1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas: Market concerns about US employment decline and economic slowdown are rising, increasing expectations for Fed rate cuts in the second half of the year, which is favorable for gold. In the long - term, the weak - dollar pattern continues, and attention should be paid to non - dollar assets [5]. - Domestic: Domestic assets present mainly structural opportunities. The policy - driven logic will be strengthened in the second half of the year, with a higher probability of incremental policy implementation in the fourth quarter [5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: Earlier in the week, market bets on Fed rate cuts declined due to better - than - expected Q2 GDP, tariff relaxation, hawkish signals from the Fed's July meeting, etc. However, the July non - farm payrolls data falling short of expectations and downward revisions in May and June, along with rising unemployment, increased market concerns about US economic decline and Fed rate cuts. Key events to watch include US inflation data on August 12, Fed Chair Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole meeting from August 21 - 23, and the August non - farm payrolls [5]. - **Domestic Macro**: Against the backdrop of stable and progressive economic operation in the first half of the year, the tone of the July Politburo meeting focused on improving the quality and speed of using existing policies, with limited incremental policies. The July composite PMI remained above the critical point, and attention should be paid to the negotiation progress between the US and economies such as China and Mexico [5]. - **Asset Views**: For domestic assets, there are mainly structural opportunities. Policy - driven logic will be strengthened in the second half of the year, and incremental policies are more likely to be implemented in the fourth quarter. Overseas, concerns about US employment and economic slowdown are rising, increasing expectations for Fed rate cuts, which is favorable for gold. In the long - term, the weak - dollar pattern continues, and attention should be paid to non - dollar assets [5]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures**: After event resolution, capital congestion eases. With insufficient incremental funds, the short - term outlook is a volatile upward trend [6]. - **Stock Index Options**: The collar strategy strengthens the volatility structure. With rising volatility, the short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The market continues to digest the information from the Politburo meeting. Factors to watch include unexpected tariff changes, supply, and monetary easing. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Precious metals show a volatile upward trend. Key factors to watch are Trump's tariff policies and the Fed's monetary policy. The short - term outlook is a volatile upward trend [6]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping on European Routes**: Attention should be paid to the game between peak - season expectations and the implementation of price increases. Key factors include tariff policies and shipping companies' pricing strategies. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel Products**: After the meeting results are announced, attention should be paid to production restrictions. Key factors include the progress of special bond issuance, steel exports, and molten iron production. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Iron Ore**: Molten iron production slightly decreases, and market sentiment cools. Key factors include overseas mine production and shipping, domestic molten iron production, weather, port ore inventory changes, and policy dynamics. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Coke**: Supply and demand remain tight, and the fifth round of price increases has begun. Key factors include steel mill production, coking costs, and macro sentiment. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Coking Coal**: Market sentiment cools, and the futures price shows an obvious correction. Key factors include steel mill production, coal mine safety inspections, and macro sentiment. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Silicon Iron**: The supply - demand contradiction is manageable, and attention should be paid to cost adjustments. Key factors include raw material costs and steel procurement. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Manganese Silicon**: Market sentiment cools, and there are still concerns about supply and demand. Key factors include cost prices and overseas quotes. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Glass**: The futures price drop has a negative feedback effect, and spot sales and production start to weaken. Key factors are spot sales and production. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Soda Ash**: Freight costs have risen in the short - term, supporting the spot price. Key factors are soda ash inventory. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: The US non - farm payrolls data falling short of expectations has put pressure on copper prices. Key factors include supply disruptions, unexpected domestic policies, less - dovish - than - expected Fed policies, slower - than - expected domestic demand recovery, and economic recession. The short - term outlook is a volatile downward trend [6]. - **Alumina**: There are still disruptions in Guinea's mines, and alumina prices have risen slightly. Key factors include slower - than - expected mine复产 and faster - than - expected electrolytic aluminum复产. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Aluminum**: Attention should be paid to the inventory build - up level, and aluminum prices will move in a volatile manner. Key factors include macro risks, supply disruptions, and less - than - expected demand. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Zinc**: Supply and demand are in a state of surplus, and zinc prices are trending weakly in a volatile manner. Key factors include macro - turning risks and unexpected increases in zinc ore supply. The short - term outlook is a volatile downward trend [6]. - **Lead**: There is still support at the cost end, and lead prices will move in a volatile manner. Key factors include supply - side disruptions, slower battery exports, and unexpected macro and geopolitical changes. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Nickel**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and nickel prices are showing wide - range volatility. Key factors include unexpected changes in Indonesia's policies and supply - chain releases. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Stainless Steel**: Nickel - iron prices are strong, and the stainless - steel futures price has closed higher. Key factors include Indonesia's policy risks and unexpected demand growth. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Tin**: Supply remains tight, and tin prices will move in a volatile manner. Key factors include the expected复产 in Wa State and changes in demand improvement expectations. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Market sentiment cools, and silicon prices are falling in a volatile manner. Key factors include unexpected supply - side production cuts and unexpected photovoltaic installations. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market direction is unclear, and lithium carbonate prices will move in a volatile manner. Key factors include less - than - expected demand, supply disruptions, and new technological breakthroughs. The short - term outlook is volatile [6]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemical Sector - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical expectations are fluctuating, and attention should be paid to Russian oil risks. Key factors include OPEC + production policies and Middle - East geopolitical situations. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **LPG**: Supply pressure persists, and the cost end dominates the market rhythm. Key factors include the cost progress of crude oil and overseas propane. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Asphalt**: After price drops, asphalt valuations are falling along with crude oil. Key factor is unexpected demand. The short - term outlook is downward [8]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: High - sulfur fuel oil is regarded as weak. Key factors are crude oil and natural gas prices. The short - term outlook is downward [8]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Low - sulfur fuel oil futures prices are weakening along with crude oil. Key factors are crude oil and natural gas prices. The short - term outlook is downward [8]. - **Methanol**: There is a short - term divergence between inland and port markets, and methanol is moving in a volatile manner. Key factors include macro - energy and upstream - downstream device dynamics. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Urea**: Domestic supply and demand cannot provide strong support, and export - driven effects are less than expected. Key factors are export policy trends and elimination of production capacity. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Typhoons have affected the port arrival rhythm, and inventory build - up is expected in August. Key factors are the inventory build - up inflection point at ports and device recovery. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **PX**: Market sentiment cools, and prices are returning to fundamental - based pricing. Key factors are the maintenance rhythm of downstream PTA and seasonal changes in gasoline profits. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **PTA**: Multiple devices have unexpectedly shut down briefly, and processing fees are still under pressure. Key factors are the planned production cuts of mainstream devices and the intensity of polyester joint production cuts. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Short - Fiber**: Downstream demand improvement is limited, and there is an expectation of continuous inventory build - up. Key factors are the purchasing rhythm and operating conditions of downstream yarn mills. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Bottle Chips**: The production cut scale in August continues to exceed 20%, strengthening the support for processing fees. Key factor is the future operating conditions of bottle chips. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Propylene**: Weak propane suppresses the market, and it is moving in a short - term volatile manner. Key factors are oil prices and the domestic macro - situation. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **PP**: The anti - cut - throat - competition sentiment has changed, and PP is falling in a volatile manner. Key factors are oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - situations. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Plastic**: Macro - support is weakening, and plastic is falling in a volatile manner. Key factors are oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - situations. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Styrene**: Commodity sentiment is improving, and attention should be paid to the implementation of policy details. Key factors are oil prices, macro - policies, and device dynamics. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **PVC**: It has returned to weak - reality - based pricing, and the futures price is falling in a volatile manner. Key factors are expectations, costs, and supply. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Caustic Soda**: Spot pressure is emerging, and caustic soda is trending weakly. Key factors are market sentiment, operating rates, and demand. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Oils and Fats**: Market sentiment is warming up, and palm oil is leading the rise in oils and fats. Key factors are US soybean weather and Malaysian palm oil production and demand data. The short - term outlook is a volatile upward trend [8]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Sector - **Protein Meal**: The market continues the pattern of strong domestic and weak overseas. Key factors are US soybean weather, domestic demand, macro - situation, and Sino - US and Sino - Canadian trade wars. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Corn/Starch**: Market sentiment remains weak. Key factors are less - than - expected demand, macro - situation, and weather. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Live Pigs**: Supply exceeds demand, and prices remain low. Key factors are farming sentiment, epidemics, and policies. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Rubber**: Rubber prices are stabilizing along with commodities. Key factors are production - area weather, raw material prices, and macro - changes. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The driving factors are unclear, and the futures price is showing amplitude - based volatility. Key factor is significant fluctuations in crude oil prices. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Paper Pulp**: It mainly follows the macro - situation, and attention should be paid to reverse arbitrage during the decline. Key factors are macro - economic changes and fluctuations in US - dollar - based quotations. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Cotton**: Cotton prices and spreads are rebounding. Key factors are demand and inventory. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Sugar**: Supply pressure is increasing marginally, and sugar prices are under pressure. Key factor is imports. The short - term outlook is volatile [8]. - **Logs**: Bullish sentiment is strong, and log positions are increasing and prices are rising. Key factors are shipment volume and dispatch volume. The short - term outlook is a volatile downward trend [8].

Report Summary Core View - Recent COMEX copper prices have fallen significantly by nearly 20% due to the implementation of US copper tariffs, and the spread between COMEX and LME copper has narrowed from nearly $3000 to less than $1000. The exclusion of refined copper from tariffs may lead to an increase in US refined copper imports and a return of copper processing enterprises to the US [2]. - From the supply - demand side, copper mine supply remains tight, processing fees are at a low level, and demand is weak in the off - season with copper rod开工率 falling and terminal consumption dropping. Copper inventory has accumulated again, and refined copper supply - demand has weakened [3]. - Looking ahead, COMEX copper has fallen, and the C - L spread is approaching the historical average. Conditional spot investors can conduct short - selling arbitrage operations on COMEX copper, and pay attention to the long - LME and short - SHFE copper cross - market arbitrage [4]. Latest Dynamic and Reasons - The US will impose a 50% tariff on imported semi - finished copper products and copper - intensive derivatives starting from August 1, but refined copper is excluded, which is different from market expectations. This may lead to an increase in US refined copper imports and a return of copper processing enterprises to the US [2]. Fundamental Situation - Supply side: Copper mine supply is tight, processing fees are at a low level, and the production guidance of some copper mines has been lowered, increasing the production risk of smelters [3]. - Demand side: In the off - season, copper rod开工率 has declined, terminal consumption such as household appliances has decreased, and copper inventory has accumulated again, and refined copper supply - demand has weakened [3]. - Other factors: The Fed maintained the benchmark interest rate in July, the expectation of a September rate cut has decreased, and investors are becoming more cautious as the expiration date of the reciprocal tariff approaches [3]. Summary and Strategy - Spot investors with conditions can conduct short - selling arbitrage operations on COMEX copper according to their own situations [4]. - Pay attention to the long - LME and short - SHFE copper cross - market arbitrage due to the relatively high SHFE/LME ratio and positive import profit [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The global geopolitical tensions and US tariff proposals have led to a stagnant oil market, with traders on the sidelines. The decline in domestic manufacturing activity and weakening domestic and export demand have dragged down domestic commodities and the energy - chemical sector. The high volatility of crude oil continues, while the chemical industry is weaker due to the cooling of market sentiment [2][3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Outlook - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical factors continue to drive oil prices, with high refinery开工 rates in China and the US providing support. However, supply pressure from OPEC+ is also present. The strong current situation driven by high refinery开工 and the weak expectation driven by supply pressure lead to oil price oscillations. Attention should be paid to geopolitical risks [9] - **Asphalt**: With rising oil prices, short - selling opportunities for asphalt emerge. The current asphalt price is overvalued, and the monthly spread is expected to decline as warehouse receipts increase [10] - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It is regarded as weak. Supply is increasing while demand is decreasing, and geopolitical factors only cause short - term price fluctuations [10] - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Its price follows the weakening of crude oil. It faces factors such as falling shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur fuel substitution, and is expected to maintain low - valuation fluctuations [12] - **PX**: The commodity sentiment has cooled, but the cost still provides some support. The overall supply - demand pattern has limited changes, and the inventory remains at a low level [14] - **PTA**: Some plants have short - term shutdowns, and the cost still has some support. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to the implementation of major plant maintenance at the beginning of August [15] - **Pure Benzene**: There is no obvious driving force, and it oscillates in a narrow range. The fundamental situation has improved in the third quarter, but the rebound is restricted by inventory pressure [18] - **Styrene**: The commodity sentiment has cooled, and it oscillates in a narrow range. There is an expectation of weakening supply - demand, and port inventories are accumulating [19] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Typhoons have temporarily affected port inventory reduction. In the short term, the cost support has weakened, and supply pressure has increased. There is an expectation of inventory inflection [20] - **Short - Fiber**: The inventory has increased month - on - month. The price passively follows the raw materials, and downstream demand remains weak [22] - **Bottle - Chip**: It returns to the cost - pricing model. The price oscillates weakly following the decline of upstream raw materials [23] - **Methanol**: The port inventory is accumulating, and it oscillates in the short term. The production profit is still relatively high, and there is a negative feedback expectation in the downstream olefin sector [24] - **Urea**: The demand is generally weak, and the market is in a state of weak downward movement. The supply - demand pattern of strong supply and weak demand remains unchanged, and the market is expected to oscillate or decline [25] - **Plastic**: The maintenance rate has decreased, and it oscillates. Oil prices oscillate in the short term, and the supply pressure is still present. The demand is in the off - season, and overseas factors need to be monitored [27] - **PP**: Attention should be paid to the Sino - US game, and it oscillates. Oil prices oscillate, the supply side has an incremental trend, and the demand side is weak. Overseas factors and Sino - US tariff games need to be monitored [29] - **PL**: It mainly follows the fluctuations, and may oscillate in the short term. The short - term capital game is significant, and the spot impact is limited [29] - **PVC**: The policy expectation has cooled, and it mainly oscillates. The market sentiment has cooled, the fundamental situation is under pressure, and the cost is expected to rise [32] - **Caustic Soda**: The spot price has been unexpectedly reduced, and it is under cautious pressure. The downstream demand has marginal changes, and the production is at a high level. The downward space is limited due to low inventory and cost support [32] 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring 3.2.1 Energy - Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Inter - term Spreads**: Different varieties have different inter - term spread values and changes. For example, Brent's M1 - M2 spread is 0.8 with a change of 0.03, and PX's 1 - 5 month spread is 26 with a change of - 18 [33] - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: Each variety has corresponding basis and warehouse receipt data. For example, asphalt's basis is 126 with a change of - 9, and the number of warehouse receipts is 81140 [34] - **Cross - Variety Spreads**: There are also corresponding cross - variety spread values and changes. For example, the 1 - month PP - 3MA spread is - 335 with a change of 28 [35] 3.2.2 Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring - Not provided with specific summarized content in the given text, only variety names are listed such as methanol, urea, etc. [36][47]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly mention the overall industry investment rating. However, it provides mid - term outlooks for each metal, which can be summarized as follows based on the rating standard (expected price movement within 2 - 12 weeks): - **Copper**: Expected to be in a volatile pattern [8][9] - **Alumina**: Expected to maintain high - volatility and wide - range oscillation in the short term [9] - **Aluminum**: Expected to be range - bound in the short term and bearish in the medium - long term [11][13] - **Aluminum Alloy**: ADC12 and ADC12 - A00 are expected to be in a low - level oscillation in the short term, with potential for an upward movement later [13][15] - **Zinc**: Expected to be volatile and bearish [15][16] - **Lead**: Expected to be in a volatile state [17][20] - **Nickel**: Expected to be volatile and bearish in the short term, and a short - position is recommended in the medium - long term [21][25] - **Stainless Steel**: Expected to be range - bound in the short term [26] - **Tin**: Expected to be in a volatile pattern, with potential for increased volatility in August [27][29] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report Investors are concerned about weak consumption, causing the non - ferrous metals market to decline under pressure. The 7 - month Politburo meeting was in line with expectations, and potential incremental stimulus policies are yet to be seen. The market's focus has shifted back to weakening consumption. The US and the EU have reached a 15% tariff agreement, and the Sino - US tariff has been further extended. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged in July, and the US unexpectedly did not impose additional taxes on refined copper imports, leading to a stronger US dollar index, which exerts pressure on non - ferrous metals. In terms of supply and demand, the supply and demand of base metals are gradually loosening seasonally, and domestic inventories are rising seasonally. In the short - to - medium term, the rapid rise of the US dollar and the expectation of weakening demand will suppress prices, and there is a risk of further decline in the center of gravity of non - ferrous metals. It is recommended to short zinc ingots at high prices and cautiously consider low - buying and short - term long opportunities for aluminum and tin. In the long term, the demand outlook for base metals remains uncertain, and short - selling opportunities at high prices for some varieties with supply - demand surplus or expected surplus can be considered [1]. 3. Summary by Variety Copper - **Viewpoint**: The US tariff on copper has been implemented, causing a significant decline in COMEX copper prices. - **Information Analysis**: 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 unchanged. China's electrolytic copper production in June decreased slightly month - on - month but increased year - on - year. The spot price of electrolytic copper increased slightly, and the inventory decreased slightly [8]. - **Main Logic**: Macroscopically, COMEX copper prices dropped significantly, and the C - L spread returned to the historical average. In terms of supply and demand, the copper ore processing fee continued to decline, and the raw material supply was still tight. The demand for copper rods decreased, and the copper inventory increased, weakening the upward momentum of copper prices. Attention should be paid to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs [9]. - **Outlook**: The supply of copper is still restricted, and the inventory is at a low level. However, the demand is marginally weakening, and the US tariff on copper is unfavorable to Shanghai copper prices. Copper is expected to show a volatile pattern [9]. Alumina - **Viewpoint**: The market sentiment has declined, and alumina prices are oscillating and falling. - **Information Analysis**: The spot prices of alumina in different regions showed different trends on July 31. There were some spot basis - point transactions, and an overseas transaction of 30,000 tons of alumina was completed. The alumina warehouse receipts remained unchanged [9]. - **Main Logic**: In the short term, the "anti - involution" sentiment and the low warehouse receipts problem dominate the alumina market. Fundamentally, the supply is increasing, and the inventory is rising, but the warehouse receipts are at a very low level. The market price is expected to be in a wide - range oscillation before the significant increase in warehouse receipts [11]. - **Outlook**: Alumina is expected to maintain high - volatility and wide - range oscillation in the short term. Attention should be paid to the "anti - involution" sentiment and warehouse receipts [11]. Aluminum - **Viewpoint**: The social inventory continues to accumulate, and aluminum prices are oscillating weakly. - **Information Analysis**: On July 31, the average price of SMM AOO aluminum decreased, the inventory of aluminum rods decreased slightly, and the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots increased significantly. The warehouse receipts of electrolytic aluminum decreased. The US and the EU are still negotiating trade agreements, and the Sino - US tariffs have been extended again [11][12]. - **Main Logic**: In the short term, the Sino - US tariffs have been extended again, and the Politburo meeting statement is in line with expectations. The supply is at a high level, and the demand is in a weakening trend. The social inventory continues to accumulate, and the spot is at a discount. The off - season inventory accumulation trend may continue [13]. - **Outlook**: The short - term consumption and inventory accumulation rhythm need to be observed, and the price is expected to be range - bound. In the long term, there are concerns about consumption, and a short - selling strategy at high prices is recommended based on the premium/discount and inventory inflection point [13]. Aluminum Alloy - **Viewpoint**: There is still cost support, and the market is oscillating. - **Information Analysis**: On July 31, the price of ADC12 remained unchanged, and the price of SMM AOO aluminum decreased. The import volume of scrap aluminum in June decreased year - on - year. The Sino - US tariffs have been extended, and the Politburo meeting was in line with expectations [13][15]. - **Main Logic**: The cost of ADC12 is supported by the firm price of scrap aluminum. The demand is in the off - season, and the inventory is accumulating. The ADC12 - A00 spread is at a low level, and there is an expectation of an upward movement in the future [15]. - **Outlook**: In the short term, ADC12 and ADC12 - A00 are expected to be in a low - level oscillation, and the market follows electrolytic aluminum. There is room for an upward movement later, and cross - variety arbitrage opportunities can be considered [15]. Zinc - **Viewpoint**: The "anti - involution" sentiment has eased, and zinc prices are oscillating weakly. - **Information Analysis**: On July 31, the spot premiums of zinc in different regions were different, and the inventory increased. A large - scale lead - zinc smelting project was put into production [15][16]. - **Main Logic**: Macroscopically, the "anti - involution" speculation sentiment has cooled down. The supply of zinc ore has become looser, and the smelting profit is good. The demand is in the traditional off - season, and the overall demand expectation is average. The fundamentals are in a surplus state [16]. - **Outlook**: In August, the production of zinc ingots will remain high, and the demand is in the off - season. Zinc prices are expected to be volatile and bearish [16]. Lead - **Viewpoint**: There is still cost support, and the decline space of lead prices is limited. - **Information Analysis**: On July 31, the price of scrap batteries remained unchanged, the price of lead decreased slightly, the inventory increased slightly, and the supply increased. The downstream procurement enthusiasm improved slightly [17]. - **Main Logic**: In the spot market, the premium is stable, and the spread between primary and recycled lead has decreased slightly. The supply of recycled lead is increasing, and the demand is in the transition period from the off - season to the peak season, with the battery factory's operating rate higher than the same period in previous years [20]. - **Outlook**: The macro - situation is fluctuating. The demand is gradually recovering, and the supply may continue to increase slightly. The cost of recycled lead is strongly supported, and lead prices are expected to be in a volatile state [20]. Nickel - **Viewpoint**: The anti - speculation logic has emerged, and nickel prices are oscillating weakly. - **Information Analysis**: On July 31, the LME nickel inventory increased, and the domestic inventory decreased slightly. Many companies in the nickel industry have investment and development plans, and the Indonesian nickel ore association proposed to revise the HPM formula [21][22][23]. - **Main Logic**: The market sentiment dominates the market, and the industrial fundamentals are marginally weakening. The raw material supply may become looser after the rainy season, and the intermediate product output has recovered. The inventory has accumulated significantly, and the upward pressure is significant [25]. - **Outlook**: In the short term, nickel prices are expected to be volatile and bearish, and a short - position is recommended in the medium - long term [25]. Stainless Steel - **Viewpoint**: The price of nickel iron is strong, and the stainless - steel market is oscillating. - **Information Analysis**: The stainless - steel futures warehouse receipts remained unchanged. The spot premium in Foshan was positive, and the price of high - nickel pig iron increased [26]. - **Main Logic**: The prices of nickel iron and chromium iron are stable. The supply is at a high level, and the demand is in the traditional off - season. The inventory has decreased, and the structural surplus pressure has been relieved [26]. - **Outlook**: The cost has increased recently. Attention should be paid to the possibility of production cuts by steel mills. The demand is limited by the off - season, and the price is expected to be range - bound in the short term [26]. Tin - **Viewpoint**: The supply is still tight, and tin prices are oscillating. - **Information Analysis**: On July 31, the LME tin warehouse receipts remained unchanged, the Shanghai tin warehouse receipts decreased, and the position decreased. The spot price of tin decreased [27]. - **Main Logic**: After the mining license is issued, the tin ore production is expected to increase gradually, but the domestic tin ore shortage situation will not change for the time being. The supply of raw materials for smelters is tight, and the operating rate and output are under downward pressure. The terminal demand has weakened marginally [27]. - **Outlook**: The tin price is supported by the tight supply of tin ore. It is expected to be in a volatile pattern, and the volatility may increase in August [29].

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The overall mid - term outlook for the black building materials industry is "oscillating" [7]. - The outlook for specific varieties is also mostly "oscillating", including steel, iron ore, coke, etc. [9][10][13] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - After the important meeting, although the tone is positive, it fails to meet the market's overly enthusiastic expectations, leading to a decline in black prices. However, as the previous bubble is squeezed out, there may be subsequent positive policies. The terminal demand has not shown an obvious turnaround, and the focus currently lies in the intermediate links. The market is volatile, and deep declines are not expected in the short term. It is recommended to wait and see to avoid risks, and focus on policy implementation and terminal demand performance in the future [1][2][6] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Iron Element - Overseas mine shipments have increased month - on - month, while the arrival volume at 45 ports has decreased. Steel mills' profitability has increased again, but iron water production has decreased in some areas due to rainfall, remaining at a high level year - on - year. Iron ore inventories at 45 ports, in berthing ships, and at mills have all decreased. With high demand and inventory reduction in the iron ore market, there is limited negative driving force in the fundamentals. After the macro - sentiment cools down, the price has slightly declined, and it is expected to oscillate in the future [2] Carbon Element - Some coal mines have resumed production, but production disturbances still exist, and overall supply is slowly recovering. The average daily customs clearance of Mongolian coal at the Ganqimaodu Port remains high. Coke production is temporarily stable, and the rigid demand for coking coal is strong. Upstream coal mines are still reducing inventories. Affected by the recent decline in the futures market, the downstream and traders are more cautious. Currently, the supply - demand contradiction in the fundamentals is not prominent, and the short - term futures market is expected to be highly volatile [3] Alloys - The continuous increase in coke prices has strengthened the cost support for ferromanganese - silicon. The manganese ore market is more cautious, but traders are reluctant to sell at low prices, and port ore prices remain firm. The demand for ferromanganese - silicon from steel mills is still resilient, but as manufacturers resume production, the supply - demand relationship may gradually become looser. The supply - demand relationship of ferrosilicon is healthy, and both are expected to oscillate in the short term [6] Glass - In the off - season, glass demand has declined, deep - processing orders have decreased month - on - month, and the number of days of raw glass inventory has increased. After the futures market decline, the spot market sentiment has cooled down. The supply is expected to remain stable. The "anti - involution" sentiment may fluctuate, and the short - term futures and spot markets are expected to oscillate widely [6] Soda Ash - In the long term, the over - supply situation of soda ash is difficult to change. In the short term, the "anti - involution" sentiment has driven up the futures market, but the delivery pressure is large. It is easy to rise but difficult to fall in the short term, and the long - term price center will decline [6] Steel - After the Politburo meeting, the macro - trading has temporarily ended. There is a possibility of policy adjustment on the supply side and an increase in infrastructure steel demand. The export is expected to remain resilient. The actual implementation effect of steel mill production restrictions needs to be tracked. The steel market fundamentals are showing signs of weakening, and there is short - term downward pressure on prices. Attention should be paid to steel mill production restrictions and terminal demand [9] Iron Ore - Port transactions have decreased significantly. Overseas mine shipments have increased, and the arrival volume at ports has decreased. Steel mills' iron water production has decreased, and inventories have decreased. The fundamentals have limited negative driving force, and the price is expected to oscillate after a slight decline [10] Scrap Steel - The supply and demand of scrap steel have increased significantly. The inventory has slightly accumulated, and the price is expected to follow the trend of finished products [11] Coke - The futures market is oscillating weakly, and the spot price has decreased. Coke production is temporarily stable, and demand is still strong. The supply - demand structure is tight, and price increases are accelerating. The futures market is expected to oscillate widely in the short term [13][14] Coking Coal - After the macro - meeting, the market sentiment has cooled down, and the futures market has declined significantly. The supply is slowly recovering, and demand is stable. The supply - demand contradiction in the fundamentals is not prominent, and the short - term futures market is expected to be volatile [13][14] Ferromanganese - Silicon - After the Politburo meeting, the macro - sentiment has cooled down, and the futures price has declined weakly. The supply - demand relationship may gradually become looser, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term [18] Ferrosilicon - The futures price has declined significantly due to the weakening of market sentiment. The supply is expected to increase, and demand is resilient. The supply - demand relationship is healthy, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term [19]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Industrial silicon: Oscillating [6] - Polysilicon: Oscillating with an upward bias [7] - Lithium carbonate: Oscillating [10][12] 2. Core Views of the Report - Due to exchange position limits and fluctuating supply - side expectations, new energy metals maintain high - level oscillations. The contraction expectation and cost increase expectation of the supply side support the prices of new energy metals, but the position limits and unconfirmed news lead to repeated capital expectations, causing high - level oscillations in prices [1]. - For industrial silicon, there is a game between sentiment and reality, and silicon prices continue to fluctuate. For polysilicon, market sentiment is volatile, leading to increased price fluctuations. For lithium carbonate, the market direction is unclear, and it oscillates [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1行情观点 3.1.1 Industrial Silicon - Information analysis: As of July 31, the spot price of industrial silicon fluctuated. The latest domestic inventory was 442,900 tons, a 0.1% month - on - month increase. In June 2025, the monthly output was 327,000 tons, a 6.5% month - on - month increase and a 27.7% year - on - year decrease. The export volume in June was 68,323 tons, a 22.8% month - on - month increase and an 11.6% year - on - year increase. The domestic photovoltaic new installation in June was 14.36GW, a 38.45% year - on - year decrease. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange adjusted the trading limits of some industrial silicon contracts [6]. - Main logic: On the supply side, the submerged arc furnaces of large northwest factories that were under maintenance have recently resumed production, and the resumption of production in the southwest has accelerated. In the short term, the reduction in the northwest still dominates supply changes, but domestic supply may gradually recover. On the demand side, it is still weak year - on - year but shows marginal improvement. The inventory of warehouse receipts has a certain support for silicon prices, but the rate of reduction has slowed down [6]. - Outlook: Silicon factories have a strong willingness to hold prices, and prices have moved up. Macro sentiment and coal prices drive silicon prices to continue to oscillate in the short term. The subsequent resumption rhythm and intensity in the northwest need further observation [7]. 3.1.2 Polysilicon - Information analysis: The transaction price of N - type re - feed material was in the range of 45,000 - 49,000 yuan/ton, with an average price of 47,100 yuan/ton, a 0.64% week - on - week increase. The latest number of polysilicon warehouse receipts on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange was 3,200 lots, an increase of 130 lots. In June, the export volume was about 2,222.65 tons, a 5.96% month - on - month increase and a 39.67% year - on - year decrease. The import volume was about 1,112.69 tons, a 40.3% month - on - month increase. The domestic photovoltaic new installation from January to June 2025 was 212.21GW, a 107% year - on - year increase [7]. - Main logic: Macroscopically, market risk sentiment has declined, and polysilicon prices have fallen again due to exchange position limits. In terms of supply, with the arrival of the wet season, the production capacity in the southwest has increased. It is expected that the output will continue to rise in July - August. In the long - term, it is necessary to pay attention to whether anti - involution policies will limit supply. On the demand side, the photovoltaic installation in the first five months increased significantly, but it over - consumed the demand for the second half of the year, and the demand may weaken. Overall, there is still pressure on the supply - demand situation of polysilicon, and attention should be paid to capital sentiment and policy implementation [9][10]. - Outlook: The anti - involution policy has significantly boosted polysilicon prices. If the policy expectation is falsified, the price may fluctuate in the opposite direction [10]. 3.1.3 Lithium Carbonate - Information analysis: On July 31, the closing price of the lithium carbonate main contract decreased by 3.29% to 68,280 yuan, and the total open interest decreased by 27,750 lots to 699,164 lots. The spot price of battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 950 yuan to 72,000 yuan/ton, and the industrial - grade decreased by 950 yuan to 69,900 yuan/ton. The average price of lithium spodumene concentrate was 785 US dollars/ton, equivalent to 69,500 yuan/ton of lithium carbonate. The warehouse receipts decreased by 7,586 tons to 5,545 tons [10][11]. - Main logic: Currently, the supply - demand drivers are not strong, and market sentiment affects prices. Fundamentally, there are few changes. The weekly output has slightly decreased, mainly due to production cuts in salt lakes and mica mines. The demand is not significantly higher than expected, and the production schedule in August is relatively stable. The social inventory has slightly decreased, and the remaining amount of warehouse receipt inventory after centralized cancellation meets expectations. The willingness to deliver warehouse receipts has recovered as prices rise, and warehouse receipts may gradually recover in August. In general, the domestic supply - demand is in a rough balance in the third quarter, but high prices may stimulate supply. The core factors affecting the market are the anti - involution sentiment and the progress of mining license issues. Before the result of mine shutdown is confirmed, if market sentiment recovers, the price may rise. If the shutdown is falsified, it will return to fundamental trading; if confirmed, it will cause a large gap in the third quarter and drive prices up [12]. - Outlook: In the short term, warehouse receipts and sentiment support the price, and it is expected to maintain an oscillation [12].

Report Summary 1. Core View - On July 29, the margin trading balance of A-shares reached 1.9684 trillion yuan, hitting a ten-year high since July 2015, much higher than the 1.5 - 1.7 trillion yuan during the bull market in 2021 [2] - Leveraged funds actively increased their positions in July, with the market risk appetite at a relatively high level. Since the September 24, 2024 market rally, the central level of margin trading balance has risen from 1.5 trillion yuan to 1.8 trillion yuan, and the oscillation range was finally broken through after half a year [2] - The continuous momentum of optimistic sentiment is strong. Firstly, the "anti - involution" trading is recognized by leveraged funds, betting on the expectation of policy intensification. Secondly, the interim reports catalyze the trading of high - growth sectors. High - growth industries such as pharmaceuticals and technology meet the stock - selection preferences of leveraged funds [2] 2. No Report Industry Investment Rating is Mentioned