Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has seen accelerated upward momentum since late June, with the Shanghai Composite Index surpassing 3,800 points, reaching a ten-year high, driven by improved market sentiment and increased foreign institutional interest in Chinese stocks [1]. Group 1: Market Uptrend Sustainability - The sustainability of the current market rally is a key topic among institutions, with overseas entities attributing the rise to several factors, including improved macroeconomic expectations and targeted consumption policies [4]. - The 10-year and 30-year government bond yields have been on the rise since June, indicating a more optimistic outlook among investors, which has facilitated a shift of funds from the bond market to the stock market [4]. - The focus on micro-level structural highlights, such as AI computing power, innovative pharmaceuticals, robotics, and smart driving, is seen as crucial for supporting overall market profitability [7]. - Significant inflows of incremental capital have contributed to liquidity, with long-term funds like insurance capital entering the market, resulting in over 1 trillion yuan in new capital [10]. - Upcoming policy catalysts, such as the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee and the next five-year growth plan, are expected to provide clearer insights into the "anti-involution" policy and its implications for economic rebalancing [10]. Group 2: "Anti-Involution" Policy Focus - The "anti-involution" policy has gained significant attention from foreign institutions, with discussions centered on its timing, similarities and differences with the 2016-2018 supply-side reform, and key areas of focus [14]. - The policy aims to alleviate supply chain financing risks, curb excessive investment expansion, enhance product quality, and optimize resource allocation, thereby strengthening the long-term resilience of the Chinese economy [14]. - The current economic recovery foundation is still fragile, leading to expectations that the impact of this policy on economic growth may be less significant than that of the previous supply-side reform [15]. Group 3: Foreign Investor Sentiment - Foreign investor interest in the Chinese stock market has reached a near-high level, driven by factors such as the need to diversify risks from the U.S. market and the potential for renminbi appreciation [16]. - In July, net inflows from foreign capital into the Chinese stock market accelerated to $2.7 billion, up from $1.2 billion in June, primarily led by passive funds [17]. - As of late July, passive funds had accumulated a total inflow of $11 billion into the Chinese stock market for the year, surpassing the $7 billion for the entire year of 2023 [17]. - The trend of capital inflows has continued into August, with hedge funds net buying Chinese stocks at the fastest pace in seven weeks [19]. - Despite the recovery in foreign capital sentiment, active funds remain underweight in their allocation to Chinese stocks, indicating potential for further inflows [21].

Core Viewpoint - The stainless steel market is experiencing stable prices with cautious purchasing behavior from major cities, while macroeconomic factors show slight improvement, but uncertainties remain [2]. Raw Materials - Nickel ore prices are expected to stabilize with 1.4% nickel ore FOB around 40, while domestic nickel iron prices remain weak and stable, with mainstream transactions at 940-950 yuan per nickel [1][2]. - The supply of nickel ore is tight due to seasonal impacts, and the price of chromium ore is supported by a shortage of spot sources [2]. Supply - Domestic stainless steel production is projected to be 3.4899 million tons in May, a decrease of 0.4% month-on-month but an increase of 5.8% year-on-year [1]. - The production of 300 series stainless steel is expected to be 1.776 million tons, down 2.6% month-on-month but up 7.5% year-on-year [1]. Inventory - Social inventory data remains stable, with a slight decrease in warehouse receipts recently. As of May 16, social inventory for the 300 series in Wuxi and Foshan is 561,800 tons, an increase of 1,800 tons week-on-week [1]. - Stainless steel futures inventory is at 158,715 tons, a decrease of 970 tons week-on-week [1]. Market Sentiment - The market sentiment is slightly improved due to macroeconomic developments, but supply-demand imbalances persist, leading to ongoing pressure on the market [2]. - The overall market is expected to experience a range-bound trading pattern, with a reference range of 12,600 to 13,200 [3].