Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Macroeconomic indicators show mixed trends, with some signs of slowdown and others indicating growth potential. For example, GDP growth slowed slightly in Q3 2025, while export and import values increased year - on - year [1]. - The commodity market is influenced by various factors such as political events, supply - demand dynamics, and corporate strategies. Gold prices rose due to concerns about the US economy, and oil prices fell on fears of oversupply [4][9]. - The financial market is affected by central bank policies, government debt management, and international economic relations. The bond market continues to be volatile, and the stock market shows different performances in different regions [12][29]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 1. Macro Data Overview - GDP growth in Q3 2025 was 4.8% year - on - year, down from 5.2% in the previous quarter [1]. - The manufacturing PMI in October 2025 was 49.0%, lower than the previous month and last year [1]. - The non - manufacturing PMI in October 2025 was 50.1%, slightly higher than the previous month but lower than last year [1]. - Social financing scale and money supply indicators showed different trends, with M1 growth accelerating and M2 growth slowing [1]. - CPI and PPI were both in negative territory in September 2025, indicating weak inflationary pressures [1]. - Fixed - asset investment decreased in September 2025, while social consumption and foreign trade showed growth [1]. 2. Commodity Investment Reference Comprehensive - China's October S&P services PMI was 52.6, and the composite PMI was 51.8, both slightly lower than the previous month [2]. - China announced measures to implement the consensus of the China - US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, including tariff adjustments and relaxation of export controls [2]. - The US Supreme Court debated the legality of Trump's large - scale tariff policy, and a decision may be announced in December [2]. - On November 5, 2025, 34 domestic commodity varieties had positive basis, and 35 had negative basis [3]. Metals - International precious metal futures generally rose on November 5, 2025, due to concerns about the US government shutdown and economic outlook [4]. - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China plans to open a precious metal warehouse at Hong Kong International Airport [5]. - Anhui Province released a draft plan for the high - quality development of the gold industry from 2025 - 2027 [5]. - London Metal Exchange inventory data on November 4 showed changes in tin, lead, zinc, and other metal inventories [6]. Coal, Coke, Steel, and Minerals - The Shanghai Futures Exchange adjusted the trading limits and margin ratios for alumina futures contracts [7]. - Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group won the exploration rights for a copper - gold - molybdenum mine [7]. - The EU will investigate the sale of a nickel mine business to China Minmetals [7]. Energy and Chemicals - On November 5, 2025, US and Brent crude oil futures fell due to concerns about oversupply and increased US crude oil production [9]. - Libya plans to increase oil and gas production and is in talks with Chevron and Egyptian companies [9]. - Poland is negotiating to import more US LNG for Ukraine and Slovakia [9]. - Saudi Aramco set the official selling price for Arabian Light crude oil to Asia in December [9]. Agricultural Products - Chinese and US officials discussed agricultural trade, and China hopes the US will create a favorable environment for cooperation [10]. - The pig industry is facing challenges such as low prices, overcapacity, and high debt, and industry self - regulation is needed [10][11]. 3. Financial News Compilation Open Market - On November 5, 2025, the central bank conducted 655 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 4922 billion yuan [12]. Key News - China announced measures to implement the China - US economic and trade consultation consensus [13]. - The US Supreme Court debated the legality of Trump's tariff policy [13]. - China's October S&P services and composite PMIs decreased [13]. - Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to high - quality development and opening - up [13]. - Chinese and US officials discussed agricultural trade cooperation [14]. - The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to the US Treasury Secretary's remarks [14]. - China and Russia agreed to strengthen macro - economic policy coordination [14]. - The central bank's 10 - month bond - buying operation resumed but was lower than expected [15]. - The Ministry of Finance established a Debt Management Department [16]. - The US Treasury announced its quarterly refinancing plan [17]. - Indonesia issued offshore RMB bonds in Hong Kong [17]. - Global bond sales reached a record high in 2025 [17]. - The US government shutdown continued, potentially affecting the economy [17]. - US ADP employment data was better than expected in October [18]. - There were various bond - related events, including debt restructuring, rating changes, and issuance cancellations [18][19]. Bond Market Summary - The Chinese bond market continued to fluctuate weakly, with limited impact from the central bank's bond - buying [20]. - Bond prices in the exchange market showed different trends, and interest rates in the money market had mixed changes [20][21]. - Yields of European and US bonds generally rose [24]. Foreign Exchange Market - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar depreciated slightly, while the offshore RMB appreciated [25]. - The US dollar index fell slightly, and non - US currencies showed different performances [25]. Research Report Highlights - Shenwan Fixed - Income believes that the probability of interest rate cuts may marginally increase, and the bond market may shift from a duration strategy to a carry - trade strategy [26]. - Yangtze River Fixed - Income expects the bond market to continue its recovery in Q4, with 10 - year Treasury bond yields likely to decline [27]. Today's Reminders - On November 6, 2025, a large number of bonds will be listed, issued, paid, and have their principal and interest repaid [28]. 4. Stock Market Key News - A - shares opened lower and closed higher, with the energy storage and new energy sectors leading the gains [29]. - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index fell slightly, and the Southbound funds had a large net purchase [29][30].

Core Viewpoint - In July, the "anti-involution" policy led to a narrowing of the PPI month-on-month decline to -0.2%, while the CPI for industrial consumer goods improved, contributing to a third consecutive month of core CPI year-on-year recovery. However, the impact of supply-side capacity management on prices is more moderate compared to 2016, with PPI year-on-year decline remaining at a two-year low of -3.6% and CPI year-on-year turning flat [2][19]. Group 1: CPI Analysis - The CPI year-on-year remained flat at 0.0% in July, primarily dragged down by food items, while core CPI rose to 0.8% [4]. - Food prices decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, with the decline widening by 1.3 percentage points compared to the previous month, contributing a marginal drag of 0.30 percentage points to the overall CPI [8]. - Seasonal supply of fresh vegetables and fruits was abundant, leading to a significant year-on-year decline in their prices, with fresh vegetables down 7.6% and fresh fruits up 2.8% [8][11]. Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI month-on-month decline narrowed from -0.4% to -0.2% in July, but the year-on-year decline remained at -3.6%, indicating limited effectiveness of the "anti-involution" measures on price uplift [19]. - Key industries such as coal, steel, and cement have implemented capacity management measures, which have led to a reduction in the month-on-month price declines for these sectors [19]. - International factors continue to pressure export-related prices, while domestic oil and non-ferrous metal prices have seen increases due to external input factors [20]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The "anti-involution" measures have led to a faster increase in futures prices compared to spot prices, indicating market expectations are ahead of actual supply-side adjustments [24]. - Looking ahead, the diminishing drag from tailing factors may lead to improvements in PPI year-on-year in August and CPI year-on-year in the fourth quarter, but sustained inflation recovery will require stronger policy support and a focus on expanding domestic demand [24]. - The current supply-side price uplift is more challenging and softer compared to 2016, with a broader range of industries involved, including upstream raw materials and downstream sectors [24].

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The current economic transition period is characterized by a slowdown in industrial enterprise profit growth, similar to the supply-side reform in 2016, but this "anti-involution" primarily targets excess production in areas with good demand rather than directly stimulating demand to avoid intensifying competition [1][4][5]. Key Points and Arguments - External demand industries are experiencing historically low asset turnover rates, indicating significant supply issues and competitive pressure despite better performance compared to internal demand industries [1][6]. - Unlike 2015, where poor profitability led to reduced manufacturing investment, current conditions show that despite low profits, manufacturing investment has surged as companies proactively increase supply to address competition [1][7]. - Low capacity utilization is concentrated in downstream sectors, contrasting with the upstream raw materials overcapacity seen in 2016, with private enterprises facing greater challenges compared to state-owned enterprises [1][9]. - High energy-consuming industries are seeing a slowdown in electricity consumption growth despite strong industrial production, attributed to energy-saving equipment updates, with future impacts of eliminating outdated capacity expected to diminish [1][12][13]. - Upstream price increases are squeezing downstream profitability, with rising costs in the mid and downstream sectors outpacing raw material price increases, indicating excessive investment leading to additional rigid costs [1][15]. Misconceptions about Anti-Involution - There are three main misconceptions about anti-involution: it is not synonymous with overcapacity, it does not imply a comprehensive contraction of upstream supply, and it involves more hidden policy tools than just self-discipline and market-based measures [3]. Comparison with 2016 Supply-Side Reform - While both anti-involution and the 2016 supply-side reform occur during economic transitions with weakened industrial profits, they differ significantly in their demand issues: the former involves proactive supply increases in good demand areas, while the latter dealt with passive overcapacity due to declining investment demand [4]. Policy Measures and Their Impacts - The implementation of a new equipment replacement policy is expected to boost the Producer Price Index (PPI) by approximately 0.5 percentage points and enhance industrial enterprise profits by about 1 percentage point [2][17]. - The management of accounts receivable is crucial for addressing overdue payments to small enterprises, with a recent government directive aiming to clear over 7 trillion yuan in overdue payments [18][19]. Future Adjustments in Supply - The coal and pig farming industries may face supply adjustments due to high production levels and declining electricity demand, leading to potential supply control policies [14]. Focus Areas for Anti-Involution Policies - Current anti-involution policies are primarily focused on downstream sectors rather than upstream, with expectations that the supply contraction in the upstream sector will not be significant in the near term [20].

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural industry in China is at a pivotal point, necessitating a reevaluation of strategies to address various challenges, including resource conservation, food security, and the welfare of farmers [1][3]. Industry Level Summary - The pig farming industry is characterized by inefficiency and significant variance, with many companies struggling to maintain profitability. Future opportunities may favor technology-driven enterprises that can adapt to a capital-constrained environment [2][4]. - The agricultural sector has a vast market potential, yet only specific segments like pig farming and aquaculture have seen substantial growth in market capitalization and revenue, driven by technological advancements [2][4]. - The transition to a "platform + ecosystem" model is essential for the industry to escape homogeneous competition and foster innovation [2][4]. Company Level Summary - The company is transitioning from a traditional agricultural production model to a modern service-oriented platform, aiming to create a "value symbiosis" ecosystem [3][5]. - The strategic shift is driven by a deep understanding of the agricultural landscape and aims to address issues such as overcapacity, environmental concerns, and the economic challenges faced by farmers [6][7]. - The company has invested significantly in developing a scientific farming system and high-end breeding techniques, focusing on creating value for farmers and enhancing production efficiency [6][7]. - The company's "platform + ecosystem" strategy emphasizes collaboration across the supply chain, aiming for sustainable profit generation and improved operational efficiency [5][6]. - The company is expected to lead the industry in profitability and growth, with projections indicating significant increases in the number of serviced farms and overall profitability in the coming years [7].