Core Insights - The report highlights a structural price recovery in the context of anti-involution, with significant price movements observed across various sectors, particularly in upstream coal, midstream agriculture, and downstream chemicals [1][2][3] - A total of 49 major products were tracked, with 19 experiencing price increases, 28 seeing declines, and 2 remaining stable as of early August 2025, indicating a clear divergence in price trends across different industries [1][2] Price Tracking of Key Production Materials - As of early August 2025, prices for key production materials showed a mixed trend, with notable increases in upstream coal products and certain chemicals, while black metals and construction materials continued to face downward pressure due to weak downstream demand [1][2] - Year-on-year data indicates that industrial prices are still in a downward trend, but the rate of decline is stabilizing, with some sectors like steel and certain chemicals beginning to recover [1][2][3] Price Changes Across Industry Chains - Recent data indicates that upstream industries remain weak, with coal prices declining by 6% to 7%, while midstream sectors show signs of recovery, with indices for bulk commodities and shipping improving [2][3] - Downstream sectors are under pressure, particularly in real estate and traditional medicine, while food prices remain stable with slight declines in certain agricultural products [2][3] Industry Price Sentiment Tracking - The report analyzes price differentials across the supply chain, revealing that upstream resource prices are generally weak but exhibit significant differentiation, with precious metals and some non-ferrous metals performing well [3] - The midstream bulk commodity index has shown signs of recovery, while the construction materials sector continues to struggle, reflecting ongoing challenges in the real estate market [3]

Core Insights - The report highlights a structural price recovery in the context of anti-involution, with significant price variations across different sectors, indicating a phase of "structural recovery + inter-industry differentiation" [1][2][3] Price Tracking of Key Production Materials - As of early August 2025, among 49 major products, 19 saw price increases, 28 experienced declines, and 2 remained stable. The price increases were primarily in upstream coal (e.g., anthracite, coke), midstream agriculture (e.g., soybean meal, natural rubber), and downstream chemicals (e.g., sulfuric acid, methanol) [1] - Year-on-year data shows that industrial products are still in a downward trend, but the rate of decline is stabilizing. Steel and some chemical products have begun to recover, while coal, coke, traditional building materials, and certain petrochemical products remain at low levels [1][2] Price Changes Across Industry Chains - Recent data indicates that upstream industries are generally weak, with coal prices declining by 6% to 7%. Oil prices (WTI, Brent) have seen double-digit declines, while natural gas prices, despite being high year-on-year (28%), have significantly narrowed in growth [2] - Midstream industries show signs of recovery, with the bulk commodity index and shipping index rebounding, while downstream industries remain weak, particularly in real estate and traditional Chinese medicine [2][3] Industry Price Sentiment Data - The report analyzes price changes across the supply chain, revealing that upstream resource prices are generally weak but differentiated, with copper, aluminum, and precious metals benefiting, while the oil and coal sectors remain under pressure [3] - The midstream bulk commodity index has rebounded, and the price decline of rebar has narrowed to near stability. However, the building materials sector continues to face significant negative pressure [3]