Market Overview - The A-share market continues to rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at a new high for the year at 4018.6 points, up 0.53% [5][6] - The consumer price index (CPI) has improved, rising to 0.2% year-on-year in October, compared to -0.4% and -0.3% in August and September, respectively, which has contributed to the strong performance of the consumer sector [6] - The market is expected to maintain a strong upward trend due to both domestic and external factors, including the end of the U.S. government shutdown and the recovery of the CPI [5][11] Stock Market Analysis - The stock market shows a mixed performance with the Shanghai index strong while the Shenzhen index is weaker, indicating a shift in market style [6] - The consumer sector leads the gains, with significant increases in dairy, beverage, and liquor indices, while the technology sector continues to face pressure [6] Bond Market Analysis - The bond market shows a general upward trend, with the 30-year bond contract closing at 116.28 yuan, up 0.22% [10] - The liquidity remains ample, supported by the central bank's operations, although short-term interest rates have seen slight increases [10] Commodity Market Analysis - The commodity index has risen, with lithium carbonate prices surging by 7.36%, marking the largest single-day increase in nearly two months [10] - Precious metals such as silver and gold have also seen price increases, with silver futures rising by 2.85% and gold by 2.00% [10] Investment Strategy - The report suggests a balanced allocation strategy focusing on dividend stocks, micro-cap stocks, and technology sectors, while maintaining a cautious optimism in the bond market [11] - The report highlights the potential for further investment opportunities in the consumer sector if domestic policies continue to support market recovery [5][11]

Group 1: Electrolytic Aluminum Sector - The overseas electricity supply gap is leading to strong production cut expectations, which may result in a re-evaluation of China's industrial advantages in the electrolytic aluminum sector [2][5] - The U.S. electricity net imports reached 20.94 terawatt-hours from January to September 2025, a year-on-year increase of 125%, indicating a growing electricity supply risk [2] - Domestic electrolytic aluminum industry is expected to maintain cost advantages in the medium term, regardless of whether it relies on thermal or hydropower [1][2] Group 2: Special Steel New Materials Sector - Domestic advancements in nuclear energy technology are leading to increased interest in the special steel sector, particularly materials that can withstand extreme conditions in nuclear applications [3] - The successful installation of the BEST superconducting magnet in Hefei is expected to be the first device to achieve nuclear fusion power generation [3] - Investment opportunities are emerging in special steel companies that supply key materials for nuclear energy devices [3][5] Group 3: Lithium Carbonate Sector - The demand for energy storage is significantly increasing due to overseas electricity shortages, leading to a recovery in the lithium carbonate supply chain prices [4] - As of November 6, lithium hexafluorophosphate reached a two-year high of 119,800 yuan per ton, contributing to the rise in lithium carbonate prices to 80,200 yuan per ton on November 7 [4] - The entire lithium carbonate supply chain is expected to see both volume and price increases in the medium term [4][6] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - For the electrolytic aluminum sector, companies like Tianshan Aluminum (002532.SZ) are recommended due to continuous cost reductions and potential volume-price increases in 2026 [5] - In the special steel new materials sector, companies such as Jiuli Special Materials (002318.SZ) and Fushun Special Steel (600399.SH) are highlighted for their involvement in key nuclear power equipment [5] - In the lithium carbonate sector, companies like Yongxing Materials (002756.SZ) and Zhongkuang Resources (002738.SZ) are suggested for investment [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the non-ferrous and steel industry in China [6]. Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the importance of addressing overseas electricity shortages with Chinese solutions, particularly in the context of rising industrial electricity costs due to increasing energy prices in major countries [9][14]. - It highlights the potential for significant growth in the electrolytic aluminum sector driven by export demand, as overseas power supply issues lead to production cuts [14]. - The report also points out investment opportunities in the special steel sector, particularly related to advancements in nuclear fusion technology [15]. - The lithium carbonate sector is expected to benefit from a surge in overseas energy storage demand, with prices across the supply chain showing signs of recovery [16]. Summary by Sections 1. Non-Ferrous Metals - The report suggests that electrolytic aluminum, special steel, and lithium carbonate are primarily driven by domestic demand, but it presents a contrasting view that focuses on overseas electricity shortages as a growth opportunity [9][13]. - The electrolytic aluminum sector is poised for a revaluation due to strong production cut expectations stemming from overseas electricity shortages [14]. - The special steel sector is highlighted for its potential growth linked to nuclear fusion advancements, with significant demand expected for materials that can withstand extreme conditions [15]. - The lithium carbonate sector is experiencing a price rebound, with recent contracts indicating a positive outlook for the entire supply chain [16]. 2. Steel Industry - The steel industry is facing short-term profitability pressures, with slight declines in iron and steel production noted [17][19]. - Inventory levels for both social and steel mill stocks are decreasing, indicating a tightening supply [24]. - The report notes a general decline in steel prices, with various product categories experiencing price drops [34]. - Cost pressures are evident, with mixed trends in raw material prices impacting profitability across different steel production processes [27][30]. 3. New Energy Metals - The report indicates a significant year-on-year increase in lithium carbonate production, reflecting a robust supply response to market demand [39]. - The demand for new energy vehicles remains strong, with production and sales figures showing substantial growth [43]. - Price trends for lithium and nickel are mixed, with lithium prices experiencing a notable decline while cobalt prices have seen increases [48][50].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Industrial Silicon: Oscillating [7] - Polysilicon: Oscillating [8] - Lithium Carbonate: Bullish [86] 2. Core Views of the Report - The market is pricing in the expectation of mine restart and continues to trade based on demand narratives. Industrial silicon and polysilicon are in a state of double - reduction in supply and demand in November, while lithium carbonate shows an increase in supply and strong demand [7][8][86]. - For industrial silicon, due to the dry season in the southwest, production is decreasing, and prices are expected to oscillate between 8200 - 9400. Polysilicon's production cut in November and the steady progress of capacity storage maintain the view of long - term improvement in fundamentals, with prices oscillating between 4.8 - 5.8. Lithium carbonate is bullish, but the upward trend depends on the supply - side restart situation [7][8][86]. 3. Summaries According to the Directory 3.1 Industrial Silicon (SI) - **Supply**: National weekly production is 9.10 tons, a 7.85% decrease from the previous week. In November, the planned production is 38.95 tons, a 13.88% decrease from the previous month. The dry season in the southwest has led to a large - scale furnace shutdown [7]. - **Demand**: The weekly production of polysilicon is 2.92 tons, a 5.05% decrease from the previous week, and the planned production in November is 12.01 tons, a 10.37% decrease from the previous month. The organic silicon weekly production is 4.79 tons, a 5.51% increase from the previous week, and the planned production in November is 21.76 tons, a 3.82% increase from the previous month [7]. - **Inventory**: The explicit inventory is 69.23 tons, a 1.22% increase from the previous week, showing a slight accumulation. The industry inventory is 46.14 tons, a 3.06% increase from the previous week [7]. - **Cost and Profit**: The national average cost per ton is 9245 yuan, a 1.66% increase from the previous week, and the profit per ton is - 45 yuan, a 225 - yuan decrease from the previous week. The average profit per ton in the main production areas has increased [7]. - **Investment View**: In the short term, prices are expected to oscillate between 8200 - 9400 [7]. 3.2 Polysilicon (PS) - **Supply**: National weekly production is 2.92 tons, a 5.05% decrease from the previous week, and the planned production in November is 12.01 tons, a 10.37% decrease from the previous month [8]. - **Demand**: The weekly production of silicon wafers is 13.24GW, a 1.54% decrease from the previous week, and the planned production in November is 57.66GW, a 4.93% decrease from the previous month [8]. - **Inventory**: Factory inventory is 27.69 tons, a 0.25% increase from the previous week, showing continuous accumulation [8]. - **Cost and Profit**: The national average cost per ton is 41603 yuan, a 0.12% increase from the previous week, and the profit per ton is 8647 yuan, a 50 - yuan decrease from the previous week [8]. - **News**: The total investment in capacity storage may range from 20 billion to 30 billion yuan, but the specific amount is uncertain [8]. - **Investment View**: In the short term, prices are expected to oscillate between 4.8 - 5.8 [8]. 3.3 Lithium Carbonate (LC) - **Supply**: National weekly production is 2.15 tons, a 2.15% increase from the previous week. The planned production in November is about 9.21 tons, a 0.20% decrease from the previous month [86]. - **Import**: In September, the import volume of lithium carbonate was 1.96 tons, a 10.30% decrease from the previous month, and the import volume of lithium concentrate was 52.05 tons, a 10.61% increase from the previous month [86]. - **Material Demand**: The weekly production of iron - lithium materials is 9.69 tons, a 9.52% increase from the previous week, and the weekly production of ternary materials is 1.97 tons, a 2.61% increase from the previous week [86]. - **Terminal Demand**: In September, the production of new energy vehicles was 1.617 million, a 16.29% increase from the previous month, and the sales volume was 1.604 million, a 14.96% increase from the previous month. From January to October, the cumulative tender for energy storage was 201.5GWh, a 44% increase year - on - year [86]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory (including warehouse receipts) is 12.40 tons, a 2.67% decrease from the previous week, showing continuous destocking [86]. - **Cost and Profit**: The cash production cost of外购 lithium mica for lithium extraction is 82865 yuan/ton, a 3.28% decrease from the previous week, and the production profit is - 5626 yuan/ton, a 3204 - yuan increase from the previous week [86]. - **Investment View**: Bullish, but the upward trend depends on the supply - side restart situation [86].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the energy storage industry, particularly focusing on independent energy storage stations in China, which have seen significant growth and investment opportunities [1][3][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Rapid Growth of Energy Storage**: Independent energy storage stations account for over 50% of new installations, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 70% in new capacity in the first half of 2025, totaling over 660 GWh in registered projects [1][3]. - **Policy Support Transition**: The shift from subsidy-based policies to capacity pricing models is a key driver for the rapid development of energy storage stations. This transition is expected to provide long-term stability and attract long-term investments [1][4][5][6]. - **Market-Based Profit Models**: The profitability of energy storage is moving from reliance on subsidies to market-based mechanisms, including spot market price differences, capacity fees, and frequency modulation markets. The establishment of a national spot market is imminent, allowing independent storage to participate in trading [6][7][8]. - **Surge in Project Registrations**: The increase in project registrations is attributed to the decentralization of the registration process to lower administrative levels, making it easier for individual investors to enter the market [1][9]. - **Impact on Lithium Supply Chain**: The growth in energy storage demand is driving lithium-ion battery production, which in turn affects the supply chain for lithium hexafluorophosphate, electrolytes, and lithium iron phosphate, ultimately impacting phosphate demand. An estimated increase of around 2 million tons of phosphate is expected in 2025 due to this demand [1][13]. - **Phosphate Supply Constraints**: The domestic phosphate supply is tight, with high-quality resources concentrated among a few listed companies. New capacity is limited due to mining barriers and environmental regulations, leading to slow actual mining progress [1][14]. Additional Important Insights - **Investment Trends**: In the first half of 2025, over 70% of bidding projects were funded by individuals or local governments rather than traditional large state-owned enterprises, indicating a shift in investment dynamics [10]. - **Impact on Traditional Energy Sources**: The increase in energy storage installations is expected to alter the competitive landscape for thermal and renewable energy sources, enhancing the capacity for renewable energy consumption [11][12]. - **Global Resource Distribution**: The global distribution of mineral resources is uneven, with Morocco holding approximately 68% of global phosphate reserves. China's phosphate reserves are estimated at around 3.7 billion tons [15]. - **Future Investment Opportunities**: Companies that can quickly release new supply or benefit from rising inventory prices, such as YunTuo Holdings and WanHua Chemical, are highlighted as potential investment opportunities [18]. - **Carbonate Lithium Market Dynamics**: The price of carbonate lithium has increased by over 40%, influenced by supply disruptions and rising demand, particularly from the energy storage sector. Predictions indicate that by 2027, energy storage could become the largest demand sector for lithium [2][20][21]. This summary encapsulates the key points discussed in the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the energy storage industry's current state and future outlook.

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is a daily outlook on the precious metals and non - ferrous metals industries dated November 5, 2025 [2] Group 2: Precious Metals Core View - Although central bank gold purchases and growing investment demand will push up the precious metals price in the long - term, prices are in a short - term adjustment phase with no strong drivers expected in November [3] Key Points - SHFE gold and silver futures prices, COMEX gold price and gold - silver ratio are presented in graphs [4] - Gold is related to factors like the US dollar index, 10Y US Treasury real interest rate, and long - term fund holdings [8][9][12] - SHFE and SGX gold and silver futures - spot price differences are shown [6][15] - SHFE and COMEX gold and silver inventories are reported [17] Group 3: Copper Core View - Copper prices declined with reduced positions, and both long and short funds are cautious. A price drop may increase spot trading volume and stabilize futures prices; otherwise, futures prices will continue to adjust [18] Key Points - Copper futures data shows that the latest price of SHFE copper main contract is 85,670 yuan/ton, down 70 yuan or 0.08% [19] - Copper spot data indicates that Shanghai Non - ferrous 1 copper is at 85,335 yuan/ton, down 1,255 yuan or 1.45% [24] - Copper import profit and loss, concentrate TC, and refined - scrap price difference are provided [29][33] - Copper warehouse receipts and LME copper inventories are updated [34][36] Group 4: Aluminum Core View - Aluminum price increase is driven by speculative funds due to supply - demand mismatch concerns, but the current fundamentals show weak demand and stable supply. Alumina prices may be weak due to oversupply [38] Key Points - Aluminum and alumina futures prices are reported, with SHFE aluminum main contract at 21,395 yuan/ton, down 70 yuan or 0.33% [40] - Aluminum and alumina price differences, spot data, and inventory information are presented [42][47][55] Group 5: Zinc Core View - Zinc smelters' willingness to cut production in November has increased due to intense ore - grabbing and a decline in TC. With stable demand, there is a possibility of inventory reduction, and prices have upward drivers in November [61] Key Points - Zinc futures prices show that SHFE zinc main contract is at 22,650 yuan/ton, down 0.09% [62] - Zinc spot data and inventory information are provided [70][74] Group 6: Nickel Core View - Nickel ore prices may be supported in the rainy season. Nickel iron prices have been falling due to weak demand, and stainless steel spot trading is sluggish with some mills announcing production cuts [77] Key Points - Nickel and stainless steel futures prices and related data are reported [78] - Nickel ore prices, inventory, and downstream profit information are presented [84][86] Group 7: Tin Core View - The supply of tin is weaker than demand, and SHFE tin prices are expected to remain strong in the short - term with support around 276,000 yuan/ton [92] Key Points - Tin futures prices show that SHFE tin main contract is at 283,730 yuan/ton, unchanged [93] - Tin spot data and inventory information are provided [100][104] Group 8: Lithium Carbonate Core View - The lithium carbonate sector has the potential for short - term recovery as the Wenhua Commodity Index is falling. Downstream replenishment demand has increased, and the price is supported by stable demand in November [109] Key Points - Lithium carbonate futures prices and spot data are reported [110][114] - Lithium carbonate inventory information is presented [118] Group 9: Silicon Core View - Industrial silicon supply may be cut, and demand is weak. Polysilicon prices may fluctuate due to market meetings and policies [120] Key Points - Industrial silicon futures prices show that the main contract is at 9,020 yuan/ton, up 1.52% [121] - Industrial silicon spot data, price differences, and related product prices are provided [120][126] - Industrial silicon production, inventory, and cost information are presented [133][146]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For precious metals, although central bank gold purchases and growing investment demand will push up the price center of precious metals in the long - term, the short - term is in an adjustment phase, and there is expected to be no strong driving force in November [3]. - For copper, when the copper price drops to around 85,000 yuan/ton, downstream enterprises' replenishment enthusiasm increases, and the price has strong support at this level. However, whether orders will continue to increase needs further observation, and the upward momentum of the futures price is insufficient [17]. - For aluminum, the recent price increase is driven by speculative funds due to potential future supply - demand mismatches, but it contradicts the current fundamentals. The price of alumina may be weak in the short - term due to oversupply [37]. - For zinc, the TC in November has dropped significantly due to intense competition for ore at the smelting end. There is a possibility of inventory reduction in November, and the low inventory provides support for the price [60]. - For the nickel industry chain, the price of nickel ore may be supported during the rainy season in the Philippines. The new energy sector is in the peak season, but there is no upward driving force for prices. Nickel iron prices have been continuously lowered, and stainless steel spot sales are weak [76]. - For tin, the supply is weaker than demand, and the raw material problem at the supply end is difficult to solve in the short - term, so the Shanghai tin price will maintain a high - level shock [91]. - For lithium carbonate, the supply increment is stable, the demand is strong in November, and the price is likely to rise and difficult to fall, maintaining a shock - upward trend in the short - term [105]. - For the silicon industry chain, there is an expectation of production reduction at the industrial silicon supply end, and the demand has not improved. The fundamentals of polysilicon are still weak [116]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Precious Metals - **Price Trend**: The report presents the price trends of SHFE gold and silver futures, COMEX gold, and the gold - silver ratio [4]. - **Factor Analysis**: Analyzes the relationship between gold and the US dollar index, and the relationship between gold and the real interest rate of US Treasury bonds [8][15]. - **Inventory Situation**: Shows the inventory of SHFE and COMEX gold and silver [16]. Copper - **Futures Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai copper futures (main contract, continuous, etc.) and LME copper are provided [18]. - **Spot Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai Non - ferrous 1 copper, Shanghai Wumaotong, etc., as well as the spot premium and discount data are presented [23]. - **Import and Processing**: The copper import profit and loss, copper concentrate TC, and copper refined - scrap price difference are given [28][32]. - **Warehouse Receipt and Inventory**: The latest data and changes of Shanghai copper warehouse receipts and LME copper inventory are provided [33][35]. Aluminum - **Futures Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai aluminum futures, LME aluminum, and alumina futures are presented [39]. - **Spot Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of East China aluminum, Foshan aluminum, etc., as well as the basis data are provided [46]. - **Inventory Situation**: The latest data and changes of Shanghai aluminum warehouse receipts, LME aluminum inventory, and alumina warehouse receipts are given [54]. Zinc - **Futures Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai zinc futures and LME zinc are provided [61]. - **Spot Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of SMM 0 zinc and SMM 1 zinc, as well as the premium and discount data are presented [69]. - **Inventory Situation**: The latest data and changes of Shanghai zinc warehouse receipts and LME zinc inventory are given [73]. Nickel Industry Chain - **Futures Data**: The latest prices, changes, and trading volume of Shanghai nickel and stainless steel futures are provided [77]. - **Spot Data**: The average price of nickel spot is presented [82]. - **Downstream Situation**: The price and inventory of nickel ore, the profit rate of downstream products, and the price of nickel pig iron are analyzed [83][85][89]. Tin - **Futures Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai tin futures and LME tin are provided [91]. - **Spot Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of Shanghai Non - ferrous tin ingots, 1 tin premium and discount, etc., are presented [96]. - **Inventory Situation**: The latest data and changes of Shanghai tin warehouse receipts and LME tin inventory are given [100]. Lithium Carbonate - **Futures Data**: The closing prices, daily changes, and weekly changes of lithium carbonate futures are provided [106]. - **Spot Data**: The latest prices, daily changes, daily change rates, weekly changes, and weekly change rates of lithium - related products are presented [110]. - **Inventory Situation**: The latest data and changes of Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipts and lithium carbonate social inventory are given [114]. Silicon Industry Chain - **Industrial Silicon**: The latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of industrial silicon spot and futures are provided [116][117]. - **Polysilicon and Downstream Products**: The prices of polysilicon, silicon wafers, battery cells, and components are presented [122][123][124]. - **Production and Inventory**: The production, inventory, and cost data of industrial silicon in Xinjiang and Yunnan are given [129][141][144].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current macro - level is in a relatively vacuum period, A - shares lack a clear upward main line, market trading volume remains low, and the stock index continues to fluctuate, accumulating momentum for the next round of upward movement. Meanwhile, with policy support and abundant macro - liquidity, there is still strong support below the stock index [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro Finance - **Treasury Bonds**: Asset shortage and weak economy are beneficial to bond futures, but the central bank has recently warned of interest - rate risks, suppressing the upward space, showing an oscillating trend [1]. - **Copper**: The tight pattern of US dollar liquidity has eased, market risk appetite has recovered, and copper prices have stopped falling [1]. - **Aluminum**: Recently, the industrial - side driving force is limited, and the macro - level benefits have been digested, so aluminum prices are oscillating [1]. - **Alumina**: With still a small profit in production, domestic alumina production capacity is continuously released, and both production and inventory are increasing, putting pressure on the spot price. Recently, attention should be paid to the cost support [1]. - **Zinc**: The US government shutdown has reached the longest historical record, and market risk - aversion sentiment has increased. The LME zinc inventory has been continuously decreasing, and the short - squeeze movement has driven zinc prices higher. However, considering the domestic oversupply, caution is needed when chasing high prices [1]. Non - ferrous Metals - **Nickel**: The better - than - expected US ADP data has alleviated concerns about the US economic recession, but the expectation of the Fed's interest - rate cut has been suppressed, and market risk appetite has fluctuated. Indonesia has recently restricted the approval of nickel - related smelting projects again, but the approved projects are not affected. In the fourth quarter, attention should be paid to the approval of nickel - ore quotas in 2026. Nickel prices may oscillate in the short term, and high inventory pressure should be watched out for. It is recommended to trade within a short - term range, and the long - term surplus pattern of primary nickel will continue [1]. - **Stainless Steel**: The better - than - expected US ADP data has alleviated concerns about the US economic recession, but the expectation of the Fed's interest - rate cut has been suppressed, and market risk appetite has fluctuated. Indonesia has restricted the approval of nickel - related smelting projects again, but the approved projects are not affected. In the fourth quarter, attention should be paid to the progress of the approval of Indonesian nickel - ore quotas, and the premium at the ore end is currently stable. The price of raw - material ferronickel has weakened slightly, the social inventory of stainless steel has decreased slightly, and the steel mills' production plan for October is stable. Macro - sentiment is fluctuating, steel mills have recently lifted price limits, and stainless - steel futures are oscillating at the bottom. It is recommended to trade short - term and look for opportunities to sell on rallies [1]. - **Tin**: Recently, the positive macro - sentiment has been digested. Considering that the raw - material end of tin has not recovered and the new - quality demand is expected to be good, it is still recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips in the long - term [1]. Precious Metals and New Energy - **Precious Metals (Gold and Silver)**: Judges of the high - court generally question the legitimacy of tariffs, increasing market uncertainty and supporting precious - metal prices. However, the resilience of US economic data has disrupted the interest - rate cut expectation. Precious metals are expected to oscillate within a range in the short term [1]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The production capacity in the northwest is continuously resuming, the start - up in the southwest is weaker than in previous years, and the impact of the dry season is weakened [1]. - **Polysilicon**: In the long - term, there is an expectation of production - capacity reduction. In the fourth quarter, the terminal installation will increase marginally. The anti - involution policy has not been implemented for a long time, and market sentiment has faded [1]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The traditional peak season for new - energy vehicles is approaching, the energy - storage demand is strong, but the hedging pressure is large [1]. Ferrous Metals - **Rebar**: There are concerns about the potential weakening of industrial demand in the off - season. After the macro - sentiment is realized, attention should be paid to the upward pressure. It is advisable to participate in the out - of - the - money accumulative put option strategy [1]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: The off - season effect of the industry is not obvious, but the industrial structure is still loose. Similarly, attention should be paid to the upward pressure on prices after the macro - sentiment is realized [1]. - **Iron Ore**: Near - month production is restricted, but the commodity sentiment is good, and there is still an upward opportunity for far - month contracts [1]. - **Sulfur**: The direct demand is good, and there is cost support, but the supply is high, inventory is accumulating, and the sector is under pressure, with limited price rebound space [1]. - **Coke and Coking Coal**: Coking coal is struggling near the previous high, repeatedly testing the support. The high point of the coke futures price has included the expectation of five rounds of price increases, but the actual three - round price increase has been delayed, and the game is intense. Based on the tight supply, coke and coking coal are relatively strong, but considering the weakening of steel prices and the potential weakening of steel demand in November, the futures prices of coke and coking coal are likely to return to the oscillating range after a false breakout. In the short - term, it is advisable to wait and see, and in the long - term, it is still advisable to go long at low prices. Industrial customers can consider selling hedging [1]. Agricultural Products - **Palm Oil**: In the short term, palm oil still faces the dual pressures of seasonal production increase and weak exports. However, starting from November, Malaysia enters the traditional production - reduction cycle. If export data improve significantly, it may trigger a staged rebound [1]. - **Soybean Oil**: According to the China - US negotiation agreement, China will purchase 12 million tons of US soybeans in the next two months, which may bring a loose expectation for soybean oil in the fourth quarter, and the rebound momentum is insufficient. The actual impact needs to be observed [1]. - **Rapeseed Oil**: The meeting between Chinese and Canadian leaders has brought the expectation of Sino - Canadian relaxation, and the bumper harvest of Canadian rapeseed has put pressure on the futures price [1]. - **Cotton**: Although the production capacity in Xinjiang is expanding, the production capacity in the inland may decrease marginally. At the same time, due to the thinning of spinning profits in Xinjiang, the operating rate may also be affected. The contradiction between the expansion of Xinjiang's production capacity and the reduction of spinning profits makes the cotton demand in the new year highly uncertain. The current futures price has fully priced in the selling pressure of new crops, and the downward space is limited, but under the background of a record - high production of new crops, the basis and futures price may continue to be under pressure [1]. - **Sugar**: Typhoons before and after the National Day have had an adverse impact on the sugar - cane harvest and production in South China. There is a seasonal upward impetus for sugar prices in the short term. In the medium - term, considering the good growth of sugar cane this year, the rebound space after the new - sugar listing is expected to be limited [1]. - **Soybeans and Soybean Meal**: The domestic soybean purchase and crushing profit is poor, and the domestic futures price is undervalued. With the expectation of China's purchase of US soybeans, the import cost of US soybeans is expected to rise, and the domestic futures price is expected to rebound in the short term to repair the crushing profit. However, the current loose supply of domestic soybean - meal spot and the expected loose global soybean supply in the long - term limit the rebound height [1]. - **Paper Pulp**: The current trading logic of paper pulp is related to the trading of old warehouse receipts for the November contract. With weak downstream demand, the futures price is under great pressure. It is recommended to conduct a reverse spread between the November and January contracts [1]. - **Log**: The fundamentals of logs have declined, but the spot price is firm. After a sharp decline in the futures price, the risk - return ratio of short - selling is low. It is recommended to wait and see [1]. - **Live Pigs**: In the past half - month, the spot price has risen alternately in the north and south due to secondary fattening, frozen - product storage, and reluctance to sell, which has postponed the production capacity. There is still pressure on the November slaughter. In the short term, the futures price is at the same level as the spot price, and the futures price will follow the spot price to stabilize and then weaken [1]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: OPEC+ plans to continue a small - scale production increase in December, the short - term geopolitical speculation has cooled down, and the suspension of some China - US trade - tariff policies has eased market sentiment [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: Similar to crude oil, the short - term supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, and it follows the trend of crude oil. The demand for the 14th Five - Year Plan construction rush is likely to be falsified, and the supply of Venezuelan crude oil is sufficient. The profit of asphalt is high [1]. - **Natural Rubber**: There is strong support from raw - material costs, the mid - stream inventory is continuously decreasing, and the commodity - market atmosphere is positive [1]. - **BR Rubber**: The decline of crude - oil prices has reduced the cost support of butadiene, and the supply of synthetic rubber is loose. High - production and high - inventory have not suppressed the price, and the mainstream supply price has been continuously reduced [1]. - **PTA**: Gasoline profit and low benzene price support PX. The gasoline cracking price has risen above $15, prompting refineries to increase gasoline production and reduce the feed of aromatic - hydrocarbon units. Overseas device failures and the decline of the operating load of some domestic reforming units, as well as the rotation inspection of large domestic PTA devices, have led to a decline in domestic PTA production [1]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The decline of crude - oil prices has led to a decline in ethylene - glycol prices, while the rise of coal prices has slightly strengthened the cost support of domestic ethylene glycol. The "Golden September and Silver October" of the polyester industry is coming to an end, and the domestic demand has not significantly declined [1]. - **Short - Fiber**: Gasoline profit and low benzene price support PX. The rebound of PTA prices has strengthened the basis of short - fiber. Short - fiber prices continue to fluctuate closely with costs [1]. - **Styrene**: The Asian benzene price is still weak, the operating rates of STDP and reforming units have declined, the arbitrage window from Northeast Asia to the US is still closed, the profit of domestic styrene has decreased, the number of styrene - device overhauls has gradually increased, and crude - oil prices have continued to fall [1]. - **Urea**: The export sentiment has eased slightly, and the limited domestic demand restricts the upward space. There is support from anti - involution and cost - end factors [1]. - **PE**: Under high - supply, the inventory pressure is large, the intensity of overhauls has weakened, and the downstream demand is slowly increasing, but the peak season is not prosperous [1]. - **PP**: The support from overhauls is limited, and the new - device production has increased the supply pressure. The downstream improvement is less than expected, and the futures price has returned to the fundamentals, showing a weak - oscillating trend [1]. - **PVC**: The overhauls have decreased compared with the previous period, and the new production capacity has been released, increasing the supply pressure. The rise of coal prices has strengthened the cost support of PVC [1]. - **Caustic Soda**: Many alumina projects in Guangxi are planned to be put into production, the subsequent concentration of overhauls will decrease, the high - concentration caustic soda is at a negative premium, the absolute price is low, and the near - month warehouse receipts are limited, so there is a risk of short - squeeze [1]. - **LPG**: The international oil - gas fundamentals are continuously loose, the CP/FEI prices have weakened, the valuation of the domestic LPG futures price has been repaired, and the domestic spot fundamentals are stable due to short - term cooling and chemical rigid demand [1]. Others - **Container Shipping (European Route)**: The positive macro - sentiment has been gradually digested, the expectation of price increases in the peak season has been priced in advance, and the shipping capacity supply in November is relatively loose [1].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report The report offers a daily morning observation of the non - ferrous metals market, analyzing the market trends, important information, logical reasoning, and trading strategies of various non - ferrous metals such as precious metals, copper, alumina, etc. Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metals - **Market Review**: London gold closed down 0.05% at $3977.17/ounce, London silver closed up 0.03% at $48.01/ounce. The US dollar index closed down 0.45% at 99.67, and the 10 - year US Treasury yield fell to 4.088%. The RMB exchange rate against the US dollar closed at 7.1188 [8]. - **Important Information**: Trump won't announce new tariffs during the Supreme Court's tariff case. The US House Speaker is less optimistic about resolving the government shutdown. The US included copper, silver, and potash in the 2025 critical minerals list. US private employment data shows a weak labor market. Fed officials have different views on December rate cuts [8][9]. - **Logic Analysis**: Multiple Fed officials are cautious about December rate cuts, pressuring precious metals. But risks like the government shutdown, tariff debates, and labor market risks support prices. So, precious metals are expected to continue adjusting [9][10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Use a band - trading approach for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage and options [11]. Copper - **Market Review**: The night - session of SHFE copper 2512 contract rose 0.33% to 85690 yuan/ton, and the LME copper closed down 0.43% at $10684/ton. LME and COMEX inventories increased [12]. - **Important Information**: The US included copper in the critical minerals list. The Fed's December rate - cut direction is unclear. Chinese copper inventories have been rising for 5 weeks. Tanzania reopened its border with Zambia [12]. - **Logic Analysis**: The long - term US government shutdown causes liquidity concerns. Copper supply remains tight, but non - US supply pressure eases. High copper prices reduce demand, and domestic inventories increase [13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for single - side trading; hold cross - market long positions and exit when the export window opens; wait and see for options [13][14]. Alumina - **Market Review**: The night - session of alumina 2601 contract fell 6 yuan to 2774 yuan/ton. Spot prices in different regions showed various changes [17]. - **Important Information**: Australia sold 30,000 tons of alumina at $320/ton FOB. National alumina inventories increased. Some projects in Guinea and China are in progress [17][18][19]. - **Logic Analysis**: Alumina supply still exceeds demand. Although there are expectations of production cuts, actual cuts haven't happened, and imports and new projects put pressure on prices [19]. - **Trading Strategy**: Expect narrow - range bottom - grinding for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage and options [22]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The SHFE aluminum 2512 contract rose 280 yuan to 21630 yuan/ton. Spot prices in different regions increased [23]. - **Important Information**: US companies' October lay - offs reached a 20 - year high. US ADP employment in October increased. Chinese aluminum ingot inventories decreased. A US aluminum smelter cut production [23][24]. - **Logic Analysis**: US economic data improved the market's expectation of a December Fed rate cut. The supply - demand of aluminum remains tight, with overseas supply concerns and domestic consumption growth [24]. - **Trading Strategy**: Expect an upward - biased trend for single - side trading; consider going long SHFE aluminum and short LME aluminum for arbitrage; wait and see for options [24]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: The night - session of cast aluminum alloy 2512 contract remained flat at 20910 yuan/ton. Spot prices in different regions were stable [25][26]. - **Important Information**: Similar to electrolytic aluminum, including US lay - offs, ADP employment data, and TGA balance changes. The industry's theoretical profit increased [26][27]. - **Logic Analysis**: US economic data eased market concerns. Supply shortages and rising raw material costs support prices, and demand is improving [27]. - **Trading Strategy**: Expect an upward - biased trend for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage and options [27]. Zinc - **Market Review**: The LME zinc fell 0.11% to $3051/ton, and the SHFE zinc 2512 rose 0.15% to 22630 yuan/ton. Shanghai zinc inventories decreased [29]. - **Important Information**: SMM seven - region zinc inventories decreased [31]. - **Logic Analysis**: The mining end is tight, and processing fees are falling, leading to potential production cuts. The export window is open, but new production and export volume are uncertain [31]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for single - side trading; hold the strategy of buying SHFE zinc and selling LME zinc for arbitrage; wait and see for options [31]. Lead - **Market Review**: The LME lead rose 0.84% to $2036.5/ton, and the SHFE lead 2512 fell 0.23% to 17405 yuan/ton. Spot prices fell, and downstream buying improved [33]. - **Important Information**: SMM five - region lead inventories increased [33]. - **Logic Analysis**: Some lead - storage enterprises cut production due to high prices and high dealer inventories. Supply is expected to increase, and demand is entering the off - season [33]. - **Trading Strategy**: Hold short positions for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage and options [35]. Nickel - **Market Review**: The LME nickel rose to $15055/ton, and the inventory decreased to 253104 tons [36]. - **Important Information**: Indonesia restricted new smelting licenses and cracked down on illegal nickel mining [36]. - **Logic Analysis**: LME nickel inventories remain high, indicating loose supply - demand. Cost support may weaken in December, and nickel prices will fluctuate weakly [36]. - **Trading Strategy**: Expect a downward - biased trend for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage; sell a wide - straddle option for the 2512 contract [37][39]. Stainless Steel - **Important Information**: A South Korean stainless - steel factory suspended operations due to a gas leak. National stainless - steel inventories increased slightly [40]. - **Logic Analysis**: Terminal demand is weak, and the supply of cold - rolled products is sufficient. Cost support is weak, and the price trend is downward [40]. - **Trading Strategy**: Sell on rebounds for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage [41]. Industrial Silicon - **Important Information**: An industrial silicon project in Angola was completed [42]. - **Logic Analysis**: In November, demand for industrial silicon decreased, and some factories stopped production. Supply - demand is basically balanced, and prices will fluctuate in the range of 8500 - 9500 yuan/ton [42][44]. - **Trading Strategy**: Buy on dips for single - side trading; conduct a long - spread strategy for Si2512 and Si2601 contracts; sell out - of - the - money put options [44]. Polysilicon - **Important Information**: The National Energy Administration issued a guidance on coal - new energy integration [45]. - **Logic Analysis**: In November, polysilicon supply and demand both decreased, with supply decreasing more. Without new positive news, the price is weak in the short term [45]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait for a full correction for single - side trading; conduct a reverse - spread strategy for far - month contracts; no option strategy [45]. Lithium Carbonate - **Important Information**: A mining right in Jiangxi was under public notice. Chile's lithium carbonate exports increased in October [46][48]. - **Logic Analysis**: This week's production increased, and inventory decreased. But lithium concentrate arrivals and potential production resumptions will pressure prices in the future [48]. - **Trading Strategy**: Sell on rebounds for single - side trading; wait and see for arbitrage; sell out - of - the - money call options [49]. Tin - **Market Review**: The SHFE tin 2512 rose 0.11% to 283100 yuan/ton, and LME tin inventories increased [50]. - **Important Information**: Fed officials have different views on rate cuts. Yunnan over - achieved its tin exploration target. A company's tin production decreased. An electronics company's export situation changed [50][52]. - **Logic Analysis**: Fed officials' rate - cut views differ. Tin mining supply is tight, and production recovery may be delayed. Demand recovers slowly [53]. - **Trading Strategy**: Expect high - level fluctuations for single - side trading; wait and see for options [53].

Report Overview - The report is a commodity research morning report on green finance and new energy by Guotai Junan Futures on November 7, 2025, covering nickel, stainless steel, lithium carbonate, industrial silicon, and polysilicon [1][2] Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report Core Views - Nickel is suppressed by inventory accumulation at the smelting end and supported by uncertainties at the ore end; stainless steel prices are oscillating narrowly at a low level [2][4] - Lithium carbonate prices are expected to decline as the transfer income is lower than market expectations [2][7] - For industrial silicon, attention should be paid to the bottom support [2][10] - Polysilicon may experience a significant decline in the futures market as the news - based expectations have failed to materialize [2][11] Summary by Commodity Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of Shanghai Nickel's main contract was 119,750 yuan, down 280 yuan from the previous day; the stainless - steel main contract closed at 12,590 yuan, up 55 yuan. The trading volume of Shanghai Nickel's main contract was 110,740 lots, a decrease of 12,708 lots, while the stainless - steel main contract had a trading volume of 191,761 lots, an increase of 32,752 lots [4] - **Macro and Industry News**: Indonesian forestry workgroups took over a nickel mine due to violations; China suspended an unofficial subsidy for copper and nickel imports from Russia; Indonesia imposed sanctions on 190 mining companies; a new regulation on mine RKAB approval was issued; Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on China [4][5][6] - **Trend Intensity**: Both nickel and stainless steel have a trend intensity of 0, indicating a neutral outlook [6] Lithium Carbonate - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of the 2511 contract was 77,880 yuan, up 80 yuan; the 2601 contract closed at 80,500 yuan, up 1,360 yuan. The trading volume of the 2511 contract was 186 lots, a decrease of 99 lots, and the 2601 contract had a trading volume of 582,033 lots, an increase of 66,302 lots [7] - **Macro and Industry News**: SMM's battery - grade lithium carbonate index price decreased; weekly production increased and inventory decreased; Chile's lithium carbonate and lithium sulfate exports showed different trends in October and from January - October [8][9] - **Trend Intensity**: Lithium carbonate has a trend intensity of - 1, indicating a bearish outlook [9] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Fundamental Data**: The Si2601 contract of industrial silicon closed at 9,065 yuan/ton, up 45 yuan; the PS2601 contract of polysilicon closed at 53,395 yuan/ton, up 40 yuan. Industrial silicon's social inventory was 55.2 million tons, and polysilicon's manufacturer inventory was 25.9 million tons [11] - **Macro and Industry News**: A 6.2GW TOPCon high - efficiency solar cell sheet technical transformation project's environmental impact report was publicly announced [11] - **Trend Intensity**: Industrial silicon has a trend intensity of 0 (neutral), while polysilicon has a trend intensity of - 2 (most bearish) [13]