Group 1: Oil Market Dynamics - International oil prices experienced significant volatility, with a peak increase of over 4%, reaching a maximum of 549.4 yuan per barrel [6][8] - The rise in oil prices is attributed to expectations of marginal supply contraction and geopolitical risks affecting supply uncertainty, alongside a decrease in U.S. crude oil inventories [8] - OPEC+ is expected to continue increasing production, which may offset reductions in U.S. shale oil output, maintaining a balanced supply-demand scenario [8] Group 2: Polysilicon Market Trends - Polysilicon prices showed high volatility, with a trading range fluctuation of 6.67%, peaking at 46,000 yuan per ton before stabilizing above 43,000 yuan [2][4] - The average market price for polysilicon (N-type dense material) increased by 5.7 yuan per kilogram week-on-week, with production costs rising due to higher silicon powder prices [4] - Market sentiment for polysilicon remains positive, with expectations of continued strong performance despite potential overcapacity issues [5] Group 3: Lithium Carbonate Supply and Pricing - Lithium carbonate futures prices surged, with a peak increase of 4.32%, reflecting a recovery of over 15% from year-to-date lows [9][11] - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate rose to 65,000 yuan per ton, an increase of 8.52% from late June [11] - Supply disruptions due to regulatory actions against companies like Zangge Mining have contributed to price fluctuations, indicating a cautious market outlook [11]

Market Overview - The three major A-share indices experienced fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.34%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.30%, and the ChiNext Index up by 0.26%. The North China 50 Index fell by 0.48%. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1,029.3 billion yuan, an increase of 118.3 billion yuan compared to the previous day. Over 3,000 stocks in the market declined [1]. Sector Performance - The rare earth, lithium mining, and military industry sectors saw gains, while the innovative drug and photovoltaic sectors underwent adjustments. The rare earth sector experienced a significant rise, with stocks like Jiuwu High-Tech (300631) hitting the daily limit, and North Rare Earth (600111) reaching a three-year high. The lithium mining sector remained strong, with stocks such as Fumiao Technology and Shengxin Lithium Energy (002240) also hitting the daily limit. The military sector saw Tianqin Equipment (300922) rise over 12%. In contrast, the innovative drug sector faced fluctuations, with stocks like Guangsheng Tang (300436) and Zhijiang Biology dropping over 5%. The photovoltaic sector adjusted, with stocks like Yamaton (002623) falling over 8% [2]. Hot Stocks - The strongest stocks included Upwind New Materials, which achieved an 8-day consecutive limit-up streak [3]. - Other notable stocks with consecutive limit-ups included Haixing Co., Ltd. (603115) with a 3-day streak, and several others with 2-day streaks [4]. Sector Trends - The energy-saving and environmental protection sector led with 8 stocks hitting the daily limit, including Upwind New Materials and Beihua Co., Ltd. [5]. - The robotics concept sector also had 8 stocks hitting the daily limit, with Upwind New Materials and Construction Industry leading [6]. - The "specialized, refined, and innovative" sector saw 8 stocks hitting the daily limit, with Haixing Co., Ltd. and Beihua Co., Ltd. being notable mentions [7]. Emerging Technologies - In the brain-computer interface sector, companies like Yuke Technology and Entropy Technology are involved, following a breakthrough in clinical trials that could benefit patients with speech impairments [10]. - The AI agent sector is gaining attention with companies like Century Tianhong and Yanhua Intelligent, following the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent, which can perform complex tasks [11]. - The silicon energy sector is experiencing significant changes, with the main contract for polysilicon futures rising by 7.49% to 45,700 yuan/ton, marking a new high. The price increase is driven by rising upstream silicon material prices and changes in the profit distribution within the photovoltaic industry [12][13].

Core Insights - The polysilicon industry is experiencing widespread losses as prices remain below production costs in the first half of 2025 [1] - Historical low operating rates have been recorded for polysilicon, industrial silicon, and silicon wafers, with respective rates of 41.9%, 38.6%, and 44.3% [1] - The average monthly production has dropped to only 100,000 tons, with the lowest operating load of the top five companies at 24.1% [1] Price Trends - Prices initially stabilized after a slight increase from January to April, averaging between 40,600 to 41,700 yuan per ton, before declining to 34,400 yuan per ton from late April to the end of June [1] - The average price for the first half of the year was 36,800 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 28.8% [1] Production and Inventory - Domestic production is projected to reach 1.35 million tons for the year, with an expected increase in inventory by approximately 30,000 tons in the second half if production resumes as planned [1] - Inventory levels have decreased from a high of 398,000 tons at the end of 2024 to 367,000 tons by the end of June 2025, with a reduction of 31,000 tons in the first half of the year [1] Industry Response - The industry is implementing various measures such as reducing internal competition, capacity mergers, and performance standards to adjust supply and demand dynamics and restructure the market [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Industrial Silicon: Short - term watch [3] - Polysilicon: Cautiously bullish in the long - term [6][8] 2. Report Core View - Industrial silicon's supply - demand pattern has improved due to low开工 of northwest and southwest factories and lower - than - usual production in the southwest, with reduced inventory. The overall commodity sentiment has a positive impact, but the influence of policies on the industrial silicon industry needs attention. For polysilicon, recent price increases are driven by policies and funds. Policy implementation and price transmission need to be monitored, and it is suitable for long - term low - level long - position layout [3][6]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon - **Market Analysis** - On July 17, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price showed a strong oscillation. The main contract 2509 opened at 8,750 yuan/ton and closed at 8,745 yuan/ton, up 0.75% from the previous settlement. The main contract's open interest was 381,048 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 50,357 lots, an increase of 142 lots from the previous day [1]. - The spot price of industrial silicon remained stable. The price of East China oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 9,100 - 9,300 yuan/ton, 421 silicon was 9,400 - 9,600 yuan/ton, Xinjiang oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 8,600 - 8,700 yuan/ton, and 99 silicon was 8,500 - 8,700 yuan/ton [1]. - As of July 17, the total social inventory of industrial silicon in major regions was 547,000 tons, a decrease of 4,000 tons from the previous week. Among them, the inventory in ordinary social warehouses was 120,000 tons, a decrease of 4,000 tons, and the inventory in social delivery warehouses was 427,000 tons, unchanged from the previous week [1]. - The price of organic silicon DMC was 10,600 - 11,000 yuan/ton. The DMC price of Shandong monomer enterprises increased by 100 yuan/ton to 10,800 yuan/ton this week, while the prices of other domestic monomer enterprises remained stable. The market's mainstream transaction center was around 10,800 yuan/ton. Although the low - price quotes in the domestic market increased slightly, the matching degree of transactions decreased, and downstream enterprises' purchasing willingness was limited due to sufficient raw material inventory [2]. - **Strategy** - Short - term watch, and short - position holders should pay attention to stop - losses or use options for protection [3]. Polysilicon - **Market Analysis** - On July 17, 2025, the main contract 2508 of polysilicon futures continued to rise, opening at 43,900 yuan/ton and closing at 45,700 yuan/ton, a 7.49% increase from the previous trading day. The open interest of the main contract was 70,964 lots (71,783 lots the previous day), and the trading volume was 410,795 lots [3]. - The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The price of polysilicon re - feeding material was 32.00 - 36.60 yuan/kg (an increase of 1.80 yuan/kg), dense material was 30.00 - 32.00 yuan/kg, cauliflower material was 28.00 - 31.00 yuan/kg, granular silicon was 30.00 - 31.00 yuan/kg, N - type material was 44.50 - 49.00 yuan/kg (an increase of 1.25 yuan/kg), and N - type granular silicon was 41.00 - 45.00 yuan/kg [3]. - The inventory of polysilicon manufacturers and silicon wafers decreased. The latest polysilicon inventory was 249,000 tons, a decrease of 9.78% from the previous period, and the silicon wafer inventory was 16.02 GW, a decrease of 5.70%. The weekly polysilicon output was 23,000 tons, a decrease of 5.00%, and the silicon wafer output was 11.10 GW, a decrease of 3.37% [4]. - In the silicon wafer market, the price of domestic N - type 18Xmm silicon wafers was 1.25 yuan/piece (an increase of 0.25 yuan/piece), N - type 210mm was 1.67 yuan/piece (an increase of 0.32 yuan/piece), and N - type 210R silicon wafers were 1.43 yuan/piece (an increase of 0.28 yuan/piece) [4]. - In the battery cell market, the price of high - efficiency PERC182 battery cells was 0.27 yuan/W, PERC210 battery cells were about 0.28 yuan/W, Topcon M10 battery cells were about 0.24 yuan/W, Topcon G12 battery cells were 0.26 yuan/W, Topcon 210RN battery cells were 0.26 yuan/W, and HJT210 half - piece battery cells were 0.37 yuan/W [4]. - In the component market, the mainstream transaction price of PERC182mm was 0.67 - 0.74 yuan/W, PERC210mm was 0.69 - 0.73 yuan/W, N - type 182mm was 0.67 - 0.68 yuan/W, and N - type 210mm was 0.67 - 0.68 yuan/W [5]. - **Strategy** - In the long - term, it is suitable to lay out long positions when the price is low. In the short - term, be cautiously bullish [6][8].

Core Viewpoint - The silicon industry is facing significant challenges in 2025, with prices consistently below production costs, leading to widespread losses among producers. Group 1: Market Prices and Production Costs - In the first half of 2025, the average price of polysilicon dropped to 38,000 yuan per ton, below the industry average cost for over 14 months [1] - Industrial silicon prices fell to 9,648 yuan per ton by the end of April 2025, remaining below average costs for nearly 3 months [1] - The average price of 182mm silicon wafers decreased to 0.95 yuan per piece, with cost overruns lasting over 2 months [1] Group 2: Production and Operational Rates - To address supply-demand imbalances, companies reduced production, resulting in historical lows for monthly operating rates: 41.9% for industrial silicon, 38.6% for polysilicon, and 44.3% for silicon wafers [1] - The average monthly production of polysilicon in the first half of 2025 was 100,000 tons, with a significant drop to 92,000 tons in February, a year-on-year decrease of 47.4% [1] - The overall operating rate of the top five polysilicon producers was 42.2%, with the lowest at 24.1% [1] Group 3: Inventory and Supply-Demand Dynamics - Prior to 2023, polysilicon inventory was maintained at around 2 weeks of production, but by the end of 2023, inventory accumulated to 63,000 tons due to supply surplus [3] - By the end of 2024, total inventory reached a historical high of 398,000 tons, with a year-on-year increase of 335,000 tons [3] - In the first half of 2025, domestic polysilicon production was approximately 597,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 44.0%, with a slight inventory reduction of 31,000 tons by the end of June [3] Group 4: Price Trends and Market Adjustments - Polysilicon prices showed a "stable then declining" trend in the first half of 2025, with an average price of 36,800 yuan per ton, down 28.8% year-on-year [7] - From January to mid-April, prices increased slightly by 2.7% but fell by 17.5% from late April to the end of June [7] - The global demand for polysilicon in 2025 is projected at 1.4 million tons, with domestic demand around 1.3 million tons [8] Group 5: Industry Restructuring and Future Outlook - The polysilicon industry is undergoing significant adjustments and restructuring, with government interventions aimed at stabilizing prices and production [8][10] - Measures include capacity mergers, performance standards, and efforts to avoid excessive competition that leads to price declines [10] - The industry is expected to face ongoing challenges, but with coordinated efforts, a more balanced market may emerge [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The market is influenced by various factors including geopolitical events, economic data, and supply - demand dynamics in different industries. For example, the potential change in the 20% tariff on Chinese goods due to the fentanyl issue between the US and China is worth attention [7]. - Different commodities have different trends. Some are expected to rise, some to fall, and some to move within a range. For instance, gold is expected to oscillate upward, while tin's price is weakening [14][35]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fentanyl Issue - Trump believes China will soon sentence fentanyl traffickers to death and is optimistic about reaching an agreement on illegal drugs with China. However, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the fentanyl problem is the US's own issue, and the US's imposition of tariffs on fentanyl has damaged Sino - US cooperation in the anti - drug field. The 20% tariff on Chinese goods due to the fentanyl issue remains in effect, and whether it will change is worthy of attention [7]. 3.2 Commodity Recommendations by the Director - **Bean Meal**: Since mid - July, the domestic bean meal futures have stopped falling earlier than US soybeans and broken through the technical resistance level. The reasons are the strong sentiment in the domestic commodity market and the low - valuation advantage of bean meal. Although the short - term fundamentals are weak, there are no additional negative impacts. Once the US soybean price recovers, the bean meal price will break through. After the current rally, there is a risk of a pullback, and attention should be paid to the fundamentals such as the trade agreement, US soybean weather, and the August USDA report [8][9]. - **Caustic Soda**: In the short term, the supply and demand of the caustic soda market have not changed much, with sufficient supply and increased shipments to major downstream industries. The spot has no upward momentum, and the futures have been weak in the past two days. In July, the maintenance capacity of caustic soda has decreased significantly compared to June, and new capacity of 1.1 million tons may be added in July - August. The new capacity pressure is basically digested by exports. The demand is in the off - season, but the cost is strongly supported by the weak liquid chlorine. It is recommended to participate in the 10 - 1 spread arbitrage [11]. 3.3 Commodity Research Morning Report - **Precious Metals**: Gold is expected to oscillate upward, and silver is expected to break through and rise. The trend intensity of both is 1 [14][18][23]. - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: The good US economic data supports the copper price. The trend intensity is 0 [14][26][29]. - **Zinc**: It is expected to move within a range, with a trend intensity of 0 [14][30]. - **Lead**: The downside may be limited, with a trend intensity of 0 [14][32][33]. - **Tin**: The price is weakening, with a trend intensity of - 1 [14][35][39]. - **Aluminum**: Attention should be paid to the marginal change in inventory. The trend intensity is 0. Alumina is expected to oscillate strongly with a trend intensity of 1, and cast aluminum alloy is weaker than electrolytic aluminum with a trend intensity of 0 [14][40][42]. - **Nickel**: The news affects market sentiment, and the fundamentals are under pressure. The trend intensity is 0. Stainless steel is in a game between reality and macro factors, and the steel price oscillates. The trend intensity is 0 [14][43][47]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: - **Carbonate Lithium**: Supply - side disturbances have emerged again, and the short - term trend may be strong. The trend intensity is 1 [14][48][50]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Warehouse receipts are accumulating, and attention should be paid to market sentiment. The trend intensity is 0. Polysilicon's futures may rise and then fall, with a trend intensity of 0 [14][51][55]. - **Iron Ore**: Supported by macro expectations, it oscillates strongly. The trend intensity is 0 [14][56]. - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: The market sentiment remains strong, and they oscillate widely. The trend intensity of both is 1 [14][59][61]. - **Silicon Ferrosilicon and Manganese Silicide**: The steel procurement sentiment remains strong, and they oscillate widely. The trend intensity of both is 0 [14][63][65]. - **Coke and Coking Coal**: Coke has completed the first round of price increase and oscillates widely. The trend intensity is 0. Coking coal oscillates widely, and the trend intensity is 1 [14][66][68]. - **Steam Coal**: The daily consumption is recovering, and it oscillates and stabilizes. The trend intensity is 0 [14][70][73]. - **Log**: It oscillates widely [74].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Core Viewpoints - The supply of polysilicon enterprises has generally increased, with some enterprises increasing production while others undergoing maintenance, and self - disciplined production cuts have not significantly affected capacity fluctuations. The demand may decline significantly due to the anti - involution meeting, but prices are gradually recovering. The production schedule of downstream PV modules has been reduced, and demand has weakened marginally. Silicon wafer enterprises' overall production decline is expected to end as profits stabilize, and cell enterprises also have production cut plans. The polysilicon demand side still faces great pressure. Last week's price increase gave most manufacturers a chance to turn losses into profits, but this is not normal, and most manufacturers will start a new round of hedging. Polysilicon inventory is at a high level. Currently, the downstream sales sentiment has improved, and overall production has increased. Pay attention to inventory data changes. The short - term market price is consolidating at a high level. Be vigilant against a rapid decline after the news hype is falsified. The polysilicon price continued to rise today, the main contract switched to 09, and trading volume continued to expand. Do not continue to chase high prices and can continue to arrange put options [2] Summary by Directory Futures Market - The main closing price of polysilicon is 45,700 yuan/ton, with a change of 2,755; the main position volume is 70,964 lots, a decrease of 819. The price difference between August and September for polysilicon is 235, a decrease of 115; the price difference between polysilicon and industrial silicon is 36,955 yuan/ton, an increase of 2,695 [2] Spot Market - The spot price of polysilicon is 45,500 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis is 2,555 yuan/ton, a decrease of 475. The weekly average price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon is 4.94 US dollars/kg, an increase of 0.72. The average prices of cauliflower - shaped, dense, and re - fed polysilicon are 30 yuan/kg, 36 yuan/kg, and 33 yuan/kg respectively, all unchanged [2] Upstream Situation - The main contract closing price of industrial silicon is 8,745 yuan/ton, an increase of 60; the spot price is 9,200 yuan/ton, an increase of 50. The monthly output of industrial silicon is 305,200 tons, an increase of 5,500. The monthly export volume is 52,919.65 tons, a decrease of 12,197.89 tons; the monthly import volume is 2,211.36 tons, an increase of 71.51 tons. The total social inventory is 552,000 tons, an increase of 10,000 tons [2] Industry Situation - The monthly output of polysilicon is 95,000 tons, a decrease of 1,000 tons; the monthly import volume is 793 tons, a decrease of 161 tons. The weekly spot price of imported polysilicon materials in China is 5.04 US dollars/kg, an increase of 0.14; the monthly average import price is 2.19 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 0.14 [2] Downstream Situation - The monthly output of solar cells is 70,569,000 kilowatts, a decrease of 1,359,000 kilowatts. The average price of solar cells is 0.82 RMB/W, an increase of 0.01. The monthly export volume of PV modules is 103,399,980 pieces, an increase of 19,610,660 pieces; the monthly import volume is 12,098,490 pieces, a decrease of 8,021,950 pieces, and the monthly average import price is 0.33 US dollars/piece, an increase of 0.04. The PV industry's comprehensive price index (SPI) for polysilicon is 22.29, an increase of 0.62 [2] Industry News - At the Third Chain Expo Guangdong International Supply Chain Cooperation Conference on July 16th, Zhuang Lecong, a second - level inspector of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, said that Guangdong Province will focus on industries, seize opportunities, and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system supported by advanced manufacturing. It will transform and upgrade traditional industries, develop industries such as embodied robots, and innovate and develop new energy storage and PV industries [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the abnormal price surge in the polysilicon market, driven by oligopolistic market structures and policy signals, raising concerns about systemic risks in the industry [3][33]. Group 1: Market Structure and Pricing Dynamics - The polysilicon market is characterized by a significant oligopoly, with the top five companies in China accounting for 70.3% of global production in 2024 [4][5]. - Tongwei Co., as the industry leader, holds a 25% market share, followed by GCL-Poly (15%), Daqo New Energy (11%), Xinte Energy (10%), and Hoshine Silicon Industry (6%) [4][5]. - Despite a severe oversupply, polysilicon prices surged by 30% in July 2025, reflecting a collective response from leading firms to policy signals rather than genuine supply-demand improvements [6][13]. Group 2: Policy Evolution and Challenges - The "anti-involution" policy aimed to curb low-price competition and promote high-quality development but has evolved into a mechanism for price collusion among leading firms [8][20]. - Initial discussions in 2024 about self-regulation and production cuts yielded limited results, leading to increased administrative involvement in 2025 [11][12]. - The policy's execution faced challenges, including disagreements on capacity storage and limited room for further production cuts due to already low operating rates [16][17]. Group 3: Industry Chain Imbalances - The price surge has disrupted the price transmission mechanism within the industry, with polysilicon prices rising by 30% while downstream products like silicon wafers only increased by 14% [22][23]. - Inventory disparities exist, with polysilicon stocks at three months' usage while silicon wafer inventories are critically low [25][26]. - The high polysilicon prices have begun to suppress end-user demand, particularly in distributed solar markets, leading to pessimistic installation forecasts for the second half of 2025 [28]. Group 4: Systemic Risks and Recommendations - The abnormal price increases pose risks of a supply chain breakdown, with potential production cuts across the industry as downstream firms resist high polysilicon prices [29][30]. - The financial derivatives market for polysilicon is also at risk, with structural issues potentially leading to liquidity crises [30][31]. - Recommendations include refining the "anti-involution" policy to ensure it promotes genuine market stability rather than price manipulation, and encouraging technological advancements to lower costs [35][36].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes the market conditions of various non - ferrous metals and precious metals. For precious metals, they are expected to maintain high - level oscillations due to market uncertainties. For copper, the price is under pressure due to supply - related factors. Alumina's supply - demand pattern is evolving from tight balance to structural surplus. For electrolytic aluminum, the price is short - term under pressure, and the consumption off - season may not be overly pessimistic. The casting aluminum alloy price is mainly influenced by cost and aluminum price. Zinc price may be pressured by fundamentals. Lead price has potential to rise due to supply - demand changes. Nickel price is weak but with cost support. Stainless steel price is under pressure due to supply - demand imbalance. Industrial silicon price is expected to be strong in the short - term. Polysilicon price is also expected to be strong. Lithium carbonate price will be in high - level oscillations in the short - term and may decline in the fourth quarter [2][4][10][13][18][25][29][33][37][40][43][47][54]. Summaries Based on Relevant Catalogs Precious Metals - **Market Review**: London gold rose 0.68% to $3345.985/oz, London silver rose 0.49% to $37.87/oz. The US dollar index fell 0.23% to 98.39, the 10 - year US Treasury yield was 4.4488%, and the RMB exchange rate rose 0.05% to 7.177 [2]. - **Important Information**: Trump's rumor of firing Powell caused market turmoil, and US June PPI data was lower than expected. The Fed's economic outlook is neutral to slightly pessimistic, and the probability of interest rate changes is given [2]. - **Logic Analysis**: PPI data eased CPI concerns, but inflation and Fed's rate - cut timing uncertainties remain. Precious metals are expected to oscillate at high levels [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Try long positions on dips near the 5 - day moving average; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Wait and see [5]. Copper - **Market Review**: Night - session Shanghai copper 2508 contract fell 0.01% to 77950 yuan/ton, LME copper fell 0.21% to $9637/ton. LME and COMEX inventories increased [7]. - **Important Information**: Rumors about Powell's dismissal affected the market. In May 2025, there was a global refined copper supply surplus. A copper transport route in Peru was unblocked, and a Chilean company's copper production increased [7][8]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is relatively sufficient, price is pressured, and market procurement is mainly for rigid demand [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Hold short positions; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Wait and see [10]. Alumina - **Market Review**: Night - session alumina 2509 contract fell 53 yuan to 3086 yuan/ton. Spot prices in different regions were mostly stable or slightly increased [12]. - **Important Information**: Related meetings emphasized market construction. There were domestic spot transactions, and inventory and production data showed changes [12][13]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply - demand pattern is changing from tight balance to surplus, and the price is under pressure [13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillate under pressure in the short - term, high - sell and low - buy in the range; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Wait and see [14]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: Night - session Shanghai aluminum 2508 contract rose 15 yuan to 20445 yuan/ton, and spot prices in different regions increased [16]. - **Important Information**: Aluminum inventories decreased, and there were rumors about Powell's dismissal. Housing completion data was provided [18]. - **Trading Logic**: Macro events may affect overseas aluminum prices, and the domestic market focuses on policy expectations. The supply - demand situation is complex, and the consumption off - season may not be too bad [18]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Aluminum price is under short - term pressure, beware of price fluctuations caused by Powell's situation; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Wait and see [19]. Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: Night - session casting aluminum alloy 2511 contract rose 35 yuan to 19845 yuan/ton, and spot prices were mostly stable [23]. - **Important Information**: Production, inventory, and cost data of casting aluminum alloy were provided [23][24]. - **Trading Logic**: Supply has issues with actual sales, and demand is weak. The price is mainly affected by cost and aluminum price [25]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Be under pressure at high levels; Arbitrage: Consider arbitrage when the price difference between aluminum alloy and aluminum is between - 200 and - 1000 yuan, or when the spot - futures price difference is over 400 yuan; Options: Wait and see [26]. Zinc - **Market Review**: LME zinc fell 0.07% to $2699.5/ton, Shanghai zinc 2509 rose 0.25% to 22055 yuan/ton. Spot trading was mainly among traders [29]. - **Important Information**: A company's zinc concentrate production increased in the second quarter of 2025 [29]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is increasing, consumption is in the off - season, and the price may be pressured [29]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: The price may fluctuate due to macro factors. Partially close profitable short positions and re - enter short at high prices; Arbitrage: Buy put options or sell call options; Options: Wait and see [30]. Lead - **Market Review**: LME lead fell 1.15% to $1978/ton, Shanghai lead 2508 fell 0.06% to 16885 yuan/ton. Spot trading was poor [32][33]. - **Important Information**: There was an anti - dumping investigation on Chinese lead - acid batteries in the Middle East [33]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is difficult to increase, and consumption is improving [33]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Try long positions lightly due to cost support and consumption peak expectations; Arbitrage: Sell put options; Options: Wait and see [34]. Nickel - **Market Review**: LME nickel fell to $14990/ton, Shanghai nickel fell to 119640 yuan/ton. Spot premiums changed [36]. - **Important Information**: In May 2025, there was a global nickel supply surplus. There were concerns about US tariffs, and Philippine nickel exports to Indonesia were expected to increase [36][37]. - **Logic Analysis**: The market is affected by tariff concerns, and the price is weak with cost support [37]. - **Trading Strategy**: No specific strategy provided in the given context. Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The main contract of stainless steel fell to 12680 yuan/ton, and spot prices were provided [38]. - **Important Information**: Stainless steel inventory decreased in Foshan, and Indian stainless steel consumption data was provided [39]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply - demand imbalance leads to price pressure [40]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Sell on rebounds; Arbitrage: Wait and see [41]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Review**: The industrial silicon futures contract fell 0.91% to 8685 yuan/ton, and some spot prices rose [43]. - **Important Information**: The US launched 232 investigations on imported drones and polysilicon [43]. - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The overall supply in July may decrease, and the market may reach a balance. The price is expected to be strong in the short - term [43]. - **Strategy**: Unilateral: Be bullish in the short - term; Arbitrage: Stop the profit of the strategy of going long on polysilicon and short on industrial silicon; Options: None [44][45]. Polysilicon - **Market Review**: The polysilicon futures contract rose 1.50% to 42945 yuan/ton, and spot prices increased [47]. - **Important Information**: There was a photovoltaic project component procurement bid [47]. - **Comprehensive Analysis**: Market rumors focus on "anti - involution" and cost - based sales. The price increase can be passed on to downstream, and the price is expected to be strong [47][48]. - **Strategy**: Unilateral: Be strong in the short - term; Arbitrage: Stop the profit of the strategy of going long on polysilicon and short on industrial silicon; Options: Wait and see [49]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract of lithium carbonate rose to 66420 yuan/ton, and spot prices increased [52]. - **Important Information**: The Asian lithium market faces downward pressure, and there were news about lithium mine projects [53]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply - side disturbances prevent deep price drops in the short - term, and the price may decline in the fourth quarter [54]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillate at high levels in the short - term, beware of policy risks; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Sell deep - out - of - the - money put options [56].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, due to lower-than-usual southwest开工 and fewer furnace startups by large northwest manufacturers, the short - term supply - demand pattern has improved. However, after the futures price rebounded, traders faced difficulties in selling, and spot liquidity decreased. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term, and short - sellers should pay attention to stop - losses or use options for protection. For polysilicon, in the short term, it is suitable to buy on dips. In the long - term, considering the expected policy introduction, polysilicon is suitable for long - term long - position layout [2][6][7] Market Analysis Industrial Silicon - On July 16, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price dropped slightly. The main contract 2509 opened at 8740 yuan/ton and closed at 8685 yuan/ton, a decrease of 80 yuan/ton (-0.91%) from the previous settlement. The position of the main contract 2509 was 379,848 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 50,215 lots, a decrease of 43 lots from the previous day. The spot price of industrial silicon rose slightly. The downstream's acceptance of the price decreased, and the market's inquiry and trading volume declined. The organic silicon DMC price remained stable, some enterprises' prices rose slightly, pre - sales were good, inventory pressure decreased, and market trading was active [1] Polysilicon - On July 16, 2025, the polysilicon futures main contract 2508 continued to rise, opening at 42,360 yuan/ton and closing at 42,945 yuan/ton, a 1.50% increase from the previous day. The position of the main contract was 71,783 lots (69,821 lots the previous day), and the trading volume was 449,860 lots. The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The polysilicon manufacturers' inventory increased slightly, while the silicon wafer inventory decreased. The weekly polysilicon production was 22,800 tons, a 5.00% decrease, and the silicon wafer production was 11.50 GW, a 3.37% decrease [3] Silicon Wafers, Battery Cells, and Components - Silicon wafers: The price of domestic N - type 18Xmm silicon wafers was 1.00 yuan/piece, N - type 210mm was 1.35 yuan/piece, and N - type 210R was 1.15 yuan/piece. Battery cells: The price of high - efficiency PERC182 battery cells was 0.27 yuan/W, PERC210 was 0.28 yuan/W, TopconM10 was 0.24 yuan/W, Topcon G12 was 0.26 yuan/W, Topcon210RN was 0.26 yuan/W, and HJT210 half - piece battery was 0.37 yuan/W. Components: The mainstream transaction price of PERC182mm was 0.67 - 0.74 yuan/W, PERC210mm was 0.69 - 0.73 yuan/W, N - type 182mm was 0.67 - 0.68 yuan/W, and N - type 210mm was 0.67 - 0.68 yuan/W [5] Strategies Industrial Silicon - Short - term: Wait and see [2] Polysilicon - Short - term: Buy on dips [7] Others - No strategies for inter - delivery, inter - commodity, spot - futures, and options trading [4][7] Factors to Monitor - Northwest and southwest resumption of production and new capacity commissioning; polysilicon enterprise operation changes; policy disturbances; macro and capital sentiment; organic silicon enterprise operation conditions; industry self - regulation's impact on upstream and downstream operation; futures listing's impact on the spot market; capital sentiment; policy disturbances [4][7]