Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The supply tightness logic continues to unfold, with copper prices breaking through historical highs. This week, copper prices increased significantly, with London copper rising by 3.22%, Shanghai copper by 5.95%, and New York copper by 6.71%. London copper surpassed $12,000 per ton, while Shanghai copper exceeded ¥100,000 per ton. Supply-side concerns are heightened due to potential strikes at Chilean copper mines, which could exacerbate the tight supply situation. The report suggests focusing on companies such as Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Jiangxi Copper, and others [5][4] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals sector outperformed the market, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.88% and the non-ferrous sector increasing by 6.43%, outperforming the index by 4.54 percentage points. Lithium, copper, and tungsten sectors showed the highest gains, while rare earths and tin lagged behind [11][12] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - London copper prices rose by 3.22%, Shanghai copper by 5.95%, and New York copper by 6.71%. London copper inventory decreased by 2.10%, while Shanghai inventory increased by 16.59%. The smelting fee was reported at -$44.9 per ton, indicating a loss in copper smelting profits [26][23] 2.2 Aluminum - London aluminum prices increased by 0.48%, and Shanghai aluminum prices rose by 1.57%. Inventory levels for both London and Shanghai aluminum saw slight increases. The price of alumina fell by 2.36%, while aluminum smelting profits rose by 5.70% to ¥6,402 per ton [37][37] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - London lead prices increased by 0.63%, and Shanghai lead prices rose by 3.00%. London zinc prices rose by 0.75%, while Shanghai zinc prices increased by 0.52%. Smelting processing fees decreased by 6.25% to ¥1,500 per ton, with mining profits rising to ¥10,004 per ton [51][51] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - London tin prices fell by 1.26%, while Shanghai tin prices decreased by 0.26%. Conversely, London nickel prices rose by 5.82%, and Shanghai nickel prices increased by 9.33%. Nickel iron prices rose by 2.23%, with domestic nickel iron enterprises reporting profits of ¥5,955 per ton [64][64] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices saw significant increases, with lithium spodumene rising by 13.05% to $1,490 per ton, and lithium carbonate increasing by 14.59% to ¥111,900 per ton. However, the smelting profit margins for lithium were negative [80][80] 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices also increased, with MB cobalt rising by 0.20% to $24.50 per pound, and domestic cobalt prices increasing by 5.45% to ¥445,000 per ton. The profit margins for domestic smelting plants rose significantly [93][93]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no information about industry investment ratings in the provided content. 2. Core Views - The overall market shows a mixed trend with various factors influencing different commodities. Geopolitical events, supply - demand dynamics, and macro - economic conditions are the main drivers of price movements. For example, geopolitical conflicts often provide short - term price support, but in the long run, supply - demand fundamentals play a dominant role [1][21]. - Many commodities are in a state of supply - demand adjustment, with some facing oversupply (e.g., alumina), while others have potential supply shortages (e.g., nickel in the future). Market sentiment and expectations also have a significant impact on prices, such as the impact of减产 expectations on polycrystalline silicon [5][12]. 3. Summary by Commodity Energy - **Crude Oil**: Due to attacks on Russian ports and slow repairs, Kazakhstan's December CPC crude exports will hit a 14 - month low. US shale oil production remains high despite reduced drilling. Geopolitical conflicts may cause short - term price rebounds, but the long - term trend is towards a lower price center due to loose supply [1]. - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: High - sulfur fuel oil rose sharply, mainly driven by geopolitical news. However, in the medium term, supply is abundant. Low - sulfur fuel oil is expected to remain weak as supply increases [20]. - **Asphalt**: Supply - demand is marginally loose. Geopolitical conflicts boost prices from the cost side, but it will eventually return to a price - pressured pattern due to supply - demand [21]. Metals - **Precious Metals**: Supported by the Fed's easing prospects and geopolitical risks, domestic precious metals are strong. Volatility is high in the short term [2]. - **Base Metals** - **Copper**: Domestic spot supply - demand gives copper price adjustment pressure, but raw material shortages may be transmitted to refined copper. It is recommended to take partial profits on long positions [3]. - **Aluminum**: The fundamentals have limited contradictions. It follows the rise of other metals, and long positions can be held with the 40 - day line as support [4]. - **Alumina**: Supply is in excess, and the price is weak until significant production cuts occur [5]. - **Zinc**: The bottom support is strong, and the price range is expected to be 22,800 - 23,800 yuan/ton in January [7]. - **Lead**: It fluctuates in the range of 17,000 - 17,500 yuan/ton under the game of cost and consumption [8]. - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: Policy news has a major impact. Wait for market disturbances to end and take a short - term wait - and - see approach [9]. - **Tin**: Pay attention to the MA10 moving average. There are risks at high levels, and it is recommended to configure out - of - the - money put options for spring contracts [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The price is strongly oscillating, and the fundamentals are generally strong [11]. Chemicals - **Polypropylene & Plastic & Propylene**: Propylene supply is loose, and the prices of polyethylene and polypropylene are under downward pressure [26]. - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: PVC may run in a low - level range, and caustic soda is expected to have limited upward space [27]. - **PX & PTA**: PX has a strong expected pattern, and PTA's upward drive comes from PX. Keep a long - term long - allocation idea [28]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: It oscillates at a low price, and the supply - demand may improve in the second quarter [29]. Agricultural Products - **Soybeans & Soybean Meal**: The trading logic returns to concerns about US soybean exports and South American production expectations. Soybean meal will follow the trend of US soybeans [34]. - **Vegetable Oils**: The macro - sentiment is improving, and the fundamentals of palm oil are less bearish. Pay attention to South American crop weather [35]. - **Rapeseed & Rapeseed Oil**: The supply of rapeseed is in excess globally. Adopt a short - selling strategy on rebounds in the medium term and a wait - and - see strategy in the short term [36]. - **Corn**: The futures contract may oscillate weakly in the short term. Pay attention to the selling progress in the Northeast and auctions [38]. - **Pigs**: The futures price of the main contract is expected to be weak in the first half of next year [39]. - **Eggs**: Take a long - term long - position view, but beware of rapid price increases due to capital front - running [40]. - **Cotton**: The domestic cotton market is supported by factors such as fast sales and low commercial inventory. Adopt a long - position strategy when the price is low [41]. - **Sugar**: The international sugar market supply is sufficient, and the domestic sugar price rebound may be limited [42]. - **Apples**: The market is bearish, and a short - position strategy is recommended [43]. Others - **Industrial Silicon**: Driven by the expectation of concentrated production cuts in the North, the futures price may maintain an oscillating pattern [13]. - **Rebar & Hot - Rolled Coil**: The supply pressure is gradually relieved, but the downstream demand is still weak. The market may continue to oscillate [13]. - **Iron Ore**: The supply is abundant, and the demand is at a low level. The short - term trend is expected to be oscillating [14]. - **Coke & Coking Coal**: The supply of carbon elements is sufficient, and the demand has some resilience. The prices are likely to oscillate [15][16]. - **Silicon Manganese & Silicon Ferrosilicon**: Adopt a long - position strategy when the price is low [17][18]. - **Container Shipping Index (Europe Line)**: The spot price has risen, but there may be price fluctuations in the future. Pay attention to shipping companies' strategies during the Spring Festival [19]. - **Urea**: The supply - demand situation has improved marginally, and the market is strongly oscillating [22]. - **Methanol**: In the short term, the price may oscillate weakly in a range, and a long - position strategy for the 5 - 9 spread can be considered in the long term [23]. - **Pure Benzene**: It oscillates at the bottom. Consider a long - position strategy for the month - spread in the medium term [24]. - **Styrene**: The supply pressure is difficult to reverse, and the market purchases are mainly for rigid demand [25]. - **Paper Pulp**: The short - term upward space is limited, and the port inventory is decreasing. Adopt a wait - and - see strategy [45]. - **Stock Index**: The A - share market is rising, and the index futures are also up. Pay attention to the relationship between the US dollar, precious metals, and domestic policies [46]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The long - term interest rate has risen significantly, and the yield curve is likely to become steeper [47].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report offers a comprehensive analysis of various futures markets, including financial derivatives, precious metals, shipping indices, non - ferrous metals, black metals, agricultural products, and energy chemicals. It details the current market situation, influencing factors, and future outlooks for each category, and provides corresponding trading strategies. Summary by Directory Daily Selections - **Copper**: High copper prices have suppressed terminal demand, leading to significant spot discounts and inventory accumulation. Upward drivers include further deterioration of overseas inventory structure and improved interest - rate cut expectations; downward drivers are weak demand. Suggest a light - position holding of a protective put option portfolio [2]. - **PP**: The basis weakens, and trading improves. Pay attention to the expansion of PDH profits [3]. - **Coking Coal**: Spot coal prices vary, and the upside of the futures price is limited. Switch to short - selling on rallies [3]. - **Soybean Meal**: South American harvest expectations suppress prices, but cost supports the downside. Concerns about customs policies affect domestic supply. Be cautious in short - term operations [4]. - **Silver**: Supply tightness and capital drive prices to maintain a strong - side oscillation. Hold long positions, and reduce or lock positions before the Spring Festival [5]. Financial Derivatives Stock Index Futures - **Market Performance**: A - share indices rise, and the basis of the four major stock index futures contracts is repaired. The short - term negative factors are exhausted, and the index rebounds [7][8][9]. - **News**: Beijing eases housing purchase restrictions, and the US raises IPO liquidity thresholds [8][9]. - **Funding**: A - share trading volume is stable, and the central bank conducts net injections [9]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Try a bull - spread strategy on the CSI 300 index [9]. Treasury Bond Futures - **Market Performance**: Treasury bond futures decline, and short - term bonds are relatively strong [10]. - **Funding**: The central bank's reverse - repurchase operations result in net injections, and the funding rate is seasonally up but controllable [10]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Consider going long on the T contract on pullbacks and participate in the 2603 contract cash - and - carry arbitrage and basis - widening strategies [12]. Precious Metals - **Market Review**: Overseas markets are closed for holidays. Some precious metals experience price adjustments, with platinum strengthening and palladium once hitting the daily limit down [13][15]. - **Outlook**: The medium - to - long - term price of precious metals has an upward trend, but short - term fluctuations exist. Adopt a long - position strategy on dips [16]. Shipping Index (European Line) - **Index**: SCFIS and SCFI indices show an upward trend [19]. - **Fundamentals**: Container capacity increases, and demand in the eurozone and the US is weak [19]. - **Logic**: The futures contract is in a consolidation phase, with limited drivers, and is expected to oscillate in the short term [19]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: High prices suppress demand, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term. Hold protective put options [24]. - **Alumina**: The market is oversupplied, and the price is expected to oscillate around the cash - cost line [26]. - **Aluminum**: The market is in a state of macro - positive expectations versus fundamental pressure, and the price is expected to oscillate widely [29]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: High costs and weak demand limit price movements, and the price is expected to oscillate in a high - level range [31]. - **Zinc**: TC stabilizes, demand is weak, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [36]. - **Tin**: Supply is improving, and the price is expected to oscillate at a high level. Adopt a wait - and - see approach [40]. - **Nickel**: The market is affected by expectations of tightened ore supply, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly [42]. - **Stainless Steel**: The market is in a state of strong expectations versus weak reality, and the price is expected to oscillate and adjust [46]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market is in a state of high - level oscillation, with strong capital sentiment. The price is expected to oscillate widely [50]. - **Polysilicon**: The price is in a high - level oscillation, with demand weakness. Adopt a wait - and - see approach [53]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The price is expected to oscillate at a low level. Pay attention to production - cut implementation [55]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Steel production is cut, and inventory is reduced. The price is expected to oscillate. Consider exiting the 1 - 5 positive spread and looking for opportunities to go long on the 5 - month iron - ore ratio [57][58]. - **Iron Ore**: Supply is at a high level, and demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate. Adopt a short - term range - trading strategy on the 05 contract [60]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply may decrease, and demand is weak. Switch to short - selling on rallies [66]. - **Coke**: The third price cut is implemented, and the price is expected to decline. Switch to short - selling on rallies [70][71]. - **Silicon Iron**: Supply is reduced, and demand is stable. The price is expected to oscillate in a range [73]. - **Silicon Manganese**: High inventory suppresses price rebounds, and the price is expected to run weakly. Consider short - selling when the price rebounds above the Ningxia spot cost [76]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: South American harvest expectations suppress prices, and customs policies affect domestic supply. Be cautious in short - term operations [79]. - **Pigs**: Seasonal demand supports the market, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term [81]. - **Corn**: Supply and demand are balanced, and the price is in a stalemate. Pay attention to selling sentiment and policy releases [84]. - **Sugar**: The international market is bearish, and the domestic market may have limited rebounds. Adopt a bearish - on - rebounds strategy [85]. - **Cotton**: US cotton oscillates at the bottom, and domestic cotton prices are expected to rise. The supply pressure is released, and the long - term outlook is optimistic [88]. - **Eggs**: Supply pressure is high but eases marginally. Near - month contracts are expected to oscillate at the bottom [92]. - **Oils**: Palm oil may continue to rise but also faces downward risks. Soybean oil and rapeseed oil have different market situations. Adopt corresponding strategies according to different varieties [93][95][96]. - **Jujubes**: The price rebounds. Pay attention to sales in the distribution areas. Consider selling call options [97]. - **Apples**: The price oscillates. Consider closing long positions [98]. Energy Chemicals - **PX**: Valuation increases, and downstream feedback is negative. The upside is limited. Reduce long positions on rallies and consider long - term low - buying [100]. - **PTA**: Follow PX trends, and the upside is limited. Reduce long positions on rallies and consider long - term low - buying [102]. - **Short - Fiber**: Supply is high, and demand is weak. Follow raw - material fluctuations [104]. - **Bottle Chips**: Supply is expected to increase, and processing fees may be compressed. Adopt the same strategy as PTA and short - sell processing fees on rallies [106]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Supply is expected to decrease, but the cost support is limited. The price is expected to oscillate. Adopt a 5 - 9 reverse - arbitrage strategy [108]. - **Pure Benzene**: Supply is stable, and demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate in a range [109]. - **Styrene**: Supply and demand both increase, and the price is expected to oscillate in a range [111]. - **LLDPE**: Supply and demand are weak. Go long on the 2605 contract in the short term [113]. - **PP**: Pay attention to the expansion of PDH profits [3]. - **Methanol**: The market is expected to balance in the first quarter of next year. Pay attention to the contraction of MTO05 [114]. - **Caustic Soda**: Supply and demand are under pressure, and the price is expected to decline [116]. - **PVC**: Supply is expected to increase, and demand is weak. The price is expected to decline after a rebound [117]. - **Soda Ash**: Supply is stable, and demand is weak. Short - sell on rallies [120]. - **Glass**: The price is under pressure. Adopt a wait - and - see approach [120]. - **Natural Rubber**: The price is driven by macro - sentiment, but the fundamentals are weak. Try short - selling around 15700 [122]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term. Avoid short - selling the BR2602 contract [124][125].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current market trends and economic indicators, highlighting the mixed signals in various sectors, including precious metals, stock indices, and crude oil, while emphasizing the potential for policy support and market recovery in the near future [1][2][3][4]. Precious Metals - Silver prices have surged to a historical high, driven by lower-than-expected U.S. CPI data, which stands at 2.7% year-on-year, below the anticipated 3.1% [2][17]. - The overall downtrend in CPI provides room for interest rate cuts, supporting the long-term upward trend in precious metals due to factors like weakened dollar credit and central bank gold purchases [2][17]. Stock Indices - U.S. stock markets were closed, but previous trading saw an increase in stock indices, particularly in the defense and military sectors, with a total market turnover of 1.94 trillion yuan [3][10]. - The financing balance increased by 10.127 billion yuan, indicating a positive outlook for A-shares, supported by policy backing, capital influx, and industrial empowerment [3][10]. Crude Oil - Crude oil prices saw a slight increase of 0.38%, with Saudi Arabia's average daily crude oil exports reaching a two-and-a-half-year high of 7.1 million barrels in October, up from 6.46 million barrels in September [4][13]. - Despite geopolitical tensions and potential sanctions on Russia, the overall trend for crude oil remains downward [4][13]. Economic Indicators - The U.S. non-farm payroll data showed a mixed picture, with an addition of 64,000 jobs, surpassing the expected 50,000, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% [2][17]. - The People's Bank of China is expected to maintain a moderately loose monetary policy to support economic stability and reasonable price recovery [7][12]. Industry News - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange issued a notice to Sunflower regarding its asset acquisition plan, indicating ongoing corporate activities and market dynamics [8]. Shipping Index - The European shipping index showed fluctuations, with expectations for price stability as shipping companies prepare for increased demand ahead of the Lunar New Year [30].

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Group 1: Gold Market Insights - Gold prices have reached an all-time high of $4500 per ounce, with a cumulative increase of over 70% this year [1] - Factors driving gold prices include geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela, potential conflicts involving Iran and Israel, uncertainties from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a weakening dollar, and rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - Analysts from Dongfang Jincheng believe gold prices will remain in an upward trend due to rising US debt risks, strong global central bank demand for gold, and ongoing interest rate cuts in the US [1] Group 2: Copper Market Dynamics - Copper futures have surpassed $12,000 per ton for the first time, driven by supply disruptions from mine shutdowns, surging industrial demand, concerns over potential copper tariffs, and expectations of monetary easing from the Federal Reserve [1] - The price of copper has increased by over 38% this year, potentially marking the largest annual gain since 2009 [1] - Citigroup forecasts that in a bullish scenario, copper prices could reach $15,000 per ton as a result of a weaker dollar and further interest rate cuts, attracting more investors [2] Group 3: Broader Non-Ferrous Metals Outlook - The non-ferrous metals sector offers diverse investment strategies, including precious metals like gold for hedging, and strategic metals like lithium and rare earths benefiting from technological advancements [2] - Analysts from CITIC Securities and Zhongtai Securities expect the non-ferrous metals sector to continue its bullish trend, driven by rigid supply-demand dynamics and geopolitical tensions [2] - The Huabao ETF, which covers a wide range of non-ferrous metals, has seen significant inflows, indicating investor confidence in the sector's future performance [2][4]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No information about industry investment ratings is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Copper - The current high copper price is mainly driven by the structural imbalance of supply and inventory. The COMEX - LME premium leads to the continuous siphoning of non - US copper resources by the US, intensifying the supply shortage in non - US regions. The Fed's interest rate cuts and balance - sheet expansion boost market risk appetite and support copper prices. - The long - term TC in 2026 is $0/ dry ton. As long as the by - product profit can be higher than the smelting cost, the cash - flow profit of smelters can be maintained. The key to the tightness in the smelting end transferred from the tightness in the mine end lies in the price trend of by - products such as sulfuric acid. - SMM expects that China's electrolytic copper production may continue to rise in December, with sufficient spot supply. High copper prices suppress terminal demand, resulting in a large discount in the spot market this week, an increase in social inventory, and a weakening of downstream operating rates and order releases. - In the future, the upward drivers are the further deterioration of the overseas inventory structure and the further improvement of interest - rate cut expectations; the downward driver is the negative feedback from weakening demand, but the downside space is limited in non - recession scenarios. In the long run, the bottom center of copper prices may continue to rise [1]. Aluminum - Alumina futures maintained a low - level shock yesterday. The fundamental pattern of oversupply in the spot market has not improved. The root cause is the structural surplus between stable supply growth and peak demand, which has triggered a comprehensive negative feedback cycle from inventory to cost. The supply is rigid, and the weekly output increased by 0.5 million tons to 1.689 million tons, leading to a weekly increase in the entire industrial chain inventory to a new high. After the price breaks through the industry's cash - cost line, enterprises pressure the price of upstream bauxite, and the cost - support level moves down dynamically. Alumina prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level around the cash - cost line, with a reference range of 2450 - 2650 yuan/ton for the main contract. - Electrolytic aluminum futures maintained a high - level shock yesterday. The spot discount widened to - 170 yuan/ton, indicating poor market acceptance at high prices and sluggish spot trading. Macroscopically, the overseas easing expectation is strengthened, and the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December. The employment data from October to November shows a significant cooling of the labor market, consolidating the logic of interest - rate cuts, and the weakening US dollar is beneficial to aluminum prices. Domestically, policies remain positive. On the supply side, the new production capacities in China and Indonesia are steadily released, and the operating output increases slightly; on the demand side, it enters the traditional off - season, the operating rates of downstream aluminum - processing sectors generally decline, and the proportion of molten aluminum decreases to 76.3%, reflecting weakening terminal consumption. The inventory structure is differentiated, and the on - the - way inventory in Xinjiang has increased due to improved transportation. Aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate widely in the short term, with a reference operating range of 21800 - 22600 yuan/ton for the main contract of Shanghai aluminum [3]. Aluminum Alloy - The cast - aluminum - alloy market maintained a slightly stronger shock yesterday. The core contradiction in the current market is the game between strong cost support and the reality of weakening marginal demand. On the cost side, the supply of scrap aluminum, especially primary aluminum, is continuously and comprehensively tight, and holders generally hold back supplies and support prices, causing recycled - aluminum plants to face high procurement costs. In addition, the stricter implementation of reverse invoicing in some regions recently is expected to increase the cost by about 100 yuan/ton, and some enterprises have raised prices urgently. On the demand side, high aluminum prices suppress the purchasing willingness of downstream die - casting enterprises, and enterprises mainly purchase on demand and wait and see cautiously. Although there is a phased impulse demand at the end of the year, the overall slowdown is obvious. The social inventory has decreased slightly for several consecutive weeks to 5.34 million tons, indicating a tight - balance state in the market. The price of ADC12 is expected to continue to fluctuate in a high - level range in the short term, with a reference range of 20800 - 21600 yuan/ton for the main contract [5]. Zinc - The TC of zinc has stopped falling and stabilized, and zinc prices are fluctuating. Domestic zinc - concentrate production has entered the production - reduction season, and the domestic zinc - mine output decreased month - on - month in November. As the risk of short - squeezing overseas eases and the Shanghai - London ratio is repaired, the window for zinc - mine imports is opened, and the TC shows signs of stopping falling and stabilizing. On the smelting side, due to profit pressure, more enterprises are actively reducing production and controlling output, and the increase in refined - zinc output is limited. On the demand side, the operating rates of downstream processing industries are basically stable. After the center of zinc prices moves down, enterprises replenish stocks at low prices, the domestic spot zinc ingots maintain a premium, and the social inventory continues to decline. In terms of inventory, the LME inventory has increased significantly, and the 0 - 3 structure has changed to a discount, easing the short - squeezing risk. Macroscopically, the inflation and employment data in the US in November improve the expectation of interest - rate cuts, which supports zinc prices, and the main contract should focus on the support level of 22850 - 22950 [9]. Tin - On the supply side, the resumption of tin - mine production in Myanmar is expected to accelerate, and the import volume has steadily recovered in November. Attention should be paid to the subsequent increase in supply. On the demand side, tin - solder enterprises in South China show certain resilience. Against the background of the traditional peak season, some downstream electronic - consumption and new - energy - related orders support the operating rate, making the overall trading atmosphere in this region better than that in East China, especially in the sub - fields related to new - energy vehicles and photovoltaic solder strips, where the demand remains stable. In East China, the operating rates of tin - solder enterprises are more obviously suppressed as they are more oriented towards traditional consumer electronics and white - goods fields. Recently, there are signs of improvement in the supply from Myanmar and Indonesia, and previous long positions should be gradually closed for profit. Subsequently, attention should be paid to the macro situation and the recovery of the supply side [11]. Nickel - The Shanghai nickel futures fluctuated widely yesterday, showing a relatively strong trend during the day and a slight decline at night. Recently, the market has mainly traded around the expectation of tightened nickel - ore supply. The increase in domestic nickel prices has widened, but the spot trading of refined nickel remains cold. The spot premium of Jinchuan nickel resources has risen, and traders are cautious about purchasing at high premiums. In terms of nickel ore, the FOB price of 1.4% nickel ore from the Eramen mine in northern Philippines was settled at $40, and the shipping efficiency is acceptable; the domestic - trade benchmark price in Indonesia in December (Phase II) is expected to fall by $0.11 - 0.18/ wet ton, with a mainstream domestic - trade premium of + 25. The domestic - trade price of nickel ore is expected to continue to decline. In terms of nickel iron, the support from the ore end is increasing, and the pressure on prices from steel mills has eased due to improved profits, and the recent transaction price has risen slightly. The demand for stainless steel remains weak, and steel mills are cautious about raw - material procurement, with weak terminal demand. At the end of the year, the production schedule of downstream ternary materials has declined slightly, and the medium - term new production capacity will also have a restrictive effect, and the price of nickel sulfate has fallen slightly. Overseas inventory is accumulating at a high level but at a slower pace, while the pressure on domestic social inventory is increasing. Overall, the expectation of Indonesia's increased control over nickel ore has boosted recent sentiment, but the actual implementation remains to be observed. The short - term reality is still weak, and the medium - term fundamental looseness restricts the upside space of prices. The futures are expected to continue to fluctuate and repair in the short term, but the upside space after the rapid breakthrough of the support level remains to be observed. Attention should be paid to the possibility of a callback after the digestion of news impacts, with a reference range of 123000 - 130000 for the main contract [12]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel futures maintained a relatively strong shock yesterday, with a slight decline at night. The price - increase atmosphere in the现货 market has become stronger, steel - mill agents led the price increase, and some traders and downstream enterprises replenished stocks at low prices, resulting in an overall increase in trading volume. Macroscopically, the Fed cut interest rates as expected this year, and the domestic central bank injected liquidity, and the policy window has shown a certain attitude in stabilizing growth and promoting consumption. In the nickel - ore market, the news from Indonesia has been fluctuating, strengthening the market's expectation of tightened ore supply. The FOB price of 1.4% nickel ore from the Eramen mine in northern Philippines was settled at $40; the domestic - trade benchmark price in Indonesia in December (Phase II) is expected to fall by $0.11 - 0.18/ wet ton, with a mainstream domestic - trade premium of + 25. The bargaining range for nickel iron has been raised, and the profit losses of iron plants have been somewhat repaired; the price of ferrochrome has been running steadily, and factories are mainly fulfilling orders. The supply is relatively high, but some enterprises may conduct annual maintenance at the end of the year, and the loss pressure may also force more steel mills to actively reduce production, slightly easing the supply pressure. In the off - season of demand, the order releases in downstream fields such as home appliances and architectural decoration are limited, and market transactions are mainly based on rigid demand, with a low willingness for large - scale procurement. The social inventory is decreasing overall, but the reality of high inventory is still prominent. Overall, the futures are greatly affected by overall sentiment, the supply pressure in the fundamentals has slightly eased, and the cost support from the ore end and nickel iron has been strengthened, but the demand boost in the off - season is insufficient. The short - term sentiment in the stainless - steel market has improved, but the supply - demand game in the fundamentals continues. It is expected to adjust through shocks in the short term, with a reference range of 12500 - 13200 for the main contract. Subsequently, attention should be paid to the news from the nickel - ore end and the implementation of steel - mill production cuts [15]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium - carbonate futures remained strong yesterday. The main contract LC2605 continued to rise by 5.89% to 124720 at the close after approaching the daily limit at the end of the session and then reducing positions and falling back, with high capital sentiment. There is a lot of incremental news. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange announced that starting from the trading time on December 26, the daily opening - position limits for non - futures - company members or clients in contracts LC2601, LC2602, LC2603, LC2604, and LC2605 shall not exceed 400 lots respectively, and those in contracts LC2606, LC2607, LC2608, LC2610, LC2610, LC2611, and LC2612 shall not exceed 800 lots respectively. The minimum order quantity for trading instructions has been adjusted from 1 lot to 5 lots, and the minimum closing - order quantity remains 1 lot. In addition, Jiemian News reported that according to a person close to CATL, the lithium - ore mining project in the lower reaches is expected to resume production around the Spring Festival. Fundamentally, the supply and demand are both strong. The production data last week maintained a slight increase. Recently, the increment of new salt - lake lithium - extraction projects has been partially released. After the completion of maintenance of some projects, the lithium - extraction production from spodumene is expected to increase in December, while the production from mica remains stable with a slight decrease. Subsequently, attention should be paid to the resumption progress of large enterprises. The recycling end has shown a slight upward trend recently. The downstream demand maintains a certain resilience. In the off - season, the market's production - schedule expectations for downstream industries in January are mostly a slight month - on - month decrease, mainly driven by the reduction in ternary materials for power batteries. The inventory reduction slowed down last week. The inventories of upstream smelters and downstream sectors continued to decrease, while the inventories of battery - cell factories and traders increased. The high off - balance - sheet hidden inventory may also pose a certain pressure. The short - term balance fundamentals support the price to some extent, but there is limited new driving force in the future. Recently, the futures performance has deviated from the spot market in the capital - driven market. Negative news may suppress sentiment, intensifying the long - short game. The futures may retreat and then fluctuate widely, with a reference range of 118,000 - 122,000 for the main contract [17]. Industrial Silicon - The spot price of industrial silicon has stabilized. The futures price has oscillated and rebounded by 145 yuan/ton to 8780 yuan/ton. Both supply and demand are stable with a downward trend, and the expectation of industrial - silicon production reduction is further increasing. Attention should be paid to the subsequent implementation. The expectation of joint production cuts by multiple leading enterprises to support prices is rising. Currently, the weekly production has decreased slightly without obvious changes, and attention should be paid to the follow - up progress. The expectation of rising coal prices also provides support at the bottom. It is expected that the weak supply - demand situation will continue in December. Attention should be paid to the implementation of the decrease in industrial - silicon production. It is still expected that the industrial - silicon price will oscillate at a low level, with the main price - fluctuation range likely to be between 8000 - 9000 yuan/ton. If the production does decrease significantly, it is expected to break through 10,000 yuan/ton upwards. However, if polysilicon production is significantly reduced, the price will fall [19]. Polysilicon - The spot price of polysilicon has slightly declined, and the futures price has oscillated, declined, and then recovered, rising by 380 yuan/ton to 59225 yuan/ton. The exchange announced that non - futures - company members or clients shall not open more than 200 lots in each contract on a single day. Against the background of weak demand, upstream enterprises hope to drive up the prices of the entire industrial chain by supporting prices. Recently, downstream enterprises have raised their quotes under the pressure of rising raw - material prices. The prices of silicon wafers have increased by 2 - 4%, the prices of battery cells have increased by 5%, and the prices of components have increased slightly by 0.15%, but the profits are still under pressure. From the perspective of terminal installation, after the new policy, due to the relatively concentrated power - generation time of photovoltaic installations, the advantage of more dispersed power - generation time of new - energy wind power has emerged, so the integrated development of wind, solar, and energy storage may be a more profitable development direction. For the photovoltaic industrial chain to increase the overall price level, the demand side needs to find more application scenarios to absorb the gradually rising costs. The polysilicon price will still oscillate at a high level, and the futures price is still at a significant premium to the spot market. Attention should be paid to the production - reduction amplitude or the pressure of price decline. In terms of trading strategies, it is advisable to wait and see for the time being, and pay attention to the subsequent production - reduction situation and the acceptance of price adjustments. The open interest of the near - month contract has decreased to 12,700 lots, and the open interest of the 2602 contract is 28,900 lots. Investors are still reminded to pay attention to position management [20]. 3. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper: The current price is 94,690 yuan/ton, up 1,220 yuan/ton (1.31%) from the previous day. - SMM 1 electrolytic copper premium/discount: - 310 yuan/ton, down 95 yuan/ton from the previous day. - The refined - scrap spread is 3,544 yuan/ton, up 409.97 yuan/ton (13.08%) [1]. Monthly Fundamental Data (November) - Electrolytic copper production: 1.1031 million tons, up 1.15 million tons (1.05%) month - on - month. - Electrolytic copper imports: 0.2711 million tons, down 0.011 million tons (- 3.90%) month - on - month [1]. Weekly Fundamental Data - Imported copper - concentrate index: - 43.65 dollars/ton, down 0.57 dollars/ton (1.32%) week - on - week. - Domestic mainstream port copper - concentrate inventory: 0.7314 million tons, down 0.0325 million tons (- 4.25%) week - on - week [1]. Inventory Data - Domestic social inventory: 0.1684 million tons, up 0.0039 million tons (2.37%) week - on - week. - Bonded - area inventory: 0.0766 million tons, up 0.0011 million tons (1.46%) week - on - week. - SHFE inventory: 0.0958 million tons, up 0.0064 million tons (7.18%) week - on - week [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread

Group 1: Gold Market - London spot gold has reached an all-time high of $4500 per ounce, with a cumulative increase of over 70% this year [1][6] - Domestic gold prices in China have also surged, with Shanghai Gold Exchange's Au99.99 price surpassing 1000 yuan per gram [1][6] - Factors driving gold prices include geopolitical tensions, a weakening dollar, and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][6] Group 2: Copper Market - LME copper futures have broken through $12,000 per ton for the first time, reaching a historical high of $12,133 per ton on December 24, with a year-to-date increase of over 38% [1][7] - Citigroup predicts that copper prices could reach $15,000 in a bullish scenario due to a weaker dollar and further interest rate cuts [7] - The copper market is influenced by supply disruptions, industrial demand, and concerns over potential copper tariffs [1][7] Group 3: Broader Non-Ferrous Metals Market - The non-ferrous metals sector is seen as a diversified investment opportunity, encompassing precious metals like gold, strategic metals like lithium and rare earths, and industrial metals like copper and aluminum [7] - Institutions believe that the non-ferrous metals sector will continue its bullish trend, with various firms expressing optimism about the ongoing market conditions [7][8] - The Huabao non-ferrous ETF (159876) has shown positive performance, reflecting investor confidence in the sector, with a daily inflow of 9.81 million yuan [8][10] Group 4: Investment Strategies - A comprehensive investment approach through ETFs covering various non-ferrous metals can help mitigate risks associated with investing in single metals [10] - The Huabao ETF and its linked funds provide exposure to a wide range of metals, making them suitable for portfolio diversification [10]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current economic environment, highlighting the Chinese central bank's continued implementation of a moderately loose monetary policy and the recent adjustments in the Beijing housing market to support home purchases by non-local families and families with multiple children [1][8]. Group 1: Financial Markets - The U.S. stock indices rose, with the defense and military sector leading gains, while the agriculture sector lagged behind. The market turnover reached 1.90 trillion yuan, and the financing balance increased by 14.859 billion yuan to 25,145.96 billion yuan [2][12]. - The A-share market is expected to maintain a long-term bullish trend supported by policy backing, capital influx, and industrial empowerment, with the upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut likely to enhance global capital flow and risk appetite [2][12]. Group 2: Oil Market - Saudi Arabia's average daily crude oil exports reached 7.1 million barrels in October, the highest level in two and a half years, up from 6.46 million barrels in September [3][15]. - The overall trend in the oil market remains downward, influenced by geopolitical tensions and potential sanctions on Russia's energy sector [3][15]. Group 3: Agricultural Products - Palm oil prices are expected to improve due to better export data from Malaysia, while soybean oil faces downward pressure from high production expectations [4][30]. - The domestic soybean market is experiencing a supply surplus, with auction prices declining, leading to a bearish outlook for soybean meal prices [29][30]. Group 4: Metals - Gold and silver prices are stabilizing, supported by lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which may provide room for further interest rate cuts [20]. - Copper prices are under pressure due to tight supply conditions and fluctuating demand from various sectors, including automotive and construction [21]. Group 5: Shipping Index - The European shipping index has shown a slight decline, with expectations for price stabilization as shipping companies adjust their pricing strategies ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year [33].