Group 1: Industrial Sector - Industrial product futures prices increased, with the South China industrial product index rising by 2.8%[2] - Steel and building materials production and apparent demand improved, with cement clinker capacity utilization rising[2] - Polyester and weaving industry operating rates showed marginal recovery, while automotive tire production rates rebounded[2] Group 2: Real Estate - New home sales in 30 major cities decreased by 21.0% year-on-year, a decline of 1.1 percentage points from the previous week[2] - The second-hand housing listing price index fell by 0.92% in the last four weeks as of October 13[2] - New home sales in October showed a year-on-year decline of 23.4%, a drop from the previous month[2] Group 3: Domestic Demand - Retail sales of automobiles decreased by 6% year-on-year from October 1-19, with a preliminary estimate of a 2.6% decline for the month[2] - Major home appliance retail sales fell by 17.0% year-on-year, a drop of 13.4 percentage points from the previous value[2] - Domestic flight operations increased by 2.3% year-on-year, while the Baidu migration index rose by 11.5%[2] Group 4: External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 0.9% year-on-year as of October 19, while container throughput rose by 4.3%[2] - The China export container freight index increased by 2.0% week-on-week, with Shanghai and Ningbo export container prices continuing to rise[2] - South Korea's export value increased by 9.7% year-on-year for the first 20 working days of October, although the growth rate declined from September[2] Group 5: Price Trends - Futures prices for coking coal rose by 5.9%, with spot prices in Shanxi increasing by 5.0%[2] - Rebar futures closed up by 0.3%, with spot prices rising by 0.1%[2] - The overall industrial product price performance showed a positive trend, with various indices reflecting increases in key materials[2]

Group 1: Industrial Production - Daily average pig iron production and cement clinker capacity utilization rate marginally declined this week, while asphalt and float glass operating rates increased, and apparent demand for steel improved[1] - Polyester operating rates in textiles and weaving industries showed a marginal recovery, with both full steel and semi-steel tire operating rates rebounding[1] Group 2: Real Estate - New home sales area in 30 major cities decreased by 20.4% year-on-year as of October 17, but the decline rate improved by 10.8 percentage points compared to last week; the year-on-year decline for October so far is 25.4%[1] - The second-hand housing listing price index decreased by 0.85% month-on-month as of October 6[1] Group 3: Domestic Demand - Retail sales of passenger cars from October 1-12 totaled 686,000 units, down 8% year-on-year, contrasting with a 6% increase in September[1] - Major home appliance retail sales decreased by 3.6% year-on-year as of October 10, showing a marginal recovery[1] - Domestic flight operations increased by 2.4% year-on-year as of October 17, but the growth rate slowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to last week[1] Group 4: External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 4.9% year-on-year as of October 12, while container throughput rose by 5.3% year-on-year[1] - The export container freight index for China fell by 4.1% week-on-week, but export freight rates in Shanghai and Ningbo showed a rapid increase[1] Group 5: Price Trends - The Nanhua Industrial Index dropped by 3.0%, with the black raw materials index down 1.4% and the non-ferrous metals index down 1.1% this week[1] - Rebar futures closed down 2.1%, while spot prices fell by 1.0%; coking coal futures rose by 1.6%, with Shanxi coking coal spot prices up 0.3%[1]

Key Insights - The report highlights significant global events, including the U.S. government shutdown, which began on October 1 due to the Senate's rejection of a temporary funding bill, affecting approximately 750,000 federal employees [8] - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected its first female president, who is likely to become Japan's first female prime minister, marking a historic political shift [8] - Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have decreased, with indications of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following U.S. diplomatic efforts [8] - Gold prices have reached a new high, surpassing $4,000 per ounce, as investors reassess their asset allocations amid the U.S. government shutdown, with China's central bank increasing its gold reserves for the 11th consecutive month [9] - The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday saw over 2.432 billion cross-regional trips in China, setting a record for the same period [9] Market Overview - Global markets experienced a bullish trend during the holiday period, with Hong Kong and overseas stock markets rising, particularly driven by Japan's political developments [10] - The bond market is expected to maintain a volatile trend, with potential easing of pressure post-quarter, although the current interest rate cut expectations remain weak [12] - The A-share market is anticipated to remain positive post-holiday, supported by high global risk appetite and favorable conditions in technology, materials, and renewable energy sectors [12] Focus Areas Post-Holiday - Attention will be on China's financial data for September, scheduled for release in the week of October 10 [13]

Core Viewpoint - Gold prices have been on a significant upward trend since late August, with COMEX gold prices reaching historical highs, indicating a new phase for gold investment [1][4]. Group 1: Gold Price Trends - As of September 12, spot gold reached a record high of $3,674 per ounce, surpassing the inflation-adjusted peak of $850 per ounce from January 1980 [1]. - Gold prices have increased approximately 5% in September and nearly 40% year-to-date [1]. - The market has shown a wave-like upward trend in gold prices throughout 2025, with significant increases influenced by international events and tariffs [1]. Group 2: Economic Influences - The opportunity cost of holding gold is influenced by the performance of interest-bearing assets, which is affected by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cycles [4]. - Historical data suggests that gold performs better during periods of rising unemployment and economic downturns, highlighting its value as a safe-haven asset [4]. - Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, reflecting economic pressures, are likely to support gold prices [4]. Group 3: Geopolitical Factors - Global geopolitical tensions, such as the recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar, have heightened the appeal of gold as a stable investment [5]. - Gold's value remains stable during geopolitical turmoil, making it a preferred choice for investors seeking refuge during uncertain times [5]. Group 4: Long-term Value and Central Bank Actions - The long-term value of gold is supported by the declining trust in the dollar credit system, a trend reinforced by recent political events affecting the Federal Reserve's independence [6]. - Central banks are increasingly diversifying their reserves, with gold becoming the second-largest reserve asset globally, surpassing the euro [6]. - China's central bank has increased its gold reserves for ten consecutive months, with gold now accounting for 7.64% of its foreign exchange reserves, a historical high [6]. Group 5: Investment Opportunities - The demand for gold investment is expected to continue increasing due to various supporting factors, although caution is advised given the current high prices [6]. - The Guotai Gold ETF has seen significant growth, with a scale of 18.3 billion yuan and an increase of over 10 billion yuan this year, indicating active trading [6].

Industrial Sector - China's industrial production remains stable, with a recovery in steel and construction material output, showing a week-on-week increase of 3.7%[1] - Daily average pig iron output is higher than the same period last year, indicating a positive trend in steel production[3] - Cement clinker capacity utilization rate has improved, reflecting a rebound in the cement industry[5] Real Estate - New home sales in 30 major cities decreased by 15.9% year-on-year as of August 8, but the decline rate improved by 2.2 percentage points compared to the previous week[1] - The second-hand housing listing price index fell by 0.27% week-on-week as of July 28, indicating a slight downward trend in property prices[20] Domestic Demand - Movie box office revenue continues to perform strongly, with a daily average of CNY 24.143 million, a year-on-year increase of 98.7%[1] - Retail sales of major home appliances grew by 10.5% year-on-year as of August 1, showing robust consumer demand[25] - The number of domestic flights increased by 8.8% year-on-year, reflecting a recovery in travel activity[26] External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 6.8% year-on-year as of August 3, indicating a positive trend in external trade[30] - The global manufacturing PMI index was at 49.7% in July, down 0.7 percentage points from June, suggesting a slight contraction in manufacturing activity[1] Price Trends - Black raw material futures prices rebounded, with coking coal futures up by 12.3% and rebar futures up by 0.3%[1] - The South China industrial product index fell by 1.0%, while the black raw material index rose by 2.7%[1]

盘面回顾：指数窄幅震荡，个股和板块表现分化。周二全天指数窄幅震荡，临近尾盘沪指收红，但 大部分中小市值宽基指数仍以绿盘报收。交易金额为1.07 万亿，较周一萎缩。周二 31 个一级行业表现 分化，领涨板块是美容护理、银行、家用电器、纺织服饰、传媒等。领跌板块是国防军工、商贸零售、 电子、钢铁、社会服务等。 风险提示：关税冲击的后续影响，美联储降息延后，海外经济衰退超预期，国内经济复苏不及预 期，政策执行不及预期等。 周二指数窄幅波动，市场观望情绪加大。周二 A 股全天窄幅波动，波幅仅 22 个指数点，显示在经 历了连续 5 个交易日的上涨后，市场观望情绪开始加大，追涨意愿下降。从中期角度来看，在中央汇金 等三家国资开始增持，叠加多家上市公司宣布回购增持后，市场已经迎来拐点。尽管"对等关税"的后续 影响还存在一定不确定性，但市场交易开始克服恐慌心理，指数在波折中继续修复行情。 后市展望：关税事件的冲击最高峰已经过去，A 股将在波折中继续修复。4 月 7 日的极端下跌是对 近期所谓"对等关税"事件的一次性反映，随着市场情绪逐渐平稳和以中央汇金为代表的国资以及多家上 市公司宣布回购增持后，目前 A 股已经进入修复性 ...