1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the commodities in the report are rated as "volatile" [1][2][4][6][7] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Oil prices are likely to rebound with volatility due to geopolitical factors and the expected stable production of OPEC+ in October [1][2] - The prices of fuel oil, asphalt, polyester, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and PVC are expected to be volatile, with their upward or downward trends depending on various factors such as supply - demand, cost, and market sentiment [1][2][4][6][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Tuesday, WTI 10 - month contract rose by $1.58 to $65.59/barrel, a 2.47% increase; Brent 11 - month contract rose by $0.99 to $69.14/barrel, a 1.45% increase; SC2510 closed at 495.4 yuan/barrel, up 5.6 yuan/barrel, a 1.14% increase. Kazakhstan's August crude output increased by 2% compared to July. Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities and the OPEC+ meeting are influencing factors [1] - **Fuel Oil**: On Tuesday, FU2510 rose 1.13% to 2852 yuan/ton, and LU2511 rose 2.54% to 3559 yuan/ton. The expected reduction of Western arbitrage goods and high - sulfur shipments from Iran and Russia may support prices, but demand lacks highlights [2] - **Asphalt**: On Tuesday, BU2510 rose 1.17% to 3551 yuan/ton. In September, northern demand may drive up prices, but supply increases may limit the rise. Overall, supply - demand contradictions may ease [2] - **Polyester**: TA601 fell 0.34% to 4756 yuan/ton, EG2601 fell 1.99% to 4339 yuan/ton, and PX futures fell 0.47% to 6834 yuan/ton. PX fundamentals are weak, and TA prices may be supported. Ethylene glycol futures weakened due to inventory expectations [4] - **Rubber**: On Tuesday, RU2601 rose 10 yuan/ton to 15870 yuan/ton, NR rose 30 yuan/ton to 12710 yuan/ton, and BR fell 75 yuan/ton to 11820 yuan/ton. July global natural rubber output slightly decreased. China's August heavy - truck sales were positive, and rubber prices are expected to be volatile [4][6] - **Methanol**: On Tuesday, Taicang spot price was 2235 yuan/ton. Due to profit improvement and the peak season, demand may pick up in September, and prices may enter a bottom - stage area [6] - **Polyolefins**: In September, supply and demand are both strong, and inventories are shifting to downstream. With stable costs, prices are expected to fluctuate narrowly [6] - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: Market prices in different regions showed different trends. Real - estate construction recovery is weak, and exports may decline. PVC prices are expected to be volatile and weak in September [7] 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides data on the spot price, futures price, basis, basis rate, and their changes for various energy - chemical products such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, etc. [8] 3.3 Market News - On August 30, Russia launched large - scale attacks on 14 regions in Ukraine, and Ukraine attacked Russian refineries. Ukrainian drone attacks have shut down at least 17% of Russia's oil processing capacity [10] 3.4 Chart Analysis - **Main Contract Prices**: There are charts showing the closing prices of main contracts for multiple energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, etc. [12][15][18][21][23][25][26][28] - **Main Contract Basis**: Charts display the basis of main contracts for different commodities over time, such as crude oil, fuel oil, etc. [29][34][35][38][41][42] - **Inter - period Contract Spreads**: There are charts showing the spreads between different contracts of fuel oil, asphalt, etc. [44][46][49][52][55][57] - **Inter - commodity Spreads**: Charts present the spreads and ratios between different commodities, like crude oil internal - external spreads, fuel oil high - low sulfur spreads, etc. [59][60][64][66] - **Production Profits**: Charts show the production profits of ethylene - made ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, etc. [68][69] 3.5 Team Member Introduction - The report introduces the members of the energy - chemical research team, including their positions, educational backgrounds, honors, and professional experiences [75][76][77][78]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly mention an overall industry investment rating. However, it provides individual outlooks for each energy and chemical product, with most being advised to be treated with a "sideways" approach, suggesting an overall "sideways" view for the oil - chemical industry [4]. 2. Core Viewpoints - The overall domestic energy and chemical products continue to trade sideways. Some products like asphalt are strong, while others such as styrene are facing significant inventory pressure and are declining [2][3]. - The supply pressure in the crude oil market persists, and the price is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias, influenced by geopolitical risks and OPEC+ production policies [4][9]. - For each product, specific factors such as inventory levels, production, demand, and geopolitical events are driving their price movements and market trends [4]. 3. Summary by Product Category Crude Oil - **Viewpoint**: Supply pressure continues, and the price is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias. Geopolitical disturbances should be closely monitored [4][9]. - **Main Logic**: OPEC+ production increases lead to a hard - to - reverse oversupply expectation. US production shows resilience, and future crude oil inventories face pressure from the peak - to - decline of refinery operations and OPEC+ accelerated production increases. Geopolitical events like Houthi attacks on oil tankers support the geopolitical premium [9]. Asphalt - **Viewpoint**: Geopolitical premium drives the asphalt futures price to break through the 3500 pressure level [10]. - **Main Logic**: Concerns over potential US sanctions on Venezuela and the interruption of asphalt raw material supply drive up the futures price. However, the narrowing supply - demand gap and weak demand suggest that the high valuation of asphalt may not be sustainable [10]. High - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: Follows the upward movement of crude oil [4]. - **Main Logic**: Geopolitical events in the Middle East and between the US and Venezuela increase the geopolitical premium. However, factors such as increased inventory and weak demand limit its upward potential [11]. Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: Follows the sideways movement of crude oil [4]. - **Main Logic**: Faces negative factors such as a decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur fuel substitution. It has a low valuation and is expected to move with crude oil [12]. Methanol - **Viewpoint**: There is still an expectation of shutdowns in the far - month contracts, and the futures price rebounds [4]. - **Main Logic**: The market experiences a decline followed by a rebound. Supply recovery and weak demand lead to the initial decline, while far - month shutdown expectations drive the rebound. The downstream olefin fundamentals provide limited support [28]. Urea - **Viewpoint**: The market is currently weak but is expected to strengthen after the Indian tender is finalized [4]. - **Main Logic**: The market is waiting for the Indian tender. Once it is finalized, factors such as supply reduction, expected increase in autumn demand, and potential export opportunities are expected to drive the price up [29]. Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Viewpoint**: The arrival volume in early September is low, and there is still room for a decline in port inventory [4]. - **Main Logic**: With less volume arriving at ports in early September, port inventory continues to decline. Cost support is weak, but low inventory provides some price support [20][21]. PX - **Viewpoint**: The delayed restart of the plant has limited positive effects. Macroeconomic and cost factors are the main disturbances [4]. - **Main Logic**: Cost support is insufficient, and the supply pressure is expected to increase in the medium - to - long - term due to plant restarts and new capacity. Downstream demand provides limited support [14]. PTA - **Viewpoint**: The delayed restart of the plant and mediocre demand result in limited price drivers [4]. - **Main Logic**: Cost support is weak, and the delayed restart of the plant has limited positive effects. The overall supply - demand pattern is okay, and the price is expected to follow cost and macro - sentiment fluctuations [15]. Short - Fiber - **Viewpoint**: There is an expectation of plant restart, and the demand needs further verification [4]. - **Main Logic**: The price follows the movement of upstream costs. Supply remains high, and some plants are planning to restart. Downstream demand is average, and the sustainability of demand needs to be observed [22][23]. Bottle - Chip - **Viewpoint**: The production cut in September remains at 20% and can be expanded to 30% if necessary [4]. - **Main Logic**: The cost is fluctuating, and the supply - side plant maintenance supports the market. However, downstream demand is weak, and the price mainly follows cost fluctuations [23][26]. PP - **Viewpoint**: The support from maintenance is limited, and it trades sideways with a downward bias [4]. - **Main Logic**: News of plant overhauls has limited real impact. Supply continues to increase, and although there is some improvement in demand, the overall outlook is still weak [32][33]. Propylene (PL) - **Viewpoint**: Temporarily follows the movement of PP [4]. - **Main Logic**: External supply is restricted, and downstream demand is good. The price mainly follows PP in the short term, and the PP - PL processing fee is a key focus [33]. Plastic - **Viewpoint**: Attention should be paid to the peak - season demand, and it trades sideways in the short term [4]. - **Main Logic**: News of plant overhauls has limited real impact. The price is affected by oil price fluctuations, macro - sentiment, and supply - demand factors. It is necessary to monitor downstream demand [30][31]. Pure Benzene - **Viewpoint**: The port will resume inventory accumulation, and the price trades sideways with a downward bias [4]. - **Main Logic**: More naphtha buyers are seeking October shipments, and the supply of naphtha is expected to tighten. However, the increase in pure benzene imports and weak downstream demand suggest a potential supply - surplus situation [16][19]. Styrene - **Viewpoint**: The inventory pressure is prominent, and the price continues to decline [4]. - **Main Logic**: The decline is due to the weakening of anti - over - competition sentiment and the poor fundamentals. High inventory levels and weak demand in the downstream market contribute to the price drop [19][20]. PVC - **Viewpoint**: Weak market conditions suppress the price, and it trades weakly [4]. - **Main Logic**: Macro - policies have not been implemented, and the fundamentals are under pressure. Factors such as reduced production in September, weak demand, and potential anti - dumping measures affect the price [36]. Caustic Soda - **Viewpoint**: The spot price rebound slows down, and the market is on the sidelines for now [4]. - **Main Logic**: Macro - policies have not been implemented, and the fundamentals are improving marginally. However, factors such as the expected increase in alumina production in the future and the current slowdown in the spot price rebound lead to a wait - and - see attitude [36][37]. 4. Product Data Monitoring Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Inter - Period Spread**: Different products have different inter - period spread values and changes, which reflect the market's expectations for different time periods of each product [38]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: The basis and warehouse receipt data of each product show the relationship between the spot and futures prices and the inventory situation [39]. - **Inter - Product Spread**: The inter - product spread data reflect the relative price relationships between different products, which can be used for arbitrage analysis and market trend judgment [41]. Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring The report also provides basis and spread data for specific products such as methanol, urea, styrene, etc., which help in analyzing the price relationships and market trends of these products [42][55][67].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" investment rating for the gold, copper, aluminum, tin, and antimony sectors, indicating a positive outlook for these industries [12]. Core Views - The report highlights that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and the upcoming domestic demand peak are expected to support the prices of precious metals, particularly gold and silver [4][5]. - It anticipates a strong demand season for copper and aluminum, with prices expected to rise due to supply constraints and seasonal demand [5][9]. - The report notes that tin prices are likely to show resilience due to tight supply conditions, while antimony prices are under pressure from weak demand [10][11]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector (Shenwan) saw a 3.37% increase in the week from August 25 to August 29, outperforming the broader market [21]. - The top-performing sub-sectors included rare earths (+17.19%), tungsten (+14.70%), and silver (+12.45%) [21]. 2. Macroeconomic and Industry News - China's industrial profits for July showed a year-on-year decline of 1.5%, an improvement from the previous month's decline of 4.3% [27]. - The U.S. second-quarter core PCE price index was reported at 2.5%, aligning with expectations, indicating stable inflation [27]. 3. Precious Metals Market Data - London gold prices rose to $3,429.15 per ounce, an increase of $90.85 (2.72%) from August 21 [30]. - Silver prices also increased to $38.80 per ounce, up $1.24 (3.29%) [30]. 4. Industrial Metals Data - Copper prices on the LME closed at $9,875 per ton, up $150 (1.54%) from August 22 [41]. - Aluminum prices in China were reported at 20,720 yuan per ton, a slight decrease of 30 yuan [42]. 5. Industry Ratings and Investment Strategies - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for gold, copper, aluminum, tin, and antimony sectors, reflecting a favorable investment outlook [12]. - Specific stocks recommended include Zijin Mining, Zhongjin Gold, and Huaxi Securities among others [13].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the given doc [1][2][7]. 2. Core Views - **Methanol**: Coastal inventories are accumulating significantly, with high imports and current inventories. Domestic supply is expected to return, and traditional demand will enter the peak season. Attention should be paid to whether demand can support after the return of domestic supply. If inventories deteriorate significantly, methanol's valuation may decline [2]. - **Polyethylene**: The inventory of major producers is neutral year - on - year. Upstream producers and coal - chemical enterprises are destocking, while social inventory remains flat. Downstream raw material and finished - product inventories are also neutral. Overall inventory is neutral. Basis is around - 110 in North China and - 50 in East China for 09 contracts. Import profit is around - 200 with no further increase. Non - standard HD injection prices are stable, and other price spreads are fluctuating, with LD weakening. September maintenance is flat month - on - month, and recent domestic linear production has decreased. Attention should be paid to LL - HD conversion and US quotes, as well as new plant commissioning in 2025 [7]. - **Polypropylene**: Upstream and mid - stream inventories of polypropylene are decreasing. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, non - standard price spreads are neutral, and import profit is around - 700. Exports have been good this year. Non - standard price spreads are neutral. PDH profit is around - 400, propylene is fluctuating, and powder production starts are stable. Drawing production scheduling is neutral. Future supply is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. Downstream orders are average currently, and raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. Under the background of over - capacity, the 01 contract is expected to face moderate to excessive pressure. If exports continue to increase or there are many PDH plant overhauls, supply pressure can be alleviated to a neutral level [7]. - **PVC**: The basis of 01 contract is maintained at - 270, and the ex - factory basis is - 480. Downstream开工率 is seasonally weakening, and the willingness to hold goods at low prices is strong. Mid - and upstream inventories are continuously accumulating. Northwest plants are seasonally overhauled in summer, and the load center is between the spring overhaul and the high production in Q1. Attention should be paid to production commissioning and export sustainability in Q4. Near - end export orders have declined slightly. Coal sentiment is positive, and the cost of semi - coke is stable. Calcium carbide's profit is under pressure due to PVC overhauls. The FOB counter - offer for caustic soda exports is 380. PVC's comprehensive profit is - 100. Currently, the static inventory contradiction is accumulating slowly, costs are stable, downstream performance is average, and the macro - environment is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and开工率 [7]. 3. Summary by Category Methanol - **Price Data**: From August 21 - 27, 2025,动力煤期货 price remained at 801. Coastal spot prices and domestic converted - to - futures prices showed certain fluctuations. For example, the Jiangsu spot price decreased from 2310 to 2260, and the Northwest converted - to - futures price increased from 2670 to 2683 and then decreased to 2663. Import profit and盘面MTO profit remained unchanged at 6 and - 1237 respectively. The daily change on August 27 showed a decrease in some prices such as a 15 - point drop in Jiangsu spot price and a 22 - point drop in South China spot price [2]. Polyethylene - **Price Data**: From August 21 - 27, 2025, Northeast Asian ethylene price remained at 830 on August 21 - 22 and then increased to 840. Prices of different types of polyethylene in different regions showed fluctuations. For example, the North China LL price increased from 7230 to 7270, and the East China LD price increased from 9500 to 9625. The daily change on August 27 showed a 40 - point drop in East China LL price and a 38 - point drop in the main futures price [7]. Polypropylene - **Price Data**: From August 21 - 27, 2025, Shandong propylene price increased from 6450 to 6540. Prices of different types of polypropylene in different regions also fluctuated. For example, the East China PP price increased from 6950 to 6985 and then decreased to 6950. The daily change on August 27 showed a 90 - point increase in Shandong propylene price and a 35 - point drop in East China PP price [7]. PVC - **Price Data**: From August 21 - 27, 2025, Northwest calcium carbide price increased from 2200 to 2350, and Shandong caustic soda price increased from 867 to 887. Prices of different production methods and regions of PVC showed certain fluctuations. For example, the calcium - carbide - based East China price decreased from 4850 to 4810. The daily change on August 27 showed a 30 - point drop in the calcium - carbide - based East China price [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Chlor - Alkali Industry - The caustic soda spot is expected to continue rising steadily, but the futures may face short - term resistance. PVC has large supply - demand pressure, and short - selling opportunities at high prices can be considered [2]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX is expected to have short - term low - buying opportunities, and the PX - SC spread can be expanded. PTA should be observed in the short term, with low - buying opportunities and TA1 - 5 reverse spreads. Ethylene glycol is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term. Short - fiber and bottle - chip strategies are similar to PTA [6]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - Pure benzene trends are expected to be weakly volatile, and BZ2603 should follow oil prices and styrene fluctuations. Styrene has a weak short - term drive, and EB10 can be short - sold on rebounds [11]. Urea Industry - The urea market is weakly volatile, with high supply and weak demand. The fundamentals are difficult to reverse [14][15]. Methanol Industry - The methanol market has significant port inventory accumulation, weak basis, and the demand is affected by the off - season. Attention should be paid to the inventory inflection point [18]. Polyolefin Industry - The overall supply pressure of polyolefins is not large before mid - September, and the LP01 spread can be held [44]. Crude Oil Industry - The short - term oil price rebounds, but the geopolitical risks and tariff uncertainties remain. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [46]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Chlor - Alkali Industry - **Prices**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda increased by 1.2%, while the price of East China calcium - carbide - based PVC decreased by 1.1%. Some futures prices and spreads also changed [2]. - **Supply**: The caustic soda and PVC industry operating rates decreased, and the profit of external calcium - carbide - based PVC decreased by 8.0% [2]. - **Demand**: The operating rates of some downstream industries of caustic soda and PVC increased slightly, but the PVC pre - sales volume decreased by 8.4% [2]. - **Inventory**: The liquid caustic soda and PVC upstream factory inventories decreased, while the PVC total social inventory increased by 3.1% [2]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices**: The prices of some upstream and downstream products of the polyester industry chain changed, such as the price of Brent crude oil increasing by 1.2% [6]. - **Inventory**: The MEG port inventory decreased by 8.6% [6]. - **Operating Rates**: The operating rates of some industries in the polyester industry chain changed, such as the Asian PX operating rate increasing by 2.2% [6]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Prices**: The prices of upstream and downstream products of pure benzene and styrene changed, such as the CFR China pure benzene price decreasing by 0.9% [11]. - **Inventory**: The pure benzene inventory in Jiangsu ports decreased by 4.2%, while the styrene inventory increased by 10.8% [11]. - **Operating Rates**: The operating rates of some industries in the pure benzene - styrene industry chain changed, such as the domestic hydrogenated benzene operating rate decreasing by 8.0% [11]. Urea Industry - **Prices**: The urea futures prices and spreads changed, and the spot prices in different regions remained stable [14]. - **Supply**: The domestic urea daily output decreased by 0.81%, and the factory inventory increased by 6.05% [14]. - **Demand**: The demand is affected by the agricultural season and industrial factors, and the compound fertilizer inventory is high [14]. Methanol Industry - **Prices**: The methanol futures and spot prices decreased, and the inventory increased significantly [16][17]. - **Operating Rates**: The upstream and downstream operating rates of methanol changed slightly [18]. Polyolefin Industry - **Prices**: The futures and spot prices of polyolefins decreased, and the spreads between some contracts changed [44]. - **Inventory**: The PE and PP enterprise inventories decreased, and the PE social inventory increased slightly [44]. - **Operating Rates**: The PE and PP operating rates changed, and the downstream weighted operating rates increased slightly [44]. Crude Oil Industry - **Prices**: The prices of Brent, WTI, and SC crude oil changed, and the spreads between some contracts also changed [46]. - **Inventory**: The EIA US crude oil and refined product inventories decreased [46]. - **Operating Rates**: The US refinery operating rate decreased to 94.6% [50].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Report Core Views - For methanol, port inventory has significantly accumulated, with high imports and actual inventory. The expected return of inland supply is on the horizon, and traditional demand will enter the peak season later. Attention should be paid to whether demand can support after the return of inland supply. If inventory deteriorates significantly, methanol's valuation may decline [1]. - For polyethylene, the inventory of the two major oil companies is neutral year - on - year. Upstream, the two major oil companies are accumulating inventory, while coal - chemical enterprises are reducing inventory. Downstream, raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. Overall inventory is neutral. The 09 basis is around - 150 in North China and - 100 in East China. Import profit is around - 100 with no further increase for now. In August, maintenance decreased month - on - month, and domestic linear production increased. Attention should be paid to LL - HD conversion and US quotes, as well as the commissioning of new plants in 2025 [4]. - For polypropylene, upstream, the two major oil companies are accumulating inventory, while the middle - stream is reducing inventory. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, non - standard price difference is neutral, and import profit is around - 800. Exports have been good this year. Non - standard price difference is neutral. PDH profit is around - 200, propylene is fluctuating, and powder production is stable. In June, supply is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. Downstream orders are average currently, and raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. Under the background of over - capacity, the 09 contract is expected to face moderate to excessive pressure. If exports continue to increase or there are many PDH plant maintenance, the supply pressure can be alleviated to a neutral level [4]. - For PVC, the basis remains at 01 - 270, and the factory - pickup basis is - 480. Downstream operation is seasonally weak, but the willingness to hold goods at low prices is strong. Mid - and upstream inventories are continuously accumulating. In summer, northwest plants have seasonal maintenance, and the load center is between the spring maintenance and the high - production period in Q1. In Q4, attention should be paid to the commissioning of new plants and export sustainability. Near - term export orders have slightly declined. Coal sentiment is positive, and the cost of semi - coke is stable. Calcium carbide's profit is under pressure due to PVC maintenance. The export counter - offer for caustic soda is FOB380. Currently, the contradiction in static inventory is accumulating slowly, cost is stable, downstream performance is average, and the macro - environment is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and operation [4]. 3. Summary by Product Methanol - **Price Data**: From August 18 - 22, 2025, the daily change of动力煤期货 is 0, the change of江苏现货 is - 13,华南现货 is - 15,鲁南折盘面 is - 5,西南折盘面 is 0,河北折盘面 is 0,西北折盘面 is 8, CFR中国 is - 4, CFR东南亚 is 0,进口利润 is 15,主力基差 is 0, and盘面MTO利润 is 0 [1]. Polyethylene - **Price Data**: From August 18 - 22, 2025, the daily change of东北亚乙烯 is 0,华北LL is 0,华东LL is 40,华东LD is 25,华东HD is - 20, LL美金 is 0, LL美湾 is 0,进口利润 is 0,主力期货 is - 6,基差 is 0,两油库存 is - 2, and仓单 is 0 [4]. Polypropylene - **Price Data**: From August 18 - 22, 2025, the daily change of山东丙烯 is 50,东北亚丙烯 is 0,华东PP is 5,华北PP is 5,山东粉料 is 0,华东共聚 is 0, PP美金 is 0, PP美湾 is 0,出口利润 is 0,主力期货 is - 10,基差 is 0,两油库存 is - 2, and仓单 is 115 [4]. PVC - **Price Data**: From August 18 - 22, 2025, the daily change of西北电石 is 0,山东烧碱 is 10,电石法 - 华东 is - 10,乙烯法 - 华东 is 0,电石法 - 华南 is 0,电石法 - 西北 is 0,进口美金价（CFR中国） is 0,出口利润 is 0,西北综合利润 is 0,华北综合利润 is 0, and基差(高端交割品) is 0 [4].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The trend strength of p-xylene, PTA, and MEG is rated as "1", indicating a "slightly strong" outlook [6]. 2. Core Views of the Report - PX: With a significant reduction in overnight crude oil inventories and a strong rebound in oil prices, the short - term downside space for PX's unilateral price may be limited. Supported by cost and with improved demand expectations, and a tight supply - demand pattern, the unilateral price of PX is expected to rebound. For the spread, focus on the 11 - 01 positive spread. The PX - naphtha valuation is at a moderately high level, with a tight supply - demand pattern in September and downward pressure on PXN after the 01 contract [6]. - PTA: Cost support is strong, and the 9 - 1 reverse spread should be held. With an improvement in terminal textile and clothing demand and a bottom - up rebound in polyester operating rates, the unilateral price of PTA is strong. The price and basis strengthened yesterday, and the downstream's willingness to hold goods increased [7]. - MEG: With a decrease in imports and arrivals and marginal destocking, the unilateral price of MEG is strong. The reduction of naphtha cracking capacity by the South Korean petrochemical group has disrupted the market sentiment of olefin - related products. Domestically, plants are operating at full capacity, imports are low, inventories are decreasing, and polyester operating rates are rising. In the short - term, a bullish view is maintained. In the long - term, the supply pressure of new plants in the 01 contract will limit the upside [7]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Dynamics - PX: The naphtha price rose at the end of the session. On the 20th, PX prices increased, with two October Asian spot transactions at $839 and $838, and one November Asian spot at $836. The PX valuation on the 20th was $837/ton, up $2 from the 19th. There were concerns about weak PX spot prices due to over - capacity in China, but hopes are placed on winter demand for polyester clothing [2][3]. - PTA: On the 20th, the PTA spot price remained at 4,690 yuan/ton, with a mainstream basis of 09 - 2 [5]. - MEG: South Korean petrochemical companies will cut capacity and restructure. A 750,000 - ton/year MEG plant in Malaysia has restarted, and there were tender transactions on the 20th [5]. - Polyester: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang on the 20th declined overall, with individual differences. The average sales volume was estimated to be slightly below 70%. The sales of direct - spun polyester staple fiber were generally average, with an average sales volume of 57% as of 3:00 pm [5][6]. Futures and Spot Data | Product | Futures Yesterday's Closing Price | Futures Change | Futures Change Rate | Spot Yesterday's Price | Spot Change | Spot Processing Fee Yesterday | Spot Processing Fee Change | | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | | PX | 6,844 | 6774 | 1.03% | $838/ton | $2.83 | 255.5 | 2.5 | | PTA | 4,778 | 44 | 0.93% | 4,686 yuan/ton | - 4 | 197.31 | - 10.67 | | MEG | 4,477 | 53 | 1.20% | 4,502 yuan/ton | 47 | - | - | | PF | 6,504 | 72 | 1.12% | - | - | - | - | | SC | 482.8 | - 1.4 | - 0.29% | - | - | - | - |

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement of Jiangte Electric's subsidiary resuming production has eased concerns about tight lithium carbonate supply, leading to a significant drop in lithium carbonate futures prices, with a daily decline of 8% on August 20 [1][3]. Supply Dynamics - The expectation of supply reduction had previously driven lithium carbonate prices higher, particularly after news of the suspension of lithium mining operations in Yichun by CATL on August 11, which led to a surge in prices [3]. - Jiangte Electric's announcement on August 19 regarding the resumption of production at Yichun Yinli New Energy has shifted market sentiment, causing prices to drop and nearly erase gains made since August 11 [3][4]. - Despite the recent price drop, uncertainties regarding domestic lithium resource supply remain, as stricter government regulations on mining rights compliance could impact future production [5][6]. Market Sentiment and Price Volatility - The short-term volatility in lithium carbonate prices is largely driven by market sentiment and speculative trading rather than fundamental changes in supply and demand [4][5]. - Recent data indicates a scenario of increasing production alongside decreasing inventory levels, which supports bullish expectations for lithium prices [5][6]. Demand Outlook - The upcoming demand peak in September and October is expected to bolster market sentiment, with strong orders in energy storage and power sectors contributing to a positive outlook for demand [6][7]. - The expectation of replenishing inventory in anticipation of rising prices may further support the upward trend in lithium carbonate prices [6][7]. Long-term Perspective - While short-term price fluctuations are influenced by market sentiment, the long-term price movements are expected to revert to fundamental supply-demand dynamics [6]. - The overall market is likely to experience a supply surplus, which may limit the potential for sustained price increases despite temporary bullish sentiment [6][7].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Methanol**: Port inventory has increased significantly, with high imports and actual inventory. The supply in the inland region is expected to return, and the traditional demand will enter the peak season later. It is necessary to pay attention to whether the demand can be supported after the supply in the inland region returns. If the inventory deteriorates significantly, methanol is expected to see a valuation correction [2]. - **Polyethylene**: The inventory of the two major oil companies is neutral year - on - year. The two major oil companies are accumulating inventory, while the coal - chemical industry is reducing inventory. The overall inventory is neutral. The 09 basis is around - 150 in North China and - 100 in East China. The import profit is around - 100, with no further increase for the time being. The non - standard HD injection molding price is stable, and other price differences are fluctuating. The number of maintenance in August has decreased month - on - month, and the domestic linear production has increased month - on - month. Attention should be paid to the LL - HD conversion and the US quotation. The pressure from new plants in 2025 is relatively large, and the commissioning of new plants should be monitored [7]. - **Polypropylene**: The upstream two major oil companies are accumulating inventory, while the middle - stream is reducing inventory. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, the non - standard price difference is neutral, and the import profit is around - 800. Exports have been performing well this year. The non - standard price difference is neutral. The PDH profit is around - 200, propylene is fluctuating, and the powder production start - up rate is stable. The拉丝 production scheduling is neutral. The supply in June is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. The current downstream orders are average, and the raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. Under the background of over - capacity, the 09 contract is expected to face moderate to excessive pressure. If exports continue to increase or there are many PDH plant maintenance, the supply pressure can be alleviated to a neutral level [7]. - **PVC**: The basis is maintained at 09 - 150, and the factory - pick - up basis is - 450. The downstream start - up rate is seasonally weakening, and the willingness to hold inventory at low prices is strong. The inventory reduction of the mid - upstream has slowed down. The northwest plants are undergoing seasonal maintenance in summer, and the load center is between the spring maintenance and the high production in Q1. Attention should be paid to the commissioning and export sustainability from July to August. The recent export orders have decreased slightly. The coal sentiment is positive, the cost of semi - coke is stable, and the profit of calcium carbide is under pressure due to PVC maintenance. The FOB counter - offer for caustic soda exports is 380. Attention should be paid to whether the subsequent export orders can support the high price of caustic soda. The comprehensive profit of PVC is - 500. Currently, the static inventory contradiction is accumulating slowly, the cost is stable, the downstream performance is average, and the macro situation is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and start - up rates [7]. 3. Summary by Commodity Methanol - **Price Data**: On August 19, 2025, compared with August 18, the daily change in power coal futures was 0, the Jiangsu spot price decreased by 27, the South China spot price decreased by 23, the Lunan discounted price remained unchanged, the Southwest discounted price decreased by 35, the Hebei discounted price remained unchanged, the Northwest discounted price remained unchanged, the CFR China price remained unchanged, the CFR Southeast Asia price remained unchanged, the import profit increased by 5, and the main contract basis and the MTO profit on the disk remained unchanged [2]. Polyethylene - **Price Data**: On August 19, 2025, compared with August 18, the Northeast Asian ethylene price remained unchanged, the North China LL price decreased by 20, the East China LL price remained unchanged, the East China LD price remained unchanged, the East China HD price remained unchanged, the LL US dollar price remained unchanged, the LL US Gulf price remained unchanged, the import profit remained unchanged, the main futures price decreased by 27, the basis remained unchanged, the two - oil inventory remained unchanged, and the warehouse receipts increased by 379 [7]. Polypropylene - **Price Data**: On August 19, 2025, compared with August 18, the Shandong propylene price remained unchanged, the Northeast Asian propylene price remained unchanged, the East China PP price decreased by 35, the North China PP price decreased by 20, the Shandong powder price remained unchanged, the East China copolymer price decreased by 4, the PP US dollar price remained unchanged, the PP US Gulf price remained unchanged, the export profit remained unchanged, the main futures price decreased by 32, the basis increased by 10, the two - oil inventory remained unchanged, and the warehouse receipts increased by 1180 [7]. PVC - **Price Data**: On August 19, 2025, compared with August 18, the Northwest calcium carbide price remained unchanged, the Shandong caustic soda price remained unchanged, the calcium - carbide - based East China price decreased by 40, the ethylene - based East China price remained unchanged, the calcium - carbide - based South China price remained unchanged, the calcium - carbide - based Northwest price remained unchanged, the import US dollar price (CFR China) remained unchanged, the export profit remained unchanged, the Northwest comprehensive profit remained unchanged, the North China comprehensive profit remained unchanged, and the basis (high - end delivery product) remained unchanged [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The trend of polyolefins is still under pressure, but short - selling at low levels requires caution. For polypropylene, the trend is weak, with potential supply increases and cost uncertainties. For polyethylene, it is expected to show range - bound fluctuations [1][6][7][10]. - The core driver is the negative feedback in the market driven by the collapse of the cost side. Although the trend is weak, short - selling at low levels should be done with caution in the short term [8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 View Summary 3.1.1 Polypropylene - This week, China's polypropylene production was 78.31 tons, a 0.77% increase from last week and a 19.21% increase from the same period last year. Next week, the average capacity utilization rate is expected to be around 77.8% [6]. - The demand for polypropylene products is expected to rise with the approaching peak season. However, the current cost side is weak, the demand side lacks highlights, and the supply pressure is increasing. The market is expected to be volatile and weak, with the upper pressure at 7200 - 7300 and the lower support at 6800 - 6900. The recommended strategies are to buy 09 and sell 01 in the inter - period, and no cross - variety strategy is recommended for now [6][7][8]. 3.1.2 Polyethylene - China's polyethylene production enterprise capacity utilization rate was 86.82%, a 1.1% increase from the previous period. The demand is in the off - season, with weak terminal orders. The cost has decreased due to the decline in crude oil prices. The market is expected to show range - bound fluctuations, with the 09 contract having an upper pressure of 7400 and a lower support of 7100 - 7200. No inter - period or cross - variety strategy is recommended [10]. 3.2 Polypropylene Supply and Demand 3.2.1 Supply - The average capacity utilization rate of polypropylene this period was 77.91%, a 0.60% increase. Sinopec's capacity utilization rate was 81.53%, a 1.96% increase [24]. - In August, there are still some large - scale maintenance plans, but new production capacity and restarts have led to an increase in production. The potential new production capacity in 2025 is 520.5 tons, with a capacity increase of 11.7% [22][26][28]. - The production inventory and trader inventory have decreased. The total commercial inventory of polypropylene in China was 82.74 tons, a 3.41% decrease from the previous period [30][34]. 3.2.2 Demand - The downstream industries of polypropylene have different performances. The BOPP industry has increased its start - up rate, order days, and has a high - level finished product inventory, but its profit is at a low level due to over - capacity. The tape mother roll industry has a flat start - up rate but an increase in order days. The plastic weaving industry has a flat start - up rate and order days. The non - woven fabric industry has an increased start - up rate and a moderately high finished product inventory. The CPP industry has increased its start - up rate and order days [43][51][53][58][60]. 3.3 Polyethylene Supply and Demand 3.3.1 Supply - The capacity utilization rate of polyethylene production enterprises in China was 86.82%, a 1.1% increase from the previous period. The production this week was 66.11 tons, a 0.14% increase from last week. The expected maintenance loss in August will decrease compared to July. The potential new production capacity in 2025 is 613 tons, with a capacity increase of 17.17% [10][70][71][72]. - The production enterprise inventory and social inventory have decreased. The sample inventory of polyethylene production enterprises was 44.45 tons, a 13.76% decrease from the previous period [74][77]. 3.3.2 Demand - The downstream industries of polyethylene are in the off - season. The agricultural film industry has an increased start - up rate but a decrease in order days. The packaging film industry has a decreased start - up rate and order days. The pipe and hollow industries have a lower start - up rate compared to the same period last year [86][87][88].