CATL(SZ:300750) Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-09-12 15:26Iron Ore - The "anti-involution" policy supports market sentiment and prices; rumors suggest the West Mandeau iron ore project requires a matching smelting plant, coupled with a global shipping volume decline, leading to a temporary tightening of supply; port inventory remains relatively low after destocking; steel mills have strong expectations for resumption of production and pre-holiday restocking demand [1] - Key events to monitor include steel mill blast furnace operating rates, daily pig iron production, apparent steel consumption and inventory changes, global iron ore shipping and arrival volumes, and domestic real estate policies and economic data in China [1] Coking Coal - Increased occurrences of auction failures or discounted transactions for Shanxi coking coal; the number of trucks crossing from Mongolia has returned to high levels; the first round of price reductions for coke has been implemented, with a second round expected; steel mill profits are narrowing, leading to demand-driven procurement of raw materials [1] - Key events to monitor include the implementation of the "anti-involution" policy, weekly coal mine operating rates, raw coal inventory, and coking plant and steel mill coking coal inventory data [1] Lithium Carbonate - Weekly lithium carbonate production continues to increase, with overall supply being very ample; social inventory is at a historical high; market expectations for future new capacity remain; CATL's resumption of production may be faster than previously anticipated [1] - Key events to monitor include whether CATL can resume production as scheduled in November, the production plans for cathode materials, and changes in weekly lithium carbonate production and inventory [1] Live Pigs - The supply of live pigs remains excessive, with abundant output; spot prices continue to weaken, reaching new lows for the year; the downstream slaughter sector has limited capacity to purchase at high prices [1] - Key events to monitor include the pig production capacity regulation meeting on September 16, the actual capacity reduction execution of major enterprises, and data on the breeding sow inventory and live pig slaughter weights [1] Crude Oil - In August, OPEC+ production increased by 509,000 barrels per day; U.S. crude oil production remains at a historical high of 13.495 million barrels per day; the North American summer driving season has ended; global crude oil inventory continues to trend upwards [1] - Key events to monitor include the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting, the EU's final plan for the 19th round of sanctions against Russia, and whether OPEC+ will take emergency production cuts due to falling oil prices [1] Shipping Industry - The SCFI for European routes has decreased; major shipping companies have seen a decline in average container prices by the end of September; the Eurozone's September Sentix investor confidence index fell short of expectations, with a weakening macroeconomic environment suppressing trade demand; ongoing pressure from new ship deliveries continues to pose a risk of oversupply in the medium to long term [1][2] - Key events to monitor include weekly opening quotes from leading shipping companies like Maersk, weekly changes in SCFIS and SCFI indices, and the impact of European economic data and geopolitical situations on demand [2] Palm Oil - Palm oil inventory reached its widest level since 2020 in August, with further increases expected in September; the White House's request for small refineries to be exempt from biofuel blending obligations is lower than industry expectations; Indonesia is considering implementing a B45 biodiesel plan before advancing to B50 [2] - Key events to monitor include high-frequency data from Malaysia's SPPOMA, ITS, SGS, and AmSpec, the strength of stocking demand ahead of India's Diwali festival, and the final ruling on the U.S. biodiesel policy (RFS) and EPA blending obligations [2] Precious Metals - Strong expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are rising; geopolitical events, such as attacks in Doha, have increased demand for precious metals as a safe haven; central banks continue to purchase gold, and investment demand for silver is growing [2] - Key events to monitor include the Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting, U.S. CPI and PCE data, initial jobless claims, non-farm payroll reports, and potential escalation of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East [2]