Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral - Arbitrage: Suspended - Option: short put@74,000 yuan/ton [6] Core Viewpoints - In April, domestic copper inventories decreased significantly due to a high premium in the Comex market, leading to a global inventory flow to the US, reduced domestic imports, increased domestic maintenance, and significant copper concentrate interference. However, high uncertainties in macro factors and domestic demand outlook caused copper prices to weaken at the end of April. In May, copper prices may remain in a volatile range of approximately 73,500 yuan/ton to 79,800 yuan/ton [6] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data - **Futures Quotes**: On May 8, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai copper opened at 77,620 yuan/ton and closed at 77,330 yuan/ton, down 0.59% from the previous trading day's close. The night session opened at 73,810 yuan/ton and closed at 74,060 yuan/ton, up 0.47% from the afternoon close [1] - **Spot Situation**: On the day, due to the widening of the monthly spread, spot arbitrageurs actively sold goods at low prices. The Shanghai electrolytic copper shipment sentiment index was 3.07, and the procurement sentiment was 3.61, up 0.14 and 0.07 respectively from the previous day. The morning quotation for some copper types was at a premium of 220 - 280 yuan/ton, and the price decreased during the second trading session [2] Important Information Summary - **Macro and Geopolitical**: The UK and the US reached a trade agreement, retaining a 10% benchmark tariff on the UK, expanding market access, canceling steel and aluminum tariffs, implementing a 0% tariff on US agricultural products, and a stepped tariff on UK automobile imports. The US may take enforcement actions on imported services, and the UK agreed to a $10 billion Boeing aircraft purchase agreement. The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points with a divided vote, and Trump criticized Powell [3] - **Mine End**: JCHX Mining Management plans to acquire a 5% stake in CMH and gain control for a consideration of $10 million and a contingent consideration of $4.4 million or $15.4 million. After the transaction, it will hold 55% of CMH's shares through its subsidiary and lead the development of the Alacran copper-gold-silver mine [3] - **Smelting and Import**: As of the end of 2024, Reko Diq's possible reserves include 7.3 million tons of copper and 13 million ounces of gold. Once fully operational, it is expected to produce 240,000 tons/year of copper and 297,000 ounces/year of gold in the first stage, and increase to 460,000 tons/year of copper and 520,000 ounces/year of gold in the second stage's first decade [4] - **Consumption**: In April 2025, the actual output of domestic refined copper rods was 1.0396 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 6.87% and a year-on-year increase of 19.34%. In May, the estimated output is 996,200 tons, a month-on-month increase of 1.38% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.18%. The cumulative estimated output from January to May is 4.5265 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 12.85%. The capacity utilization rate in April was 67.82%, up 6.41% month-on-month and 8.61% year-on-year [4] - **Inventory and Warehouse Receipts**: LME warehouse receipts decreased by 1,675 tons to 194,275 tons, SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 2,001 tons to 19,540 tons, and the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory on May 6 was 120,100 tons, a decrease of 8,400 tons from the previous week [5] Strategy - **Unilateral**: Neutral. Copper prices may remain volatile in May, ranging from 73,500 yuan/ton to 79,800 yuan/ton [6] - **Arbitrage**: Suspended - **Option**: short put@74,000 yuan/ton [6]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a cautious outlook for the polyolefin and styrene industry, suggesting a "watch and wait" strategy for investors [13]. Core Insights - The polyolefin market is experiencing slight price declines due to weak demand and supply adjustments, with LLDPE and PP prices at 7790 CNY/ton and 7291 CNY/ton respectively, reflecting weekly declines of 1.30% and 0.37% [1][2]. - The styrene market shows a mixed trend, with prices recovering slightly after a weak start, closing at 8123 CNY/ton, marking a weekly increase of 0.17% [4][5]. - Overall, the report indicates that while there are signs of demand recovery, supply pressures and cost factors are likely to keep prices under pressure in the short term [3][6]. Summary by Sections Strategy Recommendations - LLDPE: Anticipated short-term weak fluctuations with support at 7500-7550 CNY/ton and resistance at 7900-7950 CNY/ton [13]. - PP: Expected to remain weak with support at 7150-7200 CNY/ton and resistance at 7450-7500 CNY/ton [13]. - Styrene: Predicted to experience low-level fluctuations with support at 7750-7800 CNY/ton and resistance at 8500-8550 CNY/ton [13]. Futures Market Situation - LLDPE futures closed at 7790 CNY/ton with a trading volume of 1,767,398 contracts and an increase in open interest by 12,358 contracts [14]. - PP futures closed at 7291 CNY/ton with a trading volume of 1,384,915 contracts and an increase in open interest by 4,613 contracts [15]. - Styrene futures closed at 8123 CNY/ton with a trading volume of 1,194,964 contracts and a decrease in open interest by 46,650 contracts [15]. Spot Market Situation - The spot price for LLDPE ranged between 8020-8500 CNY/ton, while PP prices varied from 7170-7430 CNY/ton depending on the region [2]. - Styrene spot prices were reported at 8175 CNY/ton in East China and 8375 CNY/ton in South China [5]. Supply and Demand Fundamentals - Polyethylene production rates decreased slightly to 81.63%, while polypropylene rates increased to 83.48% [2]. - Styrene production rates were reported at 74.68%, with expectations of further supply tightening due to upcoming maintenance [6]. Inventory Levels - As of March 14, total oil inventory was 805,000 tons, with polyethylene trade inventory at 175,940 tons and polypropylene social trade inventory at 46,510 tons [3][6].

期货研究院 聚烯烃及苯乙烯期货期权日度策略 Polyolefin and EB Futures & Options DailyTrading Strategy 能源化工团队 | 作者： | 封晓芬 | | --- | --- | | 从业资格证号： | F03098955 | | 投资咨询证号： | Z0017725 | | 联系方式： | -- | 投资咨询业务资格：京证监许可【2012】75号 成文时间：2025年02月27日星期四 更多精彩内容请关注方正中期官方微信 摘要 聚烯烃： 【行情复盘】 期货市场：今日，聚烯烃小幅上涨，LLDPE05合约收7912元/吨， 涨1.22%，持仓变化+5737手，PP05合约收7370元/吨，涨0.78% ，持仓变化-31965手。 现货市场：聚乙烯现货价部分下跌，贸易商随行出货，下游心态谨 慎，部分逢低小单补仓，国内LLDPE市场主流价格在8000-8650元 /吨；PP市场，价格窄幅整理，临近月底，部分货源略偏少，但下 游采购意愿不高，交投氛围一般，华北拉丝主流价格在7200-7330 元/吨，华东拉丝主流价格在7280-7430元/吨，华南拉丝主流价格 在73 ...

Investment Rating - The report provides a cautious outlook on the polyolefin and styrene industry, suggesting a "hold" or "wait-and-see" approach for investors [15]. Core Insights - The overall market for polyolefins has shown limited volatility, with slight increases in polyethylene prices and minor declines in polypropylene prices. The LLDPE contract closed at 7884 CNY/ton, up 0.92%, while the PP contract closed at 7378 CNY/ton, down 0.24% [1][5]. - The report highlights a recovery in downstream demand, although raw material inventories at factories remain high, leading to cautious purchasing behavior [2][3]. - Supply pressures persist due to new polyethylene facilities coming online, while polypropylene production is slightly adjusted due to maintenance [2][3]. - The styrene market is experiencing a slight upward trend, with the EB04 contract closing at 8597 CNY/ton, up 0.40% [5][7]. Summary by Sections 1. Strategy Recommendations - LLDPE: Anticipated short-term fluctuations with support at 7600-7650 CNY/ton and resistance at 7900-7950 CNY/ton [15]. - PP: Expected to follow cost fluctuations with support at 7150-7200 CNY/ton and resistance at 7550-7600 CNY/ton [15]. - Styrene: Marginal improvement in supply-demand balance, with support at 8200-8250 CNY/ton and resistance at 9100-9150 CNY/ton [15]. 2. Futures Market Situation - LLDPE futures showed a closing price of 7884 CNY/ton with a weekly increase of 0.92% [16]. - PP futures closed at 7378 CNY/ton, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.24% [16]. - Styrene futures closed at 8597 CNY/ton, with a weekly increase of 0.40% [17]. 3. Spot Market Situation - The domestic LLDPE market prices ranged from 8070 to 8700 CNY/ton, while PP prices varied between 7280 and 7530 CNY/ton [2]. - Styrene prices in the East China market were reported at 8635 CNY/ton, and in South China at 8800 CNY/ton [7]. 4. Supply and Demand Fundamentals - PE operating rates were reported at 82.76%, down 0.88%, while PP operating rates were at 77.23%, down 1.78% [2]. - Downstream demand is recovering, with various sectors showing increased operating rates, such as agricultural film at 40% and packaging at 48% [2]. - Inventory levels for two oils decreased to 86,000 tons, with PE social trade inventory at 19,126 tons and PP at 5,115 tons [3]. 5. Futures Market Positioning - The report indicates a mixed positioning in the futures market, with significant changes in open interest for various contracts [16][17].

期货研究院 聚烯烃及苯乙烯期货期权日度策略 Polyolefin and EB Futures & Options DailyTrading Strategy 能源化工团队 | 作者： | 封晓芬 | | --- | --- | | 从业资格证号： | F03098955 | | 投资咨询证号： | Z0017725 | | 联系方式： | -- | 投资咨询业务资格：京证监许可【2012】75号 成文时间：2025年02月20日星期四 更多精彩内容请关注方正中期官方微信 摘要 聚烯烃： 【行情复盘】 期货市场：今日，聚烯烃涨跌不一，塑料小幅上涨，PP窄幅震荡调 整，LLDPE05合约收7900元/吨，涨0.64%，持仓变化-3160手，P P05合约收7410元/吨，跌0.01%，持仓变化+1855手。 现货市场：塑料现货价延续小幅上涨，贸易商随行报盘，下游刚需 采购，国内LLDPE市场主流价格在8070-8750元/吨；PP市场，部 分贸易商库存压力较大，有让利出货现象，下游原材料库存尚未完 全消化，采购意愿一般，华北拉丝主流价格在7280-7380元/吨， 华东拉丝主流价格在7350-7460元/吨，华 ...

期货研究院 聚烯烃及苯乙烯期货期权日度策略 Polyolefin and EB Futures & Options DailyTrading Strategy 能源化工团队 | 作者： | 封晓芬 | | --- | --- | | 从业资格证号： | F03098955 | | 投资咨询证号： | Z0017725 | | 联系方式： | -- | 投资咨询业务资格：京证监许可【2012】75号 成文时间：2025年02月19日星期三 更多精彩内容请关注方正中期官方微信 摘要 聚烯烃： 【行情复盘】 期货市场：今日，聚烯烃震荡，LLDPE05合约收7872元/吨，涨0. 33%，持仓变化-7558手，PP05合约收7414元/吨，涨0.08%，持 仓变化+2977手。 现货市场：下游采购意愿谨慎，市场交投一般，贸易商出货缓慢， 现货价震荡调整，国内LLDPE市场主流价格在8050-8700元/吨；P P市场，华北拉丝主流价格在7250-7380元/吨，华东拉丝主流价格 在7350-7480元/吨，华南拉丝主流价格在7350-7530元/吨。 【重要资讯】 （1）供给方面：聚乙烯新装置集中投产，供应压力仍存， ...