Core Viewpoint - Yongli Investment (01145.HK) reported a significant decline in revenue and a shift from profit to loss in the first half of 2025, primarily due to adverse market conditions in the shipping industry [1] Financial Performance - The company recorded revenue of $4.381 million in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 14% [1] - The loss attributable to shareholders was $1.708 million, compared to a profit of $1.278 million in the same period last year [1] - Basic loss per share was $0.16, a decline from a basic earnings per share of $0.12 for the period ending June 30, 2024 [1] Market Conditions - The shipping business faced immense pressure, with charter rates for ultra-flexible dry bulk carriers plummeting by 34.1% year-on-year [1] - The decline in demand for goods was attributed to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries, as well as ongoing geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, leading to reduced demand and an oversupply of vessels [1] Strategic Response - To mitigate the cyclical impacts on the shipping business, the company strategically resumed its trading operations during the first half of 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Yongli Investment (01145) reported a total revenue of $4.381 million for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 13.59% and a net loss of $1.708 million, marking a shift from profit to loss compared to the previous year [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The total revenue for the first half of 2025 was $4.381 million, down 13.59% year-on-year [1] - The company experienced a net loss of $1.708 million, compared to a profit in the previous year [1] - Earnings per share were reported at a loss of $0.16 [1] Group 2: Market Conditions - The market conditions for the shipping business faced significant pressure, with charter rates for ultra-flexible dry bulk carriers plummeting by 34.1% year-on-year [1] - The decline in demand for goods was attributed to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries, as well as ongoing geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine [1] - The combined effects of weakened demand for goods and an oversupply of vessels contributed to the challenging market environment [1] Group 3: Strategic Response - To mitigate the cyclical impacts on the shipping business, the company strategically resumed its trading operations in the first half of 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Yongli Investment (01145) reported a significant decline in its mid-year performance for 2025, with total revenue of $4.381 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 13.59% and a net loss of $1.708 million, marking a shift from profit to loss [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first half of 2025 was $4.381 million, down 13.59% year-on-year [1] - The company experienced a net loss of $1.708 million, compared to a profit in the previous year [1] - Earnings per share were reported at a loss of 0.16 cents [1] Market Conditions - The market conditions for the shipping business faced significant pressure, with charter rates for ultra-flexible bulk carriers plummeting by 34.1% year-on-year [1] - The decline in demand for goods was attributed to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries, as well as ongoing geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, leading to reduced demand and an oversupply of vessels [1] Strategic Response - To mitigate the cyclical impacts on its shipping business, the company strategically resumed its trading operations in the first half of 2025 [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core View of the Report - Trade war uncertainties remain, the demand outlook for the Container Shipping Index (European Line) is weak, and the futures price fluctuates significantly. Investors are advised to be cautious, pay attention to the operation rhythm and risk control, and track geopolitical, shipping capacity, and cargo volume data in a timely manner [1]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Futures Market Data - EC main contract closing price is 1355.000, down 18.2; EC second main contract closing price has a +6.20 increase [1]. - The spread between EC2510 - EC2512 is -420.90, down 16.20; the spread between EC2510 - EC2602 is -177.00, down 11.90 [1]. - EC contract basis is 825.17, up 15.30 [1]. - EC main contract open interest is 51727, down 1072 [1]. Spot Market Data - SCFIS (European Line) (weekly) is 2180.17, down 55.31; SCFIS (US West Line) (weekly) is 1,106.29, down 24.15 [1]. - SCFI (composite index) (weekly) is 1460.19, down 29.49; container ship capacity is 1,227.97 (in ten - thousand TEUs), with no change [1]. - CCFI (composite index) (weekly) is 1193.34, down 7.39; CCFI (European Line) (weekly) is 1,790.47, down 8.58 [1]. - Baltic Dry Index (daily) is 1964.00, up 58.00; Panama - type freight index (daily) is 1,637.00, down 7.00 [1]. - Average charter price for Panama - type ships is 13887.00, down 113.00; average charter price for Cape - type ships is 21,986.00, down 2887.00 [1]. Industry News - Five departments including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security jointly issued a notice, adding three withdrawal conditions for personal pensions from September 1st [1]. - The US Department of Commerce added 407 product categories to the steel and aluminum tariff list, with a 50% tax rate [1]. - US President Trump said the US will help Ukraine defend but will not send ground troops, and Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO. The White House is planning a tri - lateral meeting in Budapest [1]. Market Analysis - On Wednesday, most Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures prices fell, with the main contract EC2510 down 1.33%, and far - month contracts down between -1% and -1% [1]. - The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index is 2180.17, down 55.31 points from last week, a 2.5% week - on - week decline, and spot indicators continue to fall [1]. - Leading shipping companies launched a "price war" to compete for off - season cargo volume, and ONE also lowered its European Line spot cabin quotes at the end of August, leading to a cold market expectation [1]. - Trump plans to announce additional tariffs on steel, chips, and semiconductors in the next two weeks, increasing global trade uncertainties [1]. - US July CPI and non - farm data slowed, boosting the probability of a Fed rate cut in September, but PPI showed an unexpected rebound in producer inflation, and the probability of a Fed rate cut in September has marginally declined [1]. - In Q2 2025, the eurozone GDP growth slightly exceeded market expectations, and service and manufacturing activities gradually recovered. Inflation slowdown and stable economic data give the ECB interest rate policy flexibility [1]. Key Data to Watch - France's August manufacturing PMI preliminary value on August 21 at 15:15 [1]. - Germany's August manufacturing PMI preliminary value on August 21 at 15:30 [1]. - Eurozone's August manufacturing PMI preliminary value on August 21 at 16:00 [1]. - UK's August manufacturing PMI preliminary value on August 21 at 16:30 [1]. - US initial jobless claims for the week ending August 16 (in ten thousand people) on August 21 at 20:30 [1]. - US August S&P Global manufacturing PMI preliminary value on August 21 at 21:45 [1].

Group 1 - The U.S. initiated a trade war against China starting in 2018, imposing high tariffs on Chinese goods to protect domestic industries and reduce trade deficits, but this led to increased costs for American consumers, with an average household spending over $1,000 more annually due to tariffs [1][3] - Despite the trade war, China's exports remained resilient, redirecting markets to Southeast Asia and Europe, while U.S. importers sought alternatives in countries like Vietnam and Mexico, which also faced rising production costs, exacerbating inflation in the U.S. [3][5] - The U.S. semiconductor industry was adversely affected by sanctions against Chinese tech firms like Huawei and ZTE, leading to revenue declines for major companies such as Intel and AMD, prompting the U.S. government to subsidize the domestic semiconductor sector [5][11] Group 2 - The U.S. has increased military and diplomatic efforts to contain China, including arms sales to Taiwan and strengthening alliances with Japan and Australia, but these actions have faced challenges, such as cost overruns and delays in military projects [7][9] - The U.S. support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia aimed to weaken Sino-Russian ties, but resulted in Russia strengthening its economic relationship with China, while Europe faced economic downturns due to high energy prices [9][11] - Overall, despite various measures taken by the U.S. to counter China's rise, China has adapted and continued to develop its international connections, particularly through initiatives like the Belt and Road, indicating a shift in the balance of power between the two nations [11]

美加关系在8月初的紧张局势，仿佛是一根绷得快断裂的钢丝，随时都有可能崩断。美国对加拿大实施 加码35%的关税，这不仅仅是一次经济上的惩罚，更是一次强有力的战略施压，意在迫使加拿大在多方 面作出妥协。 特朗普非常清楚，加拿大对美国的出口市场依赖深重，一旦失去这个最大买家，加拿大的经济将受到严 重打击，短时间内几乎无法找到替代市场。提高关税意味着加拿大产品进入美国市场的门槛大大提升， 这无疑会对加拿大的制造业、能源产业以及农业出口带来巨大的冲击。对加拿大而言，这场关税战不仅 仅是经济上的挑战，更是一场战略上的危机。 值得一提的是，加拿大现任总理卡尼在这场关税战中的角色并不像外界想象的那样关键。尽管媒体普遍 认为卡尼在抵抗美国压力时扮演着重要角色，实际上，加拿大对美的强硬立场大多数是由前任总理特鲁 多时期的政策延续而来。卡尼更多的是一个继承者，他执行的是前任留下的政策。然而，问题的关键在 于，一旦特朗普进一步加大对加拿大的关税压力，卡尼可能会以"前任遗留"的原因做出退让。如此一 来，加拿大在这一系列博弈中的"硬抗"姿态显得有些软弱，言辞虽强烈，但行动却未能跟上，甚至让美 国以公开讽刺的方式来压缩加拿大的政治回旋余地 ...

Group 1 - Trump's underestimation of China's resilience and the miscalculation of the U.S. economy's ability to withstand high tariffs led to significant economic consequences for the U.S. [3][4][18] - The trade war initiated by Trump resulted in rising costs for American businesses and increased prices for consumers, impacting the agricultural sector severely [4][18] - Despite the negative media portrayal, Trump's support base remains strong due to his policies that resonate with conservative voters, particularly regarding immigration and economic nationalism [6][9] Group 2 - The global landscape shifted towards a multipolar world as Trump's "America First" policy forced countries to navigate between U.S. and Chinese interests, leading to increased cooperation with China [13][15] - China's domestic market has become a significant pillar of its economy, contributing 79.1% to its growth by 2025, showcasing its ability to adapt and thrive despite U.S. tariffs [15] - The misjudgment of allies' support for the U.S. strategy against China revealed a lack of understanding of global economic dynamics, as many countries continued to engage with China despite public alignment with U.S. policies [15][18]

Group 1 - Brazil's government is increasing support for companies affected by the 50% tariffs imposed by the US on certain Brazilian exports through financial aid, overseas expansion, and market diversification [1] - The Brazilian government has allocated 30 billion reais under the "Brazil Sovereignty Plan" to provide insurance, loans, and tax reductions for impacted businesses [1] - The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency is enhancing its presence in the US, with plans to establish an office in Washington and an existing branch in New York [1] Group 2 - Brazil has established cooperation with the US Chamber of Commerce and companies importing Brazilian products to advocate for the exclusion of more products from the tariff list [1] - The demand for Brazilian products, particularly coffee and beef, remains strong in the US market, and Brazil aims to maintain a mutually beneficial trade relationship with US importers [1] - The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency has identified 72 countries with potential to absorb exports affected by tariffs, based on research conducted in over 100 markets [1][2] Group 3 - Brazil's trade cooperation with multiple countries is thriving, and the BRICS mechanism offers more opportunities for Brazilian companies [2] - In the first quarter of 2025, Brazil's export value reached 77.3 billion USD, with significant exports to China (19.8 billion USD), the EU (11.1 billion USD), the US (9.7 billion USD), and the Southern Common Market (5.8 billion USD) [2] - Key export products include crude oil, soybeans, iron ore, and coffee, with an increase in industrial manufactured goods exports [2]

面对这样的逆境，加拿大的政界可谓是风声鹤唳，安大略省和不列颠哥伦比亚省的省长纷纷指责联邦政府此举损害了本省的经济利益，农业委员会 甚至提出了对政府的不信任案。在这种压力之下，卡尼总理终于在8月14日于社交媒体上表示其愿意进行"建设性对话"，承认中国的措施对农民造成 了重大影响。然而，这样的态度转变并未给受影响的农户带来实质性的解决方案，反而更加凸显了危机管理上的迟钝。 近日，中国商务部发布消息，对加拿大油菜籽征收75.8%的保证金，这一重大决策可谓一石激起千层浪。它不仅让加方农业界心惊胆战，更引发了一 场关于中加贸易关系博弈的深度思考。我们不得不承认，这次举措绝不仅仅是个别政策的体现，而是中国对过去一年多来自加拿大一系列歧视性政 策精准反击的结果。 回顾历史，早在去年10月，加拿大政府就已单方面对中国电动汽车加征100%关税，同时将钢铝产品的关税提高到25%。如此恶劣的做法，毫无疑问 地引发了中国的强烈不满，也为此次征收保证金埋下了伏笔。这一切的背后，是一个更大背景：全球经济复苏乏力的大环境中，各国对市场的争夺 愈演愈烈，而这场贸易战冲突中，加拿大似乎在无意间选择了站在错误的一方。 瞬息万变的市场上，作为曾经 ...

Core Viewpoint - U.S. soybean growers are on the brink of a "trade and financial cliff," struggling to cope with the prolonged trade war, as highlighted by the president of the American Soybean Association, Caleb Ragland [1] Group 1: Economic Pressure - U.S. soybean farmers are experiencing significant economic stress due to ongoing trade disputes with their customers [1] - Soybean prices have been continuously declining, exacerbating the financial strain on growers [1] - Simultaneously, farmers are facing substantial increases in costs for agricultural inputs and equipment [1]