Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints The report provides a comprehensive overview of the futures market, including spot prices, fundamental information, supply - demand dynamics, macro news, fund flows, etc. It shows the current situation and trends in the agricultural and energy futures markets, as well as the impact of international and domestic economic data on the market. 3. Summary by Directory 01 Spot Quotes - Closing prices and price changes of various futures such as Malaysian palm oil, Brent crude oil, US crude oil, US soybeans, etc. are presented. For example, the closing price of Malaysian palm oil 12 (BMD) is 4453.00, with a previous - day decline of 1.37% and an overnight decline of 0.29%. [1] - Latest prices and price changes of various currencies are also given, like the US dollar index at 98.44 with a 0.61% increase. [1] 02 Spot Quotes (Continued) - Spot prices, basis, and basis changes of DCE palm oil 2601, DCE豆油 2601, and DCE豆粕 2601 in different regions are provided. For instance, the spot price of DCE palm oil 2601 in North China is 9340, with a basis of 100 and no change in basis compared to the previous day. [2] - CNF quotes and CNF premium information for imported soybeans from different regions are included, such as the CNF premium of Brazilian soybeans being 289 cents per bushel and the CNF quote being 477 dollars per ton. [2] 03 Important Fundamental Information - **产区天气** - The future weather outlook (September 30 - October 4) for US soybean - producing states shows that temperatures are generally high and precipitation varies. Some states have above - normal temperatures and above - median precipitation. [3][4] - The weather in the US Midwest will become dry over the weekend and next week, which will help with the harvest. However, scattered showers in the south and east may delay the harvest in the short term but improve drought conditions. [5] - **国际供需** - MPOA estimates that Malaysian palm oil production from September 1 - 20 decreased by 4.26% compared to the same period last month, with different changes in different regions. [7] - ITS and AmSpec data show that Malaysian palm oil exports from September 1 - 25 increased by 12.9% and 11.3% respectively compared to the same period last month. [7][8] - USDA reports show that US soybean, soybean meal, and soybean oil export sales from September 1 - 18 met expectations, with different trends in current - year and next - year sales. [9][10] - Deral estimates that the soybean production in Paraná state in the 2025/26 season is 2194 tons, slightly lower than the August forecast. [10] - Argentina re - implemented export withholding taxes on grains, beef, and poultry after reaching a sales limit. After a three - day suspension of soybean export taxes, Argentina's soybean exports reached a seven - year high. [9][10] - India purchased 300,000 tons of soybean oil from Argentina in two days, with delivery from October to March next year. [11] - **国内供需** - On September 25, the total trading volume of soybean oil and palm oil was 2300 tons, a 91% decrease compared to the previous day. [13] - On September 25, the trading volume of soybean meal in major domestic oil mills was 12.39 tons, a decrease of 12.49 tons compared to the previous day. The operating rate of oil mills was 59.79%, a 1.49% increase from the previous day. [13] - On September 25, the "农产品批发价格200指数" and the "菜篮子" product wholesale price index remained unchanged. The average price of pork decreased by 0.8% and the price of eggs decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous day. [14] 04 Macro News - **国际要闻** - CME's "美联储观察" shows that the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in October is 14.5% and the probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut is 85.5%. [14] - US economic data such as initial jobless claims, durable goods orders, trade deficit, GDP, PCE, and personal consumption expenditure show different trends compared to expectations and previous values. [14][15] - The eurozone's M3 money supply annual growth rate in August was 2.9%, lower than expected. [15] - **国内要闻** - On September 25, the US dollar/Chinese yuan exchange rate was 7.1118, up 41 points (yuan depreciation). [16] - On September 25, the Chinese central bank conducted 4835 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations and 6000 billion yuan of MLF operations, with a net investment of 2965 billion yuan. [16] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce decided to launch a trade and investment barrier investigation against Mexico's relevant China - related restrictive measures on September 25. [16] 05 Fund Flows On September 25, 2025, the futures market had a net capital outflow of 5.357 billion yuan, including a net outflow of 630 million yuan from commodity futures and 5.276 billion yuan from stock index futures, while treasury bond futures had a net inflow of 564 million yuan. [19] 06 Arbitrage Tracking No relevant information provided.

The U.S. economy is looking stronger than many people previously thought, which is giving way to a reconsideration by traders of how low interest rates might need to go into next year. ...

Europe-listed stocks listed are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday, as investors await the latest U.S. jobs data.Futures tied to the FTSE 100 were last seen trading 0.2% lower, while those linked to the German DAX index and France's CAC 40 were flat.On Thursday, the U.S. Labor Department will release its latest weekly jobs data. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the cooling labor market was overriding concerns about sticky inflation, prompting the central bank's first int ...

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu After relentlessly pushing higher and higher, global share markets seem to have run out of reasons to rally further as investors come to grips with how stretched valuations are. Wall Street closed lower for a second day and that provided little direction for Asia, with stocks here mostly sticking to tight ranges. Chinese bluechips, however, were an exception, up 0.9%, catching up on the global AI surge. Europe is also set for a flat ...

Group 1: Trade and Economic Policies - The United States has finalized a tariff agreement with the European Union, imposing a 15% tariff on EU automobiles and parts starting August 1, while certain pharmaceuticals, aircraft, and metals will be exempt from tariffs starting September 1 [1] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra expressed dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chairman Powell for not establishing a clear agenda for interest rate cuts, advocating for a reduction of 100-150 basis points by year-end [1] Group 2: Monetary Policy and Economic Indicators - Federal Reserve official Daly fully supports the recent interest rate cut and suggests that further policy adjustments may be necessary to restore price stability while supporting the labor market [1] - Bank of England Governor Bailey indicated that there is still room for interest rate cuts, depending on the trajectory of inflation and current signs of labor market weakness [1] Group 3: Housing Market - In August, new home sales in the U.S. reached an annualized total of 800,000 units, significantly exceeding the expected 650,000 units, marking a 20.5% month-over-month increase, the fastest growth since early 2022 [1] - The inventory of unsold new homes fell to 490,000 units, the lowest level this year [1] Group 4: Global Market Dynamics - The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 0.37% to 46,121.28 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw declines of 0.28% and 0.33%, respectively [4] - COMEX gold and silver futures dropped by 1.24% and 1.11%, respectively [5] Group 5: Commodity Prices - U.S. crude oil futures rose by 2.21% to $64.81 per barrel, and Brent crude oil futures increased by 1.93% to $68.26 per barrel [6]

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) is at a critical juncture in monetary policy, with a consensus among members that the current deposit facility rate of 2% is appropriate, and the threshold for short-term adjustments is considered high [1][2] - ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated that inflation risks are balanced, and the eurozone's output is still expanding, with growth expected to recover after a slowdown [1][2] - There is a divergence in views among eurozone central bank governors, with some advocating for caution and others supporting a more accommodative stance to achieve inflation targets and support economic growth [2][3] Group 2 - The upcoming December meeting of the ECB is anticipated to provide clearer insights into economic forecasts, particularly regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs on the eurozone [2] - The ECB President Christine Lagarde's position is seen as a key variable in breaking the current policy deadlock, as she has not publicly commented on the balance of inflation risks [2][3] - A participant in a closed-door meeting indicated that while the 2% inflation target has been reached, the sustainability of this target remains uncertain and will be addressed in the December meeting [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate target range, marking its first rate cut of 2025 and the fourth consecutive cut since 2024 [2] Group 1: Impact on Domestic Banks - Following the Fed's rate cut, domestic banks in China have begun to adjust their USD fixed deposit rates, with many local banks reducing rates that were previously above 4% [3] - Huashang Bank lowered its USD fixed deposit rates by 25 basis points, with new rates for 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month deposits set at 3.75%, 3.85%, and 3.90% respectively [3] - Xi'an Bank and Chongqing Three Gorges Bank are also expected to lower their USD fixed deposit rates, with Xi'an Bank's rates dropping from 3.6%, 4.1%, 4.3%, and 4.3% to 3.2%, 3.6%, 3.98%, and 3.98% for various terms [3][4] Group 2: Customer Strategies - Customers are advised to deposit USD quickly to lock in rates above 4% before further reductions take effect [4] - Chen Li, a customer, received notice of a significant rate cut from Guangdong Huaxing Bank before the Fed's decision, prompting her to secure deposits at higher rates [5] - Chen's experience highlights the trend of customers acting swiftly to secure higher rates before anticipated cuts, as she managed to deposit funds at rates above 4% prior to the adjustments [6] Group 3: Hong Kong Market Dynamics - In contrast to mainland banks, many banks in Hong Kong continue to offer attractive USD fixed deposit rates, with some rates exceeding 3% [8] - A virtual bank in Hong Kong launched a promotional USD fixed deposit with a rate of 5.09%, attracting significant customer interest [8][9] - Major banks in Hong Kong, such as HSBC and Bank of China Hong Kong, have maintained their USD deposit rates despite the Fed's rate cut, with rates around 3.5% to 3.7% for various terms [9][10]

Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images The Fed continues to emphasize that it currently has no "risk-free" path. Key Takeaways Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the economy is pulling the central bank's policy in two different directions, as the job market weakens while inflation remains elevated. The central bank has started cutting interest rates, but could change its strategy if inflation gets worse. Two other Fed policymakers spoke Tuesday, with one advocating for gradual rate cuts and the other for more dec ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday the central bank is in a “challenging situation” with an ongoing risk of faster-than-expected inflation at the same time that weak job growth has raised concern about the health of the labor market.In comments prepared for delivery to Rhode Island’s Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Powell offered little indication of when he thinks the Fed might next cut interest rates, noting that there was danger to both cutting too fast and risking a new surge of in ...

Let's get to Kevin Hanks live at the CBOE and the pre-bell playbook. What's going on there. Good morning, Kevin. Good morning, Nicole.A quiet morning for futures and most uh products moving the markets this morning, but remember yesterday we opened down and fired higher the minute the market opened. So, a very quiet market to start the morning. You know, uh a lot of the futures are very close to unchanged.You've got 10-year yields slightly lower. You got the dollar slightly lower, but all very close to home ...