Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints - On November 27, the JM2601 contract closed at 1071.0, down 0.19%. The spot price of Tangshan Meng 5 coking coal was reported at 1420, equivalent to 1200 on the futures market. The macro - situation: the NDRC issued a notice on ensuring the supply of thermal coal in 2026, weakening the market's expectations. Fundamentally, the capacity utilization rate of mines declined this period, and the coking coal inventory of mines and coal washing plants increased for 4 consecutive weeks. The overall inventory is at a moderate level with a seasonal upward trend. Technically, the daily K - line is below the 20 - day and 60 - day moving averages, and the short - term trend is expected to be weakly volatile [2]. - On November 27, the J2601 contract closed at 1607.0, up 0.03%. The fourth round of price increase for coke in the spot market has been implemented. The macro - situation: on November 24, South Korea announced anti - dumping duties on Chinese medium and heavy plates and alloy steel hot - rolled thick plates for 5 years. Fundamentally, in terms of demand, the pig iron output this period was 236.28 (-0.60) million tons, and the total coke inventory is relatively high compared to the same period. In terms of profit, the average profit per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants across the country this period was 19 yuan/ton. Technically, the daily K - line is below the 20 - day and 60 - day moving averages, and the short - term trend is expected to be weakly volatile [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - JM main contract closing price: 1071.00 yuan/ton, down 13.50 yuan; J main contract closing price: 1607.00 yuan/ton, down 12.00 yuan [2]. - JM futures contract open interest: 862195.00 lots, down 16796.00 lots; J futures contract open interest: 48293.00 lots, down 1586.00 lots [2]. - Net position of the top 20 JM contracts: - 112785.00 lots, down 10341.00 lots; net position of the top 20 J contracts: - 274.00 lots, up 101.00 lots [2]. - JM 5 - 1 month contract spread: 94.00 yuan/ton, up 2.00 yuan; J 5 - 1 month contract spread: 144.00 yuan/ton, down 2.00 yuan [2]. - Coking coal warehouse receipts: 0.00; coke warehouse receipts: 2070.00 [2]. Spot Market - Dry Qimantage Meng 5 raw coal: 1008.00 yuan/ton, unchanged; Tangshan first - grade metallurgical coke: 1885.00 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Russian prime coking coal forward spot (CFR): 162.00 US dollars/wet ton, unchanged; Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke: 1670.00 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Jingtang Port Australian imported prime coking coal: 1510.00 yuan/ton, down 50.00 yuan; Tianjin Port first - grade metallurgical coke: 1770.00 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Jingtang Port Shanxi - produced prime coking coal: 1670.00 yuan/ton, down 110.00 yuan; Tianjin Port quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke: 1670.00 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Shanxi Jinzhong Lingshi medium - sulfur prime coking coal: 1610.00 yuan/ton, unchanged; J main contract basis: 278.00 yuan/ton, up 12.00 yuan [2]. - Inner Mongolia Wuhai - produced coking coal ex - factory price: 1380.00 yuan/ton, unchanged; JM main contract basis: 539.00 yuan/ton, up 13.50 yuan [2]. Upstream Situation - The clean coal output of 314 independent coal washing plants: 26.60 million tons per day, down 1.00 million tons; the clean coal inventory of 314 independent coal washing plants: 305.30 million tons per week, up 2.50 million tons [2]. - The capacity utilization rate of 314 independent coal washing plants: 0.36%, down 0.01%; raw coal output: 40675.00 million tons per month, down 475.50 million tons [2]. - Coal and lignite imports: 4174.00 million tons per month, down 426.00 million tons; the average daily raw coal output of 523 coking coal mines: 191.30 million tons, down 2.10 million tons [2]. - The imported coking coal inventory of 16 ports: 456.90 million tons per week, down 31.30 million tons; the coke inventory of 18 ports: 253.40 million tons per week, down 6.10 million tons [2]. - The total coking coal inventory of all - sample independent coking enterprises: 1038.19 million tons per week, down 30.78 million tons; the coke inventory of all - sample independent coking enterprises: 65.29 million tons per week, up 7.14 million tons [2]. - The coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills nationwide: 797.08 million tons per week, up 6.91 million tons; the coke inventory of 247 sample steel mills: 622.34 million tons per week, down 0.06 million tons [2]. - The available days of coking coal for all - sample independent coking enterprises: 12.97 days per week, up 0.10 days; the available days of coke for 247 sample steel mills: 11.05 days per week, down 0.01 days [2]. Industry Situation - Coking coal imports: 1059.32 million tons per month, down 33.04 million tons; coke and semi - coke exports: 73.00 million tons per month, up 19.00 million tons [2]. - Coking coal output: 3975.92 million tons per month, up 279.06 million tons; the capacity utilization rate of independent coking enterprises: 71.71%, up 0.07% [2]. - Profit per ton of coke for independent coking plants: 19.00 yuan/ton, up 53.00 yuan; coke output: 4189.60 million tons per month, down 66.00 million tons [2]. Downstream Situation - The blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills nationwide: 82.17%, down 0.62%; the blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills: 88.56%, down 0.26% [2]. - Crude steel output: 7199.70 million tons per month, down 149.31 million tons [2]. Industry News - The Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, said that the world economy is undergoing profound changes beyond the impact of US tariffs, and Europe must start to seek growth drivers locally as its traditional sources of income are drying up [2]. - According to Bloomberg News, the Pentagon believes that Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD should be included in the list of enterprises assisting the Chinese military [2]. - From January to October, the total profit of the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry was 105.32 billion yuan [2]. - Six departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Implementation Plan for Enhancing the Adaptability of Consumer Goods Supply and Demand and Further Promoting Consumption", aiming to form 3 trillion - level and 100 - billion - level consumer sectors by 2027 [2].

Core Viewpoint - Stocks are rallying due to expectations of a rate cut next month, but there is another significant catalyst: the implementation of the "one big beautiful bill" act early next year [1][2]. Economic Impact - The economy is currently experiencing a soft patch, but anticipated tax cuts for consumers and businesses are expected to provide a stimulus, potentially revitalizing economic activity [3]. - The regulatory easing and tax relief could lead to increased consumer spending, which is crucial for the US economy [4][5]. Market Performance - Companies like Amazon may benefit from increased consumer spending, and there is hope for a recovery in the housing market as well [5]. - The focus is on avoiding a recession, as current stock prices do not reflect a significant risk of recession [6][7]. Growth Expectations - There is an expectation for broader market participation beyond just large tech companies, with hopes that small-cap stocks will also start to perform better [8].

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The macroeconomic data for October indicates a slowdown across various sectors, including industrial production, services, investment, retail sales, exports, and real estate sales, with notable declines in industrial value-added growth to 4.9% year-on-year, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous month [2][26]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Industrial Production**: The industrial value-added growth rate fell to 4.9% in October, with manufacturing showing significant deceleration. The electricity and water industries saw slight increases, while sectors like food and beverage, as well as non-ferrous metals, experienced declines [1][3][4]. - **Investment Trends**: Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year in October, with real estate development investment dropping to 18% of total fixed asset investment, the lowest since 2018. This indicates a reduced reliance on real estate within the economy [1][2][4]. - **Real Estate Market**: The real estate market remains under pressure, with declines in new construction, construction, and completion areas. The second-hand housing market also showed weakness, with both new and second-hand housing price indices reflecting fatigue [5][6]. - **Retail Sales**: Social retail sales grew by 2.9% year-on-year in October, slightly lower than September's 3%. However, offline consumption and service sector spending showed improvement, with retail sales excluding automobiles growing by 4% [6][9]. - **PMI Data**: The manufacturing PMI decreased to 49, indicating contraction, while the services PMI saw a slight increase, suggesting a lack of significant improvement in economic recovery [7][26]. - **Inflation Metrics**: The CPI rose to 0.2% year-on-year, driven by a low base effect from the previous year and supply reductions in certain categories. The PPI remained negative at -2.1%, although the decline was less severe than before [11][12]. Additional Important Insights - **Fiscal and Monetary Policy**: Fiscal spending saw a significant drop of 9.8% year-on-year, while tax revenues remained robust, particularly personal income tax, which grew by 27.26%. However, the overall fiscal policy appears insufficient to counteract the economic slowdown [22][24]. - **Consumer Behavior**: Despite a general decline in retail data, certain sectors like high-end services and overseas brands showed signs of recovery. The demand for services such as business travel and hotel stays remained stable [20][15]. - **Sectoral Disparities**: There is a noticeable divergence between different industries, with some sectors performing relatively well while others face greater challenges. This structural change in the economy necessitates close monitoring [27][26]. This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, highlighting the current state of the economy and various sectors, along with the implications for future investment opportunities and risks.

Group 1 - The company reported a revenue of HKD 434.9 million for the six months ending September 30, 2025, representing a decline of 15.8% [1] - The loss attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 3.2 million, a decrease of 119.4% compared to a profit of HKD 16.5 million in 2024 [1] - The basic loss per share was HKD 0.75, compared to a basic earnings per share of HKD 3.88 in 2024 [1] Group 2 - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, down from HKD 0.02 per share in 2024 [1] - The company faced significant challenges due to fluctuating U.S. tariff policies and adverse macroeconomic factors affecting the entire industry [1] - The uncertain environment, particularly regarding tariff developments, has led the industry to adopt a cautious approach, resulting in extended order cycles and strategic adjustments in business plans [1]

Group 1: Conference Overview - The 2026 Strategy Conference by CITIC Futures was successfully held on November 26, 2025, in Shanghai, focusing on the theme "Sailing Forward" [1] - The conference featured one main forum and eight sub-forums, discussing macroeconomic trends, equity, bonds, commodities, exchange rates, and overseas markets [1] - The event gathered investors from various sectors, promoting an exchange of ideas and insights [1] Group 2: Economic Outlook - The Vice President of the China Macroeconomic Society, Zhu Baoliang, projected a 5% economic growth for China in 2025, supported by growth policies and export activities [2] - Challenges such as insufficient domestic demand, a sluggish real estate market, and increasing local government debt were highlighted, indicating potential overcapacity in the economy [2] - Recommendations for 2026 include maintaining a stable economic growth target of around 5%, implementing proactive fiscal policies, and enhancing market confidence [2] Group 3: Global Economic Insights - CITIC Securities' Chief Macro Analyst, Cui Rong, noted that 2025's tariff disruptions would lead to a clearer global economic environment in 2026, with reduced uncertainties in geopolitics and monetary policies [3] - The forecast includes a cautious outlook on global financial market liquidity and lower returns on risk assets compared to 2025, despite a continued boom in AI technology [3] - Concerns regarding the fragility of AI financing cycles and potential economic risks related to the U.S. midterm elections were also mentioned [3] Group 4: Market and Asset Allocation - CITIC Futures' Deputy Director, Zeng Ning, expressed an optimistic macro outlook for 2026, driven by a sustained easing of global liquidity and fiscal expansions in the U.S. and Europe [4] - The asset allocation strategy suggests a balanced approach, with an emphasis on precious metals and commodities, while adjusting positions based on supply and demand dynamics [4] - Expectations for oil prices indicate a potential downward pressure on price levels, suggesting a cautious approach to oil investments [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company emphasizes that its stock price is influenced by multiple factors including macroeconomic conditions and market sentiment, while its performance adheres strictly to accounting standards and is audited for accuracy [2]. Group 1: Company Performance and Strategy - The recent pre-disclosure of share reduction is primarily aimed at allowing former employees to exit their incentive stock options, which is intended to optimize the incentive mechanism and enhance its effectiveness [2]. - The company asserts that its main business remains stable and that it is progressing steadily in new market segments [2]. - Future efforts will focus on operational improvements and value enhancement to reward investors with solid performance, with relevant updates to be disclosed as required [2].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings were provided in the reports. Core Views Tin - Short - term macro fluctuations are large, but considering the strong fundamentals, maintain a bullish view on tin prices. Hold existing long positions and monitor macro changes and the recovery of supply from Myanmar [3]. Zinc - The downward pressure on the domestic supply side has eased. The price is likely to fluctuate, with the main contract reference range of 22,200 - 22,800 [7]. Copper - In the medium - to - long - term, supply - demand contradictions support the upward movement of the copper price bottom. Pay attention to macro drivers such as overseas interest - rate cut expectations, with the main contract reference range of 85,500 - 86,800 [9]. Nickel - The macro situation is stable, and the fundamentals are weak. However, due to upstream production cuts and low valuations, the price may fluctuate and recover. In the medium term, the supply glut restricts the upside potential, with the main contract reference range of 116,000 - 120,000 [13]. Stainless Steel - Policy - driven factors are difficult to have an immediate impact. The cost support is weakening, and the fundamentals have not improved significantly. The short - term price is expected to be weak, with the main contract reference range of 12,200 - 12,600 [15][16]. Aluminum - The alumina price is expected to remain in a bottom - range oscillation, with the main contract reference range of 2,700 - 2,850 yuan/ton. The electrolytic aluminum price is expected to maintain a high - level oscillation, with the main contract reference range of 21,100 - 21,700 yuan/ton [17]. Aluminum Alloy - The ADC12 price is expected to maintain an oscillating pattern in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 20,300 - 20,900 yuan/ton [18]. Industrial Silicon - The price of industrial silicon is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation. The market is likely to face inventory accumulation pressure in November, with the main price fluctuation range of 8,500 - 9,500 yuan/ton [19]. Lithium Carbonate - The short - term market may maintain a weak and oscillating adjustment, with the main contract reference range of 86,000 - 90,000 yuan/ton [20]. Polysilicon - The price is expected to remain in a high - level range oscillation, maintaining a forward market structure. For trading strategies, consider going long around 50,000 yuan/ton in the futures market and holding or closing profitable positions for sell put options in the options market [22]. Summary by Related Catalogs Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin increased by 0.76% to 293,500 yuan/ton, and the LME 0 - 3 spread rose by 0.71% to 95.67 dollars/ton [2]. - **Fundamentals**: In October, tin ore imports increased by 33.49% to 11,632 tons, and SMM refined tin production increased by 53.09% to 16,090 tons [2]. - **Inventory**: SHEF inventory decreased by 0.46% to 6,229 tons, while social inventory increased by 2.83% to 7,654 tons [3]. Zinc - **Price and Spreads**: SMM 0 zinc ingot decreased by 0.27% to 22,380 yuan/ton, and the import loss was 4,280 yuan/ton [7]. - **Fundamentals**: In October, refined zinc production increased by 2.85% to 61.72 million tons, and the export volume increased by 243.79% to 0.85 million tons [7]. - **Inventory**: China's seven - region zinc ingot social inventory decreased by 3.58% to 15.10 million tons, and LME inventory increased by 0.21% to 4.7 million tons [7]. Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper increased by 0.49% to 86,235 yuan/ton, and the import loss was 858 yuan/ton [9]. - **Fundamentals**: In October, electrolytic copper production decreased by 2.62% to 109.16 million tons, and the import volume decreased by 15.61% to 28.21 million tons [9]. - **Inventory**: Domestic mainstream port copper concentrate inventory increased by 8.80% to 70.49 million tons, and SHFE inventory increased by 1.09% to 11.06 million tons [9]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel increased by 0.90% to 117,750 yuan/ton, and the 1 Jinchuan nickel premium increased by 3.57% to 4,350 yuan/ton [13]. - **Cost**: The cost of integrated MHP - produced electrolytic nickel decreased by 4.84% to 110,810 yuan/ton [13]. - **Inventory**: SHFE inventory decreased by 1.92% to 39,795 tons, and LME inventory decreased by 0.18% to 253,482 tons [13]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Spreads**: The 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) price remained unchanged at 12,700 yuan/ton, and the futures - spot spread decreased by 7.76% to 235 yuan/ton [15]. - **Fundamentals**: China's 300 - series stainless steel crude steel production decreased by 0.72% to 178.70 million tons, and the export volume decreased by 14.43% to 35.81 million tons [15]. - **Inventory**: The 300 - series social inventory (Wuxi + Foshan) decreased by 0.89% to 49.29 million tons, and SHFE inventory decreased by 0.83% to 6.44 million tons [15]. Aluminum - **Price and Spreads**: SMM A00 aluminum decreased by 0.09% to 21,360 yuan/ton, and the import loss was 1,868 yuan/ton [17]. - **Fundamentals**: In October, alumina production increased by 2.39% to 778.53 million tons, and electrolytic aluminum production increased by 3.52% to 374.21 million tons [17]. - **Inventory**: China's electrolytic aluminum social inventory decreased by 5.11% to 61.30 million tons, and LME inventory decreased by 0.37% to 54.6 million tons [17]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spreads**: SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 remained unchanged at 21,350 yuan/ton, and the Foshan broken primary aluminum scrap - to - refined spread remained unchanged at 1,749 yuan/ton [18]. - **Fundamentals**: In October, regenerated aluminum alloy ingot production decreased by 2.42% to 64.50 million tons, and the import volume decreased by 7.06% to 7.64 million tons [18]. - **Inventory**: The regenerated aluminum alloy weekly social inventory increased by 1.44% to 5.65 million tons [18]. Industrial Silicon - **Price and Spreads**: The price of industrial silicon decreased by 50 - 100 yuan/ton, and the 2512 - 2601 spread decreased by 100% to 0 [19]. - **Fundamentals**: National industrial silicon production increased by 7.46% to 45.22 million tons, and the export volume decreased by 35.82% to 4.51 million tons [19]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory increased by 0.37% to 54.80 million tons, and the warehouse receipt inventory decreased by 2.02% to 20.76 million tons [19]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Basis**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 0.16% to 92,150 yuan/ton, and the lithium spodumene concentrate CIF average price decreased by 1.65% to 1,071 dollars/ton [20]. - **Fundamentals**: In October, lithium carbonate production increased by 5.73% to 92,260 tons, and the demand increased by 8.70% to 126,961 tons [20]. - **Inventory**: The total lithium carbonate inventory decreased by 10.90% to 84,234 tons in October [20]. Polysilicon - **Price and Spreads**: The N - type polysilicon spot price decreased by 0.10% to 52,250 yuan/ton, and the futures main contract decreased by 0.08% to 23,315 yuan/ton [22]. - **Fundamentals**: Weekly polysilicon production increased by 1.12% to 2.71 million tons, and the import volume increased by 11.96% to 0.14 million tons in October [22]. - **Inventory**: Polysilicon inventory increased by 1.50% to 27.10 million tons, and the polysilicon warehouse receipt decreased by 3.07% to 7,270 [22].

Group 1: Report's Investment Rating - There is no information about the industry investment rating provided in the report. Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The report suggests that in the short - term, treasury bond futures will mainly fluctuate and consolidate. The short - term expectation of interest rate cuts has declined, but the long - term expectation of a loose monetary policy still exists. The upward momentum of treasury bond futures is limited in the short term, and they will mainly show an oscillatory pattern [1][5]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Variety Viewpoint Reference - Financial Futures Stock Index Sector - For the TL2512 variety, the short - term view is "oscillatory", the medium - term view is "oscillatory", and the intraday view is "weak". The reference view is "oscillatory consolidation", with the core logic being that the short - term expectation of interest rate cuts has declined while the long - term loose expectation still exists [1]. 3.2 Main Variety Price Market Driving Logic - Financial Futures Stock Index Sector - For varieties TL, T, TF, and TS, the intraday view is "weak", the medium - term view is "oscillatory", and the reference view is "oscillatory consolidation". The core logic is that treasury bond futures fluctuated and slightly rebounded yesterday. In October, economic data such as consumption and investment weakened, and the problem of insufficient effective domestic demand still exists. The long - term policy loose expectation supports treasury bond futures, but the necessity of policy intensification within the year is not strong, and the possibility of a comprehensive interest rate cut in the short term is low, limiting the upward momentum of treasury bond futures. Currently, there are signs of weakening both at home and abroad, and short - term risk - aversion demand supports the demand side of treasury bonds [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas: On the evening of November 21st, the New York Fed President's speech hinted at a possible near - term interest rate cut, boosting the December rate - cut expectation. The Fed's expectation management is shifting, and it's possible that key figures will turn dovish in the next two weeks. The US GDP in the third and fourth quarters is expected to face pressure due to various factors such as the decline in core shipments in August, rising unemployment rate in September, and weakening manufacturing PMI in November [5]. - Domestic: The domestic endogenous momentum remains weak and stable. The issuance of 500 billion policy - based financial instruments in October, the accelerated issuance of special bonds in November, and the release of the debt - resolution surplus quota may bring marginal benefits to infrastructure investment in the fourth quarter. The central bank may not be in a hurry to further relax policies in the short term [5]. - Asset Views: Due to the Fed's divergence on the December rate cut, the hawkish tone of the October meeting minutes, and the better - than - expected September non - farm data, the December rate - cut expectation was once suppressed, and the US dollar index rose. After the New York Fed President's dovish speech, the market sentiment was boosted. It is recommended to allocate assets evenly in the fourth quarter and pay attention to the opportunities of stock indices, non - ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, tin), and precious metals [5]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Performance - **Stock Index Futures**: The CSI 300 futures rose 0.15% daily and weekly, fell 4.24% monthly and 3.96% quarterly, and rose 13.11% this year. The SSE 50 futures fell 0.07% daily and weekly, 2.35% monthly and 1.49% quarterly. The CSI 500 futures rose 0.85% daily and weekly, fell 5.735% monthly and 6.25% quarterly, and rose 19.93% this year. The CSI 1000 futures rose 1.10% daily and weekly, fell 3.71% monthly and 4.20% quarterly, and rose 21.31% this year [2]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The 2 - year Treasury bond futures rose 0.014 daily and weekly, fell 0.08% monthly, rose 0.134 quarterly, and fell 0.54% this year. The 5 - year Treasury bond futures rose 0.03% daily and weekly, fell 0.16% monthly, rose 0.25% quarterly, and fell 0.61% this year [2]. - **Foreign Exchange**: The US dollar index was flat daily, rose 0.100% weekly, 0.42% monthly, and 2.383% quarterly. The euro - US dollar exchange rate had no change daily and weekly, fell 23 pips monthly and 221 pips quarterly, and rose 1160 pips this year [2]. - **Interest Rates**: The 7 - day inter - bank pledged repo rate was flat daily, weekly, and quarterly, fell 1 bp monthly, and fell 30 bp this year. The 10 - year Chinese government bond yield rose 0.3 bp daily, was flat weekly, rose 2.1 bp monthly, fell 44 bp quarterly, and rose 0.1 bp this year [2]. - **Hot Industries**: The national defense and military industry rose 4.45% daily and weekly, fell 0.31% monthly and 2.95% quarterly, and rose 17.50% this year. The media industry rose 3.53% daily and 3.50% weekly, rose 0.68% monthly, fell 5.07% quarterly, and rose 30.89% this year [2]. - **Overseas Markets**: NYMEX WTI crude oil fell 1.834 daily, fell 2.93% weekly, 4.76% monthly, 7.13% quarterly, and 19.33% this year. ICE Brent crude oil fell 1.05% daily, 2.77% weekly, 3.21% monthly, 5.50% quarterly, and 16.469% this year [2]. - **Domestic Commodities**: The container shipping to Europe route rose 0.80% daily and weekly, rose 0.97% monthly, fell 4.52% quarterly, and fell 30.50% this year. Gold rose 0.36% daily and weekly, rose 0.58% monthly, 6.10% quarterly, and 50.634% this year [3]. 3.2 Short - term Market Judgments - **Financial**: Stock index futures are expected to rise in a volatile manner, stock index options to fluctuate, and Treasury bond futures to move in a narrow range [6]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold and silver are expected to move sideways [6]. - **Shipping**: The container shipping to Europe route and steel are expected to move sideways, and iron ore is also expected to trade within a range [6]. - **Black Building Materials**: Most black building materials such as coke, coking coal, and silicon iron are expected to move sideways, with some low - valued varieties having potential for a phased rebound [6]. - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials**: Most non - ferrous metals are expected to move sideways, with aluminum and lithium carbonate expected to rise in a volatile manner, and nickel expected to decline in a volatile way [6]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: Crude oil, LPG, asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, and low - sulfur fuel oil are expected to decline in a volatile manner. Most other energy and chemical products are expected to move sideways [8]. - **Agriculture**: Most agricultural products are expected to move sideways, with some such as soybean oil and sugar expected to decline in a volatile way [8].

Economic Indicators - The ICHI Composite Economic Index slightly declined this week but remains near the critical zone, influenced by the base effect from strong post-holiday recovery in previous weeks[1] - The Consumer Sentiment Index rebounded significantly, returning to the expansion zone, indicating enhanced resilience in demand[1] - The Investment Sentiment Index remained stable, reflecting a slight contraction due to the interplay of previous infrastructure investments and high base effects[1] Employment Trends - The unemployment rate for urban youth aged 16-24 (excluding students) in China decreased to 17.3% in October from 17.7% in September, showing the impact of manufacturing expansion and job creation policies[2] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes promoting high-quality employment, focusing on structural and institutional improvements to alleviate structural unemployment[2] - Policies aim to enhance youth employment stability and labor participation rates through education reform and new employment forms[2] Global Economic Context - The Federal Reserve's current policy rate is between 3.75% and 4.00%, with inflation expected to return to 2% by 2026, indicating a prolonged process[7] - In September, the U.S. added approximately 119,000 non-farm jobs, exceeding market expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, reflecting signs of marginal weakness in the labor market[7]