Core Viewpoint - Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. announced the convening of its 15th meeting of the 9th Board of Directors on August 25, 2025, to review the semi-annual report and summary for 2025 [1] Company Summary - For the year 2024, Yun Aluminum's revenue composition is as follows: non-ferrous metal smelting industry accounts for 56.89%, non-ferrous metal rolling industry accounts for 41.95%, and trade accounts for 1.16% [1] - As of the report date, Yun Aluminum's market capitalization is 62.6 billion yuan [1]

Investment Ratings - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The financial data for February 2025 shows an increase in social financing and new loans, indicating a potential recovery in economic activity [2][11][13] - The oil market is under pressure due to recession fears in the US, but there are opportunities for recovery as the US plans to replenish its strategic oil reserves [17][18][19] - The express delivery sector has shown strong growth in early 2025, with a 22.4% year-on-year increase in package volume [21][22] - The aviation industry is expected to benefit from macroeconomic recovery, with increased ticket bookings for domestic and international flights [20][23][24] Summary by Sections Fixed Income - New loans in February 2025 amounted to 1.01 trillion yuan, with social financing reaching 2.24 trillion yuan, indicating a year-on-year increase in social financing growth to 8.2% [2][11][13] - M2 growth was stable at 7.0%, and M1 growth is expected to rise further throughout the year [12][14] Transportation - The oil price has declined significantly, with Brent crude at $69.28 per barrel, creating opportunities for refiners to improve profit margins [17][18] - The shipping market is expected to benefit from supply tightness and geopolitical uncertainties, with recommendations to focus on companies like China Merchants Energy and COSCO Shipping [19][30] Express Delivery - The express delivery industry reported a strong performance in January and February, with a total of 284.8 billion packages delivered, reflecting a 22.4% increase year-on-year [21][22] - The sector is expected to see continued demand, with major players like ZTO Express and SF Express positioned for growth [29] Aviation - The aviation sector is experiencing a rebound in ticket bookings, with domestic flight reservations up 24% year-on-year for the Qingming Festival [20][23] - The industry is expected to benefit from a long-term supply-demand imbalance, with a focus on companies like China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines [20][29] Metals and New Materials - Copper prices are anticipated to rise due to supply disruptions from smelting plants reducing output [30] - The demand for copper is supported by recovering downstream industries, with expectations of a bullish trend in copper prices [30] North Exchange - The North Exchange is seeing new financing projects and a stable market environment, with a focus on companies that can provide consistent dividends and growth potential [10][30]