1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The report analyzes various futures markets including financial derivatives, precious metals, shipping, and commodities, providing market conditions, news, and operation suggestions for each sector [1][2][7][12][14] - Overall, the market shows a complex situation with different trends and influencing factors in each sector 3. Summary by Directory Financial Derivatives - Financial Futures Index Futures - On Thursday, the A - share market showed mixed performance with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.16%, while the Shenzhen Component Index and ChiNext Index down. The four major index futures contracts all declined, and their basis showed seasonal repair [2][3] - Domestic July export data was positive, and the Bank of England cut interest rates. The A - share trading volume slightly increased, and the central bank conducted reverse repurchase operations with a net withdrawal of funds [3][4] - It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money put options on the MO contract with an exercise price of 6300 - 6400, taking a moderately bullish stance [4] Treasury Futures - Treasury futures closed mostly higher, and the yields of major interest - rate bonds in the inter - bank market generally declined. The central bank's net withdrawal of funds had little impact on market liquidity [5][6] - China's July export data was strong, and it is expected that the strong export performance may gradually converge. The short - term bond market lacks driving factors, and it is recommended to switch to a wait - and - see mode and focus on new bond issuance pricing and July economic data [6] Precious Metals - Multiple factors such as the US tariff on Swiss products, Trump's nomination for the Fed, and the Bank of England's interest - rate cut affected the market. The US dollar index declined, and gold and silver prices rose [7][8][10] - In the future, the attitude of Fed officials and US inflation data will increase market volatility. Gold is expected to maintain a strong - side oscillation, and it is recommended to buy on dips or sell put options. Silver is also expected to be strong - side oscillating, and long positions can be held [10][11] Shipping - Container Shipping Futures - As of August 7, the spot quotes of major shipping companies were provided. The SCFIS European line index and the SCFI composite index both declined [12] - The futures market showed a downward trend, and it is expected that the 10 - contract will be weakly oscillating in the short term. It is recommended to short the 08 and 10 contracts on rallies [13] Commodities - Non - ferrous Metals Copper - The spot price of copper increased slightly, and the demand was stable. Macro - events had no obvious positive drivers. The supply of copper concentrate was expected to be restricted, and the output of refined copper increased in July but was expected to decline slightly in August [14][15] - The demand for copper showed resilience, and the inventory situation was mixed. The copper price was expected to oscillate within a range, and the main contract was expected to be between 77000 - 79000 [17] Alumina - The spot price of alumina was relatively stable. The output increased in July, and the inventory of ports and warehouse receipts increased [17][18] - The short - term price was supported by factors such as supply concerns and low warehouse receipts, but the market was expected to be in a slight surplus in the medium term. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and short on rallies in the medium term, with the main contract expected to be between 3000 - 3400 [19] Aluminum - The spot price of aluminum increased, but the spot was weak with an expanding discount. The output of electrolytic aluminum increased in July, and the proportion of molten aluminum decreased [20] - The demand was in the traditional off - season, and the inventory increased. The aluminum price was expected to be under pressure in the short term, and the main contract was expected to be between 20000 - 21000 [21] Aluminum Alloy - The spot price of aluminum alloy increased slightly. The output of recycled aluminum alloy increased in June but was expected to decline in July. The demand was weak in July, and the inventory was close to full [22] - The price was expected to oscillate widely, and the main contract was expected to be between 19200 - 20200. Attention should be paid to the supply and import of scrap aluminum [23] Zinc - The spot price of zinc increased, and the supply of zinc ore was expected to be loose, but the output growth rate was lower than expected. The output of refined zinc increased in July [24] - The demand was weak, the inventory situation was mixed, and the zinc price was expected to oscillate, with the main contract expected to be between 22000 - 23000 [26] Tin - The spot price of tin decreased slightly, and the market transaction was dull. The import of tin ore and tin ingots decreased in June [26][27] - The demand was weak, and the inventory situation was mixed. It is recommended to wait and see, and the tin price is expected to oscillate widely, depending on the import recovery from Myanmar [28] Nickel - The spot price of nickel increased slightly. The output of refined nickel was high in July and was expected to increase slightly. The demand was stable in some areas but weak in stainless steel and sulfuric acid nickel [28][29] - The inventory situation was mixed. The nickel price was expected to be oscillating within a range, and the main contract was expected to be between 118000 - 126000 [30] Stainless Steel - The spot price of stainless steel increased slightly. The output of stainless steel was expected to increase in August. The demand was weak, and the inventory was slowly decreasing [31][32] - The price was expected to oscillate, and the main contract was expected to be between 12600 - 13200. Attention should be paid to policies and supply - demand rhythm [33] Lithium Carbonate - The spot price of lithium carbonate increased slightly. The output increased in July and was expected to increase in August. The demand was stable, and the inventory increased [34][35][36] - The futures price increased significantly, mainly driven by market sentiment and news. It is recommended to wait and see cautiously, and the main contract may test 75000 [37] Commodities - Ferrous Metals Steel - The spot price of steel decreased slightly, and the basis weakened. The cost increased, and the profit of steel mills improved. The output of steel was expected to increase in the third quarter [38] - The demand showed a slight decline, and the inventory increased. The steel price was supported, and it is recommended to hold long positions and be cautious about chasing up [39][40] Iron Ore - The spot price of iron ore decreased slightly, and the futures price also declined. The demand for iron ore was still high, but the iron water output decreased slightly [41][42] - The supply decreased in terms of global shipments, and the port inventory increased. It is recommended to short the 2601 contract on rallies and conduct an arbitrage strategy of long coking coal 01 and short iron ore 01 [43] Coking Coal - The futures price of coking coal rebounded, and the spot price increased. The supply of coking coal decreased, and the demand was stable. The inventory decreased [44][45][46] - It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [47] Coke - The futures price of coke increased, and the fifth - round price increase was implemented. The supply of coke was difficult to increase, and the demand was supported. The inventory decreased [48][49][50] - It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 positive arbitrage [51] Commodities - Agricultural Products Meal - The spot price of soybean meal was stable or decreased slightly, and the price of rapeseed meal decreased. The export of US soybeans was expected to increase, and the export of Brazilian and Ukrainian soybeans was also significant [53][54] - The supply of domestic soybeans and soybean meal increased, but the arrival of soybeans after October was uncertain. It is recommended to hold long positions in the 2601 contract of soybean meal [54][55] Live Hogs - The spot price of live hogs decreased. The profit of hog farming showed different trends in different scales. The inventory of sows increased slightly [56] - The supply and demand were both weak, and the short - term pig price was not optimistic. It is not recommended to blindly short the far - month 01 contract, and attention should be paid to hedging funds [57] Corn - The spot price of corn showed different trends in different regions. The inventory of corn in ports and processing enterprises decreased, and the inventory of feed enterprises was relatively sufficient [59][60] - The short - term market rebounded slightly, but the sentiment was still weak. In the long term, the supply pressure was still significant, and attention should be paid to the growth of new - season corn [60] Sugar - The international sugar price was oscillating at the bottom, and the domestic sugar price was also at the bottom. The sugar production in Brazil increased in July but the cumulative production decreased year - on - year. The production in India and Thailand was expected to be high [61] - The domestic demand was weak, and the supply was expected to be marginally loose. It is expected that the domestic sugar price will be bearish [61]

美国的贸易伙伴正游说白宫，希望获得大范围新关税的豁免。这些新关税于周四生效，但各国都在设法 减轻特朗普重塑全球贸易的举措对本国经济的冲击。 这场外交行动表明，尽管白宫近一个月来高调宣布了一系列协议，但已持续数月的贸易谈判远未结束。 欧盟、日本和韩国等已与特朗普达成协议，但其谈判代表仍在幕后与美国官员沟通，为重要出口行业争 取更多减免。目前已有数十项豁免和例外条款获批，涉及巴西橙汁和智利铜矿等产品。 与此同时，谈判代表们正努力厘清美国的关税计划。在迄今达成的多项协议中，许多关键细节尚未敲 定，有时双方的解读甚至存在差异。 特朗普在社交媒体上谈及午夜生效的对等关税时表示，"数十亿美元的关税正流入美国"。 他周三称，进口半导体的关税将设定在100%左右，但对苹果等在美国投资制造业的公司豁免。此前承 诺对药品等其他敏感行业加征的新关税尚未正式宣布。 这种混乱局面以及特朗普为追求各种政治目标而随意调整关税的倾向，意味着美国庞大国内市场的准入 不确定性正成为新经济秩序的一大特征，对企业投资、招聘和价格产生连锁影响。周三，特朗普称，为 了惩罚印度购买俄罗斯石油，将对印度进口商品额外加征25%的关税，叠加已有的25%关税。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Apple's commitment of $600 billion in investments is a strategic move to gain political favor and secure tariff exemptions, particularly focusing on the semiconductor sector [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Details - Apple announced an additional $100 billion investment on top of its previously stated $500 billion plan, emphasizing local procurement, data center construction, R&D spending, and direct employment [1]. - The total investment plan includes local procurement, data center expenditures, R&D, direct employment, and content production across 20 states, explicitly excluding stock buybacks or acquisitions [3]. - The new $100 billion investment will particularly target the semiconductor field, with plans to produce 19 billion chips across 24 factories in 12 states this year [3]. Group 2: Political Strategy - This is not the first time Apple has made such commitments; a similar $350 billion investment was promised in 2018 to avoid tariffs during Trump's first term [2]. - Apple's public commitment to support U.S. manufacturing has become a well-established strategy to mitigate political risks [2]. Group 3: Market Reactions and Analyst Opinions - Analysts on Wall Street have expressed skepticism regarding the authenticity of the $600 billion figure, questioning how Apple can invest such a large amount and whether it includes acquisitions [4][5]. - Despite doubts about the investment details, the general sentiment among analysts is that this strategy represents a clear victory for Apple's business and investors [5][6]. - HSBC noted that Apple's plan supports a scenario where profits remain stable without additional damage, indicating a positive outlook for investors [6].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific overall industry investment ratings are provided in the report. However, specific investment suggestions are given for each variety: - **Buy Suggestions**: Index futures (sell far - month contracts), Treasury bonds (buy on dips), Precious metals (low - buying for silver, hold gold long - positions), Iron ore (buy on dips), Coking coal (buy on dips, 9 - 1 calendar spread), Coke (buy on dips, 9 - 1 calendar spread), Copper (hold), Aluminum (range - trading), Zinc (range - trading), Nickel (range - trading), Urea (buy on dips, quick profit - taking), PTA (range - trading, TA1 - 5 reverse spread, expand processing margin), PP (range - trading, stop - loss for previous short - positions), Maize (long - position for 01 contract), Industrial silicon (hold call options), Polysilicon (hold call options) [2] - **Sell Suggestions**: Gold (sell put options below 760 yuan), Steel (sell on rallies), Container shipping index (sell on rallies), Alumina (range - trading), Crude oil (wait for geopolitical clarity), Caustic soda (hold short - positions), PVC (stop - loss for short - positions), Pure benzene (observe or short - term long), Styrene (range - trading), Synthetic rubber (observe), LLDPE (short - term long), Cotton (reduce near - month short - positions, hold 01 short - positions), Eggs (long - term short), Apples (observe around 7800), Glass (hold short - positions), Carbonate lithium (observe cautiously) [2] 2. Core Views - **Market Environment**: The second round of China - US trade talks extended tariff exemption clauses, and the Politburo meeting's policy tone was consistent with the previous one, causing short - term market expectation differences. The policy negatives were exhausted in early August, and the capital market became looser [2]. - **Market Trends**: Index futures continued to rise, TMT regained popularity; Treasury bonds were expected to oscillate upward; Precious metals' upward trend slowed down; The container shipping index was expected to be weak; Steel and iron ore prices fluctuated; Non - ferrous metals were supported by fundamentals; Energy and chemical products showed different trends; Agricultural products were affected by factors such as production expectations and inventory; Special and new energy products had their own characteristics in price movements [2]. 3. Summary by Variety **Financial** - **Index Futures**: Continued to rise, with TMT heating up again. Recommended selling far - month contracts and shorting MO put options with strike prices of 6300 - 6400, with a mild bullish view [2]. - **Treasury Bonds**: With policy negatives exhausted and loose funds, they were expected to oscillate upward. Suggested buying on dips and paying attention to July economic data [2]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold's upward trend slowed down, and silver was affected by market sentiment. Gold long - positions were held above 3300 dollars (770 yuan), and silver was bought at low levels around 36 - 37 dollars (8700 - 9000 yuan) [2]. **Industrial** - **Container Shipping Index (EC)**: Expected to be weakly oscillating, with a strategy of selling on rallies [2]. - **Steel and Iron Ore**: Steel turned to oscillation, and iron ore followed steel price fluctuations. Suggested buying on dips for iron ore and using a long - coking coal and short - iron ore strategy [2]. - **Non - ferrous Metals**: Copper was supported by fundamentals, and the price range was 77000 - 79000; Aluminum was oscillating, and the range was 20000 - 21000; Zinc was oscillating in a narrow range, and the range was 22000 - 23000; Nickel was oscillating strongly, and the range was 118000 - 126000 [2]. **Energy and Chemical** - **Crude Oil**: Weakly oscillating, with a strategy of waiting for geopolitical clarity. Support levels were [63, 64] for WTI, [66, 67] for Brent, and [490, 500] for SC [2]. - **Urea**: There was a game between export drive and weak domestic consumption. The short - term strategy was to buy on dips and take quick profits, and exit long - positions if the price did not break through 1770 - 1780 [2]. - **PTA**: With low processing fees and limited cost support, it was expected to oscillate in the range of 4600 - 4800. TA1 - 5 was treated with a reverse spread, and the processing margin was expanded at a low level (around 250) [2]. **Agricultural** - **Soybean Meal and Maize**: Maize was oscillating weakly, and the 01 contract of soybean meal was held long due to import concerns [2]. - **Palm Oil**: The price pulled back due to expected inventory increases. Observed whether P09 could stand firm at 9000 [2]. - **Cotton**: The downstream market was weak. Near - month short - positions were reduced, and 01 short - positions were held [2]. **Special and New Energy** - **Glass**: The spot sales weakened, and the contract was held short [2]. - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Both were oscillating upward, and call options were held [2]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: The price was pulled up by news, but there were uncertainties in the mining end. It was mainly observed cautiously [2].

Summary of TSMC Conference Call Company and Industry - **Company**: TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) - **Industry**: Greater China Technology Semiconductors Key Points and Arguments 1. **Tariff Exemption for TSMC**: TSMC may be exempt from the new 100% tariff on semiconductor chips imported into the U.S. due to its commitment to build fabs in the U.S. [1][2] 2. **Capex Plan**: TSMC maintains a capital expenditure plan of US$165 billion for its U.S. operations by 2030, which supports the expectation of tariff exemption [2] 3. **Stock Rating**: The stock is rated as "Overweight" with a target price of NT$1,388, indicating a potential upside of 23% from the current price of NT$1,125 [2][7] 4. **Impact on Other Foundries**: The tariff exemption for TSMC may not apply to other foundries in Greater China, such as SMIC and UMC, which focus on mature nodes where the U.S. has self-sufficiency [3] 5. **Tech Demand Concerns**: The exemption is expected to alleviate concerns regarding broader tech demand, which could positively impact the semiconductor market [3] Additional Important Content 1. **Economic Sanctions Note**: The report includes a disclaimer regarding U.S. Executive Order 14032, which may prohibit U.S. persons from buying certain securities of designated entities [4] 2. **Export Controls Note**: There is a mention of export controls that may affect certain items covered by the Export Administration Regulations [5] 3. **Analyst Certification**: Analysts involved in the report have certified their views and have not received compensation for specific recommendations [24] 4. **Valuation Methodology**: TSMC's valuation is based on a residual income model with key assumptions including a cost of equity of 9.2% and an intermediate growth rate of 10.5% [13] 5. **Risks**: Potential risks include a weakening demand for leading-edge technologies and increased costs for overseas fabs [19] This summary captures the essential insights from the TSMC conference call, focusing on the implications of tariff policies, financial outlook, and market dynamics within the semiconductor industry.

科技巨头正密集游说特朗普，寻求关税豁免。 据央视新闻，当地时间8月6日，美国总统特朗普表示，美国将对芯片和半导体征收约100%的关税。 有媒体报道透露，周三当天，在和库克共同宣布苹果将在美新增1000亿美元投资的几小时前，特朗普还 在白宫会见了黄仁勋。 报道援引政府官员消息称，黄仁勋和库克都在游说特朗普，希望他们的产品能够免受即将实施的进口税 影响，库克的投资承诺被视为向特朗普政府示好的重要信号。 媒体消息透露，特朗普与黄仁勋的此次会面已是一个月内的第二次。 上个月，黄仁勋也曾在白宫与特朗普会面，并参加了后者与高级政府官员举行的人工智能峰会。就在7 月的白宫会晤后不久，据央视新闻，黄仁勋宣布，美国已批准H20芯片销往中国。 特朗普在周二接受CNBC采访时表示： "我们将宣布有关半导体和芯片的措施，这是一个独立的类别，因为我们希望它们在美国制 造。" 市场有风险，投资需谨慎。本文不构成个人投资建议，也未考虑到个别用户特殊的投资目标、财务状况或需要。用户应考虑本文中的任何 意见、观点或结论是否符合其特定状况。据此投资，责任自负。 三星、SK海力士或免于100%芯片关税 周四，韩国贸易特使吕翰九表示，三星电子和SK ...

Group 1 - The recent trade agreements announced by the Trump administration mark the beginning of a new phase in global trade negotiations rather than an endpoint [1] - Trump announced a 100% tariff on chips and semiconductors, while granting exemptions to companies like Apple that invest in manufacturing in the U.S. [1] - Additional tariffs of 25% on Indian goods were announced due to oil purchases from Russia [1] Group 2 - The exemption list is rapidly expanding despite previous government claims of no exceptions for specific countries [2] - As of April, consumer electronics like smartphones and laptops, as well as energy and certain minerals, were excluded from high tariffs on Asian producers [2] - Brazil and Chile have successfully negotiated exemptions for key exports, with 694 products exempted from a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, representing about 43% of Brazil's total exports to the U.S. [2] Group 3 - Traditional allies of the U.S. view the signed trade agreements as a framework for further negotiations on exemptions [3] - The EU has accepted a political agreement with a 15% baseline tariff but expects some strategic goods to be excluded [3] - South Korea is preparing for further negotiations following a recent agreement with the U.S. [3] Group 4 - Volkswagen's CEO stated that the company will continue negotiations with the Trump administration regarding a multi-billion dollar investment plan to offset high tariffs [4] - BMW is advocating for an export tax rebate program to recover tariffs paid on exported products [4] Group 5 - Japan's chief trade negotiator is in discussions with U.S. officials, focusing on the timeline for the implementation of reduced tariffs on automobiles [5] Group 6 - Smaller economies like Cambodia are also seeking to improve agreement conditions, aiming for exemptions on tariffs for the apparel, footwear, and bag industries [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant misjudgment by Goldman Sachs regarding copper price predictions, particularly in light of President Trump's tariff announcements, which led to a historic drop in copper prices [1][3]. Group 1: Goldman Sachs' Actions and Predictions - Goldman Sachs recommended clients to buy short-term call options on copper, anticipating a 50% tariff on copper, which would lead to a price increase [1][8]. - The firm believed that the implementation of the 50% tariff would widen the price gap between COMEX and LME copper prices to 35%-40% [7]. - Following the announcement of limited tariffs, Goldman Sachs had to send a "mea culpa" email to clients acknowledging their error in judgment [2]. Group 2: Market Reaction and Impact - The copper market experienced a dramatic 22% drop in price, marking the largest decline in recorded history, which was double the previous record [3]. - Other banks, such as Citigroup, also misjudged the market, indicating a broader issue within the financial sector regarding copper trading strategies [5]. - Despite some clients expressing concerns about potential tariff exemptions, Goldman Sachs maintained that the price gap between the two markets would continue to expand [6]. Group 3: Contradictory Analysis - There was a discrepancy between Goldman Sachs' sales team and its research analysts, with the latter suggesting that "mineral diplomacy" could lead to tariff exemptions and recommending profit-taking on previous trades [9].

Group 1 - The price of silver is currently trading at $8.479 per ounce, with a slight increase of 0.09% from the opening price of $8.470 per ounce [1] - The highest price reached today is $8.498 per ounce, while the lowest was $8.434 per ounce, indicating a short-term oscillating trend in the silver market [1][4] Group 2 - Mexico has received a 90-day tariff exemption from the U.S. on non-automotive and non-metal products, following a conversation between President Trump and President López Obrador [3] - Approximately 85% of Mexico's export products comply with the USMCA origin rules, allowing them to avoid a 25% tariff related to fentanyl [3] - Mexico's exemption is conditional, requiring concessions under the USMCA framework, including strengthening origin rules and increasing efforts against fentanyl smuggling [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The market faces adjustment pressure due to short - term expectation differences after the second round of Sino - US trade talks and the central political bureau meeting. It is recommended to wait and see for most products. For some products, short - term trading opportunities are presented based on their market conditions [2]. 3. Summary by Product Categories Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: Indexes are fluctuating downwards, with TMT remaining strong. It is recommended to wait and see due to adjustment pressure [2]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The bond market is expected to strengthen. It is recommended to allocate more in the short - term and pay attention to high - frequency economic data [2]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold is under pressure, and it is advisable to buy at low levels for post - decline recovery. Silver prices are fluctuating in the range of 36 - 37 dollars (8700 - 9000 yuan) [2]. Commodity Futures - **Shipping**: The container shipping index is expected to be weakly volatile. It is recommended to short at high levels for contracts 08 and 10 [2]. - **Steel and Iron Ore**: Steel prices are affected by market expectations, and iron ore follows steel price fluctuations. It is recommended to be cautious when going long on iron ore [2]. - **Coal and Coking**: For coking coal, it is recommended to wait and see; for coke, there is an expectation of price increase, but still recommended to wait and see [2]. - **Non - ferrous Metals**: Copper prices are under pressure; for alumina, beware of squeeze - out risks; aluminum prices are narrowly fluctuating [2]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: Most energy and chemical products are facing downward pressure or weak volatility. For example, oil prices are in a range - bound pattern, and PX is under pressure. Different trading strategies are recommended for each product [2]. - **Agricultural Products**: Most agricultural products are in a state of weakening or fluctuating. Different trading strategies are recommended according to their supply - demand and market conditions [2]. - **Special Commodities**: Glass, rubber, etc. are recommended to short at high levels; for industrial silicon, buy slightly out - of - the - money call options [2]. - **New Energy**: For polysilicon, buy straddles/put options; for lithium carbonate, it is recommended to wait and see carefully [2].