Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The short - term iron ore supply - demand is expected to be balanced and tight, with slow supply growth and strong domestic demand. The short - term iron ore futures price is expected to fluctuate at a high level [1][2]. - The price will fluctuate in a strong range. The main contract of Dalian iron ore futures will be in the range of 775 - 805 yuan/ton, corresponding to the overseas market price of about 101 - 105 US dollars/ton [3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Logic - Last week, the Sino - US tariff policy was implemented, and the domestic short - term macro entered a window period. The market focused more on the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation. Affected by the weakening terminal demand and the exchange's suppression of coking coal speculation, the iron ore price declined. But high blast - furnace profits and short - process losses at off - peak electricity prices are expected to keep domestic demand at a relatively high level in the short term, and the supply - side recovery pressure is not large, with a phased balance in iron ore supply and demand and stable port inventories [1]. Supply - Overseas ore shipments will gradually enter the seasonal recovery cycle, but the overall month - on - month growth rate is low. After the maintenance of Australian BHP and FMG mines ended, shipments did not recover quickly. Brazilian shipments remained at a moderately high level this period. Due to the decline in shipments in July, the short - term arrivals in August are expected to be low, and the actual supply - side pressure is not prominent [1]. Demand - The daily average pig iron output in China ended three consecutive weeks of decline and rebounded slightly, with the current daily average pig iron output at 240.66 (month - on - month +0.34). The current profitability of steel mills is high, blast - furnace profits are considerable, and short - process steelmaking is in full - scale loss. Short - term iron ore demand remains resilient, and high domestic demand strongly supports prices. Later, attention should be paid to whether pig iron production can maintain a high - level upward trend and the military parade production - restriction in North China [2]. Inventory - The daily consumption of imported ore at steel mills remains high, and the inventory at steel mills has been rising month - on - month and is higher than the same period last year. Due to the increase in arrivals, port inventories have slightly accumulated this period. In the future, with the decline in arrivals and high pig iron production, short - term inventories are expected to remain stable or decline slightly [2].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - The current coal - coke market is oscillating due to cost support, emotional resilience, and a weak supply - demand balance. Without new negative factors, coal prices may continue to oscillate [1]. - After the US - Russia talks, the risk - aversion sentiment has cooled. Coupled with the Fed's interest - rate cut, gold is expected to be oscillating with a downward bias in the medium term [1]. - Due to the off - season of high temperature and heavy rain and the sluggish real estate market, the steel market's supply - demand pressure has increased in the short term, and steel prices may oscillate weakly. However, the supply - demand pressure may ease around late August and early September, and the price movement range may be limited [3]. - The supply of iron ore may increase, demand may slightly rise, and the inventory may slightly decrease. Therefore, iron ore prices are expected to oscillate [3]. - The significant increase in US sales data and PPI has led to a revision of the expected interest - rate cut, but the probability of a September rate cut remains above 80%. The falling US dollar index supports precious metals, and silver is expected to oscillate with an upward bias [4]. - The short - term supply of live pigs exceeds demand. It is recommended to go long at low prices and set stop - loss and take - profit levels. Pig farmers can choose to sell for hedging according to the slaughter schedule [4]. - The export of Malaysian palm oil has increased, and affected by the plantation investigation in Indonesia, palm oil prices have broken through previous highs. The domestic market shows high - level oscillation [5]. - The short - term spot price of soybean meal will experience a phased correction, while the medium - to - long - term price center will gradually rise [7]. - The domestic soda ash market price is oscillating at a low level, with high supply and tepid demand. The 01 contract is expected to oscillate in the short term [7]. - The domestic methanol market has high - level inventory accumulation. The 01 contract is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [8]. - For short - term national bonds, it is recommended to go long on short - term bonds and short long - term bonds. National bonds are expected to oscillate with a downward bias [9]. - The polypropylene market is in weak consolidation, and the 01 contract is expected to oscillate in the short term [9]. - Crude oil has no upward momentum in the short term and should be treated with a downward - oscillating view [11]. - The supply - demand situation of PX has a marginal weakening. PX prices are expected to oscillate with a downward bias [12]. - The asphalt market's supply is stable, but demand cannot be effectively released due to rainfall and funding shortages. The overall fundamentals have weakened [12]. 3. Summary by Commodity Coal and Coke - **Coking Coal**: Independent coking enterprises' capacity utilization is 74.34% (+0.31%), daily coke output is 65.38 (+0.28), coke inventory is 62.51 (-7.22), coking coal total inventory is 976.88 (-11.04), and coking coal available days are 11.2 days (-0.18 days) [1]. Metals - **Rebar**: 247 steel mills' blast furnace operating rate is 83.59% (-0.16 ppts), blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization is 90.22% (+0.13 ppts), steel mill profitability is 65.8% (-2.60 ppts), and daily hot - metal output is 240.66 tons (+0.34 tons, +11.89 tons YoY) [3]. - **Iron Ore**: The total inventory of imported iron ore at 45 ports is 13819.27 tons (+107.00 tons), daily port clearance volume is 334.67 tons (+12.82 tons), and the number of ships at ports is 93 (-12) [3]. - **Silver**: US retail sales in July increased by 0.5% MoM, and the year - on - year increase reached 3.9%. After inflation adjustment, the real retail sales increased by 1.2% YoY, achieving positive growth for ten consecutive months [4]. Agricultural Products - **Live Pigs**: As of August 15, the average slaughter weight of live pigs is 123.23 kg (-0.09 kg), the weekly slaughter operating rate is 28.37% (+0.16%), the profit of purchasing piglets for breeding is - 204.05 yuan/pig (-17.142.97 yuan/pig), the profit of self - breeding and self - raising is 11.83 yuan/pig (-15.59 yuan/pig), and the price of piglets is 383.33 yuan/pig (-30.48 yuan/pig) [4]. - **Palm Oil**: From August 1 to 15, the export volume of Malaysian palm oil is expected to be 724191 tons, a 16.5% increase compared to the same period last month [5]. - **Soybean Meal**: As of August 15, the inventory days of soybean meal in domestic feed enterprises are 8.35 days (-0.02 days MoM, +9.21% YoY) [7]. Chemicals - **Soda Ash**: The national mainstream price of heavy - grade soda ash is 1326 yuan/ton, the weekly output is 76.13 tons (+2.24% WoW), the total inventory of soda ash manufacturers is 189.38 tons (+1.54% WoW), the operating rate of float glass is 75.34% (+0.15% WoW), the average price of national float glass is 1160 yuan/ton (-4 yuan/ton DoD), and the total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises is 6342.6 million heavy - boxes (+2.55% WoW) [7]. - **Methanol**: The port sample inventory of Chinese methanol is 102.18 tons (+9.63 tons WoW), the sample production enterprise inventory is 29.56 tons (+0.19 tons WoW), the sample enterprise orders to be delivered are 21.94 tons (-2.14 tons WoW), the market price of methanol in Jiangsu Taicang is 2325 yuan/ton (-25 yuan/ton), the methanol capacity utilization rate is 82.4% (+0.97% WoW), and the downstream total capacity utilization rate is 72.36% (-0.34% WoW) [8]. - **Polypropylene**: The mainstream price of East China stretch - grade polypropylene is 7051 yuan/ton (-5 yuan/ton), the polypropylene capacity utilization rate is 76.92% (-1.58% DoD), the average operating rate of downstream industries is 49.35% (+0.45 ppts WoW), the commercial inventory of polypropylene is 82.72 tons (-2.92 tons WoW), and the inventory of two major oil companies' polyolefins is 76.5 tons (-1 ton WoW) [9]. - **PX**: The load of the Chinese PX industry has increased by 3.2% to 84.3(+2.3)%, and the load of the Asian PX industry has increased by 0.2% to 73.6% [12]. - **Asphalt**: As of August 13, the operating rate of domestic asphalt sample enterprises is 32.9% (+1.2% WoW). As of August 15, the weekly inventory of domestic asphalt is 58.5 tons (+3 tons WoW), the sample factory inventory is 71.1 tons (+3.2 tons WoW), and the domestic social inventory of asphalt is 134.3 tons (-2.4 tons WoW) [12]. Energy - **Crude Oil**: As of August 15, the number of US online drilling oil wells is 412, an increase of 1 compared to the previous week and a decrease of 71 compared to the same period last year [11].

Group 1: Report Core Information - There is no report industry investment rating provided in the content [1][2][3] Group 2: Core View - In the short term, prices may continue to rise due to the implementation of mine shutdowns in Jiangxi, the expectation of the peak season for end - users in the fourth quarter, and the boost of bullish sentiment. In the long - term, since the current shutdown targets the mine end rather than the salt end, compliant mines in the region, Australian mines, and salt lakes at home and abroad will all supplement the resource end, and the impact on the supply - demand balance is limited [3] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Lithium Compounds - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price is 78,000 yuan/ton, up 3,500 yuan; SMM industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price is 75,800 yuan/ton, up 3,500 yuan. The price difference between battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate is 2,200 yuan/ton [1][2] Lithium Ore - Lithium spodumene concentrate (CIF China) price is 910 dollars, up 70 dollars; lithium mica (Li20:1.5% - 2.0%) price is 1,215 dollars, up 60 dollars; lithium mica (Li20:2.0% - 2.5%) price is 1,950 dollars, up 75 dollars; petalite (Li20:6% - 7%) price is 6,700 dollars, up 450 dollars; petalite (Li20:7% - 8%) price is 7,775 dollars, up 525 dollars [1][2] Lithium Carbonate Futures - Lithium carbonate 2508 closed at 86,140 yuan/ton, up 10.89%; lithium carbonate 2509 closed at 82,560 yuan/ton, up 2.51%; lithium carbonate 2510 closed at 82,700 yuan/ton, up 2.33%; lithium carbonate 2511 closed at 82,520 yuan/ton, up 2%; lithium carbonate 2512 closed at 81,920 yuan/ton, up 1.01% [1] Cathode Materials - The average price of lithium iron phosphate (power type) is 34,325 yuan/ton, up 845 yuan; the average price of ternary material 811 (polycrystalline/power type) is 145,770 yuan/ton, up 250 yuan; the average price of ternary material 523 (single - crystal/power type) is 118,295 yuan/ton, up 1,000 yuan; the average price of ternary material 613 (single - crystal/power type) is 123,185 yuan/ton, up 400 yuan [2] Price Spreads - The price difference between battery - grade lithium carbonate and the main contract is - 4,520 yuan/ton, with a change of 1,980 yuan; the price difference between the near - month and the first - continuous contract is - 140 yuan/ton, with a change of 220 yuan; the price difference between the near - month and the second - continuous contract is 40 yuan/ton, with a change of 480 yuan [2] Inventory - The total inventory (weekly, tons) is 142,418 tons, up 692 tons; the smelter inventory (weekly, tons) is 50,999 tons, down 959 tons; the downstream inventory (weekly, tons) is 48,159 tons, up 2,271 tons; other inventory (weekly, tons) is 43,260 tons, down 620 tons; the registered warehouse receipts (daily, tons) is 20,829 tons, up 1,440 tons [2] Profit Estimation - The cash cost of purchasing lithium spodumene concentrate externally is 78,069 yuan, and the profit is - 1,176 yuan; the profit of purchasing lithium mica concentrate externally is - 5,942 yuan [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Views of the Report - For PTA, due to sustained low processing margins, recent changes in PTA plants have increased. However, in terms of price, the cost side lacks support and downstream polyester demand is average during the off - season. It is expected that the PTA spot price will fluctuate in the short term, and the spot basis will stabilize. Attention should be paid to subsequent PTA plant and downstream polyester load changes [5]. - For MEG, the port inventory will be adjusted widely within the month, and the increase lacks sustainability. The arrival volume of foreign ships will decrease around the middle of the month. The supply - demand structure of ethylene glycol will be basically balanced from August to September, and demand support will gradually strengthen over time. The fundamental structure of ethylene glycol is moderately positive, and it is expected that the short - term low - level support for ethylene glycol will be strong. Follow - up attention should be paid to plant changes [7]. - Short - term commodity markets are greatly affected by the macro - level. Attention should be paid to the cost side, and for the upward rebound of the market, attention should be paid to the upper resistance level [10]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Previous Day's Review - No relevant content provided 3.2. Daily Tips - PTA: The PTA futures followed the cost side down yesterday. The spot market negotiation atmosphere was average, with polyester factories as the main buyers. The spot basis was differentiated. The mainstream spot basis today is 09 - 14. The spot price is 4646, and the 09 - contract basis is 6, with the futures price at a discount. PTA factory inventory is 3.7 days, a decrease of 0.12 days compared to the previous period. The 20 - day moving average is downward, and the closing price is below the 20 - day moving average. The main position is net short, and short positions are increasing [5]. - MEG: On Thursday, the price of ethylene glycol adjusted at a low level, and the market trading was active. The night - session ethylene glycol market adjusted narrowly. In the morning, affected by the Shenghong Refining and Chemical plant, the market briefly rebounded, and buying interest was active. Then the market declined and adjusted, and polyester factories actively participated in price - fixing in the afternoon. The spot basis strengthened synchronously, and by the end of the session, the spot negotiation price was at a premium of 85 - 88 yuan/ton to the 09 - contract. In terms of US dollars, the external market price of ethylene glycol adjusted at a low level, and the recent mainstream trading price of ship cargoes was around 522 - 526 US dollars/ton, with transactions around 522 - 524 US dollars/ton, and some traders participated in purchases. The spot price is 4465, and the 09 - contract basis is 98, with the futures price at a discount. The total inventory in the East China region is 47.22 tons, an increase of 4.48 tons compared to the previous period. The 20 - day moving average is downward, and the closing price is below the 20 - day moving average. The main position is net short, and short positions are decreasing [7][8]. 3.3. Today's Focus - No relevant content provided 3.4. Fundamental Data - PTA Supply - Demand Balance Sheet: It shows the supply - demand data of PTA from January 2024 to December 2025, including PTA production capacity, load, output, import, total supply, polyester production, PTA consumption, and ending inventory [11]. - Ethylene Glycol Supply - Demand Balance Sheet: It presents the supply - demand data of ethylene glycol from January 2024 to December 2025, including ethylene glycol total operating rate, output, import, total supply, polyester production, ethylene glycol consumption, and port inventory [12]. 3.5. Price - The report provides data on bottle - chip spot prices, production margins, capacity utilization, and inventory from 2020 to 2025. It also shows the price spreads of PTA (TA1 - 5, TA5 - 9, TA9 - 1), PTA basis, MEG month - to - month spreads (EG1 - 5, EG5 - 9, EG9 - 1), MEG basis, spot spreads (TA - EG, p - xylene processing spread) [14][17][21][22][24][27][30][34][37]. 3.6. Inventory Analysis - The report analyzes the inventory of PTA, MEG, PET slices, and various types of polyester fibers from 2021 to 2025, including factory - level inventory and port inventory [40][41][43]. 3.7. Polyester Upstream and Downstream开工 - It shows the operating rates of PTA, p - xylene, ethylene glycol, polyester factories, and PTA - related industries from 2020 to 2025 [51][55]. 3.8. Processing Fees and Profits - The report provides data on PTA processing fees, MEG production profits from different production methods (methanol - based, coal - based syngas, naphtha - integrated, ethylene - based), and production margins of polyester fibers (short - fiber, DTY, POY, FDY) from 2022 to 2025 [59][62][65].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude Oil: Cautiously bearish [1][5] - LPG: Hold long positions [1] - L: Consolidating on the short - side, consider buying on dips [1] - PP: Consolidating on the short - side, consider buying on dips [1] - PVC: Cautiously bearish [1] - PX: Cautiously bearish [1] - PTA: Cautiously bearish [1] - Ethylene Glycol (MEG): Cautiously bearish [2] - Methanol: Cautiously bearish [2] - Urea: Cautiously bearish [2] - Asphalt: Cautiously bearish [2] - Propylene: Consolidating on the short - side, consider buying on dips [2] 2. Core Views of the Report - **Crude Oil**: Supply surplus pressure is rising, and the support from the peak season is weakening. OPEC+ production increase exerts downward pressure. Focus on the US - Russia talks on Friday. Consider buying put options [1][5]. - **LPG**: High basis and improved fundamentals lead to a short - term rebound. Hold long positions [1]. - **L**: The main contract is changing, and the spot price is stable. The basis is strengthening. With the approaching of the agricultural film peak season, consider buying on dips [1]. - **PP**: The spot price is slightly falling, and the 09 basis is strengthening. Although the downstream demand recovers slowly, the technical bottom provides support. Consider buying on dips [1]. - **PVC**: Social inventory has been accumulating for 8 consecutive weeks, and the warehouse receipts are increasing significantly. Wait for a rebound to go short [1]. - **PX**: The supply - demand tight balance is expected to ease, and the inventory is still relatively high. The oil price is oscillating weakly. Consider taking profit on short positions and put options, and look for opportunities to sell call options [1]. - **PTA**: The spot processing fee is weakening, and the supply pressure is expected to increase. The demand is in the off - season. Consider taking profit on short positions, buying put options, and look for opportunities to go long on dips [1]. - **MEG**: The domestic production is slightly increasing, but the arrival and import are lower than the same period. The downstream is in the off - season. Consider looking for opportunities to sell call options [2]. - **Methanol**: The supply pressure is increasing, and the demand is weakening. The social inventory is accumulating. Consider taking profit on 09 short positions, looking for low - buying opportunities for 01, and taking profit on MA9 - 1 reverse spreads [2]. - **Urea**: The production is at a high level, and the domestic demand is weak, but the export is relatively good. Consider taking profit on 09 short positions and looking for low - buying opportunities for 01 [2]. - **Asphalt**: The supply is increasing, and the demand is decreasing. The raw material supply is sufficient, and the valuation is high. Consider shorting with a light position [2]. - **Propylene**: The PDH cost support is weakening, but the supply pressure may ease marginally. The downstream is entering the peak season. Consider buying on dips [2]. 3. Summaries According to the Directory Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices rebounded. WTI rose 0.61%, Brent rose 1.84%, and SC fell 0.88% [4]. - **Basic Logic**: The support from the peak season is declining, and the OPEC+ production increase exerts pressure. The oil price still has room to decline, and it may fall to around $60 in the medium - to - long term. Focus on the US - Russia talks on Friday [5]. - **Fundamentals**: The IEA expects global crude oil supply to increase by 2.5 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.9 million barrels per day in 2026. OPEC's August production was 27.543 million barrels per day, a month - on - month increase of 263,000 barrels per day. The demand is expected to grow, but the inventory in the US increased last week [6]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Consider buying put options. Focus on the range of [475 - 495] for SC [7]. LPG - **Market Review**: On August 14, the PG main contract closed at 3,832 yuan/ton, a 0.26% increase. The spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China were 4,420 ( - 10), 4,401 ( + 0), and 4,365 ( + 5) yuan/ton respectively [9]. - **Basic Logic**: The cost - end oil price is weak, but the fundamentals are good. The basis is high, and the supply and inventory are both decreasing. The short - term rebound is expected [10]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold long positions. Focus on the range of [3,850 - 3,950] for PG [11]. L - **Market Review**: The L2601 contract closed at 7,285 yuan/ton, and the North China Ningmei price was 7,290 yuan/ton (unchanged day - on - day) [15]. - **Industry News**: The polyethylene market was strong this week. Although the supply was high, the pressure is expected to ease with more maintenance. The demand is increasing, and the inventory is decreasing [16]. - **Basic Logic**: The main contract is changing, and the spot price is stable. The basis is strengthening. With the approaching of the agricultural film peak season, the fundamentals are expected to improve. Consider buying on dips [17]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Consider buying on dips. Focus on the range of [7,250 - 7,450] for L [17]. PP - **Market Review**: The PP2601 closed at 7,085 yuan/ton, and the East China drawn wire spot price was 7,056 yuan/ton [22]. - **Industry News**: The polypropylene spot price was slightly adjusted this week. The upstream raw materials are expected to be favorable, but the supply - demand fundamentals have limited driving force [23]. - **Basic Logic**: The spot price is slightly falling, and the 09 basis is strengthening. The upstream maintenance is high, and the downstream demand recovers slowly. Consider buying on dips [24]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Consider buying on dips. Focus on the range of [7,050 - 7,200] for PP [24]. PVC - **Market Review**: The V2509 closed at 4,970 yuan/ton, and the warehouse receipts increased by 3,239 lots [29]. - **Industry News**: There was no new enterprise maintenance this week. The supply - demand contradiction persists, and the inventory is accumulating. The spot price is expected to be stable [30]. - **Basic Logic**: Social inventory has been accumulating for 8 consecutive weeks, and the warehouse receipts are increasing significantly. Wait for a rebound to go short [31]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait for a rebound to go short. Focus on the range of [4,900 - 5,100] for V [31]. PX - **Market Review**: On August 8, the PX spot price in East China was 7,015 yuan/ton, and the PX09 contract closed at 6,726 ( - 30) yuan/ton [35]. - **Basic Logic**: The supply - side changes are limited, and the demand - side PTA processing fee is low with increased maintenance. The supply - demand tight balance is expected to ease, and the inventory is still high. The oil price is oscillating weakly. Consider taking profit on short positions and put options, and look for opportunities to sell call options [36]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Take profit on short positions and put options. Look for opportunities to sell call options. Focus on the range of [6,600 - 6,720] for PX [37]. PTA - **Market Review**: On August 8, the PTA spot price in East China was 4,670 ( - 15) yuan/ton, and the TA09 closed at 4,684 ( - 4) yuan/ton [39]. - **Basic Logic**: The PTA processing fee is low, and the supply - side maintenance is increasing. The demand is in the off - season. The supply pressure is expected to increase, and the cost support is weakening. Consider taking profit on short positions, buying put options, and look for opportunities to go long on dips [40]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Take profit on short positions gradually, buy put options, and pay close attention to the US - Russia Alaska talks. Look for opportunities to go long on dips for TA. Focus on the range of [4,660 - 4,730] for TA [41]. MEG - **Market Review**: On August 8, the East China ethylene glycol spot price was 4,456 ( - 19) yuan/ton, and the EG09 closed at 4,384 ( - 12) yuan/ton [43]. - **Basic Logic**: The domestic production is slightly increasing, but the arrival and import are lower than the same period. The downstream is in the off - season. The 8 - month supply - demand is in a tight balance, and the inventory is relatively low. Consider looking for opportunities to sell call options [44]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Look for opportunities to sell call options. Focus on the range of [4,350 - 4,390] for EG [45]. Methanol - **Market Review**: On August 8, the East China methanol spot price was 2,393 ( - 3) yuan/ton, and the methanol main 09 contract closed at 2,383 ( - 5) yuan/ton [46]. - **Basic Logic**: The domestic maintenance devices are resuming production, and the overseas methanol devices are operating at a high load. The supply pressure is increasing, and the demand is weakening. The social inventory is accumulating. Consider taking profit on 09 short positions, looking for low - buying opportunities for 01, and taking profit on MA9 - 1 reverse spreads [47]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Take profit on 09 short positions gradually. The downside space for 01 may be limited. Look for low - buying opportunities for 01. Take profit on MA9 - 1 reverse spreads in batches. Focus on the range of [2,420 - 2,460] for MA [48]. Urea - **Market Review**: On August 8, the small - particle urea spot price in Shandong was 1,760 ( - 20) yuan/ton, and the urea main contract closed at 1,728 ( - 9) yuan/ton [50]. - **Basic Logic**: The urea device operating load is expected to increase, and the supply pressure is rising. The domestic industrial and agricultural demand is weak, but the export is relatively good. The cost support exists. Consider taking profit on 09 short positions and looking for low - buying opportunities for 01 [51]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Take profit on 09 short positions. Pay attention to the small peak of autumn fertilizer use for urea and look for low - buying opportunities for 01. Focus on the range of [1,725 - 1,755] for UR [52]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: No specific market review content provided for asphalt. - **Basic Logic**: The short - term oil price has stabilized but still has room to decline. The raw material supply is sufficient, and the supply is increasing while the demand is decreasing. The valuation is high. Consider shorting with a light position [2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Short with a light position. Propylene - **Market Review**: No specific market review content provided for propylene. - **Basic Logic**: The Shandong spot price decreased slightly, and the East China spot price increased. The 8 - month propane CP price decreased rapidly, weakening the PDH cost support. The supply pressure may ease marginally, and the downstream is entering the peak season. Consider buying on dips [2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: The absolute price is low. Consider buying on dips.

Group 1 - The company expects a decline in net profit for 1H25, with a forecasted net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.65 billion yuan, down approximately 38% year-on-year, and a non-recurring net profit of 4.4 billion yuan, down 39% year-on-year, primarily due to falling coal prices and weak demand leading to a decrease in coal sales [1] - The market is experiencing a loose supply-demand situation, which has pressured coking coal prices. National coal production increased by 5.4% year-on-year in 1H25, while demand remained weak, with power generation down 2.4% and crude steel production down 3.0% year-on-year [1] - The company's coal sales declined due to weak demand, with total coal sales in 1H25 down 4.9% year-on-year to 64.56 million tons, despite a 6.5% increase in coal production [1] Group 2 - Since 3Q25, coal prices have rebounded due to increased demand for electricity during peak season, with the price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal rising from 615 yuan/ton at the end of June to 694 yuan/ton as of August 13, indicating a potential recovery in company profits [2] - The expectation of further tightening supply in the domestic market may lead to a more balanced coal supply-demand situation, supporting a sustained increase in thermal coal prices and improving company profitability compared to 2Q25 [2] Group 3 - The company's earnings forecast and valuation remain largely unchanged, with the current stock price corresponding to a P/E ratio of 14.3x/12.2x for A-shares and 9.9x/8.1x for H-shares for 2025E/26E [3] - The target price for A/H shares is maintained at 16.00 yuan for A-shares and 10.00 HKD for H-shares, implying a 20% upside for A-shares and a 3% upside for H-shares based on the 2025E/26E P/E ratios [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Industrial silicon supply production scheduling has increased, demand recovery is at a low level, and cost support has risen. Industrial silicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 8640 - 9040 [6]. - For polysilicon, supply production scheduling continues to increase, demand shows continuous recovery overall, and cost support remains stable. Polysilicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 50315 - 53285 [8]. - The main bullish factors are cost - upward support and manufacturers' shutdown and production - reduction plans; the main bearish factors are slow post - holiday demand recovery and strong supply but weak demand in downstream polysilicon. The main logic is that capacity mismatch leads to strong supply and weak demand, and the downward trend is difficult to change [11][12]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Daily Views - Industrial Silicon - **Fundamentals**: Last week, industrial silicon supply was 84,000 tons, a 3.70% increase; demand was 78,000 tons, an 11.43% increase. Polysilicon inventory is at a high level, silicon wafers and battery cells are in a loss state, while components are profitable. Silicone inventory is at a low level, with a production profit of 479 yuan/ton, and its comprehensive开工率 is 74.84%, flat compared to the previous period and higher than the historical average. Aluminum alloy ingot inventory is at a high level, with an import loss of 612 yuan/ton, and the recycled aluminum开工率 is at a low level. The cost of sample oxygen - passing 553 production in Xinjiang is in a loss state, and the cost support during the wet season has weakened [6]. - **Basis**: On August 12, the spot price of non - oxygen - passing in East China was 9200 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 11 - contract was 360 yuan/ton, with the spot at a premium to the futures [6]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory was 547,000 tons, a 1.30% increase; sample enterprise inventory was 170,050 tons, a 0.81% decrease; major port inventory was 118,000 tons, a 0.84% decrease [6]. - **Disk**: MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed below MA20 [6]. - **Main Position**: The main position is net short, and short positions are increasing [6]. - **Expectation**: Industrial silicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 8640 - 9040 [6]. 3.2 Daily Views - Polysilicon - **Fundamentals**: Last week, polysilicon production was 29,400 tons, a 10.94% increase, and the August production schedule is expected to be 130,500 tons, a 22.76% increase compared to the previous month. Silicon wafer production, battery cell production, and component production are showing different trends. The average cost of N - type polysilicon is 36,280 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 9,720 yuan/ton [8]. - **Basis**: On August 12, the price of N - type dense material was 46,000 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 11 - contract was - 4800 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [8]. - **Inventory**: Weekly inventory was 233,000 tons, a 1.74% increase, at a high level compared to the same period in history [8]. - **Disk**: MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed above MA20 [8]. - **Main Position**: The main position is net long, and long positions are decreasing [8]. - **Expectation**: Polysilicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 50315 - 53285 [8]. 3.3 Market Overview - **Industrial Silicon**: The prices of most futures contracts decreased, and the basis, inventory, production, and开工率 of different regions and specifications showed different changes [15]. - **Polysilicon**: The prices of most futures contracts decreased, and the prices, production, inventory, and profit of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components also changed [17]. 3.4 Other Charts and Tables - **Industrial Silicon Price - Basis and Delivery Product Spread Trends**: Showed the historical trends of the basis and the spread between 421 and 553 of industrial silicon [20]. - **Industrial Silicon Inventory**: Displayed the historical inventory changes of industrial silicon in different regions and types [22]. - **Industrial Silicon Production and Capacity Utilization Trends**: Presented the historical production and开工率 changes of industrial silicon in different regions and specifications [26]. - **Industrial Silicon Component Cost Trends**: Showed the historical price trends of electricity, silica, graphite electrodes, and reducing agents in the main production areas [31]. - **Industrial Silicon Cost - Sample Region Trends**: Displayed the historical cost and profit trends of industrial silicon in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Xinjiang [33]. - **Industrial Silicon Weekly and Monthly Supply - Demand Balance Tables**: Presented the weekly and monthly supply - demand balance situations of industrial silicon [35][38]. - **Industrial Silicon Downstream - Organic Silicon**: Included price, production, import - export, and inventory trends of DMC and its downstream products [41][43][46]. - **Industrial Silicon Downstream - Aluminum Alloy**: Included price, supply, inventory, production, and demand trends related to aluminum alloy [49][52][54]. - **Industrial Silicon Downstream - Polysilicon**: Included cost, price, inventory, production, supply - demand balance, and trends of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components [60][63][66].

1. Investment Ratings - No investment ratings for the industries are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon market shows both supply and demand growth. Large - scale enterprises are resuming production, and the resumption of polysilicon and organic silicon production supports the demand side. The market is expected to reach a tight - balance state. However, inventory and order pressures are emerging. The main price fluctuation range is likely to be between 8,000 - 9,500 yuan/ton. If the price drops to the low level of 8,000 - 8,500 yuan/ton, investors can consider buying on dips. The main contract has shifted to SI2511, and investors should pay attention to the high position of the 09 contract and control positions and manage risks in advance [1]. Polysilicon - In August, the supply and demand of polysilicon both increase, but the supply growth rate is higher, and there is still pressure on inventory accumulation. If there is new progress in capacity integration or clearance, polysilicon prices may rise again. Otherwise, it may fluctuate and decline under the pressure of inventory and warehouse receipts. The main price fluctuation range is likely to be between 45,000 - 58,000 yuan/ton. After the price returns to the lower edge of the cost range, investors can buy on dips. It is recommended to buy put options to short at high prices. Attention should be paid to the high position of the 09 contract [2]. Soda Ash - The weekly production of soda ash has rebounded significantly, and the inventory has returned to the accumulation pattern, with an obvious overall surplus in the fundamentals. The spot sales have weakened recently. In the medium - term, after the photovoltaic installation rush in the second quarter, the growth of photovoltaic glass production capacity has slowed down, and the float glass production capacity is flat with supply - demand pressure in the future. There is no growth expectation for the overall demand of soda ash. Without actual capacity withdrawal or load reduction, the inventory will be further pressured. It is recommended to wait for a new opportunity to short [3]. Glass - The glass market has seen continuous weakening in the recent market, with a significant weakening in spot transactions and a continuous negative feedback in the market. The inventory has shifted from manufacturers to middle - stream traders and futures - cash traders. The deep - processing orders are weak, and the rigid demand for glass is under pressure. In the long - term, the real - estate cycle is at the bottom, and the industry needs capacity clearance. It is recommended to stop profiting on previous short positions and wait for new opportunities [3]. Natural Rubber - On the supply side, labor shortages in Cambodia and disrupted rubber - tapping in Thailand have led to stronger raw material procurement prices. On the demand side, the replacement demand has a good performance, and the market trading activity is expected to increase. The winter snow - tire agents are in the stocking stage, and the order activity is expected to rise. In the short - term, with the concentrated release of supply - side benefits and the continuous reduction of spot inventory, rubber prices are expected to be strong. Investors should pay attention to the raw material supply during the peak production season in the main producing areas and consider shorting if the raw material supply is smooth [5]. Logs - The log futures were weak yesterday. The main benchmark delivery product's spot price remained unchanged, and the new round of foreign - market quotes remained the same. Last week, the inventory decreased significantly, and the demand remained flat. Fundamentally, the reduction of available goods of some specifications and the price increase of foreign - market quotes have supported the cost. The demand is strong, and the inventory has decreased due to less unloading at ports and strong outbound volume. The short - term market is expected to be strongly volatile, and investors are advised to buy on dips [7]. 3. Summary by Catalogs Industrial Silicon Spot Prices and Basis - On August 12, the price of East China oxygen - passing SI5530 industrial silicon was 9,400 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the basis (based on oxygen - passing SI5530) increased by 160 yuan/ton to 560 yuan/ton, a 40% increase. The price of East China SI4210 industrial silicon was 9,750 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis (based on SI4210) increased by 160 yuan/ton to 110 yuan/ton, a 320% increase. The price of Xinjiang 99 silicon increased by 100 yuan/ton to 8,800 yuan/ton, a 1.15% increase; the basis (Xinjiang) increased by 260 yuan/ton to 760 yuan/ton, a 52% increase [1]. Monthly Spreads - The spread of 2508 - 2509 increased by 65 yuan/ton to 0 yuan/ton, a 100% increase; the spread of 2509 - 2510 decreased by 5 yuan/ton to - 20 yuan/ton, a 33.33% decrease; etc. [1]. Fundamental Data (Monthly) - The national industrial silicon production was 33.83 million tons, an increase of 1.06 million tons or 3.23% from the previous month. Xinjiang's production decreased by 2.70 million tons to 15.03 million tons, a 15.21% decrease; Yunnan's production increased by 2.49 million tons to 4.12 million tons, a 153.86% increase; Sichuan's production increased by 1.15 million tons to 4.85 million tons, a 31.05% increase. The national operating rate was 52.61%, an increase of 1.27 percentage points or 2.47% [1]. Inventory Changes - Xinjiang's inventory decreased by 0.12 million tons to 11.69 million tons, a 1.02% decrease; the social inventory increased by 0.70 million tons to 54.70 million tons, a 1.30% increase [1]. Polysilicon Spot Prices and Basis - On August 12, the average price of N - type re -投料 was 47,000 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of N - type granular silicon was 44,500 yuan/ton, unchanged; the N - type material basis (average price) increased by 1,185 yuan/ton to - 4,800 yuan/ton, a 19.80% increase [2]. Futures Prices and Monthly Spreads - The main contract price decreased by 1,185 yuan/ton to 51,800 yuan/ton, a 2.24% decrease; the spread of the current month - the first - continuous contract increased by 1,280 yuan/ton to - 1,295 yuan/ton, a 49.71% increase [2]. Fundamental Data (Weekly and Monthly) - The weekly silicon wafer production was 12.02 GW, an increase of 1.02 GW or 9.27% from the previous week; the monthly polysilicon production was 10.10 million tons, an increase of 0.49 million tons or 5.10% from the previous month [2]. Inventory Changes - The polysilicon inventory increased by 0.40 million tons to 23.30 million tons, a 1.75% increase; the silicon wafer inventory increased by 0.96 million GW to 19.11 million GW, a 5.29% increase [2]. Glass and Soda Ash Glass - related Prices and Spreads - The North China glass quotation was 1,170 yuan/ton, unchanged; the East China quotation decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,240 yuan/ton, a 0.80% decrease; the 2505 contract price increased by 21 yuan/ton to 1,330 yuan/ton, a 1.60% increase; the 2509 contract price increased by 5 yuan/ton to 1,073 yuan/ton, a 0.47% increase [3]. Soda Ash - related Prices and Spreads - The North China soda ash quotation was 1,350 yuan/ton, unchanged; the Northwest quotation decreased by 30 yuan/ton to 1,050 yuan/ton, a 2.78% decrease; the 2505 contract price increased by 62 yuan/ton to 1,462 yuan/ton, a 4.43% increase; the 2509 contract price increased by 41 yuan/ton to 1,292 yuan/ton, a 2.93% increase [3]. Supply - The soda ash operating rate was 85.41%, an increase of 5.14 percentage points or 6.40% from the previous period; the weekly soda ash production was 74.47 million tons, an increase of 4.5 million tons or 6.42% [3]. Inventory - The glass factory inventory increased by 234,800 heavy boxes to 6,184,700 heavy boxes, a 3.95% increase; the soda ash factory inventory increased by 6.9 million tons to 186.51 million tons, a 3.86% increase [3]. Real - estate Data (Monthly Year - on - Year) - The new construction area decreased by 0.09% year - on - year, an improvement of 0.09 percentage points from the previous month; the construction area increased by 0.05% year - on - year, a decrease of 2.43 percentage points from the previous month [3]. Natural Rubber Spot Prices and Basis - On August 12, the price of Yunnan state - owned whole - latex rubber (SCRWF) in Shanghai was 14,750 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan/ton or 0.34% from the previous day; the whole - latex basis (switched to the 2509 contract) decreased by 55 yuan/ton to - 1,110 yuan/ton, a 5.21% decrease; the Thai standard mixed rubber quotation was 14,550 yuan/ton, an increase of 150 yuan/ton or 1.04% [5]. Monthly Spreads - The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 40 yuan/ton to - 1,025 yuan/ton, a 4.06% decrease; the 1 - 5 spread increased by 15 yuan/ton to - 90 yuan/ton, a 14.29% increase [5]. Fundamental Data - In June, Thailand's rubber production was 392,600 tons, an increase of 120,400 tons or 44.23% from the previous month; Indonesia's production was 176,200 tons, a decrease of 24,100 tons or - 12.03% [5]. Inventory Changes - The bonded - area inventory decreased by 8,614 tons to 631,770 tons, a 1.35% decrease; the natural rubber factory - warehouse futures inventory in the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 2,519 tons to 42,235 tons, a 6.34% increase [5]. Logs Futures and Spot Prices - On August 12, the price of the 2509 log contract was 824.5 yuan/cubic meter, a decrease of 8 yuan/cubic meter or 0.96% from the previous day; the price of the 2511 contract was 845.5 yuan/cubic meter, a decrease of 1 yuan/cubic meter or 0.12% [7]. Cost and Supply - The RMB - US dollar exchange rate was 7.191, an increase of 0.01 from the previous day; the import theoretical cost (calculated at a 15% volume increase) was 819.65 yuan/cubic meter, an increase of 0.95 yuan/cubic meter. The port freight volume in July was 173.3 million cubic meters, a decrease of 2.7 million cubic meters or 1.51% from June [7]. Inventory and Demand - As of August 8, the national log inventory was 308 million cubic meters, a decrease of 9 million cubic meters or 2.84% from the previous week; the daily average outbound volume was 6.42 million cubic meters, unchanged from the previous week [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Cautiously Bearish**: Crude oil, PX, PTA, MEG [1][33][37][41] - **Cautiously Bullish**: LPG, Urea [1][48] - **Bearish Rebound**: L, PP, PVC, Propylene [1] - **Bearish**: Methanol, Asphalt [2] 2. Core Views of the Report - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure is rising, and the oil price center is moving down. Consider buying put options [1][5]. - **LPG**: High basis and high positions suggest potential for a rebound. Consider a light - long position [1][11]. - **L**: Demand is improving marginally. Consider buying on dips [1][16]. - **PP**: Pay attention to the start of the peak season. Consider buying on dips [1][23]. - **PVC**: Follow the cost - based range rebound in the short term and wait to go short after the rebound [1][30]. - **PX**: Supply - demand balance is expected to ease, and inventory is still high. Hold short positions cautiously and buy put options [1][35]. - **PTA**: Supply pressure is expected to increase, and demand is weak. Hold short positions cautiously, buy put options, and look for low - long opportunities after crude oil's negative factors are exhausted [1][39]. - **MEG**: Supply - demand is in a tight balance, and cost support is weakening. Take profit on long positions, look for short opportunities, and sell call options [2][43]. - **Methanol**: Supply - demand is expected to be loose, and port inventory is accumulating. Add short positions on rallies for the 09 contract, sell call options, and look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract [2][46]. - **Urea**: Cost support exists, and exports are relatively good. Close short positions for the 09 contract and look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract [2][50]. - **Asphalt**: Cost pressure exists, and fundamentals are slightly bearish. Try a light - short position [2]. - **Propylene**: Spot price is rising slightly, and demand is entering the peak season. Buy on dips [2]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices weakened, with WTI down 1.24%, Brent down 0.77%, and SC up 0.02% [4]. - **Basic Logic**: The support from the peak season is decreasing, and OPEC+ production increase is pressuring prices. There is still room for price compression [5]. - **Fundamentals**: OPEC's August production increased, and EIA data shows changes in US inventories [6]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy put options, and focus on the range of [480 - 500] for SC [7]. LPG - **Market Review**: On August 12, the PG main contract closed at 3813 yuan/ton, up 0.66% [9]. - **Basic Logic**: Cost is weak, but the basis is high, and positions are rising. There is potential for a rebound [10]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Try a light - long position and focus on the range of [3750 - 3850] [11]. L - **Market Review**: The L2509 contract closed at 7329 yuan/ton [15]. - **Industry News**: Downstream demand is increasing, and prices are expected to rise slightly [16]. - **Basic Logic**: Demand is improving marginally, and supply pressure is increasing marginally. Consider buying on dips [16]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips and focus on the range of [7200 - 7400] [16]. PP - **Market Review**: The PP2509 contract closed at 7091 yuan/ton [21]. - **Industry News**: International oil prices are rising, but demand is insufficient. Prices may fluctuate [22]. - **Basic Logic**: The main contract is shifting, and downstream demand is mainly for rigid needs. Consider buying on dips [23]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips and focus on the range of [7050 - 7200] [23]. PVC - **Market Review**: The V2509 contract closed at 5047 yuan/ton [28]. - **Industry News**: Production is normal, but fundamentals are weak. Prices may be stable [29]. - **Basic Logic**: Follow the cost - based range rebound in the short term and wait to go short after the rebound [30]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait to go short after the rebound and focus on the range of [4900 - 5150] [30]. PX - **Market Review**: On August 8, the PX spot in East China was 7015 yuan/ton, and the PX09 contract closed at 6726 yuan/ton [34]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply - demand balance is expected to ease, and inventory is still high. Cautiously bearish [35]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously, buy put options, and focus on the range of [6690 - 6780] [36]. PTA - **Market Review**: On August 8, PTA in East China was 4670 yuan/ton, and the TA09 contract closed at 4684 yuan/ton [38]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure is expected to increase, and demand is weak. Cautiously bearish [39]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously, buy put options, and look for low - long opportunities after crude oil's negative factors are exhausted. Focus on the range of [4670 - 4720] [40]. MEG - **Market Review**: On August 8, the ethylene glycol spot in East China was 4456 yuan/ton, and the EG09 contract closed at 4384 yuan/ton [42]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply - demand is in a tight balance, and cost support is weakening. Cautiously bearish [43]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Take profit on long positions, look for short opportunities, sell call options, and focus on the range of [4400 - 4440] [44]. Methanol - **Market Review**: On August 8, the methanol spot in East China was 2393 yuan/ton, and the main 09 contract closed at 2383 yuan/ton [45]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure is increasing, and demand is weakening. Bearish [46]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Add short positions on rallies for the 09 contract, sell call options, look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract, and take partial profit on the MA9 - 1 spread. Focus on the range of [2360 - 2395] [47]. Urea - **Market Review**: On August 8, the small - particle urea spot in Shandong was 1760 yuan/ton, and the main contract closed at 1728 yuan/ton [49]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure is increasing, but exports are relatively good. Cost support exists. Cautiously bullish [50]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Close short positions for the 09 contract and look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract. Focus on the range of [1720 - 1750] [51]. Asphalt - **Basic Logic**: Cost pressure exists, and fundamentals are slightly bearish [2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Try a light - short position and focus on the range of [3450 - 3550] [2]. Propylene - **Basic Logic**: Spot price is rising slightly, and demand is entering the peak season [2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips and focus on the range of [6400 - 6600] [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that while coking coal prices are rising due to increased raw material costs, the price increase for coke is limited due to weak demand from the steel sector and inventory accumulation [1][2] - Coking coal prices have been supported by expectations of tight supply and potential production restrictions in the coal mining sector, which may lead to a stronger pricing environment for coking coal in August [2][4] - The average daily output of molten iron from steel mills has slightly decreased, but the overall demand for steel is expected to remain stable as the industry transitions from a low-demand to a high-demand season [2][3] Group 2 - The forecast for crude steel demand in the second half of the year is optimistic, with an estimated average daily demand of 282 million tons, reflecting a slight decrease from the first half but a year-on-year increase [3] - The supply side anticipates an increase in domestic coking coal production by 1.3 million tons by 2025, while imports are expected to decrease, leading to an overall supply increase [3] - Current futures prices for coking coal and coke show significant premiums over optimistic valuations, indicating strong market expectations for these commodities [4]