Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - During the policy "vacuum period" and with stable industrial operations, the prices of black building materials oscillated. The iron ore, which had a relatively large decline earlier, rebounded significantly. At night, the sector continued to oscillate, and the coking coal and coke futures prices weakened due to the fourth round of coke price increase negotiations [2][3]. - Currently, the contradictions in the industrial chain are not prominent, and there are no new changes in the macro and policy aspects to affect market expectations. Therefore, the black building materials prices lack a clear trend and are expected to remain volatile in the short term. If there are more favorable policies in the future, there may be a phased upward opportunity [3][7]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Iron Element - **Iron Ore**: Port trading volume was 98.8 (-9) million tons. The spot price was strong. Overseas mine shipments were relatively stable but decreased month - on - month. The arrival of goods decreased week - on - week. The daily average molten iron was stable in the short term, but there was an increasing expectation of seasonal decline. The port inventory continued to accumulate, but the marginal supply - demand might improve. It is expected that after a rapid price decline, it will oscillate strongly in the short term [9]. - **Scrap Steel**: The average price of crushed scrap in East China decreased by 4 yuan/ton. The supply of scrap steel decreased, and the demand was weak. The overall supply - demand of scrap steel was weak, and it is expected that the spot price will oscillate with the finished products in the short term [10]. Carbon Element - **Coke**: The futures market oscillated at a low level. The spot price in Rizhao Port increased by 10 yuan/ton. The supply was difficult to increase, and the demand was stable in the short term. After three rounds of price increases, the steel mills were resistant to further increases, but the fourth - round price increase was likely to be implemented. The coke price is expected to oscillate with the coking coal [10][12]. - **Coking Coal**: The supply was still tight, and the Mongolian coal import increase was limited. The spot price was strongly supported, but the futures price was suppressed by the finished products. It is expected that the coking coal price will oscillate [13]. Alloys - **Manganese Silicon**: The short - term cost supported the price, but the supply - demand was loose, and there was insufficient driving force for price increase. It is expected to operate at a low level around the cost [3]. - **Silicon Iron**: The short - term cost was strong, but the supply - demand was loose, and the upward driving force was insufficient. It is expected to operate at a low level around the cost [3]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: The national average price decreased by 3 yuan/ton. The supply might be disrupted, and the mid - and downstream inventories were moderately high. The current supply - demand was in surplus. If there was no more cold repair by the end of the year, the price would be under pressure; otherwise, it would rise [4][14]. - **Soda Ash**: The cost increased, and the bottom support was obvious. However, the supply - demand surplus suppressed the price increase. Recently, the weakening of the glass price dragged down the soda ash price. It is expected to oscillate in the short term and decline in the long term [4][15]. Steel - The spot market transactions were weak. The steel mills' profitability decreased, and the production decreased. The demand declined, and the overall inventory continued to decrease, but it was still higher than the same period last year. The fundamentals had contradictions. It is expected that during the off - season, the demand will weaken, and the price will have limited downward space. Pay attention to the potential upward driving force from the macro and policy [9]. Commodity Index - On November 12, 2025, the comprehensive index, the commodity 20 index, the industrial products index, and the PPI commodity index all increased. The steel industry chain index increased by 0.63% on that day, decreased by 1.21% in the past 5 days, increased by 1.24% in the past month, and decreased by 5.87% since the beginning of the year [98][99].

Core Viewpoint - The recent fluctuations in commodity prices highlight the contrasting dynamics in the market, with oil prices experiencing significant declines while precious metals and copper prices are on the rise, driven by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][4]. Oil Market - WTI crude oil prices fell by 4.2%, closing just above $58, marking the largest drop since June, primarily due to oversupply concerns [3]. - OPEC revised its earlier forecast of a supply deficit in the oil market to a surplus, indicating an excess of 500,000 barrels per day [3]. - The current market situation is characterized by near-term contracts being cheaper than long-term contracts, signaling an oversupply [3]. Precious Metals and Copper - Gold prices increased by 1.6% and silver surged by 3.8%, as market participants anticipate a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [3]. - The expectation of a weakening economy, coupled with low interest rates, makes holding non-yielding assets like gold and silver more attractive [3]. - Copper prices also rose by over 1%, as lower interest rates are expected to stimulate demand, and a weaker dollar would further support copper prices [3]. Investment Strategy - For long-term investors, it is advised to avoid rushing into oil investments until there are clear signs of improvement in the supply-demand balance [5]. - In the case of gold and silver, it is recommended to wait for price corrections to accumulate positions, focusing on assets with genuine demand support [5]. - Copper investments should be considered once economic data and Federal Reserve policies confirm the onset of a rate-cutting cycle, as copper is closely tied to economic recovery [5]. - The current market volatility presents an opportunity to identify quality assets, emphasizing the importance of understanding macroeconomic trends and supply-demand relationships [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The mid - term outlook for the industry is "Oscillation" [6] Core Viewpoints of the Report - Yesterday, affected by the news of winter coal supply guarantee, there were concerns about increased supply, causing the prices of coking coal and coke to decline rapidly. The expectation of loose coal supply and lower price center also negatively affected the prices of alloys and soda ash through the cost side. Other varieties in the sector were relatively stable. During the night session, the prices of steel and ore rebounded slightly, while other varieties remained volatile [1][2]. - In the current traditional off - season, the industry performance is average. Steel and iron ore, which had significant previous declines, have a chance of a phased rebound. Later, the price drive from the industrial side in the off - season is limited, and prices are expected to remain volatile. If there are still positive macro and policy releases later, phased upward opportunities can still be watched [6]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Iron Element - The negative feedback transmission in the current industrial chain is not smooth. Steel mills' willingness to actively overhaul is weaker than in the same period of the past two years. Later, as arrivals further decline, the supply - demand pattern is expected to improve marginally, alleviating the overall inventory accumulation pressure of iron ore. After a rapid price decline, it is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term. The fundamentals of scrap steel show both weak supply and demand, and it is expected that the short - term spot price will fluctuate with finished products [2]. Carbon Element - After three rounds of price increases, steel mills are under great profit pressure and are resistant to further price increases. However, the cost support for coke is relatively strong, and steel mills still have procurement demand. The game between coke producers and steel mills will continue, and the coke price is expected to be volatile. Energy supply guarantee mainly involves thermal coal, and coal supply guarantee during the heating season is in line with expectations. Also, safety production work is emphasized, and the 2025 central safety production assessment and inspection has been launched. The supply of coking coal is still expected to be poor this year, and the spot coal price has strong support, but the futures price is still suppressed by finished products. The coking coal price is expected to be volatile [2]. Alloys - In the short term, the firm cost supports the price of silicomanganese, but the market supply - demand is loose, and there is insufficient driving force for price increase. The strong short - term cost trend supports the price of ferrosilicon, but the market supply - demand relationship is relatively loose, and the price upward driving force is insufficient. It is expected to run at a low level around the cost [3]. Glass and Soda Ash - There are still expectations of supply disturbances for glass, but the inventories of middle - and downstream are moderately high. Fundamentally, the current supply - demand is still in surplus. If there is no more cold - repair before the end of the year, it will return to fundamental trading, and the price may be volatile and weak; otherwise, the price will rise. In the long - term, market - oriented production capacity reduction is still needed. If the market refocuses on fundamentals, the price is expected to continue to be volatile and downward. Recently, due to increased costs and factory cold - repair, the market trading sentiment has improved, and the spot price has slightly increased, but the supply - demand pattern remains unchanged. The price above the industry's high - cost line may face certain pressure again. In the long - term, the supply surplus pattern will further intensify, and the price center will continue to decline, promoting production capacity reduction [3]. Specific Varieties - **Steel**: In the spot market, transactions are generally weak, and market sentiment has weakened. The profitability of steel mills has declined significantly, and seasonal overhauls have increased, leading to a significant drop in steel production. In the off - season, demand is under pressure to weaken, and the inventory level is still higher than the same period last year. The current futures valuation is low, and the downward space is limited. Attention should be paid to the macro and policy factors that may drive a low - level rebound [7]. - **Iron Ore**: The overseas mine shipment is relatively stable, and arrivals have decreased this week. The demand for iron ore is affected by sintering restrictions and overhauls, and the iron - making water output has declined. The port inventory has continued to accumulate, but the supply - demand may be repaired marginally later. After a rapid price decline, it is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term [7]. - **Scrap Steel**: The supply of scrap steel has decreased this week, and the demand shows different trends in short - and long - processes. The overall daily consumption has slightly decreased, and the steel mill inventory has increased. It is expected that the short - term spot price will fluctuate with finished products [8]. - **Coke**: The futures price of coke followed coking coal and was weak. The supply is difficult to increase due to high costs and environmental protection requirements. Although steel mills have overhaul expectations, the demand support still exists. The game between coke producers and steel mills will continue, and the price is expected to be volatile [8][10]. - **Coking Coal**: The futures price of coking coal was weak due to the news of energy supply guarantee. The supply is tight, and imports are also limited. The spot coal price has strong support, but the futures price is suppressed by finished products. It is expected to be volatile [12]. - **Glass**: The "anti - involution" expectation still has an impact, and the macro situation is neutral. The supply may be disturbed, but the middle - and downstream inventories are moderately high, and the supply - demand is in surplus. If there is no more cold - repair by the end of the year, the price may be volatile and weak; otherwise, it will rise. In the long - term, market - oriented production capacity reduction is needed [13]. - **Soda Ash**: The "anti - involution" expectation still has an impact, and the macro situation is neutral. The supply and demand fundamentals have not changed significantly, and the industry is still at the bottom of the cycle. Recently, the cost support has been strengthened, and the market sentiment has improved, but the long - term supply surplus pattern will intensify, and the price center will decline [13]. - **Silicomanganese**: Yesterday, the sharp decline in the coking coal futures price weakened the cost support expectation for silicomanganese. The market supply - demand is loose, and the price is expected to fluctuate at a low level around the cost [15]. - **Ferrosilicon**: The decline in the coking coal futures price weakened the cost support for ferrosilicon. The supply is at a high level, and the demand is weak. It is expected to run at a low level around the cost [17].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views Polyolefins - The polyolefin market is under pressure, with a divergence in the fundamentals of PP and PE. PP shows a dual increase in supply and demand, but there is a slight inventory build - up this week under the pressure of new production capacity. PE has weak supply and demand, and although there is inventory reduction this week, port inventory remains high. The cost side is mixed, with high inventory and cost support in a continuous game [2]. Glass and Soda Ash - For soda ash, the overall supply - demand pattern is still bearish. Short - term observation is recommended, and opportunities to short on rebounds can be awaited later. For glass, short - term there is still some rigid demand support, but in the long - term, there are concerns about the sustainability of demand, and the price is expected to be under pressure [4]. PVC and Caustic Soda - The caustic soda market is expected to be weak in the short - term, and the overall trend is bearish. The PVC market is in an oversupply situation, and the price is expected to continue the weak trend at the bottom [5]. Methanol - The port methanol market is under significant pressure, and the current market trades on the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventory. Before the gas restriction in Iran, the weak reality will continue to be traded [8]. Natural Rubber - The supply in overseas production areas is expected to be strong during the peak season, and the domestic production is gradually decreasing. The demand is weakening in some northern regions. The market sentiment has improved, and subsequent attention should be paid to the raw material output in the main production areas and macro - level changes [11]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - The supply - demand outlook for pure benzene is generally loose, and the price driver is weak. It is recommended to short on rebounds following the oil price. The supply - demand of styrene may remain in a tight balance, but the price driver is insufficient. EB12 can be shorted on rebounds [12]. Polyester Industry Chain - For PX, the short - term is expected to fluctuate in the range of 6200 - 6800. For PTA, the short - term is expected to fluctuate in the range of 4300 - 4800. For ethylene glycol, the price is under pressure. For short - fiber, the rebound space is limited. For bottle - chips, the supply - demand is in a loose pattern [13]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Polyolefins - **Prices and Spreads**: L2601 and L2605, PP2601 and PP2605 have different price changes. The spreads between different contracts and the basis also show various trends. Spot prices of different varieties in different regions also have corresponding changes [2]. - **Inventory and开工率**: PE and PP have different changes in enterprise inventory, social inventory, and trade - related inventory. The start - up rates of PE and PP devices and downstream industries also vary [2]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Prices and Spreads**: Glass and soda ash have different price changes in different regions, and the basis and spreads between different contracts also change [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: Soda ash production remains at a high level, and the inventory is transferred to the middle and lower reaches. Glass production has changes in production lines, and the demand has short - term and long - term differences [4]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of PVC and caustic soda in different forms and regions have corresponding changes, and the basis and spreads between different contracts also vary [5]. - **Supply and Demand**: The caustic soda supply is increasing, and the demand support is weak. The PVC supply is under pressure, and the demand is in the off - season [5]. Methanol - **Prices and Spreads**: Methanol futures and spot prices in different regions have changes, and the basis and regional spreads also vary [6]. - **Inventory and开工率**: Methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories all increase. The start - up rates of upstream and downstream industries also have corresponding changes [7][8]. Natural Rubber - **Prices and Spreads**: The spot prices of natural rubber in different varieties and regions have changes, and the basis, month - to - month spreads also vary [11]. - **Supply and Demand**: The production in different countries has changes, and the start - up rates of tire industries and the import and export volumes also vary [11]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene in different forms and regions have changes, and the basis, spreads between different contracts, and import profits also vary [12]. - **Inventory and开工率**: The inventories of pure benzene and styrene in ports change, and the start - up rates of different industries in the industrial chain also vary [12]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of upstream raw materials, PX, PTA, MEG, and downstream polyester products have changes, and the basis, spreads between different contracts, and processing fees also vary [13]. - **Supply and Demand**: The supply and demand of different products in the polyester industry chain have corresponding changes, and the start - up rates of different industries also vary [13].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a mid - term outlook for each variety, with most being "oscillating", and some like iron ore having an outlook of "oscillating on the stronger side" [7][9][10][15][19]. Core Viewpoints - In the off - season, industry contradictions are limited. With no new disturbances from the macro and policy fronts, the prices of black building materials sector varieties are expected to maintain an oscillating trend. If there are still positive macro and policy releases later, the possibility of a phased upward movement can be considered [1][5]. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs 1. Iron Element - **Iron Ore**: Overseas mine shipments decreased month - on - month, and arrivals also declined. Southeast Asian hurricanes may disrupt arrival schedules. Demand is weakening seasonally, but the negative feedback transmission is not smooth. After the peak arrival period ends, the supply - demand pattern may return to a tight balance, and prices are expected to oscillate on the stronger side in the short term after a rapid decline [1][7]. - **Scrap Steel**: Supply has increased while demand has decreased, and the fundamentals have weakened marginally. Recently, the price of finished products has been under pressure, and leading steel enterprises in East China lowered the price by 30 yuan/ton over the weekend. It is expected that the spot price of scrap steel will follow the decline in the short term [1][8]. 2. Carbon Element - **Coke**: After three rounds of price increases, steel mills are resistant to further increases, but coke has strong cost support and steel mills still have procurement demand. The game between coke producers and steel mills will continue, and the price is expected to oscillate [2]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply is difficult to improve, and import supplements are limited. Although the procurement of mid - and downstream enterprises is expected to slow down, coal mine inventories are at a low level in recent years, and there is little possibility of significant inventory accumulation. The fundamentals are expected to remain healthy until the end of the year, and the spot price is strongly supported, but the futures price is still suppressed by finished products. The price is expected to oscillate [2]. 3. Alloys - **Manganese Silicon**: Short - term costs strongly support the price, but the market supply - demand is loose, and there is insufficient driving force for price increases. It is expected to operate at a low level around the cost [2][17]. - **Silicon Iron**: Short - term cost trends strongly support the price, but the market supply - demand relationship is relatively loose, and the upward driving force for prices is insufficient. It is expected to operate at a low level around the cost [2][18]. 4. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: Supply may still be disturbed, but the inventory of mid - and downstream is moderately high. Currently, supply exceeds demand. If there is no more cold - repair by the end of the year, the price may oscillate weakly; otherwise, it may rise. In the long term, market - oriented capacity reduction is needed, and the price is expected to oscillate downward [2][14]. - **Soda Ash**: Recently, cost increases and factory shutdowns have led to a rebound in prices. However, the supply - demand pattern has not changed, and prices above the industry's high - cost line may face pressure again. In the long term, the supply - surplus pattern will intensify, and the price center will decline [2][14][16]. 5. Commodity Index - On November 10, 2025, the comprehensive index of CITIC Futures commodities showed that the CITIC Futures Commodity Index was 2254.65, up 0.65%; the Commodity 20 Index was 2552.65, up 0.71%; the Industrial Products Index was 2226.35, up 0.48%; and the PPI Commodity Index was 1346.01, up 0.37%. The steel industry chain index rose 0.26% on that day, with a decline of 0.12% in the past 5 days, an increase of 0.18% in the past month, and a decline of 5.37% since the beginning of the year [99][100].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, it's not advisable to be overly bearish on oil prices in the short - term. A range - trading strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but the current prices need to test OPEC's willingness to support prices through exports, so short - term waiting is recommended [3]. - For methanol, domestic production has increased, imports have risen, supply pressure has intensified, while demand has weakened. The high - inventory issue on the 01 contract will increasingly suppress spot prices. With no substantial short - term positive news from overseas supply, there may be further declines. However, the cost - effectiveness of short - selling after the sharp decline is low, and there is no clear driving force for long - positions, so waiting is advised [6]. - For urea, prices are consolidating at a low level with low volatility. The fundamentals lack a driving force. Supply has increased, demand is weak, and the supply - demand situation is relatively loose. Although the upside is limited, the downside is also restricted at these low prices, so waiting is recommended [9]. - For rubber, prices rebounded as expected. It's recommended to set a stop - loss and conduct short - term long - trades on pullbacks. A partial position for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 is recommended [15]. - For PVC, the comprehensive profit of enterprises is at a low level this year, and valuation pressure is low in the short - term. However, supply is high, new devices are about to be commissioned, demand is weak, and exports are expected to decline, so there is a risk of continuous inventory accumulation. It's recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium - term [17]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the BZN spread is at a low level and has room for upward repair. The supply of pure benzene is relatively abundant, and the port inventory of styrene is decreasing significantly. Styrene prices may stop falling in the short - term [20]. - For polyethylene, OPEC+ plans to suspend production growth in Q1 2026, and the price of crude oil may have bottomed out. Although the downward space for PE valuation is limited, high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. With the arrival of the seasonal peak season, demand may pick up, and prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level [23]. - For polypropylene, although the cost side indicates a potential increase in supply surplus, the downstream start - up rate has rebounded seasonally. With high inventory pressure and high - level warehouse receipts, the market may be supported when the supply - surplus situation on the cost side changes in Q1 next year [26]. - For PX, the current load is high, downstream PTA maintenance is frequent, and PTA processing fees are under pressure. It's expected to see a slight inventory increase in November, but it will be supported by aromatics blending and future supply - demand structure. It mainly follows crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for valuation increase in the medium - term [29]. - For PTA, supply is expected to increase due to new device commissioning and maintenance, and inventory is expected to accumulate in November. Although polyester demand may remain high, the upside is limited. Pay attention to the opportunity for PTA to strengthen driven by the increase in PXN in the medium - term [32]. - For ethylene glycol, domestic and overseas device loads are high, imports are increasing, and ports are starting to accumulate inventory. It's expected to see continuous inventory accumulation in Q4, and it's recommended to short - sell on rallies [34]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The main INE crude oil futures closed up 4.90 yuan/barrel, or 1.07%, at 461.80 yuan/barrel. European ARA weekly data showed that gasoline, fuel oil, naphtha, and aviation kerosene inventories increased, while diesel inventory decreased. The total refined oil inventory increased by 1.73 million barrels to 45.27 million barrels, a 3.97% increase [2]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, it's not advisable to be overly bearish on oil prices in the short - term. A range - trading strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but the current prices need to test OPEC's willingness to support prices through exports, so short - term waiting is recommended [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang decreased by 30, in Inner Mongolia increased by 7.5, and in southern Shandong decreased by 10. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 11 yuan to 2101 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 41. The 1 - 5 spread was - 6, at - 107 [5]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Domestic production has increased, imports have risen, supply pressure has intensified, while demand has weakened. The high - inventory issue on the 01 contract will increasingly suppress spot prices. With no substantial short - term positive news from overseas supply, there may be further declines. However, the cost - effectiveness of short - selling after the sharp decline is low, and there is no clear driving force for long - positions, so waiting is advised [6]. Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong, Henan, and Hubei increased. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 7 yuan to 1660 yuan, with a basis of - 40. The 1 - 5 spread was - 5, at - 72 [8]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Prices are consolidating at a low level with low volatility. The fundamentals lack a driving force. Supply has increased, demand is weak, and the supply - demand situation is relatively loose. Although the upside is limited, the downside is also restricted at these low prices, so waiting is recommended [9]. Rubber - **Market Information**: The report previously suggested buying opportunities in rubber, and prices rebounded as expected. There are different views on the market. Bulls focus on factors such as limited production in Southeast Asia, seasonal trends, and improved demand expectations in China. Bears are concerned about uncertain macro - expectations, seasonal low demand, and potential under - performance of supply benefits. As of November 6, 2025, the operating rate of all - steel tires in Shandong increased, while that of semi - steel tires decreased. As of November 2, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory increased. Spot prices of some rubber products increased [12][14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Prices rebounded as expected. It's recommended to set a stop - loss and conduct short - term long - trades on pullbacks. A partial position for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 is recommended [15]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract increased by 3 yuan to 4614 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4520 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 94 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 295 yuan/ton. The overall operating rate of PVC increased, while the downstream operating rate decreased. Factory inventory decreased, and social inventory increased [15]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The comprehensive profit of enterprises is at a low level this year, and valuation pressure is low in the short - term. However, supply is high, new devices are about to be commissioned, demand is weak, and exports are expected to decline, so there is a risk of continuous inventory accumulation. It's recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium - term [17]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The spot and futures prices of pure benzene remained unchanged, with a stable basis. The spot and futures prices of styrene decreased, and the basis weakened. The upstream operating rate increased, and the port inventory decreased. The weighted operating rate of three S decreased, but the PS operating rate increased, while the EPS and ABS operating rates decreased [19]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The BZN spread is at a low level and has room for upward repair. The supply of pure benzene is relatively abundant, and the port inventory of styrene is decreasing significantly. Styrene prices may stop falling in the short - term [20]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closing price of polyethylene was 6802 yuan/ton, and the spot price was 6850 yuan/ton, both unchanged. The upstream operating rate decreased, and inventory increased. The downstream average operating rate decreased. The LL1 - 5 spread widened [22]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: OPEC+ plans to suspend production growth in Q1 2026, and the price of crude oil may have bottomed out. Although the downward space for PE valuation is limited, high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. With the arrival of the seasonal peak season, demand may pick up, and prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level [23]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closing price of polypropylene increased by 16 yuan to 6480 yuan, while the spot price remained unchanged. The upstream operating rate decreased, and inventory increased. The downstream average operating rate increased. The LL - PP spread narrowed [25]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Although the cost side indicates a potential increase in supply surplus, the downstream start - up rate has rebounded seasonally. With high inventory pressure and high - level warehouse receipts, the market may be supported when the supply - surplus situation on the cost side changes in Q1 next year [26]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract increased by 72 yuan to 6852 yuan. The PX CFR price increased by 5 dollars to 828 dollars. The basis was - 90 yuan, and the 1 - 3 spread was 24 yuan. The PX operating rate in China and Asia increased. Some domestic and overseas devices restarted. The PTA operating rate decreased. PX imports from South Korea to China increased in October, and inventory increased at the end of September [28]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The current load is high, downstream PTA maintenance is frequent, and PTA processing fees are under pressure. It's expected to see a slight inventory increase in November, but it will be supported by aromatics blending and future supply - demand structure. It mainly follows crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for valuation increase in the medium - term [29]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract increased by 40 yuan to 4704 yuan. The East China spot price increased by 30 yuan/ton to 4605 yuan. The basis was - 78 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 58 yuan. The PTA operating rate decreased, and the downstream operating rate decreased slightly. Social inventory increased in October [30]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Supply is expected to increase due to new device commissioning and maintenance, and inventory is expected to accumulate in November. Although polyester demand may remain high, the upside is limited. Pay attention to the opportunity for PTA to strengthen driven by the increase in PXN in the medium - term [32]. Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract increased by 11 yuan to 3953 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 10 yuan to 4003 yuan. The basis was 70 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 74 yuan. The supply - side operating rate decreased, and the downstream operating rate decreased slightly. Port inventory increased [33]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Domestic and overseas device loads are high, imports are increasing, and ports are starting to accumulate inventory. It's expected to see continuous inventory accumulation in Q4, and it's recommended to short - sell on rallies [34].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report gives an overall rating of "Weakly Bearish" for the crude oil market [7] 2. Core Views of the Report - The core contradiction in the crude oil market lies in the game between short - term geopolitical risk support and medium - to long - term supply - demand and macro - level bearish factors. The short - term geopolitical situation in Venezuela and Nigeria has not been resolved, but the market has become fatigued with relevant news, and the support is weakening. In the medium - to long - term, the double - bearish pattern of supply and demand remains unchanged, and the market shows a characteristic of "falling with the trend but not rising", with the macro and fundamental factors jointly suppressing the market [1] - The near - term trading logic is dominated by the decline in geopolitical sentiment, the approaching spring maintenance of refineries, and the increase in US commercial crude oil inventories. The short - term trend is weakly bearish. The long - term trend is a downward oscillation due to the rigid supply pressure and limited demand growth [3][4][5] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Core Contradiction and Strategy Suggestion 3.1.1 Core Contradiction - The short - term geopolitical situation in Venezuela and Nigeria has not been resolved, but the market's reaction to relevant news is weakening. In the medium - to long - term, the double - bearish pattern of supply and demand remains unchanged, and combined with economic concerns caused by the US government shutdown, the market shows a "falling with the trend but not rising" characteristic [1] 3.1.2 Speculative Strategy Suggestion - The market is in a weakly bearish oscillation. The strategy suggests to short the market when Brent rebounds to $66 - 68 per barrel, with a stop - loss at $70. It is recommended to wait and see for arbitrage and options [7] 3.2 This Week's Important Information and Next Week's Concerns 3.2.1 This Week's Important Information - **Bullish Information**: Two US B - 52 bombers approached the Venezuelan coast, and the US and Venezuela have tense relations recently [8] - **Bearish Information**: Saudi Aramco lowered the official selling prices for Asian markets in December. The production of Kazakhstan's Karachaganak oilfield has increased by about 15% [9][10] 3.2.2 Next Week's Concerns - On November 10, 2025, at 24:00, a new round of refined oil price adjustment window will open. As of the ninth working day on November 7, this may provide short - term support for crude oil futures prices [12] 3.3 Disk Interpretation 3.3.1 Volume, Price, and Capital Interpretation - This week, international crude oil prices oscillated slightly downward, falling below the short - term moving average. The previous week, the settlement price of the WTI main contract decreased by 2.02%, and that of the Brent main contract decreased by 2.21%. The INE crude oil futures position increased by 1,689 lots week - on - week, while the Brent crude oil futures position decreased by 65,844 lots week - on - week [14][17] 3.3.2 Internal - External Spread Tracking - As of November 7, the SC - Brent spread was $0.49 per barrel, and the SC - WTI spread was $4.37 per barrel. The SC - Brent spread was weakening, and the internal - market crude oil was relatively weaker under the background of OPEC+ production increase [22][23] 3.4 Valuation and Profit Analysis 3.4.1 Crude Oil Market Monthly Spread Tracking - As of November 7, the monthly spreads of Brent, WTI, and SC all weakened. The recent spreads have given back most of the risk premiums due to fundamental suppression [25] 3.4.2 Crude Oil Regional Spread Tracking - As of November 7, the SC - Brent spread was $0.49 per barrel, and the Brent - WTI spread was $3.88 per barrel. The spread between SC and Brent has weakened again because the external - market crude oil is more strongly supported by geopolitical risk premiums [30] 3.4.3 Crude Oil Downstream Valuation Tracking - As of November 7, the crude oil crack spreads in the European market strengthened comprehensively, while in North America and the Asia - Pacific region, diesel crack spreads were stronger than gasoline. In the Chinese market, the crack spreads weakened, and refinery profits continued to decline [42] 3.5 Supply - Demand and Inventory Deduction 3.5.1 Supply - Side Tracking - From October 25 - 31, US crude oil production was 13.651 million barrels per day, up 0.7 million barrels per day week - on - week. From November 1 - 7, the number of active oil rigs in the US was 414, unchanged week - on - week [64] 3.5.2 Demand - Side Tracking - From October 25 - 31, US refinery crude oil input was 15.256 million barrels per day, up 3.7 million barrels per day week - on - week, and the refinery capacity utilization rate was 86.0%, down 0.6 percentage points week - on - week. From October 31 - November 6, the capacity utilization rate of Chinese independent refineries was 62.49%, up 0.11 percentage points week - on - week, and that of Chinese major refineries was 78.64%, down 1.86 percentage points week - on - week [66] 3.5.3 Inventory - Side Tracking - As of October 31, US commercial crude oil inventories totaled 421,168 thousand barrels, up 5,202 thousand barrels week - on - week. As of November 5, the Chinese port commercial crude oil inventory index was 106.77, down 1.52% week - on - week [68] 3.5.4 Import - Export Tracking - From October 25 - 31, US crude oil exports were 4.367 million barrels per day, up 0.6 million barrels per day week - on - week. The Middle - East seaborne crude oil exports from October 21 - 27 were 16.7283 million barrels per day, up 1.90% week - on - week, while Russian seaborne crude oil exports this week were 3.3723 million barrels per day, down 12.98% week - on - week [70] 3.5.5 Balance Sheet Tracking - The EIA has continued to raise its forecast for global crude oil and related liquid production in 2025 and 2026. OPEC has maintained its forecast for global crude oil and related liquid demand in 2025 and 2026. The IEA has slightly lowered its forecast for the growth rate of global crude oil and related liquid demand in 2025 and 2026 [74][75]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided Core View The supply of coke remains stable at a high level, demand continues to weaken, and the supply-demand pattern is weak, suppressing coke prices. However, the cost support for coke is strong, and the "weak reality" and "high cost" continue to compete. It is expected that coke prices will continue to fluctuate within a range [6] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Price Performance - Since mid - October, coke futures and spot prices have risen synchronously. The futures main contract reached a maximum of 1,818.5 yuan/ton, approaching the annual high. Recently, due to weaker market sentiment, the futures price has declined but remains at a relatively high level. The spot price is also strong, with the third round of price increases by coke enterprises implemented, and the cumulative increase in port spot ex - warehouse prices reaching 150 yuan/ton [2] Supply Situation - Coke supply is stable at a high level. As of the week ending October 31, the daily average coke output of all - sample independent coke enterprises was 64.59 tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 73.44%, down 2.17 tons and 2.48 percentage points respectively compared to mid - September. The daily average coke output of 247 steel mills was 46.21 tons, rising for two consecutive weeks. The combined daily average output of steel mills and coking plants was 110.80 tons, down 2.27% from the previous high. However, due to poor profitability of coke enterprises and production restrictions in some areas, short - term supply is difficult to increase significantly [3] Demand Situation - Coke demand continues to weaken. Although steel demand has rebounded during the peak season, it has not alleviated the contradictions in the steel industry. With production restrictions, steel mills have increased production cuts, and the demand for raw materials such as coke has continued to decline. As of the week ending October 31, the daily average hot metal output of 247 steel mills was 236.36 tons, declining for five consecutive weeks with an expanding decline. The proportion of profitable steel mills among 247 steel mills was 45.02%, declining for 12 consecutive weeks with a cumulative decline of 23.38 percentage points [4] Cost Support - Rising coal prices have continuously increased the production cost of coke, providing strong support for its price. As of the week ending October 31, the approved capacity utilization rate of 523 coking coal mine samples was 84.78%, and the daily average raw coal output was 190.33 tons, down 1.72 percentage points and 3.80 tons respectively compared to the end of September. Low supply has led to continuous depletion of coking coal inventory, and the current raw coal and clean coal inventories have reached new lows. The low - supply state of domestic coking coal is expected to continue, and with low inventory, coking coal prices are relatively firm [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The market sentiment is average, and the black commodities are oscillating. Steel prices are running weakly, iron ore prices face downward pressure but are difficult to show a trend direction in the short - term, coking coal prices are oscillating, and power coal prices are rising [1][3][4][6] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Market Analysis - Yesterday, the main contract of rebar closed at 3,024 yuan/ton, and the main contract of hot - rolled coil closed at 3,253 yuan/ton, continuing the weak oscillation. The overall performance of spot steel transactions was average, with the total national building materials trading volume at 9.39 tons, still maintaining a low trading volume [1] Supply - Demand and Logic - The cost - side support for rebar remains, and the policy side needs further observation. Under the current fundamentals, the futures market will continue the weak oscillation pattern. The consumption of hot - rolled coils still has certain resilience. The iron water flows to hot - rolled coils, so the production is at a relatively high level. Since steel mills currently have profits, their willingness to reduce production is low. In November, the number of planned maintenance and production reduction of steel mills increases, and there are also environmental protection restrictions in the north from time to time [1] Strategy - Unilateral: Oscillating weakly; No strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [2] Iron Ore Market Analysis - Yesterday, the iron ore futures prices oscillated. In the spot market, the prices of mainstream imported iron ore varieties fluctuated slightly. The enthusiasm of traders to offer was average, and the quotes mostly followed the market. Steel mills' purchases were mainly for rigid demand. The cumulative transaction volume of iron ore at major national ports was 1.088 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 25.53%; the cumulative transaction volume of forward - looking spot was 1.499 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 107.62% [3] Supply - Demand and Logic - This week, the arrival volume of iron ore at ports rebounded significantly, a month - on - month increase of 58.6%. The current overall valuation of iron ore is neutral, and the supply - demand pattern of iron ore is changing from tight balance to looseness. The iron ore price faces downward pressure, but it is difficult to show a trend direction in the short - term under the support of downstream restocking demand. With the loss and production reduction of steel mills, the resilience of the demand side of iron ore has loosened, and the iron ore price faces correction pressure. Attention should be paid to the molten iron production and downstream inventory changes in the future [3] Strategy - Unilateral: Oscillating weakly; No strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [3] Coking Coal and Coke Market Analysis - Yesterday, the coking coal and coke futures markets showed an oscillating and sorting trend, with obvious price differentiation between contracts. The closing prices of the main contracts of coking coal and coke both declined slightly. For imported Mongolian coking coal, the recent customs clearance volume has rebounded rapidly, the quotes fluctuate and adjust with the futures market, the trading volume is average, and the market is mostly in a cautious wait - and - see state [4] Logic and Viewpoints - For coking coal, the domestic mine supply has not fully recovered, but the recent rapid rebound of Mongolian coking coal customs clearance volume has a certain impact on the short - term price. From the perspective of inventory, the inventory at all links in the industry is at a medium - low level, and the coking coal inventory is significantly lower than the same period last year, which supports the market fundamentals to maintain resilience. The market's expectation of the subsequent rise of raw material prices continues to increase. The continuous rise of thermal coal spot prices further strengthens the support for coking coal prices. For coke, the supply has shrunk, the third round of price increase is still in progress, and the downstream steel enterprises on the demand side still mainly purchase for rigid demand. Attention should be paid to the implementation of the new round of coke price increase, the steel mills' production reduction plans, and the recovery progress of coking coal supply [5] Strategy - Coking coal: Oscillating; Coke: Oscillating; No strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [5] Power Coal Market Analysis - In the production areas, the coal prices are still strong, and the supply is still tight. With the railway transportation discount again, the platforms and traders are actively pulling and transporting, and the miners' inventory has been at a low level for a long time. Miners are optimistic about the future price increase recently, believing that the supply - demand mismatch is difficult to change in the short - term. At the ports, the port transactions are still mainly long - term agreements. Affected by the upstream price increase, the traders' quotes remain high, but the downstream acceptance of high - priced coal is low. Currently, it is difficult to find low - priced coal at the ports, the inventory accumulation is less than expected, the downstream demand is good, and the short - term price will mainly rise. In terms of imports, the recent import coal market has been actively tendering, the domestic - foreign price difference is large, there is a certain profit in imported coal, and the center of the recently awarded bid prices has also risen [6] Demand and Logic - Affected by the tight supply in the production areas, the short - term price will oscillate strongly. In the long - term, the pattern of loose supply remains unchanged, but the winter heating peak season is coming, and the non - power demand of the downstream is strong. Attention should be paid to the overall consumption and restocking situation in the future [6] Strategy - No strategy provided [6]

Core Insights - Since mid-October, both coking coal futures and spot prices have risen, with futures reaching a peak of 1818.5 yuan/ton, approaching the year's high. However, recent market sentiment has weakened, leading to a price pullback while remaining at relatively high levels [1] - Coking coal supply remains stable at high levels, with average daily production at 645,900 tons and a capacity utilization rate of 73.44%. Despite a slight decrease in production, the overall supply remains robust due to downstream steel mills' restocking and decent shipment conditions from coking enterprises [2] - Coking coal demand continues to weaken, with average daily pig iron production dropping to 2,363,600 tons, marking a five-week decline. The profitability of steel mills has deteriorated, with only 45.02% of mills reporting profits, a drop of 23.38 percentage points over 12 weeks [3] Supply Dynamics - Coking coal supply is stabilizing at high levels, with production costs rising due to increasing coking coal prices. Despite price hikes by coking enterprises, profitability remains poor, with 64% of coking enterprises reporting losses [2][5] - The average daily production of coking coal is 1,903,300 tons, with a utilization rate of 84.78%. The low supply has led to a decrease in coal inventories, with raw coal inventory at 4,316,100 tons, down 122,600 tons from the previous month [5][8] Demand Trends - The demand for coking coal is declining, exacerbated by production cuts in steel mills. The overall steel industry remains under pressure, with high inventory levels and significant de-stocking pressure [3] - Despite a seasonal uptick in steel demand, it has not alleviated the underlying issues within the steel industry, leading to a continued decline in coking coal demand [3] Price Outlook - The coking coal market is characterized by a weak supply-demand balance, which is expected to exert downward pressure on coking coal prices. However, strong cost support from rising production costs may lead to a range-bound price movement [6]