1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The US copper tariff policy has increased market volatility, and the price differences between US copper, LME copper, and SHFE copper are expected to widen. There is a risk of correction for LME copper and SHFE copper. [2] - The aluminum market is affected by the strong domestic commodity atmosphere, but the expected increase in aluminum ingot inventory in July may resist the upward movement of aluminum prices. [4] - The lead price shows a relatively strong trend, but the increase of SHFE lead is expected to be limited due to weak domestic consumption. [5] - The zinc price has rebounded, but the expected increase in zinc ingot supply and limited consumption may restrict its upward space. [7] - The tin market is in a stalemate between supply shortage and limited acceptance of high - price raw materials by the end - users, and the price is expected to fluctuate within a certain range. [8][9] - The nickel price is affected by macro - sentiment, but the weak demand for stainless steel and the high premium of nickel price over nickel - iron limit its upward space, and it is recommended to sell short on rallies. [10] - The fundamental situation of lithium carbonate is weak, with increased production and inventory, and the upward space of lithium price is limited. [12] - The alumina market has an over - capacity pattern, and it is recommended to short on rallies, with the price anchored to the cost. [15] - The stainless steel market shows a short - term improvement, but the future trend depends on the implementation of anti - involution policies and the substantial improvement of the fundamentals. [17] - The casting aluminum alloy market has weak supply and demand in the off - season, and the futures price faces upward pressure. [19] 3. Summary by Metals Copper - Market performance: LME copper rose 0.23% to $9682/ton, and SHFE copper closed at 78,590 yuan/ton. [2] - Inventory: LME inventory increased by 975 tons to 108,100 tons, and domestic refined copper social inventory and bonded - area inventory both increased slightly. [2] - Price outlook: There is a risk of correction for LME copper and SHFE copper, and the price difference between US copper and others is expected to widen. The operating range of SHFE copper is 77,000 - 79,200 yuan/ton, and that of LME copper 3M is 9,400 - 9,800 dollars/ton. [2] Aluminum - Market performance: LME aluminum rose 0.15% to $2606/ton, and SHFE aluminum closed at 20,760 yuan/ton. The position of SHFE aluminum weighted contract increased. [4] - Inventory: Domestic aluminum ingot social inventory decreased, while LME aluminum inventory increased. [4] - Price outlook: The expected increase in aluminum ingot inventory in July may resist the upward movement of aluminum prices. The operating range of SHFE aluminum is 20,600 - 20,850 yuan/ton, and that of LME aluminum 3M is 2,570 - 2,640 dollars/ton. [4] Lead - Market performance: SHFE lead index rose 0.34% to 17,238 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S rose to $2068/ton. [5] - Inventory: Domestic social inventory increased slightly. [5] - Price outlook: The lead price shows a relatively strong trend, but the increase of SHFE lead is expected to be limited due to weak domestic consumption. [5] Zinc - Market performance: SHFE zinc index rose 1.28% to 22,347 yuan/ton, and LME zinc 3S rose to $2767/ton. [7] - Inventory: Domestic social inventory increased slightly. [7] - Price outlook: The zinc price has rebounded, but the expected increase in zinc ingot supply and limited consumption may restrict its upward space. [7] Tin - Market performance: SHFE tin rose 1.46% to 266,740 yuan/ton. [8] - Supply - demand situation: The supply of tin ore is still tight, and the demand is in the off - season, with weak procurement intention. [8] - Price outlook: The domestic tin price is expected to fluctuate between 250,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton, and the LME tin price between 31,000 - 33,000 dollars/ton. [9] Nickel - Market performance: SHFE nickel rose 1.92% to 121,720 yuan/ton, and LME nickel rose 1.90% to $15,285/ton. [10] - Fundamental contradiction: The weak demand for stainless steel leads to a decline in nickel - iron price, and the high premium of nickel price over nickel - iron limits its upward space. [10] - Price outlook: It is recommended to sell short on rallies, with the operating range of SHFE nickel at 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton and that of LME nickel 3M at 14,500 - 16,000 dollars/ton. [10] Lithium Carbonate - Market performance: The MMLC index rose 0.32%, and the LC2509 contract fell 0.34%. [12] - Supply - demand situation: Production increased by 3.8% to 18,813 tons, and inventory increased by 1.8% to 140,793 tons. [12] - Price outlook: The upward space of lithium price is limited. The operating range of the LC2509 contract is 62,900 - 65,300 yuan/ton. [12] Alumina - Market performance: The alumina index rose 2.44% to 3,186 yuan/ton. [14] - Cost and price: The price is anchored to the cost, and it is recommended to short on rallies. The operating range of the domestic main contract AO2509 is 2,800 - 3,300 yuan/ton. [15] Stainless Steel - Market performance: The stainless steel main contract rose 0.74% to 12,865 yuan/ton, and the spot price increased. [17] - Inventory: Social inventory increased by 0.93%. [17] - Price outlook: The future trend depends on the implementation of anti - involution policies and the substantial improvement of the fundamentals. [17] Casting Aluminum Alloy - Market performance: The AD2511 contract rose 0.55% to 19,940 yuan/ton. [19] - Inventory: The social inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots in three regions increased. [19] - Price outlook: The futures price faces upward pressure due to weak supply and demand in the off - season. [19]

Core Viewpoint - The announcement of a 50% tariff on all imported copper by the U.S. President has led to a significant surge in copper futures prices, reaching historical highs, indicating potential market volatility and cost pressures across various sectors in the U.S. economy [1] Group 1: Market Reaction - On July 8, copper futures on the New York Commodity Exchange saw an intraday increase of 17%, peaking at a record price of $5.8955 per pound, marking the largest single-day increase since 1989 [1] - The closing price for copper futures on the same day was $5.68 per pound, reflecting a 13% increase [1] Group 2: Tariff Implementation - The new copper tariff is expected to take effect by the end of July or August 1, as indicated by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce [1] Group 3: Market Expectations - Analysts believe that the market had not anticipated such a high tariff, leading to a surge in copper purchases before the tariff takes effect, which will likely drive prices up in the short term [1] - However, as domestic copper inventories in the U.S. increase, the price surge is expected to stabilize [1] Group 4: Industry Impact - Copper is the third most consumed metal globally, essential for various applications in electronics, construction, and industrial equipment, indicating that the tariff could significantly impact multiple sectors, including automotive and electrical infrastructure [1] - In 2024, the total value of copper imports to the U.S. is projected to reach $17 billion, accounting for about half of total demand, with Chile being the largest supplier, exporting $6 billion worth of copper to the U.S. last year [1]