Summary of Conference Call on Lithium Market Dynamics Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the lithium carbonate market, focusing on price fluctuations and supply chain dynamics in the lithium industry, particularly involving companies like Ningde Times and CITIC Guoan [1][3][4]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Lithium Price Fluctuations**: - Lithium carbonate prices have been volatile due to multiple factors, including the suspension of national subsidies in May and increased competition within the industry, leading to a price drop [1][3]. - Prices fell from approximately 65,000 yuan to around 57,000-58,000 yuan between February and April 2025, with a brief rebound to 68,000 yuan in June due to Ningde Times' strategic stockpiling [3][4]. 2. **Supply Concerns**: - Market concerns about supply have intensified due to mining rights issues affecting major suppliers like Ningde Times and CITIC Guoan, which face potential production halts [1][4][5]. - The approval standards for mining in the Yichun region have become stricter, increasing uncertainty in supply [1][6]. 3. **Ningde Times' Response**: - Ningde Times is actively working to mitigate production risks by submitting extension applications and communicating with authorities, although production is currently limited to one operational line due to equipment maintenance [1][7]. 4. **Market Dynamics**: - The balance of supply and demand in the second half of the year will heavily depend on the production status of Ningde Times and the approval progress from the Ministry of Natural Resources [1][21]. - If production halts occur, combined with reductions from Qinghai, the market could shift from an expected surplus of 150,000 to 200,000 tons to a tight balance, potentially pushing prices above 100,000 yuan [1][5][18]. 5. **Inventory and Production Cycles**: - Current inventory levels are low, with many lithium salt manufacturers having minimal stock available for sale, indicating a tight supply situation [1][19]. - The production cycle from raw material to finished product takes approximately 40 to 50 days [1][20]. 6. **Investment Strategy**: - The suggested investment strategy for the second half of the year is to buy on dips, particularly when supply disruptions occur, as demand is expected to remain strong [2][32][33]. Additional Important Insights - **Regulatory Changes**: The shift in mining approval standards in Yichun has increased the complexity and duration of the approval process, further complicating supply dynamics [1][6]. - **Cost Structures**: Ningde Times' reported cash costs have decreased from 100,000 yuan to 55,000 yuan, but actual costs may be higher, around 75,000 yuan [1][24]. - **Global Supply**: Overseas mining operations are functioning normally, with some projects in Africa and South America expected to supply approximately 200,000 tons annually [1][17]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call regarding the lithium market, highlighting the interplay between supply issues, price dynamics, and strategic responses from key industry players.

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - For ferrosilicon - manganese, the fundamentals have relatively limited contradictions. The strengthening of coal at the cost - end strongly supports the alloy price. Driven by market sentiment, the price may still have room to rise. The short - term market fluctuates greatly, and cautious operation is recommended. The reference range for the main contract is [6155, 6675] [3][4] - For ferrosilicon, this week's fundamentals show both supply and demand growth. Currently, the factory inventory pressure has been released, but the delivery inventory is at a relatively high level in the same period. In the short term, driven by market sentiment, the price may still have room to rise. In the medium term, the fundamentals will gradually return to a loose state, and the price may be under pressure. The reference range for the main contract is [5955, 6375] [52][53] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Manganese - Silicon 1.1 Market Review - As of July 25, the closing price of the manganese - silicon main contract was 6414 yuan/ton, the spot price in Jiangsu was 6090 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 324 yuan/ton [7] - Spot prices in the main production areas increased by 50 - 170 yuan/ton [8] 1.2 Supply - As of July 25, the total national silicon - manganese output was 186,480 tons, a week - on - week increase of 3,640 tons; the operating rate was 41.58%, a week - on - week decrease of 1.05%. Inner Mongolia's daily average output increased by 150 tons/day; Yunnan's daily average output increased by 160 tons/day, and the operating rate increased to 85.38% [13] 1.3 Demand - As of July 25, the weekly demand for silicon - manganese was 123,670 tons, a week - on - week increase of 289 tons. The daily average output of molten iron from 247 steel enterprises was 2.4223 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.21 million tons; the weekly output of rebar was 2.1196 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 29,000 tons [17] - Hebei Iron and Steel Group's procurement price for silicon - manganese alloy in July was 5,850 yuan/ton, an increase of 200 yuan/ton compared with June; the procurement volume was 14,600 tons, an increase of 2,900 tons compared with June [21] 1.4 Inventory - The total inventory of alloy plants was 205,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 11,300 tons [22] 1.5 Cost and Profit - The immediate costs in Inner Mongolia and Guangxi were 5,736.34 yuan/ton and 6,240.59 yuan/ton respectively; the production profits were - 56.34 yuan/ton and - 540.59 yuan/ton respectively [27] 1.6 Manganese Ore - As of July 25, the prices of manganese ore at Tianjin Port increased slightly. South32's August manganese ore quotes to China showed some price adjustments [29][33] - The shipping and arrival volumes decreased month - on - month, and the decline in the port clearance volume slowed down. The port inventory was expected to remain at a low level in the short term [4] - As of July 18, the total national port inventory was 4.285 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 42,000 tons; Tianjin Port's inventory was 3.42 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 64,000 tons [38] - The average available days of manganese ore inventory in alloy plants was 13 days, a month - on - month increase of 2.36% [41] 1.7 Other Costs - The power price in the production area remained stable, and the ex - factory price of chemical coke in Ningxia was 1,090 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton compared with last week [44] 2. Ferrosilicon 2.1 Market Review - As of July 25, the closing price of the ferrosilicon main contract was 6,166 yuan/ton, the spot price in Jiangsu was 5,900 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 266 yuan/ton [56] - Spot prices in the main production areas increased by 250 - 300 yuan/ton [57] 2.2 Supply - As of July 25, the weekly output of ferrosilicon was 102,300 tons, a week - on - week increase of 23,000 tons; the operating rate was 32.33%, a week - on - week increase of 0.88% [60] 2.3 Demand - As of July 25, the weekly demand for ferrosilicon was 20,065.7 tons, a week - on - week increase of 52 tons [63] - Hebei Iron and Steel Group's procurement price for ferrosilicon alloy in July was 5,600 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton compared with June; the procurement volume was 2,700 tons, an increase of 500 tons compared with June [66] - In June, the output of magnesium ingots decreased month - on - month, and the export volume of ferrosilicon continued to decline month - on - month. From January to June, the cumulative export volume of ferrosilicon was 200,047 tons, a decrease of 22,498 tons (a decline of 10.11%) compared with the same period last year [69] 2.4 Inventory - The total enterprise inventory was 62,100 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1,400 tons [70] 2.5 Cost and Profit - The immediate costs in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia were 5,421 yuan/ton and 5,274 yuan/ton respectively; the production profits were 79 yuan/ton and 226 yuan/ton respectively [74] - The price of small - sized semi - coke in Shaanxi was 540 yuan/ton, remaining unchanged compared with last week [74]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Views of the Report - **Industrial Silicon**: Due to the unexpected resumption of polysilicon production, the supply - demand of industrial silicon has marginally improved, but the industrial hedging pressure is strong after the market rebound. It is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend, and attention should be paid to the supply - side policies [54]. - **Polysilicon**: The policy expectation is gradually taking shape, which is contrary to the fundamental oversupply contradiction. The market is in a situation of strong expectation and weak reality, with large fluctuations, and cautious operation is required [55]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Industrial Silicon, Polysilicon Overview and Strategy Recommendation - **Industrial Silicon Weekly Review (7.21 - 7.25)**: The prices of 553, 99 and 421 industrial silicon showed different trends. The prices of raw materials such as silicon coal and petroleum coke were relatively stable. The production in various regions increased to varying degrees, and the inventory and demand also changed [8][10]. - **Polysilicon Weekly Review (7.21 - 7.25)**: The price of N - type polysilicon material increased slightly, the production increased, and the inventory decreased slightly. The downstream demand was still under pressure [10]. 3.2 Industrial Silicon Supply - **Price/Spread/Cost/Profit**: The prices of different grades of industrial silicon fluctuated, and the cost and profit of different regions also varied. For example, the cost of Yunnan, Sichuan and Xinjiang was different, and the profit was mostly negative [8][10]. - **Industrial Silicon Supply**: The production in various regions such as Xinjiang, Yunnan, Sichuan and Inner Mongolia showed different trends of increase or decrease. The production capacity utilization rate also changed accordingly [8][10]. - **Industrial Silicon Inventory/Supply - Demand Difference**: The total inventory decreased slightly, the social inventory decreased, and the factory inventory increased. The supply - demand difference also changed with the change of supply and demand [10]. 3.3 Industrial Silicon Demand - **Polysilicon Demand**: The demand for polysilicon was affected by factors such as the production of silicon wafers and the price of polysilicon. The production of polysilicon increased, and the demand was expected to increase [10][20]. - **Organic Silicon Demand**: The price of organic silicon DMC increased, the production was affected by the shutdown of a factory, and the demand was relatively stable [10]. - **Other Demands**: The demand for aluminum alloy increased slightly, and the export increased significantly, but the overseas orders were not many [10]. 3.4 Balance Sheets - **Industrial Silicon Supply Balance Sheet**: Under the neutral assumption, the production of industrial silicon in different months and regions was estimated, and the production capacity utilization rate and other data were provided [12]. - **Industrial Silicon Demand Balance Sheet**: The demand for industrial silicon in different months and fields was estimated, including organic silicon, polysilicon, aluminum alloy and export, and the supply - demand difference and inventory were calculated [20]. - **Polysilicon Supply Balance Sheet**: The supply of polysilicon in different months was estimated, including production, import and export, and the production capacity utilization rate was also provided [27]. - **Polysilicon Demand Balance Sheet**: The demand for polysilicon was estimated from aspects such as silicon wafer production and consumption coefficient, and the supply - demand difference and inventory were calculated [35]. 3.5 Cost Curve - The cost curves of polysilicon under different scenarios (considering and not considering waste heat power generation) were provided, showing the cost echelons of different enterprises [51][52]. 3.6 Trading Logic - **Industrial Silicon**: The main trading logic is affected by factors such as polysilicon production resumption, industrial hedging pressure and supply - side policies [54]. - **Polysilicon**: The main trading logic is affected by policy expectations, the contradiction between supply and demand, and the actual implementation of measures [55].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core View of the Report - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market is warm, and the prices of finished products continue to show a strong trend. The cost side provides obvious support for steel prices. The start of the Medog Hydropower Station has significantly increased the market's expectation for the future demand of building materials such as finished products and cement. In the short term, there is an expectation of production capacity reduction on the supply side, and the demand side is boosted by the launch of large - scale infrastructure projects. With the current low inventory levels of finished products, prices may have a basis for continuous strengthening. The market is currently more affected by policies and sentiment, and future attention should be paid to policy signals, terminal demand repair, and cost - side support [10][11] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Week - ly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Cost Side**: The hot - rolled coil's disk profit is 185 yuan/ton, and the spot premium over the disk is about - 167 yuan/ton, with a relatively high valuation [7] - **Supply Side**: This week, the output of hot - rolled coils was 3.17 million tons, a week - on - week change of - 37,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 2.9% for the single week, and a cumulative year - on - year increase of about 0.4%. The daily average pig iron output was 2.4223 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 210,000 tons, and the pig iron output remained at a relatively high level [8] - **Demand Side**: This week, the consumption of hot - rolled coils was 3.15 million tons, a week - on - week change of - 86,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 3.9% for the single week, and a cumulative year - on - year increase of about 1.3%. Due to the price increase, the actual demand decreased slightly this week [9] - **Inventory**: This week, the hot - rolled coil inventory was 3.4516 million tons, with a slight accumulation [10] - **Trading Strategy**: The recommendation is to wait and see, and no specific trading strategy details are provided [12] 2. Spot and Futures Market - Multiple charts are presented, including the spot price of hot - rolled Q235B 4.75mm, various regional price differences, contract basis, futures price differences, and price ratios between different products, with data sources from MYSTEEL and the research center of Minmetals Futures [18][21][23] 3. Profit and Inventory - Charts show the gross profit per ton of hot - rolled and cold - rolled coils, the profits of blast furnaces and electric furnaces for rebar, and the inventory data of hot - rolled, cold - rolled, and coated plates, with data sources from MYSTEEL and the research center of Minmetals Futures [54][56][59] 4. Cost Side - Charts display the futures closing prices of iron ore, coke, and the price of scrap steel, as well as pig iron output, iron - making cost, and billet price, with data sources from MYSTEEL and the research center of Minmetals Futures [74][76][79] 5. Supply Side - Charts show the weekly output, cumulative year - on - year change, and capacity utilization rate of hot - rolled, cold - rolled, and coated plates in different regions and samples, with data sources from MYSTEEL and the research center of Minmetals Futures [91][93][98] 6. Demand Side - The consumption of hot - rolled coils this week was 3.15 million tons, with a week - on - week change of - 86,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 3.9% for the single week, and a cumulative year - on - year increase of about 1.3%. Multiple charts show the apparent consumption of hot - rolled and cold - rolled coils, as well as the production and sales data of downstream industries such as automobiles, home appliances, and agricultural machinery, with data sources from MYSTEEL and the research center of Minmetals Futures [9][109][110]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market is positive, and the prices of finished steel products continue to show a strong trend. The cost side provides significant support for steel prices. The start - up of the Medog Hydropower Station has boosted market expectations for future demand for building materials. In the short term, there are expectations of production capacity reduction on the supply side and demand is stimulated by large - scale infrastructure projects. With low inventory levels, steel prices may have a basis for continuous increase. The notice on coal production verification has also driven up coal prices, further supporting steel prices. Currently, the market is more influenced by policies and sentiment than by fundamentals [9][10]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Weekly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Supply - side**: This week, the total output of rebar was 2.12 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.4% and a year - on - year decrease of 5.2%. The long - process output was 1.88 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.9% and a year - on - year decrease of 6.2%. The short - process output was 0.24 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 9.3% and a year - on - year increase of 3.5%. The daily average pig iron output was 2.4223 million tons, a slight decrease from last week. The blast furnace profit in East China remained around 220 yuan/ton, and the electric furnace profit increased significantly [7]. - **Demand - side**: This week, the apparent demand for rebar was 2.17 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.3% and a year - on - year decrease of 4.4%. The demand showed a slight recovery but remained weak overall [7]. - **Imports and Exports**: 155,000 tons of steel billets were imported in June [8]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of rebar was 3.73 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.8% and a year - on - year decrease of 35.5%. The factory inventory was 1.66 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 4.3% and a year - on - year decrease of 13.7%. The total inventory was 5.39 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.9% and a year - on - year decrease of 30.1%. The rebar inventory continued to decline [8]. - **Profit**: The pig iron cost was 2540 yuan/ton, the blast furnace profit was 256 yuan/ton, and the average profit of independent electric arc furnace steel mills was - 33 yuan/ton. The profitability of steel mills continued to rise, and their production willingness was strong [8]. - **Basis**: The lowest warehouse receipt basis was - 52 yuan/ton, and the basis rate was - 1.6% [9]. - **Trading Strategy**: No trading strategy was recommended [11]. 3.2 Futures - Spot Market - **Price and Basis**: The 01 - contract basis was - 103 yuan/ton, the 05 - contract basis was - 128 yuan/ton, and the 10 - contract basis was - 44 yuan/ton. The 01 - 05 spread of rebar was - 25 yuan/ton, the 05 - 10 spread was 84 yuan/ton, and the 10 - 01 spread was - 59 yuan/ton [19][22]. - **Spreads**: Beijing's coil - rebar spread was 150 yuan/ton (last week: 180 yuan/ton), Shanghai's was 70 yuan/ton (last week: 110 yuan/ton), and Guangzhou's was 0 yuan/ton (last week: - 10 yuan/ton). The Shanghai - Beijing rebar spread was 70 yuan/ton (last week: 60 yuan/ton), and the Guangzhou - Shanghai spread was - 22 yuan/ton (last week: 22 yuan/ton). Beijing's premium for spiral rebar was 130 yuan/ton, Shanghai's was 180 yuan/ton, and Guangzhou's was 190 yuan/ton, remaining unchanged from last week [27][30][33]. - **Prices and Ratios**: The price of 20MnSi billet in Tangshan was 3240 yuan/ton, the aggregated price of HRB400E Φ20 rebar in Beijing was 3340 yuan/ton. The FOB export price of Chinese rebar was 452 US dollars/ton, and the CFR import prices in Southeast Asia, the US, the EU, and the Middle East were 460, 995, 605, and 610 US dollars/ton respectively. The lowest spot price of rebar was 3250 yuan/ton, the lowest spot price of coke was 1438 yuan/ton, and the lowest spot price of iron ore was 871 yuan/ton [36][39]. 3.3 Profit - The electric furnace profit was - 33 yuan/ton, an increase of 51 yuan/ton from last week. The blast furnace profit of rebar was 256 yuan/ton, an increase of 85 yuan/ton from last week. The scrap steel arrival price was 2242 yuan/ton, the pig iron cost was 3358 yuan/ton, and the average pig iron cost of 64 steel mills was 2540 yuan/ton [42][50]. 3.4 Supply - side - **Weekly Output**: The total weekly output of rebar was 2.12 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.4% and a year - on - year decrease of 5.2%. The long - process output was 1.88 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.9% and a year - on - year decrease of 6.2%. The short - process output was 0.24 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 9.3% and a year - on - year increase of 3.5% [54]. - **Capacity Utilization**: The blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 91% (unchanged from last week), and the electric furnace capacity utilization rate was 55%, a week - on - week increase from 52% [57]. - **Pig Iron Output**: The daily average pig iron output was 2.42 million tons, the same as last week [61]. - **Regional Output**: The rebar output in the northern region was 500,000 tons (last week: 450,000 tons), and in the southern region was 740,000 tons (last week: 770,000 tons). In the East China region, it was 880,000 tons, including 340,000 tons in Jiangsu, 80,000 tons in Shandong, and 210,000 tons in Anhui. In Guangdong, it was 200,000 tons, and in Guangxi, it was 60,000 tons [65][68][71]. 3.5 Demand - side - **Building Material Transactions**: The weekly average building material transactions of 237 national distributors were 117,741 tons (last week: 105,098 tons), and in Shanghai, it was 16,600 tons (unchanged from last week). The transactions of building steel in different regions are also provided [75]. - **Rebar Consumption**: The weekly consumption of rebar was 2.17 million tons, and in East China, it was 0.84 million tons. In the Southwest, it was 0.3 million tons, and in South China, it was 0.29 million tons. Other regional consumption data are also available [85][87]. - **Related Prices**: The price of P.O42.5 cement in Hangzhou was 470 yuan/ton, and in Shanghai was 465 yuan/ton [95]. 3.6 Inventory - **Total and Social Inventory**: The social inventory of rebar was 3.73 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.8% and a year - on - year decrease of 35.5%. The factory inventory was 1.66 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 4.3% and a year - on - year decrease of 13.7%. The total inventory was 5.39 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.9% and a year - on - year decrease of 30.1%. The steel billet inventory in Tangshan was 1.07 million tons (last week: 1.04 million tons) [8][100]. - **Regional Inventory**: The social inventory of rebar in 132 cities was 5.47 million tons, in East China was 2.45 million tons, in Hangzhou was 0.57 million tons, and in Shanghai was 0.17 million tons. Other regional inventory data are also provided [103].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral; - Inter - period: PL01 - 05 reverse spread; - Inter - variety: Long PL2601 and short PP2509 [4] 2. Core Viewpoints - Macro policies such as anti - involution and elimination of backward production capacity continue to boost the propylene and polyolefin markets. The elimination of backward production capacity in the propylene industry is expected to shift the domestic propylene market from an oversupply to a tight - balance situation. However, the current overall propylene operating rate is at a seasonally low level, and downstream demand has limited driving force. For polyolefins, although macro policies boost the market, the cost - side support is weak, and downstream demand remains weak during the seasonal off - season [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Propylene 3.1.1 Propylene Basis Structure - It includes the market prices of propylene in East China and Shandong [10][12] 3.1.2 Propylene Production Profit and Operating Rate - Involves the difference between propylene CFR in China and naphtha CFR in Japan, propylene capacity utilization rate, PDH production gross profit and capacity utilization rate, MTO production gross profit, and methanol - to - olefin capacity utilization rate [13][18][22] 3.1.3 Propylene Import and Export Profit - Covers propylene naphtha cracking production gross profit, crude oil refinery capacity utilization rate, and the differences between FOB in South Korea, CFR in Japan, and CFR in Southeast Asia and China CFR, as well as propylene import profit [25][28][33] 3.1.4 Propylene Downstream Profit and Operating Rate - Includes the production profit and operating rate of PP powder, propylene oxide, n - butanol, octanol, acrylic acid, acrylonitrile, and phenol - acetone [35][40][42] 3.1.5 Propylene Inventory - Comprises propylene factory inventory and PP powder factory inventory [59][61] 3.2 Polyolefins 3.2.1 Polyolefin Basis Structure - Involves the trends of plastic and polypropylene futures main contracts, and the basis between LL in East China and the main contract, and PP in East China and the main contract [63][64][70] 3.2.2 Polyolefin Production Profit and Operating Rate - Covers LL production profit from crude oil, PE operating rate, PE weekly output, PE maintenance loss, PP production profit from crude oil and PDH, PP operating rate, PP weekly output, PP maintenance loss, and PDH - made PP capacity utilization rate [71][72][77] 3.2.3 Polyolefin Non - Standard Price Difference - Includes the price differences between HD injection molding, HD blow molding, HD film, LD in East China and LL, and the price differences between PP low - melt copolymer and PP homopolymer injection molding and PP drawing in East China [84][91][92] 3.2.4 Polyolefin Import and Export Profit - Involves LL import profit, the differences between FOB in the US Gulf, CFR in Southeast Asia, FD in Europe and China CFR, PP import and export profit, and the differences between FOB in the US Gulf, CFR in Southeast Asia, FOB in Northwest Europe of PP homopolymer injection molding and China CFR [93][97][109] 3.2.5 Polyolefin Downstream Operating Rate and Profit - Includes the operating rates of PE downstream agricultural film, packaging film, and PP downstream woven bags, BOPP film, injection molding, and the production gross profits of PP downstream woven bags and BOPP film [117][120][127] 3.2.6 Polyolefin Inventory - Comprises the inventories of PE and PP in oil - based enterprises, coal - chemical enterprises, traders, and ports [133][134][136]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings | Variety | Rating | | --- | --- | | Oils and Fats | Oscillating [5] | | Protein Meal | Oscillating [5] | | Corn/Starch | Oscillating [6][7] | | Live Pigs | Oscillating Strongly [7] | | Natural Rubber | Oscillating [8] | | Synthetic Rubber | Oscillating [11] | | Cotton | Oscillating [11] | | Sugar | Oscillating Weakly in the Long - Term, Oscillating in the Short - Term [13] | | Pulp | Oscillating Strongly [14][15] | | Logs | Oscillating Weakly [16] | 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes the market conditions of various agricultural products, including supply, demand, inventory, and price trends. It also evaluates the impact of policies, weather, and other factors on these products. Overall, the market shows a mixed trend with some products expected to be strong, some to oscillate, and some to be weak in different time frames [1][5][7]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Views - **Oils and Fats**: Yesterday, it oscillated and diverged, with a strong production increase expectation for Malaysian palm oil in July. International data shows a production increase in Malaysian palm oil from July 1 - 20, while exports decreased. The market is influenced by factors such as US soybean weather, trade agreements, and biodiesel demand [5]. - **Protein Meal**: Spot prices lagged behind the futures, and the market fluctuated more. Internationally, US soybeans are expected to oscillate due to mixed factors. Domestically, there is a short - term adjustment risk, but it is expected to be strong in the long run [5]. - **Corn/Starch**: Affected by the market atmosphere, both futures and spot prices oscillated strongly. Supply may tighten in July - August, but demand is weak due to low livestock and poultry breeding profits and losses in the deep - processing industry [6][7]. - **Live Pigs**: Driven by anti - involution sentiment, far - month futures rose. Supply is under pressure in the short, medium, and long terms, but demand and inventory show some changes. The market is expected to oscillate strongly in the short - term with policy influence [1][7]. - **Natural Rubber**: Market bullish sentiment persists, and rubber prices oscillate at a high level. The rubber market is affected by the overall commodity market sentiment, with short - term supply limited and demand relatively stable [8][9]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The market has entered an adjustment stage. Although it was affected by the overall commodity market adjustment, the price center may rise slightly in the short - term [11]. - **Cotton**: Cotton prices oscillated strongly. In the short - term, low inventory supports prices, but upward momentum may be insufficient. In the medium - term, prices may be under pressure due to expected increased production [11]. - **Sugar**: Sugar prices continued to rebound, and attention should be paid to the upper pressure. In the long - term, prices are expected to be weak due to expected supply increase, while in the short - term, they are expected to oscillate [13]. - **Pulp**: Driven by the macro - environment, it is recommended to go long. Although there are supply pressures in the medium - term, the macro - environment remains favorable [14][15]. - **Logs**: The market adjusted downward as the overall market adjusted. The short - term fundamentals are weak, and the market is expected to maintain a supply - demand weak pattern in the medium - term [16]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring The report provides data on various agricultural products, including prices, production, inventory, and other aspects, to help analyze the market trends of these products [20][52][82][108][121][142][160]. 3.3 Rating Standards The report defines different rating standards, such as "strongly bullish", "oscillating strongly", "oscillating", "oscillating weakly", and "weakly bearish", along with the corresponding expected price change ranges and time periods [174].

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the **soda ash industry** and its supply-demand dynamics for the first half of 2025, highlighting significant cost reductions and production capacity changes [1][2]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Cost Reduction**: The marginal cost of soda ash decreased significantly from **1,500-1,600 RMB/ton** to **1,000-1,200 RMB/ton** due to falling prices of coal and raw salt, with raw salt prices dropping from **300 RMB/ton** to **210 RMB/ton** or lower, resulting in a cost reduction of over **100 RMB/ton** [1][9]. - **Production Capacity**: Approximately **2 million tons** of new production capacity was added in the first half of 2025, bringing the total national capacity to **41.1 million tons**. The production ramp-up is in line with expectations, but actual output has not met projections due to maintenance [1][2]. - **Market Dynamics**: Despite increased capacity, the market is characterized by a strong supply and weak demand. Exports reached nearly **1 million tons** in the first half of 2025, alleviating domestic oversupply pressures [2][8]. - **Key Production Metrics**: Daily production peaked at **10.8-10.9 thousand tons** but fell to **9.2-9.3 thousand tons** during low periods. A critical threshold is identified at **9.5 thousand tons/day**, below which a temporary supply gap may occur [3][5]. - **Glass Market Impact**: The float glass market is experiencing stable daily melting rates around **15.6 thousand tons**, with a slight overcapacity. The photovoltaic glass market is currently in a state of oversupply, which could significantly impact soda ash demand if daily melting rates drop to **77 thousand tons** [6][7]. Additional Important Insights - **Inventory Levels**: The visible inventory remains high, with factory stocks around **1.8-2 million tons** and total social inventory approximately **2.1 million tons**. This high inventory level poses potential pressure on the market [2][8]. - **Production Methods**: The production methods for soda ash include ammonia-soda process (36% share), joint-soda process (43% share), and natural soda process (17% share). Despite price declines, the overall operating rates have remained stable [4]. - **Future Capacity Projections**: In 2026, new capacity additions are expected from Yuanqing and Jinshan, totaling about **4.8 million tons**, which will exacerbate the existing overcapacity situation [2][15]. - **Cost Structure**: The cost structure varies by production method, with ammonia-soda process costs around **1,130 RMB/ton** and joint-soda process costs approximately **1,000 RMB/ton**. If raw salt prices rise, costs could increase significantly [10][11]. - **Environmental Policies**: Environmental regulations may lead to the elimination of outdated production capacities in the glass industry, which is a significant downstream consumer of soda ash [14]. - **Challenges in Capacity Reduction**: The industry faces challenges in reducing capacity due to the dominance of large firms with resource advantages, making it difficult to implement effective capacity cuts [12][13]. Market Outlook - The soda ash market is expected to face continued pressure from high inventory levels and potential overcapacity, necessitating price adjustments to achieve a new supply-demand balance [15][17].

Core Viewpoint - The real estate market is showing signs of stabilization and recovery due to ongoing policy adjustments and market dynamics, with both new and second-hand housing transactions increasing significantly in major cities [1][2][3]. Market Activity - In the first half of the year, major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou reported substantial increases in new housing transactions, with Shanghai's daily sales averaging about 10,000 square meters, a 38% year-on-year increase [2]. - The second-hand housing market is also active, with Beijing's transaction volume averaging around 35 deals per weekend in July [2][3]. - Nationally, the second-hand housing transaction volume has increased, with Chengdu reporting a 19.8% year-on-year growth in the first half of the year [3]. Policy Impact - Various local governments are implementing policies to stimulate the housing market, such as reducing down payment ratios and providing financial incentives for families [3][4]. - The introduction of "带押过户" (mortgage transfer) policies in cities like Chengdu has facilitated smoother transactions in the second-hand market [3]. Supply and Demand Balance - There is a concerted effort to increase the supply of affordable housing, with significant projects underway in cities like Ningbo and Beijing, aiming to meet the growing demand for rental properties [4]. - The construction of high-quality housing is being prioritized, with local governments providing financial support to developers to enhance housing quality [5]. Future Outlook - Experts suggest that the ongoing urbanization process and the influx of new residents will continue to drive demand in the real estate market, indicating substantial growth potential [7][8]. - The central government is advocating for a new model of real estate development that emphasizes structural reforms in land supply and housing demand forecasting [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided in the content. 2. Core Views of the Report - The energy and chemical market is expected to experience volatile trends, with attention on policy variables and cost - side fluctuations. There is a divergence between crude oil and chemicals, as well as between futures and spot markets, making it difficult for the energy and chemical sector to have a clear - cut trend. [1][4] - Crude oil supply pressure persists, and geopolitical disturbances should be monitored. The strong reality of high refinery operations and the weak expectation of supply pressure are in a state of balance, leading to an oscillating oil price. [8] - Domestic chemical products have shown strong performance, especially coal and coal - chemical products with high self - sufficiency rates. However, the increase in chemical futures prices has not been followed by spot prices, and the basis of chemical products has weakened. [2] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Outlook - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure remains, and geopolitical disturbances should be noted. The high refinery operations in domestic and foreign markets and the supply pressure are in a state of balance, resulting in an oscillating oil price. [8] - **LPG**: The support from the cost side is weakening, and the fundamental situation of ample supply remains unchanged. The PG futures may experience weak oscillations. [3] - **Asphalt**: The valuation of asphalt futures prices is gradually entering a severely over - valued stage. [3] - **High - sulfur Fuel Oil**: There is significant downward pressure on high - sulfur fuel oil futures prices. [3] - **Low - sulfur Fuel Oil**: Low - sulfur fuel oil follows the oscillating and weakening trend of crude oil. [3] - **Methanol**: The operating load in the inland region remains low, and methanol prices will oscillate. [3] - **Urea**: Supply is strong while demand is weak. Although sentiment is temporarily boosted and exports support the market, urea prices will oscillate in the short term. [3] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Port inventories have decreased, and the expectation of inventory accumulation has been postponed. [3] - **PX**: The downward space is limited, and it will seek a direction during oscillations. [3] - **PTA**: The driving force is limited, and it is affected by cost and macro - sentiment disturbances. [3] - **Short - fiber**: There are limited industrial contradictions. [3] - **Bottle Chip**: The increase in polymerization cost supports the valuation. [3] - **PP**: The expectation of stable growth boosts the market, and PP prices will oscillate. [3] - **Plastic**: The expectation of stable growth in the petrochemical industry provides a slight boost, and plastic prices will oscillate. [3] - **Pure Benzene**: The improvement of the balance sheet and positive commodity sentiment are expected to lead to a weak rebound. [3] - **Styrene**: The stable - growth plan boosts the market, and styrene prices will rise. [3] - **PVC**: Market sentiment has warmed up again, and a cautious and optimistic attitude is recommended. [3] - **Caustic Soda**: There is a strong expectation but weak reality, and caustic soda prices will experience a weak rebound. [3] 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring 3.2.1 Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Inter - period Spreads**: Different varieties have different inter - period spread values and changes, such as Brent's M1 - M2 spread being 0.78 with a change of - 0.1, and PX's 1 - 5 month spread being 60 with a change of 8. [36] - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: Each variety has corresponding basis values, changes, and warehouse receipt quantities. For example, the basis of asphalt is 198 with a change of 33, and the number of warehouse receipts is 82300. [37] - **Inter - variety Spreads**: The inter - variety spreads also show different values and changes, like the 1 - month PP - 3MA spread being - 354 with a change of - 62. [39] 3.2.2 Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring The content mainly lists various chemical products such as methanol, urea, styrene, etc., but specific data and analysis are not fully presented in a summarized way in the provided text. [40][52][63]