Group 1 - Investors are awaiting the critical U.S. non-farm payroll data for August, with gold prices consolidating around $3,550 [1] - Economists expect the U.S. to add 75,000 jobs in August, nearly unchanged from July's 73,000 [2] - The unemployment rate is projected to rise from 4.2% to 4.3% [2] Group 2 - Average hourly earnings are expected to grow at a moderate pace of 3.7%, down from 3.9% in July, with a steady monthly increase of 0.3% [3] - The U.S. dollar index (DXY) fell by 0.25% to around 98.00 before the non-farm payroll data release, making gold more attractive to investors [3] - Gold prices paused after reaching a historical high of around $3,580, following a bullish breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily chart [3] Group 3 - The recent trend for gold prices is bullish, with the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) rising near $3,436.70 [4] - The 14-day relative strength index (RSI) surged to around 75.00, indicating potential overbought conditions for gold prices [5] - The 20-day moving average will serve as a key support level, while the $3,600 level will act as a significant resistance point for gold [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The I2601 contract of iron ore may continue to fluctuate with a bullish bias, and attention should be paid to the operation rhythm and risk control. The macro - level shows an increased expectation of loose monetary policies in China and the US. On the industrial side, iron ore shipments, arrivals, and port inventories have increased, the spot market remains generally firm, traders have a fair enthusiasm for selling, and steel mills mostly purchase as needed. The resumption of work and production in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei supports the iron ore price to run strongly [7]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Week - to - Week Summary - **Price**: As of September 5, the closing price of the main iron ore contract was 789.5 (+2) yuan/ton, and the price of Macfayden powder at Qingdao Port was 837 (+9) yuan/dry ton [5]. - **Shipment**: From August 25 - 31, 2025, the global iron ore shipment volume was 3556.8 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 241 million tons. The total iron ore shipment from Australia and Brazil was 2902.1 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 141.7 million tons [5]. - **Arrival**: From August 25 - 31, 2025, the arrival volume at 47 ports in China was 2645.0 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 182.7 million tons; the arrival volume at 45 ports was 2526.0 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 132.7 million tons; the arrival volume at six northern ports was 1300.8 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 147.8 million tons [5]. - **Demand**: The daily average hot - metal output was 228.84 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 11.29 million tons and a year - on - year increase of 6.23 million tons [5]. - **Inventory**: As of September 5, 2025, the inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports in China was 14425.72 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 37.7 million tons and a year - on - year decrease of 1653.23 million tons. The inventory of imported ore at 247 steel mills was 8939.87 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 67.32 million tons [5]. - **Profitability**: The profitability rate of steel mills was 61.04%, a week - on - week decrease of 2.60 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 56.71 percentage points [5]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Futures Price**: This week, the I2601 contract fluctuated with a bullish bias and was stronger than the I2605 contract. On the 5th, the price difference was 24.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 0.5 yuan/ton [13]. - **Warehouse Receipt and Net Position**: On September 5, the number of iron ore warehouse receipts at the Dalian Commodity Exchange was 1900, with no week - on - week change. The net short position of the top 20 holders of the iron ore futures contract was 25009, an increase of 3138 compared to the previous week [20]. - **Spot Price**: On September 5, the price of 61% Australian Macfayden powder ore at Qingdao Port was 837 yuan/dry ton, a week - on - week increase of 9 yuan/dry ton. This week, the spot price of iron ore was stronger than the futures price. On the 5th, the basis was 47 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 7 yuan/ton [26]. 3.3 Industry Situation - **Arrival Volume**: From August 25 - 31, 2025, the global iron ore shipment volume was 3556.8 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 241 million tons. The total iron ore shipment from Australia and Brazil was 2902.1 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 141.7 million tons. The arrival volume at 47 ports in China was 2645.0 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 182.7 million tons [31]. - **Port Inventory**: This week, the total inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports was 14425.72 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 37.70 million tons; the average daily port clearance volume was 330.33 million tons, a decrease of 3.81 million tons. In terms of components, the inventory of Australian ore was 6017.02 million tons, a decrease of 113.29 million tons; the inventory of Brazilian ore was 5492.96 million tons, an increase of 66.20 million tons; the inventory of traded ore was 9169.96 million tons, a decrease of 58.06 million tons [34]. - **Steel Mill Inventory**: This week, the total inventory of imported iron ore at steel mills was 8939.87 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 67.32 million tons; the current daily consumption of imported ore by sample steel mills was 280.67 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 15.43 million tons; the inventory - to - consumption ratio was 31.85 days, a week - on - week increase of 1.43 days [34]. - **Inventory Availability Days**: As of September 4, the average inventory availability days of imported iron ore at large and medium - sized domestic steel mills was 21 days, a week - on - week increase of 1 day. On September 4, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was 1963, a week - on - week decrease of 62 [39]. - **Import Volume and Mine Capacity Utilization**: In July 2025, China imported 10462.3 million tons of iron ore and its concentrates, a decrease of 132.5 million tons from the previous month, a month - on - month decrease of 1.3%. From January to July, the cumulative import volume was 69656.9 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 2.3%. As of September 5, the capacity utilization rate of 266 sample mines was 60.55%, a decrease of 2.1% from the previous period; the daily average output of concentrate powder was 38.2 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.33 million tons; the inventory was 34.1 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.29 million tons [42]. - **Domestic Iron Ore Concentrate Output**: In July 2025, China's iron ore raw ore output was 8632.5 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 21.8%. From January to July, the cumulative output was 59591.4 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 5.4%. In July, the output of iron concentrate powder of 433 iron mines was 2311.9 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 18.5 million tons, a decrease of 0.8%. From January to July, the cumulative output was 16087.2 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 1070.4 million tons, a decrease of 6.2% [46]. 3.4 Downstream Situation - **Crude Steel Output**: In July 2025, the national crude steel output was 7966 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 4.0%. From January to July, the cumulative national crude steel output was 59447 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 3.1% [49]. - **Steel Import and Export**: In July 2025, China exported 983.6 million tons of steel, an increase of 15.8 million tons from the previous month, a month - on - month increase of 1.6%. From January to July, the cumulative steel export volume was 6798.3 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 11.4%. In July, China imported 45.2 million tons of steel, a decrease of 1.8 million tons from the previous month, a month - on - month decrease of 3.8%. From January to July, the cumulative steel import volume was 347.6 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 15.7% [49]. - **Blast Furnace Operating Rate and Hot - Metal Output**: On September 5, the blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills was 80.4%, a week - on - week decrease of 2.80 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 2.77 percentage points; the blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate was 85.79%, a week - on - week decrease of 4.23 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 2.19 percentage points. The daily average hot - metal output of 247 steel mills was 228.84 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 11.29 million tons and a year - on - year increase of 6.23 million tons [52]. 3.5 Options Market - With the steel market entering the peak season, there is a possibility of a rebound in hot - metal output in the later stage, which may increase the spot demand for iron ore. It is recommended to buy slightly out - of - the - money call options [55].

Core Viewpoint - International gold prices have recently surged, with New York gold futures exceeding $3600 per ounce and spot gold reaching a historical high of $3550 per ounce, driven by rising investor risk aversion, central bank purchases, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [1][2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The increase in gold prices is attributed to multiple factors, including heightened investor risk aversion, increased purchases by central banks, and expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts [1] - The recent price breakout is seen as a significant technical move, breaking a five-month "top triangle convergence pattern," indicating a strong upward trend [1] - Analysts suggest that if upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll data is weaker than expected, it may lead to increased bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, further supporting gold prices [2] Group 2: Investment Strategies - Experts recommend that ordinary investors consider gold as a defensive asset, with suggestions to allocate funds into physical gold, gold ETFs, and a portion into gold stocks and futures to enhance returns [2] - The analysis of gold stocks is noted to be more complex due to the influence of gold prices, hedging activities, and other business factors, while ETF prices closely track gold prices, making them suitable for long-term holding by ordinary investors [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai copper market showed stability around the 80,000 yuan mark but experienced a decline of 0.51% at the close, influenced by macroeconomic sentiment and rising precious metals [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Shanghai copper prices initially rose above 80,000 yuan due to strong macroeconomic sentiment and the performance of precious metals, but later retreated as domestic inventories increased and futures market sentiment weakened [1] - The market's focus is on the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll data, which is expected to influence macroeconomic sentiment and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [1] Group 2: Inventory and Supply - LME copper inventory has remained relatively stable without significant accumulation, while SMM data indicated a 0.85 million ton increase in national copper inventory as of September 4 [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Jinrui Futures suggests that the macroeconomic factors driving metal prices remain positive, and under the current conditions, copper prices are expected to continue fluctuating at high levels, with potential for further strength [1] - A potential downside risk is the return of logistics, although the CL price spread remains positive, indicating a slower realization of returns [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that gold prices have surpassed $3,500, driven by expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve on September 17, leading to a bullish trend in the gold market [1] - The article emphasizes that the recent price movements in gold are not indicative of a bearish trend, but rather a temporary pause in a long-term bull market [1] - The upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll data is not expected to significantly impact gold prices, as employment data is just one of the indicators for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy [1] Group 2 - The article highlights that the historical highs in London and New York gold prices do not reflect the returns for domestic gold holders, primarily due to currency fluctuations affecting profit margins [1] - It notes that the recent dismissal of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics chief due to data falsification indicates underlying issues with employment figures, suggesting a weak job market [1]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has a 10.4% probability of maintaining interest rates in September and an 89.6% probability of a 25 basis point cut [1] - In October, the probability of maintaining rates is 4.9%, with a cumulative 25 basis point cut probability of 47.3% and a 50 basis point cut probability of 47.9% [1] - Venezuelan President Maduro claims the country faces the greatest threat in a century, citing U.S. military presence as a direct threat [1] Group 2 - Gold and silver futures prices have reached historical highs, with COMEX gold peaking at $3557.1 per ounce and silver at $41.64 per ounce [2] - International gold has also hit a new high of $3508.69 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of approximately $875, representing a 33% rise [4] - The market sentiment has shifted positively towards gold due to increased expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, influenced by comments from Chairman Powell [5] Group 3 - Gold has surpassed historical highs, reaching $3508, and is expected to face some adjustments but remains in a bullish trend [7] - Recent trading patterns show a tendency for gold to dip during Asian trading hours but recover strongly during U.S. trading hours [9] - International silver has reached a 14-year high, with potential for further increases, although caution is advised against chasing prices [9]

Group 1: Overall Information - Report Period: September 1 - 5, 2025 [1] - Report Subjects: Gold and Silver Futures [2] Group 2: Gold Futures Mid - term Market Analysis - Mid - term Trend: The overall trend of Shanghai Gold futures is in a sideways phase, possibly at the beginning [7] - Trend Logic: Last week, gold prices fluctuated upward due to the Fed's dovish signals, a weaker US dollar, geopolitical risks, and a weakening labor market [7] - Key Factors: Next week, focus on US non - farm payrolls, Fed officials' speeches, geopolitical situations, and global central bank policies [7] - Strategy Suggestion: It is recommended to wait and see [8] Variety Trading Strategy - Last Week's Strategy: The gold main contract 2510 was expected to fluctuate, and grid trading was recommended in the 760 - 800 range [11] - This Week's Strategy: The gold main contract 2510 is expected to fluctuate, with resistance at 794 - 803 and support at 766 - 775 [12] Related Data - Data Sources: Wind, Mysteel, Great Wall Futures Trading Consulting Department [19][28] - Data Presented: Shanghai Gold price trends, COMEX gold price trends, SPDR gold ETF holdings, COMEX gold inventories, US 10 - year Treasury yields, US dollar index, US dollar against offshore RMB, gold - silver ratio, Shanghai Gold basis, and gold internal - external price spreads [18][21][23] Group 3: Silver Futures Mid - term Market Analysis - Mid - term Trend: The overall trend of Shanghai Silver futures is steadily rising and is currently at the end of the trend [32] - Trend Logic: Last week, silver prices showed a pattern of "fluctuating and stabilizing, rebounding at the end of the month" due to the Fed's expected rate cut, a weaker US dollar, lower US bond yields, and industrial demand expectations [32] - Key Factors: Next week, focus on US non - farm payrolls, manufacturing PMI, and Fed officials' speeches. Whether the rate - cut expectation can be further strengthened will dominate short - term trends [32] - Strategy Suggestion: It is recommended to wait and see [33] Variety Trading Strategy - Last Week's Strategy: The silver contract 2510 was expected to fluctuate at a high level, with support at 8500 - 8800 and resistance at 9200 - 9500 [36] - This Week's Strategy: The silver contract 2510 is expected to be strong, with support at 8900 - 9000 and resistance at 9400 - 9500 [37] Related Data - Data Sources: Wind, Mysteel, Great Wall Futures Trading Consulting Department [42][45] - Data Presented: Shanghai Silver price trends, COMEX silver price trends, SLV silver ETF holdings, COMEX silver inventories, Shanghai Silver basis, and silver internal - external price spreads [44][47][49]

Core Viewpoint - The recent revisions of U.S. non-farm employment data have raised questions about the reliability of these statistics, suggesting potential political influences and methodological inadequacies in the data collection process [1][3][19]. Group 1: Employment Data Revisions - The U.S. non-farm employment data for May was revised down from 144,000 to 19,000, a reduction of 88% [1]. - The June data was also significantly adjusted, dropping from 147,000 to 14,000 [1]. - The Labor Statistics Bureau conducts monthly surveys of over 100,000 businesses and government agencies, but response rates have declined, leading to larger discrepancies in reported data [3][4]. Group 2: Statistical Methodology Issues - The statistical models used for employment data may no longer reflect the complexities of the current U.S. economy, which is characterized by rapid changes in business dynamics [9][12][14]. - The "business birth-death model" assumes a stable economic environment, which is not applicable in the current context [10][11]. Group 3: Political Influences - Historical patterns show that extreme overestimations of employment data often occur during election years, while significant underestimations are common in the first year of a new presidency [15][16]. - The recent firing of the Labor Statistics Bureau director by Trump is seen as a politically motivated action, reflecting the intertwining of economic data and political agendas [19][20]. Group 4: Implications for Monetary Policy - Weak employment data has increased expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could provide more room for policy adjustments in other economies, such as China [21].

Core Viewpoint - The significant downward revision of June non-farm payroll data indicates substantial disruptions to the U.S. economy caused by tariffs, suggesting that the resilience of the U.S. economy should not be overestimated, and the direction of interest rate cuts remains certain [5][9]. Group 1: Non-Farm Payroll Data - In July 2025, the U.S. added 73,000 non-farm jobs, below the expected 110,000, with the previous month's figure revised down from 147,000 to 14,000 [4]. - The unemployment rate in July was 4.2%, matching expectations but up from 4.1% in the previous month [4]. - Average hourly earnings increased by 3.9% year-over-year, slightly above the expected 3.8% [4]. Group 2: Employment Sector Performance - In July, the financial activities sector added 15,000 jobs, education and healthcare added 79,000 jobs, and retail added 16,000 jobs, all showing improvement compared to previous values [6]. - The manufacturing sector has seen negative job growth for three consecutive months, indicating a lack of production willingness among companies [6]. Group 3: Labor Market Dynamics - The labor force participation rate fell to 62.2% in July, down from 62.3% in the previous month, indicating a significant decline in employment willingness among the younger demographic [8]. - The number of unemployed individuals increased by 221,000 in July, contributing to the rise in the U3 unemployment rate to 4.2% [8]. - There was an increase in temporary unemployment by 80,000 and a rise in those completing temporary jobs by 31,000, suggesting an uptick in layoffs [8]. Group 4: Future Economic Outlook - Cumulative downward revisions of 258,000 jobs for May and June, along with the July job addition of 73,000, indicate a clear weakening trend in non-farm employment [9]. - Market expectations suggest that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates three times in 2025, with an 80% probability of the first cut occurring in September [9].

Employment Data Summary - In July 2025, the U.S. added 73,000 non-farm jobs, significantly below the expected increase of 104,000, with the previous month's value revised down to 14,000[6] - The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, matching expectations, while the labor participation rate fell for the third consecutive month to 62.2%[6][9] - The average hourly wage in the private sector increased by 0.3% month-on-month and 3.9% year-on-year, indicating rising core service inflation pressures[9][10] Economic Outlook - The softening job market provides ample justification for the Federal Reserve to consider interest rate cuts, with a significant increase in the probability of a rate cut in September from 37.7% to 78.7%[9][30] - The recent acceleration in U.S. trade negotiations and the reduction of tariff uncertainties contribute to a clearer inflation outlook, suggesting that if inflation does not exceed expectations, a rate cut in September is highly likely[9][10] Risks - There is a potential risk of inflation exceeding expectations, which could complicate the Federal Reserve's ability to implement rate cuts, especially with upcoming tariff adjustments that may impact prices[7][33]