Group 1: Steel Industry Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - Steel and iron ore, which had significant declines in the previous period, showed signs of stabilization yesterday. Steel short positions were reduced, while iron ore positions continued to increase. - Although plate inventories have accumulated significantly, with appropriate production cuts by steel mills, the inventory is expected to turn to destocking. The reduction in hot-rolled coil production is not obvious, and the spread between hot-rolled coil and rebar is expected to continue to converge. For single-side trading, it is advisable to wait and see for now. The January contracts of rebar and hot-rolled coil are expected to stabilize around 3000 and 3200 yuan respectively [1]. Summary by Directory Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar spot prices in East China, North China, and South China were 3190, 3120, and 3230 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of 0, -10, and 0 yuan compared to the previous day. Rebar futures contracts 05, 10, and 01 were 3102, 3141, and 3049 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 12, 191, and 15 yuan [1]. - Hot-rolled coil spot prices in East China, North China, and South China were 3280, 3190, and 3230 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of 0, -10, and 0 yuan compared to the previous day. Hot-rolled coil futures contracts 05, 10, and 01 were 3233, 3254, and 3219 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 10, -356, and 7 yuan [1]. Cost and Profit - The steel billet price was 2920 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, and the slab price was 3730 yuan/ton, also unchanged. - The cost of Jiangsu electric furnace rebar decreased by 2 yuan to 3307 yuan/ton, and the cost of Jiangsu converter rebar decreased by 17 yuan to 3140 yuan/ton. - The profit of East China hot-rolled coil decreased by 4 yuan, and the profit of North China hot-rolled coil decreased by 14 yuan to -55 yuan/ton [1]. Production - The daily average pig iron output was 240.9 tons, a decrease of 0.6 tons or 0.3% compared to the previous day. The output of the five major steel products was 857.0 tons, a decrease of 6.4 tons or 0.7% compared to the previous day. The rebar output was 201.2 tons, a decrease of 2.2 tons or 1.1% compared to the previous day, among which the electric furnace output increased by 3.1 tons or 13.5%, and the converter output decreased by 5.4 tons or 3.0%. The hot-rolled coil output was 321.8 tons, a decrease of 1.5 tons or 0.4% compared to the previous day [1]. Inventory - The inventory of the five major steel products was 1582.3 tons, a decrease of 18.5 tons or 1.2% compared to the previous day. The rebar inventory was 641.1 tons, a decrease of 18.6 tons or 2.8% compared to the previous day. The hot-rolled coil inventory was 419.2 tons, an increase of 6.3 tons or 1.5% compared to the previous day [1]. Transaction and Demand - The building materials trading volume was 10.2 tons, an increase of 1.0 tons or 11.4% compared to the previous day. The apparent demand for the five major steel products was 875.4 tons, an increase of 124.0 tons or 16.5% compared to the previous day. The apparent demand for rebar was 219.8 tons, an increase of 66.6 tons or 43.5% compared to the previous day. The apparent demand for hot-rolled coil was 315.6 tons, an increase of 20.5 tons or 7.0% compared to the previous day [1]. Group 2: Iron Ore Industry Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The iron ore futures continued to fluctuate weakly yesterday. The supply and demand situation of iron ore is changing from balanced and tight to relatively loose. Due to the weak operation of steel prices, the profitability of steel mills continues to decline, and the weak demand side will force iron ore to operate weakly. It is recommended to wait and see for single-side trading, with a reference range of 750 - 800. For arbitrage, it is recommended to go long on coking coal and short on iron ore [3]. Summary by Directory Iron Ore - Related Prices and Spreads - The warehouse receipt costs of Carajas fines, PB fines, Brazilian mixed fines, and Jinbuba fines were 826.4, 824.9, 832.0, and 834.9 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 1.1, 3.3, 0.0, and 3.2 yuan compared to the previous day. - The 01 contract basis for Carajas fines, PB fines, Brazilian mixed fines, and Jinbuba fines was 52.9, 51.4, 58.5, and 61.4 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 4.1, 6.3, 3.0, and 6.2 yuan compared to the previous day [3]. Spot Prices and Price Indices - The spot prices of Carajas fines, PB fines, Brazilian mixed fines, and Jinbuba fines at Rizhao Port were 904.0, 778.0, 810.0, and 733.0 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 1.0, 3.0, 0.0, and 3.0 yuan compared to the previous day. - The Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap price was 105.7 dollars/ton, an increase of 0.2 dollars compared to the previous day, and the Platts 62% Fe price was 106.2 dollars/ton, unchanged from the previous day [3]. Supply - The weekly arrival volume at 45 ports was 3045.8 tons, an increase of 437.1 tons or 16.8% compared to the previous week. The weekly global shipment volume was 3207.5 tons, a decrease of 71.5 tons or -2.2% compared to the previous week. The national monthly import volume was 10522.5 tons, an increase of 61.5 tons or 0.6% compared to the previous month [3]. Demand - The weekly average daily pig iron output of 247 steel mills was 241.0 tons, a decrease of 0.6 tons or -0.2% compared to the previous week. The weekly average daily port clearance volume at 45 ports was 327.0 tons, a decrease of 9.4 tons or -2.8% compared to the previous week. The national monthly pig iron output was 6979.3 tons, a decrease of 100.5 tons or -1.4% compared to the previous month. The national monthly crude steel output was 7736.9 tons, a decrease of 229.0 tons or -2.9% compared to the previous month [3]. Inventory Changes - The inventory at 45 ports increased by 61.6 tons or 0.4% compared to Monday of the previous week. The imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills was 9046.2 tons, a decrease of 990.6 tons or -9.9% compared to the previous week. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills remained unchanged at 21 days [3]. Group 3: Coke and Coking Coal Industry Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints Coke - Coke futures showed an oscillating upward trend yesterday. Recently, the spot and futures markets have not been in sync. After mainstream coke enterprises proposed a price increase once and then remained stable, port trade quotes rebounded. It is recommended to go long on coke 2601 at low prices, with a reference range of 1620 - 1770, and for arbitrage, go long on coking coal and short on coke [5]. Coking Coal - Coking coal futures also showed an oscillating upward trend yesterday. The spot auction prices in Shanxi recovered, and the prices of some coal types rebounded significantly, with Mongolian coal prices rising steadily. It is recommended to go long on coking coal 2601 at low prices in the short term, with a reference range of 1120 - 1250, and for arbitrage, go long on coking coal and short on coke [5]. Summary by Directory Coke - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) and Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) remained unchanged at 1561 and 1613 yuan/ton respectively. The coke 01 contract was 1673 yuan/ton, an increase of 31 yuan or 1.9% compared to the previous day [5]. Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi medium - sulfur primary coking coal (warehouse receipt) and Mongolian 5 raw coal (warehouse receipt) were 1300 and 1247 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 30 and 41 yuan compared to the previous day. The coking coal 01 contract was 1186 yuan/ton, an increase of 35 yuan or 3.0% compared to the previous day [5]. Supply - The daily average output of all - sample coking plants was 65.3 tons, a decrease of 0.8 tons or -1.3% compared to October 10th. The daily average output of 247 steel mills was 241.5 tons, a decrease of 0.3 tons or -0.1% compared to October 10th [5]. Demand - The pig iron output of 247 steel mills was 241.0 tons, a decrease of 0.6 tons or -0.2% compared to October 10th. The daily average output of all - sample coking plants was 65.3 tons, a decrease of 0.8 tons or -1.3% compared to October 10th [5]. Inventory Changes - The total coke inventory was 891.9 tons, a decrease of 17.9 tons or -2.0% compared to October 10th. The coke inventory of all - sample coking plants was 57.3 tons, a decrease of 6.6 tons or -10.3% compared to October 10th. The coke inventory of 247 steel mills was 639.4 tons, a decrease of 11.4 tons or -1.7% compared to October 10th [5]. - The coking coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines' clean coal was 100.5 tons, a decrease of 10.7 tons or -9.6% compared to October 10th. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants was 997.4 tons, an increase of 38.3 tons or 4.0% compared to October 10th [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment rating. 2. Core Views - Methanol: The trading logic is the pressure transfer from ports to the inland. Inland has seasonal stocking demand and new device stocking increment from Lianhong, but ports will cause reverse flow impact. Currently, the price is benchmarked against inland prices, and the inland situation is crucial. Xingxing is expected to start operation in early September, but inventory is still accumulating. Reverse flow can relieve port pressure but will affect inland valuation. Valuation, inventory, and driving factors are not favorable, so bottom - fishing should wait [2]. - Plastic (Polyethylene): The inventory of major producers is neutral year - on - year. Upstream major producers and coal chemical industry are reducing inventory, social inventory is flat, downstream raw material and finished product inventory are neutral. Overall inventory is neutral. The 09 basis is around - 110 in North China and - 50 in East China. Outer - market prices in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia are stable. Import profit is around - 200 with no further increase. Non - standard HD injection price is stable, other price differences are volatile, and LD is weakening. September maintenance is flat month - on - month, and recent domestic linear production is decreasing. Attention should be paid to LL - HD conversion and US quotes. New device pressure in 2025 is high [6]. - Polypropylene: Upstream major producers and mid - stream are reducing inventory. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, non - standard price difference is neutral, import profit is around - 700, and export is good this year. Non - standard price difference is neutral. European and American prices are stable. PDH profit is around - 400, propylene is volatile, and powder production start - up is stable. Drawing production scheduling is neutral. Future supply is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. Downstream orders are average, raw material and finished product inventory are neutral. Under the background of over - capacity, the 01 contract is expected to have moderate to excessive pressure. If exports continue to increase or PDH device maintenance is high, supply pressure can be alleviated to neutral [7]. - PVC: The basis is maintained at 01 - 270, and the factory - delivery basis is - 480. Downstream start - up is seasonally weakening, and the willingness to hold goods at low prices is strong. Mid - upstream inventory is continuously accumulating. Summer northwest device seasonal maintenance has a load center between spring maintenance and Q1 high production. In Q4, attention should be paid to production capacity implementation and export sustainability. Recent export orders have decreased slightly. Coal sentiment is good, semi - coke cost is stable, and calcium carbide profit is under pressure due to PVC maintenance. Attention should be paid to whether subsequent caustic soda export orders can support high - price caustic soda. PVC comprehensive profit is - 100. Currently, the static inventory contradiction accumulates slowly, cost is stable, downstream performance is average, and the macro situation is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and start - up [7]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Methanol - **Price Data**: From October 10 to 16, 2025, the power coal futures price remained at 801. The prices of various regions' spot and relevant indicators changed slightly. For example, the Jiangsu spot price decreased from 2228 to 2305, and the import profit remained unchanged at 325 [2]. - **Viewpoint**: The trading logic focuses on the pressure transfer from ports to the inland. Inland has potential demand, but port reverse flow impacts inland valuation. Xingxing's operation situation and inventory accumulation also affect the market. Import variables such as Indian purchases from Iran and unplanned maintenance should be noted [2]. Plastic (Polyethylene) - **Price Data**: From October 10 to 16, 2025, the Northeast Asia ethylene price remained at 785. The prices of various polyethylene products in different regions changed. For example, the North China LL price decreased from 6980 to 6880, and the import profit changed from 14 to - 84 [6]. - **Viewpoint**: Inventory is neutral overall. Attention should be paid to factors such as LL - HD conversion, US quotes, and new device commissioning in 2025 [6]. Polypropylene - **Price Data**: From October 10 to 16, 2025, the Shandong propylene price decreased from 6450 to 6200, and other prices and indicators also changed. For example, the export profit increased from - 33 to - 16 [7]. - **Viewpoint**: Upstream and mid - stream are reducing inventory. Valuation indicators are in a certain state. Future supply and demand are affected by factors such as exports and PDH device maintenance [7]. PVC - **Price Data**: From October 10 to 16, 2025, the Northwest calcium carbide price remained stable at 2400 in some days, and other prices and indicators had minor changes. For example, the export profit decreased from 408 to 424 [7]. - **Viewpoint**: The basis is at a certain level. Downstream start - up is seasonally weak, and mid - upstream inventory is accumulating. Attention should be paid to factors such as production capacity implementation, exports, coal prices, and terminal orders in Q4 [7].

Summary of the Conference Call on the Gold and Jewelry Industry Industry Overview - The gold and jewelry industry is experiencing significant changes due to rising gold prices, which have increased by approximately 50% year-on-year during the 2025 Golden Week, impacting retail sales positively despite a slight decline in weight sold [1][2][21]. Key Points and Arguments Sales Performance - Overall sales growth during the 2025 Golden Week was 5.7%, with individual brand performances varying: - Lao Feng Xiang: +6.3% - Zhou Da Sheng: -1.4% - Lao Miao: +1.8% - Chao Hong Ji: +18% - Zhou Da Fu: +7.8% - China Gold: -7.3% [2][21]. Pricing and Profitability - The average transaction price for Lao Feng Xiang increased from 80-120 RMB to 170-180 RMB due to rising gold prices, while profit per gram for stores dropped from 120-150 RMB to 50-80 RMB [1][5][6]. - Gross margins have decreased by 3-4 percentage points, with fine jewelry products at approximately 22%-25% and general products at 15%-18%, leading to an overall margin of about 18%-20% [7][8]. Brand Strategies - Zhou Da Fu has adjusted its product structure, increasing the proportion of fixed-price products from 10% to over 25%, significantly improving its gross margin [3][12]. - Chao Hong Ji has successfully attracted younger consumers through IP updates, achieving a national sales increase of 52% [1][4]. Store Management and Market Dynamics - Major brands are in a phase of store closures, with Zhou Da Sheng closing 78 stores, Lao Feng Xiang 48, and Zhou Da Fu reducing from over 7,000 to 5,600 stores. Chao Hong Ji is the only brand expanding its store count [10][11]. - The management of franchisees has become more relaxed, leading to widespread discounting practices among franchisees to remain competitive [10]. Future Outlook - The industry anticipates a growth rate of 10% to 20% in 2026, driven by wedding demand and expectations of continued gold price increases [22][25]. - Current inventory levels have risen, with stores holding 17-18 kg compared to 12 kg previously, complicating predictions for when consumption will normalize [23]. Taxation and Compliance Issues - Hong Kong brands face frequent tax audits due to full invoicing practices, leading to significant tax liabilities for franchisees [26][27]. - Domestic brands utilize strategies to minimize tax burdens, such as reducing invoicing amounts [29]. Consumer Behavior - The sensitivity of consumers to high prices is increasing, prompting brands to optimize their market presence and inventory management [18][19]. Additional Important Insights - The proportion of old-for-new exchanges is around 20%, contributing significantly to sales revenue as gold prices rise [30]. - The industry is expected to undergo cyclical changes, with potential new product trends emerging that could lead to a new store opening cycle in the future [20].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The short - term M01 may rebound due to the escalation of the Sino - US trade war, but the rebound height is limited by the uncertainty of Sino - US trade policies and the high domestic soybean meal inventory. It is recommended to pay attention to Sino - US policies, South American La Nina weather speculation, and US soybean yield adjustments [4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Part One: Main Views and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: The USDA's estimated yield per acre of US soybeans for the 2025/26 season may be further reduced. Brazilian soybean planting has started smoothly, with a sowing rate of 8.2% as of October 4. In October, domestic soybean stocks are expected to decline, but the supply of domestic soybean meal in the fourth quarter is still expected to be loose. Under the Sino - Canadian trade policy, the supply of imported rapeseed meal and rapeseed in China is expected to shrink, while the opening of Australian rapeseed imports is expected to supplement the domestic rapeseed meal supply in the fourth quarter [4]. - **Demand**: Livestock and poultry are expected to maintain high inventories in the short term, supporting feed demand. However, the current breeding profit is in a loss state, and national policies tend to control the inventory and weight of pigs, which may affect the supply in the distant months. Soybean meal has a high cost - performance ratio and a high feed addition ratio. The downstream spot trading of soybean meal is good, while the downstream trading of rapeseed meal is cautious [4]. - **Inventory**: Domestic soybean stocks have reached a high level. This week, the inventory of soybean meal in oil mills has slightly decreased, and the inventory is at a high level. The inventory days of soybean meal in feed enterprises have increased. Domestic rapeseed stocks have declined to a low level, and rapeseed meal stocks have been continuously depleted, but the inventory level is still at a high level in the same period of previous years [4]. - **Basis/Spread**: The basis is neutral [4]. - **Profit**: The profit of Brazilian soybean crushing has deteriorated, while the profit of Canadian rapeseed crushing is good [4]. - **Valuation**: From the perspective of crushing profit, the futures price of soybean meal is at a relatively low valuation. From the perspective of basis, the recent price of soybean meal futures is at a neutral valuation [4]. - **Macro and Policy**: The Ministry of Transport's announcement of charging special port fees for US ships is expected to increase the cost of some soybean imports and ocean freight. Trump's announcement of imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese - imported goods has escalated the Sino - US trade tension [4]. - **Investment View**: The market is expected to be volatile [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral trading is expected to be volatile, and arbitrage is on hold. Attention should be paid to policies and weather [4]. Part Two: Fundamental Data on Supply and Demand of Meal Products - **Inventory - Consumption Ratio**: In September, the inventory - consumption ratio of US soybeans for the 2025/26 season increased, while the global soybean inventory - consumption ratio decreased. The inventory - consumption ratio of rapeseed increased [33][39]. - **US Soybean Situation**: The sowing rate and excellent - good rate of US soybeans are presented. The domestic crushing profit of US soybeans has slightly declined. The export sales performance of US soybeans is poor [48][53][65]. - **Import and Price**: The CNF premium of soybeans, the import price of Canadian rapeseed, and the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Brazilian real are shown. The monthly import volume of soybeans, rapeseed, and rapeseed meal in China is also provided [72][75][77]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of soybeans, soybean meal, rapeseed, and rapeseed meal in China is at different levels. The inventory of soybeans is at a high level, soybean meal has a slight reduction in inventory, and the inventory days of feed enterprises have increased [80]. - **Trading Volume and Consumption**: The trading volume and consumption of soybean meal and rapeseed meal are presented. The spot trading volume of soybean meal has increased, but the holiday pick - up volume has declined [103]. - **Price Difference and Feed Production**: The price difference between soybean meal and rapeseed meal and the monthly feed production are shown [115][117]. - **Breeding Situation**: The breeding profits and related data of pigs, broilers, and laying hens are presented, including the decline in pig prices and the high weight of pigs [119][123][127]

Report Title - [New Energy Weekly Report] [1] Report Information - Report Date: October 13, 2025 [2] - Research Institution: Guomao Futures Nonferrous Metals Research Center [2] - Analysts: Fang Fuqiang, Xie Ling [2] - Assistant Analyst: Chen Yusen [2] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the report Core Viewpoints - The industrial silicon market shows a pattern of increasing supply and demand, with prices likely to fluctuate. The polysilicon market has an "anti - involution" policy framework, and the fundamentals may improve in the medium to long term, but prices may fluctuate in the short term. The lithium carbonate market has strong terminal demand, and there may be a short - term supply - demand mismatch [8][9][86] Summary by Directory 1. Nonferrous and New Energy Price Monitoring - **Price Data**: The report monitors the closing prices of various nonferrous metals and new energy products, including the US dollar index, exchange rates, and prices of industrial silicon, copper, aluminum, etc. For example, the current value of industrial silicon is 8,685 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 0.52%, a weekly decrease of 3.07%, and an annual decrease of 20.94% [6] 2. Industrial Silicon (SI) and Polysilicon (PS) Industrial Silicon - **Supply**: National weekly production is 95,500 tons, a decrease of 0.81% from the previous week. The number of open furnaces is 313, an increase of 3 from the previous week. September production was 420,800 tons, a 9.10% increase from the previous month and a 7.33% decrease from the same period last year. October production is planned to be 456,600 tons, an 8.52% increase from the previous month and a 2.84% decrease from the same period last year [8] - **Demand**: Polysilicon weekly production is 32,000 tons, a 1.33% increase from the previous week. Organic silicon DMC weekly production is 47,600 tons, a 1.04% decrease from the previous week [8] - **Inventory**: The visible inventory is 693,900 tons, a 0.86% decrease from the previous week, with year - on - year growth of 23.18%. The industry inventory is 442,500 tons, a 0.56% decrease from the previous week [8] - **Cost and Profit**: The national average cost per ton is 9,087 yuan, a 0.07% decrease from the previous week, and the profit per ton is 133 yuan, an increase of 9 yuan/ton from the previous week [8] - **Investment View**: The supply and demand of industrial silicon both increase, and the price may fluctuate [8] Polysilicon - **Supply**: National weekly production is 31,300 tons, a 0.32% increase from the previous week. August production was 131,700 tons, a 23.31% increase from the previous month and a 2.41% increase from the same period last year. September production is planned to be 126,700 tons, a 3.80% decrease from the previous month and a 2.69% decrease from the same period last year [9] - **Demand**: Silicon wafer weekly production is 13.65GW, a 0.27% decrease from the previous week. The factory inventory is 16.60GW, a 0.45% increase from the previous week [9] - **Inventory**: The factory inventory is 25,390 tons, a 4.83% increase from the previous week, and the registered warehouse receipts are 24,420 tons, a 3.30% increase from the previous week [9] - **Cost and Profit**: The national average cost per ton is 41,543 yuan, remaining the same as the previous week, and the profit per ton is 9,057 yuan, remaining the same as the previous week [9] - **Investment View**: The "capacity reduction + sales at no less than cost price" policy framework may improve the fundamentals of polysilicon in the medium to long term. Due to the long - term non - implementation of "anti - involution", market sentiment has subsided, and prices may fluctuate in the short term [9] 3. Lithium Carbonate (LC) - **Supply**: National weekly production is 20,600 tons, a 0.58% increase from the previous week. September production was 87,300 tons, a 2.37% increase from the previous month and a 52.00% increase from the same period last year. October production is planned to be about 90,000 tons, a 3.09% increase from the previous month and a 50.78% increase from the same period last year [86] - **Import**: In August, the import volume of lithium carbonate was 21,800 tons, a 57.79% increase from the previous month and a 23.54% increase from the same period last year. In September, Chile's exports of lithium carbonate to China were 11,100 tons, a 14.49% decrease from the previous month and a 33.13% decrease from the same period last year [86] - **Material Demand**: The weekly production of iron - lithium materials is 78,100 tons, a 0.04% decrease from the previous week. The weekly production of ternary materials is 18,800 tons, a 0.48% increase from the previous week [86] - **Terminal Demand**: In August, the production of new energy vehicles was 1.391 million, a 11.91% increase from the previous month and a 27.40% increase from the same period last year; the sales volume was 1.3953 million, a 10.55% increase from the previous month and a 26.84% increase from the same period last year. From January to August, the cumulative winning bid power of domestic energy storage was 41.09GW/111.43GWh, a 20.71%/53.55% increase from the same period last year [86] - **Inventory**: The social inventory (including warehouse receipts) is 134,800 tons, a 1.48% decrease from the previous week. The lithium salt factory inventory is 34,700 tons, a 4.85% decrease from the previous week [86] - **Cost and Profit**: The cash production cost of lithium mica for external purchase is 77,806 yuan/ton, a 1.17% decrease from the previous week; the production profit is - 7,315 yuan/ton, an increase of 727 yuan/ton from the previous week [86] - **Investment View**: In the short term, there may be a supply - demand mismatch, pushing up prices. In the medium to long term, the pattern of oversupply remains unchanged, and capacity clearance is still awaited [86]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The current trading logic is that port pressure is transmitted to the inland. The inland has seasonal stocking demand and incremental stocking from new Lianhong units in the later stage, but the port will continuously cause reverse flow impacts. The current price in the futures market is benchmarked against the inland price, and the inland's actions are crucial later. Xingxing is expected to resume operation in early September, but inventory is still accumulating. Reverse flow can relieve port pressure but will affect the inland valuation. Currently, the valuation and inventory are average, and the driving force is weak. It is still necessary to wait before bottom - fishing (import variables include India's purchase of Iranian products, unplanned maintenance, etc.) [2][3] - For polyethylene, the inventory of the two major oil companies is neutral year - on - year. The upstream two major oil companies and coal chemical enterprises are reducing inventory, and the social inventory remains flat. The downstream raw material and finished product inventories are also neutral. The overall inventory is neutral. The basis for the 09 contract is around - 110 in North China and - 50 in East China. The overseas markets in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia are stable. The import profit is around - 200, with no further increase for now. The price of non - standard HD injection molding is stable, and other price differentials are fluctuating, with LD weakening. The maintenance in September is flat month - on - month, and the recent domestic linear production has decreased month - on - month. Attention should be paid to the LL - HD conversion situation and the US quotation. The pressure from new plants in 2025 is significant, and the commissioning of new plants should be monitored [3] - For polypropylene, the upstream two major oil companies and the middle - stream are reducing inventory. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, the non - standard price differential is neutral, and the import profit is around - 700. Exports have been performing well this year. The non - standard price differential is neutral, and the markets in Europe and America are stable. The PDH profit is around - 400, propylene is fluctuating, and the powder production start - up rate is stable. The拉丝 production ratio is neutral. The subsequent supply is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. The current downstream orders are average, and the raw material and finished product inventories are neutral. Against the background of over - capacity, the pressure on the 01 contract is expected to be moderately excessive. If exports continue to increase significantly or there are many PDH plant maintenance, the supply pressure can be alleviated to a neutral level [3] - For PVC, the basis is maintained at 01 - 270, and the factory - pickup basis is - 480. The downstream start - up rate is seasonally weakening, and the willingness to hold inventory at low prices is strong. The inventory of the middle and upstream is continuously accumulating. The summer seasonal maintenance of northwest plants has a load center between the spring maintenance and the high production in Q1. In Q4, attention should be paid to the implementation of new plant commissioning and the sustainability of exports. The recent near - term export orders have slightly declined. The coal market sentiment is positive, the cost of semi - coke is stable, and the profit of calcium carbide is under pressure due to PVC maintenance; the counter - offer for caustic soda exports is FOB380. Attention should be paid to whether subsequent export orders can support the high price of caustic soda. The comprehensive profit of PVC is - 100. Currently, the static inventory contradiction is accumulating slowly, the cost is stable, the downstream performance is mediocre, and the macro - environment is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and start - up rates [3] Summary by Related Catalogs Methanol and Polyolefins - The report provides price data for methanol and polyolefins on different dates including power coal futures, spot prices in different regions, CFR prices, import profits, basis, and MTO profits [2] Polyethylene - Price data for Northeast Asia ethylene, LL and LD in different regions, import profits, futures prices, basis, two - oil inventories, and warehouse receipts are provided from September 26 to October 10, 2025 [3] Polypropylene - Price data for Shandong propylene, Northeast Asia propylene, PP in different regions, PP in US dollars, export profits, futures prices, basis, two - oil inventories, and warehouse receipts are provided from September 26 to October 10, 2025 [3] PVC - Price data for northwest calcium carbide, Shandong caustic soda, different production methods of PVC in different regions, import prices, export profits, comprehensive profits, and basis are provided from September 26 to October 10, 2025 [3]

Group 1: Export Chain - The export chain is expected to see improved sentiment and performance, with clarity on tariff arrangements boosting order placement by brands [1][9] - Major brands like Nike and Adidas are cautiously optimistic about demand recovery, with Nike reporting a slight revenue and gross margin beat in its recent quarterly results [2][12] - Leading manufacturers have begun to see performance improvements in Q3, with companies like Xin'ao and Bailong Dongfang anticipating revenue growth driven by increased orders [3][19] Group 2: Investment Themes - Key investment themes include leading sports and leisure brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Uniqlo, along with their core suppliers like Shenzhou International and Huayi Group, which have attractive PE ratios for 2025 [4][21] - Upstream manufacturers showing short-term order improvements and medium-term market share gains include Xin'ao and Weixing, which are expected to benefit from rising raw material prices [4][21] Group 3: Brand Apparel - The brand apparel sector continues to show signs of divergence, with retail performance impacted by fluctuating offline traffic and intense online competition [5][22] - Despite challenges, companies like Hailan Home and Luolai Life are expected to maintain positive revenue growth due to strong online and offline sales strategies [6][26] Group 4: Market Outlook - The overall market outlook for the textile and apparel industry remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations of gradual recovery in demand and performance improvements across various segments [1][9][22] - The consumer confidence index shows slight recovery, but consumers remain focused on product functionality and value for money [5][22]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The PVC industry is currently in a situation of strong supply and weak demand. The comprehensive profit of enterprises has declined to the lowest level this year, and the valuation pressure has decreased. However, the supply - side maintenance volume is small, and the output is at a historical high. With multiple new devices to be tested in the short term, domestic downstream demand is weak, and export expectations are poor in the fourth quarter. The medium - term supply - demand pattern is poor after the new device is put into production, and it is difficult to reverse the oversupply situation [11]. Summary According to the Directory 1. Monthly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Cost - profit**: Wuhai calcium carbide price is 2400 yuan/ton, unchanged year - on - month; Shandong calcium carbide price is 2890 yuan/ton, up 160 yuan/ton year - on - month; Shaanxi medium - grade semi - coke is 730 yuan/ton, up 70 yuan/ton year - on - month. The comprehensive profit of chlor - alkali integration has dropped significantly from the high, while the profit of ethylene production has improved slightly, and the overall valuation support has strengthened [11]. - **Supply**: The PVC capacity utilization rate is 82.6%, up 5.5% year - on - month. Among them, the calcium carbide method is 82.9%, up 6.2% year - on - month; the ethylene method is 81.9%, up 3.8% year - on - month. The maintenance volume increased slightly last month, but new devices released production, and the supply pressure actually increased. This month, the maintenance intensity is expected to decrease, and two new devices are planned to be tested and put into production this year, so the supply pressure is expected to continue to rise [11]. - **Demand**: In terms of exports, the year - on - year growth rate of export volume in August was weaker than that in the first half of the year, and it was difficult to drive the destocking of domestic inventory. The Indian anti - dumping policy is expected to be implemented from October to November, and the export growth rate is expected to decline further. The start - up of the three major downstream industries has rebounded slightly, but the overall downstream load is still weak in the real estate downturn cycle and difficult to reverse the oversupply situation [11]. - **Inventory**: The factory inventory is 38.4 tons, up 6.8 tons year - on - month; the social inventory is 103.6 tons, up 11.8 tons year - on - month; the overall inventory is 142 tons, up 18.6 tons year - on - month; the warehouse receipts continue to rise. Currently in the inventory accumulation cycle, inventory accumulation will continue without unexpected performance at the export end or obvious upstream production cuts [11]. - **Summary**: Last month, the trading was mainly based on the weak fundamentals of PVC. There was a rebound in the middle of the month driven by the sentiment of the building materials and black sectors, but it was difficult to support the weak pattern of significant inventory accumulation. In the medium term, the supply - demand pattern is poor after the new devices are put into production, and it is necessary to rely on export growth or the elimination of old devices to digest the domestic excess capacity. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities on rallies in the medium term [11]. 2. Futures and Spot Market - The report provides multiple charts related to the PVC futures and spot market, including the term structure, spot basis, 1 - 5 spread, and the prices of PVC in the East China SG - 5 market, as well as the trading volume and open interest of active contracts and total contracts, to show the market price and trading situation of PVC [15][19][24][26]. 3. Profit and Inventory - **Profit**: The comprehensive profit of chlor - alkali integration has dropped to a historical low, and the valuation pressure has decreased [42]. - **Inventory**: The factory inventory and social inventory of PVC have both increased year - on - month, and the overall inventory is in the accumulation cycle. The warehouse receipts are also rising [11]. The report also provides multiple charts to show the inventory changes of PVC in different production methods and the overall inventory situation [31][32][34][38]. 4. Cost Side - Calcium carbide prices have risen and then fallen, semi - coke prices have stabilized and rebounded, caustic soda prices have declined, and ethylene prices have fallen [49][52]. The report provides multiple charts to show the price and inventory changes of calcium carbide, semi - coke, caustic soda, and ethylene [50][53][56]. 5. Supply Side - In 2025, the PVC capacity will be significantly increased, mainly concentrated in the third quarter. A total of 250 tons of new capacity will be put into production throughout the year [61][66]. Although the average load of PVC decreased in September, the output was difficult to reduce due to the new device production [69]. The report also provides charts to show the historical trend of PVC capacity, the quarterly production capacity of new devices, and the production start - up and weekly output of PVC [62][64][75]. 6. Demand Side - The start - up of the three major downstream industries of PVC has rebounded, but it is still weak in the real estate downturn cycle and difficult to reverse the oversupply situation. The export volume in August increased year - on - year, but the growth rate was weaker than that in the first half of the year, and the export growth rate is expected to decline further after the implementation of the Indian anti - dumping policy [11][78]. The report provides multiple charts to show the start - up of downstream industries, export volume, pre - sale volume, and the situation of the real estate market [78][86][91].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Urea, Methanol, Pure Benzene, Styrene, Propylene, Plastic, PVC, Caustic Soda, PX, PTA, Ethylene Glycol, Short Fiber, Glass, Soda Ash, Bottle Chip: Investment ratings are provided with star symbols, where red stars represent a predicted upward trend and green stars represent a predicted downward trend. One star means a bias towards long/short with a driving force for an upward/downward trend but limited operability on the trading floor. Two stars mean holding long/short with a clearer upward/downward trend and the market condition is evolving. Three stars mean an even clearer long/short trend and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities. White stars mean the short-term long/short trend is in a relatively balanced state and the current trading floor has poor operability, suggesting a wait-and-see approach [1][9] Core Views - The chemical market shows a complex situation with different trends in various sub - sectors. Some products are affected by factors such as supply - demand imbalances, seasonal changes, and raw material price fluctuations [2][3][5] Summary by Related Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene prices continued to rise due to early planned maintenance of a device in Dongying during the National Day holiday and the gradual recovery of some downstream demand. However, the futures price fell on the first trading day after the holiday, resulting in a divergence between the futures and spot markets and an expansion of the basis. - For polyolefins, the peak season demand was weak, with mainly rigid demand procurement. The large - scale release of new production capacity on the supply side led to a significant increase in domestic production this year, resulting in prominent supply - demand contradictions. Production enterprises accumulated inventory during the double festivals, and there was obvious pressure to reduce inventory after the holiday, causing prices to be under pressure [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - During the National Day, the oil price fell. The pure benzene futures price once dropped below 5700 yuan/ton in the morning session and then rebounded following the oil price in the afternoon. The spot price in East China was weak, the shipment in Shandong was dull, and the listed price of Sinopec remained stable. The device operation rate continued to rise, the port inventory decreased, the actual fundamentals were okay, but the basis weakened compared to before the holiday. High import volume and the expectation of future demand decline continued to drag down the market. - The main contract of styrene futures closed slightly lower within the day, and the overall center of gravity moved down along the 5 - day moving average. The oil price first decreased and then increased during the holiday, remaining basically the same as before the holiday, having limited impact on the cost side of styrene. On the supply - demand fundamentals, the peak season demand was weak. Due to the expansion of production capacity, the domestic supply increased significantly. The total inventory of styrene has been significantly higher year - on - year since this year, showing a trend of oscillatory inventory accumulation after June. The supply - side pressure was large, suppressing the styrene price, and the styrene market was in a bearish pattern [3] Polyester - The overseas oil price fell during the holiday. The prices of PX and PTA weakened in the morning session and then rebounded in the afternoon due to the oil price recovery. The operation rate of PX continued to increase. Hengli Dalian's PTA carried out maintenance, and the East China device reduced its load due to an accident. In the short term, PX was expected to be under pressure, and the PTA segment repaired its profit. However, the PX of Wushi Petrochemical was planned for maintenance, and the polyester load was expected to be maintained. The short - term supply - demand pattern of upstream raw materials was okay. Attention should be paid to terminal orders and raw material restocking. In mid - to late October, the downstream demand was expected to gradually weaken, and the supply - demand situation would still be under pressure in the long run. - The domestic operation rate of ethylene glycol increased significantly, and the port inventory accumulated significantly during the holiday. The fundamentals were weak, and the main futures price once approached the 4100 yuan/ton mark within the day. In the medium term, with the mass production of new devices and the weakening of future demand, the supply - demand situation would gradually weaken in the fourth quarter. Under the expectation of inventory accumulation, the 1 - 5 spread was under pressure to decline. - The new production capacity of short fiber was limited, and the operation rate was at a high level. The terminal weaving and dyeing industries increased their operation rates. The recovery of peak - season demand boosted the short - fiber industry. It was recommended to continue to be long in the short term. Attention should be paid to downstream orders and short - fiber inventory. The operation rate of bottle chips increased, but after the long holiday, as the weather turned cooler, the demand was expected to weaken. Overcapacity was a long - term pressure, and the processing margin was continuously under pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - The methanol futures price dropped significantly. During the holiday, the import volume remained high, and the port inventory continued to accumulate. The capacity utilization rate of domestic methanol devices increased. Before the holiday, inland olefin enterprises made large - scale external purchases, and enterprises had sufficient orders to be delivered, but the order execution was slowed down due to logistics restrictions, and the inventory of production enterprises increased slightly. The import was expected to remain sufficient, the port was expected to continue to accumulate inventory, and the short - term weakness would continue. The long - term outlook was relatively positive. Attention should be paid to macro - sentiment and changes in overseas devices. - During the National Day holiday, urea production enterprises significantly accumulated inventory, the supply remained high, and enterprises faced great pressure to sell. Affected by weather and logistics factors, the downstream demand was insufficient. Export orders were being shipped, and the port inventory decreased. Although India issued a new round of urea tenders, planning to import 2 million tons, the export window period might have ended, so the short - term boost to the market was limited. The domestic supply - demand situation of urea remained loose. Attention should be paid to possible policy adjustments and their impact on market sentiment [6] Chlor - alkali Industry - The main contract of PVC dropped. During the holiday, the downstream demand weakened, the supply was at a high level, and the inventory increased significantly. After the end of maintenance and the release of new production capacity, the supply pressure was high. The downstream's intention to stock up was low, and the industry continued the inventory - accumulation pattern. The integrated chlor - alkali enterprises still had profits, but the cost support was not obvious. In a weak real - situation pattern, PVC might show a weak - oscillatory trend. - The caustic soda futures price dropped significantly. There were still vehicle - waiting phenomena among downstream buyers, and the purchase price might be further reduced. The inventory increased compared to the previous period. There were maintenance plans for caustic soda in North and East China in October, but the scale was small. Since there were still profits, the supply was still operating at a high level. The liquid caustic soda inventory of alumina plants in Shanxi and Henan was high, and the downstream profit margin shrank. They were resistant to high - priced products. The weak real - situation pattern continued, but there might be restocking demand before the future downstream alumina production. Since the strong - expectation could not be falsified, it was recommended to wait and see [7] Soda Ash - Glass - The soda ash futures price was in a weak state. The inventory decreased before the holiday and increased after the holiday. The rigid demand for heavy soda was stable. The production capacity of float glass and photovoltaic glass has been stable recently. The inventory of the photovoltaic industry increased after a decrease. It was expected that the ignition speed would slow down in the future, and the incremental rigid demand for heavy soda was limited. There were few maintenance plans in October, the industry's current operating pressure was not large, and the supply would operate at a high level. The long - term supply - demand surplus situation remained unchanged. Opportunities to short at high prices should be sought, but be cautious when approaching the cost level. - The glass futures price fluctuated within a narrow range. During the holiday, downstream enterprises had holidays, and the production and sales were insufficient. The industry seasonally accumulated inventory, and some regions increased their quoted prices. The daily melting volume was oscillating at a relatively high level. The processing orders improved but were still insufficient on a month - on - month basis, and some project orders increased. Whether Shajiahe would intensively use Zhengkang's deep - processed gas should be continuously monitored. If the production - capacity reduction does not actually occur, the market may return to the weak - real - situation trading. However, with the current low valuation, the expected decline range is also limited. In the future, a low - buying strategy near the cost level can be considered [8]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CMB International indicates a downward revision of Budweiser APAC's (01876) EBITDA and net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 by 5-7% and 5-9% respectively, reflecting recent weak performance. The target price is adjusted to HKD 9.50 while maintaining a buy rating [1] Group 1: Financial Performance Expectations - The company is expected to face short-term pressure on its Q3 performance, with a projected revenue decline of 6.4% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to decrease by 14.4%, and adjusted net profit is expected to be USD 190 million, down 14.6% year-on-year [2] - The core pressure is attributed to weak performance in the ready-to-drink channel in mainland China, partially offset by strong growth in the Indian market, price increases in the Korean market, and cost improvements. The current stock price reflects short-term sales pressure, and a dividend yield exceeding 5% is expected to support the stock price [2] Group 2: Regional Performance Insights - In the Asia Pacific West region, the ready-to-drink channel in mainland China is under pressure due to factors such as alcohol bans and price wars on delivery platforms. The company is expected to see a high single-digit year-on-year revenue decline in this region, with significant declines in both volume and average price. Despite a trend towards premiumization in non-ready-to-drink channels, adverse changes in channel mix and promotional activities are expected to negatively impact average prices [3] - The company has proactively adjusted inventory to alleviate pressure on distributors, and inventory management is reported to be good, providing support for future recovery. A marginal recovery is anticipated in Q4, while the Indian market is expected to continue its growth momentum from the first half of the year, contributing to improved EBITDA margins [3] - In the Asia Pacific East region, performance is expected to be relatively stable, with slight revenue declines influenced by exchange rates. Volume is projected to decrease in low single digits, while average prices are expected to grow in mid-single digits, leading to a slight increase in adjusted EBITDA. Brand and channel optimization, along with recent price increases, are expected to support average price performance [4]