Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - Absolute price: Cautiously bullish [3] 2. Core View - After the National Day holiday, there may be a situation where the operating rate of secondary lead production recovers while battery consumption declines slightly. However, the tight supply pattern at the mine end remains unchanged. Coupled with the high probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in October and the driving effect of the sharp rise of precious metals on various non - ferrous metal varieties, it is recommended to mainly use bargain - hunting buying hedging for lead prices at present [3] 3. Summary by Directory Market News and Important Data - **Spot**: On October 9, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$37.30/ton. The SMM1 lead ingot spot price remained unchanged at 16,800 yuan/ton compared with the previous trading day. SMM lead spot prices in different regions had different changes, and lead scrap prices remained unchanged [1] - **Futures**: On October 9, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,000 yuan/ton and closed at 17,115 yuan/ton, up 175 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 40,199 lots, a decrease of 5,406 lots from the previous trading day, and the position was 41,077 lots, a decrease of 1,556 lots. The night - session closing price rose 0.44% from the afternoon closing price. After the holiday, the lead ingot inventory of smelters in Henan and Hunan increased, and the market transaction was weak [2] - **Inventory**: On October 9, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 37,000 tons, a decrease of 5,200 tons compared with the previous week. As of October 9, the LME lead inventory was 237,450 tons, an increase of 1,375 tons compared with the previous trading day [2] Strategy - It is recommended to mainly use bargain - hunting buying hedging for lead prices [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the lead industry is cautiously bullish [3] 2. Core View of the Report - The lead market trading has become lighter, and the lead price maintains a volatile pattern. Although the purchasing enthusiasm of downstream battery enterprises is relatively weak due to the approaching National Day holiday, the lead ore supply remains relatively tight. Coupled with the overall positive impact of the Fed's interest - rate cut cycle on non - ferrous metals, it is recommended to use the strategy of buying on dips for hedging in the lead market [1][2][3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Spot - On September 29, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$41.63 per ton. The SMM1 lead ingot spot price decreased by 125 yuan/ton to 16,800 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The SMM Shanghai lead spot premium changed by 25 yuan/ton to 0.00 yuan/ton. The SMM Guangdong lead price decreased by 125 yuan/ton to 16,825 yuan/ton, and the SMM Henan lead price also decreased by 125 yuan/ton to 16,825 yuan/ton. The SMM Tianjin lead spot premium changed by - 113 yuan/ton to 16,850 yuan/ton. The lead refined - scrap price difference remained unchanged at - 25 yuan/ton. The price of waste electric vehicle batteries increased by 25 yuan/ton to 10,000 yuan/ton, while the prices of waste white shells and waste black shells remained unchanged at 10,075 yuan/ton and 10,350 yuan/ton respectively [1] Futures - On September 29, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,065 yuan/ton and closed at 16,855 yuan/ton, a decrease of 255 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The trading volume was 76,219 lots, an increase of 26,944 lots compared to the previous trading day, and the position was 48,797 lots, a decrease of 11,865 lots compared to the previous trading day. The intraday price fluctuated, with the highest point reaching 17,110 yuan/ton and the lowest point reaching 16,845 yuan/ton. In the night session, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,375 yuan/ton and closed at 17,365 yuan/ton, a rise of 65 yuan/ton compared to the afternoon closing price [2] Inventory - On September 29, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 42,000 tons, a decrease of 4,300 tons compared to the same period last week. As of September 29, the LME lead inventory was 218,825 tons, a decrease of 600 tons compared to the previous trading day [2] Strategy - It is recommended to use the strategy of buying on dips for hedging in the lead market, with the buying range between 16,950 yuan/ton and 17,000 yuan/ton [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - Grasberg's unexpected production cut will change the global copper supply pattern in the next 12 - 15 months, and the copper's medium - term allocation value is still optimistic [1] - For aluminum, the short - term fundamentals are okay, and it's advisable to hold at low prices under the low - inventory pattern [1] - Zinc prices oscillated this week, with a short - term unilateral weak oscillation. It's recommended to wait and see, and partial profit - taking can be considered for long - short spreads [2] - The fundamentals of nickel and stainless steel remain weak, and there is a certain motivation for price support on the policy side [3][4][5] - Lead prices are expected to maintain a weak oscillation next week, ranging from 16,800 to 17,000 [7] - Tin prices had a wide - range oscillation this week. Short - term observation is recommended, and short - selling can be considered lightly when the price is above 275,000 yuan/ton [10] - Industrial silicon's supply and demand will remain balanced in September and October, and the price is expected to oscillate at the cycle bottom [11] - The price of lithium carbonate oscillated this week. After the hype of supply - side disturbances, the price elasticity is high, and the downward price support is strong before the disturbances [11] Summary by Metals Copper - Freeport Indonesia's subsidiary's accident postponed Grasberg's复产, reducing the 2026 copper guidance by about 35% (equivalent to about 270,000 tons of copper and about 1.04 million ounces of gold) [1] - The adjusted copper mine supply has no obvious increase this year, and there will be no increase next year without the复产 of the Panama mine [1] - Fund long positions are increasing, and the copper's allocation enthusiasm is expected to rise. It's advisable to consider laying out medium - term long positions below 79,000 - 79,500 or selling put options below 78,000 [1] Aluminum - Supply increased slightly, and downstream start - up improved. There was a slight destocking in September, and a seasonal slight inventory build - up is expected in October [1] - It's advisable to hold at low prices under the low - inventory pattern and pay attention to long - short spreads and cross - market arbitrage [1] Zinc - Domestic TC decreased further, and imported TC increased further. The domestic zinc ore will be marginally tight from the fourth quarter to the first quarter of next year [2] - The smelting end will repair slightly in October. Attention should be paid to the impact of sulfuric acid and silver prices on total profits [2] - Domestic demand is seasonally weak, and overseas demand in Europe is average. The current pattern of strong overseas and weak domestic may further diverge [2] - The short - term unilateral trend is weakly oscillating, and it's recommended to wait and see. Partial profit - taking can be considered for long - short spreads [2] Nickel and Stainless Steel - For nickel, steel mills are expected to resume production slightly. The fundamentals are weak, and the policy side has a certain price - support motivation [3] - For stainless steel, the situation is similar to nickel, with weak fundamentals and policy - side price - support motivation [3][4][5] Lead - This week, lead prices rose due to macro - factors. Supply is affected by low scrap volume, tight waste batteries, and low smelting profits [7] - Demand improved slightly due to National Day stocking, but the inventory is at a relatively high level, and the overall destocking strength needs verification [7] - Lead prices are expected to oscillate weakly next week, ranging from 16,800 to 17,000 [7] Tin - Tin prices had a wide - range oscillation this week. The supply side is undergoing marginal repair, and the demand side is mainly rigid - supported [10] - The domestic fundamentals are short - term supply - demand dual - weak. It's recommended to wait and see in the short term, and short - selling can be considered lightly when the price is above 275,000 yuan/ton [10] Industrial Silicon - Xinjiang's leading enterprises continued to resume production this week. The supply and demand will remain balanced in September and October, and the price will oscillate at the cycle bottom [11] Lithium Carbonate - This week, lithium carbonate prices oscillated. The raw material side has strong price - support willingness, and the lithium salt side's pre - holiday stocking is almost over [11] - Lithium carbonate is still in the capacity expansion cycle, with a surplus in static supply - demand. After the supply - side disturbances, the price elasticity is high [11]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The eight - department plan aims to increase resource exploration and reserve for non - ferrous metals from 2025 - 2026, which will have a balanced impact on nickel prices. The overall consumption of non - ferrous metals shows mixed performance, with some sectors facing challenges and others having potential for improvement [43][45][55] - The copper market is affected by factors such as Grasberg's production decline, Congo - Kinshasa's smelter reduction, and domestic production issues, leading to a tight supply situation. The consumption is weak, but the bullish trend is strengthening [2][3][4] - The alumina market has an oversupply situation. Although the price rebounds slightly before the holiday, it is expected to remain weak due to the open import window and fundamental oversupply [8][12][13] - The aluminum market shows short - term shock due to factors like US economic data, domestic inventory changes, and consumption uncertainty, with potential for seasonal inventory build - up after the holiday [14][17][18] - The casting aluminum alloy market is restricted by factors such as tight waste aluminum resources and extended holidays of downstream enterprises, and the price is expected to fluctuate weakly [21][23][25] - The zinc market has potential production reduction in mines in October, with an expected increase in domestic refined zinc supply. The consumption is expected to remain weak, and the overseas de - stocking may support the price [30][31][33] - The lead market has a tight balance in the lead concentrate supply, with expected production increase in regenerated lead. The consumption in the peak season is under - performing, and the price may decline [37][40] - The nickel market has a surplus of refined nickel, but the price is affected by factors such as the plan and downstream consumption. Attention should be paid to import and inventory changes [43][45] - The stainless steel market has increased production in September, but the demand has not shown seasonal characteristics. It is expected to maintain a high - level shock [47][48] - The tin market has a tight supply in the mining end, weak demand, and a high - level shock is expected [54][56][57] - The industrial silicon market may have a short - term correction, and long positions can be considered after the correction [63][64][65] - The polysilicon market may have a short - term decline, and long positions can be re - entered after sufficient correction during the holiday [66][67] - The lithium carbonate market has strong demand and gradually narrowing supply growth. It is expected to maintain a shock pattern [70][73][74] Group 3: Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Copper - **Market Review**: The Shanghai copper 2511 contract closed at 82,370 yuan/ton, down 0.21%. The spot premium was stable, and the inventory increased by 0.82 million tons to 14.83 million tons [2] - **Important Information**: Policies encourage resource exploration and utilization, and Argentina approves a copper project. The supply is expected to increase during the holiday, while the demand will weaken [2] - **Logic Analysis**: Grasberg's production decline and other factors lead to tight supply, and the consumption is weak [3] - **Trading Strategy**: Adopt a low - long strategy for long - positions, hold cross - market positive spreads, and stay on the sidelines for options [4][5][6] Alumina - **Market Review**: The alumina 2601 contract fell to 2,904 yuan/ton, and the spot price decreased in various regions [7] - **Related Information**: Policies guide project layout, production capacity utilization rate changes, and raw material prices decline [8][9] - **Logic Analysis**: The policy has limited impact on production capacity expectations, and the price is restricted by import and oversupply [12] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to be weak, and both arbitrage and options should be on the sidelines [13] Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The Shanghai aluminum 2511 contract fell to 20,730 yuan/ton, and the spot price decreased [14] - **Related Information**: US economic data is released, inventory decreases, and the photovoltaic installation shows a downward trend [14] - **Trading Logic**: The short - term price is in shock due to economic data and inventory changes, with potential for seasonal inventory build - up [17] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to be shock - weak, and both arbitrage and options should be on the sidelines [18][19] Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: The night - session casting aluminum alloy 2511 contract fell to 20,230 yuan/ton, and the spot price was stable [21] - **Related Information**: Policies affect the recycled aluminum industry, warehouse receipts increase, and downstream enterprises' holiday arrangements change [21][22] - **Trading Logic**: The price is restricted by tight raw materials and extended holidays of downstream enterprises [23][25] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to fluctuate weakly, and both arbitrage and options should be on the sidelines [26][27] Zinc - **Market Review**: The Shanghai zinc 2511 fell to 21,800 yuan/ton, and the spot premium increased [29] - **Related Information**: Inventory decreases, and a mining company obtains a new mining license [30] - **Logic Analysis**: The mine production may decrease in October, and the refined zinc supply may increase [31][33] - **Trading Strategy**: The short - term price may rebound, and both arbitrage and options should be on the sidelines [34] Lead - **Market Review**: The Shanghai lead 2511 fell to 16,855 yuan/ton, and the spot price decreased [36] - **Related Information**: Inventory decreases, and the production and consumption of lead - related industries change [37][38] - **Logic Analysis**: The lead concentrate is in tight balance, and the consumption in the peak season is under - performing [40] - **Trading Strategy**: The price may decline [40] Nickel - **Market Review**: The Shanghai nickel main contract NI2511 fell to 121,100 yuan/ton, and the spot premium changed [42] - **Related Information**: Policies and a mining right auction affect the market [43] - **Logic Analysis**: The market is affected by policies and consumption trends, with a surplus of refined nickel [45] - **Trading Strategy**: Both arbitrage and options should be on the sidelines [44] Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The main SS2511 contract fell to 12,760 yuan/ton, and the spot price range is given [47] - **Important Information**: India approves steel certifications [48] - **Logic Analysis**: The production increases, but the demand has not shown seasonality, and it is expected to shock at a high level [48] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to have a wide - range shock, and arbitrage should be on the sidelines [49][50] Tin - **Market Review**: The main Shanghai tin 2511 contract closed at 272,410 yuan/ton, and the spot price decreased [52] - **Related Information**: US policies and economic data, and industry development plans are announced [54][55] - **Logic Analysis**: The supply is tight, and the demand is weak, and it is expected to maintain a high - level shock [56] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to maintain a high - level shock, and options should be on the sidelines [57][58] Industrial Silicon - **Market Review**: The industrial silicon futures closed at 8,610 yuan/ton, and the spot price of some grades decreased [61][62] - **Related Information**: The export volume increases [63] - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The inventory structure may cause feedback, and the price may correct in the short - term [64] - **Strategy**: The price may correct in the short - term, and long positions can be entered after the correction. Sell out - of - the - money put options to take profit, and no arbitrage opportunity [65] Polysilicon - **Market Review**: The polysilicon futures closed at 51,280 yuan/ton, and the spot price was stable [66] - **Related Information**: A research shows the feasibility of EU's solar component production [66] - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The spot price is stable, but there is pressure on the contract due to warehouse receipt cancellation, and the demand is expected to weaken [67] - **Strategy**: The price may decline in the short - term, exit long positions first, and re - enter after sufficient correction. Do reverse arbitrage for 2511 and 2512 contracts, and sell out - of - the - money put options to take profit [67][69] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main 2511 contract rose to 73,920 yuan/ton, and the spot price decreased [70] - **Important Information**: Projects in Argentina and China are progressing, and policies are announced [71][72] - **Logic Analysis**: The demand is strong, and the supply growth is narrowing, and it is expected to maintain a shock pattern [73] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to have a wide - range shock, arbitrage should be on the sidelines, and sell out - of - the - money put options [74] Second Part: Non - Ferrous Industry Prices and Related Data - Multiple tables and figures present daily data and price trends of various non - ferrous metals, including spot prices, premiums, spreads, inventory, and production profits, comparing data from different dates and showing changes compared to the previous weekend and the end of the previous month [77][88][104]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Grasberg's unexpected copper production cut will change the global copper supply pattern in the next 12 - 15 months, and the mid - term allocation value of copper is still optimistic, with consideration of long - term mid - term orders or selling put options below 78,000 [1] - The short - term fundamentals of aluminum are acceptable, and one can hold at low prices in a low - inventory pattern and pay attention to far - month inter - month and domestic - foreign reverse arbitrage [1] - Zinc prices are oscillating this week. The short - term unilateral trend is weakly oscillating, and it is recommended to wait and see; for domestic - foreign arbitrage, partial profit - taking can be made for domestic - foreign positive arbitrage [2] - The fundamentals of nickel and stainless steel remain weak. The short - term macro aspect follows the anti - involution expectation, and the policy side has a certain motivation to support prices [3][4] - Lead prices are expected to oscillate weakly next week, in the range of 16,800 - 17,000 [5] - Tin prices are in a wide - range oscillation. In the short - term, it is recommended to wait and see, and one can lightly short above 275,000 yuan/ton; in the medium - to - long - term, hold near the cost line at low prices [10] - The supply and demand of industrial silicon are balanced in September and October, and in the medium - to - long - term, prices are expected to oscillate at the cycle bottom [11] - The price of lithium carbonate oscillates. With the support of the seasonal peak season and the explosion of energy - storage demand, the monthly balance after CATL's production cut turns to continuous inventory reduction, but the amplitude is average [11] Summary by Metals Copper - Freeport Indonesia's subsidiary's accident delays Grasberg's resumption of production, reducing the 2026 copper production guidance by about 35% (equivalent to about 270,000 tons of copper and about 1.04 million ounces of gold) [1] - The adjusted copper mine supply has no obvious increase this year, and there will be no increase in the mine supply next year if the Panama mine does not resume production [1] - Fund long positions are gradually increasing, but the focus of macro and bulk CTA funds is still on precious metals. The gold - copper ratio is at a low historical quantile [1] Aluminum - Supply increases slightly, and aluminum ingot imports provide an increase from January to August [1] - Downstream construction improves, and the production schedule of photovoltaic modules stabilizes. Attention should be paid to whether overseas demand stabilizes after the decline [1] - There is a slight inventory reduction in September, and a seasonal slight inventory increase is expected in October [1] Zinc - Domestic TC decreases further, and imported TC increases further. The domestic zinc ore supply is tight from the fourth quarter to the first quarter of next year, while the overseas mine supply increased unexpectedly in the second quarter [2] - In October, the smelting end recovers slightly month - on - month. Attention should be paid to the impact of sulfuric acid and silver prices on total profits [2] - Domestic social inventory oscillates, and overseas LME inventory decreases. The current pattern of strong overseas and weak domestic may further diverge, and the export window is close to opening [2] Nickel - The supply side expects a slight resumption of production by steel mills, the demand side is mainly for rigid demand, and the prices of nickel iron and chrome iron remain stable [3] - There is a slight inventory increase in Xifu, and a slight inventory reduction in warehouse receipts [3] Stainless Steel - The supply side expects a slight resumption of production by steel mills, the demand side is mainly for rigid demand, the price of nickel iron remains stable, and the price of chrome iron rises slightly [3][4] - There is inventory reduction in Xifu, and a slight inventory reduction in warehouse receipts [3][4] Lead - On the supply side, the scrap volume is weak year - on - year, the waste battery is in short supply, the recycled lead maintains low - level operation, and the TC quotation is in a chaotic decline [5] - On the demand side, the battery finished - product inventory is high, the battery construction rate increases this week, and the demand turns slightly prosperous [5] - The refined - scrap price difference is - 75, the long - term supply in Henan is tight, and the LME registered warehouse receipts decrease by 20,000 tons [5] Tin - On the supply side, the domestic smelting plants reduce production, and the supply from overseas gradually recovers. The supply side is marginally repaired [10] - On the demand side, the demand for solder is mainly rigid. The downstream restocking intention is strong when the price drops rapidly this week, and the inventory reduction is significant [10] - The domestic fundamentals are short - term in a situation of weak supply and demand. Attention should be paid to the expected changes after October and the impact of interest - rate cut expectations [10] Industrial Silicon - Xinjiang's leading enterprises resume production, and some factories in the southwest may gradually reduce production later [11] - The supply and demand are balanced in September and October, and in the medium - to - long - term, prices are expected to oscillate at the cycle bottom [11] Lithium Carbonate - The raw - material end has strong price - support intention from overseas mines and reluctant selling from traders, but salt factories have low acceptance of high - price lithium mines [11] - The pre - holiday stocking rhythm of the lithium - salt end is strong first and then weak, and the spot basis is weakly stable, with some discounts expanding by 100 - 200 yuan [11] - In the context of strong "anti - involution" commodity sentiment, the price elasticity is high after the supply - side disturbance speculation materializes, and the downward price support is strong before the disturbance materializes [11]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating is cautiously bullish [4] Core View of the Report - After the Fed's interest rate meeting, most non - ferrous metals showed a trend of stabilizing and rebounding after a decline. With the upcoming National Day holiday, the downstream restocking enthusiasm may be stimulated. It is recommended to mainly use buy - on - dips hedging in the next week, with the buying range between 16,800 yuan/ton and 17,000 yuan/ton [4] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Spot - On September 22, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was - 43.72 dollars/ton. The SMM1 lead ingot spot price remained unchanged at 17,000 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The SMM Shanghai lead spot premium remained unchanged at - 15.00 yuan/ton. The SMM Guangdong lead price remained unchanged at 17,025 yuan/ton, and the SMM Henan lead price remained unchanged at 17,025 yuan/ton. The SMM Tianjin lead spot premium remained unchanged at 17,025 yuan/ton. The lead refined - scrap price difference remained unchanged at - 75 yuan/ton. The price of waste electric vehicle batteries remained unchanged at 9,975 yuan/ton, the price of waste white shells remained unchanged at 10,075 yuan/ton, and the price of waste black shells remained unchanged at 10,350 yuan/ton [1] Futures - On September 22, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,150 yuan/ton and closed at 17,125 yuan/ton, a change of - 25 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The trading volume was 24,370 lots, a change of - 11,605 lots compared to the previous trading day. The position was 27,432 lots, a change of - 5,311 lots compared to the previous trading day. The intraday price fluctuated, with the highest point reaching 17,170 yuan/ton and the lowest point reaching 17,075 yuan/ton. In the night session, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,190 yuan/ton and closed at 17,165 yuan/ton, a 0.03% increase from the afternoon closing price of the previous day. The SMM1 lead price remained flat compared to the previous trading day. In Henan, smelters mainly shipped on long - term contracts, and some holders quoted at a discount of 150 - 120 yuan/ton to the SHFE lead 2511 contract for ex - factory prices. In Hunan, brand lead smelters also mainly shipped on long - term contracts, with few quotes for scattered orders. Traders quoted at a discount of 150 yuan/ton to the SHFE lead 2510 contract or 180 yuan/ton to the SHFE lead 2511 contract for ex - factory prices. In Anhui and Jiangxi, holders quoted at a premium of 100 - 150 yuan/ton to the SMM1 lead for ex - factory prices. The lead futures fluctuated slightly lower, smelters' quotes were relatively firm, and downstream battery enterprises made small - scale bargain purchases after the pre - holiday stockpiling, with the trading volume in some markets being rather light [2] Inventory - On September 22, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 55,000 tons, a change of - 12,900 tons compared to the same period last week. As of September 22, the LME lead inventory was 221,675 tons, a change of 1,375 tons compared to the previous trading day [3] Strategy - It is recommended to use buy - on - dips hedging in the next week, with the buying range between 16,800 yuan/ton and 17,000 yuan/ton [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Absolute price: Neutral [4] - Option strategy:暂缓 (No English equivalent provided in the context, this is a placeholder) [4] 2. Core View - Some companies report a slight recovery in downstream lead - battery demand, while raw material supply remains relatively tight. Multiple smelters are under maintenance in September, and the Fed's interest rate cut in September has been implemented. The lead price is currently in a shock pattern, with an expected fluctuation range of 16,960 yuan/ton to 17,320 yuan/ton. Enterprises with hedging needs are advised to conduct corresponding buy or sell hedging within this range [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data - **Spot**: On September 18, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$46.43/ton. The SMM 1 lead ingot spot price changed by 25 yuan/ton to 16,975 yuan/ton. SMM Shanghai lead spot premium changed by 0 yuan/ton to -15.00 yuan/ton, SMM Guangdong lead changed by 25 yuan/ton to 16,975 yuan/ton, SMM Henan lead changed by 50 yuan/ton to 17,000 yuan/ton, and SMM Tianjin lead premium changed by 25 yuan/ton to 17,000 yuan/ton. The lead concentrate - scrap spread remained unchanged at -100 yuan/ton, and the prices of waste electric vehicle batteries, waste white shells, and waste black shells also remained unchanged [1]. - **Futures**: On September 18, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 17,095 yuan/ton, closed at 17,145 yuan/ton, up 45 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 39,143 lots, down 5,815 lots from the previous day, and the position was 39,036 lots, down 3,159 lots. The intraday price fluctuated, with a high of 17,170 yuan/ton and a low of 17,055 yuan/ton. In the night session, it opened at 17,180 yuan/ton, closed at 17,145 yuan/ton, up 0.09% from the afternoon close. The SMM 1 lead price rose 25 yuan/ton. In Henan, smelters mainly shipped long - term orders, with few spot offers. In Hunan, delivery brand lead smelters offered at a discount of 30 - 0 yuan/ton to SMM 1 lead, and non - delivery brand lead smelters offered at a discount of 60 - 30 yuan/ton. In Anhui and Jiangxi, holders offered at a premium of 50 - 100 yuan/ton to SMM 1 lead. Due to pre - holiday inventory replenishment by downstream battery enterprises, the trading volume in some areas was acceptable [2]. - **Inventory**: On September 18, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 68,000 tons, down 130 tons from the previous week. As of September 18, the LME lead inventory was 222,675 tons, down 2,675 tons from the previous trading day [3].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The copper market is affected by macro - factors and fundamentals. The copper price has corrected due to concerns about the Fed's interest - rate decision, and the supply is tight while the consumption shows a weakening trend [8] - The alumina market has a weakening fundamental trend. The import window has opened narrowly, and the market price reduction may take some time [15] - The electrolytic aluminum market has a tight overseas supply and a marginal recovery in domestic downstream demand. The aluminum price is expected to oscillate and rise after a correction [19][20] - The casting aluminum alloy market is affected by policy changes. The supply is tight, and the alloy ingot price is expected to be stable and slightly stronger [27] - The zinc market has a small reduction in domestic refined zinc supply in September, and the overseas market has some support for the zinc price. The zinc price may fluctuate in the short term [34][39] - The lead market has an upward - moving price center due to downstream pre - holiday stocking. However, there are risks of price decline if the import window opens or the production of recycling enterprises resumes [41] - The nickel market has a relatively optimistic macro - atmosphere, but the LME inventory increase indicates an oversupply of refined nickel in China, and the price is expected to fluctuate widely [47] - The stainless - steel market is expected to remain high and oscillate due to the approaching Fed's interest - rate cut, positive domestic policies, and the approaching consumption peak season [53] - The tin market is affected by the Fed's interest - rate decision. The supply is tight, and the demand may be postponed. The price is expected to oscillate within a range [60] - The industrial silicon market may turn into a supply - surplus state if the rumored production resumption occurs. The price is at a relatively low valuation with a bottom support, and long positions can be considered at low prices [67] - The polysilicon market has a long - term upward price trend, but there is a short - term weakening due to the slow progress of capacity integration. The price of the 11 - contract may return to the spot price [72] - The lithium carbonate market has an optimistic atmosphere due to the Fed's interest - rate cut. The short - term supply and demand are both strong, and the price has support from the spot market [77] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Copper - **Market Review**: The Shanghai copper 2510 contract closed at 80,560 yuan/ton, down 0.65%, and the open interest of the Shanghai copper index decreased by 11,113 lots to 510,000 lots. The downstream purchasing sentiment was poor, and the spot premiums in different regions showed different trends [2] - **Important Information**: In August, the production and sales of new - energy vehicles increased significantly. Anglo American and Codelco will jointly operate mines in Chile, and Australia's Orion Minerals may get funds for its project. China's copper product output in August reached a multi - year high [3][4][5] - **Logic Analysis**: Macro - factors and supply - demand fundamentals affect the copper price. The supply is tight, and the consumption shows a weakening trend [8] - **Trading Strategy**: The copper price has fallen from a high level. Hold long positions in cross - market arbitrage and wait and see for options [13] Alumina - **Market Review**: The alumina 2511 contract fell 48 yuan to 2,916 yuan/ton. The spot prices in different regions showed a downward trend [10] - **Related Information**: Guinea's Ningba Mining Company may resume production. The industry's average profit in August increased, and the operating capacity and开工 rate of alumina in China changed [11][12] - **Logic Analysis**: The alumina market has a weakening fundamental trend, and the market price reduction may take some time [15] - **Trading Strategy**: After the "anti - involution" sentiment fades, the price will return to a bearish fundamental pattern [16] Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The Shanghai aluminum 2510 contract fell 80 yuan to 20,910 yuan/ton. The spot prices in different regions decreased [18] - **Related Information**: The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 75 basis points by the end of the year. The electrolytic aluminum inventory remained unchanged, and some capacity replacement plans were announced [18] - **Trading Logic**: The market is cautious before the Fed's interest - rate meeting. The overseas supply is tight, and the domestic downstream demand is recovering marginally [19] - **Trading Strategy**: The aluminum price is expected to oscillate, and long positions can be considered after a correction. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [20][21] Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: The casting aluminum alloy 2511 contract fell 70 yuan to 20,435 yuan/ton. The spot prices in different regions were stable, and the import price decreased [24] - **Related Information**: Policy changes have affected the recycling aluminum industry, and the average cost and profit of the casting aluminum alloy industry in August changed. The casting aluminum alloy futures standard - warehouse receipt generation business will start on September 22 [24][25][26] - **Trading Logic**: Policy changes have affected the supply, and the downstream demand is increasing. The supply is tight, and the price is expected to be stable and slightly stronger [27] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to oscillate at a high level, and long positions can be considered after a correction. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [28][29] Zinc - **Market Review**: The Shanghai zinc 2511 contract fell 0.13% to 22,285 yuan/ton. The downstream purchasing sentiment was weak, and the spot premium increase was limited [32] - **Related Information**: The construction of the Zhugongtang lead - zinc mine project in Hezhang County has made breakthroughs [33] - **Logic Analysis**: The domestic refined zinc supply may decrease slightly in September, and the overseas market has some support for the zinc price. Pay attention to the impact of macro - factors [34] - **Trading Strategy**: The zinc price may fluctuate in the short term. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [39] Lead - **Market Review**: The Shanghai lead 2510 contract rose 0.12% to 17,100 yuan/ton. The market purchasing activity increased, and the supply of recycled refined lead was scarce [37] - **Related Information**: The scrap battery price is expected to remain firm, and the lead ingot inventory increased [40] - **Logic Analysis**: The lead price has moved upward due to downstream pre - holiday stocking, but there are risks of price decline [41] - **Trading Strategy**: The Shanghai lead price may operate within a range in the short term, and beware of the price decline risk [42] Nickel - **Market Review**: The main Shanghai nickel contract NI2511 fell 940 yuan to 121,990 yuan/ton. The spot premiums remained unchanged [43] - **Related Information**: The Tatty nickel mine will restart, and some companies have investment or acquisition plans [44] - **Logic Analysis**: The macro - atmosphere is relatively optimistic, but the LME inventory increase indicates an oversupply of refined nickel in China [47] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to fluctuate widely. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [48][49][50] Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The main SS2511 contract fell 120 yuan to 12,935 yuan/ton. The spot prices of cold - rolled and hot - rolled products are given [52] - **Important Information**: Taiwan's Yieh United is applying for an anti - dumping investigation, and Japan has launched an anti - dumping investigation on stainless - steel products [53] - **Logic Analysis**: The approaching Fed's interest - rate cut, positive domestic policies, and the approaching consumption peak season support the stainless - steel price [53] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to remain high and oscillate. Wait and see for arbitrage [55] Tin - **Market Review**: The main Shanghai tin 2510 contract closed at 272,540 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan/ton or 0.07%. The spot market atmosphere was average [57] - **Related Information**: The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates, and the production and sales of new - energy vehicles increased in August [58][59] - **Logic Analysis**: The supply is tight, and the demand may be postponed. Pay attention to the Fed's interest - rate decision [60] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to oscillate within a range. Wait and see for options [61][62] Industrial Silicon - **Market Review**: The main industrial silicon futures contract oscillated strongly and closed at 8,965 yuan/ton, down 0.06%. The spot price increased [64][65] - **Related Information**: An important article mentioned measures to promote the construction of a unified national market [66] - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The supply and demand situation may change if the rumored production resumption occurs. The price has a bottom support [67] - **Strategy**: Long positions can be considered at low prices [68] Polysilicon - **Market Review**: The main polysilicon futures contract oscillated narrowly and closed at 53,490 yuan/ton, down 2.09%. The spot price range moved up [69][71] - **Related Information**: The national standard committee has completed the solicitation of opinions on relevant standards [71] - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The long - term price trend is upward, but there is a short - term weakening. The 11 - contract price may return to the spot price [72] - **Strategy**: Buy at low prices and set stop - loss and take - profit points. Conduct reverse arbitrage on the 2511 and 2512 contracts. Take profit on selling out - of - the - money put options [73] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main 2511 contract rose 20 yuan to 73,640 yuan/ton. The spot prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate increased [74] - **Important Information**: BYD launched a new electric - bus platform, and a new lithium - powder production project was proposed [75] - **Logic Analysis**: The market atmosphere is optimistic due to the Fed's interest - rate cut. The short - term supply and demand are both strong [77] - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to oscillate and strengthen. Wait and see for arbitrage. Sell out - of - the - money put options [78][79][80]

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - Investment rating for the lead industry: Cautiously bullish [4] Group 2: Core View - Although downstream demand remains weak, macro - factors make lead prices relatively resistant to decline. With signs of a slight recovery in downstream lead - battery demand, tight raw - material supply, multiple smelter overhauls in September, and a high probability of a Fed rate cut in September, lead prices are likely to rise gradually, with a fluctuation range of 16,960 - 17,280 yuan/ton [1][4] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Market News and Important Data Spot - On September 15, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$41.16/ton. The SMM1 lead ingot spot price rose by 175 yuan/ton to 16,950 yuan/ton. SMM Shanghai lead spot premium remained unchanged at -25.00 yuan/ton, SMM Guangdong lead spot rose by 175 yuan/ton to 16,950 yuan/ton, SMM Henan lead spot rose by 175 yuan/ton to 16,950 yuan/ton, and SMM Tianjin lead spot premium rose by 200 yuan/ton to 17,000 yuan/ton. The lead refined - scrap price difference remained unchanged at -50 yuan/ton, and the prices of waste electric vehicle batteries, waste white shells, and waste black shells remained unchanged at 9,950 yuan/ton, 10,050 yuan/ton, and 10,325 yuan/ton respectively [1] Futures - On September 15, 2025, the Shanghai lead main contract opened at 17,050 yuan/ton, closed at 17,160 yuan/ton, up 120 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 58,666 lots, down 4,763 lots from the previous trading day, and the position was 47,056 lots, down 5,132 lots. The intraday price fluctuated, with a high of 17,205 yuan/ton and a low of 17,030 yuan/ton. In the night session, it opened at 17,165 yuan/ton and closed at 17,125 yuan/ton, down 0.09% from the afternoon close. SMM1 lead price rose by 175 yuan/ton. In Henan, most suppliers preferred to deliver, a few quoted at a discount of 110 - 100 yuan/ton to the SHFE 2510 contract, and non - delivery brand factory - pickup sources were quoted at a discount of 50 yuan/ton to the SMM1 lead average price. In Hunan, after inventory decline, smelters mainly fulfilled long - term contracts, a few stopped quoting for spot sales, and others quoted at a discount of 50 - 30 yuan/ton to the SMM1 lead. In Anhui and Jiangxi, suppliers quoted at a premium of 100 - 120 yuan/ton to the SMM1 lead. The spot market price increase was limited, downstream battery companies' purchasing enthusiasm was low, and market transactions were scarce [2] Inventory - On September 15, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 69,000 tons, up 1,900 tons from the previous week. As of September 16, the LME lead inventory was 225,625 tons, down 3,950 tons from the previous trading day [3] 2. Strategy - The overall strategy is to be cautiously bullish. Due to a slight recovery in downstream lead - battery demand, tight raw - material supply, smelter overhauls in September, and a likely Fed rate cut in September, lead prices are expected to rise gradually, with a fluctuation range of 16,960 - 17,280 yuan/ton [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral [4] - Arbitrage: On Hold [4] 2. Core View of the Report - The peak - season demand for lead is not obvious, and the overall supply - demand pattern is weak. In September, this pattern may not change significantly. However, under the background of the Fed's interest rate cut, lead prices may maintain a shock - strengthening pattern. It is recommended to sell high and buy low between 16,300 yuan/ton and 17,200 yuan/ton [4] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Spot - On September 11, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$44.17/ton. The SMM1 lead ingot spot price changed by 50 yuan/ton to 16,750 yuan/ton compared with the previous trading day. SMM Shanghai lead spot premium changed by -25 yuan/ton to -30.00 yuan/ton, SMM Guangdong lead changed by 50 yuan/ton to 16,750 yuan/ton, SMM Henan lead changed by 25 yuan/ton to 16,750 yuan/ton, and SMM Tianjin lead spot premium changed by 50 yuan/ton to 16,775 yuan/ton. The lead refined - scrap price difference remained unchanged at -25 yuan/ton. The price of waste electric vehicle batteries changed by -25 yuan/ton to 10,000 yuan/ton, waste white shells changed by -25 yuan/ton to 10,075 yuan/ton, and waste black shells changed by -50 yuan/ton to 10,350 yuan/ton [1] Futures - On September 11, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 16,815 yuan/ton and closed at 16,900 yuan/ton, a change of 105 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 41,772 lots, a decrease of 3,543 lots from the previous trading day. The position was 49,603 lots, a decrease of 864 lots from the previous trading day. The intraday price fluctuated, with the highest reaching 16,920 yuan/ton and the lowest reaching 16,790 yuan/ton. In the night session, the main contract of Shanghai lead opened at 16,860 yuan/ton and closed at 16,900 yuan/ton, up 0.24% from the afternoon close. Some downstream battery enterprises were cautious in purchasing due to fear of price drops, and the market transaction was mainly for rigid demand, but there was a slight improvement in some areas [2] Inventory - On September 11, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 67,000 tons, a decrease of 70 tons compared with the same period last week. As of September 11, the LME lead inventory was 232,625 tons, a decrease of 4,375 tons from the previous trading day [3]