Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China and Tianjin government have issued a comprehensive set of policies aimed at enhancing financial support for high-quality development in Tianjin, with 34 key measures outlined to promote economic growth and innovation in the region [1]. Financial Support for Technology and Innovation - The first commercial paper backed by intellectual property assets in China was issued, raising 166 million yuan for eight technology companies in Tianjin, showcasing the city's commitment to enhancing its technology finance ecosystem [2]. - The balance of technology loans in Tianjin reached 885.04 billion yuan by May 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.9% [3]. Green Finance Initiatives - The Tianjin branch of the People's Bank of China has developed national standards for green finance, including the first green commercial factoring standard and a green leasing project evaluation guideline [4]. - By June 2025, the balance of green loans in Tianjin was 825.7 billion yuan, an increase of 15.9% from the beginning of the year [4]. Inclusive Financial Services - The Tianjin government has implemented ten measures to support private enterprises, focusing on alleviating financing difficulties for small and micro businesses, as well as enhancing financial services for rural revitalization and elderly care [5][6]. - As of May 2025, loans for the elderly care industry reached 3.697 billion yuan, with significant growth in loans for small and micro enterprises and agricultural sectors [6]. Digital Financial Services Enhancement - The Tianjin financial sector has made strides in digital transformation, with over 3 financial technology innovation projects and 3100 digital business transactions amounting to 2.8 billion USD by June 2025 [7]. High-Level Financial Openness - The Tianjin branch of the People's Bank of China has facilitated cross-border RMB transactions for 2970 enterprises, with the FT account business scale exceeding 1.29 trillion yuan by June 2025 [8]. - The city has also expanded the coverage of foreign exchange facilitation policies, with 19 banks and 396 enterprises participating, processing a cumulative business volume of over 53.5 billion USD [8]. Industry-Specific Financial Solutions - The Tianjin financial sector has introduced innovative financing models for key industries, including the "津采e贷" and international factoring services, to support local enterprises [9]. - By June 2025, the manufacturing sector received 4.471 billion yuan in priority funding, demonstrating the focus on supporting industrial chains [9]. Economic Performance - In the first half of 2025, Tianjin's GDP grew by 5.3%, with a social financing scale increase of 305.8 billion yuan, indicating robust financial support for the real economy [10].

Group 1 - The postponement of the "2+2" tariff negotiations between South Korea and the U.S. adds uncertainty to the already tense South Korea-U.S. relations, highlighting South Korea's difficult position in the complex international landscape [1] - South Korea is under pressure due to the U.S. imposing a tariff deadline of August 1, with the country eager to avoid a 25% comprehensive tariff, especially as Japan has already reached a tariff agreement with the U.S. [1] - South Korea has set two "red lines" in negotiations: not opening the rice and beef markets, as its grain self-sufficiency rate is low, with only 19.5% from 2021 to 2023, and zero self-sufficiency in wheat and corn [1] Group 2 - In 2024, South Korea imported $2.22 billion worth of U.S. beef, making it a major importer, but the U.S. is pushing to lift the ban on U.S. beef imports over 30 months, facing strong opposition from the South Korean agricultural sector [3] - South Korea's recent diplomatic interactions with the U.S. have seen multiple cancellations of meetings, indicating U.S. dissatisfaction with South Korea's proposals and an attempt to assert dominance in the bilateral relationship [3] Group 3 - On July 25, South Korea's Ministry of Trade announced a request for anti-dumping duties of 28.16% to 33.57% on carbon steel and hot-rolled steel from China, which raises questions about its timing amid ongoing U.S. tariff negotiations [5] - This anti-dumping investigation was initiated earlier in the year, but its announcement during critical negotiations suggests a strategic move to appease the U.S. while deflecting responsibility from the current government [5] Group 4 - South Korea is navigating a complex geopolitical environment, heavily reliant on U.S. military protection while also depending on China as its largest trading partner, with trade volumes exceeding $300 billion in 2024 [6] - The current administration appears to be leaning towards the U.S., as evidenced by recent actions such as rejecting China's invitation to a military parade and imposing tariffs on Chinese steel, signaling a shift in diplomatic posture [8] Group 5 - Over-reliance on the U.S. could jeopardize South Korea's relationship with China, which is crucial for its economic development, as many industries depend on Chinese raw materials [8] - The imposition of tariffs on Chinese steel may lead to increased costs for South Korean industries, potentially escalating trade tensions and undermining established economic cooperation [8]

Group 1 - The G20 Development Ministers' Meeting is held in Mpumalanga, South Africa, focusing on enhancing social protection and combating illicit financial flows [1] - President Trump announces a new trade agreement with the EU, imposing a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the US, while key areas like steel, aluminum, chips, and spirits remain unresolved [2] - The European Central Bank's council member states there is little reason to further lower interest rates unless the economy faces significant shocks [2] Group 2 - The Russian Central Bank lowers its benchmark interest rate from 20% to 18%, maintaining a tight monetary policy until inflation returns to target levels by 2026 [3] - US durable goods orders fell by 9.3% in June, the largest decline since April 2020, with core durable goods orders unexpectedly dropping by 0.7% [3] - The US stock market sees record margin account borrowing exceeding $1 trillion for the first time [3] Group 3 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises by 0.47% to 44,901.92 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching new historical highs [4] - COMEX gold futures decline by 1.04% to $3,338.50 per ounce, while silver futures drop by 2.29% to $38.33 per ounce [4] Group 4 - US oil futures decrease by 1.45% to $65.07 per barrel, and Brent crude futures fall by 1.11% to $67.60 per barrel [5] - The 2-year US Treasury yield rises by 0.91 basis points, while the 10-year yield decreases by 0.99 basis points to 4.388% [5] Group 5 - The US dollar index increases by 0.19% to 97.67, with various currency pairs showing mixed performance against the dollar [6]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, confirmed that the deadline for imposing tariffs on trade partners is set for August 1, with no extensions or grace periods [2] Group 1: Tariff Implementation - The tariffs will officially take effect on August 1, and customs will begin collecting them [2] - A few countries have reached agreements with the Trump administration, resulting in tariff levels higher than the new 10% baseline but lower than the threatened higher rates [2] Group 2: U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is scheduled to meet with President Trump to negotiate a trade agreement before the August 1 deadline, or face tariffs up to 30% on EU exports to the U.S. [6][7] - The outcome of the negotiations largely depends on Trump's decisions, as he has previously altered terms at the last minute [7] - The EU is proposing a 15% tariff cap on most trade with the U.S., with certain exemptions for specific products [7][8] Group 3: Business Delegation to China - A high-level U.S. business delegation is set to visit China, organized by the U.S.-China Business Council, to potentially restart commercial negotiations [4][5] - The delegation will include executives from Boeing and the U.S.-China Business Council, indicating a significant engagement in trade discussions [3][4]

Group 1 - The Canadian government imposed a 25% punitive tariff on steel containing Chinese components, a move seen as a response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products [1][3] - The Canadian steel industry has experienced a 30% drop in production due to these tariffs, while the government has chosen to target China instead of confronting the U.S. directly [3] - The policy disproportionately affects China, with all countries that have free trade agreements with the U.S. being exempt from these tariffs, leading to criticism from trade experts [3] Group 2 - In retaliation, China placed a significant order worth $3.7 billion with Australia, including 150,000 tons of canola seeds, which directly impacts Canada's economy [4][6] - Canada previously exported 4 million tons of canola seeds to China annually, but exports have now plummeted to a mere 0.03%, causing a 12% drop in canola prices and the closure of seven oilseed processing plants [6] - The situation has led to widespread discontent among Canadian farmers, with protests against the government's policies and a report highlighting a loss of CAD 9 billion in business due to short-sighted political decisions [8][6] Group 3 - Australia is benefiting from the situation, with its agricultural sector thriving as it secures new agreements with China, including the re-entry of previously banned products like Australian wine [6][4] - The Canadian government faces backlash from its citizens, with political leaders criticizing the decision to sacrifice farmers' livelihoods for U.S. favor [8] - The stark contrast between the economic conditions in Canada and Australia is evident, with Canadian ports experiencing a backlog of containers while Australian ports are bustling with activity [8][6]

Group 1: Economic Growth and Industrial Performance - Jiangsu province's industrial added value increased by 7.4% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with strategic emerging industries accounting for 42.1% of the total industrial output, up 0.5 percentage points from last year [1] - High-tech industries' output accounted for 51.8% of the province's total industrial output, reflecting a 0.4 percentage point increase from the first quarter [2] - Traditional industries remain significant, with manufacturing investment growing by 0.5%, particularly in automotive (21.6%), textiles (26.9%), and rubber and plastics (11.2%) [5] Group 2: Emerging Industries and Innovation - The number of high-tech enterprises in Jiangsu accounted for 36.3% of the province's industrial enterprises, generating 73.6% of the high-tech industry output [2] - Jiangsu is positioning itself as a leader in low-altitude economy, with over 30 companies in the drone manufacturing sector and a significant increase in drone take-off and landing sites [4] - The province has seen a surge in innovative pharmaceuticals, with 11 new drugs approved for market, ranking first in the country [8] Group 3: Technological Advancements and Digital Economy - Jiangsu has established 1,808 advanced intelligent factories, with significant growth in high-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing [7] - The province is actively exploring the integration of digital economy and traditional industries, with a 7.9% increase in the core digital economy industries' sales [9] - A total of 41 strategic emerging industry funds have been established, with a total scale exceeding 100 billion yuan, enhancing capital capabilities across the province [9][10]

Market Overview - The A-share market showed mixed performance on July 24, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking the 3600-point mark during the session [1] - By the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.65% to 3605.73 points, the Sci-Tech Innovation 50 Index increased by 1.17% to 1032.84 points, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 1.21% to 11193.06 points, and the ChiNext Index climbed 1.5% to 2345.37 points [3] Trading Activity - A total of 4391 stocks rose while 911 stocks fell, with 113 stocks remaining flat across the two exchanges and the Beijing Stock Exchange [4] - The total trading volume for the two exchanges was 184.47 billion yuan, a decrease of 19.9 billion yuan from the previous trading day [4] Sector Performance - The steel sector showed strong performance, with stocks like Baogang Co. and Hainan Mining hitting the daily limit, while other steel stocks rose over 3% [5] - The retail sector also performed well, with companies like China Duty Free and Bubugao reaching the daily limit, and several others increasing by over 3% [5] - The non-ferrous metals sector was notable, with stocks such as Longmag Technology and Tibet Mining hitting the daily limit or rising over 10% [5] - Conversely, banking stocks underperformed, with several banks declining over 2% [5] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Financial analysts suggest that the market is currently experiencing structural rotation opportunities, with a focus on old infrastructure and technology sectors [8] - The market is showing resilience to negative news and responding positively to favorable news, indicating a potential for a sustained upward trend [8] - There is a bullish sentiment in the market, although some analysts caution about the possibility of short-term adjustments following recent gains [8]

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in insurance capital's stock acquisitions, marking a new wave of investment activity, reflects a strategic shift in asset allocation and operational adjustments in response to the evolving economic landscape [2][18][19]. Group 1: Insurance Capital Activity - Insurance companies have initiated a record 21 stock acquisitions as of July 22, surpassing the total for 2021-2023 and setting a five-year high [2][10]. - The latest acquisitions include significant purchases by Zhongyin Life and Taikang Life, with Zhongyin acquiring 726,000 shares of Green Power Environmental, reaching a 5.0722% stake [7][6]. - The trend of stock acquisitions has been consistent, with four instances occurring in July alone, indicating a robust interest from various insurance firms [5][6]. Group 2: Investment Strategy and Market Conditions - The current investment strategy emphasizes high-dividend stocks and long-term equity investments, driven by a low-interest-rate environment and new financial regulations [11][18]. - The insurance sector is increasingly focusing on stable, high-yield investments to enhance returns, with a notable shift towards equities as a means to navigate low returns from traditional fixed-income assets [18][19]. - The ongoing policy support for long-term investments is expected to further expand the space for equity asset allocation among insurance companies [19][22]. Group 3: Historical Context and Future Outlook - This marks the third wave of stock acquisitions in the past decade, with previous surges occurring in 2015 and 2020, indicating a cyclical pattern in investment behavior [8][9]. - Although the current annual acquisition count has not yet surpassed the previous waves, the duration and total volume of acquisitions since 2024 have already exceeded the second wave [9]. - The focus on banking stocks remains prominent, with significant investments in major banks, reflecting their stable operations and attractive dividend yields [12][10].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industry are provided in the report. Core Views The report presents the price trends and outlooks for various commodities on July 23, 2025. Different commodities are expected to have different trends, including upward, downward, and sideways movements, influenced by factors such as macro - economic conditions, supply - demand relationships, and policy expectations [2][4]. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals - **Gold**: Expected to move upward in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 [2][7][8]. - **Silver**: Expected to break through and move upward, with a trend strength of 1 [2][7][8]. Base Metals - **Copper**: Domestic spot prices are firm, providing support for the price, with a trend strength of 1 [2][10][12]. - **Zinc**: Expected to have small - scale sideways movements, with a trend strength of 0 [2][13][14]. - **Lead**: There are still expected supply - demand contradictions, and the price has support, with a trend strength of 0 [2][16][17]. - **Tin**: The price is weakening, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][19][22]. - **Aluminum**: Expected to move sideways within a range, with a trend strength of 0; Alumina is expected to move upward in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1; Cast aluminum alloy follows the trend of electrolytic aluminum, with a trend strength of 0 [2][23][25]. - **Nickel**: Macro - economic sentiment boosts expectations, but reality limits the upside potential, with a trend strength of 0; Stainless steel is mainly influenced by macro - economic sentiment at the margin, and fundamentals determine the upside potential, with a trend strength of 0 [2][26][30]. Energy and Chemicals - **Carbonate Lithium**: The commodity sentiment is positive, and it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 [2][31][33]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Market sentiment is high, and attention should be paid to the risk of reaching the daily limit; the trend strength is 2. - **Polysilicon**: Policy expectations are getting stronger, and the price is unlikely to fall, with a trend strength of 1 [2][34][36]. - **Iron Ore**: Supported by macro - economic expectations, it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 0 [2][37]. - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: Driven by macro - economic sentiment, they are expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 for both [2][41][44]. - **Silicon Ferrosilicon and Manganese Silico - Manganese**: Driven by the macro - economic market, they are expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 for both [2][46][48]. - **Coke**: The second - round price increase has been implemented, and it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1; Coking coal is restricted by supply - policy expectations, and it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 [2][50][52]. - **Steam Coal**: Daily consumption is recovering, and the price is expected to stabilize in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 0 [2][54][57]. Agricultural and Livestock Products - **Palm Oil**: Boosted by macro - economic factors, but caution should be exercised regarding sentiment reversal. - **Soybean Oil**: Follows the trend of the oilseed sector but is relatively weak among varieties. - **Soybean Meal**: Market sentiment is strong, and the price is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner. - **Soybean No. 1**: Technically, it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner. - **Corn**: Expected to move sideways. - **Sugar**: Expected to have narrow - range consolidation. - **Cotton**: Attention should be paid to changes in market sentiment. - **Egg**: The peak season arrives first, and the sentiment for culling hens decreases. - **Live Pig**: Macro - economic sentiment is strong, waiting for verification at the end of the month. - **Peanut**: Expected to move sideways [4]. Others - **Log**: Expected to have repeated sideways movements [2][58].

Group 1 - Canada has imposed a 25% tariff on Chinese steel, which has led to a loss of market share, while Australia is set to secure a new canola trade agreement with China, marking the end of years of trade freeze [1][11][15] - China's canola seed inventory has reached a low point, and Australia's nearshore supply capability allows for quick delivery to China, filling the gap left by Canada [3][23] - Canada's agricultural sector is facing severe drought, and the loss of canola exports to China exacerbates its economic challenges [11][29] Group 2 - Canada's actions appear to be a strategic move to appease the U.S., but this has resulted in economic isolation and a loss of significant agricultural contracts with China [7][15] - In contrast, Australia has shifted its approach under the Albanese government, focusing on national interests and re-establishing trade relations with China, leading to the removal of over 20 billion AUD in trade barriers [19][21] - The geographical advantage of Australia allows for faster shipping times to China compared to Canada, making Australian canola more competitive [23][31] Group 3 - China's market power and diversified supply sources, including increased imports from Russia and Kazakhstan, provide it with strong bargaining leverage in international trade [27][29] - China's domestic agricultural production is improving, ensuring stability in its supply chain despite external pressures [29][32] - The evolving agricultural trade landscape indicates a shift towards greater autonomy and diversification for China, allowing it to maintain control over its economic strategies [32]