Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating in the given report. 2. Core Viewpoint - The recent methanol price fluctuations are mainly driven by macro factors rather than industry fundamentals, with intensified speculative sentiment. It is recommended to wait for the implementation of macro - policies. From an industrial perspective, methanol is not suitable for upward trading, and it is advisable to stay on the sidelines for now [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Methanol Price and Volatility - The monthly price range forecast for methanol is 2200 - 2400, with a 20 - day rolling volatility of 20.01% and a 3 - year historical percentile of 51.2%. For polypropylene, the price range is 6800 - 7400, with a volatility of 10.56% and a historical percentile of 42.2%. For plastic, the price range is 6800 - 7400, with a volatility of 15.24% and a historical percentile of 78.5% [3]. 3.2 Methanol Hedging Strategies - **Inventory Management**: For enterprises with high finished - product inventory worried about price drops, they can short methanol futures (MA2509) with a 25% hedging ratio at 2250 - 2350. They can also buy put options (MA2509P2) with a 50% ratio at 15 - 20 and sell call options (MA2509C2) at 45 - 60 to lock in profits and reduce costs [3]. - **Procurement Management**: For enterprises with low procurement inventory, they can buy methanol futures (MA2509) with a 50% hedging ratio at 2200 - 2350. They can sell put options (MA2509P2) with a 75% ratio at 20 - 25 to reduce procurement costs [3]. 3.3 Core Contradictions - The recent methanol price fluctuations are not industry - led, exceeding fundamental analysis, with intensified speculative sentiment. From a fundamental perspective, Iranian shipments are accelerating, with 610,000 tons shipped so far and an import forecast of around 1.25 million tons for July - August. Methanol coal - to - methanol profits remain high. The profit of methanol downstream is further compressed. It is not advisable to go long on methanol from an industrial perspective, and it is recommended to wait and see [4]. 3.4 Negative Factors - This week, the expected arrival of foreign vessels at ports is scattered, and the arrival volume is sufficient. It is expected that the port methanol inventory will increase [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Report's Core Views - The exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB is expected to fluctuate within the range of 7.15 - 7.20 in the next week. Investors are advised to use options to hedge tail risks in the current low - volatility environment [2]. - The release of the child - rearing subsidy policy is expected to stimulate related sectors and drive the stock index up. The outcome of the China - US talks and the Politburo meeting this week will affect the stock index trend [3]. - For treasury bonds, although prices have recovered, there are still risks. The market is sentiment - driven, and attention should be paid to key events such as the FOMC, China - US talks, and the Politburo meeting this week [4][5]. - In the short term, the commodity market is volatile. It is recommended to wait for the sentiment to stabilize before trading. In the long term, focus on the implementation of anti - involution policies and changes in the fundamentals of some commodities [6]. - The price of the EC in the shipping index is expected to be slightly bearish in the short term, but there is support at the bottom. Pay attention to the actions of shipping companies, spot quotes, and cease - fire negotiations [7][8][9]. - For precious metals, the medium - to - long - term trend may be bullish, while the short - term volatility of London gold may increase. Maintain the idea of buying on dips [10][11][12]. - Copper prices may decline slightly in the short term as the anti - involution fever subsides. Attention should be paid to macro events this week [13]. - Aluminum is expected to fluctuate at a high level; alumina may experience high - volatility trading, and investors can consider inter - month arbitrage; casting aluminum alloy is expected to maintain a high - level shock, and arbitrage operations can be considered when the price difference changes [14]. - Zinc prices are expected to be weak in the short term. It is appropriate to short on rallies [16]. - Nickel and stainless steel are expected to fluctuate widely and be bearish in the long term. Focus on the callback of nickel - iron and the recovery of nickel salt demand [17]. - Tin prices may decline slightly as the anti - involution fever fades. Pay attention to macro events in late July [18]. - For lithium carbonate, pay attention to the situation of mines and important meetings this week [19]. - Industrial silicon and polysilicon are expected to have support at the bottom. Pay attention to the July meetings [20][21]. - Lead prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term. Wait for the peak season and changes in macro and downstream purchasing sentiment [22]. - For steel products, the upward trend may not end. Pay attention to the actual demand for steel, new tariff policies, and the implementation of anti - involution policies [23]. - Iron ore prices are mainly affected by non - fundamental factors. The short - term fundamentals are expected to remain stable, but the volatility may increase near the meeting [24]. - For coking coal and coke, the market may return to rationality after the sharp decline. Further upward movement requires super - expected macro policies. Pay attention to the Politburo meeting and China - US trade negotiations [25][26][27]. - For ferroalloys, the short - term risk of chasing high is high. Pay attention to the implementation of policy expectations and control risks [27][28]. - Crude oil prices are expected to continue the sideways - shock pattern. Geopolitical risks need to be focused on [29][30]. - For PX - PTA, it is recommended to expand the TA processing fee on dips [30][31]. - For MEG - bottle chips, it is recommended to wait and see before the implementation of anti - involution policies. The bottle chip price fluctuates with the cost [32][33]. - For methanol, it is recommended to wait and see as the market is macro - driven [34]. - For PP, the supply - demand pressure is not fundamentally alleviated, and the upward space is limited. Pay attention to downstream demand and macro policies [35][36]. - For PE, the short - term pressure is large, but the downward space is limited. The demand is expected to pick up in the future [37][38][39]. - For PVC, it is recommended to wait and see in the short term as the anti - involution sentiment is unstable [39][40]. - For pure benzene, it is recommended to wait and see in the short term as the market is affected by macro emotions [40][41]. - For styrene, it is recommended to wait and see after the important macro meetings this week due to the expected increase in supply and decrease in demand [43]. - For fuel oil, the short - term drive is downward, and the market remains weak [44]. - For low - sulfur fuel oil, it is recommended to wait and see as the supply is low and the demand is slightly improved [44]. - For asphalt, the short - term price is in a shock pattern, and the peak season is expected in the long term. Pay attention to the implementation of anti - involution policies [44][45]. - For urea, the 09 contract is expected to fluctuate weakly, with support at the bottom and pressure at the top [45][46]. - For soda ash, the supply - demand pattern is strong supply and weak demand. Pay attention to cost fluctuations and policy implementation [46]. - For glass, the market will continue to game between reality and expectations. Pay attention to policy implementation and the approach of the delivery logic [47]. - For logs, the market is expected to have low - volatility shocks in the short term. Pay attention to risk control [47]. - For pulp, pay attention to the adjustment risk. It is recommended to be cautious when chasing high after the breakthrough [48]. - For caustic soda, pay attention to the delivery logic of the 09 contract and the pressure on the supply side in the long term [48][49]. - For live pigs, with high supplies, it is recommended to short on rallies and appropriately arrange reverse spreads [50]. - For oilseeds, pay attention to China - US trade negotiations. The supply of imported soybeans is abundant in the short term, and there may be a supply gap after December [51]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Financial Futures RMB Exchange Rate - **Market Review**: The on - shore RMB against the US dollar closed at 7.1729 at 16:30 yesterday, down 50 basis points from the previous trading day, and closed at 7.1787 at night. The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was reported at 7.1467, down 48 basis points [2]. - **Important Information**: Trump said he would never want a weak US dollar, and Powell may be ready to cut interest rates. The European Central Bank is not in a hurry to cut borrowing costs [2]. - **Core Logic**: The independence of the Fed is being challenged. If Powell is removed, it may trigger the depreciation of the US dollar. It is recommended to use options to hedge risks. Without major events, the exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB will fluctuate between 7.15 - 7.20 [2]. Stock Index - **Market Review**: The stock index fluctuated strongly yesterday. The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index rose 0.21%. The trading volume of the two markets decreased by 450.29 billion yuan [3]. - **Important Information**: China - US economic and trade talks began in Stockholm. The child - rearing subsidy policy will be implemented from January 1, 2025, with a subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child per year [3]. - **Core Logic**: The market has digested last week's positive news. The child - rearing subsidy policy is expected to drive the stock index up. The outcome of the China - US talks and the Politburo meeting this week will affect the stock index [3]. Treasury Bonds - **Market Review**: Treasury bond futures opened higher, then fell and rose again, closing sharply higher. The central bank net injected 32.51 billion yuan. The capital price improved, with DR001 at around 1.45% and GC001 at around 1.35% [4]. - **Important Information**: A national industrial conference proposed to expand domestic demand and promote industrial development [4][5]. - **Core Logic**: The market is sentiment - driven. Although the bond price has recovered, there are still risks. Pay attention to key events this week [4][5]. Commodities Non - ferrous Metals - **Gold and Silver**: The precious metal market was weak on Monday. COMEX gold 2508 fell 0.65% to $3,314 per ounce, and silver 2509 fell 0.09% to $38.33 per ounce. The medium - to - long - term trend may be bullish, while the short - term volatility of London gold may increase. Maintain the idea of buying on dips [10][11][12]. - **Copper**: The Shanghai copper index fell slightly on Monday. The short - term price may decline as the anti - involution fever subsides. Pay attention to macro events this week [13]. - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: Aluminum is expected to fluctuate at a high level; alumina may experience high - volatility trading, and investors can consider inter - month arbitrage; casting aluminum alloy is expected to maintain a high - level shock, and arbitrage operations can be considered when the price difference changes [13][14]. - **Zinc**: The Shanghai zinc main contract fell 1.05% on the previous trading day. The short - term price is expected to be weak, and it is appropriate to short on rallies [16]. - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: The Shanghai nickel main contract fell 1.5%, and the stainless steel main contract fell 0.73%. The medium - to - long - term trend is bearish. Focus on the callback of nickel - iron and the recovery of nickel salt demand [17]. - **Tin**: The Shanghai tin index fell slightly on Monday. The short - term price may decline as the anti - involution fever fades. Pay attention to macro events in late July [17][18]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate futures limit - down on Monday. The spot market of the lithium - battery industry chain is weak. Pay attention to the situation of mines and important meetings this week [19]. - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Industrial silicon and polysilicon futures fell sharply on Monday. The "anti - involution" varieties have corrected. There is support at the bottom. Pay attention to the July meetings [20][21]. - **Lead**: The Shanghai lead main contract fell 0.24% on the previous trading day. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate. Wait for the peak season and changes in macro and downstream purchasing sentiment [22]. Black Metals - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: The price fell sharply during the day yesterday and stabilized at night. The upward trend may not end. Pay attention to actual demand, tariff policies, and the implementation of anti - involution policies [23]. - **Iron Ore**: The recent price fluctuations are mainly affected by non - fundamental factors. The short - term fundamentals are stable, but the volatility may increase near the meeting [23][24]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The prices of coking coal and coke fell sharply. The fourth round of price increases has been implemented. The market may return to rationality, and further upward movement requires super - expected macro policies [25][26][27]. - **Ferroalloys**: The prices of ferroalloys rose due to policy expectations and coal - price support. The short - term risk of chasing high is high. Pay attention to the implementation of policy expectations and control risks [27][28]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: International crude oil futures rebounded slightly overnight. The price increase was driven by the macro - positive sentiment of the US - EU trade agreement and geopolitical risks [29][30]. - **PX - PTA**: PX - PTA has been oscillating strongly recently. The supply of PX may increase in August. PTA may reduce production to support prices. It is recommended to expand the TA processing fee on dips [30][31]. - **MEG - Bottle Chips**: The price of MEG has been strong recently, and the supply has increased. It is recommended to wait and see before the implementation of anti - involution policies. The bottle chip price fluctuates with the cost [32][33]. - **Methanol**: The methanol market is macro - driven, and it is recommended to wait and see [34]. - **PP**: The supply - demand pressure of PP is not fundamentally alleviated, and the upward space is limited. Pay attention to downstream demand and macro policies [35][36]. - **PE**: The short - term pressure of PE is large, but the downward space is limited. The demand is expected to pick up in the future [37][38][39]. - **PVC**: The anti - involution sentiment of PVC is unstable. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [39][40]. - **Pure Benzene**: The supply and demand of pure benzene have both increased. The short - term market is affected by macro emotions. It is recommended to wait and see [40][41]. - **Styrene**: The supply of styrene is expected to increase and the demand to decrease in August. The short - term market is affected by macro emotions. It is recommended to wait and see after important macro meetings this week [43]. - **Fuel Oil**: The supply of fuel oil has improved, and the demand has rebounded. The short - term drive is downward, and the market remains weak [44]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The supply of low - sulfur fuel oil is low, and the demand is slightly improved. It is recommended to wait and see [44]. - **Asphalt**: The supply of asphalt has decreased slightly, and the demand is in the off - season. The short - term price is in a shock pattern, and the peak season is expected in the long term. Pay attention to the implementation of anti - involution policies [44][45]. - **Urea**: The price of urea has been weak recently. The 09 contract is expected to fluctuate weakly, with support at the bottom and pressure at the top [45][46]. - **Soda Ash**: The supply of soda ash is in a narrow - range fluctuation, and the demand is weak. The supply - demand pattern is strong supply and weak demand. Pay attention to cost fluctuations and policy implementation [46]. - **Glass**: The supply of glass has slightly increased, and the demand is in a weak balance. The market will continue to game between reality and expectations. Pay attention to policy implementation and the approach of the delivery logic [47]. Agricultural Products - **Live Pigs**: The futures price of live pigs fell 1.81%. The supply is high, and the demand is general. It is recommended to short on rallies and appropriately arrange reverse spreads [50]. - **Oilseeds**: The price of US soybeans is weak, and the domestic soybean meal price has declined. The supply of imported soybeans is abundant in the short term, and there may be a supply gap after December. Pay attention to China - US trade negotiations [51].

南华期货铜风险管理日报 2025年7月29日 南华有色金属研究团队 肖宇非 投资咨询证号：Z0018441 投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2011】1290号 铜价格波动率（日度） | 最新价格 | 价格区间预测（月度） | 当前波动率 | 当前波动率历史百分位 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 79000 | 73000-80000 | 11.64% | 22.6% | source： 南华研究,同花顺 铜风险管理建议（日度） | 行为导向 | 情景分析 | 现货敞口 | 策略推荐 | 套保工具 | 买卖方向 | 套保比例 | 建议入场区间 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 库存管理 | 产成品库存偏高，担心价格下跌 | 多 | 做空沪铜主力期货合约 | 沪铜主力期货合约 | 卖出 | 75% | 82000附近 | | | | | 卖出看涨期权 | CU2509C82000 | 卖出 | 25% | 波动率相对稳定时 | | 原料管理 | 原料库存较低，担心价格上涨 | 空 | 做多沪铜主力期货合约 | 沪铜 ...

南华贵金属日报: 收低位十字形 夏莹莹（投资咨询证号：Z0016569） 投资咨询业务资格:证监许可【2011】1290号 2025年7月29日 【行情回顾】 周一贵金属市场弱势整理，伦敦金银皆收低位十字形，美指大涨，10Y美债收益率走升利空贵金属估值。周 边美股偏强，欧股下跌，中国股市震荡，比特币震荡，原油上涨，南华有色金属指数下跌。最终COMEX黄金 2508合约收报3314美元/盎司，-0.65%；美白银2509合约收报于38.33美元/盎司，-0.09%。 SHFE黄金 2510主力合约774.78元/克，-0.33%；SHFE白银2510合约收9212元/千克，-1.71%。欧美虽达成贸易协 议，但其中欧盟的妥协被解读为将损害欧洲经济，引发欧元大跌美指大涨。今日重点关注中美7月27日至30 日在瑞典的经贸会谈。 【降息预期与基金持仓】 降息预期略波动。据CME"美联储观察"数据显示，美联储7月维持利率不变的概率为96.9%，降息25个 基点的概率为3.1%；美联储9月维持利率不变的概率为35.4%，累计降息25个基点的概率为62.6%，累计降 息50个基点的概率为2.0%；美联储10月维持利率不变的 ...

Report Overview - Report Title: Nanhua Futures Tin Risk Management Daily Report - Date: July 29, 2025 - Research Team: Nanhua Non - ferrous Metals Research Team Investment Rating - No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. Core View - The recent rise in tin prices is mainly due to the boost of the non - ferrous metal sector from anti - involution, with little change in its own fundamentals. Given the obvious oligopoly situation in the upstream of tin and its suppression of the downstream, the price increase is understandable. In the short term, as the anti - involution hype fades, tin prices may decline slightly. Investors should also pay attention to the impact of various macro events in the last week of July on tin prices [3]. Summary by Category Price and Volatility - The latest closing price of tin is 267,880 yuan/ton, with a monthly price range forecast of 245,000 - 263,000 yuan/ton. The current volatility is 14.36%, and the historical percentile of the current volatility is 26.1% [2]. Risk Management Suggestions Inventory Management - For high finished - product inventory and concerns about price drops, with a long spot position, it is recommended to sell 75% of the Shanghai Tin main futures contract at around 275,000 yuan/ton and sell 25% of the SN2509C275000 call option when the volatility is appropriate [2]. Raw Material Management - For low raw - material inventory and concerns about price increases, with a short spot position, it is recommended to buy 50% of the Shanghai Tin main futures contract at around 230,000 yuan/ton and sell 25% of the SN2509P245000 put option when the volatility is appropriate [2]. Influencing Factors Bullish Factors - Easing of China - US tariff policies, the semiconductor sector being in an expansion cycle, lower - than - expected复产 in Myanmar, and anti - involution benefiting the entire non - ferrous metal sector [4]. Bearish Factors - Fluctuations in tariff policies, the inflow of Burmese tin ore into China, and the semiconductor sector's expansion slowing down and moving towards a contraction cycle [5]. Futures and Spot Market Data Tin Futures - The latest prices of Shanghai Tin main, continuous first, and continuous third contracts are 267,880 yuan/ton, 267,880 yuan/ton, and 267,960 yuan/ton respectively, with no daily change. The LME Tin 3M price is 33,670 US dollars/ton, down 470 US dollars (-1.38%). The Shanghai - London ratio is 7.94, up 0.08 (1.02%) [6]. Tin Spot - The latest prices of Shanghai Non - ferrous tin ingots, 1 tin premium, 40% tin concentrate, 60% tin concentrate, 60A solder bar, 63A solder bar, and lead - free solder are 268,800 yuan/ton, 700 yuan/ton, 256,800 yuan/ton, 260,800 yuan/ton, 174,750 yuan/ton, 182,250 yuan/ton, and 274,750 yuan/ton respectively, with weekly increases of 1,600 yuan/ton (0.6%), 200 yuan/ton (40%), 1,600 yuan/ton (0.63%), 1,600 yuan/ton (0.62%), 1,000 yuan/ton (0.58%), 1,000 yuan/ton (0.55%), and 1,500 yuan/ton (0.55%) respectively [9]. Inventory Data - The latest total warehouse receipt quantity of tin in the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 7,369 tons, up 244 tons (3.42%). The warehouse receipt quantity in Guangdong is 4,771 tons, up 135 tons (2.91%), and in Shanghai is 1,717 tons, up 109 tons (6.78%). The total LME tin inventory is 1,740 tons, up 50 tons (2.96%) [18]. Import and Processing Data - The tin import profit and loss is - 19,074.74 yuan/ton, with a change of 2,411.52 yuan (-11.22%). The 40% tin ore processing fee is 12,200 yuan/ton with no change, and the 60% tin ore processing fee is 10,550 yuan/ton with no change [19].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The stock index showed a mild upward trend with narrow - range fluctuations today, and the trading volume in the two markets slightly decreased. The basis of each futures variety and the option position PCR had mixed changes, indicating no obvious change in market sentiment. After digesting last week's positive news, the stock index may return to a mild upward state. This week, focus on the China - US talks and the Politburo meeting. If there is more positive news than expected, it may drive the stock index up; if it is lower than market expectations, the stock index may adjust, but the overall positive trend remains unchanged. The recommended strategy is to hold long positions and wait and see [4] Market Review - The stock index fluctuated strongly today. Taking the CSI 300 index as an example, it closed up 0.21%. The trading volume in the two markets decreased by 450.29 billion yuan. In the futures index market, IF and IC rose with increasing volume, IH rose with decreasing volume, and IM fell with increasing volume [2] Important Information - The State Council executive meeting deployed measures to gradually implement free preschool education, emphasizing it as an important measure for the public. Local governments should refine work plans and allocate subsidy funds on time. - In June, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 4.3% year - on - year, with a narrowing decline compared to May. The profits of new - kinetic - energy industries represented by the equipment industry grew rapidly, and the driving effect of the "two new" policies continued to appear [3] Futures Market Observation | | IF | IH | IC | IM | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Main contract intraday change (%) | 0.16 | 0.36 | 0.09 | - 0.04 | | Trading volume (10,000 lots) | 9.2993 | 4.6357 | 8.8191 | 18.6257 | | Trading volume change (10,000 lots) | 0.0547 | - 0.087 | 1.1258 | 2.6844 | | Open interest (10,000 lots) | 26.3839 | 9.5447 | 22.869 | 33.8751 | | Open interest change (10,000 lots) | 0.3663 | - 0.1993 | 0.3134 | 1.1728 | [4] Spot Market Observation | Name | Value | | --- | --- | | Shanghai Composite Index change (%) | 0.12 | | Shenzhen Component Index change (%) | 0.44 | | Ratio of rising to falling stocks | 1.14 | | Trading volume in the two markets (billion yuan) | 17423.07 | | Trading volume change (billion yuan) | - 450.29 | [5]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The report suggests that trading positions should temporarily wait and see. Although the bond market prices rebounded significantly on the day, it is still not out of the adverse situation. The market is mainly driven by sentiment, and there is a risk of a second decline if risk assets rebound or there are new positive factors for risk appetite. It also mentions to pay attention to events such as the FOMC, Sino - US talks, and the Politburo meeting during this macro - super week [1][3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Performance - Treasury bond futures opened higher, then declined during the session, and finally closed sharply higher across the board. The long - end, which was greatly affected by sentiment before, also had more corrections [1]. - The open market continued net investment. The due reverse repurchase was 170.7 billion yuan, and new operations were 495.8 billion yuan, with a net investment of 325.1 billion yuan. The capital price continued to improve, with the DR001 weighted average falling to around 1.45% and the GC001 closing at around 1.35% at the end of the session [1]. 3.2. News The National Conference of Heads of Industry and Information Technology Departments held on July 28 mentioned implementing the strategy of expanding domestic demand, consolidating the industrial economic base, implementing a new round of stable - growth actions for ten key industries, formulating a plan to enhance the adaptability of consumer goods supply and demand to boost consumption, promoting the development and application of technologies such as AI terminals, and formulating guidelines for financial support for new - style industrialization [2]. 3.3. Market Analysis - The domestic market is trading around the reversal of the anti - involution sentiment, and the overall situation is still sentiment - driven. The A - share market showed strong resilience as a risk asset, with obvious sector rotation [3]. - For the bond market, although the price rebounded significantly, it is still facing challenges. The capital interest rate has not returned to the previous lower platform of 1.3 - 1.35%, and the market is passive, mainly affected by sentiment [3]. 3.4. Data - **Contract Data**: Detailed data on the prices, changes, positions, and basis of TS2509, TF2509, T2509, and TL2509 contracts are provided, as well as the trading volume of the main contracts [3]. - **Funding Rate Data**: Data on DR001, DR007, DR014, including their weighted average interest rates, changes, and trading volumes, are presented [3].

Report Information - Report Title: Ferroalloy Industry Risk Management Daily Report - Date: July 28, 2025 - Analyst: Chen Mintao (Z0022731) [1] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The recent rise in ferroalloys is due to strong policy expectations and coal price support. Last Friday, influenced by the news of an anti - involution meeting among ferroalloy enterprises, both ferroalloys hit the daily limit. However, due to macro - sentiment drive and capital game, there is a high risk of chasing high in the short term, especially with the significant decline of coking coal futures on Friday night, which also exerts downward pressure on ferroalloys. The current supply - demand contradiction of ferroalloys is relatively small, with the operating rate remaining at a low level. The inventory of ferrosilicon is high but starting to gradually reduce, and the inventory reduction rate of ferromanganese is relatively fast. The ferroalloy market is driven by sentiment, but the fundamental resonance drive is not strong. Attention should be paid to the implementation of policy expectations and risk control, and it is not advisable to chase high [4]. Summary by Relevant Contents Ferroalloy Price and Volatility - Ferrosilicon price range forecast (monthly): 5300 - 6000 yuan/ton, current volatility (20 - day rolling): 25.65%, current volatility historical percentile (3 - year): 69.0% - Ferromanganese price range forecast (monthly): 5300 - 6000 yuan/ton, current volatility (20 - day rolling): 15.48%, current volatility historical percentile (3 - year): 28.5% [3] Ferroalloy Hedging - **Inventory Management**: For enterprises with high finished - product inventory worried about price decline, they can short ferroalloy futures (SF2509, SM2509) to lock in profits and make up for production costs. The selling ratio is 15%, and the recommended entry range is SF: 6200 - 6250 yuan/ton, SM: 6400 - 6500 yuan/ton [3] - **Procurement Management**: For enterprises with low procurement inventory and aiming to purchase according to orders, they can buy ferroalloy futures (SF2509, SM2509) at present to lock in procurement costs in advance. The buying ratio is 25%, and the recommended entry range is SF: 5100 - 5200 yuan/ton, SM: 5300 - 5400 yuan/ton [3] Core Contradiction - **Reasons for Rise**: Strong policy expectations and coal price support, and the news of the anti - involution meeting among ferroalloy enterprises [4] - **Risks**: High risk of chasing high in the short term, downward pressure from the decline of coking coal futures, and weak fundamental resonance drive [4] - **Supply - Demand Situation**: Low operating rate, high but gradually decreasing inventory of ferrosilicon, and relatively fast inventory reduction of ferromanganese [4] 利多解读 (Positive Factors) - **Ferrosilicon**: Profits in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia production areas increased; enterprise inventory decreased by 2.2% week - on - week, while warehouse receipt inventory increased by 0.73% week - on - week, and total inventory decreased by 0.29% week - on - week; the demand of five major steel products increased by 0.5% week - on - week [8] - **Ferromanganese**: Enterprise inventory decreased by 5.22% week - on - week, warehouse receipt inventory decreased by 2.85% week - on - week, and total inventory decreased by 3.69% week - on - week; the demand of five major steel products increased by 0.24% week - on - week [9] 利空解读 (Negative Factors) - **Ferrosilicon**: The weekly operating rate of production enterprises increased by 0.88% week - on - week, and the weekly output increased by 2.3% week - on - week; coking coal prices dropped significantly [9] - **Ferromanganese**: In the long run, the real - estate market is sluggish, the black sector as a whole is declining, and there are doubts about the growth of steel terminal demand, resulting in relatively weak demand for ferromanganese [9] Daily Data - **Ferrosilicon**: On July 28, 2025, the basis in Ningxia was - 316 yuan/ton, with a daily decrease of 412 yuan/ton and a weekly decrease of 388 yuan/ton; the spot prices in different regions remained stable compared with July 25, 2025, but increased compared with July 21, 2025; the number of warehouse receipts decreased by 28 compared with July 25, 2025, and decreased by 54 compared with July 21, 2025 [10] - **Ferromanganese**: On July 28, 2025, the basis in Inner Mongolia was - 364 yuan/ton, with a daily decrease of 446 yuan/ton and a weekly decrease of 540 yuan/ton; the spot prices in different regions had certain changes; the number of warehouse receipts decreased by 52 compared with July 25, 2025, and decreased by 1150 compared with July 21, 2025 [11] Seasonal Data - Seasonal data of ferrosilicon market price, basis, futures spreads, and inventory, as well as seasonal data of ferromanganese market price, basis, futures spreads, and inventory are provided, including data from different years and different contracts [12][25][37]

Report Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The prices of various monthly contracts of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures opened lower and fluctuated widely today. Except for EC2512 and 2602, the prices of the remaining monthly contracts declined slightly. The overall commodity sentiment was bearish, driving down the EC price. CMA CGM continued to lower the spot cabin quotes for the European Line in August, further reducing the futures price valuation. The new trade agreement between the US and the EU, which imposes a 15% tariff on EU goods exported to the US, has a slightly bearish impact. Although there is support at the bottom of the futures price, it is expected to oscillate with a slight downward trend due to the influence of the spot market. Attention should be paid to the actions of other shipping companies, changes in the spot cabin quotes for the European Line, and the cease - fire negotiations in Gaza [1]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs EC Risk Management Strategy Recommendations - **Position Management**: For those who have obtained cabin positions but face full capacity or poor booking volume and are worried about the decline in freight rates, to prevent losses, they can short the container shipping index futures according to the company's cabin positions to lock in profits. The recommended hedging tool is EC2510, with a selling advice in the range of 1800 - 1900 [1]. - **Cost Management**: When shipping companies increase the frequency of blank sailings or the market is about to enter the peak season, and they want to book cabins according to order situations, they can buy the container shipping index futures at present to prevent the increase in transportation costs caused by the rise in freight rates and determine the cabin - booking cost in advance. The recommended hedging tool is EC2510, with a buying advice in the range of 1350 - 1450 [1]. EC Basis Daily Changes | Contract | Basis (Points) | Daily Change (Points) | Weekly Change (Points) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EC2508 | 133.36 | 29.40 | 24.76 | | EC2510 | 813.76 | 24.70 | 5.96 | | EC2512 | 578.76 | - 17.60 | - 79.54 | | EC2602 | 775.56 | - 22.20 | - 138.54 | | EC2604 | 946.56 | - 8.30 | - 116.94 | | EC2606 | 822.96 | - 59.54 | - 133.54 | [3][5] EC Price and Spread | Contract | Closing Price (Points) | Daily Change Rate | Weekly Change Rate | Spread Contract | Closing Price (Points) | Daily Change | Weekly Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EC2508 | 2183.2 | - 1.33% | - 4.74% | EC2508 - 2512 | 445.4 | - 47.0 | - 104.3 | | EC2510 | 1502.8 | - 1.62% | - 5.64% | EC2512 - 2604 | 367.8 | 9.3 | - 79.5 | | EC2512 | 1737.8 | 1.02% | - 0.25% | EC2604 - 2508 | - 813.2 | 37.7 | 42.3 | | EC2602 | 1541.0 | 1.46% | 3.67% | EC2508 - 2510 | 680.4 | - 47.0 | - 18.8 | | EC2604 | 1370.0 | - 0.50% | 2.47% | EC2510 - 2512 | - 235.0 | - 42.3 | - 85.5 | | EC2606 | 1493.6 | - 1.61% | 3.43% | EC2512 - 2602 | 196.8 | - 4.6 | - 73.8 | [5] Container Shipping Spot Cabin Quotes - On August 7, for Maersk's ships departing from Shanghai to Rotterdam, the total quote for 20GP was $1836, an increase of $14 compared to the previous period, and the total quote for 40GP was $3092, an increase of $28 compared to the previous period. - In early August, for some of CMA CGM's ships departing from Shanghai to Rotterdam, the total quote for 20GP was $1985, a decrease of $100/200 compared to the previous period, and the total quote for 40GP was $3543, a decrease of $200/300 compared to the previous period [7]. Global Freight Rate Indexes | Index | Latest Value | Previous Value | Change | Change Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SCFIS: European Line (Points) | 2316.56 | 2400.5 | - 83.94 | - 3.50% | | SCFIS: US West Line (Points) | 1301.81 | 1266.59 | 35.22 | 2.78% | | SCFI: European Line ($/TEU) | 2090 | 2079 | 11 | 0.53% | | SCFI: US West Line ($/FEU) | 2067 | 2142 | - 75 | - 3.50% | | XSI: European Line ($/FEU) | 3410 | 3406 | 4 | 0.12% | | XSI: US West Line ($/FEU) | 2206 | 2216 | - 10 | - 0.5% | | FBX Comprehensive Freight Rate Index ($/FEU) | 2377 | 2366 | 11 | 0.46% | [8] Global Major Port Waiting Times | Port | 2025 - 07 - 27 | 2025 - 07 - 26 | Daily Change | Last Year's Same Period | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hong Kong Port | 2.364 | 1.425 | 0.939 | 0.738 | | Shanghai Port | 0.893 | 0.715 | 0.178 | 0.985 | | Yantian Port | 0.748 | 0.771 | - 0.023 | 0.773 | | Singapore Port | 0.815 | 0.600 | 0.215 | 0.474 | | Jakarta Port | 1.125 | 1.562 | - 0.437 | 0.451 | | Long Beach Port | 1.786 | 1.338 | 0.448 | 1.978 | | Savannah Port | 0.602 | 1.026 | - 0.424 | 0.619 | [13] Ship Speeds and Number of Container Ships Waiting at Suez Canal Port Anchorage | Ship Type | 2025 - 07 - 27 | 2025 - 07 - 26 | Daily Change | Last Year's Same Period | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 8000+ | 15.793 | 16.043 | - 0.25 | 15.803 | | 3000+ | 14.685 | 14.878 | - 0.193 | 15.14 | | 1000+ | 13.258 | 13.263 | - 0.005 | 13.395 | | Ships Waiting at Suez Canal Port Anchorage | 11 | 12 | - 1 | 10 | [22]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints - The Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index Settlement (SCFIS) for European routes stopped rising and declined, while the US West routes rebounded. The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI), Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), and Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) all continued to decline [1][7]. - The current influencing factor for futures prices is the spot cabin quotes on European routes. The spot cabin quotes of some major shipping companies in August started to fall, reducing the valuation of near - month contract futures prices, while the strong commodity sentiment and relatively eased macro - sentiment led to a short - term rebound in futures prices, causing the overall long - term futures prices to rise slightly [1]. - There are many uncertain factors, and it is more likely that futures prices will maintain a slightly downward trend in the short term. Traders are advised to observe and look for opportunities to short the basis in the short term, and can temporarily stay on the sidelines for inter - period arbitrage [1][2][3]. 3. Summary by Directory 2. Strategy - For the spot - futures (basis) strategy, traders should observe and look for short - term opportunities to short the basis [2]. - For the arbitrage (inter - period) strategy, traders can temporarily stay on the sidelines [3]. 3. Market Review - As of Friday, the closing prices and settlement prices of EC contracts showed mixed trends. The closing price of EC2510 fell 5.30% from the previous week to 1527.5 points, and the settlement price fell 6.14% to 1530.9 points. The main influencing factor was the spot cabin quotes on European routes [3]. 4. Spot Information - Freight Rates - As of July 21, the SCFIS European route, the futures underlying index, stopped rising and declined with a month - on - month decrease of 0.89% (previous value was 7.26%), while the US West route freight rate rebounded with a month - on - month increase of 2.78% (previous value was - 18.69%). As of July 25, CCFI, SCFI, and NCFI all continued to decline [7]. - By route, the North American routes continued to decline. The SCFI US West route decreased 3.50% month - on - month (previous week was - 2.37%), the SCFI US East route decreased 6.48% month - on - month (previous week was - 13.42%), and the SCFI European route increased 0.53% month - on - month (previous week was - 0.95%) [7]. - Demand Side - No specific summary content is provided in the text, only data charts such as the week - on - week and year - on - year changes in deployed capacity by route are presented [21][23]. - Supply Side - As of July 25, the global container ship idle capacity ratio was 1.8%. The idle capacity of container ships over 17,000 TEU was 66,230 TEU, accounting for 1.4% of this type of ships; the idle capacity of container ships from 12,000 to 16,999 TEU was 25,859 TEU, accounting for 0.3% of this type of ships. The idle ratio of ultra - large container ships decreased again [27]. - The congestion index of Shanghai Port decreased by 7.9 thousand TEU to 547.8 thousand TEU compared with last week; the congestion index of Rotterdam Port decreased by 22.3 thousand TEU to 176.3 thousand TEU; the congestion index of Antwerp Port increased by 5.5 thousand TEU to 95.2 thousand TEU; the congestion index of Hamburg Port increased by 12.4 thousand TEU to 106.6 thousand TEU [30]. 5. Spread Analysis - The current SCFIS European route stopped rising and declined with a month - on - month decrease of 0.89%, reported at 2400.50 points. The main contract EC2510 closed at 1592.7 points on Monday, and the basis increased slightly compared with last week. Affected by the decline in the spot cabin quotes of some shipping companies on European routes in August, the valuation of the 10 - contract decreased, while the futures underlying remained at a relatively stable level based on the current spot freight rates, so the basis was still relatively high. Traders are advised to observe and look for short - term opportunities to short the basis [35]. - The spread of the EC2508 - EC2510 contract combination was 685.1 points, the spread of the EC2508 - EC2512 contract combination was 492.4 points, and the spread of the EC2510 - EC2512 contract combination was - 192.7 points. The 08 - contract is about to enter the delivery month, and the futures price volatility has converged. The 10 and 12 contracts had relatively large previous increases, mainly due to the stable and rising spot cabin quotes on European routes. Now that the MSK quotes have finally fallen, the 10 and 12 contracts also had relatively large declines. Traders can temporarily stay on the sidelines [37].