近日，在华尔街长期以来有着"黄金空头"称号的花旗扭转了对黄金看空的观点，将未来三个月的黄金价格预期从6月的每盎司3300美元上调至每盎司3500美 元，预期交易价格区间也从之前的每盎司3100美元—3500美元上调至每盎司3300美元—3600美元。 这一预测与6月的观点相左，当时花旗表示未来几个季度金价将跌破3000美元。花旗指出，2025年下半年，美国经济增长及与关税相关的通胀担忧仍将居高 不下，加之美元走弱，这些因素将推动黄金价格温和上涨，创下历史新高。 推翻看空预期，花旗看多黄金 花旗表示，2025年第二季度美国疲软的劳动力数据、对美联储及美国统计数据机构可信度的担忧加剧，以及俄乌冲突引发的地缘政治风险升级，均为其上调 黄金预期提供了支撑。 该行估计，自2022年年中以来，黄金总需求增长逾33%，这推动金价在今年第二季度几乎翻倍。 花旗分析师指出，尽管金价高企，但强劲的投资需求、各国央行持续的购金行为，以及韧性十足的珠宝需求是推动金价上涨的重要因素。 美国非农数据大修改变黄金疲软走势 这一乐观预期与该行6月的预测出现了较大的变化。 在6月中旬发布的一份报告中，花旗认为，投资需求减弱、全球经济增长前景改 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant shift in Citigroup's outlook on gold, moving from a bearish to a bullish stance, with a revised price forecast for gold reaching $3,500 per ounce in the next three months, up from a previous forecast of $3,300 per ounce [1][2]. Group 1: Citigroup's Revised Gold Outlook - Citigroup has adjusted its gold price expectations, raising the forecast for the next three months from $3,300 to $3,500 per ounce, and the trading range from $3,100-$3,500 to $3,300-$3,600 per ounce [1]. - The bank's previous bearish outlook from June, which anticipated gold prices dropping below $3,000, has been overturned due to factors such as weak U.S. labor data and geopolitical risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict [2][4]. Group 2: Demand and Market Dynamics - Since mid-2022, total gold demand has increased by over 33%, contributing to a near doubling of gold prices in the second quarter of this year [3]. - Strong investment demand, ongoing purchases by central banks, and resilient jewelry demand are identified as key drivers of the rising gold prices [3]. Group 3: Economic Indicators and Market Reactions - Recent U.S. economic data, including a significant revision of non-farm payrolls, has led to volatile gold price movements, with prices surging past $3,400 per ounce amid rising expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [6]. - The market is reacting to perceived economic weaknesses and adjusting expectations for future monetary policy, with analysts suggesting that the focus will shift to U.S. fiscal expansion and potential rate cuts [6]. Group 4: Central Bank Activity and Investor Behavior - Global gold demand in the second quarter reached 1,249 tons, a 3% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by strong investment demand [9]. - Central banks continued to purchase gold, adding 166 tons in the second quarter, although at a slower pace, indicating sustained high levels of gold accumulation amid economic uncertainties [9].

今日周二(8月5日)亚盘时段，白银期货目前交投于9073一线上方，今日开盘于9040元/千克，截至发稿，白银期货暂报 9100元/千克，上涨1.11%，最高触及9105元/千克，最低下探9030元/千克，目前来看，白银期货盘内短线偏向震荡走 势。 【要闻速递】 2027年FOMC票委、旧金山联储主席玛丽·戴利（Mary Daly）周一表示，鉴于越来越多证据表明美国就业市场正在走 软，且没有出现关税驱动的持续性通胀迹象，降息时机正在临近。 "上周美联储决定维持短期借贷成本在4.25%-4.50%区间而非降息时，我愿意再观望一次会议，但这个等待不可能无限 期持续。"戴利如此评价美联储上周的决策。该决定与她部分同事的降息主张及特朗普的公开要求相左。 对于6月美联储政策制定者预计的年内两次25个基点降息，戴利认为这"仍是适当的调整幅度，具体是在9月和12月实施 还是其他时间组合并不重要，存在各种排列可能性来实现这两次降息"。 戴利指出，在9月政策会议前还将公布多项劳动力市场和通胀数据，她对此保持开放态度。"如果通胀抬头并蔓延，或 就业市场突然反弹，我们当然可能减少降息次数（少于两次）。" 但她强调，"我认为更可能出现 ...

Group 1 - The Chinese securities regulatory authority emphasizes the importance of promoting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to enhance the investment value of listed companies, indicating a rise in market activity in M&A and restructuring [1] - The A-share market is witnessing accelerated professional integration, with both traditional and emerging industries engaging in M&A, reflecting a sustained increase in market activity [1] - Analysts expect more benchmark M&A cases to emerge in the future, driven by policy support [1] Group 2 - The recent rally in sectors like military and pharmaceuticals has pushed the Shanghai Composite Index above 3600 points, prompting investors to focus on identifying high-potential assets based on valuation and growth prospects [2] - Analysts highlight that sectors such as non-ferrous metals, ultra-high voltage, and power equipment are currently undervalued yet possess better growth potential [2] - The semiconductor equipment and materials sectors are identified as key opportunities in the technology growth direction for the second half of the year [2] Group 3 - Five listed banks reported positive performance for the first half of 2025, with both revenue and net profit showing year-on-year growth [3] - The banking sector is expected to maintain stable growth due to a potential stabilization of net interest margins and ongoing optimization of asset-liability structures [3] Group 4 - There is a growing trend of international capital increasing allocations to Chinese assets, driven by improvements in policy and fundamentals [4] - Nearly 60% of sovereign wealth funds prioritize China as an investment market, and Chinese stocks have become the second-largest overseas investment destination for South Korean investors [4] - Recent data shows that five overseas-listed Chinese ETFs attracted over $2 billion in a single month, indicating strong international interest [4] Group 5 - Hainan Province is set to pilot cross-border asset management policies, enhancing the convenience of cross-border capital flow and supporting the development of a centralized operation center for cross-border funds [5] Group 6 - The China Futures Association has proposed new regulations to address the issue of "involution" in the futures industry, aiming to shift from price competition to value creation [6] Group 7 - The mechanical industry in China is expected to continue its stable growth in the second half of 2025, with key economic indicators projected to grow at around 5.5% [8] - The industry has shown resilience in exports and stable production and sales growth, despite facing challenges such as insufficient demand and profit compression [8] Group 8 - The recent acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys for $35 billion marks a significant event in the EDA industry, expected to enhance market scale and meet customer needs in circuit and physical domains [9] - The acquisition is anticipated to create a substantial market presence, with Ansys holding a 42% market share in simulation software [9] Group 9 - Nine small and medium-sized banks have had their credit ratings upgraded recently, benefiting from regional economic development and capital strengthening measures [10] - Conversely, four small rural banks have seen their ratings downgraded, reflecting varying circumstances across the sector [10] Group 10 - The financial sector is expected to see an increase in social financing in July, with predictions of potential interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions by the central bank in the near future [11] - These measures are aimed at reducing financing costs for the real economy and stimulating consumption and investment [11] Group 11 - Local state-owned enterprises are increasingly acquiring A-share listed companies, with 61 companies experiencing changes in controlling shareholders this year, indicating a trend towards resource optimization and economic transformation [12] Group 12 - New floating management fee rate funds are being launched, aligning the interests of fund managers and investors, with fees linked to investment performance [13]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The financial support for the continuous improvement of the economy has increased. China's central bank implements a moderately loose monetary policy, aiming to maintain ample liquidity and promote a decline in financial market interest rates and social comprehensive financing costs [2]. - The US labor market has slowed down rapidly, with the July non - farm payrolls increasing by only 73,000, the lowest in 9 months, and the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.2%, which may trigger new recession concerns [3]. - The real estate industry policy implementation rhythm is expected to accelerate, and the policy flexibility of first - tier cities and core areas may exceed expectations [29]. - The macro - policy may focus more on monetary policy relaxation in the third quarter, considering the low possibility of short - term fiscal incremental policies [29]. Summary by Directory 1. Macro Data Overview - In Q2 2025, GDP at constant prices had a year - on - year quarterly increase of 5.2%, slightly lower than the previous quarter's 5.4% but higher than the same period last year's 4.7% [1]. - In July 2025, the manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down from 49.7% in the previous month; the non - manufacturing PMI for business activities was 50.1%, down from 50.5% in the previous month [1]. - In June 2025, the year - on - year growth rates of M0, M1, and M2 were 12.0%, 4.6%, and 8.3% respectively, with M1 and M2 showing significant increases compared to the same period last year [1]. 2. Commodity Investment Reference Comprehensive - China's central bank will implement a moderately loose monetary policy in the second half of 2025, including reducing the deposit reserve ratio and lowering policy interest rates [2]. - The US President Trump modified "reciprocal tariffs" for dozens of countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 41%, and postponed the effective date to August 7 [2]. Metals - The price of tungsten has reached a new high due to supply contraction and an increase in long - term contract prices. In the past two weeks, the price of black tungsten concentrate has risen by 7.82% to 193,000 yuan/ton, and the price of ammonium paratungstate has risen by 7.95% to 285,000 yuan/ton [5]. - Three major steel enterprises jointly opposed the speculation of high molybdenum prices, as the profit of the industrial chain is highly concentrated in the mining end [5]. Coal, Coke, Steel, and Minerals - The China Coking Industry Association decided to raise the price of coke on July 31, with different price increases for different types of coke [9]. - In July 2025, India's coal production was 46.4 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 16%; sales were 53.7 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 11% [9]. Energy and Chemicals - China plans to reform the pricing mechanism of provincial natural gas pipelines, transitioning from "one - line, one - price" and "one - enterprise, one - price" to regional pricing or unified provincial pricing [11]. - OPEC+ core members will decide whether to fully exit the 2.2 million barrels per day crude oil production cut plan in September or take a more cautious approach [12]. Agricultural Products - On August 3, the average price of live pigs was 14.29 yuan/kg, with a daily decline of 0.01 yuan/kg. The price increase at the beginning of the month failed to meet expectations [14]. - On August 1, the average price of pork in the national agricultural product wholesale market was 20.60 yuan/kg, a 1.3% decrease from July 25 [15]. 3. Financial News Compilation Open Market - This week, 1.6632 trillion yuan of reverse repurchases in the central bank's open market will expire. Last week, the central bank conducted 1.6632 trillion yuan of reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 6.9 billion yuan [16]. Important News and Information - Starting from August 8, 2025, the interest income from newly issued national bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds will be subject to value - added tax [17]. - The central bank requires steady and solid progress in the internationalization of the RMB, including expanding the use of RMB in trade and enhancing its financing currency function [19]. Bond Market Summary - China's bond market showed narrow - range fluctuations, with treasury bond futures rising and falling unevenly, and the yield of major interest - rate bonds in the inter - bank market fluctuating within 1 bp [23]. Foreign Exchange Market Express - The on - shore RMB closed at 7.2106 against the US dollar on August 4, down 176 basis points from the previous trading day [28]. Research Report Highlights - CICC Fixed Income believes that the policy focus will shift from fiscal to monetary policy in the second half of the year, and monetary policy relaxation will help reduce the fiscal interest burden [29]. - Huatai Securities believes that the policy implementation rhythm of the real estate industry is expected to accelerate, and the policy flexibility of first - tier cities may exceed expectations [29]. 4. Stock Market Important News - The new - share market of the Beijing Stock Exchange continues to be booming. The first - day increase of Dingjia Precision on July 31 was 479.12%, and the funds frozen in the online subscription exceeded 60 billion yuan for the first time [33]. - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's IPO pricing mechanism has been reformed, with new rules taking effect on August 4, including optimizing the new - share allocation ratio and reducing the public shareholding threshold [34].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The anti - involution campaign, initiated by the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, is a 10 - year recurrence of the Juglar cycle. It is expected to have a profound impact on China's economy, with effects surpassing the previous supply - side reform [1][13][16]. - The anti - involution drive rapidly boosts commodity prices, which is the third and final wave of the current Kitchin cycle's upward phase, likely to last until the end of the year [2][17]. - It has a positive impact on listed companies' performance and stock prices. The A - share market shows a wealth effect, attracting more off - market funds [2][24]. - The Fed is likely to resume rate cuts in September 2025 and enter a steep rate - cut phase in 2026. This will narrow the Sino - US interest rate gap, prompting the accelerated return of China's overseas funds [2]. - Global professional investment institutions are reducing their exposure to US assets and increasing their allocation to Chinese assets [2][28][30]. - Gold is in a technical adjustment, and a major opportunity may emerge at the end of the year [2][4][31]. - The anti - involution campaign initiates an upward trend in inflation, opening up downward space for long - term treasury bonds [3][35]. - China is expected to achieve a double surplus in trade and capital, and the offshore RMB exchange rate is likely to strengthen [3][38]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Four Economic Cycles - **Kitchin Cycle**: A short - term economic cycle of about 3.5 years. The current upward phase of the Chinese Kitchin cycle started in June 2023 and is expected to peak at the end of 2025, while the US cycle will peak in Q1 2026 [7]. - **Juglar Cycle**: A medium - term cycle of 9 - 10 years, also known as the manufacturing investment cycle. China's current Juglar cycle is in the upward phase and is expected to peak in early 2027 [8]. - **Kuznets Cycle**: An economic cycle related to the housing construction industry with an average length of about 20 years. The current Chinese Kuznets cycle is expected to bottom out around 2030 [9]. - **Kondratieff Cycle**: A long - term cycle of 50 - 60 years, also called the technological innovation cycle. The current Kondratieff depression started in 2020 due to the COVID - 19 shock, is expected to end around 2030, and then enter a 10 - year recovery phase. China is the center of the current technological innovation cycle, with AI and AI humanoid robots as the representative innovations [10]. 3.2 Anti - Involution Campaign - **Campaign Initiation**: On July 1, the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission meeting called for in - depth construction of a unified national market, focusing on "five unifications and one opening". Subsequently, various industries carried out anti - involution measures [11]. - **Policy Response to the Juglar Cycle**: It is a response to the manufacturing investment cycle reaching its peak. Similar to the supply - side reform 10 years ago, its goal is to reduce overcapacity, but this time it focuses on emerging industries and the service sector [13][15][16]. - **Differences from the Previous Supply - Side Reform**: It focuses on emerging industries and the service sector, and is expected to have a more far - reaching impact on the Chinese economy [16]. 3.3 Impact on Asset Classes - **Commodities**: The anti - involution campaign drives up commodity prices, which is the third wave of the current Kitchin cycle's upward phase. Prices are expected to rise until the end of the year. After a second - wave correction in late July, they are likely to enter the main upward wave in late August [17][21][23]. - **Equities**: The A - share market shows a wealth effect, attracting off - market funds. The decline at the end of July was a pull - back after breaking through the 3,500 - point platform. The CSI 300 index will have more upward momentum, and the CSI 1000 and CSI 500 indexes are expected to rise more strongly [24][39]. - **Gold**: Gold is in a technical adjustment, and a major opportunity may emerge at the end of 2025 [31][39]. - **Bonds**: The anti - involution campaign initiates inflation, opening up downward space for long - term treasury bonds [35][39]. - **Foreign Exchange**: China is expected to achieve a double surplus in trade and capital, and the offshore RMB is likely to strengthen [38][39].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the industry investment rating in the provided report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report presents the latest price changes of various commodities, including chemical and agricultural products, and analyzes the market trends of different sectors such as agriculture, energy - chemical, industrial metals, and option finance [4][13][14]. - It also covers macro - economic news, including policy changes, international trade policies, and economic data, which have an impact on the commodity and financial markets [7][8][9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Chemical and Agricultural Product Price Changes - **Chemical Products**: On August 1, 2025, compared with July 31, 2025, prices of some chemical products like coking coal increased (9.326% increase), while others such as natural rubber decreased (-0.172% decrease) [4]. - **Agricultural Products**: For agricultural products, the price of yellow soybean No.1 increased by 0.048%, and the price of rapeseed meal decreased by 0.815% [4]. 3.2 Macro - Economic News - **Regulatory and Policy News**: The National Cyberspace Administration of China interviewed NVIDIA regarding the security risks of its H20 computing chips. New regulations such as the "Stablecoin Ordinance" in Hong Kong came into effect on August 1, 2025 [7][8]. - **International Trade News**: The US will resume collecting so - called "reciprocal tariffs" on August 1, 2025, and is still in negotiation with multiple economies [8]. - **Economic Data**: The core PCE price index in the US rose 2.8% year - on - year in June, higher than the expected 2.7%. In 2024, China's "Three New" economic added value was 24.29 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year increase of 6.7% [8][9]. 3.3 Main Commodity Market Analysis 3.3.1 Agricultural Products - **Peanuts**: The peanut market is in a pattern of weak supply and demand, with prices expected to be in a narrow - range shock. It may be strongly shocked in the short - term but will not change the downward trend [13]. - **Oils and Fats**: The oils and fats market lacks driving forces and is expected to be weakly shocked [13]. - **Sugar**: The domestic sugar price is supported by low inventory, but attention should be paid to the supply pressure brought by the concentrated arrival of processed sugar in August. The international raw sugar lacks directional driving forces [13]. - **Corn**: The price of corn has broken through the lower edge of the previous shock range. It is recommended to short at high prices in the short - term, but beware of the rebound risk caused by policy support and weather speculation [13]. - **Pigs**: The pig market is in a situation of supply exceeding demand, and the price is expected to be in a range - bound shock [15]. - **Eggs**: After the price correction, the possibility of a sharp decline in egg prices is not high. For the 08 contract in the delivery month, it is recommended to avoid long positions and try short positions [15]. - **Cotton**: The cotton price has fallen recently due to the lack of fundamental support and capital promotion, as well as the cautious market sentiment. It is recommended to observe the support level at 13,350 yuan/ton in the short - term [15]. 3.3.2 Energy and Chemical Products - **Urea**: The supply of urea is in a state of phased reduction, and the demand is mixed. The futures price may continue to be weakly shocked in the short - term, but there is an improvement expectation for autumn fertilizers and export demand [15]. - **Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda has strong support below. It is recommended to pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [17]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The coking coal and coke are under short - term pressure and are running weakly [17]. 3.3.3 Industrial Metals - **Copper and Aluminum**: The copper price is under pressure due to the US tariff policy and the Fed's interest - rate decision. The aluminum price is expected to continue the high - level adjustment due to factors such as supply increase and consumption off - season [17]. - **Alumina**: The alumina market is in an oversupply pattern, but the spot price is relatively firm. Pay attention to the impact of macro - sentiment [17]. - **Steel Products**: The steel market is affected by factors such as macro - sentiment cooling and raw material price decline, and the price is expected to continue the weak trend in the short - term [19]. - **Ferroalloys**: The ferroalloy market is mainly affected by macro - expectations. It is recommended to operate with a shock - range mentality [19]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate market is in a pattern of strong supply and weak demand. It is recommended to hold short positions but beware of the support at 67,000 yuan/ton [19]. 3.3.4 Option Finance - **Options**: On July 31, the A - share market declined, and the volatility of options increased. Trend investors can pay attention to the strength - weakness arbitrage opportunities between varieties, and volatility investors can buy straddles to bet on increased volatility [20].

Group 1: Offshore Financial Development - The successful issuance of offshore bonds in Shanghai Free Trade Zone, with a scale of 500 million yuan, supports overseas entities in raising funds in international markets, marking a significant step in the development of offshore RMB bonds [2] - The new pilot scheme for offshore trade finance aims to streamline the settlement process from 2-3 days to "second-level," enhancing competitiveness with established offshore centers like Hong Kong and Singapore [2] - As of July 18, participating offshore trade companies completed 22 transactions with a total cross-border payment of 648 million yuan [2] Group 2: Growth in Offshore Trade - In Q1 2025, the offshore trading volume in the Lingang New Area reached approximately 8.15 billion USD, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 56.67% [3] - The Lingang New Area plans to leverage its offshore trade platform and financial pilot to create a model for global order reception, overseas processing, and settlement in Lingang [3] Group 3: Financial Market Infrastructure - Shanghai is recognized as one of the cities with the most comprehensive global financial factor markets, including stocks, bonds, futures, and gold markets, alongside essential financial infrastructure [4] - Recent regulatory measures have further strengthened Shanghai's position as an international financial center [4] Group 4: Cross-Border RMB Payment System - The CIPS (Cross-Border Interbank Payment System) has launched RMB international letter of credit services, enhancing convenience for enterprises in RMB trade settlements [7] - In the first half of the year, Shanghai's cross-border RMB payment totaled 16.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15%, maintaining its leading position nationally [7] Group 5: Foreign Investment and QDII Expansion - A new batch of QDII (Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor) quotas totaling 3.08 billion USD has been approved, allowing foreign banks to support clients in global asset allocation [8][10] - The expansion of QDII quotas is expected to enhance the ecosystem for capital market flows and inject long-term confidence into the market [10] - Foreign financial institutions are accelerating their presence in Shanghai, with significant investments in various sectors, including insurance and asset management [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The domestic commodity futures market had a mixed performance overnight, with most black - series and non - metallic building materials rising, and international oil prices surging due to the US - EU trade agreement. The financial market showed different trends, with A - shares rising, Hong Kong stocks slightly falling, and overseas stock markets having mixed performances. The bond and foreign exchange markets also had their own fluctuations [2][20][32]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Overnight Night - Market Trends - Domestic commodity futures: Most black - series and non - metallic building materials rose, such as a 6.99% increase in coking coal, 5.92% in coke, 5.84% in glass, etc. International oil prices increased, with the US crude oil main contract up 3.81% to $69.25/barrel and Brent crude up 3.53% to $71.77/barrel. International precious metals also rose, while London base metals had a mixed close [2][3]. Important Information Macro - Information - The IMF raised China's 2025 growth rate forecast by 0.8 percentage points to 4.8% due to stronger - than - expected economic activities in the first half of 2025 and lower - than - expected actual tariffs between China and the US [6]. Energy and Chemical Futures - Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange adjusted the trading fees of glass, soda ash, and caustic soda futures contracts. The domestic refined oil price remained unchanged this round as the adjustment amount per ton was less than 50 yuan. Hainan Development's subsidiary carried out kiln shutdown and production reduction [8][10]. Metal Futures - Domestic component companies slightly increased their quotes due to cost pressure, but downstream acceptance was low. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association refuted rumors about the anti - involution work in the photovoltaic industry [12]. Black - Series Futures - The fourth round of coke price increase was fully implemented. Iron ore inventories at major ports in Australia and Brazil decreased slightly, and the inventory at 47 Chinese ports also declined. Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange resumed and added some futures delivery warehouse businesses. The China Iron and Steel Industry Association emphasized the imbalance between supply and demand in the steel industry and called for industry self - discipline [13][15]. Agricultural Product Futures - July's imported soybean arrivals and oil mill crushings remained high, and the expected end - of - July soybean meal inventory was about 1.1 million tons. Indonesia expected to export more palm oil to India in 2025. EU's imports of palm oil, soybean meal, rapeseed, and soybeans decreased compared to last year. Canada's oilseed processing data showed different trends in June [17][18]. Financial Market Finance - A - shares rose in the afternoon, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.33%, Shenzhen Component Index up 0.64%, and ChiNext Index up 1.86%. Hong Kong stocks slightly fell, but southbound funds continued to flow into the Hong Kong market, and the annual inflow might exceed HK$1 trillion. The number of A - share stocks with a price of over 100 yuan reached 101. Listed companies actively participated in share repurchases. Hong Kong market's trading volume and market value increased compared to last year [20][21][23]. Industry - Domestic refined oil prices remained unchanged this round. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association refuted rumors about anti - involution work. The State Post Bureau and the Ningbo Banking Association addressed industry involution issues [24][25]. Overseas - Trump set a 10 - day deadline for Russia and Ukraine to reach a cease - fire and threatened economic punishment. There were uncertainties in US - India trade relations. The Fed's voting number for the interest - rate decision decreased. The EU planned to buy $40 billion worth of AI chips from the US. US economic data showed a narrowing trade deficit, changes in housing prices, and job vacancies. The Bank of Korea considered further interest - rate cuts [27][28][31]. International Stock Markets - US stocks fell, while European stocks rose. High - end analysts warned about potential stock price damage from tariffs. Boeing's Q2 revenue increased, while Merck & Co. announced a restructuring. Novo Nordisk and Stellantis faced performance challenges [32][33][35]. Commodities - Domestic commodity futures had a mixed overnight performance, with black - series and non - metallic building materials mostly rising. International oil prices increased due to the US - EU agreement. Precious metals rose, and base metals had a mixed close [2][37][39]. Bonds - The domestic bond market adjusted, with yields rising and Treasury bond futures falling. The issuance of panda bonds in the inter - bank market exceeded 100 billion yuan. US bond yields fell due to trade - friction concerns [40]. Foreign Exchange - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar depreciated, and the US dollar index rose, with most non - US currencies falling [41][43]. Upcoming Events - There are multiple events scheduled, including Chinese central bank's open - market operations, press conferences, interest - rate decisions by central banks, and corporate earnings reports [45].

Core Viewpoint - Silver has emerged as a popular investment option in the precious metals market this year, driven by rising prices and increased participation from individual investors [1][2][9]. Market Dynamics - The price of silver has surged significantly, with the London silver spot price reaching a 14-year high of $39 per ounce on July 23-24, 2023, and a year-to-date increase of 31% in COMEX silver futures, outperforming gold by 5 percentage points [6][9]. - The rise in silver prices is attributed to global risk aversion, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of a shift in U.S. monetary policy, which have created a favorable macroeconomic environment for silver [6][7]. Investor Behavior - There has been a notable increase in the sales of silver bars and bullion, with individual investors showing heightened interest in silver investments, as evidenced by a single investor purchasing 210 kilograms of silver for over 1.8 million yuan [3][10][12]. - Financial institutions are responding to this trend by offering various silver products, including silver jewelry and investment silver ingots, to attract retail investors [4][15][19]. Institutional Perspectives - Analysts are divided on the future trajectory of silver prices. Some believe there is still upward potential due to strong industrial demand and a favorable gold-silver ratio, while others caution that economic growth concerns may limit long-term price increases [22][24]. - Current forecasts suggest that silver prices could rise to between $42 and $44.5 per ounce in the medium to long term, although short-term fluctuations around the $40 mark are expected [25][26].