Group 1: Commodity Market Overview - The domestic commodity futures market on September 3 saw more declines than increases, with the main contract for eggs rising over 2% and the main contracts for gold and styrene rising over 1% [1] - The China Securities Commodity Futures Price Index closed at 1440.74 points, up 2.81 points or 0.20% from the previous trading day, while the China Securities Commodity Futures Index closed at 1990.16 points, up 3.88 points or 0.20% [1] Group 2: Egg Market Analysis - The main contract for eggs led the market with a 2.62% increase, closing above the 3000 yuan/500 kg mark, driven by increased demand due to the back-to-school season and Mid-Autumn Festival preparations [2] - Despite the recent rebound, analysts caution that the pressure on egg prices may persist due to limited culling of hens and high inventory levels of laying hens [2] Group 3: Precious Metals Performance - Gold has emerged as a star in the commodity market, with New York futures prices reaching historic highs above $3600 per ounce, and domestic gold prices also rising [3] - The main contract for gold in Shanghai reached a high of 816.78 yuan/kg before closing with a 1.31% increase, influenced by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and geopolitical tensions [3] Group 4: Lithium Carbonate Market Trends - Lithium carbonate has seen a continuous decline for seven trading days, with a drop of 3.10% on September 3, attributed to a weak overall supply-demand structure [4] - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate was reported at 75,755 yuan/ton, down 1,631 yuan/ton from the previous working day, as market sentiment turns cautious amid high production levels of spodumene [4] Group 5: Shipping Market Dynamics - The shipping market for European routes is experiencing downward pressure, with the main contract declining by 3.04% due to weak spot market conditions [5] - The Maersk 38-week opening price was quoted at $1700/FEU, reflecting a decrease of $200 from the previous week, indicating ongoing pressure in the spot market [5]

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of England indicates that high tariffs increase the likelihood of corporate defaults, and the risk of significant declines in risk asset prices remains elevated [1] Group 1 - High tariffs are linked to an increased probability of corporate defaults [1] - There is a historical pattern of breakdowns in the performance of the dollar during periods of stress, leading to increased hedging demand [1] - Increased hedging by foreign investors in U.S. assets may weaken the U.S. dollar [1]