Group 1 - The latest PMI data indicates that the Bank of England faces dual pressures from a weak labor market and rising prices [1][2] - The UK composite PMI fell from 52.0 in June to 51.0 in July, showing only slight growth in business activity [1] - Employment numbers decreased at the fastest rate in five months, with the employment index dropping to 45.1, the lowest since February [1] Group 2 - Concerns over weak demand are affecting hiring decisions, with input price inflation in business activities rising as suppliers attempt to offset tax increases and rising wage costs [2] - The Bank of England is in a dilemma regarding whether to prioritize inflation or employment, leading to potential divisions in the upcoming August meeting [2] - Market expectations lean towards a rate cut announcement in the August 7 meeting, despite June's inflation rate rising to 3.6%, above the 2% target [2] Group 3 - Economic forecasts suggest that the UK economy will maintain slow and steady growth this year and next, with expectations of two more rate cuts in August and November [3] - The anticipated economic growth rate for the UK this year is 1.1%, consistent with previous forecasts, and expected to rise slightly to 1.2% by 2026 [3] - Inflation is projected to remain above the 2% target until the end of 2026, with average inflation rates of 3.2% in 2025 and 2.4% in 2026 [3]

金十数据7月24日讯，欧元区7月PMI数据显示，欧元区本月商业活动加速速度快于预期，受助于欧元区 主要服务业的稳健改善，以及制造业显示出进一步复苏迹象。欧元区7月综合PMI初值从上月的50.6点 升至51.0点，为11个月高位。汉堡商业银行首席经济学家Cyrus de la Rubia表示，欧元区经济正逐步重拾 动能。制造业衰退即将结束，7月服务业增速小幅提升。制造业产出已连续五个月谨慎扩张，德国发挥 关键作用——其增长足以抵消法国疲软并有余。但欧元区制造业要实现长期稳健增长，法国工业必须企 稳回升，而当前巴黎的政治不确定性显然构成阻碍。 欧元区7月商业活动增长创11个月新高 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the continued weakness in Germany's private sector growth as indicated by the July PMI data, particularly in manufacturing [1] - Manufacturing PMI remains below the neutral line, suggesting ongoing fragility in the sector, although manufacturing output has expanded for five consecutive months, indicating signs of recovery [1] - The services sector is no longer a drag on economic growth, with new business volumes in July experiencing their first increase in nearly a year after ten months of decline [1] Group 2 - The improvement in economic outlook aligns with expectations, driven by real wage growth and expansionary fiscal policies that are likely to support overall economic stabilization [1]

Group 1: Market Overview - The US Dollar Index increased by 0.80% to close at 98.64, with a weekly high of 98.95 [1] - USD/CNY rose by 0.10% to 7.1776, while USD/CNH increased by 0.11% to 7.1802 [1] - The Chinese Yuan showed mixed performance against other currencies, with notable declines against EUR, JPY, and AUD [1] Group 2: Economic Data Focus - Key economic data releases include the US Leading Economic Index for June, expected to decline from -0.1% to -0.2% [2] - The Eurozone's manufacturing and services PMI for July are anticipated to improve, while the US manufacturing PMI is expected to drop from 52.9 to 52.5 [2][4] - The US durable goods orders for June are forecasted to decrease significantly by 10.5% after a previous increase of 16.4% [2] Group 3: Central Bank Decisions - The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to maintain interest rates during its upcoming meeting, with market focus on President Lagarde's comments regarding future monetary policy [3][11] - The market anticipates that the ECB will continue to reference inflation and tariff policies in its future decisions, which could impact the Euro's value [3][11] Group 4: Currency Trends - The USD/CNY is expected to remain stable around 7.18, influenced by the performance of the US Dollar Index [9][10] - The Euro is projected to face downward pressure if the ECB signals potential rate cuts, especially with upcoming PMI data expected to show improvement [11] - The Japanese Yen is under pressure due to inflation data and impending tariffs from the US, with the USD/JPY reaching a high of 149.18 [15]

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to maintain its key interest rates at 2%, 2.15%, and 2.4% during the upcoming July meeting, contrary to the trend of continuous easing over the past year [2] - Since June 2024, the ECB has cut rates eight times, totaling a reduction of 210 basis points, which is significantly higher than the rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England during the same period [2] - ECB officials have recently indicated a strong likelihood of pausing further rate cuts, with statements from various members suggesting that the threshold for additional cuts is very high [2] Group 2 - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver welcoming remarks at a meeting focused on a comprehensive review of the capital framework for large banks, discussing topics such as Basel agreements and stress tests [4] - Market participants are particularly interested in Powell's comments regarding potential interest rate cuts and inflation outlook, as these could significantly impact the U.S. dollar index and precious metals [4] - The S&P Global will release preliminary PMI data for the U.S. manufacturing and services sectors, with manufacturing PMI expected to decrease slightly while services PMI is anticipated to increase marginally [6][7]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices experienced a mixed performance last week, with the Hang Seng Index declining by 1.52%, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down by 1.75%, and the Hang Seng Technology Index falling by 2.34% [5][10] - The Hang Seng Large Cap Index decreased by 1.60%, while the Mid Cap Index rose by 1.93% and the Small Cap Index increased by 2.31% [5][10] Economic Indicators - The manufacturing PMI for June was reported at 49.7%, the non-manufacturing business activity index at 50.5%, and the composite PMI output index at 50.7%, indicating a slight recovery in economic activity with increases of 0.2 percentage points for the first two indices and 0.3 percentage points for the composite index compared to the previous month [6][9] - Experts noted that the Chinese economy demonstrated resilience and vitality in the first half of the year, laying a solid foundation for achieving annual growth targets [6][9] Investment Recommendations - It is suggested to focus on the high-tech manufacturing sector within the Hong Kong stock market due to the positive economic signals indicated by the PMI data [5][6] Market Data - As of July 4, the Hang Seng Index's current PE (TTM) was 10.41 times, approximately at the 55th percentile since January 1, 2007, while the PB was 1.13, at the 40th percentile [7][12] - The southbound capital inflow last week was 13.892 billion HKD, a decrease from the previous week's inflow of 14.489 billion HKD [7][14] - The top five net purchases by southbound funds included SMIC at 2.279 billion HKD, Tracker Fund of Hong Kong at 1.674 billion HKD, Meituan at 1.530 billion HKD, Innovent Biologics at 1.225 billion HKD, and China Construction Bank at 1.096 billion HKD [7][16] - The top five net sales included Alibaba at 6.998 billion HKD, Tencent at 2.015 billion HKD, Xiaomi at 1.274 billion HKD, CanSino Biologics at 0.641 billion HKD, and Pop Mart at 0.413 billion HKD [7][17]

Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing increased volatility due to changes in funding conditions around the quarter-end and a rebound in market risk appetite, despite a stable macroeconomic environment with insufficient internal momentum [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - Recent economic data shows stable macroeconomic totals but weak internal demand, which continues to support the bond market, although the downward momentum for government bond yields is limited after reaching previous lows [1][4]. - The official manufacturing PMI showed slight recovery in June, primarily driven by the oil sector, but remains in contraction territory, indicating uncertain demand prospects [3][4]. - The construction PMI has rebounded significantly, supported by recent policy measures aimed at stabilizing the real estate market and accelerating infrastructure investment [3][4]. Group 2: Policy Measures - The central bank and six departments issued guidelines to boost consumption, proposing 19 key measures and establishing a 500 billion yuan service consumption and elderly re-loan fund to stabilize consumer expectations [4][5]. - The "anti-involution" policy aims to stabilize prices by promoting the orderly exit of backward production capacity, with significant reductions in industries like solar, steel, and cement [4][5]. - The central bank's recent monetary policy meeting removed the phrase "timely rate cuts," indicating a more flexible approach to policy implementation, with expectations for potential rate cuts later in the year [5][7]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The bond market is characterized by a "generally bullish but limited space" outlook, with continued easing of funding conditions supporting short-term bond market sentiment [7]. - The basic economic outlook is weakening due to declining external demand and persistent pressures on internal demand, leading to uncertainty in the economic recovery trend [7]. - While policies to expand consumption and counteract "involution" are being introduced, they primarily focus on existing measures with limited new initiatives, constraining the downward space for interest rates [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Stocks: Short - term shock, biased towards strong operation, short - term cautious long [2][3] - Treasury bonds: Short - term high - level shock, cautious observation [2] - Commodities: - Black: Short - term low - level shock rebound, short - term cautious long [2] - Non - ferrous: Short - term shock correction, short - term cautious observation [2] - Energy and chemicals: Short - term shock, cautious observation [2] - Precious metals: Short - term high - level shock, cautious long [2] 2. Core Views of the Report - Overseas, the US has postponed the "reciprocal" tariff effective date and imposed new tariffs on some countries, increasing short - term tariff risks and cooling global risk appetite. Domestically, the June PMI data continued to rise, economic growth accelerated, and policies helped boost domestic risk appetite. Different asset classes have different trends and investment suggestions [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro - finance - Overseas: The US postponed the "reciprocal" tariff effective date from July 9th to August 1st, sent letters to 14 countries about new tariffs (25% on Japan and South Korea), increasing short - term tariff risks, the US dollar index rebounded, and global risk appetite cooled [2]. - Domestic: China's June PMI data continued to rise, economic growth accelerated; domestic consumption policy stimulus increased, and the 6th meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Commission emphasized "anti - involution", which helped boost domestic risk appetite. The short - term recovery of foreign markets, RMB appreciation, and continued warming of domestic market sentiment led to an increase in domestic risk appetite [2]. - Asset performance: Stocks short - term shock, biased towards strong; treasury bonds short - term high - level shock; black commodities short - term low - level shock rebound; non - ferrous short - term shock correction; energy and chemicals short - term shock; precious metals short - term high - level shock [2]. 3.2 Stocks - Driven by sectors such as CSSC, power, and cross - border payment, the domestic stock market rose slightly. China's June PMI data continued to rise, and policies helped boost domestic risk appetite. The current trading logic focuses on domestic incremental stimulus policies and trade negotiation progress. Short - term macro - upward drivers weakened. Short - term cautious long [3]. 3.3 Precious metals - Trump's tariff announcements increased market risk - aversion sentiment, but the strengthening US dollar and better - than - expected non - farm payrolls data, as well as the Fed's cautious attitude, put pressure on precious metals. The "Big Beautiful Act" provides long - term support for gold. Tariff disturbances will be the main short - term influencing factor, and gold volatility is expected to rise [4]. 3.4 Black metals 3.4.1 Steel - The domestic steel spot and futures markets declined slightly, and trading volume remained low. The focus shifted to tariff negotiations. Vietnam imposed anti - dumping tariffs on Chinese hot - rolled steel, and the off - season affected demand. Supply - side production decreased, but finished product output increased slightly. Cost support was strong. Short - term range - bound thinking [5][7]. 3.4.2 Iron ore - Iron ore spot and futures prices declined slightly. Iron production decreased, indicating the effect of production - restriction policies. After the end - of - quarter shipment peak, shipping volume decreased, and arrival volume increased slightly. If iron production continues to decline, ore prices may fall [7]. 3.4.3 Silicon manganese/silicon iron - Spot prices were flat. Demand for ferroalloys was okay due to the increase in steel output, but there was a possibility of a decline in finished product output. Manganese ore prices rose. The market was expected to be range - bound in the short term [8]. 3.4.4 Soda ash - The main contract price was weak. Affected by the signal of "anti - involution" from the Central Financial and Economic Commission, there were concerns about production capacity withdrawal in the glass industry, which initially drove up the price, but then it fell due to the weak supply - demand situation. Supply decreased due to equipment maintenance, demand increased slightly, and profit decreased. In the long run, supply remained loose, and it was not advisable to go long [9]. 3.4.5 Glass - The main contract price was weak. Affected by the "anti - involution" policy, there were expectations of production cuts in the glass industry, which drove up the price. Supply increased slightly, demand was weak, and profit was at a low level. Production - cut expectations on the supply side were expected to support prices [10]. 3.5 Non - ferrous and new energy 3.5.1 Copper - The market may fluctuate as the July 9th deadline approaches. The clarity of trade tariffs may help the market rise. China's refined copper production increased in 2025, and inventory was at a medium - low level due to high demand [11]. 3.5.2 Aluminum - The price of Shanghai aluminum fell due to tariff concerns. LME inventory increased, and domestic inventory also increased slightly [11]. 3.5.3 Aluminum alloy - Entered the off - season, demand was weak, but tight scrap aluminum supply supported prices. Short - term shock, biased towards strong, but limited upside [11]. 3.5.4 Tin - Supply increased as the combined operating rate in Yunnan and Jiangxi rebounded. Demand was weak in most sectors, and inventory increased. Short - term shock, but high - tariff risks,复产 expectations, and weakening demand would limit the upside in the medium term [12]. 3.5.5 Lithium carbonate - The main contract price fluctuated slightly. Supply faced a contradiction between strong expectations and weak reality. Cost support was strong. Viewed as shock, biased towards strong [13]. 3.5.6 Industrial silicon - The main contract price was stable, and the spot price rebounded. Total production decreased due to reduced furnace - opening in the north. Benefited from the "anti - involution" theme, shock, biased towards strong [13]. 3.5.7 Polysilicon - The main contract price was strong, especially in the far - month contracts. Benefited from the "anti - involution" theme, expected to be strong, with high price elasticity [13][14]. 3.6 Energy and chemicals 3.6.1 Crude oil - Strong demand offset concerns about OPEC+ production increase and US tariffs. Short - term shock [15]. 3.6.2 Asphalt - Oil prices were low, asphalt prices were in shock. Shipping volume decreased, factory inventory decreased slowly, and social inventory increased slightly. Followed crude oil at a high level [15]. 3.6.3 PX - After the decline in crude oil premium, the PX price weakened, and the PXN spread narrowed. PTA production recovery would support PX, and the weakening trend might slow down [15]. 3.6.4 PTA - Spot liquidity improved, inventory increased, and the basis and 9 - 1 spread weakened. Downstream operating rates continued to decline, and PTA prices had room to fall [16]. 3.6.5 Ethylene glycol - Port inventory decreased, supply pressure weakened, but downstream demand limited further inventory reduction. Short - term bottom - building, followed the polyester sector weakly [16]. 3.6.6 Short - fiber - Crude oil price decline drove down short - fiber prices. It followed the polyester sector, with weak terminal orders and high inventory. It would be in a weak shock pattern in the medium term [16]. 3.6.7 Methanol - Domestic maintenance and reduced arrivals provided short - term support, but international production recovery and expected downstream maintenance led to a poor supply - demand outlook. It rebounded slightly under policy influence, with limited upside [16]. 3.6.8 PP - Production - restriction and new capacity coexisted, supply pressure eased slightly. Downstream demand was in the off - season, and oil prices were weak. Prices were expected to fall further [17]. 3.6.9 LLDPE - Equipment maintenance increased, but production was still high year - on - year. Downstream demand was in the off - season, and inventory was expected to increase. Prices were under pressure [17]. 3.7 Agricultural products 3.7.1 Palm oil - As of July 4, 2025, domestic palm oil inventory decreased slightly. Malaysian palm oil production decreased in June, exports increased, and inventory was expected to decrease. Concerns about the US EPA hearing [19]. 3.7.2 Corn - Imported corn auctions and new wheat substitution increased supply, and futures prices were expected to weaken. However, it was difficult for futures to trade at a discount. The expected import volume was not expected to affect the new - season market, but there were concerns about pests and diseases [19][21]. 3.7.3 US soybeans - The price of CBOT soybeans fell. The planting area was determined, and weather in the 7 - 8 key growth period was crucial. The current growing environment was good, but the risk of tariff implementation increased export uncertainty [20]. 3.7.4 Soybean and rapeseed meal - Soybean inventory decreased, and soybean meal inventory increased. Oil mills had high operating rates, and supply was abundant. The supply pressure in the 09 contract period was difficult to relieve, but short - term stability in US soybeans provided some support [20]. 3.7.5 Soybean and rapeseed oil - Soybean oil production decreased, rapeseed oil inventory decreased slightly. Rapeseed oil was supported by policies and the international market, and soybean oil inventory increased. They lacked an independent market and were affected by palm oil [20]. 3.7.6 Pigs - Leading enterprises had low willingness to increase sales volume and reduce weight. Supply in July was expected to decrease due to the impact of piglet diarrhea in spring. There was a weak supply - demand situation, and the expected profit in the 8 - 9 peak season was low. Second - fattening was cautious, and the concentrated supply at the end of July and August would limit price increases [21].

Group 1 - Copper prices showed strong performance, with the Shanghai copper main contract closing above 80,000, driven by external market influences [1] - The Caixin PMI data returned above 50, indicating economic expansion, while the deadline for tariff negotiations between multiple countries and the US approaches [1] - The Federal Reserve's Powell expressed caution regarding interest rate cuts, although a potential cut in July remains on the table [1] Group 2 - Antofagasta's mid-year smelting processing fee is at 0 yuan/ton, better than market expectations of negative values, but still the lowest in history, indicating ongoing tight supply expectations [1] - Overall demand remains cautious due to overseas macroeconomic concerns and domestic seasonal factors, despite low inventory levels providing short-term support [1] - LME inventory has stopped declining, and while spot premiums have slightly decreased, they remain high, indicating a need to monitor market sentiment [1] Group 3 - Aluminum prices fluctuated at low levels, with Shanghai aluminum showing strength due to the performance of non-ferrous metals [1] - Despite concerns over future ore supply tightness, stable import ore prices and high inventory levels limit short-term impacts on alumina prices [1] - The overall surplus in the alumina market remains unchanged, with clear downward pressure, but low valuations suggest opportunities for short selling at high prices [1] Group 4 - Nickel prices saw slight gains in the night session, supported by expectations of US interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar [1] - Nickel smelting is experiencing reduced capacity expansion due to losses, but the surplus situation is unlikely to improve in the short term [1] - Seasonal recovery in ore supply is weakening support for nickel ore prices, leading to a range-bound trading pattern for nickel prices [1]

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing PMI shows a slight recovery, indicating a stabilization in the manufacturing sector, particularly in the midstream equipment manufacturing industry, which is performing better than other sectors [2][4][8]. Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Data - The manufacturing PMI for June is reported at 49.7%, up from 49.5% in the previous month [2][13]. - The production index increased to 51.0%, a rise of 0.3 percentage points from 50.7% [2][13]. - The new orders index rose to 50.2%, compared to 49.8% previously, while the new export orders index slightly improved to 47.7% from 47.5% [2][13]. - The employment index decreased to 47.9%, down from 48.1% [2][13]. - The supplier delivery time index is at 50.2%, showing stability from the previous month's 50.0% [2][13]. - The raw material inventory index increased to 48.0%, up from 47.4% [2][13]. Group 2: Sector Performance - The equipment manufacturing PMI is the highest among sectors at 51.4%, showing a significant recovery of 1.8 percentage points from April's 49.6% [4][8][9]. - The construction industry business activity index for June is at 52.8%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points from the previous month [15]. - The service industry business activity index slightly decreased to 50.1%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [15]. Group 3: Price Trends - The PMI output price index for June is at 46.2%, up from 44.7%, but remains below the neutral line for 13 consecutive months [5][14]. - The construction chain's overall price index decreased by 0.8% in June, indicating continued weakness in market activity [5][12]. - High-energy-consuming industries have a PMI of 47.8%, indicating insufficient market activity [5][12]. Group 4: Expectations and Future Outlook - The manufacturing production activity expectation index is at 52.0%, slightly down from 52.5% [15]. - The construction industry business activity expectation index increased to 53.9%, up from 52.4% [15]. - The service industry business activity expectation index is at 56.0%, down from 56.5% [15].