Investment Ratings - Gold: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but limited operability in the market [1] - Silver: ★☆★, with a somewhat more complex rating, perhaps suggesting a mix of short - term and long - term considerations [1] Core Views - The medium - to long - term upward logic of precious metals remains unchanged. However, with the entry into force of the first - phase Gaza cease - fire agreement and gold and silver reaching their integer - level target prices, the short - term upward momentum of gold has slowed, and silver's volatility has increased. There is a need to be wary of adjustments due to profit - taking by funds, and caution should be exercised at historical highs [1] Other Summaries Central Bank and Policy - Related - Fed officials have different views on interest rate cuts. Williams supports further cuts, believing the labor market may slow further; Barr advocates caution in cutting rates; Kashkari generally agrees with Barr; Daly thinks policy remains moderately tight after the September cut, and the Fed is expected to implement more cuts as part of risk management [2] - High - ranking Japanese official Takaichi Sanae has no intention of causing excessive yen depreciation, and it's unclear when the next interest rate hike will occur, but she is likely to be cautious. Yen weakness has both positive and negative impacts on the economy [2] - The central bank of the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to build up its gold reserves during the gold price surge to stabilize the national currency [2]

Oil Market - International oil prices have declined, with Brent crude falling by 1.29%. The Israeli cabinet's approval of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, potentially easing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. However, there are concerns about supply-demand imbalances in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of the following year, which may increase market volatility [2][3]. Precious Metals - International gold prices have surpassed $4,000 per ounce, while silver prices briefly exceeded $50 per ounce, reaching a historical high before retreating. The long-term upward trend for precious metals remains intact, but short-term price increases may slow down due to the announcement of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Israel [3][4]. Copper Market - Copper prices initially rose to $11,000 per ton before declining, with domestic prices also increasing. The U.S. government shutdown and differing views within the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts have contributed to market fluctuations. Current copper inventories are at a relatively high level, and while there is potential for new highs driven by capital, maintaining upward momentum may be challenging [4][5]. Aluminum Market - The aluminum market has shown strength, with domestic prices breaking previous highs. However, the overall consumption remains lackluster, and macroeconomic factors are driving prices upward without sufficient fundamental support [5][6]. Zinc Market - The zinc market is experiencing pressure, with LME zinc inventories at 38,300 tons and a significant portion of contracts being canceled. Despite weak downstream consumption, the market is expected to remain in a low-price range, with short-term fluctuations anticipated [8][9]. Lead Market - Lead inventories have decreased, and prices are gradually recovering. The market is currently cautious, with a focus on changes in fund sentiment. The overall supply-demand balance remains tight, and there is potential for price increases due to low inventories [9][10]. Nickel Market - Nickel prices have rebounded from low levels, but the market remains subdued due to high inventories and overcapacity. Short-term price movements are expected to be volatile, with no strong bullish outlook [10][11]. Lithium Carbonate Market - Lithium carbonate prices are experiencing low volatility, with market activity remaining subdued. Recent price quotes indicate stability, but the market lacks strong bullish support [12][13]. Steel Market - The steel market is facing challenges, with significant inventory accumulation and weak demand. The PMI for September indicates marginal stabilization in manufacturing, but overall demand remains weak, particularly in the real estate sector [14][15]. Iron Ore Market - Iron ore prices have increased, driven by concerns over supply disruptions. However, demand remains relatively low, and there are expectations of production cuts as steel mill profits decline [15][16]. Coal Market - The coal market is experiencing price increases, supported by stable demand from the steel industry. However, overall supply remains high, and the market is cautious about future price movements [16][17]. Agricultural Products - The soybean market is seeing fluctuations due to U.S. inventory levels and trade tensions. Domestic supply is expected to remain stable, but external factors may impact prices [36][37]. Palm Oil Market - Palm oil prices have strengthened due to positive market sentiment and expected supply reductions. However, the overall market remains cautious, with potential for fluctuations based on external demand [37][38]. Corn Market - The corn market is facing downward pressure due to slow harvest progress and weak demand. Prices are expected to remain low as market participants adopt a bearish outlook [40][41]. Livestock Market - The livestock market is under pressure, with significant price declines observed in both pork and egg markets. Supply pressures are expected to continue, leading to cautious market sentiment [41][42].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - Pulp: ★★★, suggesting a clearer bullish/bearish trend with a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Sugar: ☆☆☆, meaning the short - term bullish/bearish trend is in a relatively balanced state with poor operability on the trading floor, and it's advisable to wait and see [1] - Apple: ★☆☆, showing a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - Logs: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - Natural Rubber: ★☆☆, showing a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - 20 - rubber: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - Butadiene Rubber: ★☆☆, showing a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] Core Views - Cotton & Cotton Yarn: Zhengzhou cotton rebounded. Xinjiang cotton purchase price fluctuated during the National Day. Pure cotton yarn prices were stable but weak. The new year has a strong production increase expectation, supply may increase significantly, and demand remains weak. It's advisable to wait and see [2] - Sugar: Brazilian sugar production data is bearish, and domestic sugar is expected to maintain a weak and volatile trend. The market focus is on the next season's production estimate, and the production in Guangxi in the 25/26 season is expected to be good [3] - Apple: The futures price rose and then fell. The listing and sales of new - season Red Fuji were affected by rain. The supply lacks bullish drivers, and the cold - storage inventory may be higher than expected, so a bearish strategy is maintained [4] - 20 - rubber, Natural Rubber & Synthetic Rubber: During the National Day, international rubber futures prices fluctuated, and today's prices rose. Supply pressure is high, demand declined during the holiday, inventory reduction is difficult, and the strategy is to rebound due to the end of risk - aversion sentiment [6] - Pulp: The pulp futures price continued to fall to a new low. The inventory decreased slightly, but the supply is relatively loose, and demand is average. It's advisable to wait and see [7] - Logs: The futures price fluctuated. The supply is expected to remain low, demand in the peak season is emerging, inventory pressure is small, and a bullish strategy is maintained [8] Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton rebounded, and new cotton's fixed - price quotes decreased compared to before the holiday [2] - Xinjiang cotton purchase price first fell and then rose during the National Day, with normal - moisture purchase prices mostly in the 6 - 6.2 yuan/kg range [2] - Pure cotton yarn prices were stable but weak, and the peak - season performance was not strong [2] - Since mid - September, the continuous decline of Zhengzhou cotton has had a negative impact on cotton purchase prices, and ginners are cautious in purchasing [2] - The new year has a strong production increase expectation, supply may increase significantly, and demand remains weak [2] - Macroscopically, pay attention to the China - US negotiation at the APEC meeting in South Korea at the end of October [2] - It's advisable to wait and see [2] Sugar - During the holiday, US sugar fluctuated. Brazilian sugar production data in the first half of September was bearish, with increased cane crushing and sugar production [3] - Although this year's cane crushing volume and sugar yield decreased, the increased sugar - making ratio compensated for the loss in sugar production, and Brazil's sugar production will remain high [3] - Domestic Zhengzhou sugar was weakly volatile. The sales rhythm this year was fast, and the spot pressure was relatively light [3] - The market's trading focus has shifted to the next season's production estimate [3] - After July, rainfall in Guangxi was good, and the sugar production in Guangxi in the 25/26 season is expected to be good [3] - Sugar prices are expected to maintain a weak and volatile trend [3] Apple - The futures price rose and then fell [4] - The new - season Red Fuji's listing was delayed due to rain in the production area, and the sales speed slowed down [4] - The spot market had high expectations for the opening price of early - maturing apples [4] - The apple production in the 25/26 season is expected to change little year - on - year, and the supply lacks bullish drivers [4] - In Shaanxi, farmers are bullish, and the reserved fruit volume increased. The cold - storage inventory of new - season Red Fuji may be higher than expected [4] - A bearish strategy is maintained [4] 20 - rubber, Natural Rubber & Synthetic Rubber - During the National Day, Singapore and Japanese rubber futures prices fluctuated sharply, and international crude oil futures prices first fell and then rose [6] - Today, RU&NR&BR prices rose, and market sentiment improved [6] - Domestic natural and synthetic rubber prices generally rose, and the port price of butadiene overseas was stable [6] - The global natural rubber supply has entered the high - yield period [6] - Before the holiday, the operating rate of domestic butadiene rubber plants continued to decline significantly, with some plants shutting down for maintenance and some restarting [6] - The operating rate of upstream butadiene plants increased [6] - During the National Day, tire enterprises had holidays, and the domestic tire operating rate decreased [6] - Before the holiday, the total natural rubber inventory in Qingdao decreased to 45.65 tons, with a slight decrease in bonded - area inventory and a large decrease in general - trade inventory [6] - The social inventory of Chinese butadiene rubber continued to fall to 1.22 tons, and the upstream butadiene port inventory in China rose to 2.78 tons [6] - During the National Day, demand decreased, supply pressure was high, inventory reduction was difficult, and geopolitical risks decreased. The strategy is to rebound due to the end of risk - aversion sentiment [6] Pulp - The pulp futures price continued to fall to a new low [7] - As of September 25, 2025, the inventory of mainstream Chinese pulp ports decreased by 7.9 tons to 203.3 tons, a 3.7% month - on - month decrease [7] - The digestion of warehouse receipts is slow, and the warehouse receipts of Russian needles still suppress the near - term contracts [7] - The current import inventory in China is relatively high year - on - year, and the pulp supply is relatively loose [7] - Pulp demand is still average, and downstream paper mills continue to implement cost - reduction and efficiency - improvement strategies [7] - It's advisable to wait and see [7] Logs - The futures price fluctuated, and the spot price was stable [8] - The arrival volume before the holiday increased, and the price of New Zealand radiata pine in October was raised [8] - The domestic spot price was weak, and traders' import willingness decreased [8] - The overseas price was still high, and the domestic spot price was difficult to improve, increasing traders' pressure [8] - The domestic supply is expected to remain low in the short term [8] - The port inventory reduction before the holiday was significant, and the peak - season demand emerged, with smooth inventory reduction [8] - The original inventory was low, and inventory pressure was relatively small [8] - A bullish strategy is maintained [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Urea: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Methanol: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Pure Benzene: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Styrene: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Propylene: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Plastics: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - PVC: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Caustic Soda: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - PX: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - PTA: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Short - fiber: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Glass: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Soda Ash: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] - Bottle Chip: ★★★ (more bullish) [1] 2. Core Views - The chemical market shows complex trends with different product performances. Some products are affected by factors such as device maintenance, demand changes, and supply - demand imbalances [2][3][5]. - There are differences in the performance of the spot and futures markets, and the basis has changed in some products [2][3]. - The supply - demand relationship is a key factor affecting prices, with some products facing supply - demand contradictions [2][3][5] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene prices continued to rise due to early - started planned maintenance of a device in Dongying during the National Day holiday and the gradual recovery of some downstream demand. However, the futures price fell on the first trading day after the holiday, resulting in a divergence between the spot and futures markets and an enlarged basis [2]. - Polyolefins faced a situation of weak peak - season demand, mainly with rigid procurement. The large - scale release of new production capacity led to a significant increase in domestic output, resulting in prominent supply - demand contradictions. There was inventory accumulation during the holidays, and there was obvious pressure to reduce inventory after the holidays, causing price pressure [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - During the National Day, the oil price dropped, and the pure benzene futures once fell below 5700 yuan/ton in the morning session and then rebounded with the oil price in the afternoon. The spot price in East China was weak, the shipment in Shandong was dull, and Sinopec's listed price remained stable. The device operation rate continued to rise, and the port inventory decreased. However, high imports and expected demand decline continued to drag down the market [3]. - The main contract of styrene futures closed slightly lower, with the overall center of gravity moving down along the 5 - day moving average. The oil price during the holiday was basically the same as before the holiday, having limited impact on the cost of styrene. The demand was weak during the peak season, and the supply increased significantly due to the expansion of production capacity. The inventory of styrene has been significantly higher year - on - year since this year and has shown a trend of oscillating inventory accumulation after June, suppressing the price [3] Polyester - During the holiday, the overseas oil price dropped, causing the prices of PX and PTA to weaken in the morning and then recover with the rebound of the oil price in the afternoon. The operation rate of PX continued to increase. Hengli Dalian's PTA carried out maintenance, and some East China devices reduced their loads due to reasons. In the short term, PX was under pressure, and the PTA link repaired its profit. However, in the future, the PX of Wushi Petrochemical plans to carry out maintenance, and the polyester load is expected to remain stable. The near - term supply - demand pattern of upstream raw materials is okay, and attention should be paid to terminal orders and raw material restocking. In mid - to late October, the downstream demand is expected to gradually weaken, and the supply - demand situation will still be under pressure in the long - term [5]. - The domestic operation rate of ethylene glycol increased significantly, and the port inventory accumulated significantly during the holiday, with a weak fundamental situation. The main futures price once approached the 4100 yuan/ton mark. In the medium - term, with the mass production of new devices and the weakening of future demand, the supply - demand situation will gradually weaken in the fourth quarter, and the 1 - 5 spread is under downward pressure [5]. - The new production capacity of short - fiber is limited, and the operation rate is at a high level. The terminal weaving and dyeing industries increased their operation rates, and the recovery of peak - season demand boosted the short - fiber industry. It is recommended to be long in the short - term, and attention should be paid to downstream orders and short - fiber inventory [5]. - The operation rate of bottle chips increased, but after the long holiday, with the cooling weather, the demand is expected to weaken. Overcapacity is a long - term pressure, and the processing margin is under continuous pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - The methanol futures price dropped significantly. During the holiday, the import volume remained high, and the port inventory continued to accumulate. The capacity utilization rate of domestic methanol devices increased. Before the holiday, inland olefin enterprises carried out centralized external procurement, and enterprises had sufficient pending orders, but the order execution was slowed down due to logistics restrictions, and the inventory of production enterprises increased slightly. Imports are expected to remain sufficient, and the port is expected to continue to accumulate inventory. The near - term situation is weak, while the far - month outlook is relatively strong. Attention should be paid to factors such as macro - sentiment and overseas device changes [6]. - During the National Day holiday, urea production enterprises significantly accumulated inventory, with high supply and great pressure on enterprise shipments. Affected by factors such as weather and logistics, the downstream demand was insufficient. Export orders were being shipped, and the port inventory decreased. Although India issued a new round of urea tenders, planning to import 2 million tons, the export window period may have ended, and the short - term boost to the market is limited. The pattern of loose domestic supply - demand of urea is difficult to change, and attention should be paid to possible policy adjustments and their impact on market sentiment [6] Chlor - Alkali Industry - The main contract of PVC dropped. During the holiday, the downstream demand weakened, the supply was at a high level, and the inventory increased significantly. After the end of maintenance and the release of new production capacity, the supply pressure was high. The downstream's intention to stock up was not high, and the industry continued the inventory - accumulation mode. The chlor - alkali integration still had profits, and the cost support was not obvious. PVC may show a weak - oscillating trend [7]. - The caustic soda futures dropped significantly. There was still the phenomenon of vehicle detention by downstream buyers, and the purchase price may be further reduced, with the inventory increasing compared with the previous period. There are small - scale maintenance plans for caustic soda in North China and East China in October, and the supply is still under high - pressure operation due to remaining profits. The liquid - caustic soda inventory of alumina plants in Shanxi and Henan is high, and the downstream profit is shrinking, with resistance to high prices. The weak - reality pattern continues, but the strong expectation of possible restocking demand before the future downstream alumina production cannot be falsified. It is recommended to wait and see [7] Soda Ash - Glass - The price of soda ash futures was weakly operating. Before the holiday, the inventory was mainly reduced, and it increased after the holiday. The rigid demand for heavy soda was stable. The production capacity of float glass and photovoltaic glass has been stable recently. The inventory of the photovoltaic industry has changed from decreasing to increasing, and it is expected that the ignition speed will slow down in the future, with limited incremental rigid demand for heavy soda. There are few maintenance plans in October, and the industry currently has little operating pressure, with high - pressure supply. The long - term pattern of supply - demand surplus remains unchanged, and opportunities to short at high prices should be sought, but caution should be exercised near the cost [8]. - The price of glass futures fluctuated narrowly. During the holiday, downstream enterprises had holidays, and the production and sales were insufficient, with seasonal inventory accumulation in the industry. Some regions raised their quoted prices. The daily melting volume was oscillating at a relatively high level. The processing orders improved but were still insufficient on a month - on - month basis, and some engineering orders increased. The situation of whether Shahe will centrally use Zhengkang's deep - processed gas should be continuously tracked. If the production - capacity reduction does not actually occur, the market may return to weak - reality trading, but with the current low valuation, the decline is expected to be limited. A low - buying strategy near the cost can be considered in the future [8]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating - Gold: ★☆★, indicating a bullish bias but limited trading opportunities on the market [1] - Silver: ★☆★, suggesting a bullish bias but limited trading opportunities on the market [1] 2) Core Viewpoints - During the National Day holiday, precious metals maintained their strength. The international gold price broke through the $4,000 mark, and domestic prices rose following the international trend today. The US government shutdown and suspension of data release such as non - farm payrolls have sustained market risk - aversion sentiment. The long - term upward logic of gold remains unchanged. However, after Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had signed the first - phase peace agreement today, after reaching the short - term target of $4,000, one should be wary of profit - taking by funds and remain cautious at high levels. Hold previous long positions and avoid chasing the market [1]. - The Fed's September meeting minutes showed that employment growth has slowed, the unemployment rate has risen slightly, and the labor market has shown signs of weakness. Inflation remains slightly above the 2% target. Almost all Fed members agreed to lower the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to between 4% and 4.25% [2]. 3) Other Summaries - Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had signed the first - phase of the peace plan. He previously said he might go to the Middle East this weekend and consider going to Gaza [1]. - In the recent sixth vote, the US Senate rejected the bipartisan appropriation bill again, and the federal government continued to shut down [1].

Report Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★★★ (indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - Fuel oil: Not clearly defined in a comparable way - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Not clearly defined in a comparable way - Asphalt: ★★★ (indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity) [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ★☆☆ (indicating a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but poor operability on the trading floor) [1] Core Views - The overall international oil prices declined around the National Day holiday. The subsequent market will focus on the pressure of loose supply - demand, and the strategy of combining high - level short positions in SC with out - of - the - money call options should be opportunistically and temporarily closed for profit [2] - The fuel oil market will follow the trend of crude oil. High - sulfur fuel oil will be affected by geopolitical factors, while low - sulfur fuel oil will face continuous pressure from loose supply - demand [3] - The supply - demand of asphalt remains in a tight balance. With the weakening of the cost side, asphalt is expected to be under limited pressure and its crack spread has upward potential [4] - The short - term LPG is under pressure due to the lack of positive support, and attention should be paid to the improvement of combustion demand after the temperature drops [5] Summary by Directory Crude Oil - International oil prices rebounded after OPEC+ did not significantly increase production as expected. The SC11 contract dropped 1.98% on the first trading day after the holiday. US crude oil inventories increased by 3715000 barrels last week, but the relatively strong refined oil apparent demand in the past four weeks supported the oil price [2] Fuel Oil & Low - sulfur Fuel Oil - The fuel oil market opened lower following the cost side. High - sulfur fuel oil is relatively resistant to decline due to geopolitical risks, but may face supply pressure in the medium term. Low - sulfur fuel oil has sufficient overseas supply, weak demand, and the pressure of loose supply - demand remains unchanged [3] Asphalt - The overall commercial inventory decreased compared with that before the holiday. The planned production in October increased by 350000 tons year - on - year and decreased by 400 tons month - on - month. The supply - demand is in a tight balance, and the asphalt is expected to be under limited pressure [4] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The price of Saudi CP in October was much lower than expected, and the import cost decreased. The market sentiment is cautious, and the short - term LPG is under pressure [5]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - term trend with a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Fuel oil: Not clearly defined in a comparable way, represented by "ななな" - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Not clearly defined in a comparable way, represented by "文文文" - Asphalt: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - term trend with a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ★☆☆, suggesting a bullish/bearish bias with a driving force for price movement but limited operability on the trading floor [1] Report's Core View - Overall, the energy market is affected by multiple factors including supply - demand dynamics, geopolitical risks, and inventory changes. Different energy products have their own unique supply - demand situations and price trends [2][3][4][5] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - International oil prices declined around the National Day holiday and are in a rebound - repair period after OPEC+ did not significantly increase production as expected. The SC11 contract dropped 1.98% on the first trading day after the holiday. US crude oil inventories increased by 3715000 barrels last week, but the 1.7% year - on - year increase in refined oil apparent demand in the past four weeks supported oil prices. Supply - demand loosening pressure is the main trading theme, and the previously proposed strategy of combining short positions in SC at high levels with out - of - the - money call options should be opportunistically and temporarily closed for profit [2] Fuel Oil & Low - sulfur Fuel Oil - During the National Day holiday, overseas crude - related products were weak, and the fuel oil market opened lower following the cost side. High - sulfur fuel oil was relatively resistant to decline due to geopolitical risks, as Russian refineries were frequently attacked by drones and seasonal maintenance was approaching, which may restrict supply. In the medium term, supply pressure may emerge under OPEC+ continuous production increase. Low - sulfur fuel oil has sufficient overseas supply, with continuous inflow of Western arbitrage goods. The RFCC unit of a Nigerian refinery is not restored, and there are continuous tenders. The demand for marine fuel bunkering is also sluggish, and the supply - demand loosening pressure remains unchanged [3] Asphalt - The latest inventory shows a slight increase in refinery inventory and a significant decline in social inventory, with overall commercial inventory decreasing compared to before the holiday. The national production plan for October increased by 350000 tons year - on - year and decreased slightly by 4000 tons month - on - month. The market has priced in the supply pressure in October. There is still construction rush demand in the north, while demand in the south is temporarily suppressed by typhoon and rainfall. Supply - demand remains in a tight balance, and asphalt is expected to be less pressured under the weakening cost side, with upward elasticity in cracking [4] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Overseas crude oil prices dropped during the holiday, and the Saudi CP price in October was much lower than expected, with propane down by 25 dollars per ton and butane down by 15 dollars per ton. Affected by the decline in import costs, market sentiment is cautious. Downstream enterprises' procurement after the holiday is mainly for刚需. Attention should be paid to the improvement degree of combustion demand after the temperature drops. In the short term, LPG is under pressure due to lack of positive support [5]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread steel: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Hot - rolled coil: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Iron ore: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Coke: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Coking coal: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Silicomanganese: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★★★, indicating a clearer long - trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently [1] Core Viewpoints - The steel market has slightly rebounded. The overall domestic demand is still weak, and the export remains high. The negative feedback expectation of the industrial chain still ferments repeatedly. Attention should be paid to the strength of post - holiday demand recovery [1] - The iron ore market is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term, with concerns about supply disruptions increasing, and the future pressure of steel mills to cut production gradually rising [2] - The coke price has risen, with sufficient carbon supply and the price support at the previous low being relatively solid [3] - The coking coal price has rebounded under the influence of market sentiment regarding production safety inspections, with sufficient carbon supply and relatively solid support near the previous low [5] - The silicomanganese price has bottomed out and rebounded, with high iron - water production and good market demand. It may have a certain rebound market driven by coking coal [6] - The ferrosilicon price has bottomed out and rebounded, with overall good demand and may have a certain rebound market driven by coking coal [7] Summary by Categories Steel - Today's steel futures rebounded. During the long holiday, the apparent demand for thread steel dropped significantly, the output decreased slightly, and the inventory increased substantially. The demand for hot - rolled coil also declined, with a slight decrease in output and a large increase in inventory. The iron - water output remained high, but the downstream's ability to absorb was insufficient. The negative feedback expectation of the industrial chain still fermented repeatedly as steel mills' profits declined. The overall domestic demand was still weak, and steel exports remained high, with the EU's additional tariffs causing some disturbances. After continuous adjustments, the market stabilized slightly, and the market sentiment was cautious [1] Iron Ore - Today's iron ore futures rose. The global iron ore shipment decreased month - on - month, with a large decline in non - mainstream countries, while the domestic arrival volume increased. Affected by the Ximangzhu iron ore accident and BHP agreements, concerns about supply disruptions increased. In the short term, iron - water demand was resilient, and steel mills had certain replenishment needs around the National Day. However, as steel mills' profits shrank and domestic demand remained relatively low, the future pressure to cut production gradually increased. There were still certain policy expectations in the market, but the uncertainty of foreign trade frictions also remained. It is expected that iron ore will mainly fluctuate at a high level in the short term [2] Coke - The coke price rose during the day. The first round of price increases in the coking industry was fully implemented, and there was no news of a second - round increase. The coking profit was average, the daily output decreased slightly, and the coke inventory continued to increase. Traders' purchasing willingness decreased. Overall, the carbon supply was sufficient, and the price support at the previous low was relatively solid [3] Coking Coal - The coking coal price rose during the day. 22 central safety production inspection teams will conduct annual inspections in 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, and the market expected stricter coking coal production safety. The output of coking coal mines increased slightly, and the terminal inventory rose. The total coking coal inventory increased significantly month - on - month, the production - end inventory decreased slightly, and the suspended coking coal mines continued to resume production. However, the possibility of further large - scale capacity release was low under the background of over - production inspections. Overall, the carbon supply was sufficient, and the support near the previous low was relatively solid. The coking coal futures price was slightly at a discount to Mongolian coal, and the price rebounded under the influence of market sentiment regarding production safety inspections [5] Silicomanganese - The silicomanganese price bottomed out and rebounded during the day. The iron - water production remained high on the demand side. The weekly output of silicomanganese continued to increase, reaching a relatively high level, and the inventory did not increase. The market's spot and futures demand was good. The forward quotation of manganese ore increased slightly month - on - month, and the spot ore was boosted by the futures market. Although the manganese ore inventory increased, the inventory - building speed was slow. Driven by coking coal, it may have a certain rebound market [6] Ferrosilicon - The ferrosilicon price bottomed out and rebounded during the day. The iron - water production remained high on the demand side. The export demand remained at about 30,000 tons, with a marginal impact being small. The output of magnesium metal decreased slightly month - on - month, and the secondary demand declined marginally. The overall demand was okay. The ferrosilicon supply returned to a high level, the market's spot and futures demand was good, and the on - balance - sheet inventory decreased slightly. Driven by coking coal, it may have a certain rebound market [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Urea, Methanol, Pure Benzene, Styrene, Propylene, Plastic, PVC, Caustic Soda, PX, PTA, Ethylene Glycol, Short Fiber, Glass, Soda Ash, Bottle Chip: Investment ratings are provided with star symbols, where red stars represent a predicted upward trend and green stars represent a predicted downward trend. One star means a bias towards long/short with a driving force for an upward/downward trend but limited operability on the trading floor. Two stars mean holding long/short with a clearer upward/downward trend and the market condition is evolving. Three stars mean an even clearer long/short trend and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities. White stars mean the short-term long/short trend is in a relatively balanced state and the current trading floor has poor operability, suggesting a wait-and-see approach [1][9] Core Views - The chemical market shows a complex situation with different trends in various sub - sectors. Some products are affected by factors such as supply - demand imbalances, seasonal changes, and raw material price fluctuations [2][3][5] Summary by Related Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene prices continued to rise due to early planned maintenance of a device in Dongying during the National Day holiday and the gradual recovery of some downstream demand. However, the futures price fell on the first trading day after the holiday, resulting in a divergence between the futures and spot markets and an expansion of the basis. - For polyolefins, the peak season demand was weak, with mainly rigid demand procurement. The large - scale release of new production capacity on the supply side led to a significant increase in domestic production this year, resulting in prominent supply - demand contradictions. Production enterprises accumulated inventory during the double festivals, and there was obvious pressure to reduce inventory after the holiday, causing prices to be under pressure [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - During the National Day, the oil price fell. The pure benzene futures price once dropped below 5700 yuan/ton in the morning session and then rebounded following the oil price in the afternoon. The spot price in East China was weak, the shipment in Shandong was dull, and the listed price of Sinopec remained stable. The device operation rate continued to rise, the port inventory decreased, the actual fundamentals were okay, but the basis weakened compared to before the holiday. High import volume and the expectation of future demand decline continued to drag down the market. - The main contract of styrene futures closed slightly lower within the day, and the overall center of gravity moved down along the 5 - day moving average. The oil price first decreased and then increased during the holiday, remaining basically the same as before the holiday, having limited impact on the cost side of styrene. On the supply - demand fundamentals, the peak season demand was weak. Due to the expansion of production capacity, the domestic supply increased significantly. The total inventory of styrene has been significantly higher year - on - year since this year, showing a trend of oscillatory inventory accumulation after June. The supply - side pressure was large, suppressing the styrene price, and the styrene market was in a bearish pattern [3] Polyester - The overseas oil price fell during the holiday. The prices of PX and PTA weakened in the morning session and then rebounded in the afternoon due to the oil price recovery. The operation rate of PX continued to increase. Hengli Dalian's PTA carried out maintenance, and the East China device reduced its load due to an accident. In the short term, PX was expected to be under pressure, and the PTA segment repaired its profit. However, the PX of Wushi Petrochemical was planned for maintenance, and the polyester load was expected to be maintained. The short - term supply - demand pattern of upstream raw materials was okay. Attention should be paid to terminal orders and raw material restocking. In mid - to late October, the downstream demand was expected to gradually weaken, and the supply - demand situation would still be under pressure in the long run. - The domestic operation rate of ethylene glycol increased significantly, and the port inventory accumulated significantly during the holiday. The fundamentals were weak, and the main futures price once approached the 4100 yuan/ton mark within the day. In the medium term, with the mass production of new devices and the weakening of future demand, the supply - demand situation would gradually weaken in the fourth quarter. Under the expectation of inventory accumulation, the 1 - 5 spread was under pressure to decline. - The new production capacity of short fiber was limited, and the operation rate was at a high level. The terminal weaving and dyeing industries increased their operation rates. The recovery of peak - season demand boosted the short - fiber industry. It was recommended to continue to be long in the short term. Attention should be paid to downstream orders and short - fiber inventory. The operation rate of bottle chips increased, but after the long holiday, as the weather turned cooler, the demand was expected to weaken. Overcapacity was a long - term pressure, and the processing margin was continuously under pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - The methanol futures price dropped significantly. During the holiday, the import volume remained high, and the port inventory continued to accumulate. The capacity utilization rate of domestic methanol devices increased. Before the holiday, inland olefin enterprises made large - scale external purchases, and enterprises had sufficient orders to be delivered, but the order execution was slowed down due to logistics restrictions, and the inventory of production enterprises increased slightly. The import was expected to remain sufficient, the port was expected to continue to accumulate inventory, and the short - term weakness would continue. The long - term outlook was relatively positive. Attention should be paid to macro - sentiment and changes in overseas devices. - During the National Day holiday, urea production enterprises significantly accumulated inventory, the supply remained high, and enterprises faced great pressure to sell. Affected by weather and logistics factors, the downstream demand was insufficient. Export orders were being shipped, and the port inventory decreased. Although India issued a new round of urea tenders, planning to import 2 million tons, the export window period might have ended, so the short - term boost to the market was limited. The domestic supply - demand situation of urea remained loose. Attention should be paid to possible policy adjustments and their impact on market sentiment [6] Chlor - alkali Industry - The main contract of PVC dropped. During the holiday, the downstream demand weakened, the supply was at a high level, and the inventory increased significantly. After the end of maintenance and the release of new production capacity, the supply pressure was high. The downstream's intention to stock up was low, and the industry continued the inventory - accumulation pattern. The integrated chlor - alkali enterprises still had profits, but the cost support was not obvious. In a weak real - situation pattern, PVC might show a weak - oscillatory trend. - The caustic soda futures price dropped significantly. There were still vehicle - waiting phenomena among downstream buyers, and the purchase price might be further reduced. The inventory increased compared to the previous period. There were maintenance plans for caustic soda in North and East China in October, but the scale was small. Since there were still profits, the supply was still operating at a high level. The liquid caustic soda inventory of alumina plants in Shanxi and Henan was high, and the downstream profit margin shrank. They were resistant to high - priced products. The weak real - situation pattern continued, but there might be restocking demand before the future downstream alumina production. Since the strong - expectation could not be falsified, it was recommended to wait and see [7] Soda Ash - Glass - The soda ash futures price was in a weak state. The inventory decreased before the holiday and increased after the holiday. The rigid demand for heavy soda was stable. The production capacity of float glass and photovoltaic glass has been stable recently. The inventory of the photovoltaic industry increased after a decrease. It was expected that the ignition speed would slow down in the future, and the incremental rigid demand for heavy soda was limited. There were few maintenance plans in October, the industry's current operating pressure was not large, and the supply would operate at a high level. The long - term supply - demand surplus situation remained unchanged. Opportunities to short at high prices should be sought, but be cautious when approaching the cost level. - The glass futures price fluctuated within a narrow range. During the holiday, downstream enterprises had holidays, and the production and sales were insufficient. The industry seasonally accumulated inventory, and some regions increased their quoted prices. The daily melting volume was oscillating at a relatively high level. The processing orders improved but were still insufficient on a month - on - month basis, and some project orders increased. Whether Shajiahe would intensively use Zhengkang's deep - processed gas should be continuously monitored. If the production - capacity reduction does not actually occur, the market may return to the weak - real - situation trading. However, with the current low valuation, the expected decline range is also limited. In the future, a low - buying strategy near the cost level can be considered [8]

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