Market Performance - The Sci-Tech 50 Index decreased by 3.19% over the last five trading days, while the ChiNext Index increased by 0.50%. The large-cap value index fell by 0.38%, and the large-cap growth index dropped by 0.40%. The Shanghai 50 Index declined by 1.12%, whereas the small-cap index represented by the CSI 2000 rose by 1.18%. The power equipment and non-ferrous metals sectors performed well, while telecommunications and beauty care sectors lagged behind [1]. Risk Premium and Valuation Levels - As of October 29, 2025, the risk premium, calculated as the inverse of the static PE of the CSI All Share Index minus the yield of ten-year government bonds, stands at 2.84%. The two-standard deviation boundary is 4.75% [1]. - The valuation levels indicate that the CSI All Share Index's PETTM is at the 81st percentile, with the Shanghai 50 and CSI 300 at 75% and 73%, respectively. The ChiNext Index is close to the 53rd percentile, while the CSI 500 and CSI 1000 are at 63% and 61%, respectively. The ChiNext Index's valuation is relatively at the historical median level [1]. ETF Fund Flow - In the last five trading days, there was an outflow of 6.9 billion yuan from ETFs, while the margin trading balance increased by approximately 46.9 billion yuan. The average daily trading volume across both markets was 22,967 billion yuan [2]. Convolutional Neural Network Analysis - A convolutional neural network (CNN) model was utilized to analyze charted price and volume data, mapping learned features to industry themes. The latest thematic allocations include banking, energy, and dividends, specifically focusing on indices such as the CSI Bank Index, CSI Energy Index, and CSI Central Enterprises Dividend Index [2][11].

Core Viewpoint - The stock market bull run may soon enter a phase of increased volatility as the global earnings season kicks off, with many major markets having already factored in upward revisions to earnings per share into stock prices [1] Group 1: Market Performance - European sectors with high international exposure have seen significant downward revisions in earnings expectations this year, underperforming compared to sectors focused on domestic business [1] Group 2: Earnings Concerns - The core concern is that if earnings do not meet expectations, the current valuation levels may limit future upside potential [1]

Market Performance - The Sci-Tech 50 Index increased by 5.48% over the last five trading days, while the ChiNext Index rose by 2.10%. In contrast, the large-cap value index fell by 0.22%, and the large-cap growth index increased by 2.16% [1] - The performance of sectors showed that electronics and real estate were leading, while comprehensive and banking sectors lagged behind [1] Risk Premium Analysis - The risk premium, measured as the inverse of the static PE of the CSI All Share Index minus the yield of 10-year government bonds, has reached historical extremes. As of October 28, 2022, it was at 4.08%, indicating a market rebound. The latest reading on January 19, 2024, was 4.11%, marking the fifth time since 2016 it exceeded 4% [1] - As of September 12, 2025, the risk premium indicator was at 2.87%, with the two-standard deviation boundary set at 4.76% [1] Valuation Levels - As of September 12, 2025, the CSI All Share Index's TTM PE was at the 78th percentile, while the SSE 50 and CSI 300 were at 72% and 70%, respectively. The ChiNext Index was close to the 48th percentile, indicating a relative median valuation level historically [2] Long-term Market Trends - The Shenzhen 100 Index has historically experienced bear markets every three years, followed by bull markets. The current adjustment, which began in Q1 2021, has shown sufficient time and space for a potential upward cycle [2] Investment Themes - The latest investment themes identified include automotive, communication, artificial intelligence, and chemicals. Specific indices highlighted are the CSI 800 Automotive and Parts Index, CSI All Share Communication Equipment Index, CSI Artificial Intelligence Theme Index, and CSI Sub-segment Chemical Industry Theme Index [2][3] Fund Flow and Trading Activity - Over the last five trading days, ETF inflows totaled 11.6 billion yuan, while margin financing increased by approximately 59.1 billion yuan. The average daily trading volume across both markets was 22,948 billion yuan [2] Market Sentiment - The proportion of stocks above the 200-day moving average indicates market sentiment, with a focus on the long-term trend [12] Financing Balance - The financing balance reflects the overall market leverage and investor sentiment towards equity investments [15]

Market Performance - The Sci-Tech 50 Index decreased by 5.42% over the last five trading days, while the ChiNext Index increased by 2.35%. The large-cap value index fell by 1.25%, and the large-cap growth index rose by 1.68%. The SSE 50 Index dropped by 1.15%, and the small-cap index represented by the CSI 2000 fell by 2.41%. The power equipment and comprehensive sectors performed well, while the defense, military, and computer sectors lagged behind [1]. Risk Premium Analysis - The risk premium, calculated as the inverse of the static PE of the CSI All Share Index minus the yield of ten-year government bonds, indicates that the implied returns of equity and bond assets are at historically high levels. This metric reached 4.17% on April 26, 2022, and 4.08% on October 28, 2022, leading to a rapid market rebound. As of January 19, 2024, the indicator was at 4.11%, marking the fifth occurrence since 2016 of exceeding 4%. As of September 5, 2025, the indicator stands at 2.99%, with the two-standard-deviation boundary at 4.76% [1]. Valuation Levels - As of September 5, 2025, the CSI All Share Index's TTM PE is at the 76th percentile. The SSE 50 and CSI 300 are at 71% and 69%, respectively, while the ChiNext Index is close to 47%. The CSI 500 and CSI 1000 are at 59% and 55%, respectively, indicating that the ChiNext Index's valuation is relatively at the historical median level [2]. Long-term Market Trends - The technical analysis of the Deep 100 Index suggests a cyclical pattern of bear markets every three years, followed by bull markets. Historical declines have ranged from 40% to 45%. The current adjustment, which began in the first quarter of 2021, appears to have sufficient time and space for a potential upward cycle [2]. Fund Flow and Trading Activity - In the last five trading days, ETF inflows totaled 29.7 billion yuan, and the margin trading balance increased by approximately 35.8 billion yuan. The average daily trading volume across both markets was 25,676 billion yuan [2]. AI and Neural Network Analysis - A convolutional neural network (CNN) has been utilized to model price and volume data, mapping learned features to industry themes. The latest focus areas include communication and artificial intelligence, covering sub-indices such as communication equipment, AI industry, and 5G [8]. Indexes of Interest - The following indices are highlighted as of September 5, 2025: - CSI All Share Communication Equipment Index - CSI Artificial Intelligence Industry Index - CSI Communication Equipment Theme Index - ChiNext Artificial Intelligence Index - CSI 5G Communication Theme Index [3][9].

Market Performance - The Sci-Tech 50 Index increased by 7.49% and the ChiNext Index rose by 7.74% over the last five trading days, while the large-cap value index fell by 1.37% [1] - The large-cap growth index gained 5.83%, and the Shanghai 50 Index increased by 1.63%, with the small-cap index represented by the CSI 2000 rising by 0.33% [1] - Communication and non-ferrous metals sectors performed well, while textiles, apparel, and coal sectors lagged [1] Risk Premium Analysis - The static PE of the CSI All Index minus the yield of 10-year government bonds indicates a risk premium, which reached 4.17% on April 26, 2022, and 4.08% on October 28, 2022, leading to a market rebound [1] - As of January 19, 2024, the risk premium indicator was at 4.11%, marking the fifth occurrence since 2016 of exceeding 4% [1] - The indicator as of August 29, 2025, was at 2.92%, with the two-standard deviation boundary set at 4.77% [1] Valuation Levels - As of August 29, 2025, the CSI All Index's P/E TTM percentile was at 78%, while the Shanghai 50 and CSI 300 were at 72% and 70%, respectively [2] - The ChiNext Index was close to 46%, indicating a relatively low valuation level compared to historical averages [2] Technical Analysis - The Deep 100 Index has experienced bear markets every three years, with declines ranging from 40% to 45% [2] - The current adjustment cycle began in Q1 2021, suggesting a potential upward cycle from the bottom [2] Fund Flow and Trading Activity - In the last five trading days, ETF inflows totaled 28.6 billion yuan, and margin financing increased by approximately 96.6 billion yuan [3] - The average daily trading volume across both markets was 29.51 billion yuan [3] AI and Data Analysis - A convolutional neural network (CNN) was utilized to model price and volume data, mapping learned features to industry themes [9] - The latest investment themes include artificial intelligence and related sectors [2]

Group 1 - The Chinese capital market has shown signs of recovery since February 2024, with a significant upward trend starting from September 2024, as evidenced by the Shanghai Composite Index rising from below 2700 points to over 3600 points by August 2025, marking an increase of over 35% [1][4] - The current A-share market is characterized by a "slow bull" trend, with monthly lows consistently rising, indicating a potential for further growth as the market approaches previous bull market highs [5][7] - The market capitalization to GDP ratio for A-shares reached 64.1% by June 2025, indicating that there is still a considerable gap compared to historical bull market peaks, suggesting room for growth [7][9] Group 2 - A-share market cycles exhibit a clear pattern, with the current cycle being the fifth since 2001, typically lasting between 3 to 5 years, which implies that the current bull market may have a substantial duration ahead [9][10] - Valuation levels in the A-share market are highly differentiated, with most indices showing healthy valuations but some reaching historical extremes, indicating potential volatility in the future [11][12] - The leverage level in the A-share market has increased significantly, with financing balances reaching 20,462.4 billion yuan as of August 13, 2025, suggesting a high-risk environment [15][16] Group 3 - Corporate earnings have shown significant growth during previous bull markets, particularly in 2005-2007, 2009, and 2020-2021, which were marked by substantial profit increases, contrasting with other periods lacking such improvements [16][20] - The risk premium of A-shares compared to bonds remains above the median, indicating that equities still offer a favorable risk-return profile despite recent market gains [23][24] - Certain industries consistently outperform during bull markets, with sectors like defense and non-ferrous metals showing strong performance, while transportation and utilities tend to lag behind [27]

Core Viewpoint - The recent market performance shows a significant increase in the ChiNext and Sci-Tech 50 indices, while large-cap value stocks have declined, indicating a shift in investor sentiment towards growth sectors [1][2]. Market Performance - In the last five trading days, the Sci-Tech 50 index rose by 5.53%, the ChiNext index increased by 8.48%, while the large-cap value index fell by 0.76%. The large-cap growth index rose by 3.63%, and the Shanghai 50 index increased by 1.57%. Small-cap stocks represented by the CSI 2000 index rose by 3.86% [1]. - The communication and electronics sectors performed well, while the banking and steel sectors lagged behind [1]. Risk Premium Analysis - The risk premium, measured as the difference between the inverse of the static PE of the CSI All Share Index and the yield of ten-year government bonds, has reached historical extremes. As of October 28, 2022, the risk premium was at 4.08%, indicating a potential market rebound [1]. - The risk premium has exceeded 4% for the fifth time since 2016, with the latest reading on January 19, 2024, at 4.11% [1]. Valuation Levels - As of August 15, 2025, the CSI All Share Index's TTM PE is at the 72nd percentile, with the Shanghai 50 and CSI 300 at 69% and 63%, respectively. The ChiNext index is at a relatively low valuation level of approximately 33% [2]. - The long-term view of the Deep 100 index suggests a cyclical pattern of bear and bull markets every three years, with the current adjustment phase starting in Q1 2021 showing sufficient time and space for a potential upward cycle [2]. Fund Flow and Trading Activity - In the last five trading days, there was an outflow of 10.4 billion yuan from ETFs, while margin financing increased by approximately 41.8 billion yuan. The average daily trading volume across both markets was 20,767 billion yuan [3]. AI and Trend Observation - The use of convolutional neural networks (CNN) for modeling price and volume data has been explored, with the latest focus on mapping learned features to industry themes, particularly in the communication sector [8].

Market Performance - The recent 5 trading days saw the Sci-Tech 50 Index increase by 0.65%, the ChiNext Index by 0.49%, the large-cap value by 1.63%, the large-cap growth by 1.17%, the SSE 50 by 1.27%, and the small-cap represented by the CSI 2000 by 2.74% [1] - The sectors of defense, military, and non-ferrous metals performed well, while pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and computers lagged behind [1] Risk Premium Analysis - The static PE of the CSI All Index minus the yield of 10-year government bonds indicates a risk premium, which reached 4.17% on April 26, 2022, and 4.08% on October 28, 2022, showing a market rebound [1] - As of January 19, 2024, the risk premium indicator was at 4.11%, marking the fifth time since 2016 it exceeded 4% [1] - The indicator as of August 8, 2025, was at 3.39%, with the two-standard deviation boundary at 4.77% [1] Valuation Levels - As of August 8, 2025, the CSI All Index's PE TTM percentile was at 68%, with the SSE 50 and CSI 300 at 69% and 61% respectively, while the ChiNext Index was close to 25% [2] - The long-term view of the Deep 100 Index shows a technical pattern of bear markets every three years followed by bull markets, with the current adjustment starting in Q1 2021 being substantial [2] Fund Flow and Trading Activity - In the last 5 trading days, ETF inflows amounted to 18.5 billion yuan, and the margin trading increased by approximately 27.8 billion yuan, with an average daily trading volume of 1.6748 trillion yuan [3] Neural Network Trend Observation - A convolutional neural network was utilized to model price and volume data, mapping learned features to industry themes, with a focus on semiconductor materials among the latest configurations [9]

Report's Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current fundamental market of crude oil is healthy. With low inventories in Cushing, combined with hurricane expectations and Russia - related events, crude oil has upward momentum. However, the seasonal demand decline in mid - August will limit its upside, and a short - term target price of WTI at $70.4/barrel is given. It is recommended to go long at low prices and take profits, and to position for the Russian geopolitical expectations in September and the hurricane - induced supply disruption season when oil prices drop significantly [2]. - Methanol's valuation is still high, downstream demand is weak, and prices face pressure. It can be considered as a short - position variety within the sector [4]. - Urea's overall valuation is low, and the room for further decline is limited. It is advisable to pay attention to going long at low prices and wait for potential positive factors [6]. - For natural rubber, after a significant decline, the price rebounds. A neutral - to - bullish short - term trading strategy with quick entry and exit is recommended, and a long - short spread trading between RU2601 and RU2509 can be considered [10]. - PVC has a poor fundamental situation with strong supply, weak demand, and high valuation. It is recommended to wait and see [10]. - For benzene - ethylene, the BZN spread is expected to repair, and after the high - level port inventory is reduced, the price may follow the cost side to fluctuate upward [13]. - For polyethylene, the price in the short - term will be determined by the game between the cost side and the supply side. It is recommended to hold short positions [15]. - For polypropylene, the cost side will dominate the market, and the price in July is expected to fluctuate strongly following crude oil [16]. - For PX, it is recommended to pay attention to short - term long - position opportunities following crude oil at low prices [19]. - For PTA, it is recommended to pay attention to long - position opportunities following PX at low prices [20]. - For ethylene glycol, the short - term valuation has a downward pressure [21]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: WTI main crude oil futures closed down $0.45, a 0.70% decline, at $63.82; Brent main crude oil futures closed down $0.55, an 0.82% decline, at $66.41; INE main crude oil futures closed down 4.90 yuan, a 0.97% decline, at 501 yuan [1]. - **Data**: Singapore ESG weekly oil product data showed that gasoline inventories increased by 0.26 million barrels to 13.01 million barrels, a 2.02% increase; diesel inventories increased by 0.22 million barrels to 8.67 million barrels, a 2.54% increase; fuel oil inventories increased by 1.65 million barrels to 26.32 million barrels, a 6.69% increase; total refined oil inventories increased by 2.12 million barrels to 48.00 million barrels, a 4.63% increase [1]. Methanol - **Market Quotes**: On August 7, the 09 contract fell 8 yuan/ton to 2388 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 6 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 6 [4]. - **Analysis**: Domestic methanol production resumed its decline this week, but corporate profits remained high. Future supply is likely to increase marginally. Port inventories are increasing faster due to faster unloading and shutdown of port MTO units. Inland inventories are decreasing due to olefin procurement, with relatively low pressure [4]. Urea - **Market Quotes**: On August 7, the 09 contract fell 13 yuan/ton to 1737 yuan/ton, and the spot price remained unchanged, with a basis of + 42 [6]. - **Analysis**: Domestic urea production continued to decline, and corporate profits were still at a low level but are expected to bottom out and rebound. Overall supply is relatively abundant. Domestic agricultural demand is ending, and subsequent demand will mainly come from compound fertilizers and exports. Current domestic demand is weak, and inventory reduction is slow [6]. Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU rebounded and then fluctuated [8]. - **Analysis**: Bulls believe that weather and rubber forest conditions in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, may lead to rubber production cuts, and the price usually turns upward in the second half of the year. Bears think that macro - expectations are uncertain, demand is in the seasonal off - season, and the production cut may be less than expected. As of August 7, 2025, the operating rate of all - steel tires in Shandong was 60.98%, down 0.08 percentage points from last week but up 8.72 percentage points from the same period last year. The operating rate of semi - steel tires was 74.53%, down 0.10 percentage points from last week and 4.21 percentage points from the same period last year. Semi - steel tire factories have inventory pressure [9]. PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC09 contract fell 5 yuan to 5046 yuan, the spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4910 (- 10) yuan/ton, the basis was - 136 (- 5) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 126 (+ 12) yuan/ton [10]. - **Analysis**: The cost of calcium carbide increased, the overall operating rate of PVC was 76.8%, up 0.05%. The downstream operating rate was 42.1%, up 0.2%. Factory inventories were 34.5 (+ 1.2) million tons, and social inventories were 72.2 (+ 3.9) million tons. The overall situation is strong supply, weak demand, and high valuation. It is necessary to observe whether exports can reverse the domestic inventory accumulation pattern [10]. Benzene - Ethylene - **Market Quotes**: Spot and futures prices of benzene - ethylene rose, and the basis strengthened [12]. - **Analysis**: The macro - market sentiment is good, and there is still support on the cost side. The BZN spread is at a relatively low level compared to the same period, with a large upward repair space. The supply of pure benzene is still abundant, and the operating rate of benzene - ethylene continues to rise. Port inventories are decreasing significantly, and the short - term BZN spread is expected to repair [12][13]. Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of polyethylene fell [15]. - **Analysis**: The market is expecting favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance in the third quarter, and there is still cost support. The spot price remained unchanged, and the valuation has limited downward space. Trade inventories are at a high level and have a weak supporting effect on prices. In August, there is a large planned production capacity release. It is recommended to hold short positions [15]. Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of polypropylene fell [16]. - **Analysis**: The profit of Shandong refineries stopped falling and rebounded, and the operating rate is expected to gradually recover. The downstream operating rate is seasonally declining. In August, there is only a small planned production capacity release. Under the background of weak supply and demand, the cost side will dominate the market, and the price in July is expected to fluctuate strongly following crude oil [16]. PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX09 contract fell 38 yuan to 6756 yuan, and PX CFR fell 4 dollars to 840 dollars. The basis was 152 (- 1) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was 46 (- 4) yuan [18]. - **Analysis**: PX operating rates in China and Asia increased. Some PTA units had short - term maintenance, but PTA inventories are low, and the negative feedback pressure on PX is small. New PTA units are being put into production, and PX is expected to continue to reduce inventories. The current valuation is at a neutral level [18][19]. PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA09 contract fell 36 yuan to 4688 yuan, the East China spot price rose 20 yuan to 4690 yuan, the basis was - 20 (+ 1) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 38 (- 8) yuan [20]. - **Analysis**: The PTA operating rate increased. Downstream operating rates also increased slightly. Supply is expected to increase due to new unit launches, but demand from the polyester and terminal sectors is about to end the off - season. The inventory level is low, and the negative feedback pressure is small [20]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG09 contract fell 18 yuan to 4396 yuan, the East China spot price fell 5 yuan to 4486 yuan, the basis was 73 (- 7) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 34 (- 13) yuan [21]. - **Analysis**: The production of ethylene glycol decreased slightly. Downstream operating rates increased slightly. Import arrivals are expected to increase, and port inventories are expected to gradually increase. The current valuation is relatively high compared to the same period, and the fundamentals are expected to weaken [21].

Market Performance - The recent five trading days saw the Sci-Tech 50 Index decline by 1.65%, the ChiNext Index by 0.74%, the large-cap value index by 1.27%, the large-cap growth index by 2.58%, the SSE 50 by 1.48%, and the CSI 2000 representing small caps by 0.19% [1] - The pharmaceutical and communication sectors performed well, while coal and non-ferrous metals lagged [1] Risk Premium Analysis - The risk premium, defined as the inverse of the static PE of the CSI All Index (EP) minus the yield of ten-year government bonds, indicates that the implied returns of equity and bond assets are at historically high levels, reaching 4.17% on April 26, 2022, and 4.08% on October 28, 2022 [1] - As of January 19, 2024, the indicator was at 4.11%, marking the fifth occurrence since 2016 of exceeding 4% [1] - The latest figure as of August 1, 2025, is 3.48%, with the two-standard-deviation boundary set at 4.76% [1] Valuation Levels - As of August 1, 2025, the CSI All Index's TTM PE is at the 64th percentile, with the SSE 50 and CSI 300 at 66% and 58% respectively, while the ChiNext Index is close to 25% [2] - The CSI 500 and CSI 1000 are at 46% and 37% respectively, indicating that the ChiNext Index's valuation is relatively low compared to historical levels [2] Long-term Market Trends - The technical analysis of the Deep 100 Index shows a pattern of bear markets every three years, followed by bull markets, with previous declines ranging from 40% to 45% [2] - The current adjustment cycle began in the first quarter of 2021, suggesting a potential for upward movement from the bottom [2] Fund Flow and Trading Activity - In the last five trading days, ETF funds experienced an outflow of 13.1 billion yuan, while margin financing increased by approximately 42.6 billion yuan [2] - The average daily trading volume across both markets was 1.7848 trillion yuan [2] AI and Machine Learning Applications - A convolutional neural network (CNN) was utilized to model price and volume data, mapping learned features to industry themes, with a focus on semiconductor materials [2][7] ETF Indexes - Various ETF indexes related to semiconductor materials and innovation were listed, including the SSE Sci-Tech Semiconductor Materials Equipment Theme Index and the CSI Semiconductor Industry Index, all dated August 1, 2025 [8]