1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for alumina is "Oscillation" [1] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The anti - involution trading has ended, leading to a decline in alumina futures prices. The domestic alumina supply has turned into a slight surplus with the resumption of production and the release of new production capacity. After the end of the emotional trading, the futures price is expected to continue the oscillatory and weak trend [1][15] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Alumina Industry Chain Weekly Overview - **Raw Materials**: Domestic ore prices remained stable last week. Due to frequent rainfall in the north and the influence of the rainy season and typhoons in the south, the mining and shipping efficiency of domestic ores were affected. The shipment decline of Guinea in July will impact the supply in August, September, and October. Some mines are in the process of resuming production. The new - arrived ore during the period was 3.07 million tons, and the freight from Guinea to China decreased slightly [2][12] - **Alumina**: The spot price of alumina rose last week. The market was in a wait - and - see mood, and downstream enterprises were resistant to high prices. The domestic alumina supply remained at a high level, with a production capacity of 113.02 million tons, a running capacity of 94.75 million tons (a decrease of 200,000 tons from last week), and an operating rate of 83.8% [3][13] - **Demand**: Domestically, the operating capacity of some electrolytic aluminum enterprises increased, with the domestic electrolytic aluminum operating capacity increasing by 15,000 tons week - on - week. Overseas demand remained unchanged [14] - **Inventory**: As of July 31, the national alumina inventory was 3.243 million tons, an increase of 36,000 tons from last week. The inventory structure changed due to factors such as railway freight reduction and increased shipments [14] - **Warehouse Receipts**: The registered warehouse receipts of alumina on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were 6,615 tons, a decrease of 307 tons from last week [15] 3.2 Weekly Summary of Key Events in the Industry Chain - On July 30, 30,000 tons of alumina were traded in East Australia at an FOB price of $373.7 per ton [16] - On July 30, 300 tons of spot alumina were traded in Shanxi at an ex - factory price of 3,400 yuan per ton [16] - On July 28, the winning bid price of a regular alumina tender by an aluminum plant in Xinjiang was between 3,520 - 3,580 yuan per ton, an increase of 90 - 150 yuan per ton from last week [16] 3.3 Monitoring of Key Data in the Upstream and Downstream of the Industry Chain - **Raw Materials and Cost End**: The data includes domestic bauxite prices, imported bauxite prices, domestic bauxite port inventory, etc., with data sources mainly from Shanghai Steel Union and the Orient Futures Derivatives Research Institute [17][20][21] - **Alumina Price and Supply - Demand Balance**: It shows domestic provincial alumina spot prices, imported alumina prices, domestic electrolytic aluminum spot prices, and the weekly supply - demand balance of alumina. The data sources are Shanghai Steel Union, Wind, and the Orient Futures Derivatives Research Institute [34][36][40] - **Alumina Inventory and Warehouse Receipts**: It covers electrolytic aluminum plant alumina inventory, alumina plant inventory, domestic alumina yard/platform/in - transit inventory, etc. The data sources are mainly from Aladdin and the Orient Futures Derivatives Research Institute [43][46][48]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for treasury bonds is "oscillation" [4] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the sentiment in the bond market improved marginally. Looking ahead to next week, the overall liquidity will be balanced, and the equity market lacks catalysts for speculation, creating a favorable environment for the bond market. However, after the policy of levying VAT on treasury bond interest was announced, the bond market is expected to rise first and then fall [14]. - In the short term, the policy may cause price differentiation between new and old bond issues. In the long term, it is negative for the bond market as it reduces the attractiveness of treasury bond coupons, diverts funds to riskier assets, and requires new bonds to offer higher coupon rates [2][16]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 One - Week Review and Outlook 3.1.1 This Week's Trend Review - From July 28 to August 3, treasury bond futures fluctuated and rose. As of August 1, the settlement prices of the two - year, five - year, ten - year, and thirty - year treasury bond futures contracts were 102.352, 105.730, 108.450, and 119.090 yuan, up 0.026, 0.145, 0.255, and 0.970 yuan respectively from the previous weekend [13]. 3.1.2 Next Week's Outlook - The market is expected to rise first and then fall due to the policy of taxing treasury bond interest. It is recommended that trading positions gradually withdraw from long positions, consider short - hedging strategies for long - term bonds, and construct steepening curve strategies such as 10Y - 1Y if risk appetite is strong after key time points [2][16][19]. 3.2 Weekly Observation of Interest - Rate Bonds 3.2.1 Primary Market - This week, 92 interest - rate bonds were issued, with a total issuance of 6724.35 billion yuan and a net financing of 5532.57 billion yuan. The net financing of treasury bonds increased slightly, while that of local government bonds decreased, and the net financing of inter - bank certificates of deposit increased [17][19][20]. 3.2.2 Secondary Market - Treasury bond yields declined. As of August 1, the yields of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bonds were 1.42%, 1.57%, 1.71%, and 1.95% respectively, down 1.29, 5.66, 3.17, and 3.70 basis points from the previous weekend [25]. 3.3 Treasury Bond Futures 3.3.1 Price, Trading Volume, and Open Interest - Treasury bond futures fluctuated and rose. The trading volumes of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures were 40590, 71737, 88205, and 156603 contracts respectively, with changes of - 6031, - 10064, - 14010, and + 366 contracts from the previous weekend. The open interests were 111227, 195029, 232880, and 160133 contracts respectively, with changes of - 7224, - 12580, - 6104, and + 3518 contracts from the previous weekend [34][37]. 3.3.2 Basis and IRR - The basis of futures generally fluctuated within a narrow range, and the IRR of the CTD bonds of each contract was between 1.4% - 1.8%. The current certificate of deposit rate is between 1.5% - 1.6%, so there are relatively few opportunities for cash - and - carry strategies [41]. 3.3.3 Inter - Delivery and Inter - Product Spreads - As of August 1, the inter - delivery spreads of the 2509 - 2512 contracts of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures were - 0.042, - 0.055, + 0.025, and + 0.270 yuan respectively, with changes of + 0.040, + 0.005, + 0.040, and + 0.050 yuan from the previous weekend [44][46]. 3.4 Weekly Observation of the Liquidity Situation - This week, the central bank's net reverse - repurchase injection was 69 billion yuan. Interest rates such as DR007 and R007 declined slightly, and the average daily trading volume of inter - bank pledged repurchase decreased [49][51][53]. 3.5 Weekly Overseas Observation - The US dollar index strengthened, and the yield of 10 - year US treasury bonds declined. As of August 1, the US dollar index rose 1.04% to 98.6900, and the yield of 10 - year US treasury bonds was 4.23%, down 17 basis points from the previous weekend [58]. 3.6 Weekly Observation of High - Frequency Inflation Data - This week, industrial product prices fell across the board, and agricultural product prices mostly declined. As of August 1, the Southern China Industrial Product Index, Metal Index, and Energy and Chemical Index were 3680.14, 6362.56, and 1713.91 points respectively, down 143.52, 231.91, and 74.12 points from the previous weekend [62]. 3.7 Investment Recommendations - It is expected that the market will rise first and then fall next week. Trading positions are advised to gradually withdraw from long positions, pay attention to short - hedging strategies for long - term bonds, and consider constructing steepening curve strategies after key time points [2][16][19].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for lithium carbonate is "Volatile" [4] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Short - term speculative sentiment has cooled down, causing the market to decline significantly. Future price trends may gradually return to fundamental logic. The demand side shows positive growth in production schedules in August, and the supply side still has uncertainties due to the unresolved Jiangxi mining license issue. The market has support from both fundamentals and downstream buying. It is not recommended to enter short positions too early. Instead, it is advisable to try long positions at low prices with a light position and use spot market transactions to determine the entry timing. Also, it is suggested to take profit on the 9 - 11 reverse spread [2][12][13] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1.盘面高位回落，下游买盘涌出 - Last week (07/28 - 08/01), lithium salt prices dropped from high levels. LC2508 and LC2509 closing prices decreased by 13.7% and 14.4% respectively. SMM battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate spot average prices fell by 2.1%. Battery - grade lithium hydroxide prices continued to rise, with the average prices of coarse - grained and micronized types increasing by 4.0% and 3.7% respectively. The price difference between electric and industrial lithium carbonate narrowed slightly, and the price discount of battery - grade lithium hydroxide to battery - grade lithium carbonate also narrowed. Due to the previous influx of long - position funds and slow warehouse receipt generation, the delivery risk of LC2509 increased. After the Guangzhou Futures Exchange issued two position - limit announcements, LC2509 significantly reduced its positions by 270,000 lots to 210,000 lots, and the delivery risk is expected to decline [1][10][11] 3.2.周内行业要闻回顾 - Jiangte Motor's actual controller changed to Wang Xin and Zhu Jun after a series of equity transfers and agreements, and the company's stock resumed trading on July 29, 2025 [14] - Liontown's Kathleen Valley lithium project had strong second - quarter operating results, with a net operating cash flow of 23 million Australian dollars, revenue of 96 million Australian dollars, and sales of 97,330 metric tons of concentrate at an average grade of 5.2%. The underground production is increasing as planned [14] - De'a Lithium Industry's 30,000 - ton lithium salt project was successfully put into production on July 31, laying a foundation for full - scale production [15] - IGO's Greenbushes project has a 2026 guidance target of 1.5 - 1.65 million tons of spodumene with a cash cost of 310 - 360 US dollars per ton. The Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery's annual output did not meet the target, and it is expected to be further impaired by 70 - 90 million Australian dollars [15] - PLS's 2025 fiscal - year lithium spodumene concentrate production reached 754,600 tons, a 4% year - on - year increase, exceeding the guidance target. However, due to falling lithium prices, the annual revenue decreased by 39% to 769 million Australian dollars. The company plans to increase production to 820,000 - 870,000 tons in 2026 [15][16] 3.3.产业链重点高频数据监测 3.3.1.资源端：锂精矿现货报价回落 - Lithium concentrate spot quotes declined, with the lithium spodumene concentrate spot average price (6%, CIF China) dropping from 810 US dollars per ton to 755 US dollars per ton, a 6.8% decrease [11] 3.3.2.锂盐：盘面高位回落 - Lithium salt prices dropped from high levels. Battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate spot average prices decreased by 2.1%, and LC2508 and LC2509 closing prices decreased by 13.7% and 14.4% respectively. Battery - grade lithium hydroxide prices continued to rise [1][10][11] 3.3.3.下游中间品：报价略回升 - The prices of downstream intermediate products such as some lithium - related materials showed a slight increase. For example, the prices of some ternary materials increased slightly, with the 523, 622, and 811 types rising by 0.6%, 1.1%, and 0.6% respectively [11] 3.3.4.终端：6月中国新能源车延续去库 - In June, China's new - energy vehicle market continued the inventory reduction trend, with relevant data on production, sales, and penetration rate showing certain trends [36]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Platinum: Volatile; Palladium: Volatile [6] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The release of the solicitation draft for platinum and palladium futures contracts by the Guangzhou Futures Exchange indicates the approaching listing of these futures, which fills the gap in risk management tools for new energy metals in China [10]. - The platinum and palladium futures contracts have unique features such as relatively high contract values and entry thresholds, special contract month arrangements, and trading time settings that may affect price continuity and arbitrage efficiency. The innovative design of the delivery system also has implications for the participation of industrial enterprises [4][41]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Event Overview - On July 31, 2025, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange released the solicitation drafts for platinum and palladium futures contracts and related option and business rule documents, aiming to promote green - low - carbon development [10]. 3.2 Platinum and Palladium Industry Chain Overview - Platinum and palladium belong to the platinum - group metals, with stable physical and chemical properties. Their industry chain consists of upstream mining, mid - stream processing, and downstream applications. The global resource endowment is extremely uneven, with South Africa and Russia being major resource - rich regions. China's proven reserves are less than 1% of the global total. The mid - stream processing includes primary and recycling methods, and the downstream demand is mainly concentrated in the automotive exhaust catalyst field (37% for platinum and 82% for palladium), followed by jewelry, industrial, and investment demands [11]. 3.3 Key Parameter Interpretation of Platinum and Palladium Futures Contracts - **Contract Basics**: The trading codes for platinum and palladium futures are PT and PD respectively, with a trading unit of 1000 grams per lot, a minimum price change of 0.05 yuan per gram, a daily price limit of ±4% (±6% in the delivery month), and a minimum trading margin of 5%. The contract months follow an even - month continuous double - month pattern (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12), and the trading time is from 9:00 - 11:30 am and 13:30 - 15:00 pm, with no night trading for now [1][15][16]. - **Margin**: Based on the current price, the minimum margin for one lot of platinum/palladium futures is about 1.5 - 1.6 million yuan. The expected combined margin rate of the exchange and futures companies is about 15%, resulting in a trading margin of about 4.75 million yuan for one lot of platinum futures and 4.5 million yuan for one lot of palladium futures. The trading margin adopts a three - stage ladder - type management system [22]. - **Position Limit System**: Platinum and palladium futures use a three - stage dynamic position limit system. In normal months, different position limits are set according to the unilateral position of the contract. As the delivery month approaches, the position limits are gradually reduced, and individual customers are not allowed to hold positions in the delivery month [24]. - **Delivery Matters**: The futures adopt physical delivery with a delivery unit of 1000g (net weight). The benchmark delivery items are platinum/palladium ingots, sponge platinum/palladium, and platinum/palladium powder with a main component content of not less than 99.95%. There is a single - quality standard with no alternative delivery items and no clear regional premium or discount. The delivery system combines warehouse and factory warehouse delivery, and only domestic platinum and palladium ingots can be registered as warehouse standard warehouse receipts, while powder - form metals and imported products can only be registered as factory warehouse receipts. The warehouse receipts are valid for 12 months and are uniformly cancelled after the last trading day of August each year [26][28][30]. - **Delivery Area Speculation**: Considering factors such as industry agglomeration, logistics convenience, and import dependence, potential delivery areas include industrial - intensive regions like Yunnan, Xinjiang, Gansu, and Sichuan, as well as Shanghai, Tianjin, and Guangdong [3][31]. 3.4 Platinum and Palladium Option Contracts - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange also launched platinum and palladium option contracts. The options use the American exercise method, with a trading unit of one lot of platinum/palladium futures contracts, a minimum price change of 0.05 yuan per gram, and a price limit consistent with the underlying futures contracts. The contract months are the same as those of the underlying futures contracts, and the exercise price range is set to cover the price range within 1.5 times the daily price limit of the previous trading day's settlement price of the underlying futures contract. A segmented exercise price interval design is adopted [38]. 3.5 Characteristics Interpretation of Platinum and Palladium Futures Contracts - **Contract Value and Threshold**: The high contract value of platinum and palladium futures creates an entry barrier for investors. Insufficient liquidity at the initial listing stage may affect price continuity [4][41]. - **Contract Months and Liquidity Distribution**: The lack of continuous - month contracts may lead to a relatively steep B/C structure in the forward curve, and enterprises may face higher basis risks [4][41]. - **Trading Time and Linkage with Overseas Markets**: The absence of night trading in domestic platinum and palladium futures, compared with the 23 - hour continuous trading of Nymex platinum and palladium futures, may affect price continuity, arbitrage efficiency, and create time - difference arbitrage opportunities [4][41]. - **Innovation and Limitations of Delivery Rules**: The inclusion of sponge - form metals in the delivery system is innovative, but the restriction on registering warehouse standard warehouse receipts only for domestic ingots reflects the policy orientation of supporting domestic smelting industries and ensuring supply - chain security [42].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment ratings in the given content. 2. Report's Core Views - The overall market is influenced by various factors such as economic data, tariff policies, and government policies. Different sectors show different trends and risks. For example, the gold market is affected by PCE data and tariff policies, showing a short - term weak trend; the stock index futures market is affected by domestic economic data and policies, and needs fundamental support; the bond market enters a favorable period but with a volatile upward trend [13][21][28]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US core PCE in June increased by 2.8% year - on - year, better than expected. The hawkish stance of the Fed's interest - rate meeting reduces short - term interest - rate cut expectations. The gold price fell back below $3300, and it is expected to be in a weak shock in the short term [12][13][14]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - Dollar Index) - Trump increased tariffs on Canada and extended the tariff period for Mexico, which led to a decrease in market risk appetite and a short - term strengthening of the dollar index [15][17][19]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The State Council Executive Meeting proposed to implement the "Artificial Intelligence +" action and enhance macro - policy effectiveness. Due to the PMI in July being lower than expected, the short - term domestic economic pressure increases, and the stock market has a correction. It is recommended to allocate assets evenly [20][21][22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The unexpected rebound of inflation data increases the uncertainty of future interest - rate cuts. The US stock market's upward trend slows down, and attention should be paid to the risk of correction caused by economic data falling short of expectations [23][25][26]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - China's official manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3, lower than expected. The Treasury bond futures enter a favorable period in August, but the upward trend is volatile, and it is necessary to grasp the rhythm when going long [27][28][30]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia's palm oil exports in July decreased by 6.71% month - on - month, and Indonesia raised the reference price and export tax of crude palm oil in August. The oil market is expected to fluctuate and correct, and it is recommended to go long on dips [31][32][33]. 3.2.2 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - Vietnam's coal imports from January to June increased by 13.26% year - on - year. Affected by rainfall and policies, the short - term coal price is expected to remain stable, and attention should be paid to the implementation of supply - side policies [34]. 3.2.3 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The price of metallurgical coke in the Lvliang market is running strongly. Recently, coking coal has been greatly affected by the macro and policies, and may stabilize in the short term after a continuous sharp decline. Pay attention to position management [4][35][37]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - India's Goa state resumed iron ore mining after 12 years. The iron ore price is mainly driven by sentiment in the short term. The fundamentals do not support sharp fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see [38]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Aonong Biological's actual external guarantee balance reached 1 billion yuan. The short - term spot price of pigs may fall, and the contango strategy is still applicable for contract arbitrage [39][40]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The inventory in the northern ports continued to decline. The corn futures price started to return to its fundamentals after the weakening of the macro - sentiment. In the medium and long term, it is expected to decline in a fluctuating manner, and it is recommended to hold new short positions [41][42][43]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The开机 rate of starch increased, but the downstream demand was still weak. The price difference between rice and flour is expected to remain low and fluctuate [44][45]. 3.2.8 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The inventory of five major steel products increased week - on - week. Affected by weather and policy expectations, the steel price fell, and it is expected to have further downward pressure [46][47]. 3.2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Chile's copper production in June decreased by 6% year - on - year. Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imported semi - finished copper products. The market is worried about the outward transfer of US copper inventories, which suppresses the copper price. It is recommended to take a short - term bearish approach and pay attention to inventory changes [48][50][52]. 3.2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The spot transaction average price has increased. The polysilicon price is expected to run between 45,000 - 57,000 yuan/ton in the short term. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money put options [55][56]. 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The social inventory of industrial silicon increased slightly. The supply is expected to increase in August. The price is expected to run between 8500 - 10,000 yuan/ton, and it is recommended to pay attention to range - trading opportunities [57][58]. 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Glencore's nickel production in the second quarter decreased by 3.6% year - on - year. Affected by macro - policies and fundamentals, the nickel price fell. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term band opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities at high prices [59][60][61]. 3.2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - A lead smelter in the northwest plans to stop production. Affected by macro - sentiment and fundamentals, the short - term Shanghai lead price is weak, and it is recommended to wait and see [62][65]. 3.2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Gatos Silver's zinc ore production in the second quarter increased by nearly 30%. Affected by macro - sentiment and fundamentals, the Shanghai zinc price fell. It is recommended to take a short - position with a light position, pay attention to mid - term month - spread positive - arbitrage opportunities, and wait and see in the short term [66][68][69]. 3.2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The weekly commodity volume of Chinese LPG increased slightly, and the inventory rate decreased slightly. The 8 - month CP price was in line with expectations, and the price is expected to be in a weak shock in the short term [69][70][71]. 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The closing price of CEA on July 31 decreased by 1.36%. The trading volume has not increased significantly. The CEA price is expected to fluctuate in the short term [72][73]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - The PX price fell on July 31. The PX market is expected to be in a volatile and upward trend in the short term [74][75]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The operating rates of texturing and weaving in Jiangsu and Zhejiang continued to increase. The demand side needs further observation. The PTA price may be in a slightly upward shock in the short term [76][77][78]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The transaction in the Shandong caustic soda market was moderate on July 31. The market is expected to fluctuate in the future [79][80][80]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp in the spot market adjusted in different directions on July 31. The pulp price is expected to follow the commodity market's correction [81][82]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The price of domestic PVC powder market fell on July 31. The PVC price is expected to follow the commodity market's correction [83][84]. 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle - chip factories were mostly slightly lowered. The bottle - chip price is expected to follow the fluctuation of polyester raw materials. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of expanding processing fees by going long on dips [84][85]. 3.2.23 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - Hartmann Group increased its order for new - built container ships in China. The container freight rate has confirmed a downward trend. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to spot changes [86][87][88].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The short - term trend rating for the US dollar is "oscillation" [2] Report's Core View - The US GDP in Q2 exceeded expectations, with the annualized quarterly - on - quarterly initial value at 3%, higher than the expected 2.4%. The inflation level declined, and the Fed's rate - cut decision still needs time. Although the economy is cooling moderately, the market's expectation of a soft landing is hard to break. The dollar index is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger in the short term, the US Treasury yield will rise again, gold will continue to correct, and the US stock market will perform strongly. However, attention should be paid to the increased market volatility caused by the worse - than - expected economic downturn [3][4][5] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. US Q2 GDP Exceeded Expectations - GDP Data: The annualized quarterly - on - quarterly initial value of the US Q2 GDP was 3%, higher than the expected 2.4% and a significant rebound from - 0.5% in the previous quarter. Import growth dropped sharply to - 30.3%, export growth slightly declined to - 1.8%, consumption growth was 1.4%, private investment growth was - 15.6%, and government spending growth was 0.4%. Net exports contributed the most to the growth. The core PCE price index in Q1 fell from 3.5% to 2.5%, slightly higher than expected [3][9] - Contribution to GDP Growth: Consumption, fixed investment, inventory, net exports, and government spending contributed 0.98%, 0.08%, - 3.17%, 4.99%, and 0.08% respectively to the 3% GDP growth [3][18] - Personal Consumption: Both goods and services consumption showed a slight recovery. Goods consumption growth rose from 0.1% in Q1 to 2.2%, with durable and non - durable goods growing by 3.7% and 1.3% respectively. Service consumption remained resilient, with only housing and transportation sub - items declining. Overall, Q2 consumer spending recovered slightly, but the growth rate was lower than last year [26] - Private Investment: In Q1, private investment dropped by 15.6% on an annualized quarterly - on - quarterly basis. Fixed investment growth was 0.4%, with residential and construction investment growth being negative. Equipment investment growth dropped to 4.8%, and enterprises began to reduce inventory [26] - Government Spending: The growth rate of government spending in Q2 rebounded to 0.4%. It is expected that the government spending will support the US economy in the second half of the year, with the planned bond issuance exceeding $1 trillion in Q3 and net borrowing of $590 billion in Q4 [28] - Inflation: The inflation level declined in Q2. The GDP deflator dropped to 2%, the PCE price index fell from 3.7% to 2.1%, and the core PCE rebounded marginally from 3.5% to 2.5%. The impact of tariffs on inflation has not been fully reflected [28] - Economic Outlook: Tariff disruptions to the real economy are easing, and the US economy remains resilient. As trade policy uncertainty decreases, corporate investment may recover in the second half of the year. The economic growth slightly exceeded expectations, giving the Fed no strong reason to cut rates. The probability of a rate cut in September dropped to 58.8%, and the future rate - cut path remains uncertain [4][31] 2. Investment Recommendations - The US has accelerated trade negotiations, reaching agreements with countries such as Japan and the EU before August 1st, with a 15% tariff level lower than previously threatened. The tariff suspension for China has been extended for another 90 days, keeping market risk appetite high. The Q2 GDP shows that the US economy is cooling moderately. The dollar index is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger in the short term, the US Treasury yield will rise again, gold will continue to correct, and the US stock market will perform strongly. However, attention should be paid to the increased market volatility caused by the worse - than - expected economic downturn [5][32]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the propylene industry is "Oscillation" [1] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply and demand of propylene in East China are basically balanced, but this balance is fragile, maintained by sacrificing the economics of propylene production [2][16] - Propylene production enterprises consider three major factors: economics, material balance, and customer supply guarantee, resulting in strong price elasticity on the demand side and weak price elasticity on the supply side [2][18] - The propylene industry chain's production plans have an anti - involution nature, which can repair the economics of loss - making downstream sectors and maintain the supply - demand balance [3][23] - Enterprises generally pay attention to propylene futures, but their participation levels are expected to vary greatly [4][24] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Research Purpose - Understand the production consideration factors of different propylene production enterprises - Understand the ins and outs of the propylene industry chain production process, including raw material sources, product customer composition, and pricing models - Understand the production plans and future outlooks of propylene production enterprises - Understand the participation levels and concerns of propylene production enterprises regarding propylene futures [15] 3.2 Research Core Conclusions - The supply - demand balance of propylene in East China is fragile, maintained by sacrificing the economics of propylene production, such as some MTO and PDH enterprises adjusting their operations [16] - Enterprises consider economics, material balance, and customer supply guarantee. Downstream focuses more on economics, upstream is more affected by material balance, and downstream with high long - term contract ratios is more affected by customer supply guarantee [18][19] - The production plans of the propylene industry chain have an anti - involution nature, which can repair downstream economics and maintain the supply - demand balance [23] - Enterprises are highly concerned about propylene futures, and their participation can be divided into four categories [24] 3.3 Research Detailed Situations 3.3.1 A Large Refining and Chemical Enterprise A - The company has three propylene production devices with a total capacity of over 1 million tons/year, and downstream products include acrylonitrile, propylene oxide, and acetone [25] - Currently, all devices except one acrylonitrile device are operating at full capacity. The refinery is overhauled every 3 - 4 years, and PDH is overhauled once a year [26] - The company prioritizes material balance and then production economics. Steam cracking and MTO devices rarely reduce their loads, while PDH load adjustment is more flexible [27] - Propane is 60% - 70% self - produced and 30% - 40% imported from the Middle East. The steam cracking raw material contains a small amount of externally purchased ethane [29] - When all devices are operating at full capacity, the company exports over 10,000 tons of propylene per month. Currently, it exports about 40,000 tons per month, mainly to surrounding enterprises and sold in East China and Southwest Shandong [30] - The long - term contract is priced based on the average price of Shandong and East China plus a premium or discount [31] - The exported propylene is all Type I, and the self - used propylene is of slightly lower quality [32] - The company has abandoned the plan to expand acrylic acid production and has no current expansion plans [33] 3.3.2 A PDH Enterprise B - The company has a 600,000 - ton/year PDH device, and downstream products include acetone, propylene oxide, and epichlorohydrin [35] - Currently, the PDH is under maintenance, and propylene oxide has stopped production. Phenol - ketone and epichlorohydrin are operating by externally purchasing propylene. PDH is overhauled every two years, and the main catalyst is replaced every four years [37][38] - The company will try to achieve full production and sales in the future and will attempt to digest products within the parent company group during poor market conditions [39] - Before the tariff, 80% of imported propane was from the United States, and now it is 20%. Propane is also imported from Canada and Australia. When externally purchasing propylene, pipeline transportation is preferred [41][42] - The company exports about 50,000 tons of propylene per year, with customers mainly from Jiangsu, Anhui, and Shandong. The downstream is mainly PP powder [44] - The pricing is based on the Zhenhai price when shipping south and the average price of East China and Shandong when shipping north or for short - distance transportation [45] - All propylene is Type I. Propylene oxide has the lowest quality requirement, and phenol - ketone has the highest requirement [46] - The company has abandoned the second - phase expansion plan [47] 3.3.3 An MTO Enterprise C - The company has two MTO devices with a total propylene capacity of about 500,000 tons/year, and downstream products include butanol and octanol [51] - Currently, butanol and octanol are operating at full capacity, and the small MTO device is operating at 70% capacity, while the large one is at 85%. In August, the MTO load will be reduced to the minimum [52] - The MTO process is in long - term loss, and the butanol and octanol profits are also poor this year. However, the company does not consider shutting down to avoid losing pipeline customers [54] - If operating at full capacity, the company will externally purchase about 2 million tons of methanol per year. The small device self - produces part of the methanol, and the large device purchases all externally [55] - When operating at full capacity, the company exports about 12,000 tons of propylene per month, mainly through pipeline and road transportation. The company values price rather than the type of customer [56] - Propylene is priced with reference to the chemical sales price plus a self - determined premium or discount, and ethylene is priced based on a comprehensive consideration of Northeast Asian and chemical sales prices [57] - The propylene produced by the company is all Type I, and the self - used propylene quality is not deliberately adjusted [58] - The company has no expansion plans for the propylene industry chain [59] 3.3.4 A Mixed Alkane Cracking Enterprise D - The company has a steam cracking device with a propylene capacity of about 150,000 tons/year, using a mixture of ethane and propane as raw materials [61] - Ethylene production is fixed, and propylene production depends on the feedstock. Currently, it is about 10,000 tons per month [62] - The ratio of ethane to propane is determined by economics. Currently, ethane accounts for about 70%. The device can use all propane but not all ethane [63] - The raw materials are all imported. Propane comes from the Middle East and the United States, and ethane is from the United States under a ten - year long - term contract. In case of a tariff war, the company will adjust its operations [64] - Propylene is mainly transported by pipeline to enterprises in the park for acrylic acid production, with a small amount sold externally by road [65] - The pricing is based on the average price of Zhenhai and Jinling. Each device is independently accounted for, and internal supply is also priced at the market price [66] - The company is building a PDH device with a capacity of nearly 1 million tons, but it plans to start operation after the downstream PP and butanol and octanol devices are completed in 2027 [67] 3.3.5 A PDH Enterprise E - The company has two PDH devices with a total capacity of about 1 million tons/year, and downstream products include acrylic acid, PP powder, butanol and octanol, and propylene oxide [70] - Currently, one line of PP powder has stopped production, and the rest are operating at full capacity. The company has a processing trade business for acrylic acid and esters for export, with a monthly volume of about 20,000 tons [71] - Currently, acrylic acid and butanol and octanol are profitable, PP breaks even, and propylene oxide is in loss. PDH is in marginal loss, but the company does not consider shutting down to avoid excessive external propylene purchases [72] - 90% of propane comes from the United States. In case of a tariff increase, the company will switch to Middle Eastern and Canadian sources. Currently, US goods are still more suitable [73] - The company externally purchases about 60,000 tons of propylene per month, mainly through shipping and road transportation. The imported propylene is about 300,000 tons per year [74] - The company requires Type I propylene for spot purchases. Type II propylene can be processed or used in the acrylic acid device [75] - The company plans to expand downstream acrylic acid production by nearly 300,000 tons/year, with no upstream expansion plans [76] 3.3.6 A PDH Enterprise F - The company has two PDH devices with a total capacity of about 1 million tons/year, and downstream products are polypropylene powder and modified materials [78] - Currently, one PDH device is operating at 98% - 104% capacity, and one line of powder has stopped production [79] - One PDH device was shut down due to poor economics and transportation issues. It is expected to restart next year due to device maintenance and expected profit improvement [80] - Propane is mainly purchased from the Middle East and the United States. Propylene is 80% purchased by shipping and 20% by road, with about half of the shipping being imports [81] - This year, there is no external propylene sales, and about 10,000 tons are externally purchased per month [82] - The company has no expansion plans, only considering downstream optimization [83] 3.3.7 A Large Refining and Chemical Enterprise G - The company has three production devices with a total capacity of about 3 million tons/year, and downstream products include polypropylene, acetone, acrylonitrile, and propylene oxide [86] - Currently, one cracking device is under maintenance, expected to end in August. PDH is operating at over 80% capacity and is overhauled every 2 - 3 years. The cracking device is overhauled every three years [87] - PDH operation is based on material balance, and economics is an important factor for downstream operation. The load of acrylonitrile is mainly adjusted in recent years [88] - Imported crude oil is mainly from Saudi Arabia, with Oman and Kuwait oil as supplements. PDH uses self - produced propane [90] - When all devices are operating at full capacity, the company can achieve propylene balance. After the acrylonitrile device is put into operation, there will be a shortage. Last year, the maximum external sales volume was 50,000 tons per month, and this year it is about 10,000 tons per month [91] - Propylene price is based on the listed price of Zhenhai Refining and Chemical plus a premium or discount [92] - The company has an acrylonitrile device to be put into operation at the end of this year, but it will probably start operation together with MMA and SAR devices in the second quarter of next year. There is also a subsidiary with a propylene capacity of about 1 million tons to be put into operation at the end of 2026 [93] 3.3.8 A PDH Enterprise H - The company has three PDH devices with a total capacity of about 2 million tons/year. The A base has two devices, and the B base has one device. Downstream products include PP and acrylonitrile [96] - Currently, all upstream and downstream devices are operating, and the PP load is high. One PDH device will be overhauled in September and restarted before National Day [97] - The enterprise calculates the full cost. PDH is in long - term loss and is subsidized by PP. If the externally purchased propylene is cheap and stable, the enterprise may shut down one PDH device [98] - The enterprise only accepts pure propane from the Middle East and the United States. To avoid tariff risks, it will adjust its purchases [100] - The enterprise needs to sell propylene externally, with about 20,000 tons per month from the A base and 30,000 tons per month from the B base. It will also purchase propylene if the price difference is appropriate and has exported propylene in the past [101][102] - The enterprise has some pricing power and affects the listed price in East China. The settlement with the B base is based on the local price [103] 3.4 Investment Suggestions - In the next three months, the propylene futures price will mainly follow the polypropylene futures price. Before November, the impact of spot price changes on futures prices will be weak, and the PL2601 price will be priced by subtracting the processing fee from PP2601 [106] - It is recommended to shrink the PP - PL processing fee when it is high. The current 550 yuan/ton is reasonable, and near the delivery month, a processing fee above 500 yuan/ton can be considered for shrinking [106] - The PL single - side price should be treated with an oscillatory mindset. The PP single - side price is under pressure from new production capacity but has limited further downward space due to the ability to replace recycled materials and the anti - involution market. PL may be slightly stronger than PP [107][108]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The Central Political Bureau meeting maintained a stable tone, emphasizing the optimization of existing policies and some structural increments. The stock market is expected to remain at a relatively high risk - preference level due to the demand for a long - bull market [1]. - The Fed kept interest rates unchanged in July, and Powell downplayed the expectation of a September rate cut, leading to a significant rise in the US dollar index [2]. - The July Political Bureau meeting announced limited incremental policies, and the policy risks faced by the bond market significantly decreased. There is a chance to start trying to go long [3]. - The oil market continued to rise, while the EIA commercial crude oil inventory increased [6]. - The steel price declined significantly. The Political Bureau meeting did not give further expectations on "anti - involution", causing a decline in market sentiment. The long - term impact of "anti - involution" is worthy of attention, but short - term trading is difficult, and market fluctuations remain large [5]. - The grease market continued to fluctuate. The poor rapeseed harvest in Ukraine led to an increase in the price of rapeseed oil [4]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US second - quarter real GDP annualized quarterly rate was 3%, better than expected. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged in July, with internal differences. Gold prices fell significantly by more than 1%. Short - term gold lacks upward momentum, and attention should be paid to the risk of decline [12][13]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - This year, the preliminary budget for childcare subsidies is about 90 billion yuan, and the application will be fully open by August 31. The Political Bureau meeting emphasized policy continuity and stability, and the stock market is expected to remain at a high risk - preference level. It is recommended to allocate various stock indices evenly [15][16][18]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Trump announced a trade agreement with South Korea, and the Fed kept interest rates unchanged in July. Powell downplayed the September rate - cut expectation, and the US dollar index rose significantly. It is recommended that the US dollar index will rebound in the short term [20][22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The Fed continued to hold off on rate changes, with two voting members supporting rate cuts. The US Q2 real GDP annualized quarterly rate was 3%, better than expected. Market risk preference declined slightly. Attention should be paid to the risk of correction due to economic data falling short of expectations [24][25][26]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The July Political Bureau meeting highly evaluated the economic development in the first half of the year, and the incremental policies were limited. The policy risks faced by the bond market decreased. The long - end variety spread may rise moderately. It is recommended to start trying to go long [27][28][30]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The coking coal auction in Linfen mostly continued to rise. Coke started the third round of price increases. The short - term price may continue to adjust. Attention should be paid to position management [31][32][33]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The supply of imported soybeans in China is sufficient, and the soybean meal inventory is rising. The US soybean产区 has good weather, and the market is worried about US soybean exports. It is recommended to view the internal and external futures prices with a volatile mindset [34][35][36]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Indonesia is expected to export more than 5 million tons of palm oil to India. The grease market continued to fluctuate. Rapeseed oil rose due to the poor rapeseed harvest in Ukraine. It is recommended to buy on dips [37][38][39]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The Political Bureau meeting emphasized capacity governance. Steel prices declined, and market sentiment slipped. The short - term market may fluctuate greatly, and it is recommended to be cautious [40][41][42]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The corn starch startup rate increased, and the inventory decreased. It is expected to remain in low - level volatility [43][44]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The northern port corn spot price remained stagnant. The 09 contract may weaken in advance. It is recommended to hold short positions in new crops [45]. 3.2.7 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The northern port steam coal price remained stable. The short - term coal price is expected to continue to fluctuate due to factors such as rainfall and environmental inspections [46][47]. 3.2.8 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - Brazil's J&F Group plans to invest over $700 million in an iron ore project. The iron ore price continued to fluctuate. It is recommended to wait and see [48]. 3.2.9 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The trading limits of some polysilicon futures contracts were adjusted. The spot transaction average price increased. The short - term polysilicon price is expected to run between 45,000 - 57,000 yuan/ton. Consider buying on dips [49][50][51]. 3.2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The price of silicon coal increased. The industrial silicon production may increase. The price is expected to run between 8,500 - 10,000 yuan/ton. Pay attention to range - trading opportunities [52][53][54]. 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Vale Indonesia plans to develop a nickel project. The LME nickel inventory increased, and the SHFE nickel warrant decreased. The short - term raw material price is weakening, and it is recommended to pay attention to short - term band opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities [55][56][57]. 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Rio Tinto expanded its lithium business in Quebec. The trading volume of lithium carbonate futures decreased after position limits. It is not recommended to short too early, and long positions need to wait for safer points [58][59]. 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - An energy storage project using lead - carbon batteries started. The Shanghai lead futures maintained a weak and volatile pattern. In the short term, pay attention to buying on dips and manage positions well [60][62][63]. 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Grupo Mexico's second - quarter zinc concentrate production increased by 56% year - on - year. The Shanghai zinc futures fluctuated. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to medium - term positive spread arbitrage opportunities [64][66][67]. 3.2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The FOB price of Middle East frozen LPG increased. The US C3 inventory increased. Pay attention to the release of the August CP [68][69]. 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The EIA US commercial crude oil inventory increased. Oil prices continued to rise, supported by short - term geopolitical risks. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile and strong [70][71]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of caustic soda in Shandong increased locally. The short - term market is expected to fluctuate [72][73]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp varied. The futures price of pulp decreased. It is expected to follow the commodity market correction [74][75]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC powder market price was range - bound. The futures price fluctuated. It is expected to follow the commodity market correction [76][77]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda ash price of Jiangsu Jingshen Chemical remained stable. The futures price increase declined. The short - term market may fluctuate greatly, and it is recommended to operate cautiously [78]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The price of float glass in Hubei remained stable. The futures price increase declined. It is recommended to operate cautiously on a single - side basis and focus on arbitrage strategies [79]. 3.2.22 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - The proportion of West African dry bulk freight volume soared. The container freight rate price inflection point was confirmed. It is recommended to pay attention to the decline slope of the freight rate [80][82][83].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The rating for rebar and hot-rolled coil is "volatile" [1] Core Viewpoints - The current steel downturn cycle has similarities and differences with the previous one. The current cycle is more driven by demand decline, with a larger demand drop but a less severe overcapacity issue. The price center is still higher due to increased demand and emerging market demand [2][27][46] - The main policy focus of the previous supply - side reform included capacity reduction, supply control, new capacity control, environmental protection improvement, and price control. However, there were some implementation issues [49][51][56] - Potential supply - side policies for the current "anti - involution" in the steel industry may include promoting ultra - low emission transformation and incorporating the industry into the carbon emission trading market. These are long - term tasks, and short - term over - trading is not recommended. Market turnaround depends on demand recovery [4][78][79] Summary by Directory 1. Comparison of the Current and Previous Steel Downturn Cycles - **Price decline and structure**: The decline time of the current cycle is similar to the previous one. The average price decline of finished products is slightly higher, while the decline of iron ore and coking coal is relatively smaller. The price center is higher than the previous low. The current cycle compresses steel mill profits earlier, and the profit recovers in 2024 - 25 [15][19] - **Demand and overcapacity**: The current cycle is triggered by the decline in real estate demand. The domestic demand for crude steel has been in negative growth since 2021. Although the demand decline is larger, the total demand is on a higher level, and the overcapacity is less severe than the previous cycle [20][27] - **Demand structure**: In the current cycle, the proportion of manufacturing and export demand has increased, playing a role in hedging demand decline. The external demand for manufacturing is strong, supported by overseas demand and emerging market growth. The overseas steel demand also shows a structural increase in emerging markets [28][31][33] 2. Review of the Previous Supply - Side Structural Reform Policies and Market Changes - **Policy background and path**: The previous supply - side reform aimed to solve problems such as overcapacity, high leverage, and real estate inventory. The main policies included capacity reduction (1 - 1.5 billion tons of steel and 5 billion tons of coal), supply control, new capacity control, environmental protection improvement, and price control [47][49][51] - **Market performance**: The steel price performance during the previous reform can be divided into four stages: policy - expectation - driven rise and fall (2015.12 - 2016.4), supply - reduction - driven rise (2016.5 - 2016.12), capacity - reduction - driven profit expansion (2017), and supply - elasticity - increase and narrowing profit (2018 - 2019) [57][61][71] 3. Potential Policy Directions for the Current "Anti - Involution" in the Steel Industry - The current market environment is similar to the previous one, with profit compression and a certain degree of market - based clearance. The priority of promoting supply - side reform this year is not high, but "anti - involution" may be related to anti - deflation [72] - Potential capacity - reduction directions include eliminating blast furnaces below 1000 cubic meters and promoting ultra - low emission transformation in 2026. Supply - control may be achieved by incorporating the industry into the carbon emission trading market, which is a long - term task. Market turnaround depends on demand recovery [73][78][79]