Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current geopolitical risks in the crude oil market are still uncertain. Although OPEC has increased production slightly more than expected, the fundamentals are still in a tight - balance. The overall crude oil market is in a long - short game between strong reality and weak expectations. It is recommended that investors control risks and adopt a wait - and - see approach [2] - For methanol, the domestic market is likely to show a pattern of both supply and demand weakening. After the sentiment cools down, it is expected that the price will hardly have a large - scale unilateral trend. It is recommended to wait and see [4] - Regarding urea, the domestic urea supply - demand situation is acceptable, with support at the lower price level, but the upside is also restricted by high supply. It is more advisable to pay attention to short - long opportunities on dips [6] - For rubber, it is expected to be easier to rise than fall in the second half of the year. A long - position mindset should be maintained for the medium - term, and long positions should be gradually established in batches. For the short - term, a neutral mindset is recommended, with short - term operations and quick in - and - out trading. Attention should be paid to the band - trading opportunity of going long on RU2601 and short on RU2509 [10] - In the PVC market, under the expectation of strong supply and weak demand, the main logic of the market is still inventory reduction and weakening. The market is currently rebounding driven by the rebound of the black building materials sector, but will still be under pressure due to the weak fundamental expectations [12] - The price of styrene is expected to fluctuate with a downward bias. The short - term geopolitical impact has subsided, and BZN is expected to recover [14] - For polyethylene, the price is expected to remain volatile. The short - term contradiction has shifted from cost - driven downward movement to high - maintenance - boosted inventory reduction, and there are no new capacity commissioning plans in July [17] - The price of polypropylene is expected to be bearish in July. However, the LL - PP spread has formed a bottom and is expected to gradually widen in the second half of the year [18] - For PX, after the end of the maintenance season, the load remains high. In the third quarter, due to the commissioning of new PTA plants, PX is expected to continue inventory reduction. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips following the trend of crude oil [20][21] - For PTA, in July, the expected increase in maintenance volume will lead to a slight inventory reduction, and the processing fee has support. The demand side is slightly under pressure, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips following PX [22] - For ethylene glycol, the inventory reduction in ports is expected to gradually slow down. The fundamental situation is weak, but it may be stronger in the short - term due to unexpected shutdowns of Saudi Arabian plants. Attention should be paid to the opportunity of shorting on rallies [23] Summary by Directory Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: As of Friday, WTI's main crude oil futures closed down $0.18, a 0.27% decline, at $67; Brent's main crude oil futures closed down $0.34, a 0.49% decline, at $68.51; INE's main crude oil futures closed down 2.80 yuan, a 0.55% decline, at 503.5 yuan [1] - **Data**: European ARA weekly data showed that gasoline inventories decreased by 0.21 million barrels to 9.15 million barrels, a 2.23% decrease; diesel inventories increased by 0.55 million barrels to 14.35 million barrels, a 4.00% increase; fuel oil inventories decreased by 0.57 million barrels to 6.10 million barrels, an 8.48% decrease; naphtha inventories decreased by 0.39 million barrels to 5.23 million barrels, a 6.89% decrease; aviation kerosene inventories decreased by 0.76 million barrels to 6.10 million barrels, an 11.03% decrease; the total refined oil inventories decreased by 1.37 million barrels to 40.93 million barrels, a 3.23% decrease [1] Methanol - **Market Quotes on July 4**: The 09 contract fell 15 yuan/ton to 2399 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 15 yuan/ton, with a basis of +46 [4] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: Upstream maintenance has increased, and the operating rate has declined from a high level. Overseas plant operating rates have returned to medium - high levels. The market has gradually priced in the overseas supply disruptions, and market fluctuations have narrowed. On the demand side, the olefin plants at ports have reduced their loads, and it is the off - season for traditional demand, with the operating rate declining. After the recent decline in methanol prices, the downstream profit has improved, but the overall level is still low, and the methanol spot valuation is still high. It is expected that the upside space is limited in the off - season [4] Urea - **Market Quotes on July 4**: The 09 contract fell 2 yuan/ton to 1735 yuan/ton, and the spot price rose 20 yuan/ton, with a basis of +55 [6] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The short - term domestic operating rate has declined, and the supply pressure has been relieved. The overall corporate profit is at a medium - low level, and cost support is expected to gradually strengthen. On the demand side, the compound fertilizer operating rate has continued to decline, but it is expected to bottom out and rebound with the start of autumn fertilizer pre - sales. Export container shipping is still ongoing, and port inventories have increased significantly. The subsequent demand is concentrated on compound fertilizer autumn fertilizers and exports [6] Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU have adjusted downward in a volatile manner [8] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: Bulls believe that the weather, rubber forest conditions, and relevant policies in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, may lead to rubber production cuts, and rubber prices usually rise in the second half of the year. Bears believe that the macro - economic outlook has deteriorated, it is the seasonal off - season for demand, and the production cut may be less than expected [8] - **Operating Rates and Inventories**: As of July 3, 2025, the operating load of all - steel tires of Shandong tire enterprises was 63.73%, 1.89 percentage points lower than the previous week and 1.55 percentage points higher than the same period last year. The operating load of semi - steel tires of domestic tire enterprises was 70.04%, 7.64 percentage points lower than the previous week and 9.02 percentage points lower than the same period last year. Tire enterprises' shipping rhythm has slowed down, and inventory is under pressure. As of June 29, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 129.3 million tons, a 0.7 - million - ton increase, or a 0.6% increase; the total inventory of dark - colored rubber was 78.9 million tons, a 1.2% increase; the total inventory of light - colored rubber was 50.5 million tons, a 0.3% decrease. The inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao was 50.66 (+1.19) million tons [9][10] PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC09 contract fell 8 yuan to 4906 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4800 (+20) yuan/ton, with a basis of - 106 (+28) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 97 (+13) yuan/ton [12] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The overall operating rate of PVC this week was 77.4%, a 0.7% decrease. The downstream operating rate was 42.9%, a 0.1% increase. Factory inventories were 38.6 million tons (-0.9), and social inventories were 59.2 million tons (+1.7). The corporate profit pressure has further increased, and there are many maintenance plans recently, but the production volume remains high, and there are expectations of multiple plant commissionings in the short - term. The domestic operating rate is still weak compared with previous years and is gradually entering the off - season. In July, India's anti - dumping measures are expected to be implemented, and exports are expected to weaken. The cost support is expected to weaken as the calcium carbide production restriction eases [12] Styrene - **Market Quotes**: Spot prices have fallen, while futures prices have risen, and the basis has weakened [14] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The market is awaiting the OPEC+ meeting's decision on production increase over the weekend. The cost of pure benzene has increased, and the supply is relatively abundant. The profit of ethylbenzene dehydrogenation has increased, and the styrene operating rate has continued to rise. Styrene port inventories have increased. It is the seasonal off - season, and the overall operating rate of the three S products on the demand side has decreased. The short - term geopolitical impact has subsided, and BZN is expected to recover. It is expected that the styrene price will fluctuate with a downward bias [14] Polyolefins Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: Futures prices have fallen. The主力 contract closed at 7282 yuan/ton, a 2 - yuan decrease [17] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The market is awaiting the OPEC+ meeting's decision on production increase. The spot price of polyethylene has fallen, and the PE valuation has limited downward space. Traders' inventories at a high level have started to decline marginally, which provides some support for prices. It is the seasonal off - season, and the order volume of agricultural films on the demand side has decreased marginally, with the overall operating rate fluctuating downward. The short - term contradiction has shifted from cost - driven downward movement to high - maintenance - boosted inventory reduction, and there are no new capacity commissioning plans in July. The polyethylene price is expected to remain volatile [17] Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: Futures prices have risen. The主力 contract closed at 7078 yuan/ton, a 4 - yuan increase [18] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The profit of Shandong refineries has stopped falling and rebounded, and the operating rate is expected to gradually recover. On the demand side, the downstream operating rate is seasonally declining. It is expected that the polypropylene price will be bearish in July. The LL - PP spread has formed a bottom and is expected to gradually widen in the second half of the year [18] PX & PTA & MEG PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX09 contract fell 68 yuan to 6672 yuan, and PX CFR fell 9 dollars to 840 dollars. The basis was 254 yuan (-5), and the 9 - 1 spread was 90 yuan (-40) [20] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The Chinese PX operating rate was 81%, a 2.8% decrease; the Asian operating rate was 74.1%, a 1.1% increase. Some domestic plants have reduced their loads or undergone maintenance, while some overseas plants have restarted or increased their loads. In June, South Korea's PX exports to China were 34 million tons, a 3.7 - million - ton increase year - on - year. The inventory at the end of May was 434.6 million tons, a 16.5 - million - ton decrease month - on - month. The PXN was 271 dollars (-11), and the naphtha crack spread was 73 dollars (+8). After the end of the maintenance season, the PX load remains high. In the third quarter, due to the commissioning of new PTA plants, PX is expected to continue inventory reduction. The current valuation is at a neutral level [20][21] PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA09 contract fell 36 yuan/ton to 4710 yuan, and the East China spot price fell 55 yuan to 4835 yuan. The basis was 97 yuan (-30), and the 9 - 1 spread was 60 yuan (-24) [22] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The PTA operating rate was 78.2%, a 0.5% increase. The downstream operating rate was 90.6%, a 0.8% decrease. Some downstream plants have undergone maintenance or reduced their loads. On June 27, the social inventory (excluding credit warehouse receipts) was 211.7 million tons, a 0.3 - million - ton decrease. The spot processing fee of PTA fell 7 yuan to 292 yuan, and the futures processing fee rose 9 yuan to 333 yuan. In July, the expected increase in maintenance volume will lead to a slight inventory reduction, and the processing fee has support. The polyester fiber inventory pressure is low, and it is not expected to significantly reduce production, but the bottle - chip plants have plans to reduce production. The demand side is slightly under pressure [22] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG09 contract fell 11 yuan/ton to 4277 yuan, and the East China spot price fell 5 yuan to 4365 yuan. The basis was 76 (0), and the 9 - 1 spread was - 36 yuan (0) [23] - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The ethylene glycol operating rate was 66.5%, a 0.7% decrease. Some domestic and overseas plants have undergone maintenance or restarted. The downstream operating rate was 90.6%, a 0.8% decrease. Some downstream plants have undergone maintenance. The import arrival forecast was 15 million tons, and the East China departure volume on July 3 was 1 million tons. Port inventories were 54.5 million tons, a 7.7 - million - ton decrease. The naphtha - based production profit was - 483 yuan, the domestic ethylene - based production profit was - 828 yuan, and the coal - based production profit was 1028 yuan. The cost of ethylene remained unchanged at 850 dollars, and the price of Yulin pit - mouth bituminous coal fines increased to 490 yuan. It is expected that the port inventory reduction will gradually slow down, and the fundamental situation is weak, but it may be stronger in the short - term due to unexpected shutdowns of Saudi Arabian plants [23]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Views Crude Oil - Oil prices are likely to loosen significantly but difficult to form a strong trend. Short - term can be treated with a bearish mindset, with WTI running in the range of [64, 67], Brent in [65, 69], and SC in [480, 520]. Pay attention to the opportunity of the monthly spread declining in the arbitrage end, and capture the opportunity of increased volatility in the options end [2]. Methanol - The inland market has limited short - term decline space supported by centralized maintenance in July. The port market faces dual pressures: the expected import in July reaches 1.2 million tons, and the planned maintenance of coastal MTO will weaken olefin demand, with the port expected to turn to slight inventory accumulation in July [5]. Urea - The short - term core driver comes from the emotional resonance of macro - policies and export expectations. The disk still has room to rise above 10,000 but is restricted by demand - side support [7][8]. Polyolefins (LLDPE and PP) - Both PP and PE show a supply contraction trend. The cost side has more valuation repair, and the July balance sheet shows a de - stocking expectation, but there is still an overall pressure. Short - term, pay attention to the support brought by de - stocking, and for PP, it is recommended to opportunistically arrange short positions when the price rebounds to the 7200 - 7300 range [12]. Styrene - The supply of styrene is expected to increase, while the demand is weakening at the margin, and the port inventory is continuously increasing. The basis has dropped significantly. The short - term supply - demand expectation of styrene is weak, and the cost - side support is limited, so it is expected to gradually face pressure [31]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: The short - term is under pressure, but considering the downstream PTA device production in August, the PXN downward space is limited, and the absolute price may fluctuate with oil prices, showing a short - term shock and a medium - term weakening trend [37]. - **PTA**: The short - term absolute price is under pressure, and it is recommended to be bearish when above 4800, conduct TA9 - 1 reverse arbitrage, and short the PTA processing fee at high levels [37]. - **MEG**: The supply - demand is gradually turning to looseness, and the price is under pressure in the short - term. Pay attention to the pressure at 4400 for EG09 and conduct EG9 - 1 reverse arbitrage at high levels [37]. - **Short - fiber**: The supply - demand is weak on both sides, and the absolute price fluctuates weakly with raw materials. It is recommended to operate in the 6350 - 6650 range for PF08 and expand the processing fee at low levels [37]. - **Bottle - chip**: The supply has an improvement expectation, and the absolute price follows the cost side. It is recommended to operate similarly to PTA, conduct PR8 - 9 positive arbitrage at low levels, and expand the processing fee at the lower edge of the 350 - 600 yuan/ton range [37]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 7, Brent was at $67.78/barrel, down $0.52 or - 0.76% from July 3; WTI was at $65.98/barrel, down $1.02 or - 1.52%. The spreads such as Brent - WTI remained unchanged at 0.00%, while many monthly spreads and other spreads showed declines [2]. - **Driving Factors**: Supply expansion suppresses market sentiment, and the weakening of macro and geopolitical risk premiums reduces the disturbance to the market. OPEC+ plans to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, and the actual increase from April - July is lower than the target. Demand - side inventory has increased, and the macro - situation has relatively eased [2]. Methanol - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 7, MA2601 closed at 2437, down 0.53% from July 3; MA2509 closed at 2399, down 0.62%. The MA91 spread decreased by 2 to - 38, with a change of 5.56% [5]. - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise inventory increased by 3.14% to 35.228%, port inventory increased by 0.47% to 67.4 million tons, and social inventory increased by 1.37% to 102.6 [5]. - **Operating Rates**: Upstream domestic enterprise operating rate decreased by 3.19% to 75.61%, and some downstream operating rates such as formaldehyde decreased, while some such as MTBE increased [5]. Urea - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, the 01 - contract closed at 1702, up 0.18% from July 3; the 09 - contract closed at 1735, down 0.12%. The UR - MA main - contract spread was - 664, up 13 from July 3 [7]. - **Positions**: The long positions of the top 20 increased by 66 to 125,746, with a change of 0.05%, and the short positions of the top 20 decreased by 6830 to 135,833, with a change of - 4.79% [7]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic urea daily production increased by 1.03% to 19.68 million tons, and the factory - inventory decreased by 7.06% to 101.85 million tons on a weekly basis [7]. Polyolefins (LLDPE and PP) - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, L2601 closed at 7243, down 0.26% from July 3; L2509 closed at 7282, down 0.03%. The L2509 - 2601 spread increased by 17 to 39, with a change of 77.27% [12]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventory decreased by 2.19% to 43.8 million tons, and PP enterprise inventory decreased by 2.55% to 57.0 million tons [12]. - **Operating Rates**: PE device operating rate increased by 3.95% to 79.5%, and PP device operating rate decreased by 0.4% to 79.3% [12]. Styrene - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, styrene East - China spot price was 7650, up 1.1% from July 3; EB futures 2508 closed at 7297, up 0.5%. The EB basis (08) increased by 45 to 353, with a change of 14.6% [31]. - **Inventory**: The East - China port inventory of styrene increased by 7.6% to 9.63 million tons from June 25 to July 2 [31]. - **Operating Rates**: The styrene operating rate increased by 0.8% to 74.5% from June 27 to July 4, while some downstream operating rates such as PS + EPS decreased [31]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, PTA East - China spot price was 4835, down 1.1% from July 3; TA futures 2509 closed at 4710, down 0.8%. The PX - naphtha spread decreased by 11 to 261, with a change of - 4.0% [37]. - **Inventory**: MEG port inventory decreased by 12.4% to 54.5 million tons from June 23 to June 30 [37]. - **Operating Rates**: The PTA operating rate remained unchanged at 77.7% from June 27 to July 4, and the MEG comprehensive operating rate decreased by 1.1% to 66.5% [37].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9]. - For each sector, some varieties are selected to provide option strategies and suggestions [9]. - Option strategy reports for each option variety are compiled based on underlying market analysis, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions [9]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc [4]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. The report provides these data for different option varieties [5]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of option underlying are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interests of call and put options. The report lists these levels for various option varieties [6]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The report provides data on at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, average annual implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, historical 20 - day volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility for different option varieties [7]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentals show changes in US crude oil inventories, production, and the number of active rigs and fracturing fleets. The market is short - term bearish. Option factors indicate high historical implied volatility, increasing short - selling power, a pressure level of 660, and a support level of 450. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: Fundamentals are affected by geopolitical concerns and import cost changes. The market is short - term bearish. Option factors show relatively high implied volatility, increasing short - selling power, a pressure level of 5100, and a support level of 4000. Strategies are similar to those of crude oil [10]. 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Fundamentals involve port inventory and MTO device utilization. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. Option factors indicate relatively high implied volatility, a fluctuating market, a pressure level of 2950, and a support level of 2200. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Fundamentals are related to market prices and supply - demand structure. The market shows weak bearish fluctuations. Option factors show implied volatility around the historical average, weakening market, a pressure level of 4350, and a support level of 4300. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Fundamentals involve production volume changes. The market shows weak bearish fluctuations. Option factors show implied volatility around the historical average, weakening market, a pressure level of 7500, and a support level of 6800. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Fundamentals involve exchange inventories. The market shows low - level consolidation. Option factors show implied volatility around the average, increasing short - selling power, a pressure level of 21000, and a support level of 13000. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination [12]. 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Fundamentals involve inventory changes. The market shows sharp fluctuations. Option factors indicate high historical implied volatility, weakening market, a pressure level of 5800, and a support level of 4500. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination [13]. 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Fundamentals involve inventory and profit changes. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. Option factors show decreasing implied volatility, a weak market, a pressure level of 2400, and a support level of 2200. Strategies include constructing a bear - spread put option combination and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [14]. - **Soda Ash**: Fundamentals involve supply - demand and market sentiment. The market shows weak bearish low - level consolidation. Option factors show implied volatility around the historical average, a weak and fluctuating market, a pressure level of 1220, and a support level of 1120. Strategies include constructing a bear - spread put option combination, a short - bearish call + put option combination, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.5.7 Other Options - **Urea**: Fundamentals involve supply - demand differences and inventory changes. The market shows bearish fluctuations. Option factors show implied volatility below the historical average, a weakening market, a pressure level of 1900, and a support level of 1700. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15].

Core Viewpoint - The uncertainty surrounding the U.S. tariff policy is causing significant turmoil in global markets, with mixed signals from the Trump administration leading to confusion about the effective dates of tariffs [1][13]. Market Reactions - Asian stock markets mostly declined, with the Nikkei 225 and Thailand's SET index both dropping approximately 0.5%. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index fell by 0.6% [1]. - U.S. stock index futures also faced pressure, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures both down about 0.5% [1]. - Commodity prices generally decreased, with gold dropping over $20 to $3314 per ounce, and copper falling for the third consecutive day to $9821 per ton [1][6]. Commodity Market Impact - The uncertainty in trade policies has led to widespread declines in commodity prices, with iron ore prices in Singapore down 0.3% to $95.60 per ton, and futures for steel in Dalian and Shanghai also declining [6]. - Brent crude oil prices fell by 0.6% to $67.8 per barrel, while WTI crude oil prices decreased by 1.4% to $64.7 per barrel, influenced by both tariff policies and OPEC+ decisions to increase production [7]. Bond Market Response - There was an increase in demand for safe-haven bonds, with the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds dropping nearly 2 basis points to 4.326% [10]. - The U.S. dollar index slightly rose to 97.071, while the euro to dollar exchange rate remained stable at 1.1771, close to last week's high of 1.1830 [10].

Group 1: Overall Market Analysis - The expiration of the tariff suspension period has cooled global risk appetite. The US tax - cut bill has been passed, and countries face pressure to reach trade agreements with the US, leading to a slight decline in the US dollar index. In China, the PMI data in June continued to rise, and domestic consumption policies and the "anti - involution" emphasis have boosted domestic risk appetite. The short - term recovery of foreign markets and the appreciation of the RMB have also improved market sentiment [2]. - The overall view on asset classes is that the stock index is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term, with cautious long positions recommended; treasury bonds are expected to fluctuate at a high level, with cautious observation recommended; in the commodity sector, black metals are expected to rebound from low - level fluctuations, with cautious long positions; non - ferrous metals are expected to fluctuate strongly, with cautious long positions; energy and chemicals are expected to fluctuate, with cautious observation; precious metals are expected to fluctuate at a high level, with cautious long positions [2]. Group 2: Stock Index - Driven by sectors such as cross - border payment, gaming, and banking, the domestic stock market continued to rise. The recovery of China's June PMI data, strengthened domestic consumption policies, and the "anti - involution" emphasis have boosted domestic risk appetite. The short - term recovery of foreign markets and RMB appreciation have also improved market sentiment. The trading logic focuses on domestic incremental stimulus policies and trade negotiation progress. Short - term macro - upward momentum has increased. It is recommended to be cautiously long in the short term [3]. Group 3: Precious Metals - The precious metals market oscillated last week. With the Middle - East cease - fire agreement, the focus shifted to the Russia - Ukraine war, and overall risk cooled in the short term. The approaching tariff deadline and the US - Vietnam agreement have increased optimistic tariff expectations. However, trade negotiations between the US and other countries are still ongoing. The better - than - expected non - farm data has cooled the expectation of interest - rate cuts, and the rebound of US bond yields has suppressed gold prices. The "Big Beautiful Act" will increase debt pressure, providing long - term support for gold. The tariff negotiation situation will be the main short - term influencing factor, and the volatility of gold is expected to rise in the short term [5]. Group 4: Black Metals Steel - The domestic steel futures and spot markets rebounded slightly last Friday, but trading volume remained low. Overseas, tariff policies need attention; domestically, the "anti - involution" policy is a factor. The news of Tangshan's production restrictions led to a rebound in the futures market, increasing speculative demand, but the off - season still affected terminal demand. On the supply side, the impact of production - restriction policies emerged, with a 1.44 - million - ton week - on - week decline in hot - metal production, while the output of finished products still increased slightly. Cost support remained strong. The steel market is expected to be strong in the short term [6]. Iron Ore - The spot price of iron ore was flat last Friday, and the futures price rebounded slightly. Hot - metal production decreased by 1.44 million tons last week after two consecutive weeks of rebound, indicating the effect of production - restriction policies. The implementation of production - restriction policies needs further attention. In terms of supply, the shipping volume decreased by 149 million tons week - on - week, and the arrival volume increased by 178 million tons. Although the second and third quarters are the peak shipping seasons, the shipping volume may decline after the end - of - quarter rush. The port inventory increased by 46.67 million tons. Iron ore is expected to be strong in the short term due to macro factors but may decline in the medium term [6]. Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron - The spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese were flat last Friday. The output of five major steel products increased, and the demand for ferroalloys was fair. The price of silicon manganese 6517 in the northern market was 5480 - 5530 yuan/ton, and in the southern market, it was 5500 - 5550 yuan/ton. The futures price rebounded slightly, driving up the spot price of manganese ore. The start - up rate of silicon manganese enterprises increased by 1.13% to 40.34%, and the daily output increased by 125 tons. The inventory of silicon iron enterprises is being depleted slowly, and prices are expected to adjust narrowly in the short term. The silicon iron and silicon manganese markets are expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term [7][8]. Group 5: Non - Ferrous Metals and New Energy Copper - Tariff news is uncertain. Although Trump threatened higher tariffs, it may be a negotiation strategy. The US is likely to impose at least a 10% tariff in the long run. The non - farm data was better than expected, but the private - sector employment slowed, and the expectation of interest - rate cuts cooled. In 2025, China's refined copper output continued to increase. From January to May, the copper output reached 6.593 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 11.4%. After excluding sample expansion, the increase was still 6.7%. Despite high production, the copper inventory is in good condition, at a relatively low level [9]. Aluminum - The aluminum price fell slightly last Friday, affected by the overall decline in commodities. The weighted open interest of Shanghai aluminum decreased by 7654 lots. The LME inventory continued to increase. Domestic aluminum ingots and aluminum rods started to accumulate inventory, indicating the end of the de - stocking phase. The inventory is expected to remain stable or increase, following the seasonal trend. The warehouse receipts increased significantly [9]. Aluminum Alloy - The industry has entered the off - season, with weak growth in manufacturing orders. However, the tight supply of scrap aluminum has supported the price of cast aluminum alloy from the cost side. The price is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term, but the upside is limited due to weak demand [9]. Tin - On the supply side, the combined start - up rate of Yunnan and Jiangxi increased by 7.13% for two consecutive weeks, although still at a relatively low level. The supply from Myanmar's Wa State is becoming more relaxed. On the demand side, the photovoltaic industry, an important downstream of tin solder, is in the off - season, with a decrease in orders. The demand for lead - acid batteries is weak, and the demand for tin - plated sheets and tin chemicals is stable. As the tin price rises, the downstream is hesitant to buy, and the inventory increased by 658 tons this week. The price is expected to fluctuate in the short term, and the upside will be restricted in the medium term due to high - tariff risks,复产 expectations, and declining demand [10][11]. Lithium Carbonate - On the supply side, there is a contradiction between strong expectations and weak reality. The "anti - involution" policy has boosted the macro - sentiment, and the price of lithium carbonate has fluctuated strongly. The price of lithium ore has rebounded significantly, but the production of lithium carbonate remains high due to reduced smelting losses. On the demand side, the output of power cells decreased in June, but the output of energy - storage cells increased significantly. In July, the production of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials and batteries increased. The current price is close to the cost of mica - integrated production, providing strong cost support [11]. Industrial Silicon - There are short - term positive impacts, and it is expected to fluctuate strongly. The start - up rate in the southwest increased last week, but the number of open furnaces in the north decreased, leading to a decline in weekly output. The "anti - involution" theme has boosted expectations [11]. Polysilicon - It is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term, driven by the production cut of industrial silicon and the "anti - involution" theme. Due to high industry concentration, the price has greater elasticity. The supply - demand situation remains weak, and the prices of downstream silicon wafers, battery cells, and components continue to decline [12]. Group 6: Energy and Chemicals Crude Oil - OPEC+ has unexpectedly increased daily production by 548,000 barrels, and with continued production growth in South America in the second half of the year, the downward trend of oil prices is more certain. Although the short - term spot price has not been clearly affected by over - supply, it may be supported in the short term, but refinery profits may be affected after the peak - season profit period, and purchasing willingness may decline [13]. Asphalt - The oil price is running at a low level, and the asphalt price is expected to fluctuate strongly. The shipment volume has improved slightly, and the factory inventory is being depleted slowly. The basis has rebounded, and the social inventory has limited accumulation. As the demand approaches the peak season, the inventory depletion situation needs to be monitored. It will continue to fluctuate at a high level following the oil price in the short term [14]. PX - After the premium of crude oil was reversed, the strong trend of PX changed, and the overseas price weakened to $840. The PXN spread reached $250, and the industry profit declined significantly. The recovery of PTA's start - up rate will provide some support for PX, and the weakening trend of PX may be slower than that of its downstream [14]. PTA - The tightness of the spot market has been significantly relieved, the port inventory has increased, and the basis has declined. The downstream start - up rate has continued to decline to 90.2%. There is still room for the downstream start - up rate to decline, and with the downward trend of crude oil prices due to production increases, the PTA price still has some downward space [14]. Ethylene Glycol - The port inventory has been depleted to 540,000 tons. The overall start - up rate has declined, reducing supply pressure. However, the continuous decline of the downstream start - up rate will restrict further inventory depletion. The factory inventory is still being depleted steadily. It is expected to bottom out and follow the polyester sector to operate weakly in the short term [14]. Short - Fiber - The decline in crude oil prices has led to a callback in the short - fiber price. It generally follows the polyester sector to fluctuate strongly. Terminal orders are still average, and the start - up rate continues to decline. The inventory of short - fiber remains high, and inventory depletion needs to wait until the peak - season demand in late July. With the weakening cost support, it will maintain a weak - oscillation pattern following the polyester sector in the medium term [15]. Methanol - There are maintenance activities in the inland area, and the arrival volume has decreased. Downstream olefins have maintenance plans. Before the implementation of maintenance, the spot price has some support. The international start - up rate has increased significantly, and the import expectation has risen again, and the supply - demand situation is expected to worsen. It has rebounded slightly under policy disturbances, but the upside is limited, and short - selling opportunities should be monitored [15]. PP - There are both maintenance and new - capacity releases, slightly relieving the supply pressure. The downstream is in the off - season, and the demand continues to decline. The crude oil price fluctuates weakly, and the profit of oil - based production is fair. The supply - demand imbalance is prominent, and the price is expected to decline further after the new - capacity release [16][17]. LLDPE - The number of device maintenance has increased, but the overall output is higher than the same period last year. The downstream is in the off - season, and the demand continues to weaken. The balance sheet shows an expected inventory accumulation, and the price is under pressure. There is still room for cost - profit compression [18]. Group 7: Agricultural Products US Soybeans - The pricing of the US soybean planting area is settled, and the weather during the key growing period from July to August is crucial. The current hot and humid environment in the US soybean - growing areas is conducive to crop growth, and the probability of extreme drought is low. The market's expectation of a bumper harvest remains unchanged. Attention should be paid to the adjustment of the yield per unit in the July USDA supply - demand report. The "Big and Beautiful" Act in the US has supported the US soybean market. The export expectation has improved with positive trade news between China and the US, and the balance - sheet pressure has been further reduced. The CBOT soybean is expected to remain in a stable range [19]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - The high - start - up rate of oil mills has maintained a stable supply of soybean meal, and the market sentiment is weak. The average monthly arrival volume of imported soybeans from July to September in China may be around 1.1 million tons, and the supply pressure is difficult to relieve within the 09 - contract period. The short - term stable trend of US soybeans provides some support. The positive news of China - US soybean trade has limited impact on the upward movement of futures prices. In the fourth quarter, the import premium of soybeans and the basis of domestic soybean meal are expected to remain weak. The upward space of soybean meal within the 09 - contract period is limited [20]. Soybean and Rapeseed Oil - The "Big and Beautiful" Act in the US has extended the clean - fuel production tax credit to 2029, which is beneficial to US soybean oil and Canadian rapeseed oil. In China, the rapeseed oil port inventory is high, and the inventory is slightly decreasing. The soybean oil inventory is accelerating its recovery, and the risk of inventory accumulation is increasing. The domestic soybean and rapeseed oil markets lack independent market - moving factors in the short term and are affected by palm oil. The soybean - palm oil price remains inverted [20][21]. Palm Oil - OPEC+'s planned production increase in August may put pressure on the oil peak season, limiting the boost to international oils. In Malaysia, the production in June decreased by about 4% month - on - month, and the export may increase by 4% - 6% month - on - month. The inventory may shrink to less than 2 million tons. The positive export data in July has boosted market sentiment, but the long - term production increase and the pressure on oil prices are the main limiting factors. In China, the palm oil storage has increased, and the basis is weak. The import profit is in an inverted state, and it is expected to maintain a range - bound and strong trend [21]. Corn - The grassroots price of corn is firm, and the basis is strong. The auction of imported corn had a slightly high premium and good transactions, with limited impact on the production area. The inventory of deep - processing enterprises has decreased, and there are more shutdowns for maintenance during the off - season. Feed enterprises are using more wheat as a substitute for corn, putting pressure on the corn price in Shandong. In July, the import of corn and the substitution of wheat may affect the futures price negatively. After the seasonal substitution of wheat for feed consumption in August - September, the postponed demand will return, and the corn price is likely to rise [22]. Pork - Leading enterprises have a low willingness to increase production and reduce weight for export. The supply in July is expected to decrease due to the impact of piglet diarrhea during the Spring Festival. The supply - demand situation is weak, and the profit expectation for the peak season in August - September is low. The cost of secondary fattening has increased significantly, and the willingness to restock is low. A large - scale concentrated supply of second - fattened pigs is expected in late July and late August, which will limit the upward space of pig prices. The spot price has decreased, and the futures price is expected to decline slightly in the next period [22].

Group 1: Major Asset & Overseas Events & Data - The three major US stock indices rose collectively, with the S&P 500 up 1.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 2.3% [2][3] - The 10-year US Treasury yield increased by 6.0 basis points to 4.4% [2][3] - The US dollar index fell by 0.3% to 96.99, while the offshore RMB appreciated to 7.1701 [2][3] - WTI crude oil rose by 1.5% to $66.5 per barrel, and COMEX gold increased by 1.9% to $3332.5 per ounce [2][3][31] Group 2: Employment Data - The US non-farm payrolls for June exceeded market expectations, with an increase of 147,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% [51][52] - The primary driver of job growth was an increase in state and local government employment [51] - The average hourly wage increased by 0.2%, below the market expectation of 0.3% [51] Group 3: Tariff and Trade Risks - The 90-day "tariff suspension" on US imports is set to expire on July 9, raising concerns about potential tariff increases [41][42] - Approximately 20 countries with slow negotiation progress may see the restoration of initial tariff rates unless recognized as "good faith negotiators" [41] - Vietnam is facing a potential 20% tariff on its goods, with a 40% tariff on third-country goods transshipped through Vietnam [41][42] Group 4: Treasury Auction Demand - The demand for US Treasury auctions remained robust, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.26 for the 4-week bill, indicating strong interest [44][45] - Indirect bids accounted for 78.6% of the total, marking a recent high [44][45] Group 5: Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Chair Powell indicated that the impact of tariffs on inflation is expected to manifest in the summer, suggesting that the Fed would have lowered rates sooner without the tariff policies [47][49] - Some Fed officials expressed a cautious stance on interest rate cuts, focusing on short-term inflation impacts [47][49]

Domestic News - Pangu team declares strict adherence to open source license requirements [3] - Shanghai Stock Exchange holds a seminar on implementing the "1+6" policy for equity investment institutions in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [3] - Guizhou Renhuai launches a special governance action for the liquor market, with local sauce liquor industry issuing a self-discipline initiative [3] - Foxconn reports June revenue of 540.24 billion New Taiwan dollars, a year-on-year increase of 10.09%, with second-quarter revenue up 15.82% year-on-year [3] - Ministry of Commerce responds to reporters regarding the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation of brandy: 34 EU companies meet the requirements and will not be subject to anti-dumping duties [3] International News - Trump signs 12 trade letters, to be sent out on Monday [3] - Cambodia announces agreement with the U.S. on tariff negotiations [3] - Musk announces the establishment of the "American Party" [3] - Trump indicates a potential agreement on the Gaza region next week [3] - OPEC+ to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August [3] - EU to establish emergency reserves for critical minerals to address geopolitical risks [3]

Group 1: Global Gold Market - In May, global central banks net purchased 20 tons of gold, which is close to but still below the 12-month average of 27 tons [6] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may enhance the strategic appeal of gold for central banks, as countries seek to bolster their gold reserves to mitigate geopolitical shocks [6] - A recent survey by the World Gold Council indicates that 95% of central banks expect their official gold reserves to continue growing, up from 81% last year, with a record 43% of central bank officials planning to increase their gold reserves in the next 12 months [6] Group 2: Oil Market - On July 4, international oil prices fell across the board, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) down 0.75% to $66.5 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped 0.42% to $68.51 per barrel [2] - OPEC's crude oil production increased by 270,000 barrels per day in June compared to May, reaching 27.02 million barrels per day, raising concerns about oversupply in the market [2] - Barclays raised its 2025 Brent crude oil price forecast to $72 per barrel, indicating an improved demand outlook [3] Group 3: Precious Metals - On July 4, international precious metal futures saw slight gains, with COMEX gold futures rising 0.11% to $3346.5 per ounce, marking a weekly increase of 1.79% [4] - COMEX silver futures also rose by 0.14% to $37.135 per ounce, with a weekly increase of 2.1% [5] - Factors driving the rise in gold prices include a decline in the US dollar index, concerns over the US fiscal deficit, geopolitical risk premiums, technical corrections, and capital flows [5]

Group 1 - The global central bank net gold purchases reached 20 tons in May, approaching but still below the 12-month average of 27 tons [12][13] - The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are likely to enhance the strategic appeal of gold for central banks, as countries seek to bolster their reserves against geopolitical shocks [13] - A record 43% of central bank officials indicated they plan to increase their gold reserves in the next 12 months, up from 81% last year [13] Group 2 - International oil prices declined across the board on July 4, with WTI crude oil down 0.75% to $66.5 per barrel, while Brent crude oil fell 0.42% to $68.51 per barrel [4][7] - OPEC's oil production increased by 270,000 barrels per day in June compared to May, raising concerns about oversupply in the market [7] - Barclays raised its 2025 Brent crude oil price forecast to $72 per barrel, indicating an improvement in demand outlook [7] Group 3 - International precious metal futures saw slight gains on July 4, with COMEX gold futures rising 0.11% to $3346.5 per ounce, marking a weekly increase of 1.79% [9][11] - COMEX silver futures also rose by 0.14% to $37.135 per ounce, with a weekly increase of 2.1% [11]

Core Insights - The global economy is facing multiple challenges, revealing its vulnerabilities under the uncertainty of US policies. Issues such as regionalism, inflation, debt pressure, and structured risks in asset valuations are still unfolding. The continuous depreciation of the US dollar has made European and emerging markets more attractive to capital, while precious metals like gold have seen significant price increases, indicating a reshaping of the global market. In response to the current market environment, it is advised to focus on certainty and make asset allocations based on a high safety margin [1][16][21]. Market Overview - As of June 29, 2025, global equity assets performed well, with MSCI global returns at 4.01% and emerging markets at 6.15%, slightly outperforming developed markets. The domestic market also showed strong performance, with the CSI All Share Index yielding 3.13%, particularly driven by growth stocks which rose by 4.87% [7][13]. - The global economic pressure remains significant, with manufacturing PMI in some regions still below the expansion threshold, indicating risks of a peak in the global economic growth cycle. Concurrently, US stocks have seen valuations driven up by AI and buybacks, which has weakened corporate resilience [19][20]. Asset Allocation Strategy - **Equity Funds**: The strategy should focus on a "core + opportunities" approach, balancing safety and returns. Core allocations should prioritize high earnings certainty, high profits, and high dividends, while opportunity allocations should leverage policy implementation, confidence-driven investments, and technology empowerment [3][30]. - **Fixed Income Funds**: It is recommended to lower expectations while seeking stable returns. Mid to short-duration funds are seen as more cost-effective, as the market's excessive pursuit of long-duration bonds has diminished their risk-return profile [3][4]. - **QDII Funds**: Attention should be paid to marginal changes affecting expectations. For equity QDII, caution is advised regarding structured valuation risks, while for oil QDII, geopolitical factors are becoming increasingly significant. Gold QDII is expected to perform well in the medium to long term due to ongoing demand for safe-haven assets [4][37][40]. Domestic Economic Insights - The domestic economy has shown resilience, with a GDP growth of 5.4% in Q1 2025, driven by consumption and exports. Industrial value-added growth was steady at 5.8%, with significant contributions from sectors like new energy vehicles and robotics [21][28]. - Consumer spending has been robust, with retail sales in May growing by 6.4% year-on-year, supported by government subsidies and promotional activities. However, structural income disparities remain a challenge for sustained consumption growth [26][28]. Commodity Market Dynamics - Geopolitical issues and inflation have been influencing global commodity prices. The escalation of conflicts has pushed oil prices higher, while the depreciation of the dollar has led to fluctuations in gold prices. Future trading logic for oil and gold will likely continue to be driven by geopolitical and risk-averse sentiments [37][49]. - The long-term stability of oil prices will depend on global economic growth and demand, with current PMI data indicating potential declines in demand. The supply side, particularly OPEC+ production decisions, will also play a crucial role in short-term price movements [45][49].