Market Overview - US stock markets experienced a collective rise, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reaching new highs, driven by positive CPI data [2][3][4] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index increased by 1.49%, reflecting strong performance in Chinese stocks [9] Economic Indicators - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July rose by 2.7% year-on-year, slightly below the expected 2.8%, while the core CPI increased by 3.1%, marginally above the forecast of 3% [6] - Following the CPI release, expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September surged, with traders now estimating a probability exceeding 90% for a rate cut [6] Company Performance - Major tech stocks saw significant gains, with Meta Platforms rising over 3% and Nvidia reaching a historical high [8] - Tencent Music reported strong second-quarter results, leading to a stock price increase of over 10% [10] - Circle, the "first stablecoin stock," released its first earnings report since going public, showing a revenue increase of 53% year-on-year, despite recording a loss [12][14] - Kodak's stock plummeted nearly 20% after the company issued a warning about its ability to continue operations, citing a lack of financing options and a debt of approximately $500 million [17] Oil Market - International oil prices continued to decline, with NYMEX WTI crude oil falling by 1.38% to $63.08 per barrel [19] - OPEC raised its forecast for global oil demand in 2026 to an increase of 1.38 million barrels per day, up from a previous estimate of 1.28 million barrels per day, driven by stronger economic activity in key regions [19]

深夜，美股全线大涨，中国资产爆发！ 截至12日收盘，道琼斯工业平均指数比前一交易日上涨483.52点，收于44458.61点，涨幅为1.10%；标 准普尔500种股票指数上涨72.31点，收于6445.76点，涨幅为1.13%；纳斯达克综合指数上涨296.50点， 收于21681.90点，涨幅为1.39%，刷新历史收盘纪录。 同时，纳斯达克中国金龙指数涨超1%。热门中概股中，腾讯音乐收涨约12%，小米涨3.81%，Boss直 聘、阿里巴巴涨超3%，拼多多涨3%，网易涨1.6%。 消息面上，美国7月份通胀数据出炉，巩固了降息预期。 昨晚，美国劳工统计局公布的数据显示，7月美国CPI同比上涨2.7%，剔除波动较大的食品和能源价格 后，7月核心CPI同比上涨3.1%。 观察人士指出，随着企业库存下降，更多承担了高关税的商品进入美国消费市场，逐步推高服装鞋帽、 家具和家居用品等类别产品的价格。 华尔街投行高盛预计，到今年12月时，美国核心CPI以及核心个人消费支出（PCE）价格指数的同比涨 幅都将升至3.3%的水平。目前，外界普遍预计美联储9月将大概率降息，主要原因是美国就业市场出现 降温迹象。不过，美联储官员仍然强 ...

Market Performance - US stock markets experienced a significant rally, with all three major indices closing up over 1%. The Nasdaq rose by 1.39%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.13%, and the Dow Jones gained 1.1%. Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached all-time highs [2][3] - Major technology stocks saw widespread gains, with Intel rising over 5%, Meta increasing by over 3% (approaching a market cap of $2 trillion), and Apple, Microsoft, and Google each rising by more than 1%. Notably, Meta and Nvidia achieved new closing highs [2][3] Chinese Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 1.49%, with several Chinese stocks performing well. Tencent Music surged nearly 12%, NIO increased over 11%, and other companies like Weibo, JD.com, and Alibaba rose over 3%. However, NIO fell nearly 9%, and XPeng Motors dropped over 6% [4] Inflation and Federal Reserve Expectations - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July increased less than expected, leading to heightened market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. The probability of a rate cut was raised from 85% to 91% according to the CME FedWatch tool, with increased expectations for cuts in October and December as well [6] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market saw a broad increase, with Bitcoin trading at $119,909.7 and Ethereum surpassing $4,600 for the first time since December 2021. Dogecoin also rose nearly 6%. Over the past 24 hours, more than 100,000 traders experienced liquidations [8][9] US National Debt - The total US national debt exceeded $37 trillion for the first time, reaching $37,004,817,625,842. This increase is attributed to the federal government accumulating debt at a record pace, raising concerns about the fiscal situation [10][11]

因为，核心CPI数据还是高于3%的。只能说，这份CPI数据能暂时缓解了美股市场的担忧情绪，不会因为这件事，受到干扰了。另外，美联储9月议息的时间 是9月17日，会经历8月的CPI数据。真正能干扰到美联储最后决定的，其实是8月的经济数据。总的来说，不算大利好，算是小利好。 二、指数最高打到3669，好家伙，3640上去之后都不回踩确认一下了，那么任性吗？ 上证收出七连阳，很多人都惊叹A股的强势，其实慢牛行情就是这样，还记得早在6月底我们喊出慢牛行情的时候还有很多人不屑一顾。 事到如今相信很多人已经接受这个事实了，不过慢牛也是有好有坏，好的地方是行情缓涨急跌，只要别追高都有赚钱的机会，坏的地方就是需要踏准节奏， 并不是谁都能涨，还是要跟着情绪周期进行操作比较合适。 三、大盘指数被少数权重股，银行、石油、部分中字头暴力拉升，营造出牛市假象。 一、突然宣布降息！美国CPI公布！突然宣布的降息稳了？美国最新的CPI数据来了！7月CPI同比增长2.7%，环比增长0.2%；核心CPI同比增长3.1%，环比增 长0.3%。从情况看，算是符合预期。但要说这项数据，大幅提振9月美联储降息预期，直接提升到100%的概率，是没有的。 ...

【导读】降息预期利好，美股全线大涨！中概股拉升 中国基金报记者 泰勒 大家好，今晚继续关注海外市场的表现！ 美股大涨 8月12日晚间，美国最新的 通胀报告为美联储降息开绿灯，美股三大指数均大涨约1%，标普500指数跃升至历史新高，几乎 所有主要板块全线上涨！ 当天公布的最新通胀数据提振了市场情绪， 美国 7月消费者价格指数（CPI）同比上涨2.7%，低于预期的2.8% ；剔除食品 和能源价格的核心CPI同比上涨3.1%，略高于预期的3%。 此前市场担心，特朗普的广泛关税政策可能推高美国经济中的物价。 在数据公布后，降息预期大幅上升。 根据芝商所FedWatch工具的交易数据， 交易员目前预计下个月降息的概率接近91% ，高于数据公布前的85%。交易员们也进一步增加了对10月和12月降息的押注。 美国银行资产管理集团全国投资策略师Tom Hainlin表示： "现在对股市来说有点像'金发姑娘'情景（不冷不热刚刚好），越 来越多人预计9月会降息。所以利率走低、企业盈利走高——这对整个股市来说是个不错的环境。" 摩根士丹利财富管理的Ellen Zentner表示： "通胀确实在上升，但没有一些人担心的那么厉害。短期 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating was provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the financial futures market, the market sentiment is positive, and the profit - making effect persists. The long position in the CSI 300 Index IF2509 can be held. In the commodity futures market, lithium carbonate and polysilicon are likely to rise in the short term[1]. - The stock index may continue to fluctuate upward in August under the influence of policy support, the recovery of corporate earnings from the bottom, and abundant liquidity. The bond market is in a volatile pattern with potential upward pressure and significant long - term risks[1]. - Gold prices have strong support, and silver maintains a long - position pattern. Copper, aluminum, nickel, and other non - ferrous metals are in a volatile pattern. Lithium carbonate is bullish, and polysilicon has support at the bottom[1][4][5][6]. - Steel products such as rebar, hot - rolled coils, and iron ore are in a volatile pattern. Coke and coking coal are cautiously bullish. Soda ash and float glass are in a volatile pattern[5][6][7]. - Crude oil is in a short - term bearish pattern. Methanol, polyolefin are in a volatile pattern. Cotton is in a bearish pattern, and rubber is cautiously bullish[9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial Futures 3.1.1 Stock Index - The market sentiment is positive, with the ChiNext Index leading the rise on Monday. The trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets expanded to 1.85 trillion yuan. Industries such as computers, communications, and electronics led the gains, while the banking, petrochemical, and coal sectors declined slightly. The stock index futures rose with the spot market, and the basis discount of each contract was repaired. With policy support, the recovery of corporate earnings from the bottom, and abundant liquidity, the stock index may continue to fluctuate upward in August. It is advisable to hold a long - position mindset and pay attention to the progress of Sino - US trade negotiations and the effect of anti - involution policies[1]. 3.1.2 Treasury Bond - The bond market sentiment is weak, and the long - end pressure continues. The inflation performance is average, the real estate expectation has improved, and the anti - involution expectation persists. The overseas trade relationship is still volatile, and there is uncertainty. The central bank has a net withdrawal in the open market, and the cost of funds has slightly recovered but remains at a low level. The bond market has support under the liquidity support, but the potential positive factors are limited, and the negative factors are increasing. The market sentiment is fragile, and the valuation is high, so there is still pressure above the bond futures, especially for long - term bonds[1]. 3.2 Commodity Futures 3.2.1 Precious Metals - Gold prices are supported by factors such as the risk of stagflation in the United States, interest - rate cut expectations, the debt cycle, and the US dollar credit. Although the gold price encountered resistance and pulled back when testing the pressure level again, the support below is still strong. The gold - silver ratio still has room for repair, and the long - position pattern of silver is clear. It is recommended to continue holding the short - position of out - of - the - money put options on the 10 - contract of gold and silver, and patiently hold the long - position of silver[4]. 3.2.2 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper price is affected by factors such as general inflation performance, improved real estate expectations, and volatile overseas trade relations. The Fed's interest - rate cut expectation is strong, but the inflation impact persists, and the US dollar index has risen slightly. The supply and demand situation is complex, with some copper mines in Chile resuming production while others near the accident site remaining closed. The domestic demand in the peak season has optimistic expectations, but the US copper import demand may be weak. The copper price may continue to fluctuate[4]. - **Aluminum and Related Products**: The macro - environment is similar to that of copper. The alumina supply is expected to be in surplus, and the inventory of Shanghai aluminum is accumulating, but the seasonal pressure may gradually decrease. The supply increase is limited due to capacity constraints. The aluminum alloy is in a situation of weak supply and demand, and the price is expected to be in a volatile range[4]. - **Nickel**: The supply of nickel ore is relatively abundant, the price of nickel iron has strengthened slightly, the intermediate product capacity is still sufficient, and the refined nickel is in a clear surplus with high inventory. Affected by positive factors such as the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation, the extension of the Sino - US tariff truce, and the promotion of anti - involution policies, the nickel price has rebounded from a low level, but the surplus fundamentals limit the upside. It is expected to continue to fluctuate in the short term, and the short - option strategy is relatively advantageous[6]. 3.2.3 Energy and Chemicals - **Lithium Carbonate**: The shutdown of the Jiaxiaowo Mine has boosted market sentiment, and the lithium price is likely to rise in the short term. However, the probability of all 7 lithium - related mines in Yichun shutting down is low, and the high - price lithium salt has stimulated the production enthusiasm of the smelting sector, leading to the accumulation of inventory. Attention should be paid to the impact of the shutdown cycle of the Jiaxiaowo Mine on market expectations[6]. - **Silicon - related Products**: The supply of industrial silicon has recovered, and the supply and demand of polysilicon are relatively balanced in the short term. The price of polysilicon has been pushed up by downstream replenishment inquiries, and the market has support at the bottom[6]. - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical factors such as the US sanctions on India for importing Russian oil and China's reduction in Saudi crude oil purchases have affected the market. The market's expectation of oil prices has further cooled, and the oil price is likely to be weak in the short term under the background of increasing supply[9]. - **Methanol**: The supply pressure in coastal areas is increasing, with the expected increase in imports in August and September. If the coastal methanol can flow inland, the supply pressure will be relieved, and the futures price is expected not to fall below 2300 yuan/ton. The price will rise again as the import volume decreases in the fourth quarter[9]. - **Polyolefin**: The suspension of Sino - US tariffs may be extended, which is beneficial to the market sentiment. However, the supply is expected to be loose with the restart of some maintenance devices and the launch of new devices, which limits the significant rise of prices[9]. 3.2.4 Steel and Minerals - **Rebar**: The spot price of rebar is strong, but the marginal pressure has emerged. The anti - involution long - term logic still holds. The support of coking coal prices and the high enthusiasm of blast - furnace production support the steel - making cost. The rebar futures price is expected to run in the range of [3150, 3300]. It is recommended to hold the short - position of out - of - the - money put options on RB2510P3000 and consider the arbitrage opportunity of going long on 01 iron ore/coking coal and shorting 01 rebar[5][6][7]. - **Hot - Rolled Coils**: The spot price of hot - rolled coils is strong, but the marginal pressure has emerged. The anti - involution long - term logic still holds. After the end of the phased environmental protection restrictions, the steel mills will actively resume production, which is conducive to supporting the price of furnace materials and the steel - making cost. The hot - rolled coil futures price is expected to run in the range of [3350, 3500]. It is recommended to wait for the further accumulation of fundamental contradictions or the clarification of policy, and consider the arbitrage opportunity of going long on 01 iron ore/coking coal and shorting 01 hot - rolled coils[5][6][7]. - **Iron Ore**: The supply - demand structure of imported iron ore has weakened marginally, but the current steel mills' profits are good. Once the phased environmental protection restrictions end, the steel mills will increase production, which will support the demand for iron ore. The price of the 01 - contract of iron ore is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term. It is recommended to participate in the arbitrage opportunity of going long on iron ore and shorting rebar in the 01 - contract[7]. 3.2.5 Coke and Coking Coal - **Coking Coal**: The self - inspection of coal mine production by the Energy Bureau will last until August 15, and there is an expectation of production suspension for over - producing mines. The supply of raw coal is expected to be tightened, which supports the coal price. However, the enthusiasm for pithead auction quotes has weakened marginally, and there is a risk of short - term over - rise in the expectation - driven market[7]. - **Coke**: The spot price of coke has increased for the sixth time, and the coking profit has continued to repair. However, most coking enterprises are still at the break - even point, and the enthusiasm for further increasing production is limited. The in - furnace demand for coke still has support, but there is an expectation of production restrictions in the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei region in the middle and late of this month, and the spot market may stabilize[7]. 3.2.6 Soda Ash and Float Glass - **Soda Ash**: The fundamental driving force is downward, with the daily production of soda ash rising to 108,500 tons, and the demand being weaker than the supply. The alkali plant's inventory has continued to accumulate. However, the anti - involution long - term logic still holds, and the short - term price decline has slowed down. It is recommended to exit the short - position of the 09 - contract opportunistically[7]. - **Float Glass**: The rigid demand for glass has not improved significantly, and the speculative demand is weak. The production - sales ratio of float glass in four major regions has been below 100% since August, and the glass factory is expected to continue to accumulate inventory. However, the anti - involution long - term logic still holds, and there is an expectation of policy support. It is recommended to exit the short - position of the 9 - contract opportunistically and be relatively optimistic about the 01 - contract[7]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products - **Cotton**: The new cotton in the main producing areas is growing well, and the probability of a bumper harvest has increased. However, the downstream replenishment is cautious, and the market expectation is pessimistic. Whether the开机率 can return to a high level in the peak season from September to October remains to be seen. The cotton price is in a weak trend[9]. - **Rubber**: The inventory in Qingdao bonded areas and general trade has decreased rapidly, the tire enterprises' production is active, and the terminal automobile market consumption is stimulated by policies. The demand expectation is turning positive. Although the main producing countries are in the traditional production - increasing season, the raw material output rate is lower than expected, and the natural rubber fundamentals are continuously improving. The rubber price is expected to maintain a volatile rebound pattern this week[9].

Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided about the report industry investment rating in the documents. Core Viewpoints - The short - term trade agreements are reached in batches, the Russia - Ukraine talks are about to start, the risk - aversion demand declines; the risk of stagflation in the US economy increases, the employment weakens, the expectation of interest rate cuts rebounds, and the risk of rising inflation still exists [1]. - The gold price trend is the anchor of the silver price. In terms of capital, the net long position of CFTC silver and iShare silver ETF have slightly reduced their positions. In terms of inventory, the recent explicit inventory of silver has slightly increased [5]. - It is expected that precious metals will be volatile and weak in the short - term, fluctuate at a high level in the medium - term, and rise step - by - step in the long - term [1]. Summary by Directory Gold - **Market Performance**: Today, precious metals pulled back from high levels. The main contract of Shanghai Gold futures closed down 1.12%, and the main contract of Shanghai Silver futures closed down 0.62% [1]. - **Core Logic**: Short - term trade agreements are reached in batches, the Russia - Ukraine talks are about to start, the risk - aversion demand declines; the risk of stagflation in the US economy increases, the employment weakens, the expectation of interest rate cuts rebounds, and the risk of rising inflation still exists [1]. - **Attributes Analysis** - **Risk - aversion**: White House officials said that Trump had signed an executive order to extend the US - China tariff truce for another 90 days. Trump also said that gold would not face tariffs [1]. - **Monetary**: US employment growth in July was weaker than expected, and the non - farm payrolls increase in the previous two months was significantly revised down by 258,000, indicating a sharp deterioration in the labor market situation, increasing the possibility of the Fed cutting interest rates in September. The market's expected probability of a Fed interest rate cut in September soared from about 40% before the non - farm payrolls report to over 80%, and the expected number of interest rate cuts within the year increased from 1 to 2 - 3 times. The decline of the US dollar index and US Treasury yields faced resistance [1]. - **Commodity**: The rebound of the CRB commodity index was under pressure, and the strong RMB suppressed domestic prices [1]. - **Strategy**: Conservative investors should wait and see, while aggressive investors can sell high and buy low. It is recommended to manage positions well and set strict stop - loss and take - profit levels [1]. - **Data Summary**: Various gold - related data are provided, including international and domestic prices, basis and spreads, trading volume, inventory, CFTC management fund net positions, and gold ETF data [1]. Silver - **Price Anchor**: The gold price trend is the anchor of the silver price [5]. - **Fund and Inventory Situation**: In terms of capital, the net long position of CFTC silver and iShare silver ETF have slightly reduced their positions. In terms of inventory, the recent explicit inventory of silver has slightly increased [5]. - **Strategy**: Conservative investors should wait and see, while aggressive investors can sell high and buy low. It is recommended to manage positions well and set strict stop - loss and take - profit levels [6]. - **Data Summary**: Various silver - related data are provided, including international and domestic prices, basis and spreads, trading volume, inventory, CFTC management fund net positions, and silver ETF data [6]. Fundamental Key Data - **Fed - related Data**: The upper limit of the federal funds target rate is 4.50%, the discount rate is 4.50%, the reserve balance interest rate (IORB) is 4.40%, the Fed's total assets are 6,691.854 billion US dollars, M2 year - on - year growth is 4.54%, the 10 - year US Treasury real yield is 2.50%, the US dollar index is 98.49, and the US Treasury yield spread (3 - month to 10 - year) is 0.58 [8]. - **Inflation Data**: CPI year - on - year is 2.70%, CPI month - on - month is 0.30%, core CPI year - on - year is 2.90%, core CPI month - on - month is 0.30%, PCE price index year - on - year is 2.58%, core PCE price index year - on - year is 2.79%, the 1 - year inflation expectation of the University of Michigan in the US is 4.50%, and the 5 - year inflation expectation is 3.40 [10]. - **Economic Growth Data**: GDP annualized year - on - year growth is 1.90%, GDP annualized quarter - on - quarter growth is 3.00%, the unemployment rate is 4.20%, the monthly change in non - farm payrolls is 730,000, the labor participation rate is 62.70%, the average hourly wage growth rate is 3.90%, etc. [10]. - **Other Data**: It also includes data on the US real estate market, consumption, industry, trade, economic surveys, central bank gold reserves, IMF foreign exchange reserve ratios, risk - aversion and commodity - related indicators [10][11]. Fed's Latest Interest Rate Expectation The probability of different interest rate ranges at each Fed meeting from September 2025 to December 2026 is provided [12].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Cotton: The 09 contract is expected to fluctuate, the 01 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short - term and show a slightly upward trend in the medium - to - long - term [1] - Sugar: Expected to continue narrow - range fluctuations in the short term [1] Group 2: Core Viewpoints - **Cotton**: Internationally, the macro - level is the focus, with a high probability of a September interest rate cut and potentially three cuts this year, supporting US cotton prices. Domestically, the 09 contract's position reduction has slowed, and the position and position/warehouse receipt ratio are relatively high. The current low commercial cotton inventory (a decrease of over 600,000 tons in July) provides support for cotton prices. The 01 contract faces the pressure of expected high new - cotton yields and low opening prices, but the 2025/26 domestic cotton supply - demand pattern has no major contradictions, and the current cotton price is at a relatively low level [1] - **Sugar**: Cuba's 2024/25 sugar production has dropped below 150,000 tons, a record low in over 100 years. The spot sugar market has average transactions and strong market wait - and - see sentiment. On the international front, the raw sugar price has rebounded for two consecutive days due to buying support, and with low Brazilian inventories, there is less willingness for prices to hit new lows. In the domestic market, there is a lack of new drivers near the previous lows, so short - term narrow - range fluctuations are expected [1] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Research Views - For cotton, on Monday, ICE US cotton rose 0.36% to 66.84 cents per pound, CF509 rose 0.15% to 13,680 yuan per ton, and the main - contract position decreased by 14,595 lots to 246,200 lots. The Xinjiang cotton arrival price was 15,047 yuan per ton, down 16 yuan from the previous day, and the China Cotton Price Index Class 3128B was 15,161 yuan per ton, down 17 yuan [1] - For sugar, Cuba's 2024/25 sugar production was below 150,000 tons. The Guangxi sugar - making group's quote was 5,900 - 5,980 yuan per ton, with only Nanhua raising the price by 10 yuan per ton; the Yunnan sugar - making group's quote was 5,740 - 5,780 yuan per ton, unchanged; the processing sugar factory's mainstream quote was 6,000 - 6,500 yuan per ton, with most prices adjusting by 10 - 150 yuan per ton, up or down [1] 2. Daily Data Monitoring - **Cotton**: The 9 - 1 spread was - 200 yuan, down 40 yuan; the main - contract basis was 1,281 yuan, down 257 yuan. The Xinjiang spot price was 15,047 yuan per ton, down 16 yuan, and the national spot price was 15,161 yuan per ton, down 17 yuan [2] - **Sugar**: The 9 - 1 spread was 106 yuan, down 4 yuan; the main - contract basis was 397 yuan, unchanged. The Nanning spot price was 5,960 yuan per ton, up 10 yuan, and the Liuzhou spot price was 5,970 yuan per ton, unchanged [2] 3. Market Information - On August 11, the number of cotton futures warehouse receipts was 8,172, down 80 from the previous trading day, and the effective forecast was 282 [3] - On August 11, the cotton arrival prices in different domestic regions were: 15,089 yuan per ton in Xinjiang, 15,220 yuan per ton in Henan, 15,169 yuan per ton in Shandong, and 15,265 yuan per ton in Zhejiang [3] - On August 11, the yarn comprehensive load was 49.3, unchanged from the previous day; the yarn comprehensive inventory was 29.7, down 0.1; the staple - fiber cloth comprehensive load was 48.1, up 0.3; the staple - fiber cloth comprehensive inventory was 33.7, unchanged [3] - On August 11, the sugar spot prices were 5,960 yuan per ton in Nanning, up 10 yuan from the previous day, and 5,970 yuan per ton in Liuzhou, unchanged [3] - On August 11, the number of sugar futures warehouse receipts was 18,240, down 305 from the previous trading day, and the effective forecast was 0 [4] 4. Chart Analysis - Multiple charts are presented including those showing cotton and sugar's main - contract closing prices, basis, spreads, warehouse receipts and effective forecasts, and price indices [6][8][9][10][11][12][14][15][17] 5. Research Team Personnel Introduction - Zhang Xiaojin, the director of resource - product research at Everbright Futures Research Institute, focuses on the sugar industry [19] - Zhang Linglu, an analyst at Everbright Futures Research Institute, is responsible for futures such as urea and soda - ash glass [20] - Sun Chengzhen, an analyst at Everbright Futures Research Institute, is engaged in fundamental research and data analysis of cotton, cotton yarn, and ferroalloys [21]

Market Overview - The US dollar index rose slightly, reaching an intraday high of 98.65 before closing up 0.23% at 98.46 [2] - Spot gold experienced a significant drop of nearly $60, hitting a low around $3340, and ultimately closed down 1.61% at $3342.73 per ounce [2] - Spot silver also declined, closing down 1.85% at $37.60 per ounce [2] Key News - President Trump stated that gold will not be subject to additional tariffs, which contributed to the decline in gold prices [3] - Trump's team is considering Bowman, Jefferson, and Logan as candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair, with an announcement expected this fall [3] - Trump described his meeting with Putin as exploratory, indicating potential future meetings with Zelensky or both Putin and Zelensky [3] Trade Insights - Precious metals prices generally fell, with COMEX gold futures down 2.80% at $3393.7 per ounce and COMEX silver futures down 2.33% at $37.645 per ounce [7] - The upcoming meeting between US and Russian leaders is anticipated to reduce geopolitical tensions, which may weaken safe-haven demand for gold [7] - Despite the short-term bearish outlook, concerns over economic data and potential interest rate cuts may provide some upward momentum for gold prices in the future [7] - Key price ranges for COMEX gold are projected between $3400 and $3600 per ounce, while COMEX silver is expected to range between $37 and $40 per ounce [7]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas markets are in a risk - on state this week, but the economic fundamentals will test the sustainability of market sentiment. The personnel changes in the Fed and the US CPI data will guide market expectations of interest rate cuts and risk preferences. China's exports in July showed good performance, but there are risks of decline and restricted re - export trade in the future. For major assets, a defensive layout should be maintained, focusing on the policy and data inflection points in late August [7]. - For domestic assets, reduce the allocation of domestic equities, maintain the allocation of commodities with a focus on the infrastructure and export chain, and maintain the allocation of gold. For overseas assets, reduce the allocation of US stocks, maintain the allocation of US bonds, slightly increase the allocation of RMB funds, and reduce the allocation of US dollar money - market funds [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: The overseas market is in a risk - on state this week under the background of weak US economic fundamentals and intensified tariff threats. The inflection point of the pre - released concentrated overseas demand is approaching, and the economic fundamentals will test the sustainability of market sentiment. The personnel changes in the Fed and the US CPI data will guide market expectations of interest rate cuts and risk preferences [7]. - **Domestic Macro**: China's exports in July increased by 7.2% year - on - year, mainly relying on the strong demand from non - US markets to offset the decline in exports to the US. However, this good performance may be due to pre - tariff rush shipments, and future exports face risks of decline and restricted re - export trade [7]. - **Asset Views**: For domestic assets, reduce the allocation of domestic equities and wait for the policy and profit repair window in the second half of the month; maintain the allocation of commodities with a focus on the infrastructure and export chain, and maintain the allocation of gold. For overseas assets, reduce the allocation of US stocks due to high valuations, maintain the allocation of US bonds, slightly increase the allocation of RMB funds to relieve pressure from a weak US dollar, and reduce the allocation of US dollar money - market funds to be vigilant against interest rate cut games. Overall, maintain a defensive layout and focus on the policy and data inflection points in late August [7]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial - **Stock Index Futures**: After the event is settled, the capital congestion is released. With insufficient incremental funds, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [8]. - **Stock Index Options**: The collar strategy strengthens the volatility structure. With rising volatility, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The market continues to digest the information from the Politburo meeting. Considering factors such as unexpected tariffs, unexpected supply, and unexpected monetary easing, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Precious metals are strengthening in a volatile manner. Considering Trump's tariff policy and the Fed's monetary policy, they are expected to rise in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: Focus on the game between peak - season expectations and the implementation of price increases. Considering tariff policies and shipping companies' pricing strategies, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel**: Inventory continues to accumulate, and attention should be paid to production - restriction disturbances. Considering factors such as the issuance progress of special bonds, steel exports, and iron - water production, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron - water production slightly decreases, and port inventory slightly accumulates. Considering policy - level dynamics, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Coke**: Five rounds of price increases have been implemented, and coke - enterprise production has recovered. Considering steel - mill production, coking costs, and macro - sentiment, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Coking Coal**: Production has decreased due to coal - mine disturbances, and the market is strengthening after sentiment improvement. Considering steel - mill production, coal - mine safety inspections, and macro - sentiment, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Silicon Iron**: The market is sentiment - driven, and there are still concerns about supply and demand. Considering raw - material costs and steel - procurement situations, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Manganese Silicon**: The market is sentiment - driven, and supply pressure is increasing. Considering cost prices and overseas quotes, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Glass**: Inventory has started to accumulate, and rigid demand is relatively stable. Considering spot sales, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Soda Ash**: Warehouse - receipt pressure is emerging, and production is still recovering. Considering soda - ash inventory, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: The risk of overseas recession is rising, and copper prices are under pressure. Considering supply disturbances, unexpected domestic policies, less - than - expected dovishness of the Fed, and less - than - expected recovery of domestic demand, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Alumina**: Warehouse receipts are increasing again, and alumina prices are under pressure. Considering factors such as less - than - expected ore resumption and more - than - expected electrolytic - aluminum resumption, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Aluminum**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and aluminum prices are rising. Considering macro risks, supply disturbances, and less - than - expected demand, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Zinc**: The prices of the black - metal sector have rebounded again, and zinc prices are moving in a volatile manner. Considering macro - turning risks and more - than - expected recovery of zinc - ore supply, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Lead**: Supply of recycled lead is disturbed, and lead prices are slightly rebounding. Considering supply - side disturbances and slowdown in battery exports, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Nickel**: LME nickel inventory is high, and nickel prices are fluctuating widely. Considering unexpected macro and geopolitical changes, Indonesian policy risks, and less - than - expected supply release, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [8]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price of nickel - iron is rising continuously, and the stainless - steel market is rising in a volatile manner. Considering Indonesian policy risks and more - than - expected demand growth, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Tin**: The supply of tin ore is still tight, and tin prices are moving in a volatile manner. Considering the expected resumption of production in Wa State and changes in demand improvement expectations, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and silicon prices are moving in a volatile manner. Considering more - than - expected supply cuts and more - than - expected photovoltaic installations, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market direction is unclear, and lithium carbonate is moving in a volatile manner. Considering less - than - expected demand, supply disturbances, and new technological breakthroughs, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [8]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical concerns are easing, but supply pressure still exists. Considering OPEC + production policies and the Middle - East geopolitical situation, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **LPG**: Supported by chemical demand, the cracking spread has stabilized. Considering the cost progress of crude oil and overseas propane, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Asphalt**: It has broken through the important support level of 3500, and the futures price is moving in the direction of least resistance. Considering more - than - expected demand, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It is fluctuating weakly. Considering crude - oil and natural - gas prices, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The futures price is following crude oil and fluctuating weakly. Considering crude - oil and natural - gas prices, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10]. - **Methanol**: Supported by coal but suppressed by olefins, it is moving in a volatile manner. Considering macro - energy and upstream - downstream device dynamics, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Urea**: Domestic supply and demand cannot provide strong support, and export - driven effects are less than expected. Considering export - policy trends and the elimination of production capacity, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Coal is strong and oil is weak, and supply pressure is increasing. Considering frequent changes in overseas devices affecting port arrivals, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PX**: Subject to planned maintenance, it cannot boost processing fees, and the price is still under cost pressure. Considering significant fluctuations in crude oil, macro - abnormalities, and more - than - expected PTA device maintenance, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PTA**: Subject to cost constraints, it is expected to move in a volatile manner. Considering wide - range cost fluctuations, unexpected device maintenance, and more - than - expected polyester load reduction, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Short - Fiber**: Downstream demand has improved slightly. Considering the purchasing rhythm and operating conditions of downstream spinning mills, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Bottle Chip**: Overall demand is sluggish, and the height of processing - fee repair is limited. Considering more - than - expected production increase by bottle - chip enterprises and a sharp increase in overseas export orders, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Propylene**: It mainly follows market fluctuations and is expected to move in a volatile manner in the short term. Considering oil prices and domestic macro - factors, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PP**: Fundamental support is limited, and it is expected to decline in a volatile manner. Considering oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - factors, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Plastic**: Inventory is accumulating in the upstream and mid - stream, and it is expected to decline in a volatile manner. Considering oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - factors, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Styrene**: The commodity sentiment has improved. Considering oil prices, macro - policies, and device dynamics, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **PVC**: Supported by cost, the market is moving in a volatile manner. Considering expectations, cost, and supply, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Caustic Soda**: The spot price has stabilized, and it is expected to move in a volatile manner for the time being. Considering market sentiment, production, and demand, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Oils and Fats**: The MPOB report is positive, and palm oil led the rise in oils and fats yesterday. Considering US soybean weather and Malaysian palm oil production and demand data, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [10]. - **Protein Meal**: The trading volume of far - month basis contracts has increased, and the market is worried about the supply gap in the fourth quarter. Considering US soybean weather, domestic demand, macro - factors, and Sino - US and Sino - Canadian trade wars, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. 3.3 Agriculture - **Corn/Starch**: The market continues to move weakly in a volatile manner. Considering less - than - expected demand, macro - factors, and weather, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Hogs**: Supply and demand remain loose, and prices are fluctuating within a narrow range. Considering breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Rubber**: Supported by strong raw - material prices, rubber prices are rising in a volatile manner. Considering plantation weather, raw - material prices, and macro - changes, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [10]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: Supported by tight raw - material supply, the market is rising. Considering significant fluctuations in crude oil, it is expected to rise in a volatile manner [10]. - **Pulp**: The futures market is running stably. Considering macro - economic changes and fluctuations in US - dollar - denominated quotes, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Cotton**: Supported by low inventory, cotton prices are rising. Considering marginal changes in demand, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Sugar**: Sugar prices are under pressure and weakening. Considering imports, it is expected to move in a volatile manner [10]. - **Logs**: Logs are fluctuating within a narrow range. Considering shipment volume and transportation volume, it is expected to decline in a volatile manner [10].