一季度中国中小企业发展指数大幅上升

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The market is highly volatile due to the uncertainty of the trade war, and investors are advised to pay close attention to Sino - US policy changes and adopt a cautious approach in the short term [16]. - Gold prices have reached a new high, driven by the decline in market trust in the US dollar's credit due to the US government's erratic tariff policies [2]. - In the bond market, positive spread strategies are recommended, and the strategy of steepening the yield curve can be gradually considered [20]. - In the commodity market, different commodities have different trends. For example, the supply of soybeans in South America is expected to be abundant, which will put pressure on the spot and basis of soybean meal; the production of Malaysian palm oil is recovering, but international demand is still weak [25][28]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - US March unadjusted CPI rose 2.4% year - on - year, lower than expected. The US government's 3 - month budget deficit decreased by 32% year - on - year. Gold prices rose more than 3% to a new high, and the US dollar index fell 2%. The market is mainly trading based on tariff issues, and short - term market volatility remains high [12][13]. - Investment advice: Gold shows strength, but be aware of increased market volatility [14]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The China Small and Medium - Sized Enterprises Development Index in the first quarter reached the highest level since 2020. The Ministry of Commerce organized enterprise symposiums to help foreign - trade enterprises expand domestic sales. The market's upward momentum was slightly weak, and short - term risk - aversion is recommended [15][16]. - Investment advice: Adopt a risk - aversion approach in the short term [17]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted 65.9 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 157.5 billion yuan on the day. Positive spread strategies are recommended, and the strategy of steepening the yield curve can be gradually considered [18][20]. - Investment advice: Currently, positive spread strategies are recommended, and the strategy of steepening the yield curve can be gradually considered [21]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The US weekly export sales report of soybeans was lower than expected. CONAB raised the forecast of Brazil's soybean production, and USDA lowered the ending inventory of US soybeans in the 24/25 season. The price of soybean meal futures is expected to fluctuate strongly, and the large future soybean imports will put pressure on the spot and basis of soybean meal [22][25]. - Investment advice: Pay close attention to the CNF premium of Brazilian soybeans and the cost of importing Brazilian soybeans into China [25]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - The export of Malaysian palm oil from April 1 - 10 increased by 29.29% month - on - month. The ending inventory in March increased by 3.52% month - on - month. The report data is slightly bearish for the market. In the long - term, the price of palm oil still depends on the production and export, as well as the price of international diesel and US soybean oil [26][28]. - Investment advice: Focus on production and export in the long - term, and be aware of the short - term impact of Indian replenishment [29]. 3.2.3 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The lowest bid price of Indonesian Q3800 power plants is 458 yuan/ton. The coal price is expected to be stable in April and may be supported in May, but lacks upward elasticity [31]. - Investment advice: The supply and demand are weak in April, and the price is expected to change little [31]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - Global blast furnace steel mills' pig iron production in March increased by 13.0% month - on - month. The demand for steel is seasonally weakening, and the fundamentals of iron ore are still weak. A short - selling strategy is recommended [32]. - Investment advice: Maintain a short - selling position and sell on rebounds [32]. 3.2.5 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The construction machinery industry may enter a new replacement cycle. The inventory reduction of five major steel products has slowed down. The market sentiment has eased, but the rebound space is limited [33][35]. - Investment advice: Be cautious with light positions in the short term and pay attention to hedging opportunities in the spot market [36]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The downstream startup rate of starch has declined. The inventory has only slightly decreased due to poor downstream demand. The CS05 - C05 spread is expected to fluctuate around the normal processing fee of 380 [37][38]. - Investment advice: The CS05 - C05 spread is expected to remain stable [38]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The total corn inventory of deep - processing enterprises has slightly decreased. The outflow of grain sources in the Northeast has accelerated, and the inventory in North ports has declined for two consecutive weeks. The 07 contract is considered undervalued [39][40]. - Investment advice: Maintain the view that the 07 contract is undervalued and pay attention to weather in North China and inventory reduction in the Northeast [40]. 3.2.8 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - The average retail price of sugar in Pakistan has exceeded the government - set limit. The production of sugar in India's Maharashtra state has decreased. Brazil's sugar exports in the first week of April decreased by 63.85% year - on - year. The macro - environment dominates the sugar market, and the price is expected to be volatile [41][44]. - Investment advice: Domestic sugar prices are resistant to decline, but the price is expected to be volatile in the short term, and pay attention to the support level of 18 cents in the external market [44]. 3.2.9 Agricultural Products (Hogs) - A major shareholder of Juxing Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd. reduced its holdings. The near - term contract of hogs fell, and the long - term contract rose. Speculators are advised to operate cautiously, and the industry can consider hedging opportunities [46]. - Investment advice: Speculators should be cautious, and the industry can consider hedging [47]. 3.2.10 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The price of coking coal in the Northwest market is stable. The futures market is affected by the international trade situation and US tariffs, while the spot market is mainly affected by domestic fundamentals. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile [48]. - Investment advice: The futures and spot markets may deviate, and the short - term trend is volatile [48]. 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - The social inventory of lead has slightly decreased. The price of lead is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term. A wait - and - see strategy is recommended in the short term, and a long - position strategy can be considered in the medium term [49][50]. - Investment advice: Wait and see in the short term and consider a long - position strategy in the medium term [50]. 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME0 - 3 zinc is at a discount of 12.23 US dollars/ton. The inventory has decreased. The price is expected to be under pressure in the long term. A short - selling strategy around 22800 - 23000 yuan/ton is recommended [51][52]. - Investment advice: Short - sell around 22800 - 23000 yuan/ton and consider a long - term positive spread strategy when the time is right [52]. 3.2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Panama's government confirmed that First Quantum Minerals withdrew its arbitration application. Global copper smelting activity decreased in March. China's copper demand in the second quarter is strong. The short - term strategy for copper can be bullish, but beware of the risk of repeated expectations [53][57]. - Investment advice: Adopt a bullish strategy in the short term but be cautious of repeated expectations [57]. 3.2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Sayona and Piedmont plan to merge. Liontown started the production of Australia's first underground lithium mine. The fundamentals of lithium carbonate are bearish, and the price is expected to decline in the long term [58][60]. - Investment advice: Consider partial profit - taking for short positions in the short term and pay attention to short - selling opportunities on rebounds in the long term [60]. 3.2.15 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - GEM and South Korea's ECOPRO signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The price of nickel has rebounded. The short - term macro - sentiment has eased, and investors are advised to pay attention to long - position opportunities at low valuations [61][63]. - Investment advice: Pay attention to long - position opportunities at low valuations [63]. 3.2.16 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The weekly commercial volume of Chinese LPG has increased slightly, and the inventory of sample enterprises has increased slightly while the port inventory has decreased. The market is in a repricing stage, and the volatility is high [65][66]. - Investment advice: Reduce risk exposure and be cautious [67]. 3.2.17 Energy Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The carbon trading market is inactive, and the price has fallen to 85 yuan/ton. The carbon market in 2025 may be weak, while the CCER market is strong [68]. - Investment advice: The CEA is expected to be weak and volatile in the short term [69]. 3.2.18 Energy Chemicals (Natural Gas) - US natural gas inventory increased week - on - week. The supply is likely to return, and the demand lacks upward momentum. The Nymex natural gas price is under downward pressure [70]. - Investment advice: The Nymex natural gas price has a downward pressure [71]. 3.2.19 Energy Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of liquid caustic soda in Shandong has declined. The supply has increased slightly, and the demand is average. The short - term market is dominated by macro factors [72]. - Investment advice: Wait and see [73]. 3.2.20 Energy Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of some imported wood pulp has declined. The short - term market is dominated by macro factors [73]. - Investment advice: Wait and see [74]. 3.2.21 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The spot price of PVC powder has rebounded, but the downstream purchasing enthusiasm is weak. The short - term market is difficult to predict due to high macro - influence [75]. - Investment advice: Wait and see [76]. 3.2.22 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - The downstream start - up rate in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has decreased, and the market lacks confidence. The price is mainly affected by crude oil in the short term [77]. - Investment advice: The short - term absolute price mainly fluctuates with the crude oil price [79]. 3.2.23 Energy Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers has decreased slightly. The supply is at a high level, and the demand is stable. A short - selling strategy on rebounds is recommended in the medium term [80][81]. - Investment advice: Short - sell on rebounds in the medium term [81]. 3.2.24 Energy Chemicals (Float Glass) - The price of float glass in the Shahe market has slightly decreased. The short - term price is expected to be low, and long - position opportunities on significant pullbacks can be considered [82]. - Investment advice: Consider long - position opportunities on significant pullbacks [83]. 3.2.25 Energy Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotations of bottle chip factories have increased. The price is mainly affected by macro - sentiment and oil prices in the short term, and the processing fee fluctuates in a low - level range [84][86]. - Investment advice: The short - term price is mainly affected by macro - sentiment and oil prices [86].