Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industry are provided in the report. Core Views of the Report The report offers short - and medium - term trend forecasts for various commodities in the futures market, including precious metals, base metals, energy, chemicals, and agricultural products. The overall market shows a mix of trends such as wide - range oscillations, short - term rebounds, and long - term weakness [2][5]. Summary by Commodity Category Precious Metals - Gold: After hitting a new high, it declined. The FOMC meeting was in line with expectations, and the trend strength is neutral [7][8]. - Silver: Undergoes oscillatory adjustment, with a neutral trend strength [2][7]. Base Metals - Copper: Fed rate cuts limit price drops. Peru's copper production increased in July, and some mines faced issues like worker entrapment and production halts. The trend strength is neutral [13][15]. - Zinc: In oscillatory consolidation, with a neutral trend strength [16]. - Lead: Decreasing inventory supports price oscillations, with a neutral trend strength [19]. - Tin: Ranges within an oscillatory pattern, with a neutral trend strength [22][26]. - Aluminum: Ranges within an oscillatory pattern. Alumina rebounds from the bottom, and cast aluminum alloy follows electrolytic aluminum. All have a neutral trend strength [27][28]. - Nickel: The contradiction in the smelting end is not prominent, and attention should be paid to news - related risks in the ore end. Stainless steel prices may oscillate due to the game between short - and long - term logics. Both have a neutral trend strength [29][35]. Energy and Chemicals - Carbonate Lithium: With strong energy - storage demand, it runs in an oscillatory manner, with a neutral trend strength [36][38]. - Industrial Silicon: Attention should be paid to market sentiment changes. Polysilicon's spot price rises slightly. Industrial silicon has a neutral trend strength, and polysilicon has a slightly positive trend strength [39][42]. - Iron Ore: Expectations fluctuate, and it oscillates in a wide range, with a neutral trend strength [43]. - Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil: Both oscillate in a wide range, with a neutral trend strength [45][48]. - Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese: Boosted by macro - sentiment, they oscillate strongly, with a positive trend strength [50][52]. - Coke and Coking Coal: Expectations fluctuate, and they oscillate in a wide range, with a neutral trend strength [53][54]. - Logs: Oscillate repeatedly, with a neutral trend strength [56][59]. - Paraxylene and PTA: Short - term rebound, but medium - term weakness. MEG conducts a 1 - 5 month - spread reverse arbitrage [60]. Agricultural Products - Palm Oil: There is no obvious driving force for upward or downward movement, and it is mainly operated within a range. - Soybean Oil: Affected by the oscillation of US soybeans, it undergoes a correction. - Soybean Meal: Affected by the capital side, it deviates from the fundamentals. - Corn: Runs in an oscillatory manner. - Sugar: Oscillates downward. - Cotton: The market focuses on the listing of new cotton. - Eggs: The peak season for spot sales is over, and inventory remains high. - Live Pigs: Policy expectations have been implemented, but the weakness of the spot market remains unchanged. - Peanuts: Attention should be paid to the listing of new peanuts [5][68][73].

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%, marking its first rate cut since the end of 2024, amid a weakening job market and political pressures [1][4]. Summary by Sections Rate Cut Context - The rate cut comes against a backdrop of a softening job market and significant political turmoil, contrasting sharply with the previous year's more aggressive 50 basis point cut [4]. - The current economic environment is more complex, with rising unemployment and a slowdown in hiring, making the job market a primary concern for the Fed [4][8]. Economic Projections and Dot Plot - The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and dot plot indicate that two more 25 basis point cuts are expected this year, potentially lowering rates to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% by the end of 2025 [6]. - Long-term interest rate expectations have been adjusted downward, with projections for 2026 and 2027 indicating rates around 3.50% to 3.75% and 3.25% to 3.50%, respectively [6][7]. Internal Disagreements - There is a notable division among Fed members, with some advocating for a larger cut of 50 basis points, while the majority favored a more cautious approach [7][9]. - Powell emphasized that the decision for a 25 basis point cut was a consensus choice reflecting a gradual and controlled approach to monetary policy [7][9]. Powell's Press Conference Highlights - Powell stated that the 50 basis point cut did not receive broad support, and the 25 basis point reduction was deemed appropriate for risk management [8][9]. - The focus has shifted towards balancing employment and inflation, indicating a potential acceleration in rate cuts if job data continues to deteriorate [8][12]. - Powell defended the Fed's independence in the face of political pressure, asserting that decisions are based on data rather than political influence [8][12]. Overall Implications - The rate cut signals a cautious approach to monetary policy, balancing the need for economic support with the imperative to maintain the Fed's independence [12][14]. - The Fed's actions reflect a delicate balancing act between responding to economic pressures and resisting political interference, highlighting the ongoing challenges in maintaining policy credibility [14].

美联储今年首次降息如约而至，并强调就业下行风险，预计年内还会降息两次。 美东时间9月17日周三，美联储宣布降息25个基点，本次降息幅度和行动时点符合市场预期。 值得注意的是，本次决议声明新增指出美国就业增长已放缓、失业率略升、 就业下行风险增加 、 风险平衡已转变 ，删除劳动力市场稳健的表述。 只有特朗 普"钦点"的新晋理事米兰一人投反对票，主张降息50基点。 美联储主席鲍威尔随后在记者会上表示， 本次属风险管理型降息 ， FOMC对降息50个基点呼声的支持并不多。 他认为，由于就业的下行风险有所增加 ，政策平衡发生了转变。因此，我们认为本次会议作出进一步接近"中性"政策立场的决定是合适的。 利率预测中位值显示联储预计 今年共降息三次，较上次增一次 ，即此次降息后，年内还有2次降息。 美联储如期降息25基点，预计年内还降2次 美东时间9月17日周三，美联储在货币政策委员会FOMC会后公布，联邦基金利率的目标区间从4.25%至4.5%降至4.00%至4.25%，降幅25个基点。 这是美联 储今年开年以来九个月内首次决定降息。 美联储自去年9月到12月连续三次会议降息，本周再度行动后，本轮宽松周期的合计降息降幅达 ...

关于"为什么在通胀仍高时降息"，有记者提问，今日行动究竟是"保险式降息"，还是认为下行已成事 实？鲍威尔回应称，可以视为"风险管理型"的保险式降息：增长预测略有上调，但就业风险结构已显著 变化，就业"确实在冷却"，委员会需要把这点反映到政策设置中。有记者追问，如果就业放缓部分与移 民减速有关，而通胀仍明显高于目标，为何优先降息？鲍威尔解释，劳动力供给与需求双降，需求降得 更快，失业率上行即是证据；委员会必须在双重使命之间权衡，近期通胀二次上行的广泛性与持续性风 险相较数月前有所缓和，而就业的下行风险上升。 （原标题：鲍威尔称此次降息是风险管理决策 政策重点从通胀转向就业） 智通财经APP获悉，周三，在美联储公布最新议息决议后，主席鲍威尔在记者会上表示，此次行动属 于"风险管理型"降息，随着就业市场降温、通胀仍高于目标且短期上行风险偏上，委员会选择朝更中性 的政策姿态迈出一步，同时保持"逐会决策(meeting-by-meeting)"，以便根据数据与风险再平衡灵活调 整。 从宏观现状出发，鲍威尔称近期指标显示经济动能放缓，今年上半年美国GDP增速约1.5%，低于去年 的2.5%；消费放缓是主要拖累，企业投资较 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate target range to 4.00%-4.25%, aligning with market expectations and reflecting a strong internal consensus within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) [1] Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The FOMC voted 11 to 1 in favor of the rate cut, with only new member Milan opposing, advocating for a 50 basis point cut [1] - The FOMC acknowledged a slowdown in economic activity and a deceleration in job growth, indicating a conflict between price stability and full employment [1][6] - The FOMC's forward guidance suggests a potential for two more rate cuts this year, totaling 50 basis points, with some members hinting at a more aggressive stance [2] Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the announcement, U.S. Treasury yields fluctuated, with the two-year yield rising by 5 basis points to 3.55% due to cautious remarks from Powell [5] - The S&P 500 index experienced a brief rise before closing down 0.1%, indicating that the market had already priced in the decision [5] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since October 2021, with job growth nearly stagnant this year [5] - The Labor Department's revised data indicated nearly 1 million fewer jobs added than previously reported, heightening FOMC concerns about employment deterioration [5] Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the Fed's current stance reflects a delicate balance between inflation pressures and a weakening labor market, with a focus on employment conditions [6][7] - Powell emphasized the need for data-driven decisions and maintaining the Fed's independence, acknowledging potential inflationary pressures from tariffs [7]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut of 50 basis points was a risk management decision, with limited support from the FOMC [3][6][7] - The current economic situation is rare, leading to significant divergence in interest rate forecasts among FOMC members [4][12] - Revised employment data indicates a weakening labor market, with rising unemployment and slowing job growth, raising substantial downside risks [4][10][22] Group 2 - Inflation transmission from tariffs has slowed, with a smaller impact than expected, contributing 0.3-0.4 percentage points to core PCE inflation [5][11][56] - The Fed remains committed to maintaining its independence and did not directly respond to criticisms from Treasury Secretary [4][40] - The Fed's median forecast indicates GDP growth of 1.6% this year and 1.8% next year, with unemployment expected to rise to 4.5% by year-end [10][12][66] Group 3 - The labor market is facing unique challenges, particularly for entry-level positions, with AI potentially impacting job opportunities for recent graduates [4][52][34] - The Fed's decision to cut rates reflects a shift towards a more neutral policy stance in response to increasing employment risks [12][33][66] - The economic growth structure is complex, with strong corporate investment driven by AI, but concerns remain about the sustainability of this growth [45][66]