Variety Views Stock Index Futures - On September 26, the three major A-share indices all pulled back. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.65%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 1.76%, and the ChiNext Index declined 2.60%. The trading volume of the two markets exceeded 2.1 trillion yuan, a decrease of over 200 billion yuan from the previous day [1] - The CSI 300 Index encountered resistance and fluctuated on September 26, closing at 4550.05, down 43.44 from the previous day [2] Coke and Coking Coal - On September 26, the weighted index of coke was weak, closing at 1710.3, down 48.5 from the previous day [3] - The weighted index of coking coal trended weakly on September 26, closing at 1207.0 yuan, down 32.4 from the previous day [4] - For coke, port spot prices rose, with the price at Rizhao Port up 10 yuan/ton. Supply - rising coking coal prices increased costs for coke enterprises, squeezing profit margins, but production enthusiasm remained. Demand - steel mills' overall operation remained high, and rigid demand for coke increased as holidays approached, but terminal consumption was average with steel inventory accumulation, so overall restocking was expected to be limited [5] - For coking coal, prices in some regions changed. Supply - most mines in production areas operated normally, traders were actively buying, demand was good, and coal mine shipments were smooth, with online auctions generally showing an upward trend [5] Zhengzhou Sugar - Last Friday, ICE raw sugar futures fluctuated slightly and closed slightly higher. Due to the approaching long holiday, both long and short positions reduced to avoid risks, and the Zhengzhou Sugar 2601 contract fluctuated and closed slightly lower in the night session on September 26. As of the week ending September 23, speculators increased their net short positions in ICE raw sugar futures and options by 22,260 contracts to 168,357 contracts [5] Rubber - Due to market concerns about the impact of tariffs on the European auto industry and the holiday effect, long - position liquidation pressured Shanghai rubber futures to fall on September 26. As of September 26, Shanghai Futures Exchange's natural rubber inventory decreased by 8852 tons to 187,972 tons, and futures warehouse receipts decreased by 5500 tons to 149,420 tons. The inventory of 20 - grade rubber decreased by 1713 tons to 47,982 tons, and futures warehouse receipts decreased by 1611 tons to 42,942 tons [6] Palm Oil - On the night of September 26, palm oil futures continued to trade in a narrow range, with prices rebounding slightly from the daytime close but still within the daytime price range. The main contract P2601 closed with a small positive K - line, at 9278, up 0.45% from the daytime close. From September 1 - 25, 2025, Malaysia's palm oil yield per unit area decreased by 3.19% month - on - month, the oil extraction rate decreased by 0.18% month - on - month, and production decreased by 4.14% month - on - month [6][7] Soybean Meal - Internationally, on September 26, CBOT soybean futures fluctuated. Argentina resumed the export tax on grains and by - products after a two - day suspension. Brazil's ANEC lowered the estimated soybean exports for September from 7.53 million tons to 7.15 million tons. Domestically, on September 26, the main soybean meal M2601 contract closed at 2937 yuan/ton, down 1.01%. Chinese buyers actively ordered Argentine soybeans, improving the long - term supply situation. Currently, the arrival of imported soybeans in China is still high, and the soybean crushing volume of major oil mills has remained above 2.3 million tons for four consecutive weeks, resulting in a large output of soybean meal. In the short term, soybean meal supply is abundant [7] Live Hogs - On September 26, live hog futures trended weakly. The main LH2511 contract closed at 12,575 yuan/ton, down 0.87%. Currently, production capacity is being released intensively, with group farms accelerating the slaughter of standard hogs and individual pig farmers more willing to sell. Traditional demand is approaching the peak season, and pre - holiday stocking enthusiasm has increased, but market consumption has not met expectations and is not enough to strongly support prices [8] Shanghai Copper - The expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut has been strengthening, and the US dollar index has declined. China will implement more active consumption - expansion policies, and with the arrival of the traditional consumption peak season, the outlook for the copper industry has improved, with downstream copper product production expected to pick up significantly, and refined copper demand may increase significantly. In terms of inventory, with positive consumption expectations and the development of power and new energy industries, the previously accumulated social inventory may gradually decrease, and copper prices are expected to rise [8] Iron Ore - On September 26, the main iron ore 2601 contract fell 1.74% to close at 790 yuan. Iron ore shipments decreased while arrivals increased, and pig iron production remained high. As pre - holiday restocking nears the end, steel mills' purchasing pace has slowed down, and the upward space for iron ore may be limited. In the short term, iron ore prices will fluctuate [8] Asphalt - On September 26, the main asphalt 2511 contract rose 0.7% to close at 3450 yuan. Asphalt production capacity utilization increased month - on - month, social inventory continued to decline, while refinery inventory pressure increased, and shipments continued to rise. In the north, pre - holiday construction rush still supports demand to some extent, but in the south, heavy rainfall has weakened demand. In the short term, asphalt prices will fluctuate [9] Logs - On September 26, the 2511 log contract opened at 806, with a low of 805, a high of 810, and closed at 808.5, with a reduction of 668 lots. The futures price rebounded above the 10 - day moving average of 805. Pay attention to the support at the 800 mark and the resistance at 815 - 820. Spot prices in Shandong and Jiangsu remained unchanged. There is no major contradiction in the supply - demand relationship, with a game between strong expectations and weak reality, and spot trading is weak. Pay attention to spot prices during the peak season, import data, inventory changes, and market sentiment [9] Cotton - On the night of September 26, the main Zhengzhou cotton contract closed at 13,400 yuan/ton. Cotton inventory decreased by 186 lots from the previous day. The price of machine - picked cotton is between 6.15 - 6.5 yuan per kilogram [10] Steel - Recently, typhoons in South China and the upcoming double - holiday have affected construction site demand. However, as the weather cools down, steel demand may recover after the holiday. Since mid - September, there have been many market rumors, causing the futures price to rise rapidly, but now there is a lack of further upward momentum. Recently, rebar production has resumed, so there is still pressure on steel prices. If downstream demand recovers more than expected in October, steel prices may rise further. The "15th Five - Year Plan" content will also affect the futures price. Pay attention to peak - season demand, coal mine safety inspections, overseas tariffs, and domestic macro and industrial policies [10] Alumina - Due to the rainy season in Guinea, bauxite shipments remain low, which is reflected in the domestic arrival data. Northern Chinese bauxite mines have not resumed production, and only some compliant capacities are expected to resume by the end of the year due to environmental protection policies. Although bauxite inventory has decreased slightly, the absolute inventory is still high, and bauxite supply is still abundant. Meanwhile, the weakening alumina price has increased the price - cutting intention of alumina plants. In the short term, bauxite prices may remain weakly volatile. The core factor leading the alumina price is still oversupply. Currently, domestic operating capacity remains high, and recently imported alumina from overseas has arrived in large quantities, increasing inventory and causing prices to fall both at home and abroad. In the short term, the price may trend weakly [11] Shanghai Aluminum - Fundamentally, the supply of alumina, the raw material, is still excessive, and the spot price is close to the cost line and at a low level. Electrolytic aluminum plants have good profit margins and are enthusiastic about production. On the supply side, previously replaced capacity projects have gradually been completed and put into operation, and with the release of new capacity, the operating capacity of electrolytic aluminum has increased slightly again, and high - level operation may lead to a slight increase in domestic electrolytic aluminum supply. On the demand side, positive consumption - expansion policies have improved the outlook for aluminum product consumption, and the improvement of downstream production will boost aluminum demand. Overall, the fundamentals of Shanghai aluminum may be in a stage of slightly increasing supply and rising demand [11]

Summary of Organic Silicon Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The organic silicon industry is experiencing a significant shift in global production capacity towards China, with projections indicating that by 2025, China's organic silicon monomer capacity will account for 77.33% of the global total, an increase of 10.39% from 2021 [1][2][3] - China's dependency on imports of polysiloxane has decreased to below 5%, primarily importing high-end and specialty products [1][2] - The industry is facing a slowdown in capacity growth, with no new capacity expected to be released in 2025 [2][3] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The operating rate in the organic silicon industry has declined, with a reported rate of 76.15% in the first three quarters of the year [1][3] - DMC prices have reached a near ten-year low due to rapid supply growth and limited demand increase, with prices dropping to 10,200 RMB/ton [1][4][10] - The consumption structure of downstream products is changing, with the demand for silicone rubber decreasing to 59% by 2024, while silicone oil demand is increasing to 38.77% [1][7] Export Trends - China's polysiloxane exports have shown a slowdown, with a 1.47% year-on-year increase in the first eight months of 2025, maintaining a high export dependency of 21.23% [1][9] - The global economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions are impacting export growth rates [9] Price and Profitability - DMC prices have fluctuated significantly, with a notable drop in profitability across the industry. The average loss for DMC products reached 1,204 RMB/ton by September 2025, an increase in loss compared to the previous year [12] - Major companies in the organic silicon sector have reported a decline in net profits, with some companies like Hesheng Silicon experiencing losses for the first time [12] Future Outlook - The organic silicon industry is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.17% over the next five years, with new capacity primarily located in Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang [2][13] - The demand for organic silicon in sectors such as electric vehicles, medical applications, and electronics is projected to grow significantly, driven by technological advancements and increasing market penetration [14][21] - The overall market for organic silicon is anticipated to maintain growth, despite challenges in traditional sectors like construction [22][23] Key Challenges - The industry faces challenges such as overcapacity, fluctuating prices, and competition, which may lead to further market volatility [15][18] - The potential for new projects to restart could impact supply-demand balance, leading to cyclical fluctuations in the market [15] Conclusion - The organic silicon industry is at a critical juncture, with significant shifts in production capacity, changing demand dynamics, and evolving market conditions. The focus on high-end applications and the integration of new technologies will be crucial for future growth and stability in the sector [18][19]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - In Q4, asphalt is expected to continue its wide - range oscillatory trend, mainly due to the game between fundamentals and the cost side. The high production on the supply side will offset the positive support from the improved demand driven by terminal rush - work at the beginning of Q4. Crude oil lacks directional guidance under the dual influence of fundamentals and geopolitics, with OPEC+ production increase and the end of the demand peak season strengthening the expectation of supply surplus in Q4, while geopolitical fluctuations provide intermittent support for oil prices. It is recommended to focus on the BU2512 contract in the range of 3,250 - 3,550 yuan/ton [50]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - In Q3, asphalt showed an oscillatory and weakening trend under the combined influence of the cost side and fundamentals. The weak operation of crude oil due to OPEC+ production increase weakened cost support, and nationwide heavy rainfall hindered terminal construction, resulting in high social inventory and a lack of upward drive for the market. Overall, asphalt mainly fluctuated with crude oil in Q3 [6]. 3.2 Macroeconomic Analysis - **Geopolitical Impact**: Frequent geopolitical events caused intermittent disturbances to oil prices. Meetings between the US and Russian presidents, threats of sanctions from the US, suspension of Russia - Ukraine negotiations, and threats of tariff hikes on Russian oil buyers by the US and Europe all affected the oil market. In the future, geopolitics is expected to remain a major influencing factor for oil prices in Q4 [9]. - **OPEC+ Production Policy**: OPEC+ completed a 2.2 million barrels per day production increase one year ahead of schedule in September and initiated a new round of production increase starting in October. The over - expected production increase demonstrated OPEC+'s determination to regain market share. OPEC+ also plans to compensate for 4.779 million barrels per day of excess production by July 2026, with Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Russia having specific compensation plans. However, Kazakhstan's failure to effectively implement production cuts may lead to concerns about an internal price war within OPEC+ [10][12]. 3.3 Supply - Demand Analysis - **Supply Side**: From July to August, domestic asphalt production totaled 5.0346 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.9173 million tons. The weekly production in September reached a new high for the year, and the planned production of local refineries in October is expected to increase by 9% month - on - month and 46% year - on - year. The refinery operating rate increased steadily in Q3 and rose rapidly in September. It is expected that asphalt production will be high in the early part of Q4 and then decline as refineries enter the maintenance phase [13][19]. - **Demand Side**: From July to August, domestic asphalt shipments totaled 3.649 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.187 million tons (5.4% year - on - year increase). The weekly shipments showed a U - shaped trend in Q3, with demand weakening from July to August due to rainfall and rebounding in September. The utilization rate of modified asphalt production capacity remained stable and increased, reaching 18.94% as of September 22, a year - on - year increase of 0.86 percentage points. However, as the demand peak season ends, both demand and production capacity utilization may face downward pressure [21][24]. - **Import and Export**: From July to August, asphalt imports totaled 0.6497 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.0262 million tons, with a relatively stable average import price. Exports totaled 0.1365 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 0.0659 million tons, and the average export price increased slightly [30][34]. - **Inventory**: Both factory and social inventories of asphalt showed a downward trend in Q3. Factory inventory reached 0.658 million tons as of September 26, a year - on - year decrease of 0.265 million tons (40.27% year - on - year decrease). Social inventory decreased after rainfall ended in August. In Q4, both are expected to continue the seasonal de - stocking trend [38][42]. - **Price Spread**: In Q3, the crack spread of asphalt remained high and oscillated within a narrow range, while the diluted processing profit of asphalt was at a low level in recent years, which restricted the release of local refinery production capacity. In Q4, the crack spread is expected to remain high as demand enters the off - season [47].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views Lithium - Yesterday, the lithium carbonate futures market oscillated slightly stronger, driven by the strength of lithium - battery stocks and the overall sentiment of the non - ferrous sector. The project of Tibet Mining's Zabuye Salt Lake has been put into operation, but the short - term impact on supply is limited. - Production data has increased slightly, with new projects and lithium spodumene toll - processing contributing to the increase. Demand is steadily optimistic, and the whole industry chain is de - stocking. - In the short term, the supply path is clear, and the trading space is weakened. The strong demand in the peak season supports the price, and the futures market is expected to oscillate and consolidate, with the main price center of reference in the range of 70,000 - 75,000 yuan per ton [2]. Stainless Steel - Yesterday, the stainless - steel futures market oscillated slightly higher, while the spot market was cautious. The Fed's interest - rate cut has been implemented, and the nickel - ore price is firm. The 9 - month crude - steel production is expected to increase, mainly in the 300 - series. - The demand improvement in the peak season is not obvious, and the social inventory is slowly decreasing. In the short term, the market will mainly oscillate and adjust, with the main operating range of 12,800 - 13,200 yuan per ton [6]. Nickel - Yesterday, the Shanghai nickel futures market continued to oscillate strongly, and the spot price also increased. The Indonesian nickel - mining association's stance is positive but has limited impact. - The refined - nickel spot trading is average, the ore price is firm, and the nickel - iron price has declined. The demand for stainless steel is weak, while the demand for nickel sulfate has improved. - In the short term, the market will maintain range - bound oscillations, with the main reference range of 120,000 - 125,000 yuan per ton [8]. Zinc - Since September, Shanghai zinc has been relatively weak in the non - ferrous sector due to the expectation of loose supply. The supply side is loose, with increasing imports and high smelting rates. The demand side shows differentiation between domestic and foreign markets. - In the short term, the price may rise due to macro - drivers, but the upward rebound needs demand improvement and continuous improvement of interest - rate cut expectations. The market is expected to oscillate, with the main reference range of 21,500 - 22,500 yuan per ton [11]. Copper - Freeport's announcement of the Grasberg mine accident has intensified concerns about the tight supply of global copper mines. The macro - environment is positive, with expected interest - rate cuts. - The copper demand may weaken marginally in the second half of the year, but the supply shortage at the mine end supports the copper price. In the long - term, the supply - demand contradiction provides support, and the short - term price is rising due to mine - end disturbances. The main support level is 81,000 - 81,500 yuan per ton [13]. Tin - The actual supply of tin ore remains tight, and the smelting processing fee is low. The demand is weak, and although AI and photovoltaic industries drive some consumption, it cannot make up for the decline in traditional consumption. - The supply side supports the tin price, which continues to oscillate at a high level, with the operating range of 265,000 - 285,000 yuan per ton [15]. Aluminum Alloy - Yesterday, the casting - aluminum - alloy futures price oscillated with the aluminum price. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the cost is high. The demand is in a mild recovery, and the pre - holiday stocking supports the price. - The short - term ADC12 price will maintain high - level oscillations, with the main contract reference range of 20,200 - 20,600 yuan per ton [17]. Aluminum - The alumina futures price rebounded slightly, but the market is in a pattern of "high supply, high inventory, and weak demand". The supply pressure is high, and the demand is weak. The short - term spot price will be under pressure, with the main contract oscillating in the range of 2,850 - 3,150 yuan per ton. - For aluminum, the Fed's interest - rate cut has affected the market sentiment. The supply pressure exists, and the demand in the peak season and pre - holiday stocking support the price. The inventory has shown a positive signal. The short - term price will oscillate at a high level after a decline, with the main contract reference range of 20,600 - 21,000 yuan per ton [18]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Lithium - **Price and Basis**: The average prices of SMM battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide have decreased slightly, while the CIF price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide in China, Japan, and South Korea has increased. The basis and some monthly spreads have changed [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production, demand, and imports of lithium carbonate increased, while the inventory decreased. The production capacity in September increased, and the operating rate in August also rose [2]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Basis**: The prices of 304/2B stainless - steel coils in Wuxi and Foshan have changed, and the basis and some monthly spreads have also changed. The raw - material prices are mostly stable [6]. - **Fundamental Data**: The production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China has decreased, while the imports and exports have changed. The social inventory of the 300 - series has increased slightly, and the SHFE warehouse receipts have decreased [6]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: The prices of SMM 1 electrolytic nickel, 1 Jinchuan nickel, and 1 imported nickel have increased, and the basis and some monthly spreads have changed. The cost of producing electrowon nickel from different raw materials has also changed [8]. - **Supply and Inventory**: China's refined - nickel production has increased, while imports have decreased. The SHFE inventory and social inventory have increased, and the LME inventory is stable [8]. Zinc - **Price and Spread**: The price of SMM 0 zinc ingot has increased, and the basis, import loss, and monthly spreads have changed [11]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production and imports of refined zinc increased, while exports decreased. The operating rates of downstream industries have changed, and the social and LME inventories have decreased [11]. Copper - **Price and Basis**: The prices of SMM 1 electrolytic copper, SMM wet - process copper, etc. have increased significantly, and the basis, refined - scrap spread, and other indicators have changed [13]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production and imports of electrolytic copper decreased. The operating rates of copper - rod production have increased, and the inventories in different regions have changed [13]. Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: The prices of SMM 1 tin and Yangtze 1 tin have increased, and the basis and some monthly spreads have changed [15]. - **Fundamental Data (Monthly)**: In July, the imports of tin ore decreased, while the production and imports of refined tin increased. The exports of refined tin and Indonesian refined tin decreased [15]. - **Inventory Changes**: The SHEF inventory, social inventory, and SHEF warehouse receipts have decreased, while the LME inventory has increased [15]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spread**: The prices of SMM ADC12 aluminum alloy in different regions have increased slightly, and the refined - scrap spreads in different regions have decreased. The monthly spreads have changed [17]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production of recycled and primary aluminum alloy ingots, and the production of scrap aluminum have changed. The imports and exports of un - wrought aluminum alloy ingots have increased. The operating rates of different - sized recycled - aluminum alloy enterprises and primary - aluminum alloy enterprises have changed, and the inventory has increased slightly [17]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: The price of SMM A00 aluminum has decreased, and the prices of alumina in different regions have mostly decreased. The import loss, basis, and monthly spreads have changed [18]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production of alumina and electrolytic aluminum increased, while the imports and exports of electrolytic aluminum changed. The operating rates of downstream aluminum industries have changed, and the social and LME inventories of electrolytic aluminum have decreased [18].

Core Viewpoint - The asphalt futures market is experiencing a slight upward trend, with the main contract increasing by 1.27% to 3439.00 yuan/ton as of September 25 [1] Industry Summary - As of the week ending September 24, the capacity utilization rate of 92 asphalt refineries in China was 42.0%, an increase of 5.7% week-on-week. The weekly asphalt production reached 701,000 tons, up 15.5% from the previous week [2] - The sample shipment volume from 54 domestic asphalt enterprises was 496,000 tons for the week ending September 23, reflecting a 9.0% increase week-on-week [2] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange reported that the warehouse receipts for petroleum asphalt futures were 18,940 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day, while the factory warehouse receipts decreased by 2,140 tons to 37,040 tons [2] Institutional Perspectives - Guosen Futures noted that the daily operating load of asphalt in China was 45.03% as of September 24, a decrease of 3.80% from the previous Wednesday. The demand side shows weak characteristics, with many road construction projects experiencing delays, leading to a slow consumption pace of asphalt. Overall demand remains weak, with downstream users and traders adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach, primarily purchasing as needed. Recent fluctuations in international crude oil prices are influencing asphalt futures prices [3] - Jianxin Futures indicated that expectations of a shift to residual oil production by Haishi Chemical and some refineries' plans to reduce output may cut supply. However, the asphalt production plans of Jiangsu Xinhai Chemical and Shandong Shengxing Chemical are being implemented, alongside stable operations at Jin Cheng Chemical and Dongming Chemical. This is expected to lead to a continued increase in the operating load of asphalt facilities. Demand remains stable, with northern and central markets benefiting from favorable weather and project acceleration, while southern regions are affected by typhoon weather [3]

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating Group 2: Core Views - This week, copper prices fluctuated widely around 80,000 yuan. Before the interest - rate meeting, the market's profit - taking sentiment led to a decline in copper prices. The copper fundamentals remained resilient with increased downstream orders after the price drop. Consider mid - term long positions below 79,000 - 79,500 yuan or selling put options below 78,000 yuan [1] - Aluminum supply increased slightly, downstream开工 improved, and inventory was expected to decline in September. Hold long positions at low prices and pay attention to inter - month and domestic - foreign reverse arbitrage [1][2] - Zinc prices moved down in oscillation. Supply was affected by TC changes, and demand was seasonally weak domestically and faced some resistance overseas. Hold short positions and partially take profits on domestic - foreign positive arbitrage [6] - Nickel's supply remained high, demand was weak, and inventory increased. The short - term fundamentals were weak, but macro - policies and Indonesian policies had some impact [7] - Stainless steel's supply was expected to increase slightly, demand was mainly for rigid needs, and inventory decreased. The fundamentals were weak, and there was some price - supporting motivation from policies [7] - Lead prices rose due to macro factors. Supply was affected by various factors, demand improved slightly, and prices were expected to oscillate between 16,800 - 17,200 yuan next week [9] - Tin prices oscillated widely. Supply was expected to recover marginally, demand was mainly rigid, and short - term supply - demand was weak. Suggest short - term waiting and light - shorting above 275,000 yuan/ton [12] - Industrial silicon production in some regions was expected to adjust, with short - term tight balance and long - term price oscillation at the cycle bottom [15] - Lithium carbonate prices oscillated strongly. Raw - material suppliers were reluctant to sell, and demand was supported by pre - holiday stocking. The market was in an over - capacity stage with some supply disruptions [17] Group 3: Summary by Metal Copper - This week, the spot price of Shanghai copper, the spread between waste and refined copper, inventory, and import profitability showed various changes. The copper price was affected by market sentiment, fundamentals, and macro policies. Consider mid - term long positions below 79,000 - 79,500 yuan or selling put options below 78,000 yuan [1] Aluminum - Aluminum prices, inventory, and import profitability changed. Supply increased slightly, downstream开工 improved, and inventory was expected to decline in September. Hold long positions at low prices and pay attention to inter - month and domestic - foreign reverse arbitrage [1][2] Zinc - Zinc prices, inventory, and import profitability were in flux. Supply was affected by TC changes, and demand was seasonally weak domestically and faced some resistance overseas. Hold short positions and partially take profits on domestic - foreign positive arbitrage [6] Nickel - Nickel prices, import profitability, and inventory changed. Supply remained high, demand was weak, and inventory increased. The short - term fundamentals were weak, but macro - policies and Indonesian policies had some impact [7] Stainless Steel - Stainless steel prices were stable. Supply was expected to increase slightly, demand was mainly for rigid needs, and inventory decreased. The fundamentals were weak, and there was some price - supporting motivation from policies [7] Lead - Lead prices rose due to macro factors. Supply was affected by factors such as scrap battery supply and smelting profit, demand improved slightly, and prices were expected to oscillate between 16,800 - 17,200 yuan next week [9] Tin - Tin prices oscillated widely. Supply was expected to recover marginally, demand was mainly rigid, and short - term supply - demand was weak. Suggest short - term waiting and light - shorting above 275,000 yuan/ton [12] Industrial Silicon - Industrial silicon production in some regions was expected to adjust, with short - term tight balance due to production resumption in Southwest China and Hesheng, and long - term price oscillation at the cycle bottom due to over - capacity [15] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate prices oscillated strongly. Raw - material suppliers were reluctant to sell, and demand was supported by pre - holiday stocking. The market was in an over - capacity stage with some supply disruptions [17]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the real estate industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report indicates that new housing transaction areas have shown a month-on-month increase, while real estate development investment has decreased year-on-year from January to August 2025 [3] - The report highlights that the decline in housing prices has been consistent since 2022, with a significant drop in both new and second-hand housing prices across 70 cities, although the rate of decline has started to narrow due to supportive policies [5][16] - It emphasizes that the relationship between population growth and housing prices is not straightforward, as effective housing demand driven by economic development and income growth is crucial for influencing prices [5][25] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The real estate market has entered a downward trend since 2022, with new and second-hand housing prices experiencing a decline for over 40 months [5][16] - As of August 2025, the new housing price index across 70 cities has decreased by 3.0% year-on-year, while the second-hand housing price index has dropped by 5.5% [16][20] Population Impact - The report concludes that population factors are long-term variables with limited mid-term impact on housing prices, as the marginal changes in housing prices are influenced more by monetary policy, supply-demand relationships, and economic expectations [25][39] - A regression analysis across several developed countries shows that housing price indices do not have a significant correlation with population growth rates [40][42] International Experience - The report draws parallels with international experiences, noting that stable fiscal and monetary policies are essential for stabilizing housing prices after declines [6][46] - It cites examples from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, where coordinated fiscal and monetary policies have successfully supported housing market recovery after significant downturns [46][49] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on real estate companies with strong credit ratings and solid fundamentals in urban areas, such as China Overseas Development and Poly Developments [7] - It also suggests that companies excelling in both residential and commercial real estate, as well as those providing high-quality property management services, are well-positioned for growth [7]

Core Viewpoint - Recent surge in international gold prices reaching a historical high of $3749.27 per ounce and silver prices nearing $44 per ounce has sparked discussions about a potential new bull market in commodities [1][3] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The primary driver behind the recent rise in gold prices is the strong market expectation for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, despite Chairman Powell's cautious stance on rapid policy adjustments [3] - The overall commodity market is showing signs of recovery, with international oil prices steadily rising and industrial metal prices rebounding from previous lows [3][4] - The fundamental price fluctuations in commodities are rooted in the dynamic balance of supply and demand, influenced by global supply chain restructuring and extreme weather conditions [4] Group 2: Supply and Demand Factors - On the supply side, insufficient investment in the mining and energy sectors over the past few years has limited capacity release, leading to structural supply gaps [4] - For instance, major copper mining companies are expected to cover only 3% of the demand growth from 2023 to 2024, while demand from sectors like renewable energy is growing at 8%-10% [4] - Demand is bolstered by various national "new infrastructure" and "energy transition" plans, particularly in China and Europe, which are driving the need for industrial commodities [6] Group 3: Policy and Monetary Environment - Global consensus on "stabilizing growth" has led to increased support for infrastructure and manufacturing investments, significantly impacting industrial commodity demand [6] - The U.S. plans to invest $369 billion in clean energy over the next decade, creating long-term demand for commodities [6] - The end of the interest rate hike cycle by major central banks and expectations of future rate cuts are contributing to a weaker dollar, which enhances the relative value of commodities [7] Group 4: Short-term Catalysts - Geopolitical tensions and inventory cycle changes can amplify commodity price volatility, acting as catalysts for a bull market [9] - Current geopolitical issues, such as tensions in the Middle East, have affected oil transport safety, leading to oil prices exceeding $90 per barrel [9] - Low inventory levels across major commodities, including a significant drop in U.S. crude oil inventories, suggest that any marginal improvement in demand could lead to a price surge [9] Group 5: Strategic Recommendations - Companies in the commodity sector should focus on understanding cyclical changes and leverage tools like futures and options to hedge against price volatility [11] - Emphasizing the importance of digital transformation in risk management, companies can enhance decision-making accuracy and operational efficiency through integrated solutions [13][14]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report doesn't provide an overall investment rating for the industry. However, the mid - term outlook for most energy and chemical products is "shock - weakening", with a few in "shock" status [3][6][8][11][12]. 2. Core Viewpoints - Geopolitical concerns have reignited, and the supply pressure on crude oil continues. The geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine has escalated, and the market is worried about Russia's crude oil supply. Meanwhile, OPEC+ is accelerating production increases, and the later period will face the dual pressures of the peak and decline of refinery operations and OPEC+ production increases [1][6]. - Most chemical trade data shows that imports of most varieties have declined year - on - year, while imports of methanol, PX, and pure benzene have increased. Exports of PVC, PE, PP, and styrene have performed well. The chemical chain valuation has been slightly compressed recently, and the rebound of crude oil may trigger the replenishment demand of the industrial chain, leading to the stabilization of chemical product prices [2]. - The overall energy and chemical industry will continue the pattern of shock and consolidation [3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Quotes and Views 3.1.1 Crude Oil - **Viewpoint**: Geopolitical concerns have reignited, and supply pressure continues. - **Main Logic**: Overnight oil prices rebounded. Geopolitical concerns dominated by the Russia - Ukraine situation are still fermenting, supporting the bottom of the range. API data shows that US crude oil and gasoline inventories decreased last week. Under the background of OPEC+ accelerating production increases, crude oil will face the dual pressures of the peak and decline of refinery operations and OPEC+ production increases in the later period. - **Outlook**: Oil prices are expected to fluctuate weakly, and attention should be paid to short - term geopolitical disturbances [6]. 3.1.2 Asphalt - **Viewpoint**: The asphalt - fuel oil price difference has declined rapidly. - **Main Logic**: Saudi Arabia promotes OPEC+ to continue increasing production, the US may impose tariffs on Russia, and Russia may stop exporting diesel, leading to a sharp rise in oil prices but limited increase in asphalt futures prices and compressed profits. The asphalt - fuel oil price difference has decreased rapidly, and the planned asphalt production in October has increased by 19% year - on - year. - **Outlook**: The absolute price of asphalt is over - estimated, and the asphalt monthly spread is expected to decline with the increase of warehouse receipts [8]. 3.1.3 High - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: Geopolitical disturbances drive the sharp rise of fuel oil futures prices. - **Main Logic**: Saudi Arabia promotes OPEC+ to continue increasing production, the US may impose tariffs on Russia, and Russia may stop exporting diesel, leading to a sharp rise in fuel oil futures prices. However, the demand for high - sulfur fuel oil is expected to deteriorate due to factors such as the increase in import tariffs, weak gasoline in the US, and low refinery operating rates. - **Outlook**: Geopolitical escalation will have a short - term impact on prices, and attention should be paid to changes in the Russia - Ukraine situation [9]. 3.1.4 Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Viewpoint**: Low - sulfur fuel oil fluctuates and rises following crude oil. - **Main Logic**: Low - sulfur fuel oil follows the rise of crude oil, but the pressure level of 3500 is effective in the short term. It faces negative factors such as the decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur substitution. The domestic refined oil supply pressure has increased, and it is expected to maintain a low - valuation operation. - **Outlook**: Affected by green fuel substitution and limited high - sulfur substitution demand space, but with a low current valuation, it fluctuates following crude oil [11]. 3.1.5 Methanol - **Viewpoint**: The increase in external procurement in the inland area boosts the methanol futures price to fluctuate. - **Main Logic**: The methanol futures price fluctuated on September 23. The increase in the external procurement demand of some olefin enterprises in Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi has supported the price. The inland inventory pressure is limited, but the port inventory pressure is still large in the near - term. Considering the high probability of overseas shutdown in the far - term, some funds still bet at low prices. - **Outlook**: Short - term shock [21]. 3.1.6 Urea - **Viewpoint**: The pattern of loose supply and demand is difficult to change, and the futures price continues to be under pressure along the cost line. - **Main Logic**: On September 23, the daily production and operating rate on the supply side remained high, the demand side lacked strong support, and the export expectation was weakening. - **Outlook**: The fundamentals of supply and demand remain loose. Before the festival, the demand is mainly for order collection, and the downstream transactions are moderately promoted. It is expected to fluctuate and wait for other positive factors [23]. 3.1.7 Ethylene Glycol (MEG) - **Viewpoint**: The downstream demand support is weak, and the supply - demand margin weakens. - **Main Logic**: The cost side has no obvious support, and the commodity atmosphere is not good. The overall supply remains high, and there is an expectation of inventory accumulation in the later period. - **Outlook**: The price fluctuates weakly, looking for support at the lower level [15][16]. 3.1.8 PX - **Viewpoint**: The supply - demand margin weakens, the demand is lower than expected, and the processing fee is under pressure. - **Main Logic**: Oil prices fluctuate at a low level, and the atmosphere in the energy and chemical sector is not good. The supply remains high, the downstream demand is still weak, and the processing fee is still under pressure. - **Outlook**: Shock - weakening [12]. 3.1.9 PTA - **Viewpoint**: The basis continues to weaken, and the willingness to hold goods is low. - **Main Logic**: The cost side fluctuates weakly, and the support is insufficient. The supply maintenance increases, but it still cannot effectively suppress market liquidity. The basis is still weak, and the processing fee has not improved significantly. - **Outlook**: Shock - weakening [12]. 3.1.10 Short - Fiber - **Viewpoint**: The inventory is slightly reduced, and the processing fee is firm. - **Main Logic**: The prices of upstream polyester raw materials fluctuate and weaken, and the cost support is insufficient. The supply is stable, the downstream production and sales are tepid, and the processing fee is firm. - **Outlook**: The absolute value of short - fiber fluctuates with raw materials, and it fluctuates weakly in the short term [18][19]. 3.1.11 Bottle - Chip - **Viewpoint**: The processing fee runs stably, and attention should be paid to contract negotiations. - **Main Logic**: The cost of upstream polyester raw materials weakens, and the absolute price of bottle - chips fluctuates and declines. The processing fee is relatively firm, and attention should be paid to the speculative replenishment demand of downstream at low prices. - **Outlook**: Shock - weakening, and the absolute value fluctuates with raw materials [19]. 3.1.12 PP - **Viewpoint**: The maintenance rate increases, and PP should pay attention to the support strength at the previous low. - **Main Logic**: Oil prices fluctuate. The plastic futures price declines in the short term, and the downstream transactions still increase. Although the downstream start - up in the peak season is slow, there is still some support for demand. The fundamentals of PP are still under pressure, and the supply side still has certain pressure. - **Outlook**: Short - term shock - weakening [26][27]. 3.1.13 Propylene (PL) - **Viewpoint**: It fluctuates following PP, and PL fluctuates and declines in the short term. - **Main Logic**: Traders in the market are generally bearish on the future market. Affected by the psychology of "buying on rising, not on falling", downstream pre - festival inventory - building willingness is general, and the market trading is dull. - **Outlook**: PL fluctuates weakly in the short term [27]. 3.1.14 Plastic (LLDPE) - **Viewpoint**: The downstream transactions still increase, and plastic fluctuates and declines. - **Main Logic**: Oil prices fluctuate. The plastic futures price declines in the short term, and the downstream transactions still increase. Although the downstream start - up in the peak season is slow, there is still some support for demand. The fundamentals of plastic are still under pressure, and the supply side still has certain pressure. - **Outlook**: The fundamental support is limited, and it fluctuates in the short term [25]. 3.1.15 Pure Benzene - **Viewpoint**: The future market expectation is still pessimistic, and pure benzene returns to decline. - **Main Logic**: At the beginning of the week, the inventory in East China ports decreased, and downstream had certain replenishment demand. However, after the positive news of interest rate cuts was realized, and affected by the postponement of pure benzene maintenance and import transactions, the prices of pure benzene and styrene declined. Pure benzene is difficult to destock before the end of the year, and the inventory accumulation is the most obvious in October. - **Outlook**: If the styrene maintenance is implemented from September to October, the pattern of pure benzene will return to the situation of oversupply and inventory accumulation [13][14]. 3.1.16 Styrene - **Viewpoint**: The fundamentals lack positive factors, and styrene resumes decline. - **Main Logic**: At the beginning of the week, the news of Zhejiang Petrochemical's maintenance boosted the sentiment of styrene. After the positive news of interest rate cuts was realized, and affected by the postponement of pure benzene maintenance and import transactions, the styrene price declined. The current contradiction of styrene is the high inventory of upstream and downstream, which is difficult to destock. The cost side of pure benzene also drags down the styrene price. - **Outlook**: The profit has reached a low level, and one can try to widen the styrene profit. The idea of shorting on rebounds remains unchanged [14][15]. 3.1.17 PVC - **Viewpoint**: The market sentiment has declined, and PVC should be cautiously bearish. - **Main Logic**: At the macro level, the domestic anti - involution policy is to be implemented, and overseas has entered the interest rate - cut cycle, so the market sentiment is prone to fluctuations. At the micro level, the fundamentals of PVC are under pressure, but the dynamic cost has increased, and the market sentiment may recover. - **Outlook**: PVC fluctuates, with pressure from the medium - and long - term fundamentals and support from the increase in dynamic cost and the recovery of market sentiment [29]. 3.1.18 Caustic Soda - **Viewpoint**: The expectation is strong, but the reality is weak, and the market fluctuates. - **Main Logic**: At the macro level, the domestic anti - involution policy is to be implemented, and overseas has entered the interest rate - cut cycle, so the market sentiment is prone to fluctuations. At the micro level, the fundamentals of caustic soda still have pressure, but the demand expectation is good. The support comes from the strong expectation of caustic soda inventory - building for the production of 4.8 million tons of alumina in Guangxi in Q1 2026. - **Outlook**: It fluctuates in the medium - and long - term. The spot price is weakly stable before the festival, and the market may rebound due to the strong inventory - building expectation for alumina production in Q4. If the inventory - building expectation is realized after the festival, the market may return to the weak reality [30]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring 3.2.1 Energy and Chemical Daily Index Monitoring - **Cross - Period Spread**: The report provides the cross - period spreads of various varieties such as Brent, Dubai, PX, PTA, etc., including the latest values and change values [32]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: It shows the basis and warehouse receipts of varieties like asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc., including the latest values and change values [33]. - **Cross - Variety Spread**: The cross - variety spreads of different categories are presented, such as 1 - month PP - 3MA, 1 - month TA - EG, etc., along with the latest values and change values [34]. 3.3 Commodity Index - **Comprehensive Index**: The commodity index, commodity 20 index, and industrial product index all declined on September 23, 2025, with declines of 0.73%, 0.75%, and 0.76% respectively [276]. - **Energy Index**: On September 23, 2025, the energy index was 1179.87, with a daily decline of 1.64%, a decline of 4.31% in the past 5 days, a decline of 4.01% in the past month, and a decline of 3.91% since the beginning of the year [278].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Copper - Short - term, the copper market has weak drivers, and the main contract of Shanghai copper fluctuates narrowly. Macroscopically, if subsequent inflation and employment data strengthen the expectation of interest rate cuts, copper prices may benefit. Fundamentally, it is in a state of "weak reality + stable expectation". In the medium - to - long - term, the supply - demand contradiction provides bottom support, and the center of copper prices will gradually rise. The main contract is expected to fluctuate between 79,000 - 81,000 yuan/ton [1]. Aluminum - For alumina, it is in a fundamental pattern of "high supply, high inventory, and weak demand", and this pattern is difficult to change fundamentally in the short term. The main contract is expected to fluctuate between 2,850 - 3,150 yuan/ton. For electrolytic aluminum, it is expected to maintain a volatile operation, and the main contract is expected to be in the range of 20,600 - 21,000 yuan/ton [3]. Aluminum Alloy - The spot price of aluminum alloy is expected to remain firm in the short term, the inventory accumulation rate will slow down, and the price difference between aluminum alloy and aluminum is expected to further converge. The short - term main contract is expected to operate in the range of 20,200 - 20,600 yuan/ton [5]. Zinc - Since September, Shanghai zinc has been relatively weak in the non - ferrous metal sector due to the expectation of loose supply. In the short term, the price may be driven by the macro - environment, but the upside space is limited. It is expected to fluctuate mainly, and the main contract is expected to be in the range of 21,500 - 22,500 yuan/ton [7]. Tin - The supply of tin ore remains tight, and the demand is weak. Tin prices are expected to continue to fluctuate at a high level, with the operating range of 265,000 - 285,000 yuan/ton [11]. Nickel - The macro - environment is weak, and there are disturbances in the ore end, but the actual impact is limited. The cost still has support. In the short term, there is no obvious supply - demand contradiction, but the inventory reduction rhythm has slowed down. The price is expected to fluctuate in the range of 119,000 - 124,000 yuan/ton [13]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel market is in a state where the downstream is replenishing goods moderately before the festival, but the overall transaction is based on rigid demand. The raw material price is firm, and the cost has support. The short - term disk is expected to adjust in a volatile manner, and the main contract is expected to be in the range of 12,800 - 13,200 yuan/ton [15]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate market is in a state of tight balance. The supply path is becoming clearer, and the trading space is weakening. The strong demand in the peak season provides support for the price. The short - term disk is expected to fluctuate and sort out, and the main price center is expected to be in the range of 70,000 - 75,000 yuan/ton [17]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper price was 80,010 yuan/ton, down 0.27% from the previous day. The SMM 1 electrolytic copper premium was 55 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton from the previous day. The refined - scrap price difference was 1,799 yuan/ton, down 3.93% [1]. Fundamental Data - In August, the electrolytic copper production was 117.15 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month; the import volume was 26.43 million tons, down 10.99% month - on - month [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum price was 20,680 yuan/ton, down 0.34% from the previous day. The import loss was 1,541 yuan/ton, up 242.3 yuan/ton from the previous day [3]. Fundamental Data - In August, the alumina production was 773.82 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month; the electrolytic aluminum production was 373.26 million tons, up 0.30% month - on - month [3]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 price was 20,850 yuan/ton, down 0.48% from the previous day. The month - to - month spread of 2511 - 2512 was - 25 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan/ton from the previous day [5]. Fundamental Data - In August, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 61.50 million tons, down 1.60% month - on - month; the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots was 27.10 million tons, up 1.88% month - on - month [5]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot price was 21,880 yuan/ton, down 0.32% from the previous day. The import loss was 3,145 yuan/ton, up 147.64 yuan/ton from the previous day [7]. Fundamental Data - In August, the refined zinc production was 62.62 million tons, up 3.88% month - on - month; the import volume was 2.57 million tons, up 43.30% month - on - month [7]. Tin Price and Spread - SMM 1 tin price was 270,700 yuan/ton, down 0.48% from the previous day. The import loss was 11,388.05 yuan/ton, up 1,007.77 yuan/ton from the previous day [11]. Fundamental Data - In July, the tin ore import was 10,278 tons, down 13.71% month - on - month; the SMM refined tin production was 15,940 tons, up 15.42% month - on - month [11]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price was 121,950 yuan/ton, down 0.61% from the previous day. The LME 0 - 3 spread was - 177 dollars/ton, up 2 dollars/ton from the previous day [13]. Fundamental Data - The domestic refined nickel production was 32,200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month; the import volume was 17,536 tons, down 8.46% month - on - month [13]. Stainless Steel Price and Spread - The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) was 13,100 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. The month - to - month spread of 2511 - 2512 was - 15 yuan/ton, up 65 yuan/ton from the previous day [15]. Fundamental Data - The production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China (43 companies) was 171.33 million tons, down 3.83% month - on - month; the import volume was 11.72 million tons, up 60.48% month - on - month [15]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Spread - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price was 73,850 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. The month - to - month spread of 2510 - 2511 was - 220 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton from the previous day [17]. Fundamental Data - In August, the lithium carbonate production was 85,240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month; the demand was 104,023 tons, up 8.25% month - on - month [17].