Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - On Thursday, the freight index (Europe line) futures prices fluctuated slightly. The main contract EC2510 closed down 0.18%, and the far - month contracts rose between 1 - 2%. The spot indicators continued to decline, and the market sentiment turned cold. Due to the "price war" among leading shipping companies, the advance release of cargo volume in the second quarter, and various tariff measures, the supply - demand mismatch remained unchanged, leading to a downward trend in futures prices. Although the US consumer side showed resilience, inflation risks still existed, and China's counter - measures against the EU further intensified trade tensions. The demand expectation for the freight index (Europe line) was weak, and the futures prices had large fluctuations. However, the rapid recovery of spot - end price indicators might drive the futures prices to rise in the short term. Investors were advised to be cautious and track relevant data [1] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Data - EC main contract closing price: 1359.500, down 2.4; EC second - main contract closing price: 1723.3, up 27.6 - EC2510 - EC2512 spread: - 363.80, up 3.20; EC2510 - EC2602 spread: - 161.90, down 7.00 - EC contract basis: 875.98, down 88.78 - EC main contract open interest: 56698, down 4042 [1] 3.2 Spot Market Data - SCFIS (Europe line) (weekly): 2235.48, down 62.38; SCFIS (US West line) (weekly): 1082.14, down 47.98 - SCFI (composite index) (weekly): 1489.68, down 61.06; container ship capacity (10,000 TEUs): 1227.97, unchanged - CCFI (composite index) (weekly): 1200.73, down 31.56; CCFI (Europe line) (weekly): 1799.05, up 9.55 - Baltic Dry Index (daily): 2025.00, down 8.00; Panamax Freight Index (daily): 1594.00, up 1.00 - Average charter price (Panamax ship): 13658.00, up 230.00; Average charter price (Capesize ship): 25955.00, down 531.00 [1] 3.3 Industry News - Four departments including the central bank detailed two discount interest policies, which were an innovative exploration of fiscal - financial cooperation to boost consumption. After the policy expired, an effect evaluation would be carried out, and the policy period might be extended or the support scope might be expanded - Trump might propose to jointly develop rare earth resources in Alaska with Putin during the Russia - US summit and lift the export ban on Russian aircraft parts. The US might increase sanctions or impose secondary tariffs on Russia if the meeting went poorly - US Treasury Secretary Besent called for an immediate new round of interest rate cuts by the Fed, believing that the Fed might start earlier and there was a high possibility of a 50 - basis - point cut in September. There were 10 or 11 candidates for the Fed chairman [1] 3.4 Key Data to Watch - China's July year - on - year growth rate of total retail sales of consumer goods at 10:00 on August 15 - China's July year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value of large - scale industries at 10:00 on August 15 - China's year - to - date year - on - year growth rate of urban fixed - asset investment in July at 10:00 on August 15 - US July month - on - month growth rate of retail sales at 20:30 on August 15 - US July month - on - month growth rate of industrial production at 21:15 on August 15 - US preliminary August one - year inflation rate expectation at 22:00 on August 15 [1]

Group 1 - The yield on short-term U.S. Treasury bonds is nearing its lowest point in over three months, indicating traders' expectations for the Federal Reserve to initiate interest rate cuts next month [1] - The two-year Treasury yield is hovering around 3.67%, down nearly 30 basis points since late July, primarily following the release of disappointing non-farm payroll data [1] - The core support for the market's strength is based on investor expectations that Federal Reserve officials will implement the first interest rate cut of the year during the September meeting, influenced by ongoing pressure from President Trump [1] Group 2 - The ten-year Treasury yield has also declined to around 4.22%, down 15 basis points since late July, showing a mild downward trend [3] - Market sentiment has significantly reversed compared to two weeks ago, when the probability of a rate cut in September was below 50%, a shift triggered by the release of weak employment reports [3] - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenet has joined the call for rate cuts, suggesting a 50 basis point cut in December may be appropriate, and stated that rates "should be lowered by 150 to 175 basis points" [3]

Monetary Policy Stance - Federal Reserve's Daly (2027 voter) suggests a significant interest rate cut next month may be inappropriate [1] - Policy may be too restrictive and misaligned with economic trends, necessitating recalibration [1]

Report Investment Rating - No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. Core Views - The remarks of Besent suggesting a possible 50 - basis - point interest rate cut in September boosted the US stocks, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting new highs. In the domestic market, the Shanghai Composite Index successfully broke through the high of the "924" market last year. Although the trading volume on that day increased significantly compared with recent days but did not reach an extremely high level. There may be short - term washing behavior, but the overall upward channel pattern is maintained. It is recommended that investors pay attention to the layout opportunities during the pullbacks [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Analysis - **Consumption Policy Advancement**: Domestically, from January to July this year, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year; RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan. At the end of July, M2 increased by 8.8% year - on - year, M1 increased by 5.6%, and the stock of social financing scale increased by 9%. Four departments including the central bank explained two discount policies, which are an innovative exploration of fiscal - financial coordination to support and boost consumption and will form a "combination punch" with policies such as subsidies for trading in old consumer goods for new ones. Overseas, US Treasury Secretary Besent issued the clearest call for interest rate cuts so far, asking the Federal Reserve to immediately start a new round of interest rate cut cycles and stating that US interest rates should be 150 to 175 basis points lower than the current level. He believes that the Federal Reserve may start interest rate cuts earlier, and there is a high possibility of a 50 - basis - point rate cut in September [1]. - **Shanghai Composite Index Uptrend**: In the spot market, the three major A - share indices fluctuated upwards. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.48% to close at 3683.46 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 3.62%. In terms of industries, most sector indices rose. The communication, non - ferrous metals, electronics, and pharmaceutical and biological industries led the gains, while the banking, coal, and food and beverage industries led the losses. The trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets exceeded 2 trillion yuan on that day. In the overseas market, the three major US stock indices closed up across the board, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.04% to close at 44922.27 points [1]. - **Futures Index Position Reduction**: In the futures market, in terms of basis, the current - month futures index contract will be delivered on Friday, and the basis tends to converge. In terms of trading volume and open interest, the trading volume of the IH contract increased, while the open interest of stock index futures decreased [2]. 2. Strategy - The remarks of Besent about a possible 50 - basis - point interest rate cut in September boosted US stocks. In the domestic market, the Shanghai Composite Index broke through the high of the "924" market last year. Although the trading volume increased significantly but did not reach an extremely high level. There may be short - term adjustments, but the overall upward trend remains. Investors are advised to look for opportunities during pullbacks [3]. 3. Charts Macro - economic Charts - The report includes charts such as the relationship between the US dollar index and A - share trends, the relationship between US Treasury yields and A - share trends, the relationship between the RMB exchange rate and A - share trends, and the relationship between US Treasury yields and A - share style trends [6][12][11]. Spot Market Tracking Charts - **Domestic Main Stock Index Daily Performance**: On August 13, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3683.46, up 0.48% from the previous day; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11551.36, up 1.76%; the ChiNext Index closed at 2496.50, up 3.62%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4176.58, up 0.79%; the SSE 50 Index closed at 2812.98, up 0.61%; the CSI 500 Index closed at 6508.10, up 1.40%; the CSI 1000 Index closed at 7064.33, up 1.45% [14]. - Also includes charts of the trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets and the margin trading balance [6][15]. Futures Index Tracking Charts - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest data of IF, IH, IC, and IM contracts are provided. For example, the trading volume of the IF contract was 126774, an increase of 23189, and the open interest was 266298, an increase of 10150 [16]. - **Basis**: The basis data of the current - month, next - month, current - quarter, and next - quarter contracts of IF, IH, IC, and IM are given. For example, the current - month contract basis of the IF contract was 4.62, an increase of 4.05 [41]. - **Inter - temporal Spread**: The inter - temporal spread data of IF, IH, IC, and IM contracts are presented, including the spread between the next - month and current - month contracts, the next - quarter and current - month contracts, etc. For example, the spread between the next - month and current - month contracts of the IF contract was - 10.40, an increase of 2.80 [46]. - Also includes charts related to open interest, open interest ratio, and foreign capital net positions of each contract [6].

Group 1: Global Macro Insights - The US July CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, matching the previous month and below the expected 2.8%. The month-on-month increase was 0.2%, consistent with expectations, while core CPI rose to 3.1% year-on-year, indicating a continuous upward trend over three months [3][4] - The likelihood of a rate cut in September has increased significantly, driven by soft non-farm payroll data and rising employment risks. The appointment of Stephen Moore to the Federal Reserve may further tilt the Fed towards a rate cut [4] Group 2: Company-Specific Insights - Tencent Music - Tencent Music's Q2 revenue reached 8.4 billion yuan, exceeding market expectations by 6%. Subscription revenue grew by 17% year-on-year, with SVIP penetration rising to 12%. Non-member business revenue surged by 47%, driven by advertising and concert revenues [9][10] - The company maintains a forecast of 6.1 million net new members for the year, with an expected ARPPU of 12.2 yuan by year-end. Non-subscription revenue is projected to grow by 30% in 2025, supported by advertising and concert collaborations [9] Group 3: Company-Specific Insights -阅文集团 (Yuewen Group) - Yuewen Group's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 3.2 billion yuan, a 24% year-on-year decline. However, adjusted net profit increased by 36% to 550 million yuan, with an adjusted net profit margin of 17% [5][8] - The IP derivatives business continues to show strong growth, with GMV reaching 480 million yuan, nearing the total for the entire year of 2024. The company expects a 15% decline in copyright operations revenue, while core IP operations are projected to grow by 4% [5][8] Group 4: Valuation Adjustments - For Yuewen Group, the target price has been raised to 39 HKD, reflecting an upward adjustment in valuation based on a 25x P/E ratio, considering the industry's valuation center has shifted upwards [8] - Tencent Music's target price has been adjusted to 30 USD, based on a 30x P/E ratio, highlighting the potential for diversified monetization in the music services sector [10]

Core Viewpoint - The financial markets are experiencing significant turmoil, driven by political statements and economic data, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy and the stability of the U.S. dollar [1][3][12]. Group 1: Market Reactions - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has surpassed 5%, and the probability of Federal Reserve Chair Powell being dismissed has risen to 26% [1]. - Gold prices surged by $20 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index fell by 25 points, reflecting heightened market volatility [1]. - The Dow Jones index dropped nearly 1%, contrasting with the Nasdaq reaching a historic high, illustrating a split in market performance [6][12]. Group 2: Federal Reserve Dynamics - The Federal Reserve is facing internal divisions, with a 9:2 vote against the Chair's decision, marking the first public dissent since 1993 [3][4]. - There is a growing expectation for interest rate cuts, with predictions of a 25 basis point reduction in September, October, and December [8]. - The Fed's current debt burden stands at $37 trillion, with interest payments consuming a quarter of federal tax revenue [1][4]. Group 3: Economic Indicators - Core CPI has risen to 2.9%, with significant price increases in clothing (0.4%), furniture (1%), and appliances (1.9%) due to tariffs [4]. - The labor market shows mixed signals, with private sector job growth exceeding expectations but a rising unemployment rate attributed to a decrease in labor supply [6][7]. - The July non-farm payroll report revealed only 73,000 new jobs, significantly below expectations, leading to a sharp increase in the likelihood of rate cuts [7][8]. Group 4: Global Financial Trends - Central banks sold $36 billion in U.S. Treasuries in April and accumulated 280 tons of gold in the first half of the year, the highest in two decades [4]. - The trend towards "de-dollarization" is gaining momentum, with countries like Brazil and entities in the EU and ASEAN exploring alternatives to the U.S. dollar [4][12].

1. Market Performance - Shanghai gold (Au) rose 0.11% to 777.10 yuan/gram, and Shanghai silver (Ag) rose 1.12% to 9318.00 yuan/kilogram. COMEX gold fell 0.03% to 3407.30 dollars/ounce, and COMEX silver fell 0.10% to 38.57 dollars/ounce. The US 10-year Treasury yield was 4.24%, and the US dollar index was 97.77 [2] - Various gold and silver products showed different price changes and trading volumes. For example, Au(T+D) rose 0.20% to 774.71 yuan/gram, and Ag(T+D) rose 1.26% to 9278.00 yuan/kilogram [4] 2. Market Outlook - US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for a more aggressive interest rate cut in the Fed's monetary policy. He believes the benchmark interest rate should be lowered by 150 - 175 basis points, with a 50 - basis - point cut in September. Trump also wants to lower the interest rate to 1%. Although there are differences in the appointment of the Fed chairman between Bessent and Trump, Trump's view will dominate, leading the Fed to a more accommodative monetary policy [3] 3. Investment Strategy - It is recommended to buy on dips in the precious metals market. The reference operating range for the main contract of Shanghai gold is 766 - 787 yuan/gram, and for Shanghai silver, it is 9075 - 9520 yuan/kilogram [3] 4. Data Summary - A detailed summary of key gold and silver data is provided, including closing prices, trading volumes, open interest, and inventory changes from August 12 to August 13, 2025, along with their daily changes and historical quantiles [7] 5. Charts and Analysis - Multiple charts are presented, including the relationship between gold and silver prices, trading volumes, open interest, and other factors such as the US dollar index, real interest rates, and ETF holdings. These charts help analyze the market trends and characteristics of precious metals [9][12][17]

Market Performance - The three major US stock indices all closed higher, with the Dow Jones rising over 400 points, and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new historical highs [4][6] - The Russell 2000 index led the market with an increase of nearly 2%, while the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 2.08% [5][8] - Despite the overall market gains, major tech stocks experienced declines, with Microsoft and Facebook both dropping over 1% [5][11] Federal Reserve Expectations - Expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September have increased, driven by a lower-than-expected CPI inflation report [5][17] - Analysts estimate a 93.3% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September, with no chance of maintaining current rates [17][19] - Federal Reserve official Goolsbee indicated that all meetings this fall could be opportunities for policy adjustments, depending on inflation and employment data [16][20] Individual Stock Movements - Notable movements in individual stocks include NIO's significant rise of 17.21%, and Dingdong Maicai increasing by over 7% [8][9] - Bridgewater Associates reported a substantial increase in its holdings of Nvidia by approximately 4.39 million shares, a 154.37% increase, while completely exiting positions in Alibaba and other stocks [10] Commodity Prices - Gold and silver prices rose, with spot gold reaching as high as $3,370 per ounce, supported by the Fed's rate cut expectations [13] - In contrast, international oil prices fell, with Brent crude oil futures dropping by 49 cents to $65.63 per barrel, a decrease of 0.74% [14]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Views of the Report - The financial market shows a complex situation with different trends in various sectors. In the macro - strategy area, there are different expectations for Fed's interest - rate cuts, which affect the prices of gold, dollar, and stocks. In the commodity market, different commodities face different supply - demand situations and price trends, with some facing risks of price correction and others showing potential for price increase [1][2][3] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - Atlanta Fed President Bostic expects one rate cut in 2025 if the labor market remains robust. Gold prices fluctuated and closed higher, with the market risk preference remaining high. The divergence among Fed officials lies in inflation pressure. The market will focus on economic data, and gold is expected to continue its volatile trend in the short term [10] - Investment advice: Gold prices have not escaped the volatile trend in the short term [11] 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The Shanghai Composite Index reached a new high since December 2021 on August 13, and the margin trading balance also hit a new high. The 188 billion yuan investment subsidy funds for equipment renewal supported by ultra - long - term special treasury bonds in 2025 have been issued [12][13] - Investment advice: Allocate stocks evenly among different stock indexes [14] 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The US State Department imposed visa restrictions on government officials from Brazil and other countries. US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for at least a 150 - basis - point rate cut, and Trump may appoint a new Fed chairman earlier, which increased market risk preference and weakened the US dollar [15][16][17] - Investment advice: The US dollar will weaken in the short term [18] 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Bostic prefers to wait for a clearer understanding of the situation before making adjustments, while Bessent believes the Fed may start rate cuts earlier, and the market's rate - cut expectation has further increased. The Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Index led the gains, but there are still risks of correction [19] - Investment advice: The US stock market is expected to remain strong under the rate - cut expectation, but inflation risks may increase market volatility [20] 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - China's M1 growth rate in July was 5.6%, exceeding market expectations. The financial data divergence is not contradictory. The private sector's willingness to increase loans is weak, but fiscal policies have improved corporate cash flow. It is expected that financial data will not improve significantly in the short term, and M1 growth will peak in September. The bond market is difficult to have a trend - like market [21][23] - Investment advice: Allocation investors can gradually buy when the 10Y and 30Y interest rates are close to 1.75% and 2.0% respectively, and trading investors should be cautious when betting on rebounds [24] 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The market expects the USDA's weekly export sales report to show a net increase of 60 - 160 million tons of US soybean exports. The CBOT soybean price has been rising, and domestic soybean meal prices have also strengthened. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange issued a risk warning [25] - Investment advice: Maintain the view that soybean meal prices will fluctuate upward, and focus on the development of Sino - US relations [25] 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia will raise the export tariff of crude palm oil to 10% in September 2025. Indonesia has saved at least $3.68 billion in foreign exchange through the use of palm - based biodiesel. The oil market continued to fluctuate strongly [26][27] - Investment advice: Buy on dips for the three major oils, as prices are expected to continue to strengthen as inventory depletion accelerates [28] 3.2.3 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The coking coal price in the Changzhi market remained stable. Supply was affected by safety inspections, and demand was affected by the production restrictions of some coke enterprises. The coke price has been raised for the sixth round [29] - Investment advice: The short - term upward momentum of the futures market is weak. Pay attention to the impact of policies and demand changes [30] 3.2.4 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - In July, the export of passenger cars was 499,000, a year - on - year increase of 25.2%. Steel prices fluctuated and declined. The decline of coking coal futures prices led to a weakening of steel prices. The actual supply reduction may be limited, and there is a risk of price correction [31][33] - Investment advice: The market will fluctuate in the short term, and be vigilant against market fluctuations and correction risks [34] 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - Brazil's cotton export in the 2024/25 season is expected to reach a record 2.82 million tons. The USDA August report lowered the estimated production and ending inventory of US and global cotton. Some large cotton trading enterprises in China have started pre - purchasing new cotton [35][36] - Investment advice: The USDA report has a short - term positive impact on the outer market, but the upward drive may be limited. The domestic cotton market is expected to fluctuate, and pay attention to the resistance at the previous high [39] 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The开机 rate of the corn starch industry has increased slightly, and inventory has accumulated. It is expected that the开机 rate will remain weakly volatile year - on - year, which is negative for future profits [40] - Investment advice: There is no driving force for the price difference between rice flour and corn starch to strengthen. The price difference between North China and Northeast China may be unfavorable to the 09 contract in September [41] 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn) - Deep - processing enterprises continued to lower prices to test the market. The price of corn was weak, while the price in the northern port was stable. The CBOT corn price fell sharply due to the increase in planted area and yield [42] - Investment advice: The medium - and long - term downward trend of corn prices is expected to continue [42] 3.2.8 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Tiankang Bio has completed about 50% of its annual target. The pig - breeding industry is in the stage of policy implementation, and the short - term performance of near - month and far - month contracts is different [43] - Investment advice: Pay attention to the opportunity of reverse arbitrage [44] 3.2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Alumina) - It is still difficult to purchase domestic ore in some areas. Overseas prices are falling, and ore supply is temporarily sufficient. The futures price is expected to fluctuate weakly [45][46] - Investment advice: Wait and see [47] 3.2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - The import of lead concentrates will be restricted by new regulations on harmful elements, but the actual impact on import volume is limited. The price of primary lead is more competitive, and the demand is in the stage of waiting for verification of the peak season [49] - Investment advice: Hold long positions established at low prices, and pay attention to the opportunity of positive arbitrage between domestic and foreign markets [50] 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The zinc futures price fluctuated. The LME zinc inventory continued to decline, and the structural risk was still high. The domestic supply was high, and the demand was stable. The short - term trading of zinc is difficult [54] - Investment advice: For single - side trading, manage positions well; for arbitrage, pay attention to the mid - term positive arbitrage opportunity; for domestic - foreign trading, wait and see [54] 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - An accident occurred at Albemarle's lithium factory in Chile, and it is under investigation. The suspension of production at Ningde's mine will lead to a reduction in lithium carbonate production and a decrease in inventory [55] - Investment advice: The price is expected to be strong in the short term. Pay attention to the opportunity of buying on dips [55] 3.2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Carsurin will build a large - scale photovoltaic power station to support the nickel industry in Indonesia. The LME and SHFE nickel inventories decreased. The price of nickel ore is expected to be seasonally weak in September - October [56][57] - Investment advice: In the short term, pay attention to the band - trading opportunity; in the medium term, pay attention to the opportunity of short - selling at high prices [58] 3.2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - The market's expectation of the Fed's rate cut in September has increased, which will support the copper price. The domestic copper inventory is low, but the LME and COMEX inventory accumulation is expected to limit the short - term increase of copper price [63] - Investment advice: For single - side trading, buy on dips; for arbitrage, pay attention to the reverse arbitrage strategy between domestic and foreign markets [63] 3.2.15 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - Some PDH plants plan to stop for maintenance. The US C3 inventory increased, and the congestion of the Panama Canal may ease in late August, which will weaken the cost support [64][65] - Investment advice: The relative valuation of FEI will weaken marginally in late August [66] 3.2.16 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The IEA slightly lowered the global oil demand forecast for 2025 and 2026. The US EIA crude oil and refined oil inventories increased, and gasoline inventories decreased. Oil prices fluctuated weakly [67][68][69] - Investment advice: Oil prices will remain volatile in the short term [70] 3.2.17 Energy Chemicals (PX) - The PX price fell slightly. The cost pressure increased due to the decline of raw material prices. The domestic PX load may increase marginally in August, and the price will fluctuate with crude oil and macro - sentiment [71] - Investment advice: The price will fluctuate and adjust in the short term [72] 3.2.18 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - The PTA spot price fell, and the basis was stable. The demand was weak, and the supply of some plants decreased due to low processing fees. The price will fluctuate with crude oil and macro - sentiment [73][74] - Investment advice: The price will fluctuate and adjust in the short term [75] 3.2.19 Energy Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of liquid caustic soda in Shandong remained stable. The supply was sufficient, and the demand was moderate. The market is expected to remain stable in the short term [75][76] - Investment advice: The caustic soda spot price has bottomed out, and the futures price will fluctuate [76] 3.2.20 Energy Chemicals (Pulp) - The import wood pulp spot market showed a stronger trend. The prices of some imported pulp increased, while the prices of some other types remained stable. The price increase is limited due to poor supply - demand [77] - Investment advice: The pulp futures price will rise with the overall commodity sentiment, but the upward space is limited [78] 3.2.21 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The domestic PVC powder market price was slightly adjusted. The fundamentals are weak, but the macro - positive factors and rising coal prices support the price. The market will fluctuate [79] - Investment advice: The PVC market will fluctuate [79] 3.2.22 Energy Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export price of bottle chips changed little, and the price decreased due to the decline of polyester raw materials. The major bottle - chip factories will continue the production - cut state, and the demand is mainly for rigid needs [80][81] - Investment advice: The price of bottle chips will follow the fluctuation of polyester raw materials [81]

Market Overview - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose over 2%, with Alibaba, Baidu, and Netease increasing by over 3%, and JD.com up over 1% [2] - The Russell 2000 Index, which tracks small-cap stocks sensitive to interest rates, increased nearly 2%, reaching a six-month high [1] - U.S. Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year yield dropping nearly 6 basis points to 4.24% and the 2-year yield down 5 basis points to 3.68% [4] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary called for a rate cut, suggesting a potential reduction of 150 to 175 basis points, with a 95.8% probability of a 25 basis point cut in September [3] Company Specifics - Apple shares rose by 1.6% as the company considers expanding into robotics and security sectors [1] - Amazon's stock increased by 1.4%, while Tesla, Google, Nvidia, Meta, and Microsoft experienced slight declines [1]