Core Viewpoint - The U.S. non-farm payroll data for July showed only 73,000 new jobs added, significantly below expectations, raising concerns about the credibility of the data and its implications for the financial markets [1] Group 1: Employment Data - July's job addition of 73,000 is far below market expectations [1] - Revisions for May and June saw job numbers slashed from several hundred thousand to just over 10,000, indicating a severe adjustment in employment figures [1] - The credibility of the employment data is now under scrutiny, with potential implications for market stability [1] Group 2: Market Impact - The significant deviation in employment data has led to turmoil in financial markets, reflecting investor uncertainty [1] - The situation is described as more dangerous than political flip-flopping, suggesting deeper systemic issues [1]

Core Insights - The U.S. added 73,000 jobs in July, indicating a moderate growth in the labor market [1] Group 1 - The non-farm payroll data for July shows an increase of 73,000 jobs, reflecting ongoing employment trends in the U.S. economy [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the impact of the U.S. non-farm payroll data release on the U.S. dollar index, which experienced a short-term decline of approximately 40 points, currently reported at 99.79 [1]

Group 1 - The US non-farm payroll data was released, leading to a short-term decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) by approximately 40 points, currently reported at 99.79 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The resilience of the U.S. labor market is increasingly challenged by underlying individual vulnerabilities, as highlighted by the recent non-farm payroll data, which shows a complex picture of employment dynamics [1][3][18]. Group 1: Non-Farm Payroll Data Insights - In June, the U.S. non-farm payroll added 147,000 jobs, exceeding the expected 110,000, with an unemployment rate of 4.12%, better than the anticipated 4.3% [3]. - A significant portion of the job growth came from government employment, particularly in education, which accounted for 27% of the total non-farm increase [4][8]. - The surge in education jobs is attributed to the phased reactivation of the ARP-ESSER funding, which has raised concerns about the sustainability of this growth due to budget constraints [6][8]. Group 2: Employment Trends in Education and Healthcare - The education and healthcare sectors remain the only bright spots in private employment, showing stability since 2020 [9]. - However, there are signs of concern, such as a continuous decline in working hours, approaching the lowest levels seen after the pandemic's onset in early 2020 [11]. Group 3: Youth Unemployment and Labor Participation - The decline in the unemployment rate is partly due to a drop in labor force participation, which has reached its lowest level since January 2023 at 62.3% [14]. - The participation rate among 16-19-year-olds has also fallen to its lowest since 2020, indicating a trend of young unemployed individuals opting to "lie flat" [14][15]. - The decrease in labor participation cannot solely be attributed to the absence of illegal immigrants, as high-skilled labor participation has seen a more significant decline compared to low-skilled labor [15]. Group 4: Divergence in Employment Data - There is a divergence between non-farm payroll data and other labor market indicators, such as the ADP small non-farm employment trends and the rising number of unemployment claims, suggesting a weakening private sector job market [18]. - Despite the seemingly strong non-farm report, the underlying trends indicate increasing challenges for the Federal Reserve, particularly with more young and high-skilled workers withdrawing from the job market [18].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **U.S. Labor Market**: In May, the U.S. non-farm payrolls were revised up to 144,000, primarily driven by state and local governments, as well as healthcare and social assistance projects. The leisure and hospitality sectors saw growth, while business services and manufacturing experienced job losses [1][2]. - **China's PMI Data**: In June, China's manufacturing PMI was at 49, indicating contraction, while the services PMI was at 50, and the construction PMI was at 52, showing mixed performance across sectors. Manufacturing and construction showed signs of recovery, but services declined [1][6][7]. Core Insights and Arguments - **U.S. Employment Data**: The recent non-farm data exceeded market expectations with 147,000 new jobs added, compared to an expectation of 106,000. The unemployment rate (U3) fell to 4.1%, and U6 to 7.7%. Labor force participation dropped to 62.3%, indicating a slowdown in the labor market [2][5]. - **Monetary Policy Divergence**: Federal Reserve officials are divided on future monetary policy, with some advocating for preemptive rate cuts to avoid labor market cooling, while others emphasize caution due to the current economic stability [5][17]. - **Impact of Tax Legislation**: The recent tax bill passed by the U.S. Congress is expected to increase the federal deficit significantly, with a projected increase of $4.1 trillion in the deficit and interest payments. The short-term impact on economic growth is expected to be limited, with long-term growth potentially falling below current expectations [3][12][15]. Additional Important Content - **Manufacturing Sector Challenges**: The manufacturing sector faces challenges such as low price indices, which compress future profit margins, and a growing proportion of companies reporting insufficient demand. The midstream equipment manufacturing sector is performing better than downstream consumer goods [8][11]. - **Service and Construction Sector Performance**: The service sector saw a slight decline in June, particularly in contact services, while the construction sector showed a month-on-month increase but remains at historically low levels due to insufficient real estate investment demand [9][10]. - **Long-term Economic Projections**: The tax bill is projected to have a limited short-term effect on economic growth, with estimates suggesting a peak increase of 0 to 0.06 percentage points by 2026, followed by a gradual decline [15][16]. Conclusion The conference call highlighted significant developments in both the U.S. and Chinese economies, with a focus on labor market trends, monetary policy divergence, and the implications of recent tax legislation. The manufacturing sector in China is showing signs of recovery, but challenges remain, particularly in pricing and demand. The U.S. economy is navigating a complex landscape influenced by fiscal policy changes and labor market dynamics.

Core Viewpoint - The June 2025 non-farm employment data in the U.S. shows a rebound in job creation, but underlying concerns remain regarding the sustainability of this growth [3][6]. Group 1: Employment Data Overview - In June 2025, the U.S. added 147,000 non-farm jobs, exceeding the expected 110,000, with the previous month's figure revised from 139,000 to 144,000 [2]. - The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, better than the expected 4.3% and the previous 4.2% [2]. - Average hourly earnings increased by 3.7% year-on-year, slightly below the expected 3.9% [2]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Employment Trends - Government employment contributed nearly half of the new jobs in June, which is significantly above seasonal trends, raising questions about its sustainability [3]. - Private sector job growth weakened, particularly in the service sector, where job additions dropped from 141,000 to 68,000, indicating potential economic pressures due to tariff disruptions [3][4]. - Retail sector employment showed a positive shift, adding 2,000 jobs compared to a loss of 7,000 jobs in the previous month, suggesting a potential stabilization in consumer spending [4]. Group 3: Labor Market Dynamics - The labor force participation rate decreased to 62.3% from 62.4%, indicating a decline in employment willingness among the youth [5]. - The number of unemployed individuals decreased by 222,000, contributing to the drop in the U3 unemployment rate to 4.1% [5]. - The U6 unemployment rate, which includes those working part-time for economic reasons, fell to 7.7% from 7.8%, indicating improvements in the part-time job market [5]. Group 4: Federal Reserve Outlook - Given the unsustainable nature of government job growth, there is a risk of weakening non-farm data, leading to a higher probability of the Federal Reserve restarting interest rate cuts in the second half of the year [3][6]. - Market expectations suggest that the Federal Reserve may implement two rate cuts in 2025, with the first cut anticipated in September, having a probability exceeding 60% [6].

Employment Data - In June 2025, the U.S. added 147,000 non-farm jobs, exceeding the expected 110,000 and the revised previous value of 144,000[11] - The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, lower than the expected 4.3% and previous 4.2%[11] - Average hourly earnings increased by 3.7% year-on-year, below the expected 3.9% and revised previous increase of 3.8%[11] Government vs. Private Sector Employment - Government jobs contributed nearly half of the new employment, with 73,000 jobs added, significantly higher than the previous month's 7,000[15] - Private sector employment weakened, with service sector jobs dropping from 141,000 to 68,000, indicating potential economic pressure from tariff disruptions[18] - Retail sector employment rebounded slightly, adding 2,000 jobs compared to a loss of 7,000 in the previous month[24] Labor Market Dynamics - The labor force participation rate decreased to 62.3%, down from 62.4% in the previous month, with a notable decline in youth employment willingness[27] - The U6 unemployment rate, which includes those working part-time for economic reasons, fell to 7.7% from 7.8%[32] - Permanent unemployment decreased by 29,000, while temporary job losses also declined, suggesting stability in the job market[32] Federal Reserve Outlook - Given the unsustainable rise in government employment and the risk of weakening non-farm data, the probability of the Federal Reserve restarting rate cuts in the second half of 2025 is significant[20] - Market expectations indicate a 60% chance of a rate cut in September 2025, with only a 5.2% chance in July[22]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Bullish**: Silver, industrial silicon, palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil [1] - **Bearish**: Alumina, zinc, tin, log, LPG [1][2] - **Neutral (Oscillating)**: Stock index, bond futures, gold, copper, nickel, stainless steel, rebar, hot-rolled coil, iron ore, ferrosilicon, manganese silicon, coking coal, coke, cotton, corn, soybeans, pulp, live pigs, crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, BR rubber, PTA, ethylene glycol, short fiber, styrene, PVC, VCM, shipping freight rates [1][2] Core Viewpoints - In the short term, the market trading volume is gradually shrinking, and there are few positive factors at home and abroad. The stock index faces resistance in breaking through upward and may show an oscillating pattern. The bond futures are favored by the asset shortage and weak economy, but the central bank's short-term warning on interest rate risks suppresses the upward space. The strong non-farm payrolls in June dampened the expectation of interest rate cuts, which may suppress the price of gold, but the high uncertainty of tariff policies and tax reform bills supports the price of gold. The macro and commodity attributes still support the price of silver, which may be strong in the short term [1]. - The unexpected non-farm payrolls in the United States dampened the expectation of interest rate cuts. The copper price may oscillate due to the overseas squeeze risk. The aluminum price has a risk of decline due to the cooling expectation of the Fed's interest rate cuts and the high price suppressing downstream demand. The price of alumina and zinc may be weak. The nickel price has rebounded in the short term, but the upward space is limited, and the medium- and long-term excess of primary nickel still exerts pressure. The stainless steel has rebounded in the short term, but the sustainability remains to be observed. The price of tin has a risk of decline due to the weakening of the macro sentiment and the limited production expectation in the glass and photovoltaic industries [1]. - The industrial silicon is favored by the production cut of large factories in Xinjiang, the marginal increase in the demand for polysilicon, and the high market sentiment. The polysilicon is expected to have a supply-side reform in the photovoltaic market and high market sentiment. The supply of lithium carbonate has not decreased, the downstream replenishment is mainly by traders, and the factory procurement is not active. The rebar, hot-rolled coil, and iron ore may oscillate due to the short-term production restriction of some steel mills. The price of ferrosilicon and manganese silicon is under pressure due to the weakening of supply and demand. The coking coal and coke may oscillate, and the industry customers can take advantage of the premium to establish futures-spot positive hedging positions [1]. - The palm oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil are favored by the latest US tax bill from the demand side, and the short-term view is bullish. The domestic cotton price is expected to maintain an oscillating and weakening trend due to the entry of the domestic cotton spinning industry into the consumption off-season and the accumulation of downstream finished product inventory. The sugar production in Brazil in the 2025/26 season is expected to reach a record high, and the production may exceed expectations if the crude oil continues to be weak. The corn price may oscillate, and the C01 contract is recommended to be shorted on rallies. The soybean price may oscillate, and it is recommended to wait and see. The pulp price is currently undervalued with macro positives. The log price is weak. The live pig futures may be stable due to the weak impact of the current slaughter on the spot price [1]. - The crude oil and fuel oil may oscillate due to the cooling of the Middle East geopolitical situation, the possible continuation of the OPEC+ production increase operation, and the support of the current consumption peak season in Europe and the United States. The asphalt price may decline slowly due to the cost drag, the possible increase in the consumption tax rebate in Shandong, and the slow recovery of demand. The BR rubber price is expected to be weak in the short term. The PTA price is becoming more abundant in the spot market, and the polyester replenishment willingness is not high due to the profit compression. The ethylene glycol price is expected to oscillate due to the large arrival volume in the later period and the impact of the concentrated procurement of polyester production and sales [1]. - The short fiber price may oscillate due to the small number of registered warehouse receipts and the close follow-up of costs. The styrene price may oscillate due to the increase in the device load and the weakening of the basis. The PVC price may oscillate strongly due to the positive impact of the anti-involution policy on the spot, the end of the maintenance, the commissioning of new devices, and the arrival of the seasonal off-season for downstream demand. The VCM price may oscillate due to the end of the maintenance, the decline of the spot price to a low level, the decline of liquid chlorine eroding the comprehensive profit, and the small number of current warehouse receipts. The LPG price has a downward space in the short term due to the seasonal off-season of combustion and chemical demand and the narrow spread between industrial and civil use [2]. - The shipping freight rate on the European route is expected to peak in the first half of July and show an arc-shaped top in July and August, with the peak time advancing. The subsequent weeks will have sufficient shipping capacity deployment [2]. Summary by Industry Segments Macro Finance - **Stock Index**: Faces resistance in breaking through upward and may show an oscillating pattern due to the shrinking trading volume and few positive factors at home and abroad. Follow-up attention should be paid to the guidance of macro incremental information on the direction of the stock index [1]. - **Bond Futures**: Favored by the asset shortage and weak economy, but the central bank's short-term warning on interest rate risks suppresses the upward space [1]. - **Gold**: The strong non-farm payrolls in June dampened the expectation of interest rate cuts, which may suppress the price, but the high uncertainty of tariff policies and tax reform bills supports the price [1]. - **Silver**: The macro and commodity attributes still support the price, which may be strong in the short term [1]. Non-Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: May oscillate due to the overseas squeeze risk and the unexpected non-farm payrolls in the United States dampening the expectation of interest rate cuts [1]. - **Aluminum**: Has a risk of decline due to the cooling expectation of the Fed's interest rate cuts and the high price suppressing downstream demand [1]. - **Alumina**: The price may be weak due to the unexpected non-farm payrolls in the United States dampening the expectation of interest rate cuts [1]. - **Zinc**: Has a risk of decline due to the unexpected non-farm payrolls in the United States and the continuous inventory accumulation [1]. - **Nickel**: Has rebounded in the short term, but the upward space is limited, and the medium- and long-term excess of primary nickel still exerts pressure. Short-term interval operation is recommended, and follow-up attention should be paid to the improvement of demand [1]. - **Stainless Steel**: Has rebounded in the short term, but the sustainability remains to be observed. Short-term operation is recommended, and follow-up attention should be paid to the raw material changes and the steel mill production schedule [1]. - **Tin**: Has a risk of decline due to the weakening of the macro sentiment and the limited production expectation in the glass and photovoltaic industries [1]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Favored by the production cut of large factories in Xinjiang, the marginal increase in the demand for polysilicon, and the high market sentiment [1]. - **Polysilicon**: Expected to have a supply-side reform in the photovoltaic market and high market sentiment [1]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The supply has not decreased, the downstream replenishment is mainly by traders, and the factory procurement is not active [1]. Black Metals - **Rebar**: May oscillate due to the short-term production restriction of some steel mills. Temporary waiting and observation are recommended [1]. - **Hot-Rolled Coil**: May oscillate due to the short-term production restriction of some steel mills. Temporary waiting and observation are recommended [1]. - **Iron Ore**: The upward space is suppressed by the production restriction of steel mills, but the high short-term demand provides support [1]. - **Ferrosilicon**: The price is under pressure due to the weakening of supply and demand. The production decreases under the pressure of profit, and the demand weakens marginally [1]. - **Manganese Silicon**: The price is under pressure due to the short-term increase in production, the weakening of demand, and the insufficient cost support [1]. - **Coking Coal**: May oscillate, and the industry customers can take advantage of the premium to establish futures-spot positive hedging positions. The short-term trading level cannot be falsified, so the short positions on the futures market can be temporarily avoided [1]. - **Coke**: Similar to coking coal, focus on the opportunity of futures premium for selling hedging [1]. Agricultural Products - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Rapeseed Oil**: Favored by the latest US tax bill from the demand side, the short-term view is bullish. Follow-up attention should be paid to the hearing on the 8th and the supply and demand reports from the producing areas [1]. - **Cotton**: The domestic cotton price is expected to maintain an oscillating and weakening trend due to the entry of the domestic cotton spinning industry into the consumption off-season and the accumulation of downstream finished product inventory. Follow-up attention should be paid to the progress of the US economic recession and the Sino-US tariff war [1]. - **Sugar**: The sugar production in Brazil in the 2025/26 season is expected to reach a record high, and the production may exceed expectations if the crude oil continues to be weak. Follow-up attention should be paid to the impact of the crude oil price on the sugar production ratio in Brazil's new crushing season [1]. - **Corn**: The short-term import of corn and the release of brown rice have impacted the market, but the impact is within the market expectation. The old crop of corn has a tightening supply and demand expectation, and the decline of the futures price is expected to be limited. The C01 contract is recommended to be shorted on rallies [1]. - **Soybeans**: May oscillate due to the strong US soybeans under the expectation of Sino-US trade negotiations and the slight decline of the Brazilian premium. The domestic oil mills have a phenomenon of urging提货, and the basis is weak. Short-term attention should be paid to the progress of Sino-US trade negotiations, and waiting and observation are recommended [1]. - **Pulp**: The outer quotation has decreased, the shipping volume has increased, the domestic demand is weak, and the current valuation is low, with macro positives [1]. - **Log**: The current season is the off-season, and the supply decreases limitedly even when the outer price rises. The view is weak [1]. - **Live Pigs**: The inventory is expected to be abundant on the futures market, and the futures price is at a large discount to the spot price. The short-term spot price is less affected by the slaughter, but the overall decline is limited, so the futures price remains stable [1]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: May oscillate due to the cooling of the Middle East geopolitical situation, the possible continuation of the OPEC+ production increase operation, and the support of the current consumption peak season in Europe and the United States [1]. - **Fuel，Oil**: Similar to crude oil, may oscillate due to the cooling of the Middle East geopolitical situation, the possible continuation of the OPEC+ production increase operation, and the support of the current consumption peak season in Europe and the United States [1]. - **Asphalt**: The price may decline slowly due to the cost drag, the possible increase in the consumption tax rebate in Shandong, and the slow recovery of demand [1]. - **BR Rubber**: The price is expected to be weak in the short term due to the limited support from the raw material end, the pressure on the synthetic rubber fundamentals, the high basis, and the follow-up of the butadiene price. Follow-up attention should be paid to the price adjustment of butadiene and the spot price of cis-polybutadiene rubber, as well as the de-stocking progress of synthetic rubber [1]. - **PTA**: The price is becoming more abundant in the spot market, and the polyester replenishment willingness is not high due to the profit compression. The polyester downstream load remains at 90% despite the expectation of load reduction, and the bottle chips and short fibers will enter the maintenance cycle in July [1]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The price is expected to oscillate due to the large arrival volume in the later period and the impact of the concentrated procurement of polyester production and sales. The macro sentiment has improved, and the chemical industry has followed the downward trend of the crude oil price [1]. - **Short Fiber**: May oscillate due to the small number of registered warehouse receipts and the close follow-up of costs. The short fiber factory has a maintenance plan [2]. - **Styrene**: May oscillate due to the increase in the device load and the weakening of the basis. The market speculative demand has weakened, and the pure benzene price has rebounded slightly [2]. - **PVC**: May oscillate strongly due to the positive impact of the anti-involution policy on the spot, the end of the maintenance, the commissioning of new devices, and the arrival of the seasonal off-season for downstream demand [2]. - **VCM**: May oscillate due to the end of the maintenance, the decline of the spot price to a low level, the decline of liquid chlorine eroding the comprehensive profit, and the small number of current warehouse receipts. Follow-up attention should be paid to the change of liquid chlorine [2]. - **LPG**: Has a downward space in the short term due to the seasonal off-season of combustion and chemical demand, the narrow spread between industrial and civil use, and the slow decline of the spot price [2]. Others - **Shipping Freight Rate on the European Route**: Expected to peak in the first half of July and show an arc-shaped top in July and August, with the peak time advancing. The subsequent weeks will have sufficient shipping capacity deployment [2].

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. job market shows signs of recovery with better-than-expected non-farm payrolls in June, but underlying weaknesses suggest a slowing trend, making it unlikely for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short term [1][2]. Non-Farm Data Summary - **Positive News**: - In June, the U.S. added 147,000 non-farm jobs, an increase from 144,000 in May, with a three-month average of 150,000 jobs added [1]. - The unemployment rate fell from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June, contrary to market expectations of a rise to 4.3% [1]. - Revisions to previous months' job additions showed slight upward adjustments of 5,000 and 11,000 for May and April, respectively [1]. - **Concerns**: - The increase in non-farm jobs was primarily driven by government employment, raising questions about sustainability, while private sector job growth showed a notable decline [1]. - Although the unemployment rate decreased, the labor force participation rate also declined [1]. - There was a decrease in average work hours, and wage growth on a month-over-month basis continued to slow [1]. Federal Reserve Outlook - The Federal Reserve is unlikely to lower interest rates in the short term due to the current state of the job market not showing significant deterioration and the need to observe the impact of tariffs on inflation [2].