1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The oil market is facing pressure as OPEC+ is likely to increase production, and the US oil demand may enter a seasonally weak phase in September. Geopolitical issues such as the Iran nuclear problem and the Russia-Ukraine situation remain uncertain, and the implementation of the US "Big and Beautiful" Act may trigger additional information. The short - term oil price may fluctuate, and the trading range is [63, 65]. Traders can follow up after the range is broken, and those betting on event - driven opportunities can choose to ambush option positions [2]. 3. Summary Based on Related Catalogs Market Data - On August 29, the price of Sc crude oil futures was 485.20 yuan/barrel, up 3.50 yuan (0.73%) from the previous day and down 8.40 yuan (-1.70%) from the previous week. WTI was at 64.01 dollars/barrel, down 0.31 dollars (-0.48%) from the previous day and up 0.24 dollars (0.38%) from the previous week. Brent was at 67.46 dollars/barrel, down 0.19 dollars (-0.28%) from the previous day and down 0.33 dollars (-0.49%) from the previous week [2]. - The Sc - WTI spread was 4.30 dollars/barrel, up 0.83 dollars (24.08%) from the previous day and down 1.14 dollars (-20.95%) from the previous week. The Sc - Brent spread was 0.85 dollars/barrel, up 0.71 dollars (529.37%) from the previous day and down 0.57 dollars (-40.12%) from the previous week [2]. - The Brent - WTI spread was 3.45 dollars/barrel, up 3.32 dollars (2457.01%) from the previous day and up 2.03 dollars (143.26%) from the previous week. The Sc_C1 - C2 spread was - 8.20 yuan/barrel, up 0.50 yuan (5.75%) from the previous day and down 1.60 yuan (24.24%) from the previous week [2]. - The Sc_C1 - C6 spread was - 4.80 yuan/barrel, up 3.50 yuan (42.17%) from the previous day and down 5.00 yuan (-2500.00%) from the previous week. The Sc_C1 - C13 spread was 0.90 yuan/barrel, up 3.10 yuan (140.91%) from the previous day and down 5.60 yuan (-86.15%) from the previous week [2]. - OPEC's basket of crude oil was at 70.58 dollars/barrel, up 0.97 dollars (1.39%) from the previous day and up 0.60 dollars (0.86%) from the previous week. Brent DTD was at 71.18 dollars/barrel, up 1.66 dollars (2.39%) from the previous day and down 0.10 dollars (-0.14%) from the previous week [2]. - Oman crude oil was at 71.22 dollars/barrel, up 0.71 dollars (1.01%) from the previous day and up 0.47 dollars (0.66%) from the previous week. Dubai crude oil was at 71.15 dollars/barrel, up 0.74 dollars (1.05%) from the previous day and up 0.40 dollars (0.57%) from the previous week [2]. - ESPO crude oil was at 65.06 dollars/barrel, up 0.92 dollars (1.43%) from the previous day and up 0.18 dollars (0.28%) from the previous week. The OPEC basket of crude oil's premium was 3.12 dollars/barrel, up 1.25 dollars (66.84%) from the previous day and up 0.16 dollars (5.41%) from the previous week [2]. - The Brent DTD premium was 3.72 dollars/barrel, up 0.86 dollars (30.07%) from the previous day and down 3.86 dollars (-2757.14%) from the previous week. The Oman premium was 3.76 dollars/barrel, up 4.66 dollars (517.78%) from the previous day and down 5.77 dollars (-287.06%) from the previous week [2]. - The Dubai premium was 3.69 dollars/barrel, up 4.91 dollars (402.46%) from the previous day and up 0.60 dollars (19.42%) from the previous week. The ESPO premium was - 2.40 dollars/barrel, down 0.21 dollars (-9.59%) from the previous day and down 16.01 dollars (-117.63%) from the previous week [2]. - Diesel in East China was at 6711.18 yuan/ton, down 4.73 yuan (-0.07%) from the previous day and down 8.45 yuan (-0.13%) from the previous week. Gasoline in East China was at 7773.36 yuan/ton, down 0.18 yuan (-0.00%) from the previous day and down 12.09 yuan (-0.16%) from the previous week [2]. - The ratio of diesel in East China to Sc was 13.831784, down 0.11 (-0.79%) from the previous day and up 0.22 (1.60%) from the previous week. The ratio of gasoline in East China to Sc was 16.020947, down 0.12 (-0.72%) from the previous day and up 0.25 (1.57%) from the previous week [2]. - The difference between diesel and gasoline in East China was - 1062.18 yuan/ton, down 4.55 yuan (0.43%) from the previous day and up 3.64 yuan (-0.34%) from the previous week. The total Sc warehouse receipts were 572.10 million barrels, up 95.40 million barrels (20.01%) from the previous week [2]. - The US strategic petroleum reserve was 404.20 million barrels, up 0.78 million barrels (0.19%) from the previous week. Commercial crude oil was 418.29 million barrels, down 2.39 million barrels (-0.57%) from the previous week [2]. - Cushing crude oil in the US was 22.63 million barrels, down 0.84 million barrels (-3.57%) from the previous week. Gasoline was 222.33 million barrels, down 1.24 million barrels (-0.55%) from the previous week. Distillate oil was 114.24 million barrels, down 1.79 million barrels (-1.54%) from the previous week [2]. - The non - commercial net position was 10.95 million contracts, down 1.07 million contracts (-8.93%) from the previous week. The commercial net position was - 13.09 million contracts, up 0.97 million contracts (-6.89%) from the previous week. The non - reported net position was 2.14 million contracts, up 0.11 million contracts (5.18%) from the previous week [2] Macro and Geopolitical Factors - The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in September is close to 90%. Sino - US tariffs are postponed, and there may be significant differences between the two countries. The US may sanction China due to the Russian oil issue. The "Big and Beautiful" Act signed by Trump has come into effect, which may have a progressive and spill - over impact on the market [2]. - The E3 group may restart UN sanctions on Iran, and the situation around Iran may heat up. The Russia - Ukraine issue is progressing slowly, but there is an expectation of reaching an agreement. Pay attention to Trump's attitude and Putin's participation in the SCO Summit and the September 3 parade, which may bring new information [2]. Supply and Demand - OPEC+ plans to increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September, ending the first - stage复产 work one year ahead of schedule. It may evaluate the withdrawal of the second - batch 1.66 million barrels per day production cut in December (not confirmed, and the September OPEC+ meeting is likely to suspend production increase). Saudi Arabia may lower the crude oil price for Asian buyers in October to cope with sufficient supply and weak demand. India may continue to buy Russian oil [2]. Industry News - Affected by the US Labor Day holiday, US stocks will be closed on September 1. CME's precious metals and US oil contract trading will end at 02:30 on September 2, and stock index futures contract trading will end at 01:00 on September 2. ICE's Brent crude oil futures contract trading will end at 01:30 on September 2 [3]. - The CEO of Rosneft expects the global oil market supply surplus to be 2.6 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter and will drop to 2.2 million barrels per day in 2026 [4]. - China has become the world's first country to achieve large - scale thermal recovery development of offshore heavy oil, with a cumulative production of over 5 million tons. The second - phase project of the Luda 5 - 2 North Oilfield has contributed over 100,000 tons of thermal recovery production, and the newly put - into - operation Kenli 10 - 2 Oilfield project has added over 14 million tons of heavy oil reserves [4]. - Hedge funds have reduced their bullish positions on US crude oil to the lowest level in about 18 years due to concerns about supply surplus. As of the week ending August 26, fund managers reduced their net long bets on WTI crude oil by 5,461 contracts to 24,225 contracts, the lowest since January 2007 [4]. - The total number of US oil rigs in the week ending August 29 was 412, up from 411 in the previous week. The total number of natural gas rigs was 119, down from 122 in the previous week [6]. - Iran's UN envoy said Iran is committed to diplomacy but will not negotiate under threat or coercion. It supports a short - term, unconditional technical extension of the nuclear agreement resolution [6]. - German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron called for secondary sanctions against Russia. They will promote sanctions against "third - country companies supporting the Russian war" [6]. - An executive of India's ONGC said that as long as the price is right, ONGC's refineries will continue to purchase Russian oil, and the government has not issued any advice on buying Russian oil [7]. - A Reuters survey shows that due to the increase in production of major oil - producing countries and the suppression of demand growth by US tariff threats, it is difficult for oil prices to rise significantly this year. The average price of Brent crude oil in 2025 is expected to be $67.65 per barrel, and the average price of US crude oil is expected to be $64.65 per barrel [7]. - According to CME's "FedWatch", the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in September is 12.6%, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut is 87.4%. In October, the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 5.6%, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point rate cut is 45.8%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point rate cut is 48.6% [7]. - European Central Bank Governing Council member Rehn refuted the view that interest rates cannot be cut again in the next few months. He said inflation risks are currently "tilted to the downside", and the US trade agreement may help reduce uncertainty, but a 15% tariff on most European exports by the US may slow down the eurozone's economic growth [8]. - In addition to Cook, who is in a lawsuit with Trump, the Fed governors include Powell, Jefferson, and Barr appointed by the Biden administration, who are on the same side as Powell. Waller and Bowman, appointed by Trump in his first term, voted in favor of a rate cut in July. Trump has nominated Stephen Milan to fill the vacancy left by Kugler's resignation, and the Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Milan next Thursday [9]. - The Fed has finalized the new capital levels of the largest US banks after the June stress test. Morgan Stanley is seeking a re - evaluation of its upcoming capital level, and the Fed will announce the decision by the end of September [10]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report [1][2][3] Core Viewpoints - The spot freight rate continues to decline, and the futures market fluctuates greatly. It is recommended to participate with light positions or wait and see due to geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties [2][5] - The main contract remains weak, while the far - month contracts are relatively strong. Risk - takers can try light - position long positions at specific price levels for certain contracts, but should set stop - losses [5] Summary by Related Information Freight Rate Indexes - On August 25, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1990.20 points, down 8.7% from the previous period; for the US West route, it was 1041.38 points, down 5.9% [3] - On August 22, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) composite index was 1035.79 points, down 1.59% from the previous period; the European route was 1083.74 points, down 8.83%; the US West route was 963.54 points, down 1.79% [3] - On August 22, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) composite index was 1415.36 points, down 44.83 points from the previous period; the European route price was 1668 USD/TEU, down 8.35%; the US West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 6.54% [3] - On August 22, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) composite index was 1174.87 points, down 1.5% from the previous period; the European route was 1757.74 points, down 1.8%; the US West route was 799.19 points, down 2.9% [3] PMI Data - The eurozone's August manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 50.5, higher than the forecast of 49.5 and the previous value of 49.8; the service PMI preliminary value was 50.7, slightly lower than the forecast of 50.8 and the previous value of 51; the composite PMI preliminary value rose to 51.1 [3] - In July, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [4] - The US August S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 53.3, reaching a 39 - month high; the service PMI preliminary value was 55.4 [4] Market and Strategy - On August 27, the main contract 2510 closed at 1316.0, down 0.89%, with a trading volume of 1.80 million lots and an open interest of 5.37 million lots, a decrease of 684 lots from the previous day [5] - Short - term strategy: Risk - takers can try light - position long positions around 1300 for the 2510 contract and add long positions around 1600 for the 2512 contract, and set stop - losses [5] - Arbitrage strategy: It is recommended to wait and see or try with light positions due to large fluctuations [5] - Long - term strategy: Take profit on rallies and wait for the market to stabilize after a pullback before making further decisions [5] Other Information - Sino - US tariff extension negotiations have no substantial progress, and the tariff war has evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries [5] - The daily trading limit for contracts from 2508 to 2606 is adjusted to 18%, the margin is adjusted to 28%, and the intraday opening limit for all these contracts is 100 lots [5]

Core Viewpoint - The European shipping market is experiencing a transition from peak season to off-peak season, with a significant decline in spot freight rates and a competitive pricing environment among shipping companies [2][3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of August 26, the main contract EC2510 closed at 1318.9 points, down 2.76%, reflecting a bearish trend in the futures market [2]. - The SCFIS European line index reported a decrease to 1990.20 points as of August 25, down 8.7% from the previous period [2]. - Spot freight rates have dropped from a peak of $3380/FEU at the end of July to $2160/FEU, with an average weekly decline of $120/FEU [2][3]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - In September, the shipping market is expected to enter a seasonal downturn, with marginal weakening in cargo volume while capacity remains relatively high [3]. - Scheduled and pending weekly capacity for September is 284,000 TEU and 10,000 TEU, respectively, while for October it is 263,000 TEU and 25,000 TEU [3]. - Despite a potential surge in shipments before the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, shipping companies are likely to prioritize stockpiling, making it difficult to maintain prices [3]. Group 3: Freight Rate Trends - Current average freight rates for early September have fallen to $2160/FEU, with various alliances reporting different average rates: Gemini Alliance at $1920/FEU, OA Alliance at $2230/FEU, PA Alliance at $2170/FEU, and MSC at $2352/FEU [3]. - The decline in spot rates has exceeded $1200/FEU since the peak in late July [3]. Group 4: Futures Market Insights - The current spot market price range is between $2100 and $2200/FEU, with the Gemini Alliance's price dropping to $1900/FEU, prompting other alliances to lower their prices to maintain loading rates [4]. - The main contract EC2510's closing price suggests a freight rate of $1950 to $2000/FEU, indicating potential for further adjustments in the futures market [4]. - The overall trend in the European shipping futures market is expected to remain weak and volatile until signs of stabilization in the fundamentals emerge [4]. Group 5: Contract Analysis - Near-term contracts are closely tied to spot market fundamentals, necessitating close monitoring of freight rate trends and shipping capacity adjustments [5]. - Long-term contracts incorporate seasonal pricing and potential recovery expectations, with 2026 contracts trading at a discount compared to 2025 contracts [5]. - Geopolitical events and changes in U.S.-China tariffs are significant factors influencing long-term contracts and overall shipping volumes [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report comprehensively analyzes the policy trends in multiple fields from August 7th to August 21st, 2025, including macro - economic, fiscal, monetary, financial regulatory, real estate, and tariff policies. These policies aim to boost consumption, expand investment, support emerging industries, and stabilize the real estate market, among other goals [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Summary by Directory 1. Macro - economic Tone - Personal consumption loan and service industry business loan fiscal subsidy policies were implemented. The subsidy ratio is 1 percentage point, and the central and provincial finances bear 90% and 10% of the subsidy funds respectively. The policies will be evaluated upon expiration [11][14][15]. - The State Council Executive Meeting emphasized cultivating and expanding service consumption and increasing effective investment [12][15]. - 188 billion yuan of ultra - long - term special treasury bond funds for equipment renewal investment subsidies were fully allocated, supporting about 8,400 projects and driving over 1 trillion yuan in total investment [13][15]. 2. Fiscal Policy - Special bonds can be used for government expenditures in the construction costs of PPP stock projects. Local governments are required to manage and use funds properly to ensure the stable operation of PPP projects [16][19]. - A 500 - billion - yuan "quasi - fiscal" tool is expected to be launched, potentially focusing on emerging industries and infrastructure [17]. - The implementation regulations of the Value - Added Tax Law were open for public consultation, clarifying relevant scope and rules [18][19]. 3. Monetary Policy - In August, the central bank conducted repurchase operations, with a net injection of 30 billion yuan, showing its care for the market [20][22]. - The central bank continued the overall tone of "implementing and refining" and remained committed to preventing capital idling. The probability of a policy interest rate cut is relatively low in the short term [20][21][22]. - Financial institutions should focus on exploring effective credit demand rather than being overly concerned about monthly credit increment fluctuations [21][22]. 4. Financial Supervision - Regarding banks, regulators addressed "involution - style" competition, residents' deposits flowed into the market, a draft for public comment on the management measures for commercial bank merger and acquisition loans was released, and many small and medium - sized banks lowered deposit interest rates [22][23][26]. - For insurance, three new scenarios for claiming personal pensions were added [24][28]. - The trading association launched a self - regulatory investigation into institutions involved in the illegal use of raised funds in bond financing [25][28]. 5. Real Estate Policy - The policy aims to consolidate the stabilization and recovery of the real estate market, improve the basic real - estate financial system, and release improvement - oriented housing demand [29][31][32]. - Beijing lifted the purchase restrictions on commercial housing outside the Fifth Ring Road [29][32]. - Hainan Province introduced real - estate regulatory policies, allowing for appropriate relaxation of the acquisition area standard when purchasing existing commercial housing for affordable rental housing [30][31][32]. 6. Tariff Policy - The suspension of the 24% additional tariff on US imports was extended for 90 days, while the 10% additional tariff was retained [33][34]. - Trump stated that there is currently no plan to impose additional tariffs on China for purchasing Russian oil, but this might be reconsidered in two or three weeks [33][34].

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is the Five Mines Futures Agricultural Products Morning Report on August 21, 2025 [1] Group 2: Soybean/M粕 Core View - The cost of imported soybeans is on a stable and slightly rising trend, while the domestic soybean meal market is in a season of oversupply. It is expected that the spot market may start to destock in September. The soybean meal market is influenced by both bullish and bearish factors [3][5] Key Information - On Wednesday night, the U.S. soybeans closed slightly higher in a narrow - range oscillation. The market is still focused on the PROFARMER tour survey. The U.S. Soybean Association called on Trump to reach an agreement with China as soon as possible. The Brazilian soybean premium is stable, and the cost of imported soybeans remains unchanged for the time being. The domestic soybean meal spot basis is stable, with the East China region reporting 01 - 170 yuan/ton. The soybean meal trading is weak, but the pick - up is good. The downstream inventory days decreased slightly by 0.02 days to 8.35 days. According to MYSTEEL statistics, 2.339 million tons of soybeans were crushed in China last week, and it is expected to crush 2.4043 million tons this week [3] - In the next two weeks, the rainfall in the U.S. soybean - producing areas is expected to be low. In Brazil, the premium has been oscillating at a high level recently. Overall, the USDA significantly reduced the planting area, and the U.S. soybean production decreased by 1.08 million tons month - on - month, which is a short - term positive for CBOT soybeans. Currently, due to the low valuation of U.S. soybeans, the positive EPA policy, and the fact that soybeans are solely supplied by Brazil from September to January, the cost of imported soybeans maintains a stable and slightly rising trend. However, the continuous upward momentum of the cost of imported soybeans needs to be tested under the background of global protein raw material oversupply [3] Trading Strategy - It is recommended to try long positions at the low end of the soybean meal cost range. At the high end, pay attention to the crushing margin and supply pressure. Focus on the progress of Sino - U.S. tariffs and new drivers on the supply side [5] Group 3: Oils Core View - The fundamentals support the upward movement of the oil price center. The palm oil price is expected to remain stable in the short - term, with a rising expectation in the fourth quarter. However, the upward space is limited by multiple factors [7][9] Key Information - According to the Malaysian independent inspection agency, Malaysia's palm oil exports from August 1 - 10 were 453,230 tons, a 23.67% increase from the 366,482 tons exported in the same period last month. It is expected that the exports in the first 15 days will increase by 16.5% - 21.3% month - on - month, and the first 20 days will increase by 13.61% - 17.5%. SPPOMA data shows that from August 1 - 15, 2025, the yield per unit area of Malaysian palm oil decreased by 1.78% month - on - month, the oil extraction rate increased by 0.51% month - on - month, and the production increased by 0.88% month - on - month [7] - The Malaysian Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPK) stated that the direct impact of U.S. market restrictions on the Malaysian palm oil industry is expected to be relatively limited, as it is difficult to find substitutes in the global market [7] - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) said that due to the slowdown in supply and the decrease in soybean supply caused by biodiesel demand, the palm oil price is expected to remain above 4,300 ringgit per ton in the short - term [7] - On Wednesday night, the three major domestic oils oscillated, affected by the weak sentiment of the overall commodity market. The stable demand from importing countries, low inventories in Southeast Asia, and unstable supply in Indonesia provide continuous positive factors. The domestic spot basis is stable at a low level [7] Trading Strategy - The oil price is expected to oscillate strongly. If the importing countries maintain normal imports and the palm oil production in the producing areas remains at a neutral level, the inventory in the producing areas may remain stable, supporting a strong price. There is a rising expectation in the fourth quarter due to the Indonesian B50 policy. However, the high valuation and multiple suppressing factors limit the upward space [9] Group 4: Sugar Core View - The probability of a significant rebound in the international raw sugar price is low, and the Zhengzhou sugar price is likely to continue to decline [12] Key Information - On Wednesday, the Zhengzhou sugar futures price continued to oscillate. The closing price of the Zhengzhou sugar January contract was 5,676 yuan/ton, a 15 - yuan or 0.26% increase from the previous trading day. In the spot market, the quotation of Guangxi sugar - making groups was 5,940 - 6,000 yuan/ton, a 10 - yuan decrease from the previous trading day; the quotation of Yunnan sugar - making groups was 5,770 - 5,820 yuan/ton, a 0 - 10 - yuan decrease from the previous trading day; the mainstream quotation range of processing sugar mills was 6,050 - 6,130 yuan/ton, a 0 - 10 - yuan decrease from the previous trading day. The basis between the Guangxi spot and the Zhengzhou sugar main contract (sr2601) was 264 yuan/ton [11] - According to the latest data from the Brazilian Sugarcane Technology Center, the average sugarcane yield per hectare in the central - southern region of Brazil in July was 81.3 tons, a 5.6% year - on - year decrease compared to 86.1 tons per hectare in the same period in 2024 [11] Trading Strategy - The international raw sugar price is unlikely to rebound significantly, and the Zhengzhou sugar price is likely to continue to decline due to increased domestic imports and high import profits [12] Group 5: Cotton Core View - The short - term cotton price may continue to oscillate at a high level [15] Key Information - On Wednesday, the Zhengzhou cotton futures price slightly decreased. The closing price of the Zhengzhou cotton January contract was 14,055 yuan/ton, a 45 - yuan or 0.32% decrease from the previous trading day. In the spot market, the China Cotton Price Index (CCIndex) 3128B Xinjiang machine - picked delivery price was 15,000 yuan/ton, a 10 - yuan decrease from the previous trading day. The basis between the 3128B Xinjiang machine - picked delivery price and the Zhengzhou cotton main contract (CF2601) was 945 yuan/ton [14] - India has suspended the 11% import tariff on cotton until September 30, which may benefit U.S. cotton growers [14] Trading Strategy - The USDA report is more positive than expected, and the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and counter - measures between China and the U.S. for 90 days are positive for the domestic cotton price. However, the downstream consumption is average, and the cotton destocking speed has slowed down. The short - term cotton price may continue to oscillate at a high level [15] Group 6: Eggs Core View - The egg price in the spot market is mostly stable with a few declines, and the futures market may fluctuate in the short - term, with short - selling opportunities after a rebound in the medium - term [17][18] Key Information - The national egg price is mostly stable with a few declines. The average price in the main producing areas dropped 0.02 yuan to 3.19 yuan/jin. The price in Heishan dropped 0.1 yuan to 2.9 yuan/jin, and the price in Guantao remained unchanged at 2.64 yuan/jin. The supply is stable, the demand is weak, and the willingness of second - and third - tier dealers to stock up and build inventories is low. The overall circulation speed is slow. It is expected that the egg price will mostly decline and a few will remain stable today [17] Trading Strategy - The supply of newly - laid hens continues to increase, and the number of culled chickens is limited, resulting in a large supply. The egg price in the peak season is weaker than expected, and the futures market has a premium. The short - term futures market may fluctuate, and in the medium - term, pay attention to short - selling opportunities after a rebound [18] Group 7: Pigs Core View - The pig price may oscillate in a range, with short - term low - buying opportunities and attention to the upper - limit pressure in the medium - term, and a reverse arbitrage strategy for the far - month contracts [21] Key Information - Yesterday, the domestic pig price generally increased. The average price in Henan increased 0.03 yuan to 13.8 yuan/kg, and the average price in Sichuan increased 0.1 yuan to 13.57 yuan/kg. After the price increase, the downstream's willingness to accept high - priced goods decreased, the market's bullish sentiment weakened, and some farmers plan to increase the number of pigs for sale. It is expected that the pig price will be stable with some declines and a few slight increases today [20] Trading Strategy - The spot price has temporarily stabilized due to previous pressure release and bottom - support sentiment. The futures market has risen and then fallen. The market is waiting for the supply - demand game at the end of the third quarter. In the context of expected increases in both supply and demand, the fat - to - standard pig price difference and whether there will be pig hoarding are crucial. The market may oscillate in a range. In the short - term, focus on low - buying opportunities; in the medium - term, pay attention to the upper - limit pressure; and use a reverse arbitrage strategy for the far - month contracts [21]

Group 1 - The meeting between Chinese and Indian foreign ministers resulted in 10 key agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation [3][4][5] - Both sides emphasized the importance of strategic leadership from their respective leaders for the development of China-India relations [3] - China welcomed Indian Prime Minister Modi's participation in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, while India expressed support for China's presidency of the organization [3][4] Group 2 - The two countries agreed to support each other's diplomatic activities, including the hosting of the BRICS summits in 2026 and 2027 [3][4] - There is a mutual agreement to explore the resumption of various government-to-government dialogue mechanisms to strengthen cooperation and manage differences [3][4] - Both nations plan to facilitate direct flights and visa conveniences for travelers engaged in tourism, business, and media activities [4][5] Group 3 - The agreement includes provisions for the continued pilgrimage of Indian devotees to sacred sites in Tibet, expanding the scale of such activities [4][5] - Specific measures will be taken to facilitate trade and investment flows between the two countries [5] - Both sides committed to maintaining peace and stability in border areas through friendly consultations [5] Group 4 - The two countries agreed to promote multilateralism and enhance communication on major international and regional issues, defending the interests of developing countries [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No clear industry investment rating is provided in the reports. Core Viewpoints - Due to geopolitical conflicts and tariff uncertainties, it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [3] - Given the short - term market fluctuations, it is not advisable to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [1] - The market may experience wide - range fluctuations when the basis converges, and attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rates [3] Summary by Related Content Shipping Freight Index - On August 18, the NCFI (composite index) was 1052.5 points, down 0.1% from the previous period; the SCFIS (European route) was 2180.17 points, down 2.5%; the NCFI (European route) was 1188.7 points, down 5.5%; the SCFIS (US West route) was 1106.29 points, up 2.2%; the NCFI (US West route) was 1042.91 points, down 5.9% [1] - On August 15, the SCFI was 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from the previous period; the CCFI (composite index) was 1193.34 points, down 0.6%; the SCFI European route price was 1820 USD/TEU, down 7.2%; the CCFI (European route) was 1790.47 points, down 0.5%; the SCFI US West route was 1759 USD/FEU, down 3.5%; the CCFI (US West route) was 981.1 points, down 5.9% [1] Economic Data of Different Regions - In the Eurozone in July, the manufacturing PMI was 49.8, higher than the expected 49.7; the services PMI was 51.2, higher than the expected 50.7; the composite PMI was 51, higher than the expected 50.8; the SENTIX investor confidence index rose to 4.5, the highest since April 2022 [2] - In the US in July, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 49.5 (expected 52.7); the services PMI was 55.2 (expected 53); the Markit composite PMI was 54.6, the highest since December 2024 [2] - China's manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [2] Futures Market - On August 18, the closing price of the main contract 2510 was 1373.1, with a gain of 0.01%, the trading volume was 28,100 lots, and the open interest was 53,200 lots, a decrease of 1677 lots from the previous day [3] - The SCFIS European route index declined again, and some liner companies continued to lower spot freight rates. The market is in a wait - and - see mood, and the futures market may fluctuate widely when the basis converges [3] Trading Strategies - Short - term strategy: Risk - takers can try to go long lightly around 1300 of the 2510 contract, pay attention to the subsequent market trend, and set stop - loss [4] - Arbitrage strategy: Due to the volatile international situation, it is recommended to wait and see or participate lightly [4] - Long - term strategy: It is advisable to take profits when the contracts rise, and then judge the subsequent direction after the price stabilizes [4] Policy Adjustments - The daily price limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 18% [4] - The margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 is adjusted to 28% [4] - The daily opening position limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [4]

Core Viewpoint - The aluminum price is experiencing sustained high-level fluctuations, with the average daily price of A00 aluminum at 20,700 yuan/ton as of August 15, remaining stable month-on-month and increasing by 8.89% year-on-year [1] Group 1: Macro Factors - The extension of the tariff suspension period between China and the U.S. for another 90 days has reduced risk aversion sentiment [1] - Weak U.S. employment data suggests an increased probability of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in September, leading to a more positive market sentiment [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The market is under pressure from seasonal demand, but inventory levels remain low year-on-year [1] - Supply-side fluctuations are limited, while demand-side seasonal pressures persist, with terminal orders being average and maintaining just-in-time procurement [1] - Social inventory of aluminum ingots continues to accumulate [1] Group 3: Future Market Outlook - Future attention should be paid to potential adjustments in U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and their impact on market sentiment [1] - Monitoring the Federal Reserve's actions is crucial, as the market is expected to remain in a range-bound fluctuation in the short term [1] - As demand gradually recovers from the seasonal downturn in September, there is an expectation of a stronger market driven by consumption and inventory reduction [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall non - ferrous metals market is expected to show a strong and volatile trend. The Fed's interest - rate cut expectations and domestic policies have a positive impact on the market. Different metals have different trends and investment suggestions based on their supply - demand fundamentals and market news [3][4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Main Variety Views Copper - The copper price is expected to maintain a volatile and strong trend. Short - term, the Shanghai copper is predicted to operate in the range of 78300 - 79500 yuan/ton. It is recommended to conduct range trading or stay on the sidelines [3]. Aluminum - The aluminum price is in an upward trend with shock adjustments. It is recommended to take the opportunity to place long orders for Shanghai aluminum and cast aluminum alloy, and stay on the sidelines for alumina [3]. Zinc - The zinc price is expected to oscillate within the range of 22000 - 23000 yuan/ton. It is recommended to conduct range trading [3]. Lead - The lead price is expected to maintain a short - term oscillatory pattern, and it is recommended to go long at low prices within the range of 16500 - 17200 yuan/ton [3]. Nickel - In the medium - to - long - term, the nickel industry has an oversupply situation. It is recommended to moderately hold short positions at high prices for nickel, with the main contract operating in the range of 120000 - 124000 yuan/ton. For stainless steel, range trading is recommended, with the main contract operating in the range of 12800 - 13200 yuan/ton [4]. Tin - The tin price is expected to oscillate within the range of 257,000 - 276,000 yuan/ton. It is recommended to conduct range trading and continue to monitor supply resumption and downstream demand recovery [4]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - Due to various market rumors, the risks in the industrial silicon and polysilicon markets are relatively high. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines [4]. Carbonate Lithium - The carbonate lithium price is expected to continue its strong trend. It is recommended to trade cautiously and continue to monitor upstream enterprise production cuts and cathode material factory production schedules [4]. 3.2 Metal Inventory - As of August 15, 2025, the global inventory of non - ferrous metals showed different trends. For example, the global copper inventory increased by 1.27% week - on - week, the global aluminum inventory decreased by 1.38% week - on - week, and the global zinc inventory increased by 8.38% week - on - week [9]. 3.3 Macro Hotspots 3.3.1 Current Week's Macro Data - From August 11 - 17, a series of macro - economic data were released. For example, the eurozone's August ZEW economic sentiment index was 25.1, the US July core CPI year - on - year was 3.1%, and China's July M2 money supply year - on - year was 8.8% [13]. 3.3.2 Sino - US Trade and Financial Data - Since August 12, 2025, the 24% tariff has been suspended for 90 days again. In July, China's new social financing was 1.16 trillion yuan, and RMB loans decreased by 500 million yuan. The year - on - year growth rate of China's social consumer goods retail sales in July slowed down to 3.7%, and the real estate development investment from January to July decreased by 12% year - on - year [14][15][16][17]. 3.3.3 US Economic Data - In July, the US CPI year - on - year was 2.7%, lower than expected, while the core CPI growth rate reached a new high since February. The US July PPI year - on - year soared from 2.3% to 3.3%, and the month - on - month was 0.9%, a three - year high. The US July customs tariff revenue reached 28 billion US dollars, a record high, but the fiscal deficit still expanded [18][19][20]. 3.3.4 Next Week's Macro Data Calendar - From August 18 - 24, important macro - economic data such as the US July new housing starts month - on - month, China's August LPR, and the eurozone's July core harmonized CPI year - on - year final value are scheduled to be released [22]. 3.4 Market Trends and Key Data Tracking - For each metal, the report provides market trend charts (monthly, daily, quarterly lines) and key data tracking, including inventory, spot premium and discount, institutional positions, etc. For example, for copper, it shows the Shanghai copper main contract's monthly line, daily line, and LME copper's relevant data [26][27][28][37][39].

Group 1: Market Overview - The current bull market has seen 3,451 companies surpass last year's high, with 2,424 of them recording over 20% gains this year, indicating a strong market trend [1] - The total market capitalization of 124 secondary industries has increased from 87.17 trillion yuan at the beginning of the year to 102.45 trillion yuan, a growth of 15.28 trillion yuan [2] Group 2: Sector Contributions - The top ten sectors contributing to market capitalization growth include state-owned banks, chemical pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, consumer electronics, securities, communication equipment, automotive parts, components, industrial metals, and general equipment [2][3] - The banking sector (state-owned and joint-stock banks) contributed over 1.68 trillion yuan, while the medical sector (chemical pharmaceuticals, medical services, and devices) contributed approximately 1.44 trillion yuan, making them key drivers of the bull market [3] Group 3: Emotional Triggers - The Shanghai Composite Index is approaching a ten-year high, with significant resistance expected in the 3,700-3,750 point range due to historical sell-offs [5][7] - Recent news about a 1.1 trillion yuan decrease in household deposits and a 2.14 trillion yuan increase in non-bank financial institution deposits has sparked speculation about capital moving into the stock market, although this conclusion may be premature [7][8] Group 4: Future Market Divergence Points - The expiration of the "temporary suspension window" for US-China tariffs may introduce new market volatility, as recent negotiations have led to a 90-day delay in implementing tariffs [9] - The upcoming IPO of Yushu Technology, valued at 12 billion yuan, is expected to attract significant investment, with estimated frozen funds ranging from 35 billion to 50 billion yuan [10]