1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information is provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints - The current supply - demand structure of ethylene glycol (MEG) is weak, and with the weakening of macro - positive support, the short - term price of MEG is expected to continue the weak trend. Investors should pay attention to short - selling opportunities [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - On the 31st, the main contract 2509 of ethylene glycol futures opened at 4440 yuan/ton, reached a high of 4468 yuan/ton, a low of 4406 yuan/ton, settled at 4432 yuan/ton, and closed at 4414 yuan/ton, down 51 yuan from the previous trading day's settlement price. The total volume was 136,468 lots, and the open interest was 245,445 lots. The EG2601 contract closed at 4441 yuan/ton, down 54 yuan, with an open interest of 29,986 lots, an increase of 2449 lots [7]. 3.2. Industry News - International oil prices rose for three consecutive days due to investors' attention to Trump's more urgent deadline for ending the Ukraine conflict, tariff threats to oil - trading countries, optimism about US agreements with the EU and Japan, and the better - than - expected increase in US Q2 GDP. However, after Fed Chairman Powell's speech on maintaining interest rates, the US dollar index rose, and European and American crude oil futures slightly declined after the market. On Wednesday (July 30), the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures for September 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $70.00 per barrel, up $0.79 or 1.14% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $68.45 - $70.51. The settlement price of Brent crude oil futures for September 2025 on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $73.24 per barrel, up $0.73 or 1.01% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $71.75 - $73.63 [8]. - In the Zhangjiagang ethylene glycol market, the spot negotiation price this week was 4479 - 4481 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The negotiation price for next - week's spot was 4479 - 4484 yuan/ton, and that for late August was 4479 - 4484 yuan/ton. The basis of this week's spot was at a premium of 65 - 67 yuan/ton compared to EG2509, next - week's spot was at a premium of 65 - 70 yuan/ton, and the basis for late August was at a premium of 65 - 70 yuan/ton [8]. 3.3. Data Overview - The report presents multiple data charts, including MEG futures prices, spot - futures price differences, international crude oil futures main - contract closing prices, raw material price indices (ethylene), PTA - MEG price differences, MEG prices, MEG downstream product prices, and MEG downstream product inventories, with data sources from Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [10][15][16].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The stock index showed a downward trend with fluctuations, while the TMT sector remained strong. The four major stock index futures contracts all declined, and the market faced adjustment pressure. It is recommended to wait and see for now [2][3][4]. - Due to the decline in PMI and the fall of risk assets, the bond futures market continued to rise. It is recommended to allocate more in the short - term and pay attention to high - frequency economic data [6]. - The impact of US tariffs on inflation continued to emerge. Gold prices rose and then fell, and silver prices were under pressure. It is recommended to buy gold at low levels and pay attention to the changes in silver's industrial demand [9][10]. - The main contract of container shipping futures declined. It is expected to be weakly volatile, and it is advisable to short the 08 and 10 contracts at high prices [12]. - Most non - ferrous metals were under pressure. Copper prices were affected by the disappointment of US copper tariff expectations; aluminum prices were affected by the off - season and macro factors; other non - ferrous metals also faced different supply - demand and macro challenges [17][22][28]. - Black metals showed different trends. Steel prices turned to a volatile state; iron ore prices fluctuated with steel prices; coking coal and coke prices fluctuated sharply, and there were concerns about short - term peaks [42][45][49]. - In the agricultural products sector, the price of soybean meal was supported by import concerns; the price of live pigs was expected to remain at the bottom and fluctuate; the price of corn was in a range - bound state [57][59][62]. Summary by Directory Financial Derivatives - Financial Futures Stock Index Futures - **Market Conditions**: On Thursday, the main indexes opened lower and declined with fluctuations. The TMT sector rose against the trend, while the pro - cyclical sectors fell collectively. The four major stock index futures contracts all declined, and most of the basis of the main contracts was at a discount [2][3]. - **News**: China's July official manufacturing PMI and non - manufacturing business activity index declined, and the comprehensive PMI output index also decreased. Overseas, Trump announced new tariff policies [3]. - **Funding**: On July 31, the trading volume of the A - share market reached a new high, and the net capital withdrawal by the central bank was 4.78 billion yuan [4]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Due to the adjustment pressure caused by the difference between market expectations and policies, it is recommended to wait and see for now [4]. Bond Futures - **Market Performance**: Bond futures closed higher across the board, and the yields of major interest - rate bonds in the inter - bank market generally declined [5]. - **Funding**: The central bank conducted a 7 - day reverse repurchase operation of 28.32 billion yuan on July 31, with a net capital withdrawal of 4.78 billion yuan. After the cross - month period, the funding is expected to return to a loose state [5][6]. - **Fundamentals**: China's July official manufacturing and non - manufacturing PMI declined, but still remained above the critical point, indicating that the overall production and business activities of enterprises maintained an expansion [6]. - **Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to allocate more in the short - term to play the wave - repair market of bond futures and pay attention to high - frequency economic data [6]. Financial Derivatives - Precious Metals - **News**: Trump reached a 90 - day short - term agreement with Mexico, maintaining the current tariffs. The US 6 - month core PCE price index increased year - on - year [7][8]. - **Market Performance**: Gold prices rose and then fell, and silver prices were affected by the decline in the non - ferrous sector [9]. - **Funding**: Some funds continued to flow into ETFs, supporting the price [10]. - **Outlook**: The price of gold is expected to be under pressure in the short term and test the support of the 100 - day moving average. Silver prices are expected to fluctuate in the range of 36 - 37 US dollars [9][10]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Buy gold at low levels and pay attention to the changes in silver's industrial demand [10]. Financial Derivatives - Container Shipping Futures - **Spot Price**: As of July 31, the spot prices of major shipping companies continued to decline [11]. - **Index**: As of July 28, the SCFIS European line index and the US West line index declined [11]. - **Fundamentals**: As of July 31, the global container shipping capacity increased year - on - year, and the demand in the eurozone and the US showed different trends [11]. - **Logic**: The futures price declined, and the main contract price was driven down by the falling spot price [12]. - **Operation Suggestion**: It is expected to be weakly volatile, and it is advisable to short the 08 and 10 contracts at high prices [12]. Financial Derivatives - Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - **Spot**: As of July 31, the average price of electrolytic copper decreased, and the trading sentiment was average [13]. - **Macro**: Multiple important meetings were held, and the US 50% electrolytic copper tariff expectation was disappointed [14]. - **Supply**: The supply of copper concentrate was restricted, and the production of electrolytic copper was expected to increase in July [15]. - **Demand**: The short - term domestic demand was resilient, but there was marginal pressure in Q3 [16]. - **Inventory**: The inventories of COMEX, LME, and domestic social inventories all increased [16]. - **Logic**: The US copper tariff expectation was disappointed, and the non - US electrolytic copper market showed a pattern of "loose supply expectation and weak demand", and the price was under pressure in the short term [17]. - **Operation Suggestion**: The main contract price is expected to range from 77,000 to 79,000 yuan [17]. Aluminum Oxide - **Spot**: On July 31, the spot prices of aluminum oxide in different regions remained unchanged [17]. - **Supply**: In June, the production of metallurgical - grade aluminum oxide increased year - on - year, and the operating capacity increased [18]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory of aluminum oxide increased, and the total registered warehouse receipts decreased [18]. - **Logic**: The futures price of aluminum oxide declined, and the basis decreased. There was a risk of short - squeeze due to the low warehouse receipts [19]. - **Operation Suggestion**: The main contract price is expected to range from 3,000 to 3,400 yuan. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and short at high prices in the medium term [19]. Aluminum - **Spot**: On July 31, the average price of SMM A00 aluminum decreased, and the premium decreased [19]. - **Supply**: In June, the domestic electrolytic aluminum production decreased, and the proportion of molten aluminum was expected to decline in July [20]. - **Demand**: The downstream was in the traditional off - season, and the starting rates of various industries were generally stable or slightly decreased [20]. - **Inventory**: The domestic mainstream consumption area inventory increased, and the LME inventory increased slightly [21]. - **Logic**: The aluminum price declined, and the off - season inventory accumulation expectation was strong. The price was under pressure in the short term [22]. - **Operation Suggestion**: The main contract price is expected to range from 20,200 to 21,000 yuan [22]. Zinc - **Spot**: On July 31, the average price of SMM 0 zinc ingots decreased, and the trading was average [25]. - **Supply**: The supply of zinc ore was expected to be loose, and the production of refined zinc was expected to increase in July [26]. - **Demand**: The starting rates of the three primary processing industries were differentiated, and the demand was affected by the price increase [27]. - **Inventory**: The domestic social inventory increased, and the LME inventory decreased [27]. - **Logic**: The supply of zinc ore was expected to be loose, but the production growth rate was lower than expected. The demand was affected by the price increase, and the price was expected to be weakly volatile in the short term [28]. - **Operation Suggestion**: The main contract price is expected to range from 22,000 to 23,000 yuan [28]. Tin - **Spot**: On July 31, the price of SMM 1 tin decreased, and the trading was dull [28]. - **Supply**: In June, the import of tin ore and tin ingots decreased and increased respectively [29]. - **Demand and Inventory**: In June, the starting rate of solder decreased, and the demand showed a weak trend. The LME inventory remained unchanged, and the domestic social inventory increased [29][30]. - **Logic**: The supply of tin ore was tight, and the demand was weak. The price was expected to be in a wide - range shock [31]. - **Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to wait and see and pay attention to the changes in Sino - US negotiations and Myanmar's post - resumption inventory [31]. Nickel - **Spot**: As of July 31, the average price of SMM1 electrolytic nickel decreased [31]. - **Supply**: In June, the production of refined nickel decreased slightly, and the production in July was expected to increase slightly [31]. - **Demand**: The demand for electroplating was stable, the alloy demand was good, the stainless steel demand was general, and the production of nickel sulfate decreased [32]. - **Inventory**: The overseas inventory remained high, the domestic social inventory increased slightly, and the bonded area inventory remained stable [32]. - **Logic**: The macro - sentiment was weak, and the nickel price was under pressure. The supply of nickel ore was relatively loose, and the stainless steel demand was weak. The price was expected to be in a range adjustment in the short term [33]. - **Operation Suggestion**: The main contract price is expected to range from 118,000 to 126,000 yuan [33]. Stainless Steel - **Spot**: As of July 31, the prices of 304 cold - rolled stainless steel in Wuxi and Foshan decreased [34]. - **Raw Materials**: The price of nickel ore was loose, the price of nickel iron was stable, and the price of ferrochrome was weakly stable [34]. - **Supply**: In July, the estimated production of stainless steel decreased, and the production of 300 - series decreased [34][35]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory decreased slowly, and the warehouse receipts decreased [35]. - **Logic**: The stainless steel price declined, and the terminal demand was weak. The price was expected to be in a range shock in the short term [36]. - **Operation Suggestion**: The main contract price is expected to range from 12,600 to 13,200 yuan [36]. Lithium Carbonate - **Spot**: As of July 31, the price of battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased, and the price of lithium hydroxide increased slightly [37]. - **Supply**: In June, the production of lithium carbonate increased, and the production in July was expected to continue to increase. The recent supply was disturbed, and the production decreased last week [38]. - **Demand**: The demand was relatively stable, and the seasonal performance was weakened [38]. - **Inventory**: The overall inventory began to decrease, the upstream inventory decreased significantly, and the downstream inventory increased [39]. - **Logic**: The lithium carbonate price was weak, and the trading core shifted to the ore end. The short - term supply uncertainty increased, and the price was expected to be in a wide - range shock [40]. - **Operation Suggestion**: It is recommended to wait and see cautiously and pay attention to the macro - expectation changes and supply adjustment [41]. Financial Derivatives - Black Metals Steel - **Spot**: The spot price decreased significantly, and the basis strengthened [41]. - **Cost and Profit**: The cost increased, but the steel price also increased, and the steel mill's profit increased [41]. - **Supply**: The molten iron production was stable at a high level, and the production of five major steel products increased slightly. The production of rebar decreased seasonally, and the production of hot - rolled coil remained high [41]. - **Demand**: The apparent demand for five major steel products was stable at a high level, and the seasonal decline was not significant [42]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of mainstream steel products was stable at a low level, and the off - season inventory accumulation was less than expected [42]. - **Viewpoint**: The market expectation cooled down, and the steel price turned to a volatile state. It is recommended to go long on dips [42]. Iron Ore - **Spot**: The prices of mainstream iron ore powders remained unchanged [43]. - **Futures**: The 09 and far - month contracts of iron ore decreased [43]. - **Basis**: The optimal deliverable product was Carajás fines, and the basis of different varieties was different [44]. - **Demand**: The molten iron production decreased slightly, the blast furnace operating rate remained unchanged, and the steel mill's profit rate increased [44]. - **Supply**: The global iron ore shipment increased, and the 45 - port arrival volume decreased [44]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory decreased slightly, the daily average unloading volume decreased, and the steel mill's imported iron ore inventory increased [44]. - **Viewpoint**: The iron ore price was expected to follow the steel price. It is recommended to go long cautiously on a single - side and long iron ore and short hot - rolled coil in an arbitrage [45]. Coking Coal - **Futures and Spot**: The coking coal futures price decreased significantly, and the spot auction price fluctuated. The Mongolian coal price decreased [46][49]. - **Supply**: The coal mine operating rate decreased slightly, and the domestic coking coal auction was good. The Mongolian coal price followed the futures price down [46][49]. - **Demand**: The coking operating rate was stable, the downstream blast furnace molten iron production decreased slightly at a high level, and the downstream replenishment increased [47][49]. - **Inventory**: The coal mine inventory decreased rapidly, the port inventory decreased, and the downstream inventory increased at a low level [48][49]. - **Viewpoint**: The coking coal price fluctuated sharply. The spot market was relatively stable, and the futures price had over - expected increase. It is recommended to wait and see for speculation and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [49]. Coke - **Futures and Spot**: The coke futures price decreased, and the spot factory price increased, while the port trade price decreased. The mainstream coking enterprises initiated the fifth - round price increase [50][53]. - **Profit**: The average profit per ton of coke was - 45 yuan, and different regions had different profit situations [50]. - **Supply**: The coke production was stable, and the coal mine production recovery was less than expected [50][53]. - **Demand**: The blast furnace molten iron production decreased slightly at a high level, and the downstream demand provided support [51][53]. - **Inventory**: The coking plant inventory continued to decrease, the port inventory increased slightly, and the steel mill inventory decreased [52][53]. - **Viewpoint**: The coke price had a short - term price increase expectation, but there was a risk of peaking and falling back. It is recommended to wait and see for speculation and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [53]. Financial Derivatives - Agricultural Products Meal - **Spot Market**: The price of soybean meal was stable with a slight increase, and the trading volume increased. The price of rapeseed meal fluctuated, and the trading volume was small [55]. - **Fundamentals**: Brazil's soybean export volume in July was estimated, and China and the US held trade talks [55][56]. - **Market Outlook**: The US soybean price was weak, and the domestic soybean meal price was supported by import concerns. It is recommended to wait and see [56][57]. Live Pigs - **Spot Situation**: The spot price of live pigs rebounded, and the prices in different regions increased [58]. - **Market Data**: The profit of self - breeding and self - raising and purchased piglet fattening decreased, and the average slaughter weight decreased [58][59]. - **Market Outlook**: The live pig price was expected to remain at the bottom and fluctuate. The near - month 09 contract had strong upward pressure, and the far - month contract was affected by policies [59][60]. Corn - **Spot Price**: The spot prices in different regions were stable or decreased slightly, and the trading was light [61]. - **Fundamentals**: The inventories of different links decreased, and the feed enterprise's inventory days decreased slightly [62]. - **Market Outlook**: The import corn auction continued, and the impact was weakened. The short - term market was range - bound, and the medium - and long - term supply - demand situation was different [62].

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1. Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment ratings in the given content. 2. Report's Core Views - The overall market is influenced by various factors such as economic data, tariff policies, and government policies. Different sectors show different trends and risks. For example, the gold market is affected by PCE data and tariff policies, showing a short - term weak trend; the stock index futures market is affected by domestic economic data and policies, and needs fundamental support; the bond market enters a favorable period but with a volatile upward trend [13][21][28]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US core PCE in June increased by 2.8% year - on - year, better than expected. The hawkish stance of the Fed's interest - rate meeting reduces short - term interest - rate cut expectations. The gold price fell back below $3300, and it is expected to be in a weak shock in the short term [12][13][14]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - Dollar Index) - Trump increased tariffs on Canada and extended the tariff period for Mexico, which led to a decrease in market risk appetite and a short - term strengthening of the dollar index [15][17][19]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The State Council Executive Meeting proposed to implement the "Artificial Intelligence +" action and enhance macro - policy effectiveness. Due to the PMI in July being lower than expected, the short - term domestic economic pressure increases, and the stock market has a correction. It is recommended to allocate assets evenly [20][21][22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The unexpected rebound of inflation data increases the uncertainty of future interest - rate cuts. The US stock market's upward trend slows down, and attention should be paid to the risk of correction caused by economic data falling short of expectations [23][25][26]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - China's official manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3, lower than expected. The Treasury bond futures enter a favorable period in August, but the upward trend is volatile, and it is necessary to grasp the rhythm when going long [27][28][30]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia's palm oil exports in July decreased by 6.71% month - on - month, and Indonesia raised the reference price and export tax of crude palm oil in August. The oil market is expected to fluctuate and correct, and it is recommended to go long on dips [31][32][33]. 3.2.2 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - Vietnam's coal imports from January to June increased by 13.26% year - on - year. Affected by rainfall and policies, the short - term coal price is expected to remain stable, and attention should be paid to the implementation of supply - side policies [34]. 3.2.3 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The price of metallurgical coke in the Lvliang market is running strongly. Recently, coking coal has been greatly affected by the macro and policies, and may stabilize in the short term after a continuous sharp decline. Pay attention to position management [4][35][37]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - India's Goa state resumed iron ore mining after 12 years. The iron ore price is mainly driven by sentiment in the short term. The fundamentals do not support sharp fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see [38]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Aonong Biological's actual external guarantee balance reached 1 billion yuan. The short - term spot price of pigs may fall, and the contango strategy is still applicable for contract arbitrage [39][40]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The inventory in the northern ports continued to decline. The corn futures price started to return to its fundamentals after the weakening of the macro - sentiment. In the medium and long term, it is expected to decline in a fluctuating manner, and it is recommended to hold new short positions [41][42][43]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The开机 rate of starch increased, but the downstream demand was still weak. The price difference between rice and flour is expected to remain low and fluctuate [44][45]. 3.2.8 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The inventory of five major steel products increased week - on - week. Affected by weather and policy expectations, the steel price fell, and it is expected to have further downward pressure [46][47]. 3.2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Chile's copper production in June decreased by 6% year - on - year. Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imported semi - finished copper products. The market is worried about the outward transfer of US copper inventories, which suppresses the copper price. It is recommended to take a short - term bearish approach and pay attention to inventory changes [48][50][52]. 3.2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The spot transaction average price has increased. The polysilicon price is expected to run between 45,000 - 57,000 yuan/ton in the short term. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money put options [55][56]. 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The social inventory of industrial silicon increased slightly. The supply is expected to increase in August. The price is expected to run between 8500 - 10,000 yuan/ton, and it is recommended to pay attention to range - trading opportunities [57][58]. 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Glencore's nickel production in the second quarter decreased by 3.6% year - on - year. Affected by macro - policies and fundamentals, the nickel price fell. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term band opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities at high prices [59][60][61]. 3.2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - A lead smelter in the northwest plans to stop production. Affected by macro - sentiment and fundamentals, the short - term Shanghai lead price is weak, and it is recommended to wait and see [62][65]. 3.2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Gatos Silver's zinc ore production in the second quarter increased by nearly 30%. Affected by macro - sentiment and fundamentals, the Shanghai zinc price fell. It is recommended to take a short - position with a light position, pay attention to mid - term month - spread positive - arbitrage opportunities, and wait and see in the short term [66][68][69]. 3.2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The weekly commodity volume of Chinese LPG increased slightly, and the inventory rate decreased slightly. The 8 - month CP price was in line with expectations, and the price is expected to be in a weak shock in the short term [69][70][71]. 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The closing price of CEA on July 31 decreased by 1.36%. The trading volume has not increased significantly. The CEA price is expected to fluctuate in the short term [72][73]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - The PX price fell on July 31. The PX market is expected to be in a volatile and upward trend in the short term [74][75]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The operating rates of texturing and weaving in Jiangsu and Zhejiang continued to increase. The demand side needs further observation. The PTA price may be in a slightly upward shock in the short term [76][77][78]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The transaction in the Shandong caustic soda market was moderate on July 31. The market is expected to fluctuate in the future [79][80][80]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp in the spot market adjusted in different directions on July 31. The pulp price is expected to follow the commodity market's correction [81][82]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The price of domestic PVC powder market fell on July 31. The PVC price is expected to follow the commodity market's correction [83][84]. 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle - chip factories were mostly slightly lowered. The bottle - chip price is expected to follow the fluctuation of polyester raw materials. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of expanding processing fees by going long on dips [84][85]. 3.2.23 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - Hartmann Group increased its order for new - built container ships in China. The container freight rate has confirmed a downward trend. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to spot changes [86][87][88].

Group 1 - The report indicates that the Hong Kong stock market is in an upward trend with a solid bottom, driven by improved investor sentiment and increased trading volume, particularly from institutional investors [1][2][3] - There is a notable shift towards high-dividend stocks and technology stocks, which are expected to provide momentum for the overall market [1][2] - Concerns about rising overseas risks, particularly related to the appreciation of USD assets and the impending deadline for tariff negotiations, are highlighted [1][2] Group 2 - The report expresses optimism about AI technology, noting strong capital expenditure in US tech stocks and the potential for new AI models in China to boost the tech narrative [2][3] - High-dividend stocks are favored due to the nature of incremental capital and their comparative advantage over A-shares, alongside low funding costs in Hong Kong [2][3] - Investors are expected to focus on sectors with strong performance and undervaluation, such as innovative pharmaceuticals, during the earnings season [2][3] Group 3 - The report lists the top ten recommended stocks, including Meitu, Kuaishou, and various pharmaceutical companies, with detailed financial metrics such as market capitalization and PE ratios [3][8][79] - Specific investment recommendations for each stock are provided, emphasizing growth potential driven by AI applications, strategic partnerships, and market positioning [11][18][23][28][37][48][62][72] Group 4 - The report outlines key assumptions and driving factors for each recommended stock, such as user growth, product performance, and market conditions [13][19][24][30][38][42][49][56][68][74] - Unique insights into the companies' competitive advantages and market strategies are presented, indicating potential for significant growth and valuation improvements [15][20][25][32][39][45][60][69][76]

Group 1: ETF Performance - In July, the top-performing ETFs included the Hang Seng Innovation Drug ETF and the Hong Kong Innovation Drug ETF, both rising over 26% [1] - The top 10 ETFs in July all recorded gains exceeding 23.9%, with year-to-date increases surpassing 86% [1] - Conversely, gold-related ETFs experienced declines, with several falling over 2% in July [1] Group 2: A-share Market Trends - The A-share market in August is expected to be influenced by policies, external events, and economic fundamentals [5][6] - Historical data shows that the Shanghai Composite Index has had a mixed performance in August, with 7 out of 15 years seeing gains [4] - Positive policies and limited external risks are likely to boost market sentiment in August [6] Group 3: Economic and Profit Recovery - Economic recovery trends are anticipated to continue in August, with improvements in industrial and overall A-share earnings growth [6] - The impact of mid-year earnings reports on A-share performance is diminishing, as seen in previous years [5] Group 4: Market Liquidity - Liquidity conditions are expected to remain accommodative in August, with potential increases in foreign capital inflows due to economic recovery expectations [6] - High market sentiment may lead to increased financing activities and new fund launches [6] Group 5: Investment Strategies - The market style in August is expected to be balanced, with growth and cyclical sectors likely to outperform [7] - The "barbell strategy" (combining technology and dividend stocks) may yield limited excess returns this August due to improving economic and profit expectations [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View of the Report - In the short term, methanol prices will fluctuate within a range, and in the medium to long term, the methanol spot market may shift from strong to weak and fluctuate [1] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Spot Price - On July 30, 2025, the price of Sichuan and Chongqing liquefied gas increased by 107 to 4450, international natural gas increased by 0.35 to 11.34, Taicang methanol increased by 10 to 2400, and Shandong methanol increased by 30 to 2290. The prices of MTBE increased by 50 to 5000. Other products' prices remained unchanged [1] Supply - On July 30, 2025, domestic methanol production decreased by 1500 to 276685, and domestic methanol operation rate decreased by 0.46 to 85.66. International operation rate remained unchanged at 69.71 [1] Inventory - On July 30, 2025, the arrival volume at the port, enterprise inventory, and port inventory of methanol remained unchanged, at 17.38, 339830, and 725800 respectively [1] Demand - On July 30, 2025, the order backlog of methanol remained unchanged at 244832 [1] Cost - On July 30, 2025, the cost of Inner Mongolia coal - based methanol increased by 4.2 to 1881.5, Shandong coal - based methanol increased by 4.2 to 2131.5, and Shanxi coal - based methanol increased by 4.6 to 1984.5. Other products' costs remained unchanged [1] Operating Rate - On July 30, 2025, the operating rates of various methanol downstream products remained unchanged, with the MTO operating rate at 84.95, dimethyl ether at 5.19, formaldehyde at 37.19, wax fragrance at 92.69, chloride at 75.79, and MTBE at 69.01 [1] Associated Product Prices - On July 30, 2025, the prices of formaldehyde (Shandong), dimethyl ether, acetic acid, and methane chloride remained unchanged, at 925, 3330, 2250, and 2060 respectively. The price of MTBE increased by 50 to 5000 [1]

1. Market Index Performance - **Global Stock Indexes**: On July 31, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Index closed at 44,461.28, down 0.385% from the previous day; the Nasdaq Index closed at 21,129.67, up 0.149%; the S&P 500 closed at 6,362.90, down 0.125%; the Hang Seng Index closed at 25,176.93, down 1.362% [2]. - **SHIBOR and Dollar Index**: The SHIBOR overnight rate was 1.32, down 3.587% from the previous day; the dollar index was 99.79, down 0.179%. The dollar - to - RMB (CFETS) exchange rate remained unchanged [2]. - **Commodity Futures**: COMEX gold rose 0.078% to 3,327.90; COMEX silver fell 3.152% to 37.18; LME copper fell 0.745% to 9,730.00; NYMEX crude oil rose 1.516% to 70.30. Domestic metals, chemicals, and agricultural products also showed various price changes [2][3][5]. 2. Macro - economic News - **Policy Decisions**: The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee will hold the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in October to discuss the 15th Five - Year Plan. The government will implement more active fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies, support key areas, and resolve local government debt risks [8]. - **Subsidy Policy**: The state plans to allocate about 90 billion yuan for childcare subsidies in 2025, and localities will open application channels by August 31 [8]. - **Industry Policies**: The China Non - Ferrous Metals Industry Association will control new capacity in copper smelting and alumina, and promote the exit of backward capacity in some sectors [10]. 3. Morning Views on Major Commodities 3.1 Agricultural Products - **Peanuts**: The peanut market is expected to have a bullish and volatile short - term trend but will maintain a downward long - term trend, with a current pattern of weak supply and demand [12]. - **Oils and Fats**: The oils and fats market has light trading volume and stable basis. Brazil's soybean exports are expected to increase, and Malaysia's palm oil exports are also rising [12]. - **Sugar**: The sugar market is in an internal - strong and external - weak situation. With the arrival of processed sugar in August, the spot market may face pressure. It is recommended to wait and see [12]. - **Corn**: The corn market is in a situation of weak supply and demand. It is recommended to operate within the range of 2,300 - 2,320 yuan/ton [12]. - **Cotton**: ICE cotton and Zhengzhou cotton are both weak. It is recommended to short on rallies, with attention to the 13,350 - yuan support level [13]. - **Hogs**: The hog market is in a state of oversupply. It is expected to fluctuate within a range [13]. - **Eggs**: After this round of price adjustment, the egg spot price is expected to be supported by Mid - Autumn Festival stocking. The futures market is adjusting the basis by following the spot price decline [14]. 3.2 Energy and Chemicals - **Caustic Soda**: The price of caustic soda in Shandong is expected to fluctuate slightly. It is recommended to pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [16]. - **Urea**: The domestic urea market price is stable. The supply is decreasing, and the inventory is increasing. The price is expected to operate within the range of 1,720 - 1,800 yuan/ton [16][18]. 3.3 Industrial Metals - **Copper and Aluminum**: Copper prices may face pressure if the 50% tariff is imposed. Aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term [18]. - **Alumina**: The fundamentals of alumina are in a surplus situation. The futures price may be strong, but it is necessary to be vigilant about macro - sentiment [18]. - **Steel Products**: The spot market for steel products has weak trading volume. The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils are expected to be supported at certain levels [18]. - **Ferroalloys**: Ferroalloys are currently driven by macro - expectations. It is recommended to operate cautiously [18][19]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The coking coal and coke markets are fluctuating and under pressure. The fifth round of coke price increase has started, but steel mills have not responded [19]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate market is in a situation of strong supply and weak demand. It is recommended to wait and see and short on rallies [19]. 3.4 Options and Financial Products - **Stock Index Futures and Options**: On July 30, A - share indexes showed mixed performance. The trading volume and open interest of stock index futures and options changed, and the implied volatility of some options decreased. Trend investors can focus on cross - variety arbitrage opportunities, and volatility investors can buy straddles [19][21].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The crude oil 2509 contract is expected to run strongly, with short - term and medium - term trends being volatile, and an intraday trend of being volatile and slightly strong [1][5] - Due to improved macro factors and enhanced geopolitical sentiment in the oil market, the domestic crude oil futures 2509 contract is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly strong trend on Thursday [5] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Time - cycle Analysis - **Short - term**: The short - term trend of the crude oil 2509 contract is volatile [1] - **Medium - term**: The medium - term trend of the crude oil 2509 contract is volatile [1] - **Intraday**: The intraday trend of the crude oil 2509 contract is volatile and slightly strong [1][5] 3.2 Price and Market Performance - On Wednesday night, the domestic crude oil futures 2509 contract closed slightly up 1.66% to 532.5 yuan per barrel [5] 3.3 Driving Logic - **Macro Factors**: This week, China and the US held the third round of economic and trade talks in Sweden. According to the consensus of both sides, they will continue to promote the extension of the 24% part of the suspended reciprocal tariffs by the US and China's counter - measures as scheduled. The risk appetite of the commodity market has recovered under the improved macro factors [5] - **Geopolitical Factors**: US President Trump declared his disappointment with Russian President Putin and will shorten the deadline given to Putin, which has enhanced the geopolitical sentiment in the oil market [5]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The US economic data is strong, and Powell maintains a wait - and - see stance, causing the US dollar index to rise continuously and the global risk appetite to heat up. In China, the economy grew higher than expected in H1 2025, but consumption and investment slowed down significantly in June. China has introduced a national child - rearing subsidy system, and a new round of Sino - US trade talks has extended the tariff truce period by 90 days, which helps boost domestic risk appetite in the short term [2]. - For assets, the stock index will run with a short - term upward bias, and short - term cautious long positions are recommended; treasury bonds will experience a short - term high - level shock and correction, and cautious observation is advised; in the commodity sector, black products will have greater short - term fluctuations, with short - term cautious long positions; non - ferrous metals will have a short - term shock and correction, with short - term cautious observation; energy and chemicals will have a short - term shock and rebound, with cautious long positions; precious metals will have a short - term high - level shock, with cautious observation [2]. Group 3: Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Macro - finance - **Macro**: Overseas, the Fed keeps the interest rate unchanged at 4.25% - 4.50%, and Powell avoids guiding on a September rate cut. The US Q2 economic growth is 3%, exceeding the expected 2.4%, and the July ADP employment increased by 104,000, exceeding the expected 75,000. The strong US economic data and Powell's stance drive the US dollar index up. Domestically, China's H1 economic growth is higher than expected, but June consumption and investment slowed down. China has introduced a national child - rearing subsidy system, and Sino - US trade talks extended the tariff truce by 90 days [2]. - **Stock Index**: Driven by sectors such as film and television, oil and gas, and food and beverage, the domestic stock market rose slightly. The short - term macro - upward drive has increased, and follow - up attention should be paid to Sino - US trade talks and domestic incremental policies. Short - term cautious long positions are recommended [3]. - **Precious Metals**: The precious metals market declined on Wednesday. As trade agreements are reached, market risk appetite recovers, and precious metals are under pressure. The Fed maintains the interest rate, and the ADP employment report is strong, weakening the safe - haven property of precious metals. In the short term, precious metals are under pressure, but the medium - to - long - term upward pattern remains. Attention should be paid to the key support levels for long - term position allocation [4]. Black Metals - **Steel**: The spot steel market rebounded slightly on Wednesday, and the futures price rose and then fell. After major macro - events, the actual demand has not improved significantly. The supply will remain high, but production restrictions may suppress it. The steel market should be treated with a short - term shock - upward bias [5][6]. - **Iron Ore**: On Wednesday, the iron ore futures and spot prices declined. The iron - making production decreased slightly last week, and the demand growth is limited. If production restrictions are implemented in August - September, the iron - making production may decline. The supply increased slightly this week, and the port inventory increased slightly. The iron ore price will fluctuate within a range in the short term [6]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: On Wednesday, the spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese were flat, and the futures prices diverged. The production enthusiasm in Inner Mongolia is high, and the production in the main producing areas of silicon iron is stable. The short - term price of ferroalloys is expected to be strong [7]. - **Soda Ash**: On Wednesday, the main soda ash contract was weak. The supply is in an over - supply pattern, and the demand is weak. Market concerns about capacity exit support the bottom price, but the long - term price is suppressed. After a disappointing meeting, the price corrected [8]. - **Glass**: On Wednesday, the main glass contract was weak. The supply pressure increases during the off - season, and there are expectations of production cuts. The terminal real estate industry is weak, and the demand is poor. The profit increased slightly. The short - term price is supported by policies, but it corrected after a disappointing meeting [8][9]. Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: The US plans to impose 15% - 20% tariffs on countries without trade agreements, which is sentimentally positive for copper prices. The copper concentrate spot TC has rebounded slightly, and Comex copper inventories are at a multi - year high [10]. - **Aluminum**: On Tuesday, the aluminum price fell slightly. Fundamentally, it is weak, with domestic and LME inventories increasing. The impact of relevant policies is limited, and the price increase is expected to be limited. Wait for the sentiment to cool down [10]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the production cost of recycled aluminum plants has increased, leading to losses and production cuts. It is the off - season, and the demand is weak. The short - term price is expected to be strong but with limited upside [10]. - **Tin**: The supply is recovering, and the mine supply is expected to be loose. The terminal demand is weak, and the inventory has increased slightly. The short - term price will fluctuate, and the medium - term upside is limited [11]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: On Tuesday, the main lithium carbonate contract fell. The prices of lithium ore and lithium carbonate products decreased. Due to policy uncertainties, short - term observation is recommended, and wait for the price to stabilize [12]. - **Industrial Silicon**: On Tuesday, the main industrial silicon contract rose. The price of East China oxygen - containing 553 is 9800 yuan/ton. The price fluctuated greatly, and short - term observation is recommended [13]. - **Polysilicon**: On Tuesday, the main polysilicon contract rose significantly. The prices of related products were stable. The production in July is expected to increase by about 10% month - on - month. There are many rumors in the market, and direct short - selling is risky [14]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Trump threatens to punish India for buying Russian oil, causing concerns about supply tightening. However, the increase in US crude oil inventories limits the price increase. The oil price will remain strong and fluctuate in the short term [15]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt price has been stable recently. The support from the crude oil price has increased slightly. The factory inventory has decreased slightly, and the demand is average. The price will follow the crude oil price, but the upside is limited [15]. - **PX**: The tight supply of PX continues, but the external price has decreased. The high profit of PX may cause downstream negative feedback. The short - term price will fluctuate, and the upside is limited [16]. - **PTA**: The trading volume of PTA is weak. The inventory accumulation has slowed down, and the downstream inventory has decreased, but the profit has not increased. The processing fee is low, and the price is supported by the crude oil price. Wait for the August stocking rhythm to change [16][17]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The ethylene glycol price has returned to a short - term range. The port inventory has decreased slightly, and the factory inventory has decreased slightly. The short - term price will fluctuate within a range [17]. - **Short - fiber**: The short - fiber price decreased due to the weakening of the sector. The terminal orders are average, and the inventory has decreased slightly. Wait for the August peak - season stocking [17]. - **Methanol**: The methanol price was supported by coal prices but was restricted by factors such as device restart and import increase. It is expected to return to a shock range, and conservative investors should observe [17]. - **PP**: Affected by multiple policies, the PP price is still supported to some extent. The supply is loose, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to be weak and fluctuate [18]. - **LLDPE**: The polyethylene futures price corrected. In the short term, it will be affected by policies. In the medium - to - long - term, the supply is in an over - supply pattern, and the price is expected to decline [18]. Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The overnight CBOT November soybean contract fell. Argentina's soybean exports exceeded expectations, and the pre - sale of new - season US soybeans is slow, putting pressure on the price [19]. - **Soybean Meal/Rapeseed Meal**: The domestic soybean meal basis is split. The import volume in August - September is expected to be high, and the USDA report in August may be bearish. The cost expectation of soybean meal will weaken [20]. - **Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil**: The spread between soybean oil and palm oil has narrowed. The export of domestic soybean oil is expected to increase, but the domestic demand is weak. The rapeseed inventory is low, supporting the rapeseed oil price [21]. - **Palm Oil**: Affected by the decline of US soybean oil, palm oil may weaken. The domestic palm oil inventory is accumulating, and the Malaysian palm oil production is increasing while the export is decreasing [21]. - **Pigs**: The pig price has fallen to a new low this year. In August, the supply may increase, and the price will be under pressure until late August. The futures price of some contracts is too high, and the basis is low, suitable for industrial selling hedging [22]. - **Corn**: The corn futures technical indicators are bearish, but there is no logical driver. The spot price is stable. There may be an oversold risk in the far - month contracts. The opening price of new - season corn is expected to be slightly optimistic [23].