1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The A - share market showed a pattern of rising in the morning and falling in the afternoon on Thursday, with the main contracts of stock index futures rising and falling differently. The market is influenced by domestic and overseas news and capital flows. It is recommended to sell put options on MO2509 at an appropriate time and maintain a moderately bullish attitude [2][3][6]. - Treasury bond futures closed down across the board. The bond market is under pressure from the equity market, but considering financial and inflation data, it is expected to fluctuate within a range. It is recommended to wait and see in the short - term and focus on the tax - period capital situation and new bond issuance pricing [7][9]. - The prices of precious metals rose first and then fell. The market is affected by factors such as the US PPI data and the attitude of the Federal Reserve towards interest rate cuts. It is recommended to construct a bullish spread portfolio through gold call options and hold long positions in silver or construct a bullish spread strategy using silver put options [10][12][13]. - The main contract of container shipping futures fluctuated. Due to the high growth rate of container capacity and weak European demand, it is expected to be weakly volatile, and it is recommended to hold short positions in the 10 - contract [14][15]. - The prices of non - ferrous metals showed different trends. Copper is expected to fluctuate in the short - term; alumina is recommended to wait and see in the short - term and short at high levels in the medium - term; aluminum is expected to be under pressure at high levels; zinc and tin are expected to fluctuate; nickel and stainless steel are expected to adjust within a range; lithium carbonate is expected to fluctuate in a bullish range [19][21][23]. - The prices of black metals also showed different trends. Steel prices are supported by limited inventory accumulation in steel mills and upcoming production restrictions; iron ore prices are expected to follow the trend of steel prices, and it is recommended to take profit on long positions and wait and see; coking coal and coke prices have seen their futures prices peak and fall back, and it is recommended to take profit on speculative positions and wait and see [41][44][46]. - For agricultural products, the long - term outlook for meal products is positive, but short - term profit - taking is recommended; the price of live pigs is oscillating at a low level, and attention should be paid to the release rhythm of the slaughter volume; the upward movement of corn prices is limited, and attention should be paid to short opportunities; the price of sugar is expected to be bearish [53][55][56]. 3. Summary by Directory Financial Derivatives - Financial Futures Stock Index Futures - **Market Conditions**: On Thursday, the A - share market rose in the morning and fell in the afternoon. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.46%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.87%, and the ChiNext Index fell 1.08%. The main contracts of the four major stock index futures rose and fell differently, and most of the basis was at a discount [2][3]. - **News**: Domestically, the State Council issued a decision to modify the regulations on the entry and exit of foreigners. Overseas, the US Treasury Secretary made statements on issues such as drug tariffs, the sale of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac equity, and interest rate cuts [3][4]. - **Capital Flow**: On August 14, the trading volume of the A - share market reached 2.28 trillion. The central bank conducted 1287 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 320 billion yuan on the same day [5]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Sell put options on MO2509 at an appropriate time and maintain a moderately bullish attitude [6]. Treasury Bond Futures - **Market Performance**: Treasury bond futures closed down across the board. The yield of major interest - rate bonds in the inter - bank market generally rose, and long - term bonds performed weaker [7]. - **Capital Flow**: The central bank conducted 1287 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 320 billion yuan on August 14. It is expected to conduct 5000 billion yuan of 6 - month reverse repurchase operations on August 15 to maintain capital stability [7][8]. - **Fundamentals**: In late July, China's M2 balance increased by 8.8% year - on - year, M1 increased by 5.6%, and M0 increased by 11.8%. The increase in RMB loans, deposits, and social financing scale in the first seven months was significant [8]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Wait and see in the short - term and focus on the tax - period capital situation and new bond issuance pricing. The 10 - year Treasury bond is expected to fluctuate between 1.6% - 1.75% [9]. Financial Derivatives - Precious Metals - **Market Conditions**: The US PPI in July rebounded significantly year - on - year, and the first - time unemployment claims in the week of August 9 were slightly lower than expected. The prices of precious metals rose first and then fell. The international gold price fell 0.63%, and the international silver price fell 1.32% [10][12]. - **Future Outlook**: Although the market sentiment has been affected by trade agreements, the US economic data in July has deteriorated, and there is still a demand for hedging. It is recommended to construct a bullish spread portfolio through gold call options and hold long positions in silver or construct a bullish spread strategy using silver put options [12][13]. - **Capital Flow**: The weak US economy stimulates the expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and the allocation funds have a high interest in precious metals. The positions of gold and silver ETFs are expected to increase [13]. Financial Derivatives - Container Shipping Futures (EC) - **Spot Quotations**: As of August 15, the spot quotations of major shipping companies were provided [14]. - **Container Shipping Index**: As of August 11, the SCFIS European line index and the US West line index decreased. As of August 8, the SCFI composite index also decreased [14]. - **Fundamentals**: As of August 11, the global container capacity increased by 7.9% year - on - year. The eurozone's comprehensive PMI in July was 50.9, and the US manufacturing PMI in July was 48 [14]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: The futures price is in a downward trend. It is expected to be weakly volatile, and it is recommended to hold short positions in the 10 - contract [15]. Commodity Futures - Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - **Spot**: On August 14, the average price of SMM electrolytic copper decreased, and the average premium increased. Downstream demand was mainly for rigid needs [16]. - **Macro**: The US CPI in July increased moderately, and the market expected the probability of an interest rate cut in September to increase. Trump signed an extension of the Sino - US tariff truce for 90 days [16][19]. - **Supply**: The TC of copper concentrate increased slightly. The domestic electrolytic copper production in July increased significantly, and it is expected to decrease slightly in August [17]. - **Demand**: The operating rates of copper rod production decreased and increased respectively. The domestic demand was resilient, but it was under marginal pressure in Q3 [18]. - **Inventory**: COMEX and LME inventories increased, while domestic social inventories decreased [18]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: In the short - term, copper prices are expected to fluctuate within a range, with the main contract referring to 78000 - 79500 [19]. Alumina - **Spot**: On August 14, the spot prices of alumina in different regions remained unchanged [19]. - **Supply**: In July, the production of metallurgical - grade alumina in China increased, and the operating capacity is expected to increase slightly in August [20]. - **Inventory**: On August 14, the port inventory decreased, and the registered volume of warehouse receipts increased [20]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to wait and see in the short - term and short at high levels in the medium - term, with the main contract operating in the range of 3000 - 3400 [21]. Aluminum - **Spot**: On August 14, the average price of SMM A00 aluminum decreased, and the average premium increased [22]. - **Supply**: In July, the domestic electrolytic aluminum production increased, and the proportion of molten aluminum decreased [22]. - **Demand**: The operating rates of downstream industries increased slightly [22]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of domestic electrolytic aluminum ingots increased, and the LME inventory also increased [23]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: The price is expected to be under pressure at high levels in the short - term, with the main contract referring to 20000 - 21000 [23]. Aluminum Alloy - **Spot**: On August 14, the spot prices of aluminum alloy remained unchanged [24]. - **Supply**: In July, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots increased, and it is expected to remain stable in August [24]. - **Demand**: In July, the demand was under pressure, and the market trading activity decreased [24]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory increased, and the inventories in some areas were close to full [25]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: The price is expected to fluctuate widely, with the main contract referring to 19400 - 20400 [25]. Zinc - **Spot**: On August 14, the average price of SMM 0 zinc ingots decreased, and the downstream demand was weak [25][26]. - **Supply**: The processing fees of zinc concentrate remained unchanged. The domestic refined zinc production in July increased significantly, and it is expected to increase further from January to August [26]. - **Demand**: The operating rates of primary processing industries were at a seasonal low, and the downstream procurement enthusiasm was not high [27]. - **Inventory**: The domestic social inventory increased, and the LME inventory decreased [28]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: The price is expected to fluctuate, with the main contract referring to 22000 - 23000 [28]. Tin - **Spot**: On August 14, the price of SMM 1 tin decreased, and the downstream procurement increased slightly [29]. - **Supply**: The domestic tin ore and tin ingot imports in June decreased. The actual tin ore output in Myanmar is expected to be delayed until the fourth quarter [29][30]. - **Demand and Inventory**: The operating rate of the soldering tin industry decreased in June. The LME inventory increased, and the social inventory decreased [30]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to wait and see, and the price is expected to fluctuate widely [31]. Nickel - **Spot**: On August 14, the average price of SMM1 electrolytic nickel decreased [31]. - **Supply**: In July, the production of refined nickel increased, and the monthly production is expected to increase slightly [31]. - **Demand**: The demand for electroplating and alloys was stable, the demand for stainless steel was general, and the demand for nickel sulfate was under pressure [32]. - **Inventory**: The overseas inventory was high, the domestic social inventory increased slightly, and the bonded area inventory decreased [32]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: The price is expected to adjust within a range, with the main contract referring to 120000 - 126000 [33]. Stainless Steel - **Spot**: On August 14, the prices of 304 cold - rolled stainless steel in Wuxi and Foshan decreased [34]. - **Raw Materials**: The price of nickel ore was stable, the price of nickel iron increased, and the price of ferrochrome was expected to be stable [34]. - **Supply**: The estimated production of stainless steel in August increased slightly [35]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory decreased slowly, and the futures inventory increased [35]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: The price is expected to fluctuate strongly within a range, with the main contract referring to 13000 - 13500 [36]. Lithium Carbonate - **Spot**: On August 14, the prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate increased [37]. - **Supply**: In July, the production of lithium carbonate increased, and it is expected to increase in August. The supply is relatively sufficient, but the growth rate has slowed down [38]. - **Demand**: The demand is optimistic, and the demand in August is expected to increase [38]. - **Inventory**: The overall inventory decreased slightly last week, with the upstream inventory decreasing and the downstream and other links replenishing inventory [39]. - **Logic and Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to wait and see cautiously and lightly go long at low prices. The price is expected to fluctuate in a bullish range around 85,000 [40]. Commodity Futures - Black Metals Steel - **Spot**: The steel price decreased, and the basis strengthened [41]. - **Cost and Profit**: The cost increased, but the steel price also increased, and the steel mill's profit increased [41]. - **Supply**: From January to July, the iron element production increased. In August, the production increased compared with July, and there is a pressure of inventory accumulation from August to September [42]. - **Demand**: From January to July, the apparent demand for five major steel products was basically the same year - on - year. The domestic demand decreased, and the foreign demand increased. Currently, the apparent demand has decreased [42]. - **Inventory**: This week, the inventory increased significantly, mainly in the hands of traders [43]. - **View**: The price is expected to fluctuate at a high level, and attention should be paid to the support levels of 3400 yuan for hot - rolled coils and 3200 yuan for rebar [44]. Iron Ore - **Spot**: On August 14, the prices of mainstream iron ore powders decreased [45]. - **Futures**: The prices of iron ore futures decreased [45]. - **Basis**: The basis of different iron ore varieties was provided [45]. - **Demand**: The daily average pig iron output increased slightly, the blast furnace operating rate decreased slightly, and the capacity utilization rate increased slightly [45]. - **Supply**: This week, the global iron ore shipment and arrival volume decreased [46]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory increased slightly, the daily average dredging volume increased, and the steel mill's imported iron ore inventory increased [46]. - **View**: It is recommended to take profit on long positions and wait and see, and conduct an arbitrage strategy of going long on coking coal and short on iron ore [46]. Coking Coal - **Futures and Spot**: The coking coal futures price peaked and fell back, and the price of some coal varieties in the spot auction loosened [47]. - **Supply**: The coal mine's operating rate decreased, and the output decreased slightly [47][48]. - **Demand**: The coking plant's operating rate increased slightly, and the downstream demand for iron water was high but may decrease in August [48]. - **Inventory**: The overall inventory decreased, and the demand for downstream replenishment weakened [48]. - **View**: It is recommended to take profit on long positions and wait and see, and conduct an arbitrage strategy of going long on coking coal and short on iron ore [49][50]. Coke - **Futures and Spot**: The coke futures price peaked and fell back, and the sixth - round price increase of coke was implemented. There is still an expectation of a seventh - round price increase [51][52]. - **Profit**: The coke enterprise's profit improved [51]. - **Supply**: The coking plant's operating rate increased due to the price increase [52]. - **Demand**: The demand for iron water was high but may decrease in August [52]. - **Inventory**: The overall inventory decreased, and the downstream still had a demand for replenishment [52]. - **View**: It is recommended to take profit on long positions and wait and see, and conduct an arbitrage strategy of going long on coke and short on iron ore [52]. Commodity Futures - Agricultural Products Meal Products - **Spot Market**: The price of soybean meal decreased slightly, and the trading volume decreased. The price of rapeseed meal decreased, and the trading volume was 100 tons [53]. - **Fundamentals**: The US new - crop soybean export sales were higher than expected, and Brazil's soybean production, crushing volume, and export volume were all revised upwards [54]. - **Market Outlook**: The USDA monthly report supported the US soybean price, and the anti - dumping of Canadian rapeseed supported the rapeseed meal price. However, short - term profit - taking occurred, and it is recommended to close the position and wait and see. The overall trend is upward [55]. Live Pigs - **Spot Situation**: The spot price fluctuated strongly. The profit of different breeding models changed, and the average slaughter weight increased [56][57]. - **Market Outlook**: The current supply and demand are weak. The group's slaughter volume is expected to increase in August, and the later pig price is not optimistic. It is not recommended to blindly short the far - month 01 contract, and attention should be paid to the impact of hedging funds [57]. Corn - **Spot Price**: The spot price in some

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that aluminum prices are currently in a range-bound state, influenced by macroeconomic factors and domestic production dynamics [1] - As of this week, the total production capacity of metallurgical-grade alumina in the country is 110.32 million tons per year, with an operational capacity of 91.79 million tons per year, reflecting a weekly increase in the operating rate by 0.63 percentage points to 83.20% due to the end of maintenance and profit-driven production increases [1] - The operating rate of major domestic aluminum processing enterprises has slightly increased by 0.1 percentage points to 58.7%, while the operating rate for aluminum wire and cable remains stable at 61.8%, supported by demand from power grid orders [1] Group 2 - In July, the total production of aluminum rods was 360,500 tons, a decrease of 29,600 tons from June, with an operating rate of only 53.2%, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 6.89% and a year-on-year decline of 6.7% due to inventory accumulation, weak demand, and high aluminum prices [1] - Since late July, aluminum prices have retreated, and expectations for terminal deliveries have increased for August and September, suggesting that downstream consumption may recover from the off-season, although current inventory levels at aluminum rod manufacturers still need to be addressed [1] - As of August 14, the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots in major domestic consumption areas is 588,000 tons, an increase of 1,000 tons from Monday and 24,000 tons from the previous Thursday, indicating a short-term support for aluminum prices from macroeconomic easing expectations [1]

Group 1: Investment Ratings - The investment ratings for cotton and sugar are both "Oscillation" [1] Group 2: Core Views - For cotton, on Thursday, ICE U.S. cotton fell 0.21% to 67.59 cents per pound, and CF601 rose 0.32% to 14,155 yuan per ton. The main - contract positions increased by 15,397 lots to 471,300 lots. The cotton arrival price in Xinjiang was 15,060 yuan per ton, up 3 yuan from the previous day, and the China Cotton Price Index Grade 3128B was 15,214 yuan per ton, up 26 yuan. The USDA August report was bullish, but the market had no sustained reaction. The focus is on the macro - level, with a high probability of a September interest rate cut. Domestically, the market will shift focus to new cotton. Although a harvest increase is certain, the current low cotton price has factored this in. The import and initial inventory are expected to be low in the new year, and the inventory - to - sales ratio will decline significantly. Before new cotton is listed, the center of Zhengzhou cotton futures prices may oscillate upward [1] - For sugar, India will allow 4 - 5 million tons of sugar to be converted to ethanol production in the 2025/26 season. The spot prices in Guangxi and Yunnan increased by 10 - 20 yuan per ton, and the processing sugar mill prices adjusted by 10 - 20 yuan per ton. Raw sugar failed to continue its rebound, facing pressure above 17 cents. Domestically, the spot trading recovered, but the futures price was in a dilemma at night. It is expected to oscillate narrowly, waiting for import data and raw sugar guidance [1] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Research Views - Cotton: Current price trends, trading volume changes, and market reactions to USDA reports are presented. The macro - situation and domestic new cotton supply - demand are analyzed, and the price trend before new cotton listing is predicted [1] - Sugar: Information on India's sugar - to - ethanol policy, domestic spot price adjustments, raw sugar trends, and domestic futures price trends are provided, and the future price trend is judged [1] 2. Daily Data Monitoring - Cotton: The 9 - 1 contract spread was - 280, up 20; the main - contract basis was 1059, up 1; the Xinjiang spot price was 15,060 yuan per ton, up 3 yuan, and the national spot price was 15,214 yuan per ton, up 26 yuan [2] - Sugar: The 9 - 1 contract spread was 59, down 15; the main - contract basis was 341, up 8; the Nanning spot price was 5980 yuan per ton, up 10 yuan, and the Liuzhou spot price was 6000 yuan per ton, up 10 yuan [2] 3. Market Information - On August 14, the cotton futures warehouse receipts decreased by 84 to 7922, with 273 valid forecasts. The cotton arrival prices in different regions were reported. The yarn comprehensive load rose to 49.4, the yarn comprehensive inventory decreased to 29.3, the short - fiber cloth comprehensive load remained at 48.4, and the short - fiber cloth comprehensive inventory decreased to 33.1 [3] - On August 14, the sugar spot prices in Nanning and Liuzhou increased by 10 yuan per ton. The sugar futures warehouse receipts decreased by 245 to 17,284, with no valid forecasts [3][4] 4. Chart Analysis - Multiple charts are presented, including those for cotton and sugar futures prices, basis, contract spreads, warehouse receipts, and price indices, which visually show the historical trends of these data [6][14]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report maintains a bullish view on the long - term trend of gold. The dominant logic in the past quarter is shifting from "TACO trading + US fundamental resilience + convergence of rate - cut expectations" to "verification of weakening US fundamentals + expansion of rate - cut expectations". The Fed's leadership change may bring a more dovish long - term path and a re - evaluation of the Fed's independence [1][4] - The expectation of a 25BP rate cut in September remains stable, and attention should be paid to Powell's remarks at the upcoming Global Central Bank Annual Meeting [1][4] - In the short term, the upward movement of gold prices may need more momentum. The spot gold price below $3500 per ounce shows relatively mild fluctuations, and there may be greater upward potential after breaking through this level. The resistance at the $40 per ounce level for silver is still significant, and its breakthrough requires the cooperation of gold prices [4] Summary by Related Catalogs Key Information - In July, the US PPI increased by 3.3% year - on - year, the highest level since February this year, with an expected increase of 2.5% and a previous value revised from 2.3% to 2.4%. It increased by 0.9% month - on - month, the largest increase since June 2022, with an expected increase of 0.2% and a previous value of flat. The core PPI increased by 3.7% year - on - year, with an expected increase of 2.9% and a previous value of 2.6%. It increased by 0.9% month - on - month, with an expected increase of 0.2% and a previous value of flat [2] - Last week, the number of initial jobless claims in the US was 224,000, with an expected 228,000 and a previous value revised from 226,000 to 227,000. The four - week average was 221,750, compared with a previous value of 220,750. The number of continued jobless claims for the week ending August 2 was 1,953,000, with an expected 1,964,000 and a previous value revised from 1,974,000 to 1,968,000 [2] - There is a growing divergence within the Fed regarding the September rate cut. San Francisco Fed President Daly opposes a 50 - basis - point rate cut in the September meeting, believing it may send an unnecessary emergency signal. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee urges the Fed not to "rush" to cut rates before inflation is fully under control. US Treasury Secretary Bezant clarifies that he is not pressuring the Fed to cut rates [3] Price Logic - Yesterday, the gold price fluctuated weakly, and the silver price declined slightly. The main factors suppressing the market were the unexpected rise in US PPI, the decline in weekly initial and continued jobless claims, and the hawkish remarks of some Fed officials. After the decline in the domestic equity market, market risk appetite decreased, leading to a larger decline in silver [4] Outlook - In the coming week, the price range of London gold spot is expected to be between $3330 and $3500 per ounce, and that of London silver spot is expected to be between $37 and $40 per ounce [7]

Report Overview 1) Industry Investment Rating - No clear industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2) Core Views - The price of finished products is expected to move down with a weak trend, and the aluminum price is expected to run at a high level. The finished products are expected to be in a state of shock and consolidation, while the aluminum price is expected to have short - term range fluctuations [1][3][4]. 3) Summary by Related Content Finished Products - Yunnan - Guizhou short - process construction steel enterprises' Spring Festival shutdown is from mid - January, with an expected impact on the total output of 741,000 tons. Anhui's 6 short - process steel mills have different shutdown times, with a daily impact of about 16,200 tons during the shutdown [2][3]. - From December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the transaction area of newly built commercial housing in 10 key cities decreased by 40.3% month - on - month and increased by 43.2% year - on - year [3]. - The price of finished products continued to decline, hitting a new low. In the context of weak supply and demand and pessimistic market sentiment, the price center continued to move down. Winter storage was sluggish this year, with weak price support [3]. - The view is that the finished products will run in a state of shock and consolidation, and later attention should be paid to macro - policies and downstream demand [3]. Aluminum - Macro - level: The US data on Thursday triggered market concerns about the inflation and the interest - rate cut process. Traders tend to expect a 25 - basis - point cut next month and another 25 - basis - point cut in October [2]. - Fundamentals: As of Thursday, the national metallurgical alumina's total built capacity is 110.32 million tons/year, and the total operating capacity is 91.79 million tons/year. The weekly operating rate increased by 0.63 percentage points to 83.20%. The domestic aluminum downstream processing enterprises' operating rate increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 58.7%. The aluminum cable operating rate remained stable at 61.8%. The total output of aluminum rods in July was 360,500 tons, a decrease of 29,600 tons from June. The operating rate of aluminum rod manufacturers was only 53.2%, a decrease of 6.89% month - on - month and 6.7% year - on - year [3]. - Inventory: On August 14, the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots in domestic mainstream consumption areas was 588,000 tons, an increase of 1,000 tons from Monday and 24,000 tons from last Thursday [3]. - Outlook: The macro - level interest - rate cut expectation supports the price. The short - term aluminum price is boosted by mine - end news. It is expected to run at a high level in the near future. The 8 - month aluminum rod supply - demand pattern is expected to improve, but attention should be paid to macro - sentiment, mine - end news, etc. [4].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower on August 15, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.77% at 25,322.10 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index down 1.20%, and the State-Owned Enterprises Index down 0.81% [1] - The technology sector saw widespread declines, with cryptocurrency-related stocks also falling, while some biotechnology stocks experienced gains, notably Sino Biopharmaceutical, which opened over 285% higher on its first trading day [1] - The latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for July was reported at 3.3%, significantly exceeding market expectations of 2.5%, marking the highest level since February [1] Group 2 - Guohai Securities indicated that the elasticity of the Hong Kong stock market may outperform that of the U.S. market, particularly in the TMT, energy, and telecommunications sectors [2] - The firm expects the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to fluctuate between 4.2% and 4.5%, reflecting a decrease in the safe-haven appeal of U.S. Treasuries compared to previous instances [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index remains in a historically undervalued range and is highly sensitive to changes in U.S.-China interest rate differentials, suggesting it could benefit significantly from a loosening of overseas liquidity [2]

Group 1: Market Overview - Global markets showed mixed performance, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 25,519, down 0.37% for the day but up 27.22% year-to-date [1] - European markets continued to rise for the third consecutive day, with the UK stock market reaching a historical high [3] - US markets exhibited mixed results, with financials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors leading gains, while industrials and materials lagged [3] Group 2: Company Analysis - JD.com - JD.com reported Q2 2025 revenue of 356.7 billion RMB, a 22.4% year-on-year increase, exceeding market expectations by 6% [4] - Non-GAAP net profit fell 49% year-on-year to 7.4 billion RMB due to increased investment in the food delivery business, but was 38% higher than market expectations [4] - The management emphasized strong early synergies between the e-commerce and food delivery businesses, with active user growth exceeding 40% year-on-year [4] Group 3: Company Analysis - NetEase - NetEase's Q2 2025 revenue grew 9% year-on-year to 27.9 billion RMB, slightly below market expectations [4] - Non-GAAP net profit increased by 22% to 9.5 billion RMB, aligning with market expectations [4] - The company anticipates resilient growth in gaming revenue for the second half of 2025, driven by strong performance in evergreen games [4] Group 4: Company Analysis - Geely Automobile - Geely's Q2 2025 revenue met expectations, with a gross margin improvement of 1.3 percentage points to 17.1%, exceeding market forecasts [5][6] - The company plans to launch five new electric vehicle models in the second half of the year, targeting competitive pricing in underrepresented market segments [6] - Adjusted profit forecasts for 2025 have been slightly increased to 17.7 billion RMB, reflecting improved synergy from brand integration [6] Group 5: Company Analysis - Jizhi Technology - Jizhi Technology is positioned as a new star in the global warehouse automation market, with over 800 end customers across 40 countries [7] - The company is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 34% in revenue from 2024 to 2027, with meaningful profitability anticipated starting in 2026 [7] - As the first AMR company listed in Hong Kong, Jizhi Technology holds a unique market position [7] Group 6: Investment Ratings - Geely Automobile is rated "Buy" with a target price of 25 HKD, reflecting a 27% upside potential [8] - JD.com is rated "Buy" with a target price of 49.4 USD, indicating a strong outlook despite short-term profit pressures [4][8] - NetEase is rated "Buy" with a target price of 160.0 USD, supported by positive gaming revenue forecasts [4][8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the recent fluctuations in gold prices, influenced by rising inflation expectations and changing interest rate forecasts from the Federal Reserve [1][2]. - Gold prices have recently faced downward pressure, with spot gold trading around $3,336 per ounce after a significant drop of 0.6% [1]. - The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for July surged by 3.3%, exceeding market expectations and indicating widespread increases in commodity and service costs, which could impact future gold prices [2]. Group 2 - The technical analysis suggests a bearish outlook for gold, with key resistance levels identified around $3,350 to $3,352, and potential support at $3,330 to $3,310 [3][5]. - Short-term trading strategies recommend selling on rebounds near $3,350 and buying on dips around $3,310, with specific stop-loss levels set to manage risk [6][7]. - Upcoming economic indicators, including the core PCE data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, are expected to influence market expectations and gold's price trajectory [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints - The hot PPI data in the US has dampened the expectations of interest rate cuts, and the domestic risk appetite may enter an adjustment phase. The A - share market may experience profit - taking and volume contraction after breaking through the high point, and the bond market opportunities may be driven by the central bank's bond - buying restart and weakening fundamentals [2][3]. - The unexpectedly strong inflation data in the US has put pressure on precious metals, and the short - term trend of gold and silver is expected to be weak and volatile [4]. - The unexpected rise in US PPI has caused copper prices to oscillate at a high level. The divergence between hawks and doves within the Fed on interest rate cuts and the supply disruption of copper mines will affect copper prices [7][8]. - The unexpected PPI data in the US has hit the market's confidence in interest rate cuts, and the aluminum price is expected to oscillate. The improvement in the fundamentals of aluminum is expected to strengthen, providing support for the price [9][10]. - The alumina market is in a stalemate, with both bullish and bearish factors coexisting, and it is expected to continue to oscillate [11]. - The cooling of interest rate cut expectations and the increase in domestic inventories have put pressure on zinc prices, which are expected to maintain a small - scale adjustment [12]. - The approaching delivery has led to an increase in lead inventories, and the lead price is expected to oscillate below 17,000 yuan [13]. - The weakening of short - term interest rate cut expectations, the double - weak supply - demand fundamentals, and the lack of capital attention will cause tin prices to maintain a small - scale adjustment at a high level [15]. - The marginal relaxation of supply has caused industrial silicon to oscillate and weaken, and the short - term futures price is expected to enter a weak and oscillating rhythm [16][17]. - There is a lack of new short - term positive factors for lithium carbonate, and the long - and short - term players are competing around the resource end, resulting in an oscillating price [18][19]. - The nickel market is affected by the repeated macro - expectations and is expected to oscillate [20]. - The outcome of the US - Russia talks is awaited, and the oil price is expected to oscillate [21]. - The increase in steel inventories has caused steel prices to oscillate and weaken [22]. - The iron ore market is affected by supply and demand factors and is expected to oscillate [24]. - As the market sentiment cools, the soybean and rapeseed meal may enter an oscillating adjustment [25][26]. - The decline in India's palm oil imports in July may lead to a slightly stronger oscillating trend of palm oil [27][28]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macroeconomic Situation - Overseas: The US PPI in July increased by 0.9% month - on - month, reaching a three - year high, and 3.3% year - on - year, far exceeding the expected 2.5%. After the data release, the expectation of a 50 - basis - point interest rate cut in September was completely reversed, and the probability of no interest rate cut rose to 7%. The dollar index rose to 98.2, and the 10 - year US Treasury yield rebounded to 4.28% [2]. - Domestic: The A - share market rose and then fell, with the trading volume of the two markets reaching 2.31 trillion yuan. The bond market adjusted again after a brief recovery, with the 10 - year and 30 - year Treasury yields falling to 1.73% and 1.98% respectively [3]. Precious Metals - On Thursday, international precious metal futures generally closed lower. COMEX gold futures fell 0.76% to $3382.30 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures fell 1.47% to $38.04 per ounce. The unexpected strength of the US PPI in July dampened the expectations of interest rate cuts, putting pressure on precious metal prices [4]. Copper - On Thursday, the main contract of Shanghai copper oscillated around 79,000 yuan, and LME copper encountered resistance and fell back at 9800 yuan. The Codelco mine accident will result in a loss of 2 - 3 million tons of copper production this year. The unexpected rise in US PPI has slightly reduced the expectation of interest rate cuts, and copper prices are expected to enter a high - level oscillation [7][8]. Aluminum - On Thursday, the main contract of Shanghai aluminum closed at 20,715 yuan/ton, down 0.38%. The inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots increased slightly, and the inventory of aluminum rods decreased slightly. The unexpected PPI data in the US hit the market's confidence in interest rate cuts, and the aluminum price is expected to oscillate [9][10]. Alumina - On Thursday, the main contract of alumina futures closed at 3203 yuan/ton, down 2.08%. The market is in a stalemate, with both bullish and bearish factors coexisting, and it is expected to continue to oscillate [11]. Zinc - On Thursday, the main contract of Shanghai zinc oscillated weakly during the day and horizontally at night. The unexpected strength of the US PPI dampened the expectations of interest rate cuts, and the zinc price is expected to maintain a small - scale adjustment [12]. Lead - On Thursday, the main contract of Shanghai lead oscillated weakly during the day and horizontally at night. As the delivery approaches, the inventory has increased, and the lead price is expected to oscillate below 17,000 yuan [13]. Tin - On Thursday, the main contract of Shanghai tin oscillated weakly during the day and continued to fall at night. The weakening of short - term interest rate cut expectations, the double - weak supply - demand fundamentals, and the lack of capital attention will cause tin prices to maintain a small - scale adjustment at a high level [15]. Industrial Silicon - On Thursday, the main contract of industrial silicon maintained an oscillation. The supply has marginally relaxed, and the short - term futures price is expected to enter a weak and oscillating rhythm [16][17]. Lithium Carbonate - On Thursday, lithium carbonate oscillated. The raw material prices rose, and the long - and short - term players are competing around the resource end. There is a lack of new short - term positive factors, and the price is expected to oscillate [18][19]. Nickel - On Thursday, the nickel price oscillated weakly. The US upstream inflation pressure has increased, and the nickel market is affected by the repeated macro - expectations and is expected to oscillate [20]. Crude Oil - On Thursday, crude oil oscillated strongly. The US - Russia talks are imminent, and the final price trend depends on the negotiation results. The oil price is expected to oscillate [21]. Steel (Screw and Coil) - On Thursday, steel futures oscillated weakly. The supply of the five major steel products increased slightly, and the total inventory increased significantly. The steel price is expected to oscillate and weaken [22]. Iron Ore - On Thursday, iron ore futures oscillated and adjusted. The supply pressure is not significant, and the demand is affected by the off - season and manufacturing needs. The iron ore market is expected to oscillate [24]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - On Thursday, the soybean and rapeseed meal futures fell. The US soybean production is affected by weather and export sales. As the market sentiment cools, the soybean and rapeseed meal may enter an oscillating adjustment [25][26]. Palm Oil - On Thursday, palm oil futures fell. India's palm oil imports in July decreased, while soybean oil imports increased significantly. The palm oil price may oscillate strongly in the short term [27][28].

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