原油月报：地缘风险短暂消退，旺季需求步入尾声-20250829

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short term, geopolitical uncertainties are the core factors disturbing the oil market, while the weakening fundamentals of crude oil are suppressing the price. In the medium to long term, the dual pressure of OPEC+ accelerating production increase and structural demand slowdown restricts the upward space of oil prices, but shale oil costs provide support. The oil price is expected to continue a wide - range oscillating trend. It is recommended to focus on the WTI crude oil price range of $59 - 66 per barrel, and consider short - selling if geopolitical risks are effectively alleviated [6][55]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Review - In August, crude oil prices first declined and then rose, showing a weak trend overall. The decline was due to the easing of geopolitical tensions and the expectation of supply increase and demand decrease, while the subsequent rise was supported by shale oil costs and renewed geopolitical disturbances. In the future, considering the supply - demand situation, the oil price is expected to oscillate widely [6]. 2. Macroeconomic Analysis - Geopolitical Factors: The "Putin - Trump meeting" in early August alleviated supply concerns and reduced the risk premium of crude oil. Trump's subsequent threat of sanctions on Russia reignited supply concerns, but the market is desensitized, and the oil price rebound space is limited. The Russia - Ukraine conflict is difficult to resolve in the short term, and geopolitical uncertainties will continuously interfere with the supply expectation [7]. - Economic Data: The US July non - farm payrolls data was lower than expected, and the data for May and June were revised downwards. The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in September increased. The July CPI data was generally in line with expectations. Powell's dovish speech at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Meeting further increased the market's expectation of interest rate cuts, but the market has basically priced in the rate cut, so its impact on the market may be limited [10][13]. - Fed Personnel Changes: Trump removed Fed Governor Lisa Cook from office, and Cook filed a lawsuit. The impact of these personnel changes on the Fed's monetary policy remains to be seen [13]. 3. Supply - Demand Analysis - Supply Side - OPEC+: OPEC+ will continue to increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September, completing the 2.2 million barrels per day production recovery target one year ahead of schedule. The market has fully priced in the production increase, and attention should be paid to the actual increase in production in the future. Kazakhstan failed to effectively implement production cuts in July, which may lead to concerns about an internal price war within OPEC+ [15][16][17]. - Non - OPEC: In July, non - OPEC crude oil production increased, mainly due to Russia's production increase. The US crude oil production also rebounded in August, but the increase in production is limited due to various factors. The number of US oil rigs decreased, indicating weak production willingness [24][26][28]. - Demand Side - China: In July, China's apparent crude oil consumption decreased by 2.71% month - on - month. The growth rate of China's crude oil demand may slow down in the future, and the growth of crude oil consumption will be more driven by chemical demand. The manufacturing PMI in July decreased, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [34][40]. - US: As of August 22, the US refinery utilization rate decreased, and the manufacturing PMI decreased in July, while the Chicago PMI rebounded. The US EIA crude oil inventory decreased slightly, but the decline was less than in previous years. With the end of the peak consumption season for refined oil, the demand for crude oil may weaken seasonally [41][45][50].