Core Viewpoint - The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield decreased by 3.73 basis points, closing at 4.1358% on Wednesday, January 7, following the release of the ADP employment data and before the opening of the U.S. stock market [1] Group 1 - The yield hit a daily low of 4.1221% after the ADP employment data was published at 21:15 Beijing time [1] - The decline in yield was partially reversed after the release of the ISM non-manufacturing index and job vacancy data [1]

Group 1: US Employment Data - The US Labor Department will release the December non-farm payroll report on January 5, which is the first complete month unaffected by the government shutdown, making it highly significant [1][6] - The key focus of the report will be the change in non-farm employment, with a previous value of 64,000 and an expected value of 53,000, indicating a slightly pessimistic outlook [1][6] - Historical data shows that since May 2025, non-farm employment figures have been low, with some months even recording negative values [1][6] - A poor non-farm report may not significantly harm the US dollar index, while a strong report could boost it considerably [1][6] - The November data was revised down to -105,000, making the 53,000 forecast appear optimistic, although the reliability of the November data is questionable due to the government shutdown [1][6] Group 2: ADP Employment Data - The ADP employment data for December will be released on January 3, serving as a precursor to the non-farm payroll data [3][9] - The previous ADP figure was -32,000, with an optimistic expected value of 45,000 for December, reflecting alternating positive and negative trends since June [3][9] - Despite the optimistic forecast, the long-term outlook for the US job market remains weak and unstable, limiting the potential positive impact of the December ADP data on the dollar index [3][9] Group 3: Eurozone CPI Data - The Eurozone's December CPI year-on-year data will be released on January 3, with a previous value of 2.1% and an expected slight decrease to 2% [4][13] - The core CPI for December is expected to remain stable at 2.4%, indicating a lack of significant macroeconomic events affecting prices [4][13] - Historical data shows that the core inflation rate in the Eurozone was stable at 2.3% from May to August 2025 and at 2.4% from September to November 2025 [4][13] - The expected stability in core CPI suggests limited volatility for the euro on the day of the data release if the final values meet expectations [4][13]

Group 1 - The current spot gold price has slightly retreated, trading at $4,201 per ounce in London and $4,241 per ounce for U.S. gold [1] - Domestic gold prices have fluctuated, with brands like Chow Tai Fook and Chow Hong Ki offering gold jewelry at 1,328 yuan per gram, while other brands have seen minor price adjustments [1] - The gold recycling price is at 937 yuan per gram, with Industrial and Agricultural Bank gold bars priced at 972.23 yuan and 981.35 yuan respectively, indicating real-time price changes [1] Group 2 - Key factors supporting the high volatility of gold prices include weak U.S. ADP employment data, rising expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and a weakening dollar [3] - Upcoming economic indicators such as the PCE inflation data and the Federal Reserve meeting next week are critical events that could trigger significant market movements [3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Macro Finance**: Index futures are bullish in the medium to long - term and suggest buying on dips; Treasury bonds are expected to trade in a range [1] - **Black Building Materials**: Coking coal and rebar suggest range trading; Glass suggests selling call options [1] - **Non - ferrous Metals**: Copper suggests exiting long positions at high levels or range short - term trading; Aluminum suggests buying on dips; Nickel suggests waiting and seeing or shorting on rallies; Tin, gold, and silver suggest range trading [1] - **Energy Chemicals**: PVC, caustic soda, styrene, rubber, urea, methanol, and polyolefins are expected to trade in a range; Soda ash's 01 contract suggests a bearish approach [1] - **Cotton Textile Industry Chain**: Cotton and cotton yarn are expected to trade in a range; PTA is expected to trade at a low level; Apples and jujubes are expected to trade weakly [1] - **Agricultural Livestock**: Pigs and eggs are expected to face resistance in rebounds; Corn is expected to trade weakly; Soybean meal is expected to rebound from a low level; Oils are expected to trade weakly [1] Core Views - After the end of Sino - US trade negotiations, the third - quarter reports, and the Fourth Plenary Session, the market enters a vacuum period of performance, events, and policies, lacking catalysts for direction, so it will enter a period of consolidation [5] - The main trading line of the Treasury bond market is not over, but the market is observing the scale and scope of the central bank's Treasury bond trading operations, and the motivation for the market to drive yields down continuously is not strong [5] - The coal market shows a pattern of tight supply and demand and rising prices, with a positive sentiment. The supply of coking coal and rebar may be affected by the resumption of production in coal mines, and the prices are expected to be stable and strong in the short term [8] - The glass market has a poor supply - demand pattern, with high inventory and weak demand. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money call options on the 01 contract [10] - The copper market is affected by macro and fundamental factors. In the short term, it is expected to remain high - level volatile, and long positions should be exited at high levels [11] - The aluminum market may face a correction after the previous over - rise, and it is recommended to take profits on long positions at high levels [12] - The nickel market has an uncertain supply due to new policies, and it is recommended to wait and see or short on rallies moderately [17] - The tin market has an expected improvement in supply and weak downstream consumption. It is recommended to trade in a range [18] - The precious metal market, including gold and silver, is supported by interest - rate cut expectations and safe - haven demand, but is in a short - term adjustment period. It is recommended to trade in a range [19] - The PVC, caustic soda, and styrene markets are expected to be weak and volatile, mainly due to factors such as high supply, weak demand, and uncertain exports [22][25][26] - The rubber market has insufficient cost support and a bearish sentiment due to inventory accumulation. The price is expected to continue to decline [28] - The urea market has a short - term rising price center due to factors such as reduced supply and increased demand, and it is recommended to trade in a range [30] - The methanol market has a limited rebound space due to factors such as tight local supply, weak downstream demand, and high inventory [32] - The polyolefin market has a certain cost support, but the upward pressure is large due to insufficient supply - demand improvement. It is recommended to pay attention to support levels [33] - The soda ash market has a supply surplus, and it is recommended to maintain a bearish approach for the 01 contract [37] - The cotton and cotton yarn market is expected to trade in a range due to factors such as increased global production and consumption and a decline in inventory [37] - The PTA market is expected to trade at a low level due to factors such as weak oil prices and supply - demand inventory accumulation [39] - The apple and jujube markets are expected to decline due to factors such as reduced quality and weak consumption [39][40] - The pig market has a high supply in the short - term and is expected to have a high supply in the first half of next year. It is recommended to adjust positions according to different contracts [43] - The egg market has a large premium of the futures price over the spot price, and it is recommended to short on rallies lightly [44] - The corn market is expected to build a bottom through consolidation, and it is recommended to pay attention to arbitrage opportunities [47] - The soybean meal market is expected to rebound from a low level, and it is recommended to adjust positions according to price performance [49] - The oil market is expected to be volatile at a low level, with differences in performance among varieties. It is recommended to pay attention to support levels and arbitrage opportunities [54] Summary by Categories Macro Finance - **Index Futures**: A - shares opened low and closed high. After the end of major events, the market enters a vacuum period and is expected to trade in a range. It is bullish in the medium to long - term and suggests buying on dips [5] - **Treasury Bonds**: The 30 - year, 10 - year, and 2 - year Treasury bond futures contracts declined. The market is observing the scale and scope of the central bank's Treasury bond trading operations, and it is recommended to maintain a balanced allocation [5] Black Building Materials - **Coking Coal**: The coal market has tight supply and demand and rising prices. The supply may be affected by the resumption of production in coal mines, and the price is expected to be stable and strong in the short term [8] - **Rebar**: The futures price of rebar declined. The static valuation is neutral to low, and the demand has recovered while the inventory has continued to decline. It is recommended to buy on dips for the RB2601 contract [8] - **Glass**: The glass market has a poor supply - demand pattern, with high inventory and weak demand. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money call options on the 01 contract and wait until after the new year to consider the 05 contract [10] Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper price reached a record high and then declined. It is affected by macro and fundamental factors. In the short term, it is expected to remain high - level volatile, and long positions should be exited at high levels or trade in a short - term range [11] - **Aluminum**: The price of Guinea's bauxite is stable, and the production capacity of alumina and electrolytic aluminum has changed. The demand is weakening, and the inventory is being depleted. It is recommended to take profits on long positions at high levels for different products [12] - **Nickel**: Indonesia has adjusted the RKAB policy, which may affect the supply of nickel ore. The supply of refined nickel is in surplus, and the price of nickel iron is limited. It is recommended to wait and see or short on rallies moderately [17] - **Tin**: The domestic refined tin production has decreased, and the supply of tin ore is expected to improve. The downstream consumption is weak. It is recommended to trade in a range and pay attention to supply and demand [18] - **Silver and Gold**: After the Sino - US negotiations and the Fed's interest - rate cut, the precious metal market is supported by interest - rate cut expectations and safe - haven demand, but is in a short - term adjustment period. It is recommended to trade in a range and pay attention to US ADP employment data [19] Energy Chemicals - **PVC**: The PVC market has high supply, weak demand, and uncertain exports. It is expected to be weak and volatile, and it is recommended to pay attention to the 4700 level [22] - **Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda market is affected by alumina production and inventory. It is expected to be weak and volatile, and it is recommended to pay attention to the 2400 level [25] - **Styrene**: The styrene market is affected by factors such as oil prices and pure benzene supply. It is expected to be weak and volatile, and it is recommended to pay attention to the 6500 level [26] - **Rubber**: The rubber market has insufficient cost support and a bearish sentiment due to inventory accumulation. The price is expected to continue to decline [28] - **Urea**: The urea market has a short - term rising price center due to factors such as reduced supply and increased demand. It is recommended to trade in a range of 1600 - 1700 for the 01 contract [30] - **Methanol**: The methanol market has a limited rebound space due to factors such as tight local supply, weak downstream demand, and high inventory. It is recommended to trade in a range of 2230 - 2330 for the 01 contract [32] - **Polyolefin**: The polyolefin market has a certain cost support, but the upward pressure is large due to insufficient supply - demand improvement. It is recommended to pay attention to the 6900 and 6600 support levels for PE and PP respectively [33] - **Soda Ash**: The soda ash market has a supply surplus, and it is recommended to maintain a bearish approach for the 01 contract [37] Cotton Textile Industry Chain - **Cotton and Cotton Yarn**: The global cotton supply and demand have changed, with increased production and consumption and a decline in inventory. The price of seed cotton is high, and it is expected to trade in a range [37] - **PTA**: The PTA market is affected by oil prices and supply - demand inventory accumulation. It is expected to trade in a range of 4400 - 4700 [39] - **Apple and Jujube**: The apple and jujube markets are affected by factors such as reduced quality and weak consumption. The prices are expected to decline [39][40] Agricultural Livestock - **Pigs**: The pig market has a high supply in the short - term and is expected to have a high supply in the first half of next year. It is recommended to adjust positions according to different contracts and pay attention to secondary fattening and group enterprise sales [43] - **Eggs**: The egg market has a large premium of the futures price over the spot price, and it is recommended to short on rallies lightly and pay attention to factors such as chicken culling and weather [44] - **Corn**: The corn market is affected by new grain listing and supply - demand factors. It is expected to build a bottom through consolidation, and it is recommended to pay attention to the 2050 - 2170 range and 3 - 5 positive arbitrage [47] - **Soybean Meal**: The soybean meal market is affected by factors such as the reduction of US soybean import tariffs and the expected adjustment of the US soybean supply - demand report. It is recommended to adjust positions according to price performance [49] - **Oils**: The oil market is affected by factors such as the supply and demand of palm oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil. It is expected to be volatile at a low level, and it is recommended to pay attention to support levels and arbitrage opportunities [54]

Core Insights - The US ADP employment data was released on September 4, leading to a narrowing of the dollar index's gains, which increased by 0.08% to 98.221 [1]