Group 1: Report Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The coal mine operating rate has increased, with the Erdos coal mine operating rate at 71% and the Yulin area at 44% as of October 23. Coal production has recovered, and the daily coal output in Erdos and Yulin is around 4 million tons. The pithead price has been rising due to strong demand [4]. - On the supply side, the raw coal price is firm, the auction price of mainstream methanol enterprises in the northwest is strong, the profit of coal - to - methanol is around 660 yuan/ton, and the methanol operating rate remains stable at a high level, resulting in a continuous loose domestic supply [4]. - At the import end, the US dollar price has slightly declined, and imports remain in a positive spread situation. Iranian plants are mostly operating normally, the non - Iranian operating rate has slightly declined, and the overseas operating rate is at a high level. The European and American markets have slightly declined, the China - Europe price difference is oscillating, and the Southeast Asian re - export window is closed. Iran has loaded 750,000 tons in October. Affected by sanctions, Iranian tenders have offered significant discounts, and there is an abundance of non - Iranian supplies [4]. - In terms of demand, the traditional downstream has entered the off - season with a decline in the operating rate, while the operating rate of MTO plants has increased. Some MTO plants are operating stably, while others are operating at less than full capacity [4]. - Regarding inventory, the import arrival has slightly decreased, the port inventory accumulation cycle has ended, and the basis is strong; the inventory of inland enterprises has fluctuated within a narrow range [4]. - Overall, the international plant operating rate has increased, some plants in Iran have restarted, and the daily output has increased to around 35,000 tons. Imports are gradually resuming, the port spot liquidity is sufficient, and the overall trading is light. The basis of spot prices is stable. The downstream demand is stable, the arrival volume is stable, the MTO operating rate has slightly declined, and the port inventory continues to accumulate. In the short term, methanol is mainly oscillating weakly under the background of high inventory [4]. Group 3: Summary by Directory Chapter 1: Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - Trading strategies: For single - side trading, short at high prices without chasing short positions; for arbitrage, stay on the sidelines; in the over - the - counter market, sell call options [4] Chapter 2: Weekly Data Tracking - **Supply - Domestic**: As of October 23, the overall domestic methanol plant operating load was 75.85%, a decrease of 0.70 percentage points from last week but an increase of 1.29 percentage points from the same period last year. The operating load in the northwest region was 84.89%, a decrease of 1.07 percentage points from last week and a decrease of 1.70 percentage points from the same period last year. The average operating load of non - integrated methanol plants was 67.80%, a decrease of 0.95 percentage points from last week [5]. - **Supply - International**: In the period from October 18 - 24, 2025, the international (ex - China) methanol production was 1,069,909 tons, a decrease of 25,950 tons from last week, and the plant capacity utilization rate was 73.34%. Some Iranian plants had different operating conditions, and only the M5 large - scale plant in South American MHTL was in operation [5]. - **Supply - Import**: As of 14:00 on October 22, 2025, the sample arrival volume of Chinese methanol at ports was 352,000 tons, including 316,300 tons of foreign vessels (251,800 tons of visible and 64,500 tons of non - visible, with 188,800 tons of visible in Jiangsu) and 35,700 tons of domestic vessels (6,500 tons in Jiangsu and 29,200 tons in Guangdong) [5]. - **Demand - MTO**: As of October 23, 2025, the weekly average capacity utilization rate of MTO plants in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions was 87.25%, a decrease of 0.83 percentage points from last week. The overall olefin industry operating rate decreased this week [5]. - **Demand - Traditional**: The capacity utilization rate of dimethyl ether was 5.33%, a month - on - month decrease of 9.97%. The capacity utilization rate of acetic acid was 74.4%. The formaldehyde operating rate was 38.87%. The overall capacity utilization rate of traditional downstream industries decreased compared with last week [5]. - **Demand - Direct Sales**: The weekly signing volume of methanol sample production enterprises in the northwest region was 51,300 tons, a decrease of 11,700 tons from the previous statistical date, a month - on - month decrease of 18.57% [5]. - **Inventory - Enterprises**: The inventory of production enterprises was 360,400 tons, an increase of 500 tons from the previous period, a month - on - month increase of 0.13%. The order backlog of sample enterprises was 215,700 tons, a decrease of 13,300 tons from the previous period [5]. - **Inventory - Ports**: As of October 22, 2025, the total methanol port inventory was 1,512,200 tons, an increase of 20,800 tons from the previous period. The inventory in East China increased by 30,000 tons, while that in South China decreased by 9,200 tons [5]. - **Valuation**: In terms of profit, the chemical coal in the northwest region rebounded, and the methanol price declined. The profit of coal - to - methanol in Inner Mongolia was around 460 yuan/ton, and in northern Shaanxi, it was 480 yuan/ton. The MTO loss narrowed, and the basis was stable [5]. - **Spot Prices**: The price in Taicang was 2,260 yuan/ton (- 20 yuan), and the price in the north line was 2,000 yuan/ton (- 60 yuan) [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The sentiment of price support is strong, and the optimistic sentiment persists. The market continues to rise slightly. It is not recommended to increase positions, and stop - loss should be set [2]. - The tariff issue has shown a marginal effect, and the current core is the trend of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the process of bottom - building. It is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [3]. - The short - term strategy suggests that risk - preferring investors try to build positions below 1500 for the EC2512 contract, pay attention to the subsequent market trend, not hold losing positions, and set stop - loss [3]. - For the arbitrage strategy, in the context of international situation turmoil, each contract still follows the seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see temporarily or try with a light position [3]. - For the long - term strategy, it is recommended to take profit when the contracts rise, wait for the callback to stabilize, and then judge the subsequent direction [3]. 3. Summary by Related Content SCFIS and NCFI Freight Rate Index - On October 20, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI, comprehensive index) was 956.45 points, up 16.79% from the previous period; the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS, European route) was 1140.38 points, up 10.5%; the NCFI (European route) was 803.21 points, up 14.96%; the SCFIS (US West route) was 863.46 points, up 0.1%; the NCFI (US West route) was 1254.46 points, up 48.56% [4]. - On October 17, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1310.32 points, up 149.90 points from the previous period; the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI, comprehensive index) was 973.11 points, down 4.1%; the SCFI European route price was 1145 USD/TEU, up 7.2%; the CCFI (European route) was 1267.91 points, down 1.5%; the SCFI US West route was 1936 USD/FEU, up 31.9%; the CCFI (US West route) was 725.47 points, down 6.7% [4]. Economic Data - The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, back below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The service PMI preliminary value rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The eurozone's September composite PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The eurozone's September Sentix investor confidence index was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [4]. - In August, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, remaining above the critical point, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities accelerated [4]. - The preliminary value of the US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the composite PMI preliminary value was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [4]. Contract Information - On October 22, the main contract 2512 closed at 1788.3, up 2.25%, with a trading volume of 28,600 lots and an open interest of 29,000 lots, an increase of 574 lots from the previous day [4]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 18% [4]. - The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 28% [4]. - The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was 100 lots [4]. Geopolitical Events - On the evening of October 21, Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani had a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio, discussing issues such as Iraq - US relations, security and military cooperation, and the upcoming November national parliamentary elections in Iraq [4]. - On October 21, Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan and National Intelligence Agency Director Kallen met with the chairman of the negotiation committee of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and members of the organization's Politburo in Doha, Qatar, exchanging views on the current situation in Gaza and the implementation of the first - stage cease - fire agreement on the ground [4].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Views - The market may be optimistic about future freight rates, leading to an upward trend in the market, but it is not recommended to increase positions. Instead, stop - loss should be set [1]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the core is the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it is recommended to participate with a light position or wait and see [2]. - In the short - term, for risk - preference investors, it is recommended to try to build positions in the EC2512 contract below 1500. Attention should be paid to the subsequent market trend, and it is not recommended to hold losing positions. In the long - term, it is recommended to take profits when the contracts rise and wait for the callback to stabilize before making further judgments [2]. - In the context of international situation instability, each contract still follows seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position for the arbitrage strategy [2]. Summary by Relevant Contents Freight Rate Index Changes - On October 20, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 956.45 points, up 16.79% from the previous period. The Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) (European route) was 1140.38 points, up 10.5%; the NCFI (European route) was 803.21 points, up 14.96%; the SCFIS (US West route) was 863.46 points, up 0.1%; the NCFI (US West route) was 1254.46 points, up 48.56% [2]. - On October 17, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) was 1310.32 points, up 149.90 points from the previous period. The China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 973.11 points, down 4.1%; the SCFI European line price was 1145 USD/TEU, up 7.2%; the CCFI (European route) was 1267.91 points, down 1.5%; the SCFI US West route was 1936 USD/FEU, up 31.9%; the CCFI (US West route) was 725.47 points, down 6.7% [2]. Economic Data - The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI preliminary value was 49.5, falling below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The service PMI preliminary value rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The composite PMI preliminary value was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Sentix investor confidence index was - 9.2, with an expected - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [2]. - In August, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month, and the manufacturing prosperity level improved. The composite PMI output index was 50.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, indicating that the overall expansion of enterprises' production and operation activities accelerated [2]. - The preliminary value of the US September S&P Global manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the service PMI preliminary value was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the composite PMI preliminary value was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [2]. Market and Contract Information - On October 21, the main contract 2512 closed at 1769.3, up 5.10%, with a trading volume of 42,900 lots and an open interest of 28,400 lots, an increase of 2333 lots from the previous day [2]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 was adjusted to 18%, the company's margin was adjusted to 28%, and the daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 was 100 lots [2]. Geopolitical and Industry News - Hamas is discussing the next - stage Gaza cease - fire agreement in Cairo, Egypt. The issue of Hamas disarmament has been put on the agenda and needs to be resolved through consensus and in - depth dialogue among Palestinian political parties [2]. - The International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to adjourn the special meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to review and adopt the draft amendment to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, including the IMO net - zero framework. The meeting will reconvene in 12 months [2].

Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - The gold market is currently experiencing a strong upward trend, with prices supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates for an extended period without significant increases [2][3] - Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are contributing to gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset, with ongoing demand from official purchases and ETF holdings providing a stabilizing effect [2][3] - Technical analysis indicates that gold has broken through the key resistance level of 4270, suggesting a continuation of the bullish trend, with short-term support identified at 4320 [5][6] Group 2: Oil Market Analysis - The oil market is currently facing downward pressure, with WTI crude oil prices nearing a low of 55.12 USD per barrel, influenced by easing trade concerns and market sentiment [6][7] - Despite short-term support around 57 USD for WTI and 61 USD for Brent, the long-term outlook remains cautious due to ongoing supply-demand dynamics and potential trade uncertainties [6][7] - Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend for oil, with MACD showing a downward momentum, indicating that the market may continue to experience downward pressure in the near term [7]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Trump's administration signaled a relaxation of its attitude towards China, stabilizing the financial market and causing oil prices to stabilize and rebound. However, the overall trend remains bearish, with Brent crude briefly falling below the $60 mark, exerting significant psychological pressure on the market. Currently, there is a lack of geopolitical impetus, and oil prices are oscillating at a low level. SC2512 is expected to trade in the range of 435 - 445, and long - term investors are advised to wait and see [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Daily Prompt - **Fundamentals**: Trump said the proposed 100% tariff on Chinese goods was unsustainable, and blamed China for the latest deadlock in trade negotiations. China and the US agreed to hold a new round of economic and trade consultations soon. The Putin - Trump summit may be held in two weeks or later. The situation is neutral. - **Basis**: On October 17, the spot price of Oman crude was $62.19 per barrel, and that of Qatar Marine crude was $62.11 per barrel, with a basis of 34.77 yuan/barrel, indicating that the spot price was at a premium to the futures price, which is a bullish signal. - **Inventory**: For the week ending October 10 in the US, API crude inventory increased by 7.36 million barrels (expected increase: 233,000 barrels), and EIA inventory increased by 3.524 million barrels (expected increase: 288,000 barrels). Cushing region inventory decreased by 703,000 barrels. As of October 17, Shanghai crude oil futures inventory remained unchanged at 5.211 million barrels. This is a bearish signal. - **Market Chart**: The 20 - day moving average is downward, and the price is below the moving average, which is a bearish signal. - **Main Position**: As of September 23, the long positions in WTI crude oil increased. As of October 14, the long positions in Brent crude oil decreased. This is a bearish signal [3] 2. Recent News - The US Treasury Secretary, Beisente, plans to meet with Chinese Vice - Premier He Lifeng in Malaysia next week to prevent the escalation of US tariffs on China. He also called on the IMF and the World Bank to take a tougher stance on China. - The Israeli military launched attacks on Hamas targets in southern Gaza in response to what it called Hamas' violation of the cease - fire agreement. - Trump urged Ukrainian President Zelensky to accept Russia's conditions to end the conflict and warned that if Ukraine refused, Russia would "destroy" the country [5] 3. Long - Short Concerns - **Bullish Factors**: The threat of Trump's tariffs has eased, and the Russia - Ukraine conflict poses a threat to refineries and oil fields. - **Bearish Factors**: The situation in the Middle East has eased, there is a risk of the US government shutting down, and OPEC+ is considering further production increases. - **Market Drivers**: Short - term geopolitical conflicts have weakened, and there is a long - term risk of increased supply. - **Risk Points**: The unity within OPEC+ may be disrupted, leading to increased production, and the war risk may escalate [6] 4. Fundamental Data - **Futures Quotes**: The settlement price of Brent crude decreased from $61.91 to $61.06, a decline of 1.37%. WTI crude decreased from $58.27 to $56.99, a decline of 2.20%. SC crude remained unchanged at $443.2. Oman crude increased from $62.38 to $63.00, an increase of 0.99%. - **Spot Quotes**: The price of UK Brent Dtd decreased from $63.13 to $62.08, a decline of 1.66%. WTI decreased from $58.27 to $57.46, a decline of 1.39%. Oman crude in the Asia - Pacific region increased from $63.16 to $63.51, an increase of 0.55%. Shengli crude decreased from $59.48 to $59.43, a decline of 0.08%. Dubai crude increased from $62.75 to $62.85, an increase of 0.16%. - **Inventory Trends**: API inventory increased by 7.36 million barrels for the week ending October 10. EIA inventory increased by 3.524 million barrels for the same week [7][9][10][14] 5. Position Data - **WTI Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: As of September 23, the net long position was 102,958, an increase of 4,249. - **Brent Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: As of October 14, the net long position was 109,606, a decrease of 37,794 [17][19]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Short - term lack of conditions to support price increases, with the futures market likely to fluctuate at a low level. Do not recommend further adding positions and set stop - losses [2]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the current focus is on the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the process of bottom - building, suggesting light - position participation or observation [5]. - In the short - term, the main contract remains weak while the far - month contracts are stronger, which is in line with the bottom - building judgment. Risk - preferring investors are advised to take profits. Pay attention to the subsequent market trend, do not hold losing positions, and set stop - losses. In the context of international turmoil, each contract still follows seasonal logic with large fluctuations, so it is recommended to wait and see or try with a light position. In the long - term, each contract is advised to take profits when the price rises, and then wait for the price to stabilize after a pullback before judging the subsequent direction [6]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 SCFIS, NCFI and Other Freight Rate Indexes - On October 13, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1031.8 points, a 1.4% decrease from the previous period; the SCFIS for the US West route was 862.48 points, a 1.6% decrease from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) (composite index) was 818.97 points, an 11.50% increase from the previous period; the NCFI for the European route was 698.67 points, an 11.39% increase from the previous period; the NCFI for the US West route was 844.43 points, a 0.34% decrease from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced price was 1160.42 points, a 45.90 - point increase from the previous period; the SCFI European line price was 1068 USD/TEU, a 9.9% increase from the previous period; the SCFI US West route was 1468 USD/FEU, a 10.76% increase from the previous period [3]. - On October 10, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) (composite index) was 1014.78 points, a 6.7% decrease from the previous period; the CCFI for the European route was 1287.15 points, an 8.2% decrease from the previous period; the CCFI for the US West route was 777.77 points, a 5.7% decrease from the previous period [3]. 3.2 PMI Data - In August, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.4%, a 0.1 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing prosperity level. The Composite PMI Output Index was 50.5%, a 0.3 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities has accelerated [4]. - In September, the preliminary value of the Eurozone's manufacturing PMI was 49.5, falling below the boom - bust line, lower than analysts' expectations and the previous value of 50.7. The preliminary value of the service industry PMI rose from 50.5 to 51.4, exceeding the expected 50.5. The preliminary value of the Eurozone's composite PMI was 51.2, exceeding analysts' expectations. The Eurozone's Sentix Investor Confidence Index in September was - 9.2, with an expected value of - 2 and a previous value of - 3.7 [3]. - In September, the preliminary value of the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI was 52 (the final value in August was 53); the preliminary value of the service industry PMI was 53.9 (the final value in August was 54.5); the preliminary value of the composite PMI was 53.6 (the final value in August was 54.6) [4]. 3.3 Market and Policy - related Information - The extension of Sino - US tariffs continues, and the negotiation has not made substantial progress. The tariff war has gradually evolved into a trade negotiation issue between the US and other countries. Currently, the spot price has decreased slightly [5]. - On October 10, the main contract 2512 closed at 1570.0, a 3.04% decline, with a trading volume of 31,500 lots and an open interest of 28,100 lots, an increase of 3834 lots from the previous day [5]. - The situation in the Middle East continues to improve. Although the SCFI index has rebounded, the overall atmosphere remains bearish, and the market is under pressure to decline. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle East situation, and spot freight rate conditions [5]. - The daily limit for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 18%. The company's margin for contracts 2508 - 2606 has been adjusted to 28%. The daily opening limit for all contracts 2508 - 2606 is 100 lots [6]. 3.4 Geopolitical Information - According to Israeli Army Radio on October 10, the Israeli Defense Forces will soon withdraw to the "preliminary withdrawal line" area as per US President Trump's plan. This withdrawal line is roughly the same as the control line of the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip before the large - scale offensive on Gaza City in September. The cease - fire agreement between Israel and Hamas has come into effect, and the Israeli army has stopped military operations in the Gaza Strip. However, according to reports from Al - Jazeera and the Palestinian Holy City News Network, the Israeli army's attacks on multiple areas such as Gaza City and Khan Younis are still ongoing [7]. - According to CCTV News on the evening of October 9, Khalil al - Hayya, a senior Hamas official and chief negotiator, issued a statement announcing the achievement of a cease - fire agreement. This is the first public statement by the Hamas negotiation delegation since the first - stage cease - fire agreement in Gaza was reached. Khalil al - Hayya said that Hamas has received guarantees from mediators including the US. "The war in Gaza is over." Khalil al - Hayya mentioned the cease - fire, the withdrawal of the Israeli army, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the opening of border ports, and the exchange of Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners in the statement, but did not mention issues such as Hamas' disarmament and the transfer of Gaza's management rights in US President Trump's "20 - point plan" [7].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - Overseas, the US government shutdown persists, the Senate has rejected the appropriation bill for the seventh time, and there are differences among Fed officials on interest rate cuts. The dollar index has risen, and the prices of gold, oil, and stocks have fluctuated. Domestically, the stock and bond markets both rose on the first trading day after the holiday. The stock market is expected to rise structurally in the short term, and the bond market is expected to fluctuate in October [2][3]. - For precious metals, the easing of the Middle - East situation has weakened the safe - haven demand, and investors are taking profits. Gold and silver prices may face short - term adjustment risks [4]. - For copper, Teck Resources has lowered its production forecast, and the copper price is expected to continue to rise in the short term under the strong support of fundamentals [5][6]. - For aluminum, news has driven the price to continue to be strong, and the short - term price is expected to remain strong [7][8]. - For alumina, the supply pressure is still high in the short term, but the bottom support may gradually strengthen [9]. - For zinc, the short - term market sentiment is positive, and the zinc price is expected to continue to be strong in a volatile manner [10]. - For lead, the decrease in inventory during the holiday is beneficial to the price, but the increase in supply and weak consumption will limit the upward space [11]. - For tin, supply - side disturbances support the price, and the short - term price is expected to be strong, but the upward trend may slow down [12]. - For industrial silicon, the supply is slightly loose, the demand is weak, and the price is expected to continue to fluctuate in the short term [13][14]. - For steel products, the demand has recovered after the holiday, and the price is expected to fluctuate [15][16]. - For iron ore, the demand is stable, the supply is flat, and the price is expected to fluctuate [17]. - For soybean and rapeseed meal, the domestic supply is sufficient, and the price is expected to be under pressure and fluctuate in the short term [18][19]. - For palm oil, the expectation of the Indonesian B50 policy provides support, and the price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term [20][21]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Metal Main Varieties Yesterday's Trading Data - SHFE copper closed at 86,750 yuan/ton, up 4.38%; LME copper closed at 10,777 dollars/ton, up 0.74% [22]. - SHFE aluminum closed at 21,090 yuan/ton, up 1.98%; LME aluminum closed at 2,783 dollars/ton, up 1.13% [22]. - SHFE alumina closed at 2,875 yuan/ton, up 0.24% [22]. - SHFE zinc closed at 22,315 yuan/ton, up 2.25%; LME zinc closed at 3,014 dollars/ton, up 0.65% [22]. - SHFE lead closed at 17,115 yuan/ton, up 1.03%; LME lead closed at 2,021 dollars/ton, up 0.80% [22]. - SHFE nickel closed at 124,480 yuan/ton, up 2.96%; LME nickel closed at 15,485 dollars/ton, up 0.67% [22]. - SHFE tin closed at 287,090 yuan/ton; LME tin closed at 36,820 dollars/ton, up 1.57% [22]. - COMEX gold closed at 3,991.10 dollars/ounce, down 1.71%; SHFE silver closed at 11,169.00 yuan/kilogram, up 2.30%; COMEX silver closed at 47.66 dollars/ounce, down 1.62% [22]. - SHFE rebar closed at 3,096 yuan/ton, up 0.78%; SHFE hot - rolled coil closed at 3,286 yuan/ton, up 1.01% [22]. - DCE iron ore closed at 790.5 yuan/ton, up 1.28% [22]. - DCE coking coal closed at 1,164.0 yuan/ton, up 3.37%; DCE coke closed at 1,654.0 yuan/ton, up 1.91% [22]. - GFEX industrial silicon closed at 8,640.0 yuan/ton, unchanged [22]. - CBOT soybeans closed at 1,021.8 yuan/ton, down 0.78%; DCE soybean meal closed at 2,939.0 yuan/ton; CZCE rapeseed meal closed at 2,435.0 yuan/ton [22]. 2. Industrial Data Perspective - For copper, SHFE copper's main contract price rose from 83,110 yuan/ton on September 30th to 86,750 yuan/ton on October 9th. LME copper's March contract price rose from 10,697 dollars/ton to 10,776.5 dollars/ton. LME inventory increased by 275 tons to 139,475 tons [23]. - For nickel, SHFE nickel's main contract price was 124,480 yuan/ton on October 9th. LME nickel's March contract price rose from 15,382 dollars/ton to 15,485 dollars/ton. LME inventory increased by 4,260 tons to 236,892 tons [23][26]. - For zinc, SHFE zinc's main contract price rose from 21,825 yuan/ton to 22,315 yuan/ton. LME zinc price rose from 2,994.5 dollars/ton to 3,014 dollars/ton. SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 1,646 tons to 58,867 tons [26]. - For lead, SHFE lead's main contract price rose from 16,940 yuan/ton to 17,115 yuan/ton. LME lead price slightly decreased from 2,005 dollars/ton to 2,004.5 dollars/ton. LME inventory decreased by 625 tons to 236,075 tons [26]. - For aluminum, SHFE aluminum's continuous third - month contract price was 21,085 yuan/ton. LME aluminum's March contract price rose from 2,751.5 dollars/ton to 2,782.5 dollars/ton. LME inventory increased by 2,200 tons to 508,600 tons [26]. - For alumina, SHFE alumina's main contract price rose from 2,868 yuan/ton to 2,875 yuan/ton. The national average spot price of alumina decreased from 3,008 yuan/ton to 2,998 yuan/ton [26]. - For tin, SHFE tin's main contract price was 287,090 yuan/ton. LME tin price rose from 36,250 dollars/ton to 36,820 dollars/ton. LME inventory decreased by 115 tons to 2,390 tons [26]. - For precious metals, there were no significant price changes in SHFE gold, COMEX gold, and related gold products. SHFE silver and COMEX silver also had relatively stable prices. The SHFE gold - silver ratio rose from 80.09 to 81.86, and the COMEX gold - silver ratio decreased slightly from 83.83 to 83.75 [26]. - For steel products, SHFE rebar's main contract price rose from 3,072 yuan/ton to 3,096 yuan/ton. SHFE hot - rolled coil's main contract price rose from 3,253 yuan/ton to 3,286 yuan/ton. The north - south price difference of rebar decreased slightly [28]. - For iron ore, DCE iron ore's main contract price rose from 780.5 yuan/ton to 790.5 yuan/ton. The price of PB fines at Rizhao Port rose from 778 yuan/ton to 784 yuan/ton [28]. - For coking coal and coke, DCE coking coal's main contract price rose from 1,126.0 yuan/ton to 1,164.0 yuan/ton. DCE coke's main contract price rose from 1,623.0 yuan/ton to 1,654.0 yuan/ton [28]. - For lithium carbonate, the main contract price of lithium carbonate rose from 7.274 to 7.36. The spot prices of electric - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate decreased slightly [28]. - For industrial silicon, the main contract price of industrial silicon was 8,640 yuan/ton. The average price of East China's 3303 industrial silicon was 10,550 yuan/ton [28]. - For soybean and rapeseed meal, CBOT soybean's main contract price rose from 1,000.75 to 1,021.75. DCE soybean meal's main contract price rose from 2,928 yuan/ton to 2,939 yuan/ton. CZCE rapeseed meal's main contract price rose from 2,421 yuan/ton to 2,435 yuan/ton [28].

Core Points - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned at the UN General Assembly that Israel's use of illegal force against Palestinians and military actions against Iran, Qatar, Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria could "ignite" the entire Middle East [1] - Lavrov highlighted the suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza due to bombings and hunger, with hospitals and schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands displaced, criticizing Israel's collective punishment of Palestinians as unjust [1] - Lavrov condemned Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency and on the Hamas delegation negotiating in Doha, Qatar, calling for these actions to be condemned [1]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - Amidst the long - short game, the market is in the bottom - building process. It's not advisable to increase positions further, and stop - losses should be set [1]. - The tariff issue has a marginal effect, and the current core is the direction of spot freight rates. The main contract may be in the bottom - building process, and it's recommended to participate with a light position or just observe [3]. - Market pessimism has been repaired. The rise in crude oil prices has boosted the sentiment of long - positions to some extent, but the market pulled back after the morning surge due to capital withdrawal, showing a generally strong and volatile trend. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, the Middle - East situation, and spot freight rates [3]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Freight Index - On September 22, the Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index (SCFIS) for the European route was 1254.92 points, down 12.9% from the previous period; for the US - West route, it was 1193.64 points, down 11.6% [2]. - On September 19, the Ningbo Export Container Freight Index (NCFI) for the comprehensive index was 783.71 points, down 13.24% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 673.61 points, down 7.65%; for the US - West route, it was 944.89 points, down 23.30% [2]. - The Shanghai Export Container Freight Index (SCFI) announced a price of 1198.21 points on September 19, down 199.90 points from the previous period. Its European - line price was 1052 USD/TEU, down 8.8%; the US - West route was 1636 USD/FEU, down 31.0% [2]. - On September 19, the China Export Container Freight Index (CCFI) for the comprehensive index was 1125.30 points, down 2.1% from the previous period; for the European route, it was 1537.28 points, down 6.2%; for the US - West route, it was 757.45 points, down 2.2% [2]. 3.2 Market Conditions of Main Contracts - On September 24, the main contract 2510 closed at 1100.0, with a 2.67% increase. The trading volume was 24,680 lots, and the open interest was 40,900 lots, a decrease of 568 lots from the previous day [3]. 3.3 Strategy Recommendations - **Short - term Strategy**: The main contract is weak, while the far - month contracts are strong. It's recommended to stop losses on long positions and wait for bottom - building opportunities. Pay attention to subsequent market trends, avoid holding losing positions, and set stop - losses [4]. - **Arbitrage Strategy**: Given the volatile international situation, each contract still follows seasonal logic with large fluctuations. It's recommended to wait and see or try with a light position [4]. - **Long - term Strategy**: It's recommended to take profits when the contracts rise and wait for the market to stabilize after a pull - back before determining the subsequent direction [4]. 3.4 Policy and Geopolitical Events - The Sino - US tariff extension negotiation has made no substantial progress. The tariff issue has shown a marginal effect [3]. - On September 23, a ship reported an explosion in the sea area about 222 kilometers east of Aden, Yemen, but the ship and its crew were safe and continued normal navigation [5]. - The United Nations investigation committee stated on September 23 that the Israeli government intends to establish permanent control over the Gaza Strip and ensure a Jewish majority in the occupied West Bank. In July, Israel's control area in the Gaza Strip expanded to 75% [5]. - On September 24, the Ministry of Transport, the National Railway Administration, and China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. issued a plan to promote the in - depth integration of container rail - water intermodal transportation from 2025 to 2027, aiming for an average annual growth of about 15% in container rail - water intermodal transportation volume by 2027 [5]. 3.5 Contract Adjustments - The daily limit for contracts from 2508 to 2606 has been adjusted to 18% [4]. - The margin for contracts from 2508 to 2606 has been adjusted to 28% [4]. - The daily opening limit for all contracts from 2508 to 2606 is 100 lots [4].

Group 1 - The core issue is the increasing military presence of Egypt in the Sinai Peninsula, which Israel perceives as a violation of the 1979 peace treaty [1][2] - Egypt's military buildup serves two purposes: to prevent a potential influx of refugees from Gaza and to assert its strength in the Arab world [1][2] - The geopolitical significance of the Sinai Peninsula is highlighted, being a crucial crossroads and the gateway to the Suez Canal, which adds strategic depth to Egypt's military positioning [4] Group 2 - The United States' potential response to Israel's request for assistance in pressuring Egypt is uncertain, given Egypt's importance as a partner in counter-terrorism [6] - Experts suggest that while immediate military conflict is unlikely due to Egypt's economic constraints, crossing certain red lines could escalate tensions [6][7] - The situation is described as increasingly complex, with diplomatic communications likely intensifying among involved nations [7]