Basf(US:BASFY) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-09 07:17Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a positive trend, with the chemical ETF Tianhong (159133) showing a 1.06% increase in its benchmark index and a trading volume of 34.27 million yuan [1] - The chemical ETF Tianhong has seen a net inflow of 1.958 billion yuan over the last 30 trading days, reaching a new high in total assets of 2.574 billion yuan as of February 6, 2026 [1] - Emerging fields such as new energy materials, high-performance plastics, and bio-based chemicals are expected to have long-term growth potential, with leading companies enhancing R&D and industry chain layout to improve global competitiveness [1] Group 2 - Recent reports indicate multiple favorable factors in the chemical sector, including price increases for TDI in the Asia-Pacific region and collective price hikes for vitamin E and dyes in China [2] - Policy measures in China aim to curb vicious competition, while overseas policies like the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism are reshaping supply dynamics [2] - Improved supply-demand relationships, driven by overseas facility maintenance and strong demand for high-end chemical materials from emerging sectors like AI computing and new energy vehicles, are contributing to a significant year-on-year increase in chemical raw material exports [2]