Report Overview - The report is a copper monthly report for August 2025, released by AVIC Futures [2] Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly mention an industry investment rating Report's Core View - In September, it is recommended to buy on dips. The Fed is likely to cut interest rates, which will loosen liquidity and open up upward space for copper prices. Coupled with the tight supply of copper mines and the traditional peak consumption season from September to October, copper prices may fluctuate strongly. It is recommended to maintain the operation strategy of buying on dips, with attention paid to the pressure at the 81,000 yuan mark [6][7] Summaries by Directory 1. Market Outlook - In September, it is recommended to buy on dips. The overseas focus is on the Fed's September interest - rate meeting, with a high probability of a rate cut. If the rate cut is greater than or equal to 25bps, it is considered bullish; less than 25bps is neutral. The Q3 rate cuts will continue to open up space, and two rate cuts are still expected this year, which will relieve the upward pressure on metals. The euro - zone economic data has improved significantly, and the sustainability of the improvement should be monitored. The domestic economy is generally stable, with the RMB exchange rate strengthening. There is still a large policy space in the fourth quarter, and there is a possibility of further rate cuts and reserve - requirement ratio cuts. The tight supply of copper mines this year is stronger than last year, and the traditional peak consumption season from September to October also supports copper prices. Copper prices may fluctuate strongly, and the operation strategy of buying on dips is recommended [6][7] 2. Market Review - In August, copper prices maintained a high - level consolidation. On August 1, the lowest price of Shanghai copper reached 77,960 yuan/ton, and on August 25, the highest price reached 79,830 yuan/ton. The market's focus shifted to the Fed's rate - cut time and rhythm. On the fundamental side, the raw - material supply remained tight. After the implementation of the 232 reciprocal tariffs, the inventory in non - US regions increased slightly, but the inventory - building speed was slow. The downstream's acceptance of high prices was limited, which restricted the upward space [9][10] 3. Macroeconomic Aspect US - In July, the non - farm payrolls increased by 73,000, far lower than expected, and the data of the previous two months was revised down by 258,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, and the year - on - year increase in hourly wages rose from 3.8% to 3.9%. The employment rate remained relatively low, and the labor market was relatively stable. Standard & Poor's and Fitch confirmed the US sovereign credit ratings. The preliminary values of the US manufacturing and service PMIs in August were higher than expected. The CPI, core CPI, and PPI in July increased year - on - year. The durable - goods orders decreased month - on - month. After Fed Chairman Powell's speech, traders increased their bets on a September rate cut and fully priced in two rate cuts by the end of the year [14] Euro - zone - The German and French manufacturing PMIs improved significantly in August. The euro - zone's August PMI rose above the boom - bust line for the first time since June 2022. The second - quarter GDP annual rate was in line with expectations. The ECB President said that the current tariff situation was better than the worst - case scenario. The market's expectation of an ECB rate cut this year remained stable [16] China - In July, the added value of large - scale industries, social - consumption retail sales, and other economic data showed certain trends. The growth rate of economic data from July to August faced greater pressure, and more policy support was expected. The RMB exchange rate was relatively stable, and once it strengthened, there would be more space for fiscal and monetary policies. It is expected that there will still be a large policy space in the fourth quarter, and there is a possibility of rate cuts and reserve - requirement ratio cuts [21][26] 4. Fundamental Aspect Supply - In July, China's copper - ore imports increased. The supply from Chile and Peru rebounded. The spot processing fee for copper concentrates showed a bottom - rebound trend, but the overall rebound was limited, and the tight supply situation remained. Due to the impact of Freeport Indonesia's copper - concentrate exports, the processing fee decreased slightly. Codelco lowered its annual copper - output target [28][32] Inventory - Global copper inventory was affected by tariffs and the domestic peak season. US copper inventory reached a multi - year high, and LME copper inventory increased significantly in July - August. The inventory in bonded areas and the SHFE remained stable. Currently, copper inventory is high, and there may be a possibility of inventory reduction during the peak season from September to October [35] Production - In July, China's refined - copper production decreased slightly month - on - month, mainly due to the tight supply of cold materials. In August, the number of smelters reducing production due to supply shortages increased. The import volume of refined copper decreased slightly month - on - month but was still at a relatively high level this year [40] Demand - **Waste copper**: In July, China's waste - copper imports increased more than expected, mainly driven by strong domestic demand [42] - **New energy**: As of the end of July, the installed capacity of new energy power generation increased significantly year - on - year. The investment in power grids increased, which was conducive to copper consumption [47] - **Real estate**: The real - estate market was still weak, but policies in Beijing and Shanghai were optimized, and the release of the "Opinions on Promoting High - Quality Urban Development" was expected to accelerate urban renewal [51] - **Automobile**: In July, automobile production and sales increased year - on - year. The production of new - energy vehicles increased significantly. The full - year sales of automobiles are expected to increase, which will drive copper consumption [55] - **Home appliances**: In July, the production of refrigerators and air - conditioners decreased month - on - month. The production of refrigerators decreased due to the release of pre - demand, and the production of air - conditioners decreased due to the end of promotions and US tariffs [57]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current stock - bond state may be what the authorities desire, namely "a slow - bull in stocks and no continuous sharp decline in bonds." The monetary authorities maintain liquidity but avoid rapid policy rate cuts, using more structural tools and supporting the real estate market. This encourages the transfer of funds from real estate and bonds to equities, achieving a slow - bull in stocks and preventing continuous sharp declines in bonds and real estate to ensure financial stability [1][88]. - In September, the stock - bond state is likely to remain unchanged, and the headwind period for the bond market may not be over. The 10 - year Treasury yield has two pressure levels: 1.80% and 1.90%. Currently, it hovers around 1.78%. Short - term bond market operations may require patience, with more focus on band - trading during pullbacks. After two major macro - events in September (domestic military parade and Fed's decision on interest rate cuts), the bond market may enter a favorable period in late September and the fourth quarter [2][91]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Current Open Market Analysis - **Macroeconomic Environment**: The economic fundamentals are still "weak." In July, CPI was flat year - on - year, with core CPI rising to 0.8%. PPI's year - on - year decline remained at 3.6%, but the month - on - month decline narrowed. Financial data showed a seasonal decline in social financing, a contraction in credit financing, and a negative increase in new RMB loans for the first time in 20 years. Some economic indicators were divided, and domestic economic recovery was restricted by multiple factors [7][8]. - **Policy Environment**: The Fed's dovish stance is conducive to the implementation of domestic aggregate monetary policy in the fourth quarter. The central bank mainly uses structural policies and guides funds through a two - step allocation: in asset allocation, it guides funds from bonds to stocks; in economic development, it focuses on consumption, infrastructure, and real estate in sequence. If three of the four conditions are met, the probability of a domestic central bank's comprehensive interest rate cut is high, and currently, three conditions are gradually being met [24][27]. - **Bank Funding**: The bank funding situation has been relatively loose since July, with a slight reduction in net central bank money injection in July compared to June. As of August 14, the central bank's money withdrawal was 43,530 billion yuan, and the injection was 17,265 billion yuan. The 7 - day reverse repurchase rate remained stable at 1.40%, and market interest rates such as DR007 and FR007 showed a downward trend [28][31]. - **Corporate Profit and Financing Environment**: From January to July 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises above the designated size continued to decline year - on - year, but the decline narrowed. The manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3%, below the boom - bust line. In July, corporate short - term and long - term loans decreased, and only bill financing increased year - on - year. Overall, industrial profits are still suppressed by price factors, and the financing structure is tilting towards bonds [37]. 3.2 Interest Rate Market Analysis - **Primary Market**: In July, the total issuance of interest - rate bonds was 3.2 trillion yuan, with a net financing of 1.53 trillion yuan. As of August 14, the total issuance was 1.9 trillion yuan. The issuance interest rates of four types of interest - rate bonds (Treasury bonds, local government bonds, policy - bank bonds, and inter - bank certificates of deposit) have shown a trend of convergence since January 2025, with the Treasury bond rate rising by more than 15BP [43]. - **Secondary Market**: From July to August 2025, the short - end interest rates of Treasury bonds remained stable, while the medium - and long - end rates generally increased, making the yield curve steeper. In July, the 10 - year Treasury yield rose from 1.65% to 1.70%, and in August, it fluctuated between 1.70% - 1.79%. The trend of China Development Bank bonds was different from that of Treasury bonds, and the spread between them widened [48][53]. 3.3 Credit Market Analysis - **Primary Market**: In July, the net financing of credit bonds was strong, with a net financing of 3,519 billion yuan. As of August 14, the issuance scale was 6,364.05 billion yuan, and the repayment amount increased to 8,742 billion yuan. The weighted average issuance interest rate of credit bonds in July was 1.91%, down 30BP year - on - year [67]. - **Secondary Market**: As of August 14, the yields of AAA - rated corporate bonds of various maturities declined, with the long - end decline being greater. Credit spreads continued to converge, and the spreads between AA and AAA - rated corporate bonds also narrowed [73]. - **Real Estate Bonds**: In July, the net financing of real estate bonds turned positive, with a net financing of 44 billion yuan. As of August 14, the net financing was negative. The transaction volume of commercial housing has been at a low level in the past five years, and as of August 9, the average weekly transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities decreased by 13.31% year - on - year [78][81]. - **Urban Investment Bonds**: In July 2025, the net financing of urban investment bonds was - 423 billion yuan, remaining at a historical low. This reflects the pressure on the financing environment of urban investment platforms and the acceleration of their transformation process [85]. 3.4 September Bond Market Strategy - The current stock - bond state is expected to continue in September. The bond market may still face headwinds, with 1.80% and 1.90% as two pressure levels for the 10 - year Treasury yield. Short - term bond market operations should focus on band - trading during pullbacks, and the bond market may improve after two major macro - events in September [2][91].

Group 1 - The A-share market is performing well, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.5% and the ChiNext Index rising over 2.5%, approaching 2900 points [2] - The ChiNext Index has outperformed the broader market by nearly 50% over the past year, driven by favorable macroeconomic and industrial policies, continued liquidity, and significant recovery in certain industries [3] Group 2 - The outperformance of the ChiNext Index is attributed to three main factors: 1. The recent dovish shift by the Federal Reserve, increasing the likelihood of interest rate cuts in September, alongside a domestic downtrend in interest rates, benefiting growth stocks [5] 2. High industry sentiment in key sectors such as new energy, biomedicine, AI, and semiconductors, which are in an upward cycle with high earnings certainty [5] 3. The resonance of market sentiment and narratives around domestic substitution, AI autonomy, and anti-involution themes, leading to a rally in technology leaders and making the ChiNext Index a key emotional outlet for investors [5] Group 3 - As of the end of August 2025, the ChiNext Index's price-to-book (PB) ratio is 4.9794, with a historical percentile of 47.5% over the past 1440 trading days, meeting the buying criteria for investment [6] - Due to the recent rise in the ChiNext Index, the valuation percentile has increased rapidly, potentially affecting future buying conditions [9] - The company has set up a bi-weekly investment strategy in the low-volatility dividend index, investing 1000 yuan each period, as historical performance has been favorable [9]

Group 1 - The bond market is expected to experience weak fluctuations in the short term due to high market risk appetite and the influence of stock market performance on bond market dynamics [1][4] - Recent policies focus on "anti-involution," promoting consumption, and stabilizing expectations, leading to a strong stock market while the bond market remains weak [1][3] - The "seesaw" effect between stocks and bonds is evident, where optimistic economic expectations lead to increased stock allocation and reduced bond allocation, and vice versa [1][2] Group 2 - Historical data shows that there have been four notable "dual bull" markets in stocks and bonds since 2016, typically lasting less than one month and occurring when economic fundamentals remain stable [2] - The current strong stock market is driven by global liquidity easing and a stable domestic economic and policy environment, attracting steady capital inflow [3][4] - The bond market has shown relative resilience due to stable institutional liabilities and controlled redemption pressures, with a strong demand for government bonds despite rising yields [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the market is experiencing increased trading volume, with a total expected turnover of approximately 2.8 trillion yuan for the day, reflecting a rise of 401 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - The bond futures market is showing weakness, with the 30-year main contract down by 0.2% to 116.880 points, and other maturities also experiencing slight declines [1] - The 30-year bond ETF, Bosera (511130), is actively traded with a turnover exceeding 2 billion yuan and a net inflow of 890 million yuan over the past five days, highlighting its market attention [1] Group 2 - There is a high expectation for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, which aligns with the ongoing trend of global liquidity easing [2] - The Bosera 30-year bond ETF, established in March 2024, tracks the "Shanghai 30-Year Government Bond Index" and is one of the few long-duration bond ETFs available, making it sensitive to interest rate changes [2] - The central bank's supportive stance remains unchanged despite seasonal funding pressures, indicating a potential for market stabilization and a rebalancing of liquidity between equity and bond markets [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - The recent dismissal of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook by Trump has heightened concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve, leading to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [1][2][3] Group 1: Market Reactions - Trump's unexpected action has intensified fears regarding the Federal Reserve's independence and has raised expectations for potential interest rate cuts, pushing investors towards gold [1] - Following the dismissal, the gold price rebounded to a two-week high, supported by a decline in the dollar index [2] - The market now anticipates a greater than 87% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The upcoming U.S. core PCE inflation data is being closely monitored as it may provide insights into the Federal Reserve's policy direction [1][2] - Powell's dovish remarks at the global central bank meeting suggest a shift to a straightforward 2% inflation target, which may further support the case for a rate cut [2] Group 3: Long-term Outlook - The trend of central banks purchasing gold, combined with global monetary expansion and de-dollarization, is expected to support a long-term upward trend in gold prices [2] - Zang Enterprises highlights that physical precious metals may become the only safe haven amid potential financial crises triggered by inflationary policies and vulnerabilities in the U.S. debt market [3] Group 4: Technical Analysis - The next resistance level for gold is identified at $3,409, with subsequent levels at $3,439 and $3,451, while the first support level is at $3,268 [3]

Group 1 - The Shanghai gold futures closed at 781.12 yuan per gram on August 26, with a daily increase of 0.28% and a trading volume of 118,442 contracts [1] - The spot price of gold in Shanghai was quoted at 776.86 yuan per gram, indicating a discount of 4.26 yuan per gram compared to the futures price [1] - The U.S. new home sales for July fell by 0.6% to an annualized rate of 652,000 units, exceeding market expectations of 630,000 units, with the median price down 5.9% year-on-year to $403,800 [1] Group 2 - Gold and silver prices are expected to receive support due to dovish signals from Fed Chair Powell, who emphasized employment risks at the Jackson Hole meeting, opening the door for a rate cut in September [3] - The COMEX gold futures fell by 0.23% to $3,410.70 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures dropped by 1.29% to $38.55 per ounce [3] - The anticipated range for COMEX gold is between $3,350 and $3,400 per ounce, while the Shanghai gold range is projected between 770 and 790 yuan per gram [3]

Group 1 - The capital markets experienced a rare simultaneous rise in both A-shares and the bond market, breaking the usual "see-saw" effect where one rises while the other falls [1][3] - The unexpected rise was driven by heightened expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which ignited global liquidity easing expectations and opened up domestic monetary policy space [1][10] - The liquidity environment is characterized by abundant funds, with the interbank market's DR007 remaining at a low of 1.49%, indicating no pressure on fund borrowing [2][6] Group 2 - The bond market, particularly the medium and short-term segments, was initially nourished by the ample liquidity, while the stock market also benefited from this favorable environment [2][4] - A significant portion of stocks in the A-share market saw gains, with over 60% of stocks rising, indicating a clear improvement in market sentiment [3][12] - The long-end interest rate bonds showed signs of short-term trend recovery, with the 10-year government bond yield declining by 2 basis points, signaling a slight rebound in long-term market confidence [3][10] Group 3 - The current liquidity easing has become the most certain theme in the market, providing solid support for medium and short-term bonds, which is crucial for the bond market's strength amid rising stock prices [6][14] - High-dividend sectors such as finance and public utilities performed particularly well, with their attractiveness increasing in a declining interest rate environment [8][10] - The market's structural differentiation is evident, with credit bonds showing mixed performance, as institutional investors exhibit cautious attitudes towards different segments [12][14]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "oscillating bearish, pay attention to the stock-bond seesaw" [5] Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The stock-bond seesaw remains the dominant factor, and attention should be paid to long-term bond opportunities. The main policy tone in the second half of the year is a proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy. Although counter-cyclical adjustments such as promoting consumption and major project construction may continue to be introduced, the incremental policies exceeding market expectations may be limited. Liquidity is expected to be loose, which may intensify stock market fluctuations and short-term bond market volatility, making short-term bond market operations more difficult. The supply-demand contradiction in the long-term bond market may be more prominent, with more obvious negative factors [2][3][4] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Chapter 1: Market Review - The stock-bond seesaw logic has led the long-term bond market to effectively break below the 60-day moving average, and this logic may continue to dominate the bond market. However, in the context of loose liquidity, this logic becomes less obvious, making market operations difficult. The Politburo meeting in July set the policy tone for the second half of the year, and the stock-bond seesaw remains the main logic in the bond market [10] Chapter 2: Overview of Important News - The central bank will implement a moderately loose monetary policy in the next stage and maintain ample liquidity. In August, the central bank will conduct a 6000 billion yuan MLF operation, with a net investment of 3000 billion yuan, and a 3000 billion yuan outright reverse repurchase net investment, resulting in a total net investment of 6000 billion yuan in medium-term liquidity for the month. A new policy-based financial instrument worth 500 billion yuan will be launched, focusing on emerging industries and infrastructure. The central bank has increased the re-lending quota for supporting agriculture and small businesses by 100 billion yuan. In July, China's total goods trade import and export value reached 3.91 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. In July, M2 increased by about 8.8% year-on-year, M1 by about 5.6%, and M0 by about 11.8% [13][15] Chapter 3: Analysis of Important Influencing Factors 3.1 Economic Fundamentals - In July, China's official manufacturing PMI was 49.3, a month-on-month decrease of 0.4 percentage points, and the comprehensive PMI output index was 50.2, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points. The official non-manufacturing PMI was 50.1, a month-on-month decrease of 0.4 percentage points. China's Q2 GDP increased by 5.2% year-on-year and 1.1% quarter-on-quarter, both exceeding expectations. In July, the total goods trade import and export value reached 3.91 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. Although the economic data shows certain resilience, the economic downward pressure has increased, and counter-cyclical adjustments need to be continuously strengthened [16] 3.2 Policy Aspect - At the end of July, the broad money M2 balance was 329.94 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.8%. The narrow money M1 balance was 111.06 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. The difference between M2 and M1 growth rates was 3.2%, narrowing slightly. The social financing stock reached 431.26 trillion yuan, a 9% increase from July last year, with a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point in the growth rate. The new social financing in the month was 1.16 trillion yuan, 389.3 billion yuan more than last year, mainly driven by government bond issuance [18] 3.3 Capital Aspect - Since July 25, DR007 has been continuously declining, and the cost of funds has decreased. The central bank will implement a moderately loose monetary policy in the next stage. A potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the second half of the year may further open up space for domestic monetary policy easing, but the adjustment of monetary policy still depends on domestic demand. According to the Politburo meeting in July, the liquidity in the second half of the year will likely remain moderately loose, and the probability of an unexpectedly loose monetary policy is low [18] 3.4 Supply and Demand Aspect - The National Development and Reform Commission will allocate the third batch of funds for consumer goods trade-in in July this year and formulate a monthly and weekly usage plan for national subsidy funds. The support from the ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds for equipment renewal this year is 200 billion yuan, with the first batch of about 173 billion yuan already allocated to about 7,500 projects in 16 fields. The issuance of special bonds has also accelerated recently [21] 3.5 Sentiment Aspect - The stock-bond ratio has broken through the short-term shock range and declined, indicating that the market pays more attention to the stock market than the bond market, and the market risk appetite has increased. Recently, the stock-bond ratio has slightly decreased but is still in a high range compared to the previous period. Short-term bonds are more affected by the capital aspect, while long-term bonds are more significantly affected by the stock-bond seesaw [23] Chapter 4: Market Outlook and Investment Strategy - The central bank will implement a moderately loose monetary policy in the next stage, and loose liquidity may be the main policy tone in the second half of the year. Loose liquidity combined with the expectation of a rising stock market may intensify stock market fluctuations and short-term bond market volatility. The stock-bond seesaw logic remains the main logic, and the logic of long-term bonds is relatively clear, so it is recommended to pay attention [26]

Market Overview - The A-share market remains vibrant, with major indices reaching new highs on August 25, 2023. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.51% to close at 3883.56 points, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index increased by 2.26% and 3%, respectively [3][4]. Trading Volume and Market Sentiment - Trading volume significantly increased, with total turnover exceeding 3.17 trillion yuan, marking a rise of nearly 600 billion yuan compared to previous sessions. This indicates strong market sentiment but also suggests potential volatility risks due to the high trading volume [2][4]. - A total of 14 stocks had transaction amounts exceeding 10 billion yuan, while another 14 stocks had transaction amounts below 20 million yuan. Despite the overall market surge, nearly 1900 stocks declined, indicating a structural market condition [2][4]. Sector Performance - Strong performance was noted in the computing hardware sector, particularly in CPO and GPU stocks, with companies like Shenghong Technology and Simi Electronics rising over 10% and reaching historical highs. Other notable gainers included Longxin Bochuang and Zhongji Xuchuang, which also saw increases exceeding 10% [3][4]. - The satellite navigation sector experienced a strong afternoon rally, with stocks like China Satellite and Changjiang Communication hitting the daily limit. Consumer sectors, including liquor and retail, also saw significant rebounds [3][4]. - The rare earth permanent magnet sector surged, with companies like Jinli Permanent Magnet and Northern Rare Earth reaching their daily limits. The average price of major rare earth products has increased by over 100,000 yuan per ton since August [3][4]. Market Outlook - Short-term market stability may require a reduction in trading volume to lower volatility levels. The current trading volume above 3 trillion yuan could test market sustainability [4]. - The external environment remains favorable for A-shares, with a declining US dollar index and lower real yields on US Treasuries providing additional liquidity. This has led to increased capital inflow into emerging markets, contributing to a synchronized global market rally [4][5]. - Despite the lack of significant improvement in corporate earnings, China's GDP growth of around 5% in the first half of the year stands out among major economies, supported by a stable policy environment that reduces risk premiums [4][5].