-1,674) tons [2]. Strategy - It is recommended to mainly conduct range operations for single - side trading, and there are no suggestions for cross - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [3]. Stainless - Steel Variety Market Analysis - **Futures**: On November 20, 2025, the main contract of stainless steel 2601 opened at 12,330 yuan/ton and closed at 12,285 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 119,724 (+31,045) lots, and the open interest was 192,398 (-4,171) lots. The price basically followed the trend of Shanghai nickel, showing an oscillating downward trend. Due to weak downstream demand, high inventory, and the continuous decline of nickel price, there was still no sign of price rebound [3]. - **Spot**: The price continued to decline and reached a historical low, the market sentiment was even more sluggish, and the transaction was light. The stainless - steel price in the Wuxi market was 12,675 (+0) yuan/ton, and that in the Foshan market was 12,700 (+0) yuan/ton. The SMM data showed that the ex - factory tax - included average price of high - nickel pig iron changed by - 2.50 yuan/nickel point to 894.5 yuan/nickel point [3]. Strategy - A neutral stance is recommended for single - side trading, and there are no suggestions for cross - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [5].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Views - Due to the high inventory and oversupply, nickel prices are expected to remain in a low - level oscillation. Stainless steel is also expected to stay in a low - level oscillation due to weak demand, high inventory, and a downward - shifting cost center [1][3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel Variety - **Market Analysis** - On November 18, 2025, the main nickel contract 2512 opened at 116,420 yuan/ton and closed at 114,840 yuan/ton, a - 1.67% change from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 117,416 (+14,501) lots, and the open interest was 99,682 (-7,659) lots. The main nickel contract continued its downward trend and may continue to oscillate to find the bottom in the short term. The Fed's internal division on a December interest rate cut and the rising dollar index (to 99.6) pressured commodity prices and led to the decline of nickel prices [1]. - In the nickel ore market, the trading atmosphere was fair, and prices remained stable. In the Philippines, there were tenders for 1.4% nickel ore from Eramen and 1.25% nickel ore from Benguet. Downstream nickel - iron prices were falling, and iron mills were mainly in a wait - and - see mode and had a price - pressing mentality. In Indonesia, the November (second - phase) domestic trade benchmark price fell by 0.12 - 0.2 dollars/wet ton, and the mainstream premium was +26, with the premium range mostly between +25 - 26 [2]. - The spot price of Jinchuan Group in the Shanghai market was 119,000 yuan/ton, a 1,500 - yuan/ton drop from the previous trading day. As prices continued to fall, the purchasing enthusiasm of downstream enterprises increased, and the spot premiums of refined nickel brands mostly rose. The premium of Jinchuan nickel changed by 150 yuan/ton to 4,050 yuan/ton, the premium of imported nickel remained unchanged at 500 yuan/ton, and the premium of nickel beans was 2,450 yuan/ton. The previous trading day's Shanghai nickel warehouse receipts were 35,826 (+799) tons, and LME nickel inventory was 257,694 (+5,604) tons [2]. - **Strategy** - It is recommended to mainly use range - bound operations for single - sided trading, and there are no suggestions for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [3]. Stainless Steel Variety - **Market Analysis** - On November 18, 2025, the main stainless - steel contract 2601 opened at 12,415 yuan/ton and closed at 12,365 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 92,400 (-44,713) lots, and the open interest was 177,321 (-4,171) lots. The main stainless - steel contract showed a low - level oscillation, with prices oscillating between 12,300 - 12,500 yuan/ton, breaking below the 5 - day moving average, indicating an initial short - term downward trend. Due to weak downstream demand, high inventory, and the continuous decline of nickel prices, there were still no signs of a rebound in stainless - steel prices [3]. - Spot prices continued to decline to historical lows, but the market was pessimistic, and trading did not improve significantly. The stainless - steel price in the Wuxi market was 12,675 (-25) yuan/ton, and in the Foshan market, it was 12,700 (-50) yuan/ton. The 304/2B premium was 365 to 615 yuan/ton. The ex - factory tax - included average price of high - nickel pig iron changed by - 3.00 yuan/nickel point to 899.5 yuan/nickel point [3]. - **Strategy** - A neutral stance is recommended for single - sided trading, and there are no suggestions for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [4].

Liquidity - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for October 2025 is 52.41, with a month-on-month increase of 10.15% [4] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference in October 2025 is -2.0 percentage points, a month-on-month decrease of 0.80 percentage points [4] - The current price of London gold is $4082 per ounce [4] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - From January to October, the cumulative year-on-year new construction area of national real estate is -19.80% [5] - Weekly price changes include rebar at -0.94% and cement price index at -0.76%, while rubber increased by 3.14% [5] - The national blast furnace capacity utilization rate increased by 0.99 percentage points, while cement and asphalt decreased by 11.30 percentage points and increased by 1.0 percentage points, respectively [5] Real Estate Completion Chain - From January to October, the cumulative year-on-year completion area of commercial housing is -16.90% [6] - The weekly operating rate for flat glass is 75%, with glass and titanium dioxide prices remaining unchanged [6] Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate of semi-steel tires is at a five-year high [7] - Weekly price changes for major bulk commodities include cold-rolled steel at -1.00%, copper at +1.11%, and aluminum at +1.44% [7] - The national semi-steel tire operating rate is 73.68%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.01 percentage points [7] Subcategories - The spot price of oriented silicon steel has decreased by 23% year-to-date [8] - The price of graphite electrodes is 18,500 yuan/ton, unchanged, with a comprehensive gross profit of 1,357.4 yuan/ton, down 25.47% [8] - The price of electrolytic aluminum is 21,890 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 1.44% and a calculated profit of 4,622 yuan/ton (excluding tax) [8] Price Comparison - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is 4.01 this week [10] - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel is 110 yuan/ton [10] - The price difference between cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel in Shanghai is 470 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous week [10] Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in October 2025 is 45.90%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.9 percentage points [11] - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates is 1,094.03 points, with a month-on-month increase of 3.39% [11] - The capacity utilization rate for crude steel in the U.S. is 76.00%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.30 percentage points [11] Valuation Percentiles - The CSI 300 index decreased by 1.08%, with the best-performing cyclical sector being real estate at +2.70% [12] - The PB ratio of ordinary steel and industrial metals relative to the PB of the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets is 44.37% and 91.89%, respectively [12] - The current PB ratio of the ordinary steel sector relative to the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets is 0.56, with the highest value since 2013 being 0.82 [12]

Supply and Demand - Construction starts have weakened further, with operating rates for asphalt, cement dispatch, and grinding mills dropping to historical lows[2] - Industrial production remains at a historically high level, with PX operating rates at historical highs and PTA rates at historical mid-lows[2] - Demand for construction materials is weak, with rebar, wire rod, and building materials at historical low demand levels[2] Prices - International commodity prices for oil, copper, and gold have shown weak fluctuations, while aluminum prices have risen[3] - Domestic industrial prices are mixed, with black metals and coal prices recovering, while chemical products have mostly declined[3] Real Estate - New housing transactions have seen a significant year-on-year decline, with a 24% drop in transaction area for major cities compared to the previous two weeks[4] - Second-hand housing transactions remain weak, with year-on-year declines of 16% in Beijing and Shanghai, and 33% in Shenzhen compared to 2024[4] Exports - Port throughput increased by 4.8% year-on-year in early November, with export growth projected at approximately 9.6%[5] Liquidity - Recent weeks have seen fluctuating funding rates, with the R007 at 1.49% and DR007 at 1.47% as of November 14[5] - The central bank has conducted a net withdrawal of 19,808 billion yuan through reverse repos in the last two weeks[5] Risk Warning - There are risks associated with unexpected fluctuations in commodity prices and policy measures exceeding expectations[5]

Supply and Demand - Construction starts remain at historically low levels, with asphalt plant operating rates at 31.5%, cement dispatch rates at 37.4%, and grinding mill operation rates at 37.2% compared to historical averages[13][14]. - Industrial production is at a historically high level, with PX operating rates at 86.3% and PTA rates at 76.5%[24][25]. - Demand for construction materials is weak, with rebar, wire rod, and building materials at historical lows, and automotive sales showing a decline[32][33]. Price Trends - International commodity prices have rebounded, with crude oil and copper prices increasing, while gold prices have decreased[41][43]. - Domestic industrial prices are experiencing mixed trends, with iron ore and rebar prices rising, while chemical products are showing weakness[44][50]. Real Estate Market - New housing transactions have seen a year-on-year decline, with a 21% increase in transaction area compared to the previous two weeks, but still down 34% and 33% compared to 2023 and 2024 respectively[64][66]. - Second-hand housing transactions remain weak, with year-on-year declines of 24%, 16%, and 31% in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen respectively[68][69]. Export Performance - October exports are projected to show a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.9%, with port throughput up 8.9% compared to 2024[71][72]. Liquidity Conditions - Recent weeks have seen an upward trend in funding rates, with R007 at 1.49% and DR007 at 1.46% as of October 31[76][78].

Group 1: Currency and Financial Markets - The People's Bank of China is advancing the internationalization of the Renminbi and researching foreign exchange futures, aiming to develop a Renminbi foreign exchange derivatives market and promote Renminbi trading with more neighboring and Belt and Road countries [1] - The Hong Kong government is inviting the Shanghai Gold Exchange to participate in establishing a central clearing system for gold, with a goal to surpass 2000 tons in gold trading within three years [1] - The World Gold Council reported that global gold demand reached 1313 tons in Q3, marking a record high for a single quarter, with investment demand increasing by 47% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Commodity Prices and Economic Outlook - The World Bank's Commodity Market Outlook indicates that global commodity prices may decline for the fourth consecutive year, reaching a six-year low by 2026, with energy prices expected to drop by 12% in 2025 and further by 10% in 2026 [2] - Gold prices are projected to rise by 42% in 2025 and an additional 5% in 2026 [2] Group 3: Economic Performance - The Eurozone's Q3 GDP preliminary value showed a year-on-year increase of 1.3% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.2%, both exceeding market expectations [5] - France's Q3 GDP grew by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, marking the fastest growth rate in 2023 [6] - Germany's Q3 GDP remained flat quarter-on-quarter, continuing a trend of low performance for 14 consecutive quarters [7]

Group 1 - The World Bank's report indicates that global commodity prices are expected to decline for the fourth consecutive year in 2026, reaching a six-year low due to weak economic growth, oversupply of oil, and ongoing policy uncertainties [1][3] - Precious metal prices are projected to reach historical highs in 2025, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets and ongoing central bank purchases of gold [1][4] - Energy prices are expected to decrease by 12% in 2025 and further by 10% in 2026, with Brent crude oil prices forecasted to drop from $68 per barrel in 2025 to $60 per barrel in 2026, marking a five-year low [4] Group 2 - Food prices are also anticipated to decline, with a projected decrease of 6.1% in 2025 and a slight drop of 0.3% in 2026, influenced by record production and trade tensions [4] - Fertilizer prices are expected to rise by 21% in 2025 due to increased production costs and trade restrictions, potentially squeezing farmers' profit margins [4] - Gold prices are expected to increase by 42% in 2025 and by an additional 5% in 2026, reaching nearly double the average prices from 2015-2019, while silver prices are projected to rise by 34% in 2025 [4] Group 3 - The report suggests that the decline in commodity prices may exceed expectations if global economic growth remains weak amid trade tensions and policy uncertainties [3][4] - The World Bank recommends that countries abandon price control measures and instead focus on promoting diversified and efficient production, investing in technological innovation, and enhancing data transparency to improve resilience against price volatility [3] - Geopolitical tensions and conflicts could lead to increased oil prices and boost demand for safe-haven assets like gold and silver, while extreme weather events could disrupt agricultural production and raise food and energy prices [4][14]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the asphalt industry is "oscillating" [3] Core Viewpoints of the Report - Crude oil prices have been continuously falling, and asphalt prices are slowly following the downward trend. The overall situation in October shows an increase in supply. Although some refineries have shut down, demand has declined due to the rainy season in the north, resulting in the off - peak season for asphalt. The general trend will continue to fluctuate with crude oil [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Part One: Main Views and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: Two information companies' tracking data shows that the planned production of local refineries in October is 1.604 million tons and 1.61 million tons respectively, with a month - on - month increase of 3% and 9%. Although some refineries are in maintenance or intermittent production, overall market supply shows an increasing trend [3] - **Demand**: Affected by factors such as logistics restrictions during the National Day, domestic asphalt market demand has declined. However, there are still some construction rush expectations in the market. The total shipment this week is 393,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.9% [3] - **Inventory**: Factory inventories are accumulating, especially in East China. Social inventories are decreasing, especially in the north [3] - **Cost**: After the National Day, crude oil prices have been continuously falling. Multiple factors such as trade tensions, supply warnings, and geopolitical issues have affected the decline of crude oil prices. Currently, Brent crude has fallen to the important support level of $60 [3] - **Investment Viewpoint**: The market is expected to oscillate. The trading strategy for unilateral trading is also oscillation, and there is no arbitrage strategy [3] Part Two: Price - The report presents charts of the mainstream market prices of heavy - traffic asphalt in different regions such as East China, South China, North China, and Shandong from 2021 to 2025 [5][6][9][11] Part Two: Spread, Basis, and Delivery Profit - **Spread**: Charts show the asphalt cracking spread (BU - (SC*6.35)) and the spread between asphalt and coker feedstock from 2021 to 2025 [14][16] - **Basis**: Charts show the basis of asphalt in major regions (South China, East China, and Shandong) from 2020 to 2025 [18] Part Two: Supply - **Scheduled Production Expectation**: Charts show the monthly scheduled production and actual production of asphalt in China from 2025 - 01 to 2025 - 10, as well as the production in different regions such as North China, South China, Shandong, and East China from 2021 to 2025 [22][24][25][28] - **Capacity Utilization**: Charts show the capacity utilization rate of heavy - traffic asphalt in China, Shandong, East China, North China, and South China from 2021 to 2025 [33][35][37][38][39][40] - **Maintenance Loss**: Charts show the weekly and monthly maintenance loss of asphalt in China from 2018 to 2025 [44] Part Two: Cost and Profit - **Production Gross Margin**: A chart shows the production gross margin of asphalt in Shandong from 2021 to 2025 [47][48] - **Diluted Asphalt**: Charts show the price, premium/discount, and port inventory of diluted asphalt from 2022 to 2025 [50][51][52] Part Three: Inventory - **Factory Inventory**: Charts show the factory inventory and inventory rate of asphalt in different regions (China, Shandong, East China, North China, South China, and Northeast China) from 2022 to 2025 [56][58][59] - **Social Inventory**: Charts show the social inventory of asphalt in different regions (China, Shandong, East China, North China, South China, and Northeast China) from 2022 to 2025 [61][62] Part Three: Demand - **Shipment Volume**: Charts show the shipment volume of asphalt in different regions (China, Shandong, East China, North China, South China, and Northeast China) from 2022 to 2025 [65] - **Downstream Operating Rate**: Charts show the operating rates of road - modified asphalt, modified asphalt, building asphalt, waterproofing membranes, and modified asphalt in different regions from 2018 to 2025 [67][68][69][71][73][74]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights significant trends in liquidity, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors, indicating a mixed economic outlook with specific areas of concern such as low PMI indices and fluctuating commodity prices. Group 1: Liquidity - The BCI small enterprise financing environment index for August 2025 is at 46.37, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.61% [4] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference is at -2.8 percentage points in August 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points [4] - The current price of London gold is at $4018 per ounce [4] Group 2: Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The steel PMI index for September is at 45.2%, marking a six-month low [5] - Weekly price changes include rebar up by 0.62%, cement price index down by 0.89%, rubber down by 1.35%, coke up by 3.65%, coking coal up by 0.30%, and iron ore down by 1.01% [5] - The average daily crude steel output from key enterprises in late September decreased by 8.88% month-on-month [5] Group 3: Real Estate Completion Chain - Prices for titanium dioxide and glass increased by 0.77% and remained unchanged, respectively, while glass gross profit is at -58 yuan/ton and titanium dioxide gross profit is at -1082 yuan/ton [6] - The operating rate for flat glass this week is at 76.01% [6] Group 4: Industrial Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires is at a five-year low of 46.51%, down by 27.07 percentage points [7] - Major commodity price changes include cold-rolled steel down by 0.50%, copper up by 5.02%, and aluminum up by 0.91% [7] Group 5: Subcategories - The capacity utilization rate for electrolytic aluminum continues to reach historical highs [8] - The price of electrolytic aluminum is at 21020 yuan/ton, with a calculated profit of 3854 yuan/ton (excluding tax), up by 5.14% month-on-month [8] - The price of electrolytic copper is at 86830 yuan/ton, up by 5.02% [8] Group 6: Price Relationships - The price ratio of London spot gold to silver has reached a 14-month low [9] - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is at 4.06 this week [9] - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel is 140 yuan/ton, while the price difference between cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel is 440 yuan/ton, up by 50 yuan/ton [9] Group 7: Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in September 2025 is at 47.80%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.6 percentage points [10] - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates is at 1014.78 points, down by 6.68% [10] - The capacity utilization rate for U.S. crude steel is at 77.20%, down by 0.90 percentage points [10] Group 8: Valuation Percentiles - The CSI 300 index decreased by 0.51%, with the best-performing sector being industrial metals, up by 5.35% [11] - The PB ratio for ordinary steel and industrial metals relative to the CSI 300 is at 40.18% and 97.52%, respectively [11] - The current PB ratio for the ordinary steel sector is 0.54, with the highest value since 2013 being 0.82 [11]