Core Viewpoint - The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, characterized by tariffs and export controls, have not hindered the growth of trade between the two nations, with China's exports to the US increasing by 22.7% in the first eight months of the year [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Dynamics - Despite tariffs, China's exports to the US have shown resilience, with a reported growth of 30.3% in the first eight months of the year for certain sectors [2]. - Since the imposition of tariffs in July 2018, the overall trade volume between the US and China has generally been on an upward trend, with a notable increase of 8.8% in 2020 [2][11]. - The demand for "Made in China" products remains strong in the US, as evidenced by consumer experiences during the pandemic [4][5]. Group 2: Economic Interdependence - The economic structures of the US and China are highly complementary, with significant mutual benefits derived from trade [6][8]. - In 2020, Chinese goods accounted for 19% of total US imports, with a substantial portion of essential medical supplies sourced from China [6][8]. - The cost advantages of Chinese manufacturing, including lower labor costs and efficient supply chains, continue to attract US companies [7][10]. Group 3: Investment Trends - Despite a decline in US investment in China in certain sectors, there is a growing interest among US companies to expand their operations in China, with 85% of surveyed companies indicating no plans to relocate manufacturing outside of China [13][20]. - The influx of foreign investment into China has been robust, with significant increases from European and ASEAN countries, highlighting China's appeal as a market [13][14]. - The Chinese market's size and growth potential are key factors driving multinational companies to establish or expand their presence in the country [15][16]. Group 4: Innovation and Technology - China's commitment to technological self-reliance and innovation is evident, with increasing investments in research and development [21][23]. - The country is transitioning from a technology follower to a leader in several high-tech fields, demonstrating resilience against external pressures [24][29]. - Collaboration in technology and innovation remains crucial, as both nations benefit from shared advancements and market opportunities [26][30].

Company News - Intel shares rose by 2% in pre-market trading following reports that the company is seeking investment from Apple [1] - Lithium Americas saw its stock increase by over 20% in pre-market trading, building on a nearly 96% rise the previous day, as reports indicate that the U.S. government is looking to acquire up to 10% of the company [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasizes the importance of local-level economic cooperation between China and the U.S., suggesting potential for increased soybean purchases from the U.S. Midwest contingent upon the removal of unreasonable tariffs by the U.S. [1] Group 1: Trade Relations - The meeting between China's Vice Minister of Commerce and a U.S. Midwest delegation indicates a focus on enhancing bilateral trade, particularly in agriculture [1] - The Chinese government calls for the U.S. to take proactive measures to eliminate tariffs that hinder trade expansion, which could lead to greater stability and certainty in the global economy [1] Group 2: Economic Cooperation - The statement highlights that provincial and state-level economic cooperation is a crucial component of the overall China-U.S. trade relationship [1] - The remarks from the Chinese side reflect a strategic approach to fostering economic ties through local partnerships, which may lead to increased trade volumes [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The short - term trend of soybean meal is downward. The current domestic supply is sufficient, and factors such as Argentina's zero - tariff export policy and the U.S. soybean harvest are negative for prices. However, the continuous downward space is limited due to Sino - U.S. trade tariff issues [1][3]. - Rapeseed meal is also expected to decline in the short term. Trade policies and high inventory lead to a mixed situation of long and short factors. Its trend mainly follows that of soybean meal, and the progress of Sino - Canadian trade needs to be monitored [1][5]. - Palm oil is expected to continue its short - term adjustment. The frequent changes in U.S. biodiesel policy and the expected inventory build - up of Malaysian palm oil in September may suppress its performance [1][7]. - Soybean oil will continue to adjust in the short term. The frequent changes in U.S. biodiesel policy and the approaching U.S. soybean harvest may put pressure on it. It has recently followed the adjustment of palm oil [1]. - Rapeseed oil will maintain a high - level shock. The Sino - Canadian trade dispute and the domestic de - stocking cycle support its price, but the development of Sino - Australian trade restricts its continuous upward movement [1]. - Cotton is recommended to be short - allocated in the short term. The increasing supply from the U.S. and other Northern Hemisphere countries, weak export demand, and the start of domestic new cotton harvesting with no obvious price - support behavior contribute to the bearish outlook [1][11]. - For jujubes, it is advisable to be cautious and look for short - selling opportunities on rallies. Although the market's concerns about quality are gradually alleviated, there is still pressure after the new fruit is launched, and there may be large price fluctuations before November [1][15]. - For live pigs, the short - term 11 - contract is recommended to be short - allocated on rebounds, and the inter - month reverse spread strategy should be maintained. The spot market is under pressure from both supply and feed price adjustments [1][18]. Summary by Variety Soybean Meal - As of September 19, 2025, the national port soybean inventory was 8.983 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 703,000 tons; the 125 - oil - mill soybean inventory was 6.9466 million tons, a decrease of 385,400 tons or 5.26% from the previous week. The soybean meal inventory was 1.25 million tons, an increase of 85,600 tons or 7.35% from the previous week [3]. - The futures price of the main contract closed at 2,930 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan or 0.07% from the previous day. The national average spot price was 2,988 yuan/ton, down 7.14 yuan or 0.24% [2]. Rapeseed Meal - As of September 19, the coastal area's main oil - mill rapeseed inventory was 46,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 28,000 tons; the rapeseed meal inventory was 17,500 tons, unchanged from the previous week [5]. - The futures price of the main contract was 2,395 yuan/ton, down 52 yuan or 2.13% from the previous day. The national average spot price was 2,533.68 yuan/ton, down 56.85 yuan or 2.19% [4]. Palm Oil - As of September 19, 2025, the national key - area palm oil commercial inventory was 585,100 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 56,400 tons or 8.79% [7]. - The futures price of the main contract was 9,126 yuan/ton, up 72 yuan or 0.80% from the previous day. The national average price was 9,065 yuan/ton, up 110 yuan or 1.23% [6]. Cotton - The U.S. cotton area's boll - opening rate reached 60%, and the harvest progress was 12%. The good - to - excellent rate decreased by 5% to 47% week - on - week, but was 10% higher than the same period [9]. - The domestic new cotton harvest progress reached 0.8%. The opening price of new cotton showed no obvious price - support behavior. The import volume of cotton resources in August was about 193,410 tons [10]. - The futures price of the main contract CF2601 was 13,555 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan or 0.11% from the previous day. The domestic spot price was 15,091 yuan/ton, down 69.5 yuan or 0.46% [8]. Jujubes - The main jujube - producing areas have entered the coloring and sugar - increasing stage. The estimated new - season jujube output is 560,000 - 620,000 tons, a decrease compared to previous years [14]. - The futures price of the main contract CJ2601 was 10,785 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan or 0.05% from the previous day [12]. Live Pigs - The main contract Lh2511 was stable at 12,730 yuan/ton, and the spot price was 12,860 yuan/ton, down 0.16% [17]. - In September, the planned slaughter volume of Mysteel sample enterprises is expected to increase by 1.29% month - on - month. The long - term supply pressure may gradually ease as the inventory of fertile sows decreases [17].

Core Insights - The U.S. soybean farmers are facing an unprecedented crisis during the harvest season, with zero orders from China, which traditionally accounts for a significant portion of their sales [4][10] - The U.S. soybean exports to China are projected to be $12.8 billion for 2024, but no orders have been placed this year, indicating a severe market disruption [4][12] - The price of U.S. soybeans has become uncompetitive due to tariffs, being 20% higher than South American counterparts, further exacerbating the situation for farmers [6][10] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Historically, about 25% of U.S. soybeans were exported to China, but this year, the figure has dropped to zero, significantly impacting key soybean-producing states [4][10] - China has shifted its soybean imports to Brazil, with August imports reaching 12.279 million tons, marking a record high for four consecutive months [8][10] - By 2025, China's soybean imports from the U.S. are expected to drop to 22.13 million tons, representing only 21% of total imports, as they have signed significant procurement agreements with Brazil and Argentina [8][10] Group 2: Financial Implications - The current market conditions have led to a drastic drop in soybean prices, with spot prices falling to $8.83 per bushel, down from $14.8 three years ago, resulting in financial losses for farmers [10][12] - The number of farm bankruptcies has increased by 55% over the past year, indicating severe financial distress among farmers [10][12] - The U.S. soybean association is pressuring the government for immediate action to mitigate the financial strain on farmers, as delays in reaching agreements with China could lead to further losses [12][16] Group 3: Policy and Trade Relations - The U.S. government has extended the trade truce with China, but has not addressed the issue of tariffs, which continues to hinder U.S. soybean competitiveness [12][16] - Argentina has eliminated export tariffs on soybeans, which could lead to a significant increase in their market share in China, further isolating U.S. soybeans [12][16] - China's strategy is shifting towards a more diversified supply chain, with soybean dependency dropping below 15%, indicating a long-term trend away from U.S. imports [14][16]

Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Bessent, expressed approval of the RMB to USD exchange rate, noting that the RMB has strengthened against the USD this year, increasing by approximately 3% [1][3] - Bessent highlighted that the RMB is at a historical low against the Euro, which poses a problem for Europe, as the RMB has depreciated about 10% against the Euro [1][3] - Recent data indicates that the RMB to Euro exchange rate has reached a historical low of over 8.4, compared to 7.5 at the beginning of 2025, which may boost China's exports to Europe and increase the EU's trade deficit with China [1][3] Group 2 - The Chinese government maintains that the RMB exchange rate has remained stable at a reasonable level, with the RMB index against a basket of currencies operating around 100 since 2020, indicating no competitive devaluation [3] - As of September 19, the central parity rate of the RMB was reported at 7.1128 against the USD and 8.3834 against the Euro [3] - Bessent defended the U.S. tariff policies, claiming that the trade deficit with China may decrease by 30% this year due to these tariffs [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the given reports. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Beans and Meal**: Short - term decline, with limited continuous decline space due to Sino - US trade issues, and treated as a large - range market. Caution is needed when short - selling below 2940 yuan [1][4]. - **Rapeseed Meal**: Short - term decline, with multiple and short factors intertwined due to trade policies and high inventory. It follows the trend of beans and meal, and the progress of Sino - Canadian trade should be monitored [1]. - **Palm Oil**: Short - term consolidation, with a generally positive fundamental outlook. Look for short - term long opportunities on dips, but gradually control positions and risk management [1]. - **Soybean Oil**: Short - term consolidation, pressured by the US bio - diesel policy and approaching soybean harvest, while supported by domestic double - festival stocking demand. Be cautious when going long [1]. - **Rapeseed Oil**: Oscillating upwards, supported by Sino - Canadian trade disputes and double - festival demand, but its upward movement is restricted by the development of Sino - Australian trade [1]. - **Cotton**: Cautiously bearish, with supply pressure from the increasing volume of US cotton and other Northern Hemisphere countries. Domestically, beware of short - term rebound due to potential抢购. It is recommended to short - allocate near - month contracts [1][12]. - **Red Dates**: Cautiously bearish, with concerns about quality gradually easing. There may be significant price fluctuations before November. Look for short - selling opportunities on rallies [1][15]. - **Live Pigs**: Short - term decline, with the spot market under pressure from supply. Maintain a short - selling strategy for the November contract and an inverse spread strategy [1][18]. 3. Summary by Variety Beans and Meal - **Market Data**: The futures price of the main contract closed at 2993 yuan/ton, down 0.30% from the previous day; the national average spot price was 3025.43 yuan/ton, down 0.77% [2]. - **Supply and Demand**: As of September 12, 2025, national port soybean inventory was 968.6 million tons, up 2.50 million tons week - on - week; 125 oil mills' soybean inventory was 733.2 million tons, up 1.50 million tons, and bean meal inventory was 116.44 million tons, up 2.82 million tons [3]. Rapeseed Meal - **Market Data**: The futures price of the main contract closed at 2470 yuan/ton, up 0.41% from the previous day; the national average spot price remained unchanged at 2636.84 yuan/ton [5]. - **Supply and Demand**: As of September 12, coastal oil mills' rapeseed inventory was 7.4 million tons, down 2.7 million tons week - on - week; rapeseed meal inventory was 1.75 million tons, down 0.05 million tons [6]. Palm Oil - **Market Data**: The futures price of the main contract closed at 9304 yuan/ton, down 1.27% from the previous day; the national average price was 9308 yuan/ton, down 1.64% [7]. - **Supply and Demand**: As of September 12, 2025, the national key area commercial inventory was 64.15 million tons, up 2.22 million tons week - on - week [8]. Cotton - **Market Data**: The main contract CF2601 closed at 13765 yuan/ton, down 0.90% from the previous day; the domestic spot price rose 0.06% to 15330 yuan/ton [9]. - **Supply and Demand**: Internationally, the US cotton harvest is approaching, and Brazil is in the harvest season. Domestically, new cotton is about to be listed, and the commercial inventory has decreased to 127 million tons [10][11]. Red Dates - **Market Data**: The main contract CJ2601 closed at 10620 yuan/ton, down 1.67% from the previous day [13]. - **Supply and Demand**: The main producing areas are in the coloring and sugaring stage. The estimated new - season production is 56 - 62 million tons, and the inventory of 36 sample enterprises is 9247 tons, down 74 tons week - on - week [15]. Live Pigs - **Market Data**: The main contract Lh2511 closed at 12830 yuan/ton, down 1.31% from the previous day; the spot price was 13040 yuan/ton [16]. - **Supply and Demand**: The national sample enterprise's pig inventory was 3782.4 million tons, up 0.51% month - on - month, and the出栏 volume was 1117.72 million tons, up 2.39% month - on - month [16].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry - wide investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Short - term Decline**: For soybean meal and rapeseed meal, the short - term outlook is bearish. Soybean meal is affected by the increase in US soybean production and inventory, and rapeseed meal is influenced by trade policies and high inventory [1]. - **Short - term Consolidation**: Palm oil and soybean oil are expected to consolidate in the short term. Palm oil has positive consumption expectations due to biodiesel policies and purchase demand, while soybean oil faces pressure from the approaching US soybean harvest and high domestic inventory [1]. - **Oscillating with a Bullish Bias**: Rapeseed oil is likely to oscillate with a bullish bias, supported by the China - Canada trade dispute and dual - festival demand, but limited by the resumption of China - Australia trade [1]. - **Cautious Bullish**: Cotton is cautiously bullish. Although the supply is under pressure from the increasing output in the US and other Northern Hemisphere countries, the short - term bottom of the domestic market is supported by tight supply before new cotton listing and a lower inventory - to - sales ratio [1]. - **Cautious Bearish**: Jujube is cautiously bearish. There is pressure after the new jujube harvest considering the production forecast and carry - over inventory, but there may be large price fluctuations before November [1]. - **Cautious Bullish**: Live pigs are cautiously bullish. The spot and near - term contracts may have limited further decline, and the price may rise as the peak season approaches and the far - term capacity is reduced [1]. 3. Summary by Variety Soybean Meal - **Market Situation**: As of September 12, 2025, national port soybean inventory was 968.6 million tons, up 2.5 million tons week - on - week; 125 oil mills' soybean inventory was 733.2 million tons, 1.5 million tons more than last week. The futures price of the main contract was 3041 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan from the previous day, and the national average spot price was 3067.14 yuan/ton, up 6.85 yuan [2][3]. - **Outlook**: The short - term is bearish but the decline space is limited due to approaching the spot price and Sino - US trade issues [1]. Rapeseed Meal - **Market Situation**: As of September 12, coastal area main oil mills' rapeseed inventory was 7.4 million tons, down 2.7 million tons week - on - week; rapeseed meal inventory was 1.75 million tons, down 0.05 million tons. The futures price of the main contract was 2518 yuan/ton, up 14 yuan from the previous day, and the national average spot price was 2684.21 yuan/ton, up 18.95 yuan [5][7]. - **Outlook**: The short - term is bearish, and its trend mainly follows soybean meal. Attention should be paid to the results of China - Canada meetings [1]. Palm Oil - **Market Situation**: As of September 12, 2025, the national key area palm oil commercial inventory was 64.15 million tons, up 2.22 million tons week - on - week. The futures price of the main contract was 9482 yuan/ton, up 60 yuan from the previous day, and the national average price was 9508 yuan/ton, up 110 yuan [8][9]. - **Outlook**: The fundamental outlook is bullish. The idea is to go long when the price is low, and attention should be paid to Malaysia's palm oil export situation this month [1]. Cotton - **Market Situation**: The main contract CF2601 of Zhengzhou cotton rose 0.07% to 13895 yuan/ton, and the domestic spot price rose 0.29% to 15300 yuan/ton. The ICE cotton main contract rose 1.24% to 67.67 cents/pound. The national cotton commercial inventory dropped to 127 million tons, lower than the same period by 46.11 million tons [10][11]. - **Outlook**: It is expected to oscillate in the short term. Before new cotton listing, it is advisable to conduct range operations and pay attention to the opportunity of going long at a low price for far - month contracts [1]. Jujube - **Market Situation**: The main contract CJ2601 of jujube fell 0.55% to 10805 yuan/ton. The inventory of 36 sample enterprises was 9321 tons, down 89 tons week - on - week, higher than the same period by 4593 tons [14][15]. - **Outlook**: There is pressure after new jujube harvest. In the short term, the concern about quality issues is alleviated, but there may be large price fluctuations before November. It is recommended to sell high during price fluctuations [1]. Live Pig - **Market Situation**: The main contract Lh2511 of live pig fell 0.87% to 13160 yuan/ton, and the domestic live pig spot price rose 0.30% to 13340 yuan/ton. The national sample enterprise live pig存栏量 was 3782.4 million tons, up 19.08 million tons month - on - month, and the出栏量 was 1117.72 million heads, up 26.04 million heads month - on - month [16][17]. - **Outlook**: The spot and near - term contracts have limited further decline space. The price may rise as the peak season approaches and far - term capacity is reduced. It is not recommended to short further for near - month contracts, and attention can be paid to going long for 07 and future 09 contracts [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The report provides views on the futures of two agricultural products: soymeal and palm oil. For soymeal, the short - term view is "oscillating weakly", and the medium - term view is "oscillating". For palm oil, both the short - term and medium - term views are "oscillating", with an "oscillating weakly" intraday view [5][7]. 3. Summary by Variety Soymeal (M) - **Intraday view**: Oscillating weakly - **Medium - term view**: Oscillating - **Reference view**: Oscillating weakly - **Core logic**: The expected high yield of US soybeans is strengthening, and export demand is decreasing, putting short - term pressure on US soybean futures prices. Before the improvement of Sino - US trade, the impact on domestic soybeans is limited, and the divergence between domestic and international soybean futures prices will continue. The domestic market's trading logic has shifted to the weak industrial chain, with continuous accumulation of soymeal inventory pressure and a continuous negative basis pattern, causing short - term weakness in soymeal futures prices [5]. Palm Oil (P) - **Intraday view**: Oscillating weakly - **Medium - term view**: Oscillating - **Reference view**: Oscillating weakly - **Core logic**: As the benchmark of the oil market, when other varieties fluctuate around trade topics, the palm oil industrial chain environment has weakened. Pay attention to the impact of weather - related factors. In the short term, market sentiment drives the market, and palm oil futures prices are oscillating weakly [7].

Group 1: US Economic Concerns - The US economy is facing pressures, including slowing domestic demand and job growth, as highlighted by the IMF [2] - The IMF noted that the downward adjustment of US employment data is greater than historical averages, indicating potential economic challenges [2] - Neil Bush criticized the US tariff policy based on the flawed assumption that trade deficits are harmful, suggesting it could lead to greater economic harm and job market deterioration [3][4] Group 2: Employment Market Insights - The US labor market is showing signs of cooling, with a reported decrease of 910,000 jobs from initial estimates for the period from April 2024 to March 2025 [3] - Companies are responding to economic uncertainty by halting expansions and cutting costs, which may further exacerbate job market issues [3] Group 3: Chinese Economic Growth - Neil Bush expressed confidence in China's economic growth potential, particularly in the green economy sector, where China is making significant advancements [5] - The Chinese automotive industry reported a total of 15.653 million vehicles sold in the first half of the year, with new energy vehicles accounting for 44.3% of sales [5] - Bush is actively collaborating with a Chinese auto parts company to support investments in Saudi Arabia and potentially enter the European market [5] Group 4: Personal Insights on China - Neil Bush has visited China over 180 times and noted the significant increase in China's internationalization and openness compared to previous years [7] - His early experiences in China, including interactions with local tourists, reflect the evolving perception of China as a vibrant place for tourism and business [6][7]