Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in U.S. soybean futures prices, driven by strong domestic demand and favorable supply reports, is expected to stabilize above 1000 cents per bushel, with potential for further increases [1] Group 1: U.S. Soybean Market - The July soybean crush volume in the U.S. reached 195.699 million bushels, exceeding market expectations of 191.59 million bushels, indicating robust domestic demand [1] - The increase in soybean demand is primarily attributed to rising U.S. soybean oil consumption, with July soybean oil production reported at 2.348 billion pounds, showing growth both month-on-month and year-on-year [1] - The favorable demand conditions are supported by the recent comments from Trump urging China to purchase U.S. soybeans, alongside the positive supply-demand report [1] Group 2: Domestic Soybean Meal Market - Despite external support for soybean meal costs, domestic demand remains weak, with daily demand peaking at the beginning of August primarily driven by forward contracts for next year [1] - As of August 15, the daily transaction volume for soybean meal in August was 27.5 thousand tons, reflecting a lack of significant spot demand [1] - It is anticipated that the national average price for soybean meal will fluctuate between 3100 yuan/ton and 3200 yuan/ton by the end of August [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - On August 18, 2025, the total market capitalization of A-shares exceeded 100 trillion yuan for the first time, driven by top - level policies and financial policies, with significant inflow of incremental funds and strong economic resilience [1]. - In 2025, domestic liquidity remains loose, in a policy window period. There may be more incremental policies in the second half of the year, and external risks are gradually easing. The stock market is in a resonance period of "policy bottom + capital bottom + valuation bottom", but sector rotation is accelerating and structural differentiation exists [2][11]. - Precious metals may show an oscillating trend under the warming of interest - rate cut expectations, with long - term drivers still providing support for gold [3][19]. - The trend of crude oil needs to pay attention to the OPEC production increase situation, and the unemployment rate in the US may rise in August [4][13]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs a. Key Varieties - **Stock Index**: The US three major indexes fluctuated slightly. The previous trading day saw an increase in the stock index, with the communication sector leading the rise and the real - estate sector leading the fall. The market turnover was 2.81 trillion yuan. The margin trading balance increased by 7.542 billion yuan on August 15. The CSI 500 and CSI 1000 are more offensive, while the SSE 50 and CSI 300 are more defensive [2][11]. - **Precious Metals**: Last week, unexpected US inflation data pressured gold and silver. Although there are factors supporting the price, the current high price makes gold hesitant to rise, and gold and silver may oscillate [3][19]. - **Crude Oil**: SC night trading rose 0.7%. The US - Russia talks over the weekend had no clear conclusion. The unemployment rate in the US may rise to 4.3% in August, and attention should be paid to OPEC production increase [4][13]. b. Main News of the Day - **International News**: US President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky at the White House, and a trilateral meeting among the US, Russia, and Ukraine may be held. Trump also said he would not rule out sending US troops to participate in peace - keeping missions in Ukraine [5]. - **Domestic News**: Premier Li Qiang emphasized enhancing the effectiveness of macro - policies, stabilizing market expectations, stimulating consumption potential, expanding effective investment, and consolidating the real - estate market [6]. - **Industry News**: The National Medical Insurance Work Symposium announced nine key tasks, including starting to formulate the DRG 3.0 grouping plan, improving the maternity insurance system, and exploring national unified follow - up procurement after the expiration of the centralized procurement agreement [7]. c. Morning Comments on Major Varieties - **Financial**: - **Stock Index**: Similar to the key varieties part, the market is in a favorable period, but sector rotation and differentiation need attention [2][11]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bonds continued to fall. The yield of the 10 - year active treasury bond rose to 1.778%. The bond market may continue to be under pressure, and the price difference between new and old bonds and long - and short - term bonds may widen [12]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: - **Crude Oil**: As mentioned before, pay attention to OPEC production increase and the US unemployment rate [4][13]. - **Methanol**: Methanol night trading fell 1.04%. The overall domestic methanol plant operating rate decreased slightly, and the coastal inventory continued to accumulate. It is short - term bullish [14][15]. - **Rubber**: The price support mainly comes from the supply side. The demand side is weak, and the price may oscillate and fall [16]. - **Polyolefins**: The polyolefin futures were weak. The market is still mainly driven by supply and demand, and the inventory digestion is slow. Pay attention to the autumn restocking market and cost changes [17]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Both glass and soda ash futures are in the process of inventory digestion. The prices have stopped falling, and attention should be paid to the inventory digestion speed [18]. - **Metals**: - **Precious Metals**: As described above, affected by inflation data and other factors, it shows an oscillating trend [3][19]. - **Copper**: The copper price may fluctuate within a range due to the balance of multiple factors, and attention should be paid to US tariffs and other factors [20][21]. - **Zinc**: The zinc price may fluctuate widely in the short term, affected by factors such as US tariffs and supply - demand [22]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Supply is expected to increase slightly in August, demand is also growing, and inventory is in a complex state. There is a risk of correction after the previous rise, and short - selling should be cautious [23]. - **Black Metals**: - **Iron Ore**: The demand for iron ore is supported. The global iron ore shipment has decreased recently, and the inventory is being depleted. It is expected to rise in the second half of the year, and the market is expected to be oscillating and bullish [24]. - **Steel**: The supply - side pressure of steel is gradually emerging, but the supply - demand contradiction is not significant. The market is expected to be oscillating and bullish [25]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The main contracts of coking coal and coke oscillated narrowly. The market is under pressure, and the multi - empty game is intensifying [26][27]. - **Agricultural Products**: - **Protein Meal**: The US Department of Agriculture adjusted the soybean production forecast, and the soybean futures inventory is tightening. The price of the domestic protein meal has strong support [28]. - **Oils and Fats**: The MPOB report has a neutral - to - bullish impact on the market. Affected by news from Indonesia, the short - term trend of oils and fats is expected to be bullish and oscillating [29]. - **Sugar**: The international sugar market is expected to be oscillating and bearish, while the domestic sugar market is supported by high sales - to - production ratio and low inventory, and is expected to be oscillating [30]. - **Cotton**: The ICE US cotton price rose. The domestic cotton market supply is tight, and the demand is in the off - season. The short - term trend may be oscillating and bullish, but the upside space is limited [31]. - **Shipping Index**: - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC oscillated slightly. The SCFIS European line price decreased. The market is concerned about the off - season freight rate decline rate and the support of deep discounts [32][33].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The soybean import cost is on a stable and slightly rising trend, but the upward momentum is questionable due to the global surplus of protein raw materials. The domestic soybean meal market is in a season of supply surplus, and it is expected to start destocking in September. The market has both bullish and bearish factors [2][4]. - The fundamentals support the upward movement of the oil price center. Palm oil may maintain stable inventory and strong prices. There is a possibility of price increase in the fourth - quarter due to the Indonesian B50 policy, but the upside is limited [6][9]. - The international sugar price is unlikely to rebound significantly, and the domestic sugar price is likely to continue to decline due to increasing imports and high valuation [11][12]. - The cotton price may continue to fluctuate at a high level in the short - term, influenced by the USDA report and trade policies, but the downstream consumption is average [14][15]. - The egg price is expected to be mostly stable with local adjustments. The egg supply is large, and the market may fluctuate in the short - term, with opportunities to short after a rebound in the medium - term [17][19]. - The pig price is expected to remain stable. The market may oscillate in a range, with short - term focus on low - buying, attention to upside pressure in the medium - term, and a reverse - spread strategy for the far - month contracts [20][21]. 3. Summaries by Directory Soybean/Meal - **Important Information**: The US soybean production decreased by 1.08 million tons. The Brazilian soybean premium has been oscillating at a high level recently. The domestic soybean meal spot basis is stable, and the downstream inventory has slightly decreased. The total inventory of port soybeans converted to soybean meal and oil mill soybean meal is stable [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Suggest buying at the lower end of the soybean meal cost range, and pay attention to the crushing profit, supply pressure, Sino - US tariff progress, and new supply - side drivers [4]. Oil - **Important Information**: From August 1 - 10, 2025, Malaysia's palm oil exports increased by 23.67% compared to the same period last month. From August 1 - 15, the palm oil yield decreased by 1.78%, the oil extraction rate increased by 0.51%, and the production increased by 0.88%. Indonesia has confiscated 3.1 million hectares of illegal palm oil plantations. The domestic spot basis of the three major oils is stable at a low level [6]. - **Trading Strategy**: The fundamentals support the upward movement of the oil price center. Palm oil may maintain stable inventory and strong prices. There is a possibility of price increase in the fourth - quarter due to the Indonesian B50 policy, but the upside is limited [9]. Sugar - **Important Information**: On Monday, the Zhengzhou sugar futures price continued to oscillate. The spot price remained unchanged. In July 2025, China imported 740,000 tons of sugar, a year - on - year increase of 320,000 tons [11]. - **Trading Strategy**: The international sugar price is unlikely to rebound significantly, and the domestic sugar price is likely to continue to decline due to increasing imports and high valuation [12]. Cotton - **Important Information**: On Monday, the Zhengzhou cotton futures price continued to oscillate. The spot price increased slightly. In July 2025, China imported 50,000 tons of cotton, a year - on - year decrease of 150,000 tons [14]. - **Trading Strategy**: The cotton price may continue to fluctuate at a high level in the short - term, influenced by the USDA report and trade policies, but the downstream consumption is average [15]. Egg - **Important Information**: The national egg price has been adjusted with slight increases and decreases. The supply is stable, and the downstream digestion is moderate. The egg price is expected to be mostly stable with local adjustments [17][18]. - **Trading Strategy**: The egg supply is large, and the market may fluctuate in the short - term, with opportunities to short after a rebound in the medium - term [19]. Pig - **Important Information**: The domestic pig price was mainly stable with local weakness. The supply and demand are in a stalemate, and the price is expected to remain stable [20]. - **Trading Strategy**: The market may oscillate in a range, with short - term focus on low - buying, attention to upside pressure in the medium - term, and a reverse - spread strategy for the far - month contracts [21].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the report's industry investment rating in the given content. 2. Core Views of the Report - The report provides a comprehensive overview of macro - economic data, commodity investment trends, financial news, and stock market developments. It indicates that the government is taking measures to boost the economy, and various markets are influenced by factors such as geopolitical events, policy changes, and supply - demand dynamics. For the bond market, different research institutions have different outlooks, with some expecting a downward trend in interest rates, while others are cautious about short - term fluctuations [1][2][22]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs **Macro Data** - GDP growth in Q2 2025 was 5.2% year - on - year, slightly lower than the previous quarter. Manufacturing PMI in July 2025 was 49.3%, down from 49.7% in the previous month. Non - manufacturing PMI for business activities in July was 50.1%, also a decline from the previous month. Social financing scale in July was lower than the previous month and the same period last year. M1 and M2 growth rates increased in July compared to the previous month and the same period last year, while M0 growth decreased slightly. Financial institution RMB loans decreased in July. CPI was flat in July, and PPI remained negative. Fixed - asset investment growth slowed down, while social consumption and export and import growth showed positive trends [1]. **Commodity Investment** **Comprehensive** - The government aims to enhance macro - policy effectiveness, stimulate consumption, expand investment, and stabilize the real estate market. The central bank will boost the development of the movable - property financing market to support small and medium - sized enterprises. New futures and options contracts have been launched by the Shanghai Futures Exchange [2][3]. **Metals** - Geopolitical developments may ease tensions and reduce safe - haven demand. A company agreed to acquire gold and copper assets from BHP for $465 million. Peru's copper production increased by 7.1% in June. Some institutions raised the gold price target. Metal inventories at the London Metal Exchange generally decreased [4][5][6]. **Coal, Coke, Steel, and Minerals** - Some regions in Shandong plan to raise coke prices. The prices of coking coal and coke in the circulation field increased in early August. Glencore applied to include two copper projects worth over $13 billion in Argentina's investment incentive program [7]. **Energy and Chemicals** - Oil prices rose due to geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. Citi expects Russian pipeline gas supply to Europe to potentially resume by the end of 2025, which affects its gas price forecast. Indonesia anticipates an increase in oil and gas production in 2026 [9]. **Agricultural Products** - The price of soybean meal increased in early August. The anti - subsidy investigation on EU dairy products was extended. There are developments in corn, wheat, and ethanol production, and Brazil's competition authority is investigating the "soybean suspension plan" [10]. **Financial News** **Open Market** - The central bank conducted 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, resulting in a net injection of 154.5 billion yuan on August 18. The Ministry of Finance and the central bank carried out treasury cash management operations with a winning bid of 120 billion yuan and an interest rate of 1.78% [12]. **Important News** - The government is committed to economic stability and market confidence. The trading association is investigating the misappropriation of debt - financing funds. There are various government bond operations, and the central bank signed a currency swap agreement with Thailand. There are international political developments and corporate bond - related events [13][14][15]. **Bond Market Review** - Bond yields generally rose, and bond futures prices fell. Different bond - related interest rates showed various trends, and overseas bond yields also had different movements. Some institutions have different outlooks on the bond market [17][18][22]. **Foreign Exchange Market** - The on - shore and offshore RMB showed different trends against the US dollar, and the US dollar index rose, affecting other major currencies [21]. **Research Report Highlights** - Different institutions have different views on the bond market, including expectations of interest - rate decline, focus on structural policies, and suggestions on convertible bond investment [22][23][24]. **Today's Reminders** - Many bonds are scheduled to be listed, issued, and have payments on August 19 [25][26]. **Stock Market News** - The Shanghai Composite Index broke through 3700 points, driven by various types of funds. The number of new accounts at securities brokerages increased, and there is an expected inflow of more funds into the A - share market. The Hong Kong stock market had mixed performance, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange is researching the feasibility of adding a special voting channel for margin - trading accounts [27][28].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural products sector shows different trends: oilseeds and oils are in a strong - side oscillation, oils and by - products maintain an oscillatory trend, soft commodities like sugar have a slight oscillation, cotton's bullish rise has declined, and grains such as corn and starch are in a weak and narrow - range consolidation [2]. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various agricultural product futures are presented, including soybeans, soybean meal, palm oil, etc. For example, the latest price of soybean No.1 (A2511) is 4,056 with no change, and its trading volume is 8.83 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different agricultural product options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 option is 0.32, with a change of - 0.14 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different agricultural product options are given, which are determined by the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4500, and the support level is 4100 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different agricultural product options are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 11.985%, and the weighted implied volatility is 14.43% with a change of - 1.72% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: The fundamentals of soybeans are affected by factors such as USDA's adjustment of planting area and yield, and Trump's call for China to buy soybeans. The option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The fundamentals of soybean meal are related to the monthly purchase volume. The option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The fundamentals of oils are affected by USDA's reports and India's inventory replenishment. The option strategies include constructing a bullish call spread strategy, a long - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Peanuts**: The fundamentals of peanuts are related to the spot price, import volume, and oil mill operation rate. The option strategies include constructing a bearish put spread strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.2 By - product Options - **Pigs**: The supply of pigs is relatively loose, and the demand is stimulated by low prices. The option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [11]. - **Eggs**: The inventory of laying hens is expected to increase. The option strategies include constructing a bearish put spread strategy and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Apples**: The cold - storage inventory of apples is at a low level. The option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Red Dates**: The inventory of red dates is decreasing, and the market is improving. The option strategies include constructing a bullish call spread strategy, a long - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot [13]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: The fundamentals of sugar are affected by Brazil's sugar production data. The option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Cotton**: The fundamentals of cotton are related to the operating rates of spinning and weaving mills and global production. The option strategies include constructing a long - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [14]. 3.5.4 Grain Options - **Corn and Starch**: The fundamentals of corn are affected by USDA's planting area and yield adjustment. The option strategies include constructing a bearish put spread strategy and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [14]. 3.6 Option Charts - Charts of various agricultural product options are provided, including price trend charts, volume and open interest charts, implied volatility charts, etc., to visually display the market conditions of different agricultural product options [15][34][53].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The Shanghai Composite Index reached a ten - year high, with the market being hot and retail investors accelerating their entry. It is expected to continue the process of bubble - formation in the short term, but pressure will emerge after the sentiment reaches its peak [2][18]. - The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is difficult to resolve in the short term, so the US dollar will remain volatile. Gold prices are under pressure due to the marginal easing of geopolitical risks [11][14]. - The price of thermal coal is expected to weaken seasonally as the weather cools in mid - to late August. The price of copper is likely to continue its high - level oscillation pattern [3]. - The prices of various commodities and financial products are affected by multiple factors such as geopolitical situations, supply - demand relationships, and policy expectations, and their trends are complex and changeable. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Financial News and Reviews 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - Germany's Chancellor Merz said the tri - party meeting exceeded expectations, and Trump and Putin agreed that Putin and Zelensky would meet in two weeks. Gold prices are under pressure due to the marginal easing of geopolitical risks. The market is concerned about Fed Chairman Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Symposium. It is recommended to pay attention to the callback risk of short - term gold prices [11]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Trump and Zelensky hope to reach a consensus through tri - party talks, but the differences between Russia and Ukraine are large, so the short - term conflict is difficult to resolve, and the US dollar will remain volatile [14]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Both Russia and the US support direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but the structural differences between the two sides on territorial issues are difficult to resolve, and the negotiation signal is more significant than the actual impact. It is necessary to pay attention to the callback risk if Powell's speech at the global central bank symposium is hawkish [16]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The State Council will take measures to consolidate the stabilization of the real estate market. The Shanghai Composite Index reached a ten - year high, and the market is hot. It is recommended to allocate various stock indices evenly [17][18][19]. 1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted a 2665 - billion - yuan 7 - day reverse repurchase operation, with a net investment of 1545 billion yuan. The bond market is expected to remain weak in the short term, and it is recommended to take a bearish approach and be cautious when betting on rebounds [20][21][22]. 2. Commodity News and Reviews 2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The inventory of soybean meal in oil mills increased slightly. Brazil's soybean exports in the first two weeks of August increased year - on - year. The good - rate of US soybeans was the same as the previous week and higher than market expectations. It is recommended to maintain a view of slightly bullish oscillation and pay attention to the Pro Farmer Midwest field inspection [23][24][25]. 2.2 Black Metals (Thermal Coal) - From January to July, national railways transported 11.96 billion tons of coal. The price of thermal coal continued to rise this week but is expected to enter a seasonal decline as the weather cools. The impact of over - production inspections on the operating rate is small, and the operating rate of coal mines decreased slightly [26][27][28]. 2.3 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - Fenix's Beebyn - W11 iron ore completed its first shipment. The price of iron ore is oscillating weakly, and it is expected to be weak in the short term due to factors such as the seasonal accumulation of finished product inventory and the decline of surrounding varieties [29]. 2.4 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - India imposed safeguard measures on flat steel products, and Vietnam imposed anti - dumping duties on carbon and alloy steel coated coils. China's steel exports increased in July. Steel prices are expected to continue to decline, and it is necessary to pay attention to volatility risks [30][31][33]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - The Philippines obtained a 2026 fiscal - year sugar export quota to the US. South Africa's sugarcane production is expected to increase by more than 7% in 2025. China's sugar imports in July were at a record high for the same period. The price of Zhengzhou sugar is expected to remain oscillating, and it is recommended to wait for opportunities to buy on dips for the January contract [35][36][37]. 2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The theoretical profits of corn starch enterprises in different regions were negative on August 18. The spread between CS09 and C09 weakened again. The supply - demand situation of starch is still weak, and the inventory is accumulating. It is recommended to pay attention to the regional spread between North China and Northeast China [39]. 2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The import volume of major feed grains in China increased in July. Corn futures prices continued to decline after the contract change. It is recommended to hold short positions in the November and January contracts and pay attention to weather conditions. There may be opportunities for 11 - 3 reverse arbitrage [40]. 2.8 Non - ferrous Metals (Alumina) - Some high - energy - consuming industries in the northern region received notices of production restrictions for the military parade. Only one alumina enterprise in Henan reported potential production reduction. The supply - demand of alumina is in an oversupply trend, and the futures price is expected to oscillate weakly. It is recommended to wait and see [41][42][43]. 2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - The social inventory of lead ingots decreased. Anhui's environmental protection situation has no new progress, and the supply of refined lead is still under pressure. The import of lead needs continuous attention. The start - up rate of lead - acid battery factories increased, but the peak - season demand may be falsified. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [45][46][47]. 2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The [LME0 - 3 zinc] was at a discount on August 15. Penoles' zinc production declined in the second quarter. The external market has high structural risks, and the domestic fundamentals are weakening. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading, pay attention to medium - term positive arbitrage opportunities, and maintain a positive arbitrage idea before overseas inventories bottom out [48][49]. 2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - Inner Mongolia completed the first settlement of new energy marketization. The spot price of polysilicon changed little, and the inventory increased. The production of polysilicon is expected to increase in August, and the terminal demand is weakening. It is recommended to use a callback - bullish strategy for single - side trading and pay attention to 11 - 12 reverse arbitrage opportunities at a spread of about - 2000 yuan/ton [50][52][54]. 2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - Hoshine's coal - electricity - silicon integration project phase III had an environmental assessment public notice. The supply of industrial silicon may increase marginally in August, but the demand from polysilicon may also increase, and the inventory may decrease. It is recommended to buy on dips in the short term, with the risk being the resumption of production by large factories [55][56]. 2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - LME nickel inventory decreased on August 18. The macro - environment has cooled slightly, and the supply - demand of nickel is in a double - weak pattern. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term band opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities at high prices [57][58]. 2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Sichuan Energy Power's lithium mine is in the production - ramping stage, and Australia's Covalent's lithium hydroxide plant started production. The supply - demand balance of lithium carbonate may turn to inventory reduction in the third quarter, and the price is expected to be strong in the short term. It is recommended to hold long positions and look for opportunities to buy on dips [59][60][61]. 2.15 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Chile's Codelco applied to restart part of the El Teniente copper mine. Speculative funds increased their bullish bets on COMEX copper for the first time in four weeks. The short - term macro - factors support copper prices, but the weight of commodities in multi - asset allocation may be adjusted down. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and pay attention to internal - external reverse arbitrage strategies [63][64][65]. 2.16 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The congestion at Indian ports continues, and the congestion at the Panama Canal has eased. The price of LPG arriving in the Far East still has support, while the CP is expected to be weak in the short term [66][67][68]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The US and Russia support direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and oil prices rose slightly. The market is still waiting and seeing, and oil prices lack directional drivers in the short term. It is recommended to maintain an oscillating view and wait for new drivers [69][70]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Asphalt) - The inventory of asphalt refineries increased, while the social inventory decreased. The fundamental improvement of asphalt is limited, and the futures price is expected to be in a dilemma in the short term. It is recommended to wait and see [71][72]. 2.19 Energy Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle - chip factories changed little. The price of bottle - chip futures rose. The industry's production reduction has an effect, and the processing fee has slightly recovered. It is necessary to pay attention to the pressure brought by the resumption of production and new installations from late August to September [73][74][75]. 2.20 Energy Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of caustic soda in Shandong rose on August 18. The supply increased slightly, and the demand was good. The spot price of caustic soda has bottomed out, and the futures price is expected to oscillate [76][77]. 2.21 Energy Chemicals (Pulp) - The import pulp spot market was mainly stable. The futures price of pulp oscillated weakly. The overall sentiment of commodities has cooled, and the pulp market is expected to oscillate in the short term [78][79]. 2.22 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The price of PVC powder in China decreased. The futures price oscillated after a decline. India's anti - dumping ruling may reduce China's PVC exports, and the short - term futures price is expected to be weak [80]. 2.23 Energy Chemicals (PX) - The price of PX rose. The domestic PX supply is expected to increase marginally, and the profit is compressed. The single - side price of PX mainly follows the oscillation of crude oil. It is recommended to adjust with the cost of oil prices and try to go long lightly on dips [81][82]. 2.24 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - The spot price of PTA rose, and the basis was stable. The demand at the weaving end rebounded slightly, and the polyester load increased marginally. The PTA processing fee may have a small repair space. It is recommended to follow the cost - end oscillation and try to go long lightly on dips [83][84][85]. 2.25 Energy Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The price of soda ash in the Shahe area oscillated and adjusted. The supply of soda ash increased, and the demand was average. The futures price is expected to be volatile, and it is recommended to manage positions well [86]. 2.26 Energy Chemicals (Float Glass) - The price of float glass in the Shahe market changed slightly. The futures price of glass decreased, and the market sentiment was weak. It is recommended to operate cautiously on the single - side and focus on arbitrage operations, such as the strategy of going long on glass and short on soda ash when the spread widens [87]. 2.27 Energy Chemicals (Styrene) - The inventory of styrene in East China ports increased. The supply of pure benzene is expected to decline slightly in the short term, and the supply - demand of styrene will gradually balance in September but may accumulate inventory in the long term. The price of styrene is expected to oscillate, and it is necessary to pay attention to the cost - end changes caused by oil - price fluctuations [88][89]. 2.28 Energy Chemicals (Urea) - India's NFL issued a urea import tender. The urea futures price oscillated under pressure, and the spot price fell significantly. The demand is weak, and the futures price is affected by potential internal and external policy expectations. It is recommended to pay attention to the potential changes in the export end [90]. 2.29 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - The container throughput of Yangshan Port in July reached a record high. The SCFIS (European line) index decreased. The supply pressure in September has improved, but the demand is weakening, and the freight rate will continue to decline. It is recommended to hold short positions in the October contract and pay attention to the empty - voyage situation during the National Day [91][92].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content. 2. Core Views - Corn: In the short - term, corn prices will continue to fluctuate with an upper limit and a lower support. In the long - term, prices are expected to decline under pressure until domestic consumption improves or there is a reluctance to sell in production areas [3]. - Starch: In the short - term, the starch market will continue to fluctuate weakly. In the long - term, a bearish view on starch prices is maintained [3]. - Sugar: Internationally, Brazilian sugar production has uncertainties. Domestically, Zheng sugar follows the trend of raw sugar, and there is significant upward pressure on the futures price due to the upcoming arrival of a large amount of imported sugar [6]. - Cotton: It has entered a consolidation phase, waiting for demand verification. If there are no major macro - risks, the price decline is limited, and attention should be paid to changes in demand [9]. - Eggs: Due to supply - demand imbalance, egg prices declined in early August. Attention should be paid to the pace of old hen culling and the release of cold - stored eggs [12]. - Apples: The new - season apple production is expected to be similar to last year. The current consumption is in the off - season, and attention should be paid to the situation after bag removal [14]. - Pigs: There is still medium - term supply pressure, and futures prices are at a premium. Short - term spot prices are weakly fluctuating, and attention should be paid to factors such as the pace of slaughter, weather, and policies [14]. 3. Summary by Commodity Corn/Starch - **Price Data**: From August 12 - 18, the price in Changchun remained unchanged, while in Jinzhou it decreased by 10 yuan/ton, and in Weifang it increased by 40 yuan/ton. For starch, the prices in Heilongjiang and Weifang remained unchanged [2]. - **Market Analysis**: In the short - term, corn prices will fluctuate, and starch prices will be weakly fluctuating. In the long - term, corn prices are expected to decline, and a bearish view on starch prices is maintained [3]. Sugar - **Price Data**: From August 12 - 18, the spot prices in Liuzhou and Nanning remained unchanged, while in Kunming it decreased by 5 yuan/ton. The import profit increased, and the number of warehouse receipts decreased by 172 [6]. - **Market Analysis**: Internationally, Brazilian sugar production has uncertainties. Domestically, there is significant upward pressure on the futures price due to the upcoming arrival of a large amount of imported sugar [6]. Cotton/Cotton Yarn - **Price Data**: From August 12 - 18, the price of 3128 cotton remained unchanged, and the price of imported M - grade US cotton decreased slightly. The spot price of Vietnamese yarn increased by 50 yuan/ton [9]. - **Market Analysis**: Cotton has entered a consolidation phase, waiting for demand verification. If there are no major macro - risks, the price decline is limited [9]. Eggs - **Price Data**: From August 12 - 18, egg prices in various production areas increased, with the largest increase of 0.22 yuan in Hebei and Liaoning. The basis decreased by 30 [12]. - **Market Analysis**: Due to supply - demand imbalance, egg prices declined in early August. Attention should be paid to the pace of old hen culling and the release of cold - stored eggs [12]. Apples - **Price Data**: From August 12 - 18, the price of Shandong 80 first - and second - grade apples remained unchanged, and the national apple inventory decreased by 76,000 tons [13][14]. - **Market Analysis**: The new - season apple production is expected to be similar to last year. The current consumption is in the off - season, and attention should be paid to the situation after bag removal [14]. Pigs - **Price Data**: From August 12 - 18, pig prices in various production areas decreased slightly, and the basis increased by 25 [14]. - **Market Analysis**: There is still medium - term supply pressure, and futures prices are at a premium. Short - term spot prices are weakly fluctuating, and attention should be paid to factors such as the pace of slaughter, weather, and policies [14].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the A-share market has entered a new era with a total market value surpassing 100 trillion yuan, driven by government policies and market confidence [1] - The State Council's top-level deployment aims to consolidate the economic recovery, supported by a series of financial policies including interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions [1] - Significant inflows of capital from public funds, private equity, insurance funds, and foreign investments indicate strong investor confidence in policy benefits and economic transformation [1] Group 2 - The article discusses the performance of major indices, noting that the US stock indices experienced slight fluctuations, with the communication sector leading gains and real estate lagging [2] - It mentions that the financing balance increased by 7.542 billion yuan, reaching 20,485.99 billion yuan, reflecting a continuation of loose domestic liquidity [2] - The market is currently in a phase of "policy bottom + capital bottom + valuation bottom," suggesting a high probability of sustained market performance, although sector rotation and structural differentiation are expected [2] Group 3 - The article reports that the US inflation data exceeded expectations, putting pressure on gold and silver prices, with the PPI rising by 0.9% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year [3] - It notes that the US Treasury Secretary indicated a significant likelihood of a 50 basis point rate cut in September, which could influence market expectations [3] - The overall market sentiment is affected by concerns over employment data and the economic outlook, leading to a potential for gold and silver prices to fluctuate [3] Group 4 - The article highlights that the SC night market for crude oil rose by 0.7%, while the US initial jobless claims decreased against a backdrop of low layoffs [4] - It emphasizes that domestic demand remains weak, which may push the unemployment rate to 4.3% in August [4] - The article suggests that traders are reducing bets on a rate cut by the Federal Reserve due to rising inflation concerns [4] Group 5 - The article outlines key domestic news, including the emphasis by Premier Li Qiang on enhancing macro policy effectiveness and stabilizing market expectations [6] - It discusses the need to stimulate consumption and promote effective investment, particularly in the real estate sector [6] - The National Medical Insurance Administration announced nine key tasks to improve healthcare financing, indicating a focus on healthcare reforms [7]

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