Core Viewpoint - The prices of base metals on the London Metal Exchange rose across the board on August 22, driven by expectations of monetary easing, stimulus measures in China for metal-intensive industries, improved U.S. manufacturing data, and tightening aluminum inventories [1]. Price Summary - Three-month copper closed at $9,810.50 per ton, up $76.00 from the previous trading day, a rise of 0.78% [1]. - Three-month aluminum closed at $2,621.50 per ton, up $28.50 from the previous trading day, a rise of 1.10% [1]. - Three-month nickel closed at $14,965.00 per ton, up $25.00 from the previous trading day, a rise of 0.17% [1]. - Three-month lead closed at $1,990.00 per ton, up $20.00 from the previous trading day, a rise of 1.02% [1]. - Three-month tin closed at $33,835.00 per ton, up $360.00 from the previous trading day, a rise of 1.08% [1]. - Three-month zinc closed at $2,808.00 per ton, up $41.00 from the previous trading day, a rise of 1.48% [1]. Influencing Factors - The rise in metal prices is attributed to a combination of factors including expectations of monetary easing, stimulus measures in China targeting metal-intensive industries, improvements in U.S. manufacturing data, and tightening aluminum inventories [1]. - The overall weakness of the U.S. dollar and speculative momentum ahead of key policy signals from Jackson Hole further supported metal prices [1].

Report Information - Report title: Treasury Bond Derivatives Weekly Report - Report date: August 15, 2025 - Author: Xu Liang Z0002220 - Reviewer: Tang Yun Z0002422 Core Viewpoints - Bullish factors include monetary easing expectations providing support, a stable and loose funding environment with the DR007 central rate stable between 1.4% - 1.5%, and a weakened stock - bond seesaw effect reducing the pressure of capital outflows from the bond market [3] - Bearish factors are the increase in government bond supply, which is a short - term supply negative, and the continuous rise in market risk appetite leading to capital withdrawal from the bond market [3] - The trading advisory view is that institutional bond - selection thinking emphasizes the static curve and holding cost - effectiveness [3] Data Analysis Yield and Interest Rate - The report presents the historical data of 2Y, 5Y, 10Y, 30Y, and 7Y treasury bond yields from April 2024 to April 2025 [4] - It also shows the historical data of deposit - type institutional pledged repurchase weighted interest rates for 1 - day and 7 - day, as well as the 7 - day reverse repurchase rate from December 2023 to June 2025 [4] Term Spread - The historical data of the 7Y - 2Y and 30Y - 7Y treasury bond term spreads from April 2024 to April 2025 are presented [5] Futures Position and Trading Volume - The historical data of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures positions from December 2015 to December 2023 are shown [7] - The historical data of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures trading volumes from April 2024 to April 2025 are presented [7] Basis and Spread - The historical data of the basis of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures' current - quarter contracts are provided [8][9][10][15] - The historical data of the inter - quarterly spreads (current - quarter minus next - quarter) of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures are presented [12][13][16][17] - The historical data of the cross - variety spreads of TS*4 - T from April 2024 to April 2025 and T*3 - TL from June 2023 to June 2025 are shown [18][19]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the medium to long term, zinc prices are expected to remain bearish as domestic zinc ore supply is still abundant, zinc ingot supply is expected to increase, and inventories are rising. In the short term, zinc prices are expected to show a volatile and slightly stronger trend due to factors such as the dovish atmosphere of the Federal Reserve, high concentration of long positions in the LME zinc market, and strong overall commodity sentiment [11]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Week - to - Week Assessment - **Price Review**: The Shanghai Zinc Index closed down 0.57% to 22,868 yuan/ton on Friday, with a total long - only trading position of 234,600 lots. LME Zinc 3S fell 35 to 2,840.5 US dollars/ton, with a total position of 188,300 lots. The average price of SMM 0 zinc ingots was 22,770 yuan/ton, with Shanghai basis at - 20 yuan/ton, Tianjin basis at - 70 yuan/ton, and Guangdong basis at - 90 yuan/ton [11]. - **Domestic Structure**: SHFE zinc ingot futures inventory was 13,300 tons, and domestic social inventory decreased slightly to 92,700 tons. The basis in Shanghai was - 20 yuan/ton, and the spread between consecutive contracts and the first - month contract was - 40 yuan/ton. - **Overseas Structure**: LME zinc ingot inventory was 116,900 tons, and LME zinc ingot cancelled warrants were 55,900 tons. The basis of the cash - 3S contract was - 0.71 US dollars/ton, and the 3 - 15 spread was - 2.5 US dollars/ton. - **Cross - Market Structure**: The ex - exchange Shanghai - London price ratio was 1.126, and the import profit and loss of zinc ingots was - 1,586.89 yuan/ton. - **Industrial Data**: The domestic TC of zinc concentrate was 3,800 yuan/metal ton, and the imported TC index was 76 US dollars/dry ton. The port inventory of zinc concentrate was 275,000 physical tons, and the factory inventory was 599,000 physical tons. The weekly operating rates of galvanized structural parts, die - cast zinc alloys, and zinc oxide were 59.42%, 51.03%, and 55.99% respectively [11]. 3.2 Macro Analysis - The report presents multiple charts related to the US fiscal and debt situation, the Fed's balance sheet, dollar liquidity, manufacturing PMIs of China and the US, and new and unfilled orders in the US manufacturing and non - ferrous metal industries, but no specific analysis conclusions are provided [14][16]. 3.3 Supply Analysis - **Zinc Ore Supply**: In June 2025, domestic zinc ore production was 322,500 metal tons, with a year - on - year change of 2.8% and a month - on - month change of - 0.8%. The net import of zinc ore was 330,000 dry tons, with a year - on - year change of 23.0% and a month - on - month change of - 32.9%. The total domestic zinc ore supply was 471,000 metal tons, with a year - on - year change of 8.4% and a month - on - month change of - 13.8% [25][27]. - **Zinc Ingot Supply**: In June 2025, zinc ingot production was 585,100 tons, with a year - on - year change of 7.2% and a month - on - month change of 6.5%. The net import of zinc ingots was 38,200 tons, with a year - on - year change of 1.7% and a month - on - month change of 50.9%. The total domestic zinc ingot supply was 623,300 tons, with a year - on - year change of 6.8% and a month - on - month change of 8.5% [33][35]. 3.4 Demand Analysis - The weekly operating rates of galvanized structural parts, die - cast zinc alloys, and zinc oxide were 59.42%, 51.03%, and 55.99% respectively. In June 2025, the apparent demand for domestic zinc ingots was 607,800 tons, with a year - on - year change of 0.9% and a month - on - month change of 5.0% [39][41]. 3.5 Supply - Demand and Inventory - **Domestic Zinc Ingot**: In June 2025, the supply - demand gap of domestic zinc ingots was a surplus of 15,400 tons, and the cumulative supply - demand gap from January to June was a surplus of 61,000 tons [52]. - **Overseas Refined Zinc**: In April 2025, the supply - demand gap of overseas refined zinc was a surplus of 67,600 tons, and the cumulative supply - demand gap from January to April was a surplus of 127,700 tons [55]. 3.6 Price Outlook - **Domestic Structure**: SHFE zinc ingot futures inventory was 13,300 tons, and domestic social inventory decreased slightly to 92,700 tons. The basis in Shanghai was - 20 yuan/ton, and the spread between consecutive contracts and the first - month contract was - 40 yuan/ton [60]. - **Overseas Structure**: LME zinc ingot inventory was 116,900 tons, and LME zinc ingot cancelled warrants were 55,900 tons. The basis of the cash - 3S contract was - 0.71 US dollars/ton, and the 3 - 15 spread was - 2.5 US dollars/ton [63]. - **Cross - Market Structure**: The ex - exchange Shanghai - London price ratio was 1.126, and the import profit and loss of zinc ingots was - 1,586.89 yuan/ton [66]. - **Position Analysis**: The net long position of the top 20 in Shanghai Zinc was relatively high, the net long position of investment funds in LME Zinc increased, and the net short position of commercial enterprises also increased, showing a bullish trend from the position perspective [69].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views of the Report - In the stock index market, overseas focus is on the impact of US tariffs on various countries, while domestically, attention is on the "Central Political Bureau Meeting" in July. It is recommended to go long on IF stock index futures on dips [3]. - For treasury bonds, in the context of weak domestic demand recovery and loose funds, interest rates are expected to decline in the long - term. It is advisable to enter the market on dips, considering the impact of the stock - bond seesaw [5]. - Regarding precious metals, the expectation of loose monetary policy will drive up the prices of gold and silver, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity to go long on silver [7]. - In the non - ferrous metals market, different metals have different price trends. For example, copper prices are expected to have a weak rebound, aluminum prices will follow the commodity atmosphere, zinc prices are expected to be bearish in the long - term and volatile in the short - term, etc. [9][10][11]. - In the black building materials market, the prices of finished products are oscillating strongly. The market needs to pay attention to policy signals, terminal demand repair rhythm, and cost support [23]. - In the energy and chemical market, different products have different trends. For example, rubber is recommended to be long - term bullish, while crude oil is recommended to be observed for risk control [37][39]. - In the agricultural products market, different products also have different trends. For example, for pork, short - term long positions may have space, while for eggs, a strategy of waiting for a rebound to short is recommended [52][53]. Summary by Directory Stock Index - **Macro News**: The starting price of the super - luxury car consumption tax is adjusted to 900,000 yuan; Guangzhou Futures Exchange implements trading limits on polysilicon futures; Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on Japan; US import prices and retail sales data show different trends [2]. - **Basis Ratio**: Different basis ratios are provided for IF, IC, IM, and IH contracts [3]. - **Trading Logic**: Overseas, focus on US tariffs; domestically, focus on the July "Central Political Bureau Meeting". It is recommended to go long on IF stock index futures on dips [3]. Treasury Bonds - **Market Quotes**: On Thursday, the main contracts of TL, T, TF, and TS showed different price changes [4]. - **News**: US retail sales and initial jobless claims data are released; the central bank conducts 450.5 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 360.5 billion yuan [4]. - **Strategy**: In the long - term, interest rates are expected to decline. It is advisable to enter the market on dips, considering the stock - bond seesaw [5]. Precious Metals - **Market Quotes**: The prices of Shanghai gold, Shanghai silver, COMEX gold, and COMEX silver show different trends; the US 10 - year treasury bond yield and the US dollar index are provided [6]. - **Market Outlook**: US retail sales data is affected by price factors, and the dovish attitude of the Fed supports the price of silver. It is recommended to go long on silver [6][7]. Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - **Market Quotes**: LME copper and Shanghai copper prices rise; LME inventory increases, and domestic social inventory decreases [9]. - **Analysis**: The commodity atmosphere supports copper prices, but the expectation of US copper tariffs brings risks. The raw material shortage situation is weakening, and the rebound strength is expected to be weak [9]. Aluminum - **Market Quotes**: LME aluminum and Shanghai aluminum prices rise; domestic aluminum ingot social inventory decreases, and LME inventory increases [10]. - **Analysis**: The domestic commodity atmosphere is positive, but the overseas trade situation is uncertain. Aluminum ingot inventory is low, but there is a risk of inventory accumulation, and prices will follow the commodity atmosphere [10]. Zinc - **Market Quotes**: Shanghai zinc index rises, and LME zinc falls; domestic social inventory increases slightly [11]. - **Analysis**: The domestic zinc ore supply is loose, and the zinc ingot supply is expected to increase. In the long - term, zinc prices are bearish, and in the short - term, they are expected to oscillate [11]. Lead - **Market Quotes**: Shanghai lead index falls, and LME lead falls; domestic social inventory increases slightly [12]. - **Analysis**: The supply of lead ingots is relatively loose, and the demand is slightly weak. Domestic lead prices are expected to be weak [12]. Nickel - **Market Quotes**: Nickel prices oscillate; the price of nickel iron falls, and the price of nickel ore weakens [13][14][15]. - **Analysis**: The demand for stainless steel is weak, and the price of nickel iron is expected to fall. It is recommended to go short on nickel at high prices [15]. Tin - **Market Quotes**: Tin prices oscillate; the supply of tin ore is expected to increase, but the actual output needs time [16]. - **Analysis**: The supply of tin is low, and the demand is weak. In the short - term, tin prices are expected to oscillate weakly [16]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Quotes**: The price of lithium carbonate rises; production increases, and inventory increases slightly [17]. - **Analysis**: Supply - side disturbances are frequent. It is recommended to operate cautiously and pay attention to industry information and market atmosphere [17]. Alumina - **Market Quotes**: The alumina index falls; spot prices in different regions show different trends; the import window is closed [18]. - **Analysis**: The price of bauxite is expected to strengthen in the medium - term, but the over - capacity pattern of alumina remains. It is recommended to short at high prices [18]. Stainless Steel - **Market Quotes**: The price of stainless steel rises; social inventory decreases slightly, but the inventory of some varieties is still high [19]. - **Analysis**: Affected by policies and demand, stainless steel prices are expected to rise slightly [19]. Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market Quotes**: The price of casting aluminum alloy rises slightly; inventory increases slightly [20]. - **Analysis**: The downstream is in the off - season, and the supply and demand are weak. The cost support is strengthened, but the price increase is limited [20]. Black Building Materials Steel - **Market Quotes**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil rise; the inventory of rebar accumulates slightly, and the inventory of hot - rolled coil decreases [22][23]. - **Analysis**: The market atmosphere is positive, but the fundamental contradiction is not obvious. It is necessary to pay attention to policy signals and terminal demand [23]. Iron Ore - **Market Quotes**: The price of iron ore rises; the supply and demand situation changes, and the port inventory increases slightly [24][25]. - **Analysis**: In the short - term, iron ore prices are expected to oscillate strongly. It is necessary to pay attention to market sentiment and macro - economic factors [25]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Market Quotes**: The price of glass is expected to be strong in the short - term, and the price of soda ash is expected to be weak in the medium - term [26][27]. - **Analysis**: The supply of glass is stable, and the demand is resilient; the supply of soda ash is loose, and the inventory pressure is large [26][27]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market Quotes**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon rise; the price trends are affected by market sentiment [28]. - **Analysis**: The fundamental situation is still bearish, but in the short - term, the market is affected by sentiment. It is recommended to wait and see [28][29]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Quotes**: The price of industrial silicon rises slightly; the supply is excessive, and the demand is insufficient [32]. - **Analysis**: In the short - term, the price is affected by sentiment. It is recommended that the industry conduct hedging operations [32][35]. Energy and Chemicals Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU prices rise; the开工 rate of tire enterprises changes, and the inventory situation is different [37]. - **Analysis**: Rubber prices are expected to rise in the second half of the year. It is recommended to go long in the medium - term and be neutral - long in the short - term [37][38]. Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: WTI and Brent crude oil prices rise, and INE crude oil prices fall; the inventory of refined oil products changes [39]. - **Analysis**: The geopolitical risk is uncertain, and the market is in a long - short game. It is recommended to observe and control risks [39]. Methanol - **Market Quotes**: The price of methanol rises; the upstream and downstream situations change [40]. - **Analysis**: The market is expected to be in a situation of weak supply and demand. It is recommended to wait and see [40]. Urea - **Market Quotes**: The price of urea rises; the supply and demand situation is acceptable [41]. - **Analysis**: It is recommended to pay attention to short - term long opportunities on dips [41]. Styrene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price of styrene rises, and the futures price falls; the BZN spread is expected to repair [42]. - **Analysis**: The price of styrene is expected to follow the cost side [42]. PVC - **Market Quotes**: The price of PVC rises; the supply is strong, and the demand is weak [44]. - **Analysis**: The market is under pressure, and the price is expected to be weak in the future [44]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The price of ethylene glycol rises; the supply and demand situation changes [45]. - **Analysis**: In the short - term, the price is expected to be strong, but the fundamental situation is weak [45]. PTA - **Market Quotes**: The price of PTA rises; the supply is expected to increase, and the demand is under pressure [46]. - **Analysis**: It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity to go long on PX on dips [46]. p - Xylene - **Market Quotes**: The price of p - xylene rises; the supply and demand situation changes [47][48]. - **Analysis**: In the third quarter, p - xylene is expected to reduce inventory. It is recommended to go long on dips following the price of crude oil [48]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of PE rises, and the现货 price falls; the inventory and demand situation changes [49]. - **Analysis**: The price of PE is expected to oscillate downward [49]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of PP rises, and the现货 price falls; the supply and demand situation is weak [50]. - **Analysis**: The price of PP is expected to be bearish in July. It is recommended to wait and see [50]. Agricultural Products Hogs - **Market Quotes**: The price of hogs falls; the short - term supply decreases seasonally, but there is pressure in the medium - term [52]. - **Analysis**: Short - term long positions may have space, but attention should be paid to supply delay and hedging pressure [52]. Eggs - **Market Quotes**: The price of eggs rises; the supply is large, and the short - term rebound space is limited [53]. - **Analysis**: It is recommended to wait for a rebound to short [53]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market Quotes**: The price of US soybeans rebounds; the price of domestic soybean meal rises [54]. - **Analysis**: The soybean market is long - short intertwined. It is recommended to go long on dips and wait for new driving factors [54][55]. Oils - **Market Quotes**: The price of palm oil rises; the export and production situation of palm oil changes [56][57]. - **Analysis**: The price of oils is expected to oscillate. Attention should be paid to the impact of policies and production [58][59]. Sugar - **Market Quotes**: The price of sugar rises; the import supply pressure may increase in the second half of the year [60]. - **Analysis**: The price of sugar is expected to decline if the external market does not rebound significantly [60]. Cotton - **Market Quotes**: The price of cotton rises; the export situation of textiles and clothing changes [61]. - **Analysis**: The price of cotton has rebounded, but there are potential negative factors [61].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, and political uncertainties from the French elections are driving up global geopolitical risk premiums, which supports the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [1] Geopolitical Factors - The Israel-Lebanon tensions and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict have not shown signs of easing, contributing to market anxiety [1] - Political uncertainty from the French parliamentary elections is putting pressure on European markets, further increasing the appeal of gold [1] Central Bank Actions - Strong demand for gold from global central banks, especially in emerging markets, is a long-term structural factor supporting gold prices [1] - The motivations for central banks to diversify foreign exchange reserves and hedge against geopolitical risks are expected to persist in the medium to long term [1] Interest Rate Expectations - Despite hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, the market still anticipates potential interest rate cuts within the year, which could lower the opportunity cost of holding gold [2] - A clear dovish signal from the Federal Reserve could act as a catalyst for gold price breakthroughs [2] Technical Analysis - The key resistance level for gold is between $2400 and $2450 per ounce, which has been tested multiple times without a successful breakthrough [3] - Strong support levels are identified at $2300 per ounce and between $2270-$2250 per ounce, indicating a bullish overall technical structure as long as prices remain above $2300 [3] - Monitoring momentum indicators like RSI and MACD near resistance levels is crucial to identify potential short-term pullback risks [3] Trading Insights - Analysts suggest that the medium-term outlook for gold remains positive due to multiple supportive factors, despite facing strong resistance in the historical high range [3] - A strategy of waiting for gold to effectively break and stabilize above $2450 could signal a strong bullish trend, with targets set at $2500 and above [3] - If gold encounters resistance again in the $2400-$2450 range, opportunities for buying near the $2300-$2350 support area should be considered, with appropriate stop-loss measures [3] Risk Management - The volatility near historical highs may increase, necessitating strict stop-loss settings and position control [4] - The combination of geopolitical risks, ongoing central bank gold purchases, and expectations for global monetary policy easing provides solid support for gold prices [4] - A breakthrough above the $2450 resistance could initiate a new upward trend, with $2500 as the next significant target [4]

Group 1 - The recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel has led to an unexpected improvement in geopolitical relations, resulting in a rapid recovery of market risk appetite [1] - The central bank's monetary policy committee meeting indicated a bearish impact on the bond market, with the removal of "timely rate cuts" and the re-emphasis on preventing capital outflow, which may dampen market sentiment [1][2] - The meeting's language changes suggest a reduced necessity for short-term policy intensification, as the acknowledgment of domestic growth policy effectiveness implies a lower probability of further policy easing [2] Group 2 - Recent consumer data for May exceeded market expectations, indicating an improvement in demand, particularly in discretionary spending categories such as home appliances and clothing, although automotive sales growth remains sluggish [3][4] - The strong performance in the real estate sector, particularly in completion cycles, is driven by government subsidy policies, which aligns with the overall consumer spending trends [4] - The bond market is expected to strengthen further, driven by lower funding costs below policy rates and improving fundamental conditions, despite the central bank's recent meeting potentially suppressing expectations for monetary easing [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The short - term, medium - term, and intraday views of TL2509 are "oscillation", "oscillation", and "oscillation with a slight upward bias" respectively, with an overall view of "oscillation" due to weak macro - economic indicators and rising expectations of monetary easing [1]. - For the TL, T, TF, and TS varieties, the intraday view is "oscillation with a slight upward bias", the medium - term view is "oscillation", and the reference view is "oscillation". The overall short - term expectation is that Treasury bond futures will remain in an oscillatory consolidation state [5]. 3. Summary by Related Contents 3.1 Variety Viewpoint Reference - Financial Futures Stock Index Sector - For TL2509, the short - term view is "oscillation", the medium - term view is "oscillation", the intraday view is "oscillation with a slight upward bias", and the overall view is "oscillation". The core logic is the weak macro - economic indicators and the increasing expectation of monetary easing [1]. 3.2 Main Variety Price Market Driving Logic - Financial Futures Stock Index Sector - Yesterday, Treasury bond futures oscillated and slightly pulled back. Geopolitical risks eased as Iran accepted a cease - fire plan with Israel, leading to a decline in risk - aversion sentiment [5]. - From a domestic macro perspective, the expectation of future interest rate cuts is clear, and there is strong support for Treasury bonds. The current macro - economic indicators are weakening marginally, and a loose monetary environment is needed for macro - policies in the second half of the year. Also, the increasing downward pressure on the US economy and the rising expectation of the Fed's interest rate cuts have reduced the exchange - rate pressure [5]. - The possibility of an immediate interest rate cut is low as the policy effect of the May interest rate cut needs to be evaluated. Macro - policies in the second half of the year await guidance from the Politburo meeting in July, resulting in insufficient upward momentum for Treasury bonds in the short term [5].

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The report predicts that Treasury bond futures will mainly fluctuate and consolidate in the short term. The macro - economic indicators are marginally weakening, and the market's expectation of monetary easing in the future is rising, providing strong support at the bottom of Treasury bond futures. Before the policy guidance of the Lujiazui Forum on June 18, the market sentiment is waiting and watching [1][5]. Group 3: Summary According to Related Catalogs 1. Variety View Reference - Financial Futures Stock Index Sector - For the TL2509 variety, the short - term view is "oscillation", the medium - term view is "oscillation", the intraday view is "oscillation on the strong side", and the reference view is "oscillation and consolidation". The core logic is that the macro - economic indicators are marginally weakening [1]. 2. Main Variety Price Market Driving Logic - Financial Futures Stock Index Sector - The varieties include TL, T, TF, and TS. The intraday view is "oscillation on the strong side", the medium - term view is "oscillation", and the reference view is "oscillation and consolidation". The core logic is that yesterday, all Treasury bond futures fluctuated and consolidated in a narrow range. The short - term impact of the Sino - US economic and trade consultations not reaching further substantial progress is gradually dissipating. The recently announced macro - economic data has weakened, and the market's expectation of future monetary easing has increased. In the short term, financial policies need to wait for the policy guidance of the Lujiazui Forum on June 18 [5].

Core Viewpoint - Silver is gaining attention and momentum, potentially overshadowing gold as a preferred investment asset due to its dual role as both a financial asset and an industrial raw material [1][9]. Group 1: Market Performance - On Thursday, spot silver surged by 4.5%, reaching above $36 per ounce, marking the highest level since February 2012 [2]. - Over the past 12 months, gold has increased by 42% due to the U.S.-led tariff wars and central banks' significant gold purchases, while silver has only risen by approximately 15%, indicating a lag [7]. - The recent spike in silver prices is narrowing this gap, with significant inflows into silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), increasing holdings by 2.2 million ounces in a single day [8]. Group 2: Investor Sentiment - Alexander Zumpfe from Heraeus Group noted that the current rally in silver is driven by technical momentum, improved fundamentals, and broader investor interest [4]. - Trend investors are reigniting their interest in silver, indicating a rotation from gold to silver [5]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Silver is experiencing a structural supply deficit for the fifth consecutive year, exacerbating the supply-demand imbalance [9]. - Unlike gold, which relies solely on safe-haven demand, silver's structural shortage provides a solid foundation for price increases [10]. Group 4: Macroeconomic Factors - Recent macroeconomic changes, including a contraction in U.S. service sector activity and slowing job growth, have led to a decline in bond yields, prompting traders to bet on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in October and December [12]. - Lower interest rate environments typically benefit non-yielding precious metals, with silver often outperforming due to its higher price elasticity [13]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the recent surge in silver prices may just be the beginning, as the combination of safe-haven demand, industrial shortages, and expectations of monetary easing historically leads to significant price impacts [14].

Group 1 - The Australian dollar (AUD) continues its recent upward trend, reaching 0.6444 against the US dollar, with a daily increase of 0.36% supported by strong employment data and optimistic market sentiment regarding the US-China trade agreement [1] - Australia's April employment report shows resilience in the labor market, with 89,000 new jobs added, significantly exceeding the market expectation of 22,500, while the unemployment rate remains low at 4.1% [3] - The market is pricing in a 54% probability of a 50 basis point rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in the upcoming meeting, reflecting strong expectations for monetary easing [3] Group 2 - The price level around 0.6440 is currently a focal point for market contention, with a potential breakout above last year's high of 0.6515 opening a path towards 0.6687, a seven-month high reached in November 2024 [4] - The nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 0.6429 serves as the first support level, with a breach potentially leading to a decline towards the 50-day EMA at 0.6355, and further technical selling could target the 0.5914 area, not seen since March 2020 [4] - The technical analysis indicates mixed signals, with the AUD/USD remaining above the nine-day EMA and the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stabilizing above the neutral level of 50, suggesting short-term upward momentum may persist [3]