【光大研究每日速递】20251013

Macro Insights - The current round of tariffs by Trump is aimed at accumulating leverage for future negotiations, with agricultural products and rare earths being key pressure points for the U.S. [4] - The likelihood of a complete decoupling in U.S.-China trade is low, as neither side desires this outcome, but the process towards TACO (Trade Agreement with China) is expected to be complex due to structural differences in interests [4] Fixed Income - In the period from September 28 to October 11, 2025, a total of 119 credit bonds were issued, amounting to 141.36 billion yuan, a decrease of 75.82% compared to the previous period [5] - The total transaction volume of credit bonds was 855.28 billion yuan, reflecting a decline of 47.12% [5] Banking Sector - The demand for credit remains weak, leading to a continued suppression of credit issuance, with social financing growth expected to decline from a high base [6] - M1 growth may continue to rise on a low base, while M2 growth is anticipated to decrease on a high base, indicating an increase in the degree of monetary activation [6] Rare Earth Industry - The supply of rare earths is further constrained by technical export controls, while demand remains resilient with potential new growth points [7] - The valuation of rare earths is supported by their inherent value as resources and strategic metals, leading to a bullish outlook for the rare earth permanent magnet sector [7] Copper Industry - China's electrolytic copper production decreased by 4.3% month-on-month in September, with potential pressure on copper prices due to Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1 [8] - Despite tight supply, copper prices are expected to rise in the future as downstream demand from sectors like power grids and air conditioning rebounds in Q4 [8] Oil and Chemical Sector - OPEC+ is continuing to increase production, and geopolitical risks in the Middle East have eased significantly following a ceasefire agreement [9] - As of October 10, Brent and WTI crude oil prices were reported at $62.09 and $58.24 per barrel, respectively, reflecting declines of 3.5% and 4.0% from the previous week [9] Basic Chemicals - The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for groundbreaking contributions in the field of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), indicating a promising outlook for industrialization in this area [10]