综合晨报:美国劳动力市场进一步走弱-20251204
- Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The US labor market is further weakening, with the unexpected decrease in ADP employment in November, which intensifies economic downward pressure, weakens the US dollar, and boosts market risk - appetite [1][13][16]. - Gold prices are oscillating and closing higher around $4200, affected by the weakening US labor market and the expectation of future Fed's loose policy [2][13]. - The sugar market is influenced by the production situation in various regions. Brazil's lower - than - expected sugar production and faster - than - expected harvest progress in November support the outer - market prices, while the situation in China's Guangxi region and India also has an impact on the market [3][30][32]. - Copper prices reach new highs due to the resonance of macro and fundamental positive factors, such as the increased market expectation of Fed rate cuts and the significant increase in LME提货订单 [4][56]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Financial News and Comments 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US November ISM non - manufacturing PMI is 52.6, reaching a new high since February 2025. The ADP employment in November decreased by 32,000, indicating a weakening labor market [12][13]. - Gold prices are oscillating and closing higher around $4200. The market expects the Fed to implement loose policies in the future, boosting commodities. Short - term gold and silver prices are expected to oscillate [13]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Trump's allies are discussing the personnel arrangement after Kevin Hassett takes over the Fed. US Treasury Secretary Bessent plans to reform the Fed [14][15]. - The US November ADP employment decreased by 32,000, indicating a weakening labor market, which weakens the US dollar. The US dollar is expected to continue weakening in the short term [16][17]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The US November ISM services PMI reaches a nine - month high. The ADP employment in November decreased by 32,000, increasing the market's expectation of a December rate cut to nearly 90% [18][20]. - The market is expected to be more volatile in the short term but should be treated with a bullish mindset overall [21]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - Premier Li Qiang emphasizes combining urban renewal with safety hazard elimination and stabilizing the real estate market. China's service trade deficit from January to October 2025 decreased by 269.39 billion yuan year - on - year [22][23]. - A - share market is dull. It is recommended to allocate long positions in each stock index evenly [23][24]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted 79.3 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations on December 3, with a net withdrawal of 134 billion yuan [25]. - The market sentiment of treasury bond futures is weak, but the TL contract is expected to have limited room for further decline [26][27]. 3.2 Commodity News and Comments 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - Argentina's soybean production forecast for the 25/26 season is 46.9 million tons, unchanged from the previous forecast, but the sowing is delayed [28]. - China's soybean procurement situation and South American weather need to be continuously monitored. Soybean meal futures prices are expected to oscillate [28]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - As of the end of November 2025/26 season, Guangxi produced 133,900 tons of mixed sugar. Thailand's 2025/26 season sugarcane benchmark purchase price is 890 Thai baht/ton [29][31]. - India's sugar production as of the end of November is 4.135 million tons, and it is expected to produce 31.5 million tons of net sugar this season. Brazil's sugar production and sugar - making ratio in November are lower than expected, supporting the outer - market prices [32][34]. - It is not advisable to short the Zhengzhou sugar January contract, as the downside space is limited [34][35]. 3.2.3 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - 232 steel enterprises have completed the publicity of ultra - low emission transformation. From January to November, China's home appliance trade - in exceeded 128.44 million units [36][37]. - Steel prices are expected to oscillate with a slight rebound before the December important meeting, but the overall space is limited [37][38]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The price of coking coal in Changzhi market has decreased. The first round of coke price reduction has been implemented [38]. - The coke market is expected to oscillate in the short term, with slow supply recovery and weakening demand [38][39]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The national corn starch industry's operating rate increased slightly this week, and the inventory continued to decline [40]. - It is recommended to operate around the current North China processing fee in the rice - flour price difference strategy [41]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Wenshi plans to reduce costs and optimize production capacity through technological upgrading [42]. - The pig market shows a pattern of "stable futures and pressured spot". Near - end contracts are expected to oscillate under pressure, while far - end contracts can be considered for low - buying operations [42]. 3.2.7 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The price of steam coal in the northern port market was weak on December 3, and the inventory continued to accumulate [44]. - After the end of replenishment, the steam coal price is expected to oscillate at a high level and decline seasonally from December to January [44]. 3.2.8 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - Vale expects to reach the upper limit of its 2025 iron ore production target and increase production in 2026 [45]. - The iron ore price is expected to continue oscillating, as the supply - demand contradiction is not prominent [45][46]. 3.2.9 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The seasonal inventory accumulation in the northern port is still slow, and the inventory in the southern port continues to decline at a low level [47]. - It is not recommended to short corn unilaterally. For far - month contracts, the medium - long - term strategy is to buy on dips [48]. 3.2.10 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia's palm oil inventory may reach a six - and - a - half - year high in November due to high production and low exports [49][50]. - The palm oil price is expected to oscillate, and attention should be paid to the difference between the MPOB report and market expectations [50][51]. 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - Glencore lowers its 2026 copper production forecast but aims to reach 1.6 million tons by 2035 [52]. - The LME copper提货订单 increased significantly, and the market's expectation of Fed rate cuts intensified. Copper prices reached new highs, and it is recommended to buy on dips [54][56]. 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The 400,000 - volt substation of the Oman United Solar Polysilicon Project was successfully connected to the grid, and it is expected to be officially put into production in the first quarter of 2026 [57]. - The polysilicon market is under pressure, with weak downstream demand and high inventory. It is recommended to operate with caution [58][60]. 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The utilization rate of new energy in October 2025 shows different trends. The production in the southwest may decrease, and the inventory is difficult to reduce [61]. - The industrial silicon price is expected to oscillate between 8800 - 9500 yuan/ton, and attention should be paid to interval operation opportunities [62]. 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead inventory decreased, and the 0 - 3 cash spread oscillated. The SHFE lead inventory decreased, and the delivery risk increased [63][64]. - The lead price is expected to be strong, and it is recommended to buy on dips [64]. 3.2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc inventory increased slightly, and the 0 - 3 cash spread was high. The domestic social inventory decreased, and the supply decreased [65]. - The zinc price is expected to be easy to rise and difficult to fall. It is recommended to buy on dips and hold positive - spread positions [65]. 3.2.16 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Chinese scientists set a new record for the superconducting transition temperature of nickel - based superconductors [66]. - The supply - demand surplus of refined nickel has been marginally repaired, but there is still a surplus. It is recommended to consider low - buying opportunities with a light position [66][67]. 3.2.17 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Vulcan Energy obtained nearly $2.5 billion in financing for the European largest lithium project [68]. - The lithium carbonate market is expected to be weak in the short term, and it is recommended to short on rallies and buy on dips in the medium term [68][69]. 3.2.18 Non - Ferrous Metals (Tin) - The SHFE tin warehouse receipts decreased slightly, and the LME tin inventory increased. The tin ore supply is tight, and the production growth is limited [73]. - The tin price is expected to oscillate at a high level, and it is recommended to buy on dips [73]. 3.2.19 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The US EIA commercial crude oil inventory increased slightly in the week ending November 28 [74]. - The crude oil price is expected to oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to geopolitical events [74][75]. 3.2.20 Energy Chemicals (Asphalt) - The capacity utilization rate of heavy - traffic asphalt increased slightly this week [76]. - The asphalt market is weak, and it is recommended to wait and see [77][78]. 3.2.21 Energy Chemicals (LLDPE) - China's polyethylene production enterprises are expected to produce 2.9798 million tons in December 2025, with a year - on - year increase of 18.39% [79]. - The PE supply - demand situation is bearish, but attention should be paid to macro - economic impacts [79]. 3.2.22 Energy Chemicals (Methanol) - The methanol port inventory decreased slightly this week, slightly exceeding expectations [80]. - The methanol market's fundamental contradiction is not significant, and it is recommended to conduct positive - spread operations [80][81]. 3.2.23 Energy Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp in the spot market continued to rise today [82][83]. - Although the market sentiment is optimistic, the pulp supply is still in surplus, and the upward space of the futures price is limited [84]. 3.2.24 Energy Chemicals (Styrene) - The inventory of styrene in the East China main port decreased slightly this week [85]. - The styrene market is oscillating. Attention should be paid to the implementation of maintenance expectations and the behavior of port core cargo - right holders [86][88]. 3.2.25 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - The full - scale promotion of methanol as a marine fuel still faces challenges [89]. - The container freight rate market is expected to be strong in the short term, and it is recommended to consider low - buying operations with a light position [90].