Iron Ore - The "anti-involution" policy supports market sentiment and prices; rumors suggest the West Mandeau iron ore project requires a matching smelting plant, coupled with a global shipping volume decline, leading to a temporary tightening of supply; port inventory remains relatively low after destocking; steel mills have strong expectations for resumption of production and pre-holiday restocking demand [1] - Key events to monitor include steel mill blast furnace operating rates, daily pig iron production, apparent steel consumption and inventory changes, global iron ore shipping and arrival volumes, and domestic real estate policies and economic data in China [1] Coking Coal - Increased occurrences of auction failures or discounted transactions for Shanxi coking coal; the number of trucks crossing from Mongolia has returned to high levels; the first round of price reductions for coke has been implemented, with a second round expected; steel mill profits are narrowing, leading to demand-driven procurement of raw materials [1] - Key events to monitor include the implementation of the "anti-involution" policy, weekly coal mine operating rates, raw coal inventory, and coking plant and steel mill coking coal inventory data [1] Lithium Carbonate - Weekly lithium carbonate production continues to increase, with overall supply being very ample; social inventory is at a historical high; market expectations for future new capacity remain; CATL's resumption of production may be faster than previously anticipated [1] - Key events to monitor include whether CATL can resume production as scheduled in November, the production plans for cathode materials, and changes in weekly lithium carbonate production and inventory [1] Live Pigs - The supply of live pigs remains excessive, with abundant output; spot prices continue to weaken, reaching new lows for the year; the downstream slaughter sector has limited capacity to purchase at high prices [1] - Key events to monitor include the pig production capacity regulation meeting on September 16, the actual capacity reduction execution of major enterprises, and data on the breeding sow inventory and live pig slaughter weights [1] Crude Oil - In August, OPEC+ production increased by 509,000 barrels per day; U.S. crude oil production remains at a historical high of 13.495 million barrels per day; the North American summer driving season has ended; global crude oil inventory continues to trend upwards [1] - Key events to monitor include the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting, the EU's final plan for the 19th round of sanctions against Russia, and whether OPEC+ will take emergency production cuts due to falling oil prices [1] Shipping Industry - The SCFI for European routes has decreased; major shipping companies have seen a decline in average container prices by the end of September; the Eurozone's September Sentix investor confidence index fell short of expectations, with a weakening macroeconomic environment suppressing trade demand; ongoing pressure from new ship deliveries continues to pose a risk of oversupply in the medium to long term [1][2] - Key events to monitor include weekly opening quotes from leading shipping companies like Maersk, weekly changes in SCFIS and SCFI indices, and the impact of European economic data and geopolitical situations on demand [2] Palm Oil - Palm oil inventory reached its widest level since 2020 in August, with further increases expected in September; the White House's request for small refineries to be exempt from biofuel blending obligations is lower than industry expectations; Indonesia is considering implementing a B45 biodiesel plan before advancing to B50 [2] - Key events to monitor include high-frequency data from Malaysia's SPPOMA, ITS, SGS, and AmSpec, the strength of stocking demand ahead of India's Diwali festival, and the final ruling on the U.S. biodiesel policy (RFS) and EPA blending obligations [2] Precious Metals - Strong expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are rising; geopolitical events, such as attacks in Doha, have increased demand for precious metals as a safe haven; central banks continue to purchase gold, and investment demand for silver is growing [2] - Key events to monitor include the Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting, U.S. CPI and PCE data, initial jobless claims, non-farm payroll reports, and potential escalation of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East [2]

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating. 2. Core Views - A-shares are experiencing a volatile rebound with the technology sector leading. After a significant increase, A-shares may enter a high-level volatile pattern. The direction of monetary policy in the second half of September is crucial for the equity market. [3] - The bond market sentiment is weak, with continued capital convergence and falling bond futures. There is a possibility of over - selling in the bond market, and the 10 - year bond yield may continue to rise. [3] - Precious metals are in a high - level volatile state after digesting geopolitical events and interest - rate cut expectations. [3] - Various commodities have different trends and trading suggestions based on their supply - demand fundamentals, cost factors, and market sentiment. 3. Summary by Categories Financial - **Equity Index Futures**: The basis rates of IF, IH, IC, and IM's main contracts are 0.29%, - 0.06%, - 0.99%, and - 1.10% respectively. A-shares are in a volatile rebound, and after a large increase, they may enter a high - level volatile pattern. Wait for volatility to converge before entering the market. [3] - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The bond market sentiment is weak, and the 10 - year bond yield has not stabilized at 1.8%. T2512 has broken through the previous low. Suggest investors to wait and see, and pay attention to changes in the capital market, equity market, and fundamentals in the short term. [3] - **Precious Metals**: Gold can be bought cautiously at low levels, or short - sell out - of - the - money options to capture volatility decline. Silver can be traded in the range of $40 - 42, and also sell out - of - the - money options. [3] - **Container Shipping Index (European Line)**: The main contract of EC is weakly volatile. Consider 12 - 10 spread arbitrage. [3] Black Metals - **Steel**: Steel prices remain weak. Pay attention to the support levels of 3100 for rebar and 3300 for hot - rolled coils. Long positions should exit and wait. [3] - **Iron Ore**: Shipments have dropped significantly from the high level, arrivals have decreased, and port clearance has slightly declined. The iron ore price is running strongly. Buy the 2601 contract at low levels in the range of 780 - 830, and reduce the long - iron - ore short - coking - coal arbitrage position. [3] - **Coking Coal**: Spot prices are weakly volatile, coal mines are resuming production and destocking. Short positions should take profit in the range of 1070 - 1170, and reduce the long - iron - ore short - coking - coal arbitrage position. [3] - **Coke**: The first round of coke price cuts has been implemented, compressing coking profits with more room for cuts. Short positions should take profit in the range of 1550 - 1650, and reduce the long - iron - ore short - coke arbitrage position. [3] Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Weak US PPI boosts interest - rate cut expectations. Pay attention to Thursday's inflation data. The main contract reference range is 79000 - 81000. [3] - **Alumina**: The futures price is close to the mainstream cost range, and the short - term downward space is limited. It is weakly volatile, with the main contract reference range of 2900 - 3200. [3] - **Aluminum**: The weekly start - up rate of processed products is continuously recovering. Pay attention to the fulfillment of peak - season demand. The main contract reference range is 20400 - 21000. [3] - **Other Non - ferrous Metals**: Each metal has its own reference price range and trading suggestions based on their fundamentals and market sentiment. [3] Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical risk premiums support the oil price rebound, but the loose supply - demand fundamentals limit the upside. It is recommended to wait and see. For options, wait for volatility to increase for spread - widening opportunities. [3] - **Other Chemicals**: Each chemical product has different supply - demand expectations, and corresponding trading suggestions are provided, such as range trading, short - selling, or waiting and seeing. [3] Agricultural Products - **Grains and Oils**: There is a bearish outlook for palm oil due to inventory growth and weak exports. Pay attention to the support levels of various agricultural products such as soybeans, corn, and sugar. [3] - **Livestock and Poultry**: The pig market has limited supply - demand contradictions. The corn market has limited upward potential in the short term. [3] Special Commodities - **Glass**: News about production lines in Shahe has driven up the futures price. Pay attention to the actual progress. [3] - **Rubber**: After the macro - sentiment fades, the rubber price is falling in a volatile manner. Wait and see. [3] New Energy - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Pay attention to the Silicon Industry Conference. Due to news - related disturbances, the futures prices are falling. The main price fluctuation range is expected to be 8000 - 9500 yuan/ton. Wait and see. [3] - **Lithium Carbonate**: Driven by news, the sentiment in the market has weakened significantly, but the fundamentals remain in a tight - balance state. Wait and see, and pay attention to the performance around 72,000. [3]

Core Insights - In August, international oil prices exhibited a "V" shaped trend, with Brent crude oil prices initially dropping below $70 per barrel due to disappointing U.S. non-farm payroll data, followed by a rebound towards the end of the month, closing at approximately $68 per barrel, reflecting a recovery of about 4.6% from the lows [1] - The volatility in high-sulfur fuel oil prices was primarily driven by geopolitical events, particularly the increased frequency of attacks on energy facilities by Ukraine, which significantly reduced Russian crude processing capacity [2] - The supply of low-sulfur fuel oil remained ample, with stable exports from South Sudan and Kuwait, while domestic production saw a slight decline [3] Price Movements - Brent crude oil prices fell to a low of $65 per barrel, marking a nearly 7% decline from the beginning of the month, before rebounding to $68 per barrel by August 25 [1] - High-sulfur fuel oil prices dropped to a low of 2684 yuan per ton, a decrease of nearly 9%, before recovering to above 2900 yuan per ton, reflecting an increase of about 8% [1] - Low-sulfur fuel oil prices also experienced fluctuations, with the main contract closing at 3526 yuan per ton after a decline of 7% from the monthly high [1] Supply Dynamics - Russian crude processing fell to an average of 5.14 million barrels per day, a decrease of over 400,000 barrels compared to the last week of July, due to attacks on refineries [2] - High-sulfur fuel oil exports from Russia remained stable at approximately 1.99 million tons, with a notable decrease in exports to Saudi Arabia [2] - Domestic low-sulfur fuel oil production was approximately 1.019 million tons in July, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 3.8% [3] Demand Trends - Demand for high-sulfur fuel oil for power generation weakened as summer ended, with Egypt canceling about half of its planned high-sulfur fuel oil orders due to decreasing temperatures and increased natural gas usage [4] - In Singapore, July's bunker fuel consumption increased by 14.8% month-on-month, with high-sulfur fuel oil accounting for 40.7% of the total [4] - The overall market for high-sulfur fuel oil showed signs of improvement due to geopolitical influences, with a rebound in the high-sulfur to crude oil crack spread [4]