Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the reports [1][2][3] Core Views - Due to the repeated Middle - East situation, current prices are falling, increasing short - selling sentiment. With large recent fluctuations, it's not recommended to increase positions, and stop - losses should be set [1] - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, the trading is difficult, so it's advisable to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [3] - In the short - term, the main contract is weak while far - month contracts are stronger. Risk - takers can try to go long lightly at around 1300 for the 2510 contract and around 1750 for the 2512 contract. Keep an eye on the subsequent market trend and don't hold losing positions, setting stop - losses [3] - For the arbitrage strategy, given the volatile international situation, each contract maintains a seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It's recommended to wait and see or try with light positions [3] - In the long - term, it's suggested to take profits when the contracts rise, wait for the correction to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [3] Summary by Related Information Shipping Industry - **Container Freight Indexes**: On August 15 - 18, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1052.5 points, down 0.1% from the previous period; the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) (European route) was 2180.17 points, down 2.5%; the NCFI (European route) was 1188.7 points, down 5.5%; the SCFIS (US West route) was 1106.29 points, up 2.2%; the NCFI (US West route) was 1042.91 points, down 5.9%. On August 15, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points; the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6%; the SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2%; the CCFI (European route) was 1790.47 points, down 0.5%; the SCFI US West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5%; the CCFI (US West route) was 981.1 points, down 5.9% [1] Economic Data - **Eurozone**: In July, the manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8 (expected 49.7, previous 49.5), the services PMI preliminary value was 51.2 (expected 50.7, previous 50.5), the composite PMI preliminary value was 51 (expected 50.8, previous 50.6), and the SENTIX investor confidence index rose to 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [2] - **China**: The manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3%, 0.4 percentage points lower than the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing prosperity [2] - **US**: In July, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5 (expected 52.7, previous 52.9), the services PMI preliminary value was 55.2 (expected 53, previous 52.9), and the Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, the highest since December 2024 [2] Futures Market - **Contract Information**: On August 21, the main contract 2510 closed at 1325.0, down 2.49%, with a trading volume of 3.50 million lots and an open interest of 5.43 million lots, an increase of 2566 lots from the previous day. The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 18%, the company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 28%, and the daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was 100 lots [3] Geopolitical and Trade - **Middle - East Situation**: The cease - fire in Gaza may fail again, the spot price is falling, and short - selling sentiment is rising. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [1][3] - **US - China Tariffs**: The extension of US - China tariffs continues, and the negotiation has no substantial progress. The tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries, and the current spot price has slightly decreased [3]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - Due to the volatile Middle - East situation and fluctuating freight rates, it is recommended to participate in the market with light positions or stay on the sidelines. The current trading environment is complex, with geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties increasing the difficulty of trading [1][3]. - For shipping, the freight rate indices show mixed trends, with some routes down and others up, and the market is affected by the Middle - East situation and trade policies [1]. - In terms of economic data, the eurozone and the US have different performances in PMI indices, which may have an impact on the economic and trade environment [2]. 3. Summary by Related Content Shipping Freight Rate Indices - **NCFI and SCFIS on August 15 - 18**: The Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1052.5 points on August 18, down 0.1% from the previous period. The Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) (European route) was 2180.17 points, down 2.5%. The NCFI (European route) was 1188.7 points, down 5.5%. The SCFIS (US West route) was 1106.29 points, up 2.2%, and the NCFI (US West route) was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% [1]. - **SCFI and CCFI on August 15**: The Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6%. The SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2%. The CCFI (European route) was 1790.47 points, down 0.5%. The SCFI US West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5%, and the CCFI (US West route) was 981.1 points, down 5.9% [1]. Economic Data - **Eurozone in July**: The 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 [2]. - **China in July**: The manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing prosperity [2]. - **US in July**: The S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, lower than the expected 52.7 and the previous value of 52.9. The services PMI preliminary value was 55.2, higher than the expected 53 and the previous value of 52.9. The Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, a new high since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9 [2]. Trading Strategies - **Short - term Strategy**: The main contract is weak, and the far - month contract is relatively strong. Risk - takers can try to go long lightly at around 1300 for the 2510 contract and at around 1750 for the 2512 contract. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses [3]. - **Arbitrage Strategy**: In the context of international situation volatility, each contract maintains a seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines temporarily or try with a light position [3]. - **Long - term Strategy**: It is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [3]. Contract Information - On August 21, the main contract 2510 closed at 1325.0, down 2.49%, with a trading volume of 3.50 million lots and an open interest of 5.43 million lots, an increase of 2566 lots from the previous day [3]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18%, the company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28%, and the daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [3]. Geopolitical Situation - The cease - fire in Gaza may fail again. Israel is only interested in a comprehensive cease - fire agreement, while Hamas has agreed to the latest cease - fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. As of now, Israel has not responded to Hamas' agreement [3][4]. - The Sino - US tariff extension negotiation has no substantial progress, and the tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries [3].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: Oscillating weakly [2] - Coking coal and coke: Oscillating weakly [2] - Rebar and hot-rolled coils: Bearish [2] - Glass: Bearish [2] - Soda ash: Weak [2] - SSE 50 Index: Rebounding [2] - CSI 300 Index: Oscillating [2] - CSI 500 Index: Upward [3] - CSI 1000 Index: Upward [3] - 2-year Treasury bond: Oscillating [3] - 5-year Treasury bond: Oscillating [3] - 10-year Treasury bond: Downward [3] - Gold: High-level oscillation [3] - Silver: High-level oscillation [3] - Pulp: Consolidating [5] - Logs: Range-bound oscillation [5] - Soybean oil: Oscillating bullishly [5] - Palm oil: Oscillating bullishly [5] - Rapeseed oil: Oscillating bullishly [5] - Soybean meal: Oscillating [5] - Rapeseed meal: Oscillating [5] - Soybean No. 2: Oscillating [5] - Soybean No. 1: Oscillating weakly [5] - Live pigs: Oscillating weakly [6] - Rubber: Oscillating [9] - PX: On the sidelines [9] - PTA: Oscillating [9] - MEG: On the sidelines [9] - PR: On the sidelines [9] - PF: On the sidelines [9] Core Viewpoints - The short-term recovery of the manufacturing industry has been interrupted, and market expectations deviate, leading to market corrections. The fundamentals of various commodities have different characteristics, and their prices are expected to show different trends. It is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures and hold light long positions in Treasury bonds [2][3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Black Industry - **Iron ore**: Global shipments and arrivals have increased, but there is no obvious inventory accumulation pressure under high port clearance. Terminal demand is weak, and steel mills have limited motivation to cut production actively. The fundamentals have limited contradictions, and it is expected to oscillate [2]. - **Coking coal and coke**: The trading limit of the main coking coal futures contract has been adjusted, and demand is weak, resulting in a high-level adjustment. The recovery of coal mines is slow, and downstream enterprises'开工 is high. The short-term adjustment range is limited, and it is recommended to buy on dips after the sentiment in the black sector is released [2]. - **Rebar and hot-rolled coils**: The production cut policy in Tangshan is clear, but the production cut is less than expected. Demand is weak, and the overall supply-demand contradiction in the steel market intensifies. The spot demand for rebar is still weak, and the futures price will adjust downward to find support [2]. - **Glass**: Market sentiment has cooled, and the replenishment demand has weakened. The supply-demand pattern has not improved significantly, and the inventory is accumulating. The long-term demand is difficult to recover significantly due to the adjustment of the real estate industry [2]. - **Soda ash**: The spot is weak in the short term, and the futures price has broken through the support level. It is necessary to pay attention to whether the actual demand can improve [2]. Financial Sector - **Stock index futures/options**: The performance of different stock indexes varies, and there is capital inflow and outflow in different sectors. The market sentiment is bullish, and it is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures [2][3]. - **Treasury bonds**: Market interest rates fluctuate, and the trend of Treasury bonds is weak. It is recommended to hold light long positions [3]. - **Gold and silver**: The pricing mechanism of gold is changing, and various factors such as currency, finance, and risk aversion affect the price. The short-term market is waiting for the development of the situation, and the price is expected to maintain high-level oscillation [3]. Light Industry - **Pulp**: The spot market price is weak, the cost support is weakened, and the demand is in the off-season. The supply-demand pattern is weak, and the price is expected to consolidate [5]. - **Logs**: The port inventory is decreasing, the cost support is strengthening, and the supply pressure is not significant. The demand for processing plants is expected to increase, and the price is expected to range-bound oscillate [5]. Oil and Fat Sector - **Oilseeds and oils**: The prices of soybean oil and palm oil are affected by factors such as export sales and production, and they are expected to oscillate bullishly. The supply and demand of soybean meal are balanced, and the price is expected to oscillate [5]. Agricultural Products - **Live pigs**: The average trading weight of live pigs is decreasing, and the supply is increasing. The demand is restricted by high temperatures, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [6]. Soft Commodities - **Rubber**: The supply-demand gap in the natural rubber market has narrowed, the inventory is decreasing, and the price is expected to be strong in the short term [9]. - **PTA and related products**: The prices of PTA and related products are affected by factors such as oil prices, supply and demand, and costs, and their trends vary [9].

Price Trends - Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFIS) for Europe route is at 2180.17 points, down 2.5% from the previous period[3] - Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) for Europe route is at 1188.7 points, down 5.5% from the previous period[3] - SCFIS for the US West route is at 1106.29 points, up 2.2% from the previous period[3] Market Conditions - Current spot prices are experiencing slight declines amid geopolitical tensions and tariff negotiations, suggesting a cautious market outlook[5] - The main contract closed at 1355.0, with a decline of 1.33% and a trading volume of 27,500 contracts[5] Economic Indicators - Eurozone July Manufacturing PMI is at 49.8, slightly above the expected 49.7, indicating a marginal improvement in manufacturing conditions[3] - US July Manufacturing PMI preliminary value is at 49.5, below the expected 52.7, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[4] Strategic Recommendations - Short-term strategy suggests maintaining a weak position in main contracts while considering light positions around 1300 for contract 2510[6] - Long-term strategy advises waiting for stabilization before making further directional judgments on contracts[6]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Due to geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, the game is difficult, so it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [5] - The spot freight rate maintains a downward trend, the futures market is weakly volatile with large recent fluctuations, and it is not recommended to increase positions. Set stop - losses [2] - Pay attention to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rates [5] 3. Summary by Related Content Freight Index - On August 18, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2180.17 points, down 2.5% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US - West route was 1106.29 points, up 2.2% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) composite index was 1052.5 points, down 0.1% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 1188.7 points, down 5.5% from the previous period; the NCFI for the US - West route was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period; the SCFI for the European route was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2% from the previous period; the SCFI for the US - West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) composite index was 1193.34 points, down 0.6% from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1790.47 points, down 0.5% from the previous period; the CCFI for the US - West route was 981.1 points, down 5.9% from the previous period [3] Economic Data - In July, the eurozone's manufacturing PMI was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7 and the previous value of 49.5; the service PMI was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7 and the previous value of 50.5; the composite PMI was 51, higher than the expected 50.8 and the previous value of 50.6 [3] - The eurozone's SENTIX investor confidence index in July reached 4.5, significantly higher than 0.2 in June and the market - expected 1.1, hitting the highest level since April 2022 [3] - China's manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level declined [4] - The initial value of the US S&P Global manufacturing PMI in July was 49.5 (expected 52.7, previous value 52.9); the initial value of the service PMI was 55.2 (expected 53, previous value 52.9); the initial value of the Markit composite PMI was 54.6, the highest since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9 [4] Market Situation - As of August 20, the Israeli side has not responded to the new cease - fire agreement proposed by Hamas, and the Israeli military has approved an offensive plan for Gaza City [7] - Sino - US tariffs continue to be extended, and there is no substantial progress in the negotiations. The tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries, and the spot price has slightly decreased [5] - On August 20, the closing price of the main contract 2510 was 1355.0, a decline of 1.33%, with a trading volume of 27,500 lots and an open interest of 51,700 lots, a decrease of 1072 lots from the previous day [5] Investment Strategies - Short - term strategy: The main contract is weak, and the far - month contract is strong. Risk - takers can try to go long lightly near 1300 for the 2510 contract and near 1750 for the 2512 contract. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses [6] - Arbitrage strategy: In the context of international situation turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [6] - Long - term strategy: It is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [6] Contract Adjustments - The daily price limit for contracts from 2508 to 2606 is adjusted to 18% [6] - The margin for contracts from 2508 to 2606 is adjusted to 28% [6] - The daily opening limit for all contracts from 2508 to 2606 is 100 lots [6]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron Ore: Oscillating weakly [2] - Coking Coal and Coke: Oscillating weakly [2] - Rebar and Coil: Bearish [2] - Glass: Bearish [2] - Soda Ash: Weak [2] - Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index: Rebound [2] - CSI 300 Index: Oscillating [2] - CSI 500 Index: Upward [4] - CSI 1000 Index: Upward [4] - 2 - year Treasury Bond: Oscillating [4] - 5 - year Treasury Bond: Oscillating [4] - 10 - year Treasury Bond: Oscillating [4] - Gold: High - level oscillation [4] - Silver: High - level oscillation [4] - Pulp: Consolidating [6] - Logs: Range - bound oscillation [6] - Soybean Oil: Oscillating and correcting [6] - Palm Oil: Oscillating and correcting [6] - Rapeseed Oil: Oscillating and correcting [6] - Soybean Meal: Oscillating [6] - Rapeseed Meal: Oscillating [6] - Soybean No.2: Oscillating [6] - Soybean No.1: Oscillating weakly [6] - Live Pigs: Oscillating weakly [7] - Rubber: Oscillating [9] - PX: Wait - and - see [9] - PTA: Oscillating [9] - MEG: Buy on dips [9] - PR: Wait - and - see [9] - PF: Wait - and - see [9] Core Views - The short - term recovery of the manufacturing industry has been interrupted, and the market has seen corrections due to expected deviations. Different industries face various supply - demand situations and policy impacts, leading to diverse price trends [2] - Market sentiment in the financial sector is warming up, with increased liquidity. Interest rate policies and geopolitical factors are influencing market trends [4] - In the agricultural and soft commodity sectors, factors such as production, consumption, and policies are affecting the supply - demand balance and price movements of different products [6][7][9] Summary by Industry Black Industry - **Iron Ore**: Global shipments have increased significantly, port inventories have slightly risen, and terminal demand is weak. Although there is a production - cut expectation in the north in late August, the limit - production intensity is not as expected. The short - term fundamental contradictions are limited, and it is expected to oscillate weakly [2] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The Dalian Commodity Exchange has adjusted the trading limit for the main coking coal futures contract. The recovery of coal mines is slow, and downstream enterprises'开工 is high. The short - term adjustment range is limited, and it is recommended to buy on dips after the bearish sentiment in the black sector is released [2] - **Rebar and Coil**: The production - limit policy in Tangshan is clear, but the production - cut is not as expected. Building material demand has declined, external demand has been overdrawn in advance, and real - estate investment continues to fall. The overall steel market inventory pressure is not large, and the short - term futures price is expected to adjust downward to find support [2] - **Glass**: Market sentiment has cooled, and the mid - and downstream are in the stage of digesting previous inventories. Supply and demand have not improved significantly in the short term. The long - term demand is difficult to pick up due to the adjustment of the real - estate industry [2] - **Soda Ash**: The short - term spot is weak, and the futures price has broken through the support level. Attention should be paid to whether the actual demand can improve [2] Financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures/Options**: The previous trading day saw gains in major stock indexes. There is capital inflow in some sectors and outflow in others. The new LPR remains unchanged, and policies are being implemented to support the economy. Market sentiment is warming up, and it is recommended to hold long positions in stock indexes [2][4] - **Treasury Bonds**: The yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond has increased, and the central bank has carried out reverse - repurchase operations. The market interest rate fluctuates, and the Treasury bond trend is weak. It is recommended to hold long positions lightly [4] - **Gold and Silver**: The pricing mechanism of gold is changing, and factors such as the US debt problem, interest rate policies, and geopolitical risks are affecting the price. The short - term price is expected to maintain high - level oscillation [4] Soft Commodities and Light Industry - **Pulp**: The spot market price is stable, and the cost support for the pulp price has weakened. The paper - making industry's profitability is low, and demand is in the off - season. The pulp price is expected to consolidate [6] - **Logs**: The daily shipment volume at the port has decreased slightly, and the supply pressure is not large. The inventory is declining, and the cost support has increased. The short - term price is expected to range - bound oscillate [6] - **Rubber**: The impact of weather factors on the main producing areas has weakened, but geopolitical conflicts still have a small impact. The demand for tires is relatively stable, and the inventory at Qingdao Port is decreasing. The short - term price is expected to be strong [9] Agricultural Products - **Oils and Fats**: The production and inventory of Malaysian palm oil are increasing, but the inventory is lower than expected. The export demand is strong. Domestic soybean imports are high, and the inventory of different oils is changing. The short - term price is expected to oscillate and correct [6] - **Meal Products**: The USDA has lowered the planting area of soybeans, and the production and inventory are expected to decline. The anti - dumping measures on Canadian rapeseed have increased the cost. The domestic soybean supply is abundant, and the price is expected to oscillate [6] - **Live Pigs**: The average trading weight of live pigs is decreasing, and the supply is increasing. The demand is restricted by high temperatures. The price is expected to oscillate in the future [7] Polyester Industry - **PX**: The US commercial crude oil inventory has decreased significantly, and the price is oscillating and rising. The short - term supply is still tight, and the price follows the oil price [9] - **PTA**: The cost - side support is general, the supply is gradually recovering, and the demand from downstream polyester factories is increasing. The price follows the cost [9] - **MEG**: The port inventory has decreased slightly, and the supply pressure is increasing. The short - term cost fluctuates greatly, and the low inventory supports the price. It is recommended to buy on dips [9] - **PR**: The cost is supported by the overnight rise in crude oil, but the demand is only for rigid low - price replenishment, and the trading is dull [9] - **PF**: Downstream orders have improved slightly, and the factory inventory pressure is not large. Multiple factors are boosting the market, and it is expected to strengthen [9]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - Due to geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, it is recommended to participate with light positions or wait and see. The short - term strategy suggests that risk - takers can try to go long lightly near 1300 for the 2510 contract and near 1750 for the 2512 contract. The long - term strategy is to take profits when the contracts rise and wait for a pullback to determine the subsequent direction. The arbitrage strategy advises waiting and seeing or light - position attempts due to large fluctuations [5][6] - The cease - fire news has limited impact on the market, and the market is volatile. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rates [2][5] Summary According to Directory Freight Index - On August 18, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2180.17 points, down 2.5% from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US - West route was 1106.29 points, up 2.2% from the previous period. On August 15, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced a price of 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period; the SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2% from the previous period; the SCFI US - West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1052.5 points, down 0.1% from the previous period; the NCFI (European route) was 1188.7 points, down 5.5% from the previous period; the NCFI (US - West route) was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6% from the previous period; the CCFI (European route) was 1790.47 points, down 0.5% from the previous period; the CCFI (US - West route) was 981.1 points, down 5.9% from the previous period [3] Economic Data - In the eurozone, the July manufacturing PMI was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7 and the previous value of 49.5. The July services PMI was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7 and the previous value of 50.5. The July composite PMI was 51, higher than the expected 50.8 and the previous value of 50.6. The 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] - In the US, the July S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, with an expected 52.7 and a previous value of 52.9; the July S&P Global services PMI preliminary value was 55.2, with an expected 53 and a previous value of 52.9. The July Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, the highest since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9 [4] - The July manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) in China was 49.3%, 0.4 percentage points lower than the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level declined [4] Market Conditions - On August 19, the main contract 2510 closed at 1370.3, a decline of 0.80%, with a trading volume of 27,300 lots and an open interest of 52,800 lots, a decrease of 383 lots from the previous day [5] Geopolitical Situation - On August 18, Hamas announced its agreement to the latest cease - fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, but Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu seemed uninterested, and Israel was advancing its so - called "takeover" of Gaza City [7] Trading Strategies - Short - term strategy: For risk - takers, try to go long lightly near 1300 for the 2510 contract and near 1750 for the 2512 contract. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend and set stop - losses [6] - Arbitrage strategy: Due to the volatile international situation, it is recommended to wait and see or try with light positions [6] - Long - term strategy: Take profits when the contracts rise and wait for a pullback to determine the subsequent direction [6] Contract Adjustments - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [6] - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [6] - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [6]

Report Investment Rating - No information provided on the industry investment rating Core Viewpoints - The ceasefire news has limited impact on the market, with recent large fluctuations. It is not recommended to increase positions further, and stop - loss orders should be set [2] - Amid geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, the game is difficult. It is advisable to participate with light positions or stay on the sidelines [5] - Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [5] Summary by Content Freight Index - On August 18, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 2180.17 points, down 2.5% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 1106.29 points, up 2.2% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1052.5 points, down 0.1% from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 1188.7 points, down 5.5% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced a price of 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period; the SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2% from the previous period; the SCFI US - West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5% from the previous period [3] - On August 15, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6% from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1790.47 points, down 0.5% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 981.1 points, down 5.9% from the previous period [3] Economic Data - In July, the eurozone's manufacturing PMI was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7 and the previous value of 49.5. The service PMI was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7 and the previous value of 50.5. The composite PMI 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 [3] - In July, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing prosperity [4] - In July, the US S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5 (expected 52.7, previous value 52.9); the service PMI preliminary value was 55.2 (expected 53, previous value 52.9); the Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, the highest since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9 [4] Market Conditions - The Sino - US tariff extension continues, with no substantial progress in negotiations. The tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries, and the spot price has slightly decreased [5] - On August 19, the closing price of the main contract 2510 was 1370.3, a decline of 0.80%, with a trading volume of 27,300 lots and an open interest of 52,800 lots, a decrease of 383 lots from the previous day [5] - Hamas released a ceasefire expectation, but Israel denied the information. Coupled with some liner companies continuously lowering freight rates, the market fluctuated widely [5] Strategy Recommendations Short - term Strategy - The main contract remains weak, while the far - month contracts are stronger. Risk - takers can try to lightly go long on the 2510 contract around 1300 and the 2512 contract around 1750. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - loss orders [6] Arbitrage Strategy - Against the backdrop of international situation turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines temporarily or try with light positions [6] Long - term Strategy - It is recommended to take profits when each contract rises, wait for the price to stabilize after a pull - back, and then determine the subsequent direction [6] Contract Adjustments - The daily limit for contracts from 2508 to 2606 is adjusted to 18% [6] - The company's margin for contracts from 2508 to 2606 is adjusted to 28% [6] - The daily opening limit for all contracts from 2508 to 2606 is 100 lots [6]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron Ore: Oscillating weakly [2] - Coking Coal and Coke: Oscillating weakly [2] - Rebar and Coil: Bearish [2] - Glass: Bearish [2] - Soda Ash: Weak [2] - CSI 50: Rebound [2] - CSI 300: Oscillating [2] - CSI 500: Upward [4] - CSI 1000: Upward [4] - 2-Year Treasury Bond: Oscillating [4] - 5-Year Treasury Bond: Oscillating [4] - 10-Year Treasury Bond: Oscillating [4] - Gold: High-level oscillation [4] - Silver: High-level oscillation [4] - Pulp: Consolidating [6] - Logs: Range-bound oscillation [6] - Soybean Oil: Oscillating and correcting [6] - Palm Oil: Oscillating and correcting [6] - Rapeseed Oil: Oscillating and correcting [6] - Soybean Meal: Oscillating [6] - Rapeseed Meal: Oscillating [6] - Soybean No. 2: Oscillating [6] - Soybean No. 1: Oscillating weakly [6] - Live Pigs: Oscillating weakly [8] - Natural Rubber: Oscillating [10] - PX: On the sidelines [10] - PTA: Oscillating [10] - MEG: Buy on dips [10] - PR: On the sidelines [10] - PF: On the sidelines [10] Core Viewpoints - The short-term manufacturing recovery has been interrupted, and the ZZJ meeting fell short of expectations. The domestic supply policy expectations have been temporarily disproven, leading to intensified capital-level gaming and market corrections. The fundamentals of various commodities show different characteristics, with some facing supply and demand imbalances, while others are affected by policy, market sentiment, and cost factors [2][4][6][8][10]. - The fiscal revenue has shown positive growth, and the central bank has increased support for disaster-stricken areas. The market sentiment for stock index futures is bullish, while the trend of treasury bonds is weakening. Gold is affected by multiple factors and is expected to maintain high-level oscillation [4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Black Industry - Iron Ore: Global shipments have increased significantly, port inventories have slightly risen, but there is no obvious pressure to accumulate inventory under high port clearance. Terminal demand is weak, and steel mills have limited motivation to cut production actively. In late August, there are expectations of production cuts in northern regions, but the intensity is lower than expected. The short-term fundamentals have limited contradictions, and it is expected to operate weakly [2]. - Coking Coal and Coke: The Dalian Commodity Exchange has adjusted the trading limit for the main coking coal futures contract. The demand for real estate and infrastructure is weak, and coking coal is undergoing high-level adjustments. The overall recovery of coal mines in the production areas is still slow, and the inventory of clean coal in coal mines last week reached the lowest level since March 2024. The downstream coking and steel enterprises maintain high operating rates, and some coal mines have saturated pre-sales orders. In the short term, coal prices are still supported. Overall, the long-term coking production restrictions in Hebei and Shandong have positive factors on the supply side, and the short-term adjustment range is limited. To break through the previous high, continuous reduction in supply is required [2]. - Rebar and Coil: The production restriction policy for Tangshan steel mills is clear, and the reduction is lower than expected. The demand for building materials has declined month-on-month, external demand exports have been overdrawn in advance, real estate investment continues to decline, and the total demand is difficult to show counter-seasonal performance. With no increase in total demand throughout the year, a pattern of high in the front and low in the back will be formed. The profits of the five major steel products are acceptable, production has increased slightly, apparent demand has declined, and steel mill inventories have accelerated to accumulate. The increase in social inventories has expanded. In mid-August, there are expectations of supply contraction due to military parade production restrictions, and the overall inventory pressure in the steel market is not large. During the traditional peak season, the spot demand for rebar is still weak, and there is pressure from warehouse receipts. In the short term, rebar futures will undergo significant adjustments to find support [2]. - Glass: Market sentiment has cooled significantly, and the middle and lower reaches are in the stage of digesting previous inventories, with a significant weakening of restocking demand. The short-term supply and demand pattern has not improved significantly. There is no water release or ignition of glass production lines, the operating rate is basically stable, weekly production remains unchanged month-on-month, and manufacturer inventories continue to accumulate. During the military parade, it is unlikely for glass factories in Shahe to stop production. The market is subject to many sentiment disturbances, and there is room for restocking in the middle and lower reaches of the glass industry, but the rigid demand has not recovered. In the long term, the real estate industry is still in an adjustment cycle, and the demand for glass is difficult to rebound significantly. In the short term, the spot is weak, the futures price has broken through the support level, and attention should be paid to whether the actual demand can improve [2]. - Soda Ash: The short-term spot is weak, the futures price has broken through the support level, and attention should be paid to whether the actual demand can improve [2] Financial Sector - Stock Index Futures/Options: On the previous trading day, the CSI 300 Index closed down 0.38%, the SSE 50 Index closed down 0.93%, the CSI 500 Index closed down 0.19%, and the CSI 1000 Index closed up 0.07%. Funds flowed into the soft drink and forestry sectors, while funds flowed out of the insurance and aerospace and defense sectors. In July, the national general public budget revenue increased by 2.6% year-on-year, with central and local revenues increasing by 2.2% and 3.1% respectively, the highest monthly growth rate this year. From January to July, the national general public budget revenue was 13.5839 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, and the growth rate turned positive. Since April, national tax revenues have shown a year-on-year growth trend, driving the continuous recovery of fiscal revenues. In July, tax revenues increased by 5%, reaching a new high this year, and the decline in tax revenues from January to July narrowed significantly by 0.9 percentage points compared to the first half of the year. The People's Bank of China has increased the quota of re-lending for supporting agriculture and small businesses by 100 billion yuan. Market sentiment is bullish, and liquidity is increasing. It is recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures [2][4]. - Treasury Bonds: The yield to maturity of the 10-year China Bond has decreased by 1bp, FR007 has increased by 7bps, and SHIBOR3M has remained flat. The central bank conducted 580.3 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations on August 19, with a net injection of 465.7 billion yuan. Market interest rates are fluctuating, and the trend of treasury bonds is weakening. It is recommended to hold long positions in treasury bonds with a light position [4]. - Gold: In the context of a high-interest rate environment and global restructuring, the pricing mechanism of gold is shifting from being centered on real interest rates to being centered on central bank gold purchases. The actions of central banks are crucial, reflecting the demand for "decentralization" and risk aversion. In terms of currency attributes, Trump's "Make America Great Again" bill has been passed, which may exacerbate the US debt problem and lead to cracks in the US dollar's currency credit. In the process of de-dollarization, the non-fiat currency attribute of gold is prominent. In terms of financial attributes, in a global high-interest rate environment, the substitution effect of gold as a zero-yield bond for bonds has weakened, and its sensitivity to the real interest rate of US Treasury bonds has decreased. In terms of risk aversion, geopolitical risks have marginally weakened, but Trump's tariff policies have intensified global trade tensions, and market risk aversion remains, which is an important factor driving up the gold price. In terms of commodity attributes, the demand for physical gold in China has significantly increased, and the central bank has restarted gold purchases since November last year and has increased its holdings for eight consecutive months. Currently, the logic driving the rise in gold prices has not completely reversed. The Fed's interest rate policy and tariff policies may be short-term disturbing factors. It is expected that this year's interest rate policy will be more cautious, and the evolution of tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts will dominate market risk aversion. According to the latest US data, non-farm payrolls show that the labor market is unexpectedly weak, non-farm employment is lower than market expectations, and the unemployment rate has risen to 4.2%. The PCE data in June shows that inflation has slowed down, with core PCE rising by 2.8% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations, and PCE rising by 2.6% year-on-year, also exceeding market expectations. In July, CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year, lower than the expected 2.8%, the same as the previous month. In the short term, the prospect of peace between Russia and Ukraine may increase, which will suppress the risk aversion demand for gold. The market's expectation of a Fed rate cut in September reaches about 85%, and the rate cut expectation has been fully priced in. Attention should be paid to Powell's speech this week, and it is expected that the gold price will remain in high-level oscillation [4]. Light Industry and Agriculture - Pulp: The spot market price was stable on the previous trading day. The latest FOB price for softwood pulp remained at $720/ton, and for hardwood pulp at $500/ton. The cost support for pulp prices has weakened. The profitability of the paper industry is at a low level, paper mills have high inventory pressure, and their acceptance of high-priced pulp is low. Demand is in the off-season, and raw materials are purchased on a rigid basis, which is negative for pulp prices. The pulp market shows a pattern of weak supply and demand, and the price is at a critical point. It is expected that pulp prices will mainly consolidate [6]. - Logs: The average daily shipment volume of logs at ports last week was 63,300 cubic meters, a decrease of 900 cubic meters from the previous week. As the "Golden September and Silver October" season approaches, the willingness of processing plants to stock up has increased, and the average daily outbound volume has remained relatively stable at over 60,000 cubic meters. In July, the volume of logs shipped from New Zealand to China was 1.476 million cubic meters, a 5% increase from the previous month. The shipment volume in July was low, and it is expected that the arrival volume in August will remain low. The expected arrival volume this week is 323,000 cubic meters, a month-on-month increase. The recent arrival of ships has decreased, and the supply pressure is not large. As of last week, the log inventory at ports was 3.06 million cubic meters, a month-on-month decrease of 20,000 cubic meters, approaching the critical threshold of 3 million cubic meters. It is expected that the inventory will continue to decline. The spot market price is stable, with the price of 6-meter Class A logs in the Shandong spot market stable at 790 yuan/cubic meter and in the Jiangsu market at 800 yuan/cubic meter. The CFR price in August is $116/cubic meter, a $2 increase from the previous month, and cost support has strengthened. In the short term, the spot market price is stable, the expected arrival of logs this week will increase month-on-month, the overall supply pressure is not large, and as the processing plants' willingness to stock up increases as September approaches, the average daily outbound volume remains at 63,000 cubic meters. The fundamentals have few contradictions, and it is expected that log prices will mainly range-bound [6]. - Oils and Fats: In July, Malaysian palm oil continued the trend of increasing production and inventory accumulation, but the ending inventory of 2.11 million tons was far lower than market expectations. Although the production increase was lower than expected, it was still at a relatively high level. Shipping agency data shows that the export demand for Malaysian palm oil has been strong since August. Although the implementation time of Indonesia's biodiesel policy is uncertain, the demand growth still provides long-term support for palm oil prices. The import volume of soybeans to China in August remains high, oil mills have a high operating rate, and the export volume of soybean oil to India has increased, but it has not stopped the inventory accumulation trend of soybean oil in oil mills. Palm oil inventory may rebound, and rapeseed oil continues to reduce inventory. The double festival stocking may gradually start, and demand will pick up. However, international crude oil futures have declined, and Chicago soybean oil futures have also fallen, dragging down the price of oils and fats. After a significant increase in the early stage, oils and fats may oscillate and correct in the short term. Attention should be paid to the weather in US soybean-producing areas and the production and sales of Malaysian palm oil [6]. - Grains and Oilseeds: The USDA has significantly reduced the planted area of soybeans. Although the yield per unit has increased significantly, the initial inventory, production, and ending inventory of US soybeans have all decreased. Most US soybeans are in the critical pod-setting stage, and there is some rain in the central and western regions, but the temperature is high. The crop inspection data from ProFarmer shows that the number of pods per plant is higher than last year and the three-year average, and there are still expectations of a bumper harvest for US soybeans. The Ministry of Commerce has imposed anti-dumping measures on imported Canadian rapeseed, increasing the import cost, and the market is worried about a supply shortage. Before the export of US soybeans shows substantial improvement, the high premium pattern of Brazilian soybeans is difficult to change, providing cost support for domestic soybean meal. The arrival volume of soybeans in China from August to September is high, the operating rhythm of oil mills is generally high, and the inventory of soybean meal is at a high level, with a very abundant supply. After the downstream has completed centralized restocking, the purchasing sentiment has returned to caution. It is expected that soybean meal will oscillate. Attention should be paid to the weather in US soybean-producing areas and the arrival of soybeans [6]. - Live Pigs: On the supply side, the average trading weight of live pigs in China continues to decline. The average trading weight of live pigs has dropped to 124.03 kg, a slight decrease of 0.01%. The average trading weights of live pigs in various provinces have fluctuated, but overall, they are still decreasing. The recent increase in temperature has slowed down the weight gain of live pigs, and after the premium of fat pigs over standard pigs turned positive, the price of large pigs is relatively high. Slaughtering enterprises have increased their procurement of low-priced standard pigs to relieve the procurement pressure, resulting in a decline in the overall procurement weight. As the breeding side may continue to adopt a weight reduction strategy and slaughtering enterprises will still focus on purchasing standard pigs, it is expected that the average trading weight of live pigs in most regions will continue to decline. On the demand side, the average settlement price of live pigs for key slaughtering enterprises in China last week was 14.17 yuan/kg. The settlement price has shown a downward trend. Affected by the accelerated slaughtering rhythm of the breeding side and the impact of high temperatures on terminal consumption, slaughtering enterprises have pressured prices for procurement, causing the price to fall from a high level. The average operating rate of key slaughtering enterprises is 33.25%, a month-on-month increase of 0.76 percentage points. The price difference between fat and standard pigs in China has shown an oscillating and fluctuating trend, and the overall average has remained stable. At the beginning of the week, due to the tight supply of large pigs in some regions, the price of fat pigs was supported, driving the price difference to widen. As the supply of large pigs in some regions increased and demand was flat, the price difference narrowed. Near the weekend, due to the increased enthusiasm of the breeding side for slaughtering, the concentrated release of standard pig supply led to a rapid decline in prices, causing the price difference to widen again. Against the background of a continuous increase in live pig supply and high temperatures continuing to restrict consumption demand, the weekly average price of live pigs in the next week may remain oscillating [8]. Soft Commodities and Chemicals - Natural Rubber: The impact of weather factors in the main natural rubber producing areas has weakened, but the geopolitical conflict has not been effectively resolved, slightly interfering with rubber tapping work. The profit from rubber tapping in the Yunnan production area has increased slightly, and the tight supply of raw materials has supported the purchase price at a high level. The weather in the Hainan production area is currently good, but the overall latex production is lower than the same period last year and lower than expectations. Driven by the futures market, the procurement enthusiasm of local processing plants has increased, and the raw material purchase price has also increased. In Thailand, the price of cup lump rubber has continued to rise, but the profit has continued to narrow, and the rubber tapping progress in some areas is restricted by geopolitical factors. The weather in the Vietnam production area is good, and the raw material price has also shown an upward trend. On the demand side, the capacity utilization rate of China's semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 69.7%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.27 percentage points. The capacity utilization rate of full-steel tire sample enterprises is 60.06%, a month-on-month increase of 0.80 percentage points. In terms of production, the overall capacity of semi-steel tire enterprises has been dragged down by the shutdown and production reduction of individual factories, while the utilization rate of full-steel tire enterprises has increased due to the resumption of work of some maintenance enterprises and the moderate increase in production of enterprises with shortages. The capacity utilization rate of semi-steel tires may show a differentiated trend. On the one hand, the resumption of work of

Report Industry Investment Rating - No clear industry investment rating is provided in the reports. Core Viewpoints - Due to geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [3] - Given the short - term market fluctuations, it is not advisable to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [1] - The market may experience wide - range fluctuations when the basis converges, and attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rates [3] Summary by Related Content Shipping Freight Index - On August 18, the NCFI (composite index) was 1052.5 points, down 0.1% from the previous period; the SCFIS (European route) was 2180.17 points, down 2.5%; the NCFI (European route) was 1188.7 points, down 5.5%; the SCFIS (US West route) was 1106.29 points, up 2.2%; the NCFI (US West route) was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% [1] - On August 15, the SCFI was 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period; the CCFI (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6%; the SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2%; the CCFI (European route) was 1790.47 points, down 0.5%; the SCFI US West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5%; the CCFI (US West route) was 981.1 points, down 5.9% [1] Economic Data of Different Regions - In the Eurozone in July, the 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 SENTIX investor confidence index rose to 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [2] - In the US in July, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 49.5 (expected 52.7); the services PMI was 55.2 (expected 53); the Markit composite PMI was 54.6, the highest since December 2024 [2] - China's manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [2] Futures Market - On August 18, the closing price of the main contract 2510 was 1373.1, with a gain of 0.01%, the trading volume was 28,100 lots, and the open interest was 53,200 lots, a decrease of 1677 lots from the previous day [3] - The SCFIS European route index declined again, and some liner companies continued to lower spot freight rates. The market is in a wait - and - see mood, and the futures market may fluctuate widely when the basis converges [3] Trading Strategies - Short - term strategy: Risk - takers can try to go long lightly around 1300 of the 2510 contract, pay attention to the subsequent market trend, and set stop - loss [4] - Arbitrage strategy: Due to the volatile international situation, it is recommended to wait and see or participate lightly [4] - Long - term strategy: It is advisable to take profits when the contracts rise, and then judge the subsequent direction after the price stabilizes [4] Policy Adjustments - The daily price limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [4] - The margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [4] - The daily opening position limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [4]