Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, confirmed that the deadline for imposing tariffs on trade partners is set for August 1, with no extensions or grace periods [2] Group 1: Tariff Implementation - The tariffs will officially take effect on August 1, and customs will begin collecting them [2] - A few countries have reached agreements with the Trump administration, resulting in tariff levels higher than the new 10% baseline but lower than the threatened higher rates [2] Group 2: U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is scheduled to meet with President Trump to negotiate a trade agreement before the August 1 deadline, or face tariffs up to 30% on EU exports to the U.S. [6][7] - The outcome of the negotiations largely depends on Trump's decisions, as he has previously altered terms at the last minute [7] - The EU is proposing a 15% tariff cap on most trade with the U.S., with certain exemptions for specific products [7][8] Group 3: Business Delegation to China - A high-level U.S. business delegation is set to visit China, organized by the U.S.-China Business Council, to potentially restart commercial negotiations [4][5] - The delegation will include executives from Boeing and the U.S.-China Business Council, indicating a significant engagement in trade discussions [3][4]

Core Points - The EU faces a "collective action problem," which hinders trade negotiations with the US [1][6] - The US-EU trade talks are in the final stages, with leaders set to meet for crucial discussions [1][3] - A potential framework trade agreement is estimated to have a 50% chance of being reached, with the EU eager to finalize it [1][3] Group 1: Trade Negotiation Dynamics - The US and EU are engaged in "intensive negotiations" on technical and political levels, aiming for a balanced outcome that provides stability for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic [3] - The potential agreement may include a 15% general tariff on EU goods entering the US, similar to recent agreements with Japan [3][4] - Trump's administration maintains a firm stance on a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, indicating limited flexibility in this area [3][4] Group 2: Differences Between US-EU and US-Japan Agreements - The economic relationship between the US and EU is characterized by lower complementarity and higher competition compared to the US-Japan relationship [4] - Japan's political and military dependency on the US contrasts with the EU's higher degree of autonomy, particularly for France and Germany [4] - The EU's current capital shortage complicates its ability to negotiate large-scale direct investments as Japan did [4] Group 3: Challenges in Specific Sectors - The EU's stringent food standards make negotiations in agricultural imports more challenging compared to Japan's concessions on agricultural products [5] - The EU may allow limited imports of genetically modified agricultural products, but this is expected to only address a fraction of the trade volume [5] - The aerospace sector could be a potential breakthrough area, although Airbus's strong position in Europe complicates US Boeing's procurement efforts [5] Group 4: Political Considerations and Internal EU Dynamics - The EU's collective decision-making process complicates negotiations, as the European Commission must represent all member states [6] - Recent meetings between German and French leaders indicate a shift towards a unified stance on trade negotiations with the US [7] - Germany's reevaluation of its economic model in light of geopolitical tensions may lead to a more assertive position in trade discussions [7]

Group 1 - The European Union has approved a significant retaliatory tariff decision against the United States, amounting to €93 billion, targeting key economic sectors such as Boeing aircraft, automobiles, and agricultural products [1] - The tariff measures specifically focus on symbolic American products, including bourbon whiskey and soybeans, which are closely tied to the voter base of former President Trump [1] - The decision comes in response to the U.S. imposing tariffs on EU steel and aluminum products starting in 2025, which has severely impacted the European automotive and aerospace industries, particularly in Germany and France [1] Group 2 - Ursula von der Leyen's recent visit to China played a crucial role in the EU's decision-making process, emphasizing the need to rebalance trade relations between China and the EU [3] - During the visit, significant agreements were reached on climate change, energy transition, and green technology, indicating a potential for enhanced cooperation despite existing economic disagreements [3] - China's response to the EU's concerns about "overcapacity" and "industrial subsidies" highlighted its stance against perceived protectionist measures, warning that cooperation could stagnate if the EU continues to apply double standards [5]

Group 1 - Global stock markets continue to rise, driven by the optimism surrounding the US-Japan trade agreement, which has renewed investor confidence in potential trade deals with more countries [1] - Asian stock markets rose by 1%, supporting global stock indices to reach new highs, with Japan's Topix index hitting a record closing high [1][3] - The US is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with the EU to impose a 15% tariff on most products, which has positively impacted European stock indices [1] Group 2 - The Nikkei 225 index increased by 1.6%, while the Topix index rose by 1.7%, and the South Korean Composite Index gained 0.2% [3] - The Thai SET index saw its losses widen to 1% amid geopolitical tensions [3] Group 3 - The US dollar index rose slightly by 0.1%, while the Japanese yen strengthened by over 0.1% [4][13] - The Thai baht fell by over 0.4%, retreating from its high since 2022 [4] Group 4 - US Treasury yields rose across the board, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield increasing by approximately 1 basis point [5] - Japanese 40-year government bond yields fell by 5.5 basis points to 3.4% [6] Group 5 - Crude oil prices increased by over 1%, with US oil surpassing $66 and Brent oil exceeding $69.40 [7][18] - Spot gold prices fell by over 0.3%, while silver dropped by approximately 0.4% [6]

Group 1 - The report highlights that in the first half of 2025, China's CPI averaged -0.1% year-on-year, and PPI averaged -2.8%, indicating a downward trend compared to the second half of 2024 [3][19] - The report emphasizes that while China is not in a "deflation" situation, the low interest rate and low price environment necessitates analyzing how other economies have responded to deflationary pressures [19][4] - The report outlines that deflation is characterized by a continuous decline in money supply and prices, leading to economic recession, and is self-reinforcing through a "debt-deflation" cycle [20][21] Group 2 - The report discusses Japan's response to deflation from 1999 to 2003, where it implemented large-scale fiscal expansion and introduced a 2% inflation target alongside quantitative easing [26][29] - The report also details the U.S. response during the 2008 financial crisis, which included aggressive monetary policy easing and fiscal measures such as tax rebates and support for struggling companies [47][57] - The report predicts that China's inflation may see a mild recovery in the second half of 2025, while PPI is expected to remain low but with a narrowing decline [4][8] Group 3 - The report analyzes the structure of CPI, noting that high-weight categories such as food and housing are experiencing price declines, which significantly suppresses overall CPI [5][80] - It highlights that the PPI structure shows a significant impact from production materials, which account for approximately 75.34% of PPI, with energy and raw materials experiencing substantial price drops [4][85] - The report indicates that despite policies aimed at stimulating consumption, the transmission of these policies to price increases has been limited due to structural issues in the economy [74][84]

"我们正处于一个新的常态：10%成了新的零关税，所以如果其他国家都适用15%和20%的税率，那这两 个数字似乎也没那么糟糕，"法国外贸银行(Natixis)新兴亚洲高级经济学家Trinh Nguyen表示。她称，在 15%-20%的关税水平下，美国企业从国外进口商品仍比在国内生产同类产品更有利可图。 智通财经APP获悉，延续数月的不确定性终于有所消散，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普最新达成的关税协议 为全球最大制造业地区的新贸易格局勾勒出大致轮廓。周二，特朗普宣布与日本达成协议，将对日本进 口商品(包括汽车)征收15%的关税，汽车是美日贸易逆差中占比最大的部分。美国与菲律宾达成的另一 项协议设定关税税率为19%，与印尼达成的税率相同，比越南20%的基准税率低1个百分点，这表明东 南亚大部分国家可能会获得类似的税率。 与此同时，美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特表示，他将于下周在斯德哥尔摩与中国同财政部长举行第三轮 会谈，旨在延长关税休战期并扩大讨论范围。这表明，在美方近期放宽芯片限制、中方恢复稀土出口之 后，这两个全球最大经济体之间的关系正持续趋于稳定。 "我们与中国相处得非常好，"特朗普周二告诉记者，"我们的关系非常棒。" ...

Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industry are provided in the report. Core Views The report presents the price trends and outlooks for various commodities on July 23, 2025. Different commodities are expected to have different trends, including upward, downward, and sideways movements, influenced by factors such as macro - economic conditions, supply - demand relationships, and policy expectations [2][4]. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals - **Gold**: Expected to move upward in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 [2][7][8]. - **Silver**: Expected to break through and move upward, with a trend strength of 1 [2][7][8]. Base Metals - **Copper**: Domestic spot prices are firm, providing support for the price, with a trend strength of 1 [2][10][12]. - **Zinc**: Expected to have small - scale sideways movements, with a trend strength of 0 [2][13][14]. - **Lead**: There are still expected supply - demand contradictions, and the price has support, with a trend strength of 0 [2][16][17]. - **Tin**: The price is weakening, with a trend strength of - 1 [2][19][22]. - **Aluminum**: Expected to move sideways within a range, with a trend strength of 0; Alumina is expected to move upward in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1; Cast aluminum alloy follows the trend of electrolytic aluminum, with a trend strength of 0 [2][23][25]. - **Nickel**: Macro - economic sentiment boosts expectations, but reality limits the upside potential, with a trend strength of 0; Stainless steel is mainly influenced by macro - economic sentiment at the margin, and fundamentals determine the upside potential, with a trend strength of 0 [2][26][30]. Energy and Chemicals - **Carbonate Lithium**: The commodity sentiment is positive, and it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 [2][31][33]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Market sentiment is high, and attention should be paid to the risk of reaching the daily limit; the trend strength is 2. - **Polysilicon**: Policy expectations are getting stronger, and the price is unlikely to fall, with a trend strength of 1 [2][34][36]. - **Iron Ore**: Supported by macro - economic expectations, it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 0 [2][37]. - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: Driven by macro - economic sentiment, they are expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 for both [2][41][44]. - **Silicon Ferrosilicon and Manganese Silico - Manganese**: Driven by the macro - economic market, they are expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 for both [2][46][48]. - **Coke**: The second - round price increase has been implemented, and it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1; Coking coal is restricted by supply - policy expectations, and it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 1 [2][50][52]. - **Steam Coal**: Daily consumption is recovering, and the price is expected to stabilize in a sideways manner, with a trend strength of 0 [2][54][57]. Agricultural and Livestock Products - **Palm Oil**: Boosted by macro - economic factors, but caution should be exercised regarding sentiment reversal. - **Soybean Oil**: Follows the trend of the oilseed sector but is relatively weak among varieties. - **Soybean Meal**: Market sentiment is strong, and the price is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner. - **Soybean No. 1**: Technically, it is expected to move strongly in a sideways manner. - **Corn**: Expected to move sideways. - **Sugar**: Expected to have narrow - range consolidation. - **Cotton**: Attention should be paid to changes in market sentiment. - **Egg**: The peak season arrives first, and the sentiment for culling hens decreases. - **Live Pig**: Macro - economic sentiment is strong, waiting for verification at the end of the month. - **Peanut**: Expected to move sideways [4]. Others - **Log**: Expected to have repeated sideways movements [2][58].

Group 1 - Brazil's government expressed strong outrage against the U.S. for imposing a 50% tariff on its imports, highlighting the potential negative impact on both economies and their long-standing trade relationship [1][3] - The Brazilian government has been willing to engage in sincere dialogue with the U.S. to seek alternative solutions for improving bilateral trade since the announcement of the tariffs [3] - Brazil's fishing industry announced a suspension of exports to the U.S. in response to the tariffs, with approximately 70% of its fishery products being sent to the U.S. [5][7] Group 2 - The Brazilian beef export sector is also affected, with some processing plants halting exports to the U.S. and around 30,000 tons of beef valued at $160 million uncertain for entry into the U.S. market [7] - The Brazilian government is advising exporters to pressure U.S. buyers and explore alternative markets, although no specific compensation measures have been proposed [5][7] - The fishing industry faces significant challenges, with over 1,000 tons of fish products worth approximately $50 million currently in cold storage and up to 3,500 fishing vessels potentially ceasing operations [7]

Group 1 - The U.S. is set to increase import tariffs on August 1, with specific rates of 25% on Japan and 50% on Brazil, reflecting President Trump's dissatisfaction with Brazil's trade practices [1][2] - Since April 9, most U.S. trading partners have faced a 10% tariff, while Canada and Mexico have been subjected to a 25% tariff, although certain goods under the USMCA are exempt [2] - The Trump administration has implemented sector-specific tariffs, including a 50% import tax on steel and aluminum, and a 25% tariff on automobiles and most auto parts, with plans to extend tariffs to other industries such as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals [2] Group 2 - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin emphasized the importance of achieving a high-quality trade agreement over adhering to the August 1 deadline, suggesting that negotiations could continue post-deadline [1] - Commerce Secretary Lutnick described August 1 as a hard deadline for countries to start paying tariffs, indicating that negotiations could still occur after this date [1] - Following the announcement, U.S. stock markets saw a slight increase, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices reaching new historical highs [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no information about the report industry investment ratings in the provided content. Core Views of the Report - The short - term gold price is in a volatile state, and the dollar index is expected to weaken in the short term. The stock market needs to observe the Politburo meeting's positioning of the domestic economy and forward - looking policies. The CBOT soybeans rose due to private sales and the Indonesia - US agreement, and the market is concerned about US tariff policies. Various commodities have different price trends and influencing factors, such as steel prices oscillating weakly, coal prices remaining seasonally strong, and copper prices potentially under short - term pressure [11][15][18][25]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 1. Financial News and Reviews 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - US June PPI annual rate was 2.3%, the lowest since September 2024, and the monthly rate was 0%. Gold fluctuated sharply due to the news of Trump potentially firing Powell. The fundamentals lack positive factors for gold, and the short - term gold price is in a volatile range. Investment advice is that the short - term gold price will oscillate with increased volatility [10][11][12]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - Dollar Index) - Fed officials believe the current restrictive monetary policy is appropriate. The Fed's Beige Book shows a slight economic uptick with high uncertainty. Trump denied firing Powell, but the dollar index is expected to weaken in the short term [13][15][16]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The State Council executive meeting studied policies to strengthen the domestic cycle. On July 17, the stock market was flat at a high level with low trading volume. The market needs to observe the Politburo meeting's stance. Investment advice is to allocate stock indices evenly [18][19]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - US banks' performance grew steadily, but the investment banking business was under short - term pressure. The Fed's Beige Book showed a slight economic increase. The market's risk appetite is supported, but risks from Trump's policies exist. The stock index is expected to oscillate, and investors should control their positions carefully [20][22][23]. 2. Commodity News and Reviews 2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - Private exporters sold 120,000 tons of soybeans, and Indonesia will buy $4.5 billion of US agricultural products, causing CBOT soybeans to rise. The market is concerned about US tariff policies. The domestic and foreign futures prices are oscillating, and the market should monitor US soybean production area weather and tariff policies [24][25][26]. 2.2 Ferrous Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The steel price is oscillating weakly. The probability of over - expected policy stimulus is low. The steel price is expected to oscillate in the short term. Investment advice is to use a rebound hedging strategy for the spot market [27][28][29]. 2.3 Ferrous Metals (Steam Coal) - High - temperature weather supports coal consumption, and the coal price is expected to remain seasonally strong [30]. 2.4 Ferrous Metals (Iron Ore) - The iron ore price is oscillating at a high level. The supply is not expected to increase significantly this year, and the demand is under pressure. The price is difficult to break through the $100 resistance level [31][32]. 2.5 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The Middle East will impose tariffs on Chinese lead - acid battery enterprises. The lead price is falling, but the price center of Shanghai lead is expected to rise. Investment advice includes looking for short - term buying opportunities and considering internal - external inverse arbitrage [33][34][35]. 2.6 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Vedanta's zinc concentrate production increased in Q2 2025. The zinc price oscillated widely. The zinc market is under pressure, and investment advice includes short - term short - selling, positive arbitrage in the long - term month spread, and internal - external positive arbitrage [36][38]. 2.7 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Zimbabwe plans to build a lithium ore processing plant. The supply side of lithium carbonate has uncertainties. The price is expected to be strongly oscillating in the short term. Investment advice is to look for short - term long - buying and positive arbitrage opportunities [39][40]. 2.8 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - Kazakhstan will restrict non - ferrous metal exports and resume gallium production. The copper price may be under short - term pressure. Investment advice is to take a bearish approach for single - side trading and wait and see for arbitrage [41][45]. 2.9 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Indonesia will shorten the mining quota period from 2026. The nickel price is expected to oscillate at a low level in the short term and decline in the medium term. Investment advice is to look for short - selling opportunities [46][47]. 2.10 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The PDH unit of Guoheng stopped due to a malfunction. US C3 inventory increased, and the domestic market is weakly oscillating with insufficient upward momentum [48][49][50]. 2.11 Energy and Chemicals (Crude Oil) - EIA commercial crude oil inventory decreased, but gasoline and refined oil inventories increased. The oil price fell slightly. The short - term oil price is expected to oscillate [51][52][53]. 2.12 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of caustic soda in Shandong remained stable. The supply increased, and the demand was good. It is difficult for the price to continue rising [54][55]. 2.13 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp is weakening. The upward space of the pulp price is limited [56]. 2.14 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The price of PVC powder decreased. The PVC market followed the rebound but has limited upward potential due to inventory changes [57][58]. 2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - Bottle chip factories are implementing production cuts. The supply pressure will be relieved, and investors can look for opportunities to expand processing fees [59][60]. 2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda ash market is weakly stable. The supply is high, and the demand is average. Investment advice is to short - sell at high prices in the medium term [61]. 2.17 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The price of float glass decreased slightly. The glass market is weak, and investment advice includes considering cross - variety arbitrage [62][63]. 2.18 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - The Port of Long Beach will expand. The freight rate of the European line's 10 - contract retreated after rising. The 08 - contract's oscillation range moved up, but there are potential negative factors [64][65].