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美国6月零售额环比增加超预期,五大钢材品种延续小幅去库
Dong Zheng Qi Huo·2025-07-18 00:43
  1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - A-shares continue to feature sector rotation with multiple hotspots, and the index is rising. It remains in a pattern where it is easier to rise than to fall, awaiting more macro positive signals [3][13]. - The latest US retail data for June showed a 0.6% month-on-month increase, exceeding expectations, indicating the continued resilience of the US economy. The US dollar index is expected to remain volatile in the short term [1][17]. - The bond market has limited upside potential and is expected to remain volatile recently, with potential for a rebound after the Politburo meeting in July [2][22]. - The five major steel products continued a slight destocking trend this week. The destocking of coils accelerated slightly, while the seasonal weakness of rebar was more obvious. However, the fundamental pressure is not significant, and the short-term steel prices are still supported [4][39]. - The oil market strengthened further due to frequent positive news [5][31]. - Lithium carbonate is expected to remain strongly volatile in the short term due to the off-season demand not being weak, uncertainties in the mining end, and the slow generation of new warehouse receipts [6][52]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The threshold for the consumption tax on ultra-luxury cars has been lowered, and new energy models are included in the scope of collection. The policy will be implemented from July 20, 2025 [12]. - The youth unemployment rate excluding students dropped to 14.5% in June. A-shares continue to rotate among themes, and the index is rising. It is recommended to allocate evenly among stock indices [13][14]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Kevin Warsh called for a comprehensive reform of the central bank's current policy framework and proposed establishing a policy cooperation mechanism with the Treasury [15]. - Mary Daly believes that it is reasonable for policymakers to plan two interest rate cuts this year and that the Fed should not wait too long to act [16]. - US retail sales in June increased by 0.6% month-on-month, exceeding expectations, indicating the continued resilience of the US economy. The probability of a Fed interest rate cut in July has further decreased, and the US dollar index is expected to remain volatile in the short term [17][18]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Fed Governor Adriana Kugler said that interest rates should remain unchanged for some time as tariffs push up inflation [19]. - Kevin Warsh called for a complete reform of the Fed and criticized the current leadership. The better-than-expected US retail sales data and the decline in unemployment claims indicate the continued resilience of the US economy. However, there is a risk of a reversal in the optimistic expectation of a soft landing, and it is recommended to control positions carefully [20][21]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted 450.5 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 360.5 billion yuan. The bond market has limited upside potential and is expected to remain volatile. It is recommended to sell positions when the futures rebound to the previous high and continue to allocate medium-term long positions on dips [22][23]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The port coke spot market is oscillating strongly. The first round of coke price increases has basically been implemented. The rise in the coking coal futures is supported by factors such as the unexpected increase in hot metal production and the slow resumption of coal mines. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [24]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - ABIOVE raised its export forecast for Brazilian soybeans in the 24/25 season. The USDA weekly export sales report was in line with expectations. The US soybean futures continued to rise, while the domestic soybean meal supply and demand remained weak. It is recommended to pay attention to the weather in the US soybean-producing areas and the development of Sino-US relations [25][26][27]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Indonesia is studying how to increase the biodiesel blending ratio to 50%. Malaysia has raised the export tariff for crude palm oil in August to 9%. The Indonesian plantation fund is expected to have sufficient income to fund the biodiesel quota plan. The oil market strengthened further. It is not recommended to short, and it is advisable to wait for signs of a weakening in the commodity market sentiment before considering long positions [28][31][32]. 3.2.4 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The start-up rate in North China has recovered, while that in Northeast China has declined. The overall inventory has increased slightly. The theoretical loss of starch enterprises has widened, and the CS09 - C09 spread has remained weakly volatile. The future of the CS - C spread is highly uncertain [33][34]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The corn inventory of corn processing enterprises has decreased, and the consumption of corn by deep - processing enterprises has also declined. It is recommended to consider entering short positions on new crops in advance and continue to monitor the import auction and inventory situation [35][36]. 3.2.6 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - In June, China's rebar production decreased year - on - year, while the production of medium - thick wide steel strips increased. The five major steel products continued to destock slightly this week. The short - term steel prices are expected to be strongly volatile, but the driving force for continuous recovery is limited. It is recommended to hedge on the spot side when prices rebound [37][39][40]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Luoniu Mountain plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.2 yuan per 10 shares. The spot price has been oscillating weakly recently. It is recommended to adopt a high - selling and low - buying strategy [41][42]. 3.2.8 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The price of steam coal in the northern ports has been rising moderately this week. High temperatures have supported the daily consumption, and the overall coal price is expected to remain seasonally strong [43]. 3.2.9 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - China National Steel & Equipment Corporation has reached an agreement with Azerbaijan to start a 187 - million - ton iron ore development project. The iron ore price is expected to remain highly volatile in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [44][45]. 3.2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The social inventory of lead ingots has increased. The lead price has continued to fall, but the overall consumption is still recovering. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term buying opportunities on dips and consider internal - external reverse arbitrage opportunities [47][48]. 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The inventory of zinc ingots in seven places has increased. The zinc price has oscillated upward, mainly following the trend of black commodities. It is recommended to consider short - term light - position short - selling opportunities on rebounds and long - term positive arbitrage opportunities in the spread [50][55]. 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Zangge Potash has been ordered to stop lithium resource development and utilization activities. The lithium carbonate contract has risen rapidly. The supply side is uncertain, and it is recommended to consider short - term long positions on dips and positive arbitrage opportunities [51][52]. 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - China's refined copper production in June increased year - on - year. The short - term macro factors have a slightly positive impact on the copper price. The copper price is expected to be highly volatile in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [53][55]. 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association has proposed to revise the HPM formula. The nickel price is expected to be range - bound in the short term and is likely to decline in the medium term. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities on rallies [56][58]. 3.2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The closing price of CEA on July 17 was 72.94 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.05% from the previous day. The CEA price is expected to be volatile in the short term [59][60]. 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of liquid caustic soda in Shandong has been slightly adjusted. The caustic soda market is expected to have limited room for further increase [61][63]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The spot price of imported wood pulp has mostly remained stable. The pulp price is expected to have limited upside potential [63][64]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The price of PVC powder in the domestic market has been range - bound. The PVC price is expected to have limited upside potential [65]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Styrene) - The weekly start - up rate of styrene has decreased. The styrene price is expected to continue to accumulate inventory, and the near - end profit still has room to decline. It is recommended to wait for a further decline in BZN before considering long - term allocation [66][68]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Natural Gas) - The US natural gas inventory increased by 46 Bcf week - on - week. The Nymex natural gas price is expected to be volatile in the short term [69][70]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle chip factories are mostly stable, with some slightly increasing. The bottle chip factories are implementing production cuts, and it is recommended to pay attention to opportunities to expand the processing margin of bottle chips on dips [71][74]. 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda ash market in the Shahe area has been weakly stable. The soda ash price is expected to remain under pressure in the medium term, and it is recommended to short on rallies [75]. 3.2.23 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The price of float glass in the Shahe market has remained stable. It is recommended to consider the cross - variety arbitrage strategy of going long on glass and short on soda ash [76][77].