Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide an industry investment rating. 2. Core View - The market is affected by geopolitical factors, and short - term uncertainty is high. Investors should control positions and prevent risks [2]. 3. Summary by Directory Market Quotes - International precious metal futures generally closed higher. COMEX gold futures rose 3.12% to $4699.60 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose 6.77% to $75.34 per ounce. Shanghai gold's main contract rose 1.97% to 1040.82 yuan per gram, and Shanghai silver's main contract rose 5.18% to 18954 yuan per kilogram [1]. Important Information - On March 31, the holdings of the world's largest gold ETF - SPDR Gold Trust increased by 1.143 tons to 1047.276 tons, while the holdings of the world's largest silver ETF - iShares Silver Trust decreased by 14.08 tons to 15274.28 tons [1]. - According to CME's "FedWatch", the probability of the Fed raising interest rates by 25 basis points in April is 1.6%, and the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 98.4%. By June, the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point rate cut is 3.9%, the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 94.6%, and the probability of a cumulative 25 - basis - point rate hike is 1.5% [1]. - Eurozone consumer prices rose 2.5% year - on - year in March, up from 1.9% in February, the highest level since January 2025 [1]. - In February, US job vacancies fell to 6.882 million, slightly lower than the market expectation of 6.89 million, and significantly lower than the revised 7.24 million in January. Recruitment and separation numbers both hit multi - year lows, indicating a cooling labor market [1]. - Trump is willing to end the war when the Strait of Hormuz is not fully open. The US "Bush" aircraft carrier is being deployed to the Middle East. Iran's president said the only way to restore regional order is to stop aggressive attacks, and Iran's foreign minister said Iran will not agree to a cease - fire but demands an end to the war in the entire region [1]. Market Logic - US job vacancies declined in February, and the recruitment speed slowed down significantly. The US and Iran both showed a willingness to end the Middle East conflict, leading to a sharp rise in US stocks. International crude oil prices fell, US bond yields declined, the 2 - year US bond yield fell about 3 basis points to 3.79%, and the US dollar ended a five - day rising trend, falling 0.62% and closing below 100 at 99.88. COMEX gold and silver both rose significantly, with silver rising more. The US president's statement about ending the Iran war in two to three weeks may be a signal of de - escalation, but its credibility depends on subsequent actions. If negotiations break down, market sentiment may reverse quickly, and volatility will remain high [1][2]. Trading Strategy - Due to geopolitical influence, market short - term uncertainty is large. Investors should pay attention to controlling positions and preventing risks [2].

Group 1 - The yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond decreased by 8.4 basis points, now at 4.307% [1] - European stocks turned positive, with the German DAX and French CAC40 indices rising over 2% during the day [2] - The price of copper in London increased by over 4%, currently at $12,315.90 per ton, while nickel rose by 2% to $17,178.40 per ton [2] Group 2 - Spot gold saw a narrowing decline of 1.08%, now priced at $4,443 per ounce, while spot silver increased by 1.6% [3] - International oil prices experienced a sharp drop, with both WTI and Brent crude oil falling over 13% [4] - Dow Jones futures rose by 1.92%, S&P 500 futures increased by 2.30%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 2.08% [5] Group 3 - The Turkish Istanbul 100 index declined by 3.11% [6] - The UK 2-year Treasury yield rose by 14 basis points to 4.71%, marking a new high since November 2023 [7] - The US 2-year Treasury yield reached 4% for the first time since June, hitting its highest level since June 2025 [8][9]

Group 1 - International oil prices experienced a sharp decline, with New York crude oil dropping to $85.66, a decrease of 12% within the day, and Brent crude oil falling to $94.33, down over 11% [1][2] - The opening price for New York crude was $100.51, reaching a high of $101.67 and a low of $84.37, indicating a volatility of 17.61% [2] - Precious metals prices rebounded, with spot gold's decline narrowing and spot silver turning positive [4] Group 2 - European stock markets quickly rebounded, with the French CAC40 index rising nearly 1.5%, and both the FTSE China A50 index futures and MSCI China A50 interconnect index futures also increasing by nearly 1.5% [6] - U.S. President Trump announced a temporary pause on military strikes against Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, contingent on successful ongoing discussions [6] - The Asia-Pacific stock market faced significant declines, with 133 stocks in A-shares hitting the daily limit down, and Hong Kong tech stocks experiencing a sharp drop, exemplified by Hua Hong Semiconductor falling by 5% [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran has made the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a gray rhino event, causing oil prices to remain high. The supply of crude oil is expected to decline, and the market is in a state of shortage. The release of strategic oil reserves can only temporarily alleviate the supply gap. The price of crude oil will depend on the situation of the Strait of Hormuz and the balance between supply and demand [3][4]. - The Chinese government will continue to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, which will support the equity market, especially the infrastructure, consumption, and technology sectors. However, the overseas "stagflation" risk and the market's demand for verifying the economic recovery strength will suppress the global risk preference, and the market will continue to adjust with structural differentiation [5]. - Geopolitical risks have not pushed up the price of gold as expected. Instead, the soaring oil price has strengthened inflation expectations, leading to a significant cooling of the market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut. The dollar index and the 10 - year US Treasury yield have put pressure on the price of gold. The price of gold is expected to fluctuate in the short term, and there may be an opportunity to buy at a low price in the medium - to - long term [6][7]. - The price of silver is under pressure from the strengthening dollar and the market's short positions, but it is also supported by strong industrial demand and supply shortages. Traders should pay attention to the breakthrough of key intervals and control their positions [8]. - The prices of various chemical products are affected by factors such as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, supply and demand, and cost. The market trends of different chemical products vary, and investors need to pay attention to relevant factors [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. - The prices of agricultural products are affected by factors such as international geopolitical situations, supply and demand, and policies. Different agricultural products have different market trends, and investors need to pay attention to relevant information [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. - The prices of metals are affected by factors such as supply and demand, geopolitical risks, and inventory. Different metals have different market trends, and investors need to pay attention to relevant factors [26][27][28][29][30][31][32]. - The prices of black commodities are affected by factors such as policy expectations, supply and demand, and cost. Different black commodities have different market trends, and investors need to pay attention to relevant information [33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Macro and Geopolitical Factors**: The war between the US, Israel, and Iran continues, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has become a gray rhino event, causing oil prices to remain high. The US president's call for joint escort has received few responses, and it is difficult to resume navigation in the short term. The reduction in production by Middle Eastern oil - producing countries and the increased transportation costs due to rerouting after the blockade will give crude oil a certain premium [3]. - **Market Analysis**: The IEA predicts that the crude oil supply will decrease by 8 million barrels per day in March. If the blockade continues, the supply may continue to decline. The market has shifted from oversupply to shortage, with a gap of 10 - 20 million barrels per day, accounting for 10% of the dynamic balance. The release of strategic oil reserves can only make up for one - month's export gap if the Strait of Hormuz has zero traffic. The price of crude oil may drop significantly if the Strait is reopened after the refineries reduce their loads and demand declines further. If the Strait's traffic and the supply - demand balance do not return to normal during the peak summer season, the oil price will remain high [4]. - **Reference View**: Pay attention to whether the WTI main contract can hold the key position around $95 - 100 per barrel. The volatility of crude oil has increased [4]. Stock Index - **Macro Information**: The Chinese government will continue to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, aiming to stabilize the macro - economic situation and support the equity market, especially the infrastructure, consumption, and technology sectors [5]. - **Market Analysis**: The overseas "stagflation" risk has suppressed the global risk preference. The market's demand for verifying the economic recovery strength has increased. Some growth sectors are facing performance tests and changes in external liquidity expectations. Funds tend to flow to large - cap, low - valuation, and high - performance - stability sectors, and the market risk preference has decreased [5]. - **Reference View**: The main broad - based indexes will continue to adjust in a volatile manner, and structural differentiation may continue [5]. Gold - **Macro and Geopolitical Factors**: Geopolitical risks have not pushed up the price of gold as expected. Instead, the soaring oil price has strengthened inflation expectations, leading to a significant cooling of the market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut. The dollar index and the 10 - year US Treasury yield have put pressure on the price of gold [6]. - **Market Analysis**: The price of spot gold fluctuates within a range and once fell below $5000 per ounce this week. The main pressure on the gold market comes from the reconstruction of interest rate expectations. The SPDR Gold ETF has continuously reduced its positions slightly. If the oil price continues to rise slowly, the dollar and the US Treasury yield may continue to be supported, and the price of gold may continue to fluctuate in the short term to digest the selling pressure [7]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Maintain a neutral position before the Fed's interest rate meeting. If the geopolitical situation eases and the oil price drops, there may be an opportunity to buy at a low price. In the medium - to - long term, the allocation value of gold still exists [7]. Silver - **External Price**: On March 17, the silver market continued to be under pressure, and the London silver was struggling around the $80 per ounce mark. The macro - suppression factors are still obvious, and the Fed's interest rate cut expectation has been continuously suppressed due to inflation concerns caused by the Middle East situation. The strengthening dollar has made silver more expensive for non - US buyers [8]. - **Market Analysis**: Silver is experiencing a fierce game between its "commodity attribute" and "financial attribute". The support comes from strong industrial demand and continuous supply deficits, while the pressure comes from the increase in real interest rates and the long - short game in the speculative market. Although there is a supply shortage, a large number of short positions in the paper - silver market have formed a price - suppression mechanism. If the dollar index continues to rise, the silver price may test lower support levels; if the geopolitical situation eases and the dollar falls, the continuous supply shortage may push up the price [8]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Short - term traders should pay attention to the breakthrough of key intervals and be flexible within the range. Before the Fed's monetary policy path becomes clear, strictly control the position to deal with the current high - volatility environment [8]. Chemical Industry Rubber - **Market Price**: The spot prices of domestic whole - latex, Thai smoked three - piece, Vietnamese 3L standard rubber, and 20 - grade rubber are 16,700 yuan/ton, 19,900 yuan/ton, 17,000 yuan/ton, and 15,200 yuan/ton respectively. The raw material prices in Haikou are 74.3 Thai baht/kg for smoked sheets, 73 Thai baht/kg for latex, 58.5 Thai baht/kg for cup rubber, and 70 Thai baht/kg for raw rubber [9]. - **Market Analysis**: The Shanghai rubber market remains neutral. The continuous blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may have a negative impact on the demand for Shanghai rubber, but due to the off - season of rubber tapping, the raw material prices are still rising, so the downside space is limited. The raw material prices in Thailand are still at a high level, providing support for the rubber price. However, the domestic production areas are gradually starting to tap, and the supply is becoming more abundant. The blockade of the strait has increased the premium of energy - chemical products but also worried the market about the demand for natural rubber. The downstream demand shows that the capacity utilization rate of China's semi - steel tire sample enterprises last week was 78.73%, a month - on - month increase of 4.20% and a year - on - year decrease of 0.36%; the capacity utilization rate of full - steel tire sample enterprises was 71.80%, a month - on - month increase of 6.42% and a year - on - year increase of 2.81%. The inventory in Qingdao Bonded Area increased by 1.27% to 11.96 tons, and the general trade inventory increased by 0.04% to 68.04 tons. Under the influence of multiple factors, the upward trend of Shanghai rubber may slow down and turn into a wide - range shock [10]. - **Reference View**: The main contract of Shanghai rubber will fluctuate around 16,400 - 17,500 yuan/ton [10]. Plastic - **Spot Information**: The mainstream spot prices in North China, East China, and South China are 8,414 yuan/ton, 8,665 yuan/ton, and 8,977 yuan/ton respectively, with month - on - month decreases of 60 yuan/ton, 126 yuan/ton, and 105 yuan/ton [11]. - **Market Analysis**: On the supply side, the operating rate of China's polyethylene plants last week was 82.39%, a month - on - month decrease of 4.5171%; the production affected by plant maintenance was 9.104 tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.076 tons. On the demand side, the overall operating rate of polyethylene downstream enterprises last week was 33.83%. As of March 13, 2026, the inventory of Chinese polyethylene production enterprises was 57.54 tons. On March 17, the closing price of L2605 was 8,496 yuan/ton, and the futures price declined. Geopolitical factors are expected to support the high price of crude oil, the cost side is strong, the downstream rigid demand may improve slightly but the procurement is cautious, the supply is expected to decrease, the inventory is maintained at a reasonable level, and the macro - situation is still uncertain. The polyethylene market is expected to fluctuate in a relatively strong range under the game of multiple factors, and the price is difficult to continue to rise significantly [11]. - **Reference View**: It is expected that plastics will fluctuate in a relatively strong range in the short term, and attention should be paid to geopolitical disturbances [12]. Methanol - **Spot Information**: The spot price of methanol in Zhejiang is 2,865 yuan/ton, an upward fluctuation of 20 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot price in Xinjiang is 1,750 yuan/ton, the same as the previous trading day. The spot price in Hebei is 2,340 yuan/ton, the same as the previous trading day [13]. - **Market Analysis**: The closing price of the main methanol futures contract MA605 is 2,847 yuan/ton, an upward fluctuation of 0.35% from the previous trading day. In terms of inventory, the total port inventory is 131.28 tons, with a significant reduction of 13.07 tons compared with the previous period. Among them, the inventory in South China decreased by 3.51 tons, and the inventory in East China decreased by 9.56 tons. On the supply side, the upstream coal - to - methanol still has profits, and the operating rate of the domestic methanol industry is 90.15%, maintaining a high level; on the demand side, the loss of MTO profits has increased, the operating rate of the device is maintained at 84.08%; the operating rate of the MTBE device is 68.94%, and the demand for traditional downstream products (acetic acid, formaldehyde) is still weak, mainly for rigid - demand procurement, suppressing the price elasticity. Internationally, the Middle East conflict has blocked the shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Brent crude oil has rebounded again, with the increase once expanding to about 4%. The cost support of methanol has been strengthened; the risk of supply interruption of Iranian methanol supports the price [13]. - **Reference View**: Methanol futures may fluctuate at a high level in the short term, presenting a pattern of strong geopolitics and weak reality. Pay close attention to the navigation situation of the Strait of Hormuz and the dynamics of Iranian devices. Track the Middle East situation and the destocking of port inventory, and be vigilant against the intensification of the negative feedback in the industrial chain [13]. PTA - **Spot Information**: The spot price in East China is 6,770 yuan/ton, a decrease of 190 yuan/ton [14]. - **Market Analysis**: The logistics risk in the strait has led to a shortage of PX supply, and domestic refineries have reduced their loads preventively, so the short - term cost support is strong. The supply of PTA is steadily increasing. In terms of device operation, a 3.6 - million - ton device in East China reduced its load on March 12, but other devices such as Yisheng New Materials and Dushan Energy have restarted or increased their loads one after another, and the overall supply has maintained a growth trend. The demand of the downstream polyester industry is slowly recovering. Among the sub - products, the output of polyester industrial yarn has increased significantly; the capacity utilization rate of PET chip fiber has increased from 81.37% to 86.22%, indicating that the downstream operation is gradually improving. However, the inventory of PTA factories has accumulated, mainly because the recovery rhythm of downstream demand is slower than the supply growth rate, and the market's concern about supply interruption has prompted more inventory building [14]. - **Reference View**: In the short term, continue to pay attention to geopolitical disturbances. In addition, the recovery of downstream demand is still the key [14]. Ethylene Glycol - **Spot Information**: The spot price in East China is 4,780 yuan/ton, a decrease of 75 yuan/ton [15]. - **Market Analysis**: In March, multiple domestic coal - based and oil - based devices are planned for maintenance, and external Iranian devices are shut down (with an annual capacity of 450,000 tons). Coupled with the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the import expectation has decreased, and the domestic ethylene glycol production has decreased significantly, and the supply side has continued to tighten. The demand of the downstream polyester industry remains stable, and the capacity utilization rate is maintained at around 83.83%. The downstream inventory - building willingness has increased. It is worth noting that the polyester industry accounts for 94% of ethylene glycol consumption and is greatly affected by the cost side in the short term [15]. - **Reference View**: Pay attention to the trend of the cost - side oil price and downstream demand, and it will fluctuate in a short - term range [15]. Soda Ash - **Spot Information**: The mainstream price of heavy soda ash in the Shahe area is 1,236 yuan/ton, the same as the previous period. There are slight differences among different regions. The mainstream price of heavy soda ash in East China is 1,250 yuan/ton, in North China is 1,280 yuan/ton, and in Central China is 1,230 yuan/ton, all the same as the previous period [16]. - **Market Analysis**: On the supply side, the overall operating rate of soda ash last week was 87%, a month - on - month increase of 0.23%. The soda ash output was 80.92 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.22 tons. There were few maintenance enterprises during the week, and the supply remained at a high level. In terms of inventory, the manufacturer's inventory last week was 1.9317 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 15,500 tons, a decrease of 0.80%, and the inventory decreased slightly. It is understood that the social inventory has increased steadily and is close to 280,000 tons. The demand performance is average. Overall, there is no major change in the soda ash market, and the fundamentals are still weak. However, the international situation is changeable, and it is expected that the market will still fluctuate highly, but the upside space may be limited due to the fundamental pressure. Pay attention to macro and policy dynamics, enterprise maintenance situations, and inventory changes [16]. - **Reference View**: The market continued to decline slightly yesterday. It is recommended to be cautious about chasing high in the short term [16]. Glass - **Spot Information**: The market price of 5 - mm large - plate glass in the Shahe area is 1,044 yuan/ton, the same as the previous period. There are slight differences among different regions. The market price of 5 - mm large - plate glass in East China is 1,250 yuan/ton, in North China is 1,070 yuan/ton, and in Central China is 1,090 yuan/ton, all the same as the previous period [17][18]. - **Market Analysis**: On the supply side, the operating rate of float - glass last week was 71.05%, a month - on - month increase of 0.24%. The weekly glass output was 1.0333 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6,400 tons. One production line in North China was ignited, and one production line in North China and one in Northwest China were shut down

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoint - The report expects Shanghai zinc to undergo an oscillatory adjustment, and suggests paying attention to the support of MA60. The upstream zinc ore imports are at a high level, but domestic zinc mines reduce production at the end of the year. The competition among domestic smelters for domestic ore procurement intensifies, and the domestic and foreign processing fees remain low. However, the sulfuric acid price strengthens, expanding the profits of domestic smelters, and the enthusiasm of smelters to resume work after the festival is expected to increase. The export window has closed again. On the demand side, the downstream market is still in the off - season, with the real - estate sector dragging down, while the infrastructure and home - appliance sectors are slowly recovering, lacking obvious increments. The automotive and other fields have some bright spots due to policy support. The downstream market mainly makes on - demand purchases at low prices. Recently, zinc prices have declined, downstream purchases are still light, the domestic social inventory continues to increase, the LME zinc inventory decreases slightly, and the spot premium remains low. Technically, the position volume decreases and the price adjusts, with both long and short sides trading cautiously [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the Shanghai zinc main contract is 24,300 yuan/ton, a decrease of 85 yuan; the 04 - 05 contract spread of Shanghai zinc is - 40 yuan/ton, an increase of 5 yuan. The LME three - month zinc quotation is 3,315.5 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 26.5 US dollars. The total position of Shanghai zinc is 176,142 lots, an increase of 1,336 lots. The net position of the top 20 in Shanghai zinc is 4,277 lots, an increase of 1,883 lots. The Shanghai zinc warehouse receipt is 0 tons, unchanged. The SHFE inventory is 134,921 tons, an increase of 8,869 tons; the LME inventory is 98,900 tons, a decrease of 50 tons [3]. 3.2现货市场 - The spot price of 0 zinc on Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network is 24,310 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan; the spot price of 1 zinc in the Yangtze River Non - ferrous Metals Market is 24,330 yuan/ton, an increase of 30 yuan. The basis of the ZN main contract is 10 yuan/ton, an increase of 105 yuan; the LME zinc premium (0 - 3) is - 41.31 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 7.86 US dollars. The ex - factory price of 50% zinc concentrate in Kunming is 20,900 yuan/ton, an increase of 90 yuan; the price of 85% - 86% crushed zinc in Shanghai is 16,600 yuan/ton, unchanged [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The global zinc ore production (monthly value) is 1.0627 million tons, a decrease of 11,900 tons. The domestic refined zinc production is 675,000 tons, an increase of 21,000 tons. The zinc ore import volume is 462,600 tons, a decrease of 53,900 tons. The WBMS zinc supply - demand balance is - 35,700 tons, a decrease of 14,700 tons; the ILZSG zinc supply - demand balance is - 7,700 tons, a decrease of 4,900 tons [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The refined zinc import volume is 8,760.85 tons, a decrease of 9,469.07 tons; the refined zinc export volume is 27,266.66 tons, a decrease of 15,548.89 tons. The social zinc inventory is 218,400 tons, an increase of 5,000 tons. The production of galvanized sheets is 2.36 million tons, an increase of 20,000 tons; the sales volume of galvanized sheets is 2.36 million tons, a decrease of 60,000 tons [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The new housing construction area is 58,769.96 million square meters, an increase of 5,313.26 million square meters; the housing completion area is 60,348.13 million square meters, an increase of 20,894.2 million square meters. The automobile production is 3.4115 million vehicles, a decrease of 107,500 vehicles; the air - conditioner production is 21.6289 million units, an increase of 6.6029 million units [3]. 3.6 Option Market - The implied volatility of the at - the - money call option for zinc is 27.5%, a decrease of 0.27 percentage points; the implied volatility of the at - the - money put option for zinc is 27.5%, a decrease of 0.27 percentage points. The 20 - day historical volatility of the at - the - money zinc option is 23.41%, a decrease of 2.89 percentage points; the 60 - day historical volatility of the at - the - money zinc option is 20.33%, a decrease of 0.28 percentage points [3]. 3.7 Industry News - In February, automobile production and sales were 1.672 million and 1.805 million vehicles respectively, with a month - on - month decrease of 31.7% and 23.1% and a year - on - year decrease of 20.5% and 15.2% respectively. In February, new - energy vehicle production and sales were 694,000 and 765,000 vehicles respectively, with a year - on - year decrease of 21.8% and 14.2% respectively, and new - energy vehicle sales accounted for 42.4% of total new vehicle sales. The China Development Forum 2026 Annual Meeting will be held in Beijing from March 22nd to 23rd, with the theme of "China in the 15th Five - Year Plan: High - quality Development and Co - creating New Opportunities". The US February CPI increased by 0.3% month - on - month and 2.4% year - on - year, and the core CPI increased by 0.2% month - on - month and 2.5% year - on - year, in line with market expectations. G7 leaders held a phone call to discuss the Middle East situation and its economic impact. The energy price surge caused by the Iran war is reshaping Europe [3].

Core Viewpoint - The resignation of key officials in UK Prime Minister Starmer's office has triggered a political crisis, impacting financial markets and raising concerns about Starmer's leadership stability [1][2][3]. Group 1: Political Developments - Tim Allen, the public relations director for Prime Minister Starmer, resigned on February 9, marking the second senior official to leave within 24 hours [1]. - Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff, resigned due to the controversy surrounding former ambassador Peter Mandelson's involvement in the Epstein case, which he admitted was a mistake [1][2]. - Starmer publicly apologized to Epstein's victims, acknowledging he was misled by Mandelson [1]. Group 2: Market Reactions - The FTSE 100 index and GBP/EUR exchange rate experienced significant declines, while the yield on UK 10-year government bonds rose, nearing its highest point since November [1][2]. - Hedge funds are heavily betting on further depreciation of the pound through options markets, with a notable increase in bullish positions on EUR/GBP [2][4]. - The trading volume for EUR/GBP options reached its highest level since 2019, with bullish options outpacing bearish ones by 50% [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Analysts predict a potential decline of 6% in GBP/EUR over the next 12 months, with some expecting a 3% drop by the end of April [2]. - The political crisis may lead to earlier leadership challenges for Starmer than previously anticipated, with significant pressure from within the party [4].

Group 1: Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Report's Core View - In early 2026, the global financial market volatility intensified. The right - wing political trend after the Japanese election and the political crisis in the UK resonated, further increasing market uncertainty. The chaos in the two countries is the result of the transmission of internal economic contradictions. The global market risk has further increased due to the external factors of global geopolitical conflicts and industrial transformation [2] - The RMB exchange rate was supported. The US dollar against the RMB fell below the 6.93 mark during the session. In the short term, it may be supported by seasonal settlement demand and maintain low - level volatile operation. After the holiday, the endogenous appreciation power of the RMB against the US dollar may decline, and its linkage with the US dollar index may further strengthen [4] - The upward sustainability of the stock index remains to be observed. It is recommended to hold positions and wait and see. The bond market is not advisable to chase the high. The container shipping European line futures are expected to maintain high - level fluctuations in the short term. The new energy, non - ferrous metals, and other industries have different trends and corresponding investment suggestions based on their respective fundamentals [13][18][27] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Financial Futures - **Macro**: The political changes in Japan and the UK have pushed up global market risks. Key events include the optimization of refinancing measures by stock exchanges, political turmoil in the UK, expected slowdown in US employment growth, the early departure of the French central bank governor, and Japan's plan to discuss food tax cuts [1] - **RMB Exchange Rate**: The RMB appreciated against the US dollar. The US dollar index declined due to factors such as the recovery of the precious metal and technology stock markets, the strengthening of the yen, and China's suggestion to financial institutions to reduce US debt exposure. The RMB exchange rate was supported, and it is necessary to focus on US employment data and the Fed chairman's speech [3][4] - **Stock Index**: The stock index rose collectively, but the upward sustainability remains to be observed. It is recommended to hold positions and wait and see due to factors such as approaching the Spring Festival and the upcoming release of important data [5][6] - **Treasury Bond**: The bond market continued the upward trend last week. It is not advisable to chase the high, and it is recommended to close out previous long positions. Consider moving positions for the March contract this week [6][7] - **Container Shipping European Line**: The futures market showed a volatile pattern. The core contradiction is the game between the shipping companies' price - holding determination and the fundamental cargo volume support, with geopolitical factors as uncertainties. The short - term is expected to maintain high - level fluctuations [9][10][11] Commodities New Energy - **Lithium Carbonate**: The futures price showed a narrow - range shock with reduced volatility. The downstream pre - holiday stocking was basically completed, and the supply - demand pattern remained stable. It is recommended to arrange a strategy to sell volatility [13][14] - **Industrial Silicon & Polysilicon**: The industrial silicon market is under pressure, and the polysilicon market is relatively cold. Both are expected to maintain narrow - range fluctuations, and the industry is mainly focused on destocking [15][16] Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper price showed an oscillatory trend. Near the Spring Festival, the capital speculation degree decreased, and the volatility also declined. It is recommended to pay attention to the decline in volatility when choosing option strategies [18][21] - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: Aluminum is expected to oscillate and adjust, and it is recommended to build long positions or sell options at low levels in the support range. Alumina has a weak fundamental outlook and is recommended to sell deep out - of - the - money options or short after the sentiment subsides. Cast aluminum alloy has strong follow - up ability to aluminum, and it is recommended to pay attention to the price difference between the two [21][22] - **Zinc**: The zinc price showed a narrow - range shock. The market has a strong wait - and - see sentiment, and it may follow the sector to oscillate in the short term. It is recommended to arrange a small - scale internal - external reverse hedging strategy [22][23] - **Nickel - Stainless Steel**: The nickel - stainless steel market oscillated. The supply - demand pattern is weak, and the long - term supply reduction logic remains unchanged. It is necessary to pay attention to the impact of Indonesian policies on the supply - demand pattern [23][24] - **Tin**: The tin price stopped falling and rebounded. It is necessary to pay attention to the US employment and CPI data this week. It is expected to follow the sector to conduct a wide - range shock adjustment [25] - **Lead**: The lead price fluctuated narrowly following the sector. The supply is expected to be relatively loose after the holiday, and the demand is flat. It is expected to show a weak shock [25][26] Oils and Fats and Feeds - **Oilseeds**: The external soybean market rebounded weakly, and the internal market was under pressure. The supply gap in the first quarter is expected to be filled in the second quarter. The soybean meal is expected to follow the cost of US soybeans to rebound in the short term, and the rapeseed meal is difficult to have an independent upward trend [27][28] - **Oils**: The external oil market oscillated, and the internal market was waiting for the report. The palm oil is waiting for the MPOB report, the soybean oil supply is sufficient in the future, and the rapeseed oil supply expectation is optimistic. It is recommended to sell put options [29] Energy and Oil and Gas - **Fuel Oil**: The supply of high - sulfur fuel oil is gradually recovering, and the demand is mainly in the bunkering market. The fundamental situation is still poor, but the Iranian issue provides support at the bottom. It is necessary to pay attention to the geopolitical repetition [31] - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The supply is relatively abundant, the demand is stable, and the inventory has decreased. The internal and external markets have limited upward drive, and it mainly follows the cost fluctuations [32][33] - **Asphalt**: The trading enthusiasm is gradually decreasing. The demand has dropped to zero before the holiday. It mainly follows the cost of crude oil to fluctuate, and the price may decline after the holiday [34][35] Precious Metals - **Gold & Silver**: The prices continued to rise. It is necessary to pay attention to important data and events in the future. Although the short - term operation is difficult, the medium - and long - term upward trend remains. It is recommended to buy on dips in steps and pay attention to position control [37][38] Chemicals - **Pulp - Offset Paper**: The pulp futures price decline was supported at a relatively low level. The fundamental situation is still relatively bearish, and it is recommended to partially close out short positions and conduct short - term range trading. The offset paper futures price oscillated, and the market is affected by multiple factors. It is recommended to return to range trading [40][41] - **LPG**: The LPG market is affected by geopolitical risks. The supply is relatively low, and the demand is at a low level. It is necessary to pay attention to the change of warehouse receipts and the impact of funds before the holiday [42][43] - **PTA - PX**: The PX - PTA market's valuation has been adjusted back to the fundamentals. The PX supply is expected to be tight in the first half of the year, and the PTA potential supply is large. It is recommended to buy on dips for PX and shrink the processing margin of PTA on rallies [45][48] - **MEG - Bottle Chip**: The demand for ethylene glycol is seasonally weak, and the supply - demand balance has improved. It is expected to fluctuate widely with the macro - atmosphere. It is necessary to pay attention to the geopolitical impact [49][50] - **Methanol**: The methanol market follows geopolitical and non - ferrous metals. The unilateral participation is difficult, and it is recommended to be out of the market during the holiday [51][52] - **Plastic PP**: The plastic and PP market continued to oscillate weakly. The supply and demand fundamentals have changed little, and it is necessary to pay attention to the inventory accumulation and marginal profit after the holiday [53][54] - **Pure Benzene - Styrene**: The supply of pure benzene is increasing, and the demand is stable. The supply of styrene will increase in February. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [55][56] - **Rubber**: The natural rubber market oscillated strongly under the support of macro - expectations and costs. The synthetic rubber market is expected to maintain range fluctuations. It is recommended to be light - position before the holiday and consider selling deep out - of - the money options [57][58][90] - **Urea**: The urea market is in a stage of over - supply. The price of the 05 contract is expected to rise, but the short - term may回调. It is recommended to be out of the market during the holiday [61][62] - **Glass Soda Ash**: The soda ash market oscillates weakly, and the industrial contradiction is accumulating. The glass market is in a situation of weak supply and demand, and the cold - repair of production lines before the holiday helps to relieve the inventory pressure [63][64] - **Propylene**: The propylene market is supported by fundamentals, and the cost fluctuates greatly. It is necessary to pay attention to the impact of cost, supply - demand, and market sentiment, as well as the risk of funds before the holiday [65][66] Black Metals - **Rebar & Hot - Rolled Coil**: The rebar and hot - rolled coil market oscillated weakly. The inventory is accumulating, and the supply is slightly stronger than the demand. The steel price may test the lower limit of the shock range. It is necessary to pay attention to the price range of the main contracts [67][68] - **Iron Ore**: The iron ore market is in a situation of weak supply and demand. The overseas shipment is seasonally decreasing, and the port inventory pressure is large. It is recommended to be cautious and wait and see before the holiday [69][70] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The coking coal and coke market is in a state of weak supply and demand with narrowed fluctuations. The coking coal supply is seasonally shrinking, and the coke supply and demand are recovering simultaneously. It is necessary to pay attention to the resumption rhythm after the holiday [71][73] - **Ferrosilicon & Ferromanganese**: The ferrosilicon and ferromanganese market oscillated weakly. The cost provides support, and the downstream inventory accumulation exerts pressure. It is expected to maintain range fluctuations [74][75] Agricultural and Soft Commodities - **Live Pigs**: The pig price continued to decline. The supply is relatively abundant, and the demand increment is difficult to match. It is recommended to buy on the rebound for the 05 contract [77] - **Cotton**: The cotton market is affected by factors such as the expected reduction of the new - season cotton planting area and the increase of the internal - external price difference. The short - term is expected to oscillate, and it is necessary to pay attention to the downstream import and new orders [78][79][80] - **Sugar**: The international raw sugar price is weakly operating, which is expected to drag down the domestic sugar price. The upward space of the domestic sugar price is limited [81][82] - **Eggs**: The egg spot price continued to decline. The pre - holiday stocking is basically over, the supply is relatively sufficient, and the futures price is expected to oscillate weakly [83][84][85] - **Apples**: The apple market is at the end of the Spring Festival stocking. The short - term demand weakens, but the delivery contradiction provides support, and the downward space is limited [91][92] - **Red Dates**: The red date market has reduced arrivals before the holiday. The short - term price is expected to maintain low - level fluctuations, and the medium - and long - term price is under pressure [93] - **Logs**: The log market has insufficient liquidity. The inventory is at a low level, the overseas shipment has changed, and the market is recommended to wait and see [94][95][96]

Core Viewpoint - The USD/CHF currency pair remains a focal point in the forex market due to its dual characteristics of being a safe-haven asset and a carry trade, influenced by the interplay between the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy and the Swiss National Bank's interventions [1][3]. Fundamental Analysis - The interest rate differential is the primary driver of the USD/CHF exchange rate, with the Fed's interest rate decisions directly impacting the USD/CHF dynamics [1]. - A resilient US economy may delay Fed rate cuts, strengthening the USD and pushing USD/CHF higher; conversely, weak US data could lead to earlier rate cuts, putting pressure on the USD and causing the exchange rate to decline [1]. - The Swiss National Bank's policy stance is crucial, as excessive appreciation of the CHF could harm Swiss exports and inflation, prompting the SNB to intervene and potentially support the USD/CHF [1]. Risk Sentiment - Global geopolitical conflicts, financial market volatility, and recession expectations can quickly trigger a rebalancing of funds towards safe-haven assets [2]. - When risk appetite improves, the CHF tends to weaken against the USD, while heightened risk aversion leads to increased demand for the CHF, which can suppress the USD/CHF exchange rate [2]. Technical Analysis - The USD/CHF pair typically exhibits a range-bound and oscillatory trading pattern, with clear trends being relatively rare [2]. - Key support and resistance levels are critical for mid-term trading strategies, with a focus on high-selling and low-buying approaches before any breakout occurs [2]. - Short-term indicators such as moving averages, RSI, and MACD can assist in identifying market strength and potential reversal signals, enhancing the probability of successful trades [2]. Summary - The USD/CHF exchange rate is influenced by the combined effects of Fed policies, SNB interventions, and global risk sentiment [3]. - Monitoring US inflation and employment data is essential for understanding Fed policy direction, alongside observing SNB statements and global financial risks [3]. - The USD/CHF is likely to remain in a range-bound pattern until a significant shift in interest rate expectations or risk sentiment occurs, which could lead to a breakout and a new trend [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the volatility in the financial markets, particularly focusing on the recent drastic fluctuations in silver prices and their impact on the stock market, emphasizing the importance of managing risk and liquidity during such events [1][2]. Group 1: Market Volatility - On January 30, silver prices experienced a significant drop of over 30%, marking the largest single-day decline since 1980, which also affected the stock market, leading to a more than 12% drop in the non-ferrous metal index within three trading days [1]. - The article highlights the potential risks for investors using leverage, noting that a 1x leveraged investor could face a nearly 60% loss if they bought at the peak, with the possibility of forced liquidation if prices continued to fall [1]. - The article reflects on past market events, such as the liquidity crisis in 2015 and 2016, where leveraged investors faced severe consequences, emphasizing the need for caution in volatile markets [1][3]. Group 2: Managing Risk - The article stresses the importance of maintaining sufficient cash reserves and avoiding excessive debt to withstand market fluctuations, advocating for a conservative investment strategy [4][5]. - It draws a comparison between investing and farming, suggesting that investors should adopt a long-term perspective and be prepared for occasional market downturns, rather than engaging in high-risk speculative trading [5]. - The article cites Warren Buffett's investment philosophy, which includes maintaining cash reserves, avoiding leverage, and steering clear of high-risk stocks, reinforcing the idea that successful investors view themselves as farmers rather than hunters [5][6]. Group 3: Lessons from History - Historical events, such as the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 financial crisis, are referenced to illustrate the potential for sudden market declines and the importance of being prepared for such scenarios [3][4]. - The article emphasizes that while some investors may become wealthy through leverage, it can also lead to significant losses, highlighting the addictive nature of leverage and the risks associated with it [4][5]. - It concludes with a reminder that avoiding catastrophic mistakes is paramount for investors, advising against high-priced investments, risky companies, and excessive leverage [6].

Core Insights - The recent sharp decline in spot gold prices, which fell over 4% and dropped below $5200, is attributed to macro policy shifts, overheated market sentiment, and trading system resonance, indicating a high-level correction phase for the gold market [1] - The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate, halting the previous rate-cutting cycle, significantly corrected optimistic market expectations and led to a rebound in the dollar index, putting pressure on gold prices [3] - The surge in gold prices in early January, nearing a 30% vertical rise, attracted a large amount of high-leverage speculative funds, creating substantial profit margins in the $5200 to $5600 range [4] Market Dynamics - The early Friday morning dip in gold prices triggered massive automated liquidation orders, leading to a snowball effect of selling, which escalated into a technical sell-off [5] - The simultaneous increase in trading margin requirements by the Shanghai Gold Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange accelerated the price drop through forced deleveraging [5] - Platinum and palladium experienced even more severe declines than gold, highlighting the vulnerability of these less liquid metals amid a downturn in global manufacturing PMI data [5][7] Investor Sentiment - The decline in gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, has led to a sharper drop in platinum and palladium, which rely heavily on speculative trading without physical hedging support [7] - The recent market turmoil serves as a wake-up call for investors, emphasizing the importance of risk awareness over blind speculation in volatile markets [7] - The $5000 to $5200 range is expected to become a new psychological battleground for spot gold, as the market adjusts to the Federal Reserve's policy shift and seeks new support logic [7]