Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The price of tin is expected to fluctuate widely throughout 2026, with the overall center of gravity moving upward. It may face pressure in the first half of the year due to supply recovery and potential AI bubbles, and then rise in the second half as macro - easing policies are implemented and the market reaches a tight balance. The predicted core fluctuation range for the SHFE Shanghai tin main contract in 2026 is 275,000 - 400,000 yuan/ton, and the range for LME tin is 38,500 - 56,000 US dollars/ton [2]. - On the supply side, there are significant uncertainties in the three major supply areas of Myanmar, Indonesia, and Congo (Kinshasa). Supply may be stronger in the first half of 2026 compared to this year, but supply disruptions will persist in the second half due to factors such as the rainy season in Myanmar, the intensification of the war in Congo (Kinshasa), and quota restrictions in Indonesia [2]. - On the demand side, the consumer electronics industry is entering a recovery cycle. Although the AI sector has a relatively small weight, it has strong driving force. Other traditional tin - consuming sectors will maintain steady growth. The overall demand growth rate of tin is expected to remain above 3% in 2026 [2][26]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Chapter 2: Market Review - **First stage (January - May 2025)**: Supply bottlenecks drove the market, and capital forced short - covering to push prices to a peak. The core contradiction was a sharp contraction in supply. Delays in Indonesia's RKAB export quota approval and the repeated failure of the复产 in Myanmar's Wa State mine led to a supply gap. Coupled with the Fed's expected interest - rate cut, capital launched a short - covering campaign, pushing the Shanghai tin main contract to a high [4]. - **Second stage (May - September 2025)**: Negative feedback emerged, and there was a deep correction as the macro - environment cooled. High tin prices suppressed downstream purchasing, leading to low spot trading and inventory stagnation. The approval of Indonesia's RKAB and the recovery of exports, along with fluctuating macro - sentiment, caused long - position capital to leave the market, and tin prices fell [4]. - **Third stage (October - December 2025)**: Raw material shortages resurfaced, and the implementation of macro - policies pushed prices to a new high. Despite the nominal复产 in Myanmar's Wa State, actual tin concentrate inflows were lower than expected. The Fed's interest - rate cut, combined with low inventory and weak supply in the industry and increased demand from semiconductors and AI, drove tin prices up to a historical high [7]. Chapter 3: Supply Side - Increasing Uncertainty - **Tin ore: Limited growth**: In 2025, global tin concentrate supply showed a pattern of "stock competition and limited growth." In 2026, the supply elasticity of global tin ore remains weak, and the core contradiction is shifting from policy disruptions to resource depletion. The growth rate of global tin ore production is expected to be in the range of 1.5% - 2% under a pessimistic scenario, and may reach 8% if the复产 exceeds expectations [8]. - **Myanmar: Multiple disturbances**: Myanmar's tin supply has been a major source of "expected differences." Since the mining rectification in 2024, the actual复产 has been slow and non - continuous due to policy, equipment, and cost factors. In 2026, resource depletion will limit supply, and the rainy season and logistics problems may cause supply shortages and price increases [12][13]. - **Indonesia: From elastic adjustment to institutional constraints**: In 2025, Indonesia's tin exports were restricted by anti - corruption investigations and stricter RKAB approvals. In 2026, although the approval process may normalize, supply elasticity will decline significantly. Exports are expected to recover but will be subject to RKAB approvals [18]. - **Congo (Kinshasa): Increment and geopolitical concerns**: The Bisie tin mine in Congo (Kinshasa) is the only certain incremental source of global supply in 2026. However, the project faces risks of armed conflict and unstable logistics, so a higher risk premium should be considered [22]. - **Cost support analysis**: In 2026, the cost of global tin mining is expected to rise. The 90 - percentile cash cost line (C1) is expected to reach 26,000 - 27,000 US dollars/ton, and the 90 - percentile fully cost (AISC) is expected to exceed 29,000 US dollars/ton, providing strong support for tin prices [24][25]. Chapter 4: Demand Side - Cycle Resonance and AI Reconstruction - **Consumer electronics: From "passive inventory reduction" to "active inventory replenishment"**: The consumer electronics industry has ended the difficult inventory reduction phase. In 2026, it will enter the "active inventory replenishment" stage driven by the replacement cycle of PC equipment and the penetration of "edge - side AI" [27][30]. - **AI servers: Strong driving force, low weight** - In 2026, the AI server market is divided into "standard modular servers" and "rack - scale systems." The rack - scale system represented by NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 has a revolutionary impact on tin consumption [33][34]. - The estimated tin consumption of a single NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cabinet is 5.15 kg, mainly from computing trays, cable assemblies, power systems, and backplane systems [36][38]. - The total tin consumption increment of the AI industry chain in 2026 is estimated to be about 1,600 tons, accounting for less than 0.5% of the global annual consumption. Although the physical impact is limited, it has a significant influence on market pricing [43][44]. - **Marginal changes: Photovoltaic's reduction concerns and the resilience of traditional sectors** - In 2026, the demand growth of the photovoltaic sector will level off as the increase in installed capacity is offset by the decline in tin consumption per GW. The sector will become a support for maintaining high - level consumption rather than a major driver of price increases [45][46]. - In traditional sectors, tin chemicals may face a decline, while tinplate and lead - acid batteries are expected to maintain stable growth, providing basic support for tin consumption [46]. Chapter 5: Supply - Demand Balance Sheet and Inventory - **Global supply - demand balance**: Under different scenarios in 2026, the supply of global tin ore and refined tin will increase, and consumption will also grow. However, there will still be a supply - demand gap, and the gap may widen [49]. - **Inventory: Excess inventory cleared, elasticity restored**: In 2025, tin market inventory returned to normal levels. In 2026, with the expected expansion of the supply - demand gap, the ability of inventory to regulate supply and demand will weaken, and prices will be more sensitive to marginal gaps [50].

1. Report's Investment Rating for the Industry No information provided regarding the report's investment rating for the industry. 2. Core Views of the Report - In 2026, with multi - dimensional domestic and international policies, the lithium carbonate industry will see growth in demand from new energy vehicles and energy storage. The supply of lithium resources will increase steadily, but the price of lithium carbonate will be affected by multiple factors, showing a pattern of "bottom support, top constraint, and stage fluctuations dominated by expectations" [1][2][5]. - The new energy vehicle market is transitioning from high - growth to structural adjustment. Domestic policies will focus on increasing the battery capacity per vehicle of plug - in hybrid (including extended - range) models, while overseas policies vary by country. The energy storage industry will develop around the goals of efficient use of renewable energy and energy system security, with significant regional differences in policies [8][12][15]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Chapter 1: Viewpoint Summary 3.1.1 Policy End - Domestic policies in 2025, such as the preferential procurement of new energy vehicles by government agencies and the new energy vehicle countryside campaign, helped the industry achieve its annual sales target ahead of schedule. In 2026, the focus will be on plug - in hybrid vehicles, increasing their battery capacity per vehicle. Although the vehicle purchase tax halving policy may suppress short - term growth, the long - term trend is positive. In the energy storage field, after the cancellation of mandatory energy storage allocation, policies focus on new energy consumption [1]. - Internationally, European countries have introduced subsidy and leasing policies to meet carbon emission assessments. The United States, India, and South Korea have different new energy vehicle policies. In the energy storage field, the US focuses on large - scale projects and technological breakthroughs, Europe relies on subsidies and market mechanisms, and African countries like South Africa emphasize the self - controllability of the industrial chain [1]. 3.1.2 Supply End - In 2026, global lithium resource supply will increase by about 471,000 tons of lithium carbonate, showing a pattern of "overseas - led, domestic and international coordinated release". Domestic production will see significant growth, especially in salt - lake lithium extraction. However, high lithium prices may stimulate the resumption of production of suspended mines [2]. - In the second half of 2025, lithium carbonate production remained high. The capacity utilization rate of spodumene - based lithium extraction was relatively high, that of lepidolite - based lithium extraction was low due to production suspension, and the capacity utilization rate of recycled material - based lithium extraction gradually recovered [2]. 3.1.3 Demand End - In the new energy vehicle field, from January to November 2025, domestic production increased by more than 32% year - on - year, with pure - electric vehicles leading and hybrid vehicles collaborating. From 2026 to 2027, the increase in battery capacity per vehicle of plug - in hybrid vehicles will drive the demand for lithium carbonate [2]. - In the energy storage market, from January to November 2025, the tender and winning scale expanded steadily. This was supported by policies and market mechanisms, and the decline in lithium battery costs and the maturity of large - capacity battery cell technology further enhanced the economy of energy storage systems. The consumer battery cell market also performed well, with demand surging in the fourth quarter of 2025 and expected high - speed growth in 2026 [2]. 3.1.4 Future Outlook - In 2026, the explosive growth of the energy storage field will push up the cost curve of lithium resources and the price center of lithium carbonate. However, the upper price limit will be restricted by factors such as the resumption of production of mines at high prices, profit pressure in the battery cell link, and the price comparison effect of alternative batteries. The lower price limit will be anchored to the cash cost. The price will fluctuate based on the verification of "expectations and reality" [5]. - Futures prices are more affected by market sentiment, with stronger short - term upward elasticity than spot prices [5]. 3.2 Chapter 2: Market Review - In the first quarter of 2025, the market expected post - holiday demand to pick up, but after the Spring Festival, the unexpected resumption of production of the Jianxiawo mine increased supply, while downstream demand was overdrawn, causing the futures price of lithium carbonate to fall from its high [6]. - In the second quarter, the demand for lithium carbonate was weak during the peak season, and the Trump administration's tariff policy on China led to a general decline in the commodity market, further depressing the futures price [6]. - In the third quarter, the market sentiment improved. Supply concerns due to issues such as mine certificates and production suspension pushed up the lithium price. However, the expected resumption of production of the Jianxiawo mine later reversed the supply expectation and led to price fluctuations [6]. - In the fourth quarter, the release of energy storage demand led to a "strong supply and demand" situation, and the price center of lithium carbonate continued to rise [6]. 3.3 Chapter 3: Core Focus Points 3.3.1 New Energy Policies 3.3.1.1 New Energy Vehicle Policies - In 2025, domestic new energy vehicle policies, such as the preferential procurement of government agencies and the new energy vehicle countryside campaign, helped the industry achieve its annual sales target. By November 2025, the cumulative sales of domestic new energy vehicles reached 15.5 million [8]. - In 2026, domestic policies will focus on increasing the battery capacity per vehicle of plug - in hybrid vehicles, which will drive the growth of the power battery market. However, the vehicle purchase tax halving policy may suppress short - term market growth [8]. - Internationally, European countries will face stricter carbon emission assessments and have introduced subsidy policies. Other countries have different policies: India has set a low electric vehicle penetration target, the US is ending its subsidy policy, and South Korea is increasing subsidies [10]. 3.3.1.2 Energy Storage Policies - Domestically, after the cancellation of mandatory energy storage allocation, policies focus on new energy consumption, promoting the coupling of energy storage with terminal energy demand through scenario - based projects and activating the "peak - shaving and valley - filling" function of energy storage [12]. - Internationally, the US focuses on large - scale energy storage projects and technological breakthroughs, European countries use subsidy and market - based mechanisms, and African countries like South Africa aim to build a self - controllable industrial chain [15][16]. 3.3.2 Lithium Resources 3.3.2.1 Global Lithium Resources - In 2026, the global new supply of lithium resources is expected to reach 471,000 tons of lithium carbonate, with overseas accounting for 60%. Attention should be paid to the price conditions for the resumption of Australian mines and geopolitical risks in Africa [20]. 3.3.2.2 Chinese Lithium Resources - In 2025, domestic lithium resource supply increased significantly, with lithium ore production reaching 265,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent and salt - lake lithium extraction reaching 146,600 tons. In 2026, the production is expected to grow by over 40% [22]. - In terms of imports, domestic lithium concentrate imports are increasing, with Australia accounting for about 50%. African imports decline in the second quarter due to the rainy season, and imports increased in the second half of 2025 due to rising prices [25]. - In 2025, domestic lithium carbonate imports were about 230,000 tons, mainly from southern hemisphere salt - lake regions. Imports from Chile and Argentina decreased in the third quarter due to winter and equipment maintenance [34]. 3.3.3 Chinese Lithium Salt Production - Since the second half of 2025, domestic lithium carbonate production has remained high. The capacity utilization rate of spodumene - based lithium extraction was above 65%, that of lepidolite - based lithium extraction was about 30% due to mine suspension, and that of recycled material - based lithium extraction rose from 20% to about 33% [37]. 3.3.4 Battery Cells - In 2025, China's total lithium battery production is expected to reach 1,859 GWh, a year - on - year increase of 43%. Power batteries are the main driver of growth, with an output of 1,226.55 GWh, a year - on - year increase of 39.74%. Energy storage battery cells and consumer battery cells also performed well, with growth rates of 52.33% and 42.24% respectively [40]. 3.3.5 Terminal Applications 3.3.5.1 New Energy Vehicles - From January to November 2025, domestic new energy vehicle production reached 14.867 million, a significant year - on - year increase. Pure - electric vehicles led the growth, while hybrid vehicles also increased steadily. From 2026 to 2027, the increase in battery capacity per vehicle of plug - in hybrid vehicles will drive the demand for lithium carbonate [44]. 3.3.5.2 Energy Storage - From January to November 2025, the tender and winning scale of the domestic energy storage market continued to expand, with a cumulative winning capacity of 160.39 GWh. This growth was supported by policies and market mechanisms, and the maturity of large - capacity battery cell technology enhanced the economy of energy storage systems [49]. 3.4 Chapter 4: Valuation Feedback and Supply - Demand Outlook 3.4.1 Valuation Feedback No information provided regarding the global lithium resource valuation - cash cost. 3.4.2 Supply - Demand Outlook - In 2026, the total supply of lithium resources will reach 2.131 million tons (a year - on - year increase of 28.37%), and the total demand will be 2.036 million tons (a year - on - year increase of 23.87%), with the surplus narrowing to 95,000 tons. The high elasticity of supply will suppress the upper price limit, while the structural growth of demand will push up the lower price limit [54]. - In terms of demand structure, the demand for power batteries will reach 1.15 million tons in 2026 (a year - on - year increase of 20.55%), and the demand for energy storage batteries will increase by 50% year - on - year to 564,000 tons. The demand side has the potential for over - performance [55]. 3.4.3 Price Outlook - In the scenario of rising prices in 2026, lithium prices will fluctuate upwards in the early stage. If demand materializes in March - April, battery - grade lithium carbonate will rise to over 130,000 yuan/ton and then enter a volatile phase. In the third quarter, if demand remains strong, it will start a second wave of increase and reach the annual high in October - November [57]. - In the scenario of falling prices in 2026, if demand is lower than expected in March - April, battery - grade lithium carbonate will fall quickly. If supply expansion exceeds expectations, prices will continue to decline. The price decline of battery - grade lithium hydroxide will be similar to that of lithium carbonate [58].

Report Title - Nanhua Futures' Outlook for Nickel & Stainless Steel in 2026: Adapting to the Supply-Demand Structural Adjustment Cycle [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Views - In 2025, the nickel market first rose and then declined. The price was mainly influenced by demand fluctuations and sentiment changes, lacking fundamental factors for a trend reversal. The annual price performance was weaker than previous years [2][3]. - In 2026, the focus of the nickel market remains on the progress of supply-demand structural adjustments. The demand for stainless steel is expected to remain stable, while the demand for nickel in the new energy sector is likely to be moderate. The Indonesian government's policies will continue to affect the market, and the supply surplus situation may improve marginally [4][5][6]. - The report predicts that in 2026, the main contract range for nickel will be between 118,000 - 130,000 yuan, and for stainless steel, it will be between 12,100 - 13,000 yuan [6]. Summary by Directory 2025 Annual Market Review - **First Quarter**: The nickel price showed a volatile and upward - trending pattern, with the price center rising to the range of 125,000 - 136,000 yuan/ton. The main influencing factors were Indonesian policy adjustments and the contradiction between short - term cost support and long - term oversupply [9]. - **Second Quarter**: The nickel - stainless steel market showed a volatile and downward - trending pattern. Factors such as the US tariff policy, rising LME nickel inventories, and weak terminal demand led to the decline of nickel and stainless steel prices [11]. - **Third Quarter**: The market showed a range - bound and slightly upward - trending pattern, mainly driven by news and policy expectations. However, high inventories and weak demand restricted the upward space of prices [12]. - **Fourth Quarter**: The market was mainly affected by Indonesian policy disturbances and macro - expectations. Although there were short - term price rebounds, the overall supply surplus situation remained unchanged, and the price fluctuations were mainly due to market sentiment and capital speculation [13]. Industrial Chain Performance Nickel Ore - In 2025, the supply of the nickel ore market was affected by policies and seasons. The supply was tight in the first half of the year and then eased. The demand was mainly suppressed by downstream smelting profits, showing cost - sensitivity characteristics [16][19]. - In 2026, the nickel ore market will be in a cycle of strong policy supervision and rational return of production capacity. The Indonesian government's policies will lead to a certain degree of supply contraction, and the price is expected to remain stable with a slight upward trend [22][23]. Ferronickel - In 2025, the supply of the ferronickel market showed regional differentiation and structural substitution characteristics. The supply was tight in the first half of the year and then increased. The demand was mainly suppressed by the weak profits of downstream stainless steel [25][29]. - In 2026, the ferronickel market will also enter a cycle of policy supervision and rational return of production capacity. The growth rate of effective production capacity is expected to slow down, and the price center will likely be affected by the demand of downstream steel mills [30][31]. Nickel Sulfate and Intermediates - In 2025, the supply of global nickel intermediates was mainly from Indonesia. The production of MHP increased significantly, while the production of nickel sulfate decreased. The demand was affected by the differentiation of technical routes, and the pricing system was adjusted [33][35]. - In 2026, the supply of nickel sulfate intermediates will show a structural increase, while the demand in the Chinese battery sector will slow down. The market may enter a cycle of processing fee control and raw material coefficient game [37][38]. Stainless Steel - In 2025, the supply of stainless steel showed a pattern of marginal slowdown in total growth, internal structural differentiation, and intensified extrusion from overseas capacity. The demand was affected by the weakening of traditional growth engines and the challenges of the external market [42][46][47]. - In 2026, the stainless steel market may enter a cycle of supply - demand re - balance. The supply side will see further elimination of high - cost production capacity, and the demand side may have a marginal improvement, especially in high - end special stainless steel [50][52]. 2026 Annual Balance Deduction - In 2026, the core trading logic of the nickel market will shift to the joint action of supply - demand structural optimization and integrated cost rigid support. The supply surplus situation will be alleviated but not reversed [54]. - The demand for nickel in the stainless steel industry will be the core anchor point. The new energy vehicle battery sector will face pressure from the penetration of lithium iron phosphate, and the nickel market surplus will continue in 2026 [54][55].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report No explicit core view is presented in the given content. The report mainly provides a comprehensive set of data on the lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide futures and spot markets, including price, volume, and inventory data. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Data - The closing price of the main lithium carbonate futures contract was 123,520 yuan/ton, down 1,200 yuan (-0.96%) daily but up 17,360 yuan (16.35%) weekly. The trading volume was 924,823 lots, down 24,183 lots (-2.55%) daily and 89,093 lots (-8.79%) weekly, and the open interest was 607,187 lots, down 40,179 lots (-6.21%) daily and 65,524 lots (-9.74%) weekly [3]. - The closing price of the weighted - index contract was 123,776 yuan/ton, down 926 yuan (-0.74%) daily but up 17,683 yuan (16.67%) weekly. The trading volume was 1,532,681 lots, up 190,899 lots (14.23%) daily and 221,433 lots (16.89%) weekly, and the open interest was 1,072,674 lots, down 2,555 lots (-0.24%) daily but up 6,443 lots (0.60%) weekly [3]. - For different contract spreads, e.g., LC2601 - LC2605 was - 1,980 yuan/ton, with daily and weekly changes of - 20 yuan (1.02%) and - 260 yuan (15.12%) respectively [3]. - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange's lithium carbonate warehouse receipts were 17,101 lots, unchanged daily but up 1,465 lots (9.37%) weekly [3]. 3.2 Spot Data - In the lithium ore market, the average price of lithium mica (2 - 2.5%) was 3,265 yuan/ton, up 55 yuan (1.71%) daily; lithium spodumene (3 - 4%) was 6,405 yuan/ton, up 55 yuan (0.87%) daily; and lithium spodumene (5 - 5.5%) was 10,590 yuan/ton, up 90 yuan (0.86%) daily [18]. - In the lithium salt market, the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 102,250 yuan/ton, up 3,400 yuan (3.44%) daily; battery - grade lithium carbonate was 104,900 yuan/ton, up 3,400 yuan (3.35%) daily; and industrial - grade lithium hydroxide was 88,430 yuan/ton, up 3,400 yuan (4.00%) daily [18]. - Regarding price spreads, the difference between battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 2,650 yuan/ton, unchanged daily but up 50 yuan (1.92%) weekly; the difference between battery - grade lithium carbonate and battery - grade lithium hydroxide was 10,620 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan (-0.93%) daily and 950 yuan (-8.21%) weekly [22]. 3.3 Basis and Warehouse Receipt Data - The basis quotes of different lithium carbonate brands for the LC2601 contract varied, e.g., Shengxin Lithium Energy was - 1,900 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan; Tianqi Lithium was - 1,700 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan [30]. - The total number of lithium carbonate warehouse receipts was 17,101 lots, unchanged from the previous day. Some warehouses had no change in receipts, while Yichun Yinli decreased by 300 lots, and Shanghai Guochu decreased by 13 lots [32]. 3.4 Cost and Profit - The production profit of lithium carbonate from purchased lithium spodumene concentrate (Li₂O:6%) and lithium mica concentrate (Li₂O:2.5%) showed certain trends over time, as presented in the graph [34]. - The production profit of lithium hydroxide by causticization and smelting methods also had corresponding trends over the period from December 24 to October 25 [34]. - The theoretical delivery profit of lithium carbonate, as well as the export profit of lithium hydroxide and the import profit of lithium carbonate, were also presented in graphical form, showing their trends over time [36][38].

Group 1: Investment Rating - No investment rating is provided in the report. Group 2: Core Views - In 2026, the supply surplus pattern of pure benzene will continue. With many new installations and reduced maintenance losses in the first half of the year, and limited reduction in imports, the supply of domestic and imported pure benzene will be abundant in the first half of the year. The demand from non-styrene downstream sectors is weak, and the demand from the styrene chain is expected to decline. Therefore, the absolute price and valuation of pure benzene in the first half of the year are expected to remain under pressure. Special attention should be paid to changes in pure benzene imports [1]. - In 2026, the annual supply and demand of styrene are expected to be slightly in surplus. Although new installations suggest a shortage of supply, the pre - consumption of terminal domestic and foreign demand in 2025 has led to inventory accumulation in downstream sectors. The actual demand increase from new installations in downstream 3S devices may be lower than expected. In the first half of the year, the supply - demand situation of styrene is better than that of pure benzene. In the first quarter, it faces de - stocking pressure like pure benzene, and in the second quarter, during the maintenance season, the price and valuation of styrene are expected to recover. Attention should be paid to the cost - end price trend [2]. - The price range is estimated as BZ (5200, 6200); EB (6500, 7500). The strategy is to short BZ unilaterally and to expand the spreads of EB - BZ and PX - BZ periodically [3]. Group 3: Summary by Directory Chapter 2: Market Review - In 2025, the styrene market was volatile, with fundamentals and macro - factors alternately leading the market. In the first quarter, the market first rose and then fell, driven by raw material pure benzene. In the second quarter, the price fluctuated, affected by macro - factors. In the third quarter, the market was influenced by policies and entered a range - bound state in the traditional off - season. In the fourth quarter, the market first fell and then rebounded due to changes in overseas demand [3][4][5]. Chapter 3: Valuation Feedback and Supply - Demand Outlook 3.1 Valuation - For pure benzene, the valuation was first compressed and then rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2025. In 2026, the supply is expected to be abundant in the first half of the year, and the demand is weak, so the valuation is expected to remain low. For styrene, the supply - demand situation in the first half of 2026 is better than that of pure benzene. In the second quarter, during the maintenance season, the price and valuation are expected to recover [8][9]. 3.2 Pure Benzene Supply - Demand Outlook - **Domestic Supply**: In 2025, the domestic pure benzene production capacity increased by 9.17% to 2809 million tons, and about 260 million tons of new production capacity is expected to be put into operation in 2026, with a capacity growth rate of 9.26% [13]. - **Imports**: In 2025, China's pure benzene imports increased significantly, mainly due to tariff policies and weak global demand. In 2026, imports are expected to decrease slightly, but the reduction is limited [18]. - **Demand**: In 2025, except for styrene, the consumption growth of other downstream sectors of pure benzene slowed down. The demand for caprolactam, aniline, etc., was affected by factors such as over - inventory and trade policies. In 2026, new installations in downstream sectors may not fully translate into demand for pure benzene [24][25]. - **Inventory**: In 2025, the pure benzene inventory first decreased and then increased. The port inventory reached 27.3 million tons, increasing the risk of over - stocking [40]. - **Supply - Demand Balance and Outlook**: In 2026, about 260 million tons of new pure benzene production capacity is planned to be put into operation. The reduction in imports due to Asian cracking capacity clearance is limited. The demand increase from new downstream installations is uncertain. The supply is expected to be abundant in the first half of the year, and the de - stocking pressure is high [42]. 3.3 Styrene Supply - Demand Outlook - **Production and Installation**: In 2025, the styrene production capacity increased by 9.76% to 2441.2 million tons. In 2026, only one 70 - million - ton styrene installation is planned to be put into operation, with a capacity growth rate of 4.21% [54][77]. - **Demand**: The 3S sectors showed demand resilience in 2025, but the terminal white - goods demand was affected by factors such as tariff policies and pre - consumption. In 2026, the actual demand increase from downstream new installations is uncertain due to inventory accumulation [59][70]. - **Imports and Exports**: In 2025, China changed from a styrene importer to an exporter. In the future, exports may become a new demand growth point [75]. - **Supply - Demand Balance and Outlook**: In 2026, new installations suggest a shortage of styrene supply, but considering inventory and actual installation operation, about 40 million tons of styrene surplus is expected. In the first half of the year, styrene may be relatively short in terms of new installations [77][78]. Chapter 4: Core Concerns - **Pure Benzene Imports**: The reduction in pure benzene imports due to Asian cracking capacity clearance in 2026 is small. The key factors affecting imports are the US diversion of South Korean pure benzene and changes in tariffs [83]. - **Styrene Exports**: Overseas refinery capacity clearance creates opportunities for Chinese styrene exports, which may become a new demand growth point [85]. - **Regional Styrene Supply - Demand**: After the commissioning of Jingbo's styrene installation, Shandong became a price depression. Attention should be paid to the operation of major plants in Shandong and regional price spreads [86]. - **Near - Term Trading Logic**: Pure benzene shows a pattern of weak domestic and strong overseas markets. The domestic styrene market is changing from strong reality to weak expectation, and there are export transactions [86]. - **Long - Term Trading Logic**: In the second quarter of 2026, the maintenance losses of pure benzene are expected to decrease, increasing the de - stocking pressure after the Spring Festival. Styrene is expected to accumulate inventory seasonally [87].

南华期货2026钢材年度展望 ——供需再平衡，区间震荡起涟漪 陈敏涛（投资咨询证号：Z0022731） 投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2011】1290号 2025年12月25日 风险提示：钢厂大规模减产风险，钢材需求不及预期，海外经济衰退风险，反内卷政策落地不及预期、 铁矿供应宽松风险 第二章、2025年钢材市场行情回顾 2025年上半年钢材价格在年初出现短暂反弹后呈现单边缓慢下跌的走势，主要原因在于钢材的消费需求 疲软，钢材的成本定价逻辑成为市场主流，而上半年围绕焦煤过剩导致的钢材成本不断下移，钢材价格跟随 焦煤不断下跌，焦煤让利给钢厂，即使在钢材价格下跌过程中钢厂仍能盈亏平衡，致使钢材价格难以反弹。 以及中途的中美关税政策利空频繁，加深了市场对未来钢材价格走弱的预期。 进入三季度，"反内卷"的政策预期从光伏行业刮到焦煤板块，多晶硅和碳酸锂的触底反弹行情形成示范 效应，叠加国家能源局公布关于煤炭超产审查的通知，使得市场对焦煤供应收紧的预期进一步升温，焦煤价 格持续升温上涨，带动了成材价格的上涨。当时产业链各环节库存整体偏低，预期推动下自下而上的补库行 为启动，叠加投机需求上升，形成成本推动型上涨。但进入8月 ...

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The RMB showed a significant strong performance against the US dollar at the end of 2025, with the offshore RMB exchange rate breaking through the key psychological level of 7.00, indicating a re - emergence of strong appreciation momentum [2]. - The appreciation of the RMB at the end of 2025 is driven by the resonance of internal and external factors, including the weakening of the US dollar index, the narrowing of the Sino - US interest rate spread, and the concentrated release of seasonal year - end settlement demand [5][6]. - Although there are expectations for the RMB to appreciate and break through 7 and enter the 6 range in 2026, there are also potential risks such as geopolitical black - swan events, the domestic economic recovery falling short of expectations, and central bank foreign exchange policy adjustments [13]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs I. RMB's Strong Year - End Performance: Symbolic "Breaking 7" and Its Market Characteristics - **Offshore RMB "Breaking 7": The First Time Since September 2024** - At the end of 2025, the offshore RMB exchange rate broke through 7.00 during intraday trading on December 25, the first time since September 2024, attracting high market attention and indicating enhanced market confidence in the RMB [2]. - **Market Volatility Characteristics: Strong but Low - Volatility, Contrasting with the September 2024 Market** - The implied volatility of the RMB is at a historically low level, indicating a more rational and orderly appreciation process and providing a stable foreign - exchange environment for enterprises and investors [2]. - The RMB's strong performance at the end of 2025 is fundamentally different from the 2024 market fluctuations. The latter was driven by the global yen carry - trade unwind, while the former is based on the resonance of internal and external supply - demand factors [2][5]. II. Driving Forces for RMB Appreciation: Resonance of Internal and External Factors - **External Factors: Weakening US Dollar Index and Narrowing Sino - US Interest Rate Spread** - The Fed's interest - rate cuts led to the downward trend of the US dollar index, narrowing the Sino - US interest rate spread and providing an external environment for the RMB's appreciation [6]. - The seasonal contraction of market liquidity during the Christmas holiday exacerbated the weakness of the US dollar, contributing to the year - end situation of a weak US dollar and a strong RMB [6]. - The market is generally pessimistic about the US dollar's trend in 2026, and the divergence in the Fed's expected interest - rate cuts, the change of the Fed chairman, and the "de - dollarization" trend all add uncertainty to the long - term prospects of the US dollar [7]. - **Internal Factors: Concentrated Release of Seasonal Year - End Settlement Demand** - The concentrated settlement of foreign - trade enterprises at the end of the year is a more direct and strong driving force for the RMB's appreciation, as evidenced by the fact that the RMB's appreciation amplitude is greater than the US dollar index's depreciation amplitude [8]. - China has maintained a trade surplus for seven consecutive months, and there is still a large amount of pending settlement funds being digested, which supports the RMB's appreciation [8]. III. A Cold - Blooded Reflection under the Market's Optimistic Expectations: Appreciation Space and Potential Risks - **Appreciation Space** - Huang Qifan's view that the RMB will appreciate to 6.0 in the next ten years is based on rational deductions of China's economic fundamentals, trade - structure optimization, and RMB internationalization [9]. - The RMB's actual effective exchange rate shows significant appreciation potential, as the gap between the nominal and real effective exchange rates indicates that the RMB's real purchasing power is undervalued [10]. - The narrowing Sino - US interest rate spread, the central bank's monetary - policy stance, and the increasing attractiveness of the A - share market are all factors that support the RMB's appreciation [11][12]. - **Potential Risks** - Geopolitical black - swan events, the domestic economic recovery falling short of expectations, and central bank foreign - exchange policy adjustments are potential risks for the RMB's appreciation [13].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the content. 2. Core Views of the Report Financial Futures - Overseas: The US GDP in Q3 grew by 4.3% year - on - year, and the job market recovered with the initial jobless claims falling to 214,000 last week, which weakened the rate - cut expectation [1]. - Domestic: The government will continue a proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy. The key task in 2026 is to expand domestic demand, but the domestic demand in November was weak [1]. RMB Exchange Rate - In the short term, the USD/CNY spot exchange rate may approach and briefly break through 7.0. In 2026, it is expected to break through 7.0 and depreciate moderately, driven by factors such as the narrowing of the monetary policy cycle gap, the strengthening of domestic economic fundamentals, and the inflow of international capital [3]. Stock Index - The upward drive of the stock index has strengthened, but there is still pressure above. It is expected to be oscillatory and bullish in the short term [4]. Treasury Bonds - Maintain a non - pessimistic view on the medium - term bond market, and use a mid - line strategy to bet on monetary policy support. Adopt a band - trading strategy for short - term trading. Hold mid - term long positions and consider taking profits on short - term long positions [5]. Container Shipping on the European Line - The spot price increase has encountered resistance, and the futures price has fallen under pressure. There are both positive and negative factors in the market, and the future trend is uncertain [5][6]. Commodities - **Platinum and Palladium**: In the medium - long term, the bull market foundation of platinum remains. In the short term, beware of adjustment risks due to the rapid expansion of the spot - futures price difference [9][10]. - **Gold and Silver**: In the short term, gold and silver are oscillating at high levels. Gold is still in a relatively strong state, while silver has high price risks. In the medium - long term, they are expected to rise [11][12]. - **Copper**: The multi - empty game in the 96,000 - 97,000 range has intensified. Consider different trading strategies according to different situations [12][13]. - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: Aluminum is expected to be oscillatory and bullish in the medium term; alumina is in an oversupply situation; casting aluminum alloy is recommended to pay attention to the price difference with aluminum [14][15]. - **Zinc**: It will maintain a wide - range oscillation in the short term [15]. - **Nickel - Stainless Steel**: They are operating strongly, but beware of the height [16]. - **Tin**: It will be in a wide - range oscillation, and use an interval - trading strategy [18]. - **Lead**: It will oscillate in the range of 16,700 - 17,500 in the short term [19]. Black Metals - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: They are oscillating at a low level, with support below and pressure above [20]. - **Iron Ore**: The price fluctuation has decreased, and it will run in an interval [20][21]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The inventory structure of coking coal is expected to improve, and the downside space of the coking coal futures is limited. The valuation repair drive of coke may weaken [22]. - **Silicon Iron and Silicon Manganese**: They are expected to be oscillatory and bullish in the short term, but the upward space is limited [22]. Energy and Chemicals - **Pulp - Offset Paper**: The current market is slightly bullish. Consider short - term low - buying operations [24][25][26]. - **Crude Oil**: The tense situation between the US and Venezuela has brought upward drive to short - term oil prices [26][27][28]. - **LPG**: The near - term is supported, while the expectation is under pressure [29][30]. - **PTA - PX**: PX has a good supply - demand pattern and is expected to be easy to rise and difficult to fall. PTA's processing fee is expected to rise, but the space is limited [31][33]. - **MEG - Bottle Chips**: The supply - demand balance has improved slightly, but the inventory and cost factors still suppress the valuation [35][36]. - **Methanol**: The fundamentals are mixed, with a near - term weak and far - term strong expectation [37]. - **PP**: The supply pressure is expected to be relieved in January, and it can be considered to go long at a low price [39][40]. - **PE**: The supply pressure may be relieved, and the spot price has rebounded [42][43]. - **Pure Benzene - Styrene**: Pure benzene is in an oversupply situation, and styrene is oscillating [43][44]. - **Asphalt**: The market is oscillating and bullish in the short term, and pay attention to the winter - storage policy and geopolitical factors [44][45][46]. - **Rubber**: The rubber price is oscillating under the influence of emotions, and the overall fundamental pressure is high [47]. - **Urea**: It is expected to oscillate in the short term, with support below and pressure above [50]. - **Soda Ash and Caustic Soda**: Soda ash is waiting for supply variables, glass needs to digest inventory, and caustic soda is expected to oscillate weakly [50][51][53]. - **Log**: It is in an oscillatory market, and consider double - selling strategies [53]. - **Propylene**: It is expected to oscillate at a low level before more overhauls occur [55]. Agricultural Products - **Pigs**: In the long - term, it can be bullish, but in the short - to - medium term, focus on the fundamentals. The near - month has high supply pressure [57]. - **Oilseeds**: The outer - market soybean will oscillate in the short term, and the inner - market soybean meal depends on the reserve - release supply [58][59]. - **Oils and Fats**: They are in a wide - range oscillation, with palm oil being relatively strong [59][60]. - **Cotton**: In the short term, the hedging pressure on cotton prices is being digested. In the long - term, the supply - demand may be tight, and pay attention to pre - holiday orders [61][62][63]. - **Sugar**: The short - term basis has been repaired, and the domestic price may oscillate [63][64]. - **Eggs**: The long - term egg - laying hen capacity is still excessive, and the price is under pressure. Consider light - position long positions for rebound [64]. - **Apples**: The near - term is strong, and the far - term is weak. Wait for the retracement to go long [65][66]. - **Red Dates**: The short - term price is oscillating at a low level, and pay attention to pre - holiday procurement. The long - term supply - demand is loose, and the price is under pressure [67]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Financial Futures - **Macro**: The US job market has recovered, and the GDP in Q3 grew strongly. In China, the government will continue a proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy, but the domestic demand in November was weak [1]. - **RMB Exchange Rate**: The on - shore RMB against the US dollar rose, and the central bank's fourth - quarter meeting emphasized maintaining the stability of the capital market [2]. Stock Index - The stock index was generally strong except for the Shanghai 50 index. The Beijing property - market policy is beneficial to the real - estate sector, but the index still faces pressure above [4]. Treasury Bonds - The trading volume of treasury bonds decreased, and the rebound momentum was not sustained. Adopt a mid - line strategy for the medium - term and a band - trading strategy for the short - term [5]. Container Shipping on the European Line - The futures price of the container shipping on the European line fell under pressure. There are positive factors such as the Spring Festival capacity reduction plan and negative factors such as the poor implementation of the price increase [5][6]. Commodities - **Platinum and Palladium**: The prices of platinum and palladium fluctuated, and the trading of futures was affected by factors such as the Fed's policy and the supply - demand fundamentals [9]. - **Gold and Silver**: The prices of gold and silver were oscillating at high levels. The market was affected by factors such as the Fed's interest - rate expectation and the supply - demand situation [11]. - **Copper**: The price of copper was in a multi - empty game in the 96,000 - 97,000 range, and different trading strategies were recommended [12][13]. - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: The supply of electrolytic aluminum is expected to be stable in the short term, alumina is in an oversupply situation, and casting aluminum alloy has a strong follow - up with aluminum [14][15]. - **Zinc**: The price of zinc was oscillating widely, affected by factors such as the LME inventory and the supply - demand situation [15]. - **Nickel - Stainless Steel**: The prices of nickel and stainless steel were rising, but the fundamental improvement was limited [16]. - **Tin**: The price of tin was oscillating widely and was under pressure at night. It is expected to be in an interval - trading range [18]. - **Lead**: The price of lead was rebounding slightly, affected by factors such as the LME inventory and the supply - demand situation [19]. Black Metals - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil were oscillating, affected by factors such as the cost of raw materials and the demand [20]. - **Iron Ore**: The price of iron ore was oscillating, with supply pressure and demand support [20][21]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The production of coking coal is expected to decline, and the demand for coke is weakening. The inventory structure of coking coal is expected to improve [22]. - **Silicon Iron and Silicon Manganese**: The prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese were oscillating, affected by factors such as the supply - demand situation and the cost [22]. Energy and Chemicals - **Pulp - Offset Paper**: The prices of pulp and offset paper were oscillating at a low level. The supply of pulp was affected by factors such as the Indonesian flood, and the demand for offset paper was expected to improve [24][25][26]. - **Crude Oil**: The price of crude oil was affected by the tense situation between the US and Venezuela, and it is expected to rise in the short term [26][27][28]. - **LPG**: The LPG price was affected by the supply - demand situation and the international market, with a near - term support and a far - term pressure [29][30]. - **PTA - PX**: The supply - demand situation of PX and PTA was complex, and the prices were expected to be affected by factors such as the production capacity and the demand [31][33]. - **MEG - Bottle Chips**: The supply - demand balance of MEG and bottle chips has improved slightly, but the inventory and cost factors still suppress the valuation [35][36]. - **Methanol**: The fundamentals of methanol were mixed, with a near - term weak and far - term strong expectation [37]. - **PP**: The supply pressure of PP is expected to be relieved in January, and the price is expected to rise [39][40]. - **PE**: The supply pressure of PE may be relieved, and the spot price has rebounded [42][43]. - **Pure Benzene - Styrene**: Pure benzene is in an oversupply situation, and styrene is oscillating [43][44]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt market is oscillating and bullish in the short term, affected by factors such as the winter - storage policy and geopolitical factors [44][45][46]. - **Rubber**: The rubber price is oscillating under the influence of emotions, and the overall fundamental pressure is high [47]. - **Urea**: The urea market is expected to oscillate in the short term, with support below and pressure above [50]. - **Soda Ash and Caustic Soda**: Soda ash is waiting for supply variables, glass needs to digest inventory, and caustic soda is expected to oscillate weakly [50][51][53]. - **Log**: The log market is oscillating, and double - selling strategies can be considered [53]. - **Propylene**: The propylene price is expected to oscillate at a low level before more overhauls occur [55]. Agricultural Products - **Pigs**: The price of pigs is affected by factors such as the supply - demand situation and policies. The long - term is bullish, and the short - to - medium term focuses on the fundamentals [57]. - **Oilseeds**: The outer - market soybean is oscillating, and the inner - market soybean meal depends on the reserve - release supply [58][59]. - **Oils and Fats**: The prices of oils and fats are oscillating widely, with palm oil and rapeseed oil rebounding [59][60]. - **Cotton**: The cotton price is affected by factors such as the supply - demand situation and policies. Pay attention to pre - holiday orders [61][62][63]. - **Sugar**: The short - term basis of sugar has been repaired, and the domestic price may oscillate [63][64]. - **Eggs**: The long - term egg - laying hen capacity is still excessive, and the price is under pressure. Consider light - position long positions for rebound [64]. - **Apples**: The near - term apple price is strong, and the far - term is weak. Wait for the retracement to go long [65][66]. - **Red Dates**: The short - term red - date price is oscillating at a low level, and pay attention to pre - holiday procurement. The long - term supply - demand is loose, and the price is under pressure [67].

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Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the content Core Views of the Report - In the short term, the USD/CNY spot exchange rate may approach the 7.0 key level and could potentially break through it briefly. In 2026, it is expected to "break 7" and experience mild depreciation. For stocks, they are expected to fluctuate in the short term. For bonds, there may be speculation on next year's monetary policy, and mid - term long positions can be held while short - term long positions may be closed for profit as appropriate. For shipping, the container shipping European route futures price is expected to fluctuate at a high level. For commodities, different varieties have different trends, such as platinum and palladium reaching new highs, gold and silver remaining strong in the short term, copper breaking through key levels, and various metals and energy - chemical products having their own supply - demand and price characteristics [4][6][7][8] Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Financial Futures - **Macro**: The US GDP in the third quarter exceeded expectations, growing by 4.3%, which hit the interest - rate cut expectation to some extent. Domestically, policies continue to be proactive in finance and moderately loose in currency. The key task for next year is to expand domestic demand. The RMB exchange rate has shown an upward trend, and the USD/CNY spot exchange rate is approaching 7.0 [1][2][3] - **Stock Index**: The stock index is under pressure above and supported below, and is expected to fluctuate in the short term. The strong US GDP data has affected the interest - rate cut expectation, and Trump's call for interest - rate cuts has also caused fluctuations in the expectation, but the overall impact on A - shares is limited [5][6] - **Treasury Bonds**: The trading behavior of institutions may be related to speculating on next year's monetary policy. If the market rebounds, long - term varieties may have greater elasticity, but it is not recommended to chase high. Mid - term long positions can continue to be held, and short - term long positions can be closed for profit as appropriate [7] - **Container Shipping European Route**: The futures price is at a high - level and fluctuating. The main point of the game is the future peak freight rate and the time to reach the peak. There are both long and short factors in the market [8][9] Commodities Non - ferrous Metals - **Platinum & Palladium**: The prices have reached new highs. The price movements are related to the Fed's monetary policy, supply - demand fundamentals, and short - term speculation. In the long - term, platinum's bull market foundation remains, but in the short - term, there is a risk of adjustment [10][11][12] - **Gold & Silver**: They have reached new highs. The US GDP data and geopolitical factors have affected the prices. In the short - term, they remain strong, with gold potentially accelerating upward after breaking through the previous high, and silver should be held with caution due to high volatility [12][13][14] - **Copper**: The price has broken through the 95,000 level. The spot market demand is weak, and the futures market has increased in volume at night. Whether it can stand firm at 95,000 remains to be seen. Attention can be paid to the volume of a second breakthrough [16][17] - **Zinc**: The price opened higher at night driven by LME and then fell back. The macro sentiment is warm, the short - term domestic raw material supply is tight, and the price is expected to fluctuate within a range in the future [18][19][20] - **Nickel - Stainless Steel**: The prices are oscillating strongly. The nickel ore is expected to be stable and slightly strong, and the new energy and nickel - iron markets have their own characteristics. The stainless - steel market is affected by export control and other factors [21] - **Tin**: The price is oscillating at a high level. The macro sentiment is warm, and the supply from Myanmar and Indonesia is expected to increase in December. It is necessary to be cautious about chasing high above 340,000 [22] - **Lead**: The price is oscillating narrowly. The macro sentiment is warm, the domestic smelting supply is decreasing, and the demand lacks new drivers. It is expected to oscillate around 16,700 - 17,500 in the short term [22] Black Metals - **Rebar & Hot - Rolled Coil**: The prices are under pressure above and supported below, and are oscillating at a low level. The cost of furnace materials provides support, but the demand is weak in the off - season [24][25] - **Iron Ore**: The price is continuing to decline, and the port inventory is accumulating. The supply pressure is significant, but there is also support from the demand for restocking by steel mills. It is expected to run within a range [25] - **Coking Coal & Coke**: The prices lack driving forces and are oscillating within a range. The coking coal inventory structure is deteriorating, and the coke fundamentals are deteriorating marginally [26][27] - **Silicon Iron & Silicon Manganese**: The prices are oscillating strongly in the short term, with limited upward space. The supply and demand are both weak, and the prices may follow the changes in steel prices [27][28] Energy - Chemicals - **Pulp - Offset Paper**: The pulp futures price is oscillating at a high level as expected. The supply of pulp is restricted by the flood in Indonesia, and the inventory is decreasing. The offset paper market sentiment is improving, and both can be observed first or short - term long positions can be tried [29][30] - **Crude Oil**: The price has rebounded due to the tense situation between the US and Venezuela. Geopolitical factors have brought upward driving forces for short - term oil prices [30][31] - **LPG**: The price is affected by the alternation of reality and expectations. The supply is relatively tight in the near term, and the demand is relatively stable. The near - term is supported, and the expected is under pressure [32][33] - **PTA - PX**: The PX supply is expected to remain high, and the PTA has reduced production significantly. The PX - TA structural contradiction has been alleviated. PX is expected to be in a tight supply - demand situation in the first half of 2026, and PTA processing fees have room for upward adjustment but are limited [33][34][35] - **MEG - Bottle Chips**: The demand for ethylene glycol is weakening, and the supply has shown some support signals. The cost of oil and coal is weak, and the inventory is accumulating. The overall situation is still under pressure [37][38] - **Methanol**: The fundamentals are mixed, with a near - term weak and long - term strong expectation. The 1 - 5 reverse spread can be held [39] - **PP**: The price is under pressure from the spot market, but the supply is expected to decrease in January due to low production profits. The demand is resilient, and short - term long positions can be considered at low prices [41][42] - **PE**: The spot price is continuously falling, and the demand is in the off - season. However, the supply pressure may be alleviated to some extent, and the downward space of the futures price is limited [43][44] - **Pure Benzene - Styrene**: The prices are oscillating. The supply of pure benzene is increasing slightly, the demand is weak, and the inventory is at a high level. The styrene is changing from a strong reality to a weak expectation [45][46] - **Fuel Oil**: The high - sulfur fuel oil supply is abundant, and the short - term cracking driving force is downward. The low - sulfur fuel oil supply has decreased, and the cracking driving force is upward [46][47] - **Asphalt**: The price is affected by the price adjustment in the South and geopolitical factors. The winter - storage policy has been introduced, and the price is expected to be oscillating strongly in the short term [48][49][51] - **Rubber**: The natural rubber price is oscillating under pressure, and the overall demand is weak. The synthetic rubber is oscillating, with increasing differences between long and short positions [52][53][54] - **Soda Ash & Caustic Soda**: The soda ash is in a situation of increasing over - supply expectation, and the price is breaking through the cost. The glass has high inventory, and the caustic soda is expected to oscillate weakly [55][56][57] - **Log**: The spot market is weak, and the price is affected by inventory changes. The 03 contract is undervalued, and interval operations can be considered [57][58][59] - **Propylene**: The price is oscillating. The supply is relatively loose, and the demand is under pressure. It is expected to oscillate at a low level [59][60] Agricultural Products - **Hogs**: The supply and demand in the peak season need to be verified. In the long - term, the supply may be affected by policies, but in the short - term, the supply pressure in the near - month is still high [61][62] - **Oilseeds**: The external market has stopped falling. The supply of imported soybeans and rapeseeds has different situations, and the domestic soybean meal and rapeseed meal have their own supply - demand characteristics. It is recommended to try long positions in the near - month [63][64] - **Oils**: The prices are oscillating weakly. Palm oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil have different supply - demand situations. It is necessary to pay attention to production and biodiesel market information [64][65][66] - **Cotton**: The price is firm. The domestic new - year cotton supply is expected to be tight in the long - term, but there is hedging pressure in the short - term. Attention should be paid to downstream orders before the festival [67][68] - **Sugar**: The price is continuing to rebound to repair the basis. The international and domestic sugar markets have different supply - demand situations, and the original sugar price is expected to return to the Brazilian cost line [68][69][70] - **Eggs**: The long - term egg - laying hen capacity is in surplus, and the price is under pressure. In the short - term, some farmers are culling chickens. It is recommended to participate in long positions with a light position if speculating on a rebound [70][71] - **Apples**: The price is oscillating strongly. The consumption slowdown has a phased impact on the price, and opportunities to buy on dips can be waited for [71][72] - **Jujubes**: The price is expected to oscillate at a low level in the short term. Attention should be paid to downstream pre - festival purchases, and the price will be under pressure in the long - term due to loose supply and demand [73]