Core Insights - The consumer price index (CPI) remained stable in August, with a month-on-month change of 0% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.4% [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 0.9% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth [1][4] CPI Analysis - The year-on-year decline in CPI is attributed to a high comparison base from the previous year and lower-than-seasonal food price increases in August [1][2] - The tail effect from last year's price changes contributed approximately -0.9 percentage points to the year-on-year CPI in August, with a downward impact that expanded by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - Food prices saw a month-on-month increase of 0.5%, but this was 1.1 percentage points below seasonal levels, with significant year-on-year declines in pork, eggs, and fresh vegetables [4] Food Price Dynamics - Year-on-year food prices decreased by 4.3%, with the decline expanding by 2.7 percentage points compared to the previous month, contributing an additional 0.51 percentage points to the CPI's year-on-year decline [4] - Specific declines included pork prices down 16.1%, fresh vegetables down 15.2%, and eggs down 14.2%, all showing an increase in downward pressure on CPI compared to the previous month [4] Core CPI and Industrial Prices - The core CPI's year-on-year increase of 0.9% reflects ongoing consumer demand and the effectiveness of policies aimed at boosting consumption [4][5] - Industrial consumer goods prices, excluding energy, rose by 1.5% year-on-year, with gold and platinum jewelry prices increasing significantly [6] Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the CPI may remain weak throughout the year, with potential recovery towards the end of the year due to low base effects and supportive policies [6] - The impact of consumption-boosting policies is expected to further support prices of major goods in September [6]

Group 1 - The effects of anti-involution policies are beginning to show in the PPI data, with commodity price increases leading to price recovery in downstream industries [1][3] - In August, the CPI year-on-year growth rate was -0.4%, while the PPI year-on-year growth rate was -2.9%, indicating a steady recovery in inflation [1][2] - The core CPI has shown resilience, with a significant year-on-year increase, despite food prices being a major drag due to the pig cycle [1][2] Group 2 - Food price declines are primarily driven by pork and egg prices, with the pig cycle in a bottoming phase and high inventory levels affecting egg prices [2] - The PPI data reflects a recovery in upstream mining prices, with coal mining and black metal industries showing month-on-month increases of 2.8% and 2.1% respectively [3] - The anti-involution policy focuses on addressing overcapacity caused by "herd investment" in downstream industries, aiming for more sustainable price recovery [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the initial effects of anti-involution policies on PPI, with commodity price increases leading to price recovery in downstream industries, while the CPI is negatively impacted by the pork cycle but shows resilience in service prices [1][3]. - In August, the CPI year-on-year growth rate was -0.4%, and the PPI year-on-year growth rate was -2.9%, indicating a steady recovery in inflation [1][2]. - The food price decline, primarily driven by pork and egg prices, has negatively affected the CPI, while core service prices remain resilient, with core CPI showing a significant year-on-year increase [1][8]. Group 2 - The effects of anti-involution policies are beginning to show, focusing on eliminating excess capacity caused by "herd investment" in downstream industries, with an emphasis on guiding enterprises to standardize competition rather than relying solely on administrative interventions [3][8]. - The mining industry's price momentum has rebounded for three consecutive months, with significant increases in coal mining and black metal mining prices, indicating a recovery in upstream prices [1][8]. - The rise in commodity prices has positively impacted downstream manufacturing industries, with notable price recoveries in sectors such as computer and electronic equipment manufacturing, general equipment manufacturing, and textiles [1][8].

Group 1: Inflation Trends - August CPI year-on-year growth is -0.4%, with a month-on-month change of 0.0%[10] - August PPI year-on-year growth is -2.9%, with a month-on-month increase to 0.0%[10] - Core CPI year-on-year improved significantly to 0.9% compared to the same period in 2024[15] Group 2: Impact of Policies - The effects of the anti-involution policy are beginning to show in the August PPI data, with mining industrial prices recovering for three consecutive months[22] - Prices in the black chain have stabilized, with coal mining and washing industry increasing by 2.8% month-on-month[22] - The rise in bulk commodity prices has positively impacted downstream manufacturing industries, with factory prices showing a month-on-month recovery of -0.05%[22] Group 3: Food Price Dynamics - Food prices, particularly pork and eggs, are the main drag on CPI, contributing -0.81% to the index[13] - Pork prices contributed -0.29% to CPI, while other food items contributed -0.51%[13] - The demand for pork is expected to recover in September, potentially lifting prices from their current low[15] Group 4: Risks and Future Outlook - There are ongoing pressures in the real estate sector, and consumer recovery momentum may not meet expectations[30] - The sustainability of price increases in bulk commodities and their impact on downstream industries will be closely monitored[28]

Core Viewpoint - TianKang Biological has shown significant growth in pig sales and revenue, while emphasizing cost control measures to enhance competitiveness in a challenging market environment [1][2][4] Company Performance - In August 2025, TianKang Biological sold 263,800 pigs, representing a month-on-month increase of 18.03% and a year-on-year increase of 10.15%, with sales revenue reaching 380 million yuan, up 13.43% from the previous month [1] - From January to August 2025, the company sold a total of 2.0155 million pigs, an increase of 8.24% compared to the same period last year [1] Cost Control Measures - The company has successfully reduced pig farming costs to 12.6 yuan/kg in August 2025, with self-bred and self-raised pig costs dropping to 11.8 yuan/kg [1][2] - The cost of pig farming has decreased significantly from approximately 17 yuan/kg in September 2022 to 12.6 yuan/kg in August 2025, reflecting a reduction of over 30% in three years [2] Market Environment - The average pig-to-grain price ratio in China fell below 6:1, indicating a downward trend in pig prices, which has led to the importance of cost control becoming more pronounced [1][4] - The pig farming industry is experiencing new characteristics, including shorter cycles and increased short-term volatility, which necessitates strong cost control capabilities for survival and growth [4] Competitive Strategy - TianKang Biological is enhancing its competitiveness and risk resistance through refined breeding management, improved production efficiency, and cost control measures, including the use of hedging tools to manage market price fluctuations [2][4] - The company anticipates further cost reduction potential as the prices of purchased piglets decline, indicating room for continued improvement in cost management [4]

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery ETF (159275) by Huabao Fund is expected to capitalize on the recovery of the A-share market and the low valuation of the agricultural sector, particularly in the pig farming industry, which is poised for a price rebound [1][2][3]. Company Summary - Huabao Fund has served 64.12 million clients and generated a total profit of 83.2 billion yuan for fund holders, with cumulative dividends reaching 59.4 billion yuan as of June 2025 [1][8]. - The Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery ETF (159275) is the first ETF in the market to track the CSI Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index, which encompasses various segments of the agricultural industry [1][5]. - As of August 2025, Huabao Fund's equity ETF assets under management reached 117.4 billion yuan, solidifying its position as a leading institution in the public fund ETF business [8]. Industry Summary - The agricultural sector has experienced a significant downturn over the past three and a half years, but recent trends indicate a recovery, with the sector's valuation remaining low [3]. - The CSI Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index has a price-to-book ratio of 2.65, which is lower than similar indices, indicating potential for growth [3]. - The pig farming industry is currently at a low price point, with limited downside risk, and is expected to see improved profitability due to a new normal of stable production and price increases over the next 1-3 years [3]. - The seed industry is receiving increased governmental focus, with advancements in biotechnology expected to enhance competitiveness among leading companies [4]. - The CSI Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index has outperformed similar thematic indices and broad market indices since its inception, with a cumulative return of 85.73% from December 2013 to July 2025 [7].

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery ETF (159275) by Huabao Fund is expected to capitalize on the recovery of the A-share market and the low valuation of the agricultural sector, particularly benefiting from the upward trend in the pig cycle [1][2][6]. Company Summary - Huabao Fund has served 64.12 million clients and generated a total profit of 83.2 billion yuan for fund holders, with cumulative dividends reaching 59.4 billion yuan as of June 2025 [1][5]. - The Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery ETF (159275) is the first ETF in the market to track the CSI Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index, which covers key sectors such as pig farming, aquatic feed, animal health, and seeds [1][4]. - Huabao Fund has a total asset management scale of 117.4 billion yuan in equity ETFs, solidifying its position as a leading institution in the ETF business [5]. Industry Summary - The agricultural sector has experienced a significant rebound following a prolonged downturn, with the CSI Agricultural, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index currently at a price-to-book ratio of 2.65, which is lower than similar indices [2][4]. - The pig farming industry is at a low price point, with limited downside potential, and is expected to see improved profitability for quality enterprises in the next 1-3 years due to a new normal of stable production and price increases [2][3]. - The seed industry is receiving increased attention from national policies, with advancements in biotechnology and the potential for accelerated commercialization of genetically modified crops [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Expected to be volatile in the short term and likely to strengthen in the medium term [5] - **Protein Meal**: Expected to remain range - bound [5] - **Corn and Starch**: Short - term: Consider closing out short positions and look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds; Long - term: Support for low - buying in far - month contracts [6][7] - **Hogs**: Expected to be volatile. Spot and near - month prices are likely to be weak, while far - month contracts are supported by de - capacity expectations [1][7] - **Natural Rubber**: Expected to be volatile and slightly bullish in the short term [10] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Expected to be volatile and slightly bullish in the short term [11] - **Cotton**: Short - term: Range - bound; After new cotton is on the market: May face downward pressure [11][12] - **Sugar**: Expected to be volatile and slightly bearish in the long term; Short - term: Range - bound between 5500 - 5750 [15] - **Pulp**: Expected to be volatile [16] - **Logs**: Expected to be weak in the near term and stronger in the far term [18] 2. Core Views of the Report - The agricultural market shows a complex pattern with different trends for various products. The hog cycle is still in a downward phase in the short - to - medium term but may turn around in 2026 if de - capacity policies are implemented. Oils and fats are affected by factors such as weather, trade, and demand, with short - term volatility and medium - term upward potential. Protein meal is expected to remain range - bound. Other products like natural rubber, cotton, etc., also have their own supply - demand and market factors influencing their price trends [1][5] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Oils and Fats - **Logic**: Due to concerns about US soybean demand, US soybeans declined on Wednesday, and domestic oils continued to consolidate. The macro environment includes a weaker US dollar and falling crude oil prices. The US soybean growing area is affected by drought, and the export outlook is pessimistic. Domestic soybean imports are expected to decrease seasonally, and palm oil inventory accumulation may be limited. Rapeseed oil inventory is slowly falling but still high year - on - year [5] - **Outlook**: Short - term: Volatile adjustment; Medium - term: Likely to strengthen [5] 3.2 Protein Meal - **Logic**: International soybean prices are affected by weather, with a possible reduction in US soybean yields in the September report. Brazilian soybean premiums have adjusted, and US soybean exports are affected by the trade war. Domestically, the market is range - bound, and demand may improve as the temperature drops [5] - **Outlook**: Range - bound. Hold long positions at 2900 - 2910 and add positions on dips. Oil mills are advised to sell on rallies, and downstream enterprises can buy basis contracts or price at low levels [5] 3.3 Corn and Starch - **Logic**: Corn prices are generally stable, with local declines. Supply is affected by the release of old - crop inventory and the upcoming new - crop supply. Demand is weak as feed enterprises have sufficient inventory. The price difference between corn and wheat is increasing, and wheat substitution may decline [6][7] - **Outlook**: Short - term: Close out short positions and look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds; Long - term: Support for low - buying in far - month contracts [6][7] 3.4 Hogs - **Logic**: Supply is abundant in the short term, with an expected increase in the second half of the year. Demand shows a stable ratio of fat to lean pigs. Inventory weight has decreased slightly. In the long term, de - capacity policies may drive price increases in 2026 if implemented [1][7] - **Outlook**: Volatile. Spot and near - month prices are likely to be weak, while far - month contracts are supported by de - capacity expectations [1][7] 3.5 Natural Rubber - **Logic**: The price is range - bound between 157 - 161. There are many speculation themes, and the short - term supply is limited while demand is stable. The price may rise due to seasonality [10] - **Outlook**: Volatile and slightly bullish in the short term [10] 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **Logic**: The price is range - bound, following natural rubber and supported by the cost of raw material butadiene. Butadiene supply is under no significant pressure, and demand is stable [11] - **Outlook**: Volatile and slightly bullish in the short term [11] 3.7 Cotton - **Logic**: The current low - inventory and improving - demand situation provides support for cotton prices. The expected increase in purchase prices is limited by the expected large increase in new cotton production. After new cotton is on the market, prices may face downward pressure [11][12] - **Outlook**: Short - term: Range - bound; After new cotton is on the market: May face downward pressure [11][12] 3.8 Sugar - **Logic**: International sugar production is expected to increase, and domestic imports are rising, resulting in downward pressure on prices [15] - **Outlook**: Long - term: Volatile and slightly bearish; Short - term: Range - bound between 5500 - 5750 [15] 3.9 Pulp - **Logic**: The decline is mainly due to the low acceptance of BCTMP pulp. After the 09 contract delivery, the pressure may be alleviated. The market shows a differentiated performance among different types of pulp [16] - **Outlook**: Volatile [16] 3.10 Logs - **Logic**: The price decline is due to lower foreign quotes and weaker domestic spot prices. The market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectations. Supply pressure will ease in the coming weeks [17][18] - **Outlook**: Weak in the near term and stronger in the far term [18]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Oscillation [6] - **Protein Meal**: Oscillation [6] - **Corn/Starch**: Weak oscillation [7] - **Live Pigs**: Oscillation [8] - **Natural Rubber**: Oscillation [9] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Oscillation [12] - **Cotton**: Oscillation with a slight upward trend [13] - **Sugar**: Weak oscillation [15] - **Pulp**: Oscillation [16] - **Logs**: Weak oscillation [16] 2. Core Views of the Report - The supply of live pigs is expected to increase in the second half of 2025, and the pig price is under pressure. However, the "anti - involution" policy may lead to a turnaround in the pig cycle in 2026 [1][8]. - Oils and fats may continue to oscillate and adjust in the short term, but have a high probability of running strongly in the medium term [6]. - Protein meal is expected to continue to oscillate within a range, and attention should be paid to the support at the lower edge [6]. - The market sentiment for corn should not be overly pessimistic. Traders are pre - arranging to stock up, and there are opportunities for short - term profit - taking and long - term low - buying [7][8]. - The upward driving force of rubber prices is limited, but the downside support is strong, and the short - term trend is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger [9][11]. - Synthetic rubber follows the oscillation of natural rubber, and the short - term trend is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger [12]. - Cotton prices are expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger from now to early October, with the key to upward breakthrough being the purchase price. After the large - scale listing of new cotton, prices may be under pressure [13]. - Sugar prices are under increasing supply pressure and are expected to run weakly [15]. - The core driving force of pulp futures is difficult to determine, and the trend is expected to be oscillating [16]. - The log market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectations, and the short - term trend is expected to be weakly oscillating [16]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Live Pigs - **Supply**: In the short term, the planned slaughter volume in September is expected to increase. In the medium term, the supply of commercial pigs in the second half of the year is expected to increase. In the long term, the "anti - involution" policy aims to eliminate excess capacity, but there are resistance to active production cuts [1][8]. - **Demand**: The temperature is getting cooler, the price difference between fat and lean pigs is expanding, and the price ratio of meat to pigs is stable [1][8]. - **Inventory**: The average slaughter weight decreased slightly this week, and the weight inventory is higher than the same period last year, with the main goal of destocking before the National Day [1][8]. - **Outlook**: Before the National Day, the spot and near - month pig prices are expected to remain weak. The far - month contract prices are supported by the expectation of supply - side capacity reduction, presenting a pattern of "weak reality + strong expectation" [2][8]. 3.2 Oils and Fats - **Macro Environment**: The market focuses on the Fed's September monetary policy expectations, and the US dollar is oscillating weakly. Attention should be paid to geopolitical situations and US crude oil supply and demand [6]. - **Industrial End**: The drought - affected area of US soybeans is expanding, and the export demand of US soybeans is affected by Sino - US trade relations. The inventory of domestic soybeans and rapeseed has different trends, and attention should be paid to trade negotiations and policies [6]. - **Outlook**: In the short term, oils and fats may continue to oscillate and adjust. In the medium term, they are more likely to run strongly [6]. 3.3 Protein Meal - **International Situation**: The excellent rate of US soybeans is high, and attention should be paid to weather changes. The discount of Brazilian soybeans has been adjusted, and the export of US soybeans is affected by the trade war [6]. - **Domestic Situation**: The spot price is stable, and the downstream demand is expected to improve. There is no supply gap before December, and attention should be paid to trade relations and national reserve auctions [6]. - **Outlook**: The internal - external price difference may be repaired, and it is expected to oscillate within a range [6]. 3.4 Corn/Starch - **Supply**: The inventory of old - crop corn is decreasing, and new - crop corn is about to be listed. There are doubts about whether there will be a supply gap during the transition period [7][8]. - **Demand**: The downstream inventory is seasonally low, and the procurement intention of large feed enterprises is low, but small enterprises in South China are replenishing stocks [8]. - **Outlook**: In the short term, short - term short positions are recommended to take profits, and opportunities to short on rebounds can be waited for. In the long term, there is a low - buying opportunity [7][8]. 3.5 Natural Rubber - **Market Information**: The prices of various rubber products and raw materials have different changes, and the global natural rubber production and consumption have different trends [9]. - **Logic**: The upward driving force of rubber prices is limited, but the downside support is strong. There are many speculative themes, and the short - term supply may decrease while the demand is rigid [9][11]. - **Outlook**: The short - term trend is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger [11]. 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **Market Information**: The prices of butadiene rubber and butadiene have different trends [12]. - **Logic**: The synthetic rubber market follows the natural rubber market, and the short - term tightness of raw material butadiene provides cost support [12]. - **Outlook**: The short - term trend is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger [12]. 3.7 Cotton - **Supply**: The commercial inventory of cotton is at a low level in the same period, and the supply pattern is tight before the new cotton is listed [13]. - **Demand**: The downstream demand is gradually picking up, and the orders are increasing [13]. - **Purchase**: The expected purchase price of seed cotton by ginners may increase, but the expected large increase in new cotton production will suppress the increase [13]. - **Outlook**: From now to early October, it is expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger, and the key to upward breakthrough is the purchase price. After the large - scale listing of new cotton, prices may be under pressure [13]. 3.8 Sugar - **International Market**: In the new crushing season, the sugar production in Brazil, Thailand, and India is expected to increase [15]. - **Domestic Market**: The domestic sugar is in the pure sales period, and the import volume is increasing [15]. - **Outlook**: The supply pressure is increasing, and the sugar price is expected to run weakly [15]. 3.9 Pulp - **Market Situation**: The pulp futures have been weak, and the main reason for the decline is the low market acceptance of Brilliant Needle pulp [16]. - **Outlook**: The internal contradictions of the pulp market are divided, and the trend is expected to be oscillating [16]. 3.10 Logs - **Market Situation**: The log market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectations, with some positive factors such as cost support and reduced supply pressure [16]. - **Outlook**: The short - term trend is expected to be weakly oscillating [16].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Buy-A" for Hai Da Group and "Buy-B" for Sheng Nong Development, with several other companies rated as "Increase-A" or "Increase-B" [3][4][5]. Core Insights - The agricultural sector has shown a market performance with the CSI 300 index increasing by 2.71% and the agricultural sector rising by 2.02% during the week of August 25 to August 31 [2][20]. - The report highlights a recovery cycle in the feed industry and marginal improvements in livestock farming, suggesting potential growth opportunities [4][5]. - The report indicates that the current market sentiment may be overly pessimistic regarding the impact of rising pig production capacity on profitability, while it overlooks the positive effects of declining raw material costs and potential macro demand recovery in 2025 [5][6]. Summary by Sections Swine Farming - As of August 29, the average prices for external three yuan pigs in Sichuan, Guangdong, and Henan were 13.25, 14.84, and 13.73 yuan/kg, reflecting a week-on-week change of -2.21%, -3.57%, and 0.00% respectively [3][28]. - The average pork price was 19.94 yuan/kg, down 0.80% from the previous week, while the average wholesale price for piglets remained stable at 26.00 yuan/kg [3][28]. - The self-breeding profit was 32.24 yuan/head, while the profit from purchasing piglets was -148.41 yuan/head [3][28]. Poultry Farming - As of August 29, the weekly price for white feather broilers was 7.33 yuan/kg, remaining unchanged from the previous week, while the price for broiler chicks increased by 0.84% to 3.61 yuan/chick [3][43]. - The profit from broiler farming was reported at 1.37 yuan/chick, and the egg price was 7.24 yuan/kg, down 0.82% [3][43]. Feed Processing - In July 2025, the total industrial feed production in China was 28.31 million tons, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2.3% and a year-on-year increase of 5.5% [50]. - The report notes a significant decline in the factory prices of feed products, with the proportion of corn in compound feed at 33.1% and soybean meal at 14.1% [50]. Aquaculture - As of August 29, the prices for sea cucumbers, shrimp, and bass were stable at 90.00 yuan/kg, 320.00 yuan/kg, and 50.00 yuan/kg respectively [57]. - For freshwater products, the price of grass carp was 16.73 yuan/kg, up 0.54%, while the prices for crucian carp and carp showed slight fluctuations [57]. Crop and Grain Processing - As of August 29, the spot price for soybeans was 4005.79 yuan/ton, with corn and wheat prices at 2364.71 yuan/ton and 2428.89 yuan/ton respectively, showing slight declines [65]. - The report indicates that the prices for various mushroom products remained stable during the same period [65].