1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Nickel is in a low - level oscillation due to the game between high inventory accumulation and Indonesian risks. Stainless steel has a weak reality that drags down steel prices and is in a short - term low - level oscillation. Industrial silicon has a strong upward drive for the disk due to warehouse receipt depletion. Polysilicon is in a policy vacuum period and the disk returns to fundamentals. Lithium carbonate may face downward risks from mine resumption. Palm oil may see the end of short - term negative news with the MPOB report next week, and attention should be paid to the implementation of production cuts in November. Soybean oil is mainly for long - allocation without an independent upward drive. Soybean meal is oscillating, waiting for the guidance of the USDA supply - demand report. Soybean No.1 is oscillating due to repeated trade sentiment. Corn requires attention to the spot market. Sugar requires attention to policy changes. Cotton is expected to maintain a narrow - range oscillation in the near term. Live pigs are accumulating contradictions and waiting for spot confirmation. Peanuts are facing supply pressure [2][4][5][28][69][80]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Fundamentals** - Nickel: High inventory accumulation and supply - demand imbalance on the one hand, and uncertainties in Indonesian policies on the other hand, result in a low - level oscillation. The replacement of nickel plates with ferronickel in the nickel alloy end and the expected increase in pure nickel production limit the upward elasticity. However, the uncertainty of Indonesian supply governance policies makes short - sellers lack confidence [4]. - Stainless steel: The lack of upward drive in the real fundamentals, with weak consumption in the post - real - estate cycle, high upstream inventory, and a large number of expiring warehouse receipts, leads to a low - level oscillation. Although the supply is elastic, the cost decline also limits the downward space [5]. - **Inventory Tracking** - Refined nickel: On November 7, the 27 - warehouse social inventory of refined nickel in China increased by 1934 tons to 50,680 tons. LME nickel inventory increased by 1002 tons to 253,104 tons [6]. - Stainless steel: In October, SMM stainless steel mill inventory was 1.574 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 9% and a month - on - month increase of 3%. On November 6, SMM stainless steel social inventory slightly decreased to 946,000 tons, and the total social inventory of steel - linked stainless steel increased by 0.29% week - on - week [8]. - **Market News** - There are multiple events in Indonesia, such as the takeover of a nickel mine by the forestry working group, sanctions on mining companies, and regulations on the approval of RKAB. In addition, China has suspended a non - official subsidy for imported copper and nickel from Russia, and Trump has proposed additional tariffs on China [9][10][11]. 3.2 Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Price Trends** - Industrial silicon: The disk price is strongly oscillated, and the spot price has increased. It closed at 9220 yuan/ton on Friday [28]. - Polysilicon: The disk center has declined, and the spot price is stable, closing at 53,215 yuan/ton on Friday [28]. - **Supply - Demand Fundamentals** - Industrial silicon: The supply side has a slight reduction in weekly industry inventory. The southwest region has reduced production, and the overall output in November - December is expected to decrease. The demand side is supported by polysilicon and silicone, but the demand may decline in the future [29][30]. - Polysilicon: The short - term weekly output has decreased, and the upstream inventory is flat. The demand side has a decrease in silicon wafer production scheduling [30][31]. - **Market Outlook** - Industrial silicon: The depletion of warehouse receipts provides upward drive for the disk. It is recommended to take a long - position approach when the price drops [33]. - Polysilicon: In the policy vacuum period, the disk trades based on supply - demand. It is recommended to short at high prices [33]. 3.3 Lithium Carbonate - **Price Trends** - The futures contract oscillates widely in the range of 77,000 - 83,000 tons. The 2511 contract closes at 80,460 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 1160 yuan/ton, and the 2601 contract closes at 82,300 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 1520 yuan/ton [69]. - **Supply - Demand Fundamentals** - Supply: The weekly output increases to 21,534 tons, and the inventory decreases by 3405 tons to 124,000 tons. The cost of lithium carbonate may increase due to the supplementary payment of mining rights transfer income [70]. - Demand: In October 2025, the domestic energy storage market completed 10GW/29.4GWh of energy storage system and EPC general contracting bidding, showing a decline compared to September [70]. - **Market Outlook** - There is a risk of price decline after the resumption of mines in Jiangxi. The futures main - contract price is expected to be in the range of 70,000 - 83,000 yuan/ton [71]. 3.4 Palm Oil and Soybean Oil - **Previous Week's Views and Logic** - Palm oil: The market is worried about high production in Malaysia in the fourth quarter, and the 01 contract decreased by 1.59% last week, with a possible short - term stabilization [80]. - Soybean oil: In a large - supply environment, it follows the oil and fat sector to oscillate weakly, but its strong export demand makes it relatively strong among oil and fat varieties, and the 01 contract increased by 0.39% last week [80]. - **This Week's Views and Logic** - Palm oil: Malaysia may have high production in the fourth quarter, and the inventory is expected to be high. Indonesia has large export pressure in November. Although it may show a short - term end of negative news, the market has not fully priced in the high production in November - December. The inventory at the origin is expected to increase, and the price needs additional demand stimulation to stabilize [81]. - Soybean oil: The production situation in Brazil is good, and the supply is large. The domestic soybean arrival is sufficient, and the export demand may maintain the monthly de - stocking process. It is mainly for long - allocation but has no independent upward drive [84].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report Bullish Factors - The implementation of mining quotas in Indonesia and the rainy season in the Philippines support costs, leading to a tightening supply at the mining end [3]. - The high - nickel trend in the new energy sector continues, providing structural incremental support for the demand for nickel sulfate [3]. Bearish Factors - LME nickel inventories have exceeded 252,000 tons, reaching a five - year high, and domestic electrolytic nickel production has surged year - on - year. The oversupply pressure continues to suppress the market [3]. - Orders in the stainless steel sector are weak, external demand is blocked, and the weak terminal consumption situation remains unchanged [3]. Trading Advisory Viewpoint - Market sentiment is cautious. In the short term, it is difficult to break the oscillation dilemma of "cost support and high inventory pressure." Interval operation is recommended [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Data - **Nickel Futures and Spot Prices**: The latest value of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 119,750 yuan/ton, down 1,200 yuan (-0.99%) week - on - week. The LME nickel 3M is 15,055 dollars/ton, down 195 dollars (-0.80%) week - on - week. The prices of various nickel spot products, such as Jinchuan nickel, imported nickel, etc., all declined [4]. - **Stainless Steel Futures and Spot Prices**: The main contract of stainless steel is 12,590 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan (0%) week - on - week. The prices of stainless steel continuous contracts also showed different degrees of decline [4]. - **Inventory Data**: Domestic social nickel inventory is 48,104 tons, down 698 tons; LME nickel inventory is 253,104 tons, down 24 tons; stainless steel social inventory is 946,800 tons, up 400 tons; nickel pig iron inventory is 29,564 tons, up 502 tons [7]. Supply - Side Situation - **Primary Nickel Supply and Inventory**: The monthly production of refined nickel in China and the total monthly supply of primary nickel (including imports) show certain seasonal characteristics. Domestic and LME nickel inventories also have seasonal trends [11][13][14]. - **Upstream Nickel Ore**: The price of Philippine laterite nickel ore 1.5% (FOB) and the inventory of nickel ore at Chinese ports have their own trends. The production of nickel iron in China and Indonesia also shows seasonal characteristics [16][18][19]. Demand - Side Situation - **Downstream Nickel Sulfate**: The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate, its premium over primary nickel, and the profit margins of nickel beans producing nickel sulfate and externally purchased nickel sulfate producing electrowon nickel all show certain trends. The monthly production of nickel sulfate in China and the monthly production capacity of ternary precursors also have seasonal characteristics [20][24][25]. - **Stainless Steel**: The profit margin of Chinese 304 stainless steel cold - rolled coils, monthly stainless steel production, and stainless steel inventory all show seasonal trends [27][28][30].

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]

Group 1: Report Title and Investment Rating - Report Title: Entertainment and Stainless Steel Daily Review 20251106: Weak Cost Support, Hold Short Positions in Stainless Steel [1] - Investment Rating: Not provided Group 2: Core Views - Nickel: On November 5, the main nickel contract fluctuated weakly. The trading volume was 123,448 lots (+577), and the open interest was 115,164 lots (-3,296). LME nickel fell 0.40%. The spot market trading was average, and the basis premium decreased. The supply side showed that nickel ore prices remained flat. Last week, the arrival volume of nickel ore at ports increased, and port inventories decreased. Nickel pig iron plants' losses deepened, and production decreased in November, while Indonesian production increased. Nickel pig iron inventories tightened. In November, domestic electrolytic nickel production decreased, and export profits expanded. On the demand side, ternary production increased, stainless steel plant production decreased, and alloy and electroplating demand was stable. In terms of inventory, SHFE inventory increased, LME inventory increased, social inventory decreased, and bonded area inventory decreased. Overall, the nickel fundamentals were weak with inventory pressure, but the valuation was at a low level, and nickel prices were expected to fluctuate at a low level [2]. - Stainless Steel: On November 5, the main stainless steel contract fluctuated downward. The trading volume was 90,380 lots (-21,042), and the open interest was 74,412 lots (-1,663). The spot market trading was weak, and the basis premium expanded. In terms of inventory, SHFE inventory remained flat, and last week's 300-series social inventory was 613,600 tons (+900). On the supply side, stainless steel production decreased in November, and 300-series production was basically flat. On the demand side, terminal demand was weak. At the cost end, high-nickel pig iron prices fell, and high-carbon ferrochrome prices remained flat. Overall, the fundamentals were loose, cost support was weak, and stainless steel was expected to fluctuate weakly [2]. Group 3: Market Data Summary Nickel Market - **Futures Contracts**: The closing prices of nickel futures contracts on November 5 showed various changes compared to the previous day and two weeks ago. For example, the near-month contract closed at 119,720 yuan/ton (+330), the continuous first contract at 120,030 yuan/ton (+330), etc. [2] - **Spot Market**: The average prices of various nickel products such as SMM 1 electrolytic nickel, 1 Jinchuan nickel, and imported nickel also changed. For instance, SMM 1 electrolytic nickel's average price was 120,950 yuan/ton (-850) [2]. - **Inventory**: SHFE nickel inventory increased, LME nickel inventory increased, social inventory decreased, and bonded area inventory decreased [2]. Stainless Steel Market - **Futures Contracts**: The closing prices of stainless steel futures contracts on November 5 also changed. For example, the near-month contract closed at 12,550 yuan/ton (0), the continuous first contract at 12,535 yuan/ton (-10) [2]. - **Spot Market**: The average prices of different types of stainless steel products such as 304/2B coils and 316L/2B coils decreased. For example, 304/2B coil - cut edge (Wuxi) average price was 17,950 yuan/ton (-500) [2]. - **Inventory**: SHFE stainless steel inventory remained flat, and last week's 300-series social inventory was 613,600 tons (+900) [2]. Group 4: Industry News - EU Investigation: The European Commission announced an in - depth investigation into MMG's acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business. The deal, worth about $500 million, involves two nickel - iron mines and two Brazilian construction projects. The investigation aims to address concerns about potential impacts on the EU stainless steel industry's competitiveness and raw material prices. The deadline for the adjustment phase is March 20, 2026 [2]. - Huayou Cobalt: Huayou Cobalt stated that its precursor business can achieve full self - supply of nickel raw materials. The Indonesian Pomalaa project is expected to be completed and put into production next year. The company will focus on upstream resource development and overseas material capacity layout to enhance self - supply and competitiveness [2]. Group 5: Trading Strategies - Nickel: The trading strategy is to wait and see [2]. - Stainless Steel: It is recommended to hold short positions. If the current price cannot effectively break through the support level, take profit and wait and see [2].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The nickel market has an oversupply situation with high inventories, and the nickel price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation. However, the sharp reduction in nickel ore supply from the Philippines in the fourth quarter may lead to a rebound in nickel prices [2]. - The stainless - steel market has weak demand, accumulating inventories, and weakening cost support, and the stainless - steel price is expected to continue the bottom - level oscillation trend [4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel Variety Market Analysis - **Futures**: On November 4, 2025, the Shanghai nickel main contract 2512 opened at 120,800 yuan/ton and closed at 119,700 yuan/ton, a - 0.99% change from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 122,871 (+25,519) lots, and the open interest was 118,460 (9,789) lots. The contract showed a weak oscillation trend due to macro - factors such as the rising US dollar index, the Fed's hawkish remarks, and the uncertainty of Sino - US tariffs [1]. - **Nickel Ore**: The nickel ore market was calm, with stable prices. There was a supply - demand gap, and the market was in a wait - and - see state. In the Philippines, rainfall and typhoons may cause shipment delays. In Indonesia, the November (first - phase) domestic trade benchmark price is expected to drop by 0.12 - 0.18 US dollars, and the current mainstream premium is +26 [1]. - **Spot**: Jinchuan Group's Shanghai market sales price was 123,500 yuan/ton, a 200 - yuan increase from the previous trading day. The spot transaction was okay, and the spot premiums of each brand remained unchanged. The previous trading day's Shanghai nickel warehouse receipt volume was 30,952 (-254) tons, and the LME nickel inventory was 252,750 (0) tons [2]. Strategy - The nickel price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation, but the situation of price rebound needs attention due to the sharp reduction in Philippine nickel ore supply in the fourth quarter. The recommended strategy is mainly range - trading for single - side operations, and there are no recommended strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options operations [2]. Stainless - steel Variety Market Analysis - **Futures**: On November 4, 2025, the stainless - steel main contract 2511 opened at 12,625 yuan/ton and closed at 12,545 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 111,422 (+3,760) lots, and the open interest was 76,075 (-4,171) lots. It showed a weak oscillation trend, similar to the Shanghai nickel trend, affected by macro - factors and the weakening nickel - iron price [2][3]. - **Spot**: Affected by the continuous decline in futures prices, the downstream's wait - and - see sentiment increased, and the actual transaction was still weak. The stainless - steel prices in Wuxi and Foshan markets remained unchanged, and the high - nickel pig iron ex - factory tax - included average price decreased by 1.00 yuan/nickel point to 921.5 yuan/nickel point [3][4]. Strategy - The stainless - steel price is expected to continue the bottom - level oscillation trend. The single - side strategy is neutral, and there are no recommended strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options operations [4].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Nickel: The fundamentals of nickel are weak with inventory reduction pressure, but the valuation is at a low level. It is expected that the nickel price will fluctuate at a low level. The recommended trading strategy is to wait and see [2]. - Stainless steel: The fundamentals are loose, and the cost support is weak. It is expected that stainless steel will fluctuate weakly. The recommended trading strategy is to hold short positions [2]. Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel Market Data - **Futures Contracts**: On November 3, 2025, for Shanghai nickel futures, the closing prices of near - month, consecutive - one, consecutive - two, and consecutive - three contracts were 122060.00 yuan/ton, 120590.00 yuan/ton, 121180.00 yuan/ton, and 121360.00 yuan/ton respectively. The trading volume of the active contract was 97352.00 hands (-1139), and the open interest was 108671.00 hands (-3846) [2]. - **Spot Prices**: The average price of SMM 1 electrolytic nickel was 123050.00 yuan/ton, and the average price of 1 Jinchuan nickel was 124300.00 yuan/ton [2]. - **LME Market**: The official spot price of LME 3 - month nickel was 15175.00 dollars/ton (-65), the closing price of the electronic disk was 15250.00 dollars/ton, and the closing price of the physical trading was 15226.00 dollars/ton. The trading volume was 5178.00 hands. The total LME nickel inventory was 251238.00 tons (648) [2]. Stainless Steel Market Data - **Futures Contracts**: On November 3, 2025, for Shanghai stainless steel futures, the closing prices of near - month, consecutive - one, consecutive - two, and consecutive - three contracts were 12610.00 yuan/ton, 12630.00 yuan/ton, 12685.00 yuan/ton, and 12705.00 yuan/ton respectively. The trading volume of the active contract was 107662.00 hands (-12218), and the open interest was 77047.00 hands (-4967) [2]. - **Spot Prices**: The average price of 304/2B coil - trimmed edge (Wuxi) was 13450.00 yuan/ton (-50), and the average price of 316L/2B coil (Wuxi) was 25150.00 yuan/ton (-150) [2]. - **Inventory**: The total stainless steel spot inventory was 904700.00 tons, including 2200.00 tons of 200 - series, 613600.00 tons of 300 - series (+900), and 116800.00 tons of 400 - series (-2000) [2]. Industry News - Ambatovy project in Madagascar, operated by Sumitomo Corp, is running smoothly despite recent political unrest. The project aims to produce about 35,000 tons of nickel this fiscal year, with about 15,000 tons produced in the first half - year, similar to the same period last year. Equipment maintenance is planned for November [2]. - In September 2025, the nickel ore export volume of the Philippines was 7.7698 million tons, including 5.57155 million tons to China and 2.19825 million tons to Indonesia [2]. Market Logic - **Nickel**: On November 3, the main contract of Shanghai nickel fluctuated within a range. The spot market trading was weak, and the basis premium narrowed. On the supply side, nickel ore prices were flat, port inventories decreased, nickel - iron plants' losses deepened, and nickel - iron stocks accumulated. On the demand side, ternary production, stainless steel production, and alloy and electroplating demand increased. Overall, the nickel fundamentals are weak with inventory reduction pressure, but the price is at a low level [2]. - **Stainless Steel**: On November 3, the main contract of stainless steel fluctuated downward. The spot market trading was weak, and the basis premium narrowed. The supply increased in October, and the 300 - series production decreased. The terminal demand was weak, and the prices of high - carbon ferrochrome and high - nickel pig iron fell. The fundamentals are loose, and the cost support is weak [2]. Trading Strategies - **Nickel**: The recommended trading strategy is to wait and see [2]. - **Stainless Steel**: The recommended trading strategy is to hold short positions [2].

Investment Rating - The report recommends the industry [4] Core Insights - The lithium business at Greenbushes experienced a production decrease of 6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 21% year-on-year (YoY), with Q3 2025 production at 320,000 tons and sales at 301,000 tons, reflecting a 27% QoQ and 23% YoY decline in sales [1][2] - The average realized price for lithium concentrate was $730 per ton, showing a 1% increase QoQ [1] - The Kwinana lithium hydroxide plant saw a production increase of 31% QoQ and 85% YoY, with Q3 2025 production at 2,775 tons and sales at 2,921 tons, marking a 68% QoQ increase [2][3] - The unit cash production cost for lithium concentrate rose by 6% QoQ to A$388 per ton, reflecting a 40% increase YoY [2][3] - The Nova nickel project reported a production decrease of 33% QoQ and 7% YoY, with Q3 2025 nickel production at 3,429 tons and sales at 3,320 tons [6] - The average realized price for nickel was A$22,830 per ton, down 2% QoQ, while the unit cash cost increased by 72% to A$6.84 per pound [6] Summary by Sections Lithium Business - Greenbushes lithium mine produced 320,000 tons in Q3 2025, down 6% QoQ and 21% YoY, with sales of 301,000 tons, down 27% QoQ and 23% YoY [1][2] - Average realized price for lithium concentrate was $730 per ton, up 1% QoQ [1] - Kwinana lithium hydroxide plant produced 2,775 tons, up 31% QoQ and 85% YoY, with sales of 2,921 tons, up 68% QoQ [2][3] - Unit cash production cost for lithium concentrate increased to A$388 per ton, up 6% QoQ and 40% YoY [2][3] Nickel Business - Nova project produced 3,429 tons of nickel, down 33% QoQ and 7% YoY, with sales of 3,320 tons, down 5% QoQ and 1% YoY [6] - Average realized price for nickel was A$22,830 per ton, down 2% QoQ, while unit cash cost rose to A$6.84 per pound, up 72% [6] Financial Performance - Company revenue for Q3 2025 was A$105.3 million, down 17% QoQ and 26% YoY, primarily due to reduced copper shipments and lower nickel prices [7] - The underlying EBITDA for Nova project was A$24.9 million, down 50% QoQ [7]

Group 1: Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. Group 2: Core Views - The overall trend of Shanghai Nickel and stainless steel was weak this week, with the fundamentals loosening. The market's risk preference was affected by the uncertainty of the December interest rate cut and the repeated progress of Sino - US tariffs. The new regulations for Indonesia's 2026 nickel ore quota application are strict, and the 2026 quota is likely to decrease, tightening the supply at the ore end. The price of ferronickel has been continuously decreasing due to weak downstream demand [3][4]. - In the short - term, the trading logic of nickel and stainless steel futures follows macro - sentiment, while in the long - term, it focuses on fundamentals. The demand for new energy is an important factor in the long - term, and the construction and renovation of underground pipelines during the 14th Five - Year Plan may increase the demand for stainless steel in the medium - term [4][7]. - The basis and monthly spread of nickel and stainless steel are currently stable, with no obvious arbitrage opportunities. The previous high - selling and low - buying strategy for nickel and stainless steel has seen a decline in valuation, and it is recommended to wait and see [9]. Group 3: Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: Core Contradictions and Strategy Recommendations 1.1 Core Contradictions - The overall trend of Shanghai Nickel and stainless steel was weak this week. The macro - level factors such as the uncertainty of the December interest rate cut and the repeated progress of Sino - US tariffs affected the market's risk preference. The new regulations for Indonesia's 2026 nickel ore quota application are strict, and the 2026 quota is likely to decrease. The new energy sector is in the peak season, but the actual transactions are stable. The price of ferronickel has been decreasing due to weak downstream demand, and stainless steel is also in a weak state. Although there are some positive macro - signals, the overall situation remains under pressure [3]. 1.2 Trading - type Strategy Recommendations - The basis and monthly spread of nickel and stainless steel are currently stable, with no obvious arbitrage opportunities. The previous strategies included buying Shanghai Nickel 2511 futures contracts, Shanghai Nickel 2511 call options, and Shanghai Nickel 2512 futures contracts, which have all been exited [9]. 1.3 Industrial Customer Operation Recommendations - For nickel, in the case of inventory management, when the product sales price falls and there is a risk of inventory devaluation, it is recommended to short Shanghai Nickel futures and sell call options. In the case of procurement management, when worried about rising raw material prices, it is recommended to buy Shanghai Nickel forward contracts, sell put options, and buy out - of - the - money call options. Similar strategies are also provided for stainless steel [10][11]. Chapter 2: This Week's Important Information and Next Week's Focus Events 2.1 This Week's Important Information - **Positive Information**: Sino - US relations have eased, the Fed decided to cut interest rates this week, many stainless steel manufacturers announced production cuts mainly for the 200 - series, and the approaching rainy season in the Philippines may affect the supply of nickel ore [12]. - **Negative Information**: The inventory of pure nickel is high, the trading center of ferronickel has moved down, stainless steel has entered the off - season, and the expectation of a December interest rate cut is uncertain [12]. Chapter 3: Disk Interpretation 3.1 Price - Volume and Fund Interpretation - **Unilateral Trends**: The nickel and stainless steel futures markets oscillated this week, with prices first rebounding slightly and then falling again. The cost reduction led to a more significant decline. The stainless steel market is in the off - season, with weak demand and some manufacturers announcing production cuts [13]. - **Fund Flow Analysis**: The net positions of key profitable seats have decreased, and the confidence in short - term price increases has weakened. For stainless steel, the inflow of funds is more cautious, with some funds shorting at high levels and reducing positions during the week [14]. - **External Market**: The LME introduced policies to limit large - scale near - month positions to avoid malicious short - squeezing. The external market was relatively weak this week, with inventory digestion difficult, which suppressed the upside space [27]. Chapter 4: Valuation and Profit Analysis 4.1 Industry Chain Upstream and Downstream Profit Tracking - Under the current nickel price range, the profits of the upstream and downstream of the industry chain are under pressure. The profit space for producing electrowon nickel through different processes is thin, and some pyrometallurgical production lines are in a loss state. The profit of ferronickel has improved but has not turned positive, and there is still support at the bottom [39][40]. Chapter 5: Supply - Demand and Inventory Deduction 5.1 Supply - Side and Deduction - The supply of the nickel industry chain is relatively stable. The inventory of nickel ore raw materials in China is high, but the supply may be affected by the rainy season in the Philippines. Many stainless steel manufacturers announced production cuts for the 200 - series, and the production of domestic ferronickel is at a historical low due to competition from Indonesian ferronickel [43]. 5.2 Demand - Side and Deduction - The overall demand for the nickel industry chain has been weak for a long time. The demand for new energy vehicles has increased during the peak season, and the demand for nickel salts and nickel sulfate in the new energy sector has recovered. However, the demand for stainless steel is relatively weak, and the peak season demand has fallen short of expectations. Although there are some positive factors in exports, the short - term demand adjustment is neutral [46]. 5.3 Balance Interpretation - In the short - term, the supply of the nickel industry is relatively abundant, with high - speed growth in the production of primary nickel in Indonesia and China. The main variable in the industry balance lies in the new energy demand. Stainless steel demand has limited marginal growth, but the construction and renovation of underground pipelines during the 14th Five - Year Plan may increase the demand in the medium - term. The new energy sector is in a tight - balance and short - supply state during the peak season, but it is difficult to reverse the overall oversupply situation [57].

Report Title - Nickel and Stainless Steel Industry Chain Weekly Report, dated October 31, 2025 [1] Report's Core Views Bullish Factors - Strong demand in the new energy sector, with increased production of ternary precursors, is driving up the price of nickel sulfate [3]. - High prices of nickel ore, and with the rainy season approaching in the Philippines, mines are more inclined to hold prices [3]. Bearish Factors - Weak fundamentals of refined nickel, with continuous accumulation of social inventory, suppressing the rebound of nickel prices [3]. - Insufficient demand in the stainless - steel sector, and the "Golden October" peak season was lackluster, with high social inventory [3]. Trading Advisory View - The macro sentiment and the current situation of fundamental oversupply counterbalance each other, limiting the upside potential of prices [3] Market Data Summary Nickel Futures - The closing prices of SHFE nickel contracts (main, continuous 1, 2, 3) decreased by -1.16%, -0.96%, -0.98%, -0.98% respectively, and LME nickel 3M decreased by -0.90%. The trading volume decreased by -23.48%, and the open interest decreased by -1.0%. The warehouse receipt quantity increased by 17.61%, and the basis of the main contract decreased by -77.14% [4] Stainless Steel Futures - The closing prices of stainless - steel contracts (main, continuous 1, 2, 3) decreased by -1%, -0.66%, -0.35%, -0.23% respectively. The trading volume decreased by -33.67%, and the open interest decreased by -22.61%. The warehouse receipt quantity decreased by -0.56%, and the basis of the main contract increased by 15.18% [5] Spot Prices - The prices of金川 nickel, imported nickel, 1 electrolytic nickel, nickel beans, and electrowon nickel increased by 0.24%, 0.21%, 0.25%, 0.20%, 0.29% respectively [5] Inventory Data - Domestic social nickel inventory increased by 1094 tons, LME nickel inventory decreased by 66 tons, stainless - steel social inventory increased by 0.4 thousand tons, and nickel pig iron inventory decreased by 174 tons [7] Data Charts - The report includes multiple data charts showing the historical trends of stainless - steel futures closing prices, nickel spot average prices, nickel and stainless - steel inventory, upstream nickel ore prices and inventory, downstream nickel sulfate prices and profit margins, and stainless - steel production and profit margins [8][9][14]

Report Title - "Bottom Range, Weak Oscillation - Guoxin Futures Non - Ferrous (Nickel) Weekly Report" dated November 02, 2025 [2][3] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, setting the federal funds rate target range at 3.75% - 4%, and will end balance - sheet reduction on December 1. There are internal disagreements within the Fed, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut in December is 74.7%. In China, the September manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, a 0.4 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, indicating an improvement in manufacturing sentiment. [35] - The Shanghai nickel market showed an oscillating trend this week. Refined nickel premiums were stable with average trading. Nickel ore circulation in the Philippines was affected by weather, while the Indonesian nickel ore market had ample supply. Due to increased sales of downstream ternary materials, the nickel sulfate price was firm. Stainless steel mills were cautious in raw material procurement, with weak terminal demand and slow inventory reduction. The expected operating range for the Shanghai nickel main contract is approximately 118,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton, and for the stainless steel main contract, it is about 12,200 - 13,300 yuan/ton. [35] Summary by Directory 1. Market Review - This part presents the price trend chart of the nickel futures main contract from December 31, 2020, to August 31, 2025, with data sourced from WIND and Guoxin Futures [6][7][8] 2. Fundamental Analysis 2.1 Upstream - China's Nickel Ore Port Inventory - A chart shows China's nickel ore port inventory, with data from WIND, Mysteel, and Guoxin Futures [10][11][12] 2.2 Mid - stream - Electrolytic Nickel Price - A chart displays the price of electrolytic nickel (1, Ni99.90, domestic and imported) [13][14] 2.3 Mid - stream - Nickel Sulfate Price - A chart shows the average price of Chinese nickel sulfate from December 31, 2020, to August 31, 2025, with data from WIND and Guoxin Futures [15][16][17] 2.4 Mid - stream - Monthly Import Volume of Ferronickel and Fubao Price of 8 - 12% Ferronickel - A chart presents China's monthly import volume of ferronickel and the Fubao price of 8 - 12% ferronickel from December 31, 2020, to August 31, 2025, with data from WIND and Guoxin Futures [18][19] 2.5 Downstream - Stainless Steel - **Price**: A chart shows the closing price of stainless steel futures (continuous) [20][21] - **Futures Position**: A chart displays the stainless steel futures position from December 31, 2020, to August 31, 2025, with data from WIND and Guoxin Futures [22][23][24] - **Inventory**: A chart shows the inventory of Wuxi stainless steel and Wuxi 300 - series stainless steel, with data from WIND and Guoxin Futures [25][26][27] 2.6 Downstream - Power and Energy Storage Battery Production - A chart presents the monthly production of Chinese power and energy storage batteries (ternary materials) and total power and energy storage batteries, with data from WIND and Guoxin Futures [28][29] 2.7 Downstream - New Energy Vehicle Production - A chart shows the monthly production of Chinese new energy vehicles [30][31] 3. Market Outlook - The U.S. Fed's interest - rate decision and China's manufacturing PMI data are analyzed. The Shanghai nickel market is expected to have the main contract operate in the range of 118,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton, and the stainless steel main contract in the range of 12,200 - 13,300 yuan/ton [35]