Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Financial Committee meeting emphasized the need to regulate low-price disorderly competition among enterprises, guide companies to improve product quality, and promote the orderly exit of outdated production capacity. This policy signal has led to a noticeable recovery in the sentiment of the bulk commodity market, with some investors anticipating market benefits similar to those from the supply-side structural reforms of 2016 [3][4]. Policy Impact Analysis - Different periods may have varying policy focuses, necessitating an in-depth analysis of the core impact range of policies. Attention should be directed towards industries with severe overcapacity, widespread losses, high proportions of outdated capacity, and strong policy constraints [4]. - Industries such as polysilicon, industrial silicon, and PVC currently exhibit persistently low profit levels, aligning with the main objectives of policy regulation. The sustainability of profit improvement in these industries hinges on the enforcement strength of policies and the effectiveness of actual capacity clearance [4][5]. Historical Context - The aluminum industry serves as an example where strong policy constraints successfully led to sustained profit improvements during the last capacity reduction phase. Historical experience indicates that there is a certain lag between policy issuance and market rebound, ultimately relying on strict enforcement to achieve profit redistribution within the industry chain [4]. Current Industry Status - Leading companies in industries like polysilicon are beginning to formulate capacity optimization plans. However, due to differences in company nature, interest conflicts, and market constraints, the realization of substantial capacity clearance in the industry will require more time for validation [5]. Profit and Capacity Overview - A summary of key indicators for various bulk commodities, including profit levels, capacity concentration, and the nature of enterprises, has been compiled for reference [6]. - For example, the profit margins and capacity concentration for several commodities are as follows: - PVC: -13% profit margin, 40% capacity concentration, state-owned enterprises [9] - Polysilicon: -13.5% profit margin, 82.23% capacity concentration, private enterprises [10] - Urea: 20% profit margin, 28% capacity concentration, state-owned enterprises [9] - Copper products show varying profit margins, with electrolytic copper at 0.31% and lithium battery copper foil at 26.07% [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent U.S. employment data, highlighting its implications for the economy and market sentiment, particularly regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and the potential for market volatility. Employment Data Analysis - The June non-farm payrolls showed a surprising increase of 147,000 jobs, exceeding the expectation of 110,000, indicating strong resilience in the labor market [6][10] - The unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%, breaking the market expectation of 4.3% [13] - State and local government hiring was a significant contributor to the job growth, with an increase of 48,000 jobs [10] Market Reactions - Following the employment data release, U.S. stock indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ reached new highs, while the dollar stabilized [8] - The market's confidence was reflected in the continued rise of stock prices despite a decrease in interest rate expectations [8][6] Federal Reserve's Position - The employment data provides a relatively comforting signal for the Federal Reserve, reducing the urgency for intervention in the labor market [6] - Market expectations for interest rate cuts have been adjusted, with the anticipated number of cuts for the year reduced to two [6] Wage and Hour Growth - Average hourly earnings increased by only 0.2% month-over-month, below the expected 0.3%, indicating a slowdown in wage growth [20] - The average workweek for private non-farm employees slightly decreased by 0.1 hours to 34.2 hours, suggesting potential recruitment demand risks [20] Sector-Specific Insights - Private sector employment saw a surprising decline of 63,000 jobs, primarily due to a slowdown in service sector demand [17] - Manufacturing employment continued to face challenges, with negative growth persisting due to tariff impacts and rising costs [17] Potential Risks - The article notes potential downward risks, including the impact of federal government layoffs and a decrease in private sector demand, which could affect future economic growth [15][17]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent developments in the coal market, particularly focusing on Mongolian coal and domestic coking coal, highlighting price increases and supply adjustments due to production cuts and seasonal factors [3][5][12]. Group 1: Mongolian Coal Market - Mongolian coal prices have increased from 705 CNY/ton to 740-750 CNY/ton due to supply tightening expectations during the Naadam Festival [3]. - The recent holiday closure of three major ports in Mongolia has contributed to a temporary supply reduction [3]. Group 2: Domestic Coking Coal Production - Domestic coking coal production has seen reductions since May, driven by poor sales at state-owned mines and increased accidents at smaller mines, leading to a notable decrease in visible carbon inventory since mid-June [3][5]. - The reduction in production has started to show effects, with previously hidden inventory being consumed more effectively [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Price Movements - The recent shift in futures market sentiment has led to increased trading activity, with spot market prices for certain coal types rebounding significantly, such as Shanxi's lean coking coal price rising from 930 CNY/ton to 970 CNY/ton [7]. - The price of Australian low-sulfur coking coal has also seen a notable increase, with the index rising by 9.7% to 196.85 [9]. Group 4: Steel Production and Market Expectations - Steel prices remain stable due to the relative weakness of coke and iron ore prices, with daily pig iron production maintaining a high level of 2.42 million tons [10]. - Discussions around "anti-involution" have positively influenced market expectations for future steel profits, suggesting potential upward pressure on both steel and raw material prices [12]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The article suggests that while there is a current upward trend in coking coal prices, caution is advised regarding overly bullish expectations, as sustained high production and inventory replenishment from downstream sectors are necessary for further price increases [12].

Core Viewpoint - The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the pure benzene industry, highlighting its production processes, supply chain dynamics, and market trends, particularly focusing on the impact of downstream demand and global trade flows [3][5][17]. Summary by Sections Pure Benzene Overview - Benzene (C6H6) is a colorless, flammable liquid that serves as a fundamental petrochemical raw material, indicating the development level of a country's petrochemical industry [3][12]. Pure Benzene Industry Chain - The main downstream products of pure benzene include styrene, caprolactam, phenol, aniline, and adipic acid, with styrene consumption being the largest but declining in recent years due to real estate market influences [12][16]. Production Process - Pure benzene is produced as a byproduct in various chemical processes, with its output influenced by the profitability of producing other chemicals like PX and the demand for blending oil [16]. Global Capacity and Distribution - Global pure benzene capacity has accelerated, primarily driven by China, with Northeast Asia accounting for nearly half of the total capacity [17][24]. Trade Flows - The global trade flow of pure benzene moves from major production areas to consumption regions, with China, the US, and Europe being the primary consumers [20][41]. Domestic Capacity and Production - By the end of 2024, China's pure benzene capacity is projected to reach 25.73 million tons, with significant capacity additions in 2022 and 2023, although growth is expected to slow in 2024 [24]. Seasonal Operation Rates - The operational rates of domestic pure benzene facilities exhibit seasonality, aligning with refinery maintenance schedules, particularly in spring and autumn [33]. Downstream Demand - Downstream demand for pure benzene has been increasing, especially since 2021, driven by the commissioning of styrene and other downstream facilities, although the share of styrene has been declining [35]. Import and Export Dynamics - Domestic pure benzene is primarily imported, with significant imports from South Korea and Southeast Asia, while exports remain minimal [41]. Profitability - The profitability of pure benzene production is typically assessed through the price spread between pure benzene and naphtha, with variations depending on market conditions [46]. Supply and Demand Balance - The supply-demand balance for pure benzene is influenced by various factors, including production costs and downstream demand fluctuations [50]. Futures Contracts - Futures contracts for pure benzene are traded on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, with specific trading units and delivery standards outlined [53][54]. Delivery Standards - The delivery standards for pure benzene include specifications for appearance, purity, and various chemical content limits, ensuring quality control in trading [54][55]. Delivery Areas and Pricing - Delivery areas for pure benzene are strategically chosen to facilitate trade, with pricing adjustments based on regional supply and demand dynamics [56].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential for a new phase of supply-side reform (Supply-Side Reform 2.0) in response to the government's call for orderly exit of backward production capacity, particularly targeting industries like photovoltaics, lithium batteries, new energy vehicles, and e-commerce [4][10]. Group 1: Supply-Side Reform Context - The recent meeting of the Central Financial Committee emphasized the need to govern low-price disorderly competition and improve product quality, which has raised market expectations for a new wave of supply-side reforms [4][7]. - The article draws parallels between the current situation and the supply-side reforms initiated in 2015, which led to a significant bull market in commodities like steel and cement after addressing overcapacity [7][14]. Group 2: Industry Focus - The current focus of the reform is on new industries such as new energy vehicles and e-commerce, contrasting with the previous focus on traditional sectors like steel and cement [10][12]. - The article highlights that industries with historically low profit margins, such as petrochemicals, electrical equipment, and telecommunications, may also become targets for reform if the anti-involution movement expands [12][14]. Group 3: Demand and Market Dynamics - The sustainability of demand is crucial for determining the long-term direction of industries, as seen in the past when the real estate sector supported commodity prices during the previous supply-side reforms [11][12]. - The article raises questions about whether the current reforms will be limited to downstream sectors or if they will encompass the entire supply chain, which could significantly impact demand and pricing [14][15]. Group 4: Future Considerations - The article suggests that the upcoming political bureau meeting will be a critical point for assessing the government's long-term demand-side strategies and their implications for various industries [15]. - It also notes that if the reforms are too aggressive, particularly in sectors that have already undergone significant transformation, there may be a need for government intervention to correct course [14][15].

Core Viewpoint - The Central Financial Committee's sixth meeting emphasizes the importance of advancing the construction of a unified national market and promoting high-quality development of the marine economy [2][3]. Group 1: Industry Impact - The meeting highlights the need to address issues of overcapacity, low-price competition, and the orderly exit of backward production capacity, which aligns with supply-side structural reforms [4][5]. - The steel industry is identified as a key area for reform, with a focus on eliminating ineffective and inefficient production capacities, which is expected to support steel prices [10]. - The cement and glass industries are also under scrutiny due to severe regional overcapacity and intense price competition, with policies aimed at improving supply-demand dynamics and stabilizing prices [10][11]. Group 2: Specific Industries Affected - The steel industry will see impacts on rebar, hot-rolled sheets, iron ore, coking coal, and coke, as the exit of backward capacity is expected to reduce supply and support prices [10]. - The non-ferrous metals sector, particularly electrolytic aluminum, is under pressure to replace and eliminate outdated capacities, which will likely support aluminum prices [11]. - The basic chemical raw materials sector, including soda ash, PVC, methanol, and PTA, faces similar challenges of overcapacity and intense competition, with policies aimed at stabilizing prices and promoting healthy industry development [11].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article revolves around the long-term outlook for the commodity market, emphasizing the ongoing down cycles in real estate and coal sectors, which are expected to continue impacting commodity demand negatively [5][7][10]. - The real estate market is underperforming due to high inventory levels, and stabilization requires either market-driven solutions or policy interventions. Current housing price pressures indicate that recovery will take time [10][13]. - The construction industry, which includes non-real estate projects, is also expected to decline, further pressuring demand for related commodities. The construction area is projected to continue decreasing until the end of 2027 [11][13]. Group 2 - Coal prices have returned to levels seen between 2016 and 2020, primarily due to increased supply and competition from renewable energy sources. The demand for coal is expected to remain weak as renewable energy continues to grow [16][18]. - The article highlights that while coal prices are at marginal cost levels, a rebound is possible, but a significant reversal in the downtrend is unlikely. This indicates that commodities related to coal and real estate will remain in a down cycle [18][20]. - The performance of commodities linked to the dollar's credit has been strong, with gold and silver prices significantly increasing. The article discusses the potential for a weakening dollar to influence commodity prices positively in the future [20][22]. Group 3 - The article discusses the implications of U.S. fiscal policies on the dollar's strength, suggesting that high fiscal deficits will undermine dollar credibility, which could lead to a favorable environment for commodities like gold [21][24]. - Gold is identified as a leading indicator for other commodities, with its price movements often preceding changes in the Commodity Research Bureau (CRB) index by about a year [24][27]. - The relationship between the dollar cycle and emerging market growth is emphasized, indicating that a weaker dollar could lead to increased demand for commodities from emerging markets, which are the primary growth drivers for commodity demand [30][33].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the current challenges and dynamics within the poultry and soybean meal industry, particularly focusing on price fluctuations and inventory pressures [1][4][30] - The price of chick seedlings has dropped significantly, falling below 2 yuan per chick by the end of June, compared to around 3 yuan at the end of May, indicating a rapid decline in the breeding sector [1] - The processing segment of poultry products is currently the most profitable, although sales are weak, leading to high inventory levels, especially in the Shandong region [1][10] Group 2 - The oil mills are experiencing inventory pressure, with some urging customers to pick up products to avoid storage issues, and the operating rate is expected to remain high in Shandong by mid to late July [2][44] - The daily usage of soybean meal has increased, primarily due to formula adjustments rather than an increase in feed sales, with expectations for stable usage in July compared to June [3][33] - The soybean meal inventory pressure is anticipated to rise significantly by mid-July, with feed factories reluctant to accept contracts due to a preference for higher protein content soybean meal [4][10] Group 3 - The procurement attitude for soybean meal for the period from October to January remains cautious due to policy uncertainties, with expectations that the basis may weaken compared to July [5][34] - The current soybean meal addition ratio in chicken feed has increased to 30%, up from 25% in late March, indicating a shift in feed formulation strategies [7][49] - Seasonal characteristics of poultry feed sales show a peak demand period from May to October, with a notable increase expected in August and September [8][45] Group 4 - The sales progress of soybean meal contracts shows a disparity, with approximately 80% of contracts for July to September sold, while only about 20% for October to January [13][41] - The quality of Brazilian soybeans has been noted to be lower this year, affecting the protein content and overall supply dynamics [14][22] - The overall supply of soybean meal is expected to be sufficient in October, but the tightness of supply in December to February remains to be observed [28][46] Group 5 - The market for soybean meal is characterized by a balance of high supply and high demand, with expectations for better demand in the third quarter compared to the fourth [30][33] - The pressure on soybean meal prices is expected to be limited in July, but caution is advised for August due to potential fluctuations [31][54] - The current physical inventory of soybean meal is around 7 days, with Shandong showing higher inventory levels exceeding 10 days, indicating a passive accumulation trend [42][44]

Core Viewpoints - The market sentiment improved as the Israel-Palestine conflict eased, and U.S. macro data showed resilience, leading to increased expectations for three interest rate cuts this year, resulting in a "risk on" environment where risk assets generally rose, particularly copper prices which increased while gold prices fell [1][3]. Precious Metals Market Overview - Gold prices fell last week, with COMEX gold down 2.9% and SHFE gold down 1.5%, while silver prices showed a slight increase [2][21]. - The easing of the Israel-Palestine conflict led to a decrease in market risk aversion, and subsequent dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials raised expectations for interest rate cuts, causing the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields to decline [4][20]. - Despite the short-term decline in gold prices, the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties suggest limited downside potential for gold in the medium to long term, with a recommendation to wait for stabilization [4][49]. Base Metals Market Review - Copper prices rose significantly, with COMEX copper increasing by 4.86% and SHFE copper by 2.79%, driven by a combination of favorable market sentiment and supply constraints from overseas smelting plants [2][3]. - The copper market is expected to enter a traditional off-season with low inventory levels, which may support price increases if inventory does not accumulate during this period [5][49]. - The copper concentrate TC weekly index rose slightly, indicating a "strong mine, weak smelting" market dynamic, with smelting plants facing production losses due to low processing fees [8][10]. Inventory and Positioning - COMEX gold inventory decreased by approximately 530,000 ounces, while COMEX silver inventory increased by about 3.62 million ounces, indicating mixed trends in precious metal inventories [35]. - The positioning data from CFTC shows that non-commercial short positions in gold remain low, suggesting a lack of strong directional signals from positioning alone [7][40]. Market Outlook - The overall market sentiment is expected to remain positive for copper, with low inventory levels potentially leading to price increases, while gold may experience limited downside due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties [49].

Group 1 - The carbon market is experiencing a short-term price decline due to macroeconomic factors, but market activity and transaction volume are increasing, indicating robust development. Long-term expectations suggest tightening carbon emission quotas from 2026, pushing companies towards green energy and energy-saving technologies [2] - The electricity market reform is driven by the surge in renewable energy installations, leading to increased pressure on grid peak regulation. The reform aims for full market-based pricing for renewable energy, which may create revenue uncertainties and has led to a drop in demand since June [3] - Domestic polysilicon production remains stable at 90,000 to 100,000 tons per month, with annual capacity exceeding 3 million tons. However, high inventory levels and unstable profit expectations from photovoltaic power generation have resulted in weakened demand [4] Group 2 - Industrial silicon prices have unexpectedly dropped below 7,000 yuan per ton, below the optimal cost line for leading companies. Despite losses, production remains stable due to employment and loan pressures, with monthly production at 300,000 tons [5] - The lithium carbonate market is facing increasing oversupply, with projected supply of 1.6 million tons and demand of 1.3 million tons by 2025, leading to a surplus of 200,000 tons. Prices may continue to be under pressure in the short term [6] - The aluminum alloy futures market has low participation and limited delivery sources, with a focus on cost factors such as scrap aluminum prices and industrial silicon [10][12]