Monetary Policy - Federal Reserve officials signaled a dovish stance, with support for a rate cut in December from officials like Waller and Daly[9] - Economic data showed a slowdown in U.S. retail sales and durable goods orders, indicating weakened consumer momentum[9] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell by 4 basis points to 4.02% as markets continued to price in rate cut expectations[23] European Central Bank - The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to maintain current interest rates, citing economic resilience and stable inflation[10] - Market expectations indicate a low probability of further rate cuts in 2025, with a 40% chance of a cut by the end of 2026[10] Economic Data - U.S. retail sales grew by only 0.2% in September, significantly lower than August's 0.6%[13] - Durable goods orders increased by 0.5% in September, down from 3.0% in August, with non-defense orders rising just 0.1%[13] - Eurozone economic sentiment index rose to 97.0 in November, up from 96.8 in October, indicating improved economic confidence[22] Fiscal Policy - The UK government announced an additional £26 billion in taxes, raising the overall tax burden to 38% of GDP by the end of the parliamentary term[12] - The largest revenue increase will come from freezing the personal income tax threshold, expected to generate £12.7 billion by the 2030-31 fiscal year[12]

宏观研究 证 券 研 究 报 告 【每周经济观察】海外周报第 116 期 美国初请失业金人数好于预期 主要观点 本周海外重要经济数据和事件回顾 美国：9 月零售销售和 11 月咨商局消费者信心指数低于预期。1）经济方面， 9 月耐用品订单环比初值 0.5%，预期 0.5%，前值从 2.9%上修至 3%。2）消费 方面，9 月零售销售环比 0.2%，预期 0.4%，前值 0.6%。11 月咨商局消费者信 心指数 88.7，预期 93.3，前值从 94.6 上修至 95.5。3）通胀方面，9 月 PPI 环 比 0.3%，预期 0.3%，前值-0.1%，同比 2.7%，预期 2.6%，前值从 2.6%上修至 2.7%。 欧元区：消费方面，11 月消费者信心指数-14.2，预期-14，前值-14.2。 日本：10 月工业产值好于预期、失业率略高于预期，11 月东京 CPI 基本符合 预期。1）经济方面，10 月工业产值环比初值 1.4%，预期-0.6%，前值 2.6%。 2）就业方面，10 月失业率 2.6%，预期 2.5%，前值 2.6%，求人倍率 1.18，预 期 1.2，前值 1.2。3）通胀方面，11 月东 ...

Group 1 - The fixed income market anticipates a new Federal Reserve Chair in 2026, with expectations of interest rate cuts during the eight scheduled FOMC meetings [1][4] - The current federal funds rate is between 3.75% and 4%, with projections suggesting it may drop to around 3% by December 2026, although it could range from 2% to 4% [2] - The FOMC will update its economic forecasts starting in March 2026, with scheduled meetings on January 28, March 18, April 28, June 17, July 29, September 16, October 28, and December 9 [2] Group 2 - The potential new Chair, likely to be a proponent of rate cuts, is expected to be nominated by President Trump, with Kevin Hassett as a leading candidate [3] - FOMC decisions will heavily rely on economic data, particularly employment figures, which are currently mixed, with inflation slightly above the 2% target and unemployment rising but not alarming [3] - The outcome of employment data in 2026 will significantly influence the Fed's policy direction, as differing views among policymakers exist regarding the labor market's impact on the economy [3][4]

Core Insights - The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and delayed economic data will be released, marking a critical period for market recalibration [1] - Key economic indicators such as employment, inflation, and manufacturing metrics will provide insights into the economy's true state, influencing market expectations [1] - The Federal Reserve's internal concerns regarding persistent inflation and financial stability are rising, with upcoming meeting minutes and speeches expected to impact asset performance [1] Economic Data and Market Impact - The release of delayed economic data next week will reveal the underlying economic conditions, potentially reigniting expectations for monetary easing if the data is weak [1] - Conversely, strong data could delay any policy shifts from the Federal Reserve, affecting the direction of interest rates and the dollar [1][2] - The market is likely to experience volatility as traders reassess their positions based on the new data and policy signals [3] Market Behavior and Asset Performance - In a fluctuating risk environment, the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields may remain strong if data is robust and interpreted as a sign of tighter policy [2] - Gold prices may face pressure but could rebound if economic signals are weak, although structural limitations on its price recovery remain [2] - The stock market is expected to see increased opportunities, but with notable sector rotation, particularly among high-valuation tech and interest-sensitive sectors [2] Trading Strategies - Maintaining flexible positions is crucial during this data-heavy and policy-uncertain phase to allow for adjustments [4] - Traders should focus on volatility opportunities surrounding data releases and significant speeches, potentially employing cross-market hedging strategies [4] - Setting clear stop-loss and take-profit levels at key technical points is essential to manage risks effectively [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The negative weekly new employment figures from the US ADP private - sector, upcoming US economic data, Japan's economic stimulus plan, the weakening of digital currency prices, global debt expansion, fiscal deficit expectations, and geopolitical risks may support the rebound of precious metal prices in the short - term and provide medium - to long - term support [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Precious Metal Market Data - **Shanghai Gold**: The closing price was 930.22 yuan/gram, with a change of - 28.76 yuan compared to the previous period. The trading volume was - 22,326.00, and the inventory was 90,426.00 (in ten - gram units) [1]. - **Shanghai Silver**: The closing price was 11,697.00 yuan/ten - gram, with a change of - 273.00 yuan. The trading volume was 623,148.00, and the inventory was 563,671.00 (in ten - gram units) [1]. - **COMEX International Gold**: The closing price of the active contract was 4067.40 dollars/ounce, with a change of 22.30 dollars. The trading volume was 231,322.00, and the inventory was 37,224,744.19 (in troy ounces) [1]. - **COMEX International Silver**: The closing price of the active contract was 50.54 dollars/ounce, with a change of 0.13 dollars. The trading volume was 75,851.00, and the inventory was 465,535,121.46 (in troy ounces) [1]. 3.2 Important Information - The number of initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending October 18 was 232,000. The average weekly reduction in private - sector employment in the US for the four - week period ending November 1 was 2,500 [1]. - Trump has selected candidates for the Fed chair, and the US Treasury Secretary said the candidates have been narrowed down to five [1]. 3.3 Long - Short Logic - The negative weekly new employment figures from the US ADP private - sector, the uncertainty of future expectations due to upcoming US economic data, Japan's economic stimulus plan, and the weakening of digital currency prices may lead to a rebound in precious metal prices [1]. - Global debt expansion, fiscal deficit expectations, and geopolitical risks will support precious metal prices in the medium - to long - term [1]. 3.4 Trading Strategy - In the short - term, lightly go long on the main contracts at low prices. For London gold, pay attention to the support level around 3850 - 3950 and the resistance level around 4180 - 4384. For Shanghai gold, focus on the support level around 870 - 890 and the resistance level around 960 - 1000. For London silver, note the support level around 38 - 45 and the resistance level around 52 - 55. For Shanghai silver, pay attention to the support level around 10,000 - 11,000 and the resistance level around 12,400 - 13,000 [1].

Report Date - The report is dated November 17, 2025 [1] Energy Crude Oil - International oil prices fluctuated last week, with the Brent 01 contract rising 0.93%. Geopolitical risks around Russia and Venezuela supported oil prices, but the Russian Black Sea port resumed loading on Sunday. Supply-demand pressure in the crude oil market is expected to increase in Q4 and Q1 next year, and there is still a downside risk for oil prices in the medium term. Short-term attention should be paid to the impact of Russia's sanctions on two types of oil exports after November 21 and the release of Venezuelan risks [2] Fuel Oil & Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - The absolute price of fuel oil is still suppressed by the cost side. High-sulfur fuel oil is supported by a marginal decline in Russian exports due to sanctions and facility attacks in the short term, but its exports are expected to increase further as the Middle East increases production and the power generation peak season ends, and the medium-term supply pattern may become more relaxed. Low-sulfur fuel oil has seen some improvement in its fundamentals compared to the previous period, as unstable overseas refinery operations have relieved some supply pressure, and the strengthening of gasoline and diesel cracking provides support from the conversion logic, combined with the peak demand season for marine fuel in Q4 and the easing of Sino-US trade relations [20] LPG - Import resources are in short supply. The improved profitability of butane dehydrogenation plants has boosted the enthusiasm of downstream chemical enterprises to start production, and the significant cooling in many places has improved the demand for the combustion end. The storage rates of refineries and ports have decreased. LPG is expected to show a slightly stronger and fluctuating trend under the tightening of supply and demand [22] Urea - The new plant of Xinjiang Zhongneng has successfully produced products, and the daily output of urea continues to increase. The start of production of industrial compound fertilizers has increased recently, and the reserve demand has followed up at low prices, resulting in a reduction in inventory for production enterprises. The impact of export sentiment is greater than the actual situation, and the short-term market is expected to continue to fluctuate within a range, with the price center possibly moving slightly upward [23] Methanol - The volume of imported methanol arriving at ports continues to be high, and port inventories continue to accumulate. Overseas plants are operating at a high level, and there is an abundant supply of in-transit goods. The demand from traditional downstream industries remains weak, and there are expectations of shutdown and maintenance for several coastal MTO plants. Methanol may continue to be under pressure in the short term. Attention should be paid to the support at the integer mark, and the market is likely to rebound in response to positive news. Monitor the shutdown time of overseas plants and changes in port inventories [24] Pure Benzene - The overseas gasoline market is strong, and the market is mainly trading on the tight supply of US pure benzene and overseas blending oil demand. The outflow of Asian pure benzene and toluene has increased. The absolute price of pure benzene is low, and the profitability is poor, but the inventory pressure is not significant, and the price has elasticity. The price rebounded last week. However, the profitability of downstream industries is generally weak, and overseas demand may be volatile, so caution is needed when evaluating the height of the rebound [25] Polypropylene, Plastic & Propylene - The overall supply in the propylene market is abundant. Production enterprises have a certain intention to stabilize the market, but the overall trading volume is average, and a small number of offers have seen narrow discounts. Downstream factories are mainly waiting and watching based on rigid demand, and their purchasing mentality is cautious. However, the gradual resumption of previously shut-down butanol and octanol plants provides some support for propylene demand. In the case of polyethylene, there are no new shutdowns in domestic petrochemical plants, and most are operating normally, resulting in a stable supply of domestic products. The orders of packaging film factories have decreased, and the demand is average, with a weakened willingness to replenish stocks. The operation rate of greenhouse film factories has declined, and new orders are limited, leading to a gradual weakening of demand and a reduction in raw material purchases. For polypropylene, the previously shut-down plants have gradually restarted, increasing the supply pressure slightly. Downstream industries continue to purchase based on rigid demand, and the market trading is average, with a supply-demand imbalance still existing. Although the cost side provides stronger support, the market price is still difficult to achieve continuous growth [27] PVC & Caustic Soda - PVC shows a fluctuating trend The cancellation of India's BIS certification slightly exceeded market expectations, but the overall impact is not significant. Attention should be paid to whether India's anti-dumping policy will be implemented. The price of calcium carbide is temporarily stable, and the integrated gross profit of Shandong caustic soda and PVC is slightly in the red, providing some cost support. Upstream plants are undergoing maintenance, resulting in a slight decline in industry inventories. Domestic demand is insufficient, and exports are affected by India's anti-dumping tax, leading to a wait-and-see attitude in the market. With high supply and weak demand, PVC is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range. Caustic soda also shows a fluctuating trend. The upstream cost has increased, and the price of caustic soda has weakened, resulting in a decline in the integrated profit of chlor-alkali. Inventories have decreased month-on-month but still face significant year-on-year pressure. The profitability of alumina has been compressed, and some enterprises are in the red, with a possibility of production cuts in the future. Currently, the raw material inventory is high, and downstream enterprises have a weak willingness to replenish stocks. With high supply and insufficient demand, caustic soda is operating weakly. Attention should be paid to changes in profitability in the future [28] PX & PTA - Affected by the tight supply of overseas aromatics, the price of PX has rebounded, driving up the price of PTA. The demand for terminal cold-proof fabrics is good, but the overall market atmosphere has cooled down. The profitability of PTA is poor, and there are still expectations of industry-wide production cuts. Recently, some plants have reduced their operating loads. The operating rate of PX plants is high, and there are also plans for plant maintenance in the future. The strong gasoline crack spread overseas and the tight supply of US aromatics have once again boosted the Asian aromatics market. However, considering the expected weakening of chemical demand and the uncertainty of the sustainability of overseas demand, a cautious bullish attitude is recommended [29] Ethylene Glycol - The weekly output of ethylene glycol increased slightly month-on-month, with integrated plants increasing their operating rates and syngas-based plants reducing theirs. The port inventory increased significantly on Monday according to Longzhong data. The start-up of new production capacity and the restart of old plants have increased the supply pressure significantly. In the short term, the increase in supply has been slightly alleviated by the increase in shutdowns of syngas-based plants. In the medium term, demand is expected to weaken, and a bearish outlook is maintained. The strategy of reverse arbitrage on the monthly spread is recommended. Continue to monitor the dynamics of plants after the decline in profitability of syngas-based plants [30] Short Fiber & Bottle Chip - There is no pressure from new production capacity for short fiber, and plants are operating at a high load. The spot market situation is good, but there are expectations of weakening demand, which may put pressure on processing margins. The absolute price fluctuates with the raw material price. As the weather gets colder, the demand for bottle chips has weakened, putting pressure on processing margins. The operating rate of plants has increased slightly, and overcapacity is a long-term pressure. The price is mainly driven by costs [31] Glass - The price of glass decreased with an increase in positions. The high inventory in the middle stream is still having a negative impact, and the spot price is showing a downward trend, with inventory accumulating this week. The increase in coal prices has raised costs and reduced profits. Four production lines in Shahe have stopped production, reducing the daily melting capacity. Processing orders have improved month-on-month but are still insufficient year-on-year. The high inventory in the middle stream persists, and the weak market reality continues. The futures price has limited upward momentum, and there is significant competition between bulls and bears in the short term. It is recommended to adopt a wait-and-see approach [32] 20 Rubber, Natural Rubber & Butadiene Rubber - The price of international crude oil futures has increased, while the price of raw materials in the Thai market has remained stable with a slight decline. Currently, the global supply of natural rubber is at a high level, but the production in Yunnan, China, has entered a declining period. Last week, the operating rate of domestic butadiene rubber plants continued to increase slowly, while the operating rate of upstream butadiene plants continued to increase significantly. Last week, the operating rate of domestic all-steel radial tire plants decreased slightly, while that of semi-steel radial tire plants increased slightly. The inventory of finished products of Shandong tire enterprises continued to increase. According to Longzhong data, the total inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao increased to 44.95 million tons last week, and according to Zhuochuang data, the social inventory of Chinese butadiene rubber continued to increase to 1.59 million tons, while the inventory of Chinese butadiene at ports continued to decline to 2.9 million tons. Overall, demand is slowly weakening, the supply of natural rubber is decreasing, the supply of synthetic rubber is increasing, rubber inventories are increasing, and cost support is stable. Market sentiment is cautious. The strategy is to expect a rebound for RU and BR after an oversold situation, adopt a wait-and-see approach for NR, and pay attention to cross-variety arbitrage opportunities such as NR and BR [33] Soda Ash - Soda ash shows a fluctuating trend. The market for light soda ash is performing well, and industry inventories are fluctuating within a narrow range. Costs have increased, and both ammonia-soda and combined-soda plants are slightly in the red. Some soda ash plants have undergone maintenance, resulting in a month-on-month decline in production. The ignition and cold repair of photovoltaic glass coexist, and the overall production capacity has not changed significantly. Four production lines of float glass have recently stopped production. Attention should be paid to the cost-driven factor. If costs decrease, the price may fluctuate in the short term. In the long term, under the high-pressure supply pattern, there will still be a situation of oversupply [34] Metals Precious Metals - International gold and silver prices dropped significantly on Friday. With the end of the longest government shutdown in US history, the market is waiting for economic data to further assess the economic and monetary policy outlook. The hawkish statements of Fed officials have suppressed expectations of interest rate cuts. Precious metals are forming a high-level consolidation platform, patiently waiting for new drivers and directional guidance from the technical side [3] Copper - The copper price first declined and then rebounded during the night session on Friday. Attention should be paid to the performance of short-term moving averages and the movement of funds. Last week, the domestic and international copper prices encountered resistance at $88,000 and $110,000 respectively. The main trading theme in the market is not clear. The market is waiting for US economic indicators and paying attention to the strength of domestic demand. The price of domestic spot copper is reported at 87,210 yuan, with a premium of 50 yuan in Shanghai and flat in Guangdong. Short-term high-level short positions can be traded with a stop-loss at 88,000 yuan. The copper price is currently in a consolidation phase [4] Aluminum - The price of Shanghai aluminum declined on Friday. Although there are potential stories in the long-term supply and demand of the aluminum market, the short-term fundamentals are stable, and the inventory and spot performance are neutral. After the position in Shanghai aluminum increased to 800,000 lots, it decreased for two consecutive days. The overall linkage among non-ferrous metals is strong, and the slightly stronger and fluctuating trend has not been broken. Attention should be paid to the movement of funds [5] Cast Aluminum Alloy - The spot price of Baotai ADC12 decreased by 100 yuan to 21,000 yuan on Friday. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the adjustment of the tax rate policy is still unclear. Both the industry inventory and the exchange warehouse receipts are at a high level. Cast aluminum alloy continues to fluctuate with the aluminum price, and there is no obvious driving force for the price difference [6] Alumina - The operating production capacity of alumina is at a historical high, and both the industry inventory and the exchange warehouse receipts continue to increase. The pattern of oversupply is difficult to change. There is a certain degree of reluctance to sell in the spot market, and the decline of the index has slowed down and is gradually approaching the cash loss in Shanxi and Henan. However, the price of ore has become more flexible, and there is a small amount of room for cost reduction. Before large-scale production cuts are implemented, alumina is expected to operate weakly with limited room for rebound [7] Zinc - Fed officials have made hawkish statements, leading to a widespread decline in the overseas equity market. Long positions in the non-ferrous metals sector have accelerated their exit. The price of Shanghai zinc has retraced to the 5-day moving average, erasing all the gains since November and failing to effectively break through the upper limit of the bottom consolidation range. The LME zinc inventory has continued to increase slightly, and the SMM zinc social inventory has decreased to 159,600 tons. The divergence in inventory trends between the domestic and international markets has been temporarily corrected, and there is limited room for further expansion of the price difference between the domestic and international markets. The TC of both domestic and overseas mines has decreased simultaneously, and the zinc price has declined significantly, putting pressure on the profits of domestic smelters. Production cuts by some smelters have gradually been implemented. The support level for the rebound of Shanghai zinc is currently seen at the 20-day moving average [8] Lead - The price of lead is relatively high, and downstream procurement has significantly weakened. Smelters are actively resuming production, leading to a weakening of the fundamentals. Long funds have taken profits at high prices, and the net outflow of funds from the weighted Shanghai lead contract exceeded 100 million yuan during the day. Shanghai lead felt significant pressure near the previous high of 17,800 yuan/ton. The upcoming launch of energy storage orders and new national standard electric vehicles, along with the reduction in the tax exemption for new energy vehicles next year, have temporarily improved the consumption expectation of lead. However, as the weather gets colder, the orders of some battery enterprises have weakened, and the operating rate has declined, providing insufficient support for the high lead price. The supply of scrap batteries and lead concentrates remains tight. Considering the cost support, Shanghai lead is expected to fluctuate within the range of 17,300 - 17,500 yuan/ton [9] Tin - The price fluctuation of Shanghai tin increased during the night session on Friday. After the main contract rebounded from the MA10 moving average and 288,000 yuan, it recovered the decline and fluctuated above 290,000 yuan. The social inventory of tin according to Steel Union increased by 646 tons to 7,934 tons last week, and the SMM social inventory increased by 410 tons to 7,443 tons. The tin market still needs to pay attention to changes in domestic funds. The uncertainty of the resumption rhythm of Dibang and the efficiency of the capacity rectification of Indonesia's天马 has led the market to focus on the tight supply situation last week. Wait for today's social inventory data. Long-term high-level short positions can be held with a stop-loss at 295,000 yuan [10] Iron Ore - The futures price of iron ore rebounded slightly last week. On the supply side, the global shipment volume is slightly stronger than the same period last year. The Simandou iron ore mine has officially started production, but the short-term production capacity that can be released is limited. The volume of iron ore arriving at domestic ports is at a high level for the same period, and the port inventory continues to show an increasing trend. There are some structural changes in the inventory of Australian iron ore. On the demand side, the demand for steel in the off-season has declined, and the loss situation of steel mills has worsened. Although the iron ore production rebounded last week, there is still room for production cuts in the future. At the macro level, many important events have been implemented and priced in, and the short-term impact on the futures price is weakening. The market has started to price in the reality of a marginal loosening of the iron ore supply-demand situation. It is expected that the price of iron ore will fluctuate [14] Coke - The price fluctuated during the day. The fourth round of price increases for coking coal was fully implemented this week. The profitability of coking enterprises is still average, and the daily production has decreased slightly. The coke inventory has decreased slightly. Currently, downstream enterprises are purchasing on a small scale based on demand, resulting in a slight reduction in inventory. The purchasing willingness of traders is average. Overall, the supply of carbon elements is abundant. The iron ore production has returned to a high level, and the demand for raw materials remains resilient. The profit level of the steel industry is average, and there is a strong intention to suppress raw material prices. The futures price of coke is at a premium, and the price is expected to fluctuate [15] Coking Coal - The price fluctuated during the day. The production of coking coal mines increased slightly. The spot auction transactions were normal, and the transaction prices showed a mixed trend. The terminal inventory increased slightly. The total inventory of coking coal increased slightly month-on-month, and the inventory at the production end increased slightly. Safety inspections have been carried out in major coal-producing regions. Attention should be paid to the relevant impacts. Overall, the supply of carbon elements is abundant. The iron ore production has returned to a high level, and the demand for raw materials remains resilient. The profit level of the steel industry is average, and there is a strong intention to suppress raw material prices. The futures price of coke is at a premium, and the futures price of coking coal is at a discount to the Mongolian coal price. The market has certain expectations for the safety production assessment in major coking coal-producing regions. The price is expected to fluctuate [1

Group 1: U.S. Economic Policy - The U.S. government shutdown lasted 43 days, resulting in an estimated loss of $1.5 trillion, with the overall impact to be assessed over weeks or months[4] - The IMF predicts that the U.S. GDP growth for Q4 will be below the previous forecast of 1.9% due to the shutdown[4] - U.S. October PPI increased by 2.4% year-on-year and 0.2% month-on-month, while core PPI rose by 3.1% year-on-year, exceeding expectations[4][5] Group 2: Monetary Policy and Interest Rates - Fed officials are divided on interest rate decisions, with some advocating for a 50 basis point cut, while others prefer to maintain current rates[4] - The probability of at least a 25 basis point cut in December decreased from 66.9% to 44.4%[5] - The weighted average expected policy rate for the end of 2026 increased from 2.90% to 2.96%[5] Group 3: Global Market Trends - U.S. stocks saw modest gains, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones up by 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively, while the Nasdaq fell by 0.5%[11] - European stocks rose, with the STOXX 600 index increasing by 1.8% driven by healthcare valuations[11] - The dollar index weakened by 0.26%, while the euro and pound strengthened against the dollar[20] Group 4: Commodity Prices - Brent and WTI crude oil prices rose by 1.2% and 0.6%, respectively, closing at $64.4 and $60.1 per barrel[18] - Gold prices increased by 1.9%, reaching $4,071.1 per ounce, while silver surged by 6.8% to $52.0 per ounce[18]

Group 1: Hot News - In October, China's industrial added - value above designated size increased by 4.9% year - on - year, high - tech manufacturing by 7.2%, service production index by 4.6%, and social consumer goods retail by 2.9%. From January to October, national fixed - asset investment decreased by 1.7%, real estate development investment by 14.7%, and new commercial housing sales area by 6.8% [2] - In October, housing prices in 70 large and medium - sized cities declined both month - on - month and year - on - year. All 70 cities saw a month - on - month decline in second - hand housing prices, with narrowing declines in first - and second - tier cities. The number of cities with rising new housing prices month - on - month was 7, one more than last month [2] - Platinum and palladium futures contracts will be listed on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange on November 27. The initial trading margin is 9% of the contract value, and the daily price limit is 14% [2] - In October, global physical gold ETFs had an inflow of $8.2 billion, the fifth consecutive month of inflows. The cumulative net inflow of $72 billion in the first ten months set a record [3] - Russia's Novorossiysk Black Sea port resumed oil loading operations on November 16 [3] Group 2: Sector Performance - Key sectors to watch: urea, Shanghai copper, silver, crude oil, PVC [4] - Night - session performance: non - metallic building materials rose 3.24%, precious metals 30.16%, oilseeds and oils 9.85%, soft commodities 2.51%, non - ferrous metals 23.35%, coal, coke, steel and ore 12.33%, energy 2.76%, chemicals 10.75%, grains 1.16%, and agricultural and sideline products 3.88% [4] Group 3: Sector Positions - The chart shows the position changes of commodity futures sectors in the past five days [5] Group 4: Performance of Major Asset Classes | Category | Name | Daily Change (%) | Monthly Change (%) | Year - to - Date Change (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Equity | Shanghai Composite Index | - 0.97 | 0.90 | 19.06 | | | SSE 50 | - 1.15 | 0.89 | 13.17 | | | CSI 300 | - 1.57 | - 0.27 | 17.62 | | | CSI 500 | - 1.63 | - 1.30 | 26.37 | | | S&P 500 | - 0.05 | - 1.55 | 14.49 | | | Hang Seng Index | - 1.85 | 2.57 | 32.47 | | | German DAX | - 0.69 | - 0.34 | 19.93 | | | Nikkei 225 | - 1.77 | - 3.88 | 26.27 | | | UK FTSE 100 | - 1.11 | - 0.19 | 18.66 | | Fixed - income | 10 - year Treasury bond futures | 0.00 | - 0.24 | - 0.47 | | | 5 - year Treasury bond futures | - 0.00 | - 0.18 | - 0.62 | | | 2 - year Treasury bond futures | - 0.01 | - 0.09 | - 0.50 | | Commodity | CRB Commodity Index | 0.00 | - 0.06 | 1.90 | | | WTI Crude Oil | 2.10 | - 1.56 | - 16.69 | | | London Spot Gold | - 2.13 | 1.99 | 55.56 | | | LME Copper | - 1.00 | - 0.42 | 23.51 | | | Wind Commodity Index | - 1.44 | 1.95 | 33.18 | | Other | US Dollar Index | 0.11 | - 0.45 | - 8.48 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | - 0.85 | 13.70 | 14.29 | [6]

Group 1 - The US government ended its longest shutdown lasting 43 days on November 12, with President Trump signing a temporary funding bill [8][9] - The US stock market showed a pattern of initial gains followed by declines, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping by 2.3% on Thursday [8][10] - The Federal Reserve officials adopted a hawkish tone, indicating that the government shutdown could impact the December meeting, leading to a decrease in the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in December [8][10] Group 2 - Key economic data includes the NFIB Small Business Confidence Index for October at 98.2, below expectations of 98.5 and the previous value of 98.8 [9] - The yield on the 10-year Treasury auction on November 12 was 4.074%, down from the previous 4.12% [9] - API crude oil inventory for the week ending November 7 was reported at 1.3 million barrels, lower than the previous 6.521 million barrels [9] Group 3 - Global major asset classes showed mixed performance, with COMEX silver rising by 9.67% and COMEX gold by 4.23% [26] - The French CAC40 index had the highest gain at 3.55%, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell by 1.40% [30] - In the US equity market, the healthcare sector saw the largest increase of 4.11%, while the consumer discretionary sector experienced the largest decline of 1.60% [36] Group 4 - The foreign exchange market saw the Australian dollar appreciating by 1.07% against the RMB, while the Japanese yen depreciated by 1.42% [37] - The commodity market had mixed results, with COMEX silver leading gains at 9.67%, while NYMEX light crude oil fell by 2.07% [43] - The liquidity environment showed varied trends in long-term interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield in Germany rising by 4 basis points to 2.71% [46]

Global Asset Price Performance - Gold prices have rebounded, while global stock markets showed mixed results this week. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices increased by 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively, while the Nasdaq index fell by 0.5% [2][3] - In the bond market, yields in major overseas markets generally rose, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remaining flat compared to last week [2] - Commodity prices saw a decline in crude oil, with WTI and Brent crude oil prices dropping by 1.2% and 0.6%, respectively, while London gold prices increased by 2.1% [2] - The U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.3% [2] Major Central Bank Monetary Policies - Federal Reserve officials are leaning towards pausing interest rate cuts in December, citing concerns that further cuts could exacerbate inflation pressures [5] - European Central Bank officials indicated that inflation risks in the Eurozone are skewed to the upside due to increased government spending on military and infrastructure as the economy accelerates [5] U.S. Economic Dynamics - The U.S. government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown, with key economic data set to be released soon. However, some data from October may be permanently lost, complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making for December [9] - The NFIB small business optimism index fell to 98.2, the lowest in six months, indicating challenges in sales and profit margins, as well as difficulties in finding qualified employees [9] Other Regional Economic Dynamics - The Eurozone Sentix investor confidence index dropped to -7.4, reflecting a pessimistic outlook on the economy and concerns over high fiscal debt limiting policy options [18] - The UK's unemployment rate rose to 5% in September, leading to increased pressure on the government and the Bank of England to consider tax cuts and interest rate reductions [18]