Macro Factors - The US-China trade war shows significant signs of easing, with important consensus reached during the Geneva trade talks in early May, establishing a normalized economic consultation mechanism [3] - Recent economic and financial data in China shows marginal improvement, with retail sales growing by 6.4% year-on-year in May, and industrial added value increasing by 5.8% year-on-year, indicating a recovery phase [4] Oil Price Impact - Since early May, international oil prices have rebounded from around $55, influenced by geopolitical factors in the Middle East, reaching new highs not seen since July of the previous year [5] - Historical trends indicate a strong positive correlation between oil prices and aluminum prices, as fluctuations in oil prices affect the energy costs associated with aluminum production [5] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Domestic bauxite production in May reached 5.3664 million tons, with a month-on-month increase of 5.31% and a year-on-year increase of 8.97%, while imports of bauxite hit a historical high [8] - Despite weak overall real estate data, other sectors such as automotive and cable industries are providing incremental demand, with domestic automobile production increasing by 11.3% year-on-year in May [10] - Both domestic and international aluminum inventories are on a downward trend, with domestic social inventory decreasing by nearly 50% since mid-March, indicating a tightening supply situation [10]