Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views - Domestic futures contracts showed mixed performance on October 20th, with some rising and others falling. Different commodities have different market trends and influencing factors, and overall, the market is affected by a combination of macro - economic, supply - demand, and geopolitical factors [5]. - For most commodities, market uncertainties such as upcoming Sino - US economic and trade consultations, major domestic conferences, and geopolitical situations will impact their prices, and in some cases, it is recommended to stay on the sidelines and observe [10][13][14]. 3. Summary by Commodity Metals - **Copper**: The price of copper is affected by factors such as overseas interest rate cuts, supply disruptions at mines, and high domestic prices being resisted. It is expected to have a strong performance in the short - term, with the focus on the impact of major domestic conferences on market sentiment [8][10]. - **Silver**: The main contract of Shanghai silver fell nearly 4% on October 20th [5]. - **Gold**: The main contract of Shanghai gold (2512) had a capital outflow of 5.713 billion yuan as of October 20, 15:23 [6]. - **PVC**: The supply is relatively high, the downstream recovery is limited, the export expectation is weak, and the inventory pressure is large. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines and observe [19]. - **Coke and Coking Coal**: Coking coal prices rose, with domestic mine production increasing and demand from coking enterprises weakening. The market is affected by factors such as steel mill profits and coke price increases [20][21]. Chemicals - **Carbonate Lithium**: It shows a pattern of tight supply and demand, with prices rising. The supply has growth potential, and downstream demand is strong during the peak season [11]. - **Crude Oil**: The supply pressure in the fourth quarter is increasing, demand is weakening, and geopolitical risks are decreasing. It is expected to fluctuate weakly in the medium to long - term, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines and observe [12][13]. - **Asphalt**: The supply is at a high level, demand is affected by factors such as weather and funds, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines and observe due to potential oil price fluctuations [14]. - **PP**: The downstream start - up rate is low, supply is increasing, and demand during the peak season is less than expected. It is expected to fluctuate weakly [15][16]. - **Plastic**: The start - up rate is at a medium level, downstream demand during the peak season is less than expected, and it is expected to fluctuate weakly [17]. - **Urea**: The cost is rising, demand is weakening as autumn fertilizers end, and the market is expected to stabilize after a decline [22]. Agricultural Products - **Pork**: The main contract of live pigs rose nearly 3% on October 20th [5]. - **Apples**: The main contract of apples rose more than 2% on October 20th [5]. - **Soybeans**: The main contract of soybeans (No. 1) rose more than 1% on October 20th [5]. Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: The main contracts of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 stock index futures all rose on October 20th [5][6]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The main contracts of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures all fell on October 20th [6].

Core Insights - The private credit market has seen significant inflows, becoming a mainstream borrowing option, but this rapid growth brings inherent risks, as evidenced by recent bankruptcies [2] - Corporate balance sheets remain resilient, with strong fundamentals, but there is an expectation of more headlines related to financial distress in the coming quarters [3][4] - Investors are underestimating tariff risks, which have led to inventory stockpiling by companies, and now those without pricing power are beginning to pass costs onto consumers [6][7] Group 1: Private Credit Market - The private credit market has become a significant option for borrowing, but risks are emerging as not all financial instruments are underwritten properly [2] - Recent bankruptcies indicate potential issues within the private credit space, although they may not lead to systemic risks due to the resilience of corporate balance sheets [2][3] Group 2: Tariff Impacts - Companies have been stockpiling inventory in anticipation of tariffs, but as these inventories are depleted, the costs are starting to be passed on to consumers, particularly affecting those without pricing power [6][8] - The US dollar's low index is exacerbating import costs, creating additional challenges for companies dealing with tariffs [7] Group 3: Federal Reserve Considerations - The Federal Reserve faces a delicate balancing act in managing interest rates amid labor market softening and potential inflationary pressures from tariff impacts [10][11] - There is uncertainty regarding the Fed's future actions, especially in light of the evolving economic landscape and the potential for further interest rate cuts [10][11]

Report Title - Supply Disturbance Resumes, Copper Prices Remain Strong [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - In 2025, the copper market may experience a slight surplus, and the supply and demand will remain in a tight - balance. Copper price fluctuations are mainly driven by macro - sentiment. Affected by the mudslide incident in the Freeport Indonesia mining area and the peak consumption season in October, copper prices are expected to be strong, and it is advisable to buy on dips. Copper prices may reach a record high [85]. Summary by Directory 1. Previous Review - Not provided in the content 2. Macroeconomic Aspect - US CPI has rebounded from a low level, with the CPI in May at 2.9% [14] 3. Fundamental Aspect - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) indicates that the global copper market will have a slight surplus in 2024 and may be in a tight - balance in 2025 [20] - **Supply - Mine Output**: The new output of various mines from 2024 - 2026 is provided in a table, with a total new output of 559 thousand tons in 2024, 665 thousand tons in 2025, and 557 thousand tons in 2026 [28] - **Supply - Domestic Refined Copper Output**: Not elaborated in detail - **Supply - Processing Fees**: Processing fees have reached a new low [35] - **Downstream Copper Consumption**: In SMM China's terminal industries, the power industry has the highest copper consumption at 31080 thousand tons (45.77%), followed by home appliances at 10080 thousand tons (14.84%), transportation at 7850 thousand tons (11.56%), other industries at 6960 thousand tons (10.25%), mechanical electronics at 6030 thousand tons (8.88%), and construction at 5910 thousand tons (8.7%) [38] - **Demand - Domestic Power Grid**: As of the first 8 months of 2025, the demand has increased by 13.99% year - on - year, with a cumulative demand of 379.5 billion. Equipment replacement in 2025 will drive grid demand, and policies provide some support [48] - **Demand - Real Estate**: As of the first 8 months of 2025, the cumulative sales area of commercial housing was 573.03 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 4.7%; the new construction area was 398.01 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 19.5%; and real estate investment was 603.09 billion, a year - on - year decrease of 12.9%. Despite policy relaxation, the real estate market is unlikely to perform well in 2025 [50] - **Demand - Air Conditioners**: As of the first 8 months of 2025, the air - conditioner production increased by 5.8% year - on - year, with a production of 199.64 million units. In 2025, domestic equipment replacement may drive growth, but exports face pressure [52] - **Demand - Automobiles**: As of the first 8 months of 2025, the cumulative automobile production was 21.05 million, a year - on - year increase of 12.7%. In 2025, traditional automobile consumption faces great pressure, and the growth rate of new - energy vehicles may also slow down [56] 4. Futures Market Structure - **Inventory**: Data on LME, SHFE, Comex, and bonded - area inventories from 2021 - 2025 are presented in graphs [63][64] - **Premium and Discount**: Information on the spot premium status at home and abroad is provided [71] - **CFTC**: Not elaborated in detail - **Domestic Funds**: The long - and short - position rankings of domestic futures companies are presented in a table [76] - **Open Interest**: Not elaborated in detail - **Technical Aspect**: The weekly chart of Shanghai copper is mentioned [79] 5. Outlook - **Indonesia Grabber Block Cave Mine Incident**: A mudslide on September 8, 2025, led to the suspension of mining operations. It is estimated to cause a production reduction of 200 thousand tons in 2025 (0.8% of the global total) and 300 thousand tons in 2026 (1.2% of the global total). In the futures market, it may stimulate copper prices to rise, and in the stock market, it is beneficial for the profit growth of copper - mining enterprises [84] - **Summary and Outlook**: In 2025, there will still be disturbances in the mining end, and demand is difficult to release rapidly. The supply and demand will remain in a tight - balance, and copper price fluctuations are mainly due to macro - sentiment. Copper prices are expected to be strong [85]

Economic Outlook - The biggest uncertainty facing China's economy this year is the extreme pressure from external tariffs, but the first half of the year showed three positive aspects: actual GDP growth of 5.3%, new achievements in technology and consumption, and proactive government measures to mitigate potential shocks [2] - The growth in the first half was primarily driven by resilient external demand, contributing an additional 1 percentage point to GDP growth, while consumption and investment saw declines of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points respectively [3] - The second half of the year will depend on whether domestic demand can effectively take over, as investment, consumption, and external demand all showed signs of slowing down in August [4] Consumer Behavior and Debt Levels - The decline in household leverage is attributed to multiple factors, including structural changes in consumption behavior due to the pandemic, uncertainties in Sino-US trade relations, and fluctuations in asset prices affecting borrowing demand [5] - The ongoing deleveraging process among households poses challenges for traditional methods of stimulating consumption through increased leverage [5] Policy Recommendations - There is a need for stronger coordination between fiscal and monetary policies, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of policies aimed at boosting consumption and investment [7] - Continuous monitoring of domestic and international economic conditions is essential to ensure timely policy responses, avoiding delays that could exacerbate economic downturns [7] - Policies should be carefully evaluated for consistency, especially those that may restrict consumption, to avoid counterproductive effects on economic stimulus [8] Currency Exchange Rate Dynamics - The RMB has shown resilience against the USD despite external pressures, with a cumulative appreciation of about 1% as of September 19, 2025, attributed to a combination of internal and external factors [10] - The RMB's exchange rate is influenced by various factors, including the depreciation of the USD and improvements in China's economic fundamentals, suggesting that the RMB is not significantly overvalued [11][12] - The ongoing trade surplus indicates upward pressure on the RMB, while domestic economic conditions suggest that it may be slightly overvalued relative to internal equilibrium levels [12] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Despite a net outflow of RMB in cross-border transactions, the overall market does not indicate significant concerns regarding the RMB's valuation [13] - Factors that could positively influence the RMB include potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and progress in Sino-US trade negotiations [14] - However, uncertainties remain regarding the pace of Fed rate cuts, future trade negotiations, and the impact of domestic economic conditions on consumer demand [14][16]

Group 1 - The conference titled "Xiangmi Lake National Financial Institute 2025 Autumn Conference" will be held from September 20 to 21 in Shenzhen, focusing on the integration of digital finance and green finance, as well as macroeconomic trends [1][2] - Notable attendees include former officials from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and China Construction Bank, who will discuss current hot topics in the economic and financial sectors [1][2] - The conference consists of a public meeting and a closed-door meeting, with the public session addressing challenges and pathways for the integration of digital and green finance, while the closed session will analyze macroeconomic conditions for the first half of the year [2] Group 2 - The public meeting aims to provide strategic insights and suggestions for the high-quality development of green finance and macroeconomics, addressing current economic challenges [2] - The closed-door meeting will feature authoritative interpretations and in-depth discussions on macroeconomic performance, with participants sharing professional insights and recommendations [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The supply factor has an upward impact on cotton prices. USDA's August report shows a reduction in the US cotton planting area by 8% to 9.3 million acres and a 15% cut in the harvest area to 7.4 million acres. The national cotton abandonment rate rose from 14% to 21% due to drought in the Southwest. The US cotton output decreased by 302,000 tons to 2.877 million tons compared to last month, while China's cotton output increased by 108,000 tons to 6.858 million tons. The global cotton output decreased by 391,000 tons month - on - month. The cotton market was volatile this week. Spinning mills' willingness to stock up remained weak during the off - season, and the pressure of finished product inventory eased. Weaving mills' weekly stocking willingness increased slightly, and inventory pressure also decreased [6]. - The demand factor has a downward impact on cotton prices. Spinning profit expanded slightly, and the loss in the inland area decreased [6]. - The inventory factor has an upward impact on cotton prices. BCO announced that the cotton social inventory at the end of July was 2.1898 million tons, a decrease of 640,000 tons from the end of June and a 21% year - on - year decline. The de - stocking speed continued to accelerate, reaching the fastest rate of the year. The spinning mills' industrial cotton inventory maintained a downward trend. The operation rate of inland yarn mills remained weak. In the industrial chain inventory, the finished products still had high inventory, while the raw material inventory decreased [6]. - The warehouse receipt factor has a neutral impact on cotton prices. As of August 29, the registered warehouse receipts of Zhengzhou cotton were 6,514, with 0 valid forecasts. The total of warehouse receipts and valid forecasts was 260,500 tons, compared with 290,400 tons on August 22 [6]. - The basis factor has a neutral impact on cotton prices. The basis quotation for sales in Xinjiang remained firm, and the spot transaction price fluctuated with the futures price. The basis transaction price of machine - picked cotton grade 31, double 29, with less than 2.9% impurity in the Aksu area of southern Xinjiang for the 09 contract was between 1,200 - 1,350 yuan/ton [6]. - The cost factor has a neutral impact on cotton prices. The overall average cost of ginning factories this year, converted to the official standard, is 14,700 - 14,800 yuan. In the new year, with the withdrawal of some ginning factory capacities in northern Xinjiang and the poor overall demand outlook, the opening price is not expected to be high [6]. - The macro factor has a neutral impact on cotton prices. The market believes that China will continue to avoid excessive competition. With the recent weak economic data in China, the market is considering whether China will introduce more stimulus policies in the fourth quarter. The economic data in July were generally lower than expected, and the three major indicators declined simultaneously, showing a weak recovery pattern of "stable production, lower - than - expected consumption, and intensified investment differentiation", which is consistent with the seasonal decline of the manufacturing PMI in July and the negative growth of new credit in July, indicating insufficient domestic effective demand. The US entering the interest - rate cut channel was supported after Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole meeting on August 22. Powell said that the inflation risk increased in the short term, but the impact of tariffs on prices might be one - time, and there was a downward risk in the employment market. The policy interest rate is in the restrictive range, and the Fed may adjust its policy according to the changing risk balance. After the speech, the market again bet on an interest - rate cut in September, and the probability of a rate cut increased from less than 80% to around 90% [6]. - The trading strategy is that there may still be a decline in the single - side market. In the medium - term, it is advisable to build long positions at low prices. In early September, if the US non - farm and inflation data are not conducive to the US Fed's interest - rate cut channel, it will be difficult for the overall commodities, including cotton, to rise significantly under the weak reality. After the new cotton is concentrated on the market, the selling hedging pressure in the market will lead to a callback. The upward space in January is limited. In the short term, it is advisable to wait and see until the market price drops before buying the far - month contracts [6] Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 01 Week - ly Core Points and Strategies - The report analyzes the supply, demand, inventory, warehouse receipts, basis, cost, and macro factors of cotton, and provides corresponding trading strategies [6] 02 Weekly Data Charts - **Global Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: From 2020/21 to 2025/26 (August), the global cotton supply and demand situation has changed. The initial inventory, production, import, total supply, export, consumption, total consumption, and ending inventory have different trends. The inventory - to - consumption ratio has decreased from 58.54% to 62.65% [11]. - **Global Main Producing Countries' Production Changes**: The cotton production of main producing countries such as China, the US, India, Pakistan, Australia, and Brazil has changed over the years. From 2020/21 to 2025/26, the global cotton production decreased by 2.75% year - on - year [12]. - **Global Main Producing Countries' Demand Changes**: The cotton consumption of main consuming countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Vietnam has changed over the years. From 2020/21 to 2025/26, the global cotton consumption increased by 0.02% year - on - year [13]. - **US Cotton Situation**: The US cotton weather has little impact on production. The US overall inventory cycle is transitioning from passive de - stocking to active restocking. The clothing inventory of US wholesalers and retailers is changing from continuous de - stocking in the past three years to appropriate active restocking. However, due to the Geneva Economic and Trade Talks Joint Statement in May and the two rounds of import - rushing in the first half of the year, the retailer inventory has risen to a high level again, weakening the continuous restocking behavior to some extent [18][19] - **Domestic New - Year Cotton Situation**: The domestic new - year cotton planting area has expanded, maintaining a pattern of loose supply. The cotton import volume is low, and spinning mills are looking forward to import quotas. The de - stocking speed of China's cotton commercial inventory is fast. The industrial inventory of spinning mills is decreasing, the operation rate of inland yarn mills is still weak, the finished products in the industrial chain inventory remain highly stocked, and the raw material inventory is decreasing [23][25][40]

Core Viewpoint - The company emphasizes that its stock price is influenced by various factors including macroeconomic conditions, market cycles, and investor sentiment [1] Group 1 - The company is committed to improving its quality as a foundation for compliance in market value management [1] - The company aims to continuously enhance its value and provide returns to its investors [1]

Core Viewpoint - China Party Culture (01532.HK) anticipates a significant increase in net loss for the six months ending June 30, 2025, with expected losses between approximately RMB 46.0 million and RMB 49.0 million, compared to a net loss of approximately RMB 527,000 in the same period last year [1] Financial Performance - The company's revenue is projected to decline by no less than 20%, from approximately RMB 164.6 million in the previous year to around RMB 122.9 million during the current period [1] - The increase in net loss is primarily attributed to adverse macroeconomic conditions and a downturn in the export trade environment [1] Asset Impairment - The company has recognized an impairment loss of approximately RMB 47.2 million related to property, plant, equipment, and right-of-use assets, which was assessed against the carrying values of its wig business and personal and home cleaning product segments [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company anticipates a significant increase in net loss for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to the previous period, primarily due to adverse macroeconomic conditions and a decline in export trade environment [1] Financial Performance - The expected net loss for the six months ending June 30, 2025, is projected to be between approximately RMB 46 million and RMB 49 million, a substantial increase from a net loss of approximately RMB 527,000 for the six months ending June 30, 2024 [1] - Revenue is expected to decrease by at least 20%, from approximately RMB 164.6 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024, to approximately RMB 122.9 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [1] Asset Impairment - The company has recognized an impairment loss of approximately RMB 47.2 million related to property, plant, equipment, and right-of-use assets, following a comparison of their recoverable amounts with the carrying values of its wig business and personal and home care product segments [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current macroeconomic situation and its impact on the commodity market, emphasizing the importance of industry confidence and transformation for harmonious development [1]. Group 1: Macroeconomic Analysis - The macroeconomic environment is characterized by various challenges and opportunities that affect the commodity market dynamics [1]. - Industry confidence plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of the current economic landscape [1]. Group 2: Commodity Market Insights - The article highlights the significance of understanding market trends and the influence of macroeconomic factors on commodity prices [1]. - It suggests that a strategic approach to commodity trading can lead to better outcomes in the face of economic fluctuations [1].