1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - Trump's key appointments to the Fed's理事 positions will pressure the Fed into a further easing cycle, which is a continuous positive factor for gold and silver prices [1]. - The market has increased its expectations for the Fed's subsequent loose monetary policy. The Fed is likely to implement further loose monetary policies due to Trump's personnel appointments and significantly lower - than - expected employment data. It is recommended to buy precious metals on dips. The reference operating range for the main contract of Shanghai Gold is 777 - 801 yuan/gram, and for the main contract of Shanghai Silver is 9081 - 9520 yuan/kilogram [1][2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Quotes - **Domestic Futures**: Shanghai Gold (Au) rose 0.12% to 786.80 yuan/gram, and Shanghai Silver (Ag) rose 0.02% to 9279.00 yuan/kilogram. Au(T + D) closed at 783.27 yuan/gram, up 0.16%; Ag(T + D) closed at 9249.00 yuan/kilogram, up 0.27% [1][3]. - **International Futures**: COMEX gold fell 0.82% to 3462.70 dollars/ounce, and COMEX silver fell 0.12% to 38.50 dollars/ounce. London gold rose 0.31% to 3394.15 dollars/ounce, and London silver fell 0.22% to 38.29 dollars/ounce [1][3]. - **ETF Holdings**: SPDR Gold ETF holdings increased by 0.06% to 959.64 tons, and SLV Silver ETF holdings decreased by 0.80% to 14990.80 tons [3]. - **Other Market Indicators**: The 10 - year US Treasury yield was 4.27%, and the US dollar index was 98.22. The Dow Jones Index rose 0.47%, the S&P 500 rose 0.78%, and the Nasdaq Index rose 0.98% [1][3]. Market Outlook - Trump's appointment of Milan as a Fed理事 and the potential selection of Waller as the new Fed chairman will increase Trump's influence on the Fed's monetary policy, putting pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates. Fed理事 Bowman supports interest rate cuts in the remaining three policy meetings this year [1]. - The market expects an 89.3% probability of a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut by the Fed in September and a 53.5% probability of a further rate cut in October [2]. Key Data Summary of Gold and Silver - **Gold**: COMEX gold's closing price (active contract) was 3458.20 dollars/ounce, down 0.70%; trading volume increased by 28.40% to 31.25 million lots; open interest increased by 0.99% to 44.96 million lots; inventory decreased by 0.22% to 1200 tons [5]. - **Silver**: COMEX silver's closing price (active contract) was 38.51 dollars/ounce, down 0.05%; open interest decreased by 5.32% to 16.13 million lots; inventory increased by 0.07% to 15754 tons [5]. Price and Volume Charts - Multiple charts show the relationship between the prices, trading volumes, and open interests of COMEX gold, Shanghai gold, COMEX silver, and Shanghai silver, as well as their historical trends and near - far month structures [7][9][11]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoint The overall trend of agricultural products shows that oilseeds and oils are in a strong - oscillating state, while other products such as agricultural by - products, soft commodities, and grains are in an oscillating or weak - oscillating state. It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Detailed Summaries by Content 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various agricultural product futures are presented, including soybeans, soybean meal, palm oil, etc. For example, the latest price of soybean No.1 (A2509) is 4,109, down 6 points with a decline of 0.15% [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - **Volume and Open Interest PCR**: The volume and open interest PCR of various options are calculated, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. For example, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.50, and the open interest PCR is 0.39 [4]. - **Pressure and Support Levels**: The pressure and support levels of various option underlying assets are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4,200, and the support level is 4,050 [5]. - **Implied Volatility**: The implied volatility of various options is analyzed, including at - the - money implied volatility and weighted implied volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 9.52% [6]. 3.3 Option Strategies and Recommendations - **Oilseeds and Oils Options** - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: Fundamentals show that the import cost of Brazilian soybeans has increased, and the weather in the US soybean - producing areas may have a positive impact. The market is in a weak - oscillating state. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The daily提货 volume of soybean meal has decreased slightly, and the basis has increased. The market shows a pattern of weak consolidation followed by a rebound. Option strategies are similar to those of soybeans, including neutral option combination strategies and long collar strategies for spot hedging [8][9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The production and inventory of palm oil have increased. The market is in a long - position high - level consolidation state. Option strategies include constructing a long - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Peanuts**: The trading volume has decreased, and the price has declined. The market is in a weak - oscillating state. Option strategies include constructing a bear spread strategy for directional trading and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Agricultural By - product Options** - **Pigs**: The spot price has declined slightly. The market is in a weak - oscillating state. Option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Eggs**: The spot price has declined significantly. The market is in a weak - bearish state. Option strategies include constructing a bear spread strategy for directional trading and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Apples**: The expected output has increased, and the market is in a state of continuous recovery. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Jujubes**: The inventory has decreased, and the market is in a short - term bullish state. Option strategies include constructing a bull spread strategy for directional trading, a wide - straddle option combination strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Soft Commodity Options** - **Sugar**: The domestic market is in a state of continuous production increase, and the market is in a weak - bearish state. Option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Cotton**: The import and shipment of US cotton are normal, and the market is in a short - term weak state. Option strategies include constructing a long - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [14]. - **Grain Options** - **Corn and Starch**: The auction volume and成交 rate of corn are normal, and the market is in a weak - bearish state. Option strategies include constructing a bear spread strategy for directional trading and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [14].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The energy - chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. For each sector, options strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties. Each option variety's strategy report includes analysis of the underlying market, research on option factors, and option strategy suggestions [9]. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts, such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, etc. [4]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume - to - Open - Interest PCR - It shows the trading volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of various option varieties. Volume PCR is used to describe whether the underlying market has a turning point, and open interest PCR is used to describe the strength of the underlying option market [5]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure points, pressure point offsets, support points, support point offsets, maximum call option positions, and maximum put option positions of various option varieties are provided. These are determined from the strike prices of the maximum call and put option positions [6]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The report shows the at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call option implied volatility, put option implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility for each option variety [7]. 3.3 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.3.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: The U.S. crude oil inventory decreased last week. The market showed a short - term upward rebound受阻 pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of crude oil options fluctuates around the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling portfolio, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: Factory inventories decreased slightly, while port inventories are at a high level and oscillating. The market is short - term bearish. The implied volatility of LPG options is at a relatively high historical level. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish power. Strategies include a bearish put option spread, a bearish call + put option selling portfolio, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.3.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: China's methanol production and capacity utilization are expected to increase, and import volumes are estimated. The market shows a weak pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of methanol options is falling and fluctuating below the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Strategies include a bearish call + put option selling portfolio and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The inventory in East China's main ports decreased significantly. The market shows a weak and wide - range oscillating pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates around the lower - than - mean level. The open interest PCR indicates an oscillating market. Strategies include a volatility - selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.3.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: The inventory of polyethylene and polypropylene production enterprises is expected to change. The market shows a weak pattern with bearish pressure above. The implied volatility of polypropylene options fluctuates around the historical mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. 3.3.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: The import volume of natural and synthetic rubber in July increased. The market shows a short - term weak pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of rubber options first rises sharply and then falls to around the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weak market. Strategies include a neutral call + put option selling portfolio [13]. 3.3.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: The industry inventory has decreased, but there is inventory accumulation in finished filament. The market shows a weak - oscillating pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates at a relatively high level above the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. Strategies include a neutral call + put option selling portfolio [14]. 3.3.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Enterprises have high production starts, but it is the off - season for demand, and export orders are few. The market shows a weak - oscillating pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of caustic soda options first rises sharply and then falls but remains at a high level. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. - **Soda Ash**: The total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers is high, and production has increased. The market shows a weak - bearish pattern. The implied volatility of soda ash options first rises sharply and then falls but remains at a high level. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Strategies include a volatility - selling portfolio and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. 3.3.7 Other Options - **Urea**: The total inventory of urea enterprises has decreased. The market shows a low - level oscillating pattern. The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates slightly around the historical mean. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Strategies include a bearish call + put option selling portfolio and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [16].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report provides strategies for metal options, including constructing seller neutral volatility strategies for non - ferrous metals, short - volatility combination strategies for black metals, and spot hedging strategies for precious metals [2] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of various metal futures contracts, such as copper, aluminum, zinc, etc [3] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - It shows the volume and open interest PCR of different metal options, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market [4] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different metal options are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options [5] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different metal options are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, etc [6] 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Construct a short - volatility seller option portfolio strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy [7] - **Aluminum/Alumina**: Build a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Zinc/Lead**: Configure a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Nickel**: Create a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy [10] - **Tin**: Adopt a short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy [10] - **Lithium Carbonate**: Set up a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy [11] 3.5.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Construct a short - neutral volatility option seller portfolio strategy and a spot hedging strategy [12] 3.5.3 Black Metals - **Rebar**: Build a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - covered call strategy [13] - **Iron Ore**: Configure a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - collar strategy [13] - **Ferroalloys**: Adopt a short - volatility strategy for manganese silicon and a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy for industrial silicon and polysilicon, along with corresponding spot hedging strategies [14] - **Glass**: Create a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - collar strategy [15]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - Last Friday, the overall atmosphere in the commodity market declined slightly, and the prices of finished steel products showed a weak and oscillating trend. With the landing of the Politburo meeting and the cooling of the "anti - involution" sentiment, the market sentiment became more rational, and the futures market trend started to weaken. If the subsequent demand cannot be effectively restored, steel prices may not maintain the current level, and the futures prices may gradually return to the supply - demand logic. It is recommended to continuously monitor the recovery progress of terminal demand and the support of cost factors for finished steel prices [3]. - For iron ore, the current supply is in the traditional off - season of overseas mines, and the pressure is not significant. The steel mill profitability rate continues to rise, and although the short - term increase in hot metal may be limited, there is no sign of a rapid decline. It is necessary to pay attention to the change in terminal demand and the possible risks on the raw material side [6]. - Regarding manganese silicon and ferrosilicon, the "anti - involution" has not changed the over - supplied industrial pattern of manganese silicon. In the future, attention should be paid to the possible marginal weakening of demand. For ferrosilicon, it is expected that there will be a marginal weakening of demand in the future. It is recommended that speculative funds wait and see, while hedging funds can seize hedging opportunities according to their own situations [10][11]. - For industrial silicon, the problems of over - capacity, high inventory, and insufficient effective demand still exist. Although the demand in August can provide some support, it is necessary to pay attention to the resumption of production in major production areas. For polysilicon, it is expected to increase production in August, and the inventory is likely to accumulate. It is recommended that both long and short positions participate with caution [14][16]. - For glass, it is expected to oscillate in the short term. In the long term, if there are substantial policies in the real estate sector, the futures prices may continue to rise; otherwise, supply - side contraction is required for a significant increase. For soda ash, it is expected to oscillate in the short term, and there are still supply - demand contradictions in the long term. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and look for short - selling opportunities in the long term [18][19]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel - **Price and Position Information**: The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3213 yuan/ton, down 18 yuan/ton (- 0.55%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 94,978 tons, a net increase of 1487 tons. The position of the main contract was 1.61211 million lots, a net decrease of 16,057 lots. The summary price of rebar in Tianjin was 3320 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; in Shanghai, it was 3340 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton. The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3428 yuan/ton, down 12 yuan/ton (- 0.34%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 70,915 tons, unchanged. The position of the main contract was 1.392227 million lots, a net decrease of 36,360 lots. The summary price of hot - rolled coils in Lecong was 3450 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton; in Shanghai, it was 3450 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [2]. - **Fundamentals**: Rebar showed a pattern of both supply and demand increasing this week, and social inventory has accumulated for two consecutive weeks, with the increase further expanding this week. Hot - rolled coils showed a pattern of both supply and demand decreasing, and inventory accumulation was significant. Currently, the inventories of both rebar and hot - rolled coils are on the rise, steel mill profits are good, and production remains high, but the demand - side support is insufficient [3]. Iron Ore - **Price and Position Information**: The main contract of iron ore (I2509) closed at 790.00 yuan/ton, with a change of - 0.38% (- 3.00), and the position changed by - 27,288 lots to 308,100 lots. The weighted position of iron ore was 916,400 lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 770 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 28.02 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 3.43% [5]. - **Fundamentals**: In terms of supply, the overseas iron ore shipment volume decreased, with both Australian and Brazilian shipments declining. The shipment volume from non - mainstream countries increased, and the arrival volume increased. In terms of demand, the daily average hot metal production was 240.32 tons, a decrease of 0.39 tons. Port inventory fluctuated slightly, and steel mill imported ore inventory increased slightly. Terminal data showed that the apparent demand for five major steel products weakened, and inventory increased [6]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Price Information**: On August 8, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM509) oscillated, closing down 0.30% at 6046 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 manganese silicon in Tianjin was 5950 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, with a premium of 94 yuan/ton over the futures. The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF509) closed down 1.06% at 5772 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 ferrosilicon in Tianjin was 5900 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan/ton from the previous day, with a premium of 128 yuan/ton over the futures [8]. - **Market Analysis**: In the short term, it is recommended that investment positions wait and see, while hedging positions can participate opportunistically. The over - supplied industrial pattern of manganese silicon has not changed, and there may be a marginal weakening of demand in the future. For ferrosilicon, there has been no significant change, and it is expected that there will be a marginal weakening of demand [9][11]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Industrial Silicon**: The closing price of the main contract of industrial silicon (SI2511) was 8710 yuan/ton, up 0.64% (+ 55). The weighted contract position changed by - 1995 lots to 533,795 lots. The spot price of non - oxygen - blown 553 in East China was 9100 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the main contract was 390 yuan/ton. The price of 421 was 9700 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the main contract was 190 yuan/ton. The price is expected to oscillate weakly [13][14]. - **Polysilicon**: The closing price of the main contract of polysilicon (PS2511) was 50,790 yuan/ton, up 1.36% (+ 680). The weighted contract position changed by - 15,312 lots to 360,328 lots. The average spot price of N - type granular silicon was 44.5 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type dense material was 46 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type re - feeding material was 47 yuan/kg, unchanged. The basis of the main contract was - 3790 yuan/ton. It is expected to increase production in August, with inventory likely to accumulate. It is recommended that both long and short positions participate with caution [15][16]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: The spot price in Shahe was 1181 yuan, unchanged; in Central China, it was 1190 yuan, unchanged. As of August 7, 2025, the total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises was 61.847 million weight boxes, a net increase of 2.348 million weight boxes (+ 3.95%) from the previous period, and a year - on - year decrease of 8.18%. The inventory days were 26.4 days, an increase of 0.9 days from the previous period. It is expected to oscillate in the short term and follow macro - sentiment in the long term [18]. - **Soda Ash**: The spot price was 1235 yuan, down 20 yuan from the previous day. As of August 7, 2025, the total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers was 1.8651 million tons, an increase of 13,300 tons (0.72%) from Monday. The downstream demand was tepid, mainly for rigid - demand procurement. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and there are still supply - demand contradictions in the long term [19].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Copper prices may fluctuate strongly in the short - term, with the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations and anti - involution policy expectations providing support, while the expected increase in supply after the implementation of US copper tariffs poses an upper - bound pressure [1]. - Aluminum prices may fluctuate, supported by the relatively low domestic aluminum ingot inventory and the resilience of external demand, but pressured by weak downstream consumption and volatile trade situations [3]. - Lead prices are expected to show a weak and volatile trend due to the narrowing supply and high downstream inventory levels [4]. - Zinc prices are difficult to fall in the short - term despite the long - term oversupply situation, supported by the low LME warehouse receipts [6]. - Tin prices are expected to decline as the supply is expected to recover significantly in the fourth quarter while the demand remains weak [7]. - Nickel prices may have a callback pressure as the short - term improvement in downstream demand is limited, despite a small rebound [9]. - Carbonate lithium prices are affected by the news of mine shutdowns, with frequent emotional fluctuations in the market. Traders are advised to be cautious [11]. - Alumina is expected to maintain an oversupply pattern, and it is recommended to short at high prices [14]. - Stainless steel prices are expected to show a strong and volatile trend due to the tight market supply [16]. - Cast aluminum alloy prices have limited upward space due to the off - season of downstream demand and the large basis between futures and spot prices, despite cost support [18]. 3. Summary by Metals Copper - Last week, LME copper rose 1.4% to $9768/ton, and SHFE copper closed at 78940 yuan/ton. The total inventory of the three major exchanges increased by 28,000 tons, and the Shanghai bonded - area inventory increased by 500 tons. The spot import was in a loss, and the Yangshan copper premium declined. The domestic refined - copper rod and cable operating rates rebounded slightly. In the short - term, copper prices may fluctuate strongly, with the operating range of SHFE copper at 78000 - 80000 yuan/ton and LME copper at $9600 - 10000/ton [1]. Aluminum - Last week, SHFE aluminum rose 0.85%, and LME aluminum rose 1.69% to $2615/ton. The domestic aluminum ingot inventory increased by 20,000 tons, and the bonded - area inventory increased by 4000 tons. The aluminum rod social inventory decreased by 4000 tons. The downstream buying interest improved. In the short - term, aluminum prices may fluctuate, with the operating range of SHFE aluminum at 20400 - 20900 yuan/ton and LME aluminum at $2550 - 2660/ton [3]. Lead - On Friday, SHFE lead index fell 0.22% to 16846 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S fell $6.5 to $1998.5/ton. The supply has slightly narrowed, and the downstream consumption pressure is high. Lead prices are expected to show a weak and volatile trend [4]. Zinc - On Friday, SHFE zinc index fell 0.31% to 22515 yuan/ton, and LME zinc 3S rose $3.5 to $2816.5/ton. The domestic zinc ingot is in an oversupply situation, but the low LME warehouse receipts support the price in the short - term [6]. Tin - Last week, tin prices fluctuated upward. Supply is expected to recover significantly in the fourth quarter, while demand is in the off - season. Tin prices are expected to decline [7]. Nickel - On Friday, nickel prices fluctuated narrowly. The short - term macro - environment is positive, but the downstream demand improvement is limited, and nickel prices have a callback pressure. The operating range of SHFE nickel is 115000 - 128000 yuan/ton, and that of LME nickel is $14500 - 16500/ton [9]. Carbonate Lithium - On Friday, the MMLC carbonate lithium spot index rose 2.95% from the previous trading day and 1.45% for the week. The news of mine shutdowns affects the market sentiment, and traders are advised to be cautious [11]. Alumina - On August 8, 2025, the alumina index fell 1.36% to 3182 yuan/ton. The supply - side contraction policy needs further observation, and it is recommended to short at high prices. The operating range of the domestic main contract AO2509 is 3000 - 3400 yuan/ton [14]. Stainless Steel - On Friday, the stainless - steel main contract closed at 12985 yuan/ton. The market supply is tight, and the price is expected to show a strong and volatile trend [16]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - Last week, the cast aluminum alloy futures price rose 0.95% to 20110 yuan/ton. The downstream is in the off - season, and the price upward space is limited [18].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The current oil price has been relatively undervalued, and its static fundamentals and dynamic forecasts remain favorable. It's a good opportunity for left - hand side layout, and the fundamentals will support the current price. If the geopolitical premium re - emerges, the oil price will gain upward space [2] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: As of last Friday, the WTI main crude oil futures fell 0.47 dollars, a 0.74% decline, to 63.35 dollars; Brent main crude oil futures fell 0.09 dollars, a 0.14% decline, to 66.32 dollars; INE main crude oil futures fell 11.20 yuan, a 2.24% decline, to 489.8 yuan [1] - **European ARA Data**: Gasoline inventory decreased by 0.38 million barrels to 9.39 million barrels, a 3.85% decline; diesel inventory increased by 0.25 million barrels to 13.16 million barrels, a 1.97% increase; fuel oil inventory increased by 0.32 million barrels to 6.55 million barrels, a 5.20% increase; naphtha decreased by 0.32 million barrels to 4.96 million barrels, a 6.13% decline; aviation kerosene increased by 0.31 million barrels to 6.79 million barrels, a 4.74% increase; total refined oil increased by 0.19 million barrels to 40.85 million barrels, a 0.46% increase [1] Methanol - **Market Quotes**: On August 8, the 09 contract fell 5 yuan/ton to 2383 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 2 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 3 [4] - **Analysis**: Domestic production resumed its decline, but enterprise profits remained high. Future supply is likely to increase marginally. Port inventory accumulation accelerated due to faster unloading and MTO device shutdowns. Inland inventory decreased due to olefin procurement, with less pressure. Methanol valuation is still high, downstream demand is weak, and prices face pressure. It can be considered as a short - position variety within the sector [4] Urea - **Market Quotes**: On August 8, the 09 contract fell 9 yuan/ton to 1728 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 20 yuan/ton, with a basis of + 32 [5] - **Analysis**: Domestic production continued to decline, and enterprise profits were at a low level but expected to bottom out and rebound. Supply is relatively loose. Domestic agricultural demand is ending and entering the off - season. Compound fertilizer production is increasing, and future demand will focus on compound fertilizers and exports. Current domestic demand is weak, and inventory reduction is slow [5] Rubber - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, NR and RU oscillated and rebounded [7] - **Analysis**: Bulls believe in seasonal, demand, and production - reduction expectations; bears are concerned about uncertain macro - expectations, off - season demand, and less - than - expected production reduction. As of August 7, the full - steel tire production rate in Shandong was 60.98%, down 0.08 percentage points from last week but up 8.72 percentage points from last year. The semi - steel tire production rate was 74.53%, down 0.10 percentage points from last week and 4.21 percentage points from last year. As of August 3, China's natural rubber social inventory was 128.9 tons, a 0.4% decline [7][8] - **Operation Suggestion**: Adopt a neutral - to - bullish approach and focus on quick trades. Consider a long - short spread operation between RU2601 and RU2509 [8] PVC - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, the PVC09 contract fell 53 yuan to 4993 yuan, the Changzhou SG - 5 spot price was 4890 (- 20) yuan/ton, the basis was - 103 (+ 33) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 140 (- 14) yuan/ton [9] - **Analysis**: Cost remained stable, production rate increased to 79.5%, downstream production rate was 42.9%. Factory inventory was 33.7 (- 0.8) tons, and social inventory was 77.7 (+ 5.4) tons. Enterprise profits reached a high for the year, with high valuation pressure. Supply is strong, demand is weak, and the short - term outlook is poor. Observe whether exports can reverse the inventory situation [9] Styrene - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, spot and futures prices fell, and the basis strengthened. The BZN spread was at a low level for the same period, with room for upward correction [11] - **Analysis**: The macro - market sentiment was positive, and cost support remained. Pure benzene production decreased slightly, and supply was still abundant. Styrene production continued to increase, and port inventory decreased significantly. Demand from the three S industries was in the off - season. After inventory reduction, the price may follow the cost trend [11][12] Polyolefins Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, futures prices fell. The market expects favorable policies from the Ministry of Finance in Q3, and cost support remains [14] - **Analysis**: Spot prices fell, and PE valuation has limited downward space. Trader inventory is high, and demand from the agricultural film industry is weak. In August, there is a 110 - ton production capacity plan. The price will be determined by the cost and supply [14] Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, futures prices fell. Shandong refinery profits stopped falling and rebounded, and production is expected to increase [15] - **Analysis**: Demand is in the off - season. In August, there is a 45 - ton production capacity plan. Under the situation of weak supply and demand, the price will be dominated by cost and is expected to follow the oil price [15] Polyester PX - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, the PX09 contract fell 30 yuan to 6726 yuan, the PX CFR fell 9 dollars to 831 dollars, and the basis was 111 (- 41) yuan, with a 9 - 1 spread of 50 (+ 4) yuan [17] - **Analysis**: China's PX production rate was 82%, up 0.9%; Asia's was 73.6%, up 0.2%. Some domestic and overseas devices had production rate adjustments. PTA production rate was 74.7%, up 2.1%. In July, South Korea's PX exports to China increased by 3.4 tons year - on - year. Inventory decreased by 21 tons in June. PX production remains high, and downstream PTA has short - term maintenance. PX inventory is expected to continue to decline, and valuation has support [17][19] PTA - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, the PTA09 contract fell 4 yuan to 4684 yuan, the East China spot price fell 20 yuan to 4670 yuan, the basis was - 18 (+ 2) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 20 (+ 18) yuan [20] - **Analysis**: PTA production rate was 74.7%, up 2.1%. Some devices had production rate adjustments. Downstream production rate was 88.8%, up 0.7%. Terminal production rates were mixed. Inventory increased by 3.5 tons on August 1. PTA processing fees have limited space, and future demand depends on order improvement [20] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, the EG09 contract fell 12 yuan to 4384 yuan, the East China spot price fell 21 yuan to 4465 yuan, the basis was 75 (+ 2) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 38 (- 4) yuan [21] - **Analysis**: Supply decreased to 68.4%, with some device adjustments. Downstream production rate was 88.8%, up 0.7%. Terminal production rates were mixed. Import arrivals are expected to be 13.8 tons, and port inventory decreased by 0.5 tons. Valuation is relatively high, and the short - term outlook is weak [21]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - In July 2025, the urea price remained in a narrow - range operation. With the weakening of domestic agricultural demand, inventory destocking was slow, and the basis and inter - monthly basis were weak. However, the absolute price of urea was low, and both fixed - bed and gas - based processes were in losses, showing a pattern of low valuation and weak drivers. Although there were export rumors driving price rebounds, the cost support was strengthening, and the downside space for urea was limited. It was recommended to wait and see or pay attention to long - position opportunities on dips [12]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Monthly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Market Review**: In July, the urea price maintained a narrow - range operation. With the weakening of domestic agricultural demand, inventory destocking was slow, and the basis and inter - monthly basis were weak. The low price was accompanied by export rumors that drove price rebounds. The cost support was strengthening, and the downside space was limited [12]. - **Fundamentals** - **Supply**: In July, the domestic production was 6.05 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 20,000 tons, and at a high level year - on - year. The operating rate was 84.3%, showing a decline for three consecutive months. The enterprise profit was still at a low level, limiting the overall operating enthusiasm. The export containerization continued to progress, with 70,000 tons exported in June, and it was expected to further increase [12]. - **Demand**: The production of autumn fertilizers started in July, and the operating rate of compound fertilizers continued to rise, becoming an important support for urea demand. Supported by exports, the enterprise's advance orders were performing well [12]. - **Valuation**: The price difference between domestic and international markets was still large, and the domestic market was significantly undervalued. The price ratio with related nitrogen fertilizers was at a medium - low level, and the spot valuation of urea was low [12]. - **Inventory**: The departure volume from ports was more than the containerization volume. The port inventory this week was 493,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 50,000 tons. The enterprise inventory was 917,300 tons, a month - on - month increase of 58,500 tons, due to the weakening of domestic agricultural demand and the less - than - expected export connection [12]. - **Market Logic**: Currently, the market was in a pattern of low valuation and weak drivers, with strong cost support at the bottom. The price continued to fluctuate, and the volatility decreased significantly. Without additional positive factors, it was difficult to break out of the shock range, and the cost - effectiveness of unilateral participation was not high [12]. - **Strategy**: Wait and see or pay attention to long - position opportunities on dips [12]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Futures Contracts**: The price of the 09 contract increased from 1,712 to 1,714, a change of 2; the 01 contract increased from 1,682 to 1,736, a change of 54; the 05 contract increased from 1,696 to 1,775, a change of 79. The 9 - 1 spread decreased from 30 to - 22, a change of - 52; the 1 - 5 spread decreased from - 14 to - 39, a change of - 25; the 5 - 9 spread increased from - 16 to 61, a change of 77 [13]. - **Domestic Spot Market**: The spot prices in Shandong, Hebei, and Inner Mongolia decreased, while the price in Henan remained unchanged. The basis in Shandong, Henan, and Hebei all declined [13]. - **Downstream Products**: The prices of compound fertilizers in Shandong and Hubei increased, while the price of melamine decreased. The profit of compound fertilizers in Shandong decreased, the profit of compound fertilizers in Hubei decreased slightly, and the profit of melamine increased [13]. - **International Prices**: The FOB prices in the Arabian Gulf, the Baltic Sea, and other regions increased, and the FOB price in China also increased. The urea export profit increased from 1,002 to 1,187 [13]. 3.3 Profit and Inventory - **Production Profit**: The enterprise profit continued to decline. The profits of fixed - bed, water - coal slurry, and gas - based production all showed a downward trend [32][33]. - **Urea Inventory**: Due to the low price and the boost from Indian tenders, the downstream enthusiasm rebounded, and the enterprise inventory was being destocked. The port inventory decreased, and the enterprise inventory increased slightly [36][37]. 3.4 Supply Side - **Urea Capacity**: There were planned new production capacities in 2024 - 2025, including Anhui Quansheng Chemical, Henan Jinkai Yanhua, etc. [45]. - **Urea Operating Rate**: The operating rate fluctuated downward. Many enterprises carried out maintenance, including Shaanxi Aowei Qianyuan Chemical, Inner Mongolia Wulantai Energy Chemical, etc. There were also planned maintenance in August - September for some enterprises such as Shanxi Lu'an Coal - based Synthetic Oil [47][50][51]. 3.5 Demand Side - **Consumption**: The consumption of urea was affected by factors such as compound fertilizer production, melamine production, and exports. The operating rate of compound fertilizers continued to rise, and the export profit of urea was high [58][81]. - **Terminal Demand**: The terminal demand was related to industries such as plywood, real estate, etc. The export volume of plywood and the real - estate indicators such as housing construction and sales had an impact on the demand for urea [71][74]. - **Export**: The export profit of urea was relatively high, and the export volume was expected to increase. The export volumes of related nitrogen fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate and ammonium chloride also showed certain trends [81][82][88]. 3.6 Option - related - The report presented data on the trading volume, open interest, and other indicators of urea options, as well as the relationship between option volatility and futures prices [97][99][106]. 3.7 Industrial Structure Diagram - The report showed the urea industry chain, research framework analysis mind - map, and the characteristics of the urea industry chain. It also provided an overview of the seasonal demand for fertilizers in different regions of China and major countries around the world [109][112][114].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - In July, the tin price fluctuated. Supply is expected to recover significantly in the fourth quarter as mining permits in Myanmar's Wa State have been approved and the Bisie tin mine in Congo (Kinshasa) has resumed operation. However, the waste - tin recycling system in Jiangxi is under pressure, limiting refined output growth. Demand remains weak during the domestic off - season, while overseas demand driven by AI computing power is strong. Inventory increased slightly in July. Overall, there is a short - term supply - demand imbalance, and the tin price is expected to fluctuate weakly in August, with the domestic price ranging from 250,000 - 275,000 yuan/ton and the LME price from 31,000 - 34,000 US dollars/ton [11][12][13] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Monthly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Cost end**: Mining permits in Myanmar's Wa State have been approved, and tin ore supply is expected to recover significantly in Q4. In June 2025, China's tin concentrate imports were 11,910 tons, a 11.44% month - on - month and 7.08% year - on - year decrease. From January to June, the total imports were 62,130 tons, a 32.41% year - on - year decrease [12] - **Supply end**: Domestic tin ore imports have increased, relieving the raw material shortage in Yunnan and slightly increasing the operating rate. In Jiangxi, the waste - tin recycling system is under pressure, with secondary material circulation down over 30%, limiting refined output growth. In July 2025, refined tin production was 15,940 tons, a 15.42% month - on - month increase and 0.09% year - on - year increase. From January to June, the cumulative output was 87,200 tons, a 1.95% year - on - year decrease [12] - **Demand end**: Domestic off - season consumption is poor, with low downstream orders and cautious restocking. After the photovoltaic rush - installation ended, orders in East China decreased, and some producers' operating rates declined. In July, the combined production schedule of household appliances decreased by 2.6% year - on - year. Orders in consumer electronics and automotive electronics are weak, while demand from tin - plated sheets and chemicals is stable [12] - **Conclusion**: Tin supply is low, and demand is weak. Due to the ongoing resumption in Myanmar, the tin price may fluctuate weakly in August, with the domestic price range of 250,000 - 275,000 yuan/ton and the LME price range of 31,000 - 34,000 US dollars/ton [12][13] 3.2 Futures and Spot Market No specific analysis content provided, only figures about the basis of Shanghai tin main contract and LME tin premium/discount are presented [19][20] 3.3 Cost End - The short - term supply of tin ore is tight, and processing fees remain low [27] 3.4 Supply End - Domestic refined tin production and its year - on - year changes are presented through figures. The waste - tin recycling system in Jiangxi is under pressure, and the secondary material circulation has decreased by over 30%, affecting refined output [31][33] 3.5 Demand End - **Semiconductor**: China's semiconductor sales growth rate has slightly rebounded, and global semiconductor sales maintain high growth [46] - **PC and smartphone**: In Q2 2025, global PC shipments increased by 8.4% year - on - year, the largest increase since 2022. Mobile phone consumption remains sluggish, with global smartphone shipments expected to increase by 0.6% in 2025 to 1.24 billion units [49] - **Consumer electronics**: The "trade - in" subsidy policy has stimulated some growth, but the demand recovery is limited [52] - **Automobile**: In H1 2025, new - energy vehicle production increased by 40% year - on - year [55] - **Household appliances**: The production of household appliances such as washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, and color TVs shows different trends, but overall, the demand is not strong [57][59] - **Photovoltaic**: There was a phased rush - installation in the first five months, with the installation growth rate close to 100% year - on - year, but the actual impact is less than expected [62] - **Other fields**: Tin consumption in the tin - plated sheet (tinplate) field is declining, while PVC production increased slightly in H1 [65] 3.6 Supply - Demand Balance - The supply - demand balance sheet shows data on refined tin production, exports, imports, social inventory, inventory changes, and apparent consumption from January 2023 to June 2025 [70]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This month, precious metal prices showed overall strength. COMEX gold prices rose 3.29% to $3,482.7 per ounce, and SHFE gold prices rose 1.84% to 787.8 yuan per gram. COMEX silver prices rose 3.63% to $38.53 per ounce, and SHFE silver prices rose 2.63% to 9,278 yuan per kilogram [11]. - The confirmation of the new voting member of the Fed has further impacted its monetary policy independence. Trump appointed Stephen Milan as a Fed governor, and the probability of current Fed governor Waller becoming the new Fed chair has increased. Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates [11]. - Economic data indicates a weakening US economy. The non - farm payroll data in July was significantly lower than expected, and economic data in August has also turned weak. After the release of non - farm data, Fed voting members' monetary policy stances have turned dovish [11]. - The market has increased its expectations for the Fed's subsequent loose monetary policy. It is recommended to buy on dips in precious metal strategies. The reference operating range for SHFE gold is 777 - 801 yuan per gram, and for SHFE silver is 9,081 - 9,520 yuan per kilogram [11]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Monthly Assessment and Market Outlook - **Price Performance**: COMEX gold prices rose 3.29% to $3,482.7 per ounce, SHFE gold prices rose 1.84% to 787.8 yuan per gram. COMEX silver prices rose 3.63% to $38.53 per ounce, SHFE silver prices rose 2.63% to 9,278 yuan per kilogram [11]. - **Fed Independence**: Trump's appointment of Milan and the potential appointment of Waller have affected the Fed's independence, increasing pressure for interest rate cuts [11]. - **Economic Data**: US non - farm payroll data in July was weak, and economic data in August has also deteriorated. Fed voting members have turned dovish [11]. - **Market Expectations**: The market expects the Fed to implement further loose monetary policies. Precious metal strategies suggest buying on dips, with reference ranges for SHFE gold at 777 - 801 yuan per gram and SHFE silver at 9,081 - 9,520 yuan per kilogram [11]. 3.2 Market Review - **Price and Index**: The US dollar index and related precious metal prices are presented in graphs. Precious metal prices showed overall strength this month, with gold and silver prices rising [29]. - **Position Performance**: Gold positions were strong, with COMEX gold total positions rising 1.74% to 445,300 lots and SHFE gold total positions rising 12.87% to 441,900 lots. Silver positions were weaker, with COMEX silver total positions rising 4.13% to 170,300 lots and SHFE silver total positions falling 18.06% to 784,200 lots [31][34]. - **Net Long Positions**: As of July 29, COMEX gold management fund net long positions decreased by 25,678 lots to 134,300 lots, and COMEX silver management fund net positions decreased by 990 lots to 43,000 lots [36]. - **ETF Positions**: Gold and silver ETF total positions continued to rise, with gold ETF total positions at 2,167.1 tons and silver ETF total positions at 27,434.8 tons as of August 7 [39]. 3.3 Interest Rates and Liquidity - **Yield Curve**: Graphs show the US 10 - year and 2 - year Treasury yield spreads and short - term Treasury yields [50]. - **Inflation Expectations**: Graphs present the US federal funds rate, overnight reverse repurchase rate, 10 - year nominal and real interest rates, and inflation expectations [52]. - **Fed Balance Sheet**: The Fed's balance sheet monthly changes are detailed, and this month, the Treasury TGA account balance increased, deposit reserve scale decreased, and US dollar liquidity tightened [54][57]. 3.4 Macroeconomic Data - **CPI & PCE**: US CPI in June was 2.7% year - on - year, in line with expectations and higher than the previous value. Core CPI was 2.9% year - on - year, lower than expected [62]. - **Employment**: The number of initial jobless claims in the week ending August 2 was 226,000, higher than expected [65]. - **PMI & PPI**: US ISM manufacturing PMI in July was 48, below the boom - bust line and lower than expected. ISM non - manufacturing PMI was 50.1, also lower than expected [68]. - **New Home Data**: US new home starts in June were 1.321 million units, higher than expected, and building permits were 1.397 million units, also higher than expected [71]. 3.5 Precious Metal Spreads - **Base Spreads**: Graphs show gold and silver TD - SHFE base spreads, as well as gold and silver internal and external spreads [74][76][79]. 3.6 Precious Metal Inventories - **Silver Inventories**: Graphs show silver inventories from various sources, including Shanghai Gold Exchange, Shanghai Futures Exchange, COMEX, and LBMA [87][89][90]. - **Gold Inventories**: Graphs show COMEX and LBMA gold inventories [91].