Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of soda ash are weak, and it is expected to fluctuate in the short term [2]. - The supply - demand mismatch pattern in the soda ash industry has not been effectively improved [5]. Summary by Directory 1. Daily View - **Fundamentals**: Alkali plant maintenance is less, supply is at a high level; downstream float glass daily melting volume is stable, photovoltaic daily melting volume continues to decline, terminal demand is general, and soda ash factory inventory is at a historically high level for the same period; bearish [2]. - **Basis**: The spot price of heavy - quality soda ash in Hebei Shahe is 1,200 yuan/ton, the closing price of SA2601 is 1,308 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 108 yuan, and the futures price is at a premium to the spot price; bearish [2]. - **Inventory**: The national soda ash factory inventory is 1.7975 million tons, a decrease of 1.35% from the previous week, and the inventory is running above the 5 - year average; bearish [2][35]. - **Disk**: The price is running above the 20 - day line, and the 20 - day line is downward; neutral [2]. - **Main position**: The main position is net short, and short positions are increasing; bearish [2]. - **Expectation**: The fundamentals of soda ash are weak, and it is expected to fluctuate in the short term [2]. 2. Influence Factors Summary - **Positive factors**: The peak maintenance period within the year is approaching, and production is expected to decline [3]. - **Negative factors**: Since 2023, the production capacity of soda ash has expanded significantly, and there are still large production - launch plans this year, with the industry output at a historically high level for the same period; the production of photovoltaic glass, a downstream product of heavy - quality soda ash, has decreased, and the demand for soda ash has weakened; the positive sentiment of macro - policies has subsided [4]. 3. Soda Ash Futures Market | Indicator | Previous Value | Current Value | Change Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Main contract closing price (yuan/ton) | 1,290 | 1,308 | 1.40% | | Heavy - quality soda ash: Shahe low - end price (yuan/ton) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 0.00% | | Main basis (yuan/ton) | - 90 | - 108 | 20.00% | [6] 4. Soda Ash Spot Market - The low - end price of heavy - quality soda ash in the Hebei Shahe market is 1,200 yuan/ton, remaining unchanged from the previous day [11]. - **Production profit**: The profit of heavy - quality soda ash using the North China ammonia - soda process is - 96.30 yuan/ton, and that using the East China combined - production process is - 92.50 yuan/ton. The production profit of soda ash has rebounded from a historically low level [14]. - **Operating rate, production capacity and output**: The weekly operating rate of the soda ash industry is 87.29%. The weekly output of soda ash is 761,100 tons, of which heavy - quality soda ash is 421,700 tons, and the output is at a historical high [17][19]. - **Production capacity changes**: In 2023, the newly - added production capacity was 6.4 million tons; in 2024, it was 1.8 million tons; in 2025, the planned newly - added production capacity is 7.5 million tons, with an actual launch of 1 million tons [20]. 5. Fundamental Analysis - Demand - **Sales - to - production ratio**: The weekly sales - to - production ratio of soda ash is 103.23% [23]. - **Downstream demand**: The daily melting volume of national float glass is 160,200 tons, and the operating rate is 76.01% and stable; the price of photovoltaic glass continues to fall. Under the influence of the "anti - involution" policy, the industry has cut production, and the in - production daily melting volume continues a significant downward trend [26][32]. 6. Fundamental Analysis - Inventory The national soda ash factory inventory is 1.7975 million tons, a decrease of 1.35% from the previous week, and the inventory is running above the 5 - year average [35]. 7. Fundamental Analysis - Supply - Demand Balance Sheet | Year | Effective Capacity (10,000 tons) | Output (10,000 tons) | Operating Rate | Import (10,000 tons) | Export (10,000 tons) | Net Import (10,000 tons) | Apparent Supply (10,000 tons) | Total Demand (10,000 tons) | Supply - Demand Difference (10,000 tons) | Capacity Growth Rate | Output Growth Rate | Apparent Supply Growth Rate | Total Demand Growth Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | 3035 | 2715 | 89.46% | 14 | 152 | - 138 | 2577 | 2517 | 60 | 2.20% | 5.10% | 7.40% | 4.60% | | 2018 | 3067 | 2583 | 83.57% | 29 | 138 | - 109 | 2474 | 2523 | - 49 | 1.85% | - 4.86% | - 4.00% | 0.24% | | 2019 | 3247 | 2804 | 86.36% | 19 | 144 | - 125 | 2679 | 2631 | 48 | 5.05% | 8.56% | 8.29% | 4.28% | | 2020 | 3317 | 2757 | 73.40% | 36 | 138 | - 102 | 2655 | 2607 | 48 | 2.16% | - 1.68% | - 0.90% | - 0.91% | | 2021 | 3288 | 2892 | 71.90% | 23 | 73 | - 50 | 2842 | 2764 | 78 | - 0.87% | 4.90% | 7.04% | 6.02% | | 2022 | 3114 | 2944 | 85.26% | 11 | 206 | - 195 | 2749 | 2913 | - 164 | - 5.29% | 1.80% | - 3.27% | 5.39% | | 2023 | 3342 | 3228 | 87.76% | 82 | 144 | - 62 | 3166 | 3155 | 11 | 7.32% | 9.65% | 15.17% | 8.31% | | 2024E | 3930 | 3650 | 78.20% | 42 | 156 | - 114 | 3536 | 3379 | 157 | 17.59% | 13.07% | 11.69% | 7.10% | [36]

Group 1 - The consumer sector showed strong performance on September 15, with the Consumer Leader ETF (516130) experiencing a rise of 0.73% during trading [1][3] - Key stocks in various sub-sectors such as automotive, construction, machinery, and agriculture saw significant gains, with Top Group rising over 8% and several others like Desai Xiwai and Huatu Shanding increasing over 7% [1][3] - The market is shifting focus from technology stocks, particularly those related to AI, to consumer sectors that have seen relatively lower valuations [1][3] Group 2 - The Consumer Leader ETF tracks the Consumer Leader Index, which selects the most representative and high-quality companies in the consumer sector, including major stocks like Kweichow Moutai and Gree Electric [5] - The index's price-to-earnings ratio was reported at 18.5 times, indicating a low valuation compared to historical data, suggesting a favorable long-term investment opportunity [3] - Upcoming consumption policies, particularly in regions like Zhejiang, are expected to stimulate domestic consumption during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, potentially boosting the overall consumer sector [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For industrial silicon, the supply - demand situation is complex. The supply is stable, but demand is weak. The cost support is weakening in the flood season, and the market is expected to oscillate in the range of 8605 - 8875 [6][8]. - For polysilicon, the short - term supply schedule is decreasing, while the demand shows a continuous recovery trend. The cost support is stable, and the market is expected to oscillate in the range of 52660 - 54760 [10]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Daily Views Industrial Silicon - **Supply**: Last week, the supply was 90,000 tons, unchanged from the previous week [6]. - **Demand**: Last week, the demand was 81,000 tons, a 1.21% decrease from the previous week. The demand in the downstream sectors such as polysilicon, organic silicon, and aluminum alloy is in different states [6]. - **Cost**: The production of sample oxygen - passed 553 in Xinjiang is at a loss of 3322 yuan/ton, and the cost support is weakening in the flood season [6]. - **Other factors**: On September 11, the basis of the 11 - contract was 260 yuan/ton, with the spot price higher than the futures price. The social inventory decreased by 0.73%, and the sample enterprise inventory decreased by 1.55%. The main port inventory decreased by 1.68%. The MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed above the MA20. The net position of the main players is short, and the short position is decreasing [6][8]. Polysilicon - **Supply**: Last week, the production was 31,200 tons, a 3.31% increase from the previous week. The production schedule for September is expected to be 126,700 tons, a 3.79% decrease from the previous month [10]. - **Demand**: The production of silicon wafers last week was 13.88GW, a 0.72% increase from the previous week, and the inventory decreased by 1.78%. The production of battery cells and components is increasing, and the overall demand is recovering [10]. - **Cost**: The average cost of N - type polysilicon in the industry is 35,620 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 14,430 yuan/ton [10]. - **Other factors**: On September 11, the basis of the 11 - contract was - 2160 yuan/ton, with the spot price lower than the futures price. The weekly inventory increased by 3.79% and is at a low level compared to the same period in history. The MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed above the MA20. The net position of the main players is long, and the long position is decreasing [10]. 3.2 Market Overview Industrial Silicon - Futures prices of different contracts showed varying degrees of increase. For example, the 01 - contract increased by 0.94% [17]. - Spot prices of different grades of industrial silicon also showed increases, such as the price of East China non - oxygen - passed 553 silicon increased by 0.56% [17]. - Inventory data of different types, including social inventory, sample enterprise inventory, and main port inventory, showed a decreasing trend [17]. Polysilicon - Futures prices of different contracts increased. For example, the 01 - contract increased by 1.54% [19]. - Prices of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components were relatively stable, with small changes in some indicators [19]. - The export volume of battery cells and components increased, and the inventory of some products decreased [19]. 3.3 Price and Cost Trends - **Industrial Silicon**: The price - basis and delivery product spread trends, as well as the cost trends in sample regions, show fluctuations over time [21][38]. - **Polysilicon**: The market price and cost trends show that the price and cost of polysilicon have different change trends in different periods [64]. 3.4 Supply - Demand Balance - **Industrial Silicon**: The weekly and monthly supply - demand balance tables show that the supply - demand relationship is in a state of change, with different levels of balance or imbalance in different periods [41][44]. - **Polysilicon**: The monthly supply - demand balance table shows that the supply and demand are also in a dynamic state, with different balance results in different months [67]. 3.5 Downstream Market Trends Organic Silicon - The DMC price, production, and inventory trends show that the production capacity utilization rate is relatively stable, and the inventory has increased [47][53]. - The prices of downstream products such as 107 glue, silicone oil, and raw rubber are relatively stable [49]. Aluminum Alloy - The price, supply, inventory, and production trends of aluminum alloy show that the inventory is at a high level, and the production and import - export situation is complex [56][59]. - The demand in the automotive and wheel - hub sectors is related to the production and sales of automobiles and the export of wheel - hubs [60]. Polysilicon Downstream - **Silicon Wafers**: The price, production, inventory, and demand trends show that the production is increasing, and the inventory is decreasing [70]. - **Battery Cells**: The price, production, and export trends show that the production is increasing, and the export volume is also increasing [73]. - **Photovoltaic Components**: The price, production, inventory, and export trends show that the production and export are increasing, and the inventory is decreasing [76]. - **Photovoltaic Accessories**: The price, production, and import - export trends of photovoltaic accessories such as photovoltaic coating, photovoltaic film, and photovoltaic glass show different change trends [79]. - **Component Composition Cost - Profit**: The cost - profit trends of different components in 210mm components show different profit situations [81].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The soybean import cost is expected to remain weakly stable, and the domestic soybean meal market is likely to enter a destocking phase in September, with soybean meal prices predicted to fluctuate within a range [3][5]. - The central price of oils is supported by multiple factors, and they are expected to show a moderately upward - trending oscillation in the medium term, with a strategy of buying on dips and stabilization [7][10]. - The sugar price is generally bearish, and its downward space depends on the Brazilian sugar production from August to October [13]. - The cotton price is likely to continue oscillating in the short term due to the coexistence of bullish and bearish factors [15][16]. - The egg price may be stable or rise in the short term, but there is a possibility of a decline after a short - term increase, with a suggestion to wait and see and consider short - term long positions on significant declines [18][20]. - The pig price is expected to remain at a low level with minor fluctuations, and the futures market should pay attention to potential rebounds and short - selling opportunities after rebounds [22][23]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Soybean/M粕类 - **Important Information**: On Thursday, US soybeans rose slightly, and the domestic soybean meal market was affected by high inventory. The rainfall in the US soybean - producing areas is expected to be low in the next two weeks, and the soybean good - quality rate may decline. The Brazilian soybean premium has rebounded after a decline. The domestic soybean inventory of oil mills has reached a five - year high, and the soybean meal inventory has slightly increased. Last week, 2.3 million tons of soybeans were crushed, and 2.26 million tons are expected to be crushed this week [2][3]. - **Trading Strategy**: Pay attention to the cost performance after the stabilization of the soybean import cost. The domestic soybean meal market is expected to destock in September, and it is recommended to go long at the lower end of the cost range and be cautious about profit margins and supply pressure at the upper end [5]. Oils - **Important Information**: From September 1 - 10, 2025, Malaysia's palm oil exports decreased by 1.2% - 8.43%, and the production decreased by 3.17% compared to the same period last month. The import price of palm oil in China has a larger negative spread. The domestic three major oils oscillated on Thursday, with multiple factors affecting the market [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: The central price of oils is supported, and they are expected to oscillate moderately upward in the medium term. With high current valuations, the strategy is to buy on dips and stabilization [10]. Sugar - **Important Information**: On Thursday, the Zhengzhou sugar futures price continued to rebound. The Brazilian port's sugar - waiting - to - be - shipped quantity decreased slightly. The spot prices of sugar in different regions showed different degrees of increase [12]. - **Trading Strategy**: The sugar price is generally bearish, and its downward space depends on the Brazilian sugar production from August to October [13]. Cotton - **Important Information**: On Thursday, the Zhengzhou cotton futures price continued to oscillate weakly. The开机 rates of spinning and weaving factories increased slightly, and the cotton commercial inventory decreased. The US cotton export signing volume and Brazil's cotton exports to China showed different trends [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: The cotton market has both bullish and bearish factors, and the short - term cotton price is expected to continue oscillating [16]. Eggs - **Important Information**: The national egg price mostly increased, with small inventory and good demand, and the market trading was smooth [18][19]. - **Trading Strategy**: The egg supply is still large, but there are factors limiting the decline. It is recommended to wait and see and consider short - term long positions on significant declines [20]. Pigs - **Important Information**: The domestic pig price showed a mixed trend, with a low - level consolidation state and a high probability of remaining stable [22]. - **Trading Strategy**: The supply in September is bearish, but there are potential supporting factors. The spot price is expected to fluctuate slightly, and the futures market should pay attention to potential rebounds and short - selling opportunities after rebounds [23].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Expected to fluctuate [6] - **Protein Meal**: Expected to fluctuate [6] - **Corn and Starch**: Expected to fluctuate weakly [7] - **Hogs**: Expected to fluctuate [8] - **Natural Rubber and No. 20 Rubber**: Expected to fluctuate strongly in the short - term [9] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Expected to fluctuate [11] - **Cotton**: Expected to fluctuate in the short - term [12] - **Sugar**: Expected to fluctuate weakly in the long - term, and run in the 5500 - 5750 range in the short - term [14] - **Pulp**: Expected to fluctuate [15] - **Double - Glue Paper**: Expected to fluctuate [16] - **Logs**: Expected to stop falling and stabilize [19] 2. Core Views of the Report - **Oils and Fats**: Affected by the relatively bearish MPOB report, the market sentiment is weak, and it may continue to adjust. Pay attention to the effectiveness of the lower technical support [6]. - **Protein Meal**: The market has both long and short factors, and the market will continue to fluctuate narrowly. Hold long positions at 2900 - 2910 and add positions on dips. It is recommended that oil mills sell on rallies, and downstream enterprises buy basis contracts or fix prices on dips [6]. - **Corn and Starch**: Maintain the idea of shorting on rallies in the fourth quarter. There is a short - term tight supply, and a short - term long - term long pattern is expected [7]. - **Hogs**: The expectation of "anti - involution" boosts the market. In the short - term, the supply is abundant, and the cycle is still under supply pressure. In the long - term, if the capacity - reduction policy is implemented, the supply pressure in 2026 will be gradually weakened. Pay attention to the reverse arbitrage strategy [8]. - **Natural Rubber**: After the decline, it stabilizes, and there will still be fluctuations in the short - term. The short - term trend is expected to fluctuate strongly [9]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: It returns to the fluctuating trend. The short - term price of butadiene is expected to rise slightly, and the market may fluctuate strongly [11]. - **Cotton**: The cotton price fluctuates within the range. Try short - term long positions when the price reaches the lower limit of the range [12]. - **Sugar**: In the long - term, the sugar price has a downward driving force due to the expected supply surplus in the new season. In the short - term, it runs in the 5500 - 5750 range, and pay attention to the support at 5500 [14]. - **Pulp**: The pulp futures fluctuate sharply with the listing of double - glue paper. It is expected to fluctuate [15]. - **Double - Glue Paper**: The fundamentals are weak, but the listing price is neutral to low. Consider range operation between 4000 - 4500 [16]. - **Logs**: The market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectation. The price may stop falling and stabilize in September [19]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Oils and Fats - **Logic**: Due to the limited expected decline in US soybean yield per unit, combined with the impact of oil - meal arbitrage, US soybeans and soybean oil fell on Tuesday. The MPOB report is bearish, and domestic oils and fats fluctuated and fell yesterday. The US soybean is affected by drought, and the domestic soybean oil inventory may peak. The MPOB report on palm oil is bearish, and the domestic rapeseed oil inventory is slowly falling but still high year - on - year [6]. - **Outlook**: Affected by the bearish MPOB report, the market sentiment is weak and may continue to adjust [6]. 3.2 Protein Meal - **Logic**: Internationally, the Fed's rate cut in September is almost certain. There are factors such as the possible occurrence of La Nina and the expected increase in Brazil's soybean exports. Domestically, the state reserve plans to sell 22,500 tons of imported soybeans, and the soybean import volume is large. The demand for soybean meal may increase steadily [6]. - **Outlook**: Both domestic and international markets will continue to fluctuate within the range. Hold long positions at 2900 - 2910 and add positions on dips [6]. 3.3 Corn and Starch - **Logic**: The domestic corn price shows a differentiated trend. The supply is short - term tight, and the demand has a phased increase. With the approaching of the new grain listing, the selling pressure will gradually appear in the fourth quarter [7]. - **Outlook**: Look for short - selling opportunities on rallies when the new grain is concentratedly listed. Consider reverse arbitrage [7]. 3.4 Hogs - **Logic**: The Ministry of Agriculture plans to hold a symposium on hog production capacity regulation enterprises on September 16. In the short - term, the supply is abundant, and the demand is stable. In the long - term, the "anti - involution" policy may drive the price to strengthen in 2026 [8]. - **Outlook**: The spot price is expected to fluctuate. The futures market is in a pattern of "weak reality + strong expectation", and pay attention to the reverse arbitrage strategy [8]. 3.5 Natural Rubber and No. 20 Rubber - **Logic**: The rubber market stabilizes after a sharp decline. The short - term fundamentals are strong, and there are many speculative themes. The supply increase may be postponed, and the downstream purchasing enthusiasm recovers after the price decline [9]. - **Outlook**: The short - term trend is expected to fluctuate strongly [9]. 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **Logic**: The BR market stabilizes after a large decline and returns to the fluctuating trend. It follows the natural rubber market, and the cost of raw material butadiene provides support. The supply and demand fundamentals support the market to fluctuate in a narrow range [11]. - **Outlook**: The short - term price of butadiene may rise slightly, and the market may fluctuate strongly [11]. 3.7 Cotton - **Logic**: The domestic cotton market has low inventory and marginal improvement in demand. The new cotton commercial inventory is tight, and the demand is improving but the upward driving force is insufficient. Wait for the new cotton purchase price to give direction [12]. - **Outlook**: Fluctuate in the short - term. Try short - term long positions when the price reaches the lower limit of the range [12]. 3.8 Sugar - **Logic**: In the new season, although the drought in Brazil reduces the sugarcane yield, the sugar production is expected to increase due to the high sugar - making ratio. The supply in Southeast Asia is expected to increase. The domestic supply marginally increases, and the sugar price has a downward driving force [14]. - **Outlook**: In the long - term, the sugar price may decline. In the short - term, it runs in the 5500 - 5750 range, and pay attention to the support at 5500 [14]. 3.9 Pulp - **Logic**: The pulp futures fluctuate sharply with the listing of double - glue paper. The supply and demand change little, and it may be due to emotional speculation. The needle - broadleaf pattern is differentiated, and the price may continue to decline [15]. - **Outlook**: The pulp futures are expected to fluctuate [15]. 3.10 Double - Glue Paper - **Logic**: The fundamentals are bearish, with over - supply in the industry, declining demand, and high inventory. The listing price is neutral to low, and consider range operation between 4000 - 4500. Pay attention to reverse arbitrage in the early stage of listing [16]. - **Outlook**: The fundamentals are weak, but the listing price is neutral to low. Consider range operation [16]. 3.11 Logs - **Logic**: The log market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectation. The inventory is decreasing, and the demand is expected to increase. The price may stop falling and stabilize in September [19]. - **Outlook**: The price may stop falling and stabilize in September [19].

Core Viewpoint - PTA futures have stabilized after dropping to the lower end of the fluctuation range at 4650 yuan/ton, with strong support expected for a rebound due to low valuation and tight supply-demand balance [1] Group 1: Raw Material Support - Despite pessimistic market expectations for the future supply-demand pattern of crude oil, international oil prices remain supported around 65 USD/barrel [2] - OPEC+ decided to slightly increase production while emphasizing a cautious and flexible approach to manage voluntary production cuts, which has calmed the market [2] - There has been no significant inventory accumulation in the crude oil market since July, indicating that supply surplus has not been confirmed [2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Balance - PTA operating rates are maintained at low levels, with current processing fees below 200 yuan/ton, leading to potential losses for some advanced PTA facilities [3] - The demand for textiles and apparel is expected to rise in September and October, but overall consumer demand remains weak, limiting brand replenishment intentions [3] - Polyester average operating rates as of September 4 are at 91%, with filament factories at 86.7%, short fiber factories at 93.9%, and bottle chip factories at 72.9% [3] - The profit margins in the polyester segment have improved, and inventory pressure is expected to be manageable during the peak season, allowing for sustained high operating rates [3] - Overall, the combination of low PTA valuation, short-term crude oil price support, and a tight supply-demand balance suggests strong support around 4700 yuan/ton, with PTA likely to stabilize and rebound in the short term [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Aluminum: Cautiously bullish [8] - Alumina: Neutral [8] - Aluminum alloy: Cautiously bullish [8] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For electrolytic aluminum, the macro - environment drives the rise in non - ferrous metal prices, with a weak spot market. Supply remains stable, consumption shows improvement, and the inventory build - up rate slows, with expected destocking. Overseas consumption is strong, and there is an increased expectation of interest rate cuts [6]. - Regarding alumina, the adjustment of Xinjiang delivery premium may create arbitrage opportunities. The cost side has support, and although the supply - demand balance is slightly in surplus, considering multiple factors, the price should be treated neutrally [6][7]. - For aluminum alloy, scrap aluminum supply is tight, but production profit has recovered, indicating consumption recovery. The increase in social inventory is due to the transformation of invisible inventory to visible inventory [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Important Data - **Aluminum Spot**: On September 4, 2025, the price of East China A00 aluminum was 20,610 yuan/ton, a change of - 120 yuan/ton from the previous trading day; the spot premium was - 20 yuan/ton, a change of 10 yuan/ton. The price of Central Plains A00 aluminum was 20,470 yuan/ton, and the spot premium was - 160 yuan/ton, a change of 30 yuan/ton. The price of Foshan A00 aluminum was 20,560 yuan/ton, a change of - 110 yuan/ton, and the spot premium was - 70 yuan/ton, a change of 15 yuan/ton [1]. - **Aluminum Futures**: On September 4, 2025, the main contract of SHFE aluminum opened at 20,710 yuan/ton, closed at 20,605 yuan/ton, a change of - 160 yuan/ton. The highest price was 20,765 yuan/ton, and the lowest was 20,525 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 151,216 lots, and the open interest was 206,617 lots [2]. - **Inventory**: As of September 4, 2025, the domestic social inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots was 626,000 tons, a change of 0.3 tons; the warrant inventory was 59,583 tons, a change of 26 tons; the LME aluminum inventory was 479,600 tons, with no change [2]. - **Alumina Spot Price**: On September 4, 2025, the price of alumina in Shanxi was 3,140 yuan/ton, Shandong was 3,120 yuan/ton, Henan was 3,160 yuan/ton, Guangxi was 3,270 yuan/ton, Guizhou was 3,280 yuan/ton, and the FOB price of Australian alumina was 368 US dollars/ton [2]. - **Alumina Futures**: On September 4, 2025, the main contract of alumina opened at 2,998 yuan/ton, closed at 2,980 yuan/ton, a change of - 44 yuan/ton or - 1.46%. The highest price was 2,998 yuan/ton, and the lowest was 2,954 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 279,608 lots, and the open interest was 251,793 lots [2]. - **Aluminum Alloy Price**: On September 4, 2025, the purchase price of Baotai civil raw aluminum was 15,900 yuan/ton, and the purchase price of mechanical raw aluminum was 16,100 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous day. The price of ADC12 Baotai was 20,300 yuan/ton, with no change [3]. - **Aluminum Alloy Inventory**: The social inventory of aluminum alloy was 57,900 tons, and the in - plant inventory was 59,000 tons [4]. - **Aluminum Alloy Cost and Profit**: The theoretical total cost was 20,203 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit was 197 yuan/ton [5]. 3.2 Market Analysis - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The macro - environment drives the rise in non - ferrous metal prices, while the spot market is weak. Supply is stable, consumption is improving, and the inventory build - up rate slows, with expected destocking. Overseas consumption is strong, and there is an increased expectation of interest rate cuts [6]. - **Alumina**: A northwest aluminum plant purchased 10,000 tons of alumina at 3,230 yuan/ton, equivalent to a Shanxi ex - factory price of 3,060 yuan/ton. The adjustment of Xinjiang delivery premium by the SHFE may create arbitrage opportunities. The cost side has support, and although the supply - demand balance is slightly in surplus, considering multiple factors, the price should be treated neutrally [6][7]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: Scrap aluminum supply is tight, but production profit has recovered, indicating consumption recovery. The increase in social inventory is due to the transformation of invisible inventory to visible inventory [7]. 3.3 Strategy - **Single - side Strategy**: Bullish on aluminum, neutral on alumina, and bullish on aluminum alloy [8]. - **Arbitrage Strategy**: Long - short arbitrage in SHFE aluminum, long AD11 and short AL11, and reverse arbitrage between January and March contracts of alumina [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views - The oil market is facing potential supply - demand imbalances, with a bearish outlook if OPEC+ further releases production capacity [1]. - Precious metals are strongly influenced by interest - rate cut expectations and concerns about the Fed's independence, and the focus is on the US non - farm payroll data [2]. - Different metals and commodities have varying trends, including price fluctuations, supply - demand changes, and inventory adjustments, and corresponding investment strategies are proposed for each [1][2][3]. - The stock index may shift from a smooth upward trend to a volatile upward trend, and the market style suggests increasing the allocation of technology - growth sectors while also paying attention to consumer and cyclical sectors [47]. - The yield curve of treasury bonds is likely to steepen, and attention should be paid to the supply of government bonds and the matching of funds [48]. Summaries by Categories Energy - **Crude Oil**: Overnight international oil prices fell, with Brent 11 contract down 0.76%. US EIA crude oil inventory increased by 2415000 barrels last week. If OPEC+ further releases the remaining 1.657 million barrels per day of voluntary production cuts, the supply - demand will be bearish. Hold short positions on the SC11 contract above 495 yuan/barrel and use out - of - the - money call options for protection [1]. - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Singapore and Fujairah fuel oil inventories increased. The third batch of quotas was released later than expected. The supply pressure of LU has eased, and its warehouse receipts decreased slightly. FU lacks obvious drivers but may get geopolitical premium support [20]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: The 9 - month CP remained stable. After the gas off - season, it showed some resilience. Supported by rising import costs and rebounding domestic demand, the price of civil gas increased. The high - basis difference pattern is maintained, and the short - term market is strong in the near - term and weak in the far - term [22]. - **Coal (Coke and Coking Coal)**: The prices of coke and coking coal rebounded during the day. The first round of coke price cuts was partially implemented. The supply of carbon elements is abundant. The prices are greatly affected by the "anti - involution" policy expectations and are under short - term pressure [16][17]. Metals - **Precious Metals**: Overnight US economic data was mixed. Supported by stable interest - rate cut expectations and concerns about the Fed's independence, precious metals are strongly running. Focus on the US non - farm payroll data [2]. - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: Overnight copper prices fell. The market is highly concerned about the non - farm data. Short - term long positions can still be held, paying attention to the performance at 79500 yuan [3]. - **Aluminum**: Overnight, Shanghai aluminum continued to fluctuate. The downstream start - up rate has seasonally increased. It is expected to test the resistance in the 21000 - yuan area in the short term [4]. - **Zinc**: The fundamentals are characterized by increasing supply and weak demand. The inventory of Shanghai zinc increased, and it may test the key level of 22000 yuan. The idea of shorting the profit of the futures market remains unchanged [7]. - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: Shanghai nickel weakened, and the market trading picked up. The political unrest in Indonesia has gradually subsided. The inventory of pure nickel, nickel iron, and stainless steel decreased. Shanghai nickel is expected to fluctuate at a low level in the short term [9]. - **Tin**: Overnight tin prices fell. The inventory of LME tin increased slightly. Shanghai tin adjusted to 271000 yuan. Short - term long positions can be flexibly held based on 270000 - 271000 yuan [10]. Chemicals - **Methanol**: The import volume remained high, and the port inventory increased significantly. The supply in the inland area increased, and the production enterprises' inventory increased slightly. Although the current situation is weak, the market is expected to be strong due to the expected increase in downstream demand [24]. - **Pure Benzene**: The night - trading chemical market stabilized, and pure benzene rebounded to 6000 yuan/ton. The supply increased, and the demand was weak. The market may improve in the third quarter, but the positive factors are limited [25]. - **Polypropylene, Plastic, and Propylene**: The downstream products of propylene face high cost pressure, and the demand for propylene is weak. The supply of polyethylene is increasing, and the demand is gradually entering the peak season, but the actual demand recovery is slow [27]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: PVC is running weakly with increasing supply and weak demand. It may fluctuate weakly. Caustic soda is weak. The overall inventory is increasing, and it is expected to have a wide - range oscillation pattern [28]. - **PX and PTA**: PX and PTA are weakly oscillating. The terminal weaving orders are increasing, but the production growth of PX is limited. Attention should be paid to the oil price direction and the PX - polyester balance [29]. Agricultural Products - **Soybeans and Soybean Meal**: Sino - US trade is uncertain, and the soybean meal may continue to oscillate in the short term. The global soybean oil market is strong, which may drive up the soybean crushing volume. In the long - term, the soybean meal is cautiously bullish [35]. - **Soybean Oil and Palm Oil**: The prices of soybean oil and palm oil are oscillating. The supply of Chinese soybeans in the first quarter of next year is uncertain. Overseas palm oil is in the production - reduction cycle in the fourth quarter, and the domestic demand is in the peak season. Consider buying at low prices [36]. - **Rapeseed and Rapeseed Oil**: Canadian rapeseed is under harvesting pressure, and its export is declining. The domestic rapeseed market is expected to be in a tight - balance state, and the futures may stabilize in the short term [37]. - **Corn**: The domestic new - season corn is likely to have a good harvest, but the old - crop carry - over inventory is low. Corn may continue to oscillate strongly before and after the new - grain purchase, and then may run weakly at the bottom [39]. - **Cotton**: US cotton is oscillating narrowly. Zhengzhou cotton may continue to oscillate, with strong support below and limited upward space in the short term. It is recommended to buy on dips [42]. - **Sugar**: US sugar prices are falling. The domestic sugar sales are fast, and the inventory pressure is light. The sugar price is expected to oscillate [43]. - **Apple**: The early - maturing apple prices are high, and the short - term price may continue to rise. However, the supply - side positive factors are limited in the long - term, and it is recommended to wait and see [44]. Others - **Stock Index**: The stock market was weak yesterday, and the stock index futures all fell. The short - term macro situation is uncertain, and the stock index may shift from a smooth upward trend to a volatile upward trend. Increase the allocation of technology - growth sectors and pay attention to consumer and cyclical sectors [47]. - **Treasury Bond**: Treasury bond futures rose across the board. The net supply of government bonds in September is expected to be high. The yield curve is likely to steepen [48].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Core Views - **Polyester Industry**: Short - term PX, PTA, short - fiber, and bottle - chip prices follow oil prices, with limited upward drivers. Ethylene glycol has a "strong present, weak future" pattern. Strategies vary by product, such as PX11 and TA being under observation, and attention to support levels [2]. - **Fertilizer Industry**: Urea futures face pressure due to weak demand and high supply. It is advisable to monitor the recovery of industrial demand in North China after the parade [5]. - **Methanol Industry**: Methanol supply is abundant in September, while traditional downstream demand is weak. Attention should be paid to the restart of port MTO devices and inventory digestion [12]. - **Crude Oil Industry**: OPEC + supply news increases concerns about a supply surplus in the fourth quarter. The oil price is likely to be weak, and a bearish strategy is recommended [15]. - **Polyolefin Industry**: In September, the polyolefin market shows a pattern of "decreased supply and increased demand", with controllable inventory pressure. It is suggested to hold the expanding position of the LP01 contract [22]. - **Chlor - alkali Industry**: Caustic soda prices may remain firm in the short - term, and PVC is expected to continue weak and volatile [30]. - **Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry**: Short - term pure benzene and styrene prices are under pressure, but the downward space is limited if oil prices do not drop sharply. For EB10, short - term support around 6900 can be monitored [34]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Polyester Industry - **Prices and Cash Flows**: On September 3, Brent crude oil (November) was at $67.60/barrel, down 2.2%. Most polyester product prices were stable or slightly decreased, and cash flows showed different changes [2]. - **Supply and Demand**: PX supply is expected to increase, while demand has limited upward potential. PTA supply - demand prospects have improved, but the implementation of device maintenance is not as expected. Other products also have their own supply - demand characteristics [2]. Fertilizer Industry - **Prices and Supply - Demand**: On September 3 - 5, most fertilizer product prices were stable, and urea production and inventory data showed small fluctuations. Urea demand is weak, and supply is relatively sufficient [5]. Methanol Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, MA2601 closed at 2382 yuan/ton, up 0.42%. Methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories all increased [12]. - **Supply and Demand**: In September, methanol supply is high, and traditional downstream demand is weak. Attention should be paid to the restart of port MTO devices [12]. Crude Oil Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: On September 4, Brent was at $67.39/barrel, down 0.31%. Most oil - related prices and spreads changed slightly, and the crack spread of refined oil increased slightly [15]. - **Supply and Demand**: OPEC + supply news intensifies concerns about a supply surplus in the fourth quarter, and the oil price is likely to be weak [15]. Polyolefin Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, L2601 closed at 7247 yuan/ton, down 0.07%. PE and PP enterprise and social inventories increased [22]. - **Supply and Demand**: In September, PE supply pressure is limited, and PP shows a pattern of "both supply and demand increasing". Downstream demand has increased slightly [22]. Chlor - alkali Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, the price of Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda was stable, and the price of PVC was also stable. Chlor - alkali inventories showed different changes [30]. - **Supply and Demand**: Caustic soda supply will gradually recover, and demand may increase. PVC supply is expected to increase, while demand remains weak [30]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, CFR China pure benzene was at $734/ton, up 0.8%. Pure benzene and styrene port inventories increased [34]. - **Supply and Demand**: Pure benzene supply is expected to remain high, and demand support is weakening. Styrene supply is high in the short - term, but there are expectations of improvement in supply - demand later [34].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View - Supply was slightly increased due to previous resource - end disruptions; demand growth of cathode plants was limited as new energy vehicles were in the off - season; social inventory fluctuated at a high level, with inventory moving from upstream to downstream but low actual consumption and weakened subsequent purchasing power; in September, supply and demand were expected to be in a tight balance, and futures prices were expected to fluctuate weakly, while being cautious about "small essays" from the mining end before the 30th [2] 3. Summary by Content Lithium Compound Prices - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price was 75,900 yuan/ton, down 1,600 yuan; SMM industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price was 73,600 yuan/ton, down 1,600 yuan; the price difference between battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 2,300 yuan/ton [1][2] Lithium Ore Prices - Lithium spodumene concentrate (CIF China) average price was 872 yuan, down 15 yuan; lithium mica (Li₂O: 1.5% - 2.0%) average price was 71/114 yuan, down 30 yuan; lithium mica (Li₂O: 2.0% - 2.5%) average price was 1,885 yuan, down 35 yuan; phospho - lithium - aluminum stone (Li₂O: 6% - 7%) average price was 6,040 yuan, down 325 yuan; phospho - lithium - aluminum stone (Li₂O: 7% - 8%) average price was 7,040 yuan, down 350 yuan [1][2] Futures Contract Prices - Lithium carbonate 2509 closed at 72,080 yuan, down 3.87%; 2510 closed at 71,860 yuan, down 3.1%; 2511 closed at 71,880 yuan, down 3.1%; 2512 closed at 72,000 yuan, down 2.62%; 2601 closed at 71,980 yuan, down 2.62% [1] Cathode Material Prices - The average price of power - type lithium iron phosphate was 34,210 yuan/ton, down 390 yuan; the average price of polycrystalline/power - type ternary material 811 was 145,900 yuan/ton; the average price of single - crystal/power - type ternary material 523 was 118,800 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan; the average price of single - crystal/power - type ternary material 613 was 123,725 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan [2] Price Differences - The price difference between battery - grade lithium carbonate and the main contract was 4,020 yuan, down 860 yuan; the price difference between the near - month and the first - continuous contract was - 60 yuan, down 20 yuan; the price difference between the near - month and the second - continuous contract was - 140 yuan, down 160 yuan [2] Inventory - The total weekly inventory was 141,136 tons, down 407 tons; the weekly inventory of smelters was 43,336 tons, down 3,510 tons; the weekly inventory of downstream was 52,800 tons, up 1,293 tons; the weekly inventory of others was 50,000 tons, up 1,810 tons; the daily registered warehouse receipts were 2,111 tons [2] Profit Estimation - The cash cost of purchasing lithium spodumene concentrate was 75,391 yuan/ton, and the profit was - 592 yuan/ton; the cash cost of purchasing lithium mica concentrate was 79,330 yuan/ton [2] Other Information - Jinan launched the third round of automobile consumption subsidies in the second half of 2025 on September 1st, with a total subsidy of 12 million yuan, valid until September 30th [2]