Copper - Copper prices have risen significantly, with LME copper closing at a historical high, while domestic refined copper imports remain unprofitable [3][12] - The Federal Reserve shows internal disagreement on interest rate cuts, with Richmond Fed President Barkin stating rates are at neutral levels, while others suggest cuts could exceed 100 basis points this year [3][12] - LME copper inventory increased by 3,525 tons to 146,075 tons, Comex inventory rose by 4,996 tons to 461,654 tons, and SHFE copper warehouse receipts increased by 2,989 tons to 93,271 tons [3][12] - Demand for copper is slowing due to high prices, but there remains a rigid purchasing demand in the market [3][12] - Despite the current unfavorable fundamentals for copper, there is strong market expectation for economic recovery in 2026, leading to a bullish sentiment in the short term [3][12] Nickel & Stainless Steel - LME nickel rose by 6.59% to $18,430 per ton, while SHFE nickel reached a limit-up at 147,720 yuan per ton [4][14] - LME nickel inventory increased by 192 tons to 255,546 tons, and SHFE warehouse receipts rose by 964 tons to 39,388 tons [4][14] - The Indonesian Nickel Mining Association reported a significant decrease in nickel ore production targets for 2026, down to 250 million tons from 379 million tons in 2025 [4][14] - Domestic social inventory of primary nickel saw a slight increase last week, while both LME and SHFE inventories experienced a decrease [4][14] Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys - Alumina prices showed a strong upward trend, with AO2605 closing at 2,915 yuan per ton, a 4.14% increase [6][15] - SHFE aluminum also saw a rise, with AL2602 closing at 24,695 yuan per ton, up 2.58% [6][15] - Current aluminum ingot spot prices are under pressure due to increased inventory and reduced outflow from major sales areas [6][15] - The market is experiencing a bullish sentiment driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which is supporting aluminum prices [6][15] Industrial Silicon & Polysilicon - Industrial silicon prices showed a slight increase, with the main contract closing at 8,900 yuan per ton, up 1.37% [7][16] - Polysilicon prices also rose, with the main contract closing at 59,365 yuan per ton, a 1.69% increase [7][16] - The production of industrial silicon is shifting northward, but demand is declining, leading to a potential oversupply situation [7][16] - The industry is expected to see a reduction in polysilicon supply due to self-regulation and coordinated production cuts [7][16] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate futures reached a limit-up at 137,940 yuan per ton, with battery-grade lithium carbonate prices rising by 8,000 yuan to 127,500 yuan per ton [8][17] - Weekly production of lithium increased by 259 tons to 22,420 tons, with various sources contributing to the increase [8][17] - Forecasts indicate a slight decrease in lithium carbonate production for January 2026, with expected declines in several categories [8][17] - Market sentiment is sensitive to geopolitical and policy factors affecting lithium supply, with expectations for price increases to be transmitted downstream [8][17]

Report Industry Investment Ratings Not provided in the content. Core Views of the Report - The 2026 China People's Bank Work Conference emphasized promoting high - quality economic development and reasonable price recovery, and planned to use various monetary policy tools such as reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts [8][22][28][30]. - Multiple factors drive the copper price to be strong. Supply - side concerns and long - term copper consumption recovery expectations, especially from emerging industries like AI computing centers,新能源 industries, and grid transformation, may lead to a continuous firm or rising copper price [9][10]. - For the Container Freight Index (European Line), the 2602 contract may make up the water price, and the far - month contracts should focus on the water - making up and the fermentation of geopolitical events [11][12][144]. - The silicon iron market is driven by emotions and medium - term expectations, and the price may rise, but the sustainability needs further confirmation [13]. Summary by Related Catalogs Metals Copper - **Supply - side**: Global geopolitical turmoil raises concerns about copper mine supply. The 2026 Chinese imported copper concentrate long - term TC is $0/ton, lower than in 2025. Some copper mines face potential labor disputes and production changes [9][24][26]. - **Demand - side**: Long - term copper consumption recovery expectations are strong. AI computing centers and other emerging industries, as well as the new energy industry and grid transformation, drive copper demand [9][10]. - **Price trend**: Based on the long - term positive fundamentals, the copper price may remain firm or rise [10]. Zinc - **Market performance**: The zinc price is running strongly. The prices of domestic and foreign zinc futures and spot have increased, and the trading volume and open interest have also changed [27]. - **News influence**: Policy changes and geopolitical events may affect the zinc market [28]. Lead - **Market situation**: The LME lead inventory decrease supports the lead price. The prices of domestic and foreign lead futures and spot have changed, and the trading volume and open interest have also shown corresponding trends [31]. - **News background**: Geopolitical events and corporate data influence the lead market [31]. Tin - **Market trend**: The tin price is in a range - bound oscillation. The prices of domestic and foreign tin futures and spot have increased, and the inventory has changed [34]. - **News impact**: Macroeconomic policies and corporate news affect the tin market [35]. Aluminum - **Market performance**: The aluminum price is oscillating strongly. The prices of domestic and foreign aluminum futures and spot, as well as the trading volume, open interest, and inventory, have all changed [37]. - **News influence**: Fed policy differences and geopolitical events affect the aluminum market [38]. Platinum and Palladium - **Market trend**: Platinum shows a recovery in sentiment and runs strongly, and palladium follows platinum. The prices of platinum and palladium futures and spot have increased, and the trading volume, open interest, and inventory have changed [39]. - **News background**: Geopolitical events and corporate news influence the market [42]. Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Market situation**: Nickel is in a wide - range oscillation, and stainless steel is affected by the fundamentals and Indonesian policies. The prices, trading volume, and open interest of nickel - related products have changed, and the Indonesian government has introduced relevant policies [43][44][46]. Carbonate Lithium - **Market performance**: The market sentiment of carbonate lithium is strong. The prices of carbonate lithium futures and spot have increased, and the trading volume and open interest have changed [47]. - **News influence**: The price negotiation of lithium iron phosphate and the release of new battery products affect the market [48][49]. Energy and Chemicals Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Market trend**: Industrial silicon is affected by news and shows a strong performance, and polysilicon needs to pay attention to market news. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of industrial silicon and polysilicon have changed [50]. - **News background**: The proposed implementation of differential electricity prices in Shaanxi affects the industrial silicon market [51]. Iron Ore - **Market situation**: The iron ore price is fluctuating at a high level. The prices of iron ore futures and spot have changed, and the trading volume, open interest, and inventory have also shown corresponding trends [54][55]. Steel Products (Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil) - **Market performance**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil are affected by market sentiment and are in a wide - range oscillation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of rebar and hot - rolled coil have changed, and relevant policies have been introduced [58][59][60]. Silicon Iron and Manganese Silicon - **Market trend**: The prices of silicon iron and manganese silicon are oscillating upwards. The prices of futures and spot, as well as the trading volume, open interest, and inventory, have changed. The market is affected by potential electricity price increases and other factors [63][64][65]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Market situation**: Coke and coking coal are in a wide - range oscillation with accumulating contradictions. The prices of futures and spot, as well as the trading volume, open interest, and inventory, have changed [67]. Logs - **Market performance**: The log price is oscillating at a low level. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of log futures and spot have changed [70][71][73]. p - Xylene, PTA, and MEG - **Market trend**: p - Xylene is in a short - term high - level oscillation, PTA is in a high - level oscillation, and MEG has limited upward space and medium - term pressure. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of relevant products have changed, and market news affects the market [74][75][76]. Rubber - **Market situation**: The rubber price is oscillating strongly. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of rubber futures and spot have changed, and the rubber cost support is strengthening [79][80][81]. Synthetic Rubber - **Market performance**: The short - term center of synthetic rubber moves upwards. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of synthetic rubber futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by the cost of butadiene [82][83][84]. LLDPE - **Market trend**: The LLDPE price is firm, and the standard product production decreases. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of LLDPE futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by raw material prices and supply - demand relationships [85][86]. PP - **Market situation**: The PP price is weak. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of PP futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by cost and demand [88][89]. Caustic Soda - **Market performance**: Caustic soda is strong in the short - term and oscillating in the medium - term. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of caustic soda futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by factors such as delivery and supply - demand [90][91][92]. Pulp - **Market trend**: The pulp price is oscillating strongly. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of pulp futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by raw material prices and demand [95][97][98]. Glass - **Market situation**: The glass price is stable. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of glass futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by the holiday atmosphere and demand [100][101]. Methanol - **Market performance**: Methanol is strong in the short - term. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of methanol futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by geopolitical events and supply - demand expectations [103][104][106]. Urea - **Market situation**: The urea price center moves upwards. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of urea futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by factors such as demand expectations and inventory [108][109][110]. Styrene - **Market trend**: Styrene is in a short - term oscillation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of styrene futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by factors such as valuation and supply - demand [113][114][115]. Soda Ash - **Market situation**: The soda ash market changes little. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of soda ash futures and spot have changed [117][119]. LPG and Propylene - **Market performance**: The LPG import cost is firm, and propylene demand is stable with a slight price increase. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of LPG and propylene futures and spot have changed, and relevant industry data have also been updated [121]. PVC - **Market trend**: PVC is strong in the short - term but has limited upward space. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of PVC futures and spot have changed, and it is affected by factors such as cost, supply - demand, and inventory [129][130][131]. Fuel Oil and Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Market situation**: Fuel oil turns strong and is easy to rise and difficult to fall, and low - sulfur fuel oil follows the upward trend. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of fuel oil and low - sulfur fuel oil futures and spot have changed [134]. Container Freight Index (European Line) - **Market performance**: The 2602 contract may make up the water price, and the far - month contracts should focus on the water - making up and geopolitical events. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of relevant contracts have changed, and the shipping capacity and freight rates have also been affected [136][142][143]. Agricultural Products Short - Fiber and Bottle Chip - **Market situation**: Short - fiber and bottle chip are in a short - term oscillation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of short - fiber and bottle - chip futures and spot have changed [146][147]. Offset Printing Paper - **Market performance**: It is advisable to wait and see for offset printing paper. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of offset printing paper futures and spot have changed, and the market demand is weak [149][150][152]. Pure Benzene - **Market situation**: Pure benzene is in a short - term oscillation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of pure benzene futures and spot have changed, and the port inventory has increased [153][154]. Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil - **Market performance**: Palm oil is affected by macro - emotions, soybean oil is in a range - bound operation, and rapeseed oil shows corresponding price changes. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of relevant futures and spot have changed, and relevant industry data have also been updated [157][158][159]. Soybean Meal and Soybeans - **Market situation**: Soybean meal may oscillate, and soybeans are in an oscillation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of soybean meal and soybean futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by factors such as Chinese purchases and USDA reports [162][163][164]. Corn - **Market performance**: Attention should be paid to the corn spot. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of corn futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by factors such as spot prices and import information [165][166][167]. Sugar - **Market situation**: Sugar is in a low - level consolidation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of sugar futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by factors such as production and import [169][170][171]. Cotton - **Market performance**: Cotton remains strong. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of cotton futures and spot have changed, and the market is affected by factors such as spot trading and textile enterprise operations [174][175]. Eggs - **Market situation**: The far - month sentiment of eggs weakens. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of egg futures and spot have changed, and relevant industry data have also been updated [178]. Hogs - **Market performance**: There is still inventory accumulation for hogs. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of hog futures and spot have changed, and relevant industry data have also been updated [181][183][184]. Peanuts - **Market situation**: Peanuts are in an oscillating operation. The prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory of peanut futures and spot have changed, and the spot market price is relatively stable [187][188].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For alumina, the fundamental situation may be in a stage of slightly converging supply and stable demand. It is recommended to conduct light - position oscillating trading and control the rhythm and trading risks [2]. - For electrolytic aluminum, the fundamental situation may be in a stage of slightly increasing supply and off - season demand. The aluminum price remains high - oscillating due to positive macro expectations. It is recommended to conduct light - position short - long trading on dips and control the rhythm and trading risks [2]. - For cast aluminum alloy, the fundamental situation may be in a stage of converging supply and weakening demand. It is recommended to conduct light - position oscillating trading and control the rhythm and trading risks [2]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - **Prices and Positions**: The closing price of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract was 24,335.00 yuan/ton, up 690.00 yuan; the main contract position of Shanghai Aluminum was 253,076.00 hands, down 8056.00 hands. The closing price of the alumina futures main contract was 2,818.00 yuan/ton, up 48.00 yuan; the main contract position of alumina was 429,905.00 hands, up 19,914.00 hands. The closing price of the cast aluminum alloy main contract was 22,995.00 yuan/ton, up 475.00 yuan; the main contract position of cast aluminum alloy was 20,162.00 hands, up 1,863.00 hands [2]. - **Spreads and Ratios**: The spread between the main and the second - consecutive contracts of Shanghai Aluminum was - 110.00 yuan/ton, down 20.00 yuan; the spread between the main and the second - consecutive contracts of alumina was - 130.00 yuan/ton, down 15.00 yuan; the spread between the main and the second - consecutive contracts of cast aluminum alloy was - 250.00 yuan/ton, down 140.00 yuan. The LME electrolytic aluminum three - month quotation was 3,085.50 US dollars/ton, up 64.50 US dollars; the Shanghai - London ratio was 7.89, up 0.06 [2]. - **Inventories**: LME aluminum cancelled warrants were 59,275.00 tons, unchanged; LME aluminum inventories were 506,750.00 tons, down 2,500.00 tons; Shanghai Aluminum SHFE inventories were 129,818.00 tons, up 1,310.00 tons; cast aluminum alloy SHFE inventories were 73,793.00 tons, up 553.00 tons; Shanghai Aluminum SHFE warrants were 84,204.00 tons, up 1,408.00 tons [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - **Prices**: The average price of Shanghai Non - ferrous Network A00 aluminum was 23,910.00 yuan/ton, up 600.00 yuan; the average price of ADC12 aluminum alloy ingots nationwide was 23,100.00 yuan/ton, up 650.00 yuan; the spot price of alumina in Shanghai Non - ferrous was 2,610.00 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market AOO aluminum was 23,340.00 yuan/ton, up 610.00 yuan [2]. - **Basis**: The basis of cast aluminum alloy was 505.00 yuan/ton, down 205.00 yuan; the basis of electrolytic aluminum was - 425.00 yuan/ton, down 90.00 yuan; the basis of alumina was - 208.00 yuan/ton, down 48.00 yuan [2]. - **Premiums and Discounts**: The Shanghai Wuma Aluminum premium/discount was - 220.00 yuan/ton, up 10.00 yuan; the LME aluminum premium/discount was - 27.69 US dollars/ton, down 2.75 US dollars [2]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - **Prices and Quantities**: The average price of crushed raw aluminum in Foshan metal scrap was 18,200.00 yuan/ton, up 700.00 yuan; the average price of crushed raw aluminum in Shandong metal scrap was 17,450.00 yuan/ton, up 400.00 yuan. China's import quantity of aluminum scrap and fragments was 162,756.17 tons, up 4,396.16 tons; the export quantity was 71.53 tons, up 39.07 tons [2]. - **Production and Utilization**: Alumina production was 813.80 million tons, up 27.30 million tons; the national alumina start - up rate was 83.32%, down 1.05%; the alumina capacity utilization rate was 86.51%, down 0.45% [2]. - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The WBMS aluminum supply - demand balance was - 10.87 million tons, up 8.34 million tons; the electrolytic aluminum social inventory was 66.20 million tons, up 7.30 million tons [2]. 3.4 Industry Situation - **Production and Capacity**: The production of aluminum products was 593.10 million tons, up 23.70 million tons; the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 70.00 million tons, up 9.17 million tons. The total electrolytic aluminum production capacity was 4,524.20 million tons, up 1.00 million tons; the electrolytic aluminum start - up rate was 98.21%, down 0.03% [2]. - **Import and Export**: The import quantity of primary aluminum was 146,109.72 tons, down 101,652.54 tons; the export quantity of primary aluminum was 53,047.69 tons, up 28,474.13 tons [2]. 3.5 Downstream and Application - **Production**: The production of aluminum alloy was 173.90 million tons, unchanged; the production of automobiles was 351.90 million vehicles, up 24.00 million vehicles [2]. - **Index**: The National Housing Prosperity Index was 91.90, down 0.52 [2]. 3.6 Option Situation - **Volatility**: The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai Aluminum was 19.03%, up 1.98%; the 40 - day historical volatility of Shanghai Aluminum was 15.44%, up 1.49% [2]. - **Implied Volatility and Ratio**: The implied volatility of the at - the - money option of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract was 25.26%, up 0.0366; the call - put ratio of Shanghai Aluminum options was 1.64, down 0.0467 [2]. 3.7 Industry News - The US ISM manufacturing index in December 2025 slightly decreased from 48.2 to 47.9, remaining below 50 for 10 consecutive months and reaching a new low since October 2024 [2]. - Premier Li Qiang conducted research in Guangdong, emphasizing the improvement of the industrial ecosystem, cultivation of application scenarios, and exploration of business models for new technologies and products such as robots and drones [2]. - Nine departments including the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued a document to implement the green consumption promotion action, with 20 specific measures in 7 aspects [2]. - The preliminary estimate of the new - energy vehicle wholesale volume of national passenger car manufacturers in December 2025 was 1.57 million, a 4% year - on - year increase and an 8% month - on - month decrease. The cumulative wholesale volume of new - energy passenger vehicles in 2025 was 15.33 million, a 25% year - on - year increase [2]. - Gree Electric Appliance promised not to raise the price of household air - conditioners and had no plan for "aluminum instead of copper" [2].

格隆汇1月6日｜高盛发表中国商品报告，预期今年中国大宗商品需求将进入较稳定阶段，年增率大多介 于负1.3%至正2%之间，并从去年下半年起逐季缓步回升。下游需求面临减速压力，主要因为以旧换新 刺激政策转变产品焦点，但房地产行业影响及关税不确定性带来的风险亦已减轻。对大多数大宗商品而 言，供需平衡基本面稳健，宏观环境看来有利。但鉴于去年现货价格强劲及相关股份表现优异，预期供 应前景边际变化，将决定未来价格与利润率方向，并将由供应纪律与应对、反内卷及与并购及资产注入 三大关键主题主导。在个别商品方面，对水泥和煤炭看法逐步转向更乐观，对钢铁和铝则更趋审慎，并 维持对铜和黄金的正面看法，以及对锂和纸类包装的审慎立场。 ...

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Industry Overview Upstream - Energy: The price of liquefied natural gas has declined [2] - Agriculture: The price of pork has slightly rebounded [2] - Non-ferrous metals: The prices of aluminum, nickel, copper, and zinc have significantly rebounded [2] Midstream - Chemical industry: The PX operating rate reached a seasonal high yesterday, while other chemical products were at a low level [2] - Energy: The coal consumption of power plants was at a seasonal low [2] Downstream - Real estate: The sales of commercial housing in first- and second-tier cities continued to recover [2] - Services: The number of domestic flights increased [2] Key Industry Price Indicators Agriculture - Spot price of corn: 2,248.6 yuan/ton, -0.06% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of eggs: 6.4 yuan/kg, 0.63% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of palm oil: 8,480.0 yuan/ton, -0.98% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of cotton: 15,602.8 yuan/ton, 0.35% year-on-year [34] - Average wholesale price of pork: 18.0 yuan/kg, 2.10% year-on-year [34] Non-ferrous Metals - Spot price of copper: 100,653.3 yuan/ton, 6.06% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of zinc: 23,952.0 yuan/ton, 3.87% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of aluminum: 23,323.3 yuan/ton, 5.98% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of nickel: 139,250.0 yuan/ton, 6.66% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of aluminum: 17,343.8 yuan/ton, 0.40% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of rebar: 3,228.0 yuan/ton, -0.09% year-on-year [34] Ferrous Metals - Spot price of iron ore: 817.1 yuan/ton, 1.02% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of wire rod: 3,492.5 yuan/ton, 0.72% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of glass: 12.8 yuan/square meter, -0.23% year-on-year [34] Non-metals - Spot price of natural rubber: 15,575.0 yuan/ton, 1.08% year-on-year [34] - China Plastic City Price Index: 752.7, 0.30% year-on-year [34] Energy - Spot price of WTI crude oil: 57.3 US dollars/barrel, 1.02% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of Brent crude oil: 60.8 US dollars/barrel, 0.25% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of liquefied natural gas: 3,238.0 yuan/ton, -2.18% year-on-year [34] - Coal price: 795.0 yuan/ton, -0.75% year-on-year [34] Chemical Industry - Spot price of PTA: 5,079.1 yuan/ton, 0.45% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of polyethylene : 6,410.0 yuan/ton, 0.52% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of urea: 1,725.0 yuan/ton, -1.85% year-on-year [34] - Spot price of soda ash: 1,208.6 yuan/ton, -1.40% year-on-year [34] - National cement price index: 135.3, -0.57% year-on-year [34] Real Estate - Building materials composite index: 115.3 points, -0.09% year-on-year [34] - National concrete price index: 90.4 points, 0.00% year-on-year [34] Other Information Production Industry - On the afternoon of January 5th, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two sides emphasized strengthening cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, green industries, and the silver economy [1] Service Industry - The application for the child-raising subsidy in 2026 has been fully open since January 5th. As of 12:00 on the 5th, the child-raising subsidy information management system was operating smoothly. The biggest change in the online application for the 2026 child-raising subsidy is the addition of a renewal function. As of now, all 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China have issued the 2025 child-raising subsidy, with a cumulative number of over 24 million people, and the issuance rate in 2025 reached about 80% [1]

Group 1: Precious Metals - The precious metals sector is experiencing a correction due to the CME raising margin requirements, leading to a decrease in speculative sentiment and a drop in prices for silver, platinum, and palladium, with gold also following suit [1] - Short-term outlook remains positive for precious metals, driven by potential political events in the Americas around New Year's that may trigger safe-haven demand, alongside inflows into ETFs due to interest rate cuts [1] - Long-term view suggests that the process of de-dollarization will continue, and investors are encouraged to hold positions despite market volatility [1] Group 2: Copper - Copper prices have risen, with a supply-demand tightness expected in 2026 due to lowered production forecasts from Freeport and Teck Resources, alongside anticipated increases in U.S. government spending [2] - The recommendation is to buy on dips, as current adjustments in copper prices present buying opportunities [2] Group 3: Aluminum - The aluminum sector is expected to benefit from the implementation of a national subsidy plan in 2026, which aims to stimulate demand for consumer goods [2] - Supply disruptions are anticipated due to maintenance at the Mozal aluminum plant, while demand is constrained by high prices and environmental production limits [2] - Overall, the recommendation is to buy aluminum and aluminum equities on dips, given the expected supply disturbances and potential demand growth [2] Group 4: Cobalt - Cobalt prices have increased across the board, with significant rises in electrolytic cobalt and other cobalt products due to tight supply conditions and increased trading activity [3] - The domestic raw material supply remains structurally tight, providing solid support for prices [3] Group 5: Lithium - Lithium prices have surged, driven by favorable signals from domestic new energy vehicle subsidies and anticipated production resumption from major suppliers [3] - The recommendation is to buy on dips, as the market is expected to maintain a downward inventory trend amid stable demand [3] Group 6: Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include Xingye Silver Tin, Xiyu Co., Huaxi Nonferrous, New Jinlu, Dazhong Mining, Guocheng Mining, Zhongkuang Resources, Shengda Resources, Chifeng Gold, Zijin Gold International, Zhaojin Gold, Shenhuo Co., and Zijin Mining [4]

Group 1 - The aluminum sector experienced a significant upward trend on January 6, with Chang Aluminum reaching its daily limit increase [2] - China Aluminum surged over 8%, hitting a 15-year high [2] - Other companies such as Shenhuo Co., Tianshan Aluminum, and Nanshan Aluminum also saw increases in their stock prices [2]

1. Report Industry and Date - The report is about the aluminum industry, specifically an "Aluminum Daily Report" [1] - The report date is January 6, 2026 [2] 2. Research Team - The non-ferrous metals research team includes Yu Feifei, Zhang Ping, and Peng Jinglin, with their respective contact information and futures qualification numbers provided [3] 3. Market Review and Operational Suggestions - Despite the lack of news in the aluminum market after the New Year's Day holiday due to the US raid on Venezuela, both LME and SHFE aluminum prices continued to rise in a macro - optimistic atmosphere. LME aluminum exceeded and stood above $3000, and SHFE aluminum rose by over 4% to 23,645 yuan/ton on the first trading day after the holiday, with total positions increasing by more than 45,000 lots to 711,000 lots [8] - Spot trading was sluggish due to high aluminum prices. The discounts in East China were - 220, in Central China were - 450, and in South China were - 280 [8] - The domestic electrolytic aluminum smelting industry maintained high profits, leading to a slight increase in domestic operating capacity. Overseas disruptions were frequent, such as the uncertain renewal of the power contract of a Mozambique aluminum plant. Attention should be paid to the progress of Indonesian capacity expansion [8] - The operating rate of aluminum processing enterprises was weakened by environmental restrictions and high aluminum prices, especially in core consumption areas like Central China where environmental control was tightened, leading to direct shrinkage of spot demand and a rapid increase in domestic aluminum ingot inventories to 684,000 tons [8] - In the medium term, aluminum prices are likely to rise due to loose liquidity and the strong performance of the gold and copper sectors. After the holiday, the enthusiasm of SHFE aluminum funds for long positions was ignited. It is recommended to take a long - position approach at low prices, although short - term fundamental support is limited [8] 4. Industry News - Nineteen air - conditioning enterprises and research institutions, including Midea, Haier, and Xiaomi, jointly launched the implementation of "aluminum replacing copper" standards. Some brand stores said they would launch aluminum household air - conditioning products in 2026 at the earliest, while others had no such plan [9] - Lizhong Group's Mexican factory's second - phase project of 1.8 million ultra - lightweight aluminum alloy wheels has been initially put into production. The third Thai aluminum alloy wheel factory's annual production capacity of 3 million cast - spun aluminum alloy wheels is expected to be put into production next year. High - performance aluminum alloy new material projects in Chongqing, Huai'an, Changchun, and Thailand will be put into production from the fourth quarter of this year to next year [10] - India's state - owned National Aluminium Company (Nalco) plans to start mining the Pottangi bauxite mine in Odisha in June 2026. It is expanding the fifth production line at its Damanjodi alumina refinery, which will increase the annual capacity by 1 million tons to 3.275 million tons [10] - In the first 11 months of this year, China's automobile production and sales both exceeded 31 million, with a year - on - year increase of over 10%. The production and sales of new energy vehicles were both close to 15 million, with a year - on - year increase of over 30%. New energy vehicle exports reached 2.315 million, doubling year - on - year [10]

Core Viewpoint - Minfa Aluminum's stock price has shown fluctuations, with a recent increase of 2.20% but a decline over the past five and twenty trading days, indicating volatility in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of January 6, Minfa Aluminum's stock price is 4.64 CNY per share, with a market capitalization of 4.355 billion CNY [1]. - Year-to-date, the stock has increased by 3.34%, but it has decreased by 3.33% over the last five trading days and 6.45% over the last twenty trading days [2]. - Over the past sixty days, the stock price has increased by 33.72% [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Minfa Aluminum reported a revenue of 1.283 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 20.37% [2]. - The company experienced a net loss of 8.1134 million CNY during the same period, representing a year-on-year decline of 128.51% [2]. Group 3: Business Overview - Minfa Aluminum, established on September 15, 1997, and listed on April 28, 2011, specializes in the research, production, and sales of architectural aluminum profiles, industrial aluminum profiles, and aluminum templates [2]. - The company's revenue composition includes 97.02% from aluminum profile sales, 1.22% from aluminum template leasing and installation, 1.10% from other sources, 0.61% from aluminum template sales, and 0.05% from water treatment agents [2]. - The company is categorized under the non-ferrous metals industry, specifically in industrial metals and aluminum, and is associated with concepts such as low prices, the Belt and Road Initiative, 5G, new energy vehicles, and solar energy [2]. Group 4: Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, Minfa Aluminum had 35,900 shareholders, a decrease of 1.10% from the previous period, with an average of 23,963 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 1.12% [2]. - The company has distributed a total of 163 million CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 37.545 million CNY distributed over the last three years [3]. - Among the top ten circulating shareholders, the Jin Yuan Shun An Yuan Qi Flexible Allocation Mixed Fund holds 3.2645 million shares, a decrease of 35,500 shares from the previous period [3].