Core Insights - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports a resilient start to the global economy in the first half of the year, but signs of moderate slowdown are emerging as supporting factors fade [1][2] - The report highlights significant uncertainty in the development prospects of industries like artificial intelligence, which may struggle to drive global economic growth [1] Economic Performance - Global economic activities were strong in the first half of the year, with inflation levels in the US and Asian economies being well-controlled [1] - The resilience observed is attributed to short-term factors such as preemptive imports and inventory management in response to US tariff policies, rather than a robust economic foundation [1] - Global economic growth is projected to decline from 3.6% at the end of 2024 to 2.6% at the end of this year, with forecasts of 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026 [1][2] Inflation and Trade - Inflation rates are expected to decrease, with global inflation projected at 4.2% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, while US inflation is anticipated to remain above target [2] - Global trade volume is expected to grow at an average rate of 2.9% in 2025, significantly lower than the 3.5% growth rate in 2024, with ongoing trade fragmentation limiting trade revenues [2] Downside Risks - Persistent policy uncertainty is expected to suppress consumption and investment, while trade protectionism and restrictive immigration policies will negatively impact economic growth [3] - The report warns that the volatility in the artificial intelligence sector could lead to significant declines in tech stock prices, affecting overall market stability [3] Policy Recommendations - Policymakers are advised to establish clear and transparent trade policies to reduce uncertainty and support investment, while modernizing trade rules to adapt to the digital age [4] - Fiscal sustainability and debt management remain priorities, with recommendations for balanced mid-term fiscal plans [4] - Structural reforms are essential to enhance growth prospects, including promoting labor mobility and investing in digitalization [4]

同时，人工智能行业发展对经济的拉动作用存在波动风险，其收益和产能表现一旦不佳，将引发科 技股股价大跌，从而终结当前人工智能技术投资增长周期以及金融市场对该行业前景的乐观情绪，甚至 还将对宏观金融稳定产生冲击。报告警示称，经济下行风险对中央银行等主要经济机构的独立性施加的 压力，可能会削弱来之不易的政策可信度，并破坏合理的经济决策，其原因包括数据可靠性降低等。 报告预计，2025年全球经济增速为3.2%，2026年增速为3.1%。以年终数据为基准来看，全球经济 增速将从2024年年终的3.6%下跌至今年年终的2.6%。 尽管今年上半年美国关税政策对全球经济的冲击作用小于最初预计，但其展现的政策不确定性加 剧，以及保护主义抬头等，仍是导致增速放缓的主要因素。报告预计，2025年发达经济体的经济增速将 达到1.6%。其中，美国经济增速将放缓至2.0%；新兴市场和发展中经济体增速将达到4.2%；全球通胀 率将在2025年下降至4.2%，2026年将进一步下降至3.7%，其中，美国通胀将高于目标，其他国家和地 区通胀将保持在较低水平；全球贸易额在2025年预计实现2.9%的平均增长率，不仅明显低于2024年 3.5%的 ...

Core Insights - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports a resilient start to the global economy in the first half of the year, but signs of moderate slowdown are emerging as supporting factors fade [1][2] - The report highlights significant uncertainty in the development prospects of industries like artificial intelligence, which may struggle to drive global economic growth [1] Economic Performance - Global economic activities were strong in the first half of the year, with inflation levels in the US and Asian economies well-controlled [1] - The resilience observed is attributed to short-term factors such as preemptive imports and inventory management in response to US tariff policies, rather than a robust economic foundation [1] - Global economic growth is projected to decline from 3.6% at the end of 2024 to 2.6% at the end of this year, with forecasts of 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026 [1][2] Inflation and Trade - Inflation rates are expected to decrease, with global inflation projected at 4.2% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, while US inflation is anticipated to remain above target [2] - Global trade volume is expected to grow at an average rate of 2.9% in 2025, significantly lower than the 3.5% growth rate in 2024, with ongoing trade fragmentation limiting trade revenues [2] Risks and Challenges - The report identifies persistent downward risks to the global economy, including policy uncertainty, rising protectionism, and restrictive immigration policies impacting labor supply [2][5] - The potential volatility in the artificial intelligence sector poses risks to economic growth and could lead to significant declines in tech stock prices, affecting market sentiment [5] - The report emphasizes the need for clear and transparent trade policies to reduce uncertainty and support investment, while modernizing trade rules to adapt to the digital age [5][6] Policy Recommendations - The IMF suggests rebuilding fiscal buffers and ensuring debt sustainability as priority actions, advocating for balanced fiscal consolidation plans [6] - Monetary policy should aim to balance price stability and growth risks, with structural reforms needed to enhance resilience and growth prospects [6] - For low-income countries, mobilizing domestic resources is crucial as external aid diminishes, and scenario planning can help ensure timely and effective responses to economic challenges [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Macroeconomically, the U.S. government shutdown and intensified China - U.S. game have increased global market risk - aversion, leading to a joint upward movement of gold, silver, and copper. The Fed has different views on future policy paths after the interest - rate cut, while China will implement moderately loose policies and proactive fiscal policies [2]. - Fundamentally, global mine - end supply disturbances have intensified, with some major mining companies lowering their annual production guidance. The growth rate of global mine - end supply this year is less than 1%, and domestic refined copper production has declined. In September, the demand growth of traditional industries in China was limited, while emerging industries maintained a steady copper - using growth rate. Domestic inventories rebounded from a low level, and global inventories continued to increase [2]. - Overall, market risk - aversion demand has increased due to the U.S. trade policy. The Fed has differences in the interest - rate cut rhythm but basically agrees on the direction. Global economic growth remains stable under the background of wide - fiscal policies. China's anti - involution and stable - growth policies are clear. With the intensification of mine - end shortages and the tightening of the domestic supply - demand balance, copper prices are expected to return to the upward channel after shock adjustments in October [2]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 2025 September Copper Market Review - In September 2025, copper prices showed a strong upward trend. LME copper rose from around $9,875 to over $10,440, and SHFE copper rose from 79,500 to around 83,800. The Fed's interest - rate cut in September and supply disturbances in major mines supported copper prices. After the National Day, despite the short - term impact of China - U.S. trade frictions, copper prices rebounded quickly [7]. - In September, downstream copper - using industries faced cost pressures due to rising copper prices. The start - up rates of copper cable enterprises and air - conditioning production decreased, while the start - up rates of copper rod and copper foil enterprises in the primary processing industry rebounded. Social inventories remained low, and the spot market supply - demand structure was in a tight balance [9][10]. 3.2 Macroeconomic Analysis 3.2.1 U.S. Government Shutdown and Recurrence of China - U.S. Trade Frictions - The U.S. government shutdown during the National Day may delay the release of important economic data, affecting the Fed's decision - making on the interest - rate cut path. China - U.S. trade frictions have recurred, increasing market risk - aversion [13]. 3.2.2 U.S. Manufacturing Downturn and Eurozone Manufacturing in Contraction - The U.S. September ISM manufacturing PMI was 48.7, remaining in the contraction range. New orders decreased, while production and employment showed some improvement. The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI was 49.5, falling back below the boom - bust line. Germany and France's manufacturing PMIs declined, and the eurozone's economic outlook depends on its overall economic performance [14][16]. 3.2.3 China's Central Bank to Implement Moderately Loose Policies and Industrial Profit Growth - China's central bank will implement moderately loose policies and use proactive fiscal policies to support employment and foreign trade. In August, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 20.4% year - on - year, and the cumulative growth from January to August turned positive for the first time, which is positive for copper prices [17][18]. 3.3 Fundamental Analysis 3.3.1 Intensified Global Mine - End Supply Disturbances and Lowered Production Expectations of Major Miners - As of the end of September, the spot TC of copper concentrate remained at a relatively low level of around - $40/ton. The growth rate of global copper concentrate supply in 2025 is expected to be less than 1%. Many major mines have encountered problems, and some major mining companies have significantly lowered their production expectations for this year and next year [21]. 3.3.2 Possible Decline in Domestic Production and Limited Release of Overseas Refined Copper Capacity - In September, China's electrolytic copper production was 1121,300 tons, with a year - on - year increase of 11.65%. However, due to the 770 - document and the shortage of raw materials, domestic production in October is expected to have limited upward space. Overseas, some smelters have shut down, and the new refined copper production capacity in 2025 is limited [27][28]. 3.3.3 Marginal Decline in Refined Copper Imports and the Impact of Document 770 on Scrap Copper Enterprises - From January to August, China's imports of unforged copper and copper products increased by 2.6% year - on - year, while refined copper imports decreased by 6.4%. In September, the import window was not fully opened. Document 770 increased the negative tax rate of scrap copper rod enterprises, leading to production cuts [51][52]. 3.3.4 Continuous Increase in North American Inventories and Low - Level Rebound in Domestic Social Inventories - Since September, domestic inventories have rebounded from a low level, and global inventories have continued to increase. North American inventories are still flowing in. It is expected that global inventories will remain stable or decline slightly in October, and domestic inventories will fluctuate at a low level [53][55]. 3.3.5 Traditional Industries Entering the Peak Season and Stable Growth in Emerging Industries (Except Photovoltaic) - In the power grid investment, due to the high copper price, some projects have been postponed. The photovoltaic industry is undergoing structural adjustments, and the growth rate of wind power is expected to slow down. The real estate market is still at the bottom, and the air - conditioning production in October has decreased. However, new energy vehicles have maintained a strong growth momentum, and it is expected that the refined copper consumption will recover steadily in October [61][72]. 3.4 Market Outlook - Macroeconomically, the U.S. government shutdown and China - U.S. game have increased market risk - aversion. The Fed has differences in the interest - rate cut path, and China will implement loose policies. Fundamentally, the supply side is tightening, and the demand side has limited growth in traditional industries and stable growth in emerging industries. Copper prices are expected to return to the upward channel after shock adjustments in October [77][78].

Global Economic Outlook - Citigroup economists predict that global economic growth will slow from 2.8% in 2024 to 2.3% in 2025 due to the impact of tariffs, with the full effects expected to manifest in the second half of this year [1] - Goldman Sachs forecasts that inflation caused by tariffs will likely not persist for long, as the U.S. economy is entering a weaker state compared to the inflationary periods of 2021 and 2022 [1] - John Hardy from Saxo Bank warns that the U.S. Treasury should monitor risks in the Japanese government bond market, as Japan's debt situation is becoming more severe [1] Japanese Yen and Bond Market - Mitsubishi UFJ analysts suggest that the depreciation of the yen may still have room to continue, despite recent declines in long-term Japanese government bond yields [2] - Analysts from Bank of America indicate that the Bank of Japan is unlikely to address the supply-demand imbalance in the long-term bond market, continuing to reduce bond purchases until March 2026 [3] - State Street Global Advisors describes the challenges in the Japanese bond market as "technical" rather than "structural," suggesting that these issues can be resolved through adjustments in issuance [4] Chinese Aviation and Energy Sector - China International Capital Corporation (CICC) reports that the significant drop in oil prices this year is expected to improve the cost structure for airlines, with a solid foundation for the aviation cycle to start [5] - CICC also highlights opportunities in the diesel generator sets and large-bore engines used in data centers, driven by high demand for AI infrastructure [6] Consumer Goods and Pet Industry - Huatai Securities emphasizes the potential for recovery in the consumer sector, particularly in the food and beverage industry, as consumption trends improve [7] - Huaxi Securities projects that China's pet industry could reach a market size of 478.7 billion yuan by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2024 to 2030 [8] Investment Strategies in Materials and Energy - CITIC Securities outlines three investment themes in the materials sector, focusing on policy-driven themes, high certainty growth from industry prosperity, and innovation in products and technologies [9] - The same report suggests that the second half of 2025 will see a complex price trend in commodities due to U.S. tariff policies, recommending a focus on "hedging" and "supply disruptions" [10] Economic Projections - CITIC Securities anticipates a potential bull market for Chinese equity assets starting in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by synchronized economic and policy cycles across major economies [11] - The firm also predicts that the economic landscape will exhibit characteristics of strong production, recovering investment, stable consumption, and resilient exports [12]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The overall market is influenced by a combination of factors including weak US economic data, geopolitical tensions, and trade policy uncertainties. Different commodities show diverse trends based on their specific supply - demand fundamentals and macro - economic impacts [2][4][6]. Summary by Commodity Categories Macro - Overseas: US April retail sales had a 0.1% month - on - month increase, with weak consumer spending in optional categories. April PPI rose 2.4% year - on - year, lower than expected, and dropped 0.5% month - on - month. The dollar index fell to 100.7, 10Y US Treasury yield to 4.43%. Gold rebounded nearly 2% after hitting a one - month low, oil prices dropped over 2% due to supply expectations, and copper prices rose. Powell mentioned policy framework adjustments and potential long - term interest rate hikes [2]. - Domestic: A - shares declined on low volume. The bond market saw rising Treasury yields despite the arrival of trillion - level reserve requirement ratio cut funds due to concerns about the central bank's policy shift [3]. Precious Metals - International precious metal futures prices rebounded. COMEX gold futures rose 1.74% to $3243.90 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose 1.07% to $32.79 per ounce. Weak US economic data, a weaker dollar index, and increased geopolitical risk aversion drove the rise. Short - term price rebounds are expected, but prices are still in a phased adjustment [4][5]. Copper - LME copper inventory dropped to 186,000 tons. The global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.4% in 2025. Codelco and Rio Tinto plan to explore a new copper project in Chile. With low inventory and some positive factors, copper prices are expected to be strongly volatile in the short term [6][7]. Aluminum - Shanghai aluminum futures rose 0.47% to 20,250 yuan/ton, while LME aluminum fell 0.93% to $2499/ton. Aluminum inventories decreased significantly. Weak US economic data increased macro - pressure, but inventory reduction supported prices. Aluminum prices are expected to be short - term strong but with limited upside [8][9][10]. Alumina - Alumina futures rose 4.93% to 2019 yuan/ton. Supply is tight due to enterprise maintenance and production cuts, and the market is expected to be bullish. Attention should be paid to supply - demand pattern changes [11]. Zinc - US economic data led to increased expectations of interest rate cuts, boosting zinc prices. However, the supply growth rate is higher than the demand growth rate. Zinc prices are expected to be strongly volatile in the short term [12]. Lead - Due to inventory accumulation and weak consumption in the off - season, the fundamental support for lead prices is insufficient. But the positive macro - environment supports short - term high - level consolidation [13]. Tin - The supply - demand of tin is currently in a weak balance. The short - term trend is strong but faces pressure from the 40 - day moving average. Attention should be paid to inventory data [14][15]. Industrial Silicon - The supply is under pressure, and the demand is weak, especially in the photovoltaic industry. The market is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation [16][17]. Lithium Carbonate - The short - term fundamental situation is bearish, with high inventory suppressing prices. Lithium prices may attempt a second downward breakthrough [18][19]. Nickel - The market has different expectations after the easing of tariff frictions. The supply surplus exists, and nickel prices are expected to oscillate [20]. Crude Oil - Crude oil prices are under pressure due to the expected increase in supply from the potential US - Iran agreement. However, considering the current price level, it is not advisable to short Shanghai crude oil futures at present [21]. Steel (Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil) - Steel demand has recovered but with limited strength. Supply is stable, and steel prices are expected to oscillate [22][23]. Iron Ore - Steel mills' demand is falling, and the supply is generally loose. Iron ore prices are expected to oscillate under pressure [24]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - US soybean crushing was higher than expected, and the drought in the US soybean - growing area increased. With weak domestic demand and falling Brazilian discounts, double - meal prices are expected to be weakly volatile [25][26]. Palm Oil - The sharp decline in US soybean oil prices drags down the palm oil market. Although Malaysian palm oil exports increased in the first half of May, the expected increase in domestic inventory in June may put pressure on prices. Palm oil is expected to oscillate in the short term [27][28].

Core Viewpoint - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate cut is expected to mitigate the impacts of a slowing global economic growth [1] Group 1: Economic Impact - The interest rate reduction by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is anticipated to support domestic economic activity amid global economic challenges [1] - This move is seen as a proactive measure to stimulate growth and maintain economic stability in New Zealand [1] Group 2: Global Context - The decision comes in the context of broader global economic slowdown, which has raised concerns among various economies [1] - The Reserve Bank's actions may influence other central banks' policies as they navigate similar economic pressures [1]

Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoint - Affected by US reciprocal tariffs and China's counter - measures during the holiday, global risk assets tumbled, and domestic non - ferrous metals opened almost limit - down. However, supported by fundamentals, Shanghai aluminum rebounded. The trading logic has shifted from re - inflation to concerns about global economic slowdown or recession. Although the aluminum fundamentals are fair, due to the escalation of the tariff war and economic uncertainties, short - term operations should be cautious [8] Summary by Directory 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - Shanghai aluminum's main contract 2505 opened at 19,000 yuan/ton, then rebounded, with the highest intraday reaching 19,905 yuan/ton and closing at 19,685 yuan/ton, a decline of 3.67%. The total index positions increased by 1,486 to 487,716 lots. The spot market was cautious, with different premiums and discounts in different regions. The import loss narrowed to about - 1,300 yuan/ton. Alumina followed the decline but was relatively resilient. Considering the tariff war and economic uncertainties, short - term operations need to be cautious [8] 2. Industry News - India imposed anti - dumping duties of 479 - 721 US dollars/ton on Chinese aluminum foil no thicker than 80 microns for 5 years, with some products excluded [9][10] - Rio Tinto postponed the restart of Tiwai Point aluminum smelter until August 31 to ensure 50MW of winter power supply. The plant's installed capacity is 365,000 tons, and the current restart progress is about 70% [10] - Hydro will invest 1.56 billion US dollars to build a new wire casting workshop with an annual output of 110,000 tons at its Karmøy aluminum plant, scheduled to be put into operation in Q1 2028, responding to the demand for low - carbon aluminum wires in European energy infrastructure [10]