Report Investment Rating - The investment rating for the lead industry is neutral [3] Core Viewpoint - Although terminal consumption has slightly rebounded under the influence of the "Golden September and Silver October" period, there is still a lack of major growth drivers Overall, the lead price is in a range - bound pattern due to low processing fees at the mine end and tight supply of used batteries in some regions The expected trading range for this week is between 16,900 yuan/ton and 17,220 yuan/ton [3] Market News and Key Data Spot Market - On October 23, 2025, the LME lead spot premium was -$39.73/ton The SMM1 lead ingot spot price increased by 125 yuan/ton to 17,125 yuan/ton The SMM Shanghai lead spot premium remained unchanged at -10.00 yuan/ton, the SMM Guangdong lead spot price increased by 175 yuan/ton to 17,250 yuan/ton, the SMM Henan lead spot price increased by 150 yuan/ton to 17,225 yuan/ton, and the SMM Tianjin lead spot premium increased by 175 yuan/ton to 17,275 yuan/ton The lead refined - scrap price difference remained unchanged at -50 yuan/ton, and the prices of used electric vehicle batteries, used white shells, and used black shells remained unchanged at 10,000 yuan/ton, 10,150 yuan/ton, and 10,425 yuan/ton respectively [1] Futures Market - On October 23, 2025, the main SHFE lead contract opened at 17,160 yuan/ton and closed at 17,615 yuan/ton, up 455 yuan/ton from the previous trading day The trading volume was 74,008 lots, an increase of 44,997 lots from the previous trading day, and the open interest was 23,288 lots, a decrease of 3,259 lots from the previous trading day The intraday price fluctuated between 17,160 yuan/ton and 17,760 yuan/ton In the night session, the main SHFE lead contract opened at 17,565 yuan/ton and closed at 17,510 yuan/ton, up 0.52% from the afternoon close [2] Inventory - On October 23, 2025, the total SMM lead ingot inventory was 32,000 tons, a decrease of 5,800 tons from the previous week As of October 23, the LME lead inventory was 239,750 tons, a decrease of 4,375 tons from the previous trading day [2] Strategy - Option strategy: Sell wide - straddles [3]