1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - Fundamentals: Since July, the cease - fire between Israel and Hamas has cooled the Middle East tension, weakening the impact of geopolitical conflicts on precious metal prices. The U.S. tariff trade policy is fickle. Trump postponed the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" from July 9th to August 1st and sent tariff letters to trading partners. Trade progress boosts the U.S. dollar and market risk sentiment, while deadlocks in negotiations with some countries support the safe - haven appeal of precious metals. With the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation rising, precious metal prices are expected to break through the oscillation range. COMEX gold futures reached a high of $3451.7 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures hit $39.91 per ounce [3]. - Capital: Last month, COMEX gold and silver inventories increased. Global gold reserves continued to rise, with the People's Bank of China increasing its gold holdings for the eighth consecutive month. Gold and silver ETF fund inflows increased, and hedge funds increased their long - positions in gold. The global demand and reserves of gold maintained growth, and ETF investment demand remained strong, providing bottom support for precious metal prices [3]. - Strategy: As tariff sentiment eases, the impact of trade policy changes on precious metal prices will gradually weaken. The weak U.S. labor data and the rising expectation of a Fed interest - rate cut will boost precious metal prices. The Shanghai gold price is bullish in the long - term, has an upward trend in the short - term, and it is recommended to hold long or buy low and sell high in the medium - term. The Shanghai silver price shows a slight increase in the short - term, and it is advisable to pay attention to long - position opportunities and buy on dips in the medium - term [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - Key Indicator Changes: COMEX gold futures rose 1.97% to $3416 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures increased 2.37% to $37.11 per ounce. COMEX gold inventory rose 4.5% to 3871.56 million ounces, and COMEX silver inventory increased 1.09% to 50666.16 million ounces. The speculative net long - position of COMEX gold increased 10.7% to 22.36 million lots, while that of COMEX silver decreased 6.3% to 5.94 million lots [6]. - Gold - Silver Ratio: Since July, the gold - silver ratio at home and abroad has been falling, but it is still significantly higher than the long - term average, indicating that the silver price is undervalued and has the opportunity to make up for the increase [7]. - Price Difference: The price difference between domestic and foreign markets of gold and silver has decreased compared with last month. In July, affected by tariffs and interest - rate cut expectations, precious metal prices showed an oscillating trend [10]. 3.2 Macro - environment - U.S. Dollar Index: In July, the U.S. dollar index first rose and then fell, affected by U.S. economic data and tariff policies. The strong non - farm payrolls report in early July strengthened the U.S. dollar, while the trade agreement uncertainties with Japan, the EU and other countries, along with Trump's pressure on the Fed, weakened the U.S. dollar [13]. - U.S. Treasury Yields: The real yields of 5 - year and 10 - year U.S. Treasuries first rose and then fell last month, causing precious metal prices to oscillate [15]. - Key Economic Data: In June, the U.S. core PCE price index rose 2.8% year - on - year, and the overall PCE price index rose 2.6% year - on - year. The CPI in June also rebounded. In July, the ISM manufacturing PMI was 48, below expectations, while the ISM services PMI in June was 50.8, slightly higher than expected. Retail sales in June increased 0.6% month - on - month. In July, ADP employment increased by 104,000, but the labor market cooled. Non - farm payrolls in July dropped to 73,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2% [20][23][26]. - Fed's Decision: In July, the Fed kept the interest rate unchanged with a 9 - 2 vote. There are differences within the Fed, and it maintains a wait - and - see stance. The U.S. tariff trade policy is volatile, and recent trade progress has boosted the U.S. dollar and market risk sentiment [32]. - Central Bank Gold Buying: 43% of surveyed central banks plan to increase gold reserves in the next 12 months. In the second quarter of 2025, global gold demand increased 3% year - on - year. The People's Bank of China has increased its gold holdings for eight consecutive months, and global central banks' gold - buying demand will support the gold price [33]. 3.3 Position Analysis - Hedge Fund Positions: As of July 29, 2025, CMX gold speculative net long - positions increased by 2.16 million lots to 22.36 million lots, while CMX silver speculative net long - positions decreased by 0.4 million lots to 5.94 million lots [36]. - ETF Positions: As of August 1, 2025, the SPDR gold ETF holdings increased by 4.85 tons to 953.08 tons, and the SLV silver ETF holdings increased by 187.66 tons to 15056.66 tons, indicating accelerated fund inflows into gold and silver ETFs [37]. 3.4 Other Elements - Inventory: As of August 1, 2025, COMEX gold inventory increased 4.5% to 3871.56 million ounces, and COMEX silver inventory increased 1.09% to 50666.16 million ounces [41]. - Demand: In July 2025, global gold reserves increased by 31.55 tons to 36305.84 tons, and China's gold reserves increased by 1.86 tons to 2296.35 tons. In the second quarter of 2025, global gold demand increased 3% year - on - year. The global silver gap is expected to narrow by 21% in 2025, and industrial demand for silver remains strong [44]. - Outlook: As tariff sentiment eases, the impact of trade policies on precious metal prices will weaken. The U.S. labor market imbalance provides an opportunity for the Fed to cut interest rates, which will boost precious metal prices. Central banks' gold - buying strategies also support precious metal prices. However, attention should be paid to the impact of tariff implementation, economic data, and geopolitical risks [45].

宏观落地，空窗期内警惕价格高位回落风险 研究员：王艳红 投资咨询号：Z0010675 研究员：袁 棋 投资咨询号：Z0019013 第一部分 核心观点 第二部分 氧化铝-产业基本面 第三部分 电解铝-产业基本面 目 录 核心观点 宏观：美联储7月底议息会议维持利率不变，但9月降息概率有所增加，内部关于9月降息的分歧加大，周五晚上非农数据大幅不及预期，美元指数 高位回落，贵金属价格上涨；国内会议落地，等待后续政策逐步推进。 氧化铝-产业基本面总结： 电解铝-产业基本面总结： 供给：6月，在产产能环比增加365万吨，开工率环比小幅上升；矿石端，国内到港量周度环比增加，数值仍处在正常范围内 进口： 2025年6月中国氧化铝净出口6.87万吨，环比大幅减少，连续15个月净出口；出口盈利小幅收敛 需求：电解铝在产产能小幅增加且维持高位，短期氧化铝需求相对持稳 利润：氧化铝生产完全成本为2834.3元，盈利426.5元/吨，成本微幅上升，利润小幅增加；烧碱价格3650元/吨，周度环比无变化 进口矿到港量受几内亚雨季影响周度环比下滑，数据暂在正常范围内；进口矿价较为稳定，韧性较强，对氧化铝存成本支撑；国内矿端库存仍 在偏高 ...

第二部分 氧化铝-产业基本面 第三部分 电解铝-产业基本面 目 录 核心观点 宏观周在即，警惕短期波动加剧 研究员：王艳红 投资咨询号：Z0010675 研究员：袁 棋 投资咨询号：Z0019013 第一部分 核心观点 宏观：国内重要经济会议在即，等待"反内卷"具体政策及国内需求刺激政策落地；美联储月底议息会议将近，关注后续降息节奏；临近8月1号， 关注中美贸易关税政策。 氧化铝-产业基本面总结： 电解铝-产业基本面总结： 综合来看，短期国内盘面受"反内卷"预期炒作表现偏强，但周五夜盘已表现为大幅缓和，需警惕整体盘面价格高位回落风险。产业方面，国 内需求逐步进入淡季，加工业开工率下滑，订单减少；社库周度环比及周内均表现为累库，但整体仍偏低，铝棒库存高位，加工费处在较低位置； 现货价格表现偏强，升水快速收敛，整体成交一般。简言之，短期国内预期炒作情绪大概率会有所缓和，需警惕价格高位回落风险，但同时考虑到 下周将是宏观周，需留意宏观事件结果及对盘面的持续影响，结合沪铝持仓量不断增加，当下仍处于相对高位，预计多空博弈将加剧，会增加短期 盘面波动，关注盘面在21000一线的压力。 供给：6月，在产产能环比增加365万 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - In the macro - aspect, copper prices declined from a high level this week, with COMEX copper plummeting 24% in a single week, fully closing the nearly $3000 price gap with LME copper in the past six months. Overseas non - farm data was worse than expected, and previous data was significantly revised down, increasing market expectations of US economic pressure. The Fed maintained the interest rate, and Powell's slightly hawkish stance responded to Trump's administration's pressure for rate cuts. Tariffs are gradually affecting demand. In China, the "anti - involution" movement - driven price increase has ended, but policy continuity will continue, and more implemented policies need attention. - In terms of industrial fundamentals, COMEX copper's pricing of a 50% tariff in its price is unsustainable. The US domestic and export copper trade attractiveness has decreased, affecting COMEX copper positions. After the 50% tariff on downstream primary copper products and exemption for refined copper, the $3000 price gap between US and international copper prices has rapidly converged. The flow of the US's 20 - year high copper inventory and the resulting demand shock will put pressure on international copper prices, and weak demand will be reflected in LME inventory accumulation [5][89]. Summary by Directory Macro - aspect - **PMI**: In July 2025, the manufacturing PMI of the US and Europe declined. The euro - zone's July manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, with Germany at 49.2% and France at 48.4%. The US July S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, down 3.4 percentage points month - on - month. China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points month - on - month, below the boom - bust line for four consecutive months. New orders and new export orders both declined, and demand sub - indicators dropped faster [14]. - **Price Performance**: During the "anti - involution" movement in July, domestic commodities generally rose, but copper prices were subdued. If the 50% copper tariff is implemented, price pressure will increase. Domestic macro - policies are driving, but overseas expectations are still insufficient, with rate - cut expectations priced in for September. The Fed's independence has been repeatedly challenged, and the market is still tracking US economic data, with the latest manufacturing PMI significantly dropping below the boom - bust line [15]. Industrial Fundamentals - **Copper Concentrate Supply** - **Global Production**: In December 2024, global copper mine production was 2.096 million tons, up 4.96% year - on - year, and 22.835 million tons for the whole year, up 2.54%. In 2025 May, it was 2.006 million tons, up 6.14% year - on - year, and 9.524 million tons from January to May, up 3.27%. In May 2025, the global refined copper market had a surplus of 97,000 tons [23]. - **China's Imports**: In December 2024, China imported 2.522 million tons of copper concentrate, up 12.3% month - on - month and 1.7% year - on - year, and 28.114 million tons for the whole year, up 2.1%. In June 2025, imports continued to decline. In May, imports were about 2.3497 million tons, up only 1.77% year - on - year, and 14.7543 million tons from January to May, up 6.4% [27]. - **TC**: On August 1, the SMM imported copper concentrate index was - $42.09 per dry ton, up $0.54 from the previous period. The SMM nine - port copper concentrate inventory was 521,600 physical tons, down 39,300 physical tons from the previous period. The 2025 long - term copper concentrate processing fee benchmark was set at $21.25 per ton and 2.125 cents per pound [31]. - **Refined Copper Production**: In July 2025, China's electrolytic copper production increased by 39,400 tons month - on - month, up 3.47% and 14.21% year - on - year. From January to July, cumulative production increased by 820,800 tons, up 11.82%. In August, due to supply shortages, production is expected to decrease by 6,000 tons month - on - month, down 0.51%, but increase by 154,800 tons year - on - year, up 15.27% [37]. - **Refined Copper Imports and Exports**: In 2024, China imported 3.7388 million tons of refined copper, up 6.49% year - on - year, and exported 457,500 tons, up 63.86%. In 2025 from January to June, imports were 1.6461 million tons, down 8.6%, and exports were 307,900 tons, up 1.97% [43]. - **Scrap Copper Supply**: In December 2024, China imported 217,500 tons of copper scrap, up 25% month - on - month and 9% year - on - year, and 2.25 million tons for the whole year, up 13.26%. In June 2025, imports were 183,200 physical tons, down 1.06% month - on - month but up 8.06% year - on - year. From January to June, imports were 1.1454 million tons, down 0.5% [48]. - **Scrap - to - Refined Copper Price Spread**: The weekly operating rate of recycled copper rods was 29.96%, up 0.67 percentage points from last week and 11.52 percentage points year - on - year. The average price spread between scrap and refined copper rods was $654 per ton this week, narrowing by $321. Due to weak terminal consumption, the inventory of recycled copper rod sample enterprises increased by 700 tons to 5,950 tons [51]. - **Consumption - end** - **Power and Grid Investment**: In 2024 from January to December, power investment was 1.168722 trillion yuan, up 12.14%, and grid investment was 608.258 billion yuan, up 15.26%. In 2025 from January to June, power investment was 363.5 billion yuan, up 5.9%, and grid investment was 291.1 billion yuan, up 14.6% [52]. - **Wire and Cable**: No specific data on wire and cable consumption was provided, only related charts. - **Air - conditioners**: In 2024 from January to December, air - conditioner production was 265.9844 million units, up 9.7%. In 2025 from January to June, production was 163.2961 million units, up 5.5%, with a decline in monthly production and a slowdown in year - on - year growth as the industry entered the off - season [57]. - **Automobiles**: In 2025 from January to June, automobile production and sales were 15.621 million and 15.653 million units, up 12.5% and 11.4% respectively. New energy vehicle production and sales were 6.968 million and 6.937 million units, up 41.4% and 40.3% respectively, accounting for 44.3% of total vehicle sales [62]. - **Real Estate**: In 2024 from January to December, real - estate completion area was 737 million square meters, down 27.7%, and new construction area was down 23%. In June 2025, the completion area was 226 million square meters, down 14.3%, and new construction area was down 20%, with the "guaranteeing housing delivery" policy showing initial results [65]. Other Elements - **Inventory**: As of August 1, the total inventory of the three major exchanges was 474,000 tons, an increase of 82,900 tons. LME copper inventory increased by 48,500 tons to 141,800 tons, SHFE inventory decreased by 12,000 tons to 72,500 tons, and COMEX copper inventory increased by 46,500 tons to 259,700 tons. As of July 31, the domestic bonded - area inventory was 81,100 tons, an increase of 8,200 tons [71]. - **CFTC Non - commercial Net Position**: As of July 29, the CFTC non - commercial long net position was 37,347 contracts, an increase of 3,657 contracts. Non - commercial long positions were 74,650 contracts, with only a 25 - contract increase, and non - commercial short positions were 37,303 contracts, a decrease of 3,632 contracts [73]. - **Premium and Discount**: As of August 1, LME copper was at a spot discount of - $49.25 per ton, returning to a large - discount pattern. The domestic spot maintained a premium, but the term structure flattened, indicating weak demand. The market was in a supply - and - demand double - weak pattern, with transactions mainly for rigid demand [83]. - **Basis**: As of August 1, 2025, the basis between the Shanghai Non - ferrous 1 copper average price and the continuous third - month contract was 310 yuan per ton [85]. Strategy - Domestic copper positions remain low, and after the sharp decline of COMEX copper, most positions have left. The multi - empty game at the current price level is not intense. More attention should be paid to LME copper variables. After taking profit on the near - month short call options, it is recommended to increase far - month put option positions at low prices. In the important time window of August - September, copper prices will face downward pressure, and attention should be paid to inventory and capital flow changes [6][90].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The US non - farm payroll data for July 2025 released on the evening of August 1st was significantly weaker than expected. The seasonally - adjusted non - farm employment population in July was 73,000, the smallest increase since October last year, far lower than the market expectation of 110,000. The total number of new jobs in May and June was 258,000 less than previously reported, and the unemployment rate in July was 4.2%, which met market expectations but made Trump urge Powell to cut interest rates [5]. - Last week, the sentiment in the domestic commodity market significantly eased, and zinc prices gradually declined. The weekly processing fee continued to rise, and the supply of zinc ore was becoming looser, which was being transmitted to the smelting end. The pressure on the zinc fundamentals was gradually accumulating [5]. - In the long - term, the supply of zinc ore is shifting to a looser state cyclically. Several large zinc ore projects at home and abroad have production increase plans in 2025. The increase in global zinc ore production has led to a continuous strengthening of the spot TC of zinc ore. The increase in ore supply is transmitted to the smelting end. With the improvement of smelting profits, the operating rate of domestic smelters has increased, and the output of refined zinc has continued to expand. It is expected that the production increase situation in the ore and smelting sectors will continue [5]. - On the demand side, trade disputes may drag down the global economic growth rate, and there are concerns about a contraction in the total zinc demand. Even if countries quickly reach a new trade agreement and the global economic growth rate remains resilient, there is no expectation of an increase in the total zinc demand, and it will mainly remain at the existing level. Whether the demand is estimated optimistically or pessimistically, the zinc supply - demand balance tends to be in surplus, which will bring downward pressure on the long - term zinc price [5]. - In the short and medium term, the sentiment in the domestic commodity market has significantly declined, the anti - involution trading has ended, and the market has returned to the fundamental reality. The long - term surplus trend of zinc remains unchanged, and short positions can still be established on rallies [5]. Group 3: Summary of Each Section in the Report 1. Industry Fundamental - Supply Side - **Zinc Concentrate Production**: In May 2025, the global zinc concentrate production was 1.0193 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 2.49%. The international long - term contract TC price for zinc ore in 2025 was set at $80/ton, the lowest in history, and it was halved compared to the previous year. However, the long - term TC in 2024 was overestimated, and the trend of looser zinc ore supply on the margin remained unchanged [6]. - **Zinc Concentrate Imports and Processing Fees**: From January to June 2025, the cumulative import of zinc concentrate in China was 2.5353 million physical tons, a year - on - year increase of 48.14%. The increase in imports boosted the processing fee. As of August 1st, the processing fee for imported ore was reported at $78.8/ton, and the processing fee for domestic ore was reported at 3,900 yuan/ton. Both domestic and imported ore processing fees have been raised several times recently [9]. - **Smelter Profit Estimation**: With the continuous increase in processing fees, the profits of smelters have been continuously improved [12]. - **Refined Zinc Production**: In May 2025, the global refined zinc output was 1.1164 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 4.18%. In July 2025, the domestic refined zinc production was 601,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 23%. As profits rebounded, production was gradually increasing [16]. - **Refined Zinc Import Profit and Import Volume**: From January to June 2025, China's cumulative net import of refined zinc was 180,000 tons. The import window for refined zinc is currently closed [18]. 2. Industry Fundamental - Consumption Side - **Initial Consumption of Refined Zinc**: In June 2025, the domestic galvanized sheet production was 2.35 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 7.31%. The apparent consumption of galvanized products was relatively sluggish, indicating weak actual demand and active destocking of the implicit inventory in the industrial chain [23]. - **Terminal Consumption of Refined Zinc - Infrastructure and Real Estate**: From January to June 2025, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) decreased. The back - end of the real estate market improved month - on - month, but the front - end indicators such as new construction and construction were still weak [25]. - **Terminal Consumption of Refined Zinc - Automobiles and Home Appliances**: In June 2025, the domestic automobile production was 2.7941 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 11.43%. In some regions, the national subsidy funds were exhausted, and the production and sales of home appliances cooled down. Attention should be paid to the impact of subsequent tariffs [28]. 3. Other Indicators - **Inventory**: During the off - season, the social inventory of zinc continued to accumulate. With the continuous increase in the output of domestic smelters, the inventory accumulation trend will continue [30]. - **Spot Premium and Discount**: As of August 1st, the LME 0 - 3 premium and discount for zinc was reported at a discount of $10.96/ton. With the arrival of the off - season, the domestic spot premium declined [33]. - **Exchange Positions**: As of July 25th, the net long position of LME zinc investment funds was 30,194 lots. The weighted position of SHFE zinc has recently declined [35].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints - Macro: On July 27, local time, US President Trump announced that the US had reached a trade agreement with the EU, imposing a 15% tariff on EU goods exported to the US. The EU will increase investment in the US by $600 billion, purchase US military equipment, and buy US energy products worth $750 billion [5]. - Fundamental: Last week, zinc prices fluctuated and consolidated. The overall sentiment in the commodity market was volatile, and prices dropped significantly on Friday night, showing signs of a potential peak. The fundamentals of zinc have changed little recently, and anti - involution has limited impact on the zinc supply - demand pattern. It is advisable to consider short - selling opportunities at high prices. The supply of zinc ore is becoming more abundant cyclically, with several major zinc mine projects at home and abroad planning to increase production in 2025. The increase in global zinc ore production has led to a continuous strengthening of the spot TC for zinc ore. The increase in ore supply is being transmitted to the smelting end. With the improvement of smelting profits, domestic smelters have increased their operating rates, postponed maintenance, and the output of refined zinc has marginally recovered. It is expected that the production increase trend in the ore and smelting sectors will continue. On the demand side, trade disputes may drag down the global economic growth rate, and there are concerns about a contraction in the total zinc demand. Even if countries quickly reach new trade agreements and the global economic growth rate remains resilient, there is little expectation of an increase in total zinc demand, with demand expected to remain stable. Whether a more optimistic or pessimistic view is taken on demand, the zinc supply - demand balance tends to be in surplus, putting downward pressure on the long - term zinc price [5]. - Strategy: In the short - to medium - term, zinc prices have been fluctuating and consolidating after rising due to commodity market sentiment. Anti - involution has limited impact on the medium - to long - term fundamental pattern of zinc. The zinc market is expected to be in surplus this year. It is recommended to consider short - selling at high prices after the sentiment in the domestic commodity market stabilizes [5]. Group 3: Industry Fundamental - Supply Side 2.1 Zinc Concentrate Production - In May 2025, the global zinc concentrate production was 1.0193 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 2.49%. The international long - term contract TC price for zinc ore in 2025 was set at $80/ton, the lowest in history, and was halved compared to the previous year. High - cost overseas smelters may face operational pressure. However, the long - term contract TC in 2024 was severely overestimated, and the trend of a marginal increase in zinc ore supply remains unchanged [6]. 2.2 Zinc Concentrate Imports and Processing Fees - From January to June 2025, China's cumulative imports of zinc concentrate reached 2.5353 million physical tons, a year - on - year increase of 48.14%. The increase in imports has pushed up processing fees. As of July 25, according to SMM, the processing fee for imported ore was reported at $76.25/ton, and the processing fee for domestic ore was reported at 3,800 yuan/ton. Both domestic and imported ore processing fees have been raised several times recently [9]. 2.3 Smelter Profit Estimation - With the continuous increase in processing fees, smelter profits have been continuously improved [12]. 2.4 Refined Zinc Production - According to ILZSG, in May 2025, the global refined zinc output was 1.1164 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 4.18%. In June 2025, China's refined zinc production was 580,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 6.8%. As profits recover, production is gradually increasing [16]. 2.5 Refined Zinc Import Profit and Import Volume - From January to June 2025, China's cumulative net imports of refined zinc were 180,000 tons. The import window for refined zinc is currently closed [18]. Group 4: Industry Fundamental - Consumption Side 3.1 Refined Zinc Initial - Stage Consumption - In May 2025, China's galvanized sheet production was 2.34 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 2.63%. The apparent consumption of galvanized products was relatively sluggish, indicating weak actual demand and active destocking of hidden inventories in the industrial chain [23]. 3.2 Refined Zinc Terminal Consumption - From January to June 2025, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure investment completion (excluding electricity) declined. The back - end of the real estate market improved month - on - month, but front - end indicators such as new construction starts and construction were still weak [25]. 3.3 Refined Zinc Terminal Consumption - In June 2025, China's automobile production was 2.7941 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 11.43%. In some regions, national subsidy funds were exhausted, and the production and sales of household appliances cooled down. Attention should be paid to the impact of subsequent tariffs [28]. Group 5: Other Indicators 4.1 Inventory - During the off - season, social inventories of zinc have been continuously increasing [30]. 4.2 Spot Premium/Discount - As of July 25, the LME 0 - 3 premium/discount for zinc was reported at a discount of $1.96/ton. With the arrival of the off - season, the domestic spot premium has declined [33]. 4.3 Exchange Positions - As of July 18, the net long position of LME zinc investment funds was 21,052 lots. The weighted open interest of SHFE zinc has recently declined [36].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - New peanuts are about to be listed, and the price of peanuts has been continuously adjusted weakly this month. The new peanuts in Jiangxi and other places are listed in small quantities, and the procurement of new rice in the wholesale market is limited. The off - season procurement enthusiasm is low, and the support is insufficient. The drought in some areas may affect the growth of spring peanuts. The oil mills' purchase of oil peanuts is mostly suspended, the start - up rate is low, and the price of peanut oil is weakly adjusted. The enterprise start - up rate of peanut meal is low, and the downstream procurement is not active [6]. - The planting area of new - season peanuts has increased slightly, and the total output is expected to remain high. After the small amount of new peanuts are listed, the price has weakened. The short - term market price is likely to continue the weak trend. In the short term, the spot price is likely to fluctuate weakly, and the medium - term trend depends on weather and market demand. For futures, the peanut weighted index has been oscillating for nearly a year. Given the continuous increase in planting area and unchanged demand, the short - term price is likely to oscillate weakly, and the medium - term focus is on whether the price will decline rapidly. Trend traders can try an insurance strategy, and short - term traders can go short at high prices [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Main Viewpoints - The planting area of new - season peanuts increases slightly, and the total output is expected to be high. The new peanuts in Jiangxi are listed in small quantities, and the price weakens after a small increase in supply. The short - term market price is likely to continue to decline. The spot price is likely to oscillate weakly in the short term, and the medium - term trend depends on weather and demand. Futures are likely to oscillate weakly in the short term, and the medium - term focus is on the downward trend. Trend traders can use an insurance strategy, and short - term traders can go short at high prices [7]. 3.2 Market Review - **Overall Situation**: The peanut weighted index has been oscillating and declining this month, while the oil and fat sector has been oscillating and rising. Since September 2024, the peanut weighted index has been oscillating, and the price continued to fall this month with increased trading volume and a reduced decline, indicating some support at the lower limit of the range. The oil and fat sector is stronger than peanuts, and attention should be paid to its callback volume and price [8][10]. - **2510 Contract**: The price of the 2510 contract has been oscillating downward this month, with a rapid decline after rising. There is some buying support at around 8100, but whether the price can strengthen in the short term depends on the follow - up of buying [13]. 3.3 Fundamental Analysis - **Oil Mill Inventory and Start - up Rate**: The end - of - month inventory of peanut oil is 39,090 tons, a decrease of 510 tons from the previous month. The start - up rate of oil mills is 4.32%, a decrease of about 2.52% from the previous month [16]. - **Peanut Commodity Price (Baisha)**: The Baisha peanut price has been continuously weakening this month as the old peanut inventory is being consumed and the bargaining space has increased [19]. - **Peanut Oil Price Trend**: The average price of first - class ordinary peanut oil in the main producing areas this month is 15,000 yuan/ton, basically the same as last month [23]. - **Peanut Meal Price Trend**: The peanut meal price has been oscillating narrowly this month, while rapeseed meal and soybean meal have been oscillating upward [27]. - **Imported Peanut Quantity and Price**: The cold - storage new refined peanuts imported from Sudan are quoted at 8,600 - 8,700 yuan/ton with almost no stock. The Senegalese oil peanuts are quoted at 7,800 yuan/ton, with good quality at 8,000 yuan/ton and refined peanuts at 8,500 yuan/ton, and the trading volume is small. There will be few subsequent arrivals of African peanuts [31]. - **Market Price Index Compared with Last Month**: In the wholesale market, the overall peanut price is mainly negotiated, and the overall transaction price is relatively stable [33]. 3.4 Spread Tracking - The report provides the data source for the basis spread of peanuts - Baisha but does not elaborate on the specific spread situation [35][37]

Report Title - Steel and Ore Monthly Report 2025 - 08: Industrial Expectations Disappointed, Black Rebound Halted [1] Report Authors - Xie Chen, Yang Hui from Zhengxin Futures Industrial Research Center's Black Industry Group [2] Report Main Views Steel - **Price**: Spot prices rebounded significantly, and the futures market was strong. In July, the螺纹10 contract rose 208 to 3205, and the hot - rolled coil futures price rose 267 to 3390. Shanghai's spot prices for rebar and hot - rolled coil increased by 220 and 170 respectively [8]. - **Supply**: Blast furnace production remained high, and electric furnace supply increased significantly. As of August 1, the blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills was 83.46%, and the average capacity utilization rate of 90 independent electric arc furnace steel mills was 57.05% at the end of July [11][18]. - **Demand**: Speculative demand for building materials increased significantly, while both domestic and foreign demand for plates decreased month - on - month. In July, the average monthly apparent demand for rebar decreased by 3.4% month - on - month, and the apparent demand for hot - rolled coils decreased by 1% [24][27]. - **Profit**: Blast furnace profits continued to increase, and electric furnace production turned profitable. By August 1, the blast furnace profitability rate reached 65.4%, and the average profit of electric furnace rebar at off - peak electricity was 81 yuan/ton on July 30 [31]. - **Inventory**: The inventory accumulation rate of building materials was slower than expected, and plate inventories continued to accumulate. As of August 1, rebar social inventory increased by 200,000 tons month - on - month, and hot - rolled coil social inventory increased by 2% in July [35][38]. - **Basis**: The basis fluctuated, and the futures - spot spread accelerated its decline. The rebar 10 - contract basis widened by 4 from the end of June to August 1, and the hot - rolled coil basis inverted [41]. - **Summary**: In July, blast furnace operations were basically flat, molten iron production remained high, and electric furnace production increased significantly. Overall supply was abundant. Demand for plates was weak due to the seasonal off - peak for manufacturing. Considering the weakening support logic in the black industry, there is significant pressure for a correction in the futures market. Maintain a short - selling strategy in the short term [3]. Iron Ore - **Price**: Spot ore prices rose significantly, and the futures market rebounded strongly. In July, the futures price rose 63.5 to 779, and the Rizhao Port PB powder price rose 64 to 779 yuan/ton [52]. - **Supply**: Global shipments decreased month - on - month, and arrivals also declined. In July, the weekly average global shipment volume was 30.73 million tons, a decrease of 3.59 million tons from the previous month [55]. - **Demand**: Molten iron production remained high, and demand was expected to remain resilient. In July, blast furnace operations were basically flat, and molten iron production remained high. It is expected that the average daily molten iron production in August will be between 2.37 and 2.4 million tons [64]. - **Inventory**: Port inventories decreased slightly, and downstream enterprises replenished stocks passively. As of August 1, the 47 - port iron ore inventory decreased by 1.74 million tons month - on - month [70]. - **Shipping**: Shipping prices increased significantly [76]. - **Spread**: There was no trading space for the futures spread, but attention should be paid to the arbitrage opportunity of shorting the coke - ore ratio 01 contract [3]. - **Summary**: In July, supply tightened while demand remained high, and the fundamentals were strong. Later, affected by the weakening industrial logic, ore prices declined from their highs. Considering the short window period for short - selling and the more certain weakening of finished products, short - selling iron ore is not recommended for now. Instead, pay attention to the operation of shorting coke and going long on iron ore [3]. Strategies - For steel, continue to hold the short positions recommended in the weekly strategy and watch for opportunities to add positions on rebounds [3]. - For iron ore, pay attention to the operation of shorting coke and going long on iron ore and the arbitrage opportunity of shorting the coke - ore ratio 01 contract [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core View of the Report - The long - term trend of palm oil remains unchanged despite short - term corrections. In July, CBOT soybean fell below the 1000 mark, CBOT soybean oil first rose and then declined, the price centers of domestic and foreign palm oil and Dalian soybean oil moved up, and Zhengzhou rapeseed oil was sorted in a high - level range. There are multiple factors affecting the market, including policies, production, and exports. The soybean oil trend is strong, and long positions at previous low levels of palm oil can be held [7][8]. 3. Summary of Each Section in the Report 3.1 Main Points - **Market situation**: In July, CBOT soybean fell below 1000, CBOT soybean oil first rose and then declined, the price centers of domestic and foreign palm oil and Dalian soybean oil moved up, and Zhengzhou rapeseed oil was sorted in a high - level range [7]. - **External policies**: The public comment period for the biodiesel policy was extended to October 31; the US imposed a 19% tariff on palm oil from India and Malaysia; the EU gave zero - tariff treatment to 1 million tons/year of Indonesian palm oil exports, and imposed a 3% tariff on the part exceeding 1 million tons [7]. - **Production areas**: In July, Malaysia's palm oil exports decreased by 7 - 14% and production increased by 7%, with the reference price of crude palm oil in August raised to 3864.12 Malaysian ringgit/ton. From May to June, Indonesia's exports increased by 50% and 43% respectively, and the reference price of crude palm oil in August was raised to 910.91 US dollars/ton. The good rate of US soybeans was 68 - 70%, the June crushing volume was 185.709 million bushels, and the D4 credit limit was 629 million gallons. Argentina reduced the export taxes on soybeans, soybean oil, and soybean meal [7]. - **Domestic situation**: Affected by export news, the spot trading volume of soybean oil increased in July, with a maximum daily trading volume of 100,000 tons. Palm oil was mainly for rigid demand, and new purchase orders were added in August. The inventories of soybean oil and palm oil increased to 1.09 million tons and 600,000 tons respectively, and the rapeseed oil inventory continued to decline to around 700,000 tons [7]. - **Strategy**: Due to the good growth of US soybeans, high crushing volume in June, uncertainty in the biodiesel policy, and Argentina's reduction of export taxes, CBOT soybeans fell below 1000. Malaysia's palm oil production increased and exports declined in July, and the inventory was expected to continue to increase at the end of the month. Indonesia's palm oil exports were good from May to June, production was suppressed by industry supervision, and biodiesel consumption met the plan, with the inventory stopping increasing at the end of May. There were multiple news in the export end. The soybean oil trend is strong, and long positions at previous low levels of palm oil can be held [8]. 3.2 Market Review - In July, CBOT soybean fell below the 1000 integer mark, CBOT soybean oil first rose and then declined, the price centers of domestic and foreign palm oil and Dalian soybean oil moved up, and Zhengzhou rapeseed oil was sorted in a high - level range [10]. 3.3 Fundamental Analysis - **US soybeans**: The good rate of US soybeans was 68 - 70%; the June crushing volume was 185.709 million bushels, the D4 credit limit for biodiesel was 629 million gallons (602 million gallons in May). The Brazilian soybean premium rose to 185 cents/bushel, a nearly two - year high. Argentina reduced the soybean export tax from 33% to 26%, and the export taxes on soybean oil and soybean meal from 31% to 24.5% [13]. - **Palm oil**: In July, Malaysia's palm oil exports decreased by 7 - 14%, production increased by 7%, and the "reciprocal tariff" imposed by the US on Malaysia was reduced from 25% to 19%. From May to June, Indonesia's palm oil exports increased, and the reference price of crude palm oil in August was raised to 910.91 US dollars/ton. The US imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian palm oil. India's palm oil imports in June increased to 956,000 tons [13]. - **Import and crushing**: In June, China imported 12.264 million tons of soybeans, with a cumulative import of 49.37 million tons from January to June, a year - on - year increase of 1.8%; imported 350,000 tons of palm oil, with a cumulative import of 1.07 million tons from January to June, a year - on - year decrease of 11.6%; imported 150,000 tons of rapeseed oil, with a cumulative import of 1.18 million tons from January to June, a year - on - year increase of 25.7%; imported 184,500 tons of rapeseed, a month - on - month decrease of 45% and a year - on - year decrease of 69.69%. In July, the soybean crushing operation rate remained high, and the inventory accumulation progress of soybean in oil mills slowed down; the rapeseed crushing operation rate and oil mill inventory were both low [13]. - **Inventory**: By the end of July, the soybean oil inventory increased for three consecutive months to 1.09 million tons; the rapeseed oil inventory decreased for more than two months to 710,000 tons, a decrease of 180,000 tons from the previous high; the palm oil inventory accumulated to 590,000 tons, an increase of 160,000 tons from the previous low. The total inventory of the three major oils increased to 2.32 million tons, compared with 1.94 million tons in the same period of the previous year [13]. - **Spot price**: In July, the spot prices of oils generally rose. As of July 31, the soybean oil price was 8343 yuan/ton, a 2% increase from the previous month; the palm oil price was 8968 yuan/ton, a 5.61% increase from the previous month; the rapeseed oil price was 9665 yuan/ton, a slight 0.68% increase from the previous month [13]. - **Demand**: In July, the spot trading volume of soybean oil increased, while that of rapeseed oil and palm oil decreased significantly. The trading volume of soybean oil was 463,200 tons (381,500 tons in June); the trading volume of palm oil was 10,375 tons (27,449 tons in June); the trading volume of rapeseed oil was 4500 tons (76,000 tons in June) [13]. 3.4 Spread Tracking No specific content provided in the part of spread tracking in the text.

Group 1: Main Views - This month, cotton prices first rose and then fell. The July USDA report on U.S. cotton was bearish, with increased planting area, slightly decreased yield per unit, and slightly increased ending stocks. The Fed maintained the benchmark interest rate, and the U.S. dollar index continued to rise, suppressing U.S. commodities. The weather in U.S. cotton-growing areas was favorable, and the export of U.S. cotton was weak. In China, the commercial cotton inventory was decreasing, imports were low, downstream demand was in the off - season, and the extension of Sino - U.S. tariff measures was negative for cotton textile exports. The new cotton in Xinjiang was in the full - bloom stage, and the high - temperature situation had eased [6]. - The strategy is to note that the good weather in U.S. cotton - growing areas and the extension of Sino - U.S. tariffs have pressured U.S. cotton to fluctuate weakly. In China, low imports and continuous consumption of commercial inventory have led to a relatively fast de - stocking process, but downstream demand is still weak, and Sino - U.S. tariffs continue to suppress terminal exports. With an increase in the planting area of new - season cotton and the alleviation of high - temperature in Xinjiang, Zhengzhou cotton first rose and then fell. Pay attention to weather changes in growing areas, and Zhengzhou cotton will continue to bottom out at a low level [6]. Group 2: Market Review - As of July 31, the ICE U.S. cotton 12 contract closed at 67.22 cents per pound, down 0.82 points from the previous month's close, with a monthly decline of 1.21%. The CF2509 contract closed at 13,650 yuan per ton, down 90 points from the opening, with a monthly decline of 0.66% [8]. Group 3: Fundamental Analysis External Market - U.S. Cotton - **Balance Sheet**: In 2025/26, the planting area is expected to be 10.12 million acres, a month - on - month increase of 250,000 acres; the harvest area is expected to be 8.66 million acres, an increase of 470,000 acres; the yield per unit is expected to be 809 pounds per acre, a decrease of 11 pounds per acre; the output is expected to be 14.6 million bales, an increase of 600,000 bales; the total supply is expected to be 18.71 million bales, an increase of 300,000 bales; the total consumption is expected to be 14.2 million bales, unchanged; the ending stocks are expected to be 4.6 million bales, an increase of 300,000 bales [15][16]. - **Goodness - to - Grade Ratio**: As of the week of July 27, the goodness - to - grade ratio of U.S. cotton was 55%, lower than the previous week but higher than the same period last year; the boll - setting rate was 44%, higher than the previous week but lower than the same period last year and the five - year average; the squaring rate was 80%, higher than the previous week but lower than the same period last year and the five - year average [20]. - **Exports**: As of July 24, the net export sales of U.S. upland cotton in the 2024/2025 season were 39,000 bales, compared with - 33,000 bales in the previous week; the net sales in the 2025/2026 season were 72,000 bales, compared with 133,000 bales in the previous week. The cumulative export sales were 1.0088 million bales, accounting for 93.31% of the July USDA report [24]. Domestic Market - **Spinning Mills' Operation**: As of July 31, the operating load of mainstream spinning mills was 66.6%, a month - on - month decrease of 1.48%. The operating rate continued to decline, downstream orders did not change significantly, and the sales of spinning mills were slow. The operating rate of inland spinning mills was about 50%, while that in Xinjiang remained stable [28]. - **Spinning Mills' Inventory**: As of July 31, the cotton inventory of mainstream spinning mills in terms of days was 27.80 days, and the yarn inventory of major spinning mills was 31.7 days, a month - on - month increase of 0.32% [31]. - **Cotton Inventory**: As of July 25, the total commercial cotton inventory was 2.3056 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 151,900 tons (a decrease of 6.18%). As of July 31, the inventory of imported cotton at major ports decreased by 5.07% week - on - week, with a total inventory of 335,400 tons [34].