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1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings were provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The US labor market is weakening as the number of initial jobless claims has reached the highest increase since 2020, causing the US dollar index to decline [17][20]. - A - shares are facing challenges as the tone of the Central Economic Work Conference is prudent, with potentially fewer incremental policies and limited profit - repair elasticity next year [22]. - The bond market has strengthened rapidly due to the unexpected monetary policy statement in the economic work conference, but the room for further increase is limited, and it will gradually enter a relatively strong oscillation [26]. - Zhengzhou cotton futures are firm due to high spot basis, strong willingness of industrial giants to take delivery, and high downstream demand, but short - term chasing is not recommended [4][36]. - Iron ore prices are expected to oscillate weakly as the decline is supported by iron - water rigid demand, and port inventories will continue to accumulate [42]. - Zinc prices may rise as the short - term LME zinc delivery risk intensifies, and a bargain - hunting approach is advisable before December 17 [6][69]. 3. Summary by Catalog 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US House of Representatives rejected the impeachment of Trump. Gold prices rose 2% due to the Fed's dovish rate cut and increased expectations of domestic RRR and rate cuts. There is a risk of over - heating in commodity sentiment [13][15]. - Investment advice: Gold prices will oscillate, and silver will be more volatile. Pay attention to risks [16]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week increased by 44,000, the largest increase since 2020. The labor market is weakening, and the US dollar index will continue to decline [17][20]. - Investment advice: The US dollar index will continue to decline [20]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The World Bank raised China's economic growth forecast for 2025 to 4.9%. The Central Economic Work Conference emphasized a prudent policy tone. The A - share market is facing challenges [21][22]. - Investment advice: Allocate long positions in stock indices evenly [22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Broadcom's Q4 performance exceeded expectations. The US stock market is expected to oscillate strongly supported by the Fed's rate cut and liquidity release [23]. - Investment advice: The US stock market will remain oscillating strongly at the end of the year. Pay attention to economic data [24]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The economic work conference proposed to use RRR and rate cuts flexibly. The bond market has strengthened rapidly, but the upward space is limited and will enter a relatively strong oscillation [25][26]. - Investment advice: Adopt a bullish approach [27]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - CONAB lowered Brazil's soybean production forecast by 550,000 tons to 177.12 million tons. The domestic soybean auction had a 77.5% transaction rate, and the 1 - 5 spread of soybean meal continued to widen [28][30]. - Investment advice: The main contract of soybean meal will oscillate. If South American production is normal, short on rallies. Pay attention to China's soybean purchases, state - reserve actions, and South American weather [30]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia's palm oil production from December 1 - 10 increased by 6.87%. German legislation is beneficial to rapeseed oil, and domestic customs inspections are stricter [31]. - Investment advice: Rapeseed oil may stabilize and decline. Palm oil prices will be suppressed by supply pressure. Pay attention to Indonesia's supply and demand - side procurement [32]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - Xinjiang cotton enterprises are actively selling at spot prices. Zhengzhou cotton futures are firm due to high basis and strong downstream demand, but short - term chasing is not recommended [33][36]. - Investment advice: Do not chase the rise in the short term [37]. 3.2.4 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - Corn starch enterprises' operating rates are high, and inventory has slightly decreased. The short - term inventory pressure is acceptable, and the rice - flour price difference will oscillate [38]. - Investment advice: Use a spread strategy around the current North China processing cost range [39]. 3.2.5 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - Mongolia plans to increase coal exports to 100 million tons in 2027. Steam coal prices are expected to continue to fall until mid - to late January [40][41]. - Investment advice: Coal prices will continue to fall until mid - to late January [41]. 3.2.6 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - It is expected that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2026 will decline by 6.2% year - on - year. Iron ore prices will oscillate weakly, and port inventories will continue to accumulate [42]. - Investment advice: Iron ore prices will oscillate weakly [42]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Tangrenshen expects its meat product revenue to exceed 1.6 billion yuan in 2025. The pig market is trading the problem of oversupply, and there is a risk of price decline [43][45]. - Investment advice: Close short positions in the near - term contracts and trade the far - term contracts in a short - term range [45]. 3.2.8 Agricultural Products (Corn) - Corn processing enterprises' inventories have increased, and port inventories have changed. Corn futures may oscillate weakly, and spreads may show an inverse spread [45][47]. - Investment advice: Contracts 03 and 05 may oscillate weakly. Pay attention to policy regulation and expectations [47]. 3.2.9 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - It is expected that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2026 will decline by 6.2% year - on - year. Steel prices will oscillate, and the upper and lower limits are limited [48][51]. - Investment advice: Adopt an oscillating trading strategy for steel prices [52]. 3.2.10 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The coking coal market in Hebei is under pressure. The coking coal market is in a situation of weak supply and demand, and prices may oscillate in the short term [53]. - Investment advice: The market may oscillate in the short term. Pay attention to restocking [53]. 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - Chile's Codelco's copper production decreased in October. Macro factors support copper prices, and the spot premium may be under pressure [54][58]. - Investment advice: Go long on dips for copper prices [58]. 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - A polysilicon platform company is being established. The polysilicon industry has inventory accumulation, and prices may stop falling. Futures can be bought on dips, and options can sell out - of - the - money put options [60][62]. - Investment advice: Spot prices may stop falling. Consider long positions in futures and selling put options in options [62]. 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The US added 11.7GW of photovoltaic capacity in Q3. The industrial silicon market has weak demand and may accumulate inventory. Short on rallies after rebounds [63][64]. - Investment advice: Short on rallies after rebounds [65]. 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead 0 - 3 spread is at a discount. The lead market is oscillating, and the delivery risk has decreased. Observe the delivery volume [66]. - Investment advice: Wait and see for lead trading [66]. 3.2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Zinc ingot inventory has decreased, and the LME zinc delivery risk has intensified. Zinc prices may rise, and buy on dips before December 17 [67][69]. - Investment advice: Go long on dips for zinc. Hold positive - spread positions and wait and see for cross - border trading [70][71]. 3.2.16 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Indonesia warned mining companies. Nickel is expected to oscillate at a low level in the short term, and the medium - term impact of Indonesia's policies needs to be evaluated [72][73]. - Investment advice: Nickel will oscillate at a low level in the short term. Evaluate Indonesia's policies in the medium term [73]. 3.2.17 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Albemarle completed a lithium extraction pilot plant. The lithium carbonate market may be supported in the short term but may decline in the off - season. Consider long positions on dips [74]. - Investment advice: The short - term market may be under pressure, and long on dips in the medium - to - long term [75]. 3.2.18 Non - Ferrous Metals (Tin) - South Korea plans to build a chip factory, and the US wants to transfer Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain. Tin prices are expected to oscillate at a high level. Buy on dips and avoid chasing highs [76][80]. - Investment advice: Tin prices will oscillate at a high level. Buy on dips and avoid chasing highs [80]. 3.2.19 Energy Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The CEA price closed at 57.41 yuan/ton on December 11, down 2.53%. The market will oscillate in the short term [81]. - Investment advice: The CEA price will oscillate in the short term [83]. 3.2.20 Energy Chemicals (Urea) - Urea enterprise inventory decreased by 5.63 million tons to 1.2342 million tons. Urea prices are oscillating weakly. The 01 contract has limited upward space, and the 05 contract can be considered for long positions after getting a safety margin [83][85]. - Investment advice: The 01 contract's trading range remains unchanged, and consider long positions in the 05 contract after getting a safety margin [85]. 3.2.21 Energy Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of liquid caustic soda in Shandong has risen locally. The supply is sufficient, and the demand is stable. The short - term market may be weak, and pay attention to supply reduction due to profit compression [87][89]. - Investment advice: The short - term market may be weak. Pay attention to supply reduction due to profit compression [89]. 3.2.22 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC powder market price has declined. PVC supply is high, demand is weak, and the price is dragged down by coal prices. The market will remain weak, and short - selling is not cost - effective [90][92]. - Investment advice: The PVC market will remain weak. Avoid short - selling at low valuations [92]. 3.2.23 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - Portugal and Italy will have strikes, which may affect container transportation. The PA price may decline, and it is recommended to wait and see [93]. - Investment advice: Wait and see in the short term [94].