Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious investment outlook for the global sportswear industry, with a focus on specialized and functional brands showing resilience while general sports brands face sales pressure [3][4][11]. Core Insights - The performance of international sports brands such as Lululemon and Deckers remains strong, while Nike's revenue decline is better than expected. For the latest fiscal quarter, revenues for Deckers, Lululemon, Adidas, Nike, VF, and Puma grew by +17%, +7%, +2%, -12%, -8%, and -8% respectively, with net profits showing a similar trend [3][11]. - The report highlights that Nike's inventory has reached a turning point, with expectations of a narrowing revenue decline in the upcoming fiscal quarter [4][16]. - Domestic sports brands in China, including Anta and Li Ning, have shown resilience with revenue growth of +14% and +3% respectively in the first half of 2025, indicating a recovery in domestic demand [12][5]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview - Specialized and functional international sports brands demonstrate resilience, while general sports brands face sales challenges. The latest fiscal quarter saw varied performance across brands, with Nike's revenue decline being less severe than anticipated [3][11]. 2. Nike - Nike's revenue for FY25Q4 was $11.1 billion, a 12% year-over-year decline, but better than the company's expectations of a mid-double-digit decline. The net profit dropped by 85.9% to $210 million [19][21]. - The company anticipates a further narrowing of revenue decline in FY26Q1, projecting a mid-single-digit percentage drop [19][21]. 3. Adidas - Adidas maintained its full-year revenue guidance, expecting high single-digit growth for FY25 despite ongoing tariff disruptions [11][19]. 4. Lululemon - Lululemon's revenue growth was +7%, but it fell short of expectations, leading to a downward adjustment in its guidance for FY25 [11][19]. 5. Puma - Puma's revenue declined by 8.3%, with significant downward adjustments to its guidance due to discounting and tariff impacts [11][19]. 6. VF Corporation - VF Corporation's performance exceeded expectations, with an anticipated improvement in revenue decline for the next fiscal quarter [11][19]. 7. Deckers - Deckers reported a revenue increase of 16.9%, driven by strong performance from its UGG and HOKA brands, and provided optimistic revenue guidance for the next quarter [11][19]. 8. Investment Analysis - The report suggests investment opportunities in the sports industry chain, particularly in outdoor brands like Anta Sports and Li Ning, as well as global supply chain manufacturers [4][5].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Views - For pure benzene, domestic attention is on the commissioning progress of Yulong Cracking Unit 2. There will be concentrated new capacity additions from August to September. Domestic existing unit operations are still stable, while the rhythm of imports has slowed down. Downstream pick - up has reached its peak and declined but remains at a decent level, leading to a decline in port inventory. Downstream operations of pure benzene are recovering from the bottom, but overall operations are still low, and short - term maintenance of styrene has dragged down the rigid demand for pure benzene [3]. - For styrene, downstream pick - up during the peak season remains at a relatively high level, and port inventory is waiting to be further reduced. Currently, the absolute level of port inventory is still high. There will be short - term maintenance in the first and middle of September, leading to a decline in operations, and port inventory has started to decline. However, operations may recover in the second half of September. Among styrene's downstream products, the operations of ABS and PS have slightly declined, EPS operations are decent, and ABS has a large inventory pressure [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Pure Benzene and EB's Basis Structure and Inter - Period Spreads - Relevant figures include the pure benzene main contract basis and futures price, pure benzene main contract basis, pure benzene spot - M2 paper cargo spread, pure benzene continuous first - contract to continuous third - contract spread, EB main contract trend & basis, EB main contract basis, and styrene continuous first - contract to continuous third - contract spread [9][14][20] 2. Production Profits and Domestic - Foreign Spreads of Pure Benzene and Styrene - Relevant figures cover naphtha processing fees, the difference between FOB Korea pure benzene and CFR Japan naphtha, non - integrated styrene production profits, the difference between FOB US Gulf pure benzene and FOB Korea pure benzene, the difference between FOB US Gulf pure benzene and CFR China pure benzene, the difference between FOB Rotterdam pure benzene and CFR China pure benzene, pure benzene import profits, styrene import profits, the difference between FOB US Gulf styrene and CFR China styrene, and the difference between FOB Rotterdam styrene and CFR China styrene [22][25][33][40] 3. Inventory and Operating Rates of Pure Benzene and Styrene - Relevant figures are pure benzene inventory at East China ports, pure benzene operating rate, styrene inventory at East China ports, styrene operating rate, styrene commercial inventory in East China, and styrene factory inventory [42][44][47] 4. Operating Rates and Production Profits of Styrene's Downstream Products - Relevant figures involve EPS operating rate and production profit, PS operating rate and production profit, and ABS operating rate and production profit [53][55][58] 5. Operating Rates and Production Profits of Pure Benzene's Downstream Products - Relevant figures include caprolactam operating rate and production profit, phenol - acetone operating rate and production profit, aniline operating rate and production profit, adipic acid operating rate and production profit, PA6 regular spinning bright production profit, nylon filament production profit, bisphenol A production profit, PC production profit, epoxy resin E - 51 production profit, pure MDI production profit, and polymer MDI production profit [63][65][74][86] Strategies - Unilateral: None [4] - Basis and Inter - Period: Go for a positive spread arbitrage when the EB2510 - EB2511 spread is low [4] - Cross - Product: Temporarily go for widening the EB2510 - BZ2603 spread when it is low [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - Methanol: The trading logic is the transmission of port pressure to the inland. There is seasonal stocking demand and incremental stocking from the new Lianhong device in the inland, but the port will cause continuous reverse flow impact. The current price is benchmarked against the inland price, and the inland behavior is crucial. Xingxing is expected to start operation in early September, but inventory is still accumulating. Reverse flow can relieve port pressure but will affect inland valuation. Currently, the valuation and inventory are average, and the driving force is weak. It's necessary to wait before bottom - fishing, considering import variables such as India's purchase from Iran and unplanned maintenance [2]. - Polyethylene: The inventory of the two major oil companies is neutral year - on - year. Upstream two - oil and coal - chemical industries are destocking, social inventory is flat, and downstream raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. The overall inventory is neutral. The 09 basis is about - 110 in North China and - 50 in East China. The overseas markets in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia are stable. The import profit is around - 200 with no further increase for now. The non - standard HD injection price is stable, other price differences are fluctuating, and LD is weakening. The maintenance in September is flat compared to the previous month, and the domestic linear production has decreased recently. Attention should be paid to the LL - HD conversion and US quotes. The pressure from new devices in 2025 is significant, and the commissioning of new devices should be monitored [3]. - Polypropylene: The upstream two - oil and mid - stream inventories are destocking. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, the non - standard price difference is neutral, and the import profit is around - 700. Exports have been performing well this year. The non - standard price difference is neutral. The European and American markets are stable. The PDH profit is around - 400, propylene is fluctuating, and the powder production start - up rate is stable. The drawing production scheduling is neutral. The subsequent supply is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. The current downstream orders are average, and the raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. Under the background of over - capacity, the pressure on 01 is expected to be moderately excessive. If exports continue to increase or there are many PDH device maintenance, the supply pressure can be alleviated to a neutral level [3]. - PVC: The basis is maintained at 01 - 270, and the factory - pickup basis is - 480. The downstream start - up rate is seasonally weakening, and the willingness to hold goods at low prices is strong. The mid - upstream inventory is continuously accumulating. The northwest devices have seasonal maintenance in summer, and the load center is between the spring maintenance and the high production in Q1. In Q4, attention should be paid to the commissioning and export sustainability. The recent near - end export orders have slightly declined. The coal sentiment is positive, the semi - coke cost is stable, and the profit of calcium carbide is under pressure due to PVC maintenance; the FOB counter - offer for caustic soda exports is 380. Attention should be paid to whether subsequent export orders can support the high price of caustic soda. The PVC comprehensive profit is - 100. Currently, the static inventory contradiction is accumulating slowly, the cost is stable, the downstream performance is mediocre, and the macro - environment is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and start - up rates [3]. 3. Summary by Commodity Methanol - Price Data: The daily changes of动力煤期货,江苏现货,华南现货,鲁南折盘面,西南折盘面,河北折盘面,西北折盘面,CFR中国,CFR东南亚,进口利润,主力基差,盘面MTO利润 are 0, - 8, - 5, 10, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 respectively [2]. Polyethylene - Price and Inventory Data: From September 11 to September 17, 2025, the price of Northeast Asia ethylene remained at 850 on September 12 - 17. The prices of North China LL, East China LL, East China LD, East China HD, LL美金, and LL美湾 had certain fluctuations. The import profit was - 76 on September 15 - 17. The主力期货 price and基差 also changed. The two - oil inventory was 66 throughout, and the仓单 increased from 11993 on September 11 to 12736 on September 15 - 17. The daily changes on September 17 compared to the previous day were 0, 30, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 [3]. Polypropylene - Price and Inventory Data: From September 11 to September 17, 2025, the prices of山东丙烯,东北亚丙烯,华东PP,华北PP,山东粉料,华东共聚,PP美金,PP美湾,出口利润,主力期货,基差,两油库存,仓单 had different changes. The daily changes on September 17 compared to the previous day were 0, 0, 10, - 8, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 [3]. PVC - Price and Profit Data: From September 11 to September 17, 2025, the prices of西北电石,山东烧碱,电石法 - 华东,乙烯法 - 华东,电石法 - 华南,电石法 - 西北,进口美金价 (CFR中国),出口利润,西北综合利润,华北综合利润,基差 (高端交割品) had certain changes. The daily change of西北电石 on September 17 compared to the previous day was 50, and other items had no change [3].

交易咨询业务资格：证监许可【2012】1091号 焦煤焦炭早报（2025-9-16） 大越期货投资咨询部 胡毓秀 从业资格证号：F03105325 投资咨询证：Z0021337 联系方式：0575-85226759 重要提示：本报告非期货交易咨询业务项下服务，其中的观点和信息仅作参考之用，不构成对任何人的投资建议。 我司不会因为关注、收到或阅读本报告内容而视相关人员为客户；市场有风险，投资需谨慎。 每日观点 焦煤： 1、基本面：受安全事故影响，部分地区生产仍受压制。焦炭价格走弱，下游采购积极性一般，市场成 交仍显疲软，线上竞拍流拍比例仍较高，多数成交价格延续下跌，但由于煤矿库存处于中低位水平，主 流煤种报价暂稳；偏空 2、基差：现货市场价1130，基差-57.5；现货贴水期货；偏空 3、库存：钢厂库存805.8万吨，港口库存255.5万吨，独立焦企库存829.4万吨，总样本库存1890.7万吨， 较上周减少28.1万吨；偏多 6、预期：当下铁水产量高位，对双焦的刚需性仍在，但焦炭第二轮提降落地，焦企利润进一步压缩下， 下游对原料煤需求收紧，对高价原料接受度不高，市场偏谨慎，预计短期焦煤价格或弱稳运行。 4、盘 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Report's Core View - Cost - end crude oil prices face resistance in both rising and falling, with short - term oil prices expected to fluctuate widely. The premium of diluted asphalt, the raw material, remains stable for now, and there is no trend - based guidance from the cost end. In September, the asphalt supply continued to increase, and terminal demand rebounded month - on - month, gradually entering the peak season. Under the pattern of strong supply and demand, the industrial chain inventory continued to decline. Among them, refinery inventory stabilized at a low level, and social inventory declined from a high level. Current refinery profits can support high supply, but social inventory is expected to continue active destocking before the end of the year, adding additional supply to the market. The refinery destocking speed will slow down, and inventory pressure will gradually increase before the end of the year. Asphalt valuation is high, and the medium - to - long - term cracking spread is expected to weaken. The operating range of the BU2511 contract is expected to be between 3350 - 3500 [5]. - Trading strategies include: a unilateral position of oscillation; an arbitrage of a weakening asphalt - crude oil spread; and an option strategy of waiting and seeing [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Chapter 1: Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - **Comprehensive Analysis**: Cost - end crude oil prices are in a wide - range short - term oscillation. In September, asphalt supply and demand are both strong, with inventory in the industrial chain decreasing. Refinery inventory is at a low - level standstill, and social inventory is falling from a high level. Refinery profits support high supply, but inventory pressure will increase by the end of the year. Asphalt valuation is high, and the BU2511 contract is expected to trade between 3350 - 3500 [5]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral: oscillation; Arbitrage: weakening asphalt - crude oil spread; Option: wait and see [6]. 3.2 Chapter 2: Core Logic Analysis - **Low - price Resources and Limited Demand Release**: There are many low - price asphalt resources in the market, and demand release is limited. Prices in different regions vary: prices in the Yangtze River Delta, Shandong, South China, and Southwest Sichuan and Chongqing areas decreased by 10 - 100 yuan/ton; prices in North China increased slightly by 10 yuan/ton; and prices in other regions remained stable [9][11]. - **Futures Price and Basis**: Futures prices depend on crude oil trends, fluctuating narrowly with crude oil during the week. Regional bases remained stable. Shandong's basis was 292 yuan/ton, up 69 yuan/ton month - on - month; East China's basis was 152 yuan/ton, up 9 yuan/ton; South China's basis was 132 yuan/ton, up 39 yuan/ton [12]. - **Refinery Operating Rates**: Shandong's operating rate declined, while those in North and Central China increased significantly. By September 11, the operating rate in Northwest China was 63.78%, up 16.95%; in North and Central China, it was 31.59%, up 11.94%; in Shandong, it was 26.65%, down 10.88% [15][16]. - **Refinery Inventory**: The overall refinery inventory level decreased. By September 11, the inventory rate in Northwest China was 26.83%, down 0.97%; in Northeast China, it was 13.60%, down 0.37%; in North China and Shandong, it was 28.90%, down 1.16% [18][19]. - **Social Inventory**: The social inventory level continued to decline. On September 8, the social inventory rate was 31.39%, down 0.89% from September 4; on September 11, it was 31.31%, down 0.08% from September 8 [21][22]. 3.3 Chapter 3: Weekly Data Tracking - **Industrial Chain Data**: On September 12, the closing price of the asphalt main contract was 3368 yuan/ton; Brent crude oil closed at $65.48 per barrel at 15:00. The refinery operating rate on September 11 was 38.38%, and the inventory rate was 26.69%. The social inventory rate on September 11 was 31.31% [25]. - **Raw Material Supply**: In August, Venezuela's crude oil exports were 641,044 barrels per day, a 12% month - on - month increase. Exports to China were 123,871 barrels per day, a 78% month - on - month decrease [73][74].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For industrial silicon, the supply - demand situation is complex. The supply is stable, but demand is weak. The cost support is weakening in the flood season, and the market is expected to oscillate in the range of 8605 - 8875 [6][8]. - For polysilicon, the short - term supply schedule is decreasing, while the demand shows a continuous recovery trend. The cost support is stable, and the market is expected to oscillate in the range of 52660 - 54760 [10]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Daily Views Industrial Silicon - **Supply**: Last week, the supply was 90,000 tons, unchanged from the previous week [6]. - **Demand**: Last week, the demand was 81,000 tons, a 1.21% decrease from the previous week. The demand in the downstream sectors such as polysilicon, organic silicon, and aluminum alloy is in different states [6]. - **Cost**: The production of sample oxygen - passed 553 in Xinjiang is at a loss of 3322 yuan/ton, and the cost support is weakening in the flood season [6]. - **Other factors**: On September 11, the basis of the 11 - contract was 260 yuan/ton, with the spot price higher than the futures price. The social inventory decreased by 0.73%, and the sample enterprise inventory decreased by 1.55%. The main port inventory decreased by 1.68%. The MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed above the MA20. The net position of the main players is short, and the short position is decreasing [6][8]. Polysilicon - **Supply**: Last week, the production was 31,200 tons, a 3.31% increase from the previous week. The production schedule for September is expected to be 126,700 tons, a 3.79% decrease from the previous month [10]. - **Demand**: The production of silicon wafers last week was 13.88GW, a 0.72% increase from the previous week, and the inventory decreased by 1.78%. The production of battery cells and components is increasing, and the overall demand is recovering [10]. - **Cost**: The average cost of N - type polysilicon in the industry is 35,620 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 14,430 yuan/ton [10]. - **Other factors**: On September 11, the basis of the 11 - contract was - 2160 yuan/ton, with the spot price lower than the futures price. The weekly inventory increased by 3.79% and is at a low level compared to the same period in history. The MA20 is upward, and the 11 - contract futures price closed above the MA20. The net position of the main players is long, and the long position is decreasing [10]. 3.2 Market Overview Industrial Silicon - Futures prices of different contracts showed varying degrees of increase. For example, the 01 - contract increased by 0.94% [17]. - Spot prices of different grades of industrial silicon also showed increases, such as the price of East China non - oxygen - passed 553 silicon increased by 0.56% [17]. - Inventory data of different types, including social inventory, sample enterprise inventory, and main port inventory, showed a decreasing trend [17]. Polysilicon - Futures prices of different contracts increased. For example, the 01 - contract increased by 1.54% [19]. - Prices of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components were relatively stable, with small changes in some indicators [19]. - The export volume of battery cells and components increased, and the inventory of some products decreased [19]. 3.3 Price and Cost Trends - **Industrial Silicon**: The price - basis and delivery product spread trends, as well as the cost trends in sample regions, show fluctuations over time [21][38]. - **Polysilicon**: The market price and cost trends show that the price and cost of polysilicon have different change trends in different periods [64]. 3.4 Supply - Demand Balance - **Industrial Silicon**: The weekly and monthly supply - demand balance tables show that the supply - demand relationship is in a state of change, with different levels of balance or imbalance in different periods [41][44]. - **Polysilicon**: The monthly supply - demand balance table shows that the supply and demand are also in a dynamic state, with different balance results in different months [67]. 3.5 Downstream Market Trends Organic Silicon - The DMC price, production, and inventory trends show that the production capacity utilization rate is relatively stable, and the inventory has increased [47][53]. - The prices of downstream products such as 107 glue, silicone oil, and raw rubber are relatively stable [49]. Aluminum Alloy - The price, supply, inventory, and production trends of aluminum alloy show that the inventory is at a high level, and the production and import - export situation is complex [56][59]. - The demand in the automotive and wheel - hub sectors is related to the production and sales of automobiles and the export of wheel - hubs [60]. Polysilicon Downstream - **Silicon Wafers**: The price, production, inventory, and demand trends show that the production is increasing, and the inventory is decreasing [70]. - **Battery Cells**: The price, production, and export trends show that the production is increasing, and the export volume is also increasing [73]. - **Photovoltaic Components**: The price, production, inventory, and export trends show that the production and export are increasing, and the inventory is decreasing [76]. - **Photovoltaic Accessories**: The price, production, and import - export trends of photovoltaic accessories such as photovoltaic coating, photovoltaic film, and photovoltaic glass show different change trends [79]. - **Component Composition Cost - Profit**: The cost - profit trends of different components in 210mm components show different profit situations [81].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 8.4% and demand increased by 13.7% in Q2 2025, despite challenges from tariff uncertainty and a weak housing market [4] - On a two-year basis, revenues increased by 12% and demand increased by 21%, indicating significant market share gains [4] - Adjusted operating margin improved to 15.1%, and adjusted EBITDA rose to 20.6%, both up by 340 basis points year-over-year [4] - Net income surged by 79%, with free cash flow generated amounting to $81 million in the quarter [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gallery demand in RH England rose by 76% in Q2, while online demand increased by 34% [5] - The gallery in the English countryside generated $46 million in demand in its second full fiscal year, with expectations for the Mayfair gallery to perform even better [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing strong demand trends in Europe, particularly with the opening of RH Paris, which has exceeded traffic expectations compared to RH New York [13] - The company anticipates significant brand-building opportunities in key European markets, including London and Milan, set to open in 2026 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its global presence, with plans to open four additional design galleries in 2025 [20] - The strategy includes creating immersive physical experiences that blend residential and retail spaces, enhancing customer engagement [19] - The company is also shifting sourcing out of China, projecting a decrease from 16% in Q1 to 2% in Q4 2025 [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about the potential impact of new tariffs on the furniture industry, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to avoid significant job losses [52] - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, projecting revenue growth of 9% to 11% for fiscal 2025, with adjusted operating margins between 13% and 14% [18] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining focus on long-term investments despite current economic challenges [24] Other Important Information - The company plans to delay the launch of a new brand extension to spring 2026 due to tariff uncertainties [17] - The company is also working on reducing excess inventory, with a target of $200 million to $300 million in inventory reduction by year-end [61] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is real estate monetization still something the company would pursue given the improvement in free cash flow? - Management indicated that they are opportunistic regarding real estate and do not see a pressing need to pursue monetization at this time [30][41] Question: How much visibility is there into the planned launch of the new brand extension? - Management expressed confidence in the launch of the new brand extension, barring any unforeseen tariff issues [58] Question: What are the expected revenues per market or gallery in Europe? - Management noted that while it is early to provide specific figures, they are optimistic about the performance of galleries in England and Paris, with expectations for strong brand awareness in London [75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 8.4% and demand increased by 13.7% in Q2 2025, despite challenges in the housing market and tariff uncertainties [4] - Net income rose by 79%, with free cash flow of $81 million generated in the quarter [5] - Adjusted operating margin improved to 15.1%, and adjusted EBITDA margin reached 20.6%, both up by 340 basis points year-over-year [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gallery demand in RH England surged by 76%, while online demand increased by 34% [5] - The gallery in the English countryside generated $46 million in demand in its second full fiscal year, indicating strong performance potential for future locations [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing significant share gains and strategic separation, with a two-year revenue increase of 12% and demand increase of 21% [4] - Current demand trends suggest that the gallery in England could reach approximately $37 million to $39 million in demand for 2025 [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its global presence, with plans to open additional design galleries in key markets such as London and Milan [20][21] - The recent opening of RH Paris is seen as a pivotal moment, with expectations of it becoming a major brand-building experience [6][20] - The company aims to create immersive physical experiences that blend residential and retail spaces, enhancing customer engagement [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs and inflation on the industry, noting that many smaller companies may struggle to survive [13][22] - The company is optimistic about its positioning to benefit from potential market dislocation caused by tariffs, while also acknowledging the challenges ahead [13][24] - Future guidance for fiscal 2025 includes revenue growth of 9% to 11% and free cash flow expectations of $250 million to $300 million [18] Other Important Information - The company is shifting sourcing out of China, with expectations that receipts will decrease significantly by Q4 2025 [15] - The company plans to delay the launch of a new brand extension to spring 2026 due to tariff uncertainties [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is real estate monetization still something the company would pursue given the improvement in free cash flow? - Management indicated that they do not see a need to pursue real estate monetization aggressively, as they are opportunistic and primarily real estate developers [30][42] Question: How much visibility is there into the planned launch of the new brand extension? - Management expressed confidence in the launch of the new brand extension, barring any unforeseen tariff issues, and highlighted the potential for significant market impact [58][60] Question: What are the expected revenues per market or gallery in Europe? - Management noted that while it is early to provide specific figures, the strong start in Paris and improvements in England suggest positive revenue potential [71][74]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude Oil: Bearish [1] - LPG: Cautiously Bearish [1] - L: Bearish Consolidation [1] - PP: Bearish Consolidation [1] - PVC: Bearish Continuation [1] - PX: Cautiously Bearish [1] - PTA: Cautiously Bearish [2] - Ethylene Glycol: Cautiously Bearish [2] - Methanol: Cautiously Bearish [2] - Urea: Cautiously Bearish [2] - Asphalt: Cautiously Bearish [3] - Glass: Bearish Consolidation [3] - Soda Ash: Bearish Consolidation [3] 2. Core Views - Crude oil: Geopolitical factors slightly boost oil prices, but supply surplus remains the core driver, and oil prices are trending downward. [1][5][6] - LPG: The cost side is weak, and there is pressure on the upside of liquefied gas. [1][9] - L: Social inventory is slightly decreasing, and it is in a bearish consolidation phase. [1][15] - PP: Spot prices have stopped falling and stabilized, and it is in a bearish consolidation phase. [1][20] - PVC: Warehouse receipts continue to increase, and it is in a weak bottom - grinding phase. [1][25] - PX: The expectation of tight supply - demand balance is loosening, and the support from crude oil is weakening, with a cautious bearish view. [1][30] - PTA: The cost support is weakening while the supply - demand is in a tight balance, with a cautious bearish view. [2][33] - Ethylene Glycol: The cost support is weakening while the supply - demand is in a tight balance, with a cautious bearish view. [2][37] - Methanol: Supply - demand is loose, and there is port inventory accumulation. Pay attention to the opportunity to lay out long positions on the 01 contract at low prices. [2][41] - Urea: The fundamentals remain weak, and the Indian tender price is lower than expected. Hold short positions cautiously. [2][44] - Asphalt: High valuation and a weak cost side, maintaining a bearish view. [3] - Glass: In some regions, the sales of original sheets have improved, and spot prices have increased, but terminal demand is insufficient, in a bearish consolidation phase. [3] - Soda Ash: The spot price in Shahe has decreased, and the basis has weakened. It is in a bearish consolidation phase. [3] 3. Summaries by Variety Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices rebounded and adjusted. WTI decreased by 0.32%, Brent increased by 0.56%, and SC increased by 1.51%. [5] - **Basic Logic**: Geopolitical factors slightly boosted oil prices, but OPEC+ plans to increase production in October, and the end of the US crude oil consumption season has led to a decrease in demand - side support. [6][7] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. Focus on the range of [470 - 490] for SC. [8] LPG - **Market Review**: On September 9, the PG main contract closed at 4413 yuan/ton, up 0.55% month - on - month. [11] - **Basic Logic**: The supply - demand contradiction of liquefied gas itself is not significant, and its price is mainly pegged to the cost - side oil price. The cost side still has room to decline. [12] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. Focus on the range of [4350 - 4450] for PG. [13] L - **Market Review**: The L01 contract closed at 7251 yuan/ton, up 0.1%. [16] - **Basic Logic**: North China's spot prices have slightly increased, and the basis has strengthened. Social inventory is slightly decreasing, and the demand side is strengthening. [18] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the support at the integer - level mark and try to go long on pullbacks. Focus on the range of [7200 - 7300] for L. [18] PP - **Market Review**: The PP01 contract closed at 6965 yuan/ton, down 0.1%. [21] - **Basic Logic**: Spot prices are flat, and the market is fluctuating narrowly. Supply is expected to decrease this week, while demand is increasing. [23] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the opportunity to go long at low prices. Focus on the range of [6900 - 7000] for PP. [23] PVC - **Market Review**: The V01 contract closed at 4847 yuan/ton, down 0.9%. [26] - **Basic Logic**: The market is in a contango structure, and inventory accumulation pressure is high. Supply is strong, and demand is weak. [28] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Be cautious about chasing short positions due to low - valuation support. Focus on the range of [4750 - 4900] for PVC. [28] PX - **Market Review**: On September 5, the PX spot price was 6781 yuan/ton, down 123 yuan/ton. [31] - **Basic Logic**: Supply - side devices are slightly increasing their loads, while demand - side PTA processing fees are low, and the supply - demand tight balance is expected to loosen. [31] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously and sell call options. Focus on the range of [6700 - 6810] for PX511. [32] PTA - **Market Review**: On September 5, the PTA spot price in East China was 4585 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan/ton. [34] - **Basic Logic**: Recent device maintenance has led to a significant decline in operating loads. Future new device production and the resumption of maintenance devices will increase supply - side pressure. Demand is showing signs of recovery. [35] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously and pay attention to the opportunity to expand PTA processing fees. Focus on the range of [4660 - 4710] for TA01. [36] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: On September 5, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4488 yuan/ton, up 32 yuan/ton. [38] - **Basic Logic**: Domestic devices are slightly increasing their loads, and overseas devices have little change. Demand is improving, but the cost side is weak. [39] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions and pay attention to the opportunity to go short at high prices. Focus on the range of [4290 - 4340] for EG01. [40] Methanol - **Market Review**: On September 5, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2310 yuan/ton, up 23 yuan/ton. [41] - **Basic Logic**: Supply - side pressure is increasing, demand is weak, and inventory is accumulating. Cost support is weakening. [42] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the opportunity to lay out long positions on the 01 contract at low prices. Focus on the range of [2370 - 2400] for MA01. [43] Urea - **Market Review**: The URO1 contract closed at 1713 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan/ton. [44] - **Basic Logic**: Supply is expected to be loose, demand is weak domestically and strong overseas. The Indian tender price is lower than expected. [44] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Urea fluctuates within a range. Pay attention to the opportunity to go short on the 01 contract at high prices. [44] Asphalt - **Basic Logic**: High valuation and a weak cost side, with an overall bearish view. [3] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. [3] Glass - **Basic Logic**: In some regions, the sales of original sheets have improved, but terminal demand is insufficient. Supply is under pressure. [3] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait and see as the market fluctuates at a low level. [3] Soda Ash - **Basic Logic**: The spot price in Shahe has decreased, and the basis has weakened. Supply - demand remains loose. [3] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Go short on rebounds as the supply - demand remains in a loose pattern. [3]

Core Insights - The article discusses the challenges faced by the company "都市丽人" (Urban Lady) in maintaining its market position and profitability amid changing consumer preferences and intense competition in the lingerie market [2][32]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 30.10 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.18%, and a net profit of 1.26 billion yuan, up 197% [4]. - However, the core business of intimate apparel saw a revenue decline of 3.33% to 25.55 billion yuan, with actual product sales dropping approximately 6% [5]. - The company’s half-year report for 2024 showed a revenue of 14.36 billion yuan, down 5.19%, and a net profit of 57.8 million yuan, down 29.86% [2]. Revenue Sources - The significant profit increase was largely attributed to real estate sales, specifically from the 玉泉 project, which generated 3.23 billion yuan in property sales revenue [6][7]. - The project involved the transformation of an old warehouse into a modern logistics center, with a portion of the space being sold [6]. Market Position and Strategy - The company has struggled to connect with younger consumers, leading to a decline in brand growth despite previous successes [2]. - Urban Lady attempted to reposition itself in the mid-range market but has since shifted back to a focus on the mass market due to declining performance [13][32]. - The company opened 850 new stores in 2024, bringing the total to over 4,500, focusing on "strong counties" in major provinces [28]. Competitive Landscape - Urban Lady faces intense competition from both established brands and new entrants, leading to price sensitivity among consumers [28][32]. - The company has been criticized for its reliance on similar suppliers as competitors, raising concerns about brand differentiation [17][19]. Challenges and Future Outlook - The company’s inventory management remains a significant challenge, with a reported inventory value of 6.22 billion yuan in 2025, indicating ongoing pressure from unsold stock [28]. - Despite various strategic changes, including celebrity endorsements and product line adjustments, Urban Lady has yet to regain its competitive edge in the market [32].