1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Black Metal Industry**: Iron ore - oscillate strongly; Coal and coke - oscillate upward; Rolled steel and rebar - oscillate at a high level; Glass - adjust; Soda ash - oscillate [2] - **Financial Industry**: CSI 50 - rebound; CSI 300 - oscillate; CSI 500 - oscillate; CSI 1000 - upward; 2 - year Treasury bond - oscillate; 5 - year Treasury bond - oscillate; 10 - year Treasury bond - weaken; Gold - oscillate at a high level; Silver - oscillate at a high level [3][4] - **Light Industry**: Pulp - consolidate; Logs - oscillate [5][6] - **Oil and Fat Industry**: Soybean oil - oscillate upward; Palm oil - oscillate upward; Rapeseed oil - oscillate upward; Bean meal - oscillate strongly; Rapeseed meal - oscillate strongly; Bean No. 2 - oscillate strongly; Bean No. 1 - oscillate weakly [6][7] - **Agricultural Products**: Live pigs - oscillate weakly [7] - **Soft Commodities**: Rubber - oscillate; PX - wait - and - see; PTA - oscillate; MEG - buy on dips; PR - wait - and - see; PF - wait - and - see [9][10][11] 2. Core Views of the Report - The report provides investment ratings and market trend analyses for various industries including black metal, financial, light industry, oil and fat, agricultural products, and soft commodities. It analyzes factors such as supply - demand relationships, policy impacts, and geopolitical situations in each industry to guide investment decisions [2][3][4] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Black Metal Industry - **Iron ore**: Short - term manufacturing recovery is interrupted, policy expectations are falsified, and supply is seasonally decreasing. Steel mills' production drive is strong, and iron ore is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term [2] - **Coal and coke**: Supply - side concerns lead to limited production capacity release, and supply - demand expectations support prices [2] - **Rolled steel and rebar**: There are supply reduction expectations due to production restrictions. Demand is weak, and it is recommended to buy on dips [2] - **Glass**: Market speculation cools, and the industry is in an adjustment cycle with low downstream inventory and un - recovered demand [2] - **Soda ash**: The market is affected by sentiment, and the price is expected to oscillate [2] Financial Industry - **Stock index futures/options**: Market rebounds, risk preference recovers, and it is recommended to hold long positions lightly [3][4] - **Treasury bonds**: Market interest rates rebound, and bond prices fall. It is recommended to hold long positions lightly [3][4] - **Gold and silver**: Gold is affected by multiple factors and is expected to oscillate at a high level. Silver is also expected to oscillate at a high level [3][4][6] Light Industry - **Pulp**: Supply - demand is weak, and prices are expected to consolidate [6] - **Logs**: Supply pressure is small, and prices are expected to oscillate [6] Oil and Fat Industry - **Oils**: Supply - demand fundamentals are strong, and prices are expected to oscillate upward [6][7] - **Meals**: Supply is abundant globally, but there are short - term bullish factors, and prices are expected to oscillate strongly [7] Agricultural Products - **Live pigs**: Supply increases, and consumption is restricted by high temperatures. Prices are expected to oscillate weakly [7] Soft Commodities - **Rubber**: Supply - demand gap narrows, and prices are expected to be strong in the short term [9][10] - **PX, PTA, MEG, PR, PF**: Affected by factors such as oil prices, supply - demand, and costs, prices show different trends [9][10][11]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the reports [1][2][3] Group 2: Core Views - The Middle East situation may deteriorate, causing strong fluctuations in the market. It is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines due to high game - playing difficulty amidst geopolitical conflicts and tariff turmoil [1][3] - In the short - term, the market may rebound. Risk - takers are advised to take light positions in specific contracts, and partial profit - taking and stop - loss settings are recommended. For the long - term, it is advised to take profits when prices rise and wait for a pullback to stabilize [3] - Amidst the volatile international situation, the market shows a positive spread structure with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines or try with light positions for arbitrage strategies [3] Group 3: Summary Based on Related Contents Shipping Indexes - On August 4, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 1130.12 points, down 12.0%. On August 8, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) composite index was 1053.86 points, down 3.11% from the previous period; the European route was 1257.71 points, down 8.37%; the US - West route was 1042.91 points, down 6.42% [1] - On August 8, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1489.68 points, down 61.06 points from the previous period. The SCFI price for the European route was 1961 USD/TEU, down 4.39%; for the US - West route, it was 1823 USD/FEU, down 9.80%. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) composite index was 1200.73 points, down 2.6%; the European route was 1799.05 points, up 0.5%; the US - West route was 827.84 points, down 5.6% [1] Manufacturing and Service PMIs - In July, the eurozone's manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7; the service PMI preliminary value was 51.2, higher than the expected 50.7; the composite PMI preliminary value was 51, higher than the expected 50.8. The eurozone's SENTIX investor confidence index in July jumped to 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [1] - In July, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The US's July S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, lower than the expected 52.7; the service PMI preliminary value was 55.2, higher than the expected 53; the composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, a new high since December 2024 [2] Market and Contract Information - On August 8, the main contract 2510 closed at 1436.0, down 1.34%, with a trading volume of 5.64 million lots and an open interest of 5.66 million lots, an increase of 3006 lots from the previous day [3] - The Trump administration postponed the tariff negotiation date to August 1, and the spot market price range has been set with a small price increase to test the market, leading to a small rebound in the market [3] - The Middle East situation may worsen, and the detour situation cannot be restored in the near term. Maersk raised its full - year profit, making the market sentiment optimistic and the market oscillating strongly [3] Geopolitical Events - On August 10, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the Israeli army's next - stage military operations will focus on two locations still controlled by Hamas, and the Israeli army has controlled about 70% - 75% of the Gaza Strip [3][4] - On August 8, the Israeli government's security cabinet passed the so - called "five principles to end the war", including disarming Hamas and other contents [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - Due to the potential deterioration of the Middle - East situation, the market is strongly volatile with large recent fluctuations. It is not recommended to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [1][3]. - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff turmoil, the trading difficulty is high. It is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [3]. - In the context of international situation turmoil, the forward - spread structure is dominant with large fluctuations. It is recommended to temporarily stay on the sidelines or try with light positions [3]. - For long - term strategies, it is recommended to take profits when the contracts reach high levels, wait for the correction to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent trend [3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Conditions and Price Indexes - On August 4, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US - West route was 1130.12 points, down 12.0% from the previous period [1]. - On August 8, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1053.86 points, down 3.11% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 1257.71 points, down 8.37% from the previous period; the NCFI for the US - West route was 1042.91 points, down 6.42% from the previous period [1]. - On August 8, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1489.68 points, down 61.06 points from the previous period; the SCFI price for the European route was 1961 USD/TEU, down 4.39% from the previous period; the SCFI for the US - West route was 1823 USD/FEU, down 9.80% from the previous period [1]. - On August 8, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1200.73 points, down 2.6% from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1799.05 points, up 0.5% from the previous period; the CCFI for the US - West route was 827.84 points, down 5.6% from the previous period [1]. PMI Data - The eurozone's July manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7 and the previous value of 49.5; the services PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7 and the previous value of 50.5; the composite PMI preliminary value was 51, higher than the expected 50.8 and the previous value of 50.6; the SENTIX investor confidence index jumped to 4.5, significantly higher than 0.2 in June and the market - expected 1.1, reaching the highest level since April 2022 [1]. - China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing prosperity [2]. - The US July S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, with an expected 52.7 and a previous value of 52.9; the services PMI preliminary value was 55.2, with an expected 53 and a previous value of 52.9; the Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, reaching a new high since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9 [2]. Market Strategies - Short - term strategy: The short - term market may mainly rebound. Risk - preferring investors have been recommended to try long positions with light positions below 1300 for the 2510 contract (which has made a profit of over 300 points). For the EC2512 contract, light - position short - selling has been recommended, and it is recommended to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses [3]. - Arbitrage strategy: Against the backdrop of international situation turmoil, the forward - spread structure is dominant with large fluctuations. It is recommended to temporarily stay on the sidelines or try with light positions [3]. - Long - term strategy: It is recommended to take profits when the contracts reach high levels, wait for the correction to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent trend [3]. Contract Information - On August 8, the main contract 2510 closed at 1436.0, with a decline of 1.34%, a trading volume of 5.64 million lots, and an open interest of 5.66 million lots, an increase of 3006 lots from the previous day [3]. - The up - limit and down - limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 have been adjusted to 18%. The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 28%. The intraday opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [3]. Geopolitical and Trade Situations - Trump has continued to impose tariffs on multiple countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, further hitting re - export trade. The Trump administration has postponed the tariff negotiation date to August 1. The spot market price range has been determined, with a small price increase to test the market, and the market has slightly rebounded [3]. - The Middle - East situation may deteriorate, and the current detour situation cannot be restored in the near future. Coupled with Maersk's upward adjustment of its annual profit, the market sentiment is relatively optimistic, and the market is strongly volatile [1][3]. - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the Israeli military's next - stage military operations will focus on two locations still under Hamas control, and the Israeli military has controlled about 70% - 75% of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli security cabinet has instructed the military to clear the "last strongholds of Hamas" [3]. - The Israeli government's security cabinet has passed the so - called "five principles to end the war", including disarming Hamas, repatriating all Israeli detainees, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, maintaining Israeli security control over the Gaza Strip, and establishing a civilian government that does not belong to Hamas or the Palestinian National Authority [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, the game in the shipping market is challenging, and it is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [1][3]. - Given the potential deterioration of the Middle - East situation and the suspension of the detour situation, along with Maersk's profit increase, the market sentiment is optimistic, but the market is volatile, and risk control is necessary [1][3]. Summary by Relevant Content Shipping Market Conditions - On August 8, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 1130.12 points, down 12.0% [1]. - The Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) on August 8: the composite index was 1053.86 points, down 3.11%; the European route was 1257.71 points, down 8.37%; the US - West route was 1042.91 points, down 6.42% [1]. - The Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) on August 8: the published price was 1489.68 points, down 61.06 points; the European line price was 1961 USD/TEU, down 4.39%; the US - West route was 1823 USD/FEU, down 9.80% [1]. - The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) on August 8: the composite index was 1200.73 points, down 2.6%; the European route was 1799.05 points, up 0.5%; the US - West route was 827.84 points, down 5.6% [1]. Economic Data - The eurozone's July manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7; the service PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7; the composite PMI preliminary value was 51, higher than the expected 50.8. The SENTIX investor confidence index jumped to 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [1]. - China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [2]. - The US July S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, lower than the expected 52.7; the service PMI preliminary value was 55.2, higher than the expected 53; the composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, a new high since December 2024 [2]. Market Strategies - Short - term strategy: The short - term market may rebound. Risk - takers are advised to try long positions below 1300 for the 2510 contract (with a profit margin of over 300 points), and partially stop losses. For the EC2512 contract, a light - short position was recommended and profit - taking is advised [3]. - Arbitrage strategy: In the context of international turmoil, the market is mainly in a positive - spread structure with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines or try with light positions [3]. - Long - term strategy: For each contract, it is recommended to take profits when the price rises, wait for the price to stabilize after a pull - back, and then judge the subsequent trend [3]. Market Trading Data - On August 8, the main contract 2510 closed at 1436.0, down 1.34%, with a trading volume of 5.64 million lots and an open interest of 5.66 million lots, an increase of 3006 lots from the previous day [3]. Geopolitical Events - Trump's administration has imposed additional tariffs on many countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, and postponed the tariff negotiation date to August 1. The spot market has a small price increase to test the market [3]. - The Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that the next - stage military operation will target two areas still under Hamas control, and about 70% - 75% of Gaza has been controlled by the Israeli army [3][4]. - The Israeli government's security cabinet passed the "five principles to end the war", including disarming Hamas and other contents [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: High - level oscillation [2] - Coking coal and coke: Oscillating upward [2] - Rolled steel and rebar: High - level oscillation [2] - Glass: Adjustment [2] - Soda ash: Adjustment [2] - CSI 50 Index: Rebound [3] - CSI 300 Index: Oscillation [3] - CSI 500 Index: Oscillation [3] - CSI 1000 Index: Upward movement [3] - 2 - year Treasury bond: Oscillation [3] - 5 - year Treasury bond: Oscillation [3] - 10 - year Treasury bond: Upward movement [3] - Gold: High - level oscillation [3] - Silver: High - level oscillation [4] - Pulp: Consolidation [4] - Logs: Oscillation [4] - Soybean oil: Oscillating upward [4] - Palm oil: Oscillating upward [4] - Rapeseed oil: Oscillating upward [4] - Soybean meal: Strong - side oscillation [6] - Rapeseed meal: Strong - side oscillation [6] - Soybean No. 2: Strong - side oscillation [6] - Soybean No. 1: Strong - side oscillation [6] - Live pigs: Weak - side oscillation [6] - Rubber: Oscillation [6] - PX: Wait - and - see [8] - PTA: Wait - and - see [8] - MEG: Wait - and - see [8] - PR: Wait - and - see [8] - PF: Wait - and - see [12] 2. Core Views of the Report - In the black industry, short - term steel industry growth expectations still exist. There are opportunities in the contract operation of going long on RB2601 and shorting I2601. Attention should be paid to policy implementation and off - season demand. In the financial market, the market has rebounded continuously, and it is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures lightly and long positions in Treasury bonds lightly. For precious metals, the logic driving the gold price increase has not completely reversed, and short - term factors may cause fluctuations. In the agricultural and light industrial products markets, different products have different trends based on their supply - demand fundamentals and external factors [2][3][4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Black Industry - **Iron ore**: Short - term manufacturing recovery is interrupted, and policy expectations are falsified. Supply increases slightly, and steel mills' production drive is strong. There are production - reduction expectations in the later period. Consider the operation of going long on RB2601 and shorting I2601 [2]. - **Coking coal and coke**: Coal mine over - production inspections tighten supply, and transportation is disrupted. The market is in a slightly tight supply - demand state, and prices are likely to rise [2]. - **Rolled steel and rebar**: Tangshan's independent steel - rolling enterprises' production restrictions are beneficial to finished products. Demand is in the off - season, and inventory may accumulate. Consider the operation of going long on RB2601 and shorting I2601 [2]. - **Glass**: The market's speculation sentiment cools down, and the demand is difficult to recover significantly. It is in the adjustment stage [2]. - **Soda ash**: In the adjustment stage, with the market's trading logic returning to the fundamentals [2]. Financial Market - **Stock index futures/options**: The market has rebounded, and risk appetite has improved. It is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures lightly [3]. - **Treasury bonds**: Market interest rates have rebounded, and Treasury bond prices have fallen. Hold long positions in Treasury bonds lightly [3]. - **Gold and silver**: The gold - pricing mechanism is changing. The logic of the gold price increase has not reversed. Short - term factors such as employment data and tariff policies affect the price. Pay attention to the latest CPI data [3][4]. Agricultural and Light Industrial Products Markets - **Pulp**: The supply - demand pattern is weak, and the price is expected to consolidate [4]. - **Logs**: Demand has increased slightly, supply pressure is not large, and the price is expected to oscillate [4]. - **Oils and fats**: Supported by raw material costs, external markets, and demand recovery, they are expected to oscillate upward. Pay attention to weather and production - sales conditions [4]. - **Meal products**: Supply is sufficient in the short term, and prices are under pressure. In the long term, there are some supporting factors. They are expected to oscillate strongly [6]. - **Live pigs**: Supply is increasing, and consumption is restricted by high temperatures. The price is expected to decline slightly [6]. - **Rubber**: The supply - demand gap has narrowed. With the improvement of supply - side factors, the price is expected to be strong in the short term [6][8]. - **PX, PTA, MEG, PR, PF**: These products are in a state of wait - and - see, with their prices mainly affected by cost and supply - demand changes [8][12].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The current geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties have increased the difficulty of market gaming. Spot freight rates are continuously declining, and the market sentiment is pessimistic. The main contracts are fluctuating weakly, and it is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines. [2][5] 3. Detailed Summaries Freight Rate Index - On August 4, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2,297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period, and the SCFIS for the US - West route was 1,130.12 points, down 12.0% from the previous period. [3] - On August 1, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1,087.66 points, down 2.06% from the previous period, and the NCFI for the European route was 1,372.67 points, down 3.53% from the previous period. [3] - On August 1, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced a price of 1,550.74 points, down 41.85 points from the previous period, the SCFI European line price was 2,051 USD/TEU, down 1.86% from the previous period, and the SCFI US - West route was 2,021 USD/FEU, down 2.23% from the previous period. [3] - On August 1, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1,232.29 points, down 2.3% from the previous period, the CCFI for the European route was 1,789.50 points, up 0.1% from the previous period, and the CCFI for the US - West route was 876.57 points, down 0.5% from the previous period. [3] PMI Data - The eurozone's July manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7 and the previous value of 49.5. The eurozone's July services PMI preliminary value reached 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7 and the previous value of 50.5. The eurozone's July composite PMI preliminary value was 51, higher than the expected 50.8 and the previous value of 50.6. The eurozone's July SENTIX investor confidence index jumped to 4.5, significantly higher than 0.2 in June and the market - expected 1.1, reaching the highest level since April 2022. [3] - China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing prosperity. [4] - The US July S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, with an expected value of 52.7 and a previous value of 52.9; the July S&P Global services PMI preliminary value was 55.2, with an expected value of 53 and a previous value of 52.9. The US July Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, reaching a new high since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9. [4] Policy and Market Situation - Trump continues to impose tariffs on many countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, which further hits re - export trade. The Trump administration has postponed the tariff negotiation date to August 1. Some shipping companies have announced freight rate increases, and the spot market has a small price increase to test the market, leading to a small rebound in the market. [5] Trading Strategies - **Short - term Strategy**: The short - term market may mainly rebound. Risk - takers are advised to lightly test long positions below 1,300 in the 2510 contract (it has made a profit of over 300 points), and partially stop profit. For the EC2512 contract, it is advised to lightly test short positions and set a stop - profit. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses. [5] - **Arbitrage Strategy**: In the context of international situation turmoil, the market is mainly in a positive spread structure with large fluctuations. It is recommended to temporarily stay on the sidelines or lightly try. [5] - **Long - term Strategy**: It is advised to take profits when each contract rises, wait for the market to pull back and stabilize, and then judge the subsequent situation. [5] Market Data of Main Contracts On August 7, the main contract 2510 closed at 1,420.4, down 0.98%, with a trading volume of 261,000 lots and an open interest of 536,000 lots, a decrease of 765 lots from the previous day. [5] Contract Adjustment Information - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 18%. [5] - The margin of the company for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 28%. [5] - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots. [5]

Group 1: Report Overview - Report date: August 8, 2025 [1] - Report type: Container shipping daily report - Research group: Shipping research group Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating provided in the report Group 3: Core Viewpoints - Spot freight rates are continuously falling, and pessimistic sentiment is intensifying. The main contract is fluctuating weakly, with large recent fluctuations. It is not recommended to add positions, and stop - losses should be set [2] - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, the game is difficult. It is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [5] Group 4: Freight Rate Index August 4 - Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for European routes is 2297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period [3] - SCFIS for US - West routes is 1130.12 points, down 12.0% from the previous period [3] August 1 - Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) is 1087.66 points, down 2.06% from the previous period [3] - NCFI (European routes) is 1372.67 points, down 3.53% from the previous period [3] - NCFI (US - West routes) is 1114.45 points, down 0.54% from the previous period [3] - Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) published price is 1550.74 points, down 41.85 points from the previous period [3] - SCFI European line price is 2051 USD/TEU, down 1.86% from the previous period [3] - SCFI US - West routes is 2021 USD/FEU, down 2.23% from the previous period [3] - China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) is 1232.29 points, down 2.3% from the previous period [3] - CCFI (European routes) is 1789.50 points, up 0.1% from the previous period [3] - CCFI (US - West routes) is 876.57 points, down 0.5% from the previous period [3] Group 5: PMI Data Eurozone (July) - Manufacturing PMI preliminary value is 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7, and the previous value was 49.5 [3] - Services PMI preliminary value is 51.2, higher than the expected 50.7, and the previous value was 50.5 [3] - Composite PMI preliminary value is 51, higher than the expected 50.8, and the previous value was 50.6 [3] - SENTIX investor confidence index jumps to 4.5, significantly higher than 0.2 in June and the market - expected 1.1, reaching the highest level since April 2022 [3] China (July) - Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level has declined [4] US (July) - S&P Global Manufacturing PMI preliminary value is 49.5, expected 52.7, and the previous value was 52.9 [4] - S&P Global Services PMI preliminary value is 55.2, expected 53, and the previous value was 52.9 [4] - Markit Composite PMI preliminary value is 54.6, a new high since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8, and the previous value was 52.9 [4] Group 6: Market News and Strategy Market News - Trump continues to impose tariffs on multiple countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, further hitting re - export trade. The Trump administration has postponed the tariff negotiation date to August 1, and the spot market price range is set, with some small price increases to test the market [5] - On August 6 (local time), a Palestinian - occupied territory humanitarian aid team composed of the United Nations and non - government organizations called on Israel to revoke the requirement for non - government organizations to submit sensitive personal information of Palestinian employees [6] - On August 6, US President Trump said that the US will impose about 100% tariffs on chips and semiconductors, and no fees will be charged if manufactured in the US [6] Short - term Strategy - The short - term market may mainly rebound. Risk - takers are advised to lightly test long positions below 1300 for the 2510 contract (already out of a profit space of more than 300). For the EC2512 contract, it is advised to lightly test short positions and set a stop - profit [5] Arbitrage Strategy - Against the backdrop of international situation turmoil, the structure is mainly in a positive spread. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines or lightly attempt [5] Long - term Strategy - It is advised to take profits when each contract rises, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the follow - up situation [5] Group 7: Contract Information - On August 7, the main contract 2510 closed at 1420.4, with a decline of 0.98%, a trading volume of 2.61 million lots, and an open interest of 5.36 million lots, a decrease of 765 lots from the previous day [5] - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [5] - The margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [5] - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [5]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: High-level oscillation [2] - Coking coal and coke: Oscillation with a bullish bias [2] - Rolled steel: High-level oscillation [2] - Glass: Adjustment [2] - Soda ash: Adjustment [2] - Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index: Rebound [2] - CSI 300 Index: Oscillation [3] - CSI 500 Index: Oscillation [3] - CSI 1000 Index: Upward movement [3] - 2-year Treasury bond: Oscillation [3] - 5-year Treasury bond: Oscillation [3] - 10-year Treasury bond: Upward movement [3] - Gold: High-level oscillation [3][6] - Silver: High-level oscillation [6] - Pulp: Consolidation [6] - Logs: Oscillation [6] - Soybean oil: Oscillation with a bullish bias [4][6] - Palm oil: Oscillation with a bullish bias [4][6] - Rapeseed oil: Oscillation with a bullish bias [4][6] - Soybean meal: Oscillation [4][7] - Rapeseed meal: Oscillation [4][7] - Soybean No. 2: Oscillation [7] - Soybean No. 1: Oscillation [7] - Live pigs: Oscillation with a bearish bias [7] - Rubber: Oscillation [8] - PX: Wait-and-see [8] - PTA: Wait-and-see [8] - MEG: Wait-and-see [8] - PR: Wait-and-see [8][10] - PF: Wait-and-see [10] Core Viewpoints - In the black industry, short-term manufacturing recovery is interrupted, and policy expectations are falsified. There are risks of production cuts and restrictions in the future. One can try to go long on RB2601 and short on I2601 contracts at low levels [2] - In the financial industry, the market has rebounded continuously, and risk appetite has recovered. It is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures lightly. The government bond market has declined, and long positions in government bonds should also be held lightly [3] - In the precious metals industry, the logic driving the rise in gold prices has not completely reversed. Gold is expected to maintain high-level oscillation [3][6] - In the light industry and agricultural products industries, the supply and demand of pulp are both weak, and prices are expected to consolidate. The fundamentals of logs are favorable, and prices are expected to oscillate within a range. The supply of livestock products is increasing, and consumption is restricted by high temperatures, with prices expected to fall [4][6][7] - In the soft commodities and polyester industries, the supply of natural rubber is affected by weather, and demand shows a differentiated trend. The prices of polyester products are mainly affected by cost and demand, and the market is in a wait-and-see state [8][10] Summary by Category Black Industry - **Iron ore**: Short-term manufacturing recovery is interrupted, and policy expectations are falsified. The total global iron ore shipment volume has decreased, and the arrival volume has increased significantly. Iron ore fundamentals are currently acceptable, but there are risks of production cuts and restrictions in the future. One can try to go long on RB2601 and short on I2601 contracts at low levels [2] - **Coking coal and coke**: Coal mine overproduction inspections have tightened the supply of coking coal, and transportation disruptions have affected the arrival of coke at steel mills. The black futures market is oscillating strongly, and the coke spot market is slightly short of supply. Coke prices are likely to rise and difficult to fall [2] - **Rolled steel**: After the Politburo meeting, the market's speculation sentiment has cooled, and the trading logic has returned to fundamentals. In the off-season, steel demand has decreased, and the overall demand has a pattern of high in the front and low in the back. Steel market supply and demand pressure may increase [2] - **Glass**: After the Politburo meeting, the market's speculation sentiment has cooled, and the trading logic has returned to fundamentals. Glass production capacity is stable, and downstream inventory has room to replenish, but demand has not recovered. In the long term, glass demand is difficult to rebound significantly [2] Financial Industry - **Stock index futures/options**: The market has rebounded continuously, and risk appetite has recovered. It is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures lightly [3] - **Government bonds**: The market interest rate has rebounded, and the government bond market has declined. Long positions in government bonds should be held lightly [3] Precious Metals Industry - **Gold**: The pricing mechanism of gold is changing, and central bank gold purchases are the key. The currency, financial, and risk-hedging attributes of gold all support its price. The logic driving the rise in gold prices has not completely reversed, and gold is expected to maintain high-level oscillation [3][6] - **Silver**: The short-term employment data in the US is weak, and the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut in September has increased, boosting the price of silver. Silver is also expected to maintain high-level oscillation [6] Light Industry and Agricultural Products Industries - **Pulp**: The cost price decline weakens the support for pulp prices. The papermaking industry's profitability is low, and demand is in the off-season. The supply and demand of pulp are both weak, and prices are expected to consolidate [6] - **Logs**: The demand for logs has increased slightly, and the supply center has shifted downward. The supply pressure is not large, and the cost support has increased. Log prices are expected to oscillate within a range [6] - **Oils and fats**: The production of palm oil may slow down, and inventory may continue to accumulate. The import volume of soybeans in China is high, and the inventory of oils and fats is at a high level. The demand is warming up. Oils and fats are expected to oscillate with a bullish bias [4][6] - **Livestock products**: The average trading weight of live pigs is decreasing, and the supply is increasing. High temperatures restrict consumption, and the opening rate of slaughtering enterprises is decreasing. Pig prices are expected to decline [7] Soft Commodities and Polyester Industries - **Natural rubber**: The supply of natural rubber is affected by weather, and raw material prices have risen. The demand for tires shows a differentiated trend, and inventory has decreased. Natural rubber prices are expected to remain firm [8] - **Polyester products**: The prices of polyester products are mainly affected by cost and demand. The market is in a wait-and-see state, with prices mainly fluctuating with cost [8][10]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The bulk market is generally warm, but liner companies have slightly lowered freight rates. The market has fluctuated significantly recently, and it is not recommended to increase positions. Stop - loss should be set [2]. - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, the game is difficult. It is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [5]. 3. Summary According to Related Content Market Indexes and Economic Data - On August 4, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index SCFIS (European route) was 2297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period; SCFIS (US West route) was 1130.12 points, down 12.0%. On August 1, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index NCFI (composite index) was 1087.66 points, down 2.06%; NCFI (European route) was 1372.67 points, down 3.53%; NCFI (US West route) was 1114.45 points, down 0.54% [3]. - On August 1, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index SCFI published price was 1550.74 points, down 41.85 points from the previous period; SCFI European route price was 2051 USD/TEU, down 1.86%; SCFI US West route was 2021 USD/FEU, down 2.23%. The China Export Container Freight Index CCFI (composite index) was 1232.29 points, down 2.3%; CCFI (European route) was 1789.50 points, up 0.1%; CCFI (US West route) was 876.57 points, down 0.5% [3]. - The eurozone's July manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7; the services PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7; the composite PMI preliminary value was 51, higher than the expected 50.8. The July SENTIX investor confidence index jumped to 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [3]. - China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The US July S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, lower than the expected 52.7; the services PMI preliminary value was 55.2, higher than the expected 53; the Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, the highest since December 2024 [4]. Policy and Market Situation - Trump continued to impose tariffs on multiple countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, hitting re - export trade. The Trump administration postponed the tariff negotiation date to August 1. The spot market price range is set, with a 25% small price increase to test the market, and the market rebounded slightly [5]. Trading Strategies - Short - term strategy: The short - term market may mainly rebound. Risk - takers are advised to take light positions below 1300 in the 2510 contract (already with a profit margin of over 300 points) and take partial profits. For the EC2512 contract, light - position short - selling has been recommended, and profit - taking is advised. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses [5]. - Arbitrage strategy: Against the backdrop of international situation turmoil, the market is mainly in a positive arbitrage structure with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines or try with light positions [5]. - Long - term strategy: For each contract, it is recommended to take profits when the price rises, wait for the price to stabilize after a pull - back, and then judge the subsequent trend [5]. Contract Information - On August 6, the main contract 2510 closed at 1420.1, up 0.64%, with a trading volume of 48,600 lots and an open interest of 54,400 lots, an increase of 2253 lots from the previous day [5]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18%. The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28%. The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [5].

Report Overview - Report Date: August 7, 2025 [1] - Report Type: Container Shipping Daily Report - Research Group: Shipping Research Group 1. Overall Market Situation - The bulk market is generally warm, but liner companies slightly lowered freight rates. The futures market fluctuated significantly, with prices rising and then falling. It is not recommended to increase positions, and stop - losses should be set [2]. - On August 4, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2297.86 points, down 0.8% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US - West route was 1130.12 points, down 12.0%. On August 1, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) for the European route was 1372.67 points, down 3.53%, and for the US - West route was 1114.45 points, down 0.54% [3]. 2. Economic Indicators - In the eurozone, the July manufacturing PMI was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7; the services PMI was 51.2, higher than the expected 50.7; the composite PMI was 51, higher than the expected 50.8. The July SENTIX investor confidence index reached 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [3]. - In the US, the July Markit manufacturing PMI was 49.5, lower than the expected 52.7; the services PMI was 55.2, higher than the expected 53; the composite PMI was 54.6, the highest since December 2024 [4]. - China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [4]. 3. Trade Policy and Geopolitical Situation - Trump's administration continued to impose tariffs on multiple countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, which affected transit trade. The tariff negotiation date was postponed to August 1. Some shipping companies announced price increases, and the spot market had a 25% small - scale price increase to test the market, leading to a slight rebound in the futures market [5]. - Geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties make market trading difficult. It is recommended to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [5]. 4. Futures Market Analysis 4.1 Short - term Strategy - The short - term futures market may rebound. Risk - takers are advised to take light positions in the 2510 contract below 1300 (already with a profit margin of over 300 points) and take partial profits. For the EC2512 contract, light - short positions were recommended and profit - taking is advised. Follow - up market trends should be monitored, and stop - losses should be set [5]. 4.2 Arbitrage Strategy - In the context of international instability, the market shows a positive spread structure with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines or take light - position attempts [5]. 4.3 Long - term Strategy - For all contracts, it is recommended to take profits when prices rise and wait for the market to stabilize after a correction before making further decisions [5]. 4.4 Market Data - On August 6, the main contract 2510 closed at 1420.1, up 0.64%, with a trading volume of 48,600 lots and an open interest of 54,400 lots, an increase of 2253 lots from the previous day [5]. 5. Other Information - The daily trading limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 18%, the margin was adjusted to 28%, and the intraday opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was set at 100 lots [5].