Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The overall market is influenced by various factors such as policies, economic data, and international events. In the short - term, market sentiment may fluctuate, but in the long - run, different sectors will be affected by their own fundamentals. For instance, the capital market is supported by policies, but the real economy's recovery pace and demand are key factors affecting the prices of different commodities [3][5]. - The policy's attitude towards the capital market is positive, but the market may still face adjustments due to external factors and short - term over - valuation. For the bond market, interest rates are expected to decline in the long - term under the background of weak domestic demand and loose funds, but may be in a short - term shock pattern [3][5]. - Different commodity sectors have different supply - demand situations. Some sectors are facing supply - side challenges, while others are affected by demand - side weakness. For example, the copper and aluminum markets are affected by supply and demand, and the price trends are expected to be weak in the short - term [9][10]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Macro - Financial Category Index Futures - **News**: The restoration of VAT on bond interest income, media comments on NVIDIA, stock market supervision, and weak US non - farm employment data [2]. - **Base Ratio**: The base ratios of IF, IC, IM, and IH contracts show different trends. The trading logic is to buy on dips based on the policy's support for the capital market [3]. Treasury Bonds - **Market**: TL, T, TF, and TS contracts showed declines on Friday. There were changes in bond tax policies, and the central bank had a large - scale net withdrawal of funds [4]. - **Strategy**: The economic data in the first half of the year was resilient, but the PMI in July was lower than expected. The interest rate is expected to decline in the long - term, and the bond market may be in a short - term shock pattern [5]. Precious Metals - **Market**: Both domestic and international gold and silver prices rose. The weak non - farm data in the US reversed the market's expectation of the US economy, increasing the expectation of the Fed's loose monetary policy [6]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended to buy on dips. The reference operating ranges for Shanghai gold and silver are provided [7]. Non - Ferrous Metals Category Copper - **Market**: The copper price oscillated weakly last week. The inventory of the three major exchanges increased, and the import of spot copper was in a loss. The price is expected to continue to oscillate weakly in the short - term [9]. Aluminum - **Market**: The aluminum price oscillated weakly. The domestic aluminum ingot inventory increased, and the downstream demand was in the off - season. The price is expected to continue to oscillate weakly in the short - term [10]. Zinc - **Market**: The zinc price declined slightly. The zinc ore inventory continued to accumulate, and the downstream consumption weakened. The risk of zinc price decline is expected to increase [11][12]. Lead - **Market**: The lead price rose slightly. The supply of lead ingots was relatively loose, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [13]. Nickel - **Market**: The nickel price oscillated weakly. The stainless steel and nickel - iron market was in an oversupply situation, and it is recommended to sell on rallies [14]. Tin - **Market**: The tin price oscillated and declined. The supply was low, and the demand was weak. The supply is expected to increase in the fourth quarter, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term [15]. Carbonate Lithium - **Market**: The carbonate lithium price declined. The supply reduction is expected to support the price, but the sustainability of supply reduction needs to be observed. It is recommended that speculative funds wait and see [17]. Alumina - **Market**: The alumina price declined. The supply - side contraction policy needs to be observed, and it is recommended to short on rallies [18]. Stainless Steel - **Market**: The stainless steel price oscillated. The social inventory was still at a high level, and the price is expected to maintain an oscillating pattern [19]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market**: The cast aluminum alloy price oscillated and declined. The downstream was in the off - season, and the price rebound space is expected to be limited [21]. Black Building Materials Category Steel - **Market**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils showed a weak oscillating trend. The export competitiveness decreased, and the inventory of rebar and hot - rolled coils was at a low level in the past five years. The price is expected to return to the real - trading logic [23]. Iron Ore - **Market**: The iron ore price rose slightly. The supply increased slightly, and the demand was supported. The price is expected to oscillate following the downstream prices [24][25]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: The glass price declined. The inventory decreased, but the downstream demand did not improve significantly. The price is expected to oscillate widely in the short - term [26]. - **Soda Ash**: The soda ash price was stable. The supply was high, and the demand was weak. The price is expected to oscillate in the short - term [27]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon showed wide - range fluctuations. It is recommended that investment positions wait and see, and hedging positions can participate opportunistically [28][29]. Industrial Silicon - **Market**: The industrial silicon price oscillated and declined. The supply was excessive, and the demand was insufficient. The price is expected to be weak in the short - term [32]. Polysilicon - **Market**: The polysilicon price showed a high - level oscillation. The price is expected to oscillate widely in the short - term, and it is recommended to participate cautiously [33][34]. Energy - Chemical Category Rubber - **Market**: NR and RU declined significantly. The tire factory's operating rate decreased, and the inventory increased. It is recommended to wait and see and conduct band - trading operations [36][37][39]. Crude Oil - **Market**: The prices of WTI, Brent, and INE crude oil futures declined. The gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil inventories decreased, while the naphtha and aviation kerosene inventories increased. It is recommended to take profits and wait and see [40]. Methanol - **Market**: The methanol price declined. The supply pressure is expected to increase, and the demand is weak. The price is under pressure [41]. Urea - **Market**: The urea price declined. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is weak. The price decline space is limited [42]. Styrene - **Market**: The styrene spot price was stable, and the futures price declined. The BZN spread is expected to repair, and the price is expected to oscillate upward following the cost side [43]. PVC - **Market**: The PVC price declined. The supply was strong, the demand was weak, and the valuation was high. The price is expected to decline in the short - term [45]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market**: The EG price declined. The supply decreased slightly, and the demand was weak. The inventory decreased. The price is under downward pressure [46]. PTA - **Market**: The PTA price declined. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is weak. The inventory increased. The price is expected to oscillate, and it is recommended to buy on dips following PX [47]. Paraxylene - **Market**: The PX price declined. The supply was high, and the demand was affected by PTA maintenance. The inventory decreased. The price is expected to oscillate, and it is recommended to buy on dips following crude oil [48]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market**: The PE price declined. The cost support existed, and the demand was weak. The price is expected to be determined by the game between the cost and supply sides in the short - term [49]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market**: The PP price declined. The supply and demand were weak, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly following crude oil [51]. Agricultural Products Category Live Pigs - **Market**: The pig price declined over the weekend. The supply was abundant, and the demand was weak. The market is paying attention to the policy's intervention in capacity reduction, and it is recommended to focus on the spread opportunities [53]. Eggs - **Market**: The egg price declined over the weekend. The supply was large, and the demand was weak. The price is expected to be stable first and then rise, and it is recommended to short on rallies in the medium - term [54]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market**: The US soybean price oscillated weakly, and the domestic soybean meal price was supported. The supply and demand of soybean meal were in a complex situation, and it is recommended to buy on dips at low - cost intervals and expand the spread between soybean meal and rapeseed meal [55][56]. Oils and Fats - **Market**: The domestic palm oil price declined slightly. The export and production data of Southeast Asian palm oil showed different trends. The price is expected to oscillate [57][58][59]. Sugar - **Market**: The sugar price declined. The sugar production in Brazil and India increased, and the import supply increased. The price is expected to continue to decline [60][61]. Cotton - **Market**: The cotton price declined. The downstream consumption was weak, and the de - stocking speed slowed down. The price is expected to be short - term bearish [62].

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01 周度评估 张世骄（联系人） 0755-23375122 zhangsj3@wkqh.cn 交易咨询号：Z0015924 情绪退潮， 回归产业弱现实 锌周报 从业资格号：F03120988 吴坤金（有色金属组） 从业资格号：F3036210 2025/08/02 CONTENTS 目录 02 宏观分析 05 供需库存 03 供给分析 06 价格展望 04 需求分析 01 周度评估 周度评估 ◆ 价格回顾：周五沪锌指数收跌0.15%至22320元/吨，单边交易总持仓21.46万手。截至周五下午15：00，伦锌3S较前日同期跌19.5 至2749美元/吨，总持仓18.99万手。SMM0#锌锭均价22300元/吨，上海基差平水，天津基差-30元/吨，广东基差-55元/吨，沪粤 价差55元/吨。 ◆ 国内结构：据上海有色数据，国内社会库存略有去库至10.32万吨。上期所锌锭期货库存录得1.5万吨，内盘上海地区基差平水， 连续合约-连一合约价差-30元/吨。海外结构：LME锌锭库存录得10.48万吨，LME锌锭注销仓单录得4.77万吨。外盘cash-3S合约 基差-6.56美元/吨，3-15价差-13.26美元/吨 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing trend of local state-owned enterprises (SOEs) engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of listed companies, driven by diverse motivations beyond mere financial metrics, such as enhancing industry advantages and attracting investment [1][6]. M&A Logic - In May 2025, Luoping Zinc Electric announced the sale of 22.396% of its shares to Qujing Development Investment Group, marking a shift in control from Luoping County's state-owned assets to Qujing City's state-owned assets [2][3]. - Local SOEs often target companies with a market value below 5 billion yuan to manage financial pressure during acquisitions [2][3]. Financial Performance - Luoping Zinc Electric reported negative net profits for three consecutive years, with figures of -236 million yuan in 2022, -209 million yuan in 2023, -79 million yuan in 2024, and -45 million yuan in Q1 2025, while its market value stood at 2.332 billion yuan as of July 31 [3]. Policy Environment - The regulatory environment has become more supportive of M&A activities, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission issuing guidelines to promote M&A and local governments formulating policies to encourage state-owned enterprises to invest in listed companies [4][5]. Investment Attraction - Attracting investment has emerged as a primary goal for many local SOEs, with initiatives to enhance collaboration with central enterprises, private firms, and foreign companies to optimize local investment environments [5][6]. Transformation of Investment Strategies - Local investment companies are shifting their focus from land finance to industrial strategies, as seen in the acquisition of Guangyang Co. by Huangshan Construction Investment Group, which aims to enhance competitiveness and optimize industry structure [7][8]. Economic Impact - The acquisition of Guangyang Co. is expected to create a manufacturing base for high-end automotive components, with an investment of 1 billion yuan and the establishment of a 1 billion yuan industrial fund, contributing significantly to local economic development [8][9].

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Market Overview - The A-share market indices all rose last week (July 23 - July 29), with the STAR 50 showing the largest increase of 5.33%, while the Shanghai 50 had the smallest rise of 0.59% [2] - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.78%, the Shenzhen Component rose by 1.71%, the ChiNext Index went up by 4.14%, the CSI 300 gained 0.80%, and the CSI 500 increased by 2.30% [2] - As of July 29, the margin trading balance in the two markets reached 1,976.307 billion yuan, an increase of 49.208 billion yuan from the previous week [2] - The financing balance was 1,962.087 billion yuan, up by 48.647 billion yuan, while the securities lending balance was 14.220 billion yuan, increasing by 0.056 billion yuan [2] - The average number of investors participating in margin trading daily was 470,483, which is a 10.97% increase from the previous week [2] Industry Insights - The pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, and electronics industries had the highest net financing inflows last week, while the oil, agriculture, and comprehensive industries had the lowest [3] - The industries with a higher proportion of financing buy-in relative to transaction volume were non-bank financials, telecommunications, and non-ferrous metals, whereas textiles, light manufacturing, and social services had lower proportions [3] - In terms of securities lending, the non-bank financial, electric equipment, and pharmaceutical industries had the highest net selling amounts, while basic chemicals, food and beverage, and oil and petrochemicals had the lowest [3] Specific Securities - As of July 29, the market ETF financing balance was 98.208 billion yuan, an increase of 0.283 billion yuan, while the securities lending balance was 6.370 billion yuan, up by 0.454 billion yuan [3] - The top five ETFs by net financing inflow were: - Fuguo Zhongzhai 7-10 Year Policy Financial Bond ETF - E Fund CSI Hong Kong Securities Investment Theme ETF - Hang Seng Technology ETF - Huaxia Hang Seng Technology ETF (QDII) - GF CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank ETF [3] - The top five individual stocks by net financing inflow were: - Xinyi Sheng (300502) - China Power Construction (601669) - Cambricon Technologies (688256) - Northern Rare Earth (600111) - Minsheng Bank (600016) [3] - The top five individual stocks by net securities lending outflow were: - China Ping An (601318) - BYD (002594) - Hengrui Medicine (600276) - Dongfang Electric (600875) - WuXi AppTec (603259) [3]

Group 1: Capital Market News - The Political Bureau meeting on July 30, 2025, emphasized the need for sustained macroeconomic policy efforts and timely enhancements, recognizing both strong economic vitality and existing risks[6] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) plans to focus national-level funds on modern industrial upgrades, key technology breakthroughs, and major cross-regional projects[8] Group 2: Industry News - The National Healthcare Security Administration held a meeting to support the high-quality development of innovative drugs and medical devices, indicating strong market confidence in China's innovative pharmaceutical sector[10] - Anhui Province aims to optimize its non-ferrous metal industry, targeting revenue exceeding 500 billion yuan by 2027, with a focus on high-end, intelligent, and green development[11] Group 3: Market Performance - On July 30, 2025, the Beijiao Stock Exchange 50 Index fell by 1.75%, while the ChiNext Index decreased by 1.62%[14] - The average market capitalization of the 268 constituent stocks in the Beijiao Stock Exchange is 3.152 billion yuan, with a trading volume of 27.011 billion yuan, an increase of 589 million yuan from the previous trading day[14]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Macro Finance**: Defensive wait-and-see for stock indices, take profit for treasury bonds [1][6] - **Black Building Materials**: Temporarily wait-and-see for rebar, oscillate for iron ore and coking coal and coke [1][6] - **Non-ferrous Metals**: Range trading or wait-and-see for copper, wait-and-see for aluminum, suggest wait-and-see or short on rallies for nickel, range trading for tin, gold, and silver [1][11] - **Energy and Chemicals**: Oscillate for PVC, caustic soda, styrene, rubber, urea, and methanol; wide-range oscillation for polyolefins; short lightly for soda ash [1][21] - **Cotton Textile Industry Chain**: Oscillate and adjust for cotton and cotton yarn, oscillate strongly for apples and jujubes [1][36] - **Agriculture and Animal Husbandry**: Short on rallies for pigs and eggs; wide-range oscillation for corn; oscillate strongly for soybean meal and oils [1][38] 2. Core Views of the Report - The report provides investment ratings and trading suggestions for various futures varieties based on current market conditions, including macro events, supply and demand fundamentals, and policy expectations [1][6] - It emphasizes the importance of paying attention to key events such as the Sino-US economic and trade talks, the Politburo meeting, and the Fed's interest rate decision, as well as the impact of these events on the market [6][11] - For each variety, it analyzes the supply and demand situation, cost factors, and market sentiment to predict the future price trend and provides corresponding investment strategies [6][8] 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Macro Finance - **Stock Indices**: Due to the Sino-US economic and trade talks and the Politburo meeting, combined with the high margin trading and the decline in fund holding ratio, the stock indices may oscillate, especially with potential small fluctuations during the intensive disclosure period of mid-year reports in late August [6] - **Treasury Bonds**: Although the bond market rebounded on Monday and the central bank's capital injection improved market sentiment, the market is still in the paradigm of "trading bonds based on commodities" and "trading bonds based on stocks." Attention should be paid to whether the important meeting will bring incremental demand-side policies. If demand improves, the bond market may not be overly optimistic [6] Black Building Materials - **Rebar**: On Tuesday, the rebar futures price rose significantly. The market is trading on the expectation of the Politburo meeting. Fundamentally, supply and demand are relatively balanced. In the short term, it is expected to enter an oscillating pattern, and investors can wait and see or conduct short-term trading [8] - **Iron Ore**: On Tuesday, the iron ore futures price oscillated strongly. Affected by the macro sentiment, the impact on iron ore is relatively small. The supply is expected to increase in the long term, but the current high profit of steel products and the expectation of the meeting support the price. It is expected to oscillate at a high level [8] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The supply of coking coal is tight locally, and the import is improving. The demand for coke is strong, and the supply and demand structure is tight. The price of coking coal is expected to oscillate, and the price of coke may continue to rise [9] Non-ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Affected by the US copper import tariff policy and the change in domestic demand, the copper price is expected to oscillate in a range. It is recommended to conduct range trading or wait and see [11] - **Aluminum**: The price of bauxite is supported, but the supply of imported ore may increase in the third quarter. The production capacity of alumina and electrolytic aluminum is increasing, while the downstream demand is weak. It is recommended to wait and see for aluminum and short on rallies for alumina [12][13] - **Nickel**: The supply of nickel is in excess in the medium and long term, and the consumption growth is limited. It is recommended to short on rallies, with the main contract reference range of 118,000 - 124,000 yuan/ton; for stainless steel, it is recommended to conduct range trading, with the main contract reference range of 12,500 - 13,200 yuan/ton [14][15] - **Tin**: The production of refined tin is stable, and the consumption of the semiconductor industry is expected to recover. The supply and demand gap of tin ore is improving. It is recommended to conduct range trading, with the reference range of the SHFE tin 09 contract being 245,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton [16] - **Gold and Silver**: Affected by the Sino-US trade talks and the Fed's interest rate decision, the market's risk aversion sentiment has decreased, but there are still concerns about the US fiscal situation and geopolitical situation. It is recommended to conduct range trading carefully, with the reference range of the SHFE gold 10 contract being 757 - 805 and the SHFE silver 10 contract being 8,700 - 9,500 [18][19] Energy and Chemicals - **PVC**: The cost is low, the supply is high, and the demand is weak. The inventory is slightly lower than last year, and the sustainability of exports is uncertain. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and the 09 contract can focus on the range of 5,150 - 5,350 [21][22] - **Caustic Soda**: The supply is abundant, and the demand has rigid support but the growth rate slows down. The spot price is stable and weak, and the near-month contract is under pressure. It is expected to oscillate, and the 09 contract can focus on the range of 2,500 - 2,700 [24] - **Styrene**: The cost is under pressure, the supply is expected to increase, and the demand may weaken. The macro environment is favorable, and the price is expected to oscillate, with the focus on the range of 7,200 - 7,600 [26] - **Rubber**: The raw material price is high, providing cost support. The downstream demand is general, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly, with the focus on the pressure level of 15,000 [28] - **Urea**: The supply decreases slightly, the demand from compound fertilizer enterprises increases, and the industrial demand is stable. The inventory pattern is neutral, and the price is expected to be weak first and then strong, with the support level of 1,700 - 1,730 and the pressure level of 1,820 - 1,850 [31] - **Methanol**: The supply increases slightly, the demand from the methanol-to-olefins industry is stable, and the traditional demand is weak. The inventory decreases, and the price may face a certain correction [32][33] - **Polyolefins**: Affected by the macro sentiment and cost factors, the price is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term. The L2509 contract can focus on the range of 7,200 - 7,500, and the PP2509 contract can focus on the range of 6,900 - 7,200 [34] - **Soda Ash**: After the market sentiment cools down, the futures price of soda ash has fallen back. The supply is expected to increase in August, and the price is overestimated. It is recommended to short lightly [34] Cotton Textile Industry Chain - **Cotton and Cotton Yarn**: According to the USDA report, the global cotton production and consumption in the 2025/26 season are expected to increase, and the ending inventory will also increase. The Xinjiang cotton production is expected to be good, and the downstream consumption is light. The futures price is expected to oscillate and adjust [36] - **Apples**: The spot market is stable, the inventory of old-season apples is low, and the early-maturing apples are in stable demand. The price is expected to oscillate strongly in the high range [36] - **Jujubes**: The jujube trees in the main producing areas are in the growth period, and the second and third crops of flowers have a good fruit set. The supply in the sales area is low, and the price of high-quality products is strong. It is expected that the spot price will be stable and strong in the short term [37] Agriculture and Animal Husbandry - **Pigs**: The supply is strong and the demand is weak, and the pig price is under pressure. However, the resistance from the breeding side and the entry of secondary fattening limit the decline. In the medium and long term, the supply will gradually increase. It is recommended to short on rallies for the near-month contracts, and consider the arbitrage strategy of long 05 and short 03 [38][39] - **Eggs**: The short-term supply pressure is weakened by the decline in egg production rate, and the demand is expected to increase seasonally. However, the large supply in the medium and long term restricts the increase. It is recommended to short on rallies for the 09 contract and wait to go long on dips for the 12 and 01 contracts [40][41] - **Corn**: The short-term supply and demand game intensifies, and the spot price has limited upward and downward space. The medium and long-term supply and demand are tightened, but the supply from substitutes limits the increase. It is recommended to be cautious about going long unilaterally in the short term, with the range of 2,250 - 2,350, and consider the 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage opportunity [42][43] - **Soybean Meal**: In the short term, the good weather in the US soybean producing areas and the abundant supply in China suppress the price. In the long term, there is a potential supply gap, and the price is expected to be strong. It is recommended to cautiously go long on the M2509 contract and go long on dips for the M2511 and M2601 contracts [44][45] - **Oils**: The short-term market sentiment is bearish, but the supply and demand of Indonesian palm oil are balanced, and the demand from China and India still exists. The short-term price is expected to oscillate, and it is recommended to go long on dips. The 09 contracts of soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil can focus on the ranges of 8,000 - 8,200, 8,900 - 9,200, and 9,300 - 9,600 respectively [45][51]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - There is no specific industry investment rating provided in the report. 2. Core View - Zinc prices have declined, and the demand in the spot market has not improved significantly, with mainly rigid - demand procurement. The cost of imported ore TC is rising, and the smelting profit is increasing, leading to an expected increase in supply. Although the downstream consumption shows some resilience, it cannot offset the high growth on the supply side, resulting in a continuous increase in social inventories. After the market sentiment fades, zinc prices are expected to return to the fundamental logic, and due to the consumption off - season and supply pressure, zinc prices face significant pressure [4]. 3. Summary by Related Contents 3.1 Important Data - **Spot**: The LME zinc spot premium is - 1.96 dollars/ton. The SMM Shanghai zinc spot price dropped 120 yuan/ton to 22650 yuan/ton, and its premium rose 35 yuan/ton to - 45 yuan/ton. The SMM Guangdong zinc spot price fell 160 yuan/ton to 22600 yuan/ton, and its premium decreased 5 yuan/ton to - 95 yuan/ton. The SMM Tianjin zinc spot price declined 120 yuan/ton to 22600 yuan/ton, and its premium increased 35 yuan/ton to - 95 yuan/ton [2]. - **Futures**: On July 28, 2025, the SHFE zinc main contract opened at 22905 yuan/ton, closed at 22645 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 193107 lots, an increase of 41021 lots, and the position was 124461 lots, a decrease of 4767 lots. The highest price reached 22965 yuan/ton, and the lowest was 22575 yuan/ton [2]. - **Inventory**: As of July 28, 2025, the total SMM seven - region zinc ingot inventory was 103700 tons, an increase of 11000 tons from last week. The LME zinc inventory was 115500 tons, a decrease of 275 tons from the previous trading day [3]. 3.2 Market Analysis - **Cost**: The new - month tender price of domestic ore has not been determined, while the imported ore TC is still rising, with the highest offer reaching 85 dollars/ton, and the smelting profit is increasing. The smelting plants have sufficient raw material reserves and low enthusiasm for ore procurement, so the TC is expected to continue rising [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: The downstream consumption shows some resilience, but the high growth on the supply side leads to an increase in social inventories, and this trend is expected to continue in the second half of the year. Considering the consumption off - season and supply pressure, zinc prices face significant pressure [4]. 3.3 Strategy - **Unilateral**: Cautiously bearish [5]. - **Arbitrage**: Neutral [5].