Group 1: Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. Group 2: Core Views - Economic growth shows a slowdown in the decline of container shipping freight rate indices, with power plant daily consumption falling from a high level, and demand - side indicators showing mixed trends [1][4]. - Inflation presents a situation where pork prices are slowly falling at a low level, and there are fluctuations in CPI and PPI components [2][4]. Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Economic Growth: Slowdown in the Decline of Container Shipping Freight Rate Indices 1.1 Production: Power Plant Daily Consumption Falls from a High Level - Power plant daily consumption has declined. On August 19, the average daily consumption of 6 major power - generating groups was 912,000 tons, a 4.5% drop from August 12. On August 14, the daily consumption of power plants in eight southern provinces was 2.369 million tons, a 5.3% drop from August 6 [4][11]. - Blast furnace operating rates fluctuated slightly. On August 15, the national blast furnace operating rate was 83.6%, down 0.2 percentage points from August 8, while the capacity utilization rate was 90.2%, up 0.2 percentage points. The blast furnace operating rate of Tangshan steel mills remained flat at 92.6% [4][17]. - Tire operating rates were weakly stable. On August 14, the operating rate of truck - used all - steel tires was 63.1%, up 2.1 percentage points from August 7, and that of car - used semi - steel tires was 72.1%, down 2.3 percentage points [4][19]. 1.2 Demand: Slowdown in the Decline of Container Shipping Freight Rate Indices - The decline in the month - on - month sales of new homes in 30 cities slowed down. From August 1 to 19, the average daily sales area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 179,000 square meters, down 6.1% from July, 15.0% from August last year, and 32.4% from August 2023 [4][24]. - The retail sales of the auto market are gradually picking up. In August, retail sales increased by 2% year - on - year, and wholesale sales increased by 20% year - on - year [4][27]. - Steel prices generally fell. On August 19, rebar, wire rod, hot - rolled coil, and cold - rolled prices decreased by 3.5%, 3.1%, 2.8%, and 0.2% respectively compared to August 12 [4][32]. - Cement prices generally rebounded. On August 19, the national cement price index rose 1.4% from August 12, with prices in East China and the Yangtze River region rising 4.4% and 4.3% respectively [4][33]. - Glass prices stopped falling and rebounded. On August 19, the active glass futures contract price was 1,215 yuan/ton, up 13.9% from August 12 [4][37]. - The decline of container shipping freight rate indices slowed down. On August 15, the CCFI index decreased by 0.6% from August 8, and the SCFI index decreased by 2.0% [4][40]. 2. Inflation: Slow Fall of Pork Prices at a Low Level 2.1 CPI: Slow Fall of Pork Prices at a Low Level - Pork prices are slowly falling at a low level. On August 19, the average wholesale price of pork was 20.2 yuan/kg, a 0.2% drop from August 12 [4][46]. - The agricultural product price index is slowly rising. On August 19, the agricultural product wholesale price index rose 0.8% from August 12, with different fluctuations in various varieties [4][51]. 2.2 PPI: Weak Fluctuation of Oil Prices - Oil prices are weakly fluctuating. On August 19, the spot prices of Brent and WTI crude oil were $67.6 and $62.4 per barrel respectively, down 0.01% and 1.3% from August 12 [4][54]. - Copper and aluminum prices declined. On August 19, the LME 3 - month copper and aluminum prices decreased by 0.2% and 1.4% respectively compared to August 12 [4][58]. - The month - on - month increase of the domestic commodity index narrowed. On August 19, the Nanhua Industrial Products Index decreased by 2.5% from August 12, and the CRB index decreased by 0.3% from August 11 [4][58].

Core Points - The Bank of Indonesia announced a 25 basis point cut in the benchmark 7-day reverse repo rate to 5%, marking the fifth rate cut since September last year and the lowest level since October 2022 [1] - The central bank aims to support economic growth while maintaining low inflation and stability of the Indonesian Rupiah, with inflation expected to remain within the target range of 2.5%±1% for this year and next [1] - Indonesia's GDP grew by 5.12% year-on-year in the second quarter, the highest growth rate in two years, while July's inflation rate rose to 2.37%, the highest in a year but still within the central bank's target [1] - The central bank projects GDP growth of 5.1% in 2025, driven by consumption, exports, and government spending, with an emphasis on increasing exports of mineral products, palm oil, and fishery products [1] - The central bank has urged banks to improve credit allocation efficiency, as credit growth slowed to 7.03% in July, and has implemented measures to enhance liquidity support [1] Market Reaction - Following the rate cut announcement, the Indonesian stock market responded positively, with the Jakarta Composite Index closing at 7939 points, up 0.97%, reaching a historical high, indicating strong recovery momentum and capital inflow trends, particularly in the financial, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industries are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The A - share market is in high - level oscillation with sector rotation. Futures of various commodities show different trends based on their respective fundamentals, including supply, demand, and macro - economic factors [2][4]. - The bond market is affected by factors such as reverse repurchase operations and stock market trends. It is expected to have limited adjustment and requires certain factors to stabilize [6]. - Precious metals are under pressure due to the strengthening of the US dollar and are waiting for the Fed Chairman's statement at the central bank meeting [7]. - The shipping index shows different trends in different routes, and the container shipping futures are expected to be weakly volatile [11]. - The prices of non - ferrous metals are affected by factors such as macro - economic environment, supply - demand relationship, and inventory. Most of them are expected to be in a range - bound state [13]. - The prices of black metals are influenced by cost, supply, demand, and inventory. Short - term trends vary, and some suggest short - term short - selling operations [41]. - Agricultural products have different outlooks. Meal products have long - term bullish expectations, while the trends of pigs, corn, etc. are affected by supply, demand, and seasonal factors [56]. 3. Summary by Catalog Financial Derivatives Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: The A - share market had a high - level oscillation on Tuesday. The main stock indexes rose in the morning and fell back in the late trading. The four major stock index futures contracts also declined. The market is affected by domestic and overseas news and capital flows. It is expected to enter a high - level oscillation and wait for the decision of the policy direction. It is recommended to buy put options to protect long positions or partially take profits [2][3][4]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Treasury bond futures closed up across the board. The yields of most major interest - rate bonds in the inter - bank market declined. The market is affected by reverse repurchase operations and stock market trends. It is expected to be limited in adjustment. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [5][6]. Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices declined due to the strengthening of the US dollar. The market is waiting for the Fed Chairman's statement at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Meeting. Gold is recommended to build a bull spread strategy through call options at low prices after the price correction, and silver is recommended to maintain a low - buying idea [7][9][10]. Container Shipping Futures on European Routes - The spot prices of container shipping are in a downward phase, and the futures are expected to be weakly volatile. It is recommended to hold short positions in the 10 - contract [11][12]. Commodity Futures Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper market has weak driving forces and shows narrow - range oscillation. The price is affected by the "stagflation - like" environment and inflation expectations. It is expected to be range - bound in the short term, with the main contract referring to 78000 - 79500 [13][17]. - **Alumina**: The alumina market is under pressure due to the continuous increase of warehouse receipts. The supply is expected to increase in the medium term, and it is recommended to short at high prices [17][18][19]. - **Aluminum**: The aluminum price is expected to be range - bound in the short term. The supply is stable with a slight increase, while the demand is in the off - season, and the terminal consumption recovery is weak. The main contract refers to 20000 - 21000 [19][20][21]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The aluminum alloy market is in a state of weak supply and demand. The price is expected to be range - bound, and the aluminum alloy - aluminum price difference is expected to converge. It is recommended to refer to the 19600 - 20400 range and consider arbitrage operations [22][24]. - **Zinc**: The zinc price is oscillating weakly. The supply is expected to be loose, and the demand is in the off - season. It is expected to be range - bound, with the main contract referring to 22000 - 23000 [24][27]. - **Tin**: The tin price is oscillating with limited short - term driving forces. It is recommended to wait and see, and the follow - up depends on the recovery of tin mines in Myanmar [28][30]. - **Nickel**: The nickel price is in a narrow - range oscillation, and the fundamentals change little. It is expected to be range - bound, with the main contract referring to 118000 - 126000 [30][32][33]. - **Stainless Steel**: The stainless - steel price is oscillating weakly. The cost provides support, but the demand is still a drag. It is expected to be range - bound, with the main contract referring to 12800 - 13500 [33][36]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate price is expected to be in a strong - range wide - amplitude oscillation. The fundamentals are marginally improved, and it is recommended to wait and see cautiously and try to go long lightly at low prices [37][40]. Black Metals - **Steel**: The steel price has broken through the support level. It is recommended to try short - selling in the 3380 - 3400 range of the October contract [41][44]. - **Iron Ore**: The iron - ore price follows the steel price. It is recommended to short at high prices due to factors such as supply, demand, and inventory [45][48]. - **Coking Coal**: The coking - coal futures have peaked and declined. It is recommended to short at high prices and conduct reverse arbitrage for the 9 - 1 spread [49][52]. - **Coke**: The coke futures are oscillating downwards. It is recommended to short the 2601 contract at high prices and conduct positive arbitrage for the 9 - 1 spread [53][55]. Agricultural Products - **Meal Products**: The meal products have strong cost support, and the long - term bullish expectation remains unchanged. It is recommended to go long at low prices [56][58]. - **Pigs**: The pig spot price is oscillating at a low level. It is recommended to wait and see due to factors such as supply, demand, and market sentiment [59][60]. - **Corn**: The corn price is oscillating weakly due to supply pressure. It is recommended to pay attention to the growth of new - season corn [61][62].

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Core Points - The Nepalese Parliament's Finance Committee has completed a line-by-line discussion of the draft "Alternative Development Fund (ADF) Operations Bill" [1] - Key adjustments include the establishment of a 5-member guiding committee led by the Finance Minister, replacing the previous board led by the Finance Secretary, to enhance political accountability and inter-agency coordination [1] - The investment scope of the fund has been expanded from large infrastructure projects like hydropower and highways to include agriculture, forestry products, and mining industries [1] - Provincial and local governments are now allowed to purchase shares in the fund, whereas previously only the federal government held a majority stake [1] - The fund has a statutory capital of 100 billion Nepalese Rupees, with 25 billion Rupees paid in [1] - The responsibilities of the guiding committee are not yet clearly defined, and Parliament has requested the Finance Ministry to clarify its authority [1] - The fund aims to fill funding gaps in infrastructure projects through mixed financing methods, but there are concerns among parliament members about a lack of clear governance leading to potential opacity [1]

Core Viewpoint - Canada's recent imposition of a 25% additional tax on imports of Chinese steel products is a response to U.S. pressure, aimed at addressing global steel overcapacity, but it has inadvertently harmed its agricultural sector and led to significant trade losses with China [1][3][5]. Group 1: Trade Policy Impact - The Canadian government's decision to impose tariffs was influenced by the U.S. increasing tariffs on Canadian goods, leading Canada to adopt a broad approach that targeted Chinese steel while failing to protect its own industries [3][9]. - The agricultural sector has been severely affected, with China canceling $3.7 billion worth of Canadian agricultural orders, representing a 35% reduction in exports to China [5][7]. - The Canadian steel industry, which contributes only a quarter of the GDP compared to agriculture, has not benefited from the tariffs, resulting in a dual challenge of being unable to afford Chinese products while competing against U.S. steel [3][7]. Group 2: International Relations and Supply Chain - China's swift response included terminating significant agricultural contracts and redirecting imports to Australia, highlighting the vulnerability of Canada's agricultural exports [5][11]. - The World Trade Organization (WTO) has received a formal complaint against Canada, indicating that the trade dispute has escalated to an international level [7][15]. - Canada's reliance on the U.S. for 76% of its exports poses a risk, especially as China diversifies its supply sources, indicating a shift in global trade dynamics [15][17]. Group 3: Strategic Miscalculations - The Canadian government underestimated China's resolve to retaliate against trade measures, leading to a rapid and severe response from China [9][11]. - There was a failure to explore alternative strategies, such as leveraging multilateral agreements like CPTPP, which could have provided a more balanced approach to trade negotiations [10][15]. - The situation serves as a warning about the consequences of short-sighted policy decisions in a highly interconnected global market, where miscalculations can lead to significant economic repercussions [17].

Core Viewpoint - Indian Prime Minister Modi vows to continue promoting the "Make in India" initiative and emphasizes protecting farmers' interests, positioning himself as a "wall" against external pressures [1][14]. Group 1: Trade Relations and Responses - Modi's statements are perceived as a response to Trump's punitive tariffs on Indian goods, which have reached 50%, marking a rare extreme in global trade history [3]. - The tariffs have triggered a global chain reaction, with India leading a coalition of 11 emerging economies, including Brazil and South Africa, to reach a consensus on trade strategies [3][21]. - The consensus includes establishing local currency settlement channels, sharing energy supply chains, and coordinating retaliatory tariff measures, collectively representing 22% of global GDP [21]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Following the imposition of tariffs, the Indian rupee depreciated significantly, foreign capital fled, and GDP growth forecasts were adjusted downwards by 1 percentage point [18]. - Modi's counteractions included canceling defense procurement from the U.S. and exploring transactions in yuan for oil purchases from Russia, potentially undermining the dollar's dominance in oil trade [19]. Group 3: Diplomatic Engagements - Modi plans to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, marking his first official visit in seven years, and will also host Putin in New Delhi [23]. - The timing of these diplomatic engagements coincides with a period of reduced U.S. sanctions pressure, providing an opportunity for India and China to align their positions on shared challenges such as energy security and de-dollarization [25].

Core Insights - The formation of a "1-hour high-speed rail circle" among Wuhan, Xiangyang, and Yichang is expected to enhance the integrated benefits of the Han-Xiang-Yi "Golden Triangle" as the Han-Yi and Xiang-Jing high-speed rail lines are set to be completed by the end of this year [1] - Hubei has achieved its economic growth target for the 14th Five-Year Plan a year ahead of schedule, with a total economic output surpassing 6 trillion yuan, increasing its share of the central region's economy from 19.5% at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan to an expected 20.9% by 2024 [1] Economic Development - The Wuhan metropolitan area has successfully addressed 32 bottleneck roads, establishing a dual hub for air passenger and cargo transport between Ezhou Huahu Airport and Wuhan Tianhe Airport, and is advancing the Optoelectronic Information Industry to a trillion-yuan scale [2] - By 2024, the economic output of the Wuhan metropolitan area is projected to reach 3.6 trillion yuan, increasing its share of the Yangtze River middle reaches urban agglomeration to 29% [2] Regional Collaboration - Wuhan is enhancing cooperation with other central provincial capitals such as Changsha, Hefei, and Nanchang in transportation, technology, industry, and public services [2] - The Xiangyang metropolitan area has seen its economic output jump from 500 billion yuan in 2021 to 600 billion yuan in 2024, ranking among the top non-provincial cities in Central China [3] Industrial Growth - Xiangyang is developing a collaborative automotive industry cluster with Wuhan, Shiyan, and Suizhou, while also establishing a national-level phosphate chemical circular industry cluster with Yichang, Jingmen, and Jingzhou [4] - Yichang is focusing on ecological and green development, with its GDP reaching 619.1 billion yuan, making it the top non-provincial city in Central China [4] County-Level Economic Development - Hubei has increased its number of top 100 counties to 8, ranking 4th nationally, with a breakthrough in the number of counties achieving a GDP of over 100 billion yuan [5] - The urbanization rate of the county's permanent population has reached 56.7%, an increase of 3.44 percentage points from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [5]

Group 1 - The "JianDe Village T" event showcased a unique rural fashion feast, featuring 16 teams and over 200 local models, blending local culture, agricultural characteristics, and fashion elements [2] - The event highlighted various local inspirations, such as the "JianDe people" dental fossil for historical fashion and daily strawberry farming activities, promoting rural revitalization [2] - The models included ordinary villagers of all ages, supported by cultural commissioners and "artistic village heads," who helped them realize their dreams of performing on stage [2] Group 2 - The initiative for the village model teams began in 2022, leading to the formation of multiple teams, including the "8090" elderly model team, with an average age over 70 [3] - The "Village T" trend has spread throughout JianDe, becoming a new highlight in the cultural life of villagers, with the 2025 "Our Village T" event providing a platform for fashion-loving villagers [3] - The JianDe municipal government aims to develop "JianDe Village T" into a cultural brand, enhancing the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism while increasing JianDe's visibility and influence [3]

Group 1: Economic and Social Development - The city government is focusing on the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation to enhance the city's innovative vitality [2] - The government aims to build a "strong city" in technology, talent, and education, and to improve the mechanism for significant investment in technological innovation [2] - The "3+N" industrial fund cluster has invested in over 1,600 projects in Hangzhou, with a total investment exceeding 60 billion yuan, supporting high-quality development [3] Group 2: Social Welfare and Elderly Care - The city has established over 35,000 beds in elderly care institutions and more than 2,900 home care service centers, enhancing the elderly care network [4] - The government is focusing on improving elderly care services by addressing urgent needs and expanding the "happiness elderly care service circle" [4] Group 3: Agricultural Development - The city is promoting the development of new agricultural productivity through the "Five Good and One New" strategy, which includes high-standard farmland and modern farmers [5] - Efforts are being made to accelerate agricultural modernization and promote green and efficient farming techniques [5]