Report Summary 1. Core View - In the context of the domestic "anti-involution" theme, the mid - and downstream black and chemical sectors have relative returns, and processing profits still face the need for repair [3] - Refining profits are passively repaired, and the processing demand in the peak season of the fourth quarter recedes [33] 2. Summary by Related Catalogs Energy - related Commodity Prices - The report presents the unit heat - value price performance of energy - related commodities and the cumulative price changes of commodities in the post - energy - crisis era, including TTF natural gas futures, API2 Rotterdam Q6000 coal futures, ICE NEWC futures, and Brent crude oil futures [3][4] Crude Oil Spot and Futures Spreads - It shows the spot - futures spreads of various crude oils such as Forties, IK Fisker crude, CPC Blend CIF, etc., and the spreads between different crude oil futures contracts like Brent C1 - C7, dated BFOE - WTI Cushing, etc [6] OPEC+ Production - Displays OPEC+ production, production quotas, target production, and the production of Saudi Arabia and Russia. Also shows the weekly loading volume of crude oil from 9 OPEC countries [8] Crude Oil Exports - Presents the crude oil exports of Iran and Venezuela, including their exports to China [11] Geopolitical Risks - Displays the probability forecasts of geopolitical events such as the US - Iran nuclear agreement, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Russia - Ukraine cease - fire agreement in 2025 [12] US Oil Production - Covers the number of non - Gulf of Mexico oil rigs in the US, the monthly average price of WTI (with a 4 - month lag), the breakdown of new shale oil production in the US, and the dynamic adjustment of US crude oil production forecasts [15][16][17] Non - OPEC and Other Regions' Oil Supply - Shows the oil supply growth rate of non - OPEC, Russia, and shale oil regions, the crude oil and condensate production of 4 American countries, and the new conventional production capacity in 2025 in countries like Norway, the US, etc [19] Federal Reserve Policy and Global Manufacturing - Displays the pricing of the remaining number of Fed rate hikes in 2025 and the global manufacturing PMI of the US, Eurozone, Japan, China, India, etc [22] Global Oil Demand - Shows the downward adjustment of global oil demand growth rate by institutions in April 2025 and the forecast of global oil demand growth rate by product [24] US and Chinese Oil Product Demand - Presents the year - on - year growth rate of the 4 - week average of US refined oil product demand, the demand for gasoline and diesel in China, and China's refined oil product exports [28][31] Refining Profits and Capacity Utilization - Displays the comprehensive refining profits of refineries in Singapore, Northwest Europe, and the US Gulf, the refining margins of Chinese refineries, and the capacity utilization rates of Chinese and international refineries [34] Crude Oil and Oil Product Inventories - Covers the on - land commercial inventory, floating storage inventory, and total inventory of crude oil, as well as the global inventory of refined oil products, light distillates, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, etc [36][38] OPEC+ Supply - Demand Balance - Shows the global demand for OPEC+ crude oil supply under the baseline scenario, the supply - demand gap, and the global oil inventory [40] Other Oil - related Data - Displays the monthly asphalt production of domestic refineries, the shipping destination structure of Venezuelan oil, the spot - futures spreads of Singapore fuel oil, the ship - refueling spreads, and the high - low sulfur spreads [43][52][53]

Core Viewpoint - The global manufacturing sector is likely to experience a moderate slowdown, but there are structural highlights, particularly in ASEAN countries and Africa, where manufacturing sentiment remains high. Short-term positive trends may also be observed in ASEAN countries and the Eurozone manufacturing PMI [2][22]. Group 1: Global Manufacturing Cycle Status - The global manufacturing cycle is closely linked to global trade growth, analyzed through hard indicators like industrial production and soft indicators like manufacturing PMI [4][12]. - From the global industrial production index, there has been a decline in year-on-year growth from 3.6% in March to 3.1% in May, still above last year's average of 1.7% [5][14]. - The main contributors to growth are China, the Eurozone, developed Asian economies (excluding Japan), Africa, and the Middle East, with the top four regions contributing 2.8% to the global industrial production index [5][14]. - The Eurozone is leading in growth, while emerging Asian economies (excluding China) are experiencing declines, indicating a recovery in Eurozone industrial demand [5][14]. Group 2: Global Manufacturing PMI Analysis - The global manufacturing PMI has dropped below the expansion threshold to 49.7% in July from 50.4% in June, indicating a weakening manufacturing cycle [6][20]. - Factors suppressing manufacturing activity in the second half of the year include significant order front-loading in the first half, leading to a decline in new export orders and a reduction in inventory levels in the U.S. [6][20]. - Emerging markets are performing better than developed markets, but the gap is narrowing, with July manufacturing PMI for emerging markets at 50.5% and developed markets at 49.1% [7][20]. - Among 22 sample economies, only five had manufacturing PMI above the expansion line in July, with India leading at 59.1% [7][21]. - Notably, 14 economies saw an increase in manufacturing PMI from June to July, with Vietnam showing the largest increase of 3.5 points [7][21]. Group 3: Key Data Review and Tracking - Upcoming key economic data includes the U.S. July CPI on August 12 [29]. - Recent data shows the U.S. composite PMI exceeded expectations, while the Eurozone's performance was below expectations [30]. - The U.S. retail sales growth rebounded, with a year-on-year increase of 6.5% reported [34].

Group 1: Global Manufacturing Cycle Overview - The global manufacturing cycle is showing signs of moderate slowdown, with structural highlights in ASEAN countries and Africa, particularly South Africa[2] - The global industrial production index growth rate fell from 3.6% in March to 3.1% in May, still above last year's average of 1.7%[3] - The main contributors to industrial production growth are China, the Eurozone, and developed Asian economies, with the Eurozone leading the growth[3][13] Group 2: Manufacturing PMI Insights - The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.7 in July from 50.4 in June, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[5][19] - Among 22 sample economies, only 5 had a PMI above the neutral line in July, with India at 59.1% and Vietnam at 52.4%[5][20] - In July, 14 out of 22 economies saw an increase in PMI compared to June, with Vietnam leading at +3.5 points[5][20] Group 3: Economic Indicators and Trends - The US composite PMI for July was 55.1%, exceeding expectations, while the Eurozone's was 50.9%, below expectations[28] - The US initial jobless claims rose to 226,000, indicating a slight increase in unemployment[40] - Recent financial conditions in the US and Eurozone have improved, with the Bloomberg Financial Conditions Index for the US rising to 0.62[48]

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector - In July, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity [1][2] - The new orders index fell into the contraction zone, primarily due to weakened external demand and adverse weather conditions affecting production [1][2] - The production index was reported at 50.5%, indicating continued expansion in manufacturing activities despite a decline from the previous month [2][3] - High-tech manufacturing PMI remained in expansion at 50.3%, showing resilience and strong growth potential in this sector [3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points from last month, but still above the critical point [4] - Service sector activities showed stability, with a business activity index of 50.0%, reflecting positive consumer behavior during the summer season [4][5] - The construction sector experienced a slowdown due to adverse weather, with a business activity index of 50.6%, down 2.2 percentage points from the previous month [5] Group 3: Economic Outlook - Analysts suggest that despite short-term fluctuations due to weather, the foundation for economic recovery remains solid, supported by strong demand and policy backing [3][6] - The business activity expectation index for the service sector rose to 56.6%, indicating optimism among service providers regarding future market conditions [5] - Continued implementation of policies aimed at boosting domestic demand is expected to support investment and consumption activities in the second half of the year [6]

Global Manufacturing PMI Overview - In July 2025, the global manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from June, marking the end of a two-month upward trend [1] - The PMI has remained below 50% for five consecutive months, indicating continued weakness in global manufacturing and a slight reduction in recovery momentum compared to June [1] Regional Manufacturing Performance - In Europe, the manufacturing PMI slightly increased to above 49%, indicating a slow recovery [2] - In the Americas, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 48%, remaining in the contraction zone for five months [2] - The ISM report highlighted that the U.S. manufacturing PMI was 48% in July, down 1 percentage point from June, with new orders slightly rising but still low [2] Economic Uncertainties - U.S. tariff policies and weak employment data have increased uncertainties regarding economic recovery [3] - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50% due to inflation pressures [3] - Rising input prices are leading U.S. manufacturers to adopt a cautious investment approach, with Citibank predicting further profit margin shrinkage due to new tariffs [3] Asian and African Manufacturing Insights - The Asian manufacturing PMI was 50.5% in July, slightly down from June, but still indicating expansion [4] - The Asian Development Bank forecasts a 4.7% economic growth rate for 46 developing Asian economies in 2025, despite a slight downward revision [4] - The African manufacturing PMI rose to 51.1%, indicating a sustained recovery, with South Africa and Nigeria showing expansion [5]

Group 1 - The article presents mixed views from eight institutions regarding stock index futures, with three bullish, two bearish, and three expecting volatility [1] - Bullish factors include the nationwide opening of childcare subsidy applications by August 31, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference boosting tech sector sentiment, a net liquidity injection of 49 billion from the central bank, and the extension of tariff relief between China and the U.S. [1] - Bearish factors consist of the Politburo meeting lacking new policies exceeding market expectations, a slight decrease in the average daily trading volume of A-shares to 1.8099 trillion, the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in July, a reduction of 1.9 billion shares in the CSI 300 ETF this week, and a drop in the manufacturing PMI to 49.3% in July [1]

Group 1 - The market sentiment is mixed with differing views from eight institutions, where three are bullish, two are bearish, and three expect a volatile market [1] - Bullish factors include the nationwide opening of childcare subsidy applications by August 31, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference boosting tech sector sentiment, a net liquidity injection of 49 billion from the central bank, and the extension of tariff relief between China and the US [1] - Bearish factors consist of the Politburo meeting lacking any new policies that exceed market expectations, a slight decrease in the average daily trading volume of A-shares to 1.8099 trillion, the Federal Reserve maintaining its stance for the fifth consecutive meeting, a reduction of 1.9 billion shares in the CSI 300 ETF this week, and a drop in the manufacturing PMI to 49.3% in July [1]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided in the given text. 2. Core View of the Report - The downstream off - season characteristics are obvious, and the non - ferrous metals sector has corrected. The prices of various non - ferrous metals show different trends, and each metal has its own influencing factors and market conditions [1]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Non - Ferrous Metal Price Monitoring - The report monitors the closing prices of various non - ferrous metals, including the US dollar index, exchange rate CNH, and prices of industrial silicon, copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. Different metals have different daily, weekly, and annual price changes. For example, the US dollar index is 98.7, with a daily decline of 1.36%, a weekly increase of 1.04%, and an annual decline of 9.03%; industrial silicon is 8500 yuan/ton, with a daily decline of 2.97%, a weekly decline of 12.60%, and an annual decline of 22.62% [6]. 3.2 Copper (CU) - **Macro Factors**: Bearish. The overall content of the Politburo meeting is less than the market's optimistic expectations; the result of the Sino - US economic and trade talks is in line with expectations, but the US side's statement is hawkish; China's July manufacturing PMI has unexpectedly declined; the Fed's statement is hawkish, suppressing the expectation of a September interest rate cut; the US July non - farm data is lower than expected, and the ISM manufacturing PMI has unexpectedly declined; the US has imposed a 50% tariff on semi - finished copper [8]. - **Raw Material End**: Slightly bullish. The spot processing fee of copper ore has increased slightly, and the port inventory of domestic copper ore has decreased [8]. - **Smelting End**: Slightly bearish. The loss of smelters using spot copper ore has narrowed, and the profit of smelters using long - term contract copper ore has increased. China's copper smelter production in July has further increased [8]. - **Demand End**: Neutral. The downstream demand has improved slightly, but the off - season characteristics are obvious [8]. - **Inventory**: Slightly bearish. The copper inventories at home and abroad have increased simultaneously [8]. - **Investment View**: Bearish. The market is worried about the US economic recession, and the downstream demand is in the off - season, so the copper price is expected to remain weak [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: May be under pressure to decline in the short term; Arbitrage: None [8]. 3.3 Zinc (ZN) - **Macro Factors**: Bearish. The Sino - US tariff suspension will be extended for 90 days; the US June core PCE price index has increased significantly; China's July official manufacturing PMI has declined; Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on semi - finished copper; the Fed has kept interest rates unchanged, but two voting members support a rate cut [88]. - **Raw Material End**: Neutral. The domestic processing fee remains the same as last week, and the import processing fee index has been slightly increased. The smelters have a strong willingness to raise the processing fee [88]. - **Smelting End**: Bearish. The zinc ingot production in July reached a new high in the past five years, and the production in August is expected to increase [88]. - **Demand End**: Neutral. The terminal project construction is affected by natural disasters, but the galvanizing sector is affected by positive news. There is a rumor that galvanizing manufacturers around Beijing will stop production during the September military parade, which needs further attention [88]. - **Inventory**: Neutral. The social inventory has continued to increase, and it may continue to increase before the terminal demand enters the peak season [88]. - **Investment View**: Bearish. The zinc fundamentals are under strong pressure, and the zinc price is expected to fluctuate weakly in the short term [88]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Wait and see; Arbitrage: Long copper and short zinc [88]. 3.4 Nickel - Stainless Steel (NI·SS) - **Macro Factors**: Bearish. The US July non - farm data has unexpectedly declined, and the previous two months' data has been significantly revised down; the US manufacturing PMI is weaker than expected; the Sino - US trade negotiation is slightly less than expected [200][202]. - **Raw Material End**: Neutral. The premium of Indonesian domestic trade pyrometallurgical nickel ore is stable, and the benchmark price is rising. The demand for nickel ore procurement has weakened, and the domestic port inventory has increased seasonally [200][202]. - **Smelting End**: Slightly bearish. The pure nickel production remains high; some Indonesian nickel - iron plants have reduced production due to cost inversion, but the demand has also weakened; the MHP coefficient is stable, and the procurement demand for nickel sulfate may increase [200]. - **Demand End**: Neutral. The stainless steel price has corrected, the steel mill profit has been repaired, and the production reduction may be less than expected. The stainless steel social inventory has decreased slightly, and the overseas demand is still restricted. The new energy production and sales remain high, and the precursor enterprises' raw material inventory is relatively sufficient [200]. - **Inventory**: Slightly bearish. The overall inventory has increased. As of Friday, the LME nickel inventory is 20.9 tons, an increase of 2.53%; the SHFE nickel inventory is 2.57 tons, an increase of 1.17% [200]. - **Investment View**: Weakly volatile. The macro - sentiment has cooled down, and the nickel price is expected to be weakly volatile in the short term, with increased volatility. In the long term, there is still pressure of over - supply of primary nickel [200]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Maintain the idea of shorting on rallies in the short term; Arbitrage: Wait and see [200].

Core Viewpoint - The steel market in Chengdu is experiencing a structural divergence, with certain categories like thin-walled seamless pipes seeing price increases despite an overall decline in steel prices [1][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - On August 1, Chengdu's steel market reported a "more drops than rises" performance, with spiral pipes dropping by 20 yuan to 3860 yuan/ton and channel steel experiencing a maximum drop of 60 yuan [4]. - In contrast, thin-walled seamless pipes (38*3) saw a price increase of 10 yuan to 5830 yuan/ton, while stainless steel welded pipes remained stable at 5200-5300 yuan [4]. - The latest data from the Chengdu Qingbaijiang warehouse indicates that large-diameter resources now account for 35% of inventory, with a turnover period extending to 45 days [4]. Group 2: Underlying Factors of Price Decline - The market's emotional downturn is attributed to a gap between policy expectations and reality, as the anticipated "strong stimulus" did not materialize following the July Politburo meeting [5]. - The impact of climate and economic conditions is evident, with manufacturing PMI dropping to 49.3%, leading to a 30% reduction in procurement from major steel-consuming sectors like machinery and automotive [6]. - Despite weakened demand, national iron and steel production remains high at 2.4 million tons per day, complicating the supply-side adjustments [6]. Group 3: Future Market Predictions - The cost support level for Chengdu rebar is projected to rise to the 3150-3180 yuan range if coking coal supply tightens [6]. - A potential rebound in demand is expected post-August 15, with a 67% decrease in the probability of heavy rainfall, which may accelerate infrastructure projects [6]. - Policy variables, such as production limits in Hebei to ensure air quality for the "9.3 military parade," could reduce national supply by 80,000 to 120,000 tons per day, impacting the Chengdu market [6]. Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - Steel traders are advised to prioritize the liquidation of slow-moving specifications like 219*6mm and focus on the scarce resources of 38*3 thin-walled pipes, which have a premium of 5% [7]. - Construction companies should consider locking in rebar quantities in early August and be cautious of lower-priced resources from other regions that may incur higher transportation costs [7]. - The market suggests that even in a seemingly pessimistic environment, structural opportunities exist, emphasizing the importance of strategic positioning in niche segments [7].