宝城期货橡胶早报-20260318

1. Industry Investment Ratings - There is no information about industry investment ratings in the provided content. 2. Core Views - The report predicts that the Shanghai rubber futures contract 2605 will maintain a weak and volatile trend in the short - term and intraday, and a volatile trend in the medium - term [1][5] - The report predicts that the synthetic rubber futures will remain strong and volatile in the short - term, medium - term, and intraday [1][7] 3. Summary by Related Categories 3.1 Shanghai Rubber (RU) - Price Trends: The 2605 contract of Shanghai rubber futures showed a weak and volatile trend in the overnight session on Tuesday, with a slight decline in futures prices. It is expected to maintain a weak and volatile trend on Wednesday [5] - Core Logic: The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, escalating the US - Iran conflict and keeping the international crude oil futures prices strong, which boosts domestic energy and chemical commodity futures prices. However, with the new tapping season approaching, the supply of natural rubber is expected to increase [5] 3.2 Synthetic Rubber (BR) - Price Trends: The domestic synthetic rubber futures showed a strong and volatile trend in the overnight session on Tuesday. It is expected to maintain a strong and volatile trend on Wednesday [7] - Core Logic: The US - Iran conflict has escalated, and the international oil price has risen sharply. The member states of the International Energy Agency, including the US releasing 1.72 billion barrels of strategic reserve crude oil, aim to suppress the short - term rapid rise of oil prices [7]