综合晨报：美国7月未季调CPI同比升2.7%-20250813

1. Report Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the entire industry are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The US CPI data in July generally support the Fed's rate cut in September, but the slightly higher-than-expected core inflation fails to strengthen the market's rate cut expectations and limits the subsequent rate cut space [2][14]. - The A-share market is strong, and the two loan discount policies announced yesterday may have a positive impact on reducing the debt costs of enterprises and residents and stimulating purchasing power [3][17]. - In the second half of August, factors unfavorable to the bond market are increasing, and the bond market is expected to be slightly weaker in a volatile manner. However, due to the lack of obvious improvement in the fundamentals, it is hard to say that the bond market will turn bearish trend - wise. The upward - trending interest rates in the second half of August will bring allocation opportunities [4][23]. - Steel prices are running strongly, mainly driven by the strong expectation of environmental protection production restrictions. However, since the terminal demand has not changed much, risks should be watched out for [5][43]. - Due to supply - side risks such as production line maintenance and mine shutdowns, the prices of lithium carbonate and other products are expected to be strong in the short term [6][58]. - Oil prices are oscillating weakly, and both EIA and OPEC slightly raise the market demand forecast for next year [7][60]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Financial News and Comments 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US July unadjusted CPI rose 2.7% year - on - year, and the gold price oscillated slightly lower. The CPI data support the Fed's rate cut in September, but the core inflation limits the rate cut space. Short - term gold remains in a volatile pattern [14][15]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - Two loan discount policies are introduced, and China and the US agree to continue suspending the implementation of 24% reciprocal tariffs. The A - share market is approaching the previous high of 3674. It is recommended to allocate various stock indices evenly [16][17][18]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Fed officials have different views on monetary policy. The US July CPI is slightly lower than expected, but the core CPI exceeds expectations, increasing the probability of a rate cut in September. The US stock market is expected to remain strong, but inflation risks exist [19][20][21]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - Three departments issue the implementation plan for the fiscal discount policy on personal consumption loans. The bond market is under pressure, and it is recommended that trading desks be cautious when betting on rebounds [22][23][25]. 3.2 Commodity News and Comments 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - USDA unexpectedly lowers the US soybean ending inventory. The report is beneficial to soybean meal, and it is expected that the soybean meal futures price will remain strong before China resumes purchasing US soybeans [26][27]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - The expected ending inventory of US soybeans in 2025/2026 is lower than expected, and the anti - dumping investigation on Canadian rapeseed is initiated. It is recommended to take long positions in the domestic oil market or adopt the strategy of going long on rapeseed oil and short on soybean oil in the 01 contract [28][30][31]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - The cotton textile industry PMI in July drops significantly, and the new order index reaches a low level. The growth progress of US cotton is slow, and the ICE cotton price is expected to be weak and volatile in the short term. Zhengzhou cotton is expected to oscillate [32][34][35]. 3.2.4 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The spot price of corn starch is weak. The terminal demand is weak, and the rice - flour price difference has no driving force to strengthen [36]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Hogs) - The cost of hog farming is under control. It is recommended to pay continuous attention to the opportunity of reverse spreads [37][38]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The import corn auction turnover rate is low, and the corn price is weak. It is recommended to avoid the 09 contract and hold short positions in the 11 and 01 contracts [39][40]. 3.2.7 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The sales of key real - estate enterprises decline, and the steel price is strong due to the expectation of environmental protection production restrictions. However, risks should be watched out for as the terminal demand is stable [41][43][44]. 3.2.8 Non - ferrous Metals (Alumina) - Shanxi Province adjusts the mining rights policy. The current supply - demand of alumina is in surplus, and it is recommended to wait and see [45][46][47]. 3.2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - Some refineries have maintenance plans in August. It is recommended to hold long positions established at low levels and pay attention to the opportunity of internal - external positive spreads [48][49]. 3.2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - LME zinc inventory decreases slightly, while domestic social inventory increases significantly. It is recommended to manage positions for unilateral positions, pay attention to medium - term positive spreads, and wait and see for internal - external spreads [50][51]. 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The future demand for nickel ore in Indonesia is expected to increase. In the short term, it is recommended to pay attention to band - trading opportunities, and in the medium term, pay attention to short - selling opportunities at high prices [52][53][54]. 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - There are supply - side risks such as mine shutdowns. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of buying on dips and positive spreads between months [58]. 3.2.13 Energy and Chemicals (Crude Oil) - OPEC's oil production increases in July, and oil prices are weakly volatile. It is expected to remain volatile in the short term [59][60][61]. 3.2.14 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The CEA price is oscillating narrowly, and it is expected to continue to oscillate in the short term [62][63][64]. 3.2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The spot price of caustic soda is gradually weakening, and the futures price is expected to oscillate [65]. 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price trends of different pulp varieties are differentiated. The pulp futures price may rise, but the upward space is limited [66]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC market price rises, but the fundamentals are weak. The market is expected to oscillate [67]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - The PX price is weak, and the market structure changes. It is expected to adjust in a volatile manner in the short term [68][69]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotation of bottle chips is stable, and the industry is in a state of production reduction. The absolute price follows the fluctuation of polyester raw materials [70][72]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Urea) - The urea market is volatile. The short - term supply - demand pattern is weak, and the price may be under pressure, but the downward space is limited [73][74]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The PTA futures is strongly oscillating, and the demand side is weak. It is expected to adjust in a volatile manner in the short term [75][77]. 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Styrene) - The price of pure benzene is expected to be strong, and the production of styrene is high. It is recommended to treat it in a volatile manner and pay attention to cost - side changes [78][79]. 3.2.23 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - Due to the investigation of an official in Qinghai, the market is worried about supply - side disturbances. It is recommended to manage positions [80][81][82]. 3.2.24 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The glass futures price decline narrows, and the fundamentals are weak. It is recommended to operate with caution on the single - side and focus on arbitrage operations [83].