Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industries are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The tariff policies of Trump have introduced uncertainties, leading to an increase in market risk - aversion sentiment, which is favorable for precious metals in the short - term, while the medium - term trend requires further observation of the trade war's progress [1]. - For various commodities, their short - term price trends are affected by factors such as supply and demand, production capacity utilization, and market sentiment, with most showing a tendency of short - term weakening or oscillating [1][3][4]. 3. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals - **Gold**: Trump's tariff threats have increased market risk - aversion sentiment, and Powell's speech has added more possibilities to future monetary policies. Precious metals are bullish in the short - term, and the medium - term trend depends on the trade war [1]. - **Silver**: The Fed's monetary policy remains in a wait - and - see mode. With the decline of US stocks and the resurgence of risk - aversion sentiment, the fundamentals are bearish for silver. It is expected to have a wide - range oscillation in the medium - term [8]. Chemicals - **Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda plant is operating at a high level, with stable expected operation this week and a decrease in enterprise inventory. The downstream alumina has low profits, and the replenishment demand is expected to slow down. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term [1]. - **Methanol**: The coal price is expected to be weak, and the domestic methanol operation is expected to remain at a high level. The downstream demand is stable, and the port inventory may continue to accumulate. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term [5]. - **Soda Ash**: The domestic soda ash market is stabilizing, with a narrow adjustment in supply and general downstream demand. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate in the short - term [6]. Metals - **Rebar**: The production of five major steel products has increased slightly, the apparent consumption has decreased, and the supply - demand pressure has increased slightly. The steel market may have weak supply and demand in the short - term, and the steel price is expected to continue to oscillate weakly [3]. - **Coke**: The coking profit is continuously recovering, and the supply is increasing. The iron - water production is slightly decreasing, and the coke consumption remains high. The coke price is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term due to the approaching off - season of steel demand and the expected reduction of steel mill profits [3]. - **Iron Ore**: The iron ore supply increase is not obvious, and the supply - demand is balanced. With the recent macro - level positive news, the iron ore price is expected to oscillate in the short - term [4]. Agricultural Products - **Palm Oil**: Indonesia's export tariff increase and other news have affected the market sentiment. The domestic spot basis is stable, and the short - term price is expected to oscillate [8]. - **Soybeans**: The price drivers of US soybeans are uncertain. The domestic soybean planting is nearly half - completed, and the old - bean inventory is tight. It is recommended to wait for a callback to go long on soybean No. 1 [9]. - **Pigs**: The national pig price first fell and then rose over the weekend. The market is in a situation of strong supply and weak demand, and the price is adjusting weakly. It is recommended to wait and see, and farmers can choose to sell for hedging according to the slaughter rhythm [9]. Energy - **Crude Oil**: Tariffs, the US - Iran nuclear agreement negotiation, and other factors have brought uncertainties to the market. The short - term pressure is not large, and the mid - term trend depends on the implementation of OPEC+ policies [10]. - **Rubber**: The rubber raw materials are resistant to price drops in the short - term due to delayed tapping in Thailand and heavy rain in Southeast Asia. However, the overall expectation is weak, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [12]. Others - **PTA**: The restart of PX and PTA maintenance devices will lead to a slight increase in domestic supply. The polyester inventory is still high, and the downstream purchasing enthusiasm needs further observation. It is not recommended to chase the high price in the long - term [13]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The bond market issuance is basically completed, and the supply shock has eased. The economic downward pressure is still large, and the bond market is expected to oscillate slightly bullishly in the medium - term [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - Last week, precious metal prices showed a volatile and slightly stronger trend. The prices of gold and silver were boosted by Moody's downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating, which weakened the US dollar index and increased global market risk aversion. Meanwhile, the tax reform bill promoted by US President Trump in Congress raised concerns about the expansion of the fiscal deficit. Trump's tariff threat on Friday further boosted precious metal prices [3][6]. - The US - EU trade negotiation is ongoing. Trump initially claimed to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods starting from June 1, but later postponed the deadline to July 9. Japan is considering accepting a US tariff reduction, and India and the US are discussing a "three - stage" trade agreement expected to reach a temporary agreement by early July [3][6]. - Although the US - China trade relationship has recently eased, there is still great uncertainty in the trade negotiations between the US and other economies such as the EU and Japan. The global economic outlook remains unclear, and geopolitical risks occur frequently. Investors tend to seek more stable asset allocations, so the short - term gold price is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend [3][8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Last Week's Trading Data | Contract | Closing Price | Change | Change Rate (%) | Total Volume (Lots) | Total Open Interest (Lots) | Price Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SHFE Gold | 780.10 | 28.30 | 3.76 | 220512 | 178255 | Yuan/gram | | Shanghai Gold T + D | 775.72 | 21.63 | 2.87 | 48148 | 210456 | Yuan/gram | | COMEX Gold | 3357.70 | 152.40 | 4.75 | - | - | US dollars/ounce | | SHFE Silver | 8263 | 162 | 2.00 | 522479 | 634627 | Yuan/kilogram | | Shanghai Silver T + D | 8244 | 131 | 1.61 | 372524 | 3454112 | Yuan/kilogram | | COMEX Silver | 33.64 | 1.21 | 3.73 | - | - | US dollars/ounce | [4] 3.2 Market Analysis and Outlook - The precious metal prices showed a volatile and slightly stronger trend last week due to Moody's downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating, the tax reform bill, and Trump's tariff threat [3][6]. - The US - EU trade negotiation is in progress. Trump postponed the tariff deadline for the EU to July 9. Japan may accept a US tariff reduction, and India and the US are expected to reach a temporary trade agreement by early July [3][6]. - The tax reform bill led by Trump will increase the federal debt by about $3.8 trillion in the next decade, causing concerns about fiscal sustainability and global bond market fluctuations. The bill will face challenges in the Senate vote [6]. - Fed officials emphasized patience in policy adjustment. The market expects a 90% probability of an ECB interest rate cut next month [6][7]. - Geopolitical risks include the ongoing Russia - Ukraine conflict negotiation and the "Gideon's Sword" operation by the Israeli Defense Forces [7]. - This week, focus on US economic data such as GDP and PCE, and events like the US trade negotiations, the Fed's May meeting minutes, and speeches by Fed officials [8]. 3.3 Important Data Information - In May, the US manufacturing PMI reached a three - month high of 52.3, and the service PMI was 52.3, with new orders growing at the fastest rate in a year. However, manufacturing export orders contracted for the second consecutive month, and the employment index declined [9]. - As of the week ending May 17, the number of initial jobless claims in the US decreased by 2000 to 227,000, a four - week low, indicating a stable employment market [9]. - In May, the eurozone manufacturing PMI improved slightly to 49.2, but the service PMI dropped to 48.9, a 16 - month low, dragging down the composite PMI to 49.5. The money market increased bets on further ECB interest rate cuts this year [9]. - In April, US new home sales reached the highest level since February 2022, with an annualized growth of nearly 11% to 743,000 units [9]. - In April, Japan's core CPI rose 3.5% year - on - year, and the price of rice increased by 98%, which may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates in October [10]. - In April, China's gold imports reached 127.5 metric tons, a 73% increase, a new high in 11 months [10]. - As of May 20, the total gold holdings of precious metal ETFs were 922.46 tons, an increase of 3.73 tons from last week. The silver holdings of ishare were 14217.50 tons, an increase of 302.60 tons from last week [10]. 3.4 Relevant Data Charts - The content provides multiple charts including SHFE and COMEX precious metal prices, inventory changes, non - commercial net long positions, and the relationship between precious metal prices and other economic indicators such as the US dollar, inflation, and interest rates [14][15][16]

Group 1 - The recent rise in gold prices is attributed to renewed risk aversion driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. fiscal health, with gold surpassing $3,300 per ounce [1][2] - The U.S. government's trade policies, particularly the proposed tariffs on the EU, have negatively impacted U.S. stock indices, leading to a decline in major tech stocks [2] - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, reflecting growing concerns over U.S. fiscal stability, which has increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [2][4] Group 2 - Copper and oil prices have also risen significantly due to geopolitical risks and a weakening dollar, with WTI crude oil settling at $61.53 per barrel and Brent crude at $64.78 per barrel [3] - OPEC+ is expected to announce an increase in production, which may influence oil prices further, while the copper market has seen a price increase of over 5% in May [3] - The short-term impact of U.S. tariffs on metal exports is becoming evident, but low inventory levels are providing some support for metal prices [4]

Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - The international gold price increased by over 1% on May 23, reaching $3362.68 per ounce, marking a nearly 4% weekly gain, the largest since early April [1] - The decline of the US dollar by 0.5% contributed to the rise in gold prices, making gold cheaper for non-dollar holders and boosting physical gold demand [1] - Concerns over the US fiscal situation, including a significant tax and spending bill passed by the Republican-controlled House, have led to increased risk aversion and capital inflow into gold [1] Group 2: Technical Analysis of Gold - The gold market shows strong bullish momentum, with key support levels at $3287 and $3315, and a potential upward movement towards $3400 if the current trend continues [2][4] - The daily chart indicates a significant upward movement of approximately $78, with various indicators suggesting a continuation of the bullish trend [2] - The short-term strategy suggests focusing on buying on dips, with resistance levels identified at $3370 and $3380 [4] Group 3: Oil Market Analysis - Brent crude oil prices fell to $64.07 per barrel, while WTI crude oil prices dropped to $60.81 per barrel, with weekly declines of 2% and 2.7% respectively [5] - The strengthening of the US dollar and expectations of increased production from OPEC+ have contributed to bearish sentiment in the oil market [5] - Despite a gradual recovery in demand, the supply side faces significant growth pressure, indicating a potential for continued downward movement in oil prices [5] Group 4: Technical Analysis of Oil - The mid-term outlook for oil prices remains bearish, with a potential decline towards the $50 mark after testing key resistance levels [6] - Short-term trends indicate continued downward movement, with a focus on testing the $60 support level [6] - The recommended trading strategy includes selling on rebounds and buying on dips, with resistance levels at $63.0-$63.5 and support levels at $60.5 [6]

Market Overview - The market is experiencing volatility, with many investors selling U.S. Treasury bonds, leading to a 30-year Treasury yield of 5.089%, the highest level since October 2023, and a 10-year yield of 4.595%, the highest since February 2023 [1] - The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.19% amid these developments [1] Geopolitical Events - A shooting incident involving Israeli embassy staff in Washington has heightened concerns among the Jewish community, potentially leading to increased investment in safe-haven assets like Bitcoin and gold [2] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have surged, with prices for gold jewelry from Chow Tai Fook and Lao Miao rising to 1008 CNY and 1004 CNY per gram, respectively, reflecting a significant increase due to international gold price movements [2] ASEAN and Logistics Sector - The ASEAN concept is gaining traction, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang set to visit Indonesia and attend the ASEAN-China-GCC summit, highlighting Indonesia's market potential [3] - J&T Express has captured a 30% market share in Indonesia, with plans for network expansion, indicating a competitive edge in logistics due to lower cost structures compared to self-operated logistics by e-commerce platforms [3] Retail Sector Dynamics - U.S. high tariff policies are creating challenges for retailers like Sam's Club, which has seen a 40% increase in domestic beef procurement to mitigate tariff impacts, yet still faces significant cost pressures due to over 35% of imported goods [4] - Local retailers like Hema are positioned to benefit, with their M membership store brand accounting for 30% of sales and offering lower prices compared to Sam's Club, potentially capturing price-sensitive customers [4] Gaming and Entertainment Sector - Pop Mart's Labubu toy gained global attention after being featured by David Beckham, leading to a surge in sales and stock price [5] - The company reported a significant increase in sales in Europe and North America, with TikTok followers rising by 68% [5] Steel Industry Insights - The integration of steel and financial markets is deepening, with the China Steel Industry Association noting the growing influence of futures markets on the steel industry [8] - Major steel companies like Ansteel and Maanshan Steel are expected to benefit from this trend as futures trading becomes more prominent [8] Corporate Developments - Dongfeng Motor and Changan Automobile are progressing with a restructuring plan, which is anticipated to enhance operational synergies [6] - Pharmaceutical stocks are performing well ahead of the upcoming listing of Hengrui Medicine's H shares, which are priced at 44.05 HKD, indicating strong market interest [6] Dividend Stocks - Following interest rate cuts, there is a shift towards high-dividend stocks, with banks and public utilities like Jiangsu Ninghu Expressway announcing dividend payouts [7] Gaming Collaboration - Zhongxu Future has signed a three-year cooperation memorandum with Kaiying Network, focusing on overseas business growth and the development of popular IP games [9] - The company reported a 44.9% year-on-year increase in overseas revenue, indicating strong international market performance [10]

Market Overview - The market experienced a broad decline on May 22, with the A-share indices closing lower, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.22% to 3380.19 points, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index dropped by 0.72% and 0.96%, respectively [1] - The North Star 50 index saw a significant decline of 6.15%, indicating severe adjustments in the market [1] Sector Performance - Defensive sectors such as military and pharmaceuticals attracted main capital inflows, while growth sectors like new energy and consumer electronics faced sell-offs [2] - The military sector led the gains, driven by geopolitical developments and strengthened foreign trade demand [2] - The banking sector showed resilience with a 1% increase, supported by improving performance expectations for regional banks [2] - The semiconductor sector experienced localized activity due to international technology cooperation news, which positively impacted related industry valuations [2] Investment Trends - There is a noticeable shift in capital flow towards low-valuation sectors, with institutional funds seeking safety in core assets [2] - The market's trading volume decreased slightly, with a total turnover of 1.14 trillion yuan, down approximately 746 billion yuan from the previous day [1] - The gold sector performed well, with gold prices rising significantly, reflecting a safe-haven demand amid market volatility [3] Hong Kong Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong market continued its downward trend, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 1.19% to 23544.31 points [3] - Southbound capital showed a net inflow of 3.88 billion HKD, indicating a preference for financial and energy sectors [3] - The consumer sector led the declines, with both discretionary and staple consumption indices dropping by 1.67% and 1.47%, respectively [3]

Group 1: Report General Information - The report is about nickel, written on May 21, 2025, with a daily review cycle [1] - The researcher is Cao Baiquan with consultation certificate number (Z0019820), and it's a daily report on Shanghai nickel [2] Group 2: Market Data - On May 21, 2025, the opening price of the Shanghai nickel main contract was 123,450 yuan/ton, the highest was 123,800 yuan/ton, the lowest was 122,960 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 123,280 yuan/ton, with a decline of 0.05%. The trading volume was 107,562 lots, and the open interest was 59,648 lots [3] - On May 20, 2025, the People's Bank of China cut the 1 - year and 5 - year LPR by 10 basis points each, while Fed officials stated they prefer only one rate cut this year, and Moody's downgraded the US sovereign credit rating, increasing market risk - aversion [3] - On May 21, 2025, the price of SMM1 electrolytic nickel was 123,400 - 125,650 yuan/ton, with an average price of 124,525 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The mainstream spot premium range of Jinchuan No.1 nickel was 2,000 - 2,200 yuan/ton, with an average premium of 2,100 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous day. The premium range of Russian nickel was 100 - 300 yuan/ton, with an average premium of 200 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day [3] - As of May 20, 2025, the LME nickel inventory was 201,786 tons, down 312 tons from the previous trading day, and the注销仓单占比 was 11.28%. Seasonally, the current inventory is at a relatively high level compared to the past five years [3] Group 3: Core View - Overall, there is an expectation of cost relaxation for nickel, combined with weak spot demand, inventory may re - enter the accumulation cycle, and nickel prices may continue the bearish pattern [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The extension of Trump's tax - cut policy in his first term and the large - scale government spending cuts in the new bill have raised concerns about the expansion of the federal debt scale, leading to a weakening of the US dollar. The risk of the US dollar's credit has increased, which is a structural positive for the gold price. The Fed's latest statements maintain a cautious and wait - and - see tone, and the uncertainty of fiscal and tariff policies may delay the timing of interest rate cuts this year. In the medium - to - long - term, gold prices are still boosted by the safe - haven property and interest rate cut expectations. [2] - The tariff situation has reached a deadlock again, and the negotiations between the US, Japan, and the EU face great uncertainty. Against the background of the medium - to - long - term upward shift of the gold - silver ratio, the correlation between gold and silver price movements has declined. Recently, silver has mainly followed the upward trend of gold. In addition, silver's industrial demand remains strong, and its industrial attribute may maintain resilience. It is recommended to adopt a medium - to - long - term strategy of buying on dips. [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - **Prices**: The closing price of the Shanghai Gold main contract was 780.1 yuan/gram, up 1.32 yuan; the closing price of the Shanghai Silver main contract was 8301 yuan/kg, up 29 yuan. [2] - **Positions**: The main contract positions of Shanghai Gold were 224,053 lots, up 1,559 lots; the main contract positions of Shanghai Silver were 383,991 lots, up 20,934 lots. The net positions of the top 20 in the Shanghai Gold main contract were 111,487 lots, up 4,976 lots; the net positions of the top 20 in the Shanghai Silver main contract were 175,940 lots, up 11,732 lots. [2] - **Warehouse Receipts**: The number of gold warehouse receipts was 17,247 kg, unchanged; the number of silver warehouse receipts was 949,197 kg, up 8,398 kg. [2] 3.2现货市场 - **Prices**: The spot price of gold on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network was 780.99 yuan/gram, up 7.2 yuan; the spot price of silver was 8,269 yuan/kg, up 73 yuan. [2] - **Basis**: The basis of the Shanghai Gold main contract was 0.89 yuan/gram, up 5.88 yuan; the basis of the Shanghai Silver main contract was - 32 yuan/kg, up 44 yuan. [2] 3.3 Supply and Demand Situation - **ETF Holdings**: Gold ETF holdings were 919.88 tons, down 1.72 tons; silver ETF holdings were 14,054.89 tons, unchanged. [2] - **CFTC Non - commercial Net Positions**: Gold CFTC non - commercial net positions were 161,209 contracts, down 1,288 contracts; silver CTFC non - commercial net positions were 47,754 contracts, down 1,498 contracts. [2] - **Supply and Demand Quantities**: The total supply of gold in the quarter was 1,313.01 tons, up 54.84 tons; the total supply of silver in the year was 987.8 million troy ounces, down 21.4 million troy ounces. The total demand for gold in the quarter was 1,313.01 tons, up 54.83 tons; the global total demand for silver in the year was 1,195 million ounces, down 47.4 million ounces. [2] 3.4 Option Market - **Historical Volatility**: The 20 - day historical volatility of gold was 32.82%, down 0.68 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility of gold was 26.97%, down 0.06 percentage points. [2] - **Implied Volatility**: The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for gold was 27.46%, up 0.43 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options for gold was 27.47%, up 0.45 percentage points. [2] 3.5 Industry News - A new tax bill extends Trump's tax - cut policy in his first term and cuts government spending to pay for tax cuts. The market is worried that this will lead to an expansion of the federal debt scale, and the CBO estimates that it will increase the federal deficit by $1.8 trillion from 2026 - 2035. [2] - Two Fed officials said the Fed can be patient and evaluate upcoming data before adjusting policies. [2] - The EU is expected to submit a revised trade proposal to the US to promote negotiations with the Trump administration. [2] - The Middle East situation is tense. Iran is evaluating participation in the next round of negotiations with the US, and Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities if the US - Iran negotiations break down. [2] - According to CME's "FedWatch", the probability that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in June is 94.6%, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut is 5.4%. In July, the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 73.1%, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point rate cut is 25.7%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point rate cut is 1.2%. [2] 3.6 Operation Suggestions - For the Shanghai Gold 2508 contract, focus on the range of 758 - 805 yuan/gram; for the Shanghai Silver 2508 contract, focus on the range of 8,200 - 8,390 yuan/kg. For COMEX gold futures, focus on the range of $3,240 - $3,380 per ounce; for COMEX silver futures, focus on the range of $32.9 - $34.0 per ounce. [2]

Core Viewpoint - The recent U.S. Treasury auction fell short of expectations, leading to increased safe-haven demand for gold, raising questions about whether the current pullback in gold prices represents an opportunity or a risk [1] Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury auction results were disappointing, which has contributed to a rise in safe-haven sentiment towards gold [1] - There is a noted weakening in buying interest for gold during the Asian trading session, prompting discussions on market dynamics [1] - Analysts are debating whether the current price retracement in gold is a buying opportunity or a signal of potential risk [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. financial market experienced significant turmoil on May 21, with U.S. Treasuries, equities, and the dollar all declining sharply [1][3] - The auction results for the 20-year Treasury bond revealed a yield of 5.047%, a 24 basis point increase from the previous month, marking the second highest level in history [1][3] - The downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating by Moody's from Aaa to Aa1 has put additional pressure on U.S. Treasuries, leading to a rise in long-term bond yields [3][4] Group 2 - The 10-year Treasury yield rose by 12 basis points to 4.56%, while the 30-year yield surpassed 4.7% [3] - The dollar index (DXY) fell by 0.8% to 104.2, reaching its lowest point in a month [3] - Major U.S. stock indices saw significant declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 800 points (1.91%), and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also experiencing notable losses [3] Group 3 - The U.S. federal government debt-to-GDP ratio has reached 97.8%, with projections indicating it will exceed 107.2% by 2029 [4] - Concerns regarding the sustainability of U.S. debt are growing, potentially increasing the risk premium on long-term U.S. Treasuries [4]