1. Report Industry Investment Rating The provided report does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas: The US economy is in a low - speed adjustment phase, with consumer K - shaped development and cooling employment. The interest - rate cut expectation has shifted from "expectation guidance" to "data confirmation". The "Hassett transaction" has strengthened the market's re - evaluation of the future policy framework, improving global financial conditions. Dollar liquidity is becoming the main line of major asset allocation in the next quarter, and the market expects the Fed to discuss balance - sheet expansion around December [7]. - Domestic: In October, the profit margin of industrial enterprises continued to be under pressure due to weak domestic demand. However, with the joint promotion of policy - based financial instruments and special bonds, the forward - looking indices for enterprise investment and recruitment have significantly rebounded. In November, the manufacturing PMI rebounded, with both supply and demand improving marginally. The construction business activity index also increased. Overall, the domestic economy maintains a weak - stable pattern, and the guiding role of policies on expectations is strengthening [7]. - Asset Allocation: In the fourth quarter, the overall asset - allocation idea remains unchanged. The macro - environment is still friendly to risk assets. It is recommended to maintain a balanced allocation, hold long positions in stock indices, non - ferrous metals, and precious metals, and wait for opportunities to increase positions in stock indices on dips [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogues 3.1 Market Performance of Various Assets - **Stock Index Futures**: The CSI 300 futures, SSE 50 futures, CSI 500 futures, and CSI 1000 futures showed different degrees of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual changes, with the CSI 300 futures up 15.23% this year [4]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures also had different price changes and yield fluctuations [4]. - **Foreign Exchange**: The US dollar index, euro - US dollar exchange rate, US dollar - Japanese yen exchange rate, etc. showed various trends [4]. - **Interest Rates**: The yields of domestic and US bonds, interest - rate spreads, and inflation - related rates also had different changes [4]. - **Industry Indices**: Different industries such as transportation, non - ferrous metals, and coal had different levels of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual price changes [4]. - **Commodity Futures**: Energy, precious metals, non - ferrous metals, agricultural products, etc. all had their own price trends and volatility [4][5]. 3.2 Short - term Judgment of Various Assets - **Financial Sector**: Stock index futures are expected to rise in a volatile manner, stock index options to fluctuate, and treasury bond futures to rise in a volatile manner [8]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold and silver are expected to fluctuate during the short - term adjustment phase [8]. - **Shipping Sector**: The freight rate of container shipping on the European route is expected to fluctuate [8]. - **Black Building Materials Sector**: Most varieties such as steel, iron ore, and coke are expected to fluctuate [8]. - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials Sector**: Copper, aluminum, lead, etc. are expected to rise in a volatile manner, while nickel is expected to fall in a volatile manner [8]. - **Energy and Chemical Sector**: Crude oil, LPG, etc. are expected to fluctuate, while some products like asphalt and high - sulfur fuel oil are expected to fall in a volatile manner [10]. - **Agricultural Sector**: Most agricultural products such as grains, oils, and livestock are expected to fluctuate, and the price of natural rubber is expected to return to a narrow - range fluctuation [10].

各位朋友，我是帮主郑重，做了20年财经记者，也扎根中长线投资多年。最近打开行情软件，是不是被 大宗商品的表现惊到了？原油悄悄涨，铜价踩着新高往上走，白银更是在历史高点附近晃悠，这市场热 闹得很，今天就用聊天的方式跟大家扒一扒背后的逻辑，还有咱们中长线该怎么布局。 先说说原油，这事儿得从美俄会谈说起。前几天美俄代表团坐下来谈，结果没达成结束俄乌冲突的协 议，虽然说会谈挺有建设性，但没谈拢就意味着，俄罗斯石油的制裁短期内松不了口。加上最近针对俄 罗斯关联油轮的袭击变多，有些船舶公司都不敢往那边派船了，供应端的担忧一下子就上来了。可能有 朋友会说，不是说原油库存增加了吗？没错，上周美国原油库存加了57.4万桶，但比行业预期的250万 桶少多了，所以没给市场带来太大压力。做财经记者那20年，我见过不少地缘冲突影响油价的情况，这 次也一样，只要俄乌冲突没实质性进展，原油供应的不确定性就会一直存在，短期很难出现大幅下跌， 这是咱们中长线看原油的一个核心前提。 再看白银，这品种最近可太火了，一直徘徊在历史高点附近。关键推手其实是美国的就业数据，11月企 业就业人数是2023年初以来跌得最多的，这就让市场觉得，美联储12月降 ...

Core Viewpoint - Global stock markets are stabilizing following a rebound in U.S. stocks, with cautious sentiment prevailing ahead of key interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan [1] Market Performance - U.S. stock index futures rose nearly 0.2%, with the S&P 500 futures at 6853.00, up 12.75 points [1] - European and Asian stock indices showed mixed results, with the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.4% and the Nikkei 225 closing up 1.1% [4] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield decreased by 1 basis point to 4.08%, while the 10-year Japanese government bond yield increased by 3 basis points to 1.885%, the highest since June 2008 [4] Economic Data and Expectations - Upcoming U.S. economic data releases include the November ADP private sector employment report and the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which are expected to influence market sentiment [1] - Analysts express concern that any unexpected positive data could lead to a short-term market pullback, given the current dovish market expectations [1] Commodity and Cryptocurrency Trends - Oil prices increased, with WTI crude oil rising over 0.4% to $58.9 per barrel, while silver prices fell slightly after reaching a historical high [4] - The cryptocurrency market remains active, with Bitcoin rising 2.5% to $93,892.01 and Ethereum up 2.8% to $3,081.45 [4][8] Currency Movements - The U.S. dollar index fell over 0.2% to 99.1, while the Indian rupee dropped to a historic low against the dollar, reflecting ongoing pressures from trade negotiations and capital outflows [4][10]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the performance of dividend-related indices, with the CSI Dividend Value Index and CSI Dividend Index both rising by 0.2%, while the Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index decreased by 0.6% [1][6] - E Fund is noted as the only fund company offering low fee rates for all dividend ETFs, with management fees set at 0.15% per year for various products, facilitating low-cost investment in high-dividend assets [1][5] - The CSI Dividend Index comprises 50 stocks characterized by good liquidity, continuous dividends, moderate payout ratios, positive growth in dividends per share, and low volatility, with banking, transportation, and construction industries accounting for over 65% of the index [4] Group 2 - The Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index consists of 50 stocks within the Hong Kong stock market that exhibit good liquidity, continuous dividends, moderate payout ratios, and low volatility, with financial, industrial, and energy sectors making up over 65% of the index [6] - The Hang Seng Low Dividend ETF (159545) has seen a net subscription exceeding 100 million units in the first half of the day [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content 2. Core Viewpoints - The OECD reports that global economic growth is better than expected, with AI investment offsetting the impact of US tariffs, and has raised growth forecasts for some major economies. The OECD predicts 3.2% global growth in 2025 (unchanged from the previous forecast), 2.9% in 2026 (unchanged), and 3.1% in 2027 (new forecast). It also forecasts China's economic growth at 5% in 2025, up from the previous 4.9% [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasizes improving people's livelihoods, promoting common prosperity, implementing the employment - first strategy, and improving the income distribution system [1] 3. Summary by Industry Upstream - **Energy**: Liquefied natural gas and crude oil prices are oscillating downward [2] - **Agriculture**: Egg and palm oil prices are continuously rising [2] - **Chemicals**: Urea prices are increasing, while polyethylene prices are slightly declining [2] - **Price Index**: On December 2, the spot - price of eggs was 6.6 yuan/kg (up 3.48% year - on - year), palm oil was 8,670 yuan/ton (up 2.36% year - on - year), WTI crude oil was $63.3/barrel (up 0.82% year - on - year), Brent crude oil was $63.2/barrel (up 0.72% year - on - year), and liquefied natural gas was 4,054 yuan/ton (down 1.31% year - on - year). Urea was 1,702.5 yuan/ton (up 2.87% year - on - year), and polyethylene was 6,905 yuan/ton (down 1.15% year - on - year) [37] Midstream - **Chemicals**: The operating rates of PX, PTA, and urea are decreasing, and the urea operating rate is at a three - year high for the same period [2] - **Energy**: The coal consumption of power plants is at a low level [2] - **Infrastructure**: The asphalt operating rate is continuously decreasing [2] Downstream - **Real Estate**: The sales of commercial housing in first, second, and third - tier cities are continuously warming up [3] - **Services**: The number of domestic and international flights has decreased [3]

Core Viewpoint - Japan's combination of expansive fiscal policy and tight monetary policy may lead to risks of a reversal in carry trades, necessitating vigilance regarding the Bank of Japan's hawkish stance and the Federal Reserve's dovish periods [1] Group 1: Economic Stimulus Plan - The Japanese government has introduced an economic stimulus plan totaling 21.3 trillion yen (approximately 135 billion USD), slightly above market expectations but lower than 2022 levels [1] - The stimulus plan focuses on three main areas: 11.7 trillion yen (55%) for inflation subsidies and livelihood support, 7.2 trillion yen (34%) for strategic industry investments, and 1.7 trillion yen (8%) for defense and diplomacy [4] - The fiscal stimulus may increase Japan's deficit ratio to 3% by 2026, with Japan's deficit expected to expand by 1.77 percentage points, compared to 1 percentage point for the U.S. and 0.84 percentage points for Germany [4] Group 2: Impact on GDP and Inflation - The fiscal stimulus is projected to boost Japan's GDP growth rate by 0.5 percentage points in 2026, although the impact is expected to be lower than that of the U.S. and Germany [5] - Japan's fiscal multiplier is low at 0.27, compared to an average of 0.8 for developed economies, which contributes to the lower effectiveness of the stimulus [5] - The stimulus may temporarily lower overall inflation but could increase core inflation pressures due to rising demand [6][7] Group 3: Monetary Policy and Carry Trade Risks - The combination of fiscal expansion and cautious monetary tightening may increase the risk of a reversal in carry trades, as the narrowing U.S.-Japan interest rate differential diminishes the profitability of such trades [10][11] - The 2-year U.S.-Japan interest rate differential has decreased from 3.7% at the beginning of the year to 2.5%, heightening the risk of carry trade reversals [11] - The potential for increased volatility in the currency and bond markets may trigger risks of carry trade unwinding, particularly during periods of policy mismatch between the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve [11]

Group 1: Market Overview - On December 2, international gold prices fell, with the New York Mercantile Exchange's February gold futures closing at $4,220.8 per ounce, down 1.26% [5] - The U.S. stock market saw a collective rise in major indices, with the Dow Jones up 0.39%, S&P 500 up 0.25%, and Nasdaq up 0.59% [1] - Investors are focusing on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut prospects, alleviating concerns over global financial market liquidity tightening [1] Group 2: Company-Specific Developments - Boeing executives indicated plans to gradually increase production, expecting to achieve positive cash flow of several billion dollars by 2026, reversing a negative cash flow trend since 2023. This optimistic outlook led to a 10.15% increase in Boeing's stock price [1] - U.S. airline stocks generally rose, with United Airlines up 3.22% and American Airlines up 2.01% [1] Group 3: European Market Insights - The Eurozone's November Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.2% year-on-year, slightly above expectations, reinforcing market predictions that the European Central Bank will maintain interest rates in its upcoming meeting [7] - European stock indices showed mixed results, with the German market rising by 0.51%, while the UK and French markets saw slight declines of 0.01% and 0.28%, respectively [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The overall market presents a complex and diverse situation, with different sectors showing various trends. Some sectors are facing supply - demand imbalances, while others are influenced by macro - economic policies, geopolitical factors, and seasonal changes. For example, in the financial derivatives market, the stock index futures are under pressure and the bond market is affected by the central bank's policies; in the agricultural products market, different products have different supply and demand situations and price trends; in the black metal and non - ferrous metal markets, factors such as production capacity, cost, and market sentiment all play important roles in determining prices. Summary by Related Catalogs Financial Derivatives Stock Index Futures - Core view: Pressure is evident, and the market will remain volatile in the short term without further positive stimuli [18][19]. - Strategy: Reduce long positions when prices rise, conduct IM/IC long 2512 + short ETF cash - and - carry arbitrage, and use the double - buying strategy for options [20]. Bond Futures - Core view: The central bank's bond purchase scale is lower than expected, and the bond market trend in the short term may be more dominated by investor behavior [22][23]. - Strategy: Take profit on previous long positions and then wait and see [23]. Agricultural Products Protein Meal - Core view: International soybean pressure is still obvious, and domestic supply has uncertainties. It is expected to be mainly in a shock operation [26]. - Strategy: Use the strategy of selling a wide - straddle option [26]. Sugar - Core view: International sugar prices are bottoming out, and domestic prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level [30][31]. - Strategy: Consider building long positions at low levels in the short term, and sell put options at low levels [31]. Oilseeds and Oils - Core view: The shock market continues, with palm oil inventory expected to decrease gradually but still at a relatively high level, and soybean oil and rapeseed oil showing different trends [35]. - Strategy: Adopt the low - buying and high - selling strategy in the short term [35]. Corn/Corn Starch - Core view: The spot is strong, and the futures price is oscillating at a high level. The price of American corn is expected to be strong in the short term, and the price of domestic corn is also strong [38]. - Strategy: Go short on 01 corn at high levels, wait for the callback of 05 and 07 corn, and narrow the spread between 01 corn and starch [38]. Live Pigs - Core view: The supply pressure is large, and the price is expected to continue to decline [42]. - Strategy: Adopt a short - selling strategy and sell a wide - straddle option [43]. Peanuts - Core view: The spot price is stable, and the futures price is oscillating at a high level. The new peanut quality is lower than last year, and the supply of oil peanuts is loose [45]. - Strategy: Go short on 01 peanuts at high levels, wait and see for 05 peanuts, conduct a 15 - contract reverse spread, and sell pk603 - C - 8200 option [46]. Eggs - Core view: The demand is average, and the price is mainly stable. The short - term destocking speed is expected to be slow, and the near - month contract is expected to oscillate within a range [49]. - Strategy: Consider building long positions in the far - month contract at low levels [50]. Apples - Core view: The inventory is low, and the fundamentals are strong. The apple production has decreased this year, and the effective inventory is expected to be low [54]. - Strategy: Exit and wait and see due to the high price of the 1 - month contract and the approaching delivery risk [55]. Cotton - Cotton Yarn - Core view: The fundamental contradictions are not significant, and the cotton price is mainly oscillating. The supply is expected to increase, but the increase may be less than expected, and the demand is in the off - season [58]. - Strategy: The US cotton is expected to oscillate within a range, and the Zhengzhou cotton is expected to be slightly stronger in the short term [58]. Black Metals Coking Coal and Coke - Core view: They are operating at the bottom and oscillating. The previous decline has priced in some negative factors, and there is a demand for winter storage in the later stage [61]. - Strategy: Try to go long on the far - month contract at low levels [61]. Iron Ore - Core view: It should be treated with a short - selling mindset at high levels. The supply is loose in the fourth quarter, and the demand for domestic steel is declining [64]. - Strategy: Adopt a short - selling strategy at high levels [65]. Steel - Core view: The steel price is oscillating within a range, and the cost provides support. The black sector is affected by the contract change, and the supply - demand relationship and cost factors jointly affect the price [66]. - Strategy: Maintain an oscillating strategy, conduct the spread trading of hot - rolled coil to coking coal ratio, and wait and see for options [67]. Ferroalloys - Core view: The cost drives a short - term rebound, but the demand suppresses the rebound height. The supply of silicon iron and manganese silicon is decreasing, and the cost is rising, but the demand recovery is difficult to last [68][69]. - Strategy: The short - term rebound is driven by cost, and sell a virtual - value straddle option combination [69]. Non - Ferrous Metals Gold and Silver - Core view: Trump's hint about the Fed chairperson boosts market sentiment, and silver is leading the rise. The market's expectation of interest rate cuts in December further supports the precious metals [72]. - Strategy: Hold long positions in gold based on the 5 - day moving average, and consider entering the market for silver cautiously at low levels based on the 5 - day moving average. Buy virtual - value call options [72][73]. Platinum and Palladium - Core view: Driven by the macro - economy, they are operating strongly. The market's expectation of Fed rate cuts is strong, but pay attention to the callback risk [75]. - Strategy: Go long on platinum at low levels, be cautious about the callback risk caused by the spread between domestic and foreign markets, conduct long - platinum and short - palladium spread trading, and buy virtual - value call options [75]. Copper - Core view: The overall center of gravity is moving up. The supply of copper ore is still tight in 2026, and the market expects the US to continue to import copper [78]. - Strategy: Take partial profit on long positions below 86,000 yuan/ton and then buy back on the callback [79]. Alumina - Core view: There is no substantial production reduction, and the price is running weakly. The spot trading is scarce, and it is difficult to promote substantial production reduction [82]. - Strategy: The price is running weakly, and wait and see for spread trading and options [83]. Electrolytic Aluminum - Core view: The overseas market sentiment is volatile, but the fundamentals provide obvious support. The supply is in a deficit, and the demand has new growth points [86]. - Strategy: The price is oscillating strongly, and consider going long on the callback in the medium term [86]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - Core view: It is oscillating strongly with the aluminum price. The macro - environment improves, but the fundamentals are affected by raw material shortages and uneven demand [91]. - Strategy: Oscillate at a high level with the aluminum price, and wait and see for spread trading and options [91]. Zinc - Core view: It is oscillating in a wide range. The domestic refined zinc production is expected to decrease in December, and the consumption is entering the off - season [93][94]. - Strategy: Settle the previous profitable long positions and wait and see [94]. Lead - Core view: It is oscillating within a range. The cost of secondary lead smelting has increased, and the inventory has decreased [96][97]. - Strategy: Try to go long lightly at low levels and be vigilant about macro - factors [97]. Nickel - Core view: The supply will increase and the demand will decrease in December, so maintain a short - selling position. The terminal demand is in the off - season, and the supply is expected to recover [98]. - Strategy: Adopt a short - selling strategy and sell virtual - value call options [99]. Stainless Steel - Core view: The supply and demand are both weak, waiting for macro - economic stimuli [100]. - Strategy: No specific strategy is provided in the text.

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an energy and chemical options strategy morning report, covering energy (crude oil, LPG), polyolefins (PP, PVC, plastic, styrene), polyesters (PX, PTA, short - fiber, bottle - chip), alkali chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash), and other energy - chemical products like rubber [2][3] - The recommended strategy is to construct an option portfolio strategy mainly based on sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, price change rates, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various underlying futures contracts are presented. For example, the latest price of crude oil SC2601 is 450, with a price change of - 3 and a change rate of - 0.75% [4] Group 3: Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open interest PCR of different option varieties are provided, along with their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil is 0.47 with a change of - 0.09, and the open interest PCR is 0.69 with a change of - 0.05 [5] Group 4: Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure points, support points, and their offsets, as well as the maximum open interests of call and put options, are given for each option variety. For example, the pressure point of crude oil is 540 and the support point is 430 [6] Group 5: Option Factor - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different option varieties are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility and its change, annual average implied volatility, call and put implied volatility, historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 26.915, and the weighted implied volatility is 29.07 with a change of 1.12 [7] Group 6: Strategy and Recommendations for Different Option Varieties Energy - related Options (Crude Oil) - Fundamental analysis: US refinery demand has stabilized and recovered. Shale oil production has slightly declined. OPEC's short - term supply is flat, and Russian exports are not blocked. Kuwait's refinery has resumed earlier than expected, weakening the support for low - sulfur fuel oil [8] - Market analysis: Crude oil prices showed a short - term weak and volatile trend in August, continued to be weak and bearish in September before gradually rebounding, fell sharply in October before rebounding, and showed a complex trend of shock, rebound, and then sharp decline in November [8] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of crude oil options fluctuates above the average level. The open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak market. The pressure point is 540 and the support point is 430 [8] - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy - construct a bear spread portfolio of put options; Volatility strategy - construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy - construct a long collar strategy [8] Energy - related Options (LPG) - Fundamental analysis: US propane inventory is starting to decline but remains at a high level. Crude oil prices are affected by supply surplus and geopolitical issues [10] - Market analysis: LPG prices showed a trend of rising and then falling in September, rebounding in October, and continued to rise in November, showing a pattern of rebound and consolidation after an oversold situation [10] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of LPG options has dropped significantly to near the lower - than - average level. The open interest PCR is around 0.80, indicating a weak market. The pressure point is 4500 and the support point is 4150 [10] - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy - none; Volatility strategy - construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy - construct a long collar strategy [10] Alcohol - related Options (Methanol) - Fundamental analysis: Port inventory has decreased, and enterprise inventory is at a relatively low level compared to the same period last year [10] - Market analysis: Methanol prices have been weak since August, showed a rebound after a low - level consolidation in September, and continued to be weak in October and November [10] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of methanol options fluctuates around the historical average level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak and volatile market. The pressure point is 2300 and the support point is 2000 [10] - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy - construct a bear spread portfolio of put options; Volatility strategy - construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy - construct a long collar strategy [10] Other Options (Ethylene Glycol, Polypropylene, Rubber, PTA, Caustic Soda, Soda Ash, Urea) - Similar analysis frameworks are used for these options, including fundamental analysis, market trend analysis, option factor research, and corresponding strategy recommendations [11][12][13][14] Group 7: Charts - There are various charts for different option varieties, such as price trend charts, volume and open interest charts, open interest - PCR charts, implied volatility charts, historical volatility cone charts, and pressure and support point charts [15][16][17]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Short-term, the price is expected to continue oscillating, with increased volatility [11][12] - US Dollar Index: The dollar is expected to remain range-bound in the short term [15][16] - US Stock Index Futures: The market is expected to experience greater short-term volatility but should be treated with a generally bullish outlook [18][19] - Stock Index Futures: It is recommended to evenly allocate long positions across various stock indices [20][22] - Power Coal: The overall coal price is expected to remain high and oscillate, with a seasonal decline from December to January [23] - Iron Ore: By the end of the year, molten iron output is expected to be around 2.31 million tons, and port inventories are expected to increase by approximately 10 million tons. The downward trend may not be smooth [24] - Coking Coal/Coke: In the short term, the market is expected to oscillate as downstream restocking slows, and the spot market remains weak [25][26] - Live Pigs: Near-term contracts are recommended for shorting on rebounds, while long-term contracts can be considered for long positions on dips [27] - Rebar/Hot-Rolled Coils: Steel prices are expected to oscillate slightly higher in the short term but should be treated with an oscillatory mindset [28][29] - Corn Starch: It is recommended to operate around the current processing fee in North China (310 yuan/ton) [30][31] - Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil: Palm oil lacks a continuous upward driver. As it enters the production reduction season, its downside support is expected to gradually strengthen [33][34] - Corn: It is not recommended to short the 01 contract. Consider shorting the 03 contract on rallies with a light position. Pay attention to the 3 - 7 and 3 - 9 reverse spreads [34][35] - Polysilicon: Spot prices are expected to remain flat month-on-month. Short-term volatility is expected to increase, so investors are advised to operate with caution [37][38] - Industrial Silicon: The short-term price is expected to oscillate between 8,800 - 9,500 yuan/ton. Pay attention to trading opportunities within this range [39][40] - Lead: Consider long positions on dips for the medium term. For arbitrage, it is advisable to wait and see [41][42] - Zinc: Observe opportunities to buy on dips. Hold long positions in the calendar spread. Wait and see for cross - market arbitrage [43][44] - Copper: The price is expected to oscillate. It is recommended to buy on dips. For arbitrage, it is advisable to wait and see [46][47] - Nickel: Lightly consider long positions on dips. Mid - term evaluation of resource contraction in Indonesia is still needed [48][49] - Lithium Carbonate: In the short term, consider shorting on rallies. In the medium term, consider long positions after the risk of the off - season decline is released [50][51] - Tin: The price is expected to remain high and oscillate in the short term. Consider buying on dips but avoid chasing high prices [52][53] - Crude Oil: The price is expected to remain range - bound in the short term [56][57] - Carbon Emissions: The CEA price is expected to oscillate in the short term [58][59] - Methanol: It is not recommended to short. For now, it is advisable to wait and see for single - sided trading and consider positive calendar spreads [60][63] - Container Freight Rates: The short - term market is expected to oscillate. Consider lightly going long on the 02 contract [64][65] Core Views - Trump plans to announce the nominee for the next Federal Reserve Chair in early 2026, strongly hinting at Kevin Hassett. This has affected market expectations for future monetary policy and asset prices [3][11][15] - Geopolitical events such as Trump's potential military action against drug - trafficking groups in Venezuela and the ongoing Russia - Ukraine conflict have influenced market risk appetite and the performance of various assets [2][14][15] - In the commodity market, supply and demand dynamics, production, and inventory levels are the main factors affecting prices. For example, the supply of some metals and energy products has changed, and the demand for agricultural products has also shown different trends [4][5][23] Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Reviews 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - Trump will announce the Fed Chair nominee in early 2026. Gold prices have fallen from their highs and are consolidating. The expected loose monetary policy supports gold, and the Russia - Ukraine negotiations add market uncertainty [11] 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Trump may expand the entry ban to about 30 countries and is likely to launch a ground attack on drug - trafficking groups in Venezuela. The US dollar index is expected to remain range - bound [13][14][15] 1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Trump's indication of the Fed Chair nominee has increased market expectations for loose liquidity, boosting the technology sector and the overall index, but most sectors still declined [17][18] 1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The OECD predicts global economic growth rates of 3.2% and 2.9% for this year and next year. A - shares are adjusting with reduced trading volume in anticipation of policy changes [20][21] 2. Commodity News and Reviews 2.1 Black Metals (Power Coal) - Indonesian low - calorie power coal prices are weak. After the end of restocking, coal prices are expected to remain high and oscillate, with a seasonal decline from December to January [23] 2.2 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - The first shipment of iron ore from the Simandou project has been successfully sent. Iron ore prices are oscillating, with weakening fundamentals but a not - so - smooth downward trend [24] 2.3 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - Coking coal prices in the Changzhi market are weak. After the first round of coke price cuts, the market is expected to oscillate in the short term [25][26] 2.4 Agricultural Products (Live Pigs) - The market shows a pattern of "stable futures, weak spot." Near - term contracts are under pressure, while long - term contracts can be considered for long positions on dips [26][27] 2.5 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coils) - November's heavy - truck sales increased nearly 50% year - on - year. Steel prices are oscillating slightly higher, but the high inventory of hot - rolled coils limits the upside [28][29] 2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - Corn starch prices are relatively stable. The price difference between cassava starch and corn starch has widened, and the supply pressure of corn starch is expected to remain low [30] 2.7 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Indian buyers have locked in large - scale soybean oil purchases from April to July 2026. The supply pressure of oils has slightly eased, and palm oil lacks a continuous upward driver [32][33][34] 2.8 Agricultural Products (Corn) - Corn spot prices are rising. The 01 contract is not recommended for shorting, while the 03 contract can be considered for shorting on rallies [34][35] 2.9 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - A new type of high - efficiency TOPCon battery has been launched. The polysilicon market is facing supply - demand contradictions, and prices are expected to remain flat with increased short - term volatility [36][37][38] 2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The production of 97 - grade silicon has increased, and orders are stable. The industrial silicon market is difficult to destock, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term [39][40] 2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead market is stable, and the domestic lead market is oscillating. The supply may tighten, and the demand is expected to be strong. It is recommended to buy on dips [41][42] 2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc market is oscillating widely. The domestic zinc market has a reduced supply and weak demand. It is recommended to buy on dips and hold long positions in the calendar spread [43][44] 2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - A new copper smelter is expected to be put into operation, and the copper powder industry is in a boom cycle. Copper prices are affected by macro - expectations and are expected to oscillate [45][46][47] 2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Nickel inventories have increased. The supply - demand surplus has been slightly repaired, and it is recommended to consider long positions on dips [48][49] 2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Kodal has shipped the first batch of lithium spodumene concentrate to China. The supply may increase after the resumption of production, and the demand in the off - season is weakening [50][51] 2.16 Non - Ferrous Metals (Tin) - Storage chip prices are rising. Tin prices are expected to remain high and oscillate, and it is recommended to buy on dips [52][53] 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - US API crude oil inventories have increased. Oil prices are affected by the Russia - Ukraine situation and supply concerns and are expected to remain range - bound [54][56][57] 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The CEA price is oscillating. The impact of the quota policy may be more emotional than substantial [58][59] 2.19 Energy Chemicals (Methanol) - The discount on Iranian imported methanol has decreased. The short - term futures price is difficult to fall, and positive calendar spreads can be considered [60][61][63] 2.20 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - The port throughput has increased. The container freight rate market is expected to oscillate, and the 02 contract can be considered for long positions [64][65]