Ge Long Hui A P P·2026-01-06 03:09Group 1 - The chemical sector continues its recent upward trend, with lithium carbonate prices rising, leading to a 3.14% increase in the Tianhong Chemical ETF (159133), which has gained over 17% since December 17 of the previous year, reaching a new high since its listing [1] - Several companies, including Hunan Youneng, Wanrun New Energy, and Defang Nano, have announced production halts for maintenance in January, while Tianqi Lithium plans to halt its 150,000-ton liquid hexafluorophosphate lithium production line starting March 1 for 20 to 30 days, which is expected to reduce supply and boost product prices [1] - The market price for battery-grade lithium carbonate is currently between 131,000 and 133,500 yuan per ton, an increase of 7,900 yuan from the previous working day, while industrial-grade lithium carbonate has risen by 8,700 yuan [1] Group 2 - The Tianhong Chemical ETF (159133) tracks a segmented chemical index, with over 93% of its holdings in basic chemicals, petroleum and petrochemicals, and electric equipment, covering the entire chemical industry chain and including both leading companies and quality small and medium enterprises [2] - According to Industrial Securities, the chemical industry is expected to experience a dual opportunity for cyclical recovery and industrial upgrading by 2026, with traditional demand expected to recover moderately due to domestic growth policies and the Federal Reserve entering a rate-cutting cycle [2]