Group 1: Gold Market - President Trump announced a meeting with President Putin on August 15 in Alaska, indicating a potential for cooperation amid complex geopolitical situations [1] - Fed Vice Chair Bowman emphasized that recent employment data supports the argument for three rate cuts this year, reducing inflation risks [1] - Analyst suggests that gold prices may continue to fluctuate but are at a high level, warning of a potential decline [1] - Geopolitical easing between the US and Russia is suppressing gold price increases, while rising expectations for Fed rate cuts provide some support [1] - Technical analysis shows gold price range has narrowed from $3120-$3500 to $3260-$3450 since June, with a potential drop to around $3345 [1] Group 2: Oil Market - Following a meeting between US envoy and President Putin, there are misunderstandings regarding Russia's stance on the Ukraine ceasefire, with ongoing uncertainties in US-Russia negotiations [2] - Supply-side expectations indicate that production will significantly exceed demand in Q3 and Q4, putting downward pressure on oil prices [2] - OPEC+ has increased production by 548,000 barrels in August and plans to do the same in September [2] - Recent EIA reports show a slight decrease in US crude oil inventories, indicating strong overall market demand, which supports oil prices [2] - Technical analysis indicates oil prices are currently in a downtrend, with a focus on whether prices can drop to around $61.50 [2] Group 3: US Dollar Index - Recent speeches from Fed officials have raised market expectations for future rate cuts, with a 90.7% probability for a 25 basis point cut in September [3] - Economic data shows a cooling labor market and overall economic weakness, suggesting the dollar may continue to consolidate at low levels [3] - Technical analysis indicates the dollar index is fluctuating between 97-100, with a potential for short-term strength [3] Group 4: Copper Market - After a significant drop in copper prices on July 31, the market has maintained a weak sideways trend, currently trading between $4.28 and $4.46 [4] - The strategy suggests shorting on rallies, with support levels to watch at $4.28-$4.30 [4]

Group 1: Polyester Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The report analyzes the price, cash - flow, and supply - demand situation of various products in the polyester industry. Different products have different trends and outlooks. For example, PX's supply is expected to increase marginally in August, and its supply - demand is expected to weaken; PTA's short - term supply - demand may improve, but it is expected to be weak in the medium - term; ethylene glycol's short - term supply - demand is expected to improve; short - fiber's supply and demand have a small increase, and its price follows raw materials; bottle - chip's inventory is slowly decreasing, and its processing fee has support [2]. Summary by Directory - **Product Prices and Cash - flows**: On August 8th, prices of some products like DTY150/48 decreased by 0.3%, while others like POY150/48 remained unchanged. Cash - flows of some products also changed, such as POY150/48's cash - flow decreased by 28.6% [2]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: PX supply increases in August, and with low terminal demand, its supply - demand weakens. PTA has new device production, but low processing fees lead to more unexpected device overhauls. Ethylene glycol has supply changes both at home and abroad, and demand is expected to increase as the off - season ends. Short - fiber's supply and demand slightly increase, and bottle - chip's inventory decreases due to production cuts [2]. Group 2: PVC and Caustic Soda Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The report presents the price, supply - demand, and inventory situation of PVC and caustic soda. Caustic soda's supply is expected to increase, but there may be support from supply reduction due to enterprise overhauls. PVC's supply pressure is large with new capacity release, and downstream demand has no obvious improvement [7][12]. Summary by Directory - **Price Changes**: On August 8th, the price of Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda remained unchanged at 2500 yuan/ton, and the price of East China calcium - carbide - based PVC decreased by 0.4% to 4890 yuan/ton [7]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: Caustic soda's downstream alumina price is stable, and supply is expected to increase. PVC's new capacity is released continuously, and downstream product enterprise's operating rates are low. Inventory of liquid caustic soda and PVC has different changes, such as liquid caustic soda's East China factory - warehouse inventory increased by 2.0% [7][12]. Group 3: Crude Oil Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View Crude oil prices are running weakly recently. The trading logic is mainly about geopolitical risks and supply - demand relaxation pressure. Geopolitical factors may affect supply, and macro - level factors and basic - level supply - demand also impact the market. The market is bearish, but the price stabilizes after a decline. Short - term observation is recommended [15]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 11th, Brent decreased by 0.57% to 66.21 dollars/barrel, and WTI decreased by 0.67% to 63.45 dollars/barrel. Some spreads also changed, such as Brent M1 - M3 decreased by 12.73% [15]. - **Market Analysis**: Geopolitical factors like the US - Russia cease - fire negotiation may increase supply expectations. Macro - level new tariffs and sanctions threats affect demand. OPEC +'s production increase and the end of the peak oil - using season strengthen the bearish sentiment [15]. Group 4: Polyolefin Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View In August, the supply of PP and PE increases due to less maintenance and new device production. Demand is at a low level currently, but there is potential for replenishment as the seasonal peak approaches. The overall valuation is moderately high, and the fundamental contradiction is not significant [20]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, prices of futures contracts like L2601 decreased by 0.27%. Some spreads also changed, such as L2509 - 2601 decreased by 19.40% [20]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: Supply pressure of PP and PE increases in August. Downstream operating rates are low, and inventory of enterprises and society has different degrees of increase [20]. Group 5: Methanol Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The inventory of methanol accumulates significantly at ports this week. Domestic production is at a high level, and imports in August are still high. Downstream demand is weak due to low profits. 09 contract has a strong inventory - accumulation expectation, while 01 contract has expectations of seasonal peak and Iranian device shutdown [23]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, MA2601's closing price decreased by 0.88% to 2475 yuan/ton. Some spreads like MA91 spread increased by 15.60% [23]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Methanol enterprise inventory decreased by 9.50%, and port inventory increased by 14.48%. Operating rates of some upstream and downstream enterprises changed, such as Shanghai - domestic enterprise's operating rate increased by 2.28% [23]. Group 6: Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View In the third quarter, the supply - demand of pure benzene is expected to improve, and port inventory may decrease. Short - term price has support, but the rebound space is limited. Styrene's supply is high in the short - term, and its supply - demand pattern is weak, but the downward space is limited [27]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, the price of pure benzene's East - China spot decreased by 0.4% to 6125 yuan/ton, and styrene's East - China spot decreased by 1.1% to 7270 yuan/ton. Some spreads also changed, such as pure benzene - naphtha decreased by 1.1% [27]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Pure benzene's Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 4.1% to 16.30 million tons, and styrene's Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 3.0% to 15.90 million tons. Operating rates of some industries in the chain changed, such as the Asian pure benzene operating rate decreased by 1.3% [27]. Group 7: Urea Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The current oscillation of urea is due to the game between the positive factors of the Indian tender's unexpected price and export quota release and the agricultural demand gap. In the short - term, the bullish narrative dominates the market [54]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, the 05 - contract price of urea decreased by 0.50% to 1784 yuan/ton, and the 09 - contract price decreased by 0.52% to 1728 yuan/ton. Some spreads and basis also changed [52]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: Although some enterprises like Hualu Hengsheng are under maintenance, the daily output of urea is still at a high level. The demand impulse from the Indian tender and export policy cannot be falsified in the short - term [54].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - **Macro Outlook**: Overseas markets are in a risk - on mode despite a weak US economic fundamentals and escalating tariff threats. The effectiveness of the August tariff and the upcoming US CPI data along with Fed personnel changes will impact market sentiment. China's exports in July were strong but face risks of decline. For asset allocation, a defensive stance is recommended, focusing on the policy and data inflection points in late August [7]. - **Asset Allocation**: Domestically, reduce allocation to equities and maintain allocation to commodities (emphasizing infrastructure and export - related sectors) and gold. Overseas, reduce allocation to US stocks and maintain allocation to US bonds. Slightly increase allocation to RMB funds and reduce allocation to US dollar money - market funds [7]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Macro Essentials - **Overseas Macro**: The overseas market is in a risk - on state, but the August tariff implementation and upcoming US CPI data, along with Fed personnel changes, will test market sentiment. Trump's nomination of a "trusted person" as a temporary director has raised concerns about the Fed's independence, and the expected difference in US CPI data will affect market risk appetite [7]. - **Domestic Macro**: China's exports in July increased by 7.2% year - on - year, mainly due to strong non - US market demand offsetting the decline in exports to the US. However, this may be due to pre - tariff rush shipments, and future exports face risks of decline and restricted re - export trade [7]. - **Asset Views**: Domestically, reduce allocation to equities, maintain allocation to commodities and gold. Overseas, reduce allocation to US stocks, maintain allocation to US bonds, slightly increase allocation to RMB funds, and reduce allocation to US dollar money - market funds. Overall, maintain a defensive layout and focus on the policy and data inflection points in late August [7]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures**: After event resolution, the crowding of funds is released, but there is a lack of incremental funds [8]. - **Stock Index Options**: The collar strategy strengthens the volatility structure, and attention is paid to the upward movement of volatility [8]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The market continues to digest the information from the Politburo meeting, and attention is paid to factors such as unexpected tariffs, supply, and monetary easing [8]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Precious metals are oscillating and strengthening, and attention is paid to Trump's tariff policy and the Fed's monetary policy [8]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: Attention is paid to the game between peak - season expectations and the implementation of price increases, as well as tariff policies and shipping company pricing strategies [8]. 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel**: Inventory continues to accumulate, and the off - season characteristics persist. Attention is paid to the progress of special bond issuance, steel exports, and molten iron production [8]. - **Iron Ore**: Molten iron production slightly decreases, and port inventory slightly accumulates. Attention is paid to overseas mine production and shipping, domestic molten iron production, weather, port inventory changes, and policy dynamics [8]. - **Coke**: There is a renewed willingness to raise prices, and the market is oscillating. Attention is paid to steel mill production, coking costs, and macro sentiment [8]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply disruptions continue, and the market is oscillating at a high level. Attention is paid to steel mill production, coal mine safety inspections, and macro sentiment [8]. - **Silicon Iron**: The bullish sentiment is digested, and the market trend is weak. Attention is paid to raw material costs and steel procurement [8]. - **Manganese Silicon**: Market sentiment cools, and futures prices are oscillating weakly. Attention is paid to cost prices and overseas quotes [8]. - **Glass**: Speculation in small - sized glass in Shahe has led to a slight improvement in production and sales. Attention is paid to spot production and sales [8]. - **Soda Ash**: Production continues to increase, and the market is oscillating. Attention is paid to soda ash inventory [8]. 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: The risk of overseas recession has increased, and copper prices are under pressure. Attention is paid to supply disruptions, unexpected domestic policies, less - than - expected dovishness of the Fed, and less - than - expected domestic demand recovery [8]. - **Alumina**: Warehouse receipts have increased again, and alumina prices are oscillating under pressure. Attention is paid to unexpected delays in ore复产 and unexpected increases in electrolytic aluminum复产 [8]. - **Aluminum**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and aluminum prices continue to rise. Attention is paid to macro risks, supply disruptions, and less - than - expected demand [8]. - **Zinc**: The prices of black series have rebounded again, and zinc prices are oscillating. Attention is paid to risks of macro - direction change and unexpected increases in zinc ore supply [8]. - **Lead**: Supply disruptions in recycled lead have led to a slight rebound in lead prices. Attention is paid to supply - side disruptions and slowdown in battery exports [8]. - **Nickel**: LME nickel inventories are high, and nickel prices are oscillating widely. Attention is paid to unexpected macro and geopolitical changes, Indonesian policies, and less - than - expected supply release [8]. - **Stainless Steel**: Nickel - iron prices continue to rise, and stainless steel futures are oscillating upwards. Attention is paid to Indonesian policies and unexpected increases in demand [8]. - **Tin**: The ore supply is still tight, and tin prices are oscillating. Attention is paid to the expected复产 in Wau and changes in demand improvement expectations [8]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and silicon prices are oscillating. Attention is paid to unexpected supply - side production cuts and unexpected increases in photovoltaic installations [8]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market direction is unclear, and lithium carbonate prices are oscillating. Attention is paid to less - than - expected demand, supply disruptions, and new technological breakthroughs [8]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical expectations are fluctuating, and attention is paid to the risk of Russian oil. OPEC + production policy and Middle - East geopolitical situation are the focus [10]. - **LPG**: Supply pressure continues, and the cost side dominates the rhythm. Attention is paid to the cost progress of crude oil and overseas propane [10]. - **Asphalt**: It has broken through the important support level of 3500, and futures prices are moving in the direction of least resistance. Attention is paid to unexpected demand [10]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The contradiction between strong cracking and weak premium persists. Attention is paid to crude oil and natural gas prices [10]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Futures prices follow crude oil and oscillate weakly. Attention is paid to crude oil and natural gas prices [10]. - **Methanol**: Supported by coal but suppressed by olefins, methanol is oscillating. Attention is paid to macro - energy and upstream and downstream device dynamics [10]. - **Urea**: Domestic supply and demand cannot provide strong support, and export - driven is less than expected. Attention is paid to export policy trends and elimination of production capacity [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Coal is strong and oil is weak, and supply pressure increases. Attention is paid to frequent changes in overseas devices affecting port arrivals [10]. - **PX**: Cost support is insufficient, confidence is under pressure, and its fundamental driving force is limited. Attention is paid to significant fluctuations in crude oil, macro - changes, and unexpected PTA device maintenance [10]. - **PTA**: Scheduled maintenance cannot boost processing fees, and prices are still suppressed by costs. Attention is paid to wide - range cost fluctuations, unexpected device maintenance, and unexpected polyester production reduction [10]. - **Short - Fiber**: Downstream demand has slightly improved, and attention is paid to the sustainability of inventory reduction. Attention is paid to the purchasing rhythm and production start - up of downstream yarn mills [10]. - **Bottle Chips**: Overall demand is sluggish, and the repair height of processing fees is limited. Attention is paid to unexpected production increase of bottle - chip enterprises and a surge in overseas export orders [10]. - **Propylene**: It mainly follows market fluctuations and oscillates in the short term. Attention is paid to oil prices and domestic macro - situation [10]. - **PP**: Fundamental support is limited, and PP oscillates weakly. Attention is paid to oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - situation [10]. - **Plastic**: Upstream and mid - stream inventories are accumulating, and plastic oscillates weakly. Attention is paid to oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - situation [10]. - **Styrene**: Commodity sentiment has improved, and attention is paid to the implementation of policy details. Attention is paid to oil prices, macro - policies, and device dynamics [10]. - **PVC**: There is cost support, and the futures market oscillates. Attention is paid to expectations, costs, and supply [10]. - **Caustic Soda**: Spot prices have stabilized, and caustic soda oscillates temporarily. Attention is paid to market sentiment, production start - up, and demand [10]. - **Oils and Fats**: It oscillated and adjusted yesterday, waiting for further information guidance. Attention is paid to US soybean weather and Malaysian palm oil production and demand data [10]. - **Protein Meal**: There is concern about the supply shortage in the fourth quarter. Attention is paid to US soybean weather, domestic demand, macro - situation, and China - US and China - Canada trade wars [10]. - **Corn/Starch**: The number of incoming vehicles has returned to a low level, and futures have stabilized and rebounded. Attention is paid to less - than - expected demand, macro - situation, and weather [10]. - **Pigs**: Spot prices are still weak, and expectations support the futures market. Attention is paid to breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies [10]. 3.2.7 Agriculture - **Rubber**: Market sentiment is okay, and rubber prices are rising slowly. Attention is paid to production - area weather, raw material prices, and macro - changes [10]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: It oscillates within a range. Attention is paid to significant fluctuations in crude oil [10]. - **Pulp**: Futures are running stably, and attention is paid to low - buying opportunities in the far - month contracts. Attention is paid to macro - economic changes and fluctuations in US - dollar quotes [10]. - **Cotton**: Low inventory supports cotton prices, and attention is paid to marginal changes in demand. Attention is paid to demand and inventory [10]. - **Sugar**: Supply pressure is increasing marginally, and sugar prices are under pressure and weakening. Attention is paid to imports [10]. - **Logs**: It oscillates within a narrow range. Attention is paid to shipping volume and dispatch volume [10].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the content Core Views - **Crude Oil**: Short - term, the market focuses on the cease - fire negotiation between the US and Russia on the Russia - Ukraine issue and India's attitude towards Russian oil sanctions. In the long - term, the supply - demand surplus pattern is hard to be falsified, and the price is bearish. Brent should pay attention to the support around $65.5 per barrel [1][2] - **Asphalt**: It maintains a pattern of weak supply and demand. The price is expected to be weak in the short - term and more resistant to decline than crude oil. The main contract is expected to operate in the range of 3450 - 3550 [3][5] - **Fuel Oil**: High - sulfur fuel oil's supply pressure in the third quarter is slightly reduced, and the demand is mixed. Low - sulfur fuel oil's supply is rising and the demand has no specific driver. The price is expected to be weakly volatile [7] - **PX**: Supply is recovering in August, and the demand side lacks upward drive. The price is expected to be in a range - bound consolidation [7][9] - **PTA**: Supply load has rebounded, and the demand side lacks upward drive. The price is expected to be in a range - bound consolidation [9][10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Supply is expected to increase, and the price is expected to be in a wide - range oscillation [12][13] - **Short Fiber**: The processing fee has stabilized and rebounded, and the inventory has slightly increased. The price is expected to be in a low - level oscillation [15][16] - **PR (Bottle Chip)**: The processing fee has rebounded and stabilized. The price is expected to be in a low - level oscillation [18][19] - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: Pure benzene's supply and demand are expected to be relatively balanced, and the price has strong support. Styrene's supply is expected to increase, and there is still pressure on inventory accumulation. The price of pure benzene is expected to be in a wide - range oscillation [19][21] - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: PVC's supply and demand are expected to be weak, and short positions should be held. Caustic soda's price is expected to be in a volatile trend, and short positions should be closed at low prices [25][26] - **Plastic and PP**: The overall supply - demand pressure is large, and the price is expected to be weakly volatile [27][28] - **Methanol**: Supply is increasing, and the strategy is to short at high prices without chasing the short [29][30] - **Urea**: Supply is abundant, and demand is declining. The strategy is to short at high prices without chasing the short [31] - **Soda Ash**: Supply increases, demand is stable, and the price is expected to be weakly volatile [33][34] - **Glass**: After the price increase, the inventory is sufficient, and the price is expected to be weakly volatile [35][37] - **Log**: Supply is in a pulsed fluctuation, and demand improvement is limited. The market is generally stable and slightly strong, but long - term demand needs to be observed [38][40] - **Offset Printing Paper**: Supply is slightly reduced, and demand support is general. The price is generally stable [40][42] - **Pulp**: The inventory shows a marginal destocking trend. The strategy is to hold short positions in the main 11 - contract [42][44] - **Butadiene Rubber**: The strategy is to try to go long in the main 09 - contract [45][47] - **Natural Rubber and No. 20 Rubber**: For the RU main 01 - contract, wait and see; for the NR main 10 - contract, try to go long. Consider arbitrage opportunities in RU2511 - NR2511 [47][49] Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2509 was stable at $63.88 per barrel, Brent2510 rose $0.16 to $66.59 per barrel, and SC2510 fell to 493 yuan per barrel. The Brent main - secondary spread was $0.61 per barrel [1] - **Related News**: The US and Russia may negotiate to end the Ukraine war, and India has put on hold the plan to purchase US weapons and is open to reducing Russian oil imports [1] - **Logic Analysis**: Short - term feed demand is okay, and the market focuses on geopolitical events. In the long - term, the supply - demand surplus pattern is hard to be falsified [2] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: weakly volatile; Arbitrage: gasoline cracking is weak, diesel cracking is strong; Options: wait and see [2] Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2510 closed at 3484 points (+0.17%) at night, and BU2512 closed at 3394 points (+0.09%) at night [3] - **Related News**: Shandong's mainstream transaction price fell by 5 yuan per ton, and the supply - demand pattern was loose [3] - **Logic Analysis**: July's actual output was higher than expected, and the demand in the south and north was weak. The price is expected to be weakly volatile [4][5] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: weakly volatile; Arbitrage: the asphalt - crude oil spread is strong; Options: wait and see [5] Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU09 closed at 2776 (-0.82%) at night, and LU10 closed at 3464 (-0.89%) at night [5] - **Related News**: Iraq seized an oil tanker, and the domestic low - sulfur production in July decreased [5][6] - **Logic Analysis**: High - sulfur supply pressure is slightly reduced, and low - sulfur supply is rising [7] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: weakly volatile; Arbitrage: wait and see [7] PX - **Market Review**: PX2509 closed at 6726 (-0.33%) on Friday and 6748 (+0.33%) at night [7] - **Related News**: China's PX and PTA operating rates increased [8] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is recovering, and demand lacks upward drive [9] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: range - bound consolidation; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [9] PTA - **Market Review**: TA509 closed at 4684 (-0.09%) on Friday and 4692 (+0.17%) at night [9] - **Related News**: China's PTA and polyester operating rates increased [9] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply load has rebounded, and demand lacks upward drive [10] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: range - bound consolidation; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [12] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: EG2509 closed at 4384 (-0.27%) on Friday and 4391 (+0.16%) at night [12] - **Related News**: China's ethylene glycol operating rate increased [12] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is expected to increase, and the price is expected to be in a wide - range oscillation [13] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: range - bound consolidation; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [14] Short Fiber - **Market Review**: PF2510 closed at 6382 (-0.16%) on Friday and 6398 (+0.25%) at night [15] - **Related News**: China's short - fiber operating rate increased, and the inventory increased [16] - **Logic Analysis**: The processing fee has stabilized and rebounded, and the inventory has slightly increased [16] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: range - bound consolidation; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [17] PR (Bottle Chip) - **Market Review**: PR2510 closed at 5898 (-0.34%) on Friday and 5924 (+0.44%) at night [16][18] - **Related News**: The bottle - chip operating rate was flat, and the export price was lowered [18] - **Logic Analysis**: The processing fee has rebounded and stabilized, and the price is expected to be in a low - level oscillation [19] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: range - bound consolidation; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [20] Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Review**: BZ2503 closed at 6204 (-0.70%) on Friday and 6213 (+0.15%) at night. EB2509 closed at 7235 (-0.84%) on Friday and 7230 (-0.07%) at night [19] - **Related News**: The operating rates of pure benzene, styrene and their downstream products changed [21] - **Logic Analysis**: Pure benzene's supply and demand are expected to be balanced, and styrene's supply is expected to increase [21] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: wide - range oscillation; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [20][22] PVC and Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: PVC spot prices were weakly volatile, and caustic soda spot prices were stable [22][23] - **Related News**: The price of liquid chlorine in Shandong increased, and the price of caustic soda in Jinling changed [23][24] - **Logic Analysis**: PVC's supply and demand are expected to be weak, and caustic soda's price is expected to be volatile [25][26] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: PVC hold short positions, caustic soda close short positions at low prices; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [27] Plastic and PP - **Market Review**: The prices of LLDPE and PP in different regions changed [27] - **Related News**: The inventory of major producers increased [28] - **Logic Analysis**: New capacity is being put into production, and demand is expected to be weak. The price is expected to be weakly volatile [28] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: weakly volatile; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [28][29] Methanol - **Market Review**: The futures closed at 2384 (-0.17%) at night [29] - **Related News**: International methanol production increased [29] - **Logic Analysis**: International supply is recovering, and domestic supply is abundant. The strategy is to short at high prices [30] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: short at high prices; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: sell call options [30][31] Urea - **Market Review**: The futures closed at 1728 (-0.52%) [31] - **Related News**: Northeast urea arrivals decreased [31] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is abundant, demand is declining, and the strategy is to short at high prices [31] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: short at high prices; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: sell put options on dips [31][32] Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The futures closed at 1249 (-1.4%) on Friday and 1242 (-0.6%) at night [33] - **Related News**: Domestic soda ash inventory increased, and production increased [33][34] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply increases, demand is stable, and the price is expected to be weakly volatile [34][35] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: weakly volatile; Arbitrage: consider going long FG01 and short SA01; Options: wait and see [35] Glass - **Market Review**: The futures closed at 1063 (-1.21%) on Friday and 1064 (+0.09%) at night [35] - **Related News**: Glass inventory increased, and production was stable [35][36] - **Logic Analysis**: After the price increase, the inventory is sufficient, and the price is expected to be weakly volatile [36][37] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: weakly volatile; Arbitrage: consider going long FG01 and short SA01; Options: wait and see [38] Log - **Market Review**: The 9 - contract price fell to 830.5 yuan per cubic meter [39] - **Related News**: Log prices were stable, and imports decreased [38] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is in a pulsed fluctuation, and demand improvement is limited [39][40] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: wait and see, aggressive investors can short near the previous high; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [40] Offset Printing Paper - **Market Review**: The double - offset paper market was generally stable [40] - **Related News**: Some production lines were shut down for maintenance, and Suzano cut production [40][42] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is slightly reduced, and demand support is general [42] - **Trading Strategy**: Not provided Pulp - **Market Review**: The SP main 11 - contract rose 0.23% [42] - **Related News**: Jiulong Paper raised prices, and downstream packaging enterprises responded [43][44] - **Logic Analysis**: The inventory shows a marginal destocking trend [44] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: hold short positions in the main 11 - contract; Arbitrage: wait and see [45] Butadiene Rubber - **Market Review**: The BR main 09 - contract rose 1.26% [45] - **Related News**: China's rubber imports increased [46][47] - **Logic Analysis**: Inventory changes vary [47] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: try to go long in the main 09 - contract; Arbitrage: wait and see; Options: wait and see [47] Natural Rubber and No. 20 Rubber - **Market Review**: The RU main 01 - contract rose 0.77%, and the NR main 10 - contract rose 0.06% [47][48] - **Related News**: China's rubber imports increased [49] - **Logic Analysis**: Inventory changes vary [49] - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: RU main 01 - contract wait and see, NR main 10 - contract try to go long; Arbitrage: consider RU2511 - NR2511; Options: wait and see [49]

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings No investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - **Precious Metals**: The US economic data continues to be weak, and precious metals are oscillating upward. The current focus has shifted from tariffs to economic data, and precious metals are supported by easing expectations in the short - term, with the medium - to long - term allocation logic remaining unchanged [2][3]. - **Black Metals**: The inventory increase of steel has expanded, and the futures and spot prices of steel and iron ore have continued to be weak. Steel prices are expected to oscillate within a range in the short - term [4][5][6]. - **Soda Ash and Glass**: Glass production is expected to decrease, with short - term price expected to oscillate within a range [9]. - **Non - ferrous and New Energy Metals**: There is a game between strong expectations and weak reality. The prices of copper, aluminum, and other metals are affected by various factors such as macro policies, inventory, and demand, with expected short - term oscillations [10]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: The spot market is weak, and the supply - demand situation of crude oil, asphalt, PX, PTA, and other products is complex, with most products expected to maintain an oscillating pattern [14]. - **Agricultural Products**: Attention should be paid to the guidance of the August USDA and MPOB supply - demand reports. The prices of various agricultural products such as soybeans, oils, and grains are affected by factors like weather, supply - demand, and policies [18]. 3. Summary by Category Precious Metals - **Market Performance**: Last week, precious metals oscillated upward. The main contract of Shanghai Gold closed at 786.90 yuan/gram, and the main contract of Shanghai Silver closed at 7279 yuan/kilogram [3]. - **Influencing Factors**: The news of the US imposing a 39% tariff on Swiss gold triggered a sharp rise in the COMEX premium. The US economic data continued to weaken, with the July ISM non - manufacturing index at 50.1. The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates in September with a probability of nearly 90% [3]. - **Outlook**: Precious metals are supported by easing expectations in the short - term, and the medium - to long - term allocation logic remains unchanged. Next week, focus on the July US CPI data [3]. Black Metals Steel - **Market Situation**: The futures and spot markets of domestic steel continued to be weak last Friday, with low trading volumes. The inflation data in July improved, and market sentiment recovered to some extent [5]. - **Fundamentals**: Real demand continued to weaken, with the inventory of five major steel products increasing by 230,000 tons week - on - week, and the apparent consumption continuing to decline. Steel supply was at a high level, with the output of five major steel products increasing by 17,900 tons week - on - week, and the output of rebar increasing by 100,000 tons [5]. - **Cost and Outlook**: The price of coking coal strengthened, and the cost support for steel remained strong. Steel prices are recommended to be treated with an interval oscillation mindset in the short - term [5]. Iron Ore - **Market Performance**: The futures and spot prices of iron ore continued to be weak last Friday. The daily output of hot metal continued to decline, and real demand was weak, with the hot metal output expected to further decrease [6]. - **Influencing Factors**: There were increasing rumors of production restrictions in the northern region [6]. Glass - **Supply**: The daily melting volume of glass remained stable week - on - week. There are expectations of production cuts due to macro anti - involution policies [9]. - **Demand**: The terminal real estate industry remained weak, but demand improved slightly, with the downstream deep - processing orders at 9.55 days at the end of July, increasing month - on - month [9]. - **Profit**: The profits of float glass using natural gas, coal, and petroleum coke as fuels decreased week - on - week. The glass price is expected to oscillate within a range in the short - term [9]. Non - ferrous and New Energy Metals Copper - **Macro Factors**: Tariffs have basically been implemented, and the US - China 90 - day tariff truce agreement may be extended. The Fed's interest - rate cut expectations have increased significantly. The Comex copper inventory is at a multi - year high, and the terminal demand may weaken marginally [10]. Aluminum - **Market Performance**: The closing price of aluminum fell last Friday, affected by the decline in alumina. Alumina production remained high, with increased in - plant inventory and a large accumulation of warehouse receipts [10]. - **Fundamentals**: The fundamentals of aluminum have weakened recently, with domestic social inventory increasing by 100,000 tons and LME inventory increasing by 130,000 tons compared to the low in late June [10]. Aluminum Alloy - **Supply and Cost**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the production cost of recycled aluminum plants has increased, leading to losses and production cuts [10]. - **Demand**: It is in the off - season, and manufacturing orders are growing weakly. The price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short - term but with limited upside [10][11]. Tin - **Supply**: The combined operating rate of Yunnan and Jiangxi increased by 0.41% to 59.64%. The mining end is expected to be more relaxed [11]. - **Demand**: Terminal demand is weak, with a 38% year - on - year decrease in new photovoltaic installations in June. The price is expected to oscillate in the short - term, with limited upside [11]. Carbonate Lithium - **Supply**: The Fengxiawo Mine has stopped production, which is a short - term positive for supply. The production and inventory pressure are accumulating [12]. - **Outlook**: It is expected to oscillate strongly in the short - term, and attention should be paid to the hedging pressure [12]. Industrial Silicon - **Supply**: The production in the north and south regions has increased, with a weekly output of 79,478 tons, an 8.1% week - on - week increase. The price is expected to oscillate at a low level [12]. Polysilicon - **Market Situation**: It is a key anti - involution industry, with expectations remaining. The spot price provides support, and the short - term is expected to oscillate at a high level [13]. Energy and Chemicals Crude Oil - **Market Trends**: The US - Russia peace talks are ongoing, and the market expects the Russia - Ukraine conflict to ease. The spot market is weak, and the demand for crude oil is expected to decrease while supply increases [14]. - **Outlook**: There is long - term pressure on crude oil prices [14]. Asphalt - **Cost and Market**: The cost support of asphalt is weak due to the falling crude oil prices. The spot market is average, with low - to - medium trading volumes and limited inventory reduction [14]. - **Outlook**: Asphalt will continue to maintain a weak oscillating pattern [14]. PX - **Market Situation**: Short - term PTA device production has been cut, and PX devices are also operating at a limited capacity. The PXN spread is around 260 US dollars, and the PX outer market is at 831 US dollars. It will oscillate in the short - term [14]. PTA - **Market Indicators**: The PTA basis has continued to decline slightly, and downstream operating rates have increased slightly. The processing fee is low, and some major devices have cut production [15][16]. - **Outlook**: Supply and demand are expected to balance in August, and PTA will maintain an interval oscillation [16]. Ethylene Glycol - **Inventory and Supply**: Port inventory has decreased slightly to 516,000 tons, but the expected import volume will increase, and domestic device operating rates will recover [16]. - **Outlook**: It may show a situation of slightly increased supply and demand in the short - term and maintain an oscillation [16]. Short - fiber - **Market Performance**: The price of short - fiber has decreased due to the weakening of the sector. Terminal orders are average, and inventory has accumulated slightly [16]. - **Outlook**: It is recommended to short at high levels in the medium - term [16]. Methanol - **Supply - Demand Situation**: There are concentrated maintenance in the supply of methanol, and the demand in the inland region is boosted by the restart of olefin plants, while the port is weak due to olefin maintenance and increased imports [16]. - **Outlook**: The overall supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, with obvious regional differentiation, and the price is expected to oscillate [16]. PP - **Supply - Demand**: The cost - profit of PP has improved, and new production capacity is planned to be put into operation in mid - to late August. Demand is in the off - season, and industrial inventory has increased [17]. - **Outlook**: The 09 contract price fluctuation may be limited, and the 01 contract is still considered weak [17]. LLDPE - **Supply - Demand**: The supply pressure remains, and the demand shows signs of improvement. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate weakly, and the 01 contract is short - term weak [17]. Agricultural Products US Soybeans - **Market Indicators**: The net short position of soybean funds in the CBOT market has increased significantly. The US weather is favorable for crop growth, and new soybean sales are cold [18]. - **Outlook**: Attention should be paid to the August USDA supply - demand report. Soybean exports may be adjusted downward, and the price is expected to be under pressure [18]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Supply - Demand**: Domestic oil mills' soybean and soybean meal inventories have continued to increase, and the spot market is weak. Soybean meal is traded around the cost logic, and rapeseed meal is expected to oscillate in the short - term [18]. Soybean and Rapeseed Oil - **Soybean Oil**: The spot trading of soybean oil has improved, and there is a supply - tightening expectation in the fourth quarter. The soybean - palm oil spread is inverted, and there are opportunities for long - soybean - oil and short - palm - oil arbitrage [19]. - **Palm Oil**: The production and inventory of Malaysian palm oil have increased in July, and exports are weak. The domestic import profit is inverted, and the price is expected to be under pressure at a high level in the short - term [19]. Corn - **Supply**: Corn will be listed in Anhui and Xinjiang in late August, with sufficient supply expected. The spot price is stable in August [19]. Live Pigs - **Market Situation**: Pig prices rebounded over the weekend. There is reluctance to sell at low prices, and the supply pressure may ease after the Beginning of Autumn [20].

Core Viewpoint - The report emphasizes the importance of investment opportunities in the western development of China, particularly following the establishment of the new Tibet Railway Company by the National Railway Group with an investment of 95 billion yuan, which is expected to catalyze the construction materials sector [1][2]. Investment Opportunities - The focus is on central government investments in regions such as Xinjiang, Tibet, and Sichuan, particularly in projects like hydropower stations, railways, canals, and water conservancy projects [2]. - Key projects attracting market attention include the Yaxia Project, the New Tibet Railway, the Three Gorges Waterway New Channel, the Pinglu Canal, the Zhejiang-Jiangxi-Guangdong Grand Canal, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, and cross-sea bridges [2]. Industry Performance - The report highlights the high demand for local manufacturing in Africa, suggesting that companies like Keda Manufacturing, which is focused on local production and sales integration, are well-positioned for growth [2]. - The report also notes that the construction materials sector in Africa is experiencing high demand, which is expected to continue [2]. Market Trends - The report provides insights into the current state of various materials in the construction sector, including: - Cement prices averaging 340 yuan per ton, with a year-on-year decrease of 43 yuan [4]. - Glass prices at 1274.90 yuan per ton, down 20.38 yuan from the previous week [4]. - Concrete mixing stations operating at a capacity utilization rate of 6.80% [5]. - Steel market showing signs of inventory accumulation and weak demand [5]. Corporate Developments - Roman Holdings plans to acquire a 39.2308% stake in Wutong High-tech for 200 million yuan, becoming its controlling shareholder [6]. - The National Railway Group's establishment of the New Tibet Railway Company with a 95 billion yuan investment is a significant development in the industry [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The energy - chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. For each sector, options strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties. Each option variety's strategy report includes analysis of the underlying market, research on option factors, and option strategy suggestions [9]. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts, such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, etc. [4]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume - to - Open - Interest PCR - It shows the trading volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of various option varieties. Volume PCR is used to describe whether the underlying market has a turning point, and open interest PCR is used to describe the strength of the underlying option market [5]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure points, pressure point offsets, support points, support point offsets, maximum call option positions, and maximum put option positions of various option varieties are provided. These are determined from the strike prices of the maximum call and put option positions [6]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The report shows the at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call option implied volatility, put option implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility for each option variety [7]. 3.3 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.3.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: The U.S. crude oil inventory decreased last week. The market showed a short - term upward rebound受阻 pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of crude oil options fluctuates around the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling portfolio, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: Factory inventories decreased slightly, while port inventories are at a high level and oscillating. The market is short - term bearish. The implied volatility of LPG options is at a relatively high historical level. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish power. Strategies include a bearish put option spread, a bearish call + put option selling portfolio, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.3.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: China's methanol production and capacity utilization are expected to increase, and import volumes are estimated. The market shows a weak pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of methanol options is falling and fluctuating below the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Strategies include a bearish call + put option selling portfolio and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The inventory in East China's main ports decreased significantly. The market shows a weak and wide - range oscillating pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates around the lower - than - mean level. The open interest PCR indicates an oscillating market. Strategies include a volatility - selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.3.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: The inventory of polyethylene and polypropylene production enterprises is expected to change. The market shows a weak pattern with bearish pressure above. The implied volatility of polypropylene options fluctuates around the historical mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. 3.3.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: The import volume of natural and synthetic rubber in July increased. The market shows a short - term weak pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of rubber options first rises sharply and then falls to around the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weak market. Strategies include a neutral call + put option selling portfolio [13]. 3.3.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: The industry inventory has decreased, but there is inventory accumulation in finished filament. The market shows a weak - oscillating pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates at a relatively high level above the mean. The open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. Strategies include a neutral call + put option selling portfolio [14]. 3.3.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Enterprises have high production starts, but it is the off - season for demand, and export orders are few. The market shows a weak - oscillating pattern with pressure above. The implied volatility of caustic soda options first rises sharply and then falls but remains at a high level. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. - **Soda Ash**: The total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers is high, and production has increased. The market shows a weak - bearish pattern. The implied volatility of soda ash options first rises sharply and then falls but remains at a high level. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Strategies include a volatility - selling portfolio and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. 3.3.7 Other Options - **Urea**: The total inventory of urea enterprises has decreased. The market shows a low - level oscillating pattern. The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates slightly around the historical mean. The open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Strategies include a bearish call + put option selling portfolio and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [16].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fluctuations in industrial products, highlighting the recent changes in CPI and PPI, and the impact of supply chain issues on key commodities like lithium carbonate and rubber [1][5]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - In July, the CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing a previous decline, while the core CPI rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking three consecutive months of growth [1][5]. - The PPI decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 3.6%, indicating a narrowing of the decline compared to the previous month [1][5]. Group 2: Key Commodities Lithium Carbonate - Supply disruptions due to mining permit delays and temporary shutdowns at major mines are expected to cause significant volatility in lithium carbonate prices [2][19]. - Chile's lithium salt exports are projected to reach 28,800 tons LCE by July 2025, a 40% increase month-on-month and a 22% increase year-on-year, with lithium carbonate exports accounting for 73% of this total [2][19]. - Social inventory of lithium carbonate has decreased for the first time since late May, but still stands at approximately 142,000 tons [2][19]. Rubber - Improved weather conditions in production areas have put downward pressure on raw rubber prices, with demand remaining weak due to the off-season for terminal consumption [2][14]. - The market is closely monitoring the progress of US-China trade negotiations, as this could impact rubber prices [2][14]. Coking Coal and Coke - The coking coal and coke markets are experiencing a stable trading environment, with minor fluctuations in trading volumes and prices [3][20]. - The supply of coking coal has decreased slightly, while iron water production remains stable, indicating limited fundamental contradictions in the market [3][20]. Group 3: Industry News - The top 100 real estate companies in China have invested a total of 578.3 billion yuan in land acquisition from January to July, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 34.3% [6]. - The article suggests that the investment confidence among these companies has been effectively restored, with ongoing government support for real estate policies [6]. Group 4: External Market Performance - The article provides a summary of external market performance, including the S&P 500 and other indices, indicating a mixed performance in global markets [8]. - The dollar index showed a slight increase, while oil prices experienced a minor decline, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and market adjustments [8][11]. Group 5: Agricultural Products Soybean Meal - The article notes that soybean meal prices are under pressure due to concerns over supply and demand dynamics, particularly in the context of US-China trade relations [21]. Oilseeds - Oilseed prices are experiencing fluctuations, with palm oil facing limited pressure due to low inventory levels in Indonesia, despite a recovery in production [22]. Group 6: Shipping Index - The article highlights the recent performance of the European shipping index, which has shown a slight increase, but overall rates are expected to decline as the market adjusts to seasonal trends [23].

Report Industry Investment Ratings Not provided in the content. Core Views of the Report - The overall market is influenced by multiple factors including geopolitical events, economic data, and policy changes. For instance, the potential outcomes of the US-Russia talks and the uncertainty in the US-China trade relationship are key factors affecting various markets [17][44]. - In the financial market, different asset classes have different outlooks. Gold is expected to continue its oscillatory trend with increased volatility; the US dollar is predicted to remain weak in the short - term; and the US stock market may face correction risks due to the fluctuating interest - rate cut expectations [13][18][22]. - In the commodity market, each sector has its own supply - demand dynamics. For example, the油脂 market may experience short - term pullbacks but has long - term potential for long - positions; the copper market is likely to have high - level oscillations with inventory increases limiting the upside [33][57]. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Reviews 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - Fed's Bowman supports three interest rate cuts this year. The gold price oscillated on Friday with increased intraday volatility. After the White House clarified that imported gold bars would not be taxed, the COMEX gold price declined to narrow the spread with London gold. The gold price is in an oscillatory range, and short - term oscillations are expected to continue with attention to correction risks [12][13]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The NATO Secretary - General is optimistic about the "Trump - Putin meeting". Nordic and Baltic leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. The US - Russia meeting in Alaska and the European stance on Ukraine make the outcome of the meeting and the cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict highly uncertain, leading to the US dollar remaining weak in the short - term [14][15][17]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Fed officials have different views on interest rates. Some support maintaining the current rate due to unmet inflation targets, while others advocate for rate cuts. The market's interest - rate cut expectations are volatile, and the US stock market at its current level may face correction risks [19][21][22]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The issuance of local bonds with VAT on interest started on August 8. The central bank conducted reverse repurchase operations. The bond market is expected to be in a favorable period in the first half of August, and trading - position long - holders can continue to hold their positions [23][24][27]. 1.5 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - In July, China's CPI was flat year - on - year, and PPI decreased by 3.6% year - on - year. Beijing optimized its housing purchase restrictions, and the capital market is expected not to have a large - scale IPO expansion. The strengthening of the core CPI may support the stock market pricing, and it is recommended to allocate evenly among stock indices [28][29][31]. 2. Commodity News and Reviews 2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - The actual soybean crushing volume in the 32nd week was 2177500 tons, and the expected volume in the 33rd week is 2369500 tons. Multiple countries' policies may change. India may raise edible oil import tariffs, and there are rumors about the US RVO proposal. The short - term oil market may pull back, but it has long - term potential for long - positions, and it is recommended to go long on dips [32][33]. 2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The market expects the USDA August supply - demand report to raise the US soybean yield. The US soybean market is weak, while the domestic soybean meal market is relatively strong. It is recommended to continue to focus on the development of Sino - US relations and changes in import and demand [34][35]. 2.3 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - Brazil's sugar exports decreased in July, indicating weak export demand. The international sugar market is under pressure due to the expected oversupply in the 25/26 season. However, factors such as the low sugar - ethanol price difference and poor cane quality may limit the downside of the ICE raw sugar price. The domestic sugar market is also under pressure from increased imports, but the downside of the Zhengzhou sugar price is limited, and it is not recommended to short aggressively [39][40]. 2.4 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - The US tariff policy and the uncertainty in the US - China trade relationship increase market concerns. The ICE cotton price is expected to remain weak in the short - term. Domestically, the cotton supply is tight before the new cotton harvest, and there may be a small - scale "rush to buy" at the beginning of the new cotton season. The 1 - month contract may rebound, and it is recommended to pay attention to the US - China trade policy [44]. 2.5 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - China has completed the ultra - low emission transformation of 600 million tons of crude steel production capacity. The inventory of five major steel products is increasing, and the demand has not changed significantly. The steel price is expected to oscillate in the short - term due to the limited impact of environmental protection restrictions on supply and the difficulty of the spot price to follow the increase [45][47]. 2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The cassava starch inventory has increased again at a high level, and the price difference with corn starch has narrowed. There is no driving force for the price difference to strengthen in the supply - demand situation, and the price difference in the 09 contract may be affected by the new corn harvest in North China [48]. 2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The成交 rate of imported corn auctions remains low. The market's demand for imported corn substitutes is expected to decline, and the old - crop spot price is likely to weaken. It is recommended to hold short positions in new - crop corn and pay attention to the weather [49][50]. 2.8 Non - ferrous Metals (Alumina) - Two factories of a Shanxi alumina enterprise were affected by ore supply. The spot price remained stable, and the futures price was weak. It is recommended to wait and see [51][53]. 2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - The US is interested in investing in Pakistan's copper mining. Chile's Codelco partially restarted a copper mine. Macro factors may provide short - term support for the copper price, but the increase in global inventory will limit the upside. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and focus on the cross - market reverse arbitrage strategy [54][57]. 2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange added new registered brands for polysilicon futures. The spot trading is light, and the inventory is increasing. The short - term polysilicon price may range between 45000 - 57000 yuan/ton, and it may reach over 60000 yuan/ton in the long - term. It is recommended to go long on dips and consider the 9 - 12 positive arbitrage [58][60]. 2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - Some production capacities in Xinjiang have resumed production. The supply may increase in August, but the demand from polysilicon may lead to inventory reduction. It is recommended to go long on dips in the short - term, with risks from large - factory resumption and polysilicon production cuts [61][62]. 2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Ningde Times' Jiaxiaowo mining site will stop production. The production loss will lead to inventory reduction in the third - quarter balance sheet. The short - term price is expected to be strong, and it is recommended to go long on dips and consider the inter - month positive arbitrage [63]. 2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - The primary lead production is expected to increase, while the secondary lead production is affected by sewage inspections. The demand is in the pre - peak season waiting to be verified. It is recommended to hold long positions established at low prices and pay attention to the positive arbitrage between domestic and foreign markets [65][66]. 2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc inventory has decreased significantly, while the domestic zinc supply is high. The demand is stable in the primary processing sector. The short - term trading of Shanghai zinc is difficult, and it is recommended to manage positions for single - side trading, consider the medium - term positive arbitrage, and wait and see for the domestic - foreign trading [67][68]. 2.15 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The LME nickel inventory has increased. The macro - environment provides some support, but the supply is expected to be in surplus. The short - term nickel price is unlikely to decline significantly, and it is recommended to focus on short - term trading opportunities and consider short - selling at high prices in the medium - term [69][70]. 2.16 Energy Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The EU carbon price oscillated last week. The carbon price may be supported by the buying demand before the compliance deadline, but the weak demand may limit the upside. The EU carbon price is expected to oscillate in the short - term [71][72]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The US oil rig count decreased. India's state - owned refineries are招标 to purchase non - Russian crude oil. The oil price has fallen to a new low since early June due to reduced geopolitical risk premiums. The short - term oil price volatility is expected to increase [73][74][76]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The Shandong caustic soda market is stable. The supply has decreased slightly, and the demand is average. The caustic soda spot price is starting to weaken, but the downside is limited due to factors such as low liquid chlorine prices and strong coal prices [77][78]. 2.19 Energy Chemicals (Pulp) - The imported wood pulp spot market has limited adjustments. The futures price is oscillating. The anti - involution sentiment has cooled down, and the pulp market is expected to be weak and oscillatory in the short - term [79]. 2.20 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The domestic PVC powder market is weakly oscillating. The futures price is down, and the trading is light. The PVC fundamentals are weak, but the macro - environment and coal prices provide support. The market is expected to oscillate [80]. 2.21 Energy Chemicals (PX) - A South Korean PX plant is under maintenance, and Japanese PX plants are restarting. The PX price is affected by downstream demand, PTA spot price, and other factors, and is expected to oscillate in the short - term [81]. 2.22 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - A Northeast PTA plant is shutting down. The weaving industry is in the off - season, and the PTA supply and demand have little contradiction. The PTA price mainly follows the crude oil price and is expected to oscillate in the short - term [82][83]. 2.23 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - Maersk's second - quarter earnings were strong. The SCFI index has declined. The shipping companies are accelerating price cuts, and the supply pressure is increasing. The freight rate may continue to decline, and it is recommended to pay attention to the short - selling opportunities when the market is boosted by sentiment [84][87].

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods Model 1: Commodity Term Structure Model - **Construction Idea**: This model captures the state of commodity contango and backwardation using the roll yield factor, dynamically going long on commodities with high roll yields and short on those with low roll yields[23][24] - **Construction Process**: - Identify the roll yield for each commodity - Rank commodities based on their roll yields - Go long on commodities with the highest roll yields and short on those with the lowest roll yields - **Evaluation**: The model has shown good performance recently, particularly in the industrial metals and agricultural products sectors[23][24] Model 2: Commodity Time Series Momentum Model - **Construction Idea**: This model captures medium to long-term trends in domestic commodities using multiple technical indicators, dynamically going long on assets with upward trends and short on those with downward trends[23][24] - **Construction Process**: - Use technical indicators to identify trends in commodity prices - Rank commodities based on their trend strength - Go long on commodities with the strongest upward trends and short on those with the strongest downward trends - **Evaluation**: The model has underperformed recently, with significant losses in the black and energy chemical sectors[33][35] Model 3: Commodity Cross-Sectional Inventory Model - **Construction Idea**: This model captures changes in the domestic commodity fundamentals using the inventory factor, dynamically going long on assets with decreasing inventories and short on those with increasing inventories[23][24] - **Construction Process**: - Identify inventory levels for each commodity - Rank commodities based on their inventory changes - Go long on commodities with the largest inventory decreases and short on those with the largest inventory increases - **Evaluation**: The model has shown mixed performance, with significant losses in the agricultural products sector[39][41] Model Backtesting Results Commodity Term Structure Model - **Recent Two-Week Return**: 1.69%[26] - **Year-to-Date Return**: 3.09%[28] - **Top Contributors**: Glass (1.27%), PVC (0.32%), Rubber (0.31%)[30] - **Top Detractors**: Sugar (-0.16%), PTA (-0.24%), Methanol (-0.25%)[30] Commodity Time Series Momentum Model - **Recent Two-Week Return**: -1.22%[26] - **Year-to-Date Return**: -3.17%[33] - **Top Contributors**: Soybean Oil (0.26%), LPG (0.16%), Soybean Meal (0.07%)[37] - **Top Detractors**: Rebar (-0.28%), Soda Ash (-0.30%), Cotton (-0.33%)[37] Commodity Cross-Sectional Inventory Model - **Recent Two-Week Return**: -0.56%[26] - **Year-to-Date Return**: 3.42%[39] - **Top Contributors**: Corn (0.54%), Polypropylene (0.27%), Nickel (0.22%)[43] - **Top Detractors**: PVC (-0.26%), Cotton (-0.39%), Soybean Oil (-0.46%)[43]