Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3581.86 points, above the annual line, with a change of 0.62% [1] - The total trading volume of A-shares reached 19286.45 billion yuan [1] Stocks Breaking Annual Line - A total of 78 A-shares have surpassed the annual line today, with notable stocks including: - China Coal Energy with a deviation rate of 8.05% - China Western Power with a deviation rate of 6.98% - Jinkong Coal Industry also at a deviation rate of 6.98% [1] Stocks with Significant Deviation Rates - The following stocks have shown significant deviation rates: - China Coal Energy: Today's increase of 9.42%, turnover rate of 1.08%, latest price at 12.55 yuan [1] - China Western Power: Today's increase of 7.17%, turnover rate of 9.00%, latest price at 7.47 yuan [1] - Jinkong Coal Industry: Today's increase of 9.98%, turnover rate of 4.75%, latest price at 14.32 yuan [1] Additional Stocks with Minor Deviation Rates - Stocks with minor deviation rates include: - Qixiang Tengda: Today's increase of 7.03%, turnover rate of 6.40%, latest price at 55.55 yuan [1] - Emperor Laser: Today's increase of 10.06%, turnover rate of 4.94%, latest price at 7.88 yuan [1] - Shanghai Pharmaceuticals: Today's increase of 4.55%, turnover rate of 1.14%, latest price at 129.38 yuan [1]

Market Performance - A-shares experienced a strong upward trend on July 22, with all three major indices reaching new highs for the year. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3581.86 points, up 0.62%, with a trading volume of 840.6 billion yuan. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11099.83 points, up 0.84%, with a trading volume of 1052.5 billion yuan. The ChiNext Index closed at 2310.86 points, up 0.61%, with a trading volume of 481.3 billion yuan. The total trading volume for both markets was 1.89 trillion yuan, an increase of 193.1 billion yuan from the previous trading day [1]. Sector Performance - Most industry sectors saw gains, with engineering machinery, coal, cement and building materials, steel, engineering consulting services, engineering construction, energy metals, and precious metals leading the way. Conversely, packaging materials, gaming, and banking sectors experienced declines [1]. Fund Flow and Investor Sentiment - The A-share market is witnessing a significant improvement in liquidity, with a notable increase in the financing balance, which rose by over 15 billion yuan, marking the highest increase since March 6. The total financing balance reached 1.904566 trillion yuan, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange reporting 959.609 billion yuan and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange reporting 938.876 billion yuan [5]. - The market's risk appetite has increased, with many institutions expressing optimism about future performance. The shift in investor sentiment is attributed to several factors, including the low valuation of "anti-involution" sectors and strong financial data from June, which supports mid-term profit expectations [5][6]. Institutional Insights - Multiple institutions, including Zhongjin Company, have noted that the A-share market is undergoing structural differentiation, with new sectors showing strong capital support. The focus is shifting towards technology and consumer sectors, which are gaining attention from foreign investors [6]. - The insurance capital allocation in A-shares is expected to increase from approximately 11% to 15% or higher over the next two to three years, with an annual net increase in allocation potentially reaching 300 to 500 billion yuan [3]. Regulatory Developments - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is set to advance reforms in pension insurance, including national coordination and delayed retirement age, which may positively impact the market by enhancing fund management and investment capabilities [2].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has shown strong performance recently, with significant gains in the coal sector following a favorable policy announcement aimed at stabilizing coal supply [2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - On July 22, a favorable policy was announced, leading to a surge in the coal sector, with many stocks hitting the daily limit [3]. - The market experienced fluctuations but ultimately closed higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.62%, the Shenzhen Component by 0.84%, and the ChiNext by 0.61% [9]. - A total of 2,540 stocks rose, with 112 stocks hitting the daily limit, while 2,724 stocks declined [10][11]. Group 2: Policy Impact - The newly introduced "anti-involution" policy aims to regulate coal production, mandating that annual coal output does not exceed announced capacity and monthly output does not exceed 10% of the announced capacity [3]. - This policy is likened to previous supply-side reforms, which significantly influenced coal prices and market performance [7]. - Historical data shows that coal prices have dropped from a peak of 1,202 CNY/ton in 2021 to 658 CNY/ton, a decrease of 45.3% [7]. Group 3: Sector Analysis - Analysts from Zheshang Securities suggest that the "anti-involution" policy could reverse the coal industry's challenges, similar to past supply-side reforms that led to significant price recoveries [7]. - Long-term coal price improvements are anticipated if demand-side improvements follow, particularly with potential interest rate cuts and domestic stimulus [8]. - The demand for coking coal is expected to rise due to high steel mill profits, which are correlated with increased production and operational rates [8].

Group 1 - The China Securities Energy Index (000986) has seen a strong increase of 4.18%, with constituent stocks such as Shanxi Coking Coal (000983) and Shanxi Coal International (600546) hitting the 10% daily limit up [1] - The Energy ETF Guangfa (159945) has risen by 4.06%, marking its fourth consecutive increase [1] - Over the past five years, the net value of the Energy ETF Guangfa has increased by 87.57%, ranking 19th out of 996 index equity funds, placing it in the top 1.91% [1] Group 2 - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Securities Energy Index account for 67.97% of the index, including China Shenhua (601088) and China Petroleum (601857) [2] - The current thermal coal market is characterized by strong seasonal demand and a tightening supply structure, driven by high temperatures across the country, leading to a steady increase in prices [2] - The first round of price increases for coke has occurred, and coking coal prices are expected to continue rising due to slow recovery in coal mine production affected by heavy rainfall [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [9]. Core Insights - The coal sector is currently characterized by low capacity utilization, high inventory levels, and poor profitability, indicating a significant oversupply situation. This suggests a higher likelihood of "anti-involution" measures being effective. Additionally, the coal sector is undervalued, with coking coal showing the highest valuation advantage, followed by thermal coal [2][7]. - Companies such as Pingmei Shenma, Panjiang, Shanmei International, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Gansu Energy show greater elasticity in their operations. However, when considering investment safety (debt ratios), Pingmei Shenma, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Jinkong Coal are more favorable [2][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) fell by 0.69%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.78 percentage points, ranking 27th out of 32 industries. The thermal coal market price as of July 18 was 642 CNY/ton, up by 10 CNY/ton week-on-week. The outlook suggests potential short-term price increases due to high temperature demand, although rising port inventories may limit sustained price growth [6][21][22]. Supply and Demand Analysis - As of July 17, the daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 6.33 million tons, up 11.1% week-on-week. The total coal inventory was 123.41 million tons, down 0.8% from the previous week, with a usable days supply of 19.5 days, a decrease of 2.3 days [22][41]. Individual Company Analysis - The report highlights specific companies with significant operational elasticity: Pingmei Shenma, Jinkong Coal, and Shanmei International are noted as elastic stocks. For long-term stable profit leaders, China Coal Energy and China Shenhua are recommended, while for transformation and growth, Electric Power Investment and Xinji Energy are suggested [8][38]. Price Trends - The report indicates that the price of thermal coal is expected to remain supported in the short term due to tight supply conditions, while coking coal prices are also expected to maintain strength due to ongoing demand from steel production [22][49].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended (Maintain)" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the coal prices are expected to continue rising due to increased demand driven by high temperatures and a recovering supply from major production areas [2][59] - The report highlights that the focus should be on companies with stable performance and high return on equity (ROE), as well as those with attractive valuations and dividend yields [60] Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Data Tracking - Thermal coal prices have rebounded significantly, with Qinhuangdao thermal coal closing at 644 RMB/ton on July 18, an increase of 10 RMB/ton week-on-week [3][12] - Coking coal prices have also risen, with Shanxi coking coal reaching 1420 RMB/ton, up 110 RMB/ton week-on-week [4][32] 2. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report notes that the supply of thermal coal is tightening, with June imports down 26% year-on-year [2][59] - Daily consumption of thermal coal has increased, with coastal provinces averaging 222.3 million tons per day, a week-on-week increase of 3.5 million tons [17][21] 3. Price Trends - The long-term contract price for thermal coal (Q5500) is reported at 666 RMB/ton, showing a month-on-month decrease of 0.4% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.9% [3][12] - The coking coal price index is at 1111 RMB/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 42 RMB/ton, while the cost index is at 1286 RMB/ton, indicating a gap of 175 RMB/ton [37][38] 4. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends a combination of companies including Shanxi Coal International, Huabei Mining, Pingmei Shenma, Shanxi Coking Coal, Yanzhou Coal, Shaanxi Coal, China Shenhua, and others for investment [2][60] 5. Market Performance - The coal sector has underperformed compared to the broader market, with specific stocks showing varied performance [54][60]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the negative impact from the mid-year report has been fully absorbed, and the fundamentals of the coal industry remain upward [1] - The coal sector has underperformed the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 0.74% compared to a 1.09% increase in the index, resulting in a relative underperformance of 1.83 percentage points [2] - Key monitored enterprises reported an average daily coal sales volume of 7.31 million tons, which is a week-on-week increase of 2.8% and a year-on-year increase of 4.7% [2] - The report highlights a decrease in coal inventory by 4% week-on-week, while year-on-year inventory has increased by 19.8% [2] Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - The coal sector saw 6 stocks rise and 31 stocks fall during the week, with ST Dazhou showing the highest increase of 4.89% [2] - The average daily sales of thermal coal increased by 3.2% week-on-week, while coking coal sales rose by 1.9% [2] Price Trends - As of July 18, 2025, the price index for thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 663 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.15% [3] - The price of coking coal at Jing Tang Port was 1420 RMB/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 8.4% [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that social inventory continues to decline, and current demand remains promising, with domestic power plants showing a significant increase in daily coal consumption [6] - The report recommends focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and coking coal companies that are experiencing turnaround potential, such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information regarding the industry investment rating is provided in the given content. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the volatile market, credit bonds outperformed interest - rate bonds. Interest - rate bond yields slightly declined, while credit bond yields dropped more significantly. Credit spreads mostly decreased slightly, with the 3Y variety showing a relatively larger decline [2][5]. - Urban investment bond spreads generally compressed slightly. Spreads of external ratings AAA, AA +, and AA platforms decreased by 1BP respectively. Spreads also declined when classified by administrative levels [2][9][15]. - Most industrial bond spreads decreased. Central and state - owned enterprise real - estate bond spreads declined, mixed - ownership real - estate bond spreads decreased, and private - enterprise real - estate bond spreads increased. Spreads of coal, steel, and chemical bonds also decreased [2][18]. - The yields of secondary and perpetual bonds followed the decline of certificates of deposit, with the short - to - medium - term performing relatively strongly [2][21]. - The excess spreads of 5Y industrial bonds and 3Y urban investment bonds slightly decreased [2][24]. Summary by Directory 1. Credit Bonds Outperformed Interest - Rate Bonds in the Volatile Market - Interest - rate bond yields slightly declined. The yields of 1Y, 5Y, and 7Y China Development Bank bonds decreased by 2BP, 1BP, and 1BP respectively, while the 3Y and 10Y remained flat [2][5]. - Credit bond yields dropped more significantly. The yields of 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, and 10Y credit bonds decreased to varying degrees [2][5]. - Credit spreads mostly decreased slightly, with the 3Y variety showing a relatively larger decline. Rating spreads and term spreads showed obvious differentiation [5]. 2. Urban Investment Bond Spreads Slightly Compressed - By external ratings, the spreads of AAA, AA +, and AA platforms decreased by 1BP respectively, with different changes in different regions [9]. - By administrative levels, the spreads of provincial, municipal, and district - level platforms decreased by 2BP, 1BP, and 1BP respectively, with different changes in different regions [15]. 3. Most Industrial Bond Spreads Decreased - Real - estate bonds: Central and state - owned enterprise real - estate bond spreads decreased by 2 - 4BP, mixed - ownership real - estate bond spreads decreased by 1BP, and private - enterprise real - estate bond spreads increased by 7BP [2][18]. - Other industrial bonds: The spreads of AAA, AA +, and AA coal bonds decreased by 2BP, 2BP, and 1BP respectively; the spreads of AAA and AA + steel bonds decreased by 2BP and 4BP respectively; and the spreads of all levels of chemical bonds decreased by 3BP [2][18]. 4. The Yields of Secondary and Perpetual Bonds Followed the Decline of Certificates of Deposit, with the Short - to - Medium - Term Performing Relatively Strongly - 1Y secondary and perpetual bonds: Yields decreased by 2 - 3BP, and spreads compressed by 1 - 2BP [21]. - 3Y secondary and perpetual bonds: The yields of secondary capital bonds decreased by 2BP, and spreads decreased by 2 - 3BP; the yields of perpetual bonds decreased by 3 - 4BP, and spreads decreased by 3 - 4BP [21]. - 5Y secondary and perpetual bonds: The yields of secondary capital bonds decreased by 1 - 2BP, and spreads compressed by 0 - 1BP; the yields of AA + and above perpetual bonds decreased by 1BP, and spreads increased by 1BP, while the yields of AA perpetual bonds decreased by 4BP, and spreads decreased by 2BP [21]. 5. The Excess Spreads of 5Y Industrial Bonds and 3Y Urban Investment Bonds Slightly Decreased - AAA 3Y industrial perpetual bond excess spreads remained at 3.82BP, at the 1.32% quantile since 2015; 5Y industrial perpetual bond excess spreads decreased by 0.86BP to 7.65BP, at the 4.18% quantile since 2015 [24]. - Urban investment AAA 3Y perpetual bond excess spreads decreased by 0.65BP to 3.75BP, at the 0.29% quantile; urban investment AAA 5Y perpetual bond excess spreads increased by 0.09BP to 10.21BP, at the 10.93% quantile [24]. 6. Credit Spread Database Compilation Instructions - Market - wide credit spreads, commercial bank secondary and perpetual spreads, and industrial/urban investment perpetual bond credit spreads are calculated based on ChinaBond medium - and short - term notes and ChinaBond perpetual bond data. Historical quantiles are since the beginning of 2015 [28]. - Industrial and urban investment bond credit spreads are compiled and statistically analyzed by Cinda Securities R & D Center, with historical quantiles since the beginning of 2015 [28]. - Specific calculation methods and sample selection criteria are provided, including how to calculate spreads, which samples to select, and which samples to exclude [31].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the coal sector, highlighting their stable performance and growth potential [3][12]. Core Insights - National electricity load has reached new highs, with peak season demand expected to drive coal prices upward. The report anticipates that by mid-August, prices may exceed 750 RMB/ton, with a price center around 700 RMB/ton for the second half of the year [2][7]. - Coal supply is decreasing significantly, with June 2025 coal imports down by 11.1% year-on-year, and domestic coal production showing mixed results. The overall capacity utilization rate in the coal mining sector has dropped to 69.3%, the lowest since Q1 2020 [2][21][38]. - The demand side shows a positive trend, with thermal power generation growth turning positive since late May, and electricity consumption reaching record levels due to rising temperatures [2][7][33]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: 1. Huayang Co., Ltd. for stable performance and year-on-year production growth 2. Jinko Coal Industry for high net cash growth potential 3. Industry leaders like Shaanxi Coal and China Shenhua for stable earnings 4. Shanmei International for recovery in production 5. Xinji Energy for coal-electricity integrated growth 6. CGN Mining for benefiting from nuclear power growth [3][12]. Market Performance - As of July 18, 2025, the coal sector has seen a weekly decline of 0.7%, underperforming compared to the broader market indices [13][15]. - Yunnan Coal Energy has shown the highest weekly increase at 4.11%, while Dayou Energy has experienced the largest decline at 10.33% [18][19]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes that coal prices are on an upward trend, with significant increases in both port and production prices. For instance, Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal price reached 634 RMB/ton, a weekly increase of 10 RMB/ton [8][10]. - The report highlights the structural tightness in coal supply, with power plants' coal inventories dropping below levels seen in 2023 and 2024 [2][7].

Group 1 - The core concept of the new "anti-involution" supply-side reform differs significantly from the 2016 supply-side reform, focusing on regulating low-price competition rather than eliminating backward production capacity [1] - The "anti-involution" strategy aims to stabilize the price bottom in the coal industry by reducing disorderly competition, which is expected to lead to a more pragmatic bottom in the current market [1][3] - The report recommends leading companies in the coal sector, including China Shenhua (601088.SH), Shaanxi Coal (601225.SH), China Coal Energy (601898.SH), and Jinkong Coal (601001.SH), as they are expected to benefit from the release of performance risks [1] Group 2 - The cement industry serves as a successful case of "anti-involution," where collaborative production cuts have led to a recovery in industry profitability, highlighting the challenges of implementing similar strategies in the coal sector [2] - The coal industry is currently at a fundamental turning point, with over 50% of coal enterprises reporting losses, particularly in coking coal, indicating a need for production cuts to stabilize prices [3] - The supply side has shown a significant decrease in production from April to May, with spontaneous production cuts occurring due to economic pressures, while demand has started to recover, suggesting a potential turning point for electricity consumption growth [3]