Core Viewpoint - Precious metals prices continue to rise significantly due to sustained investment demand and increasing risk aversion amid the looming U.S. government shutdown and challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence [1][2][4]. Group 1: Precious Metals Price Movements - As of September 29, international spot gold prices have reached a historic high above $3,800, while silver prices have also surged past $47 [1]. - Silver prices have increased approximately 5% within two trading days, breaking the $46 per ounce mark, and further rising to over $47 per ounce [2]. - Platinum has seen a nearly 10% increase over three trading days, surpassing $1,600 per ounce [3]. Group 2: Economic Factors Influencing Prices - Despite hawkish comments from several Federal Reserve officials, the probability of a rate cut in October remains around 90% due to low inflation pressures indicated by the August PCE price index [2]. - The risk of a U.S. government shutdown, exacerbated by the Senate's rejection of a temporary funding bill, is contributing to rising gold prices alongside ongoing central bank gold purchases and investment demand [3][4]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve personnel and potential market disruptions is bolstering risk aversion, leading to increased buying of precious metals as a hedge [4]. - Analysts suggest that while the bullish momentum for gold and silver is expected to continue, profit-taking may occur following the release of key global economic indicators [5][6]. - Historical data indicates that revisions to non-farm payroll figures often occur in October, which could amplify market volatility if any contrary signals arise [7].

Group 1: Investment Ratings and Core Views - **Gold**: Long - term holding. Despite PCE not supporting significant rate cuts, risks such as the US government shutdown and dovish statements from Fed officials provide support. The long - term supporting logic for gold remains unchanged with the start of the rate - cut cycle, geopolitical reshaping, and central bank gold purchases [1]. - **Silver**: Long - term holding for long - term positions, light - position for short - term positions during holidays. Silver follows gold's fluctuations and is also supported by the sentiment of other metals like copper. Global policy stimulus is evident, demand for silver is strong, and there is an obvious supply - demand gap [1]. - **Copper**: Long - term holding. The bullish factors from the Indonesian mine accident have been fully digested by the market, and the Fed's October rate - cut expectation is slightly weakened. In the long - term, copper is still favored due to its strategic importance in the China - US game and the shortage of copper concentrates [1][7]. - **Zinc**: Close short positions and prepare for empty or light positions during holidays. In the long - term, maintain the view of shorting on rebounds as supply increases and demand decreases [1][11]. - **Lead**: Price rebound is under pressure. Enterprises for primary and recycled lead are resuming production, while the expectation of the consumption peak season is still in doubt [1]. - **Tin**: Price rebound is under pressure. The resumption of tin mines in Myanmar's Wa State is slow, there are maintenance and production halts in the domestic supply side, and terminal consumption provides support [1]. - **Aluminum**: Price is under pressure. The expected decrease in overseas bauxite arrivals and the unsmooth destocking of aluminum ingots in domestic main consumption areas contribute to this [1]. - **Nickel**: Price is under pressure. The impact of overseas disturbances on the Indonesian nickel mine has weakened, domestic refined nickel supply remains high, and downstream stainless - steel inventory is piling up again [1]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Price rebound is under pressure. Supply decreases month - on - month while downstream stocking boosts the operating rate, and there is a co - existence of cost support and high inventory [1]. - **Polysilicon**: Cautiously bullish. There is uncertainty in polysilicon production in October, and the execution of industry production control and sales reduction needs attention. Strong policy expectations support the price [1]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Wide - range oscillation. Production continues to increase, but the total inventory has been decreasing for 7 consecutive weeks. Downstream pre - holiday restocking is basically over [1]. Group 2: Gold and Silver Market Review - Despite inflation meeting expectations, risk events such as the government shutdown provided support for the bulls, and gold and silver reached new highs [2]. Basic Logic - The US government is approaching a shutdown, and the political deadlock between the two parties remains unresolved. The White House has started formulating a "government shutdown plan". Although historical experience shows that the issue will eventually be resolved, the short - term impact on the market cannot be underestimated. - The uncertainty of US rate cuts has increased. The US core PCE price index in August met expectations, and real consumer spending exceeded expectations. Inflation remains sticky, consumption is still strong, Trump's tariffs are back, and internal differences are widening. - Consumer confidence has significantly decreased. The final value of the University of Michigan consumer confidence index in September dropped to a four - month low, and the inflation expectations were slightly lower than the initial and previous values. - In the long - term, gold will benefit from global monetary easing, the decline of the US dollar's credit, and geopolitical restructuring, and may continue its long - term bull market [3]. Strategy Recommendation - The market performance is strong, with short - term support at 840 for gold and around 10200 for silver. Long - term long positions can hold through holidays, and short - term long positions can hold with light positions. The long - term bullish logic for gold and silver remains unchanged [4]. Group 3: Copper Market Review - The price of Shanghai copper has pulled back from its high [6]. Industrial Logic - The supply of copper concentrates is tight. The accident at the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia has intensified the shortage concern. Although China's copper ore imports increased in August, the imports of unforged copper decreased month - on - month, and the pressure on the smelting end has increased. In September, the output of electrolytic copper decreased due to smelter maintenance. Global visible inventory is at a high level, high copper prices suppress demand, and the market trading is dull [6]. Strategy Recommendation - With the approaching of the National Day holiday and the weakening of the Fed's October rate - cut expectation, it is recommended that short - term speculative long positions take profit, prepare for empty or light positions during holidays, and long - term strategic long positions hold with option protection. Industrial selling hedging should be actively arranged. In the long - term, copper is still favored [7]. Group 4: Zinc Market Review - Shanghai zinc has oscillated weakly and broken through the key support at 21800 [10]. Industrial Logic - The supply of zinc concentrates is loose in 2025. Although the imports in August decreased month - on - month, they increased year - on - year. In September, domestic smelter maintenance increased, and zinc ingot production is expected to decrease. The inventory of SHFE zinc has increased significantly, while the LME zinc inventory continues to decline. The demand from downstream enterprises is weak, and the weekly operating rate of galvanizing enterprises has decreased [10]. Strategy Recommendation - As the macro and sector sentiment has cooled down, zinc has returned to a weak reality. It is recommended to close short positions and prepare for empty or light positions during holidays. In the long - term, maintain the view of shorting on rebounds [11]. Group 5: Aluminum Market Review - The price of aluminum has faced pressure in its rebound, and alumina has shown a weak trend at a low level [13]. Industrial Logic - For electrolytic aluminum, overseas rate cuts met expectations. Domestic production increased slightly in August, and inventory decreased. The operating rate of downstream processing enterprises increased, and enterprises were actively stocking up before the long holiday. For alumina, the rainy season in Guinea may affect September arrivals, and the supply pressure has increased with the increase in operating capacity and the opening of the import window [14]. Strategy Recommendation - It is recommended to go long on Shanghai aluminum at low prices in the short - term, paying attention to the changes in the operating rate of downstream processing enterprises. The main operating range for Shanghai aluminum is [20500, 21300] [15]. Group 6: Nickel Market Review - The price of nickel has faced pressure and weakened, and stainless steel has shown a downward trend [17]. Industrial Logic - Overseas rate cuts met expectations. The impact of the political situation in Indonesia on nickel ore supply is limited. Domestically, the supply of refined nickel is in excess, while the supply of nickel sulfate is relatively tight. The domestic pure nickel inventory has continued to accumulate slightly. For stainless steel, the consumption peak season is uncertain, inventory has increased, and the supply has also increased [18]. Strategy Recommendation - It is recommended to wait and see for nickel and stainless steel, paying attention to the improvement of downstream consumption. The main operating range for nickel is [120000, 123000] [19]. Group 7: Lithium Carbonate Market Review - The main contract LC2511 has pulled back after reaching a high and closed slightly lower at the end of the session [21]. Industrial Logic - Supply has not significantly shrunk, with weekly production remaining above 20,000 tons and the operating rate close to 50%. Demand has received positive support from relevant policies, and downstream orders are scheduled until the end of the year. Total inventory has decreased for 7 consecutive weeks, and smelter inventory is significantly lower than last year [22]. Strategy Recommendation - Pay attention to the support of the 60 - day moving average in the range of [72900, 74100] [23].

Group 1: Commodity Market Overview - Domestic commodity futures showed mixed performance from September 22 to September 26, with fuel, shipping, and precious metals leading gains, while black metals and agricultural products faced declines [1] - In the energy and chemical sector, fuel rose by 4.36% and crude oil by 0.88%, while black metals like iron ore, coking coal, and coke fell by 2.17%, 2.88%, and 2.65% respectively [1] - Precious metals saw significant increases, with gold up 3.07% and silver up 6.63%, while agricultural products like soybean meal and eggs dropped by 2.55% and 2.44% respectively [1] Group 2: Silver Market Dynamics - Silver prices surged, reaching a 14-year high of over $46 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of 59.52%, significantly outpacing gold's 43.59% rise [2][3] - Industrial demand, particularly from the solar energy sector, is a key driver for silver prices, with industrial applications accounting for 58% of total silver demand [2] - Geopolitical tensions and increased market uncertainty have heightened demand for silver as a safe-haven asset, with a current gold-silver ratio indicating silver's relative undervaluation [3] Group 3: Copper Market Insights - The copper market experienced a significant increase, with the main contract rising by 3.28% to 82,470 yuan/ton due to supply disruptions from major mines [5][6] - Global copper production has been affected by natural disasters, leading to a projected 35% decrease in output from Freeport's Grasberg mine by 2026 [5] - Despite a decline in traditional demand from the real estate sector, new energy and grid investments are showing resilience, with electric grid investment up 12.5% year-on-year [6] Group 4: Industrial Profit Trends - Industrial profits in China showed a strong recovery, with a 0.9% year-on-year increase from January to August, and a notable 20.4% rise in August alone [8][9] - The recovery is attributed to improved profit margins and a decrease in costs, with upstream industries like steel and non-ferrous metals seeing significant profit growth [8] - However, the recovery remains fragile, with notable disparities between different sectors and ownership types [9] Group 5: Policy Developments in Nonferrous Metals - A joint plan by eight government departments aims for a 5% annual growth in the nonferrous metals industry from 2025 to 2026, emphasizing its strategic importance [12][13] - The plan includes specific targets for production growth and the development of key resources like copper and lithium, alongside initiatives for recycling and digital transformation [12][13] - The policy also highlights the need for improved resource security and innovation in the industry to address current challenges [13]

Core Viewpoint - Precious metals continue to rise sharply due to sustained investment demand, heightened risk aversion from the impending U.S. government shutdown, and challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence, with gold prices surpassing $3,800 and silver breaking the $47 mark [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends - Gold and silver prices have seen significant increases, with silver rising approximately 5% over two trading days, reaching over $47 per ounce [2]. - Platinum has also experienced a surge, gaining about 10% in the last three trading days and surpassing $1,600 per ounce [3]. - The recent market dynamics indicate a strong demand for precious metals, driven by expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, which currently stands at a 90% probability for October [2]. Group 2: Economic Factors - The risk of a U.S. government shutdown is increasing as the fiscal year ends, with certain federal agencies facing funding shortages, which could further drive gold prices up [3][4]. - The uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's personnel and its independence is contributing to market risk aversion, prompting investors to seek refuge in precious metals [4]. - Analysts suggest that the traditional stock-bond portfolio is becoming less effective in the face of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, leading to increased allocations in commodities, particularly gold [4]. Group 3: Investment Sentiment - Despite the bullish momentum in precious metals, analysts caution that profit-taking may occur following the release of key global economic indicators [5][6]. - Speculative funds have reduced their net long positions in gold futures by 1% as of September 23, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment [6]. - The upcoming national holidays may lead to typical position adjustments, which could increase short-term volatility in gold and silver prices [6].

Group 1: Gold Market Performance - On September 29, the main gold futures in Shanghai reported at 861.18 CNY per gram, with an increase of 0.72% [1] - The opening price for the main gold futures was 857.70 CNY per gram, reaching a high of 865.28 CNY and a low of 855.56 CNY [1] - COMEX gold futures rose by 0.50% to 3789.8 USD per ounce [4] Group 2: Macroeconomic News - The US PCE inflation met expectations, leading to increased expectations for interest rate cuts, which in turn pushed gold prices to new highs [1] - The three major US stock indices rose across the board, while the three major European stock indices also closed higher [1] Group 3: Institutional Insights - Attention is focused on the first formal negotiations between the two US parties before the funding deadline, as well as US August existing home sales and the Eurozone September economic sentiment index [5] - The expectation of interest rate cuts and concerns over a potential US government shutdown are likely to further drive up gold prices [5] - The Shanghai gold premium has narrowed to -9.4 CNY per gram, with a suggested trading range for Shanghai gold futures between 857-868 CNY [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report The report aims to address the core issues in interest rate research by combining "longitudinal prediction" of liquidity and "horizontal pricing" of interest rates Through two technical routes - interest rate swap pricing and floating - rate bond spread analysis, it quantifies the implied interest - rate cut expectations in current market transactions, and based on the current market consensus, it assesses potential bond market expectations and investment opportunities if policy easing occurs [6][11][13] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1 From the Core Issues of Fundamentals to Interest Rate Pricing Traditional liquidity analysis has limitations such as qualitative speculation, over - focus on history, and over - emphasis on the future Effective interest rate research needs to combine "longitudinal prediction" and "horizontal pricing", and the report uses two technical routes to analyze implied interest - rate cut expectations in market transactions to provide a basis for judging future bond market trends and investment opportunities [12][13] 3.2 Interest Rate Swap Pricing 3.2.1 How to Observe Implied Interest - Rate Cut Expectations through Interest Rate Swaps? The market's expectation of policy rate cuts can be approximated as the expectation of a decline in the future funding rate center Interest rate swaps, such as 1Y FR007, can provide a fair market indicator The spread between 1Y FR007 and the current FR007 is an effective proxy variable for measuring interest - rate cut expectations Since 2024, the evolution of interest - rate cut expectations can be divided into four stages: in 2024H1, expectations were flat; in 2024H2, expectations rapidly increased; from February to March 2025, expectations were revised; from Q2 2025 to the present, expectations gradually cleared [14][15] 3.2.2 Is the Interest - Rate Cut Expectation Predicted by Interest Rate Swaps Reliable? Interest rate swaps have two advantages: they truly reflect market consensus as the prices are formed by real - money transactions, and active trading ensures pricing efficiency However, differences in investor structure and trading motivation between the interest rate swap market and the cash bond market may lead to short - term pricing deviations [19][20] 3.3 Floating - Rate Pricing The report selects floating - rate bonds linked to DR007 as research objects and uses the spread between the floating - rate bond's yield to maturity and the benchmark interest rate as the core observation indicator Since last December, the spread trend can be divided into three stages: from December last year to January this year, the spread converged rapidly; from February to March this year, the spread widened significantly; from Q2 this year to the present, the spread remained high and continued to rise, indicating a significant reversal of the market's easing expectations compared to the beginning of the year [21][25][27] 3.4 Summary Through cross - verification of the two technical routes, the current market's interest - rate cut expectations have basically cleared, and the current pricing may even imply a marginal tightening of policies If an interest - rate cut signal is released or an actual cut occurs in the fourth quarter, it may form an expectation gap with the current low market consensus, which is beneficial to the bond market However, interest rate trends are affected by multiple factors and need further analysis [28]

Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industries are provided in the reports. Core Views Copper - Short - term copper prices may rise due to mine - end disturbances, and in the medium - long term, the supply - demand contradiction provides a bottom support. The price center may gradually rise. Pay attention to whether the macro - market style switches to recovery trading and the marginal changes in the demand side. The main contract is supported at 81000 - 81500 [1]. Aluminum - The short - term alumina spot price will remain under pressure, with the main contract oscillating between 2850 - 3150 yuan/ton. The short - term aluminum price will oscillate at a high level after a decline, with the main contract in the range of 20600 - 21000 yuan/ton [4]. Aluminum Alloy - The short - term ADC12 price will maintain a high - level oscillation, with the main contract running in the range of 20200 - 20600 yuan/ton [6]. Zinc - The supply - relaxation logic has spread from the zinc - mine end to the zinc - ingot end. The zinc price will continue to be under pressure, but the impact of interest - rate cuts on the macro - trading logic needs to be noted [10]. Tin - If the supply from Myanmar recovers smoothly, the tin price is expected to weaken; if the supply recovery is poor, the tin price will continue to oscillate at a high level, in the range of 265000 - 285000 [13]. Nickel - The short - term nickel price will maintain an interval oscillation, with the main contract in the range of 120000 - 125000 [15]. Stainless Steel - The short - term stainless - steel price will oscillate and adjust, with the main contract running in the range of 12600 - 13200 [17]. Lithium Carbonate - The short - term lithium - carbonate price will oscillate and sort out, with the main - contract price center in the range of 70000 - 75000 yuan/ton [19]. Summary by Directory Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper was at 82485 yuan/ton, down 0.02% from the previous value. SMM Guangdong 1 electrolytic copper was at 82490 yuan/ton, up 0.13%. SMM wet - process copper was at 82385 yuan/ton, down 0.04% [1]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was 0 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton from the previous value [1]. Fundamental Data - In August, the electrolytic copper production was 117.15 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month; the import volume was 26.43 million tons, down 10.99% [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum was at 20770 yuan/ton, up 0.44%. The average price of alumina in Shandong was 2905 yuan/ton, down 0.17% [4]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was 10 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton from the previous value [4]. Fundamental Data - In August, the alumina production was 773.82 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month; the electrolytic aluminum production was 373.26 million tons, up 0.30% [4]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 was at 20900 yuan/ton, up 0.24%. The refined - scrap price difference of Foshan crushed primary aluminum was 1460 yuan/ton, down 4.58% [6]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2511 - 2512 was - 55 yuan/ton, down 35 yuan/ton from the previous value [6]. Fundamental Data - In August, the production of recycled aluminum - alloy ingots was 61.50 million tons, down 1.60% month - on - month; the production of primary aluminum - alloy ingots was 27.10 million tons, up 1.88% [6]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot was at 21950 yuan/ton, up 0.37%. The import profit and loss was - 3556 yuan/ton, up 7.35 yuan/ton from the previous value [10]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was - 30 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan/ton from the previous value [10]. Fundamental Data - In August, the refined zinc production was 62.62 million tons, up 3.88% month - on - month; the import volume was 2.57 million tons, up 43.30% [10]. Tin Spot Price and Basis - SMM 1 tin was at 273700 yuan/ton, up 0.85%. The LME 0 - 3 premium was - 105 dollars/ton, down 7.14% [13]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was - 470 yuan/ton, down 20.51% from the previous value [13]. Fundamental Data - In July, the tin - ore import was 10278 tons, down 13.71% from the previous value; the SMM refined - tin production was 15940 tons, up 15.42% [13]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel was at 122450 yuan/ton, down 1.29%. The 8 - 12% high - nickel pig - iron price was 855 yuan/ton, unchanged [15]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2511 - 2512 was - 220 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous value [15]. Supply - Demand and Inventory - The domestic refined - nickel production was 32200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month; the import volume was 17536 tons, down 8.46% [15]. Stainless Steel Price and Basis - The 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) was at 13100 yuan/ton, down 0.38%. The Philippine laterite nickel ore 1.5% (CIF) average price was 51 dollars/wet ton, unchanged [17]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2511 - 2512 was - 40 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous value [17]. Fundamental Data - The production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China was 171.33 million tons, down 3.83% month - on - month; the import volume was 11.72 million tons, up 60.48% [17]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Spread - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price was 73600 yuan/ton, down 0.20%. The lithium - spodumene concentrate CIF average price was 857 dollars/ton, up 0.12% [19]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was - 200 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton from the previous value [19]. Fundamental Data - In August, the lithium - carbonate production was 85240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month; the demand was 104023 tons, up 8.25% [19].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core View of the Report - Last week, the expectation of interest rate cuts was high, the PCE met expectations, copper prices rose significantly, and the prices of gold and silver continued to expand their gains. The upward trend of gold and silver prices remains unchanged, but they may experience significant fluctuations. Given the approaching National Day and Mid - Autumn Festival holidays, the approaching deadline for the US government shutdown, and the concentration of important US data such as non - farm payrolls, coupled with high market attention, investors should operate with caution and hold light positions during the holidays [13]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Last Week's Review - **Price Changes**: The prices of various gold and silver products, including Shanghai Gold 2512, Shanghai Silver 2512, etc., showed varying degrees of increase. For example, Shanghai Gold 2512 rose 3.17%, and Shanghai Silver 2512 rose 6.98%. The US dollar index rose 0.55%, and the US dollar against the offshore RMB depreciated 0.3% [4][13]. - **Macroeconomic Data**: The US second - quarter GDP growth rate was revised up to 3.8%, a two - year high, with a PCE price index of 2.6%. The US August core PCE price index rose 0.2% month - on - month, in line with expectations, and consumer spending increased for three consecutive months [13][14]. - **Policy and Political Events**: The White House warned of potential permanent layoffs during a government shutdown, escalating the budget deadlock. All living former Fed chairmen and many former US Treasury secretaries, White House economic advisers, and economists urged the US Supreme Court not to allow Trump to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. The US finalized a tariff agreement with the EU, imposing a 15% tariff on EU cars and parts from August 1, and exempting some EU products from tariffs from September 1 [13][14][15]. - **Other Economic Data**: The US August new home sales annualized total was 800,000, far exceeding expectations, with a month - on - month increase of 20.5%. The US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 52, and the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9, both lower than expected. The eurozone September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, while the service PMI preliminary value rose to 51.4 [15][16]. 3.2 Weekly Review - **Market Trends**: The expectation of interest rate cuts increased again last week, and gold and silver prices rose. With the approaching of the National Day and Mid - Autumn Festival holidays, the US government shutdown deadline, and the concentration of important US data, the upward trend of gold and silver prices remains, but there may be significant fluctuations. Silver prices rose sharply on Friday night, but there was a reduction in positions on that day, so investors should operate with caution and hold light positions during the holidays [13]. - **Position Analysis**: The net position of Shanghai Gold decreased slightly, with both long and short positions decreasing. The net position of Shanghai Silver decreased significantly, with both long and short positions increasing. As of September 23, the CFTC net long position in gold increased slightly, with both long and short positions increasing; the CFTC net long position in silver continued to increase, with both long and short positions decreasing [13]. 3.3 Fundamental Data - **Macroeconomic Data**: The US second - quarter GDP growth rate was revised up to 3.8%, a two - year high, with a PCE price index of 2.6%. The US August core PCE price index rose 0.2% month - on - month, in line with expectations, and consumer spending increased for three consecutive months [13][14]. - **Industry - related Data**: The US August new home sales annualized total was 800,000, far exceeding expectations, with a month - on - month increase of 20.5%. The US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 52, and the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9, both lower than expected. The eurozone September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, while the service PMI preliminary value rose to 51.4 [15][16]. 3.4 Position Data - **Shanghai Gold and Silver Positions**: The net position of Shanghai Gold decreased slightly, with both long and short positions decreasing. The net position of Shanghai Silver decreased significantly, with both long and short positions increasing. There were obvious single - day increases in positions for both Shanghai Gold and Shanghai Silver during the week, but there was a reduction in positions on Friday night despite the sharp rise in prices [13]. - **CFTC Positions**: As of September 23, the CFTC net long position in gold increased slightly, with both long and short positions increasing; the CFTC net long position in silver continued to increase, with both long and short positions decreasing [13][31]. - **ETF Positions**: The SPDR gold ETF position increased significantly in an oscillatory manner, while the silver ETF position decreased slightly in an oscillatory manner [34][36]. - **Inventory Data**: The Shanghai Gold inventory continued to increase significantly, the COMEX gold inventory continued to increase, the Shanghai Silver inventory increased significantly, and the COMEX silver inventory increased slightly [38][39][41]. 3.5 Summary - The upward trend of gold and silver prices remains unchanged, but they may experience significant fluctuations during the National Day and Mid - Autumn Festival holidays due to the approaching US government shutdown deadline and the concentration of important US data. Given the reduction in positions on Friday night despite the sharp rise in silver prices, investors should operate with caution and hold light positions during the holidays [13].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Macro - finance**: Long - term bullish on stock indices, recommended to buy on dips; neutral on treasury bonds, recommended to hold a wait - and - see stance [1][5] - **Black building materials**: Neutral on coking coal and rebar, recommended for range trading; bullish on glass, recommended to buy on dips [1][7][8] - **Non - ferrous metals**: Neutral on copper, recommended to trade cautiously before the holiday; bullish on aluminum, recommended to buy on dips; neutral on nickel, recommended to wait and see or short on rallies; neutral on tin, recommended for range trading; neutral on gold and silver, recommended for range trading [1][10][11][18][19] - **Energy and chemicals**: Neutral on PVC, caustic soda, styrene, rubber, urea, methanol, and polyolefin, recommended for range trading; recommended for shorting 01 contract and longing 05 contract in soda ash [1][20][21][23][25][26][27][29][31][32] - **Cotton textile industry chain**: Neutral on cotton and cotton yarn, recommended for range trading; neutral on PTA, recommended for narrow - range trading; bullish on apples, recommended for range - bound and upward trading; bearish on jujubes, recommended for range - bound and downward trading [1][33][34][35] - **Agriculture and livestock**: Bearish on pigs and eggs, recommended to short on rallies; neutral on corn, recommended for range trading; neutral on soybean meal, recommended for weak - range trading; bullish on oils, recommended for bottom - building and slight rebound trading [1][37][39][40][42][43] Core Views - Affected by the weakening of the external market and the pre - holiday effect, the A - share market is cautious, with significant structural differentiation. Stock indices are expected to oscillate in the short term and are bullish in the long term. Treasury bonds are recommended to be observed due to potential long - term downward pressure [5] - The black building materials market is mixed. The coal market is active, while rebar is affected by weak industry and strong macro factors. Glass is expected to be supported by demand in October and is recommended to be bought on dips [7][8] - Non - ferrous metals are affected by various factors such as supply disruptions and macro policies. Copper is expected to be high - range volatile, aluminum is recommended to be bought on dips, nickel is recommended to be shorted on rallies, and tin, gold, and silver are recommended for range trading [10][11][17][18][19] - In the energy and chemical sector, most products are expected to oscillate due to factors such as supply - demand imbalance, cost fluctuations, and policy uncertainties. Soda ash is recommended for a specific arbitrage strategy [20][21][23][25][26][27][29][31][32] - The cotton textile industry chain shows different trends. Cotton and cotton yarn are affected by supply - demand changes, PTA is affected by cost and supply - demand games, apples are expected to be strong, and jujubes are expected to be weak [33][34][35] - In the agriculture and livestock sector, pigs and eggs are under pressure due to supply - demand imbalances. Corn is expected to oscillate, soybean meal is expected to be weak, and oils are expected to rebound slightly [37][39][40][42][43] Summaries by Categories Macro Finance - **Stock Indices**: In the short term, the A - share market is affected by external and pre - holiday factors, with active large - tech sectors and weak small - cap stocks. In the long term, it is bullish, and buying on dips is recommended [5] - **Treasury Bonds**: Although the bond market rebounded on Friday, the long - term downward pressure remains. It is recommended to observe and pay attention to the end - of - month data [5] Black Building Materials - **Coking Coal**: The coal market is active due to factors such as production reduction and price increases. It is recommended for range trading [7] - **Rebar**: The futures price dropped last Friday. It is currently undervalued, but the demand is weak. It is recommended to observe or conduct short - term trading before the holiday [7] - **Glass**: The spot price increased, and the inventory decreased. It is expected to be supported by demand in October. Buying on dips is recommended [8] Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Affected by the mine accident in Grasberg, the copper price is expected to be high - range volatile. It is recommended to trade cautiously before the holiday [10][11] - **Aluminum**: The alumina price is under pressure, while the electrolytic aluminum demand is in the peak season. Buying on dips is recommended [12][13] - **Nickel**: The nickel supply is in an oversupply situation in the long term. Shorting on rallies is recommended [17] - **Tin**: The tin supply is tight, and the downstream consumption is recovering. Range trading is recommended [18] - **Gold and Silver**: Affected by the US economic data and Fed policy expectations, range trading is recommended [18][19] Energy and Chemicals - **PVC**: The supply is high, and the demand is weak. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and the 01 contract is recommended to focus on the 4850 - 5050 range [20][21][22] - **Caustic Soda**: The supply and demand are in a balanced state. It is expected to oscillate, and the 01 contract is recommended to focus on the 2450 - 2650 range [22][23] - **Styrene**: The supply is sufficient, and the demand is limited. It is expected to be weak - range volatile, and the 6700 - 7100 range is recommended [25] - **Rubber**: The downstream tire factory's pre - holiday replenishment is completed. It is expected to oscillate weakly, and the 15500 level is recommended as the support [25] - **Urea**: The supply increases, and the demand is scattered. It is recommended to focus on the 01 contract's 1600 - 1630 support [26][27] - **Methanol**: The supply recovers, and the demand increases. It is expected to be strong - range volatile, and the 2330 - 2450 range is recommended [27] - **Polyolefin**: The demand recovers, and the supply increases slightly. It is expected to oscillate in the range, and the LL and PP contracts are recommended to focus on the 7200 - 7500 and 6900 - 7200 ranges respectively [28][29] - **Soda Ash**: It is recommended to short the 01 contract and long the 05 contract due to the expected supply increase [31][32] Cotton Textile Industry Chain - **Cotton and Cotton Yarn**: The global supply and demand are adjusted, and the future price may face pressure. Range trading is recommended [33] - **PTA**: Affected by oil prices and supply - demand, it is expected to be narrow - range volatile [33][34] - **Apples**: The price of early - maturing apples is firm, and it is expected to be strong - range volatile [34] - **Jujubes**: The market is light, and it is expected to rebound in a range [35] Agriculture and Livestock - **Pigs**: The supply is large, and the price is under pressure. Shorting on rallies is recommended, and attention should be paid to the 05 - 03 arbitrage [37][38] - **Eggs**: The short - term price is under pressure, and shorting on rallies is recommended. The 12 and 01 contracts are recommended to be observed [39] - **Corn**: The new crop supply eases the tight supply situation. A short - selling strategy is recommended, and attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 reverse arbitrage [40][41] - **Soybean Meal**: The supply is sufficient, and the price is expected to be weak - range volatile. Holding long positions on dips is recommended [42] - **Oils**: The palm oil and soybean oil fundamentals have some support, and the rapeseed oil supply has a gap. It is expected to rebound slightly, and attention should be paid to the arbitrage opportunities [43][44][45][46][47][48]

Market Overview - The A-share market is experiencing short-term fluctuations as the National Day holiday approaches, with a cautious sentiment among investors leading to profit-taking and adjustments in positions [1][2][16] - The technology sector has shown signs of a temporary pullback, while financial and consumer sectors demonstrate resilience, indicating a short-term style switch in the market [1][2][16] Short-term Strategy - For short-term investors, it is advisable to take profits on stocks that have seen significant gains recently to mitigate holding risks [2][16] - Long-term investors should remain patient with quality companies that have solid fundamentals and clear industry prospects, particularly in the technology sector [2][16] Sector Analysis Technology Sector - The technology sector, particularly AI, semiconductors, and robotics, is highlighted as a long-term investment opportunity, especially during the current market correction [2][16] - The semiconductor industry is expected to continue its upward trajectory, supported by national policies and increasing global demand for AI and high-performance computing [10] New Energy Sector - The new energy sector remains a focus for investors, with leading companies expected to benefit from both valuation recovery and performance growth [3][9][17] - The demand for lithium batteries, photovoltaics, and wind energy is projected to persist as global efforts to achieve carbon neutrality continue [9][17] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector is showing signs of recovery, with new policies in major cities aimed at boosting market demand and improving the financial health of real estate companies [11] - Investors are encouraged to look for opportunities in quality companies with strong land reserves and stable growth prospects [11] Precious Metals - The precious metals sector has seen price increases driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions, making gold an attractive investment [12][13] Gaming Sector - The gaming sector has experienced volatility, with recent advancements in AI technology providing growth opportunities in content production and interactive entertainment [14] Banking Sector - The banking sector is stabilizing, with high dividend yield stocks continuing to attract investor interest, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment [15]