Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2) Core View of the Report - Aluminum prices are likely to show a fluctuating trend [3][35] 3) Summary by Related Catalogs a. Market Review - Last week, the price of the main contract AL2509 of Shanghai aluminum futures showed a fluctuating market, ranging from around 20,550 yuan/ton to a maximum of about 20,975 yuan/ton [7] - Last week, the price of LME aluminum futures fluctuated, with the contract price ranging from around 2,629 - 2,664 US dollars/ton [11] b. Spot Analysis - As of July 25, 2025, the average price of 1 electrolytic aluminum in the Yangtze River non - ferrous metal market was 20,800 yuan/ton, an increase of 140 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot prices in Shanghai, Foshan, Jinan, and Wuxi were 20,830 yuan/ton, 21,090 yuan/ton, 20,835 yuan/ton, and 20,785 yuan/ton respectively [14] - As of July 25, 2025, the premium of electrolytic aluminum was maintained at around a premium of 10 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan/ton from the previous trading day [14] c. Supply and Demand Situation - In June 2025, the supply of alumina exceeded demand by 50,000 tons, compared with an excess of 290,000 tons in the previous month. From a seasonal perspective, the current supply - demand balance is at a relatively high level compared to the past five years [20] - As of July 24, 2025, the total domestic alumina inventory was 37,000 tons, a decrease of 14,000 tons from the previous period. The inventory at Lianyungang was 0 tons, at Bayuquan was 20,000 tons, and at Qingdao Port was 17,000 tons. The total domestic inventory was at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [20] d. Inventory Situation - As of July 25, 2025, the electrolytic aluminum inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 115,790 tons, an increase of 6,968 tons from the previous week [25] - As of July 25, 2025, the LME aluminum inventory was 450,825 tons, an increase of 2,725 tons from the previous trading day, and the proportion of cancelled warrants was 3.35% [25] - As of July 24, 2025, the total social inventory of electrolytic aluminum was 462,000 tons, an increase of 21,000 tons from the previous day. The inventory in Shanghai was 44,000 tons, in Wuxi was 125,000 tons, in Hangzhou was 15,000 tons, in Foshan was 166,000 tons, in Tianjin was 24,000 tons, in Shenyang was 2,000 tons, in Gongyi was 71,000 tons, and in Chongqing was 3,000 tons [25] e. Macroeconomic and Fundamental Analysis - European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that there will be no intervention in any exchange rate, and attention will be paid to the path of trade negotiations. The benchmark scenario in June remains unchanged. The current inflation rate is 2%, and the European Central Bank is in a good position. Corporate profits continue to offset wage increases, and wage growth is moving in the right direction. The European Central Bank maintains the main refinancing rate at 2.15% [2][34] - In the first half of 2025, the national general public budget expenditure was 1.41271 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.4% [2][34] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the "Draft Amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China (for public comment)", aiming to further clarify the criteria for identifying improper price behaviors, improve the criteria for identifying predatory pricing, regulate market price order, and address "involution - style" competition [2][34] - The operating rate of alumina plants has rebounded, corporate profits have continued to improve, and alumina inventory remains at a low level. The output of aluminum products has increased slightly, and the industry's operating rate has gradually improved. The de - stocking of Shanghai aluminum inventory has ended, and the social inventory of electrolytic aluminum has increased slightly. The LME aluminum inventory has continued to rise, and the inventory level has reached 450,000 tons [2][34]

研究报告 甲醇周报 宏观利好提振，甲醇或偏强运行 华龙期货投资咨询部 证监许可【2012】1087 号 本报告中所有观点仅供参 考，请投资者务必阅读正文之后 的免责声明。 摘要： 【行情复盘】 投资咨询业务资格： 上周受宏观面提振，甲醇期货偏强运行，至周五下午收盘， 甲醇加权收于 2541 元/吨，较前一周上涨 6.5%。 能化研究员：宋鹏 期货从业资格证号：F0295717 投资咨询资格证号：Z0011567 电话：15693075965 邮箱：2463494881@qq.com 【操作策略】 国内宏观面预期回暖后，若外围关税谈判没有明显不利影响， 甲醇大概率偏强运行，应偏多操作。 *特别声明：本报告基于公开信息编制而成，报告对这些信息的准确性及完整性不作任何保证。本文中 的操作建议为研究人员利用相关公开信息的分析得出，仅供投资者参考，据此入市风险自负。 研究报告 【基本面】 报告日期：2025 年 7 月 28 日星期一 上周，受宏观面"反内卷"政策以及"雅下"超级工程的共 同提振，市场信心恢复，对需求端的预期升温。国内工业品普遍 上涨。甲醇需求亦有好转，对甲醇现货价格有提振。供给方面， 受甲醇价格上涨带 ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report Last week, the A-share market showed many highlights, with the Shanghai Composite Index returning to 3,600 points during the week. The current market risk appetite is high, and the capital acceptance ability is strong. The policy and liquidity environment have entered a relatively favorable stage, and the expansion of the general trend is the main theme of the market. However, as the market rises rapidly, structural risks are emerging, and there is a game between fundamental pressure and policy hedging. This week, the market is expected to continue the pattern of shock and strength. In the short term, it is recommended to pay attention to domestic policy guidance and the results of China-US trade talks [30]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Performance - **A-share Indexes**: On July 25, the three major A-share indexes collectively declined slightly. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.33% to 3,593.66 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.22% to 11,168.14 points, and the ChiNext Index fell 0.23% to 2,340.06 points. The trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets reached 178.73 billion yuan [2]. - **Bond Market**: Last week, 30-year and 10-year treasury bond futures rose, while 5-year and 2-year treasury bond futures fell. The 30-year treasury bond futures had a weekly decline of 2.14% and closed at 117.950 yuan; the 10-year treasury bond futures had a weekly decline of 0.58% and closed at 108.180 yuan; the 5-year treasury bond futures had a weekly decline of 0.41% and closed at 105.570 yuan; the 2-year treasury bond futures had a weekly decline of 0.12% and closed at 102.310 yuan [3]. - **Stock Index Futures Market**: Last week, the domestic stock index futures market showed a continuous strengthening trend. The CSI 300 futures (IF2509) closed at 4,116.0 with a weekly increase of 1.84%; the SSE 50 futures (IH2509) closed at 2,796.8 with a weekly increase of 1.08%; the CSI 500 futures (IC2509) closed at 6,216.0 with a weekly increase of 3.59%; the CSI 1000 futures (IM2509) closed at 6,605.8 with a weekly increase of 3.00% [7]. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - **Industrial Profit**: In June, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 4.3% year-on-year. From January to June, the total profits of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 3.4365 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.8%. From January to June, the profits of the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry increased by 13.7 times year-on-year, the agricultural and sideline food processing industry increased by 22.8%, the electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry increased by 13%, and the mining industry's profits decreased by 30.3% year-on-year [8]. - **Agricultural Policy**: Ten departments including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs jointly issued the "Implementation Plan for Promoting Agricultural Product Consumption", aiming to optimize the supply of high-quality green products, meet multi-level consumption needs, and promote the R & D of new food ingredients [8]. - **US Economic Data and Policy**: The Federal Reserve will hold an interest rate meeting from July 29 to 30. The market generally expects the Fed to keep the interest rate in the current range of 4.25% - 4.5%. The US will release the second-quarter GDP preliminary data on July 30, with the market expecting an annualized quarterly rate of 2.5%. On August 1, the US will release the July non-farm payroll data, with the market expecting an increase of 102,000 in employment and an increase in the unemployment rate from 4.1% to 4.2% [9]. - **Central Bank Operations**: The central bank conducted 165.63 billion yuan of reverse repurchase operations, 40 billion yuan of MLF operations, and 10 billion yuan of treasury cash fixed deposit operations this week. There were 172.68 billion yuan of reverse repurchase maturities, 20 billion yuan of MLF maturities, and 12 billion yuan of treasury cash fixed deposit maturities. The net investment for the whole week was 10.95 billion yuan. Next week, there will be 165.63 billion yuan of reverse repurchase maturities [9][10]. 3.3 Valuation Analysis - **Index Valuation**: As of July 18, the PE of the CSI 300 Index was 13.59 times, with a percentile of 77.45%, and the PB was 1.43 times; the PE of the SSE 50 Index was 11.48 times, with a percentile of 85.1%, and the PB was 1.27 times; the PE of the CSI 1000 Index was 41.19 times, with a percentile of 66.27%, and the PB was 2.29 times [14]. - **Stock-Bond Yield Spread**: The stock-bond yield spread is the difference between the stock market yield and the treasury bond yield. Two formulas are provided for calculation. The data of the CSI 300 stock-bond yield spread is presented [18].

研究报告 螺纹周报 | 投资咨询业务资格： | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 证监许可【2012】1087 号 | | | | | | 黑色板块研究员：魏云 | | | | | | 期货从业资格证号：F3024460 | | | | | | 投资咨询资格证号：Z0013724 | | | | | | 电话：0931-8894545 | | | | | | 邮箱：497976013@qq.com | | | | | | 报告日期：2025 7 | 年 | 月 | 28 | 日星期一 | 本报告中所有观点仅供参 考，请投资者务必阅读正文之后 的免责声明。 摘要： 行情回顾：上周螺纹 2510 合约上涨 6.34%，周五 夜盘下跌 1.45%。 报告日期：2025 年 7 月 28 日星期一 基本面：据 mysteel，上周 247 家钢厂高炉开工率 83.46%，环比持平，同比增加 1.13%；高炉炼铁产能利 用率 90.81%，环比减少 0.08%，同比增加 1.20%；钢厂 盈利率 63.64%，环比增加 3.47%，同比增加 48.49%； 日均铁水产量 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Last week, the price of the main contract of domestic natural rubber futures fluctuated upward with a large increase. In the future, the rubber market may be affected by factors such as the conflict on the Thai - Cambodian border, weather disturbances in the main production areas, and changes in supply and demand. The market is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term, but there is a risk of a pullback [8][89]. - Key factors to watch include changes in domestic macro - sentiment, weather disturbances in the main rubber production areas, changes in terminal demand, progress of the zero - tariff policy, the latest progress of the EU anti - dumping investigation, and changes in Sino - US tariffs [9][89]. 3. Summaries According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Price Analysis 3.1.1 Futures Price - Last week, the price of the main contract of natural rubber futures, RU2509, ranged from 14,780 to 15,665 yuan/ton, showing a significant upward trend. As of July 25, 2025, it closed at 15,585 yuan/ton, up 775 points or 5.23% for the week [6][14]. 3.1.2 Spot Price - As of July 25, 2025, the spot price of Yunnan state - owned whole latex (SCRWF) was 15,350 yuan/ton, up 550 yuan/ton from the previous week; the spot price of Thai RSS3 was 20,050 yuan/ton, up 250 yuan/ton; and the spot price of Vietnamese SVR3L was 15,100 yuan/ton, up 350 yuan/ton [19]. - The arrival price of natural rubber in Qingdao was 2,320 US dollars/ton, up 30 US dollars/ton from the previous week [22]. 3.1.3 Basis and Spread - Using the spot quotation of Shanghai Yunnan state - owned whole latex (SCRWF) as the spot reference price and the futures price of the main natural rubber contract as the futures reference price, the basis expanded significantly last week. As of July 25, 2025, the basis was - 235 yuan/ton, an increase of 225 yuan/ton from the previous week [27]. - As of July 25, 2025, both the domestic and foreign prices of natural rubber increased compared to the previous week, with a larger increase in the domestic market [30]. 3.2 Important Market Information - There were international events such as the conflict on the Thai - Cambodian border on July 24, which led to concerns about rubber supply; statements from US political and financial figures regarding interest rates, trade agreements, and tariffs; and economic data from the US, the eurozone, and China, as well as the performance of the global and EU auto markets [32][33][35]. 3.3 Supply - side Situation - As of May 31, 2025, the production of main natural rubber - producing countries increased. The total production in May 2025 was 722,700 tons, an increase of 217,500 tons or 43.05% from the previous month [43]. - As of June 30, 2025, the monthly production of synthetic rubber in China was 703,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 3.7%, and the cumulative production was 4,231,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 5.4% [48][52]. - As of June 30, 2025, the import volume of new pneumatic rubber tires in China was 9,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.3% [56]. 3.4 Demand - side Situation - As of July 24, 2025, the operating rate of semi - steel tire enterprises was 75.99%, down 0.12% from the previous week, and the operating rate of all - steel tire enterprises was 65.02%, down 0.08% from the previous week [58]. - As of June 30, 2025, China's monthly automobile production was 2.7941 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 11.43% and a month - on - month increase of 5.5%; monthly sales were 2.9045 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 13.83% and a month - on - month increase of 8.12% [61][64]. - As of June 30, 2025, China's monthly heavy - truck sales were 97,864 vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 37.14% and a month - on - month increase of 10.25% [70]. - As of June 30, 2025, China's monthly production of tire casings was 102.749 million pieces, a year - on - year decrease of 1.1% [73]. - As of June 30, 2025, China's export volume of new pneumatic rubber tires was 60.31 million pieces, a month - on - month decrease of 2.44% [78]. 3.5 Inventory - side Situation - As of July 25, 2025, the natural rubber futures inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 182,020 tons, a decrease of 4,620 tons from the previous week [87]. - As of July 20, 2025, China's social inventory of natural rubber was 1.289 million tons, a decrease of 6,000 tons or 0.47% from the previous period. The social inventory of dark - colored rubber was 795,000 tons, a decrease of 0.23%, and the social inventory of light - colored rubber was 493,000 tons, a decrease of 0.85%. The combined inventory of bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 634,600 tons, a decrease of 1,800 tons or 0.28% from the previous period [87]. 3.6 Fundamental Analysis - Supply: Global natural rubber supply is entering an increasing period. Recent weather disturbances in domestic and foreign main production areas have supported raw material prices, but there is a strong expectation of increased supply. In June 2025, China's imports of natural and synthetic rubber increased by 27.2% year - on - year [88]. - Demand: Last week, the operating rate of tire enterprises slightly decreased, downstream sales were sluggish, and inventory increased slowly. In June, China's automobile production and sales increased year - on - year, and heavy - truck sales also increased significantly. In the first half of 2025, China's rubber tire exports increased by 4.5% year - on - year. Consumption - boosting policies are continuously being introduced [88]. - Inventory: Last week, the inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange decreased significantly, and China's social inventory of natural rubber and the total inventory in Qingdao both decreased slightly [88]. 3.7后市展望 - The rubber market may be affected by the Thai - Cambodian border conflict, weather in the production areas, and supply - demand changes. It is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term, but there is a risk of a pullback [8][89]. - Key factors to watch include domestic macro - sentiment, weather in production areas, terminal demand, zero - tariff policy, EU anti - dumping investigation, and Sino - US tariffs [9][89]. 3.8 Operation Strategy - It is expected that the main contract of natural rubber futures will be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term, but there is a risk of a pullback. It is recommended to maintain a slightly bullish trading strategy and take profits on long positions when the price is high [10][90].

Report Summary 1. Market Performance - This week, the prices of domestic oil futures fluctuated and consolidated. The Y2509 soybean oil contract closed at 8,144 yuan/ton, down 0.20%; the P2509 palm oil contract closed at 8,936 yuan/ton, down 0.31%; and the OI2509 rapeseed oil contract closed at 9,457 yuan/ton, down 1.35% [5][30]. 2. Important Information Palm Oil - The president of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said that Indonesia's palm oil exports in 2025 may fall from 29.5 million tons last year to 28 million tons, while the production of crude palm oil is expected to increase to 50 million tons, up from 48.2 million tons last year [6][30]. - Malaysian palm oil prices fell 0.93%. The export volume of palm oil from Malaysia from July 1 - 25 was 896,484 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 15.22% [6][30]. Soybean Oil - As of July 20, the flowering rate of US soybeans was 62% (47% last week, 63% last year, and a historical average of 63%), and the good - to - excellent rate was 68% (70% a week ago, 68% last year). US soybeans fell 1.28% this week [7][30]. 3. Spot Analysis - As of July 24, 2025, the spot price of Grade 4 soybean oil in Zhangjiagang was 8,310 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at an average level compared to the past five years [9]. - As of July 25, 2025, the spot price of 24 - degree palm oil in Guangdong was 9,000 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively high level compared to the past five years [10]. - As of July 24, 2025, the spot price of Grade 4 rapeseed oil in Jiangsu was 9,540 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [12]. 4. Other Data - As of July 23, 2025, the national soybean oil inventory increased by 59,000 tons to 1.237 million tons, and the national commercial palm oil inventory increased by 24,000 tons to 569,000 tons [16]. - As of July 24, 2025, the port's imported soybean inventory was 6,756,740 tons [19]. - As of July 24, 2025, the basis of Grade 4 soybean oil in Zhangjiagang was 144 yuan/ton, down 42 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [20][21]. - As of July 24, 2025, the basis of rapeseed oil in Jiangsu was 48 yuan/ton, down 76 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, at a relatively low level compared to the past five years [23]. 5. Comprehensive Analysis - This week, some domestic commodities rose significantly under the policy stimulus, but the oil futures prices remained stable and fluctuated. The supply - demand fundamentals of the Malaysian palm oil market are weak, lacking the impetus for active price increases [31]. - From the arrival schedule of soybeans in China, the arrival of soybeans from July to September is sufficient, and factories will continue to maintain high - volume crushing. The operating rate of key domestic oil mills remains high, with sufficient soybean oil supply, general downstream demand, and a rapid increase in domestic oil inventories. It is more likely that domestic oils will continue to fluctuate and consolidate [8][31].

研究报告 纯碱周报 "反内卷"强势 VS"基本面"弱势 华龙期货投资咨询部 投资咨询业务资格： 研究员：侯帆 期货从业资格证号：F3076451 投资咨询资格证号：Z0019257 电话：15117218912 邮箱：houfan@qq.com 本报告中所有观点仅供参 考，请投资者务必阅读正文之后 的免责声明。 摘要： 【行情复盘】 证监许可【2012】1087 号 上周纯碱主力合约SA2509 价格在1226-1457 元/吨之间运行， 价格走强。 报告日期：2025 年 7 月 28 日星期一 供给方面产量、产能利用率双降，截止到 2025 年 7 月 24 日， 国内纯碱产量 72.38 万吨，环比减少 0.94 万吨，跌幅 1.28%。其 中，轻质碱产量 31.49 万吨，环比减少 0.36 万吨。重质碱产量 40.89 万吨，环比减少 0.58 万吨。纯碱综合产能利用率 83.02%， 上周 84.10%，环比下降 1.08%。 库存情况纯碱库存呈现下降，截止到 2025 年 7 月 24 日，国 内纯碱厂家总库存 186.46 万吨，较上周一下降 1.96 万吨，跌幅 1.04%。 【后市展望】 ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The downstream demand for red dates remains in the seasonal consumption off - season, with a slow terminal sales pace, low purchasing willingness of traders, and a light market trading atmosphere. The supply of old red dates is sufficient, and the high temperature in the producing areas has not significantly affected the growth, showing no significant downward trend in production. The current second - crop fruit - setting situation is better than expected, and the third - crop is still in the critical fruit - setting period. It is expected that the red date price will mainly fluctuate within a range in the short term [8][40] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1走势回顾 (Trend Review) - **Futures Price**: Last week, the red date futures market showed a range - bound pattern. As of last Friday's close, the CJ601 contract was reported at 10,445 yuan/ton, down 0.29%. The trading volume was 775,747 lots, and the open interest was 125,910 lots. The number of red date futures warehouse receipts on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange was 8,813, a decrease of 80 from the previous trading day. The warehouse receipts decreased by 158 last week, a decline of 1.76% [5][13] - **Spot Price**: In the Xinjiang producing area, the temperature was 20℃ - 33℃ last week with sporadic precipitation. The first - crop flower fruit - setting was average, but the temperature drop and rainfall in early July significantly increased the fruit - setting rate of the second and third - crop flowers. The prices of common - grade grey dates in Aksu, Alar, and Kashgar were 4.8, 5.2, and 6 yuan/kg respectively. In the sales areas, the arrival volume in Hebei Cuierzhuang exceeded 40 trucks, with the average price of first - grade grey dates at 8.7 yuan/kg, and the downstream showed strong purchasing enthusiasm. The price in the Henan market remained stable, with the average price of first - grade grey dates at 8.7 yuan/kg, and the downstream purchased as needed. In Guangdong Ruyifang, the average daily arrival was 3 trucks, with the average price of first - grade grey dates at 9.80 yuan/kg, and the average daily trading volume was about 1 truck [7][17][20] 3.2库存情况 (Inventory Situation) - According to Mysteel Agricultural Products data, the physical inventory of 36 sample points last week was 10,090 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.23% and a year - on - year increase of 73.07%, indicating a decline in inventory. The arrival volume in the Hebei market rebounded. Although it is in the traditional consumption off - season, the downstream has phased replenishment needs, driving up the price of high - quality goods and significantly increasing the circulation rate. The price in the Guangdong market remained stable, and the goods circulation rhythm was relatively slow [24] 3.3利润分析 (Profit Analysis) - According to Mysteel Agricultural Products data, the average purchase price of grey dates in the Xinjiang main producing area last week was 5.33 yuan/kg. The reference price of first - grade finished products in the Hebei sales area market was 8.60 - 8.90 yuan/kg, and the freight from Aksu to Cangzhou was 380 - 400 yuan/ton. The gross profit was equivalent to 1.92 yuan/kg, an increase of 0.06 yuan/kg from the previous week [28] 3.4产量分析 (Yield Analysis) - According to Mysteel Agricultural Products data, the estimated new - season yield is 56 - 620,000 tons, a decrease of 5 - 10% compared to the 2022 season and a decrease of 20 - 25% compared to the 2024 season, showing no significant downward trend in production [33] 3.5产区天气情况 (Weather Conditions in the Producing Areas) - In 2025, the accumulated temperature in the Xinjiang red date main producing area was higher than the same period in previous years. Taking Aksu as an example, although there was a low temperature of - 18℃ in January, the dormant period of jujube trees was not affected by freezing damage, and the budding period in mid - April was earlier than usual. After the girdling operation of red dates, the high - temperature weather in the producing area gradually subsided, and there was no large - scale physiological fruit drop. In terms of precipitation, the precipitation in Aksu was 6mm, a decrease of 49.19mm compared to the same period last year, and the precipitation in Kashgar was 17mm, at a low level in recent years. The quality of jujube fruits is likely to be higher than that of the previous season. After mid - August, jujube fruits will gradually start to gain sugar. Continuous attention should be paid to the weather changes in the producing area [39] 3.6后市展望 (Market Outlook) - The downstream demand for red dates remains in the seasonal consumption off - season, with a slow terminal sales pace, low purchasing willingness of traders, and a light market trading atmosphere. The supply of old red dates is sufficient, and the high temperature in the producing areas has not significantly affected the growth, showing no significant downward trend in production. The current second - crop fruit - setting situation is better than expected, and the third - crop is still in the critical fruit - setting period. It is expected that the red date price will mainly fluctuate within a range in the short term [8][40] 3.7操作策略 (Operation Strategy) - Mainly conduct range trading and continuously monitor the impact of recent high temperatures on the third - crop fruit - setting [9][41]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The improvement in the methanol fundamentals is limited, and the significant increase in port methanol inventory will suppress the upside potential of methanol. Methanol demand remains weak, and it is likely to trade in a weak range in the short - term. It is recommended to wait and see for now [8][9]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Methanol Trend Review Last week, the fundamentals of methanol improved marginally, and methanol futures fluctuated. By the Friday afternoon close, the weighted methanol futures closed at 2,386 yuan/ton, down 0.25% from the previous week. The port methanol market fluctuated narrowly. The traditional downstream demand in the port area was still weak, and the large inventory build - up in the port area suppressed the market, but macro factors and concentrated cargo rights provided support. The inland methanol market showed regional differentiation [12]. 3.2 Methanol Fundamental Analysis - **Production**: Last week, China's methanol production was 1,869,725 tons, a decrease of 30,003 tons. The device capacity utilization rate was 82.69%, a week - on - week drop of 1.58%. The loss of production capacity exceeded the recovery, leading to a decline in capacity utilization [13]. - **Downstream Demand**: Overall, the downstream demand for methanol was stable. The capacity utilization rate of olefins increased slightly, that of dimethyl ether remained flat, that of glacial acetic acid decreased slightly, that of chlorides increased slightly, and that of formaldehyde decreased [15][17]. - **Inventory**: As of July 16, 2025, the inventory of Chinese methanol sample production enterprises was 352,300 tons, a decrease of 4,600 tons from the previous period, a week - on - week drop of 1.28%. The order backlog of sample enterprises was 243,100 tons, an increase of 21,900 tons from the previous period, a week - on - week increase of 9.89%. The port sample inventory was 790,200 tons, an increase of 71,300 tons from the previous period, a week - on - week increase of 9.92% [20][23]. - **Profit**: Last week, the average weekly profit of domestic methanol samples mostly declined. The profit margins of coal - based and coke - oven gas - based methanol narrowed, and the loss of natural - gas - based methanol widened [26]. 3.3 Methanol Trend Outlook - **Supply**: This week, it is expected that there will be more restarts than maintenance of methanol devices. China's methanol production is expected to be around 1.9349 million tons, and the capacity utilization rate will be around 85.57%, an increase from last week [30]. - **Downstream Demand**: The olefin industry's operation is expected to rise slightly, dimethyl ether's capacity utilization rate is expected to remain flat, the capacity utilization rate of glacial acetic acid is expected to increase, that of formaldehyde is expected to decrease, and that of chlorides is expected to increase [31]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of Chinese methanol sample production enterprises is expected to reach 366,300 tons, with a slight inventory build - up. The port methanol inventory is also expected to continue to increase. Overall, methanol demand remains weak, and it is likely to fluctuate in the short - term [33].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The soda ash market is expected to be characterized by strong supply and weak demand this week, with prices expected to fluctuate at the bottom. Traders are advised to pay attention to macro and policy impacts, operate cautiously, and control positions to manage potential volatility risks [10]. - Given the current fundamental pressure and unclear policies, traders are advised to stay on the sidelines and be wary of the risk of chasing high prices [38]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - Last week, the price of the main soda ash contract SA2509 ranged between 1247 - 1202 yuan/ton, showing low - level fluctuations. As of the afternoon close on July 18, 2025, the contract fell 1 yuan/ton, a weekly decline of - 0.18%, closing at 1216 yuan/ton [6]. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - **Supply Side** - As of July 17, 2025, domestic soda ash production was 73.32 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.42 million tons, or 3.42%. Light soda ash production was 31.85 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.97 million tons, and heavy soda ash production was 41.47 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.45 million tons. The increase was due to the resumption of enterprise maintenance [7][11]. - The comprehensive capacity utilization rate of soda ash was 84.10%, compared with 81.32% last week, a week - on - week increase of 2.78%. Among them, the ammonia - soda capacity utilization rate was 87.70%, a week - on - week increase of 5.13%, and the co - production capacity utilization rate was 73.93%, a week - on - week increase of 3.60% [15]. - **Inventory** - As of July 17, 2025, the total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers was 190.56 million tons, an increase of 2.16 million tons from Monday, or 1.15%. Compared with last Thursday, it increased by 4.22 million tons, or 2.26%. The inventory was 100.61 million tons more than the same period last year, a year - on - year increase of 111.85% [8][19]. - **Demand Side** - The shipment volume and shipment rate of soda ash increased. Last week, the shipment volume of Chinese soda ash enterprises was 69.10 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.48%; the overall shipment rate was 94.24%, a week - on - week increase of 1.85 percentage points [9][37]. - The daily output of the float glass industry decreased by 0.38% compared to the 10th. The weekly output from July 11 - 17, 2025, was 110.72 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.01% and a year - on - year decrease of 7.14% [25]. - As of July 17, the total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises was 64.939 billion weight boxes, a week - on - week decrease of 2.163 billion weight boxes, or 3.22%, and a year - on - year increase of 0.29%. The inventory days were 27.9 days, a decrease of 1.0 day from the previous period [29]. - **Spot Market Price** - The prices of most soda ash products in various regions remained stable, with only a few products having price changes. For example, the price of 5500 - calorie动力煤 increased by 2.25%, the price of Northeast light soda ash decreased by 3.70%, and the price of 32% caustic soda in Jiangsu decreased by 4.26% [37]. 3.3 Market Outlook - The supply side shows continuous increases in production and capacity utilization, with individual devices increasing production. The supply is adjusted at a high level. The demand side shows stable downstream demand, with an increase in shipment volume and rate. However, the demand is relatively weak, and the industry faces significant over - capacity pressure [9][37][38]. - The market is currently focused on the 'anti - involution' policy expectations. Although the market sentiment was boosted by the news of the upcoming policy from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the actual impact remains to be seen as the specific policy details are not yet available [38].