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Industry Research Institute Morning Meeting Highlights

Date: February 18, 2025

Macroeconomic Analysis

• Dollar Index: Expected to remain weak in the short term due to hawkish Fed comments on inflation and weaker-than-expected retail sales data; however, dampened tariff expectations also contribute to dollar weakness.
• Global Risk Appetite: Continues to rise as global risk appetite strengthens.
• Domestic Economic Outlook: China’s January financing data exceeded expectations. Corporate sector credit demand improved significantly, signaling a strong start to the economy. Trade conflict concerns eased, contributing to a weaker dollar and a more stable RMB. Market sentiment remains positive with continued capital inflows.

🔬 Financial and Equity Analysis

📊 Stock Market Indices
• Market Sentiment: Improved due to a positive entrepreneurial meeting. Economic strength is supported by strong January financing data. Higher market sentiment and capital inflows drive the market.
• Recommendation: Cautioned to be short-term cautious when buying.

🧠 Gold and Precious Metals
• Gold (Au): Exhibited volatility last week, oscillating near 675–680. Short-term bearish factors: profit-taking pressure and weakening tariff policy impact. Still seen as cautious short-term buy due to currency hedging benefits and geopolitical uncertainty.
• Silver (Ag): Lacked luster compared to gold. Reacted much slower to gold’s reversal, leading to significant drops. Long-term fundamentals still supportive, but traders are advised to watch for possible volatility.

📌 Materials and Industrial Metals

📊 Steel: Prices for steel futures markets are still weak. Though the market sentiment slowly回暖 after events like the Lantern Festival, overall purchase volumes remain low. Steel production continues to rise. Costs are supported by iron ore prices, but declining coke prices signal potential challenges.

📊 Iron Ore: Market sentiment struggled. Although prices were weaker, Iron ore is anticipated to stabilize with the steel sector. Detailed adjustments are provided based on ore production and global shipping realities.

📊 Silicon/Manganese: Marginal declines noted. Steel demand remains strong. Closing prices met expectations, though market remains cautious due to Mn ore pressure. Current market inventories report lower inventory levels.

🌿 Energy & Commodity Analysis

• Crude Oil: OPEC+ is mulling delaying production increases. Current tensions in the oil market result in cautious price movements.
• PX (Paraxylene): High domestic capacity utilization suppresses PX prices. Nevertheless, international gas demand may provide a long-term outlook.
• PTA (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Elevated inventories limit upside potential unless export volumes support recovery. Short-term drivers follow crude oil trends.
• Ethylene Glycol: Accumulated from elevated import arrival rates. Market expects stabilization pending downstream demand recovery.

🔬 Short Fiber (PPT Fibers): Demand remains modest. Despite near-normal inventories, concerns about future demand limits appreciation unless crude oil price does a better job supporting the market.

🌾 Agricultural Products

📊 US Soybeans: Sluggish export data and lower-than-expected projections from Brazil led to meager gains. Concerns about drought-damaged crops weigh heavily.

📊 Palm Oil: Palm oil demand is dampened due to accelerating inventory buildup. Besides, the supply outlook remains tight. Still, need to wait for data on China import volumes.

📊 Corn and Rice: Prices are volatile but mostly holding steady. Concerns about supply and demand do not appear to necessitate sharp adjustments.

🐷 Pig Prices: The market remains sensitive to potential outbreaks and operational restrictions. Market sentiment leans toward short-term price declines due to oversupply and weak demand.

Disclaimer:
All market views, conclusions, and recommendations are subject to change without notice. This report does not constitute investment advice and should not be relied upon for decision-making. Invest responsibly and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decisions.