Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - Overseas, the US dollar index is under pressure due to rising expectations of Fed rate cuts and concerns about its independence, while global risk appetite has increased. Domestically, China's official manufacturing PMI in August improved slightly to 49.4 but remained below the boom - bust line for the fifth consecutive month. With policies to expand service consumption and the extension of the tariff truce between China and the US, short - term domestic risk appetite has risen. The market's trading logic focuses on domestic incremental stimulus policies and easing expectations, with short - term macro upward drivers strengthening marginally [2]. - Different sectors have different short - term trends. For example, stock indices are expected to be slightly stronger in the short term, treasury bonds to fluctuate at high levels, and different commodity sectors have their own characteristics such as black metals being weak, non - ferrous metals being slightly stronger, energy and chemicals fluctuating, and precious metals being strong at high levels [2]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro Finance - **Macro**: Overseas, the weakening US dollar index and rising global risk appetite are due to expectations of Fed rate cuts and concerns about its independence. Domestically, the manufacturing PMI improved slightly but was still below the boom - bust line. Policies to expand service consumption are to be introduced, and the extension of the tariff truce and US easing expectations reduce short - term external risks and increase domestic easing expectations. Short - term macro upward drivers are strengthening marginally [2]. - **Stock Indices**: Driven by sectors like precious metals, metals, and biomedicine, the domestic stock market rose slightly. With the improvement in manufacturing PMI and policy support, short - term domestic risk appetite has increased. The market focuses on domestic policies and easing expectations, and short - term operation is to be cautiously bullish [2][3]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Expected to fluctuate at high levels in the short term, with a cautious wait - and - see approach [2]. Black Metals - **Steel**: On Monday, steel futures and spot prices continued to be weak, and market trading volume was low. Although the PMI in August increased by 0.1 percentage points, it was still below the boom - bust line. Real - world demand is weakening, steel inventories are increasing, and the probability of steel mills resuming production next week is high. The steel market is likely to remain weak in the short term [4][5]. - **Iron Ore**: On Monday, the decline in iron ore futures and spot prices widened. Iron water production is expected to further decline this week, and steel mills' procurement is cautious. The global iron ore shipment volume and arrival volume have increased this week, and the port inventory has slightly decreased. Iron ore prices are expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term [5]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: On Monday, the spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese declined. The production of silicon manganese in Inner Mongolia has little change, and there are new production capacity plans in October. The production of silicon iron has cost support, and the reduction in production is expected to be limited. Ferroalloy prices are expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term [6]. - **Soda Ash**: On Monday, the main soda ash contract fluctuated within a range. Supply is under pressure, demand is weak, and profits are declining. Soda ash has a pattern of high supply, high inventory, and weak demand, and is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term [7]. - **Glass**: On Monday, the main glass contract fluctuated within a range. Supply has slightly increased, demand is difficult to improve significantly, and profits have slightly increased. Glass is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term [8]. Non - Ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: The eurozone's manufacturing PMI reached a new high. However, domestic copper demand is expected to weaken marginally, and although the Fed's rate cut in September may briefly boost copper prices, the strong copper price is hard to sustain [9]. - **Aluminum**: On Monday, the aluminum closing price fell and then rebounded slightly. Aluminum inventory has increased, and LME aluminum inventory is at a neutral level. In the medium term, the upside space for aluminum prices is limited, and in the short term, it will maintain a fluctuating trend [9]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the demand is in the off - season. Considering cost support, the price is expected to fluctuate slightly stronger in the short term, but the upside space is limited [9]. - **Tin**: The combined operating rate of Yunnan and Jiangxi has decreased slightly. The supply of tin ore is expected to be more abundant. Terminal demand is weak, and inventory has decreased. Tin prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term, with limited upside space [10][11]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: On Monday, the main lithium carbonate contract fell. Lithium carbonate is slowly destocking, and it is expected to fluctuate widely, with a short - term bearish and long - term bullish outlook [11]. - **Industrial Silicon**: On Monday, the main industrial silicon contract rose. Industrial silicon is expected to fluctuate within a range [11]. - **Polysilicon**: On Monday, the main polysilicon contract rose significantly. Rumors of industry restructuring have raised market expectations, but production in August was close to 130,000 tons, and the number of warehouse receipts has increased. It is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term, facing a game between strong expectations and weak reality [12]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The market is focused on geopolitical risks. India has refuted the US pressure to stop importing oil from Russia, and Ukraine has attacked more Russian refineries. OPEC+ will hold a meeting to discuss supply policies, and the market expects the organization to suspend production increases. The spot price has a limited rebound, and attention should be paid to Indian tariffs and OPEC+ production decisions [13]. - **Asphalt**: The slight increase in oil prices has driven up asphalt costs. Asphalt itself is still weak, with a slightly declining basis. Inventory de - stocking is limited, and it is expected to continue to fluctuate in the near term, with attention to changes in oil costs [14]. - **PX**: The rebound in crude oil prices has driven up the PX market, but due to low PTA开工, the PX price is still weak. PX is in a tight supply situation, and the PXN spread has slightly decreased. It is expected to fluctuate in the near term, waiting for changes in PTA plants [14]. - **PTA**: The PTA开工 has been at a low level due to plant problems, but the high basis has weakened, and processing fees have recovered. Demand recovery is slow, and it is expected to continue to fluctuate narrowly in the short term, with attention to oil prices and downstream demand [14]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Due to overseas plant problems, imports are expected to be low, and port inventory has decreased significantly. The load of synthetic gas plants is high, and there is limited room for further increase. It is recommended to go long at low prices in the short term, with attention to downstream开工 recovery and oil costs [15]. - **Short - Fiber**: The short - fiber price has slightly decreased due to sector resonance. Terminal orders have increased seasonally, and short - fiber开工 has rebounded slightly. Inventory has accumulated slightly, and it is expected to follow the polyester sector and can be shorted at high levels in the medium term [15]. - **Methanol**: The restart of inland plants and concentrated arrivals have increased supply pressure. The opening of the reflux window and the planned restart of MTO plants provide some support, but the oversupply pattern remains, and prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [15]. - **PP**: The device开工 has increased, and new production capacity has been put into operation. Demand is weak, but policy support prevents a deep decline. The 01 contract is expected to fluctuate weakly [16]. - **LLDPE**: Current maintenance has relieved supply pressure, and downstream demand is slowly increasing, with inventory decreasing. As maintenance ends, supply pressure will increase. It is expected to fluctuate, with attention to demand growth [16]. Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The CBOT market was closed overnight. Since the USDA tightened the supply - demand expectations for new - crop US soybeans in August, and export sales data have improved, the net long position of CBOT soybean funds has increased. However, without substantial Chinese purchases, the export outlook is not overly optimistic, and there is no upward driver for the low - valued market [17]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The CBOT soybean price is likely to be under pressure in the short term. In China, with more imported soybeans being released, the risk preference for protein meal may decrease. There is still a large pressure for short - term inventory accumulation, and the basis is difficult to repair in the short term [17]. - **Oils and Fats**: Southeast Asian palm oil is in a peak production season, and exports are limited. It is expected that Indonesia will repair its low inventory, while Malaysia will face inventory accumulation pressure. The overall boost to oils and fats is limited. Domestic palm oil may be under pressure, while soybean and rapeseed oils have sufficient supply and demand and may see a repair of the low - valued market [17][18]. - **Corn**: In September, attention should be paid to the new - crop corn listing. There is no concentrated arrival pressure this year, and port and downstream inventories are low. The expected opening price of new - crop corn in the main production areas may be slightly higher than last year, and the main C2511 contract is expected to operate in the range of 2150 - 2250 yuan/ton [18]. - **Pigs**: In September, the supply and demand of pigs will both increase. The pressure of large - weight pig sales has been released, and there is a seasonal replenishment for secondary fattening. With the traditional holiday stocking period, the pig price should not be overly pessimistic [19].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report In August, the domestic stock index futures market strengthened significantly. The market sentiment continued to improve under policy expectations and capital promotion, with small and medium - cap varieties outperforming weight - based contracts. The economic fundamentals showed structural improvement. In the short term, the market may enter a high - level shock stage, and the mid - term trend is still optimistic, but attention should be paid to volume changes and policy implementation results. [5][29] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - In August, the domestic stock index futures market strengthened significantly. IC and IM outperformed IF and IH. The monthly increase rates of IF, IH, IC, and IM were 11.24%, 7.50%, 14.47%, and 12.87% respectively. [5] - In the bond market, 30 - year and 10 - year treasury bond futures rose, while 5 - year and 2 - year treasury bond futures fell. [6] 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - In August, the manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. [7] - In August, the non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.3%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, and the non - manufacturing industry continued to expand. [10] - In August, the composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, indicating that the overall expansion of China's enterprise production and business activities accelerated. [15] 3.3 Valuation Analysis - As of August 29, the PE, percentile, and PB of the CSI 300 index were 14.15 times, 86.86%, and 1.48 times respectively; those of the SSE 50 index were 11.94 times, 92.16%, and 1.31 times respectively; those of the CSI 500 index were 33.33 times, 78.82%, and 2.24 times respectively; and those of the CSI 1000 index were 46.87 times, 73.53%, and 2.50 times respectively. [18] 3.4 Other Data - The quantile of the current "total market value/GDP" in historical data was 86.46%, and the quantile in the past 10 - year data on August 29, 2025, was 86.95%. [28] 3.5 Comprehensive Analysis - In August, the stock index futures market continued to be strong, with significant increases in all major contracts. Small and medium - cap varieties outperformed weight - based contracts, and the technology - growth style dominated. The capital side remained loose, and the northbound funds continued to flow in. The economic fundamentals showed structural improvement. [29] - In the short term, the market may enter a high - level shock stage, and the mid - term trend is still optimistic, but attention should be paid to volume changes and policy implementation results. [29] 3.6 Operation Suggestions - Unilateral: Buy on dips, but beware of valuation risks. - Arbitrage: Participate in the IM/IH spread convergence strategy periodically and pay attention to style - switching signals. - Options: Use covered call writing to increase returns or buy put options to hedge against volatility risks. [30]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - A-shares stabilized and rebounded, while commodities showed differentiation. The fundamentals in July remained resilient, with economic data in China and the US showing a mixed picture. Powell's attitude turned dovish, which may pave the way for a Fed rate cut in September. The current commodity fundamentals are still weak, and the volatility of commodity prices may remain high. The strategy is to go long on industrial products on dips [1][2][3][4] Summary by Related Catalogs Market Analysis - In July, the global economic data remained resilient. China's official manufacturing PMI in July dropped to 49.3, while the non-manufacturing sector maintained expansion. China's exports in July increased by 7.2% year-on-year in US dollars, higher than expected. The money supply in financial data exceeded expectations, but the financing and loan data were still weak. Investment data in economic data still faced significant pressure. On August 29, more than 2,800 stocks in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock markets were in the green. The total turnover of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets was 2.97 trillion yuan, a decrease of more than 190 billion yuan from the previous trading day. In the bond market, Treasury bond futures tumbled in the afternoon, with the 30-year main contract falling more than 0.7%. In the commodity market, domestic commodity futures continued to decline, with the container shipping index falling more than 3% and lithium carbonate once falling more than 5%. The onshore RMB against the US dollar closed at 7.1385 on August 28, up 237 points from the previous trading day. In the US, the non-farm payrolls data in July was below expectations, but the PMI in August continued to improve [1] Tariff Policies - On July 31, the White House issued an executive order to reset the "reciprocal tariff" rate standards for some countries. On August 19, the US Commerce Department announced that 407 product categories would be included in the steel and aluminum tariff list, with a 50% tariff rate. Trump said he would announce semiconductor tariffs within two weeks, with a possible rate of 300%. He also threatened to impose about 200% tariffs on China for rare earth magnet supplies and implement export restrictions and tariff measures against foreign digital taxes. The EU reiterated its right to formulate digital rules and refuted the US accusations. The EU plans to legislate to cancel US industrial product tariffs this week to exchange for the US to lower automobile tariffs. The US's 50% tariff increase on India has officially taken effect, and Indian exporters said a large number of orders have been cancelled [2] Central Bank Stances - On August 22, Powell's speech at the global central bank annual meeting turned dovish. He believed that the current situation means that the downside risk to employment has increased, and this change in the risk balance may mean that the policy stance needs to be adjusted. He clearly abandoned the 2020 flexible average inflation target framework and emphasized that the idea of "intentionally allowing inflation to moderately overshoot" is no longer applicable. After Powell's dovish turn, it paves the way for the Fed to cut interest rates in September, making the path of rising overseas inflation smoother. The European Central Bank's July meeting minutes showed that officials believed the inflation risk was "generally balanced" [2] Commodity Analysis - The black and new energy metal sectors are the most sensitive to the domestic supply side. The energy and non-ferrous sectors are more significantly benefited from overseas inflation expectations. Fundamentally, the black sector is still dragged down by the downstream demand expectation, and attention should be paid to the fact of "anti-involution". The supply constraint in the non-ferrous sector has not been alleviated. In the chemical sector, the "anti-involution" space of varieties such as methanol, PVC, caustic soda, and urea is also worthy of attention. Agricultural products are driven by tariffs and inflation expectations in the short term, but they still need to wait for signals from the fundamentals. Currently, the commodity fundamentals are still weak, and a cautious attitude should be maintained towards the implementation of current policy expectations. The volatility of commodity prices may still be high [3] Strategy - For commodities and stock index futures, go long on industrial products on dips [4] To-Do List - The main goal is to make important progress in the construction of a modern people's city by 2030, with continuous improvement of policies and systems suitable for high-quality urban development, accelerated transformation of old and new driving forces, obvious improvement of living quality, in-depth promotion of green transformation, strong consolidation of the safety foundation, full display of cultural charm, and significant improvement of governance level; basically build a modern people's city by 2035 [6] Market Trends - The market rebounded after hitting a low during the day. The Shanghai Composite Index rose more than 1% at the end of the session, the ChiNext Index rose more than 3%, and the STAR 50 Index soared more than 7%. More stocks rose than fell, with more than 2,800 stocks in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock markets in the green. The total turnover today reached 3 trillion yuan. As of the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.14%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 2.25%, and the ChiNext Index rose 3.82% [6] Exchange Rate - The onshore RMB against the US dollar officially closed at 7.1385 at 16:30 Beijing time, up 237 points from the official closing price of the previous trading day and up 115 points from the night session closing price of the previous day [6] Legal Dispute - On August 28, Fed Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit in court, challenging President Trump's attempt to remove her from office on the grounds of fraud in her mortgage application. This move has triggered a historic legal battle over the Fed's independence [6] Economic Data - The revised annualized quarterly growth rate of the US real GDP in the second quarter was 3.3%, higher than the expected 3.1% and the previous 3%. The revised annualized quarterly growth rate of the US core personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index in the second quarter was 2.5%, in line with expectations and the previous value. Data shows that the US economic growth rate in the second quarter was slightly faster than the initial level, thanks to the rebound in corporate investment and strong trade. Net exports contributed nearly 5 percentage points to GDP, a record high; previously, net exports dragged down GDP growth in the first three months of this year [6] Central Bank Meeting Minutes - The European Central Bank's July meeting minutes showed that most officials believed the inflation risk was "generally balanced", and their outlook for consumer prices still applied. The meeting summary released on Thursday showed that although further interest rate cuts were mentioned, keeping the deposit rate at 2% after eight interest rate cuts was considered a "prudent" approach. "Most members believed that the risks to the inflation outlook were generally balanced. The resilience shown in recent eurozone economic data has been fully reflected in the baseline scenario of the June forecast, and this forecast has been widely verified. Most policymakers believed that the current interest rate level was reasonable, the inflation rate was maintained around the 2% target, and the economy has so far shown resilience to headwinds such as tariffs and wars. In July, the EU and the US reached a trade agreement, locking in a 15% tariff for most export commodities in the region [6]

Core Viewpoint - The recent decline in polysilicon futures prices is attributed to a weakening of the "anti-involution" sentiment, leading to a return to fundamental trading logic [1][2]. Price Trends - On August 27, polysilicon futures prices fell below 50,000 yuan/ton, with the main contract PS2511 closing at 48,690 yuan/ton, marking a 4.89% decrease [1]. - The market has seen a shift from a backwardation structure to a contango structure, indicating increasing pressure on prices [3]. Market Dynamics - Analysts suggest that the current decline in polysilicon prices is influenced by reduced bullish sentiment and a lack of substantial policy support following a rapid rebound in July and August [1][2]. - The supply side is showing increasing pressure, with the industry operating at approximately 48% capacity and weekly production reaching 29,700 tons [2]. Demand Factors - The demand for polysilicon is under pressure, with July's domestic installation capacity dropping to 11.04 GW and low levels of new installations in August [2]. - Component manufacturers are facing dual pressures from rising upstream raw material prices and scarce downstream orders [2]. Inventory and Market Outlook - As of August 22, polysilicon weekly inventory stood at 245,020 tons, with delivery warehouse receipts reaching 20,640 tons by August 27 [3]. - The market is expected to experience intensified speculative trading as policy expectations weaken, and without further supply-side stimulation, prices may continue to decline [3]. Policy Implications - The revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law restricts platform operators from forcing sellers to price below cost, which may impact market competition and the likelihood of effective capacity consolidation [3][4]. - Despite expectations of price declines, there remains strong support at lower price levels, suggesting that the current price drop is a temporary adjustment rather than a reversal [4].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Copper: ★☆☆, indicating a slightly bullish/bearish sentiment with limited trading operability on the market [1] - Aluminum: ★★★, suggesting a clear bullish/bearish trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Alumina: ★★★, representing a more distinct bullish/bearish trend and a suitable investment chance [1] - Cast Aluminum Alloy: ★★★, showing a clearer bullish/bearish trend and a current appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Zinc: ★★★, meaning a more obvious bullish/bearish trend and a proper investment option [1] - Nickel and Stainless Steel: ★☆☆, denoting a slightly bullish/bearish inclination with limited market operability [1] - Tin: ★☆☆, implying a slightly bullish/bearish judgment with limited trading feasibility on the market [1] - Lithium Carbonate: ★★★, indicating a distinct bullish/bearish trend and a relatively good investment opportunity [1] - Industrial Silicon: ★☆☆, suggesting a slightly bullish/bearish tendency with limited market operability [1] - Polysilicon: ★★★, representing a clearer bullish/bearish trend and a current appropriate investment chance [1] Report's Core View - The overall sentiment in the non - ferrous metals market is complex, with different metals showing various trends such as bullish, bearish, and oscillatory. Each metal's market is influenced by factors like supply - demand fundamentals, policy expectations, and inventory levels [2][3][4] Summary by Metals Copper - On Wednesday, Shanghai copper oscillated downward, with the weighted index trading below the MA60 moving average. The spot copper price was 78,800 yuan, and the Shanghai premium shrank to 160 yuan. Hold short positions above 79,000 yuan [2] Aluminum, Alumina, and Aluminum Alloy - Shanghai aluminum oscillated strongly. The social inventories of aluminum ingots and aluminum rods decreased by 11,000 tons and 8,000 tons respectively compared to Monday. It is expected to oscillate between 20,300 - 21,000 yuan in the short term. Cast aluminum alloy followed the trend of Shanghai aluminum, with the Baotai spot price rising by 100 yuan to 20,000 yuan. Alumina was in a weak oscillation, with support at 3,000 yuan [3] Zinc - Due to the supply - increase and demand - weak fundamentals, Shanghai zinc oscillated weakly. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and short - selling on rebounds is the long - term strategy [4] Aluminum (again) - Aluminum price decline deepened the loss of recycled aluminum, expanding the reduction and suspension of production areas, which supported the market. However, the terminal consumption did not improve, and the rebound momentum was insufficient. It is expected to oscillate, and it is advisable to hold long positions near 16,600 yuan/ton [6] Nickel and Stainless Steel - Shanghai nickel was in the middle - late stage of a rebound, and it is recommended to actively enter short positions. The stainless - steel social inventory decreased for six consecutive times, but there were still uncertainties in the market [7] Tin - Shanghai tin decreased in the afternoon session. The spot tin price dropped to 266,800 yuan. The market was divided, with a strong fundamental on one hand and concerns about medium - long - term demand on the other. Hold short - term long positions based on the MA60 moving average [8] Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate futures price oscillated. The market was active. The futures price was strong, and it is expected to oscillate. Risk control is necessary [9] Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon futures first rose significantly and then retraced part of the gains. The fundamentals showed a situation of both supply and demand increasing, with limited improvement space. The current market is in an oscillatory pattern and may face a correction if policy expectations cool down [10] Polysilicon - Polysilicon futures continued to oscillate. The N - type re -投料 price increased to 49,000 yuan/ton. The market is in an oscillatory adjustment stage supported by policy expectations [11]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Copper: ★☆☆ [1] - Aluminum: ななな [1] - Alumina: な☆☆ [1] - Cast Aluminum Alloy: 文文文 [1] - Zinc: ななな [1] - Nickel and Stainless Steel: ☆☆☆ [1] - Tin: ★☆☆ [1] - Lithium Carbonate: ななな [1] - Industrial Silicon: ななな [1] - Polysilicon: な☆☆ [1] Core Views - The overall copper market is still cautiously assessing economic growth risks and paying attention to the Jackson Hole Annual Meeting this week. Hold short positions in Shanghai copper above 79,000 [2]. - Shanghai aluminum is expected to fluctuate in the short term. The peak of inventory accumulation in the off - season may be approaching, and the inventory is likely to be at a low level this year [3]. - The operating capacity of alumina is at a historical high, with supply surplus gradually emerging, and it will be in a weak and volatile state [3]. - Shanghai zinc is expected to rebound under pressure. In the short - term, it will stop falling and fluctuate, and in the medium - term, the idea of short - selling on rebounds is maintained [4]. - For nickel, it is in the middle and later stages of the rebound, and it is advisable to actively enter short positions [7]. - Shanghai tin has a tight fundamental situation, but is also affected by demand concerns. Hold short - term long positions based on the MA60 moving average [8]. - The lithium carbonate futures price shows a strong trend, and it is expected to fluctuate. Risk control should be done well [9]. - The industrial silicon futures price is expected to fluctuate, and there may be a callback risk if the policy expectation falls later [10]. - The polysilicon futures market is in a volatile adjustment situation where "policy logic is more important than fundamental logic" [11]. Summary by Metal Copper - Shanghai copper fluctuated on Wednesday, and the short positions above 79,000 in the main contract are held. The physical copper price in Shanghai is 78,770 yuan with a premium of 190 yuan. The refined - scrap price difference is within 1,000 yuan. The US government included hundreds of end - products with high steel and aluminum content in the 50% tariff list [2]. Aluminum, Alumina, and Aluminum Alloy - Shanghai aluminum fluctuated, and the spot in East China was at par. The downstream start - up is stable, and the peak of inventory accumulation in the off - season may be approaching. Cast aluminum alloy follows the fluctuation of Shanghai aluminum. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the profit of the aluminum alloy industry is poor. The alumina supply surplus is emerging, and the inventory and warehouse receipts are rising [3]. Zinc - In July, the import of zinc concentrates increased by 51.9% month - on - month to 501,400 physical tons, while the import of refined zinc decreased by 50.35% month - on - month to 17,900 tons. The short - term zinc price stops falling and fluctuates, and the medium - term is short - sold on rebounds [4]. Nickel and Stainless Steel - Shanghai nickel is in the middle and later stages of the rebound, and short positions should be actively entered. The social inventory of stainless steel has decreased for 6 consecutive times, but the downstream acceptance of high - price stainless steel is poor, and the supply is expected to increase [7]. Tin - Shanghai tin fluctuated with reduced positions. The fundamentals are tight, with a decrease in domestic tin concentrate imports in July and low - level customs clearance of Myanmar ore. The short - term long positions are held based on the MA60 moving average [8]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate futures price is volatile. The market is focused on the expectation after the shutdown of sub - standard enterprises for the 930 deadline. The fundamentals have limited guidance on the price [9]. Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon futures price fluctuates. The market sentiment cooled after the photovoltaic conference, but there is still a policy support expectation. The fundamentals have limited improvement, and the price in Xinjiang has decreased [10]. Polysilicon - The polysilicon futures price fluctuates. The market is in a situation where "policy logic is more important than fundamental logic", with a resistance level at the previous high of 53,000 yuan/ton and a support level at about 48,000 yuan/ton [11].

Core Viewpoint - The recent stock market performance shows a significant strength in small-cap stocks compared to large-cap stocks, driven by various factors including liquidity expectations and policy support [1] Group 1: Market Performance - On August 19, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.02%, while the CSI 300 and CSI 500 also experienced declines [1] - Small-cap stocks showed resilience, with the 1000 ETF Enhanced (159680) and the CSI 2000 Enhanced ETF (159552) achieving three consecutive days of gains, reaching historical highs [1] Group 2: Driving Factors - Analysts attribute the strong performance of small-cap stocks to three main factors: 1. Expectations of domestic and international liquidity easing, with a weaker dollar encouraging foreign capital inflow into A-shares, benefiting small-cap stocks [1] 2. Strengthened narratives in technology and other industries, with clear policy directions leading to sustained capital inflow [1] 3. A general market uptrend raising the overall market baseline, with policy expectations catalyzing a rebound in low-priced stocks [1] Group 3: Risks and Considerations - Despite the positive trends, there are concerns regarding the rapid increase in valuations, which may accumulate risks, necessitating attention to the divergence between fundamentals and market performance [1]

文 | 财华社，作者 | 飞鱼 8月18日，三大指数继续走强，沪指大涨0.85%，报3728.03点，盘中一度触及3745.94点，创下近10年新高，市场情绪 为之振奋。 多位分析人士认为，在存款利率不断下调，权益资产吸引力不断上升的背景下，越来越多的资金从银行存款转向保 险、基金、股票等更高收益的领域。 前海开源基金首席经济学家杨德龙指出，过去五年，经济储蓄增加近60万亿元，累计达到160万亿元，而国有大行一 年期存款利率跌破1%。居民储蓄需要寻找好的出口来进行投资，资本市场的走强恰好吸引了居民储蓄向资本市场的 大转移。 今日创业板大涨2.84%，4月上旬以来累计涨超41%，早已进入技术性牛市的范畴。此外，堪称人气指标的北证50指 数大涨6.79%，创下历史新高。 指数加速上行，叠加成交量不断放大，赚钱效应十分明显，让不少老股民高呼牛市已至。 值得注意的是，近日券商股、金融科技股走强，长城证券（002939.SZ）、东方财富（300059.SZ）、同花顺 （300033.SZ）等接连大涨，无疑更增添了牛市的氛围。 种种迹象表明，投资者加速跑步入场，害怕错过这难得的投资机遇。关于后续市场行情如何演变，多家机构 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Chengdu steel market is experiencing a fluctuating adjustment in mainstream product prices due to ongoing supply-demand contradictions, traditional off-season demand weakness, and changes in raw material costs [1][4]. Price Overview - Rebar (HRB400E 18-25mm) is quoted at 3170-3330 CNY/ton, down by 10-20 CNY/ton from the previous day, with limited high-price transactions [4]. - Medium and heavy plates (Q235B) are priced at 3870 CNY/ton for 8mm and 3500 CNY/ton for 20mm, facing downward pressure due to reduced manufacturing orders [4]. - Hot-rolled coils (Q235B/SS400) are quoted at 3420 CNY/ton for 3.0mm and 3360 CNY/ton for 4.75mm, with low demand from the automotive and home appliance sectors [4]. - Wire rod (HPB300 8-10mm) is priced at 3390-3490 CNY/ton, with general market transactions [5]. - Hot-rolled strip steel (Q235B 3.5mm*685) remains stable at 3440 CNY/ton, with a lack of strong price support from traders [6]. Market Dynamics Analysis - Demand Side: The off-season effect continues, with insufficient release of demand [6]. - Construction industry: Slow funding for infrastructure projects and limited real estate construction intensity lead to low new project initiation rates [7]. - Manufacturing: Weak demand for plate products, particularly medium and heavy plates, due to reduced downstream orders [8]. - Supply Side: High production and inventory pressures coexist [9]. - Local steel mills maintain high production levels, while external resources increase competition, leading to inventory pressure [9]. - Rumors of environmental production restrictions have not materialized, creating a contradiction between steel mills' pricing intentions and actual market transactions [10]. - Cost Side: Strong raw material prices support the bottom of steel prices [11]. - Iron ore and coke prices remain high, with steel billet costs rising to 3080 CNY/ton, compressing profit margins for steel mills [11]. - Macroeconomic and Futures Market: Policy expectations and financial attributes significantly influence the market [12]. - In July, special bond issuance exceeded 600 billion CNY, improving infrastructure investment expectations in Chengdu, but market sentiment remains cautious regarding policy implementation [12]. - Fluctuations in the futures market dominate spot market sentiment, with weak futures prices suppressing market confidence [12]. Market Outlook - In the short term, the Chengdu steel market is expected to continue fluctuating weakly [13]. - Demand Side: Insufficient enthusiasm for terminal procurement and ongoing off-season effects hinder significant improvements in transactions [13]. - Supply Side: High production levels and inventory pressures create significant resistance to price increases [14]. - Cost Side: Strong raw material prices provide support, but compressed profits may inhibit capacity release [15]. - In the long term, as infrastructure projects gradually materialize and environmental production restrictions are implemented, combined with the release of demand during the autumn construction peak, the market may see a recovery [15].

Group 1 - The National Index of Free Cash Flow has seen a strong increase of 1.16%, with notable stock performances from Anfu Technology (+8.46%), Shanghai Electric (+7.74%), and Ningbo Huaxiang (+6.33%) [1] - The Cash Flow ETF from Jiashi has recorded a trading volume of 9.821 million yuan, with an average daily trading volume of 86.81 million yuan over the past week [3] - The Cash Flow ETF Jiashi has experienced a significant growth in scale, increasing by 379 million yuan over the past week, leading among comparable funds [3] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Index of Free Cash Flow account for 57.66% of the index, with SAIC Motor, China National Offshore Oil, and Midea Group being the top three [3][5] - The People's Bank of China has conducted a 500 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a total of over 300 billion yuan in reverse repos this month [5] - The A-share market has entered a bullish phase driven by retail investor sentiment and foreign capital inflow, with retail investors being the core driving force [6]