Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: The operation rating is not clearly defined in text, but it can be inferred from the star system that it may be a more bullish or bearish trend based on the context. The star rating is not specified in a way that can be directly translated to a standard investment rating, but the analysis shows a mid - term bearish trend. [1][2] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆, representing a more distinct bullish or bearish trend with a relatively appropriate investment opportunity. [1] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: The text does not clearly state its star rating, but the analysis provides investment suggestions. [3] - Asphalt: ☆☆☆, indicating a more distinct bullish or bearish trend with a relatively appropriate investment opportunity. [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG): ☆☆☆, suggesting a more distinct bullish or bearish trend with a relatively appropriate investment opportunity. [1] Core Viewpoints - Crude oil: The mid - term bearish trend of crude oil prices remains unchanged. Short - term geopolitical factors may cause temporary supply fluctuations, but the rebound space is increasingly limited. A strategy combination of high - level short positions and call options is recommended. [2] - Fuel oil & Low - sulfur fuel oil: The decline of fuel - related futures is relatively limited. The low - sulfur supply pressure is limited, and it is recommended to pay attention to the strategy of expanding the spread between high - and low - sulfur fuel oils when the spread is low. [3] - Asphalt: The asphalt futures continue the range - bound trend. The price has bottom support and limited downward space. [4] - LPG: The overseas market is strong, and the short - term price - to - oil ratio is expected to be strong. The spot has good bottom support, and attention should be paid to the peak - season stocking market. [5] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - The SC11 contract fell 1.87% overnight. Last week, U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 9.285 million barrels due to a sharp increase in exports, while the increase in middle - distillate inventories raised market concerns about demand. The Fed's 25 - basis - point interest rate cut did not bring more - than - expected positive effects. [2] Fuel Oil & Low - sulfur Fuel Oil - After the frequent attacks on Russian refineries, the weekly loading volume of Russian fuel oil has continued to decline. The increasing operating rate of Shandong refineries is beneficial to the feedstock demand for fuel oil. The growth in ship - fuel consumption in the Singapore market is concentrated in the high - sulfur ship - fuel sector. The third - batch low - sulfur fuel oil export quota in 2025 is 700,000 tons, lower than 1 million tons in the same period last year, but the cumulative quota has increased by 900,000 tons year - on - year. The low quota utilization rate limits the low - sulfur supply pressure. [3] Asphalt - The asphalt futures continue the range - bound trend as crude oil continues to correct. The factory and social inventories continue to decline, but the decline has slowed down compared to the beginning of the week. As of now this week, the cumulative warehouse receipts in East China warehouses have decreased by 3,050 tons, and 1,330 tons of factory - warehouse receipts were cancelled today. The downward pressure on East China's spot prices has eased, while the spot prices in South China and Hebei remain stable. [4] LPG - The overseas market remains strong. Due to the high import demand and rising geopolitical risks, the overall sentiment is bullish. In South China, the impact of typhoons has reduced imported goods. The good chemical profit margins can maintain a high operating - rate pattern, and the short - term price - to - oil ratio is expected to be strong. The spot has good bottom support. [5]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The report suggests that oil prices will experience short - term range - bound fluctuations and a medium - term bearish configuration. The issuance of China's third - batch of refined oil export quotas, along with factors such as the situation of local refineries and the future of sensitive oil, are important factors affecting the oil market. The type of oil absorbed by SPR in the future is a core factor influencing oil price trends [3][4]. 3. Summary by Section Market News and Important Data - New York Mercantile Exchange's October - delivery light crude oil futures dropped 48 cents to $63.57 per barrel, a 0.75% decline; November - delivery London Brent crude oil futures fell 51 cents to $67.44 per barrel, also a 0.75% decline. SC crude oil's main contract closed down 1.51% at 489 yuan per barrel [1]. - The number of initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending September 13 was 231,000, lower than the expected 240,000, and the previous value was revised from 263,000 to 264,000 [2]. - The EU is formulating measures to accelerate the phased - out of Russian natural gas. Analysts expect the global natural gas market to turn into a supply surplus in the second half of next year, reducing the risk of supply pressure and price spikes in Europe [2]. - US President Trump stated that further oil price cuts are needed, claiming that if oil prices are lowered, the Russia - Ukraine conflict will end [2]. - French President Macron said that UN sanctions on Iran will be restored [2]. - China's cumulative new energy vehicle sales have exceeded 40 million, with production and sales ranking first globally for 10 consecutive years, contributing to global carbon reduction goals [2]. Investment Logic - China issued the third - batch of refined oil export quotas, totaling 8.395 million tons, with a cumulative total of 40.195 million tons for the three batches. The total is basically the same as last year but slightly lower than the market expectation of 9 million tons. The refined oil export quotas have remained stable in the past three years, and the total crude oil import quota has also been stable. However, the proportion of private large - scale refining quotas has been increasing, while that of local refineries has been decreasing. Factors such as quota shortages, a decline in the consumption tax deduction ratio, and the peak of gasoline and diesel demand are squeezing the survival space of local refineries. The reduced ability of local refineries to absorb sensitive oil has led to some inventory backlog, which has contributed to the increase in China's crude oil inventory since the beginning of the year. In the short term, policies are suppressing the operating rate of local refineries, and the future of sensitive oil is uncertain. Although China's storage tank space is relatively abundant (with a current storage rate of about 65%), it may flow into the SPR, which is a core factor for future oil price trends [3]. Strategy - Short - term: Oil prices will fluctuate within a range. - Medium - term: Bearish configuration [4].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the oil and petrochemical industry, but it provides insights into market trends and forecasts that could influence investment decisions. Core Insights - Oil prices experienced fluctuations, initially rising due to geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ production increases, but ultimately declining as supply forecasts were adjusted upward by EIA and IEA [1][2]. - OPEC+ has increased production significantly since May, with a total increase of over 1.2 million barrels per day from May to July, and plans to add 137,000 barrels per day in October [2]. - Demand forecasts for oil have been adjusted, with IEA predicting an increase of 740,000 barrels per day for 2025, while EIA's forecast is slightly higher at 900,000 barrels per day [3]. Supply Summary - OPEC+ has been increasing production, with a total increase of 548,000 barrels per day in August and September [2]. - IEA and EIA have raised their forecasts for non-OPEC+ countries' production, expecting increases of 1.4 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1 million barrels per day in 2026 [2]. - The supply surplus is expected to grow, with EIA projecting a surplus of 1.73 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.55 million barrels per day in 2026 [3]. Demand Summary - The demand for oil is expected to rise, particularly in Asia, but the growth in demand is not expected to match the increase in supply [3]. - EIA's forecast for 2026 indicates an increase in demand of 1.28 million barrels per day, reflecting a positive adjustment from previous estimates [3]. Inventory Summary - U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose by 3.939 million barrels in the week ending September 5, indicating a build-up as the summer demand season ends [3]. - Gasoline inventories also saw an increase of 1.458 million barrels during the same period [3]. Price Support Analysis - The average breakeven price for U.S. oil companies developing new wells is approximately $65 per barrel, with larger companies having a breakeven price of around $61 per barrel [4]. - The operational cost for maintaining existing oil wells ranges from $26 to $45 per barrel, with larger companies needing about $31 per barrel [4]. - A significant portion of U.S. shale oil production is derived from new wells, which may not provide sufficient support for prices, as evidenced by oil prices falling below breakeven levels multiple times this year [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Recent oil prices have been fluctuating weakly. The core reason is that the oversupply pressure in the crude oil market has become a reality, overshadowing recent geopolitical disturbances. The oversupply pressure mainly stems from the continuous production increase of global oil - producing entities on the supply side, while the demand side lacks support, and crude oil demand is about to peak and decline. Although macro and geopolitical factors have some influence, they are now secondary. The continuous acceleration of OPEC+'s production - increasing actions is the core driver determining the oil price direction, and supply pressure dominates the market. It is still recommended to sell high and pay attention to the rhythm and participate cautiously [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Market Review - **Price Trends**: The main contract of US crude oil closed up 0.37%, at $62.60 per barrel, with a weekly increase of 1.18%; the main contract of Brent crude oil rose 0.77%, at $66.88 per barrel, with a weekly increase of 2.11% [9]. - **Position Analysis**: As of the week ending September 9, the speculative net short position of WTI crude oil futures increased by 14,840 lots to 24,905 lots; the speculative net long position of Brent crude oil futures decreased by 41,476 lots to 209,578 lots. The speculative net long position of gasoline futures increased by 8,965 lots to 107,376 lots. As of September 12, the open interest of INE crude oil futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 80,024 lots, a week - on - week increase of 14,216 lots compared to September 5 [10]. - **Domestic - Foreign Price Spreads**: On Friday (September 12), the price spread between WTI and Brent was - $4.3 per barrel, a decrease of $0.67 per barrel compared to last Friday (September 5); the price spread between SC and WTI was $4.59 per barrel, a decrease of $1.11 per barrel compared to last Friday; the price spread between SC and Brent was $0.29 per barrel, a decrease of $1.78 per barrel compared to last Friday [11]. 3.2. Trading Strategies - **Single - Side Trading**: Weak and fluctuating [12]. - **Arbitrage**: The seasonal spread of gasoline cracking weakens, while that of diesel cracking is strong [12]. - **Options**: Wait and see [12]. 3.3. Fundamental Analysis - **Supply**: From August 30 to September 5, US crude oil production was 13.495 million barrels per day, a week - on - week increase of 72,000 barrels per day. From September 6 to 12, the number of active US oil rigs was 416, a week - on - week increase of 2 rigs [23]. - **Demand**: From August 30 to September 5, the crude oil input of US refineries was 16.818 million barrels per day, a week - on - week decrease of 51,000 barrels per day; the refinery utilization rate was 94.90%, a week - on - week increase of 0.6 percentage points [23]. - **Imports and Exports**: From August 30 to September 5, US crude oil exports were 2.745 million barrels per day, a week - on - week decrease of 1.139 million barrels per day; petroleum product exports were 7.195 million barrels per day, a week - on - week increase of 471,000 barrels per day. From August 26 to September 1, the seaborne crude oil exports in the Middle East were 18.4189 million barrels per day, a week - on - week increase of 19.77%; this week, Russia's seaborne crude oil exports were 2.9933 million barrels per day, a week - on - week decrease of 24.82% [23]. - **Inventory**: As of September 5, the total US commercial crude oil inventory was 424,646 thousand barrels, a week - on - week increase of 3,939 thousand barrels; the total strategic petroleum inventory was 405,224 thousand barrels, a week - on - week increase of 514 thousand barrels; the total oil inventory in the Cushing area was 23,857 thousand barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 365 thousand barrels. As of September 10, the commercial crude oil inventory index at Chinese ports was 110.14, a week - on - week increase of 1.83%; the proportion of storage capacity to total storage capacity was 60.16%, a week - on - week increase of 1.07 percentage points [24].

Report Information - Industry: Crude Oil [1] - Date: September 11, 2025 [2] Core View - Geopolitical situation has not affected crude oil supply, and the market is calmer after the Israel-Iran conflict. OPEC+ continues to increase production, which is marginally bearish, so the outlook for oil prices is mainly bearish [7] Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Quotes**: WTI's opening price was $61.80, closing at $62.19, with a high of $62.98, a low of $61.73, a rise of 0.93%, and a trading volume of 12.62 million lots. Brent's opening price was $66.23, closing at $66.53, with a high of $67.38, a low of $66.12, a rise of 0.77%, and a trading volume of 30.92 million lots. SC's opening price was 483 yuan/barrel, closing at 486.2 yuan/barrel, with a high of 489.4 yuan/barrel, a low of 481.9 yuan/barrel, a rise of 0.58%, and a trading volume of 10.34 million lots [6] - **News**: Israel raided Qatar to target Hamas leaders, but oil prices showed a pattern of rising and then falling. OPEC+ members submitted a new compensation production cut plan, reducing this year's production cut and strengthening that of 2026, with an overall increase in the total production cut. Kazakhstan's production cut will increase sharply after February 2026, but its implementation is questionable, which is bearish for the near - term supply side. OPEC+ decided to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day starting from October to gradually lift the 1.65 million barrels per day production cut agreed in April 2023. The production increase rate has slowed down, and it is expected to take one year to fully reach the 1.65 million barrels per day increase. Since the market is in a supply - surplus situation in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2026, the production increase is still marginally bearish for the oil market fundamentals [6][7] Industry News - The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that more sanctions should be imposed on Russia, including accelerating the phase - out of Russian fossil fuels and considering sanctions on the oil shadow fleet and third countries [8] - Deutsche Bank expects the WTI crude oil price to remain at $62 per barrel, $3 lower than Brent (the previous forecast for 2026 was $67) [8] - HSBC maintains its forecast of $65 per barrel for Brent crude oil in the fourth quarter of 2025, but the downside risk due to increased market supply surplus is rising [8] - According to the Financial Times, Trump has asked the EU to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian crude oil [8] Data Overview - The report presents multiple data charts, including global high - frequency crude oil inventory, EIA crude oil inventory, US crude oil production growth rate, Dtd Brent price, WTI spot price, Oman spot price, US gasoline consumption, and US diesel consumption, with data sources from EIA, Bloomberg, and Wind [11][12][15]

Group 1 - Oil prices continued to decline, extending a drop of over 2% from the previous trading day, with Brent crude down by $0.62 to $66.96 per barrel and WTI down by $0.64 to $63.33 per barrel [1] - OPEC+ is set to hold a meeting on Sunday to discuss the potential increase in production targets for October, as the organization aims to regain market share [1][2] - Analysts suggest that despite steady production increases, the macroeconomic data from the U.S. raises doubts about demand strength in the world's largest oil-consuming country [2] Group 2 - The U.S. EIA crude oil inventory data is awaited, with a delay due to a holiday, while the API reported an increase of 622,000 barrels in U.S. crude oil inventories for the week ending August 29, contrary to analysts' expectations of a decrease of 2 million barrels [3]

Group 1: General Information - Report Type: Crude Oil Daily Report [1] - Date: September 4, 2025 [2] Group 2: Research Team - Energy and Chemical Research Team: Li Jie (Crude Oil and Asphalt), Ren Junchi (PTA, MEG), Peng Haozhou (Industrial Silicon and Carbon Market), Peng Jinglin (Polyolefins), Liu Youran (Pulp), Feng Zeren (Glass and Soda Ash) [4] Group 3: Market Review and Operation Suggestions - Price Changes: WTI rose 2.52% to $65.62, Brent rose 1.35% to $69.07, and SC rose 0.69% to 493.2 yuan/barrel [6] - Trading Volume: WTI had 29.61 million lots, Brent had 34.61 million lots, and SC had 9.09 million lots [6] - Market Drivers: Tension between the US and Venezuela and falling US oil and product inventories supported prices, but the end of the US travel season and weak consumption may limit upside [6] - Outlook: Oil prices are expected to continue to consolidate and may fall again in the medium term, and short - sellers should watch for entry opportunities [6] Group 4: Industry News - Kazakhstan's crude oil production in August increased 2% month - on - month to 1.88 million barrels per day [7] - Russia and the US will hold a new round of consultations [7] - Iran said the path to negotiations with the US is not closed [7] Group 5: Data Overview - Data Charts: Include global high - frequency crude oil inventory, WTI and Brent fund positions, spot prices, US crude oil production growth rate, and EIA crude oil inventory [9][11][19][22] - Data Sources: Bloomberg, wind, CFTC, EIA, and the research and development department of CCB Futures [10][11][15]

Group 1: Gold Market Insights - The gold market has become a focal point for global investors, with spot gold prices trading around $3536.79 per ounce, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 34.5% [1] - Spot gold prices recently surpassed the historical high of $3500 per ounce, reaching a peak of $3539.88, driven by concerns over a weak U.S. economy, trade policy uncertainties, and global geopolitical risks [1] - Upcoming U.S. economic data releases, including July factory orders and JOLTs job openings, along with speeches from several Federal Reserve officials, are expected to significantly impact the gold market [1] Group 2: Technical Analysis of Gold - The gold market is currently in a bullish trend, with the last wave of upward movement identified between the $3475-$3470 range, and key support and resistance levels at $3450 and $3500-$3508 respectively [2] - Investors are advised to focus on low long positions while being cautious with high short positions, paying close attention to critical support and resistance levels [2] Group 3: Oil Market Overview - The oil market is also under scrutiny, with Brent crude and WTI prices holding steady at $69.13 and $65.63 per barrel respectively, supported by sanctions and declining inventories [4] - Economic data weakness poses a risk to demand outlook, and future price movements will depend on OPEC+ policy decisions and the pace of global economic recovery [4] - Technical analysis indicates a downward subjective trend in the medium term for oil, while the short-term trend appears upward, with key support and resistance levels identified at $64.0-$63.0 and $67.0-$68.0 [4] Group 4: Investment Philosophy - The company emphasizes the importance of practical trading and advice over flashy rhetoric, advocating for sound risk management and good investment returns to enhance the investment experience for retail investors [4] - The company highlights the significance of having a knowledgeable mentor and technical team to guide investors, as external perspectives can lead to better decision-making [4][5] - Investors are reminded to prioritize safety and authority when selecting platforms and mentors, as well as to consider operational risks before focusing on profitability [5]

Core Insights - In August 2025, the average price of Brent crude oil futures was $67.3 per barrel, a decrease of $2.1 per barrel month-on-month, while WTI crude oil futures averaged $64.0 per barrel, down $3.1 per barrel month-on-month [1] - Oil prices initially rose significantly at the end of July but began to decline in early August as geopolitical tensions eased [1] - Mid-August saw support for oil prices due to concerns over international relations despite no agreements reached in US-Russia talks [1] - Late August was marked by a dovish statement from the Federal Reserve Chairman, which raised expectations for a rate cut in September, positively impacting oil demand outlook [1] Supply Side Analysis - OPEC+ announced an acceleration of production increase by 547,000 barrels per day for September [1] - The 38th OPEC+ ministerial meeting in December 2024 decided to extend collective production cuts of 2 million barrels per day and voluntary cuts of 1.66 million barrels per day until the end of 2026 [1] - OPEC+ has significantly increased production in May, June, and July, with increases of 411,000 barrels per day, three times the original plan, and announced further increases for August and September [1] Demand Side Analysis - Major international energy agencies project an increase in global crude oil demand by 680,000 to 1.29 million barrels per day in 2025, and by 700,000 to 1.38 million barrels per day in 2026 [2] - China's refining industry faces challenges due to aging capacity and potential impacts on independent refineries, leading to an expected optimization of supply-side dynamics [2] - Despite uncertainties in the global environment, the expected price range for Brent crude oil in 2025 is projected to be between $65 and $75 per barrel, while WTI is expected to be between $60 and $70 per barrel [2] Related Companies - Key recommendations include China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), Satellite Chemical, and CNOOC Development [3]

Group 1 - The peak season for refined oil consumption is nearing its end, and the crack spread is expected to decline [1] - OPEC+ crude oil exports are approaching a turning point, with a slight slowdown in production increase expected in September [1] - Short-term oil prices are likely to remain strong, but medium-term supply pressures will gradually emerge [1]