1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the document. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, crude oil prices weakened at the end of the week. With the approaching deadline of the trade - war, the market remains worried. After the OPEC+ production increase in August, the market also anticipates a continued increase in September, with relatively high certainty on the supply side. The peak - season on the demand side is approaching, and major mainstream institutions have significant differences in their expectations for the peak - season, but the peak - season demand cannot be disproven at present. It is necessary to continue closely monitoring the market inventory. If inventory accumulates continuously, the market's peak - season demand expectation will be disappointed, and oil prices are expected to return to the trading logic of supply surplus. Overall, at present, crude oil lacks driving forces and is likely to show weak fluctuations. In the medium - to - long term, it is advisable to try short - selling at high prices [24]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Core Indicators and Views 3.1.1 This Week's Key Event Review - **Fundamentals**: The API crude oil inventory in the US for the week ending July 18 was - 577,000 barrels, compared with an expected - 646,000 barrels and a previous value of 839,000 barrels. As of the week ending July 21, the total refined oil inventory at the Fujairah Port in the UAE increased by 971,000 barrels to 20.525 million barrels. The EIA report showed that US crude oil exports increased by 337,000 barrels per day to 3.855 million barrels per day in the week ending July 18, while domestic crude oil production decreased by 102,000 barrels to 13.273 million barrels per day. Singapore's fuel oil inventory reached a two - week high and imports hit a three - month high, with a sharp decrease in the proportion of Asian sources and a sharp drop in Chinese demand. The OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) is unlikely to change the existing production - increase plan at the Monday meeting. The total number of US oil rigs for the week ending July 25 was 415, down from the previous value of 422 [11][12]. - **Macroeconomics**: The People's Bank of China kept the one - year and five - year loan prime rates (LPR) unchanged at 3% and 3.5% respectively. In June, China's total social electricity consumption was 867 billion kilowatt - hours, a year - on - year increase of 5.4%. The US initial jobless claims for the week ending July 19 were 217,000, lower than the expected 226,000. The US S&P Global Services PMI preliminary value in July was 55.2, and the Manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5. The annualized total number of new home sales in the US in June was 627,000. The UK's seasonally adjusted retail sales month - on - month rate in June was 0.9% [15][17]. - **Geopolitical Conflicts**: Iran will hold a tripartite meeting with China and Russia on the Iranian nuclear program. Russian President Putin will visit China in September to attend the 80th anniversary commemorative activities of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti - Fascist War. The next round of China - US talks may discuss China's purchase of Russian and Iranian oil. The US will withdraw from the Doha cease - fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas [19][22]. - **Institutional Forecasts**: Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for Brent crude oil prices in the second half of 2025 by $5 to $66 per barrel and the WTI crude oil price forecast to $63 per barrel, previously $57 per barrel. It maintains the forecast based on supply surplus, expecting Brent and WTI crude oil prices to fall to an average of $56 and $52 per barrel respectively in 2026 [22]. 3.1.2 Next Week's Core Indicator Calendar - From July 27 to July 30, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice - Premier of the State Council, will hold economic and trade talks with the US in Sweden. On July 30, data on the US API and EIA crude oil inventories for the week ending July 25 will be released. On July 30, data on the US ADP employment in July will be released. On July 31, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision (upper limit), initial jobless claims for the week ending July 26, and the annual rate of the core PCE price index in June will be announced. On August 1, data on the seasonally adjusted non - farm payrolls in the US in July will be released. On August 2, data on the total number of US oil rigs for the week ending August 1 will be released [23]. 3.2 Price Basic Data - **Crude Oil Basic Prices**: The prices of Brent, WTI, SC main contract, and Middle - East main contract are presented for different dates from 2024 to 2025, along with their weekly, monthly, and annual changes and change rates [32]. - **Crude Oil Forward Prices**: The forward curves of Brent, WTI, and SC crude oils are shown for different dates in 2025 [55]. - **Crude Oil Monthly Spreads**: The monthly spreads of Brent, WTI, and SC crude oils, including different contract combinations, are presented, along with the prices of SC contracts [58][60]. - **Crude Oil盘面 Spreads**: The spreads between Brent and WTI, Brent and Oman, Brent main contract and SC main contract, and the quality spread EFS (Brent - Dubai) are shown [66][69]. - **Main Oil Grade Premiums and Discounts**: The premiums and discounts of Iranian, Saudi, Iraqi, and Kuwaiti oil grades to Asia, as well as the premiums and discounts of some oil grades in Shandong refineries, are presented [72][86]. - **US Dollar Index**: The relationship between the US dollar index and WTI prices is shown [88]. 3.3 World Crude Oil Supply and Demand - **OPEC Crude Oil Supply - Demand Forecast**: OPEC's world supply - demand balance sheets from 2022 to 2026 are presented, including production, demand, supply - demand differences, and inventory data. The production forecasts of OPEC+ are also shown [96][97][99]. - **EIA Crude Oil Supply - Demand Forecast**: EIA's world supply - demand balance sheets from 2024 to 2026 are presented, including supply, demand, net inventory extraction, and end - of - period inventory data. The supply - demand differences for different quarters are also shown [108][110][111]. - **OPEC Main Oil - Producing Countries' Production and Exports**: The monthly production data of OPEC's total production, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Venezuela, Iran, and Russia are presented, as well as Iran's crude oil export data [115][117][119].

Core Viewpoint - Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the U.S. economy continues to demonstrate solid fundamentals [1] Group 1 - The CEO of Nasdaq emphasizes the resilience of the U.S. economy amid uncertainties [1]

智通财经APP获悉，德州仪器(TXN.US)股价周三大幅下挫，市场分析认为这与第三季度业绩展望受宏 观经济及关税政策影响有关。尽管公司第二季度业绩表现强劲，但部分增长被视为与关税相关的"提前 采购"效应。 德州仪器第二财季营收为44.5亿美元，环比增长 9%，同比增长 16%，高于预期的43.6亿美元;毛利润为 26 亿美元，毛利率为58%，环比增长 110 个基点;净利润为13亿美元，同比增长15%;每股收益为1.41美 元，同比增长16%，高于预期的1.35美元。每股收益包含 0.02 美元的额外收益，这也超出了德州仪器最 初的预期。 奥本海默分析师里克·谢弗和魏莫克在研报中指出，管理层对第三季度的谨慎表述反映出动态的宏观与 关税环境，尽管半导体行业周期性复苏仍在持续。数据显示，德州仪器中国区销售额环比增长19%，覆 盖所有终端市场，其中工业领域增长尤为突出。 公司首席执行官哈维夫·伊兰强调，当前全球供应链正经历关税与地缘政治因素带来的重塑，但德州仪 器通过与客户紧密协作及灵活运用全球制造能力，已做好应对变化的准备。他特别指出，客户库存仍处 低位，而公司产能与库存管理优势将在行业复苏期发挥关键作用。 市场 ...

Core Viewpoint - The commodity market in the first half of 2025 exhibited a narrow fluctuation trend, with the China Securities Commodity Index showing a slight annual increase of 0.20% and a volatility of 10.27% [1] Market Overview - The commodity market experienced increased volatility due to frequent macro events, with weak overall demand impacting industrial products more significantly than agricultural products [2] - Three major macro "black swan" events occurred in the first half of 2025, including U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, a global tariff storm, and conflicts in the Middle East, all contributing to market fluctuations [2] Performance Characteristics - There was a clear divergence between agricultural and industrial products, with agricultural prices being more stable and influenced by supply-side changes, while industrial prices were more sensitive to demand fluctuations [3] - Different types of events caused further differentiation within the commodity market, with industrial products reacting strongly to demand-side shocks while agricultural products remained relatively stable [3] Index Returns Attribution 1. **Term Structure Contribution** - The term structure yield for the first half of 2025 was 1.07%, showing a slight increase from 2024, indicating a potential improvement in global economic growth [6] 2. **Sector Contribution** - Agricultural products experienced slight price increases with lower volatility, while industrial products faced larger price declines and fluctuations, reflecting insufficient global demand [7] 3. **Product Contribution** - Precious metals and agricultural products contributed positively to returns, while black metals and energy chemicals generally contributed negatively [8] Macro Indicators 1. **Macro Level** - The China Securities Commodity Index serves as an important reference for macroeconomic conditions, showing a strong correlation with PPI, which may lead by about two months [9] 2. **Micro Level** - Sub-sector indices show a high correlation with the profit totals of corresponding industries, providing timely insights for business decision-making [12] Comparative Analysis - The China Securities Commodity Index demonstrates a clear advantage in terms of risk and return compared to major overseas commodity indices, making it an attractive option for domestic and international investors [18] - The correlation between the China Securities Commodity Index and major overseas indices is relatively low, indicating a unique positioning in the market [21]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - For gold, it is expected to be strong in the short - term, with a short - term upward trend, medium - term oscillation, and intraday oscillation on the stronger side, driven by the falling dollar [1][3]. - For copper, it is expected to be strong in the short - term, with short - term and medium - term upward trends and an upward intraday trend, due to the resonance of internal and external macro - economic improvements and industrial expectation enhancements [1][4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Gold - **Price Performance**: New York gold is approaching the $3450 mark, and Shanghai gold has reached the 790 - yuan mark [3]. - **Core Logic**: The dollar index has been falling recently. As the Fed's interest - rate meeting on July 30th and the important US tariff time - point on August 1st approach, market risk appetite may decline. Technically, the gold price has broken through the oscillation high since July [3]. Copper - **Price Performance**: The main copper futures price oscillated around 79,700 yuan yesterday, and the night - session was strong, with the main price once reaching the 80,000 - yuan mark. LME copper has recovered to the $10,000 mark, and Shanghai copper has recovered to the 80,000 - yuan mark [4]. - **Core Logic**: The falling dollar index is beneficial to copper prices. There is a resonance of internal and external macro - economic improvements, and the industrial expectation has also improved. The inventory of electrolytic copper has decreased significantly this week, and the 8 - 9 month spread remains the same as yesterday [4].

Supply and Demand - Construction activity remains at a seasonal low, with asphalt and cement dispatch rates at historical lows, and funding availability on construction sites lower than in 2024[13] - Industrial production shows a slight decline in chemical chain operating rates, while automotive steel tire operating rates have increased, indicating overall industrial activity remains at a historical high[23] - Demand in construction is weak, with apparent demand for rebar, wire rods, and building materials below historical levels[31] Price Trends - International commodity prices have seen a rebound in oil and gold, while non-ferrous metal prices have declined[38] - Domestic industrial products are experiencing a strong performance, with the Nanhua Composite Index showing a rebound, particularly in the black series and construction materials like asphalt and cement[40] - Agricultural product prices, including pork, have shown signs of recovery in recent weeks[48] Real Estate Market - New housing transactions in major cities have decreased significantly, with a 51% drop in average transaction area compared to the previous two weeks, and a year-on-year decline of 35% compared to 2023[61] - Second-hand housing transactions remain weak, with Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen showing year-on-year declines of -18%, -1%, and +8% respectively[65] Export Performance - Port container throughput increased by 3.9% year-on-year before July 20, with export growth projected at approximately +1.5%[70] - The Shanghai container ship loading index suggests a potential export growth of around +4%[70] Liquidity and Interest Rates - Recent weeks have seen a rise in funding rates, with R007 and DR007 both at 1.51% as of July 18[83] - The central bank has conducted a net withdrawal of 657 billion yuan through reverse repos in the last two weeks[86]

Core Insights - The stainless steel market is experiencing price increases, with Wuxi Hongwang's 304 cold-rolled price rising to 12,900 CNY/ton, a daily increase of 100 CNY/ton, and Foshan Hongwang's price also at 12,900 CNY/ton, up by 150 CNY/ton [1] - Nickel ore prices are showing some flexibility, with Philippine 1.3% nickel ore FOB prices dropping to 32-33 USD, while Indonesian nickel ore prices have slightly decreased by 0.03-0.05 USD, maintaining a generally stable trend [2][3] - Domestic stainless steel production is projected to decrease, with an estimated output of 3.2531 million tons in July, down 2.87% month-on-month and 1.67% year-on-year [2] - Social inventory of stainless steel is declining slowly, with Wuxi and Foshan's 300 series social inventory at 525,900 tons, a slight week-on-week increase [2] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The market sentiment is cautiously optimistic despite being in a consumption off-season, with end-user purchases primarily driven by essential restocking [3] - Nickel iron prices remain weak, with recent transactions hitting a new low of 900 CNY/nickel, leading to limited purchasing interest from steel mills due to cost pressures [2][3] - The repair schedule of a stainless steel plant in Guangxi is expected to impact market supply by approximately 80,000 tons over a 25-30 day period [3] Market Outlook - The overall macroeconomic sentiment is positive, with supportive policies expected to be released, particularly in key industries like steel and non-ferrous metals [3] - The stainless steel market is anticipated to experience short-term fluctuations, with a reference trading range of 12,600-13,200 CNY/ton, influenced by policy directions and production cuts from steel mills [4]

Group 1: LPR Pricing and Market Expectations - The LPR for 1-year and 5-year terms remains unchanged at 3.0% and 3.5% respectively, aligning with market expectations[4] - Recent macroeconomic data indicates a stable yet strong economic performance, reducing the immediate necessity for LPR adjustments[5] - The central bank is expected to maintain a policy observation period, with LPR prices likely to remain stable in the short term[5] Group 2: Future Adjustments and Economic Context - There is potential for LPR adjustments in the second half of the year due to external uncertainties and efforts to boost domestic demand[5] - The central bank's recent reduction of the public housing loan rate by 0.25 percentage points opens up possibilities for further reductions in commercial mortgage rates[6] - The actual residential mortgage rate is currently at 4.3%, near historical highs, necessitating adjustments to stimulate housing demand[6] - The next LPR adjustment is anticipated around early Q4, with a potential reduction greater than the previous 0.1 percentage points, possibly reaching 0.2 percentage points[6]

Group 1: Economic Data Insights - June export data exceeded expectations, with a year-on-year increase of 5.8% compared to the expected 3.6%[15] - June financial data also surpassed expectations, with new credit at 22,400 billion CNY against an expected 18,447 billion CNY[21] - The overall economic data in June showed significant supply-demand divergence, with industrial value-added growth at 6.8%, above the expected 5.5%[29] Group 2: Market Trends and Reactions - The stock market experienced a significant increase, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.69% and the Shenzhen Component Index by 2.04%[13] - The nominal GDP growth gap increased, indicating a persistent low nominal growth, which is a core issue in the current economic fundamentals[30] - The real GDP growth for the first half of the year reached 5.3%, suggesting that the annual target is likely to be met[30] Group 3: Policy and Market Sentiment - The central urban work conference did not present any unexpected statements, and expectations for real estate policy have somewhat receded[13] - The market sentiment was supported by resilient exports and improved financial data, despite the weak demand reflected in June's economic data[30] - The divergence in economic data indicates a stronger supply than demand, contributing to a bearish sentiment in the market[30]

Economic Growth Indicators - The Guosen High-Frequency Macro Diffusion Index A turned positive this week, indicating improved economic momentum[1] - The standardized Index B rose by 0.14, outperforming historical averages, suggesting a recovery in domestic economic growth[1] - Consumption sector performance improved, while investment sector showed a decline, and real estate sector remained stable[1] Price Tracking - Food prices increased by approximately 0.5% month-on-month, while non-food prices decreased by about 0.5%[2] - Overall CPI is expected to rise by around 0.5% month-on-month, with a year-on-year CPI remaining flat at 0.1%[2] - PPI is projected to remain around zero month-on-month, with a year-on-year PPI expected to recover to -3.4%[2] Asset Price Predictions - Current domestic interest rates are low, while the Shanghai Composite Index is high, indicating potential downward pressure on the index and upward pressure on the ten-year government bond yield[1][17] - The predicted ten-year government bond yield for the week of July 25, 2025, is 2.26%, while the Shanghai Composite Index is expected to be 3,151.19[18]