宏观情绪转向，商品市场呈现普遍下跌格局

Commodity Market Overview - Domestic bulk commodity futures mainly declined during the week from July 28 to August 1, with the black series experiencing a high-level correction after reaching new highs the previous week [1] - In the energy and chemical sector, fuel oil rose by 0.03%, crude oil increased by 2.92%, while lithium carbonate fell by 14.41% [1] - The black series saw coking coal drop by 17.14%, coke down by 10.10%, and iron ore down by 2.43% [1] - Basic metals experienced declines with Shanghai silver down 5.05%, lead down 1.20%, and nickel down 3.69% [1] - Agricultural products saw live pig prices decrease by 2.29%, soybean meal down by 0.36%, and palm oil down by 0.29% [1] - The shipping sector saw a decline in the European shipping index by 6.78% [1] Gold Market Insights - The market's risk aversion sentiment increased, pushing gold prices up, with COMEX gold rising by 2.32% to $3416.0 per ounce, and London gold up by 0.77% to $3362.6850 per ounce [1] - According to the World Gold Council's report, global gold demand reached 1249 tons in Q2 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, with total demand by value soaring 45% to $132 billion, setting a new historical high [2] - Gold ETF investments were a key driver, with inflows of 170 tons in Q2, contrasting with minor outflows in the same period of 2024 [2] - The supply of gold increased by 3% to 1249 tons, with recycled gold supply up by 4%, although still relatively subdued in the high gold price environment [2] - Analysts predict that gold prices may fluctuate within a narrow range in the second half of the year due to macroeconomic uncertainties, but any significant deterioration in the global economy or geopolitical situation could enhance gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset [2][3] Oil Market Dynamics - Oil prices experienced a slight rebound, with Brent crude rising by 1.65% to $69.52 per barrel and WTI crude up by 1.36% to $67.26 per barrel [4] - The anticipated peak in refined oil consumption in the Northern Hemisphere during Q3 is expected to boost crude oil demand, supported by a decrease in EIA crude oil inventories [4] - However, the U.S. EIA reported an unexpected increase in crude oil inventories by approximately 7.7 million barrels, exceeding market expectations and leading to a decline in international oil prices [4] - Long-term projections indicate that OPEC+ may continue to increase production, potentially leading to oversupply pressures on oil prices [5] Agricultural Products Overview - The average price of live pigs increased by 0.22 yuan to 14.19 yuan per kilogram, while futures prices for live pigs showed mixed trends [10] - The second quarter saw a 2% increase in live pig stocks compared to the previous quarter and year, indicating higher expected outflows in the second half of the year [10] - Despite the increase in stocks, the current supply-demand balance does not appear to be overly strained, with future price movements likely influenced by the weight of pigs at the time of sale [10]