1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - Overseas: After the global central bank summit, the expectation of a September interest rate cut has further strengthened, and overseas macro - monetary conditions are expected to become looser, entering a "loose expectation + weak dollar" repair channel. The recent rise in risk - asset prices is mainly driven by the easing of global risk expectations, the expectation of loose liquidity, and the decline of the dollar's central level, and the stage of rapid economic recovery is coming to an end. With the approach of subsequent important events and the increasing pressure of economic slowdown, short - term market volatility may increase [6]. - Domestic: In the short term, as China approaches important events in early September, the high - spirited market sentiment may continue. After these events, China will gradually enter the verification period of the seasonal peak season for fixed - asset investment and consumption, and the pricing weight of the fundamentals for assets, especially short - duration commodity assets, may increase. Although the current domestic economic fundamentals have weakened month - on - month, the difficulty of achieving the annual economic target is still not high, and market risk appetite may still be supported to some extent [6]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: Powell's annual meeting speech was unexpectedly dovish, weakening inflation risks, emphasizing employment vulnerability, and returning to a dovish framework, which strengthened the market's expectation of interest rate cuts. The current fundamental expectation has weakened slightly month - on - month, but the absolute level remains resilient. US consumer confidence deteriorated in August, and inflation concerns rose again. In July, new housing starts in the US increased steadily, while building permit issuance continued to decline [6]. - **Domestic Macro**: The current domestic economic fundamentals have weakened month - on - month, but the difficulty of achieving the annual economic target is not high, and market risk appetite may still be supported. Shanghai has optimized and adjusted real - estate policies. Under the background of a 90 - day further easing of Sino - US tariff negotiations, the probability of a significant decline in external demand has decreased. Although domestic demand such as consumption and investment has weakened month - on - month, the absolute level is still acceptable. The current capital market remains loose, and liquidity still supports relevant assets [6]. - **Asset Views**: In the short term, the high - spirited domestic market sentiment may continue until after important events. Then, the fundamentals will play a more important role in pricing assets, especially short - duration commodity assets. Overseas, the expectation of a September interest rate cut has strengthened, and the macro - monetary environment will become looser. The recent rise in risk - asset prices is mainly driven by the easing of global risk expectations, the expectation of loose liquidity, and the decline of the dollar's central level. As subsequent important events approach and economic growth slows, short - term market volatility may increase [6]. 3.2 View Highlights 3.2.1 Financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures**: Growth opportunities are spreading, and the short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, with attention paid to the growth main line and capital reallocation [7]. - **Stock Index Options**: An offensive strategy is recommended, with a short - term judgment of a volatile upward trend, and attention paid to the upward trend of volatility [7]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The bond market remains under pressure, with a short - term judgment of a volatile trend, and attention paid to unexpected tariff changes, unexpected supply changes, and unexpected monetary easing [7]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: The expectation of an interest rate cut in September in the US is expanding, which is beneficial to prices. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to the performance of the US fundamentals, the Fed's monetary policy, and the global equity market trends [7]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The peak season in the third quarter is turning to the off - season, and there is a lack of upward driving force. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the rate of freight rate decline in September [7]. 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel and Iron Ore**: The off - season is coming to an end, and attention should be paid to production - restriction disturbances. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the progress of special bond issuance, steel export volume, and molten iron production. The expectation of an interest rate cut has led to a slight increase in ore prices, and attention should be paid to overseas mine production and shipping, domestic molten iron production, weather factors, changes in ore inventory at ports, and policy dynamics [7]. - **Coke**: Seven rounds of price increases have been implemented, and the expectation of production restriction still exists. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to steel mill production, coking costs, and macro - sentiment [7]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply has increased slightly, and coal mines have slightly accumulated inventory. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to steel mill production, coal mine safety inspections, and macro - sentiment [7]. - **Silicon Iron**: Cost support still exists, and supply and demand are becoming more relaxed. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to raw material costs and steel procurement [7]. - **Manganese Silicon**: Prices in Hubei have continued to decline, and the delivery logic suppresses the market. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to cost prices and overseas quotes [7]. - **Glass**: Spot prices have continued to fall, and production and sales have improved slightly. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to spot production and sales [7]. - **Soda Ash**: Supply and demand remain in excess, and inventory continues to accumulate. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to soda ash inventory [7]. - **Copper**: Sino - US tariff suspension has been extended, and copper prices are oscillating at a high level. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to supply disturbances, unexpected domestic policies, the Fed's less - than - expected dovish stance, unexpected domestic demand recovery, and economic recession [7]. 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Alumina**: Spot prices are weakly stable, and warehouse receipts are increasing. Alumina prices are under pressure and oscillating. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to unexpected delays in ore resumption, unexpected over - recovery of electrolytic aluminum production, and extreme sector trends [7]. - **Aluminum**: Social inventory has slightly accumulated, and aluminum prices are oscillating at a high level. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to macro risks, supply disturbances, and unexpected weak demand [7]. - **Zinc**: The prices of the black series have fallen, and zinc prices are oscillating downward. The short - term judgment is a volatile downward trend, and attention should be paid to macro - turning risks and unexpected increases in zinc ore supply [7]. - **Lead**: Consumption is still unclear, and lead prices are oscillating downward. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to supply - side disturbances and slowdown in battery exports [7]. - **Nickel**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and nickel prices are oscillating widely. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to unexpected macro and geopolitical changes, Indonesian policy risks, and unexpected delays in supply release [7]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price of nickel iron has continued to rise, and the stainless - steel market has corrected. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to Indonesian policy risks and unexpected increases in demand [7]. - **Tin**: Raw material supply remains tight, and tin prices are oscillating at a high level. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the expected resumption of production in Wa State and changes in demand improvement expectations [7]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Coal prices are fluctuating, and silicon prices are continuously volatile. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to unexpected production cuts on the supply side and unexpected increases in photovoltaic installations [7]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The game between long and short positions continues, and prices are oscillating widely. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to unexpected weak demand, supply disturbances, and new technological breakthroughs [7]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure continues, and the sustainability of the rebound is expected to be limited. The short - term judgment is a volatile downward trend, and attention should be paid to OPEC + production policies and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East [9]. - **LPG**: The cracking spread has stabilized, and attention should be paid to cost - side guidance. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the progress of cost - side factors such as crude oil and overseas propane [9]. - **Asphalt**: Geopolitical premiums have emerged again, and asphalt futures prices are oscillating. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to sanctions and supply disturbances [9]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Geopolitical premiums have returned, and high - sulfur fuel oil prices are oscillating upward. The short - term judgment is an upward trend, and attention should be paid to geopolitical factors and crude oil prices [9]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Low - sulfur fuel oil futures prices are oscillating following crude oil. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to crude oil prices [9]. - **Methanol**: Port inventory has accumulated, but petrochemical news has provided short - term support, and methanol prices are oscillating. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to macro - energy factors and the dynamics of upstream and downstream devices [9]. - **Urea**: Domestic supply and demand cannot provide strong support, and export - driven effects are less than expected. Urea prices are expected to oscillate in the short term. Attention should be paid to export policy trends and the elimination of production capacity [9]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Low inventory and peak - season expectations resonate, providing strong support for prices at the lower end. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the fluctuations of coal and oil prices, the rhythm of port inventory, and unexpected device shutdowns [9]. - **PX**: Emotional stimulation and peak - season promotion are driving the market. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to significant fluctuations in crude oil prices, macro - level abnormalities, and the failure of the peak season to meet expectations [9]. - **PTA**: Supply is decreasing while demand is increasing, and there is an expectation of inventory reduction from August to October. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to significant fluctuations in crude oil prices, macro - level abnormalities, and the failure of the peak season to meet expectations [9]. - **Short - Fiber**: The peak season for terminal products has started, and yarn mills are mainly focused on capital recovery. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the purchasing rhythm of downstream yarn mills and unexpected device load reductions [9]. - **Bottle Chips**: Inventory has decreased, and the processing margin is under pressure due to the strong performance of upstream products. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to unexpected increases in the production load of bottle - chip enterprises and a surge in overseas export orders [9]. - **Propylene**: In the short term, it mainly follows the fluctuations of PP. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to oil prices and the domestic macro - situation [9]. - **PP**: News related to Zhonghan Petrochemical has stimulated the market, but the fundamental support is limited. PP prices are oscillating. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to oil prices and domestic and foreign macro - situations [9]. - **Plastic**: News of anti - internal competition in the petrochemical industry has boosted the market, and plastic prices have strengthened slightly. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to oil prices and domestic and foreign macro - situations [9]. - **Styrene**: The sentiment in the commodity market has improved, and attention should be paid to the implementation of policy details. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to oil prices, macro - policies, and device dynamics [9]. - **PVC**: Market sentiment has been boosted, and PVC prices have weakly stabilized. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to expectations, costs, and supply [9]. - **Caustic Soda**: The rebound of spot prices has slowed down, and long positions in the near - month contracts should take profits. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to market sentiment, production start - up, and demand [9]. 3.2.7 Agriculture - **Oils and Fats**: The expected monthly increase in Malaysian palm oil production in August has led to oscillating and consolidating prices. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to the weather conditions of US soybeans and the production and demand data of Malaysian palm oil [9]. - **Protein Meal**: Point - price orders are providing support, and prices are oscillating at a high level. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to the weather conditions of US soybeans, domestic demand, the macro - situation, and Sino - US and Sino - Canadian trade wars [9]. - **Corn/Starch**: Sentiment is weak, and both futures and spot prices remain weak. The short - term judgment is a volatile downward trend, and attention should be paid to unexpected weak demand, the macro - situation, and weather conditions [9]. - **Hogs**: State reserve purchases have affected market sentiment, and futures prices have rebounded slightly. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies [9]. - **Rubber**: Rubber prices have returned to a moderately strong oscillating trend. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to the weather conditions in production areas, raw material prices, and macro - level changes [9]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The market is oscillating moderately strongly. The short - term judgment is a volatile upward trend, and attention should be paid to significant fluctuations in crude oil prices [9]. - **Pulp**: There are not many changes, and prices are moving within a range. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to macro - economic changes and fluctuations in US - dollar - denominated quotes [9]. - **Cotton**: With the implementation of quotas, cotton prices have rebounded with increased positions. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to demand and inventory [9]. - **Sugar**: Sugar prices are oscillating within a range. The short - term judgment is a volatile trend, and attention should be paid to imports [9]. - **Logs**: The fundamentals have improved marginally, and it is recommended to try long positions in far - month contracts at low prices. The short - term judgment is a volatile downward trend, and attention should be paid to shipment volume and dispatch volume [9].

Report Summary Core Viewpoints - As of August 24, the issuance progress of new special-purpose bonds was 69.9%, and 298.6 billion yuan of new special-purpose bonds had been issued in August [4][5]. - As of August 24, the issuance progress of new general bonds was 73.2%, and 47.1 billion yuan of new general bonds had been issued in August [9][24]. - As of August 24, the issuance progress of new local government bonds was 70.4%, and the net financing scale of local government bonds this week was 208.8 billion yuan, a week-on-week increase of 222.5 billion yuan [12]. - As of August 24, the net financing progress of treasury bonds was 73.2%, and the net financing scale of treasury bonds this week was 352.6 billion yuan, a week-on-week increase of 138 billion yuan [16][18]. - As of August 24, the net financing of treasury bonds plus the issuance progress of new local government bonds was 72.0% [20]. Detailed Data New Special-Purpose Bonds - This week, 239.3 billion yuan of new special-purpose bonds were issued, a week-on-week increase of 220.2 billion yuan [4]. New General Bonds - This week, 9.5 billion yuan of new general bonds were issued, a week-on-week decrease of 20.8 billion yuan [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment rating in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints - Sudan and South Sudan are both under - developed countries. Sudan has a weak industrial base with agriculture as the main economic pillar, while South Sudan has almost no large - scale industrial production and depends entirely on imports for industrial products and daily necessities [2]. - The two countries are rich in natural resources. As of early 2024, the combined proven crude oil reserves are estimated at 5 billion barrels, and the combined proven natural gas reserves are estimated at 3 trillion cubic feet. After South Sudan's independence in 2011, 75% of the original Sudan's oil reserves were allocated to the south, leading to a significant reduction in Sudan's oil production [2]. - Sudan is currently in an armed conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, and South Sudan has intense domestic political struggles with the political transition period extended several times [1]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 National Overview 3.1.1 Geographical Location - Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, on the western coast of the Red Sea, bordering Egypt to the north, Libya, Chad, and the Central African Republic to the west, South Sudan to the south, and Ethiopia and Eritrea to the east [8]. - South Sudan is an inland country in northeastern Africa, bordering Ethiopia to the east, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Central African Republic to the west, and Sudan to the north [8]. 3.1.2 Economic Overview - **Sudan**: In 2024, the population was about 49.4 million. It is one of the least developed countries in the world. The economy was once boosted by oil exports but was severely affected by South Sudan's independence in 2011 and the armed conflict in 2023. In 2024, the GDP was 29.7 billion US dollars, and the per - capita GDP was only 594 US dollars. The main economic pillar is agriculture, and it also has some industries such as oil, textile, and sugar - making. The total foreign trade volume in 2024 was 8.04 billion US dollars [12][13]. - **South Sudan**: In 2024, the population was about 15.9 million. It is also a least - developed country, with the economy highly dependent on oil, accounting for about 90% of government fiscal revenue. In 2024, the GDP was about 5.27 billion US dollars, a year - on - year decrease of 26.7%, and the per - capita GDP was about 331 US dollars. It has almost no large - scale industrial production and depends on imports [14]. 3.1.3 Historical Politics - **Sudan**: It has a long history. It was part of ancient Egypt from 2800 BC to 1000 BC. After a series of historical changes, it became independent in 1956. Since 2023, it has been in an armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces [15][16]. - **South Sudan**: It became independent in 2011. Since 2013, there have been armed conflicts between the government and the opposition, and the political transition period has been extended several times [16]. 3.2 Oil and Other Liquids - As of early 2024, the combined proven crude oil reserves of Sudan and South Sudan were estimated at 5 billion barrels, unchanged from the previous year. The main producing areas are the Muglad Basin and the Melut Basin, and they produce three types of crude oil blends: Dar, Nile, and Fula [17]. - In 2023, Sudan's average daily production of liquid fuels was about 70,000 barrels, and South Sudan's was about 149,000 barrels. Sudan's production has been decreasing due to insufficient upstream exploration, while South Sudan's has grown relatively steadily [20]. - Sudan has 3 refineries and 3 topping units, but most are shut down. South Sudan's Bentiu refinery started commercial operation in 2021, and it plans to build more refineries [23]. 3.3 Natural Gas - As of early 2024, the combined proven natural gas reserves of Sudan and South Sudan were estimated at 3 trillion cubic feet, unchanged from the previous year. Neither country produces or consumes natural gas [24]. 3.4 Coal - Sudan and South Sudan do not produce or consume coal [25]. 3.5 Electricity 3.5.1 Sudan - In 2021, the total installed capacity was 4.5 GW, with about half from fossil fuels, about 43% from hydropower, and the rest from renewable energy. In 2020, the total power generation was 16.6 billion kWh, with 60% from hydropower [26]. - The power transmission and distribution network mainly serves major power - consuming centers like Khartoum and is concentrated in the more densely populated eastern region. Only about 62% of the population had access to electricity in 2021, with a higher urban access rate (84%) than rural (49%) [26]. - The government is committed to diversifying the power mix and has prioritized investment in thermal power in recent years [26]. 3.5.2 South Sudan - In 2021, the total installed capacity was 0.12 GW, almost entirely from fossil fuels, and the total power generation was 600 million kWh, also almost entirely from fossil fuels. Only about 8% of the population had access to electricity in 2021 [29]. - In June 2023, Uganda and South Sudan signed an agreement allowing South Sudan to import electricity from Uganda, and they are conducting a feasibility study on an inter - connected transmission line [30]. 3.6 Energy Trade 3.6.1 Oil and Other Liquids - The main export products of Sudan and South Sudan are Nile and Dar crude oil blends, which are sold to the Asian market. The average daily export volume of crude oil from 2014 - 2023 was about 145,000 barrels, and it decreased due to the decline in total production. In 2023, the export volume was about 125,000 barrels per day, with the UAE being the largest destination country [31][36]. 3.6.2 Natural Gas and Coal - Sudan and South Sudan do not participate in natural gas or coal trade and have no relevant imports or exports [38][39].

General Information - Report title: Government Bond Issuance Tracking - Week 34, 2025 [2] - Researcher: Cheng Xiaoqing, Qualification No. F3083989, Investment Consultation No. Z0018635 [3] New Special Bond Issuance - As of August 24, the issuance progress of new special bonds reached 69.9% [4] - This week, new special bonds worth 239.3 billion yuan were issued, a week - on - week increase of 220.2 billion yuan [4] - As of August 24, the cumulative issuance of new special bonds in August was 29.86 billion yuan [5] New General Bond Issuance - This week, new general bonds worth 9.5 billion yuan were issued, a week - on - week decrease of 20.8 billion yuan [7] - As of August 24, the issuance progress of new general bonds reached 73.2% [9] - As of August 24, the cumulative issuance of new general bonds in August was 4.71 billion yuan [24] Local Bond Net Financing - This week, the net financing scale of local bonds was 208.8 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 222.5 billion yuan [12] - As of August 24, the issuance progress of new local bonds reached 70.4% [12] Treasury Bond Net Financing - This week, the net financing scale of treasury bonds was 352.6 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 138 billion yuan [16] - As of August 24, the net financing progress of treasury bonds reached 73.2% [18] Combined Progress - As of August 24, the combined progress of treasury bond net financing and new local bond issuance reached 72.0% [20]

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Group 1: Core Views - In an environment where the main investment theme is unclear or rotates rapidly, the excess return of the securities index serves as a vane in an upward market [1] - After the 0924 market, the trend of the securities excess return is similar to that of the CSI 800, which can be used as an auxiliary indicator for position adjustment [1]

Group 1: Core Views - The standard deviation of monthly price changes of individual stocks in the micro - cap index can reflect the deviation of individual stocks and the ability to obtain excess returns of the micro - cap index [1] - In an environment of increasing trading volume, the micro - cap index is more likely to obtain excess returns compared to the small - cap index, which is beneficial for private quantitative funds to expand their pricing power and makes the small - market - capitalization factor dominant [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Industrial silicon: Oscillating [6] - Polysilicon: Oscillating [7] - Lithium carbonate: Oscillating on the strong side [10] Core Viewpoints - The risk of supply disruptions in the new energy metals market persists, leading to high - level and wide - range oscillations. Although short - term negative impacts on supply - demand expectations have driven a sharp decline in lithium carbonate prices, supply - demand is likely to enter a phase of relative tightness, which supports lithium prices. In the medium - to - short - term, the expected contraction of supply and rising costs support new energy metal prices. For lithium, supply disruptions may continue to push up prices in the medium - to - short - term. Industrial silicon and polysilicon face high production capacity and output, with weakening supply - demand and limited upward price momentum, showing an oscillating trend. In the long - term, if there is no substantial contraction in supply or significant improvement in demand, silicon prices may decline, and high growth in lithium carbonate supply will limit the upside of lithium prices [1]. Summary by Directory 1. Industrial Silicon - **Market Situation**: As of August 21, the spot price of industrial silicon fluctuated. The latest domestic inventory decreased by 0.02% month - on - month. In July, the monthly output increased by 3.2% month - on - month and decreased by 30.6% year - on - year. The export volume in July increased by 8.3% month - on - month and 36.7% year - on - year. In June, domestic photovoltaic new installations decreased by 38.45% year - on - year [6]. - **Main Logic**: Supply is on the rise, with silicon plants in the southwest resuming production faster due to the wet - season advantage and price rebound, and some large enterprises in Xinjiang resuming production after maintenance. Demand has improved slightly, with polysilicon enterprises driving up demand, the organic silicon industry maintaining rigid procurement, and the aluminum alloy sector having stable demand. Inventory is expected to accumulate further, and market pressure needs attention [6]. - **Outlook**: In the short - term, silicon prices will continue to oscillate due to macro sentiment and coal prices. If large enterprises resume production intensively, prices may be further pressured [7]. 2. Polysilicon - **Market Situation**: As of a certain period, the成交 price of N - type re - feedstock polysilicon was in the range of 45,000 - 52,000 yuan/ton, with an average price of 47,900 yuan/ton, up 1.05% week - on - week. The number of warehouse receipts increased. In July, exports decreased by 3.92% month - on - month and 63.14% year - on - year, while imports increased by 5.11% month - on - month. From January to June 2025, domestic photovoltaic new installations increased by 107% year - on - year [7]. - **Main Logic**: Macroscopically, anti - cut - throat competition sentiment is fluctuating, and coal prices have declined, resulting in wide - range oscillations in polysilicon prices. In terms of supply, production capacity in the southwest has increased with the wet season, and production is expected to continue rising in August. In terms of demand, photovoltaic installations in the first five months had high growth, but it has weakened since June, and future demand may continue to decline. Overall, supply - demand is under pressure, and price fluctuations have increased [8]. - **Outlook**: Anti - cut - throat competition policies have significantly boosted prices. Future price trends depend on policy implementation, and if policy expectations fade, prices may reverse [9]. 3. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Situation**: On August 21, the closing price of the lithium carbonate main contract increased by 2.2% to 82,760 yuan, and the total open interest decreased. The spot prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 500 yuan/ton, and the average price of lithium spodumene concentrate was 950 US dollars/ton, equivalent to 79,800 yuan/ton of lithium carbonate. The number of warehouse receipts increased by 275 tons [9][10]. - **Main Logic**: The initial impact of the mine shutdown has subsided. The current trading focuses on actual supply - demand shortages and potential mine shutdowns. Fundamentally, a supply gap is emerging, with weekly production declining, especially for mica - based production. Imports declined significantly in July but are expected to recover in the fourth quarter. Demand is relatively stable in August and is expected to enter the peak season in September. Social inventory has decreased slightly, and warehouse receipts are gradually recovering. However, high prices may stimulate supply release. Market sentiment is volatile, and price extremes may occur [10]. - **Outlook**: The supply - demand gap caused by mine shutdowns is expected to keep prices oscillating on the strong side [10].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - On August 21, equity indices showed mixed performance, CGB futures rose, and commodity futures had a mixed trend with energy and chemical futures relatively strong and agricultural product futures relatively weak [2][11][14]. - The top three gainers were silicon metal, sodium hydroxide, and paraxylene, while the top three decliners were SCFIS(Europe), egg, and coking coal [12][13][14]. - The report also provided analyses and outlooks for specific commodities such as silicon metal, PTA, and soybean meal [18][25][36]. Summary by Directory 1. China Futures 1.1 Overview - On August 21, equity indices had some rising and some falling, CGB futures gained, and commodity futures showed a mixed trend with energy and chemical futures strong and agricultural product futures weak [11][14]. - The top three gainers were silicon metal (up 3.7% with 1.3% month - on - month open interest increase), sodium hydroxide (up 3.3% with 23.3% month - on - month open interest increase), and paraxylene (up 2.6% with 17.8% month - on - month open interest increase) [12][14]. - The top three decliners were SCFIS(Europe) (down 2.5% with 5.0% month - on - month open interest increase), egg (down 2.2% with 10.9% month - on - month open interest increase), and coking coal (down 1.5% with 0.1% month - on - month open interest increase) [13][14]. 1.2 Daily Raise 1.2.1 Silicon Metal - On August 21, silicon metal increased by 3.7% to 8635 yuan/ton. In the short term, prices will continue to fluctuate under macro sentiment and coal prices with little fundamental change. Concentrated production resumption may suppress prices [18][20]. - In August, southwest capacity release has significant room, and some major manufacturers may resume production, increasing supply pressure. Demand shows signs of month - on - month improvement, and inventory is expected to accumulate [19][20]. 1.2.2 PTA - On August 21, PTA increased by 2.5% to 4860 yuan/ton, driven by domestic petrochemical news, South Korea's capacity cut, and plant maintenance [25][31]. - China's plan to address overcapacity and South Korea's capacity cut may impact PX imports. Plant maintenance eases short - term supply pressure [26][27][28]. - In the short term, polyester chain prices are expected to have stronger support due to reduced supply, increased demand, and positive news [29][32]. 1.3 Daily Drop 1.3.1 Soybean Meal - On August 21, soybean meal decreased by 1.0% to 3113 yuan/ton. With downstream stocking, the basis may rebound, and long positions at 2900 - 2910 should be held and increased on dips [36][40]. - The American Soybean Association called for an agreement with China. U.S. soybean growth is good, and Brazil's export volume has peaked [37][40]. - Domestically, near - term inventory pressure and long - term supply gap are recognized. Oil factory maintenance eases near - term pressure, and long - term demand may increase [39][40]. 2. China News 2.1 Macro News - The Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration will exempt personal income tax for child - rearing subsidies from January 1, 2025 [46]. - The American Soybean Association called on Trump to reach an agreement with China to ease the crisis of soybean farmers [46]. 2.2 Industry News - The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange will promote the research and development of billet, cement, chicken, etc., and explore short - term options [47][48]. - HKEX will study a 24 - hour trading mechanism based on international experience and local market conditions [47][48].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The profit bottom of the chemical industry has emerged or is approaching. Chemical stocks are more certain investment targets than chemical futures. The absolute price of chemical futures will be stronger than that of raw materials in the near - term, and the profit margin will not be compressed further [3]. - The overall energy and chemical market has returned to a volatile state, and it is still difficult for prices to rise as the actual supply - demand situation has not changed [7]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Overview - International crude oil futures continued to fluctuate and consolidate on Wednesday night. The "Friendship" pipeline has fully resumed normal operation. Russia sells oil to India at a discount of about 5%. The crack spread of refined oil has strengthened recently [2]. - On August 20th, Bloomberg reported that the Chinese government plans to comprehensively adjust the petrochemical industry, including eliminating small - scale facilities, upgrading old facilities, and shifting investment to new special materials. South Korea's finance minister announced that South Korean petrochemical companies will cut up to 3.7 million tons of naphtha cracking capacity annually [3]. 3.2 Performance and Outlook of Each Variety 3.2.1 Crude Oil - **Viewpoint**: U.S. inventory is favorable, but the upside space for oil prices is expected to be limited. - **Main Logic**: EIA data shows strong demand in the U.S. refining sector last week, with rising exports and falling imports, and a decline in commercial crude oil inventories. However, in the future, crude oil inventories will face double pressure from the peak - to - decline of refinery operations and the accelerated production increase of OPEC+. - **Outlook**: Oil prices are expected to fluctuate weakly, and short - term disturbances from the Russia - Ukraine negotiation should be noted [9]. 3.2.2 Asphalt - **Viewpoint**: The asphalt futures price has shifted from a decline to a volatile state. - **Main Logic**: EIA has significantly lowered the oil price forecast, and the geopolitical premium has declined. However, the cost of asphalt is supported by the increase in oil prices due to the attack on the Druzhba pipeline. The supply shortage has been alleviated, but the demand is still not optimistic. - **Outlook**: The absolute price of asphalt is overvalued, and the monthly spread is expected to decline as the number of warehouse receipts increases [10]. 3.2.3 High - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: The geopolitical premium has returned, and high - sulfur fuel oil has slightly increased in a volatile manner. - **Main Logic**: EIA has lowered the oil price forecast and raised the OPEC production forecast. The supply of heavy oil is expected to increase. The attack on Russian refineries has led to a return of the geopolitical premium, but the overall supply exceeds demand. - **Outlook**: The supply of high - sulfur fuel oil is expected to increase and demand to decrease. The price will fluctuate weakly [11]. 3.2.4 Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: The low - sulfur fuel oil futures price fluctuates following the crude oil price. - **Main Logic**: Low - sulfur fuel oil follows the weakening of crude oil. Although it is driven by the increase in the diesel crack spread, it faces negative factors such as the decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur substitution. - **Outlook**: It will fluctuate following the crude oil price due to low valuation [13]. 3.2.5 Methanol - **Viewpoint**: The news boosts the price, but the actual impact is limited, and the methanol futures price fluctuates. - **Main Logic**: The domestic chemical capacity policy news boosts the price, but the number of old methanol production capacities is small, so the actual impact is limited. The decline in oil prices has put pressure on downstream olefins, which has a传导 effect on methanol. - **Outlook**: Short - term volatility [29]. 3.2.6 Urea - **Viewpoint**: Market sentiment has cooled, and the futures price fluctuates and consolidates. - **Main Logic**: The spot price has increased following the futures price, but the futures price has slightly declined as the market sentiment has returned to calm. Downstream buyers are still cautious and waiting for the official export to India. - **Outlook**: The market sentiment has a short - term impact, and the long - term trend will return to the fundamentals of loose supply and demand [30]. 3.2.7 Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Viewpoint**: Stimulated by petrochemical news, the price is supported. - **Main Logic**: Although the fundamentals change little, the macro - sentiment has a significant impact, driving the price up in the afternoon. The policy of eliminating backward production capacity boosts the confidence of long - position holders. - **Outlook**: The price will fluctuate within a range. Attention should be paid to the EG09 - 01 reverse spread strategy [22]. 3.2.8 PX - **Viewpoint**: The oil price has stabilized slightly, and the sentiment in the domestic chemical market has warmed up again, strengthening the short - term support. - **Main Logic**: The crude oil price fluctuates and consolidates, and the decline slows down. The market reacts strongly to the anti - involution policy news in the chemical industry. South Korea's reduction of naphtha cracking capacity is expected to affect overseas imports. - **Outlook**: Fluctuation. Attention should be paid to the support at the price of 6600 [14]. 3.2.9 PTA - **Viewpoint**: Disturbed by petrochemical news, the market atmosphere has warmed up, and the support has strengthened. - **Main Logic**: PTA follows the rise of PX as the cost is stronger. The market sentiment in the chemical industry has warmed up, and the anti - involution expectation drives up the price. Although the downstream filament sales have declined, the chip sales have improved. - **Outlook**: Fluctuation. Attention should be paid to the implementation of major plant maintenance in August [14]. 3.2.10 Short - Fiber - **Viewpoint**: It fluctuates following the upstream cost. - **Main Logic**: The absolute price follows the upstream cost. The supply - demand situation is stable, and the processing margin is slightly repaired. The limited new production capacity and the expected increase in peak - season demand will support the price. - **Outlook**: Fluctuation and consolidation in the short term [23]. 3.2.11 Bottle Chip - **Viewpoint**: The cost provides some support, but its own driving force is limited. - **Main Logic**: The price follows the upstream polymerization cost and fluctuates upward. The market sentiment in the domestic chemical industry has warmed up, and the price is expected to be supported. The inventory is expected to decline slowly as the major manufacturers continue to cut production. - **Outlook**: Fluctuation, and the absolute price follows the raw materials [25]. 3.2.12 PP - **Viewpoint**: Stimulated by the news at noon, but the fundamental support is limited, and PP fluctuates. - **Main Logic**: The news of plant maintenance to solve the petrochemical over - capacity problem stimulates the price, but the actual impact is limited. The oil price fluctuates in the short term, and the propane price is low, which suppresses the PP valuation. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is still in the off - peak to peak - season transition period，with low operating rates in related industries. - **Outlook**: Short - term fluctuation [32]. 3.2.13 Propylene (PL) - **Viewpoint**: PL fluctuates following PP in the short term. - **Main Logic**: Although the local supply has decreased, the market is still in a wait - and - see state. The downstream buyers mainly purchase for rigid demand. The PP - PL processing margin is around 600, which is considered reasonable. - **Outlook**: Short - term fluctuation [33]. 3.2.14 Plastic - **Viewpoint**: Stimulated by petrochemical news, the plastic price rebounded in the afternoon. - **Main Logic**: The news of plant maintenance boosts the price, but the actual impact is limited. The oil price fluctuates in the short term, and the global crude oil inventory is under pressure. The macro - level still has capital games, and the plastic's own fundamentals are under pressure. - **Outlook**: Short - term fluctuation. Attention should be paid to the peak - season demand [31]. 3.2.15 Pure Benzene - **Viewpoint**: Disturbed by the anti - involution news in the petrochemical industry, the price rebounded from the intraday low. - **Main Logic**: The geopolitical situation is expected to ease, and the IEA has lowered the global demand growth forecast, putting pressure on the oil market. Pure benzene has performed stronger than the cost this week, mainly due to factors such as the expected reduction in coking and hydro - benzene production, downstream replenishment, and port inventory reduction. - **Outlook**: There is an expectation of a small inventory reduction in August. Attention should be paid to the progress of the Russia - Ukraine peace talks and the July import data next week [18]. 3.2.16 Styrene - **Viewpoint**: Disturbed by the anti - involution news in the petrochemical industry, the price rebounded from the intraday low. - **Main Logic**: The price has been fluctuating weakly recently. The positive factors include the slight improvement in the pure benzene market and the start of peak - season inventory replenishment by downstream industries. However, the negative factors are stronger, such as the new production capacity coming on stream and the limited peak - season demand. - **Outlook**: The main port inventory is sufficient, and the market is prone to price increases with volume decreases. The output is expected to increase slightly, and the rigid demand is stable, but the spot demand is weak, so the inventory will continue to accumulate [19]. 3.2.17 PVC - **Viewpoint**: Pressured by anti - dumping measures, the demand is affected, and PVC is cautiously bearish. - **Main Logic**: At the macro - level, the anti - involution expectation still exists. At the micro - level, the fundamentals are under pressure, with weak cost support. The production may decline slightly during the autumn maintenance, the downstream operating rate changes little, the export is under pressure due to anti - dumping measures, and the cost is moving down. - **Outlook**: The futures price is cautiously bearish due to the pressure on export expectations and weak cost support [35]. 3.2.18 Caustic Soda - **Viewpoint**: The spot performance is good, and caustic soda is cautiously optimistic. - **Main Logic**: At the macro - level, the anti - involution expectation still exists. At the micro - level, the fundamentals are improving marginally, with increased demand from alumina production and downstream replenishment. However, the export is average, and the increase in maintenance in Shandong may lead to a slight decline in the operating rate. Attention should be paid to the impact of poor chlorine sales on the caustic soda production. - **Outlook**: The downstream is still replenishing inventory, but attention should be paid to the impact of the decline in market sentiment [36]. 3.3 Variety Data Monitoring - **Inter - period Spread**: Data on the inter - period spreads of various varieties such as Brent, PX, PTA, etc. are provided, showing the changes in different time - period spreads [38]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: Information on the basis and warehouse receipts of varieties like asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc. is presented, reflecting the relationship between the spot and futures prices and the quantity of warehouse receipts [39]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: Data on the inter - variety spreads of different combinations such as PP - 3MA, TA - EG are given, showing the price differences between different varieties [41]. 3.4 Index Performance - **Comprehensive Index**: The comprehensive index, commodity 20 index, and industrial product index all declined slightly on August 20, 2025 [282]. - **Energy Index**: On August 20, 2025, the energy index had a daily decline of 0.02%, a 5 - day decline of 0.63%, a 1 - month decline of 4.94%, and a year - to - date decline of 2.71% [284].