Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, following a dovish speech by Chairman Powell, which has led to increased optimism in the financial markets [1][2][3] - Historical data shows that after the Federal Reserve pauses for 5 to 12 months before resuming rate cuts, the S&P 500 index has typically performed well over the following year, with an average increase of 12.9% [2][1] - The current market sentiment indicates a strong expectation for a 25 basis point rate cut in September, with an 85% probability according to traders, and an 83.9% chance of at least two rate cuts this year [3][2] Group 2 - Analysts suggest that if the Federal Reserve does cut rates in September, the stock market may see a shift from large-cap tech stocks to broader market gains, as lower rates typically encourage investors to seek higher returns [5][6] - Small-cap stocks are expected to benefit from a rate cut due to their sensitivity to borrowing costs, as evidenced by the Russell 2000 index rising 3.9%, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.5% increase [6][5] - The focus of discussions among analysts is shifting towards the potential magnitude of the rate cut and future meetings, with a consensus that a 50 basis point cut could be on the table [5][3]

Core Viewpoint - The recent outlook for Bitcoin will largely depend on upcoming U.S. economic data, including preliminary GDP figures and core personal consumption expenditure inflation data [1] Group 1: Economic Data Impact - If the economic data continues to show a slowdown in the U.S. economy and easing inflation, the Federal Reserve will have more justification to initiate a rate-cutting cycle [1] - Such a scenario would create a liquidity-rich environment favorable for Bitcoin's recovery [1] Group 2: Market Reactions - Conversely, if the data unexpectedly shows strong performance, investors may adopt a defensive stance, prolonging short-term corrections [1] - Bitcoin recently increased by 0.2%, reaching a price of $112,981 [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The overall market sentiment is influenced by various factors such as Fed Chair Powell's dovish remarks, which increase the probability of a September interest rate cut, and trade situation changes. Different sectors show different trends and investment opportunities, with some expected to be bullish and others facing supply - demand imbalances and uncertainties [3][6][9] - In the short term, most sectors are expected to have volatile trends, and investors should pay attention to both macro - level policies and industry - specific supply - demand fundamentals [3][5][9] Summary by Directory Macro - Financial Category Stock Index - **News**: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will guide the construction of computing power facilities and break through key core technologies; a new management method for rare earths is released; the photovoltaic industry association advocates against malicious competition; Fed Chair Powell shows a dovish stance on interest rates [2] - **Trading Logic**: After continuous recent rises, the market may experience intensified short - term fluctuations, but the overall strategy is to buy on dips [3] Treasury Bonds - **Market**: On Friday, the main contracts of TL, T, TF, and TS all declined. The central bank will conduct 600 billion yuan of MLF operations, with a net investment of 300 billion yuan this month. On Friday, the central bank conducted 361.2 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 123.2 billion yuan [4] - **Strategy**: The economy shows resilience in the first half of the year, but July's social financing and credit data are weaker than expected. With the central bank's support, funds are expected to remain loose. Interest rates may have downward space, but the stock - bond seesaw effect should be noted, and the bond market may enter a short - term shock pattern [5] Precious Metals - **Market**: Shanghai gold and silver prices rose, while COMEX gold and silver prices fell. The 10 - year US Treasury yield was 4.26%, and the US dollar index was 97.77 [6] - **Outlook**: Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole meeting indicates the start of a new interest rate cut cycle. The market prices in a 75% probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut in September and further cuts in December. It is recommended to buy silver on dips, with reference price ranges for Shanghai gold and silver contracts provided [6][7] Non - Ferrous Metals Category Copper - **Market**: Last week, copper prices first declined and then rose. Inventory in the three major exchanges decreased by 0.04 million tons. The spot import window opened, and the premium for foreign copper increased. The discount of LME's Cash/3M narrowed, and the domestic spot had a premium over futures [9] - **Outlook**: With the Fed's dovish stance increasing the probability of a September rate cut, and considering the tight supply of copper raw materials and the approaching peak season, copper prices are expected to rise gradually [9] Aluminum - **Market**: Fed Chair's dovish remarks and the cancellation of some tariffs led to a strong performance of aluminum prices. The weighted contract's open interest increased, and the futures warehouse receipts decreased. Domestic inventories increased slightly, and the processing fee for aluminum rods declined [10] - **Outlook**: With the increasing expectation of a September rate cut and the approaching peak season, aluminum prices are expected to be strong in the short term, with reference price ranges provided [10] Zinc - **Market**: On Friday, the Shanghai zinc index rose slightly. The domestic social inventory decreased slightly. Near the National Day parade, production restrictions are imposed in Tianjin [11] - **Outlook**: The zinc mine inventory is rising, and the import of zinc concentrate is increasing. Although the mid - term oversupply situation remains, the dovish remarks of the Fed strengthen the support for zinc prices, and it is difficult for zinc prices to fall significantly in the short term [11][12] Lead - **Market**: On Friday, the Shanghai lead index rose slightly. The domestic social inventory decreased slightly. Near the National Day parade, recycling and production of lead are affected [13] - **Outlook**: The supply of lead is increasing marginally, and the downstream开工 rate is recovering. In the short term, lead prices are supported, but there is still a downward risk in the medium term due to terminal consumption pressure [13] Nickel - **Market**: Last week, nickel prices continued to fluctuate. The price of nickel ore is weak due to the release of quotas and weak demand. The supply of nickel intermediate products is tight, and the coefficient price has increased slightly [14] - **Outlook**: Although the macro - environment is positive, the supply of refined nickel is still in surplus, and the demand for stainless steel is weak. Nickel prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term, with reference price ranges provided [14] Tin - **Market**: Last week, tin prices fluctuated. The supply of tin is low due to the slow resumption of production in Myanmar, and the demand is weak due to the sluggish downstream industries. The social inventory decreased significantly last week [15][16] - **Outlook**: In the short term, the supply - demand situation of tin is weak, and tin prices are expected to fluctuate, with reference price ranges provided [16] Carbonate Lithium - **Market**: The spot index of carbonate lithium declined. The price of the LC2511 contract also decreased significantly. The oversupply sentiment has cooled down, and the support level for lithium prices has increased [17] - **Outlook**: Attention should be paid to overseas supply and domestic supply gaps. The reference price range for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange's LC2511 contract is provided [17] Alumina - **Market**: On August 22, the alumina index rose. The spot price in Shandong had a premium over the 09 contract. The overseas price remained stable, and the import window was closed. The futures warehouse receipts increased [18] - **Outlook**: With continuous supply disturbances in domestic and overseas ore markets and the Fed's dovish stance, the downward space for alumina futures prices is limited. It is recommended to wait and see, with a reference price range provided [18] Stainless Steel - **Market**: On Friday, the stainless - steel main contract declined. The spot price in Foshan remained stable, while that in Wuxi decreased. The raw material prices were mostly stable, and the futures inventory decreased. The social inventory increased [19][20] - **Outlook**: Although low - priced resources impact the spot price, steel mills have the intention to support prices, and stainless - steel prices are expected to fluctuate [20] Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market**: On Friday, the AD2511 contract rose. The weighted contract's open interest decreased, and the trading volume increased slightly. The spot price increased slightly, and the inventory increased slightly [21] - **Outlook**: As the peak season approaches and the cost is strongly supported, casting aluminum alloy prices may continue to rise, but the large difference between futures and spot prices will limit the upward space [21] Black Building Materials Category Steel - **Market**: On Friday, the prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil futures declined. The registered warehouse receipts of rebar increased, while those of hot - rolled coil decreased. The spot prices of both decreased [23] - **Outlook**: The overall demand for steel products is weak, the inventory is accumulating, and the steel mill's profit is shrinking. If demand does not improve, prices may continue to decline. Attention should be paid to the impact of safety inspections and environmental protection restrictions [24] Iron Ore - **Market**: On Friday, the main contract of iron ore declined slightly. The overseas shipment and arrival volume of iron ore increased. The steel mill's profit rate continued to decline, and the port inventory increased slightly [25][26] - **Outlook**: Currently, the supply pressure is not significant, but the iron - water increase may be limited due to weak terminal demand. With the Fed's dovish stance, iron ore prices are expected to be strong in the short term. Attention should be paid to the impact of Tangshan's production restrictions [26] Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass Market**: The spot prices in Shahe and Central China remained stable. The total inventory of glass increased slightly, and the inventory days increased. The short - term price is expected to be weak, but the long - term trend depends on policy and demand changes [27] - **Soda Ash Market**: The spot price rose slightly. The supply decreased, and the inventory pressure increased. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate, and the long - term price center may rise, but the upward space is limited [28] Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market**: On August 22, the manganese - silicon main contract declined slightly, and the ferrosilicon main contract rose slightly. After Powell's dovish speech, the commodity market rebounded, and there is a risk of a follow - up rise in the ferroalloy market [29] - **Outlook**: Manganese - silicon's price has broken through the support line, and it is recommended that speculative positions wait and see, while hedging positions can participate at appropriate times. Ferrosilicon's price is in a narrow - range shock, and attention should be paid to the support level [29][30] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Industrial Silicon Market**: On Friday, the industrial - silicon futures main contract rose. The spot prices remained stable. Although the price has rebounded, the problem of over - capacity, high inventory, and weak demand remains. The supply is increasing, and the demand support is limited [32][33] - **Outlook**: With the Fed's dovish stance, industrial - silicon prices are expected to be strong in the short term, and attention should be paid to potential industry policies [33] - **Polysilicon Market**: On Friday, the polysilicon futures main contract declined slightly. The spot prices remained stable. The production is increasing, and the warehouse receipts are rising rapidly. There are positive feedback effects in the industrial chain, and the price is expected to be volatile [34] - **Outlook**: In the context of the Fed's dovish stance, polysilicon prices are resilient and are expected to maintain high volatility. Attention should be paid to the impact of warehouse receipts on the price [34] Energy and Chemicals Category Rubber - **Market**: NR and RU first declined and then rebounded. The long - and short - term views on rubber prices differ. The long - term view is based on seasonal expectations and demand improvement, while the short - term view is based on weak demand [36][37] - **Outlook**: The opening rate of all - steel tires increased. The rubber price is expected to be volatile, and it is recommended to wait and see. Partial closing of the long - RU2601 and short - RU2509 positions is suggested [38][40] Crude Oil - **Market**: As of Friday, the prices of WTI, Brent, and INE crude oil futures all rose. The gasoline, fuel oil, and naphtha inventories in Europe decreased, while the diesel and aviation kerosene inventories increased [41] - **Outlook**: Although the geopolitical premium has disappeared and the macro - environment is bearish, the current oil price is relatively undervalued. It is recommended to hold existing long positions and not to chase the price [42] Methanol - **Market**: On August 22, the 01 contract of methanol declined. The coal price rose, the cost increased, and the domestic production started to increase. The overseas production is at a medium - high level, and imports are expected to increase rapidly. The demand from port MTO plants is weak, and the inventory is rising [43] - **Outlook**: It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to the positive - spread opportunity in the inter - month spread when supply and demand improve [43] Urea - **Market**: On August 22, the 01 contract of urea declined. The daily production is at a high level, and the enterprise profit is at a low level. The demand from compound fertilizers and melamine is weak, and the agricultural demand is in the off - season. The export is advancing, and the port inventory is rising [44][45] - **Outlook**: Urea is in a low - valuation and weak - supply - and - demand situation. It is recommended to buy on dips considering the rising coal price and low production profit [45] Styrene - **Market**: The spot and futures prices of styrene rose, and the basis weakened. The macro - environment is positive, and the cost is supported. The BZN spread is at a low level, and the supply is increasing. The port inventory is rising, and the demand is improving [46] - **Outlook**: The BZN spread is expected to repair, and styrene prices may rebound after the inventory reaches a turning point [46] PVC - **Market**: The PVC01 contract rose. The cost of calcium carbide increased, and the overall production start - up rate decreased. The demand is weak, the factory inventory decreased, and the social inventory increased [48] - **Outlook**: The supply is strong, the demand is weak, and the valuation is high. It is recommended to wait and see as the price follows the black - building materials market [48] Ethylene Glycol - **Market**: The EG01 contract rose. The supply increased, and the downstream load also increased. The port inventory decreased slightly. The profit of different production methods varies, and the cost of ethylene remained stable while the coal price rose [49][50] - **Outlook**: Although the downstream demand is recovering from the off - season, the supply is still excessive. The inventory is expected to increase in the medium term, and the valuation may decline [50] PTA - **Market**: The PTA01 contract rose. The supply decreased due to unexpected maintenance, and the inventory decreased. The downstream and terminal start - up rates improved, and the processing fee increased [51] - **Outlook**: The PTA processing fee is expected to continue to repair, and it is recommended to follow PX and buy on dips considering the improvement in the downstream peak season [51] Para - Xylene - **Market**: The PX11 contract rose. The domestic and Asian production start - up rates increased. The PTA production start - up rate decreased due to unexpected maintenance. The import increased, and the inventory decreased [52] - **Outlook**: With high PX production and low PTA production, PX is expected to maintain low inventory. It is recommended to follow crude oil and buy on dips considering the improving downstream situation [52] Polyethylene (PE) - **Market**: The futures price of PE rose. The market expects favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance. The cost is supported, the inventory is decreasing from a high level, and the demand for agricultural film raw materials is starting to stock up [53] - **Outlook**: The long - term contradiction has shifted, and PE prices are expected to rise gradually [53] Polypropylene (PP) - **Market**: The futures price of PP declined. The profit of Shandong refineries rebounded, and the production start - up rate may increase. The demand is weak, and the inventory pressure is high [55] - **Outlook**: In the context of weak supply and demand, it is recommended to buy the LL - PP2601 contract on dips [55] Agricultural Products Category Live Pigs - **Market**: Over the weekend, domestic pig prices were stable with some local increases. Northern farmers are reluctant to sell at low prices, while southern farmers are waiting and seeing [57] - **Outlook**: In the short term, the supply is excessive, but policies may support prices. The far - month contracts are recommended to be in a reverse - spread strategy [57] Eggs - **Market**: Over the weekend, domestic egg prices were stable with some local increases. The supply is sufficient, especially for small and medium - sized eggs. The demand is slow, but it may improve later [58] - **Outlook**: The negative cycle of oversupply in the egg market has not been broken. It is recommended to reduce short positions or wait for a rebound to short [58] Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market**: On Friday night, US soybeans rose slightly. The cost of soybean imports decreased. The domestic soybean meal spot price rose slightly over the weekend, and the trading volume was average while the pickup was good [59] - **Outlook**: The cost of soybean imports is expected to be stable. The domestic soybean meal market has strong supply and demand. It is recommended to buy on dips within the cost range and pay attention to the supply pressure and profit at high prices [60] Edible Oils - **Market**: Malaysian palm oil exports increased in August, and the production also increased slightly. The EPA approved some exemptions for small - scale refineries. Canada's rapeseed production is expected to increase [61] - **Outlook**: The US biodiesel policy, the limited production potential of Southeast Asian palm oil, and low inventories support the price of edible oils. Palm oil prices are expected to be strong in the fourth quarter if the demand and production remain stable [63] Sugar - **Market**: On Friday, the Zhengzhou sugar futures price fluctuated. The spot prices of sugar in different regions had different changes. The number of ships waiting to load sugar in Brazilian ports decreased [64] - **Outlook**: With increasing production in Brazil and expected production increases in the Northern Hemisphere, and increasing domestic imports, Zhengzhou sugar prices are likely to continue to decline [64] Cotton - **Market**: On Friday, the Zhengzhou cotton futures price fluctuated. The spot price increased slightly. The downstream start - up rates increased slightly, and the inventory decreased [65] - **Outlook**: The Fed's dovish stance is positive for the commodity market. Considering the approaching peak season and low inventory, Zhengzhou cotton prices may have upward momentum in the short term [66]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that investors should not fall into the "deposit migration" self-referential loop and should seek areas with the greatest marginal improvement in fundamentals for early positioning [1][5] - Following the Jackson Hole meeting, the outlook for manufacturing recovery has become clearer, suggesting a potential shift in investment focus from cash flow-driven AI investments to credit-driven traditional manufacturing investments [1][5] Group 2 - Since the tariff conflict in April, global stock markets have shown significant increases, with A-shares outperforming other major indices due to improved manufacturing sentiment and a rising demand sensitivity from Chinese enterprises [2] - The strong performance of A-shares is attributed to the independent market dynamics, as they are less reliant on a single external market and benefit from various domestic industrial policies [2] Group 3 - The current market state shows accelerated industry rotation and a trend of "high cutting low" among individual stocks, with TMT and military sectors leading in gains, while overall valuations have reached historical highs [3] - The internal valuation differences among stocks in the growth sector are narrowing, indicating a potential focus on eliminating undervalued stocks, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry and the ChiNext index [3] Group 4 - The next phase of market drivers will be the realization of profit improvement expectations, as many weighty assets remain undervalued due to low economic sentiment [4] - The easing of financial conditions historically strengthens manufacturing over services, leading to increased physical consumption per unit of GDP and a favorable environment for physical asset demand [4] Group 5 - The report suggests that with the recovery of overseas manufacturing, physical assets such as industrial metals and capital goods will benefit, highlighting opportunities in the investment and consumption sectors due to industry chain restructuring [5] - The insurance sector's long-term asset side is expected to benefit from capital returns reaching a bottom, alongside brokerage firms [5] Group 6 - The anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may lead to a convergence of A and H shares, with corporate profit changes becoming the driving force behind performance differences in the two markets [6]

Group 1 - The A-share market showed mixed performance on August 21, 2025, with the transportation ETF (159666) rising by 0.59%, indicating strong momentum in the sector [1] - In the first seven months of this year, fixed asset investment in rural roads reached 206.24 billion yuan, with 51% of the annual target already completed through the construction of 51,000 kilometers of new and renovated rural roads [1] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, a total of 716,000 kilometers of rural roads are planned to be newly constructed or renovated, resulting in a total length of 4.644 million kilometers, which is a 6% increase compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [1] Group 2 - Dongxing Securities believes that the highway sector will benefit from a long-term interest rate cut cycle due to its stable performance and high dividend willingness, suggesting a strong outlook for the sector [1] - The transportation ETF (159666) and its linked funds (019405/019404) are the only ETFs tracking the CSI All-Transportation Index, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in the A-share transportation industry, including logistics, railways, highways, shipping ports, and airports [1] - Companies within the transportation sector are characterized by high dividends, low valuations, and stable performance, making them attractive investment opportunities [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Neutral" rating for the precious metals sector [8] Core Insights - The precious metals sector experienced a weekly decline of 3.6%, with gold performing the worst at -3.9% and copper showing a better performance at -3.0% [4][17] - The report highlights a long-term bullish outlook for gold assets driven by central bank purchases, particularly from China and India, with a net purchase of 244 tons in Q1 2025 [7][49] - Short-term market expectations suggest a potential interest rate cut cycle starting in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025, which may support gold prices [7][51] - Silver is transitioning from an "industrial sidekick" to a "value protagonist," driven by structural growth in industrial demand and awakening financial attributes [7][51] Summary by Sections 1. Market Review of Precious Metals - The precious metals sector saw a weekly performance drop of 3.6% [17] - Among individual metals, gold declined by 3.9%, while copper showed a decline of 3.0% [4][21] 2. Weekly Tracking of Precious Metal Indicators - Gold prices on the SHFE saw a weekly change of -0.5%, while silver prices changed by -0.1% [5][24] - The latest gold-silver ratio is at 87.6%, continuing to decline, indicating potential for silver to catch up [34][51] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a long-term positive outlook for gold, supported by ongoing central bank purchases and expectations of lower real interest rates [7][49] - Silver's investment logic is driven by increasing industrial demand, particularly in solar energy and electric vehicles, alongside a potential recovery in the gold-silver ratio [51][49] 4. Major Company Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The report includes earnings forecasts and valuations for leading companies in the sector, indicating varied performance across different firms [52]

智通财经APP注意到，未来一周，投资界的目光将聚焦美国怀俄明州西北部——美联储主席鲍威尔将于 周五在杰克逊霍尔年度经济研讨会上发表其任内最重要的政策演讲。这场由堪萨斯城联储在大提顿国家 公园杰克逊湖旅馆举办的年度会议，历来是美联储主席释放政策转向信号的关键舞台。 在鲍威尔(很可能作为美联储主席的最后一次)演讲前夕，市场对联储下月至少降息25个基点的预期概率 已达85%。关于美联储即将开启的降息周期速度与幅度的线索，将成为本周最具市场影响力的事件。 企业财报方面，沃尔玛(WMT.US)、塔吉特(TGT.US)和家得宝(HD.US)的业绩将主导零售板块焦点，标 志着财报季节奏放缓。经济数据流本周同样清淡，周四公布的初请失业金人数和服务业活动指数将成为 主要看点。 投资者或需格外关注周三公布的美联储7月30-31日会议纪要，其中可能详细披露理事沃勒和鲍曼反对将 利率维持在4.25%-4.50%区间决策的内情。 当动能股停滞时，若无其他板块承接，大盘将受重创——但本周投资者选择跨板块轮动而非撤离。 如同现代生活的诸多方面，股市叙事总被"卖出美国"或TACO等梗简化。但标普500本周两创新高，投资 者冷静情绪反而印证了 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas macro: The overseas market is facing a weak US economic fundamental. The Sino - US tariff negotiation period is postponed to November 12, and the US CPI in July met expectations. In the future, with tariffs taking effect in August, the marginal inflection point of the previous concentrated overseas demand release is approaching, and the economic fundamental will test the sustainability of market sentiment. Personnel changes within the Fed and next week's US CPI data will guide market expectations of interest - rate cuts and risk appetite [7]. - Domestic macro: At the end of July, the balance of broad - money (M2) was 329.94 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.8%; the balance of narrow - money (M1) was 111.06 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.6%; the balance of currency in circulation (M0) was 13.28 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 11.8%. From January to July, RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan; RMB deposits increased by 18.44 trillion yuan, with household deposits increasing by 9.66 trillion yuan. China's exports in July increased by 7.2% year - on - year, mainly relying on the strong demand from non - US markets to offset the decline in exports to the US. However, this good performance may be due to pre - tariff rush shipments, and future exports face the risks of decline and restricted re - export trade [7]. - Asset views: Domestically, reduce the allocation of domestic equities and wait for the policy and profit - repair window in the second half of the month; maintain the allocation of commodities but focus on the infrastructure and export chain, and maintain the allocation of gold. Overseas, reduce the allocation of US stocks due to high valuations and maintain the allocation of US bonds; slightly increase the allocation of RMB funds to relieve pressure from the weak US dollar, and reduce the allocation of US dollar money - market funds to be vigilant against interest - rate cut games. Overall, maintain a defensive layout and focus on the inflection points of policies and data in the second half of August [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial Market Fluctuations - Index futures: CSI 300 futures closed at 4163.8, down 0.17% daily, up 1.97% weekly, 2.63% monthly, 11.36% quarterly, and 6.19% year - to - date; SSE 50 futures closed at 2829.6, up 0.38% daily, up 1.59% weekly, 1.89% monthly, 7.67% quarterly, and 5.66% year - to - date; CSI 500 futures closed at 6380.2, down 1.11% daily, up 2.46% weekly, 4.18% monthly, 16.03% quarterly, and 12.07% year - to - date; CSI 1000 futures closed at 6929.2, down 1.04% daily, up 2.88% weekly, 5.98% monthly, 19.75% quarterly, and 18.48% year - to - date [3]. - Treasury futures: 2 - year Treasury futures closed at 102.348, down 0.02% daily, down 0.04% weekly, flat monthly, down 0.20% quarterly, and down 0.61% year - to - date; 5 - year Treasury futures closed at 105.665, down 0.08% daily, down 0.17% weekly, down 0.06% monthly, down 0.53% quarterly, and down 0.82% year - to - date; 10 - year Treasury futures closed at 108.325, down 0.10% daily, down 0.29% weekly, down 0.15% monthly, down 0.55% quarterly, and down 0.55% year - to - date; 30 - year Treasury futures closed at 117.88, down 0.33% daily, down 1.21% weekly, down 1.04% monthly, down 1.73% quarterly, and down 0.80% year - to - date [3]. - Foreign exchange: The US dollar index was at 97.7884, unchanged daily, down 0.49% weekly, down 2.26% monthly, down 1.80% quarterly, and down 9.86% year - to - date; the US dollar central parity rate was 7.1337 [3]. - Interest rates: The 7 - day inter - bank pledged repo rate was 1.51; the 10 - year Chinese Treasury bond yield was 1.73, up 0.8 bp daily, up 3.4 bp weekly, up 3 bp monthly, up 7.3 bp quarterly, and up 0.1 bp year - to - date; the 10 - year US Treasury bond yield was 4.29, up 2 bp daily, up 2 bp weekly, down 9 bp monthly, unchanged quarterly, and down 26 bp year - to - date; the 10Y - 2Y US Treasury yield spread was 0.57, up 6 bp daily, unchanged weekly, up 13 bp monthly, up 2 bp quarterly, and up 24 bp year - to - date; the 10 - year breakeven inflation rate was 2.38, down 2 bp daily, up 2 bp weekly, down 4 bp monthly, up 11 bp quarterly, and up 7 bp year - to - date [3]. 3.2 Commodity Market Fluctuations - Metals: Gold closed at 778.7, up 0.13% daily, down 1.16% weekly, up 1.09% monthly, down 1.49% quarterly, and up 26.08% year - to - date; silver closed at 9286, down 0.15% daily, up 0.09% weekly, up 3.09% monthly, up 11.56% quarterly, and up 24.31% year - to - date; copper closed at 78950, down 0.54% daily, up 0.59% weekly, up 1.17% monthly, up 2.73% quarterly, and up 7.02% year - to - date; aluminum closed at 20715, down 0.36% daily, up 0.15% weekly, up 1.00% monthly, up 4.12% quarterly, and up 4.73% year - to - date; etc. [3]. - Energy: NYMEX WTI crude oil closed at 62.74, down 0.54% daily, down 0.96% weekly, down 9.54% monthly, down 0.68% quarterly, and down 12.70% year - to - date; ICE Brent crude oil closed at 65.74, down 0.56% daily, down 0.87% weekly, down 8.41% monthly, down 0.14% quarterly, and down 12.15% year - to - date; NYMEX natural gas closed at 2.819, up 1.33% daily, down 5.91% weekly, down 9.06% monthly, down 10.73% quarterly, and down 22.41% year - to - date; etc. [3]. - Agriculture: CBOT soybeans closed at 1042, up 0.94% daily, up 5.63% weekly, up 5.23% monthly, down 1.63% quarterly, and up 3.17% year - to - date; CBOT corn closed at 396.75, up 0.57% daily, down 2.28% weekly, down 4.11% monthly, down 18.03% quarterly, and down 13.51% year - to - date; CBOT wheat closed at 507, up 0.45% daily, down 1.65% weekly, down 3.24% monthly, down 6.93% quarterly, and down 7.99% year - to - date; etc. [3]. 3.3 Asset Views and Short - Term Judgments - Financial: For stock index futures, growth opportunities are spreading, with a short - term judgment of volatile upward; for stock index options, offensive strategies are being laid out, with a short - term judgment of volatile upward; for Treasury futures, the bond market remains under pressure, with a short - term judgment of volatile [8]. - Precious metals: Gold and silver are oscillating strongly, with a short - term judgment of volatile upward [8]. - Shipping: For container shipping to Europe, focus on the game between peak - season expectations and the implementation of price increases, with a short - term judgment of volatile [8]. - Black building materials: Steel prices are fluctuating due to cost changes, with a short - term judgment of volatile; iron ore prices are oscillating with a slight decline in hot - metal production, with a short - term judgment of volatile; etc. [8]. - Non - ferrous metals and new materials: Copper prices are oscillating at a high level due to the extension of the Sino - US tariff suspension, with a short - term judgment of volatile; aluminum prices are continuing to recover with fluctuating sentiment, with a short - term judgment of volatile; etc. [8]. - Energy and chemicals: Crude oil prices are facing supply pressure with eased geopolitical concerns, with a short - term judgment of volatile downward; LPG prices are stable in cracking spreads supported by chemical demand, with a short - term judgment of volatile; etc. [10]. - Agriculture: For oils and fats, the short - term market sentiment is cooling, but there is a high probability of continued strength in the medium term, with a short - term judgment of volatile upward; for protein meals, the bullish sentiment is being released, and the market may oscillate and adjust, with a short - term judgment of volatile; etc. [10].

Core Insights - The recent unemployment claims data presents a complex signal regarding the labor market's adjustment under policy pressures, with initial claims decreasing to 224,000, below market expectations of 228,000, indicating a continuation of low volatility trends [1] - Despite a cooling hiring sentiment due to economic uncertainties from tariff policies, employers have not initiated large-scale layoffs, as evidenced by the average monthly job additions of only 35,000 over the past three months [1] - The continuing high level of continuing claims at 1.95 million suggests that some unemployed individuals are facing prolonged job search periods, aligning with predictions of a slight increase in the unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.3% [1] Policy and Market Reactions - Recent data has prompted policy changes, including the dismissal of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics director following significant downward revisions of employment data for May and June, with a controversial nominee, EJ. Anthony, proposed for the position [1] - Financial markets are anticipating a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, although rising service sector inflation and tariff-induced price pressures may influence the pace of policy adjustments [1] Regional Employment Trends - The four-week moving average of initial claims remains stable at 221,800, while actual claims in regions like Massachusetts have shown an uptick, indicating a divergence in regional labor markets [2]

Core Points - US stock futures fell by approximately 0.1%, while major European indices opened mostly higher [1][11] - The Japanese stock market declined, with the Nikkei 225 index down by 1.4% and the Topix index down by 1.1% [3] - The US Treasury yields mostly decreased, with both 2-year and 10-year yields down by over 1 basis point [4] - The British GDP for Q2 exceeded expectations with a growth of 0.3%, reducing the likelihood of further rate cuts [5] - Oil prices saw a slight increase, with WTI crude rising over 0.4% to above $62.20 [8][18] - Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant gains, with Bitcoin rising over 2% to above $121,800 and Ethereum rising over 3% to above $47,700 [9][10] Market Reactions - The US dollar index initially fell by nearly 0.2% but later turned to an increase [4][12] - The Japanese yen appreciated by approximately 0.7%, marking its largest gain in nearly two weeks [1] - Gold prices remained stable, with spot gold slightly up by over 0.2% [6][15] - Silver prices showed minimal movement, with spot silver remaining flat [7]