Group 1: Aluminum Sector Outlook - CITIC Securities maintains a positive outlook on the aluminum sector, anticipating a rise in both profitability and valuation due to supply constraints [1] - Century Aluminum announced a production reduction at its Grundartangi smelter, affecting 200,000 tons of capacity [1] - The likelihood of Mozal Aluminum's smelter facing a shutdown for maintenance due to power supply issues is considered high, potentially impacting 500,000 tons of capacity [1] Group 2: Precious Metals and Market Sentiment - CITIC Jin Investment reports signs of overheating in silver trading, while maintaining a bullish long-term outlook on gold [2] - A decline in sentiment indices for A-shares and Hong Kong stocks has been observed, with an increase in VIX for major indices [2] - The report highlights a shift in institutional focus towards sectors such as defense, non-bank financials, and an increase in attention on coal, metals, and power equipment [2] Group 3: 3D Printing Industry Potential - Guojin Securities indicates that the consumer-level 3D printing sector may be on the verge of a breakthrough, driven by the demand for personalized products [3] - The characteristics of 3D printing, such as small batch production and quick returns, align well with new consumer trends [3] - The report suggests that 3D printing equipment is entering a critical phase of consumer product proliferation, with a focus on companies integrated into the supply chains of major manufacturers [3]

Core Viewpoint - China Securities indicates that Century Aluminum announced a production reduction at its Grundartangi aluminum smelter due to a fault, affecting a capacity of 200,000 tons. The probability of Mozal's shutdown is considered high, which could have significant implications for the aluminum industry, similar to the Cobre Panama situation. Supply constraints are strengthening, and there are early signs of disturbances, leading to a positive outlook for the aluminum sector's profitability and valuation [1]. Group 1 - Century Aluminum announced a production reduction at its Grundartangi smelter, impacting a capacity of 200,000 tons [1] - South32's Mozal smelter may face a shutdown for maintenance due to power supply issues, potentially affecting a capacity of 500,000 tons by March 2026 [1] - China Securities believes the probability of Mozal's shutdown is high, indicating potential significant impacts on the aluminum industry [1] Group 2 - Supply constraints in the aluminum sector are becoming more pronounced, with early signs of market disturbances [1] - The outlook for the aluminum sector is positive, with expectations for rising profitability and valuation [1]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is a daily report on non - ferrous metals released on October 22, 2025, covering various non - ferrous metals such as copper, alumina, electrolytic aluminum, etc. [2] Group 2: Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report. Group 3: Core Views - For copper, the macro - level risk aversion cools down, the supply - side disturbance of copper mines increases, the production is expected to decline, the terminal consumption is weak, and the strategy is to go long on dips cautiously [4][6]. - For alumina, the supply - demand surplus will become more significant, and the price may rebound after the short - position reduction, with a focus on the implementation of the production - reduction expectation [15][16]. - For electrolytic aluminum, the macro logic is the main driving factor, overseas production cuts intensify the supply - demand tension, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly [22][23]. - For casting aluminum alloy, the macro sentiment improves, the cost support is stable, and the price is expected to maintain a strong oscillation in the short term [31][32]. - For zinc, the overseas low - inventory situation supports the LME price, and the domestic price is under pressure. It is recommended to wait and see and go short on rallies [37][40]. - For lead, the downstream consumption improves marginally, but the supply may increase, and it is recommended to hold short positions and add short on rallies [44]. - For nickel, the macro environment is volatile, the cost has support, but the supply is abundant and the demand is weak. It is recommended to short on rallies to the upper edge of the oscillation range [50][51]. - For stainless steel, the price oscillates strongly but is restricted by demand [57][58]. - For tin, the Sino - US trade tension eases, the mine supply is tight, and the price may oscillate around the integer mark [63][65]. - For industrial silicon, it is weak in the short term, waiting for a full correction [70]. - For polycrystalline silicon, it is recommended to buy on dips, hold the reverse spread of 2511 and 2512 contracts, and adjust the option strategy [75][78]. - For lithium carbonate, the inventory and warehouse receipts are decreasing, and the price oscillates strongly [83][84]. Group 4: Summary by Metal Copper - **Market Review**: The Shanghai copper 2512 contract closed at 85,420 yuan/ton, down 0.13%, and the index position decreased by 3,950 lots to 532,700 lots. The spot price had different changes in different regions [2][3]. - **Important Information**: European leaders supported a cease - fire, China's import of anode copper decreased in September 2025, and the import of scrap copper ingots increased [3]. - **Logic Analysis**: The risk - aversion sentiment cools down, the supply - side disturbance of copper mines increases, the production is expected to decline, and the terminal consumption is weak [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Go long on dips and be cautious about chasing highs; hold the inter - market positive spread and arrange the inter - period positive spread after the domestic inventory starts to decline; wait and see for options [6][7][8]. Alumina - **Market Review**: The alumina 2601 contract rose 34 yuan to 2,829 yuan/ton, and the position increased by 7,177 lots to 468,900 lots. The spot price decreased in different regions [9]. - **Related Information**: Some electrolytic aluminum enterprises tendered for alumina, some alumina enterprises carried out maintenance or production reduction, and China's alumina import and export data changed in September 2025 [10][11][12]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply - demand surplus will become more significant, and the production - reduction scale is expected to expand in November [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price rebounds from the low due to the supply inflection point in the short term; wait and see for spreads and options [16][17]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The Shanghai aluminum 2512 contract rose 115 yuan to 21,045 yuan/ton, and the position increased by 25,548 lots to 517,200 lots. The spot price rose in some regions [19]. - **Related Information**: The Russia - US meeting was in a deadlock, the electrolytic aluminum inventory decreased, and some overseas aluminum plants had production - reduction situations [19][20][21]. - **Trading Logic**: The macro logic is the main driving factor, and overseas production cuts intensify the supply - demand tension [22]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to oscillate strongly; wait and see for spreads and options [23][24][25]. Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: The casting aluminum alloy 2512 contract rose 115 yuan to 20,515 yuan/ton. The spot price was stable in most regions and rose slightly in the southwest [27]. - **Related Information**: The warehouse receipts increased, and the import and export data of un - wrought aluminum alloy changed in September 2025 [28][30]. - **Trading Logic**: The macro sentiment improves, the cost support is stable, and the price is restricted by high social inventory and warehouse - receipt pressure [31]. - **Trading Strategy**: Go long on dips with the aluminum price, and the medium - term strong - oscillation trend remains unchanged; wait and see for spreads and options [32][33]. Zinc - **Market Review**: The Shanghai zinc 2512 rose 0.18% to 22,000 yuan/ton, and the index position increased by 299 lots to 229,800 lots. The spot trading was weak [35]. - **Related Information**: The LME zinc market had a rare spot shortage on October 21 [36]. - **Logic Analysis**: The domestic price is under pressure, the overseas price is supported, and the export window is open [37]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see; wait and see for spreads and options [40]. Lead - **Market Review**: The Shanghai lead 2512 rose 0.03% to 17,175 yuan/ton, and the index position increased by 1,744 lots to 88,600 lots. The electrolytic lead supply was scarce [42]. - **Related Information**: Environmental protection measures affected the transportation in Hebei, and a small - scale regenerative lead smelter adjusted its production strategy [43]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream consumption improves marginally, but the supply may increase [44]. - **Trading Strategy**: Hold the short position and add short on rallies; wait and see for spreads and options [44]. Nickel - **Market Review**: The Shanghai nickel main contract NI2512 fell 130 to 121,380 yuan/ton, and the index position increased by 660 lots. The spot premium had different changes [46][47][49]. - **Important Information**: China's nickel - sulfur and wet - process intermediate imports increased in September 2025 [50]. - **Logic Analysis**: The macro environment is volatile, the cost has support, but the supply is abundant and the demand is weak [50]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short on rallies to the upper edge of the oscillation range; wait and see for spreads; sell the wide - straddle combination of the 2512 contract [51][52][53]. Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The stainless - steel main contract SS2512 rose 45 to 12,710 yuan/ton, and the index position decreased by 10,286 lots. The spot price had a certain range [55]. - **Important Information**: Some stainless - steel enterprises in Taiwan applied for an anti - dumping investigation on Vietnamese cold - rolled stainless steel [56]. - **Logic Analysis**: The price oscillates strongly but is restricted by demand [57]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate strongly in the short term driven by news; buy ss2512 and sell ss2602 for spreads [58][59]. Tin - **Market Review**: The main contract Shanghai tin 2511 closed at 281,680 yuan/ton, up 1,050 yuan/ton or 0.37%, and the position increased by 624 lots to 65,148 lots [61]. - **Related Information**: Sino - US and China - EU trade issues were involved, and the US president's remarks on Taiwan were responded to [62]. - **Logic Analysis**: The Sino - US trade tension eases, the mine supply is tight, and the demand recovers slowly [63]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price may oscillate around the integer mark; wait and see for options [65][66]. Industrial Silicon - **Important Information**: Some domestic southwest polycrystalline - silicon bases will gradually reduce raw - material input and stop production [68]. - **Logic Analysis**: The demand for industrial silicon is bearish in November, and the price is under short - term pressure but has support [69]. - **Strategy Suggestion**: Weak in the short term, waiting for a full correction; no suggestion for spreads and options [70][71][72]. Polycrystalline Silicon - **Important Information**: Some domestic southwest polycrystalline - silicon bases will gradually reduce raw - material input and stop production [74]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply - demand balance sheet will improve, and the short - term callback space is limited [75]. - **Strategy Suggestion**: Buy on dips; hold the reverse spread of 2511 and 2512 contracts with a target range; adjust the option strategy [78][79][80]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The lithium carbonate 2601 contract rose 1,240 to 77,120 yuan/ton, the index position increased by 41,864 lots, and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipts decreased by 873 to 29,019 tons. The spot price increased [82]. - **Important Information**: CATL's commercial - vehicle battery and energy - storage business grew [83]. - **Logic Analysis**: The inventory and warehouse receipts are decreasing, reflecting strong demand, and the price oscillates strongly [83]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate strongly; wait and see for spreads; sell out - of - the - money put options [84].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - For precious metals, the push for a cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict by Europe has led to a sharp drop in hedging demand, but the fundamental support factors remain unchanged. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points each in the next week and December, and the medium - to - long - term monetary easing environment will continue. The global demand for gold allocation remains stable, and institutional investors are still optimistic about the medium - term outlook after the short - term sharp decline [3]. - For copper, the spot market atmosphere is average, downstream sentiment is low and demand is mainly for rigid needs. With the replenishment of domestic and imported supplies, the increase in spot circulation has led to a downward adjustment of premiums [18]. - For aluminum, macro data shows that China's core CPI growth rate expanded to 1% in September, indicating a mild recovery in domestic demand. Overseas, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates, which is positive for aluminum prices. The market believes that the probability of tariff negotiation success is high. The fundamentals of Shanghai aluminum are stable this week, and the continuous destocking of electrolytic aluminum social inventory provides some support for aluminum prices. In the short term, Shanghai aluminum will fluctuate at a high level. Alumina is in an oversupply situation, and prices are falling. Cast aluminum alloy has strong follow - up to Shanghai aluminum and has strong support at the bottom [37]. - For zinc, the fundamentals have not changed significantly recently. Domestic smelting supply is stable, while overseas there are production cuts. The price spread has been widening due to inconsistent fundamentals. The domestic zinc market is in a situation of strong supply and weak demand. Low inventory provides short - term price support. Attention should be paid to the opening of the export window and the possibility of macro - upward driving forces [60]. - For the nickel industry chain, the fundamentals have not changed significantly. There are still expectations of interest rate cuts this year at the macro level, and the progress of Sino - US tariffs affects risk appetite. In the nickel ore market, Indonesia's new quota regulations may lead to a decline in 2026 quotas. The new energy sector is in the peak season, with strong demand. Nickel iron prices are weak, and stainless steel prices may decline slightly. Attention should be paid to the follow - up development of Sino - US tariffs and interest rate cut expectations [75]. - For tin, the fundamentals have not changed. Yunnan's production has declined, and concentrate imports have dropped sharply. Supply is weaker than demand. In the short term, it is difficult to solve the supply - side disturbances, and Shanghai tin is still strong, with support expected around 276,000 yuan [92]. - For lithium carbonate, market demand is good, and warehouse receipts are continuously and significantly destocked. Before the end of the year, the demand of downstream lithium - battery material enterprises is expected to continue to grow month - on - month, which will support the futures price [106]. - For the silicon industry chain, for industrial silicon, as the dry season approaches, enterprise production cuts are expected to increase, and the price center may move up slightly, but the price increase is limited due to high inventory. For polysilicon, there are production cuts in the southwest region, and the specific impact needs further observation [118]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Precious Metals - **Price and Market Analysis**: The report presents the price trends of SHFE gold and silver futures, COMEX gold, and the gold - silver ratio, as well as the relationship between gold and the US dollar index, US Treasury real interest rates, and long - term gold and silver fund holdings [4][9][12]. - **Outlook**: Short - term sharp decline but medium - term outlook remains positive due to long - term monetary easing and stable global gold allocation demand [3]. Copper - **Spot and Futures Data**: Spot copper prices in various regions have declined, with daily price drops ranging from 0.89% to 0.9%. Futures prices of Shanghai copper have slightly increased, with a daily increase of 0.02%. The premium of Shanghai copper spot has decreased by 40% [23][24]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: The spot market is weak, and the increase in supply has led to a decline in premiums [18]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: Aluminum and alumina futures prices have increased slightly, with daily increases ranging from 0.36% to 0.79%. There are various price spreads among different contracts, such as the spread between Shanghai aluminum continuous and consecutive contracts [38][41]. - **Market Fundamentals**: Macro data is positive for aluminum prices, and the destocking of electrolytic aluminum social inventory provides support. Alumina is in an oversupply situation [37]. Zinc - **Price and Inventory**: Zinc futures prices have increased slightly, with daily increases ranging from 0.09% to 0.32%. Zinc inventory has decreased, with a daily decrease of 1.6% for Shanghai zinc warehouse receipts and 5.3% for LME zinc inventory [61][71]. - **Market Outlook**: The domestic market is in a situation of strong supply and weak demand, and low inventory provides short - term support [60]. Nickel Industry Chain - **Price and Market Data**: Nickel and stainless - steel futures prices show different trends. Nickel spot average prices are presented. The new energy sector has strong demand, while nickel iron prices are weak, and stainless - steel prices may decline slightly [76][83][75]. - **Macro Factors**: Attention should be paid to Sino - US tariffs and interest rate cut expectations [75]. Tin - **Price and Inventory**: Tin futures prices have increased slightly, with daily increases ranging from 0.26% to 0.5%. Tin inventory has increased slightly, with a 1.17% increase in Shanghai tin warehouse receipts [93][101]. - **Market Outlook**: Supply is weaker than demand, and short - term prices are strong [92]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Inventory**: Lithium carbonate futures prices have increased, with daily increases ranging from 0.34% to 0.54%. Inventory has decreased, with a 2.92% decrease in Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipts [107][115]. - **Market Outlook**: Strong demand before the end of the year will support the price [106]. Silicon Industry Chain - **Price and Production**: Industrial silicon prices have little change, and some prices have decreased slightly. Southwest polysilicon production cuts need further observation. The price of industrial silicon may increase slightly as the dry season approaches [118]. - **Inventory and Outlook**: High inventory restricts the price increase of industrial silicon [118].

Core Viewpoint - Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. has shown significant stock performance and financial growth, with a notable increase in share price and revenue in recent periods [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of October 22, Yun Aluminum's stock price increased by 2.00% to 22.44 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 4.95 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 778.21 billion CNY [1]. - The stock has risen 68.09% year-to-date, with a 7.37% increase over the last five trading days, 9.04% over the last twenty days, and 32.62% over the last sixty days [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Yun Aluminum reported a revenue of 29.078 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 17.98%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.768 billion CNY, up 9.88% year-on-year [2]. - The company has distributed a total of 6.069 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 3.884 billion CNY distributed in the last three years [3]. Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased by 16.95% to 86,400, while the average number of circulating shares per person decreased by 14.50% to 40,124 shares [2]. - Among the top ten circulating shareholders, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited holds 197 million shares, a decrease of 15.41 million shares from the previous period [3].

Group 1 - Canada has reduced tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products imported from China and the U.S. to alleviate domestic pressure [1] - The Canadian government has provided exemptions to several companies to avoid the costs of retaliatory tariffs on products that are in short supply or needed under existing contracts [1] - The new exemption measures aim to protect workers and families from the impact of retaliatory measures, particularly in downstream industries [1] Group 2 - China's response to Canada's tariff reductions includes anti-dumping investigations and increased tariffs on Canadian canola seeds, canola oil, seafood, and pork, putting pressure on Canada's agricultural sector [2] - Canadian Prime Minister Carney has sent officials to China for exploratory talks, indicating an effort to repair relations, although challenges remain in persuading China to lift measures against Canadian canola [2] - There is a growing pessimism regarding economic growth in Canada, with over half of Canadians believing the economy will weaken in the next six months, and reports of significant layoffs due to tariffs [2]

Core Viewpoint - Canada is seeking to alleviate the economic pressure from ongoing trade disputes with the U.S. and China by granting exemptions on retaliatory tariffs for specific steel and aluminum products [1][3]. Group 1: Tariff Exemptions - The Canadian federal government approved exemptions for dozens of companies on specific steel and aluminum products imported from the U.S. and China, aimed at supporting domestic businesses affected by trade disputes [3]. - The new exemption measures are intended to protect Canadian workers and families from the adverse effects of retaliatory tariffs [3]. - The exemptions allow Canadian manufacturers to import foreign steel or aluminum as raw materials without incurring tariffs, which is crucial for maintaining competitive pricing in production [4]. Group 2: Economic Context - Canada is facing economic pressure due to the impact of tariffs on exports to the U.S. and China, prompting the government to negotiate with both countries to ease trade tensions [3][4]. - The Canadian Steel Producers Association expressed disappointment over the exemptions, arguing that they undermine local producers while allowing U.S. manufacturers to benefit from tariff relief [6][7]. Group 3: Specific Companies Affected - The exemptions include specific companies such as Pizza Trucks, which can now import portable pizza ovens from the U.S. without tariffs, and Pivotech Doors, which can use roll-up doors in a construction project without additional costs [5]. - A professional artist in Alberta received an exemption for a specialized nylon carpet from the U.S., highlighting the diverse range of industries benefiting from the tariff relief [5]. Group 4: Future Developments - The Canadian federal government is expected to provide more details on the tariff exemption measures by November 5, following recent amendments to the additional tax relief for Chinese imports [7]. - The Finance Minister emphasized that the exemption program is designed to protect downstream industry workers and is applicable to products essential for maintaining the Canadian supply chain [7].

Group 1 - The trading volume of Shenhuo Co., Ltd. reached 1.995 billion yuan, marking a new high since October 9, 2024 [1] - The latest stock price increased by 2.32%, with a turnover rate of 3.77% [1] - The trading volume on the previous trading day was 1.601 billion yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - Yiqiu Resources has shown a stock price increase of 20.33% year-to-date, with recent fluctuations indicating a slight decline in the short term, while maintaining a positive trend over the longer term [2] Company Overview - Yiqiu Resources, established on March 15, 2001, and listed on April 23, 2012, is located at 388 Hutaixin Road, Taicang, Jiangsu Province. The company primarily engages in the production and sale of aluminum alloy ingots (recycled aluminum) [2] - The company's main business revenue composition is 99.68% from waste resource recycling and comprehensive utilization, with the remaining 0.32% from other sources [2] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Yiqiu Resources achieved an operating income of 3.581 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.46%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 57.11% to 29.39 million yuan [2] - Since its A-share listing, Yiqiu Resources has distributed a total of 6.92 billion yuan in dividends, with 1.17 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Stock Market Activity - As of October 21, Yiqiu Resources' stock price was 2.96 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 6.516 billion yuan. The stock experienced a trading volume of 25.8266 million yuan and a turnover rate of 0.40% [1] - The stock has seen a net inflow of main funds amounting to 1.6931 million yuan, with large orders accounting for 17.18% of total purchases [1] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Yiqiu Resources was 71,300, a decrease of 1.78% from the previous period. The average circulating shares per person increased by 1.82% to 30,859 shares [2] - Among the top ten circulating shareholders, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited holds 16.6938 million shares, an increase of 3.3866 million shares compared to the previous period [3]

Group 1: Market Outlook for Each Metal Copper - Market Review: On October 20, the Shanghai Copper 2512 contract closed at 85,380 yuan/ton, up 0.73%, with the Shanghai Copper Index adding 6,102 lots to 536,600 lots. Spot copper prices had a stable bottom - support, with Shanghai spot copper at a premium of 60 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. Guangdong inventory decreased after the weekend, but downstream procurement was sluggish due to high prices. The North China market was mainly for rigid - demand and long - term order delivery, with low activity [2]. - Logic Analysis: Macro - economically, Sino - US trade relations eased, and the 3rd Plenary Session of the 14th Central Committee was in focus. Fundamentally, supply - side disturbances in copper mines increased, with expectations of processing fees dropping to 0 dollars/ton or lower next year. SMM predicted that the electrolytic copper output in October would drop to 1.0825 million tons, a decrease of 38,500 tons from the previous month. Consumption showed a marginal weakening, but rigid demand was resilient [7]. - Trading Strategy: Adopt a "buy - on - dips" approach, be cautious about chasing high prices. Hold cross - market positive spreads, take profit when the export window opens, and then enter positive spreads again. Consider cross - period positive spreads after domestic inventory starts to decline. Keep options on hold [8]. Alumina - Market Review: The Alumina 2601 contract rose 4 yuan to 2,806 yuan/ton. Spot prices in different regions showed a downward trend, with some regions experiencing price drops [9]. - Logic Analysis: The previous supply - demand surplus in alumina was absorbed by downstream electrolytic aluminum plant stockpiling, but as stockpiling was completed, the surplus became more significant. Some production cuts and maintenance started in October, and more were expected in November [12]. - Trading Strategy: Alumina is expected to oscillate at a low level in the short term. Keep an eye on supply - side changes. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and options trading [13]. Electrolytic Aluminum - Market Review: The Shanghai Aluminum 2512 contract fell 80 yuan to 20,910 yuan/ton, with positions decreasing by 8,272 lots to 487,400 lots. Spot prices in different regions also declined [14]. - Logic Analysis: Sino - US officials' communication improved market sentiment. Economic data releases and important Chinese meetings were in focus. Fundamentally, consumption resilience supported prices [17]. - Trading Strategy: With improved macro - expectations, take a "buy - on - dips" approach to aluminum prices, be cautious about chasing high prices. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and options trading [18]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - Market Review: The Cast Aluminum Alloy 2512 contract fell 125 yuan to 20,350 yuan/ton, with positions increasing by 107 lots. Spot prices in different regions remained stable [22]. - Logic Analysis: Sino - US officials' communication improved market sentiment. The tight supply of scrap aluminum supported costs, but high social inventory and warehouse receipts might suppress the upside. The price was expected to remain strong in the short term [26]. - Trading Strategy: With improved tariff panic, take a "buy - on - dips" approach to aluminum alloy prices, which are expected to strengthen in the medium - term. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and options trading [27]. Zinc - Market Review: The Shanghai Zinc 2512 contract fell 0.34% to 21,850 yuan/ton, with the Shanghai Zinc Index adding 7,322 lots to 236,600 lots. Spot trading in Shanghai was mainly among traders, with downstream enterprises having low purchasing enthusiasm [30]. - Logic Analysis: At the mine end, import losses of zinc ore increased, and domestic processing fees declined. At the smelting end, although profits were narrowed, smelters' enthusiasm remained high. Consumption was expected to weaken as the traditional peak season passed. An external - strong and internal - weak pattern was likely to continue [35]. - Trading Strategy: Partially liquidate profitable short positions and re - short at high prices. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and options trading [37]. Lead - Market Review: The Shanghai Lead 2512 contract rose 0.12% to 17,090 yuan/ton, with the Shanghai Lead Index adding 1,361 lots to 81,300 lots. Spot prices increased slightly, and downstream battery manufacturers had a certain purchasing willingness [39]. - Logic Analysis: With the resumption of production of secondary lead and the increase in primary lead production in mid - to - late October, lead supply might increase, and prices were at risk of falling [41]. - Trading Strategy: Hold profitable short positions and add short positions at high prices. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and sell out - of - the - money call options [42]. Nickel - Market Review: The Shanghai Nickel main contract NI2512 fell 630 yuan to 120,860 yuan/ton, with the index adding 7,691 lots. Spot premiums of Jinchuan nickel increased, while those of Russian nickel and electrowinning nickel remained stable [44]. - Logic Analysis: The macro - environment became more volatile. Although nickel ore prices provided cost support, the supply - demand surplus was difficult to reverse. Nickel prices were expected to oscillate widely with a downward trend [47]. - Trading Strategy: Short when prices rebound to the upper limit of the oscillation range. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and sell a wide - straddle combination of the 2512 contract [48]. Stainless Steel - Market Review: The Stainless Steel main contract SS2512 fell 20 yuan to 12,595 yuan/ton, with the index reducing 5,239 lots. Spot prices of cold - rolled and hot - rolled stainless steel were at certain levels [52]. - Logic Analysis: The spot price was below the steel mill's cost. Terminal demand in October was still not optimistic, and steel mills might further cut production. Stainless steel was likely to remain in a weak - oscillation pattern [53]. - Trading Strategy: Expect weak oscillations. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage [56]. Tin - Market Review: The Shanghai Tin 2511 contract closed at 279,340 yuan/ton, down 2,040 yuan/ton or 0.72%, with positions decreasing by 1,300 lots to 63,665 lots. Spot prices were stable, and downstream purchasing improved slightly [59]. - Logic Analysis: Trade uncertainties and concerns in the US credit market pressured LME metals. Although Indonesia cracked down on illegal mining, the impact on tin production was limited. Supply was still tight, and demand recovered slowly. Tin prices were expected to oscillate weakly [61]. - Trading Strategy: Tin prices may oscillate weakly in the short term due to macro - disturbances. Temporarily hold off on options trading [62]. Industrial Silicon - Logic Analysis: In November, polysilicon production cuts would be negative for industrial silicon demand. Before large - scale production cuts in Southwest industrial silicon plants, there was a slight surplus, and prices were under pressure in the short term. In the medium term, price support might appear after production cuts in November [67]. - Strategy Suggestion: Industrial silicon prices are expected to be weak in the short term. Wait for a full correction. There are no arbitrage and option strategies for now [68]. Polysilicon - Logic Analysis: In November, leading manufacturers' production cuts would significantly improve the supply - demand balance. Currently, with no further news on capacity integration, some funds left the market, and the futures price might correct further [75]. - Strategy Suggestion: Avoid long positions in the short term. Hold reverse spreads of the 2511 and 2512 contracts with a target range of (- 3300, - 3000). Adjust the previous double - buying strategy, take profit on the put option and hold the call option [77]. Lithium Carbonate - Market Review: The Lithium Carbonate 2601 contract rose 40 yuan to 75,940 yuan/ton, with the index adding 387 lots and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipts increasing by 19 to 30,705 tons. Spot prices increased [81]. - Logic Analysis: Lithium carbonate prices rose, and lithium ore prices also increased. Although imports in September decreased, demand was strong, and prices might rise further if supply risks occurred [83]. - Trading Strategy: Adopt a "buy - on - dips" approach. Temporarily hold off on arbitrage and sell out - of - the - money put options [86]. Group 2: Important Industry Data Copper - Inventory: As of October 20, SMM national mainstream copper inventory increased by 9,100 tons to 186,600 tons compared to last Thursday. Imported copper supply was expected to continue, while domestic supply was expected to decrease. Consumption was expected to slightly recover, and weekly inventory might decrease [3]. - Production: Zijin Mining's copper production from January to September was 830,000 tons, up 5% year - on - year. In Q3, production was 260,000 tons, down 6% quarter - on - quarter [6]. - Trade: In September 2025, China's copper ore and concentrate imports were 2,586,873.52 tons, down 6.24% month - on - month but up 6.43% year - on - year. Refined copper imports were 374,075.58 tons, up 21.76% month - on - month and 7.44% year - on - year [3][4]. Alumina - Inventory: As of October 16, the national alumina inventory was 4.017 million tons, up 115,000 tons from the previous week. Some electrolytic aluminum plants increased long - term order execution and spot purchases, but transportation issues affected inventory distribution [11]. - Trade: In September 2025, China exported 246,000 tons of alumina, up 36.5% month - on - month and 82.3% year - on - year; imported 60,000 tons, down 36.4% month - on - month but up 61.7% year - on - year [11]. Electrolytic Aluminum - Inventory: On October 20, China's aluminum ingot spot inventory was 620,000 tons, up 5,000 tons from last Thursday [16]. - Production: From January to September, real estate development data showed a decline in construction area, new construction area, and completion area [16]. Zinc - Inventory: As of October 20, the total inventory of zinc ingots in seven major regions monitored by SMM was 165,300 tons, up 2,200 tons from October 13 and 2,600 tons from October 16 [31]. - Trade: In September 2025, China imported 505,400 tons of zinc concentrates, up 8.15% month - on - month and 24.94% year - on - year; imported 22,700 tons of refined zinc, down 11.6% month - on - month and 57% year - on - year [31][32]. Lead - Inventory: As of October 20, the total social inventory of lead ingots in five major regions monitored by SMM was 37,700 tons, up 1,800 tons from October 13 [40]. - Trade: In September 2025, lead concentrate imports increased 11.72% month - on - month but decreased 7.21% year - on - year. Refined lead exports decreased 46% month - on - month, and imports decreased 17.17% month - on - month [40]. Lithium Carbonate - Trade: In September 2025, China imported 19,596.90 tons of lithium carbonate, down 10.30% month - on - month but up 20.49% year - on - year; exported 150.82 tons, down 59.12% month - on - month and 9.08% year - on - year [82].