Group 1 - The largest gold ETF, iShares Silver Trust, reported a holding of 1000.57 tons of gold as of September 19, an increase of 6.01 tons from the previous trading day [1] - As of the market close on September 22, the spot gold price was $3746.36 per ounce, reflecting a 1.68% increase, with an intraday high of $3748.65 and a low of $3682.79 [1] Group 2 - Gold prices are supported by expectations of interest rate cuts in the U.S. and a weakening dollar, maintaining stability after reaching record highs [3] - The short-term trend for gold remains bullish, although short-term corrections are expected to be influenced more by technical factors [3] - Economic slowdown, rising inflation, geopolitical changes, and a weaker dollar are expected to sustain strong investment demand for gold [3] - Continued investment demand for gold is anticipated to drive silver prices higher as well [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no explicit industry investment rating provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Steel**: The risk appetite of funds has improved, and the industry is waiting for the confirmation of the peak demand in the peak season. There is a possibility of improvement in both supply and demand of steel during the "Golden September and Silver October" season. However, there are concerns about the high inventory of building materials. Futures prices are neutrally valued, and the price upward - driving force is not strong for now. Attention should be paid to whether the peak - season demand can accelerate in the next two weeks [2]. - **Silicon Iron and Manganese Silicon**: Market sentiment has improved, but there are still hidden concerns in the fundamentals. The industry has turned from loss to profit, with increased supply. Terminal demand during the "Golden September and Silver October" needs to be verified, and there is a risk of a decline in iron - water and electric - furnace start - up rates, which may impact the demand for the two alloys [3]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The expectation of coal - mine over - production inspection has resurfaced. The second round of coke price cuts has been implemented. Although the black fundamentals are weakening marginally, the bottom support for coking coal and coke is relatively strong under the influence of domestic policy expectations and overseas interest - rate cuts. Pre - holiday inventory replenishment is approaching, and the previous long positions should be held [5]. - **Iron Ore**: During the inventory - replenishment period, iron ore has support, but its price increase height depends on the strength of steel demand. The supply of iron ore is expected to increase in the second half of the year, which will suppress the price increase. A long - at - low strategy is maintained in the long term [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - **Prices and Changes**: On September 15, for far - month contracts, RB2605 closed at 3205.00 yuan/ton with a 42.00 yuan increase (1.33% increase), HC2605 at 3374.00 yuan/ton with a 29.00 yuan increase (0.87% increase), etc. For near - month contracts, RB2601 closed at 3136.00 yuan/ton with a 29.00 yuan increase (0.93% increase), HC2601 at 3370.00 yuan/ton with a 29.00 yuan increase (0.87% increase) [1]. - **Spreads and Ratios**: The spread between RB2601 and RB2605 was - 69.00 yuan/ton on September 15, with a - 13.00 yuan change. The roll - screw spread was 234.00 yuan/ton, with a - 3.00 yuan change. The screw - ore ratio was 3.94, with a 0.03 change, etc. [1] Spot Market - **Steel**: The spot price of Shanghai thread steel (HRB400 20mm) was 3260.00 yuan/ton on September 15, with a 12.50 yuan increase. The spot price of Shanghai hot - rolled coil was 3420.00 yuan/ton, with a 10.00 yuan increase [1]. - **Alloys and Other Materials**: The spot price of Qingdao Port super - special powder was 700.00 yuan/ton on September 15, with a 9.00 yuan increase. The spot price of Qingdao Port quasi - first - grade coke (ex - warehouse) was 1480.00 yuan/ton, with no change [1]. Investment Strategies - **Steel**: Adopt a wait - and - see approach for single - side trading. Pay attention to the contraction of the roll - screw spread of the 01 contract for disk arbitrage. Consider reverse arbitrage for spot - futures trading (end - user buying hedging) [7]. - **Silicon Iron and Manganese Silicon**: Industrial customers should pay attention to spot - futures positive arbitrage [7]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Hold the previous long positions [7]. - **Iron Ore**: Continue the strategy of going long at low prices [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Gold and copper are both expected to be strong in the short - term, with a rising trend in the medium - term and a volatile but strong - biased trend in the intraday period. The core reasons are the approaching US interest rate cuts, the approaching industrial peak season for copper, and the increase in market attention [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Gold - **Price Performance**: Last week, gold prices rose and then fell, followed by high - level consolidation. New York gold oscillated below $3700, and Shanghai gold oscillated below 840 yuan. Since the Jackson Hole meeting on August 22nd, gold prices have been on an upward trend, breaking through the high of the oscillation range since the second quarter [3]. - **Driving Factors**: The recent resurgence of the AI boom has led to new highs in the US Nasdaq and China's ChiNext, increasing market risk appetite and being negative for gold prices. In the long run, the approaching US interest rate cuts have given strong upward momentum to gold prices. Short - term gold prices are expected to be supported by the 5 - day moving average. Attention should be paid to Sino - US - Spanish economic and trade talks and the Fed's interest - rate meeting [3]. Copper - **Price Performance**: Last week, copper prices increased in volume and rose. Shanghai copper reached above 80,000 yuan, and LME copper reached above $10,000. Technically, copper prices are increasing in volume and price, showing a trend of breaking through the oscillation range since the second quarter [4]. - **Driving Factors**: - **Macro - level**: The US August non - farm payrolls were lower than expected, CPI met expectations, and with the approaching September interest - rate meeting, the probability of a rate cut exceeded 90%, and the probability of 3 rate cuts this year increased to 70%. The weak US dollar led to a general rise in non - ferrous metals, which was beneficial to copper prices from a financial perspective [4]. - **Industry - level**: China has entered the industrial peak season. Low domestic copper inventories and the expected replenishment demand before the National Day have increased market optimism about copper inventory reduction, providing inventory support for copper prices. The expected increase in AI's copper consumption and the significant rise in copper - related stocks in the domestic stock market may drive up the price of raw material copper [4]. - **Technical - level**: Copper prices are increasing in volume and price, with a tendency to break through the oscillation range since the second quarter. It is expected that futures prices will run strongly, and attention should be paid to the technical pressure at the July high [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the light industry manufacturing sector [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights that packaging paper prices continue to rise, with a focus on companies like Nine Dragons Paper and Shanying International as the peak season approaches. It also notes a decline in furniture exports from China, with a year-on-year decrease of 3.2% in August, and suggests monitoring the recovery of demand from U.S. real estate-related export companies due to the increasing expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts [2][3]. Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Market Performance - The light industry manufacturing sector outperformed the market with an index increase of 1.88% compared to the 1.38% rise in the CSI 300 index during the week ending September 12, 2025. The paper index rose by 4.49%, while the packaging printing index increased by 2.79% [16]. 2. Home Furnishing Sector - In July, furniture retail sales showed a significant increase of 20.6% year-on-year, while furniture exports in August decreased by 3.2% compared to July. The report indicates that many home furnishing companies are currently valued at historical lows, presenting potential investment opportunities [39][40]. 3. Paper and Packaging - As of September 12, 2025, the prices for various types of paper have shown mixed trends, with white cardboard prices increasing by 24 CNY/ton and corrugated paper prices rising by 23.75 CNY/ton. The report notes that several paper companies have announced price hikes and maintenance plans, which may support paper prices [48][54]. 4. Textile and Apparel - The textile and apparel sector experienced a decline in exports, with a year-on-year decrease of 5.05% in August. The report suggests focusing on companies in the sportswear and outdoor segments, such as Anta and Li Ning, as potential investment opportunities [9][25]. 5. New Tobacco Products - The report discusses the tightening regulations on e-cigarettes in the U.S., which may benefit compliant products. It highlights the potential for market share recovery for companies like Smoore International as they adapt to these regulatory changes [6][7]. 6. Consumer Electronics and Packaging - The upcoming launch of the iPhone 17 series is expected to boost demand for consumer electronics, which may positively impact the packaging sector. Companies involved in eco-friendly packaging are recommended for investment consideration [5][6]. 7. Cost Tracking - The report provides insights into the cost trends of raw materials, noting a decrease in prices for certain chemicals and stable copper prices. It also mentions a decline in shipping costs, which could impact overall production costs in the light industry [41][42]. 8. Printing Industry - The printing industry has seen a slight decline in revenue, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.7% in the first seven months of 2025. However, the report notes an increase in express delivery volumes, indicating a potential area of growth [84][88].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock brokerage sector has experienced a significant rebound, with the brokerage index rising 150% over the past decade, reaching a historical high, driven by various market factors and policy changes [1][10]. Group 1: Market Performance and Historical Context - The Hong Kong stock market has undergone approximately seven rounds of brokerage rallies from January 2013 to August 2025, showcasing its volatility and recovery capability [1]. - The first major rally from March 2014 to May 2015 saw the Hong Kong Securities Index increase by 162%, while the Hang Seng Index rose by 32% [4]. - Subsequent rallies included a 21% increase in the Hong Kong Securities Index from February to April 2016 and a 20% increase from December 2017 to January 2018 [5][6]. - The most recent rally from September 2024 to now has resulted in a 151% increase in the Hong Kong Securities Index, with a 40% rise in the Hang Seng Index, indicating a significant outperformance of 111% [9]. Group 2: Factors Driving the Market - The initial rally was fueled by expectations surrounding the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, increased corporate financing activities, and a loose liquidity environment [1]. - The second rally was supported by rising international oil prices and policy measures such as reserve requirement cuts in mainland China, alongside the anticipation of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect [2]. - Major policy reforms in 2017, particularly new listing rules by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, attracted substantial southbound capital and provided new growth drivers for the brokerage sector [3]. - The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a significant increase in global liquidity, accelerating the return of Chinese concept stocks to Hong Kong, which boosted brokerage business growth [7]. - Recent market improvements have been attributed to favorable policies and enhanced market sentiment, particularly benefiting Chinese brokerages in underwriting and placement activities [8]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The current brokerage market is characterized by significant policy support, active international and domestic capital responses, and rapidly expanding trading volumes [10]. - The valuation of the brokerage sector is recovering quickly, although individual stock performance shows notable divergence, with some stocks still at historical lows and possessing recovery potential [10]. - Future performance of the Hong Kong brokerage sector will be influenced by global liquidity, policy directions, and corporate fundamentals, making it a sector to watch for investment opportunities [10].

Group 1: Macroeconomic Dynamics - The expectation of a US interest rate cut is a key driver for the recent rise in gold prices, with the 2-year US Treasury yield declining by 44 basis points from July 16 to September 5, while gold prices increased by 7.5% during the same period[6] - The US employment data has shown a rapid decline, with an average of only 27,000 new jobs added per month from May to August, supporting the Fed's potential rate cut in September[4] - The ICE US Dollar Index's non-commercial net short positions have increased, indicating a growing bearish sentiment towards the dollar, which historically correlates with rising gold prices during periods of rate cuts[2][8] Group 2: Geopolitical and Market Factors - The Trump administration's interference with the Federal Reserve's independence has raised concerns about the credibility of the dollar, contributing to upward pressure on gold prices[13] - Asian markets have significantly contributed to gold demand, with over 400 tons added to global gold ETFs this year, of which more than 100 tons came from Asia, increasing its share by 2 percentage points compared to the end of 2024[21] - The Indian market is expected to increase its gold purchases due to deteriorating US-India relations, with India adding 12.2 tons to its official gold reserves from January to September 2025[25] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Trends - The gold market is currently described as "hot but controllable," with significant interest but not excessive speculation, as evidenced by lower levels of speculative positions compared to 2024[30][32] - Google search interest in "gold price" has surged since April 2025, indicating heightened global attention towards gold[28] - The largest physical gold ETF's holdings have increased, but the growth rate and absolute levels remain below those seen in 2020, suggesting a more measured investment approach from Western investors[30]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The discussion primarily revolves around the **gold market** and its relationship with **U.S. economic indicators**, particularly focusing on interest rate expectations and inflation trends. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Gold Price Drivers**: The recent increase in gold prices is primarily driven by heightened expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts due to weaker economic data, particularly non-farm payrolls, and manageable inflation risks [2][3][4]. 2. **Interest Rate Expectations**: The market has largely priced in a rate cut in September, with expectations of 2-3 cuts by the end of the year, potentially lowering the federal funds rate to 3% by the end of 2025 [3][27]. 3. **Employment Market Analysis**: The decline in non-farm payrolls does not necessarily indicate an impending recession; it reflects a complex interplay of factors including economic slowdown, declining labor participation, and increased AI investments [5][10][11]. 4. **Inflation Dynamics**: Oil prices are identified as the primary driver of U.S. inflation, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) expected to decline due to base effects and falling prices in key categories like used cars and rent [15][17][23]. 5. **Geopolitical Factors**: Geopolitical tensions have historically influenced gold prices, but their impact is currently diminishing as the market stabilizes [37]. 6. **Central Bank Gold Purchases**: Central banks, particularly in emerging markets, are expected to continue increasing their gold holdings as part of long-term reserve diversification strategies [31][35]. 7. **ETF Influence**: The relationship between gold prices and ETF holdings is significant; as U.S. Treasury yields decline, ETF purchases of gold are likely to increase, further supporting gold prices [32][42]. 8. **Speculative Indicators**: Speculative long positions in gold can provide some insights into price movements, but their reliability is limited, especially at market peaks [34][36]. Additional Important Insights 1. **Labor Market Trends**: The U.S. labor market is characterized by a "three lows" balance (low hiring, low employment, low unemployment), which is crucial for maintaining economic stability [11][12]. 2. **Future Economic Outlook**: The potential for a global monetary easing environment could benefit both stocks and gold, although stocks may outperform in such scenarios [41]. 3. **Risks to Gold Market**: Potential risks include short-term volatility around the September FOMC meeting and geopolitical developments that could alter central bank purchasing behavior [40][43]. 4. **Long-term Economic Indicators**: The inversion of the nominal GDP and federal funds rate suggests a need for rate cuts to alleviate economic pressures, historically indicating a recession [28]. This comprehensive analysis highlights the interconnectedness of economic indicators, interest rate policies, and gold market dynamics, providing a nuanced understanding of current trends and future expectations.

Group 1 - The initial response rate of the August non-farm survey rebounded significantly, but the trend of employment deterioration has not stopped, with private sector job additions contracting for four consecutive months [1] - The total non-farm job additions from May to August were only 107,000, which is below the average monthly growth of 127,000 in the first four months of 2025 [1] - The unemployment rate rose from 4.248% to 4.324%, primarily due to a slight recovery in labor force participation [3] Group 2 - The Kansas Fed President stated that there is no need to adjust interest rates, despite the region's employment situation being the worst in the country [6] - The employment situation in the manufacturing sector, sensitive to tariffs, has been declining, indicating potential further job losses in this area [8] - The U6 unemployment rate and the unemployment rate for African Americans have shown significant increases, highlighting structural vulnerabilities in the labor market [11] Group 3 - The combination of declining full-time employment, rising part-time employment, and increasing permanent unemployment has accumulated greater risks for a jump in the unemployment rate [7] - The labor market is facing structural issues, with young individuals lacking skills and experience struggling to find jobs, while undocumented immigrants are hesitant to work due to political climate [16] - The trend of rising unemployment is likely to continue, even if the U.S. economy does not enter a recession [16]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The mid - term outlook for the entire black building materials sector is "oscillating" [5]. - For individual varieties, the mid - term outlooks for steel, iron ore, scrap steel, coke, coking coal, glass, soda ash, manganese silicon, and ferrosilicon are all "oscillating" [7][8][9][11][12][13][15][16][17]. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The impact of the military parade on the sector is gradually diminishing. As coal - coking and steel enterprises resume production, the demand for furnace materials is increasing, especially for iron ore. However, the overall upward movement of the sector's prices depends on the start of the replenishment logic under continuous demand improvement. The increasing expectation of a US interest rate cut may further boost the sector sentimentally [1]. - Overall, the terminal demand during the peak season needs to improve for the sector to rise again. Attention should also be paid to the boosting effect of strengthened policy expectations [5]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Overall Situation of the Black Building Materials Sector - The intraday futures prices of the sector rose and then fell, and the night - session continued the oscillating and pressured trend, mainly due to the impact of the military parade on the supply - demand side of the industrial chain. After the parade, some enterprises resumed production, increasing the demand for furnace materials, especially for iron ore. The overall upward movement of the sector's prices requires the start of the replenishment logic under continuous demand improvement. The increasing expectation of a US interest rate cut may further boost the sector [1]. 2. Analysis of Different Elements and Products Iron Element - Overseas mine shipments and arrivals at 45 ports increased month - on - month, in line with expectations. The small - sample hot metal production decreased slightly, and steel enterprises are expected to resume production. This week, iron ore ports reduced inventory, the number of ships at berth increased, factory inventories decreased, and the total inventory decreased slightly. The fundamentals support the price, and it is expected to oscillate in the future. The fundamentals of scrap steel have no prominent contradictions. The low profit of electric furnaces due to pressured finished - product prices and the tight supply lead to an expected short - term price oscillation [2]. Carbon Element - After the military parade, steel mills will enter the peak production season, and the demand will support the short - term price to remain oscillating. After the parade, coal mines will gradually resume production but are unlikely to reach the previous high. The upcoming peak demand season for downstream products still supports the coking coal price [2]. Alloys - Manganese ore and coke prices are weak, and the cost support for manganese silicon is insufficient. The market supply - demand expectation is pessimistic, and there is still significant downward pressure on the price in the medium - to - long - term. Attention should be paid to the reduction range of raw material costs. The current cost of ferrosilicon has some support, but the supply - demand relationship will become looser in the future, and the price center will tend to decline in the medium - to - long - term. Attention should be paid to the dynamics of the coal market and the adjustment of electricity costs in the main production areas [2]. Glass - The current demand for glass is weak, but there are expectations for the peak season and policies. After the mid - stream reduces inventory, there may be another round of oscillations. In the long - term, market - oriented capacity reduction is needed, and if the price returns to fundamental trading, it is expected to decline while oscillating [2][12]. Soda Ash - The supply surplus pattern of soda ash remains unchanged. After the futures price declines, spot - futures trading volume increases slightly. It is expected to oscillate widely in the future. In the long - term, the price center will decline to promote capacity reduction [2][15]. 3. Analysis of Individual Varieties Steel - The spot market trading volume of steel is generally weak. Affected by the military parade, steel production and demand both decreased, and inventory continued to accumulate. The market is cautious about the peak - season demand. After the parade, the hot metal production may return to a high level, and attention should be paid to the replenishment demand during the peak season, which may support the futures price [7]. Iron Ore - The overseas mine shipments and arrivals at 45 ports increased month - on - month, in line with expectations. The small - sample hot metal production decreased slightly, and steel enterprises are expected to resume production. The port inventory decreased, the number of ships at berth increased, factory inventories decreased, and the total inventory decreased slightly. The fundamentals support the price, and it is expected to oscillate in the future [7]. Scrap Steel - The supply of scrap steel decreased this week. Due to the pressured finished - product prices, the electric - furnace profit is low, and the daily consumption of scrap steel in both electric furnaces and blast furnaces decreased. The factory inventory decreased slightly, and the inventory - available days are at a low level. The fundamentals have no prominent contradictions, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short - term [9]. Coke - The expectation of the eighth round of price increases has basically failed, and the market sentiment is bearish. After the parade, steel mills will enter the peak production season, and the demand will support the short - term price to remain oscillating [9][11]. Coking Coal - After the military parade, coal mines will gradually resume production but are unlikely to reach the previous high. The upcoming peak demand season for downstream products still supports the coking coal price. Attention should be paid to regulatory policies, coal mine resumption, and Mongolian coal imports [11][12]. Glass - The demand for glass is weak, but there are expectations for the peak season and policies. After the mid - stream reduces inventory, there may be another round of oscillations. In the long - term, market - oriented capacity reduction is needed, and if the price returns to fundamental trading, it is expected to decline while oscillating [12]. Soda Ash - The supply surplus pattern of soda ash remains unchanged. After the futures price declines, spot - futures trading volume increases slightly. It is expected to oscillate widely in the future. In the long - term, the price center will decline to promote capacity reduction [13][15]. Manganese Silicon - The prices of manganese ore and coke are weak, and the cost support for manganese silicon is insufficient. The market supply - demand expectation is pessimistic, and there is still significant downward pressure on the price in the medium - to - long - term. Attention should be paid to the reduction range of raw material costs [16]. Ferrosilicon - The current cost of ferrosilicon has some support, but the supply - demand relationship will become looser in the future, and the price center will tend to decline in the medium - to - long - term. Attention should be paid to the dynamics of the coal market and the adjustment of electricity costs in the main production areas [17].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangxi Copper's stock surged over 8% following the announcement of its mid-year results for 2025, indicating positive market sentiment despite a decline in revenue [1] Financial Performance - Jiangxi Copper reported a revenue of approximately 256.03 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.97% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was about 4.451 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 19.78% [1] - Basic earnings per share were 1.29 yuan, with an interim dividend of 0.4 yuan per share [1] Market Analysis - Citigroup raised its target price for Jiangxi Copper's H-shares from 19.1 HKD to 27.9 HKD and for A-shares from 25 HKD to 33.8 HKD, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - The bank initiated a 90-day positive catalyst observation for Jiangxi Copper, citing a reduction in China's copper cathode production and expectations of interest rate cuts in the U.S. as potential short-term support for copper-related stocks [1] Industry Context - On August 28, Jiaxin International Resources was officially listed, with its Bakuta tungsten mine being the fourth largest WO mineral resource globally, possessing the largest designed tungsten production capacity in a single mine [1] - Jiangxi Copper holds a 31.24% stake in Jiaxin International Resources, which has begun to release production from the Bakuta tungsten mine [1]