Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content Core Viewpoints - Last week, copper prices fluctuated at a high level. The main reason was that the unexpected increase in the US PPI slightly cooled the interest - rate cut expectation. The hawks and doves within the Fed have significant differences on whether sufficient interest - rate cuts are needed this year. Gradual and small - scale interest - rate cuts may still be the baseline scenario. Fundamentally, the accident - hit mine under Codelco is expected to lose about 20,000 - 30,000 tons of production, and the Panama project has no hope of resuming production this year. The global shortage of concentrates restricts the release of global refined copper production capacity. The inventory accumulation in the domestic off - season is limited, and the near - month structure has changed from flat to a slightly B structure [2]. - Overall, the general recovery of the US September interest - rate cut expectation, the continuous alleviation of global economic growth concerns after the implementation of tariffs, the good results of the Trump - Putin meeting that may promote US - Russia trade and boost the risk appetite of global capital markets, and China's anti - involution and steady - growth policies will effectively boost the demand for the non - ferrous metal market. However, the year - on - year growth rates of industrial added value and social retail sales in July were slightly lower than expected. Fundamentally, there are continuous disruptions at overseas mines, the inventory accumulation speed in the domestic off - season is slow, and no large amount of US copper has flowed out. It is expected that copper prices will maintain a high - level fluctuation in the short term [3][12] Summary by Directory Market Data - LME copper price on August 15 was $9,760.00/ton, down $8.00 (-0.08%) from August 8; COMEX copper price was 448.9 cents/pound, up 0.4 cents (0.09%); SHFE copper price was 79,060 yuan/ton, up 570 yuan (0.73%); international copper price was 70,180 yuan/ton, up 530 yuan (0.76%). The Shanghai - London ratio rose from 8.04 to 8.10, and the LME spot premium/discount was -$93.75/ton, down $24.20 (34.80%) [4]. - As of August 15, LME inventory was 155,800 tons, down 50 tons (-0.03%); COMEX inventory was 267,195 short tons, up 3,055 short tons (1.16%); SHFE inventory was 86,343 tons, up 4,428 tons (5.41%); Shanghai bonded - area inventory was 80,600 tons, up 5,100 tons (6.75%); total inventory was 589,938 tons, up 12,533 tons (2.17%) [7] Market Analysis and Outlook - Last week, copper prices fluctuated at a high level due to the unexpected increase in the US PPI cooling the interest - rate cut expectation. Fundamentally, Codelco's accident - hit mine is expected to lose about 20,000 - 30,000 tons of production, and the Panama project has no hope of resuming production this year. The global shortage of concentrates restricts the release of global refined copper production capacity, and the domestic off - season inventory accumulation is limited [8]. - As of August 15, the total inventory of LME, COMEX, SHFE, and Shanghai bonded area rose to 589,000 tons, and the global inventory continued to rebound. The LME copper inventory was basically flat, and the cancelled warrant ratio remained at 7.4%; the SHFE inventory increased slightly by 4,000 tons, and the inventory accumulation in the off - season was relatively limited; the Shanghai bonded - area inventory increased by 5,000 tons. The Shanghai - London ratio rose to 8.1 [8]. - In the macro - aspect, the US July PPI increased by 0.9% year - on - year and month - on - month, exceeding market expectations. The core PPI rose to 3.7%, much higher than the previous value of 2.6%. After the data was released, the September interest - rate cut expectation slightly declined. There are significant differences within the Fed on whether sufficient interest - rate cuts are needed this year [9][10]. - In terms of supply and demand, most areas of Codelco's Teniente project have resumed production, but the affected area is a new area for capacity improvement in the next 3 - 5 years. The Panama copper mine has basically no hope of resuming production this year. The domestic spot TC has slightly rebounded to -$38/ton, and the mine - end interference rate is still rising. In July, China's electrolytic copper production was 1.175 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 14.2%. However, affected by the increasingly tight supply of cold materials, non - CSPT smelters have started to slightly reduce production. From the demand side, the construction of power grid investment projects has slightly weakened, dragging down the operating rate of cable enterprises. The overall domestic demand has slightly decelerated month - on - month but still has resilience year - on - year [11] Industry News - Codelco has restarted the underground mining and processing operations of its EI Teniente mine in Chile. Eight underground areas that were evaluated as safe by the mining and labor departments resumed production last weekend, and the smelter also restarted. Four other mining areas near the accident site on July 31 are still closed, and relevant investigations are underway. The eight areas that resumed production account for about 82% of the total production [13]. - Chilean state - owned mining enterprise ENAMI has officially launched an investment recruitment plan to attract investors for a $1.7 - billion smelter. After the renovation, the annual processing capacity of the smelter will reach 850,000 tons of copper concentrates, and the annual production capacity will be 240,000 tons of copper cathodes [14]. - The official data shows that Zambia's copper production in the second quarter declined, posing a risk to the goal of increasing copper production to 1 million tons this year. If the first - quarter production is not revised, the second - quarter production was about 215,644 tons, a quarter - on - quarter decrease of about 4%. The production in the second quarter was affected by problems at four producers [15] Relevant Charts - The report provides multiple charts, including the price trends of SHFE copper and LME copper, LME copper inventory, global visible inventory, SHFE and bonded - area inventory, LME inventory and cancelled warrants, COMEX inventory and cancelled warrants, SHFE copper basis, refined - scrap copper price difference, LME copper premium/discount, SHFE copper inter - period spread, copper import profit and loss, copper concentrate spot TC, COMEX copper non - commercial net long position ratio, and LME copper investment fund net position change [16][22][24][28][32]

Core Viewpoint - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecast from 2.8% to 3% due to a decrease in living costs and relatively stable global trade, with a slight increase expected to 3.1% by 2026 [1] Economic Growth Projections - Developed economies are projected to grow at rates of 1.5% and 1.6% for the current and next year, respectively [1] - Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to achieve growth rates of 4% and 4.3% for the current and next year, respectively [1]

Group 1 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts global economic growth at 3.0% for this year, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the April prediction, and 3.1% for 2026, also up by 0.1 percentage points [1] - The global trade growth forecast has been raised by 0.9 percentage points to 2.6% for this year, indicating resilience in the global economy amid increasing uncertainties [1] - China's economic growth forecast has been adjusted upward by 0.8 percentage points to 5.6% for this year, and by 0.2 percentage points to 4.4% for next year [1] - The growth forecast for India has been slightly increased by 0.2 percentage points to 6.4% for this year and by 0.1 percentage points for next year [1] - Developed economies' growth predictions have been raised by 0.1 percentage points to 1.5% for this year and 1.6% for next year [1] - The U.S. economic growth forecast has been increased by 0.1 percentage points to 1.9% for this year and by 0.3 percentage points to 2.0% for next year [1] - The growth forecast for developing countries has been raised by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1% for this year and by 0.1 percentage points to 4.0% for next year [1] - The Eurozone growth forecast has been adjusted upward by 0.2 percentage points to 1.0% for this year, while the next year's forecast remains at 1.2% [1] Group 2 - The IMF warns that there are still widespread downside risks to the economic situation, including potential increases in average tariff rates and unresolved trade tensions stemming from the Trump administration [2] - Ongoing uncertainties may begin to suppress economic activity, while geopolitical tensions could exacerbate inflationary pressures and disrupt supply chains [2] - High debt levels, unstable public finances, and various structural imbalances continue to pose significant risks [2]

Group 1: Global Economic Outlook - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly raised its global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 3% and 3.1%, respectively, an increase of 0.2 and 0.1 percentage points from the previous April predictions [1] - Despite the upward revision, the IMF warns that the global economy still faces significant risks due to potential rebounds in U.S. tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and expanding fiscal deficits [2][4] - The report highlights that the effective tariff rates may rebound, leading to a slowdown in economic growth, as substantial and permanent tariff agreements have not been achieved [4] Group 2: Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Companies - U.S. companies, particularly in the automotive sector, are experiencing significant financial losses due to tariffs, with General Motors reporting a $1.1 billion loss in Q2 attributed to tariffs, and an expected total loss of $4 billion to $5 billion for the year [7] - Stellantis has indicated that U.S. tariffs will result in a projected loss of approximately $1.7 billion by 2025, leading to layoffs of 900 employees in response to rising costs [8] - The tariffs are not only increasing costs for U.S. manufacturers but are also failing to create jobs, contradicting the intended economic benefits of the tariff policies [8] Group 3: Economic Policy Critique - The IMF's chief economist argues that the U.S. government's focus on reducing trade deficits through tariffs overlooks the fundamental domestic policy issues contributing to these deficits, such as fiscal policy leading to public deficits of 6%-7% [8] - The current tariff policies are unlikely to significantly reduce trade deficits, as they do not address the underlying causes, which are primarily domestic economic policies [8]

Core Viewpoint - China's commitment to open cooperation is essential for both its own economic growth and the global economy, emphasizing that a prosperous China contributes to a prosperous world [1] Group 1: Economic Development - China has become a major trading partner for over 150 countries and regions, showcasing its open and inclusive approach to international trade [1] - The country is actively participating in global economic events such as the China International Import Expo, Canton Fair, and China International Fair for Trade in Services, attracting international businesses [1] Group 2: Global Economic Stability - Despite the complex international economic environment, China positions itself as a stabilizing force and a safe haven for global economic activities [1] - The message emphasizes that regardless of external challenges, China's doors to openness will continue to expand [1]

Economic Growth Forecast - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised China's 2025 economic growth forecast by 0.8 percentage points to 4.8%, reflecting stronger-than-expected economic momentum in the first half of the year [1][2][5] - China's GDP growth for the first half of 2025 was reported at 5.3%, exceeding market expectations, primarily driven by strong exports and supportive fiscal measures [2][6] - The IMF also adjusted the 2026 growth forecast for China upward by 0.2 percentage points to 4.2% [2] Foreign Investment and Market Confidence - Over a dozen international financial institutions have raised their growth forecasts for China, with notable increases from Morgan Stanley, Nomura, and Goldman Sachs, indicating strong foreign confidence in China's economic prospects [7][8] - In the first five months of the year, direct investment and securities investment in China saw significant increases, with net inflows of $127.3 billion and a 46% quarter-on-quarter growth in the second quarter [7][8] Global Economic Context - The IMF has slightly raised global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 3.0% and 3.1%, respectively, amid ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs and geopolitical tensions [9] - The report emphasizes the need for countries to collaborate pragmatically to reduce trade and investment barriers, highlighting the evolving global trade environment as countries seek alternatives to the U.S. market [1][10] Structural Reforms and Policy Support - China's government has been implementing strategic measures to promote economic growth, focusing on structural reforms and sustainable growth rather than short-term recovery [6][7] - The core inflation rate in China is projected to remain low at 0.5% in 2025, providing room for monetary and fiscal policy flexibility [5][6]

Group 1 - Recent fluctuations in copper prices have intensified compared to the second quarter, with two notable spikes in late June and late July driven by a weakening US dollar and inventory depletion in non-US regions, as well as domestic sentiment around "anti-involution" [1] - The recent rise in copper prices has been limited due to the upcoming tariff decision, with the market's concerns about economic prospects not escalating further during trade negotiations between the US and other countries [1][9] - The "anti-involution" sentiment has led to increased optimism in the industrial sector, but the actual impact on copper prices has been muted, primarily driven by emotional factors rather than substantial demand [2] Group 2 - The current tight supply of copper concentrate is expected to persist in the short term, with domestic smelters facing challenges due to low processing fees, although the production of refined copper has increased by 9.5% year-on-year [5][6] - The upcoming US tariffs on copper imports, potentially increasing from 25% to 50%, could significantly alter global copper trade dynamics, leading to increased inventories in non-US regions [8] - Recent trade negotiations between the US and other countries have alleviated some market concerns, with the IMF slightly raising global economic growth forecasts, particularly for China [9]

Core Viewpoint - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) describes the global economic situation as "maintaining fragile resilience amid ongoing uncertainty," with projected growth rates for 2025 and 2026 slightly increased compared to previous forecasts [1][3]. Economic Growth Projections - The IMF forecasts global economic growth rates of 3.0% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, reflecting an increase of 0.2 and 0.1 percentage points respectively from earlier predictions [1]. - Emerging markets and developing economies are expected to grow at rates of 4.1% and 4.0% in 2025 and 2026, with China's growth rate for 2025 adjusted up by 0.8 percentage points to 4.8% [7]. Inflation Expectations - Global inflation is projected to decline, with rates expected to reach 4.2% in 2025 and 3.6% in 2026, although significant disparities exist among different economies [1][10]. - The IMF anticipates that U.S. inflation will remain above the 2% target level, while inflation in the Eurozone is expected to be more moderate [10]. Trade Volume Adjustments - The IMF has raised its 2025 global trade volume forecast by 0.9 percentage points but lowered the 2026 forecast by 0.6 percentage points, citing increased uncertainty in trade policies [4]. - A weaker dollar is expected to amplify tariff impacts rather than mitigate them, with U.S. fiscal policies potentially offsetting some negative effects on the current account balance [4][5]. Fiscal Vulnerabilities - The IMF warns of increasing global fiscal vulnerabilities, with some economies, including Brazil, France, and the U.S., projected to face significant fiscal deficits amid historically high public debt levels [5]. - Concerns over fiscal sustainability may lead to increased term premiums, particularly in the U.S., tightening global financial conditions and potentially causing market volatility [5].

Core Viewpoint - Allianz Global Investors suggests that the Bank of Japan is unlikely to provide strong policy guidance in its upcoming meeting, maintaining a flexible communication approach [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Monetary Policy Outlook** - The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged while avoiding the impression of a completely stagnant policy [1] - **Market Focus** - Attention will be on Governor Kazuo Ueda's assessment of the changing risk environment [1] - **External Factors** - The US-Japan trade agreement has alleviated a key source of external uncertainty, but domestic political risks in Japan have increased [1] - **Global Economic Concerns** - There are ongoing worries regarding global economic growth, as only a few countries have finalized trade agreements [1]

尽管贸易紧张局势和地缘政治风险挥之不去，但弱势美元和"打了折扣"的关税为全球经济提供了意想不到的缓冲。IMF将2026年全球经济增长预 期从3.0%上调至3.1%，2025年预期从2.8%上调至3.0%。美国和中国的经济增长预期也获得上调。 7月29日（周二），国际货币基金组织（IMF）最新《世界经济展望》报告，为笼罩在贸易战阴影下的全球经济带来了些许曙光。 国际货币基金组织（IMF）上调了其对全球经济增长的预测，指出弱势美元和低于预期的美国关税，共同为世界经济提供了缓冲，使其得以展现 出一种"薄弱的韧性"。 IMF预计，2026年全球经济增长率将达到3.1%，高于4月份预测的3.0%；2025年的增长预期也从2.8%上调至3.0%。作为世界最大的两个经济体， 美国和中国的增长前景同样获得了上调。 IMF首席经济学家Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas表示，美元走弱缓解了全球金融环境，因为这降低了许多新兴市场和外国公司以美元计价的债务的偿债 成本。同时，他指出，目前美国对进口商品征收的有效关税率约为17%，低于4月份预测时所依据的24%，"关税压力有所缓解"。 然而，IMF警告称，这种复苏的根基 ...