Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, highlighting the deterioration of trade relations between the two countries and the underlying political motivations behind this move [1][4]. Trade Relations - Trump announced that starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's high tariffs and trade barriers as reasons for the trade imbalance [1]. - The tariff on India exceeds those imposed on other countries, such as Vietnam (20%), Indonesia and the Philippines (19%), and Japan and South Korea (15%) [1]. - India had previously proposed a bilateral trade target of $500 billion by 2030, but this now seems unattainable [2]. Political Motivations - The imposition of tariffs is not solely based on trade deficits; it also reflects deeper political interests, particularly regarding agricultural and digital tax issues [4]. - The U.S. is pressuring India to open its agricultural market, which is politically sensitive for the Modi government due to declining support among farmers [4]. - The digital tax imposed by India on foreign tech companies is another sticking point, as it disproportionately affects U.S. firms [4]. Geopolitical Implications - The U.S. is using tariffs as a geopolitical tool, signaling its discontent with India's defense ties with Russia and energy purchases from the country [5]. - The additional "penalty" on India is unprecedented and indicates a shift in how the U.S. approaches trade negotiations with key partners [5]. - India's reliance on Russian military equipment and energy imports complicates its position, as the U.S. seeks to influence its defense procurement decisions [6]. Negotiation Dynamics - India's potential for compromise is limited, especially with upcoming elections and a weakened parliamentary majority for Modi's party [7]. - While India may delay negotiations, the scope for concessions is narrow, particularly regarding market access and foreign policy alignment with U.S. interests [7]. - The article suggests that even if tariffs are reduced in the future, the extent of such reductions will likely be minimal [7]. Conclusion - The current situation poses a significant challenge to Modi's political authority and highlights the need for vigilance regarding the U.S.'s use of tariffs as a geopolitical strategy [8].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - Short - term: Oil prices will fluctuate within a range; Medium - term: Bearish allocation [3] 2. Core View - Trump's threat of imposing separate tariff penalties on India's Russian oil purchases is a fabricated tariff bargaining chip. Given that the EU and Japan are still importing Russian natural gas, India is unlikely to significantly reduce its Russian crude oil purchases [2] 3. Summary by Directory Market News and Important Data - Crude oil futures prices rose: NYMEX September - delivery light crude oil futures rose 79 cents to $70.00 per barrel, a 1.14% increase; ICE September - delivery Brent crude oil futures rose 73 cents to $73.24 per barrel, a 1.01% increase; SC crude oil main contract rose 1.66% to 533 yuan per barrel [1] - UAE's Fujeirah Port: As of the week ending July 28, the total refined oil inventory decreased by 3.477 million barrels to 17.048 million barrels, with light distillates, medium distillates, and heavy residual fuel oil inventories all decreasing [1] - Trump's statements: He will give Russia 10 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine, or else impose additional tariffs on Russia; he plans to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods exported to the US starting August 1 and warns of additional penalties for India's continued purchase of Russian energy [1] - India: Indian refiners are seeking government clarification on whether their Russian oil purchases will be affected by Trump's threat [1] - Japan: As of the week ending July 26, Japan's commercial crude oil inventory increased by 482,030 kiloliters, gasoline inventory decreased by 131,669 kiloliters, kerosene inventory increased by 58,973 kiloliters, and the average refinery operating rate dropped to 82.7% [1] Investment Logic - India has become a focal point in tariff negotiations and secondary tariffs on Russian oil purchases. It imports nearly 1.5 million barrels of Russian crude oil per day. Trump's threat of tariff penalties on India's Russian oil purchases is a fabricated bargaining chip, and India is unlikely to significantly reduce its purchases [2] Strategy - Short - term: Oil prices will fluctuate within a range; Medium - term: Bearish allocation [3] Risks - Downside risks: US relaxes sanctions on Iranian oil; macro black - swan events [3] - Upside risks: US intensifies sanctions on Russian oil; Middle - East conflicts lead to large - scale supply disruptions [3]

Group 1 - The Malaysian Trade Minister announced the conclusion of tariff negotiations with the United States [1]

Oil Market - International oil prices continued to rise, with Brent crude for September increasing by 0.98% [1] - The U.S. EIA reported an unexpected increase in crude oil inventories by 7.698 million barrels, but the market remains focused on the renewed risks of sanctions on oil [1] - The geopolitical risks related to Iran and Russia are expected to support oil prices in the short term, and investors are advised to consider the hedging value of out-of-the-money call options on crude oil [1] Precious Metals - The U.S. reported a rebound in Q2 GDP at an annualized rate of 3%, exceeding expectations, while ADP employment increased by 104,000, also above expectations [2] - Following the data release, the dollar strengthened, putting pressure on precious metals, which are expected to continue adjusting in a volatile manner due to reduced risk aversion and clearer tariff negotiations [2] Copper - Copper prices fell sharply, with a near 20% drop in short-term prices, as the U.S. imposed tariffs on copper products, impacting market sentiment [3] - The COMEX copper inventory has reached 250,000 tons, and the market is closely watching the implementation of the U.S. tariff agreements [3] - Despite the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates, a stronger dollar is suppressing copper prices, with adjustments expected towards the 60-day moving average [3] Aluminum - Shanghai aluminum prices continued to fluctuate, with seasonal demand showing signs of decline and inventory levels increasing [4] - The market is experiencing a drop in aluminum alloy profits, with short-term price pressures expected despite some resilience in the medium term [5] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate prices opened high but experienced significant fluctuations, with total market inventory continuing to rise [10] - Traders are optimistic, with spot market activity increasing, and Australian mine prices reported at $845, indicating a rebound from low levels [10] Steel Market - Steel prices are experiencing a downward trend, with rebar demand showing slight recovery but overall investment in infrastructure and manufacturing slowing down [13] - Iron ore prices are fluctuating, with global shipments exceeding last year's levels, but domestic port arrivals are weak, leading to a potential slight reduction in inventory [14] Agricultural Products - U.S. soybean quality ratings are at 70%, higher than expected, indicating a potential for early harvest expectations [35] - Corn futures are fluctuating, with U.S. corn quality ratings at 73%, suggesting a stable growth trend [39] - The domestic demand for urea is weak, with production increasing but overall demand remaining low [23] Financial Markets - The A-share market showed increased volatility, with major indices experiencing mixed movements, and the market sentiment remains relatively positive [47] - The bond market is expected to enter a repair phase, with the yield curve likely to steepen due to increased fiscal measures [48]

泰国财政部预计，美国关税谈判将在24小时内得出结果。 ...

Market Overview - The A-share market is currently experiencing a consolidation around the 3600-point level, with structural opportunities remaining abundant despite some divergence in index performance [2][11] - The market showed resilience with a rebound in the afternoon session after a brief drop, indicating strong market support and a lack of panic selling [3][12] Technical Analysis - The Shanghai Composite Index remains above the 3600-point mark, with short-term moving averages in a bullish arrangement, suggesting that the upward trend is still intact [3][12] - The market is expected to face significant resistance at the previous high of 3674 points, which is a psychological and technical barrier with many trapped positions and cautious funds [12] Sector Performance - The shipbuilding sector saw significant gains due to a merger approval that eliminates competition between two listed companies, highlighting China's competitive advantages in shipbuilding [7] - Consumer stocks, particularly in tourism, food and beverage, and dairy, are gaining strength, driven by domestic consumption recovery and supportive policies [8] - Agricultural stocks, including aquaculture and dairy, are also performing well, benefiting from the emphasis on domestic circulation and food security [8] Investment Strategy - Investors are advised to control their positions and avoid chasing high-flying stocks, focusing instead on sectors that are lagging behind [4][11] - Quality growth stocks and blue-chip companies should be considered for accumulation during market pullbacks [4][12] - The market is anticipated to exhibit a "slow bull" pattern in the medium term, driven by favorable tariff negotiations and improved liquidity conditions [4][12]

智通财经APP获悉，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普表示，他与韩国达成了一项贸易协议，该协议将对韩国输 美产品征收15%的关税，并且韩国同意向美国投资3500亿美元。特朗普周三在其社交媒体平台上发文 称："我们已经同意对韩国征收15%的关税。美国不会被征收关税。" 特朗普宣布的这项投资基金与日本所承诺的5500亿美元资金类似，日本凭借这一承诺成功降低了关税。 特朗普表示，与日本的承诺一样，韩国资金在美国的投资部分也将由特朗普亲自决定。 特朗普一直强调，在达成框架性贸易协定的过程中，应加大对美国的投资，并履行相关采购承诺——尤 其是那些与美国丰富的石油和天然气资源相关的承诺。 韩国所适用的15%的关税税率是数月谈判的结果，此举帮助美国第六大贸易伙伴韩国避免了原定于8月1 日生效的25%关税，同时避免了对数十个美国贸易伙伴实施的新处罚。 对于新一届韩国政府来说，此次谈判尤为棘手，因为韩国总统李在明考虑允许美国更多地进入韩国的牛 肉和大米市场——这是一个极具政治敏感性的议题，曾在2008 年引发过大规模的抗议活动。 李在明称赞该协议消除了出口商的不确定性，并帮助韩国以平等或更优越的条件与主要经济体竞争。这 笔3500亿美元的 ...

美国白宫国家经济委员会主任哈塞特：预计谈判将在关税截止日期后继续进行。 ...

美国总统特朗普：正与其他国家进行谈判，尚未进行谈判的国家将会收到一张"关税账单"。 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The geopolitical game deadline between Russia and Ukraine has been advanced, and the macro - situation has positive expectations. The short - term market has upward support, and attention should be paid to the realization of benefits from Sino - US economic and trade talks and US sanctions against Russia [2]. - The short - term precious metals are expected to maintain a volatile trend due to the decline in safe - haven demand, and focus on US economic data and the Fed meeting [3]. - For various commodities, different trends and trading strategies are presented based on factors such as supply - demand relationships, policy impacts, and inventory changes. For example, some commodities are expected to rise, some to fall, and some to fluctuate [4][5][6]. Summary by Related Catalogs Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Overnight crude oil futures rose sharply. The geopolitical game deadline has been advanced, and the short - term market has upward support. Attention should be paid to the realization of benefits from Sino - US economic and trade talks and US sanctions against Russia [2]. - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Macro and geopolitical game news boost oil prices, but the cracking spread is expected to be under pressure. The fundamentals of high - and low - sulfur fuel oils are weak, and the cracking spread is likely to be volatile and weak [22]. - **Asphalt**: The domestic production volume in August decreased compared with July. Demand recovery was delayed, and the inventory destocking rhythm slowed down. The price follows the direction of crude oil, but the upward space is limited [23]. - **Urea**: The futures main contract is running at a low level. Domestic downstream demand is weak, exports are advancing, and short - term prices are likely to run within a range [24]. - **Methanol**: The unloading speed of foreign vessels in coastal areas is slow, and the port is unexpectedly destocked. Domestic supply is sufficient, and the market is likely to continue to fluctuate within a range [25]. - **Pure Benzene**: Night - time oil prices rose sharply, which is expected to boost the cost of pure benzene. Supply and demand decreased in the week, and the port slightly accumulated inventory. Seasonal supply - demand improvement is expected in the third quarter, and it is recommended to conduct monthly spread band operations [26]. - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: PVC showed strength at night. Supply decreased, domestic demand was weak, and foreign demand was expected to improve. Caustic soda showed a volatile trend, with long - term supply pressure and high - level pressure on prices [27]. - **PX & PTA**: Night - time prices rebounded slightly. The fundamentals of PX had limited driving force, and PTA continued to accumulate inventory. The medium - term processing margin has a repair drive, but it needs to wait for downstream demand to recover [28]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply is shifting, short - term oil prices are strong, and downstream demand is stable. The port inventory fluctuates at a low level. Attention should be paid to external variables [29]. - **Short - Fiber & Bottle - Chip**: Prices rebounded following raw materials. Short - fiber is considered for long - allocation in the medium - term, while bottle - chip has long - term over - capacity pressure [30]. Metals - **Precious Metals**: Overnight precious metals fluctuated. Safe - haven demand declined, and short - term precious metals are expected to maintain a volatile trend. Focus on US economic data and the Fed meeting [3]. - **Copper**: Overnight copper prices fluctuated and closed up. The market focuses on the implementation of US tariff agreements and Fed meetings. Short - term support is at the MA40 moving average, and short positions are held against integer levels [4]. - **Aluminum**: Overnight, Shanghai aluminum had limited fluctuations. Demand declined in the off - season, inventory increased, and it is mainly in short - term shock adjustment with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: It fluctuates with Shanghai aluminum. The scrap aluminum market has tight supply, and the price is under short - term pressure but has certain resilience in the medium - term. Consider long AD and short AL when the price difference expands [6]. - **Alumina**: The price has risen sharply, the industry profit has recovered, and the inventory is in a surplus state. Sell short when the price approaches the recent high of 3,500 yuan [7]. - **Zinc**: The black price rebounded, and the zinc price adjustment rhythm was not smooth. Supply increased and demand was weak, and the inventory continued to rise. In the medium - term, the idea of short - allocation on rebounds is maintained, and wait for clear short signals [8]. - **Lead**: The supply - demand is weak, the rebound rhythm is slow, and there is support at 16,800 yuan/ton. You can try long positions lightly and hold them against this price [9]. - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: Shanghai nickel fluctuated. The speculation of the "anti - involution" theme cooled down, and nickel may return to fundamentals. Wait patiently for short opportunities [10]. - **Tin**: Overnight tin prices fluctuated. Short - term support is at the MA40 moving average and 265,000 yuan. In the long - term, high - level supply expectations will suppress prices. Hold short positions above 270,000 yuan [11]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: It fluctuated, and the trading was active. The market rumors of mine shutdowns were refuted. The inventory increased, and the mid - stream output decreased slightly. Try long positions lightly in the short - term [12]. - **Polysilicon**: The futures rose sharply. The terminal is waiting and watching, and the supply - demand is in a tight balance. After the previous sharp rise, the market enters a wide - range shock. Choose low - long opportunities and control positions [13]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The futures rose slightly. The fundamentals are weak, but the price is at a historical low. Be cautious about short - selling unilaterally and control risks [14]. - **Iron Ore**: The overnight futures rose. Supply increased globally but decreased in domestic arrivals. The inventory pressure is not large, and the demand is weak and stable. The price is expected to be volatile [16]. - **Coke**: The price rose significantly during the day. The fourth round of price increases was proposed, and the inventory decreased slightly. The downward space is relatively limited [17]. - **Coking Coal**: The price rose significantly during the day, and the far - month contract hit the daily limit. The inventory decreased in the production end, and the downward space is relatively limited [18]. - **Silicon Manganese**: The price followed the rise. The long - term inventory accumulation expectation of manganese ore has improved, and there is an upward driving force in the short - term [19]. - **Silicon Iron**: The price followed the rise. The demand is acceptable, and the price may have an upward driving force in the short - term [20]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean & Soybean Meal**: Sino - US economic and trade negotiations are ongoing, and the US soybean growing conditions are good. The price is treated as volatile for now [34]. - **Soybean Oil & Palm Oil**: The US market shows oil - strong and meal - weak. Domestic soybean oil is strong, and the EU policy is positive for palm oil. Maintain the idea of long - allocation on dips [35]. - **Rapeseed & Rapeseed Oil**: Canadian rapeseed rose overnight. The rapeseed meal price stabilized slightly, and the rapeseed oil inventory decreased slowly. Take a short - term neutral attitude towards rapeseed products [36]. - **Domestic Soybean**: After a sharp reduction in positions and a callback, the price stabilized. Pay attention to Sino - US trade negotiations and weather conditions [37]. - **Corn**: The US corn is growing well. The domestic corn market has no major contradictions, and the Dalian corn futures may continue to be weak and volatile at the bottom [38]. - **Live Pigs**: The spot price continued to fall, and the futures are likely to have peaked. Suggest hedging on rallies [39]. - **Eggs**: The futures price fluctuated little. The spot price was stable in most areas. The 09 contract focuses on the seasonal rebound of the spot price, and long positions are more inclined to far - month contracts [40]. - **Cotton**: US cotton's excellent - good rate decreased, and Brazil's harvest progress was slow. Zheng cotton maintained a high - level shock. Temporarily wait and see [41]. - **Sugar**: US sugar is under pressure, and the uncertainty of China's sugar production in the 25/26 season has increased. The short - term sugar price is expected to be volatile [42]. - **Apple**: The futures price fluctuated. New - season early - maturing apples are on the market, and the market focuses on the new - season output estimate. Temporarily wait and see [43]. - **Timber**: The demand is good during the off - season, and the inventory pressure is small. The futures price is expected to continue to rise [44]. - **Pulp**: The price fell slightly. The domestic port inventory is relatively high, the demand is weak, and the price may return to low - level volatility. Temporarily wait and see [45]. Others - **Container Freight Index (European Line)**: The market freight rate inflection point is becoming clear, and the price is expected to decline further. The extension of tariff exemptions may boost market sentiment [21]. - **Stock Index**: A - shares rose steadily in the afternoon, and the futures index rose. The risk preference of the global market is oscillating strongly. Increase the allocation of technology - growth sectors [46]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bond futures closed down. The global trade sentiment has improved, and the bond market may have increased volatility in the short - term. The probability of a steeper yield curve increases [47].