1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No information about industry investment ratings is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Tin - Short - term tin prices may show a weakening oscillation due to the Middle - East war situation suppressing market risk appetite. However, the medium - to - long - term bullish logic remains. If the conflict shows signs of ending, long positions can be established at low prices [1]. Nickel - The Indonesian export tax news has brought short - term sentiment boost, but the macro - economic outlook is uncertain. The raw material supply is tight, and the inventory digestion is insufficient. The nickel price is expected to run in a relatively strong range, with the main contract referring to 134,000 - 142,000 [2]. Stainless Steel - The cost logic of stainless steel is strong recently. The news and the tight raw material supply provide support. The steel mill production is increasing, and the demand is gradually recovering but the terminal acceptance is still weak. The price is expected to maintain a relatively strong oscillation, with the main contract referring to 14,200 - 14,800 [5]. Lithium Carbonate - The supply disturbance has boosted market sentiment. The fundamental reality has weakened marginally in the short - term but still has resilience. The price is expected to run in a relatively strong range, with the main contract referring to 160,000 - 172,000 [7]. Aluminum - The alumina market is in an over - capacity stage, and the price is expected to fluctuate around the cost line. The short - term main contract is expected to run in the range of 2,800 - 3,100 yuan/ton. The electrolytic aluminum price is supported by supply - side constraints. The domestic market is expected to enter the de - stocking cycle in April, and the core operating range of Shanghai aluminum this week is expected to be 24,000 - 26,000 yuan/ton [9]. Aluminum Alloy - The casting aluminum alloy price is driven by the cost of electrolytic aluminum. It may show a pattern of weak supply and demand in the second quarter, and the short - term price is expected to run in the range of 23,000 - 24,500 yuan/ton, following the fluctuation of electrolytic aluminum [11]. Copper - The copper price is in an adjustment phase. The supply - demand fundamentals have improved slightly, and the inventory pressure has weakened. But the price is still suppressed. In the long - term, the long - cycle logic of copper supply - demand contradiction remains unchanged, and there may be opportunities for long - term long positions. The main contract should pay attention to the pressure at 97,000 - 98,000 [13]. Zinc - Zinc is in a cycle of weak supply and demand. The contradiction lies between the mine and smelting ends. The smelting cost supports the zinc price. The downstream may replenish inventory in the peak season, and the export space may be opened. The zinc price is expected to have limited room for further decline, and opportunities for price rebound on the right - hand side can be arranged [15]. Industrial Silicon - Industrial silicon has cost support at the bottom and hedging and arbitrage pressure at the top. The supply is expected to increase seasonally in the second quarter, and the demand is expected to be stable. The price is expected to oscillate around 8,000 - 9,000 yuan/ton [16]. Polysilicon - Polysilicon is in a cycle of oversupply, and the price will continue to be under pressure. It is recommended to wait and see for the time being [17]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price increased by 0.17%, and SMM 1 tin premium decreased by 10%. The import loss decreased by 19.10% [1]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of 2604 - 2605 and 2605 - 2606 decreased, while those of 2606 - 2607 and 2607 - 2608 increased [1]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, tin ore imports decreased by 3.69%, SMM refined tin production decreased by 23.91%, and refined tin imports increased by 96.91% [1]. - **Inventory Changes**: SHEF inventory, social inventory, and SHEF warehouse inventory decreased, while LME inventory remained unchanged [1]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price decreased by 0.25%, and the import loss of futures decreased by 23.75% [2]. - **Cost of Electrolytic Nickel Production**: The cost of integrated MHP production of electrolytic nickel decreased by 0.69%, while that of integrated high - grade nickel matte production increased by 11.34% [2]. - **New Energy Material Prices**: The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate decreased by 0.03%, and that of battery - grade lithium carbonate increased by 0.95% [2]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of 2604 - 2605 remained unchanged, 2605 - 2606 increased by 10, and 2606 - 2607 decreased by 80 [2]. - **Supply, Demand, and Inventory**: Chinese refined nickel production decreased by 7.45%, and imports increased by 84.63%. SHFE inventory and social inventory increased, while bonded area inventory decreased [2]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Basis**: The prices of 304/2B stainless steel coils remained unchanged, and the basis remained unchanged [5]. - **Raw Material Prices**: The prices of raw materials such as nickel ore and high - nickel pig iron remained unchanged [5]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of 2604 - 2605 increased by 10, 2605 - 2606 increased by 20, and 2606 - 2607 decreased by 10 [5]. - **Fundamental Data**: Chinese 300 - series stainless steel production increased by 44.07%, and stainless steel net exports increased significantly [5]. - **Inventory**: 300 - series social inventory and cold - rolled social inventory increased slightly [5]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Basis**: The average prices of SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate increased by 0.96% and 0.98% respectively. The basis decreased by 1391.43% [7]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of 2604 - 2605 decreased by 1860, 2605 - 2606 decreased by 380, and 2606 - 2607 increased by 380 [7]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, lithium carbonate production decreased by 15.13%, and demand decreased by 10.57% [7]. - **Inventory**: Total lithium carbonate inventory, downstream inventory, and smelter inventory decreased [7]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum price increased by 1.28%, and the import loss of electrolytic aluminum increased by 286.2 [9]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of AL 2604 - 2605 decreased by 15, AL 2605 - 2606 increased by 5, and AL 2606 - 2607 increased by 15 [9]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, alumina production decreased by 10.63%, and domestic electrolytic aluminum production decreased by 8.91% [9]. - **Inventory**: Chinese electrolytic aluminum social inventory increased by 0.75%, and LME inventory decreased by 0.52% [9]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spread**: The price of SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 increased by 0.41%, and the spreads of 2604 - 2605 decreased by 75 [11]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots decreased by 41.31%, and the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots decreased by 30.99% [11]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots decreased by 12.24% [11]. Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price decreased by 0.01%, and the refined - scrap price difference increased by 316.57% [13]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of 2604 - 2605 increased by 50, 2605 - 2606 increased by 40, and 2606 - 2607 decreased by 20 [13]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, electrolytic copper production decreased by 3.13%, and imports decreased by 24.95% [13]. - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory, bonded area inventory, and SHFE inventory decreased, while LME inventory increased slightly [13]. Zinc - **Price and Spread**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price increased by 1.62%, and the import loss decreased by 80.83 [15]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of 2604 - 2605 decreased by 20, 2605 - 2606 increased by 5, and 2606 - 2607 increased by 5 [15]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, refined zinc production decreased by 9.99%, and imports decreased by 81.26% [15]. - **Inventory**: Chinese zinc ingot seven - region social inventory decreased by 6.24%, and LME inventory decreased by 0.24% [15]. Industrial Silicon - **Spot Price and Basis**: The prices of various industrial silicon products remained unchanged, and the basis increased [16]. - **Month - to - Month Spread**: The spreads of the main contract decreased by 1.26%, and the spreads of the near - month to the first - continuous contract decreased by 30% [16]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, national industrial silicon production decreased by 26.58%, and the export volume decreased by 27.44% [16]. - **Inventory Changes**: Xinjiang factory inventory decreased by 4.90%, and social inventory increased by 1.27% [16]. Polysilicon - **Spot Price and Basis**: The average prices of N - type polysilicon products remained unchanged, and the N - type material basis decreased by 3.33% [17]. - **Futures Price and Month - to - Month Spread**: The main contract increased by 0.39%, and the spreads of the near - month to the first - continuous contract decreased by 242.86% [17]. - **Fundamental Data**: In February, polysilicon production decreased by 23.61%, and the export volume increased by 20.51% [17]. - **Inventory Changes**: Polysilicon inventory decreased by 3.49%, and silicon wafer inventory decreased by 2.42% [17].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoint The report predicts that Shanghai nickel will fluctuate strongly in the short - term, and investors should pay attention to the MA60 resistance. The macro - situation shows that Trump's dialogue with Iran has formed key points of an agreement, delaying the attack on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. Fundamentally, the import of nickel ore from the Philippines is decreasing due to the rainy season, while Indonesia's nickel ore RKAB production approval is faster than expected, easing supply concerns. The domestic refined nickel production is expected to rise again, and the demand from stainless steel plants and new - energy vehicles is improving. Technically, the increasing position and rising price indicate a strong bullish sentiment [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai nickel is 133,480 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 500 yuan/ton. The spread between the 05 - 06 contracts is - 230 yuan/ton, a decrease of 40 yuan/ton. - The price of LME 3 - month nickel is 17,200 US dollars/ton, up 315 US dollars/ton. The position of the main contract of Shanghai nickel is 181,146 lots, an increase of 1,440 lots. - The net long position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai nickel is - 54,932 lots, a decrease of 2,740 lots. The LME nickel inventory is 282,792 tons, a decrease of 720 tons. - The inventory of nickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 63,661 tons, a decrease of 20 tons. The LME nickel cancelled warrants total 17,640 tons, a decrease of 720 tons. The warehouse receipt quantity of Shanghai nickel is 58,006 tons, an increase of 374 tons [3]. 3.2 Spot Market - The SMM 1 nickel spot price is 136,150 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1,700 yuan/ton. The average spot price of 1 nickel plate in the Yangtze River is 136,050 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1,900 yuan/ton. - The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, unchanged. The bonded warehouse (warehouse receipt) price of Shanghai electrolytic nickel is 210 US dollars/ton, unchanged. - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 31,650 yuan/ton, unchanged. The basis of the NI main contract is 2,670 yuan/ton, a decrease of 2,200 yuan/ton. The LME nickel (spot/3 - month) premium is - 188.19 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 5.2 US dollars/ton [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The monthly import volume of nickel ore is 199.28 million tons, a decrease of 134.67 million tons. The total port inventory of nickel ore is 792.66 million tons, a decrease of 65.68 million tons. - The average monthly import price of nickel ore is 75.53 US dollars/ton, an increase of 3.36 US dollars/ton. The tax - included price of Indonesian laterite nickel ore with 1.8% Ni is 41.71 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of electrolytic nickel is 29,430 tons, an increase of 1,120 tons. The total monthly output of ferronickel is 21,400 metal tons, unchanged. - The monthly import volume of refined nickel and alloys is 23,861.23 tons, an increase of 11,020.74 tons. The monthly import volume of ferronickel is 99.61 million tons, an increase of 10.07 million tons [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly output of 300 - series stainless steel is 185.81 million tons, an increase of 11.09 million tons. The total weekly inventory of 300 - series stainless steel is 62.42 million tons, a decrease of 1.28 million tons [3]. 3.6 Industry News - The US - Iran negotiation is in a deadlock. Trump said the US and Iran had a "strong" dialogue and formed key points of an agreement, delaying the attack on Iranian energy facilities for 5 days. Iran has repeatedly denied having a dialogue with the US. - State Power Investment Corporation plans to invest 200 billion yuan in 2026, a year - on - year increase of 17%. It aims to complete 23 billion yuan of investment in the first quarter, a year - on - year increase of 35%. - US Vice - President Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the efforts to start negotiations with Iran and the elements of a potential agreement to end the war with Iran. Netanyahu said he had a call with Trump, and Trump thought there was an opportunity to achieve all war goals through an agreement. Meanwhile, Israel continues to attack Iran and Lebanon. - Fed's Goolsbee said inflation is the primary risk, not ruling out the possibility of raising interest rates, while still retaining the space for rate cuts this year. Other Fed officials also expressed their views on inflation and interest - rate policies [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints Tin - The short - term market sentiment is volatile, and it is recommended to be cautious. There is still a long - term bullish logic for tin prices, and short - term adjustments may provide opportunities for long - term long positions [3] Copper - In the short - term, due to multiple factors, copper prices are oscillating around 100,000 yuan/ton. In the long - term, the center of copper prices is expected to rise. Short - term adjustments may provide opportunities for long - term long positions [5] Zinc - The zinc fundamentals are generally good. The price downside space may be limited without significant recession risks at the macro level. However, if the downstream production resumption in the peak season fails to meet expectations, the domestic inventory pressure may suppress the upside space [7] Industrial Silicon - The cost increase may strongly support the bottom of industrial silicon prices. In March, supply and demand are expected to be strong. Attention should be paid to the production and sales recovery and cost fluctuations [9] Polysilicon - The polysilicon market is currently oversupplied, but the low - cost photovoltaic power may be beneficial to the long - term development of photovoltaic demand. It is recommended to wait and see for now [10] Aluminum - Alumina prices are expected to continue wide - range oscillations, and short - selling on rallies is recommended. Aluminum prices are expected to oscillate at high levels in the short - term, and the long - term bullish logic remains unchanged [11] Nickel - The overseas macro uncertainty increases, and the raw material end contradictions support the price. The demand has improved slightly, but high inventory restricts the price increase. The disk is expected to oscillate strongly [12] Stainless Steel - The overseas macro risk uncertainty increases, the raw material end is tight, and the cost supports the price. The supply and demand are in a continuous game, and the short - term is expected to oscillate and adjust [16] Lithium Carbonate - The macro risk persists, and the fundamentals maintain resilience but lack strong drivers. The disk is expected to oscillate widely around the macro expectations, and it is recommended to wait and see for now [19] Aluminum Alloy - The short - term market will continue to oscillate in the context of weak supply and demand. The key turning points of the market lie in the downstream production resumption rhythm, order recovery, and scrap aluminum circulation improvement [21] Summary by Directory Tin Price and Spread - The price of Yangtze River 1 tin is 394,000 yuan/ton, down 1,350 yuan or 0.34%. The LME 0 - 3 spread is 400, up 40.00%. The import profit and loss is - 8,294.19 yuan/ton, up 870.91 yuan or 9.50%. The Shanghai - London ratio is 7.89 [1] Fundamental Data - In December, the tin ore import volume was 17,637 tons, up 16.81% month - on - month. In February, the SMM refined tin output was 11,490 tons, down 23.91% month - on - month [2] Inventory - The SHEF weekly inventory is 11,663 tons, down 4.82%. The social inventory is 13,082 tons, down 0.21%. The SHEF daily warehouse receipt is 12,360 tons, up 23.22%. The LME daily inventory is 8,630 tons, up 0.29% [3] Copper Price and Spread - The SMM 1 electrolytic copper price is 100,670 yuan/ton, down 0.64%. The SMM 1 electrolytic copper spread is 82 yuan/ton, up 40 yuan [5] Fundamental Data - In February, the electrolytic copper output was 114.24 million tons, down 3.13% month - on - month. In December, the electrolytic copper import volume was 26.02 million tons, down 4.02% month - on - month [5] Inventory - The domestic social inventory is 57.39 million tons, down 0.57%. The bonded area inventory is 0 million tons, down 100%. The SHFE inventory is 42.51 million tons, up 8.59% [5] Zinc Price and Spread - The SMM 0 zinc ingot price is 24,310 yuan/ton, up 0.08%. The import profit and loss is - 2,665 yuan/ton, up 82.05 yuan [7] Fundamental Data - In February, the refined zinc output was 50.46 million tons, down 9.99% month - on - month. In December, the refined zinc import volume was 0.88 million tons, down 51.94% month - on - month [7] Inventory - The Chinese zinc ingot seven - region social inventory is 26.88 million tons, up 4.88%. The LME inventory is 0.02 million tons, down 0.15% [7] Industrial Silicon Price and Spread - The price of East China oxygen - passing SI5530 industrial silicon is 9,200 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of South China SI4210 industrial silicon is 9,600 yuan/ton, unchanged [9] Fundamental Data - The national industrial silicon output is 27.57 million tons, down 26.58% month - on - month. The national operating rate is 38.02%, down 21.33% month - on - month [9] Inventory - The Xinjiang factory warehouse inventory is 13.98 million tons, up 0.58%. The social inventory is 55.20 million tons, down 0.18% [9] Polysilicon Price and Spread - The average price of N - type re -投料 is 46,000 yuan/ton, down 2.65%. The主力 contract price is 42,760 yuan/ton, up 0.40% [10] Fundamental Data - The weekly polysilicon output is 1.90 million tons, up 1.06%. The monthly polysilicon output is 7.70 million tons, down 23.61% [10] Inventory - The polysilicon inventory is 35.70 million tons, up 2.59%. The silicon wafer inventory is 28.35 million tons, down 2.28% [10] Aluminum Price and Spread - The SMM A00 aluminum price is 25,260 yuan/ton, up 0.92%. The import profit and loss of electrolytic aluminum is - 3,974 yuan/ton, down 3368 yuan [11] Fundamental Data - In February, the alumina output was 660.02 million tons, down 10.63% month - on - month. The domestic electrolytic aluminum output was 346.00 million tons, down 8.91% month - on - month [11] Inventory - The Chinese electrolytic aluminum social inventory is 129.40 million tons, up 3.03%. The LME inventory is 44.7 million tons, down 0.63% [11] Nickel Price and Spread - The SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price is 140,950 yuan/ton, up 0.86%. The 1 Jinchuan nickel price is 144,350 yuan/ton, up 0.80% [12] Fundamental Data - The Chinese refined nickel output is 32,600 tons, down 7.45% month - on - month. The refined nickel import volume is 23,394 tons, up 84.63% [12] Inventory - The SHFE inventory is 61,769 tons, up 1.61%. The social inventory is 84,537 tons, up 10.45%. The LME inventory is 286,248 tons, down 0.29% [12] Stainless Steel Price and Spread - The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) is 14,450 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of 304/2B (Foshan Hongwang 2.0 coil) is 14,350 yuan/ton, unchanged [16] Fundamental Data - The Chinese 300 - series stainless steel crude steel output (43 companies) is 190.08 million tons, up 44.07% month - on - month. The stainless steel import volume is 14.50 million tons, up 29.32% [16] Inventory - The 300 - series social inventory (Wuxi + Foshan) is 53.21 million tons, down 1.19%. The SHFE warehouse receipt is 5.13 million tons, down 0.34% [16] Lithium Carbonate Price and Spread - The SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price is 158,000 yuan/ton, down 0.63%. The SMM industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price is 154,500 yuan/ton, down 0.80% [19] Fundamental Data - In February, the lithium carbonate output was 83,090 tons, down 15.13% month - on - month. The lithium carbonate demand was 111,503 tons, down 10.57% [19] Inventory - The lithium carbonate total inventory in February was 28,323 tons, down 4.76%. The lithium carbonate downstream inventory was 39,997 tons, down 5.01% [19] Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - The SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 price is 25,200 yuan/ton, up 0.40%. The Foshan crushed raw aluminum refined - scrap spread is 3,066 yuan/ton, up 11.45% [21] Fundamental Data - In February, the recycled aluminum alloy ingot output was 35.80 million tons, down 41.31% month - on - month. The primary aluminum alloy ingot output was 20.93 million tons, down 30.99% [21] Inventory - The recycled aluminum alloy ingot weekly social inventory is 3.91 million tons, down 5.56%. The recycled aluminum alloy factory finished product inventory is 13.60 million tons, down 8.11% [21]

Group 1 - The nickel futures market is experiencing a significant downturn, with LME nickel prices dropping by 4.51% to $17,250 per ton, and domestic Shanghai nickel futures also declining by 3.74% to 135,070 CNY per ton [1] - The market is facing a dual impact of macroeconomic factors, including strong U.S. employment data and a potential hawkish Federal Reserve, which have shifted market expectations from rate cuts to a stronger dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields, negatively affecting metal prices [1] - The overall sentiment in the nickel market is characterized by a wait-and-see approach, with supply remaining stable and demand weakening due to seasonal factors, particularly in the stainless steel sector [2] Group 2 - The nickel industry is witnessing a structural divergence, where the stainless steel sector is significantly impacted by seasonal slowdowns, while the new energy sector maintains some demand for nickel sulfate, leading to a mixed market outlook [2] - Leading companies in the nickel industry are focusing on resource layout and have made progress in overseas wet smelting and high-nickel projects, which enhance their ability to navigate industry cycles [3] - The current market environment suggests a defensive strategy for investors, emphasizing position control and short-term trading due to the influence of macroeconomic sentiment rather than fundamental industry drivers [3][4] Group 3 - Nickel prices are expected to continue a weak and volatile trend, with a key psychological support level at 134,000 CNY per ton, and resistance between 139,000 to 140,000 CNY per ton, indicating limited upward movement without strong positive drivers [4]

Core Viewpoint - The nickel market is currently facing dual pressures from macroeconomic factors and industry dynamics, leading to a significant decline in nickel prices [1][2]. Group 1: Price Movements - The Shanghai nickel futures market saw the main contract for March 2603 open at 133,500 CNY/ton, reaching a high of 134,560 CNY/ton and a low of 129,300 CNY/ton, ultimately closing at 131,840 CNY/ton, down 3,540 CNY/ton, a decrease of 2.61% [1]. - The average price of 1 nickel on February 6 was reported at 136,650 CNY/ton, down 2,700 CNY from the previous day [1]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The nickel market is characterized by a "supply increase and demand stagnation" scenario, with global refined nickel production capacity continuing to expand and LME inventories remaining high [2]. - Downstream industries, including stainless steel and new energy battery sectors, have halted procurement due to the Spring Festival holiday, exacerbating the supply-demand imbalance [2]. - The market is experiencing a liquidity contraction as midstream traders lower prices to accelerate sales, but the lack of downstream demand results in poor transaction volumes [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The short-term outlook for nickel prices remains weak, with expectations of further declines as the market tests key support levels [2].

Core Viewpoint - The nickel futures market is experiencing significant downward pressure due to changing expectations regarding Federal Reserve policies, leading to a decline in prices across global markets [1][2]. Market Performance - The latest closing price for London nickel (LME) is $17,060, down $270 per ton, a decrease of 1.56%, with a trading volume of 8,626 contracts [1]. - In the domestic market, the Shanghai nickel main contract (2603) closed at 134,250 yuan per ton, down 1,130 yuan per ton, a decline of 0.83% [1][2]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The nickel market is characterized by "oversupply and demand vacuum" ahead of the Spring Festival, with downstream industries like stainless steel and new energy battery manufacturers halting production and procurement [2]. - LME nickel inventory stands at 286,071 tons, a decrease of 240 tons from the previous day, while global refined nickel production has increased by 22.8% year-on-year [1][2]. Industry Chain Status - The entire nickel industry chain is in a state of dormancy, with upstream mining prices high but lacking domestic demand, and downstream processing enterprises experiencing a sharp decline in operating rates [3]. Short-term Price Forecast - The main contract for Shanghai nickel is expected to test the key support level of 130,000 yuan per ton, with multiple pressures from macroeconomic factors, weak fundamentals, and policy adjustments making price increases difficult [4]. - Investors are advised to maintain a cautious stance, with light or no positions during the holiday, while traders should adopt a quick in-and-out strategy [4]. - Post-holiday, the focus will shift back to fundamentals, with potential improvements in supply-demand dynamics as downstream production resumes, particularly in the electric vehicle sector [4].

Group 1 - The Chinese Consul General in Surabaya, Ye Su, visited the Weda Bay Industrial Park in North Maluku Province, holding a meeting with enterprises and expressing concern for employees [1][3] - Ye Su conducted an on-site inspection of factory facilities, receiving briefings on industrial layout, project construction, and safety production, and praised the park's high-quality development [3] - The Weda Bay Industrial Park, led by Qingshan Holding and focusing on the nickel industry chain, opened in 2018 and became one of the nine national strategic industrial parks outside Java Island in Indonesia in 2020 [3] Group 2 - The park is recognized for its positive role in promoting local economic and social development, implementing the "Belt and Road" initiative, and advancing bilateral practical cooperation [3] - Ye Su emphasized the importance of integrating enterprise development into national strategy, adhering to compliant operations, prioritizing safety production, and safeguarding employee rights [3] - The park is encouraged to actively fulfill social responsibilities and contribute to deepening the China-Indonesia community of shared future [3]

Core Viewpoint - Nickel prices have experienced a significant decline due to a combination of macroeconomic, geopolitical, and industry-specific pressures, leading to a bearish market sentiment [2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai nickel futures market saw a sharp drop, with the main contract closing at 129,650 yuan/ton, down 16,030 yuan/ton, representing an 11% decrease [1]. - The average price of nickel in the Changjiang market was reported at 140,150 yuan/ton, down 5,700 yuan from the previous day [1]. Group 2: Supply Dynamics - There is a clash between long-term expectations of supply tightening due to Indonesia's nickel quota policies and the current reality of high inventory levels, which are suppressing prices [2]. - Global refined nickel inventories have reached multi-year highs, contributing to a surplus in the spot market [2]. Group 3: Demand Challenges - Demand for nickel is facing short-term difficulties, particularly in the stainless steel and new energy sectors, which are experiencing a slowdown ahead of the Chinese New Year [3]. - The acceptance of high-cost raw materials by downstream processors is low, further exacerbating the demand issue [3]. Group 4: Industry Chain Status - The nickel industry is transitioning from a policy-driven market to one focused on fundamental realities, with upstream and downstream sectors adjusting to high inventory and weak demand [4]. - The midstream smelting sector is under pressure from accumulating finished product inventories, impacting profit margins [4]. Group 5: Spot Market Sentiment - The spot market is characterized by cautious trading, with traders maintaining stable quotes and limited selling intentions, although some downstream users are beginning to replenish stocks at lower prices [5]. Group 6: Price Forecast - Nickel prices are expected to remain under pressure in the short term, with macroeconomic risk aversion and high inventory levels dominating the market [6][7]. - A stabilization in prices will depend on the digestion of macroeconomic negative sentiment and improvements in demand following the resumption of industrial activities post-holiday [7].

Group 1: Copper Market - The main copper futures in Shanghai fell by 4.75% to 103,190 yuan, while London copper dropped to around 13,050 USD [4][17] - Macro sentiment is neutral to bearish due to Trump's nomination of Waller as Fed Chair, which has reduced interest rate cut expectations and led to a broader decline in the non-ferrous sector [5][17] - Global copper inventory increased to 1.031 million tons, with domestic copper slightly decreasing by 0.16 thousand tons to 332 thousand tons, while LME copper inventory rose by about 0.45 thousand tons to 175 thousand tons [5][17] - Despite short-term pressure on copper prices from market risk sentiment adjustments, strong supply constraints may limit further price declines, with a reference range for today's main copper futures set at 100,000 to 104,500 yuan per ton [5][17] Group 2: Nickel and Stainless Steel - The nomination of Waller as the next Fed Chair has led to tightening liquidity expectations, causing the non-ferrous sector to give back gains [6][18] - Nickel ore shipments from the Philippines are hindered by weather conditions, while supply from Indonesian nickel laterite is also tight due to rainfall [6][18] - The market for nickel iron is showing average transaction performance, and stainless steel faces oversupply pressure with limited terminal demand [6][18] - The operational strategy suggests light short positions in nickel and stainless steel, with reference ranges for nickel at 130,000 to 150,000 yuan per ton and stainless steel at 13,000 to 15,000 yuan per ton [6][18] Group 3: Aluminum Market - The alumina market showed a strong performance last week, with the May contract experiencing a reduction in positions [20][21] - A strike at a Chinese-funded mine in Guinea, which produces 15 million tons annually, has raised concerns about ore supply, although negotiations are ongoing [20][21] - The price of long-term contracts for ore has been reduced to 62 USD per ton, and domestic alumina production costs are expected to decrease significantly starting in March [20][21] - The operational strategy remains focused on short positions due to ongoing oversupply pressures in the alumina market, with reference ranges for the May contract set at 2,550 to 2,900 yuan per ton [20][21] Group 4: Zinc Market - Zinc prices showed weakness last Friday, influenced by macroeconomic factors and the nomination of Waller as Fed Chair, which is perceived as hawkish [23][24] - The processing fee for zinc is expected to see a slight increase in February, while supply is projected to decrease by over 50,000 tons due to production days and maintenance [23][24] - Zinc ingot inventories have been declining for two consecutive weeks, primarily due to reduced supply and slow arrivals [23][24] - The operational strategy suggests a wait-and-see approach for zinc, with the main contract expected to trade within a range of 24,800 to 26,000 yuan per ton [23][24] Group 5: Lead Market - The Shanghai Futures Exchange is seeking public opinion on including recycled lead as a deliverable commodity, which may reduce delivery disruptions in the future [24] - The supply of primary lead remains tight, although some previously shut-down smelters are resuming operations, leading to a relatively loose spot supply [24] - The lead market is expected to experience a range-bound trading pattern due to weak supply and demand dynamics, with the main contract projected to operate within a range of 16,800 to 17,800 yuan per ton [24] Group 6: Precious Metals - Precious metals experienced a significant pullback, with silver dropping over 20%, attributed to crowded long positions and panic selling triggered by Waller's nomination [27] - The market had seen four consecutive weeks of gains prior to the pullback, leading to a high concentration of long positions that were vulnerable to correction [27] - The operational strategy suggests reducing long positions in gold while remaining cautious with silver, platinum, and palladium [27] - Reference ranges for gold are set at 1,000 to 1,100 yuan per gram, silver at 19,000 to 25,000 yuan per kilogram, platinum at 520 to 570 yuan per gram, and palladium at 395 to 440 yuan per gram [27]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided regarding the industry investment rating in the given documents. 2. Report Core Views Copper - Short - term: Copper prices may gradually return to fundamental pricing. Pay attention to CL premium changes and LME inventory changes. The main contract is supported at 99000 - 100000 yuan/ton. [1] - Medium - to long - term: Bullish on the upward shift of the price bottom center due to capital expenditure constraints on the supply side. [1] Zinc - Short - term: The downside space of zinc prices may be limited. The support comes from the tightening of domestic zinc mines, and the pressure comes from the negative feedback on the demand side. Pay attention to zinc ore TC and refined zinc inventory changes. The main contract is supported at around 24000 yuan/ton. [5] Aluminum - Alumina: Expected to continue wide - range fluctuations around the industry cash cost line, with the main contract reference range of 2600 - 2900 yuan/ton. [7] - Aluminum: Expected to maintain a high - level wide - range shock in the short term, with the main contract reference operating range of 23000 - 25000 yuan/ton. [7] Aluminum Alloy Expected to continue the high - level range shock in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 22000 - 24000 yuan/ton. Pay attention to the actual circulation of scrap aluminum, import window changes, and the final strength and rhythm of downstream inventory replenishment before the Spring Festival. [8] Nickel Expected to show a relatively strong shock in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 140000 - 150000 yuan/ton. [9] Stainless Steel Expected to have an oscillatory adjustment in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 14000 - 15000 yuan/ton. Pay attention to the news on the ore end and the improvement in demand. [13] Tin - Short - term: Prices are highly volatile due to market sentiment. Hold existing long positions with caution. - Medium - to long - term: Adopt a low - buying strategy considering the low elasticity of the supply side and the long - term narrative of the AI arms race. [16] Industrial Silicon Expected to maintain price fluctuations, with the main price range of 8200 - 9200 yuan/ton. Pay attention to the changes in demand - side production. [18] Polysilicon In the current weak demand situation, polysilicon faces the choice between production cuts or price cuts. The price may be supported at 48000 yuan/ton, and 45000 yuan/ton may also have support. Adopt a wait - and - see approach during the cooling - off period, and pay attention to future production cuts and downstream demand recovery. [19] Lithium Carbonate Expected to be relatively strong in the short term. Be cautious in short - term operations, and be aware of high - valuation and liquidity risks when chasing up prices. [21] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price is 100830 yuan/ton, up 0.76% from the previous day. The refined - scrap price difference is 2865 yuan/ton, up 5.22%. [1] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, electrolytic copper production was 117.81 million tons, up 6.80% month - on - month; imports were 26.02 million tons, down 4.02% month - on - month. [1] Zinc - **Price and Spread**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price is 24620 yuan/ton, up 1.28%. The import loss is - 2052 yuan/ton. [5] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, refined zinc production was 55.21 million tons, down 7.24% month - on - month; imports were 0.88 million tons, down 51.94% month - on - month. [5] Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum price is 24110 yuan/ton, up 1.56%. The import loss of electrolytic aluminum is - 1919 yuan/ton. [7] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, domestic electrolytic aluminum production was 378.10 million tons, up 3.97% month - on - month; imports were 18.92 million tons, up 28.77% month - on - month. [7] Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spread**: SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 price is 24000 yuan/ton, up 0.63%. The refined - scrap price difference in Foshan for broken primary aluminum is 2919 yuan/ton, up 14.97%. [8] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 64.00 million tons, down 6.16% month - on - month; the import of unforged aluminum alloy ingots was 9.31 million tons, up 27.19% month - on - month. [8] Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price is 148550 yuan/ton, up 1.92%. The cost of integrated MHP to produce electrolytic nickel is 112237 yuan/ton, up 1.09% month - on - month. [9] - **Supply, Demand and Inventory**: China's refined nickel production in December was 31400 tons, up 26.10% month - on - month; imports were 23394 tons, up 84.63% month - on - month. [9] Stainless Steel - **Price and Spread**: The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) is 14300 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of 8 - 12% high - nickel pig iron (ex - factory price) is 1043 yuan/nickel point, up 0.87%. [13] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, the production of 300 - series stainless steel crude steel in China (43 companies) was 176.32 million tons, up 0.92% month - on - month; exports were 40.53 million tons, up 13.18% month - on - month. [13] Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price is 420300 yuan/ton, up 4.23%. The import loss is - 6632.02 yuan/ton, up 13.60%. [16] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, tin ore imports were 17637 tons, up 16.81%; SMM refined tin production was 15950 tons, down 0.06%. [16] Industrial Silicon - **Spot Price and Main Contract Basis**: The price of East China oxygen - permeable SI5530 industrial silicon is 9250 yuan/ton, unchanged. [18] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, the national industrial silicon product output was 39.71 million tons, down 1.15% month - on - month. [18] Polysilicon - **Spot Price and Basis**: The average price of N - type re -投料 is 54000 yuan/kg, unchanged. The N - type silicon wafer - 210mm average price is 1.63 yuan/piece, down 1.21%. [19] - **Fundamental Data**: Weekly polysilicon production is 2.05 million tons, down 4.65%. Monthly polysilicon imports are 0.19 million tons, up 77.50%. [19] Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Basis**: The average price of SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate is 171000 yuan/ton, up 3.95%. The average price of lithium spodumene concentrate CIF is 2214 US dollars/ton, up 3.94%. [21] - **Fundamental Data**: In December, lithium carbonate production was 99200 tons, up 4.04% month - on - month; demand was 130118 tons, down 2.50% month - on - month. [21]