Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: ★★★ [1] - Pulp: ★☆☆ [1] - Sugar: ★☆★ [1] - Apple: Not rated - 20 - rubber: Not rated - Natural rubber: Not rated - Synthetic rubber: Not rated - Log: Not rated Core Views - The market sentiment of various soft commodities is generally weak, with most commodities showing downward trends or lack of clear upward momentum. It is recommended to adopt a wait - and - see approach for most commodities, while maintaining a bullish view on logs [2][3][6][7]. Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton continued to decline, with the 09 contract reducing positions and the 01 contract increasing positions at a slower rate. The enthusiasm for long - positions was hit. - In July, cotton inventory digestion slowed, downstream demand was weak, and processing profits were under pressure. - Warehouse receipts were digested slowly, and there were concerns about their quality. - The anti - involution trading cooled down, and the 9 - 1 spread dropped significantly. - There is a strong expectation of increased production in Xinjiang in the new season. - It is recommended to wait and see or conduct intraday operations [2]. Sugar - Overnight, US sugar fluctuated. The production data of Brazil's central - southern region in the first half of July was moderately bearish. - In China, Zhengzhou sugar also fluctuated. After July, rainfall in Guangxi was good but may decrease later, increasing the uncertainty of the 25/26 sugar production in Guangxi. - US sugar is in a downward trend, and Zhengzhou sugar lacks positive factors. It is expected that sugar prices will fluctuate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [3]. Apple - The futures price fluctuated. Early - maturing apples had a high opening price, but there were quality problems due to high - temperature weather. - As of July 24, the national cold - storage apple inventory was 648,100 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 44.57%. The weekly cold - storage apple destocking volume last week was 86,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 20.66%. - The market is focused on the new - season apple production estimate. There are still differences in the production forecast. It is recommended to wait and see [4]. 20 - rubber, Natural rubber & Synthetic rubber - RU&MR continued to decline, and BR fluctuated weakly. International trade risks increased, and the sentiment in the rubber market weakened. - Global natural rubber supply is entering the high - yield period, and there is heavy rainfall in Southeast Asian producing areas. - The operating rate of domestic butadiene rubber plants increased this week, but some plants will be under maintenance in early August. - The operating rates of domestic all - steel and semi - steel tires declined. - Rubber inventories increased. It is recommended to wait and see [6]. Pulp - Pulp futures continued to decline. As of July 31, 2025, the inventory of China's main pulp ports was 2.105 million tons, a decrease of 38,000 tons from the previous period, a month - on - month decrease of 1.8%. - Domestic port inventory is relatively high year - on - year, supply is relatively loose, demand is weak, and it is in the traditional off - season. - The price may return to low - level fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see [7]. Log - The futures price fluctuated. Spot prices remained stable. - The shipment of New Zealand logs was at a low level, and the supply was low. - As of July 25, the average daily outbound volume of logs at 13 national ports was 64,100 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 1,700 cubic meters, an increase of 2.72%. - The total log inventory at national ports was 3.17 million cubic meters, a month - on - month decrease of 120,000 cubic meters. - The supply - demand situation has improved, and the spot price is relatively low. It is expected that the futures price will continue to rise, and a bullish trading strategy is recommended [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The global geopolitical tensions and US tariff proposals have led to a stagnant oil market, with traders on the sidelines. The decline in domestic manufacturing activity and weakening domestic and export demand have dragged down domestic commodities and the energy - chemical sector. The high volatility of crude oil continues, while the chemical industry is weaker due to the cooling of market sentiment [2][3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Outlook - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical factors continue to drive oil prices, with high refinery开工 rates in China and the US providing support. However, supply pressure from OPEC+ is also present. The strong current situation driven by high refinery开工 and the weak expectation driven by supply pressure lead to oil price oscillations. Attention should be paid to geopolitical risks [9] - **Asphalt**: With rising oil prices, short - selling opportunities for asphalt emerge. The current asphalt price is overvalued, and the monthly spread is expected to decline as warehouse receipts increase [10] - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It is regarded as weak. Supply is increasing while demand is decreasing, and geopolitical factors only cause short - term price fluctuations [10] - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Its price follows the weakening of crude oil. It faces factors such as falling shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur fuel substitution, and is expected to maintain low - valuation fluctuations [12] - **PX**: The commodity sentiment has cooled, but the cost still provides some support. The overall supply - demand pattern has limited changes, and the inventory remains at a low level [14] - **PTA**: Some plants have short - term shutdowns, and the cost still has some support. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to the implementation of major plant maintenance at the beginning of August [15] - **Pure Benzene**: There is no obvious driving force, and it oscillates in a narrow range. The fundamental situation has improved in the third quarter, but the rebound is restricted by inventory pressure [18] - **Styrene**: The commodity sentiment has cooled, and it oscillates in a narrow range. There is an expectation of weakening supply - demand, and port inventories are accumulating [19] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Typhoons have temporarily affected port inventory reduction. In the short term, the cost support has weakened, and supply pressure has increased. There is an expectation of inventory inflection [20] - **Short - Fiber**: The inventory has increased month - on - month. The price passively follows the raw materials, and downstream demand remains weak [22] - **Bottle - Chip**: It returns to the cost - pricing model. The price oscillates weakly following the decline of upstream raw materials [23] - **Methanol**: The port inventory is accumulating, and it oscillates in the short term. The production profit is still relatively high, and there is a negative feedback expectation in the downstream olefin sector [24] - **Urea**: The demand is generally weak, and the market is in a state of weak downward movement. The supply - demand pattern of strong supply and weak demand remains unchanged, and the market is expected to oscillate or decline [25] - **Plastic**: The maintenance rate has decreased, and it oscillates. Oil prices oscillate in the short term, and the supply pressure is still present. The demand is in the off - season, and overseas factors need to be monitored [27] - **PP**: Attention should be paid to the Sino - US game, and it oscillates. Oil prices oscillate, the supply side has an incremental trend, and the demand side is weak. Overseas factors and Sino - US tariff games need to be monitored [29] - **PL**: It mainly follows the fluctuations, and may oscillate in the short term. The short - term capital game is significant, and the spot impact is limited [29] - **PVC**: The policy expectation has cooled, and it mainly oscillates. The market sentiment has cooled, the fundamental situation is under pressure, and the cost is expected to rise [32] - **Caustic Soda**: The spot price has been unexpectedly reduced, and it is under cautious pressure. The downstream demand has marginal changes, and the production is at a high level. The downward space is limited due to low inventory and cost support [32] 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring 3.2.1 Energy - Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Inter - term Spreads**: Different varieties have different inter - term spread values and changes. For example, Brent's M1 - M2 spread is 0.8 with a change of 0.03, and PX's 1 - 5 month spread is 26 with a change of - 18 [33] - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: Each variety has corresponding basis and warehouse receipt data. For example, asphalt's basis is 126 with a change of - 9, and the number of warehouse receipts is 81140 [34] - **Cross - Variety Spreads**: There are also corresponding cross - variety spread values and changes. For example, the 1 - month PP - 3MA spread is - 335 with a change of 28 [35] 3.2.2 Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring - Not provided with specific summarized content in the given text, only variety names are listed such as methanol, urea, etc. [36][47]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of the investment market, focusing on the performance of various sectors and the implications of regulatory changes on investment strategies. Group 1: Insurance and Investment Strategies - The podcast highlights the rapid growth of the insurance sector since 2022 and the underlying logic behind this trend [5] - It discusses the regulatory push to lower the insurance preset interest rates starting in 2024, which is expected to impact investment decisions [6] - The assessment of state-owned insurance companies' evaluation mechanisms is seen as beneficial for the stock market [6] - Recommendations for investment allocation are provided, suggesting diversification and balanced approaches rather than chasing hot stocks [20] Group 2: Market Performance and Trends - The equity market experienced significant declines, with over 80% of stocks falling and a median drop of approximately 1.45% [10] - External factors, particularly U.S.-China trade negotiations, are influencing market sentiment, with the U.S. gaining a psychological advantage [12] - Internal market dynamics show a cooling of "anti-involution" trading, leading to declines in previously high-performing sectors like steel and coal [14] - Commodity prices have returned to previous levels, indicating a correction in the market [15] Group 3: Specific Stock Insights - The stock of a pharmaceutical company, referred to as "药X," fell by 5.6% following a planned share placement, reflecting market reactions to corporate actions [21] - The article suggests maintaining good relations with company management for better insights into stock movements [22] Group 4: Future Outlook and Recommendations - The company advises waiting for upcoming earnings reports from major firms like Apple before making further investment decisions [23] - It notes that some fund companies have relaxed purchase limits on certain products, indicating a shift in market accessibility [24]

Report Investment Ratings - Cotton: ★★★ (More bullish, indicating a clearer upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - Pulp: ★☆☆ (Slightly bullish, with a driving force for an upward trend but limited operability on the market) [1] - Sugar: ★★★ (More bullish, indicating a clearer upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - Apple: ★★★ (More bullish, indicating a clearer upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - Logs: ★☆☆ (Slightly bullish, with a driving force for an upward trend but limited operability on the market) [1] - Natural Rubber: ★★★ (More bullish, indicating a clearer upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - 20 - rubber: ★★★ (More bullish, indicating a clearer upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - Butadiene Rubber: ☆☆☆ (Short - term long/short trends are in a relatively balanced state, and the market is not very operable) [1] Core Views - The report analyzes the market conditions of various soft commodities including cotton, sugar, apple, rubber, pulp, and logs, and provides corresponding investment suggestions based on supply - demand relationships, weather factors, inventory levels, and other aspects [2][3][4] Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton continued to decline, with the 09 contract reducing positions and the 01 contract increasing positions at a lower rate. The enthusiasm for long - positions was hit. Cotton inventory digestion slowed in July, downstream demand was weak, and processing profits were under pressure. There were concerns about the quality of warehouse receipts. The anti - involution trading cooled, and the Sino - US economic and trade negotiation situation was still uncertain. Xinjiang has a strong production increase expectation for the new year. The 9 - 1 spread dropped significantly, and it is recommended to wait and see or conduct intraday operations [2] Sugar - Overnight, US sugar fluctuated. In Brazil, the production progress in the main producing areas was slow, and the cane crushing volume and sugar production decreased significantly year - on - year. In China, Zhengzhou sugar also fluctuated. After July, rainfall in Guangxi was better than usual, but the later rainfall may decrease, increasing the uncertainty of sugar production in the 25/26 season. The US sugar trend is downward, and Zhengzhou sugar lacks positive factors. It is expected that the sugar price will remain volatile in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [3] Apple - The futures price fluctuated. Early - maturing apples had a high opening price, but there were quality problems due to high - temperature weather. Traders were bullish. As of July 24, the national cold - storage apple inventory was 648,100 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 44.57%. The cold - storage apple destocking volume last week was 86,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 20.66%. The market's focus shifted to the new - season output estimate. There are still differences in output forecasts, and it is recommended to wait and see [4] 20 - rubber, Natural Rubber, and Synthetic Rubber - RU, MR, and BR continued to decline. International trade risks increased, and the Fed remained on hold, weakening the sentiment in the rubber market. The current prices of domestic natural and synthetic rubber generally decreased. The global natural rubber supply entered the high - yield period, and there was more heavy rainfall in Southeast Asian producing areas. The domestic butadiene rubber plant operating rate rebounded, and some plants planned to conduct maintenance. The demand for tires was average, and inventories increased. It is recommended to wait and see [6] Pulp - Pulp futures continued to decline. As of July 31, 2025, the inventory of mainstream pulp ports in China was 2.105 million tons, a decrease of 38,000 tons from the previous period. The domestic port inventory was relatively high year - on - year, the supply was relatively loose, and the demand was weak. The anti - involution sentiment cooled, and the pulp price may return to low - level fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see [7] Logs - The futures price fluctuated. The spot price was stable. The supply from New Zealand was low. As of July 25, the average daily delivery volume of national ports was 64,100 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 2.72%. The total port log inventory was 3.17 million cubic meters, a decrease of 120,000 cubic meters. The inventory pressure was relatively small. The supply - demand situation improved, and it is expected that the futures price will continue to rise. It is recommended to maintain a bullish view [8]

Report Summary 1. Core View - On July 29, the margin trading balance of A-shares reached 1.9684 trillion yuan, hitting a ten-year high since July 2015, much higher than the 1.5 - 1.7 trillion yuan during the bull market in 2021 [2] - Leveraged funds actively increased their positions in July, with the market risk appetite at a relatively high level. Since the September 24, 2024 market rally, the central level of margin trading balance has risen from 1.5 trillion yuan to 1.8 trillion yuan, and the oscillation range was finally broken through after half a year [2] - The continuous momentum of optimistic sentiment is strong. Firstly, the "anti - involution" trading is recognized by leveraged funds, betting on the expectation of policy intensification. Secondly, the interim reports catalyze the trading of high - growth sectors. High - growth industries such as pharmaceuticals and technology meet the stock - selection preferences of leveraged funds [2] 2. No Report Industry Investment Rating is Mentioned

Market Overview - On July 28, the equity market showed a strong rebound, with the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 rising by 0.12% and 0.21% respectively[1] - The technology sector continued to perform well, with the ChiNext Index increasing by 0.96% and the STAR 50 Index rising by 0.09%[1] Commodity Market Dynamics - The "anti-involution" related commodities experienced significant corrections, with futures prices for coking coal, glass, and soda ash dropping by 8.3%, 8.0%, and 0.9% respectively[2] - Coking coal futures hit the daily limit for five consecutive days from July 21 to 25, leading to heightened market sentiment before the recent policy changes[1] Price Trends and Basis Analysis - The basis for most "anti-involution" commodities has shifted from contango to backwardation, indicating that spot prices are now higher than futures prices[2] - From July, the spot prices for coking coal and polysilicon increased by 37.1% and 51.9% respectively, reflecting strong demand from the industrial sector[2] Trading Behavior and Market Sentiment - The trading limits imposed on coking coal futures have led to a reduction in speculative positions, with the long-to-short ratio for coking coal and lithium carbonate decreasing significantly[3] - Despite the adjustments, the long-to-short ratio for polysilicon and caustic soda remains above 1, indicating continued support from funds in these areas[3] Debt Market Recovery - The bond market is experiencing a recovery, with the yields on 10-year and 30-year government bonds declining by 1.8 basis points and 2.5 basis points to 1.72% and 1.92% respectively[1] - The People's Bank of China has injected significant liquidity into the market, with a net injection of 6,018 billion CNY on July 25 and 3,251 billion CNY on July 28, alleviating liquidity pressures[5] Future Outlook - The future performance of the "anti-involution" commodities will largely depend on the execution of industrial policies and the sustainability of price transmission in the spot market[4] - The upcoming US-China trade talks and domestic policy announcements, such as the child subsidy policy, are expected to influence market dynamics and investor sentiment[10]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, domestic commodities continued to rise, with both industrial and agricultural products extending their rebound. The main reasons are the clarification of the external environment and the intensification of anti - involution policies, leading to an "anti - involution trading" in the market [3]. - In the overseas market, the US employment market continues to improve, but high - interest rates still suppress housing demand. The eurozone's comprehensive PMI has reached a new high, and the European Central Bank has paused rate cuts. The US has reached trade agreements with multiple countries, and the EU has passed a counter - measure list against the US [3]. - In the domestic market, the LPR remained unchanged in July, but there is a possibility of a decline in the second half of the year. Anti - involution policies are intensifying, causing a rise in the prices of black - series commodities and most industrial products. However, there is a short - term risk of over - heating market sentiment [3]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs PART ONE: Main Viewpoints - **Impact Factors and Main Logic** - **Review**: Domestic commodities rose, driven by a clearer external environment and anti - involution policies [3]. - **Overseas**: The US employment market improved, with initial jobless claims falling to 217,000. US existing - home sales decreased by 2.7% in June. The eurozone's July composite PMI reached 51. The US reached trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia, and the EU passed a counter - measure list [3]. - **Domestic**: The 1 - year LPR was 3.0% and the 5 - year LPR was 3.5% in July, remaining unchanged. Anti - involution policies led to an "anti - involution trading" in the market, but there is a short - term risk of over - heating sentiment [3]. - **Commodities Viewpoint**: Although market risk appetite has improved, attention should be paid to Sino - US and Sino - European negotiations. Market sentiment may gradually return to rationality under regulatory guidance [3]. PART TWO: Overseas Situation Analysis - **US Employment**: In the third week of July, the number of initial jobless claims dropped by 4,000 to 217,000, and the increase in continuing jobless claims slowed down [3]. - **US Housing Market**: In June, the annualized total of existing - home sales was 3.93 million, a 2.7% month - on - month decline, the largest in nearly a year [3][9]. - **Eurozone Economy**: The July composite PMI reached 51, a new 11 - month high. The European Central Bank paused rate cuts after 8 consecutive cuts since June 2024 [3][14]. - **Tariff Policy**: The US reached trade agreements with multiple countries, and the EU passed a counter - measure list against the US [3]. PART THREE: Domestic Situation Analysis - **LPR**: The LPR remained unchanged in July, but there may be a decline in the second half of the year if economic downward pressure increases [3][22]. - **Market Situation**: Anti - involution policies led to an "anti - involution trading" in the market, with black - series commodities and most industrial products rising in price [3]. - **Agricultural and Energy Sectors**: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs held a symposium on the high - quality development of the pig industry, and the National Energy Administration issued a notice on coal mine production inspections [3]. PART FOUR: High - Frequency Data Tracking - **Industrial开工率**: The PTA开工率 was 80.69% on July 25, and the POY开工率 was 86.8% [36]. - **Automobile Sales**: Data shows the trends of manufacturer wholesale and retail sales and their year - on - year changes [39]. - **Commodity Prices**: The average wholesale prices of vegetables, pork, and fruits, as well as the Agricultural Product Wholesale Price 200 Index, are presented [44].

Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Viewpoints - The supply-demand imbalance is catalyzing a bull market for minor metals, with prices for tungsten, cobalt, and rare earths expected to continue rising [4] - Cobalt prices are anticipated to rise in the second half of the year due to downstream enterprises beginning to replenish inventory and the ongoing export ban from the Democratic Republic of Congo [4] - Tungsten prices have increased by 3.30% this week, with black tungsten concentrate prices nearing 190,000 yuan/ton, a 25.33% increase from May's low [5] - The demand for tungsten is bolstered by a significant increase in military orders, with the Ministry of Defense announcing a total of 978 billion yuan in new military orders for the 2025 fiscal year, a 16.8% year-on-year increase [5] - Lithium prices have surged due to optimistic supply expectations, with recommendations to buy on dips as prices may recover to 80,000-90,000 yuan/ton [8] Summary by Sections Section 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector saw a weekly increase of 6.9%, ranking second among sectors [15] Section 2: Prices - Basic metals: LME copper decreased by 1.03%, aluminum by 0.79%, zinc by 0.86%, lead increased by 0.30%, and tin by 0.65% [20] - Precious metals: COMEX gold fell by 3.06%, silver by 3.37%, while nickel decreased by 0.39% and cobalt increased by 0.82% [20] Section 3: Inventory - Global visible inventory changes: copper decreased by 895 tons, aluminum increased by 6,166 tons, zinc increased by 374 tons, and lead increased by 3,675 tons [27]

Domestic Macro - Demand Side - As of July 24, the retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 978,000 units in July, a year-on-year increase of 9.0%, but a month-on-month decrease of 15.2%[2] - Subway passenger volume growth in July was 0.36% year-on-year and 4.31% month-on-month, indicating sustained travel demand[2] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaged 1763.8 as of July 25, a month-on-month increase of 5.3% but a year-on-year decrease of 7.8%[2] Domestic Macro - Production Side - As of July 26, the average operating rate of blast furnaces decreased by 0.27 percentage points to 83.38% in July, while the operating rate of coke ovens fell by 0.77 percentage points to 73.11%[3] - The operating rate of electric furnaces dropped by 1.45 percentage points to 51.59%[3] - The operating rate of asphalt plants significantly declined by 4 percentage points to 28.8% due to weather impacts[3] Price Performance - As of July 25, the average wholesale price of pork increased by 0.35% week-on-week, while the price of eggs rose by 5.56% due to seasonal demand[4] - The average wholesale price of 28 monitored vegetables increased by 0.27%, while the average price of 6 monitored fruits decreased by 2.31%[4] International Macro - The U.S. employment market remains stable, with initial jobless claims dropping to 217,000, alleviating short-term concerns about rising unemployment rates[9] - The U.S. manufacturing PMI for July was reported at 49.5, below the expected 52.7, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[9] Policy and Market Trends - The yield on 30-year government bonds rose to 1.9725% (+8 basis points), while the 10-year yield reached 1.7324% (+7 basis points), indicating a rapid upward shift in the yield curve[8] - The black commodity prices saw a broad increase, with coking coal prices rising by 21.21% and rebar prices increasing by 4.21% as of July 25[7]

Group 1 - The report highlights a significant trend in the futures market driven by "anti-involution" strategies, with leading sectors such as polysilicon and coking coal showing substantial price increases due to production cuts and environmental regulations [4][11]. - The report indicates that there is still potential for over 15% price appreciation in leading stocks related to polysilicon, coking coal, glass, and coke, as the price trends in commodities remain upward [4][11]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the Producer Price Index (PPI), which is expected to bottom out and recover, suggesting that stock market performance is closely tied to PPI movements [5][12]. Group 2 - The report outlines a "dumbbell trading" strategy observed in fund holdings, where there is an increase in allocations to TMT sectors like telecommunications and media, while reducing exposure to consumer goods and manufacturing sectors [6][15]. - The report notes that the second quarter saw a consensus among both northbound and domestic funds to increase allocations in dividend-paying sectors and cyclical industries, while reducing exposure to consumer and manufacturing sectors [16]. - The report discusses the historical performance of PPI cycles, indicating that during PPI upturns, cyclical sectors such as coal, non-ferrous metals, and basic chemicals tend to perform strongly [5][13].