Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings are provided in the given content. Core Viewpoints - The supply - side contraction - induced cyclical inflection point of oil prices has not been seen yet, and the rebound space of oil prices due to geopolitical factors is generally limited, with the market showing a mainly weak - oscillating trend [2]. - Precious metals are oscillating at high levels, waiting for new drivers and technical directional guidance [3]. - The overall trend of various commodities is affected by multiple factors such as supply - demand relationships, policy changes, and cost fluctuations, and different commodities have different market outlooks and investment suggestions [2 - 48]. Summary by Categories Energy - **Crude Oil**: Overnight international oil prices declined, with the Brent 01 contract down 1.77%. The U.S. is promoting a Russia - Ukraine agreement, suppressing geopolitical risk premiums. U.S. EIA commercial crude oil inventories decreased by 342,600 barrels last week. The supply - side contraction - induced cyclical inflection point of oil prices has not appeared, and the market is mainly weak - oscillating [2]. - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The logic of high - sulfur fuel oil being weaker than low - sulfur fuel oil continues. Low - sulfur fuel oil is strong due to supply - side disruptions, but there is medium - term supply pressure. High - sulfur fuel oil supply may become looser in the medium term [21]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)**: The expected import cost of international LPG in December is rising. The improvement in the profitability of butane dehydrogenation units boosts the downstream chemical enterprises' enthusiasm for starting operations, and the demand for the combustion end has improved. LPG is expected to be strong - oscillating [23]. - **Natural Gas**: No relevant information in this report. - **Coal**: - **Coking Coal**: The market's expectation of coal mine supply guarantee has increased, and the price has declined. The total inventory of coking coal has increased slightly, and the price may be weak - oscillating [17]. - **Steam Coal**: No relevant information in this report. - **Uranium**: No relevant information in this report. Metals - **Precious Metals**: - **Gold & Silver**: Overnight, precious metals were strong - oscillating with sharp intraday fluctuations. The Fed's October meeting minutes showed serious differences among officials, and the market's expectation of a December interest rate cut dropped below 40%. Precious metals are waiting for new drivers [3]. - **Platinum & Palladium**: No relevant information in this report. - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: Overnight, LME copper rose, and SHFE copper was oscillating with reduced positions. The Fed's meeting minutes showed differences, and the expectation of a December interest rate cut dropped to 30%. Chile raised its average copper price forecast for this year and next. Hold short positions with a stop - loss of 87,000 yuan [4]. - **Aluminum**: Overnight, SHFE aluminum was oscillating. This week, non - ferrous metals as a whole adjusted, and SHFE aluminum fell back from a high level. The market is still looking for economic prospects and interest rate cut clues, and the aluminum market is expected to be short - term oscillating [5]. - **Zinc**: The TC of both domestic and overseas mines decreased, and smelters' production cuts in November gradually materialized. Domestic zinc social inventories decreased, and the market is expected to be short - term oscillating and medium - term bearish [8]. - **Lead**: The external and domestic inventories increased, and the market fundamentals weakened. The support level for SHFE lead is temporarily seen at 17,100 yuan/ton [9]. - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: SHFE nickel had narrow - range fluctuations, and the market trading was dull. The inventory of pure nickel and nickel - iron increased, and nickel prices are expected to be weak [10]. - **Tin**: Overnight, LME tin rose first and then fell, and SHFE tin opened high and closed low. The resumption of production in low - grade mines and the efficiency of Indonesia's production capacity rectification are the keys to deepening the tight supply. Hold short positions with a stop - loss of 295,000 yuan [11]. - **Rare Earths**: No relevant information in this report. Chemicals - **Polypropylene & Plastic & Propylene**: The two - olefin futures continued to decline, with a divergence between short - term futures and spot prices. The supply pressure of plastic and polypropylene is difficult to alleviate, and the long - term trend is bearish [28]. - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: The cost support for PVC weakened, and it continued to decline. The demand for PVC exports to India improved, but the overall demand boost was limited. Caustic soda is in a downward trend [29]. - **PX & PTA**: Oil prices fell, but PX was strong, supporting PTA prices. PTA's profitability was poor, and the number of device overhauls increased. The terminal demand for PTA weakened [30]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The weekly output of ethylene glycol increased slightly, and port inventories continued to rise significantly. The supply pressure is large, and the medium - term demand is weak [31]. - **Short - Fiber & Bottle - Chip**: Short - fiber has no new investment pressure, but the demand is expected to weaken. Bottle - chip demand is fading, and there is long - term over - capacity pressure [32]. - **Glass**: Glass continued to decline. The inventory pressure in the middle - stream is high, and the profit is narrowing. The follow - up may fluctuate with the cost side [33]. - **20 - Rubber & Natural Rubber & Butadiene Rubber**: The international crude oil price fell sharply, and the price of Thai raw materials rose. The demand is slowly weakening, and the supply of natural rubber is decreasing while that of synthetic rubber is increasing [34]. - **Soda Ash**: The cost side of soda ash moved down, and it continued to decline. The industry inventory decreased slightly. The long - term supply is expected to be in excess [35]. Agriculture - **Soybean & Soybean Meal**: The night - session of the main contract of Dalian soybean meal futures followed the decline of U.S. soybeans. The South American soybean planting progress is slow, and the domestic soybean supply is sufficient while the crushing profit is poor [36]. - **Soybean Oil & Palm Oil**: Overnight, U.S. soybean oil fell. The policy change may narrow the price difference between global vegetable oils and U.S. domestic vegetable oils. Palm oil may have a phased bottom [37]. - **Rapeseed Meal & Rapeseed Oil**: The focus of the rapeseed market is on the supply side. The impact of Australian rapeseed on the supply side is mainly on the March contract and far - month contracts. The short - term strategy is bearish [38]. - **Soybean No.1**: The price of the main contract of soybean No.1 futures fell rapidly from a high level. The price difference between domestic and imported soybeans decreased, and imported soybeans may be strong - oscillating in the short term [39]. - **Corn**: The night - session of Dalian corn futures was weak - oscillating. The new corn supply in Northeast China increased less, and farmers were more reluctant to sell. The downstream inventory is low, and the 01 contract may continue to correct [40]. - **Livestock & Poultry**: - **Pig**: The pig futures were weak - oscillating, and the spot price rebounded slightly. The pig price may have a second bottoming in the first half of next year [41]. - **Chicken & Eggs**: The egg spot price continued to fall, and the market may be weak in the short term. Hold short positions in near - month contracts [42]. - **Cotton**: U.S. cotton fell back, waiting for the weekly export data. The domestic Xinjiang cotton purchase is basically over, and the new cotton listing brings pressure to the market. Zhengzhou cotton is expected to be range - oscillating [43]. - **Sugar**: Overnight, U.S. sugar was oscillating. India and Thailand are gradually starting to crush sugar, and the domestic market's focus is on the new - season output forecast [43]. - **Apple**: The futures price of apples was oscillating at a high level. The spot price of cold - stored apples is strong, but there may be inventory pressure in the far - month contracts [44]. - **Timber**: The futures price of timber was oscillating. The supply is expected to be stable, and the demand supports the price. The low inventory provides strong support [45]. - **Paper Pulp**: The paper pulp futures continued to fall. The port inventory increased, and the downstream procurement willingness was average. The price may continue to correct [46]. Others - **Shipping**: The market has digested the expected price increase of container shipping in early December. The 12 - contract is relatively resistant to decline, and the far - month contracts are expected to be low - level oscillating [20]. - **Financial Futures**: - **Stock Index Futures**: A - shares were boosted by the rise of heavy - weight sectors, and the performance of futures contracts was differentiated. The short - term stock market should adopt a relatively defensive strategy [47]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Treasury bond futures closed down across the board. The market risk preference change may bring new opportunities [48].

Group 1: Market Overview - Global asset performance this week shows commodities leading with a 1.67% increase, followed by stocks at 0.41%, while bonds fell by 0.11% and REITs dropped by 1.04% [3] - European stock markets rebounded, with the STOXX index up 1.77% and the French CAC40 rising 2.77%, while the US stock market remained volatile [4] - Emerging markets saw mixed results, with Brazil's IBOVESPA index hitting a record high with a 2.39% increase, while China's A-shares faced a decline of 1.08% [4] Group 2: Commodity Insights - Energy and metal prices increased, with Brent crude oil rising 1.19% to $64.39 per barrel and gold prices up 2.07% to $4,084.06 per ounce [5][10] - The US commercial crude oil inventory rose significantly by 6.41 million barrels, indicating a low inventory level compared to the past five years [9] - OPEC and other agencies have raised their 2025 global oil supply forecasts, predicting an increase in production [8] Group 3: Economic and Policy Developments - The US government shutdown has ended, with a temporary funding bill signed to keep operations running until January 30, 2026, but the shutdown is expected to reduce Q4 GDP by 1.5% [6] - Federal Reserve officials expressed hawkish views, with market expectations for a rate cut in December dropping from 66.2% to 43.2% [6] - The recent increase in mortgage delinquencies and stock market volatility may support the case for a rate cut in December [7] Group 4: REITs and Real Estate - The global REITs index fell by 0.83%, with healthcare and office sectors showing better performance compared to retail and industrial sectors [11] - US REITs reported better-than-expected revenue and profit growth for Q3, particularly in the office sector [12] - The current low-interest-rate environment is favorable for REITs, which possess both equity and bond characteristics [12] Group 5: Hong Kong Market Analysis - The Hong Kong stock market experienced fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.92% and the technology index declining by 1.80% [13] - Despite the index performance, there was active trading with a single-day turnover of HKD 209.6 billion, indicating investor confidence [14] - High-dividend assets are favored, with the Hang Seng high-dividend index showing a yield of 6%, significantly higher than the 10-year government bond yield [14]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights ongoing concerns about oil demand, leading to a decline in oil prices despite OPEC+'s decision to pause production increases starting January 2026 [4][5] - As of November 7, Brent and WTI crude oil prices were reported at $63.70 and $59.84 per barrel, reflecting a decrease of 1.4% and 1.7% respectively from the previous week [4] - OPEC+ announced a production increase of 137,000 barrels per day in December, but will pause further increases in early 2026 due to low demand expectations and rising inventory risks [5] Group 2 - The current oil market faces an oversupply situation, and OPEC+'s decision to slow production increases is expected to mitigate this risk [6] - The IEA forecasts a growth in global oil demand of 700,000 barrels per day in 2026, while supply is expected to increase by 2.4 million barrels per day, with both OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ contributing equally [6] - Geopolitical risks, particularly the intensification of sanctions against Russia, are likely to provide a price premium for oil due to ongoing conflicts and policy changes [7] Group 3 - The "Big Three" oil companies in China are focusing on increasing reserves and production while managing costs effectively to navigate the new cycle of oil price volatility [8] - China National Petroleum Corporation, Sinopec, and CNOOC have set production growth targets of 1.6%, 1.5%, and 5.9% respectively for 2025, indicating a commitment to long-term growth despite external uncertainties [8] - The companies are also transitioning their refining businesses to lower-cost operations and enhancing their chemical segments to increase the proportion of high-value products [8]

Group 1: Market Trends - The market is currently exhibiting a small-cap style, with valuation factors yielding a positive return of 0.40%, while market capitalization factors have negative returns of -0.72% and -0.40% respectively [4] - Momentum and Beta factors also showed negative returns of -0.79% and -0.43%, indicating a reversal effect in the market [4] - The large transaction portfolio achieved a positive excess return of 1.08% relative to the CSI All Share Index [4] Group 2: Fixed Income - The secondary market for publicly listed REITs in China has shown a downward trend, with the weighted REITs index closing at 182.3 and a weekly return of -0.48% [5] - In comparison to other major asset classes, the return rates ranked from high to low are: convertible bonds, crude oil, A-shares, pure bonds, gold, REITs, and US stocks [5] - Credit bonds issued totaled 334, with a total issuance scale of 363.4 billion yuan, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 7.66% [5] - Industrial bonds accounted for 162 issues, with an issuance scale of 176.9 billion yuan, marking a week-on-week increase of 5.36% [5] Group 3: Oil and Chemical Industry - OPEC+ announced a production increase of 137,000 barrels per day in December, while suspending production increases from January to March 2026, which is expected to alleviate concerns over oil supply [6] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and increased sanctions on Russia, are likely to provide a risk premium for oil prices [6] Group 4: Basic Chemicals - Strong demand for energy storage and power batteries is tightening the supply-demand situation for iron phosphate, leading to improved prices and profitability for phosphate chemical companies [6] - Limited new capacity for phosphate rock in the short to medium term is expected to maintain high prices for high-grade phosphate rock, benefiting leading companies in the industry [6] Group 5: Semiconductor Industry - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 635 million USD, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 20.7% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.2%, driven by increased wafer shipments and ASP growth [7] - The revenue from 8-inch wafers was 259 million USD, showing a year-on-year decrease of 1.6% but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 11.4%, while 12-inch wafers generated 376 million USD, with a year-on-year increase of 43% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.8% [7] Group 6: Healthcare Industry - The company's shareholder return plan has strengthened confidence, further solidifying its position as an industry leader [8] - The "Double Beauty + Double Health" business model has effectively built a high-quality membership system, while the acquisition of the second-largest brand in the industry, Nair, has improved its net profit margin from 6.5% to 10.4% in the first half of 2025 [8]

Core Insights - The continuous decline in gold prices is primarily driven by the strengthening of the US dollar and a decrease in geopolitical risk premiums, alongside technical selling pressures in the market [1][2][4]. Group 1: Key Drivers of Gold Price Decline - Strengthening of US Dollar: The Federal Reserve's interest rate hike cycle is nearing its end, with rates remaining at 5.25%. The actual yield on US Treasury bonds has surpassed 2.5%, leading to a 15-year high in the opportunity cost of holding gold [1]. - Global Capital Flow Back to the US: The US stock market, particularly in technology sectors like AI and quantum computing, has attracted significant capital, with net inflows reaching $42 billion in October, reducing the demand for gold as a safe haven [1]. - Decrease in Geopolitical Risk Premium: The establishment of a ceasefire in the Middle East and the resumption of negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have led to a drop in the VIX index to 12.3, the lowest in nearly two years, indicating a significant recovery in market risk appetite [2]. - Sharp Decline in Central Bank Gold Purchases: Global official gold purchases in Q3 fell by 37% year-on-year, with the People's Bank of China halting its accumulation for two consecutive months [3]. Group 2: Technical Factors Influencing Gold Prices - Key Support Levels Breached: The current price of London gold has fallen below $1,750 per ounce, breaking the 200-week moving average, which triggered algorithmic selling from quantitative funds, resulting in a single-day sell-off of 42 tons [4]. - Significant Reduction in ETF Holdings: The largest gold ETF, GLD, has seen its holdings drop to 810 tons, a 22% decrease from its peak in 2024 [5]. Group 3: Historical Context and Future Outlook - Historical Price Correction Analysis: The current decline is compared to past significant corrections, with the maximum drop projected at 32% over 14 months due to a combination of a strong dollar and easing geopolitical tensions [7]. - Key Observations for Future Price Movements: The $1,680-$1,700 range is identified as a critical support level, with potential supply contractions if breached [7]. Group 4: Investment Strategy Recommendations - Conservative Strategy: Suggests pausing physical gold purchases and waiting for prices to drop to around 380 CNY per gram, while also recommending a combination of US Treasury bonds and gold options for hedging [9]. - Aggressive Strategy: Recommends dollar-cost averaging into gold mining ETFs, particularly GDXJ, which is currently at a historical low price-to-book ratio, and taking advantage of the gold-silver ratio [9]. - High-Risk Areas: Cautions against leveraged gold futures and certain DeFi projects tied to gold, highlighting the risks associated with insufficient collateral [9]. Group 5: Future Warning Signals - Potential Policy Shifts: An earlier-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve or increased stimulus measures in China could positively impact gold prices [12]. - Black Swan Risks: Uncertainties surrounding the US elections and potential escalations in semiconductor supply chain conflicts in East Asia could serve as significant risk factors [12].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of China's special port service fee for U.S. vessels has led to a significant reduction in U.S.-flagged shipping operations in Chinese ports, while the overall capacity for U.S. routes remains stable through alternative measures like transshipment and restructuring [1][2]. Port Operations - Since October 14, the operational situation at major ports, such as Nansha Port, has remained stable, with no U.S.-owned shipping companies conducting business [2] - The Guangzhou Port, a key gateway in South China, continues to maintain high cargo and container throughput despite the new fee [2] - The only reported instance of a special port service fee being charged involved the U.S. Matson Navigation Company's "Manukai" container ship, which allegedly incurred a fee of 4.4584 million yuan during its stay at Ningbo [2] Shipping Response - Shipping companies have quickly adapted to the new regulations, with Maersk and other firms implementing transshipment measures to avoid docking at Chinese ports with U.S.-flagged vessels [4] - Pacific Shipping is restructuring its operations by relocating half of its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and changing the flag of its vessels to avoid the special port service fee [4][5] Market Dynamics - The shipping market, particularly for bulk commodities, is expected to require time to adjust, but signs of stabilization are emerging [7] - As of the week of October 23, the ultra-large tanker market remains cautious, with both charterers and shipowners adopting a wait-and-see approach [7] - The overall supply of vessels remains sufficient, and there is no structural shortage, allowing charterers to control shipping schedules [7] Future Outlook - Short-term adjustments in the shipping market are anticipated, but long-term positive impacts are expected as companies seek regulatory clarifications and aim to minimize operational costs [7] - There is potential for non-U.S. shipowners to gain a premium in the mid-term, particularly those with Chinese backgrounds, due to resource supply chain security considerations [8] - Ongoing U.S.-China trade discussions in Kuala Lumpur may address maritime logistics and shipbuilding industry concerns, with preliminary agreements being formed [8]

Group 1: Shipping Industry - The SCFIS European route index increased by 10.52% to 1140.38 points, driven by severe congestion at European ports and delays in shipping schedules [1] - Demand is boosted by the pre-Christmas shipping peak and announcements of rate increases by shipping companies in November [1] - Uncertainty in supply due to COSCO and MSC suspending or delaying certain routes, with multiple vessels pending in December [1] Group 2: Oil Market - New sanctions by the US and EU against Russia have led to a short-term rebound in oil prices, raising concerns about supply constraints [1] - US and product oil inventories are generally declining, while the number of active drilling rigs has increased only slightly, indicating limited production growth [1] - OPEC+ and non-OPEC producers plan to increase output, with warnings of a potential surplus of 4 million barrels per day next year [1] Group 3: Fuel Oil - Sanctions against Russia have strengthened the cost support logic for fuel oil, with expectations of a decline in high-sulfur fuel oil exports from Russia [1] - Increased downstream shipping activities post-holiday are expected to improve short-term procurement demand [1] - There is a lack of significant supply contraction despite high inventories of high-sulfur fuel oil and stable inflows from Russia [1] Group 4: Lithium Carbonate - Production of cathode materials is on the rise, driven by pre-released demand for new energy vehicles [1] - Weekly visible inventory continues to decrease, with stable growth in new energy vehicle production and sales [1] - Global lithium resources are still in an expansion cycle, with new production lines coming online [1] Group 5: Coking Coal - Stricter environmental and safety inspection policies are causing ongoing disruptions in coal supply [1] - Most coal mines in Shanxi are at low inventory levels, while domestic steel mills are operating at high capacity [1] - Expectations for a second round of price increases for coke are likely to materialize soon [1] Group 6: Egg Market - Increased replenishment activity from downstream traders and expectations of supply improvements due to deep losses in breeding operations [2] - Seasonal temperature drops are improving storage conditions for eggs, leading to increased holding sentiment among producers [2] - The theoretical inventory of laying hens remains high, raising concerns about long-term demand growth [2] Group 7: Precious Metals - Overcrowding in long positions and a temporary easing of risk aversion have impacted the precious metals market [2] - The end of the traditional gold buying season in India has contributed to a decline in ETF holdings [2] - Ongoing expectations for Fed rate cuts and potential monetary easing cycles in major economies could influence gold prices [2]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★★★, indicating a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [1] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆, suggesting a short - term balanced state with poor operability on the market [1] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: ☆☆, also in a short - term balanced state with poor operability [1] - Asphalt: ☆☆, in a short - term balanced state with poor operability [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ☆☆☆, in a short - term balanced state with poor operability [1] Core Viewpoints - The overall energy market is facing different supply - demand situations and price trends. Crude oil may enter a weakly oscillating phase. Fuel oil and low - sulfur fuel oil show different supply - demand characteristics in the short and medium terms. Asphalt maintains a tight balance, and liquefied petroleum gas has certain inventory and price trends [2][3][4] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - Since September, the global oil inventory accumulation speed has accelerated further, with a 1.5% increase in inventory since the fourth quarter. The mid - term trend of the crude oil market is still under pressure, but the short - term downward momentum is weakening, and the market may turn to a weakly oscillating state [2] Fuel Oil & Low - sulfur Fuel Oil - Short - term fuel oil prices follow the cost side with a weakly oscillating downward trend. High - sulfur fuel oil has short - term price support but faces increasing supply pressure in the medium term. Low - sulfur fuel oil maintains a supply - demand weak situation. Strategies include shorting high - sulfur cracking spreads and expanding the high - low sulfur spread [2] Asphalt - The main asphalt contract oscillates narrowly. The weekly asphalt operating rate declines, demand is weaker than expected in October, and the overall commercial inventory decreases slightly. The asphalt market maintains a tight balance and is pressured by the weak cost side [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The LPG main contract continues to oscillate narrowly, with the far - month contract under pressure. Supply increases slightly this week, chemical demand grows, and inventory at refineries and ports decreases. The basis narrows to near the flat - water position [4]

Core Viewpoint - International oil prices are expected to experience fluctuations and an upward trend by September 2025, driven by geopolitical risk premiums and various market dynamics [1]. Group 1: Geopolitical Factors - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to the closure of some refining facilities, contributing to a rise in oil prices to a high point within the month [1]. - Market expectations of OPEC+ increasing production and weak U.S. non-farm data have led to fluctuations in oil prices, with a subsequent decline observed [1]. - Continued attacks by Ukraine on Russia may result in reduced oil production from Russian producers, while the EU might impose new sanctions on Russia [1]. Group 2: Market Predictions - The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for oil supply growth this year, indicating a potential increase in market supply [1]. - The Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates may also influence oil price movements, contributing to a rebound in prices mid-month [1]. Group 3: Oil and Gas Industry Index - The oil ETF (561360) tracks the oil and gas industry index (H30198), which includes publicly traded companies involved in oil and gas extraction and services [1]. - The oil and gas industry index reflects the overall performance of listed companies in the energy sector, characterized by strong resource endowments and synergistic industry chains [1].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core View of the Report - This week, oil prices declined. The first - stage cease - fire agreement in the Gaza region led to the withdrawal of the Middle East geopolitical risk premium. Trump reignited the trade war, worsening the macro - sentiment, and Brent crude fell to $62 per barrel with a daily decline of over 4%. Fundamentally, crude oil supply continued to be released. OPEC confirmed a production increase of 137,000 barrels per day in November and was expected to do the same in December. Since September, OPEC+ net crude oil exports increased significantly, and Russian crude oil exports also rose. Global floating storage of crude oil increased substantially. The US EIA commercial crude oil inventory increased, and production rose while the number of drilling rigs decreased. Global refinery profits declined with the fall of diesel cracking. Next week, the Dangote refinery in West Africa is expected to resume, restoring global gasoline supply. Considering the sanctions on Iran and Russia, the fourth - quarter refinery start - up rate is slightly lowered. In the baseline scenario, there will be an oversupply of over 2 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 1.8 - 2.5 million barrels per day in 2026. The oversupply pattern remains unchanged. The absolute price center in the fourth quarter is expected to fall to $55 - 60 per barrel [5] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Price Data - From October 10 to 16, 2025, WTI crude oil price dropped from $58.90 to $57.46, a decrease of $0.81; Brent crude oil price decreased from $62.73 to $61.06, a decline of $0.85; Oman crude oil price decreased from $62.55 to $62.10 (data on October 16 is missing); SC crude oil price increased by $0.10; domestic gasoline price dropped by $50, and domestic diesel price decreased by $28. Other related products also showed different price changes [3] 3.2 Daily News - Affected by the weakening of Brent crude oil and firm freight rates, the price of Russian Urals crude oil fell below the EU price cap of $47.60 per barrel for the first time. Deutsche Bank believes that the UK economy is losing momentum. The US Treasury Secretary hopes that Japan will stop importing Russian energy. Indian refiners expect a gradual reduction in Russian oil imports. Trump said that Modi promised that India would stop buying Russian oil, but it would be a process [3][4] 3.3 Regional Fundamentals - In the week ending October 10, US crude oil exports increased by 876,000 barrels per day to 4.466 million barrels per day; domestic crude oil production increased by 700 barrels to 13.636 million barrels per day; commercial crude oil inventory (excluding strategic reserves) increased by 3.5 million barrels to 424 million barrels, a growth rate of 0.8%; the four - week average supply of US crude oil products was 20.669 million barrels per day, a 0.5% decrease compared to the same period last year; strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) inventory increased by 400,000 barrels to 408 million barrels, a growth rate of 0.2%; commercial crude oil imports (excluding strategic reserves) decreased by 878,000 barrels per day to 5.255 million barrels per day. US EIA gasoline inventory decreased by 267,000 barrels, and refined oil inventory decreased by 4.529 million barrels [4] 3.4 Weekly View - Due to the cease - fire in the Gaza region and the trade war, oil prices declined. Crude oil supply continued to increase, and OPEC planned to increase production. Global floating storage of crude oil increased, and refinery profits declined. The Dangote refinery in West Africa is expected to resume next week. Considering the sanctions on Iran and Russia, the fourth - quarter refinery start - up rate is slightly lowered. There is an oversupply of crude oil, and the absolute price center in the fourth quarter is expected to fall to $55 - 60 per barrel [5]