Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The report suggests that the log 11 contract will fluctuate in the range of 800 yuan/cubic meter. The current market shows a pattern of inverted domestic and foreign prices, with the high foreign - market quotes providing cost support while domestic inventory has been declining for multiple weeks. Although it is still the off - season for demand, the "Golden September and Silver October" peak season is approaching, and the contract price is undervalued. It is recommended to lay out long - term positions for the peak - season expectation when the price is low. In the short term, due to the pressure from the price difference between high foreign quotes and weak domestic spot prices, import enthusiasm is suppressed, and the daily inventory withdrawal at ports remains high, leading to marginal improvement in supply and demand. However, since the peak - season demand has not started yet, it is advisable to stay on the sidelines for now [6][22]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Log 2511 Contract Trend Review No specific content for the contract trend review is provided in the report. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - **Spot Prices**: The spot price of 3.9 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine logs in Shandong is 750 yuan/cubic meter, with a monthly increase of 20 yuan/cubic meter; in Jiangsu, the 4 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine log price is 780 yuan/cubic meter, also with a monthly increase of 20 yuan/cubic meter. The CFR price of 4 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine from New Zealand is 114 US dollars/JAS square, down 2 US dollars from last week, and the import profit has narrowed. The price of radiata pine logs at Rizhao Port has remained stable at 750 yuan/cubic meter, and the Jiangsu market price is 780 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged from last week, with a regional price difference of 30 yuan/cubic meter [10][13]. - **New Zealand Log Shipment Volume and Ship Number**: In July 2025, New Zealand is expected to ship 1.955 million cubic meters of logs, a month - on - month increase of 13.19%, and the number of ships is expected to be 47, a month - on - month decrease of 5 [15]. - **China's Log Inventory**: As of August 30, China's log inventory was 3.17 million cubic meters, a month - on - month decrease of 30,000 cubic meters. Shandong's log inventory was 1.95 million cubic meters, and Jiangsu's was 0.96 million cubic meters. In terms of classification, radiata pine inventory was 2.56 million cubic meters, spruce log inventory was 0.2 million cubic meters, and North American log inventory was 0.2 million cubic meters [18]. - **Log Out - of - Warehouse Volume**: As of August 31, the average daily out - of - warehouse volume of logs at 13 ports was 64,200 cubic meters, with a monthly average daily increase of 11,000 cubic meters. Among them, the average daily total out - of - warehouse volume at 3 ports in Shandong was 35,700 cubic meters, and at 3 ports in Jiangsu was 23,200 cubic meters [20]. 3.3 Trading Strategy Logic The recent spot market has shown a weak - to - stable trend. The supply side has fluctuated significantly, with the actual arrival volume in the week of September 12 reaching 470,000 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 246,000 cubic meters, but the expected arrival volume this week will drop significantly to about 215,000 cubic meters. The demand side has been stable, with the average daily shipment volume increasing to 62,900 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 17,000 cubic meters. There have been structural changes in inventory, with coniferous logs generally shifting to an inventory - building pattern, with a weekly inventory increase of 80,000 cubic meters. Among them, radiata pine inventory increased by 80,000 cubic meters, while North American log inventory decreased by 10,000 cubic meters. Regionally, the inventory at Shandong ports was 1.83 million cubic meters, an increase of 17,000 cubic meters, and at Jiangsu ports was 917,800 cubic meters, an increase of 2,400 cubic meters [22].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: ★★★ (representing a clearer long - term trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently) [1] - Pulp: ★★★ [1] - Sugar: ★★☆ (representing a clear long/short trend and the market is fermenting) [1] - Apple: ★☆☆ (representing a bias towards long/short, with a driving force for price increase/decrease, but limited operability on the market) [1] - Timber: ☆☆☆ (representing a relatively balanced short - term long/short trend and poor operability on the current market, suggesting to wait and see) [1] - Natural Rubber: ★★★ [1] - 20 - rubber: ★★☆ [1] - Butadiene Rubber: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Views - The report analyzes the market conditions of various soft commodities including cotton, pulp, sugar, apple, timber, natural rubber, 20 - rubber, and butadiene rubber, and provides corresponding investment suggestions based on supply - demand relationships, price trends, and macro - factors [2][3][4] Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton futures continued to decline, and cotton spot sales were poor with most prices stable. Xinjiang cotton has a high probability of a bumper harvest, with potential output exceeding 7 million tons. There may be a large pre - sale volume of new cotton, but the impact is expected to be controllable. The expected opening price of machine - picked cotton is 6.2 - 6.5 yuan/kg. The cotton yarn market has general trading, and downstream orders are still not ideal. Macro - factors such as Sino - US trade negotiations should be noted. Temporarily wait and see [2] Sugar - Overnight, US sugar continued to decline. In the short term, Brazil's sugar production decreased year - on - year. In the medium term, the sugar - alcohol ratio is still at the upper edge of the historical range, and Brazil's sugar - making ratio may remain high next year. US sugar faces upward pressure. Domestically, Zhengzhou sugar declined weakly. This year's sales rhythm is fast, inventory is lower year - on - year, and the spot pressure is relatively light. The market focus has shifted to imports and the next crushing season's output estimate. The syrup import volume has decreased significantly this year, but the output of the 25/26 crushing season is uncertain. Pay attention to weather and sugarcane growth [3] Apple - The futures price fluctuated. The demand for early - maturing apples is good, and the spot market has high expectations for the opening price of late - maturing apples in October. However, the apple output in the 25/26 quarter is expected to change little year - on - year, and the supply side lacks bullish drivers. The storage volume of late - maturing apples in cold storage may be higher than expected. It is expected that the short - term futures price will continue to decline, and a bearish strategy is maintained [4] 20 - rubber, Natural Rubber, and Synthetic Rubber - Today, RU, NR, and BR all fluctuated, and the futures market sentiment was cautious. The domestic natural rubber spot price declined, the synthetic rubber spot price was stable with some increases, and the external butadiene port price declined. The global natural rubber supply has entered the high - yield period. The domestic butadiene rubber plant operating rate has dropped significantly this week. The domestic tire operating rate has slightly increased, and the tire inventory has increased. The total natural rubber inventory in Qingdao has decreased to 586,600 tons, and the butadiene social inventory has dropped to 12,600 tons. Demand is stable, natural rubber supply increases while inventory decreases, synthetic rubber supply and inventory both decrease. With the National Day holiday approaching, risk appetite is low. Adopt a wait - and - see strategy [6] Pulp - Pulp futures fluctuated narrowly. The spot price of coniferous pulp was stable, and the inventory of Chinese pulp ports decreased slightly compared to the previous period but was still at a high level year - on - year. The warehouse receipt digestion was slow. China's pulp import volume in August decreased month - on - month. The inflation is expected to be weak this year, and the PPI has marginally improved. The port inventory is high, the pulp supply is relatively loose, and the demand is general. Temporarily wait and see or trade within a range [7] Timber - The futures price fluctuated. The mainstream spot price was stable. The arrival volume last week decreased significantly month - on - month. The quotation of New Zealand radiata pine in September decreased by $2 month - on - month, and domestic traders' import willingness declined. The demand is entering the peak season, but the shipment volume has not increased significantly. The inventory is low, and the inventory pressure is relatively small. The supply - demand situation has improved, but the short - term upward momentum is insufficient. Temporarily wait and see [8]

1. Natural Rubber Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: The fundamentals of natural rubber have changed little. There is still support from the upstream cost side, while downstream enterprises are resistant to high - priced raw materials. The reference range for the 01 contract is 15,000 - 16,500. Follow - up attention should be paid to the raw material output in the peak season of the main producing areas and whether the La Niña phenomenon affects the supply. If the raw material supply is smooth, consider short - selling at high prices; if the supply is poor, the rubber price is expected to remain high [1]. - **Summary by Section**: - **Spot Price and Basis**: On September 10, the price of Yunnan Guofu mobile phone glue (SCRWF) in Shanghai dropped to 15,050 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.31%. The new spread decreased by 34.78%. The price of Thai standard mixed rubber remained unchanged at 15,000 yuan/ton. The price of cup rubber in the international market increased slightly, while the price of glue remained unchanged. The price of raw materials in Hainan increased by 1.49% [1]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 0.51%, the 1 - 5 spread increased by 22.22%, and the 5 - 9 spread decreased by 0.49% [1]. - **Fundamental Data**: In July, Thailand's production increased by 1.61%, Indonesia's by 12.09%, India's decreased by 2.17%, and China's decreased by 1.3%. The weekly开工率 of semi - steel tires and all - steel tires decreased. The domestic tire production in July decreased by 8.16%, while the export volume of new pneumatic rubber tires increased by 10.51%. The total import volume of natural rubber increased by 2.47%, and the import volume of natural and synthetic rubber (including latex) increased by 5.40%. The production cost of Thai dry glue increased, and the production profit margin of STR20 decreased significantly [1]. - **Inventory Change**: The bonded area inventory decreased by 0.64%, and the factory - warehouse futures inventory of natural rubber on the SHFE increased by 1.99%. The inbound and outbound rates of dry glue in Qingdao showed different changes [1]. 2. Polysilicon Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: In September, although there is a reduction in supply on the supply side, factory resumptions offset it, so the overall supply reduction is not obvious. On the demand side, the silicon wafer production schedule has increased slightly month - on - month, and the supply - demand situation in September may show a slight de - stocking pattern. The price increase of polysilicon has been gradually accepted by downstream enterprises, and the spot transmission mechanism is smooth. However, the futures market mainly trades policy expectations, and short - term price fluctuations should be vigilant [2]. - **Summary by Section**: - **Spot Price and Basis**: On September 10, the average price of N - type re - feed decreased by 0.10%, the N - type granular silicon price remained unchanged, and the N - type material basis increased by 30.47%. The prices of some silicon wafers, battery cells, and components remained stable, while some showed small changes [2]. - **Futures Price and Monthly Spread**: The main contract price decreased by 1.19%. The spread between the current month and the first - continuous contract increased by 104.65%, and the spreads between other contracts showed different degrees of change [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: Weekly, the silicon wafer production increased by 3.53%, and the polysilicon production decreased by 2.58%. Monthly, the polysilicon production increased by 23.31%, the import volume increased by 40.30%, the export volume increased by 5.96%, and the net export volume decreased by 14.92%. The silicon wafer production increased by 6.24%, the import volume decreased by 15.41%, the export volume increased by 11.37%, and the net export volume increased by 15.56%. The silicon wafer demand increased by 0.14% [2]. - **Inventory Change**: The polysilicon inventory decreased by 0.94%, the silicon wafer inventory decreased by 6.65%, and the polysilicon warehouse receipt increased by 7.28% [2]. 3. Industrial Silicon Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: From the cost side, raw material prices are rising, and the electricity price in the southwest region will increase during the dry season, raising the cost of industrial silicon. Although the current production of industrial silicon has increased month - on - month, there are news of capacity clearance, and small furnaces may be shut down. In the short - term, the supply - demand is in a tight balance. If some capacity is cleared in the long - term, the supply pressure will be reduced. It is recommended to try long positions at low prices, and the main price fluctuation range is expected to be 8,000 - 9,500 yuan/ton [3]. - **Summary by Section**: - **Spot Price and Basis**: On September 10, the prices of East China oxygen - passed SI5530 industrial silicon, East China SI4210 industrial silicon, and Xinjiang 99 silicon remained unchanged. The basis of different types of industrial silicon decreased to varying degrees [3]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 2509 - 2510 spread decreased by 206.25%, the 2510 - 2511 spread decreased by 66.67%, the 2511 - 2512 spread remained unchanged, the 2512 - 2601 spread increased, and the 2601 - 2602 spread decreased by 200.00% [3]. - **Fundamental Data**: Monthly, the national industrial silicon production increased by 14.01%, the production in Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Sichuan all increased, and the national and regional start - up rates also increased. The production of organic silicon DMC increased by 11.66%, the polysilicon production increased by 23.31%, the regenerative aluminum alloy production decreased by 1.60%, and the industrial silicon export volume increased by 8.32% [3]. - **Inventory Change**: The inventory in Xinjiang increased slightly, the factory - warehouse inventory in Yunnan and Sichuan decreased, the social inventory decreased by 0.74%, the warehouse receipt inventory increased slightly, and the non - warehouse receipt inventory decreased by 1.53% [3]. 4. Log Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: The log market is in a volatile pattern. The spot market is weakening, and the enthusiasm of traders for imports is decreasing. The arrival volume remains low, and the supply in September is expected to continue at a low level. The inventory is continuously decreasing, and the demand remains above 60,000 cubic meters but has not improved significantly. The futures valuation is relatively low, and it is in the stage of bottom - seeking. It is recommended to go long at low prices [4]. - **Summary by Section**: - **Futures and Spot Price**: On September 10, the 2509 contract of logs increased by 0.12%, the 2511 contract increased by 0.06%, and the 2601 contract decreased slightly. The spreads between different contracts and the basis of different contracts showed small changes. The spot prices of various types of logs in ports remained unchanged [4]. - **Supply**: Monthly, the port shipping volume decreased by 1.51%, and the number of departing ships from New Zealand to China, Japan, and South Korea decreased by 11.32%. The arrival volume of 12 ports in China last week was about 170,000 cubic meters, a new low this year, and the expected arrival volume this week is about 402,000 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 136% [4]. - **Inventory**: Weekly, the total inventory of coniferous logs in the country decreased to 2.94 million cubic meters as of September 5 [4]. - **Demand**: Weekly, the average daily outbound volume of logs decreased slightly but remained above 60,000 cubic meters as of September 5 [4]. 5. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: - **Soda Ash**: The futures market continues to be weak and volatile. The fundamental logic of oversupply persists. Although the inventory has not increased significantly this week, it has actually transferred to the middle and lower reaches, and the trade inventory has increased significantly. The weekly production has returned to a high level of 750,000 tons. In the medium - term, the downstream demand for soda ash will remain at the previous rigid - demand level. After the traditional summer maintenance season in the soda ash industry, the supply is high. If there is no actual capacity exit or load reduction, the inventory will be further pressured. It is recommended to short - sell at high prices on rebounds [5]. - **Glass**: The news of the conversion of coal - gas production lines to clean energy in the Shahe area at the beginning of the week triggered a rise in the futures market, but the specific conversion time is undetermined, and the expected shutdown time is limited. There are still some restart and ignition plans in the future. The factory inventory in the Shahe area is gradually increasing, and the middle - stream inventory has not been significantly reduced. The deep - processing orders have improved seasonally but are still weak. In the long - term, the real - estate cycle is at the bottom, and the industry needs to clear capacity to solve the over - supply problem. Short - term observation is recommended, and the actual demand in the peak season should be focused on in the medium - term [5]. - **Summary by Section**: - **Glass - related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of glass in different regions showed small changes. The prices of glass 2505 and 2509 decreased, and the spread between 05 contracts increased [5]. - **Soda Ash - related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of soda ash in different regions remained unchanged. The price of soda ash 2505 decreased slightly, the price of 2509 increased slightly, and the basis of 05 contracts increased [5]. - **Supply**: The start - up rate of soda ash increased by 4.55%, and the weekly production increased by 4.55%. The daily melting volume of float glass and photovoltaic glass remained unchanged [5]. - **Inventory**: The glass inventory increased by 0.77%, the soda ash factory - warehouse inventory decreased by 2.43%, the soda ash delivery - warehouse inventory increased by 8.03%, and the glass factory's soda ash inventory days decreased by 12.54% [5]. - **Real - estate Data**: The year - on - year changes in new construction area, construction area, completion area, and sales area showed different degrees of decline [5].

Group 1 - The most active gold futures for December 2025 rose by $34.67, closing at $3641.37 per ounce, with an increase of 0.96% [1] - The increase in gold prices was supported by weak U.S. employment data, which led to a significant drop in the U.S. dollar index, reaching a five-week low [1] - The U.S. Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate in August rose by 0.1 percentage points to 4.3%, marking a nearly four-year high [1] Group 2 - Non-farm payrolls in the U.S. increased by only 22,000 in August, a significant decline from the revised 79,000 in July and well below market expectations of 75,000 [1] - The report confirmed the trend of weakness in the U.S. labor market, strengthening market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September [1] - Canada and the U.S. agreed to hold technical negotiations regarding industry tariffs, focusing on reaching consensus on a series of smaller agreements to improve Canada's position [1] Group 3 - President Trump signed an executive order implementing a U.S.-Japan trade agreement, imposing tariffs of up to 15% on most Japanese imports [2] - The agreement includes a commitment from Japan to establish a $550 billion U.S. investment fund, while the U.S. will eliminate certain tariffs on aircraft, aircraft parts, and generic drugs [2] - The OPEC+ meeting is scheduled for September 7, with analysts suggesting that the organization may approve an increase in crude oil supply [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: Wide - amplitude oscillation due to repeated macro - expectations [2][4] - Rebar: Wide - amplitude oscillation [2][6] - Hot - rolled coil: Wide - amplitude oscillation [2][7] - Ferrosilicon: Wide - amplitude oscillation [2][11] - Silicomanganese: Wide - amplitude oscillation [2][11] - Coke: Wide - amplitude oscillation [2][14] - Coking coal: Wide - amplitude oscillation [2][14] - Logs: Oscillation and repetition [2][16] 2. Core Views - The prices of various commodities such as iron ore, rebar, hot - rolled coil, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, coking coal, and logs are in a state of wide - amplitude oscillation or oscillation and repetition, with the trend intensity of all commodities being 0, indicating a neutral market outlook [2][4][7] 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs Iron Ore - **Fundamental Tracking**: The futures price of iron ore (12601) closed at 777.0 yuan/ton, up 5.5 yuan/ton with a 0.71% increase. The positions increased by 12,928 hands. Among spot prices, imported ores like Carajás fines (65%), PB (61.5%), etc. all rose by 6.0 yuan/ton, while domestic ores remained stable. Some basis and spread values also changed slightly [4] - **Macro and Industry News**: In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [4] Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - **Fundamental Tracking**: The futures prices of RB2510 and HC2510 decreased. The trading volume and positions of RB2510 decreased, and those of HC2510 also changed. Spot prices in most regions decreased slightly. Some basis and spread values changed, such as the basis of RB2510 increasing by 3 yuan/ton and that of HC2510 decreasing by 10 yuan/ton [7] - **Macro and Industry News**: In July 2025, China's steel exports were 983.6 million tons, up 1.6% from the previous month, with the export price up 2.2%. From January to July, cumulative exports were 6798.3 million tons, up 11.0% year - on - year, but the export price was down 10.3%. In the steel union's weekly data on August 28, production, inventory, and apparent demand of some steel products changed [8][9] Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Fundamental Tracking**: The futures prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese decreased. The trading volume and positions of different contracts changed. Spot prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese in Inner Mongolia were 5250 yuan/ton and 5680 yuan/ton respectively. Some basis and spread values changed, such as the ferrosilicon basis increasing by 8 yuan/ton [11] - **Macro and Industry News**: On September 3, the prices of 72 and 75 ferrosilicon in different regions were reported. In May and June 2025, India's silicomanganese export volume changed month - on - month and year - on - year [12][13] Coke and Coking Coal - **Fundamental Tracking**: The futures prices of JM2601 and J2601 decreased. The trading volume and positions of JM2601 increased, while those of J2601 changed slightly. Spot prices of coking coal and coke remained stable. Some basis and spread values changed, such as the basis of JM2601 in Shanxi increasing by 6.5 yuan/ton [14] - **Macro and Industry News**: In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [14] Logs - **Fundamental Tracking**: The closing prices of different log contracts decreased, and the trading volume and positions of some contracts changed significantly. Spot prices of most log varieties remained stable. Some basis and spread values changed, such as the spot - 2509 basis decreasing by 46.3% [17] - **Macro and Industry News**: In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [19]

Core Insights - The ISM reported that U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August, primarily due to a decline in output, indicating ongoing challenges in the manufacturing sector [1] - However, the new orders index expanded for the first time since the beginning of the year, and the prices index reached its lowest level since February, suggesting a reduction in price volatility caused by tariffs [1] Manufacturing Index Summary - The ISM manufacturing index for August was 48.7, below the expected 49 and previous value of 48, indicating continued contraction as it remains below the neutral level of 50 [1] - The new orders index rose to 51.4, significantly above the expected 48 and previous 47.1, marking the largest monthly increase since early last year [3] - The output index fell to 47.8, dropping 3.6 points and indicating a return to contraction for the first time in three months [3] - The employment index slightly increased to 43.8 but remains one of the weakest levels since the pandemic, below the expected 45 and previous 43.4 [3] - The prices paid index was 63.7, lower than the expected 65 and previous 64.8, indicating a decrease in price pressures [3] Industry Performance - The ISM survey indicated that 10 industries experienced contraction, particularly in paper products, wood, plastics and rubber, and transportation equipment manufacturing, while 7 industries showed expansion [5] - The overall demand remains weak due to tariff uncertainties, with 69% of manufacturing GDP in contraction, although the proportion of industries in severe contraction has slightly decreased [6] Economic Context - Consumer spending in July grew at the fastest pace in four months, driven mainly by expenditures on big-ticket items like automobiles [7] - The Markit manufacturing PMI for August was reported at 53, slightly below the expected 53.3, indicating a robust performance in the manufacturing sector [8] - The chief economist at S&P Global noted that the manufacturing sector showed strong expansion over the summer, with increased hiring to meet new orders and backlogs, suggesting potential economic uplift in Q3 [9]

Core Viewpoint - Canada has decided to eliminate retaliatory tariffs on most U.S. imports, impacting approximately $21 billion in U.S. exports to Canada, including various consumer goods and appliances [3][4]. Group 1: Trade Relations and Tariffs - Canada will maintain tariffs on U.S. automobiles, steel, and aluminum temporarily, indicating a strong stance in these critical sectors [4]. - The decision to adjust negotiation strategies comes amid pressure from domestic, regional, and international factors, including the urgency created by other G7 members reaching trade agreements with the U.S. [7]. - The Canadian economy is facing challenges, with a reported GDP decline of 0.4% in Q2, following a 0.5% growth in Q1, and significant drops in exports of vehicles and machinery due to U.S. tariffs [7][8]. Group 2: Future Trade Frictions - Ongoing discussions focus on five strategic areas: steel, aluminum, automobiles, copper, and softwood lumber, with existing tariffs on non-compliant imports from Canada [11]. - The U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper and increased anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood, raising the total tariff rate to 35.19% [11]. - The uncertainty surrounding negotiations has led to a decrease in foreign investment in Canada, with expectations that the U.S. may push for higher localization ratios and wage alignment in future talks [12].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views - The report provides trend judgments and fundamental data for various commodities in the black series, including iron ore, rebar, hot - rolled coils, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, coking coal, and logs. Most commodities are expected to have wide - range fluctuations, while ferrosilicon and silicomanganese are expected to have weak fluctuations due to poor market sentiment [2][4][6][7][10][13][15]. Summary of Each Commodity Iron Ore - **Trend Judgment**: Wide - range fluctuations due to repeated macro - expectations [2][4]. - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of the I2601 contract was 787.5 yuan/ton, down 3 yuan/ton or 0.38%. Imported ore prices generally decreased, with Kafan (65%) down 2 yuan/ton to 891 yuan/ton. The trend strength is 0 [4]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coils - **Trend Judgment**: Both are expected to have wide - range fluctuations [2][6][7]. - **Fundamental Data**: For rebar, the RB2510 contract closed at 3,090 yuan/ton, down 26 yuan/ton or 0.83%. For hot - rolled coils, the HC2510 contract closed at 3,355 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan/ton or 0.21%. The trend strength for both is 0 [7]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Trend Judgment**: Weak fluctuations due to poor market sentiment [2][10]. - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of the ferrosilicon 2511 contract was 5,566 yuan/ton, down 58 yuan/ton. The closing price of the silicomanganese 2511 contract was 5,776 yuan/ton, down 52 yuan/ton. The trend strength for both is 0 [10]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Trend Judgment**: Wide - range fluctuations [2][13]. - **Fundamental Data**: The JM2601 coking coal contract closed at 1,151 yuan/ton, down 24 yuan/ton or 2.0%. The J2601 coke contract closed at 1,643 yuan/ton, down 29.5 yuan/ton or 1.8%. The trend strength for both is 0 [13]. Logs - **Trend Judgment**: Repeated fluctuations [2][15]. - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of the 2509 log contract was 777, down 1.6% from the previous day and 3.3% from the previous week. The trend strength is 0 [16].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Zhongmu International (01822) reported a decline in revenue and a loss for the six months ending June 30, 2025, indicating challenges in its timber-related business [1] - The company achieved revenue of HKD 144 million, a decrease of 15.56% year-on-year [1] - The loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 929,000, which represents a reduction of 60.65% compared to the previous year [1] - The basic loss per share was HKD 0.13 [1] Group 2 - The decrease in revenue was primarily due to a decline in the turnover of the timber-related business, which fell from approximately HKD 170 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024, to about HKD 133 million during the reporting period [1]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongmu International (01822) reported a revenue of HKD 144 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 15.56% [1] - The company recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 929,000, which is a reduction of 60.65% compared to the previous year [1] - Basic loss per share was HKD 0.13 [1] Revenue Analysis - The decline in revenue is primarily attributed to the timber-related business, which saw a drop in turnover from approximately HKD 170 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024, to about HKD 133 million during the reporting period [1]