Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - **Steel**: Steel market is oscillating without a clear single - side direction. Although the Steel Union data improved on Thursday with a short - term continuation of the structure of both supply and demand rising, there are still pressures such as high inventory and insufficient de - stocking slope. Suggest to wait and see or conduct range trading, and consider taking profit on basis long positions before National Day according to spot exposure [3]. - **Silicon Iron and Manganese Silicon**: Market sentiment has improved, but there are still concerns in the fundamentals. The industry has turned from losses to profits, supply is increasing, and terminal demand verification is pending. There is a risk of a decline in iron - water and electric - furnace start - up, and high inventory needs to be de - stocked [4]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The first round of coke price increase has started comprehensively, and coking coal spot prices continue to strengthen. The market is concerned about pre - holiday furnace material replenishment, but due to limited terminal demand improvement, the upward drive is limited. It is recommended to gradually close long positions before the holiday and use selling hedging if prices rise again [5][6]. - **Iron Ore**: There are continuous disturbances from bullish rumors. Support exists before the holiday, but the upside depends on steel demand. It is advisable to wait and see for now, and maintain the long - term view of buying on dips [6]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market - **Prices and Changes on September 25**: - **Rebar (RB)**: RB2605 closed at 3225 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan or 0.25%; RB2601 (near - month contract) closed at 3167 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan or 0.32% [1]. - **Hot - rolled coil (HC)**: HC2605 closed at 3366 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan or 0.24%; HC2601 closed at 3358 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan or 0.24% [1]. - **Other Contracts**: I2605 closed at 785.5 yuan/ton, up 4 yuan or 0.51%; J2605 closed at 1900 yuan/ton, up 30.5 yuan or 1.63%; JM2605 closed at 1328 yuan/ton, up 12 yuan or 0.91%. For near - month contracts, I2601, J2601, and JM2601 also had corresponding price changes [1]. - **Spread and Ratio**: - **Cross - month Spread**: RB2601 - 2605 was - 58 yuan/ton on September 25, with a change of 5 yuan; HC2601 - 2605 was - 8 yuan/ton, with no change [1]. - **Other Spreads and Ratios**: The coil - rebar spread was 191 yuan/ton, the rebar - ore ratio was 3.93, the coal - coke ratio was 1.43, the rebar disk profit was - 99.83 yuan/ton, and the coking disk profit was 118.12 yuan/ton on September 25, with corresponding changes [1]. Spot Market - **Prices on September 25**: - **Rebar**: Shanghai rebar was 3300 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan; Tianjin rebar was 3210 yuan/ton with no change; Guangzhou rebar was 3330 yuan/ton with no change [1]. - **Hot - rolled Coil**: Shanghai hot - rolled coil was 3420 yuan/ton, Hangzhou was 3430 yuan/ton, and Guangzhou was 3390 yuan/ton, all with no change [1]. - **Other Spot Goods**: Tangshan billet was 3030 yuan/ton with no change; the Platts Index was 106.1, up 0.4; various iron ore and coking coal spot prices also had specific values and changes [1]. - **Basis**: - On September 25, the basis of HC was 62 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan; the basis of RB was 133 yuan/ton, up 7 yuan; the basis of I was 26 yuan/ton with no change; the basis of J was - 187.37 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan; the basis of JM was 80.5 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan [1].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - There is no information about report industry investment ratings in the provided documents. Group 2: Core Views of the Reports Oils and Fats - Malaysian BMD crude palm oil futures are expected to face resistance at 4,450 ringgit and may fall back to 4,200 ringgit. Dalian palm oil futures may follow suit and test 9,000 yuan. Argentine soybean oil exports will be taxed again, and domestic soybean supply is sufficient, so the basis of soybean oil is difficult to rise continuously [1]. Sugar - International raw sugar prices are expected to remain in a bottom - range oscillation due to oversupply. Zhengzhou sugar futures have broken through 5,500 yuan, but there is short - term rebound momentum while maintaining a bearish trend overall [2]. Cotton - The mid - term domestic cotton price may be under pressure due to weak seed cotton purchasing willingness and high hedging pressure on the supply side, as well as weak downstream demand [3]. Eggs - Egg prices are expected to remain in a bottom - range oscillation due to sufficient supply and potential demand increase during festivals [4]. Corn - The corn market will be under pressure in the short term. The price will likely decline with new grain listing, and the market will focus on the new grain acquisition rhythm and farmers' selling mentality [5]. Meal and Oilseeds - Argentine soybean exports have restarted the export tax, and US soybeans lack substantial positive factors. Domestic soybean meal supply is abundant, and the 1 - 5 spread may continue to weaken [8]. Pigs - The pig market is expected to maintain an oscillating adjustment, following the spot price with small fluctuations. Market supply is recovering, and demand is slowly picking up [10]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Oils and Fats - **Price Changes**: On September 25, the spot price of Jiangsu first - grade soybean oil rose by 0.96%, and the futures price of Y2601 rose by 1.14%. The basis of palm oil in Guangdong changed significantly, and the import profit decreased. The price of rapeseed oil also had corresponding changes [1]. - **Spread Changes**: The 01 - 05 spreads of soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil changed, and the soybean - palm oil spread and rapeseed - soybean oil spread also fluctuated [1]. Sugar - **Futures Market**: The prices of sugar 2601 and 2605 decreased slightly, and the 1 - 5 spread decreased by 6.06%. The positions of the main contract and the number of warehouse receipts decreased [2]. - **Spot Market**: The spot prices in Nanning remained unchanged, and the price in Kunming increased slightly. The basis increased, and the import price of Brazilian sugar also changed slightly [2]. - **Industry Situation**: The national sugar production and sales increased year - on - year, and the industrial inventory also changed [2]. Cotton - **Futures Market**: The prices of cotton 2605 and 2601 decreased slightly, and the 5 - 1 spread changed significantly. The positions of the main contract and the number of warehouse receipts decreased [3]. - **Spot Market**: The Xinjiang arrival price and CC Index of 3128B increased slightly, while the FC Index of M: 1% decreased [3]. - **Industry Situation**: The commercial and industrial inventories of cotton decreased, and the import volume increased. The inventory days of yarn and grey cloth decreased, and the cotton shipping volume out of Xinjiang increased [3]. Eggs - **Futures Market**: The prices of egg 11 and 10 contracts increased, and the 11 - 10 spread changed [4]. - **Spot Market**: The egg production area price decreased slightly, and the prices of egg - laying chicks remained unchanged, while the price of culled chickens increased [4]. - **Industry Situation**: The feed - to - egg ratio increased, and the breeding profit decreased significantly [4]. Corn - **Corn**: The price of corn 2511 increased slightly, and the basis and 11 - 3 spread changed. The number of vehicles at Shandong deep - processing enterprises increased significantly [5]. - **Corn Starch**: The price of corn starch 2511 increased slightly, and the basis and 11 - 3 spread changed [5]. Meal and Oilseeds - **Price Changes**: The spot and futures prices of soybean meal, rapeseed meal, and soybeans all had corresponding increases, and the basis and import crushing margins also changed [8]. - **Spread Changes**: The 01 - 05 spreads of soybean meal and rapeseed meal increased, and the oil - meal ratio and soybean - rapeseed meal spread changed [8]. Pigs - **Futures Market**: The prices of live hog 2511 and 2601 decreased slightly, and the 11 - 1 spread decreased [10]. - **Spot Market**: The spot prices of hogs in different regions changed, and the slaughter volume, white - strip price, and other indicators also had corresponding changes [10].

Core Insights - The 19th National Futures (Options) Real Trading Competition and the 12th Global Derivatives Real Trading Competition are entering the final month, with participants engaged in intense competition [1] - The overall market has shown a strong stock index and significant structural differentiation in commodity markets, influenced by macro policies, external environments, and supply-demand dynamics [1] Market Dynamics - In April, the "tariff shock and market adjustment phase" saw U.S. tariffs on China causing market volatility, leading to short-term pressure on stock indices and declines in energy and some export-dependent commodities, while agricultural products like soybean meal surged due to supply concerns [1] - The "policy game and structural differentiation phase" from May to June indicated a recovery in domestic economic data and policy expectations supporting a rebound in stock indices, while commodity markets returned to fundamental supply-demand dynamics [1] - The "expectation reshaping and style rebalancing phase" in July and August revealed a "de-involution" trend in domestic commodity markets, with gold prices reflecting a redefinition by global investors [1] Participant Insights - As the competition nears its end, many varieties are experiencing a volatile trading environment, making it challenging for participants to navigate [2] - Key factors for participants to monitor include the sustainability of domestic policy effects, the performance of traditional peak seasons like "Golden September and Silver October," and the clarity of overseas policy environments, particularly regarding U.S. interest rate changes and U.S.-China trade relations [2] Competition Statistics - As of September 1, the global competition had 528 accounts with total participation funds of $43.9 million [3] - The "Futures Star Competition" and various awards have seen significant participation, with notable rankings in different categories, indicating a robust engagement in the trading community [3][4]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Oscillating, with a high probability of continuing to strengthen in the medium - term [5] - **Protein Meal**: Oscillating [6] - **Corn/Starch**: Oscillating weakly [7] - **Pigs**: Oscillating at a low level [8] - **Natural Rubber**: Oscillating strongly in the short - term [11] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Oscillating following natural rubber [12] - **Cotton**: Oscillating strongly in the short - term, with potential downward pressure after new cotton is listed in large quantities [12] - **Sugar**: Oscillating, with long - term downward drive [14] - **Pulp**: Oscillating [16] - **Logs**: Oscillating weakly [18] 2. Core Views of the Report The report provides a comprehensive analysis of various agricultural products, including their current market conditions, influencing factors, and future price trends. It takes into account factors such as supply and demand, weather, trade relations, and policies to make short - term and medium - term forecasts for each product. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Conditions and Outlook - **Oils and Fats**: Short - term adjustment may be needed, with attention to the effectiveness of technical support below. Medium - term, it is likely to continue strengthening due to factors such as increased overseas biodiesel demand, potential reduction in US soybean yield, limited import of Canadian rapeseeds, and the approaching palm oil production reduction season [5] - **Protein Meal**: The market continues to oscillate. International soybean prices are affected by weather and trade relations, while domestic prices are influenced by supply and demand and trade relations [6][7] - **Corn/Starch**: Traders are pre - stocking, so the sentiment should not be overly pessimistic. Short - term, it is recommended to stop losses on previous short positions. Long - term, there is a low - absorption idea for far - month contracts [7][8] - **Pigs**: Supply is expected to be abundant, and the market is oscillating at a low level. Short - term, group farms' slaughter has shrunk at the end of the month, but overall supply is still sufficient. Medium - term, the number of piglets born from January to July indicates an increasing trend in pig slaughter in the second half of the year [8] - **Natural Rubber**: Rubber prices are expected to oscillate strongly in the short - term, supported by seasonal factors, potential reduction in short - term ship arrivals, and stable demand [11] - **Synthetic Rubber**: The market follows natural rubber and oscillates. Short - term, butadiene prices may rise slightly, and the market is expected to oscillate strongly [12] - **Cotton**: Zhengzhou cotton has significantly reduced its positions, and cotton prices have fallen within the range. Short - term, it is expected to oscillate strongly, but there is resistance to upward movement. After new cotton is listed in large quantities, prices may face downward pressure [12] - **Sugar**: There is a downward drive, but the short - term downward space is limited. New - season supply is expected to be abundant, so prices may decline in the long - term [14] - **Pulp**: After hitting a new low, it has continued to rebound. It is recommended to wait and see for the time being [15] - **Logs**: Supply - demand pressure is not significant, and logs are operating within a range. Consider trying to go long on far - month contracts at low prices within the range [18] 3.2 Influencing Factors - **Oils and Fats**: Trade relations, biodiesel demand, crude oil prices, and overseas macro - environment [5] - **Protein Meal**: US soybean weather, Sino - Canadian and Sino - US trade relations, and downstream demand [7] - **Corn/Starch**: Weather, policies, wheat substitution, and geopolitical factors [8] - **Pigs**: Breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies [8] - **Natural Rubber**: Macro - environment, weather [11] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Crude oil price fluctuations [12] - **Cotton**: Macro - environment, demand, and new cotton acquisition price expectations [12] - **Sugar**: Weather in domestic main producing areas, Brazilian port logistics, weather in the Northern Hemisphere, and macro - economy [14] - **Pulp**: US dollar - denominated quotes, macro - economic expectations [17] - **Logs**: Real estate demand, spot liquidity, international trade relations, and capital factors [20] 3.3 Specific Data - **Oils and Fats**: ITS data shows that Malaysian palm oil exports in August increased by 10.2% month - on - month, and SPPOMA data shows that the production from August 1 - 25 decreased by 1.21% month - on - month [5] - **Protein Meal**: On September 1, 2025, the international soybean trade premium quotes were: US Gulf soybeans at 235 cents/bushel, down 5 cents/bushel or 2.08% week - on - week; US West soybeans at 175 cents/bushel, unchanged week - on - week; South American soybeans at 275 cents/bushel, up 6 cents/bushel or 2.23% week - on - week [6] - **Corn/Starch**: According to Mysteel, the FOB price at Jinzhou Port is 2290 yuan/ton, unchanged; the domestic average corn price is 2352 yuan/ton, up 1 yuan/ton; the closing price of the main contract is 2191 yuan/ton, up 0.27% [7] - **Pigs**: On September 1, the price of live pigs (external ternary) in Henan was 14.17 yuan/kg, unchanged; the closing price of live pig futures (active contract) was 13625 yuan/ton, up 0.52% [8] - **Cotton**: As of September 1, the number of registered warrants in the 24/25 season was 6320. Zhengzhou cotton 09 closed at 13595 yuan/ton, down 195 yuan/ton; Zhengzhou cotton 01 closed at 14025 yuan/ton, down 215 yuan/ton [12] - **Sugar**: As of September 1, the Zhengzhou sugar 09 contract closed at 5623 yuan/ton, up 32 yuan/ton; the Zhengzhou sugar 01 contract closed at 5609 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan/ton [14] - **Pulp**: According to Zhuochuang Information, the price of Russian softwood pulp in Shandong was 5090 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan; Pacific pulp was 5450 yuan/ton, unchanged; Silver Star pulp was 5750 yuan/ton, unchanged; Shandong Goldfish pulp was 4190 yuan/ton, unchanged [15] - **Logs**: The new foreign CFR quotes are FFP at 115 US dollars and PFP at 118 US dollars, with FFP down 2 US dollars [18]

Group 1 - China's retail sales growth slowed to 3.7% year-on-year in July, with automotive retail sales showing a decline [1] - In the US, retail sales increased by 0.5% month-on-month in July, marking ten consecutive months of actual retail sales growth, although consumer confidence unexpectedly dropped in August [1] - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes highlighted concerns over inflation, indicating a hawkish stance, with attention on Powell's statements at the Jackson Hole global central bank conference [1] Group 2 - Copper prices are under pressure due to weak supply and demand dynamics, with a decline in copper processing rates and increased imports amid a seasonal demand lull [1] - Aluminum prices are expected to remain weak due to sufficient supply and sluggish domestic consumption, despite recent high price levels [1] - Zinc production exceeded 600,000 tons in July, with continued recovery in August, although there are pressures from increased social inventory [1] Group 3 - Nickel prices are experiencing volatility due to increased domestic inventory and weak demand, with a surplus in primary nickel globally [1] - The macroeconomic environment remains mixed, with potential support for the non-ferrous sector from anticipated Fed rate cuts in September [1] - Operational strategies suggest short-term trading with a focus on selling high and managing risks [1]

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - There is no information about the industry investment rating in the report. Group 2: Core Views - For copper, recent macro - sentiment has been volatile, and the industry has weak supply and demand, but the downside of copper prices is limited [1]. - For aluminum, recent macro - sentiment is unstable, domestic downstream demand for aluminum is under pressure, inventory keeps rising, and aluminum prices may be weak [1]. - For zinc, the zinc social inventory increase suppresses zinc prices, but considering the squeeze risk in LME zinc, short - selling should be cautious [1]. - For nickel, domestic economic data declined in July, and short - term nickel prices fluctuate with the macro - situation. It is recommended to focus on short - term trading and selling at high prices [1]. Group 3: Summary by Metal Copper - **Price**: LME copper futures price is 9705.5 dollars/ton with a - 0.05% change, and the spot price is 9621.5 dollars/ton with a - 0.3% change. SHFE copper futures price is 78790 dollars/ton with a - 0.52% change, and the spot price is 78640 dollars/ton with a - 0.32% change [1]. - **Inventory**: LME copper futures inventory is 156350 tons with a 0.77% change, and the SHFE copper futures inventory is 86361 tons with a 5.4% change [1]. - **Analysis**: Macro - wise, waiting for the Jackson Hole "Global Central Bank Annual Meeting", Powell's hawkish stance is expected to change little. Industrially, LME copper spot premium widens, import increases, and downstream demand is in the off - season with lower copper product开工率 [1]. Aluminum - **Price**: LME aluminum futures price is 1932 dollars/ton with a 0.36% change, and the spot price is 2567.5 dollars/ton with a - 0.6% change. SHFE aluminum futures price is 20500 dollars/ton with a - 0.63% change, and the spot price is 20535 dollars/ton with a - 0.05% change [1]. - **Inventory**: LME aluminum futures inventory is 479525 tons with a 0.00% change, and the SHFE aluminum futures inventory is 120653 tons with a 6.2% change [1]. - **Analysis**: Macro - wise, same as copper. Industrially, aluminum prices are high, consumption recovery is weak in the off - season, supply is sufficient, inventory keeps rising, and the spot turns to a discount [1]. Zinc - **Price**: LME zinc futures price is 2764.5 dollars/ton with a - 1.04% change, and the spot price is 2758 dollars/ton with a - 0.54% change. SHFE zinc futures price is 22150 dollars/ton with a - 0.14% change, and the spot price is 22265 dollars/ton with a 0.27% change [1]. - **Inventory**: LME zinc futures inventory is 71250 tons with a - 1.32% change, and the SHFE zinc futures inventory is 76803 tons with a 16.51% change [1]. - **Analysis**: Macro - wise, there are both positive and negative factors, and the expected September Fed rate cut supports the non - ferrous sector. Fundamentally, zinc production is recovering, demand is in the off - season but has resilience, social inventory is rising, and LME zinc inventory is decreasing with a squeeze risk [1]. Nickel - **Price**: LME nickel futures price is 14885 dollars/ton with a - 0.1% change, and the spot price is 15060 dollars/ton with a - 0.1% change. SHFE nickel futures price is 121170 dollars/ton with a - 0.71% change, and the spot price is 119930 dollars/ton with a - 0.33% change [1]. - **Inventory**: LME nickel futures inventory is 209346 tons with a 0.01% change, and the SHFE nickel futures inventory is 26962 tons [1]. - **Analysis**: Domestic economic data declined in July, macro - sentiment cools slightly. Pure nickel supply increases, social inventory rises, global nickel inventory is high, supply from Indonesia is stable, and demand is weak with an oversupply of primary nickel [1]. Tin - **Price**: LME tin futures price is 33995 dollars/ton with a 0.13% change, and the spot price is 33840 dollars/ton with a 0.36% change. SHFE tin futures price is 267500 dollars/ton with a 0.49% change, and the spot price is 267840 dollars/ton with a - 0.09% change [1]. - **Inventory**: LME tin futures inventory is 1715 tons with a 5.21% change, and the SHFE tin futures inventory is 7792 tons with a - 0.17% change [1].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content found. Core Views 1. Oils and Fats - Palm oil futures are likely to gradually rise, with the domestic palm oil following the upward trend of Malaysian palm oil. The key level for the domestic palm oil market is 9,000 yuan. - For soybean oil, international oil prices enhance its attractiveness in biodiesel, but CBOT soybeans may drag down CBOT soybean oil. Domestic soybean oil prices are expected to rise after August [1]. 2. Meal - US soybeans remain weak, and the domestic soybean and soybean meal inventories are rising. However, the supply after October is uncertain. It is recommended to wait and see in the short - term [2]. 3. Livestock (Pigs) - The pig market is currently in a situation of weak supply and demand. Spot prices are expected to remain at the bottom, and the near - month contract has strong upward pressure. The far - month contract is affected by policies, and short - selling is not recommended [5]. 4. Corn - In the short term, the corn market is relatively stable, and the price will fluctuate. In the medium to long term, the supply may be tight in the third quarter and relatively loose in the fourth quarter [8]. 5. Sugar - Internationally, the raw sugar price may bottom out, but a bearish view is maintained overall. Domestically, the supply - demand situation is expected to be marginally loose, and the price is expected to fluctuate at a high level [12]. 6. Cotton - In the short term, domestic cotton prices may fluctuate within a range, and the price will face pressure after the new cotton is listed [14]. 7. Eggs - The supply of eggs is sufficient, but the supply of large - sized eggs is tight. The demand may first decrease and then increase this week. Some areas may see a decline in egg prices next week, but the spot price still has some upward space [18]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Oils and Fats - **Soybean Oil**: On July 30, the spot price in Jiangsu was 8,420 yuan, up 0.60% from the previous day. The futures price of Y2509 was 8,240 yuan, up 0.17%. The warehouse receipts decreased by 35.07% [1]. - **Palm Oil**: The spot price of 24 - degree palm oil in Guangdong was 8,990 yuan on July 30, up 0.78%. The futures price of P2509 was 8,970 yuan, up 0.13%. The basis difference increased by 116.00% [1]. - **Rapeseed Oil**: The spot price of fourth - grade rapeseed oil in Jiangsu was 9,680 yuan on July 30, up 0.94%. The futures price of O1509 was 9,621 yuan, up 1.36% [1]. 2. Meal - **Soybean Meal**: The spot price in Jiangsu was 2,890 yuan on July 30, up 1.40%. The futures price of M2509 was 3,010 yuan, up 0.91%. The warehouse receipts decreased by 36.9% [2]. - **Rapeseed Meal**: The spot price in Jiangsu was 2,620 yuan on July 30, up 3.56%. The futures price of RM2509 was 2,735 yuan, up 2.82% [2]. - **Soybeans**: The spot price of Harbin soybeans remained unchanged at 3,960 yuan. The futures price of the main soybean contract was 4,153 yuan, up 0.22% [2]. 3. Livestock (Pigs) - **Futures**: The price of the main contract decreased by 500.00%. The price of the 2511 contract was 14,125 yuan/ton, down 0.88%, and the 2509 contract was 14,150 yuan/ton, up 0.18% [5]. - **Spot**: The spot price in Henan was 13,880 yuan, down 200.0 yuan. The slaughter volume increased by 0.61%, and the self - breeding profit decreased by 31.61% [5]. 4. Corn - **Corn**: The futures price of the 2509 contract was 2,312 yuan/ton on July 30, up 0.43%. The basis difference decreased by 20.83%, and the 9 - 1 spread increased by 8.05% [8]. - **Corn Starch**: The futures price of the 2509 contract was 2,683 yuan/ton on July 30, up 0.64%. The basis difference decreased by 121.43%, and the 9 - 1 spread increased by 24.29% [8]. 5. Sugar - **Futures**: The price of the 2601 contract was 5,667 yuan/ton on July 30, down 1.13%. The price of the 2509 contract was 5,804 yuan/ton, down 1.07%. The ICE raw sugar price decreased by 0.60% [12]. - **Spot**: The spot price in Nanning remained at 6,050 yuan. The price of imported Brazilian sugar (in - quota) increased by 0.87%, and the price of imported Brazilian sugar (out - of - quota) increased by 0.89% [12]. 6. Cotton - **Futures**: The price of the 2509 contract was 13,755 yuan/ton on July 30, down 1.22%. The price of the 2601 contract was 13,905 yuan/ton, down 0.86%. The ICE cotton price decreased by 0.24% [14]. - **Spot**: The Xinjiang arrival price of 3128B was 15,343 yuan, down 0.57%. The commercial inventory decreased by 10.2%, and the industrial inventory decreased by 2.3% [14]. 7. Eggs - **Futures**: The price of the 09 contract was 3,570 yuan/500KG on July 30, down 0.17%. The price of the 08 contract was 3,271 yuan/500KG, down 2.33% [16]. - **Spot**: The egg - producing area price remained at 3.20 yuan/jin. The egg - to - feed ratio increased by 6.64%, and the breeding profit increased by 20.53% [16][18]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - This week features several major macro - events including the domestic Politburo meeting, the Fed's interest - rate meeting, and the implementation of US copper tariffs. Uncertainties in the Fed's meeting and US copper tariffs exist. If the tariffs are strictly enforced, they will pressure both SHFE and LME copper prices. Copper prices are expected to be range - bound and slightly bearish due to seasonal weak demand and expected increase in imports despite tight raw material supply [1]. - Domestic black commodities have stabilized and rebounded. The market sentiment in the US and Europe is positive as they are close to reaching an agreement. Aluminum prices are likely to be range - bound and slightly bearish as low domestic aluminum ingot inventories support prices, but weak downstream demand and reduced export demand limit price rebounds [3]. - The supply of lead ingots is marginally tightening with a slight decline in primary lead production and a low - level increase in recycled lead production. With the approaching peak season for lead - acid batteries, downstream demand is expected to improve. If the scale of inspections on lead smelters expands, both single - side prices and spreads may strengthen [4]. - In the medium - to - long - term, zinc prices are expected to be bearish as domestic zinc ore supply remains abundant, zinc ingot supply is expected to increase significantly, and inventories are rising. In the short - term, the Fed's interest - rate decision is awaited, and there are still structural risks in the overseas LME zinc market [6]. - Tin supply and demand are both weak in the short term. Although the supply of tin ore is expected to increase in the third and fourth quarters, the smelting end currently faces raw material supply pressure. Domestic demand is in the off - season, while overseas demand is driven by AI computing power. Tin prices are expected to be range - bound and slightly bearish [7]. - The short - term macro - environment has cooled, stainless steel prices have declined, and speculative inventory may be released, driving the price of nickel and related products down. The price of nickel ore is expected to continue to decline [8]. - The short - term fundamental improvement of lithium carbonate depends on the passive reduction of ore supply. Although there are frequent news disturbances, it is difficult to return to previous lows. The price may rebound today due to a positive commodity market atmosphere last night. It is recommended that speculative funds wait and see [10]. - The over - capacity situation of alumina may be difficult to change. Although the short - term sentiment for going long on commodities has declined, the number of registered warehouse receipts is still low. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [13]. - Stainless steel mills are firm in their short - term price - support policies, limiting the decline of spot prices. However, considering the planned increase in stainless steel production in August and potential insufficient terminal demand, the market needs to focus on macro - news and downstream demand [15]. - The downstream of cast aluminum alloy is in the off - season, with weak supply and demand. Although there is cost support, the large difference between futures and spot prices creates upward pressure on prices [17]. Summary by Metal Copper - **Price**: LME copper closed up 0.41% at $9803/ton, and SHFE copper's main contract closed at 79090 yuan/ton [1]. - **Inventory**: LME inventory increased by 225 tons to 127625 tons, and SHFE copper warehouse receipts slightly increased to 18,000 tons [1]. - **Market**: The domestic copper spot import loss was about 400 yuan/ton, and the scrap - refined copper price difference was 960 yuan/ton [1]. Aluminum - **Price**: LME aluminum closed down 0.95% at $2606/ton, and SHFE aluminum's main contract closed at 20620 yuan/ton [3]. - **Inventory**: LME aluminum inventory increased by 0.2 million tons to 45.6 million tons, and domestic three - region aluminum ingot inventory increased by 0.55 million tons to 38.2 million tons [3]. - **Market**: The processing fee for aluminum rods continued to rise, and the market was mostly in a wait - and - see state [3]. Lead - **Price**: SHFE lead index closed down 0.07% at 16903 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S fell $3 to $2016/ton [4]. - **Inventory**: SHFE lead futures inventory was 6.09 million tons, and LME lead inventory was 26.37 million tons [4]. - **Market**: The price difference between refined and scrap lead was 25 yuan/ton, and domestic social inventory slightly decreased to 6.48 million tons [4]. Zinc - **Price**: SHFE zinc index closed up 0.06% at 22651 yuan/ton, and LME zinc 3S fell $16.5 to $2806/ton [6]. - **Inventory**: SHFE zinc futures inventory was 1.53 million tons, and domestic social inventory continued to increase to 10.37 million tons [6]. - **Market**: The TC index of imported zinc concentrates increased significantly, and the supply of zinc ingots is expected to increase [6]. Tin - **Price**: On July 29, 2025, SHFE tin's main contract closed at 266660 yuan/ton, down 0.46% [7]. - **Inventory**: SHFE futures registered warehouse receipts increased by 260 tons to 7529 tons, and LME inventory increased by 35 tons to 1855 tons [7]. - **Market**: The supply of tin ore is expected to increase in the third and fourth quarters, but the smelting end currently faces raw material pressure [7]. Nickel - **Price**: Nickel ore prices were weakly stable, and high - nickel ferro - nickel prices were stable [8]. - **Inventory**: No significant inventory data was emphasized in the text [8]. - **Market**: The short - term macro - environment has cooled, and nickel prices are expected to decline [8]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price**: On July 30, the MMLC index for lithium carbonate closed at 71,832 yuan, down 4.01%. The LC2509 contract closed at 70,840 yuan, down 3.12% [10]. - **Inventory**: No significant inventory data was emphasized in the text [10]. - **Market**: The short - term fundamental improvement depends on the reduction of ore supply, and the price may rebound today [10]. Alumina - **Price**: On July 29, 2025, the alumina index rose 1.79% to 3290 yuan/ton [13]. - **Inventory**: Futures warehouse receipts were 0.42 million tons, down 0.48 million tons from the previous day [13]. - **Market**: The over - capacity situation may be difficult to change, and short - term waiting and seeing is recommended [13]. Stainless Steel - **Price**: The stainless steel main contract closed at 12920 yuan/ton on July 30, up 0.62% [15]. - **Inventory**: Futures inventory was 103599 tons, down 6973 tons from the previous day, and social inventory decreased to 111.86 million tons [15]. - **Market**: Mills are firm in price - support policies, but attention should be paid to downstream demand [15]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Price**: The AD2511 contract slightly fell to 20020 yuan/ton [17]. - **Inventory**: Domestic three - region recycled aluminum alloy ingot inventory slightly increased to 3.09 million tons [17]. - **Market**: The off - season situation persists, with weak supply and demand [17].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda market has limited supply - demand contradictions, with high - profit incentives for high production. There is a good price upward expectation in the peak season. It is recommended to take profit on previous long positions and wait and see. The PVC market has a weak supply - demand situation, with inventory accumulation pressure. It is advisable to wait and see due to policy and information fluctuations [23]. - **Urea**: The core driver of the urea futures market is the change in demand, especially the weakening of agricultural demand. The supply - side surplus pressure and high inventory also affect the market. The new round of Indian tender provides short - term benefits, but the suspension of small - particle bulk exports suppresses market sentiment [27]. - **Polyester Industry Chain**: In July, the PX supply - demand is expected to be tight, and it is recommended to operate PX09 in the 6600 - 6900 range. The PTA supply - demand is expected to be weak, and it is recommended to operate TA in the 4600 - 4800 range. The short - term supply - demand of ethylene glycol is expected to improve, and it is recommended to sell put options EG2509 - P - 4300 at low prices. The short - fiber market has a weak supply - demand situation, and it is recommended to operate PFO9 in the 6300 - 6500 range. The bottle - chip supply - demand has an improvement expectation, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity to expand the processing fee in the 350 - 600 yuan/ton range [30]. - **Methanol**: Inland methanol prices fluctuate slightly. The port basis strengthens, and there is an expectation of inventory accumulation from July to August, with weak prices [34]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: The pure benzene supply - demand is generally good, but the rebound space is limited. The styrene supply - demand is expected to be weak, and it is recommended to operate EB09 in the 7100 - 7500 range [37]. - **Polyolefins**: The supply and demand of PP and PE contract synchronously, with inventory accumulation and weak demand. It is recommended to look for short - selling opportunities for PP and buy PE within a range [41]. - **Crude Oil**: Oil prices are in a stalemate between bulls and bears. Diesel shortages support prices, but factors such as sanctions, tariffs, and supply increases limit the upward space. The support ranges for WTI, Brent, and SC are [65, 66], [67, 68], and [504, 514] respectively [44]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs PVC and Caustic Soda - **Prices**: For PVC, the prices of various futures contracts and spot markets have small fluctuations. For caustic soda, the prices of some products are stable, and the export price and profit of some products have changed [19][20]. - **Supply**: The caustic soda industry's operating rate has increased, while the PVC total operating rate has decreased slightly. The profits of different production methods of PVC have changed [21]. - **Demand**: The operating rates of some downstream industries of caustic soda and PVC have changed, and the PVC pre - sales volume has increased slightly [22][23]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of caustic soda and PVC has changed, with some increasing and some decreasing [23]. Urea - **Prices**: The prices of urea futures contracts, spot markets, and related products have changed, and the basis and spread have also changed [27]. - **Supply**: The daily and weekly production of urea has changed slightly, and the number of maintenance losses has increased [27]. - **Demand**: The agricultural demand for urea is weak, and the industrial demand is restricted by high temperatures [27]. - **Inventory**: The factory and port inventories of urea have changed, with the factory inventory decreasing and the port inventory increasing [27]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices**: The prices of various products in the polyester industry chain, including crude oil, PX, PTA, and polyester products, have changed, and the spreads and processing fees have also changed [30]. - **Supply**: The operating rates of PX, PTA, MEG, and polyester products have changed [30]. - **Demand**: The demand for polyester products is weak, and the downstream industries' operating rates have changed [30]. Methanol - **Prices**: The prices of methanol futures contracts and spot markets have changed, and the basis and spread have also changed [34]. - **Inventory**: The enterprise, port, and social inventories of methanol have changed [34]. - **Operating Rates**: The operating rates of upstream and downstream enterprises of methanol have changed [34]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Prices**: The prices of pure benzene, styrene, and related products have changed, and the spreads and import profits have also changed [37]. - **Inventory**: The inventories of pure benzene and styrene in Jiangsu ports have changed [37]. - **Operating Rates**: The operating rates of the pure benzene and styrene industries and their downstream industries have changed [37]. Polyolefins - **Prices**: The prices of LLDPE and PP futures contracts and spot markets have changed, and the basis and spread have also changed [41]. - **Inventory**: The enterprise and social inventories of PE and PP have changed [41]. - **Operating Rates**: The operating rates of PE and PP production and downstream industries have changed [41]. Crude Oil - **Prices**: The prices of crude oil futures contracts and refined oil products have changed, and the spreads and crack spreads have also changed [44]. - **Market Factors**: Diesel shortages support oil prices, but sanctions, tariffs, and supply increases affect the market [44].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information regarding the industry investment rating is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Steel Industry - The steel industry shows a structure of high production, low inventory, weak cost support, and improved demand expectations. It is approaching the seasonal off - season, and there is a possibility of weakening manufacturing demand (exports). The price is expected to oscillate at a low level, with attention paid to whether there is support at the previous low. It is advisable to wait and see for now [1]. Iron Ore Industry - The iron ore market is expected to be mainly in a state of oscillation in the short term. Although the iron ore inventory is slightly decreasing under high pig iron production, the supply is expected to increase in the future, and the macro - expectation improvement may bring sentiment repair [3]. Coke Industry - The coke market is in a weak state. The supply side has improved production due to good orders, and the demand side shows a sign of peaking and falling. It is recommended to short the coke 2509 contract opportunistically and continue to hold the strategy of longing hot - rolled coils and shorting coke [5]. Coking Coal Industry - The coking coal market is in a weak pattern, with the supply being relatively high and the demand likely to decline. It is recommended to short the coking coal 2509 contract opportunistically and continue to hold the strategy of longing hot - rolled coils and shorting coking coal [5]. Ferrosilicon Industry - The supply - demand contradiction of ferrosilicon has been significantly alleviated, and it is expected that the price will oscillate in the short term. Attention should be paid to the marginal change in exports [6]. Ferromanganese Industry - The ferromanganese price is expected to continue to oscillate and decline. Although the supply - demand gap is narrowing under production cuts, the cost and supply pressure still exist [6]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - The prices of most steel products show minor changes. For example, the spot price of rebar in South China increased by 10 yuan/ton, while the 05 - contract price of rebar decreased by 20 yuan/ton [1]. Cost and Profit - The cost of steel billets decreased by 10 yuan/ton, and the profit of hot - rolled coils in East China decreased by 13 yuan/ton. The profit of rebar in different regions also showed varying degrees of decline [1]. Production and Inventory - The daily average pig iron production remained unchanged at 245.6 tons, and the production of five major steel products decreased by 5.8 tons. The inventory of five major steel products decreased by 3.1%, with rebar and hot - rolled coils having a better de - stocking situation [1]. Transaction and Demand - The building materials trading volume increased by 3.1%, and the apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 8.1%. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 21.7% [1]. Iron Ore Industry Iron Ore - Related Prices and Spreads - The basis of the 09 - contract for various iron ore types increased significantly. For example, the basis of the 09 - contract for PB powder increased by 57.2 yuan/ton, with a growth rate of 209.0% [3]. Supply and Demand - The global iron ore shipment volume increased by 10.5% week - on - week, and the domestic arrival volume decreased by 3.5%. The pig iron production may decline slightly, but it is still expected to remain at a high level [3]. Inventory Change - The inventory of 45 ports decreased by 0.8% week - on - week, and the inventory of 247 steel mills increased slightly by 0.0% [3]. Coke Industry Coke - Related Prices and Spreads - The price of the coke 09 - contract decreased by 1.4%, and the 09 - basis increased by 21 yuan/ton. The coking profit increased by 85.7% week - on - week [5]. Supply and Demand - The daily average production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.3%, and the pig iron production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4% [5]. Inventory Change - The total coke inventory decreased by 1.1%, with the inventory of coking plants, steel mills, and ports all showing a downward trend [5]. Coking Coal Industry Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads - The price of the coking coal 09 - contract decreased by 0.8%, and the 09 - basis decreased by 30 yuan/ton. The sample coal mine profit decreased by 4.3% week - on - week [5]. Supply and Demand - The production of raw coal and clean coal increased slightly, and the daily average production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.3% [5]. Inventory Change - The clean coal inventory of Fenwei sample mines increased by 9.2%, the inventory of coking plants decreased by 3.5%, and the port inventory increased by 2.8% [5]. Ferrosilicon Industry Ferrosilicon Spot Prices and Spreads - The price of the ferrosilicon 72%FeSi in some regions decreased slightly, and the SF - SM main - contract spread increased by 14 yuan/ton [6]. Cost and Profit - The production cost in some regions decreased slightly, and the production profit in Inner Mongolia increased by 2.5% [6]. Supply and Demand - The ferrosilicon production decreased by 9.15%, and the demand remained stable [6]. Inventory Change - The inventory of 60 sample enterprises decreased by 11.8% [6]. Ferromanganese Industry Ferromanganese Spot Prices and Spreads - The price of the ferromanganese main - contract decreased by 1.1%, and the spread between Inner Mongolia and the main - contract increased by 66 yuan/ton [6]. Cost and Profit - The production cost remained unchanged, and the production profit in Inner Mongolia remained the same [6]. Supply and Demand - The ferromanganese production decreased by 5.4%, and the demand decreased slightly by 0.2% [6]. Inventory Change - The inventory of 63 sample enterprises increased by 13.9%, and the average available days decreased by 7.0% [6].