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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is having an unprecedented impact on global energy supply, with a significant drop in Middle - East oil exports. The Fed maintains the federal funds rate, shows a conservative stance on future rate cuts, and raises inflation and economic growth expectations. The A - share market is affected by external factors and is in a volatile pattern, with investors advised to be cautious and wait for opportunities [6][7][19]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Market Quotes - Chemical Industry: On March 20, 2026, compared with March 19, 2026, the prices of most chemical products decreased. For example, crude oil dropped by 7.093% to 757.10, and fuel oil fell by 4.091% to 4,806.00. However, LPG rose by 4.193% to 6,660.00, and PVC increased by 0.802% to 5,907.00 [4]. - Agricultural Products: On March 20, 2026, compared with March 19, 2026, the prices of most agricultural products also showed fluctuations. For instance, yellow soybean No. 1 decreased by 0.334% to 4,780.00, while cotton yarn rose by 0.493% to 21,390.00 [4]. 2. Macro - news - Geopolitical Tensions: The energy facilities in the Middle - East, including Iran's South Pars gas field and some petrochemical facilities in Asaluyeh, were attacked. Iran retaliated, targeting energy facilities in the US, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This has led to a sharp decline in Middle - East oil exports, with a 61% - 71% drop in daily exports compared to the February average [6]. - Fed's Monetary Policy: The Fed kept the federal funds rate target range at 3.50% - 3.75%, with a 11 - 1 vote. One member opposed and advocated a 25 - basis - point rate cut. The Fed raised inflation and economic growth expectations, and the dot - plot shows a more conservative rate - cut path [7]. - China's Policies: China will continue to communicate on President Trump's visit to China. It also launched a second - round pilot program to extend land contracts for another 30 years, emphasizing the protection of collective ownership and preventing "non - agricultural" and "non - grain" use of land [8]. 3. Morning Meeting Views on Main Varieties Agricultural Products - Sugar: On March 19, the sugar price rose 1.38%, with a bullish bias. Supply pressure coexists with policy support. It is expected to maintain a strong - biased oscillation in the short term, and investors can consider going long at support levels [11]. - Corn: On March 19, the corn price rose slightly, with high - level oscillation. Supply concerns exist due to possible concentrated grain sales, while demand provides support. Investors are advised to be cautious about chasing highs [11]. - Peanut: On March 19, the peanut price was stable, with high - level oscillation. Supply is ample, but oil - mill profits support the price. It is recommended to trade within the 8000 - 8300 yuan range [11]. - Pig: The national average pig price decreased. Supply is high, and demand is weak, with the market seeking new support [11]. - Egg: The egg price rose. Spot price increases support the near - term contracts and suppress the far - term contracts. The market is expected to be short - term bullish with limited upside [12]. - Jujube: The jujube price is under pressure due to oversupply after the post - holiday restocking. The price is expected to continue to seek a bottom [12]. - Cotton: On March 19, the cotton price fell. Supply and demand are in a complex situation. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and investors can consider going long on dips [12]. Energy and Chemicals - Caustic Soda: The caustic soda price is expected to strengthen in exports due to the Middle - East situation, but there is a risk of a near - term contract correction [12]. - Coking Coal and Coke: The coking coal and coke market is expected to oscillate in the short term, with support from steel - mill复产. The recommended trading range for coking coal is 1000 - 1200, and for coke is 1600 - 1800 [13]. - Double - offset Paper: The double - offset paper market has a loose supply - demand relationship. The price is under pressure at the upper limit of the range, and investors can consider short - selling near the pressure level [13]. - Urea: The urea market price is weak and stable. There is a risk of a high - level correction, and attention should be paid to macro factors and demand [13]. Non - ferrous Metals - Gold and Silver: Gold and silver prices are under pressure due to the Fed's hawkish stance, high US bond yields, and a strong US dollar. They are expected to oscillate at high levels with high volatility [13]. - Copper and Aluminum: Copper and aluminum prices are under pressure due to the Fed's rate - cut expectation shift and high oil prices. Investors are advised to wait for the price to stabilize [14]. - Alumina: The alumina market has stable supply and demand. There are concerns about bauxite supply from Guinea, and investors can consider going long on dips [15]. - Rebar and Hot - rolled Coil: Rebar and hot - rolled coil prices are under pressure, but the decline is expected to be limited. The recommended trading range for rebar is 3000 - 3200, and for hot - rolled coil is 3200 - 3350 [15]. - Ferroalloys: Ferroalloys are affected by the energy premium from geopolitical conflicts but face supply - demand challenges. They are expected to oscillate, and investors should avoid chasing highs [15]. - Lithium Carbonate: The lithium carbonate price dropped significantly. Supply is expected to be more abundant, and demand has both positive and negative factors. It is recommended to be bearish in the short term [15]. 4. Options and Finance - Stock Index Options: On March 19, A - share indexes declined, and the options market showed different trends. Trend investors can focus on arbitrage opportunities, and volatility investors can sell wide - straddles to short volatility [19]. - Stock Index: The A - share market is in a volatile pattern due to the Middle - East conflict. Investors are advised to be cautious, control positions, and wait for short - term risks to be fully released [21].