1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Industrial silicon supply production scheduling has increased, demand recovery is at a low level, and cost support has risen. Industrial silicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 8640 - 9040 [6]. - For polysilicon, supply production scheduling continues to increase, demand shows continuous recovery overall, and cost support remains stable. Polysilicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 50315 - 53285 [8]. - The main bullish factors are cost - upward support and manufacturers' shutdown and production - reduction plans; the main bearish factors are slow post - holiday demand recovery and strong supply but weak demand in downstream polysilicon. The main logic is that capacity mismatch leads to strong supply and weak demand, and the downward trend is difficult to change [11][12]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Daily Views - Industrial Silicon - **Fundamentals**: Last week, industrial silicon supply was 84,000 tons, a 3.70% increase; demand was 78,000 tons, an 11.43% increase. Polysilicon inventory is at a high level, silicon wafers and battery cells are in a loss state, while components are profitable. Silicone inventory is at a low level, with a production profit of 479 yuan/ton, and its comprehensive开工率 is 74.84%, flat compared to the previous period and higher than the historical average. Aluminum alloy ingot inventory is at a high level, with an import loss of 612 yuan/ton, and the recycled aluminum开工率 is at a low level. The cost of sample oxygen - passing 553 production in Xinjiang is in a loss state, and the cost support during the wet season has weakened [6]. - **Basis**: On August 12, the spot price of non - oxygen - passing in East China was 9200 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 11 - contract was 360 yuan/ton, with the spot at a premium to the futures [6]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory was 547,000 tons, a 1.30% increase; sample enterprise inventory was 170,050 tons, a 0.81% decrease; major port inventory was 118,000 tons, a 0.84% decrease [6]. - **Disk**: MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed below MA20 [6]. - **Main Position**: The main position is net short, and short positions are increasing [6]. - **Expectation**: Industrial silicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 8640 - 9040 [6]. 3.2 Daily Views - Polysilicon - **Fundamentals**: Last week, polysilicon production was 29,400 tons, a 10.94% increase, and the August production schedule is expected to be 130,500 tons, a 22.76% increase compared to the previous month. Silicon wafer production, battery cell production, and component production are showing different trends. The average cost of N - type polysilicon is 36,280 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 9,720 yuan/ton [8]. - **Basis**: On August 12, the price of N - type dense material was 46,000 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 11 - contract was - 4800 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [8]. - **Inventory**: Weekly inventory was 233,000 tons, a 1.74% increase, at a high level compared to the same period in history [8]. - **Disk**: MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed above MA20 [8]. - **Main Position**: The main position is net long, and long positions are decreasing [8]. - **Expectation**: Polysilicon 2511 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 50315 - 53285 [8]. 3.3 Market Overview - **Industrial Silicon**: The prices of most futures contracts decreased, and the basis, inventory, production, and开工率 of different regions and specifications showed different changes [15]. - **Polysilicon**: The prices of most futures contracts decreased, and the prices, production, inventory, and profit of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components also changed [17]. 3.4 Other Charts and Tables - **Industrial Silicon Price - Basis and Delivery Product Spread Trends**: Showed the historical trends of the basis and the spread between 421 and 553 of industrial silicon [20]. - **Industrial Silicon Inventory**: Displayed the historical inventory changes of industrial silicon in different regions and types [22]. - **Industrial Silicon Production and Capacity Utilization Trends**: Presented the historical production and开工率 changes of industrial silicon in different regions and specifications [26]. - **Industrial Silicon Component Cost Trends**: Showed the historical price trends of electricity, silica, graphite electrodes, and reducing agents in the main production areas [31]. - **Industrial Silicon Cost - Sample Region Trends**: Displayed the historical cost and profit trends of industrial silicon in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Xinjiang [33]. - **Industrial Silicon Weekly and Monthly Supply - Demand Balance Tables**: Presented the weekly and monthly supply - demand balance situations of industrial silicon [35][38]. - **Industrial Silicon Downstream - Organic Silicon**: Included price, production, import - export, and inventory trends of DMC and its downstream products [41][43][46]. - **Industrial Silicon Downstream - Aluminum Alloy**: Included price, supply, inventory, production, and demand trends related to aluminum alloy [49][52][54]. - **Industrial Silicon Downstream - Polysilicon**: Included cost, price, inventory, production, supply - demand balance, and trends of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components [60][63][66].

1. Investment Ratings - No investment ratings for the industries are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon market shows both supply and demand growth. Large - scale enterprises are resuming production, and the resumption of polysilicon and organic silicon production supports the demand side. The market is expected to reach a tight - balance state. However, inventory and order pressures are emerging. The main price fluctuation range is likely to be between 8,000 - 9,500 yuan/ton. If the price drops to the low level of 8,000 - 8,500 yuan/ton, investors can consider buying on dips. The main contract has shifted to SI2511, and investors should pay attention to the high position of the 09 contract and control positions and manage risks in advance [1]. Polysilicon - In August, the supply and demand of polysilicon both increase, but the supply growth rate is higher, and there is still pressure on inventory accumulation. If there is new progress in capacity integration or clearance, polysilicon prices may rise again. Otherwise, it may fluctuate and decline under the pressure of inventory and warehouse receipts. The main price fluctuation range is likely to be between 45,000 - 58,000 yuan/ton. After the price returns to the lower edge of the cost range, investors can buy on dips. It is recommended to buy put options to short at high prices. Attention should be paid to the high position of the 09 contract [2]. Soda Ash - The weekly production of soda ash has rebounded significantly, and the inventory has returned to the accumulation pattern, with an obvious overall surplus in the fundamentals. The spot sales have weakened recently. In the medium - term, after the photovoltaic installation rush in the second quarter, the growth of photovoltaic glass production capacity has slowed down, and the float glass production capacity is flat with supply - demand pressure in the future. There is no growth expectation for the overall demand of soda ash. Without actual capacity withdrawal or load reduction, the inventory will be further pressured. It is recommended to wait for a new opportunity to short [3]. Glass - The glass market has seen continuous weakening in the recent market, with a significant weakening in spot transactions and a continuous negative feedback in the market. The inventory has shifted from manufacturers to middle - stream traders and futures - cash traders. The deep - processing orders are weak, and the rigid demand for glass is under pressure. In the long - term, the real - estate cycle is at the bottom, and the industry needs capacity clearance. It is recommended to stop profiting on previous short positions and wait for new opportunities [3]. Natural Rubber - On the supply side, labor shortages in Cambodia and disrupted rubber - tapping in Thailand have led to stronger raw material procurement prices. On the demand side, the replacement demand has a good performance, and the market trading activity is expected to increase. The winter snow - tire agents are in the stocking stage, and the order activity is expected to rise. In the short - term, with the concentrated release of supply - side benefits and the continuous reduction of spot inventory, rubber prices are expected to be strong. Investors should pay attention to the raw material supply during the peak production season in the main producing areas and consider shorting if the raw material supply is smooth [5]. Logs - The log futures were weak yesterday. The main benchmark delivery product's spot price remained unchanged, and the new round of foreign - market quotes remained the same. Last week, the inventory decreased significantly, and the demand remained flat. Fundamentally, the reduction of available goods of some specifications and the price increase of foreign - market quotes have supported the cost. The demand is strong, and the inventory has decreased due to less unloading at ports and strong outbound volume. The short - term market is expected to be strongly volatile, and investors are advised to buy on dips [7]. 3. Summary by Catalogs Industrial Silicon Spot Prices and Basis - On August 12, the price of East China oxygen - passing SI5530 industrial silicon was 9,400 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the basis (based on oxygen - passing SI5530) increased by 160 yuan/ton to 560 yuan/ton, a 40% increase. The price of East China SI4210 industrial silicon was 9,750 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis (based on SI4210) increased by 160 yuan/ton to 110 yuan/ton, a 320% increase. The price of Xinjiang 99 silicon increased by 100 yuan/ton to 8,800 yuan/ton, a 1.15% increase; the basis (Xinjiang) increased by 260 yuan/ton to 760 yuan/ton, a 52% increase [1]. Monthly Spreads - The spread of 2508 - 2509 increased by 65 yuan/ton to 0 yuan/ton, a 100% increase; the spread of 2509 - 2510 decreased by 5 yuan/ton to - 20 yuan/ton, a 33.33% decrease; etc. [1]. Fundamental Data (Monthly) - The national industrial silicon production was 33.83 million tons, an increase of 1.06 million tons or 3.23% from the previous month. Xinjiang's production decreased by 2.70 million tons to 15.03 million tons, a 15.21% decrease; Yunnan's production increased by 2.49 million tons to 4.12 million tons, a 153.86% increase; Sichuan's production increased by 1.15 million tons to 4.85 million tons, a 31.05% increase. The national operating rate was 52.61%, an increase of 1.27 percentage points or 2.47% [1]. Inventory Changes - Xinjiang's inventory decreased by 0.12 million tons to 11.69 million tons, a 1.02% decrease; the social inventory increased by 0.70 million tons to 54.70 million tons, a 1.30% increase [1]. Polysilicon Spot Prices and Basis - On August 12, the average price of N - type re -投料 was 47,000 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of N - type granular silicon was 44,500 yuan/ton, unchanged; the N - type material basis (average price) increased by 1,185 yuan/ton to - 4,800 yuan/ton, a 19.80% increase [2]. Futures Prices and Monthly Spreads - The main contract price decreased by 1,185 yuan/ton to 51,800 yuan/ton, a 2.24% decrease; the spread of the current month - the first - continuous contract increased by 1,280 yuan/ton to - 1,295 yuan/ton, a 49.71% increase [2]. Fundamental Data (Weekly and Monthly) - The weekly silicon wafer production was 12.02 GW, an increase of 1.02 GW or 9.27% from the previous week; the monthly polysilicon production was 10.10 million tons, an increase of 0.49 million tons or 5.10% from the previous month [2]. Inventory Changes - The polysilicon inventory increased by 0.40 million tons to 23.30 million tons, a 1.75% increase; the silicon wafer inventory increased by 0.96 million GW to 19.11 million GW, a 5.29% increase [2]. Glass and Soda Ash Glass - related Prices and Spreads - The North China glass quotation was 1,170 yuan/ton, unchanged; the East China quotation decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,240 yuan/ton, a 0.80% decrease; the 2505 contract price increased by 21 yuan/ton to 1,330 yuan/ton, a 1.60% increase; the 2509 contract price increased by 5 yuan/ton to 1,073 yuan/ton, a 0.47% increase [3]. Soda Ash - related Prices and Spreads - The North China soda ash quotation was 1,350 yuan/ton, unchanged; the Northwest quotation decreased by 30 yuan/ton to 1,050 yuan/ton, a 2.78% decrease; the 2505 contract price increased by 62 yuan/ton to 1,462 yuan/ton, a 4.43% increase; the 2509 contract price increased by 41 yuan/ton to 1,292 yuan/ton, a 2.93% increase [3]. Supply - The soda ash operating rate was 85.41%, an increase of 5.14 percentage points or 6.40% from the previous period; the weekly soda ash production was 74.47 million tons, an increase of 4.5 million tons or 6.42% [3]. Inventory - The glass factory inventory increased by 234,800 heavy boxes to 6,184,700 heavy boxes, a 3.95% increase; the soda ash factory inventory increased by 6.9 million tons to 186.51 million tons, a 3.86% increase [3]. Real - estate Data (Monthly Year - on - Year) - The new construction area decreased by 0.09% year - on - year, an improvement of 0.09 percentage points from the previous month; the construction area increased by 0.05% year - on - year, a decrease of 2.43 percentage points from the previous month [3]. Natural Rubber Spot Prices and Basis - On August 12, the price of Yunnan state - owned whole - latex rubber (SCRWF) in Shanghai was 14,750 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan/ton or 0.34% from the previous day; the whole - latex basis (switched to the 2509 contract) decreased by 55 yuan/ton to - 1,110 yuan/ton, a 5.21% decrease; the Thai standard mixed rubber quotation was 14,550 yuan/ton, an increase of 150 yuan/ton or 1.04% [5]. Monthly Spreads - The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 40 yuan/ton to - 1,025 yuan/ton, a 4.06% decrease; the 1 - 5 spread increased by 15 yuan/ton to - 90 yuan/ton, a 14.29% increase [5]. Fundamental Data - In June, Thailand's rubber production was 392,600 tons, an increase of 120,400 tons or 44.23% from the previous month; Indonesia's production was 176,200 tons, a decrease of 24,100 tons or - 12.03% [5]. Inventory Changes - The bonded - area inventory decreased by 8,614 tons to 631,770 tons, a 1.35% decrease; the natural rubber factory - warehouse futures inventory in the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 2,519 tons to 42,235 tons, a 6.34% increase [5]. Logs Futures and Spot Prices - On August 12, the price of the 2509 log contract was 824.5 yuan/cubic meter, a decrease of 8 yuan/cubic meter or 0.96% from the previous day; the price of the 2511 contract was 845.5 yuan/cubic meter, a decrease of 1 yuan/cubic meter or 0.12% [7]. Cost and Supply - The RMB - US dollar exchange rate was 7.191, an increase of 0.01 from the previous day; the import theoretical cost (calculated at a 15% volume increase) was 819.65 yuan/cubic meter, an increase of 0.95 yuan/cubic meter. The port freight volume in July was 173.3 million cubic meters, a decrease of 2.7 million cubic meters or 1.51% from June [7]. Inventory and Demand - As of August 8, the national log inventory was 308 million cubic meters, a decrease of 9 million cubic meters or 2.84% from the previous week; the daily average outbound volume was 6.42 million cubic meters, unchanged from the previous week [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Cautiously Bearish**: Crude oil, PX, PTA, MEG [1][33][37][41] - **Cautiously Bullish**: LPG, Urea [1][48] - **Bearish Rebound**: L, PP, PVC, Propylene [1] - **Bearish**: Methanol, Asphalt [2] 2. Core Views of the Report - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure is rising, and the oil price center is moving down. Consider buying put options [1][5]. - **LPG**: High basis and high positions suggest potential for a rebound. Consider a light - long position [1][11]. - **L**: Demand is improving marginally. Consider buying on dips [1][16]. - **PP**: Pay attention to the start of the peak season. Consider buying on dips [1][23]. - **PVC**: Follow the cost - based range rebound in the short term and wait to go short after the rebound [1][30]. - **PX**: Supply - demand balance is expected to ease, and inventory is still high. Hold short positions cautiously and buy put options [1][35]. - **PTA**: Supply pressure is expected to increase, and demand is weak. Hold short positions cautiously, buy put options, and look for low - long opportunities after crude oil's negative factors are exhausted [1][39]. - **MEG**: Supply - demand is in a tight balance, and cost support is weakening. Take profit on long positions, look for short opportunities, and sell call options [2][43]. - **Methanol**: Supply - demand is expected to be loose, and port inventory is accumulating. Add short positions on rallies for the 09 contract, sell call options, and look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract [2][46]. - **Urea**: Cost support exists, and exports are relatively good. Close short positions for the 09 contract and look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract [2][50]. - **Asphalt**: Cost pressure exists, and fundamentals are slightly bearish. Try a light - short position [2]. - **Propylene**: Spot price is rising slightly, and demand is entering the peak season. Buy on dips [2]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices weakened, with WTI down 1.24%, Brent down 0.77%, and SC up 0.02% [4]. - **Basic Logic**: The support from the peak season is decreasing, and OPEC+ production increase is pressuring prices. There is still room for price compression [5]. - **Fundamentals**: OPEC's August production increased, and EIA data shows changes in US inventories [6]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy put options, and focus on the range of [480 - 500] for SC [7]. LPG - **Market Review**: On August 12, the PG main contract closed at 3813 yuan/ton, up 0.66% [9]. - **Basic Logic**: Cost is weak, but the basis is high, and positions are rising. There is potential for a rebound [10]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Try a light - long position and focus on the range of [3750 - 3850] [11]. L - **Market Review**: The L2509 contract closed at 7329 yuan/ton [15]. - **Industry News**: Downstream demand is increasing, and prices are expected to rise slightly [16]. - **Basic Logic**: Demand is improving marginally, and supply pressure is increasing marginally. Consider buying on dips [16]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips and focus on the range of [7200 - 7400] [16]. PP - **Market Review**: The PP2509 contract closed at 7091 yuan/ton [21]. - **Industry News**: International oil prices are rising, but demand is insufficient. Prices may fluctuate [22]. - **Basic Logic**: The main contract is shifting, and downstream demand is mainly for rigid needs. Consider buying on dips [23]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips and focus on the range of [7050 - 7200] [23]. PVC - **Market Review**: The V2509 contract closed at 5047 yuan/ton [28]. - **Industry News**: Production is normal, but fundamentals are weak. Prices may be stable [29]. - **Basic Logic**: Follow the cost - based range rebound in the short term and wait to go short after the rebound [30]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait to go short after the rebound and focus on the range of [4900 - 5150] [30]. PX - **Market Review**: On August 8, the PX spot in East China was 7015 yuan/ton, and the PX09 contract closed at 6726 yuan/ton [34]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply - demand balance is expected to ease, and inventory is still high. Cautiously bearish [35]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously, buy put options, and focus on the range of [6690 - 6780] [36]. PTA - **Market Review**: On August 8, PTA in East China was 4670 yuan/ton, and the TA09 contract closed at 4684 yuan/ton [38]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure is expected to increase, and demand is weak. Cautiously bearish [39]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously, buy put options, and look for low - long opportunities after crude oil's negative factors are exhausted. Focus on the range of [4670 - 4720] [40]. MEG - **Market Review**: On August 8, the ethylene glycol spot in East China was 4456 yuan/ton, and the EG09 contract closed at 4384 yuan/ton [42]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply - demand is in a tight balance, and cost support is weakening. Cautiously bearish [43]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Take profit on long positions, look for short opportunities, sell call options, and focus on the range of [4400 - 4440] [44]. Methanol - **Market Review**: On August 8, the methanol spot in East China was 2393 yuan/ton, and the main 09 contract closed at 2383 yuan/ton [45]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure is increasing, and demand is weakening. Bearish [46]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Add short positions on rallies for the 09 contract, sell call options, look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract, and take partial profit on the MA9 - 1 spread. Focus on the range of [2360 - 2395] [47]. Urea - **Market Review**: On August 8, the small - particle urea spot in Shandong was 1760 yuan/ton, and the main contract closed at 1728 yuan/ton [49]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure is increasing, but exports are relatively good. Cost support exists. Cautiously bullish [50]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Close short positions for the 09 contract and look for low - long opportunities for the 01 contract. Focus on the range of [1720 - 1750] [51]. Asphalt - **Basic Logic**: Cost pressure exists, and fundamentals are slightly bearish [2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Try a light - short position and focus on the range of [3450 - 3550] [2]. Propylene - **Basic Logic**: Spot price is rising slightly, and demand is entering the peak season [2]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Buy on dips and focus on the range of [6400 - 6600] [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that while coking coal prices are rising due to increased raw material costs, the price increase for coke is limited due to weak demand from the steel sector and inventory accumulation [1][2] - Coking coal prices have been supported by expectations of tight supply and potential production restrictions in the coal mining sector, which may lead to a stronger pricing environment for coking coal in August [2][4] - The average daily output of molten iron from steel mills has slightly decreased, but the overall demand for steel is expected to remain stable as the industry transitions from a low-demand to a high-demand season [2][3] Group 2 - The forecast for crude steel demand in the second half of the year is optimistic, with an estimated average daily demand of 282 million tons, reflecting a slight decrease from the first half but a year-on-year increase [3] - The supply side anticipates an increase in domestic coking coal production by 1.3 million tons by 2025, while imports are expected to decrease, leading to an overall supply increase [3] - Current futures prices for coking coal and coke show significant premiums over optimistic valuations, indicating strong market expectations for these commodities [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that coking coal prices are rising due to increased raw material costs, but the rise in coking coal prices is not fully transmitted to coke prices due to weak demand in the steel sector [1] - Coking coal prices have recently slowed down, with signs of weak supply and demand in both upstream and downstream industries, leading to a slight decline in coke prices [1] - There are two strong expectations supporting coke prices despite the current downward pressures from reduced downstream demand and weakened upstream cost support [1] Group 2 - Steel demand is expected to remain stable as the peak season approaches, with a slight decrease in iron output not significantly impacting demand for coke [2] - Short-term expectations for tight coking coal supply persist, driven by strong demand for thermal coal and potential production restrictions in coal mines [2] - The overall pricing outlook for the black series commodities is optimistic, with coking coal pricing reflecting overly optimistic expectations for crude steel demand [2] Group 3 - The average daily demand for crude steel in China during the first half of the year was 2.84 million tons, with a slight decrease expected in the second half due to reduced support from special government bonds [3] - The baseline assumption for coking coal production is an increase of 13 million tons by 2025, while imports are expected to decrease by 10 million tons [3] - The supply-demand balance indicates an annual surplus of 13.38 million tons of coking coal, with estimated warehouse values for coking coal and coke at 890 RMB/ton and 1454 RMB/ton, respectively [3] Group 4 - As of August 11, coking coal and coke contracts are trading at significant premiums compared to optimistic valuations, indicating strong market support for these commodities [4] - The high premiums for coking coal and coke are primarily supported by expectations of tightening supply [4] - If coking coal production does not meet optimistic expectations, the premium space for coking coal and coke may face contraction risks [4]

Group 1: Polyester Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The report analyzes the price, cash - flow, and supply - demand situation of various products in the polyester industry. Different products have different trends and outlooks. For example, PX's supply is expected to increase marginally in August, and its supply - demand is expected to weaken; PTA's short - term supply - demand may improve, but it is expected to be weak in the medium - term; ethylene glycol's short - term supply - demand is expected to improve; short - fiber's supply and demand have a small increase, and its price follows raw materials; bottle - chip's inventory is slowly decreasing, and its processing fee has support [2]. Summary by Directory - **Product Prices and Cash - flows**: On August 8th, prices of some products like DTY150/48 decreased by 0.3%, while others like POY150/48 remained unchanged. Cash - flows of some products also changed, such as POY150/48's cash - flow decreased by 28.6% [2]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: PX supply increases in August, and with low terminal demand, its supply - demand weakens. PTA has new device production, but low processing fees lead to more unexpected device overhauls. Ethylene glycol has supply changes both at home and abroad, and demand is expected to increase as the off - season ends. Short - fiber's supply and demand slightly increase, and bottle - chip's inventory decreases due to production cuts [2]. Group 2: PVC and Caustic Soda Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The report presents the price, supply - demand, and inventory situation of PVC and caustic soda. Caustic soda's supply is expected to increase, but there may be support from supply reduction due to enterprise overhauls. PVC's supply pressure is large with new capacity release, and downstream demand has no obvious improvement [7][12]. Summary by Directory - **Price Changes**: On August 8th, the price of Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda remained unchanged at 2500 yuan/ton, and the price of East China calcium - carbide - based PVC decreased by 0.4% to 4890 yuan/ton [7]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: Caustic soda's downstream alumina price is stable, and supply is expected to increase. PVC's new capacity is released continuously, and downstream product enterprise's operating rates are low. Inventory of liquid caustic soda and PVC has different changes, such as liquid caustic soda's East China factory - warehouse inventory increased by 2.0% [7][12]. Group 3: Crude Oil Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View Crude oil prices are running weakly recently. The trading logic is mainly about geopolitical risks and supply - demand relaxation pressure. Geopolitical factors may affect supply, and macro - level factors and basic - level supply - demand also impact the market. The market is bearish, but the price stabilizes after a decline. Short - term observation is recommended [15]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 11th, Brent decreased by 0.57% to 66.21 dollars/barrel, and WTI decreased by 0.67% to 63.45 dollars/barrel. Some spreads also changed, such as Brent M1 - M3 decreased by 12.73% [15]. - **Market Analysis**: Geopolitical factors like the US - Russia cease - fire negotiation may increase supply expectations. Macro - level new tariffs and sanctions threats affect demand. OPEC +'s production increase and the end of the peak oil - using season strengthen the bearish sentiment [15]. Group 4: Polyolefin Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View In August, the supply of PP and PE increases due to less maintenance and new device production. Demand is at a low level currently, but there is potential for replenishment as the seasonal peak approaches. The overall valuation is moderately high, and the fundamental contradiction is not significant [20]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, prices of futures contracts like L2601 decreased by 0.27%. Some spreads also changed, such as L2509 - 2601 decreased by 19.40% [20]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: Supply pressure of PP and PE increases in August. Downstream operating rates are low, and inventory of enterprises and society has different degrees of increase [20]. Group 5: Methanol Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The inventory of methanol accumulates significantly at ports this week. Domestic production is at a high level, and imports in August are still high. Downstream demand is weak due to low profits. 09 contract has a strong inventory - accumulation expectation, while 01 contract has expectations of seasonal peak and Iranian device shutdown [23]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, MA2601's closing price decreased by 0.88% to 2475 yuan/ton. Some spreads like MA91 spread increased by 15.60% [23]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Methanol enterprise inventory decreased by 9.50%, and port inventory increased by 14.48%. Operating rates of some upstream and downstream enterprises changed, such as Shanghai - domestic enterprise's operating rate increased by 2.28% [23]. Group 6: Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View In the third quarter, the supply - demand of pure benzene is expected to improve, and port inventory may decrease. Short - term price has support, but the rebound space is limited. Styrene's supply is high in the short - term, and its supply - demand pattern is weak, but the downward space is limited [27]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, the price of pure benzene's East - China spot decreased by 0.4% to 6125 yuan/ton, and styrene's East - China spot decreased by 1.1% to 7270 yuan/ton. Some spreads also changed, such as pure benzene - naphtha decreased by 1.1% [27]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Pure benzene's Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 4.1% to 16.30 million tons, and styrene's Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 3.0% to 15.90 million tons. Operating rates of some industries in the chain changed, such as the Asian pure benzene operating rate decreased by 1.3% [27]. Group 7: Urea Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The current oscillation of urea is due to the game between the positive factors of the Indian tender's unexpected price and export quota release and the agricultural demand gap. In the short - term, the bullish narrative dominates the market [54]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, the 05 - contract price of urea decreased by 0.50% to 1784 yuan/ton, and the 09 - contract price decreased by 0.52% to 1728 yuan/ton. Some spreads and basis also changed [52]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: Although some enterprises like Hualu Hengsheng are under maintenance, the daily output of urea is still at a high level. The demand impulse from the Indian tender and export policy cannot be falsified in the short - term [54].

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Core Viewpoint - Since 2025, gold and silver indices have shown significant increases, influenced by various factors including inflation rates, interest rates, and supply-demand dynamics [1] Inflation - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) peaked at 9.1% in June 2022 and has since shown a moderate decline, with core CPI and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) also trending downwards. However, CPI rebounded in February 2024, with June 2025 CPI rising 2.7%, exceeding expectations, and core CPI at 2.9%, in line with forecasts. PCE figures for June 2025 also surpassed market expectations, indicating a two-month inflation increase [1] Interest Rates - U.S. mid-term treasury yields have fluctuated, declining until January 2023, then rebounding since February 2024, approaching last year's highs before retreating again. The yields are currently experiencing wide fluctuations near 24-year lows [1] Supply and Demand - The gold market is experiencing a tight balance between supply and demand, with a slight increase in domestic supply and a notable rise in investment demand. Central banks continue to purchase over 1,000 tons of gold, maintaining a tight balance in the domestic market. Investment demand is expected to surge in the first half of 2025 [1] Employment Data - In July 2025, the U.S. added 73,000 jobs, marking a nine-month low, with average hourly earnings growth steady at 0.3% and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Non-farm employment data significantly underperformed expectations [1] Market Outlook - Recent trends show gold futures rising after a strong opening, with Chicago gold surpassing previous highs. The focus is on whether Shanghai gold can break through its upper range. The market has been consolidating for several months, with potential support at the lower range. In the second half of 2025, central bank purchases, ETF investments, and a weak dollar are expected to support gold's wide fluctuations. A Fed rate cut is anticipated in September, with potential for further gold price increases in Q4 [1] Investment Strategy - The recommendation is to hold long positions in gold and observe market conditions for potential increases in positions, while maintaining a cautious stance on options [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report Naphtha and Ethylene - The contradiction of naphtha in the second half of the year lies in the dual increase of supply and demand. The supply side is affected by OPEC's production increase and new refining capacity, while the demand side is driven by new cracking devices. Near - term ethylene cracking profit is greatly influenced by crude oil. Ethylene is expected to shift from a short - term tight supply - demand situation to an oversupply in the fourth quarter [9]. Fuel Oil and Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - The price weakness of fuel oil and low - sulfur fuel oil is difficult to change in the short term. The supply of the fuel oil market is generally loose, and the low - sulfur fuel oil supply in the Asia - Pacific market is expected to increase. Domestic low - sulfur fuel oil prices are also under pressure, but the new export quota may support the price [160]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Naphtha Part - **Supply**: With OPEC's production increase, the Middle East export center has risen. Russian exports are expected to remain stable, and the arbitrage cargo in Asia will decrease after September [9]. - **Demand**: Weekly Northeast Asian naphtha imports have decreased, but ethylene cracking profit has rebounded, and propane cracking economy has weakened, which is beneficial to the increase of naphtha demand [9]. - **Price and Valuation**: Asian gasoline - naphtha spread is 64 dollars/ton (+6 dollars/ton), European gasoline - naphtha spread is 143 dollars/ton (+7 dollars/ton), and Asian aromatics reforming profit is 27 dollars/ton (+11 dollars/ton) [9]. - **Balance Sheet**: The supply side may see a slight reduction in arbitrage cargo, and the demand side is expected to increase. The market is expected to continue de - stocking in the long term [91]. Ethylene Part - **Global Capacity and Logistics**: In 2025, the growth of global ethylene cracking capacity is mainly concentrated in China. Asia is the main pricing area, with clear import and export routes [107][109]. - **Price and Profit**: This week, the domestic ethylene price rebounded, and the profit of downstream derivatives was compressed. Overseas ethylene derivatives' profit was in a low - level shock [110][116]. - **Balance Sheet**: The supply and demand of domestic ethylene increased this week. The supply - demand relationship in September will tighten, but it will gradually ease after October [135]. Olefin - Aromatic Association - **Aromatic Relative Valuation**: This week, with the significant decline of crude oil, the relative valuation of downstream aromatics to upstream has rebounded. Overseas aromatic valuation has increased, and the spread with Asia has slightly widened [144][148]. Fuel Oil and Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Supply**: The global fuel oil supply is generally loose. Middle East exports are expected to increase in August, and the supply of low - sulfur fuel oil in the Asia - Pacific market is expected to rise [160]. - **Demand**: The port bunkering demand for low - sulfur fuel oil in China is weak, and the demand in the Singapore market is also sluggish [160]. - **Inventory**: The Singapore market has entered a high - inventory state, and the spot digestion is difficult [160]. - **Price and Spread**: The price of fuel oil continues to decline, and the LU's previous strength has further weakened. The FU and LU's near - term contango structure will continue [160].