Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the contrasting impacts of rising commodity prices on upstream and downstream industries, with upstream mining and raw material manufacturing experiencing significant profit growth, while downstream enterprises face increased costs and shrinking profits [1][2][3]. - According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, from January to April, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 25,943.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 106%, with all 41 major industrial sectors reporting profit increases [1][2]. - The mining industry's profits saw a year-on-year increase of 103% in the first four months, with oil and gas extraction profits growing by 119%, and raw material manufacturing profits increasing by 366%, significantly outpacing the average industrial profit growth [2]. Group 2 - Downstream industries, such as steel, are struggling with rising costs due to rapid increases in steel prices, which are affecting sectors like shipbuilding and home appliances, leading to reduced profit margins and impacting business confidence [3]. - The manufacturing sector is heavily impacted, with raw material costs accounting for over 60% of production costs, making small and micro enterprises particularly vulnerable to cost fluctuations and reducing their investment willingness [3]. - The government is taking measures to support small and micro enterprises, including providing employment stability subsidies and encouraging large enterprises to stabilize supply chains and combat market disruptions caused by hoarding and price gouging [4][5].