集运指数（欧线）期货周报-20251212

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The Christmas stocking demand is conducive to the recovery of futures prices. Most shipping companies slightly raised their freight rates in mid - and late December, which also supported the futures prices. However, most of them are still waiting and seeing for the January quotes, and the subsequent focus should be on Maersk's price increase announcement. [8][9][38][39] - Although the trade relations are gradually improving, China's exports to the US are still under pressure due to the nearly 40% tax rate, which has a certain negative impact on the pre - Christmas demand. The boosting effect of the traditional peak season may be weaker than expected. [9][39] - The current freight rate market is greatly affected by news, and the futures prices are expected to fluctuate more violently. Investors are advised to be cautious, pay attention to the operation rhythm and risk control, and track geopolitical, shipping capacity and cargo volume data in a timely manner. [9][39] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1. Market Review - The futures prices of the Container Freight Index (European Line) fluctuated slightly this week. The main contract EC2602 closed up 3.95%, while the far - month contracts had gains and losses ranging from - 1% to 4%, with relatively small fluctuations. [8][12][38] - The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index was 1509.10, up 25.45 points from last week, a month - on - month increase of 1.7%. [8][12][38] - In November, China's manufacturing PMI data showed a slight recovery, generally in line with the seasonal pattern. The new export order index rebounded to 47.9, indicating that the terminal transportation demand recovered before Christmas. [8][38] - The trading volume and open interest of the EC2512 contract increased this week, and the trading sentiment warmed up. [18] 3.2. News Review and Analysis - Fed Chairman Powell said that monetary policy has no preset path and will be decided based on data in each meeting. Inflation is still high, but non - tariff - driven core inflation has improved significantly. If there are no new tariffs, commodity inflation is expected to peak in the first quarter of 2026. Interest rates are at the upper end of the neutral range, and the policy is transitioning from restrictive to neutral. US President Trump criticized Powell for the small rate cut. [23] - According to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, global trade volume will increase by about 7% (an increase of $2.2 trillion) in 2025, reaching a record of $35 trillion, driven by East Asia, Africa and South - South trade. [23] - Ukrainian President Zelensky discussed a new peace plan draft with leaders of the UK, France and Germany. They reached a consensus on security guarantees for Ukraine, post - war reconstruction and next steps, and also discussed defense support for Ukraine. [23] - Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao said that during the 15th Five - Year Plan period, China will implement a special consumption - boosting action, expand and upgrade commodity consumption, and increase inclusive policies for consumers. It will also expand independent opening - up, promote innovative development of trade and expand two - way investment cooperation. [23] - The EU is considering postponing the plan to ban the sale of new fuel - powered vehicles by five years to 2040, and the new plan may allow the sale of plug - in hybrid and extended - range electric vehicles for up to five years after 2035. [23] 3.3. Weekly Market Data - The basis and price difference of the Container Freight Index (European Line) futures contracts shrank this week. [26] - The global container shipping capacity continued to grow, while the shipping capacity on the European line decreased slightly. The BDI and BPI rebounded this week, and the freight rates were slightly raised. [31] - The charter price of Panamax ships continued to rise this week, and the spread between the offshore and on - shore RMB against the US dollar converged. [34] 3.4. Market Outlook and Strategy - The Christmas stocking demand and the slight increase of freight rates by most shipping companies in mid - and late December support the futures prices, but the January quotes are still uncertain, and Maersk's price increase announcement should be closely watched. [9][38][39] - China's exports to the US are still under pressure due to high tax rates, which weakens the pre - Christmas demand and the boosting effect of the peak season. [9][39] - The futures prices are expected to fluctuate more violently, and investors are advised to be cautious, pay attention to risk control and track relevant data. [9][39]