Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - For soda ash, supply is expected to remain ample, demand will continue to decline, and prices will face downward pressure overall. However, there may be variables due to anti - involution speculation. It is recommended to go long on the soda ash main contract at low levels [2]. - For glass, the current price is still relatively high. If it falls to around 1100 yuan, there may be a rebound opportunity if there is an interest rate cut. It is recommended to go long on the glass main contract at low levels [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - Soda ash main contract closing price is 1358 yuan/ton, down 28 yuan; glass main contract closing price is 1196 yuan/ton, down 16 yuan [2]. - Soda ash main contract position is 1428848 hands, up 29928 hands; glass main contract position is 1196462 hands, up 81442 hands [2]. - Soda ash 9 - month to 1 - month contract spread is - 113 yuan, up 1 yuan; glass 9 - month to 1 - month contract spread is - 176 yuan, up 6 yuan [2]. - Soda ash basis is - 106 yuan, up 9 yuan; glass basis is - 112 yuan, up 16 yuan [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - North China heavy soda ash price is 1280 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China heavy soda ash price is 1325 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - East China light soda ash price is 1265 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; Central China light soda ash price is 1220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Shahe glass large plate price is 1084 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan; Central China glass large plate price is 1110 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.3 Industry Situation - Soda ash plant operating rate is 87.32%, up 1.91 percentage points; float glass enterprise operating rate is 75.34%, up 2.34 percentage points [2]. - Glass in - production capacity is 15.96 million tons/year, unchanged; glass in - production line number is 223, unchanged [2]. - Soda ash enterprise inventory is 189.73 million tons, up 0.35 million tons; glass enterprise inventory is 6342.6 million heavy boxes, up 157.9 million heavy boxes [2]. 3.4 Downstream Situation - Cumulative real - estate new construction area is 35206 million square meters, up 4841.68 million square meters; cumulative real - estate completion area is 25034 million square meters, up 2467.39 million square meters [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Premier Li Qiang chaired the ninth plenary meeting of the State Council, aiming to stimulate consumption potential and stabilize the real - estate market [2]. - In July, the prices of commercial residential buildings in 70 cities decreased month - on - month, and the year - on - year decline narrowed overall [2].

Investment Rating - The report provides a standard investment rating for the chemical industry, indicating a positive outlook for specific sectors within the industry [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights the impact of the explosion at Kanto Denka's facility in Japan, which is expected to create opportunities for domestic electronic gas suppliers as Kanto Denka holds a 90% market share in nitrogen trifluoride production in Japan [6][13]. - The first World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing is seen as a catalyst for the robotics industry's development, showcasing technological innovation and attracting talent [6][14]. - The report emphasizes the structural optimization of supply in the chemical sector, suggesting a focus on sectors with significant elasticity and competitive advantages, such as organic silicon and membrane materials [6][15]. Industry Performance - The report notes that during the week of August 11 to August 15, 2025, the CSI 300 index rose by 2.37%, while the Shenwan Basic Chemical Index increased by 2.46%, outperforming the market slightly [6][18]. - The top-performing sub-sectors included modified plastics (up 12.29%) and fluorochemicals (up 5.81%), while the worst performers were civil explosives (down 3.02%) and compound fertilizers (down 1.81%) [6][19]. Price Trends - Key products that saw price increases included hydrochloric acid (up 15.38%) and propylene (up 4.00%), while notable declines were observed in butanone (down 7.16%) and liquid ammonia (down 5.89%) [6][26]. - The report tracks price differentials, with significant increases in the propylene-propane differential (up 33.47%) and decreases in the bisphenol A-phenol differential (down 26.57%) [6][28]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on sectors that may benefit from supply-side reforms, particularly organic silicon, membrane materials, and dye sectors, with recommended companies including Hoshine Silicon Industry and Zhejiang Longsheng [6][15]. - It also highlights the growing demand for health additives and sugar substitutes driven by new consumer trends, recommending companies that emphasize technological and product differentiation [6][16][17].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained rating) [5] Core Insights - The necessity for "anti-involution" in the cement industry remains, with a competitive landscape characterized by high concentration and state-owned enterprise dominance [1][12] - The cement industry is experiencing a significant oversupply, with a projected capacity utilization rate of only 53% in 2024, indicating a need for supply-side reforms to reduce actual capacity [3][22] - Short-term measures such as peak-shifting production will continue to support the industry, while medium-term strategies will focus on administrative measures to limit overproduction [4][30] Summary by Sections Supply Structure - The cement industry is primarily led by state-owned enterprises, with a concentration ratio (CR10) of 57% and an expected state-owned enterprise capacity share of around 45% in 2024 [1][12] - The top ten cement companies include four state-owned enterprises, which collectively hold about 71% of the capacity, facilitating coordinated efforts to stabilize prices and enhance efficiency [12][1] Industry Profitability - The industry is projected to achieve a total profit of 260 billion yuan in 2024, with a profit margin of approximately 4.1%, although this represents an 86% decline from the peak levels seen in previous years [16][20] - The worst period in early 2024 saw over 55% of companies reporting losses, but a recovery is anticipated in the fourth quarter, with profits expected to reach 150-160 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [20][16] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The total cement supply has peaked at around 1.81 billion tons, but demand continues to decline, leading to a significant oversupply issue [22][3] - The expected demand bottom is estimated to be between 1.2 to 1.5 billion tons, indicating a potential decline of 18% to 34% from 2024 levels [22][3] Review of Previous Supply-Side Reforms - Previous reforms included a ban on new capacity and the promotion of peak-shifting production, which successfully reduced new clinker capacity additions from a billion-ton level to a few million tons [2][26] - The industry's profit recovery from 518 billion yuan in 2016 to a historical high of 1867 billion yuan in 2019 was largely due to these reforms [2][29] Future Anti-Involution Strategies - The future governance of "anti-involution" will involve a combination of market, administrative, and legal measures, with a strong emphasis on reducing excess capacity through administrative controls [4][30] - The carbon trading policy expected to be implemented by 2027 will further pressure high-emission capacities to exit the market, promoting a shift towards more efficient production methods [33][35]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report is bullish on the bond market in the short - term, suggesting that the 10 - year Treasury yield may return to around 1.65%. After the adjustment, there are prominent opportunities in credit bonds [1][107]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Historically, inflation, overheating or recovery of the economy, and tightening of monetary policy are the main reasons for the significant bearish trend in the bond market. Currently, the probability of a significant bearish trend in the bond market is low. The bond market is more likely to maintain a volatile pattern in the next 1 - 2 years [1]. - The signals before the inflection point of the bull - to - bear transition in the bond market are weakening. In the future, nominal GDP growth rate, PPI year - on - year growth rate, and institutional behavior (regulatory policies) may be key indicators and signals. CPI recovery is neither a sufficient nor a necessary condition [1][92]. - The current bond market does not have the conditions for a significant bearish trend. The reasons include the low probability of significant tightening of monetary policy this year, weak economic repair momentum, a loose capital situation, uncertain effects of anti - involution policies, and limited external negative pressure on the bond market [1][106]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Characteristics of Past Bond Bear Markets - **2007 - 2008**: Due to overheating of the economy and high inflation pressure, the central bank continuously raised interest rates, and the 10 - year Treasury yield rose from 3% to 4.5%. After the global financial crisis in the second half of 2008, the policy turned to easing [5]. - **2010 - 2011**: After the "Four - Trillion" stimulus plan, inflation pressure climbed again. The central bank implemented tightening policies, and the 10 - year Treasury yield rose from 3.2% to 4.1% [8]. - **2013**: Due to the "Money Shortage" and financial supervision, there was a liquidity crisis. The central bank tightened liquidity, and the 10 - year Treasury yield rose from 3.4% to 4.6% [9][10]. - **2016 - 2017**: With strong financial supervision, supply - side reform, and shantytown renovation monetization, the central bank tightened monetary policy, and the 10 - year Treasury yield rose from 2.7% to 3.9% [11]. - **2020**: After the public health event, the economy recovered, and the policy gradually returned to normal. The 10 - year Treasury yield started to rise in late April [15]. - **2022**: The end of the public health event increased the market's expectation of economic recovery, and there was a negative feedback from bank wealth management. The 10 - year Treasury yield rose from 2.6% to 2.9% [19][21]. - **Common Characteristics**: Policy drive (tightening of monetary policy and strengthening of financial supervision), economic cycle correlation (the bond market is prone to a bearish trend when the macro - economy is improving and inflation is rising), and capital trends (capital is the link between policy and the market) [22][23][24]. 3.2. Inflection Points of Past Bull - to - Bear Transitions in the Bond Market - **2007 - 2008**: The inflection point occurred on January 17, 2007. Before the inflection point, the monetary policy had turned to tightening, the capital was tightened, the fundamentals improved significantly, and inflation pressure increased [24][27][28]. - **2010 - 2011**: The inflection point occurred on July 14, 2010. Before the inflection point, the monetary policy had turned to tightening, the capital was tightened, the economy recovered rapidly, and CPI and PPI had been rising [36][38][40]. - **2013**: The inflection point occurred on April 16, 2013. Before the inflection point, there was a sign of capital tightening, the economy showed a co - existence of recovery and inflation pressure, and the central bank tightened liquidity [45][49][50]. - **2016 - 2017**: The inflection point occurred on October 21, 2016. Before the inflection point, there was no obvious sign of capital tightening, the economy was relatively stable, CPI was not obvious, and PPI rose significantly [53][57][60]. - **2020**: The inflection point occurred on April 8, 2020. Before the inflection point, there was no sign of capital tightening, the economy recovered simultaneously with the bearish trend, CPI was not obvious, and PPI was more obvious [63][66][67]. - **2022**: The inflection point occurred in August 2022. Before the inflection point, there was no sign of capital tightening, the economy had a pre - recovery trend, and CPI and PPI were not obvious [74][77][78]. 3.3. Reasons Why the Current Bond Market is Unlikely to Go Significantly Bearish - **Past Bull - to - Bear Inflection Point Signals**: Fundamental inflection points (leading or synchronous with the bull - to - bear inflection point), policy inflection points (monetary policy tightening), CPI or PPI recovery (PPI bottoming out 6 - 12 months before the bearish trend), and capital inflection points (yield bottom lags behind the capital bottom by an average of 2.5 months). In the future, these signals are weakening [83][85][87]. - **CPI Recovery is Neither Sufficient nor Necessary**: CPI recovery is not a sufficient or necessary condition for the bull - to - bear transition in the bond market. Cost - push inflation has limited impact on the bond market trend [95][96]. - **Current Situation Analysis**: The monetary policy is unlikely to tighten significantly this year. The economic repair momentum is weak, with low nominal GDP growth, negative GDP deflator, and declining PPI. The capital situation is loose, the "anti - involution" policy effect is uncertain, and the external environment has limited negative pressure on the bond market [97][100][105]. 3.4. Investment Analysis Opinions - In the short - term, the report is bullish on the bond market, suggesting that the 10 - year Treasury yield may return to around 1.65%. After the adjustment, there are opportunities in credit bonds, such as long - duration sinking urban investment bonds, capital bonds, and insurance sub - debt. It is recommended to focus on the long - duration capital bonds of Minsheng, Bohai, and Hengfeng banks, and be bullish on urban investment dim - sum bonds and US dollar bonds. Pay attention to the capital bonds of Beibu Gulf Bank, Tianjin Bank, and China Property Insurance [106][107].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply of soda ash is expected to remain ample, demand will continue to decline, and prices will generally face pressure, but there may be variables with anti - involution hype. It is recommended to buy on dips for the short - term main contract of soda ash, while being aware of operational risks [2]. - For glass, the supply remains at the bottom, and the current real - estate situation is not optimistic. However, there is an expectation of restocking as the peak season approaches. If the price drops to around 1100 yuan, pay attention to the opportunity when the 20 - day interest - rate cut expectation may be ignited. It is recommended to buy on dips for the main contract, while being aware of operational risks [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - Soda ash main contract closing price is 1386 yuan/ton, down 9 yuan; glass main contract closing price is 1212 yuan/ton, up 1 yuan. The price difference between soda ash and glass is 174 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan [2]. - Soda ash main contract open interest is 1398920 lots, down 10970 lots; glass main contract open interest is 1115020 lots, up 19010 lots. The net positions of the top 20 holders for soda ash is - 361252, up 3587; for glass is - 264184, up 40727 [2]. - Soda ash exchange warehouse receipts are 10192 tons, unchanged; glass exchange warehouse receipts are 2438 tons, down 805 tons. The spread between the September and January contracts for soda ash is - 114 yuan, down 12 yuan; for glass is - 182 yuan, down 17 yuan. The basis of soda ash is - 115 yuan/ton, up 25 yuan; the basis of glass is - 128 yuan, down 5 yuan [2]. Spot Market - The price of North China heavy soda ash is 1280 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan; Central China heavy soda ash is 1325 yuan/ton, unchanged. East China light soda ash is 1270 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China light soda ash is 1220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - The price of Shahe glass sheets is 1088 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China glass sheets is 1110 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. Industry Situation - The operating rate of soda ash plants is 87.32%, up 1.91 percentage points; the operating rate of float glass enterprises is 75.34%, up 2.34 percentage points [2]. - The in - production capacity of glass is 15.96 million tons/year, unchanged; the number of in - production glass production lines is 223, unchanged. The inventory of soda ash enterprises is 189.73 million tons, up 0.35 million tons; the inventory of glass enterprises is 6342.6 million heavy boxes, up 157.9 million heavy boxes [2]. Downstream Situation - The cumulative new construction area of real estate is 30364.32 million square meters, up 7180.71 million square meters; the cumulative completed area of real estate is 22566.61 million square meters, up 4181.47 million square meters [2]. Industry News - The domestic soda ash market showed a general trend with a lukewarm trading atmosphere. The supply increased as some plants resumed normal operation. The downstream demand was average, mainly replenishing stocks at low prices. The short - term soda ash market is expected to be lightly stable and volatile [2]. - The spot price of float glass was 1153 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan/ton compared with the previous trading day. Different regions had different market conditions, with some prices falling and some remaining stable [2]. Macro - aspect - In July, the housing prices in 70 cities were released. The prices of commercial residential buildings in all tiers of cities declined month - on - month, and the year - on - year decline generally narrowed [2].

Group 1 - The three major indices opened higher and continued to rise during the trading session, with the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index showing slight fluctuations after a strong opening. Key stocks such as Kaisa Bio rose over 5%, with others like Juhua Co., Lianhong New Science, and Zhongfu Shenying also experiencing gains [1] - According to Open Source Securities, the driving force behind the chemical market has shifted from demand stimulation to supply-side reform. The policy catalyst typically follows a period where the Producer Price Index (PPI) is at a bottom state. Currently, the chemical cycle has been hovering at the bottom for a long time based on historical PPI comparisons [1] - Indicators from the demand side, such as Consumer Price Index (CPI), Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), and household leverage ratios, show limited short-term improvement. To optimize the supply-demand structure and promote high-quality development in the industry, breakthroughs may be sought from the supply side [1] Group 2 - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) and its linked funds (017855/017856) closely track the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index. According to the Shenwan secondary industry classification, the top three sectors in the index are refining and trading (28.79%), chemical products (22.8%), and agricultural chemicals (19.45%), which are expected to benefit significantly from policies aimed at reducing competition, restructuring, and eliminating outdated production capacity [1]

Core Viewpoint - The performance of "billion-level" active equity funds has rebounded significantly in 2025, with many funds achieving positive returns due to early investments in popular sectors such as healthcare and technology [1][2][6]. Fund Performance Summary - As of mid-2025, there are 22 "billion-level" active equity funds, with most achieving positive returns by August 15. Notably, Penghua Carbon Neutral Theme A and Yongying Advanced Manufacturing Select A have year-to-date returns of 73.46% and 65.27%, respectively [2][4]. - Other funds like ICBC Frontier Medical A and Ruiyuan Growth Value A have also performed well, with returns exceeding 30% [2][4]. - The funds managed by Zhao Bei (ICBC Frontier Medical A) and Ge Lan (China Europe Medical Health A) have heavily invested in the innovative drug sector, contributing to their strong performance [2][6]. Market Outlook - The market is expected to enter a more resilient and sustainable "slow bull" phase, driven by policy support, liquidity easing, and ongoing industrial upgrades [1][9]. - Multiple institutions are optimistic about the market's mid- to long-term upward trajectory, citing a positive feedback loop in capital flow and improved supply-demand dynamics [7][9]. - The current market sentiment is high, with significant capital inflows from various investor types, including retail and institutional investors [7][9]. Sector Insights - The innovative drug sector is experiencing rapid development, with domestic companies increasingly aligning with global standards and gaining recognition from multinational pharmaceutical firms [6]. - The technology sector, particularly in AI and advanced manufacturing, is expected to drive the revaluation of Chinese assets, supported by structural reforms in traditional industries [9].

Core Viewpoint - The article promotes a series of macroeconomic training sessions organized by Huachuang Macro, scheduled from August 20 to September 6, focusing on various aspects of the economy and financial markets [1][5]. Summary by Sections Training Series Overview - The training sessions will occur daily at 15:30, covering a range of topics related to macroeconomic insights and financial analysis [5][6]. Session Topics and Speakers - **Session 1 (Aug 20)**: Insights into macro "big" directions - Five major concerns, presented by Zhang Yu, Deputy Director of Huachuang Research Institute [8]. - **Session 2 (Aug 21)**: Examination of the "new" economic structure - Ten structural changes, led by Lu Yinbo, Deputy Head of Huachuang Macro Group [8]. - **Session 3 (Aug 22)**: Analysis of deposit migration trends - Three key directions regarding deposits, by Wen Ruoyu, Senior Analyst at Huachuang Macro [8]. - **Session 4 (Aug 25)**: Navigating low interest rate challenges - Optimal solutions in a low-rate environment, presented by Yin Wenqing, Senior Analyst [8]. - **Session 5 (Aug 26)**: Discussion on fiscal "clever" correlations - Ten experiential rules, led by Gao Tuo, Senior Analyst [8]. - **Session 6 (Aug 27)**: Clarifying local fiscal and tax accounts - Local fiscal mechanisms, presented by Yuan Lingling, Assistant Analyst [8]. - **Session 7 (Aug 28)**: Tracking subtle policy changes - Policy observation guide [8]. - **Session 8 (Aug 29)**: Analysis of the US political landscape - Insights into the Democratic and Republican parties, by Fu Chunsheng, Analyst [10]. - **Session 9 (Sep 1)**: Comprehensive export analysis - Multi-dimensional export scanning, led by Xia Xue, Assistant Analyst [10]. - **Session 10 (Sep 2)**: Understanding new dynamics in supply-side reforms - New directions in supply-side reforms, presented by Lu Yinbo [10]. - **Session 11 (Sep 3)**: Logical performance of assets - Review of supply-side reform outcomes, by Fu Chunsheng [10]. - **Session 12 (Sep 4)**: Monitoring exchange rate trends - In-depth exchange rate analysis, led by Xia Xue [10]. - **Session 13 (Sep 5)**: Understanding the reconstruction of order - Strategic multi-gold insights, presented by Li Xingyu, Analyst [10]. - **Session 14 (Sep 6)**: Final session details not specified [12].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the challenges in the service consumption sector in China, particularly the insufficient supply in areas with strong demand, such as elderly care and childcare services [1] - The report indicates that the supply of services is lagging behind demand, with the enrollment rate for children under three years old being less than 10%, significantly lower than the OECD average of approximately 36% [1] - The quality of service supply is also a concern, with an oversupply of low-end and homogeneous services, while specialized and personalized services are lacking [1] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China and six other departments have issued guidelines to enhance financial support for boosting and expanding consumption, focusing on both supply and demand sides [1] - The monetary policy will aim to maintain ample liquidity and reduce overall financing costs to create a favorable financial environment for consumption expansion [2] - There will be an emphasis on policy coordination, leveraging fiscal, employment, and social security policies to enhance consumer capacity and willingness [2]

Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry chain prices are stabilizing, with a slight increase in polysilicon prices, indicating a gradual escape from the vicious cycle of low-price competition, which warrants ongoing attention [1][2]. Price Stability and Production Adjustments - The overall price of the industry chain remains stable, with polysilicon prices experiencing a slight increase. As of August 13, 2023, some companies have raised prices by 1 yuan per kilogram, while others maintained their prices [2][3]. - In July, polysilicon prices reached the cost line, leading to a significant increase in order volumes for leading companies, with some even clearing their inventories. To alleviate supply and demand pressure, some polysilicon manufacturers are planning coordinated production cuts, which, if implemented, could stabilize output in September [2]. - The component production in July was approximately 52.4 GW, slightly down from 53 GW in June, with expectations for August production to remain stable between 52-53 GW. The Chinese market continues to see demand for both distributed and centralized projects [3]. Regulatory Developments - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association has solicited opinions on the draft amendment to the Price Law, aiming to reflect the demands of the photovoltaic industry. This revision is expected to promote rational competition within the industry and provide legal backing for selling at or above the minimum cost price [3].