集运日报：中东局势反复，现价维持下跌，助长空头情绪，近期波动较大，不建议继续加仓，设置好止损-20250822

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - Due to the volatile Middle - East situation and fluctuating freight rates, it is recommended to participate in the market with light positions or stay on the sidelines. The current trading environment is complex, with geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties increasing the difficulty of trading [1][3]. - For shipping, the freight rate indices show mixed trends, with some routes down and others up, and the market is affected by the Middle - East situation and trade policies [1]. - In terms of economic data, the eurozone and the US have different performances in PMI indices, which may have an impact on the economic and trade environment [2]. 3. Summary by Related Content Shipping Freight Rate Indices - NCFI and SCFIS on August 15 - 18: The Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 1052.5 points on August 18, down 0.1% from the previous period. The Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) (European route) was 2180.17 points, down 2.5%. The NCFI (European route) was 1188.7 points, down 5.5%. The SCFIS (US West route) was 1106.29 points, up 2.2%, and the NCFI (US West route) was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% [1]. - SCFI and CCFI on August 15: The Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6%. The SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2%. The CCFI (European route) was 1790.47 points, down 0.5%. The SCFI US West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5%, and the CCFI (US West route) was 981.1 points, down 5.9% [1]. Economic Data - Eurozone in July: The manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7 and the previous value of 49.5. The services PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding the expected 50.7 and the previous value of 50.5. The composite PMI preliminary value was 51, higher than the expected 50.8 and the previous value of 50.6. The SENTIX investor confidence index jumped to 4.5, significantly higher than 0.2 in June and the market - expected 1.1, reaching the highest level since April 2022 [2]. - China in July: The manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing prosperity [2]. - US in July: The S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, lower than the expected 52.7 and the previous value of 52.9. The services PMI preliminary value was 55.2, higher than the expected 53 and the previous value of 52.9. The Markit composite PMI preliminary value was 54.6, a new high since December 2024, better than the expected 52.8 and the previous value of 52.9 [2]. Trading Strategies - Short - term Strategy: The main contract is weak, and the far - month contract is relatively strong. Risk - takers can try to go long lightly at around 1300 for the 2510 contract and at around 1750 for the 2512 contract. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses [3]. - Arbitrage Strategy: In the context of international situation volatility, each contract maintains a seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines temporarily or try with a light position [3]. - Long - term Strategy: It is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [3]. Contract Information - On August 21, the main contract 2510 closed at 1325.0, down 2.49%, with a trading volume of 3.50 million lots and an open interest of 5.43 million lots, an increase of 2566 lots from the previous day [3]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18%, the company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28%, and the daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [3]. Geopolitical Situation - The cease - fire in Gaza may fail again. Israel is only interested in a comprehensive cease - fire agreement, while Hamas has agreed to the latest cease - fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. As of now, Israel has not responded to Hamas' agreement [3][4]. - The Sino - US tariff extension negotiation has no substantial progress, and the tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries [3].