1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The report suggests a band - trading approach for treasury bond futures. It indicates that the bond market may enter a period of oscillation as the 10 - year treasury bond yield faces significant resistance around 1.75%. It advises against chasing high prices and recommends taking profit on previous long positions [1][3] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1. Market Conditions - On Thursday, treasury bond futures opened higher across the board, with narrow intraday fluctuations. Medium - and long - term bonds closed higher, while short - term bonds weakened at the end of the session. Spot bond yields first declined and then rose, with most turning upward by the end of the day. The open market had a net withdrawal of 20.35 billion yuan, and the funds were loose, with DR001 remaining at 1.31% [1] 3.2. Intraday News - The second group leader meeting of the Ministry of Finance and the central bank aims to jointly ensure the better implementation of fiscal and monetary policies - Bloomberg reported that China is considering measures to curb stock market speculation and seek stable development of the A - share market - Federal Reserve Governor Waller suggested starting interest rate cuts this month and multiple cuts in the next 3 - 6 months, with the pace depending on data [2] 3.3. Market Judgment - The opening of spot bonds continued the upward trend from the previous day's close, driving treasury bond futures to open higher. Then, each variety basically maintained a narrow - range shock. The A - share market fell for the third consecutive day, with the Shanghai Composite Index dropping by up to 2% during the session, and the previous hot sectors experiencing greater declines. However, the bond market did not gain more upward momentum. After the futures market closed, spot bonds weakened, indicating a lack of further upward drivers in the bond market [3] 3.4. Treasury Bond Futures Daily Data - **Contract Prices and Changes**: TS2512 was at 102.44 (unchanged), TF2512 at 105.745 (up 0.055), T2512 at 108.27 (up 0.15), and TL2512 at 117.4 (up 0.37) - **Contract Positions and Changes**: TS contract positions increased by 429 to 76,004 hands, TF by 3,428 to 142,981 hands, T by 4,090 to 217,136 hands, and TL decreased by 2,021 to 140,684 hands - **Basis and Changes**: TS basis (CTD) was - 0.0299 (down 0.0074), TF basis (CTD) was 0.0269 (down 0.0577), T basis (CTD) was 0.3866 (down 0.0537), and TL basis (CTD) was 0.8792 (up 0.1384) - **Trading Volume and Changes**: TS main contract trading volume increased by 5,941 to 31,545 hands, TF by 501 to 62,934 hands, T decreased by 2,944 to 83,913 hands, and TL decreased by 21,692 to 135,244 hands [4]

Group 1 - The recent performance of the euro against the dollar has been "lackluster," leading to doubts about the sustainability of the rebound, but market sentiment is not as pessimistic as it seems, indicating a potential for further upward movement after adjustments [1] - The Federal Reserve's policy is increasingly perceived as dovish, suggesting a shift towards easing and rate cuts, which diminishes the dollar's attractiveness as investors reassess their expectations for interest rate differentials [1] - Structural issues in the U.S. economy are causing investors to question how long the dollar can maintain its strength, indicating a shift in market sentiment from reliance on the dollar to caution regarding its future performance [1] Group 2 - In the Eurozone, while short-term economic data is not impressive, Germany's plans to increase fiscal spending are seen as a potential game-changer, which could lead to a re-evaluation of the euro's value in the market [3] - If Europe implements more aggressive fiscal policies alongside previous trade progress with the U.S., the euro could be viewed as an asset with recovery potential rather than just a defensive currency [3] - Analysts generally expect the euro to reach 1.20 against the dollar by the end of the year, with potential for further gains in the coming years, which could attract more investment at lower levels [3] Group 3 - The current market atmosphere indicates that while there are risks of a decline for the dollar, the euro is viewed as bullish in the medium to long term, though short-term movements require patience and caution [4] - This period may represent a "prelude to a significant directional change" in the market, suggesting that a more substantial trend may be developing [4]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - The report does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core View - The futures index still has support [3]. 3. Key Points from Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Index Data - On September 3, all four major futures index contracts for the current month declined. IF dropped 0.96%, IH dropped 1.29%, IC dropped 1.3%, and IM dropped 1.22% [1]. - The total trading volume of futures indices rebounded on this trading day, indicating an increase in investors' trading enthusiasm. Specifically, the total trading volume of IF increased by 876 lots, IH increased by 5491 lots, IC decreased by 6690 lots, and IM increased by 551 lots. In terms of positions, the total positions of IF decreased by 11,866 lots, IH decreased by 7211 lots, IC decreased by 9914 lots, and IM decreased by 2021 lots [1][2]. 3.2 Basis of Futures Indices - The basis data of IF, IH, IC, and IM are presented in the report, showing the differences between the spot and futures prices [1]. 3.3 Positions of the Top 20 Members in Futures - The changes in long and short positions of the top 20 members in various futures contracts (IF, IH, IC, IM) are provided, including the increase or decrease in long and short positions and the net changes [5]. 3.4 Trend Intensity and Important Drivers - The trend intensity of IF and IH is 1, and that of IC and IM is also 1. The trend intensity ranges from -2 to 2, with -2 indicating the most bearish and 2 indicating the most bullish [6]. - The joint working group of the Ministry of Finance and the central bank held its second meeting to discuss issues such as financial market operations, government bond issuance management, central bank bond trading operations, and the improvement of the offshore RMB government bond issuance mechanism. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.16% to 3813.56 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.65%, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.95%. The A - share trading volume was 2.4 trillion yuan, down from 2.91 trillion yuan the previous day [6].

Core Viewpoint - The financial markets in Europe and the US experienced significant turmoil on September 2, with widespread sell-offs in stocks, currencies, and bonds, driven by concerns over fiscal sustainability and rising debt yields [1][2][4]. Group 1: European Market Reactions - The European market faced a "triple whammy" with the pound and euro sharply declining against the dollar, with the pound dropping 1.52% to 1.3340, marking its largest single-day decline since April 7 [2]. - Major European stock indices fell, with the German index down 1.68%, and the broader European Stoxx 600 index also declining over 1% [2]. - The UK 30-year bond yield surged to 5.69%, the highest level since 1998, reflecting market fears regarding the sustainability of public finances [4]. Group 2: US Market Reactions - The US stock market also faced declines, with major indices dropping, including a more than 1% fall in the Nasdaq [1]. - The VIX index, a measure of market volatility, spiked over 19%, indicating increased investor anxiety [1]. - US 30-year bond yields approached 5%, the highest since July, contributing to the overall negative sentiment in the market [1]. Group 3: Debt Market Dynamics - Rising yields in the European bond market are attributed to increased fiscal spending by governments in response to geopolitical and economic challenges, with analysts noting a "vicious cycle" of rising debt concerns leading to higher yields [4]. - The UK government is facing pressure to implement tax increases, which could further impact the pound and investor confidence [4]. - Historical trends indicate that September is typically a challenging month for long-term bonds, with a median loss of 2% over the past decade for bonds with maturities over 10 years [5]. Group 4: Inflation and Monetary Policy - Inflation pressures in both the UK and Eurozone are limiting the ability of central banks to lower interest rates, with the Eurozone's August CPI rising to 2.1%, above July's 2.0% [6]. - The core inflation rate in the Eurozone remains at 2.3%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures despite a slowdown in service sector inflation [6]. - Market expectations suggest a low probability of interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank before December, with only a 25% chance of a rate reduction [6].

Group 1 - The liquidity gap in September is a major concern for the market, with expectations that the central bank will take action to maintain liquidity levels [1][4] - A significant amount of reverse repos will mature in early September, creating a liquidity pressure of approximately 32,731 billion yuan [2][3] - Despite the liquidity pressure, there are supporting factors such as seasonal easing and limited government bond repayment scale [2][3] Group 2 - Various factors will influence the liquidity situation in September, including long-term liquidity maturities, government bond issuance, fiscal revenue and expenditure, and credit expansion [3][4] - A total of 16,000 billion yuan in long-term liquidity is set to mature, including 10,000 billion yuan in 3-month reverse repos [3] - The government bond supply in September is expected to reach 12,800 billion yuan, which is a decrease of 1,896 billion yuan from August, potentially alleviating liquidity pressure [3] Group 3 - Experts maintain an optimistic outlook on liquidity due to a moderately loose monetary policy and the rhythm of fiscal spending [4] - Historical trends indicate that while liquidity gaps exist, the combination of monetary and fiscal policies can help maintain a favorable liquidity environment [4] - The expected central tendency of the DR001 (the overnight bond repurchase rate) is anticipated to remain slightly below the policy rate [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The asphalt market is in a situation of weak supply and demand, and the asphalt futures will fluctuate in the near term. The supply side shows a decline in the start - up rate and an expected increase in production in September. The demand side is restricted by factors such as funds, weather, and investment data. The cost - side support of asphalt is limited due to the low - level fluctuation of crude oil prices [1]. Summary According to Related Catalogs Strategy Analysis - The operation strategy is range operation. The asphalt start - up rate last week decreased by 1.4 percentage points to 29.3% month - on - month, 3.8 percentage points higher than the same period last year. In September, the domestic asphalt production is expected to be 2.686 million tons, an increase of 273,000 tons or 11.3% month - on - month and an increase of 683,000 tons or 34.1% year - on - year. The start - up rates of downstream industries were mostly stable last week, with the road asphalt start - up rate remaining unchanged at 28.33% month - on - month. The national asphalt shipments increased by 11.17% to 263,800 tons week - on - week. The inventory - to - sales ratio of asphalt refineries decreased this week but is still at the lowest level in the same period in recent years. The resumption of oil extraction in Venezuela by Chevron may reduce the discount for China's purchase of asphalt raw materials. There are factors both promoting and restricting asphalt demand, and the cost - side support of asphalt is limited [1]. Futures and Spot Market - In the futures market, the asphalt futures 2510 contract rose 1.17% to 3,551 yuan/ton today, with the lowest price at 3,547 yuan/ton and the highest price at 3,582 yuan/ton. The trading volume decreased by 3,747 to 105,860 lots [2]. - In the basis market, the mainstream market price in Shandong rose to 3,540 yuan/ton, and the basis of the asphalt 10 contract fell to - 11 yuan/ton, at a neutral level [3]. Fundamental Tracking - On the supply side, the start - up rate of asphalt decreased by 1.4 percentage points to 29.3% month - on - month due to the shutdown or conversion to residue production of some devices. The start - up rate is still at a relatively low level in the same period in recent years [1][4]. - Investment data shows that from January to July, the national highway construction investment decreased by 8.0% year - on - year, and the cumulative year - on - year growth rate increased slightly compared with that from January to June 2025 but was still negative. From January to July 2025, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of the actual completed fixed - asset investment in the road transportation industry decreased to - 2.0%, and the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of the completed fixed - asset investment in infrastructure construction (excluding electricity) decreased to 3.2% [4]. - As of the week of August 29, the start - up rates of downstream asphalt industries were mostly stable, with the road asphalt start - up rate remaining unchanged at 28.33% month - on - month, slightly higher than the same period last year, restricted by funds and weather [1][4]. - The government has proposed a more proactive fiscal policy. As of the end of July, the stock of social financing scale was 431.26 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 9%; the M2 balance was 329.94 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.8%; and the balance of RMB loans was 268.51 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 6.9%. The acceleration of government bond issuance was the main reason for the increase in the growth rate of the social financing scale [4]. Inventory - As of the week of August 29, the inventory - to - sales ratio of asphalt refineries decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 15.5% compared with the week of August 22, remaining at the lowest level in the same period in recent years [5].

Core Viewpoint - The 30-year government bond ETF from Bosera has shown a steady increase in value and trading activity, reflecting a shift in policy focus from monetary to fiscal measures, particularly in the real estate sector [3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of September 1, 2025, the 30-year government bond ETF from Bosera rose by 0.01%, with a latest price of 108.51 yuan [3]. - The ETF has accumulated a 0.28% increase over the past week as of August 29, 2025 [3]. - The ETF's latest scale reached 19.308 billion yuan, marking a one-year high [4]. - The ETF's shares reached 1.78 million, also a one-year high [4]. Group 2: Liquidity and Fund Flows - The ETF experienced an active trading environment with a turnover rate of 11.55% and a transaction volume of 2.23 billion yuan [3]. - Over the past ten days, the ETF has seen continuous net inflows, with a peak single-day net inflow of 1.504 billion yuan, totaling 3.689 billion yuan in net inflows [4]. - The latest margin buying amount for the ETF reached 280 million yuan, with a margin balance of 202 million yuan [4]. Group 3: Historical Performance and Returns - The ETF has achieved a net value increase of 6.74% over the past year, ranking 12th out of 422 index bond funds, placing it in the top 2.84% [5]. - The highest single-month return since inception was 5.35%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being four months and a maximum gain of 10.58% [5]. - The average monthly return during up months was 2.09%, with a historical one-year profit probability of 100% [5]. Group 4: Risk and Management Fees - The management fee for the ETF is 0.15%, and the custody fee is 0.05% [5]. - The tracking error over the past three months was 0.055%, indicating a close alignment with the underlying index [5].

Core Viewpoint - The current lack of demand remains a core issue for the economy, with expectations for fiscal policy to strengthen in the second half of the year, potentially leading to revenue recovery in various sectors from a low base [1] Economic Performance - In the first half of 2025, the overall revenue of listed construction companies decreased by 5.7%, with Q1 and Q2 showing declines of 6.1% and 5.3% respectively, primarily due to local fiscal constraints and a sluggish real estate market [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders in the construction industry fell by 6.2% in H1, with Q1 and Q2 declines of 8.7% and 3.5% respectively, although the rate of decline has narrowed [1] Profitability - The gross profit margin for the sector decreased by 0.2 percentage points, influenced by a reduction in high-margin investment projects and challenges in the real estate sector [2] - The impairment scale decreased significantly by 17% compared to the first half of 2024, contributing to a more stable net profit margin of 2.34% in H1, which remained relatively unchanged year-on-year [2] Asset and Operational Quality - The asset-liability ratio increased both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, attributed to tighter local government funding and a relatively loose financing environment [3] - The net cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of 496.9 billion yuan in H1, which was a reduction in outflow by 22.5 billion yuan year-on-year [3] Contract Signing - In H1 2025, the nine major central enterprises signed new contracts worth 7.8 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, outperforming the overall construction industry which saw a 6% decline [4] - The overseas contract signing maintained robust growth, with a year-on-year increase of 16% in H1, while domestic contracts faced a decline of 2% [4]

Group 1 - Liz Truss criticizes the independence of central banks, suggesting they should be accountable to politicians, indicating a shift in the traditional view of central bank autonomy [1][3] - Truss supports Donald Trump's interventionist stance on the Federal Reserve, claiming that a "clearing moment" for global central banks is approaching [1][2] - The Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, is considering reclaiming some of the Bank of England's powers, reflecting a growing sentiment against central bank independence in the UK [3][4] Group 2 - Trump's potential legal battle over the dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could lead to a more dovish majority in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), impacting U.S. monetary policy [2] - Market reactions to Trump's influence on the Fed include a decline in the U.S. dollar and a drop in short-term Treasury yields, indicating increased uncertainty regarding monetary policy [2] - The criticism of central banks is linked to rising concerns over economic management, with Truss highlighting the negative impact of bureaucratic decisions on housing affordability for young people in the UK [3][5]

Global Economic Overview - The US economy is in a recovery phase, with the S&P 500 index reaching new highs, while US Treasury yields remain stable[1] - The US has implemented a new round of tariffs, with a trade agreement framework reached with multiple countries, though key terms are yet to be executed[1] - Inflation risks coexist with a cooling labor market, leaving the Federal Reserve in a difficult position regarding monetary policy[1] Domestic Economic Conditions - The real estate sector in China continues to face contraction pressures, with the effectiveness of policies like "trade-in for new" diminishing[1] - Government policies in August leaned more towards fiscal measures rather than monetary easing, maintaining high real interest rates that suppress economic vitality[1] - The demand remains weak, with low price levels persisting in the domestic market[1] Asset Allocation Insights - International stock markets are the primary source of profit, benefiting from a weaker dollar and improved international trade conditions[1] - The report suggests a bullish outlook on copper prices and a hedging strategy with oil, while being bearish on international bond markets[1] - The global asset allocation index indicates a shift towards equities, particularly in non-US markets, as the dollar weakens[1] Risks and Challenges - Risks include domestic macroeconomic policies falling short of expectations, potential overseas economic recession, commodity price volatility, and unexpected shifts in Federal Reserve monetary policy[2]