Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government has downgraded its monthly export assessment for the first time in a year, citing a decrease in export demand due to the anticipation of U.S. tariffs [1] Group 1: Economic Assessment - The Japanese government has adjusted its overall economic outlook, now stating that the economy is recovering at a moderate pace [1] - The recent growth in exports, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Asia and automotive exports to the U.S., has leveled off [1] Group 2: Impact of U.S. Trade Policy - U.S. trade policies have had some effects in certain sectors, influencing Japan's export dynamics [1]

Group 1 - The evolving tariff situation continues to create both pressure and opportunities for the market [2][5] - The most likely economic scenario is slow growth with persistent inflation, with a 40% probability assigned to this outcome [2] - The potential for a mild recession increases if tariffs are raised on key trading partners, as they account for nearly half of U.S. goods imports [5] Group 2 - Fixed income markets are expected to see rising U.S. Treasury prices due to anticipated dovish shifts from the Federal Reserve [3] - The stock market may experience a differentiated impact, with the S&P 500 likely to continue its upward trend despite growth slowdowns, driven by a weaker dollar and tax incentives for key sectors [3] - Industries sensitive to trade policies will face varying impacts, with industrial goods benefiting from domestic investment while consumer goods and retail sectors may struggle due to rising import costs [3][5]

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hiroshi Matsuno, expressed confidence that the reduction of uncertainty will lower the downward pressure on Japan and the global economy from U.S. trade policies [1] Group 1 - The statement indicates a belief that improved clarity in trade policies will positively impact economic stability [1] - The reduction of uncertainty is seen as a key factor in mitigating risks associated with U.S. trade actions [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the high uncertainty in the global economic outlook and the unpredictability of US trade policies [1] - One reason for not adjusting interest rates is that some data, including inflation, is slightly stronger than expected [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights ongoing concerns regarding U.S. trade policies, which are influencing gold prices to test the $3,370 level, raising questions about whether bulls can achieve further breakthroughs [1] Group 2 - The article mentions that the analysis is being conducted by Gao Yang, a researcher from Jinshi, who is currently live streaming the insights [1]

Core Viewpoint - Strong U.S. economic data is putting pressure on gold prices, with the market awaiting clearer prospects regarding interest rate cuts and trade policies [1] Economic Data Impact - Gold futures experienced a slight increase amid relatively light trading, but are expected to decline slightly this week due to uncertain Fed rate cut outlook and resilient U.S. economic data [1] - Strong initial jobless claims and retail sales data have led the market to remain cautious ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting [1] Market Sentiment - Despite the pressure, gold prices have risen by 27% year-to-date, influenced by geopolitical risks and concerns over dollar-denominated assets due to a weakening dollar [1] - The recent price movements of gold have been characterized by a range-bound trading pattern as the market awaits further clarity on U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and interest rate cut prospects [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The CBOT soybean futures closed lower for the third consecutive day on July 10, mainly due to concerns about US trade policies, good weather in the Midwest, and speculative fund selling. The benchmark contract was down 1%. The report predicts that the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) soybean meal may fluctuate weakly, while the DCE soybean may fluctuate sideways [1][4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Prices**: DCE soybean 2509 closed at 4,111 yuan/ton during the day session, up 21 yuan (+0.51%), and 4,108 yuan/ton during the night session, down 4 yuan (-0.10%); DCE soybean meal 2509 closed at 2,947 yuan/ton during the day session, up 9 yuan (+0.31%), and 2,947 yuan/ton during the night session, up 7 yuan (+0.24%); CBOT soybean 11 closed at 1,007.25 cents/bushel, down 10.5 cents (-1.03%); CBOT soybean meal 12 closed at 282.9 dollars/short ton, down 1.5 dollars (-0.53%) [1]. - **Spot Prices**: In Shandong, the spot price of soybean meal (43%) was 2,820 - 2,880 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; in East China, it was 2,810 yuan/ton (Taizhou Huifu), unchanged; in South China, it was 2,830 - 2,850 yuan/ton, unchanged to up 10 yuan [1]. - **Main Industry Data**: The trading volume of soybean meal was 74,000 tons/day, compared with 134,500 tons/day two days ago; the inventory was 770,700 tons/week, compared with 642,100 tons/week two weeks ago [1]. 3.2 Macro and Industry News - On July 9, CBOT soybean futures closed lower for the third consecutive day. The main reasons were concerns about US trade policies, good weather in the Midwest, and speculative fund selling. Traders were worried that the tariff dispute between the US and its major trading partners might damage overseas demand for US crops and exacerbate supply surplus. The lack of progress in trade negotiations between the US and China also made traders uneasy. The weather in the Midwest was generally good for soybean and corn growth, and there was a high probability of rainfall in the northern Midwest later this week [1][4]. 3.3 Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of soybean meal is -1, indicating a weak trend; the trend intensity of soybean is 0, indicating a neutral trend (only referring to the price fluctuation of the main contract during the day session on the reporting day) [4].

Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly kept the interest rate at 3.85%, indicating a wait-and-see approach due to global uncertainties from U.S. tariff plans [1][3] - Economists debated the potential for further easing, with expectations of two more rate cuts this year, bringing the cash rate to 3.35% before a prolonged pause [1][3] - Following the RBA's decision, the Australian dollar surged, and the three-year government bond yield rose by 5 basis points to 3.42% [1] Group 2 - The RBA stated it could wait for more information to confirm inflation is on a sustainable path to 2.5%, and that monetary policy is positioned to respond decisively to international dynamics affecting the economy [3] - Since the RBA's last meeting, monthly inflation in Australia has slowed to near the bottom of the 2-3% range, with weak household spending and prevailing pessimism in consumer confidence surveys [3] - The uncertainty from U.S. trade policies, particularly President Trump's tariff threats, has heightened the RBA's cautious stance [3][4] Group 3 - Australia's exposure to U.S. tariffs is relatively low at 10%, but the country has been affected by industry-specific tariffs on steel and aluminum [4] - According to the Australian Productivity Commission, proposed U.S. tariff adjustments could have a small positive impact on the local economy, potentially increasing actual GDP by 0.37% [4] - However, growing economic uncertainty is expected to slow global economic activity, household consumption, and business investment, particularly affecting irreversible investment decisions by businesses [4]

Core Insights - Copper prices continue to decline due to U.S. trade policies and a surge in copper supply from Chile [1] Group 1 - The ongoing drop in copper prices is influenced by U.S. trade policies [1] - Increased copper supply from Chile is contributing to the downward pressure on prices [1] - The duration of the copper price decline remains uncertain [1]

Policy Insights - The "Big and Beautiful" tax and spending bill was passed by the U.S. Senate and House on July 1 and 3, respectively, expected to raise long-term GDP growth by 1.2 percentage points[5] - The bill is projected to increase the U.S. deficit by $3 trillion over the next 10 years (2025-2034) according to dynamic analysis by the Tax Foundation[5] - President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Vietnam, imposing a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam while Vietnam will exempt all U.S. goods from tariffs[5] Economic Data - U.S. June ADP employment change fell to -33,000, significantly below the expected 98,000, marking the worst performance since March 2023[5] - Non-farm payrolls in June increased by 147,000, exceeding the forecast of 106,000, with April and May figures revised up by 16,000[5] - The unemployment rate in June dropped to 4.1%, better than the expected 4.3%[5] Market Performance - U.S. stock indices saw gains: S&P 500 up 1.7%, Dow Jones up 2.3%, and Nasdaq up 1.6%[15] - European stocks faced declines, with the STOXX 600 down 0.5% and the Nikkei 225 down 0.9%[15] - U.S. Treasury yields rose, with the 2-year yield increasing by 15 basis points to 3.88% and the 10-year yield up 6 basis points to 4.35%[18] Commodity and Currency Trends - Gold prices rose by 1.8% to $3,331.9 per ounce, while Brent and WTI crude oil prices increased by 0.8% and 1.5%, respectively[20] - The U.S. dollar index fell below 97, down 0.28% for the week, with the euro gaining 0.5% against the dollar[24]