Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index reached a new high of 3731.76 points, surpassing the previous peak of 3731.69 points from February 18, 2021, marking the highest level since August 19, 2015 [2][3] - A-shares saw a total trading volume exceeding 1.6 trillion yuan, with 4188 stocks rising [2] - The ChiNext Index increased by over 3% [2] Hong Kong Market Performance - The three major indices in Hong Kong opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up by 0.09%, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up by 0.21%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 0.4% [3] - The Hang Seng Tech Index further increased by 1.45% to 5623.32 points [3] Sector Performance - The innovative pharmaceutical sector in Hong Kong showed strong performance, with stocks like Ascentage Pharma rising over 10% and others like Sihuan Pharmaceutical and XinTai Medical increasing by over 8% [5] - The consumer electronics sector experienced a short-term rally, leading gains in communication equipment, computer hardware, software, internet, and electronic components [7] - Notable stocks included Yidong Electronics, which rose over 18%, and Nanya New Materials, which increased over 17% [8] Noteworthy Stocks and Trends - HaiNeng Technology and JingSai Technology hit their daily limit up [9] - The brokerage sector continued to rise, with Changcheng Securities recording four consecutive trading limits, and other firms like Western Securities and Dazhihui increasing by over 5% [9] - The tourism sector also saw gains, with stocks like Tibet Tourism and Caesar Travel hitting their daily limit up [9]

Report Overview - Report Date: August 18, 2025 - Report Publisher: Guotai Junan Futures - Report Type: Commodity Research Morning Report - Precious Metals and Base Metals 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment ratings for the industry were provided in the report. 2. Report Core Views - **Precious Metals**: PPI exceeding expectations dampened interest - rate cut expectations, with gold and silver showing downward trends. Gold's trend strength was - 1, and silver's was also - 1 [2][7]. - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: Lacked driving forces, with price fluctuations narrowing, and a trend strength of 0 [2][9]. - **Zinc**: Inventory accumulation became apparent, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][12]. - **Lead**: A decrease in LME inventory supported prices, and the trend strength was 0 [2][15]. - **Tin**: Traded in a range, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][18]. - **Aluminum**: Continued to converge. Alumina saw a small sideways increase, while cast aluminum alloy faced increasing pressure in the off - season. The trend strengths of aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy were all 0 [2][23]. - **Nickel**: Traded in a narrow range based on fundamentals, and investors were warned of news - related risks. Stainless steel prices oscillated due to the game between macro - expectations and reality. The trend strengths of nickel and stainless steel were both 0 [2][26]. 3. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals Gold - **Price Movement**: Domestic and international gold prices declined. For example, the closing price of Comex Gold 2510 was $3381.70, down 0.02% [5]. - **Market News**: PPI exceeding expectations dampened interest - rate cut expectations. Overseas demand for US Treasuries remained resilient, and foreign investors' holdings in June reached a new high [7]. Silver - **Price Movement**: Prices declined slightly. For instance, the closing price of Shanghai Silver 2510 was 9204, down 0.88% [5]. - **Market News**: Similar to gold, influenced by macro - factors, with a trend strength of - 1 [7]. Base Metals Copper - **Price Movement**: The closing price of the Shanghai Copper main contract was 79,060 yuan, up 0.14%. The London Copper 3M electronic disk closed at $9,760, down 0.17% [9]. - **Market News**: China's July economic data showed declines in various indicators. The US July retail sales increased by 0.5% month - on - month. Chile's copper exports to China recovered in July after a decline in June [9]. Zinc - **Price Movement**: The closing price of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 22,505 yuan, up 0.11%. The London Zinc 3M electronic disk closed at $2,796.5, down 1.62% [12]. - **Market News**: Inventory accumulation became more obvious, and the LME cash - 3M spread decreased [12]. Lead - **Price Movement**: The closing price of the Shanghai Lead main contract was 16,850 yuan, up 0.48%. The London Lead 3M electronic disk closed at $1,981, down 0.45% [15]. - **Market News**: A decrease in LME lead inventory supported prices [15]. Tin - **Price Movement**: The closing price of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 266,820 yuan, down 0.22%. The London Tin 3M electronic disk closed at $33,610, up 0.52% [19]. - **Market News**: Traded in a range, with changes in inventory and price spreads [19]. Aluminum, Alumina, and Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Price Movement**: The closing price of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract was 20,770 yuan. Alumina prices showed a small sideways increase, and the cast aluminum alloy main contract closed at 20,165 yuan [23]. - **Market News**: Aluminum continued to converge, alumina was stable with a small increase, and cast aluminum alloy faced off - season pressure [23]. Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Price Movement**: The closing price of the Shanghai Nickel main contract was 120,600 yuan, and the stainless steel main contract closed at 13,010 yuan [26]. - **Market News**: Nickel traded in a narrow range based on fundamentals, and stainless steel prices oscillated due to the game between macro - expectations and reality. There were also various industry news such as production suspensions in Indonesian nickel - iron smelting parks [26].

Market Performance - A-shares saw significant gains, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.7%, the Shenzhen Component increasing by 4.55%, and the ChiNext Index surging by 8.58%[1] - The Hong Kong market experienced a decline, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 0.98% at 25,270.07 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index falling by 0.59%[1] Economic and Policy Developments - U.S. President Trump's envoy announced that U.S. leaders agreed to provide security assurances to Ukraine, similar to NATO's collective defense clause[12] - Trump indicated that semiconductor tariffs could reach as high as 300%, with an announcement expected in the coming weeks[12] Corporate Highlights - JD Health led the Hang Seng Index with a notable performance, reflecting strong interest in the healthcare sector[1] - The semiconductor sector showed strength amid ongoing discussions about tariffs and trade policies[1] Investment and Financial Trends - The total trading volume in the Hong Kong market surged to 31.27 billion HKD, indicating heightened trading activity[1] - OpenAI plans to invest trillions in AI infrastructure, signaling a significant commitment to technology development[12] Economic Indicators - China's economic performance in July showed the worst monthly results of the year, raising expectations for further stimulus measures from the government[12] - Fixed asset investment recorded its largest decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the impact of high tariffs and domestic demand issues[12]

Group 1 - Huawei's HarmonyOS 5.0 has surpassed a critical development milestone, with over 10 million devices now using the system, supported by nearly 10 billion yuan in funding for developers [4][5] - The annual R&D investment for HarmonyOS has reached several hundred billion yuan, with over 1.3 million lines of code developed primarily by Huawei [5] - HarmonyOS is expected to align its functionality with that of iOS and Android by September 30, 2023, indicating rapid growth in its ecosystem [5] Group 2 - Lei Feng, CEO of Leifeng, publicly criticized former employee Pan Jian for alleged unethical behavior, claiming he profited from damaging the company's reputation after leaving [7][8] - The controversy highlights the competitive nature of the shaver market, with Leifeng's products reportedly underperforming against competitors like Feike [7][8] Group 3 - Kuaishou announced organizational changes, with senior vice president Gai Kun taking on additional responsibilities as head of the Keling AI technology department, emphasizing the importance of AI in the company's strategy [10][11] - Keling AI has seen significant user engagement, with over 45 million users and more than 2 billion videos generated since its launch [10] Group 4 - Xiaomi's air conditioner sales surpassed Gree's in July, achieving a market share of 16.71% compared to Gree's 15.22%, indicating a shift in market dynamics [14][15] - This competitive rivalry has been marked by public exchanges between executives from both companies, reflecting the intense competition in the home appliance sector [14][15] Group 5 - Stone Technology reported a revenue of 7.903 billion yuan for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 78.96%, maintaining its position as a market leader in the cleaning appliance sector [25] - The company achieved a global shipment of 982,000 units in the first quarter of 2025, with a market share of 19% in the online sales of floor cleaning machines [25] Group 6 - WeRide, an autonomous driving technology company, secured a multi-million dollar investment from Grab to accelerate the deployment of L4-level Robotaxis in Southeast Asia [22] - This investment is part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding WeRide's commercial autonomous vehicle fleet in the region [22] Group 7 - AMD's CEO Lisa Su highlighted the company's growing influence in the server processor market, likening it to NVIDIA's dominance in AI accelerators, with significant market share gains reported [36][37] - AMD's desktop CPU market share reached 32.2%, a notable increase from previous quarters, indicating strong competitive positioning [36][37]

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Group 1 - The stock of CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (01093) rebounded nearly 5% after a drop of almost 9% earlier, closing down nearly 4% at HKD 10.15 with a trading volume of HKD 1.824 billion [1] - Morgan Stanley's report indicated that the Hang Seng Healthcare Index fell by 3% during the trading session, while the overall Hang Seng Index remained flat, highlighting the weak performance of companies with asset authorization potential [1] - Concerns about the upcoming US pharmaceutical and semiconductor tariffs may have contributed to the market's decline, although Morgan Stanley believes the likelihood of tariffs on BD transaction payments is low [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley anticipates more BD transactions in the second half of this year and in the future, particularly for key pharmaceutical companies with strong product lines, such as CSPC Pharmaceutical Group [1] - Credit Lyonnais previously reported that CSPC has 10 already listed innovative brands and over 30 innovative products expected to launch before 2028, predicting a re-acceleration of core profit growth starting in 2026 [1] - The target price for CSPC was raised from HKD 13.8 to HKD 17.4, with a reaffirmation of a strong belief in outperforming the market [1]

Core Viewpoint - Trump announced a 100% tariff on semiconductor products, offering exemptions for companies willing to relocate production lines to the U.S. [1] Impact on China - The impact of this tariff on mainland China is expected to be limited, suggesting that the Chinese semiconductor industry may not face significant disruptions from this policy [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided on the industry investment rating [1][2][3] 2. Core View of the Report - The report suggests a temporary wait - and - see approach for tin investment, with an expected price range of 260,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton for shock adjustment [3][4] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract for Shanghai tin is 267,940 yuan/ton, up 1,000 yuan; the LME 3 - month tin price is 33,230 US dollars/ton, down 70 US dollars [3] - The closing price of the August - September contract for Shanghai tin is - 440 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan; the main contract's open interest is 24,776 lots, up 57 lots [3] - The net position of the top 20 futures is 128 lots, down 65 lots; the LME tin total inventory is 1,755 tons, down 120 tons [3] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's tin inventory is 7,671 tons, up 254 tons; the LME tin cancelled warrants are 365 tons, down 120 tons [3] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's tin warrants are 7,332 tons, down 26 tons [3] 3.2 Spot Market - The SMM 1 tin spot price is 267,200 yuan/ton, down 400 yuan; the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market 1 tin spot price is 267,190 yuan/ton, down 630 yuan [3] - The basis of the Shanghai tin main contract is - 740 yuan/ton, down 1,400 yuan; the LME tin cash - to - 3 - month spread is - 73 US dollars/ton, down 31 US dollars [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The import volume of tin ore and concentrates is 1.21 million tons, down 0.29 million tons [3] - The average price of 40% tin concentrate is 252,600 yuan/ton, down 6,500 yuan; the average price of 60% tin concentrate is 256,600 yuan/ton, down 6,500 yuan [3] - The processing fee for 40% tin concentrate is 10,500 yuan/ton, unchanged; the processing fee for 60% tin concentrate is 6,500 yuan/ton, unchanged [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of refined tin is 1.4 million tons, down 0.16 million tons; the import volume of refined tin is 3,762.32 tons, up 143.24 tons [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The price of 60A solder bars in Gejiu is 173,790 yuan/ton, unchanged [3] - The cumulative output of tin - plated sheets (strips) is 160.14 million tons, up 14.45 million tons; the export volume of tin - plated sheets is 14.07 million tons, down 3.39 million tons [3] 3.6 Industry News - Modi plans to visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the SCO Tianjin Summit [3] - Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on chip products, exempting companies like Apple and TSMC that build or promise to build factories in the US [3] - The US - Japan trade agreement has ongoing differences, and the US plans to impose an additional 15% tariff on existing tariffs [3] - Fed Governor Cook said the July employment report was "worrying" and might signal a turning point in the US economy [3] 3.7 Viewpoint Summary - The tin ore processing fee remains at a historical low. In July, the increase in production was due to factors like enterprise复产 and intermediate product clearance, but raw material shortages are still severe in Yunnan, and the waste recycling system in Jiangxi is under pressure with low operating rates [3] - After the PV industry's rush to install ended, some producers' operating rates declined; the electronics industry is in a slow season, and the US plan to impose tariffs on semiconductors adds to the pressure. Downstream enterprises are in a traditional consumption slow season with few orders [3] - The current high prices suppress downstream enterprises' inventory replenishment sentiment. The spot premium has slightly dropped to 400 yuan/ton, and domestic inventory has slightly increased [3] - Technically, with low open interest, both bulls and bears are cautious, and the price is in a range - bound adjustment [3]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government, led by President Trump, plans to impose approximately 100% tariffs on all imported semiconductors, while hinting at potential tax relief for companies that commit to building factories in the U.S. [2][4] Group 1: Tariff Details - President Trump announced that a 100% tariff will be applied to semiconductors imported into the U.S. [2] - Companies that plan to produce semiconductors domestically will not be subject to these tariffs, even if production has not yet started [4]. - The specific range of products affected by the semiconductor tariffs has not been disclosed [5]. Group 2: Industry Reactions - Major semiconductor companies are actively investing in the U.S., with TSMC announcing an additional investment of $100 billion, raising its total investment in the U.S. to $165 billion [6]. - Samsung Electronics has invested approximately $37 billion in Texas, driven by subsidies from the U.S. government [6]. - There are concerns from industry players, such as Mitsubishi Electric and Tesla, regarding the potential broad scope of the tariff investigation, which may include related products like smartphones and displays [5][6]. Group 3: Legislative Context - The semiconductor investment initiatives are influenced by the CHIPS and Science Act, which was passed during the Biden administration, despite Trump's criticism of it [6]. - It remains unclear whether the proposed tax relief for domestic production will extend to companies that announced investments during the Biden administration [6].