Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings were provided in the report. Core Viewpoints The report offers daily insights and trend analyses for various commodities, including precious metals, base metals, energy products, agricultural products, etc. It assesses each commodity's price trends, supported by fundamental data and macro - industry news, and gives a trend strength rating for each commodity [2][4]. Summary by Commodity Categories Precious Metals - Gold is expected to oscillate downward, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][7][8]. - Silver is predicted to break through and rise, with a trend strength of 0 [2][7][8]. Base Metals - Copper: Domestic inventory reduction restricts price decline, with a trend strength of 0 [2][10][12]. - Zinc: High - level oscillation, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][13][15]. - Lead: Lacks driving force, price oscillates, with a trend strength of 0 [2][16][17]. - Tin: Prices are disturbed by floods in Wa State, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][19][22]. - Aluminum: High - level oscillation; Alumina has intense long - short game; Casting aluminum alloy follows electrolytic aluminum. Aluminum trend strength is 0, Alumina is - 1, and Aluminum alloy is 0 [2][24][26]. - Nickel: Macro expectations determine the direction, fundamentals limit elasticity, with a trend strength of 0; Stainless steel is dominated by macro sentiment, and the real - world situation needs repair, with a trend strength of 0 [2][27][31]. Energy and Chemicals - Carbonate Lithium: Commodity prices fell on Friday night, pay attention to the spread of pessimistic sentiment, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][32][34]. - Industrial Silicon: Sentiment declines, pay attention to the risk of sharp decline, with a trend strength of - 1; Polysilicon: Sentiment declines, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][35][37]. - Iron Ore: Supported by macro expectations, strong - biased oscillation, with a trend strength of 0 [2][38]. - Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil: Resonance in sector market, strong - biased oscillation, with a trend strength of 1 for both [2][40][42]. - Ferrosilicon: Disturbed by energy consumption and carbon emission information, strong - biased trend, with a trend strength of 1; Silicomanganese: Disturbed by industry's cut - throat competition information, strong - biased trend, with a trend strength of 1 [2][45][47]. - Coke and Coking Coal: Emotions are realized, wide - range oscillation, with a trend strength of 0 for both [2][48][50]. - Steam Coal: Daily consumption recovers, oscillates and stabilizes, with a trend strength of 0 [2][52][55]. Others - Logs: Oscillate repeatedly [2][56].

Group 1: Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the zinc industry is "High-level oscillation" [1] Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The report presents the latest data on zinc's fundamentals, including prices, trading volumes, open interests, premiums, and inventories, and also mentions relevant news and trend strength [1][2] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Content 1. Zinc Fundamental Data - **Prices**: The closing price of SHFE Zinc main contract was 22,885 yuan/ton, down 0.56%; the closing price of LME Zinc 3M electronic trading was 2,829 dollars/ton, down 0.40% [1] - **Trading Volumes**: The trading volume of SHFE Zinc main contract was 152,086 lots, an increase of 83 lots; the trading volume of LME Zinc was 8,275 lots, a decrease of 2,398 lots [1] - **Open Interests**: The open interest of SHFE Zinc main contract was 129,228 lots, a decrease of 5,707 lots; the open interest of LME Zinc was 190,675 lots, an increase of 2,366 lots [1] - **Premiums**: Shanghai 0 zinc premium was -20 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton; LME CASH - 3M premium was -1.8 dollars/ton, down 10.8 dollars/ton [1] - **Inventories**: SHFE zinc futures inventory was 13,289 tons, an increase of 1,349 tons; LME zinc inventory was 115,775 tons, a decrease of 1,125 tons [1] 2. News - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified its stance on issues such as so - called "overcapacity" and industrial subsidies in China - EU economic and trade relations, emphasizing the complementary and win - win nature of China - EU economic and trade relations and the need for the EU to relax restrictions on high - tech product exports to China [2] 3. Trend Strength - The trend strength of zinc is -1, indicating a relatively bearish sentiment [2][3]

Group 1 - The European Union has approved retaliatory tariffs against the United States, totaling €93 billion, targeting key industries such as Boeing, automobiles, and agricultural products [1][3] - The EU's response is a countermeasure to the high tariffs imposed by the US on various EU sectors, including steel, aluminum, and agriculture, which have significantly impacted the EU economy, particularly Germany's automotive and France's aerospace industries [3][6] - The EU's decision to impose tariffs is part of a broader strategic adjustment, influenced by recent discussions with China regarding trade imbalances and industrial subsidies, highlighting the need for a rebalancing of EU-China trade relations [3][6] Group 2 - The increasing tariff barriers are accelerating the economic decoupling between the EU and the US, prompting countries like Germany to relocate production lines to avoid tariffs, while US agricultural sectors, such as the bourbon industry in Kentucky, face substantial market losses [5] - Despite existing disputes, cooperation between the EU and China is deepening, particularly in areas like climate change and green technology, which opens new avenues for collaboration [5] - Internal divisions within the EU, particularly from countries like Hungary that rely heavily on Russian energy, pose challenges to the implementation of these tariffs, leading to compensatory measures from core EU countries like Germany and France to maintain unity [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the existence of differences in the China-EU relationship, similar to any bilateral relationship, but highlights a commitment to friendly and respectful dialogue on economic and trade issues [1] - China asserts that the essence of China-EU economic and trade relations is complementary advantages and mutual benefits, aiming for sustainable and balanced development in trade [1] - China is willing to import more high-quality European products and urges the EU to relax restrictions on high-tech exports to China [1] Group 2 - China argues that the issue of overcapacity should be viewed globally and determined by market demand, citing the example of the electric vehicle industry, where a projected shortfall of 27 million vehicles by 2030 exists [1] - The narrative of "Chinese overcapacity" is described as a one-sided understanding of market supply and demand in the context of economic globalization, often used as a pretext for protectionist measures [1] - China reaffirms that its industrial subsidy policies adhere to principles of openness, fairness, and compliance with WTO rules, noting that subsidy policies are commonly adopted by countries, including the EU [1]

Group 1 - Gold futures are currently trading around 782.24 CNY, with a slight increase of 0.28% from the previous session, indicating a short-term bullish trend [1] - The highest price reached today is 782.24 CNY per gram, while the lowest was 776.22 CNY per gram, showing volatility in the market [1] Group 2 - The ongoing trade negotiations among major global economies are intensifying as the July 9 deadline approaches, with the U.S. employing a "salami-slicing" strategy to exert differentiated pressure on various countries [3] - The European Union has proposed a countermeasure of 21 billion euros, including a 50% punitive tariff on iconic U.S. products like bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, alongside a potential 120% tariff on agricultural products [3] - The U.K. is facing a significant threat of a 25% increase in steel and aluminum tariffs, which could raise costs in the automotive manufacturing sector by 18 percentage points [3] - Canada has withdrawn its digital services tax proposal in exchange for a delay in semiconductor tariffs, indicating a potential shift in trade negotiations [3] - Japan and South Korea are also engaged in complex negotiations regarding automotive tariffs and defense spending, reflecting the multifaceted nature of current trade discussions [4] Group 3 - The domestic gold market is showing an upward trend, with prices reaching around 783 CNY, despite a slight pullback [5] - Strong support for gold prices is noted around 775 CNY, with expectations for a potential rise towards 795 CNY in the near future [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses China's approach to rare earth exports, emphasizing compliance with international regulations and the importance of maintaining global supply chain stability [2][3][4]. Group 1: Export Policy and Compliance - The Ministry of Commerce is expediting the review of rare earth export license applications, having already approved a certain number of compliant applications [2][4]. - China is committed to enhancing communication with relevant countries regarding export controls to facilitate compliant trade [2][4][5]. Group 2: International Relations and Trade Dynamics - China's industrial subsidy policy adheres to principles of openness, fairness, and compliance with WTO rules, countering accusations of protectionism from other nations [3]. - The European Union has committed over €1.44 trillion in various subsidies from 2021 to 2030, with over €300 billion already disbursed by 2024, highlighting its own protectionist measures [3]. Group 3: Rare Earth Resources - Rare earth elements are classified into light and heavy categories, with heavy rare earths being rarer and predominantly found in China, which holds over 80% of global heavy rare earth reserves [6].

Group 1 - The European Commission President accused China of ignoring global trade rules and providing substantial subsidies to domestic companies, claiming that China is weaponizing its dominance in rare earths and transferring excess capacity to global markets [1] - China firmly opposes these statements, asserting that its industrial subsidy policies adhere to open, fair, and compliant principles, and that it strictly follows WTO rules [1] - China's industrial development relies on continuous technological innovation, a complete supply chain system, sufficient market competition, and abundant human resources, rather than subsidies [1] Group 2 - The notion of "overcapacity" is essentially a concern of certain countries regarding their competitiveness and market share, using it as a pretext for protectionist measures [2] - The EU has been implementing industrial policies and providing substantial subsidies to support European companies, with an estimated total of over €1.44 trillion in various subsidies from 2021 to 2030, and over €300 billion already disbursed by 2024 [2] - China emphasizes its commitment to high-level opening-up and aims to provide European companies with vast market opportunities, while opposing any attempts that undermine China's development rights for the benefit of others [2]