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方正中期期货有色金属日度策略-20250822
Group 1: Report's Overall Information - Report authors include Yang Lina, Hu Bin, and Liang Haikuan [1] - Report is a daily strategy for non - ferrous metals issued on August 21, 2025 [1][3] Group 2: Report's Core View - The non - ferrous metal sector continues to oscillate. The market is in a state of sorting and repeating under the situation of strong expectations and weak reality. The focus remains on changes in interest - rate cut expectations. If hawkish information persists, there is a risk of the non - ferrous metal sector weakening further [11] - For specific metals: Copper is expected to see an upward shift in its price center; zinc has a mid - term short - selling opportunity; the aluminum industry chain is generally bearish; tin is suitable for high - selling and low - buying; lead can be bought slightly at low prices; nickel and stainless steel are bearish in the mid - term [3][4][5][7][8] Group 3: Investment Ratings (Not Mentioned in the Report) Group 4: Summary by Section Part 1: Non - ferrous Metals Operating Logic and Investment Recommendations - **Macro Logic**: The non - ferrous metal sector continues to oscillate. The market is affected by China's monetary policy, real - estate policies, geopolitical issues, and the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations. The market remains cautious before the geopolitical situation becomes clear [11] - **Investment Recommendations for Specific Metals** - **Copper**: With the improvement of supply and demand fundamentals and the approaching of the peak season and Fed rate cuts, the price center is expected to rise. It is recommended to buy on dips [3][13] - **Zinc**: With increasing supply and weak demand, it is recommended to short on rallies in the mid - term [4][13] - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: The supply of electrolytic aluminum has increased slightly this week. It is recommended to short on rallies or wait and see [5][13][14] - **Tin**: With a pattern of weak supply and demand, it is suitable for high - selling and low - buying [6][14] - **Lead**: With weak prices and slow recovery of demand, it is recommended to buy slightly at low prices and use a wide - range option double - selling strategy [7][15] - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: Nickel has an oversupply situation, and stainless steel has weak demand. It is recommended to short on rallies in the mid - term [8][15] Part 2: Non - ferrous Metals Market Review - **Futures Closing Prices and Changes**: Copper closed at 78,540 yuan/ton with a 0.13% decline; zinc at 22,240 yuan/ton with a 0.11% decline; aluminum at 20,590 yuan/ton with a 0.27% increase; etc. [16] Part 3: Non - ferrous Metals Position Analysis - Different non - ferrous metal varieties have different net long - short positions and changes. For example, TV (SI2511) has a strong short - position of the main force, and its net short - position is 46,925, with the short - position of the main force decreasing [18] Part 4: Non - ferrous Metals Spot Market - **Spot Prices and Changes**: Copper's Yangtze River spot price is 78,850 yuan/ton with a 0.09% increase; zinc's Yangtze River 0 zinc spot average price is 22,240 yuan/ton with a 0.27% increase; etc. [19][21] Part 5: Non - ferrous Metals Industry Chain - **Copper**: The report provides charts on inventory changes, copper concentrate smelting fees, and the relationship between the US dollar index and copper prices [23][25] - **Zinc**: Charts on inventory changes, zinc concentrate processing fees, etc. are presented [27] - **Aluminum and Alumina**: Charts on inventory and price relationships, spot premium and discount trends are provided [29][35] - **Other Metals**: Similar industry - chain - related charts are provided for tin, lead, nickel, stainless steel, and casting aluminum alloy [37][41][44] Part 6: Non - ferrous Metals Arbitrage - The report presents charts on the ratio of domestic to foreign prices, premium and discount relationships, and price differences between different contracts for various non - ferrous metals, such as copper, zinc, aluminum, tin, etc. [56][57][59] Part 7: Non - ferrous Metals Options - For different non - ferrous metals like copper, zinc, and aluminum, the report provides charts on historical volatility, weighted implied volatility, option trading volume and open - interest changes, and the ratio of call to put open - interest [72][74][77]
永安期货有色早报-20250822
Yong An Qi Huo· 2025-08-22 02:47
有色早报 研究中心有色团队 2025/08/22 铜 : 日期 沪铜现货 升贴水 废精铜 价差 上期所 库存 沪铜 仓单 现货进口 盈利 三月进口 盈利 保税库 premium 提单 premium 伦铜 C-3M LME 库存 LME 注销仓单 2025/08/15 195 378 86361 24560 79.57 319.98 48.0 55.0 -93.75 155800 11525 2025/08/18 215 528 86361 25498 96.04 310.90 48.0 53.0 -96.75 155600 11375 2025/08/19 190 455 86361 25498 209.23 293.66 48.0 53.0 -96.85 155150 11250 2025/08/20 195 416 86361 25223 287.54 421.71 51.0 59.0 -90.75 156350 10750 2025/08/21 155 456 86361 25157 5.76 415.32 51.0 59.0 -81.01 156350 11350 变化 -40 40 0 -66 - ...
中辉有色观点-20250822
Zhong Hui Qi Huo· 2025-08-22 01:48
1. Report Investment Ratings for the Industry - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Views of the Report - For gold and silver, short - term "stop - falling and try to go long", long - term strategic allocation for gold and long - term long for silver [1] - For copper, short - term "buy on dips", long - term optimistic [1][8] - For zinc, lead, tin, and nickel, short - term "under pressure", long - term for zinc "sell on rallies" [1] - For aluminum, short - term "rebound" [1] - For industrial silicon, short - term "rebound under pressure" [1] - For polysilicon, "high - level consolidation", buy on dips [1] - For lithium carbonate, "high - level consolidation", hold long positions [1] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Gold and Silver - **Market Review**: US data is mixed, and there is a lack of new drivers in the short - term, leading to market consolidation [2][3] - **Basic Logic**: Focus on Powell's speech; US data is mixed; in the short - term, it's hard for gold to break through the range, while in the long - term, gold may be in a long - bull market [4] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Gold may find support around 766 in the short - term, and long positions can be considered after stabilization; silver has support at 9100 in the short - term [5] 3.2 Copper - **Market Review**: Shanghai copper fluctuates in a narrow range [6][7] - **Industrial Logic**: There are recent disturbances in copper mines, but the supply of domestic copper concentrate raw materials has improved marginally. Refined copper production may decline marginally in the future. Currently in the off - season, but demand is expected to pick up. Overall, copper supply and demand are in a tight balance [7] - **Strategy Recommendation**: After the Fed officials' hawkish remarks, it is recommended to buy copper on dips. In the long - term, be optimistic about copper. Pay attention to the range of Shanghai copper [78000, 80000] yuan/ton and LME copper [9650, 9950] dollars/ton [6][8] 3.3 Zinc - **Market Review**: Shanghai zinc fluctuates weakly, testing the lower support level [9][10][11] - **Industrial Logic**: In 2025, the supply of zinc concentrate is abundant. The processing fee of zinc concentrate is rising, and smelters' enthusiasm for production is increasing. On the demand side, the start - up of galvanizing enterprises is expected to decline [11] - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the off - season, zinc fluctuates weakly. It is recommended to take partial profits on previous short positions. In the long - term, sell on rallies. Pay attention to the range of Shanghai zinc [22000, 22600] and LME zinc [2700, 2800] dollars/ton [10][12] 3.4 Aluminum - **Market Review**: Aluminum prices stabilize and rebound, and alumina shows a slight stabilization trend [13][14] - **Industrial Logic**: For electrolytic aluminum, the cost has decreased, the inventory of aluminum ingots has increased slightly, and the inventory of aluminum rods has decreased. The start - up rate of downstream processing enterprises has increased. For alumina, the supply is expected to be loose in the short - term [15] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to take profits on Shanghai aluminum on dips in the short - term. Pay attention to the change of aluminum ingot inventory in the off - season. The main operating range is [20000 - 20900] [13][16] 3.5 Nickel - **Market Review**: Nickel prices run weakly, and stainless steel is under pressure [17][18] - **Industrial Logic**: The price of nickel ore in the Philippines is weak, the production of refined nickel has increased, and the inventory has accumulated again. The effect of stainless steel production cuts on inventory reduction is weakening, and there is still an oversupply pressure in the off - season [19] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to take profits on nickel and stainless steel on dips in the short - term. Pay attention to the change of downstream inventory. The main operating range of nickel is [120000 - 123000] [17][20] 3.6 Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract LC2511 opens slightly lower, rises and then falls, and closes slightly down [21][22] - **Industrial Logic**: Although there are negative news, the supply is expected to contract unexpectedly. With the arrival of the peak demand season, downstream factories start to stock up. The inventory structure is fragile, and the price is expected to rise further after the de - stocking expectation is strengthened [23] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold long positions in the range of [82000 - 85000] [24]
活性氧化镁专家交流
2025-08-21 15:05
摘要 格林美已基本确定采用濮耐活性氧化镁作为主要沉淀剂,回收率提高 2- 5%,MHP 含水率降低 2-3%。丽琴和华友谷业虽在探索,但尚未正式 采用,因需调整工艺和设备。 活性氧化镁沉淀效果优于氢氧化钠,因其含两个氢氧根。若国产活性氧 化镁能规模化生产,成本预计每吨可降低 3,000-5,000 元。目前仅濮耐 能稳定生产合格产品。 华友谷业评估直接使用石灰再生以降低成本,若石灰再生效果不佳,或 全面转向外部供应商提供的新型活性氧化镁产品。 活性氧化镁主要用于沉淀镍钴,理论上每吨镍需 0.6-0.7 吨氧化镁,而 液碱需 1.4 吨氢氧化钠。活性氧化镁采购价约 8,000-10,000 元/吨,液 碱折合 12,000 元/吨,成本优势明显。 印尼液碱依赖进口,价格较高(约 500 美元/吨),促使企业考虑自建 工厂,但受政策限制。活性氧化镁能提高回收率,降低 MHP 含水量, 改善产品质量,并可能提高产线生产效率。 印尼湿法冶炼项目快速推进,预计到 2030 年产能至少达到 50 万吨。 华友、青山、格林美等头部企业均有扩产计划,但部分项目尚未投产。 活性氧化镁行业壁垒在于原料矿石形态。濮耐西藏矿可生产轻 ...
厦钨新能上半年营收净利双增,58岁董事长杨金洪为博士学历、年薪150万元
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-21 04:05
瑞财经 王敏 8月20日,厦门厦钨新能源材料股份有限公司(以下简称"厦钨新能")发布2025年半年度报 告,营收净利双增。 2025年上半年,公司实现营业收入75.34亿元,同比增长18.04%;实现归属于母公司所有者的净利润 3.07亿元,同比增长27.76%;实现归属于母公司所有者的扣除非经常性损益的净利润2.91亿元,同比增 长32.24%。 厦钨新能董事长为杨金洪,1967年出生,中国国籍,无境外永久居留权,有色金属冶金专业,博士学 历,教授级高级工程师,享受国务院政府特殊津贴。 杨金洪于1989年7月至1997年12月,历任厦门钨品厂钨车间职员、班长、钨车间副主任、生产科副科 长;1998年1月至2000年9月,历任厦门钨业生产科副科长、钨车间主任;2000年10月至2002年8月,任 赣州虹飞钨钼材料有限公司副总经理;2002年8月至2018年4月,历任厦门钨业总经理助理、厦门钨业海 沧分公司生产副总经理、常务副总经理、总经理,厦门钨业副总裁;2018年3月至2019年5月,任新能源 有限执行董事;2019年5月至2020年4月,任新能源有限董事长;2020年4月至今,任公司党委书记、董 事长。 ...
有色商品日报-20250821
Guang Da Qi Huo· 2025-08-21 03:37
Research Views Copper - Overnight copper prices fluctuated strongly, with the domestic spot import window remaining open. The Fed's July meeting minutes showed internal differences, and the market is awaiting Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole "Global Central Bank Annual Meeting" for signals on the Fed's future interest rate cuts. Domestically, measures are being taken to stabilize the real estate market. LME and Comex inventories increased, while SHFE and BC copper inventories decreased. Seasonal demand is expected to pick up, and the market is in a balanced state awaiting external factors [1]. Aluminum - Alumina, Shanghai aluminum, and aluminum alloy all fluctuated strongly. Alumina's fundamental support weakened, but short - term deep declines are limited. As the "Golden September" peak season approaches, the pressure on the market may ease. Aluminum ingot casting volume increased, and some terminal sectors are stocking up in advance, resulting in an unsmooth inventory build - up. The electrolytic aluminum market is in a time - for - space mode [1][2]. Nickel - LME nickel fell 0.1%, while Shanghai nickel rose 0.15%. LME inventory increased, and domestic SHFE warehouse receipts decreased. Nickel ore premiums declined slightly, and stainless steel raw material prices were divided. The overall fundamentals changed little, and the market is in a volatile state [2]. Daily Data Monitoring Copper - The price of flat - water copper decreased by 340 yuan/ton, and the premium decreased by 15 yuan/ton. LME inventory increased by 1200 tons, and SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 275 tons. The total weekly inventory increased by 4428 tons, and the social inventory decreased by 0.1 million tons [3]. Lead - The average price of 1 lead decreased by 100 yuan/ton, and the premium increased by 10 yuan/ton. LME inventory decreased by 1850 tons, and SHFE inventory increased by 2510 tons [3]. Aluminum - The Wuxi and Nanhai aluminum prices decreased, and the spot premium increased by 20 yuan/ton. LME inventory remained unchanged, and SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 2529 tons. The weekly total inventory increased by 7039 tons, and the alumina social inventory increased by 0.4 million tons [4]. Nickel - The price of Jinchuan nickel decreased by 725 yuan/ton. LME inventory increased by 18 tons, and SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 282 tons. The weekly nickel inventory increased by 768 tons, and the social inventory increased by 1319 tons [4]. Zinc - The主力 settlement price decreased by 0.2%. LME inventory decreased by 950 tons, and the weekly social inventory increased by 0.49 million tons [5]. Tin - The主力 settlement price increased by 0.7%. SHFE inventory decreased by 13 tons, and LME inventory increased by 85 tons [5]. Chart Analysis Spot Premium - Charts show the historical trends of spot premiums for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2019 - 2025 [7][9][13]. SHFE Near - Far Month Spread - Charts display the historical trends of the near - far month spreads for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2020 - 2025 [14][16][18]. LME Inventory - Charts present the historical trends of LME inventories for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2019 - 2025 [20][22][24]. SHFE Inventory - Charts show the historical trends of SHFE inventories for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin from 2019 - 2025 [27][29][31]. Social Inventory - Charts illustrate the historical trends of social inventories for copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, stainless steel, and 300 - series stainless steel from 2019 - 2025 [33][35][37]. Smelting Profit - Charts show the historical trends of copper concentrate index, rough copper processing fee, aluminum smelting profit, nickel - iron smelting cost, zinc smelting profit, and stainless steel 304 smelting profit margin from 2019 - 2025 [40][42][44]. Team Introduction - The research team consists of Zhan Dapeng (Director of Non - ferrous Research at Everbright Futures Research Institute), Wang Heng (Non - ferrous researcher focusing on aluminum and silicon), and Zhu Xi (Non - ferrous researcher focusing on lithium and nickel) [47][48].
方正中期期货有色金属日度策略-20250821
有色贵金属与新能源团队 | 作者: | 杨莉娜 | | --- | --- | | 从业资格证号: | F0230456 | | 投资咨询证号: | Z0002618 | | 联系方式: | 010-68573781 | | 作者: | 胡彬 | | 从业资格证号: | F0289497 | | 投资咨询证号: | Z0011019 | | 联系方式: | 010-68576697 | | 作者: | 梁海宽 | | 从业资格证号: | F3064313 | | 投资咨询证号: | Z0015305 | | 联系方式: | 010-68518650 | 投资咨询业务资格:京证监许可【2012】75号 成文时间:2025年08月20日星期三 更多精彩内容请关注方正中期官方微信 期货研究院 有色金属日度策略 Metal Futures Daily Strategy 摘要 铜: 全球权益资产近期走势强劲,商品市场风险偏好集体上行,对沪铜 价格形成支撑。但美国PPI超预期,市场对美联储9月降息50BP的预 期下降,本周晚些时候鲍威尔将在全球央行会议上发言,市场担忧 其表态再度偏鹰,美元指数止跌反弹。美国进口精炼铜暂豁 ...
永安期货有色早报-20250821
Yong An Qi Huo· 2025-08-21 01:54
有色早报 研究中心有色团队 2025/08/21 铜 : 日期 沪铜现货 升贴水 废精铜 价差 上期所 库存 沪铜 仓单 现货进口 盈利 三月进口 盈利 保税库 premium 提单 premium 伦铜 C-3M LME 库存 LME 注销仓单 2025/08/14 215 663 81933 24434 -184.92 217.41 47.0 54.0 -88.75 155850 11050 2025/08/15 195 378 86361 24560 79.57 319.98 48.0 55.0 -93.75 155800 11525 2025/08/18 215 528 86361 25498 96.04 310.90 48.0 53.0 -96.75 155600 11375 2025/08/19 190 455 86361 25498 209.23 293.66 48.0 53.0 -96.85 155150 11250 2025/08/20 195 416 86361 25223 287.54 421.71 51.0 59.0 -90.75 156350 10750 变化 5 -39 0 -27 ...
五矿期货早报有色金属-20250821
Wu Kuang Qi Huo· 2025-08-21 01:12
1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overall, the sentiment in the有色金属 market is mixed. Some metals may experience price fluctuations due to factors such as supply - demand imbalances, geopolitical issues, and market expectations. For example, copper prices may be in a consolidation phase, aluminum prices may turn to a volatile state, and zinc prices still face significant downward risks. Meanwhile, long - term factors like the US easing expectations and domestic anti - involution policies may support nickel prices [1][3][9]. - The prices of various metals are affected by different factors. For instance, copper prices are influenced by raw material supply, inventory levels, and market sentiment; aluminum prices are related to inventory changes and downstream consumption; lead prices are affected by raw material shortages and high inventory at the consumer end; and tin prices are restricted by slow production resumption and weak demand during the off - season [1][3][7][11]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper - **Price Movement**: LME copper closed up 0.38% at $9,721 per ton, and SHFE copper's main contract closed at 78,730 yuan per ton. The price may consolidate and await further guidance from the Fed Chair's speech on Friday [1]. - **Inventory**: LME inventory increased by 1,200 tons to 156,350 tons, and SHFE copper warehouse receipts slightly decreased to 25,000 tons. Domestic refined copper net imports in July were 218,000 tons, a decrease of 40,000 tons from June [1]. - **Outlook**: The market has expectations of interest rate cuts, and raw material supply is tight. Overall, copper prices may consolidate, with the SHFE copper main contract operating in the range of 78,000 - 79,200 yuan per ton and LME copper 3M in the range of $9,600 - $9,800 per ton [1]. Aluminum - **Price Movement**: LME aluminum closed up 0.37% at $2,577 per ton, and SHFE aluminum's main contract closed at 20,565 yuan per ton. The price may turn to a volatile state [3]. - **Inventory**: Domestic three - place aluminum ingot inventory decreased by 0.5 tons to 442,000 tons, and LME aluminum inventory remained unchanged at 480,000 tons [3]. - **Outlook**: The US - Russia talks were relatively smooth, but the US has expanded the scope of taxation on aluminum and steel derivatives. With low domestic inventory and strong aluminum product exports, aluminum prices are supported, but downstream consumption is weak. The SHFE aluminum main contract is expected to operate in the range of 20,480 - 20,680 yuan per ton, and LME aluminum 3M in the range of $2,540 - $2,600 per ton [3]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Price Movement**: The AD2511 contract slightly increased to 20,095 yuan per ton, and the price increase may face resistance [5]. - **Inventory**: Domestic three - place recycled aluminum alloy ingot inventory decreased by 200 tons to 31,400 tons [5]. - **Outlook**: The downstream is in the off - season, with weak supply and demand. Cost support is strong, but the large price difference between futures and spot may limit price increases [5]. Lead - **Price Movement**: SHFE lead index closed down 0.58% at 16,735 yuan per ton, and LME lead 3S fell to $1,971.5 per ton. The price is expected to be weak [7]. - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory decreased slightly to 65,800 tons, and LME lead inventory was 283,000 tons [7]. - **Outlook**: The lead ore inventory is tight, and the processing fee is declining. The demand from battery manufacturers is weak, and the finished product inventory is high. Overall, the supply - demand situation is weak, and the price is expected to decline [7]. Zinc - **Price Movement**: SHFE zinc index closed up 0.26% at 22,265 yuan per ton, and LME zinc 3S remained unchanged at $2,776.5 per ton. The price still has significant downward risks [8][9]. - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory continued to increase to 135,400 tons, and LME zinc inventory was 72,200 tons [8][9]. - **Outlook**: Zinc ore inventory is decreasing, but the TC of zinc concentrate is rising. Refined zinc imports are decreasing, and domestic social inventory is increasing rapidly. Downstream consumption is weak, and the market is in an oversupply state [9]. Tin - **Price Movement**: On August 20, 2025, SHFE tin's main contract closed at 267,840 yuan per ton, down 0.09%. The price is expected to fluctuate [11]. - **Inventory**: SHFE registered warehouse receipts decreased by 184 tons to 7,329 tons, and LME inventory increased by 85 tons to 1,715 tons. As of August 15, the national main market tin ingot social inventory was 10,392 tons [11]. - **Outlook**: The supply is tight in the short term due to slow production resumption in Myanmar and transportation issues. The demand is weak during the off - season. As production resumes in Myanmar, the price is expected to fluctuate in the range of 250,000 - 275,000 yuan per ton for domestic tin and $31,000 - $34,000 per ton for LME tin [11]. Nickel - **Price Movement**: Nickel prices fluctuated. The price may face correction pressure in the short term but has support in the long term [12][13]. - **Inventory**: No significant inventory data provided in the summary part. - **Outlook**: Downstream stainless steel demand improvement is limited, but long - term factors such as the US easing expectations and RKAB approval support the price. The SHFE nickel main contract is expected to operate in the range of 115,000 - 128,000 yuan per ton, and LME nickel 3M in the range of $14,500 - $16,500 per ton [13]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price Movement**: The MMLC spot index dropped 4.05% to 82,832 yuan, and the LC2511 contract closed down 7.49% at 80,980 yuan. The price may have further fluctuations [15]. - **Inventory**: No significant inventory data provided in the summary part. - **Outlook**: The sentiment of bullish funds supported by supply disruptions has cooled down. The short - term support level of lithium prices has shifted upward, and attention should be paid to imports and industry news. The reference operating range for the GFEX lithium carbonate 2511 contract is 77,000 - 82,000 yuan per ton [15]. Alumina - **Price Movement**: On August 20, 2025, the alumina index increased by 0.67% to 3,137 yuan per ton. The price may have limited downward space [17]. - **Inventory**: The futures warehouse receipts increased by 3,000 tons to 75,000 tons [17]. - **Outlook**: The supply of domestic and overseas ore is disturbed, and the price is expected to be supported. It is recommended to wait and see. The domestic main contract AO2601 is expected to operate in the range of 3,100 - 3,500 yuan per ton [17]. Stainless Steel - **Price Movement**: The stainless - steel main contract closed at 12,820 yuan per ton, down 0.50%. The price is expected to fluctuate [19][20]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory decreased to 1,078,900 tons, a decrease of 2.48%. The 300 - series inventory was 644,500 tons, a decrease of 1.99% [20]. - **Outlook**: The decline was affected by low - price selling by arbitrage institutions. The downstream is cautious in purchasing, and the steel mills have the intention to support the price. Overall, the price is expected to fluctuate [20].
云南铜业:关于2025年度第二期中期票据发行结果的公告
Zheng Quan Ri Bao· 2025-08-20 13:30
证券日报网讯 8月20日晚间,云南铜业发布公告称,公司于2025年8月19日完成了2025年度第二期科技 创新债券的发行,募集资金已于2025年8月20日全额到账。 (文章来源:证券日报) ...