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Lithium Carbonate - Recent price correction of lithium carbonate is influenced by three main factors: implementation of position limits by the Dalian Commodity Exchange, a decrease in weekly inventory drawdown from 3,406 tons to 2,052 tons, and rumors of early resumption of production at the Ningde Jieneng mine [2] - Short-term lithium prices may continue to weaken due to cooling market sentiment, but the current supply-demand balance has significantly improved compared to the first half of the year, supporting a price floor above 80,000 [2] Crude Oil - WTI January contract closed at $58.84 per barrel, up 1.34%, while Brent January contract closed at $63.37 per barrel, up 1.29% [3] - Progress in peace talks between the US and Ukraine has been noted, but specific plans remain unclear, and geopolitical tensions continue to drive oil prices higher [3] - The market is awaiting further developments regarding the Russia-Ukraine peace plan and changes in the geopolitical situation in Venezuela [3] Coking Coal - Heavy snowfall at Ganqimaodu port has halted domestic coal exports, impacting market sentiment and leading to a cautious outlook [4] - Domestic coking coal supply is slowly recovering, but demand may weaken as steel mills reduce production [4] - Short-term expectations indicate potential price declines for coke due to reduced support from raw material prices [4] Oilseeds - The US Department of Energy has restructured its priorities towards oil and nuclear energy, impacting the oilseed market [5] - Soybean oil imports in October 2025 were 140,000 tons, down 12.5% month-on-month and year-on-year, which is bullish for soybean oil prices [5] - After a price increase in November, traders are actively purchasing, and with increased supply from Australia, short-term expectations for soybean oil indicate a range-bound market [5] Chemicals - PX operating rates remain high at 86.8%, while PTA supply is expected to decrease due to maintenance, leading to a potential accumulation of PX inventories [6] - Ethylene glycol supply is tightening, with domestic operating rates at 70.67%, and inventory levels stable [7] - Short fiber and bottle-grade PET are experiencing weak price movements, with average sales and inventory levels indicating a cautious market [7] Agricultural Products - US soybean exports increased by 919,400 tons for the week ending October 2, exceeding market expectations [10] - Brazil's soybean exports are projected to reach 110 million tons, with a significant portion going to China [10] - Domestic soybean meal inventories are high, leading to a bearish outlook, while canola meal production has halted due to zero operating rates [10] Metals and Financials - The central bank plans to conduct a 1 trillion yuan MLF operation, indicating a commitment to maintaining liquidity [13] - Recent dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials have raised expectations for a potential interest rate cut in December [14] - Copper prices are under pressure due to high inventory levels and weak demand, with a short-term bearish outlook [14]