Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The overall market shows a complex situation with different trends in various sectors. In the stock index market, although there are short - term fluctuations after continuous rises, the long - term direction is still favorable. In the bond market, interest rates may have downward space in the long run, but the short - term is in a volatile pattern. In the precious metals market, the Fed's potential continuous interest rate cuts are expected to drive up precious metal prices, especially silver. In the non - ferrous metals market, most metals are expected to have different degrees of price support, while zinc shows an oversupply situation. In the black building materials market, the demand for steel products is weak, and the prices are under pressure, while the price of iron ore is expected to be weakly volatile. In the energy and chemical market, different products have different supply - demand and price trends. In the agricultural products market, different products also present different price trends based on their supply - demand fundamentals [3][5][7]. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Macro - financial Category Stock Index - The manufacturing PMI in August was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the non - manufacturing PMI and comprehensive PMI also increased. The policy shows care for the capital market. After recent continuous rises, the market may have increased short - term fluctuations, but the long - term is still a buying - on - dips strategy [2][3]. Treasury Bonds - The performance of treasury bond contracts on Friday showed small increases. The manufacturing PMI in August improved but was still below the boom - bust line. The sales of real estate enterprises from January to August decreased year - on - year. The central bank conducted large - scale reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 4217 billion yuan. In the long run, interest rates may have downward space, but the short - term is in a volatile pattern [4][5]. Precious Metals - The prices of domestic gold and silver futures rose, while the prices of COMEX gold and silver fell. Due to the personnel changes in the Fed and the marginal weakening of the US labor market, the Fed is expected to enter an interest - rate - cut cycle, which is a significant positive factor for precious metal prices, especially silver, and the gold - silver ratio is expected to decline. It is recommended to buy silver on dips [6][7]. Non - ferrous Metals Category Copper - The copper price showed a volatile upward trend. The inventory of the three major exchanges increased, and the supply of scrap copper was tight. The开工 rate of copper rod enterprises declined. With the approach of the peak season and the support of fundamentals, the copper price is expected to be volatile and strong in the short term [9]. Aluminum - The aluminum price rebounded on Friday. The inventory of electrolytic aluminum in China is relatively low, and the demand has improved marginally. With the Fed's dovish signal and the expectation of interest rate cuts in September, the aluminum price has strong support. It is recommended to pay attention to inventory changes [10]. Zinc - The zinc price showed a weak trend. The zinc concentrate is in the seasonal inventory accumulation stage, and the zinc ingot social inventory is rapidly accumulating. The downstream demand is weak. Although the Fed's interest rate cut expectation is high, the zinc price is expected to be in a low - level volatile pattern in the short term [11]. Lead - The lead price declined slightly. The lead concentrate inventory decreased marginally, and the processing fee was in a downward trend. The supply of lead ingots decreased marginally. With the high expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut, the lead price is expected to be strong [12]. Nickel - The price of nickel ore is expected to remain stable. The price of nickel iron is expected to be stable and strong, and the price of intermediate products is expected to be strong. In the short term, the macro - environment is positive, and the nickel price is expected to be strong. It is recommended to buy on dips [13][14]. Tin - The domestic tin price rose sharply last week due to the shortage of tin ore supply. The supply of tin is expected to decrease significantly in September, while the demand is in the off - season. The tin price is expected to be strong and volatile [15][16]. Lithium Carbonate - The price of lithium carbonate showed a weak adjustment. With the approach of the peak season in the lithium - battery industry, the supply - demand relationship is gradually repairing, and the inventory is gradually decreasing. It is necessary to pay attention to overseas supply and industrial news [17]. Alumina - The price of alumina decreased. The supply of domestic and overseas ore is disturbed, and the macro - sentiment is improving. The short - term downward space of the alumina price is limited, and it is recommended to wait and see [18]. Stainless Steel - The price of stainless steel decreased slightly. The short - term downstream demand is insufficient, but with the approach of the peak season, the demand is expected to increase. The inventory of stainless steel decreased slightly [19][20]. Casting Aluminum Alloy - The price of casting aluminum alloy was stable. The downstream is gradually transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and the inventory is increasing. With the support of cost and the increase in market activity, the price is expected to be high in the short term [21]. Black Building Materials Category Steel - The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil decreased. The overall demand for steel products is weak, the inventory is accumulating, and the profit of steel mills is shrinking. If the demand cannot improve effectively, the price may continue to decline. It is necessary to pay attention to the impact of safety inspections and environmental protection restrictions [23][24]. Iron Ore - The price of iron ore decreased slightly. The overseas iron ore shipping is stable, the demand for iron ore decreased slightly, and the port inventory decreased slightly. The iron ore price is expected to be weakly volatile in the short term [25][26]. Glass and Soda Ash - The glass price is expected to be weakly volatile in the short term and may follow the macro - sentiment in the long term. The soda ash price is expected to be volatile in the short term, and the price center is expected to rise in the long term, but the upward space is limited [27][28]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon continued to decline. The supply of manganese silicon is increasing, and the demand is expected to be weak in the future. The supply - demand of ferrosilicon has no obvious contradiction. It is recommended to wait and see for speculative positions [29][30][31]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - The price of industrial silicon is expected to be weakly volatile, with over - capacity, high inventory, and insufficient demand. The polysilicon price is in the pattern of "weak reality and strong expectation", and the price is expected to fluctuate [33][34][36]. Energy and Chemical Category Rubber - The rubber price is expected to be strong in the short term. The rainy weather in Thailand may drive up the price. The mid - term strategy is a long - position strategy. It is recommended to buy on dips and close positions quickly [38][42]. Crude Oil - The price of crude oil showed a mixed trend. Although the geopolitical premium has disappeared and the macro - environment is bearish, the current oil price is undervalued. It is recommended to maintain a long - position strategy for crude oil but not to chase the high price [43]. Methanol - The price of methanol decreased. The domestic supply is increasing, the port inventory is at a high level, and the downstream demand is weak. It is recommended to wait and see [44][45]. Urea - The price of urea decreased. The domestic supply decreased due to the increase in maintenance devices, and the demand is mainly concentrated in exports. It is recommended to buy on dips [46]. Styrene - The price of styrene decreased. The cost - end supply is abundant, the supply is increasing, the port inventory is accumulating, and the demand is expected to increase in the peak season. The long - term price is expected to rebound [47]. PVC - The price of PVC decreased. The domestic supply is strong, the demand is weak, and the export expectation is weak. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities [49]. Ethylene Glycol - The price of ethylene glycol increased slightly. The supply is still in excess, and the mid - term inventory is expected to accumulate. The short - term price is supported by less arrivals and policy sentiment, but the mid - term valuation may decline [50]. PTA - The price of PTA decreased. The supply decreased due to unexpected maintenance, and the demand improved. It is recommended to buy on dips following PX [51]. p - Xylene - The price of p - xylene decreased. The PX load is high, the downstream PTA has many unexpected maintenance, and the inventory is expected to be low. It is recommended to buy on dips following crude oil [52]. Polyethylene PE - The price of polyethylene decreased. The cost - end has support, the inventory is decreasing, and the demand is expected to increase in the peak season. The price is expected to be volatile and upward [53][54]. Polypropylene PP - The price of polypropylene decreased. The supply pressure is large, the demand is recovering seasonally, and the inventory pressure is high. It is recommended to buy the LL - PP2601 contract on dips [55]. Agricultural Products Category Live Pigs - The pig price rose over the weekend. The supply in September may be weak, but the demand and other factors have potential support for the pig price. It is recommended to wait and see and pay attention to the low - level rebound of the disk [57]. Eggs - The egg price was stable over the weekend with partial increases. The supply pressure is high, and the demand is flat. It is recommended to short - sell on rebounds and use the backwardation strategy [58]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - The price of soybean meal was weak last week and increased slightly over the weekend. The supply of global protein raw materials is in excess, and the upward momentum of soybean import cost needs to be tested. The soybean meal price is expected to be range - bound, and it is recommended to buy on dips at the low - end of the cost range [59][60]. Oils and Fats - The price of oils and fats decreased. The fundamentals support the price center of oils and fats. The palm oil price is expected to be volatile and strong before the full accumulation of inventory and the negative feedback of demand [61][63]. Sugar - The price of sugar was volatile. The domestic sugar supply is expected to increase, and the valuation is high. The overall view is bearish, and the downward space depends on the international sugar price [64][65]. Cotton - The price of cotton was volatile. Although the downstream consumption is average, with the approach of the peak season and the low inventory, the cotton price is expected to be volatile at a high level in the short term [66].
五矿期货文字早评-20250901
Wu Kuang Qi Huo·2025-09-01 01:54