Group 1: Stock Market Performance - In 2025, the three major U.S. stock indices achieved double-digit gains, marking the third consecutive year of increases, driven by tariff uncertainties and excitement around AI stocks [3][4] - The S&P 500 index rose by 16.39%, the Nasdaq by 20.36%, and the Dow Jones by 12.97% [4] Group 2: Currency Trends - The U.S. dollar index fell by over 9% in 2025, marking the largest annual decline since 2017, influenced by interest rate cuts and trade policy uncertainties under President Trump [5] - The euro appreciated by over 13% against the dollar during the same period [5] Group 3: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates after extensive discussions on economic risks, with expectations of only one more rate cut in the following year [6][7] Group 4: Precious Metals Performance - Gold experienced its largest annual increase in 46 years, rising approximately 64%, while silver surged by about 147%, marking its strongest annual performance ever [8] - Platinum and palladium also saw significant gains, with platinum increasing over 122% and palladium rising more than 75% [8] Group 5: Commodity Market Trends - LME copper prices rose by 42%, achieving the largest annual increase in 16 years, driven by supply concerns and a weaker dollar [9] - CBOT soybeans recorded their first annual gain in three years, increasing nearly 4% due to China's return to the U.S. market [10] - Oil prices fell nearly 20%, marking the largest annual decline since 2020, influenced by oversupply expectations and geopolitical tensions [11] Group 6: Agricultural Commodities - ICE cotton futures fell by 6% for the fourth consecutive year due to ample global supply and trade uncertainties [12] - ICE raw sugar prices dropped by 22% in 2025, primarily due to increased production leading to a global supply surplus [13]

Commodity Prices - Aluminum futures increased from 1969.5 to 2161.8, a rise of 9.76% [3] - Lithium futures rose from 1584 to 1695.5, marking a 7.04% increase [3] - Brent crude oil decreased from 61.22 to 60.8, a decline of 0.69% [3] - Natural gas prices fell from 3.852 to 3.641, a drop of 5.48% [3] Stock Market Indices - The Hang Seng Index increased from 25630.54 to 26338.47, reflecting a growth of 2.76% [3] - The S&P 500 index decreased from 6896.24 to 6858.47, a decline of 0.55% [3] - The Nasdaq index fell from 23419.08 to 23235.629, a decrease of 0.78% [3] Foreign Exchange Rates - The US Dollar Index rose from 98.3 to 98.49, an increase of 0.19% [3] - The Euro to US Dollar exchange rate decreased from 1.1737 to 1.1716, a decline of 0.18% [3] - The CNH to US Dollar rate fell from 6.9843 to 6.9704, a decrease of 0.20% [3] Bond Yields - The yield on 2-year US Treasury bonds decreased from 104.4296 to 104.3711, a drop of 0.06% [3] - The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds fell from 112.6093 to 112.1875, a decline of 0.37% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing "shutdown" crisis in the U.S. government has heightened expectations for interest rate cuts, leading to increased risk aversion in the market, as evidenced by the surge in gold prices and strong performance in major overseas stock markets, including Chinese concept stocks [1]. Market Performance Summary - **Gold Prices**: COMEX gold rose from $3883.9 to $4039.9, marking a 4.02% increase during the holiday period [1]. - **Copper Prices**: COMEX copper increased from $4.8810 to $5.0670, reflecting a 3.81% rise [1]. - **Aluminum Prices**: LME aluminum prices went up from $2664.5 to $2750.5, a 3.23% increase [1]. - **Stock Indices**: The DAX 30 index rose from 23775.12 to 24597.13, a 3.46% increase, while the Nasdaq increased from 22591.154 to 23043.379, a 2.00% rise [1]. - **Oil Prices**: Brent crude oil decreased slightly from $66.78 to $66.08, a 1.05% drop, while U.S. crude oil fell from $63.18 to $62.19, a 1.57% decrease [2]. Commodity Performance Summary - **Palm Oil**: Palm oil prices increased from 4369 to 4546, a 4.05% rise [1]. - **Soybean Oil**: CBOT soybean oil rose from 49.67 to 51.34, a 3.36% increase [1]. - **Natural Gas**: U.S. natural gas prices increased from $3.253 to $3.341, a 2.71% rise [1]. - **Zinc Prices**: LME zinc prices rose from $2917.5 to $2995.0, a 2.66% increase [1].

Core Insights - ICE cotton prices have fallen to a three-week low, raising questions about whether the upcoming USDA export sales report could provide a turnaround for the declining cotton market [1] - The impact of monsoon rains in Pakistan is being monitored, as it may lead to new supply challenges in the cotton market [1] Group 1 - ICE cotton prices have reached a three-week low, indicating a bearish trend in the market [1] - The USDA export net sales report scheduled for Thursday is anticipated to influence cotton prices, potentially reversing the current downward trend [1] - The situation in Pakistan, particularly the monsoon rains, could create additional supply issues for the cotton industry [1]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View - ICE cotton has rebounded due to the recovery of overall risk appetite in the financial and commodity markets, but the lack of obvious fundamental drivers and factors like good US cotton growth and weak global consumption prospects limit its upside potential [1][6][19]. - Domestic cotton futures have risen significantly with an expanding 9 - 1 spread, mainly driven by concerns over tight old - crop inventories. The bullish sentiment in the domestic commodity market has strengthened this positive factor, showing a stronger near - term and weaker long - term trend in futures. However, the accelerated rise is more influenced by technical buying and market sentiment than fundamentals, and there is a risk of decline when market sentiment cools or fundamental negatives appear [2][19]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Data | Futures | Opening Price | High Price | Low Price | Closing Price | Change | Change Rate (%) | Volume (Lots) | Volume Change (Lots) | Open Interest (Lots) | Open Interest Change (Lots) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ICE Cotton Main Contract | 67.44 | 69.15 | 67.36 | 68.76 | 1.34 | 1.99 | 89187 | - 1938 | 152744 | 1339 | | Zhengzhou Cotton Main Contract | 13880 | 14375 | 13765 | 14270 | 385 | 2.77 | 1456374 | 487140 | 580773 | 25216 | | Cotton Yarn Main Contract | 20070 | 20600 | 19980 | 20520 | 425 | 2.11 | 39318 | 3115 | 19058 | - 3547 | [5] 3.2 Fundamental Analysis 3.2.1 International Cotton Situation - **ICE Cotton**: Rebounded this week due to the recovery of overall risk appetite in the financial and commodity markets, and supported by commercial bargain - hunting [1][6]. - **US Cotton Weekly Export Sales Data**: As of the week ending July 10, 2024/25 US upland cotton weekly contracts decreased by 93% week - on - week and 89% compared to the four - week average. 2025/26 US upland cotton weekly contracts were 1.66 tons. The total signed sales volume of 2024/25 US upland and Pima cotton accounted for 108% of the annual forecast export volume, and the cumulative export shipment volume accounted for 90% of the total annual contracts [7]. - **Other Cotton - Producing and Consuming Countries**: - **India**: Sowing progress is slightly slower than last year. Cotton planting area as of July 11 was 9.3 million hectares. Cotton textile product exports in June decreased by 4% month - on - month and 3% year - on - year, and ready - made garment exports decreased by 13% month - on - month [8]. - **Brazil**: The US tariff increase on Brazilian goods has raised concerns in the domestic textile industry. The trading of new cotton in the 2025 season is slow, and farmers have sold about 70% of the total output [9]. - **Pakistan**: Cotton import demand is moderate. Local cotton production is expected to be between 6.5 - 7.5 million bales, and the price of new cotton in Punjab in 2025/26 is about 16,500 - 16,700 rupees per mound [9]. - **Bangladesh**: Focusing on US tariff negotiations. Cotton imports in June were 12.3 tons, lower than in May and the same period last year. The cumulative imports in the first 11 months of this year increased by 11% compared to the same period in 2023/24 [10]. - **Southeast Asian Textile Industry Startup Rates**: As of the week ending July 18, the startup rates of textile enterprises in India, Vietnam, and Pakistan were 73%, 64%, and 62% respectively [11]. 3.2.2 Domestic Cotton Situation - **Cotton Spot Market**: Spot trading is weak, but prices have risen sharply. Spinning mills mainly make rigid - demand purchases, and some large spinning mills locked in basis prices for better procurement on July 16 [12]. - **Cotton Warehouse Receipts**: As of July 18, there were 9532 registered warehouse receipts and 223 pending warehouse receipts for No. 1 cotton, totaling 9755 receipts, equivalent to 409,710 tons [13]. - **Downstream Market**: The price of pure - cotton yarn has continued to rise, and actual transactions are gradually following up. The profit of spinning mills has not improved significantly, and the startup rate of inland spinning mills has continued to decline. The off - season in the cotton - fabric market continues, with low startup rates, slow sales, and increasing inventory [14]. 3.3 Operation Suggestions - ICE cotton needs to wait for a driver to break through the oscillation range this year. For domestic cotton, continue to monitor the profit, startup rate, and finished - product inventory of downstream textile enterprises, especially the startup rate of Xinjiang spinning mills. Pay attention to supply - related policies (such as reserve policies and import quota policies) and demand - related policies (such as "anti - involution" in the industrial sector). Be aware of the risk of decline when market sentiment cools or fundamental negatives appear [19].

Core Insights - ICE raw sugar futures fell by 1.37%, closing at 15.88 cents per pound on Friday, June 27 [1] - ICE white sugar futures increased by 1.89% during the same period [1] - ICE Arabica coffee futures decreased by 5.19%, while coffee "C" futures dropped by 3.95% [1] - Robusta coffee futures also saw a decline of 2.11% [1] - New York cocoa futures rose by 9.52%, reaching $8,947 per ton, continuing an upward trend [1] - London cocoa futures increased by 6.88% [1] - ICE cotton futures experienced a rise of 3.93% [1]