Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the combination of "anti-involution" and overseas expansion logic may provide significant investment clues, particularly in industries like rare earths, cobalt, phosphate fertilizers, and refrigerants, which have seen profit contributions surge due to export controls or quotas [1] - China's manufacturing value-added share globally has exceeded 30%, but profit margins are declining year by year, indicating a shift from market share competition to profit realization [1] - Short-term investment focus should remain on innovative pharmaceuticals, resources, communications, military industry, and gaming sectors, while avoiding excessive high-cut low trades [1] Group 2 - The A-share market is entering a new stable state, with increased investor participation and a clear trend of reallocating household wealth towards financial assets, driven by improved market risk appetite [2] - Key sectors to watch include the AI industry chain, "anti-involution," and non-bank financial sectors, alongside opportunities in upstream non-ferrous metals and midstream steel, machinery, and power equipment industries [2] Group 3 - The current slow bull market is characterized by structural prosperity, limited short-term capital influx due to uncertainties, and a clear direction for bullish sentiment [3] - Two potential evolutions for the slow bull market include a market adjustment that slows the upward pace or an accelerated peak due to overheating trading conditions [3] - Recommended sectors for investment include dividend stocks, liquid-cooled servers, AI, innovative pharmaceuticals, humanoid robots, beauty care, electronics, non-bank financials, non-ferrous metals, and military industry [3] Group 4 - The market is currently experiencing a "healthy bull" phase, supported by national strategic direction and active capital market participation [4] - Despite indices reaching new highs, most sectors remain in moderate congestion, indicating no overall overheating, with opportunities in lower congestion sectors [4] - Key sectors to focus on include brokerage firms, AI expansion, military industry, and "anti-involution" themes [4] Group 5 - Current market concerns do not pose significant downward risks, with expectations for improved supply-demand dynamics in 2026 [5] - Focus on sectors benefiting from "anti-involution" strategies, particularly in manufacturing segments with high global market shares, such as photovoltaics and chemicals [5] - Short-term attention should be on sectors like brokerage, insurance, military, and rare earths, with potential in pharmaceuticals and overseas computing assets [5] Group 6 - The A-share market is currently in the second phase of a bull market, characterized by risk appetite recovery and valuation rebalancing [6] - Key sectors for mid-term investment include AI, pharmaceuticals, non-bank financials, semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, military industry, and internet sectors [6] Group 7 - The market is showing a clear preference for technology growth and small-cap styles, with increasing participation from retail investors [7] - The trend is expected to continue until other types of external funds enter the market [7] Group 8 - China's economic resilience is gaining international recognition, with significant excess savings among residents indicating potential for substantial incremental capital inflow into the stock market [8] - The current low valuation of A-shares relative to household deposits suggests that the transition of household savings into the stock market is still in its early stages [8] Group 9 - Investment focus should be on new technologies and growth directions, such as domestic computing, robotics, solid-state batteries, and pharmaceuticals [9] - Sectors benefiting from liquidity easing should also be considered, particularly large financial institutions [9] Group 10 - The outlook for the market's upward potential remains cautiously optimistic, emphasizing the need for a transition from liquidity-driven growth to fundamental-driven growth [10] - The focus should be on structural rotation, with a potential shift towards technology stocks as they become undervalued [10] Group 11 - The current market environment presents opportunities for cyclical assets as profit expectations improve, particularly in upstream resource sectors and capital goods [11] - The focus should remain on sectors benefiting from both domestic "anti-involution" policies and overseas manufacturing recovery [11]

Banking Sector - The profitability growth rate of commercial banks improved in Q2 2025, with state-owned banks recording a growth rate of 1.1% [5] - The expansion of bank balance sheets is steady, with loan and non-loan asset growth rates increasing by 0.2 and 3.8 percentage points respectively compared to Q1 [5] - Despite weak absolute and relative returns in the banking sector since Q3, the dividend yield advantage has marginally improved, indicating potential for future bank stock performance [5] Commodities - COMEX copper non-commercial shorts reached a new low since January 2012, influenced by an increased probability of a Fed rate cut and a weaker dollar [6] - The copper market faces inventory pressure in the short term, but tight supply from mines and scrap copper is expected to support prices in Q4 as demand from power grids and air conditioning rises [6] Oil and Gas - Major international oil companies reported a decline in operating performance for H1 2025, with ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and Total experiencing net profit decreases of 15.3%, 39.7%, 22.9%, and 31.2% respectively [9] - The IEA has revised down its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 to an increase of 680,000 barrels per day [9] Agriculture - The USDA's report indicates that the forecast for U.S. corn yield for the 2025/26 season is at a record high of 188.8 bushels per acre (approximately 4.80 tons per acre), up by 7.8 bushels from the previous month [6] - The total corn production forecast was significantly raised from 15.705 billion bushels to 16.742 billion bushels (approximately 425 million tons), exceeding the previous record of 14 billion bushels set in 2023/24 [6] Coal Mining - A new version of the "Coal Mine Safety Regulations" was released, featuring 34 chapters and 777 articles, with 56 new articles added and 353 articles substantially modified [7] - The current safety inspection situation remains strict, with the capacity utilization rate of 462 coal mines still below last year's level, indicating ongoing regulatory pressure [7] Company Performance - Jiangyin Bank reported a 10.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to 2.4 billion, with a net profit growth of 16.6% to 850 million in H1 2025 [8] - Huafeng Chemical's H1 2025 revenue decreased by 11.7% to 12.1 billion, with a net profit decline of 35.2% to 983 million, reflecting pressure from the downtrend in spandex and adipic acid markets [8]

Market Overview - The market continues to operate in an upward trend, with the core observation variable being whether the market's profit-making effect can be sustained. As long as the profit-making effect remains positive, mid-term incremental capital is expected to continue entering the market [1][2][7] - The current WIND All A trend line is around 5625 points, with a profit-making effect value of 3.73%, which is significantly positive. It is recommended to hold positions patiently and maintain a high allocation until the profit-making effect turns negative [1][2][7] Industry Allocation - From a mid-term perspective, the industry allocation continues to recommend sectors that are experiencing a turnaround, specifically Hong Kong stocks in innovative pharmaceuticals and securities. The upward trend is still ongoing. Additionally, sectors benefiting from policy support, such as photovoltaics, coal, and non-ferrous metals, are expected to maintain an upward trajectory [3][7] - The TWO BETA model continues to recommend the technology sector, with a focus on military and computing power [2][3][7] Performance Metrics - The Davis Double Strategy has achieved a cumulative absolute return of 41.19% this year, exceeding the benchmark by 26.47%. This week, the strategy outperformed the benchmark by 1.62% [8][22] - The net profit gap strategy has achieved a cumulative absolute return of 42.83% this year, with a benchmark excess return of 28.11% [12][16] - The enhanced CSI 300 strategy has achieved an excess return of 19.88% relative to the CSI 300 index this year, with a weekly excess return of 0.01% [17][20]

Core Views - The report emphasizes a "leading bull" market driven by supply clearance, anti-involution, and state-owned enterprise restructuring, with PPI reaching a bottom in sectors like brokerage, non-ferrous metals, coal, and photovoltaic [4] - The report identifies a nearing inflection point for domestic production, particularly in the Hang Seng Technology and semiconductor chains, with a focus on potential CAPEX exceeding expectations from downstream major manufacturers [4] - Global economic expansion is highlighted, with new investments flowing overseas in sectors such as gaming, short dramas, and innovative pharmaceuticals, alongside stable performance in overseas computing power [4] Market Dynamics - The report indicates a strong expected performance in the current market cycle, with historical strong market conditions typically showing a turnover rate above 4%, and the current turnover rate positioned at this level [5][13] - It notes that the current financing balance relative to free float market value is still at a median level, suggesting that leveraged funds have room to grow, and financing transaction ratios have not yet peaked [5][14] - The report suggests that the recent inflow of funds, including foreign capital and financing, supports a sustained upward market momentum, with total A-share transaction volume reaching 2.3 trillion yuan [10][11] Investment Strategy - The report recommends focusing on sectors such as brokerage, non-ferrous metals, and coal, while also highlighting the initial performance of domestic computing power and the potential for CAPEX to exceed expectations during the earnings season [12] - It emphasizes the importance of monitoring market sentiment and transaction volume, particularly in the context of potential "fear of heights" among investors, suggesting that there is no need for excessive caution before a significant volume reduction occurs [7][10] - The report also points to the significance of external factors, such as the Jackson Hole meeting and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy, as catalysts for market adjustments [5][28]

Market Performance - On the 15th, both stock indices rose across the board, with the Shanghai Composite Index briefly surpassing 3700 points and the ChiNext Index increasing by nearly 3% [1] - By the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.83% to 3696.77 points, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 1.6% to 11634.67 points, and the ChiNext Index climbed by 2.61% to 2534.22 points [1] - The total trading volume in the A-share market exceeded 2 trillion yuan for three consecutive days, with a combined turnover of 22732 billion yuan across the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock exchanges [1] Sector Performance - The brokerage sector saw significant gains, while sectors such as semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, automobiles, chemicals, insurance, and real estate also experienced upward movement [1] - Active sectors included liquid cooling servers, PCB concepts, new battery technologies, and photolithography machine concepts [1] Market Trends - Dongguan Securities noted that the market continues to show an expanding trading trend, but with rapid index increases, some differentiation has emerged at high levels, leading to a general pullback in previously high-performing sectors [1] - The market is experiencing profit-taking pressure due to accumulated gains from prior increases, alongside historical trapped positions affecting upward momentum [1] - Despite short-term technical adjustments, the core logic supporting a positive outlook for A-shares remains unchanged in the medium term [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short - term, the stock market may experience intensified volatility after continuous gains, but the general direction is to go long on dips. The bond market may return to a volatile pattern in the short - term, with interest rates generally trending downward in the long - term. [3][6] - Metal prices show different trends. Copper prices may be strongly volatile in the short - term, aluminum prices may fluctuate, zinc prices have a large downward risk, lead prices have a short - term decline risk, nickel prices have a callback pressure, and tin prices are expected to fluctuate in a range. [10][11][13] - In the black building materials sector, steel prices may decline if demand cannot be effectively repaired, and the prices of iron ore, glass, soda ash, manganese silicon, and ferrosilicon all face certain uncertainties and are affected by factors such as supply, demand, and market sentiment. [25][27][28] - In the energy and chemical sector, rubber prices should be observed neutrally, oil prices have a good left - hand layout opportunity, methanol prices are recommended to be observed, urea prices can be considered for long positions at low levels, and the prices of other chemical products are affected by factors such as supply, demand, and cost. [42][43][44] - In the agricultural products sector, the prices of live pigs, eggs, soybean meal, vegetable meal, oils, sugar, and cotton all have different trends and trading strategies, mainly affected by factors such as supply, demand, and policies. [56][57][58] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Macro - financial Stock Index - News: The central bank will conduct 500 billion yuan of outright reverse repurchase operations on August 15; 152 energy - storage enterprises advocate against involution; the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issue a joint statement on the market fluctuations of stablecoins; the US PPI in July increased significantly compared with the forecast and the previous value. [2] - Basis ratio of stock index futures: The basis ratios of IF, IC, IM, and IH for different terms are given. The trading logic is that the policy supports the capital market, and the market may be volatile in the short - term, but the general direction is to go long on dips. [3] Treasury Bond - Market: On Thursday, the main contracts of TL, T, TF, and TS all declined. [4] - News: The US Treasury Secretary is optimistic about the Fed's September meeting and believes there is a possibility of a 50 - basis - point interest rate cut; the UK's GDP in the second quarter increased better than expected. [4] - Liquidity: The central bank conducted 128.7 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations on Thursday, with a net withdrawal of 3.2 billion yuan. [5][6] - Strategy: The economic data in the first half of the year was resilient, but the PMI data in July was lower than expected. The central bank maintains an attitude of protecting funds, and the interest rate is expected to trend downward in the long - term, but the bond market may return to a volatile pattern in the short - term. [6] Precious Metals - Market: Shanghai gold and silver, and COMEX gold and silver all declined. The yield of the US 10 - year Treasury bond was 4.29%, and the US dollar index was 98.21. [7] - Market outlook: The US inflation data exceeded expectations, and the Fed officials' statements on interest rate cuts were cautious, putting short - term pressure on precious metal prices. However, considering factors such as US debt interest payments and government intervention, the Fed is likely to implement further easing, and it is recommended to wait for price corrections to go long. The reference operating ranges for Shanghai gold and silver are given. [7][8] Non - ferrous Metals Copper - Market: Affected by factors such as the Fed's interest rate cut expectations and the slowdown of the domestic equity market, the copper price first declined and then rebounded. The inventory and basis in the domestic and international markets changed. The copper price is expected to be strongly volatile in the short - term, with support from tight raw material supply and pressure from increased supply after the implementation of US copper tariffs. The reference operating ranges for Shanghai copper and LME copper are given. [10] Aluminum - Market: Affected by factors such as the uncertainty of the cease - fire between Russia and Ukraine and the slowdown of domestic inventory accumulation, the aluminum price first declined and then rebounded. The inventory and basis in the domestic and international markets changed. The aluminum price is expected to fluctuate in the short - term, with support from low domestic inventory and strong external demand, and pressure from weak downstream consumption and unstable trade situations. The reference operating ranges for domestic and LME aluminum are given. [11] Zinc - Market: The zinc price declined on Thursday. The zinc ore is in a loose supply situation, the domestic zinc ingot is in a surplus situation, and the LME market's structural disturbance is gradually receding. The zinc price still has a large downward risk. [12][13] Lead - Market: The lead price declined on Thursday. The lead ore inventory at ports increased in August, the production rates of primary and secondary lead increased, and the social inventory of lead ingots increased again. The downstream consumption is under pressure, and the short - term lead price has a certain decline risk. [14] Nickel - Market: The nickel price declined and adjusted on Thursday. Affected by factors such as the US PPI data and the market's interest rate cut expectations, the non - ferrous metal sector was under pressure. The nickel ore price was stable, the nickel iron market sentiment improved, but the surplus pressure still existed. The refined nickel spot trading was still sluggish. The short - term nickel price may have a callback pressure, and it is recommended to wait and see. The reference operating ranges for Shanghai nickel and LME nickel are given. [15] Tin - Market: The tin price declined and adjusted on August 15. The supply of tin ore is expected to increase in the third and fourth quarters, but the smelting end is still under raw material supply pressure in the short - term. The domestic demand is weak, and the overseas demand is strong. The short - term tin price is expected to fluctuate in a range, and the reference operating ranges for domestic and LME tin are given. [16][17] Lithium Carbonate - Market: The spot index of lithium carbonate increased, and the futures price also increased slightly. The domestic production of lithium carbonate increased this week, and the inventory decreased slightly. The supply improvement is the focus of the market, and it is recommended that speculative funds wait and see, and holders of lithium carbonate can choose the right entry point. The reference operating range for the futures contract is given. [18] Alumina - Market: The alumina index declined on August 14. The domestic and overseas ore supply is disturbed, but the alumina production capacity is in an over - supply situation. It is recommended to short at high levels when the short - term market sentiment cools down. The reference operating range for the domestic futures contract is given, and factors such as warehouse receipt registration and supply - side policies need to be concerned. [19] Stainless Steel - Market: The stainless steel futures price declined on Thursday. The spot prices in some markets also declined, and the raw material prices were mostly stable. The social inventory decreased, and the market trading sentiment was not high. The stainless steel market is expected to continue to fluctuate and consolidate in the short - term. [20][21] Cast Aluminum Alloy - Market: The futures contract of cast aluminum alloy declined on Thursday. The spot price was stable, and the downstream demand was mainly rigid. The inventory increased slightly. The downstream of cast aluminum alloy is in the off - season, and the price increase space is limited. [22] Black Building Materials Steel - Market: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil declined on Thursday. The export volume decreased slightly this week, and the demand for rebar decreased significantly, while the demand for hot - rolled coil increased. The inventory of both is in a marginal increase state, and the steel price may decline if the demand cannot be effectively repaired. It is recommended to pay attention to the recovery of terminal demand and the support of cost. [24][25] Iron Ore - Market: The iron ore futures price declined on Thursday. The overseas iron ore shipment and arrival volume decreased, the iron water production increased slightly, the port inventory increased slightly, and the steel mill's imported ore inventory increased significantly. The iron ore price may be adjusted slightly in the short - term, and the contradiction between high iron water production and weak terminal demand needs to be concerned. [26][27] Glass and Soda Ash - Glass: The spot price of glass was stable, the inventory increased, and the market sentiment cooled down. The glass price is expected to fluctuate in the short - term, and the long - term trend depends on factors such as anti - involution policies and real estate demand. [28] - Soda Ash: The spot price of soda ash increased slightly, the inventory increased, and the downstream demand was weak. The soda ash price is expected to fluctuate in the short - term, and the price center may gradually rise in the long - term, but the increase space is limited. [29] Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - Market: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon declined on August 14. The market is affected by factors such as anti - involution and supply - side policies, and it is recommended that investment positions wait and see, while hedging positions can choose the right opportunity. The manganese silicon industry is still in an over - supply situation, and the demand for ferrosilicon and the black sector may weaken in the future. [30][31][33] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - Industrial Silicon: The futures price of industrial silicon increased on Thursday. The supply is expected to increase in August, and the demand can provide some support. The price is expected to fluctuate weakly, and the implementation of anti - involution policies needs to be concerned. [34][35] - Polysilicon: The futures price of polysilicon declined on Thursday. The production is expected to increase in August, and the inventory may accumulate. The price is expected to fluctuate widely, and the impact of warehouse receipts on the price needs to be concerned. [36][37] Energy and Chemicals Rubber - Market: NR and RU fluctuated weakly. The long and short sides have different views. The operating rate of tire enterprises changed, and the inventory of natural rubber decreased. The rubber price has risen a lot in the short - term, and it is recommended to wait and see and conduct band - trading operations. [39][40][42] Crude Oil - Market: WTI and Brent crude oil prices increased, while INE crude oil price declined. The gasoline and diesel inventories in Singapore increased, and the fuel oil inventory decreased. The oil price is considered to be undervalued, and it is a good opportunity for left - hand layout. [43] Methanol - Market: The methanol futures price declined on August 14. The domestic production increased, the port inventory increased, and the downstream demand was weak. The price is under pressure, and it is recommended to wait and see. [44] Urea - Market: The urea futures price declined on August 14. The domestic production increased, the demand is mainly concentrated in compound fertilizer and export, and the inventory is still at a medium - high level. The urea price is undervalued, and it is recommended to consider long positions at low levels. [45] Styrene - Market: The spot and futures prices of styrene declined, and the basis strengthened. The cost end has support, the BZN spread has room to repair, the supply is increasing, and the demand is in the off - season. The styrene price is expected to fluctuate upward with the cost end. [46][47] PVC - Market: The PVC futures price declined on Thursday. The cost end decreased, the production increased, the downstream demand was weak, and the inventory increased. The fundamentals are poor, and it is recommended to wait and see. [48] Ethylene Glycol - Market: The ethylene glycol futures price declined on Thursday. The supply decreased slightly, the downstream demand increased slightly, and the port inventory increased. The valuation is relatively high, and the price may decline in the short - term. [49] PTA - Market: The PTA futures price declined on Thursday. The supply may increase in August, the demand is about to end the off - season, and the inventory may accumulate. The PXN spread has upward momentum, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long with PX when the peak season demand improves. [50][51] p - Xylene - Market: The p - xylene futures price declined on Thursday. The production increased, the downstream PTA short - term overhaul increased, and the inventory may decrease. The valuation has support at the bottom, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long with crude oil in the peak season. [52] Polyethylene - Market: The polyethylene futures price declined. The market expects favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance, the cost end has support, the inventory is at a high level, and the demand is in the off - season. The price is expected to be determined by the game between the cost and supply in the short - term, and it is recommended to hold short positions. [53] Polypropylene - Market: The polypropylene futures price declined. The production may increase due to the rebound of refining profit, the demand is in the off - season, and the cost end may dominate the market. The price is expected to fluctuate strongly with crude oil in July. [54] Agricultural Products Live Pigs - Market: The domestic pig price fluctuated on Thursday. The market is stable, and the price is expected to be stable today. The current inventory release can relieve the supply pressure in the third and fourth quarters, and it is recommended to go long on dips for medium - and long - term contracts, and pay attention to the inter - month reverse spread opportunity for far - month contracts. [56] Eggs - Market: The egg price was mostly stable on Thursday. The supply is large, and the price in the peak season is weaker than expected. The short - term egg price may fluctuate, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of shorting after the price rebounds. [57] Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal - Market: The USDA's reduction of the soybean planting area has a positive impact, the import cost of soybeans has increased, the price of rapeseed meal has declined, and the price of soybean meal has increased slightly. The domestic soybean meal market is in a seasonal surplus situation, and it is recommended to go long on dips in the low - cost range and pay attention to factors such as supply pressure and Sino - US tariffs. [58][59] Oils - Market: The prices of the three major domestic oils declined on Thursday. The export of Malaysian palm oil increased in August, Indonesia has distributed a large amount of biodiesel, and the import of Indian vegetable oil has changed. The oils are supported by policies and low inventory, but the upward space is limited. It is recommended to view the price fluctuation. [60][61][62] Sugar - Market: The Zhengzhou sugar futures price fluctuated on Thursday. The international sugar production is expected to increase, the domestic import supply will increase in the future, and the price is expected to decline. [63] Cotton - Market: The Zhengzhou cotton futures price fluctuated on Thursday. The USDA report is positive, and the Sino - US tariff suspension is beneficial to domestic cotton. However, the downstream consumption is average, and the short - term cotton price may fluctuate at a high level. [64][65][66]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - Overseas, the US PPI in July increased significantly, and the Fed's rate - cut expectations cooled, causing the US dollar index to rebound and global risk appetite to decline. Domestically, the manufacturing PMI in July decreased, and economic growth slowed, but policies may boost consumption, and the extension of the tariff truce period reduced short - term tariff risks, leading to an increase in domestic risk appetite [2]. - Different asset classes have different trends. Stocks are expected to oscillate strongly at a high level in the short term; bonds may oscillate and correct at a high level; in the commodity sector, black metals may have greater short - term fluctuations, non - ferrous metals may oscillate, energy and chemicals may oscillate weakly, and precious metals may oscillate at a high level [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Macro Finance - **Macro Situation**: US July PPI increased by 0.9% month - on - month, the largest increase in three years, indicating potential inflation. Fed officials refuted the expectation of a significant rate cut in September. China's July manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, and the trade deficit decreased, weakening the contribution of net exports to the economy. Policies such as the personal consumption loan fiscal subsidy policy may boost consumption, and the extension of the tariff truce period reduced short - term tariff risks [2]. - **Asset Performance**: Stocks are expected to oscillate strongly at a high level in the short term, with a cautious long - position strategy. Bonds may oscillate and correct at a high level, and it is advisable to wait and see. In the commodity sector, black metals may have greater short - term fluctuations, non - ferrous metals may oscillate, energy and chemicals may oscillate weakly, and precious metals may oscillate at a high level, all with a cautious approach [2]. 3.2 Stock Index - **Market Movement**: The domestic stock market declined slightly due to the drag of sectors such as armament restructuring, rail transit equipment, and components. The economic growth in July slowed, but policies may boost consumption, and the extension of the tariff truce period increased domestic risk appetite. The market focuses on domestic stimulus policies and trade negotiations, with an enhanced short - term upward macro - drive [3]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Short - term cautious long - position, but beware of high - level correction risks [4]. 3.3 Black Metals - **Steel**: The decline of steel futures and spot prices widened on Thursday, with reduced trading volume. Real - world demand weakened, inventory increased by 400,000 tons week - on - week, and apparent consumption decreased. Supply of rebar was relatively low, and plate production was stable. There were rumors of production control in Cangzhou. Iron - water production may further decline. It is advisable to view the steel market as oscillating weakly in the short term [5]. - **Iron Ore**: The decline of iron ore futures and spot prices widened on Thursday. With an approaching important event, iron - water production may decline. Global iron ore shipments decreased by 151,000 tons week - on - week, and arrivals decreased by 1.259 million tons. Port inventory was accumulating, and supply pressure increased. Iron ore prices may weaken periodically [5]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: On Thursday, the spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese were flat, but the futures prices declined significantly. Manganese ore prices slightly increased, and there was an expectation of new silicon - manganese production capacity. Some silicon - iron enterprises had profits and high production enthusiasm. The downstream was waiting for steel mill pricing and had a strong willingness to replenish inventory. Iron - alloy prices are expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [6]. - **Soda Ash**: On Thursday, the main soda - ash contract oscillated. Supply increased week - on - week, and the pattern of oversupply remained unchanged, with new device launches expected in the fourth quarter. Demand support was weak, and profit decreased week - on - week. Soda ash has a pattern of high supply, high inventory, and weak demand, with limited upward price space [7]. - **Glass**: On Thursday, the main glass contract oscillated. Glass daily melting volume remained stable week - on - week, and there were expectations of production cuts due to anti - involution policies. Terminal real - estate demand was weak but slightly improved. Glass profit decreased week - on - week. Glass prices are expected to oscillate in the short term [8]. 3.4 Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: The US economy is slowing, and the risk of recession exists. Copper - mine production growth is higher than expected, and domestic demand will weaken marginally. The strong copper - price trend may not last [9]. - **Aluminum**: On Thursday, the aluminum closing price declined slightly. Aluminum's fundamentals weakened, with domestic social inventory increasing by nearly 140,000 tons and LME inventory increasing by 137,000 tons from the low in mid - June. The medium - term upward space is limited, and short - term attention should be paid to the support of the 20 - day moving average [10][11]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the cost of recycled aluminum plants has increased, leading to losses and production cuts. It is in the demand off - season, and demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term but with limited upward space [11]. - **Tin**: The combined operating rate of Yunnan and Jiangxi increased by 0.41% to 59.64%. The supply of tin ore is expected to ease. Terminal demand is weak, and inventory decreased by 90 tons to 10,235 tons. The price is expected to oscillate in the short term, with limited upward space due to risks and weak demand [11]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: On Thursday, lithium carbonate oscillated sharply. The main 2511 contract increased by 0.28%. The supply of the Jiangxi Ningde Times Jiaxiawo Mine stopped, causing a short - term supply shortage. The subsequent uncertainty lies in whether the remaining mines can complete the ore - type change by September 30 [12]. - **Industrial Silicon**: On Thursday, the main 2511 contract of industrial silicon decreased by 1.14%. Pay attention to the impact of coking coal and polysilicon sentiment and the cash - flow cost support [13]. - **Polysilicon**: On Thursday, the main 2511 contract of polysilicon decreased by 3.08%. The number of warehouse receipts increased, reflecting stronger hedging and delivery intentions. It is expected to oscillate at a high level in the short term, and pay attention to the possibility of a weakening market [14]. 3.5 Energy and Chemicals - **Methanol**: The price of methanol in Taicang was weak, and the basis was strong. The inventory in Chinese ports and production enterprises increased. Supply - side maintenance was concentrated, and there were rumors of coking production cuts in Shandong. The supply was expected to decrease, and demand was boosted by the restart of inland olefin plants. The overall supply - demand contradiction was not prominent, but there were regional differences. The price is expected to oscillate [15][16]. - **PP**: The spot market of PP oscillated and declined. The inventory of two major petrochemical companies decreased. Crude - oil prices decreased, improving PP cost - profit, and new production capacity was planned to be launched in mid - to - late August. Demand was in the off - season, and industrial inventory increased. The 09 contract price may have limited fluctuations, and the 01 contract is currently considered weak. Pay attention to oil - price fluctuations [16]. - **LLDPE**: The price of LLDPE was slightly adjusted. The weekly production increased by 0.14% and is expected to decrease by 3.49% next week. Demand showed signs of improvement. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate weakly, and the 01 contract is short - term weak. Pay attention to demand and inventory replenishment [17]. 3.6 Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The November soybean contract on the CBOT closed at 1031, down 13.25 or 1.27%. The net export sales of the current - market - year US soybeans decreased by 377,600 tons in the week ending August 7, while the next - market - year net export sales increased by 1.133 million tons [17]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: After the preliminary ruling on Canadian rapeseed dumping, rapeseed meal drove up the premium sentiment of soybean meal. The export price of Brazilian soybeans increased. The short - term cost drove up soybean meal prices, but the domestic inventory was accumulating, and the downstream demand was weak. If China imports US soybeans and Canadian rapeseed meal, the premium will decline [18][19]. - **Oils and Fats**: Rapeseed - oil port inventory was high and difficult to deplete, and the supply was expected to shrink. The cost of soybean oil was stable, and the supply - demand situation would improve in the fourth quarter. Palm - oil inventory in Malaysia was accumulating, and export demand was expected to improve. Indonesian and Indian inventories were low. Domestic rapeseed oil was affected by policy news. The overall valuation of oils and fats was slightly high. Pay attention to the supplementary increase of soybean oil and consider the strategy of buying soybean oil and shorting palm oil [19]. - **Corn**: The price of Northeast corn was weak, and market transactions were inactive. Enterprises in North China planned to reduce inventory. Corn will be listed in Anhui and Xinjiang in late August, and the supply is expected to be sufficient. The corn futures market was weak [20]. - **Pigs**: The current spot price in the benchmark area is stable at 13.5 - 13.8 yuan/kg. Large - scale pig farms have almost completed weight - reduction, and the entry of secondary fattening has increased. With the cooling weather, demand is expected to improve, and pig prices may rebound [20].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a series of research methodology seminars held by Guotai Junan Securities across three major cities in China, focusing on various industries and their cyclical trends [3][6]. Group 1: Seminar Topics - The seminars cover a wide range of topics including the cyclical manufacturing research methods in the building materials sector, urban cycle research in real estate, and frameworks for steel industry research [6][7]. - Specific sessions include discussions on the aviation and express delivery sectors under the context of "anti-involution," as well as the outlook for refrigerant market cycles in the chemical industry [7]. - Other topics include the analysis framework for the petrochemical industry, coal market assessments, and the comprehensive view of electricity market reforms [7]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The seminars aim to provide insights into the financial cycles of real estate and the consumption trends in building materials [7]. - The discussions also highlight the trends in small metals research and the implications of fiscal funding on infrastructure development [7]. - The sessions conclude with a review of the shipping super bull market and its lessons for future investments [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent fluctuations in the Shanghai Composite Index, highlighting the importance of a strategic approach to trading in a volatile market, emphasizing the need for a combination of holding core assets and opportunistic trading strategies [5][6]. Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index recently broke through the previous high of 3674 points and reached 3700 points for the first time in 44 months, indicating a dynamic market with daily shifts in sector performance [5]. - The market has seen a rotation in stock performance, with approximately 2000 stocks rising one day, followed by a more balanced performance the next day, and only about 700 stocks rising on the latest day [5]. Investment Strategy - The article suggests a dual approach to investment: maintaining a "core position" in long-term assets and engaging in "hunting" for short-term opportunities. The core position should consist of assets with high win rates, while the hunting strategy focuses on assets with greater volatility [6]. - It is advised to avoid chasing high prices and to adopt a mindset of "holding" or "buying on dips" to navigate the current market conditions effectively [5][6]. Institutional Investment Insights - Data from the second quarter indicates that northbound investments in banks increased by 29.596 billion, the highest among all sectors, suggesting institutional interest in stable, dividend-paying assets [7]. - The article notes that while the dividend yield for banks has temporarily fallen below 4%, it is expected to recover as dividend payouts accumulate [7]. Financing and Market Dynamics - The article analyzes the concentration of financing in various indices and sectors, revealing that the highest financing balance to market value ratio is in the CSI 1000 index, followed by the CSI 500, while the CSI 300 has a relatively low ratio [11]. - Sectors such as technology, materials, media, and military have high financing ratios, indicating a preference for high-volatility investments, whereas traditional sectors like banking and energy show minimal financing activity [11]. Volatility and Market Trends - The article discusses the recent volatility in the options market, noting that while the Shanghai Composite Index has seen some upward movement, it has not yet triggered significant volatility spikes that would indicate a broader market trend [12].

Investment Insights - The market sentiment remains strong with margin trading exceeding 2 trillion, indicating a potential overheating risk [1][4] - The cyclical sector is gaining strength driven by expectations from projects like the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway, while the rotation between growth and cyclical stocks continues [1][4] Equity Market Overview - Small-cap growth stocks significantly outperformed last week, while the volatility of both large and small-cap styles increased [6] - The dispersion of excess returns among industry indices is at a near one-year low, indicating a slowdown in industry rotation [6] - The trading concentration has increased, with the top 100 stocks and top 5 industries seeing a rise in transaction value share [6] Commodity Market Analysis - Precious metals and agricultural products showed increased trend strength, while other sectors remained stable or declined [15][16] - The volatility in black and energy chemical sectors remained stable, with a slight decrease in the volatility of non-ferrous metals [15][16] Options Market Insights - Implied volatility for the Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 and CSI 1000 indices continues to decline, reflecting a market that is both strong and cautious [24] Convertible Bond Market Trends - The premium rate for convertible bonds is approaching a one-year high, while the proportion of bonds with low conversion premiums is increasing, indicating structural growth characteristics [26]