Core Insights - Global capital markets experienced a majority increase during the Spring Festival holiday, with indices in countries like South Korea, the UK, and France reaching historical highs [1] - The situation surrounding Trump's tariffs remains uncertain, and the outlook for US-Iran conflict appears increasingly pessimistic, contributing to significant rises in international gold, silver, and oil prices, with silver increasing nearly 17% [1] Market Performance Summary - **Dow Jones Index**: Decreased by 1.31% from 49,451.98 to 48,804.06 [2] - **Nasdaq Index**: Slight increase of 0.13% from 22,597.15 to 22,627.27 [2] - **S&P 500 Index**: Marginal increase of 0.07% from 6,832.76 to 6,837.75 [2] - **Hang Seng Index**: Increased by 2.30% from 26,472.19 to 27,081.93 [2] - **Hang Seng Tech Index**: Increased by 1.11% from 5,326.23 to 5,385.35 [2] - **Nikkei 225 Index**: Decreased by 0.20% from 56,941.97 to 56,825.70 [2] - **KOSPI (Korea Composite Index)**: Increased by 6.16% from 5,507.03 to 5,846.09, reaching a new high [2] - **DAX (Germany)**: Increased by 0.54% from 24,852.69 to 24,986.58 [2] - **CAC 40 (France)**: Increased by 1.90% from 8,340.56 to 8,499.01, briefly reaching a new high [2] - **FTSE 100 (UK)**: Increased by 2.71% from 10,402.44 to 10,684.74, briefly reaching a new high [2] Commodity Price Changes - **London Gold Spot**: Increased by 5.87% from 4,946.12 to 5,236.38 [2] - **London Silver Spot**: Increased by 16.81% from 76.11 to 88.91 [2] - **ICE Brent Crude Oil**: Increased by 5.48% from 67.54 to 71.24 [2] - **WTI Crude Oil**: Increased by 6.05% from 62.65 to 66.44 [2] Futures and Cryptocurrency - **A50 Futures**: Increased by 1.00% from 14,719.00 to 14,866.00 [2] - **Bitcoin**: Decreased by 6.74% from 69,129.99 to 64,473.14 [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The report presents the price and cumulative percentage change of various commodities, stock market indices, and other important indicators during the Spring Festival holiday in the overseas market [2] Summaries by Related Catalogs Commodities - NYMEX crude oil closed at $66.31 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 5.57% during the holiday [2] - NYMEX natural gas closed at $2.99 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 6.41% during the holiday [2] - COMEX gold closed at $5130.00 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.31% during the holiday [2] - COMEX silver closed at $84.57 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 9.45% during the holiday [2] - LME copper closed at $12964.00 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 0.25% during the holiday [2] - LME zinc closed at $3382.50 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.20% during the holiday [2] - LME nickel closed at $17435.00 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 2.59% during the holiday [2] - LME aluminum closed at $3102.50 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 0.39% during the holiday [2] - LME tin closed at $46559.00 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 0.62% during the holiday [2] - LME lead closed at $1965.00 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 0.35% during the holiday [2] - TSI iron ore CFR China (62% iron powder) closed at $95.30 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 1.60% during the holiday [2] - CBOT soybeans closed at $1153.75 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.67% during the holiday [2] - CBOT corn closed at $428.00 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 0.87% during the holiday [2] - CBOT soybean oil closed at $59.34 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 3.80% during the holiday [2] - CBOT soybean meal closed at $314.20 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.58% during the holiday [2] - CBOT wheat closed at $581.75 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 5.97% during the holiday [2] - CBOT rice closed at $10.52 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 4.54% during the holiday [2] - ICE 11 - sugar closed at $13.86 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 2.29% during the holiday [2] - ICE 2 - cotton closed at $65.55 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 2.13% during the holiday [2] Stock Market - The S&P 500 closed at 6909.51 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.07% during the holiday [2] - The Nasdaq Index closed at 22886.07 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.51% during the holiday [2] - The UK FTSE 100 closed at 10686.89 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 2.30% during the holiday [2] - The French CAC40 closed at 8515.49 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 2.45% during the holiday [2] - The German DAX closed at 25260.69 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 1.39% during the holiday [2] - The Nikkei 225 closed at 56825.70 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 0.20% during the holiday [2] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26413.35 on February 20, with a cumulative decrease of 0.58% during the holiday [2] Other Important Indicators - The US dollar index closed at 97.74 on February 20, with a cumulative increase of 0.91% during the holiday [2]

Group 1: Hot News - Trump will impose a 10% tariff on all goods exported to the US by Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting from February 1st, 2026, and the tariff will increase to 25% by June 1st, 2026, until an agreement on "fully and completely purchasing Greenland" is reached [3] - White House economic advisor Hasset downplayed the federal criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell, saying he expects "no problem" [3] - Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting to listen to the progress of the special action to boost consumption and study measures to promote consumption [3] - US envoy Witkoff revealed that the US has sent a direct message to Iran, stating that Iran's economic situation is severe and suggesting diplomatic solutions to relevant issues [3] Group 2: Key Focus - Key commodities to focus on are crude oil, tin, nickel, styrene, and rapeseed oil [4] Group 3: Night Session Performance - Night session performance of commodity futures: Non-metallic building materials rose 1.98%, precious metals 35.75%, oilseeds and fats 7.51%, soft commodities 2.88%, non-ferrous metals 26.49%, coal, coke, and steel ore 9.47%, energy 2.23%, chemicals 9.61%, grains 1.09%, and agricultural and sideline products 2.98% [4] Group 4: Plate Position - Changes in commodity futures plate positions in the past five days are presented in the data [5] Group 5: Performance of Major Asset Classes - Performance of major asset classes: Shanghai Composite Index had a daily decline of 0.33%, a monthly increase of 3.35%, and a year-to-date increase of 3.35%; other indices and assets also had corresponding changes [6] Group 6: Trends of Major Commodities - Trends of major commodities such as the Baltic Dry Index, CRB Spot Index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold, LME copper, etc. are shown in the data [7]

Report Summary 1. Hot News - Li Qiang chaired a meeting of the leading group for the compilation of the Outline Draft of the 15th Five - Year Plan, emphasizing the planning of major projects to boost future development and current economic stability [2] - The People's Bank of China kept the one - year and five - year Loan Prime Rates (LPR) unchanged at 3% and 3.5% respectively for seven consecutive months [2] - Four futures exchanges will temporarily exempt certain handling fees for most futures varieties from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and the China Financial Futures Exchange will halve some handling fees [2] - Federal Reserve Governor Milan said the need for a 50 - basis - point interest rate cut has weakened [2] - US President Trump will meet with senior national security officials, and Russia's Foreign Ministry is evacuating the families of diplomats in Venezuela [2] 2. Sector Performance - Key sectors to watch: silver, rapeseed oil, ethylene glycol, Shanghai nickel, and PVC [3] - Night trading performance: different commodity futures sectors showed varying degrees of increase, with the precious metals sector leading at 33.87%, followed by the non - ferrous metals sector at 24.53%, and the coal, coke, steel, and ore sector at 10.46% [3] 3. Sector Positions - The chart shows the changes in commodity futures sector positions in the past five days, but specific data is not described in text [4] 4. Performance of Major Asset Classes | Asset Class | Name | Daily Return (%) | Monthly Return (%) | Annual Return (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Equity | Shanghai Composite Index | 0.69 | 0.74 | 16.87 | | | SSE 50 | 0.53 | 1.70 | 12.49 | | | CSI 300 | 0.95 | 1.88 | 17.20 | | | CSI 500 | 1.20 | 3.19 | 26.72 | | | S&P 500 | 0.64 | 0.43 | 16.95 | | | Hang Seng Index | 0.43 | - 0.22 | 28.62 | | | German DAX | - 0.05 | 1.85 | 21.94 | | | Nikkei 225 | 1.81 | 0.30 | 26.34 | | | UK FTSE 100 | - 0.32 | 1.50 | 20.71 | | Fixed - income | 10 - year Treasury Bond Futures | - 0.09 | 0.04 | - 0.87 | | | 5 - year Treasury Bond Futures | - 0.06 | 0.11 | - 0.64 | | | 2 - year Treasury Bond Futures | - 0.02 | 0.08 | - 0.50 | | Commodity | WTI Crude Oil | 2.49 | - 0.80 | - 19.45 | | | London Spot Gold | 2.37 | 5.34 | 69.35 | | | LME Copper | 0.25 | 6.58 | 35.64 | | | Wind Commodity Index | 4.40 | 12.78 | 50.89 | | Other | US Dollar Index | - 0.46 | - 1.19 | - 9.42 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | 0.00 | - 8.81 | - 14.06 | [5] 5. Stock Market Risk Preference and Commodity Trends - The report presents charts of stock market risk preference and major commodity trends, including the Baltic Dry Index, CRB Spot Index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold and silver, LME copper, and agricultural futures, but specific data is not described in text [6]

Core Viewpoint - Ukraine has tentatively agreed to a peace agreement proposed by the United States, although some details still need further discussion [1][5][19] Group 1: Agreement Progress - The initial 28-point plan proposed by the Trump administration was reduced to 19 points after negotiations in Geneva [3][19] - Key contentious issues, such as territorial disputes and Ukraine's security guarantees, remain unresolved and will require final decisions from the leaders of the U.S. and Ukraine [3][7] - Ukraine's response to the 19-point draft was not a full acceptance but rather a consideration, indicating ongoing disagreements despite the reduction in terms [3][5] Group 2: International Reactions - The U.S. administration has expressed confidence in the negotiations, with officials stating that Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of the peace agreement [5][9] - European nations, including the UK, France, and Germany, have proposed revisions to the plan, emphasizing that territorial issues should be addressed post-conflict and advocating for security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 [11] - Russia's President Putin indicated that the 28-point plan could serve as a basis for negotiations but criticized the European proposals as unconstructive, suggesting a cautious stance from Russia [13][14] Group 3: Market Reactions - The announcement of the peace agreement led to a notable decline in oil prices, reflecting market expectations for reduced uncertainty in energy supply due to the conflict [15][19] - European stock markets reacted positively, with major indices rising, while U.S. stock futures showed mixed results, indicating differing regional impacts from the potential resolution of the conflict [15][19] Group 4: Future Considerations - Historical attempts at ceasefire agreements have failed due to mutual accusations of violations, raising concerns about the feasibility of the current agreement [17][19] - Key upcoming dates, such as the November 27 deadline for Ukraine's acceptance of the plan and potential meetings between U.S. and Russian representatives, will be critical in determining the agreement's future [17][19]

Hot News - Since the second term of President Trump, the Chinese and US heads of state have maintained regular exchanges. The recent call, initiated by the US, had a positive, friendly, and constructive atmosphere, which is important for the stable development of Sino-US relations [2] - Maersk's CEO is encouraged by the peace process in Gaza. Navigation freedom in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait has been established, and trade routes have returned to normal. The Suez Canal is the preferred passage for Maersk and its customers [2] - A US official said that the Ukrainian delegation has reached an agreement on the terms of a possible peace deal with the US, with some minor details remaining [2] - Federal Reserve Governor Milan believes that the economy needs significant interest rate cuts and hopes employment data will convince other Fed members to do so. The Fed should quickly lower interest rates to a neutral level [2] - US private-sector employers cut an average of 13,500 jobs per week in the past four weeks, an acceleration from the previous week's data showing a loss of 2,500 jobs per week [2] Key Focus - The commodities to focus on are lithium carbonate, corn, coking coal, Shanghai copper, and Shanghai gold [3] Night Session Performance - Non-metallic building materials rose 3.16%, precious metals 29.30%, oilseeds 9.90%, non-ferrous metals 22.26%, soft commodities 2.87%, coal, coking, and steel ore 12.79%, energy 3.06%, chemicals 11.08%, grains 1.42%, and agricultural and sideline products 4.16% [3] Plate Holdings - The chart shows the five-day changes in commodity futures plate holdings from November 19 to November 25, 2025 [4] Performance of Major Asset Classes - In the equity category, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.87% daily, -2.14% monthly, and 15.46% annually; the Hang Seng Index rose 0.69% daily, -0.05% monthly, and 29.09% annually [5] - In the fixed-income category, the 10-year Treasury futures fell 0.08% daily, -0.42% monthly, and -0.65% annually [5] - In the commodity category, the CRB Commodity Index fell 0.54% daily, -2.69% monthly, and -0.79% annually; London spot gold fell 0.07% daily, rose 3.23% monthly, and 57.46% annually [5] - In other categories, the US Dollar Index fell 0.39% daily, rose 0.08% monthly, and fell 7.99% annually; the CBOE Volatility Index was flat daily, rose 17.66% monthly, and 18.27% annually [5] Trends of Major Commodities - The report presents the trends of major commodities, including the Baltic Dry Index, CRB Spot Index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold, LME copper, and more [6]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights a strong performance in commodities, with a notable increase in copper prices, while equity markets show a divergence in performance across regions, particularly with European markets outperforming the US and Japan [1][2]. Group 1: Asset Performance - Commodity prices continued to strengthen, with the CRB/Nanhua index rising and the increase in COMEX copper closing at a significant 10.9% [1]. - Equity performance showed increased divergence, with US stocks declining while the dollar strengthened [1]. - A-shares and Hong Kong stocks exhibited a strong positive correlation with US and Japanese stocks, while A-shares showed a strong negative correlation with Chinese government bonds [1]. Group 2: Equity Markets - European stock markets outperformed those in the US and Japan, with the German DAX and STOXX50 leading the gains, while US stocks experienced a broad pullback [2]. - Emerging markets saw strong performances from Vietnam and South Korea, with the Ho Chi Minh index rising by 5.1% and the Korean Composite Index increasing by 4.0% [2]. - In contrast, other emerging markets like India and Brazil showed weaker performance, with Brazil's IBOVESPA dropping by 3.6% [2]. Group 3: Bond Markets - China's bond market exhibited a "bear flat" pattern, with AAA-rated credit bond yields decreasing in the short term and increasing in the long term [2]. - The US bond market showed a "bear steep" pattern, with a rise in the 10-year Treasury yield influenced by inflation expectations, while the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September decreased compared to the previous week [2]. Group 4: Commodities and Currency - Commodity prices continued to rise, with 12 out of 14 types of futures contracts increasing, particularly in copper, coking coal, and silver, while nickel saw a decline of 1.1% [3]. - Since the beginning of the year, copper has shown a cumulative increase of 39.2%, with inventory levels for gold and silver decreasing [3]. - The US dollar index rose by 0.9%, reversing its previous depreciation, while the euro, pound, and yen depreciated against the dollar, although they have appreciated relative to the dollar since the start of the year [3].