中国大宗商品价格指数连续四个月环比回升

Core Insights - The China Logistics and Purchasing Federation reported that the commodity price index for August was 111.7 points, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.3% and a year-on-year increase of 1.2% [1] - The index has shown a continuous month-on-month rebound for four consecutive months, indicating that policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and reducing competition are effectively supporting business operations and facilitating the transition between old and new growth drivers [1] Industry Analysis - By sector, the black metal price index continued to rebound, the energy price index stopped its decline and began to recover, the non-ferrous price index continued to rise, while the agricultural product price index saw a slight decrease, and the chemical price index continued to decline [1] - Among the 50 monitored commodities, 25 saw price increases and 25 saw price decreases compared to the previous month. The top three commodities with the highest price increases were coke (up 20.1%), neodymium oxide (up 19.1%), and lithium carbonate (up 16.6%). The top three commodities with the largest price decreases were apples (down 4.6%), methanol (down 3.6%), and urea (down 2.8%) [1] Future Outlook - Analysts believe that with the traditional production peak seasons in September and October approaching, the development trend of the commodity market in China is expected to continue steadily. However, the global economic uncertainty remains high, and some commodity prices are still at low levels, indicating that businesses face significant operational pressures. To solidify the foundation for economic recovery, it is essential to enhance macroeconomic regulation and implement effective measures to unleash domestic demand potential [2]