Core Insights - The report indicates a strong upward trend in crude oil prices due to renewed geopolitical risks, particularly related to ongoing attacks in Ukraine and potential sanctions against Russia [5]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The report presents a short-term and medium-term outlook for crude oil, both indicating a "震荡偏强" (strong oscillation) trend, with a specific focus on the recent geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply [5]. Price Movements - On the recent trading day, the domestic crude oil futures contract (2511) saw a slight increase of 1.47%, closing at 482.3 yuan per barrel, suggesting a continuation of the strong oscillation trend in the following days [5]. Geopolitical Factors - The report highlights that the ongoing military actions in Ukraine against Russian oil facilities and the potential for extended sanctions from the U.S. are key drivers of the current market dynamics, contributing to the upward pressure on crude oil prices [5].

Market Overview - The market is betting on a 90% probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in October, combined with ongoing geopolitical risks and a weakening dollar, which has driven gold prices to a daily high of $3,790.89 [1] Technical Analysis - Daily Level: The Bollinger Bands are opening upwards, with gold prices operating below the upper band. The MACD indicator shows a bullish crossover, while the RSI indicator is in an overbought state, indicating a potential need for caution regarding a price pullback [1] - 4-Hour Level: The Bollinger Bands are expanding, with gold prices near the upper band. The MACD indicator is bullish, and the RSI is also in an overbought state, suggesting a need for caution regarding a price pullback [1] - 1-Hour Level: The Bollinger Bands are opening upwards, with gold prices operating below the upper band. The MACD indicator shows an initial bearish crossover, and the RSI indicates a pullback state, suggesting a slowdown in short-term upward momentum and a need for caution regarding a price decline [1] Future Gold Trading Strategy - Long Positions: Aggressive traders can consider entering long positions near the support level of $3,600 per ounce, while cautious traders may wait for stabilization around $3,500 per ounce before entering long positions [1] - Short Positions: Aggressive traders can consider short positions near the resistance level of $3,800 per ounce, while cautious traders may wait for stabilization around $4,000 per ounce before entering short positions [1] Futures and Gold Trading Recommendations - Shanghai Gold Futures: Driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut and geopolitical risks, the daily trend is strongly bullish. Traders should avoid chasing high prices and consider entering long positions if prices stabilize around 850 CNY [1] - RFT Gold: Following the rise in international gold prices, the bullish trend continues. Traders should avoid chasing high prices and consider entering long positions if prices stabilize around 840 CNY [1] - Accumulated Gold: The ongoing Fed easing expectations and geopolitical risks, along with central bank gold purchases, indicate a clear long-term upward trend. Traders should avoid chasing high prices and consider gradual buying if prices stabilize around 845 CNY per gram [1] - Gold T+D: Following the strong upward movement in international gold prices, the bullish trend is clear. Traders should avoid chasing high prices and consider entering long positions if prices stabilize around 850 CNY [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to three main factors: the initiation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle, escalating geopolitical risks, and a dual-driven demand from both central banks and private consumers [3][4]. Group 1: Factors Driving Gold Prices - The Federal Reserve has begun a rate cut cycle, with a 25 basis point cut in September and expectations for two more cuts this year, which diminishes the attractiveness of the dollar and enhances gold's appeal [3]. - Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, have heightened global risk aversion, leading to increased investment in gold as a safe haven [3]. - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for ten consecutive months, while domestic demand for gold bars and jewelry has surged, defying the typical price-demand relationship [4]. Group 2: Investment Strategy and Market Outlook - Despite the rapid increase in gold prices, long-term investors should remain calm, as the fundamental trend remains intact with ongoing rate cuts and global uncertainties supporting gold's long-term logic [5]. - Short-term caution is advised as some technical indicators are showing overbought conditions, with potential price corrections expected if gold reaches around $3,795 [6]. - For ordinary investors, it is recommended to avoid leverage and focus on actual needs, with gold bars and ETFs being more cost-effective than jewelry, while also considering gold mining stocks for potential gains [7]. Group 3: Conclusion and Investment Approach - The new high in gold prices signals a re-evaluation of global risk by investors, suggesting that long-term investors should not engage in panic buying or selling but rather maintain composure and consider profit-taking or gradual accumulation during price corrections [8].

Group 1 - Gold prices have reached a historic high of $3,775 per ounce as of September 23, with a year-to-date increase of 43% [2] - The largest gold ETF, SPDR, has seen its holdings rise to 1,000.57 tons, reflecting strong market confidence in gold [2] - Gold stocks have also surged, with notable increases in companies like Xiaocheng Technology and Zhongjin Gold, which reached historical highs [3] Group 2 - The recent rise in gold prices is attributed to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, which have lowered the opportunity cost of holding gold, alongside a weakening dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East [4] - Analysts predict that gold prices will continue to trend upward, supported by expectations of further interest rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical risks [5] - The domestic gold jewelry prices have also increased, with significant rises in prices for brands like Chow Sang Sang and Lao Feng Xiang [6] Group 3 - The surge in gold prices has led to increased interest from domestic asset management institutions, with a notable rise in the number of funds incorporating gold ETFs into their portfolios [8] - The recent regulatory changes allow insurance companies to invest in gold, potentially bringing an estimated 200 billion yuan into the gold market [8] - The favorable market conditions have created opportunities for gold companies to enter the capital market, exemplified by Zijin Mining's plans for a public offering of its subsidiary [9]

Core Viewpoint - The price of gold has reached historical highs, indicating a shift in its market status from a traditional safe-haven asset to a "credit hedge tool" [2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - In September 2025, spot gold in London surpassed $3,786 per ounce, while New York gold futures climbed to $3,818 per ounce, marking a significant milestone [2] - The total market capitalization of the gold sector reached 5.02 trillion yuan, with a single-day trading volume exceeding 6.4 million contracts on September 23 [2] - Central banks globally are expected to purchase over 1,000 tons of gold in 2025, with emerging markets like China and India increasing their holdings [2] Group 2: Price Drivers - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in 2025 has directly catalyzed the rise in gold prices, as lower real interest rates reduce the holding costs of gold [3] - Geopolitical tensions, such as the situation in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have heightened demand for gold as a safe haven, with historical data showing a 2.3% increase in gold prices for every 10-point rise in the geopolitical risk index [4] - The deterioration of the U.S. debt situation and the weaponization of the dollar have undermined global trust in the dollar, activating gold's "credit substitute" property and leading to structural buying from central banks [5] Group 3: Future Price Projections - Short-term forecasts suggest gold prices may reach $4,000 within 1-2 years, supported by central bank purchases even if the Fed delays further rate cuts [6] - In the medium term (3-5 years), if a BRICS currency system materializes and U.S. dollar dominance weakens, gold prices could potentially exceed $5,000 [6] - Long-term trends indicate that the current upward momentum, which began in 2018, may continue for an extended period, with extreme scenarios suggesting gold prices could challenge even higher targets in the event of a global debt crisis [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly provide an overall industry investment rating. However, for individual products, the ratings are as follows: - **Crude Oil**: Oscillating weakly [7] - **Asphalt**: Oscillating weakly [8] - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Oscillating weakly [8] - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Oscillating weakly [10] - **PX**: Oscillating weakly [12] - **PTA**: Oscillating weakly [13] - **Pure Benzene**: Oscillating weakly [14] - **Styrene**: Oscillating weakly [17] - **MEG**: Oscillating weakly [19] - **Short Fiber**: Oscillating weakly [22] - **Bottle Chip**: Oscillating weakly [23] - **Methanol**: Short - term oscillation [26] - **Urea**: Oscillation [27] - **LLDPE**: Short - term oscillation [30] - **PP**: Short - term oscillation, weakly [32] - **PL**: Short - term oscillation, weakly [32] - **PVC**: Partial oscillation [35] - **Caustic Soda**: Medium - long - term partial oscillation [36] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - International crude oil futures continued to decline on Monday. If the EU introduces strong sanctions, oil prices may fluctuate. Chemical prices also continued to fall, but some varieties with good fundamentals showed positive arbitrage signs. The energy and chemical industry as a whole will continue the pattern of oscillating consolidation [1][2][3]. - For each specific product, the prices are affected by factors such as supply and demand, geopolitical risks, and cost support, showing different trends of oscillation, weakening, or strengthening [7][8][10]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Views - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure persists, and geopolitical risks should be monitored. In the context of OPEC+ accelerating production increase, the weak - reality pattern is reflected in inventory year - on - year. The resumption of oil exports from the Kurdish region in Iraq may improve the implementation rate of Iraq's production increase. Oil prices are expected to oscillate weakly, with risks mainly concentrated in the geopolitical area [7]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt futures price oscillates below 3,500 yuan/ton. Saudi Arabia's push for OPEC+ to continue increasing production and geopolitical escalation offset the decline in demand. The pricing power of asphalt futures may return to Shandong. The current market expects high - start and low - inventory to digest production pressure, but the invisible inventory in South China is a concern [8]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The fuel oil futures price oscillates weakly. Saudi Arabia's push for OPEC+ to increase production, geopolitical escalation, and a significant increase in Russia's fuel oil exports in early September have led to a weakening of the fuel oil cracking spread. The demand for high - sulfur fuel oil is expected to deteriorate [8]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It follows the crude oil to oscillate weakly. It is affected by factors such as the decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur substitution. It may face the trend of increased supply and decreased demand and maintain low - valuation operation [10]. - **PX**: Supply - demand margin weakens, cost has no obvious support, and processing fees are under pressure. Oil prices are weak, and the chemical market sentiment is poor. The delay of some PX device maintenance and the increase in downstream PTA device maintenance drag down PX demand to some extent [12]. - **PTA**: Cost support is weak, and there is no continuous positive in supply - demand. Cost performance is poor, and the supply - demand situation has not improved significantly. The downstream demand is affected by the National Day holiday, and there is no obvious positive support [13]. - **Pure Benzene**: The future outlook is still pessimistic, and the price returns to decline. Although there was a short - term boost at the beginning of the week, with the implementation of interest - rate cut benefits and the impact of news such as the delay of pure benzene maintenance and import transactions, the price declined. Before the end of the year, it is difficult to destock, especially with high import pressure in October [14]. - **Styrene**: There is insufficient fundamental positive, and the price resumes decline. The contradiction lies in the difficulty of destocking high inventories in the upstream and downstream. Although there is a destocking pattern from September to October, it has limited effect on the current high inventory, and it will return to the end - of - year inventory accumulation cycle from November to December [17]. - **MEG**: Before the festival, the port shipment performance is poor, and the port inventory accumulates. Cost support is not obvious, and the market sentiment is bearish. The supply - demand situation is expected to weaken marginally in the long - term [18]. - **Short Fiber**: Inventory is slightly destocked, and processing fees are firm. The support from upstream polyester raw materials is insufficient, and the absolute price mainly follows the raw materials to fluctuate. The processing fees have strengthened bottom support during the peak season [22]. - **Bottle Chip**: Low prices stimulate some factories to purchase, and processing fees operate stably. The cost support from upstream polyester raw materials is insufficient, and the absolute price oscillates and declines. However, due to its own limited driving force, the decline is limited, and processing fees expand passively [23]. - **Methanol**: There is still a certain stocking demand before the festival, and the methanol futures price oscillates and declines. The price of upstream manufacturers has decreased, but the low inventory level in the inland area and the stocking demand before the National Day support the market. There is a contradiction between high inventory pressure in the port in the near - term and the expected overseas shutdown in the far - term [26]. - **Urea**: The supply - demand pattern of looseness is difficult to change, and the futures price is continuously under pressure along the cost line. On September 22, the supply - side daily output and operating rate continued to increase, while the demand - side support was insufficient, and the export expectation was weakening [27]. - **LLDPE**: The downstream transactions still increase in volume, and the price oscillates and declines. Affected by factors such as oil price oscillation, macro - atmosphere, and supply - demand situation, although the downstream demand may have certain support before the National Day and Mid - Autumn Festival, the overall fundamental situation is still under pressure [30]. - **PP**: It oscillates and declines, and attention should be paid to the support strength at the previous low. Affected by oil price and macro - factors, it has reached near the low point in June, and there is still some support. Although there is some downstream restocking demand before the festival, the supply - side pressure still exists [31]. - **PL**: It follows PP to fluctuate and oscillates and declines in the short - term. The inventory of propylene enterprises is controllable, and the willingness to further reduce prices is limited. The PP - PL spread oscillates around 500, and the volatility of PL may increase marginally [32]. - **PVC**: Market sentiment declines, and it should be treated with caution and weakly. At the macro - level, the market sentiment is prone to fluctuate. At the micro - level, the PVC fundamental situation is under pressure, and the cost increase slows down. The production may decline, the downstream demand improves, and the signing of orders improves [35]. - **Caustic Soda**: Strong expectation but weak reality, and the futures price is partial to oscillation. At the macro - level, the market sentiment is prone to fluctuate. At the micro - level, the fundamental situation of caustic soda still has pressure, but the demand expectation is good. The inventory receipt volume of Weiqiao is high, and the purchase price has been lowered. However, the expected stocking of alumina for caustic soda in 2026Q1 is strong [36]. 3.2 Product Data Monitoring - **Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring**: It shows the cross - period spreads, basis, and cross - product spreads of various products, reflecting the price relationships and changes among different products and different contract periods [38][39][40]. - **Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring**: Although specific data are not detailed in the summary part, it is expected to further analyze the basis and spread of various chemical products to provide references for market participants [41]. 3.3 Commodity Index - **Comprehensive Index**: The comprehensive index, characteristic index (including commodity 20 index and industrial product index), and sector index (energy index) show different trends of increase and decrease, reflecting the overall performance of the commodity market on September 22, 2025 [281][283].

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials and increasing geopolitical risks, leading to expectations of heightened volatility in the gold market this week [1][2]. Group 1: Market Analysis - Gold prices rose by 2% to reach a new high, influenced by dovish remarks from Fed officials, particularly from the aggressive dovish stance of Milan, who suggested a continued rate cut at 50 basis points [1]. - The market sentiment remains optimistic due to geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding the recognition of Palestine by several countries and Israel's aggressive stance [2]. - The expectation of increased volatility in gold prices is anticipated this week, especially with upcoming speeches from Fed Chair Powell and the latest core PCE inflation data [2]. Group 2: Investment Sentiment - Despite the high gold price of $3,700, there are no compelling reasons to short gold, as it remains a dominant monetary asset in global financial markets [3]. - Central banks are expected to continue purchasing gold due to diminishing confidence in the US dollar, driven by the US government's push for significant rate cuts amid rising inflation pressures [3]. - The current market environment is described as a "perfect storm" for gold and silver, with increasing appeal for safe-haven assets amid political divisions in the US and escalating tensions between NATO and Russia [3].

Report Title - Glass: Low-level Volatility Continues, Focus on Peak-season Demand; Soda Ash: Supply Pressure Remains, Adopt Rebound Shorting Strategy [1] Report Core Views - For soda ash, the production remains at a high level, downstream low-price replenishment occurs but overall consumption fluctuates little, and the absolute inventory is high with limited fundamental drivers. In the short term, affected by market sentiment changes, the soda ash futures price rebounds and then falls. Overall, with a supply-demand imbalance, the strategy is to sell on rebounds. For glass, there is a slight inventory reduction in the short term, but demand has not significantly improved. Attention should be paid to the intensity of the next round of restocking [4][38]. Summary by Industry Soda Ash Price - This week, the spot price remained stable, and the price difference between heavy and light soda ash remained stable. The mainstream trade areas had North China heavy soda ash at 1325 (unchanged) and East China heavy soda ash at 1250 (unchanged). Last week, the prices of heavy and light soda ash slightly decreased, with the national heavy soda ash market price at 1285 and the light soda ash market price at 1245, and the heavy-light soda ash price difference at +40 (unchanged). The futures price rebounded slightly. The closing price of the main SA2501 contract was 1318 (+28), the 1-5 spread was -89 (-11), and the basis of the main 01 contract was -32 (-23) (using the national heavy soda ash average price) [5][10]. Supply - Last week, the soda ash production was 74.57 tons (-1.54, -2.02%), including 32.80 tons of light soda ash (-1.14) and 41.77 tons of heavy soda ash (-0.40). The operating rate was 85.53% (-1.76%), with the ammonia-soda method at 88.87% (-1.97%) and the combined soda method at 75.53% (-1.87%) [4][14]. Demand - Last week, the soda ash enterprise shipment volume was 78.76 tons, a week-on-week increase of +0.24%; the overall production-sales ratio was 105.62%, a week-on-week increase of +2.39%. Last week, the soda ash demand remained stable, and downstream enterprises mainly purchased based on rigid demand. Next week, the float glass is expected to increase slightly, while the photovoltaic glass is expected to decrease. In August, the soda ash imports were 0.03 tons, a month-on-month decrease of -0.29 tons; exports were 21.54 tons, a month-on-month increase of +5.41 tons, resulting in an increase in net exports [4][23]. Inventory - Last week, the soda ash enterprise inventory was 175.56 tons (-4.19, -2.33%), including 74.95 tons of light soda ash (-1.35) and 100.61 tons of heavy soda ash (-2.48). Both light and heavy soda ash inventories decreased [4][30]. Cost and Profit - Last week, the profit of the combined soda method (double tons) was -70.5 yuan/ton (-16); the profit of the ammonia-soda method was -36.75 yuan/ton (-0.45), showing overall stability [4][35]. Strategy - Given the high soda ash production, low-price downstream replenishment with little overall consumption fluctuation, and high absolute inventory, the fundamental drivers are limited. Considering the supply-demand imbalance, the strategy is to sell on rebounds [4]. Glass Price - Last week, the glass spot price remained stable with a slight increase. The ex-factory price of Wuhan Changli 5mm glass was 1160 (+40), and the ex-factory price of Shahe Anquan 5mm glass was 1088 (+12). The price difference between Changli and Shahe was +72 (+28). The futures price also rose. The closing price of the main 2601 contract was 1216 (+36), the 1-5 spread was -127 (-23), and using the Wuhan Changli ex-factory price as the spot benchmark, the basis of the main 01 contract was -56 (+4) [39][44]. Supply - Last week, the daily output of float glass in production was 16.02 tons, a week-on-week increase of +0.0%. The float glass production was 112.12 tons, a week-on-week increase of +0.0%. The operating rate of float glass was 76.01%, a week-on-week increase of +0.0%, and the capacity utilization rate was 80.08%, a week-on-week increase of +0.0%. Last week, there were 296 domestic glass production lines after excluding zombie lines, with 225 in production and 71 cold-repaired and shut down [38][50]. Demand - As of early September, the order days of deep-processing enterprises were 10.4 days, an increase of +0.75 compared to the previous period. The downstream demand recovery was slow. The real estate end-recovery situation was still weak, with the cumulative year-on-year decline of the completion end from January to August at -17%, and the front-end new construction willingness still low, with the cumulative year-on-year decline from January to July at -19.5%. According to CAAM data, in August, the automobile production and sales were 281.5 million and 285.7 million respectively, with month-on-month increases of +8.65% and +10.18% and year-on-year increases of +12.96% and +16.14%, respectively, which were at relatively high levels in recent years [38][59]. Inventory - Last week, the total inventory of the national float glass sample enterprises was 60.908 million weight cases, a week-on-week decrease of -1.10%. Different regions had different inventory changes, with North China increasing by 3.34%, East China decreasing by -1.35%, Central China decreasing by -5.41%, South China decreasing by -1.44%, Southwest increasing by 0.45%, Northeast decreasing by -2.27%, and Northwest decreasing by -6.25% [38][65]. Cost and Profit - Last week, the profit of coal-gas-fired float glass was +94.03 yuan/ton (-6.37); the profit of natural-gas-fired float glass was -164.84 yuan/ton (+9.29); the profit of petroleum-coke-fired float glass was 41.37 yuan/ton (+11.43). The industry profit remained stable in the short term [38][79]. Strategy - There is a slight inventory reduction in the short term, but demand has not significantly improved. Attention should be paid to the intensity of the next round of restocking [38].

1. Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - The international gold price rose more than 1% on Friday to a new high, driven by the dovish speech of Fed Governor Milan, which strengthened the market's expectation of consecutive interest rate cuts in future Fed meetings. The gold ETF holdings increased significantly, but the domestic gold market was affected by factors such as stock market performance and RMB exchange rate, and the report suggested short - term high - level operation of gold prices and pre - festival position reduction [1][15]. - The simultaneous official statements by the UK, Canada, and Australia to recognize the State of Palestine increased the political pressure on Israel, and the geopolitical risk was uncertain. The US dollar was expected to maintain short - term volatility [19]. - After the interest rate cut, small - cap stocks and real estate sectors had profit - taking, but technology companies' capital expenditure plans were expected to drive the US stock index to fluctuate strongly. The market risk appetite remained high, and a long - biased approach was recommended [22]. - The recent stock market was volatile, with a divergence between technology stocks and traditional heavy - weight stocks. It was recommended to moderately take profits in the short term to cope with high volatility [26]. - Negative factors led to a sharp decline in Treasury bond futures. The bond market was expected to fluctuate at the end of the month and return to fundamental trading in the middle and late October. It was recommended to be cautious in the short term and consider mid - line long - position strategies later [30]. - The price of thermal coal was expected to remain strong in the short term due to supply - side regulation, but downstream resistance might increase as the price rose [33]. - The iron ore price was in high - level oscillation, with short - term support. After the festival, the market was cautious, and the impact of year - end long - term agreements was uncertain [34]. - The supply of Brazilian sugar was strong in the second half of August, but the peak of the crushing season was approaching. The domestic sugar market was under short - term pressure, but the downside space of Zhengzhou sugar was limited, and there might be a weak rebound in the fourth quarter [39]. - The overall export signing progress of US cotton was behind the same period in recent years. The external cotton faced seasonal supply pressure, and the Zhengzhou cotton was expected to maintain an oscillatory pattern, with a bearish view in the fourth quarter [44]. - The oil and fat market lacked a driving force and maintained an oscillatory trend. Palm oil was recommended for range - bound operations, and for international and domestic soybean oil, different strategies such as long - short spreads were suggested [47]. - The soybean meal was likely to remain range - bound, and the development of Sino - US relations should be continuously monitored [50]. - The steel price was expected to have a small - scale rebound in the short term before the National Day, but the upward space was limited [53]. - The fundamentals of red dates were bearish, but the impact of capital and weather speculation should be vigilant, and it was recommended to wait and see [57]. - The medium - term view on corn was bearish, and it was recommended to hold short positions [58]. - The long - term fundamentals of corn starch were bearish [60]. - The price of alumina was under downward pressure due to oversupply, and it was recommended to short at high levels [61]. - The copper price was expected to oscillate at a high level in the short term, and it was recommended to lay out mid - line long positions at low levels [65]. - The price of lithium carbonate was expected to fall in the fourth quarter, and a short - biased approach was recommended [66]. - The polysilicon market was expected to oscillate widely in the short term, and option - selling and spread - trading strategies were suggested [71]. - The industrial silicon price was recommended to be bought at low levels, but chasing high prices should be cautious [74]. - For nickel, it was recommended to look for long - position opportunities after sentiment release and consider positive spreads [77]. - The lead price was expected to oscillate upward, and it was recommended to lay out mid - line long positions and consider positive spreads [79]. - For zinc, it was recommended to wait and see in the short term and consider positive spreads [80]. - The EU carbon price was expected to oscillate strongly [82]. - The oil price was expected to maintain an interval oscillatory trend in the short term [84]. - The price of caustic soda was expected to have limited downward space [88]. - The pulp market was expected to oscillate weakly [90]. - The PVC market was fundamentally weak, but further decline was difficult. Policy support should be monitored [91]. - The bottle chip market's supply - demand pattern was not substantially improved, and the sustainability of production cuts and new capacity launch should be monitored [95]. - The benzene and styrene markets were expected to oscillate weakly, and the resolution of inventory contradictions after the peak season and oil price fluctuations should be monitored [97]. - The PX price was expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [101]. - The PTA price was expected to oscillate weakly and adjust in the short term [103]. - For soda ash, a short - at - high approach was recommended, and supply - side disturbances should be monitored [106]. - For float glass, an arbitrage strategy of long glass 2601 and short soda ash 2601 was recommended [108]. - For container shipping rates, different strategies were recommended for different contracts, such as taking profits at low levels for the 10 - contract and looking for low - long opportunities for the 12 - contract [110]. 3. Summaries by Directory 3.1 Financial News and Comments 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The call between Chinese and US leaders, the increase in gold ETF holdings, and Milan's dovish speech drove the international gold price up. The domestic gold market was affected by multiple factors, and short - term high - level operation with pre - festival position reduction was recommended [13][14][15]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Venezuela clarified drug - related issues, Trump communicated with Musk, and the UK, Canada, and Australia recognized Palestine. The US dollar was expected to maintain short - term volatility [16][17][19]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Milan emphasized independent decision - making on interest rate cuts. Oracle negotiated a large - scale AI cloud - computing agreement. The US stock index was expected to fluctuate strongly, and a long - biased approach was recommended [21][22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The call between Chinese and US leaders and the collective appearance of financial regulators. The stock market was volatile, and it was recommended to moderately take profits [24][26]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The call between Chinese and US leaders, Shanghai's housing property tax policy adjustment, and the central bank's reverse - repurchase operation. Treasury bond futures fell, and the bond market was expected to oscillate at the end of the month. A cautious short - term approach and mid - line long - position consideration later were recommended [28][29][30]. 3.2 Commodity News and Comments 3.2.1 Black Metal (Thermal Coal) - The price of thermal coal in the northern port market was strong on September 19. Supply - side regulation might drive the price to remain strong in the short term, but downstream resistance could increase [32][33]. 3.2.2 Black Metal (Iron Ore) - National fixed - asset investment data showed a slowdown in some sectors. The iron ore price was in high - level oscillation, and the market was cautious after the festival [34]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Product (Sugar) - China's sugar import data and Brazil's sugar production data in the second half of August. The domestic sugar market was under short - term pressure, but the downside space was limited [35][39]. 3.2.4 Agricultural Product (Cotton) - EU's clothing import data, India's cotton sales, and US cotton export data. The external cotton faced supply pressure, and the Zhengzhou cotton was expected to oscillate [41][42][44]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Product (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia's palm oil reference price adjustment. The oil and fat market lacked a driving force, and different strategies were recommended for different oils [46][47]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Product (Soybean Meal) - The high - level operation of oil - mill开机率. The soybean meal was likely to remain range - bound, and Sino - US relations should be monitored [49][50]. 3.2.7 Black Metal (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - Indonesian steel enterprises' decarbonization plan and steel - mill production data. The steel price was expected to have a short - term small - scale rebound, but the upward space was limited [51][53]. 3.2.8 Agricultural Product (Red Dates) - The price change of red dates in the market. The fundamentals of red dates were bearish, and it was recommended to wait and see [56][57]. 3.2.9 Agricultural Product (Corn) - Corn price regional differentiation. The medium - term view on corn was bearish, and it was recommended to hold short positions [58]. 3.2.10 Agricultural Product (Corn Starch) - The increase in starch开机率 and the decrease in inventory. The long - term fundamentals of corn starch were bearish [59][60]. 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metal (Alumina) - Alumina inventory data. The alumina price was under downward pressure, and it was recommended to short at high levels [61][62]. 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metal (Copper) - China's subsidy cut for copper and nickel imports and a mining project financing agreement. The copper price was expected to oscillate at a high level in the short term, and mid - line long positions were recommended [63][65]. 3.2.13 Non - ferrous Metal (Lithium Carbonate) - Argentina's lithium carbonate export data. The lithium carbonate price was expected to fall in the fourth quarter, and a short - biased approach was recommended [66]. 3.2.14 Non - ferrous Metal (Polysilicon) - The "Three - North" project plan. The polysilicon market was expected to oscillate widely in the short term, and option and spread strategies were suggested [67][71]. 3.2.15 Non - ferrous Metal (Industrial Silicon) - Industrial silicon production data. The industrial silicon price was recommended to be bought at low levels, but chasing high prices should be cautious [72][74]. 3.2.16 Non - ferrous Metal (Nickel) - The confirmation of nickel oxide's high - temperature superconductivity. The nickel price was recommended to look for long - position opportunities after sentiment release and consider positive spreads [75][77]. 3.2.17 Non - ferrous Metal (Lead) - LME lead data and new battery certification. The lead price was expected to oscillate upward, and mid - line long positions and positive spreads were recommended [78][79]. 3.2.18 Non - ferrous Metal (Zinc) - LME zinc data. For zinc, it was recommended to wait and see in the short term and consider positive spreads [80]. 3.2.19 Energy Chemical (Carbon Emission) - EUA contract data. The EU carbon price was expected to oscillate strongly [81][82]. 3.2.20 Energy Chemical (Crude Oil) - The increase in US oil rigs. The oil price was expected to maintain an interval oscillatory trend in the short term [83][84]. 3.2.21 Energy Chemical (Caustic Soda) - The price change of caustic soda. The price of caustic soda was expected to have limited downward space [85][88]. 3.2.22 Energy Chemical (Pulp) - The price change of pulp. The pulp market was expected to oscillate weakly [89][90]. 3.2.23 Energy Chemical (PVC) - The price change of PVC. The PVC market was fundamentally weak, but further decline was difficult. Policy support should be monitored [91]. 3.2.24 Energy Chemical (Bottle Chips) - The price and order data of bottle chips. The bottle chip market's supply - demand pattern was not substantially improved, and the sustainability of production cuts and new capacity launch should be monitored [92][95]. 3.2.25 Energy Chemical (Benzene and Styrene) - The consumption data of benzene and styrene downstream. The benzene and styrene markets were expected to oscillate weakly, and the resolution of inventory contradictions after the peak season and oil price fluctuations should be monitored [96][97]. 3.2.26 Energy Chemical (PX) - PX supply - demand data. The PX price was expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [99][101]. 3.2.27 Energy Chemical (PTA) - PTA spot and futures data. The PTA price was expected to oscillate weakly and adjust in the short term [102][103]. 3.2.28 Energy Chemical (Soda Ash) - Soda ash price data. For soda ash, a short - at - high approach was recommended, and supply - side disturbances should be monitored [104][106]. 3.2.29 Energy Chemical (Float Glass) - Float glass price data. For float glass, an arbitrage strategy of long glass 2601 and short soda ash 2601 was recommended [107][108]. 3.2.30 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - Container ship order data. Different strategies were recommended for different contracts, such as taking profits at low levels for the 10 - contract and looking for low - long opportunities for the 12 - contract [109][110].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical futures market as a whole continues to consolidate in a volatile pattern. The supply pressure in the crude oil market persists, and attention should be paid to geopolitical risks. The prices of various energy and chemical products show different trends, with some being volatile, some weakly volatile, and some expected to experience short - term fluctuations [2][3][4]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Situation and Logic of Energy and Chemical Products - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure persists, and geopolitical risks are the focus. The freight rate of VLCC from the Middle East to Asia has reached a two - and - a - half - year high. The持仓 of Brent crude oil has reached a record high, indicating a large divergence between long and short positions. The disruption of Ukraine to Russia's oil product exports remains unresolved [2][10]. - **Asphalt**: The futures price fluctuates below 3500 yuan/ton. Saudi Arabia promotes OPEC+ to continue increasing production, and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East escalates. The supply tension problem has been significantly alleviated, and the pricing power of asphalt futures prices is expected to return to Shandong. The hidden inventory in South China is a concern [11]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The price shows a weak and volatile trend. Saudi Arabia promotes OPEC+ to continue increasing production, and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East escalates. The export of Russian fuel oil reaches a record high, and the demand expectation deteriorates [11]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It fluctuates following crude oil. It is affected by factors such as the decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur substitution. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to decline [13]. - **PX**: The cost support is insufficient, and the processing fee is under pressure. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand from downstream PTA is expected to weaken [14]. - **PTA**: New device commissioning is postponed, and maintenance is implemented, but the market boost effect is limited. The processing fee is expected to be repaired, and attention should be paid to the support around 4600 yuan/ton [14]. - **Pure Benzene**: The price falls intraday due to the realization of macro - benefits and the decline in commodity sentiment. The price is expected to fluctuate narrowly in the short term, and attention should be paid to the change in crude oil prices and the subsequent import volume of pure benzene [14][15][16]. - **Styrene**: The price resumes falling due to the decline in commodity sentiment. The inventory pressure is large in September - October, and the cost - end pure benzene inventory accumulation pressure may drag down the valuation. There may be a small rebound in the short term, but the amplitude is limited by inventory [16][17]. - **Ethylene Glycol (MEG)**: The market sentiment is under pressure due to the expectation of weakening supply and demand. The price is expected to fluctuate in a low - level range, and attention should be paid to the support around 4200 yuan/ton [17][18][19]. - **Polyester Staple Fiber**: The inventory is slightly reduced, and the processing fee is firm. The supply and demand pattern is relatively healthy, and the absolute value follows the raw material fluctuations and fluctuates in the short term [20][21][22]. - **Polyester Bottle Chips**: The driving force is limited, and it follows passively. The price follows the upstream fluctuations, and the absolute value follows the raw material fluctuations and fluctuates [22][24]. - **Methanol**: The port trading volume increases slightly, and the futures price fluctuates and declines. The port inventory pressure is large, and the inland inventory pressure is limited. There may be low - buying opportunities from September to October [25]. - **Urea**: Under the condition of loose supply and demand, the downstream conducts price negotiations, and the futures price fluctuates and consolidates in the short term [25]. - **LLDPE (Plastic)**: The maintenance rate declines, and there is still restocking demand before the festival. The price fluctuates. The macro - support weakens, the oil price fluctuates weakly, and the demand may have certain support [28]. - **PP**: The spot price is at a low level, and there is still restocking demand before the festival. The price fluctuates and declines. The supply side still has an increasing trend, and the inventory pressure in the upper and middle reaches exists [29][30]. - **PL**: It fluctuates following PP, and the price fluctuates and declines in the short term [30]. - **PVC**: It operates in a volatile manner with weak reality and strong expectation. The macro - sentiment is warm, but the fundamental pressure is large, and the cost moves up slightly [33]. - **Caustic Soda**: The spot price decline space is limited, and the futures price fluctuates. The fundamental pressure gradually appears, but the restocking before the National Day may provide certain support [33]. 3.2 Monitoring of Energy and Chemical Indicators - **Inter - period Spread**: Different energy and chemical products show different inter - period spread values and changes. For example, the M1 - M2 spread of Brent is 0.5 yuan/ton with a change of 0.01 yuan/ton, and the 1 - 5 - month spread of PX is 0 yuan with a change of - 8 yuan/ton [36]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: The basis and warehouse receipt quantities of various products also vary. For example, the basis of asphalt is 93 yuan/ton with a change of 18 yuan/ton, and the warehouse receipt is 65010 [37]. - **Inter - product Spread**: The inter - product spreads of different energy and chemical products have different values and changes. For example, the 1 - month PP - 3MA spread is - 112 yuan/ton with a change of 34 yuan/ton [39]. 3.3 Commodity Index - On September 18, 2025, the comprehensive index of commodities is 2224.80, down 0.94%; the commodity 20 index is 2489.53, down 1.04%; the industrial products index is 2246.67, down 1.06%. The energy index on September 18, 2025, has a daily decline of 1.27%, a 5 - day increase of 2.98%, a 1 - month increase of 0.64%, and a year - to - date decline of 0.86% [281][283].