Group 1 - In July, China's new social financing increased by 1.16 trillion yuan, with a decrease in RMB loans by 50 billion yuan and an increase in RMB deposits by 500 billion yuan, while household deposits decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan [1][4] - From January to July, the cumulative increase in social financing was 23.99 trillion yuan, which is 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year [3][8] - As of the end of July, the total social financing stock was 431.26 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9% [11][12] Group 2 - The balance of RMB loans to the real economy increased by 12.31 trillion yuan from January to July, while foreign currency loans decreased by 725 billion yuan [8][14] - The balance of broad money (M2) was 329.94 trillion yuan at the end of July, with a year-on-year growth of 8.8%, while narrow money (M1) was 111.06 trillion yuan, growing by 5.6% [4][13] - The M2-M1 gap was 3.2 percentage points, narrowing by 0.5 percentage points from the previous month [4][12] Group 3 - The People's Bank of China indicated that monthly financial data should not be overly emphasized as they may not accurately reflect the economic activity and financial support for the real economy [6] - The traditional credit demand is decreasing while the demand in new growth areas is increasing, suggesting that financial institutions need to adapt their strategies [7][12] - The average weighted interest rate for interbank RMB lending in July was 1.45%, lower than both the previous month and the same period last year [18]

Group 1: Monetary Supply and Financing - In July, the new social financing scale reached 1.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.39 trillion yuan year-on-year, with a year-on-year growth rate of 9%[2] - M1 growth accelerated to 5.6% in July, up from 4.6% in the previous month, marking the highest growth since January 2023[3] - M2 growth improved to 8.8% in July, up from 8.3% in June, with the M2-M1 gap narrowing to 3.2%[3] Group 2: Loan Demand and Government Financing - Government bond issuance from January to July reached 890 billion yuan, accounting for 75% of the annual issuance plan, significantly higher than the five-year average of 47%[3] - Corporate loan demand showed a contraction, with July's corporate loans decreasing by 700 billion yuan year-on-year, the lowest level in five years[4] - Residential loans in July also fell below the five-year average, with long-term and short-term loans decreasing by 1.1 trillion yuan and 3.8 trillion yuan respectively[4] Group 3: Economic Outlook and Risks - Overall liquidity has improved, but credit remains volatile due to seasonal factors, with only a slight decline in new loans compared to June[5] - The government is currently in a process of leveraging while the private sector is de-leveraging, necessitating improved efficiency in fiscal spending to stabilize demand[5] - Risks include potential underperformance of domestic macroeconomic policies and the possibility of slower government bond issuance if special treasury bonds are not issued[5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - The Shanghai Copper main contract oscillated and declined, with a decrease in open interest, a premium in the spot market, and a strengthening basis. The copper concentrate TC fee has improved but remains in the negative range, and the domestic port inventory has slightly increased. The tight supply of copper ore still supports the copper price. The smelters are currently actively producing, but the production growth rate may gradually slow down due to the supply of copper concentrates. The downstream consumption demand may slow down due to the off - season and trade tariffs, and the total inventory remains at a medium - low level. The option market sentiment is bullish, and the implied volatility has slightly increased. Technically, the 60 - minute MACD shows that the double lines are below the 0 - axis and the green bars are expanding. It is recommended to trade with a light position in a volatile market and control the rhythm and trading risks [2] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai Copper futures main contract was 78,950 yuan/ton, a decrease of 430 yuan; the LME 3 - month copper price was 9,762 dollars/ton, a decrease of 41 dollars. The spread between the main contract's adjacent months was 20 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan. The open interest of the Shanghai Copper main contract was 152,341 lots, a decrease of 6,536 lots. The long - short position of the top 20 futures traders in Shanghai Copper was 4,902 lots, an increase of 5,608 lots. The LME copper inventory was 155,875 tons, an increase of 875 tons; the Shanghai Futures Exchange's cathode copper inventory was 81,933 tons, an increase of 9,390 tons; the LME copper canceled warrants were 11,550 tons, a decrease of 50 tons; the Shanghai Futures Exchange's cathode copper warrants were 24,434 tons, a decrease of 2,856 tons [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The SMM 1 copper spot price was 79,435 yuan/ton, a decrease of 40 yuan; the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market 1 copper spot price was 79,500 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan. The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic copper was 55 dollars/ton, unchanged; the average premium of Yangshan copper was 47 dollars/ton, unchanged. The basis of the CU main contract was 485 yuan/ton, an increase of 390 yuan; the LME copper cash - to - 3 - month spread was - 79.20 dollars/ton, an increase of 7.94 dollars [2] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The import volume of copper ore and concentrates was 234.97 million tons, a decrease of 4.58 million tons. The rough smelting fee (TC) of domestic copper smelters was - 38.06 dollars/kiloton, an increase of 4.03 dollars. The price of copper concentrates in Jiangxi was 69,720 yuan/metal ton, an increase of 320 yuan; in Yunnan, it was 70,420 yuan/metal ton, an increase of 320 yuan. The processing fee for rough copper in the South was 900 yuan/ton, unchanged; in the North, it was 750 yuan/ton, unchanged [2] 3.4 Industry Situation - The output of refined copper was 1.302 billion tons, an increase of 480 million tons. The import volume of unwrought copper and copper products was 480,000 tons, an increase of 20,000 tons. The social inventory of copper was 418.2 million tons, an increase of 43 million tons. The price of 1 bright copper wire in Shanghai was 55,690 yuan/ton, an increase of 200 yuan; the price of 2 copper (94 - 96%) in Shanghai was 68,150 yuan/ton, an increase of 200 yuan. The ex - factory price of 98% sulfuric acid of Jiangxi Copper was 640 yuan/ton, unchanged [2] 3.5 Downstream and Application - The output of copper products was 2.2145 billion tons, an increase of 118.5 million tons. The cumulative completed investment in power grid infrastructure was 291.066 billion yuan, an increase of 87.08 billion yuan. The cumulative completed investment in real estate development was 4,665.756 billion yuan, an increase of 1,042.372 billion yuan. The monthly output of integrated circuits was 4,505,785,400 pieces, an increase of 270,785,400 pieces [2] 3.6 Option Situation - The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai Copper was 9.52%, an increase of 0.23%; the 40 - day historical volatility was 9.65%, a decrease of 0.07%. The implied volatility of the current - month at - the - money IV was 9.85%, an increase of 0.0073%. The call - put ratio of at - the - money options was 1.26, an increase of 0.0109 [2] 3.7 Industry News - Chicago Fed President Goolsbee said more evidence of inflation improvement is needed, and every meeting has the possibility of action; Fed nominee Milan said there is no evidence that tariffs cause inflation. Traders have fully priced in a 25 - basis - point rate cut by the Fed in September. US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the Fed may cut rates by 50 basis points, and the current interest rate should be lowered by 150 - 175 basis points. The total US national debt exceeded 37 trillion dollars for the first time. In the first seven months of this year, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year; RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan. The 188 billion yuan investment subsidy funds for equipment renewal supported by ultra - long - term special treasury bonds in 2025 have been allocated, driving a total investment of over 1 trillion yuan [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The alumina fundamentals may be in a stage of slight increase in supply and demand, with cost support and improved supply expectations due to policy influence. It is recommended to conduct short - selling transactions at high prices with a light position, while controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2]. - The electrolytic aluminum fundamentals may be in a situation of slight increase in supply and weak demand, with accumulated industrial inventory. The option market sentiment is slightly bullish, and it is also recommended to conduct short - selling transactions at high prices with a light position, while controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2]. - The cast aluminum fundamentals may be in a stage of slight contraction in supply and weak demand during the off - season, with accumulated industrial inventory. It is recommended to conduct short - selling transactions at high prices with a light position, while controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai aluminum main contract is 20,715.00 yuan/ton, down 75.00 yuan; the closing price of the alumina futures main contract is 3,240.00 yuan/ton, up 10.00 yuan. The main - second - consecutive contract spread of Shanghai aluminum is 25.00 yuan/ton, up 15.00 yuan; that of alumina is 9.00 yuan/ton, up 35.00 yuan [2]. - The main contract positions of Shanghai aluminum decreased by 13,505.00 hands to 202,961.00 hands, while those of alumina increased by 69,355.00 hands to 158,619.00 hands [2]. - The LME aluminum cancelled warrants remained unchanged at 14,225.00 tons, and the LME aluminum inventory decreased by 1,525.00 tons to 478,625.00 tons. The LME electrolytic aluminum three - month quotation is 2,608.50 US dollars/ton, down 14.00 US dollars [2]. - The closing price of the cast aluminum alloy main contract is 20,140.00 yuan/ton, down 60.00 yuan; the main - second - consecutive contract spread is 55.00 yuan/ton, up 30.00 yuan [2]. - The Shanghai aluminum SHFE inventory decreased by 3,913.00 tons to 113,614.00 tons, and the Shanghai aluminum SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 2,830.00 tons to 57,946.00 tons [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - The Shanghai Non - ferrous Network A00 aluminum price is 20,710.00 yuan/ton, down 50.00 yuan; the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market AOO aluminum price is 20,820.00 yuan/ton, down 140.00 yuan [2]. - The alumina spot price in Shanghai Non - ferrous is 3,220.00 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of ADC12 aluminum alloy ingots nationwide is 20,350.00 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - The basis of cast aluminum alloy decreased by 500.00 yuan to 210.00 yuan/ton, and the basis of electrolytic aluminum increased by 25.00 yuan to - 5.00 yuan/ton [2]. - The Shanghai Wumaoh aluminum premium is 20.00 yuan/ton, up 40.00 yuan; the LME aluminum premium is - 4.91 US dollars/ton, down 0.38 US dollars [2]. - The basis of alumina decreased by 10.00 yuan to - 20.00 yuan/ton [2]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The alumina production is 774.93 million tons, up 26.13 million tons; the national alumina operating rate is 84.01%, up 1.52 percentage points; the total alumina capacity utilization rate is 84.75%, up 0.45 percentage points [2]. - The demand for alumina (electrolytic aluminum part) is 696.19 million tons, down 23.83 million tons; the alumina supply - demand balance is 27.14 million tons, up 52.40 million tons [2]. - The average price of crushed raw aluminum in Foshan metal scrap is 16,300.00 yuan/ton, up 100.00 yuan; that in Shandong metal scrap is 15,900.00 yuan/ton, up 150.00 yuan [2]. - China's import volume of aluminum scrap and fragments is 155,616.27 tons, down 4,084.65 tons; the export volume is 64.33 tons, down 8.11 tons [2]. - The alumina export volume is 17.00 million tons, down 4.00 million tons; the import volume is 10.13 million tons, up 3.38 million tons [2]. - The WBMS aluminum supply - demand balance is 27.72 million tons, down 1.79 million tons; the electrolytic aluminum social inventory is 53.20 million tons, up 2.60 million tons [2]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The primary aluminum import volume is 192,314.50 tons, down 30,781.00 tons; the export volume is 19,570.72 tons, down 12,523.35 tons [2]. - The total electrolytic aluminum production capacity is 4,523.20 million tons, up 2.50 million tons; the electrolytic aluminum operating rate is 97.78%, up 0.10 percentage points [2]. - The aluminum product production is 587.37 million tons, up 11.17 million tons; the export volume of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products is 54.20 million tons, up 5.20 million tons [2]. - The production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots is 61.89 million tons, up 0.29 million tons; the export volume of aluminum alloy is 2.58 million tons, up 0.16 million tons [2]. 3.5 Downstream and Application - The total built - in capacity of recycled aluminum alloy ingots is 126.00 million tons, down 1.10 million tons; the National Real Estate Prosperity Index is 93.60, down 0.11 [2]. - The aluminum alloy production is 166.90 million tons, up 2.40 million tons; the automobile production is 280.86 million vehicles, up 16.66 million vehicles [2]. 3.6 Option Situation - The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai aluminum is 7.85%, up 0.05 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility is 8.25%, down 0.03 percentage points [2]. - The implied volatility of the Shanghai aluminum main at - the - money option is 9.27%, up 0.0028 percentage points; the call - put ratio is 1.16, down 0.0437 [2]. 3.7 Industry News - Traders have fully priced in a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut by the Fed in September. The US Treasury debt has exceeded $37 trillion for the first time [2]. - In the first seven months of this year, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year; RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan. At the end of July, M2 increased by 8.8% year - on - year, M1 increased by 5.6%, and the stock of social financing scale increased by 9% [2]. - Four departments including the central bank explained two discount policies, which are an innovative exploration of fiscal and financial cooperation to boost consumption. After the policy expires, an effect evaluation will be carried out [2]. - In 2025, 188 billion yuan of investment subsidies for equipment renewal supported by ultra - long - term special treasury bonds have been allocated, supporting about 8,400 projects and driving total investment of over 1 trillion yuan [2].

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China reported that as of July 2025, the total RMB loan balance reached 268.51 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.9% [1] - The total social financing scale stood at 431.26 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 9% [1] - The broad money supply (M2) was recorded at 329.94 trillion yuan, growing by 8.8% year-on-year, while the narrow money supply (M1) was 111.06 trillion yuan, up by 5.6% [1] Lending and Financial Structure - In the first seven months, RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan, with corporate loans accounting for a significant portion, totaling 11.63 trillion yuan [1] - Long-term loans for enterprises rose by 6.91 trillion yuan, making up nearly 60% of the new loans [1] - Loans in sectors such as technology, green finance, inclusive finance, elderly care, and digital economy showed growth rates exceeding the overall loan growth [1] Interest Rates and Monetary Policy - Loan interest rates remained at historical lows, with new corporate loan rates around 3.2% and new personal housing loan rates at approximately 3.1%, down by about 45 and 30 basis points year-on-year, respectively [2] - The difference in growth rates between M1 and M2 narrowed to 3.2%, indicating improved liquidity and efficiency in the financial system [2] Government Bonds and Fiscal Policy - Over 6.1 trillion yuan in new special bonds were issued in the past month, marking a record high for the year, which is expected to accelerate government bond issuance [3] - The proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy are anticipated to support economic recovery and reasonable growth in effective credit demand [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the current state of China's monetary policy, indicating a moderately loose monetary environment that supports the real economy through favorable financing conditions [1][4]. Group 1: Monetary Policy and Loan Rates - As of July, the social financing scale and broad money (M2) grew by 9% and 8.8% year-on-year, respectively, indicating a stable monetary environment [1]. - New personal housing loan rates are approximately 3.1%, while new corporate loan rates are around 3.2%, both reflecting a decline of about 45 and 30 basis points compared to the previous year [2][3]. - The sustained low interest rates signal a relatively abundant supply of credit, making it easier and cheaper for borrowers to access bank loans [3][4]. Group 2: Loan Growth and Composition - In the first seven months of the year, RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan, with household loans rising by 680.7 billion yuan and corporate loans increasing by 11.63 trillion yuan [5][6]. - The total balance of RMB loans reached 268.51 trillion yuan, growing by 6.9% year-on-year, while the total balance of foreign and domestic currency loans was 272.48 trillion yuan, up by 6.7% [6]. - The increase in loans reflects a strong support for the real economy, with loan growth outpacing nominal economic growth [7]. Group 3: Loan Issuance and Economic Impact - The article emphasizes the importance of new loan issuance as a key indicator of actual bank lending activity, which can provide insights into the effective financing needs of the economy [8]. - It is noted that while loan balance growth may stabilize over time, the flow of new loans and repayments remains significant, ensuring that both corporate and household financing needs are met [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months compared to the market benchmark index [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a seasonal decline in credit expansion, with a notable increase in the pace of deposit funds entering the market. The July financial data shows a year-on-year increase in M2 by 8.8% and M1 by 5.6%, while new RMB loans decreased by 500 billion, reflecting a drop of 3.1 trillion year-on-year [3][4][35]. Summary by Sections Credit Market Overview - In July, new RMB loans decreased by 500 billion, with a growth rate of 6.9%, down 0.2 percentage points from June. Economic activity showed signs of slowing, with the manufacturing PMI at 49.3, indicating contraction [4][5]. - Cumulatively, from January to July, new RMB loans totaled 12.9 trillion, a decrease of 660 billion year-on-year, with the second quarter seeing a similar trend [5][18]. Corporate Loans - New corporate loans in July amounted to 600 billion, down 700 billion year-on-year. The report notes a significant seasonal decline in short-term loans, with a negative growth of 5.5 trillion in July [17][19]. - The report indicates that the demand for medium to long-term loans remains weak due to economic uncertainties, with the average interest rate for new corporate loans at 3.2% [19][31]. Retail Loans - Retail loans saw a significant decline, with a total of -4.893 trillion in July, reflecting a decrease of 2.793 trillion year-on-year. The report attributes this to weak consumer demand and low willingness to leverage among residents [28][30]. - The average interest rate for new personal housing loans remained stable at 3.1%, indicating continued pressure on the mortgage market [30][31]. Social Financing - In July, the total social financing increased by 1.16 trillion, with a growth rate of 9%, up 0.1 percentage points from June. The report emphasizes the role of government bonds in supporting social financing growth [35][39]. - The contribution of bank acceptance bills to social financing has increased significantly, accounting for 61% of the new social financing in July [39][40]. Monetary Supply - The report notes that M2 growth exceeded expectations at 8.8%, while M1 growth was recorded at 5.6%. The narrowing gap between M2 and M1 growth rates suggests a marginal improvement in monetary activation [41][43]. - Total deposits in July increased by 500 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 1.3 trillion, indicating a strong deposit growth trend despite the overall credit contraction [43][46].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - China's social financing and credit data in July showed that the increase in social financing scale was 1.16 trillion yuan, RMB loans decreased by 50 billion yuan, and the M2 - M1 gap narrowed. Analyzing economic and financial situations does not require excessive attention to single - month data [6][7]. - The August USDA report was bullish for US soybeans, tightening the supply - demand balance sheet. Both old and new crop balance sheets tightened, and there is still room for a decline in US soybean production. If the balance sheet remains tight, there is upside potential for US soybeans, which will also open up upside space for domestic soybean meal futures prices [8][9]. - For industrial silicon, upstream factories are gradually resuming production, market sentiment is weakening, and there is a possibility of inventory accumulation, which will drive the price down. It is advisable to adopt a short - selling strategy [10]. - For the container shipping index (European line), near - month special - price cabins and the expectation of extra ships in the distant end have weakened market sentiment. The fundamental supply - demand balance is tending to be loose, and the freight rate is expected to decline. It is recommended to hold short positions [11][12]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Macroeconomic Data - From January to July, China's cumulative increase in social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year. In July, the increase in social financing scale was 1.16 trillion yuan, social financing scale stock was 431.26 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 9%. The increase in RMB loans in the first seven months was 12.87 trillion yuan, and in July, RMB loans decreased by 50 billion yuan. The increase in RMB deposits in the first seven months was 18.44 trillion yuan, and in July, the new RMB deposits were 500 billion yuan. At the end of July, the broad - money (M2) balance was 329.94 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.8%, the narrow - money (M1) balance was 111.06 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.6%, and the M2 - M1 gap was 3.2 percentage points, 0.5 percentage points narrower than the previous month [7]. 3.2 Commodity Analysis 3.2.1 Precious Metals - Gold: The tariff misunderstanding affected the price spread, and the trend strength was 1 [14][19][24]. - Silver: There was a slight rebound, and the trend strength was 1 [14][19][24]. 3.2.2 Base Metals - Copper: Lacked obvious drivers, and the price fluctuated. The trend strength was 0 [14][26][28]. - Zinc: The price was under pressure, and the trend strength was - 1 [14][29][30]. - Lead: The domestic spot market weakened, and the price was under pressure. The trend strength was 0 [14][32]. - Tin: Traded in a range, and the trend strength was - 1 [14][35][39]. - Aluminum: Traded in a range, alumina had a slight decline, and cast aluminum alloy followed the trend of electrolytic aluminum. The trend strength of aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy was 0 [14][40][42]. - Nickel: The support logic at the ore end was weakened, and the smelting - end logic limited the price elasticity. The trend strength was 0 [14][43][47]. - Stainless steel: The multi - and short - side game intensified, and the steel price fluctuated. The trend strength was 0 [14][43][47]. 3.2.3 Energy and Chemicals - Carbonate lithium: The auction price was slightly at a discount to the market price, and the range - bound trend might continue. The trend strength was 0 [14][48][50]. - Industrial silicon: Market sentiment cooled down, and the trend strength was - 1 [14][51][54]. - Polysilicon: Attention should be paid to news - related disturbances, and the trend strength was - 1 [14][52][54]. - Iron ore: Fluctuated repeatedly, and the trend strength was 0 [14][56][57]. - Rebar: Fluctuated widely, and the trend strength was 0 [14][59][63]. - Hot - rolled coil: Fluctuated widely, and the trend strength was 0 [14][60][63]. - Ferrosilicon: The sector sentiment was weak, and it fluctuated widely. The trend strength was 0 [14][64][66]. - Silicomanganese: The sector sentiment was weak, and it fluctuated widely. The trend strength was 0 [14][64][66]. - Coke: Traded with a bullish bias, and the trend strength was not explicitly stated but inferred as bullish from the description [14][67]. - Coking coal: Traded with a bullish bias, and the trend strength was not explicitly stated but inferred as bullish from the description [14][67]. 3.2.4 Agricultural Products - Palm oil: The origin had strong supply and demand, and a long - position strategy at low prices was recommended [14][17]. - Soybean oil: US soybeans were strong, and soybean oil traded at a high level with fluctuations [14][17]. - Soybean meal: US soybeans closed higher, and Dalian soybean meal might follow with a bullish bias [14][17]. - Corn: Traded in a range [14][17]. - Sugar: Traded with an upward trend [14][17]. - Cotton: The expectation of a bumper new crop limited the increase in futures prices [14][17]. - Eggs: Adjusted with fluctuations [14][17]. - Hogs: The spot market was weak [14][17]. - Peanuts: The near - term contract was strong, and the far - term contract was weak [14][17]. 3.2.5 Others - LPG: The market valuation was low, and attention should be paid to the risk of position reduction [14][17]. - Propylene: Supply and demand tightened, and the price had some support [14][17]. - PVC: Traded with a weak bias [14][17]. - Fuel oil: Continued to decline, and the short - term weakness persisted [14][17]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Traded with a weak bias at night, and the high - low sulfur spread in the overseas spot market was temporarily stable [14][17]. - Container shipping index (European line): Hold short positions in the October contract as appropriate [14][17]. - Short - fiber: Traded in a short - term range, and a long - PF and short - PR strategy was recommended [14][17]. - Bottle chips: Traded in a short - term range, and a long - PF and short - PR strategy was recommended [14][17]. - Offset printing paper: Traded at a low level, and it was difficult to rise [14][17]. - Pure benzene: Traded with a short - term bullish bias [14][17].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide an industry investment rating. Core View - Zinc prices are under pressure [1] - The zinc trend strength is -1, indicating a relatively bearish outlook [2][3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Fundamental Tracking - **Prices**: The closing price of Shanghai Zinc main contract was 22,600 yuan/ton, down 0.13%; the closing price of LME Zinc 3M electronic disk was 2,848 dollars/ton, up 1.42% [1] - **Volumes**: The trading volume of Shanghai Zinc main contract was 78,345 lots, down 1,626; the trading volume of LME Zinc was 8,564 lots, up 58 [1] - **Open Interests**: The open interest of Shanghai Zinc main contract was 85,986 lots, down 1,502; the open interest of LME Zinc was 194,301 lots, up 1,359 [1] - **Premiums and Discounts**: Shanghai 0 zinc premium/discount was -55 yuan/ton, down 5; LME CASH - 3M premium/discount was -4.76 dollars/ton, down 1.18 [1] - **Inventories**: Shanghai Zinc futures inventory was 16,192 tons, up 424; LME zinc inventory was 78,475 tons, down 1,075 [1] News - In July in China, the new social financing was 1.16 trillion yuan, RMB loans decreased by 50 billion yuan, and the M2 - M1 gap narrowed. From January to July, the cumulative increment of social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - On August 13, all the current-month contracts of the four major stock index futures rose. IF increased by 0.97%, IH by 0.33%, IC by 1.57%, and IM by 1.63% [1] - On the trading day, the total trading volume of stock index futures rebounded, indicating an increase in investors' trading enthusiasm. Specifically, the total trading volume of IF increased by 23,189 lots, IH by 9,330 lots, IC by 27,828 lots, and IM by 55,257 lots. In terms of positions, the total positions of IF increased by 10,150 lots, IH by 6,610 lots, IC by 11,324 lots, and IM by 32,273 lots [2] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Stock Index Futures Data Tracking - **Closing Prices and Fluctuations**: On August 13, the closing prices of various stock index futures and their underlying indexes showed different increases. For example, the CSI 300 index closed at 4,176.58, up 0.79%; IF2508 closed at 4,181.2, up 0.97% [1] - **Basis**: Different contracts of IF, IH, IC, and IM had different basis values. For example, the basis of IF2508 was 4.62, and that of IF2509 was -5.78 [1] - **Trading Volume and Turnover**: The trading volume and turnover of each contract also varied. For example, the turnover of IF2509 was 929.2 billion yuan, and the trading volume was 74,450 lots [1] - **Position Changes**: The positions of each contract changed. For example, the position of IF2508 decreased by 5,986 lots, while that of IF2509 increased by 11,069 lots [1] 2. Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of IF and IH is 1, and that of IC and IM is also 1. The trend intensity ranges from -2 to 2, with -2 being the most bearish and 2 being the most bullish [6] 3. Important Drivers - The central bank announced that at the end of July, China's broad - money (M2) balance was 329.94 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.8%; narrow - money (M1) balance was 111.06 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.6%; currency in circulation (M0) balance was 13.28 trillion yuan, an increase of 11.8%. In the first seven months, the net cash injection was 465.1 billion yuan. In the first seven months, RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan, and RMB deposits increased by 18.44 trillion yuan. The cumulative increase in social financing scale in the first seven months was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year [6] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.48%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.76%, and the ChiNext Index rose 3.62%. The A - share trading volume throughout the day was 2.18 trillion yuan, reaching the second - highest level this year. The market volume exceeded 2 trillion yuan, and the Shanghai Composite Index had an eight - day consecutive increase [6] 4. Positions of the Top 20 Members in Futures - The positions of the top 20 members in different contracts of IF, IH, IC, and IM changed. For example, in IF2508, the long positions decreased by 4,663 lots, and the short positions decreased by 4,513 lots [5]