1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The cotton market shows a trend of weakening oscillations. Internationally, the US cotton market is expected to oscillate, while domestically, the Zhengzhou cotton market is expected to oscillate slightly weaker [8][27]. - In September, as new cotton enters the acquisition period, the market focus shifts to the opening price of new cotton. With high expected production in Xinjiang and low enthusiasm among ginning mills for acquisition, large - scale panic buying is not expected. There will be selling hedging pressure on the market as new cotton is listed in large quantities. Although the downstream demand has slightly improved in the peak season, the improvement is limited, and the boosting effect on the market is also limited [27][43]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 International Market Analysis - **US Cotton Market**: With no significant changes in the macro - environment and a high good - quality rate in the current fundamentals, the US cotton market is expected to oscillate [8]. - **US Cotton Growth**: As of September 7, the boll - setting rate was 97%, the flocculation rate was 40%, the harvesting rate was 8%, and the good - quality rate was 54%. The growth was accelerating compared to the previous period, and the progress caught up with the five - year average [8]. - **US Cotton Sales**: As of September 4, the weekly signing volume of 2025/26 US upland cotton was 2.94 tons, a 47% weekly decrease and a 33% decrease compared to the average of the previous four weeks. The weekly shipment volume was 2.95 tons, a 16% weekly decrease and a 2% decrease compared to the average of the previous four weeks [8]. - **CFTC Position**: As of September 5, the number of unpriced contracts of sellers on the ON - CALL 2512 contract decreased by 1671 to 20121, a reduction of 40,000 tons compared to the previous week [8]. - **Brazil**: According to the September 2024/25 production forecast by CONAB, the total cotton production in Brazil is expected to be 4.061 million tons, an increase of 126,000 tons from the previous month [8]. - **India**: From September 4 - 10, the weekly rainfall in the main cotton - producing areas was 66.1mm, 28.3mm higher than the normal level and 17.6mm higher than the same period last year. The cumulative rainfall from June 1 - September 10 was 849mm, 107.5mm higher than the normal level [8]. - **Global Situation**: According to the USDA's August global cotton production and sales forecast, the global cotton production in August was 25.39 million tons, a decrease of 391,000 tons from the previous month. The total consumption decreased by 30,000 tons to 25.68 million tons, and the ending inventory decreased by 742,000 tons to 16.09 million tons [8]. 3.2 Domestic Market Logic Analysis - **Market Outlook**: As new cotton enters the acquisition period in September, the market focus shifts to the opening price of new cotton. The downstream demand improvement is limited, and the market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [27]. - **Supply Side**: The new - season cotton is growing well, maintaining a harvest expectation. As of mid - August, the national commercial cotton inventory was 1.8202 million tons, at a low level in the same period over the years. As of September 5, the total commercial cotton inventory was 1.4156 million tons, a decrease of 131,400 tons (8.49%) from the previous week [27]. - **Demand Side**: Although it has entered the peak demand season, the downstream demand change is not obvious. As of mid - August, the cotton industrial inventory of cotton textile enterprises was 924,200 tons, and the yarn inventory was 27.23 days, and the gray fabric inventory was 35.14 days. As of September 11, the mainstream spinning mills' operating load was 66.5%, a 0.76% increase from the previous week [27]. 3.3 Option Strategy - **Volatility Judgment**: The HV on the previous day was 10.44697, and the volatility decreased slightly compared to the previous day. - **Option Strategy Recommendation**: The PCR on the previous day was 0.7370, and the trading volume PCR of the main contract was 0.7253. The trading volumes of both call and put options increased today. It is recommended to wait and see [41]. 3.4 Futures Trading Strategy - **Unilateral Trading**: It is expected that the US cotton market will mostly oscillate in the future, and the Zhengzhou cotton market is expected to oscillate slightly weaker. It is recommended to short at high prices [45]. - **Arbitrage**: Wait and see [45]. 3.5 Weekly Data Tracking - **Mid - end Situation**: Data on the operating load of pure cotton yarn mills, full - cotton gray fabric load, yarn inventory days, and gray fabric inventory days are provided, showing the mid - end situation of the cotton industry [52]. - **Cotton Inventory**: Historical data on national commercial cotton inventory, spinning mills' industrial cotton inventory, and reserve inventory are provided [54]. - **Spot - Futures Basis**: Information on the basis of cotton and cotton yarn, including the basis of different contract months and the basis of US cotton, is provided [57].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core View of the Report The report indicates that the demand for cotton has not changed significantly, and cotton prices are expected to be mainly volatile. In the international market, US cotton is expected to move in a volatile manner, while in the domestic market, short - term Zhengzhou cotton is expected to show a slightly stronger volatile trend [1][8][25]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 International Market Analysis - **US Cotton Market**: There are no obvious changes in the macro - aspect. Fundamentally, the current good - to - excellent rate is at a relatively high level in the same period over the years, so the US cotton trend is expected to be mainly volatile [8]. - **US Cotton Growth**: As of August 17, the budding rate of US cotton was 97%, the boll - setting rate was 73%, the boll - opening rate was 13%, and the good - to - excellent rate was 55%. The growth progress was relatively slow, but the good - to - excellent rate was higher than the historical average [8]. - **US Cotton Sales**: As of the week ending August 14, the weekly signing volume of 2025/26 US upland cotton was 24,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 56%; the weekly shipment volume was 28,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 14% [8]. - **CFTC Position**: As of August 15, the number of unsold contracts of sellers on the ON - CALL 2512 contract increased by 525 to 21,948, and the total number of unsold contracts of sellers in the 25/26 season increased by 876 to 44,381, equivalent to 1.01 million tons [8]. - **Brazil**: According to CONAB's August report, the total cotton output in Brazil in the 2024/25 season is expected to be 3.935 million tons, a decrease of 3,000 tons from the previous month [8]. - **India**: From August 14 to 20, the weekly rainfall in the main cotton - producing areas in India was 108.2 mm, higher than the normal level and the same period last year. The cumulative rainfall during the rainy season was about 11% higher [8]. - **Global Situation**: According to the latest USDA August forecast, the global cotton output in August was 25.39 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 391,000 tons; the total consumption decreased by 30,000 tons to 25.68 million tons; the ending inventory decreased by 742,000 tons to 16.09 million tons [8]. 3.2 Domestic Market Analysis - **Supply Side**: As of mid - August, the national commercial cotton inventory in China was 1.8202 million tons, at a low level in the same period over the years. The sales volume has increased, and the weekly inventory shows a downward trend [25]. - **Demand Side**: It is currently the off - season for market consumption. As of mid - August, the industrial inventory of cotton in cotton textile enterprises was 924,200 tons, and the yarn and fabric inventories were 27.23 days and 35.14 days respectively. The weekly data shows that the operating rate of spinning mills has increased slightly [25]. - **Comprehensive Outlook**: In the short term, the impact of the macro - level is expected to weaken. Fundamentally, the cotton supply is still relatively tight, and the demand is expected to improve in August. Short - term Zhengzhou cotton is expected to show a slightly stronger volatile trend [25]. 3.3 Option Trading Strategy - **Volatility Judgment**: The 120 - day HV was 10.2496 yesterday, and the volatility increased slightly compared with the previous day [39]. - **Option Strategy Recommendation**: Yesterday, the position PCR of the main contract of Zhengzhou cotton was 0.7867, and the trading volume PCR was 0.6430. Today, the trading volumes of both call and put options increased. The recommendation is to sell put options [39]. 3.4 Futures Trading Strategy - **Trading Logic**: The short - term impact of tariffs may weaken. Fundamentally, the cotton supply is tight, and the demand is expected to improve in August. The short - term market is expected to be slightly stronger but with limited upward space [41]. - **Specific Strategies**: Unilateral trading: It is expected that the US cotton will move in a volatile manner, and Zhengzhou cotton is expected to show a slightly stronger volatile trend. Arbitrage: Stay on the sidelines [43]. 3.5 Weekly Data Tracking - **Mid - end Situation**: Information on the operating load of pure - cotton yarn mills, full - cotton fabric load, yarn inventory days, and fabric inventory days is presented through historical data charts [50]. - **Cotton Inventory**: Data on national commercial cotton inventory, industrial inventory of spinning mills, and reserve inventory over the years are provided [52]. - **Spot - Futures Basis**: Information on the basis of cotton in January, May, and September, as well as the basis of US cotton and the basis between cotton yarn C32S spot and the active contract of Zhengzhou cotton yarn is presented [55].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The current cotton market is influenced by both domestic and international factors. Internationally, macro - factors have a positive impact on US cotton, with its growth and sales showing specific trends. Domestically, Zhengzhou cotton is expected to maintain an oscillating and slightly upward trend in the short - term. The supply and demand situation at home will also affect the price trend, and macro - factors such as tariff extensions may bring uncertainties [8][15]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 International Market Analysis - **US Cotton Market**: Macro - factors have a certain positive impact on US cotton, and its trend is expected to be slightly upward with oscillations. The growth progress of US cotton in planting, budding, and boll - setting is slightly slower year - on - year, but the excellent rate in the main production areas has recovered above the annual average, including in Texas. As of the week ending June 26, 2024/25 US upland cotton weekly signing decreased by 13% week - on - week and 66% compared to the average of the previous four weeks, while 2025/26 annual signing was 2.42 tons. The weekly shipment of 2024/25 US upland cotton increased by 39% week - on - week and 9% compared to the average of the previous four weeks [8]. - **CFTC Position**: As of June 27, the number of un - priced contracts by sellers on the ON - CALL 2512 contract decreased by 252 to 25402, equivalent to a decrease of 10,000 tons compared to last week. The total number of un - priced contracts by sellers in the 25/26 annual increased by 599 to 43715, equivalent to 990,000 tons, an increase of 10,000 tons compared to last week. The total number of un - priced contracts by sellers on ICE decreased to 48293, equivalent to 1.1 million tons, a decrease of 874 compared to last week, equivalent to a decrease of 20,000 tons [8]. - **Brazil**: As of the week ending June 28, the total cotton harvesting progress in Brazil (98%) was 5%, a 1 - percentage - point increase week - on - week and 4.5% slower than the same period last year. The slowdown in harvesting is mainly due to the backward progress in the main production areas, which may be related to the slow growth of crops [8]. - **Global Cotton Situation**: According to the latest USDA data in June, the global cotton production in 25/26 decreased by 178,000 tons to 25.47 million tons, with China's production increasing by 218,000 tons, India's decreasing by 217,000 tons, and the US's decreasing by 109,000 tons to 3.048 million tons. Total consumption decreased by 70,000 tons to 25.638 million tons, with India's consumption decreasing by 109,000 tons to 555,200 tons. The global ending inventory in June decreased by 344,000 tons to 16.721 million tons, with the US's inventory decreasing by 196,000 tons [8]. 3.2 Domestic Market Logic Analysis - **Market Trend**: This week, Zhengzhou cotton showed an oscillating and slightly upward trend, and it is expected to maintain this trend in the short - term [15]. - **Supply Side**: As of mid - June, the national commercial cotton inventory in China was 3.1269 million tons, at a relatively low level in the same period over the years. As of June 27, 2025, the total commercial cotton inventory was 2.8799 million tons, a decrease of 111,600 tons (3.73%) compared to last week. As of July 3, the cumulative sales volume of 2024 cotton was 6.301 million tons, 958,400 tons higher than the five - year average [15]. - **Demand Side**: Currently, it is the off - season for market consumption. In mid - June, the yarn inventory days in China were 23.86, at a medium level in the same period over the years, and the grey cloth inventory was 35.46, also at a relatively low - medium level in the same period over the years. As of July 3, the operating load of spinning mills in the mainstream areas was 71.1%, a 0.14% decrease compared to last week, with little overall change. There was no obvious change in the downstream orders of spinning mills [15]. 3.3 Option Strategy - **Volatility Judgment**: The 30 - day historical volatility (HV) of cotton yesterday was 5.6505. - **Option Strategy Suggestion**: The position PCR of the main contract of Zhengzhou cotton on July 3 was 0.9489, and the trading volume PCR of the main contract was 0.5368, with a decrease in both call and put trading volumes. It is recommended to wait and see [22]. 3.4 Futures Trading Strategy - **Trading Logic**: When the boost from new cotton purchases to the market is limited, if the demand side does not show obvious improvement, the price may weaken. If the demand side performs well, it will have a positive impact on the market. Tariff extensions in July and August may bring uncertainties, and if the tariff issue eases, commodity prices may strengthen [24]. - **Specific Strategies**: It is expected that the future trend of US cotton will be slightly upward with oscillations, and Zhengzhou cotton is expected to show an oscillating and slightly upward trend. For arbitrage, it is recommended to wait and see. For options, it is recommended to sell put options [24]. 3.5 Weekly Data Tracking - **Internal and External Price Difference**: The report presents the internal and external cotton price difference under 1% tariff, as well as the price trends of domestic cotton and imported cotton under 1% tariff [26]. - **Inventory Situation**: It shows the historical data of cotton commercial inventory, industrial inventory, and reserve inventory [30]. - **Basis Situation**: It includes the basis situations of cotton in different months and the basis trend of US seven - major market upland cotton [32].

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