1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly mention the overall industry investment rating. However, for each metal, the following outlooks are provided: - Copper: Oscillating [6] - Alumina: High - volatility and wide - range oscillation in the short term [8] - Aluminum: Range - bound oscillation in the short term [10] - Aluminum Alloy: Range - bound oscillation in the short term, with potential for spread recovery later [12] - Zinc: Oscillating in the short term, with a potential decline in the medium - to - long term [14] - Lead: Oscillating [16] - Nickel: Wide - range oscillation in the short term, hold short positions in the medium - to - long term [21] - Stainless Steel: Range - bound oscillation in the short term [23] - Tin: Oscillating, with potential for increased volatility in August [25] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The weak US dollar continues to support non - ferrous metals, but the weakening demand also needs attention. In the short - to - medium term, the weak US dollar supports prices, but the supply - demand situation is gradually loosening, and the risk of weakening demand is increasing, which exerts negative pressure on base metal prices. In the long term, the expectation of potential incremental stimulus policies in China and the supply disturbances of copper, aluminum, and tin still support base metal prices. It is recommended to short copper and zinc on rallies [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1行情观点 - **Copper**: Sino - US tariff suspension is extended, and copper prices are oscillating at a high level. The supply constraint remains, but the demand is marginally weakening. The follow - up focus is on the tariff implementation [6][7]. - **Alumina**: Shanxi Province adjusts the registration authority of some mineral species, and the alumina futures price rises significantly. In the short term, the futures price is dominated by anti - involution sentiment and warehouse receipt issues, with high volatility. The fundamental situation is relatively weak [8]. - **Aluminum**: Attention should be paid to the consumption quality, and aluminum prices continue to rise. The short - term supply is stable, the demand is in the off - season, and the inventory is accumulating. The short - term price is expected to oscillate [10]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The cost support is strong, and the futures price is oscillating at a high level. The short - term supply - demand situation is weak, and the price is expected to oscillate within a range [12]. - **Zinc**: The price of the black series rebounds again, and zinc prices are oscillating at a high level. The short - term supply is loosening, the demand is in the off - season, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term and decline in the medium - to - long term [14]. - **Lead**: The cost still provides support, and lead prices are oscillating. The supply is expected to increase slightly this week, and the demand is slightly affected by the off - season. The price is expected to oscillate [16]. - **Nickel**: The market sentiment is fluctuating, and nickel prices are oscillating widely. The market sentiment dominates the futures price, and the fundamental situation is marginally weakening. It is recommended to hold short positions in the medium - to - long term [21]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price of nickel iron continues to rise, and the stainless - steel futures price goes up. The cost has increased recently, and the follow - up focus is on the demand during the peak season and inventory changes [23]. - **Tin**: The raw material supply is still tight, and tin prices are oscillating at a high level. The supply is tight, but the demand is marginally weakening in the second half of the year. The price is expected to oscillate, with potential for increased volatility in August [24][25]. 3.2行情监测 The report only lists the names of various metals in this section, such as copper, alumina, aluminum, etc., but does not provide specific monitoring content.

Report Investment Rating - The overall outlook for the black building materials industry is "oscillating" [8][10][11][12][13][15][16][18][19]. Core Viewpoints - The coal mine production restriction expectation cannot be falsified in the short term, the coking coal supply is still shrinking, the steel inventory is low, and there is a strong expectation of production restriction before major events, which strongly supports the price. In a stable fundamental state, there may be a resonance between macro - positive policies and the industry in the future. Recently, the black market has been highly volatile and will mainly oscillate within the current range before new drivers emerge [3]. Summary by Category Iron Element - Supply: Overseas mine shipments decreased slightly month - on - month, and the arrival volume at 45 ports dropped to the level of the same period last year, with relatively stable supply and no obvious increase [3]. - Demand: The profitability rate of steel enterprises reached the highest level in the same period of the past three years. Due to regular maintenance, the molten iron output decreased slightly but remained at a high level year - on - year. The possibility of production reduction due to profit reasons is small in the short term. Attention should be paid to whether there are production restriction policies in the second half of the month [3]. - Inventory: The total inventory in the iron ore port area increased due to the concentrated arrival of sea - floating cargoes, but the inventory accumulation range was limited [3]. - Outlook: The fundamental negative drivers are limited, and the price is expected to oscillate in the future [3]. Carbon Element - Supply: Some coal mines in the main production areas reduced production due to factors such as changing working faces and over - production checks, and some coal mines actively stopped or reduced production. Although the Mongolian coal customs clearance remained at a high level, there were restrictions on some traders' haulage recently, which may affect future customs clearance [4]. - Demand: The coke output was temporarily stable, and the rigid demand for coking coal was strong. Downstream enterprises mainly purchased on demand, and the inventory of some coal mines had started to accumulate, increasing the wait - and - see sentiment in the spot market [4]. - Outlook: Under supply disturbances, the short - term supply - demand relationship is tight, and the futures price is expected to be more likely to rise than to fall in the short term [4]. Alloys - Manganese Silicate: The cost support was continuously strengthened by the continuous increase in coke prices. The wait - and - see sentiment in the manganese ore market increased, and the port ore prices remained firm. The downstream demand was still resilient, but the supply - demand relationship might gradually become looser. The price is expected to oscillate in the short term [4]. - Ferrosilicon: The output is expected to increase rapidly. The downstream steel - making demand is still resilient, and the supply - demand relationship is healthy. The price is expected to oscillate in the short term [4]. Glass - Demand: In the off - season, demand declined, deep - processing orders decreased month - on - month, and the number of days of raw - sheet inventory increased month - on - month. After the futures price dropped, the spot market sentiment declined, and the upstream production and sales decreased significantly [5]. - Supply: One production line was still waiting to produce glass. The upstream inventory decreased slightly, with no prominent internal contradictions but more market sentiment disturbances [5]. - Outlook: Although the cost support strengthened due to the recent increase in coal prices, the fundamentals were still weak. The futures and spot prices are expected to oscillate widely in the short term [5]. Steel - Core Logic: The Sino - US tariff suspension is expected to maintain export resilience. The arrival of delivery resources may increase supply pressure. Terminal demand is weak, and the inventory of five major steel products is accumulating. The fundamental situation has marginally weakened, but the low inventory and potential production - restriction disturbances before the parade still support the short - term futures price [10]. - Outlook: Focus on steel mill production - restriction and terminal demand [10]. Iron Ore - Core Logic: Port trading volume slightly decreased. Spot market prices rose. Overseas mine shipments decreased slightly, and the arrival volume at 45 ports returned to last year's level. Steel enterprise profitability reached a three - year high, and the molten iron output decreased slightly. The port inventory increased due to concentrated arrivals, with limited inventory accumulation [10]. - Outlook: With high demand and stable supply, the price is expected to oscillate [11]. Scrap Steel - Core Logic: The average price of crushed scrap in East China increased slightly. The supply decreased as the shipping willingness was low. The demand increased as the electric - furnace profit was good, and the total daily consumption increased slightly. The factory inventory decreased slightly, and the available inventory days were at a low level [12]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate [12]. Coke - Core Logic: Futures prices were strong due to production - restriction rumors. Spot prices increased. After five rounds of price increases, coke production was stable. Downstream steel mills had good profits and high production enthusiasm, and the iron - water output remained high. The supply - demand structure was tight, and the price was still supported [13]. - Outlook: The market has started the sixth round of price increases, and attention should be paid to possible parade - related production - restriction policies [13]. Coking Coal - Core Logic: Futures prices were strong due to supply disturbances. Spot prices were stable. Supply was affected by production - reduction factors in the main production areas and potential customs - clearance restrictions on Mongolian coal. Demand was firm, and some coal mines had started to accumulate inventory, increasing the wait - and - see sentiment [15]. - Outlook: Supply recovery is expected to be slow, and the futures price is likely to rise in the short term [15]. Soda Ash - Core Logic: The market's expectation of supply reduction increased. Supply capacity was not cleared, and production was at a high level. Demand for heavy soda decreased, and light - soda downstream procurement was weak. The long - term oversupply pattern remained unchanged, and there was significant short - term delivery pressure [18]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate widely in the short term and decline in the long term to promote capacity reduction [18]. Manganese Silicate - Core Logic: The futures price was under pressure due to increased supply. The spot price was firm. The cost increased, and the supply - demand relationship might gradually become looser. Attention should be paid to anti - involution policies [18]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate in the short term, with limited upward space in the long term [18]. Ferrosilicon - Core Logic: The futures price oscillated as production recovery accelerated. The spot price was supported by cost. Supply was expected to increase, and demand from the steel - making and metal - magnesium industries was resilient. Attention should be paid to anti - involution policies [19]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate in the short term, and the long - term fundamentals have potential concerns [19].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Industrial Silicon: Expected to fluctuate within a positive or negative one - standard - deviation range in the future 2 - 12 weeks, rated as "oscillating" [7][52] - Polysilicon: Subject to price fluctuations. If the anti - involution policy expectation fades, there is a risk of reverse price movement. The current assessment is based on the impact of policy implementation, and no specific rating is clearly given, but the price is in a state of wide - range fluctuation [10][11][12] - Lithium Carbonate: Expected to have a 1 - 2 standard - deviation increase in the future 2 - 12 weeks, rated as "oscillating and bullish" [13][52] Core Viewpoints of the Report - The trading logic of new energy metals is that the Central Financial Work Conference mentioned the orderly elimination of backward production capacity, strengthening investors' expectations of supply - side contraction for silicon. There are also disruptions in domestic lithium supply, such as the shutdown of a large lithium mine in Jiangxi and a production accident in a lithium carbonate production line in Chile, which boost lithium prices, making lithium lead the rise among new energy metals. In the short and medium term, the expectations of supply - side contraction and cost increase support new energy metal prices, and lithium supply disruptions may push up lithium prices in the short term. However, there is an extreme risk of rising lithium prices. For silicon, the current supply and demand are weak, and the upward momentum of silicon prices is slowing down. In the long term, if there is no substantial supply - side contraction or obvious improvement in demand, silicon prices may decline, and the high growth of lithium carbonate supply will limit the upside of lithium prices [2] Summary by Related Catalogs I. Market Views 1. Industrial Silicon - **Viewpoint**: Market sentiment fluctuates, and silicon prices continue to be volatile. The medium - term outlook is "oscillating" [7] - **Information Analysis**: As of August 12, the spot prices of industrial silicon fluctuated. The domestic inventory decreased by 0.9% month - on - month, with factory inventory down 1.5% month - on - month. In July 2025, the monthly output increased by 3.2% month - on - month and decreased by 30.6% year - on - year. From January to July, the cumulative production decreased by 20.0% year - on - year. In June, exports increased by 22.8% month - on - month and 11.6% year - on - year. From January to June 2025, cumulative exports decreased by 6.6% year - on - year. In June, domestic new photovoltaic installations decreased by 38.45% year - on - year, and from January to June, cumulative installations increased by 107.07% year - on - year. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange adjusted the trading limits for some industrial silicon contracts [7] - **Main Logic**: The supply of industrial silicon continues to recover. In August, the supply pressure may increase. Demand shows some improvement, but the increase in demand from the aluminum alloy sector is limited. Inventory is expected to accumulate further, and there is a risk of market pressure [7] - **Outlook**: In the short term, silicon prices will continue to oscillate under the influence of macro - sentiment and coal prices. The resumption of production by large factories will be the key factor. If there is concentrated resumption of production, prices may be further suppressed [8] 2. Polysilicon - **Viewpoint**: Market sentiment is volatile, and polysilicon prices fluctuate widely. The medium - term outlook is not clearly rated but is in a state of wide - range fluctuation [8][10] - **Information Analysis**: The average transaction price of N - type polysilicon increased by 0.21% week - on - week. The number of polysilicon warehouse receipts increased. In June, exports increased by 5.96% month - on - month and decreased by 39.67% year - on - year. From January to June 2025, cumulative exports decreased by 7.23% year - on - year. Imports in June increased by 40.3% month - on - month, and from January to June 2025, cumulative imports decreased by 47.59% year - on - year. From January to June 2025, domestic new photovoltaic installations increased by 107% year - on - year [8] - **Main Logic**: Macro - economically, the anti - involution sentiment is volatile, and rising coal prices boost polysilicon prices. In terms of supply, production is expected to continue to increase in August. In the long term, it is necessary to pay attention to whether anti - involution policies will restrict supply. On the demand side, the high growth of photovoltaic installations in the first five months has overdrafted the demand for the second half of the year, and there is a risk of weakening demand [11] - **Outlook**: The anti - involution policy has a significant impact on polysilicon prices. It is necessary to pay attention to the implementation of the policy. If the policy expectations fade, prices may fluctuate in the opposite direction [12] 3. Lithium Carbonate - **Viewpoint**: Market sentiment has subsided, and lithium prices retreated in the late trading session. The medium - term outlook is "oscillating and bullish" [12][13] - **Information Analysis**: On August 12, the closing price of the lithium carbonate main contract increased by 1.88% compared to the previous day, opening high and closing low. The total position increased by 52,662 lots. The spot prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate increased, and the average price of lithium spodumene concentrate was equivalent to 79,200 yuan/ton of lithium carbonate. The warehouse receipts increased by 1,440 tons [12] - **Main Logic**: The reduction of production at Ningde Times' Jiaxiawo Mine will be the focus of market games. Fundamentally, there is not much change. Weekly production has rebounded, and the formal shutdown of the Jiaxiawo Mine will reduce weekly ore supply by more than 2,000 tons of LCE. Current demand is not significantly exceeding expectations, and social inventory is slightly increasing. In the future, there will be a large supply - demand gap in the domestic market, but high prices may stimulate supply release. Currently, call options can be held, and attention should be paid to the opportunity of positive spreads between months [13] - **Outlook**: The supply - demand gap caused by the shutdown is expected to keep prices oscillating and bullish [13] II. Market Monitoring 1. Industrial Silicon - The content mainly focuses on the information analysis and logic in the market views section, including price, inventory, production, exports, and policy adjustments [7] 2. Polysilicon - The content mainly includes price information, warehouse receipt changes, import and export data, and the impact of policies and market sentiment on prices in the market views section [8][11] 3. Lithium Carbonate - The content mainly involves price, position, warehouse receipt changes, and the impact of production shutdowns on supply - demand balance and price trends in the market views section [12][13]

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Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - Egypt is an open - market economy with a relatively complete industrial, agricultural, and service system. Its economy is service - led, followed by light industries such as textile and food processing. Oil and gas, tourism, remittances, and the Suez Canal are its four major foreign exchange income sources [1][9]. - Egypt is rich in energy resources, with significant reserves of oil, gas, phosphate, and iron. It plays an important role in global oil and gas trade due to its control of key transportation routes [2]. - In recent years, Egypt has faced challenges in energy production, such as a decline in crude oil production, while also actively promoting energy - related infrastructure construction and renewable energy development [14][29]. Summary by Directory 1. Egypt National Overview - **Geographical Location**: Egypt covers 1001,000 square kilometers, spanning Asia and Africa. It has a long coastline and significant climate differences, with a Mediterranean climate in the north and a tropical desert climate in most other areas [8]. - **Economic Overview**: With a population of about 104 million and over 10 million overseas migrants, Egypt's GDP in 2024 was $403 billion with a 3% growth rate. Services, industry, and agriculture account for 46%, 36%, and 18% of GDP respectively. It is a major food importer and has good tourism development conditions. Its main resources include oil, gas, phosphate, and iron, and its main trade partners are China, the UAE, and the US. In the 2023/2024 fiscal year, its foreign trade volume was $104.7 billion [9][11]. - **Historical Politics**: As one of the four ancient civilizations, Egypt has a long history of dynasties. It has been successively conquered by various powers and finally became the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1971. It plays an important role in international affairs and joined the BRICS in 2024 [12][13]. 2. Oil and Other Liquids - **Crude Oil Grades**: Egypt has three main crude oil grades: Suez, Belayim, and Western Desert. Suez and Belayim are medium - sulfur crude oils, while Western Desert is light - low - sulfur crude oil [14]. - **Production**: From 2014 - 2023, the average daily production of liquid fuels was about 694,000 barrels, mainly crude oil and lease condensate. However, due to a lack of major oil discoveries, production has declined [14]. - **Refineries**: Egypt has 8 refineries with a total rated capacity of about 763,000 barrels per day. Some refineries are being upgraded, such as the Middle East and Assiut refineries [17]. 3. Natural Gas - **Production and Consumption**: From 2013 - 2022, the average annual production and consumption of dry natural gas were about 2 Tcf. Consumption has been increasing, but production growth has stagnated since the 2020s [20]. - **Projects**: Multiple offshore gas fields, such as the Zohr field, have promoted gas production. The government is developing new projects, and in 2023, Egypt flared about 66 Bcf of gas [20][21]. 4. Coal - Egypt does not produce coal and relies entirely on imports. The average annual coal consumption from 2013 - 2022 was about 2.8 million short tons, mainly for the industrial sector, especially construction [24]. 5. Electricity - **Installed Capacity**: From 2013 - 2022, the total power - generation installed capacity almost doubled, with most growth from fossil - fuel power generation. Non - hydro renewable energy capacity also increased significantly, reaching 3.4 GW in 2022 [26]. - **Renewable Energy Goals**: The Egyptian government aims for 42% of total installed capacity to come from renewable energy by 2035. Projects such as a 10 GW wind project and a 10 GW solar project are in development [29]. - **Nuclear Power**: Egypt is starting to develop nuclear power. The El Dabaa nuclear power plant is under construction, with a planned total installed capacity of 4.8 GW by 2030 [30]. 6. Energy Trade - **Oil and Other Liquids**: Egypt controls important oil and gas transportation routes. From 2013 - 2022, it exported an average of about 239,000 barrels per day of crude oil and condensate and imported about 111,000 barrels per day. In 2023, it exported about 166,000 barrels per day, mainly to Europe [31][32]. - **Natural Gas**: Egypt has two major regional gas pipelines. From 2013 - 2022, it exported an average of about 126 Bcf of gas and imported about 122 Bcf. In 2023, it exported about 173 Bcf of LNG, mainly to Europe [35][37].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly provide an overall industry investment rating. However, the mid - term outlook for most energy and chemical products is "oscillation", indicating a neutral stance on the short - to - medium - term performance of the energy and chemical industry [7][9][11][12][14][15][17][18][21][22][24][25][27][28][29][30][31][33][34][35]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector as a whole is in an oscillatory pattern. The root cause of this oscillation lies in the divergence between the industry and the macro - environment, as well as the divergence between domestic products and foreign raw materials. Most chemical products are facing negative basis and increasing warehouse receipts [2]. - Crude oil is under pressure from supply increases and inventory accumulation, with a short - term oscillatory trend. Other energy and chemical products are also affected by factors such as raw material prices, supply and demand, and geopolitical situations, showing different oscillatory characteristics [7][9][10][11][12]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Overall Market Situation - International crude oil futures are slightly weaker due to concerns about increased supply. The macro - environment is influenced by factors such as the postponement of high - tariff collection between China and the United States and US inflation data, which has led to speculation about the Fed's potential interest - rate cuts. The chemical product market is in the process of shifting the main positions from the September contract to the January contract [1]. 3.2 Variety Analysis 3.2.1 Crude Oil - **Viewpoint**: Geopolitical concerns have eased, but supply pressure remains. The short - term outlook is oscillatory, and the price is relatively under pressure [7]. - **Main Logic**: The upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin reduces concerns about Russian oil supply, and the geopolitical premium has declined. OPEC's production increase has brought supply pressure, and the crude oil inventory faces the dual pressure of the peak - to - decline in refinery operations and OPEC +'s accelerated production increase [7]. 3.2.2 Asphalt - **Viewpoint**: It has broken through the important support level of 3500 yuan/ton, and the futures price is expected to move in the direction of least resistance [9]. - **Main Logic**: OPEC +'s production increase in September, the upcoming meeting between Russian and US leaders, and other factors have brought negative impacts. The supply tension has eased, and the demand outlook is not optimistic [9]. 3.2.3 High - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: It is in a weak oscillatory state [10]. - **Main Logic**: OPEC +'s production increase, the increase in heavy - oil supply, and the weakening of demand factors such as the decline in feedstock demand and weak gasoline demand in the US have led to an oversupply situation [10]. 3.2.4 Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: It follows the weak oscillation of crude oil [12]. - **Main Logic**: It is affected by the decline of crude oil, and also faces negative factors such as the decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur fuel substitution [12]. 3.2.5 Methanol - **Viewpoint**: The inland price has support, and it is in an oscillatory state [27]. - **Main Logic**: The supply in Inner Mongolia has tightened, supporting the price. The port inventory has increased, and the downstream olefins are under pressure due to the decline in oil prices [27]. 3.2.6 Urea - **Viewpoint**: The downward trend of the futures price has暂缓, waiting for positive support [28]. - **Main Logic**: There is no effective fundamental support currently, but the low - price new orders have increased, and the market is supported by downstream buying at low prices [28]. 3.2.7 Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Viewpoint**: The cost raw materials are differentiated, and its own driving force is limited, showing an oscillatory pattern [22]. - **Main Logic**: The upstream raw materials show a pattern of strong coal and weak oil, and the supply and demand are stable. The inventory accumulation in ports is not sustainable [22]. 3.2.8 PX - **Viewpoint**: The cost has stopped falling and stabilized, and the bottom support has been strengthened with the restart of downstream devices [15]. - **Main Logic**: The rebound of oil prices and the restart of downstream PTA devices have provided support, and the short - term price will oscillate with cost and sentiment [15]. 3.2.9 PTA - **Viewpoint**: The device maintenance has returned, and the polyester sales have cooled down, with an oscillatory trend [16][17]. - **Main Logic**: The upstream cost is strong, but the supply has increased with the restart of devices, and the downstream polyester sales are not sustainable, so the supply - demand drive is weak [17]. 3.2.10 Short - Fiber - **Viewpoint**: It is supported by sentiment, and downstream yarn mills are stocking up opportunistically [24]. - **Main Logic**: The upstream polymerization cost is rising, and downstream yarn mills are stocking up due to sentiment, but its own fundamental driving force is weak [24]. 3.2.11 Bottle - Chip - **Viewpoint**: It is supported by raw materials, with an oscillatory pattern [25]. - **Main Logic**: The upstream polymerization cost is strong, and the price follows the cost. The processing fee is slightly compressed, and the price is anchored to the cost [25]. 3.2.12 PP - **Viewpoint**: The maintenance is stable, and it is in an oscillatory state [30]. - **Main Logic**: The coal and oil markets have an impact, the supply is increasing, the demand is in the off - to - peak season transition, and the export window is limited [30][31]. 3.2.13 Propylene (PL) - **Viewpoint**: Supported by spot maintenance, the PP - PL spread around 600 is reasonable, and PL is in short - term oscillation [31]. - **Main Logic**: The PDH maintenance in Shandong has increased, and the spot price is strong. The short - term price follows PP and methanol [31]. 3.2.14 Plastic - **Viewpoint**: The maintenance has decreased, the inventory has increased, and it is in an oscillatory state [29]. - **Main Logic**: The oil price is oscillating weakly, the supply is increasing, the demand is in the off - to - peak season transition, and the overseas situation needs attention [29]. 3.2.15 Pure Benzene - **Viewpoint**: The import arrival has decreased, and downstream production has started, leading to increased buying interest and a shift to a Back structure [18]. - **Main Logic**: The reduction in import arrival and the start of downstream production have boosted the market sentiment, and the port inventory has decreased [18][20]. 3.2.16 Styrene - **Viewpoint**: The supply - demand outlook is weak, and attention should be paid to the inventory accumulation in factories [21]. - **Main Logic**: Pure benzene provides some cost support, but the supply - demand situation is weak, with new device production and potential inventory accumulation in factories [21]. 3.2.17 PVC - **Viewpoint**: It is supported by cost and is in an oscillatory state [34]. - **Main Logic**: The macro - environment and supply - demand factors co - exist. The cost is expected to rise, the supply is increasing, and the export has improved [34]. 3.2.18 Caustic Soda - **Viewpoint**: The spot price has stabilized, and it is in short - term oscillation [35]. - **Main Logic**: The fundamental situation has marginally improved, with increased demand from alumina production and a slight improvement in export orders [35]. 3.3 Data Monitoring 3.3.1 Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Cross - Period Spread**: Different energy and chemical products show different cross - period spread values and changes, which reflect the market's expectations for different contract periods [38]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: The basis and warehouse receipt data of various products are presented, which can help analyze the relationship between the spot and futures markets [39]. - **Cross - Variety Spread**: The cross - variety spread data between different products are provided, which is useful for understanding the relative price relationships between different energy and chemical products [41]. 3.3.2 Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring - The report also mentions the basis and spread monitoring of specific chemicals such as methanol, urea, etc., but detailed data and analysis are not fully presented in the provided text [42][54].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Nigeria is rich in resources, with significant reserves of oil, gas, and coal, and the oil industry is its economic pillar. However, it faces challenges such as low domestic refining capacity, high inflation, complex security situation, and under - developed infrastructure [2][11]. - The country's energy production has declined in recent years due to factors like reduced international investment, oil theft, and aging infrastructure. At the same time, it is making efforts in energy infrastructure construction and power development [16][33]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 National Overview - **Geographical Location**: Located in southeastern West Africa, bordered by multiple countries, with a tropical monsoon climate [8]. - **Economic Overview**: In 2023, GDP was $374.9 billion, per - capita GDP was $1,690, and inflation was 25%. The oil industry is the mainstay, but other industries are under - developed. Agriculture has declined due to the rise of the oil industry but is recovering. Main exports are minerals and primary agricultural products, while imports are machinery and consumer goods [9][11][12]. - **Historical Politics**: An ancient African country, now a federal republic with a complex political and security situation, affected by terrorism and armed groups. It pursues an African - centered foreign policy and is a member of many international organizations [13][14][15]. 3.2 Oil and Other Liquids - **Reserves**: Proven crude oil reserves in early 2023 were estimated at 37.1 billion barrels, mainly producing light, low - sulfur crude oil [16]. - **Production**: In 2021, crude oil and Lease condensate production was about 1.5 million barrels per day, down nearly 37% from 2012. Production decline is due to multiple factors [16]. - **Refining**: Although the nominal refinery capacity can meet domestic demand, state - owned refineries have been shut down since 2020, and the government's plan to build small modular refineries has been delayed [20]. 3.3 Gas - **Reserves**: Proven gas reserves in early 2023 were estimated at 206.5 Tcf. From 2012 - 2021, average dry gas production was about 1.5 Tcf, and consumption was 649 Bcf [23]. - **Utilization**: A large amount of gas is flared or reinjected. There is a GTL plant in Escravos with a nominal capacity of 33,000 barrels per day [25]. - **Export**: Nigeria exports most of its unconsumed gas, mainly LNG. In 2021, it exported about 824 Bcf, mainly to Europe and Asia [41]. 3.4 Coal - **Reserves**: In 2022, coal reserves were about 379 million short tons. Production and consumption are relatively low, and coal is imported to meet demand [26]. 3.5 Electricity - **Power Generation**: Mainly relies on fossil fuels, with some hydropower. In 2021, total installed capacity was 11.7 GW, and power generation was about 31.5 GWh, with 74% from fossil fuels [30]. - **Electrification**: In 2020, about 55% of households had electricity, with a significant urban - rural gap. The government is promoting hydropower and solar projects [33]. 3.6 Energy Trade - **Oil and Other Liquids**: Nigeria hardly imports crude oil or Lease condensate. Crude oil and condensate exports have declined. It exports a small amount of oil products and imports a large amount, mainly for power and transportation [35]. - **Gas**: Does not import gas and exports unconsumed gas, mainly LNG. It is expanding its LNG terminal and pipeline capacity [41][43]. - **Coal and Electricity**: Imports coal to meet domestic demand, with an average annual import of 35,000 short tons from 2012 - 2021 [46].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas markets are in a risk - on state this week, but the economic fundamentals will test the sustainability of market sentiment. The personnel changes in the Fed and the US CPI data will guide market expectations of interest rate cuts and risk preferences. China's exports in July showed good performance, but there are risks of decline and restricted re - export trade in the future. For major assets, a defensive layout should be maintained, focusing on the policy and data inflection points in late August [7]. - For domestic assets, reduce the allocation of domestic equities, maintain the allocation of commodities with a focus on the infrastructure and export chain, and maintain the allocation of gold. For overseas assets, reduce the allocation of US stocks, maintain the allocation of US bonds, slightly increase the allocation of RMB funds, and reduce the allocation of US dollar money - market funds [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: The overseas market is in a risk - on state this week under the background of weak US economic fundamentals and intensified tariff threats. The inflection point of the pre - released concentrated overseas demand is approaching, and the economic fundamentals will test the sustainability of market sentiment. The personnel changes in the Fed and the US CPI data will guide market expectations of interest rate cuts and risk preferences [7]. - **Domestic Macro**: China's exports in July increased by 7.2% year - on - year, mainly relying on the strong demand from non - US markets to offset the decline in exports to the US. However, this good performance may be due to pre - tariff rush shipments, and future exports face risks of decline and restricted re - export trade [7]. - **Asset Views**: For domestic assets, reduce the allocation of domestic equities and wait for the policy and profit repair window in the second half of the month; maintain the allocation of commodities with a focus on the infrastructure and export chain, and maintain the allocation of gold. For overseas assets, reduce the allocation of US stocks due to high valuations, maintain the allocation of US bonds, slightly increase the allocation of RMB funds to relieve pressure from a weak US dollar, and reduce the allocation of US dollar money - market funds to be vigilant against interest rate cut games. Overall, maintain a defensive layout and focus on the policy and data inflection points in late August [7]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial - **Stock Index Futures**: After the event is settled, the capital congestion is released. With insufficient incremental funds, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [8]. - **Stock Index Options**: The collar strategy strengthens the volatility structure. With rising volatility, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The market continues to digest the information from the Politburo meeting. Considering factors such as unexpected tariffs, unexpected supply, and unexpected monetary easing, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Precious metals are strengthening in a volatile manner. Considering Trump's tariff policy and the Fed's monetary policy, they are expected to rise in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: Focus on the game between peak - season expectations and the implementation of price increases. Considering tariff policies and shipping companies' pricing strategies, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel**: Inventory continues to accumulate, and attention should be paid to production - restriction disturbances. Considering factors such as the issuance progress of special bonds, steel exports, and iron - water production, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron - water production slightly decreases, and port inventory slightly accumulates. Considering policy - level dynamics, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Coke**: Five rounds of price increases have been implemented, and coke - enterprise production has recovered. Considering steel - mill production, coking costs, and macro - sentiment, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Coking Coal**: Production has decreased due to coal - mine disturbances, and the market is strengthening after sentiment improvement. Considering steel - mill production, coal - mine safety inspections, and macro - sentiment, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Silicon Iron**: The market is sentiment - driven, and there are still concerns about supply and demand. Considering raw - material costs and steel - procurement situations, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Manganese Silicon**: The market is sentiment - driven, and supply pressure is increasing. Considering cost prices and overseas quotes, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Glass**: Inventory has started to accumulate, and rigid demand is relatively stable. Considering spot sales, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Soda Ash**: Warehouse - receipt pressure is emerging, and production is still recovering. Considering soda - ash inventory, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: The risk of overseas recession is rising, and copper prices are under pressure. Considering supply disturbances, unexpected domestic policies, less - than - expected dovishness of the Fed, and less - than - expected recovery of domestic demand, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Alumina**: Warehouse receipts are increasing again, and alumina prices are under pressure. Considering factors such as less - than - expected ore resumption and more - than - expected electrolytic - aluminum resumption, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Aluminum**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and aluminum prices are rising. Considering macro risks, supply disturbances, and less - than - expected demand, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Zinc**: The prices of the black - metal sector have rebounded again, and zinc prices are moving in a volatile manner. Considering macro - turning risks and more - than - expected recovery of zinc - ore supply, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Lead**: Supply of recycled lead is disturbed, and lead prices are slightly rebounding. Considering supply - side disturbances and slowdown in battery exports, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Nickel**: LME nickel inventory is high, and nickel prices are fluctuating widely. Considering unexpected macro and geopolitical changes, Indonesian policy risks, and less - than - expected supply release, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price of nickel - iron is rising continuously, and the stainless - steel market is rising in a volatile manner. Considering Indonesian policy risks and more - than - expected demand growth, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Tin**: The supply of tin ore is still tight, and tin prices are moving in a volatile manner. Considering the expected resumption of production in Wa State and changes in demand improvement expectations, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and silicon prices are moving in a volatile manner. Considering more - than - expected supply cuts and more - than - expected photovoltaic installations, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market direction is unclear, and lithium carbonate is moving in a volatile manner. Considering less - than - expected demand, supply disturbances, and new technological breakthroughs, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical concerns are easing, but supply pressure still exists. Considering OPEC + production policies and the Middle - East geopolitical situation, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **LPG**: Supported by chemical demand, the cracking spread has stabilized. Considering the cost progress of crude oil and overseas propane, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Asphalt**: It has broken through the important support level of 3500, and the futures price is moving in the direction of least resistance. Considering more - than - expected demand, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It is fluctuating weakly. Considering crude - oil and natural - gas prices, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The futures price is following crude oil and fluctuating weakly. Considering crude - oil and natural - gas prices, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **Methanol**: Supported by coal but suppressed by olefins, it is moving in a volatile manner. Considering macro - energy and upstream - downstream device dynamics, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Urea**: Domestic supply and demand cannot provide strong support, and export - driven effects are less than expected. Considering export - policy trends and the elimination of production capacity, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Coal is strong and oil is weak, and supply pressure is increasing. Considering frequent changes in overseas devices affecting port arrivals, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PX**: Subject to planned maintenance, it cannot boost processing fees, and the price is still under cost pressure. Considering significant fluctuations in crude oil, macro - abnormalities, and more - than - expected PTA device maintenance, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PTA**: Subject to cost constraints, it is expected to move in a volatile manner. Considering wide - range cost fluctuations, unexpected device maintenance, and more - than - expected polyester load reduction, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Short - Fiber**: Downstream demand has improved slightly. Considering the purchasing rhythm and operating conditions of downstream spinning mills, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Bottle Chip**: Overall demand is sluggish, and the height of processing - fee repair is limited. Considering more - than - expected production increase by bottle - chip enterprises and a sharp increase in overseas export orders, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Propylene**: It mainly follows market fluctuations and is expected to move in a volatile manner in the short term. Considering oil prices and domestic macro - factors, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PP**: Fundamental support is limited, and it is expected to decline in a volatile manner. Considering oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - factors, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Plastic**: Inventory is accumulating in the upstream and mid - stream, and it is expected to decline in a volatile manner. Considering oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - factors, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Styrene**: The commodity sentiment has improved. Considering oil prices, macro - policies, and device dynamics, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PVC**: Supported by cost, the market is moving in a volatile manner. Considering expectations, cost, and supply, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Caustic Soda**: The spot price has stabilized, and it is expected to move in a volatile manner for the time being. Considering market sentiment, production, and demand, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Oils and Fats**: The MPOB report is positive, and palm oil led the rise in oils and fats yesterday. Considering US soybean weather and Malaysian palm oil production and demand data, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [10]. - **Protein Meal**: The trading volume of far - month basis contracts has increased, and the market is worried about the supply gap in the fourth quarter. Considering US soybean weather, domestic demand, macro - factors, and Sino - US and Sino - Canadian trade wars, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. 3.3 Agriculture - **Corn/Starch**: The market continues to move weakly in a volatile manner. Considering less - than - expected demand, macro - factors, and weather, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Hogs**: Supply and demand remain loose, and prices are fluctuating within a narrow range. Considering breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Rubber**: Supported by strong raw - material prices, rubber prices are rising in a volatile manner. Considering plantation weather, raw - material prices, and macro - changes, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [10]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: Supported by tight raw - material supply, the market is rising. Considering significant fluctuations in crude oil, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [10]. - **Pulp**: The futures market is running stably. Considering macro - economic changes and fluctuations in US - dollar - denominated quotes, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Cotton**: Supported by low inventory, cotton prices are rising. Considering marginal changes in demand, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Sugar**: Sugar prices are under pressure and weakening. Considering imports, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Logs**: Logs are fluctuating within a narrow range. Considering shipment volume and transportation volume, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report provides investment ratings for various non - ferrous metals and related products, with most being rated as "震荡" (sideways movement), some as "震荡偏弱" (sideways with a weak bias). The specific ratings are as follows: - Copper: Sideways [7] - Alumina: Sideways [7] - Aluminum: Sideways [9] - Aluminum Alloy: Sideways [10] - Zinc: Sideways with a weak bias [12] - Lead: Sideways [13] - Nickel: Sideways in the short - term, hold short positions in the medium - to - long - term [20] - Stainless Steel: Sideways in the short - term [21] - Tin: Sideways [22] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overall non - ferrous metals: Weak US dollar supports non - ferrous metals, but the weakening demand needs to be emphasized. In the short - to - medium - term, the supply - demand situation is gradually loosening, and the risk of weakening demand is increasing, which exerts negative pressure on the prices of base metals. It is recommended to short copper and zinc on rallies. In the long - term, the expectation of potential incremental stimulus policies in China still exists, and there are still supply disturbances in copper, aluminum, and tin, so the supply - demand is expected to tighten, which supports the prices of base metals [1] - Individual metals: - Copper: Overseas recession risk rises, and copper prices are under pressure [2][6] - Alumina: Warehouse receipts continue to increase, and alumina is under sideways pressure [2][7] - Aluminum: Pay attention to consumption, and aluminum prices continue to rise [2][8] - Aluminum Alloy: Strong cost support, and the price is in high - level sideways movement [2][9] - Zinc: The price of the black series rebounds again, and zinc prices are in high - level sideways movement [2][11] - Lead: Cost still provides support, and lead prices move sideways [2][12] - Nickel: Market sentiment fluctuates, and nickel prices move in a wide range [2][14] - Stainless Steel: The price of nickel iron continues to rise, and the stainless - steel futures price moves up [2][21] - Tin: Raw material supply remains tight, and tin prices are in high - level sideways movement [2][22] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Copper - Information: The US will impose a 50% tariff on imported semi - finished copper products and copper - intensive derivative products starting from August 1. The Fed maintained the benchmark interest rate. In July, SMM China's electrolytic copper production increased significantly. As of August 11, copper inventory decreased slightly. The US July non - farm payrolls data was far below expectations [6] - Main Logic: Macroeconomic factors show that overseas recession risk rises, and copper prices are under pressure. The supply of copper raw materials is still tight, and the risk of smelter production cuts increases. The downstream replenishment willingness weakens, and the upward momentum of copper prices weakens. Investors are becoming more cautious as the expiration date of the reciprocal tariff approaches [7] - Outlook: Copper supply constraints still exist, and inventory is still at a low level. However, demand is marginally weakening, and the US copper tariff is unfavorable to the Shanghai copper price. Copper is expected to show a sideways pattern [7] Alumina - Information: On August 11, the spot price of alumina in various regions decreased slightly. An electrolytic aluminum plant in Xinjiang tendered for alumina, and the winning price decreased in the low - price range. The alumina warehouse receipts increased [7] - Main Logic: In the short - term, the alumina market is dominated by anti - involution sentiment and warehouse receipt issues, with high volatility. Fundamentally, smelters have sufficient low - cost ores, and the operating capacity has recovered to a high level. The supply - demand balance shows an obvious surplus, inventory is accumulating, and the spot price is slightly weakening [7] - Outlook: In the short - term, alumina is expected to maintain high - volatility and wide - range sideways movement. Try shorting on rallies based on warehouse receipt changes, and gradually close out the 9 - 1 reverse spread [8] Aluminum - Information: On August 11, the average price of SMM AOO aluminum decreased slightly. The inventory of aluminum rods and electrolytic aluminum ingots in the main domestic consumption areas increased. The Shanghai Futures Exchange's electrolytic aluminum warehouse receipts increased. The US imposed new tariffs on multiple countries [8] - Main Logic: In the short - term, the US non - farm payrolls data was below expectations, and the new round of US tariffs on multiple countries was in line with expectations. The supply - side operating capacity is stable, and the marginal change is small. The demand - side is in the off - season, with low initial - stage operating rates and weak demand. Inventory is accumulating, and the aluminum price is expected to move sideways in the short - term [9] - Outlook: The short - term consumption situation and inventory accumulation rhythm need to be observed, and the price is expected to move in a range [9] Aluminum Alloy - Information: On August 11, the price of ADC12 remained unchanged. The average price of SMM AOO aluminum decreased. Some aluminum - related projects in the US are under construction or in operation. The performance of Shunbo Alloy in H1 2025 was announced, and the retail sales of the passenger car market in July decreased [10] - Main Logic: The short - term supply - demand situation is weak on both sides. The scrap aluminum price is firm, providing cost support. The supply - side off - season operating rate continues to decline, and the demand - side is in a strong off - season atmosphere. The inventory shows a pattern of decreasing factory inventory and increasing social inventory. The price of cast aluminum alloy is expected to move in a range [10] - Outlook: In the short - term, ADC12 and ADC12 - A00 are in low - level sideways movement, and the price follows that of electrolytic aluminum. There is room for an upward movement in the future, and cross - variety arbitrage can be considered [11] Zinc - Information: On August 11, the spot price of zinc in different regions was at a discount to the main contract. As of August 11, the inventory of zinc ingots increased. A lead - zinc smelting project in Xinjiang was put into production [11] - Main Logic: Macroeconomically, the demand for steel is stabilizing, and the black - series product prices are rebounding. The US non - farm payrolls data was below expectations, and the US dollar index declined. The short - term supply of zinc ore is loosening, and smelters' profitability is good. The domestic consumption is in the traditional off - season, and the demand is generally expected. In the long - term, the supply of zinc is expected to increase, and the demand growth is limited [12] - Outlook: In August, zinc ingot production will remain at a high level, and downstream demand is in the off - season. Zinc ingot inventory may continue to accumulate. However, the rebound of black - series product prices and the short - term squeeze on LME zinc suggest that the zinc price will show a sideways movement [12] Lead - Information: On August 11, the price of waste electric vehicle batteries remained unchanged, and the price of lead ingots was stable. The social inventory of lead ingots decreased slightly, and the Shanghai lead warehouse receipts increased [12] - Main Logic: In the spot market, the discount is stable, and the price difference between primary and recycled lead is stable. On the supply side, the price of waste batteries is stable, and the production of recycled lead is affected by environmental protection. Some primary lead smelters are resuming production. On the demand side, some battery factories are on holiday due to high temperatures, but the lead - acid battery market has an active trade - in activity [13] - Outlook: The US economic recession risk is increasing, and the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation suppresses the US dollar index. The supply of lead ingots may continue to increase slightly this week, and the supply - demand is expected to be slightly in surplus. The cost of recycled lead provides strong support, and the lead price is expected to move sideways [14] Nickel - Information: On August 11, LME nickel inventory decreased slightly, and Shanghai nickel warehouse receipts increased. There were multiple events in the nickel industry, such as asset acquisitions, investment plans, and production adjustments [14] - Main Logic: Market sentiment still dominates the market, and the industrial fundamentals are marginally weakening. The raw material supply may loosen after the rainy season. The production of intermediate products has recovered, and the price of nickel salts has slightly declined. The surplus of electrolytic nickel is serious, and the inventory has accumulated significantly [20] - Outlook: LME nickel inventory has exceeded 210,000 tons. Nickel prices will move in a wide range in the short - term and hold short positions in the medium - to - long - term [20] Stainless Steel - Information: The stainless - steel futures warehouse receipts increased slightly. The spot price of stainless steel was at a discount to the main contract. The price of high - nickel pig iron increased [21] - Main Logic: The price of nickel iron has stopped falling and rebounded, and the price of chrome iron is stable. The stainless - steel production in July decreased, and the supply - side over - capacity pressure has been relieved. Attention should be paid to the fulfillment of the peak - season demand [21] - Outlook: The cost has increased recently. Attention should be paid to the possibility of production cuts by steel mills. The market's acceptance of high - price products is limited. The stainless - steel price is expected to move in a range in the short - term [21] Tin - Information: On August 11, the LME tin warehouse receipts increased, and the Shanghai tin warehouse receipts decreased. The spot price of tin remained unchanged [22] - Main Logic: The resumption of production in Wa State does not change the tight supply of tin ore in China. The export of refined tin in Indonesia may decline, and African tin production may be affected by the rainy season. The supply - side tightness provides strong support for the tin price. However, the terminal demand for tin is marginally weakening in the second half of the year, and inventory reduction is difficult [22] - Outlook: The tight supply of tin ore provides support for the tin price. The tin price is expected to move sideways. The volatility of the tin price may increase in August [24]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Oscillating with a bullish bias [7] - **Protein Meal**: Oscillating [8] - **Corn and Starch**: Oscillating with a bearish bias [9] - **Hogs**: Oscillating [11] - **Natural Rubber**: Oscillating with a bullish bias [13] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Oscillating with a bullish bias [14] - **Cotton**: Oscillating with a bullish bias before new cotton is on the market [14] - **Sugar**: Oscillating with a bearish bias in the long - term; short - term view is to sell on rebounds [15] - **Pulp**: Oscillating widely [16] - **Logs**: Oscillating, with an operating range of 800 - 850 [18] 2. Core Views of the Report The report analyzes multiple agricultural products. For oils and fats, the MPOB report is bullish, and palm oil led the rise. Protein meal shows an internal - strong, external - weak, near - weak, far - strong pattern. Corn and starch markets continue to oscillate weakly. Hog supply and demand remain loose, with prices oscillating narrowly. Natural rubber prices rise due to strong raw material support, and synthetic rubber prices go up due to tight raw materials. Cotton prices are supported by low inventory, while sugar prices are under pressure. Pulp presents opportunities for low - buying in the far - month contracts, and log prices oscillate with potential low - buying opportunities [7][8][9][11][12][14][15][16][18]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Oils and Fats - **View**: The MPOB report is bullish, and palm oil led the rise in oils and fats yesterday [7] - **Industry Information**: In July, Malaysian palm oil production was 1.8124 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 7.1%; exports were 1.3091 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.95%; and the ending inventory was 2.1133 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.07% [7] - **Logic**: The market awaited MPOB and USDA monthly reports. Under the influence of the bullish MPOB report, domestic palm oil led the rise. Macro - environment factors include the focus on US monetary and tariff policies, the decline of the US dollar and crude oil prices. From the industrial side, US soybeans are expected to have a good harvest, and domestic soybean imports may decline seasonally. Malaysian palm oil production in July was slightly lower than expected, exports were higher, and inventory was lower. Rapeseed oil inventory is slowly decreasing but still high [7][2] - **Outlook**: The oils and fats market is facing multiple factors. Recently, palm oil and soybean oil are expected to be strong, and attention should be paid to the effectiveness of the upper technical resistance of rapeseed oil [7][3] 3.2 Protein Meal - **View**: Market sentiment disturbs, and the price fluctuation intensifies [8] - **Industry Information**: On August 11, 2025, the international soybean trade premium quotes for US Gulf soybeans, US West soybeans, and South American soybeans changed week - on - week and year - on - year. The average profit of Chinese imported soybean crushing also changed week - on - week and year - on - year [8] - **Logic**: Internationally, the expectation of a good US soybean harvest is strong. Domestically, in the short term, inventory pressure and expected Argentine soybean meal arrivals restrict the rise of spot prices. In the long term, there may be a supply gap in the fourth quarter, and the cost supports the far - month contracts [8] - **Outlook**: The pattern of internal strength, external weakness, near - term weakness, and long - term strength continues. Spot and basis may adjust, but prices will stabilize and rise. It is recommended that oil mills sell on rallies, and downstream enterprises buy basis contracts or price at low levels. Hold long positions at 2900 and add positions on dips. Buy options to bet on volatility [8] 3.3 Corn and Starch - **View**: The market continues to oscillate weakly [9] - **Industry Information**: According to Mysteel, the FOB price at Jinzhou Port is 2300 yuan/ton, the domestic average corn price is 2384 yuan/ton, and the closing price of the main contract is 2255 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.53% [9] - **Logic**: Domestic corn prices are stable with a slight decline. On the supply side, inventory has been digested, and the arrival of grain at deep - processing enterprises has decreased. On the demand side, downstream acceptance of high - priced grain is low. Policy - wise, the import corn transaction rate has declined. The new - season corn production is normal [9][10] - **Outlook**: In the short term, there is uncertainty in old - crop de - stocking. After the new - crop is on the market, supply pressure will be released, and prices will decline [10] 3.4 Hogs - **View**: Supply and demand remain loose, and prices oscillate narrowly [11] - **Industry Information**: On August 11, the price of Henan live hogs (external ternary) was 13.66 yuan/kg, with no change; the closing price of the hog futures active contract was 14,140 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.28% [11] - **Logic**: In the short term, the planned slaughter volume in August will increase. In the medium term, the number of live hogs for slaughter is expected to increase in the second half of the year. In the long term, anti - involution policies may lead to capacity reduction. Demand shows narrow fluctuations, and the average slaughter weight is decreasing [11] - **Outlook**: The hog market presents a pattern of "weak reality + strong expectation". Spot prices face pressure, and if capacity reduction policies are implemented, hog prices may turn strong in 2026 [11] 3.5 Natural Rubber - **View**: Strong raw material support drives rubber prices to oscillate upwards [12] - **Industry Information**: Prices of various rubber products in Qingdao Free Trade Zone and the Thai raw material market changed. From January to July 2025, Cote d'Ivoire's rubber exports increased by 14.3% year - on - year, and in July, exports increased by 28.3% year - on - year and 28.5% month - on - month [12][13] - **Logic**: Yesterday's warm macro - sentiment supported rubber prices. Rubber is entering the seasonal rising period, with many speculative themes. Fundamentally, short - term ship arrivals may decrease, and demand is rigid. Supply may be delayed due to heavy rainfall expectations [13] - **Outlook**: With good macro - sentiment and short - term fundamental support, rubber prices are expected to oscillate with a bullish bias in the short term [13] 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **View**: Tight raw materials support the upward movement of the market [14] - **Industry Information**: The spot prices of butadiene rubber and domestic butadiene changed [14] - **Logic**: The BR market rose rapidly on Friday night. It was driven by sentiment - based funds from natural rubber and supported by the short - term tightness of butadiene, its raw material. Butadiene supply did not increase as expected, and downstream demand was good [14] - **Outlook**: In the short term, butadiene prices are expected to rise slightly, and the market may oscillate with a bullish bias [14] 3.7 Cotton - **View**: Low inventory supports cotton prices, and attention should be paid to marginal changes in demand [14] - **Industry Information**: As of August 11, the number of registered warehouse receipts in the 2024/2025 season was 8172. The closing prices of Zhengzhou cotton contracts 09 and 01 changed [14] - **Logic**: In the 2025/2026 season, global cotton supply is expected to be loose. Demand is weak, and inventory is low. Cotton prices are supported by low inventory, and if downstream orders increase in August, it may be beneficial [14] - **Outlook**: Cotton prices are expected to oscillate with a bullish bias before new cotton is on the market [14] 3.8 Sugar - **View**: Sugar prices are under pressure and weakening [15] - **Industry Information**: As of August 11, the closing price of the Zhengzhou sugar 09 contract was 5573 yuan/ton, with no change [15] - **Logic**: In the 2025/2026 season, the global sugar market is expected to have a surplus. In the short term, supply pressure will increase seasonally. Attention should be paid to the external market, as some institutions have lowered their forecasts for Brazilian sugar production [15] - **Outlook**: In the long term, sugar prices are expected to decline due to the expected supply surplus. In the short term, it is recommended to sell on rebounds, with the contract expected to operate in the range of 5600 - 5900 [15] 3.9 Pulp - **View**: Negative factors have been priced in for a long time. Pay attention to low - buying opportunities in far - month contracts [16] - **Industry Information**: The prices of various pulp products in Shandong changed [16] - **Logic**: Futures prices rose yesterday, but the spot market was still weak. Supply of broad - leaf pulp is abundant, and demand is weak. Overseas markets are also weak. However, the price is at a low level, and negative factors have been fully priced in [16] - **Outlook**: The pulp futures market is expected to oscillate widely, with the main 11 - contract expected to fluctuate in the range of 5000 - 5500. For a single - side strategy, pay attention to low - buying opportunities when the 01 contract drops to around 5200 - 5250 [16] 3.10 Logs - **View**: The market oscillates. Pay attention to low - buying opportunities within the range [18] - **Industry Information**: No new incremental information was provided, and the market returned to fundamental trading [18] - **Logic**: The market oscillated yesterday. The fundamental situation has marginally improved, with an increase in valuation, a reduction in hedging pressure, and a decline in port arrivals. However, there are also negative factors such as low acceptance of price increases by downstream and potential pressure from undigested warehouse receipts [18] - **Outlook**: The market has multiple factors at play. The cost has increased, and supply pressure has eased. It is recommended to operate in the range of 800 - 850 [18][20]