1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report industry investment rating provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The PMI data fell short of expectations, and stainless steel showed a weak and volatile trend. The nickel market also had a weak performance, with the nickel futures contract showing a decline and the stainless - steel futures contract also under pressure [1][4]. - In the nickel market, although the refined nickel spot had some support, the supply - surplus pattern remained. The stainless - steel market faced downward pressure with a decline in spot trading volume and cooling downstream purchasing sentiment [2][4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel Variety Market Analysis - On July 31, 2025, the main nickel contract 2509 opened at 121,050 yuan/ton and closed at 119,830 yuan/ton, a - 1.79% change from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 143,818 lots, and the open interest was 97,451 lots [1]. - The main nickel contract 2509 was weak and volatile throughout the day, with a decrease in trading volume and a slight increase in open interest compared to the previous day. The short - term downward momentum was accumulating, and the 117,000 yuan/ton level was expected to be a strong support in the medium and long term [2]. - In the spot market, the prices of major brands of refined nickel decreased. The spot price provided support to the futures price, with the premium of Jinchuan nickel changing to 2,200 yuan/ton, the premium of imported nickel remaining at 300 yuan/ton, and the premium of nickel beans at - 450 yuan/ton. The previous day's Shanghai nickel warehouse receipts were 21,705 (- 54.0) tons, and LME nickel inventories were 208,692 ( + 600) tons [2]. Strategy - Given the cooling market sentiment and the supply - surplus pattern, the expected upper range was 123,000 - 125,000 yuan/ton, and the lower range was 117,000 - 118,000 yuan/ton. Short - term range trading was recommended. For trading strategies, only single - side range trading was proposed, while cross - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading were not recommended [3]. Stainless Steel Variety Market Analysis - On July 31, 2025, the main stainless - steel contract 2509 opened at 12,940 yuan/ton and closed at 12,805 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 147,342 lots, and the open interest was 94,448 lots [3]. - The main stainless - steel contract was weak and volatile, with a decrease in both trading volume and open interest compared to the previous day. The 13,100 yuan/ton level was considered a short - term resistance, and the 12,400 yuan/ton level was expected to be a strong support in the medium and long term [4]. - In the spot market, the prices in Foshan decreased by 50 yuan/ton compared to the previous day, and the trading volume declined. The nickel - iron market price also decreased, and it was expected to remain stable in the short term. The stainless - steel prices in Wuxi and Foshan were both 13,000 yuan/ton, and the 304/2B premium was 250 - 450 yuan/ton [4]. Strategy - Since the main stainless - steel contract formed a bottom - divergence structure at 12,400 yuan/ton, it was waiting to break through the 120 - day moving - average resistance. The expected upper range was around 13,100 yuan/ton, and the lower range was 12,400 - 12,500 yuan/ton. Short - term range trading was recommended. The single - side trading strategy was neutral, and cross - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading were not recommended [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential rebound of gold prices following a significant drop on July 31, influenced by strong ADP data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards gold [1]. Group 1: Market Analysis - The US dollar index has risen for five consecutive days, approaching the 100 mark, suggesting a high risk for short positions as negative news has already been priced in [1]. - Gold prices are currently supported by the weekly MA20 moving average and daily support levels around the 3270-3280 range, indicating a potential stabilization [1]. - If gold prices can effectively break through the resistance zone of 3320-3330, there is potential for upward movement towards the 3360 level; otherwise, prices may remain within the 3270-3320 range [1]. Group 2: Trading Recommendations - A trading strategy is suggested to buy gold in the range of 3285-3280, with a stop loss at 3373 and a target price of 3315 [3].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - On the 29th, glass and soda ash prices were weak. The recent significant price fluctuations of glass and soda ash are the result of intense industry and capital games. The previous upward trend was mainly affected by their own supply disturbances and the expected coal supply disturbances. The market has been trading on the anti - involution logic, with strong bullish sentiment for commodities. The futures prices of glass and soda ash have risen significantly driven by supply and cost increases. The limit - down on the 28th was also affected by market sentiment, with intense capital games and multiple varieties hitting the limit - down, including glass and soda ash. [2] - Recently, the fundamentals of glass and soda ash are still not ideal, but under strong expectations, their prices are likely to rise due to capital influence. [2] Group 3: Market Analysis - The fundamentals of glass and soda ash are still not good recently, but due to strong expectations, prices are easily driven up by capital. [2] Group 4: Trading Strategy - Buy call options on dips. [2] Group 5: Futures Data Summary Soda Ash Futures | Contract | 1 - month | 5 - month | 9 - month | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Closing Price | 1313 | 1368 | 1188 | | Change | 13 | 34 | - 35 | | Change Rate | 1.0% | 2.55% | - 2.86% | | 5 - 9 Price Difference Closing | - 55 | | | | 5 - 9 Price Difference Change | - 21 | | | | 1 - 5 Price Difference Closing | 180 | | | | 1 - 5 Price Difference Change | 69 | | | | 9 - 1 Price Difference Closing | - 125 | | | | 9 - 1 Price Difference Change | - 48 | | | | Spot Price (East China) | 1250 | | | | Main Contract Basis | 122 | | | [1] Glass Futures (Not fully presented in the data, only spot price information) | Spot Region | Spot Price | | --- | --- | | East China | 1350 | | South | 1320 | | Northwest | 11020 | [1]

Report Overview - This is a black metal research report released by the Commodity Research Institute on July 29, 2025, covering steel, coking coal and coke, iron ore, and ferroalloys [3][7][12] Industry Investment Rating - There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating Core Viewpoints - The steel market lacks price drivers and follows raw material trends in the short term. The trading logic of coking coal and coke may shift to fundamental factors, with short - term downward adjustment space for coking coal prices. Iron ore prices are expected to remain high, and the ferroalloy market is affected by the coking coal market [4][11][17] Summary by Category Steel - **Related Information**: Trump may impose 15% - 20% tariffs on imports from countries without separate trade agreements with the US. In H1 2025, China completed 1.6474 trillion yuan in transportation fixed - asset investment. Shanghai rebar is 3390 yuan/ton (-40), Beijing rebar is 3300 yuan/ton (-60), Shanghai hot - rolled coil is 3440 yuan/ton (-60), and Tianjin hot - rolled coil is 3380 yuan/ton (-60) [3] - **Logic Analysis**: The black sector oscillated weakly at night. Steel production cuts slowed, rebar destocked while hot - rolled coil stocked up. Steel exports remained high, but hot - rolled apparent demand declined in July. The market sentiment improved, but steel may lack price drivers and follow raw material trends. If over - production checks are implemented, steel prices may rise. The exchange's coking coal position limit may lead to steel price adjustments [4] - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral: Steel will oscillate, and long positions are advised to be closed. Arbitrage: Wait and see. Options: Wait and see [5][6][8] Coking Coal and Coke - **Related Information**: On July 28, the auction price of coking coal in Lvliang and Linfen decreased. Shanxi Lvliang quasi - first - grade coke (wet - quenched) warehouse receipt is 1435 yuan/ton, etc. [9][10] - **Logic Analysis**: After the sentiment cools down, the trading logic may shift to fundamentals. The short - term supply - demand gap of coking coal may ease, and there is short - term downward adjustment space for prices. Mid - term, focus on over - production checks and inventory release [11][13] - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral: Coking coal prices may adjust downward in the short term, with intense market competition. Arbitrage: Wait and see. Options: Wait and see. Spot - futures: Wait and see [14] Iron Ore - **Related Information**: On July 28, China - US economic and trade teams held talks in Stockholm. Trump may impose tariffs. From July 21 - 27, China's 47 - port iron ore arrivals were 23.197 million tons, a decrease of 1.921 million tons. Qingdao Port PB powder is 770 yuan/ton (-12) [15] - **Logic Analysis**: Iron ore prices oscillated at night. The market sentiment cooled due to coking coal price drops. Supply from mainstream mines is in a seasonal low, and non - mainstream mine shipments are high. Iron ore demand remains resilient. Current prices are at a reasonable level, and short - term prices are expected to remain high [17] - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral: High - level operation. Arbitrage: Wait and see. Options: Wait and see [18] Ferroalloys Silicon Iron - **Related Information**: On July 28, Tianjin Port semi - carbonate average price is 35 yuan/ton - degree. A Jiangsu steel mill set the 75B silicon iron purchase price at 6170 yuan/ton, up 600 yuan/ton [19] - **Logic Analysis**: On July 28, silicon iron spot prices were weak. Supply increased with price rises, and demand was supported by steel production. The coking coal market adjustment affected market sentiment, and long positions are advised to be closed [20] Manganese Silicon - **Related Information**: On July 28, Tianjin Port semi - carbonate price increased by 0.1 yuan/ton - degree [21] - **Logic Analysis**: On July 28, manganese ore spot prices were strong, and manganese silicon spot prices were weak. Supply increased, demand was supported by steel profits, and the coking coal adjustment affected sentiment. Long positions are advised to be closed [23] - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral: Close long positions due to coking coal impact. Arbitrage: Close long - silicon - iron short - manganese - silicon positions, and consider spot - futures positive arbitrage at low basis. Options: Wait and see [24]

Report Overview - Report Date: July 29, 2025 - Report Author: Wang Mingwei from Dayue Futures Investment Consulting Department - Contact Information: 0575 - 85226759 - Report Type: Rapeseed Meal Morning Report 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - Rapeseed meal RM2509 is expected to oscillate within the range of 2600 - 2660. Influenced by the low inventory of imported rapeseed and the tariff increase on Canadian oil residue cakes by China, the price rose and then fell. Driven by soybean meal, the price will return to range - bound oscillation in the short term [9]. - The spot market supply - tightness expectation has improved due to the peak season of domestic aquaculture and the listing of domestic rapeseed, while the demand side maintains a good expectation [11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Daily Prompt - Rapeseed meal oscillates and falls back, affected by soybean meal trends and technical consolidation. Low oil - mill开机 rates and low inventories support the market. The short - term demand for rapeseed meal spot is in the peak season. Although the arrival volume of imported rapeseed increases, the short - term inventory pressure of oil mills is not significant. The short - term market will maintain range - bound oscillation [9]. 3.2 Recent News - Domestic aquaculture has entered the peak season, and the listing of domestic rapeseed has improved the supply - tightness expectation in the spot market, while the demand side maintains a good expectation [11]. - The annual output of Canadian rapeseed has decreased slightly, supporting the overseas futures market. China has imposed additional tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil and oil residue cakes, and the anti - dumping investigation on Canadian rapeseed imports is still ongoing, with the future result uncertain [11]. - The global rapeseed output has decreased slightly this year, mainly due to the decrease in EU rapeseed output and the lower - than - expected output in Canada [11]. - The Russia - Ukraine conflict continues. The decrease in Ukrainian rapeseed output and the increase in Russian rapeseed output offset each other. There is still a possibility of an increase in global geopolitical conflicts, which supports commodities [11]. 3.3 Long and Short Concerns - **Likely to be Bullish**: China's additional tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil and oil residue cakes; low inventory pressure of oil - mill rapeseed meal [12]. - **Likely to be Bearish**: The listing of domestic rapeseed in June; the uncertainty of China's anti - dumping investigation on Canadian rapeseed imports and the seasonal off - peak demand for rapeseed meal [13]. - **Current Main Logic**: The market focuses on domestic aquaculture demand and the expectation of the tariff war on Canadian rapeseed [13]. 3.4 Fundamental Data - **Supply and Demand Balance Sheets**: The report provides the supply - demand balance sheets of domestic rapeseed and rapeseed meal from 2014 to 2023, including data such as harvest area, output, inventory, and consumption [25][26]. - **Price and Transaction Data**: From July 17th to July 28th, the trading average price of soybean meal fluctuated between 2929 - 2990 yuan/ton, and the trading volume fluctuated between 8.35 - 21.13 million tons. The trading average price of rapeseed meal fluctuated between 2580 - 2640 yuan/ton, and the trading volume fluctuated between 0 - 99 million tons [14]. - **Inventory Data**: Rapeseed meal inventory is 1.51 million tons, an increase of 228% week - on - week compared to last week's 0.46 million tons and a decrease of 58.06% year - on - year compared to 3.6 million tons in the same period last year [9]. - **Import Data**: The arrival volume of imported rapeseed in July was lower than expected, and the import cost fluctuated slightly [27]. 3.5 Position Data - The main short positions in rapeseed meal increased, and funds flowed out [9]. 3.6 Rapeseed Meal Views and Strategies - **Viewpoint**: Rapeseed meal RM2509 will oscillate within the range of 2600 - 2660. Influenced by the low inventory of imported rapeseed and the tariff increase on Canadian oil residue cakes by China, the price rose and then fell. Driven by soybean meal, the price will return to range - bound oscillation in the short term [9]. - **Analysis of Influencing Factors**: - **Fundamentals**: Low oil - mill开机 rates and low inventories support the market. The short - term demand for rapeseed meal spot is in the peak season. Although the arrival volume of imported rapeseed increases, the short - term inventory pressure of oil mills is not significant [9]. - **Basis**: The spot price is 2580 yuan/ton, and the basis is - 80, indicating a discount to the futures price [9]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of rapeseed meal is 1.51 million tons, an increase of 228% week - on - week and a decrease of 58.06% year - on - year [9]. - **Market**: The price is below the 20 - day moving average but moving upwards [9]. - **Main Position**: The main short positions increased, and funds flowed out [9].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the recent decline in alumina prices, which fell over 6% during midday trading on Monday, is primarily attributed to a collective pullback in commodity markets, although deeper underlying factors are at play [1] Group 2 - The night trading session saw a slight rebound in alumina prices, but this was followed by a subsequent decline, suggesting volatility in the market [1] - Institutional analysis suggests that the apparent drop in prices is not merely a reaction to market trends but is influenced by more complex factors [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The overall atmosphere of bulk chemical products is strong, and the PTA market has risen. However, the spot market basis has weakened due to the PTA main supplier's shipments and the weakening of the quoted basis. The PTA processing fee has entered a low - range, and new device production expectations on the supply side and the off - season on the demand side make it difficult for unplanned device overhauls to boost prices. The polyester industry chain is driven by fundamentals, with weakening supply - demand expectations leading to a full - line price decline. PTA will move in a volatile manner, with cost being the dominant factor [2]. - In the short term, after the release of emotions, the market will generally follow cost fluctuations. It is expected that PX, PTA, and PR will operate in a volatile manner [2]. Summary by Related Catalogs Price Information - **Upstream**: On July 25, 2025, the futures settlement price of WTI crude oil was $65.16 per barrel, down 1.32% from the previous value; the futures settlement price of Brent crude oil was $68.44 per barrel, down 1.07%; the spot price of naphtha (CFR Japan) was $580.50 per ton, up 0.76%; the spot price of xylene (isomeric grade, FOB Korea) was $720.50 per ton, up 0.70% [1]. - **PTA**: On July 25, 2025, the CZCE TA main - contract closing price was 4,936 yuan per ton, up 1.77% from the previous value; the settlement price was 4,902 yuan per ton, up 1.83%. The spot price of PTA in the domestic market was 4,894 yuan per ton, up 1.66% [1]. - **PX**: On July 25, 2025, the CZCE PX main - contract closing price was 7,062 yuan per ton, up 1.52% from the previous value; the settlement price was 7,022 yuan per ton, up 1.74%. The spot price of p - xylene in the domestic market was 6,840 yuan per ton, up 1.76% [1]. - **PR**: On July 25, 2025, the CZCE PR main - contract closing price was 6,130 yuan per ton, up 1.46% from the previous value; the settlement price was 6,088 yuan per ton, up 1.16%. The market price of polyester bottle - chips in the East China market was 6,080 yuan per ton, up 1.25% [1]. - **Downstream**: On July 25, 2025, the CCFEI price index of polyester staple fiber was 6,600 yuan per ton, up 0.23% from the previous value; the CCFEI price index of polyester chips was 5,950 yuan per ton, up 1.02% [2]. Supply - related Information - **Device Information**: The 2.5 - million - ton PTA device of Dongying United was under maintenance from June 28 for 40 - 45 days. The 2 - million - ton PTA device of Yisheng Hainan is expected to undergo technical transformation for 3 months starting from August 1 [2]. - **Inventory and Market Situation**: Currently, PX inventory is at a historical low, and the domestic PX is in a destocking cycle. PTA will have new device production in the third quarter, which is misaligned with PX in terms of time [2]. Demand - related Information - **Industry Operating Rate**: On July 25, 2025, the operating rate of the PX in the polyester industry chain was 77.29%, unchanged from the previous value; the PTA industry chain load rate of PTA factories was 80.59%, unchanged; the load rate of polyester factories was 87.01%, unchanged [1]. - **Sales Rate**: On July 25, 2025, the sales rate of polyester filament was 29%, down 15 percentage points from the previous value; the sales rate of polyester staple fiber was 78%, up 10 percentage points; the sales rate of polyester chips was 130%, up 44 percentage points [1]. Market Analysis and Strategy - **PX**: This week, the PX price rose after a stalemate, with the absolute price on Friday up 4.2% to $874 per ton CFR compared to the previous period. The weekly average price rebounded slightly, up 1.2% to $851 per ton CFR. Whether the PX profit can continue to rise depends on more unexpected factors. Currently, due to the off - season of polyester consumption and the significant decline in PTA processing fees, there is a strong expectation of a decline in downstream operating rates [2]. - **PTA**: In the third quarter, PTA will have new device production, and the current PTA processing fee is in a low - range. The polyester factories actually carried out maintenance in July, and the operating rate decreased significantly compared to June. Attention should be paid to whether the rumors of several PTA device overhauls in early August will be realized [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Affected by the anti - involution trend, bulk commodities are strong. The TA2509 contract closed at 4,936 yuan per ton (up 2.53%), with an intraday trading volume of 1.2 million lots; the PX2509 contract closed at 7,062 yuan per ton (up 2.32%), with an intraday trading volume of 190,000 lots; the PR2509 contract closed at 6,130 yuan per ton (up 1.86%), with an intraday trading volume of 62,600 lots. It is expected that PX, PTA, and PR will operate in a volatile manner [2].

Report Summary 1. Market Performance - This week, the prices of domestic oil futures fluctuated and consolidated. The Y2509 soybean oil contract closed at 8,144 yuan/ton, down 0.20%; the P2509 palm oil contract closed at 8,936 yuan/ton, down 0.31%; and the OI2509 rapeseed oil contract closed at 9,457 yuan/ton, down 1.35% [5][30]. 2. Important Information Palm Oil - The president of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said that Indonesia's palm oil exports in 2025 may fall from 29.5 million tons last year to 28 million tons, while the production of crude palm oil is expected to increase to 50 million tons, up from 48.2 million tons last year [6][30]. - Malaysian palm oil prices fell 0.93%. The export volume of palm oil from Malaysia from July 1 - 25 was 896,484 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 15.22% [6][30]. Soybean Oil - As of July 20, the flowering rate of US soybeans was 62% (47% last week, 63% last year, and a historical average of 63%), and the good - to - excellent rate was 68% (70% a week ago, 68% last year). US soybeans fell 1.28% this week [7][30]. 3. Spot Analysis - As of July 24, 2025, the spot price of Grade 4 soybean oil in Zhangjiagang was 8,310 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at an average level compared to the past five years [9]. - As of July 25, 2025, the spot price of 24 - degree palm oil in Guangdong was 9,000 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively high level compared to the past five years [10]. - As of July 24, 2025, the spot price of Grade 4 rapeseed oil in Jiangsu was 9,540 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [12]. 4. Other Data - As of July 23, 2025, the national soybean oil inventory increased by 59,000 tons to 1.237 million tons, and the national commercial palm oil inventory increased by 24,000 tons to 569,000 tons [16]. - As of July 24, 2025, the port's imported soybean inventory was 6,756,740 tons [19]. - As of July 24, 2025, the basis of Grade 4 soybean oil in Zhangjiagang was 144 yuan/ton, down 42 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [20][21]. - As of July 24, 2025, the basis of rapeseed oil in Jiangsu was 48 yuan/ton, down 76 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [23]. 5. Comprehensive Analysis - This week, some domestic commodities rose significantly under the policy stimulus, but the oil futures prices remained stable and fluctuated. The supply - demand fundamentals of the Malaysian palm oil market are weak, lacking the impetus for active price increases [31]. - From the arrival schedule of soybeans in China, the arrival of soybeans from July to September is sufficient, and factories will continue to maintain high - volume crushing. The operating rate of key domestic oil mills remains high, with sufficient soybean oil supply, general downstream demand, and a rapid increase in domestic oil inventories. It is more likely that domestic oils will continue to fluctuate and consolidate [8][31].

Group 1 - The ETF market opened with mixed performance, with the Huabao Sci-Tech AI ETF (589520) leading the gains at 1.92% [1] - The Sci-Tech Board AI ETF (588930) increased by 1.72%, while the Guotai Sci-Tech Chip ETF (589100) rose by 1.54% [1] - The Energy and Chemical ETF (159981) experienced the largest decline at 3.63%, followed by the Coal ETF (515220) down 2.24%, and the Commodity ETF (510170) falling by 1.57% [1]

Group 1 - The Chinese government proposed the establishment of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to promote multilateralism and address the digital divide [2] - The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference emphasized the need for accelerated digital infrastructure development, including clean power and AI standards [3] - Major foreign financial institutions have raised their economic growth forecasts for China following the release of Q2 economic data, with increases ranging from 0.3% to 0.6% [4] Group 2 - The establishment of the China Capital Market Society marks the creation of an official think tank for the capital market, with significant figures from the China Securities Regulatory Commission involved [5] - The stablecoin sector in Hong Kong is gaining attention, with analysts suggesting that clearer regulatory frameworks will drive growth and support the internationalization of the Renminbi [5] - A well-known private equity firm,淡水泉投资, is optimistic about structural investment opportunities in high-quality Chinese assets and the globalization of advantageous industries [5] Group 3 - The World Artificial Intelligence Conference showcased advancements in smart connected vehicles and AI technologies from companies like Alibaba and Baidu [6] - A new action plan for autonomous driving in Shanghai aims for significant milestones by 2027, including L4-level passenger transport and extensive road coverage [6] - The National Cyberspace Administration reported that 474 large models have completed registration, with over 30 billion registered users for these applications [6] Group 4 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is prepared to intervene in the currency market if the Hong Kong dollar's exchange rate with the US dollar falls to 7.85 [8] - 华熙生物 addressed false information circulating on social media regarding the company, clarifying the background of the individual responsible for the misinformation [9] - 京东健康 is upgrading its AI medical model system to enhance the coverage of its internet hospital services [9] Group 5 - As of June 30, the total net asset value of public funds in China reached a record high of 34.39 trillion yuan, with bond funds leading the growth [14] - The recent surge in industrial commodity futures prices has prompted exchanges to implement risk control measures to manage trading activity [15]