Group 1 - WTI crude oil reached $65 per barrel, with a daily increase of 0.69% [1]

Core Insights - WTI crude oil experienced a significant increase of 3.00%, currently priced at $68.68 per barrel [1] - Brent crude oil also saw a rise of nearly 3%, now priced at $71.32 per barrel [1]

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming oil price adjustment on July 29, 2025, is expected to result in a price freeze, with the current trend indicating that the price reduction will not meet the standard threshold of 50 yuan per ton [1][5][7]. Price Adjustment History - In the previous adjustment (the 14th of 2025), gasoline and diesel prices decreased by 130 yuan and 125 yuan per ton, respectively, leading to a price drop of 0.1-0.12 yuan per liter [3]. - The last four price adjustments have shown a pattern of "3 increases and 1 decrease," with significant price increases observed from early June to early July, where gasoline and diesel prices rose by 560 yuan and 540 yuan per ton [3][5]. Current Market Analysis - As of July 25, 2025, the average price of crude oil is at 67.75 USD per barrel, with a change rate of -0.73%, indicating a decrease of 25 yuan per ton for gasoline and diesel [5][7]. - Recent trends in the crude oil market show a slight increase, with WTI crude oil rising by 1.2% to 66.03 USD per barrel and Brent crude oil increasing by 0.98% to 69.18 USD per barrel [5][7]. Future Predictions - The oil price adjustment mechanism suggests that the upcoming adjustment may not exceed a reduction of 50 yuan per ton, with the likelihood of a price freeze being high [5][7]. - The market remains cautious about the potential for further increases in crude oil prices, which could limit the extent of any price reductions in the upcoming adjustment [7].

Core Viewpoint - Brent crude oil has surpassed $68 per barrel, with an intraday increase of 0.16% [1] Group 1 - Brent crude oil price has reached a significant level, indicating potential market movements [1]

Group 1: Chemical Sector Performance - The chemical index and oil index experienced a comprehensive increase last week, with the chemical raw materials index rising by 1.50%, the chemical machinery index by 3.96%, the chemical pharmaceuticals index by 2.46%, and the pesticide and fertilizer index by 1.29% [1] - The top five rising petrochemical products included Vitamin B1, which increased by 12.82%, Vitamin D3 by 7.14%, and toluene diisocyanate by 4.47%, while the top five declining products included liquid chlorine, which fell by 48.51%, and hydrochloric acid by 8.29% [1] Group 2: Oil Sector Performance - International crude oil prices continued a strong trend, with WTI settling at $68.45 per barrel, up 2.16% from July 3, and Brent at $70.36 per barrel, up 3.02% from July 4 [1] - The oil processing index rose by 0.52%, the oil extraction index by 0.88%, and the oil trading index by 0.63% [1] Group 3: Capital Market Performance of Chemical Companies - The top five rising listed chemical companies in the capital market included Shangwei New Materials, which surged by 72.88%, and Hongbo New Materials, which rose by 24.726% [2] - The top five declining listed chemical companies included Ruilian New Materials, which fell by 15.98%, and Xingye Co., which dropped by 9.08% [2]

Core Viewpoint - Brent crude oil has reached $70 per barrel, with an intraday increase of 2.72% [1] Group 1 - The price of Brent crude oil has shown a significant upward movement, indicating potential market volatility and investor interest [1]

Core Insights - Brent crude oil increased by 2% to $70.02 per barrel [1] - WTI crude oil also rose by 2% to $66.7 per barrel [1]

Group 1 - WTI crude oil price increased by 2%, currently at $66.09 per barrel [1] - Brent crude oil price rose by 1.9%, now at $68.22 per barrel [1]

Core Viewpoint - Brent crude oil has risen to over $68 per barrel, with an intraday increase of 1.33% [1] Group 1 - Brent crude oil price reached $68 per barrel [1] - The intraday increase in Brent crude oil price was 1.33% [1]

Group 1 - WTI crude oil has surpassed $65 per barrel, with an intraday increase of 0.56% [1]