关税政策调整节奏不明朗 集运指数走势扑朔迷离

Core Viewpoint - The shipping index (European line) futures experienced a rapid increase, reaching a peak of 1332.4 points, closing at 1324.3 points with a rise of 3.42% [1] Group 1: Institutional Perspectives - Guotai Junan Futures believes that the 2506 contract still has some downward space, indicating a weak short-term driving force and that the 2508 and later contracts reflect expectations of tariff policy changes [1] - Guotai Junan Futures also notes that the October period is traditionally a low season for the European line, suggesting that shipping companies may need to proactively suspend voyages to mitigate the decline in freight rates [1] - Guotai Junan Futures recommends a strategy of holding positions through the holiday while being cautious of the risk of reducing positions before the holiday [1] Group 2: Market Conditions - Guotai Junan Futures highlights that the current spot market prices have dropped significantly, with CMA and HPL's prices falling to $2100 and $2645 per FEU respectively, reflecting a pessimistic outlook from shipping companies [1] - Guotai Junan Futures indicates that the combination of a weak spot market and lackluster forward expectations will likely lead to a continued weak consolidation pattern in the short term [1] - The market is also observing a gradual slowdown in the downward slope of immediate freight rates due to cost support and seasonal demand expectations [1]