Core Viewpoint - The introduction of "reciprocal tariffs" by the U.S. has triggered global market turmoil, leading to declines in both U.S. and European stock markets [1][6]. Market Performance - U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1.23% at 43,588.58, the S&P 500 down 1.60% at 6,238.01, and the Nasdaq down 2.24% at 20,650.13 [2][3]. - For the week, the Dow Jones fell 2.92%, the S&P 500 dropped 2.36%, and the Nasdaq decreased by 2.17% [2]. - European markets also experienced declines, with Germany's DAX down 2.66%, France's CAC40 down 2.91%, and the UK's FTSE 100 down 0.70% [2][3]. Economic Indicators - Recent data indicates a significant slowdown in the U.S. labor market, with non-farm payrolls adding only 73,000 jobs in July, below expectations, and the unemployment rate rising to 4.2% [6][7]. - Revisions to previous months' employment data showed a drastic reduction, with May's job additions revised down from 144,000 to 19,000 and June's from 147,000 to 14,000 [6]. - The labor market's rapid deterioration raises concerns about a potential recession, as indicated by the market's heightened risk aversion [6][7]. Tariff Developments - President Trump signed an executive order to increase tariffs on Canada from 25% to 35%, effective August 1, and indicated adjustments to "reciprocal tariffs" for other countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 41% [7][8]. - This move has intensified market fears and contributed to the overall decline in stock prices [6][7]. Oil Market Impact - International oil prices fell sharply, with U.S. crude down 2.89% to $67.26 per barrel and Brent crude down 3.00% to $69.55 per barrel [9][10]. - The decline in oil prices is attributed to disappointing U.S. employment data and ongoing production increases by OPEC+, which has raised concerns about a potential oversupply in the market [10]. Precious Metals and Bonds - On August 1, international precious metals futures saw gains, with COMEX gold futures rising 2.01% to $3,416.00 per ounce and silver futures up 1.07% to $37.11 per ounce [11]. - U.S. Treasury yields fell across the board, with the 2-year yield down 25.49 basis points to 3.698% and the 10-year yield down 14.62 basis points to 4.220% [11].

Group 1: Gold Market Overview - On August 1, the closing price of Shanghai gold futures was 770.72 yuan per gram, with a daily increase of 0.10% and a trading volume of 189,185 lots [1] - The spot price of gold in Shanghai on the same day was quoted at 767.20 yuan per gram, indicating a discount of 3.52 yuan per gram compared to the futures price [1] Group 2: U.S. Tariff Policy and Market Sentiment - The U.S. is set to reinstate "reciprocal tariffs" on August 1, with ongoing negotiations with several economies, including the UK, Vietnam, and the EU [2] - Despite President Trump's statement that there will be no further delays, U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin emphasized that the negotiation window remains open even with the tariff increase [2] - Market sentiment appears to be weak regarding the tariff negotiations, with a focus on upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll and unemployment rate data to gauge the potential impact on the dollar index and gold prices [2]

Key Points of the Research Report 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The short - term fundamentals of coking coal and coke are strong, and it is expected to maintain a volatile trend after a correction [2]. - Silver is expected to be in a high - level volatile and slightly bearish situation due to the weakening of short - term interest rate cut expectations [2]. - The 09 contract of soda ash is expected to fluctuate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see or short on rebounds [4]. - Crude oil should be treated with a volatile and bullish view [5]. - Methanol's 09 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see or short on rebounds [6]. - The rebar futures price is expected to fluctuate and consolidate in the short term [7]. - Iron ore is expected to be volatile and bullish in the short term [7]. - Gold remains volatile and bearish [8]. - The bond market is affected by the stock - bond seesaw effect, and the logic of the bond market itself is unclear [8][9]. - Rapeseed meal is expected to be volatile and bearish in the short term [9]. - Palm oil is expected to be volatile and bearish in the short term [10]. - Short - term pig prices have adjusted, and short - term long positions can be considered; farmers can choose to sell for hedging according to the slaughter rhythm [12]. - It is advisable to wait and see for PTA [12]. - Rubber is relatively weak in the short term, and it is recommended to realize profits on short positions on dips [13]. - The L09 contract of LLDPE is expected to fluctuate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [14]. 3. Summary by Variety Coking Coal - The price of low - sulfur main coking coal in Linfen Anze increased by 50 yuan/ton to 1500 yuan/ton. The inventory of 523 sample mines decreased by 30.2 tons week - on - week to 248.3 tons. After the fourth round of price increases for coke was implemented, the fifth round started. The market speculation sentiment cooled, and coking coal hit the daily limit down. The short - term fundamentals are strong, and it is expected to maintain a volatile trend after a correction, with a support level of 980 yuan/ton [2]. Silver - The core PCE price index in the US in June increased by 2.8% year - on - year, higher than the expected 2.7%. The actual consumer spending increased by only 0.1% month - on - month. The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week increased by 1000 to 218,000, lower than the market expectation. The short - term interest rate cut expectations weakened, which is bearish for silver. It is expected to be in a high - level volatile and slightly bearish situation [2]. Soda Ash - The national mainstream price of heavy - quality soda ash is 1366 yuan/ton, and the price is temporarily stable. The weekly output decreased by 3.32% week - on - week to 69.98 tons, and the total inventory of manufacturers decreased by 3.69% week - on - week to 179.58 tons. The float glass start - up rate is 75%, down 0.1% week - on - week. The market is expected to fluctuate in the short term, with a resistance level of 1285 for the 09 contract. It is recommended to wait and see or short on rebounds [4]. Crude Oil - The US Treasury imposed sanctions on a large number of individuals, entities, and vessels related to a shipping network. Russia and Saudi Arabia discussed the oil market situation. The US crude oil production in May increased by 24,000 barrels per day, breaking the previous record. The market is concerned about the possible significant production increase by OPEC+ in September, and the international oil price corrected. The overall situation is volatile and bullish [5]. Methanol - The market price in Jiangsu Taicang decreased by 15 yuan/ton to 2395 yuan/ton. The port inventory increased by 8.26 tons week - on - week to 80.84 tons, and the production enterprise inventory decreased by 1.53 tons week - on - week to 32.45 tons. The 09 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short term, with a resistance level of 2425. It is recommended to wait and see or short on rebounds [6]. Rebar - As of July 31, the weekly output decreased by 0.42% to 211.06 tons, the factory inventory decreased by 2.12% to 162.15 tons, the social inventory increased by 2.99% to 384.14 tons, and the apparent demand decreased by 6.08% to 203.41 tons. Affected by bad weather, the terminal demand is low, and it is expected to fluctuate and consolidate in the short term [7]. Iron Ore - From July 21 to July 27, the global iron ore shipment volume increased by 91.8 tons week - on - week to 3200.9 tons. The shipment volume from Australia and Brazil increased by 203.9 tons week - on - week to 2755.9 tons. Affected by the policy expectations and market sentiment, the current fundamentals are neutral to strong, and it is expected to be volatile and bullish in the short term, with a support level of 750 yuan/ton [7]. Gold - The US will resume collecting "reciprocal tariffs" on August 1. The tariff negotiations are ongoing, but the market risk - aversion sentiment is weak. Gold remains volatile and bearish, and attention should be paid to the US dollar trend [8]. Long - and Medium - Term Treasury Bonds - China's official manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3, down 0.4 percentage points month - on - month. The economic sentiment declined, and counter - cyclical adjustment needs to be increased. The stock market's short - term upward momentum weakened, and the stock - bond seesaw effect is favorable for the bond market. The bond market's own logic is unclear [8]. Short - Term Treasury Bonds - On July 31, most money market interest rates rose. The increase in money market interest rates is bearish for short - term bonds. The short - term upward momentum of the stock market weakened, which may be favorable for the bond market. The stock - bond seesaw effect is the main logic of the bond market [9]. Rapeseed Meal - As of July 27, the Canadian rapeseed export volume decreased by 72.78% week - on - week to 5.51 tons. The domestic rapeseed and rapeseed meal inventories are relatively low, but the demand is weak, and the granular rapeseed meal inventory is high. It is expected to be volatile and bearish in the short term [9]. Palm Oil - In July 2025, the Malaysian palm oil export volume decreased. The domestic palm oil inventory is sufficient, the downstream demand is weak, and the price is expected to be volatile and bearish in the short term [10]. Pig - On July 31, the national average pork price decreased by 1.1% to 20.45 yuan/kg. At the end of the month, the slaughter of farmers decreased, and the price - support intention increased. The short - term price adjustment is in place, and short - term long positions can be considered. Farmers can choose to sell for hedging according to the slaughter rhythm [12]. PTA - The polyester market inventory is concentrated in 16 - 26 days. The PTA supply is expected to be loose, and the downstream polyester load may continue to decline with limited space. The PX spot tension has eased, and the PX futures price is expected to be volatile and bearish. It is advisable to wait and see for PTA [12]. Rubber - The Thai raw material prices continued to fall. The Hainan raw material output increased seasonally. The annual natural rubber supply and demand are expected to be tight, but the short - term supply may increase, and the demand is not strong. The short - term situation is relatively weak [13]. LLDPE - The mainstream price in North China decreased by 7 yuan/ton to 7363 yuan/ton. The weekly output decreased by 1.08% week - on - week to 27.25 tons, and the production enterprise inventory decreased by 17.44% week - on - week to 14.25 tons. The L09 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short term, with a resistance level of 7385. It is recommended to wait and see [14].

Group 1 - Domestic gold prices remain stable overall, with some stores showing a shift from increase to decrease. The highest price today is 998 CNY per gram, while the lowest remains at 969 CNY per gram from Shanghai China Gold, resulting in a price difference of 29 CNY per gram between the highest and lowest stores [1][4]. - Specific gold prices from various brands are as follows: Lao Miao Gold at 992 CNY per gram (down 7), Liufu Gold at 998 CNY per gram (no change), Chow Tai Fook Gold at 998 CNY per gram (no change), and Zhou Liufu Gold at 978 CNY per gram (no change) [1][3]. - Platinum prices have seen a significant drop, with Zhou Shengsheng's platinum jewelry price falling by 17 CNY per gram to 550 CNY per gram. Additionally, the gold recycling price has decreased by 4.4 CNY per gram [4]. Group 2 - International gold prices experienced fluctuations, with a notable drop of over 50 USD, closing at 3275.29 USD per ounce, a decrease of 1.54%. However, as of the latest report, the price rebounded to 3300.38 USD per ounce, reflecting an increase of 0.77% [7]. - The decline in gold prices was attributed to positive U.S. economic data, which led to a two-month high in the U.S. dollar index and a rebound in U.S. Treasury yields. Ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations have somewhat limited the extent of the price drop [7]. - The market is currently awaiting the release of U.S. GDP data, core PCE price index, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, which are expected to influence gold prices further [7].

Group 1: Gold Futures Market Performance - As of July 29, the main gold futures in Shanghai reported a price of 770.70 CNY per gram, reflecting a decline of 0.33% [1] - The opening price for the day was 772.66 CNY per gram, with a maximum of 773.30 CNY and a minimum of 767.68 CNY [1] Group 2: Macro Economic News - Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, with global tariffs expected to be around 15-20% [1] - U.S. Treasury Department forecasts a borrowing increase of 453 billion USD for Q3, raising the borrowing estimate to 1.007 trillion USD from April's prediction [3] - The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in July is 96.9%, while the likelihood of a 25 basis point cut is 3.1% [3] Group 3: Institutional Perspectives - The market's risk aversion is easing as the U.S. reaches agreements with Japan and the EU, while talks with China are ongoing [4] - Recent macro data from the U.S. shows resilience, reducing concerns about the deterioration of the U.S. economic fundamentals [4] - The uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs and policies is expected to lead to inflation rebound and economic slowdown, with precious metals likely to maintain high volatility in this uncertain environment [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the recent trade agreement between the US and EU has alleviated market risk sentiment, while US macro data shows resilience, reducing concerns about the deterioration of the US economic fundamentals [1][2] - The US and EU have reached a trade agreement that includes a 15% tariff on certain goods, $600 billion in US investments, and zero tariffs from EU countries on US products, although there is ambiguity regarding the coverage of pharmaceuticals and steel/aluminum [1] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions are under scrutiny, with a 97.4% probability of maintaining rates in July and a 62.4% chance of a 25 basis point cut by September, indicating a cautious approach to monetary policy [1][2] Group 2 - The market is expected to experience short-term pressure on precious metals due to the easing of risk sentiment and the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and policies, which may lead to inflation rebound and economic slowdown [2] - Key upcoming events to monitor include the progress of US-China tariff negotiations, the Federal Reserve's meeting, and important US economic data releases such as non-farm payrolls and PCE [2]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: Adjustment [2] - Coking coal and coke: Pull back after reaching a high [2] - Rebar and coil: Pull back after reaching a high [2] - Glass: Pull back after reaching a high [2] - Soda ash: Fluctuation [2] - Shanghai 50 Index Futures/Options: Rebound [2] - CSI 300 Index Futures/Options: Fluctuation [2] - CSI 500 Index Futures/Options: Fluctuation [3] - CSI 1000 Index Futures/Options: Fluctuation [3] - 2-year Treasury Bond Futures: Fluctuation [3] - 5-year Treasury Bond Futures: Fluctuation [3] - 10-year Treasury Bond Futures: Rebound [3] - Gold: Fluctuation [3] - Silver: High-level fluctuation [3] - Pulp: Fluctuating upward [6] - Logs: Fluctuation [6] - Soybean oil: Fluctuating downward [6] - Palm oil: Fluctuating downward [6] - Rapeseed oil: Fluctuating downward [6] - Soybean meal: Fluctuating downward [6] - Rapeseed meal: Fluctuating downward [6] - Soybean No. 2: Fluctuating downward [6] - Soybean No. 1: Fluctuating downward [6] - Live pigs: Fluctuating downward [8] - Rubber: Fluctuation [8] - PX: Wait-and-see [9] - PTA: Wait-and-see [9] - MEG: Wait-and-see [9] - PR: Wait-and-see [9] - PF: Weak consolidation [9] Core Views - The recent trading focus is on "anti-involution + stable growth", and it is necessary to be vigilant against the risk of a phased correction after the short-term sentiment is released [2][3][6][8] - The end-of-month Politburo meeting is approaching, and the macro is neutral to strong. Pay attention to the implementation of policies and the performance of off-season demand [2] - The steel industry's expectation of stable growth in the short term has improved market sentiment. Pay attention to whether there will be more policies issued at the Politburo meeting at the end of July [2] - The real estate industry is still in an adjustment cycle, and the demand for glass is difficult to rebound significantly [2] - The pricing mechanism of gold is shifting from the traditional focus on real interest rates to central bank gold purchases. The actions of central banks are crucial [3] - The Fed's interest rate policy and tariff policy may be short-term disturbing factors, and the market's risk aversion sentiment is dominated by the evolution of tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts [3] - The short-term risk aversion demand has weakened, and the Fed's expectation of a rate cut in September reaches about 60%. Pay attention to the FOMC meeting on July 25th [3] - The fundamentals of pulp show a pattern of weak supply and demand, and it is expected to fluctuate upward [6] - The supply pressure of logs is not large, and the demand is in the off-season. It is expected that the price will fluctuate mainly [6] - The inventory of the three major oils continues to rise, and it is expected to fluctuate downward [6] - The supply of soybeans is abundant, and it is expected to fluctuate downward [6] - The supply of live pigs continues to increase, and high temperatures restrict consumption. It is expected that the weekly average price will decline [8] - The natural rubber industry is in a supply-demand adjustment stage, and the inventory is expected to decline slightly [8] - The supply and demand of PX, PTA, MEG, PR, and PF are different, and it is recommended to wait and see or expect weak consolidation [9] Grouped Summaries Ferrous Metals - Iron ore: The recent trading focus is on "anti-involution + stable growth". The global iron ore shipment volume has increased, and the supply is still loose. The iron ore fundamentals are okay in the short term, but the supply-demand surplus pattern remains unchanged in the long term. Pay attention to policy implementation and off-season demand [2] - Coking coal and coke: The "anti-involution" policy is fermenting, the market sentiment is optimistic, and the third round of price increases has been fully implemented. The fundamentals are strong, but it is necessary to be vigilant against the risk of a phased correction. Pay attention to the trends of molten iron and the supply side [2] - Rebar and coil: The recent trading focus is on "anti-involution + stable growth". The demand for building materials has declined in the off-season, and the supply-demand contradiction is not prominent. The total demand is difficult to have an inverse seasonal performance, and it is expected to be high in the front and low in the back. Pay attention to policy issuance [2] - Glass: The inventory of glass factories continues to decline, and the supply remains low. The market sentiment has improved, and the production and sales have improved. However, the demand is difficult to rebound significantly in the long term. Pay attention to the improvement of actual demand [2] - Soda ash: The supply is low, and the market sentiment is good. The downstream inventory is low and there is room for replenishment, but the rigid demand has not recovered. Pay attention to the improvement of actual demand [2] Financial Products - Stock index futures/options: The previous trading day, the CSI 300 index fell by 0.53%, the Shanghai 50 index fell by 0.60%, the CSI 500 index rose by 0.10%, and the CSI 1000 index rose by 0.08%. The market's upward momentum has weakened, and it is recommended to reduce long positions [3] - Treasury bonds: The yield of the 10-year Treasury bond has declined, and the market interest rate has consolidated. The Treasury bond trend has rebounded slightly, and it is recommended to hold long positions lightly [3] - Gold and silver: The pricing mechanism of gold is changing, and the risk aversion demand is still there. The short-term risk aversion demand has weakened, and the Fed's expectation of a rate cut in September reaches about 60%. It is expected that gold will fluctuate mainly [3] Light Industry - Pulp: The spot market price is stable, the cost price has decreased, and the demand is in the off-season. The fundamentals show a pattern of weak supply and demand, and it is expected to fluctuate upward [6] - Logs: The port inventory has increased, the cost support has strengthened, the supply pressure is not large, and the demand is in the off-season. It is expected that the price will fluctuate mainly [6] Oils and Fats - Soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil: The inventory of the three major oils continues to rise, the supply is abundant, and it is expected to fluctuate downward. Pay attention to the weather in the US soybean producing areas and the production and sales of Malaysian palm oil [6] - Soybean meal, rapeseed meal, soybean No. 2, and soybean No. 1: The supply of soybeans is abundant, and it is expected to fluctuate downward. Pay attention to the weather in the US soybean producing areas, the arrival of soybeans, and Sino-US trade negotiations [6] Agricultural Products - Live pigs: The average trading weight continues to decline, the supply continues to increase, high temperatures restrict consumption, and it is expected that the weekly average price will decline [8] - Rubber: The supply in Southeast Asia is expected to be tight, the raw material prices are firm, the industry is in a supply-demand adjustment stage, and the inventory is expected to decline slightly [8] Polyester - PX, PTA, MEG, PR, and PF: The supply and demand are different, and it is recommended to wait and see or expect weak consolidation [9]

Group 1: Market Overview - Global stock market momentum paused after a record week, primarily due to disappointing earnings reports from European companies like Volkswagen and Puma, alongside rising expectations for a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve [1][5] - European markets were the main drag on global sentiment, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index down 0.6% and major indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC40 also declining [4][5] - The US market remained stable, with the S&P 500 futures showing little change, while the dollar strengthened and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury rose by one basis point to 4.41% [1][4] Group 2: Automotive Sector Performance - The automotive and parts manufacturing sector's pessimistic earnings outlook was a direct catalyst for the market decline, with Valeo's stock plummeting 12.4% after lowering its annual sales forecast [2] - Volkswagen also downgraded its earnings outlook due to tariff challenges, resulting in a 2.4% drop in its stock price, while its truck subsidiary Traton saw an 8.1% decline [2] - The overall European automotive stock index fell by 1.4%, marking it as the largest contributor to the market's downturn [2] Group 3: Consumer Brands Impact - The weak performance of individual consumer brands, particularly Puma, which saw its stock drop 18.7% after lowering its annual earnings forecast, further exacerbated market pessimism [5] - The overall sentiment in European regional stock markets turned negative, with increased risk aversion among investors [5] Group 4: Federal Reserve Expectations - Prior to the negative news from Europe, the US stock market had been performing well, with the S&P 500 index reaching 10 new highs in 19 trading days, driven by strong earnings and optimism regarding trade agreements [6] - As the Federal Reserve's policy meeting approaches, market sentiment is shifting, with analysts suggesting a greater likelihood of the Fed maintaining a hawkish tone [6][9] - Institutional trading departments, including Goldman Sachs and Citadel Securities, are advising clients to consider hedging strategies to protect against potential market pullbacks [9]

Group 1 - The main focus is on the recent fluctuations in gold futures, with the Shanghai gold futures reporting a price of 776.50 yuan per gram, reflecting a decline of 0.98% [1] - The opening price for the day was 774.88 yuan per gram, with a recorded high of 779.24 yuan and a low of 774.32 yuan [1] Group 2 - Recent macroeconomic developments include President Trump's announcement of potential tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on various countries, alongside ongoing negotiations with the EU for lower tariffs [2] - Concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve have been raised, with 36 out of 50 economists expressing worries about its autonomy [2] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary has indicated a non-urgent approach to the nomination of a new Federal Reserve Chair, with Trump stating he will not dismiss Powell [2] Group 3 - The market's risk appetite has improved due to accelerating negotiations on reciprocal tariffs, with recent employment and services PMI data showing resilience in the U.S. economy [3] - Despite short-term market volatility, the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and economic policies is expected to lead to inflationary pressures and economic slowdown, maintaining a high level of fluctuation in precious metals [3] - Key focus areas include the progress of tariff negotiations and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting at the end of the month [3]

Core Points - The market's risk aversion has decreased as the US reaches agreements with more trade partners [1][2] - The US dollar index remains weak, closing down 0.16% at 97.162 [1][2] - Spot gold, after three consecutive days of gains, has retreated, dropping 1.29% to close at $3387.23 per ounce [1][2] - Spot silver remained above the $39 mark, closing down 0.07% at $39.27 per ounce [1][2] Trade Agreements - Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan, setting a tariff rate of 15% and Japan's investment in the US at $550 billion [3] - Trump indicated a willingness to impose simple tariffs of 15% to 50% on most countries if they do not open their markets to the US [3] Federal Reserve Commentary - Trump criticized Powell, suggesting that the FOMC should take action, claiming that rate cuts could save trillions in interest [3] - The sentiment towards the Federal Reserve Chairman Powell is negative, with House Speaker Johnson expressing disappointment [3] Geopolitical Developments - Representatives from Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine have arrived in Istanbul for the third round of direct negotiations [4] - Iran reported intercepting a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, claiming that US vessels have retreated [4] Trading Strategies - For international gold, support levels are noted at $3416 or $3404, with resistance at $3440 or $3450 [5] - For spot silver, support is at $39.10 or $38.85, with resistance at $39.50 or $39.75 [5]