Core Viewpoint - Lithium carbonate futures prices experienced a significant decline, with the main contract closing at 78,960 yuan/ton on August 23, marking a cumulative drop of over 11% in the last four trading days [1][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The recent price drop is attributed to weak fundamentals, negative news, and profit-taking by investors [3]. - The core driver of the recent price surge was supply disruptions, but the subsequent price increase has begun to stimulate supply [3]. - Market sentiment has turned bearish, particularly following news of production resumption by Yichun Silver Lithium and a more than 30% month-on-month increase in lithium ore imports in July [4]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Analysis - As of August 21, lithium carbonate production was approximately 19,100 tons, a decrease of 842 tons from the previous week, primarily due to reductions in lithium mica and salt lake production [5]. - Social inventory of lithium carbonate decreased by 713 tons to around 141,500 tons, indicating a significant drawdown, although inventory levels remain high compared to the past year [5]. - Current market contradictions include halted production at key projects and potential license expirations for mining operations, which could lead to further supply constraints [5]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the market remains in a loose supply-demand balance, with short-term price pressures likely [6]. - There is an expectation of increased demand as the "golden September and silver October" consumption season approaches, which may support prices despite recent declines [6]. - The sensitivity of the market to supply disruptions remains high, and prices may experience volatility as new information emerges [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - For PTA, in the short term, the spot price is expected to fluctuate mainly due to low processing margins, some plant overhauls, and the lack of cost - side support from oil prices. Attention should be paid to the progress of the Russia - Ukraine ceasefire and the changes in upstream and downstream plants [5]. - For MEG, the market is expected to be slightly bullish in the short term, with obvious downside support, as the arrival volume is at a low level, port inventory is expected to remain low, and demand is gradually recovering. Attention should be paid to the recovery speed of polyester load and commodity trends [6]. - The industry has both positive and negative factors. Positives include planned PTA plant overhauls in August and the approaching "Golden September and Silver October" peak season. Negatives are the continued pressure on profit margins in each link of the industrial chain and the cautious overall operation atmosphere. The short - term commodity market is greatly affected by the macro - level, and attention should be paid to the cost side and the upper resistance level of the market rebound [8]. Summary by Directory 1.前日回顾 - Not provided in the content 2.每日提示 - **PTA**: Yesterday, due to the unexpected shutdown of a 5 million - ton PTA plant in South China, the PTA futures price rose significantly, driving up the entire polyester - chain futures market. The downstream polyester sales also improved slightly. The spot basis first rose and then weakened. The current mainstream spot basis is 09 + 7. The PTA factory inventory is 3.71 days, a 0.05 - day increase from the previous period. The 20 - day moving average is upward, and the closing price is above it. The main position is net short, and the short position is decreasing. In the short term, the spot price is expected to fluctuate, and the basis will also show interval fluctuations [5]. - **MEG**: On Thursday, the price of ethylene glycol remained high, and the basis was stable. The intraday disk fluctuated slightly. The spot negotiation was around a premium of 88 - 92 yuan/ton over the 09 contract. The inventory in East China decreased by 26,900 tons to 500,500 tons compared with the previous period. The 20 - day moving average is upward, and the closing price is above it. The main position is net short, and the short position is increasing. In the short term, the market is expected to be slightly bullish, and the port inventory is expected to remain low in August - September [6][7]. 3.今日关注 - Not provided in the content 4.基本面数据 - **PTA Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: It shows the PTA production capacity, load, output, import, total supply, polyester production, consumption, and other data from January 2024 to December 2025, reflecting the supply - demand relationship and inventory changes in different periods [9]. - **Ethylene Glycol Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: It presents the ethylene glycol's operating rate, production, import, total supply, polyester production, consumption, and port inventory data from January 2024 to December 2025, showing the supply - demand situation and inventory changes [10]. 5.价格相关 - There are multiple price - related charts, including the spot price of bottle chips, production margin, capacity utilization rate, inventory, PTA and MEG's inter - month spreads, basis, and the spot spread between TA and EG, as well as the processing margin of p - xylene [12][15][18][22][25][28][35]. 6.库存分析 - There are inventory - related charts, such as the PTA factory inventory, MEG port inventory, PET slice factory inventory, and the inventory days of various polyester products in Jiangsu and Zhejiang looms [38][40][43]. 7.聚酯上下游开工 - There are charts showing the upstream and downstream operating rates of polyester, including the operating rates of PTA, p - xylene, ethylene glycol, polyester factories, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang looms [49][53]. 8.加工费与利润 - There are charts about the PTA processing fee and the profits of MEG produced by different methods, as well as the production margins of polyester fibers (short - fiber, DTY, POY, FDY) [57][60][63].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The copper market is affected by macro factors and supply - demand fundamentals. With the opening of the import window, the inflow of imported goods exerts pressure on prices, while downstream demand shows rigid procurement [8]. - The alumina market is influenced by policy changes and supply - demand imbalances. The overall supply is tight, and the actual demand is weak [15][31]. - The electrolytic aluminum market is affected by overseas sanctions and domestic inventory changes. The domestic price is relatively resistant to decline compared with the external market [23]. - The zinc market has a bearish fundamental situation with increasing domestic supply and weak terminal consumption, but the LME zinc price may be supported in the short - term [38]. - The lead market is in a state of weak supply and demand. The production of recycled lead is reduced due to losses, and the price is expected to fluctuate within a range [42][43]. - The nickel market has a large supply surplus, and the price is expected to fluctuate widely, waiting for macro changes [48]. - The stainless steel market is affected by external demand and cost factors. The price is expected to maintain a wide - range oscillation [55]. - The tin market is in a tight - balance state of supply and demand. The supply of ore is tight, and the production of smelters is affected. Attention should be paid to the resumption of production in Myanmar and consumption recovery signals [62]. - The industrial silicon market is in a tight - balance state with high inventory. It is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short - term [68]. - The polysilicon market has an oversupply situation in August, but the spot price is rising. A strategy of buying on dips is recommended [72]. - The lithium carbonate market may continue to adjust at a high level in the short - term, and there may be an opportunity for a second - round rise after the stabilization of the commodity index [77]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Copper - **Market Review**: The Shanghai copper 2509 contract closed at 78,540 yuan/ton, down 0.05%, and the open interest of the Shanghai copper index decreased by 732 lots to 460,600 lots. The spot premium in Shanghai decreased by 30 yuan/ton to 160 yuan/ton [2]. - **Important Information**: In July, China's scrap copper imports increased by 3.73% month - on - month to 183,200 tons, and refined copper exports increased by nearly 50% month - on - month to 118,398 tons. On August 20, Blue Moon Metals obtained at least $140 million in financing for the Nussir copper project in Norway, which is expected to be put into production in September 2027 [3][4]. - **Logic Analysis**: The market focuses on the future interest - rate cut rhythm. The supply of copper ore has been alleviated, and the inflow of imported goods exerts pressure on prices. Downstream demand shows rigid procurement [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term supply increase puts pressure on copper prices; recommend waiting and seeing for arbitrage and options [12]. Alumina - **Market Review**: The casting aluminum alloy 2511 contract rose by 80 yuan to 20,125 yuan/ton, and the open interest increased by 73 lots to 9,553 lots. The spot price of aluminum ingots in different regions increased [10]. - **Important Information**: The four - ministry notice affects the recycled aluminum industry. In July, the weighted average full cost of the Chinese casting aluminum alloy (ADC12) industry increased by 85 yuan/ton compared with June, and the profit per ton increased by 104 yuan/ton. On August 21, the social inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots in three places decreased by 66 tons [10][11][27][29]. - **Trading Logic**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the overall market supply is tight. The actual demand is weak [15][31]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price fluctuates with the aluminum price; recommend waiting and seeing for arbitrage and options [16][17][32][33]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The Shanghai aluminum 2509 contract rose by 100 yuan to 20,620 yuan/ton, and the open interest increased by 1,003 lots to 564,100 lots. The spot price of aluminum ingots in different regions increased [19]. - **Important Information**: The Fed's July meeting minutes showed a hawkish signal. The White House is considering a tri - party meeting. The domestic aluminum ingot inventory decreased, and the import and export volume changed in July [19][20][22]. - **Trading Logic**: Overseas sanctions on Russian aluminum and the Jackson Hole meeting affect the market. The domestic inventory decline may make the domestic price relatively resistant to decline [23]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price fluctuates with the external market in the short - term; recommend short - term arbitrage strategies and waiting and seeing for options [24][25]. Zinc - **Market Review**: The Shanghai zinc 2510 rose by 0.09% to 22,265 yuan/ton, and the open interest of the Shanghai zinc index increased by 1,549 lots to 216,200 lots. The spot trading in Shanghai was weak [35]. - **Important Information**: As of August 21, the total inventory of zinc ingots in seven places was 132,900 tons, a decrease of 26,000 tons compared with August 18. The safety inspection in northern lead - zinc mines has increased [36]. - **Logic Analysis**: The domestic supply is increasing, and the terminal consumption is weak. The LME zinc price may be supported in the short - term [38]. - **Trading Strategy**: The zinc price may fluctuate in the short - term, and it is recommended to short on rallies; recommend waiting and seeing for arbitrage and options [38]. Lead - **Market Review**: The Shanghai lead 2510 fell by 0.45% to 16,740 yuan/ton, and the open interest of the Shanghai lead index increased by 3,663 lots to 96,400 lots. The spot trading of refined lead was difficult [40]. - **Important Information**: As of August 21, the social inventory of lead ingots was 69,900 tons, a decrease of 11,000 tons compared with August 18 [41]. - **Logic Analysis**: The consumption is weak, and the loss of recycled lead smelters is expanding, resulting in a reduction in production [42]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to fluctuate within a range, and it is recommended to sell high and buy low; recommend waiting and seeing for arbitrage and options [43]. Nickel - **Market Review**: The main contract of Shanghai nickel NI2510 fell by 360 yuan to 119,830 yuan/ton, and the open interest of the index increased by 3,803 lots. The spot premium of different types of nickel increased [45][46]. - **Important Information**: In June 2025, the global refined nickel supply surplus was 12,600 tons, and from January to June, the supply surplus was 180,000 tons [47]. - **Logic Analysis**: The nickel supply surplus is large, and the price is expected to fluctuate widely [48]. - **Trading Strategy**: Not provided in the report Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The main contract SS2510 fell by 35 yuan to 12,795 yuan/ton, and the open interest of the index increased by 3,900 lots. The spot price of cold - rolled and hot - rolled stainless steel is given [50]. - **Important Information**: A stainless - steel casting project in Zhejiang started construction. The sample inventory in Foshan decreased slightly, while the social inventory in 89 warehouses increased [51][55]. - **Logic Analysis**: The external demand is affected by the global economy and tariffs, and the price is expected to maintain a wide - range oscillation [55]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to oscillate widely; recommend waiting and seeing for arbitrage and selling out - of - the - money put options [53][56]. Tin - **Market Review**: The main contract of Shanghai tin 2509 closed at 266,480 yuan/ton, down 1,960 yuan/ton or 0.73%. The spot price of tin ingots decreased [59]. - **Important Information**: In June 2025, the global refined tin supply shortage was 3,500 tons, and from January to June, the supply shortage was 7,800 tons [60]. - **Logic Analysis**: The Fed's attitude affects the market. The supply of tin ore is tight, and the production of smelters is affected. The market is in a tight - balance state [61][62]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to continue to oscillate; recommend waiting and seeing for options [63][64]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Review**: The main contract of industrial silicon futures rose by 3.66% to 8,635 yuan/ton, and the spot price remained stable [65][66]. - **Important Information**: A product of Xin'an Co., Ltd. was included in the list of excellent industrial new products in Zhejiang [67]. - **Logic Analysis**: The market is in a tight - balance state with high inventory, and it is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short - term [68]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is recommended to operate within a range; recommend participating in the reverse arbitrage of 11 and 12 contracts; recommend waiting and seeing for options [68]. Polysilicon - **Market Review**: The main contract of polysilicon futures oscillated narrowly and closed at 51,530 yuan/ton, up 1.28%. The spot price of polysilicon increased [69][70]. - **Important Information**: The US government tightened the approval of renewable energy projects [71]. - **Logic Analysis**: There is an oversupply in August, but the spot price is rising, and it is recommended to buy on dips [72]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is recommended to buy on dips; recommend conducting a positive arbitrage of 2511 and 2512 contracts; recommend selling out - of - the - money put options and buying call options [73]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract of lithium carbonate 2511 fell by 140 yuan to 82,760 yuan/ton, and the open interest of the index decreased by 21,134 lots. The spot price decreased [74]. - **Important Information**: A Chilean lithium producer expects an increase in sales in the third quarter. The tax department exposed tax - evasion cases in the "new three" fields. The new - energy vehicle market shows growth [75][76]. - **Logic Analysis**: The price may continue to adjust at a high level in the short - term, and there may be an opportunity for a second - round rise [77]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is recommended to buy after a sufficient correction; recommend waiting and seeing for arbitrage; recommend selling out - of - the - money put options of 2511 [78][79][80].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided on the report industry investment rating Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - Data is generally bullish, driving short - term oil price increases, but weakening supply - demand dynamics limit the rebound space. Brent futures rose 1.60% to above $66 last week, but faced significant pressure from the EMA50 resistance level on the technical side. In the medium term, OPEC+ accelerating production increases, the recovery of the number of US rigs to 412, and the delay of the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations will suppress risk appetite. It is expected that WTI will maintain range - bound oscillations in the short term. An upward breakthrough requires further fermentation of geopolitical risk premiums, and the downside risk comes from India's actual diversion scale exceeding expectations and a sharp drop in refinery loads [3] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Inventory Situation Viewpoints - As of the week ending August 15, US commercial crude oil inventories decreased by 6.014 million barrels, a 1.41% decline, the largest single - week drop in three months. Cushing inventories increased by 419,000 barrels but remained within the five - year average range. Refinery operating rates unexpectedly rose to 96.6% (expected 95.7%), indicating that refineries are accelerating work to complete tasks before the summer maintenance. Net exports of refined oil products increased to 5.211 million barrels per day, a record high. The increase in exports and processing volume drove continuous inventory reduction, but the counter - seasonal increase in distillate inventories to 116 million barrels (+2.06%) reflects weak diesel demand [2] - US crude oil production jumped by 55,000 barrels per day to 1.3382 million barrels per day, the fastest growth rate in five months. The current supply contradiction lies in the export end: US weekly crude oil exports soared by 795,000 barrels to 4.372 million barrels per day, opening an arbitrage window for Asian buyers. Geopolitical events have strengthened alternative trade flows. The Trump administration plans to impose a 50% tariff on India, forcing India to adjust its procurement path. However, the Russian ambassador to India said that Russian oil remains irreplaceable with a 5% discount. Attention should be paid to the flow direction of India's crude oil from August to September. High - load refinery operations are not sustainable, and the equipment maintenance season will start in early September. Current profit compression may suppress restocking efforts [2] Weekly Data Tracking - WTI was at $63 on August 15, unchanged from August 8, with a - 0.33% change rate compared to July 25. US weekly crude oil production increased by 55,000 barrels per day to 13.382 million barrels per day, a 0.41% increase. The four - week average of US weekly net crude oil imports remained unchanged at 2.887 million barrels per day. US refinery crude oil processing volume (four - week average) increased by 28,000 barrels per day to 17.208 million barrels per day, a 0.16% increase. The US refinery weekly operating rate increased by 0.21% to 97%. US weekly net exports of refined oil products increased by 31,000 barrels per day to 5.211 million barrels per day, a 0.60% increase. US commercial crude oil inventories (excluding SPR) decreased by 6 million barrels to 421 million barrels, a 1.41% decline. US Cushing crude oil inventories (excluding SPR) increased by 1.82% to 23 million barrels. US strategic crude oil inventories remained unchanged at 403 million barrels. US gasoline inventories decreased by 3 million barrels to 224 million barrels, a 1.20% decline. US distillate inventories increased by 2 million barrels to 116 million barrels, a 2.06% increase. US aviation kerosene inventories decreased by 1.02% to 43 million barrels. US other oil product inventories (excluding ethanol) decreased by 0.04% to 326 million barrels [5] Appendix: Big - Model Inference Process - As of August 15, 2025, the reduction in US commercial crude oil inventories was much larger than expected, indicating a rapid de - stocking process, which is a potentially bullish factor. US crude oil weekly production increased by 55,000 barrels per day, the largest increase since March 2025, which may put pressure on the supply side. The refinery operating rate was higher than expected, indicating strong refining demand, which may explain the decline in inventories. Gasoline inventories declined more than expected, while distillate inventories increased, suggesting weak diesel demand or increased supply [53] - The four - week average of net imports remained unchanged, but single - week imports decreased by 1.218 million barrels, and exports soared to 4.372 million barrels per day, the highest since April, indicating strong export demand and supporting the decline in inventories. The US threat to impose tariffs on India may affect future supply - demand balance. The refinery maintenance season may affect processing volume, and long - term OPEC+ production increases and US production growth may bring pressure. Geopolitical factors and US election policy changes may also affect oil price trends [53][54]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that PTA futures are showing a strong performance, with the main contract reaching 4844.00 yuan/ton, reflecting a 2.15% increase [1] - As of August 20, 2025, the average processing range for PTA in China is 189.6 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month decrease of 1.91% and a year-on-year decrease of 44.24% [2] - The social inventory of PTA has a usable days count of 10.81 days, with a slight decrease of 0.19 days, while the factory inventory has 3.66 days available [2] Group 2 - According to Dongwu Futures, the supply of PX is limited due to ongoing maintenance, which provides some cost support for PTA, but this is not enough to fully offset the downward pressure from crude oil [3] - Helen's new capacity is running stably, and the overall supply of PTA is expected to maintain a growth trend, despite weak price increases for polyester products [3] - Hualian Futures notes that while the supply side saw a slight increase in production, the demand side remains stable with a modest recovery in terminal weaving rates, indicating a weak recovery trend [3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Coking Coal**: The overall investment rating for coking coal is neutral. The sub - ratings are: neutral for the core view, neutral - bearish for the spot market, neutral for the warehouse receipt cost, neutral - bullish for the supply, neutral for the demand, neutral for the basis, and neutral - bullish for the inventory [3]. - **Coke**: The overall investment rating for coke is neutral. The sub - ratings are: neutral for the core view, neutral for the spot market, neutral - bearish for the warehouse receipt cost, neutral for the supply, neutral for the demand, neutral for the profit, and neutral for the inventory [4]. Core Views - **Coking Coal**: The coking coal market maintains a tight balance between supply and demand, but the fundamentals are clearly weakening. The spot market has weakened, with some pit - mouth prices decreasing. The supply side has seen a reduction in the impact of over - production checks, but some mines are still shut down due to working - face changes, keeping production at a low level. Mongolian coal has recovered to normal customs - clearance levels. The demand side shows that downstream buyers resist high prices, mainly pulling goods from previous orders with few new orders. The short - term price still has room for a correction [3]. - **Coke**: Six rounds of price increases for coke have been implemented, and the seventh round is still under negotiation. After the six - round increase, coke enterprises have overall made profits, and the coking operation rate remains relatively high, but some areas will implement production restrictions before the parade, with a limited expected impact. The demand side shows that the average daily hot - metal output of 247 steel mills is 240.7 tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.3 tons, and steel mills have good profits. Currently, steel mills generally have enough coke, but top - charged coke is in short supply. Overall, the coke supply - demand relationship is tight, mainly following the fluctuations of raw coal [4]. Summaries According to Related Catalogs Coking Coal Spot Market - The spot sentiment has significantly weakened due to the previous rapid price increase. Currently, there are more price cuts in auctions, and the auction failure rate has increased. Most pit - mouth quotes remain stable, with some prices decreasing by less than 50 yuan/ton. The price of low - sulfur prime coking coal in Anze, Shanxi, has dropped to 1480 (- 20) yuan/ton [3][8]. - Mongolian coal at the port is in short supply, and the price has declined following the futures market. The current port transaction price of Mongolian No. 5 raw coal is around 1000 yuan/ton [14]. Warehouse Receipt Cost - The current lowest Mongolian coal warehouse receipt is around 1110 yuan/ton, with a slight premium on the 01 futures contract [31]. Supply - The coal - mine capacity utilization rate has declined, dropping to 85.37% last week, a week - on - week decrease of 0.42%. The Shanxi capacity utilization rate has decreased to 88.27%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.49%. After the over - production self - check stage ended on August 15, the impact of over - production checks has decreased in the short term, but some mines are shut down due to working - face changes. Mongolian coal customs - clearance has increased, but the overall supply remains tight [3][53]. Demand - Downstream buyers have a low acceptance of high - priced coal and mainly pull goods from previous orders [3]. Basis - The futures market has a slight premium [3]. Inventory - The upstream inventory is still low, but the inventory reduction has slowed down, and downstream enterprises have a weak willingness to replenish inventory [3]. Coke Spot Market - Six rounds of price increases for coke were implemented last week, with an increase of 50 - 55 yuan/ton. The seventh - round price increase has been proposed but is still under negotiation. The quasi - first - grade coke price at Rizhao Port is 1470 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 10 yuan/ton [4][104]. Warehouse Receipt Cost - After the six - round price increase, the wet - quenching warehouse receipt cost for coke is 1575 yuan/ton [109]. Supply - Coke enterprises have made profits. Some coke enterprises in certain areas have received production - restriction notices, but since their operation rates were not high originally, the impact is limited [4]. Demand - The average daily hot - metal output of 247 steel mills is 240.7 tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.3 tons. The blast - furnace operation rate of 247 steel mills is 83.59%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.16%. Steel mills have good profits, and the hot - metal output is expected to remain stable this week, with production restrictions expected during the parade week [4][119]. Profit - Coke enterprises generally made profits after the six - round price increase, but it is difficult to implement the seventh - round increase [4]. Inventory - Steel mills increased their inventory replenishment previously, but the inventory structure is unbalanced, mainly lacking top - charged coke [4]. Historical Data on Supply - Demand Balance Coking Coal - From 2024 - 2025, the production, import, consumption, and inventory of coking coal have shown certain fluctuations. For example, in 2025, the production decreased in some months, and the import volume also changed. The total consumption had a certain growth trend, and the inventory fluctuated accordingly [155]. Coke - From 2025, the production, import, export, consumption, and inventory of coke have also changed. The production showed a slight increase in some months and a decrease in others. The consumption also had corresponding fluctuations, and the inventory gradually increased [157].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - Steel: Sideways with a downward bias [2] - Iron Ore: Sideways [4] - Coking Coal and Coke: Sideways [7] - Thermal Coal: No strategy provided [8] Group 2: Core Views - The steel market sentiment has improved, but the steel price is expected to have limited adjustment space due to cost support [1] - The iron ore market is affected by environmental production restrictions and supply - demand changes, with short - term intensified contradictions and long - term loose supply [3] - The supply of coking coal and coke is recovering slowly, and the price is expected to move sideways, with the need to focus on supply recovery and downstream restocking [6] - The thermal coal market has a weakening demand, with short - term price fluctuations and a long - term loose supply pattern [8] Group 3: Summary by Commodity Steel - Market Analysis: Yesterday, the rebar futures contract closed at 3132 yuan/ton, and the hot - rolled coil contract at 3402 yuan/ton. National building material production slightly decreased, and total inventory increased; plate production and inventory both slightly increased. Spot trading was average, with better low - price transactions and recovered speculative sentiment [1] - Supply - Demand and Logic: Building material production and sales continued to weaken, and inventory increased month - on - month. Plate production and sales increased month - on - month, but high steel prices affected exports. The market needs to control supply by compressing profits, but cost support is strong [1] - Strategy: Sideways with a downward bias for single - side trading; no strategies for other trading types [2] Iron Ore - Market Analysis: Yesterday, iron ore futures prices fluctuated. Spot prices of mainstream imported iron ore varieties had small fluctuations. Total port transactions were 119.0 million tons, up 3.48% month - on - month; forward spot transactions were 167.5 million tons, up 74.84% month - on - month [3] - Supply - Demand and Logic: Supply increased as shipments rebounded and sea - floating iron ore arrived at ports. Demand was affected by intensified production restrictions in Tangshan. Inventory decreased from a high level. Short - term contradictions intensified, and long - term supply was loose [3] - Strategy: Sideways for single - side trading; no strategies for other trading types [4] Coking Coal and Coke - Market Analysis: Yesterday, coking coal and coke futures contracts fluctuated. Some coke enterprises faced production restrictions, and the price of coking coal in the main production areas declined steadily. Imported Mongolian coal trading was quiet [5][6] - Supply - Demand and Logic: Coke supply was expected to shrink due to approaching parades. Coking plants' seventh price increase was not implemented. Coking coal supply was slowly recovering, and some mines had inventory accumulation [6] - Strategy: Sideways for both coking coal and coke single - side trading; no strategies for other trading types [7] Thermal Coal - Market Analysis: In the production areas, coal prices declined steadily. Power coal consumption decreased, and demand weakened. Port market sentiment declined, and import coal had a price advantage [8] - Supply - Demand and Logic: Production area supply was slowly recovering. Short - term prices fluctuated, and long - term supply was loose [8] - Strategy: No strategy provided [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The overall market risk preference remains high despite the under - performance of domestic economic and financial data. Different metals have various supply - demand situations and price trends. For example, copper may see a slight inventory build - up in August but a tight - balance pattern after the off - season; aluminum is expected to have a slight inventory build - up in August; zinc shows an external - strong and internal - weak short - term trend; nickel's short - term fundamentals are average; stainless steel's fundamentals are weak; lead is expected to maintain low - level oscillations; tin is in a supply - demand double - weak situation; industrial silicon may turn from a slight de - stocking to an over - supply situation; and lithium carbonate has a large short - term upward price elasticity and strong downward support [1][4][7][8][11][12][15][16][18] Summary by Metal Types Copper - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the spot import profit increased by 78.31, and the three - month import profit increased by 128.05. The LME inventory increased by 1200, and the LME注销仓单 decreased by 500 [1] - **Market Analysis**: Macro sentiment shows a recovery in risk preference. Downstream orders have support around 7 - 8, and the spot market trading is okay. The domestic tax subsidy policy for scrap copper may be restricted, and attention should be paid to its impact on refined copper consumption. In August, there may be a slight inventory build - up, but the market focuses on the post - off - season tight - balance pattern [1] Aluminum - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the Shanghai aluminum ingot price decreased by 70, and the spot import profit increased by 26.99 [4] - **Market Analysis**: Supply increases slightly, and 1 - 6 months' aluminum ingot imports provide an increment. August is a seasonal off - season for demand, which may improve slightly in the middle and late months. Aluminum exports improve month - on - month, while photovoltaic demand declines, and overseas demand drops significantly. An inventory build - up is expected in August. Pay attention to demand during the short - term off - season and consider far - month spreads and internal - external reverse arbitrage under the low - inventory pattern [4] Zinc - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the Shanghai zinc ingot price decreased by 30, and the LME zinc inventory decreased by 950 [7] - **Market Analysis**: Zinc prices fluctuate widely this week. On the supply side, domestic TC has difficulty rising, while import TC increases. In August, the smelting increment is further realized, and overseas mine increments in the second quarter exceed expectations. On the demand side, domestic demand is seasonally weak but has some resilience, and overseas European demand is average. There may be a phased supply shortage. Domestic social inventory fluctuates and rises, while overseas L inventory decreases rapidly. Short - term: suggest waiting and observing; medium - long - term: consider short positions. Hold internal - external positive arbitrage, and pay attention to month - on - month positive arbitrage opportunities [7] Nickel - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the Shanghai nickel spot price decreased by 700, and the LME注销仓单 decreased by 1776 [8] - **Market Analysis**: Pure nickel production remains at a high level. Overall demand is weak, and premiums are stable recently. Both domestic and overseas nickel plate inventories remain unchanged. Short - term fundamentals are average, and the macro - side is mainly about anti - involution policy games. Continue to pay attention to the opportunity of narrowing the nickel - stainless steel price ratio [8] Stainless Steel - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the 304 cold - rolled coil price decreased by 100, and the 304 hot - rolled coil price decreased by 50 [11] - **Market Analysis**: Some steel mills have passive production cuts, and demand is mainly for rigid needs, with some restocking due to the macro - environment. Nickel and chrome iron prices remain stable. Inventories in Xijiao and Foshan slightly decrease, and exchange warehouse receipts remain unchanged. Fundamentals are generally weak, and pay attention to future policy trends [11] Lead - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the spot import profit increased by 29.45, and the LME库存 decreased by 1850 [12] - **Market Analysis**: Lead prices oscillate this week. On the supply side, scrap volume is weak year - on - year, and recycled lead production maintains a low level. On the demand side, battery finished - product inventory is high, and the market's peak season is not prosperous. Although there is an expectation of a peak season from July to August, this week's terminal consumption de - stocking and lead ingot purchasing are weak. It is expected that lead prices will maintain low - level oscillations next week [12] Tin - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the spot import profit increased by 4836.19, and the LME库存 increased by 85 [15] - **Market Analysis**: Tin prices fluctuate widely this week. On the supply side, domestic smelting production may decline slightly in July - August, and overseas production has some uncertainties. On the demand side, solder demand has limited elasticity, and terminal electronics and photovoltaic growth are expected to decline. The domestic inventory fluctuates and rises, while overseas LME inventory is at a low level with a squeeze - out risk. Short - term: suggest short - selling at high prices; medium - long - term: hold at low prices near the cost line [15] Industrial Silicon - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the 421 Yunnan basis increased by 135, and the 553 East China basis increased by 85 [16] - **Market Analysis**: The restart of Xinjiang's leading enterprises is less than expected, while Sichuan and Yunnan's production slightly increases. In August, there is a slight de - stocking. The restart progress of Hesheng and Southwest enterprises will determine future supply - demand balance. Short - term: if either reaches full production, supply will be in excess. Medium - long - term: the industry has a large over - capacity, and prices will oscillate at the cycle bottom [16] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Data**: From August 14th to 20th, the SMM electric carbon price remained unchanged, and the basis of the main contract increased by 6560 [16][23] - **Market Analysis**: Affected by factors such as de - stocking data and production resumption expectations, the market is strong. Upstream lithium salt producers are willing to sell, downstream procurement is mainly for rigid needs with stronger restocking willingness, and trading among traders is more active. The core contradiction is the long - term over - supply and short - term resource - end compliance disturbances. With the approaching of the downstream peak season, lithium carbonate prices have a large short - term upward elasticity and strong downward support [18]

Report Information - Reported Industry: Soybean Meal [1] - Date: August 21, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Agricultural Products Research Team [4] - Researchers: Yu Lanlan, Lin Zhenlei, Wang Haifeng, Hong Chenliang, Liu Youran [4] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The 8 - month USDA supply - demand balance report for US soybeans in 2025/26 is unexpectedly bullish. Assuming the area estimate is reasonable, the pressure on the US soybean supply - demand balance sheet will be significantly reduced. With good weather, the room for further increase in yield per unit is shrinking, and most of the weather - related bearish factors have been digested. Although China may stop purchasing new - season US soybeans, US export demand may not decline significantly. New - season US soybeans will only be slightly loose, and the CBOT soybean low may have appeared, with future trends expected to be volatile and slightly bullish [6]. - Domestic soybean meal prices rose following the external market. The anti - dumping investigation on Canadian rapeseed and the high - tariff policy on Canadian rapeseed products are bullish for soybean meal. Although China will continue to purchase Brazilian soybeans, the import cost may increase, so soybean meal is expected to remain bullish in the medium term [6]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Review**: - For the soybean meal 2601 contract, the previous settlement price was 3167, the opening price was 3158, the highest price was 3164, the lowest price was 3131, the closing price was 3160, with a decrease of 7 and a decline rate of 0.22%. The trading volume was 1,059,141, the open interest was 2,098,746, and the open interest decreased by 9,162 [6]. - For the soybean meal 2509 contract, the previous settlement price was 3115, the opening price was 3105, the highest price was 3117, the lowest price was 3080, the closing price was 3116, with an increase of 1 and an increase rate of 0.03%. The trading volume was 205,158, the open interest was 313,228, and the open interest decreased by 76,626 [6]. - For the soybean meal 2511 contract, the previous settlement price was 3149, the opening price was 3141, the highest price was 3147, the lowest price was 3108, the closing price was 3143, with a decrease of 6 and a decline rate of 0.19%. The trading volume was 147,959, the open interest was 573,773, and the open interest decreased by 19,396 [6]. - The US soybean futures contract on the external market fluctuated, with the main contract at 1035 cents. The USDA's August supply - demand balance report showed that the estimated harvested area of US soybeans in the 2025/26 season was 80.1 million acres (market expectation: 82.561 million acres), the yield per unit was expected to be 53.6 bushels per acre (market expectation: 52.9 bushels per acre), and the production was expected to be 4.292 billion bushels (market expectation: 4.365 billion bushels). The estimated ending inventory of US soybeans in the 2025/26 season in August was 290 million bushels (July estimate: 310 million bushels, market expectation: 349 million bushels) [6]. - **Operation Suggestions**: Consider the CBOT soybean to have reached its low point, with future trends expected to be volatile and slightly bullish. Domestically, soybean meal is expected to remain bullish in the medium term [6]. 2. Industry News - Not provided 3. Data Overview - **Pro Farmer's Forecast**: In 2025, the average number of soybean pods per 3x3 square - foot area in Ohio is expected to be 1,287.28 (2024: 1,229.93, three - year average: 1,204.83). In South Dakota, it is expected to be 1,188.45 (2024: 1,025.89, three - year average: 970.10) [11]. - **USDA Pressing Weekly Report**: As of the week ending August 15, 2025, the US soybean pressing profit was $2.91 per bushel, a 5.8% decrease from the previous week. In 2024, the average pressing profit was $2.44 per bushel, lower than the $3.29 per bushel in 2023. The spot price of 48% protein soybean meal at Illinois soybean processing plants was $287.98 per short ton (equivalent to $6.70 per bushel). The truck - quoted price of crude soybean oil in Illinois was 53.49 cents per pound (equivalent to $6.31 per bushel). The average price of No. 1 yellow soybeans was $10.32 per bushel (last week: $9.98 per bushel) [11].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views of the Report - PTA: The PTA futures opened lower and fluctuated yesterday. In the afternoon, boosted by macro - news, the market rose rapidly. The spot market negotiation atmosphere was fair, and the spot basis strengthened. With low processing margins recently, some PTA plants are under maintenance, and the polyester load is rising. There is no pressure for inventory accumulation in August. However, the oil price is under pressure, and the cost side lacks support. It is expected that the PTA spot price will fluctuate in the short term, and the spot basis will fluctuate within a range. Attention should be paid to the progress of the Russia - Ukraine cease - fire and the changes in upstream and downstream plants [6]. - MEG: On Wednesday, the price of ethylene glycol rose significantly, and the market negotiation was active. Affected by the news of South Korea cutting naphtha cracking capacity and the commodity market, the market soared in the afternoon. It is expected that the port inventory will remain low from August to September, and the demand is gradually recovering. The short - term ethylene glycol market is expected to be volatile and bullish, with obvious support below. Attention should be paid to the recovery speed of polyester load and commodity trends [8]. - Factors: The supply - demand expectation of PTA is improved due to planned maintenance in August, and there are expectations of demand recovery as the "Golden September and Silver October" season approaches. However, the profit margins of each link in the industrial chain are still under pressure, and the overall operation atmosphere is cautious. Short - term commodity markets are greatly affected by the macro - level, and attention should be paid to the cost side and the upper resistance level of the market rebound [9]. Summary by Directory 1.前日回顾 No relevant information provided. 2.每日提示 - PTA: The opening price was lower, and it rose in the afternoon. The spot basis strengthened, and there was some replenishment by polyester factories. The mainstream spot basis today is 09 - 2. The net short position increased. The processing margin is low, some plants are under maintenance, and the polyester load is rising. The oil price pressure leads to a lack of cost support. It is expected to fluctuate in the short term [6]. - MEG: The price rose significantly on Wednesday. The price was sorted out in the morning and soared in the afternoon. The port inventory is expected to remain low from August to September, and the demand is recovering. It is expected to be volatile and bullish in the short term [8]. 3.今日关注 No relevant information provided. 4.基本面数据 - PTA: The spot price is 4686, the 01 - contract basis is - 92, showing a premium on the futures. The PTA factory inventory is 3.66 days, a decrease of 0.04 days compared with the previous period. The 20 - day moving average is upward, and the closing price is above the 20 - day moving average [7]. - MEG: The spot price is 4502, the 01 - contract basis is 25, showing a discount on the futures. The inventory in East China is 52.74 tons, an increase of 5.52 tons compared with the previous period. The 20 - day moving average is upward, and the closing price is above the 20 - day moving average [8]. 5.影响因素总结 - Bullish factors: Some PTA plants are planned to be under maintenance in August, improving the supply - demand expectation. As the "Golden September and Silver October" season approaches, there are expectations of demand recovery [9]. - Bearish factors: The profit margins of each link in the industrial chain continue to be under pressure, and the overall operation atmosphere is still cautious [9]. - Main logic and risk points: Short - term commodity markets are greatly affected by the macro - level. Attention should be paid to the cost side, and the upper resistance level should be noted during the market rebound [9]. 6. PTA供需平衡表 The table shows the PTA supply - demand balance from January 2024 to December 2025, including PTA capacity, production, import, export, polyester production, demand, and inventory changes [10]. 7.乙二醇供需平衡表 The table shows the ethylene glycol supply - demand balance from January 2024 to December 2025, including EG production, import, consumption, port inventory, and supply - demand differences [11]. 8.价格相关 - Multiple charts show the price, production profit, capacity utilization, inventory, basis, and price differences of PTA, MEG, and related products from 2020 - 2025, with data sources from Wind, Mysteel, and CCF [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]. 9.库存分析 Multiple charts show the inventory of PTA, MEG, PET slices, and various polyester products from 2021 - 2025, with data sources from Wind [39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49]. 10.聚酯上游开工 Charts show the opening rates of PTA, p - xylene, and ethylene glycol from 2020 - 2025 [50][51][52][53]. 11.聚酯下游开工 Charts show the opening rates of polyester factories and Jiangsu - Zhejiang looms from 2020 - 2025 [54][55][56][57]. 12. PTA加工费 A chart shows the PTA processing fee from 2022 - 2025, with data from Wind [58][59][60]. 13. MEG利润 Charts show the production profits of different MEG production methods from 2022 - 2025, with data from Wind and Mysteel. The profit calculation is mainly for trend observation [61][62][63]. 14.聚酯纤维利润 Charts show the production profits of polyester short - fiber, DTY, POY, and FDY from 2022 - 2025, with data from Wind [64][65][66][67][68][69].