Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Economic Work Conference has set clear goals for economic development in 2026, emphasizing the need for financial institutions to support key areas such as domestic demand expansion, technological innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises, thereby providing guidance for the futures market [1] Group 1: Service to Regional Economic Development - The company has committed to serving the regional economic development by leveraging its financial advantages since its change of control to Wuhan Financial Holding Group in 2023, focusing on the local economy [1] - A comprehensive service system named "1+N" has been established, centered around Yangtze River International Trade Group, extending services to upstream and downstream enterprises and local key industry clients, creating an ecosystem that promotes production through finance [1] - The integration of futures, spot, insurance, and credit tools aims to provide a one-stop financial and derivative solution for real enterprises, helping them manage price volatility risks and stabilize operational expectations [1] Group 2: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience - The company emphasizes risk management capability as a core focus, providing tailored hedging solutions and optimizing inventory management to enhance supply chain risk prevention [2] - Efforts are made to lower participation barriers and organize specialized training for small and medium-sized enterprises to encourage the effective use of futures tools for stable operations [2] Group 3: Digital Transformation and Data Empowerment - The company is implementing a technology innovation strategy by utilizing big data and artificial intelligence to improve risk warning mechanisms and enhance the precision and timeliness of financial services [2] - Aiming to build an intelligent service model that covers the entire industry chain, the company focuses on ensuring financial resources are accurately directed to key areas and weak links in the real economy [2] - Collaboration with universities and research institutions is being deepened to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals, providing strong talent support for high-quality industry development [2] Group 4: Open Development and Financial Collaboration - The company is committed to an open cooperation development philosophy, actively learning from international best practices and deepening strategic collaboration with banks, insurance, and securities institutions [3] - Focus areas include technology finance, green finance, and inclusive finance, with efforts to enhance the effectiveness of financial services in supporting the real economy [3] - The company aims to improve political awareness, strengthen responsibility, deepen reform and innovation, and enhance professional capabilities to contribute to national strategies and high-quality economic development [3]

12月11日闭幕的中央经济工作会议，系统擘画了2026年乃至更长时期我国经济社会发展的宏伟蓝图，明 确了"稳中求进、提质增效"的政策取向并作出一系列关键部署。会议不仅为新一年宏观经济把脉定向， 也为金融和期货行业的高质量发展提供了根本纲领。 三是深化科技赋能，加快构建"AI+期货"智能服务体系。会议明确提出"创新科技金融服务"的重点任 务，为公司的高质量发展提供了关键指引。2025年以来，方正中期期货陆续推出"AI智选""夜讯晨读"两 款对客智能体应用，助力客户优化交易决策、提升信息获取效率。未来，我们将持续围绕客户实际需 求，打造更多场景化、工具化的智能应用，切实解决客户需求痛点，夯实公司在数字化发展中的核心竞 争力。 展望2026年的新征程，方正中期期货将以中央经济工作会议精神为根本遵循，坚守金融服务实体经济初 心，以科技赋能服务，以专业创造价值，全力服务国家战略部署，在提升产业韧性、稳定市场运行中彰 显担当。方正中期期货期待与各方携手，为助力实现"十五五"良好开局、推动经济持续稳中向好发展贡 献坚实的期货力量。 面对新形势新要求，期货公司应坚决摒弃同质化、"内卷式"竞争，坚定走特色化、专业化、精细化的发 ...

Core Viewpoint - The futures prices of industrial silicon and polysilicon have diverged significantly, with industrial silicon prices declining while polysilicon prices have risen sharply [1] Group 1: Industrial Silicon Market - Industrial silicon futures prices have weakened, with the main SI2601 contract closing at 8340 yuan/ton, down 3.47%, breaking previous support levels [1] - The decline in industrial silicon prices is attributed to weakened supply and demand, with expectations of reduced demand from organic silicon companies and a seasonal decrease in production [1][3] - Analysts note that the production cost of industrial silicon may decrease due to falling coal prices, which are crucial for its production [2] Group 2: Polysilicon Market - Polysilicon futures prices have increased, with the main PS2601 contract closing at 55610 yuan/ton, up 3.45%, and several distant contracts rising over 5% [1] - The rise in polysilicon prices is influenced by news regarding the establishment of a "polysilicon capacity integration acquisition platform," which has generated significant market interest [2] - The ongoing "polysilicon storage" initiative has been a key factor supporting the price increase, although the overall demand in the photovoltaic industry remains weak [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - The current market conditions for both industrial silicon and polysilicon are characterized by weak supply and demand, with polysilicon prices likely to converge with spot prices due to these conditions [4] - Industrial silicon prices are expected to fluctuate around cost lines, with attention needed on coal prices and electricity rates in the northwest [5] - Despite expectations of a rebound in polysilicon prices due to "anti-involution" sentiments, the fundamental market conditions remain weak, limiting upward price potential [5]

Core Viewpoint - The tin market is expected to experience a phase of marginal supply easing and seasonal demand pressure in 2026, with global inventories remaining low and macroeconomic conditions providing support, leading to a high-level fluctuation of the Shanghai tin futures contract. Group 1: Supply Dynamics - The price of Shanghai tin futures reached a three-and-a-half-year high of 323,700 yuan/ton due to supply concerns from geopolitical conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and expectations of macroeconomic easing [1] - The resumption of production in Myanmar's Wa region has progressed, with the current mine recovery rate reaching two-thirds, leading to an expected increase in tin imports from Myanmar to an average of 1,000 to 1,500 metal tons per month in Q1 2026 [1] - Indonesia's Timah company aims to significantly increase production in 2026, but ongoing crackdowns on illegal mining may lead to supply reductions for some small and medium-sized producers [1] Group 2: Demand Trends - The domestic refined tin smelting sector is expected to maintain stable operations in Q1 2026, with raw material constraints easing compared to 2025, leading to a slight year-on-year increase in tin ingot supply [2] - Traditional consumption sectors are showing significant seasonal weakness, with the consumer electronics market not showing substantial recovery, and global smartphone shipments predicted to decline by 0.9% year-on-year in 2026 [2] - The home appliance industry faces demand pressure following the withdrawal of national subsidies, with domestic sales growth slowing and export benefits from emerging markets insufficient to offset domestic weakness [2] Group 3: Price Outlook - The tin market is expected to continue the pattern of "marginal supply easing and seasonal demand pressure" in Q1 2026, with increased supply from Myanmar and Indonesia suppressing price upward potential [3] - The core trading range for the Shanghai tin futures contract is anticipated to be between 280,000 and 330,000 yuan/ton in early 2026, influenced by macroeconomic liquidity support from potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [3] - Key factors to monitor include the actual progress of production resumption in Myanmar, the approval schedule for Indonesia's RKAB quotas, and the stability of the DRC [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the tin market is expected to experience a phase of marginal supply easing and seasonal demand pressure in 2026, with global inventories remaining low and macroeconomic conditions providing support, leading to a high-level oscillation of the Shanghai tin futures contract [1][3] - The price of the Shanghai tin futures contract reached a three-and-a-half-year high of 323,700 yuan/ton due to supply concerns from geopolitical conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and expectations of macroeconomic easing [1] - The resumption of production in Myanmar's Wa region is progressing, with the current mine recovery rate reaching two-thirds, and imports of tin from Myanmar are expected to rise significantly in early 2026 [1][2] Group 2 - Domestic refined tin smelting is expected to maintain stable operations in early 2026, with raw material constraints easing compared to 2025, benefiting from increased imports of tin from Myanmar [2] - The demand for tin in traditional sectors is showing signs of weakness, with the consumer electronics market not experiencing a substantial recovery, and global smartphone shipments predicted to decline by 0.9% year-on-year in 2026 [2][3] - The photovoltaic sector continues to face demand pressure, with a decrease in component production in early 2026, leading to weak demand for soldering materials [3]

Group 1 - The central economic work conference held on December 10-11, 2025, summarized economic work and analyzed the current economic situation, deploying tasks for 2026 [1] - The conference emphasized the integration of existing and new policies to enhance macroeconomic governance and policy effectiveness [6] - The focus for 2026 includes maintaining a stable GDP growth target of around 5% to allow for quality improvement in the later years of the 14th Five-Year Plan [6] Group 2 - The conference proposed a more proactive fiscal policy, maintaining necessary fiscal deficits and optimizing fiscal expenditure structure [8] - Monetary policy will remain moderately loose, with a focus on stabilizing economic growth and ensuring reasonable price recovery [8] - The fiscal support for consumption is expected to increase from 300 billion to 500 billion yuan, with a focus on service consumption [12] Group 3 - The conference highlighted the importance of domestic demand and the construction of a strong domestic market as a priority task [10] - Measures to stimulate consumption include implementing a plan for increasing urban and rural residents' income and optimizing the supply of quality goods and services [11] - Investment support is expected to increase, with special bonds for major projects rising from 800 billion to 1 trillion yuan [12] Group 4 - The conference emphasized innovation-driven development and the establishment of international technology innovation centers in key regions [14] - The focus on "Artificial Intelligence+" aims to enhance technological financial services and support the development of new industries [14][15] - The integration of technology and finance is expected to create a comprehensive service system for technological innovation [15] Group 5 - The conference addressed the need for coordinated development, promoting urban-rural integration and regional collaboration [16] - Emphasis was placed on high-quality development of county economies and maintaining reasonable prices for important agricultural products [17] - The strategy aims to prevent large-scale poverty and ensure the sustainability of poverty alleviation efforts [17] Group 6 - The conference aims to stabilize the real estate market through targeted policies to control supply and encourage the purchase of existing homes for affordable housing [19] - There is an expectation for continued support for real estate financing and potential easing of purchase restrictions [20] - The focus on stabilizing the real estate market is seen as crucial for maintaining economic confidence [20] Group 7 - The conference called for deepening capital market reforms to enhance financing support for technological innovation and the real economy [21] - The establishment of a unified national market and the elimination of "involution" competition are key reform objectives [21] - The goal is to create a more attractive environment for long-term investments and improve the capital market ecosystem [22]

Core Viewpoint - After the National Day holiday in 2025, international oil prices have continued to decline, leading to a weak overall pattern in the polyester industry chain. Despite some overseas facilities shutting down or reducing output, domestic PX operating rates remain high for the year [1] Group 1: PX Market Dynamics - PX prices fell to a six-month low of 6258 yuan/ton on October 15 due to weak cost and fundamental factors [1] - PX social inventory decreased from nearly 3 million tons at the beginning of the year to around 1.5 million tons by the end of October, which is historically low and provides solid support for PX fundamentals [1] - The decline in inventory is attributed to a mismatch in the timing of capacity additions between PX and PTA, with PTA adding 8.7 million tons of new capacity this year and another 4.5 million tons planned for 2026, while PX only added 200,000 tons in the past two years [1] Group 2: Downstream Polyester Resilience - The downstream polyester segment has shown strong resilience, with winter cold waves improving textile orders and restoring polyester profits, which in turn boosts PTA operating rates and supports PX demand [2] - Two macro events in November, namely the suspension of tariff increases between China and the U.S. until November 10, 2026, and India's cancellation of mandatory BIS certification for certain chemical products, have also bolstered market confidence [2] Group 3: Future Outlook - In the upcoming winter, global gasoline prices outside mainland China are expected to remain strong, but their impact on PX is limited as most MX still flows to PX production [3] - Planned maintenance for PX is concentrated in the second and fourth quarters of next year, with new facilities expected to come online in the second half, leading to a tight supply situation in the first half and potentially good industry profits [3] - The cancellation of India's BIS certification is expected to support PX demand from domestic polyester and PTA exports, with a neutral to strong fundamental outlook in the short term [4]

针对OPEC+暂停2026年一季度增产计划的决定，银河期货原油研究员赵若晨认为全球原油库存仍处高 位，仅靠暂停增产计划短期很难改变对供应过剩的预期。在非OPEC+国家(尤其是美国)产量持续高企的 背景下，其通过调节产量来平衡市场的能力和边际效应正在减弱。 与此同时，有关俄罗斯11月原油产量显著低于其OPEC+配额的消息也引发了关注。中信期货研究所高 级研究员何颢昀分析认为，这主要缘于乌克兰针对俄罗斯能源基础设施及"影子船队"的无人机袭击力度 加大，导致其出口一度受挫。然而，12月初相关出口数据已有所反弹，俄油供应目前仍未见到明显减 量。这暗示俄罗斯的产量波动更多是地缘冲突带来的短期扰动和物流挑战，而非长期性的产能萎缩。赵 若晨认为，西方制裁导致买家减少及设施遇袭等因素的影响是短期扰动还是长期趋势尚待观察。俄罗斯 产量的不确定性，为市场提供了一丝紧缩的想象空间，但其可持续性和实际效果存疑。 近日，美国军方在委内瑞拉海岸附近拦截并扣押一艘受制裁油轮。赵若晨认为，这标志着美国对委内瑞 拉的制裁从"书面执行"转变到了"武力执行"的新阶段。这可能会显著增大"影子船队"的运输风险和保险 成本，短期或扰乱委内瑞拉原油出口， ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the industrial silicon market is experiencing a rebound in spot prices, but futures prices are weakening due to diminishing fundamental drivers and declining costs [1] - As of early December, the spot price for industrial silicon 553 is between 9400-9500 yuan/ton, while 421 is between 9600-9700 yuan/ton [1] - Industrial silicon production capacity is expected to increase to 7.846 million tons in 2025, a year-on-year growth of 8.94%, but production is projected to decline by 13.13% to 4.0893 million tons [1] Group 2 - The supply of industrial silicon remains elastic, with short-term production entering a seasonal low [1] - The average production cost of industrial silicon has remained around 9100 yuan/ton since July, while spot prices have consistently exceeded this average cost [1] - The total number of industrial silicon furnaces is 796, with an operating rate of 29.90% [1] Group 3 - The demand side lacks incremental growth, with polysilicon production expected to be around 1.32 million tons in 2025, a decrease of 26.67% from 1.8 million tons in 2024 [2] - The expected demand for industrial silicon corresponding to polysilicon production is approximately 1.386 million tons, averaging about 115,500 tons per month [2] - The organic silicon industry is projected to reach a production capacity of 3.5 million tons in 2024, nearly doubling from 1.795 million tons in 2020 [3] Group 4 - Industrial silicon exports showed a high-to-low trend throughout the year, with cumulative exports from January to October at 606,700 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1.22% [3] - As of early December, the social inventory of industrial silicon is 454,300 tons, a year-on-year increase of 30.62% [3] - The overall inventory of industrial silicon has exceeded 600,000 tons, leading to a long destocking cycle estimated at 1.92 months [3] Group 5 - The industrial silicon market is characterized by significant supply elasticity, lack of demand growth, and weakening cost support, which provides space for price declines [4] - Although spot prices are currently stable, the futures market is showing a bearish trend based on these expectations [4] - Short-term industrial silicon prices are expected to maintain a weak operating pattern [4]

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve continued to lower interest rates by 25 basis points in December, aligning with market expectations, and is anticipated to have one more rate cut next year [1][2] - The Fed's decision reflects a more optimistic outlook on economic growth and inflation, with a focus on employment risks [1][2] - The Fed has initiated the purchase of short-term U.S. Treasury bonds to maintain adequate reserve supply, with the timing and scale exceeding previous expectations [2] Group 2: Economic Outlook - The Fed has raised GDP growth forecasts for this year and the next three years while slightly lowering the unemployment rate forecast for 2027 by 0.1 percentage points [3] - Inflation expectations have been further reduced, with projections indicating a return to 2% by 2028, suggesting a more optimistic economic outlook [3] - The Fed is likely to remain inactive on rate changes until a new chair is appointed, with the new chair expected to signal a dovish stance [3] Group 3: Silver Market Dynamics - The silver market is experiencing tight supply conditions, with a projected market shortfall of 2,950 tons in 2025, continuing a five-year trend of supply shortages [4] - Recent optimism and interest rate cuts have driven silver prices to historical highs, supported by both financial and commodity attributes [4] - COMEX silver inventories have significantly decreased, indicating a tightening in the physical market, which may lead to further price increases [4] Group 4: Gold-Silver Ratio - The gold-silver ratio has decreased to around 66, nearing the low point of 2023, driven by a significant rise in silver prices [5][6] - Silver's industrial demand, accounting for nearly 60%, makes its price more sensitive to economic cycles compared to gold, which has a lower industrial demand [5][6] - The recent recovery in the gold-silver ratio is attributed to silver's stronger performance in the context of interest rate cuts and robust demand [6]