Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Last week, crude oil showed a trend of rising first and then falling. Trump's extreme pressure on Russia triggered supply concerns and pushed up the geopolitical premium, but the implementation of subsequent measures remains to be observed. In the second half, due to the over - rise correction of the market, the non - farm payrolls data in the US falling short of expectations and the downward revision of the previous value, the fear of economic recession reignited, the VIX index soared, and the capital flight impacted the market, leading to the decline of crude oil. The result of the OPEC+ meeting was in line with expectations. It will increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September and end the first - stage production restoration ahead of schedule. The subsequent policy will be discussed at the meeting on September 7. Recently, attention should be paid to the macro - sentiment, tracking the VIX index and the US stocks [4] Market Trends - OPEC+ agreed to continue significant production increases in September and exit the current round of production cuts one year ahead of schedule. Eight member countries of OPEC+ reached a resolution to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in September through a video conference, marking that the organization completed the current - stage supply restoration plan one year ahead of schedule and fully exited the 2.2 million barrels per day production cut agreement implemented by eight member countries since 2023, including the UAE's additional phased production increase quota. Another voluntary production cut agreement of about 1.66 million barrels per day will be re - evaluated by the end of December. This production increase marks a strategic shift of OPEC and its partners from defending oil prices to releasing production capacity, effectively suppressing the impact of geopolitical tensions and seasonal demand peaks on oil prices [4] - As the oil prices in the Middle East rise, Asia will increase its imports of US WTI crude oil in the fourth quarter. Due to the strong demand for high - sulfur crude oil in Asia, the prices of Dubai crude oil and Murban crude oil, the benchmark prices of Middle Eastern crude oil, have risen this month, narrowing the price difference with the low - sulfur light US WTI crude oil. The WTI arbitrage window for Asia has been wide open in the past week, especially for ships arriving in early November. US crude oil producer Occidental Petroleum has sold WTI crude oil to Japanese refiner Taiyo Oil at a premium of about $3.50 per barrel over the October Dubai crude oil quote for delivery in October [5] - The Iranian foreign minister stated that the US needs to compensate for the losses in the conflict before the nuclear negotiations can restart. Iran has set new conditions for restarting the nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration. The US must compensate Iran for the losses caused during the Iran - Israel conflict last month. Iran will not agree to resume negotiations without addressing these issues [5] - The annual rate of the US core PCE price index in June was 2.8%, higher than the expected 2.70%, and the previous value was revised from 2.70% to 2.8%. The monthly rate of the core PCE price index in June was 0.3%, in line with expectations and higher than the previous value of 0.20%. The overall PCE index including food and energy rose 0.3% month - on - month and 2.6% year - on - year, respectively higher than the market expectations of 0.23% and 2.5%. The personal consumption expenditure price index rose 0.3% month - on - month, pushing the annual rate to 2.6%, the highest level since February. Weak spending is due to the cooling of the labor market. Real disposable income remained flat after falling in May, and wages and salaries hardly increased. The July employment report is expected to show a continued slowdown in recruitment and a slight rise in the unemployment rate. The savings rate remained at 4.5%. After the data was released, the spot gold fluctuated slightly in the short term, and the US dollar index rose slightly in the short term [6] - The total number of US oil rigs in the week ending August 1 was 410, compared with 415 in the previous week. As of the week ending July 29, speculators' net long positions in Brent crude oil on the Intercontinental Exchange increased by 33,959 lots to 261,352 lots. In the week ending July 29, speculators' net long positions in NYMEX WTI crude oil increased by 1,752 lots to 87,840 lots [7] EIA Weekly Inventory - As of the week ending July 25, the total US crude oil inventory including strategic reserves was 829.432 million barrels, an increase of 7.94 million barrels from the previous week; the US commercial crude oil inventory was 426.691 million barrels, an increase of 7.7 million barrels from the previous week; the total US gasoline inventory was 228.405 million barrels, a decrease of 2.73 million barrels from the previous week; the distillate oil inventory was 113.536 million barrels, an increase of 3.64 million barrels from the previous week. The crude oil inventory in Cushing, Oklahoma, was 22.553 million barrels, an increase of 0.69 million barrels. The US strategic petroleum reserve was 402.741 million barrels, an increase of 0.24 million barrels. The crude oil inventory was 1.47% lower than the same period last year and 6% lower than the average of the past five years; the gasoline inventory was 2.08% higher than the same period last year and 1% lower than the average of the past five years; the distillate oil inventory was 10.49% lower than the same period last year and 16% lower than the average of the past five years [8] - As of the week ending July 25, the US daily crude oil production was 13.314 million barrels, an increase of 41,000 barrels from the previous week and an increase of 14,000 barrels from the same period last year; the total processing volume of US refineries was 16.911 million barrels per day on average, a decrease of 25,000 barrels from the previous week; the refinery utilization rate was 95.4%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous week [8] - The increase in the US EIA crude oil inventory in the week ending July 25 was the largest since the week ending January 31, 2025. The decrease in the US EIA gasoline inventory in the week ending July 25 was the largest since the week ending April 25, 2025. The increase in domestic crude oil production in the week ending July 25 was the largest since the week ending March 7, 2025 [9]

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the CXO industry is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Insights - The CXO index has increased by over 50% in the past year due to the easing of geopolitical risks, recovery in investment, and the digestion of high pandemic baselines [2] - Chinese CXO companies are analyzed from short-term, medium-term, and long-term perspectives to understand their global competitiveness [2] - Major players in the large molecule CDMO sector include WuXi Biologics and WuXi AppTec, with over 70% of their revenue coming from overseas [2] - The small molecule CDMO sector shows strong recovery in domestic companies, with significant order growth and a favorable competitive landscape [2] - Clinical and preclinical CROs are currently in an adjustment phase, with domestic order prices stabilizing but showing no significant recovery [2] Summary by Sections Large Molecule CDMO - Short-term performance shows high growth with competition from Japan, South Korea, and Europe [2] - Medium-term order growth is led by South Korean companies like Samsung Biologics, indicating intense competition for Chinese firms [2] - Long-term capital expenditures remain high, reflecting confidence in future demand [2] Small Molecule CDMO - Domestic companies are recovering from pandemic-related performance dips, with overall growth expected in 2025 [2] - Order growth is robust, with WuXi AppTec's orders increasing by 47% year-on-year by the end of 2024 [2] - Long-term capital expenditures show divergence, with some leaders like WuXi AppTec expected to continue increasing investments [2] Clinical/Preclinical CRO - Both domestic and international CROs are in an adjustment period, with 2022-2023 investment cooling reflected in 2024 performance [2] - Medium-term order volumes and values are beginning to show growth, while international orders remain stable [2] - Long-term capital expenditures vary among companies, indicating potential supply-demand mismatches in the short term [2] Emerging Business Opportunities - Rapid development in new molecular businesses such as peptides and oligonucleotides is expected to open up growth opportunities in the CXO sector [3] - Generic drug CROs are actively pursuing innovative transformations to seek new growth points [3]

Core Viewpoint - OPEC+ has agreed to significantly increase oil production in September, with a planned daily increase of 548,000 barrels, reversing previous production cuts and potentially leading to a supply surplus by the end of the year [1][3][2]. Group 1: OPEC+ Production Increase - OPEC+ is set to approve a daily increase of 548,000 barrels in an upcoming meeting, marking a shift from previous production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day [3]. - This decision is seen as a response to geopolitical tensions and aims to alleviate pressure on oil prices, benefiting consumers and aligning with U.S. President Trump's objectives [3][4]. - Analysts suggest that the market may face an oversupply situation later this year due to the increase in production and slowing global economic growth [2][5]. Group 2: Geopolitical Context - The timing of OPEC+'s decision coincides with U.S. President Trump's threats of secondary sanctions on Russian oil exports, aimed at influencing Russia's actions in Ukraine [4]. - Trump's potential sanctions could lead to higher international oil prices, conflicting with his goal of lowering U.S. gasoline prices [5]. - The geopolitical landscape remains uncertain, making it challenging to predict the next steps in the oil market [5]. Group 3: Market Reactions and Predictions - Analysts predict that Brent crude oil prices will stabilize around $70 per barrel following the OPEC+ decision, with expectations of a supply surplus beginning in October [3][5]. - The market is advised to monitor geopolitical developments, OPEC+ production policies, and global trade disputes for future price movements [6].

Group 1: Gold Market Insights - International gold prices increased by over 1% on August 1, with a weekly gain of nearly 2%, closing at $3399.80 per ounce, marking a 1.53% rise and reaching a weekly high [1] - Global gold demand surged to $132 billion in Q2 2025, with total demand reaching 1249 tons, a 3% year-on-year increase, and a 45% increase in value compared to the previous year [3] - The strong performance of gold is attributed to heightened market volatility and geopolitical risks, with a 26% increase in dollar gold prices this year, outperforming most major asset classes [3] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Market Reactions - U.S. non-farm payrolls unexpectedly rose by 147,000 in June, exceeding economists' expectations and alleviating pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates [1] - The U.S. dollar index fell by 1.05% to 99.0169, reflecting market reactions to employment data and interest rate expectations [2] - European stock indices experienced declines due to concerns over tariffs and global economic slowdown, with the UK FTSE 100 down 0.70%, France's CAC40 down 2.91%, and Germany's DAX down 2.66% [5] Group 3: Oil Market Developments - International oil prices fell on August 1 due to potential production increases by OPEC and its allies, with light crude oil futures down 2.79% and Brent crude down 2.83% [6] - Despite the daily production increase discussions, U.S. oil prices saw a cumulative rise of 3.33% for the week [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the oil and gas sector, including China National Petroleum Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas, and New Natural Gas [5]. Core Viewpoints - Geopolitical risks and economic concerns are driving significant fluctuations in oil prices, with recent U.S. sanctions on Iran and potential tariffs on countries trading with Russia impacting market sentiment [1][9]. - The report highlights that Russia's oil exports are projected to exceed 4 million barrels per day, with U.S. sanctions potentially disrupting global oil supply [2][10]. - The report notes an increase in the U.S. dollar index and rising oil prices, with Brent crude futures settling at $69.67 per barrel, reflecting a 1.80% increase week-on-week [3][11]. Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong risk resilience and resource advantages, such as China National Petroleum Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, which are expected to benefit from stable oil prices and high dividend yields [14]. Oil Price Performance - As of August 1, 2025, Brent crude futures closed at $69.67 per barrel, up 1.80% from the previous week, while WTI futures settled at $67.33 per barrel, up 3.33% [38][39]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - U.S. crude oil production increased to 13.31 million barrels per day, while refinery throughput decreased to 16.91 million barrels per day, indicating a mixed supply-demand scenario [11][12]. - The report indicates that U.S. crude oil inventories rose, with strategic reserves at 402.74 million barrels, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 240,000 barrels [13]. Company Performance - The report provides earnings forecasts for key companies, with China National Petroleum Corporation expected to have an EPS of 0.90 yuan in 2024, while China National Offshore Oil Corporation is projected to have an EPS of 2.90 yuan [5].

Core Insights - Global gold demand increased by 3% year-on-year to 1249 tons in Q2 2025, with a value surge of 45% to $132 billion, marking a historical high [1] - The growth was primarily driven by investment demand, central bank purchases, regional market differentiation, and structural changes in consumption trends [2] Investment Demand: Core Growth Engine - Gold ETFs and similar products were the main drivers of demand growth, with a net inflow of 170 tons in Q2 2025, contrasting with slight outflows in the same period of 2024 [3] - Cumulative inflows for the first half of the year reached 397 tons, the highest since 2020, reflecting institutional investors' hedging against geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties [3] - In China, gold ETF inflows amounted to 464 billion RMB (approximately $65 billion), with holdings increasing to 200 tons and assets under management (AUM) surging 116% year-on-year to 152.5 billion RMB [3] - Demand for gold bars and coins grew by 11% year-on-year to 307 tons, with Chinese investors leading globally with a demand of 115 tons, a 44% increase year-on-year [3] Central Bank Purchases: Long-term Support - Global central banks net purchased 166 tons of gold in Q2 2025, remaining at historically high levels, 41% above the average from 2010-2021 [6] - A survey indicated that 95% of central banks expect to continue increasing gold holdings in the next 12 months, highlighting a trend towards de-dollarization [6] - The People's Bank of China added 6 tons in Q2, totaling 19 tons for the first half of the year, with official reserves reaching 2299 tons, accounting for 6.7% of foreign reserves [6] Consumption Demand: Structural Changes - Global gold jewelry demand fell by 14% year-on-year to 341 tons, nearing 2020 pandemic lows, with China's demand dropping 20% year-on-year to 69 tons, the weakest Q2 since 2007 [7] - Despite the decline, high-end jewelry demand remained resilient, while the mass market shifted towards lighter, more innovative designs, leading to a 21% increase in consumption value to $36 billion [7] - India's demand decreased by 17% year-on-year, although pre-wedding season purchases and trade-in policies mitigated some of the decline [8] Price and Supply: Market Balance Amid High Prices - The average gold price in Q2 reached $3280.35 per ounce, a 40% increase year-on-year, marking a historical high [12] - In China, the average physical gold price surpassed 1000 RMB per gram, with retail prices fluctuating between 984-1018 RMB per gram [13] - Gold mine production increased by 3% year-on-year to 909 tons, a record high for the quarter, while recycled gold supply grew by only 4%, indicating a reluctance among holders to sell [14] - Overall, gold prices rose by 26% in the first half of the year, outperforming most mainstream assets [15] Regional Market: Differentiation and Resilience - The Chinese market exhibited strong investment but weak consumption, with total retail gold demand reaching 245 tons, a 28% increase year-on-year, despite weak jewelry demand [16] - In India, demand for gold bars and coins rose to 46 tons, but jewelry consumption fell by 17% due to price-sensitive consumers reducing purchases [17] - European demand doubled due to post-energy crisis risk aversion, while U.S. demand for bars and coins fell to 9 tons due to a high-interest rate environment [17] - The growth in gold demand underscores its dual value as a safe-haven asset and a long-term allocation tool [17] Future Outlook - Geopolitical developments, monetary policy trajectories, and changes in consumer behavior will be key variables influencing the gold market [19]

Group 1 - The global economy in 2025 is characterized by uncertainties, including trade wars, technological transitions, and geopolitical risks, making financial markets a key window for observing macro trends [1] - The recent roundtable discussion at Fudan University focused on the themes of economic and trade competition, technological transitions, and the current international financial situation, aiming to provide academic references for China's capital market in response to new international changes [1][2] - The chief economist from ICBC International highlighted that the global economic recovery cycle is confirmed for 2023-2024, but recent trade wars have caused fluctuations in expectations, with Hong Kong stocks rising nearly 30% in the past three months, outperforming global markets [2] Group 2 - The resilience of the Chinese economy is attributed to its large-scale market and complete industrial system, with a focus on the integration of digital and real economies [3] - The chief economist from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation emphasized the need for China to manage its relationships with the US and neighboring countries carefully to avoid isolation, suggesting a focus on domestic demand and long-term strategies [3] - The Fudan University professor pointed out that the capital market is crucial for activating property income and addressing the decline in regular income, which is essential for the internationalization of the RMB [4] Group 3 - The discussion highlighted the importance of capital markets in supporting early-stage financing for technology companies and accelerating breakthroughs in advanced technology fields [5] - Experts agreed that the global economic recovery is subject to fluctuations, but China's manufacturing advantages and technological potential provide resilience against challenges [6] - The need for China to be cautious of deflation and geopolitical risks was emphasized, advocating for counter-cyclical policies and technological breakthroughs to achieve quality growth [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an overall investment rating for the energy and chemical industry. However, the outlook suggests that the energy and chemical sector will continue to fluctuate, and some chemical products with high inventories may face pressure and are suitable for short - allocation [3]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The US second - quarter GDP growth rate exceeded expectations, and the Chinese economy showed vitality and resilience. The energy and chemical sector continued to fluctuate. Geopolitical factors and economic data influenced the prices of energy and chemical products. The high - level meeting in China indicated good economic indicators, which may reduce the possibility of introducing economic stimulus policies, dragging down the demand side of commodities and energy chemicals to some extent [1][2]. 3. Summary by Variety 3.1 Crude Oil - **Viewpoint**: Geopolitical support continued, and attention should be paid to Russian oil risks. - **Main Logic**: The US imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil, and concerns about Trump's possible increased sanctions on Russia continued. Geopolitical factors drove oil prices. High refinery operations in China and the US and strong margins provided support, but OPEC + was in a period of rapid production increase, and supply pressure was still present. - **Outlook**: The strong reality dominated by high refinery operations at home and abroad and the weak expectation dominated by supply pressure balanced each other, and oil prices fluctuated. Attention should be paid to geopolitical risks [9]. 3.2 LPG - **Viewpoint**: The support from the cost side weakened, the fundamental situation of supply - demand remained loose, and the PG futures market might fluctuate weakly [2]. 3.3 Asphalt - **Viewpoint**: As crude oil prices rose, it was a good time for short - sellers of asphalt to enter the market. - **Main Logic**: Crude oil price rebounds drove asphalt price increases. The spot market of asphalt was stronger in the north than in the south, and the futures market might shift from Shandong - based pricing to East and South China - based pricing. The demand side was weak, and the valuation of asphalt was relatively high. - **Outlook**: The absolute price of asphalt was over - valued, and the monthly spread of asphalt might decline as the number of warehouse receipts increased [11]. 3.4 High - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: High - sulfur fuel oil rebounded following crude oil. - **Main Logic**: OPEC + continued to increase production, and the demand for high - sulfur fuel oil for power generation was affected. The supply of heavy oil increased, and the three driving forces supporting high - sulfur fuel oil were weakening. - **Outlook**: Overall, the supply of high - sulfur fuel oil was expected to increase and demand to decrease. Geopolitical upgrades would only cause short - term price fluctuations, and high - sulfur fuel oil would fluctuate weakly [12]. 3.5 Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: The price of low - sulfur fuel oil futures rebounded following crude oil. - **Main Logic**: It followed the trend of crude oil. Although the diesel cracking spread increased, low - sulfur fuel oil faced negative factors such as a decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur fuel oil substitution. The supply was expected to increase and demand to decrease, and it would maintain a low - valuation operation. - **Outlook**: Affected by green fuel substitution and limited demand for high - sulfur fuel oil substitution, but with a low current valuation, it would fluctuate following crude oil [13]. 3.6 PX - **Viewpoint**: It returned to the fundamental pricing logic, and attention should be paid to oil price fluctuations. - **Main Logic**: The impact of commodity sentiment subsided, and the market returned to fundamental pricing. Many PX plants were scheduled to restart in August, and new PTA plants were put into operation, so the supply - demand contradiction was not prominent, and there was limited upward or downward space. - **Outlook**: It would fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the short - term impact of US secondary sanctions on Russia on oil prices [14]. 3.7 PTA - **Viewpoint**: New plants were put into operation, and the repair of processing fees was blocked. - **Main Logic**: The supply and demand of PTA both increased, but the marginal supply - demand relationship was still weak, and the repair of processing fees was blocked. The price would follow the cost of upstream products, and the processing fees might improve after large - scale plant maintenance in early August. - **Outlook**: It would fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the implementation of large - scale plant maintenance at the beginning of August [15]. 3.8 Pure Benzene - **Viewpoint**: As crude oil rebounded, the price of pure benzene increased slightly. - **Main Logic**: The price of pure benzene increased slightly following the rebound of crude oil. The fundamental situation of pure benzene improved in the third quarter, but the rebound was limited by inventory pressure. - **Outlook**: It would fluctuate [16]. 3.9 Styrene - **Viewpoint**: The commodity sentiment cooled down, while crude oil prices broke through. Styrene fluctuated within a narrow range. - **Main Logic**: The fundamental situation of pure benzene improved, but it did not strongly support styrene. Styrene's own supply - demand was expected to weaken, and port inventories were accumulating. - **Outlook**: Although styrene inventories at ports were increasing recently, the inventories of the upstream and downstream of the industry chain were not high. If the macro - sentiment continued to improve, there might be inventory replenishment in the industry chain, which could support the market. Attention should be paid to changes in commodity sentiment [19]. 3.10 Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Viewpoint**: The fundamental driving force was limited, and typhoons affected the arrival rhythm of goods. - **Main Logic**: The supply - demand pattern of ethylene glycol changed little. Although the demand increased slightly due to the rising polyester load, the supply was expected to increase in August, and the market was in a wide - balance state. Typhoons affected port inventories, but there was still an expectation of inventory accumulation in the medium term. - **Outlook**: There was an expectation of an inventory inflection point [20]. 3.11 Short - Fiber - **Viewpoint**: It followed the trend passively. - **Main Logic**: Under the fluctuating raw material prices, the supply - demand of short - fiber changed little, and it mainly followed the upstream products. The downstream sales were still not good. - **Outlook**: The processing fees of short - fiber would remain stable, and the absolute price would follow the raw materials [22]. 3.12 Bottle - Chip - **Viewpoint**: It returned to the cost - pricing model. - **Main Logic**: With the fluctuating upstream polyester raw materials, the price of bottle - chip was mainly determined by cost, and its own supply - demand changed little, and the processing fees were weak. - **Outlook**: The processing fees of bottle - chip had support at the bottom, and the absolute price would follow the raw materials [23]. 3.13 PP - **Viewpoint**: There was still some macro - support, and PP fluctuated. - **Main Logic**: Short - term oil price increases and positive signals from the macro - level provided support, but the supply side was expected to increase, and the demand side was weak. - **Outlook**: PP would fluctuate in the short term [31]. 3.14 Propylene - **Viewpoint**: It mainly followed the fluctuations, and PL might fluctuate in the short term. - **Main Logic**: The spot supply of propylene was abundant, and the enterprise inventory was controllable. The market followed the fluctuations of PP and methanol. Due to the new product listing and far - month contracts, the influence of spot was limited, and the market might fluctuate at a relatively high level. - **Outlook**: PL would fluctuate in the short term [32]. 3.15 Plastic - **Viewpoint**: As oil prices strengthened, plastic fluctuated. - **Main Logic**: Oil price increases, macro - uncertainties, and the pressure on the supply side and weak demand side of plastic itself affected the market. - **Outlook**: The short - term oil price increase and macro - uncertainties led to short - term fluctuations in the plastic 09 contract [30]. 3.16 PVC - **Viewpoint**: The policy expectation cooled down, and PVC mainly fluctuated. - **Main Logic**: There were no unexpected policies in the high - level meeting, and the market sentiment cooled down. The fundamental situation of PVC was under pressure, with increasing production, weak downstream demand, and an expected increase in costs. - **Outlook**: The market sentiment cooled down, and the futures price declined [35]. 3.17 Caustic Soda - **Viewpoint**: Supported by low inventories in Shandong, caustic soda fluctuated. - **Main Logic**: The market sentiment cooled down. The demand for caustic soda from the alumina industry increased marginally, but the overall supply was high. There was a balance between low inventories in Shandong and cost support. - **Outlook**: The policy expectation cooled down, and there was pressure from near - month warehouse receipts. The downward space of caustic soda was limited [35]. 3.18 Methanol - **Viewpoint**: Port inventories were accumulating, and methanol fluctuated. - **Main Logic**: The futures price of methanol fluctuated. Port inventories increased, and the actual impact of policies was limited. The production profit was relatively high, and there was still a negative feedback expectation in the downstream olefin industry. - **Outlook**: It would fluctuate in the short term [26]. 3.19 Urea - **Viewpoint**: The supply was strong and the demand was weak. The sentiment was temporarily boosted, and exports supported the market. Urea fluctuated in the short term. - **Main Logic**: The spot price increased, but the fundamental situation of supply - demand remained unchanged, with strong supply and weak demand. The market was expected to fluctuate due to the influence of coal policies. - **Outlook**: In the context of strong supply and weak demand, the fundamental support was limited. The market sentiment temporarily boosted the price, and the futures price of urea would fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the development after the market returned to fundamentals [26]. 4. Variety Data Monitoring 4.1 Inter - Period Spread - The report provided the latest values and changes of inter - period spreads for various energy and chemical products, including Brent, Dubai, PX, PTA, MEG, etc. These data reflected the price differences between different delivery months of each variety [37]. 4.2 Basis and Warehouse Receipts - The report presented the basis and the number of warehouse receipts for each variety, such as asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, PX, etc., which were important indicators for analyzing the relationship between the spot and futures markets [38]. 4.3 Inter - Variety Spread - The report showed the latest values and changes of inter - variety spreads, such as the spread between PP and 3MA, TA and EG, etc., which helped to understand the relative price relationships between different energy and chemical products [39].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the significant performance variations among Hong Kong-listed companies, with some sectors like innovative pharmaceuticals, education, and finance showing notable growth, while banks like Hang Seng Bank and HSBC experienced substantial declines in their earnings [2][5][9] Group 2 - Over 60 Hong Kong-listed companies have reported their mid-year results for 2025, with companies like Hong Kong Broadband and Yu Hua Education seeing their mid-year earnings double year-on-year [2][3] - Hong Kong Broadband reported a staggering 6911.73% increase in profit attributable to shareholders, reaching HKD 108 million, driven by improved operational efficiency and reduced financing costs [3] - Yu Hua Education's revenue for the six months ending February 28, 2025, was approximately CNY 1.278 billion, a 7.2% increase, with adjusted net profit rising by 108.7% to CNY 435 million, attributed to increased enrollment and optimized cost management [3] - WuXi AppTec achieved a revenue of CNY 20.799 billion for the first half of 2025, marking a 20.6% year-on-year growth, with net profit attributable to shareholders soaring by 95.5% to CNY 8.287 billion [3][4] - Huaneng International Power's revenue for the first half of 2025 was CNY 112.032 billion, a decrease of 5.7%, while net profit increased by 23.19% to CNY 9.578 billion, attributed to effective fuel cost management [4] - IMAX China reported a revenue of USD 57.802 million for the first half of 2025, a 31.66% increase, with net profit rising by 88.9% to USD 23.893 million, driven by increased content solutions and technical services revenue [4] Group 3 - Hang Seng Bank's total operating income for the first half of 2025 was HKD 20.975 billion, a 3% increase, but pre-tax profit fell by 28.39% to HKD 8.097 billion, and net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 30.46% to HKD 6.880 billion [5][7] - HSBC's pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025 was USD 15.8 billion, a decrease of USD 5.7 billion, with total revenue declining by 9% to USD 34.1 billion [9][12] - Following the earnings releases, Hang Seng Bank's stock price dropped by 7.4%, bringing its market capitalization down to HKD 214.2 billion [7] - HSBC's stock price also fell by 3.82%, resulting in a market capitalization of HKD 1.69 trillion [12] Group 4 - The overall earnings growth for the Hang Seng Index is expected to significantly increase compared to the previous year, with sectors like healthcare, information technology, and consumer discretionary leading the growth [13][15] - Retail, semiconductor, education, diversified finance, and gaming sectors are projected to see continued profit growth, while the electric vehicle and consumer electronics sectors remain at high levels of activity despite lower growth rates compared to the previous year [15]