Summary of Tungsten Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The tungsten industry is experiencing significant price fluctuations influenced by supply-demand dynamics and procurement strategies. Concentrated purchasing has led to short-term price declines, while mine production halts and restarts directly affect market supply [1][2][3]. Key Points Price Trends - Tungsten concentrate prices have been rising since 2021 due to supply-demand imbalances, with demand exceeding supply. Notably, prices surged from May to September 2025, driven by concentrated purchasing activities [2][4]. - In the first half of 2025, mine profit margins reached 42.73%, while smelting companies saw profit margins increase to 2.18%. Overall, the price increases have had a minimal impact on profit margins across the industry [1][4]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply of tungsten concentrate is expected to remain tight until 2026, with limited new production capacity and anticipated demand growth. This ongoing supply-demand conflict is likely to drive prices higher [1][5]. - Despite an increase in imports, the growth rate may slow down, and domestic new capacity is lagging, contributing to sustained supply tightness [1][6]. Regulatory Impact - The delay in the issuance of the second batch of tungsten mining quotas has had some impact on the industry, but the overall effect is limited due to China's quota management system, which controls illegal mining and ensures resource utilization [1][7]. Export Restrictions - In 2025, China implemented export restrictions on tungsten products such as APT, tungsten carbide, and tungsten oxide, leading to a significant decrease in export volumes compared to 2024. For instance, APT exports dropped from 489 tons in 2024 to 222 tons in 2025 [10][11]. Challenges in the U.S. Market - The U.S. faces challenges in rebuilding a complete tungsten supply chain, relying heavily on imports for smelting. The country has limited operational mines and smelting facilities, making it difficult to establish a self-sufficient industry [13][22]. Future Projections - By the end of 2027, it is projected that the total new tungsten concentrate supply will increase by at least 40,000 tons, with monthly increments of 1,800 to 2,000 tons. However, several projects face risks of delays [16][17]. Applications and Market Space - Tungsten's applications in nuclear fusion and military sectors are being explored, but the demand in these areas is not expected to lead to significant market growth in the near term. The military's demand for tungsten is relatively small, with some applications potentially being replaced by other metals [18][20][21]. Additional Insights - The historical context of tungsten quotas shows that the Chinese government has adjusted production limits to balance supply and demand, with recent reductions in quotas reflecting the need to manage resources effectively [8][9]. - The U.S. government is exploring the development of tungsten resources in Kazakhstan, with investments aimed at critical mineral projects, although these new mining areas are smaller in scale compared to existing operations [22][23].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2) Core Viewpoints - The domestic futures market showed mixed performance on October 22, 2025. Some commodities like asphalt and SC crude oil rose, while others such as沪金 and沪银 declined. Different commodities have different supply - demand fundamentals and market outlooks, with some expected to be in a strong - side or weak - side oscillation, and some suggest temporary exit for observation due to factors like upcoming Sino - US economic and trade consultations [5][6]. 3) Summary by Related Catalogs a) Futures Market Overview - As of the close on October 22, domestic futures main contracts showed mixed performance. Asphalt rose nearly 3%, and some commodities like rapeseed, SC crude oil, etc. rose over 2%.沪金 and沪银 fell nearly 4%, and some like palm oil and rapeseed meal fell over 1%. In the stock index futures, most contracts declined, while in the bond futures, most contracts rose or remained flat. In terms of fund flow,沪金 2512, lithium carbonate 2601, and沪铝 2512 had fund inflows, while中证 1000 2512,中证 500 2512, and沪深 300 2512 had outflows [5][6]. b) Market Analysis - **Copper (沪铜)**: It opened low and moved weakly. Supply - side factors like copper mine accidents and low inventory limited the decline. Although the high price was resisted by the downstream, the export window was open and it was in the peak season, so the market was expected to be mainly in a range - bound oscillation [8]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: It opened low and moved strongly. It showed a pattern of strong supply and demand. With rising prices, production profit improved, and demand from the downstream battery industry was strong. However, demand was expected to decrease slightly next month, and it was expected to be in a strong - side oscillation in the short term [10]. - **Crude Oil**: OPEC + planned to increase production in November, which would increase supply pressure. The demand peak season ended, and inventory increased. Geopolitical risks decreased. The market was expected to be in a weak - side oscillation in the medium - to - long term, and it was recommended to exit the market temporarily and watch the Sino - US trade negotiation [11][13]. - **Asphalt**: Supply was at a high level, with开工率 slightly rising. Demand was restricted by factors like funds and weather. With the upcoming Sino - US economic and trade consultations and the strengthening of the basis in Shandong, it was recommended to exit the market and observe [14]. - **PP**: Downstream开工率 was low. Supply increased with new capacity coming on - stream, and although it was in the peak season, demand was less than expected. It was expected to be in a weak - side oscillation [15][16]. - **Plastic**:开工率 was at a medium level. Supply increased with new capacity. Although the agricultural film was in the peak season, demand was less than expected. It was expected to be in a weak - side oscillation [17]. - **PVC**: Supply开工率 decreased, but was still high compared to the same period in previous years. Export expectations weakened, and inventory pressure was large. With the lack of actual policies and high inventory, it was recommended to exit the market and observe [18][19]. - **Coking Coal**: It opened low and moved strongly. Supply was tight due to production control and environmental policies, and demand was supported by the peak season. It was recommended to pay attention to the impact of major meetings [20][21]. - **Urea**: It opened flat and moved strongly. Supply decreased slightly, and the cost increased due to rising coal prices. Demand was weak as the autumn fertilizer season ended. The market was expected to stop falling and stabilize [22].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The decline momentum of international oil prices is expected to slow down this week, and attention should be paid to the progress of the China - US talks in Malaysia and the Russia - US talks [2]. - For precious metals, it is recommended to wait and see temporarily and look for buying opportunities after stabilization [3]. - Copper prices are expected to fluctuate at a high level [4]. - Aluminum prices will continue to oscillate in the short term [5]. - Alumina will mainly operate weakly [6]. - Cast aluminum alloy will continue to follow the movement of aluminum prices [7]. - Zinc prices have strong support at 21,500 yuan/ton, and the short - term rebound height depends on zinc ingot exports and downstream consumption [8]. - Nickel should be traded with a short - selling mindset [10]. - Tin should continue with a short - selling strategy [11]. - The price trend of lithium carbonate futures is to be clarified [12]. - The industrial silicon futures market is expected to maintain an oscillating trend in the short term [13]. - Polysilicon will generally maintain an oscillating trend [14]. - Steel prices will continue to oscillate in the short term [15]. - Iron ore will mainly oscillate at a high level [16]. - Coke and coking coal prices are likely to rise rather than fall [17][18]. - Manganese silicon and ferrosilicon prices will oscillate narrowly [19][20]. - The container shipping index (European line) is expected to maintain a relatively strong operation in the near future [21]. - Fuel oil has a "strong present, weak future" pattern, and low - sulfur fuel oil supply will remain loose [22]. - The asphalt market will maintain a tight - balance pattern in the short term, and the price has bottom support [23]. - LPG will continue to oscillate narrowly [24]. - Urea will continue to oscillate within a range in the short term [25]. - Methanol in the coastal market will maintain an oscillating trend within a range [26]. - Pure benzene futures prices will oscillate at a low level [27]. - Styrene will continue its downward trend [28]. - Polypropylene, plastic, and propylene futures prices are in a downward trend [29]. - PVC may oscillate weakly, and caution is advised when short - selling caustic soda [30]. - PX and PTA prices will continue to be weak, and PTA is expected to accumulate inventory [31]. - Ethylene glycol will continue to oscillate around 4000 [32]. - Short - fiber is recommended for short - term long - allocation, while bottle - chip processing margins will be under pressure [33]. - Glass is expected to have a limited downward range, and attention can be paid to selling out - of - the - money put options [34]. - Natural rubber can be considered for a rebound after a sharp decline [35]. - Soda ash is recommended to short after a rebound [36]. - It is recommended to wait and see for soybeans and soybean meal [37]. - It is recommended to long - allocate oils at low prices in the medium - to - long - term [38]. - Rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil are recommended for short - term long - trading [39]. - Short - term attention should be paid to the acquisition of domestic soybeans and policy guidance [40]. - Corn will continue to operate weakly at the bottom [41]. - After the rebound of hog prices, it is recommended to short at high prices [42]. - Eggs are recommended to be short - sold [43]. - Cotton will oscillate in the short term, and it is recommended to wait and see [44]. - Attention should be paid to the weather and sugarcane growth in the new sugar - making season [45]. - It is recommended to wait and see for apples [46]. - Wood is recommended for long - trading [47]. - It is recommended to wait and see for pulp [48]. - The stock index market style may rotate in the short term, and focus on the technology - growth sector in the medium term [49]. - The yield curve steepening of treasury bond futures is expected to end [50]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Energy - **Crude Oil**: Overnight international oil prices rose, with the Brent December contract up 1.18%. Last week, the US API crude oil inventory decreased by 2.981 million barrels more than expected, and gasoline and refined oil inventories also declined. The continuous production - increase strategy of OPEC+ and the sequential decline in demand after the peak oil - consumption season still bring medium - term supply - demand loosening pressure to the market. But considering that international oil prices are approaching the low point in April during the trade war and the net long positions in foreign - exchange crude oil futures and options have also fallen to the low end of the range, the decline momentum of oil prices is expected to slow down this week without additional negative news [2]. - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Overnight, fuel oil followed crude oil with a large - amplitude oscillating trend of opening high and then falling. High - sulfur fuel oil maintains a "strong present, weak future" pattern, and low - sulfur fuel oil supply is expected to remain loose [22]. - **Asphalt**: The national weekly asphalt operating rate decreased month - on - month. Terminal demand in the north was blocked by significant cooling, and rainfall in the south also dragged down the rigid demand. It is expected that the demand in October will be weaker than expected. The social inventory is steadily decreasing, and the factory inventory is also decreasing but at a slow pace. The asphalt market remains in a tight - balance pattern in the short term, and the price has bottom support [23]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)**: The LPG main contract continued to oscillate narrowly, and the far - month contract was under relatively more pressure. This week, the supply increased slightly. The current chemical demand increased, while the combustion demand was relatively flat. The weekly refinery and port inventories both decreased [24]. Metals - **Precious Metals**: Overnight, gold and silver prices tumbled and have been fluctuating significantly for many days. Recently, there have been some signs of easing in Sino - US trade. The Russia - Ukraine issue and the US government shutdown are in a critical stage of the game, and risk sentiment is fluctuating. Precious metals are currently overbought in the short term and are being corrected. After the correction, they may form a high - level oscillating platform. It is recommended to wait and see temporarily and look for buying opportunities after stabilization [3]. - **Base Metals** - **Copper**: Overnight, copper prices oscillated and closed down. Supported by the gold - copper ratio, copper prices showed strong resilience during the adjustment. The Shanghai copper was traded around 85,000 yuan. The market is concerned about the changes in domestic and foreign stock markets. The domestic spot copper was reported at 85,730 yuan, with a premium of 50 yuan in Shanghai. Copper prices are expected to oscillate at a high level [4]. - **Aluminum**: Overnight, Shanghai aluminum continued to oscillate. Since August, the apparent consumption of the aluminum market has been basically flat year - on - year. At the beginning of the week, the social inventory of aluminum ingots decreased by 0.2 million tons compared with last Thursday, and the aluminum rod inventory remained unchanged. Since the National Day, the inventory performance has been neutral, and the fundamental driving force is limited. In the short term, Shanghai aluminum will continue to oscillate and test the previous high resistance [5]. - **Alumina**: The operating capacity of alumina is at a historical high, and the industry inventory continues to rise. The supply surplus is obvious, and the spot indexes in various regions continue to decline. In September, the average cost in Shanxi and Henan was about 3000 yuan. The current index price is not yet low enough to trigger cash - loss production cuts in Shanxi and Henan but is approaching that level. Alumina will mainly operate weakly [6]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: The spot price of Baotai ADC12 remained at 20,600 yuan. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the expected adjustment of the tax - rate policy increases the enterprise cost. However, the industry inventory is at a high level, with the Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouse receipts reaching 45,000 tons. Cast aluminum alloy will continue to follow the movement of aluminum prices [7]. - **Zinc**: The spot premium of LME zinc for 0 - 3 months has risen rapidly. The tight spot market has driven up the foreign - exchange price. Fundamentally, the domestic market is weak while the foreign market is strong. The spot export window for zinc has opened, and the foreign market has pulled up the domestic market. Short - sellers of Shanghai zinc reduced their positions at low prices, and the price rebounded slightly. The price ratio is not conducive to the import of ore, and with the approaching of winter storage, the TC of imported ore is gradually rising, while the TC of domestic ore continues to decline. Shanghai zinc has strong support at 21,500 yuan/ton. In the short term, the rebound height of zinc prices depends on zinc ingot exports and downstream consumption. The price difference between domestic and foreign markets has not effectively converged. Attention should be paid to the third - quarter production data of overseas smelters. With the high price of LME zinc, overseas smelters have some room to increase production [8]. - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: Shanghai nickel oscillated narrowly, and the market trading was average. The recovery of downstream demand during the peak consumption season was limited, and the market trading was relatively light. The social inventory has stopped decreasing and started to increase. The confidence in the spot market is generally weak, and the trading is light. The price of ferronickel is 941 yuan per nickel point, and the support from the rebound of upstream prices is weakening, which may drag down the overall price level of the nickel industry chain. The pure nickel inventory increased by nearly 4000 tons to 47,700 tons, the ferronickel inventory decreased by 200 tons to 29,000 tons, and the stainless - steel inventory soared by 50,000 tons to 953,000 tons. Technically, Shanghai nickel is in a weak position, and a short - selling mindset is recommended [10]. - **Tin**: Overnight, both domestic and foreign tin prices closed up. In September, the import volume of domestic tin concentrates decreased by nearly 30% month - on - month due to the impact of the African region, while the supply from Myanmar slightly recovered. Short - sellers at high positions should hold their positions against the 282,000 - yuan level and the MA10 moving average. A short - selling strategy should be continued [11]. - **Ferrous Metals** - **Iron Ore**: Overnight, the iron - ore futures oscillated. On the supply side, the global shipments increased month - on - month and were stronger than the same period last year. The domestic arrival volume decreased from a high level but was still stronger than the annual average and the same period last year. The port inventory increased significantly. On the demand side, the apparent demand for steel increased month - on - month but was still at a low level year - on - year. The molten - iron output decreased slightly from a high level. As the peak season for terminals gradually ends and the steel - mill profit shrinks to a low level, the pressure for molten - iron production cuts in the future is gradually increasing. External trade frictions are recurring, and there are still concerns about the negative feedback in the industrial chain. However, with the convening of important domestic meetings, the market still has certain expectations for policy benefits. Iron ore is expected to oscillate at a high level [16]. - **Coke**: The intraday price oscillated downward. The second round of price increases for coking has started. The coking profit is average, and the daily output decreased slightly. The coke inventory continued to decrease slightly. Currently, downstream users are purchasing on a small - scale and as - needed basis, mainly consuming inventory, and the purchasing willingness of traders is average. Overall, the supply of carbon elements is abundant, and the high - level molten - iron production at downstream provides support for carbon elements. The support near the previous low is relatively solid. The coke futures are slightly at a premium, and the market has certain expectations for the safety - production assessment in the main coking - coal producing areas, which is expected to push up the coke cost. The price is likely to rise rather than fall [17]. - **Coking Coal**: The intraday price oscillated downward. The production of coking coal mines increased slightly, the spot auction transactions improved, and the transaction prices mainly increased. The terminal inventory increased. The total coking - coal inventory increased slightly month - on - month, and the production - end inventory decreased slightly. After the holiday, the production did not increase significantly. Overall, the supply of carbon elements is abundant, and the high - level molten - iron production at downstream provides support for raw materials. The support near the previous low is relatively solid. The coking - coal futures are slightly at a discount to Mongolian coal, and the market has certain expectations for the safety - production assessment in the main coking - coal producing areas. The price is likely to rise rather than fall [18]. - **Manganese Silicon**: The intraday price oscillated narrowly. Attention should be paid to the tender - pricing news of a large steel mill in the north. Currently, the inquiry price is 5800 yuan/ton, 200 yuan/ton lower than the transaction price in September. On the demand side, the molten - iron output remains at a high level. The weekly output of silicon - manganese decreased slightly and remains at a relatively high level. The silicon - manganese inventory decreased slightly, and the spot and futures demand is still good. The forward - looking quotation of manganese ore increased slightly month - on - month, and the spot ore was boosted by the futures price. The manganese - ore inventory decreased slightly, and the contradiction is not prominent. Continuous attention should be paid to the impact of external trade frictions [19]. - **Silicon Iron**: The intraday price oscillated narrowly. Attention should be paid to the steel - tender news. On the demand side, the molten - iron output remains at a high level. The export demand remains at about 30,000 tons, with a marginal impact. The production of magnesium metal increased slightly month - on - month, and the secondary demand increased marginally. The overall demand is acceptable. The silicon - iron supply remains at a high level, and the on - balance - sheet inventory continues to decrease. Attention should be paid to the impact of external trade frictions [20]. Chemicals - **Polypropylene, Plastic, and Propylene**: The futures prices of polypropylene, plastic, and propylene continued to decline. In the spot market, prices fell to a new low for the year. Production enterprises showed a strong willingness to stabilize the market, and the purchasing willingness of downstream factories increased, resulting in an increase in market transactions and an improvement in the overall trading atmosphere. In the polyethylene market, there is a strong wait - and - see atmosphere, and many are waiting for news - based guidance. The cost support is weakening, and the supply side has certain pressure, so the market mostly offers small discounts for sales. For polypropylene, the impact of new production capacity and the weakening of device - maintenance efforts are expected to increase the supply. The follow - up of new orders after the holiday is less than expected, and there are still obstacles to the consumption of finished - product inventory. In addition, the low profit level of downstream enterprises restricts their purchasing enthusiasm [29]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: PVC oscillated. The maintenance of enterprises has gradually ended, and the supply is expected to increase. Domestic demand is stable at a low level, and foreign - trade exports are mainly for concentrated delivery. In September, exports continued to perform well, but with the upcoming anti - dumping duties and BIS policies, future exports will face downward pressure. The price of calcium carbide has recently stabilized, but the profit of chlor - alkali integration is good, and the cost support is not obvious. The weak - reality pattern continues, and PVC may oscillate weakly. Caustic soda oscillated narrowly. Shandong maintenance enterprises are gradually resuming production, and other regions have maintenance plans, so the supply may fluctuate slightly. Non - aluminum downstream enterprises replenished inventory at low prices, and the liquid - caustic soda inventory decreased month - on - month. The profit of alumina is compressed, and the current output change is not significant. Attention should be paid to the subsequent implementation of new production capacity. The non - aluminum demand growth is limited. The downstream replenishment demand for caustic soda has not been disproven, and the basis is relatively high. Caution is advised when short - selling [30]. - **PX and PTA**: PX has recently undergone maintenance, and the supply has contracted periodically. PTA enterprises plan to start new devices and shut down old ones, and several maintenance devices are about to end, so the supply is expected to increase. The e - commerce sales window period and the nationwide cooling may boost the sentiment in the textile and clothing market. Yesterday, the sales of polyester yarn were strong, and downstream enterprises increased their inventory. From the perspective of industrial - chain valuation, the short - process profit of PX declined, and the long - process profit was neutral. The PTA processing margin oscillated at a low level, and the polyester profit improved. Overall, with the weakening of oil prices and the expectation of weakening industrial - chain demand, the prices of PX and PTA continued to be weak, and PTA is expected to accumulate inventory. An anti - spread strategy is recommended. Attention should be paid to the possible improvement in demand under the influence of factors such as the improvement in downstream profit, the e - commerce sales window period, and cooling [31]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Overnight, ethylene glycol continued to oscillate around 4000. The domestic operating rate decreased slightly, and the weekly arrival and shipping volumes decreased. The port inventory continued to increase. The weakening of crude oil has narrowed the loss of the naphtha - integrated

Summary of Storage Chip Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The storage chip industry has experienced multiple cycles since the 21st century, influenced by supply-demand relationships, technological changes, and macroeconomic factors [1][3][6] - Key players in the industry include Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, which together control 90% of the global market share [1][6] Key Cycles in the Storage Chip Industry 1. **2000 to 2012**: - The internet bubble led to a surge in IT equipment and data center demand, followed by a sharp decline in DRAM demand after the bubble burst [3][6] - The period saw a recovery in storage prices due to the rise of mobile internet and the bankruptcy of Qimonda [1][6] 2. **2012 to 2015**: - The proliferation of smartphones and 4G networks increased storage chip demand, leading to a price rebound [6][8] - However, overproduction led to a downturn in prices by 2014 [8] 3. **2016 to 2019**: - Increased capital expenditure from cloud service providers and a boom in the Bitcoin market drove server demand, leading to a shortage of DRAM [8] - This cycle ended with a price decline due to oversupply and weakened demand [8] 4. **2020 to 2023**: - The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for home office setups and 5G devices, causing storage prices to peak in early 2022 [1][8] - Prices began to decline as demand weakened and new production came online [1][8] Current and Future Trends - The current storage supercycle starting in 2025 is driven by rapid growth in data center and cloud computing demands, with a focus on actual market needs rather than just supply reduction [1][9] - Future capacity expansion is expected to be more rational, with manufacturers focusing on maintaining profitability [10][11] - The market is highly concentrated, but new entrants like ChangXin Memory may disrupt the current three-player dominance [4][10][11] Important Insights - The storage chip industry is characterized by significant cyclicality and price elasticity, heavily influenced by supply-demand dynamics [2][6] - The entry barriers for new players are increasing, which may further solidify the existing market structure [6][11] - The industry is expected to evolve into a more stable and healthy ecosystem driven by new technologies and market demands [11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the oil market is currently in a bearish trend, with prices expected to test lower levels around $55, influenced by OPEC's production increases and supply-demand concerns [1][2]. - Recent price movements show that the main bearish wave has extended, with specific price points indicating potential reversal or continuation patterns, particularly around $55.96, which may represent a critical low point [2][4]. - The trading strategies suggested include specific entry and exit points for both long and short positions, emphasizing the importance of stop-loss measures to manage risk in a volatile market [4][5]. Group 2 - The analysis of price movements follows Elliott Wave Theory, indicating that the current wave structure suggests a potential completion of the third wave down, with expectations for a corrective fourth wave to follow [2]. - The articles highlight the necessity for traders to remain vigilant regarding market news and geopolitical developments that could impact oil prices, suggesting that these factors are crucial for short-term trading decisions [1][2]. - The emphasis on education and skill development in trading is noted, with a focus on understanding technical indicators and market dynamics to improve trading performance over time [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The report analyzes various commodities including agricultural products, black metals, non - ferrous metals, and energy chemicals. Each commodity has its own supply - demand situation, price trends, and corresponding trading strategies based on factors such as macro - environment, seasonal changes, and policy impacts [5][7][9]. 3. Summary by Commodity Categories Agricultural Products - **Bean Meal**: The macro - environment affects the market. International soybean pressure is high, and domestic bean meal may face supply pressure and price decline. Suggestions include shorting the 05 contract, conducting M11 - 1 positive arbitrage, and selling call options at high points [17]. - **Sugar**: International raw sugar prices are weak, and domestic sugar is expected to follow. It is recommended to short at high prices [20][21]. - **Oils and Fats**: The market is expected to remain volatile in the short term. It is advisable to wait and consider going long on dips [24][25]. - **Corn/Corn Starch**: New grain prices are rebounding, and the market is expected to be strong and volatile. It is recommended to go long on the 12, 01, 05, and 07 contracts [28][29]. - **Hogs**: Supply pressure persists, and prices may face some downward pressure. It is recommended to wait and use a short - straddle strategy for options [30][32]. - **Peanuts**: There is a reduction in production, and the market is expected to be strong and volatile in the short term. It is recommended to go long on dips for the 01 and 05 contracts and sell the pk601 - P - 7600 option [34]. - **Eggs**: Demand is fair, but the egg price is still under pressure. It is recommended to close out short positions and wait [38]. - **Apples**: The high - quality fruit rate is average, and prices are expected to be stable with a slight increase. It is recommended to go long on the 11 - month contract and short the 1 - month contract [41][42]. - **Cotton - Cotton Yarn**: New cotton acquisition is accelerating, and the market is expected to be volatile. It is recommended to wait [45]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Demand is weak, and valuations are low. Steel prices are expected to fluctuate within a range. It is recommended to conduct long - short spread arbitrage on the volume - screw difference [48][49]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Market sentiment is cooling, and prices are expected to fluctuate within a range. It is recommended to go long on dips for coking coal [51]. - **Iron Ore**: It is recommended to take a bearish view in the medium term and conduct cash - futures reverse arbitrage [52][54]. - **Ferroalloys**: Demand is expected to be weak, but valuations and costs provide support. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money straddle option combinations [55][56]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Precious Metals**: Due to the U.S. government shutdown and high expectations of Fed rate cuts, precious metals are expected to rise. It is recommended to hold long positions and buy deep - out - of - the - money call options [59][60][63]. - **Copper**: The market is expected to consolidate in the short term, and the long - term trend remains unchanged. It is recommended to go long on dips and conduct cross - market positive arbitrage [64][65]. - **Alumina**: Supply is showing marginal changes, and prices are expected to bottom - out at low levels. It is recommended to wait and observe [69][71]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The medium - term upward trend remains unchanged. It is recommended to go long on dips [74][76]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: The price is expected to be strong and volatile. It is recommended to go long on dips [78]. - **Zinc**: It is recommended to wait and observe. Consider short - selling LME zinc and buying SHFE zinc if the ratio deteriorates [84]. - **Lead**: Supply is gradually recovering, and prices may decline. It is recommended to hold short positions [86][89]. - **Nickel**: Accumulating inventories indicate an oversupply, and prices are under pressure. It is recommended to short at the upper limit of the shock range and sell a wide - straddle option combination [89][91]. - **Stainless Steel**: Demand is weak, and prices may be in a weak and volatile pattern. It is recommended to wait and observe [94][95]. Other Commodities - **Industrial Silicon**: The price is expected to fluctuate narrowly in the short term. It is recommended to wait for a full correction [96][97]. - **Polysilicon**: It is recommended to avoid long positions in the short term and conduct reverse arbitrage for the 2511 and 2512 contracts [99]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Demand provides support, and supply has risks. Lithium prices are expected to rise [100].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The industrial silicon market shows a complex situation with both positive and negative factors. On the one hand, cost increases provide support, and there are plans for manufacturers to halt production or reduce output. On the other hand, the post - holiday demand recovery is slow, and there is an imbalance between supply and demand in the downstream polysilicon market, with supply exceeding demand. The overall downward trend is difficult to change [10][11]. Summary by Directory 1. Daily Viewpoints Industrial Silicon - **Supply**: Last week, the industrial silicon supply was 99,000 tons, a 2.06% increase from the previous week [6]. - **Demand**: Last week, the industrial silicon demand was 74,000 tons, a 9.75% decrease from the previous week, and demand remained sluggish. Polysilicon inventory was at a high level of 253,000 tons, while organic silicon inventory was at a low level of 55,100 tons with a production profit of - 582 yuan/ton. Alloy ingot inventory was also at a high level. The cost support in the Xinjiang region increased during the dry season [6]. - **Basis**: On October 20, the spot price of non - oxygenated silicon in East China was 9,300 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 01 contract was 420 yuan/ton, with the spot price at a premium to the futures price [6]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory was 562,000 tons, a 3.12% increase from the previous week. The sample enterprise inventory increased by 0.09%, and the main port inventory remained unchanged [6]. - **Disk**: The MA20 was downward, and the price of the 01 contract closed below the MA20 [6]. - **Main Position**: The main position was net short, and the short position decreased [6]. - **Expectation**: The supply scheduling increased and was near the historical average level, while the demand recovery was at a low level. The cost support increased, and the industrial silicon 2601 was expected to fluctuate in the range of 8,445 - 8,685 [6]. Polysilicon - **Supply**: Last week, the polysilicon output was 31,000 tons, remaining unchanged from the previous week. The scheduled output for October was 134,500 tons, a 3.46% increase from the previous month [8]. - **Demand**: The silicon wafer output last week was 14.35 GW, a 11.84% increase from the previous week, but the production was in a loss state. The battery cell production was also in a loss state, while the component production was profitable. The overall demand was expected to continue to recover [8]. - **Cost**: The average cost of N - type polysilicon in the industry was 467,790 yuan/ton, with a production income of - 414,990 yuan/ton [8]. - **Basis**: On October 20, the basis of the 12 contract was - 30 yuan/ton, with the spot price at a discount to the futures price [8]. - **Inventory**: The weekly inventory was 253,000 tons, a 5.41% increase from the previous week, at a high level compared to the same period in history [8]. - **Disk**: The MA20 was downward, and the price of the 12 contract closed below the MA20 [8]. - **Main Position**: The main position was net long, and the long position decreased [8]. - **Expectation**: The supply scheduling continued to increase, and the demand was expected to recover in the medium - term. The cost support was strengthened, and the polysilicon 2512 was expected to fluctuate in the range of 49,470 - 51,210 [8]. 2. Market Overview Industrial Silicon - The prices of most industrial silicon contracts showed an upward trend, with the 01 contract increasing by 0.91%, the 02 contract by 1.02%, etc. The social inventory increased by 3.12% week - on - week, while the main port inventory remained unchanged [14]. Polysilicon - The prices of most polysilicon contracts decreased, with the 01 contract decreasing by 3.76%, the 02 contract by 3.86%, etc. The weekly silicon wafer output increased by 5.74%, and the weekly silicon wafer inventory decreased by 22.06% [16]. 3. Price and Cost Trends - **Industrial Silicon**: The price - basis and delivery product spread trends, inventory trends, production and capacity utilization trends, and cost trends in sample regions are presented through various charts [18][25][27][33]. - **Polysilicon**: The price trends, basis trends, and cost trends of polysilicon are presented through charts [22]. 4. Supply - Demand Balance Industrial Silicon - The weekly and monthly supply - demand balance tables show the production, import, export, consumption, and balance of industrial silicon, indicating the overall supply - demand situation in different time periods [35][38]. Polysilicon - The monthly supply - demand balance table shows the supply, import, export, consumption, and balance of polysilicon, indicating the supply - demand relationship in the polysilicon market [62]. 5. Downstream Market Trends Organic Silicon - The DMC daily capacity utilization rate, profit - cost trends, production trends, price trends, import - export, and inventory trends are presented [41][43][48]. Aluminum Alloy - The price and supply situation, inventory and production trends, and demand in the automotive and wheel hub sectors of the aluminum alloy market are presented [51][54][56]. Polysilicon Downstream - The cost trends, price trends, inventory trends, production trends, and supply - demand balance of polysilicon downstream products such as silicon wafers, battery cells, photovoltaic components, and photovoltaic accessories are presented [59][65][68][71][74].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the airline sector, highlighting the potential for price recovery driven by improved supply-demand dynamics [6][10]. Core Insights - In September 2025, the airline industry experienced a significant increase in passenger load factors, with domestic and international routes reaching record highs. The combined ASK/RPK for six listed airlines grew by 4.0% and 7.1% year-on-year, respectively [3][12]. - The report emphasizes the tight supply-demand relationship, with a notable recovery in business travel demand contributing to price increases. The domestic passenger load factor reached 87.3%, up 2.1 percentage points year-on-year, marking the highest level for September in history [4][13]. - The report suggests that the industry is entering a critical phase where supply constraints may lead to sustained price improvements, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2025 [5][24]. Summary by Sections Passenger Load Factors and Pricing - The report indicates that high passenger load factors in September have led to price increases, with domestic economy class ticket prices rising by 2.4% year-on-year. International ticket prices, however, saw a decline of 15.2% [4][13]. - The domestic load factor for the six airlines reached 87.3%, which is 3.9 percentage points higher than the same period in 2019, reflecting strong demand recovery [4][12]. Fleet Expansion - The total fleet of the six listed airlines increased by 0.3% in September 2025, with a net addition of 11 aircraft. The primary models introduced were the A320 and B737 series [5][24]. - China National Airlines led the fleet expansion with a net increase of 5 aircraft, while Eastern Airlines added 2 aircraft during the same period [26][28]. Investment Recommendations - The report advises investors to focus on the sustainability of price improvements in the fourth quarter, particularly for business routes. The recovery in business travel is expected to enhance investor sentiment in the sector [5][24]. - Key airlines to watch include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines, among others [5][6].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Overall, the report maintains a cautious and bearish view on the energy and chemical industry [1][2][3] Core Viewpoints - The core drivers in the current market are the supply surplus during the off - season, accelerated global crude oil inventory accumulation, and geopolitical easing, leading to a downward trend in oil prices [8] - For various energy and chemical products, most are facing supply - demand imbalances, cost pressures, and inventory issues, resulting in a generally bearish or cautiously bearish outlook [1][2][5] Summary by Variety Crude Oil - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. Geopolitical easing, supply surplus, and inventory accumulation lead to downward pressure on oil prices [1][8] - **Logic**: OPEC + plans to expand production in November, increasing supply pressure. US inventories are rising during the consumption off - season. The IEA predicts higher supply growth and lower demand growth in 2025 - 2026 [1][9] - **Strategy**: Partially take profit on short positions. Focus on the range of SC at [430 - 440] [10] LPG - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish. Cost - end oil price drag, rising transportation cost expectations, and weakening downstream demand [1][13] - **Logic**: Cost - end oil prices are weakening. China's counter - measures may increase transportation costs. Supply is relatively sufficient, and downstream chemical开工率 is declining [1][13] - **Strategy**: Lightly short. Focus on the range of PG at [4200 - 4300] [14] L - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish consolidation. Cost support weakens, and supply remains loose [1][18] - **Logic**: New装置s are coming into operation, and the supply pattern remains loose. Demand is in the peak season, but restocking motivation is insufficient [18] - **Strategy**: The industry should hedge at high prices. The market maintains a bearish trend, focusing on the range of L at [6800 - 7000] [18] PP - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish consolidation. Rising warehouse receipts and weak cost - end oil prices [1][23] - **Logic**: Warehouse receipts are increasing, and the post - holiday inventory reduction is slow. The supply - demand pattern remains loose, and there is high inventory reduction pressure in the future [23] - **Strategy**: The industry should hedge at high prices. Focus on the range of PP at [6500 - 6700] [23] PVC - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish rebound. Short - term rebound following coal prices, but supply - demand imbalance persists [1][27] - **Logic**: Short - term device maintenance leads to slight inventory reduction, but new产能 is being released, and demand faces uncertainties such as anti - dumping taxes [27] - **Strategy**: Lightly participate in short - term rebounds. Focus on the range of V at [4600 - 4800] [27] PX - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. Cost - end pressure and potential supply - demand improvement [1][28] - **Logic**: Cost - end oil prices are under pressure, and the supply - demand situation is expected to improve. PXN and PX - MX spreads are at certain levels [28] - **Strategy**: Take profit on short positions at low prices and look for short - selling opportunities at high prices. Focus on the range of PX at [6310 - 6410] [29] PTA - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. Inventory accumulation pressure and limited upward drivers [2][31] - **Logic**: Supply - end device maintenance and new装置s are coming into operation. Terminal demand shows slight improvement, but there is inventory accumulation pressure from October to November [31] - **Strategy**: Take profit on short positions at low prices and look for short - selling opportunities at high prices. Focus on the range of TA at [4420 - 4480] [32] MEG - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. Supply - demand looseness and low valuation [2][34] - **Logic**: Domestic装置s are increasing production, overseas装置s have slight load reduction, and inventory is accumulating. Cost - end oil prices are under pressure [34] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions carefully and look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds. Focus on the range of EG at [4010 - 4100] [35] Methanol - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. High inventory and weak fundamentals, but potential long - term opportunities [2][37] - **Logic**: High inventory suppresses prices. Supply pressure is large due to domestic装置maintenance and high import volume. Demand lacks obvious positive factors [37] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions carefully and look for long - position opportunities on the 01 contract at low prices [37] Urea - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. Weak domestic demand and high inventory, but export support [2][41] - **Logic**: Supply is relatively loose, and domestic demand is weak. However, fertilizer exports are relatively good. Inventory is accumulating, and cost support exists [41] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions carefully. Lightly try long positions in the medium - to - long - term. Focus on the overall market situation of urea [40][42] Natural Gas - **Core Viewpoint**: Cautiously bearish. Sufficient supply and potential price decline [5] - **Logic**: US natural gas rig count is increasing, indicating sufficient supply. Although there is some demand support from temperature changes, the overall trend is bearish [5] - **Strategy**: Not specifically mentioned in the report Asphalt - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish. Cost - end pressure and supply - demand imbalance [5] - **Logic**: Cost - end oil prices are weakening, and the growth rate of asphalt production is higher than that of demand. Demand in the north is affected by weather [5] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions [5] Glass - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish continuation. Weak demand and supply pressure [5] - **Logic**: There is no short - term macro - policy drive, real estate transaction area is weak, and factory inventory is increasing [5] - **Strategy**: Short - sell based on the 5 - day moving average in the short term [5] Soda Ash - **Core Viewpoint**: Bearish continuation. Supply surplus and industrial hedging pressure [5] - **Logic**: Warehouse receipts are increasing, factory inventory is rising, and supply is loose. Demand is mostly for rigid needs [5] - **Strategy**: The industry should hedge at high prices. In the medium - to - long - term, short on rebounds. Hold long positions on the soda - glass spread [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overall, the supply side saw a week - on - week decline in overseas shipments last week and an increase in arrivals, both at high levels in the same period of the past three years, with shipments expected to decline this week. The demand side had a slight drop in blast furnace operation and a decrease in daily hot metal production, which still remained above 2.4 million tons. Steel mill inventories decreased while port inventories increased. As the hot metal production on the demand side will gradually peak and the first batch of iron ore from the Simandou project on the supply side is about to be shipped, the supply - demand relationship will weaken, and iron ore prices are expected to run weakly [1][6]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Transaction Data | Contract | Closing Price | Change | Change Rate (%) | Total Trading Volume (Lots) | Total Open Interest (Lots) | Price Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SHFE Rebar | 3037 | - 66 | - 2.13 | 6235970 | 2668939 | Yuan/ton | | SHFE Hot - Rolled Coil | 3204 | - 81 | - 2.47 | 2721017 | 1479995 | Yuan/ton | | DCE Iron Ore | 771.0 | - 24.0 | - 3.02 | 1845337 | 535578 | Yuan/ton | | DCE Coking Coal | 1179.0 | 18.0 | 1.55 | 5827491 | 854021 | Yuan/ton | | DCE Coke | 1676.0 | 9.5 | 0.57 | 115664 | 50896 | Yuan/ton | [2] Market Review - **Demand Side**: Last week, steel mill hot metal production continued to increase, with the daily average hot metal rising above 2.42 million tons. Steel mills actively replenished their inventories before the festival, and their inventories reached a high level in the same period. The blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills was 84.27%, flat compared with last week and 2.59 percentage points higher than last year. The daily average hot metal production was 240.95 tons, a decrease of 0.59 tons compared with last week and an increase of 6.59 tons compared with last year. The blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate was 90.33%, a decrease of 0.22 percentage points compared with last week and an increase of 2.34 percentage points compared with last year. The steel mill profitability rate was 55.41%, a decrease of 0.87 percentage points compared with last week and a decrease of 19.05 percentage points compared with last year [1][4]. - **Supply Side**: Last week, overseas shipments decreased week - on - week while arrivals increased, both at high levels in the same period of the past three years, and shipments are expected to decline this week. The total global iron ore shipments were 3207.5 tons, a decrease of 71.5 tons compared with last week. The total iron ore shipments from Australia and Brazil were 2731.0 tons, a decrease of 94.9 tons compared with last week. In terms of inventory, the inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports in China was 14961.87 tons, an increase of 320.79 tons compared with last week; the daily average port clearance volume was 329.32 tons, a decrease of 12.22 tons [1][5]. Industry News - China announced counter - measures against the US 301 investigation restrictions on China's shipbuilding and other industries, and will levy a special port fee on US - related ships starting from October 14 [10]. - Premier Li Qiang chaired a symposium of experts and entrepreneurs on the economic situation, emphasizing the need to implement counter - cyclical regulation, expand domestic demand, and create a first - class industrial ecosystem [10]. - Rio Tinto's Simandou project started loading the first batch of iron ore in the mine in October 2025 and transporting it to the port by rail. The first batch of iron ore is expected to be shipped around November, and the entire system commissioning is expected to last for several months, with a planned full - load operation of 60 million tons per year in 30 months [10]. - The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was held in Beijing from October 20 to 23 [10]. - The National Bureau of Statistics will announce economic data such as the housing sales price report of 70 large and medium - sized cities in September and the economic performance in the third quarter on October 20. The central bank will announce the LPR quotation for October on the 20th, and the National Bureau of Statistics will announce the price changes of important production materials in the circulation field on the 24th [10]. - On October 18, He Lifeng had a video call with US Treasury Secretary Bezant and Trade Representative Greer, and both sides agreed to hold a new round of China - US economic and trade consultations as soon as possible [10].