Global Manufacturing PMI Overview - In July 2025, the global manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from June, marking the end of a two-month upward trend [1] - The PMI has remained below 50% for five consecutive months, indicating continued weakness in global manufacturing and a slight reduction in recovery momentum compared to June [1] Regional Manufacturing Performance - In Europe, the manufacturing PMI slightly increased to above 49%, indicating a slow recovery [2] - In the Americas, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 48%, remaining in the contraction zone for five months [2] - The ISM report highlighted that the U.S. manufacturing PMI was 48% in July, down 1 percentage point from June, with new orders slightly rising but still low [2] Economic Uncertainties - U.S. tariff policies and weak employment data have increased uncertainties regarding economic recovery [3] - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50% due to inflation pressures [3] - Rising input prices are leading U.S. manufacturers to adopt a cautious investment approach, with Citibank predicting further profit margin shrinkage due to new tariffs [3] Asian and African Manufacturing Insights - The Asian manufacturing PMI was 50.5% in July, slightly down from June, but still indicating expansion [4] - The Asian Development Bank forecasts a 4.7% economic growth rate for 46 developing Asian economies in 2025, despite a slight downward revision [4] - The African manufacturing PMI rose to 51.1%, indicating a sustained recovery, with South Africa and Nigeria showing expansion [5]

Group 1 - The article presents mixed views from eight institutions regarding stock index futures, with three bullish, two bearish, and three expecting volatility [1] - Bullish factors include the nationwide opening of childcare subsidy applications by August 31, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference boosting tech sector sentiment, a net liquidity injection of 49 billion from the central bank, and the extension of tariff relief between China and the U.S. [1] - Bearish factors consist of the Politburo meeting lacking new policies exceeding market expectations, a slight decrease in the average daily trading volume of A-shares to 1.8099 trillion, the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in July, a reduction of 1.9 billion shares in the CSI 300 ETF this week, and a drop in the manufacturing PMI to 49.3% in July [1]

Group 1 - The market sentiment is mixed with differing views from eight institutions, where three are bullish, two are bearish, and three expect a volatile market [1] - Bullish factors include the nationwide opening of childcare subsidy applications by August 31, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference boosting tech sector sentiment, a net liquidity injection of 49 billion from the central bank, and the extension of tariff relief between China and the US [1] - Bearish factors consist of the Politburo meeting lacking any new policies that exceed market expectations, a slight decrease in the average daily trading volume of A-shares to 1.8099 trillion, the Federal Reserve maintaining its stance for the fifth consecutive meeting, a reduction of 1.9 billion shares in the CSI 300 ETF this week, and a drop in the manufacturing PMI to 49.3% in July [1]

瑞士7月制造业PMI 48.8，预期 50，前值 49.6。 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided in the given text. 2. Core View of the Report - The downstream off - season characteristics are obvious, and the non - ferrous metals sector has corrected. The prices of various non - ferrous metals show different trends, and each metal has its own influencing factors and market conditions [1]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Non - Ferrous Metal Price Monitoring - The report monitors the closing prices of various non - ferrous metals, including the US dollar index, exchange rate CNH, and prices of industrial silicon, copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. Different metals have different daily, weekly, and annual price changes. For example, the US dollar index is 98.7, with a daily decline of 1.36%, a weekly increase of 1.04%, and an annual decline of 9.03%; industrial silicon is 8500 yuan/ton, with a daily decline of 2.97%, a weekly decline of 12.60%, and an annual decline of 22.62% [6]. 3.2 Copper (CU) - **Macro Factors**: Bearish. The overall content of the Politburo meeting is less than the market's optimistic expectations; the result of the Sino - US economic and trade talks is in line with expectations, but the US side's statement is hawkish; China's July manufacturing PMI has unexpectedly declined; the Fed's statement is hawkish, suppressing the expectation of a September interest rate cut; the US July non - farm data is lower than expected, and the ISM manufacturing PMI has unexpectedly declined; the US has imposed a 50% tariff on semi - finished copper [8]. - **Raw Material End**: Slightly bullish. The spot processing fee of copper ore has increased slightly, and the port inventory of domestic copper ore has decreased [8]. - **Smelting End**: Slightly bearish. The loss of smelters using spot copper ore has narrowed, and the profit of smelters using long - term contract copper ore has increased. China's copper smelter production in July has further increased [8]. - **Demand End**: Neutral. The downstream demand has improved slightly, but the off - season characteristics are obvious [8]. - **Inventory**: Slightly bearish. The copper inventories at home and abroad have increased simultaneously [8]. - **Investment View**: Bearish. The market is worried about the US economic recession, and the downstream demand is in the off - season, so the copper price is expected to remain weak [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: May be under pressure to decline in the short term; Arbitrage: None [8]. 3.3 Zinc (ZN) - **Macro Factors**: Bearish. The Sino - US tariff suspension will be extended for 90 days; the US June core PCE price index has increased significantly; China's July official manufacturing PMI has declined; Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on semi - finished copper; the Fed has kept interest rates unchanged, but two voting members support a rate cut [88]. - **Raw Material End**: Neutral. The domestic processing fee remains the same as last week, and the import processing fee index has been slightly increased. The smelters have a strong willingness to raise the processing fee [88]. - **Smelting End**: Bearish. The zinc ingot production in July reached a new high in the past five years, and the production in August is expected to increase [88]. - **Demand End**: Neutral. The terminal project construction is affected by natural disasters, but the galvanizing sector is affected by positive news. There is a rumor that galvanizing manufacturers around Beijing will stop production during the September military parade, which needs further attention [88]. - **Inventory**: Neutral. The social inventory has continued to increase, and it may continue to increase before the terminal demand enters the peak season [88]. - **Investment View**: Bearish. The zinc fundamentals are under strong pressure, and the zinc price is expected to fluctuate weakly in the short term [88]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Wait and see; Arbitrage: Long copper and short zinc [88]. 3.4 Nickel - Stainless Steel (NI·SS) - **Macro Factors**: Bearish. The US July non - farm data has unexpectedly declined, and the previous two months' data has been significantly revised down; the US manufacturing PMI is weaker than expected; the Sino - US trade negotiation is slightly less than expected [200][202]. - **Raw Material End**: Neutral. The premium of Indonesian domestic trade pyrometallurgical nickel ore is stable, and the benchmark price is rising. The demand for nickel ore procurement has weakened, and the domestic port inventory has increased seasonally [200][202]. - **Smelting End**: Slightly bearish. The pure nickel production remains high; some Indonesian nickel - iron plants have reduced production due to cost inversion, but the demand has also weakened; the MHP coefficient is stable, and the procurement demand for nickel sulfate may increase [200]. - **Demand End**: Neutral. The stainless steel price has corrected, the steel mill profit has been repaired, and the production reduction may be less than expected. The stainless steel social inventory has decreased slightly, and the overseas demand is still restricted. The new energy production and sales remain high, and the precursor enterprises' raw material inventory is relatively sufficient [200]. - **Inventory**: Slightly bearish. The overall inventory has increased. As of Friday, the LME nickel inventory is 20.9 tons, an increase of 2.53%; the SHFE nickel inventory is 2.57 tons, an increase of 1.17% [200]. - **Investment View**: Weakly volatile. The macro - sentiment has cooled down, and the nickel price is expected to be weakly volatile in the short term, with increased volatility. In the long term, there is still pressure of over - supply of primary nickel [200]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Maintain the idea of shorting on rallies in the short term; Arbitrage: Wait and see [200].

Core Viewpoint - The steel market in Chengdu is experiencing a structural divergence, with certain categories like thin-walled seamless pipes seeing price increases despite an overall decline in steel prices [1][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - On August 1, Chengdu's steel market reported a "more drops than rises" performance, with spiral pipes dropping by 20 yuan to 3860 yuan/ton and channel steel experiencing a maximum drop of 60 yuan [4]. - In contrast, thin-walled seamless pipes (38*3) saw a price increase of 10 yuan to 5830 yuan/ton, while stainless steel welded pipes remained stable at 5200-5300 yuan [4]. - The latest data from the Chengdu Qingbaijiang warehouse indicates that large-diameter resources now account for 35% of inventory, with a turnover period extending to 45 days [4]. Group 2: Underlying Factors of Price Decline - The market's emotional downturn is attributed to a gap between policy expectations and reality, as the anticipated "strong stimulus" did not materialize following the July Politburo meeting [5]. - The impact of climate and economic conditions is evident, with manufacturing PMI dropping to 49.3%, leading to a 30% reduction in procurement from major steel-consuming sectors like machinery and automotive [6]. - Despite weakened demand, national iron and steel production remains high at 2.4 million tons per day, complicating the supply-side adjustments [6]. Group 3: Future Market Predictions - The cost support level for Chengdu rebar is projected to rise to the 3150-3180 yuan range if coking coal supply tightens [6]. - A potential rebound in demand is expected post-August 15, with a 67% decrease in the probability of heavy rainfall, which may accelerate infrastructure projects [6]. - Policy variables, such as production limits in Hebei to ensure air quality for the "9.3 military parade," could reduce national supply by 80,000 to 120,000 tons per day, impacting the Chengdu market [6]. Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - Steel traders are advised to prioritize the liquidation of slow-moving specifications like 219*6mm and focus on the scarce resources of 38*3 thin-walled pipes, which have a premium of 5% [7]. - Construction companies should consider locking in rebar quantities in early August and be cautious of lower-priced resources from other regions that may incur higher transportation costs [7]. - The market suggests that even in a seemingly pessimistic environment, structural opportunities exist, emphasizing the importance of strategic positioning in niche segments [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of the bond market, highlighting the impact of tax policy changes on bond yields and market sentiment, particularly in response to the recent announcement of reinstating value-added tax on government bond interest income [3][5]. Group 1: Market Conditions - The bond market experienced a "roller coaster" effect due to the sudden announcement of reinstating value-added tax on government bond interest, leading to fluctuations in yields [5]. - The 10-year government bond yield initially rose by 1 basis point before dropping by 2 basis points, reflecting market reactions to the tax news [5]. - The overall sentiment in the bond market was slightly weak, with the 10-year government bond yield closing at 1.6975% after a brief rise [5]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for July was reported at 49.5, below expectations and the previous value of 50.4, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity [5]. - The stock market and commodity performance were also weak, contributing to a cautious market environment [5]. Group 3: Monetary Policy and Liquidity - The central bank conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation of 126 billion yuan, with a net withdrawal of 66.33 billion yuan due to maturing reverse repos [3]. - The funding rates showed a notable decline, with DR001 around 1.31% and DR007 at approximately 1.42%, indicating a balanced and slightly loose liquidity environment [3].

Core Insights - The U.S. manufacturing sector continued to contract in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline after a brief expansion earlier in the year [1] - The Manufacturing PMI for July was reported at 48%, a decrease of 1 percentage point from June, indicating ongoing challenges in the manufacturing recovery [1][2] - Despite the contraction in manufacturing, the overall U.S. economy has experienced growth for 63 consecutive months since the brief recession in April 2020 [1] Manufacturing Activity - The new orders index recorded at 47.1%, indicating a slight easing in the trend of order reduction, although it remains in contraction territory [2] - The production index improved to 51.4%, entering the expansion zone, suggesting some manufacturers have increased capacity [2] - The employment index fell to 43.4%, reflecting a cautious approach to hiring among businesses [2][3] Price and Supply Chain Dynamics - The prices index was at 64.8%, showing continued cost increases but a significant drop from 69.7% in the previous month, indicating some relief from inflationary pressures [2] - The supply delivery index decreased to 49.3%, suggesting improved supply chain efficiency, partly due to reduced demand [2][3] - The inventory index fell to 48.9%, indicating ongoing adjustments to align inventory levels with actual orders [2] Export and Import Trends - The new export orders index was at 46.1%, slightly down from June, while the import index was at 47.6%, indicating weak internal and external demand [2] Overall Manufacturing Health - Approximately 79% of U.S. manufacturing industries were in contraction in July, a significant increase from 46% in June, highlighting widespread industry weakness [3] - All six major manufacturing sectors, which had previously shown expansion in June, fell into contraction in July, indicating comprehensive pressure across the industry [3][4] - The overall manufacturing performance remains weak, with a broadening contraction suggesting that the sector will face challenges in the near term [4]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to experience a downturn, with factory employment reaching its lowest level in five years due to rising import material costs from tariffs [1] Manufacturing Sector Summary - The ISM manufacturing PMI index fell from 49.0 in June to 48.0 in July, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector, which constitutes 10.2% of the U.S. economy [1] - The new orders sub-index increased from 46.4 in June to 47.1 in July, but it has still contracted for six consecutive months [1] - The production index rose from 50.3 to 51.4, suggesting an increase in output, yet factories continue to lay off workers [1] - The employment index dropped from 45.0 in June to 43.4 in July, marking the lowest level since July 2020 [1] - ISM noted that the pace of layoffs is accelerating due to uncertainties in demand in the near to mid-term [1]

Core Insights - The final value of the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for the U.S. in July is reported at 49.8, which is slightly above the expected value of 49.7 and an increase from the previous value of 49.5 [1] Summary by Category - **Manufacturing Sector Performance** - The U.S. manufacturing sector shows a PMI of 49.8 for July, indicating a marginal improvement compared to the previous month [1] - The PMI value remains below the neutral mark of 50, suggesting that the manufacturing sector is still in a contraction phase despite the slight increase [1]