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Report Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a possibility judgment on the investment rating of various varieties, with a cautious bullish view on most varieties such as stock indices (IH, IF, IC), crude oil, methanol, etc., and a cautious bearish view on some varieties like rebar, hot-rolled coil, and iron ore [5] Core View of the Report - Due to the expected alleviation of transportation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the anticipation of more countries releasing crude oil reserves, international oil prices have declined, easing inflation concerns and leading to a rise in the three major US stock indices. The market is gradually shifting from "expectation-driven" to "profit-driven", and long-term stock index trends will return to the domestic fundamentals and policies. Geopolitical risks have an impact on various commodity prices, and different varieties have different price trends and influencing factors [1][3] Summary by Directory 1. Key News of the Day International News - On March 16, leaders of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Canada issued a joint statement on the Lebanon situation, calling for the easing of the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah and promoting a political negotiation to resolve the crisis [6] Domestic News - On March 16, the Shanghai branch of the People's Bank of China and the Shanghai regulatory bureau of the National Financial Regulatory Administration adjusted the minimum down payment ratio for commercial housing loans in Shanghai to no less than 30% [7][8] Industry News - On March 16, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Global R & D Center (Headquarters) project of Ziehome was held in Zhengzhou. The project has a total investment of 400 million yuan and a total construction area of over 70,000 square meters, aiming to enhance the company's core competitiveness in the global home cross - border e - commerce field [9] 2. Daily Returns of Overseas Markets - The report shows the daily returns of various overseas market varieties from March 13 to March 16, including the S&P 500, FTSE China A50 futures, ICE Brent crude oil, etc., with different price changes and percentage changes [10] 3. Morning Comments on Major Varieties Financial - Stock Indices: The three major US stock indices rebounded. The previous trading day, the stock index bottomed out and rebounded. With the disclosure of annual and first - quarter reports, the market will shift from "general rise" to "selecting alpha", and long - term trends will return to domestic fundamentals and policies [3][12][13] - Treasury Bonds: Treasury bonds continued to decline. Although short - term treasury bond futures are supported, long - term treasury bond futures are under pressure due to rising inflation expectations [14] Energy and Chemicals - Crude Oil: The SC night session declined. Due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, oil prices are expected to remain high and volatile in the short term [2][15] - Methanol: The methanol night session declined. The operating load of domestic coal (methanol) to olefin plants decreased, and the inventory in coastal areas increased [16] - Rubber: Rubber is in the low - production season. With stable demand and relatively independent price trends, the rubber price is expected to be volatile and bullish [17] - Polyolefins: Polyolefins closed up on Monday but declined significantly at night. The market is affected by the international oil price and macro factors, and the future trend depends on the actual operating conditions of the plants [18] - Glass and Soda Ash: Both glass and soda ash futures declined slightly. There is inventory pressure in both industries, and they should be rationally dealt with in the face of macro - influence [20] Metals - Precious Metals: Precious metals oscillated at night. In the long term, the price center of precious metals will continue to rise due to multiple factors [21] - Copper: The copper price rose at night. The supply of concentrates is tight, and the copper price may fluctuate in the short term [22] - Zinc: The zinc price fell at night. The supply of zinc concentrates is temporarily tight, and the zinc price may follow the overall trend of non - ferrous metals [23] - Aluminum: The Shanghai aluminum price fell at night. Due to geopolitical conflicts, the supply risk of electrolytic aluminum in the Middle East is increasing, and the long - term low inventory and stable demand provide support for the price [24] Black Metals - Coking Coal and Coke: The main contracts of coking coal and coke oscillated at night. The supply pressure of coking coal is increasing, and the rigid demand is weakening, but the future trend is not overly pessimistic [25] Agricultural Products - Protein Meal: The night session of soybean and rapeseed meal was weak. The harvest progress of Brazilian soybeans is lower than the same period, and the price is supported by supply uncertainties [2][26] - Oils and Fats: The night session of oils and fats was weak. The de - stocking of Malaysian palm oil was lower than expected, and the price may be affected by geopolitical conflicts [27] - Hogs: The national hog market is in a weak and stable state, with a large year - on - year decline in price, and the market is expected to be stable with local narrow - range adjustments [28] - Sugar: The main contract of Zhengzhou sugar declined slightly at night. The short - term raw sugar will oscillate, and the domestic sugar price is affected by the external market [29] - Cotton: The main contract of Zhengzhou cotton increased in position and rose at night. With the implementation of the import quota policy and tight supply - demand expectations, the cotton price may rise in the long term [30][31] Shipping Index - Container Shipping to Europe: The EC index fell 4.03%. The main logic of the European line is gradually returning to supply - demand pricing, and the freight rate is expected to enter an oscillating upward channel [32]