1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Oscillating (Soybean oil), Oscillating (Palm oil), Oscillating with an upward bias (Rapeseed oil) [1][6] - **Protein Meal**: Oscillating (Soybean meal), Oscillating (Rapeseed meal) [7] - **Corn/Starch**: Oscillating with a downward bias [7][8] - **Hogs**: Oscillating with a downward bias [9] - **Natural Rubber**: Oscillating [10][11] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Oscillating [13][14] - **Cotton**: Oscillating with a downward bias (Mid - term), Oscillating (Short - term) [14][15] - **Sugar**: Oscillating with a downward bias (Long - term), Bouncing back from a low level (Short - term) [16] - **Pulp**: Oscillating [17] - **Double - Gum Paper**: Oscillating with a downward bias [19] - **Logs**: Oscillating [20] 2. Core Views of the Report - The oils and fats market is highly volatile due to trade policy changes, with different trends for soybean, palm, and rapeseed oils. Protein meal rebounds from a low level after the impact of Argentine soybean exports. Corn's upward trend is hard to sustain due to improved weather. Hog prices show a near - term weak and long - term strong pattern. Natural rubber maintains a narrow - range oscillation before the holiday, and synthetic rubber stays in an oscillating range. Cotton prices are expected to be weak in the medium - term due to expected yield increases. Sugar prices are expected to decline in the long - term due to expected supply surpluses. Pulp and double - gum paper show oscillating trends, and logs follow the market with a narrow - range oscillation [1][6][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Quotes and Views - **Oils and Fats**: Concerns about delayed US soybean export demand led to a bearish oscillation of US soybeans on Wednesday, while domestic oils and fats rebounded on Thursday. The US dollar strengthened, and crude oil prices rose. US soybean harvest progress is normal, but the good - quality rate is lower than last year, and the probability of a further decline in yield is high. Argentine soybean export tax policy impact may end, and domestic soybean imports are expected to decrease seasonally. Palm oil production in Malaysia decreased in September, and exports increased, with limited inventory accumulation. Indonesian biodiesel demand for palm oil may be better than expected. Rapeseed oil imports are expected to be low before November, and domestic inventories may continue to decline [1][6] - **Protein Meal**: The impact of Argentine soybean exports has been realized, and the market rebounds from a low level. International soybean premiums are rising, and US soybeans are entering the harvest period. South American soybean sowing progress is slower than usual. In China, 20 ships of Argentine soybeans have been ordered, and short - term negative factors are exhausted. In the long - term, domestic soybean meal supply is expected to increase in Q4 2025 and the supply gap will disappear in Q1 2026 [7] - **Corn/Starch**: Domestic corn prices are weak. New corn in Heilongjiang's eastern region is on the market, and the purchase price is falling. In North China, the increase in price has slowed down due to improved weather. Argentina has cancelled corn export tariffs, but the impact is limited. In the short - term, there is pressure from new grain listing, and in the long - term, the market is expected to be short - term bearish and long - term bullish [7][8] - **Hogs**: In the short - term, hog supply is abundant, and in the medium - term, the number of hogs for slaughter is expected to increase. The "anti - involution" policy is guiding the industry to reduce production capacity. In the short - term, prices are under pressure, and in the long - term, prices may strengthen if the policy is effectively implemented [9] - **Natural Rubber**: Rubber prices oscillate before the holiday. The fundamentals are strong in the short - term, but there is an expectation of increased supply in Q4. Downstream pre - holiday stocking is basically over, and it is recommended to wait and see before the holiday [10][11] - **Synthetic Rubber**: The BR market continues to oscillate within a range. There are many device overhauls expected from September to November, and the price is at a low level, so the bearish sentiment has decreased. The raw material butadiene price oscillates slightly [13][14] - **Cotton**: New - season Xinjiang cotton production is expected to increase significantly. The inventory is tight in the near - term and loose in the long - term. Demand has improved seasonally, but the sustainability is questionable. Before new cotton harvest, the purchase price may support the futures price, but in the later stage, the price may decline [14][15] - **Sugar**: Zhengzhou sugar prices have fallen below 5500 yuan/ton, and the decline has slowed down. In the short - term, the international trade flow is loose, and domestic consumption and imports are not favorable. In the long - term, global sugar supply is expected to be abundant, and prices are under downward pressure [16] - **Pulp**: Pulp futures oscillate at a low level. After the 09 contract delivery, the market has reached a consensus on the price. The US dollar - denominated pulp price is expected to decline, and the paper market has not effectively transmitted the price. The overall fundamentals are weak, and the futures price is expected to oscillate [17] - **Double - Gum Paper**: Double - gum paper futures oscillate narrowly, and the position has decreased. The spot market is stable, but the demand is weak, and there is no clear upward or downward driver in the short - term. The long - term fundamentals are weak [19] - **Logs**: Logs follow the market and oscillate upwards, maintaining an oscillation around 800 yuan. The spot price is stable, and the inventory has decreased. The market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectation, and the fundamentals have improved marginally [20] 3.2 Commodity Index - **Comprehensive Index**: The comprehensive index, specialty index (including commodity 20 index and industrial products index), and sector index (agricultural products index) show different trends. The specialty index and industrial products index have increased, and the agricultural products index has a daily increase of 0.65%, a 5 - day decrease of 0.81%, a 1 - month decrease of 1.97%, and a year - to - date decrease of 0.39% [179][181]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an overall industry investment rating. However, for fuel oil, it indicates a short - term outlook of a moderately strong and volatile run, with a neutral assessment for most fundamental factors [3]. Core View - The report states that with the upward movement of crude oil prices during trading sessions, continuous positive news, pre - holiday market stocking, and the persistent price - holding attitude of blenders, the high - sulfur fuel oil fundamentals are still slightly better than those of low - sulfur fuel oil. Fuel oil is expected to run with a moderately strong and volatile trend in the short term. The expected trading ranges are 2870 - 2920 for FU2601 and 3420 - 3450 for LU2511 [3]. Summary by Directory Daily Tips - The fundamentals of high - sulfur fuel oil have some demand from the shipping fuel market and refinery raw material needs, while the low - sulfur fuel oil market is troubled by sufficient inventory. The base - difference shows that the spot price is at a premium to the futures price. Singapore's fuel oil inventory increased by 120,000 barrels to 23.159 million barrels in the week of September 17. The price is above the 20 - day line with a flat 20 - day line. High - sulfur and low - sulfur main positions are both long - biased. The short - term outlook is a moderately strong and volatile run [3]. Multi - Short Concerns - **Likely Positive Factors**: Supply - side influenced by geopolitical risks and neutral demand. The high - sulfur fuel oil has some raw material demand, especially from China. The main positions are long - biased, and there is pre - holiday stocking and price - holding by blenders [3][4]. - **Likely Negative Factors**: The demand optimism remains to be verified, and the upstream crude oil prices are weak. The low - sulfur fuel oil market has sufficient inventory [3][4]. Fundamental Data - **Supply - Demand**: High - sulfur fuel oil has demand from the shipping fuel market and refinery raw material needs. Low - sulfur fuel oil has sufficient inventory, and it's difficult to release supply due to the market structure [3]. - **Base - Difference**: Singapore high - sulfur fuel oil has a base - difference of 38 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil has a base - difference of 10 yuan/ton, with the spot price at a premium to the futures price [3]. Spread Data - The report does not provide specific spread data analysis, only showing a chart of high - and low - sulfur futures spreads [12]. Inventory Data - Singapore fuel oil inventory in the week of September 17 was 23.159 million barrels, an increase of 120,000 barrels. The report also shows historical inventory data from July 9 to September 17 [3][8].

Report Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the entire report were provided. Core Views - The macro - economic situation is complex. In the domestic market, economic growth is slowing, but policy support is in place. The stock market is strong, while the commodity market is volatile. Overseas, the Fed restarted the interest - rate cut cycle in September, and future policies will depend on employment and inflation [2]. - For the RMB exchange rate, the fluctuation center is around 7.10, and there is no sign of a trend appreciation for now. The Fed faces challenges in formulating monetary policies, and excessive bets on loose policies may bring risks [4]. - The stock index has support below due to pre - holiday risk - aversion, and it is expected to fluctuate in the short term. The bond market is expected to remain volatile, and the current market lacks positive drivers [8][9]. - The shipping index (European line) futures price is expected to continue to fluctuate, and investors can pay attention to the long - position opportunities of the 12 - contract [11]. - Precious metals may be bullish in the long - term, but the short - term upward momentum is weakening. It is recommended to reduce long positions during the holiday [12][16]. - Copper is expected to remain stable and may fluctuate slightly above 80,000 yuan per ton. Aluminum is expected to fluctuate strongly, while alumina is expected to be weak, and cast aluminum alloy is expected to fluctuate strongly [17][18]. - Zinc is expected to move downward slowly. Nickel and stainless steel short - positions can be stopped and reduced at low prices, and attention should be paid to subsequent macro - guidance [20][21]. - Tin is expected to remain volatile, and investors can wait for long - entry opportunities. Carbonate lithium is expected to fluctuate between 70,000 - 75,000 yuan per ton before the holiday [24]. - Industrial silicon and polysilicon are expected to be in a state of multi - and short - retreat before the holiday. Lead is expected to be cautiously bullish [26][29]. - Steel prices are expected to fluctuate. Iron ore is expected to trade based on fundamentals and fluctuate. Coking coal and coke are anti - falling, and it is not recommended to use coking coal as a short - position variety in the black market [31][33][35]. - Ferrosilicon and ferromanganese have cost support, and their downward space is limited. It is recommended to try long positions at specific price points [36][37]. - Crude oil is in a game between fundamental pressure and geopolitical risks, and it is difficult to get rid of the rhythm of weak rebound and then decline in the short term [40]. - LPG is expected to fluctuate in a range. PTA - PX prices are under pressure, and it is recommended to try long positions cautiously. Methanol is recommended to reduce long positions and hold short - put options [43][46][48]. - PP's downward space is limited, and investors can pay attention to device changes and long - entry opportunities at low prices. PE is expected to fluctuate [51][54]. - Pure benzene and styrene are in a weak state, and the low - sulfur fuel oil's cracking spread is weakening. Asphalt is expected to fluctuate weakly [55][58][60]. - Rubber is cautiously bullish in the short term and neutral in the long term. There are arbitrage opportunities between varieties [64]. - Soda ash has a pattern of strong supply and weak demand. Glass lacks a clear trading logic, and caustic soda's supply - demand contradiction is limited [66][67][68]. - Pulp is expected to reduce inventory, and it is recommended to go long at low prices. Logs are expected to have low - volatility fluctuations [70][71]. - Propylene investors can pay attention to the PP - PL spread and hold the PP - PL spread expansion position [74]. Summary by Directory Macro - The US manufacturing and service PMI declined in September, and the eurozone manufacturing PMI fell back into the contraction range. The Fed's interest - rate cut path has differences, and the market is concerned about the PCE data [1][2]. RMB Exchange Rate - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar closed at 7.1133 on the previous trading day, up 15 basis points. The central parity rate was 7.1057, up 49 basis points. The RMB is expected to fluctuate around 7.10 [3][4]. Stock Index - The stock index fluctuated yesterday, and the large - cap index was relatively resistant to decline. It is expected to fluctuate in the short term, and it is recommended to hold positions and wait and see [6][8]. Bond - The bond market fell yesterday, and it is recommended to use a volatile trading idea and buy long positions at intervals [9]. Shipping - The shipping index (European line) futures price fell back. The spot price of some shipping companies increased, while others decreased. It is expected to fluctuate, and the 12 - contract can be considered for long positions [10][11]. Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices rose and then fell on Tuesday. The upward momentum weakened. It is recommended to reduce long positions during the holiday. The medium - and long - term may be bullish, and the short - term may be adjusted [12][16]. Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The price remained stable at around 80,000 yuan per ton, and it is expected to fluctuate slightly above this level [17]. - **Aluminum**: The price is affected by macro - policies and fundamentals. It is expected to fluctuate strongly after a short - term correction [18]. - **Alumina**: The supply is in an oversupply state, and the price is expected to be weak [19]. - **Zinc**: The price is expected to move downward slowly, and it is recommended to buy put options or sell call options [20][21]. - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: The price fluctuated weakly. It is recommended to stop and reduce short positions at low prices [21][22]. - **Tin**: The price is expected to remain volatile, and investors can wait for long - entry opportunities [24]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: The price is expected to fluctuate between 70,000 - 75,000 yuan per ton before the holiday [24][25]. - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: The price is expected to be in a state of multi - and short - retreat before the holiday [26][27]. - **Lead**: The price is expected to be cautiously bullish [29]. Black Metals - **Steel**: The supply of crude steel has shrunk, and the demand has improved slightly. The inventory is still at a high level, and the price is expected to fluctuate [31]. - **Iron Ore**: The supply has recovered, and the demand is in a tight balance. The price is expected to fluctuate [33]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The price is anti - falling. It is not recommended to use coking coal as a short - position variety in the black market [35]. - **Silicon Iron and Silicon Manganese**: The cost provides support, and the downward space is limited. It is recommended to try long positions at specific price points [36][37]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The price rebounded, but it is in a game between fundamental pressure and geopolitical risks, and it is difficult to get rid of the rhythm of weak rebound and then decline in the short term [40]. - **LPG**: The price rebounded with emotions and crude oil, and it is expected to fluctuate in a range [41][43]. - **PTA - PX**: The price declined due to pessimistic emotions. It is recommended to try long positions cautiously [44][46]. - **Methanol**: It is recommended to reduce long positions and hold short - put options [48]. - **PP**: The downward space is limited, and investors can pay attention to device changes and long - entry opportunities at low prices [51]. - **PE**: The price is expected to fluctuate [54]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: The price fell, and the low - sulfur fuel oil's cracking spread is weakening. Asphalt is expected to fluctuate weakly [55][58][60]. - **Rubber**: It is cautiously bullish in the short term and neutral in the long term. There are arbitrage opportunities between varieties [64]. - **Soda Ash, Glass, and Caustic Soda**: Soda ash has a pattern of strong supply and weak demand. Glass lacks a clear trading logic, and caustic soda's supply - demand contradiction is limited [66][67][68]. - **Pulp**: It is expected to reduce inventory, and it is recommended to go long at low prices [70]. - **Logs**: The price is expected to have low - volatility fluctuations [71]. - **Propylene**: Investors can pay attention to the PP - PL spread and hold the PP - PL spread expansion position [74].

Core Viewpoint - The domestic asphalt market is experiencing a weak consolidation, with prices under pressure due to an oversupply and insufficient demand growth [1][2]. Group 1: Market Overview - The main asphalt futures contract has shown low volatility this week, with a slight stabilization at the beginning but weakening again later in the week [1]. - The national average price of asphalt is reported at 3779.93 yuan/ton, reflecting a decrease of 3.22 yuan/ton or 0.09% compared to the previous week [1]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Analysis - Despite a stable cost side supported by macroeconomic easing and rising oil prices, the supply of asphalt remains abundant while demand growth is not significant [1]. - The operating load rate of asphalt production facilities continues to rise, with September's production expected to reach a yearly high, contributing to a surplus in the market [1]. - Limited demand improvement in northern markets and overall weak demand in southern regions are leading to persistent supply-demand imbalances, which suppress price increases [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The forecast for the national average asphalt price is expected to range between 3750-3780 yuan/ton, indicating a continued downward trend from the current week [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment strategy for crude oil is to wait and see [1] Core Viewpoints - The peak travel season for crude oil is basically over. Although EIA data shows a significant unexpected drawdown in US crude oil inventories, the unexpected build - up in refined oil inventories eases supply concerns, and overall oil product inventories continue to increase. The US refinery operating rate has dropped by 1.6 percentage points. [1][3] - OPEC+ will implement a production adjustment of 137,000 barrels per day starting from October 2025, and this 1.65 million barrels per day of production can be partially or fully restored according to market conditions. The next OPEC+ meeting on October 5 will increase the pressure on crude oil in the fourth quarter, and the IEA has raised the forecast of crude oil surplus again. [1] - Saudi Aramco has lowered the price of its flagship Arab Light crude oil for October shipments to Asia by $1 per barrel. After the discount of Russian crude oil has widened, India continues to import Russian crude oil, and India and the US are still in negotiations. [1] - The upcoming end of the consumption season, weak US non - farm payroll data, and OPEC+ accelerating production increase will lead to a weakening of crude oil supply and demand. It is recommended to short at high levels in the medium - to - long term. [1] - The previous sharp drop in crude oil prices has partially released the negative impact of the OPEC+ meeting. The market may focus on whether Europe and the US will increase sanctions on Russian crude oil. [1] - Iraq and other countries have submitted a new compensation plan, with a cumulative compensation of 4.779 million barrels per day, and the compensation production in October 2025 is 235,000 barrels per day, which eases the pressure of supply increase. [1] - Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have increased, and Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Crude oil is oscillating, and it is recommended to wait and see for now. [1] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Strategy Analysis - The investment strategy is to wait and see. The market situation is complex with factors such as OPEC+ production adjustment, geopolitical risks, and supply - demand changes. In the medium - to - long term, it is recommended to short at high levels, but in the short term, due to the release of some negative news and geopolitical uncertainties, waiting and seeing is advisable. [1] Futures and Spot Market - The main crude oil futures contract 2511 fell 1.60% to 491.8 yuan per ton today, with a minimum price of 491.7 yuan per ton, a maximum price of 500.5 yuan per ton, and the open interest decreased by 962 to 33,886 lots. [2] Fundamental Tracking - EIA expects the global oil inventory to increase by about 2.1 million barrels per day in the second half of 2025. It has raised the average price of Brent crude oil in 2025 from $67.22 per barrel to $67.80 per barrel, but expects the price to fall to $59 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2025 and keep the average price in 2026 at $51.43 per barrel. [3] - OPEC maintains its forecast for global crude oil demand growth in 2025 at 1.29 million barrels per day and in 2026 at 1.38 million barrels per day. [3] - IEA has raised its forecast for global oil supply growth in 2025 by 200,000 barrels per day to 2.7 million barrels per day and its forecast for oil demand growth in 2025 by 60,000 barrels per day to 740,000 barrels per day. [3] - US EIA data on September 17 showed that for the week ending September 12, US crude oil inventories decreased by 9.285 million barrels (expected to decrease by 857,000 barrels), gasoline inventories decreased by 2.347 million barrels (expected to increase by 68,000 barrels), refined oil inventories increased by 4.046 million barrels (expected to increase by 975,000 barrels), and Cushing crude oil inventories decreased by 296,000 barrels. [3] Supply - Demand Analysis - OPEC's July crude oil production was revised down by 73,000 barrels per day to 27.47 million barrels per day, and its August 2025 production increased by 478,000 barrels per day to 27.948 million barrels per day, mainly driven by production increases in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE. [4] - US crude oil production in the week of September 12 decreased by 13,000 barrels per day to 13.482 million barrels per day, and is currently 149,000 barrels per day lower than the record high set in early December last year. [4] - The four - week average supply of US crude oil products has decreased to 20.671 million barrels per day, an increase of 1.95% compared to the same period last year, with the increase rate decreasing. Gasoline and diesel demand rebounded from low levels, driving a 4.33% increase in the single - week supply of US crude oil products. [4]

Oil Price Sector - As of September 16, 2025, the prices for Brent crude, WTI crude, Russian EPSO crude, and Russian Urals crude are $68.47, $64.52, $63.69, and $65.49 per barrel respectively [1][2] - The month-on-month price changes for major oil products are as follows: Brent crude (+2.81%), WTI crude (+2.90%), Russian EPSO (+3.02%), and Russian Urals (0.00%) [1][2] - Year-to-date price changes from the beginning of 2025 to September 16, 2025, show Brent crude (-9.82%), WTI crude (-11.77%), Russian EPSO (-11.48%), and Russian Urals (-4.41%) [2] Oil Inventory Sector - The IEA, EIA, and OPEC predict global oil inventory changes for 2025 to be +195.06, +171.83, and -53.06 thousand barrels per day respectively, with adjustments from August predictions being +17.80, +9.25, and -17.83 thousand barrels per day [2] - The average forecast for global oil inventory changes in 2025 is +104.61 thousand barrels per day, an increase of +3.07 thousand barrels per day from the previous month [2] Oil Supply Sector - For September 2025, the IEA, EIA, and OPEC predict global oil supply to be 10,582.51, 10,552.82, and 10,460.46 million barrels per day respectively, with increases from 2024 supply being +267.18, +233.92, and +200.88 million barrels per day [3][4] - The 2026 oil supply predictions are 10,787.62, 10,664.34, and 10,618.42 million barrels per day, reflecting increases of +205.12, +111.53, and +157.96 million barrels per day from 2025 [3] Oil Demand Sector - The IEA, EIA, and OPEC forecast global oil demand for 2025 to be 10,387.45, 10,380.99, and 10,513.52 million barrels per day respectively, with year-on-year increases of +73.68, +89.62, and +129.47 million barrels per day [5] - For Q3 2025, the demand predictions are +93.54, +116.34, and +156.83 million barrels per day, with adjustments from August predictions being +40.99, +12.22, and -0.07 million barrels per day [5] Related Companies - Relevant listed companies include China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), and China National Petroleum Corporation (PetroChina) among others [6]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Report's Core View - Polyolefins are running weakly. The spot market of polyolefins is still mainly influenced by supply and demand. This summer's maintenance has been balanced. Currently, PE inventory is being slowly digested, and PP inventory has also improved. Last week, the production ratios of both decreased, supply contracted, market pressure eased, and the rebound of international crude oil prices also helped polyolefins stop falling. In the future, attention should be paid to the impact of the situation in the Middle East on crude oil against the increase of OPEC, as well as potential changes in the Fed's interest rate policy. In the short term, focus on the support of downstream stockpiling for raw materials [2] Group 3: Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - **LL Futures**: The previous day's closing prices for January, May, and September contracts were 7226, 7237, and 7176 respectively, with changes of -3, -4, and 26 and percentage changes of -0.04%, -0.06%, and 0.36%. The trading volumes were 178117, 4302, and 50, and the open interests were 517187, 33638, and 8053 with changes of -790, -638, and 0. The current spreads of January - May, May - September, and September - January were -11, 61, and -50 compared to previous values of -12, 91, and -79 [2] - **PP Futures**: The previous day's closing prices for January, May, and September contracts were 6948, 6971, and 6854 respectively, with changes of -1, 4, and 33 and percentage changes of -0.01%, 0.06%, and 0.48%. The trading volumes were 172820, 6722, and 447, and the open interests were 614906, 52117, and 2319 with changes of 4233, 1211, and -379. The current spreads of January - May, May - September, and September - January were -23, 117, and -94 compared to previous values of -18, 146, and -128 [2] Raw Material & Spot Market - **Raw Materials**: The current prices of methanol futures, Shandong propylene, South China propane, PP recycled materials, North China powder, and mulch film were 2408 yuan/ton, 6675 yuan/ton, 598 dollars/ton, 5600 yuan/ton, 6770 yuan/ton, and 8800 yuan/ton respectively. The previous values were 2400 yuan/ton, 6625 yuan/ton, 594 dollars/ton, 5600 yuan/ton, 6770 yuan/ton, and 8800 yuan/ton [2] - **Mid - stream**: For LL, the current prices in East China, North China, and South China markets were 7150 - 7700 yuan/ton, 7100 - 7450 yuan/ton, and 7350 - 7750 yuan/ton respectively. For PP, the current prices in East China, North China, and South China markets were 6750 - 6950 yuan/ton, 6700 - 6950 yuan/ton, and 6750 - 7000 yuan/ton respectively [2] Information - On Wednesday (September 10), the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures for October 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $63.67 per barrel, up $1.04 or 1.66% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $62.72 - $64.08. The settlement price of Brent crude oil futures for November 2025 on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $67.49 per barrel, up $1.10 or 1.66% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $66.66 - $67.78 [2]

Supply Side - The asphalt operating rate decreased by 1.2 percentage points week-on-week to 28.1%, which is 3.8 percentage points higher than the same period last year, continuing to decline and remaining at a relatively low level compared to recent years [1] - Domestic asphalt production in September is expected to be 2.686 million tons, an increase of 273,000 tons month-on-month, representing an 11.3% increase, and a year-on-year increase of 683,000 tons, or 34.1% [1] Demand Side - The operating rates in most downstream industries for asphalt decreased last week, with road asphalt operating rate dropping by 0.83 percentage points to 27.5%, reaching the lowest level in recent years, constrained by funding and adverse weather conditions in some regions [1] - National shipment volume decreased by 0.11% week-on-week to 263,500 tons, remaining at a neutral to low level [1] Inventory - Asphalt refinery inventory decreased compared to last week but is still at the lowest level for the same period in recent years [1] Industry Dynamics - Chevron has been allowed to resume oil extraction in Venezuela, which may reduce the discount for China to purchase asphalt raw materials [1] - This week, Dongming Petrochemical and other facilities plan to switch to asphalt production, with improved weather in the south supporting demand, while heavy rainfall in some northern regions and funding constraints lead to cautious market sentiment [1] - OPEC+ plans to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in October, gradually lifting the secondary production limit of 1.65 million barrels per day, with recent significant declines in crude oil futures prices weakening cost support for asphalt [1] Market Recommendation - Given the weak supply and demand for asphalt, and the futures price having dropped to the lower end of the fluctuation range, it is recommended to temporarily take profits and exit short positions [1] Futures Market - Today, the asphalt futures contract 2511 rose by 0.88% to 3,450 yuan/ton, remaining above the 5-day moving average, with a minimum price of 3,421 yuan/ton and a maximum price of 3,457 yuan/ton, while open interest increased by 2,860 to 244,770 contracts [1] - In terms of basis, the mainstream market price in Shandong has risen to 3,530 yuan/ton, while the basis for asphalt contract 11 has dropped to 80 yuan/ton, remaining at a neutral to high level [1]

Oil Price Overview - As of September 5, 2025, international oil prices have declined, with Brent crude settling at $65.50 per barrel (-2.93%) and WTI at $61.87 per barrel (-3.34%) [2][4] - The decline in oil prices is attributed to geopolitical risks, including Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers, and market reactions to the upcoming OPEC+ meeting, which has agreed to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in October [2][3] U.S. Oil Supply and Demand - U.S. crude oil production decreased to 13.423 million barrels per day as of August 29, 2025, down by 16,000 barrels per day [3] - The number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. increased to 414, while the number of hydraulic fracturing fleets rose to 164 [3] - U.S. refinery crude processing decreased to 16.869 million barrels per day, with a refinery utilization rate of 94.30%, down by 0.3 percentage points [3] U.S. Oil Inventory - Total U.S. crude oil inventory increased to 825 million barrels, up by 2.924 million barrels (+0.36%) as of August 29, 2025 [4] - Strategic oil reserves rose to 405 million barrels (+0.13%), while commercial crude oil stocks increased to 421 million barrels (+0.58%) [4] - Gasoline and diesel inventories showed mixed trends, with gasoline down by 379,500 barrels (-1.71%) and diesel up by 168,100 barrels (+1.47%) [4] Offshore Drilling Services - The number of global offshore self-elevating drilling rigs decreased to 372, with reductions in Africa, the Middle East, and other regions [3] - The number of global floating drilling rigs increased to 133, with notable increases in Europe, South America, and other regions [3] Related Companies - Key companies in the sector include China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), and China National Petroleum Corporation (PetroChina) [4]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating - Unspecified 2) Core View of the Report - The asphalt market has limited contradictions, and spot prices remain stable. The overall supply - demand situation of asphalt is weak, with low inventory and a continuous de - stocking trend at refineries and in the social sector. The cost of asphalt is still supported by short - term volatile and strong crude oil prices, but there is potential downward pressure on the oil market due to possible further OPEC production increases. The asphalt market lacks fundamental drivers, and attention should be paid to the negative impact of falling oil prices on the futures market after the rebound of the futures price [1]. - The strategy for asphalt is a unilateral oscillation, and there are no strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, or options trading [2]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Analysis - On September 3, the closing price of the main asphalt futures contract BU2510 in the afternoon session was 3,550 yuan/ton, down 0.36% from the previous day's settlement price. The open interest was 93,085 lots, a decrease of 12,775 lots compared to the previous day, and the trading volume was 101,178 lots, a decrease of 51,331 lots compared to the previous day [1]. - The spot settlement prices of heavy - traffic asphalt according to Zhuochuang Information are as follows: 3,806 - 4,086 yuan/ton in Northeast China, 3,510 - 3,820 yuan/ton in Shandong, 3,490 - 3,540 yuan/ton in South China, and 3,560 - 3,750 yuan/ton in East China. The spot price of asphalt in the Shandong market rose slightly, while prices in other regions remained generally stable [1]. Strategy - Unilateral: Oscillation - Inter - period: None - Inter - variety: None - Spot - futures: None - Options: None [2] Figures - The report includes figures related to asphalt spot prices in different regions (Shandong, East China, South China, North China, Southwest China, and Northwest China), asphalt futures prices (index, main contract, near - month contract, and near - month spread), futures trading volume and open interest (unilateral and main contract), domestic asphalt production (weekly, independent refineries, and in different regions), domestic asphalt consumption (road, waterproofing, coking, and ship fuel), and asphalt inventories (refinery and social) [3]