Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views - Copper: Last week, copper prices rose and then fell, with strong willingness among long - position holders to close their positions. The inventory of electrolytic copper is low in China and high overseas, and the pattern of stronger domestic prices may continue. With the domestic downstream in the off - season and slower inventory depletion, and continuously improving macro - expectations, the futures prices may maintain a pattern of near - term weakness and long - term strength. In the short term, focus on the long - short game at the 79,000 RMB mark of SHFE copper. In the third quarter, with reduced uncertainty in US trade policies and continuously rising global macro - expectations, copper prices are expected to fluctuate with a slight upward trend [2]. - Aluminum: Last week, aluminum prices also rose and then fell, with strong willingness among long - position holders to close their positions. In the industrial aspect, it is the off - season for downstream industries, the operating rate has declined, and the social inventory of electrolytic aluminum has increased. Against the backdrop of favorable domestic and overseas macro - conditions and high market risk appetite, the macro - environment strongly supports non - ferrous metals. With positive macro - factors and negative industrial factors, aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate with a slight upward trend, and the futures prices will also show a pattern of near - term weakness and long - term strength [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Macro Factors - Overseas: Gold prices continued to fall in the second half of the week, and silver and copper may have also been significantly affected and declined. - Domestic: The domestic market atmosphere was good last week, with commodities generally rising. In the first half of the week, the non - ferrous metal sector rose across the board, but in the second half, the long - short game intensified, the market showed obvious differentiation, and the non - ferrous metal sector showed a downward trend with reduced positions [7]. 3.2 Copper - **Quantity and Price Trends**: Copper prices rose and then fell last week. SHFE copper once touched the 80,000 RMB mark, and LME copper once approached the 10,000 US - dollar mark. There was a strong willingness among long - position holders to close their positions, and the futures prices may maintain a pattern of near - term weakness and long - term strength [2]. - **Continuous Decline in Copper Ore Processing Fees**: Since January, copper ore processing fees have been continuously decreasing, reflecting both the tight supply of copper ore and the over - capacity of smelting. The port inventory of domestic copper ore is similar to that of the same period last year, indicating an expected tight supply at the domestic mine end, and the low TC is mainly due to over - capacity in smelting [21]. - **Slower Depletion of Electrolytic Copper Inventory**: The depletion of domestic electrolytic copper inventory has slowed down, and the inventory is low in China and high overseas [2]. - **Downstream Initial Stage**: The monthly capacity utilization rate of copper downstream industries is provided in the report, but no specific analysis is given [29]. 3.3 Aluminum - **Quantity and Price Trends**: Aluminum prices rose and then fell last week, and the main contract price of SHFE aluminum once touched the 21,000 RMB mark. There was a strong willingness among long - position holders to close their positions after the price approached 21,000 RMB [3]. - **Upstream Industrial Chain**: Information on the port inventory of bauxite and the price of alumina is provided, but no specific analysis is given [39]. - **Accumulation of Electrolytic Aluminum Inventory**: The social inventory of electrolytic aluminum has increased, and the overseas inventory is also shown in the report [3]. - **Downstream Initial Stage**: The capacity utilization rate of aluminum rods and the processing fees and inventory of 6063 aluminum rods are provided, but no specific analysis is given [47]. 3.4 Conclusion - Copper: In the short term, focus on the long - short game at the 79,000 RMB mark of SHFE copper. In the third quarter, with reduced uncertainty in US trade policies and continuously rising global macro - expectations, copper prices are expected to fluctuate with a slight upward trend. - Aluminum: With positive macro - factors and negative industrial factors, aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate with a slight upward trend, and the futures prices will show a pattern of near - term weakness and long - term strength [54].

Core Viewpoint - The Oxford Economics Institute warns that if the European Central Bank (ECB) remains inactive in September, it may fall behind the economic situation [1] Group 1: Economic Predictions - The next two inflation data releases are likely to be lower than the ECB's predictions according to Oliver Rakau [1] - A stronger euro is expected to negatively impact exports and inflation later this year [1] Group 2: Trade and Economic Risks - The economic growth faces downside risks even if a future agreement reduces uncertainties, particularly with the current 15% tariff level in the U.S. being a new baseline [1] - The ECB may respond slowly to the economic shocks caused by high tariffs [1]

Group 1: Financial Data Overview - In April, new social financing (社融) amounted to 1.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 1.22 trillion yuan year-on-year, but a decrease of 4.73 trillion yuan compared to March, slightly below the consensus expectation of 1.26 trillion yuan[2] - The stock of social financing grew by 8.70% year-on-year, up 0.37 percentage points from March, but slightly below the expected 8.80%[2] - New RMB loans in April were 884 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.465 trillion yuan year-on-year and a decrease of 3.74 trillion yuan from March[2] Group 2: Impact of U.S. Tariffs - The weak demand for RMB loans in April was primarily influenced by the impact of U.S. tariff policies, affecting corporate operating expectations[2] - Government bond financing increased by 1.07 trillion yuan year-on-year, indicating a rapid implementation of proactive fiscal policies[2] - The April data reflects a recovery trend in residential housing demand, despite the overall financing environment being impacted by external factors[1] Group 3: Monetary Supply and Deposits - M2 growth in April was 8.0%, up 1.0 percentage points from March, while M1 growth was 1.5%, down 0.1 percentage points from March[2] - Total deposits decreased by 440 billion yuan in April, with household deposits down by 1.39 trillion yuan and corporate deposits down by 1.33 trillion yuan[2] - The decline in demand for short-term loans and residential loans indicates a weak financing demand in the real economy, influenced by external trade conditions[2]

Group 1 - The Australian Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Albanese, won the 2025 federal election with a "decisive" advantage, securing 83 out of 150 seats in the House of Representatives, surpassing previous polls that indicated a close race [1][2] - The victory is attributed to the Labor Party's effective economic and social policies, which resonated with voters, as well as public discontent with the Trump administration in the U.S. [1][3] - The Labor government has committed to addressing challenges such as improving living standards, controlling government deficits, and navigating the global trade environment [1][5] Group 2 - The Labor Party's campaign included promises of tax relief and the provision of 100,000 low-deposit homes for first-time buyers, which were seen as significant incentives for voters [3] - The opposition coalition's campaign slogan, "Make Australia Great Again," and plans to establish a "Department of Government Efficiency" were perceived negatively, contributing to their defeat [5] - The new government faces a projected budget deficit of AUD 27.6 billion (approximately USD 17.9 billion) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, following increased spending on social programs [7]