1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas macro: Market concerns about US employment and economic slowdown are rising, leading to an increase in expectations for Fed rate cuts in the second half of the year, which is favorable for gold. In the long term, the weak US dollar pattern continues, and attention should be paid to non - US dollar assets [5]. - Domestic macro: In the context of stable and progressive domestic economic operation in the first half of the year, the overall tone of the Politburo meeting in July is to improve the quality and speed of using existing policies, with relatively limited incremental policies. The composite PMI in July remains above the critical point [5]. - Asset viewpoints: For domestic assets, there are mainly structural opportunities. In the second half of the year, the policy - driven logic is strengthened, and the probability of incremental policy implementation is higher in the fourth quarter [5]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Financial Market and Commodity Price Changes - **Equity Index Futures**: The CSI 300 futures closed at 4029.6, down 0.68% daily, 2.10% weekly, 0.68% monthly, up 7.77% quarterly, and 2.77% year - to - date. The Shanghai 50 futures and the CSI 500 futures also showed different degrees of decline, while the CSI 1000 futures rose 0.07% daily [3]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures had different price changes, with the 10 - year treasury bond futures down 0.05% daily [3]. - **Foreign Exchange**: The US dollar index was at 98.69, down 1.36% daily, 1.04% weekly. The US dollar intermediate price had a 2 - pip daily increase [3]. - **Interest Rates**: The 10 - year Chinese government bond yield was 1.71, up 0.2 bp daily. The 10 - year US government bond yield was 4.23, down 14 bp daily [3]. - **Commodities**: In the domestic commodity market, coal rose 1.93% daily, while industrial silicon fell 2.97% daily. In the overseas commodity market, NYMEX WTI crude oil was at 67.26, down 3.03% daily [3]. 3.2 Macro Analysis - **Overseas Macro**: In the first half of the week, market bets on Fed rate cuts declined due to better - than - expected Q2 GDP, tariff easing, and hawkish signals from the Fed's July meeting. However, the July non - farm payrolls were below expectations, increasing market concerns about the US economic downturn and Fed rate cuts. Key events to watch include US inflation data in August, the Jackson Hole meeting, and subsequent non - farm payrolls [5]. - **Domestic Macro**: After the Politburo meeting in July, the overall policy tone focuses on using existing policies more effectively, with relatively few incremental policies. The composite PMI in July remains above the critical point, and attention should be paid to the progress of economic negotiations between the US and other economies [5]. 3.3 Asset Views - **Domestic Assets**: There are mainly structural opportunities. Policy - driven logic will be strengthened in the second half of the year, and the probability of incremental policy implementation is higher in the fourth quarter [5]. - **Overseas Assets**: Market concerns about US employment and economic slowdown are rising, increasing expectations for Fed rate cuts in the second half of the year, which is favorable for gold. In the long term, the weak US dollar pattern continues, and attention should be paid to non - US dollar assets [5]. 3.4 Sector and Variety Analysis - **Financial Sector**: Stock index futures are expected to rise in a volatile manner, stock index options will be volatile, and treasury bond futures will also be in a volatile state [6]. - **Precious Metals Sector**: Gold and silver are in a short - term adjustment phase and are expected to be volatile [6]. - **Shipping Sector**: The container shipping to Europe route is in a state of game between peak - season expectations and price - rise implementation, and is expected to be volatile [6]. - **Black Building Materials Sector**: Most varieties such as steel, iron ore, and coke are expected to be volatile, with their fundamentals and market sentiments changing [6]. - **Non - ferrous and New Materials Sector**: Most non - ferrous metal varieties are expected to be volatile, affected by factors such as supply disturbances and policy expectations [6]. - **Energy and Chemical Sector**: Crude oil supply is increasing, and domestic chemical products are expected to benefit from stable - growth expectations. Most varieties are expected to be volatile, while asphalt and high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils are expected to decline [8]. - **Agricultural Sector**: Most agricultural products are expected to be volatile, affected by factors such as weather, trade policies, and supply - demand relationships [8].

Industry Overview Upstream - Egg prices in the agricultural sector have declined significantly year-on-year [2] - Glass prices in the black sector have dropped [2] Midstream - The operating rate of PTA in the chemical industry has recently decreased [3] Downstream - The sales of commercial housing in first- and second-tier cities have seasonally declined and are at a three-year low [4] - The box office of summer movies has increased [4] Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - In the production industry, attention should be paid to the implementation of anti-involution policies. The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products has issued an initiative to photovoltaic enterprises, including adhering to fair competition, controlling production capacity expansion, focusing on technological innovation, and strengthening self-discipline [1] - In the service industry, attention should be paid to the update of parenting policies. The State Council General Office has issued an opinion on gradually implementing free preschool education, and from the fall semester of 2025, the tuition fees for children in the first year of public kindergartens will be waived [1] Other Information Industry Credit Spread Tracking - The credit spreads of various industries have different trends. For example, the credit spread of the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry has decreased to 45.97 BP, and that of the real estate industry has decreased to 84.61 BP [47] Key Industry Price Index Tracking - The prices of various industries have different changes. For example, the spot price of eggs in the agricultural sector has increased by 7.35%, while the spot price of glass in the black sector has decreased by 3.86% [48]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a mid - term outlook for each variety, with most rated as "oscillating". The rated varieties include steel, iron ore, scrap steel, coke, coking coal, glass, soda ash, ferrosilicon, and silicomanganese [7][8][9][10][11][13][14] 2. Core View of the Report - The black building materials market has strong supply contraction expectations and continues to show a relatively strong trend. Although the fundamentals have not changed significantly and inventory pressure is not high, factors such as upcoming production restrictions and potential macro - positive news may drive price increases. After the market rallies to a high level, volatility increases, and it is recommended to wait and avoid risks. Future focus should be on policy implementation and terminal demand [1][6] 3. Summary by Variety Iron Element (Iron Ore) - Overseas mine shipments increased month - on - month, and the arrival volume at 45 ports decreased. Steel mill profitability increased, but iron water production decreased in some areas due to rainfall. Iron ore inventories at 45 ports, berthing areas, and factories decreased. With high demand and inventory reduction, the price is expected to oscillate after a slight decline [2] Carbon Element (Coking Coal and Coke) - **Coking Coal**: Overall supply is temporarily stable. Mongolian coal imports at the Ganqimaodu port reached a high this year. Coke production is stable, and coking coal demand is strong. Although the spot market sentiment has cooled, upstream mines are still reducing inventory. Future attention should be paid to regulatory policies, mine resumption, and Mongolian coal imports [2] - **Coke**: The price has been continuously raised, and the cost support for manganese silicon has been strengthened. The manganese ore market is in a wait - and - see state, and port ore prices remain firm. The downstream demand for manganese silicon is resilient, but the supply - demand relationship may become looser. The supply - demand relationship of ferrosilicon is healthy, and both are expected to oscillate [3] Alloys (Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon) - **Manganese Silicon**: The cost support is strengthened due to the continuous increase in coke prices. The downstream demand is resilient, but the supply - demand relationship may become looser. The price is expected to oscillate in the short term [3] - **Ferrosilicon**: Production may increase rapidly, and downstream demand is resilient. The supply - demand relationship is healthy, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term [3] Glass - In the off - season, demand declines, deep - processing orders decrease, and inventory days increase. The supply is expected to remain stable, and the market is mainly affected by sentiment. It is expected to oscillate widely in the short term and decline in the long term [3][11] Soda Ash - The supply surplus situation remains unchanged. After a rapid short - term price decline, it is expected to oscillate. In the long term, the price center will decline to promote capacity reduction [6][11] Steel - Affected by coking coal supply disturbances, the futures market is strong. Spot trading is average, and inventory is accumulating. With low inventory and potential production restrictions, the fundamentals may improve, and the price is likely to rise. Future focus should be on production restrictions and terminal demand [7] Scrap Steel - Steel mill arrivals have decreased, and the spot price has risen slightly. Supply and demand are both strong, and the price is expected to follow the trend of finished steel [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content found. Core Views of the Report - For Treasury bonds, the macro - economic recovery momentum needs strengthening, and the yield is at a relatively low level. It is expected that there will be no trend - based market, so a cautious approach is recommended [6][7]. - Regarding stock indices, although the domestic economic recovery momentum is weak, the low - level valuation of domestic assets and China's economic resilience make the long - term performance of Chinese equity assets promising. Consider going long on stock index futures [10][11]. - In the case of precious metals, the complex global trade and financial environment, along with the "de - globalization" and "de - dollarization" trends, support the long - term bullish trend of precious metals. Consider going long on gold futures [12][13]. - For steel products such as rebar, hot - rolled coils, and iron ore, the policy currently dominates the market, and the prices follow the trend of coking coal. Investors can look for opportunities to buy on pullbacks and hold existing long positions while managing their positions [14][16]. - For coking coal and coke, after the price fluctuations, the market is returning to the industrial supply - demand logic. Affected by policies, the prices may continue to be strong. Investors can look for buying opportunities on pullbacks [17]. - For ferroalloys, the short - term supply may exceed demand, but there may be opportunities to go long at low levels when the cost provides support [20]. - Regarding crude oil, the market is complex with high uncertainty due to OPEC+ production increases, poor US non - farm data, and geopolitical risks. It is recommended to wait and see for the main crude oil contract [21][23]. - For fuel oil, the Asian market is well - supplied, and the new US tariff rate is unfavorable to the shipping market. The strategy is to narrow the spread between high - and low - sulfur fuel oils [24][25]. - For synthetic rubber, wait for the market to stabilize before participating in the rebound [26][27]. - For natural rubber, although the macro - market sentiment has cooled, there are still opportunities to go long on pullbacks due to supply disruptions and cost support [28][29]. - For PVC, the supply exceeds demand, but the price may continue to fluctuate at the bottom [30][31]. - For urea, the short - term market may fluctuate, but a bullish view is held for the medium - term [32]. - For PX, the short - term supply - demand balance is tight, and the cost support from crude oil is weakening. Consider range - bound trading [33]. - For PTA, the short - term supply changes little, demand may weaken, and the cost support from crude oil is weakening. There may be a callback risk, and range - bound trading is recommended [34][35]. - For ethylene glycol, the supply pressure increases, but the low - level inventory provides support. Consider range - bound trading and pay attention to port inventory and imports [36]. - For short - fiber, the short - term supply is high, demand is weak, and the price may fluctuate with the cost [37][38]. - For bottle - grade chips, the price may fluctuate with the cost due to raw material price fluctuations and device maintenance [39]. - For soda ash, the supply is at a high level, and the demand is average. The market is expected to adjust steadily in the short - term [40][41]. - For glass, the production is stable, the inventory is decreasing, and the demand is weak. The price may be supported by cost in the short - term [42][43]. - For caustic soda, the supply is increasing after the resumption of production, and the price is expected to be stable [44][45]. - For pulp, the supply tends to expand, the demand is weak, and the price is expected to fluctuate [46][47]. - For lithium carbonate, the supply is high, the demand is improving but the trading is inactive. It is recommended to be cautious due to the uncertainty in the supply [49]. - For copper, the copper concentrate is in short supply, and the support factors for copper prices are weakening. It is recommended to wait and see [51][52]. - For tin, the supply is tight, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate [53]. - For nickel, the supply is in excess, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate [54]. - For soybean oil and soybean meal, the supply of soybeans is expected to be loose, and there are opportunities to go long on soybean meal at the support level and exit long positions on soybean oil at high levels [55][57]. - For palm oil, the inventory is increasing, but there may be opportunities to go long [58][59]. - For rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil, the supply is expected to increase, and there are opportunities to go long [59][60]. - For cotton, the global supply - demand is expected to be loose, and it is recommended to short on rebounds [61][63]. - For sugar, the production in Brazil is increasing, and it is recommended to wait and see [64][65]. - For apples, the production is expected to increase slightly, and it is recommended to short on rebounds [67][68]. - For live pigs, the supply is increasing, and the demand is weak in the off - season. It is recommended to wait and see [68][69]. - For eggs, the supply is increasing, and it is recommended to hold a 9 - 10 reverse spread [70][71]. - For corn and corn starch, the short - term supply - demand is balanced, and there are opportunities for virtual call options on old - crop contracts. Corn starch follows the corn market [73][74]. - For logs, the supply is tight, the demand is increasing, and the short - term bullish sentiment is strong [76][77]. Grouped by Product Categories Treasury Bonds - The previous trading day, most Treasury bond futures closed higher, with the 30 - year, 10 - year, and 5 - year contracts rising, and the 2 - year contract falling. The central bank conducted 160.7 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, resulting in a net withdrawal of 288.5 billion yuan [5]. - The macro - economic recovery momentum needs strengthening, and the Treasury bond yield is at a low level. It is expected that there will be no trend - based market [6]. Stock Indices - The previous trading day, stock index futures showed mixed performance. The seven - department joint guidance on financial support for new industrialization was issued [8][9]. - The domestic economic recovery momentum is weak, but the low - level valuation of domestic assets and China's economic resilience make the long - term performance of Chinese equity assets promising. Consider going long on stock index futures [10]. Precious Metals - The previous trading day, gold and silver futures closed higher. The US trade deficit in June was 60.2 billion US dollars [12]. - The complex global trade and financial environment, along with the "de - globalization" and "de - dollarization" trends, support the long - term bullish trend of precious metals. Consider going long on gold futures [12]. Steel Products - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coils**: The previous trading day, rebar and hot - rolled coil futures rose slightly. The policy currently dominates the market, and the prices follow the trend of coking coal. The real - estate industry's downturn suppresses rebar prices. Investors can look for buying opportunities on pullbacks [14]. - **Iron Ore**: The previous trading day, iron ore futures rose slightly. The policy dominates the market, and the price follows coking coal. The short - term supply - demand pattern is strong, but it may weaken in the medium - term. Investors can look for buying opportunities on pullbacks [16]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The previous trading day, coking coal and coke futures rose significantly. After the price fluctuations, the market is returning to the industrial supply - demand logic. Affected by policies, the prices may continue to be strong. Investors can look for buying opportunities on pullbacks [17]. - **Ferroalloys**: The previous trading day, manganese silicon and silicon iron futures rose. The short - term supply may exceed demand, but there may be opportunities to go long at low levels when the cost provides support [19][20]. Energy Products - **Crude Oil**: The previous trading day, INE crude oil opened low and closed high. OPEC+ increased production, and the US non - farm data was poor. The market is complex with high uncertainty. It is recommended to wait and see [21][23]. - **Fuel Oil**: The previous trading day, fuel oil opened low and closed high. The Asian market is well - supplied, and the new US tariff rate is unfavorable to the shipping market. The strategy is to narrow the spread between high - and low - sulfur fuel oils [24][25]. Rubber Products - **Synthetic Rubber**: The previous trading day, synthetic rubber futures rose. The raw material price rebounded, and the supply and demand are improving. Wait for the market to stabilize before participating in the rebound [26]. - **Natural Rubber**: The previous trading day, natural rubber futures rose. The macro - market sentiment has cooled, but there are still opportunities to go long on pullbacks due to supply disruptions and cost support [28]. Chemical Products - **PVC**: The previous trading day, PVC futures rose. The supply exceeds demand, but the price may continue to fluctuate at the bottom [30]. - **Urea**: The previous trading day, urea futures rose. The short - term market may fluctuate, but a bullish view is held for the medium - term [32]. - **PX**: The previous trading day, PX futures fell. The short - term supply - demand balance is tight, and the cost support from crude oil is weakening. Consider range - bound trading [33]. - **PTA**: The previous trading day, PTA futures fell. The short - term supply changes little, demand may weaken, and the cost support from crude oil is weakening. There may be a callback risk, and range - bound trading is recommended [34][35]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The previous trading day, ethylene glycol futures rose. The supply pressure increases, but the low - level inventory provides support. Consider range - bound trading and pay attention to port inventory and imports [36]. - **Short - Fiber**: The previous trading day, short - fiber futures fell. The short - term supply is high, demand is weak, and the price may fluctuate with the cost [37][38]. - **Bottle - Grade Chips**: The previous trading day, bottle - grade chips futures fell. The price may fluctuate with the cost due to raw material price fluctuations and device maintenance [39]. - **Soda Ash**: The previous trading day, soda ash futures rose. The supply is at a high level, and the demand is average. The market is expected to adjust steadily in the short - term [40][41]. - **Glass**: The previous trading day, glass futures fell. The production is stable, the inventory is decreasing, and the demand is weak. The price may be supported by cost in the short - term [42][43]. - **Caustic Soda**: The previous trading day, caustic soda futures fell. The supply is increasing after the resumption of production, and the price is expected to be stable [44][45]. Pulp - The previous trading day, pulp futures fell. The supply tends to expand, the demand is weak, and the price is expected to fluctuate [46][47]. Lithium Carbonate - The previous trading day, lithium carbonate futures fell. The supply is high, the demand is improving but the trading is inactive. It is recommended to be cautious due to the uncertainty in the supply [49]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The previous trading day, Shanghai copper futures rose. The copper concentrate is in short supply, and the support factors for copper prices are weakening. It is recommended to wait and see [51][52]. - **Tin**: The previous trading day, Shanghai tin futures rose. The supply is tight, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate [53]. - **Nickel**: The previous trading day, Shanghai nickel futures fell. The supply is in excess, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate [54]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal**: The previous trading day, soybean meal and soybean oil futures rose. The supply of soybeans is expected to be loose, and there are opportunities to go long on soybean meal at the support level and exit long positions on soybean oil at high levels [55][57]. - **Palm Oil**: The previous trading day, palm oil futures rose. The inventory is increasing, but there may be opportunities to go long [58][59]. - **Rapeseed Meal and Rapeseed Oil**: The previous trading day, rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil futures rose. The supply is expected to increase, and there are opportunities to go long [59][60]. - **Cotton**: The previous trading day, domestic cotton futures rebounded slightly. The global supply - demand is expected to be loose, and it is recommended to short on rebounds [61][63]. - **Sugar**: The previous trading day, domestic sugar futures fell. The production in Brazil is increasing, and it is recommended to wait and see [64][65]. - **Apples**: The previous trading day, apple futures fluctuated. The production is expected to increase slightly, and it is recommended to short on rebounds [67][68]. - **Live Pigs**: The previous trading day, live pig futures rose. The supply is increasing, and the demand is weak in the off - season. It is recommended to wait and see [68][69]. - **Eggs**: The previous trading day, egg futures fell. The supply is increasing, and it is recommended to hold a 9 - 10 reverse spread [70][71]. - **Corn and Corn Starch**: The previous trading day, corn and corn starch futures fell. The short - term supply - demand is balanced, and there are opportunities for virtual call options on old - crop contracts. Corn starch follows the corn market [73][74]. Logs - The previous trading day, log futures fell. The supply is tight, the demand is increasing, and the short - term bullish sentiment is strong [76][77].

Group 1: Policy and Market Response - The Central Financial Committee's recent meeting emphasized the need to regulate low-price disorderly competition among enterprises and promote product quality improvement [1] - In response to the "anti-involution" policy, industries such as photovoltaic, cement, steel, and coke have begun to reduce production and increase prices [1][4] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have proposed amendments to the Price Law to standardize market pricing and address "involution-style" competition [1][4] Group 2: Commodity Market Trends - Major commodity futures, including coking coal, coke, polysilicon, industrial silicon, glass, and soda ash, have seen significant price increases, with polysilicon rising by 50% in July and reaching a record high of 53,000 yuan/ton [1][4] - The market is experiencing a shift from "anti-involution driven" to "stock replenishment driven," with expectations of further price increases as downstream demand rises [4][5] - Analysts predict that most commodity futures will experience a comprehensive rebound in the third quarter, driven by policy support and improved market conditions [5] Group 3: Industry Challenges and Opportunities - The chemical industry is facing a cycle of low-price competition, which undermines profitability and restricts R&D investment, leading to a lack of product value enhancement [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is set to introduce plans to stabilize growth in key industries, focusing on structural adjustments and the elimination of outdated production capacity [2][3] - The "anti-involution" policy aims to enhance market order and promote industry upgrades, directing resources towards high-efficiency sectors and improving global competitiveness [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market remained weak yesterday, with the prices of finished products showing a weak and volatile trend. Although the short - term market sentiment has improved, the overall fundamentals are still weak, and the futures prices may gradually return to the real - trading logic. The current static fundamental contradictions are not obvious, and the Politburo meeting has no new statements on real estate, so the policy direction is expected to continue the previous strict control of incremental trends. Attention should be paid to the actual repair rhythm of terminal demand and the support strength of the cost side for finished product prices [3]. - The price of iron ore may fluctuate with the prices of downstream products and mainly show a volatile trend. The supply growth is limited, and the port inventory is trending downward. The demand support still exists, but the market divergence remains, and risk control is necessary [6]. - For manganese silicon and ferrosilicon, it is recommended that investment positions mainly adopt a wait - and - see approach, while hedging positions can seize opportunities according to their own situations. In the long - term, both may face the situation of weakening marginal demand [9][10]. - The price of industrial silicon may be weak in the short term, and the price of polysilicon may show a high - level volatile trend. The price increase chain of polysilicon needs to be further observed whether it can be smoothly transmitted to the downstream [14][15]. - The prices of glass and soda ash are expected to be volatile in the short term. For glass, if there are substantial real - estate policies, the futures price may continue to rise; for soda ash, it is recommended to wait and see in the short term and look for short - selling opportunities in the long term [17][18]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Steel - **Price and Position Information**: The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3204 yuan/ton, up 1 yuan/ton (0.031%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 2394 tons, and the main contract positions decreased by 18,068 lots. The spot prices in Tianjin and Shanghai decreased by 20 yuan/ton. The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3417 yuan/ton, up 16 yuan/ton (0.470%). The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 1176 tons, and the main contract positions decreased by 17,689 lots. The spot price in Shanghai increased by 20 yuan/ton, while that in Lecong remained unchanged [2]. - **Market Analysis**: The speculative demand for rebar decreased significantly with the price decline, leading to inventory accumulation. The demand for hot - rolled coils increased slightly, the production increased rapidly, and the inventory increased slightly. The current inventory levels of rebar and hot - rolled coils are at the lowest in the past five years [3]. Iron Ore - **Price and Position Information**: The main contract (I2509) of iron ore closed at 798.50 yuan/ton, up 1.01% (+8.00). The positions decreased by 18,144 lots to 384,500 lots. The weighted positions were 945,900 lots. The spot price of PB powder at Qingdao Port was 780 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 30.53 yuan/ton and a basis rate of 3.68% [5]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory Situation**: The overseas iron ore shipments decreased month - on - month, with shipments from Australia and Brazil both decreasing. The shipments from non - mainstream countries increased, and the arrivals increased. The daily average pig iron output decreased by 1.52 tons to 240.71 tons. The port inventory decreased month - on - month, and the steel mill's imported ore inventory increased slightly [6]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Price and Position Information**: On August 5, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM509) rose 0.77% to close at 6018 yuan/ton, and the spot price in Tianjin was 5850 yuan/ton, with a premium of 22 yuan/ton over the futures. The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF509) rose 0.74% to close at 5716 yuan/ton, and the spot price in Tianjin was 5900 yuan/ton, with a premium of 184 yuan/ton over the futures [8][9]. - **Market Analysis**: In the short term, the market sentiment has cooled down, and the prices may fluctuate greatly. In the long - term, both manganese silicon and ferrosilicon may face the situation of weakening marginal demand [10][11]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Industrial Silicon**: The closing price of the main contract (SI2511) was 8490 yuan/ton, up 1.43% (+120). The weighted positions decreased by 1174 lots to 500,807 lots. The spot prices of different grades decreased. The price may be weak in the short term, and attention should be paid to the support at 8250 yuan/ton [13]. - **Polysilicon**: The closing price of the main contract (PS2511) was 50,330 yuan/ton, up 2.76% (+1350). The weighted positions increased by 18,874 lots to 381,348 lots. The spot prices remained flat. The price may show a high - level volatile trend, and the support levels are 47,000 and 44,000 yuan/ton [14][15]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: The spot prices in Shahe remained unchanged, while those in Central China decreased by 30 yuan. The national inventory of float glass decreased. The net short positions decreased. The price may be volatile in the short term, and in the long - term, it depends on real - estate policies and demand [17]. - **Soda Ash**: The spot price increased by 10 yuan. The domestic inventory increased, and the downstream demand was tepid. The production was stable, and the output is expected to increase. The price may be volatile in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see in the short term and look for short - selling opportunities in the long term [18].

Group 1 - The report highlights a divergence in cyclical commodity prices, with steel, cement, and industrial metal prices declining, while float glass and thermal coal prices continue to rise. The film market shows significant improvement due to new releases during the summer season [2][13][31]. - The construction demand remains weak, leading to a decrease in steel prices and continued pressure on cement prices. However, float glass prices have seen an increase [5][15][42]. - The automotive and chemical industries are experiencing a seasonal slowdown in operating rates, while the oil asphalt sector shows a contrary increase, indicating resilience in infrastructure demand [2][5][15]. Group 2 - Real estate sales are still struggling, with a year-on-year decline of 20.8% in transaction area across 30 major cities. The decline is more pronounced in third-tier cities, with a drop of 37.0% [5][18]. - The average daily retail of passenger cars increased by 5.0% year-on-year, supported by the release of the third batch of national subsidies. However, dealer inventory pressure has slightly increased, raising concerns about the sustainability of this growth [5][21]. - The film box office revenue saw a significant increase of 49.0% week-on-week and a year-on-year growth of 64.8%, driven by the release of popular new films during the summer [5][31]. Group 3 - In the manufacturing sector, there is a seasonal slowdown in operating rates, particularly in the automotive and chemical industries, while oil asphalt production has increased, reflecting ongoing infrastructure demand [15][48]. - The prices of industrial metals have declined due to weak demand and the impact of tariffs on copper, with copper and aluminum prices dropping by 1.1% and 0.4% respectively [57][58]. - Long-distance passenger transport demand continues to grow, while export logistics show signs of decline, with highway freight traffic down by 0.9% and railway freight volume down by 1.4% [66][70].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Urea: ★★★, implying a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Methanol: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Pure Benzene: ★★★, suggesting a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Styrene: ★★★, showing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Propylene: ★★★, representing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Plastic: ★★★, meaning a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - PVC: ★★★, denoting a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Caustic Soda: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - PX: ★★★, suggesting a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - PTA: ★★★, showing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★☆☆, meaning a bullish bias but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - Short Fiber: ★★★, representing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Glass: ★★★, denoting a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Soda Ash: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Bottle Chip: ★★★, suggesting a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] Report's Core View - The chemical futures market shows a mixed performance, with different products having different supply - demand relations and price trends [2][3][5] - Some products are affected by factors such as device restarts, seasonal demand changes, and inventory levels [2][3][5] Summary by Related Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene futures closed up at the end of the session, but still in a downward pattern. Downstream demand has some support, but supply is expected to increase [2] - Polyolefin futures closed up, with polyethylene having stable supply and some improvement in demand, while polypropylene is in a seasonal demand slump [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene prices fluctuated narrowly, with supply rising and demand weak, but import pressure is expected to ease [3] - Styrene futures prices declined slightly. Overall, there is a slight decrease in supply and a slight increase in demand, but factory inventory may increase [3] Polyester - PX and PTA are in a weak - oscillating pattern due to falling oil prices and the demand off - season. Supply is increasing, and there is a need to watch for demand recovery and valuation repair [5] - Ethylene glycol rebounded with technical support and overseas device shutdown. Supply is expected to increase, and the upward drive is limited [5] - Short fiber and bottle chip prices follow raw materials. Short fiber may be more bullish in the medium - term, while bottle chip has long - term over - capacity pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol prices rose slightly due to coal cost news. Coastal ports are expected to accumulate inventory, but there may be a demand recovery in the peak season [6] - Urea futures prices rose sharply. The current supply - demand is loose, and attention should be paid to macro and export policies [6] Chlor - Alkali Industry - PVC prices rebounded at the end of the session. Cost support increased, but supply is expected to rise and demand is weak, so the price may oscillate weakly [7] - Caustic soda prices oscillated weakly. The comprehensive profit improved, but the long - term supply pressure remains, and the price is expected to be under pressure [7] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash prices rose sharply. Supply is high, and the market is facing a weak reality, but the price is expected to be difficult to break the previous low [8] - Glass futures prices were weak. Production and sales are insufficient, and the market has returned to reality trading [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Glass: Neutral [2] - Soda Ash: Bearish with a Neutral Bias [2] - Silicomanganese: Bearish [4] - Ferrosilicon: Bearish [4] Core Views - The market sentiment has weakened, and the glass and soda ash markets are oscillating weakly. The glass supply has not seen a policy - driven contraction, and the real - estate sector has dragged down the rigid demand. The soda ash production is high, and there are concerns about future supply expansion and weakening consumption [1]. - The double - silicon market has a strong wait - and - see sentiment. The silicon - manganese price is under pressure from warehouse receipts, and the ferrosilicon price is expected to fluctuate with the sector, with relatively loose long - term capacity [3]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Glass and Soda Ash Market Analysis - Glass futures oscillated weakly yesterday. After the continuous callback of the spot price, downstream purchasing showed a strong wait - and - see sentiment. Soda ash futures also oscillated weakly, and the spot prices of light and heavy soda ash decreased [1]. Supply and Demand Logic - For glass, the supply has no policy - based contraction, and the real - estate sector has affected the rigid demand. Although speculative demand has increased and factory inventories have decreased, they are still at a high level. For soda ash, the production is down but still high. During the summer maintenance period, capacity release is relatively restrained, but there are expectations of further capacity expansion and weakening consumption [1]. Strategy - Glass: Neutral; Soda Ash: Bearish with a Neutral Bias [2] Double - Silicon (Silicomanganese and Ferrosilicon) Market Analysis - Silicomanganese futures had a narrow - range fluctuation yesterday, and the market had a strong wait - and - see sentiment. Ferrosilicon futures fell slightly, and the spot market sentiment worsened [3]. Supply and Demand Logic - For silicomanganese, production increased, iron - water production decreased, and factory inventories decreased significantly. The price is suppressed by warehouse receipts. For ferrosilicon, production continued to increase, apparent demand decreased, and factory inventories are at a medium - high level. In the long - term, capacity is relatively loose [3]. Strategy - Silicomanganese: Bearish; Ferrosilicon: Bearish [4]

Investment Rating - Industry rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market" [4] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the opportunity to focus on traditional sectors during market pullbacks while continuing to recommend high-end electronic fabric products. The recent meeting of the Central Political Bureau highlighted the need to stabilize employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, which is expected to release domestic demand potential. The report anticipates that the governance of "involution" will form a combination of market, administrative, and legal measures, leading to clearer price recovery effects in industries with good demand support, such as cement [2][10] - The report suggests that the traditional building materials sector is nearing a cyclical bottom, with expectations for improvement in infrastructure and real estate demand. It highlights that the basic conditions for the sector are expected to improve, particularly with the recent release of real estate optimization policies [16] Summary by Sections Market Review - The report notes that the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index fell by 1.75%, while the building materials sector (CITIC) dropped by 3.32%. Among individual stocks, Honghe Technology saw a significant increase of 22.1% [1][10] - The performance of the recommended stocks included Honghe Technology (+22.1%), Zhongcai Technology (-2.5%), Xibu Cement (-1.44%), Huaxin Cement (-6.9%), and others [1][10] Recommended Stocks - The report recommends a focus on the following stocks: Zhongcai Technology, Honghe Technology, Xibu Cement, Huaxin Cement, Sankeshu, Dongfang Yuhong, and Weixing New Materials [3][16] Key Industry Insights - Cement is expected to benefit from anticipated improvements in infrastructure and real estate demand. The supply structure is expected to continue optimizing in the medium to long term [16] - The report indicates that the consumption building materials sector is likely to stabilize as real estate policies improve, with leading companies undergoing channel transformations to enhance scale effects [16] - New materials such as glass and carbon fiber are expected to face high demand and opportunities for domestic substitution, with leading companies likely to experience rapid growth [16] - The report also notes that the glass sector is at a historically low market value, with expectations for recovery as the industry undergoes cold repairs [16]