1. Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment rating in the given content. 2. Core View of the Report - From September 22 to September 30, both foreign and domestic precious metals rose across the board, with silver outperforming gold and the gold - silver ratio being repaired. Political uncertainty is the core variable driving up the safe - haven demand. The US government shutdown and inflation data leading to rate - cut expectations support precious metal prices, while the divergent Fed amplifies price fluctuations. It is recommended to buy on dips [4]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1. Variety Views - In the period from September 22 to September 30, COMEX gold futures rose 4.91% to $3887.60 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose 9.05% to $46.84 per ounce. Domestically, Shanghai gold rose 5.38% to 874.40 yuan per gram, and Shanghai silver rose 9.86% to 10918.00 yuan per kilogram. The US 8 - month PCE price index was 2.7% year - on - year, and the core PCE was 2.9% year - on - year. Policy guidance sensitive period is coming for the Fed. Political risk may push up the risk - hedging premium of gold [4]. 3.2. Market News - **US Government Shutdown Issue**: On September 20, Senate Democrats blocked a Republican temporary appropriation bill. On September 21, both parties' short - term spending bills failed in the Senate. With existing funds only supporting the federal government until the end of the month, the government is approaching a shutdown, and the political deadlock between the two parties remains unresolved as of September 27 [6]. - **Fed's Interest Rate Stance**: Multiple Fed officials have different views. Some believe the current interest rate is between "slightly restrictive and neutral" with limited room for further rate cuts; some support rate cuts; and there are discussions about replacing the current 2% inflation target with a target range. There are also differences in the number and magnitude of rate cuts within the Fed [8]. - **Economic Data**: The US 9 - month S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52, service PMI was 53.9, and composite PMI was 53.6, all below expectations. The second - quarter GDP annualized quarter - on - quarter growth was revised up to 3.8%. The 8 - month core PCE price index was 2.9% year - on - year, and the month - on - month increase was 0.2%. The initial jobless claims last week dropped to 218,000 [10]. - **Other News**: China's 1 - 8 month industrial enterprise profits increased by 0.9% year - on - year, and the 8 - month profit increased by 20.4% year - on - year. The global economic growth forecast for 2025 was adjusted up to 3.2% by the OECD [13].

Report Summary Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints The report analyzes the market trends of various sectors during the National Day holiday in 2025, including macro - colored, energy and chemical, agricultural products, and black sectors. Most sectors show a complex situation of supply - demand imbalance, with some facing supply pressure and others having weak demand. Market trends are affected by factors such as policies, international macro - situations, and seasonal characteristics, and most sectors are expected to show short - term oscillatory trends [2][8][21]. Summary by Sector Macro - Colored Sector - **Stock Index**: A - share market showed strong growth before the holiday, up 6.7%, hitting a high since 1987. Policies are expected to attract incremental funds [2]. - **Copper**: International macro - situation fluctuates greatly due to the US government debt issue and political changes in other countries. Gold, silver, copper, and aluminum prices rise, while there are no major domestic changes [2]. - **Zinc**: Domestic demand in the peak season is lower than expected, and the supply pressure is still large. Although LME zinc rebounds during the holiday, SHFE zinc is under pressure at high levels [3]. - **Lead**: LME lead fluctuates widely during the holiday. Domestic lead supply pressure increases, and demand in the peak season is not good, with a weak oscillatory trend expected [4]. - **Tin**: LME tin rises during the holiday. Supply is tight due to slow mine resumption in Myanmar and disruptions in Indonesia. The tight supply pattern is expected to continue until mid - month [5]. - **Gold and Silver**: Precious metals rise during the holiday, supported by expectations of Fed rate cuts and international macro - uncertainties. However, gold is in an overbought state [6]. Energy and Chemical Sector - **PTA**: Oil prices fall and then rebound during the holiday. PTA has low processing fees, weak cost support, and insufficient downstream demand, expected to oscillate weakly [8]. - **MEG**: There are many changes in domestic and overseas devices. Supply pressure is large, and cost drive is poor, with prices expected to oscillate weakly [8]. - **Short - fiber and Bottle - chip**: Short - fiber and bottle - chip prices are expected to oscillate weakly following raw materials, with limited processing fee improvement space [8][9]. - **Urea**: The market is weak during the holiday. Supply remains high, demand is weak, and the market is expected to be under pressure [10]. - **Paper Pulp**: The market is stable during the holiday. Supply is abundant, demand is weak, and inventory is high. The market is expected to be under pressure in the short term [11]. - **PVC**: There is a gap between policy expectations and fundamentals. Supply pressure is not relieved, demand is weak, and it is difficult to find positive factors [12]. - **Glass**: The market shows a trend of rising first and then falling. Supply may tighten, but demand is insufficient after the holiday, and fundamental positives are not sustainable [12][13]. - **Soda Ash**: Supply is high, demand is weak, and inventory is under pressure. The price lacks upward momentum in the long term [14]. - **Caustic Soda**: Supply is loose, demand is weak, and prices are under pressure, but there is some support from alumina's demand expectations [15]. - **Rubber**: Typhoon may reduce supply, but terminal demand is weak. The market is expected to oscillate in the short term [15]. - **PX**: Supply increases, demand is weak, and the market is expected to oscillate weakly, focusing on downstream demand and profit changes [16][17]. - **Pure Benzene**: Prices fall before the holiday. Downstream demand is not as expected, and there is an over - supply expectation [18]. - **Styrene**: Prices fall before the holiday. The market is in a wide - balance state with a tendency to accumulate inventory, and the weak situation is difficult to change after the holiday [19]. Agricultural Products Sector - **Cotton and Cotton Yarn**: US cotton prices fall during the holiday. Domestic cotton purchase is stable, but demand is weak. Cotton prices are expected to have limited downward space after the holiday [21][22]. - **Sugar**: US raw sugar oscillates during the holiday. Production in some regions may increase, and Zhengzhou sugar may rebound but is under pressure [23]. - **Soybeans and Soybean Meal**: US soybeans rebound during the holiday. Domestic supply is sufficient, and soybean meal is expected to oscillate weakly [24]. - **Soybean Oil**: US soybean harvest begins. Domestic production and demand are both weak, and it is expected to oscillate at a low level [25]. - **Palm Oil**: Malaysian palm oil may enter the production - reduction season early. Supply and demand are both affected, and it is expected to oscillate in the short term [25]. - **Rapeseed Products**: Canadian rapeseed imports decrease, and domestic rapeseed oil production increases with inventory reduction, expected to oscillate [26]. - **Corn and Starch**: US corn oscillates slightly. Domestic supply may be affected by weather, and demand is strong. Corn prices may first fall and then rise [27]. - **Hogs**: Pig prices are low, and the breeding loss expands. The market is expected to oscillate weakly [28]. - **Eggs**: Egg prices are stable during the holiday. High存栏 may lead to price pressure after the holiday [28]. - **Logs**: Log prices are expected to oscillate strongly in the short term due to seasonal factors, but downstream demand is weak [29]. Black Sector - **Steel**: Steel mills' profitability decreases, but production and demand show different trends. The market is expected to oscillate in the short term [31]. - **Iron Ore**: The market shows a small increase. Supply is stable, and demand has support, focusing on supply and demand changes [31]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Supply and demand change little, and it is expected to maintain a range - bound oscillation [31]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The market is weak and stable during the holiday. Supply and demand are both stable, and the market is expected to oscillate after the holiday [31]. - **Polysilicon**: Supply exceeds expectations, demand may decrease, and it is expected to oscillate at a high level in the short term [33]. - **Ferroalloys**: Manganese silicon and ferrosilicon markets are weak and stable. They are expected to oscillate within a range after the holiday [33].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating - The report suggests a bullish outlook for the tin market in the medium term, advising investors to adopt a long - position strategy [4]. 2) Core Viewpoints - The disruption in the Indonesian tin supply and the slow recovery of overseas tin mines, combined with macro - economic factors, have led to a shortage in the global tin supply, causing tin prices to soar. The supply is expected to remain tight before mid - October, and the tin price may continue to strengthen. The复产 speed of the Burmese tin mines may determine the supply elasticity of tin, and if the Indonesian crackdown exceeds expectations or the Burmese复产 is further delayed, the tin price may break through the previous high [2][4]. 3) Summary by Related Aspects Indonesian Supply - Indonesia, the world's largest tin exporter (accounting for over 25% of global supply), has intensified the global tin supply shortage. The Indonesian president ordered the closure of 1000 illegal tin mines on September 29 and plans to crack down on 80% of illegal mining activities. The illegal mine closure may widen the global tin mine supply gap to over 8000 tons in the fourth quarter. In August, Indonesia's tin ingot exports were 3246.46 tons, a 14.39% month - on - month decrease, and exports are expected to continue to decline significantly [2]. Burmese Supply - The复产 of Burmese tin mines is progressing slowly. In August, China imported only 2091 tons of tin ore from Burma, a 27.72% year - on - year decrease, accounting for only 20% of the total domestic imports. Due to the rainy season, equipment shortages, and explosive controls, the actual output remains low, and the output increase is expected to be realized in November [4]. Domestic Supply - Overseas tin mine supply recovery is slow, and domestic raw material supply is tight. Domestic smelter operating rates are continuously decreasing. Yunnan tin smelters have been on a 45 - day maintenance since August 30, and Jiangxi's refined tin output remains low due to a shortage of scrap and crude tin. Domestic smelter output is expected to recover around mid - October, and the low LME tin inventory cannot be quickly replenished [4]. Macroeconomic Factors - The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in October is 93%. The weakening US dollar and the expectation of loose liquidity have boosted the overall sentiment of the non - ferrous metals sector [4].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, the supply is expected to decrease while the demand is strong, with overall supply - demand conditions improving. However, due to the approaching end of pre - holiday restocking and weakening market sentiment, the futures price has declined. Attention should be paid to the start - up rates in the north and south regions and the start - up rate of polysilicon [5][6]. - For polysilicon, there is an increase in supply and weak demand, with a growing risk of inventory accumulation. Market sentiment is gradually weakening, and it is expected to maintain range - bound trading in the short term. The price transmission in the industrial chain should be monitored [7]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon - **Price**: As of September 26, 2025, the spot price of Xinjiang industrial silicon 553 oxygen - blown was 9000 yuan/ton, up 200 yuan/ton from last week; the futures price of the main contract closed at 8960 yuan/ton [5][10]. - **Supply**: Xinjiang's production is stable with a small amount of restarts next week; the start - up rate in the northwest is basically stable; Yunnan's start - up rate is stable overall, and the electricity price will increase in October; Sichuan's production is basically flat, and a reduction is expected in late October. Overall, this week's production is basically stable [5]. - **Demand**: The start - up rate of polysilicon has increased slightly, and the demand for silicon powder orders from silicon material enterprises has been released. The production of silicon materials in October is expected to remain high, strongly supporting the demand for industrial silicon. The start - up of organic silicon has fluctuated slightly, and the demand for industrial silicon has remained stable. The start - up rate of aluminum alloy enterprises is basically stable, and pre - holiday restocking has increased. In August, the export of industrial silicon was 76,600 tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.51% and a year - on - year increase of 18.21% [5]. - **Cost**: The cost of industrial silicon has remained stable this week [5]. - **Inventory**: As of September 25, the national social inventory of industrial silicon was 543,000 tons, the same as last week [6]. - **Spread**: As of September 26, 2025, the spread between Yunnan industrial silicon 553 oxygen - blown and 421 oxygen - blown was 400 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan/ton from last week; the spread between Xinjiang industrial silicon 553 oxygen - blown and 421 oxygen - blown was 300 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton from last week [14]. Polysilicon - **Price**: As of September 26, 2025, the spot price of N - type dense material was 50,000 yuan/ton, the same as last week; the futures price of the main contract closed at 51,465 yuan/ton [7][19]. - **Supply**: The start - up of polysilicon has increased slightly this week. In October, the production plan shows that the production cut of silicon material enterprises is less than expected, and the overall output may exceed expectations [7]. - **Demand**: Downstream crystal - pulling enterprises are mostly in a wait - and - see mode before the holiday. In August, the newly installed photovoltaic capacity hit a new low this year, and the Q4 downstream demand needs to be tracked. In August, the import volume of polysilicon was 1005.6 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 14%; in July, the export was 299.2 tons, a month - on - month increase of 40% [7]. - **Cost**: The cost of polysilicon has remained stable this week [7]. - **Inventory**: The inventory is on the rise, and the procurement rhythm of crystal - pulling factories has slowed down [7]. - **Spread**: As of September 26, 2025, the premium of N - type dense material over P - type dense material was 17,000 yuan/ton, the same as last week; the premium of N - type dense material over P - type cauliflower material was 19,500 yuan/ton, the same as last week [24]. Cost - **Silicon Coal and Silica**: As of September 26, 2025, the delivered price of Ningxia silicon coal was 1130 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan/ton from last week; the delivered price of Xinjiang silicon coal was 1600 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton from last week. The delivered price of Hubei silica was 340 yuan/ton, the same as last week; the delivered price of Xinjiang silica was 320 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton from last week; the delivered price of Yunnan silica was 290 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton from last week [28]. - **Other Costs**: The price of Shandong Port Saudi petroleum coke was 1355 yuan/ton, the same as last week. The electricity prices in Xinjiang, Sichuan, and Yunnan remained unchanged from last week. The price of Yunnan wood chips and charcoal, as well as the price of Jiangsu high - power graphite electrodes, remained stable [31][35]. Downstream - **Silicon Wafers**: As of September 26, 2025, the average prices of N - type M10 - 182(130µm), N - type G10L - 183.75(130µm), N - type G12R - 210R(130µm), and N - type G12 - 210(130µm) were 1.35, 1.325, 1.4, and 1.7 yuan/piece respectively, with some prices rising slightly from last week. The price of 210RN has adjusted back to 1.4 yuan/piece [38]. - **Batteries**: As of September 26, 2025, the prices of M10 single - crystal TOPCon, G10L single - crystal TOPCon, G12R single - crystal TOPCon, and G12 single - crystal TOPCon were 0.32, 0.32, 0.29, and 0.305 yuan/watt respectively, with some prices rising slightly from last week. The prices of some distributed products have declined, while the prices of centralized products have rebounded [42][45]. Organic Silicon - As of September 26, 2025, the price of organic silicon DMC in East China was 11,000 yuan/ton, the same as last week. The start - up of organic silicon has decreased slightly, and the demand for industrial silicon has remained relatively stable [49]. Aluminum Alloy - As of September 26, 2025, the price of Shanghai aluminum alloy ingot ADC12 was 20,500 yuan/ton, the same as last week. The start - up of aluminum alloy enterprises is basically stable, and pre - holiday restocking has increased [53].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The overall supply of iron ore is gradually increasing, with the global shipment rebounding, an increase in Australian and non - mainstream ore shipments, a slight decrease in Brazilian ore, and a slight decline in domestic ore production. On the demand side, the hot metal output continues to increase, but the pre - holiday restocking by steel mills is basically over, weakening the support for ore prices. Currently, the supply - demand contradiction of iron ore is not significant. However, as the pre - holiday market sentiment cools, the futures price has declined. After the holiday, attention should be paid to the recovery range of steel demand in the peak season. The strategy is range - bound trading. [5][6] 3. Summary by Related Content Price - Spot prices are oscillating downward [7] Mineral Powder Spread - The spread between PB powder and Super Special powder is oscillating at a low level [13] - The spread between PB powder and Macfarlane powder is oscillating at a low level [17] Futures Spread and Basis - The 1 - 5 spread fluctuates little, and the 01 basis oscillates at a low level [21] Relative Valuation - The steel - ore ratio oscillates at a low level, and the ore - coke ratio oscillates at a high level [28] Supply - Global shipments stop falling and rebound, and non - mainstream ore shipments stop falling and rebound. From September 22nd to 28th, the global iron ore shipment volume was 34.754 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.506 million tons [5][34] - Australian ore shipped to China stops falling and rebounds, while Brazilian ore shipments decline slightly. The Australian shipment volume was 20.28 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.0928 million tons; the Brazilian shipment volume was 8.193 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.17 million tons [5][38] - FMG and BHP shipments to China increase slightly [43] - RT shipments to China stop falling and rebound, while VALE shipments decline [47] - The freight rate index rebounds slightly [51] - The 45 - port arrival volume is 23.605 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.145 million tons [5] - The output of domestic iron concentrate decreases slightly. As of September 26th, the daily average output of iron concentrate from 186 mines nationwide was 478,500 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 29,000 tons, and the capacity utilization rate was 61.27%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.38% [5] Demand - The profit of steel mills' blast furnaces oscillates at a low level [67] - The profitability of steel mills declines, but the hot metal output rebounds slightly. On September 26th, the daily average hot metal output was 2.4236 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.0134 million tons [5][73] Inventory - The port inventory rebounds slightly, and the port throughput is at a high level. The inventory of imported ore in 45 ports increases slightly, and the number of ships at the port decreases by 3 to 99 [5][80] - The inventory of Australian ore stops falling and rebounds, and the inventory of Brazilian ore continues to rise [84] - The coarse powder inventory remains at a high level, and the lump ore inventory rebounds from a low level [91] - Steel mills' consumption is relatively high, and the inventory of imported ore rebounds significantly [98]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The recent strong performance of non-ferrous metals is mainly influenced by risk aversion, financial attributes, and emergencies. However, the downstream spot demand and industry fundamentals have not shown significant improvement. The non-ferrous metal market is highly uncertain during the National Day holiday, so excessive optimism is not advisable [11]. Summary by Directory Macro Fundamentals - The US will impose a new round of high tariffs on various imported products starting from October 1, which, along with Sino-US trade disputes, will have an adverse impact on non-ferrous metals [1]. - Global geopolitical risks are rising. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, intensified Middle East conflicts, and border conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia have led to a strong support for precious metals due to risk aversion, and also support the financial attributes of non-ferrous metals, benefiting copper and slightly benefiting other metals [2]. - Global economic data has been poor since August, and it is unlikely to improve rapidly in the future, which is a negative factor for non-ferrous metals [3][4]. - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025 in September. The market expects two more 25 - basis - point interest rate cuts in October and December, and market sentiment is neutral [5]. - China's central bank emphasizes implementing a moderately loose monetary policy. With stable money and credit data in August, the market expects no immediate interest rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio cuts, and domestic policy may enter a stable period, with a near - neutral impact [6]. Spot Supply and Demand Situation - Eight departments jointly issued a work plan for the non - ferrous metal industry, aiming for an average annual increase of about 5% in added value from 2025 - 2026, and an average annual increase of about 1.5% in the output of ten non - ferrous metals [7]. - The traditional peak season for non - ferrous metals in China has weakened this year. The spot market has not shown an obvious peak - season trend, and the spot end has not effectively supported the market. Attention should be paid to the spot demand around the National Day [8]. - The suspension of the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia due to a mudslide led to a 3.2% one - day increase in the three - month copper price on the LME. Although it caused short - term disturbances, the high inventory prevented obvious supply - demand mismatches, and the sustainability of the price increase is questionable [9]. - The suspension of car replacement subsidies in many regions and the change in vehicle purchase tax policy have brought uncertainty to the new energy vehicle market. The fluctuations in the automotive industry may have a significant impact on the downstream demand for non - ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum [10].

Group 1: Report General Information - Report title: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market Weekly Report: Lackluster Performance in Peak Season, Profitability Under Pressure (PX, Pure Benzene, Styrene) [1] - Author: Jiang Zhou Xilin [2] - Institution: Hongye Futures, Financial Research Institute [2] - Date: September 26, 2025 [2] Group 2: PX Market Analysis Cost - International oil prices first declined and then rose recently, supported by geopolitical instability. Current Japanese naphtha is at $608/ton, and PX CFR is at $817/ton. Sinopec's September PX listed price is 7,200 yuan/ton, and the August settlement price was 7,020 yuan/ton [3] Supply - Domestic PX weekly output was 733,200 tons, a week-on-week increase of 1.86%. The weekly average capacity utilization rate was 87.42%, up 1.59% week-on-week. Tianjin Petrochemical's 300,000-ton and Fujia Dahua's two 1.4-million-ton units continued maintenance, planned to restart in early November. Daxie's load increased to 90% in mid-September [3] Demand - Downstream PTA capacity utilization rate dropped to 76.48%, a week-on-week decrease of 0.81% and a year-on-year decrease of 2.75%. Fuhai Chuang restarted as scheduled, but South China units reduced load or stopped due to weather [3] Summary and Outlook - The main 2511 contract has been in a low-level shock after a rapid decline since late August, and has continued its weakness recently. From the second quarter, the intensification of the Israel-Iran conflict in June boosted oil prices, and PX followed suit. Then, the US announced a full ceasefire, reducing the possibility of an oil crisis, and downstream prices declined with the rapid fall in the cost end. Since mid-July, affected by the macro commodity atmosphere, chemicals generally rose under the "anti-involution" policy, and PX oscillated upward supported by strong supply and demand, then fell again as the market cooled. In mid-August, it rose rapidly affected by the macro and commodity market sentiment, then gave back previous gains. Currently, the increase in PX supply due to short-process load increase and postponed maintenance of some units is obvious, while on the demand side, after the significant compression of PTA profits, rumors of production cuts increased, and terminal demand is still below expectations. If terminal demand improves gradually as the peak season approaches and the macro atmosphere is strong, there is still room for an upward trend during the "Golden September and Silver October." However, the demand in the traditional peak season is currently poor, processing fees are under pressure at a low level, and the PX supply-demand situation remains weak. The future market still depends on changes in downstream demand and profits, with a weak oscillation [3] Group 3: Pure Benzene Market Analysis Futures and Spot - The main 2603 contract of pure benzene has been oscillating after a continuous decline since mid-September. The basis between the futures main 2603 contract and East China spot has further narrowed to par, mainly due to the downward adjustment of the spot end. The arbitrage window from East China to Shandong has partially opened. There are currently reports of improved pre-holiday procurement enthusiasm from downstream and active spot buying, with the near-month contract at a premium to the far-month contract (September to October) [4] Supply and Demand - The estimated monthly output of pure benzene in August 2025 was 1.9633 million tons, an increase of 78,900 tons from the previous month and 112,500 tons from the same month last year. Units such as Fuhai Chuang, Dongfang Hualong, and Dongming Petrochemical restarted, while units such as Jincheng Petrochemical, a cracking unit of CNOOC Shell, and a cracking unit of Zhenhai Refining & Chemical stopped [4] Summary and Outlook - The spot and futures prices of pure benzene are currently at a low level. The peak season demand from downstream is currently below expectations, but the room for further decline is limited due to rigid demand procurement. The losses of styrene and phenol are expected to continue to repair. There are also reports of postponed procurement plans from downstream. In the short term, the market is trading on the expectation of styrene inventory accumulation. The spot demand for pure benzene has improved, and the supply-demand surplus has turned into a balance, but the far-month expectation remains weak. In the medium to long term, there is still an expectation of oversupply [4] Group 4: Styrene Market Analysis Futures and Spot - The main 2511 contract of styrene has been weakly oscillating recently, with a slight rebound following the cost end in the middle of the week. The current mainstream price in East China is 6,940 yuan/ton, down from before. The domestic supply of styrene has been continuously decreasing, and downstream demand has been good, maintaining a tight supply-demand balance. However, the terminal inventory has not decreased, and there is an expectation of continuous inventory accumulation, maintaining a weak and bearish expectation. The high-end transaction price of Jiangsu spot is 7,060 yuan/ton, the low-end is 6,840 yuan/ton, and the price difference between high and low ends is 220 yuan/ton [5] Industrial Chain Profit - On a weekly basis, the average profit of non-integrated styrene units in China was -485 yuan/ton, a decrease of 98 yuan/ton from the previous period, a week-on-week decrease of 25.18%. The weekly profit of non-integrated styrene units in China continued to decrease, showing a downward trend. The weekly average decline of pure benzene was lower than that of styrene, and the price difference between pure benzene and styrene further narrowed, ranging from 1,030 to 1,170 yuan/ton during the period. The profitability of non-integrated styrene units decreased [5] Industrial Chain Operating Rate - The total output of styrene factories in China was 345,800 tons, a decrease of 1,000 tons from the previous period, a week-on-week decrease of 0.29%. The factory capacity utilization rate was 73.24%, a week-on-week decrease of 0.2%. The newly put into operation 670,000-ton unit of Jingbo Sida Rui has been included in the total capacity. Production profits led to a decrease in the load of individual units, and the Zhenli Chemical unit stopped. The loss completely covered the increase in production brought by the return of units, resulting in a slight decrease in overall output. It is expected that the impact of stopped and reduced-load units will increase around the holiday, and there are no plans for unit restart and production increase, so the output will continue to decline [5] Downstream - The improvement in exports due to previous tariff cuts was lower than expected. The operating rates of the three major downstream industries have improved significantly compared to before mid-May. The main downstream industries still have profit margins, but the current downstream demand has decreased. Among them, ABS and PS have fluctuated slightly, and some EPS units in South China stopped due to typhoons, leading to a significant decrease in demand. The fundamental problem of poor profitability in the styrene industry has not changed. It is expected that downstream demand will continue to decrease around the holiday [5] Inventory - As of September 22, 2025, the total inventory of the mainstream styrene storage areas in South China was 13,600 tons, a decrease of 8,200 tons from the previous period, a week-on-week decrease of 37.61%. According to the current port inventory data, the overall pick-up has remained stable. Affected by the typhoon weather, the arrival of ships at the port was postponed, resulting in a significant decrease in overall inventory [5] Summary and Outlook - Since mid-May, the previously continuously rising styrene has oscillated and declined. From the perspective of the supply-demand structure, styrene was in a tight supply-demand balance in the second quarter. In May, large-scale units such as Shandong Lihuayi, Zhejiang Petrochemical, and Dalian Hengli were under maintenance, and the factory inventory data decreased tightly. The supply-demand side remained strong, and the decline was mainly due to the回调 of the cost end and the less-than-expected improvement in the export market and downstream. On the one hand, the pressure of increased crude oil production and poor demand prospects in the cost end still exists. On the other hand, the operating rates of the main downstream industries increased in mid-May and then declined, and the spot demand was still poor. Since mid-June, the spot and futures prices have continuously risen, on the one hand, affected by inventory news, and on the other hand, due to the strong cost end. Geopolitical news such as the Iranian parliament's approval to close the Strait of Hormuz once formed a significant positive impact, and then returned to the fundamentals. Styrene has continuously accumulated inventory, and the production and capacity utilization rates have significantly increased, and styrene itself has shifted to a pattern of strong supply and weak demand. In mid-July, affected by the "anti-involution" policy, styrene old units with high energy consumption, backward technology, and small scale have become the focus of policy clearance. Previously, the production capacities of Maoming Petrochemical, Yanshan Petrochemical, and Qilu Petrochemical have been in long-term shutdown, which is in line with the policy orientation. The increase in the futures price was mainly driven by the macro commodity sentiment. Since its own supply and demand was still in a weak off-season state, the production and sales profitability was average. Since the end of July, it has followed the cooling of the commodity market. In late August, it experienced a rapid decline and has recently oscillated and rebounded, but has not returned to the previous high. Currently, the crude oil end has first declined and then risen, the fundamentals of pure benzene itself have improved, and the cost side has a single-sided driving force. In terms of styrene's own supply and demand, the domestic supply still has room for further decline, and the downstream demand is also expected to decrease during the holiday. It is expected that the downstream rigid demand will be maintained during the holiday, and the spot demand will be weakly stable. The supply and demand will be temporarily in a wide balance state. Affected by the relatively low absolute price of styrene, there may be continuous short position reduction before the holiday. In the medium to long term, the profit of styrene units is poor. The supply and demand sides may improve during the traditional "Golden September and Silver October" peak season, but the oversupply pattern of the raw material end may drive the price further down [6]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - After the Fed's interest rate cut, commodities generally declined, and Zhengzhou cotton started to follow the logic of increased production. As the time for a large amount of new cotton to be listed approaches, the supporting effect of tight old - crop inventory on cotton prices is gradually weakening. Coupled with the downstream peak season falling short of expectations, Zhengzhou cotton has significantly declined this week [4]. - Recently, the operating loads of spinning mills and fabric mills have remained stable, and the finished - product inventories have slightly decreased. However, the marginal improvement in downstream demand is not obvious, and the peak season is under - performing. Domestic cotton production is increasing, and supply pressure is emerging. There is insufficient upward driving force for cotton prices, which may run weakly. Attention should be paid to the support around 13,500 yuan/ton. With holidays approaching and a large amount of seed cotton about to be listed, cautious operation is recommended [4]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Old - crop Commercial Inventory - As of mid - September, the domestic cotton commercial inventory was 1.176 million tons, a decrease of 306,000 tons compared to the end of August. Among them, the inventory in Xinjiang was 460,000 tons, and the inventory in the inland was 430,000 tons. It is roughly estimated that by the end of September, the domestic cotton commercial inventory may drop to about 900,000 - 1 million tons, significantly lower than the same period in previous years. However, new cotton will be concentratedly listed in October, and the domestic cotton commercial inventory will start to accumulate. Even if the commercial inventory in September is low, it will not substantially affect the cotton use of textile enterprises. As the time for new cotton to be concentratedly listed approaches, the supporting effect of tight old - crop inventory on near - month cotton prices is gradually weakening [5]. 2. Downstream Operating Load and Inventory - As of Thursday this week, the operating load indexes of downstream spinning mills and fabric mills were 50.3 and 52.5 respectively, remaining basically stable since the middle and late ten - day period. Their finished - product inventories were 25.8 days and 29 days respectively, continuing to reduce inventory, but the inventory reduction speed has slowed down compared to the previous period. Compared with the same period in previous years, the operating load index of spinning mills has risen slowly and is at the lowest level in the same period in the past three years. The growth rate of the operating load index of fabric mills has slowed down month - on - month and is currently equivalent to that of last year. The inventory reduction speed of finished products is the same as that of last year, but the absolute position is at the highest level in the same period in the past three years [6]. 3. US Cotton Export Sales - As of the week ending September 18, the weekly signing volume of 2025/26 US upland cotton was 19,500 tons, a 54% decrease month - on - month, a 53% decrease compared to the four - week average, and a 19% decrease year - on - year. Among them, India signed 6,200 tons, and Turkey signed 5,100 tons. The weekly shipment volume of 2025/26 US upland cotton was 31,100 tons, a 14% increase month - on - month, a 6% increase compared to the four - week average, and a 6% increase year - on - year. Among them, Vietnam shipped 9,500 tons, India 4,800 tons, and China 1,600 tons. The weekly export signing volume has declined again, with the overall signing performance being poor, and the progress is 16% slower than the five - year average, at the lowest level in the past five years. As of the week ending September 18, China had signed a total of 17,000 tons of US cotton for this year [6]. 4. Price Indexes and Price Changes - **Cotton and Yarn Futures and Spot Prices**: As of Thursday this week, the 328 cotton spot price index was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton; the closing price of the Zhengzhou cotton main contract was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton; the basis between the two was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week expansion of [missing value] yuan/ton. The C32S yarn price index was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton; the closing price of the Zhengzhou yarn main contract was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton; the basis between the two was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week expansion of [missing value] yuan/ton [34][35]. - **Imported Cotton and Yarn Prices**: From September 18 to September 25, the prices of imported cotton and yarn decreased. For example, the price of Indian C32S imported yarn decreased from 21,330 yuan/ton to 21,240 yuan/ton, a decrease of 90 yuan/ton [10]. - **Domestic and Foreign Price Differences**: As of Thursday this week, the price difference between the domestic 328 cotton price index and the imported cotton port delivery price index under the sliding - scale duty was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton; the price difference with the imported cotton port delivery price under the 1% tariff was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton. The price difference between the C32S yarn price index and the port delivery price was [missing value] yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of [missing value] yuan/ton [37]. - **Futures Spread and Processing Profit**: As of Thursday this week, on the futures market, the spread between the Zhengzhou yarn main contract and the Zhengzhou cotton main contract was 6,250 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week expansion of 250 yuan/ton; the immediate theoretical processing profit of 32 - count pure - cotton yarn was - 1,675 yuan/ton, and the loss amplitude increased by 105 yuan/ton week - on - week [39]. 5. Warehouse Receipts - As of Thursday this week, the sum of Zhengzhou cotton warehouse receipts and valid forecasts was 3,595 sheets; the sum of Zhengzhou yarn warehouse receipts and valid forecasts was 0 sheets [45].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating. 2) Core View of the Report The market sentiment is generally optimistic as the Fed is about to cut interest rates. Although the economic data in China in August was not as expected and the impact of tariffs gradually emerged, the non - ferrous metals market showed a trend of bottoming out and rising. Copper prices were volatile and showed a slightly stronger trend. Technically, the short - term trend of copper prices is strong, and the spot demand for Shanghai copper is expected to gradually improve at the end of the off - season, despite the high inventory of US copper and insufficient medium - term demand [1][2]. 3) Summary by Related Content - **Market News**: On September 14 local time, China and the US held talks on economic and trade issues in Madrid, Spain. The Fed is about to cut interest rates, the market sentiment is optimistic. After the sharp rise of non - ferrous metals on Friday, most of them fell in the night session. The economic data in China in August was not as expected, the unemployment rate rose slightly, and the impact of tariffs gradually emerged. The RMB rose slightly and the US dollar fell, and the non - ferrous metals market bottomed out and rose, with Shanghai copper, London copper, and international copper rising, while domestic spot copper falling [1]. - **Market Data**: The closing price of Shanghai copper today was 80940, and the spot price was 81070. The spot was at a premium of 130 points over the futures, and the spot basis premium dropped to 80 points with poor spot trading. The LME spot discount narrowed slightly to - 73 US dollars this week, and the foreign spot demand was average. The inventory of US copper continued to rise significantly this week, the inventory of London copper decreased, and the inventory of Shanghai copper increased, with general spot demand. The RMB exchange rate rose slightly this week, the Yangshan copper premium dropped to 53.5 US dollars, and the domestic spot demand was average. The London - Shanghai ratio of copper prices rose to 8.05, and the premium of international copper over Shanghai copper dropped to 262 points, with the foreign price - to - price ratio slightly higher than the domestic one [1]. - **Technical Analysis**: London copper rose slightly today and was trading around 10080 US dollars. Shanghai copper opened low and moved high with a slight decline, closing at 80940, and the technical form was strong. The trading volume of Shanghai copper increased and the positions decreased slightly, and the market sentiment was strong [2]. - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The inventory of US copper is extremely high with insufficient medium - term demand. It is the end of the off - season for Shanghai copper, and the spot demand is expected to gradually improve [2]. - **Market Indicator Monitoring**: From September 9th to September 15th, the RMB exchange rate fluctuated slightly, the spot premium and discount changed significantly, the Yangshan copper premium showed a downward trend, the LME copper - futures and spot spread fluctuated, and the main contract Shanghai - London ratio was around 8.04 - 8.05 [3].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The steel prices are oscillating with differentiation among varieties. The profitability of steel mills continues to decline, while the blast furnace operating rate and molten iron production are on the rise. The production of rebar has decreased but remains at a high level, with demand continuing to fall and the peak - season expectations unfulfilled. The terminal demand is still weak, and the rebar inventory has increased, adding to the inventory pressure. The supply and demand of hot - rolled coils have both increased, with production reaching a new high for the year, a significant increase in demand, and a slight reduction in inventory. Steel exports have decreased month - on - month but still show resilience. The market sentiment was boosted by macro factors on Friday, and the cost side still provides support. Industrial contradictions are accumulating, and attention should be paid to the changes in peak - season demand. In the short term, the steel market will operate in an oscillatory manner [5][6]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Production - Molten iron production reached 2405500 tons, a week - on - week increase of 117100 tons. The blast furnace operating rate was 83.83%, a week - on - week increase of 3.43%, and the blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 90.18%, a week - on - week increase of 4.39%. The electric furnace operating rate was 71.92%, a week - on - week decrease of 1.29%, and the electric furnace capacity utilization rate was 55.26%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.48%. The profitability rate of steel mills was 60.17%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.87% [5]. - As of September 12, the production of rebar decreased by 67500 tons week - on - week. In terms of process, the long - process production decreased by 31100 tons week - on - week, and the short - process production decreased by 36400 tons week - on - week. The production of hot - rolled coils increased by 109000 tons week - on - week [35]. 3.2 Demand - Recently, high - frequency data showed that the apparent demand for rebar decreased, while that for hot - rolled coils increased. Last week, the apparent demand for rebar was 1980700 tons (- 40000), and that for hot - rolled coils was 3261600 tons (+ 208000) [5]. - As of September 12, the weekly average of building material trading volume was 103000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 6128.8 tons, with a slight increase in trading. The weekly average of hot - rolled coil trading volume was 34700 tons, a week - on - week increase of 1043 tons. The downstream cold - rolled production was 846000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 12400 tons [44][49]. 3.3 Inventory - The total rebar inventory was 6538600 tons (+ 138600), the social inventory was 4872300 tons (+ 185700), and the steel mill inventory was 1666300 tons (- 47100). The total hot - rolled coil inventory was 3733200 tons (- 10200), the social inventory was 2924400 tons (- 19200), and the steel mill inventory was 808800 tons (+ 9000) [5]. - As of September 12, the billet inventory in Tangshan was 611000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 14200 tons. The inventory of major steel products was 10953200 tons, a week - on - week increase of 179600 tons [53]. 3.4 Basis As of September 12, the basis of the rebar main contract was 93 yuan/ton (- 4), and the basis of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 36 yuan/ton (- 4) [12]. 3.5 Raw Materials The price of quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke was 1390 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 30 yuan/ton; the price of main coking coal in Lvliang was 1401 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 9 yuan/ton; the price of 61.5% PB powder at Qingdao Port was 794 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 12 yuan/ton [15]. 3.6 Other Related Data - According to customs data, steel exports in August were 9.41 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 330000 tons; from January to August, the cumulative steel export volume was 77.49 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 10% [65]. - According to Steel Union data, automobile production in August was 2.815 million vehicles, a month - on - month increase of 223900 vehicles. New energy vehicle production in July was 1.243 million vehicles, a month - on - month decrease of 25000 vehicles [69]. - From January to August, national real estate development investment decreased by 12.9% year - on - year, with a decline rate of 0.9%. Specifically, from January to August, the new construction area of houses was 398.01 million square meters, a decrease of 19.5%, with a decline rate of 0.1%. The completed area of houses was 276.94 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 17%, with a decline rate of 0.5%. From January to August, the sales area of newly built commercial housing was 573.04 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 4.7%, with a decline rate of 0.7%. The sales volume of newly built commercial housing decreased by 7.3% year - on - year, with a decline rate of 0.8%. From January to August, the cumulative funds in place of development enterprises were 6.4 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 8%, with a decline rate of 0.5% [73].