Core Insights - Thai officials stated that the tariff rates are consistent with the region, which maintains Thailand's competitiveness and promotes exports [1] Group 1 - The alignment of tariff rates with regional standards is emphasized as a strategy to enhance Thailand's competitive edge [1] - The promotion of exports is highlighted as a direct benefit of maintaining these tariff rates [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Thread Steel**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - **Iron Ore**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - **Coke**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - **Coking Coal**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - **Silicon Manganese**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - **Silicon Iron**: ☆☆☆, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] Core Views - The overall industrial product futures market is under pressure, and the short - term market is affected by factors such as weak demand and "anti - involution" policies. Different varieties have different fundamentals and price trends [2][3][4] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - Today's steel futures prices dropped significantly. This week, thread steel's apparent demand weakened, production decreased slightly, and inventory accumulated. Hot - rolled coil's demand and production increased, and inventory continued to accumulate slightly. Iron - water production remained high, and the market's negative feedback pressure was low under the low - inventory pattern. The overall domestic demand was weak, and exports remained at a relatively high level. The "anti - involution" policy had a significant impact, and the futures market was under short - term pressure [2] Iron Ore - Today's iron ore futures prices declined. The global shipment was stronger than the same period last year, and the domestic arrival volume was weak. The port inventory was volatile and might decline slightly in the short term. Steel mills had good profitability, had no motivation to cut production actively, and replenished iron ore stocks. The iron - water production remained high. The market sentiment cooled down, and the price was expected to fluctuate [3] Coke - The coke price dropped significantly during the day. The fifth round of price increases by coking enterprises had thin profits, and the daily production increased slightly. The overall inventory continued to decline slightly, and traders' purchasing willingness was good. The carbon element supply was abundant, and the coke price was more affected by steel prices [4] Coking Coal - The main - contract price of coking coal hit the daily limit during the day, and the far - month price also hit the limit. The total inventory increased month - on - month, and the production - end inventory continued to decline significantly. The "anti - involution" and coal over - production inspection policies had a positive impact on prices. The further downward space was relatively limited [5] Silicon Manganese - The silicon - manganese price rose first and then fell during the day. The long - term expectation of manganese ore inventory accumulation was improved, but it would still accumulate in the second half of the year, with a small short - term accumulation range. The forward price of manganese ore increased, and the price bottom of silicon manganese gradually rose [6] Silicon Iron - The silicon - iron price rose first and then fell during the day. The iron - water production decreased slightly but remained above 242. The export demand was about 30,000 tons, with a small marginal impact. The production of magnesium metal decreased slightly, and the secondary demand declined marginally. The supply increased slightly, and the inventory decreased. The silicon - iron price followed the silicon - manganese trend, and the power cost might decline again [7]

Group 1 - The Bank of Japan indicates a moderate rise in inflation expectations, suggesting a potential shift in monetary policy outlook [1] - Output and exports in Japan are likely to remain weak, reflecting ongoing economic challenges [1]

Economic Overview - China's GDP exceeded 66 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, growing by 5.3% year-on-year, laying a solid foundation for the annual target of around 5% [1] - In the second quarter, the economy grew by 5.2% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 7.2%, indicating resilience despite the impact of high tariffs from the U.S. [1][2] - Retail sales of consumer goods showed a rebound, supported by policies encouraging the replacement of old products [1][2] Investment Trends - Investment growth has slowed, particularly in infrastructure and manufacturing, with real estate investment continuing to decline [1][4] - The profit margins of large industrial enterprises have decreased compared to the previous year, indicating a decline in investment returns [4] - There is a need for stronger investment policies to support growth, as private investment has turned negative [4] Export and Trade Dynamics - Exports in the first half of the year increased by 5.9% year-on-year in dollar terms, outperforming expectations despite ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. [3] - The competitiveness of Chinese products has improved, transitioning from a traditional extensive development model to a more innovative and intensive approach [3] Consumer Spending Outlook - Consumer spending is expected to maintain steady growth, supported by various policies including a 1.38 billion yuan fund for replacing old consumer goods [4][7] - Long-term strategies to boost consumption include increasing residents' income and improving social security systems [8] Real Estate Market - The real estate market is experiencing increased sales area and sales volume declines, necessitating stronger measures to stabilize the market [9][10] - Policies to support real estate developers, such as debt restructuring and inventory management, are expected to be implemented [9][10] Policy Recommendations - A more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy are essential to stimulate demand and improve market expectations [5][6] - The government may consider interest rate cuts to alleviate the financial burden on enterprises [6] Market Competition and Regulation - There is a need to address "involution" in competition, which has led to disorderly price competition and reduced investment returns [11] - Regulatory measures should be implemented to ensure fair pricing and restore market self-regulation capabilities [11]

预计三季通胀率为1.8%，核心通胀率为3.1%。 加拿大央行：预计在当前的关税下，二季度GDP萎缩1.5%，三季度GDP增长1%。 人口增长乏力及投资疲软将制约加拿大下半年经济表现。 2025年下半年及2026年消费增长或持续温和。 在新贸易环境下，预计加拿大下半年出口有望"企稳"。 ...

Group 1: Commodity Price Forecast - Gold and copper prices are experiencing slight upward trends, while oil prices are also on the rise [1][11] - The recent trade agreement between the US and Japan may impact commodity prices positively, particularly for gold [11][6] Group 2: Consumption Trends - New home sales are seeing an expanded decline, while used car sales are stabilizing; however, tourism consumption remains strong [2][3] - The average selling price of home appliances has shown mixed performance year-on-year, with some categories increasing and others decreasing [3] Group 3: Foreign Trade Developments - Export activities are slightly weakening, with a decrease in container shipping rates and a drop in scheduled container bookings from China to the US [5][4] - The US and Japan have reached a trade agreement that reduces tariffs from 25% to 15%, which may influence trade dynamics in the region [6] Group 4: Production Insights - Steel prices continue to rise, supported by market sentiment and cost factors, with steel mill profitability improving [9][8] - The glass market is showing signs of improvement, although downstream demand remains weak, limiting price increases [10] Group 5: Price Movements - Domestic pork wholesale prices have risen for three consecutive weeks, while prices for rebar and thermal coal continue to increase [11] - The average occupancy rate of hotels and the average daily rate per available room are both on the rise, indicating a robust tourism sector [3]

Economic Overview - China's GDP reached 66 trillion RMB, growing by 5.3% year-on-year, equivalent to approximately 9.19 trillion USD, accounting for 62% of the US GDP [1][14] - The first half of the year saw total imports and exports of 21.8 trillion RMB, with exports at 13 trillion RMB, reflecting a growth rate of 7.2% [3] Export Dynamics - Despite a significant drop in exports to the US, overall exports remained positive, driven by increased trade with ASEAN, which saw a 13% rise, making it the largest buyer [3] - Exports to the EU increased by 6.6%, while Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa experienced double-digit growth [3] Investment Trends - National fixed asset investment grew by 2.8% in the first half of the year, but excluding real estate, the growth rate surged to 6.6% [6] - Real estate development investment decreased by 11%, but the decline narrowed from 14% at the beginning of the year to 9% by June, indicating the effectiveness of policies aimed at stabilizing the housing market [8] Manufacturing Sector - The industrial growth rate for large-scale manufacturing was 6.4%, with equipment manufacturing exceeding 10% and high-tech manufacturing at 9.5%, indicating a shift of investment towards sectors capable of producing advanced technologies [8] Consumer Behavior - Retail sales totaled 24.5 trillion RMB, with a growth rate of 5%, but the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at -0.1%, suggesting weak demand [10] - Consumer sentiment is affected by concerns over housing, education, and healthcare costs, leading to increased savings rather than spending [11][12] Future Outlook - The stability of infrastructure and manufacturing sectors is expected to continue, while the recovery of the real estate market hinges on consumer willingness to take on debt [7] - The economic landscape is characterized by a search for new markets in exports, structural adjustments in investments, and cautious consumer spending [16]

Group 1 - The overall fund positions increased marginally in Q2 2025, with a notable increase in the ChiNext index and a decrease in the main board [6][10][14] - In terms of industry allocation, public funds increased their holdings in technology and cyclical sectors while reducing exposure to manufacturing and consumer sectors [25][31] - The allocation to high-dividend sectors rose, with significant increases in insurance holdings [50][52] Group 2 - The public funds significantly increased their positions in the ChiNext index by 1.74 percentage points to 15.18% and reduced the main board by 1.87 percentage points to 72.46% [14][24] - The technology sector saw increased allocations, particularly in electronics, healthcare, and home appliance manufacturing, while the food and beverage sector saw a decline [31][34] - The telecommunications and financial sectors experienced notable increases in allocation, while discretionary and staple consumer sectors were reduced [28][31] Group 3 - The report highlighted a marginal increase in the stock positions of four types of funds, with the balanced mixed funds showing a more significant increase [11][19] - The concentration of the top ten holdings decreased, with the top ten holdings accounting for 16.70%, down 3.4 percentage points from the previous quarter [24] - The report indicated a continued rise in the allocation to Hong Kong stocks, while the allocation to the Hang Seng Technology index saw a decline [15][17]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a slight recovery in industrial production and construction activity, alongside an increase in freight volume, indicating potential improvements in economic conditions. Group 1: Industrial Production - Industrial production shows a slight recovery, with the blast furnace operating rate increasing by 0.8% year-on-year [5][9] - The chemical production chain has seen improvements, with soda ash and polyester filament operating rates increasing by 3.3 percentage points and 1.9 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [2][17] - The automotive sector also shows improvement, with semi-steel tire operating rates up by 3.2 percentage points year-on-year [17] Group 2: Construction Activity - Construction activity is showing signs of recovery, with the national grinding operating rate increasing by 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [29] - Cement shipment rates have significantly improved, with a year-on-year increase of 2.4 percentage points [29][33] - Asphalt operating rates have slightly decreased but remain higher than the same period last year [2][41] Group 3: Demand and Freight Volume - Real estate transactions remain low, with average daily transaction area down by 7.1 percentage points year-on-year [53] - Freight volume has increased, with port cargo throughput and container throughput rising by 1.3 percentage points and 4.4 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [65][72] - The national migration scale index has increased by 4.9 percentage points year-on-year, indicating stronger movement of people [77] Group 4: Price Trends - Agricultural product prices are generally weak, with pork, vegetables, and fruit prices declining by 0.1%, 0.1%, and 1.0% respectively [107] - Industrial product prices have generally increased, with the Nanhua Industrial Price Index rising by 1.0% [119][120] - The energy and chemical price index increased by 0.9%, while the metal price index also rose by 1.0% [119][126] Group 5: Export Indicators - Export indicators show potential improvement, with foreign trade port cargo volume increasing by 8.9% year-on-year [135] - Container throughput to Vietnam has surged to over 60%, while shipments to the U.S. have decreased [135] - The overall export production index has increased by 0.5 percentage points, suggesting a positive outlook for July exports [138]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in industrial production, construction activity, and freight volume, indicating a slight recovery in industrial production and construction, while highlighting the ongoing challenges in the real estate market and fluctuations in freight metrics [2][5][53]. Group 1: Industrial Production - Industrial production has shown a slight recovery, with the blast furnace operating rate increasing by 0.8% year-on-year [2][5]. - The chemical production chain has seen improvements, with soda ash and polyester filament operating rates increasing by 3.3 percentage points to -2.7% and 1.9 percentage points to 6%, respectively [2][17]. - The automotive sector has also experienced improvements, with semi-steel tire operating rates up by 3.2 percentage points to -3.1% [2][17]. Group 2: Construction Activity - Construction activity has shown signs of recovery, with the national grinding operating rate increasing by 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to -2.3% [2][29]. - Cement shipment rates have significantly improved, with a year-on-year increase of 2.4 percentage points to -0.6% [2][29]. - Despite a slight decline in asphalt operating rates, they remain higher than the same period last year, indicating overall stability in construction activity [2][29]. Group 3: Freight Volume and Demand - Real estate transactions remain low, with the average daily transaction area for new homes down by 7.1 percentage points year-on-year to -26% [2][53]. - Freight volume has seen a recovery, with port cargo throughput and container throughput increasing by 1.3 percentage points to 8% and 4.4 percentage points to 5.2%, respectively [2][65]. - The migration scale index has increased by 4.9 percentage points year-on-year to 17.4%, indicating stronger movement of people [2][77]. Group 4: Price Trends - Agricultural product prices are generally weak, with pork, vegetables, and fruit prices declining by 0.1%, 0.1%, and 1.0% respectively, while egg prices have slightly increased by 0.1% [3][107]. - Industrial product prices have generally risen, with the Nanhua Industrial Price Index increasing by 1.0% [3][119]. - The energy and chemical price index rose by 0.9%, and the metal price index also increased by 1.0% [3][119].