1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Views of the Report - The industrial silicon and polysilicon futures markets are significantly affected by policy disturbances and capital sentiment, with relatively stable fundamentals. The industrial silicon market is expected to maintain a wide - range oscillatory operation, while the polysilicon market is mainly dominated by policy expectations and has large overall fluctuations. In the long - term, polysilicon is suitable for long - position layout at low prices [3][7] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon Market Analysis - On August 6, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price rose significantly. The main contract 2511 opened at 8400 yuan/ton and closed at 8700 yuan/ton, with a change of 305 yuan/ton (3.63%) compared to the previous day's settlement. The position of the 2509 main contract was 208,736 lots at the close, and the total number of warehouse receipts was 50,580 lots, a change of - 226 lots from the previous day. The spot price of industrial silicon increased. For example, the price of East China oxygen - permeable 553 silicon was 9100 - 9400 yuan/ton [1] - The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region decided to abolish the "Notice on Printing and Distributing the Work Guide for the Consultation Mechanism for the Identification of Compliance Capacity of Industrial Silicon in the Autonomous Region", and relevant departments will continue to implement "window guidance" for new and technological transformation projects of industrial silicon. Industry associations in Yunnan and Sichuan issued an initiative against involution and for high - quality development. The policy disturbances had an impact on the market. The consumer - side organic silicon DMC was quoted at 12,100 - 12,500 yuan/ton, with stable prices, general trading, and mainly rigid - demand purchases [2] Strategy - The current market is greatly affected by policy disturbances and capital sentiment, with little change in fundamentals. It is expected to maintain a wide - range oscillatory operation. The strategy for the single - side is neutral, and there are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options [3] Polysilicon Market Analysis - On August 6, 2025, the main contract 2511 of polysilicon futures rose, opening at 50,300 yuan/ton and closing at 51,345 yuan/ton, with a closing - price change of 3.23% compared to the previous trading day. The position of the main contract reached 138,396 lots (127,587 lots the previous trading day), and the trading volume was 420,201 lots. The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The polysilicon manufacturer's inventory decreased, the silicon wafer inventory increased, the weekly polysilicon production increased by 3.92% to 26,500 tons, and the silicon wafer production decreased by 1.79% to 11.00GW [5] - In July, component enterprises slightly increased production, but the recent price fluctuations affected production enthusiasm. Distributed demand improved marginally but was still at a low level, and centralized demand had waiting and pressure - exerting behaviors from central state - owned enterprises. It is expected that the output in August will decrease slightly month - on - month, with better production and shipment of large - size components led by HJT [6] Strategy - In August, the production in the southwest is expected to increase significantly, the polysilicon inventory will rise, the delivery rhythm of previous orders will slow down, and the signing of new orders is limited except for granular silicon. The market is more watchful. The current market is mainly dominated by policy expectations, with large fluctuations. In the long - term, polysilicon is suitable for long - position layout at low prices. The short - term single - side strategy is interval operation, and there are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options [7][8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints Industrial Silicon - In 2025, the price of industrial silicon showed a downward trend in the first half of the year, and the fundamentals are expected to remain weak in the second half. The supply may increase during the wet season, while the demand is overall weak, with the export market expected to decline year-on-year. The inventory pressure is large, and the cost support is relatively weak. Without policy intervention, the price is expected to range from 6,000 to 9,000 yuan/ton [7][35][36] - The cost of industrial silicon may further decrease, but it is necessary to focus on policy impacts. The supply capacity has increased, but the output has decreased. The demand shows a pattern of significant recovery in exports and suppressed demand due to polysilicon production cuts [10][11][12] Polysilicon - In the first half of 2025, the price of polysilicon first stabilized and then declined. In the second half, the supply is affected by policy disturbances and cost pressures, with certain uncertainties, but the overall operation may remain at a low level. The industry is facing a situation of large capacity, high inventory, and weak demand, and the price will face greater pressure without policy intervention. The price is expected to fluctuate between 31,000 and 40,000 yuan/ton [18][25][37] - The cost of polysilicon has significantly decreased, mainly driven by the decline in raw material prices and energy cost optimization. The supply has decreased, and the pressure of overcapacity remains large. The demand is driven by the short - term increase in domestic photovoltaic installations, but the growth rate is expected to decline [19][20][23] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 2025 First - Half Price Review Industrial Silicon - From January to February 2025, the industrial silicon price was relatively firm due to production cuts in the southwest and northwest regions. In March, the price declined due to increased supply pressure and weak demand. From April to May, the price accelerated its decline under the influence of the US trade war and falling raw material costs. In June, the price rebounded after hitting the bottom [6][33] Polysilicon - In the first half of 2025, the price of polysilicon first stabilized and then declined. It was stable around the Spring Festival and declined in April due to reduced downstream orders and falling raw material prices [18][34] 2025 Second - Half Price Outlook Industrial Silicon - The supply is expected to increase during the wet season, and the demand is overall weak. The inventory pressure is large, and the cost support is weak. Without policy intervention, the price is expected to range from 6,000 to 9,000 yuan/ton [7][35][36] Polysilicon - The supply is affected by policy and cost, with uncertainties, but the overall operation may remain at a low level. The industry has large capacity, high inventory, and weak demand. Without policy intervention, the price will face pressure, and it is expected to fluctuate between 31,000 and 40,000 yuan/ton [18][25][37] Supply - Side Situation Industrial Silicon - As of the end of June, the overall furnace - opening rate was 27.62%. In 2024, about 650,000 tons of new capacity were added, and there were about 700,000 tons of built - but - unoperated capacity and nearly 1 million tons of planned capacity. The output from January to June 2024 decreased by 15% year - on - year, mainly due to price drops and production cuts in most regions. The northwest has become the main production area [45][46] Polysilicon - In 2024, 850,000 tons of new capacity were added, and there are still about 470,000 tons of capacity under construction or built but unoperated. The production in the first half of 2025 decreased significantly year - on - year, and the average operating rate of enterprises dropped to a historical low. The annual output is expected to decrease to about 1.2 million tons [20][102][109] Cost and Profit Industrial Silicon - In the first half of 2025, the raw material cost of industrial silicon decreased, and the full cost and cash cost also decreased. The electricity price in some areas decreased, and the prices of silicon coal, charcoal, electrodes, and silica also declined. Without policy intervention, the cost may further decrease, but the decline space is limited [55][56] Polysilicon - In 2025, the production cost of polysilicon decreased significantly, mainly due to falling raw material prices and optimized energy costs. The current tax - free cash cost of granular silicon can be controlled at 25,000 yuan/ton, and that of rod - shaped silicon is between 30,000 and 45,000 yuan/ton [19] Export - End - From January to May 2025, China's metal silicon exports totaled 272,400 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 10.31%. The annual export volume is expected to decrease by 5 - 10% year - on - year compared to 2024, mainly affected by the global economic outlook and overseas tariff policies [69] Consumption - End - In the first half of 2025, the production of polysilicon decreased significantly year - on - year, organic silicon increased slightly, and the demand for aluminum alloy increased steadily. The export volume is expected to decline due to the slowdown of overseas economies [72] Organic Silicon - As of June, the total production capacity of Chinese organic silicon monomers reached 6.88 million tons/year. The production from January to June increased by about 1% year - on - year. The consumption structure is changing, with the proportion of the traditional construction industry decreasing and that of new energy, electronics, and other fields increasing. The overall consumption growth may slow down in the second half of the year, and the annual growth rate is expected to be about 5%. The price decreased after a slight rebound in the first quarter, and the industry operating rate was between 60% and 70% [72][73] Aluminum Alloy - In 2025, the overall operation of the aluminum alloy industry remained stable, and the consumption of industrial silicon increased. From January to June, the production of primary aluminum alloy increased by 12.4% year - on - year, and that of recycled aluminum alloy increased by 1% year - on - year. The downstream consumption of aluminum alloy increased, and the primary industrial silicon consumption in 2025 is expected to be 650,000 tons [92][95] Polysilicon (Continued) Supply - Side - In early 2025, the domestic polysilicon capacity remained high, but the production decreased significantly in the first quarter due to low prices and industry self - discipline agreements. The production increased slightly in the second quarter, but the overall operating rate remained low [102] Consumption - Side - In the first half of 2025, the domestic photovoltaic installation rush significantly drove the demand for polysilicon, but the demand entered a vacuum period after June. The overseas market demand was weak. The growth rate of new installations in 2025 is expected to decline, with domestic new installations expected to be 310GW and global new installations about 610GW [112][114] Import and Export - From January to April, the export of photovoltaic modules decreased by 6% year - on - year. Only the African market showed significant growth, while the European, American, and Middle - Eastern markets declined [115] Inventory and Supply - Demand Balance Industrial Silicon - As of the end of June, the inventory of the metal silicon industry was 970,000 tons. The inventory decreased slightly in the first half of the year, is expected to increase slightly in the wet season of the second half, and may decrease slightly in the fourth quarter. The annual inventory is expected to increase slightly, and the industry inventory pressure remains high [171] Polysilicon - The upstream inventory of polysilicon is large, and the total industry inventory is expected to be higher than 400,000 tons. The total inventory decreased slightly in the first half of the year, and if the industry self - discipline production cuts are effective, a slight reduction in inventory is expected throughout the year [171]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - For industrial silicon, short - term supply - demand shows marginal improvement, but the overall fundamental situation remains weak without policy intervention. For polysilicon, it is affected by both a weak fundamental situation with significantly weakened consumption and policy disturbances, leading to amplified price fluctuations [3][6]. 3. Summary by Related Categories Industrial Silicon - **Market Analysis** - **Futures**: On July 3, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price showed a weak oscillation. The main contract 2509 opened at 8185 yuan/ton and closed at 8010 yuan/ton, a decrease of 75 yuan/ton (-0.93%) compared to the previous settlement. The open interest of the main contract 2509 was 380,840 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts on July 4 was 51,854 lots, a decrease of 62 lots compared to the previous day [1]. - **Spot**: The industrial silicon spot price remained stable. The price of East China oxygen - blown 553 silicon was 8600 - 8800 (50) yuan/ton; 421 silicon was 8900 - 9100 (50) yuan/ton, Xinjiang oxygen - blown 553 silicon was 8000 - 8200 (50) yuan/ton, and 99 silicon was 8000 - 8100 (0) yuan/ton. The total social inventory of industrial silicon in major regions on July 3 was 552,000 tons, a decrease of 10,000 tons compared to last week [1]. - **Consumption**: The weekly output of silicone DMC decreased slightly. The monthly output in July is expected to increase slightly, and the demand for industrial silicon is fair. The weekly operating rate of aluminum - silicon alloy enterprises weakened slightly due to weak orders in the off - season [2]. - **Strategy** - **Unilateral**: Mainly conduct range operations, and upstream enterprises should sell hedging at high prices. - **Others**: No strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, or options are provided [3]. Polysilicon - **Market Analysis** - **Futures**: On July 3, 2025, the main contract 2507 of polysilicon futures showed a strong performance, opening at 35,700 yuan/ton and closing at 35,050 yuan/ton, with a closing price increase of 2.14% compared to the previous trading day. The open interest of the main contract was 76,908 lots (95,005 lots the previous day), and the trading volume was 482,063 lots [4]. - **Spot**: The polysilicon spot price remained stable. The price of polysilicon re - feedstock was 32.00 - 33.00 (0.00) yuan/kg; polysilicon dense material was 30.00 - 32.00 (0.00) yuan/kg; polysilicon cauliflower material was 28.00 - 31.00 (0.00) yuan/kg; granular silicon was 30.00 - 31.00 (0.00) yuan/kg, N - type material was 36.00 - 36.00 (0.00) yuan/kg, and N - type granular silicon was 34.00 - 34.00 (0.00) yuan/kg. The polysilicon manufacturer inventory increased slightly, and the silicon wafer inventory decreased slightly. The latest polysilicon inventory was 27.20 (a 0.74% change), silicon wafer inventory was 19.22GW (a - 4.43% change), polysilicon weekly output was 24,000.00 tons (a 1.69% change), and silicon wafer output was 11.90GW (a - 11.46% change) [4][5]. - **Silicon Wafer, Battery Cell, and Component**: The prices of domestic N - type 18Xmm, N - type 210mm, and N - type 210R silicon wafers, as well as various types of battery cells and components, remained mostly stable [5]. - **Strategy** - **Unilateral**: Neutral. - **Others**: No strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, or options are provided. Attention should be paid to the subsequent implementation of policies, and there may still be some pressure at 36,000 yuan/ton based on the current fundamentals [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Industrial silicon: Interval operation is the main strategy, and upstream companies should sell hedging at high prices. Unilateral is neutral. [2][8] - Polysilicon: Unilateral is neutral. There are no suggestions for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options operations. [8] Core Viewpoints - Industrial silicon: On July 2, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price rose significantly. Short - term supply - demand margin improved due to large factories' production cuts and a slight increase in downstream production schedules, but the high total industry inventory led to hedging pressure after the rebound. The market was affected by policy expectations, and short - term observation was recommended. [1][2] - Polysilicon: On July 2, 2025, the polysilicon futures main contract hit the daily limit. Affected by policies and industry self - discipline, leading companies uniformly raised quotes, but the supply - demand fundamentals remained weak. Policy game had a large impact, and participants needed to manage risks and follow up on policy implementation. [2][6] Market Analysis Industrial Silicon - Futures: On July 2, 2025, the main contract 2509 opened at 7,805 yuan/ton and closed at 8,210 yuan/ton, up 4.79% from the previous settlement. The closing position was 386,361 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 51,916 lots, a decrease of 221 lots from the previous day. [1] - Supply: The spot price of industrial silicon rose slightly. The prices of some silicon in different regions increased, while the price of 97 - silicon remained stable. [1] - Consumption: The domestic monomer enterprise's operation rate continued to increase slightly, reaching about 70%. It was expected that the DMC production schedule in July would increase by about 10,000 tons, increasing the consumption of industrial silicon. [1] Polysilicon - Futures: On July 2, 2025, the main contract 2508 hit the daily limit, opening at 33,350 yuan/ton and closing at 35,050 yuan/ton, up 6.99%. The position was 95,005 lots, and the trading volume was 411,586 lots. [2] - Spot: The spot quotes of polysilicon were raised. The N - type polysilicon price index rose by 2 yuan/kg to 36 yuan/kg, with a daily increase of 5.88%, but there was no spot transaction. [2][6] - Inventory and Production: Polysilicon inventory was 27.00, a month - on - month increase of 3.05%; silicon wafer inventory was 20.11GW, a month - on - month increase of 7.30%. The weekly polysilicon production was 23,600.00 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.67%; the silicon wafer production was 13.44GW, a month - on - month increase of 4.10%. [4] Silicon Wafer, Battery Chip, and Component - Silicon Wafer: The prices of domestic N - type 18Xmm, N - type 210mm, and N - type 210R silicon wafers remained unchanged. [4] - Battery Chip: The prices of various types of battery chips remained unchanged. [4] - Component: The mainstream transaction prices of various types of components remained unchanged. [5] Strategy Industrial Silicon - Unilateral: Interval operation is the main strategy, and upstream companies should sell hedging at high prices. [2] - Others: There are no suggestions for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options operations. [2][3] Polysilicon - Unilateral: Neutral. [8] - Others: There are no suggestions for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options operations. [8] Risk Factors Industrial Silicon - Re - production and new capacity investment in the northwest and southwest regions. - Changes in polysilicon enterprise operation rates. - Policy disturbances. - Macroeconomic and capital sentiment. - Operation conditions of organic silicon enterprises. [3] Polysilicon - Impact of industry self - discipline on upstream and downstream operation rates. - Impact of futures listing on the spot market. - Impact of capital sentiment. - Impact of policy disturbances. [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, without policy disturbances, it is expected to go through a long - term capacity clearance cycle, and selling hedges on rallies are recommended. The market is currently affected by factors such as high inventory levels and potential restarts of production, with a weak fundamental outlook [2]. - For polysilicon, the fundamentals are weak due to reduced consumption, lower silicon wafer production schedules, high inventory pressure, and short - term supply increases. However, policy disturbances from the photovoltaic industry are significant, and the market is expected to experience wide - range fluctuations [5]. Market Analysis Industrial Silicon - **Futures**: On July 1, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price declined. The main contract 2509 opened at 8000 yuan/ton and closed at 7765 yuan/ton, a change of - 350 yuan/ton (- 4.31%) from the previous settlement. The open interest of the 2505 main contract was 361076 lots, and on July 2, 2025, the total number of warehouse receipts was 52137 lots, a change of - 336 lots from the previous day [1]. - **Supply**: Industrial silicon spot prices increased slightly. The prices of some regions like Xinjiang and the Northwest rose, while individual prices in Kunming and Tianjin decreased. Prices in Huangpu Port, Sichuan, and Shanghai remained stable [1]. - **Consumption**: The domestic monomer enterprise operating rate continued to increase slightly, reaching about 70%. It is expected that the domestic DMC production schedule in July will increase by about 10,000 tons, leading to more consumption of industrial silicon [1]. Polysilicon - **Futures**: On July 1, 2025, the polysilicon futures main contract 2508 fluctuated. It opened at 33470 yuan/ton and closed at 32700 yuan/ton, a change of - 2.39% from the previous trading day. The open interest of the main contract was 61196 lots (66333 lots the previous day), and the trading volume was 261490 lots [3]. - **Spot**: Polysilicon spot prices remained stable. The inventories of polysilicon and silicon wafers increased. The weekly polysilicon production decreased by 3.67% to 23600 tons, and the silicon wafer production decreased by 4.10% to 13.44GW [3][4]. - **Silicon Wafers**: In June, the domestic silicon wafer production was about 58GW, and the production schedule in July decreased by about 10% due to weak demand and tightened battery supply [4]. - **Battery Cells**: The prices of various types of battery cells remained mostly stable, with a slight decrease in the price of Topcon210RN battery cells [4]. - **Components**: The mainstream transaction prices of components remained mostly stable, with a slight decrease in the prices of N - type 182mm and N - type 210mm components [4]. Strategies Industrial Silicon - **Unilateral**: Focus on range - bound operations, and upstream enterprises should sell hedges on rallies [2]. - **Inter - period**: Not recommended [2]. - **Cross - variety**: Not recommended [2]. - **Futures - cash**: Not recommended [2]. - **Options**: Not recommended [2]. Polysilicon - **Unilateral**: Neutral [5]. - **Inter - period**: Not recommended [5]. - **Cross - variety**: Not recommended [5]. - **Futures - cash**: Not recommended [5]. - **Options**: Not recommended [5].

Core Viewpoint - The spot gold price has dropped significantly, falling below the $3300 per ounce mark, reflecting a $200 decline from its recent historical peak [2][4]. Group 1: Gold Price Movement - On April 23, spot gold prices fell by 2.19%, closing at $3306.86, after reaching a peak of $3500 the previous day [2][4]. - Domestic gold retail prices have also decreased, with brands like Chow Tai Fook reporting a drop in the price of 24K gold jewelry to 1055.00 yuan per gram, down from 1082.00 yuan [4]. - The Shanghai gold futures market saw the main contract close at 784.28 yuan per gram, a decline of 4.55% [4]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Adjustments - The Shanghai Futures Exchange announced adjustments to trading fees and margin levels for gold futures contracts, effective from April 25, 2025 [6]. - The exchange also issued a notice regarding risk control measures, urging members to enhance risk awareness and manage positions prudently [6]. Group 3: Economic Influences - U.S. President Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, which has contributed to fluctuations in gold prices as market sentiment shifts [7][10]. - Analysts suggest that the recent easing of geopolitical tensions and Trump's comments have increased investor confidence, putting additional pressure on gold prices [10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts from Everbright Futures indicate that the shift in U.S. government stance may lead to a reduction in market risk aversion, potentially resulting in a short-term correction for gold prices [9]. - Morgan Stanley forecasts that gold prices could exceed $4000 per ounce next year, driven by strong demand from investors and central banks [9].

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Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in the minimum purchase threshold for gold accumulation products by several banks, including China Bank, is a response to the soaring gold prices, which have risen over 30% since the beginning of the year, with international gold prices reaching historical highs of over $3,500 per ounce [1][3]. Group 1: Bank Adjustments - On April 22, China Bank raised the minimum purchase amount for gold accumulation products from 750 yuan to 850 yuan, marking the second increase in April [3]. - Other banks, such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Everbright Bank, have also raised their minimum purchase thresholds for gold accumulation products, with some banks setting the threshold as high as 1,000 yuan [5][3]. - The adjustments are aimed at filtering clients with higher risk tolerance and investment experience while controlling the scale of personal gold accumulation business [5]. Group 2: Market Analysis - The surge in gold prices is attributed to a weaker dollar, uncertainties in trade policies, and hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve regarding stagflation risks [1][7]. - Analysts express concerns about potential short-term corrections in gold prices, as evidenced by a significant reduction in net long positions in gold futures, which dropped over 30% recently [7][8]. - Despite short-term volatility risks, analysts maintain a bullish long-term outlook on gold due to its strategic value as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainties [8].

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in international gold prices, reaching a historic high of $3,442 per ounce, has led to significant increases in the prices of gold jewelry and a strong performance in the A-share gold sector, driven by heightened investor demand for gold as a safe-haven asset amid global economic uncertainties [2][3][6]. Gold Price Surge - As of April 21, COMEX gold futures prices have increased by 30% year-to-date, positively impacting the profit margins of gold mining companies [3]. - Shandong Gold expects a net profit of 950 million to 1.13 billion yuan for Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 35.74% to 61.45% [3]. - Zijin Mining reported a revenue of 78.928 billion yuan for Q1 2025, up 5.55% year-on-year, with a net profit of 10.167 billion yuan, marking a 62.39% increase [3]. - Hunan Gold anticipates a net profit of 325 million to 374 million yuan for Q1 2025, a growth of 100% to 130% compared to the previous year [3]. Market Dynamics - The rising gold prices are expected to create a positive feedback loop of performance realization and valuation enhancement in the gold sector [4]. - Increased gold prices are likely to concentrate resources among leading companies, which can leverage technological upgrades to reduce mining costs and enhance profit elasticity [5]. Impact on Retail Sector - The rise in gold prices may negatively affect gold retail companies, as higher procurement costs could lead to inventory buildup and cash flow difficulties [5]. - Consumers are shifting towards lower-cost gold bars and ETFs, sidelining high-premium gold jewelry [5]. Dollar Index and Economic Factors - The dollar index has fallen to a three-year low, which supports gold prices as investors seek alternatives amid declining confidence in U.S. assets [6][8]. - Factors contributing to the dollar's weakness include rising inflation expectations and potential economic recession, prompting investors to allocate more funds to gold [7][8]. Long-term Outlook - Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on gold prices, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties as key drivers [9][10]. - The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates in the near term, with expectations of potential rate cuts later in the year, further supporting gold demand [9][11].