1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - Gold is expected to oscillate upwards, while silver is predicted to break through and rise [2][6]. - Copper prices are supported by the firm domestic spot market [2][10]. - Zinc is under pressure and expected to operate under stress [2][13]. - The downside for lead prices may be relatively limited [2][16]. - Tin prices are weakening [2][19]. - Aluminum is under pressure during the off - season, alumina will fluctuate within a range, and the operating rate of cast aluminum alloy is declining [2][23]. - The support from the nickel ore end has loosened, and global refined nickel is marginally accumulating inventory. Stainless steel prices will oscillate due to the game between reality and macro factors [2][26]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Precious Metals (Gold and Silver) - **Fundamental Data**: For gold, the closing prices of Shanghai Gold 2510, Gold T + D, and Comex Gold 2510 all declined, with daily and night - session fluctuations. For silver, the closing prices of Shanghai Silver 2510 and Silver T + D showed different trends, with some increases and some decreases. Trading volumes, positions, ETF holdings, and inventories also had corresponding changes [5]. - **Macro and Industry News**: The US June core CPI data did not change the Fed's decision. The US Treasury Secretary said there was no need to worry about the deadline for suspending the imposition of some tariffs between the US and China, and the negotiation situation was good [5][7][9]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of gold and silver is 1, indicating a relatively neutral - to - positive outlook [8]. 3.2 Copper - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of the Shanghai Copper main contract declined slightly, while the London Copper 3M electronic disk rose slightly. Trading volumes, positions, inventories, and various spot - related price differences all changed [10]. - **Macro and Industry News**: The US June core CPI data did not change the Fed's decision. There were also news about trade tariffs and copper trade activities [10][12]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of copper is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [12]. 3.3 Zinc - **Fundamental Data**: The closing prices of the Shanghai Zinc main contract and the London Zinc 3M electronic disk both declined. Trading volumes, positions, and various price - related data had corresponding changes [13]. - **News**: The US June core CPI data did not change the Fed's decision [14]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of zinc is - 1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [14]. 3.4 Lead - **Fundamental Data**: The closing prices of the Shanghai Lead main contract and the London Lead 3M electronic disk both declined. Trading volumes, positions, and various price - related data had corresponding changes [16]. - **News**: The US June core CPI data did not change the Fed's decision [17]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of lead is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [17]. 3.5 Tin - **Fundamental Data**: The closing prices of the Shanghai Tin main contract and the London Tin 3M electronic disk both declined. Trading volumes, positions, inventories, and various price - related data had corresponding changes [20]. - **Macro and Industry News**: Similar to other metals, there were news about the US CPI and trade - related events [21]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of tin is - 1, indicating a slightly bearish outlook [22]. 3.6 Aluminum, Alumina, and Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Fundamental Data**: The closing prices, trading volumes, positions, and various price - related data of aluminum, alumina, and cast aluminum alloy all had different degrees of change. There were also data on inventories, production costs, and corporate profits [23]. - **Comprehensive News**: The US June core CPI data did not change the Fed's decision. There was also news about the US - China tariff negotiation situation [25]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [25]. 3.7 Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Fundamental Data**: The closing prices, trading volumes, and various price - related data of nickel and stainless steel futures had corresponding changes. There were also data on the industrial chain, such as the prices of high - nickel pig iron and the profit margins of nickel plate imports [26]. - **Macro and Industry News**: There were news about the potential suspension of nickel exports from Canada to the US, the production status of nickel - related projects in Indonesia, and the environmental issues in the Indonesian nickel - mining area [26][27][29]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity of nickel and stainless steel is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [31].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report The report provides a comprehensive analysis of various commodity futures markets, including precious metals, base metals, black industry products, agricultural products, and energy chemicals. It offers market performance, fundamental analysis, and trading strategies for each sector, suggesting different approaches such as buying, selling, or holding based on the specific market conditions of each commodity [1][2][3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metals - **Gold**: Prices are in high - level oscillation. China's central bank has increased gold holdings for 8 consecutive months. Suggest going long on gold due to the unchanged de - dollarization logic [1]. - **Silver**: It shows a rebound with good market sales recently. Long - term industrial silver demand is downward, so consider long - term short positions or going long on the gold - silver ratio [1]. Base Metals - **Copper**: Prices oscillated. Trump's tariff increase affected the market. It is recommended to wait for a full adjustment and then buy at low prices [2]. - **Aluminum**: The price of electrolytic aluminum is expected to oscillate. It is advised to wait and see due to macro uncertainties and a consumption off - season [2]. - **Alumina**: Prices may be strong in the short term. It is recommended to buy at low prices or purchase call options [2]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Short - term market sentiment is strong with high unilateral risks. It is recommended to wait and see [3]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: It is recommended to wait and see due to expected marginal improvement and industrial information disturbances [3]. Black Industry - **Rebar Steel**: Supply and demand are relatively balanced. It is recommended to wait and see and try a reverse spread [4]. - **Iron Ore**: Supply and demand are neutral. It is recommended to wait and see and layout long positions on the far - month coil - ore ratio [4][5]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply is relatively loose with improving fundamentals. It is recommended to wait and see [5]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Meal**: Short - term US soybeans are in a range - bound oscillation. Domestic soybeans follow international cost - side trends [6]. - **Corn**: Futures prices are expected to oscillate within a range due to reduced surplus grain and wheat substitution [6]. - **Sugar**: Zhengzhou sugar 09 contract is expected to be weak and oscillate. It is recommended to short in the futures market, sell call options, or lock in prices for end - users [6]. - **Cotton**: It is recommended to wait and see and adopt a range - bound trading strategy [7]. - **Palm Oil**: It is expected to be strong in the short term with wide - range oscillations. Pay attention to production areas and bio - diesel policies [7]. - **Eggs**: Futures and spot prices are expected to oscillate due to high supply and cost support [7]. - **Pigs**: Futures prices are expected to oscillate and adjust due to increasing supply and weakening demand [7]. - **Apples**: It is recommended to wait and see, and the market is affected by weather [7]. Energy Chemicals - **LLDPE**: Short - term supply and demand improve. It is recommended to go short on far - month contracts in the long term [8][9]. - **PVC**: It is recommended to wait and see after gradually closing short positions [9]. - **PTA**: It is recommended to go long on PX, do a positive spread on PTA, and short processing fees in the long term [9]. - **Glass**: Fundamentals are weak. It is recommended to wait and see [9]. - **PP**: The short - term trend is weak and oscillating. It is recommended to go short on far - month contracts in the long term [9][10]. - **MEG**: It is expected to be weak. It is recommended to short at high prices [10]. - **Crude Oil**: The long - term trend is bearish. It is recommended to short at high prices and pay attention to inventory accumulation [10]. - **Styrene**: The short - term trend is weak and oscillating. It is recommended to go short on far - month contracts in the long term [10]. - **Soda Ash**: Fundamentals are weak. It is recommended to short at high prices [10][11].

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index briefly surpassed 3500 points, reaching a high of 3512.67 points, the highest intraday level in nearly eight months, but closed at 3493.05 points, down 0.13% [1][3] - The Shenzhen Component Index fell slightly by 0.06% to 10581.8 points, while the ChiNext Index rose by 0.16% [1] - Total A-share trading volume was 1.53 trillion yuan, an increase of approximately 528 billion yuan from the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance - The market showed sector divergence, with Wind's multi-financial and education indices leading gains, while precious and base metals indices saw significant declines [1] - Notable concept indices included Kimi, short drama games, and chicken industry indices, which rose by 2.22%, 2.13%, and 1.71% respectively, while rare earth, insurance, and GPU indices fell by around 1.8% [1][4] Investment Sentiment - Southbound funds showed a net inflow of approximately 9.256 billion Hong Kong dollars, indicating a willingness to invest despite the overall market decline [2] - Analysts suggest that while the risk of a significant market pullback is relatively low, further upward movement requires more fundamental support [2][12] Recent Trends - From July 1 to July 9, the Shanghai Composite Index, ChiNext Index, and Shenzhen Component Index rose by 1.41%, 1.47%, and 1.11% respectively [6] - The construction materials, comprehensive, steel, banking, and media indices were the top five performing sectors during this period, with gains of 6.65%, 6.18%, 5.55%, 4.67%, and 3.75% respectively [10] Fund Flows - There has been a noticeable increase in fund inflows into thematic ETFs, with several ETFs seeing net inflows exceeding 1 billion yuan [11] - The A-share financing balance has remained above 1.8 trillion yuan, indicating strong leverage sentiment among investors [11] Future Outlook - Analysts emphasize the importance of fundamental improvements for sustained market growth, with a focus on high ROE assets as a favorable investment strategy [12][13] - The current market environment is seen as a good opportunity for long-term investments, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, which are expected to yield significant returns over time [13]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints The report comprehensively presents the overnight performance of global financial markets, including futures, stocks, bonds, and foreign exchange. It also covers macro - economic news, industry policies, and corporate events, reflecting the complex and volatile nature of the current financial and economic situation. Summary by Directory Overnight Night - Market Market Trends - International oil prices rose strongly, with the US oil main contract up 1.37% at $67.92 per barrel and Brent crude up 1.84% at $69.56 per barrel [2]. - International precious metal futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold up 0.10% at $3346.40 per ounce and COMEX silver down 0.39% at $36.94 per ounce [2]. - London base metals closed down across the board, with LME zinc down 1.51% at $2683.00 per ton, LME tin down 1.31% at $33260.00 per ton, and LME copper down 0.82% at $9784.00 per ton [2]. - Domestic futures main contracts were mixed, with fuel oil up over 1% and asphalt up nearly 1%, while rapeseed meal, rapeseed oil, and corn were down nearly 1% [3]. Important Information Macro - Information - The first round of Gaza cease - fire talks in Doha ended without an agreement as the Israeli negotiation team lacked sufficient authorization [6]. - Trump announced a 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS' "anti - US policies", and China opposed such tariff wars [6][7]. - As of July 7, 2025, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (European route) rose 6.3% to 2258.04 points [7]. - The EU is making progress in tariff - trade negotiations with the US and aims to reach an agreement by July 9 [7]. - The "Magic Seas" bulk carrier sank in the Red Sea, and the Houthi armed forces claimed responsibility [8]. - The next - possible Fed chair nominee, Wash, advocated for a rate cut and said Trump's tariffs would not cause inflation [10]. - China added 10 billion yuan in central budgetary investment for work - relief projects to promote employment [11]. Energy and Chemical Futures - Goldman Sachs maintained its Q4 2025 Brent crude price forecast at $59 per barrel and 2026 at $56 per barrel, and OPEC + may increase production by 550,000 barrels per day in September [13]. - As of July 7, the MEG port inventory in East China decreased, while the benzene - ethylene port inventory in Jiangsu increased by 12.85% [13]. - The Dalian Commodity Exchange announced the listing benchmark prices for pure benzene futures contracts [13]. Metal Futures - China's central bank increased its gold reserves for the 8th consecutive month in June, reaching 73.9 million ounces [15]. - China's primary aluminum production in June 2025 was 3.6525 million tons, up 2.64% year - on - year and down 2.59% month - on - month [17]. Black - Series Futures - From January to May, China's cumulative coal production was 1.99 billion tons, with May's output hitting a record high [19]. - From June 30 to July 6, global iron ore shipments decreased, while Chinese port arrivals increased [19][20]. - A coal mine in Linfen, Shanxi, resumed production on July 5, but its output was still below normal [19]. - As of July 7, some Tangshan steel enterprises' blast furnaces were under maintenance, affecting iron - water production [20]. Agricultural Product Futures - In June, domestic soybean crushing reached a record high, and it is expected to remain high in July [23]. - As of July 4, domestic feed enterprises' soybean meal inventory days increased for the 8th consecutive week [23]. - As of July 4, cotton commercial inventory decreased, while palm oil and soybean oil inventories increased [23][24]. - As of July 7, the national imported soybean port inventory increased [25]. - India's minister called for a change in palm - oil import policy, and Argentina will export soybean meal to China for the first time [26]. - Pakistan's cotton production dropped sharply, hitting the textile industry [28]. - As of July 3, US soybean, corn, and wheat export inspection volumes were reported [28]. - As of July 5, Brazil's first - crop corn harvest rate was 97.2%, and the second - crop was 27.7% [28]. - As of July 6, the US soybean and corn good - rate were reported [28]. Financial Market Finance - A - shares closed mixed, with power and real - estate stocks rising, and innovation - drug and computing - power stocks falling [30]. - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose, and south - bound funds had significant net inflows [30]. - A - shares will launch specialized and innovative indices on July 21 [32]. - Quantitative trading new rules were implemented, impacting some strategies [32]. - Public funds' position - adjustment demand increased, and "discounted - share" private - placement business heated up [32]. - Jiangsu Runyang plans to complete A - share IPO by the end of 2028, and Lens Technology will list in Hong Kong on July 9 [33]. Industry - Four departments plan to have over 100,000 high - power charging facilities by 2027 [35]. - A new national standard for passenger - car braking systems will be implemented in 2026 [35]. - The first 10 science - innovation bond ETFs were fully subscribed on the first day [36]. - As of July 7, Shenzhen's second - hand housing inventory reached a new high [37]. - Wuhan will strengthen real - estate policies and promote project launches [37]. - China's shipping industry showed improved confidence in Q2 [37]. - From January to May, China's textile industry had mixed performance in output, revenue, and exports [37]. - From January to May, China's coal production hit a record high, while imports decreased [38]. - Global new ship orders decreased by 54% year - to - date, with different performances in various ship types [40]. Overseas - The US Treasury Secretary expects to announce multiple trade agreements soon [41]. - Goldman Sachs believes the Fed may cut rates in September, with a lower terminal - rate forecast [41]. - The EU aims to reach a preliminary trade agreement with the US this week [41]. - The European Central Bank warns of increased financial - stability risks in the eurozone [41]. - Eurozone's July investor confidence and May retail sales data were reported [42]. - Germany's May industrial output showed positive growth [43]. - The UK's June housing price index had mixed performance [44]. International Stocks - US stocks closed down, with Trump's tariff announcements causing market fluctuations, while most Chinese concept stocks rose [46]. - European stocks closed mixed, affected by Trump's tariff policies and corporate news [46]. - The FBI warned of a surge in "pump - and - dump" scams targeting US stock investors [46]. Commodities - International oil prices rose, and Goldman Sachs maintained its Brent crude price forecast [47]. - International precious metal futures closed mixed, supported by economic uncertainties [47]. - London base metals closed down, with traditional metals facing demand pressure [49]. Bonds - Domestic bond yields mostly rose slightly, and the central bank conducted reverse - repurchase operations [50]. - The Ministry of Finance plans to issue multiple batches of bonds in July [50]. - US bond yields rose due to Trump's trade policies, and Japanese long - term bonds fell [50][51]. Foreign Exchange - The on - shore RMB depreciated against the US dollar, and the US dollar index rose due to Trump's tariff threats [52][54]. Upcoming Events - The China Central Bank has 13.1 billion yuan of reverse - repurchase due at 09:20 [56]. - The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its interest - rate decision at 12:30 and hold a press conference at 13:30 [56]. - ECB's Nagel will give a speech at 22:00, and the EIA will release its monthly short - term energy outlook at 24:00 [56]. - The 12th World High - Speed Rail Congress will be held from July 8 to 11, and the E - Tang Co., Ltd. will be listed on the STAR Market [56]. - Pure benzene futures and options will be listed on the DCE starting from July 8 [56].

Report Overview - The report is the "Guotai Junan Futures Commodity Research Morning Report - Precious Metals and Base Metals" dated July 3, 2025, covering gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, nickel, and stainless steel [1][2] 1. Investment Ratings - No overall industry investment rating is provided in the report 2. Core Views - Gold: With rising expectations of interest rate cuts [2] - Silver: Continuing to surge [2] - Copper: The price remains firm as the US dollar is under pressure [2] - Zinc: Trading within a range [2] - Lead: Bullish in the medium term [2] - Tin: Driven upward by the macro - environment [2] - Nickel: Support from the ore end is weakening, and the smelting end limits the upside potential [2] - Stainless steel: Inventory is slightly decreasing, and the steel price is recovering but with limited elasticity [2] 3. Summary by Commodity 3.1 Precious Metals (Gold and Silver) - **Fundamentals** - Gold: The closing prices of Comex gold 2508 and London gold spot increased by 0.56% and 0.79% respectively; the trend strength is - 1, indicating a bearish view [5][8] - Silver: The closing prices of Comex silver 2508 increased by 1.50%; the trend strength is 1, indicating a bullish view [5][8] - **Macro and Industry News** - Trump's "Great Beauty" bill is blocked in the House of Representatives, and the infighting within the Republican Party intensifies - The "small non - farm" data is disappointing: the US ADP employment in June decreased by 33,000 [5][9] 3.2 Copper - **Fundamentals** - The closing price of the LME copper 3M electronic disk increased by 0.67%, and the inventory decreased by 625 tons; the trend strength is 1, indicating a bullish view [10][12] - **Macro and Industry News** - The "small non - farm" data is disappointing, and employment market cooling may accelerate interest rate cuts - Western Mining's Yulong Copper Mine Phase III project is approved, and the production scale will increase to 30 million tons per year [10][12] 3.3 Zinc - **Fundamentals** - The closing prices of the Shanghai zinc main contract and the LME zinc 3M electronic disk decreased by 0.11% and 1.00% respectively; the trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral view [13][14] - **Macro and Industry News** - The "small non - farm" data is disappointing, and the June non - farm report may also be weak [14] 3.4 Lead - **Fundamentals** - The closing price of the Shanghai lead main contract increased by 0.44%, and the LME lead 3M electronic disk decreased by 0.12%; the trend strength is 1, indicating a bullish view [16][17] - **Macro and Industry News** - The "small non - farm" data is disappointing, and the June non - farm report may be weak [17] 3.5 Tin - **Fundamentals** - The closing prices of the Shanghai tin main contract and the LME tin 3M electronic disk decreased by 0.49% and 0.12% respectively; the trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral view [20][22] - **Macro and Industry News** - Trump's "Great Beauty" bill is blocked, and the "small non - farm" data is disappointing, among other events [20][21] 3.6 Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Fundamentals** - For nickel, the closing price of the Shanghai nickel main contract is 121,220, and the trend strength is 0; for stainless steel, the closing price of the main contract is 12,670, and the trend strength is 0 [23][28] - **Macro and Industry News** - Canada's Ontario Province may stop exporting nickel to the US - Indonesia's CNI nickel - iron project enters the trial production stage [23][24]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - Gold: Expectations of interest rate cuts are rising [2]. - Silver: Continuing to surge [2]. - Copper: Strong spot prices support the price [2]. - Zinc: The fundamentals are under pressure [2]. - Lead: Seasonal peak expectations support the price [2]. - Tin: The macro - environment drives the price up [2]. - Nickel: The support from the ore end has weakened, and the smelting end limits the upside potential [2]. - Stainless steel: Inventory has slightly decreased marginally, and the steel price has recovered but with limited elasticity [2]. Summary by Commodity Gold - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Gold 2508 was 773.90 with a daily increase of 1.10%, and the night - session closing price was 776.10 with a night - session increase of 1.47%. Comex Gold 2508 closed at 3315.00 with a 0.88% increase. Trading volumes of some contracts decreased compared to the previous day [5]. - **ETF and Inventory**: SPDR Gold ETF's holdings decreased by 2 to 952.53. Shanghai Gold's inventory increased by 216 to 18,453 kg, while Comex Gold's inventory (in ounces) decreased by 135 [5]. - **Trend Intensity**: - 1, indicating a weak bearish trend [8]. Silver - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Silver 2508 was 8810 with a 0.55% increase, and the night - session closing price was 8810.00 with a 1.11% increase. Trading volumes of some contracts decreased compared to the previous day [5]. - **ETF and Inventory**: SLV Silver ETF's holdings (the day before yesterday) increased by 42 to 14,869.01. Shanghai Silver's inventory increased by 39088 to 1,338,844 kg, and Comex Silver's inventory (in ounces) increased by 604,393 [5]. - **Trend Intensity**: 1, indicating a weak bullish trend [8]. Copper - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Copper's main contract was 80,640 with a 0.96% increase, and the night - session closing price was 80390 with a - 0.31% change. Trading volumes of some contracts increased compared to the previous day [10]. - **Inventory and Spread**: Shanghai Copper's inventory decreased by 1,078 to 24,773 tons, and LME Copper's inventory increased by 625 to 91,250 tons. Some spreads changed compared to the previous day [10]. - **News**: The US 6 - month ISM manufacturing PMI continued to contract. China's May copper ore imports decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year. Some mining and smelting projects have new developments [10][12]. - **Trend Intensity**: 1, indicating a weak bullish trend [12]. Zinc - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Zinc's main contract was 22255 with a - 1.07% change. Trading volumes of some contracts changed compared to the previous day [13]. - **Inventory and Spread**: Shanghai Zinc's inventory decreased by 253 to 6824 tons, and LME Zinc's inventory decreased by 2575 to 114900 tons. Some spreads and premiums changed [13]. - **News**: The 6000t/d lead - zinc mine expansion project in Guangxi started [14]. - **Trend Intensity**: - 1, indicating a weak bearish trend [14]. Lead - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Lead's main contract was 17100 with a - 0.58% change. Trading volumes of some contracts decreased compared to the previous day [16]. - **Inventory and Spread**: Shanghai Lead's inventory increased by 101 to 46389 tons, and LME Lead's inventory decreased by 1850 to 270075 tons. Some spreads and import profits changed [16]. - **News**: The 6000t/d lead - zinc mine expansion project in Guangxi started [17]. - **Trend Intensity**: 1, indicating a weak bullish trend [17]. Tin - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Tin's main contract was 269,840 with a 0.65% increase, and the night - session closing price was 269840 with a 0.63% increase. Trading volumes of some contracts decreased compared to the previous day [20]. - **Inventory and Spread**: Shanghai Tin's inventory increased by 16 to 6,766 tons, and LME Tin's inventory increased by 45 to 2,220 tons. Some spot prices and spreads changed [20]. - **News**: Multiple macro - level news events, such as EU - US tariff negotiations and China's PMI data [21]. - **Trend Intensity**: 0, indicating a neutral trend [21]. Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Price and Trading Volume**: The closing price of Shanghai Nickel's main contract was 120,720, and that of stainless steel's main contract was 12,560. Trading volumes of both decreased compared to the previous day [23]. - **Industry Chain Data**: Various prices in the nickel and stainless - steel industry chain, such as high - nickel pig iron, nickel plate, and stainless - steel products, changed compared to different time points [23]. - **News**: There were developments in nickel - related projects in Canada, Indonesia, including production start - ups, resumptions, and potential export restrictions [23][24][25]. - **Trend Intensity**: Both nickel and stainless steel have a trend intensity of 0, indicating a neutral trend [26].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - Gold: Geopolitical cease - fire; trend strength is - 1 [2][8] - Silver: Continuing to surge; trend strength is 1 [2][8] - Copper: Favorable sentiment, firm price; trend strength is 0 [2][12] - Tin: Tight current situation but weak expectations; trend strength is 0 [13][15] - Nickel: Support from the ore end is loosening, and the smelting end limits the upward elasticity; trend strength is 0 [17][20] - Stainless steel: Inventory is slightly decreasing marginally, steel price is recovering but with limited elasticity; trend strength is 0 [17][20] 3. Summaries by Commodity Gold - **Price data**: Yesterday, the closing price of Shanghai Gold 2508 was 765.46 with a daily decline of 0.12%, and the night - session closing price was 768.98 with a night - session increase of 0.54%. The closing price of Comex Gold 2508 was 3315.00 with a daily increase of 0.88% [5] - **Trading volume and position**: The trading volume of Shanghai Gold 2508 was 147,042, a decrease of 22,175 from the previous day, and the position was 119,087, a decrease of 10,735 [5] - **ETF and inventory**: The position of SPDR Gold ETF was 952.53, a decrease of 2 from the previous day. The inventory of Shanghai Gold was 18,237 kg, unchanged from the previous day [5] Silver - **Price data**: Yesterday, the closing price of Shanghai Silver 2508 was 8762 with a daily decline of 0.34%, and the night - session closing price was 8722.00 with a night - session increase of 0.10%. The closing price of Comex Silver 2508 was 36.330 with a daily increase of 0.46% [5] - **Trading volume and position**: The trading volume of Shanghai Silver 2508 was 504,424, an increase of 34,875 from the previous day, and the position was 277,702, a decrease of 37,746 [5] - **ETF and inventory**: The position of SLV Silver ETF (the day before yesterday) was 14,826.61, a decrease of 40. The inventory of Shanghai Silver was 1,299,756 kg, an increase of 4093 from the previous day [5] Copper - **Price data**: Yesterday, the closing price of the Shanghai Copper main contract was 79,870 with a daily decline of 0.06%, and the night - session closing price was 79780 with a night - session decline of 0.11%. The closing price of LME Copper 3M electronic disk was 9,878 with a daily decline of 0.01% [10] - **Trading volume and position**: The trading volume of the Shanghai Copper main contract was 100,945, a decrease of 30,811 from the previous day, and the position was 212,911, a decrease of 2,794 [10] - **Inventory and spread**: The inventory of Shanghai Copper was 25,851, an increase of 505 from the previous day. The LME Copper cash premium was 181.69, a decrease of 58.98 from the previous day [10] - **Macro and industry news**: China's official manufacturing PMI in June rose for two consecutive months to 49.7, and the new order index returned to the expansion range. Chile's Antofagast hopes to extend the mining of Los Pelambres mine through expansion and upgrading [10][12] Tin - **Price data**: Yesterday, the closing price of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 268,110 with a daily decline of 0.28%, and the night - session closing price was 267,010 with a night - session decline of 0.42%. The closing price of LME Tin 3M electronic disk was 33,750 with a daily increase of 0.55% [14] - **Trading volume and position**: The trading volume of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 85,038, a decrease of 23,766 from the previous day, and the position was 31,484, a decrease of 1,518 [14] - **Inventory and spread**: The inventory of Shanghai Tin was 6,750, an increase of 199 from the previous day. The SMM 1 tin ingot price was 263,300, a decrease of 1,100 from the previous day [14] Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Price data**: The closing price of the Shanghai Nickel main contract was 120,830, and the closing price of the stainless - steel main contract was 12,610 [17] - **Trading volume and position**: The trading volume of the Shanghai Nickel main contract was 86,158, and the trading volume of the stainless - steel main contract was 146,051 [17] - **Industry news**: In March, the governor of Ontario, Canada, threatened to stop exporting nickel to the US. The Indonesian CNI nickel - iron RKEF phase - I project entered the trial - production stage [17][18]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The focus is on the basic metals industry, particularly copper and aluminum, influenced by macroeconomic factors in the U.S. and liquidity expectations for the second half of 2025 [1][2][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - **U.S. Economic Events**: July 2025 is critical with key events such as the vote on the "Great America Act" on July 4, the expiration of EU tariff exemptions on July 9, and a potential Fed interest rate cut decision around July 30. These events will significantly impact commodity markets and liquidity expectations for the latter half of the year [2][4]. - **Fed's Rate Cut Signals**: Fed officials, including Chairman Powell, have indicated that positive changes in tariffs could trigger conditions for a rate cut, which is expected to support demand for basic metals and enhance anti-inflation capabilities [1][4]. - **Copper Market Dynamics**: The price difference between COMEX and LME copper has widened to $1,400/ton with a premium rate of 14.2%. This is driven by expectations of a potential copper tariff investigation and LME's restrictions on long positions, leading to a more optimistic COMEX market [5][6]. - **Domestic Copper Market**: The domestic copper market is experiencing weak forward prices, shifting from a Contango to a Backwardation structure, which may lead to cautious investor sentiment towards equity investments [6]. - **Aluminum Market Conditions**: The aluminum market is characterized by low inventory levels across social, exchange, and bonded zone stocks. Despite a slight accumulation during the off-season, demand remains strong, supporting stable aluminum prices [3][8]. - **Investment Recommendations**: Suggested investments include companies with relatively cheap valuations and good mid-term growth potential, such as Luoyang Molybdenum and Jincheng Mining, as well as Chinese non-ferrous mining companies listed in Hong Kong [3][9]. Additional Important Insights - **Macroeconomic Support for Metal Prices**: An increase in macroeconomic expectations, low spot inventories, and the upcoming earnings season are expected to support rising prices for basic metals [7]. - **Aluminum Industry Performance**: The aluminum sector in both Hong Kong and A-share markets has shown strong performance, with expectations for annual earnings to exceed 20 billion, driven by a combination of beta, alpha, and dividend investment trends [10]. - **Valuation of Aluminum Companies**: Current valuations for aluminum companies are around 7 times earnings, indicating reasonable valuation levels with high safety margins. Companies like Yun Aluminum, Tianshan Aluminum, and Zhongfu International are highlighted as having positive allocation value [11]. - **Trading Strategies for Basic Metals**: Short-term trading may focus on liquidity easing expectations, while fundamental trading should consider early positioning before the peak season to validate liquidity expectations and assess demand performance post-peak [12].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview: Non-Ferrous Metals Core Insights and Arguments - **Copper Price Expectations**: The anticipated copper price for 2025 is around $10,000 per ton, aligning with current fundamentals. The decline in the spot-futures price spread indicates a rationalization of speculative sentiment, with large enterprises slowing down purchases [1][4]. - **Weakening Fundamentals**: The non-ferrous metals sector has shown a marginal weakening over the past three to four weeks, with inventory levels for copper and aluminum halting their decline and slightly increasing. Downstream operating rates, processing fees, and profitability for copper and aluminum are all on a downward trend [1][6]. - **Seasonal Weakness**: The non-ferrous metals market is expected to enter a traditional off-season from July to early August 2025, with high temperatures and holidays negatively impacting consumption. Previous tariff policies have preemptively exhausted some demand, posing short-term risks of returning to fundamental market conditions [1][7]. - **Valuation and Price Caution**: The current valuation of the non-ferrous metals sector is neutral, with commodity prices and sector valuations reflecting caution [1][8]. Additional Important Insights - **Aluminum Industry Conditions**: The aluminum sector is experiencing weak conditions, with aluminum rod margins at their lowest in nearly a year. While aluminum rod factory inventories have decreased by approximately 16,000 to 17,000 tons, social inventories have increased by over 10,000 tons, indicating weak demand [1][9]. - **Copper Demand and Inventory**: Copper demand is relatively weak, with electrolytic copper production declining for four consecutive weeks while factory inventories are rising, indicating insufficient demand. Downstream copper rod production has also decreased for three weeks, further confirming the downward trend in demand [1][10]. - **Future Price Adjustments**: It is expected that commodity prices may undergo two adjustments in the coming year, influenced by short-term factors such as tariff-related behaviors and seasonal effects, as well as the long-term negative impacts of U.S. tariff policies [1][11]. Industry Overview: Gold Core Insights and Arguments - **Gold Price Stability**: Short-term inflation expectations support gold prices, with significant adjustments unlikely. Long-term support for gold prices is provided by central bank purchases in emerging markets, with expectations for gold prices to fluctuate between $3,100 and $3,400 [2][12]. Additional Important Insights - **Investment Opportunities**: The current investment climate suggests that as other sectors present more opportunities, the opportunity cost of holding gold is high. However, as gold prices adjust to reasonable levels, capital may flow back into gold [2][13]. Industry Overview: Steel Core Insights and Arguments - **Steel Industry Performance**: The steel industry performed well in Q1, with Q2 profitability levels expected to remain similar. Investment opportunities may arise if "anti-involution" policies are extended to the steel sector, potentially improving profit margins [14]. Industry Overview: Minor Metals Core Insights and Arguments - **Investment Opportunities in Tungsten and Cobalt**: There are notable investment opportunities in tungsten and cobalt, with tungsten prices currently stabilizing at high levels. The demand for tungsten is supported by growth in electronics and new energy vehicles, while cobalt may see significant changes in July and August due to inventory dynamics [15].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [4] Core Insights - The macroeconomic sentiment and supply shortages have driven copper prices to their highest levels since March [6][17] - Precious metals have seen fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions easing and the signing of agreements between China and the US, leading to a correction in gold prices [1][40] - The overall sentiment in the basic metals sector is positive, with prices generally increasing across various metals [6][11] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices decreased by 2.90% to $3,286.10 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 0.60% to $36.17 per ounce [1][25] - The gold-silver ratio fell by 3.48% to 90.86, indicating a shift in market dynamics [26] - SPDR Gold ETF holdings increased by 147,420.08 troy ounces, while SLV Silver ETF holdings rose by 3,726,451.20 ounces [26] Basic Metals - Copper prices rose by 2.26% to $9,879.00 per ton on the LME and by 2.47% to ¥79,920.00 per ton on the SHFE [6][48] - Aluminum prices increased by 1.31% to $2,595.00 per ton on the LME and by 0.56% to ¥20,580.00 per ton on the SHFE [6][48] - Zinc prices saw a significant rise of 4.89% to $2,778.50 per ton on the LME [6] - The overall sentiment in the basic metals market is buoyed by macroeconomic factors and supply constraints [6][11] Copper - The market is currently focused on copper inventory shortages, with LME copper stocks decreasing and COMEX stocks reaching historical highs [7][72] - Supply-side challenges include high costs and shortages of copper concentrate, with potential production disruptions from mining operations [7][72] - Demand expectations are improving, although domestic copper rod production rates have slightly declined [7][72] Aluminum - The aluminum industry is experiencing supply-demand imbalances, with production capacity remaining stable despite some regional maintenance [10][75] - Demand from downstream sectors is weakening, particularly in traditional off-peak seasons, affecting purchasing behavior [10][75] - Future aluminum prices are expected to be supported by ongoing demand in sectors like new energy and power [10][75] Zinc - Zinc prices are being supported by expectations of supply disruptions due to labor strikes at key production facilities [11] - The overall demand for zinc is facing pressure from declining activity in downstream sectors [11] Lead - Lead prices are experiencing upward pressure due to tightening supply from primary smelters and recovering production from recycled lead facilities [12] Small Metals - Magnesium prices have increased due to low inventory levels, while demand remains cautious [13][14] - Molybdenum and vanadium prices are under pressure from downstream demand weakness, leading to price declines [15]