Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Pulp: ☆☆☆, suggesting a short - term balance between long and short trends with poor operability on the current market [1] - Sugar: ★★★, showing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Apple: ★★★, representing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Log: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Natural Rubber: ★☆☆, meaning a bullish drive but poor operability on the market [1] - 20 - rubber: ★☆☆, suggesting a bullish drive but poor operability on the market [1] - Butadiene Rubber: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish drive but poor operability on the market [1] Core Views - The report analyzes the market conditions of various soft commodities including cotton, sugar, apple, natural rubber, pulp, log, etc., and provides corresponding investment suggestions based on supply - demand relationships, price trends, and macro - economic factors [2][3][4] Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton rose today. Spot cotton prices were stable, and the Xinjiang cotton purchase price was slightly stronger, raising new cotton costs. As of October 26, the national cumulative cotton inspection volume was 135.55 million tons. The peak season was weak, with insufficient new orders for cotton yarn spinning enterprises. Zhengzhou cotton's short - term rise was a rebound with limited space. It's recommended to wait and see [2] Sugar - Overnight, US sugar fluctuated. Brazil's sugar production will remain high. In the Northern Hemisphere, India and Thailand are about to start squeezing, with expected increased production. Domestically, Zhengzhou sugar was relatively strong, with potential syrup import control. The market focused on the next season's output estimate. Sugar prices are expected to remain weak [3] Apple - The futures price was strong. High - quality apples' prices were stable, while low - quality ones were weak. High - quality apples were in short supply, and low - quality ones had inventory pressure. The market focused on cold - storage inventory. National apple bagging volume decreased slightly year - on - year, and production might be adjusted down. New - season cold - storage initial inventory might be higher than expected. It's recommended to wait and see [4] 20 - rubber, Natural Rubber & Synthetic Rubber - Stimulated by the news of Sino - US leaders' meeting, RU&NR fluctuated up, and BR first declined then rose. Global natural rubber supply was in the high - yield period. Last week, domestic butadiene rubber plant operating rate rose slightly. Tire operating rate recovered slightly, and product inventory increased. Qingdao's natural rubber inventory decreased, while butadiene rubber social inventory increased. The strategy is to bet on a rebound and focus on cross - variety arbitrage opportunities [5] Pulp - Pulp futures rose slightly today. As of October 23, 2025, the inventory of mainstream Chinese pulp ports was 2.055 billion tons, a decrease of 190,000 tons from the previous period. In September, domestic pulp imports increased year - on - year. Supply was relatively loose, and demand was average. It's recommended to wait and see or do short - term operations [6] Log - The futures price was weak. Spot prices were stable. In October, New Zealand radiata pine quotes increased. Domestic importers' willingness declined. Port outbound volume was over 60,000 cubic meters, and inventory was low. Low inventory supported prices. It's recommended to wait and see [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread: ★☆☆ [1] - Hot Rolled: ★☆☆ [1] - Iron Ore: ★☆☆ [1] - Coke: ★☆☆ [1] - Coking Coal: ★☆☆ [1] - Silicon Manganese: ★☆☆ [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★☆☆ [1] Core Views - The steel market is expected to remain strong in the short - term, with attention on demand changes and domestic demand stimulus policies [2] - The iron ore market is expected to fluctuate at a high level [3] - The coke price is likely to be more prone to rise than fall [4] - The coking coal price is likely to be more prone to rise than fall [6] - The silicon manganese price follows the steel trend [7] - The ferrosilicon price follows the steel trend [8] Summary by Commodity Steel - The thread's apparent demand is warming up, production has increased, and inventory has decreased. The hot - rolled demand is rising, production is flat, and inventory has decreased. Iron - water production is high, and downstream capacity is insufficient. The negative feedback pressure in the industrial chain needs to be alleviated. Domestic demand is weak, and exports are high. The market may be strong in the short - term [2] Iron Ore - Supply: Global shipments are high and stronger than last year, while domestic arrivals are below the annual average, and port inventory has slightly decreased. Demand: Iron - water production is falling, and steel mills' profitability is low. There is a production - cut pressure. The market may fluctuate at a high level [3] Coke - There is an expectation of a third price increase. Coking profit is average, and daily production has decreased slightly. Inventory is almost unchanged. The price may be more prone to rise than fall [4] Coking Coal - There is short - term production - cut pressure on iron - water due to environmental protection in Tangshan. Coal mine production has decreased slightly, and inventory has increased. The price may be more prone to rise than fall [6] Silicon Manganese - Iron - water production is high, and there may be a decline due to Tangshan's production restrictions. Production has slightly decreased, inventory has slightly decreased, and the price follows the steel trend [7] Ferrosilicon - Iron - water production is high, and there may be a decline due to Tangshan's production restrictions. Export demand is stable, and the price follows the steel trend [8]

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Group 1: Energy - International oil prices fell overnight, with Brent's December contract down 1.96%. Considering geopolitical games, the easing of Sino - US trade frictions, and OPEC+ production increases, the upside for oil price rebounds is limited. A strategy combining short positions in crude oil and out - of - the - money call options is recommended [2] - Precious metals continued to decline overnight. With the easing of trade tensions and the upcoming meeting on a cease - fire plan, short - term safe - haven sentiment has cooled. Wait patiently for stabilization before participation, and focus on the Fed's interest - rate meeting [3] Group 2: Base Metals - Copper prices showed resilience overnight. Supply disruptions and a high gold - to - copper ratio support copper prices. There is still potential in the volume and price of Shanghai copper. Pay attention to the callback range and buy on dips [4] - Shanghai aluminum rebounded slightly overnight. Short - term macro - positive sentiment dominates, but the fundamental resonance is limited. Be cautious about the upside [5] - For cast aluminum alloy, scrap aluminum sources are tight, and tax policy adjustment expectations increase costs. However, with high industry inventories and exchange warehouse receipts, it follows aluminum prices and has no independent market [6] - Alumina has a high operating capacity and rising inventory. The supply - surplus pattern remains unchanged. It is mainly in a weak operation [7] - Zinc smelters in China are actively operating, and as winter storage approaches, TC for both domestic and foreign mines has decreased. The opening of the spot export window and low LME inventories support its strong performance, pulling up the Shanghai zinc market. It is expected to fluctuate between 21,500 - 22,500 yuan/ton [8] - The demand for lead has weakened as downstream battery enterprises are less accepting of high prices. The fundamentals of lead are turning weak. Long - position holders should exit on rallies [9] - Nickel prices are in a weak operation. The nickel industry chain is constrained by over - supply, and downstream demand is cautious. The price center is likely to move down [10] - Tin prices oscillated higher overnight. In the medium - to - long - term, supply - disturbing factors have eased. Tin prices follow copper prices, and a small short position can be tentatively established [11] Group 3: Industrial Metals and Alloys - The price of lithium carbonate pulled back after rising. The futures price is strengthening, and it is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term. Attention should be paid to the sustainability of actual inventory and policy increments [12] - After the release of positive factors for polysilicon listed companies, the upward momentum on the disk is under pressure. There is a risk of a callback in the short term without new policy support [13] - Industrial silicon futures fell slightly. There is a risk of inventory accumulation, but there are expectations of supply improvement in November. The disk is expected to oscillate in the short term [14] Group 4: Steel and Iron Ore - Steel prices rebounded overnight. The demand for rebar is improving, and the demand for hot - rolled coils is rising. However, the downstream's ability to absorb is insufficient, and the negative feedback pressure in the industry chain remains. The price rebound is restricted by weak demand expectations [15] - Iron ore prices rebounded overnight. The supply is increasing, and the demand is under pressure due to factors such as the decline in hot - metal production. It is expected to oscillate at a high level [16] Group 5: Coal - Related Products - Coke prices rose during the day. The second round of price increases has been fully implemented, but coking profits are average. The price may be more likely to rise than fall [17] - Coking coal prices rose during the day. Although there is a short - term impact on hot - metal production, the overall supply of carbon elements is abundant. The price may be more likely to rise than fall [18] - Manganese silicon prices oscillated. The demand is affected by the possible decline in hot - metal production. The price follows the trend of steel [19] - Silicon iron prices oscillated. The overall demand is acceptable, and the price follows the trend of steel [20] Group 6: Shipping - The spot market quotes for the container shipping index (European line) have been lowered, suppressing market sentiment. The disk may oscillate in the near term, and it is recommended to build positions on dips [21] Group 7: Fuels and Asphalt - Fuel oil prices fell overnight. High - sulfur fuel oil is supported in the short term but faces a supply - surplus situation in the medium term. Low - sulfur fuel oil has weak fundamentals but may get some support from geopolitical factors and winter power - generation demand [22] - The planned production of asphalt in November is significantly lower. The "peak - season" demand is weaker than expected, and the upward space for prices is limited [23] Group 8: Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Chemicals - The price of liquefied petroleum gas has been boosted by the improvement in fundamentals, such as reduced supply and increased demand [24] - Urea prices pulled back. The supply - surplus situation persists, but there may be a phased rebound after the price drops to a low level [25] - Methanol futures prices continued to fall. The port inventory is under pressure, and the market is likely to oscillate at a low level [26] - Pure benzene prices continued to fall overnight. The mid - term pressure comes from high imports. A reverse - spread strategy on the monthly spread is recommended [27] - Styrene prices are under long - term pressure due to high inventory in the industry chain [28] - The supply pressure of polypropylene, polyethylene, and propylene is difficult to ease. The impact on prices is limited [29] - PVC prices fluctuate narrowly. The fundamentals are weak, and it may operate in a bottom - range. Caustic soda prices continue to weaken, and the supply pressure is high [30] - PX and PTA prices fell slightly. The supply pressure is large, and a reverse - spread strategy is recommended in the medium term [31] - Ethylene glycol production is increasing. There is a mid - term inventory - accumulation expectation. Short positions can be established on price increases [32] - Short - fiber and bottle - chip prices are mainly driven by cost. Short - fiber may accumulate inventory again, and bottle - chip processing margins are under pressure [33] Group 9: Building Materials - Glass prices rose slightly. The spot market in Shahe shows marginal improvement. The price decline is expected to be limited at present [34] - For natural rubber and its derivatives, demand is gradually recovering, but supply pressure is large. Market sentiment is weak. A wait - and - see strategy is recommended, and attention can be paid to cross - variety arbitrage opportunities [35] - Soda ash costs are rising, and supply is increasing slightly. A high - short strategy is recommended after a price rebound [36] Group 10: Agricultural Products - US soybeans and domestic soybean meal prices rose due to the easing of Sino - US trade tensions. Wait and see for now and look for long - position opportunities after the Sino - US trade issue is resolved [37] - Soybean oil and palm oil prices are affected by trade expectations and supply - demand factors. In the long term, it is recommended to go long on vegetable oils on dips [38] - Rapeseed and rapeseed oil prices are affected by factors such as Sino - Australian relations and Russian exports. Rapeseed meal prices may rebound in the short term, while rapeseed oil prices are under pressure [39] - Soybean No. 1 prices rose rapidly from a low level. Pay attention to the performance of imported soybeans and domestic policies [40] - Corn prices are under pressure due to the continuous supply of new grain. Dalian corn may continue to operate weakly at the bottom [41] - Live - hog futures prices weakened significantly, while spot prices rose. After the price rebound, a short - selling strategy on rallies is recommended [42] - Egg prices failed to continue rising. It is recommended to try short positions at high prices [43] - Cotton prices are supported by the increase in new - cotton costs. The short - term price increase is a rebound with limited space. Wait and see for now [44] - Sugar prices are under pressure due to sufficient international supply. In China, the focus is on the new - season production estimate [45] - Apple prices are relatively strong. High - quality apples have stable prices, but low - quality apples may face inventory pressure [46] - Wood prices are weak. Low inventory provides strong support. Wait and see for now [47] - Pulp prices may oscillate in a bottom - range. The supply is relatively loose, and the demand is average [48] Group 11: Financial Products - A - share stocks oscillated and sorted. The macro - level uncertainty is reduced, but funds are still cautious. Focus on technology - growth sectors for asset allocation [49] - Treasury futures rose across the board. The Fed's policy direction is uncertain, and the domestic bond market is in a repair stage [50]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ☆☆☆ (judged as a more distinct short - term bearish trend with appropriate investment opportunities) [1][6] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆ (judged as a more distinct short - term bearish trend with appropriate investment opportunities) [1][6] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Not explicitly rated - Asphalt: ☆☆☆ (judged as a more distinct short - term bearish trend with appropriate investment opportunities) [1][6] - Liquefied petroleum gas: Not explicitly rated Core Viewpoints - The rebound space of oil prices is limited, and a strategy combination of shorting crude oil and buying out - of - the - money call options should be considered [2] - High - sulfur fuel oil is relatively strong in the short - term but may face a more abundant supply in the medium - term; low - sulfur fuel oil is expected to continue weak oscillations but its crack spread may get some support [3] - The "peak season" demand of asphalt is weaker than expected, and the medium - and long - term expectation of slower inventory reduction restricts its upside [3] - The fundamentals of liquefied petroleum gas have marginally improved, providing short - term support [4] Summaries by Directory Crude Oil - Since the fourth quarter, global petroleum inventories have increased by 1.8%, with crude oil inventories up 3.5% and refined oil inventories down 1.1% [2] - The joint escalation of sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US and the optimistic signals from the China - US - Malaysia talks supported the rebound of crude oil, but the easing of China - US trade game restricts the intensity of sanctions on sensitive oil and the upper limit of supply reduction. Considering the continuous inventory build - up pressure under OPEC+ continuous production increase, the rebound space of oil prices is limited [2] Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - After two days of geopolitically - driven increases, the market sentiment has been digested, and fuel oil prices declined with the cost side today [3] - In the short - term, high - sulfur fuel oil is supported by the expected reduction in Russian exports and domestic feedstock demand under crude oil quota constraints, but the actual implementation of Russian export reduction needs attention. In the medium - term, supply tends to be abundant [3] - The fundamentals of low - sulfur fuel oil are weak, with abundant overseas supply and high Asian arrivals. However, geopolitical factors may support it through the diesel market, and the crack spread may get some support in the fourth quarter [3] Asphalt - The BU2601 contract faced pressure near 3300 yuan/ton, and other contracts also entered a volatile trend [3] - In November, the planned production of refineries nationwide decreased significantly year - on - year and month - on - month. Terminal demand was blocked in the north due to cooling, improved in the south due to better weather, and was average in Shandong. The high year - on - year growth rate of shipments since October is hard to sustain [3] - The overall commercial inventory decreased month - on - month, and the "peak season" demand was weaker than expected, restricting the upside of asphalt [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - LPG futures continued to oscillate today. The external price stabilized and rebounded, the commodity volume and import arrivals decreased, and demand increased due to improved chemical profits and cold weather. Port storage capacity utilization decreased by 3.3%, and refinery storage capacity utilization decreased slightly by 0.4% [4] - The marginal improvement in fundamentals provides short - term support for LPG [4]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Positive trend prediction**: Soybean No. 1, soybean meal, soybean oil, and palm oil are rated with three stars, indicating a clearer long - term trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently [1]. - **Negative trend prediction**: Rapeseed meal, rapeseed oil, corn, live pigs, and eggs are rated with one star, suggesting a bias towards short - term trends but poor operability on the trading floor [1]. Core Views - The prices of various agricultural products are affected by multiple factors such as trade relations, supply and demand, and policies. Different agricultural products have different price trends and investment suggestions [2][3][4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Soybean No. 1 - The main contract of soybean No. 1 futures rebounded rapidly from the low today, covering the decline of the previous two days and accompanied by an increase in positions. The domestic soybean auction had a premium, with an average transaction price of 3,925 yuan/ton and a premium of 0 - 140 yuan/ton. The transaction rate was 34.49%. The price difference between domestic and imported soybeans stopped falling and rebounded slightly. Short - term attention should be paid to the performance of the imported soybean trade and the policy guidance of domestic soybeans [2]. Soybean & Soybean Meal - Affected by the easing of Sino - US negotiations, US soybeans rose continuously this week, and the 2601 contract of Dalian Commodity Exchange decreased its positions by more than 70,000 lots and rose 1.40% today. The current domestic soybean arrivals are sufficient, the soybean crushing volume is stable, the soybean meal pick - up has increased, and the soybean meal inventory has decreased slightly on a weekly basis. Attention should be paid to the APEC summit at the end of the month. Amid many uncertainties in Sino - US trade, continue to wait and see and look for long - position opportunities after the Sino - US trade issue is resolved [3]. Soybean Oil & Palm Oil - The main contract of US soybeans continued to rise. Although the Brazilian soybean CIF premium fell and the RMB continued to appreciate, the domestic imported soybean cost still increased. The futures market showed a pattern of strong meal and weak oil, and the soybean crushing profit was still in the red. Short - term attention should be paid to the risk of the oil - to - meal ratio correction. In the long run, palm oil is expected to be resilient, and it is recommended to allocate vegetable oils on dips. In the short term, be cautious about the price correction of palm oil due to the pressure in the Malaysian market [4]. Rapeseed Meal & Rapeseed Oil - Domestic rapeseed meal rose significantly, and the rapeseed sector was stronger than its competitors, which was related to market concerns about Sino - Australian relations. The export of Australian rapeseed to China is not yet stable. The Russian rapeseed has been listed for crushing, and its export trade to China is not optimistic. The rapeseed oil price is expected to be under pressure in the short term, while the rapeseed meal price has short - term rebound momentum [6]. Corn - The Dalian corn futures rose 0.28% today. The supply of new corn in the Northeast continues, and the price has risen slightly. The new corn in Jilin may be listed in large quantities again soon, which will suppress the market price. The downstream demand is mainly for rigid procurement. With the possible easing of Sino - US relations, the corn import situation should be continuously monitored. The Dalian corn is expected to continue to run weakly at the bottom [7]. Live Pigs - The live pig futures weakened significantly today, showing a divergence between the futures and spot markets. The spot price continued to rise, with the national average slaughter price reaching 12.5 yuan/kg, up 0.3 yuan. The futures increased positions and declined, with the near - month contract leading the decline. Although the supply pressure is still large, the large price difference between fattening pigs may promote second - round fattening and hog retention, and the pork consumption is expected to improve in the fourth quarter. However, due to the continuous supply pressure, a short - position strategy is recommended after the price rebounds. The pig price is likely to form a double - bottom pattern, and a second bottom may occur in the first half of next year [8]. Eggs - The egg futures failed to continue the previous upward trend, opening lower this morning and oscillating downward throughout the day without filling the gap. The near - month contract led the decline today, and the positions decreased by 10,000 lots. The spot price in Hebei started to fall, with a large decline in the price of small eggs. In the medium term, the industry needs to accelerate the elimination of old hens. The unsold cold - storage eggs are also a potential pressure on the spot market. A short - position strategy is recommended at high prices [9].

Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: White star, indicating short - term multi/empty trends in a relatively balanced state with poor operability on the current market, suggesting a wait - and - see approach [1] - Paper pulp: ★☆☆, representing a bias towards short, with a driving force for a downward trend but poor operability on the market [1] - Sugar: ★☆☆, representing a bias towards short, with a driving force for a downward trend but poor operability on the market [1] - Apple: White star, indicating short - term multi/empty trends in a relatively balanced state with poor operability on the current market, suggesting a wait - and - see approach [1] - Timber: White star, indicating short - term multi/empty trends in a relatively balanced state with poor operability on the current market, suggesting a wait - and - see approach [1] - Natural rubber: White star, indicating short - term multi/empty trends in a relatively balanced state with poor operability on the current market, suggesting a wait - and - see approach [1] - 20 - numbered rubber: ★☆☆, representing a bias towards short, with a driving force for a downward trend but poor operability on the market [1] - Butadiene rubber: ★☆☆, representing a bias towards short, with a driving force for a downward trend but poor operability on the market [1] Core Views - The report analyzes the market conditions of various soft commodities including cotton, sugar, apple, natural rubber, paper pulp, and timber, and provides corresponding investment suggestions based on supply - demand, price trends, and other factors. Most commodities are recommended for a wait - and - see approach currently [2][3][4][5][6][7] Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton fluctuated narrowly, and the spot sales basis of cotton was mostly stable. Xinjiang seed cotton purchase prices were slightly stronger, but the increase was limited. As of October 26, the cumulative national cotton inspection volume was 135.55 million tons. The peak season was weak, with insufficient new orders for pure - cotton yarn spinning mills. The short - term rise of Zhengzhou cotton was a rebound with limited space, and it was recommended to wait and see [2] Sugar - Overnight, US sugar continued to decline. Brazil's sugar production remained high. In the Northern Hemisphere, India and Thailand were about to start crushing, and their sugar production was expected to increase year - on - year. Domestically, Zhengzhou sugar was relatively strong, with potential controls on syrup imports. The market's focus shifted to the next season's output estimate. Overall, sugar prices were expected to remain weak [3] Apple - The futures price increased with positions. High - quality apples' prices were stable at a high level, while low - quality ones were weak. Good apples were in short supply, and prices were expected to remain high in the early sales period, but there was inventory pressure for low - quality apples later. The market was mainly trading on cold - storage inventory. National apple bagging volume decreased slightly year - on - year, and production might be adjusted downwards. The initial cold - storage inventory might be higher than expected, and it was recommended to wait and see [4] 20 - numbered Rubber, Natural Rubber & Synthetic Rubber - RU and NR oscillated, BR continued to decline. The domestic natural rubber spot price fell slightly, and the synthetic rubber price was stable. Global natural rubber supply was in the high - yield period. The domestic butadiene rubber plant operating rate increased slightly, while the upstream butadiene plant operating rate decreased slightly. Domestic tire operating rate rebounded slightly, and inventories increased. The total natural rubber inventory in Qingdao decreased to 432,200 tons, the Chinese butadiene port inventory dropped to 24,600 tons, and the Chinese cis - butadiene rubber social inventory increased to 14,000 tons. Demand was warming up, supply pressure was high, and it was recommended to wait and see [5] Paper Pulp - Paper pulp futures declined. The spot price of coniferous pulp and broad - leaf pulp was stable. As of October 23, 2025, the inventory of mainstream Chinese paper pulp ports was 2.055 million tons, a decrease of 19,000 tons from the previous period. In September, domestic paper pulp imports were 2.9525 million tons, an increase of 272,500 tons year - on - year. The port inventory was relatively high, demand was average, and it was expected to oscillate at the bottom, with a recommendation to wait and see or conduct short - term operations [6] Timber - The futures price was weak. The mainstream spot price was stable. In October, the New Zealand radiata pine quotation increased. Domestic importers' willingness to import decreased, and the domestic supply was expected to remain low. Port shipments were over 60,000 cubic meters, and the low inventory supported the price. It was recommended to wait and see [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread steel: ☆☆☆ [1] - Hot-rolled coil: ★☆☆ [1] - Iron ore: ★☆☆ [1] - Coke: ★☆☆ [1] - Coking coal: ★☆☆ [1] - Silicomanganese: ★☆☆ [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★☆★ [1] Core Views - The steel market is volatile in the short term, with macro sentiment providing support but weak demand expectations limiting the upside potential [2] - The iron ore market is expected to fluctuate at high levels [2] - The coke and coking coal markets are likely to be prone to rising and difficult to fall [3][5] - The silicomanganese and ferrosilicon markets follow the steel trend [6][7] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - Thread steel's apparent demand continues to recover but is still weak year-on-year, production has rebounded, and inventory has continued to decline [2] - Hot-rolled coil demand continues to rise, production is basically flat, and inventory has declined [2] - Iron water production remains high overall, but downstream carrying capacity is insufficient, and the negative feedback pressure in the industrial chain remains to be alleviated [2] - Domestic demand is still weak overall, while steel exports remain high [2] Iron Ore - Global shipments are at a high level and stronger than the same period last year, while domestic arrivals have fallen below the annual average level, and port inventory is on an accumulating trend [2] - Iron water production has gradually declined from a high level, and steel mills' profitability has shrunk to a low level this year [2] - Policy benefits are expected, and market sentiment has improved [2] Coke - The second round of price increases for coking has been fully implemented [3] - Coking profits are average, and daily production has decreased slightly [3] - Coke inventory has hardly changed, and downstream procurement is mainly to consume inventory [3] - The market has certain expectations for the safety production assessment in the main coking coal producing areas, and prices may be prone to rising and difficult to fall [3] Coking Coal - Production at coking coal mines has decreased slightly, and spot auction transactions have improved [5] - Total coking coal inventory has increased slightly month-on-month, and production-end inventory has decreased slightly [5] - The market has certain expectations for the safety production assessment in the main coking coal producing areas, and prices may be prone to rising and difficult to fall [5] Silicomanganese - Iron water production remains at a high level, but this week's Tangshan production restrictions may lead to a further decline [6] - Weekly production of silicomanganese has declined slightly, and inventory has decreased slightly [6] - Manganese ore prices have increased slightly, and inventory has decreased slightly [6] Ferrosilicon - Iron water production remains at a high level, but this week's Tangshan production restrictions may lead to a further decline [7] - Export demand remains at around 30,000 tons, with a marginal impact [7] - Ferrosilicon supply remains at a high level, and on-balance sheet inventory has continued to decline [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Urea: ☆☆☆ [1] - Methanol: ☆☆☆ [1] - Pure Benzene: ☆☆☆ [1] - Styrene: ☆☆☆ [1] - Propylene: ☆☆☆ [1] - Plastic: ☆☆☆ [1] - PVC: ☆☆☆ [1] - Caustic Soda: ☆☆☆ [1] - PX: ☆☆☆ [1] - PTA: ☆☆☆ [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ☆☆☆ [1] - Short Fiber: ☆☆☆ [1] - Glass: ☆☆☆ [1] - Soda Ash: ☆☆☆ [1] - Bottle Chip: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Views - Overall, the chemical futures market shows a mixed performance with various factors influencing different sectors. Some sectors face supply - related pressures, while others are affected by demand changes and cost factors [2][3][4] Summary by Directory Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene futures' main contracts declined. Supply pressure is hard to ease due to expected increases in supply from sources like Haiwei and Yulong. The anticipated increase in propylene volume may suppress spot prices [2] - Plastic and polypropylene futures' main contracts also fell. For polyethylene, domestic supply is increasing while demand has limited impact on price. For polypropylene, supply is abundant and downstream demand only provides limited support [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - The price of unified benzene futures decreased. Short - term sentiment is bearish due to weakening oil prices, and high imports are a mid - term pressure. Attention should be paid to port inventory accumulation [3] - Styrene futures' main contracts declined. High inventory and stable downstream demand with increasing finished - product inventory put long - term pressure on prices [3] Polyester - PX and PTA are relatively strong. There is a short - term positive sentiment, but mid - term PTA may face inventory accumulation without effective measures [4] - Ethylene glycol production is increasing. There is short - term inventory reduction, but mid - term accumulation is expected. It is advisable to short at high prices [4] - Short fiber has a good spot market currently, but may face inventory accumulation again. Bottle chip demand is weakening, and over - capacity is a long - term pressure [4] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol futures declined. Port inventory is under pressure and demand is weak, with the market likely to remain in low - level oscillation [5] - Urea prices fell. Supply - demand imbalance persists, but there may be a phased rebound after prices reach a low point [5] Chlor - Alkali - PVC fluctuated narrowly. Supply may increase, demand is stable, and exports are under pressure. It may operate in a bottom - range [6] - Caustic soda prices weakened. Supply is expected to rise, and downstream demand is average. Futures prices are likely to remain low [6] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash oscillated. Cost is rising, supply is slightly increasing, and demand is stable. It is advisable to be cautious when shorting near the cost [7] - Glass prices rose. There are signs of improvement in the Shahe spot market, but downstream demand is mainly for immediate needs. Downward movement may be limited [7]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The proportion of long and short positions in commodities changed little this week. The factor strength of the non - ferrous sector rebounded, while that of the precious metals and agricultural products sectors declined. The non - ferrous sector was relatively strong in the cross - section, while the chemical and precious metals sectors were relatively weak [2]. - Different commodities have different trends in strategy net value and fundamental factors. For example, in the methanol market, the comprehensive signal was long this week; in the float glass market, it was neutral; in the iron ore market, it remained neutral; and in the Shanghai lead market, it remained short [4][7][9]. 3. Summary by Commodity Methanol - **Strategy Net Value**: Last week, the supply factor increased by 0.11%, the demand factor increased by 0.13%, the inventory factor increased by 0.02%, and the synthetic factor strengthened by 0.19%. The comprehensive signal this week is long [3][4]. - **Fundamental Factors**: High import volume of methanol signaled a short on the supply side; increased开工负荷 of acetic acid and MTBE plants signaled a long on the demand side; methanol inventory in East China ports signaled a long on the inventory side; the spot price of inland methanol signaled a short, and the East China basis signaled a long, with the spread side being neutral to short [4]. Float Glass - **Strategy Net Value**: Last week, the inventory factor decreased by 0.06%, the spread factor weakened by 0.07%, the profit factor increased by 0.06%, and the synthetic factor decreased by 0.05%. The comprehensive signal this week is neutral [7]. - **Fundamental Factors**: The capacity utilization rate of float glass remained flat, so the supply side remained neutral; the increase in the number of commercial housing transactions in 30 large - and medium - sized cities signaled a long on the demand side; continuous inventory accumulation of domestic float glass enterprises signaled a short on the inventory side; the continuous slight decline in the spot market and the stable recovery of the futures price made the spread side change from a strong short to neutral [7]. Iron Ore - **Strategy Net Value**: Last week, each factor remained flat compared with the previous week, and the comprehensive signal this week remained neutral [9]. - **Fundamental Factors**: Decreased shipments from FMG and Rio Tinto and reduced arrivals at northern ports strengthened the long feedback on the supply side; decreased daily port clearance volume and steel mill consumption of domestic sintered ore powder maintained the short signal on the demand side; inventory accumulation at major national ports slightly strengthened the short feedback on the inventory side; the increase in the spot price center strengthened the long feedback on the spread side, and both the inventory and spread sides maintained a neutral signal [9]. Shanghai Lead - **Strategy Net Value**: Last week, the supply factor decreased by 0.45%, the demand factor weakened by 0.44%, the spread factor decreased by 0.57%, and the synthetic factor weakened by 0.38%. The comprehensive signal this week remained short [9]. - **Fundamental Factors**: Reduced losses of SMM tax - free recycled lead and a lower ratio of waste battery prices to recycled refined lead prices maintained the short signal on the supply side; inventory reduction in LME and SHFE made the inventory side turn to a long feedback, maintaining a neutral signal; the narrowing of the near - far month discount and the expansion of the spot discount weakened the short feedback on the spread side, and the signal turned to neutral [9]. Sector - Specific Momentum and Structure - **Momentum and Structure Data**: The report provides momentum and structure data for different sectors, including the egg - related, non - ferrous, energy - chemical, agricultural products, equity index, and precious metals sectors. For example, the non - ferrous sector had a momentum sequence value of 0.06, a momentum cross - section value of 0.93, a term structure value of - 2.2, and a position - holding volume value of - 0.64 [5].