国泰君安期货商品研究晨报：能源化工-20251015

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The report analyzes the market trends of various energy - chemical futures on October 15, 2025. Overall, many commodities are under downward pressure due to factors such as weak demand prospects in the oil market, tariff policies, and high inventory levels. Some commodities are in a state of shock or have short - term trading opportunities, but the long - term outlook remains cautious [2][9]. 3. Summary by Commodity PX, PTA, MEG - PX: The cost - end support from crude oil is weak, and the unilateral trend is weak. However, there may be positive factors in the aromatic hydrocarbon segment. It is recommended to pay attention to the long PXN strategy. The expected device maintenance this week will lead to a decline in the operating rate, but the supply - demand gap still exists [4][9]. - PTA: Hold the 1 - 5 reverse spread. The unilateral trend is weak. The cost support from the polyester industry chain is weak, and the spot market supply in East China is still sufficient [9]. - MEG: The supply is in an oversupply pattern, and the unilateral trend is weak. The overall load will be slightly adjusted down this week, and the load in October is expected to reach its peak. The impact of the US fee policy on ethane producers is limited [10]. Rubber - The rubber market is in a state of shock operation. The trading volume and open interest have decreased, and the basis has strengthened. The inventory in Qingdao has decreased slightly, and the domestic butadiene rubber market is weak [11][12][14]. Synthetic Rubber - The synthetic rubber market is in a short - term weak operation. The fundamental pressure has increased, with high supply and inventory pressure. The cost end is also under pressure, and the macro - trade conflict may further affect the market [15][17]. Asphalt - The asphalt price has declined with the oil price. The weekly production has increased, the factory inventory has increased, and the social inventory has decreased. The trend intensity is weak [19][32]. LLDPE and PP - LLDPE: The trend is weak. The market is affected by tariff policies, and the inventory pressure is large. The cost support from crude oil is limited, and the downstream demand is mainly for rigid replenishment [33][34]. - PP: The trend is still weak. The market is suppressed by factors such as the resurgence of the trade war, the sharp decline in oil prices, and high supply. The short - term situation is difficult to reverse [37][38]. Caustic Soda - In the short term, do not chase short positions. The supply pressure in Shandong and Hebei is not large, and the demand from alumina plants in Hebei is strong. The cost support is strong, but the rebound height may be limited [41][43]. Pulp - The pulp market is in a state of shock operation. The spot price is basically stable, and the futures market is in a consolidation stage. The port inventory is at a relatively high level, and the downstream procurement is mainly for rigid demand [46][49]. Glass - The price of glass original sheets is stable. The market price is slightly weak, and the downstream demand is average. The trend intensity is weak [51][52]. Methanol - The methanol market is under shock pressure. The spot price index has increased slightly, but the market atmosphere has weakened. The port inventory has accumulated, and the upstream inventory needs to be closely monitored [54][57]. Urea - In the short term, the market is in a shock state, and the medium - term trend is under pressure. The spot transaction has improved, but the social inventory is high, and the domestic demand is weak. The price may continue to decline [59][61]. Styrene - Stop the profit of short positions. The decline in crude oil prices has led to a downward shift in the valuation center of chemicals. The inventory accumulation expectations of pure benzene and styrene in October have turned into destocking expectations [62][63]. Soda Ash - The spot market of soda ash has changed little. The market is in a weak shock state, and the downstream is mainly for rigid demand. The short - term market is expected to be stable [64][65]. LPG and Propylene - LPG: It is relatively resistant to decline at a low level. The price of CP paper goods has decreased, and the PDH operating rate has declined [67][71]. - Propylene: The demand has weakened, and it is in a short - term weak operation [67]. PVC - The PVC market trend is weak. Affected by tariff policies and inventory pressure, the supply is high, the domestic demand is weak, and the social inventory continues to accumulate [74]. Fuel Oil and Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - Fuel Oil: The price center has reached a new low this year, and the short - term weakness continues. - Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil: It has continued to decline, and the price difference between high - and low - sulfur in the overseas spot market has rebounded slightly [77]. Container Freight Index (European Line) - The container freight index (European line) is in a shock market. The futures prices of different contracts have different changes, and the freight rate index shows a mixed trend [79].