Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%, marking the third rate cut this year, with a total reduction of 75 basis points in 2023 [1] - The RBA emphasizes that maintaining price stability and full employment are its primary objectives, noting a decline in underlying inflation to around the midpoint of the 2-3% range and a slight easing in the labor market [1] - A recent survey indicated that 31 out of 34 experts predicted the rate cut, with AMP's Deputy Chief Economist suggesting that the moderate quarterly inflation data warranted the decision [1] Group 2 - The RBA highlighted the lagging effects of recent monetary policy easing and the uncertainty surrounding corporate pricing decisions, alongside global economic uncertainties that could pressure Australia's economic activity and inflation [2] - The decision comes at a delicate moment in global policy shifts, with potential implications for the Australian dollar, investor expectations, and the broader economic environment due to changes in the U.S. Federal Reserve's stance [2]

Core Points - Eurozone inflation rate for May is reported at 1.9%, down from 2.2% in April and below the European Central Bank's target of 2% [1] - Core inflation, excluding energy, food, and tobacco, stands at 2.3% for May [1] - Major Eurozone economies show varying inflation rates: Germany at 2.1%, France at 0.6%, Italy at 1.9%, and Spain at 1.9% [1] Economic Analysis - Analysts indicate that U.S. tariff policies cast a shadow over global economic prospects, negatively impacting the EU economy, with unclear direct and potential effects on inflation [1] - There are warnings from economists that due to heightened geopolitical tensions, inflation may rise again soon, driven by trade wars, tariff increases, de-globalization, and corporate value chain restructuring [1] Central Bank Actions - The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a 25 basis point cut in its three key interest rates in April, marking the seventh rate cut since June of the previous year [1] - The ECB is set to update its inflation forecasts and make new interest rate decisions on June 5, with a previous prediction of inflation hovering above the 2% mid-term target for this year, and expected to drop to 1.9% by 2026 [1]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In July 2025, the CPI year-on-year growth was 0.0%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month[6] - The CPI month-on-month growth was 0.4%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month[6] - The core CPI year-on-year growth was 0.8%, up 0.1 percentage points from July[9] Group 2: PPI Analysis - In July 2025, the PPI year-on-year decline was 3.6%, unchanged from the previous month[6] - The PPI month-on-month decline was -0.2%, a narrowing of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month[6] - The production materials prices year-on-year decreased by 4.3%, with the mining sector down 14.0%[30] Group 3: Market Trends - The "anti-involution" effect is gradually emerging, indicating a potential easing of oversupply in consumer goods[3] - External uncertainties and domestic economic pressures continue to hinder effective demand, limiting significant price increases in the near future[37] - The global economic recovery may lead to a rise in commodity prices, potentially pushing PPI growth upward in 2025[37]

Core Insights - Egypt's annual inflation rate in July was reported at 13.1%, a decrease from 14.4% in June [1] - The decline in inflation is attributed to a 1.3% year-on-year decrease in meat and poultry prices, and a 15.4% drop in vegetable prices [1] - Despite the recent decline in inflation rates, there are still upward risks, particularly due to rising energy costs and service fees [1] - The Egyptian government has committed to stabilizing prices and is taking measures to enhance local food production and monitor supply chains [1]

Core Insights - Grayscale's Ethereum (ETH) saw a significant net inflow of $34.6 million, while Ethereum PoW fork (ETHW) attracted $24.8 million, totaling over $59 million in a single day, indicating a positive market sentiment amidst volatility [1][4] - The inflow into Grayscale ETH, although lower than the peak in December, signals institutional confidence in mainstream cryptocurrencies, particularly as traditional funds begin to reallocate amidst a slowing Federal Reserve interest rate hike expectation [4] - The unexpected inflow into ETHW may be attributed to the community's successful "hashrate upgrade," which improved block confirmation speed by 30%, despite its weak fundamentals and reliance on short-term speculation [3][4] Grayscale ETH Insights - Grayscale ETH's net inflow of $34.6 million is a positive signal for the market, especially as it coincides with ETH trading in the $2900-$3100 range, suggesting potential institutional accumulation at lower levels [1][4] - The premium rate for Grayscale ETH has improved from -3.2% to -1.8%, indicating a recovery in market recognition and sentiment [1] Ethereum PoW Fork (ETHW) Insights - ETHW's net inflow of $24.8 million is surprising given its previous marginalization, with its market cap dropping to 0.3% of ETH [3] - The increase in ETHW's trading activity is linked to its recent technical improvements, but caution is advised due to its low staking volume and reliance on speculative trading [3] Market Dynamics - The inflow trends reflect a divergence in market behavior, with institutional investors showing long-term confidence in ETH while retail investors chase high-volatility opportunities in ETHW [4] - The shift of funds from Bitcoin to altcoins, as evidenced by Bitcoin's lower net inflow of $12 million, suggests a broader market rotation [4] Historical Context - The article references a significant market crash on February 3, where ETH dropped 25%, leading to massive liquidations across the crypto market, highlighting the risks associated with high leverage [6] - Following the crash, there was a notable recovery in institutional interest, with a record net inflow of $300 million into Ethereum ETFs, indicating a "buy the dip" mentality among institutions [7] Inflation Concerns - Post-transition to Proof of Stake (PoS), Ethereum's inflation rate has returned to 0%, raising concerns about the effectiveness of token burning mechanisms [9] - Despite the inflation concerns, the PoS inflation rate remains lower than that of Proof of Work (PoW) and Bitcoin, suggesting a potential long-term advantage for ETH [9]

Core Insights - The inflation rate in Ghana decreased from 13.7% in June to 12.1% in July 2025, marking the seventh consecutive decline this year and the lowest level since October 2021 [1] - The decline in inflation is primarily attributed to a significant slowdown in the overall price levels of food and other goods [1] - Despite the decrease in inflation, there has been a slight increase in commodity prices over the past two months, indicating that short-term pressures still exist [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core View of the Report - The fundamentals of Shanghai copper may be in a stage where the supply growth rate is gradually decreasing and the demand is temporarily weak, but the outlook is positive. It is recommended to conduct short - term long positions at low prices with a light position, while paying attention to controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai copper was 78,460 yuan/ton, up 180 yuan; the price of LME 3 - month copper was 9,717 dollars/ton, up 41 dollars. The main contract's open interest of Shanghai copper decreased by 973 lots to 157,601 lots. LME copper inventory increased by 2,275 tons to 156,125 tons, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange's cathode copper inventory decreased by 880 tons to 72,543 tons [2] Spot Market - The price of SMM 1 copper spot was 78,500 yuan/ton, up 150 yuan; the price of Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market 1 copper spot was 78,475 yuan/ton, up 115 yuan. The CU main contract basis was 40 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan [2] Upstream Situation - The import volume of copper ore and concentrates was 234.97 million tons, down 4.58 million tons. The output of refined copper was 130.20 million tons, up 4.80 million tons. The price of copper concentrate in Jiangxi and Yunnan increased by 100 yuan/metal ton [2] Industry Situation - The social inventory of copper increased by 0.43 million tons to 41.82 million tons. The price of 1 bright copper wire in Shanghai decreased by 200 yuan/ton, and the price of 2 copper in Shanghai decreased by 250 yuan/ton [2] Downstream and Application - The output of copper products was 221.45 million tons, up 11.85 million tons. The cumulative completed investment in power grid infrastructure was 291.1 billion yuan, up 87.114 billion yuan. The cumulative completed investment in real estate development was 4,665.756 billion yuan, up 1,042.372 billion yuan [2] Option Situation - The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai copper was 9.10%, down 0.01%; the 40 - day historical volatility was 9.90%, down 0.21%. The implied volatility of the current - month at - the - money IV decreased by 0.0026%, and the call - put ratio of at - the - money options was 1.13, down 0.0606 [2] Industry News - Fed's Daly said policy may need adjustment in the coming months. Kashkari expected two rate cuts by the end of this year. In July, the central bank's net liquidity injection was 236.5 billion yuan. In August, the retail industry's prosperity index was 50.1%. In July, the retail sales of passenger cars increased by 7% year - on - year [2]

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