Group 1: Report Overview - Report Name: Asphalt Morning Report [2] - Research Team: Energy and Chemicals Team of the Research Center [3] - Report Date: October 14, 2025 [3] Group 2: Price and Volume Data Futures Contracts - **Price Changes**: From September 12 to October 13, most BU futures contracts showed a downward trend. For example, BU01 decreased from 3313 to 3181, a drop of 67 points week - on - week and 215 points month - on - month [4]. - **Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume on October 13 was 341102, an increase of 17781 from the previous day and a decrease of 7466 from the previous week. The open interest was 341209, an increase of 18615 from the previous day and a decrease of 25349 from the previous week [4]. Spot Market - **Market Prices**: Market prices in different regions generally declined. For instance, the Shandong market price dropped from 3530 to 3480, a decrease of 10 points day - on - day and 20 points week - on - week [4]. - **Price Differences**: The price differences between regions also changed. For example, the Shandong - Northeast price difference increased from - 320 to - 270 [4]. Basis and Monthly Spread - **Basis**: The basis of different regions showed various changes. The Shandong basis (+80) increased from 100 to 178, an increase of 78 points week - on - week [4]. - **Monthly Spread**: The monthly spreads such as 10 - 11, 10 - 12, etc., all showed significant increases. For example, the 10 - 12 spread increased from 57 to 248, an increase of 191 points week - on - week [4]. Crack Spread and Profit - **Crack Spread and Profits**: The asphalt Brent crack spread and various refinery profits showed different trends. The ordinary refinery comprehensive profit increased from 447 to 541, an increase of 92 points week - on - week [4]. - **Import Profits**: Import profits from South Korea to East China and from Singapore to South China both decreased. The import profit from South Korea to East China decreased from - 102 to - 247, a decrease of 70 points week - on - week [4]. Other Related Prices - **Crude Oil and Product Prices**: Brent crude oil decreased from 66.4 to 62.7, a decrease of 2.7 points week - on - week. The Shandong market price of gasoline decreased from 7533 to 7390, a decrease of 123 points week - on - week [4]. Group 3: Other Information - **Data Sources**: The data in the report is sourced from Mysteel, Cloud Asphalt, and Wind [8]

Group 1: Report Information - Report Title: "Asphalt Morning Report" [2] - Research Team: Research Center Energy and Chemicals Team [3] - Report Date: October 13, 2025 [3] Group 2: Market Data Summary Futures Contracts - The closing prices of BU contracts on October 10, 2025, showed varying degrees of decline compared to previous days, with the BU01 contract dropping by 57 to 3248, and the BU11 contract down 47 to 3328 [4]. - The trading volume on October 10 was 323,321, an increase of 107,262 from the previous day and 47,323 from the previous week [4]. - The open interest on October 10 was 322,594, an increase of 2,486 from the previous day but a decrease of 71,983 from the previous week [4]. Spot Market - The market prices of asphalt in different regions showed different trends, with the Shandong market price remaining unchanged at 3490, the North China market price dropping by 30 to 3560, and the Northeast market price falling by 10 to 3800 [4]. - The basis and monthly spreads of asphalt also changed, with the Shandong basis (+80) increasing by 17 to 172, and the 10 - 11 monthly spread rising by 56 to 112 [4]. Crack Spreads and Profits - The asphalt - Brent crack spread on October 10 was 98, an increase of 51 from the previous day but a decrease of 42 from the previous week [4]. - The asphalt - Marrow profit on October 10 was 22, an increase of 46 from the previous day but a decrease of 38 from the previous week [4]. - The comprehensive profit of ordinary refineries on October 10 was 449, an increase of 36 from the previous day but a decrease of 88 from the previous week [4]. - The comprehensive profit of Marrow - type refineries on October 10 was 833, an increase of 39 from the previous day but a decrease of 25 from the previous week [4]. - The import profit from South Korea to East China on October 10 was - 225, a decrease of 2 from the previous day and 49 from the previous week [4]. - The import profit from Singapore to South China on October 10 was - 960, a decrease of 3 from the previous day and 13 from the previous week [4]. Related Commodity Prices - The price of Brent crude oil on October 10 was 65.2, a decrease of 1.0 from the previous day but an increase of 0.7 from the previous week [4]. - The market price of gasoline in Shandong on October 10 was 7433, a decrease of 25 from the previous day and 84 from the previous week [4]. - The market price of diesel in Shandong on October 10 was 3803, an increase of 60 from the previous day and 50 from the previous week [4]. - The market price of residue oil in Shandong on October 10 was 3743, a decrease of 10 from the previous day and 10 from the previous week [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the content. 2. Core View of the Report - No explicit core view is presented in the content. The report mainly provides a series of data on asphalt, including prices, trading volumes, open interests, basis, spreads, and profits. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Price and Trading Volume Information - **Contract Prices**: The prices of various asphalt futures contracts (BU10 - BU03) showed fluctuations from September 10th to September 30th. For example, the BU10 contract price decreased from 3463 on 9/10 to 3440 on 9/30, with a daily change of -45 and a weekly change of 32 [4]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume on 9/30 was 229798, a decrease of 35312 from the previous day and 12721 from the previous week. The open interest on 9/30 was 316935, a decrease of 25400 from the previous day and 96907 from the previous week [4]. - **Market Prices**: Different regions had different asphalt market prices. For instance, the Shandong market price remained at 3500 from 9/24 - 9/30, while the Northeast market price decreased from 3830 on 9/24 to 3820 on 9/30 [4]. Basis and Monthly Spread - **Basis**: The Shandong basis (+80) was 126 on 9/30, with a daily increase of 42 and a weekly decrease of 42. The East China basis was 66 on 9/30, with a daily increase of 42 and a weekly increase of 38 [4]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 10 - 11 spread was 16 on 9/30, a decrease of 3 from the previous day and unchanged from the previous week. The 11 - 01 spread was 68 on 9/30, an increase of 4 from the previous day and a decrease of 22 from the previous week [4]. Spread and Profit - **Asphalt Spreads**: The asphalt Brent spread was 57 on 9/30, a decrease of 42 from the previous day and 115 from the previous week [4]. - **Profits**: The asphalt Ma Rui profit was -16 on 9/30, a decrease of 38 from the previous day and 104 from the previous week. The ordinary refinery comprehensive profit was 434 on 9/30, a decrease of 52 from the previous day and 107 from the previous week [4]. Other Related Data - **Crude Oil Price**: The Brent crude oil price was 66.3 on 9/30, an increase of 0.8 from the previous day and 2.1 from the previous week [4]. - **Gasoline and Diesel Prices**: The Shandong market price of gasoline was 7471 on 9/30, a decrease of 21 from the previous day and 12 from the previous week. The Shandong market price of diesel was 3733 on 9/30, a decrease of 50 from the previous day [4].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Propylene, plastic: ☆☆☆ [1] - Pure benzene, styrene: ☆☆☆ [1] - PX, PTA: ☆☆☆ [1] - Ethylene glycol, short - fiber: ☆☆☆ [1] - Bottle chips, methanol: ☆☆☆ [1] - Urea, PVC: ☆☆☆ [1] - Caustic soda, soda ash: ☆☆☆ [1] - Glass: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Views - The overall chemical market shows a complex situation with different products having different supply - demand relationships, price trends, and influencing factors. Some products are facing supply pressure and weak demand, while others have certain support from demand but also face future uncertainties [2][3][5] Summary by Category Olefins - Polyolefins - Olefin futures' main contracts fluctuated narrowly. Supply is controllable as restarting devices are not in place, and downstream demand provides some price support [2] - Polyolefin futures' main contracts also fluctuated narrowly. Polyethylene maintenance decreased with increased domestic production, and downstream has pre - holiday stocking demand but faces post - holiday de - stocking pressure. Polypropylene prices are under pressure due to multiple factors such as demand differentiation, supply pressure, and high inventory [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene oscillated downward. Although the current fundamental situation is okay with port inventory decreasing and spot price being relatively firm, high import volume and expected demand decline drag the market [3] - Styrene futures' main contracts fluctuated narrowly. Cost - end oil price provides support, but high inventory suppresses the price [3] Polyester - PX's strong expectation weakened, and PTA's profitability is still poor. Although the pre - holiday stocking in the polyester yarn industry has reduced inventory pressure, post - holiday demand is expected to weaken, and the supply - demand situation remains under pressure [5] - Ethylene glycol's domestic operation decreased slightly, and port inventory is low. However, new device trials and weakening demand may lead to a weak supply - demand situation in the fourth quarter [5] - Short - fiber's new capacity is limited, and inventory decreased. The pre - holiday stocking has fulfilled the positive expectation. Bottle chips showed a short - term strong trend due to typhoon - affected device shutdown, but long - term over - capacity is a pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol's main contract oscillated. Port inventory is expected to increase after the holiday, and the market is expected to be weak [6] - Urea prices increased slightly, but downstream follow - up is cautious. The domestic supply - demand situation is loose, and attention should be paid to policy adjustments [6] Chlor - Alkali - PVC oscillated weakly with high supply and high inventory. Domestic downstream pre - holiday stocking intention is low, and foreign demand is weak [7] - Caustic soda's futures price oscillated under the weak situation. Although there is an expectation of downstream stocking before alumina production, the current supply is high [7] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash weakened. The industry is de - stocking, and the downstream pre - holiday stocking is nearly over. The long - term supply is in excess [8] - Glass prices fell from a high level. Some manufacturers plan to increase prices, and attention should be paid to downstream restocking sentiment [8]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - PVC开工率环比下降，下游开工率窄幅上升，但因下游消耗有限，社会库存持续增长且压力偏高 [3] - 电石价格上涨带动电石法成本环比上升，目前电石法、乙烯法工艺持续亏损 [3] - 短期暂无新增检修计划，受部分装置重启影响，本周PVC产能利用率预计环比上升；新产能投放在即，中长期加大行业供应压力 [3] - 临近国庆长假，国内部分下游已完成备货，PVC需求预计边际减弱；终端地产市场偏弱，持续拖累国内需求 [3] - 印度PVC反倾销政策预计即将落地，出口市场观望为主，社会库存压力偏高，后市难去化 [3] - 近期电石供需博弈，价格预计持稳整理；乙烯法成本预计变化不大；短期供需偏弱给V2601盘面压力，技术上关注4830附近支撑线支撑 [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - 聚氯乙烯（PVC）收盘价为4919元/吨，环比上涨28元/吨；成交量为902670手，环比增加54062手；持仓量为1111748手，环比减少12387手 [3] - 期货前20名持仓中，买单量为864420手，环比增加19389手；卖单量为952064手，环比增加4665手；净买单量为 - 87644手，环比增加14724手 [3] 3.2 Spot Market - 华东地区乙烯法PVC价格为5000元/吨，环比下降10元/吨；电石法PVC价格为4746.92元/吨，环比下降38.85元/吨 [3] - 华南地区乙烯法PVC价格为4970元/吨，环比下降30元/吨；电石法PVC价格为4815元/吨，环比下降36.88元/吨 [3] - 中国PVC到岸价为700美元/吨，东南亚到岸价为650美元/吨，西北欧离岸价为710美元/吨，均无环比变化；基差为 - 179元/吨，环比下降28元/吨 [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - 华中、华北、西北电石主流均价分别为2800元/吨、2768.33元/吨、2610元/吨，均无环比变化；内蒙液氯主流价为 - 350元/吨，无环比变化 [3] - VCM、EDC在CFR远东和CFR东南亚的中间价均无环比变化 [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - 聚氯乙烯（PVC）开工率为76.96%，环比下降2.98%；其中电石法开工率为76.89%，环比下降2.5%；乙烯法开工率为77.12%，环比下降4.19% [3] - 社会库存总计53.46万吨，环比增加0.3万吨；华东地区总计48.21万吨，环比增加0.38万吨；华南地区总计5.25万吨，环比减少0.08万吨 [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - 国房景气指数为93.05，环比下降0.29；房屋新开工面积累计值为39801.01万平方米，环比增加4595.01万平方米；房地产施工面积累计值为643108.94万平方米，环比增加4377.94万平方米；房地产开发投资完成额累计值为31693.94亿元，环比增加3588.01亿元 [3] 3.6 Option Market - 20日历史波动率为9.49%，环比下降0.32%；40日历史波动率为11.22%，环比上升0.16% [3] - 平值看跌期权隐含波动率和平值看涨期权隐含波动率均为14.21%，环比上升0.55% [3] 3.7 Industry News - 9月13 - 19日，PVC产能利用率环比下降2.98%至76.96%；下游开工率环比上升1.69%至49.19%，其中管材开工率环比上升1.52%至39.13%，型材开工率环比上升0.21%至39.43% [3] - 截至9月18日，PVC社会库存在95.37万吨，环比上周上升2.03% [3] - 9月13 - 19日，电石法周度平均成本环比上升至5230元/吨，乙烯法周度平均成本上升至5631元/吨；电石法周度利润环比下降155元/吨至657元/吨，乙烯法周度利润环比上升20元/吨至 - 652元/吨 [3]

Group 1: Report Information - Report Title: Asphalt Morning Report [2] - Research Team: Research Center Energy and Chemicals Team - Report Date: September 24, 2025 [3] Group 2: Price and Volume Data Futures Contracts - The closing prices of BU main contract, BU10, BU11, BU12, BU01, and BU03 on September 23 were 3373, 3400, 3373, 3320, 3284, and 3297 respectively, with daily changes of -28, -6, -28, -32, -38, and -28 [4]. - The trading volume on September 23 was 280,475, an increase of 37,104 from the previous day, and the open interest was 425,862, an increase of 7,128 [4]. Spot Market - The market prices of asphalt in Shandong, East China, South China, North China, and Northeast China on September 23 were 3510, 3570, 3500, 3660, and 3830 respectively [4]. - The prices of asphalt in Zhenjiang Warehouse, Foshan Warehouse, Yinyun, and Jingbo on September 23 were 3420, 3450, 3490, and 3610 respectively [4]. Group 3: Basis and Spread Data Basis - The Shandong basis (+80), East China basis, and South China basis on September 23 were 197, 47, and 77 respectively [4]. Spread - The 10 - 11, 10 - 12, 11 - 12, 11 - 01, and 12 - 03 spreads on September 23 were 27, 80, 23, 89, and 23 respectively [4]. - The asphalt Brent spread and asphalt MRE profit on September 23 were 53 and -20 respectively [4]. Group 4: Refining Margin Data - The comprehensive profit of ordinary refineries, MRE - type refineries, and the import profit (South Korea - East China) and (Singapore - South China) on September 23 were 417, 756, -160, and -937 respectively [4]. Group 5: Related Commodity Prices - The price of Brent crude oil on September 23 was 66.6, a decrease of 0.1 from the previous day [4]. - The market prices of gasoline, diesel, and residual oil in Shandong on September 23 were 7465, 3703, and 6438 respectively [4][5].

Group 1: Market Data Overview - The report provides data on asphalt futures contracts (BU10, BU11, BU12, BU01, BU03) from August 22 to September 22, 2025, including prices, trading volume, open interest, and inventory [4]. - It also presents spot market prices in different regions (Shandong, East China, South China, North China, Northeast China) and at various warehouses (Zhenjiang, Foshan), as well as price differentials and basis [4]. - Data on crack spreads, profits (including asphalt - Brent crack spread, asphalt - Ma Rui profit, refinery comprehensive profits, and import profits), and related oil prices (Brent crude, gasoline, and diesel in Shandong) are included [4]. Group 2: Futures Contract Price Movements - For BU10, the price decreased by 20 on September 22 compared to the previous day and increased by 33 on a weekly basis [4]. - BU11, BU12, BU01, and BU03 also showed daily and weekly price changes, with varying degrees of increase or decrease [4]. Group 3: Trading Volume and Open Interest - The trading volume of asphalt futures decreased by 3,245 on September 22 compared to the previous day and decreased by 114,402 on a weekly basis [4]. - Open interest increased by 9,303 on September 22 compared to the previous day and decreased by 16,211 on a weekly basis [4]. Group 4: Spot Market Prices - Shandong's asphalt market price decreased by 10 on September 22 compared to the previous day and decreased by 20 on a weekly basis [4]. - East China's price remained stable on September 22 but decreased by 50 on a weekly basis, while South China's price was unchanged on both a daily and weekly basis [4]. - North China's price was stable on September 22 and increased by 10 on a weekly basis, and Northeast China's price decreased by 20 on both a daily and weekly basis [4]. Group 5: Basis and Spread - The basis and spread between different regions and contracts showed various changes. For example, the Shandong - East China basis decreased by 10 on September 22 compared to the previous day and increased by 30 on a weekly basis [4]. - The basis between different contract months (e.g., 10 - 11, 10 - 12) also had daily and weekly fluctuations [4]. Group 6: Crack Spreads and Profits - The asphalt - Brent crack spread increased by 29 on September 22 compared to the previous day and increased by 23 on a weekly basis [4]. - Asphalt - Ma Rui profit increased by 27 on September 22 compared to the previous day and increased by 22 on a weekly basis [4]. - Refinery comprehensive profits (ordinary and Ma Rui - type) and import profits showed different trends, with some increasing and some remaining stable [4].

Report Overview - The report is an asphalt morning report from the Energy and Chemicals Team of the Research Center, dated September 22, 2025 [2][3] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating is provided in the report 2. Report's Core View - No core view is explicitly stated in the provided content 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - **Prices**: On September 19, the BU main contract was at 3421, down 6 from the previous day and 42 for the week. Other contracts like BU06, BU09, etc., also showed various price changes [4] - **Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume was 246,616, up 36,008 from the previous day but down 21,872 for the week. The open interest was 409,431, up 675 from the previous day and down 34,400 for the week [4] - **Futures Inventory**: The inventory was 23,240, unchanged from the previous day and down 3,250 for the week [4] Spot Market - **Market Prices**: The Shandong market price was 3,520, unchanged from the previous day and down 20 for the week; the East China market price was 3,590, unchanged from the previous day and down 50 for the week; and prices in other regions also had different changes [4] - **Refinery Prices**: For example, Jingbo (Haiyun) was at 3,620, down 10 from the previous day and 30 for the week; Xinhai (Xin Bohai) was at 3,660, unchanged from the previous day and up 10 for the week [4] Basis and Calendar Spreads - **Basis**: The Shandong basis was 6, up 6 from the previous day and 22 for the week; the East China basis was 169, up 6 from the previous day and down 8 for the week; and other regional bases also changed [4] - **Calendar Spreads**: For example, 03 - 06 was 17, down 2 from the previous day and up 15 for the week; 06 - 09 was 8, down 1 from the previous day and up 75 for the week [4] Crack Spreads and Profits - **Crack Spreads**: The asphalt - Brent crack spread was 18, up 26 from the previous day and down 40 for the week [4] - **Profits**: The asphalt - Ma Rui profit was -51, up 24 from the previous day and down 36 for the week; ordinary refinery comprehensive profit was 387, up 7 from the previous day and down 52 for the week; and other profit indicators also had different changes [4] Related Prices - **Crude Oil**: Brent crude oil was at 67.4, down 0.5 from the previous day and up 0.5 for the week [4] - **Gasoline and Diesel**: The Shandong market price of gasoline was 7,483, down 28 from the previous day and 74 for the week; the Shandong market price of diesel was 6,438, down 30 from the previous day and 40 for the week [4] - **Residual Oil**: The Shandong market price of residual oil was 3,660, down 40 from the previous day and up 85 for the week [4]

Group 1 - The State Council is researching standards and policies for government procurement of domestic products, which is seen as an important measure to improve the procurement system and ensure fair competition [1] - The People's Bank of China announced adjustments to the 14-day reverse repurchase operations to maintain liquidity and meet funding needs, with operations determined by liquidity management [1] - In the steel industry, there has been an increase in the scale of maintenance at steel mills, with 12 provinces involved, affecting production by approximately 29.96 million tons this week [1] Group 2 - In the soybean meal sector, actual soybean crushing volume reached 2.4275 million tons with an operating rate of 67.76%, which is 30,100 tons higher than estimated [1] - The lithium carbonate price index for battery-grade lithium carbonate is reported at 73,534 yuan per ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 70 yuan [1] - The PVC industry shows a capacity utilization rate of 76.96%, down 2.98% from the previous period, with specific methods showing varying declines [1] Group 3 - The styrene industry reported a daily profit of -411 yuan per ton for non-integrated units, indicating an increase in losses compared to the previous working day [1] - As of September 19, the Shanghai export container freight index was reported at 1,198.21 points, a decrease of 199.90 points from the previous period [1] - Citigroup forecasts that Brent crude oil prices will drop to $60 per barrel by the end of 2025, with an average of $62 per barrel in the second to fourth quarters of 2026 [1]

1. Report Information - Report Title: Asphalt Morning Report [2] - Research Team: Energy and Chemicals Team of the Research Center [3] - Report Date: September 16, 2025 [3] 2. Core Data Futures Data - Futures Contracts: The closing price of the BU main contract on September 15 was 3393, up 25 from the previous day and down 44 week - on - week. Other contracts (BU06, BU09, BU12, BU03) also showed different price changes [4]. - Trading Volume: The trading volume on September 15 was 287,556, down 70,217 from the previous day and down 112,818 week - on - week [4]. - Open Interest: The open interest on September 15 was 415,168, down 19,777 from the previous day and down 33,884 week - on - week [4]. - Futures Inventory: The futures inventory on September 15 was 25,590, down 700 from the previous day and down 1300 week - on - week [4]. Spot Data - Market Prices: The spot prices of asphalt in different regions (Shandong, East China, South China, North China, Northeast China) showed different trends. For example, the Shandong market price was 3520 on September 15, down 10 from the previous day and down 10 week - on - week [4]. - Price Spreads: The price spreads between different regions (Shandong - East China, Shandong - Northeast, East China - South China) also changed. For example, the Shandong - East China spread was - 120 on September 15, down 10 from the previous day and up 50 week - on - week [4]. Basis and Calendar Spread - Basis: The basis of different regions (Shandong, East China, South China) showed different changes. For example, the Shandong basis was 127 on September 15, down 35 from the previous day and up 34 week - on - week [4]. - Calendar Spread: The calendar spreads between different contract months (03 - 06, 06 - 09, 09 - 12, 12 - 03) also changed. For example, the 06 - 09 spread was - 42 on September 15, up 68 from the previous day and up 87 week - on - week [4]. Crack Spread and Profit - Crack Spread: The asphalt Brent crack spread was 38 on September 15, down 41 from the previous day and down 78 week - on - week [4]. - Profits: The profits of different types of refineries (asphalt Marrow profit, ordinary refinery comprehensive profit, Marrow - type refinery comprehensive profit) and import profits (South Korea - East China, Singapore - South China) all showed different degrees of change [4]. Related Prices - Brent Crude Oil: The price of Brent crude oil on September 15 was 67.0, up 0.6 from the previous day and up 1.0 week - on - week [4]. - Other Related Products: The prices of gasoline, diesel, and residue oil in the Shandong market also had different trends [4].