1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints - The prices of each monthly contract of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures first fluctuated upward, then dropped to a short - term low and rebounded again. Except for EC2510, the prices of other monthly contracts slightly recovered. From the perspective of the positions of the top 20 institutions in the exchange, the long positions of the EC2510 contract increased by 1960 lots to 28074 lots, the short positions increased by 2913 lots to 34037 lots, and the trading volume increased by 28898 lots to 83222 lots (bilateral). The Sino - US economic and trade talks basically continued the previously agreed tariff levels, having a neutral - slightly - positive impact on market sentiment. Commodity sentiment also drove up the EC price. However, some major shipping companies still lowered the spot freight rates, which set an upper limit on the increase of EC and brought certain negative factors to the market, causing the futures price to fall after rising to a certain level. For the future market, it is expected that the EC will likely fluctuate slightly downward, but the impact of commodity sentiment and the capital side needs to be vigilant [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Supply and Demand and Market Sentiment - **Positive Factors**: From July 28th to 29th, local time, the Sino - US economic and trade talks in Stockholm, Sweden reached a consensus to extend the suspension of 24% of the US reciprocal tariffs and China's counter - measures for 90 days, which had a neutral - slightly - positive impact on market sentiment [1][2]. - **Negative Factors**: CMA CGM lowered the spot freight quotes for the European line in the past three weeks [2]. Futures Market - **Contract Price Performance**: On July 30, 2025, except for EC2510, the prices of other monthly contracts of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures slightly recovered. For example, EC2508 closed at 2139.0 points, with a daily increase of 1.33% and a weekly decrease of 4.50%; EC2510 closed at 1468.7 points, with a daily increase of 0.60% and a weekly decrease of 4.44% [1][3]. - **Position and Trading Volume Changes**: For the EC2510 contract, the long positions increased by 1960 lots to 28074 lots, the short positions increased by 2913 lots to 34037 lots, and the trading volume increased by 28898 lots to 83222 lots (bilateral) [1]. Spot Market - **Container Shipping Quotes**: On August 7th, for Maersk's ships departing from Shanghai to Rotterdam, the total quote for 20GP was $1846, up $10 from the previous period, and the total quote for 40GP was $3102, up $10. On August 14th, the 20GP total quote was $1715, up $10, and the 40GP total quote was $2870, up $10. In the past three weeks, for Hapag - Lloyd's ships departing from Shanghai to Rotterdam, the 20GP total quote was $1935, down $100, and the 40GP total quote was $3135, down $200 [5]. - **Global Freight Rate Index**: SCFIS for the European route was 2316.56 points, down 3.50%; for the US - West route, it was 1284.01 points, down 1.37%. SCFI for the European route was $2090/TEU, up 0.53%; for the US - West route, it was $2067/FEU, down 3.50%. XSI for the European line was $3399/FEU, down 0.03%; for the US - West line, it was $2179/FEU, down 2.2%. The FBX composite freight rate index was $2377/FEU, up 0.46% [6][7]. Port and Shipping Conditions - **Port Waiting Time**: On July 29th, the waiting time at Hong Kong Port was 1.808 days, down 0.179 days from the previous day; at Shanghai Port, it was 1.023 days, down 0.026 days; at Yantian Port, it was 1.097 days, down 0.044 days; at Singapore Port, it was 0.660 days, up 0.136 days; at Jakarta Port, it was 1.132 days, down 0.505 days; at Long Beach Port, it was 2.339 days, up 0.267 days; at Savannah Port, it was 1.222 days, up 0.084 days [11]. - **Ship Speed and Waiting Ships**: On July 29th, the average speed of 8000 + container ships was 15.867 knots, down 0.045 knots from the previous day; for 3000 + container ships, it was 14.700 knots, down 0.082 knots; for 1000 + container ships, it was 13.124 knots, up 0.055 knots. The number of ships waiting at the Suez Canal port anchorage was 17, down 2 from the previous day [21]. Risk Management Strategies - **Space Management**: If a company has obtained shipping space but has full capacity or poor booking volume during the peak season and is worried about falling freight rates, it can short the container shipping index futures (EC2510) to lock in profits, with a recommended entry range of 1700 - 1800 [1]. - **Cost Management**: If a shipping company increases blank sailings or the market is about to enter the peak season, and it wants to book space according to orders, it can buy the container shipping index futures (EC2510) at present to determine the booking cost in advance, with a recommended entry range of 1350 - 1450 [1].

Core Viewpoint - U.S. President Trump has the authority to reinstate higher tariff levels if other countries fail to meet their investment commitments [1] Group 1 - The statement emphasizes the U.S. government's stance on enforcing trade agreements and investment commitments from other nations [1] - This policy could impact international trade relations and investment flows, particularly for countries that have not fulfilled their obligations [1] - The potential for increased tariffs may serve as a leverage tool for the U.S. in negotiations with foreign governments [1]

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Core Viewpoint - President Trump expresses a preference for notifying countries about tariff levels rather than imposing them directly [1] Group 1 - The administration is considering a more transparent approach to tariffs, which may impact international trade relations [1] - This strategy could lead to changes in how tariffs are communicated and implemented, potentially affecting global markets [1]

Core Insights - The U.S. economy is showing widespread improvements across various aspects, as noted by Joanne Hsu, the director of the University of Michigan survey [1] Group 1 - Recent easing of tariff levels and trade policy volatility has contributed to consumer confidence, leading to a reduction in their concerns about potential economic downturns [1]