1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report notes that most commodity futures rose, and small - and mid - cap stock index futures had good gains. In the overseas market, the US labor market shows a clear slowdown trend, and the weak non - farm data increases the probability of a September interest rate cut. In the domestic market, the PPI is expected to see a slight increase in the central value, while the CPI may be slightly lower than the first - half level. Short - term domestic assets present mainly structural opportunities, with a higher probability of incremental policies in the fourth quarter. Overseas, the situation is generally favorable for gold. Long - term US fundamentals are fair, and a weak US dollar pattern continues [6]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Performance - **Stock Index Futures**: The CSI 300 futures closed at 4562, up 2.92% daily, 2.37% weekly, 1.24% monthly, 17.40% quarterly, and 16.35% year - to - date. The SSE 50 futures closed at 2990.2, up 1.78% daily, 1.68% weekly, 0.34% monthly, 11.20% quarterly, and 11.66% year - to - date. The CSI 500 futures closed at 7124.6, up 3.81% daily, 3.28% weekly, 1.83% monthly, 21.52% quarterly, and 25.11% year - to - date. The CSI 1000 futures closed at 7387.8, up 3.31% daily, 2.24% weekly, 0.29% monthly, 20.15% quarterly, and 26.32% year - to - date [3]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The 2 - year Treasury bond futures closed at 102.41, up 0.06% daily, 0.02% weekly, - 0.01% monthly, - 0.22% quarterly, and - 0.55% year - to - date. The 5 - year Treasury bond futures closed at 105.59, up 0.16% daily, 0.00% weekly, 0.07% monthly, - 0.63% quarterly, and - 0.89% year - to - date. The 10 - year Treasury bond futures closed at 107.58, up 0.08% daily, - 0.34% weekly, - 0.21% monthly, - 1.24% quarterly, and - 1.23% year - to - date. The 30 - year Treasury bond futures closed at 114.74, down 0.02% daily, - 1.38% weekly, - 1.55% monthly, - 4.61% quarterly, and - 3.44% year - to - date [3]. - **Foreign Exchange**: The US dollar index was at 97.8433, unchanged daily, up 0.11% weekly, unchanged monthly, up 1.11% quarterly, and down 9.81% year - to - date. The euro - US dollar exchange rate was 1.1695, with 0 pips change daily, - 24 pips weekly, 9 pips monthly, - 93 pips quarterly, and 1342 pips year - to - date. The US dollar - yen exchange rate was 147.46, with 0 pips change daily, up 0.03% weekly, up 0.28% monthly, up 2.40% quarterly, and down 6.20% year - to - date [3]. - **Overseas Commodities**: NYMEX WTI crude oil was at $63.75, up 1.56% daily, 2.87% weekly, - 0.41% monthly, - 1.88% quarterly, and - 11.30% year - to - date. ICE Brent crude oil was at $67.6, up 1.61% daily, 2.94% weekly, 0.21% monthly, 1.46% quarterly, and - 9.66% year - to - date. COMEX gold was at $3680.4, up 0.45% daily, 1.12% weekly, 4.67% monthly, 11.02% quarterly, and 39.45% year - to - date [3]. 3.2 Macro Situation - **Overseas Macro**: The US released August non - farm data, with only 22,000 new jobs, lower than the previous value and expectations. The labor market's downward risk has increased, and wage growth has slowed. The number of initial and continued unemployment claims shows that the labor market slowdown is becoming more obvious [6]. - **Domestic Macro**: In August, the PPI rebounded from - 3.6% to - 2.9% year - on - year, while the CPI dropped from 0% to - 0.4% year - on - year. The tail - wagging effect had a large impact, and food prices dragged down the CPI. The PPI's month - on - month rebound to 0 and the core CPI's rise to 0.9% indicate that domestic policies are starting to take effect. The PPI central value is expected to rise slightly, and the CPI may be slightly lower than the first - half level [6]. 3.3 Asset Views - **Short - term**: Domestic assets mainly present structural opportunities. The market sentiment has cooled down after important domestic events this week. In the overseas market, the weak US non - farm data increases the probability of a September interest rate cut, which is favorable for gold. - **Long - term**: The US fundamentals are fair, and interest rate cuts are expected to boost the fundamentals. The weak US dollar pattern continues, and investors should be vigilant about volatility spikes and focus on non - US dollar assets [6]. 3.4 Viewpoint Highlights - **Financial Sector**: Stock index futures should adopt a dumbbell structure to deal with market differences; stock index options should continue the hedging and defensive strategy; the stock - bond seesaw may continue in the short term for Treasury bond futures. All are expected to be in a volatile state [7]. - **Precious Metals**: Driven by dovish expectations, the prices of gold and silver are expected to rise in a volatile manner, as the probability of a September interest rate cut in the US increases, and the risk of the Fed's loss of independence expands [7]. - **Shipping Sector**: For the container shipping to Europe route, attention should be paid to the game between peak - season expectations and price - increase implementation. Steel and iron ore are expected to be volatile, with the impact of production restrictions on steel weakening and iron ore showing an unexpected decline in molten iron production and a slight increase in port inventories [7]. - **Black Building Materials**: Despite the "anti - involution" impact, the prices of varieties in this sector are still supported during the peak season. However, most varieties are expected to be in a volatile state, such as coke starting the first - round price cut after the end of military parade - related production restrictions, and the supply of coking coal significantly decreasing [7]. - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials**: Affected by the better - than - expected July China's import and export data, non - ferrous metals were initially boosted. However, most varieties are expected to be volatile, with some facing downward pressure, such as copper due to the rising risk of overseas recession [7]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: The supply - demand situation of crude oil has weakened significantly, and coking coal's decline has dragged down the chemical industry. Most varieties in this sector are expected to be volatile, with some facing downward pressure, such as PP due to the increasing pressure of new production capacity [9]. - **Agricultural Sector**: The agricultural market is in a narrow - range volatile state, waiting for the results of field inspections. Most agricultural products are expected to be volatile, such as livestock products facing a supply - demand imbalance and rubber facing pressure from previous highs [9].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - In September, the direction of the second - half monetary policy is crucial for the equity market. After A - shares have accumulated significant gains, they may enter a high - level shock pattern, and the risk has been largely released [2]. - The 10 - year Treasury bond interest rate has strong gaming power around 1.8%, and an incremental driver is needed to choose a direction. The long - end of Treasury bonds is weak while the short - end is strong [2]. - The U.S. employment market continues to weaken, the ECB keeps policy unchanged, and gold shows a sideways consolidation [2]. - The container shipping index (European line) main contract is weakly volatile [2]. - Steel prices are suppressed by factors such as declining apparent demand and coking coal复产 [2]. - The U.S. core CPI meets expectations, and the expectation of interest rate cuts has heated up again [2]. - There is a high supply pressure in the short - term for some energy and chemical products, and the market needs to pay attention to industrial demand rhythm [2]. - For agricultural products, there are different supply - demand situations, such as the abundant supply expectation for sugar and the low inventory of old - crop cotton [2]. 3. Summary by Categories Financial - **Stock Index**: The stock index has a volume - increasing rise with the resonance of technology and finance. It is recommended to sell near - month put options at the support level to collect premiums [2]. - **Treasury Bond**: Uncertain about the direction, investors are advised to wait and see in the short - term, and pay attention to the capital market, equity market, and fundamentals [2]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold should be bought cautiously at low prices or sell out - of - the - money gold options. Silver should be traded in the range of 40 - 42 dollars and sell out - of - the money options at high volatility [2]. - **Container Shipping Index (European Line)**: Consider the 12 - 10 spread arbitrage as the main contract is weakly volatile [2]. Black - **Steel**: It is recommended to wait and see due to factors suppressing steel prices [2]. - **Iron Ore**: Buy the iron ore 2601 contract at low prices in the range of 780 - 830 and go long on iron ore and short on coking coal [2]. - **Coking Coal**: Short the coking coal 2601 contract at high prices in the range of 1070 - 1170 [2]. - **Coke**: Short the coke 2601 contract at high prices in the range of 1550 - 1650 [2]. Energy and Chemical - **Crude Oil**: Adopt a short - side thinking, with support levels for WTI at [61, 62], Brent at [64, 65], and SC at [465, 475] [2]. - **Urea**: Wait and see as the short - term high - supply pressure drags down the market [2]. - **PX**: Treat the short - term oscillation in the range of 6600 - 6900 [2]. - **PTA**: Oscillate in the range of 4600 - 4800 in the short - term and conduct TA1 - 5 rolling reverse arbitrage [2]. - **Short - fiber**: Follow the raw materials, with the processing fee oscillating in the range of 800 - 1100 [2]. - **Bottle Chip**: The supply and demand may both decline in September, and the processing fee fluctuates in the range of 350 - 500 yuan/ton [2]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Look for EG1 - 5 reverse arbitrage opportunities [2]. - **Caustic Soda**: Wait and see [2]. - **PVC**: Hold short positions [2]. - **Pure Benzene**: Follow styrene and oil prices in the short - term [2]. - **Styrene**: Do low - buying operations on EB10 and expand the EB11 - BZ11 spread at a low level [2]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The price fluctuates in the range of 11400 - 12500 [2]. - **LLDPE**: Oscillate in the short - term [2]. - **PP**: Stop profit on short positions at 6950 - 7000 [2]. - **Methanol**: Conduct range operations in the range of 2350 - 2550 [2]. Agricultural - **Soybean Meal**: Operate in the range of 3050 - 3150 for the 01 contract [2]. - **Hog**: The market has limited supply - demand contradictions, and pay attention to the subsequent slaughter rhythm [2]. - **Corn**: Short at high prices [2]. - **Oil**: The short - term P main contract may test the 9000 support [2]. - **Sugar**: Pay attention to the support at around 5500 [2]. - **Cotton**: Wait and see on a single - side basis [2]. - **Egg**: Control the position of previous short positions as the market rebounds [2]. - **Apple**: The main contract runs around 8100 [2]. - **Jujube**: The main contract fluctuates around 11000 [2]. Special Commodities - **Soda Ash**: Short on rebounds [2]. - **Glass**: Wait and see and pay attention to the spot market sentiment during the peak season [2]. - **Rubber**: Wait and see [2]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The price may fluctuate in the range of 8000 - 9500 yuan/ton, and pay attention to the silicon industry conference [2]. New Energy - **Polysilicon**: Wait and see as the production cut expectation rises and the price increases [2]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Wait and see mainly, with the main contract running around 7 - 7.2 million [2].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Steel Industry - The steel price is in a weak downward trend, with the decline already factoring in the decrease in apparent demand. Further decline is subject to policy interference on the raw material supply side. It is recommended to wait and see for now [1]. Iron Ore Industry - The iron ore market is currently in a balanced and slightly tight pattern. The 2601 contract showed an oscillating downward trend. It is advisable to go long on the Iron Ore 2601 contract at low prices and recommend the arbitrage strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coking coal [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry - For coke, the market anticipates 2 - 3 rounds of price cuts. It is recommended to go short on the Coke 2601 contract at high prices and use the arbitrage strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coke. For coking coal, the price may continue to decline in September. It is recommended to go short on the Coking Coal 2601 contract at high prices and use the arbitrage strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coking coal [5]. 3. Summary by Directory Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - The spot prices of most steel products declined slightly. For example, the spot price of threaded steel in the East China region dropped by 10 yuan/ton, and the 05 contract price dropped by 11 yuan/ton [1]. Cost and Profit - The cost of Jiangsu electric - furnace threaded steel increased by 3 yuan/ton, while the cost of Jiangsu converter threaded steel decreased by 8 yuan/ton. The profit of East China hot - rolled coils remained unchanged, and the profit of South China threaded steel increased by 14 yuan/ton [1]. Production and Inventory - The daily average pig iron output increased by 11.6 to 240.6, a rise of 5.1%. The output of five major steel products decreased by 3.4 to 857.2, a decrease of 0.4%. The inventory of five major steel products increased by 13.9 to 1514.6, an increase of 0.9% [1]. Iron Ore Industry Prices and Spreads - The warehouse receipt costs of various iron ore types declined. For example, the warehouse receipt cost of PB powder dropped by 9.9 to 838.1, a decrease of 1.2%. The 01 contract basis of various iron ore types increased significantly [3]. Supply and Demand - The global iron ore shipment volume decreased by 800.6 to 2756.2, a decrease of 22.5%. The 247 - steel - mill daily average pig iron output increased by 11.8 to 240.6, a rise of 5.1%. The national crude steel monthly output decreased by 352.6 to 7965.8, a decrease of 4.2% [3]. Inventory - The 45 - port inventory increased by 24.3 to 13849.65, an increase of 0.2%. The 247 - steel - mill imported ore inventory decreased by 67.3 to 6636.8, a decrease of 0.7% [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry Prices and Spreads - The prices of coke and coking coal futures contracts increased. For example, the Coke 01 contract increased by 27 to 1630, a rise of 1.7%. The Coking Coal 01 contract increased by 25 to 1142, a rise of 2.2% [5]. Supply and Demand - The weekly coke production of all - sample coking plants increased by 2.4 to 66.8, a rise of 3.8%. The 247 - steel - mill daily average pig iron output increased by 11.8 to 240.6, a rise of 5.1% [5]. Inventory - The total coke inventory increased by 11.0 to 906.2, an increase of 1.2%. The total coking coal inventory decreased slightly. For example, the all - sample coking plant coking coal inventory decreased by 36.5 to 883.5, a decrease of 4.0% [5].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views Steel - Steel maintains a weak trend, with iron ore and coking coal showing divergent trends. Steel apparent demand remains at a low level in the off - season and has not recovered. There is an expectation of inventory accumulation at low prices from August to September, and the apparent demand is expected to pick up in the peak season, with slower inventory accumulation. The steel supply - demand situation has not deteriorated to the negative feedback stage. Future steel prices will more likely follow the supply - side expectations of coking coal. For the January contract, pay attention to the support levels of 3100 for rebar and 3300 for hot - rolled coils [1] Iron Ore - As of the previous afternoon's close, the iron ore 2601 contract showed a stable oscillating trend. On the supply side, the global shipment volume of iron ore has dropped significantly from its annual high, and the arrival volume at 45 ports has decreased. It is estimated that the subsequent average arrival volume will first increase and then decrease. On the demand side, the steel mill profit margin has slightly declined, and after major events, the hot - metal production will significantly rebound this week, increasing the steel mills' restocking demand. It is expected that supply and demand will recover simultaneously this week. In terms of inventory, port inventory has slightly increased, the port clearance volume has decreased month - on - month, and the steel mills' equity iron ore inventory has decreased month - on - month. Looking ahead, due to the still high profit margin of steel mills, hot - metal production will remain at a relatively high level in September, and the low port inventory year - on - year provides support for iron ore. The iron ore market is currently in a slightly tight balance, and it is recommended to take a long position on dips for the iron ore 2601 contract and reduce the position of the long - iron - ore short - coking - coal arbitrage [3] Coking Coal and Coke - As of the previous afternoon's close, coking coal futures showed an oscillating downward trend, with sharp price fluctuations recently. The spot auction price was stable with a weak trend, and the Mongolian coal quotation was weak. For coke, futures showed an oscillating rebound trend, with sharp price fluctuations recently. After the first round of price cuts in the coke spot market, it has temporarily stabilized, and the port trade quotation follows the futures. On the supply side of coking coal, due to the shutdown of main - producing area coal mines last week, coal mine production decreased significantly month - on - month, but after the end of the parade, production restrictions were lifted, and the main - producing areas gradually resumed production. For coke, due to the previous consecutive price increases, coking profits improved, and northern coking enterprises quickly resumed production after being restricted by major events. On the demand side, the hot - metal production of blast furnaces dropped significantly last week, and steel mills will resume production this week, leading to a rapid rebound in hot - metal production. In terms of inventory, coking plant and steel mill inventories have slightly increased, and port inventories have decreased for coke; for coking coal, last week, coal mines, coal preparation plants, coking plants, and steel mills reduced their inventories, while ports and border crossings slightly increased their inventories. The overall inventory is at a medium - low level. It is recommended to take profit on short positions, treat the market with an oscillating view, and reduce the position of the long - iron - ore short - coking - coal/coke arbitrage [5] Group 3: Summary by Directory Steel Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar and hot - rolled coil spot and futures prices in different regions have generally declined. For example, rebar spot prices in East China, North China, and South China decreased by 10 yuan/ton each, and most rebar and hot - rolled coil futures contracts also declined [1] Cost and Profit - The billet price decreased by 10 yuan/ton, while the slab price remained unchanged. The cost of Jiangsu electric - furnace rebar increased by 1 yuan, and the cost of Jiangsu converter rebar remained unchanged. The profit of East China hot - rolled coils remained unchanged, while the profit of North China hot - rolled coils increased by 20 yuan, and the profit of South China hot - rolled coils increased by 10 yuan. The profit of rebar in different regions showed different changes, with North China's rebar profit decreasing by 10 yuan [1] Production - The daily average hot - metal production decreased by 11.1 to 229.0, a decrease of 4.6%. The production of five major steel products decreased by 24.0 to 860.7, a decrease of 2.7%. The production of rebar and hot - rolled coils also decreased, with rebar production dropping by 1.9 to 218.7 (a decrease of 0.9%) and hot - rolled coil production dropping by 10.5 to 314.2 (a decrease of 3.2%) [1] Inventory - The inventory of five major steel products increased by 32.8 to 1500.7, an increase of 2.2%. The rebar inventory increased by 16.6 to 640.0, an increase of 2.7%, and the hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 8.9 to 374.3, an increase of 2.4% [1] Transaction and Demand - The daily average building materials trading volume decreased by 0.8 to 9.3, a decrease of 8.3%. The apparent demand for five major steel products decreased by 29.9 to 827.8, a decrease of 3.5%. The apparent demand for rebar and hot - rolled coils also decreased, with rebar's apparent demand dropping by 2.1 to 202.1 (a decrease of 1.0%) and hot - rolled coil's apparent demand dropping by 15.4 to 305.4 (a decrease of 4.8%) [1] Iron Ore Iron Ore - Related Prices and Spreads - The warehouse - receipt costs of various iron ore powders decreased slightly, with a decrease of about 0.4%. The basis of the 01 contract for various iron ore powders increased significantly, for example, the basis of the 01 contract for PB powder increased by 41.7 to 39.7, a significant increase of 2108.3%. The 5 - 9 spread increased by 2.5 to - 66.5 (an increase of 3.6%), the 9 - 1 spread decreased by 2.5 to 42.5 (a decrease of 5.6%), and the 1 - 5 spread remained unchanged [3] Spot Prices and Price Indexes - The spot prices of various iron ore powders at Rizhao Port decreased slightly, with a decrease of about 0.3% - 0.4%. The Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap price increased by 1.5 to 106.8 (an increase of 1.4%), and the Jinshi 62% Fe price increased by 2.0 to 107.7 (an increase of 1.8%) [3] Supply - The 45 - port arrival volume decreased by 78.0 to 2448.0, a decrease of 3.1%. The global shipment volume decreased by 800.6 to 2756.2, a significant decrease of 22.5%. The national monthly import volume decreased by 131.5 to 10462.3, a decrease of 1.2% [3] Demand - The daily average hot - metal production of 247 steel mills decreased by 11.3 to 228.8, a decrease of 4.7%. The 45 - port daily average port clearance volume decreased by 0.9 to 317.8, a decrease of 0.3%. The national monthly pig - iron production decreased by 110.8 to 7079.7, a decrease of 1.5%, and the national monthly crude - steel production decreased by 352.6 to 7965.8, a decrease of 4.2% [3] Inventory Changes - The 45 - port inventory increased by 24.3 to 13849.65, an increase of 0.2%. The import iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills decreased by 67.3 to 9007.2, a decrease of 0.7%. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills increased by 1.0 to 21.0, an increase of 5.0% [3] Coking Coal and Coke Prices and Spreads - For coking coal, the 01 contract price decreased by 7 to 1124, a decrease of 0.6%, and the 05 contract price decreased by 10 to 1205, a decrease of 0.8%. For coke, the 01 contract price increased by 6 to 1603, an increase of 0.3%, and the 05 contract price increased by 7 to 1733, an increase of 0.4% [5] Supply - The weekly coke production of the full - sample coking plants decreased by 0.2 to 64.3, a decrease of 0.34%. The daily average production of 247 steel mills decreased by 11.3 to 228.8, a decrease of 4.7%. The raw coal production of Fenwei sample coal mines decreased by 43.1 to 860.5, a decrease of 5.0%, and the clean coal production decreased by 25.4 to 444.5, a decrease of 5.74% [5] Demand - The weekly hot - metal production of 247 steel mills decreased by 11.2 to 228.8, a decrease of 4.74%. The weekly coke production demand also decreased, with the full - sample coking plant daily average production decreasing by 0.2 to 64.3, a decrease of 0.34% [5] Inventory Changes - For coke, the total inventory increased by 7.8 to 895.3, an increase of 0.9%. The coking plant inventory increased by 1.2 to 66.5, an increase of 1.8%, and the 247 - steel - mill inventory increased by 13.6 to 623.7, an increase of 2.2%. For coking coal, the Fenwei coal mine clean coal inventory increased by 6.8 to 116.7, an increase of 5.8%, while the full - sample coking plant inventory decreased by 41.2 to 967.3, a decrease of 4.34%, and the 247 - steel - mill inventory decreased by 16.1 to 811.9, a decrease of 2.04% [5] Supply - Demand Gap - The calculated coke supply - demand gap increased by 4.9 to - 0.8, indicating a slight improvement in the supply - demand situation [5]

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the entire industry are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The equity market may enter a high - level oscillation pattern after significant gains, and the direction of monetary policy in the second half of September is crucial. The bond market sentiment is weak, and the 10 - year Treasury bond rate may oscillate in the 1.74% - 1.8% range [3]. - Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have reignited, causing precious metals to rise and then fall. The steel market is weak, while the iron ore market is strong. The copper market is trading on interest - rate cut expectations [3]. - The energy and chemical markets show various trends. For example, oil prices are supported by geopolitical risks but limited by a loose supply - demand situation. The agricultural product market is influenced by factors such as supply expectations and reports [3]. 3. Summary by Categories Financial - **Equity Index Futures**: The basis rates of IF, IH, IC, and IM's main contracts are 0.23%, - 0.11%, - 0.81%, and - 0.83% respectively. The market is supported by pro - cyclical factors and continues to oscillate [3]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Due to tight funds and concerns about increased fund redemption fees, the sentiment in the bond futures market is weak. The 10 - year Treasury bond rate may oscillate between 1.74% - 1.8% [3]. - **Precious Metals**: Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have reignited. Gold should be bought cautiously at low prices, and silver should be traded in the $40 - 42 range [3]. - **Shipping Index (European Line)**: The main contract of the container shipping index (European Line) is weakly oscillating, and 12 - 10 spread arbitrage can be considered [3]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Steel prices have weakened. Long positions should be closed and wait for further observation. The support levels for rebar and hot - rolled coil are around 3100 and 3300 respectively [3]. - **Iron Ore**: Shipments have dropped significantly from the high level, arrivals have decreased, and the price is strong. Long positions can be taken at low prices in the 780 - 830 range [3]. - **Coking Coal**: The spot market is weakly oscillating. Short positions can be taken at high prices, and an arbitrage strategy of long iron ore and short coking coal can be used [3]. - **Coke**: The first round of price cuts for coke has been implemented. Short positions can be taken at high prices, and an arbitrage strategy of long iron ore and short coke can be used [3]. Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The market is trading on interest - rate cut expectations, and attention should be paid to inflation data on Thursday. The main contract is expected to trade between 78500 - 80500 [3]. - **Aluminum and Its Alloys**: The processing industry's weekly operating rate is recovering. The main contracts of aluminum, aluminum alloy, etc. have their respective expected trading ranges [3]. - **Other Non - ferrous Metals**: Zinc, tin, nickel, and stainless steel also have their expected price ranges and corresponding market trends [3]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical risks support the rebound of oil prices, but the loose supply - demand situation limits the upside. It is recommended to wait and see on the long - short side, and look for opportunities to expand the spread on the options side [3]. - **Urea**: The consumption in industry and agriculture is not obvious, and the market is expected to continue to be weak in the short term. A short - selling strategy can be considered, and the implied volatility can be reduced at high levels on the options side [3]. - **PX, PTA, and Related Products**: PX and PTA have different supply - demand expectations in September. They should be traded within their respective price ranges, and some spread arbitrage strategies can be used [3]. - **Other Chemical Products**: Ethanol, caustic soda, PVC, etc. also have their own market trends and corresponding trading suggestions [3]. Agricultural Products - **Soybeans and Related Products**: The expected high yield of US soybeans suppresses the market, but the domestic market has a bullish expectation. Long positions can be taken for the 01 contract in the long term [3]. - **Livestock and Grains**: The supply pressure of pigs is realized, and the corn market has limited rebound. Palm oil may be strong, and sugar is expected to be weak [3]. - **Other Agricultural Products**: Cotton, eggs, apples, etc. also have their own market characteristics and trading suggestions [3]. Special Commodities - **Glass**: News about production lines in Shahe has driven up the market. Wait and see the actual progress [3]. - **Rubber**: The macro - sentiment has faded, and the rubber price is oscillating downward. Wait and see [3]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Affected by polysilicon, the price has weakened at the end of the session. The price may fluctuate between 8000 - 9500 yuan/ton [3]. New Energy - **Polysilicon**: Affected by news, the market has declined. Wait and see [3]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Due to increased news interference, the market is expected to be weak. A short - selling strategy can be considered [3].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. Core Views - The domestic bond market is expected to benefit from the relatively optimistic liquidity environment, and attention should be paid to the introduction of policies to promote service consumption [2]. - The RMB exchange rate is likely to oscillate between 7.10 - 7.16 this week, and its short - term strengthening depends on the continuous improvement of internal and external environments [3]. - The phased correction of stock indices may be over, and they are expected to return to a relatively strong trend [3]. - The Treasury bond market should be operated with a band - trading strategy [5]. - The shipping index is expected to continue to oscillate or oscillate with a downward bias, and short - term operations are recommended [8]. - Precious metals are expected to be bullish in the medium - to - long term, and a strategy of buying on dips is recommended [11]. - Copper prices may rebound after finding support, with a weekly price range of 79,100 - 80,200 yuan per ton [13]. - Aluminum is expected to be oscillating with a strong bias, alumina should be on the sidelines, and cast aluminum alloy is expected to be oscillating with a strong bias [15]. - Zinc should be on the sidelines for the time being [16]. - Nickel and stainless steel are expected to oscillate between 118,000 - 126,000 yuan and 12,500 - 13,100 yuan respectively [19]. - Tin prices are pushed up by tight supply [19]. - Lead is expected to oscillate [22]. - Steel products are expected to oscillate weakly in the short term, and attention should be paid to the demand in the peak season and macro - policies [23][24]. - Iron ore has more risks than opportunities, and it is recommended to take profits on long positions and build short positions on high prices [25]. - Coking coal and coke are expected to oscillate widely, and it is not recommended to short coking coal [27]. - It is recommended to lightly test long positions in ferrosilicon and ferromanganese, but there is a risk of a pull - back if there is no substantial progress in the "anti - involution" policy [28][29]. - Crude oil may enter a downward trend in the medium term, and attention should be paid to the Fed's interest - rate meeting and OPEC +'s production - resumption rhythm [32]. - LPG fluctuates with crude oil [33]. - PX - TA prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and it is recommended to expand the processing margin of PTA01 below 260 [34][35]. - MEG is expected to be easy to rise and difficult to fall, and it is recommended to buy on dips within the range [38]. - It is recommended to hold long positions in methanol [39]. - PP has cost support in the short term, and it is recommended to look for opportunities to go long on dips [40]. - PE is expected to oscillate, and it needs to wait for a clear signal of demand recovery [42]. - PVC is difficult to trade due to repeated speculations, and it is recommended to wait and see [44]. - Pure benzene is expected to oscillate weakly, and benzene styrene is expected to oscillate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [45][46]. - Fuel oil is dragged down by crude oil, and low - sulfur fuel oil is recommended to wait for long - position opportunities [46][47]. - Asphalt is recommended to try long - position allocation after the short - term stabilization of crude oil [48]. - Urea is in a weak supply - demand pattern, and continuous attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 reverse spread opportunity [49][50]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Financial Futures - **Macro**: The domestic liquidity environment is expected to be relatively optimistic, which is beneficial to the bond market. Attention should be paid to policies to promote service consumption. Overseas, the long - term bond market has experienced a "Black September," and the focus is on the Fed's dot - plot [2]. - **RMB Exchange Rate**: The RMB exchange rate is mainly affected by the US dollar index. It is expected to oscillate between 7.10 - 7.16 this week, and attention should be paid to Sino - US economic data [3]. - **Stock Indices**: The phased correction may be over, and stock indices are expected to return to a relatively strong trend due to the expected loosening of liquidity [3][4]. - **Treasury Bonds**: A band - trading strategy is recommended [5]. - **Shipping Index**: It is expected to continue to oscillate or oscillate with a downward bias, and short - term operations are recommended [8]. Commodities Non - ferrous Metals - **Gold & Silver**: Weak employment data boosts recession trading. Gold and silver are expected to be bullish in the medium - to - long term, and a strategy of buying on dips is recommended [9][11]. - **Copper**: US non - farm data drags down copper prices, which may rebound after finding support, with a weekly price range of 79,100 - 80,200 yuan per ton [13]. - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: Aluminum is expected to be oscillating with a strong bias, alumina should be on the sidelines, and cast aluminum alloy is expected to be oscillating with a strong bias [14][15]. - **Zinc**: It should be on the sidelines for the time being due to non - farm data falling short of expectations [16]. - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: They are expected to oscillate between 118,000 - 126,000 yuan and 12,500 - 13,100 yuan respectively, and attention should be paid to macro - level disturbances [18][19]. - **Tin**: Tin prices are pushed up by tight supply, and a V - shaped rebound is expected [19]. - **Lead**: It is expected to oscillate, and strategies such as selling out - of - the - money call options can be considered [21][22]. Black Metals - **Rebar & Hot - Rolled Coil**: The steel market is in a weak supply - demand pattern, and the short - term trend is expected to be oscillating weakly. Attention should be paid to the demand in the peak season and macro - policies [23][24]. - **Iron Ore**: It has more risks than opportunities, and it is recommended to take profits on long positions and build short positions on high prices [25]. - **Coking Coal & Coke**: They are expected to oscillate widely, and it is not recommended to short coking coal [27]. - **Ferrosilicon & Ferromanganese**: It is recommended to lightly test long positions, but there is a risk of a pull - back if there is no substantial progress in the "anti - involution" policy [28][29]. Energy & Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: It may enter a downward trend in the medium term, and attention should be paid to the Fed's interest - rate meeting and OPEC +'s production - resumption rhythm [32]. - **LPG**: It fluctuates with crude oil [33]. - **PX - TA**: Prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and it is recommended to expand the processing margin of PTA01 below 260 [34][35]. - **MEG**: It is expected to be easy to rise and difficult to fall, and it is recommended to buy on dips within the range [38]. - **Methanol**: It is recommended to hold long positions [39]. - **PP**: It has cost support in the short term, and it is recommended to look for opportunities to go long on dips [40]. - **PE**: It is expected to oscillate, and it needs to wait for a clear signal of demand recovery [42]. - **PVC**: It is difficult to trade due to repeated speculations, and it is recommended to wait and see [44]. - **Pure Benzene & Benzene Styrene**: Pure benzene is expected to oscillate weakly, and benzene styrene is expected to oscillate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [45][46]. - **Fuel Oil**: It is dragged down by crude oil, and low - sulfur fuel oil is recommended to wait for long - position opportunities [46][47]. - **Asphalt**: It is recommended to try long - position allocation after the short - term stabilization of crude oil [48]. - **Urea**: It is in a weak supply - demand pattern, and continuous attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 reverse spread opportunity [49][50].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings The report does not provide overall industry investment ratings. Instead, it offers specific investment suggestions for different varieties within various sectors. 2. Core Viewpoints - The A-share market may enter a high-level oscillation pattern after significant gains, and the volatility has increased. The bond market is likely to remain range-bound, and the precious metals market has ended its continuous rise and slightly declined. The shipping index is weakly oscillating, and the steel and iron ore markets are affected by supply and demand factors. The energy and chemical sectors show different trends, and the agricultural products market is influenced by factors such as supply expectations and seasonal reports [2]. 3. Summary by Categories Financial - **Stock Index Futures**: The current basis rates of IF, IH, IC, and IM main contracts are -0.36%, -0.37%, -0.77%, and -0.54% respectively. The A-share market may enter a high-level oscillation pattern, and it is recommended to wait and see [2]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The 10-year treasury bond interest rate may oscillate between 1.74% - 1.8%, and the T2512 contract may fluctuate between 107.6 - 108.4. It is recommended to conduct range operations [2]. - **Precious Metals**: The safe-haven sentiment has subsided, and the precious metals market has ended its continuous rise and slightly declined. It is recommended to buy gold cautiously at low prices or use out-of-the-money call options for hedging. For silver, short-term high-sell and low-buy operations are recommended [2]. Black - **Steel**: The steel price is affected by production restrictions and off-season demand. It is recommended to pay attention to the long position of the steel-ore ratio. The iron ore price fluctuates with the steel price, and it is recommended to conduct range operations [2]. - **Coking Coal**: The spot price is oscillating weakly. It is recommended to reduce short positions appropriately and conduct arbitrage operations [2]. - **Coke**: The seventh round of price increases by mainstream coking plants has been implemented, and the coking profit continues to recover. It is recommended to reduce short positions appropriately and conduct arbitrage operations [2]. Non-Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper price center has risen, and the spot trading is weak. The main contract reference range is 79,000 - 81,000 [2]. - **Aluminum and Its Alloys**: The supply of aluminum is highly certain, and it is necessary to focus on the fulfillment of peak-season demand and the inventory inflection point. The main contract reference ranges for aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc, tin, nickel, and stainless steel are provided [2]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The EIA inventory increase and supply increment expectations put pressure on the oil price. It is recommended to take a short position. The support levels for WTI, Brent, and SC are provided [2]. - **Other Chemicals**: Different chemicals such as urea, PX, PTA, short fiber, bottle chip, ethylene glycol, caustic soda, PVC, benzene, styrene, synthetic rubber, LLDPE, PP, methanol, and others have different trends and corresponding investment suggestions [2]. Agricultural Products - **Grains and Oils**: The abundant harvest expectation suppresses the US soybean price, while the domestic expectation remains positive. It is recommended to arrange long positions for the 01 contract. The palm oil is waiting for the MPOB report, and the short-term oscillation range is provided [2]. - **Livestock and Poultry**: The supply and demand contradiction in the pig market is limited, and the market shows a weakly oscillating pattern. The corn price is oscillating and adjusting, and it is recommended to short on rebounds [2]. - **Other Agricultural Products**: The overseas sugar supply is expected to be loose, and the raw sugar price has broken through the support level. It is recommended to gradually close short positions. The cotton inventory is low, and it is recommended to wait and see. The egg market has some demand support, but the long-term trend is still bearish. The apple price is running around 8,350, and the jujube price has dropped significantly. The soda ash and glass markets are in a bearish pattern, and it is recommended to hold short positions [2]. Special Commodities - **Rubber**: The rubber market has a strong fundamental situation, and the price is oscillating at a high level. It is recommended to short at high positions if the raw material price rises smoothly [2]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The spot price has risen slightly, and the main price fluctuation range is expected to be between 8,000 - 9,500 yuan/ton [2]. New Energy - **Polysilicon**: The self-discipline supports the polysilicon price to rise temporarily, and it is recommended to wait and see [2]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market sentiment has improved, and the fundamental situation remains in a tight balance. It is recommended to wait and see [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - For the steel industry, prices have fallen from their highs, with significant declines in steel profits. There are expectations of seasonal demand improvement from September to October, but high production levels still pose a challenge to the demand - absorbing capacity during the peak season. Attention should be paid to coal mine复产 after the September 3rd parade and steel demand during the peak season. Investment strategies include selling out - of - the - money put options and considering long positions in the steel - iron ore ratio [1]. - Regarding the iron ore industry, the current fundamentals lack a strong upward driver. Although the iron water output may decline slightly around the parade, it will remain at a relatively high level in September. The demand during the "Golden September and Silver October" period is uncertain. The strategy is to view it as a range - bound market, with the range reference of 750 - 810, and recommend the arbitrage strategy of long iron ore and short coking coal [3][4]. - In the coke industry, the futures market has shown volatile and downward trends. The supply will gradually become looser after the end of short - term production restrictions, and there is a possibility of price decline in the future. It is recommended to hold previous short positions and consider the arbitrage strategy of long iron ore and short coke [5]. - For the coking coal industry, the futures market is oscillating weakly. The supply - demand situation has eased, and prices may continue to fall in September. It is recommended to hold previous short positions and consider the arbitrage strategy of long iron ore and short coking coal [5]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - Most steel prices have declined, with the exception of some contracts and regions where prices remained unchanged. For example, the spot price of rebar in the East China region dropped by 10 yuan/ton, and the price of the rebar 10 - contract increased by 8 yuan/ton [1]. Cost and Profit - The cost of steel production has generally decreased, while profits have declined significantly. For instance, the cost of Jiangsu electric - arc furnace rebar decreased by 36 yuan/ton, and the profit of East China hot - rolled coils decreased by 33 yuan/ton [1]. Production and Inventory - The daily average iron water output decreased by 0.7 tons (- 0.3%), while the output of five major steel products increased by 0.7%. The inventory of five major steel products increased by 1.9%, with the rebar inventory rising by 2.7% [1]. Market Analysis - In August, the supply - demand gap widened, and inventory accumulation was obvious. Entering September - October, there are expectations of seasonal demand improvement. However, high production levels still test the demand - absorbing capacity during the peak season [1]. Iron Ore Industry Price and Spread - The basis of most iron ore varieties has increased significantly, and the 5 - 9 spread has widened. For example, the 01 - contract basis of PB powder increased by 32.2 yuan/ton (351.5%) [3]. Supply and Demand - The global iron ore shipment volume increased by 7.3% week - on - week, and the 45 - port arrival volume increased by 5.5%. The demand side saw a decline in iron water output and a decrease in the average daily port clearance volume [3]. Inventory - The 45 - port inventory increased slightly by 0.1%, while the inventory of imported iron ore in 247 steel mills decreased by 0.6% [3]. Market Analysis - The fundamentals currently lack a strong upward driver. Although the iron water output may decline slightly around the parade, it will remain at a relatively high level in September. The demand during the "Golden September and Silver October" period is uncertain [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry Price and Spread - Coke and coking coal prices have shown different trends. Coke futures prices have fluctuated and declined, while coking coal futures prices have oscillated weakly. The spreads between different contracts have also changed [5]. Profit - Coking profits and sample coal mine profits have both decreased. The weekly coking profit decreased by 11, and the weekly sample coal mine profit decreased by 4 [5]. Supply and Demand - Coke supply has decreased due to production restrictions, and demand has also declined with the decrease in iron water output. Coking coal supply has been affected by mine accidents and production suspension, and demand has decreased due to steel and coking production restrictions [5]. Inventory - Coke and coking coal inventories have shown different trends. Coke inventories have increased slightly overall, while coking coal inventories have decreased slightly in some sectors and increased in others [5]. Market Analysis - Coke supply will gradually become looser after the end of short - term production restrictions, and there is a possibility of price decline. Coking coal supply - demand has eased, and prices may continue to fall in September [5].

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings The document does not provide an overall industry investment rating. 2. Core Views - The direction of monetary policy in the second half of 2025 is crucial for the equity market. After a significant increase in A-shares, they may enter a high-level shock pattern [2]. - In the short term, the 10-year treasury bond interest rate may fluctuate between 1.75% - 1.8%. Gold shows a strong shock trend, and copper prices are rising due to improved interest rate cut expectations [2]. - Many commodities such as steel, iron ore, coking coal, and coke are facing price - related challenges. Some suggest strategies like long steel - to - ore ratio and shorting at high prices [2]. 3. Summary by Categories Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: After a large increase in A - shares, they may enter a high - level shock pattern. It is recommended to wait for the next direction decision [2]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The 10 - year treasury bond interest rate may fluctuate between 1.75% - 1.8%. It is recommended to use range - bound operations for unilateral strategies and pay attention to the basis convergence strategy of TL contracts for spot - futures strategies [2]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold is strongly fluctuating. It is advisable to be cautious when chasing long positions unilaterally. Buying at - the - money or in - the - money call options can be considered. Silver is affected by news and shows an upward shock [2][3]. Industrial Metals - **Copper**: Due to the improvement of interest rate cut expectations, the center of copper prices has risen, with the main contract reference range of 78500 - 80500 [2]. - **Aluminum and Related Products**: Aluminum oxide has a surplus pressure, and the disk is in a weak shock. Aluminum is in a high - level shock, and attention should be paid to whether the peak - season demand can be fulfilled. Aluminum alloy has a firm spot price [2]. - **Other Metals**: Nickel has an upward shock trend, and stainless steel has a strong disk due to improved spot trading, with cost support and weak demand in a game [3]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Supported by geopolitical and supply risks, oil prices have rebounded. It is recommended to wait and see unilaterally in the short term and use a positive - spread strategy for arbitrage [2]. - **Other Chemicals**: Many chemicals have different market situations. For example, ethylene glycol is expected to have limited downward space, while PVC is in a weakening trend [2]. Agricultural Products - **Grains and Oils**: Corn futures are in a rebound adjustment, and palm oil may rise in the short term [2]. - **Other Agricultural Products**: Sugar has a relatively loose overseas supply outlook, and eggs have a weak peak - season performance [2]. Special and New Energy Commodities - **Special Commodities**: Glass has a high inventory, and it is recommended to short at high prices. Rubber has a strong fundamental situation and is in a high - level shock [2]. - **New Energy Commodities**: Polysilicon has risen significantly due to news stimulation, and lithium carbonate is in a wait - and - see state [2].

Report on the Steel Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - In August, the apparent demand for steel decreased month-on-month, the supply-demand gap widened, and inventory accumulation was obvious. In September - October, there is an expectation of seasonal strengthening in demand. If the apparent demand recovers, the supply-demand gap will narrow, and inventory accumulation will slow down, but high production still tests the demand - absorbing capacity during the peak season. Currently, steel prices have fallen from high levels. Unilateral short - selling space is limited, and selling out - of - the - money put options can be considered. With the obvious contraction of steel mill profits and considering the expected reduction in coking coal production, going long on the steel - iron ore ratio can be considered [1]. Summary by Directory Steel Prices and Spreads - The prices of various steel products such as rebar and hot - rolled coils in different regions and contracts have decreased, with rebar 10 - contract dropping by 51 yuan/ton and hot - rolled coil 01 - contract dropping by 43 yuan/ton [1]. Cost and Profit - The billet price decreased by 50 yuan/ton, and the slab price remained unchanged. The profits of hot - rolled coils in different regions showed different trends, with the profit in North China increasing by 22 yuan/ton and that in East China decreasing by 8 yuan/ton [1]. Supply - The daily average pig iron output decreased by 0.7 to 240.1, a decrease of 0.3%. The output of five major steel products increased by 6.5 to 884.6, an increase of 0.7%. Among them, the electric - furnace output increased by 1.5 to 31.3, an increase of 5.0%, and the converter output increased by 4.4 to 189.3, an increase of 2.4% [1]. Inventory - The rebar inventory increased by 16.4 to 623.4, an increase of 2.7%, and the hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 4.0 to 365.5, an increase of 1.1%. The inventory of five major steel products increased by 26.8 to 1467.9, an increase of 1.9% [1]. Transaction and Demand - The building materials trading volume increased by 0.6 to 8.9, an increase of 6.6%. The apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 4.8 to 857.8, an increase of 0.6%. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 9.4 to 204.2, an increase of 4.8%, and that for hot - rolled coils decreased by 0.5 to 320.7, a decrease of 0.2% [1]. Report on the Iron Ore Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The global iron ore shipping volume has increased significantly to a high for the year, and the arrival volume at 45 ports has risen. The demand side is affected by the high - level steel mill profit rate and the limited production during the military parade in Tangshan, with pig iron output slightly decreasing from a high level. The port inventory has decreased slightly, and the steel mill's equity iron ore inventory has decreased. In the future, pig iron output will slightly decline around the military parade, and the fundamentals are difficult to drive a sharp rise. The demand during the "Golden Nine and Silver Ten" is questionable. Unilateral short - selling at high levels is recommended, and the strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coking coal is recommended [3]. Summary by Directory Iron Ore - Related Prices and Spreads - The warehouse - receipt costs of various iron ore powders have decreased, with the warehouse - receipt cost of Carajás fines decreasing by 19.8 to 792.3, a decrease of 2.4%. The 01 - contract basis of various iron ore powders has increased, with the 01 - contract basis of Carajás fines increasing by 17.2 to 26.3, an increase of 188.8% [3]. Spot Prices and Price Indexes - The spot prices of various iron ore powders at Rizhao Port have decreased, with the price of Carajás fines at Rizhao Port decreasing by 18.0 to 873.0, a decrease of 2.0%. The prices of iron ore indexes such as the Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap have also slightly decreased [3]. Supply - The 45 - port arrival volume (weekly) increased by 132.7 to 2526.0, an increase of 5.5%, and the global shipping volume (weekly) increased by 241.0 to 3556.8, an increase of 7.3%. The national monthly import volume decreased by 131.5 to 10462.3, a decrease of 1.2% [3]. Demand - The daily average pig iron output of 247 steel mills (weekly) decreased by 0.6 to 240.1, a decrease of 0.2%. The daily average port clearance volume of 45 ports (weekly) decreased by 7.1 to 318.6, a decrease of 2.2%. The national monthly pig iron output and crude steel output also decreased [3]. Inventory Changes - The 45 - port inventory decreased by 35.7 to 13763.02, a decrease of 0.3%. The imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills (weekly) decreased by 58.3 to 9007.2, a decrease of 0.6% [3]. Report on the Coke Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The coke futures have shown a volatile downward trend, and the spot price has stabilized after the increase. The supply side has a slight decrease in coking enterprise start - up due to limited production in some areas, and the demand side has a high - level decline in blast furnace pig iron. The inventory in various links has slightly increased, and the overall inventory is at a medium level. There is a possibility of a future price decline. Speculative short - selling at high levels is recommended, and the strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coke is recommended [5]. Summary by Directory Coke - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of various coke contracts have decreased, with the coke 01 - contract dropping by 49 yuan/ton. The coking profit has decreased, with the weekly steel - union coking profit decreasing by 11 [5]. Supply - The daily average output of all - sample coking plants decreased by 0.9 to 64.5, a decrease of 1.4% [5]. Demand - The pig iron output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.7 to 240.1, a decrease of 0.3% [5]. Inventory Changes - The total coke inventory decreased by 1.1 to 887.5, a decrease of 0.14%. The inventory of all - sample coking plants, 247 steel mills, and ports showed different trends [5]. Coke Supply - Demand Gap Changes - The coke supply - demand gap decreased by 1.3 to - 5.7, a decrease of 22.4% [5]. Report on the Coking Coal Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The coking coal futures have shown a volatile downward trend, and the spot market is generally weak and stable. The supply side has a slight decrease in coal mine start - up due to recent mine accidents and production suspension and rectification, and the demand side has a decrease in coking enterprise start - up and a high - level decline in pig iron output. The inventory in various links has a slight accumulation, and the overall inventory has slightly decreased. The coal price may continue to decline in September. Speculative short - selling of coking coal 01 at high levels is recommended, and the strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coking coal is recommended [5]. Summary by Directory Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of various coking coal contracts have decreased, with the coking coal 01 - contract dropping by 33 yuan/ton. The profit of sample coal mines has decreased by 4, a decrease of 0.9% [5]. Supply - The raw coal output remained unchanged at 860.5, and the clean coal output increased by 1.8 to 444.5, an increase of 0.4% [5]. Demand - The coke output decreased, with the daily average output of all - sample coking plants decreasing by 0.9 to 64.5, a decrease of 1.4% [5]. Inventory Changes - The clean coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines decreased by 0.9 to 116.7, a decrease of 0.8%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants and 247 steel mills also showed different trends [5].