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【财经分析】8月中国大宗商品价格指数(CBPI)同比上涨1.2% 系列政策促指数连续四个月正增长

Core Viewpoint - The China Commodity Price Index (CBPI) for August 2025 is reported at 111.7 points, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.3% and a year-on-year increase of 1.2%, indicating a stable recovery in the commodity market [1][4]. Price Index Summary - The CBPI has shown a continuous month-on-month increase for four consecutive months, signaling a stable recovery in the commodity market [1][4]. - The energy price index has rebounded, reporting 98.7 points with a month-on-month increase of 2% [4][10]. - The black metal price index has continued to rebound, reaching 79.7 points with a month-on-month increase of 2.2% [4][10]. - The non-ferrous metal price index has also risen, reporting 130.4 points with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% [4][10]. - The chemical price index has declined, reporting 101.9 points with a month-on-month decrease of 1% and a year-on-year decrease of 11% [10]. - The agricultural product price index has slightly decreased to 97.1 points, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 0.8% but a year-on-year increase of 1.4% [10]. Commodity Price Changes - Among the 50 monitored commodities, 25 saw price increases while 25 experienced declines in August [8]. - The top three commodities with price increases were coke (20.1%), praseodymium oxide (19.1%), and lithium carbonate (16.6%) [8]. - The top three commodities with price declines were apples (-4.6%), methanol (-3.6%), and urea (-2.8%) [8]. Market Insights - Analysts attribute the rebound in black metal prices to the implementation of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and reducing competition [6][7]. - The rise in energy prices is linked to the peak summer energy demand and the ongoing implementation of "anti-involution" policies [6]. - The increase in non-ferrous metal prices is influenced by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and a gradual recovery in domestic demand [6]. - The decline in chemical prices is primarily due to seasonal demand weakness and a drop in international oil prices, which has weakened cost support [10]. - The mineral price index has decreased due to high temperatures and heavy rainfall affecting project construction progress and downstream demand [10].