Ruida Futures(SZ:002961) Rui Da Qi Huo·2025-10-31 08:59Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the futures prices of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) declined slightly. The main contract EC2512 fell 1.2%, and the far - month contracts fell between 1% - 3%. The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index rose 15.1% week - on - week, which may support freight rates in the short term [8][39]. - The improvement of the trade war situation, the substantial inflection point of geopolitical conflicts, and the price increase announcements of leading shipping companies in November led to a rapid rebound in futures prices. The arrival of the fourth - quarter shipping peak season also had an impact [9][39]. - The current freight rate market is highly influenced by news, and futures prices are expected to fluctuate more. Investors are advised to be cautious, pay attention to operation rhythm and risk control, and track geopolitical, shipping capacity, and cargo volume data in a timely manner [9][39]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review - Futures contracts: The main contract EC2512 closed at 1804.00, down 1.2% or 22.00. Other far - month contracts such as EC2602, EC2604, etc., also showed varying degrees of decline [12]. - Spot index: The SCFIS index closed at 1312.71, up 172.33 points or 15.1% week - on - week [12]. - The main contract price of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures declined slightly this week, while the trading volume and open interest of the EC2512 contract increased, indicating a warming market [15][18]. 3.2. News Review and Analysis - The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% - 4.00%, and announced to end balance - sheet reduction from December 1. There are significant differences within the Fed on the subsequent policy path [22]. - The Sino - US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur achieved positive results. The US will cancel the 10% "fentanyl tariff" on Chinese goods, and relevant export control and investigation measures will be suspended for one year. China will adjust or suspend relevant counter - measures accordingly [22]. - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange launched 9 policy measures to facilitate cross - border trade business [22]. - The European Central Bank kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2% for the third consecutive time, believing that inflation has reached the target level [22]. 3.3. Weekly Market Data - The basis and spread of the Container Shipping Index (European Line) futures contracts widened this week [25]. - The export container freight rate index declined this week [28]. - Container shipping capacity continued to grow. The BDI and BPI declined due to geopolitical factors [32]. - The charter price of Panamax ships continued to rise, and the spread between the offshore and on - shore RMB against the US dollar widened [34]. 3.4. Market Outlook and Strategy - The market expects that the GDP of core euro - zone countries such as Germany may achieve a mild positive quarter - on - quarter growth in the fourth quarter, and the economic recovery trend in November is expected to continue [8][39]. - If the German new government's proposed fiscal expansion policy has more specific details, it will enhance investors' confidence in the medium - term growth of the euro - zone [8][39].