Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The mid - term trends of p - xylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), and monoethylene glycol (MEG) are still weak. Before the holiday, attention should be paid to position management. For MEG, a 1 - 5 month spread reverse arbitrage is recommended [1]. - The trend intensities of PX, PTA, and MEG are all neutral (0) [3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Data - **Futures Data**: The previous day's closing prices of PX, PTA, MEG, PF, and SC futures were 6656, 4646, 4213, 6326, and 491.3 respectively, with changes of - 18, - 32, - 33, - 46, and 0.7, and percentage changes of - 0.27%, - 0.68%, - 0.78%, - 0.72%, and 0.14% [2]. - **Month - spread Data**: The previous day's closing prices of PX1 - 5, PTA1 - 5, MEG1 - 5, PF12 - 1, and SC11 - 12 month - spreads were - 32, - 46, - 63, - 44, and - 0.8 respectively, with changes of 10, - 6, 1, 0, and 0.3 [2]. - **Spot Data**: The previous day's spot prices of PX CFR China, PTA East China, MEG, naphtha MOPJ, and Dated Brent were 814 dollars/ton, 4590 yuan/ton, 4300 yuan/ton, 608 dollars/ton, and 71.92 dollars/barrel respectively, with changes of - 3, 0, 10, - 0.5, and 1.39 [2]. - **Spot Processing Fee Data**: The previous day's spot processing fees of PX - naphtha spread, PTA processing fee, short - fiber processing fee, bottle - chip processing fee, and MOPJ naphtha - Dubai crude oil spread were 206 dollars/ton, 217.21 yuan/ton, 222.06 yuan/ton, 59.94 yuan/ton, and - 6.01 respectively, with changes of - 2.5, 19.02, - 12.24, - 29.3, and 0 [2]. Market Dynamics In 2025, on September 5, the US White House issued a presidential order, canceling the exemption from reciprocal tariffs for the tariff codes 3907.61.00 and 3907.69.00 related to polyester bottle chips, and including polyester bottle chips in the scope of reciprocal tariff collection. Recycled PET now has the same tariff system as virgin PET [2]. Views and Suggestions - **PX**: The unilateral trend may still be weak, and a 1 - 5 reverse arbitrage is recommended. The PXN position for compression should be closed with a profit. The domestic PX operating rate is 86.7% (+0.4%), and the Asian PX operating rate is 78% (-0.2%). The PTA load is 76.8% (-). The PTA processing fee has recovered to 217 yuan/ton, and PXN has dropped to 206 dollars/ton. Overseas reforming profits are low, and South Korean plants may reduce their loads in the future. Attention should be paid to the support of overseas MX blending demand for PX valuation [4]. - **PTA**: The unilateral trend may still be weak, and a 1 - 5 reverse arbitrage is recommended. Short the PTA processing fee of 01/05 contracts on rebounds. The PTA load is 76.8% (-). The polyester operating rate this week is 90.3% (-1.3%). Although there are unplanned production cuts, the supply surplus in East China is still difficult to change, and the basis is difficult to strengthen significantly. In the medium - to - long term, the inventory pressure of polyester factories is expected to rise again after the holiday [5]. - **MEG**: The unilateral trend may still be weak, and a 1 - 5 reverse arbitrage is recommended. The overall operating load of ethylene glycol in the Chinese mainland is 73.08% (down 1.85% from the previous period). Factories have announced maintenance plans for October - November. The polyester operating rate this week is 90.3% (-1.3%). The ethylene glycol supply - demand balance sheet is still strong in the near - term, and the basis is expected to be strong [6].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The crude oil market is affected by factors such as Fed rate - cut expectations, Sino - US trade negotiations, and geopolitical issues. Short - term oil prices are expected to be volatile [1][2]. - The asphalt market has a complex supply - demand situation. With increasing supply and weak pre - holiday demand, the spot price is expected to be weak, and the futures price is expected to be weak and volatile [3][4]. - The fuel oil market has different trends for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils. High - sulfur fuel oil is under pressure from high inventory, while low - sulfur fuel oil has increasing supply and weak demand [5][6]. - The PX & PTA market has a tight balance in the short - term, but the supply is expected to increase in the medium - term, and the price is affected by macro and cost factors [8][9]. - The ethylene glycol market has an expected increase in supply and a weakening demand, with a risk of inventory accumulation [11][12]. - The short - fiber market is expected to be volatile and strong in the short - term due to rising raw material prices, but the processing fee is expected to remain low [13][14]. - The PR (bottle - chip) market is expected to be volatile and strong in the short - term due to rising raw material prices, and the processing fee is expected to fluctuate at a low level [14][15]. - The pure benzene and styrene market has different supply - demand situations. Pure benzene supply is expected to increase, and the price is expected to be volatile; styrene supply is expected to increase, and the price is under pressure [16][17]. - The propylene market has an increasing supply and weak downstream demand, and the price is recommended to be short - sold on rebounds [19][20]. - The plastic and PP market has a short - term price volatility due to rising oil prices and a medium - term bearish outlook [21][23]. - The PVC market has a large inventory pressure, and the supply is expected to increase while the demand is weak, with a bearish outlook in the short - and medium - term [23][26]. - The caustic soda market is in a state of weak reality and strong expectation. The short - term is weak, and the medium - term is expected to be long after a sufficient correction [28][29]. - The soda ash market is expected to be stable before the holiday and weak after the holiday, affected by factors such as supply, demand, and inventory [31][32]. - The glass market is expected to be volatile before the holiday, affected by factors such as production, inventory, and demand [34][36]. - The methanol market has an increasing supply and a high port inventory, and the price rebound is limited [39]. - The urea market is expected to be volatile in the short - term, affected by factors such as supply, demand, and export [40][41]. - The log market has a weak supply - demand situation, and the price can be slightly long - tried near the integer level [43]. - The pulp market has a high port inventory and weak demand, and the price can be slightly long - bought at the low point of last week [44][46]. - The offset printing paper market has a slight increase in supply and weak demand, and the price of the 01 contract can be short - sold near the lower limit of the spot price [47][48]. - The natural rubber and 20 - number rubber market has different trends for different types of rubber, and the trading strategies vary for different contracts [49][51]. - The butadiene rubber market has a decreasing capacity utilization rate, and the price of the 11 - contract can be short - tried [52][54]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2511 contract settled at $64.98, down $0.01 (- 0.02%); Brent2511 contract settled at $69.42, up $0.11 (+ 0.16%); SC2511 contract rose 6.6 to 488.9 yuan/barrel, and rose 2.2 to 491.1 yuan/barrel at night [1]. - **Related News**: A new Fed governor called for significant rate cuts, but other colleagues advocated caution. US initial jobless claims decreased, and investors thought it did not support further rate cuts. Sino - US trade negotiations made progress, and the Russia - Ukraine geopolitical situation affected oil prices [1][2]. - **Logic Analysis**: Sino - US trade negotiations improved the macro - sentiment, and the Russia - Ukraine geopolitical situation increased the risk premium. The short - term oil price is expected to be volatile, with the Brent main contract operating in the range of $67.5 - 69 per barrel [2]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be volatile, with the Brent main contract operating in the range of $67.5 - 69 per barrel; gasoline and diesel crack spreads are weak; options are on hold [2]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2511 closed at 3440 points (+ 0.41%) at night, and BU2512 closed at 3386 points (+ 0.39%) at night. The spot price in Shandong, East China, and South China remained stable [3]. - **Related News**: In the Shandong market, rising crude oil prices and reduced rainfall increased demand, but the supply - demand pattern did not change significantly. In the Yangtze River Delta market, pre - holiday project rush increased demand, but low - price resources from some merchants affected the price. In the South China market, typhoon and rainfall affected sales, but the expected reduction in production in October supported the price [3]. - **Logic Analysis**: The domestic asphalt plant operating rate increased, the refinery inventory increased, and the social inventory decreased. The high - level oil price supported the cost, but the pre - holiday demand was weak. The short - term spot price is expected to be weak, and the futures price is expected to be weak and volatile [4]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be range - bound; the asphalt - crude oil spread is expected to be weak; sell out - of - the - money call options on BU2512 [4][5]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU01 contract closed at 2893 (+ 0.35%) at night, and LU11 closed at 3455 (+ 0.58%) at night. The Singapore paper - cargo market had different month - spreads for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils [5]. - **Related News**: The ARA fuel oil inventory decreased, and the Singapore fuel oil inventory decreased. The high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil spot windows had no or few transactions [6]. - **Logic Analysis**: Russian energy facilities were attacked, but the refineries and transportation facilities recovered. The high - sulfur fuel oil supply increased, and the demand decreased. The low - sulfur fuel oil supply increased, and the demand had no specific driver [6][7]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: FU main contract is expected to be strongly volatile, and LU near - month contract is expected to be range - bound with crude oil; consider widening the LU01 - FU01 spread; sell out - of - the - money call options on FU01 [8]. PX & PTA - **Market Review**: PX2511 main contract closed at 6674 (+ 72/+ 1.09%) during the day and 6636 (- 38/- 0.57%) at night; TA601 main contract closed at 4678 (+ 52/+ 1.12%) during the day and 4652 (- 26/- 0.56%) at night. The PX spot price increased, and the PTA basis was stable [8]. - **Related News**: The PTA and polyester operating rates changed. The PTA production and sales increased [9]. - **Logic Analysis**: The PX supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to be stable. The PTA supply is expected to increase slightly in October, and the demand is expected to be stable. The price is affected by macro and cost factors [9][10]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term price is expected to be strong due to rising oil prices and market sentiment, and medium - term price is recommended to be short - sold on highs; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [10]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: EG2601 main contract closed at 4246 (+ 12/+ 0.28%) and 4224 (- 22/- 0.52%) at night. The spot basis was stable [10][11]. - **Related News**: The ethylene glycol production and sales changed, and the operating rate decreased [11]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply is expected to increase due to planned maintenance and new device commissioning, and the demand is expected to be weak. The market is expected to be loose, and there is a risk of inventory accumulation [12]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be weak and volatile; arbitrage is on hold; sell call options [12]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: PF2511 main contract closed at 6372 (+ 76/+ 1.21%) during the day and 6326 (- 46/- 0.72%) at night. The spot price in different regions was stable or slightly increased [12][13]. - **Related News**: The polyester production and sales increased, and the terminal operating rate increased [13]. - **Logic Analysis**: The short - fiber processing fee fluctuated narrowly. The raw material price increase and terminal operating rate increase promoted inventory reduction, but the terminal cash flow was in deficit, and the processing fee was expected to remain low [14]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be strong and volatile in the short - term; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [14]. PR (Bottle - Chip) - **Market Review**: PR2511 main contract closed at 5840 (+ 56/+ 0.97%) and 5808 (- 32/- 0.55%) at night. The spot market had a good trading atmosphere [14]. - **Related News**: The bottle - chip factory export price increased slightly [14]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream terminal bid for next - year's first - quarter orders, a bottle - chip device was under maintenance, and the operating rate decreased. The inventory was expected to decrease, and the processing fee was expected to fluctuate at a low level [15]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be strong and volatile in the short - term; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [15]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Review**: BZ2503 main contract closed at 5922 (+ 15/+ 0.25%) during the day and 5894 (- 28/- 0.47%) at night; EB2511 main contract closed at 6958 (+ 30/+ 0.43%) during the day and 6927 (- 31/- 0.45%) at night. The pure benzene spot price increased slightly, and the styrene port inventory increased [16]. - **Related News**: The pure benzene and styrene production and sales and operating rates changed [17]. - **Logic Analysis**: The pure benzene supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to be stable. The styrene supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to decrease. The price is affected by inventory and downstream demand [17][18]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term price is expected to be strong due to geopolitical and macro factors, and medium - term price is recommended to be short - sold on highs; long pure benzene and short styrene in arbitrage; options are on hold [18]. Propylene - **Market Review**: PL2601 main contract closed at 6372 (+ 15/+ 0.24%) and 6371 (- 1/- 0.02%) at night. The spot price in different regions remained stable [18][19]. - **Related News**: The domestic propylene operating rate increased [19]. - **Logic Analysis**: The propane market entered the peak season, and the demand for PDH devices was expected to increase. The propylene supply increased due to device restart, and the market was loose. The downstream product profit was poor, and the load increase was limited [19][20]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is recommended to short - sell on rebounds; arbitrage is on hold; sell put options [21]. Plastic and PP - **Market Review**: The LLDPE market price partially weakened, and the PP spot price in different regions was stable or slightly changed. The linear futures increased slightly [21]. - **Related News**: The PE and PP maintenance ratios decreased, and the operating rates changed. The downstream industry operating rates increased slightly [21][22]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream demand was in the peak season, and the pre - holiday inventory was concerned. The supply was expected to increase due to reduced maintenance and new device commissioning. The near - term cost increase supported the price, and the medium - term price was recommended to be short - sold on highs [23]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term price is expected to be volatile, and medium - term price is recommended to be short - sold on highs; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [23]. PVC - **Market Review**: The PVC spot price was strong and volatile, and the futures price was also strong and volatile. The trading was light [23]. - **Related News**: The PVC production enterprise capacity utilization rate increased, the预售 volume increased slightly, the factory inventory increased, and the social inventory increased [24][25]. - **Logic Analysis**: The PVC inventory was at a high level, and the supply was expected to increase due to new device commissioning. The demand was weak due to the real - estate market weakness, and the export was expected to decrease. The short - and medium - term outlook was bearish [26]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is bearish in the short - and medium - term; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [26]. Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The caustic soda spot price in different regions remained stable [26]. - **Related News**: The caustic soda production enterprise capacity utilization rate increased, and the inventory increased [28]. - **Logic Analysis**: The caustic soda market was in a state of weak reality and strong expectation. The short - term was affected by inventory and price reduction, and the medium - term was expected to be long after a sufficient correction [28]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term is weak, and medium - term is long after a sufficient correction; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [29]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The soda ash futures 01 contract closed at 1315 yuan (+ 8/+ 0.6%) during the day and 1306 yuan (- 9/- 0.7%) at night. The spot price in different regions changed slightly [29][31]. - **Related News**: The soda ash production, inventory, and profit changed. The market was weak and stable [32]. - **Logic Analysis**: The soda ash supply was at a high level, and the demand was stable. The price was affected by inventory, downstream demand, and policy. The price was expected to be stable before the holiday and weak after the holiday [32]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: stable before the holiday and weak after the holiday; long glass and short soda ash in short - term arbitrage; options are on hold [32][34]. Glass - **Market Review**: The glass futures 01 contract closed at 1270 yuan (+ 33/+ 2.67%) and 1264 yuan (- 6/- 0.47%) at night. The spot price in different regions increased [34][35]. - **Related News**: The glass production, inventory, and profit changed. The market trading atmosphere was good [34][35]. - **Logic Analysis**: The glass production increased slightly, and the inventory decreased. The price was affected by production, inventory, and demand. The price was expected to be volatile before the holiday [36]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be volatile before the holiday; long glass and short soda ash in short - term arbitrage; options are on hold [36][37]. Methanol - **Market Review**: The methanol futures closed at 2341 (- 16/- 0.68%). The spot price in different regions was stable [38]. - **Related News**: The methanol production increased, and the device capacity utilization rate increased [39]. - **Logic Analysis**: The international device operating rate decreased, and the import recovered. The domestic supply was loose due to the end of autumn maintenance. The port inventory increased rapidly. The price rebound was limited due to supply and inventory [39]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: stop loss on short positions; arbitrage is on hold; sell call options [40]. Urea - **Market Review**: The urea futures closed at 1674 (+ 1/+ 0.06%). The spot price was stable with small changes [40]. - **Related News**: The urea production and operating rate changed [40]. - **Logic Analysis**: The urea supply was loose, and the demand was weak. The export had a certain

Group 1: Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Views - For industrial silicon, the current fundamentals have little change, and the futures market is mainly affected by overall commodity sentiment and policy - related news. If there are policies to drive, the market may have room to rise. For polysilicon, the supply - demand fundamentals are average, with large inventory pressure and difficult price transmission. In the short - term, the trading situation has weakened, but in the medium - to - long - term, it is suitable to build long positions at low prices [3][7] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon Market Analysis - On September 25, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price trended stronger. The main contract 2511 opened at 9035 yuan/ton and closed at 9055 yuan/ton, up 65 yuan/ton (0.72%) from the previous settlement. The position of the main contract was 259,965 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 50,066 lots, an increase of 141 lots from the previous day. The spot price of industrial silicon remained stable. The total social inventory of industrial silicon in major regions on September 25 was 543,000 tons, unchanged from last week. Before the National Day, the downstream stocking demand increased, and the goods turnover in warehouses was good [1] Consumption End - The quoted price of organic silicon DMC was 10,900 - 11,200 yuan/ton. This week, the DMC quotes of some domestic monomer enterprises increased slightly by 100 - 200 yuan/ton compared to last week. The slight increase in the transaction price of DMC this week was supported by cost, supply - demand, and expectations [2] Strategy - Short - term range operation, and for dry - season contracts, go long at low prices. There are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options [3] Polysilicon Market Analysis - On September 25, 2025, the main contract 2511 of polysilicon futures fluctuated. It opened at 51,480 yuan/ton and closed at 51,365 yuan/ton, with a closing price change of 0.89% from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract was 105,474 lots, and the trading volume was 184,786 lots. The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The polysilicon manufacturers' inventory increased, and the silicon wafer inventory also increased. The overall market sentiment cooled down, with large inventory pressure and expected insufficient production reduction in October [3][5] Strategy - Short - term range operation, with the main contract expected to fluctuate between 48,000 - 54,000 yuan/ton. There are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options [7][8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Maintain the view of overweighting crude oil from last week, as the fundamentals will support the current price, and if the geopolitical premium re - emerges, oil prices will have more upside potential [2] - For methanol, due to the mixed fundamentals and high inventory pressure, it's recommended to wait and see [5] - For urea, with relatively low valuation but lack of driving factors, it's suggested to wait and see or consider going long at low prices [8] - For rubber, adopt a bullish approach in the medium - term, and a neutral or slightly bullish short - term strategy, buying on dips and exiting quickly [13] - For PVC, with a supply - strong and demand - weak situation, it's advisable to consider shorting on rallies in the medium - term [14] - For styrene, the BZN spread is expected to repair in the long term, and it's recommended to go long on the spread between US and South Korea's pure benzene at low prices [18] - For polyethylene, the price is expected to fluctuate upwards in the long run [21] - For polypropylene, with high inventory pressure and no prominent short - term contradictions, the current situation is supply - demand weak [24] - For p - xylene, due to high load and lack of driving factors, it's recommended to wait and see [28] - For PTA, considering the supply and demand situation and valuation, it's suggested to wait and see [29] - For ethylene glycol, with a weak outlook and relatively high valuation, it's recommended to short on rallies, while being cautious about the risk of the weak expectation not materializing [32] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: WTI main crude oil futures fell $0.92, or 1.45%, to $62.72; Brent main crude oil futures fell $0.86, or 1.27%, to $66.66; INE main crude oil futures fell 4.20 yuan, or 0.86%, to 485.8 yuan. China's weekly crude oil data showed that crude oil arrival inventory increased by 0.39 million barrels to 213.76 million barrels, gasoline commercial inventory increased by 0.63 million barrels to 91.39 million barrels, diesel commercial inventory increased by 0.72 million barrels to 103.95 million barrels, and total refined oil commercial inventory increased by 1.35 million barrels to 195.34 million barrels [1] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: Maintain the view of overweighting crude oil, as the fundamentals support the current price, and if the geopolitical premium re - opens, oil prices will have more upside potential [2] Methanol - **Market Quotes**: Taicang price dropped 1 yuan/ton, Inner Mongolia dropped 20 yuan/ton, southern Shandong rose 10 yuan/ton, the 01 contract on the futures market dropped 13 yuan/ton to 2348 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 96. The 1 - 5 spread dropped 8 to - 28 [4] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: Supply - side production declined, while demand - side port olefin plants restarted. Port inventory continued to rise but at a slower pace, and was at a historical high, while the inland was in a tight balance. It's recommended to wait and see due to mixed fundamentals and high inventory pressure [5] Urea - **Market Quotes**: Shandong's spot price dropped 20 yuan, Henan dropped 20 yuan, the domestic market was generally weak. The 01 contract on the futures market dropped 1 yuan/ton to 1660 yuan/ton, the basis was - 50, and the 1 - 5 spread rose 8 to - 53 [7] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: The futures price fell with increasing positions. The domestic supply recovered, demand was weak, and enterprise inventory rose again. With relatively low valuation but lack of driving factors, it's suggested to wait and see or consider going long at low prices [8] Rubber - **Market Quotes**: Rubber spot prices were supported, and futures were oversold. Thailand's rainfall forecast for the next 7 days was not significant, and supply - side positive factors were limited. As of September 18, 2025, the operating load of all - steel tires of Shandong tire enterprises was 64.96%, up 0.09 percentage points from last week and 7.57 percentage points from the same period last year; the operating load of semi - steel tires of domestic tire enterprises was 74.58%, up 0.28 percentage points from last week and down 2.17 percentage points from the same period last year. As of September 14, China's natural rubber social inventory was 123.5 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.2 million tons, a decline of 1.8% [10][12] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: In the medium - term, adopt a bullish approach; in the short - term, the market has stabilized, with a neutral or slightly bullish strategy, buying on dips and exiting quickly [13] PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC01 contract dropped 12 yuan to 4938 yuan, the spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4780 yuan/ton, the basis was - 158 (+12) yuan/ton, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 302 (+1) yuan/ton. The overall PVC operating rate was 77%, a month - on - month decrease of 3%; downstream demand - side overall operating rate was 49.2%, a month - on - month increase of 1.7%. Factory inventory was 30.6 million tons (- 0.4), and social inventory was 95.4 million tons (+1.9) [14] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: Fundamentally, enterprise comprehensive profit declined, production was at a historical high, and short - term new plants were to be commissioned. Domestic demand improved, but export expectations weakened. With a supply - strong and demand - weak situation, it's advisable to consider shorting on rallies in the medium - term [14] Styrene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price remained unchanged, the futures price dropped, and the basis strengthened. The BZN spread was at a relatively low level in the same period, and the port inventory decreased significantly. The overall operating rate of the "three S" on the demand side increased [17] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: In the long term, the BZN spread is expected to repair. When the inventory destocking inflection point appears, styrene prices may rebound. It's recommended to go long on the spread between US and South Korea's pure benzene at low prices [18] Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price dropped, the spot price also declined, and the basis strengthened. The upstream operating rate increased, inventory at production enterprises and traders increased, and the downstream average operating rate rose [20] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: The market is waiting for favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance at the end of the third quarter, and cost - side support remains. With limited downward valuation space for PE, but high inventory pressure, the price is expected to fluctuate upwards in the long run [21] Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price dropped, the spot price remained unchanged, and the basis strengthened. The upstream operating rate remained unchanged, production enterprise inventory decreased, trader inventory decreased, and port inventory increased. The downstream average operating rate rose [23] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: With remaining planned production capacity on the supply side and high inventory pressure, and the downstream operating rate rebounding seasonally from a low level, it's a supply - demand weak situation with no prominent short - term contradictions [24] P - Xylene - **Market Quotes**: The PX11 contract dropped 2 yuan to 6592 yuan, PX CFR dropped 8 dollars to 808 dollars, and the basis was 30 yuan (- 66). The PX load in China was 86.3%, a month - on - month decrease of 1.5%; the Asian load was 78.2%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.8%. PTA load was 75.9%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.9%. In early September, South Korea's PX exports to China were 10.6 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 0.6 million tons [26][27] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: With high PX load, many unexpected PTA maintenance in the short - term, and expected delay in new PTA plant commissioning, the PX inventory accumulation cycle is expected to continue. With lack of driving factors and PXN under pressure, it's recommended to wait and see [28] PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA01 contract dropped 18 yuan to 4586 yuan, the East China spot price dropped 45 yuan to 4510 yuan, the basis was - 84 (- 2) yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 42 (+2) yuan. PTA load was 75.9%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.9%. The downstream load was 91.4%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.2%. As of September 12, social inventory (excluding credit warehouse receipts) was 207.9 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.9 million tons [29] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: The supply - side unexpected maintenance volume remains high, and the inventory destocking pattern continues, but the processing fee space is limited. The demand - side polyester fiber inventory and profit pressure are low, but the terminal performance is weak. With the PXN under pressure, it's recommended to wait and see [29] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG01 contract dropped 17 yuan to 4240 yuan, the East China spot price dropped 7 yuan to 4344 yuan, the basis was 93 (+1) yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 54 (+6) yuan. The ethylene glycol load was 73.8%, a month - on - month decrease of 1.1%. The downstream load was 91.4%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.2%. Port inventory was 46.7 million tons, an increase of 0.2 million tons [31] - **Strategy Viewpoints**: With high domestic and overseas plant loads and high domestic supply, the port inventory is expected to be low in the short - term. In the medium - term, with concentrated imports and expected high domestic load, and new plant commissioning, inventory will accumulate in the fourth quarter. With relatively high valuation and a weak outlook, it's recommended to short on rallies, while being cautious about the risk of the weak expectation not materializing [32]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current supply - demand pattern of ethylene glycol shows a weak balance, with insufficient momentum for price rebound. It may maintain a low - level oscillation in the short term, and if port destocking continues to fall short of expectations, the price may decline to the previous low. If inventory destocking starts, it is expected to drive a periodic price rebound [2][3] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Daily Market Summary - **Prices and Basis**: The price of the main ethylene glycol futures contract rebounded for two consecutive days, reaching 4,297 yuan/ton on September 17, up 25 yuan/ton from the previous day. The spot price in the East China market rose to 4,380 yuan/ton, and the basis narrowed by 25 yuan to 83 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread widened to - 61 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread turned to a premium of 20 yuan [2] - **Positions and Trading Volume**: The position of the main contract decreased slightly by 107 lots to 310,700 lots, and trading volume decreased by 17% to 124,900 lots, indicating a cautious market sentiment [2] - **Supply Side**: The total ethylene glycol operating rate remained at 70.8%, with the operating rates of oil - based, coal - based, and methanol - based plants stable. Coal - based production continued to incur a loss of 402 yuan/ton [2] - **Demand Side**: The load of polyester plants was 89.42%, and that of Jiangsu and Zhejiang looms was 63.43%, remaining flat for many days. Terminal restocking demand was dull [2] - **Inventory Side**: The inventory at the main ports in East China increased by 5.9 tons to 485,700 tons (a weekly increase of 13.7%), and the inventory in Zhangjiagang soared by 52,000 tons to 180,000 tons, reaching a recent high [3] 2. Industrial Chain Price Monitoring - **Futures and Spot Prices**: On September 17, 2025, the main ethylene glycol futures contract price was 4,297 yuan/ton, up 25 yuan/ton from the previous day; the spot price in the East China market was 4,380 yuan/ton, and the basis was 83 yuan/ton [5] - **Spreads**: The 1 - 5 spread was - 61 yuan, the 5 - 9 spread was 20 yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was 41 yuan [5] - **Profits**: Coal - based production profit was - 402 yuan/ton, with no change [5] - **Operating Rates**: The overall ethylene glycol operating rate was 70.8%, and the operating rates of various production methods remained unchanged [5] - **Inventory and Arrivals**: The inventory at the main ports in East China was 486,000 tons, and the inventory in Zhangjiagang was 180,000 tons. The arrival volume was 101,700 tons, down 67,000 tons from the previous period [5] 3. Industry Dynamics and Interpretations - On September 17, the spot price of ethylene glycol in Shaanxi remained stable at around 3,980 yuan/ton ex - works. The mainstream market was weak, but coal prices were firm [6] - On September 17, the mainstream market price was weak, while the price quoted by holders in the South China market remained stable, with a dull trading atmosphere at around 4,480 yuan/ton delivered [6] - On September 17, the crude oil market declined during the day, with unstable cost support. The supply - demand fundamentals of ethylene glycol were expected to weaken, and the market negotiation price declined, with the current East China price at around 4,360 yuan/ton [6] 4. Industrial Chain Data Charts - The report includes charts on the closing price and basis of the main ethylene glycol contract, ethylene glycol production profit, domestic ethylene glycol plant operating rate, downstream polyester plant operating rate, ethylene glycol inventory at the main ports in East China (weekly), and total industry inventory [7][9][11]

Core Viewpoint - The Nanjing real estate market has been experiencing a downward trend in both new and second-hand housing prices and transaction volumes since the second half of 2025, indicating a deep adjustment phase in the market [1][2][5]. New Housing Market - From January to August 2025, Nanjing's new residential supply totaled 136.82 million square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 22.53%, while total transactions reached 202.40 million square meters, down 14.40% year-on-year [1][2]. - In August 2025, the transaction volume for new residential properties was 17 million square meters, representing a month-on-month decline of 18% and a year-on-year decline of 44% [2]. - The average sales price index for new residential properties in Nanjing fell by 0.6% month-on-month and 1.3% year-on-year in August 2025, with an average cumulative decline of 1.9% from January to August [2]. Second-Hand Housing Market - In the first eight months of 2025, the total transaction volume for second-hand housing in Nanjing was 577 million square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 4% [5]. - In August 2025, the transaction volume for second-hand housing was 58 million square meters, down 12% month-on-month and 23% year-on-year [5]. - The average sales price index for second-hand residential properties fell by 0.7% month-on-month and 6.2% year-on-year in August 2025, with a cumulative average decline of 5.3% from January to August [5]. Price Adjustments - The proportion of second-hand housing communities with price reductions has been increasing, with 68% of high-frequency trading communities experiencing price declines in August 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous month [7]. - In August 2025, 77% of high-frequency trading communities had their listing prices reduced, the highest proportion in nearly a year, with an average decline of 10.3% compared to August 2024 [14]. - The downward price adjustment is particularly pronounced in the first-time buyer and improvement segments, with 71% and 65% of properties in these categories, respectively, experiencing price declines in August [16]. Market Dynamics - The core issue driving the continuous decline in Nanjing's housing prices is the pressure from inventory and high land supply [18]. - The narrow inventory digestion cycle is less than 20 months, but the broad inventory digestion cycle is approaching 10 years, leading to a significant amount of residential land becoming "dead stock" [18]. - To stabilize the market, it is suggested that authorities focus on supporting key trading segments and optimizing supply-side measures, while also linking land supply to broader inventory levels to alleviate long-term inventory pressures [18].

Group 1 - The methanol futures market is experiencing a weak performance with a downward trend, as the main contract opened at 2380.00 CNY/ton and fluctuated between 2370.00 CNY and 2388.00 CNY, showing a decline of approximately 0.92% [1] - High production levels and operating rates are contributing to increased inventories, with port methanol stocks reaching historical highs, indicating potential continued accumulation in the future [1][2] - The demand side is under pressure due to downstream maintenance, but there are expectations for a seasonal demand increase in September and October, which may provide some support for methanol prices [1][2] Group 2 - The market structure remains weak with high port inventories, although most negative factors have already been priced in, leading to a potential marginal improvement in the fundamentals [2] - Companies are observing good profit margins, and while traditional demand is weak, there are expectations for a slight recovery in demand as the peak season approaches [2] - Strategies are suggested to focus on buying on dips and exploring opportunities in the 1-5 spread, despite the ongoing pressure from high port inventories [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - International oil prices rebounded, and propane prices continued to rise, providing cost - side support for a slight rebound in the polyolefin market. Upstream supply is expected to remain at a high level, but there is significant inventory pressure. Downstream demand is in a seasonally improving phase, with overall downstream factory operating rates rising slightly, but the fundamental situation remains weak [3] Summary by Directory 1. Polyolefin Basis Structure - L主力合约收盘价为7232元/吨（+63），PP主力合约收盘价为6966元/吨（+53），LL华北现货为7160元/吨（+10），LL华东现货为7170元/吨（+0），PP华东现货为6800元/吨（+0），LL华北基差为 - 72元/吨（-53），LL华东基差为 - 62元/吨（-63），PP华东基差为 - 166元/吨（-53） [1] 2. Production Profit and Operating Rate - PE开工率为78.0%（-2.5%），PP开工率为76.8%（-3.1%）；PE油制生产利润为277.0元/吨（-69.2），PP油制生产利润为 - 333.0元/吨（-69.2），PDH制PP生产利润为 - 271.2元/吨（+64.0） [1] 3. Polyolefin Non - Standard Price Difference - Not provided in the summarized content 4. Polyolefin Import and Export Profits - LL进口利润为 - 101.2元/吨（-22.4），PP进口利润为 - 471.2元/吨（+40.4），PP出口利润为27.7美元/吨（+0.3） [1] 5. Polyolefin Downstream Operating Rates and Downstream Profits - PE下游农膜开工率为24.1%（+3.9%），PE下游包装膜开工率为51.3%（+0.8%），PP下游塑编开工率为43.1%（+0.4%），PP下游BOPP膜开工率为61.6%（+0.1%） [2] 6. Polyolefin Inventory - Upstream and mid - stream inventory pressure is large, but specific inventory data is not provided in the summarized content [3] Strategies - Unilateral: Neutral; - Inter - delivery: 01 - 05 reverse spread; - Inter - variety: Long L - P [4]

Core Viewpoint - The Nanjing real estate market is experiencing a significant downturn, with both new and second-hand housing transactions declining, leading to a notable increase in the proportion of price reductions across various neighborhoods [2][4][21]. Group 1: Market Performance - In August, the Nanjing market saw a continued decline in new home transactions, with six low-density residential plots sold at base prices [2]. - The number of high-frequency trading neighborhoods decreased for several consecutive months, with only 192 neighborhoods recorded in August, a 58% drop compared to the same period last year [4]. - The overall transaction volume for second-hand homes was only 6,300 units in August, indicating a significant contraction in market activity [4]. Group 2: Price Trends - A striking 68% of high-frequency trading neighborhoods experienced a month-on-month price decline, marking an 11 percentage point increase from the previous month and the second-highest level this year [4][11]. - The average listing price for second-hand homes in Nanjing dropped by 10.3% year-on-year as of August 2025, with 77% of high-frequency trading neighborhoods seeing a price reduction [11]. Group 3: Segment Analysis - Among different property types, 71% of affordable housing neighborhoods and 65% of improvement-type neighborhoods saw price declines, while high-end neighborhoods had a more balanced price change with 50% experiencing declines [13]. - In August, the majority of neighborhoods in key trading areas, such as Hexi North and Xianlin Lake, reported price drops exceeding 80% [15]. Group 4: Inventory and Supply Dynamics - Nanjing's narrow inventory digestion cycle is under 20 months, but the broader inventory digestion cycle is nearing 10 years, indicating a significant amount of "dead inventory" in the market [21]. - The ongoing high supply of land is contributing to the downward pressure on housing prices, as many previously desirable low-density residential plots are now being sold at base prices [21]. Group 5: Recommendations for Market Stabilization - To stabilize the market, it is recommended that authorities focus on supporting key trading areas and optimizing supply-side measures to restore confidence in supply and demand [22]. - A dynamic balance mechanism should be established to link land supply with broader inventory levels, aiming to improve market expectations and inventory structure [22].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market has warmed up, but the prices of finished steel products are showing a weak trend. The demand for rebar remains weak, while the demand for hot-rolled coils is relatively firm, leading to a divergence in their trends. If the demand cannot be effectively restored, steel prices may still decline. The raw material side is relatively strong, and the potential impacts of safety inspections and environmental protection restrictions need to be continuously monitored [4]. - For iron ore, although the latest overseas shipments have significantly declined, the short-term demand support remains due to the increase in molten iron production. The price is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term, and the recovery of downstream demand and the speed of inventory reduction need to be continuously observed [7]. - Regarding ferrosilicon and silicomanganese, their fundamentals are not ideal, and they are likely to follow the sentiment of the black sector, especially the situation of coking coal. The operability is relatively low. The impact of the "anti-involution" policy on the black sector depends on its actual implementation and effectiveness [10][11]. - For industrial silicon and polysilicon, they are in a "weak reality" pattern. Industrial silicon is expected to fluctuate, and polysilicon continues the "weak reality, strong expectation" pattern. The short-term market focus is on capacity integration policies and downstream price transfer progress [14][16]. - In the glass and soda ash market, the price adjustment space of glass is limited, and the market has certain expectations for policy support. Soda ash prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term, and the price center may gradually rise in the long term, but the increase is limited by the downstream demand [18][19]. 3. Summary by Category Steel - **Price and Position Data**: The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3092 yuan/ton, down 17 yuan/ton (-0.54%) from the previous trading day. The closing price of the hot-rolled coil main contract was 3334 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan/ton (-0.23%) from the previous trading day [3]. - **Market Analysis**: The demand for rebar continues to be sluggish, with high inventory pressure. The production of hot-rolled coils has increased, and the apparent demand is relatively good, with a slight reduction in inventory. The profit of steel mills is gradually narrowing, and the weakness of the futures market is becoming more prominent [4]. Iron Ore - **Price and Position Data**: The main contract of iron ore (I2601) closed at 795.50 yuan/ton, with a change of -1.18% (-9.50). The position changed by -5590 hands to 53.90 million hands. The weighted position was 85.28 million hands. The spot price of PB powder at Qingdao Port was 790 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 44.54 yuan/ton and a basis rate of 5.30% [6]. - **Market Analysis**: Overseas shipments have significantly declined, mainly due to port berth maintenance. The short-term demand support remains due to the increase in molten iron production. The port and steel mill inventories have slightly increased, and the price is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term [7]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Price and Position Data**: The spot price of 6517 silicomanganese was 5700 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF511) closed down 0.04% at 5626 yuan/ton [9]. - **Market Analysis**: Their fundamentals are not ideal, and they are likely to follow the sentiment of the black sector, especially the situation of coking coal. The operability is relatively low. The impact of the "anti-involution" policy depends on its actual implementation and effectiveness [10][11]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Price and Position Data**: The closing price of the industrial silicon main contract (SI2511) was 8740 yuan/ton, up 0.87% (+75). The weighted contract position changed by 13190 hands to 498655 hands. The closing price of the polysilicon main contract (PS2511) was 53710 yuan/ton, up 1.56% (+825). The weighted contract position changed by -52 hands to 304226 hands [13][15]. - **Market Analysis**: They are in a "weak reality" pattern. Industrial silicon is expected to fluctuate, and polysilicon continues the "weak reality, strong expectation" pattern. The short-term market focus is on capacity integration policies and downstream price transfer progress [14][16]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Price and Position Data**: The spot price of glass in Shahe was 1147 yuan, down 17 yuan from the previous day. The spot price of soda ash was 1195 yuan, up 15 yuan from the previous day [18][19]. - **Market Analysis**: The price adjustment space of glass is limited, and the market has certain expectations for policy support. Soda ash prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term, and the price center may gradually rise in the long term, but the increase is limited by the downstream demand [18][19].