Group 1: Industry Overview - UBS reports that the fundamentals of China's copper and aluminum metal industry are stable with a positive outlook [1] - Industrial metal prices are supported by macroeconomic factors rather than physical market supply tightness, including US interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar, confidence in aluminum trade, and potential additional stimulus measures from China [1][2] - The overall outlook for industrial metals is improving, with short-term demand slowdown risks easing and mid-term fundamentals for copper and aluminum remaining attractive [1][2] Group 2: Copper Outlook - The copper market fundamentals remain stable, with prices supported by macroeconomic factors despite reduced trade due to US tariffs in Q3 [2] - UBS expects that by 2026/2027, copper prices will rise due to limited mine supply growth, pressure on refined output, strong long-term growth drivers (electrification, technology), and a recovery in traditional demand drivers [2] - UBS raises its copper price forecasts for 2025/2026 from $4.24/lb to $4.37/lb and from $4.68/lb to $4.80/lb, translating to $9,634/ton and $10,582/ton respectively [2] Group 3: Aluminum Outlook - Aluminum demand is mixed, but supply is constrained, with limited production growth in China and elsewhere [3] - UBS raises its aluminum price forecasts for 2025/2026 from $1.11/lb to $1.17/lb and from $1.16/lb to $1.18/lb, which corresponds to $2,579/ton and $2,600/ton respectively [3] - Following the upward revision of copper, aluminum, and gold price forecasts, UBS has increased the earnings expectations and target prices for related concept stocks, including a 5% increase in earnings expectations for China Hongqiao and a 4% increase in target price to HKD 28 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The market is increasingly discussing the potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with significant attention on the upcoming monetary policy decision that could impact various asset classes and present investment opportunities [1][2]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations - CICC believes there is a high probability of the Federal Reserve restarting interest rate cuts this month, with market expectations for a rate cut in September exceeding 90%, and probabilities for cuts in October and December also above 70% [3]. Group 2: Impact on Chinese Assets - The Federal Reserve's rate cut may help alleviate external constraints on China's monetary policy, allowing for a "moderately loose monetary policy" [4]. - A weaker dollar resulting from the rate cut could lead to a relative appreciation of the RMB, impacting export-oriented and overseas enterprises, while reducing repayment pressure for companies with dollar-denominated debt [4]. - The rate cut is expected to promote global capital reallocation, potentially benefiting Chinese assets as global liquidity is released [5]. Group 3: Stock Market Focus - CICC highlights several stock market sectors to watch, including foreign-invested heavy stocks, which may see marginal impacts from global capital reallocation due to the Fed's rate cut [6]. - Companies that may benefit from RMB appreciation, particularly those with significant dollar-denominated debt, are also of interest [7]. - Sectors sensitive to policy changes, such as finance and certain consumer goods, may present short-term opportunities if growth-stabilizing policies are intensified [8]. Group 4: Commodity Market Insights - CICC anticipates upward price movements for copper and aluminum, driven by macroeconomic shifts and strong domestic demand, with the Fed's rate cut potentially acting as a catalyst [10]. - The demand for copper and aluminum is expected to remain robust, with no signs of a drastic decline in demand during the peak season [11]. - In the gold market, the Fed's rate cut expectations may provide short-term support, particularly if the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing [12][14]. - For oil, CICC has adjusted its global supply surplus expectations and maintains a price range forecast of $65-$70 per barrel for Brent crude, citing various market dynamics [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Copper: The US plans to impose a 50% tariff on all imported copper starting from August 1st, causing pressure on both Shanghai and London copper prices. Last week, Shanghai copper witnessed a significant decline with reduced positions and lower market attention. The market is concerned about the upcoming tariff implementation, which may lead to a closure of the US import window and a notable drop in US imports. As a result, supply in non - US regions may increase, causing the prices of London and Shanghai copper to fall. The spot premium of London and Shanghai copper decreased significantly last week, indicating a relief in the shortage of spot copper. In the short term, due to the tariff impact, copper prices have dropped to the June price center. With positive domestic macro - expectations, a general rise in commodities and the stock market, and strong industrial support, Shanghai copper may receive strong support, and the LME import loss is narrowing rapidly. Technically, both Shanghai and London copper have strong support at the June price center [3][60]. - Aluminum: Last week, aluminum prices rebounded to previous highs, and the trading volume also increased, showing strong performance in the non - ferrous metals sector. The improvement in the domestic macro - environment has largely boosted aluminum prices, as commodities and the stock market generally rose last week, especially the black metal sector. In the industry, as the prices of alumina and coal continue to rebound, the cost of electrolytic aluminum plants has increased, and the profit margin at the high level has declined. The downstream is in the off - season of consumption, and combined with the rising aluminum prices, the destocking of electrolytic aluminum has slowed down, and the inventory of aluminum rods at a low level has continued to rise, which has a certain drag on aluminum prices. With a good domestic macro - atmosphere, aluminum prices are expected to maintain a strong trend, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the previous high [4][60]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Macro Factors - Local time on July 12th, US President Trump announced on the social media platform "Truth Social" that starting from August 1st, 2025, the US will impose a 30% tariff on products imported from Mexico and the EU [8]. 3.2 Copper 3.2.1 Volume - Price Trends - No specific text description of trends, but figures show copper futures prices, Shanghai - London ratio, 1 electrolytic copper premium/discount seasonality, Shanghai copper positions, COMEX non - commercial long net positions, etc [10][11][13][14]. 3.2.2 Continuous Decline in Copper Ore Processing Fees - Since January, copper ore processing fees have been continuously decreasing, reflecting both the tight supply of copper ore and the over - capacity of smelting. The port inventory of domestic copper ore is similar to that of the same period last year, indicating an expected tight supply of domestic ore and that the low TC is mainly due to over - capacity in smelting [24]. 3.2.3 Slowing Down of Electrolytic Copper Destocking - The destocking of domestic and overseas electrolytic copper has slowed down, as shown by the data of domestic electrolytic copper social inventory and overseas futures inventory (COMEX + LME) [28][29]. 3.2.4 Downstream Initial Segment - The monthly capacity utilization rate of copper downstream industries is presented, including copper rods, tubes, bars, and strips [31][32]. 3.3 Aluminum 3.3.1 Volume - Price Trends - No specific text description of trends, but figures show aluminum prices, Shanghai - London ratio, London aluminum premium/discount, Shanghai aluminum monthly spread, etc [33][34][38][40]. 3.3.2 Upstream Industrial Chain - Figures show the port inventory of bauxite and the price of alumina [46][49]. 3.3.3 Slowing Down of Electrolytic Aluminum Destocking - The destocking of domestic and overseas electrolytic aluminum has slowed down, as shown by the data of overseas electrolytic aluminum inventory (LME + COMEX) and domestic electrolytic aluminum social inventory [50][51]. 3.3.4 Downstream Initial Segment - The capacity utilization rate of aluminum rods, the processing fee of 6063 aluminum rods, and the inventory of 6063 aluminum rods are presented [53][57][58]. 3.4 Conclusion - The conclusion is consistent with the core views of the report, emphasizing the impact of the US copper tariff on copper prices and the influence of domestic macro - environment and industrial factors on aluminum prices [60].