商 品 研 究 2025 年 10 月 21 日 豆粕：美豆偏强，或跟随反弹震荡 豆一：偏强震荡 吴光静 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0011992 wuguangjing@gtht.com 【基本面跟踪】 豆粕/豆一基本面数据 | | | 收盘价 （日盘） | 涨 跌 | 收盘价 （夜盘） 涨 跌 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | DCE豆一2601 （元/吨） | 4086 | +52 （+1.29%） | 4085 +30（+0.74%） | | 期 货 | DCE豆粕2601 （元/吨） | 2895 | +13（+0.45%） | 2901 +7（+0.24%） | | | CBOT大豆11 （美分/蒲） | 1032.75 | +11.75（+1.15%） | | | | CBOT豆粕12 （美元/短吨） | 284.8 | +3.8（+1.35%） | n a | | | | | 豆粕 | （43%） | | | 山东 （元/吨） | 2960～2970， M2601+50/+60/+80/+90， | 较昨-10或持平； 持平或-10； | 现货基差M260 ...

Economic Performance - China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters, with a 4.8% increase in Q3[2] - Industrial added value increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September, while retail sales grew by 3%[2] - Fixed asset investment declined by 0.5% year-on-year, and real estate investment fell by 13.9%[2] Policy and Market Outlook - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session began on October 20, focusing on the 15th Five-Year Plan, which may guide future capital market directions[3] - The U.S. and China are set to resume trade negotiations, with key issues including rare earths, fentanyl, and soybeans[3] Industry Insights - The cement industry is tightening capacity replacement policies, which may stabilize prices in the future[4] - As of September 2025, the number of electric vehicle charging facilities reached 18.063 million, a 54.5% increase year-on-year[4] Market Performance - A-share total market capitalization is 103.87 trillion, with a year-to-date increase of 18.01 trillion[15] - The average daily trading volume is 16.7431 billion, with a PE ratio of 22.09x[15] Investment Risks - Potential risks include insufficient policy support, unexpected adjustments in the real estate market, and escalating U.S.-China tensions[30]

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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The US delays the G7 plan to expand the use of frozen Russian assets, indicating an intention to reduce tensions before Trump meets Putin, leading to a rise in market risk appetite [17]. - Affected by news such as Sino - US negotiations, on October 20, the A - share market rose with shrinking volume. Currently, market liquidity is rapidly contracting, and there is a strong wait - and - see sentiment. Future trends depend on domestic and foreign policy changes [2]. - During the Fourth Plenary Session, there are relatively many policies. It is advisable to be cautious in the short - term. If the market risk preference fails to strengthen, the bond market will turn stronger [25]. - The cost of imported soybeans supports the soybean meal price, but the current supply - demand situation is weak, and sufficient soybean supply is expected in the fourth quarter. The soybean meal futures price is likely to remain volatile [4]. - In September, economic data continued to show structural differentiation. The overall terminal demand was weak, with real estate and infrastructure demand remaining sluggish and manufacturing showing resilience. High pig iron production will suppress the subsequent inventory reduction speed, limiting the upward space for steel prices [5]. - The continuous inventory reduction during the peak season supports the lithium carbonate price, but further upward momentum may depend on unexpected supply - side disruptions [6]. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Reviews 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US government continues to be shut down. The gold price hit a new high, and overseas gold and silver ETF holdings increased, while the domestic market was weak. Gold is expected to fluctuate at a high level this week, and attention should be paid to the callback risk [13]. - Investment advice: The gold price will fluctuate at a high level in the short - term, and attention should be paid to the callback risk caused by long - position profit - taking [14]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The US and Australia signed a key minerals agreement, and the US Senate will "pause" the new round of sanctions against Russia. The US delays the G7 plan to expand the use of frozen Russian assets, indicating an intention to reduce tensions before Trump meets Putin, and market risk preference has recovered [15][16][17]. - Investment advice: The US dollar is expected to decline in the short - term [18]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - China's GDP in the third quarter increased by 4.8% year - on - year. Affected by news such as Sino - US negotiations, on October 20, the A - share market rose with shrinking volume. Currently, market liquidity is rapidly contracting, and there is a strong wait - and - see sentiment [2][19]. - Investment advice: Allocate various stock indices evenly [21]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The LPR quotation in October remained stable. China's economic data in September showed differentiation. The bond market fluctuated and declined today due to Trump's softened stance towards China, but market risk preference has not been strongly activated [22][23][24]. - Investment advice: Be cautious in short - term trading this week. If market risk preference fails to strengthen, look for opportunities to build long - term long positions at low prices [25]. 2. Commodity News and Reviews 2.1 Black Metal (Steam Coal) - On October 20, the steam coal price in the northern port market was strong. The downstream demand increased last week, and the coal price rose. After the Datong - Qinhuangdao Railway maintenance ends, the supply of port spot will increase, and the coal price increase is expected to narrow this week [26]. - Investment advice: The coal price will remain strong in the short - term [26]. 2.2 Black Metal (Iron Ore) - Fenix Resources' iron ore production in the third quarter increased significantly. The iron ore price continued to be weak and volatile. The terminal orders weakened, the steel mill inventory pressure increased, and the steel mill profit was compressed. It is expected that the pig iron production will decline in November [27]. - Investment advice: The potential for production cuts is approaching. The iron ore price will remain weak in the short - term, but the downward valuation space is limited [27]. 2.3 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - As of October 17, the inspection volume of US cotton was slow. In September, the export unit price of cotton products rebounded slightly month - on - month. China imported 100,000 tons of cotton and 130,000 tons of cotton yarn in September [28][29][30]. - Investment advice: The Zhengzhou cotton futures price has been resistant to decline recently. However, as the new cotton is listed, the hedging pressure will limit the upward space, and the downstream orders are insufficient. Attention should be paid to the new cotton listing, downstream orders, and Sino - US relations [31][32]. 2.4 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - As of October 17, the national port soybean inventory decreased, the soybean inventory of major oil mills increased, the soybean meal inventory decreased, and the unexecuted contracts decreased. In September, China imported 0 tons of soybeans from the US, and the Brazilian soybean planting rate reached 24% [34][35][36]. - Investment advice: Pay attention to the weather in the Brazilian production area and Sino - US relations. The soybean meal futures price is likely to remain volatile [36]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - From October 1 to 20, the export volume of Malaysian palm oil increased by 3.4% month - on - month. As of October 17, the domestic palm oil inventory increased slightly [37][38]. - Investment advice: The market lacks driving forces in the short - term and is expected to remain volatile. In the long - term, pay attention to the long - position opportunities of palm oil [39][40]. 2.6 Black Metal (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - From January to September, China's infrastructure investment increased by 1.1% year - on - year. In the first three quarters, China's steel exports showed different trends, and the real estate investment continued to decline. The overall terminal demand was weak, and the high pig iron production limited the upward space for steel prices [41][42][44]. - Investment advice: Adopt a volatile trading strategy for steel prices in the short - term [46]. 2.7 Agricultural Products (Jujube) - In Xinjiang, jujubes in some areas are in the drying stage. The futures price of the main contract CJ601 fluctuated and closed down today. The price of jujubes in the distribution areas is stable, and merchants purchase goods as needed [47][48]. - Investment advice: Wait and see before the market logic becomes clear. Pay attention to the price game in the production area and downstream consumption [48]. 2.8 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - On October 20, the theoretical profits of corn starch enterprises in different regions showed differentiation. In the future, the inventory pressure and production reduction expectations of starch may be mainly concentrated in the Northeast [49]. - Investment advice: The price difference between starch and corn futures is expected to recover after entering the delivery month. The price difference of 01 and 03 contracts is at a low level and is not expected to shrink further [49]. 2.9 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The domestic corn price is rising. Snowy weather and farmers' reluctance to sell have led to a decrease in downstream arrivals. The spot price is expected to decline, while the futures price may enter a volatile bottom - grinding period [50]. - Investment advice: Wait and see in the short - term. Pay attention to the implementation of wheat auction rumors [50]. 2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - In September, China's polysilicon export volume decreased by 28.17% month - on - month. The spot price of polysilicon is expected to remain stable. The terminal demand has weakened marginally since late October, and the silicon wafer price is under pressure [51][52]. - Investment advice: Maintain the view that the spot price will not decline in October. Consider long - position opportunities when the futures price is at a discount to the spot price. Pay attention to the reverse spread opportunity of PS2511 - PS2512 at around - 2000 yuan/ton [53]. 2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - In September, China's industrial silicon export volume increased by 7.73% year - on - year. Some silicon plants in the South are expected to reduce production in late October. The inventory is expected to be difficult to reduce in November and will be reduced by 15,000 tons in December [54][55]. - Investment advice: It is more cost - effective to go long on industrial silicon at low prices [55]. 2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - On October 17, the LME0 - 3 lead was at a discount of $41.85/ton. In September, the import of lead concentrates increased month - on - month and decreased year - on - year. The export of lead - acid batteries decreased, and the import increased [55][56]. - Investment advice: Adopt a wait - and - see strategy for single - side trading. Pay attention to the medium - term positive spread opportunity for cross - market trading [56]. 2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Vedanta's zinc concentrate production in the third quarter increased by 6%. In September, the export volume of galvanized sheets increased both month - on - month and year - on - year. The import volume of zinc concentrates increased [57][58][60]. - Investment advice: Wait and see for single - side trading. Pay attention to the medium - term positive spread opportunity. Maintain a positive spread trading strategy for cross - market trading and take profits in batches at low prices [61]. 2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - In September, China's unforged nickel import volume increased significantly, especially from Russia. The short - term macro situation is still volatile. The global visible inventory has increased significantly, and the price is fluctuating above the cash cost. The nickel ore price is expected to rise in the fourth quarter [62]. - Investment advice: Allocation portfolios can consider long - position opportunities at low prices. Speculative portfolios can consider selling near - the - money put options and buying deep - out - of - the - money call options [63]. 2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - In September, China's lithium ore import volume increased by 14.7% month - on - month. The first batch of lithium concentrate from the Bougouni lithium project was shipped. The inventory has been decreasing, which supports the price, but further upward momentum depends on supply - side disruptions [64][66]. - Investment advice: Use range - bound trading in the short - term. Consider short - position opportunities after the demand peaks this year. Pay attention to the reverse spread opportunity of LC2511 - LC2601 and the positive spread opportunity of LC2601 against more distant contracts [67]. 2.16 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - Peru's Las Bambas copper mine is being affected by illegal mining. In September, China's scrap copper import volume increased by 14.84% year - on - year [68][69]. - Investment advice: The copper price is expected to remain volatile at a high level in the short - term. Consider long - position opportunities at low prices for single - side trading. Wait and see for spread trading [70]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - Guangzhou Petrochemical's partial device maintenance has reduced the liquefied gas production. The East China liquefied gas price has declined due to factors such as fundamental imbalance and falling paper - futures prices [71][72]. - Investment advice: The price is expected to remain volatile in the short - term [73]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - A Russian refinery was affected by a drone attack. The oil price is weak and volatile. Market risk preference supports the oil price, but concerns about supply surplus continue to put pressure on it [74]. - Investment advice: The oil price will remain weak and volatile in the short - term [75]. 2.19 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The domestic PVC powder market price has been slightly stronger. The downstream procurement enthusiasm is low, and the spot trading is light. The PVC fundamentals remain weak, and the inventory is high [76][77][78]. - Investment advice: The PVC price is expected to remain weak and volatile in the short - term, and the downward space is limited [78]. 2.20 Energy Chemicals (Styrene) - As of October 20, the styrene inventory in the East China main port increased. The styrene price declined, and the inventory is a key issue. The production profit has decreased, and the cost support is not obvious [79]. - Investment advice: Pay attention to the negative feedback of pure benzene downstream products. The styrene industry needs a low - profit level to slow down the inventory accumulation in the main port [80]. 2.21 Energy Chemicals (Asphalt) - As of October 20, the asphalt factory and social inventories decreased. The BU futures price was weak last week, and the spot price continued to decline. The demand recovery is limited, and the weak international oil price may affect the asphalt price [81][82]. - Investment advice: The asphalt price will be volatile in the short - term [83]. 2.22 Energy Chemicals (Soda Ash) - As of October 20, the domestic soda ash factory inventory increased slightly. The soda ash futures price rose and then fell, affected by the bearish sentiment in the glass market. The downstream demand is stable, and the inventory in the delivery warehouse is high [84]. - Investment advice: Adopt a short - selling strategy at high prices for soda ash in the medium - term, and pay attention to the new capacity release [84]. 2.23 Energy Chemicals (Float Glass) - On October 20, the float glass price in the Hubei market declined. The glass futures price continued to fall due to the failure of supply - reduction expectations and the cooling of macro - positive expectations [85]. - Investment advice: Wait and see in the short - term as the market is bearish, but the futures price is at a discount to the spot price, and the risk of short - selling is high [85].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Oils and Fats: Oscillating, including soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil [5] - Protein Meals: Oscillating, covering soybean meal and rapeseed meal [5] - Corn/Starch: Oscillating [6] - Hogs: Oscillating weakly [2][8] - Natural Rubber: Oscillating [9] - Synthetic Rubber: Oscillating [11] - Cotton: Oscillating within a short - term range, with prices slightly stronger this week [12] - Sugar: Oscillating weakly [13] - Pulp: Oscillating weakly [14] - Offset Paper: Oscillating [16] - Logs: Oscillating [19] 2. Core Views of the Report - The agricultural product market shows a complex situation with different trends for various products. In the short - term, some products are affected by factors such as supply and demand, weather, and policies, while in the long - term, factors like production capacity changes and consumption trends play important roles. For example, the hog market is in a "weak reality + strong expectation" pattern, with short - term supply pressure but potential relief in the second half of 2026 [2][8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Oils and Fats - **View**: Continue to oscillate and consolidate, waiting for further information guidance. The market is affected by both macro and industrial factors. Macro factors include the US government "shutdown", expectations of Sino - US trade negotiations, and the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations. Industrial factors involve the suspension of US soybean data updates, expectations of lower US soybean yields, increased expected production of Brazilian new - season soybeans, and the inventory and export situations of palm oil [5]. - **Outlook**: Soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil are all expected to oscillate. The market lacks upward momentum due to factors such as the expected accumulation of Malaysian palm oil inventory, the suspension of US soybean data updates, and the smooth progress of Brazilian soybean planting [5]. 3.2 Protein Meals - **View**: Double meals are oscillating at a low level, and selling put options can be attempted. Internationally, US soybean production and exports are affected by policies, and Brazilian soybean planting is progressing smoothly. Domestically, short - term oil mill operations are increasing, and downstream inventory levels are not low. In the medium - term, Sino - US trade relations and downstream replenishment after seasonal destocking need to be monitored. In the long - term, domestic soybean meal supply is expected to be sufficient in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a possible small shortage in the first quarter of 2026 [5]. - **Outlook**: Soybean meal and rapeseed meal are expected to oscillate. The market should pay attention to the support level around 2850 - 2900, as well as weather and Sino - US trade trends. Selling out - of - the - money put options can be considered [5]. 3.3 Corn/Starch - **View**: There is a temporary shortage at ports, leading to a continuous rebound in futures and spot prices. Short - term price increases are due to factors such as bad weather, farmers' reluctance to sell, port shortages, and state - owned reserve purchases. However, the selling pressure has not been fully released, and the market is expected to be oscillating weakly in the short - term. In the long - term, the market is expected to be short - term bearish and long - term bullish [6][7]. - **Outlook**: Oscillating. If prices rebound slightly due to recent weather disturbances and inventory shortages, short - selling opportunities can be considered. In the long - term, the expectation of tight annual supply supports the idea of low - buying in the far - month contracts [7]. 3.4 Hogs - **View**: Second - fattening replenishment has diverted part of the supply pressure, leading to a rebound in hog futures and spot prices. In the short - term, consumption is in the off - season, and supply is abundant. In the medium - term, the high - level production capacity of sows in the first half of 2025 will lead to an increase in hog slaughter in the fourth quarter. In the long - term, sow production capacity is showing signs of reduction, and supply pressure is expected to ease in the second half of 2026 [8]. - **Outlook**: Oscillating weakly. Near - month contracts are under supply pressure, while far - month contracts are supported by the expectation of production capacity reduction. The hog industry presents a "weak reality + strong expectation" pattern, and attention can be paid to reverse - spread strategy opportunities [2][8]. 3.5 Natural Rubber - **View**: Return to the oscillating bottom - grinding trend. The recent divergence in the trends of light and dark rubber is due to factors such as the impact of state - reserve sales on RU and the low import volume and limited warehouse receipts of NR. The raw material price of cup rubber is relatively firm, and there are still some weather disturbances in the producing areas. The demand for tires in the fourth quarter is expected to decline [9][10]. - **Outlook**: Due to high macro uncertainty, if the overall commodity performance is poor, rubber prices are expected to continue to oscillate and find the bottom [10]. 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **View**: The market performance is dull, with narrow - range oscillations. High production this year has been a major pressure on the market. Although downstream demand is increasing, the growth rate is lower than that of production, resulting in high social inventory. The price of butadiene, the raw material, has been fluctuating [11]. - **Outlook**: With high fundamental pressure and a lack of improvement in the raw material end, the market is expected to continue to oscillate and grind the bottom, and there is a possibility of hitting a new low for the year [11]. 3.7 Cotton - **View**: The purchase price has increased, leading to a rebound in cotton prices. The expected cotton production in Xinjiang has been adjusted downward, and the firm purchase price of seed cotton has provided cost - side support. In the short - term, the downward driving force of Zhengzhou cotton has weakened, and there is a demand for a rebound [12]. - **Outlook**: Oscillating within a short - term range, with prices slightly stronger this week. Attention should be paid to Sino - US trade negotiations, and upstream enterprises are advised to hedge actively when prices are high [12]. 3.8 Sugar - **View**: Sugar prices are oscillating at a low level, with weak supply and demand. In the medium - and long - term, the global sugar market is expected to have a surplus in the 25/26 crushing season, and sugar prices are in a bearish pattern. In the short - term, Brazilian sugar production has passed its peak, but exports have increased, and domestic sales and inventory situations are not optimistic [13]. - **Outlook**: Sugar prices are expected to oscillate weakly as a whole, and short - selling on rebounds is recommended [13]. 3.9 Pulp - **View**: Spot trading is light, and pulp prices are running at a low level. After the National Day, pulp futures have shown a bottom - oscillating trend. The supply and demand situation has not changed significantly, and the market is concerned about the high ratio of virtual to real pulp and the concentrated cancellation at the end of the year. However, the game sentiment for the 01 contract has weakened. In general, the pulp market is difficult to rise significantly [14]. - **Outlook**: Oscillating weakly. The market is dominated by warehouse receipts and weak supply - demand conditions, and the weakness of pulp futures is difficult to reverse [14][15]. 3.10 Offset Paper - **View**: With the approaching of tenders, offset paper prices may stabilize. The spot price center of offset paper remains stable, but the market is not active. The cost support is average, and the upcoming tenders have a pessimistic market expectation. Although the supply pressure has been alleviated to some extent, the increase in new production capacity in South China may restrict paper prices [16]. - **Outlook**: Oscillating. There is a possibility of a slight decline in spot prices in the short - term [16]. 3.11 Logs - **View**: Freight rates have increased, leading to the relatively strong operation of logs. The increase in port fees has raised the cost of some ships, affecting the price of logs. The market has been running weakly recently due to factors such as the negative impact of domestic timber delivery in Chongqing and the failure of the peak - season expectation. The inventory level is not low, and the demand in the real - estate market is weak [19]. - **Outlook**: In the next few weeks, due to the disturbance of increased port - fee costs, attention can be paid to the opportunity of buying on dips for the 01 contract. In the medium - term, attention should be paid to the progress of foreign merchants' replacement of involved ships and the risk of price decline after the relaxation of Sino - US policies [19].

Core Viewpoint - The international gold price has surged over 4% due to investor anticipation of recent US-China trade negotiations and US inflation data, alongside rising expectations for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and increased demand for safe-haven assets [2][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - On the previous Friday, gold prices reached a historical high of $4,392 per ounce but fell 1.8% by the end of the day, marking the largest single-day drop since mid-May [3]. - Political and economic concerns are driving gold prices upward, with expectations that prices could reach $4,500 per ounce in the near term [3]. - The US government shutdown has entered its 20th day, affecting key economic data releases and creating a "data vacuum" for investors and policymakers ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting [4]. Group 2: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The Federal Reserve is facing challenges in assessing the US economy due to the shutdown, which has hindered access to essential economic data [4]. - Market expectations indicate a 99% probability of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, with further cuts anticipated in December and potentially three cuts (75 basis points) next year [4]. Group 3: Central Bank Demand for Gold - HSBC's commodity outlook report suggests that gold's upward momentum may continue until 2026, driven by strong central bank purchases, ongoing fiscal concerns in the US, and expectations of further monetary easing, with a target price of $5,000 per ounce [5]. - Central banks are increasingly viewing gold as a hedge against debt sustainability risks and potential dollar weakness, with sustained high demand expected, particularly from emerging market central banks [5][6]. - The World Gold Council reports that central banks remain strategic buyers of gold, viewing it as a key component of their reserve portfolios amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and changing interest rate expectations [6]. Group 4: Geopolitical Factors - The ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and the reliability of fiat currencies are prompting central banks to diversify their reserves by increasing gold holdings [6][7]. - Former US Mint Director Edmund Moy highlights that central banks are concerned about deteriorating US fiscal conditions and economic uncertainties, leading to a desire to reduce exposure to dollar assets [7].

Core Insights - In September 2023, China did not import any soybeans from the United States for the first time since November 2018, marking a significant shift in trade dynamics [1] - China, the world's largest soybean importer, is increasing its purchases from South American countries, particularly Brazil and Argentina, to replace U.S. soybeans [1] - From January to September 2023, China imported 63.7 million tons of soybeans from Brazil, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, and 2.9 million tons from Argentina, a year-on-year increase of 31.8% [1] Import Data - In the first nine months of 2025, China imported a total of approximately 12.01 billion USD worth of soybeans, with significant contributions from Brazil [2] - The import figures from Brazil for the same period include various monthly totals, indicating a consistent and high volume of soybean imports [2] Market Impact - If U.S.-China trade negotiations do not yield breakthroughs, U.S. farmers may face billions of dollars in losses due to the ongoing shift in soybean purchases to South America [3] - There is growing dissatisfaction among U.S. farmers as they deal with declining soybean prices and are awaiting government assistance, which is currently stalled due to a government shutdown [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the absurdity of the U.S. negotiation tactics with China, highlighting the lack of genuine intent to reach an agreement and the use of manipulative strategies to keep China in a reactive position [1][9][14]. Group 1: U.S. Negotiation Tactics - The U.S. has employed a series of unreasonable demands during negotiations, such as requiring China to sell all state-owned enterprises and appoint U.S. directors to Chinese companies [6][7]. - The U.S. negotiators often introduce new topics or conditions during discussions, which are seen as tactics to maintain control and pressure China into concessions [3][9]. - The article criticizes the U.S. negotiation team as being disorganized and living in a fantasy, suggesting that their approach is more about creating new issues rather than seeking a resolution [5][14]. Group 2: China's Response Strategy - The article suggests that China should adopt a similar approach to the U.S. by proposing its own demands, such as seeking compensation for trade losses and questioning U.S. territorial integrity [11][12]. - It emphasizes the need for China to take the initiative in negotiations, moving away from a reactive stance to one where it sets the agenda [16][18]. - The article argues that China has the right to raise significant issues, such as the dominance of the U.S. dollar and the implications of U.S. military actions, as part of the negotiation framework [16][18].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply and geopolitical factors both point to downward pressure on oil prices. The supply side shows that OPEC+ is continuing to increase oil production, Russian supply remains at a high level, and US shale oil production is also at a relatively high level. The demand side indicates that the global demand growth rate is slowing down, and the international energy market may experience an oversupply situation in 2026. Geopolitically, the first - stage cease - fire agreement between Palestine and Israel has been reached, and there are discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. However, the progress of Sino - US trade negotiations is crucial. If more consensus can be reached, market risk - aversion sentiment will cool down, and oil prices may get short - term support [2][35] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Chapter 1: Market Review - Crude oil showed a volatile and weak trend. The SC2512 contract opened at 458 for the week, reached a high of 459, a low of 433, and closed at 435, with a weekly decline of 28 or 6.23% [3] Chapter 2: Price Influence Factor Analysis 2.1 OPEC: OPEC+ Maintains the Stance of Increasing Production - In September, OPEC's daily crude oil production was 28.44 million barrels, a month - on - month increase of 524,000 barrels, with Saudi Arabia's daily production increasing by 248,000 barrels. OPEC+ members' daily crude oil production was 43.05 million barrels, a month - on - month increase of 630,000 barrels. The global daily oil supply in September reached 108 million barrels, a month - on - month increase of 760,000 barrels, with OPEC+ countries' production increasing by 1 million barrels. It is expected that the global daily oil supply will increase by 3 million barrels this year to 106.1 million barrels per day and by 2.4 million barrels next year. Non - OPEC+ countries' production is expected to increase by 1.6 million barrels and 1.2 million barrels respectively in the next two years [5] - On October 1st, the 62nd JMMC meeting was held. Iran, Kuwait, UAE, Kazakhstan, Oman, and Russia updated their compensation production - cut plans from September 2025 to June 2026. From September to December 2025, the planned compensation production cuts are 232,000, 203,000, 266,000, and 303,000 barrels per day respectively. The 63rd JMMC meeting will be held on November 30th. On October 5th, eight voluntarily - production - cutting OPEC+ countries will increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in November, and the next meeting of these eight countries will be held on November 2nd [6] 2.2 Russia: Gradually Implementing Production Cuts, Pay Attention to the Evolution of the Russia - Ukraine Conflict - In 2024, Russia's crude oil production was 516 million tons (about 9.9 million barrels per day). In 2025, it is expected to be between 515 million and 520 million tons. President Putin said on October 16th that the 2025 production is expected to be 5.1 billion tons, about 1% less than last year, but the overall supply remains at a high level. In August 2025, Russia's crude oil production was 9.28 million barrels per day, a month - on - month decrease of 30,000 barrels per day, and the remaining production capacity was 120,000 barrels per day, a month - on - month increase of 30,000 barrels per day. Deputy Prime Minister Novak said that Russia has the potential to increase oil production [7] - Russia's crude oil exports are at a high level. As of the four - week period ending on October 12th, the average daily shipment from Russian ports was 3.74 million barrels, the highest since June 2023. IEA data shows that in September, Russia's crude oil exports increased by 370,000 barrels per day to 5.1 million barrels per day [7] 2.3 US: Stable Production - As of the week ending on October 10th, the US daily crude oil production was 13.636 million barrels, an increase of 7,000 barrels from the previous week and 136,000 barrels from the same period last year. As of the week ending on October 17th, the number of active oil - drilling rigs in the US was 418, the same as the previous week and 64 less than the same period last year [8] - The EIA estimates that from the third quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, the average daily global oil inventory build - up will exceed 2 million barrels. It is predicted that the low oil prices at the beginning of 2026 will lead to a decrease in the supply of OPEC+ and some non - OPEC producers, and inventory adjustments will be made later in 2026. The average Brent crude oil price next year is predicted to be $51 per barrel [8] 2.4 American Production Increase May Dominate Future Supply Growth - The IEA expects that the daily crude oil production of non - OPEC+ countries will increase by 1.6 million barrels and 1.2 million barrels respectively this year and next year, with significant increases in the US, Brazil, Canada, Guyana, and Argentina. According to the current production agreement, OPEC+'s daily crude oil production will increase by 1.4 million barrels in 2025 and a further 1.2 million barrels per day next year. The IEA believes that next year's global daily oil supply will be about 4 million barrels higher than demand [14] 2.5 Inventory: Stable - As of July 2025, the OECD commercial inventory was 2.761 billion barrels, an increase of 2.4 million barrels from the previous month. Compared with the same period last year, it decreased by 66.5 million barrels, 128.5 million barrels less than the average of the past five years, and 208.6 million barrels less than the average from 2015 - 2019 [14] - As of the week ending on October 10th, the total US crude oil inventory including strategic reserves was 831.53 million barrels, an increase of 4.284 million barrels from the previous week. The US commercial crude oil inventory was 423.785 million barrels, an increase of 3.524 million barrels from the previous week. The US gasoline inventory was 218.826 million barrels, a decrease of 268,000 barrels from the previous week. API data shows that as of the week ending on October 10th, the US commercial crude oil inventory increased by 7.36 million barrels, the gasoline inventory increased by 2.99 million barrels, and the distillate inventory decreased by 4.79 million barrels [15] 2.6 Consumption: Marginally Weak Demand - OPEC estimates that the global daily oil demand will increase by 1.3 million barrels this year and 1.38 million barrels next year. The global economic growth expectations for 2025 and 2026 are maintained at 3% and 3.1% respectively [21] - The IEA estimates that in the third quarter of 2025, the global daily oil demand increased by 750,000 barrels year - on - year due to the recovery of demand in the petrochemical raw material industry, recovering from the 420,000 - barrel - per - day level in the second quarter affected by tariffs. However, in the remaining part of 2025 and 2026, the global daily oil consumption will remain low, with an expected annual increase of about 700,000 barrels per day, far lower than the historical average due to the more severe macro - economic environment and the electrification trend in the transportation sector [21] - The US refinery's crude oil processing volume is 15.13 million barrels per day, a month - on - month decrease of 1.17 million barrels per day, and the refinery's operating rate is 85.7%, a month - on - month decrease of 6.7% [21] 2.7 Refined Oil Processing Fees Strengthen Slightly - The average refining profit of Shandong local refineries this period is 225.77 yuan per ton, a decrease of 23.42 yuan per ton from the previous period. The average refining profit of major refineries this period is 547.82 yuan per ton, a decrease of 71.31 yuan per ton from the previous period [23] 2.8 Refinery Operating Rates at a Low Level - As of the week ending on October 9th, 2025, the US refinery's crude oil processing volume was 16.476 million barrels per day, an increase of 52,000 barrels per day from the previous week, and the refinery's operating rate was 93.00%, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous week [26] - This week, the average operating load of major domestic refineries in China is 81.23%, a decrease of 1.03 percentage points from the previous week. The average operating load of the atmospheric and vacuum distillation units of Shandong local refineries is 50.28%, a decrease of 0.15 percentage points from the previous week [26] Chapter 3: Market Outlook and Investment Strategy - The supply side shows that OPEC+ is continuing to increase oil production, Russian supply remains at a high level, and US shale oil production is also at a relatively high level. The demand side indicates that the global demand growth rate is slowing down, and the international energy market may experience an oversupply situation in 2026. Geopolitically, the first - stage cease - fire agreement between Palestine and Israel has been reached, and there are discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. Overall, both supply and geopolitical factors point to downward pressure on oil prices. The progress of Sino - US trade negotiations is crucial. If more consensus can be reached, market risk - aversion sentiment will cool down, and oil prices may get short - term support [35]

Core Insights - The Standard Chartered Hong Kong SME Leading Business Index rebounded to its highest level of 44.5 in Q4 2025 after dropping to a 13-quarter low of 40.5 in Q3 2025, primarily driven by a significant recovery in the "Global Economy" sub-index, which increased by 12.0 points [1] - The overall business confidence among SMEs has shown a notable recovery, with all five sub-indices rising, particularly the "Global Economy" sub-index, which recorded a strong rebound to 32.6 [1][2] - Despite the positive trends, short-term challenges remain, as "Business Conditions" and "Profit Performance" indices are still around the low 40s, indicating ongoing concerns [1] Industry Performance - Among the 11 industries surveyed, all except the "Construction" sector saw increases, with significant gains in the "Real Estate," "Finance and Insurance," "Transportation, Warehousing and Courier Services," and "Retail" sectors [2] - 46% of SMEs expect raw material costs to rise, a slight decrease from the previous quarter, indicating a slowdown in cost increase expectations [2] - 95% of SMEs plan to maintain or increase their investments this quarter, up by 3 percentage points from the last quarter, with 6% indicating they will increase their investment amounts [2] Trade and Market Outlook - The "Import and Export Trade and Wholesale" and "Transportation, Warehousing and Courier Services" sectors ranked lower in the industry index, reflecting ongoing uncertainties in trade relations, particularly between the US and China [2] - The cautious approach taken by both the UK and China is expected to have a positive impact on SMEs, as communication between the two parties continues [2][3] - Companies are likely to pursue overseas expansion to mitigate risks associated with unstable tariffs, supported by government funding to assist SMEs in entering international markets [3]