Group 1 - The upcoming long holiday is leading to increased investor caution, with trading activity expected to decline as investors await external market developments [1] - Post-holiday market focus will shift back to domestic economic trends, particularly on demand-side policies to stabilize economic growth and supply-side efforts to address "involution" issues, which are crucial for PPI recovery and corporate profit growth [1] - Last week, the market experienced fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index testing the 30-day moving average, closing above it, while the Shenzhen Component Index showed strong performance, reaching a new high before slightly retreating [1] Group 2 - The market is currently in a consolidation phase after a period of upward movement, with the Shanghai Composite Index showing strong support above previous resistance levels from 2021 [2] - Despite the consolidation, some sector indices continue to trend upward, indicating that structural rotation remains a key characteristic of the current market [2]

Group 1 - The euro is currently trading at 1.1694 against the dollar, showing a slight decline of 0.11% from the previous trading day, indicating a market in a consolidation phase with limited volatility and no clear directional signals [1] - Market sentiment is complex and somewhat contradictory, with many institutions predicting a relatively flat performance for the euro in the near term due to an "overbought" situation, as approximately $18 billion in net long positions are currently betting on a stronger euro [1][3] - The positioning structure in the market may limit the euro's upward momentum, especially if the dollar weakens due to expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts or policy statements, which could lead to profit-taking pressures on the euro [1][3] Group 2 - Traders' attitudes towards the dollar are becoming polarized, with reductions in short positions against the yen while increasing short positions against the pound, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, and New Zealand dollar, indicating a selective approach rather than a broad bearish outlook on the dollar [3] - The euro-dollar pair is currently in a critical area of contention, facing multiple resistance levels that act as a "ceiling" on the exchange rate's rebound, with key resistance points at 1.1742, 1.1788, and the year-to-date high of 1.1830 [3][4] - The euro is in a wide-ranging consolidation zone, and without a significant breakthrough above any of the mentioned resistance levels, it is difficult to determine if a trend has formed, with short-term risks of a downward movement still present due to a lack of new positive stimuli [3][4]

News Summary Core Viewpoint - The asphalt market is currently experiencing a weak supply and demand situation, with prices expected to maintain a slight fluctuation in the short term due to low terminal demand and unstable cost support from international crude oil prices [2][3]. Group 1: Market Data - As of July 11, the Shanghai Futures Exchange reported that the asphalt factory warehouse futures inventory remained stable at 39,350 tons, while the warehouse futures inventory was also unchanged at 42,950 tons [1]. - The capacity utilization rate of 92 asphalt refineries in China was 33.9% for the week ending July 9, reflecting a 0.8% increase week-on-week, with a weekly asphalt production of 566,000 tons, up 2.4% from the previous week [1]. - The capacity utilization rate for 77 domestic heavy-duty asphalt enterprises was 32.7%, marking a 1.0% increase week-on-week [1]. - The planned production volume for asphalt refineries nationwide in July is expected to remain consistent with May and June levels, with the East China region experiencing an earlier end to the rainy season compared to previous years, providing a favorable market condition [1]. Group 2: Institutional Perspectives - Donghai Futures indicates that oil prices are operating within a range, and asphalt prices are expected to remain volatile. Recent shipping volumes have significantly decreased, and there are signs of inventory accumulation. The demand during the peak season has not exceeded market expectations, and attention should be paid to inventory depletion in the short term [2]. - Guoxin Futures notes that the current asphalt market is characterized by weak supply and demand. Although the operating load of enterprises is low, changes are limited. The terminal demand remains sluggish, leading to a cautious market sentiment among downstream users and traders. The cost support from international crude oil prices is also unstable, suggesting that asphalt prices will likely continue to fluctuate slightly in the short term [3].