1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment view for styrene is "oscillation", with an expected bearish trend mainly due to weakening costs. The trading strategy is to "wait and see" [3]. 2. Core View of the Report - The aromatics market continues to be weak, with pure benzene and styrene prices declining. Various factors such as supply, demand, inventory, basis, profit, valuation, and macro - policies have different impacts on the market. Overall, the styrene market is expected to be mainly bearish, but influenced by the Fed's interest rate cut, there are also some supporting factors [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Main Views and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: Bearish. The spread between styrene and naphtha is $274 per ton, and the spread between styrene and benzene is $159. Asian producers' economics remain negative [3]. - **Demand**: Bearish. Port inventories are slightly decreasing, but market expectations are poor. As of September 15, 2025, the commercial inventory of pure benzene in Jiangsu ports is 134,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.94% and a year - on - year increase of 168%. After the end of maintenance, supply has increased significantly, and Yulong Petrochemical's plant is about to be put into operation. Overseas demand is still declining due to the low operating rate of derivatives [3]. - **Inventory**: Neutral. As of September 15, 2025, the total inventory of styrene in Jiangsu port samples is 159,000 tons, a decrease of 9.92% from the previous period. The commercial inventory is 78,000 tons, a decrease of 10.34% from the previous period [3]. - **Basis**: Bearish. The styrene basis is stable, but there are expectations of inventory accumulation for pure benzene and styrene in the future. The upcoming operation of Yulong Petrochemical's plant will bring obvious market pressure [3]. - **Profit**: Bearish. The spread between styrene and naphtha is $274 per ton, and the spread between styrene and benzene has also dropped to $159 [3]. - **Valuation**: Neutral. Crude oil prices have fallen sharply, overseas pure benzene continues to flow in, and the supply of styrene plants is disrupted [3]. - **Macro - policy**: Bullish. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September [3]. 3.2 Fundamentals Overview of Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Crude oil**: Trump's remarks have led to a weak operation of crude oil [5]. - **Styrene**: The profit of styrene integrated plants has declined, and port inventories have slightly decreased [15][27]. - **Pure benzene**: The price of pure benzene is running weakly, and overseas demand is dragging it down [38]. 3.3 Polymer Demand Overview - **Styrene downstream - ABS**: Demand is fair, with the mainstream price, production, and inventory showing certain trends [52]. - **Styrene downstream - PS**: Inventory has increased, and profit has declined [64]. - **Styrene downstream - EPS**: The load has increased, and inventory has accumulated [71]. - **Pure benzene - Aniline**: Profit has slightly recovered [81]. - **Phenol**: Inventory has increased, and the gross profit is average [90]. - **Adipic acid**: Production profit is low [100]. - **Caprolactam**: Production is stable, but the price has declined [112]. - **Household appliances**: Export demand has decreased year - on - year [122].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the synergy between proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy to stimulate consumption and support economic growth [1][6] - The government has allocated approximately 420 billion yuan to boost consumption, leading to over 2.9 trillion yuan in sales [2] - The issuance of special government bonds has increased significantly, with 7.88 trillion yuan issued in the first half of the year, a 35.28% increase year-on-year [4] Group 2 - The introduction of various policies, such as child-rearing subsidies and personal consumption loans, aims to enhance consumer confidence and stimulate effective demand [3] - The total social financing increased by 26.56 trillion yuan in the first eight months, which is 4.66 trillion yuan more than the previous year [5] - Structural monetary policy tools have been implemented to support key sectors, including technology innovation and consumption expansion [7]

Core Viewpoint - The combination of proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy is aimed at enhancing people's livelihoods, promoting consumption, and boosting economic growth, as emphasized in recent central government meetings [1][6]. Fiscal Policy and Investment - As of the end of August, the government has allocated approximately 420 billion yuan, which has driven sales of various goods exceeding 2.9 trillion yuan [2]. - The third batch of 690 billion yuan for consumer goods replacement has been fully allocated, with plans for a fourth batch in October, completing the annual target of 300 billion yuan [2]. - The Ministry of Finance has arranged 1.5 trillion yuan in special long-term bonds over the past two years to support effective investment [2][4]. Monetary Policy and Financial Support - The M2 money supply reached 331.98 trillion yuan by the end of August, with a year-on-year growth of 8.8%, which is 2.5 percentage points higher than the same period last year [5]. - The total social financing increased by 26.56 trillion yuan in the first eight months, which is 4.66 trillion yuan more than the previous year [5]. - Structural monetary policy tools have been implemented to support key areas such as technology innovation, consumption expansion, and small and micro enterprises [6][7]. Economic Outlook - The macroeconomic policies are expected to maintain continuity and stability, with a focus on promoting high-quality economic development and addressing deep-seated issues [6]. - The issuance of special refinancing bonds has provided strong financial support for resolving hidden debts, with 1.9 trillion yuan issued for this purpose by the end of August [5].

Core Viewpoint - The macro policy framework of "fiscal dominance, monetary coordination" is being established, indicating a shift in economic dynamics [3][8] - The marginal strength of micro entities in "pricing the economy" is limited, suggesting challenges in market pricing mechanisms [3][8] - The logic of long-term interest rates continuing to decline may have been shaken, indicating potential changes in the fixed income landscape [3][8] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Macro Policy Insights** - The current macroeconomic environment is characterized by a fiscal-led approach with supportive monetary policy, which may influence future economic conditions [3] - **Market Dynamics** - There is a noted limitation in the ability of market participants to effectively price economic fundamentals, which could lead to mispricing in the fixed income market [3][8] - **Interest Rate Trends** - The prevailing trend of declining interest rates may face challenges, suggesting a potential shift in the long-term outlook for interest rates [3][8]

Group 1 - The domestic futures market for the chemical sector showed a downward trend, with the main contract for paraxylene (PX) opening at 6698.0 CNY/ton and experiencing a decline of approximately 2.63% [1] - The price of PX is expected to fluctuate in the short term due to a tight supply-demand balance, with recent domestic maintenance units gradually restarting, leading to weaker market sentiment and lack of driving force from crude oil [1] - The supply side remains stable with no significant changes in domestic and international facilities, while the demand side shows a slight increase in PTA processing fees, indicating a balanced supply-demand situation [2] Group 2 - Domestic PX production for the week was reported at 770.98 million tons, with a utilization rate of 84.63%, remaining unchanged from the previous week [2] - PTA production increased to 138.8 million tons, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 7.77 million tons, with a utilization rate of 74.95%, up by 4.30% [2] - Short-term PX prices are anticipated to follow fluctuations in crude oil prices, with resistance around 6850 CNY and support near 6500 CNY [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the effectiveness of the large-scale equipment update policy, which has led to a total investment exceeding 1 trillion yuan, with a financial leverage effect of 1:5.3 [1] - The policy aims to revitalize existing assets and tap into new market potential, optimizing both stock and increment, thus providing strong support for domestic demand expansion and economic stability [2] - The implementation of the equipment update policy is seen as a means to address current effective demand shortages while promoting long-term green transformation and resource recycling industries [3] Group 2 - The article highlights the importance of smooth policy transmission and the simplification of procedures to ensure effective implementation of the equipment update policy [4] - It notes that the government has introduced a series of upgrade standards to guide equipment updates and eliminate outdated production capacity, thereby enhancing overall efficiency [4] - The collaboration between government initiatives and market dynamics is crucial for the sustainable development of the economy, as evidenced by the interaction between macro and microeconomic factors [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the large-scale equipment update policy in China is effectively stimulating investment and driving industrial upgrades, with a total investment exceeding 1 trillion yuan supported by 188 billion yuan in special bonds [1][2] - The policy aims to optimize existing assets while stimulating new growth, indicating a dual focus on both stock and increment, which is crucial for market activation and demand release [2][3] - The implementation of the equipment update policy is seen as a means to enhance production efficiency and promote green transformation, with significant improvements in digitalization and resource recycling industries [3][4] Group 2 - The government is simplifying procedures and enhancing the efficiency of policy implementation, ensuring that the benefits of the equipment update policy are accessible and impactful for enterprises [4] - The combination of financial incentives and upgraded standards is designed to encourage technological advancements and the elimination of outdated capacities, fostering a more competitive industrial environment [4] - The interaction between macro policies and micro-level enterprise transformations is emphasized, highlighting the collaborative effort between government initiatives and market dynamics for sustainable economic growth [4]

Steel Industry - The supply-demand contradiction in the steel market is strengthening, making it easier for prices to rise than to fall. The demand is gradually recovering as the peak season approaches, with high demand for plate steel and a low recovery in rebar demand. On the supply side, steel mills are facing narrowing profits, leading to a decrease in overall supply. Plate steel supply remains high, while rebar production has significantly decreased, alleviating supply pressure. Overall, with the arrival of the peak demand season and stricter implementation of industrial policies, the supply-demand contradiction and cost support for steel are expected to gradually strengthen. Short-term steel prices are anticipated to continue a trend of fluctuating increases [1][2]. Iron Ore - The expectations for supply and demand are improving, enhancing price support for iron ore. Steel mills are gradually resuming production, leading to a recovery in iron ore demand. On the supply side, overseas mine shipments have significantly increased, resulting in a moderate growth in overall supply. Iron ore inventories are stabilizing at low levels, indicating minimal inventory pressure. Overall, with the continuous warming of macro policy expectations and the recovery of downstream demand, the outlook for iron ore supply and demand is expected to continue improving, with prices likely to maintain a trend of fluctuating increases [1][2]. Coking Coal - The capacity utilization rate of 523 coking coal mines has increased by 1.9% to 84.7%, with daily raw coal output reaching 1.9 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 44,000 tons. The demand side shows strong rigid support, driven by increased washing plant operating rates and a rebound in iron water production. However, the market is still focused on "anti-involution," and the space for further increases in coal mine operating rates is limited due to strong safety supervision policies. Overall, the coking coal supply-demand structure may be optimized, maintaining a trend of fluctuating strength [2]. Shipping Industry - The European shipping index is currently showing a weak trend. On the spot market, major shipping companies are continuously lowering their quotes, with the average price for a large container around $1,650, indicating a slight discount to the market. The supply-demand imbalance is prominent, with demand entering a low season and a lack of new shipping volume. The average weekly capacity in September has increased by 16% year-on-year, but the scale of empty classes in October is not sufficient to alleviate the oversupply situation. The market sentiment remains pessimistic, and the index is expected to continue running weakly in the short term [3]. Methanol - Methanol futures prices have continued to decline. Domestic methanol capacity utilization and output have unexpectedly decreased this week. However, the operating rates of traditional demand products have mostly increased, with significant recoveries in DME and MTBE. The market is expected to maintain a trend of inventory reduction due to pre-holiday stocking and upstream companies actively reducing inventory to avoid accumulation risks during the holiday. Overall, the methanol market is expected to continue a downward trend in the short term, with some support from supply-side reductions and recovering downstream operating rates [4]. Urea - Urea prices have shown a downward trend this week, with capacity utilization and weekly output increasing. The upcoming recovery in production is expected to exceed maintenance, leading to a significant increase in daily output. However, domestic urea demand remains tepid, and the overall supply-demand imbalance persists, with companies facing challenges related to inventory and costs. Without policy changes, urea futures prices are likely to continue fluctuating downward in the short term [4]. Soda Ash & Glass - Soda ash and glass prices are experiencing a downward trend. The overall supply of soda ash is decreasing slightly, with a capacity utilization rate of 85.53%. The weekly output has dropped by 1.54 million tons. The glass market is stable, but demand is insufficient, leading to a gradual decline in production and sales. The overall supply pressure for soda ash remains high, and prices are expected to continue fluctuating weakly [5]. Asphalt - Asphalt prices are showing a weak trend, influenced by the end of the traditional fuel consumption season in the U.S. and ongoing OPEC+ production increases. However, the inventory of asphalt plants and social stocks continues to decline, which may positively impact prices. The upcoming National Day holiday is expected to drive demand, particularly in northern regions, while southern regions face supply pressures [6][7]. Caustic Soda - Caustic soda prices are experiencing a downward trend, with average capacity utilization at 81.9%. The inventory of liquid caustic soda has increased, and demand from downstream aluminum oxide enterprises remains stable. Overall, the caustic soda market is expected to continue fluctuating weakly due to increased supply and limited demand [8]. Polyolefins - Polyolefin prices are declining, with limited demand from downstream sectors. Despite some replenishment activities, the overall purchasing momentum remains insufficient. The supply side is increasing due to more operational facilities, leading to a rise in inventory levels. The market sentiment is cautious, and prices are expected to continue fluctuating downward [9]. Polyester - The polyester market is stable, with supply and demand remaining balanced. The operating rates of PTA and downstream polyester production have increased slightly, but overall demand remains below expectations. The inventory levels of PTA are at historical lows, indicating a tight supply situation. Prices are expected to fluctuate based on cost movements [10][11]. Nonferrous Metals - The copper market is influenced by the recent Fed rate cut, with domestic supply tightening due to maintenance at smelting plants. The market is closely monitoring consumption patterns leading up to the National Day holiday, with expectations of increased purchasing from large enterprises [14]. Agricultural Products - The oilseed market is under pressure due to high domestic soybean inventories and slow demand recovery. The cotton market is experiencing price pressure from low demand and high import levels, while the sugar market is facing downward pressure from increased production in India and Brazil [18][19]. Rubber - The rubber market is experiencing a weak trend, with increased imports and stable production levels. The demand from processing plants remains strong, but overall market sentiment is affected by macroeconomic factors [22][23].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - Today, Treasury bond futures oscillated and declined. Based on the macro - economic data for August, credit data was weak, the marginal growth rate of consumption slowed, and inflation data was weak. Expectations for stable demand from macro - policies in the fourth quarter are rising. The Fed cut interest rates by 25BP as expected, shifting its focus from "controlling inflation" to "stabilizing employment". The shift to a loose external monetary environment reduces constraints on the RMB exchange rate, and there are still expectations for an overall interest - rate cut in the fourth quarter, but the possibility of an immediate cut is low. After the continuous rebound from the previous bottom, the implied interest - rate cut expectation is already reflected, so the short - term rebound space is limited. In general, Treasury bond futures face both upward pressure and downward support, and will mainly oscillate in the short term [1] Group 3: Summary of Relevant Catalogs Industry News - On September 18, the People's Bank of China conducted 487 billion yuan of reverse repurchase operations with a 7 - day term at a fixed - rate and quantity - tender method, with an operating rate of 1.40%, unchanged from the previous time. According to previous announcements, 292 billion yuan of reverse repurchases matured on the same day, resulting in a net injection of 195 billion yuan through reverse repurchases [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Recently, due to unplanned production cuts in some styrene plants and maintenance plans from September to October, the supply of styrene has shrunk. Driven by peak - season demand in the downstream EPS/PS industries, overall operations have slightly improved, raw material procurement has followed up, and demand support has strengthened. However, although port inventories continue the downward trend from high levels, the current inventory level may still limit the upside potential of prices. Additionally, attention should be paid to the potential impact of macro - policies and geopolitical factors on the commodity market. The strategy is to take a short - term low - buying approach for EB10, and pay attention to the pressure around 7200; widen the spread between EB11 and BZ11 at low levels [2]. - Recently, the restart of some pure benzene plants has led to a month - on - month increase in production, and the supply side remains at a relatively high level. The demand side is sluggish, with unplanned production cuts in some styrene plants and a general weakening of the operating rates in other downstream industries. The supply - demand pattern of pure benzene remains loose, and the pre - holiday stocking demand has not been significantly released, resulting in weak overall market drivers. In the short term, price trends may be easily affected by geopolitical and macro factors. The strategy is for BZ2603 to fluctuate in tandem with styrene [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Upstream Prices and Spreads - Brent crude oil (November) on September 17 was $67.95, down $0.52 (-0.8%) from September 16; WTI crude oil (October) was $64.05, down $0.47 (-0.7%); CFR Japan naphtha was $600, up $4 (0.7%); CFR Northeast Asia ethylene was $850, unchanged; CFR China pure benzene was $742, up $1 (0.1%); the spread between pure benzene and naphtha was 133, down 3 (-2.2%); the spread between ethylene and naphtha was 241, down 4 (-1.6%); the listed price of pure benzene by Sinopec East China was 5900 yuan/ton, unchanged; the spot price of pure benzene in East China was 5980 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan (0.1%); BZ futures 2603 was 6057 yuan/ton, down 16 yuan (-0.3%); the BZ basis (03) was -77, up 21 (-21.4%); the import profit of pure benzene was -90 yuan/ton, down 2 yuan (2.2%); the exchange rate (RMB central parity rate) was 7.1013, down 0.0014 (0.0%) [2]. 3.2 Styrene - Related Prices and Spreads - The spot price of styrene in East China on September 17 was 7180 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan (-0.1%); EB futures 2510 was 7138 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan (-0.3%); EB futures 2511 was 7152 yuan/ton, down 24 yuan (-0.3%); the EB basis (10) was 42, up 10 (31.3%); EB10 - EB11 was -14, up 4 (-22.2%); the non - integrated EB cash flow was -142 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan (10.6%); the integrated EB cash flow was -334 yuan/ton, down 47 yuan (16.5%); the EB - BZ spot spread was 1200 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan (-1.2%); EB03 - BZ03 was 1169 yuan/ton, up 58 yuan (5.2%); EB10 - BZ03 was 1081 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan (-0.4%); CFR China styrene was $888/ton, down $1 (-0.1%); the EB import profit was -168 yuan/ton, up 0.5 yuan (0.2%) [2]. 3.3 Cash Flows of Pure Benzene and Styrene Downstream - The cash flow of phenol on September 17 was -392 yuan/ton, up 54 yuan (-12.2%); the cash flow of caprolactam (single product) was -1830 yuan/ton, down 80 yuan (4.6%); the cash flow of aniline was 220 yuan/ton, up 46 yuan (26.3%); the Eb2 cash flow was 70 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan (16.7%); the PS cash flow was -180 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan (-21.7%); another cash flow was -201 yuan/ton, up 13 yuan (-6.1%); no information was provided for ABS cash flow [2]. 3.4 Inventories of Pure Benzene and Styrene (Weekly, Longzhong) - On September 15, the inventory of pure benzene in Jiangsu ports was 13.40 million tons, down 1.00 million tons (-6.9%) from September 8; the inventory of styrene in Jiangsu ports was 15.90 million tons, down 1.75 million tons (-9.9%) [2]. 3.5 Changes in the Operating Rates of the Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry Chain (Weekly, Longzhong, Huarui) - The Asian pure benzene operating rate (Huarui) on September 11 was 79.0%, up 1.1% (1.4%) from September 4; the domestic pure benzene operating rate was 79.3%, down 0.1% (-0.1%); the domestic hydro - benzene operating rate was 54.6%, up 4.8% (9.6%); the phenol operating rate was 68.9%, down 6.3% (-8.4%); the caprolactam operating rate was 86.3%, down 4.2% (-4.6%); the aniline operating rate was 65.5%, down 2.5% (-3.7%); the styrene operating rate was 75.0%, down 4.7% (-5.9%); the downstream PS operating rate was 61.9%, up 0.9% (1.5%); the downstream EPS operating rate was 61.0%, up 8.5% (16.2%); the downstream ABS operating rate was 70.0%, up 1.0% (1.4%) [2].