Cotton futures are trading 20 to 30 points higher across most contracts at Wednesday’s midday, with thin October up 67 points. The US dollar index is down $0.032 on the day to $97.720 with crude oil futures $1.35 higher. The Seam reported 2,486 bales sold on Tuesday at an average price of 62.21 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 25 points at 77.65 cents on September 9. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 9/9, with the certified stocks level at 15,474 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was down anothe ...

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Summary of J.P. Morgan Commodity Market Positioning & Flows Industry Overview - The report focuses on the global commodities market, highlighting recent trends in commodity flows and investor positioning as of August 4, 2025 Key Points Global Commodity Market Trends - The estimated value of global commodity market open interest decreased by **3.4% week-over-week (WOW)**, amounting to a decline of **$52 billion**, bringing the total to **$1.48 trillion** [3][9][12] - This decline marks the largest drop in five weeks, influenced by significant outflows in metals and energy markets, particularly crude oil, copper, gold, and natural gas [3][10] Investor Positioning - The net investor position across global commodity futures markets fell by **6.9% WOW**, totaling **$137 billion** [3][15] - Precious metals saw a decrease in net length by **$13.4 billion**, while base metals increased by **15% WOW** to **$24.5 billion** [3][15] - Agricultural markets experienced a **15% decrease** in net positioning, while energy markets saw a **43% increase** in net length [3][15] Commodity-Specific Insights - **Energy Markets**: Open interest value decreased by **$12 billion WOW** to **$642 billion**, primarily due to outflows from crude oil and petroleum products [5][9] - **Precious Metals**: Open interest dropped by **4% WOW** to **$245 billion**, with significant outflows in gold and silver [5][27] - **Base Metals**: Open interest plunged by **9% WOW** to **$169 billion**, heavily impacted by copper market outflows [5][26] - **Agricultural Markets**: Open interest decreased by **2% WOW** to **$321 billion**, driven by weaker prices in soybean and cotton markets [5][29] Tariff and Policy Impacts - The U.S. Administration's recent tariff policies, including a **50% tariff on semi-finished copper products**, have contributed to market volatility and price declines [3][5] - The anticipated continuation of a **90-day pause on U.S.-China tariffs** is expected to influence market sentiment positively [3] Inventory Levels - The Global Commodities Inventory Monitor (GCIM) indicated a slight decline in inventory availability to **59.13 days-of-use**, the lowest for July in the series [3][4][55] - Ex-China inventory availability increased to **50.7 days-of-use**, reflecting rising visible inventories of copper and aluminum [3][4] Price Momentum - Price momentum across commodities was mixed, with sharp decreases in base metals and agricultural commodities, while some energy prices showed resilience [6][10] Market Sentiment - The overall sentiment in the commodities market is cautious, with heightened uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China trade relations and global economic growth [6][10] Additional Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring macroeconomic indicators and geopolitical developments, as they significantly impact commodity flows and investor behavior [3][6][10] This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the J.P. Morgan report on commodity market positioning and flows, providing a comprehensive overview of current trends and investor sentiment in the commodities sector.

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Short - term domestic cotton is supported by late pricing of textile enterprises and low inventory, with the 9 - 1 spread strengthening. Some long - positions are shifted, the near - month price declines, and the far - month price has strong support. The low inventory before the new cotton listing will support the cotton price, but the terminal finished - product inventory pressure in the off - season may limit the upside, and there is also an expected high yield in the far - month. Attention should be paid to the import quota policy and the subsequent cotton destocking, as well as the change of Sino - US tariffs in August [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Cotton Price Forecast and Risk Management - **Price Range Forecast**: The monthly price range of cotton is predicted to be 13,600 - 14,400, with a current 20 - day rolling volatility of 0.0638 and a 3 - year historical percentile of 0.0713 [2]. - **Risk Management Strategies** - **Inventory Management**: For enterprises with high inventory worried about price drops, they can short Zhengzhou cotton futures (CF2509) at 14,200 - 14,400 with a 50% hedging ratio, and sell call options (CF509C14400) at 180 - 220 with a 75% hedging ratio [2]. - **Procurement Management**: For enterprises with low procurement inventory, they can buy Zhengzhou cotton futures (CF2509) at 13,600 - 13,700 with a 50% hedging ratio, and sell put options (CF509P13600) at 100 - 150 with a 75% hedging ratio [2]. Core Contradictions - **Positive Factors**: High tariffs have led to a significant decline in cotton imports this year, and the de - stocking of Xinjiang cotton is fast. As of July 15, the national cotton industrial and commercial inventory is 342.45 million tons, with an expected tight - balance at the end of the year. Also, late pricing of textile factories supports the cotton price [3][4]. - **Negative Factors**: Downstream gauze factories continue to reduce production, yarn prices rise with cotton prices, fabric factories replenish inventory slightly but坯布 inventory accumulates, and the terminal sales are sluggish. The new cotton in Xinjiang is in the boll - setting stage with good growth, leading to an optimistic production expectation for the new year [5]. Futures and Price Indexes - **Futures Prices**: Cotton 01 closed at 14,115 with a 0.36% increase; Cotton 05 at 14,040 with a 0.36% increase; Cotton 09 at 14,170 with a 0.07% increase; Yarn 01 at 20,280 with a 0.07% increase; Yarn 09 at 20,370 with a 0.05% increase. Yarn 05 closed at 20,250 with a - 100% change [5][6]. - **Price Spreads**: Cotton basis is 1379 with a - 24 change; Cotton 01 - 05 spread is 75 with no change; Cotton 05 - 09 spread is - 130 with a 40 change; Cotton 09 - 01 spread is 55 with a - 40 change; Cotton - yarn spread is 6190 with no change; Domestic - foreign cotton spread is 1835 with a 20 change; Domestic - foreign yarn spread is - 479 with no change [7]. - **Price Indexes**: CCI 3128B is 15,549 with a - 0.09% change; CCI 2227B is 13,659 with a - 0.04% change; CCI 2129B is 15,862 with a - 0.11% change; FCI Index S is 13,994 with a 0.52% change; FCI Index M is 13,803 with a 0.55% change; FCI Index L is 13,519 with a 0.39% change [8].

Group 1: Core Agreement - Chevron Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation are set to sign a $34 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesia, enhancing economic and strategic ties between the two countries [1][9] - The MoU aims to build long-term partnerships that extend beyond traditional trade, focusing on investment, technology transfer, and energy resilience [2] Group 2: Energy Cooperation - The agreement emphasizes energy collaboration, with ExxonMobil increasing oil output from the Cepu block by 30,000 barrels per day (bpd), raising total output to 180,000 bpd, which constitutes 25% of Indonesia's national oil production [3] - Chevron is expected to facilitate technology exchange and future exploration activities, aligning with Indonesia's goals for energy self-sufficiency and sustainability [4] Group 3: Agricultural Trade - The MoU includes provisions for Indonesia to import major U.S. agricultural commodities such as soybeans, corn, and cotton, enhancing food security for Indonesia and providing U.S. farmers with a reliable export market [5] - This agricultural aspect of the agreement reflects a commitment to stability in trade relations amid global uncertainties [5] Group 4: Geopolitical Implications - The $34 billion deal signals the U.S.'s strategic intent to strengthen engagement with Southeast Asia, crucial for Indo-Pacific stability [6] - The timing of the agreement coincides with the U.S. preparing to impose new tariffs, highlighting the importance of securing cooperative trade partners like Indonesia [6] Group 5: Long-term Outlook - The scale and diversity of the MoU suggest a long-term agenda for commercial growth and strategic alignment, likely shaping the U.S.-Indonesia relationship for years to come [7]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the agricultural sector in Brazil and São Paulo Core Insights - The agricultural sector in Brazil has shown resilience and growth, contributing significantly to GDP despite overall economic slowdowns, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2011 to 2020 [35] - Agricultural exports increased by 35.6% in 2022 compared to the previous year, highlighting the sector's importance in the economy [54] - The report emphasizes the need for policies that enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusivity in the agrifood sector [27] Economic Performance of the Agricultural Sector - Brazil's GDP was recorded at 7.6 trillion reais in 2020, with a growth rate of 3.0%, a significant decrease from 12.6% in 2011 [31] - The agricultural sector's value added grew by 39.9% in 2020, indicating its dynamic role in the economy [35] - In 2020, the agricultural sector contributed 5.7% to Brazil's total GDP, an increase of 1.6 percentage points over ten years [37] Evaluation of Agricultural Support in São Paulo (2017-2021) - The report utilizes OECD methodology to assess monetary transfers to agriculture in São Paulo, focusing on Producer Support Estimates (PSE), Consumer Support Estimates (CSE), Total Support Estimates (TSE), and General Service Support Estimates (GSSE) [79] - The analysis covers the impact of state government agricultural policies on producers and consumers, excluding national policies [79] - The PSE for São Paulo includes market price support and budget support, with a focus on key products like orange, soybeans, sugar, beef, and pork [100]

Core Viewpoint - The escalation of trade tensions due to new tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and China is expected to significantly impact various sectors, leading to increased costs for consumers and potential disruptions in the global economy [1][4]. Automobiles - The automobile sector will be heavily affected, with Canada and Mexico accounting for approximately 47% of U.S. auto imports and 54% of car part imports [6]. - U.S. carmakers could see a reduction of 10-25% in their annual EBITDA due to the new tariffs, with potential increases of up to $12,000 in the price of new cars [7]. - ETFs like First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF (CARZ) are likely to face pressure [7]. Agriculture - The agricultural export sector, valued at $191 billion, is threatened by the tariffs, particularly affecting imports of grains, meats, and dairy products from Canada and Mexico [8]. - The tariffs are expected to increase grocery prices, especially since Mexico is a key supplier of various produce to the U.S. [9]. - The Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (DBA) is anticipated to experience rough trading conditions [9]. Homebuilding - Tariffs will raise the costs of building materials, leading to a projected increase of 4-6% in homebuilding costs over the next year, which will negatively impact profitability [10]. - Companies like D.R. Horton (DHI), Toll Brothers (TOL), and Lennar (LEN), along with ETFs such as iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) and SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), will be affected [10][11]. Aerospace - The aerospace industry will face increased production costs due to retaliatory tariffs from major buyers like China, Mexico, and Canada [12]. - Companies such as Boeing (BA) and Airbus, along with suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems and Hexcel, will see higher raw material costs [12]. - The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is likely to be negatively impacted [12]. Retail - Major retailers, including Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Best Buy (BBY), and Costco (COST), are expected to face higher prices due to tariffs on consumer goods sourced from China and Mexico [13]. - Over 80% of toys sold in the U.S. are made in China, making retailers vulnerable to increased costs [14]. - Walmart's grocery business could also see rising costs, as Mexico supplies a significant portion of U.S. fruit and vegetable imports [14]. Energy - The energy sector will experience increased costs due to a 10% tariff on Canadian energy exports, which could raise prices for heating, electricity, and fuel for American consumers [15]. - ETFs like United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) and Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) are expected to be adversely affected [15].