Price Index Trends - The Business Price Index (BPI) rose significantly in March, reaching 1103 points, a month-on-month increase of 16.4% compared to the end of February[3] - The energy index increased by 25.3%, while the chemical index surged by 32.4%, but the non-ferrous index fell by 9.5% month-on-month[4] Commodity Price Movements - In the week of March 16-20, five energy commodities saw price increases of over 5%, accounting for 35.7% of the monitored items[4] - The average price of coal in the Bohai Rim region increased by 1.7%, while the chemical price index surged by 33.8% month-on-month[5] Real Estate Market - As of March 23, the second-hand housing price indices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen decreased by 1.0%, 1.8%, 1.4%, and 0.8% respectively[5] - The second-hand housing prices in these cities have seen significant highs over the past year, with peaks recorded at 159.44, 192.67, 181.71, and 251.13 points[6] Emerging Industries - The photovoltaic industry composite index fell by 13.2% in March, with significant declines in prices for battery cells and polysilicon[6] - Lithium carbonate futures prices decreased by 4.9% month-on-month, while DRAM spot prices fell between 5.3% and 8.9%[9] Shipping and Logistics - The China Container Freight Index (CCFI) rose by 9.0% in the fourth week of March, with significant increases in shipping rates to Los Angeles and New York[7] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 5.1% month-on-month, indicating a mixed outlook for shipping costs[8] Food Prices - The average wholesale price of pork fell by 12.7% in March, while key vegetable prices dropped by 10.9%[9] - The price index for non-food items, represented by the ICPI, decreased slightly to 99.67, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 0.2%[10]

Group 1 - U.S. President Trump expresses willingness to end military actions against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, suggesting that the war with Iran may soon conclude without U.S. military assistance [4] - Iranian President Pezeshkian states that Iran is willing to end the war, provided its demands are met, particularly guarantees against further aggression [4] - Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif indicates that the current situation is not a negotiation but rather an exchange of information through direct channels or "regional friends," asserting that Iran has not engaged in negotiations with any specific party [4] - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announces that it will target 18 U.S. information and communication technology and AI companies in the Middle East, including major firms like Nvidia, Apple, and Google [4] Group 2 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Dar discuss the Gulf and Middle East situation, proposing five initiatives: immediate cessation of hostilities, prompt commencement of peace talks, ensuring the safety of non-military targets, securing maritime routes, and upholding the primacy of the UN Charter [5] - Warren Buffett comments that recent market declines are insignificant compared to historical buying opportunities, stating that current stock valuations are not attractive [5] - Buffett estimates that Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Apple has exceeded $100 billion, admitting that he sold too early and would consider increasing his stake if Apple's stock price further declines [5] Group 3 - The People's Bank of China emphasizes the need to leverage both incremental and stock policies to enhance monetary policy regulation [7] - China's economic sentiment improves, with March PMI indices for manufacturing, non-manufacturing, and composite returning to expansion territory at 50.4%, 50.1%, and 50.5%, respectively [7] - State-owned enterprises report total revenue of 12.57 trillion yuan in January-February, a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, while total profits decreased by 2% [7] Group 4 - A series of national regulations will take effect in April, including rules on short-term trading supervision and internet platform pricing behavior [8] - The A-share market experiences fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.8% and the Shenzhen Component Index down 1.81% [9] - The IPO review process sees a halt for several companies due to outdated financial information, including notable firms like Blue Arrow Aerospace and Changxin Technology [10] Group 5 - The transportation department announces that small passenger vehicles will continue to be exempt from tolls during the Qingming Festival in 2026 [13] - A joint action plan to promote innovation in the Internet of Things industry aims to cultivate ten billion-level connections and fifteen million-level connections by 2028 [13] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to compile a new battery development plan, focusing on tracking key operational indicators and preventing low-level capacity duplication [13]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Macro and Financial Markets**: For stock index futures, it is advisable to wait and see regarding the US - Iran situation, and aggressive investors can consider buying on dips. For bond futures, distinguish the impact of funds and fundamentals on bonds and maintain a steep strategy [17]. - **Black Metals**: In the short - term, the black metal market will maintain a volatile trend. Hold the short - wide - straddle strategy for steel and iron ore, and consider shorting on rallies [19]. - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials**: Copper prices will fluctuate widely in the short - term, and attention should be paid to the progress of the Middle East situation. Zinc and lead are recommended to be observed. Carbonate lithium will fluctuate widely in the short - term. Industrial silicon will continue to fluctuate, and polysilicon will run weakly [26][30][31]. - **Agricultural Products**: Cotton prices will fluctuate at a high level. Sugar prices will be under pressure and fluctuate. Egg prices are temporarily weak before the Tomb - sweeping Festival, and the futures market maintains a bearish view. Apple prices of high - quality goods may be strong. Corn is recommended to sell out - of - the - money call options. Red dates will fluctuate weakly. Pig futures can be shorted on the near - month contracts [34][37][40][41][42][44][45]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: Crude oil supply is at risk, and prices will fluctuate. Fuel oil will follow the oil price and fluctuate at a high level. Polyolefin prices have some support but may correct. Rubber should be cautious about going long unilaterally. Synthetic rubber should be cautious about chasing up or down. Methanol should be treated with a bullish and volatile view in the medium - to - long - term and beware of short - term corrections. Caustic soda should be treated with an intraday wide - range volatile view. Asphalt will follow the oil price. PVC may correct, and caution is needed. The polyester industry chain should take profit on previous long positions. LPG may continue to weaken. Pulp should pay attention to port inventory and price increases. Logs may see price increases, and urea should be treated with a volatile view [47][49][50][51][52][53][55][57][58][60][61][62][63][64]. 3. Summaries by Directory 3.1 Macro Information - Diplomatic talks between China and Pakistan on the Middle East situation put forward five initiatives to promote peace [9]. - The US and Iran express willingness to end the war, but there are still uncertainties [9][10]. - The central bank's monetary policy committee holds a quarterly meeting, emphasizing the use of various tools to strengthen monetary policy regulation [10]. - China's manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and comprehensive PMI output indexes return to the expansion range in March [11]. - Huawei's revenue and profit increase in 2025, with different growth rates in different business segments [12]. - The US and Israel attack an Iranian steel factory, and the Kansas Fed warns about the impact of the Iran conflict on inflation [14]. - The eurozone's CPI rises in March, and the European Central Bank may raise interest rates [15]. 3.2 Macro Finance - **Stock Index Futures**: A - shares decline, and the market is affected by the US - Iran situation. It is advisable to wait and see, and aggressive investors can buy on dips [17]. - **Bond Futures**: The inter - bank funds are loose, and the short - term bonds are strong. The long - term bonds are affected by inflation expectations. The strategy is to distinguish the impact of funds and fundamentals and maintain a steep strategy [18]. 3.3 Black Metals - **Steel and Ore**: Real estate sales are still weak, and infrastructure projects have slow progress. The demand for building materials is weak, and the demand for coils has a certain decline. The supply of steel is expected to increase, and the cost support is weakened. The black metal market will maintain a volatile trend in the short - term [18][19]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The supply of coking coal is sufficient, and the inventory is high. The production of coking enterprises has increased slightly. The price of coking coal and coke may fluctuate in the short - term, and it is recommended to wait and see [21]. - **Ferroalloys**: Manganese silicon may see actual production cuts, but it is still in a surplus situation. It is recommended to short on rallies. Silicon iron is also recommended to short on rallies [22]. - **Soda Ash and Glass**: Soda ash is recommended to wait and see, and glass can be bought on dips for the far - month contracts. The market is affected by geopolitical factors and the cold - repair expectation of glass production lines [23]. 3.4 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: The Middle East situation has a moderating trend but is still uncertain. The inventory decline supports the copper price, and it will fluctuate widely in the short - term [26]. - **Zinc**: The inventory of zinc ingots decreases slightly, and the price rebounds weakly. It is recommended to wait and see [26]. - **Lead**: The supply of lead is relatively abundant, and the inventory decline slows down. It is recommended to treat it with a volatile view [27]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: The export ban on lithium mines in Zimbabwe affects the market. The price will fluctuate widely in the short - term [30]. - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Industrial silicon will continue to fluctuate, and polysilicon will run weakly. The supply and demand of industrial silicon may improve, and the supply and demand of polysilicon are still in a contradiction [31][32]. 3.5 Agricultural Products - **Cotton**: The price of cotton fluctuates at a high level, affected by energy prices and supply - demand expectations. The global cotton production is expected to decline, and the domestic cotton inventory is in the de - stocking stage [34][35][36]. - **Sugar**: The sugar price is under pressure and fluctuates, affected by supply pressure and import cost. There are different views on the global sugar supply surplus [37][38][39]. - **Eggs**: Egg prices are temporarily weak before the Tomb - sweeping Festival, and the futures market maintains a bearish view due to high inventory [40]. - **Apples**: High - quality apple prices may be strong, supported by low inventory and replenishment demand [41][42]. - **Corn**: It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money call options. The price is affected by policy grain supply and low inventory [42][43]. - **Red Dates**: Red dates are in the consumption off - season, and the price will fluctuate weakly [44]. - **Pigs**: The supply of pigs is strong, and the demand is weak. The near - month futures contracts can be shorted [45]. 3.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The supply of crude oil is at risk due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The prices of international crude oil futures fluctuate [47][48]. - **Fuel Oil**: It will follow the oil price and fluctuate at a high level, and the focus is on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz [49]. - **Plastic**: Polyolefin prices have some support but may correct, and the future trend depends on the end of the war [50]. - **Rubber**: It is recommended to be cautious about going long unilaterally, and pay attention to the impact of synthetic rubber and raw material supply [51]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: Be cautious about chasing up or down, and pay attention to energy prices and device changes [52]. - **Methanol**: It should be treated with a bullish and volatile view in the medium - to - long - term and beware of short - term corrections. Pay attention to the supply in Iran and port inventory [53][54]. - **Caustic Soda**: It should be treated with an intraday wide - range volatile view, affected by coal prices, supply, and exports [55]. - **Asphalt**: It will follow the oil price, and the demand is in the off - season [57]. - **PVC**: It may correct, and the key is the reduction of ethylene production and the solution of the crude oil supply problem [58][59]. - **Polyester Industry Chain**: Take profit on previous long positions, and pay attention to geopolitical impacts, device maintenance, and demand recovery [60]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: It may continue to weaken, but the price may be relatively stronger than crude oil. The future depends on the development of the US - Iran situation [61]. - **Paper Pulp**: The port inventory increases, and the import cost decreases. Pay attention to port inventory and price increases [62]. - **Logs**: The price may increase, and pay attention to downstream demand and port arrivals [63]. - **Urea**: It should be treated with a volatile view, and the demand is strong [64][65].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas, the US President has signaled a cease - fire, and there are signs that the Iranian leadership may be open to ending the war through negotiation. Crude oil prices have fallen, the US dollar index and US Treasury yields have declined, and global risk appetite has increased significantly. Domestically, China's PMI improved significantly in March, the economy exceeded expectations, exports were much better than expected, and inflation continued to recover. The overall economic and inflation situation is better than expected. The government work report set the main development targets and fiscal and monetary policies for 2026, with the overall targets and policy intensity lower than in 2025. The short - term domestic economic situation is better than expected, and the overseas market is warming up, so the domestic stock index market is expected to improve. [2][3] - Different asset classes have different trends: the stock index is expected to be volatile in the short term; government bonds will be in a short - term shock; in the commodity sector, black metals may weaken in the short term, non - ferrous metals may rebound in the short term, energy and chemical products may be strong in the short term, and precious metals may rebound in the short term. [2] Summary by Directory Macro - finance - Overseas, the US President's cease - fire signal and Iran's potential for negotiation led to a drop in crude oil prices, the US dollar index, and US Treasury yields, and a significant increase in global risk appetite. Domestically, China's economy and inflation in March were better than expected. The government work report set 2026 development targets and policies. The short - term domestic economic situation is good, and the overseas market is warming up, so the domestic stock index market is expected to improve. Pay attention to the changes in the Middle East geopolitical situation, policy implementation after the Two Sessions, and market sentiment. [2][3] - Asset operation suggestions: short - term cautious observation for stock indices and government bonds; short - term cautious observation for black metals; short - term cautious observation for non - ferrous metals; short - term cautious long for energy and chemical products; short - term cautious long for precious metals. [2] Stock Indices - Affected by sectors such as oil and gas, coal, and energy metals, the domestic stock market declined. However, the economic fundamentals in March were better than expected, and the short - term domestic economic situation is good, and the overseas market is warming up, so the domestic stock index market is expected to improve. Pay attention to the Middle East geopolitical situation, policy implementation after the Two Sessions, and market sentiment. Short - term cautious observation is recommended. [3] Precious Metals - The precious metals market rose on Tuesday night. With the hope of an end to the Middle East conflict, the US dollar index and US Treasury yields fell, and spot gold and silver rebounded. Precious metals are in a state of significant short - term shock and short - term rebound. Short - term cautious long is recommended. [3] Black Metals - **Steel**: The domestic steel spot and futures markets declined on Tuesday, and the market volume was low. The steel market follows energy prices, and the decline in coking coal prices has led to further weakness. The real - world demand has improved slightly, but the apparent consumption of the five major steel products still shows a downward trend year - on - year. The steel production of the five major varieties decreased slightly this week, but the molten iron production increased slightly. There is a risk of a phased correction in April. [4][5] - **Iron Ore**: The spot and futures prices of iron ore declined on Tuesday. The previous price increase was supported by energy prices and price negotiation news. The demand for iron ore remains resilient as molten iron production has increased, and the proportion of profitable steel mills is around 43%. The global iron ore shipping volume decreased by 6.71 million tons this week, while the arrival volume increased by 2.113 million tons. The problem of supply - demand mismatch is gradually being resolved. The room for further price increases is limited, and attention should be paid to the phased adjustment risk after the weakening of energy prices. [5] - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese rebounded slightly on Tuesday, while the decline in the futures prices widened. The prices follow energy prices. The cost increase has led to some factory production cuts. The inventory of silicon iron and silicon manganese is at a low level, and the overall production cost is supported. The futures prices are recommended to be treated with an interval - shock mindset. [6] Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: Downstream enterprises replenished their inventories intensively at low prices, resulting in a significant decline in social copper inventories. After the replenishment, the inventory decline rate is expected to slow down. The copper market supply is loose, and the terminal demand recovery in the peak season is not optimistic, which restricts the inventory decline. The current inventory is still at a high level. The core contradiction lies in the mining end, but the probability of extreme shortage is low. [7] - **Aluminum**: The attack on the UAE's global aluminum company may affect electrolytic aluminum production in the short term, supporting aluminum prices. The domestic aluminum ingot social inventory is at a high level and is being depleted slowly. The domestic aluminum supply remains high. [7] - **Zinc**: The domestic zinc ingot inventory is basically the same as last week, at 214,000 tons, and is still at a high level in recent years. The zinc ore processing fees in the southern region have rebounded, and the import ore TC has decreased. The domestic smelting production remains at a relatively high level, and overseas smelting production will recover in 2026. The demand is not optimistic. [8][9] - **Lead**: The decline in domestic lead ingot inventory has stopped, and the LME inventory is stable. The production of primary and secondary lead has increased seasonally. The demand peak season has passed, and the demand is in the off - season. The import volume of refined and crude lead has increased significantly. [9] - **Nickel**: Indonesia's policy is changeable. The core contradiction lies in the mining end. The RKAB quota in 2026 has decreased significantly, and there are risks in MHP supply. Nickel prices have support at the bottom, but the upside is limited by high inventories at home and abroad. [10] - **Tin**: The import of tin ore from Myanmar has increased significantly, and the import sources are more diversified. The demand in the semiconductor industry is good, but other industries are not performing well, and the overall demand is not good. The social inventory of tin ingots has decreased, and the LME inventory has decreased. [11] - **Lithium Carbonate**: The main contract of lithium carbonate fell significantly on Tuesday. The decline is mainly due to the rumored news of the opening of lithium ore exports in Zimbabwe. The fundamentals of lithium carbonate are still strong, with both supply and demand booming, and the inventory is low. It is recommended to lay out at low prices or hold long positions cautiously. [12] - **Industrial Silicon**: The main contract of industrial silicon fell on Tuesday. The supply and demand are weak, the production capacity is excessive, and the inventory is at a high level. It is priced close to the cost, and it is recommended to operate within an interval, paying attention to the cost support at the bottom. [12] - **Polysilicon**: The main contract of polysilicon fell on Tuesday. The price has returned to the cost - based pricing, and the inventory is continuously accumulating at a high level. It is recommended to hold short positions cautiously or partially take profits. [13] Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Iran and the US have signaled a willingness to resolve the conflict, leading to a narrowing of the risk premium and a decline in oil prices. However, the market is still worried about the impact on the global energy system. The average gasoline price in the US has exceeded $4 per gallon, posing a political risk to the Trump administration. Oil prices will remain at a high - central and high - volatility level in the short term. [14] - **Asphalt**: As oil prices decline, asphalt is likely to follow. There are short - term supply problems, and seasonal demand will increase, driving inventory depletion. The short - term inventory accumulation pressure is limited, and the new contract price is expected to rise significantly after April, supporting the market bottom. The absolute price will continue to fluctuate significantly with crude oil. [14] - **PX**: The shortage of naphtha continues, and overseas PX prices remain strong. With the increase in domestic PX plant maintenance plans, the PX price is expected to remain strong, but the upside may be limited by the increase in PTA plant maintenance plans. [15] - **PTA**: In the peak season, terminal orders and开工 are lower than in previous years, and the negative feedback continues. The PTA cost is still supported, but the downstream filament production reduction has increased. The PTA basis has rebounded slightly, and the negative feedback restricts the price increase. PTA is likely to continue to fluctuate strongly. [15] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Driven by export expectations, ethylene glycol prices rose, but after the decline in oil prices, inventory pressure was reflected in the futures price. Overseas supply is expected to decrease significantly, and the price will remain high - volatile. Attention should be paid to the terminal negative feedback. [15] - **Short - fiber**: Affected by the high - volatility of crude oil prices and negative feedback in the polyester sector, short - fiber prices will continue to fluctuate strongly in the short term, following PTA and other varieties. [16][17] - **Methanol**: The domestic methanol market is strong, and the port basis is strengthening. Affected by the news of the US - Iran peace talks, the energy and chemical futures market has declined. However, due to the obstruction of Iranian exports and unstable Middle East plants, the port inventory is decreasing rapidly. The domestic demand is warming up in the peak season, and the spot is in short supply. The market is strong, but the volatility has increased significantly. [17] - **PP**: The market price has declined. The upstream supply is shrinking, and the downstream demand is increasing, providing support for the price. The market is expected to remain strong, and attention should be paid to the situation of the cease - fire talks. [18] - **LLDPE**: The polyethylene market price has adjusted. The upstream supply is shrinking, and the demand is supported by the traditional peak season. The inventory is depleting rapidly. The market is expected to continue to be strong, but there is inventory pressure in some areas. Geopolitical factors are the key variables for external supply. [18] - **Urea**: The domestic urea market is stable. Affected by external positive factors, the futures market has strengthened, boosting the spot market sentiment. However, the policy of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices is still in place, and the industrial demand is supporting the market. The export is tightening, and the price will continue to fluctuate within a narrow range in the short term. [19] Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The overnight CBOT July soybean contract closed higher. The US Department of Agriculture's planting intention report shows that the estimated soybean planting area in 2026 is 84.7 million acres, lower than the market expectation. The quarterly grain inventory report shows that the soybean inventory on March 1, 2026, is 2.104803 billion bushels, higher than the analyst's estimate. [20] - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The supply and demand of imported soybeans for domestic oil mills in April are balanced, and the inventory is loose. The basis is under seasonal pressure. The far - month oil mill crushing profit supports more purchases of soybeans, and the future supply - demand situation is expected to be loose. For rapeseed meal, as the import of rapeseed increases in the far - month, the supply concern fades, and the price difference between soybean and rapeseed meal widens. It will follow the soybean meal's shock adjustment. [20] - **Oils**: The overnight BMD palm oil closed higher. Indonesia's B50 biodiesel policy has boosted market sentiment. The decline in crude oil prices due to the US - Iran cease - fire intention has put pressure on the vegetable oil premium. The domestic soybean and rapeseed oil spot basis is stable, and the demand is weak. Palm oil exports from Malaysia are strong, and the inventory is expected to decrease significantly. Palm oil will maintain a high - level shock. [21] - **Corn**: The national corn price is slightly weak. The supply and demand situation has not changed significantly, but the market atmosphere is not high. Traders are more willing to sell, and the inventory of downstream deep - processing enterprises is accumulating. The feed enterprises are using more imported and policy - auctioned grains, and the acceptance of high - price corn is decreasing. The unconfirmed news of brown rice auction in early April may limit the corn price. [21] - **Pigs**: The average weight of pigs is increasing, and small - scale farmers are reluctant to sell, while large - scale farms are increasing the supply with a slight weight reduction. The short - term breeding profit is in a loss, and the policy is guiding weight reduction and production reduction. The short - term spot price may continue to weaken, but the long - term expectation is improving. The futures market has risks in the near - month contract, while the long - term contract has stronger support. [22]

Core Insights - The report analyzes the commodity bull market of the 1970s and 1980s, attributing it to the collapse of the monetary credit system, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic mismanagement, which collectively led to a systemic revaluation of assets [1][12] - Understanding this historical cycle is crucial for assessing current asset allocation strategies amid structural challenges in global monetary credit and escalating geopolitical tensions [1][12] Commodity Price Mechanism (1970-1980) - The commodity price surge during this period was driven by three main forces: the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic governance failures [8][12] - The first phase (1970-1972) saw the dismantling of the Bretton Woods system, leading to significant price increases in gold and fertilizers due to supply shortages and increased usage [14][18] - The second phase (1973-1974) was marked by the first oil crisis, where oil prices surged from $2.7 to $13 per barrel, a 381% increase, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply cuts [24][28] - The third phase (1975-1977) experienced economic recession and high inflation, with mixed commodity performance; while many prices fell, oil and coal prices remained strong [31][33] - The fourth phase (1978-1980) was characterized by the second oil crisis, with oil prices reaching $40 per barrel, driven by geopolitical instability and inflation expectations [35][36] Market Reactions - The energy sector consistently outperformed during the commodity bull market, with significant excess returns noted in the energy index during periods of inflation [2][12] - The "Nifty Fifty" phenomenon emerged in the early 1970s, driven by fiscal and monetary expansion, but ultimately collapsed due to macroeconomic reversals and external shocks like the oil crises [12][14] Optimal Assets in Stagflation - Precious metals and oil were identified as optimal assets during stagflation periods, with gold being the most reliable core investment [2][12] - The report suggests that if geopolitical tensions ease, a return to a tech and cyclical market focus may occur, benefiting sectors like non-ferrous metals, construction materials, and semiconductors [12][14] - Conversely, prolonged geopolitical conflicts could lead to stagflation risks, making gold, oil, and chemical sectors critical areas for investment [12][14]

Market Overview - Emerging markets led the decline with a drop of 1.8%, while developed markets fell by 1.5% [1] - The Nasdaq index experienced the largest drop among U.S. indices, down 3.2%, followed by the S&P 500 at 2.1% and the Dow Jones at 0.9% [1] - The S&P 500 index recorded its lowest closing price in 232 days, with a total decline of $4.8 trillion since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, and a year-to-date drop of 10% for the Nasdaq [1] Geopolitical Context - Ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions have created a volatile market environment, with mixed signals from both sides regarding potential negotiations [1] - The uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict has led to rapid shifts in market sentiment, oscillating between panic and calm [1] Investment Strategy - The current market phase is characterized as a risk management period rather than a time for aggressive investment, suggesting a defensive approach while waiting for clearer signals [1] - The report highlights a distorted pricing phase in the market, where assets are preparing for both worst-case macroeconomic scenarios and potential geopolitical easing [1] - The core issue revolves around the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which could alleviate energy prices and inflationary pressures, leading to a significant rebound in previously pressured tech stocks [1] Upcoming Data and Events - Key economic indicators to watch include Japan's March Tokyo CPI on March 31, U.S. ADP employment changes, and the ISM manufacturing index for March [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The report focuses on the differentiation between the upstream of the agricultural industry and the mid - stream of the chemical industry, and provides an overview of mid - view events and industry trends [1][2] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Mid - view Event Overview Production Industry - On March 30, the World Data Organization was established in Beijing, aiming to promote global data cooperation and governance, and explore efficient exchange and reasonable utilization of data. It covers 14 industries and has a global layout and a diversified membership ecosystem [1] - On March 30, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on further implementing the Anti - Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China, aiming to comprehensively rectify "involution - style" competition in key industries such as platform economy, photovoltaic, lithium batteries, and new energy vehicles [1] Service Industry - Hangzhou issued an optimized housing provident fund use policy, which will take effect on April 1, 2026. The maximum housing provident fund loan amount will be increased from 1.3 million yuan to 1.8 million yuan, and the calculation multiple of the individual loanable amount will be adjusted from 15 times to 20 times [1] 2. Industry Overview Upstream - In the non - ferrous metals sector, copper and zinc prices have slightly rebounded - In the agricultural sector, egg prices continue to rise, while pork prices decline - In the energy sector, international crude oil prices have slightly declined [2] Mid - stream - In the chemical industry, the PX operating rate has declined, the polyester operating rate is at a low level, and the PTA operating rate has increased - In the energy sector, the coal consumption of power plants is at a medium level - In the agricultural sector, the operating rate of pig products has increased [2] Downstream - In the real estate sector, the sales of commercial housing in first - and second - tier cities have slightly declined - In the service sector, the number of domestic flights has declined [2] 3. Key Industry Price Index Tracking - The report provides price data for various industries such as agriculture, non - ferrous metals, energy, chemical, and real estate on March 30, including prices of products like corn, eggs, copper, crude oil, etc., along with their year - on - year changes and trends in the past 5 days [34]

Group 1: Hot News - Trump said Iran has agreed to "most of the content" in the "15-point ceasefire plan", and the US is in serious consultations with Iran to end military operations. Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants, oil wells, etc. if no agreement is reached soon. The White House press secretary said Trump hopes to reach an agreement with Iran by April 6 and calls on Arab countries to bear the cost of US military operations against Iran [2] - Iran stated that if its power facilities are attacked, it will cause a power outage in the entire region. Iran's president said ending the war should be based on safeguarding national dignity, interests, and security. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Iran has not had direct negotiations with the US, and the so - called "15 - point ceasefire plan" is "excessive and unreasonable" [2] - China is accelerating the promotion of a new tax - local surtax. The Ministry of Finance first proposed to formulate and revise relevant laws such as the Local Surtax Law in its 2026 work plan [2] - Indonesia's president said during a visit to Japan that Indonesia will officially promote the B50 biodiesel blending policy plan this year [3] - Silicon - manganese plants are reducing production as planned, with most starting to cut production by about 30% on April 1. The total monthly spontaneous emission reduction of national manganese - alloy enterprises is expected to be 221,000 tons. The operating rate of 187 independent silicon - manganese enterprises is 32.01%, a decrease of 4.08% from last week, and the daily output is 27,380 tons, a decrease of 650 tons [3] Group 2: Key Focus and Night - Market Performance - Key focus: Urea, coking coal, polysilicon, PVC, plastic [4] - Night - market performance of commodity sectors: Non - metallic building materials rose 2.58%, precious metals rose 25.19%, oilseeds and oils rose 8.82%, soft commodities rose 2.54%, coal - coking - steel - minerals rose 9.90%, energy rose 7.95%, chemicals rose 15.88%, grains rose 1.04%, and agricultural and sideline products rose 2.90% [4] - Color metals rose 23.20% [5] Group 3: Commodity Futures Plate Positions - The document shows the changes in the positions of commodity futures plates in the past five days, including Wind agricultural and sideline products, Wind grains, Wind chemicals, Wind energy, Wind coal - coking - steel - minerals, Wind color metals, Wind commodity composites, Wind soft commodities, Wind oilseeds and oils, Wind precious metals, and Wind non - metallic building materials [6] Group 4: Performance of Major Asset Classes | Category | Name | Daily Change (%) | Monthly Change (%) | Year - to - date Change (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Equity | Shanghai Composite Index | 0.24 | - 5.76 | - 1.15 | | | SSE 50 | - 0.14 | - 6.79 | - 6.53 | | | CSI 300 | - 0.24 | - 4.64 | - 2.98 | | | CSI 500 | 0.21 | - 10.45 | 3.86 | | | S&P 500 | - 0.39 | - 7.78 | - 7.33 | | | Hang Seng Index | - 0.81 | - 7.06 | - 3.43 | | | German DAX | 1.18 | - 10.76 | - 7.87 | | | Nikkei 225 | - 2.79 | - 11.83 | 3.07 | | | UK FTSE 100 | 1.61 | - 7.17 | 1.98 | | Fixed - income | 10 - year Treasury bond futures | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.49 | | | 5 - year Treasury bond futures | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.31 | | | 2 - year Treasury bond futures | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.09 | | Commodity | CRB Commodity Index | 0.65 | 18.75 | 24.27 | | | WTI Crude Oil | 5.56 | 56.45 | 82.92 | | | London Spot Gold | 0.45 | - 14.49 | 4.52 | | | LME Copper | 0.00 | - 8.28 | - 2.41 | | | Wind Commodity Index | 1.87 | - 18.62 | - 1.17 | | Other | US Dollar Index | 0.33 | 2.93 | 2.28 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | - 1.42 | 54.13 | 104.75 | [7] Group 5: Main Commodity Trends - The document shows the trends of various commodities, including the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), CRB Spot Index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold, London spot silver, LME 3 - month copper, gold - oil ratio, copper - gold ratio, risk premium of stocks, and futures prices of CBOT soybeans and CBOT corn [8]

Key Points - Guizhou Moutai announced a price increase for its Feitian Moutai liquor, raising the sales contract price from 1169 yuan to 1269 yuan per bottle, effective March 31 [2] - Midea Group aims to achieve a revenue of 456.45 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.11%, and a net profit of 43.945 billion yuan, up 14.03%. The company plans to distribute 4.3 yuan per share and repurchase shares worth 6.5 to 13 billion yuan [2] - iQIYI has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its Class A ordinary shares and plans to repurchase up to 100 million USD of its shares within the next 18 months to optimize its capital structure [3] - Tesla launched the TERAFAB superchip factory with a target annual capacity exceeding 1 terawatt of computing power, with an investment of approximately 20 billion USD [9] - Toyota announced a share buyback at 3067 yen per share and plans to increase global production by 6% in April to June to meet demand [12]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **A-share market in China** and its sentiment amid ongoing **geopolitical uncertainties**. The sentiment has continued to decline, impacting the overall market outlook. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Market Sentiment Decline**: The weighted **MSASI** (Morgan Stanley A-share Sentiment Indicator) fell by **5 percentage points** to **41%** as of March 25, 2026, indicating a negative shift in investor sentiment compared to the previous cycle [2][6][13]. 2. **Turnover Trends**: Daily turnover for **ChiNext** increased by **3%** to **RMB 559 billion**, while A-shares rose by **7%** to **RMB 2,181 billion**. However, equity futures open interest decreased by **12%** to **RMB 448 billion** [2][3]. 3. **Inflation Forecasts**: The **China Economic team** revised the 2026 inflation forecasts upward, expecting a rebound in **PPI** (Producer Price Index) to turn positive by mid-2026 due to rising energy and commodity costs. However, this inflation is not expected to drive sustained demand growth [4][13]. 4. **Sector Preferences**: The report emphasizes a preference for **upstream and real asset-linked sectors** such as **Materials, Energy, selected Industrials, and Semiconductors**. The **Energy sector** was upgraded from equal-weight to overweight due to improved market dynamics [14][15]. 5. **Demand and Supply Dynamics**: There is a noted pressure on demand despite nominal price increases. A supply-side-driven price rebound may stall without a corresponding recovery in demand, especially as China faces a global macroeconomic slowdown [15]. 6. **Earnings Challenges**: Major index component companies are experiencing challenges in earnings and return on equity (ROE), particularly in the **Internet/e-commerce sector**, which is heavily represented in the MSCI China index and has been underperforming [15]. Additional Important Insights 1. **Investor Behavior**: The **30-day RSI** (Relative Strength Index) declined by **6%** over the reporting period, indicating weakening momentum in the market [2]. 2. **Net Inflows**: There was a net inflow of **US$4 billion** in southbound trading during March 19-25, contributing to year-to-date net inflows of **US$25.5 billion** [3]. 3. **Earnings Revision Breadth**: The consensus earnings revision breadth remains negative but has shown slight improvement compared to the previous week [2]. 4. **Geopolitical Sensitivity**: The A-share market is viewed as less sensitive to geopolitical uncertainties compared to offshore markets, which supports the preference for A-shares [13]. This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, highlighting the current state of the A-share market, investor sentiment, sector preferences, and macroeconomic factors influencing the market dynamics.