Core Viewpoint - The report from Tianfeng Securities indicates that Milkyway's main business prices are either at historical lows or experiencing minimal year-on-year fluctuations, which negatively impacts profit growth [1] Price Trends and Profitability - Shipping rates in global freight have seen significant declines, while prices for chemicals and domestic chemical shipping rates remain low [1] - Future price recovery is anticipated due to economic recovery, stabilization in the chemical industry, and reduced competition, which could accelerate profit growth for Milkyway [1] - Even with a price decline in the first half of 2025, Milkyway's net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to grow by 13%, demonstrating strong growth resilience [1] Potential for Profit Growth - If the year-on-year price decline narrows or turns into an increase, Milkyway's net profit could see accelerated growth, leading to a potential rise in valuation [1] - Price increases could also reduce business risks and lower asset and credit impairment losses, further driving up valuation [1] Market Sentiment and Valuation - As market risk appetite increases, the risk premium for trade businesses is expected to narrow, which may lead to a rise in Milkyway's valuation [1] - The expectation of price stabilization and continued growth in business volume could gradually release profits [1] - A target price-to-earnings ratio of 16 times is set, corresponding to a target price of 81.49 yuan, with an initial "buy" rating assigned [1]

Report Summary 1. Market Performance - On September 10, the four major A-share stock indices all rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.13% to 3,812.22 points, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.38% to 12,557.68 points, the ChiNext Index up 1.27% to 2,904.27 points, and the STAR 50 Index up 1.09% to 1,259.1 points. Market turnover was 2.004 trillion yuan, a decrease of 148.1 billion yuan from the previous day [2]. - In terms of industry sectors, communication (+3.49%), electronics (+1.78%), and media (+1.68%) led the gains, while power equipment (-1.18%), comprehensive (-1.09%), and basic chemicals (-0.94%) led the losses [2]. - From the perspective of market strength, IH > IF > IM > IC. The number of rising, flat, and falling stocks was 2,440, 219, and 2,767 respectively. Institutional, main, large - scale, and retail investors in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets had net inflows of 4.5 billion, - 5.8 billion, - 6.8 billion, and 8 billion yuan respectively, with changes of +32 billion, +17.3 billion, - 17 billion, and - 32.2 billion yuan respectively [2]. 2. Stock Index Futures - **Basis and Basis Annualized Yield**: The basis of the next - month contracts of IM, IC, IF, and IH were 141.57, 129.11, 22.56, and 3.39 points respectively, and the basis annualized yields were - 22.25%, - 21.16%, - 5.77%, and - 1.31% respectively, with three - year historical quantiles of 2%, 1%, 18%, and 32% respectively [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: In the medium - to - long term, maintain the judgment of going long on the economy. Currently, using stock indices as a long - position substitute has certain excess returns. It is recommended to allocate long - term contracts of each variety on dips. In the short term, there are signs of market cooling [3]. 3. Treasury Bond Futures - **Market Performance**: On September 10, the yields of treasury bond futures all rose. Among the active contracts, the implied interest rate of the two - year bond was 1.416, up 2.78 bps from the previous day; the five - year bond was 1.645, up 3.23 bps; the ten - year bond was 1.812, up 4.25 bps; and the thirty - year bond was 2.202, up 4.38 bps [3]. - **Cash Bonds**: The current active contract is the 2512 contract. For the two - year treasury bond futures, the CTD bond is 250012.IB, with a yield change of +1 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.007, and an IRR of 1.45%. For the five - year, ten - year, and thirty - year treasury bond futures, the relevant data are also provided [4]. - **Funding Situation**: In open - market operations, the central bank injected 304 billion yuan and withdrew 229.1 billion yuan, resulting in a net injection of 74.9 billion yuan [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: With the upward shift in risk appetite and the expectation of economic recovery, it is recommended to hedge T and TL contracts on rallies in the medium - to - long term [4]. 4. Economic Data - High - frequency data shows that recent social activities and infrastructure construction have weak momentum [11].

Core Insights - The Curaçao Pension Fund (APC) reported a total return of 6.3% for 2024, down from 8.7% in 2023 [1] - As of the end of 2024, APC's overseas assets accounted for 54% of its portfolio, while local assets made up 46% [1] - The international investment yield was 7.4%, with stock returns reaching 14.5% and bond returns at 2.2% [1] Investment Performance - The domestic investment portfolio return for APC was 4.9%, slightly lower than the 5.2% recorded in 2023 [1] - APC provided local loans to sectors such as tourism and utilities, achieving sustained returns [1] - Large real estate projects further solidified APC's position in the local market [1] Financial Management - APC withdrew 234.5 million Florins from its international investment portfolio for pension payouts and reinvestment [1] - The report highlighted ongoing economic recovery in Curaçao and other parts of the Dutch Caribbean, driven by growth in the accommodation tourism sector, renewable energy investments, and large real estate projects [1] Challenges and Future Developments - APC warned of ongoing challenges, including declining purchasing power, continuous reform pressures in healthcare and pensions, and the repayment of COVID-19 related loans [1] - The establishment of APC Bank is progressing, with operations expected to commence by the end of Q2 2025 [2]

Group 1 - The market is currently experiencing a correction after a significant rally, particularly in popular stocks that have seen large gains [1] - The current market trend is characterized as a slow bull market rather than a fast bull market, indicating a more sustainable growth pattern [1] - The rapid increase in margin trading balances, which have surpassed 2.3 trillion yuan, signals both active investor engagement and potential short-term adjustment risks [1][2] Group 2 - Long-term market growth is supported by government policies aimed at boosting consumption through sustained market performance, which is essential for economic recovery [2] - There is a strong inflow of capital into the stock market from various sources, including funds moving from traditional industries and low-yield savings, indicating a shift in investment strategies [2] - The confidence of foreign investors in Chinese assets is increasing, particularly in high-tech sectors, which may lead to a revaluation of these assets [2] Group 3 - The overall market trend remains upward despite short-term fluctuations, with a recommendation for investors to maintain a positive mindset and focus on long-term growth [3][4] - The current market is in a phase of adjustment, and investors are advised to look for opportunities in undervalued stocks or funds during this period [4] - The combination of economic recovery, policy support, and capital inflow suggests that the long-term upward trend in the market is likely to continue [4]

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Market Insights - The rapid increase in turnover rate often indicates rising short-term adjustment pressure in the market, with historical experience showing that high turnover rates during mid-bull market phases can lead to temporary pullbacks, which do not alter the long-term trend but instead accumulate momentum for subsequent rises [1][11] - Since the end of June, the TMT sector's congestion level rose to over 40% by the end of August, nearing the early-year peak, indicating that the trading volume in the computing power sector of the ChiNext board is also approaching its early-year peak [1][15] - The liquidity supply-demand pattern remains favorable compared to the 2019-2021 period, with significant IPO fundraising in July exceeding 230 billion, although it dropped to around 30 billion in August, reflecting a lower financing scale compared to the previous bull market [1][19][21] Industry Rotation - Historical bull markets have shown that various sectors experience rotation, with the TMT sector being a clear leader from 2013 to 2015, followed by sectors like "Belt and Road" and financials taking over at different times [2][24] - The 2019-2021 bull market also witnessed multiple sectors taking turns in leading the market, with consumer stocks, electronics, and new energy sectors showing significant performance at different times [2][26] - From the current point until the end of the year, a rotation in leading styles is expected, particularly as Q4 approaches, which has historically seen an acceleration of incremental capital entering the market [2][32] Domestic Manufacturing Insights - The manufacturing PMI for August showed a marginal increase to 49.4%, indicating a slight recovery in production activities, although it remains in the contraction zone [3][33] - The non-manufacturing PMI also rose to 50.3%, with the service sector showing improvement while the construction sector experienced a decline [3][35] - Upstream price indices are recovering, with the main raw material purchase price index rising to 53.3%, indicating a positive trend in the supply side [3][35][38] International Employment Trends - The U.S. non-farm payrolls for August fell significantly short of expectations, with only 22,000 new jobs added compared to the anticipated 75,000, reinforcing expectations for a potential interest rate cut in September [4][14] - The unemployment rate in the U.S. rose to 4.3%, indicating a cooling labor market, which may influence global economic conditions [4][20] Industry Configuration Recommendations - Investment themes are suggested to focus on three directions: breakthroughs in technology AI, economic recovery with a focus on strong sectors, and the continued rise of undervalued stocks [5][32] - The report emphasizes the importance of the Hang Seng Internet sector, suggesting that as the bull market progresses, funds may increasingly concentrate on fewer high-growth sectors while also considering the potential for cyclical stocks to perform well as fundamentals improve [5][32]

Economic Outlook - The Brunei economy is expected to maintain moderate growth in 2025 despite facing dual challenges from international and domestic factors [1] - In the first quarter of this year, Brunei's GDP contracted by 1.8%, with the oil and gas sector declining by 1.5% and the non-oil sector by 2.0% [1] - Economic recovery is anticipated due to the gradual restoration of oil and gas production, along with the expansion of sectors such as construction, tourism, trade, and information and communication technology [1] Investment and Growth Drivers - Ongoing foreign direct investment projects, particularly in the petrochemical, halal food, and manufacturing sectors, are expected to contribute to economic growth [1] Inflation and Monetary Policy - The average inflation rate for the first half of the year was -0.4%, influenced by government subsidies, price controls, and a global easing of inflation [1] - The central bank's latest forecast for the annual inflation rate ranges from -0.6% to 0.4% [1] Financial System Stability - The financial system remains robust, with total industry assets growing by 1.3% to reach 24.6 billion Brunei dollars by the end of the second quarter [1] - Islamic financial assets account for 14.6 billion Brunei dollars, while traditional financial assets total 10 billion Brunei dollars [1] - The banking capital adequacy ratio stands at a healthy 19.6% [1] Regulatory Developments - The central bank has recently revised the minimum cash reserve requirements and introduced a liquidity coverage ratio standard [1] - Traditional banks are encouraged to establish Islamic finance windows to promote financial inclusivity [1] - To foster digital finance development, the central bank has approved the launch of the "tarus" digital payment system and mandated the use of standardized QR codes for all transactions [1]

Group 1 - Germany's factory orders unexpectedly declined by 2.9% in July, the largest drop since January, undermining optimism for a quick recovery from a three-year recession [1] - Economists had predicted a 0.5% increase in demand, but excluding large orders, demand was expected to grow by 0.7% [1] - The German Federal Statistical Office indicated that high uncertainty in the trade environment and ongoing geopolitical risks are the main reasons for the volatile order trends [1] Group 2 - The chemical industry in Germany faced severe challenges, with the capacity utilization rate at only 72% in the second quarter, the lowest in over 30 years [2] - Several research institutions have downgraded their economic growth forecasts for Germany in 2025, estimating growth between 0.1% and 0.2% [2] - However, due to increased government spending and interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, a recovery in the German economy is expected next year, with a projected growth of 1.4% [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the medium to long term, maintain the judgment of going long on the economy. Currently, using stock index as a long - term substitute has certain excess returns, and it is recommended to allocate long - term contracts of various varieties on dips. The short - term market shows signs of cooling [2]. - With the upward risk appetite and the expectation of economic recovery, it is recommended to hedge T and TL contracts on rallies in the medium and long term [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Stock Index Futures - **Market Performance**: On September 4th, the four major A - share stock indexes had a significant correction. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.25% to 3765.88 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 2.83% to 12118.7 points, the ChiNext Index fell 4.25% to 2776.25 points, and the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index fell 6.08% to 1226.98 points. Market turnover was 2581.9 billion yuan, an increase of 186.2 billion yuan from the previous day. In terms of industry sectors, commerce and retail (+1.63%), beauty care (+1.19%), and banks (+0.79%) led the gains; communications (-8.48%), electronics (-5.08%), and composites (-4.49%) led the losses. From the perspective of market strength, IH > IF > IM > IC. The number of rising/flat/falling stocks was 2295/139/2990 respectively. In the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, institutional, main, large - scale, and retail investors had net capital inflows of -39.3 billion, -28.4 billion, 400 million, and 67.3 billion yuan respectively, with changes of -19 billion, -700 million, -2.8 billion, and +22.5 billion yuan respectively [2]. - **Basis and Annualized Yield**: The basis of the next - month contracts of IM, IC, IF, and IH were 97.15, 109.05, 23.21, and 10.67 points respectively, and the annualized basis yields were -13.27%, -15.65%, -5.11%, and -3.53% respectively. The three - year historical percentiles were 20%, 6%, 19%, and 24% respectively [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: In the medium to long term, maintain the judgment of going long on the economy. Currently, using stock index as a long - term substitute has certain excess returns, and it is recommended to allocate long - term contracts of various varieties on dips; the short - term market shows signs of cooling [2]. 3.2 Bond Futures - **Market Performance**: On September 4th, the yields of bond futures declined across the board. Among the active contracts, the implied interest rate of the two - year bond was 1.362, a decrease of 0 bps from the previous day; the implied interest rate of the five - year bond was 1.566, a decrease of 1.31 bps; the implied interest rate of the ten - year bond was 1.708, a decrease of 0.96 bps; and the implied interest rate of the thirty - year bond was 2.076, a decrease of 1.79 bps [2]. - **Cash Bonds**: The current active contract is the 2512 contract. For the two - year bond futures, the CTD bond is 250012.IB, with a yield change of +1.75 bps, a corresponding net basis of -0.032, and an IRR of 1.56%; for the five - year bond futures, the CTD bond is 250003.IB, with a yield change of +1.15 bps, a corresponding net basis of -0.048, and an IRR of 1.62%; for the ten - year bond futures, the CTD bond is 220017.IB, with a yield change of -1.75 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.048, and an IRR of 1.31%; for the thirty - year bond futures, the CTD bond is 210005.IB, with a yield change of -1 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.276, and an IRR of 0.73% [2]. - **Funding Situation**: In terms of open - market operations, the central bank injected 212.6 billion yuan and withdrew 416.1 billion yuan, resulting in a net withdrawal of 203.5 billion yuan [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: With the upward risk appetite and the expectation of economic recovery, it is recommended to hedge T and TL contracts on rallies in the medium and long term [2]. 3.3 Economic Data - High - frequency data shows that the recent social activity sentiment is weak [10].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - For stock index futures, maintain a long - term view of being bullish on the economy. It is recommended to allocate long - term contracts of various varieties on dips, but there are signs of short - term market cooling [1]. - For bond index futures, with the increase in risk appetite and the expectation of economic recovery, it is recommended to hedge T and TL contracts on rallies for the medium and long term [2]. 3. Summary by Directory (1) Stock Index Futures and Spot Market Performance - On September 3, most of the four major A - share stock indexes pulled back. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.16% to 3813.56 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.65% to 12472 points, the ChiNext Index rose 0.95% to 2899.37 points, and the STAR 50 Index fell 1.64% to 1306.48 points. Market turnover was 23,957 billion yuan, a decrease of 5,167 billion yuan from the previous day [1]. - In terms of industry sectors, the comprehensive, communication, and power equipment sectors led the gains, while national defense and military industry, non - bank finance, and computer sectors led the losses [1]. - From the perspective of market strength, IF>IH>IC>IM. The number of rising, flat, and falling stocks was 822, 44, and 4,559 respectively. The net inflows of institutional, main, large - scale, and retail investors in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets were - 203, - 276, 32, and 447 billion yuan respectively, with changes of +517, +201, - 222, and - 496 billion yuan respectively [1]. - The basis of the next - month contracts of IM, IC, IF, and IH were 131.48, 129.66, 40.03, and 14.19 points respectively, and the annualized basis yields were - 16.89%, - 17.48%, - 8.31%, and - 4.44% respectively, with three - year historical quantiles of 10%, 3%, 11%, and 21% respectively [1]. (2) Bond Index Futures and Spot Market Performance - On September 3, the yields of bond index futures declined. Among the active contracts, the implied interest rate of the two - year bond fell 1.99bps to 1.351, the five - year bond fell 3.35bps to 1.573, the ten - year bond fell 2.88bps to 1.71, and the thirty - year bond fell 4.11bps to 2.085 [1]. - The CTD bonds, yield changes, net basis, and IRR of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year bond index futures are provided. For example, the CTD bond of the 2 - year bond index futures is 250012.IB, with a yield change of - 1.25bps, a corresponding net basis of - 0.019, and an IRR of 1.51% [1]. - In terms of the money market, the central bank's currency injection was 2,291 billion yuan, currency withdrawal was 3,799 billion yuan, and the net withdrawal was 1,508 billion yuan [1]. (3) Economic Data High - frequency data shows that the recent social activity sentiment is weak [11].