Group 1: Report Investment Ratings and Strategies - Glass investment strategy: Weak and oscillating [2] - Soda ash investment strategy: Weak and oscillating [2] - Silicomanganese investment strategy: Oscillating [4] - Ferrosilicon investment strategy: Oscillating [4] Group 2: Core Views - Market sentiment is weak, and steel prices are oscillating downward; glass and soda ash markets are weak and oscillating due to cautious downstream procurement; the dual - silicon market is weak due to unmet peak - season demand [1][3] Group 3: Market Analysis Glass - Yesterday, the glass futures market opened lower and oscillated weakly. Downstream procurement is cautious, mainly for rigid demand. Supply is generally stable, consumption is affected by speculative demand and downstream inventory replenishment, inventory has decreased but overall change is limited, and fundamentals suppress prices. Attention should be paid to macro - policy changes and peak - season demand [1] Soda Ash - Yesterday, the soda ash futures market opened lower and oscillated weakly. Downstream procurement is mainly for rigid - demand replenishment. There are still supply - demand contradictions, and attention should be paid to whether speculative demand weakens. The futures premium suppresses prices, and attention should be paid to new - capacity投产 progress and inventory changes [1] Silicomanganese - Yesterday, the coking coal futures tumbled, and the silicomanganese futures followed suit. The main contract closed at 5,820 yuan/ton, down 46 yuan/ton from the previous day.节前 market transactions were sluggish. This week, production continued to decline, hot - metal production increased slightly, downstream demand remained resilient, and alloy - enterprise inventory increased significantly. In the long run, supply - demand is relatively loose. Considering the futures discount to the spot, prices are expected to oscillate and follow the sector's fluctuations. Attention should be paid to regional policies and cost - support changes [3] Ferrosilicon - Yesterday, the main ferrosilicon futures contract closed at 5,610 yuan/ton, down 70 yuan/ton from the previous day. The market sentiment was average, and the trading atmosphere needed to be strengthened. This week, production and operating rates rebounded slightly, demand increased slightly with hot - metal production, factory inventory decreased month - on - month, and inventory was at a medium level compared to the same period. Currently, there are few supply - demand contradictions, and prices are expected to follow the sector's fluctuations. Attention should be paid to changes in coal and electricity prices at the cost end and regional policies [3] Group 4: Figures - The report includes figures such as Shanghai rebar and hot - rolled coil spot price trends, futures contract closing - price trends, basis trends, cost and profit trends of various products, and spot price trends of raw materials like iron ore, coke, and coking coal [5]

Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industries are provided in the reports. Core Views Copper - Short - term copper prices may rise due to mine - end disturbances, and in the medium - long term, the supply - demand contradiction provides a bottom support. The price center may gradually rise. Pay attention to whether the macro - market style switches to recovery trading and the marginal changes in the demand side. The main contract is supported at 81000 - 81500 [1]. Aluminum - The short - term alumina spot price will remain under pressure, with the main contract oscillating between 2850 - 3150 yuan/ton. The short - term aluminum price will oscillate at a high level after a decline, with the main contract in the range of 20600 - 21000 yuan/ton [4]. Aluminum Alloy - The short - term ADC12 price will maintain a high - level oscillation, with the main contract running in the range of 20200 - 20600 yuan/ton [6]. Zinc - The supply - relaxation logic has spread from the zinc - mine end to the zinc - ingot end. The zinc price will continue to be under pressure, but the impact of interest - rate cuts on the macro - trading logic needs to be noted [10]. Tin - If the supply from Myanmar recovers smoothly, the tin price is expected to weaken; if the supply recovery is poor, the tin price will continue to oscillate at a high level, in the range of 265000 - 285000 [13]. Nickel - The short - term nickel price will maintain an interval oscillation, with the main contract in the range of 120000 - 125000 [15]. Stainless Steel - The short - term stainless - steel price will oscillate and adjust, with the main contract running in the range of 12600 - 13200 [17]. Lithium Carbonate - The short - term lithium - carbonate price will oscillate and sort out, with the main - contract price center in the range of 70000 - 75000 yuan/ton [19]. Summary by Directory Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper was at 82485 yuan/ton, down 0.02% from the previous value. SMM Guangdong 1 electrolytic copper was at 82490 yuan/ton, up 0.13%. SMM wet - process copper was at 82385 yuan/ton, down 0.04% [1]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was 0 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton from the previous value [1]. Fundamental Data - In August, the electrolytic copper production was 117.15 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month; the import volume was 26.43 million tons, down 10.99% [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum was at 20770 yuan/ton, up 0.44%. The average price of alumina in Shandong was 2905 yuan/ton, down 0.17% [4]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was 10 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton from the previous value [4]. Fundamental Data - In August, the alumina production was 773.82 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month; the electrolytic aluminum production was 373.26 million tons, up 0.30% [4]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 was at 20900 yuan/ton, up 0.24%. The refined - scrap price difference of Foshan crushed primary aluminum was 1460 yuan/ton, down 4.58% [6]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2511 - 2512 was - 55 yuan/ton, down 35 yuan/ton from the previous value [6]. Fundamental Data - In August, the production of recycled aluminum - alloy ingots was 61.50 million tons, down 1.60% month - on - month; the production of primary aluminum - alloy ingots was 27.10 million tons, up 1.88% [6]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot was at 21950 yuan/ton, up 0.37%. The import profit and loss was - 3556 yuan/ton, up 7.35 yuan/ton from the previous value [10]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was - 30 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan/ton from the previous value [10]. Fundamental Data - In August, the refined zinc production was 62.62 million tons, up 3.88% month - on - month; the import volume was 2.57 million tons, up 43.30% [10]. Tin Spot Price and Basis - SMM 1 tin was at 273700 yuan/ton, up 0.85%. The LME 0 - 3 premium was - 105 dollars/ton, down 7.14% [13]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was - 470 yuan/ton, down 20.51% from the previous value [13]. Fundamental Data - In July, the tin - ore import was 10278 tons, down 13.71% from the previous value; the SMM refined - tin production was 15940 tons, up 15.42% [13]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel was at 122450 yuan/ton, down 1.29%. The 8 - 12% high - nickel pig - iron price was 855 yuan/ton, unchanged [15]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2511 - 2512 was - 220 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous value [15]. Supply - Demand and Inventory - The domestic refined - nickel production was 32200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month; the import volume was 17536 tons, down 8.46% [15]. Stainless Steel Price and Basis - The 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) was at 13100 yuan/ton, down 0.38%. The Philippine laterite nickel ore 1.5% (CIF) average price was 51 dollars/wet ton, unchanged [17]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2511 - 2512 was - 40 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous value [17]. Fundamental Data - The production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China was 171.33 million tons, down 3.83% month - on - month; the import volume was 11.72 million tons, up 60.48% [17]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Spread - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price was 73600 yuan/ton, down 0.20%. The lithium - spodumene concentrate CIF average price was 857 dollars/ton, up 0.12% [19]. Monthly Spread - The spread between 2510 - 2511 was - 200 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton from the previous value [19]. Fundamental Data - In August, the lithium - carbonate production was 85240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month; the demand was 104023 tons, up 8.25% [19].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views Copper - The Fed's expected 2 rate cuts in 2025 may benefit copper prices. In the second half of the year, copper demand may weaken marginally, but supply concerns due to mine disruptions support the price. Short - term prices may rise due to mine - end disturbances, and the medium - to - long - term supply - demand contradiction provides a bottom support. The price center may gradually rise, with the main contract focusing on the 81000 - 81500 support [1]. Aluminum - Alumina is in a "high supply, high inventory, weak demand" situation. The short - term price is expected to be under pressure, with the main contract oscillating between 2850 - 3150 yuan/ton. Aluminum prices are expected to be high - level volatile after a pullback, with the main contract in the 20600 - 21000 yuan/ton range [4]. Aluminum Alloy - The price of ADC12 is expected to remain high - level volatile, with the main contract in the 20200 - 20600 yuan/ton range. Cost and pre - holiday stocking support the price, while weak demand recovery and inventory accumulation are constraints [6]. Zinc - The supply - loosening logic has spread from zinc mines to zinc ingots. Zinc prices will continue to be under pressure. The short - term price may rise due to macro factors, but the supply - side situation limits the upward space. The main contract is expected to be in the 21200 - 22200 range [10]. Tin - If the supply from Myanmar recovers smoothly, tin prices are expected to weaken; otherwise, they may continue the high - level volatile trend, with the operating range at 265000 - 285000 [13]. Nickel - The nickel price is expected to be range - bound, with the main contract in the 120000 - 125000 range. Cost provides support, but medium - term supply is expected to be loose [15]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel price is expected to be in short - term shock adjustment, with the main contract in the 12600 - 13200 range. Cost provides support, but the peak - season demand is not met as expected [17]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium - carbonate price is expected to be shock - sorted in the short term, with the main price center in the 70000 - 75000 range. Supply is in a tight balance, and demand in the peak season provides support [19]. Summary by Directory Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper was at 82485 yuan/ton, down 0.02% from the previous day; SMM Guangdong 1 electrolytic copper was at 82490 yuan/ton, up 0.13% [1]. Fundamental Data - In August, electrolytic copper production was 117.15 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month; imports were 26.43 million tons, down 10.99% month - on - month [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum was at 20770 yuan/ton, up 0.44% from the previous day; the import profit and loss was - 1484 yuan/ton, up 17.1 yuan/ton [4]. Fundamental Data - In August, alumina production was 773.82 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month; electrolytic aluminum production was 373.26 million tons, up 0.30% month - on - month [4]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM ADC12 was at 20900 yuan/ton, up 0.24% from the previous day; the month - to - month spread of 2511 - 2512 was - 55 yuan/ton, down 35 yuan/ton [6]. Fundamental Data - In August, regenerated aluminum alloy ingot production was 61.50 million tons, down 1.60% month - on - month; primary aluminum alloy ingot production was 27.10 million tons, up 1.88% month - on - month [6]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot was at 21950 yuan/ton, up 0.37% from the previous day; the import profit and loss was - 3556 yuan/ton, up 7.35 yuan/ton [10]. Fundamental Data - In August, refined zinc production was 62.62 million tons, up 3.88% month - on - month; imports were 2.57 million tons, up 43.30% month - on - month [10]. Tin Spot Price and Basis - SMM 1 tin was at 273700 yuan/ton, up 0.85% from the previous day; the LME 0 - 3 spread was - 105 dollars/ton, down 7 dollars/ton [13]. Fundamental Data - In July, tin ore imports were 10278 tons, down 13.71% month - on - month; SMM refined tin production was 15940 tons, up 15.42% month - on - month [13]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel was at 122450 yuan/ton, down 1.29% from the previous day; the LME 0 - 3 spread was - 187 dollars/ton, down 13 dollars/ton [15]. Fundamental Data - China's refined nickel production in August was 32200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month; imports were 17536 tons, down 8.46% month - on - month [15]. Stainless Steel Price and Basis - 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) was at 13100 yuan/ton, down 0.38% from the previous day; the period - spot spread was 13270 yuan/ton, up 12790 yuan/ton [17]. Fundamental Data - China's 300 - series stainless - steel crude - steel production (43 companies) in August was 171.33 million tons, down 3.83% month - on - month; imports were 11.72 million tons, up 60.48% month - on - month [17]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Spread - SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate was at 73600 yuan/ton, down 0.20% from the previous day; the 2510 - 2511 spread was - 200 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton [19]. Fundamental Data - In August, lithium carbonate production was 85240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month; demand was 104023 tons, up 8.25% month - on - month [19].

Core Viewpoint - The futures market for coated printing paper is experiencing a slight decline, with the main contract closing at 4230.00 yuan, down 0.19% [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The main contract for coated printing paper futures showed weak fluctuations, reaching a low of 4230.00 yuan during trading [1] - The overall sentiment in the market is bearish, with institutions like New Century Futures and Ruida Futures expressing a negative outlook on the coated paper market [2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Analysis - New Century Futures indicates that the coated paper industry is in a phase of oversupply, with stable production but weak demand due to seasonal factors and low profit margins [2] - Ruida Futures reports that the production of coated paper for the week of September 19-25 was 210,000 tons, a slight increase of 0.1 tons (0.5% growth), with a capacity utilization rate of 56.9% [3] - As of September 25, 2025, the inventory of coated paper in production enterprises reached 1.2426 million tons, reflecting a 1.3% increase compared to the previous period, indicating high inventory levels and weak overall demand [3]

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings - Glass: Neutral (expected to trade in a range) [3] - Soda Ash: Neutral (expected to trade in a range) [3] - Silicomanganese: Neutral (expected to trade in a range) [5] - Ferrosilicon: Neutral (expected to trade in a range) [5] 2. Core Views - **Glass & Soda Ash**: The trading sentiment is high, and prices are expected to be volatile. Glass consumption is affected by speculative demand and downstream restocking, while soda ash faces supply - demand contradictions, especially with the ignition of Yuanxing's Phase II project [1][2]. - **Silicomanganese & Ferrosilicon**: Market sentiment has improved, and alloys are expected to trade in a wide range. The supply - demand situation for both is relatively loose, and prices are likely to follow the sector's fluctuations [4]. 3. Market Analysis Glass - **Futures**: The glass futures on the previous day oscillated upward, with the main 2601 contract rising 3.08%, and near - month contracts rising more than far - month contracts [1]. - **Spot**: Spot trading was mainly for pre - holiday restocking. With the price increase, glass production and sales improved month - on - month. This week, the operating rate of float glass enterprises was 76.01%, and the manufacturer's inventory was 59.355 million heavy cases, a month - on - month decrease of 2.55% [1]. - **Supply - Demand Logic**: Glass supply is generally stable. Consumption is affected by speculative demand and downstream restocking, with limited overall inventory changes. The large premium on the futures market stimulates spot - futures purchases. The fundamentals still suppress prices, and attention should be paid to macro - policies and peak - season demand [1]. Soda Ash - **Futures**: The soda ash futures on the previous day oscillated upward, with the main 2601 contract rising 1.15%, and all contracts rising to varying degrees [1]. - **Spot**: Spot trading was mainly for pre - holiday rigid - demand restocking. This week, domestic soda ash production was 776,900 tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.19%; inventory was 1.6515 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.61% [1]. - **Supply - Demand Logic**: Supply - demand contradictions in soda ash still exist. With the ignition of Yuanxing's Phase II project, future supply pressure will increase. Attention should be paid to whether speculative demand weakens, which may intensify the supply - demand contradiction. The current premium on the futures market suppresses prices, and attention should be paid to new capacity production progress and inventory changes [2]. Silicomanganese - **Futures**: The main contract of silicomanganese futures closed at 5,938 yuan/ton on the previous day, up 22 yuan/ton from the previous day [4]. - **Spot**: The silicomanganese spot market performed averagely. The price in the northern market was 5,650 - 5,700 yuan/ton, and in the southern market was 5,680 - 5,730 yuan/ton [4]. - **Supply - Demand Logic**: This week, silicomanganese production decreased month - on - month, while hot metal production increased slightly. Downstream demand for silicomanganese still has resilience, and the inventory of silicomanganese alloy enterprises has increased. In the long term, supply - demand is relatively loose, and prices are expected to follow the sector's fluctuations. Attention should be paid to regional policies and electricity price changes [4]. Ferrosilicon - **Futures**: The main contract of ferrosilicon futures closed at 5,786 yuan/ton on the previous day, up 44 yuan/ton from the previous day [4]. - **Spot**: The ferrosilicon spot market sentiment was average, and the trading atmosphere needed to be strengthened. The ex - factory price of 72 - grade ferrosilicon natural lumps in the main production areas was 5,300 - 5,400 yuan/ton, and the price of 75 - grade ferrosilicon was 5,900 - 6,200 yuan/ton [4]. - **Supply - Demand Logic**: This week, ferrosilicon production remained flat, demand declined, and factory inventory decreased month - on - month. The supply - demand in the ferrosilicon industry is still relatively loose. Without industrial policies, profits are still suppressed. Prices are expected to follow the sector's fluctuations, and attention should be paid to regional policies and electricity price changes [4]. 4. Strategies - **Glass**: Expect price oscillations [3] - **Soda Ash**: Expect price oscillations [3] - **Silicomanganese**: Expect price oscillations [5] - **Ferrosilicon**: Expect price oscillations [5] - **Inter - period Spread**: No strategy [3] - **Inter - commodity Spread**: No strategy [3]

Group 1 - Freeport-McMoRan announced force majeure on its supply contract for the Grasberg mine in Indonesia, impacting copper supply [1] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle has begun, leading to increased market liquidity and opening up upward space for copper prices [1] - As of the latest report, the Shanghai copper main contract is priced at 82,320.00 CNY/ton, with a rise of 2.91%, while the international copper main contract is at 73,060.00 CNY/ton, up 3.03% [3] Group 2 - Guangfa Futures indicates that the long-term supply-demand imbalance provides bottom support for copper prices, with a gradual upward shift in price levels [1] - Short-term price increases are driven by disruptions at the mining end, with attention on potential shifts in macro market sentiment towards recovery trading and marginal changes in demand [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information provided in the content. 2. Core Views of the Report Copper - Grasberg mine accident intensifies concerns about tight global copper mine supply, and copper prices are expected to benefit from potential Fed rate cuts. In the medium - long term, supply - demand contradictions support copper prices, with the short - term price rising due to mine disturbances. The main focus is on the 81000 - 81500 support level [2]. Aluminum - The alumina market is in a "high supply, high inventory, weak demand" pattern, with short - term prices expected to oscillate between 2850 - 3150 yuan/ton. Aluminum prices are expected to show high - level oscillations after a decline, with the main contract in the 20600 - 21000 yuan/ton range [5]. Aluminum Alloy - Cast aluminum alloy futures prices oscillate with aluminum prices. Cost rigidity and pre - holiday stocking support prices, but weak demand recovery and inventory accumulation restrict price increases. Short - term ADC12 prices are expected to maintain high - level oscillations in the 20200 - 20600 yuan/ton range [7]. Zinc - Due to the expectation of loose supply, the upside space of Shanghai zinc is limited. Short - term prices may rise due to macro - drivers, but the fundamentals provide limited elasticity for continuous upward movement. The main reference range is 21500 - 22500 [10]. Tin - Supply is tight, providing support for tin prices, which continue to oscillate at high levels in the 265000 - 285000 range. The focus is on the supply recovery situation in Myanmar [12]. Nickel - The macro - environment is stable, and the short - term supply - demand contradiction is not obvious, but the medium - term supply is expected to be loose, restricting the upside space of prices. The main reference range is 119000 - 124000 [14]. Stainless Steel - Raw material prices are firm, providing cost support, but the peak - season demand fails to meet expectations. Short - term prices are expected to oscillate and adjust, with the main operating range at 12800 - 13200 [16][17]. Lithium Carbonate - The supply - demand relationship is in a tight balance. Strong peak - season demand supports prices, and short - term prices are expected to oscillate and sort out, with the main price center in the 70000 - 75000 range [18]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price is 80045 yuan/ton, up 0.04% from the previous day; the refined - scrap price difference is 1879 yuan/ton, up 4.45% [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, electrolytic copper production was 117.15 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month; imports were 26.43 million tons, down 10.99% month - on - month [2]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum price is 20680 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; alumina prices in various regions show different degrees of decline [5]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, alumina production was 773.82 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month; electrolytic aluminum production was 373.26 million tons, up 0.30% month - on - month [5]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spread**: SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 price is 20850 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; various regions' price differences show different degrees of decline [7]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 61.50 million tons, down 1.60% month - on - month; the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots was 27.10 million tons, up 1.88% month - on - month [7]. Zinc - **Price and Spread**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price is 21820 yuan/ton, down 0.27% from the previous day; the import profit and loss is - 3230 yuan/ton [10]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, refined zinc production was 62.62 million tons, up 3.88% month - on - month; imports were 2.57 million tons, up 43.30% month - on - month [10]. Tin - **Price and Spread**: SMM 1 tin price is 271400 yuan/ton, up 0.26% from the previous day; the import profit and loss is - 13025.42 yuan/ton [12]. - **Fundamental Data**: In July, tin ore imports were 10278 tons, down 13.71% month - on - month; SMM refined tin production was 15940 tons, up 15.42% month - on - month [12]. Nickel - **Price and Spread**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price is 122450 yuan/ton, up 0.41% from the previous day; the futures import profit and loss is - 1374 yuan/ton [14]. - **Fundamental Data**: China's refined nickel production in August was 32200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month; imports were 17536 tons, down 8.46% month - on - month [14]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Spread**: The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) is 13100 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the futures - spot price difference is 375 yuan/ton [16]. - **Fundamental Data**: China's 300 - series stainless steel crude steel production (43 companies) in August was 171.33 million tons, down 3.83% month - on - month; imports were 11.72 million tons, up 60.48% month - on - month [16]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Spread**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price is 73850 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the price of lithium spodumene concentrate CIF average is 856 dollars/ton, down 0.47% [18]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, lithium carbonate production was 85240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month; demand was 104023 tons, up 8.25% month - on - month [18].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report Copper - Short - term drivers are weak, and the main contract of Shanghai copper fluctuated in a narrow range. Macroscopically, if the subsequent inflation and employment data strengthen the interest - rate cut expectation, copper prices are expected to benefit. Fundamentally, it remains in a state of "weak reality + stable expectation". In the long - term, the supply - demand contradiction provides bottom support, and the center of copper prices will gradually rise. The short - term is at least in a shock state, with the main reference range of 79,000 - 81,000 yuan/ton [1]. Aluminum - Alumina futures prices fluctuated widely at the bottom. The market is in a fundamental pattern of "high supply, high inventory, and weak demand", and this pattern is difficult to reverse fundamentally in the short term. It is expected that the short - term main contract will oscillate in the range of 2,850 - 3,150 yuan/ton. For electrolytic aluminum, it is expected that the aluminum price will remain oscillating in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 20,600 - 21,000 yuan/ton [3]. Aluminum Alloy - The casting aluminum alloy futures price fluctuated with the aluminum price. The overall supply shortage pattern has not changed fundamentally. It is expected that the short - term spot price will remain firm, the inventory accumulation rate will slow down, and the price difference between aluminum alloy and aluminum is expected to further converge. The short - term main contract reference operating range is 20,200 - 20,600 yuan/ton [5]. Zinc - Since September, Shanghai zinc has been relatively weak in the non - ferrous metal sector due to the expectation of loose supply. In the short term, the price may be driven by the macro - environment to rise, but the upside space is difficult to open under the expectation of loose supply. It is expected to mainly oscillate, with the main reference range of 21,500 - 22,500 yuan/ton [7]. Tin - The supply of tin ore remains tight, and the demand is weak. Tin prices continue to oscillate at a high level, with the operating range of 265,000 - 285,000 yuan/ton. Follow - up attention should be paid to the import situation of Burmese tin ore [11]. Nickel - The Shanghai nickel market was weak. Macroscopically, there was no more - than - expected positive news after the Fed's interest - rate cut. There is no obvious supply - demand contradiction in the short term, but the inventory reduction rhythm has slowed down. It is expected that the market will oscillate within a range, with the main reference range of 119,000 - 124,000 yuan/ton [13]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel market oscillated in a narrow range. The downstream started to replenish goods moderately before the festival, but the market transaction was mainly based on rigid demand. The supply side has certain pressure, and the peak - season demand has not significantly increased. It is expected that the short - term market will adjust through oscillation, with the main operating range of 12,800 - 13,200 yuan/ton [15]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate market mainly oscillated. The fundamentals remained in a tight balance. The supply was supplemented by the increase in imports, and the demand was steadily optimistic. It is expected that the short - term market will oscillate and organize, with the main price center of reference in the range of 70,000 - 75,000 yuan/ton [17]. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Copper Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic copper was priced at 80,010 yuan/ton, down 0.27% from the previous day. The SMM 1 electrolytic copper premium was 55 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton from the previous day. The refined - scrap price difference was 1,799 yuan/ton, down 3.93% [1]. Fundamental Data - In August, the electrolytic copper production was 1.1715 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month; the import volume was 264,300 tons, down 10.99% month - on - month [1]. Aluminum Price and Spread - SMM A00 aluminum was priced at 20,680 yuan/ton, down 0.34% from the previous day. The SMM A00 aluminum premium was - 10 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton from the previous day [3]. Fundamental Data - In August, the alumina production was 7.7382 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month; the electrolytic aluminum production was 3.7326 million tons, up 0.30% month - on - month [3]. Aluminum Alloy Price and Spread - SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 was priced at 20,850 yuan/ton, down 0.48% from the previous day. The price difference between scrap and refined aluminum in Foshan increased [5]. Fundamental Data - In August, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 615,000 tons, down 1.60% month - on - month; the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots was 271,000 tons, up 1.88% month - on - month [5]. Zinc Price and Spread - SMM 0 zinc ingot was priced at 21,880 yuan/ton, down 0.32% from the previous day. The import loss was - 3,145 yuan/ton, an improvement of 147.64 yuan/ton from the previous day [7]. Fundamental Data - In August, the refined zinc production was 626,200 tons, up 3.88% month - on - month; the import volume was 25,700 tons, up 43.30% month - on - month [7]. Tin Spot Price and Basis - SMM 1 tin was priced at 270,700 yuan/ton, down 0.48% from the previous day. The SMM 1 tin premium was 400 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day [11]. Fundamental Data - In July, the tin ore import volume was 10,278 tons, down 13.71% month - on - month; the SMM refined tin production was 15,940 tons, up 15.42% month - on - month [11]. Nickel Price and Basis - SMM 1 electrolytic nickel was priced at 121,950 yuan/ton, down 0.61% from the previous day. The 1 Jinchuan nickel premium was 2,350 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day [13]. Fundamental Data - China's refined nickel production in August was 32,200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month; the import volume was 17,536 tons, down 8.46% month - on - month [13]. Stainless Steel Price and Basis - The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) was 13,100 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. The futures - spot price difference was 380 yuan/ton, up 5.56% [15]. Fundamental Data - In August, the production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China was 1.7133 million tons, down 3.83% month - on - month; the import volume was 117,200 tons, up 60.48% month - on - month [15]. Lithium Carbonate Price and Basis - The average price of SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate was 73,850 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. The price difference between battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 2,250 yuan/ton, unchanged [17]. Fundamental Data - In August, the lithium carbonate production was 85,240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month; the demand was 104,023 tons, up 8.25% month - on - month [17].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Glass: Oscillating weakly [2] - Soda Ash: Oscillating weakly [2] - Silicomanganese: Oscillating [4] - Ferrosilicon: Oscillating [4] 2. Core Views - The market expectation has weakened, and steel prices are oscillating weakly. The supply - demand contradiction in the glass and soda ash markets still exists, and their prices are oscillating weakly. The macro - sentiment for ferrosilicon and silicomanganese has weakened, and their prices are oscillating and consolidating [1][3] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Glass - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the glass futures market oscillated downward with active trading. The main 2601 contract dropped 2.39% at the close. In the spot market, downstream buyers were cautious and mainly replenished stocks before the holiday [1] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: The glass supply is generally stable. Consumption is affected by speculative demand and downstream stock replenishment, with limited change in rigid demand. The significant premium in the futures market stimulates spot - futures purchases and reduces factory inventories. The glass futures price is easily influenced by news, but the fundamentals still suppress the price. Attention should be paid to macro - policies and the performance of peak - season demand [1] - **Strategy**: Oscillating weakly [2] Soda Ash - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the soda ash futures market oscillated downward with active trading. The main 2601 contract dropped 2.6% at the close. In the spot market, downstream trading sentiment cooled, and buyers mainly made rigid - demand replenishments before the holiday [1] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: The supply - demand contradiction in the soda ash market still exists. With the ignition of Phase II of Yuanxing, the future supply pressure will further increase. Attention should be paid to whether the speculative demand for soda ash weakens, which may intensify the supply - demand contradiction. Currently, the premium in the soda ash futures market suppresses the price. Later, focus on the progress of new - capacity production and inventory changes [1] - **Strategy**: Oscillating weakly [2] Silicomanganese - **Market Analysis**: After various meetings ended, the macro - sentiment declined, and the black - commodity market corrected. The silicomanganese futures continued to oscillate and consolidate. Yesterday, the main silicomanganese futures contract closed at 5,882 yuan/ton, up 12 yuan/ton from the previous day. In the spot market, the silicomanganese market oscillated. Factory operation sentiment was okay, but market trading sentiment was cautious. The price in the northern 6517 market was 5,680 - 5,730 yuan/ton, and in the southern market, it was 5,700 - 5,750 yuan/ton [3] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: This week, the silicomanganese production decreased month - on - month, while the hot - metal production slightly increased. The downstream demand for silicomanganese remained resilient, and the inventory of silicomanganese alloy enterprises increased. In the long run, the supply - demand of silicomanganese is still relatively loose. It is expected that the silicomanganese price will fluctuate with the sector. Later, pay attention to regional policies and electricity - price changes [3] - **Strategy**: Oscillating [4] Ferrosilicon - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the main ferrosilicon futures contract closed at 5,698 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton from the previous day. In the spot market, the sentiment in the ferrosilicon market was average, and the trading atmosphere needed to be strengthened. The ex - factory price of 72 - grade ferrosilicon natural lumps in the main production areas was 5,300 - 5,400 yuan/ton, and the price of 75 - grade ferrosilicon was reported at 5,800 - 6,000 yuan/ton [3] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: This week, the ferrosilicon production remained flat, the demand declined, and the factory inventory decreased month - on - month. Currently, the supply - demand of the ferrosilicon industry is still relatively loose. Without industrial policies, the profit of ferrosilicon is still restricted. It is expected that the ferrosilicon price will fluctuate with the sector. Later, pay attention to regional policies and electricity - price changes [3] - **Strategy**: Oscillating [4]

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