短期市场情绪将转暖 烧碱期货盘中高位震荡运行

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the caustic soda market is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the main contract price showing a significant increase of 3.80% [1] - The supply-demand fundamentals for caustic soda are expected to change minimally, but if the trend of using soda to supplement chlorine continues, there is an expectation for liquid chlorine prices to recover [1] - Some caustic soda production facilities may temporarily reduce output due to shrinking overall profits, which could lead to a warming market sentiment in the short term [1] Group 2 - The supply side remains robust, with upstream facilities operating at high capacity, resulting in a weekly operating rate of 80.5%, down 2.0% from the previous period [2] - Demand from the main downstream sector, alumina, is recovering, but other non-alumina demands remain weak, leading to cautious purchasing behavior [2] - The overall supply-demand fundamentals are weak, but repair expectations may offset this, with a focus on the sustainability of downstream replenishment [2] Group 3 - The cost side is supported by lower coal and electricity prices, while liquid chlorine prices are rebounding due to maintenance in Shandong [2] - The liquid chlorine inventory stands at 38.42 million tons, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.6% [2] - The market is expected to remain broadly loose, with price pressures likely to shift downward due to accelerated caustic soda expansion and limited demand growth [2]