Report Information - Report Title: "Weak Dollar Trend Leads to Metals Oscillating on the Strong Side —— Weekly Report on Base Metals Copper and Tin of China Merchants Futures on August 10, 2025" [1] - Report Date: August 10, 2025 [2] - Researcher: Ma Yun [2] Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the report. Core Viewpoints - In the short - term, the risk appetite in the domestic market remains high due to the upcoming September military parade and the October Politburo meeting, with optimistic market expectations. Overseas, the trend of a weak dollar continues to be traded. Precious metals and base metals were generally strong last week, but due to the simultaneous strengthening of the RMB and the domestic consumption off - season, the pattern of stronger overseas and weaker domestic markets is obvious. It is recommended to buy copper on dips and approach tin with a range - bound trading idea [8]. Summary by Directory 1. Weekly Review - **Price Performance**: In the week from August 4 - 8, metals oscillated on the strong side, with overseas markets stronger than domestic ones. In the Shanghai market, the order of metal performance is aluminum > zinc > lead > nickel > tin > copper. Over the past year, the London Copper Index rose 8.2%, the Shanghai Copper Index rose 6.2%; over the past month, the London Copper Index rose 1.1%, the Shanghai Copper Index rose 0.3%; over the past week, the London Copper Index rose 1.4%, the Shanghai Copper Index fell 0.1% [6]. - **Main Logic**: Last week, the market continued to trade on the expectation of a weaker dollar under the narrative of weak US non - farm payroll data and the replacement of the Fed Chairman with a dovish candidate. The RMB was relatively strong, so the performance of London metals was significantly stronger than that of domestic metals. Additionally, the obvious off - season for domestic demand and the accumulation of base metal inventories also dragged down domestic price performance [6]. 2. Next Week's Viewpoints - **Weekly Logic**: Domestically, with the approaching September military parade and October Politburo meeting, the short - term risk appetite remains high and market expectations are optimistic. Overseas, the trend of a weak dollar continues to be traded. Precious metals and base metals were generally strong last week. However, due to the simultaneous strengthening of the RMB and the domestic consumption off - season, the pattern of stronger overseas and weaker domestic markets is obvious. Microscopically, the tight situation of copper ore continues. Although China's copper production in July still had a high year - on - year growth, there are expectations of summer maintenance for many smelters in August. The low spot premium, flat structure, and inventory accumulation in the domestic market all indicate that demand is in the off - season, but the scrap - refined copper price difference of around 750 yuan also indicates that the valuation of refined copper is low. In the short term, the tin market has low capital attention, limited settled funds, and current supply - demand weakness. The market is concerned about the resumption of production rhythm in Wa State, and the fundamental contradictions are not prominent [8]. - **Recommended Strategies**: Buy copper on dips and approach tin with a range - bound trading idea [8]. - **Next Week's Focus**: China's monetary and credit data, US CPI, and retail sales data [9] 3. Industry Analysis - Copper - **Macro - environment**: CME interest rate futures expect four consecutive 25 - basis - point interest rate cuts. The domestic PPI is expected to be boosted at the bottom. Attention should be paid to China's monetary and credit data and US inflation and consumption data [12][22]. - **Supply**: In July, China's refined copper production increased by 14.2% year - on - year, and copper product imports increased by 9% year - on - year. In June, the scrap copper production decreased by 12% year - on - year [25][27]. - **Demand**: In July, the copper product operating rate was 71.6%, compared with 72.9% in the same period last year. Real estate sales are still weak year - on - year, while power grid investment and integrated circuit demand are on the rise [32][34]. - **Inventory**: The domestic copper inventory is 211,000 tons, with a weekly inventory increase of 10,600 tons [37]. - **Valuation**: The TC decreased by $38 weekly, indicating that the tight situation of copper ore continues. The spot import loss is 245 yuan, and the scrap - refined copper price difference is 784 yuan [40][42]. - **Position**: The net long position of LME funds continued to increase slightly, while the domestic position decreased [48]. 4. Industry Analysis - Tin - **Supply**: In June, the cumulative year - on - year import of tin ore decreased by 32%. The mining license approval in Wa State is completed, but the resumption of production is slow due to the rainy season. In July, the production of tin ingots and recycled tin increased by 0.1% and decreased by 30.7% year - on - year respectively, and the weekly operating rate of two provinces increased by 0.4% [52][56]. - **Demand**: The operating rate of solder is low, while the data of integrated circuits and semiconductors still show positive growth [58]. - **Inventory**: The global exchange inventory of tin is 11,945 tons, with a weekly inventory decrease of 330 tons [61]. - **Valuation**: The processing fee is at a low level. The spot import loss is 16,400 yuan, the premium is 650 yuan, and the London contango is $70 [64]. - **Position**: The net long position of LME decreased slightly, and the market attention is low [70].

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Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The de - dollarization logic remains unchanged, suggesting going long on gold; the long - term trend of industrial silver is downward, suggesting short - selling silver on rallies [1]. - For base metals, copper is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term; electrolytic aluminum is expected to be volatile and weaker, suggesting waiting and seeing; alumina is expected to have a wide - range shock in the short term, and long positions in far - month contracts can be considered; industrial silicon is expected to have a wide - range shock, suggesting waiting and seeing; lithium carbonate prices are expected to rise in the short term, and the subsequent price drivers need to focus on the resumption time; polysilicon is expected to fluctuate between 45,000 - 53,000 yuan, and tin is expected to be in an interval shock [1][2][3]. - For the black industry, steel is expected to be in a balanced supply - demand situation with obvious structural differentiation, and the market is expected to be in a shock; iron ore is expected to have a slightly stronger supply - demand situation, and the market is expected to be in a shock; coking coal has a relatively loose supply - demand situation, and short - selling the 2509 contract can be tried [5]. - For agricultural products, soybean meal is expected to follow the international cost - end in the medium term; corn futures prices are expected to be volatile and weaker; sugar futures can be short - sold, and call options can be sold; cotton can wait and see with a shock strategy; logs can wait and see; palm oil is expected to be in a shock in the short term and more long - allocated in the medium term; eggs are expected to be volatile and weaker; pork is expected to be in a shock adjustment [6][7][8]. - For energy and chemicals, LLDPE is expected to be volatile and weaker in the short term, and short positions in far - month contracts can be considered in the long - term; PVC can wait and see; PX can wait and see, and PTA can look for short - term positive spread opportunities and short - sell processing fees or short far - month contracts in the long - term; rubber is expected to be volatile and stronger in the short term; glass can wait and see; PP is expected to be volatile and weaker in the short term, and short positions in far - month contracts can be considered in the long - term; MEG can wait and see; crude oil can look for short - selling opportunities at around 520 yuan/barrel; styrene is expected to be volatile and weaker in the short term, and short positions in far - month contracts can be considered in the long - term; soda ash can wait and see [9][10][11]. 3. Summary by Directory Precious Metals - **Market Performance**: On Friday, precious metals fluctuated. International gold prices rose 0.08% to $3398 per ounce, and international silver prices rose 0.09% to $38.325 per ounce [1]. - **Fundamentals**: The White House may not increase taxes on 100 - ounce gold bars; a Fed official supports three interest rate cuts this year; the central bank increased gold holdings for 8 consecutive months; domestic gold ETF funds flowed back, and gold and silver inventories in different regions changed [1]. - **Trading Strategy**: Go long on gold; short - sell silver on rallies [1]. Base Metals - **Copper** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, copper prices fluctuated and were slightly stronger [2]. - **Fundamentals**: The US dollar index is expected to weaken; the supply of copper ore is still tight, and the scrap copper is in short supply; the global visible inventory increased by 27,000 tons, and the domestic consumption is in the off - season [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term [2]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, the 2509 contract of electrolytic aluminum closed at 20,685 yuan/ton, down 0.31% [2]. - **Fundamentals**: The smelters maintain high - load production, and the operating capacity increases slightly; the consumption has no obvious improvement, and the weekly aluminum product operating rate is stable [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be volatile and weaker, suggesting waiting and seeing [2]. - **Alumina** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, the 2509 contract of alumina closed at 3170 yuan/ton, down 2.19% [2]. - **Fundamentals**: The operating capacity of alumina is stable; electrolytic aluminum smelters maintain high - load production [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to have a wide - range shock in the short term, focusing on the support at 3100 yuan; long positions in far - month contracts can be considered [3]. - **Industrial Silicon** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, the main 11 - contract closed at 8710 yuan/ton, up 55 yuan/ton, with an increase in positions and a decrease in warehouse receipts [3]. - **Fundamentals**: The price followed the rise of coking coal last week; a "counter - involution" initiative boosted market sentiment; the spot price declined slightly; the supply increased, and the demand of different downstream industries changed [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to have a wide - range shock, suggesting waiting and seeing [3]. - **Lithium Carbonate** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, the main LC2511 contract closed at 76,960 yuan/ton, up 7.73% [3]. - **Fundamentals**: A mining area of CATL stopped production; the supply - side production capacity recovered, and the demand in August was in the peak season; the inventory increased due to supply recovery [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to rise to 85,000 yuan/ton in the short term, and the subsequent price drivers need to focus on the resumption time [3]. - **Polysilicon** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, the main 11 - contract closed at 50,790 yuan/ton, up 680 yuan/ton, with an increase in positions and an increase in warehouse receipts [3]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply increased slightly, and the demand in August was in line with expectations; the photovoltaic installation demand in the third quarter was pessimistic; new brands were added for futures registration [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to fluctuate between 45,000 - 53,000 yuan [3]. - **Tin** - **Market Performance**: On Friday, tin prices fluctuated and were weaker [3]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply of tin ore is still tight, and the demand is weak; the inventory decreased by 330 tons [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be in an interval shock in the short term [3]. Black Industry - **Rebar** - **Market Performance**: The main 2510 contract of rebar closed at 3207 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan/ton [5]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply - demand of building materials is neutral, and the inventory pressure is small; the demand for plates is stable; the futures discount of rebar widened, and the market sentiment cooled [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: Hold short positions in the 2510 contract, with a reference range of 3160 - 3240 yuan [5]. - **Iron Ore** - **Market Performance**: The main 2509 contract of iron ore closed at 793 yuan/ton, up 2.5 yuan/ton [5]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply - demand is slightly stronger; the iron - water production decreased slightly, and the steel mill profit margin expanded; the supply is in line with the seasonal law, and the inventory accumulation may be slower than the seasonal law [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see, with a reference range of 770 - 810 yuan [5]. - **Coking Coal** - **Market Performance**: The main 2601 contract of coking coal closed at 1213.5 yuan/ton, down 9 yuan/ton [5]. - **Fundamentals**: The iron - water production decreased, and the steel mill profit margin narrowed; the fifth round of coke price increase was implemented; the inventory in different links was differentiated, and the overall supply - demand is relatively loose [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see, and try to short - sell the 2509 contract, with a reference range of 1160 - 1230 yuan [5]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Meal** - **Market Performance**: CBOT soybeans fell last Friday [6]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply is loose in the near - term and expected to be large in the long - term; the demand is dominated by South America, and the export demand of US soybeans is weak [6]. - **Trading Strategy**: Follow the international cost - end in the medium term, and focus on the weather in production areas and tariff policies [6]. - **Corn** - **Market Performance**: The 2509 contract of corn was weaker, and the spot price fell [6]. - **Fundamentals**: Wheat substitutes for corn in feed demand, and the import of grains increased; the new - crop corn cost decreased, and the spot price is expected to be weaker [6]. - **Trading Strategy**: The futures price is expected to be volatile and weaker [6]. - **Sugar** - **Market Performance**: ICE raw sugar rose 0.43% last week, and Zhengzhou sugar fell 0.84% [7]. - **Fundamentals**: The production in Brazil increased, and the domestic processing sugar put pressure on the spot price; Zhengzhou sugar is expected to be weak and volatile [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - sell in the futures market and sell call options [7]. - **Cotton** - **Market Performance**: US cotton futures rebounded last Friday, and international crude oil prices continued to fall [7]. - **Fundamentals**: The US cotton export contract reached 108.20% of the annual expected export volume; the domestic cotton futures rebounded, and the textile and clothing export decreased [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see, with a shock strategy in the range of 13,600 - 14,000 yuan/ton [7]. - **Logs** - **Market Performance**: The 09 contract of logs closed at 830.5 yuan/cubic meter, up 1.10% [7]. - **Fundamentals**: The spot price of logs rose, and the market has expectations for the future; it is mainly based on the delivery logic in the short term, fluctuating around 800 yuan/cubic meter [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see [7]. - **Palm Oil** - **Market Performance**: Malaysian palm oil rose slightly last Friday [7]. - **Fundamentals**: The production in Malaysia increased seasonally, and the export decreased; it is expected to accumulate inventory [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be in a shock in the short term and more long - allocated in the medium term, focusing on the production in production areas and biodiesel policies [7]. - **Eggs** - **Market Performance**: The 2509 contract of eggs continued to rebound, and the spot price rose slightly over the weekend [7]. - **Fundamentals**: The egg - laying rate of hens decreased seasonally, and the demand of downstream food factories increased seasonally; the supply is sufficient, and the cost decreased [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: The futures price is expected to be volatile and weaker [7]. - **Pork** - **Market Performance**: The 2509 contract of pork was stronger, and the spot price rebounded over the weekend [8]. - **Fundamentals**: The consumption decreased seasonally, and the supply increased in August; the supply will continue to increase in the medium term [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: The futures price is expected to be in a shock adjustment [8]. Energy and Chemicals - **LLDPE** - **Market Performance**: The main contract of LLDPE continued to fluctuate slightly on Friday; the domestic and overseas market prices and the basis situation are as described [9]. - **Fundamentals**: The domestic supply increased, and the import is expected to decrease; the demand for agricultural films increased, and other demands were stable [9]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be volatile and weaker in the short term, and short positions in far - month contracts can be considered in the long - term [9]. - **PVC** - **Market Performance**: The V09 contract closed at 4998, down 0.1% [9]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is weak; the inventory accumulated [9]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price has limited room to fall, suggesting waiting and seeing [9]. - **PTA** - **Market Performance**: The PX price was 831 dollars/ton, and the PTA spot price was 4670 yuan/ton [9]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply of PX increased, and the supply of PTA decreased; the polyester load was stable, and the inventory pressure was relieved [9]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for PX; look for short - term positive spread opportunities for PTA and short - sell processing fees or short far - month contracts in the long - term [9]. - **Rubber** - **Market Performance**: The price of rubber fluctuated and was stronger last week, with the RU2601 contract up 2.57% [9]. - **Fundamentals**: The raw material prices in Thailand were stable, and the downstream tire production and inventory situation changed [9][10]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be volatile and stronger in the short term [10]. - **Glass** - **Market Performance**: The FG09 contract closed at 1065, up 0.3% [10]. - **Fundamentals**: The production and sales of glass decreased, and the inventory accumulated; the downstream demand was general [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price has limited room to fall, suggesting waiting and seeing [10]. - **PP** - **Market Performance**: The main contract of PP continued to fluctuate slightly on Friday; the domestic and overseas market prices and the basis situation are as described [10]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply increased, and the demand in different downstream industries was differentiated [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be volatile and weaker in the short term, and short positions in far - month contracts can be considered in the long - term [10]. - **MEG** - **Market Performance**: The spot price of MEG in East China was 4465 yuan/ton, and the basis was 75 yuan/ton [10]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply is at a high level, and the import is expected to be low; the polyester load is stable, and the inventory pressure is relieved [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see [10]. - **Crude Oil** - **Market Performance**: Oil prices fell continuously last week due to economic concerns and geopolitical factors [10]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply is expected to increase, and the demand in the US is stable; the refining profit is at a high level [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Look for short - selling opportunities at around 520 yuan/barrel [10]. - **Styrene** - **Market Performance**: The main contract of styrene fluctuated slightly on Friday; the domestic and overseas market prices and the basis situation are as described [11]. - **Fundamentals**: The inventory of pure benzene and styrene is expected to increase slightly; the downstream demand is under pressure, and the export demand is a focus [11]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected to be volatile and weaker in the short term, and short positions in far - month contracts can be considered in the long - term [11]. - **Soda Ash** - **Market Performance**: The sa09 contract closed at 1242, down 0.4% [11]. - **Fundamentals**: The supply - demand of soda ash is in a weak balance, and the inventory is high; the downstream photovoltaic glass is expected to reduce production [11]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see [11].

Summary of Industry and Company Research Industry Overview Non-Ferrous Metals Industry - **Copper Market**: Supply bottlenecks are primarily at the mining level due to long extraction cycles, while smelting capacity can expand more easily. The TCRC (Treatment Charge Refining Charge) index indicates the supply-demand relationship between mining and smelting; an increase suggests a relaxed mining situation, while a decrease indicates tightness. Demand is concentrated in construction, electrical equipment, and automotive transportation, with approximately 50% related to electricity [1][3]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum Industry**: The supply-demand relationship is a key focus, with financial attributes being relatively weak. Domestic operating capacity is nearing the policy ceiling of 45 million tons, while overseas production is constrained by energy prices and inflation. Although real estate demand has declined, growth in new energy vehicles and photovoltaics has compensated for some of the shortfall. Companies typically show a willingness to halt production when cash profits per ton of aluminum are negative [1][4][5]. Precious Metals Industry - **Gold Market**: The research framework is based on interest rates and dollar pricing, with geopolitical changes making central bank purchases a significant factor. The People's Bank of China has continuously increased its gold reserves, supporting long-term trends. Interest rates, as the opportunity cost of holding gold, are negatively correlated with U.S. Treasury yields, while the dollar's strength and inflation expectations also influence gold prices [1][6][7]. - **Silver Market**: Silver has both financial and industrial attributes, with demand primarily from photovoltaics and photography. The supply side faces challenges from slowing mine production and reduced recycled silver. A projected silver deficit of 21% by 2025 indicates significant demand impacts on pricing. The gold-silver ratio is an important indicator, with a rising VIX index often correlating with an increase in this ratio [1][8]. Minor Metals Market - **Tungsten, Tin, Antimony**: These metals are heavily influenced by downstream demand. Tungsten is primarily used in manufacturing, with a strong long-term outlook due to significant mining constraints and recovering demand. Tin, mainly used in electronics, faces tight supply due to slow resource growth. Antimony is increasingly used in photovoltaic applications, with a tight supply-demand balance expected [1][9]. Rare Earth Market - **Supply-Demand Dynamics**: The rare earth market is tightening, with domestic and South American groups tightening quotas. Increased demand from emerging sectors like consumer electronics, wind power, and new energy vehicles is expected to triple in the future. The industry faces high barriers to entry and significant capital requirements for high-end production lines [1][10][11]. New Materials Industry - **Investment Evaluation**: The investment value of new materials companies should be assessed from long-term (material properties), mid-term (market conditions), and short-term (marginal profitability) perspectives. Key areas of focus include soft magnets, permanent magnets, and various alloys, which show significant growth potential [1][12][13][15][16]. Key Points - **Copper Supply Bottlenecks**: Mining extraction cycles are lengthy, impacting supply [1][2][3]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum Capacity**: Domestic capacity is near the ceiling, with production influenced by energy prices [1][4][5]. - **Gold Demand Trends**: Central bank purchases are crucial, with China's reserves increasing [1][6][7]. - **Silver Supply Challenges**: Anticipated deficits highlight the importance of industrial demand [1][8]. - **Minor Metals Outlook**: Demand recovery is expected for tungsten, tin, and antimony due to industrial applications [1][9]. - **Rare Earth Market Tightening**: Increased demand from new technologies is driving supply constraints [1][10][11]. - **New Materials Investment Framework**: A multi-dimensional approach is essential for evaluating potential investments [1][12][13][15][16].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Core Views - Gold: Non-farm payroll data weakened [2] - Silver: Small rebound [2] - Copper: LME inventory increased, prices under pressure [2] - Zinc: Weak and volatile [2] - Lead: Inventory decreased, prices supported [2] - Tin: Range-bound [2] - Aluminum: Range-bound; Alumina: Slight decline; Cast aluminum alloy: Follow electrolytic aluminum [2] - Nickel: Intensified long-short game, narrow range for nickel prices [2] - Stainless steel: Constrained by supply-demand reality, raw material costs limit downside [2] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Gold and Silver - **Price and Performance**: Yesterday, the closing prices of Shanghai Gold 2510 and Gold T+D were 782.50 and 779.92 respectively, with daily increases of 0.14% and 0.56%. The closing prices of Shanghai Silver 2510 and Silver T+D were 9075 and 9052 respectively, with daily increases of 0.40% and 0.60% [5]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of Shanghai Gold 2510 and Comex Gold 2510, as well as Shanghai Silver 2510 and Comex Silver 2510, showed different changes compared to the previous day [5]. - **ETF and Inventory**: SPDR Gold ETF's position increased by 1 to 955.94, and SLV Silver ETF's position (the day before yesterday) increased by 23 to 15,044.48. Inventory changes were also observed in Shanghai and Comex [5]. - **Trend Intensity**: Gold and silver trend intensities are both 1, indicating a neutral and slightly positive outlook [8]. Copper - **Price and Performance**: Yesterday, the closing price of the Shanghai Copper main contract was 78,580, up 0.32%, and the night - session closing price was 78070, down 0.65%. The LME Copper 3M electronic disk closed at 9,635, down 0.76% [10]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of the Shanghai Copper main contract and LME Copper 3M electronic disk changed compared to the previous day [10]. - **Inventory and Spreads**: LME copper inventory increased by 14,275 to 153,850, and various spreads also changed [10]. - **Trend Intensity**: Copper trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [12]. Zinc - **Price and Performance**: The closing price of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 22380, up 0.56%, and the LME Zinc 3M electronic disk closed at 2754, up 0.90% [13]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of the Shanghai Zinc main contract and LME Zinc changed compared to the previous day [13]. - **Spreads and Inventory**: Various spreads and inventory levels of zinc also showed different changes [13]. - **Trend Intensity**: Zinc trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [16]. Lead - **Price and Performance**: The closing price of the Shanghai Lead main contract was 16775, up 0.15%, and the LME Lead 3M electronic disk closed at 1963.5, down 0.53% [17]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of the Shanghai Lead main contract and LME Lead changed compared to the previous day [17]. - **Spreads and Inventory**: Various spreads and inventory levels of lead changed, with inventory decreasing [17]. - **Trend Intensity**: Lead trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [17]. Tin - **Price and Performance**: The closing price of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 267,490, up 0.38%, and the LME Tin 3M electronic disk closed at 33,300, up 0.53% [20]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of the Shanghai Tin main contract and LME Tin changed compared to the previous day [20]. - **Inventory and Spreads**: Inventory of Shanghai and LME tin decreased, and various spreads also changed [20]. - **Trend Intensity**: Tin trend intensity is -1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [26]. Aluminum, Alumina, and Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Performance**: The closing price of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract was 20560, and the Shanghai Alumina main contract closed at 3227. The cast aluminum alloy followed electrolytic aluminum [27]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of electrolytic aluminum, alumina, and cast aluminum alloy in the futures market changed compared to the previous day [27]. - **Spreads and Inventory**: Various spreads and inventory levels in the aluminum industry chain showed different changes [27]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensities of aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy are all 0, indicating a neutral outlook [29]. Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Price and Performance**: The closing price of the Shanghai Nickel main contract was 120,910, and the stainless - steel main contract closed at 12,960 [31]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of Shanghai Nickel and stainless - steel main contracts changed compared to the previous day [31]. - **Industry News**: There were various industry news related to nickel, such as production suspensions in some Indonesian nickel - iron smelting parks [31][33][34]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensities of nickel and stainless steel are both 0, indicating a neutral outlook [35]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating in the report. Core Viewpoints - Gold: Non - farm payroll data weakened, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][9] - Silver: Fell from a high, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][9] - Copper: Firm spot premium restricts price decline, and the trend strength is 0 [2][13] - Zinc: Oscillated downward, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][16] - Lead: Declining inventory restricts price drop, and the trend strength is 0 [2][17] - Tin: Traded in a range, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][23] - Aluminum: The price center moved down, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][26] - Alumina: Inventory continued to accumulate, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][26] - Cast aluminum alloy: Followed the trend of electrolytic aluminum, and the trend strength is - 1 [2][26] - Nickel: Intensified long - short game, with nickel prices narrowly oscillating, and the trend strength is 0 [2][32] - Stainless steel: Macro factors faded, and prices returned to fundamentals, with steel prices oscillating at a low level, and the trend strength is 0 [2][32] Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metals - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Gold 2510 yesterday was 770.72, with a daily increase of 0.06%, and the night - session closing price was 781.12, with a night - session increase of 1.33%. Shanghai Silver 2510 closed at 8918 yesterday, down 0.98%, and the night - session closing price was 8994.00, up 0.80% [5] - **Macro and Industry News**: US non - farm payrolls in July increased by only 73,000, far lower than expected, and the data for the previous two months was revised down by 258,000. The Fed was divided over the employment situation [6][8] Copper - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Copper main contract yesterday was 78,400, up 0.46%, and the night - session closing price was 78170, down 0.29% [11] - **Macro and Industry News**: Weak US non - farm employment data led to a sharp rise in interest - rate cut expectations. Peru is evaluating 134 mining projects with an expected investment of $6 billion. Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imported semi - finished copper products starting August 1 [11][13] Zinc - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 22320, down 0.11%, and the LME Zinc 3M electronic - disk closed at 2729.5, down 1.18% [14] - **News**: The deputy governor of the People's Bank of China said that the effect of monetary policy in supporting the real economy was obvious in the first half of the year [15] Lead - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Lead main contract was 16735, unchanged, and the LME Lead 3M electronic - disk closed at 1974, up 0.23% [17] - **Inventory**: Shanghai Lead futures inventory decreased by 2412 tons to 59948 tons, and LME Lead inventory decreased by 1175 tons to 275325 tons [17] Tin - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 264,950, down 0.13%, and the night - session closing price was 266,370, up 0.80% [20] - **Macro and Industry News**: OPEC + agreed in principle to significantly increase production again in September [21] Aluminum, Alumina, Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract was 20510, and the closing price of the Shanghai Alumina main contract was 3162 [24] - **Comprehensive News**: China's imports and exports in June all achieved positive year - on - year growth [26] Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of the Shanghai Nickel main contract was 119,770, and the closing price of the stainless - steel main contract was 12,840 [28] - **Macro and Industry News**: Canada's Ontario Province may stop exporting nickel to the US due to tariff threats. Some nickel - iron smelting projects in Indonesia have suspended production due to losses [28][30]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the Market (Maintain Rating) [1] Core Insights - The report indicates a cautious outlook for the basic metals sector, with copper and aluminum prices experiencing downward pressure due to macroeconomic factors and weak demand [4][10][20] - Precious metals are expected to see upward movement in gold prices driven by recession fears and adjustments in U.S. economic data [6][24] - The report highlights the stability in the rare earth sector, with expectations for improved fundamentals in the upcoming quarter [8] Summary by Sections 1. Base Metals & Precious Metals - Copper: Price has retreated to 78,170 CNY/ton, with low inventory providing some support despite seasonal demand weakness [4][13] - Aluminum: Prices have decreased, with the average price at 20,623 CNY/ton, influenced by rising social inventory and subdued market demand [5][20] - Precious Metals: Gold price averaged 767.63 CNY/gram, down 1.67%, while silver averaged 9,158 CNY/kg, down 1.44% [6][24] 2. Minor Metals - Antimony: Prices remain stable, with market dynamics showing limited supply and demand [7][40] - Lithium: Carbonate prices have dropped, reflecting a cooling market sentiment [40] - Cobalt: Prices are strong due to tight supply conditions, with cobalt intermediate prices rising [42][43] - Tin: Prices have declined, with the average price at 33,410 USD/ton, reflecting weakened macro sentiment [45] - Tungsten: Prices have increased across the board, with black tungsten concentrate averaging 195,500 CNY/ton [51] - Molybdenum: Prices have surged, with molybdenum concentrate averaging 4,315 CNY/ton, driven by strong market demand [61][62] 3. Rare Earths - Rare earth prices are stable, with light rare earth oxide prices increasing by 3.3% to 531,000 CNY/ton, indicating a potential for significant improvement in fundamentals [8]

Summary of Market Transactions and Positions as of August 1, 2025 Core Insights - The report provides a detailed overview of transaction volumes and positions across various market sectors, indicating significant changes in trading activity compared to previous periods [1]. Group 1: Stock Index Sector - Stock index transactions amounted to 550.37 billion yuan, showing a decrease of 26.82% from the previous period [1] - The holding amount in this sector was 1103.066 billion yuan, reflecting a decline of 3.12% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio stood at 49.35% [1] Group 2: Government Bonds Sector - Government bond transactions totaled 382.529 billion yuan, down by 7.03% [1] - The holding amount for government bonds was 865.329 billion yuan, with a slight decrease of 0.25% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio was recorded at 44.77% [1] Group 3: Base Metals Sector - Base metals transactions reached 449.204 billion yuan, a significant drop of 25.58% [1] - The holding amount in this sector was 482.903 billion yuan, decreasing by 1.72% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio was notably high at 107.44% [1] Group 4: Precious Metals Sector - Precious metals transactions were 278.766 billion yuan, reflecting a substantial decline of 36.55% [1] - The holding amount for precious metals was 438.786 billion yuan, with a minor decrease of 0.28% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio was 82.47% [1] Group 5: Energy and Chemicals Sector - Energy and chemicals transactions totaled 447.496 billion yuan, down by 12.28% [1] - The holding amount in this sector was 414.450 billion yuan, showing a slight decrease of 1.19% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio was 93.58% [1] Group 6: Agricultural Products Sector - Agricultural products transactions amounted to 320.812 billion yuan, with a minor decrease of 0.97% [1] - The holding amount for agricultural products was 571.980 billion yuan, reflecting a slight increase of 0.67% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio was 49.16% [1] Group 7: Black Building Materials Sector - Black building materials transactions reached 495.117 billion yuan, down by 9.48% [1] - The holding amount in this sector was 372.928 billion yuan, decreasing by 1.44% [1] - The transaction-to-holding ratio was notably high at 125.45% [1]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform" [2] Core Insights - The report highlights the supply-demand imbalance and rebalancing in the base metals sector, with a focus on the cyclical nature of recession and recovery [3][10] - In the precious metals sector, central bank gold purchases and a shift in risk appetite are expected to drive gold prices upward [4][26] - The small metals sector is characterized by cyclical demand trends, with both supply-demand tug-of-war and long-term opportunities [5][46] - The rare earth permanent magnet sector is anticipated to enter a new cycle, driven by the growing demand for high-performance materials in electric vehicles [6][65] - The report discusses the sandwich structure of investment in new metal materials, emphasizing long-term technological trends and short-term performance elasticity [7][80] Summary by Sections Base Metals - Base metals are closely tied to manufacturing and economic cycles, with copper facing supply constraints primarily at the mining level due to previous capital expenditure limitations [3][15] - Aluminum supply is bottlenecked at the smelting stage, with profitability per ton determining operational capacity [22][24] Precious Metals - Central banks have significantly increased gold purchases, contributing to rising demand [27][32] - The correlation between gold prices and U.S. Treasury yields has shifted, indicating a market response to extreme risks [35][36] Small Metals - The small metals sector shows stronger price elasticity compared to industrial metals, with tungsten and tin being highlighted for their strategic importance and demand from the electronics sector [5][49][55] Rare Earths - The demand for high-performance neodymium-iron-boron magnets is expected to grow, particularly in the automotive sector, while supply remains rigid [6][75] - The report notes a tightening supply-demand balance in the rare earth sector, driven by increasing demand from various applications [6][75] New Metal Materials - The investment framework for new metal materials is described as a sandwich structure, focusing on long-term trends, mid-term growth attributes, and short-term performance [7][80] - The report identifies key investment opportunities in semiconductor materials and high-performance applications driven by AI and power density trends [83][84]

每经AI快讯，当地时间7月31日，伦敦基本金属全线下跌，LME期锡跌2.02%报32685.00美元/吨，LME 期铝跌1.48%报2562.50美元/吨，LME期铅跌1.13%报1969.50美元/吨，LME期铜跌0.94%报9607.00美元/ 吨，LME期锌跌0.84%报2762.00美元/吨，LME期镍跌0.47%报14950.00美元/吨。 ...