Group 1 - The commodity market shows mixed trends, with palm oil and aluminum oxide rising over 1%, while the chemical sector collectively declines, with styrene dropping over 2% and industrial silicon down by 2% [1] - Lithium carbonate and industrial silicon have reached historical lows [1] - The main contracts for styrene and industrial silicon have seen significant price drops, with styrene down 2.16% to 7558 and industrial silicon down 1.91% to 7975 [2] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China has lowered the one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) by 10 basis points to 3% and 3.5% respectively, indicating a shift in monetary policy [4] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) plans to implement most employment and economic stabilization policies by the end of June, aiming for high-quality development [4] Group 3 - The commercial inventory of the three major oils has increased to 1.86 million tons, with a week-on-week rise of 40,000 tons, and a year-on-year increase of 200,000 tons [5][6] - The inventory breakdown shows soybean oil stable at 640,000 tons, canola oil at 810,000 tons (up 10,000 tons week-on-week), and palm oil at 410,000 tons (up 30,000 tons week-on-week) [5][6] Group 4 - The chemical sector is experiencing a downturn, with styrene futures dropping to below 7600 yuan, influenced by supply and demand dynamics [7] - The market for styrene is currently balanced, with no significant supply reduction, and downstream demand remains stable despite minor fluctuations [7] Group 5 - The SCFIS European line index has decreased by 2.9% to 1265.30 points, reflecting a cooling market after previous macroeconomic optimism [8] - The market is expected to stabilize and return to fundamental valuation as the supply-demand balance is reassessed [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Short - term, maintain a cautious long position for the four major stock index futures (IH/IF/IC/IM) in A - shares; maintain a cautious wait - and - see attitude for commodities and government bonds. The ranking is: stock index > government bonds > commodities. Among commodities, the ranking is: precious metals > non - ferrous metals > energy > black metals [2] 2. Core Viewpoints - Domestically, in April, China's exports increased by 8.1% year - on - year, far exceeding expectations, and the trade surplus was 96.81 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 34%. China and the US will hold trade talks, and the central bank has unexpectedly cut the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5% and interest rates by 10BP, which will boost domestic risk appetite in the short term. Internationally, the US economic activities are still expanding steadily, the US - UK has reached a limited trade agreement, and the US - China trade negotiation has made progress. The Fed maintains the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% - 4.5%, and the dollar rebounds in the short term, leading to an overall increase in global risk appetite [2] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Last Week's Important News and Events - On May 5th, the US President announced to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign - made movies entering the US and will announce tariff measures on pharmaceutical products in the next two weeks. On May 6th, the US March trade deficit widened to a record 140.5 billion US dollars, and the US refused to cancel some tariffs on Japan. On May 7th, the Fed kept interest rates unchanged, and the US and the EU are in trade negotiations. On May 8th, the UK and the US reached a tariff trade agreement, and the EU announced a retaliatory list of 95 billion euros of US goods. On May 9th, the US President said that the US and China will conduct substantial trade negotiations this weekend, and the current 145% tariff on China will be lowered [3][4][5][6][10] 3.2 This Week's Important Events and Economic Data Reminders - From May 12th to May 16th, there will be a series of industrial data releases, including electrolytic aluminum inventory, iron ore shipping and arrival volume, etc., as well as important economic data such as the US CPI, PPI, and GDP data of various countries [11] 3.3 Global Asset Price Trends - Stock markets: Different stock indices in various countries have different price trends and changes. Bond markets: Yields of 10 - year bonds in different countries have different fluctuations. Commodity markets: Prices of various commodities such as steel, non - ferrous metals, and energy have different changes. Exchange rate markets: Exchange rates of major currencies have different degrees of fluctuations [12] 3.4 Domestic High - Frequency Macroeconomic Data - Upstream: Includes data on commodity price indices, energy prices, coal inventories, and iron ore prices. Mid - stream: Covers data on steel prices, production, and inventory, non - ferrous metal prices and inventory, building material prices and inventory, and chemical product prices and inventory. Downstream: Involves data on real estate transaction area, automobile sales, and agricultural product prices [13][42][71] 3.5 Domestic and Foreign Liquidity - Global liquidity: Shown by the US Treasury yield curve. Domestic liquidity: Reflected by central bank open - market operations, inter - bank lending rates, and bond yields [82][84] 3.6 Global Financial Calendar - From May 13th to May 16th, there are important economic data releases in the EU, the US, Germany, Japan, etc., including CPI, PPI, GDP, and other data [105]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Short - term maintain A - share four major stock index futures (IH/IF/IC/IM) as short - term cautious long; commodities as cautious wait - and - see; treasury bonds as cautious wait - and - see; ranking: stock index > treasury bonds > commodities [2] - Commodity strategy ranking: precious metals > non - ferrous metals > energy > black metals [2] 2. Core Viewpoints - Domestically, in Q1 2025, the economy grew strongly and exceeded market expectations. The US's signal of trade relaxation and the Politburo meeting's indication of new incremental policies supported the domestic market sentiment. Internationally, the US economy slowed due to the decline in service - sector prosperity, but the US released positive signals on tariffs, which affected the dollar and global risk appetite. Overall, the domestic market rebounded in the short term, with the stock index maintained for cautious long, the bond market in high - level short - term oscillation, and the commodity market showing different trends [2] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Last Week's Important News and Events - The IMF significantly lowered the global economic growth forecast in its April report, with the US economic growth forecast cut by 0.9 percentage points in 2025 [3] - The US President called for the Fed to cut interest rates, mentioned cryptocurrency regulation, and said the US - China trade tension would ease and might "significantly reduce" tariffs on China [3][4] - The Fed's Beige Book showed that international trade policy uncertainty led to a slowdown in the US economic outlook [4] - US economic data such as PMI, initial jobless claims, durable goods orders, consumer confidence index, and inflation expectations were released, showing a mixed economic situation [4][5] - The European Central Bank's president mentioned the negative impact of tariffs on economic growth, and the ECB's survey adjusted the euro - zone economic growth and inflation forecasts [5][9] - China's 4 - month LPR remained unchanged, and the central bank increased liquidity support through MLF operations. The Politburo meeting proposed a series of economic stimulus policies [7][8][9] 3.2 This Week's Important Events and Economic Data Reminders - From April 28 to May 2, various industrial data, economic sentiment indices, consumer confidence indices, and housing price indices in different regions will be released [10] 3.3 Global Asset Price Movements - Stock markets: Different stock indices showed different daily, weekly, monthly, and year - to - date changes, with some rising and some falling [11] - Bond markets: Yields of 10 - year bonds in different countries changed, with some rising and some falling [11] - Commodity markets: Prices of various commodities such as steel, iron ore, copper, aluminum, oil, and precious metals had different price changes [11] - Exchange rates: The dollar index, exchange rates between major currencies also had corresponding fluctuations [11] 3.4 Domestic High - Frequency Macroeconomic Data - Upstream: Data on commodity price indices, energy prices, coal consumption and inventory, and iron ore prices and inventory were presented through various charts [13][16][23] - Midstream: Information on steel prices, production, and inventory, non - ferrous metal prices and inventory, building material prices and capacity utilization, and chemical product prices and inventory were shown [41][51][57] - Downstream: Data on real estate transaction area, automobile sales and tire production, and agricultural product prices were provided [70][72][79] 3.5 Domestic and Foreign Liquidity - Global liquidity: The US Treasury yield curve and its weekly changes were presented [81] - Domestic liquidity: Central bank's open - market operations, reverse - repurchase maturities, and domestic interest rates such as inter - bank lending rates and bond yields were shown [83][90][94] 3.6 Global Financial Calendar - From April 27 to May 2, important economic indicators such as industrial enterprise profits, economic sentiment indices, consumer confidence indices, housing price indices, GDP, inflation rates, employment data, and central bank policy announcements in different countries and regions will be released [102]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of understanding China's historical context to navigate the current turbulent economic landscape, particularly in light of recent global trade tensions and the impact of policies like tariffs [1][2][3]. Group 1: Historical Context of Chinese Modernization - The Opium War in 1840 marked the beginning of China's modernization journey, leading to significant efforts for national revival and social progress [6][7]. - Throughout history, Chinese entrepreneurs have played a crucial role in pivotal moments of national transformation, intertwining their entrepreneurial journeys with the country's modernization [7][9]. - The article outlines three waves of entrepreneurial evolution in China since the Opium War, highlighting the connection between entrepreneurs and national modernization [9]. Group 2: Three Waves of Entrepreneurial Evolution - The first wave occurred during the Self-Strengthening Movement, characterized by "official merchants" and "compradors," with key figures like Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang leading initiatives to modernize industry [10][12]. - The second wave emerged in the Republican era, where a new class of national entrepreneurs focused on consumer goods and industrial products, marking a golden age for private enterprise [16][18]. - The third wave followed the reform and opening-up period, where diverse entrepreneurs emerged, including township enterprise representatives and urban reform pioneers, driving economic growth through practical approaches [19][22][23]. Group 3: Current Economic and Geopolitical Landscape - The article discusses the current economic cycle starting in Q4 2024, which will significantly influence China's economic development through changes in fiscal, monetary, and real estate policies [27]. - It also highlights the unpredictable geopolitical landscape, particularly the implications of U.S.-China relations and the challenges posed by technological decoupling and factory relocations [27]. - The rapid advancements in technology, especially in AI, are reshaping traditional business models, necessitating entrepreneurs to adapt to these changes [27][29]. Group 4: Educational Initiative - The "2025 Wu Xiaobo Lecture Hall" aims to help entrepreneurs understand the historical context of China's modernization and its implications for future business strategies [29][30]. - The program will cover significant historical events and their impact on modern entrepreneurship, providing insights into the successes and failures of past business leaders [30][31]. - The initiative emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to learn from history to navigate future uncertainties effectively [32].