Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating provided in the report. 2) Core View The report presents cross - market, cross - period, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for non - ferrous metals including copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, lead, and tin on August 28, 2025, offering data support for potential arbitrage opportunities [1][4][5]. 3) Summary by Related Catalogs Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: On August 28, 2025, the domestic spot price was 79,520, the LME price was 9,728, and the spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.14 with a profit of 90.69; the three - month domestic price was 79,190, the LME price was 9,818, and the ratio was 8.09 [1]. - **Zinc**: The domestic spot price was 22,270, the LME price was 2,795, and the spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.62 with a loss of 1,839.43; the three - month domestic price was 22,310, the LME price was 2,803, and the ratio was 6.03 [1]. - **Aluminum**: The domestic spot price was 20,840, the LME price was 2,641, and the spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.43 with a loss of 1,417.39; the three - month domestic price was 20,790, the LME price was 2,636, and the ratio was 7.91 [1]. - **Nickel**: The domestic spot price was 121,100, the LME price was 15,091, and the spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.22 with a loss of 2,251.12 [1]. - **Lead**: The domestic spot price was 16,725, the LME price was 1,945, and the spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.82 with a loss of 389.50; the three - month domestic price was 16,880, the LME price was 1,987, and the ratio was 11.24 [3]. Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: On August 28, 2025, the spreads between the next - month, three - month, four - month, and five - month contracts and the spot - month contract were - 40, - 40, - 90, and - 100 respectively, while the theoretical spreads were 498, 894, 1299, and 1705 respectively [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads were 25, 25, 25, and 0 respectively, and the theoretical spreads were 214, 335, 455, and 576 respectively [4]. - **Aluminum**: The spreads were 70, 50, 20, and - 10 respectively, and the theoretical spreads were 215, 330, 446, and 562 respectively [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads were - 20, - 30, - 20, and 5 respectively, and the theoretical spreads were 210, 315, 421, and 526 respectively [4]. - **Nickel**: The spreads were 1,580, 1,710, 1,860, and 2,150 respectively [4]. - **Tin**: The 5 - 1 spread was 550, and the theoretical spread was 5,634 [4]. Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads between the current - month and next - month contracts and the spot were - 245 and - 285 respectively, while the theoretical spreads were 289 and 723 respectively [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads were 15 and 40 respectively, and the theoretical spreads were 149 and 279 respectively [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads were 185 and 165 respectively, and the theoretical spreads were 166 and 278 respectively [5]. Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking On August 28, 2025, for cross - variety arbitrage, the ratios of copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, and lead/zinc in Shanghai (three - continuous) were 3.55, 3.81, 4.69, 0.93, 1.23, and 0.76 respectively, and in London (three - continuous) were 3.53, 3.75, 4.92, 0.94, 1.31, and 0.72 respectively [5].

Report Overview - The report provides cross - market, cross - period, spot - futures, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for various non - ferrous metals on August 27, 2025 [1] Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking Copper - Spot price: domestic 79,550, LME 9,720, ratio 8.21; March price: domestic 79,180, LME 9,805, ratio 8.11; equilibrium ratio for spot import 8.14; spot export profit - 660.06 [1] Zinc - Spot price: domestic 22,280, LME 2,794, ratio 7.97; March price: domestic 22,265, LME 2,799, ratio 6.04; equilibrium ratio for spot import 8.63; spot import profit - 1,820.78 [1] Aluminum - Spot price: domestic 20,780, LME 2,617, ratio 7.94; March price: domestic 20,705, LME 2,614, ratio 7.93; equilibrium ratio for spot import 8.43; spot import profit - 1,287.62 [1] Nickel - Spot price: domestic 119,350, LME 14,885, ratio 8.02; equilibrium ratio for spot import 8.22; spot import profit - 1,806.58 [1] Lead - Spot price: domestic 16,750, LME 1,965, ratio 8.55; March price: domestic 16,920, LME 2,004, ratio 11.15; equilibrium ratio for spot import 8.82; spot import profit - 531.05 [3] Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking Copper - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 500, - 510, - 530, - 550 respectively; theoretical spreads are 500, 899, 1306, 1714 [4] Zinc - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 105, - 110, - 105, - 110 respectively; theoretical spreads are 215, 336, 457, 578 [4] Aluminum - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 70, - 80, - 115, - 150 respectively; theoretical spreads are 215, 331, 447, 563 [4] Lead - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are 85, 75, 85, 90 respectively; theoretical spreads are 209, 314, 420, 525 [4] Nickel - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are 300, 410, 630, 870 respectively [4] Tin - 5 - 1 spread 640; theoretical spread 5591 [4] Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking Copper - Spreads for当月合约 - 现货, 次月合约 - 现货 are 140, - 360 respectively; theoretical spreads are 366, 734 [4] Zinc - Spreads for当月合约 - 现货, 次月合约 - 现货 are 95, - 10 respectively; theoretical spreads are 146, 276 [4] Lead - Spreads for当月合约 - 现货, 次月合约 - 现货 are 95, 180 respectively; theoretical spreads are 157, 269 [5] Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - Ratios for copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, lead/zinc in Shanghai (three - continuous) are 3.56, 3.82, 4.68, 0.93, 1.22, 0.76 respectively; in London (three - continuous) are 3.50, 3.73, 4.95, 0.94, 1.33, 0.71 respectively [5]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The report presents cross - market, cross - period, spot - futures, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for various non - ferrous metals (copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, lead, tin) on August 26, 2025 [1][4][5] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: Domestic spot price is 79440, three - month price is 79680, LME three - month price is 9809, and the ratio is 8.08 [1] - **Zinc**: Domestic spot price is 22300, three - month price is 22390, LME three - month price is 2806, and the ratio is 6.01 [1] - **Aluminum**: Domestic spot price is 20780, three - month price is 20740, LME three - month price is 2622, and the ratio is 7.91 [1] - **Nickel**: Domestic spot price is 119100, and the profit of spot import is - 1806.58 [1] - **Lead**: Domestic spot price is 16700, three - month price is 16870, LME three - month price is 1992, and the ratio is 11.23 [3] Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads between different months and the spot month are 1000 (next month), 990 (three - month), 970 (four - month), 950 (five - month), with theoretical spreads of 495, 889, 1291, 1694 respectively [4] - **Zinc**: The spreads are 120 (next month), 115 (three - month), 110 (four - month), 105 (five - month), with theoretical spreads of 214, 335, 455, 576 respectively [4] - **Aluminum**: The spreads are 120 (next month), 90 (three - month), 55 (four - month), 30 (five - month), with theoretical spreads of 214, 330, 445, 560 respectively [4] - **Lead**: The spreads are 85 (next month), 90 (three - month), 115 (four - month), 135 (five - month), with theoretical spreads of 209, 314, 419, 524 respectively [4] - **Nickel**: The spreads are 850 (next month), 990 (three - month), 1320 (four - month), 1590 (five - month) [4] - **Tin**: The 5 - 1 spread is 1610, with a theoretical spread of 5594 [4] Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads of the current - month and next - month contracts minus the spot are - 665 and 335 respectively, with theoretical spreads of 251 and 836 [4] - **Zinc**: The spreads are - 25 and 95 respectively, with theoretical spreads of 166 and 296 [4] - **Zinc (repeated data)**: The spreads are - 25 and 95 respectively, with theoretical spreads of 134 and 277 [5] - **Lead**: The spreads are 80 and 165 respectively, with theoretical spreads of 158 and 270 [5] Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - The ratios of copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, lead/zinc in Shanghai (three - continuous) are 3.56, 3.84, 4.72, 0.93, 1.23, 0.75 respectively [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. Core Viewpoint - The report presents cross - market, cross - period, spot - futures, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for non - ferrous metals including copper, zinc, aluminum, lead, nickel, and tin on August 25, 2025 [1][3][4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: Spot price is 78,825 domestically and 9,636 on LME with a ratio of 8.17; March price is 78,630 domestically and 9,715 on LME with a ratio of 8.10. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.16 with a profit of 171.81, and spot export profit is - 396.63 [1]. - **Zinc**: Spot price is 22,190 domestically and 2,770 on LME with a ratio of 8.01; March price is 22,260 domestically and 2,773 on LME with a ratio of 6.03. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.65 with a profit of - 1,764.99 [1]. - **Aluminum**: Spot price is 20,710 domestically and 2,588 on LME with a ratio of 8.00; March price is 20,595 domestically and 2,586 on LME with a ratio of 7.99. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.45 with a profit of - 1,162.37 [1]. - **Nickel**: Spot price is 118,400 domestically and 14,749 on LME with a ratio of 8.03. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.24 with a profit of - 1,806.58 [1]. - **Lead**: Spot price is 16,575 domestically and 1,942 on LME with a ratio of 8.57; March price is 16,790 domestically and 1,976 on LME with a ratio of 11.25. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.84 with a profit of - 524.17 [3]. Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads of次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are 110, 90, 70, 50 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 495, 887, 1289, 1691 [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads of次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are 15, 0, - 15, - 30 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 214, 335, 455, 575 [4]. - **Aluminum**: The spreads of次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are 10, - 25, - 60, - 80 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 214, 329, 444, 559 [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads of次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are 35, 45, 55, 80 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 209, 313, 418, 523 [4]. - **Nickel**: The spreads of次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 90, 100, 350, 600 respectively [4]. - **Tin**: The 5 - 1 spread is 800, and the theoretical spread is 5526 [4]. Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads of当月合约 - 现货 and 次月合约 - 现货 are - 240 and - 130 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 360 and 812 [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads of当月合约 - 现货 and 次月合约 - 现货 are 70 and 85 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 177 and 306 [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads of当月合约 - 现货 and 次月合约 - 现货 are 170 and 205 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 182 and 293 [5]. Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - The ratios of copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, lead/zinc for Shanghai (three - continuous) are 3.53, 3.82, 4.68, 0.93, 1.23, 0.75 respectively, and for LME (three - continuous) are 3.48, 3.73, 4.91, 0.93, 1.32, 0.71 respectively [5].

Group 1 - A coal mine accident in Fujian Daitian resulted in 7 fatalities, leading to a rapid increase in coking coal futures prices, with the main contract rising by 6.18% to over 1200 yuan/ton [1] - Coking coal futures contracts experienced significant gains, with various contracts showing increases ranging from 4.32% to 6.18% [2][3] - Analysts suggest that the rebound in coking coal and coke futures is primarily influenced by the mine accident news rather than fundamental market conditions [4] Group 2 - Recent "anti-involution" policies have dampened bullish sentiment in the commodity market, with exchanges adjusting fees to reduce market volatility [4] - Basic supply and demand dynamics indicate a recent recovery in mining output, with coal imports increasing significantly since late July, suggesting a potential rise in future coking coal arrivals [4] - Current inventory levels for coking coal are stable, but there is an increase in upstream coal mine inventories, indicating rising pressure on coking coal supply [5] Group 3 - The market is currently experiencing a transition from a replenishment phase to a destocking phase, with coking coal inventories at steel mills decreasing slightly [5] - The demand for coking coal may weaken further due to seasonal factors and potential production cuts in northern steel mills [5][6] - The trading logic in the market reflects a struggle between the residual effects of "anti-involution" policies and weak fundamental realities, with expectations of further price declines in the short term [6]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Report's Core View The report presents cross - market, cross - period, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for various non - ferrous metals on August 22, 2025, including copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, lead, and tin, to help investors find potential arbitrage opportunities [1][3][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: Spot price is 78,780 (domestic) and 9,618 (LME) with a ratio of 8.19; March price ratio is 8.11. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.17 with a profit of 5.76, and spot export profit is - 338.37 [1]. - **Zinc**: Spot price is 22,230 (domestic) and 2,768 (LME) with a ratio of 8.03; March price ratio is 6.04. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.66 with a profit of - 1,755.13 [1]. - **Aluminum**: Spot price is 20,680 (domestic) and 2,575 (LME) with a ratio of 8.03; March price ratio is 8.01. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.47 with a profit of - 1,135.10 [1]. - **Nickel**: Spot price is 118,850 (domestic) and 14,798 (LME) with a ratio of 8.03. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.25 with a profit of - 1,991.00 [1]. - **Lead**: Spot price is 16,625 (domestic) and 1,933 (LME) with a ratio of 8.63; March price ratio is 11.30. Spot import equilibrium ratio is 8.86 with a profit of - 458.35 [3]. Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads between different months and the spot month are - 130, - 150, - 160, - 190, while the theoretical spreads are 495, 888, 1,291, 1,693 respectively [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads are - 45, - 60, - 60, - 65, and the theoretical spreads are 214, 335, 455, 576 respectively [4]. - **Aluminum**: The spreads are 20, - 20, - 55, - 85, and the theoretical spreads are 214, 329, 444, 558 respectively [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads are 20, 35, 55, 80, and the theoretical spreads are 209, 313, 418, 523 respectively [4]. - **Nickel**: The spreads are - 100, 100, 360, 630 [4]. - **Tin**: The 5 - 1 spread is 1,690, and the theoretical spread is 5,536 [4]. Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - The ratios of copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, and lead/zinc for Shanghai (three - continuous) are 3.53, 3.82, 4.68, 0.92, 1.23, 0.75 respectively; for London (three - continuous) are 3.52, 3.76, 4.94, 0.93, 1.31, 0.71 respectively [5]. Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads of the current - month and next - month contracts minus the spot are - 120 and - 250, and the theoretical spreads are 395 and 812 respectively [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads are 55 and 10, and the theoretical spreads are 153 and 281 respectively [5]. - **Lead**: The spreads are 100 and 120, and the theoretical spreads are 176 and 287 respectively [5].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the increasing importance of the futures market as a professional risk management platform amid profound adjustments in the international economic order and rising uncertainties in the global economy [1] - The futures market's service capabilities have been continuously enhanced, with a rich variety of products and tools introduced, including new futures contracts for polysilicon, casting aluminum alloy, pure benzene, and propylene, bringing the total number of listed commodity futures and options to 131 [1] - The participation of industrial clients in the futures market has significantly increased, with a year-on-year growth of 12.2% in average daily trading volume for industrial clients in 2024, and the total position of industrial clients in 48 major products equivalent to over 200 million tons in the spot market [1] Group 2 - The influence of futures prices has been continuously rising, with domestic application scenarios expanding, and various forms such as hedging, arbitrage, and rights trading being widely adopted [2] - The futures market is increasingly integrated into the national development agenda, supporting rural revitalization and ensuring food security through innovative models like "insurance + futures," while also serving the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry [2] - Among the listed commodity futures and options, 84 are industrial products, accounting for 64%, providing solid support for market participants in stabilizing operations and enhancing supply chain security amid increasing uncertainties [2]

Group 1: Stock Index Futures Market Overview - The four major index futures contracts experienced an overall increase last week, with the CSI 1000 index futures rising the most by 5.21%, while the SSE 50 index futures had the smallest increase of 2.19% [3][11] - The average trading volume for the current, next, and quarterly contracts of IF, IC, IH, and IM increased compared to the previous week, with IH showing the largest increase of 65.56% and IM the smallest at 30.52% [3][11] - As of last Friday's close, the annualized basis rates for the current contracts of IF, IC, IM, and IH were -1.00%, -7.95%, -8.22%, and 1.71% respectively, indicating a narrowing of the basis for IF, IC, and IM, while IH shifted from a discount to a premium [3][11] Group 2: Cross-Period Price Differences - As of last Friday's close, the cross-period price difference rates for the current contracts of IF, IC, IM, and IH were at the 18.10%, 32.40%, 14.20%, and 9.00% percentiles since 2019 [4][12] - Currently, there are no arbitrage opportunities for the IF main contract based on the closing prices, as the required basis rates for both long and short arbitrage strategies do not meet the necessary thresholds [4][12] Group 3: Dividend Forecasts - After August, the strength of dividends is expected to weaken, but it will still impact the four major index futures. The estimated impact of dividends on the September main contracts for the CSI 300, CSI 500, SSE 50, and CSI 1000 indices is 3.62, 1.40, 1.39, and 0.89 respectively [5][11] - The correlation between basis changes and dividend impacts, as well as investor trading sentiment, is expected to remain high under unchanged trading rules for index futures [5][13] Group 4: Market Expectations - The shift to a premium structure for the IH and IF main contracts, along with the continued narrowing of the discount for IC and IM, indicates a sustained positive sentiment towards the A-share market [5][13] - Recent developments, such as the US-China tariff agreement and supportive monetary policy from the central bank, are expected to maintain a stable or narrowing basis in the upcoming week [5][13] Group 5: Recent Sell-Side Strategy Insights - A consensus among 10 brokerage firms indicates that incremental capital is continuously entering the market, with increased activity from foreign and insurance capital, while 8 firms noted a high market sentiment and active trading [6][37] - There is a general positive outlook on technology growth, dividend stocks, and upstream resource sectors among the brokerage firms surveyed [6][37]

Report Summary Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. Core View The report presents cross - market, cross - period, spot - futures, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for non - ferrous metals including copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, lead, and tin on August 19, 2025. Summary by Category Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: Spot price in China is 79,280, LME price is 9,660, and the ratio is 8.22; for three - month contracts, the domestic price is 78,910, LME price is 9,757, and the ratio is 8.11. The equilibrium ratio for spot import is 8.18, with a profit of 96.04, and the spot export profit is - 446.22 [1]. - **Zinc**: Spot price in China is 22,300, LME price is 2,781, and the ratio is 8.02; for three - month contracts, the domestic price is 22,360, LME price is 2,790, and the ratio is 6.02. The equilibrium ratio for spot import is 8.67, with a profit of - 1806.11 [1]. - **Aluminum**: Spot price in China is 20,550, LME price is 2,596, and the ratio is 7.91; for three - month contracts, the domestic price is 20,570, LME price is 2,596, and the ratio is 7.92. The equilibrium ratio for spot import is 8.47, with a profit of - 1443.86 [1]. - **Nickel**: Spot price in China is 119,300, LME price is 14,860, and the ratio is 8.03. The equilibrium ratio for spot import is 8.26, with a profit of - 1996.18 [1]. - **Lead**: Spot price in China is 16,625, LME price is 1,930, and the ratio is 8.64; for three - month contracts, the domestic price is 16,815, LME price is 1,974, and the ratio is 11.32. The equilibrium ratio for spot import is 8.87, with a profit of - 443.17 [3]. Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads between the next - month, three - month, four - month, and five - month contracts and the spot month are - 260, - 260, - 270, and - 260 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 498, 894, 1299, and 1703 [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads between the next - month, three - month, four - month, and five - month contracts and the spot month are - 120, - 120, - 120, and - 115 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 215, 337, 458, and 580 [4]. - **Aluminum**: The spreads between the next - month, three - month, four - month, and five - month contracts and the spot month are - 160, - 185, - 225, and - 235 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 215, 331, 446, and 562 [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads between the next - month, three - month, four - month, and five - month contracts and the spot month are 30, 55, 130, and 95 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 209, 314, 418, and 523 [4]. - **Nickel**: The spreads between the next - month, three - month, four - month, and five - month contracts and the spot month are 60, 320, 550, and 800 respectively [4]. - **Tin**: The spread between the 5 - 1 contracts is 1270, and the theoretical spread is 5544 [4]. Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads between the current - month and next - month contracts and the spot are - 80 and - 340 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 446 and 847 [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads between the current - month and next - month contracts and the spot are 180 and 60 respectively, and the theoretical spreads are 191 and 321 (or 211 and 311 in another record) [4][5]. - **Lead**: The spreads between the current - month and next - month contracts and the spot are 135 and 165 respectively, while the theoretical spreads are 192 and 303 [5]. Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - The ratios of copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, and lead/zinc for Shanghai (three - continuous contracts) are 3.53, 3.84, 4.69, 0.92, 1.22, and 0.75 respectively; for LME (three - continuous contracts), they are 3.50, 3.76, 4.94, 0.93, 1.31, and 0.71 [5].

Group 1 - The domestic futures market for agricultural products showed mixed results, with egg futures experiencing a decline, closing at 3170.00 CNY per 500 kg, down 2.19% from the previous session [1] - High inventory levels of laying hens and increased supply pressure from new production are contributing to the weak performance of the egg market, alongside soft terminal demand and competition from substitutes due to high temperatures [1] - Institutions expect a potential rebound in egg prices due to upcoming school stocking and mid-autumn festival purchases, although the overall trend remains weak due to high production capacity and low spot prices [1] Group 2 - The futures market is under pressure from high inventory levels, leading to a near-term weak outlook while the long-term may improve as production capacity decreases [2] - Current market sentiment is bearish, influenced by weak demand in the spot market, but there is potential for a recovery as seasonal demand may strengthen in the future [2] - Recommendations suggest waiting for stabilization and considering a bullish approach at lower price levels, as the downside risk appears limited [2]