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Report Industry Investment Ratings - Copper: ★☆☆ [1] - Aluminum: ななな [1] - Alumina: な☆☆ [1] - Cast Aluminum Alloy: 文文文 [1] - Zinc: ななな [1] - Nickel and Stainless Steel: ☆☆☆ [1] - Tin: ★☆☆ [1] - Lithium Carbonate: ななな [1] - Industrial Silicon: ななな [1] - Polysilicon: な☆☆ [1] Core Views - The overall copper market is still cautiously assessing economic growth risks and paying attention to the Jackson Hole Annual Meeting this week. Hold short positions in Shanghai copper above 79,000 [2]. - Shanghai aluminum is expected to fluctuate in the short term. The peak of inventory accumulation in the off - season may be approaching, and the inventory is likely to be at a low level this year [3]. - The operating capacity of alumina is at a historical high, with supply surplus gradually emerging, and it will be in a weak and volatile state [3]. - Shanghai zinc is expected to rebound under pressure. In the short - term, it will stop falling and fluctuate, and in the medium - term, the idea of short - selling on rebounds is maintained [4]. - For nickel, it is in the middle and later stages of the rebound, and it is advisable to actively enter short positions [7]. - Shanghai tin has a tight fundamental situation, but is also affected by demand concerns. Hold short - term long positions based on the MA60 moving average [8]. - The lithium carbonate futures price shows a strong trend, and it is expected to fluctuate. Risk control should be done well [9]. - The industrial silicon futures price is expected to fluctuate, and there may be a callback risk if the policy expectation falls later [10]. - The polysilicon futures market is in a volatile adjustment situation where "policy logic is more important than fundamental logic" [11]. Summary by Metal Copper - Shanghai copper fluctuated on Wednesday, and the short positions above 79,000 in the main contract are held. The physical copper price in Shanghai is 78,770 yuan with a premium of 190 yuan. The refined - scrap price difference is within 1,000 yuan. The US government included hundreds of end - products with high steel and aluminum content in the 50% tariff list [2]. Aluminum, Alumina, and Aluminum Alloy - Shanghai aluminum fluctuated, and the spot in East China was at par. The downstream start - up is stable, and the peak of inventory accumulation in the off - season may be approaching. Cast aluminum alloy follows the fluctuation of Shanghai aluminum. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the profit of the aluminum alloy industry is poor. The alumina supply surplus is emerging, and the inventory and warehouse receipts are rising [3]. Zinc - In July, the import of zinc concentrates increased by 51.9% month - on - month to 501,400 physical tons, while the import of refined zinc decreased by 50.35% month - on - month to 17,900 tons. The short - term zinc price stops falling and fluctuates, and the medium - term is short - sold on rebounds [4]. Nickel and Stainless Steel - Shanghai nickel is in the middle and later stages of the rebound, and short positions should be actively entered. The social inventory of stainless steel has decreased for 6 consecutive times, but the downstream acceptance of high - price stainless steel is poor, and the supply is expected to increase [7]. Tin - Shanghai tin fluctuated with reduced positions. The fundamentals are tight, with a decrease in domestic tin concentrate imports in July and low - level customs clearance of Myanmar ore. The short - term long positions are held based on the MA60 moving average [8]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate futures price is volatile. The market is focused on the expectation after the shutdown of sub - standard enterprises for the 930 deadline. The fundamentals have limited guidance on the price [9]. Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon futures price fluctuates. The market sentiment cooled after the photovoltaic conference, but there is still a policy support expectation. The fundamentals have limited improvement, and the price in Xinjiang has decreased [10]. Polysilicon - The polysilicon futures price fluctuates. The market is in a situation where "policy logic is more important than fundamental logic", with a resistance level at the previous high of 53,000 yuan/ton and a support level at about 48,000 yuan/ton [11].

Core Viewpoint - The Chengdu steel market is experiencing a fluctuating adjustment in mainstream product prices due to ongoing supply-demand contradictions, traditional off-season demand weakness, and changes in raw material costs [1][4]. Price Overview - Rebar (HRB400E 18-25mm) is quoted at 3170-3330 CNY/ton, down by 10-20 CNY/ton from the previous day, with limited high-price transactions [4]. - Medium and heavy plates (Q235B) are priced at 3870 CNY/ton for 8mm and 3500 CNY/ton for 20mm, facing downward pressure due to reduced manufacturing orders [4]. - Hot-rolled coils (Q235B/SS400) are quoted at 3420 CNY/ton for 3.0mm and 3360 CNY/ton for 4.75mm, with low demand from the automotive and home appliance sectors [4]. - Wire rod (HPB300 8-10mm) is priced at 3390-3490 CNY/ton, with general market transactions [5]. - Hot-rolled strip steel (Q235B 3.5mm*685) remains stable at 3440 CNY/ton, with a lack of strong price support from traders [6]. Market Dynamics Analysis - Demand Side: The off-season effect continues, with insufficient release of demand [6]. - Construction industry: Slow funding for infrastructure projects and limited real estate construction intensity lead to low new project initiation rates [7]. - Manufacturing: Weak demand for plate products, particularly medium and heavy plates, due to reduced downstream orders [8]. - Supply Side: High production and inventory pressures coexist [9]. - Local steel mills maintain high production levels, while external resources increase competition, leading to inventory pressure [9]. - Rumors of environmental production restrictions have not materialized, creating a contradiction between steel mills' pricing intentions and actual market transactions [10]. - Cost Side: Strong raw material prices support the bottom of steel prices [11]. - Iron ore and coke prices remain high, with steel billet costs rising to 3080 CNY/ton, compressing profit margins for steel mills [11]. - Macroeconomic and Futures Market: Policy expectations and financial attributes significantly influence the market [12]. - In July, special bond issuance exceeded 600 billion CNY, improving infrastructure investment expectations in Chengdu, but market sentiment remains cautious regarding policy implementation [12]. - Fluctuations in the futures market dominate spot market sentiment, with weak futures prices suppressing market confidence [12]. Market Outlook - In the short term, the Chengdu steel market is expected to continue fluctuating weakly [13]. - Demand Side: Insufficient enthusiasm for terminal procurement and ongoing off-season effects hinder significant improvements in transactions [13]. - Supply Side: High production levels and inventory pressures create significant resistance to price increases [14]. - Cost Side: Strong raw material prices provide support, but compressed profits may inhibit capacity release [15]. - In the long term, as infrastructure projects gradually materialize and environmental production restrictions are implemented, combined with the release of demand during the autumn construction peak, the market may see a recovery [15].

Group 1 - The National Index of Free Cash Flow has seen a strong increase of 1.16%, with notable stock performances from Anfu Technology (+8.46%), Shanghai Electric (+7.74%), and Ningbo Huaxiang (+6.33%) [1] - The Cash Flow ETF from Jiashi has recorded a trading volume of 9.821 million yuan, with an average daily trading volume of 86.81 million yuan over the past week [3] - The Cash Flow ETF Jiashi has experienced a significant growth in scale, increasing by 379 million yuan over the past week, leading among comparable funds [3] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Index of Free Cash Flow account for 57.66% of the index, with SAIC Motor, China National Offshore Oil, and Midea Group being the top three [3][5] - The People's Bank of China has conducted a 500 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a total of over 300 billion yuan in reverse repos this month [5] - The A-share market has entered a bullish phase driven by retail investor sentiment and foreign capital inflow, with retail investors being the core driving force [6]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index (SSE) broke through the previous high of 3674.4 points from October 8, 2022, reaching a new high of 3683.46 points, marking the highest level in nearly four years [1][7] - The SSE rose by 0.48%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 1.76%, and the ChiNext Index surged by 3.62% [1][3] - Over 2700 stocks in the market rose, with total trading volume reaching 2.15 trillion yuan, an increase of 269.4 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1][3] Sector Performance - Sectors such as non-ferrous metals, PEEK materials, CPO, and photolithography equipment saw significant gains, while coal, banking, ports, and logistics sectors experienced declines [1] - The financial sector, particularly brokerage firms, played a crucial role in driving the index higher, with notable performances from Guosheng Financial Holdings and Changcheng Securities [9][11] Market Sentiment and Outlook - Market sentiment fluctuated after the index reached its previous high, but was quickly supported by increased trading volume [5] - Analysts suggest that the current "slow bull" market may still have considerable upward potential, although there are resistance levels around 3700 points that could lead to short-term fluctuations [7][12] - The recent surge in new A-share accounts, which increased by 71% year-on-year to 1.96 million in July, indicates a growing market participation that could benefit the securities industry [11] Investment Strategy - Recommendations include overweighting financial sectors due to the active market sentiment and potential policy support for non-bank financial and securities industries [11][12] - The market is characterized by significant liquidity, with various investor types, including ETFs and retail investors, actively participating [12]

Market Overview - The A-share market has reached new highs this year, with the Shanghai Composite Index peaking at 3688.09 points, surpassing the previous high of 3674.4 points from October 8, 2024, and approaching the high of 3708.94 points from December 13, 2021 [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.56%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 1.47%, and the ChiNext Index surged by 2.81% during the morning session, with a total market turnover of approximately 1.33 trillion yuan, an increase of 118.1 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance - Key sectors driving the market include securities, innovative pharmaceuticals, military industry, and computing power, with the securities sector leading the gains [1][2] - Major stocks in the computing power sector, such as New Yisheng, Zhongji Xuchuang, Industrial Fulian, and Shenghong Technology, reached historical highs, particularly in the liquid cooling server and optical module segments [3] - The securities sector saw significant increases, with stocks like Great Wall Securities and Guosheng Financial Holdings experiencing substantial gains [3][4] Securities Sector Insights - The securities sector index rose by 2.70%, with notable performers including Great Wall Securities, which increased by 10.06%, and Guosheng Financial Holdings, which rose by 9.98% [4][5] - Analysts from Zhongjin Company suggest that the current market conditions, characterized by increased trading volume and positive index movements, may enhance the profitability expectations and valuations of brokerage firms [5] - The long-term outlook for the securities industry is optimistic, with expectations of improved return on equity (ROE) and market share for leading firms as supply-side reforms progress [5] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The recent market rally is attributed to a combination of liquidity easing and positive policy expectations, with improved investor sentiment driven by external factors [7] - Analysts from Dongwu Securities note that the current market dynamics are characterized by strong liquidity, with various investor groups actively participating, contrasting with the market conditions of 2015 [8] - Future market performance is expected to be influenced by the pace of capital flow into the market and the global liquidity environment, with a gradual transition to an earnings-driven phase anticipated [12]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index opened strong on August 13, breaking the previous year's high of 3674.40 points, reaching a new high since December 2021 at 3680.47 points [1][3] - The Shenzhen Component Index rose over 1%, while the ChiNext Index increased by more than 2% [3] Market Sentiment and Drivers - Guojin Securities noted that the bullish market atmosphere in July was driven by a combination of loose liquidity and positive policy expectations, with retail investors being the core driving force [4] - Foreign capital showed signs of recovery, while institutional fund flows were mixed, and the support from state-owned funds weakened [4] - Huaxi Securities emphasized that the current upward trend in the A-share market is supported by various sources of incremental funds, including insurance, pension funds, public and private equity funds, and retail investor participation [4] Economic Indicators - The M1-M2 year-on-year growth rate gap has been narrowing, indicating an increase in the activation of funds and a marginal recovery in consumer and investment willingness among residents [4] - The recent margin trading balance has reached a ten-year high, reflecting a continuous rise in risk appetite among individual investors [4] Sector Focus - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is expected to be a focal point, with technology growth remaining a key policy theme for an extended period [4] - Zhongtai Securities highlighted that major indices are performing healthily, with a reasonable relationship between volume and price, and maintained an optimistic outlook due to improving domestic economic expectations and ongoing international liquidity easing [5] - Attention is recommended on sectors such as photovoltaic and military industries, as well as precious metals that may benefit from international liquidity conditions [5]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - The report maintains the view that the overall trend in the second half of the year is expected to be oscillatory with a downward bias. In the short - term, attention should be paid to the feedback of risk preference on off - season macro data and new developments in Sino - US trade negotiations [2]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Weekly Focus and Market Tracking - The weekly performance of Treasury bond futures contracts showed a slight recovery, and the curve flattened on a weekly basis. The market presented a differentiated feature where the short - end maintained resilience and the long - end's volatility converged. The short - end was supported by loose liquidity and demand for tax - exempt bonds, while the long - end was affected by policy expectations and data games. Attention should be paid to the pricing of newly issued Treasury bonds and the impact of the new VAT policy on the long - end curve [3][5]. 3.2. Liquidity Monitoring and Curve Tracking No specific content summary is provided in the report. 3.3. Seat Analysis - In terms of the daily change in net long positions by institutional type, private funds decreased by 0.35%, foreign capital decreased by 0.16%, and wealth management subsidiaries decreased by 0.08%. In terms of weekly changes, private funds decreased by 9.44%, foreign capital increased by 2.19%, and wealth management subsidiaries increased by 2.75% [11].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Bearish**: Crude oil, soda ash, float glass, polyolefins, cotton [2][8][10] - **Bullish**: Rubber [1][2][10] - **Cautiously Bullish**: Stock index, rubber [1][10] - **Sideways**: Treasury bonds, gold, silver, copper, aluminum, alumina, nickel, lithium carbonate, industrial silicon, steel (including rebar, hot - rolled coil, iron ore), coking coal, coke, methanol [1][4][5][6][8][10] 2. Core Views - **Stock Index**: With the adjustment of market policy expectations, the stock index has corrected recently. The market lacks a trading mainline and returns to the rotation of hot - spot sectors, with a slight decline in capital volume. However, the domestic economy shows resilience, the logic of anti - involution driving profit repair remains unchanged, and there is still an expectation of long - term capital support. The short - term disturbance causes shock and consolidation, and the downside risk of the stock index is relatively controllable [1]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The VAT on treasury bond interest income has been restored. The macro - environment has limited new drivers, and the expectation of domestic policy intensification continues but weakens. The central bank still clearly intends to protect the liquidity, and the market demand for old bonds has increased, supporting the price. The bond market is expected to continue to fluctuate within a range [1]. - **Precious Metals**: The US July non - farm payrolls data was unexpectedly lower than expected, and the data of the previous two months was also significantly revised down. Market concerns about the US economy have increased, and the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut has rebounded. Gold prices are strongly supported, and silver remains in a bullish pattern [1][4]. - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: The mid - term upward pattern remains unchanged due to the tight supply at the mine end, but in the short term, the dollar index fluctuates sharply, demand expectations are cautious, and the price is under pressure [4]. - **Aluminum and Alumina**: The short - term and mid - term expectations of alumina still have large differences, and market fluctuations may continue. The short - term demand for Shanghai aluminum is cautious, but the supply - side constraints are clear, and the mid - term bullish strategy is relatively stable [4]. - **Nickel**: The fundamentals of nickel remain weak, and the price has returned to the low - level range. It lacks the momentum to break through downward and is expected to continue to fluctuate at a low level [4]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Supply has tightened slightly. Affected by policies at the lithium resource end, the release of salt - lake production capacity has been further blocked, and the mica material production has also declined. The overall inventory has started to decrease, and lithium prices are expected to stop falling and fluctuate [6]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The anti - involution expectation continues, and attention should be paid to the implementation of orders and policy rhythm. The short - term price fluctuates following the trend of polysilicon [6]. - **Steel and Iron Ore**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. Although the fundamentals of steel products (rebar, hot - rolled coil) and iron ore face marginal pressure, the long - term anti - involution logic has not been falsified. In August, prices are expected to operate within a range [6]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The market sentiment of coking coal has cooled down, and the coal price is supported by fundamentals in the short term and is expected to fluctuate. Coke's fifth round of price increase has basically been implemented, and the futures trend has shown signs of stabilization [8]. - **Soda Ash and Glass**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. Soda ash has a large supply pressure, and glass has relatively better fundamentals than soda ash in the off - season. In the long term, it depends on the implementation of the anti - involution policy in the float glass industry. The strategy of going long on glass 01 and short on soda ash 01 is recommended [8]. - **Crude Oil**: OPEC+ has accelerated production increases, and the market is worried about the economy. In the short term, crude oil prices may be weak [8]. - **Methanol**: In early August, methanol prices are supported, but in the second half of the month, as supply rises, prices are expected to fall again [8]. - **Polyolefins**: In July, the production of plastics and PP increased. In August, production is expected to increase further. The cost side lacks support, and the possibility of a non - peak season this year is relatively high [10]. - **Cotton**: The upward momentum at both the supply and demand ends has weakened, and cotton is running weakly [10]. - **Rubber**: The traditional production - increasing season of ANRPC has a slow recovery rhythm, while the tire production line starts well, and the consumption growth rate may have an incremental expectation. The short - term supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, and the rubber price is expected to stop falling [10]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Stock Index - Last week, the A - share market rose first and then fell, with a decline in trading volume on Friday. The communication, pharmaceutical, and media sectors led the gains, while the non - ferrous metals, coal, and comprehensive finance sectors significantly declined. The stock index futures showed a differentiated trend, with IM relatively firm but the discount deepening [1]. Treasury Bonds - Last week, treasury bond futures fluctuated sharply, first falling and then rising. The macro - environment has limited new drivers, and the central bank still clearly intends to protect the liquidity. The VAT on treasury bond interest income has been restored, and the market demand for old bonds has increased [1]. Precious Metals - The US July non - farm payrolls data was unexpectedly low, and the data of the previous two months was revised down, increasing market concerns about the US economy and the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut. Gold prices are strongly supported, and silver remains in a bullish pattern [1][4]. Base Metals - **Copper**: Last week, copper prices fluctuated weakly. The tariff on US copper was much lower than expected, and the premium of COMEX - LME copper quickly converged. The mid - term upward pattern remains unchanged, but short - term price pressure has increased [4]. - **Aluminum and Alumina**: The price center of alumina has shifted downwards, and Shanghai aluminum has stabilized and fluctuated. The production and operating rate of alumina have continued to rise, and the market expects medium - term supply to be in excess, but the spot circulation is still relatively tight. The short - term demand for Shanghai aluminum is cautious, but the supply - side constraints are clear [4]. - **Nickel**: The supply of nickel ore has increased seasonally, and the refining capacity is in excess. The downstream consumption is in the off - season, and the price is expected to continue to fluctuate at a low level [4]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The futures of lithium carbonate have weakened, and the production has declined slightly. The total inventory has started to decrease, and lithium prices are expected to stop falling and fluctuate [6]. Industrial Silicon - The number of open furnaces in the industrial silicon market has increased slightly. The price fluctuates following the trend of polysilicon. Attention should be paid to the resumption of production plans of manufacturers in Yunnan, Xinjiang, and Qinghai in August [6]. Steel and Iron Ore - **Rebar**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. The fundamentals face marginal pressure, but the long - term anti - involution logic has not been falsified. In August, the price is expected to operate within a range [6]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. The fundamentals also face marginal pressure, but the long - term anti - involution logic remains valid. In August, the price is expected to operate within a range, and attention should be paid to the narrowing opportunity of the spread between hot - rolled coil and rebar [6]. - **Iron Ore**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. The supply and demand are relatively balanced, and the price is expected to follow the fluctuation of steel products. The long - term drivers are the implementation of the anti - involution policy in the domestic steel industry and the release of overseas new mineral production capacity [6]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Coking Coal**: The market sentiment has cooled down, and the coal price is supported by fundamentals in the short term and is expected to fluctuate. Attention should be paid to whether mines will stop production or limit production due to inspections [8]. - **Coke**: The cost of coking coal has risen faster than the price of coke products, and the coking profit has not been repaired. The downstream demand is still supported, and the fifth round of price increase has basically been implemented, with the futures trend showing signs of stabilization [8]. Soda Ash and Glass - **Soda Ash**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. The daily production has increased, the speculative demand has cooled down, and the warehouse has been passively restocked. The 09 contract short - position is recommended to be held, and the strategy of going long on glass 01 and short on soda ash 01 is recommended [8]. - **Float Glass**: The market has returned to the fundamental pricing logic. The fundamentals are relatively better than soda ash in the off - season, but the downstream order has not improved. The short - position is recommended to be held lightly, and the strategy of going long on glass 01 and short on soda ash 01 is recommended [8]. Crude Oil - OPEC+ has accelerated production increases, and the market is worried about the economy. In the short term, crude oil prices may be weak [8]. Methanol - In July, the methanol production was flat compared with June. In August, the supply pressure is expected to increase, and the price is expected to fall again in the second half of the month [8]. Polyolefins - In July, the production of plastics and PP increased. In August, production is expected to increase further. The cost side lacks support, and the possibility of a non - peak season this year is relatively high [10]. Cotton - The supply of cotton has problems with the circulation of some warehouse receipts, and the downstream demand is weak. The upward momentum at both the supply and demand ends has weakened, and cotton is running weakly [10]. Rubber - The traditional production - increasing season of ANRPC has a slow recovery rhythm, while the tire production line starts well, and the consumption growth rate may have an incremental expectation. The short - term supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, and the rubber price is expected to stop falling [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment rating in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The policy tone has been revealed, and expectations have been revised. The bond yield's阶段性 top is clear, with the 10 - year Treasury bond's mid - term top forming around 1.75% [3][10][12]. - Tax policy changes have a "one - time" impact on the nominal interest rate center. The expected tax burden spread is around 5BP, and it may affect the selection of the cheapest to deliver bond in far - month Treasury bond futures contracts [4][14]. - It is necessary to re - define the interest rate's fluctuation center. The 1.75% mid - term top of the 10 - year Treasury bond may be challenged but remains relatively reliable, and the 1.65% fluctuation center is still valid. There is a possibility of opening up downward interest rate space in the second half of the year [5][15][16]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 How to Redefine the Interest Rate Center? - **Policy Expectations and Bond Yield Top** - The prediction of policy deployment is mostly fulfilled. The demand - side pulling policy pattern remains unchanged, and there is no unexpected urban renewal policy. The "anti - involution" policy exists but with lower - than - expected progress and attention [3][10][11]. - The "anti - involution" policy has long - term impacts on price and interest rate pricing, but the results are not linearly the same as historical trends [11]. - The demand - side pulling policy maintains its pattern, and the pricing difference between commodities and bonds regarding demand - pulling policies should end with commodity pricing correction [11]. - The monetary policy's task of "lowering social comprehensive financing costs" persists. Liquidity is expected to remain stable and loose in Q3, and a new round of policy interest rate cuts and liquidity easing is in the making [11]. - From the perspective of policy expectations, the mid - term top of the 10 - year Treasury bond around 1.75% has formed [3][12][16]. - **Impact of Tax Policy Changes** - Starting from August 8, 2025, the interest income of newly issued Treasury bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds will be subject to value - added tax. The actual tax burden for self - operated financial institutions is 6.34%, and for asset management institutions is 3.26% [4][13]. - The theoretical tax burden spread for long - duration bonds is 5 - 12BP, but it is expected to be around 5BP considering previous factors [4][13][14]. - Near - month Treasury bond futures contracts are less affected, while far - month contracts may see an impact on the selection of the cheapest to deliver bond, and tax burden differences can be considered in determining conversion factors [4][14]. - **Redefining the Interest Rate Fluctuation Center** - The interest rate increase since early July is driven by expectations of "anti - involution" and demand - side policies, with risk preference playing a role in asset re - pricing [15]. - Given the "high - first - then - low" trend of the fundamentals throughout the year, the 1.75% mid - term top of the 10 - year Treasury bond may be challenged but is still relatively reliable. The 1.65% fluctuation center is still valid. There is potential for interest rates to decline in the second half of the year [5][15][16].