Core Viewpoint - Recent fluctuations in the US Treasury market are influenced by multiple factors, leading to rising long-term yields while short-term rate cut expectations diminish [1] Group 1: Interest Rate Trends - Long-term US Treasury yields have increased, with the 10-year yield rising by 9 basis points to 4.44% over two weeks [1] - The yield curve has steepened, with the 30-year yield increasing by 14 basis points [1] - The Federal Reserve's internal divisions have created uncertainty regarding future interest rate paths, impacting market expectations [1] Group 2: Treasury Issuance and Fiscal Position - In early July, there was a slight decrease in short-term Treasury issuance, while long-term issuance saw a minor increase [1] - The US recorded a fiscal surplus of $27.01 billion in June, with a 12-month cumulative deficit slightly decreasing to $1.90 trillion [1] Group 3: Market Positioning and Speculation - As of July 15, net short positions in Treasury futures have slightly decreased to 5.74 million contracts, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment [1] - The Federal funds futures market transitioned from net short to net long positions, rising to 49,300 contracts, reflecting increased expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve [1] Group 4: Liquidity and Economic Indicators - The Treasury General Account (TGA) balance decreased by $60.15 billion over two weeks, while the Federal Reserve's reverse repo tool shrank by $56.45 billion, indicating a release of liquidity [1] - The Federal Reserve's weekly indicator showed a reading of 2.37, suggesting a stabilization in the short-term outlook [1]

Inflation Data - In June, the US CPI increased from 2.4% to 2.7%, matching expectations, while core CPI rose from 2.8% to 2.9%, slightly below the 3% forecast[1] - Month-on-month, CPI rose by 0.3%, consistent with expectations, while core CPI increased by 0.2%, below the expected 0.3%[1] Tariff Impact on CPI - The inflation effect of tariffs was evident in June, with furniture prices rising by 1% (previously 0.3%), clothing by 0.4% (previously -0.4%), and entertainment goods by 0.8% (previously 0.4%)[3] - It is estimated that tariffs have contributed 14% to CPI if core prices remained at February levels, and 40% if they followed last year's declining trend[4] Future Tariff Effects - Assuming the overall tariff rate increases to 17.3%, the remaining unaccounted tariff impact on core prices could add approximately 2.7-2.9 percentage points, translating to a 0.5-0.54 percentage point increase in overall CPI[5] - If the remaining tariff effects manifest over the next three months, the CPI year-on-year could reach 3.2% and 3.3% in Q3 and Q4, respectively[10] Market Reactions - Following the CPI report, market expectations for interest rate cuts slightly decreased, with the anticipated number of cuts dropping from 1.93 to 1.76 for the year[1] - The probability of a rate cut in September fell from 60.1% to 55%, while year-end policy rate expectations rose from 3.846% to 3.89%[1]

Group 1: Inflation and CPI Data - In June, the US CPI increased year-on-year from 2.4% to 2.7%, matching expectations, while core CPI rose from 2.8% to 2.9%, slightly below the 3% forecast[2] - Month-on-month, CPI rose by 0.3%, consistent with expectations, while core CPI increased by 0.2%, below the expected 0.3%[2] - The proportion of CPI items with year-on-year increases exceeding 2% rose from 40.8% to 44.1%, indicating a broadening inflationary trend[24] Group 2: Tariff Impact on CPI - The estimated impact of tariffs on CPI shows that if core goods prices remained at February levels, the tariff effect could account for 14% of CPI; if prices followed last year's downward trend, the effect could be 40%[4] - The remaining unaccounted tariff impact on core goods prices is estimated to be around 2.7-2.9 percentage points, translating to an overall CPI impact of 0.5-0.54 percentage points[23] - For specific high-import-dependency goods, tariffs have been reflected in CPI as follows: toys and games (52%), furniture (70%), clothing (10%) if prices remained at February levels[18] Group 3: Market Expectations and Economic Outlook - Market expectations for interest rate cuts have slightly cooled, with the anticipated number of cuts for the year decreasing from 1.93 to 1.76, and the probability of a September cut dropping from 60.1% to 55%[2] - Bloomberg's consensus forecast for year-on-year CPI in Q3 and Q4 is 3.1% and 3.2%, respectively, reflecting the anticipated impact of remaining tariffs[23]

Group 1 - The recent rebound in gold prices is influenced by three main factors: dovish signals from the Federal Reserve, renewed trade tensions, and increased gold purchases by the People's Bank of China [1] - The Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting interest rates as early as September, with a total of two rate cuts anticipated by the end of the year [1] - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for eight consecutive months, with a notable addition of 70,000 ounces in June, bringing total reserves to 73.9 million ounces [1] Group 2 - China's central bank's strategy of increasing gold reserves is seen as a response to external financial shocks and aims to optimize the structure of foreign exchange reserves [2] - Gold is viewed as a non-sovereign credit reserve asset that can effectively hedge against risks associated with single currencies like the US dollar, especially in the context of trade wars and economic uncertainty [2] - Despite the continuous increase in gold reserves, China's holdings still lag behind those of developed economies, indicating potential for further accumulation of gold [2]

Core Viewpoint - The June non-farm payroll data exceeded expectations, indicating a robust job market, but there are mixed signals regarding employment strength and potential economic implications [1][3][14]. Group 1: Non-Farm Employment Data - In June, the U.S. added 147,000 non-farm jobs, surpassing the forecast of 106,000, marking the fourth consecutive month of exceeding expectations [1][14]. - Job growth was concentrated in four sectors: government (+73,000), education and healthcare services (+51,000), leisure and hospitality (+20,000), and construction (+15,000) [1][16]. - The employment diffusion index fell to 49.6%, indicating a low breadth of job growth compared to historical averages [14]. Group 2: Unemployment Rate - The unemployment rate decreased from 4.2% to 4.1%, below the expected 4.3%, with a decline in the labor force participation rate from 62.4% to 62.3% [2][20]. - Youth and female labor force participation saw significant declines, contributing to the drop in the unemployment rate [20][21]. Group 3: Wage Growth - Wage growth was below expectations, with hourly earnings increasing by 0.2% month-over-month, compared to the expected 0.3% [2][26]. - Weekly hours worked decreased from 34.3 to 34.2, leading to a 0.1% decline in weekly earnings, marking the first negative growth this year [2][26]. Group 4: Market Reactions - Following the non-farm report, market expectations for interest rate cuts diminished significantly, with July cut probabilities dropping from 25.3% to 4.7% and September from 91% to 70.7% [2][28]. - U.S. stock indices rose, with the Dow Jones up 0.77%, Nasdaq up 1.02%, and S&P 500 up 0.83%, while the dollar index increased by 0.35% [2][28].

Core Insights - The recent surge in gold prices has led consumers to deliberate on whether to purchase gold, particularly for jewelry or investment purposes [1] - The current gold price is influenced by international market trends, interest rate expectations, and heightened risk aversion [4] Price Trends - Major gold retailers like Chow Tai Fook and Luk Fook are quoting prices between 1003-1005 yuan per gram, an increase of 5-7 yuan from previous prices [4] - China Gold's price is lower at 969 yuan per gram, allowing for significant savings when purchasing larger quantities [4] Price Differentiation - The price of jewelry gold is significantly higher than investment gold due to factors like craftsmanship, brand premium, and operational costs [5] - For example, a 10-gram gold chain from Chow Tai Fook costs approximately 10,050 yuan, while an equivalent investment gold bar costs around 7,850 yuan, highlighting a price difference of 2,200 yuan [5] Purchasing Strategies - For investment purposes, it is advisable to choose investment gold bars or wholesale gold, which have lower premiums and are closer to international gold prices [6] - For personal use or collection, consumers should compare prices across different brands to find the best deal [8] - For savings or appreciation, it is recommended to wait for a slight correction in international gold prices or to use a dollar-cost averaging strategy to mitigate investment risks [8] Timing for Purchase - Concerns about buying at a peak are valid, but high price levels do not necessarily indicate an imminent drop [9] - Gold investment should focus on long-term value preservation rather than short-term speculation [9] - If there is a pressing need and funds can be held long-term, short-term price fluctuations may be less impactful [9] Conclusion - The ongoing rise in gold prices necessitates careful consideration in purchasing decisions [10] - Consumers should align their gold product choices and timing with their specific needs to avoid unnecessary losses and achieve investment goals [10]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The US labor market is gradually changing with the continuation of the Fed's high - interest - rate policy. The labor market shows characteristics of two - way weakening in supply and demand, and the slowdown in wage growth provides more flexibility for policies [3][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Recruitment and Vacancies - As of June 2025, the monthly average of recruitment plans dropped slightly to 31.91 million, a decrease of nearly 5,500 from the May average, compared to 127,000 in 2021 and 104,000 in 2019 [3]. - As of June 2025, the revised non - government job vacancies rose to 6.936 million, but continued to slow down compared to the peak of over 10 million in 2022, with the manufacturing gap dropping to 414,000 [3]. Non - farm Employment - As of June 2025, the total new non - farm employment increased by 147,000, including 73,000 in the government and 74,000 in enterprises [3]. - In terms of industry structure, education and healthcare and hotels added 51,000 and 20,000 respectively, and the information service industry added 3,000 in June. The increments in different industries decreased to varying degrees compared to May [3]. - The unemployment rate in June dropped by 0.1 percentage point [3]. Wage Growth - As of June 2025, the average weekly wage growth rate of non - farm employment was revised down to 3.4%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the pre - revision in May, maintaining the downward trend since the low of 4.1% in April this year [4]. - In June, the wage growth rate of the commodity production sector was + 3.1%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points, and that of the service production sector was + 3.4%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points [4]. - The current US labor market shows characteristics of two - way weakening in supply and demand. Recruitment demand continues to slow down, and labor supply growth is limited [4].

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings for Different Industries The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating but offers specific operation suggestions for various commodities, which can be roughly summarized as follows: - **Buy**: Iron ore, coking coal, coke, copper, aluminum, zinc, nickel, stainless steel, tin, crude oil (in certain circumstances), urea, short - fiber, bottle - chip, soybean meal and rapeseed meal (short - term), live pigs, corn, palm oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, sugar (short - term), glass, polysilicon (with caution), lithium carbonate [2] - **Sell**: Synthetic rubber, styrene, caustic soda (mid - term), PVC, LLDPE, PP, methanol, sugar (rebound), cotton, eggs (near - month), apples, peanuts, pure membrane, rubber, industrial silicon [2] - **Hold/Observe**: Stock index futures, treasury bonds, precious metals, container shipping index, steel, iron ore, coking coal, coke, copper, aluminum, zinc, nickel, stainless steel, tin, crude oil (short - term), PX, PTA, short - fiber, bottle - chip, ethanol, styrene, caustic soda (short - term), PVC, LLDPE, PP, methanol, soybean meal and rapeseed meal, live pigs, corn, palm oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, sugar, cotton, eggs, apples, peanuts, glass, rubber, industrial silicon, polysilicon, lithium carbonate [2][4] 2. Core Views - **Financial Markets**: The stock index has sector rotation and upward pressure. The bond market may have short - term fluctuations but remains generally strong. Gold and silver prices show different trends due to factors such as inflation data and macro - policies [2] - **Industrial Commodities**: Industrial materials in the steel sector have poor demand and inventory. The iron ore market has high - level iron water production and resilient terminal demand. The coal market has weak - stable spot prices and improved trading [2] - **Energy and Chemicals**: The energy and chemical market is affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships, oil prices, and geopolitical conflicts. Different products have different trends, such as PTA and short - fiber with supply - demand changes and cost - related impacts [2] - **Agricultural Products**: Agricultural product prices are influenced by factors such as production, supply, and market sentiment. For example, the price of live pigs is affected by early - stage diarrhea in piglets, and the price of sugar is affected by overseas supply prospects [2] - **Special Commodities**: Special commodities like glass and rubber are affected by factors such as production, supply, and market sentiment. For example, glass has better spot market sales, and rubber has a weakening fundamental outlook [2] 3. Summary by Commodity Categories Financial Commodities - **Stock Index Futures**: Observe the discount state of index futures, recommend buying the deeply discounted 09 contracts of CSI 1000 on dips and selling out - of - the - money call options on the 09 contracts above 6300 to form a covered call portfolio [2] - **Treasury Bonds**: On the unilateral strategy, buy treasury bond futures on dips. On the cash - and - carry strategy, pay attention to the positive arbitrage strategy of the TS2509 contract and consider steepening the yield curve [2] - **Precious Metals**: Gold prices fluctuate between $3300 - 3400. Try the double - selling strategy of out - of - the - money gold options. Silver prices are strongly oscillating between $36 - 37 [2] Industrial Commodities - **Steel**: Industrial material demand and inventory are deteriorating. Pay attention to the decline in apparent demand. For the steel rebar RB2510, consider the long - material and short - raw - material arbitrage operation [2] - **Iron Ore**: Iron water production remains high, and terminal demand is resilient. Buy on dips with an upper pressure level around 720 [2] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Coking coal trading has improved, and the price is expected to rise. Coke prices are close to the bottom. Consider the long - coking - coal and short - coke strategy [2] Energy and Chemical Commodities - **Crude Oil**: The market is driven by fundamentals, with a stalemate between bulls and bears. The upper pressure of Brent is in the range of [64, 65], and the pressure level of SC is in the range of [490, 500]. Short - term, it is recommended to wait and see [2][4] - **PTA and Related Products**: PTA and short - fiber have supply - demand changes. PTA is expected to oscillate between 4600 - 4900, and short - fiber is expected to repair processing fees [2] Agricultural Commodities - **Live Pigs**: The diarrhea of piglets at the beginning of the year may affect subsequent supply, and the market sentiment is strong. Be cautiously bullish [2] - **Sugar**: Overseas supply prospects are relatively loose. Trade short on rebounds, with a reference range of 5600 - 5850 [2] Special Commodities - **Glass**: The spot market sales are improving, and the 09 contract is expected to fluctuate between 950 - 1050 [2] - **Rubber**: The fundamental outlook is weakening, and short positions should be held if the price is above 14000 [2]

Group 1: Macroeconomic Overview - In May 2025, the U.S. non-farm employment increased by 139,000, exceeding expectations of 126,000, but the previous value was revised down to 147,000, indicating potential overstatement of labor market resilience [1] - The labor force participation rate unexpectedly declined by 0.2 percentage points to 62.4%, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.2% [1] - Year-on-year wage growth remained at 3.8%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2 percentage points to 0.4% [1] - The ISM manufacturing index for May recorded 48.5, below the expected 49.2 and previous 48.7, indicating continued contraction in the manufacturing sector [1] Group 2: Service Sector and Economic Indicators - The ISM non-manufacturing index for May fell to 49.9, below the expected 52 and previous 51.6, marking the first contraction in service sector activity in nearly a year due to weakening demand [2] - The increase in payment prices accelerated as the impact of tariff policies on the economy became more pronounced [2] Group 3: Market Performance - For the week of June 2-6, the S&P Oil & Gas Index rose by 3.10%, the Nasdaq 100 Index increased by 1.97%, and the S&P 500 Index gained 1.50%, with 8 out of 11 sectors showing gains [2][3] - The communication equipment sector led the gains with an increase of 3.19%, while the consumer staples sector saw a decline of 1.57% [3] Group 4: Future Economic Outlook - The CPI for May is expected to gradually rebound from April, with inflation likely to rise due to price disturbances from tariffs and base effects [4] - Ongoing discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials aim to address trade disputes, which may influence market sentiment and economic conditions [2]

Employment Data Summary - In May, the U.S. added 139,000 non-farm jobs, slightly exceeding the expectation of 130,000[2] - Job growth was concentrated in three sectors: education and healthcare services (+87,000), leisure and hospitality (+48,000), and finance (+13,000)[2] - The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, with a slight increase in the labor force participation rate from 62.6% to 62.4%[4] Wage Growth Insights - Hourly wage growth was 0.4% month-on-month, surpassing the expected 0.3%, and year-on-year growth was 3.9%, up from a revised 3.8%[3] - The average weekly hours worked remained at 34.3 hours, indicating stable labor income growth[3] - Wage growth is crucial for protecting consumer purchasing power, especially for low- and middle-income groups, amid inflation concerns[5] Market Reactions and Economic Outlook - Market expectations for interest rate cuts have cooled, with the probability of a September rate cut dropping from 61.3% to 51.8%[3] - The anticipated number of rate cuts for the year decreased from 2.1 to 1.8, and the year-end policy rate expectation rose from 3.795% to 3.886%[3] - Following the report, U.S. stock indices rose, with the Dow Jones up 1.05% and the Nasdaq up 1.2%, indicating a rebound in risk appetite[3]