Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report. 2. Core View - The Fed's dot - plot in September shows 2 rate cuts by the end of 2025 and only 1 in 2026, while the market expects 5 rate cuts from Oct/Dec 2025 and Mar/Jun/Sep 2026, indicating the Fed's future rate - cut path is hawkish. Considering Trump's pressure, geopolitical risks like the Russia - Ukraine conflict, and global central banks' continuous gold purchases, precious metal prices may be weak first and then strong [1]. 3. Summary by Category 3.1 Market Data - **Shanghai Gold**: The closing price was 824.53 yuan/gram, down 5.72 yuan from the previous day and 5.81 yuan from the previous week. The trading volume was 49,462, and the holding volume was 207,592 [1]. - **Shanghai Silver**: The closing price was 9,811 yuan/ten - gram, down 65 yuan from the previous day and 223 yuan from the previous week. The trading volume was 457,876, and the holding volume was 395,854 [1]. - **COMEX Gold**: The closing price was 3,678.20 dollars/ounce, down 2.20 dollars from the previous day and 16.40 dollars from the previous week. The trading volume was 176,290, and the holding volume was 388,882 [1]. - **COMEX Silver**: The closing price was 42.10 dollars/ounce, up 0.11 dollars from the previous day and 0.45 dollars from the previous week. The trading volume was 17,105, and the holding volume was 131,335 [1]. 3.2 Important Information - The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged and slowed down the pace of quantitative tightening. The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week dropped significantly to 231,000, a decrease of 32,000 from the previous week, the largest drop in nearly four years [1]. - Overseas investors' holdings of US Treasuries reached a new high in July. Japan's holdings hit a new high in over a year, the UK increased its holdings by over $40 billion for two consecutive months, China's holdings were at a 16 - year low, and Canada's holdings decreased by $57.1 billion [1]. 3.3 Trading Strategy - Wait for the price to fall and then mainly layout long positions. For London gold, focus on the support level around 3,400 - 3,500 and the resistance level around 3,750 - 3,840. For Shanghai gold, focus on the support level around 800 - 810 and the resistance level around 840 - 850. For London silver, focus on the support level around 39 - 40 and the resistance level around 43 - 46. For Shanghai silver, focus on the support level around 9,500 - 9,700 and the resistance level around 10,300 - 10,500 [1].

Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4%-4.25%[4] - In August 2025, non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, significantly lower than the 142,000 in August 2024[4] - The unemployment rate rose slightly from 4.2% in July to 4.3% in August 2025, compared to 4.2% in August 2024[4] Inflation Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year increased by 2.9% in August 2025, while core CPI rose by 3.1%[4] - In August 2024, CPI was up 2.5% and core CPI was 3.2%, indicating a similar inflation level but with different trends[6] - Core CPI has shown a rising trend from 2.8% in April 2025 to 3.1% in August 2025, contrasting with the declining trend observed in 2024[8] Market Reactions and Policy Implications - The cautious 25 basis point cut reflects a shift towards signaling rather than aggressive policy changes[16] - Concerns over rising tariffs announced by President Trump may further increase inflation, complicating the Fed's decision-making[4] - The market's reaction to the rate cut was stable, with no significant fluctuations in U.S. Treasury yields, indicating investor caution[4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints - The medium - to long - term trend of precious metals may be bullish, while in the short - term, London gold and silver may enter an adjustment phase. The support for London gold is lowered to 3600, with strong support at 3500, and resistance at 3650 and 3700. The support for London silver is 41, with strong support at 40.5, and the upper resistance levels are 42, 43, and the 44 - 45 area. The operation strategy is to maintain the idea of buying on dips, and those who hold previous long positions should hold them cautiously [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review - On Thursday, precious metal prices showed mixed performance. London spot gold slightly declined, while spot silver, platinum, and palladium slightly increased. The precious metal market is in a bullish vacuum period after the Fed's interest rate cut, and may enter a phased consolidation stage. COMEX gold 2512 contract closed at $3678.2 per ounce, down 1.07%; US silver 2512 contract closed at $42.1 per ounce, down 0.12%. SHFE gold 2512 main contract closed at 826.82 yuan per gram, down 1.72%; SHFE silver 2512 contract closed at 9835 yuan per kilogram, down 1.94%. The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week unexpectedly dropped significantly to 231,000, a decrease of 32,000 from the previous week, the largest decline in nearly four years, causing precious metals to fall. The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged and slowed down the pace of quantitative tightening [2]. 3.2 Interest Rate Cut Expectations and Fund Holdings - Interest rate cut expectations have slightly increased. The probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in October is 8.1%, and the probability of a 25 - basis - point cut is 91.9%. For December, the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 0.7%, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point cut is 15.4%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point cut is 83.9%. For January, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point cut is 8.2%, the probability of a cumulative 50 - basis - point cut is 50.5%, and the probability of a cumulative 75 - basis - point cut is 40.9%. The SPDR Gold ETF holdings remained at 975.66 tons, and the iShares Silver ETF holdings increased by 15.53 tons to 15,205.14 tons. SHFE silver inventory decreased by 17.9 tons to 1203.5 tons, and SGX silver inventory increased by 4.1 tons to 1252.4 tons as of the week ending September 12 [3]. 3.3 This Week's Focus - This week's data is generally light. On Friday, the Bank of Japan will announce its interest rate decision [4]. 3.4 Precious Metal Price and Inventory Data - Precious metal price data shows the latest prices, daily changes, and daily change rates of various precious metal contracts. Inventory data shows the latest values, daily changes, and daily change rates of SHFE and CME gold and silver inventories, as well as the holdings of relevant ETFs [5][16]. 3.5 Other Market Data - Other market data includes the latest values, daily changes, and daily change rates of the US dollar index, US dollar against the Chinese yuan, Dow Jones Industrial Average, WTI crude oil spot, LmeS copper 03, 10 - year US Treasury yield, 10 - year US real interest rate, and 10 - 2 - year US Treasury yield spread [20].

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of England has announced a slowdown in its quantitative tightening (QT) measures, reducing the planned bond sales from £100 billion to £70 billion over the next 12 months, which is less than market expectations, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy [1][2] Group 1: Monetary Policy Adjustments - The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to maintain the base interest rate at 4%, aligning with market expectations [1] - The adjustment in bond sales will see a shift in the structure, with short, medium, and long-term bonds being sold in a ratio of 40:40:20, aimed at alleviating pressure on the long-term bond market [1] Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the announcement, the yield on 30-year UK government bonds rose from 5.434% to 5.496%, indicating a market response to the reduced QT pace [2] - The pound against the dollar fell by 0.53%, closing at 1.3550, reflecting market sentiment after the Bank of England's decision [2] Group 3: Economic Outlook - The Bank of England has slightly revised its third-quarter economic growth forecast from 0.3% to 0.4% [1] - Inflation expectations remain uncertain, with the central bank projecting a peak inflation rate of 4% this month, gradually declining to the 2% target by the second quarter of 2027 [2] - Market expectations for further interest rate cuts have only modestly increased, with traders estimating a 37% probability for this year [2]

Group 1 - The Bank of England maintained the policy interest rate at 4.00%, aligning with market expectations, with a voting outcome of 7 in favor and 2 against [2][5] - The forward guidance indicates that future rate cuts will depend on the persistence of declining inflation trends [3][6] - The pace of quantitative tightening was reduced from £100 billion to £70 billion, with unanimous support from seven members [4][6] Group 2 - The GBP/USD exchange rate showed initial gains but subsequently fell, currently reported at 1.3591, reflecting market reactions to the Bank of England's decisions [5] - Market expectations remain unchanged, with traders anticipating a 6 basis point rate cut this year and a total of 45 basis points by the end of 2026 [5] - The Bank of England's cautious stance on future rate cuts is influenced by rising concerns over inflation, which has led to reduced bets on imminent rate reductions [6]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - The investment rating for zinc is "Weak and volatile" [1] 2. Core View - The zinc market shows a weak and volatile trend, with various indicators such as prices, trading volumes, and inventories experiencing different degrees of changes [1] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Price**: The closing price of SHFE zinc main contract was 22,045 yuan/ton, down 1.05%; the closing price of LME zinc 3M electronic disk was 2,943 dollars/ton, down 1.39% [1] - **Trading Volume**: The trading volume of SHFE zinc main contract was 113,236 lots, an increase of 16,982 lots; the trading volume of LME zinc was 14,598 lots, an increase of 3,248 lots [1] - **Open Interest**: The open interest of SHFE zinc main contract was 109,570 lots, an increase of 31,476 lots; the open interest of LME zinc was 213,374 lots, a decrease of 2,995 lots [1] - **Premium and Discount**: The premium of Shanghai 0 zinc was -60 yuan/ton, an increase of 5 yuan/ton; the LME CASH - 3M premium was 38 dollars/ton, an increase of 12 dollars/ton [1] - **Inventory**: The SHFE zinc futures inventory was 54,241 tons, an increase of 1,521 tons; the LME zinc inventory was 48,825 tons, a decrease of 150 tons [1] 3.2 News - The Bank of England maintained the interest rate unchanged and slowed down the pace of quantitative tightening to 70 billion pounds, while being cautious about further interest rate cuts this year due to concerns about inflation rebound [2] 3.3 Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of zinc is -1, indicating a weak trend [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not mention an overall industry investment rating. Core Views - Gold: The FOMC meeting was in line with expectations. [2] - Silver: It will undergo a volatile adjustment. [2][5] - Copper: The increase in domestic spot premiums restricts price declines. [2][10] - Zinc: It will experience a weak and volatile trend. [2][13] - Lead: The decrease in inventory supports the price. [2][16] - Tin: It will trade within a range. [2][19] - Aluminum: It will trade within a range. [2][24] - Alumina: The oversupply situation persists. [2][24] - Cast aluminum alloy: There is cost support. [2][24] - Nickel: The contradictions in the smelting end are not prominent. Attention should be paid to the news - related risks in the ore end. [2][27] - Stainless steel: There is a game between long - and short - term logics, and the steel price may fluctuate. [2][27] Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metals Gold - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of Shanghai Gold 2510 yesterday was 824.10, with a daily decline of 1.31%, and the night - session closing price was 828.08, with a decline of 0.71%. The trend strength is 0. [5][8] - **Macroeconomic News**: The Bank of England maintained interest rates and slowed down the pace of quantitative tightening. The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week dropped significantly to 231,000, a decrease of 32,000 from the previous week, the largest decline in nearly four years. Overseas investors' holdings of US Treasury bonds reached a new high in July. [5][9] Silver - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of Shanghai Silver 2510 yesterday was 9808, with a daily decline of 0.97%, and the night - session closing price was 9902.00, with a decline of 0.06%. The trend strength is 0. [5][8] - **Macroeconomic News**: Similar to gold, including the Bank of England's decision, US jobless claims, and US Treasury bond holdings. [5][9] Base Metals Copper - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of the Shanghai Copper main contract yesterday was 79,580, with a daily decline of 1.22%, and the night - session closing price was 79660, with an increase of 0.10%. The trend strength is 0. [10][12] - **Macroeconomic and Industry News**: The number of initial jobless claims in the US dropped significantly. The Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia is still shut down for rescue. Panama will negotiate with First Quantum Minerals on the resumption of the CP copper mine. Codelco and Escondida's copper production increased year - on - year in July. China's copper production is expected to decline in September. [10][12] Zinc - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 22045, with a decline of 1.05%. The trend strength is - 1. [13][15] - **News**: The Bank of England maintained interest rates and slowed down the pace of quantitative tightening. [14] Lead - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of the Shanghai Lead main contract was 17145, with an increase of 0.26%. The trend strength is 0. [16][17] - **News**: The number of initial jobless claims in the US dropped significantly. [17] Tin - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 269,100, with a decline of 1.26%, and the night - session closing price was 267,840, with a decline of 0.89%. The trend strength is 0. [20][23] - **Macroeconomic and Industry News**: Similar to other metals, including Bank of England's decision, US jobless claims, and other news. [21][22] Aluminum, Alumina, and Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract was 20785, down 125. The closing price of the Shanghai Alumina main contract was 2931, down 6. The closing price of the aluminum alloy main contract was 20320, down 140. The trend strength of aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy is 0. [24][26] - **News**: Overseas investors' holdings of US Treasury bonds reached a new high in July. [26] Nickel and Stainless Steel - **Fundamentals**: The closing price of the Shanghai Nickel main contract was 120,940, down 850. The closing price of the stainless - steel main contract was 12,875, down 60. The trend strength of nickel and stainless steel is 0. [27][33] - **Industry News**: The Indonesian CNI nickel - iron project entered the trial - production stage. Environmental violations were found in the IMIP. Indonesia plans to shorten the mining quota period. The approved RKAB production in 2025 is higher than in 2024. Some nickel - iron production lines in Indonesia have suspended production. Indonesian mining companies need to resubmit the 2026 RKAB. A steel mill in Shandong has started maintenance. The Indonesian president will punish illegal mining. The Indonesian forestry working group has taken over a nickel - mining area. [27][32]

Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no specific information about the overall industry investment ratings in the report. Core Views - The de - dollarization logic remains unchanged. Although the Fed cut interest rates as expected, there are contradictions in the outlook. Gold prices are at a historical high, with short - term high - level oscillations and a medium - term bullish trend. Silver follows gold and is recommended to be observed [4]. - For various commodities, different trading strategies are proposed based on their market performance, fundamentals, and supply - demand relationships, such as going long on aluminum at dips, observing for zinc, going long on lead at dips, etc. [3][5] Summary by Commodity Category Precious Metals - **Gold**: The price is at a high level. The de - dollarization logic persists, and with the Fed's interest - rate cut, it is expected to have short - term high - level oscillations and a medium - term upward trend. Domestic gold ETF funds continue to flow in, and inventories in some exchanges increase [4]. - **Silver**: Follows the trend of gold and is recommended to be observed. Global silver ETF holdings decrease [4]. Basic Metals - **Aluminum**: The price of the electrolytic aluminum main contract drops. The supply side maintains high - load production, and the demand side shows continuous warming. After the interest - rate cut and inventory de - stocking difficulties, the price has a phased decline. It is recommended to go long at dips considering future demand. The price of the alumina main contract also drops. The supply is in a high - production state, and the demand comes from electrolytic aluminum plants. Due to the supply - demand surplus pattern, it is expected to be in a weak oscillation, and it is recommended to observe [3]. - **Zinc**: The price of the main contract drops. Supply - side disturbances increase, but overall supply is abundant. Consumption is "not in the peak - season", and inventories continue to accumulate. It is recommended to observe [3][5]. - **Lead**: The price of the main contract rises slightly. Supply is regionally tightened, and consumption is expected to increase. Inventories show a small accumulation, but spot circulation is tight. It is recommended to go long at dips [5]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The main contract price drops. Supply increases, and both social and warehouse inventories start to accumulate. Demand is at a relatively high level this year. The market is in a long - short game regarding policies, and it is expected to oscillate within a certain range. It is recommended to observe [5]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The main contract price drops. Supply is increasing, and demand from the energy - storage and new - energy vehicle sectors is strong. It is expected to de - stock, and the price is expected to oscillate within a certain range. It is recommended to observe [5]. - **Polycrystalline Silicon**: The main contract price drops. Supply is stable, and inventories start to accumulate. Demand in the photovoltaic industry is weak. The market is in a game regarding policies, and it is expected to oscillate within a certain range. Attention should be paid to the 11 - 12 reverse - spread opportunity [5]. Black Industry - **Rebar**: The price of the main contract drops. Steel demand shows seasonal marginal improvement with obvious structural differentiation. It is recommended to hold short positions in the rebar 2601 contract [6]. - **Iron Ore**: The price of the main contract drops. Iron ore supply - demand is neutral to strong. It is recommended to observe [6]. - **Coking Coal**: The price of the main contract drops. Supply - side inventories are differentiated, and the futures are over - valued. It is recommended to observe [6]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Meal**: The price of CBOT soybeans drops. Global supply is expected to be loose, and demand shows a structural differentiation. Short - term domestic and foreign markets are differentiated, and the medium - term trend depends on tariff policies [7]. - **Corn**: The 2511 contract is weakly running. Imported grain auctions increase supply, and new - crop production is expected to increase. The futures price is expected to oscillate and decline [8]. - **Sugar**: The 01 contract price drops. Brazilian sugar production is high, and the domestic sugarcane growing situation varies by region. It is recommended to go short in the futures market and sell call options [8]. - **Cotton**: The price of the US cotton futures drops, and the domestic cotton futures are weakly oscillating. It is recommended to observe within a certain price range [8]. - **Log**: The 09 contract price drops. Port inventories are stable, and downstream demand has not improved. It is recommended to observe [8]. - **Palm Oil**: The price of Malaysian palm oil drops. Supply is in a seasonal increase cycle, and demand shows a certain increase. Near - term inventories are accumulating, and there is a seasonal production - reduction expectation in the long - term. The short - term is restricted by international oils, and it is recommended to pay attention to production and bio - diesel policies [8]. - **Egg**: The 2511 contract oscillates narrowly, and the spot price drops. Supply is sufficient, and demand may increase seasonally. The futures are expected to be strongly oscillating in the short - term [8]. - **Live Pig**: The 2511 contract continues to decline, and the spot price drops. Supply is abundant in the near - term and expected to decrease in the long - term. It is recommended to continue the reverse - spread strategy [9]. Energy and Chemicals - **LLDPE**: The main contract price drops slightly. Supply is increasing, and demand is improving. In the short - term, it is expected to oscillate, and in the long - term, the supply - demand pattern will become looser. It is recommended to short at high prices or conduct a reverse - spread operation [10]. - **PVC**: The 01 contract price is flat. Supply - demand is in a weak balance, and inventories are at a new high. It is recommended to observe [10]. - **Rubber**: The price of the main contract drops. Raw material prices fluctuate, and downstream enterprise operating rates change slightly. The market is in an oscillating state under the situation of strong reality and weak expectation [10]. - **Glass**: The 01 contract price drops. Supply is expected to increase slightly, and inventories are decreasing. Downstream demand shows seasonal improvement. It is recommended to go long at dips [10][11]. - **PP**: The main contract price drops slightly. Supply is increasing, and demand is in the peak - season. In the short - term, it is expected to oscillate, and in the long - term, the supply - demand pattern will become looser. It is recommended to short at high prices or conduct a reverse - spread operation [10][11]. - **Crude Oil**: The price drops. Supply pressure is increasing, and demand is weakening. It is recommended to short at high prices [11]. - **Styrene**: The main contract price drops. Supply inventories are at a normal - to - high level, and demand is in the peak - season. In the short - term, it is expected to oscillate, and in the long - term, the supply - demand pattern will become looser. It is recommended to short at high prices or short the styrene profit [11]. - **Soda Ash**: The 01 contract price drops. Supply is in the high - production season, and inventories are rising. Supply - demand is in a weak balance. It is recommended to observe [11][12]. - **Caustic Soda**: The 01 contract price rises. Supply - demand is relatively healthy. It is recommended to go long [12].

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Group 1: UK Monetary Policy - The Bank of England maintains the benchmark interest rate at 4%, with a 7:2 vote in favor, indicating a dovish stance among some members who support a 25 basis point cut [2] - The quantitative tightening scale is reduced from £100 billion to £70 billion, effective from October [2] - Inflation remains a concern, with August inflation at 3.8%, nearly double the target, and expected to reach 4% this month [3] Group 2: Japan's Economic Indicators - Japan's core CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year as of August, still above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, but marking the lowest increase in nine months [3] - The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates stable at 0.5% during its upcoming meeting [3] Group 3: Russia's Tax Policy - President Putin announces tax increases to address budget deficits, raising corporate tax from 20% to 25% starting January 1, 2025, and implementing a progressive personal income tax system [3] - The government plans to increase VAT from 20% to 22% by 2026 to counteract declining energy revenues and rising defense spending [3] Group 4: US Labor Market - Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 231,000, marking the largest drop in nearly four years, exceeding expectations [4] - Despite the decline in initial claims, the number of continuing claims remains above 1.9 million, with the average unemployment duration extending to 24.5 weeks, the longest since April 2022 [4] Group 5: Nvidia and Intel Partnership - Nvidia announces a $5 billion investment in Intel, becoming one of its largest shareholders with over 4% ownership, aimed at joint development of PC and data center chips [6] - Following the announcement, Intel's stock rose by 22.77%, while Nvidia's increased by 3.49% [6] Group 6: Google's AI Integration - Google plans to integrate its self-developed AI model, Gemini, into the Chrome browser, enhancing user experience with features like webpage content explanation and multi-tab information integration [8] - This move is a strategic response to competition from OpenAI and other companies that have recently launched AI browser tools [8] Group 7: Microsoft's AI Data Center Investment - Microsoft announces a $7.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to build two AI data centers, deploying tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs, significantly enhancing computational power [8] - This investment is seen as a critical step for Microsoft to strengthen its AI infrastructure amid competition from OpenAI and Oracle [8] Group 8: SoftBank's Vision Fund Restructuring - SoftBank confirms a 20% workforce reduction in its Vision Fund, marking the third round of layoffs since 2022 [9] - This restructuring follows a record quarterly investment return of ¥726.8 billion, indicating a strategic shift towards AI investments, including a planned $500 billion project [9] Group 9: Hyundai's Production Strategy - Hyundai adjusts its production strategy in response to US tariffs, lowering its operating profit margin target from 7%-8% to 6%-7% due to a loss of 4.248 billion won from tariffs [10] - The company anticipates a recovery in profit margins by 2027, aiming for 7%-8% and 8%-9% by 2030 [10]