Core Viewpoint - The white paper titled "Successful Practices of the Party's Governance Strategy in Xinjiang in the New Era" outlines the historical and contemporary governance strategies of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Xinjiang, emphasizing social stability, national unity, and economic development as key objectives. Historical Governance Experience - The governance of Xinjiang has historically been placed within the broader context of national governance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining territorial integrity and social stability [10][11][12]. - The concept of a unified nation has been a guiding principle, with various historical regimes implementing governance structures that promote integration and development in Xinjiang [12][13]. - Development initiatives have been a consistent focus, with historical efforts in agriculture, infrastructure, and trade contributing to the region's growth [14][15]. CCP's Governance Journey - The CCP has actively engaged with the people of Xinjiang since its inception, focusing on liberation, social reform, and modernization [18][19]. - Significant milestones include the establishment of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and the formation of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, marking pivotal moments in the region's governance [20][21]. New Era Governance Strategy - The governance strategy in the new era has been shaped by a comprehensive understanding of Xinjiang's strategic importance, with a focus on social stability and long-term peace [24][25]. - Key elements of the strategy include promoting national unity, enhancing cultural integration, and ensuring economic development that benefits all ethnic groups [27][29]. Social Stability and Long-term Peace - The strategy emphasizes the importance of combating separatism and terrorism, with significant achievements in maintaining social order and stability [32][33]. - Legal frameworks have been established to support anti-terrorism efforts, ensuring that governance is conducted within a legal context [34][30]. Construction of a Shared National Identity - Efforts to build a shared national identity among various ethnic groups have been prioritized, fostering a sense of community and mutual support [37][38]. - Cultural initiatives aim to enhance the appeal of mainstream values and promote a cohesive national narrative [39][40]. Democratic and Legal Development - The development of a democratic framework has been emphasized, with a focus on ensuring representation and participation from various ethnic groups in governance [42][43]. - The establishment of a comprehensive democratic system aims to enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness of governance in Xinjiang [43].

Market Performance - The three major US stock indices reached new closing highs, with the Dow Jones up 0.37% at 46,315.27 points, the S&P 500 up 0.49% at 6,664.36 points, and the Nasdaq up 0.72% at 22,631.48 points [4] - For the week, the Dow Jones rose 1.05%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.22%, and the Nasdaq gained 2.21% [6] Federal Reserve Insights - Market expectations for further monetary easing have increased, with the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in October rising to 89.8% from 87.4% the previous day [6] Trump Gold Card Announcement - Former President Trump announced the launch of the "Trump Gold Card," which individuals can apply for at a cost of $1 million and businesses for $2 million, projecting over $100 billion in revenue [7][9] Apple iPhone Pricing - Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the high starting price of the new iPhone is not due to Trump's tariff policies, marking a rare direct response to such claims [10] Precious Metals Market - The Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index rose by 4.76%, closing at 283.70 points, surpassing the previous historical high of 277.84 points [13] - Spot gold increased by 1.11% to $3,684.80 per ounce, with a weekly gain of 1.15% [13] - Spot silver rose by 2.14% to $43.0854 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures increased by 1.28% to $43.380 per ounce [13] Oil Market Trends - Oil prices fell for the third consecutive day, with WTI crude oil futures for October down 1.4% to $62.68 per barrel, and November Brent crude down 1.1% to $66.68 per barrel [16]

Core Insights - The U.S. government is exploring how to utilize Japan's commitment of $550 billion in investments to revitalize domestic manufacturing following the recent trade agreement with Japan [1][2] - Current data indicates a significant decline in U.S. manufacturing performance, with the New York Fed manufacturing index dropping from 11.9 to -8.7 in September [1] - The investment agreement includes a governance structure and profit-sharing mechanism, with Japan required to complete the investment allocation before the end of Trump's term [2][3] Investment Opportunities - The investment is targeted at key industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, metals, shipbuilding, energy, AI, and quantum computing [2] - An investment committee led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross will oversee the projects, with a consulting committee providing recommendations [2] Economic Outlook - The overall sentiment in the manufacturing sector is pessimistic, with manufacturers hesitant to expand capacity due to uncertain sales prospects [1][3] - The current manufacturing landscape is influenced by previous legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, which provided incentives for factory construction [1][3] Trade Policy Implications - The trade agreement allows the U.S. to exert significant control over the investment process, with Japan needing to align its interests with U.S. proposals [3] - The U.S. retains the right to impose tariffs if Japan fails to meet its investment commitments, which serves as a leverage point [3] Challenges and Risks - There is considerable uncertainty regarding the timing and realization of investment commitments, with many plans initiated during the Biden administration [6] - The current tariff policies have led to profit shrinkage and investment stagnation among U.S. companies, with notable examples of layoffs and reduced hiring in the manufacturing sector [6][7] - The legal status of the tariff policies is under scrutiny, with potential adjustments on the horizon following a recent court ruling [7] Supply Chain Dependencies - U.S. manufacturers remain heavily reliant on global markets for raw materials and components, with 69% of intermediate inputs sourced domestically and nearly one-third imported [8]

Group 1: Gold Market - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.75%-5.00%, with expectations for two more rate cuts of 25 basis points each in the near future [1] - Despite the rate cut, the dot plot indicates that the magnitude of future rate cuts will be less than expected, leading to a rebound in the US dollar and US Treasury yields, causing gold prices to retreat [1] - Gold prices reached a high of $3707 but have seen a pullback, with short-term support at $3623; if this level is breached, a deeper correction may occur [1] Group 2: Oil Market - Global oil demand as of September 17 was 104.4 million barrels per day, an increase of 520,000 barrels per day year-on-year, with a year-to-date increase of 800,000 barrels per day [2] - Recent EIA data showed a significant decline in US crude oil inventories due to decreased imports and near-peak exports [2] - Weakening US economic data, particularly in employment, raises concerns about future oil demand [2] Group 3: Currency and Economic Indicators - The US dollar index rebounded to around 97.50 after the Fed's rate decision, following a period of decline since early August [3] - Recent US economic data, including a lower-than-expected increase in initial jobless claims and a significant rise in the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index, supported the dollar's recovery [2][3] - The Bank of England maintained its interest rate at 4% and reduced its quantitative tightening pace, indicating a potential for future rate cuts [4]

Group 1 - COMEX gold inventory recorded at 1220.24 tons on September 18, an increase of 1.52 tons from the previous trading day [1][2] - COMEX gold price closed at $3678.20 per ounce on September 18, down 0.44%, with an intraday high of $3707.30 and a low of $3660.50 [1][2] Group 2 - Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to closely coordinate before high-risk trade agreement reviews with the U.S. next year, amid U.S. President Trump's tariff threats [2] - The meeting in Mexico City marked a strengthening of Canada-Mexico relations, with both leaders seeking to persuade Trump to lower import tariffs on steel, automobiles, and agricultural products [2]

Core Insights - The total assets of central enterprises have exceeded 90 trillion yuan since the "14th Five-Year Plan," with an annual investment growth rate in strategic emerging industries exceeding 20% [1] - The quality of state-owned assets has improved, and the financial foundation has strengthened, despite challenges in the domestic and international environment [1] Group 1: Operational Performance - Central enterprises have shown a steady improvement in operational quality, with value added and total profits expected to grow by 40% and 50% respectively compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2] - Fixed asset investments by central enterprises are projected to total 19 trillion yuan from 2021 to 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3% [2] - The market value of centrally controlled listed companies has surpassed 22 trillion yuan, increasing nearly 50% since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2] Group 2: Technological Innovation - Central enterprises have made significant advancements in key technologies, with R&D expenditures growing at an annual rate of 6.5%, exceeding 1 trillion yuan annually for three consecutive years [4] - They have undertaken major national technology tasks, leading or participating in 22 significant national technology projects [4] - The innovation ecosystem has been optimized, with nearly 1,000 technology companies receiving incentives for equity and dividends [4] Group 3: Reform and Development - The reform of state-owned enterprises is on track, with a focus on enhancing core functions and competitiveness [6] - Over 70% of revenue from central enterprises is derived from sectors critical to national security and the economy [7] - Approximately 97% of eligible subsidiaries have established management systems that empower boards of directors [7]

Industry Overview Upstream - Glass prices have declined significantly, and coal inventories have increased; egg prices have risen substantially [2] Midstream - The operating rates of PX and PTA have remained stable [3] Downstream - The movie box office is in the off - season, and the number of domestic and international flights has slightly decreased [4] Meso - level Event Overview Production Industry - The Minister of Science and Technology introduced that in the field of humanoid robots, breakthroughs have been made in overall machine technology, and progress has been achieved in key technologies such as multi - modal perception and brain - cerebellum models, promoting the in - depth integration with embodied intelligence and accelerating the application of humanoid robots in scenarios such as automobile manufacturing, logistics handling, and power inspection [1] Service Industry - The National Health Commission and the Ministry of Finance issued the "Administrative Specifications for the Child - Rearing Subsidy System (Trial)", streamlining the application and review processes, clarifying eligibility, optimizing the application procedures, and emphasizing the role of big - data review [1] Key Industry Price Indicators | Industry Name | Indicator Name | Price on 9/18 | Year - on - Year Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Agriculture | Spot price: Corn | 2287.1 yuan/ton | - 0.87% | | | Spot price: Egg | 8.0 yuan/kg | 9.89% | | | Spot price: Palm oil | 9366.0 yuan/ton | 0.13% | | | Spot price: Cotton | 15329.5 yuan/ton | 0.45% | | | Average wholesale price: Pork | 19.6 yuan/kg | - 1.91% | | Non - ferrous Metals | Spot price: Copper | 80043.3 yuan/ton | - 0.19% | | | Spot price: Zinc | 22006.0 yuan/ton | - 0.72% | | | Spot price: Aluminum | 20906.7 yuan/ton | 0.13% | | | Spot price: Nickel | 123016.7 yuan/ton | - 0.24% | | | Spot price: Aluminum | 17062.5 yuan/ton | 1.26% | | | Spot price: Rebar | 3141.0 yuan/ton | 0.56% | | Ferrous Metals | Spot price: Iron ore | 807.6 yuan/ton | - 0.59% | | | Spot price: Wire rod | 3342.5 yuan/ton | 1.13% | | | Spot price: Glass | 14.3 yuan/square meter | 1.06% | | Non - metals | Spot price: Natural rubber | 14850.0 yuan/ton | - 1.38% | | | China Plastic City Price Index | 793.3 | - 0.24% | | | Spot price: WTI crude oil | 63.7 dollars/barrel | 0.05% | | Energy | Spot price: Brent crude oil | 67.5 dollars/barrel | - 0.04% | | | Spot price: Liquefied natural gas | 3854.0 yuan/ton | - 0.72% | | | Coal price: Coal | 781.0 yuan/ton | 0.51% | | | Spot price: PTA | 4644.0 yuan/ton | - 0.11% | | Chemical Industry | Spot price: Polyethylene | 7396.7 yuan/ton | 0.07% | | | Spot price: Urea | 1672.5 yuan/ton | - 0.07% | | | Spot price: Soda ash | 1262.5 yuan/ton | 0.00% | | | Cement price index: National | 131.5 | 0.43% | | Real Estate | Building materials composite index | 114.0 points | 0.89% | | | Concrete price index: National index | 91.8 points | - 0.62% | [38]

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle has officially begun, presenting new opportunities and challenges for the commodity market [1] Group 1: Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on Commodities - Historically, commodities tend to benefit from interest rate cuts, with an average increase of 3% in the nine months following the first cut [1] - The price movement of commodities typically follows a specific pattern: an initial rise in the first month after the cut, followed by a pullback in the second and third months, and a resurgence in the fourth month [2] - The performance of commodities during rate cut cycles is influenced by various factors, with the macroeconomic backdrop being crucial [1][4] Group 2: Differentiation Between "Healthy" and "Recessionary" Rate Cuts - In "healthy" rate cut cycles, such as those in 1995 and 2024, commodities have shown an average return of 15% over nine months, primarily driven by energy and precious metals [4] - Conversely, in "recessionary" rate cut cycles, like those in 1998, 2001, and 2019, commodities faced an average decline of 16% [4] Group 3: Sector Performance During Rate Cuts - Energy and precious metals are the strongest performing sectors during rate cut cycles, with average increases of 10% and 7% respectively in the nine months following the first cut [6] - Industrial metals lag behind, with an average decline of 4% during the same period [6] - Agricultural products and livestock show no clear performance trends during rate cut cycles [6] Group 4: Future Scenarios for Commodities - Three potential scenarios for the future of commodities have been outlined: 1. "Bronzilocks" scenario: Global economy remains resilient, leading to strong commodity returns [10] 2. Recession scenario (40% probability): High risk of U.S. economic recession, resulting in downward pressure on commodities [10] 3. Re-inflation scenario (45% probability): Risk of persistent inflation, with commodities expected to yield an average monthly return of 1.6% [10]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - After continuous previous increases, high - level hot sectors such as AI have shown divergence recently, with funds switching between high - and low - level stocks and rapid rotation. Short - term indexes face adjustment pressure due to shrinking trading volume, but in the long - term, the policy support for the capital market remains unchanged, suggesting a long - position strategy on dips [3]. - In the bond market, the economic data in August continued to slow down, and the "anti - involution" policy led to a rise in the price level. However, the subsequent export - rush effect may weaken, and exports may face pressure. With the central bank maintaining a loose stance on funds, interest rates are expected to decline, but the short - term trend may be affected by the stock - bond seesaw effect, with the bond market expected to oscillate and recover [6]. - For precious metals, the current weakening of the US economic data and the Fed's "risk - management" rate cut have alleviated the market's expectation of an overseas economic recession, which is positive for silver. The market's expectation of a rate cut will increase with the appointment of a new Fed chairman. A long - position strategy is recommended, focusing on the price increase opportunity of silver [8]. - In the non - ferrous metal market, the Fed's monetary policy is less loose than expected, which cools down the market sentiment. However, due to the traditional peak season for downstream industries and certain disturbances in overseas mines, the prices of some non - ferrous metals are expected to oscillate [11]. - In the steel market, the overall commodity market atmosphere is weak, and the prices of steel products continue to oscillate and decline. The Fed's interest rate cut has a limited impact on steel demand in the short term, but may drive the recovery of the manufacturing industry in the long term. Currently, the demand for both rebar and hot - rolled coils is weak, and steel prices may decline if demand cannot be effectively restored [33]. - In the energy and chemical market, the prices of some products such as rubber and crude oil have declined. For rubber, the supply - side advantage has decreased, and the short - term trend is weak, while a long - position strategy is maintained in the medium - term. For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has disappeared, the fundamentals are still good, and a long - position strategy is recommended [50][55]. - In the agricultural product market, the prices of some products such as pigs and eggs are weak. For pigs, the supply in September is expected to be abundant, but there are potential supporting factors, and the spot price may fluctuate within a narrow range. For eggs, the supply is still large, but the pressure may decrease marginally, and short - term long - positions in the far - month contracts can be considered after a decline [76][78]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Stock Index - **Market News**: The Ministry of Commerce responded to the TikTok issue; NVIDIA announced a $5 billion investment in Intel; the movie "731" was released globally, breaking the box - office record; Shiyun Circuit's new PCB products are expected to be put into production in mid - 2026 and may supply Tesla in the future. The basis ratios of stock index futures were also provided [2]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: After continuous previous increases, high - level hot sectors such as AI have shown divergence, and short - term indexes face adjustment pressure. In the long - term, a long - position strategy on dips is recommended [3]. Treasury Bonds - **Market News**: On Thursday, the main contracts of TL, T, TF, and TS declined. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points on September 17, and the central bank will issue central bank bills in Hong Kong on September 22. The central bank conducted a 7 - day reverse repurchase operation of 487 billion yuan on Thursday, with a net injection of 195 billion yuan [4][5]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The economic data in August continued to slow down, and exports may face pressure. With the central bank maintaining a loose stance on funds, interest rates are expected to decline, but the short - term trend may be affected by the stock - bond seesaw effect, with the bond market expected to oscillate and recover [6]. Precious Metals - **Market News**: The prices of Shanghai gold and silver, and COMEX gold and silver declined. The US economic data was resilient, and the US dollar index was strong, putting short - term pressure on precious metal prices. The Fed's "risk - management" rate cut alleviated the market's expectation of an overseas economic recession, which is positive for silver [7]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The market's expectation of a rate cut will increase with the appointment of a new Fed chairman. A long - position strategy is recommended, focusing on the price increase opportunity of silver. The reference operating ranges for Shanghai gold and silver are 818 - 850 yuan/gram and 9695 - 10500 yuan/kilogram respectively [8]. Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - **Market News**: LME copper prices declined, and SHFE copper was relatively resistant. LME copper inventories decreased, and domestic electrolytic copper social inventories declined [10]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The Fed's monetary policy is less loose than expected, and the short - term copper price may oscillate [11]. Aluminum - **Market News**: LME aluminum prices increased, and SHFE aluminum prices decreased. The position of SHFE aluminum decreased, and the social inventory of aluminum ingots increased slightly [12]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The Fed's statement was less dovish than expected, but the downstream demand is in the traditional peak season, and the aluminum price is expected to be strongly supported, with attention paid to the support level of 20,700 yuan/ton [13]. Zinc - **Market News**: SHFE zinc prices declined, and LME zinc prices also declined. The domestic social inventory of zinc decreased slightly, and the LME zinc inventory continued to decline [14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The import window of zinc ore is closed, and the short - term zinc price is expected to be weak [15]. Lead - **Market News**: SHFE lead prices increased, and LME lead prices also increased. The domestic social inventory of lead decreased [16]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply of lead concentrate is tight, and the downstream demand is improving. The short - term lead price is expected to be strong [16]. Nickel - **Market News**: Nickel prices oscillated weakly. The cost of nickel ore decreased slightly, and the demand for nickel iron is expected to increase [17]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The high inventory of refined nickel drags down the nickel price, but in the long - term, the nickel price is expected to be supported. A long - position strategy on dips is recommended, with the reference operating ranges for SHFE nickel and LME nickel being 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton and 14,500 - 16,500 US dollars/ton respectively [18][19]. Tin - **Market News**: Tin prices oscillated and declined. The supply of tin decreased significantly, and the demand increased marginally [20]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term tin price is expected to oscillate, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [21]. Carbonate Lithium - **Market News**: The spot price of carbonate lithium was flat, and the futures price declined. The domestic production of carbonate lithium reached a record high, and the inventory decreased slightly [22]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The Fed's statement was lower than expected, but the supply and demand in the lithium - battery peak season are both strong, and the bottom support of carbonate lithium has increased. The lithium price is expected to oscillate, and attention should be paid to industry information and market sentiment [23]. Alumina - **Market News**: The alumina index declined, and the trading volume decreased. The domestic spot price of alumina decreased, and the import window opened [24][25]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term price of alumina ore is supported, but may face pressure after the rainy season. The over - capacity pattern in the alumina smelting industry is difficult to change in the short term. A wait - and - see strategy is recommended, with the reference operating range for the main domestic contract being 2800 - 3100 yuan/ton [26]. Stainless Steel - **Market News**: The stainless - steel futures price declined, and the social inventory decreased. The spot price of stainless steel was stable, and the raw material price was also stable [27]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The futures market is under pressure, and the stainless - steel market is expected to oscillate [28]. Casting Aluminum Alloy - **Market News**: The price of the AD2511 contract declined, and the trading volume increased. The domestic average price of ADC12 decreased, and the inventory increased [29]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The downstream demand for casting aluminum alloy is gradually transitioning from the off - season to the peak season. With the support of cost and increased market activity, the short - term price is expected to remain high [30][31]. Black Building Materials Steel - **Market News**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils declined. The social inventory of rebar decreased, and the social inventory of hot - rolled coils increased slightly [33]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The overall commodity market atmosphere is weak, and the steel price is expected to decline if demand cannot be effectively restored. The Fed's interest rate cut has a limited impact on steel demand in the short term, but may drive the recovery of the manufacturing industry in the long term [33]. Iron Ore - **Market News**: The iron - ore futures price declined, and the spot price was stable. The overseas iron - ore shipment increased, and the domestic port inventory decreased slightly [34][35]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term iron - ore price is expected to oscillate, and attention should be paid to the downstream demand recovery and inventory reduction speed [36]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Market News**: The glass futures price declined, and the soda - ash futures price also declined. The social inventory of glass decreased, and the social inventory of soda ash also decreased [37][38]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The glass market is expected to oscillate, and the soda - ash market is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range [37][38]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market News**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon declined. The spot price of manganese silicon was stable, and the spot price of ferrosilicon was also stable [39]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon are expected to oscillate, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [40][41]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Market News**: The price of industrial silicon declined, and the price of polysilicon also declined. The production of industrial silicon increased, and the production of polysilicon was close to the same - period high [44][47]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term price of industrial silicon is expected to oscillate, and attention should be paid to industry capacity - reduction progress. The price of polysilicon is affected by policy and sentiment, and attention should be paid to capacity integration and downstream price - passing progress [45][48]. Energy and Chemicals Rubber - **Market News**: Rubber prices declined, and the supply - side advantage decreased. The operating rate of domestic tire enterprises increased slightly [50][51]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: A long - position strategy is maintained in the medium - term, but a wait - and - see strategy is recommended in the short - term due to the weak trend [53]. Crude Oil - **Market News**: The crude - oil futures price declined, and the prices of related refined - oil products also declined [54]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The geopolitical premium has disappeared, but the fundamentals are still good, and a long - position strategy is recommended [55]. Methanol - **Market News**: The methanol price declined, and the inventory increased. The supply - side operating rate decreased, and the demand - side operating rate increased [56]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The high inventory puts pressure on the methanol price, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [56]. Urea - **Market News**: The urea price declined, and the inventory increased. The supply - side operating rate increased, and the demand - side performance was average [57][58]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The urea market is weak, and a wait - and - see strategy or a long - position strategy on dips is recommended [58]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market News**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene declined. The supply - side operating rate decreased, and the demand - side operating rate increased [59]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The BZN spread is expected to repair, and a long - position strategy on dips for the pure - benzene US - South Korea spread is recommended [60]. PVC - **Market News**: The PVC futures price declined, and the spot price also declined. The cost - side price was stable, and the demand - side operating rate increased [61]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The domestic supply of PVC is strong, and the demand is weak. A short - position strategy is recommended, but attention should be paid to the risk of a rebound due to the "anti - involution" sentiment [62][63]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market News**: The ethylene - glycol futures price declined, and the spot price also declined. The supply - side operating rate was high, and the demand - side operating rate decreased slightly [64]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The inventory of ethylene glycol is expected to increase in the fourth quarter, and a short - position strategy is recommended, but attention should be paid to the risk of the weak - expectation not being realized [65]. PTA - **Market News**: The PTA futures price declined, and the spot price increased slightly. The supply - side operating rate was stable, and the demand - side operating rate decreased slightly [66]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PTA market is expected to oscillate, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [67]. p - Xylene - **Market News**: The p - xylene futures price declined, and the spot price also declined. The operating rate of p - xylene increased, and the operating rate of PTA was stable [68][69]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The p - xylene market is expected to accumulate inventory, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [70]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market News**: The PE futures price declined, and the spot price was stable. The supply - side operating rate decreased, and the demand - side operating rate increased slightly [71]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PE price is expected to oscillate and increase in the long - term, with attention paid to the cost - side support and seasonal demand [72]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market News**: The PP futures price declined, and the spot price was stable. The supply - side operating rate increased, and the demand - side operating rate increased slightly [73]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PP market is in a situation of weak supply and demand, and the price is expected to be under pressure in the short term [74]. Agricultural Products Live Pigs - **Market News**: The domestic pig price declined, and the demand was average. Some farmers were reluctant to sell at low prices [76]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply in September is expected to be abundant, but there are potential supporting factors. A strategy of looking for short - term long - positions after a decline and short - positions after a rebound is recommended, and a reverse - spread strategy is maintained for the far - month contracts [77]. Eggs - **Market News**: The domestic egg price declined in some areas, and the supply was sufficient. The downstream purchasing sentiment was cautious [78]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply of eggs is still large, but the pressure may decrease marginally. A wait - and - see strategy is recommended, and short - term long - positions in the far - month contracts can be considered after a decline [78]. Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal - **Market News**: The US soybean price declined slightly, and the domestic soybean - meal price also declined. The domestic soybean - meal trading volume was good, and the inventory was at a high level [79]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The cost of imported soybeans is expected to be weak, and the domestic soybean - meal market is expected to enter the de - inventory stage in September. A range - bound trading strategy is recommended, waiting for a driving factor to determine the direction [81]. Oils and Fats - **Market News**: The export of Malaysian palm oil decreased in the first 10 days of September and increased in the first 15 days. The production of Malaysian palm oil decreased in the first 10 days of September. The prices of domestic oils and fats declined [82]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of oils and fats is expected to oscillate and strengthen in the medium - term, and a strategy of buying on dips after a decline is recommended [83]. Sugar - **Market News**: The Zhengzhou sugar futures price declined, and the domestic sugar import volume increased in August. The sugar production in the central - southern region of Brazil increased in the second half of August [84]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The sugar price is expected to decline in the long - term, but a short - term rebound is possible. A cautious trading strategy is recommended [85]. Cotton - **Market News**: The Zhengzhou cotton futures price declined, and the domestic cotton import volume decreased in August. The spot price of cotton increased slightly [86]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term cotton price is expected to oscillate due to the combination of positive and negative factors [87].

Core Points - A nationwide strike occurred in France on September 18, with tens of thousands participating to protest against the government's austerity measures [1] - The strike significantly impacted various sectors, including transportation, education, healthcare, and energy, leading to service disruptions in Paris and other regions [1] - The French government reported approximately 500,000 participants in the protests, while unions claimed the number was around 1 million [1] - The main demands of the unions include the withdrawal of the 2026 budget plan proposed by the Borne government, increased public service spending, and higher taxes on the wealthy [1] - Recent polls indicate that over half of the French population supports the strike and related protests, with only 25% opposing them [1] - French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne responded to the protests, emphasizing ongoing dialogue with social groups and condemning violence against police [1] Industry Impact - The strike led to significant disruptions in public transportation services, including metro, suburban trains, and buses, as well as the closure of tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower [1] - The energy sector also experienced a decrease in electricity generation due to the strike [1] - The upcoming meeting of union representatives on September 19 may determine future actions, including the possibility of additional strikes, indicating ongoing labor unrest [2]