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].