Core Viewpoint - The company is facing uncertainty in the second half of the year due to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical risks, but emphasizes the importance of its collaboration with Intel on the 12nm project as a strategic necessity [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Outlook - The company’s CFO noted that visibility for the second half of the year is limited, with clients adopting a wait-and-see approach and reducing inventory levels [1]. - The appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) is expected to significantly impact the company's performance, with a 1% increase in NTD eroding approximately 0.4% of the gross margin [1]. - The average exchange rate has shifted from around 32.5-33 NTD per USD to approximately 30 NTD per USD, which poses challenges for revenue [1]. Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - The collaboration with Intel is structured around a division of labor, with manufacturing taking place at Intel's facilities in the U.S. and a focus on joint research and development [2]. - The company aims to maintain a competitive edge by offering customized processes that competitors cannot provide, particularly as it transitions from 28nm to 22nm processes [2]. - The trend of "China for China, Non-China for Non-China" is becoming more pronounced, with an increasing proportion of local customers in the company's factories in China, indicating a rise in domestic demand [2].

Group 1: Market Sentiment and Trends - Recent macroeconomic concerns regarding U.S. debt and deficits have led to a temporary rebound in U.S. Treasury and dollar index, but the previous bullish sentiment in precious metals has not sustained, resulting in profit-taking [1] - The U.S. consumer confidence index rose significantly from 85.7 in April to 98 in May, indicating improved economic outlook among consumers, despite a decline in durable goods orders [2] - The recent geopolitical stability has contributed to a short-term correction in precious metals, with expectations of gold prices potentially reaching $4,000 per ounce by late 2025 or 2026 [3] Group 2: Price Movements and Technical Analysis - Gold prices have recently experienced volatility due to changes in trade relations between major economies, with a notable drop of nearly $60 in New York futures following shifts in U.S.-EU trade dynamics [4] - The current decline in gold prices marks the third correction since reaching above $3,500 on April 22, suggesting a weakening upward momentum that may indicate a significant market shift if the trend continues [4] - Analysts caution that the market's response to geopolitical narratives is swift, and the recent adjustments in precious metals may not be merely temporary [4]

Report Summary Core Views - The short - term pressure on crude oil is not significant, and the OPEC + policy in July should be monitored. Gold is under pressure and is expected to oscillate at a high level in the medium term. Coke prices have weak support, and multiple rounds of price cuts are expected. Steel prices may oscillate weakly due to weak supply - demand and declining cost support. Iron ore prices may also oscillate weakly with balanced short - term supply and demand. [2][4][5] - The overall trend of the national pig price is strong, but the pattern of strong supply and weak demand is difficult to change. Palm oil prices will oscillate, and high - selling and low - buying operations are recommended. Domestic soybean prices are expected to run steadily. Rubber prices are expected to oscillate weakly with cost support. PTA may face over - capacity pressure in the long - term, and high - level chasing is not recommended. [6][8][9][10] - Silver is expected to have a wide - range oscillation in the medium term. The bond market may oscillate slightly bearishly. Methanol 09 contract is expected to oscillate in the short - term. Soda ash 09 contract will also oscillate in the short - term. Caustic soda 09 contract may oscillate weakly in the short - term. [10][11][12][13] Summary by Variety Crude Oil - The implementation of OPEC + production increase was less than expected, so short - term pressure is not significant. It is in the OPEC + policy window period in July, and short - term trading is recommended. [2] Gold - Market expectations are that the US is more than 90% unlikely to cut interest rates in June. The US - EU tariff negotiation made progress, and the US dollar index rebounded, putting pressure on gold. It is expected to oscillate at a high level in the medium term. [2] Coke - Port inventories of coking coal and coke decreased. Coke prices have weak support. Steel mills have a strong expectation of price cuts, and the raw coal price decline provides room for coke price cuts. Two to three rounds of price cuts are expected this time, and there may be a fourth round if coal prices drop significantly in June. [4] Steel - Steel prices continued to decline. With the approaching rainy season and low real - estate new - construction willingness, the weak demand for steel in the off - season is difficult to change. The steel market may have weak supply and demand, and steel prices may oscillate weakly. [4] Iron Ore - Port inventories decreased, and the daily average port clearance volume increased. Iron ore supply decreased in the short - term, and demand pressure for steel enterprises to cut production passively is small. The short - term supply and demand are balanced, and prices may oscillate weakly. [5] Pig - The national pig price is generally strong. The pattern of strong supply and weak demand is difficult to change near the end of the month. Light - position short - term long trading can be tried, and farmers can consider selling hedging according to the slaughter rhythm. [6] Palm Oil - Malaysian palm oil exports increased in May. The production increase rate decreased, and exports increased. The price will oscillate, and high - selling and low - buying operations are recommended. [6] Soybean - South American soybeans arriving at ports can meet processing needs. Farmers' willingness to sell is strong, but the market is quiet. Domestic soybean prices are expected to run steadily, and it is recommended to wait for a callback to go long on soybean No. 1. [8] Rubber - Thai raw material prices are stable for glue and falling for cup - lump. Rubber prices are under pressure due to the expectation of zero - tariff between China and Thailand. However, there is cost support, and a weakly oscillating trend is expected. [9] PTA - PX supply is tight in the short - term but will increase marginally. PTA supply will increase slightly, and polyester inventory is high. In the long - term, over - capacity pressure will appear, and high - level chasing is not recommended. [10] Silver - US durable goods orders declined, and the economy is under downward pressure. The Fed's future interest - rate cut is uncertain. Silver is expected to have a wide - range oscillation in the medium term. [10] Treasury Bonds - Industrial enterprise profits increased, which is beneficial to the stock market. The bond market logic is unclear, and a slightly bearish medium - term oscillation is expected. [11] Methanol - Coal prices are expected to be weak. Methanol production is expected to run at a high level, and downstream demand is stable. Port inventories may continue to accumulate. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate in the short - term, and it is recommended to wait and see or short on rebounds. [12] Soda Ash - The price of heavy - soda ash is slowly declining. The start - up rate is slightly decreasing, and inventories are decreasing. The 09 contract is expected to oscillate in the short - term, and it is recommended to wait and see. [12] Caustic Soda - The caustic soda plant start - up rate is high and stable. Enterprise inventories are decreasing. The 09 contract may oscillate weakly in the short - term, and it is recommended to wait and see or short on rebounds. [13]

印度宣布超过日本成为世界第四大经济体，印度官员表示，两年半到三年后，印度将超过德国成为第三 大经济体。 目前在国际大媒体中只看到CNBC报道了此事，CNBC说IMF的确预测印度有望在2025年以微弱优势超 越日本，但根据目前的估算，印度仍略微落后。CNBC认为，印度的宣布有点着急。 不过印度不久将成为世界第三大经济体，这点没有悬念，中国之前的快速崛起为印度提供了这一想象 力。那么印度经济的质量如何，中国仍将是一把尺子。印度2025年人均GDP预计达到2880美元，这个数 字大约相当于中国2007年、2008年的水平。 不过，今天印度的实际经济水平应当说不及中国的2008年。2008年中国主办了北京奥运会，那是历史上 最成功的奥运会之一。早在2001年，中国就申奥成功。举办奥运会是一个国家至少部分地区经济达到或 接近发达水平的标志。1964年东京奥运会是日本经济实现战后恢复的典礼，1988年汉城奥运会是韩国成 为"亚洲小龙"的徽标。因为北京举办奥运会，2008年被西方媒体称为"中国元年"。 世界在变，人口大国的经济优势逐渐显现出来。印度认为目前的国际地缘政治形势非常有利于它的发 展，这也是实情。苹果等跨国公司将 ...

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Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views - Short - term geopolitical disturbances in the oil market are frequent, with significant uncertainties in the Russia - Ukraine and US - Iran situations. In the short term, the oil price is expected to fluctuate, with Brent ranging from $60 to $70 per barrel. In the long term, if the price remains low in the second quarter and the hurricane season in the US in the third quarter is stronger than average, there is a driving force for the oil price to rebound [2]. - The asphalt market is relatively strong among oil products. With limited supply and low inventory, the peak - season expectation is relatively optimistic, and the BU main contract is expected to operate in the range of 3400 - 3600 [5]. - The domestic liquefied gas market is under pressure during the summer off - season, with a weak fundamental situation due to increased supply and weak demand [7]. - For high - sulfur fuel oil, the near - month crack spread and monthly spread are at a high level, and the spot premium has started to rebound. For low - sulfur fuel oil, the supply continues to increase while the downstream demand is still weak [9]. - The natural gas price is expected to rebound due to increased demand intensity. In Europe, the gas price is supported by maintenance work, and the storage level is lower than last year [12][13]. - The PX market has an expected increase in supply, and the downstream PTA supply is also expected to rise, while the polyester industry plans to reduce production, and the PX market is expected to be in a high - level shock [15]. - The PTA market has an expected increase in supply, a weakening export expectation, and a planned reduction in polyester production. The supply - demand relationship is weakening, and the processing fee may be compressed, with a high - level shock expected [18]. - The ethylene glycol market is expected to maintain a tight - balance pattern in June, with a high - level shock in price [20]. - The short - fiber market has a limited supply loss, and the downstream has a pre - holiday restocking expectation, with a strong support for the processing fee, and a high - level shock is expected [21]. - The bottle - chip market has a gradually abundant supply and weak downstream receiving willingness, and the processing fee may be suppressed, with a shock consolidation expected [22]. - The styrene market has an expected increase in supply and a low - level increase in port inventory, with a weakening supply - demand relationship and a shock - weakening trend [24]. - The plastic and PP markets are weak in the short and medium term due to new production capacity and weak downstream demand [27]. - The PVC market is in a long - term supply - demand surplus pattern, and the short - term price is expected to be weak. The caustic soda market is short - term stable, but the medium - term direction is bearish [30][31]. - The soda ash market has an expected increase in supply, weak demand in the medium term, and a bearish trend with a slow decline [33][34]. - The glass market is in the off - season, with weak downstream demand, and the price is expected to be weak in the short term, and attention should be paid to cost reduction and factory cold - repair in the medium term [36][37]. - The urea market has a large domestic supply and weak demand, and the short - term futures and spot are expected to fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the factory's order - receiving situation [38][39]. - The methanol market has a large supply and stable downstream demand, with a port inventory increase. It is recommended to short on rebounds [42][43]. - The corrugated paper and box - board paper markets have an increase in downstream replenishment enthusiasm, but the terminal demand is weak, and there is over - capacity pressure on small and medium - sized paper enterprises [44]. - The offset paper market has a stable supply and weak demand, and the price increase is difficult to transmit [46]. - The log market is under pressure in the long - term due to weak real - estate demand and increased port inventory, and it is recommended to wait and see [48]. - The pulp market has a complex influencing factor situation, and it is recommended to wait and see for the SP main contract [52]. - The natural rubber market has a decline in production and consumption in April, and the inventory situation is complex. It is recommended to hold short positions for the RU main contract and try long positions for the NR main contract [54][55]. - The butadiene rubber market has an increase in inventory and a bearish factor for the BR main contract, and it is recommended to wait and see [58]. Grouped by Industry Oil - **Market Review** - NYMEX crude futures were closed for the US Memorial Day holiday, Brent2507 contract was at $64.74, down $0.04 per barrel, a month - on - month decrease of 0.06%. China INE crude futures main contract 2507 rose 1.7 to 456.4 yuan/barrel, and fell 0.5 to 455.9 yuan/barrel at night [1]. - **Related Information** - As of the week ending May 20, the net long positions of traders in US light crude and Brent crude futures and options decreased by 631 lots, equivalent to a reduction of 631,000 barrels of crude oil [1]. - Eight OPEC+ countries that promised additional voluntary oil production cuts will hold a meeting on May 31 to decide on July's production [2]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Short - term shock, medium - term weak [3]. - Arbitrage: Gasoline cracking weakens, diesel cracking weakens [4]. - Options: Wait and see [4]. Asphalt - **Market Review** - BU2507 closed at 3507 points at night (- 0.23%), BU2509 closed at 3461 points at night (- 0.20%) [4]. - On May 26, the spot price of asphalt in Shandong was 3450 - 3800 yuan/ton, in East China was 3520 - 3590 yuan/ton, and in South China was 3380 - 3500 yuan/ton [4]. - **Related Information** - At the end of the month, with the reduction of some expired contracts, the quotation of individual brands increased slightly. The demand in the north was stable, and the supply increased slightly. The demand in the south was affected by rainfall [4]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: High - level shock [5]. - Arbitrage: The asphalt - crude oil spread fluctuates at a high level [5]. - Options: Wait and see [5]. Liquefied Gas - **Market Review** - PG2507 closed at 4075 (+ 0.27%) at night, PG2508 closed at 4004 (+ 0.18%) at night [6]. - The spot price of domestic liquefied gas in South China was 4770 - 4880 yuan/ton, and the imported gas was 4820 - 5000 yuan/ton [6]. - **Related Information** - The South China market was stable, and the Shandong market had a small increase. The East China market was mainly stable [6][7]. - **Trading Strategy** - Not clearly mentioned in the report. Fuel Oil - **Market Review** - FU07 contract closed at 2976 (- 0.73%) at night, LU07 closed at 3501 (- 0.26%) at night [9]. - In the Singapore paper - trading market, the high - sulfur Jun/July spread decreased from 17.5 to 16.5 dollars/ton, and the low - sulfur Jun/July spread increased from 8.5 to 8.8 dollars/ton [9]. - **Related Information** - The Asian ultra - low - sulfur fuel oil market eased, and the high - sulfur fuel oil market continued to rise. The fuel oil cracking spread in Asia decreased last week [9]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Wait and see [10]. - Arbitrage: LU7 - 8 reverse arbitrage should stop profit at a low level [12]. - Options: Not clearly mentioned in the report. Natural Gas - **Market Review** - On Friday, the HH contract closed at 3.344 (+ 0%), the TTF closed at 37.253 (+ 2.2%), and the JKM closed at 12.585 (+ 0%) [12]. - **Related Information** - Last week, the US natural gas inventory increased by 120 bcf, higher than expected. The US natural gas production increased slightly to 106.1 bcf/d [12]. - **Trading Strategy** - HH unilateral: Buy on dips. TTF unilateral: Shock - strengthening [14]. - Arbitrage: Not clearly mentioned in the report. - Options: Not clearly mentioned in the report. PX - **Market Review** - The PX2509 main contract closed at 6674 (+ 0.33%) during the day and 6604 (- 1.05%) at night [14]. - The 6 - month MOPJ was estimated at $560/ton CFR. The PX price rose to $834/ton [14]. - **Related Information** - The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak. An East - China PX plant's disproportionation unit restarted, and a 70 - million - ton PX unit in the Northeast was restarting [15]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: High - level shock [16]. - Arbitrage: Long PX and short PTA [16]. - Options: Double - selling options [16]. PTA - **Market Review** - The TA509 main contract closed at 4724 (+ 0.17%) during the day and 4690 (- 0.72%) at night [16]. - The spot price of PTA in May was at a premium of 165 - 170 over the September contract [16]. - **Related Information** - The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak. A 100 - million - ton PTA unit in Southwest China restarted [17]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: High - level shock [18]. - Arbitrage: Long PX and short PTA [18]. - Options: Double - selling options [18]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review** - The EG2509 main contract closed at 4393 (- 0.23%) during the day and 4357 (- 0.82%) at night [18]. - The spot price of ethylene glycol was at a premium of 136 - 142 yuan/ton over the September contract [19]. - **Related Information** - The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak. The inventory of ethylene glycol in East - China main ports decreased by 5.6 million tons [19]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: High - level shock [20]. - Arbitrage: Wait and see [20]. - Options: Sell call options [20]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review** - The PF2507 main contract closed at 6430 (- 0.31%) during the day and 6394 (- 0.56%) at night [20]. - The price of direct - spinning polyester short - fiber in Fujian was stable, and the downstream purchased on demand [20]. - **Related Information** - The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak. The average production and sales of direct - spinning polyester short - fiber were 45% [21]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: High - level shock [21]. - Arbitrage: Short PTA and long PF [21]. - Options: Wait and see [21]. Bottle - Chip - **Market Review** - The PR2507 main contract closed at 6006 (+ 0.30%) during the day and 5976 (- 0.50%) at night [22]. - The trading volume of the polyester bottle - chip market was light [22]. - **Related Information** - The export quotation of polyester bottle - chip factories was mostly stable, and a 20 - million - ton polyester bottle - chip unit in East - China stopped for maintenance [22]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Shock consolidation [23]. - Arbitrage: Wait and see [23]. - Options: Sell call options [23]. Styrene - **Market Review** - The EB2507 main contract closed at 7195 (- 1.18%) during the day and 7110 (- 1.18%) at night [23]. - The price of styrene in Jiangsu in May was 7725 - 7800 yuan/ton [23]. - **Related Information** - As of May 26, the styrene inventory in East - China main ports increased by 2.25 million tons to 7.46 million tons. A 40 - million - ton styrene unit of Hanwha Total was shut down, and a 65 - million - ton unit was shut down due to a fault [24]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Shock - weakening [25]. - Arbitrage: Wait and see [25]. - Options: Sell call options [25]. Plastic and PP - **Market Review** - The mainstream transaction price of LLDPE in North China was 7170 - 7400 yuan/ton, and that of PP in North China was 7020 - 7200 yuan/ton [25]. - **Related Information** - The PE maintenance ratio was 21.8%, an increase of 3 percentage points, and the PP maintenance ratio was 18.9%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points [26]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Weak in the short and medium term, hold short positions [27]. - Arbitrage: Wait and see [27]. - Options: Wait and see [27]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Market Review** - The domestic PVC powder market price was slightly adjusted, and the caustic soda price in Shandong increased slightly [27]. - **Related Information** - Shandong alumina manufacturers increased the purchase price of 32% ion - membrane caustic soda. The price of some caustic soda products of Jinling changed [28][29]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: PVC holds short positions, caustic soda is short - term stable and medium - term bearish [32]. - Arbitrage: Wait and see [32]. - Options: Wait and see [32]. Soda Ash - **Market Review** - The soda ash futures main 09 contract closed at 1254 yuan/ton during the day and 1239 yuan at night [32]. - The spot price of soda ash in Shahe was 1250 yuan/ton [32]. - **Related Information** - As of May 26, the total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers decreased by 7.45 million tons to 160.23 million tons [33]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Bearish, slow decline [35]. - Arbitrage: Short soda ash and long glass [35]. - Options: Wait and see [35]. Glass - **Market Review** - The glass futures main 09 contract closed at 1019 yuan/ton during the day and 1016 yuan/ton at night [35]. - The spot price of glass in Shahe was 1156 yuan/ton [35]. - **Related Information** - A production line in Shahe was restarted. The market in East China was weak, and the price in Central China was mostly stable [35][36]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Price shock - weakening [38]. - Arbitrage: Long glass and short soda ash [38]. - Options: Wait and see [38]. Urea - **Market Review** - The urea futures closed at 1816 (- 1.14%). The spot price of urea decreased [38]. - **Related Information** - On May 26, the daily production of the urea industry was 20.68 million tons, an increase of 0.22 million tons. The current inventory increased from 80 million tons to 91 million tons [38]. - **Trading Strategy** - Unilateral: Short - term weak [40]. - Arbitrage: 91 positive arbitrage should be deployed at a low level [40]. -

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment ratings in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The oil price fluctuates widely due to the intersection of production increase and geopolitical factors, and the chemical industry shows a weakening trend in a volatile manner [1]. - The international crude oil supply - demand is likely to become looser in the medium - to - long - term, and the short - term oil price is bearish. The polyester downstream has improved significantly, with PTA showing a slightly stronger trend in a volatile manner and ethylene glycol slightly strengthening. The styrene cost is expected to collapse and trend weakly. The LPG price is expected to continue to decline in a volatile manner in the short term. The BR price is expected to decline in a volatile manner in the medium - to - long - term. The asphalt fundamentals are better than those of crude oil, and it is more resistant to decline and has lower volatility. The container shipping index for European routes is recommended for short - term observation [7][10][11][12][13][16][18]. 3. Summaries According to the Directory 3.1 Week - ly Viewpoint Strategy Summary - **Price Monitoring**: The report provides the closing price monitoring data of various energy and chemical products, including the current value, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual price changes, and weekly price trends of products such as the US dollar - RMB exchange rate, various types of crude oil, natural rubber, and chemical products [6]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: Different investment and trading views are given for various energy and chemical products. For example, the short - term view on crude oil is bearish, with a suggestion to wait and see for both single - side and arbitrage trading. For natural rubber, the short - term view is bearish, with a suggestion to wait and see for single - side trading and to short the 1 - 9 spread when it is above 1000 for arbitrage trading [7][9]. 3.2 Crude Oil (SC) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: EIA, OPEC, and IEA have different forecasts for global crude oil production. OPEC+ members are discussing further production increases, and Kazakhstan may exceed its production plan [8][21]. - **Demand**: EIA, OPEC, and IEA have different adjustments to global crude oil demand forecasts, with a general trend of weakening [8][21]. - **Inventory**: The US EIA crude oil inventory and related product inventories have different changes, with the commercial inventory increasing and the Cushing inventory decreasing [8][21][106]. - **Policy and Geopolitics**: OPEC+ production policies, US tariff policies, and geopolitical events such as the US - Iran nuclear negotiations and Israeli threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities all affect the oil price [8][21]. - **Market Performance**: The oil price fluctuates widely. As of May 23, the prices of WTI, Brent, and SC crude oil all show a downward trend on a weekly basis [24]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: The short - term oil price is bearish. It is recommended to wait and see for both single - side and arbitrage trading. Key factors to monitor include OPEC+ production cut policy changes, Middle East geopolitical situation disturbances, and US policy uncertainties [8][21]. 3.3 Natural Rubber (RU&NR) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: The supply in domestic and overseas production areas is affected by weather and other factors. The raw material acquisition price in Yunnan maintains a high - level shock, and the raw material output in Hainan increases but is still lower than last year's level. In Thailand, the new rubber output is low at the beginning of the tapping season, and in Vietnam, the fresh rubber supply is restricted by rainfall [9]. - **Demand**: The capacity utilization rate of tire enterprises shows a mixed trend, and most enterprises have general sales and inventory pressure, with a potential decrease in the capacity utilization rate next week [9]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of natural rubber in China has decreased slightly, and the warehouse receipts of RU and 20 - number rubber have also decreased [9]. - **Other Factors**: The profit, basis, spread, and macro - policy all have an impact on the rubber price [9]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: The short - term view is bearish. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and to short the 1 - 9 spread when it is above 1000 for arbitrage trading. Key factors to monitor include production area weather disturbances, reserve policy changes, and domestic and overseas macro - policy disturbances [9]. 3.4 Polyester (TA&EG&PF) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: The spread between PX and naphtha and MX has increased, prompting some PX producers to seek MX supplies, and the net profit of the reforming unit has recovered [10]. - **Demand**: The downstream load of polyester has recovered, the polyester load remains at a high level of 94%, and the polyester inventory has been significantly reduced [10]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory of PTA has declined, and PTA has entered a de - stocking cycle [10]. - **Other Factors**: The basis, profit, valuation, and macro - policy all affect the market [10]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: There is no obvious driving force, and it is expected to be mainly bullish. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading, and key factors to monitor include geopolitical risks [10]. 3.5 Styrene (EB) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: The Asian styrene price has rebounded, and the domestic device load is gradually recovering [11]. - **Demand**: The EPS start - up rate has rebounded, the PS start - up rate has slightly decreased, and the start - up rates of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and ABS are stable [11]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of styrene in Jiangsu ports has decreased [11]. - **Other Factors**: The basis, profit, valuation, and macro - policy all have an impact on the styrene market [11]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: The styrene cost is expected to collapse and trend weakly. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading, and key factors to monitor include geopolitical risks [11]. 3.6 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: The domestic LPG production and arrival volume have different changes, and some refineries have production adjustments, which may lead to an increase in domestic supply [12]. - **Demand**: The combustion demand is in a seasonal off - peak, the profit of olefin deep - processing is weak, and the propane chemical demand has increased but the downstream demand is in a seasonal off - peak [12]. - **Inventory**: The refinery inventory pressure has increased, and the port inventory has continued to accumulate [12]. - **Other Factors**: The basis, position, downstream profit, valuation, and geopolitical and macro - factors all affect the LPG market [12]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: The short - term view is bearish in a volatile manner. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and to pay attention to the weakening of the inter - month spread and the narrowing of the PDH profit in the off - peak season for arbitrage trading. Key factors to monitor include Sino - US tariff policies, US sanctions on Iran, and downstream demand changes [12]. 3.7 Butadiene Rubber (BR) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: The domestic butadiene production has decreased slightly, and the production of butadiene rubber may continue to decrease due to losses and device maintenance [13]. - **Demand**: The demand for both all - steel and semi - steel tires is weak [13]. - **Inventory**: The butadiene port inventory has decreased, while the butadiene rubber enterprise and trader inventory has increased [13]. - **Other Factors**: The basis, spread, profit, and macro - geopolitical factors all affect the BR market [13]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: The short - term BR price is relatively stable, but it is expected to decline in the medium - to - long - term. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and to consider a long - BR and short - NR/RU strategy for arbitrage trading. Key factors to monitor include downstream demand, cost changes, device maintenance, and geopolitical situations [13]. 3.8 Caustic Soda (SH) There is no detailed information provided for caustic soda in the given content. 3.9 PVC (V) There is no detailed analysis information provided for PVC in the given content. 3.10 Asphalt (BU) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Supply**: The domestic asphalt production plan in May shows different trends in different regions, and the import situation is also affected by various factors such as price and demand [16]. - **Demand**: The demand in the north is gradually released, while the demand in the south is limited due to the rainy season and capital issues [16]. - **Inventory**: The refinery inventory is accumulating, while the social inventory in most regions is decreasing [16]. - **Cost and Profit**: The crude oil market is affected by multiple factors, and the asphalt processing profit is relatively stable [16]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: The asphalt fundamentals are better than those of crude oil, and it is more resistant to decline and has lower volatility. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and to pay attention to the opportunity of shorting the cracking spread for arbitrage trading. Key factors to monitor include geopolitical disturbances and Trump's policies [16]. 3.11 Container Shipping Index for European Routes (EC) - **Influencing Factors**: - **Spot Freight Rate**: The May spot freight rate has declined slightly, and shipping companies are trying to increase the June freight rate [18]. - **Politics**: Events such as the US - Israel - Hamas negotiation, the Antwerp port strike, and the resurgence of the Red Sea crisis affect the market [18]. - **Capacity Supply**: The long - term capacity delivery is at a historical high, and the short - term capacity supply is gradually increasing [18]. - **Demand**: The cargo volume on the US route has increased, and the cargo volume on the European route is in a seasonal recovery stage [18]. - **Investment and Trading Views**: It is recommended for short - term observation. It is recommended to wait and see for both single - side and arbitrage trading. Key factors to monitor include geopolitical disturbances and domestic and overseas macro - policy disturbances [18].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant rise in gold prices due to increased market risk aversion following President Trump's tariff announcements and growing concerns over U.S. debt sustainability [1][3] - Gold prices surged nearly 2% on Friday, with a weekly increase of nearly 5%, driven by safe-haven investments amid fears regarding U.S. fiscal challenges and trade relations [1] - Upcoming economic events, including the release of the Federal Reserve's May policy meeting minutes and the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, are expected to influence market reactions and gold prices [3] Group 2 - The analysis indicates that gold has successfully broken through resistance levels of 3250 and 3320, showing a clear upward trend, although it faces strong resistance around 3370 [6] - The current market is experiencing a corrective phase after previous highs, with potential for further upward movement if stimulated by upcoming news [6] - The expected market behavior for the following week suggests a continuation of the upward trend, with key resistance at 3370 and support at 3320 [6][8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the recent surge in gold prices due to heightened market risk aversion following U.S. President Trump's tariff announcements, with gold prices increasing nearly 2% on Friday and a weekly gain of approximately 5% [1][2] - The significant rise in gold prices is attributed to growing concerns over the sustainability of U.S. debt, as well as ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade relations, which are expected to continue influencing market reactions [1][2] - Technical analysis indicates a strong bullish trend for gold, with key support levels identified at 3315 and resistance levels at 3370, suggesting potential trading strategies for investors [4][5] Group 2 - Upcoming economic data releases, including April durable goods orders and the PCE price index, are anticipated to impact market sentiment and gold prices, with a 27% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in July [2][5] - The market is closely monitoring U.S. Senate discussions on spending bills and trade negotiations with major partners, as any lack of progress could lead to further inflows into gold as a safe-haven asset [2][5] - The articles emphasize the importance of risk management and strategic trading approaches, advising investors to consider both short and long positions based on market conditions and technical indicators [5][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the oil and gas sector, including China National Petroleum Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Sinopec, New Natural Gas, and Zhongman Petroleum [5]. Core Insights - Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict are influencing oil prices, with the situation remaining tense as Israel prepares for potential actions against Iran [1][9]. - OPEC+ is considering further production increases, which may hinder oil prices from breaking through current levels despite the upcoming peak demand season [2][10]. - The U.S. oil production and refinery processing rates are on the rise, with crude oil production reaching 13.39 million barrels per day, an increase of 10,000 barrels week-on-week [3][11]. - The report suggests two main investment themes: focusing on resilient oil companies with strong dividend yields and those in the growth phase of natural gas production [3][12]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - The geopolitical landscape remains unstable, particularly regarding Israel and Iran, which could impact global oil demand [1][9]. - OPEC+ is discussing a potential increase in oil production by 411,000 barrels per day for July, which could affect market prices [2][10]. - The U.S. has seen an increase in both crude oil and gasoline inventories, indicating a potential oversupply in the market [3][11]. Market Performance - As of May 23, Brent crude oil futures settled at $64.78 per barrel, down 0.96% week-on-week, while WTI futures settled at $61.53 per barrel, down 1.54% [2][38]. - The report notes a decline in the dollar index, which may influence oil prices, alongside a rise in Northeast Asia's LNG prices [2][10]. Company Performance - Key companies such as China National Petroleum Corporation and China National Offshore Oil Corporation are highlighted for their strong earnings potential and high dividend characteristics [3][12]. - The report provides earnings forecasts and valuations for major companies, indicating a positive outlook for their performance in the coming years [5].