Market Review - The main contract for aluminum futures closed at 20,710 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.02% compared to the previous trading day [1] Fundamental Summary - As of September 4, the aluminum rod inventory in major domestic consumption areas is 140,000 tons, down by 3,000 tons from Monday, but up by 6,000 tons from last Thursday [2] - On September 4, 2025, the total aluminum rod inventory in Guangdong and Wuxi is 96,000 tons, a decrease of 1,000 tons from the previous period [2] - According to research, the preliminary value of China's primary aluminum production in August 2025 is 3.7879 million tons, an increase of 2.6% year-on-year and 0.29% month-on-month; the average daily output in August is 122,200 tons, an increase of 300 tons month-on-month [2] Institutional Perspectives - According to Everbright Futures, the rapid inventory buildup in various downstream sectors ahead of the peak season in September indicates a potential for demand in the electrolytic aluminum sector to exceed expectations, with profits in the aluminum industry continuing to shift from upstream to downstream [3] - Yide Futures notes that the operating rate in the aluminum processing sector is recovering, supporting aluminum prices; however, aluminum ingot inventories remain below seasonal levels, and terminal consumption has not significantly started, indicating insufficient upward driving forces [3]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - Aluminum: Cautiously bullish [8] - Alumina: Neutral [8] - Aluminum alloy: Cautiously bullish [8] Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The supply of electrolytic aluminum remains unchanged, consumption shows positive signs, and the spot discount is slightly repaired. The social inventory is expected to decline, and the macro - situation is favorable [6]. - The alumina price is neutrally treated due to factors such as ore - end disturbances, winter storage expectations, and the Guinea election event. The supply - demand balance is slightly in surplus [7]. - The production profit of aluminum alloy is significantly repaired, indicating actual consumption recovery. Attention can be paid to the spread arbitrage of the 11 - contract [7]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Important Data Aluminum Spot - East China A00 aluminum price is 20,710 yuan/ton, with a change of 90 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot premium/discount is - 20 yuan/ton, with a change of 10 yuan/ton [1]. - Central China A00 aluminum price is 20,570 yuan/ton, and the spot premium/discount is - 160 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous trading day [1]. - Foshan A00 aluminum price is 20,650 yuan/ton, with a change of 80 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot premium/discount is - 75 yuan/ton, with no change [1]. Aluminum Futures - On September 2, 2025, the main Shanghai aluminum contract opened at 20,650 yuan/ton, closed at 20,720 yuan/ton, a change of 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The highest price was 20,755 yuan/ton, and the lowest was 20,640 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 103,466 lots, and the position was 213,947 lots [2]. Inventory - As of September 2, 2025, the domestic social inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots was 623,000 tons, a change of 0.3 tons from the previous period. The warrant inventory was 58,654 tons, a change of 125 tons from the previous trading day. The LME aluminum inventory was 479,600 tons, a change of - 1,450 tons from the previous trading day [2]. Alumina Spot Price - On September 2, 2025, the SMM alumina price in Shanxi was 3,165 yuan/ton, in Shandong was 3,135 yuan/ton, in Henan was 3,180 yuan/ton, in Guangxi was 3,290 yuan/ton, in Guizhou was 3,290 yuan/ton, and the FOB price of Australian alumina was 368 US dollars/ton [2]. Alumina Futures - On September 2, 2025, the main alumina contract opened at 3,015 yuan/ton, closed at 3,022 yuan/ton, a change of 13 yuan/ton (0.43%) from the previous trading day's closing price. The highest price was 3,046 yuan/ton, and the lowest was 2,994 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 310,480 lots, and the position was 242,297 lots [2]. Aluminum Alloy Price - On September 2, 2025, the procurement price of Baotai civil - use scrap aluminum was 15,700 yuan/ton, and the mechanical scrap aluminum was 15,900 yuan/ton, a change of 200 yuan/ton from the previous day. The Baotai ADC12 quotation was 20,300 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous day [3]. Aluminum Alloy Inventory - The social inventory of aluminum alloy was 54,600 tons, and the in - factory inventory was 61,200 tons [4]. Aluminum Alloy Cost - Profit - The theoretical total cost was 20,027 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit was 373 yuan/ton [5] 2. Market Analysis Electrolytic Aluminum - The supply side remains unchanged, consumption shows positive signs, and the spot discount is slightly repaired. The downstream processing enterprises' production and operating rates are increasing, showing signs of a transition from the off - season to the peak season. The social inventory accumulation has slowed down, and de - stocking is expected. The macro - situation is favorable, and overseas consumption remains strong [6]. Alumina - In Guangxi, 5,000 tons of alumina were traded at a spot - cash price of 3,180 yuan/ton. The rainy season affects the import of Guinea ore and domestic ore mining. The alumina price lacks the driving force to fall further due to potential cost increases. The supply - demand balance remains slightly in surplus, and inventories are increasing. The alumina price is neutrally treated [6][7]. Aluminum Alloy - The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, but the production profit is significantly repaired, and the price difference between the spot price and aluminum ingots shows a seasonal repair trend, indicating actual consumption recovery. The increase in social inventory is mainly due to the transformation of invisible inventory to visible inventory. Attention can be paid to the spread arbitrage of the AD2511 - AL2511 contract [7]. 3. Strategy Unilateral - Aluminum: Cautiously bullish; Alumina: Neutral; Aluminum alloy: Cautiously bullish [8] Arbitrage - Shanghai aluminum positive spread arbitrage; Long AD11 and short AL11 [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The Fed's September interest rate cut expectation is heating up, and the transition from the traditional off - season to the peak season in the domestic market supports aluminum prices [1]. - The domestic alumina supply - demand is expected to be loose, but the rising cost may limit the downside of prices; the electrolytic aluminum price is expected to be cautiously bullish; the aluminum alloy price is expected to be volatile and bullish [5][7][9]. Summary by Related Catalogs Alumina - **Supply - side Changes**: The construction of China Aluminum's bauxite mine and the start of the bauxite project in Qingzhen may reduce the domestic bauxite production and import in September. The domestic alumina production capacity utilization rate has decreased, and the production may decrease in September. Overseas projects may reduce the domestic alumina import in September [4][21][39]. - **Inventory Changes**: The inventory in ports has decreased, while the total inventory has increased [17][34]. - **Price and Cost**: The bauxite price has increased, pushing up the alumina production cost. The average full - cost of alumina production is about 2890 yuan/ton [21][26]. - **Investment Strategy**: It is recommended that investors wait and see, paying attention to the support level around 2800 - 3000 and the resistance level around 3300 - 3600 [5]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Supply - side Changes**: Some domestic projects are expected to increase production capacity, but the overall production in September may decrease. Overseas projects may reduce the domestic import in September [6][65][68]. - **Inventory Changes**: The social inventory has increased, the bauxite inventory in ports has increased, and the inventory in LME has increased [51]. - **Price and Cost**: The theoretical weighted average full - cost of domestic electrolytic aluminum is about 16650 yuan/ton [65]. - **Investment Strategy**: It is recommended that investors go long on dips, paying attention to the support and resistance levels of SHFE aluminum and LME aluminum [7]. Aluminum Alloy - **Supply - side Changes**: The production of waste aluminum may increase, and the production of primary and recycled aluminum alloys may increase in September. The import of unforged aluminum alloy may increase [9][80][91]. - **Inventory Changes**: The inventory of recycled aluminum alloy enterprises' raw materials and finished products may increase [91]. - **Price and Cost**: The production of recycled aluminum alloy is close to loss, and the price is expected to be volatile and bullish [9]. - **Investment Strategy**: It is recommended that investors go long on dips for the main contract or short the spread between electrolytic aluminum and aluminum alloy, paying attention to the support and resistance levels [9].

Group 1 - Tianshan Aluminum Industry held its 17th meeting of the 6th Board of Directors on September 1, 2025, in Shanghai, where it reviewed the proposal for the first extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in 2025 [1] - For the first half of 2025, Tianshan Aluminum's revenue composition was 100.0% from the aluminum industry [1] - As of the report date, Tianshan Aluminum's market capitalization was 46.4 billion yuan [1]

Group 1 - The company Tianshan Aluminum Industry Group Co., Ltd. announced the progress of its share repurchase plan as of August 31, 2025 [1] - The repurchase plan was approved on April 9, 2025, with a total repurchase fund of no less than 200 million yuan and no more than 300 million yuan, aiming to buy back approximately 20 million to 30 million shares, which represents 0.43% to 0.64% of the total share capital [2] - The repurchase will be conducted within six months from the board's approval and the shares will be used for employee stock ownership plans or equity incentive plans [2] Group 2 - As of August 31, 2025, the company has repurchased a total of 15 million shares, accounting for 0.32% of the total share capital, with a total payment of 120 million yuan [3] - The highest and lowest transaction prices for the repurchased shares were both 8 yuan per share [3] - The company confirmed that the repurchase complies with the established plan and relevant legal regulations, and will continue to advance the repurchase plan based on market conditions [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For alumina, domestic bauxite prices are stable, and the change in Shanxi's mining rights transfer registration has limited impact on domestic bauxite production. With high operating capacity and output, and the possibility of increased imported alumina inflows, there is a strong expectation of supply surplus, putting pressure on prices. - For electrolytic aluminum, in September, the overseas focus is on the US Federal Reserve's interest - rate meeting. It is likely that there will be a rate cut in September. The supply changes little, and the operating output increases slightly. As the seasonal consumption peak approaches, the downstream start - up rate rises slightly, but the inventory continues to accumulate. Macro and fundamental factors may lead to the aluminum price oscillating strongly, with resistance at the 21000 - 21500 level, and a strategy of buying on dips is recommended. - For cast aluminum alloy, the supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and some enterprises have reduced or stopped production due to tax policy adjustments. The demand in the communication field is picking up, and the market is at the transition stage from the off - season to the peak season. The spot price is expected to remain firm, and the price difference between the alloy and aluminum is expected to narrow. The reference operating range for the main contract is 20000 - 20600 yuan/ton [6]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Outlook - **Alumina**: Domestic bauxite price stability, high production, and possible imported inflows lead to supply surplus and price pressure. Pay attention to the new industrial plan and the situation in Guinea [6]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: Focus on the US Fed's September interest - rate meeting. Supply is stable with a slight increase, demand is approaching the peak season, but inventory is still accumulating. Aluminum price may oscillate strongly, and a buying - on - dips strategy is recommended [6]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: Scrap aluminum supply is tight, tax policy affects production, demand is showing signs of improvement, and the price is expected to be firm with a narrowing price difference [6]. 2. Market Review - In August, the futures prices of alumina and electrolytic aluminum showed different trends. Alumina futures prices generally weakened, with a monthly decline of 9.38% from a high of 3317 yuan/ton to a low of 3006 yuan/ton, while electrolytic aluminum futures prices rose slightly, reaching a high of 20950 yuan/ton [8][9]. 3. Macroeconomic Aspects - **US Economy**: In July, non - farm employment data was poor, but the employment level remained relatively low. Credit ratings were stable. Economic data such as PMI and inflation showed mixed trends. After Powell's speech, the market increased bets on a September rate cut [13]. - **Eurozone Economy**: Economic data improved significantly. Manufacturing PMI in Germany and France rose, and the eurozone's PMI broke above the boom - bust line. The ECB's rate - cut expectation remained stable [15]. - **Chinese Economy**: Overall, it was stable. Industrial added value, consumption, investment, and other data showed different trends. The economy faced some pressure in July - August, and more policy support was expected in the second half of the year [20]. - **Exchange Rate and Policy**: The US dollar exchange rate fluctuated greatly, while the RMB remained relatively stable. With the strengthening of the RMB and the expectation of a US rate cut, there is still significant policy space in the fourth quarter, and further rate cuts and reserve - requirement ratio cuts are possible [25]. - **US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs**: The expansion of the US steel and aluminum import tariff scope had limited impact on domestic aluminum prices [27]. 4. Fundamental Aspects - **Bauxite**: Shanxi's mining rights policy had limited short - term impact on supply. In July, domestic bauxite production increased year - on - year. Guinea's rainy season affected bauxite shipments, and domestic supply may face a tight balance [28][31][35]. - **Alumina**: Although there were short - term supply disturbances, the operating capacity and output were high. Import inflows may increase, and there is a strong expectation of supply surplus and price pressure [38]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: It maintained high profits, and the growth space of production was limited. Overseas, there were a few incremental capacities. The downstream processing industry's start - up rate increased slightly, and the demand in the new energy and automotive industries was growing, while the real - estate demand was still weak [42][45][54]. - **Inventory**: LME aluminum inventory was stable, and the domestic aluminum ingot inventory inflection point was approaching. The regeneration aluminum industry was facing challenges such as production reduction and inventory accumulation, and the import volume in July was at a four - year low [72][75][79].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Aluminum: Cautiously bullish - Alumina: Cautiously bearish - Aluminum alloy: Cautiously bullish [10] Core Viewpoints - At the transition between the off - season and peak season of aluminum consumption, macro and micro factors resonate. The Fed's September interest - rate cut expectation is rising again, and the overall non - ferrous metals market is strongly oscillating. The aluminum supply side is stable, and consumption is shifting from the off - season to the peak season. The long - term logic of limited supply and stable consumption growth remains unchanged. For alumina, the supply is in continuous surplus, and attention should be paid to the decline rate of spot prices and potential short - term disturbances. For aluminum alloy, consumption is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and seasonal repair trends are emerging [6][8][9] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Important Data Aluminum Spot - East China A00 aluminum price is 20,840 yuan/ton, with a change of 60 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot premium is - 20 yuan/ton, a change of - 20 yuan/ton. Central China A00 aluminum price is 20,660 yuan/ton, and the spot premium changes - 40 yuan/ton to - 200 yuan/ton. Foshan A00 aluminum price is 20,790 yuan/ton, with a change of 60 yuan/ton, and the spot premium changes - 25 yuan/ton to - 70 yuan/ton [1] Aluminum Futures - On August 27, 2025, the opening price of the Shanghai aluminum main contract is 20,730 yuan/ton, the closing price is 20,810 yuan/ton, a change of 80 yuan/ton. The highest price is 20,950 yuan/ton, and the lowest is 20,725 yuan/ton. The trading volume is 212,688 lots, and the open interest is 269,866 lots [2] Aluminum Inventory - As of August 27, 2025, the domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot social inventory is 616,000 tons, a change of 2.0 tons from the previous period. The warrant inventory is 57,351 tons, a change of 1,077 tons from the previous trading day. The LME aluminum inventory is 481,250 tons, a change of 3,175 tons from the previous trading day [2] Alumina Spot Price - On August 27, 2025, the SMM alumina price in Shanxi is 3,195 yuan/ton, in Shandong is 3,170 yuan/ton, in Henan is 3,205 yuan/ton, in Guangxi is 3,315 yuan/ton, in Guizhou is 3,320 yuan/ton, and the Australian alumina FOB price is 372 US dollars/ton [2] Alumina Futures - On August 27, 2025, the opening price of the alumina main contract is 3,069 yuan/ton, the closing price is 3,046 yuan/ton, a change of - 83 yuan/ton or - 2.65%. The highest price is 3,084 yuan/ton, and the lowest is 3,039 yuan/ton. The trading volume is 318,098 lots, and the open interest is 237,684 lots [2] Aluminum Alloy Price - On August 27, 2025, the Baotai civil raw aluminum procurement price is 15,800 yuan/ton, and the mechanical raw aluminum procurement price is 15,900 yuan/ton, with no change from yesterday. The Baotai ADC12 quotation is 20,300 yuan/ton, a change of 100 yuan/ton from yesterday [3] Aluminum Alloy Inventory - The aluminum alloy social inventory is 52,100 tons, and the in - plant inventory is 60,300 tons [4] Aluminum Alloy Cost and Profit - The theoretical total cost is 20,097 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit is 4 yuan/ton [5] 2. Market Analysis Electrolytic Aluminum - At the transition between the off - season and peak season of consumption, macro and micro factors resonate. The Fed's September interest - rate cut expectation is rising again. The aluminum supply side is stable, and consumption is shifting from the off - season to the peak season. The aluminum rod inventory is declining, and the aluminum ingot inventory is expected to decline soon. The peak consumption season is still worth looking forward to, with stable domestic demand and potential for external demand [6] Alumina - In the spot market, Indonesia has a 30,000 - ton alumina transaction at FOB 370 US dollars/ton. The rainy season in Guinea supports the ore price, but the domestic smelters have sufficient ore reserves and high port inventories. The supply is in continuous surplus, and the inventory is increasing. Attention should be paid to the decline rate of spot prices, and short - term disturbances due to events are possible [7][8] Aluminum Alloy - The AD2511 - AL2511 contract spread is - 395 yuan/ton. Consumption is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and the spot price spread and smelting profit of aluminum alloy enterprises are showing seasonal repair trends. Attention can be paid to the spread arbitrage of the 11 - contract [9] 3. Strategy - **Unilateral**: Bullish on aluminum with caution, bearish on alumina with caution, and bullish on aluminum alloy with caution - **Arbitrage**: Long - short spread trading in Shanghai aluminum and long AD11 short AL11 [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Aluminum: Cautiously bullish [11] - Alumina: Cautiously bearish [11] - Aluminum alloy: Cautiously bullish [11] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the long - term, under the background of limited supply, high industry profits are not a factor restricting the rise of aluminum prices. Short - term upward movement of aluminum prices requires resonance between a favorable macro - environment and strong micro - consumption. Currently in the off - season, there is a slight increase in social inventory, and long - term attention should be paid to delivery risks. Wait for long - term long opportunities brought by callbacks caused by inventory accumulation, macro factors, and tariff impacts. For alumina, the supply is in surplus, and the prices in the domestic and overseas spot markets are starting to weaken. For aluminum alloy, consumption is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and there are still opportunities for spread arbitrage in the 11 - contract [7][9][10] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Important Data 3.1.1 Aluminum Spot - East China A00 aluminum price is 20,780 yuan/ton, with a change of 70 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, and the spot premium is 20 yuan/ton, with a change of - 10 yuan/ton. Central China A00 aluminum price is 20,630 yuan/ton, and the spot premium changes - 30 yuan/ton to - 130 yuan/ton. Foshan A00 aluminum price is 20,720 yuan/ton, with a change of 70 yuan/ton, and the aluminum spot premium changes - 5 yuan/ton to - 35 yuan/ton [2] 3.1.2 Aluminum Futures - On August 25, 2025, the main SHFE aluminum contract opened at 20,625 yuan/ton, closed at 20,770 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, with a high of 20,800 yuan/ton and a low of 20,620 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 146,160 lots, and the open interest was 248,343 lots [3] 3.1.3 Inventory - As of August 25, 2025, the domestic social inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots was 616,000 tons, with a change of 2.0 tons from the previous period. The warrant inventory was 56,670 tons, down 474 tons from the previous trading day. The LME aluminum inventory was 478,725 tons, down 800 tons from the previous trading day [3] 3.1.4 Alumina Spot Price - On August 25, 2025, the SMM alumina price in Shanxi was 3,215 yuan/ton, Shandong was 3,190 yuan/ton, Henan was 3,215 yuan/ton, Guangxi was 3,325 yuan/ton, Guizhou was 3,340 yuan/ton, and the Australian alumina FOB price was 372 US dollars/ton [3] 3.1.5 Alumina Futures - On August 25, 2025, the main alumina contract opened at 3,141 yuan/ton, closed at 3,184 yuan/ton, up 42 yuan/ton from the previous trading day's closing price, a change of 1.34%. The high was 3,216 yuan/ton, and the low was 3,141 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 455,135 lots, and the open interest was 193,845 lots [3] 3.1.6 Aluminum Alloy Price - On August 25, 2025, the procurement price of Baotai civil cast aluminum was 15,700 yuan/ton, and the procurement price of mechanical cast aluminum was 15,800 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous day. The Baotai quotation of ADC12 was 20,100 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous day [4] 3.1.7 Aluminum Alloy Inventory - The social inventory of aluminum alloy was 52,100 tons, and the in - plant inventory was 60,300 tons [5] 3.1.8 Aluminum Alloy Cost and Profit - The theoretical total cost was 20,097 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit was 4 yuan/ton [6] 3.2 Market Analysis 3.2.1 Electrolytic Aluminum - The smelting profit has expanded to 4,000 yuan/ton during the off - season. In the long run, under the restricted supply, high profits are not a factor restricting price increases. In the short term, price increases need a favorable macro - environment and strong consumption. Currently in the off - season, there is a slight increase in social inventory, and it is expected to accumulate slightly in July. Even after inventory accumulation, the absolute inventory level is still at a historical low, and long - term attention should be paid to delivery risks. Wait for long - term long opportunities brought by callbacks [7] 3.2.2 Alumina - In the spot market, the ex - factory price in Henan was 3,200 yuan/ton for 3,000 tons, and two transactions in Shanxi were both 3,180 yuan/ton, totaling 2,500 tons. The arrival price of a regular tender in Xinjiang for 10,000 tons was 3,450 - 3,460 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan/ton from last week. On the cost side, due to the decline in rainy - season shipments, the supply in the bulk market has decreased, and the transaction center of the ore end is at 75 US dollars/ton, while the sea freight is 23.5 US dollars/ton, up 1.5 US dollars/ton week - on - week. The bauxite price is in a stable and volatile trend. The industry still has smelting profit, and the supply is in surplus. The prices in the domestic and overseas spot markets are starting to weaken, the import window has opened compared with the southern domestic prices, and the situation of a weaker north and a stronger south in the domestic market remains. Currently, the futures price is basically at par with the spot price, and attention should be paid to the decline rate of the spot market transaction price [8][9] 3.2.3 Aluminum Alloy - The spread between the AD2511 - AL2511 contracts is - 410 yuan/ton. Consumption is starting to transition from the off - season to the peak season, and both the spot market price spread and the smelting profit of aluminum alloy enterprises show a seasonal recovery trend. Spread arbitrage in the 11 - contract can still be concerned [10] 3.3 Strategy - Unilateral: Bullish on aluminum with caution, bearish on alumina with caution, and bullish on aluminum alloy with caution. Arbitrage: SHFE aluminum positive spread, long AD11 and short AL11 [11]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Trump's pressure or potential dismissal of Fed officials strengthens the expectation of interest rate cuts, and the expectation of the traditional consumption off - season turning into the peak season may lead to a relatively strong and volatile aluminum price [1]. - For alumina, the rise in domestic and imported bauxite prices pushes up production costs, but the supply - demand expectation remains loose, limiting the upside space for alumina prices. For electrolytic aluminum, the expectation of an interest rate cut by the Fed in September and the transition from the off - season to the peak season in China, along with low social inventories, may cause the Shanghai aluminum price to be cautiously strong. For aluminum alloy, the expectation of an interest rate cut by the Fed in September and tight scrap aluminum supply may lead to a cautiously strong aluminum alloy price [2][3][5]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs Alumina - **Supply - demand situation**: The revocation of bauxite mining licenses in Guinea and the start of domestic bauxite recycling projects may increase domestic bauxite production and imports in August, with a loose supply - demand expectation. New alumina production capacity projects in China may increase domestic alumina production in August, and the matching surplus of alumina over electrolytic aluminum's operating capacity in July has expanded. The trial production of the Indonesian project of Nanshan Aluminum and the closure of the import window may reduce imports and increase exports of alumina in August, leading to a decrease in port inventories [2]. - **Price analysis**: The increase in bauxite prices pushes up production costs, but the loose supply - demand expectation limits the upside space for alumina prices. The alumina basis is positive and within a reasonable range, and the contango structure of the futures contracts is due to the increase in production costs and the expectation of loose supply [2][11][25]. - **Investment strategy**: It is recommended that investors wait and see, paying attention to the support level around 3000 - 3100 and the resistance level around 3300 - 3600. Also, wait and see for basis and spread arbitrage opportunities [2]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Supply - demand situation**: The restart of electrolytic aluminum projects in China may increase domestic production in August. The recovery of production capacity in overseas electrolytic aluminum plants may increase imports in August. The capacity utilization rate of downstream leading processing enterprises has increased, and the social inventory of electrolytic aluminum has increased but remains at a low level [3][47]. - **Price analysis**: The expectation of an interest rate cut by the Fed in September and the transition from the off - season to the peak season in China may cause the Shanghai aluminum price to be cautiously strong. The Shanghai aluminum basis is positive and within a reasonable range, and the LME aluminum spreads show different positive and negative situations, all within reasonable ranges [3][40][43]. - **Investment strategy**: It is recommended that investors go long on the main contract with a light position in the short - term, paying attention to the support and resistance levels. Also, wait and see for basis and spread arbitrage opportunities [3]. Aluminum Alloy - **Supply - demand situation**: The competition for overseas scrap aluminum procurement is fierce, and the export of scrap aluminum to China is decreasing. However, the positive spread between refined and scrap aluminum in China may decrease domestic scrap aluminum production and increase imports in August. The production of primary and recycled aluminum alloys may increase in August, and the import and export of unforged aluminum alloys may decrease [5][72][85]. - **Price analysis**: The expectation of an interest rate cut by the Fed in September and tight scrap aluminum supply may lead to a cautiously strong aluminum alloy price. The basis and spreads of cast aluminum alloy are positive and within reasonable ranges, and the spread between electrolytic aluminum and aluminum alloy is positive and at a relatively high level [5][68][71]. - **Investment strategy**: It is recommended that investors go short on the spread between electrolytic aluminum and aluminum alloy with a light position in the short - term, paying attention to the support and resistance levels. Also, wait and see for basis and spread arbitrage opportunities [5][68][71]. Downstream Enterprises - The capacity utilization rate of China's leading aluminum downstream processing enterprises has increased compared with last week, mainly due to the expectation of an interest rate cut by the Fed in September and the transition from the off - season to the peak season [97][99]. - Among them, the capacity utilization rates of aluminum cables, aluminum sheets, and aluminum foils have increased, while the capacity utilization rate of aluminum profiles has remained flat [101][103].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report - Alumina is expected to maintain a narrow - range oscillation in the short - term, with a mid - term oversupply situation. It is advisable to go short at high prices in the mid - term, with a short - term operating range of 3000 - 3300 yuan/ton [2][7]. - Electrolytic aluminum prices are likely to oscillate in the short - term, with a reference range of 20000 - 21000 yuan/ton. There is a risk of the price rising and then falling if demand does not improve [7]. - Cast aluminum alloy prices are predicted to maintain a narrow - range oscillation. The spot price is expected to remain firm, and the price difference with aluminum is likely to converge, with a reference operating range of 19600 - 20400 yuan/ton [7]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Review (8.18 - 8.22) - Alumina prices were weak this week due to inventory accumulation and rising warehouse receipts. With narrowing profits, cost support is strong, and the price is expected to oscillate narrowly next week [10]. - Electrolytic aluminum prices oscillated narrowly. Overseas interest - rate cut expectations cooled, while domestic policies provided support. Supply increased slowly, costs decreased slightly, and demand was the core issue. High prices restricted short - term purchases, but inventory accumulation slowed down [10]. - Cast aluminum alloy prices also oscillated narrowly. The market improved marginally, with social inventory decreasing for the first time since mid - April. Tight scrap aluminum supply supported costs, and some factories reduced production due to tax policy adjustments. Demand was structurally differentiated, and orders showed signs of improvement [10]. 2. Macroeconomic and Terminal Demand - US employment data in July was worse than expected, and previous data was revised down significantly. The labor market cooled significantly. The probability of a September interest - rate cut increased to 93.4% due to relatively mild inflation pressure [13][17][18]. - China's core CPI in July increased year - on - year to 0.8%, indicating continuous recovery of domestic demand. The PMI in July was 49.3%, a 0.4% decrease from the previous month, mainly affected by the traditional off - season and extreme weather [24][30]. - Real estate sales weakened on a weekly basis. From January to July, the floor area under construction of real estate development enterprises decreased by 9.2% year - on - year. New construction and investment are expected to continue to decline in 2025 [36][40]. - China's automobile production and sales data in July were strong. From January to July, production and sales increased by 12.7% and 12% respectively year - on - year. The inventory warning index improved, indicating better market sentiment [41][45]. 3. Industry Supply - Demand Fundamentals Aluminum Bauxite - In July, imports increased by 10.7% month - on - month. The impact of the rainy season in Guinea on imports will gradually emerge. Domestic production is relatively stable, with limited short - term supply increase [47][50]. - Domestic bauxite prices remained stable this week, while the import bulk market had few transactions. Port inventory continued to accumulate, and the pressure of barge transportation is expected to appear at the end of the month [51][61]. Alumina - In July, the profitability improved, and production increased by 5.4% month - on - month. The operating capacity is expected to increase slightly in August. The market is in a stock - piling trend, with inventory accumulating in factories and warehouse receipts increasing [62][66][68]. Electrolytic Aluminum - In July, production increased by 3.1% month - on - month, and the proportion of molten aluminum decreased significantly. The operating capacity in Yunnan increased due to capacity replacement. Net imports increased in July but are expected to decline slightly in August [72][76][84]. - This week, the operating rate of aluminum processing enterprises showed signs of recovery, mainly due to new orders in the automotive and photovoltaic sectors. The short - term inventory still has the expectation of accumulation, and the weekly social inventory increased by 0.8 tons, with a slower rate of accumulation [85][91][94]. - From January to July, the cumulative export of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products decreased by 8.5% year - on - year [96]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - In July, scrap aluminum production increased by 3.4% month - on - month, and the prices of domestic and imported scrap aluminum were firm. The industry's operating rate was 53.0% this week, with increased differentiation. The import volume in July reached a four - year low and is expected to remain low in August [99][109][110]. - The weekly inventory accumulation of cast aluminum alloy slowed down. The price is expected to maintain a narrow - range oscillation, with cost support and marginal improvement in demand during the off - peak to peak season transition [117][121].