综合晨报：美国8月零售销售环比增长，国内发布扩大服务消费若干政策-20250917

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The report analyzes various sectors including finance and commodities. In the financial sector, it assesses the impact of economic data such as US retail sales and policy - related events like the potential Fed rate cuts on different financial instruments. In the commodity sector, it examines supply - demand dynamics, price trends, and relevant news events affecting different commodities. Market volatility is expected to increase around key events such as the Fed rate meeting, and different investment strategies are recommended for each sector based on the analysis [11][15][24]. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Comments 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - US August retail sales increased by 0.6% month - on - month, exceeding expectations. Gold prices are rising due to factors like the Russia - Ukraine conflict and increased expectations of Fed rate cuts. However, there is a risk of short - term correction due to potential profit - taking by long - position holders. It is recommended to wait for the Fed rate meeting to end and be cautious of market risks [11]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - US tech companies like Microsoft plan to invest over $40 billion. The market has already priced in a 25 - basis - point rate cut, and there is an expectation of a 75 - basis - point rate cut by the end of the year. US stock index futures may face a short - term correction if the economic forecast and future rate - cut path fall short of expectations. It is recommended to be aware of the risk of short - term correction when the rate - cut expectation changes [13][15]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The State Council Premier conducted research in Gansu and Qinghai, emphasizing innovation - driven development and green development. Nine departments issued policies to expand service consumption. The A - share market had a V - shaped reversal. It is recommended that long - position holders of stock index futures consider reducing their exposure [17][18]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - Nine departments issued policies to expand service consumption. The central bank conducted a 2870 - billion - yuan 7 - day reverse repurchase operation, with a net injection of 400 billion yuan. The necessity for the central bank to restart open - market treasury bond trading is not strong. It is recommended to remain cautious and not chase long positions [20][21][22]. 2. Commodity News and Comments 2.1 Black Metal (Steam Coal) - On September 16, the price of steam coal in the northern port market was strong. The price is expected to be stable with a slight upward trend in the short term, but the upside is limited due to high downstream power plant inventories and negative growth in daily consumption [24]. 2.2 Black Metal (Iron Ore) - Rio Tinto confirmed the first - shipment plan for the Simandou project in November. The iron ore price is expected to remain in a volatile range, with support at the bottom but difficult to break through the upper limit [25]. 2.3 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - The US soybean export inspection volume in the week ending September 11, 2025, exceeded expectations. The oil market continued its rebound. It is recommended to be cautious about chasing long positions in the short term and pay attention to relevant policies and production conditions [26]. 2.4 Black Metal (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The inventory of the passenger vehicle industry decreased in August. The steel price is in a volatile pattern. It is recommended to adopt a volatile - market mindset when dealing with steel prices [28][29][30]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - With the arrival of the new - season corn, the cost pressure on the corn - starch market will ease, and the industry's supply pressure may increase. It is recommended to be cautious about the price difference between rice flour and corn starch in the medium - to - long - term and short - term [32]. 2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The price of corn in North China continued to be weak. It is recommended to hold short positions in the medium - term and be cautious about short - term short - selling [33]. 2.7 Agricultural Products (Jujube) - The price of jujube futures decreased. It is recommended to wait and see or conduct short - term operations and pay attention to weather changes and pre - festival replenishment [34]. 2.8 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Canada set conditions for mining company mergers. Anglo American and Codelco plan to jointly mine copper. Kazakhstan's copper production increased in January - August. It is recommended to be short - term cautious and observe changes in Fed rate - cut expectations and fundamentals [36][37][38]. 2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Longpan Technology signed a procurement agreement with CATL. The supply and demand of lithium carbonate are in a complex situation. It is recommended to switch to a bearish mindset, be cautious about short - term short - selling, and pay attention to short - selling opportunities on rebounds [39][40]. 2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead inventory is at a seasonal high, and the 0 - 3 spread is deepening. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and consider buying on dips for mid - term long positions [41]. 2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc inventory is at a historical low, and the 0 - 3 spread is in a high - level shock. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term, pay attention to mid - term positive - spread opportunities, and maintain a positive - spread mindset for internal - external trading [42]. 2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The LME nickel inventory reached a four - year high. It is recommended to pay attention to opportunities to buy on dips [44]. 2.13 Energy and Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The US API crude oil inventory decreased. The supply stability of Russia is a concern. It is recommended to pay attention to geopolitical risks [45]. 2.14 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The price of carbon emissions trading decreased. It is recommended to expect further price decline in the short term [49]. 2.15 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - The PX price was slightly lower. It is recommended to try positive - spread trading between November and January contracts on dips [51]. 2.16 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak. The PTA price is expected to be in a weak - shock pattern in the short term [54]. 2.17 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle - chip factories were mostly stable. The demand for bottle chips is transitioning to the off - season, and it is difficult to improve processing fees [56]. 2.18 Energy and Chemicals (Urea) - China's fertilizer import and export data showed different trends in August. The urea price may stabilize in the short term but face downward risks in the medium term [58]. 2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of caustic soda in Shandong decreased. It is expected that the spot price will turn down, but the downward space is limited [60]. 2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Styrene) - Some styrene plants in East China had maintenance. The short - term port inventory pressure of styrene decreased, and the contract price is in a shock pattern. It is recommended to pay attention to relevant factors [62]. 2.21 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The import pulp spot market had mixed price movements. It is expected that the pulp market will be in a weak - shock pattern [65]. 2.22 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC powder market price increased, but the rebound height is expected to be limited due to weak fundamentals [68]. 2.23 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda - ash price in South China was stable. It is recommended to short on rallies and pay attention to supply - side disturbances [69]. 2.24 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The float - glass price in Hubei was stable. It is recommended to pay attention to the arbitrage opportunity of going long on the 2601 glass contract and short on the 2601 soda - ash contract [70]. 2.25 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - The US plans to levy port fees on Chinese ships, but major shipping companies will not charge additional fees. The spot container freight rate is falling. It is recommended to hold short positions in the October contract [71].