Report Industry Investment Ratings - Polypropylene: ★★★ [1] - Pure Benzene: ★★★ [1] - PX: ★★★ [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★★★ [1] - Bottle Chip: ★★★ [1] - Urea: ★★★ [1] - Caustic Soda: ★★★ [1] - Soda Ash: ★★★ [1] - Glass: ★★★ [1] - Styrene: ☆☆☆ [1] - PTA: ☆☆☆ [1] - Short Fiber: ☆☆☆ [1] - Methanol: ☆☆☆ [1] - PVC: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Views - Olefins - Polyolefins: The futures of olefins rose slightly, with some PDH plants restarting and a major Shandong plant planning maintenance, supporting supply. Propylene producers were eager to raise prices. Polyolefins futures remained in a low - level range. PE had limited supply changes and moderate demand growth, with limited upward momentum. PP supply increased slightly due to new capacity, and demand was weak [2]. - Pure Benzene - Styrene: Oil prices weakened, and pure benzene futures fluctuated. The spot price in East China rose slightly, and the far - month price was weak. Downstream备货 willingness improved, and port inventory decreased slightly. Styrene futures were weak, with weak cost support and ongoing supply - demand contradictions [3]. - Polyester: Affected by the weekend's strong filament sales, PX and PTA prices rebounded. PTA supply was still weak, and PX was expected to improve in the third quarter. Ethylene glycol prices rebounded, with increasing production but also expectations of reduced imports and rising demand. Short fiber had stable supply - demand, and bottle chip had low processing margins and long - term over - capacity pressure [5]. - Coal Chemicals: Methanol prices fluctuated narrowly, with expected increases in imports and different inventory trends in coastal and inland areas. Urea prices followed the market sentiment down, with weak agricultural demand and limited improvement from compound fertilizers. PVC was expected to be weak due to high production and low demand. Caustic soda was strong in the short - term but faced long - term supply pressure [6]. - Soda Ash - Glass: Soda ash prices were under pressure, with continued inventory accumulation and high supply. Glass prices were expected to be supported by cost, with improved processing orders but still weak compared to the same period last year [7]. Summary by Sections Olefins - Polyolefins - Futures of olefins rose slightly, with some PDH plants restarting and a major Shandong plant planning maintenance, supporting supply. Propylene producers were eager to raise prices [2]. - Polyolefins futures remained in a low - level range. PE had limited supply changes and moderate demand growth, with limited upward momentum. PP supply increased slightly due to new capacity, and demand was weak [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Oil prices weakened, and pure benzene futures fluctuated. The spot price in East China rose slightly, and the far - month price was weak. Downstream备货 willingness improved, and port inventory decreased slightly [3] - Styrene futures were weak, with weak cost support and ongoing supply - demand contradictions [3] Polyester - Affected by the weekend's strong filament sales, PX and PTA prices rebounded. PTA supply was still weak, and PX was expected to improve in the third quarter [5] - Ethylene glycol prices rebounded, with increasing production but also expectations of reduced imports and rising demand. Short fiber had stable supply - demand, and bottle chip had low processing margins and long - term over - capacity pressure [5] Coal Chemicals - Methanol prices fluctuated narrowly, with expected increases in imports and different inventory trends in coastal and inland areas [6] - Urea prices followed the market sentiment down, with weak agricultural demand and limited improvement from compound fertilizers [6] - PVC was expected to be weak due to high production and low demand. Caustic soda was strong in the short - term but faced long - term supply pressure [6] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash prices were under pressure, with continued inventory accumulation and high supply [7] - Glass prices were expected to be supported by cost, with improved processing orders but still weak compared to the same period last year [7]

Group 1 - Industrial silicon futures experienced a significant upward trend, with the main contract closing at 9000, an increase of 415 or 4.83% from the previous day [1][3] - The trading volume for the main contract reached 662,196 lots, with an open interest of 271,943 lots, and a total open interest of 549,604 lots [1] - The market sentiment improved due to the rise in lithium carbonate prices, leading to a general increase in industrial silicon prices, although the overall supply remains relatively ample [3] Group 2 - Despite the price increase, actual demand remains weak, and there is a cautious sentiment among industry participants, leading to a slow destocking process [3][5] - The raw material market for polysilicon and organosilicon has remained stable, with no significant changes in market prices, although some companies are offering slight discounts to stimulate sales [6] - Future market trends will depend on the actual demand and production conditions across different regions [5][6]

8月11日贵金属市场呈现分化态势，现货黄金与现货白银价格走势出现明显差异。现货黄金在触及3400美元关口后出现回调，而现货白银则延续下跌趋势， 跌破38美元重要支撑位。这一价格变动反映了市场对不同贵金属品种的风险偏好存在差异，同时也体现了各自独特的供需基本面特征。 现货白银在8月11日的表现相对疲弱，价格向下触及38美元关口，日内跌幅达到1%，报收于37.93美元。白银价格的下跌幅度明显超过黄金，显示出更高的 价格敏感性。这种表现与白银的双重属性密切相关，既具备贵金属的避险功能，又承担着工业金属的角色。 白银市场的技术分析显示，38美元成为关键支撑位。价格跌破该水平后，下一个重要支撑位位于37.5美元附近。如果白银能够重新站稳38.50美元上方，则有 望向39.80-40.00美元阻力区间发起冲击。当前白银价格的波动反映了市场对工业需求前景的担忧，以及获利回吐操作的影响。 来源：金融界 现货黄金在8月11日的交易中表现出较强的波动性。价格一度向上触及3400美元关口，日内涨幅达到0.17%，随后出现快速回调。短线内黄金价格大幅下挫 16美元，从高位迅速回落至3383.04美元附近。这种剧烈的价格波动主要受到市 ...

Group 1 - The silicon industry association expects the production of polysilicon in August to be around 125,000 tons, with supply exceeding demand by approximately 16,000 tons [1][2] - The transaction price range for N-type polysilicon is between 45,000 to 49,000 yuan per ton, with an average price of 47,200 yuan per ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.21% [1] - The overall transaction volume of polysilicon has decreased week-on-week, while the number of signing companies remains stable at 4 to 5 [1][2] Group 2 - Despite increased inventory pressure, the silicon industry association believes that supply and demand are not the core pricing factors in the current abnormal market environment [2] - The industry has been experiencing losses since the second quarter of last year, with a significant inventory build-up being a primary reason for the difficulty in price recovery [2][3] - The market sentiment is supported by a combination of changes in the supply-demand fundamentals and positive market emotions, with the need for upstream and downstream sectors to avoid losses [3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Urea: ★☆☆ (Predicted to have a bullish trend, but the market is not very operable) [1] - Methanol: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bullish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - Pure Benzene: ★☆☆ (Predicted to have a bullish trend, but the market is not very operable) [1] - Styrene: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bullish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - Polypropylene: ☆☆☆ (The short - term long/short trend is in a relatively balanced state, and the market is not very operable, it is recommended to wait and see) [1] - Plastic: ★☆☆ (Predicted to have a bullish trend, but the market is not very operable) [1] - PVC: ★☆☆ (Predicted to have a bullish trend, but the market is not very operable) [1] - Caustic Soda: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bearish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - PX: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bullish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - PTA: ☆☆☆ (The short - term long/short trend is in a relatively balanced state, and the market is not very operable, it is recommended to wait and see) [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bullish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - Short Fiber: ★☆☆ (Predicted to have a bullish trend, but the market is not very operable) [1] - Glass: ★☆☆ (Predicted to have a bullish trend, but the market is not very operable) [1] - Soda Ash: ☆☆☆ (The short - term long/short trend is in a relatively balanced state, and the market is not very operable, it is recommended to wait and see) [1] - Bottle Chip: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bullish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - Propylene: ★★★ (Predicted to have a clear bullish trend, and there are still relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report analyzes the market conditions of various chemical products, including supply, demand, price trends, and provides corresponding investment ratings based on these factors [1][2][3][5][6][7][8] Summary by Related Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene futures fluctuated around the 5 - day moving average. Low prices, improved downstream product profits, and reduced supply due to unexpected shutdowns of local PDH plants supported the price [2] - Polyolefin futures had a narrow - range intraday fluctuation. Polyethylene's short - term production is expected to increase, with both supply and demand rising recently. Polypropylene's prices are stable, and some offers are tentatively raised, but downstream procurement is weak [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene prices rebounded. Domestic supply increased, demand was weak, but port inventory decreased. There is an expected improvement in supply - demand in the third - quarter and pressure in the fourth - quarter [3] - Styrene futures prices declined. The expected output of a new plant may have a negative impact, and the supply - demand fundamentals are weak [3] Polyester - PTA prices rebounded. New plant production and increased output from existing plants pressured the supply, but production cuts may boost the market. PX may face demand decline if PTA production cuts increase [5] - Ethylene glycol prices rebounded. Supply is expected to continue to rise, and there is an expected increase in demand [5] - Short fiber prices followed the raw materials and sales improved. There is limited new capacity this year, and the peak - season demand is expected to boost the industry [5] - Bottle chip's low - start operation led to stable inventory, but over - capacity is a long - term pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol prices rose slightly. Coastal olefin plants have low operation rates, and ports are expected to accumulate inventory. In the long - term, the approaching peak - season demand should be monitored [6] - Urea market sentiment cooled. The Indian tender price boosted the spot market, but short - term supply - demand is loose, and the focus is on export policy changes [6] Chlor - Alkali - PVC prices fluctuated strongly. Cost support increased, but supply increased and demand was weak, so short - term prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [7] - Caustic soda prices fluctuated weakly. Comprehensive profit improved, but long - term supply pressure remains, and prices are expected to be under pressure [7] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash prices fluctuated. High - price resistance led to a downward shift. Supply is high, and the long - term market is weak, but prices are unlikely to fall below the previous low [8] - Glass prices fluctuated. Mid - stream sales led to a decline in spot prices, and the market is in a state of inventory accumulation [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating. However, for specific commodities, the strategies suggest a "sideways" outlook for steel, iron ore, coking coal, and coke, while there is no strategy for thermal coal [2][4][6][7] 2. Core Views - **Steel**: Market expectations are fluctuating, leading to a slight rebound in steel prices. The current supply - demand fundamentals have no prominent contradictions, and steel prices are expected to fluctuate with policy expectations [1] - **Iron Ore**: Market sentiment is fluctuating, causing a slight increase in iron ore prices. The short - term fundamentals are good, but the long - term supply - demand remains relatively loose [3] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Supply expectation disturbances have led to a rise in coking coal and coke futures. The demand is strongly supported, and there is an expectation of a sixth round of coke price increases [6] - **Thermal Coal**: Rainfall has affected the supply in production areas, causing the pit - mouth coal price to run strongly. In the short term, the price is expected to be slightly stronger, while the long - term supply remains loose [7] 3. Summaries by Commodity Steel - **Market Analysis**: The futures prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils are 3233 yuan/ton and 3457 yuan/ton respectively. The spot trading volume is average, with 11.01 tons of building materials traded nationwide [1] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: Building materials are in the off - season, while plates are supported by overseas orders. Supply is affected by production - restriction expectations and cost - side policies, leading to a slight increase in prices [1] - **Strategy**: Sideways for single - sided trading, and no strategies for inter - period, inter - commodity, spot - futures, and options trading [2] Iron Ore - **Market Analysis**: The futures price of iron ore rose by 1.20% to 798.5 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tangshan ports increased slightly, with a 10.42% increase in the national main port trading volume and a 22.75% increase in forward - contract trading volume [3] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: The supply has strong support, and the global shipment shows a seasonal decline. The demand is guaranteed by high pig - iron production and no large - scale maintenance plans for steel mills in the short term [3] - **Strategy**: Sideways for single - sided trading, and no strategies for inter - period, inter - commodity, spot - futures, and options trading [4] Coking Coal and Coke - **Market Analysis**: The futures prices of coking coal and coke rose significantly. Some coal mines stopped production for rectification, and the fifth round of coke price increases was fully implemented, with a cumulative increase of 250 - 275 yuan/ton [5][6] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: Supply expectations are unstable. The demand is supported by the high operating rate and pig - iron production of steel mills, and there is an expectation of a sixth round of coke price increases [6] - **Strategy**: Sideways for single - sided trading of both coking coal and coke, and no strategies for inter - period, inter - commodity, spot - futures, and options trading [6] Thermal Coal - **Market Analysis**: In the production areas, rainfall restricted coal production, and the terminal replenishment demand was strong, driving up the coal price. In ports, the supply tightened, inventory decreased, and prices rose. The import price increased, but the trading activity was low [7] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: At the beginning of the month, some coal mines resumed normal production, and the supply strongly supported the market. With continuous high temperatures, the demand is expected to strengthen, and the price will run slightly stronger in the short term while the long - term supply remains loose [7] - **Strategy**: No strategy provided [7]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The focus is on precious metals, copper, cobalt, and lithium industries, with significant developments expected in the coming months [1][2][4][19]. Precious Metals - Economic concerns have intensified due to downward revisions of U.S. non-farm data, leading to an increase in precious metal prices. The market anticipates an over 80% probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, presenting investment opportunities in precious metals by year-end [1][2]. - The current valuation of gold stocks is low, suggesting a good time for investors to buy into 3-5 companies to capture beta returns, with specific recommendations including Zhaojin Mining and Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining [1][11]. - Recent U.S. economic data, including a significant drop in non-farm employment figures, indicates a fragile job market, which is favorable for precious metals as safe-haven assets [6][10]. Copper Market - The Trump administration's imposition of a 50% tariff on copper semi-finished products, excluding upstream raw materials, has led to a rapid decline in COMEX copper prices, aligning them with other regions [3][13]. - Supply disruptions due to accidents in major copper-producing regions, such as Chile and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are tightening supply, which may support copper prices in the near term [7][14][15]. - The copper market is currently in a tight balance, with supply growth expected to be around 1%, which will continue to support prices. The anticipated Fed rate cuts may further benefit copper prices [16]. Cobalt Market - Cobalt imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo have significantly declined due to policy changes, leading to tighter raw material supplies. Cobalt prices are expected to challenge 300,000 yuan or higher in August [1][17]. - Companies like Huayou Cobalt, which have production lines unaffected by Congolese policies, are positioned to benefit from rising prices and inventory advantages [17][18]. Lithium Market - The lithium market is facing significant changes, with two projects facing mining license expirations, which could impact global supply by nearly 10% [19][21]. - The industry is currently experiencing high inventory levels, and if prices remain between 60,000 to 70,000 yuan per ton, many projects may face cash flow issues [20]. - Government interventions aimed at clearing excess capacity may help establish a higher price floor for lithium, with expectations that the bottom price will not reach previous levels [22]. Investment Recommendations - Investors are advised to focus on companies with strong fundamentals and reasonable valuations in the cobalt and lithium sectors, such as Zhongjin Resources and Shengxin Lithium Energy, while also considering the potential for price recovery in the precious metals market [23].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Most varieties are rated as "Cautiously Bearish", while some are rated as "Bearish" [1][2] Core Views - The supply surplus pressure of crude oil is rising, and the oil price is falling [1][3] - LPG follows the decline of oil price [1][9] - For L, the number of restarted devices is increasing, and it is cautiously bearish [1][15] - PP has weak supply and demand, and short positions should be held [1][22] - PVC's trading returns to the weak fundamentals, and it is cautiously bearish [1][29] - PX has a tight supply - demand balance, but there is no unexpected bullish news at home and abroad, and it is cautiously bearish [1][35] - PTA has a tight supply - demand balance expected to be loose, and it is cautiously bearish [1][39] - MEG has a tight supply - demand balance, but the macro - sentiment has faded, and it is cautiously bearish [1][43] - The spot price of glass is lowered, and the futures price continues to correct [1][47] - The inventory of soda ash turns from decreasing to increasing, and the futures price center falls [1][52] - The registered warehouse receipts of caustic soda increase, and the futures price center moves down [1][57] - Methanol's supply - demand tight balance is expected to be loose, and there is no unexpected news, and it is cautiously bearish [1][62] Summaries by Variety Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices fell, with WTI down 1.54%, Brent down 1.31%, and SC down 2.14% [5] - **Basic Logic**: OPEC+ will increase production in September, and the peak season is in the second half. The oil price center still has room to decline, and the key support level is around $60 [6] - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: OPEC+ will increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September. US crude oil production increased in May. Demand in Shandong independent refineries decreased. US commercial crude oil and strategic reserve increased, while gasoline inventory decreased and distillate inventory increased [7] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Partially close short positions. Pay attention to the range of SC [500 - 515] [8] LPG - **Market Review**: On August 4, the PG main contract closed at 3,921 yuan/ton, down 1.66% [11] - **Basic Logic**: The cost - end oil price fell, and Saudi Arabia lowered the CP contract price. The supply increased slightly, and the demand from downstream industries was mixed. The inventory situation was complex [12] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Close short positions. Pay attention to the range of PG [3800 - 3900] [13] L - **Market Review**: The L2509 contract closed at 7,279 yuan/ton, and the North China basis was - 89 yuan/ton [17] - **Basic Logic**: Social inventory has increased for 6 consecutive weeks. Most devices have restarted, and the supply pressure has increased. The downstream is in the off - season, and the restocking power is insufficient [19] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions [20] PP - **Market Review**: The PP2509 contract closed at 7,074 yuan/ton, and the East China basis was - 6 yuan/ton [24] - **Basic Logic**: Supply and demand are both weak. The inventory of polyolefin petrochemicals of two major companies has risen, and the de - stocking pressure still exists. The production capacity will be released in the third quarter [26] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions or conduct a 9 - 1 calendar spread [26] PVC - **Market Review**: The V2601 contract closed at 4,981 yuan/ton, and the Changzhou basis was - 121 yuan/ton [31] - **Basic Logic**: The cost support has improved, but the supply will increase in August due to less maintenance and new capacity release. The demand is in the off - season, and the inventory will continue to accumulate [32] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions [32] PX - **Market Review**: On August 1, the spot price of PX in East China was 7,015 yuan/ton, and the PX09 contract closed at 6,812 yuan/ton [36] - **Basic Logic**: The supply and demand are in a tight balance, and the inventory is decreasing but still high. There is no unexpected bullish news at home and abroad [37] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Reduce short positions, sell put options, and pay attention to buying opportunities during callbacks. Pay attention to the range of PX [6700 - 6810] [38] PTA - **Market Review**: On August 1, the spot price of PTA in East China was 4,740 yuan/ton, and the TA09 contract closed at 4,744 yuan/ton [40] - **Basic Logic**: The supply pressure is expected to increase due to new device production. The demand from downstream polyester and terminal weaving is weak. The supply - demand balance in August is expected to be loose [41] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously (partially close), sell put options, and pay attention to the opportunity to widen the processing margin. Pay attention to the range of TA [4650 - 4730] [42] MEG - **Market Review**: On August 1, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4,480 yuan/ton, and the EG09 contract closed at 4,405 yuan/ton [44] - **Basic Logic**: Domestic and overseas devices have slightly increased their loads, but the arrival and import volumes are still low. The downstream demand is weak, and the inventory is low [45] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously (partially close), sell put options, and pay attention to low - buying opportunities. Pay attention to the range of EG [4360 - 4420] [46] Glass - **Market Review**: The spot market price was lowered, and the futures price center moved down [49] - **Basic Logic**: There is no unexpected policy in the Politburo meeting, and the manufacturing PMI has declined. The supply has increased slightly, the demand is structurally differentiated, and the inventory has decreased mainly due to transfer [50] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the range of FG [1050 - 1100] [51] Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The heavy - soda ash spot price was lowered, and the futures price was differentiated [54] - **Basic Logic**: The hype of macro - policies has cooled down, and short - selling funds have increased. Supply has decreased slightly, demand is mostly rigid, and inventory has started to increase again [55] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait patiently for the price to correct [55] Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The flake caustic soda spot price was raised, and the futures price was differentiated [59] - **Basic Logic**: Supply decreased due to summer maintenance, and some downstream alumina plants resumed production. Inventory is relatively high year - on - year, and the macro - policy expectation has cooled down [60] - **Strategy Recommendation**: None provided [61] Methanol - **Market Review**: On August 1, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2,385 yuan/ton, and the main 09 contract closed at 2,393 yuan/ton [62] - **Basic Logic**: Domestic and overseas devices are restarting or increasing loads, and the supply pressure is expected to increase. Demand is good but expected to weaken. Inventory is accumulating [63] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously (partially close), sell call options under low - volatility conditions, and conduct a MA9 - 1 reverse spread. Pay attention to the range of MA [2365 - 2395] [64]

Market Performance - The defense and military, machinery equipment, and non-ferrous metals sectors showed the highest gains, with increases of 3.06%, 1.93%, and 1.87% respectively [1] - Over 3,300 stocks in the market experienced an increase [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.66%, while the CSI 300 and Shenzhen Composite Index increased by 0.39% and 0.46% respectively [1] Sector Analysis - The defense and military sector is driven by the dual momentum of the completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the initiation of the 15th Five-Year Plan, alongside increased demand due to international geopolitical conflicts [2] - The machinery equipment sector benefits from the upcoming implementation of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's growth stabilization plan and equipment renewal policies, with the manufacturing PMI returning to an expansion zone [2] - The non-ferrous metals sector is supported by a robust supply-demand dynamic, with industrial metals like copper, aluminum, and rare earths benefiting from infrastructure and new energy demands, while strategic metals like germanium and antimony are experiencing price premiums due to export controls [2] Weak Sectors - The retail sector is facing challenges due to the U.S. suspension of small-value tax exemptions, which may increase cash flow pressures for companies and suppress expansion expectations [2] - The oil and petrochemical sector is negatively impacted by OPEC+'s decision to increase production by 547,000 barrels per day starting in September, leading to a significant drop in international oil prices [2] - The social services sector is experiencing notable outflows of main funds, compounded by rapid sector rotation, resulting in declines [2] Future Outlook - The A-share market has shown adjustments amid internal and external disturbances, with increased market divergence [3] - The temporary relief from U.S.-China tariff pressures has not fully alleviated risks, as factors like delayed Fed rate cuts and domestic policy not exceeding expectations continue to suppress risk appetite [3] - The recent Politburo meeting emphasized the implementation of existing policies and capacity governance, shifting the policy focus from short-term stimulus to structural optimization, which may strengthen market positioning in the medium to long term [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Core Viewpoints - The domestic Shanghai rubber futures contract 2509 may maintain a volatile and stable trend after the full release of negative sentiment, with the futures price finding support at the 40 - and 60 - day moving averages [4]. - The domestic methanol futures contract 2509 may maintain a volatile and weak trend under the dominance of bearish factors, dragged down by the sharp decline in domestic coal futures and the weak supply - demand fundamentals of methanol [4]. - The prices of domestic and foreign crude oil futures may maintain a volatile and weak trend under the dominance of bearish sentiment, as the supply pressure increases after OPEC+ oil - producing countries decide to significantly expand production in September [5]. Summary of Each Section 1. Industry Dynamics Rubber - As of July 27, 2025, the total inventory of natural rubber in bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 640,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 6,000 tons or 0.91%. The bonded area inventory decreased by 2.70% to 75,800 tons, while the general trade inventory increased by 1.42% to 564,600 tons. The storage rate of bonded warehouses decreased by 0.38 percentage points, and the pick - up rate increased by 0.63 percentage points; the storage rate of general trade warehouses increased by 1.67 percentage points, and the pick - up rate increased by 0.14 percentage points [8]. - As of August 1, 2025, the capacity utilization rate of China's semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 69.98%, a week - on - week slight decrease of 0.08 percentage points and a year - on - year sharp decline of 9.22 percentage points; the capacity utilization rate of China's full - steel tire sample enterprises was 59.26%, a week - on - week slight decline of 2.97 percentage points and a year - on - year slight increase of 2.76 percentage points [8]. - In the terminal retail sector, in June 2025, China's automobile dealer inventory warning index was 56.6%, a year - on - year decrease of 5.7 percentage points and a month - on - month increase of 3.9 percentage points. The inventory warning index was above the boom - bust line, indicating a decline in the prosperity of the automobile circulation industry [8]. - From January to June 2025, China's automobile production and sales were 15.621 million and 15.653 million vehicles respectively, a year - on - year increase of 12.5% and 11.4%. The production and sales of new energy vehicles were 6.968 million and 6.937 million vehicles respectively, a year - on - year increase of 41.4% and 40.3%, and the new - car sales of new energy vehicles accounted for 44.3% of the total new - car sales [9]. Methanol - As of the week of August 1, 2025, the average domestic methanol operating rate was 81.92%, a week - on - week slight increase of 0.26%, a month - on - month slight decline of 3.28%, and a significant year - on - year increase of 11.46%. The average weekly methanol production in China reached 1.9302 million tons, a week - on - week slight increase of 31,300 tons, a month - on - month significant decline of 56,900 tons, and a significant year - on - year increase of 312,000 tons compared to 1.6182 million tons last year [10]. - As of the week of August 1, 2025, the domestic formaldehyde operating rate was 28.55%, a week - on - week slight increase of 0.59%. The dimethyl ether operating rate was 5.72%, a week - on - week slight increase of 0.41%. The acetic acid operating rate was 88.79%, a week - on - week slight decrease of 4.16%. The MTBE operating rate was 54.84%, a week - on - week slight decrease of 2.32%. The average operating load of domestic coal (methanol) to olefin plants was 75.72%, a week - on - week slight decline of 0.70 percentage points and a month - on - month slight decrease of 2.67 percentage points. As of August 1, 2025, the futures market profit of domestic methanol to olefins was - 87 yuan/ton, a week - on - week significant recovery of 249 yuan/ton and a month - on - month slight recovery of 21 yuan/ton [10]. - As of the week of August 1, 2025, the port methanol inventory in East and South China was 650,300 tons, a week - on - week significant increase of 63,200 tons, a month - on - month significant increase of 150,600 tons, and a significant year - on - year decrease of 158,000 tons. As of the week of July 31, 2025, the total inland methanol inventory in China was 324,700 tons, a week - on - week slight decrease of 15,200 tons, a month - on - month slight decrease of 16,900 tons, and a significant year - on - year decrease of 75,600 tons compared to 400,300 tons last year [11][13] Crude Oil - As of the week of July 25, 2025, the number of active oil rigs in the United States was 415, a week - on - week slight decrease of 7 and a year - on - year decrease of 67. The average daily crude oil production in the United States was 13.314 million barrels, a week - on - week slight increase of 41,000 barrels per day and a year - on - year increase of 14,000 barrels per day [13]. - As of the week of July 25, 2025, the U.S. commercial crude oil inventory (excluding strategic petroleum reserves) reached 426.7 million barrels, a week - on - week significant increase of 7.698 million barrels and a year - on - year significant decrease of 6.358 million barrels. The crude oil inventory in Cushing, Oklahoma, was 22.553 million barrels, a week - on - week slight increase of 690,000 barrels; the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) inventory was 402.7 million barrels, a week - on - week slight increase of 238,000 barrels. The U.S. refinery operating rate was maintained at 95.4%, a week - on - week slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points, a month - on - month slight increase of 0.5 percentage points, and a year - on - year significant increase of 5.3 percentage points [13]. - As of July 29, 2025, the average non - commercial net long positions in WTI crude oil were 156,023 contracts, a week - on - week slight increase of 2,692 contracts and a significant decrease of 49,956 contracts or 24.25% compared to the June average of 205,979 contracts. As of July 29, 2025, the average net long positions of Brent crude oil futures funds were 249,973 contracts, a week - on - week significant increase of 22,728 contracts and a significant increase of 63,690 contracts or 34.19% compared to the June average of 186,283 contracts [14]. 2. Spot Price Table - The spot price of Shanghai rubber was 14,400 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50 yuan/ton from the previous day; the futures price of the main contract was 14,365 yuan/ton, an increase of 55 yuan/ton from the previous day; the basis was +35 yuan/ton, a change of - 55 yuan/ton [16]. - The spot price of methanol was 2,410 yuan/ton, a decrease of 12 yuan/ton from the previous day; the futures price of the main contract was 2,390 yuan/ton, a decrease of 3 yuan/ton from the previous day; the basis was +20 yuan/ton, a change of +3 yuan/ton [16]. - The spot price of crude oil was 495.7 yuan/barrel, a decrease of 0.7 yuan/barrel from the previous day; the futures price of the main contract was 514.3 yuan/barrel, a decrease of 13.6 yuan/barrel from the previous day; the basis was - 18.6 yuan/barrel, a change of +12.9 yuan/barrel [16]. 3. Related Charts - The report provides multiple charts related to rubber, methanol, and crude oil, including basis, month - to - month spread, inventory, and net position changes, with data sources from Wind and Baocheng Futures Research Institute [17][30][43]