西南期货早间评论-20250516

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The external environment is favorable for Treasury bond futures, but considering the relatively low current Treasury bond yields and the progress of the China - US trade agreement, it is recommended to remain cautious [6]. - Despite the impact of tariffs, the long - term performance of Chinese equity assets is still optimistic, and considering the progress of the China - US trade agreement, it is advisable to consider going long on stock index futures [9]. - The long - term bullish trend of precious metals is expected to continue, and pullbacks provide better opportunities for layout. It is recommended to consider going long on gold futures [13]. - For steel products such as rebar and hot - rolled coils, investors can focus on opportunities to short on rebounds, with timely profit - taking and attention to position management [15]. - For iron ore, investors can focus on low - level buying opportunities, with timely profit - taking on rebounds and stop - loss if the previous low is broken, while paying attention to position management [17]. - For coking coal and coke, investors can focus on opportunities to short on rebounds, with timely profit - taking and attention to position management [19]. - For ferroalloys, for manganese silicon, consider virtual call options at low levels; for silicon iron, short - sellers at the bottom can consider exiting, and also consider virtual call options at low levels if there are large - scale spot losses [22]. - For crude oil, consider bearish operations on the main contract [25]. - For fuel oil, consider temporarily remaining on the sidelines for the main contract [27]. - For synthetic rubber, it is short - term bullish [30]. - For natural rubber, it is expected to fluctuate weakly [32]. - For PVC, it is expected to have a short - term rebound with limited upside [35]. - For urea, it is expected to fluctuate strongly [36]. - For PX, be cautious about the upside space in the short term and participate with caution, paying attention to changes in crude oil prices and macro - policies [38]. - For PTA, treat it cautiously and bullishly in the short term, and consider range - bound operations at low levels, paying attention to risk control [39]. - For ethylene glycol, it is expected to fluctuate and adjust in the short term, be cautious about the upside space, and pay attention to port inventory and macro - policy changes [41]. - For staple fiber, follow the cost side to fluctuate and adjust in the short term, participate with caution, and pay attention to risk control [42]. - For bottle chips, it is expected to follow the cost side in the future, participate with caution, and pay attention to cost price changes [43]. - For soda ash, the loose pattern remains. In the short term, due to concentrated device maintenance in May, there may be short - term adjustments in the market, and short - sellers at low levels should adjust their positions [44]. - For glass, there is no obvious driving force in the actual supply - demand fundamentals. Although there may be some repair in market sentiment in the short term, the actual repair degree remains to be seen [45]. - For caustic soda, pay attention to the operation of enterprise devices and the fluctuation of liquid chlorine prices in the future [48]. - For pulp, it is expected to have a short - term rebound in the market, and in the future, pay attention to whether international pulp mills initiate substantial production cuts and the implementation rhythm of domestic consumption stimulus policies [52]. - For lithium carbonate, it is expected to operate weakly [53]. - For copper, consider temporarily remaining on the sidelines for the main contract of Shanghai copper [55]. - For tin, it is expected that the upward pressure on tin prices is relatively large, and it should be viewed with a bearish and fluctuating perspective [56]. - For nickel, pay attention to opportunities after the repair of macro - sentiment [57]. - For industrial silicon/polysilicon, maintain a bearish judgment overall and pay attention to the start - up changes in the southwestern region during the wet season [58]. - For soybean oil and soybean meal, remain on the sidelines for soybean meal; for soybean oil, consider virtual call options at the bottom support range [61]. - For palm oil, consider the opportunity to expand the spread between soybean oil and palm oil [64]. - For rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil, consider the opportunity to go long on rapeseed meal after a pullback [66]. - For cotton, pay attention to the opportunity to go long at low levels [70]. - For sugar, it is expected to operate in a range - bound manner, and use range - bound operations as a strategy [73]. - For apples, pay attention to the opportunity to go long after a pullback [77]. - For live pigs, consider temporarily remaining on the sidelines [79]. - For eggs, consider taking profits and then remaining on the sidelines [83]. - For corn and starch, remain on the sidelines for now [86]. - For logs, the fundamentals have no obvious driving force, and the spot transaction price in the market is weak, providing weak support for the market [88]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Treasury Bonds - On the previous trading day, most Treasury bond futures closed higher. The central bank conducted 64.5 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 219.1 billion yuan on the same day. The issuance of special ultra - long - term Treasury bonds and local government special bonds is supported. The external environment is favorable for Treasury bond futures, but it is recommended to remain cautious [5][6]. Stock Index Futures - On the previous trading day, stock index futures showed mixed performance. The domestic economy is stable, but tariffs disrupt the economic recovery rhythm. However, due to low domestic asset valuations and policy hedging space, the long - term performance of Chinese equity assets is optimistic, and it is advisable to consider going long on stock index futures [8][9]. Precious Metals - On the previous trading day, gold and silver futures prices declined. The global economic recession risk increases under the influence of tariffs, and the long - term bullish trend of precious metals is expected to continue. It is recommended to consider going long on gold futures [11][13]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coils - On the previous trading day, rebar and hot - rolled coil futures fluctuated. The real estate downturn suppresses rebar prices, but the peak - season demand provides short - term support. The valuation is low, and there are signs of a rebound. Investors can short on rebounds [15]. Iron Ore - On the previous trading day, iron ore futures rose slightly. The increase in demand and the decrease in supply and inventory support the price. The valuation is relatively high. Investors can buy at low levels [17]. Coking Coal and Coke - On the previous trading day, coking coal and coke futures fluctuated. The supply of coking coal is loose, and the demand for coke is weak. There are signs of a stop - fall. Investors can short on rebounds [19]. Ferroalloys - On the previous trading day, manganese silicon rose slightly, and silicon iron fell slightly. The demand for ferroalloys is weak, and the supply is high. For manganese silicon, consider virtual call options at low levels; for silicon iron, short - sellers at the bottom can consider exiting [22]. Crude Oil - On the previous trading day, INE crude oil fell sharply. The increase in US crude oil inventories, Iran's willingness to reach an agreement, and OPEC's production increase put pressure on oil prices. Consider bearish operations [23][24]. Fuel Oil - On the previous trading day, fuel oil fell sharply following crude oil. The possible relaxation of US sanctions on Russia is bearish for high - sulfur fuel oil, while the recovery of global trade demand is favorable. Consider remaining on the sidelines [26]. Synthetic Rubber - On the previous trading day, synthetic rubber fell slightly. The supply pressure persists, but the demand and cost sides improve. It is short - term bullish with limited upside [28]. Natural Rubber - On the previous trading day, natural rubber futures fell. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand may improve. It is expected to fluctuate weakly [31]. PVC - On the previous trading day, PVC futures rose. The supply is increasing, and the export demand is good. It is expected to have a short - term rebound with limited upside [33]. Urea - On the previous trading day, urea futures rose. The domestic export policy has adjusted, and the agricultural demand is about to start. It is expected to fluctuate strongly [36]. PX - On the previous trading day, PX futures fell. The PXN and PX - MX spreads are recovering, and the load is increasing. The short - term upside space is limited. Be cautious and pay attention to crude oil and policies [37]. PTA - On the previous trading day, PTA futures fell. The supply and demand structure has improved, and the inventory is decreasing. Treat it cautiously and bullishly in the short term and consider range - bound operations at low levels [39]. Ethylene Glycol - On the previous trading day, ethylene glycol futures fell. The supply increase suppresses the price, but the inventory is decreasing, and the demand is improving. It is expected to fluctuate and adjust in the short term [40]. Staple Fiber - On the previous trading day, staple fiber futures fell. The downstream demand is slightly improving, and it follows the cost side to fluctuate and adjust in the short term. Participate with caution [42]. Bottle Chips - On the previous trading day, bottle chip futures fell. The raw material cost provides support, and the supply and demand fundamentals have improved. It is expected to follow the cost side [43]. Soda Ash - On the previous trading day, soda ash futures rose. Some devices are under maintenance, and the raw material prices are falling. The supply is loose, and there may be short - term adjustments [44]. Glass - On the previous trading day, glass futures fell slightly. The production line is at a low level, and the market is weak. There is no obvious driving force in the fundamentals, and the market sentiment may be repaired in the short term [45]. Caustic Soda - On the previous trading day, caustic soda futures rose. Some devices are under maintenance, and the supply is decreasing. The demand is limited, and the price may be affected by alumina and liquid chlorine [47]. Pulp - On the previous trading day, pulp futures rose. The tariff issue gives some confidence, but the supply is abundant, and the demand is weak. It is expected to have a short - term rebound [50]. Lithium Carbonate - On the previous trading day, lithium carbonate futures fell. The supply is abundant, and the demand is weak. It is expected to operate weakly [53]. Copper - On the previous trading day, Shanghai copper fluctuated downward. The Sino - US talks have achieved results, but the copper tariff issue remains uncertain. Consider remaining on the sidelines [54]. Tin - On the previous trading day, Shanghai tin rose slightly. The supply may increase, but the demand is good. The upward pressure on prices is large, and it is expected to fluctuate bearishly [56]. Nickel - On the previous trading day, Shanghai nickel rose slightly. The cost provides support, but the demand is weak. Pay attention to opportunities after the repair of macro - sentiment [57]. Industrial Silicon/Polysilicon - On the previous trading day, industrial silicon rose slightly, and polysilicon fell slightly. The demand is weak, and the supply reduction is limited. It is expected to be bearish overall [58]. Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal - On the previous trading day, soybean meal rose, and soybean oil fell. The US biodiesel policy affects the market. The supply of soybeans is expected to be loose. Remain on the sidelines for soybean meal; for soybean oil, consider virtual call options at the bottom [60]. Palm Oil - Malaysian palm oil fell, but strong export data limited the decline. The domestic inventory is low, and the consumption is increasing. Consider the opportunity to expand the spread between soybean oil and palm oil [62]. Rapeseed Meal and Rapeseed Oil - Canadian rapeseed fell. The 45Z biofuel tax credit extension is bearish for rapeseed oil. The domestic inventory of rapeseed is low, and the inventory of rapeseed meal is high. Consider the opportunity to go long on rapeseed meal after a pullback [65]. Cotton - Domestic cotton fluctuated, and external cotton fell. The USDA report is bearish, but the Sino - US talks are favorable. The downstream demand is weak. Pay attention to the opportunity to go long at low levels [67]. Sugar - Domestic sugar fell slightly, and external sugar fell 2%. The production in Brazil and India is lower than expected. The domestic inventory is neutral, and the import is low. It is expected to operate in a range - bound manner [71]. Apples - Apple futures fluctuated. There are signs of production reduction in some areas, and the inventory is low. The spot price is expected to be strong. Pay attention to the opportunity to go long after a pullback [74]. Live Pigs - The price of live pigs fell. The supply may increase after the holiday, and the consumption is in a short - term off - season. Consider temporarily remaining on the sidelines [78]. Eggs - The price of eggs remained stable. The supply is increasing, and the cost is decreasing. The price may be supported during the Dragon Boat Festival. Consider taking profits and then remaining on the sidelines [80]. Corn and Starch - Corn and corn starch futures fell. The supply pressure remains, and the demand is weak. The market is expected to be balanced in the long term. Remain on the sidelines for now [84]. Logs - Log futures fell. The import volume decreased in April, and the spot price showed regional differentiation. The fundamentals have no obvious driving force [87].