Core Viewpoint - The recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have not significantly impacted commodity prices, with underlying market fundamentals appearing weak [1] Group 1: Commodity Market Analysis - Demand growth is slowing, and OPEC+ is increasing supply, which may lead to lower oil prices until the end of 2026 [1] - The potential price support from the Federal Reserve's rate cuts may be offset by other factors, limiting any additional support for commodity prices [1] Group 2: Dollar Index and Technical Analysis - The dollar index is testing key technical levels and may form a bearish closing reversal top pattern [1] - If confirmed, this pattern could trigger a pullback to the 50% support level at 97.021 [1] - Strong resistance is present at the 50-day moving average of 98.070 and the pivot resistance level of 98.238 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights significant trends in liquidity, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors, indicating potential investment opportunities and market dynamics in the coming months [4][5][6][7][10][11]. Liquidity - The London gold spot price reached a historical high of $3685 per ounce [4]. - The BCI small enterprise financing environment index for August 2025 was 46.37, with a month-on-month increase of 0.61% [4]. - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -2.8 percentage points in August 2025, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points [4]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - In early September, the average daily crude steel output of key enterprises increased by 7.19% month-on-month [5]. - Price changes for key materials included rebar up by 2.18%, cement price index up by 0.62%, and coal prices showing mixed trends [5]. - The national capacity utilization rates for blast furnaces, cement, asphalt, and all-steel tires increased by 0.17 percentage points, 9.20 percentage points, 4.2 percentage points, and 0.07 percentage points respectively [5]. Real Estate Completion Chain - The prices of titanium dioxide and flat glass remained stable, with glass gross profit at -58 yuan/ton and titanium dioxide at -1268 yuan/ton [6]. - The operating rate for flat glass this week was 76.01% [6]. Industrial Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires was at a five-year high of 73.66%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.20 percentage points [7]. - Major commodity prices showed varied performance, with cold-rolled steel up by 8.99% and copper down by 1.34% [7]. Subcategories - Iron ore prices reached a six-month high, with graphite electrode prices stable at 18000 yuan/ton [8]. - The price of electrolytic aluminum was 20840 yuan/ton, down by 1.00%, with a calculated profit of 3559 yuan/ton [8]. - The price of molybdenum concentrate was 4445 yuan/ton, down by 1.55%, while tungsten concentrate was 274500 yuan/ton, down by 4.19% [8]. Price Comparison Relationships - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore was 4.07 this week, with various price differentials noted among different steel products [9]. - The price difference between small rebar (used in real estate) and large rebar (used in infrastructure) was 110 yuan/ton, showing a decrease of 8.33% from the previous week [9]. Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in August 2025 was 47.20%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.1 percentage points [10]. - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates was 1120.23 points, down by 0.45% [10]. - The U.S. crude steel capacity utilization rate was 79.20%, with a month-on-month increase of 1.10 percentage points [10]. Valuation Percentiles - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index decreased by 0.44%, with the engineering machinery sector performing best at +6.10% [11]. - The PB ratio of the ordinary steel and industrial metals sectors relative to the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 35.56% and 81.90% respectively [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5] Core Insights - Iron ore prices have reached a six-month high, indicating strong demand in the market [2][3] - The construction and real estate sectors show signs of recovery, with a notable increase in crude steel production [24][44] - The profitability of certain materials, such as titanium dioxide and flat glass, remains low, reflecting challenges in the real estate completion chain [78] Summary by Relevant Sections Liquidity - The London gold spot price has reached a historical high of $3685 per ounce, reflecting strong global liquidity [11] - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for August 2025 is at 46.37, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.61% [20] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The average daily crude steel production of key enterprises in early September increased by 7.19% month-on-month [24] - The national average capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces is at 90.35%, up by 0.17 percentage points [44] Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires is at a five-year high, indicating robust demand in the industrial sector [2] - Major commodity prices show varied performance, with cold-rolled steel prices up by 8.99% and copper down by 1.34% [2] Sub-sectors - The price of iron ore is at 793 yuan per wet ton, reflecting a 0.6% increase week-on-week [10] - The price of graphite electrodes remains stable at 18,000 yuan per ton, with a slight decrease in comprehensive profit margins [10] Valuation Metrics - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.44%, while the engineering machinery sector showed the best performance with a 6.10% increase [4] - The PB ratio of the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.52, indicating potential for recovery [4] Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in August 2025 is at 47.20%, reflecting a slight month-on-month increase [3]

Core Insights - The recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have not significantly impacted commodity prices [1] - Any potential price support from the decline in U.S. interest rates may be offset by other factors, indicating a generally weak fundamental outlook for the commodity market [1] - Oil prices are expected to decline from now until the end of 2026 due to slowing demand growth and increased supply from OPEC+ [1] - The extent to which the Fed's rate cuts have been priced in by the market may limit any additional support for commodity prices and could even act as a resistance [1]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights significant trends in liquidity, construction, real estate, and industrial sectors, indicating fluctuations in prices and production levels across various commodities and industries. Group 1: Liquidity - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for August 2025 is at 46.37, with a month-on-month increase of 0.61% [4] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference is at -2.8 percentage points in August 2025, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points [4] - The current price of London gold is at $3643 per ounce [4] Group 2: Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - In late August, the average daily production of crude steel from key enterprises decreased by 7.94% month-on-month [5] - Price changes this week include rebar down by 1.53%, cement price index down by 0.57%, rubber down by 1.00%, coke down by 3.40%, coking coal down by 0.93%, and iron ore up by 0.38% [5] - The national blast furnace capacity utilization rate increased by 4.39 percentage points, cement by 8.00 percentage points, while asphalt and full-steel tire operating rates changed by -1.8 percentage points and +5.81 percentage points respectively [5] Group 3: Real Estate Completion Chain - The prices of titanium dioxide and flat glass increased by 0.39% and remained unchanged respectively, with flat glass gross profit at -58 yuan/ton and titanium dioxide at -1277 yuan/ton [6] - The operating rate for flat glass this week is at 76.01% [6] Group 4: Industrial Products Chain - Major commodity price changes this week include cold-rolled steel down by 2.63%, copper up by 1.36%, and aluminum up by 1.79%, with corresponding gross profit changes of -591.05%, a loss of 0.59%, and an increase of 13.04% respectively [7] - The national semi-steel tire operating rate is at 73.46%, with a month-on-month increase of 5.99 percentage points [7] Group 5: Subcategories - The price of electrolytic aluminum reached a year-to-date high at 21,050 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 1.79% and estimated profit at 3,683 yuan/ton (excluding tax) [8] - The price of copper is at 81,140 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 1.36% [8] - The price of molybdenum concentrate is at 4,515 yuan/ton, down by 1.95%, while tungsten concentrate is at 286,500 yuan/ton, down by 0.87% [8] Group 6: Price Comparison Relationships - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is at 4.00 this week [9] - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel is 240 yuan/ton, while the price difference between Shanghai cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel is 290 yuan/ton, down by 40 yuan/ton [9] - The price difference between small rebar (mainly used in real estate) and large rebar (mainly used in infrastructure) is 120 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 20.00% [9] Group 7: Export Chain - In August 2025, China's PMI new export orders are at 47.20%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.1 percentage points [10] - The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) composite index is at 1,125.30 points this week, down by 2.07% [10] - The U.S. crude steel capacity utilization rate is at 79.20%, with a month-on-month increase of 1.10 percentage points [10] Group 8: Valuation Percentiles - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index increased by 1.38%, with the best-performing cyclical sector being real estate at +5.98% [11] - The PB ratio of the general steel sector relative to the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets is currently at 0.53, with the highest value since 2013 being 0.82 [11]

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices are trading below their highest closing levels since May 2024, as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since Trump's return to the White House [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Industrial metals started the week strong, with London copper rising over 1%, marking a year-to-date increase of over 15% [1] - As of now, London Metal Exchange copper prices have decreased by approximately 0.4% to $10,150 per ton [1] - Aluminum prices have slightly retreated from a six-month high, while zinc prices have dipped from their year-to-date peak [1] Group 2: Federal Reserve Expectations - Investors widely anticipate a 25 basis point rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week [1] - The market is particularly focused on the central bank's guidance regarding future easing measures [1] Group 3: Impact on Commodities - Rate cuts typically boost demand and weaken the dollar, which in turn supports commodity prices by lowering the purchasing cost for holders of other currencies [1]

Core Viewpoints - The transmission effect of upstream price increases to downstream is weakening, with PPI showing marginal improvement in August due to significant recovery in commodity prices [2][10][70] - The overall PPI remained at 0% month-on-month, primarily due to low capacity utilization in downstream sectors, which hindered the reflection of upstream price increases [2][10][70] PPI Analysis - In August, PPI year-on-year decreased by 2.9%, an improvement of 0.7 percentage points from the previous month, aligning with market expectations [2][10][70] - Major commodities like coal and steel continued to rise, contributing positively to PPI, while international oil price declines negatively impacted domestic oil prices [2][10][70] - Downstream sectors are experiencing significant price reductions, with PPI declines in industries such as food and automobiles, which saw respective month-on-month decreases of 0.3% [2][10][70] CPI Analysis - CPI year-on-year fell to -0.4% in August, influenced by a high base from the previous year and weak food prices, with food CPI dropping by 4.3% [3][23][50] - The core CPI is expanding, with core goods CPI rising by 0.1 percentage points to 0.9%, driven by high gold prices and demand from the third batch of national subsidies [3][29][71] - Service CPI showed slight growth, supported by summer travel and healthcare service reforms, while rental prices remained weak due to high youth unemployment [4][33][62] Future Outlook - Commodity prices are expected to continue rising, but excess supply in downstream sectors may limit the transmission of price increases from upstream [4][72] - Year-end PPI is projected to recover to a maximum of -2.1%, while CPI may remain negative in Q3 but could turn positive in Q4 due to policy support for service consumption [4][72]

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In August, the CPI decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, compared to a previous value of 0% and an expectation of -0.2%[7] - The PPI recorded a year-on-year decline of 2.9%, improving from -3.6% previously, aligning with market expectations[7] - The overall PPI month-on-month remained at 0%, primarily due to low capacity utilization in downstream sectors, which hindered price transmission from upstream[2] Group 2: Price Transmission and Sector Analysis - Upstream price increases contributed positively to PPI month-on-month, with a calculated impact of 0.3% from commodity prices[1] - Downstream sectors, particularly in food and automotive industries, saw PPI declines of 0.3% each, reflecting significant price drops[2] - The core CPI for core goods rose by 0.1 percentage points to 0.9%, driven by high gold prices and demand from trade-in programs[3] Group 3: Future Outlook - Commodity prices are expected to continue rising, but excess supply in downstream sectors may limit the transmission of upstream price increases, keeping inflation weak throughout the year[4] - By year-end, PPI is projected to recover to a maximum of -2.1% year-on-year, while CPI may remain negative in Q3 but could turn positive in Q4[4] - Risks include potential tightening in food and energy supplies, which could further impact CPI dynamics[5]

Core Insights - Gold and crude oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday, indicating a bullish trend in these commodities [1] - Copper prices remained stable, showing little change from the previous close, suggesting a lack of volatility in this market [1] - Silver prices experienced a significant increase of over 1%, reflecting heightened investor interest in precious metals [1]

Group 1: Report Core View - In August, the year-on-year decline of CPI exceeded expectations, and the inflation remained low. The decline of PPI narrowed. In the short term, the price center of domestic demand - type commodities is expected to move up, and the decline of PPI will gradually narrow. With the implementation of policies, CPI is expected to gradually recover and rise [3][4][5]. Group 2: Specific Data Analysis CPI - In August, CPI year - on - year growth was - 0.4%, expected - 0.2%, previous value 0%; month - on - month 0%, expected 0.1%, previous value 0.4%. The inflation decline exceeded market expectations, mainly due to the high comparison base in the same period last year and the lower - than - seasonal increase in food prices this month [3]. - Food prices decreased by 4.3% year - on - year, with the decline expanding by 2.7 percentage points compared with last month, pulling down CPI year - on - year by about 0.51 percentage points. Non - food prices rose by 0.5%, up 0.2% from last month, pulling up CPI year - on - year by 0.43% [3]. - Core CPI year - on - year increase continued to expand for the 4th month. This month, core CPI excluding food and energy prices rose by 0.9% year - on - year, with the increase expanding by 0.1 percentage point compared with last month [3]. - Service prices rose by 0.6% year - on - year, with the increase expanding by 0.1 percentage point compared with last month, affecting CPI year - on - year increase by about 0.23 percentage points [4]. PPI - In August, PPI year - on - year growth was - 2.9%, expected - 2.9%, previous value - 3.6%. The year - on - year decline of PPI narrowed by 0.7 percentage points compared with last month, the first narrowing since March this year [4]. - In the 2.9% year - on - year decline of PPI in August, the carry - over effect was about - 0.7 percentage points, and the new effect of price changes this year was about - 2.2 percentage points [4]. Group 3: Factors Affecting Prices CPI - The high comparison base in the same period last year and the lower - than - seasonal increase in food prices led to the year - on - year decline of CPI [3]. - The continuous effectiveness of policies to expand domestic demand and promote consumption led to the continuous expansion of the year - on - year increase of core CPI [3]. PPI - Domestically, the continuous optimization of the market competition order, the growth of new development drivers, and the increase in upgraded consumption demand led to the narrowing of the year - on - year decline of PPI [4]. - Internationally, OPEC+ production increase and the short - term easing of the Russia - Ukraine relationship led to the overall decline of the crude oil price center; the overall increase in overseas commodity demand and the weakening of the US dollar led to the overall rebound of non - ferrous prices [3][4]. Group 4: Future Price Trends - As China gradually enters the peak season of commodity consumption, the construction of real estate and infrastructure projects will speed up, and overseas demand is improving. The demand side will be strengthened in the short term. With the deepening of anti - involution in relevant domestic industries, the price center of domestic demand - type commodities is expected to move up [3][4]. - The decline of PPI will gradually narrow, and prices are expected to gradually stabilize with the continuous manifestation of policy effects [3][4][5]. - CPI is expected to gradually recover and rise as domestic demand policies are further strengthened and implemented, and the impact of the high base in the same period last year is gradually eliminated [3][4][5].