Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the stock index opened lower and moved higher. On Monday, it gapped down significantly due to the Middle - East situation and oil prices, then rebounded after hitting the bottom. From Tuesday, the market rebounded continuously, but the stock index declined again on Thursday and Friday. The Middle - East situation and oil prices are important factors affecting the market. If the Strait of Hormuz is blocked for a long time, causing oil prices to remain high and inflation expectations to rise, it will affect the Fed's decision - making. The longer the Iranian issue lasts, the more unfavorable it is for global risk assets and will further increase the market volatility. In the second half of the week, market sentiment cooled significantly, trading volume decreased, and the stock index declined. There was obvious risk - aversion sentiment on Friday [4]. - The Middle - East situation and oil prices are the most concerned issues in the market over the weekend. Although Iran said that the important oil infrastructure on Kharg Island was not damaged after the attack, the US is sending troops to the Middle East, and the situation has not eased. Many countries will send warships to ensure the smooth shipping of the Strait of Hormuz with the US. The Iranian foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to ships and oil tankers related to the US and Israel. Many foreign banks expect that the crude oil supply gap will expand sharply in the next few days, and there is a risk of a further sharp increase in oil prices. High oil prices will push up global inflation, reduce the probability of the Fed's interest - rate cut, tighten global liquidity, increase risk - aversion sentiment, and restrict the stock index. Therefore, in the face of uncertainties, the market will consolidate in a volatile manner and wait for the situation to become clear [4]. - In the futures market, the basis position of stock - index futures fluctuates with the spot. The position transfer before delivery has begun, which will have a certain impact on the price difference next week [4]. Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 1. First Part: Weekly Core Point Analysis and Strategy Recommendation - **Weekend News** - On March 13, Premier Li Qiang chaired an executive meeting of the State Council, which studied and implemented the important speeches of General Secretary Xi Jinping during the Two Sessions and the spirit of the Two Sessions, discussed and passed the "Division of Key Work in 2026 of the State Council", studied the establishment of a negative - list management mechanism for local fiscal subsidies, and reviewed and approved the "Revised Draft of the National Agricultural Census Regulations" [3]. - China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing chaired an enlarged meeting of the Party Committee, which studied and implemented the important speeches of General Secretary Xi Jinping during the Two Sessions and the spirit of the Two Sessions, and studied and deployed specific measures for the CSRC system to implement them. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to closely track the changes in the international financial market and internal and external environment, and strengthen the linkage monitoring and supervision of domestic and foreign, futures and spot markets. It also mentioned cracking down on illegal and违规 behaviors such as financial fraud, market manipulation, insider trading, and false statements [3]. - The central bank's February financial statistics report shows that the cumulative increase in social financing scale in the first two months was 9.6 trillion yuan, 316.2 billion yuan more than the same period last year; RMB loans increased by 5.61 trillion yuan in the first two months; M2 increased by 9% year - on - year at the end of February; RMB deposits increased by 9.26 trillion yuan in the first two months, and deposits of non - banking financial institutions increased by 2.84 trillion yuan [3]. - The central bank announced that on March 16, 2026, it will conduct a 500 - billion - yuan outright reverse - repurchase operation with a term of 6 months (182 days) in the form of fixed - quantity, interest - rate tender, and multiple - price winning bids to maintain the liquidity of the banking system [3]. - Iran said that after the attack on Kharg Island, after preliminary observation and evaluation, the important oil infrastructure on the island was not damaged, and related operations continued [3]. - **Comprehensive Analysis** - **Logic Sorting**: The stock index opened lower and moved higher this week. Affected by the Middle - East situation and oil prices, it gapped down significantly on Monday, then rebounded after hitting the bottom. The market rebounded continuously from Tuesday, but the stock index declined again on Thursday and Friday. The Middle - East situation and oil prices are important factors affecting the market. If the Strait of Hormuz is blocked for a long time, causing oil prices to remain high and inflation expectations to rise, it will affect the Fed's decision - making. The longer the Iranian issue lasts, the more unfavorable it is for global risk assets and will further increase the market volatility. In the second half of the week, market sentiment cooled significantly, trading volume decreased, and the stock index declined. There was obvious risk - aversion sentiment on Friday [4]. - **Outlook for the Future**: The Middle - East situation and oil prices are the most concerned issues in the market over the weekend. Although Iran said that the important oil infrastructure on Kharg Island was not damaged after the attack, the US is sending troops to the Middle East, and the situation has not eased. Many countries will send warships to ensure the smooth shipping of the Strait of Hormuz with the US. The Iranian foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to ships and oil tankers related to the US and Israel. Many foreign banks expect that the crude oil supply gap will expand sharply in the next few days, and there is a risk of a further sharp increase in oil prices. High oil prices will push up global inflation, reduce the probability of the Fed's interest - rate cut, tighten global liquidity, increase risk - aversion sentiment, and restrict the stock index. Therefore, in the face of uncertainties, the market will consolidate in a volatile manner and wait for the situation to become clear [4]. - **Futures Situation**: The basis position of stock - index futures fluctuates with the spot. The position transfer before delivery has begun, which will have a certain impact on the price difference next week [4]. - **Strategy Recommendation** - **Unilateral**: Consolidate in a volatile manner, and use grid trading [5]. - **Arbitrage**: IM long 2609 + short ETF cash - and - carry arbitrage [5]. - **Options**: Double - buying strategy [5]. 2. Second Part: Weekly Data Tracking - **Performance of A - share Indexes** - On March 9, the stock index gapped down, then rebounded after hitting the bottom. It fluctuated and rebounded at the beginning of the week and declined again in the second half of the week. The Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 Index rose 0.19%, the Shanghai 50 Index fell 1.2%, the CSI 500 Index fell 1.44%, and the CSI 1000 Index fell 0.42% [16]. - **A - share Trading Volume** - The A - share market remained stable this week. The trading volume increased to 2.67 trillion yuan on Monday and then remained at 2.4 trillion yuan. The total trading volume for the whole week was 12.4 trillion yuan, and the average daily trading volume decreased by 5.4% compared with last week. The trading - volume proportion of each index remained generally stable. The trading - volume proportions of the Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 and Shanghai 50 Indexes increased during the sharp fluctuations at the beginning of the week, and the trading - volume proportion of the CSI 1000 Index also increased during the sharp decline, and then remained stable [17][21]. - **A - share Stock Price Changes** - The proportion of falling stocks remained high this week, and the proportion of falling stocks remained at 60% - 70% in the second half of the week. Except on Monday, the proportion of limit - up stocks remained at 1.2% - 1.3%, while the proportion of limit - down stocks increased slightly but remained at a low level overall [26]. - **A - share Margin Trading** - The margin - trading balance of A - shares continued to be stable, remaining at 2.63 trillion yuan, and the ratio of margin - trading balance to the A - share floating - market value remained at 2.54%. There was a small net margin - trading purchase in the second half of the week, with the daily net purchase amount below 10 billion yuan. The proportion of margin - trading purchases in the A - share trading volume once dropped to 9% [27]. - **A - share Industry Performance** - Relevant data shows the weekly changes in industry performance and industry popularity [34]. - **A - share Industry Capital Flows** - Relevant data shows the weekly net capital inflows and net margin - trading inflows of industries [36]. - **A - share Market Financing** - Relevant data shows the IPO financing and private placement financing in the A - share market [39]. - **Stock - Index Futures Basis Changes** - Relevant data shows the basis changes of IM, IC, IF, and IH stock - index futures [42]. - **Stock - Index Futures Trading Volume and Open Interest Changes** - Relevant data shows the trading volume and open interest changes of IM, IC, IF, and IH stock - index futures [45][46][47][48]. - **Comparison of Stock - Index Futures and Spot Trading Volume** - Relevant data shows the comparison of the trading volume of the main contracts and all contracts of IM, IC, IF, and IH stock - index futures with their corresponding spot indexes [51]. - **Stock - Index Futures Main - Contract Open Interest** - Relevant data shows the net short - position ratios of the top five and top ten holders of IF, IC, IM, and IH stock - index futures [54][55].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short - term, the bond market lacks substantial bullish drivers, but the low - fluctuating capital prices, the mediocre profit - making effect of the equity market, and the relatively weak domestic demand support the bond market. It is recommended to adopt a bearish approach in the short - term. Future attention should be paid to changes in external demand and the central bank's liquidity injection attitude [6][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs First Part: Weekly Core Points Analysis and Strategy Recommendations - **Comprehensive Analysis** - February's macro indicators were generally better than expected. Strong external demand and high corporate foreign exchange settlement willingness drove the improvement of industrial product prices, corporate financing, and currency activation. However, the household sector continued to "shrink its balance sheet," and the price index structure remained differentiated, indicating weak domestic terminal demand. In March, there was a divergence between overseas leading indicators and domestic high - frequency data, and the sustainability of strong external demand needs further observation [6] - The market liquidity was balanced this week, and news of stricter self - regulation of non - bank current deposit pricing helped keep certificate of deposit rates low. Next week, the tax period and increased government bond net payment may cause fluctuations in the market liquidity. The central bank's attitude towards liquidity injection is crucial. Recently, the central bank has shown a net withdrawal of long - term funds, with a cumulative reduction of 300 billion yuan in the renewal of repurchase agreements this month. Although external factors pushing up short - term inflation are unlikely to change the loose monetary policy, the central bank may be more cautious in liquidity management [6] - **Strategy Recommendations** - Unilateral trading: Adopt a bearish approach - Arbitrage: Stay on the sidelines [8] Second Part: Relevant Data Tracking - **Credit and Social Financing** - In February, the year - on - year growth rate of domestic loan balances was 6.0%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month; the year - on - year growth rate of social financing stock was 8.2%, the same as the previous month. The corporate sector's financing demand improved, with a year - on - year increase of 7.9%, up 0.27 percentage points. The government and household sectors' financing growth rates were 16.6% and 0.23% respectively, down 0.7 and 0.31 percentage points [12] - **Money Supply** - In February, M2 increased by 9.0% year - on - year, the same as the previous month; M1 increased by 5.9% year - on - year, up 1.0 percentage point from the previous month. The increase in currency activation may be due to strong external demand and high corporate foreign exchange settlement willingness. Non - bank financial institutions' deposits reached a record high in the same period [17] - **Foreign Trade** - From January to February, China's exports and imports increased by 21.8% and 19.8% respectively year - on - year in US dollars, far exceeding market expectations. However, in the first two weeks of March, the year - on - year growth of port cargo throughput was not significant, and the sustainability of strong external demand needs further observation [19][23] - **Inflation** - In February, PPI was - 0.9% year - on - year, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, and + 0.4% month - on - month, the same as the previous month. The price of upstream and mid - stream production materials was the main driver of the increase. CPI and core CPI increased by 1.3% and 1.8% year - on - year respectively, up 1.1 and 1.0 percentage points from the previous month, mainly due to the Spring Festival factor [28][30] - **Industrial Production** - This week, the operating rates of petroleum asphalt, olefins, PTA, and PVC were 23.0%, 78.44%, 80.33%, and 81.35% respectively, with month - on - month changes of - 0.3, + 0.73, + 0.64, and + 0.24 percentage points. Some petrochemical operating rates were weaker than seasonal levels, while some coal - chemical products' operating rates were at seasonal highs [36] - **Real Estate** - The real estate market in March was fair. The sales area of new houses in 30 large - and medium - sized cities and the number of second - hand house sales in five cities have basically returned to the same period last year. However, the "price - for - volume" strategy in the second - hand housing market may still be ongoing, with the week - on - week decline of the second - hand housing listing price index continuing for the second week [42] - **Market Liquidity** - This week, the market liquidity was balanced and loose. DR001 and DR007 were 1.3216% and 1.4616% respectively. The long - term capital interest rate of joint - stock banks' 1 - year certificates of deposit fluctuated around 1.55 - 1.56%. Next week, the tax period and increased government bond net payment may cause liquidity fluctuations. The central bank's attitude is crucial, as it has shown a net withdrawal of long - term funds recently [48] - **Treasury Bond Futures Valuation and Positioning** - As of Friday's close, the IRR of TS, TF, T, and TL main contracts were 1.3488%, 1.4253%, 1.3778%, and 1.6407% respectively. The net long - position ratios of the top ten seats in TS, TF, T, and TL were - 21.35%, - 5.34%, - 1.12%, and - 4.89% respectively, with changes of + 2.36, + 2.44, + 0.17, and - 1.91 percentage points compared to last Friday [53][54] - **Other Data** - The report also provides data on the price spreads between treasury bond futures contracts, trading volume and open interest, spot bond yields and spreads, and US treasury bond yields and exchange rates [62][65][68][71]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core Viewpoints - The precious metals market last week was influenced by complex factors including geopolitical risks, macroeconomic data, and inflation concerns. Gold and silver prices were volatile and remained in a range, with geopolitical tensions and inflation fears being the main drivers [4]. - The US economy showed signs of slowdown in GDP growth, a cooling labor market, and relatively stable inflation. The Federal Reserve stopped quantitative tightening and initiated a technical quantitative easing [22][28][36]. - The global gold supply increased slightly in 2025, while demand reached a record high, driven by investment and central bank purchases. The silver market had a supply - demand gap, but the gap was expected to narrow in 2025 [40][52]. Summary by Directory Chapter 1: Weekly Core Points Analysis and Strategy Recommendations - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The precious metals market was affected by geopolitical risks, macroeconomic data, and inflation concerns. Gold and silver prices were volatile, with London gold closing at $5017.7 per ounce (down 2.95% weekly) and London silver at $80.5 per ounce (down 4.5% weekly). Domestic gold and silver futures also declined [4]. - **Strategy Recommendations**: Conservative investors should wait for the geopolitical situation to become clear, while aggressive investors can trade based on the range - bound market. For arbitrage and options, it is recommended to wait and see [5][6]. Chapter 2: Macroeconomic Data Tracking - **US Economy - GDP**: The US fourth - quarter real GDP annualized quarterly growth rate slowed significantly, mainly due to the government shutdown. Consumer spending growth slowed, investment was divided, and retail sales declined in January [22]. - **US Economy - Employment**: The US February non - farm payrolls decreased by 92,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. The private sector and manufacturing jobs decreased, and the healthcare industry was the main drag [28]. - **US Economy - Inflation**: The US February CPI and core CPI were in line with expectations. Energy and food prices pushed up the overall CPI, while core inflation showed some stickiness and differentiation. The impact of the Middle East geopolitical conflict on energy prices needs to be observed [33]. - **Federal Reserve Policy**: The Federal Reserve stopped quantitative tightening and initiated a technical quantitative easing to stabilize the balance sheet and avoid liquidity problems [36]. Chapter 3: Precious Metals Fundamental Data Tracking - **Gold - Global Supply and Demand**: In 2025, the global gold supply increased by 0.6% to 5002 tons, and demand increased by 7.8% to 4999.4 tons. Investment and central bank purchases were the main drivers of demand growth [40]. - **Central Bank Gold Purchases**: Since 2022, global central banks have been actively buying gold. China, Poland, Turkey, and India are among the active buyers for various reasons such as optimizing foreign exchange reserves and hedging risks [50]. - **Silver - World Supply and Demand Balance**: The global silver supply in 2024 was 31,573 tons (up 2% year - on - year), and demand was 36,208 tons (down 3% year - on - year), with a supply - demand gap of 4634 tons. In 2025, the supply is expected to increase by 2%, and the gap is expected to narrow to 3658 tons [52]. - **Silver Inventory**: LBMA inventory decreased in 2022 - 2024. In 2025, due to various factors, the inventory situation changed, and the overall supply shortage situation has not been reversed. The domestic silver supply and demand situation is still tense [59]. - **Silver ETF Demand and Supply - Demand Observation**: The global silver ETF total holdings are generally at a high level, but have declined recently. The overseas silver lease rate has eased, while domestic demand is strong. However, there is a "reflexivity" risk between silver prices and ETF demand [60][62].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes various futures markets, including financial derivatives, agricultural products, black metals, non - ferrous metals, shipping and carbon emissions, and energy chemicals. It points out that the current geopolitical conflicts, especially the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, have a significant impact on the global market, leading to increased price volatility and uncertainty in various futures markets. The market is mainly affected by factors such as energy prices, supply and demand, and policy changes, and different markets show different trends and trading opportunities [21][60][71]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Financial Derivatives - **Stock Index Futures**: High oil prices trouble the market. The Middle East situation and oil prices are important factors affecting the market. The market is expected to oscillate and consolidate while waiting for the situation to become clear. Suggested trading strategies include grid operation for single - side trading, IM\IC long 2609 + short ETF for arbitrage, and double - buy strategy for options [21][22]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: There is a lack of bullish drivers in the short term. The market is expected to be weak in the short term, and the operation should be mainly based on a bearish mindset. Pay attention to changes in external demand and the central bank's liquidity injection attitude [24][25]. Agricultural Products - **Protein Meal**: The macro - impact increases, and the market continues to oscillate. The price is affected by factors such as soybean arrivals and macro - environment. It is recommended to be cautious in trading [27][28]. - **Sugar**: International sugar prices oscillate, and domestic sugar prices tend to be strong. International sugar prices are supported by factors such as production cuts in major producing countries, while domestic sugar prices are affected by supply and import policies. It is recommended to go long on Zhengzhou sugar in the short term [32][33]. - **Oilseeds and Oils**: The expectation of bio - diesel is good, and oils are easy to rise and difficult to fall in the short term. Affected by geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to hold a long position in the short term [35][36]. - **Corn/Corn Starch**: The increase in millet auctions leads to high - level oscillation in the market. Affected by factors such as crude oil prices and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to go long on the 05 corn contract on dips [39][40]. - **Hogs**: The pressure on hog sales has improved, and the price has generally increased. However, due to the large inventory and high slaughter weight, the price still faces certain pressure. It is recommended to short the near - month contract [42][43]. - **Peanuts**: Peanut spot prices are strong, and the futures market oscillates strongly. Affected by factors such as spot prices and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to go long on the 05 peanut contract on dips [44][45]. - **Eggs**: The enthusiasm for culling hens has decreased, and egg prices are mainly stable. Considering the off - season consumption and inventory situation, it is recommended to short the June contract [48][49]. - **Apples**: The inventory reduction speed is acceptable, and the price is relatively firm. However, due to factors such as high 5 - month contract prices and the approaching new - season production period, it is recommended to short the 10 - month contract [52][53]. - **Cotton - Cotton Yarn**: There is strong support at the bottom of cotton prices, and the trend is oscillating and strengthening. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and international trade, it is recommended to go long on Zhengzhou cotton on dips [55][56]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Raw materials provide support, and steel prices maintain an oscillating trend. Affected by factors such as downstream demand, inventory, and overseas geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to maintain an oscillating trading strategy [60][61]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: They operate in an oscillating and strengthening manner. Affected by factors such as international oil and gas prices and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to go long on dips [62][63]. - **Iron Ore**: Supply disturbances increase, and spot hedging at high levels is the main strategy. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to hedge at high levels [65][66]. - **Ferroalloys**: The positive feedback continues, and the driving force remains strong. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to operate in a high - level oscillating manner [67][68]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Gold and Silver**: The geopolitical situation is repeated, and gold and silver are in an oscillating state. Affected by factors such as the US - Iran conflict and inflation expectations, it is recommended to adopt an oscillating trading strategy [70][71]. - **Platinum and Palladium**: Concerns about secondary inflation suppress the market, and precious metals oscillate weakly. Affected by factors such as the US - Iran conflict and economic data, it is recommended to wait and see, and look for long - entry opportunities for platinum on dips [74][75]. - **Copper**: Geopolitical risks continue to disturb, and copper prices continue to oscillate. Affected by factors such as the US - Iran conflict and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to be cautious about liquidity risks [78][79]. - **Alumina**: Freight rates increase, and alumina fluctuates with market sentiment. Affected by factors such as freight rates and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to rebound in an oscillating manner in the short term [82][83]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The reduction of aluminum production in the Middle East expands, and Mozal stops production as scheduled. Affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to go long on dips [84][86]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: It operates strongly following the aluminum price. Affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to operate strongly following the aluminum price [88][90]. - **Zinc**: Be vigilant about the impact of capital on zinc prices. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to go long on dips [91][92]. - **Lead**: Buy on dips. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and inventory, it is recommended to buy on dips [95][96]. - **Nickel**: The rise of the US dollar suppresses non - ferrous metals. Affected by factors such as the US dollar and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to wait for the price to stabilize [98][99]. - **Stainless Steel**: Supported by cost, it follows the nickel price. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to wait for the external market to stabilize [100][101]. - **Industrial Silicon**: It oscillates within a range. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to operate within a range [103][104]. - **Polysilicon**: It oscillates in the short term and waits for policy guidance. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and policies, it is recommended to wait and see [106][107]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, and it oscillates at a high level. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and policies, it is recommended to go long on dips after the price stabilizes [107][109]. - **Tin**: The risk - aversion sentiment is high, and tin prices oscillate and decline. Affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to short tin [110][111]. Shipping and Carbon Emissions - **Container Shipping**: The situation in Iran escalates after the US attacks Hagh Island. Pay attention to the collection of fuel surcharges by shipping companies. Affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts and fuel prices, it is recommended to wait and see [112][115]. - **Dry Bulk Freight Rates**: The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues. Pay attention to the progress of iron ore negotiations between China and Australia. Affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships, different ship - type markets show different trends [116][119]. - **Carbon Emissions**: Domestic trading remains dull, and there is still debate within the EU. Affected by factors such as policies and geopolitical conflicts, the carbon market in China and the EU shows different trends [121][125]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The conflict continues to intensify, and oil prices are easy to rise and difficult to fall. Affected by factors such as the US - Iran conflict and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to go long at a high level [128][129]. - **Fuel Oil**: Geopolitical risks fluctuate sharply. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to operate in a high - level oscillating manner [130][132]. - **LPG**: The geopolitical situation remains tense, and the trend is oscillating and strengthening. Affected by factors such as oil prices and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to operate in a high - level oscillating manner [134][137]. - **Natural Gas**: Geopolitical risks continue, and the upward trend remains unchanged. Affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships, it is recommended to wait and see [138][140]. - **PX & PTA**: There is an expected unplanned reduction in supply. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to go long due to supply - shortage expectations [141][143]. - **BZ & EB**: The domestic operating loads of pure benzene and styrene both decline. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to pay attention to the impact of logistics on supply [144][146]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Ethylene cracking enterprises reduce their loads. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to go long as the supply - demand structure improves [147][149]. - **Short - Fiber**: It follows the cost side and strengthens. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to go long following the cost side [150][151]. - **Bottle Chips**: The inventory reduction in the first quarter is limited. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to go long following the cost side [153][154]. - **Propylene**: Supply and demand provide support. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to go long as the trend is upward [155][156]. - **Plastic PP**: Hold long positions, and PP continues to be stronger than L. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to hold long positions for both L and PP [157][160]. - **Caustic Soda**: Caustic soda strengthens. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to go long [161][162]. - **PVC**: It oscillates widely. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to go long on dips [163][164]. - **Soda Ash**: The price oscillates weakly. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to operate in a wide - range oscillating and weakly - downward manner [166][168]. - **Glass**: The fluctuation is amplified, it oscillates widely, and the direction is downward. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to operate in a wide - range oscillating and weakly - downward manner [169][171]. - **Methanol**: It mainly oscillates at a high level. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and geopolitical conflicts, it is recommended to go long on dips [172][174]. - **Urea**: It oscillates mainly. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and policies, it is recommended to operate in an oscillating and weakly - downward manner [176][177]. - **Pulp**: The inventory is high, and the pulp price has weak rebound momentum. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and inventory, it is recommended to go short [178][180]. - **Offset Printing Paper**: The shipment is average, and the market demand is relatively stable. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and inventory, it is recommended to go short on rallies [182][184]. - **Log**: The import cost increases. Pay attention to the resumption of construction sites. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and cost, it is recommended to go long on dips [186][187]. - **Natural Rubber and 20 - grade Rubber**: The inventory at the RU warehouse end accumulates at a slightly faster rate. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and inventory, it is recommended to go long on the RU 05 contract with a stop - loss [190][192]. - **Butadiene Rubber**: The BR warehouse receipts continue to accumulate. Affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships and inventory, it is recommended to hold long positions for the BR 05 contract with a stop - loss [195][197].

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the LPG futures market was still driven by geopolitical factors, showing a volatile and upward - trending pattern. Due to the substantial blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, the passage of LPG ships has been extremely limited, with less than 10 ships passing through since the strait was blocked. The significant increase in freight rates has also led to a divergence in the price trends of CP and FEI. Currently, Iran maintains a tough stance, and news of mine - laying in the strait during the week has kept the overall energy and chemical market strong. However, it is necessary to be vigilant about the negative feedback from the increasing number of non - regular PDH overhauls in the market. In the current situation of the strait's blockage, short - selling actions are not recommended. In the future, attention should be paid to the actual navigation situation, the reduction of domestic refinery loads, and changes in PDH operating rates [4]. - Unilateral trading strategy: Volatile and upward - trending. Arbitrage strategy: The monthly spread is expected to strengthen. Option strategy: Hold off on trading [5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The LPG futures market is driven by geopolitical factors, with the Strait of Hormuz blockage affecting ship passage and freight rates, leading to price divergence between CP and FEI. The overall energy and chemical market is strong, but there is a risk of negative feedback from PDH overhauls. Future attention should be paid to navigation, refinery load, and PDH operating rate changes [4]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be volatile and upward - trending; arbitrage trading shows a strengthening monthly spread; options trading should be on hold [5]. 3.2 Core Logic Analysis 3.2.1 Crude Oil - The US - Iran conflict drives the rapid rise and high volatility of crude oil prices through geopolitical risk premiums. The main transmission paths are the uncertainty of Iran's supply and exports and the risk of the Strait of Hormuz's interruption. Since the conflict, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has implemented military control over the strait, causing a sharp decline in ship traffic. As more than 90% of the crude oil exports of Gulf countries rely on this strait, shipping interruptions will lead to an increase in the scale of forced production cuts in these countries, posing a substantial impact on global energy supply [10]. 3.2.2 Supply - The capacity utilization rate of domestic major refineries' atmospheric and vacuum distillation units is 81.35%, a 1.46% decrease from the previous week but a 2.86% increase year - on - year. The capacity utilization rate of domestic independent refineries' atmospheric and vacuum distillation units is 58.99%, a 2.28 - percentage - point decrease from the previous week. The LPG commodity volume decreased by 3.22% week - on - week. Some refineries in Shandong and East China reduced their loads, and a refinery in North China plans to conduct maintenance next week, which may lead to a decline in the domestic LPG commodity volume [13]. 3.2.3 Demand - The domestic PDH operating rate is 63.23%, a 1.7 - percentage - point decrease from the previous week. An East China PDH Phase III plant restarted, but two PDH plants in East China had short - term shutdowns, and many PDH enterprises reduced their loads due to low raw material inventories. Next week, the East China PDH Phase III plant is expected to gradually increase its load, and the domestic PDH operating rate is expected to rise slightly. The operating rate of Shandong MTBE export plants is 66.54%, a 1.59 - percentage - point increase from the previous week. The capacity utilization rate of alkylated oil sample plants is 38.48%, a 0.08 - percentage - point increase from the previous week, and the commodity volume of Chinese alkylated oil sample enterprises increased by 0.03 tons to 12.46 tons. Overall, the chemical demand is temporarily stable, and some enterprises have carried out preventive production cuts [16]. 3.2.4 Inventory - The port inventory of LPG decreased. Although the number of arriving ships increased this period, the inventory of ships arriving at the end of the week will be reflected next week, and the unloading volume this week did not change much. The chemical demand increased slightly, but due to large fluctuations in import prices caused by geopolitical conflicts, the port shipment situations varied. The LPG inventory in refineries increased slightly. The market sentiment was still dominated by news. Initially, there was a strong sentiment of chasing price increases, and refineries held back supplies to push up prices. However, as the geopolitical situation showed signs of easing, the news - based support weakened, and refineries rushed to sell but with poor trading results, leading to an increase in inventory in various regions. Except for the North China third - level stations, the storage capacity utilization rates in most regions increased significantly [20]. 3.3 Weekly Data Tracking 3.3.1 Price Data - The document provides price data for Brent, WTI, CP C3, FEI C3, LPG futures prices, etc., as well as their historical trends [24]. 3.3.2 Spread Data - It presents spread data such as the basis of LPG in South China, East China, and Shandong ether - post C4, and their seasonal trends [27]. 3.3.3 Disk Profit Data - Disk profit data includes import profit (CP, FEI), PDH propylene profit, and PDH polypropylene profit [30]. 3.3.4 Spot Profit Data - Spot profit data covers import profit (FOB, CFR), PDH propylene profit, PDH polypropylene profit, isomerization etherification gross profit, and dehydrogenation etherification gross profit [33]. 3.3.5 Supply Data - It shows the capacity utilization rates of major and independent refineries, LPG commodity volume, and crude oil processing volume, as well as their historical trends. It also lists the routine and non - routine maintenance situations of domestic refineries and the weekly maintenance data of Chinese PDH plants [37][40][43]. 3.3.6 Inventory Data - Inventory data includes the storage capacity utilization rates of third - level stations in various regions, LPG port inventory, and port storage capacity ratio, along with their historical trends [49].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. Group 2: Report's Core View - Affected by concerns over stable upstream raw material supply, some domestic refineries have taken preventive measures to reduce their load, leading to a decline in the supply of domestic raw materials. The operating rates of pure benzene and styrene have both decreased. This week, the operating rate of pure benzene was 77.48%, a week-on-week decrease of 2.32%, and the operating load of styrene was 71.62%, a decrease of 3.57% from the previous period. With the Strait of Hormuz being affected, the import and export of styrene from the Middle East to Eurasia will be restricted, and Iranian styrene plants are in a temporary shutdown state, which will drive the domestic styrene export market. If the Strait of Hormuz fails to operate normally for a long time, it will affect the supply of refineries, leading to a passive reduction in refinery load and further affecting the supply of aromatic products. As the downstream of styrene enters the peak season, the load is expected to rise. Subsequently, continuous attention should be paid to the impact of Middle East logistics transportation on supply and the risk of a decline should be guarded against [6]. - The overall driving force of the aromatic hydrocarbon sector is upward due to the preventive load reduction of refineries. Subsequently, continuous attention should be paid to the impact of Middle East logistics transportation on supply and the risk of a decline should be guarded against. The trading strategies include: unilateral trading (the overall driving force of the aromatic hydrocarbon sector is upward, but the risk of a decline should be guarded against), arbitrage (positive arbitrage), and options (wait and see) [6]. Group 3: Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Chapter 1: Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies 1.1 Raw Material Shortage Leads to a Decrease in Pure Benzene Supply - This week, the operating load of petroleum benzene was 77.48%, a decrease of 3.32 percentage points from last week. Zhejiang Petrochemical shut down a 3.8 million - ton reforming unit, Gulei Petrochemical started maintenance on March 9, and Daxie's PX unit stopped on the 9th, resulting in a slight decrease in load [11]. - On March 11, 2026, the inventory of pure benzene in East China port trade was 296,000 tons, a decrease of 13,000 tons from March 4, a month - on - month decrease of 4.21% and a year - on - year increase of 98.66% [11]. - Some devices in Japan and South Korea announced force majeure, and the market expected a supply shortage, causing the price of pure benzene to rise. Sinopec's East China, South China, Central China, and North China branches along the Yangtze River and coastal areas set the listed price of pure benzene at 8,400 yuan/ton, which has been officially implemented since March 12 [11]. 1.2 More Maintenance of Downstream Styrene and Stable Demand from Other Downstreams - There are many styrene device maintenance plans. For example, Tangshan Xuyang's 300,000 - ton/year device failed and stopped on the evening of January 20, 2026, and is planned to restart in late March; Gulei Petrochemical's 600,000 - ton/year device is planned to stop for maintenance from March 7 to April 28, etc. [15]. - This week, the operating load of styrene was 71.62%, a decrease of 3.57 percentage points from last week. The domestic production reduction this week mainly came from the planned shutdown and maintenance of Gulei Petrochemical's 600,000 - ton/year device, the load reduction of Zhonghua Quanzhou's 450,000 - ton/year device due to raw material problems, and the load reduction of Tianjin Dagu and Tianjin Bohua during the meeting as required by management. The industry profit of styrene has gradually recovered, and the processing profit is at a high level in the past five years. Styrene producers' willingness to produce has increased, and they are locking in processing differentials and actively shipping [17]. Chapter 2: Core Logic Analysis 2.1 Recent Device Dynamics and Maintenance Plans of Styrene - Multiple styrene devices have maintenance plans. For example, Tangshan Xuyang's 300,000 - ton/year device failed and stopped on January 20, 2026, and is planned to restart in late March; Gulei Petrochemical's 600,000 - ton/year device is planned to stop for maintenance from March 7 to April 28; Hengli Petrochemical's 720,000 - ton/year device is planned to stop for maintenance around March 15 for about 10 days, etc. [15]. 2.2 Load Decline and Profit Expansion - This week, the operating load of styrene was 71.62%, a decrease of 3.57 percentage points from last week. The domestic production reduction mainly came from the planned shutdown and maintenance of Gulei Petrochemical's 600,000 - ton/year device, the load reduction of Zhonghua Quanzhou's 450,000 - ton/year device due to raw material problems, and the load reduction of Tianjin Dagu and Tianjin Bohua during the meeting as required by management. The industry profit of styrene has gradually recovered, and the processing profit is at a high level in the past five years. Styrene producers' willingness to produce has increased, and they are locking in processing differentials and actively shipping [17]. 2.3 More Overseas Long - Shutdown Devices - The profits of global styrene have been compressed to varying degrees. Not only are there long - shutdown devices in China, but the number of overseas shutdown devices is also gradually increasing. The total production capacity of overseas shutdown devices is 3.842 million tons, accounting for 16% of the total production capacity outside the Chinese mainland. As the number of shutdowns in the Americas and Europe increases, attention should be paid to whether the styrene gap in Europe and surrounding areas will increase in the future [20]. 2.4 Shutdown and Maintenance of Styrene Devices Outside the Chinese Mainland in 2026 - In 2026, styrene maintenance outside the Chinese mainland is mostly concentrated in the first half of the year, with the maintenance volume increasing in the first quarter and reaching a peak in April, and then decreasing [23]. 2.5 Styrene Export and Inventory - According to the announcement of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, the import and export data for January 2026 will be postponed to March. It is estimated that the styrene export volume in January may be between 40,000 and 50,000 tons. According to multiple market channels, China's styrene transactions in February were around 40,000 tons. The export transactions for loading in January and February have increased. After the Spring Festival, the export demand has remained strong, with significant transactions in exports to Europe. Coupled with the subsequent loading of previously concluded transactions, it is expected that exports will increase significantly from March to June. The port inventory of styrene has accumulated seasonally after the Spring Festival. Attention should be paid to the implementation of subsequent device maintenance, and it is expected to re - enter the destocking cycle [26]. 2.6 Styrene Downstream Operating Rate and Profit - The inventory index of EPS enterprises is 45.63, a decrease of 5.01 from last week. The predicted value of the PS enterprise inventory index is 78.15, a decrease of 2.35 from the previous final value. The inventory index of ABS enterprises is 75.26, a decrease of 2.74 from last week (78.00) [38]. Chapter 3: Weekly Data Tracking 3.1 Pure Benzene - **Price**: The price trends of pure benzene in East China spot and related downstream products are presented in the report, including EPS, PS, and ABS spot prices [44][45]. - **Profit**: The production profit of pure benzene, the production profit of styrene by ethylbenzene dehydrogenation, and the profits of downstream products such as phenol, adipic acid, caprolactam, and aniline are presented [52][54]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of pure benzene and hydro - benzene are presented, as well as the operating rates of downstream products such as styrene, caprolactam, phenol, aniline, and adipic acid [58][64]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of pure benzene in ports is presented [60]. 3.2 Styrene - **Price**: The spot price of styrene in East China is presented [70]. - **Profit**: The production profit of styrene by ethylbenzene dehydrogenation and the profits of downstream products such as EPS, PS, and ABS are presented [73]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of styrene, PS, ABS, EPS, and phenol are presented [78]. - **Inventory**: The port inventories of styrene, including in East China and South China, are presented [81].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Short - term, due to the significant increase in crude oil prices, the blending profits of US soybean oil and palm oil for biodiesel have improved significantly, leading to an expected increase in the demand for biodiesel from oils and fats. The increase in freight costs caused by geopolitical factors has also raised the cost of oils and fats, making the overall price of oils and fats likely to rise and difficult to fall [5][25]. - For palm oil, Malaysian palm oil continued to reduce production and inventory in February. With a high base, the inventory may remain at a relatively high level. There is a phased inventory accumulation pressure for domestic palm oil after the delayed arrival of shipments. However, India's large imports of palm oil and the increase in biodiesel blending profits are beneficial to palm oil demand [5][25]. - Domestic soybean oil has been experiencing a slight reduction in inventory, but the supply is sufficient. Supported by the positive expectation of US biodiesel policy and the overall rise of oils and fats driven by geopolitical factors, soybean oil follows the upward trend [5][25]. - In the short term, before a large amount of Canadian rapeseed arrives, rapeseed oil maintains a slightly low - level inventory. The ongoing Middle - East geopolitical war and the interruption of Dubai rapeseed oil transportation have promoted the price of rapeseed oil, which may continue to fluctuate upwards [5][25]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs International Market - Malaysian Palm Oil - MPOB's February palm oil supply - demand data shows that the ending inventory of Malaysian palm oil decreased to 2.7 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.9%. Production decreased by 18.6% to 1.28 million tons, and exports decreased by 22% to 1.13 million tons. The report's impact was neutral [8]. - High - frequency data shows that the production of Malaysian palm oil from March 1 - 10 increased by 1.55% month - on - month compared to the same period last month, and exports in the first 15 days of March increased by 44% month - on - month. As the producing areas enter the traditional production - increasing season, the inventory reduction speed is slow, and the high inventory is expected to continue for some time [8]. - Due to the Middle - East geopolitical conflict, crude oil prices have risen significantly. Recently, Indonesia's B50 biodiesel has been mentioned again. Indonesia indicates that there are still 10,000 kilometers left for the B50 road test, and the test is expected to be completed no earlier than June or July this year. In addition, the Indonesian president requires that domestic demand be prioritized before palm oil exports. Based on this, palm oil is expected to remain prone to rising and difficult to fall in the short term [8]. International Market - Indian Edible Oil - SEA data shows that India's edible oil imports in February decreased by 1.4% month - on - month to 1.29 million tons but were still at a high level in the same period of history. Palm oil imports increased by 10% month - on - month to 850,000 tons, reaching a six - month high; soybean oil imports increased by 8.7% month - on - month to 300,000 tons; sunflower oil imports decreased by 45% month - on - month to 150,000 tons, at a relatively low level in the same period of history [14]. - In terms of inventory, India's edible oil port inventory decreased slightly to 820,000 tons in February, higher than the five - year average, while the channel inventory increased significantly to 1.05 million tons but was still at a relatively low level in the same period. Palm oil inventory increased to 520,000 tons, while soybean and sunflower oil inventories decreased [14]. - Currently, India has occasional import profits for soybean oil and sunflower oil, but the international price difference between soybean - palm and sunflower - palm oils is at a relatively neutral level in the same period of history. The absolute price of palm oil is relatively lower and more cost - effective. Recently, there are rumors in the market that India has washed some far - month soybean oil shipments. It is expected that India will appropriately increase palm oil imports [14]. Domestic Palm Oil - As of March 6, 2026 (week 10), the commercial inventory of palm oil in key national regions was 812,100 tons, an increase of 25,400 tons compared to last week. Palm oil inventory is at a relatively high level in the same period of history. The origin's quotation remained stable, the盘面 import profit was inverted by about 160, the basis was stable and slightly weak, and the port inventory pressure was high [17]. - On the demand side, after the Spring Festival, terminal consumption was weak, downstream acceptance of high prices was low, and purchases were mainly for rigid demand. The overall market transaction was light. In the short term, affected by the significant increase in crude oil prices, the demand for oils and fats in biodiesel applications is expected to increase significantly. At the same time, the increase in freight costs due to geopolitical factors has also raised the cost of oils and fats, further supporting the price increase of oils and fats. If the Middle - East war weakens in the future, oils and fats may fluctuate at a high level. Continued attention should be paid to Middle - East geopolitical changes [17]. Domestic Soybean Oil - As of March 6, 2026, the commercial inventory of soybean oil in key national regions was 905,900 tons, a decrease of 7,400 tons compared to last week, a decrease of 0.81%. Currently, soybean oil inventory is still at a relatively high level in the same period of history, and the basis of soybean oil has decreased steadily [20]. - After the Spring Festival, the purchasing and selling atmosphere has not fully recovered. The supply expectations for February and March are high, causing short - term pressure on the basis. This week, the total trading volume of bulk soybean oil in key domestic oil mills was 210,000 tons, with an average daily trading volume of 40,000 tons. The market trading volume has increased. It is understood that there was a small amount of domestic soybean oil exports this week. Overall, the soybean oil inventory is expected to remain at a relatively high level. Fundamentally, the domestic soybean oil supply is sufficient. However, supported by the positive expectation of US biodiesel policy and the overall rise of oils and fats driven by geopolitical factors, soybean oil follows the overall upward trend of oils and fats [20]. Domestic Rapeseed Oil - As of March 6, the rapeseed inventory of major coastal oil mills was 121,000 tons, a decrease of 30,000 tons compared to last week. As of March 6, 2026, the coastal rapeseed oil inventory was 263,000 tons, a decrease of 8,000 tons, at a relatively neutral and slightly low level in the same period of history. The FOB quotation of European rapeseed oil remained stable at around $1080, and the import profit of European rapeseed oil was inverted and expanded to around - 1500. The Ministry of Commerce announced a 5.9% anti - dumping duty on rapeseed imported from Canada. Before this, China had purchased about a dozen ships of Canadian rapeseed. After the Spring Festival, the operation of oil mills increased, and the supply of rapeseed oil may increase. However, downstream consumption is in the seasonal off - season, and the overall market demand is weak. It is expected that the basis of rapeseed oil will show a weakening trend [23]. - In addition, the Middle - East geopolitical war has affected rapeseed oil transportation. The conventional transportation route of Dubai rapeseed oil needs to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to reach China. In 2025, the proportion of rapeseed oil imported from the UAE by China decreased to 12%. Russian, Belarusian, and Dubai rapeseed oils together account for nearly 90% of China's total rapeseed oil imports. Overall, in the short term, before a large amount of Canadian rapeseed arrives, rapeseed oil maintains a slightly low - level inventory. The ongoing Middle - East geopolitical war and the interruption of Dubai rapeseed oil transportation have promoted the price of rapeseed oil, which may continue to fluctuate upwards. However, if the Middle - East war weakens in the future and a large amount of Canadian rapeseed arrives in April, the supply pressure of far - month rapeseed oil will increase, and the upward pressure on rapeseed oil prices will also become prominent [23]. Strategy Recommendations - Unilateral strategy: In the short term, due to continuous geopolitical disturbances, oils and fats are likely to rise and difficult to fall [27]. - Arbitrage strategy: Wait and see [27]. - Option strategy: Wait and see [27].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Due to concerns about the stable supply of upstream raw materials, some domestic refineries have taken preventive load - reduction measures, and subsequent South Korean refineries may also reduce their loads. The PX maintenance season is about to start, and the PTA enterprises may be forced to cut production. The overall driving force of the aromatic hydrocarbon sector is upward [8][14]. - An Iranian ethylene glycol plant has shut down, and the shipment plan of another plant has been cancelled. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will affect Middle - East imported goods. The domestic ethylene glycol supply has decreased significantly, and the supply - demand structure has improved month - on - month. It will enter a destocking pattern in the second quarter [8][26]. - The polyester load has increased seasonally. The start - up rate of terminals in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has rebounded, and the short - fiber supply - demand situation in March is favorable [8][33]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Chapter 1: Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - **PX & TA**: Affected by concerns about upstream raw material supply, some domestic refineries have reduced their loads preventively. An East China refinery's 3.8 - million - ton reforming unit has shut down for maintenance. South Korean refineries may also reduce their loads. The PX maintenance season is coming, and PTA enterprises may be forced to cut production. The trading strategies are preventive load - reduction for unilateral trading, positive arbitrage, and waiting and seeing for options [8]. - **MEG**: An Iranian 450,000 - ton ethylene glycol plant has shut down, and the March shipment plan of another 400,000 - ton/year plant has been cancelled. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will affect imports. Domestic supply - side plants are under maintenance, and the supply - demand structure has improved. The trading strategies are a bullish trend for unilateral trading, positive arbitrage, and waiting and seeing for options [8]. - **PF**: As of Thursday, the domestic polyester load is around 87.2%. The start - up of terminals in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has increased. The short - fiber supply - demand situation in March is favorable, but the inventory has increased significantly. Some short - fiber plants will have maintenance in March. The trading strategies are following the cost - side strength for unilateral trading, positive arbitrage, and waiting and seeing for options [8]. - **PR**: A 750,000 - ton device of Sanfangxiang will restart in mid - March, and a 1.2 - million - ton polyester bottle - chip device of Huarun Jiangyin Factory has restarted in early March. The bottle - chip load will continue to rise. The supply - demand situation has limited impact on the market, and it mainly follows the cost - side strength. The trading strategies are following the cost - side strength for unilateral trading, positive arbitrage, and waiting and seeing for options [8]. 3.2 Chapter 2: Core Logic Analysis - **PX**: Concerns about refinery raw materials have led to preventive load - reduction of PX, affecting the supply of aromatic hydrocarbon varieties. The current domestic and Asian PX loads are at high levels in recent years. The PX maintenance season is about to start, and the supply - demand pattern will gradually destock [14][19]. - **PTA**: Some PTA devices have restarted, and some have shut down. The market expects an unexpected reduction in PX supply, and PTA enterprises may be forced to cut production. The cost - driven PX is stronger than TA, and the processing margin has decreased compared with February. The spot basis and the 5 - 9 month spread of PTA have strengthened [21][25]. - **MEG**: An Iranian ethylene glycol plant has shut down, and the shipment plan of another plant has been cancelled. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will affect imports. Domestic supply - side plants are under maintenance, and the overall domestic ethylene glycol start - up load has decreased. The spot basis has weakened significantly, and the 5 - 9 month spread has strengthened. The supply - demand structure has improved, and it will enter a destocking pattern in the second quarter [26][31]. - **Polyester**: The polyester load has increased seasonally. As of Friday, the domestic polyester load is around 86.7%. The start - up rate of terminals in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has rebounded, with the comprehensive start - up of Jiangsu and Zhejiang texturing reaching 74%, the comprehensive start - up of looms reaching 64%, and the comprehensive start - up of printing and dyeing reaching 77% [36][37]. 3.3 Chapter 3: Weekly Data Tracking - **PX**: The report provides data on PX price spreads, US gasoline and crude oil inventories, and PX supply and demand, including PX CFR in China, PXN, PX - MX, US gasoline and crude oil inventories, and domestic and Asian PX loads [46][49][52]. - **PTA**: It includes data on PTA price and profit, such as PTA spot price, profit, 05 basis, and 5 - 9 month spread, as well as PTA supply and demand data, including PTA load index, polyester load, and PTA inventory [56][59][62]. - **MEG**: It provides data on MEG price, such as the market price in East China, coal price in Ordos, methanol ex - tank price in East China, and Northeast Asian ethylene price, as well as MEG profit data, including oil - based profit, MTO profit, ethylene monomer profit, and coal - based profit [67][75]. - **Polyester**: It includes data on polyester profit, such as POY, DTY, FDY, bottle - chip, and short - fiber profits, as well as polyester supply data, including polyester load, bottle - chip load, filament load, short - fiber load, filament average inventory days, short - fiber inventory days, and the start - up rates of looms and texturing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang [78][81][83].

1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Views of the Report Aluminum - The geopolitical conflict between the US - Israel and Iran continues, affecting the aluminum market through high oil prices and supply - chain disruptions [4]. - The Qatalum aluminum smelter in Qatar has stopped further production cuts and maintained its capacity at about 60%. However, there is uncertainty about future production resumption [4]. - Aluminum inventories decreased in mid - March, and the internal - external price difference widened, increasing the profit of aluminum product exports [4]. - The aluminum market is expected to run in a strong and volatile manner, with a trading strategy of being bullish on dips [4]. Alumina - Geopolitical conflicts have led to rising shipping and domestic freight costs, affecting the alumina market [84]. - The price of bauxite has increased, and there are concerns about export quotas in Guinea [84]. - Alumina production capacity is in a state of slight over - supply in the short term, with prices expected to rise in a narrow range [84]. - The trading strategy is to be bullish on the single - side, and wait and see for arbitrage and options [84]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Aluminum Macro - The geopolitical conflict between the US - Israel and Iran since February 28, 2026, continues. Iran may take strategic measures such as blocking the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices remain high. The Fed's interest - rate meeting next week is worth attention [4]. Industrial Supply - The Qatalum aluminum smelter in Qatar has stopped further production cuts due to low natural gas supply and will maintain its capacity at about 60% (648,000 tons/year). The timing of production resumption is uncertain [4]. - An Indonesian Chinese - funded aluminum smelter's project may be delayed by 1 - 2 months due to slow environmental assessment [4]. - Mozal in Mozambique is expected to cut production in mid - March, and a domestic electrolytic aluminum plant in Northeast China is expected to resume production as scheduled this month [4]. Industrial Demand and Inventory - In mid - March, the total social inventory of aluminum ingots and bars decreased by 49,900 tons week - on - week, and apparent demand increased. The internal - external price difference widened, increasing the profit of aluminum product exports [4]. - Overseas traders cancelled or designated the delivery of nearly 100,000 tons of aluminum in the Port of Klang, and Rio Tinto raised the aluminum premium for Japanese customers by 79% [4]. Trading Logic and Strategy - Uncertainty in the Middle East geopolitical situation, suspension of production cuts in Qatari aluminum plants, and high overseas spot premiums. Pay attention to whether the concern of LME aluminum warrant cancellations will widen the monthly spread [4]. - The trading strategy is to be bullish on dips, and wait and see for derivatives and arbitrage [3][4]. Downstream Demand - **Photovoltaic**: In January 2026, photovoltaic module production decreased by 3.5GW month - on - month. The overall production in 2025 decreased slightly year - on - year. The demand in the first quarter of 2026 may be weak, and the second - quarter demand is uncertain [61]. - **Automobile**: In February 2026, automobile production and sales declined year - on - year and month - on - month. However, exports maintained high growth, especially for new - energy vehicles [65]. - **Real Estate**: The real estate market is still in the de - stocking process, with weak completion data, but the decline is expected to be relatively moderate [68]. - **Power Investment and Cables**: The investment in the power grid during the 15th Five - Year Plan is expected to exceed 5 trillion yuan. In February, the aluminum rod production decreased year - on - year [72]. - **Home Appliances**: In March 2026, the total production plan of air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines decreased by 4.0% year - on - year [75]. - **Exports**: In February 2026, China exported 430,000 tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products. The export profit increased, and the subsequent export volume is expected to rise [78]. Supply - Demand Balance - The global electrolytic aluminum supply - demand balance shows a deficit in some years. China's production and demand are also in a complex balance, with net imports and strategic reserves affecting the market [80]. Alumina Macro - The Middle East geopolitical conflict has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, increasing shipping and domestic freight costs [84]. Raw Material - The price of Guinea bauxite has risen, with the spot price of 45/3 bauxite at $62 - 64 per dry ton. There are concerns about export quotas in Guinea [84]. Supply - The alumina industry's production enthusiasm has increased due to high prices and expected cost reduction. However, the operating capacity is between 9.35 - 9.4 million tons due to maintenance and production cuts, in a state of slight over - supply [84]. - On March 14, South32 reported a fatal accident at the Worsley alumina plant in Australia, and non - critical operations have been suspended [84]. Trading Logic and Strategy - Geopolitical conflicts and rising shipping costs have increased market sentiment, but the actual impact on supply and demand is limited. The price is expected to rise in a narrow range [84]. - The trading strategy is to be bullish on the single - side, and wait and see for arbitrage and options [84]. Cost and Profit - In February 2026, the national weighted average full cost of alumina was 2,604 yuan/ton, with an average profit of 22 yuan/ton. Shandong and Guangxi regions had better profitability [102]. Inventory - As of March 12, the national alumina inventory was 5.345 million tons, an increase of 36,000 tons from the previous week. Electrolytic aluminum plants' inventory decreased slightly, while alumina enterprises' inventory increased [105]. New Investment - There are many new alumina investment projects overseas and in China, mainly in India, Indonesia, and some domestic regions such as Shandong, Guangxi, etc. [116][118] Bauxite Cost - The FOB cash cost of Guinea bauxite is affected by multiple factors, and different CIF prices have different impacts on mine production. The cost structure is becoming more complex [122]. Supply - Demand Balance - The global metallurgical - grade alumina supply - demand balance shows different situations in different years. China's production and demand are also in a dynamic balance, with net imports affecting the market [134]