生意社：成本端支撑走强 1月涤纶短纤价格先跌后涨

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the polyester staple fiber market experienced fluctuations in January, with prices rising by 2.19% by the end of the month due to improved cost support and overall market sentiment [3] - The international crude oil market has seen an upward trend, with WTI crude oil futures settling at $65.42 per barrel and Brent crude at $69.59 per barrel, driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions [5] - The PTA market followed the fluctuations in crude oil prices, with the price in East China reaching 5298 yuan per ton, up 4.33% from the beginning of the month, while the industry operating rate stood at 75% [7] Group 2 - The supply side of PTA remains stable despite some production halts, with significant players like Hanbang Petrochemical and Yisheng New Materials temporarily shutting down operations [7] - The textile end market is experiencing a seasonal decline in orders as the Spring Festival approaches, leading to reduced production and increased reluctance among buyers to purchase [7] - Analysts suggest that short-term price movements for polyester staple fiber will primarily follow raw material fluctuations, with limited upward price potential due to high supply and weakening demand [7]