1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Iron ore: The macro risk appetite has not significantly declined, and there is still support [2][5]. - Rebar and hot - rolled coil: Market sentiment is fluctuating, and prices are in wide - range oscillations [2][9][10]. - Ferrosilicon and silicomanganese: Driven by sector sentiment, prices are in wide - range oscillations [2][13]. - Coke and coking coal: Prices are in wide - range oscillations [2][16]. - Logs: Prices are fluctuating repeatedly [2][18]. 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs Iron Ore - **Fundamental data**: The futures price closed at 787.0 yuan/ton, up 17.0 yuan/ton or 2.21%. The I2601 contract had a position of 464,830 lots, an increase of 12,205 lots. Among spot prices, imported ore prices generally rose by 13 yuan/ton, while domestic ore prices in some areas decreased by 5 yuan/ton. The basis and spreads showed certain changes [6]. - **Macro and industry news**: Shanghai issued the "Six Measures for the Property Market", involving six adjustments such as reducing purchase restrictions, housing provident funds, housing credit, and property tax [6]. - **Trend strength**: The trend strength of iron ore is 1 [6]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - **Fundamental data**: The RB2510 contract of rebar closed at 3,138 yuan/ton, up 22 yuan/ton or 0.71%, with a trading volume of 1,200,313 lots and a position of 1,347,830 lots, a decrease of 63,773 lots. The HC2510 contract of hot - rolled coil closed at 3,389 yuan/ton, up 31 yuan/ton or 0.92%. Spot prices in various regions generally increased. The basis and spreads also changed [10]. - **Macro and industry news**: On August 21, steel output, inventory, and apparent demand data showed different trends. In mid - August 2025, the output and inventory of key steel enterprises changed. The manufacturing supply index in July decreased. The national general public budget revenue from January to July increased slightly [11][12]. - **Trend strength**: The trend strength of rebar is 0, and that of hot - rolled coil is 0 [12]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Fundamental data**: Futures prices of different contracts of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese had varying increases. Spot prices of related products were provided. The basis, near - far month spreads, and cross - variety spreads showed certain changes [13]. - **Macro and industry news**: On August 25, the prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese in different regions were reported. As of August 22, the manganese ore inventory in ports changed [14]. - **Trend strength**: The trend strength of ferrosilicon is 0, and that of silicomanganese is 0 [15]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Fundamental data**: The JM2601 contract of coking coal closed at 1,215.5 yuan/ton, up 53.5 yuan/ton or 4.6%. The J2601 contract of coke closed at 1,736 yuan/ton, up 57.5 yuan/ton or 3.4%. Spot prices of coking coal and coke in some areas remained unchanged, while others changed. The basis and spreads also changed [16]. - **Macro and industry news**: Shanghai issued the "Six Measures for the Property Market", involving six adjustments such as reducing purchase restrictions, housing provident funds, housing credit, and property tax [16]. - **Trend strength**: The trend strength of coke is 0, and that of coking coal is 0 [17]. Logs - **Fundamental data**: The closing prices, trading volumes, and positions of different contracts of logs showed different trends. Spot prices of various types of logs in different regions remained mostly unchanged. The basis and spreads also had certain changes [19]. - **Macro and industry news**: Shanghai issued the "Six Measures for the Property Market", involving six adjustments such as reducing purchase restrictions, housing provident funds, housing credit, and property tax [21]. - **Trend strength**: The trend strength of logs is 1 [21].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for sugar is "Sideways" [1]. - The investment rating for cotton is "Sideways" [1]. Core Viewpoints - The strengthening US dollar suppresses commodity prices, leading to short - term adjustments in soft commodities [1]. - For sugar, seasonal consumption growth is driven by summer cold - drink demand, and recent sugar imports have increased significantly due to the widening price difference between domestic and foreign markets. However, the total annual import volume is still expected to be within the forecast range. Extreme precipitation in Yunnan and Inner Mongolia since July may affect sugar production, and continuous monitoring is required [1][3]. - For cotton, most cotton - growing areas in China are at the peak of flowering, with some areas in Xinjiang entering the boll - opening and flocculation stage, and the overall growth progress is ahead of previous years. In August, cotton in Xinjiang and the Yangtze River Basin faces a high risk of heat damage. With the continuous decline of commercial cotton inventory and the approaching peak season of cotton textile, cotton prices are supported [1][3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Information - The spot price of sugar in Nanning is 5970.0 yuan, in Kunming is 5860.0 yuan, and the spot price of cotton in Xinjiang is 15100.0 yuan [1]. Market - The closing price of US sugar is 16.39, with a change of - 0.30%. The closing price of US cotton is 67.38, with a change of - 0.91% [1]. Supply and Demand - Sugar: Driven by summer cold - drink demand, sugar consumption has a seasonal recovery. Due to the widening price difference between domestic and foreign markets, recent sugar imports have increased significantly [1]. - Cotton: In August, high temperatures and low precipitation in Xinjiang and the Yangtze River Basin increase the risk of heat damage to cotton. The continuous decline of commercial cotton inventory and the approaching peak season of cotton textile provide support for cotton prices [1]. Inventory and Warehouse Receipts - The number of Zhengzhou sugar warehouse receipts is 15385.0, with a change of - 1.09%. The number of Zhengzhou cotton warehouse receipts is 7104.0, with a change of - 1.31% [2]. Data Overview - **Foreign Market Quotes**: On August 25, 2025, the price of US sugar was 16.39 dollars, down 0.30% from the previous day; the price of US cotton was 67.38 dollars, down 0.91% [4]. - **Spot Prices**: From August 22 to 25, 2025, the price of Nanning sugar remained unchanged at 5970.0 yuan; the price of Kunming sugar rose from 5855.0 yuan to 5860.0 yuan, an increase of 0.09%; the cotton index 328 decreased from 3281 to 3280, a decrease of 0.05%; the price of Xinjiang cotton rose from 15050.0 yuan to 15100.0 yuan, an increase of 0.33% [4]. - **Price Difference Overview**: From August 24 to 25, 2025, the price differences of SR01 - 05, SR05 - 09, SR09 - 01, CF01 - 05, CF05 - 09, and CF09 - 01 all changed to varying degrees, with the largest increase of 22.11% and the largest decrease of 42.86%. The basis of sugar and cotton contracts also changed, with the largest increase of 8.53% and the largest decrease of 8.08% [4]. - **Import Prices**: From August 22 to 25, 2025, the price of cotton cotlookA remained unchanged at 78.9 [4]. - **Profit Margins**: From August 22 to 25, 2025, the profit from sugar imports remained unchanged at 1515.0 [4]. - **Options**: For options such as SR601C5700, SR601P5700, CF601C14200, and CF601P14200, the implied volatility and historical volatility of the underlying futures are provided [4]. - **Inventory and Warehouse Receipts**: From August 22 to 25, 2025, the number of sugar warehouse receipts decreased from 15555.0 to 15385.0, a decrease of 1.09%; the number of cotton warehouse receipts decreased from 7198.0 to 7104.0, a decrease of 1.31% [4]. Strategy Suggestion - It is recommended to mainly adopt a wait - and - see strategy [3].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - PX: Bullish trend, recommend long on dips and focus on the 11-1 calendar spread [1][3] - PTA: Bullish trend, recommend long on dips, basis and calendar spread long positions, and long PTA short PX (11 contract) [1][4] - MEG: Bullish trend in the short term, but faces significant resistance above 4600, recommend 1-5 reverse calendar spread [1][5] Core Viewpoints - The PX-MX spread has further widened, potentially boosting short - term PX supply. The polyester terminal is strengthening, and PX supply - demand is tight, leading to a positive feedback pattern [1][2][3] - PTA is in a de - stocking pattern in August. Demand is seasonally improving, and the PTA basis and calendar spread have strengthened [4] - Domestic MEG plants' maintenance is mostly over, with increased operating loads. Although port inventory is decreasing, the 01 contract still faces supply increase pressure in October [5] Summary by Related Catalogs Market Data - **Futures Prices**: PX, PTA, and SC futures prices rose slightly yesterday, with PX up 0.11%, PTA up 0.16%, and SC up 0.55%. PF futures price remained unchanged, and MEG rose 0.02% [1] - **Futures Calendar Spreads**: PX9 - 1, PTA9 - 1, PF9 - 1, and SC9 - 10 calendar spreads decreased, while MEG9 - 1 remained unchanged [1] - **Spot Prices**: PX CFR China, PTA East China, and Dated Brent spot prices rose, while MEG spot and MOPJ naphtha prices fell [1] - **Spot Processing Margins**: PX - naphtha, PTA, and short - fiber processing margins increased, while bottle - chip processing margin decreased, and MOPJ naphtha - Dubai crude oil spread remained unchanged [1] Market Dynamics - On August 22, the PX - MX spread in Asia reached a more than five - year high of $166.83/ton [2] - In July, China's PX imports increased by about 2.18% month - on - month to 782,045 tons. Imports from Singapore soared 69% to 25,032 tons, and those from South Korea increased slightly by 0.32% to 359,509 tons. Imports from Brunei increased by 5% to 107,761 tons, while imports from Unv1 decreased by 31.59% to 77,983 tons, and those from Japan decreased by 11.75% to 111,767 tons [2][3] - On August 22, there were bids, offers, and 6 transactions for PX cargoes to be delivered in October and November in the Asian PX Platts closing market assessment [3] Trend Intensity - PX, PTA, and MEG all have a trend intensity of 1, indicating a bullish - biased trend [3] Views and Suggestions - **PX**: Bullish trend, long on dips, focus on the 11 - 1 calendar spread. PX followed PTA's rise due to PTA plant outages, and the PX - MX spread is widening. The polyester peak season is coming, and raw material price - rising ability is strong [3] - **PTA**: Bullish price, long on dips. Basis and calendar spread long positions. Long PTA short PX (11 contract). PTA plant operating rates decreased this week, and it entered a de - stocking pattern in August. Demand is seasonally improving [4] - **MEG**: Bullish in the short term but faces resistance above 4600. Domestic plants' operating loads have increased, port inventory is decreasing, but the 01 contract faces supply increase pressure in October. Recommend 1 - 5 reverse calendar spread [5]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views - Iron ore's short - term valuation is still supported by macro and micro factors [2][4]. - Rebar, hot - rolled coil, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, and coking coal are expected to have wide - range fluctuations [2][7][8][12][15]. - Logs are expected to fluctuate repeatedly [2][18]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Iron Ore - **Fundamental Data**: Futures price closed at 770 yuan/ton, down 2.5 yuan or 0.32%, and the position increased by 1,051 lots to 452,625 lots. Imported ore prices generally declined, and some domestic ore prices remained stable. Basis and spreads had various changes [4]. - **Macro and Industry News**: Activity at the SimFer mine site is suspended due to a fatal incident. Fed Chair Powell indicated a possible September rate cut [5]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 2, indicating a strong bullish view [6]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - **Fundamental Data**: Rebar RB2510 closed at 3,119 yuan/ton, down 11 yuan or 0.35%, with a position decrease of 46,508 lots. Hot - rolled coil HC2510 closed at 3,361 yuan/ton, down 29 yuan or 0.86%, with a position decrease of 49,335 lots. Spot prices mostly declined, and basis and spreads also changed [8]. - **Macro and Industry News**: In the week of August 21, rebar production decreased by 5.8 tons, hot - rolled coil production increased by 9.65 tons. In July, national crude steel production was 79.66 million tons, down 4.0% year - on - year [9][10]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity for both rebar and hot - rolled coil is 0, indicating a neutral view [10]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Fundamental Data**: Ferrosilicon 2511 closed at 5,642 yuan/ton, up 4 yuan. Silicomanganese 2511 closed at 5,820 yuan/ton, unchanged. Spot prices and various spreads had different changes [12]. - **Macro and Industry News**: On August 22, silicon 72 and 75 prices in different regions were reported, and silicon manganese 6517 prices decreased. From January to July, the average monthly import of South African manganese ore increased by 6.71% year - on - year [13]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity for both ferrosilicon and silicomanganese is 0, indicating a neutral view [14]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Fundamental Data**: Coking coal JM2601 closed at 1,162 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan. Coke J2601 closed at 1,678.5 yuan/ton, up 14.5 yuan. Spot prices and basis had various changes [15]. - **Macro and Industry News**: Fed Chair Powell indicated a possible September rate cut [16]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity for both coke and coking coal is 0, indicating a neutral view [17]. Logs - **Fundamental Data**: The 2509 contract's closing price decreased by 0.4% daily and 1.2% weekly. The 2511 contract's trading volume increased by 49.2% daily and 70% weekly. Spot prices of most log types remained stable [19]. - **Macro and Industry News**: Fed Chair Powell indicated a possible September rate cut [21]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 1, indicating a moderately bullish view [21].

Group 1 - The article discusses the intense competition and strategic maneuvers surrounding futures trading in the financial markets [1] - It highlights how a seemingly normal financial derivative can significantly impact bond markets, stock markets, and oil prices [1] - The underlying logic and mechanisms driving these market movements are explored [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The report provides daily research on the black series futures, including iron ore, rebar, hot - rolled coil, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, coking coal, and logs. The views on these commodities are as follows: - Iron ore: Macro - risk appetite has not significantly declined, and there is still support [2][5]. - Rebar, hot - rolled coil, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, and coking coal: All are expected to have wide - range fluctuations [2][8][9][13][16]. - Logs: Expected to fluctuate repeatedly [2][19]. 3. Summary by Commodity Iron Ore - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of futures contract I2601 was 772.5 yuan/ton, up 3.5 yuan or 0.46%. The import and domestic spot prices mostly increased. The basis and spreads also showed certain changes [6]. - **News**: On August 15, 2025 (local time), the Trump administration in the US announced an expansion of the scope of a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including hundreds of derivative products [6]. - **Trend Intensity**: 0, indicating a neutral trend [6]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - **Fundamental Data**: For rebar contract RB2510, the closing price was 3,121 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan or 0.03%. For hot - rolled coil contract HC2510, the closing price was 3,375 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan or 0.44%. Spot prices in different regions had minor changes, and the basis and spreads also varied [9]. - **News**: On August 21, steel production, inventory, and apparent demand data showed that the production of rebar decreased by 5.8 tons, while that of hot - rolled coil increased by 9.65 tons. In July 2025, national steel production data showed a decline in crude steel and pig iron production year - on - year, and an increase in steel production year - on - year [10][11]. - **Trend Intensity**: 0 for both rebar and hot - rolled coil, indicating a neutral trend [11]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Fundamental Data**: The futures prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese showed small changes. The spot prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese decreased, and the manganese ore price also decreased slightly. The price spreads had different changes [13]. - **News**: On August 21, the prices of different grades of ferrosilicon in various regions decreased, and the prices of silicomanganese also decreased. The export and import data of silicomanganese in July 2025 were also provided [14]. - **Trend Intensity**: 0 for both ferrosilicon and silicomanganese, indicating a neutral trend [15]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Fundamental Data**: The closing price of coking coal contract JM2601 was 1147 yuan/ton, down 15.5 yuan or 1.3%. The closing price of coke contract J2601 was 1664 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan or 0.8%. The spot prices of coking coal and coke were mostly stable, and the basis and spreads changed [16]. - **News**: On August 15, 2025 (local time), the Trump administration in the US announced an expansion of the scope of a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including hundreds of derivative products [17]. - **Trend Intensity**: 0 for both coke and coking coal, indicating a neutral trend [18]. Logs - **Fundamental Data**: The prices of different log contracts showed small fluctuations. The spot prices of most log varieties in Shandong and Jiangsu markets were stable [20]. - **News**: In July, the sales prices of commercial residential buildings in 70 large and medium - sized cities decreased month - on - month, and the year - on - year decline generally narrowed [22]. - **Trend Intensity**: 0, indicating a neutral trend [22].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - For industrial silicon, the unilateral strategy is rated as neutral, while cross - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and option strategies are not recommended [3] - For polysilicon, in the short - term, a range - trading strategy is suggested, and cross - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and option strategies are not recommended [8] 2. Core Viewpoints - Industrial silicon futures prices are oscillating weakly, mainly affected by overall commodity sentiment. The current fundamentals have little change, and the spot price has declined [2][3] - Polysilicon futures prices are in wide - range oscillation, mainly influenced by anti - involution policies. In the short - term, they are expected to maintain wide - range oscillation, and it is suitable to buy on dips in the medium - to - long - term [4][8] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon Market Analysis - **Futures**: On August 20, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price oscillated weakly. The main contract 2511 opened at 8500 yuan/ton and closed at 8390 yuan/ton, a change of - 2.89% from the previous day's settlement. The position of the main contract 2511 was 279,868 lots, and the total number of warehouse receipts was 50,613 lots, a change of - 12 lots from the previous day [2] - **Spot**: Industrial silicon spot prices declined. For example, the price of East China oxygen - containing 553 silicon was 9200 - 9300 (- 150) yuan/ton, and the price of 421 silicon was 9500 - 9700 (- 150) yuan/ton [2] - **Export and Import**: In July 2025, the export volume of industrial silicon was 74,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 8% and a year - on - year increase of 37%, reaching a new monthly high since 2022. From January to July 2025, the cumulative export volume was 414,700 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 1%. The import volume in July 2025 was negligible, and the cumulative import volume from January to July was 5300 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 65% [2] - **Consumption**: The quotation of silicone DMC was 10,500 - 11,500 (0) yuan/ton. The overall industry start - up of monomer plants was at a relatively high load, and the overall output was relatively stable compared with last week, but the implicit pressure on enterprises increased. In July 2025, the export volume of China's primary - form polysiloxane was 46,400 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.64% and a year - on - year decrease of 7.01%. From January to July 2025, the cumulative export volume was 325,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.85% [3] Strategy - Unilateral: Neutral - Cross - period: None - Cross - variety: None - Spot - futures: None - Option: None [3] Polysilicon Market Analysis - **Futures**: On August 20, 2025, the main contract 2511 of polysilicon futures oscillated widely, opening at 51,700 yuan/ton and closing at 51,875 yuan/ton, a change of - 0.52% from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract reached 150,086 (137,977 in the previous trading day) lots, and the trading volume on that day was 704,931 lots [4] - **Spot**: Polysilicon spot prices remained stable. The price of N - type material was 45.00 - 49.00 (0.00) yuan/kg, and the price of n - type granular silicon was 43.00 - 46.00 (0.00) yuan/kg [4] - **Inventory and Production**: The inventory of polysilicon manufacturers and silicon wafers increased. The latest statistics showed that the polysilicon inventory was 24.20 (a month - on - month change of 3.86%), the silicon wafer inventory was 19.80GW (a month - on - month change of 3.60%), the weekly polysilicon output was 29,300.00 tons (a month - on - month change of - 0.30%), and the silicon wafer output was 12.10GW (a month - on - month change of 0.67%) [6] - **Silicon Wafer Price**: The price of domestic N - type 18Xmm silicon wafers was 1.20 (0.00) yuan/piece, the price of N - type 210mm silicon wafers was 1.54 (0.00) yuan/piece, and the price of N - type 210R silicon wafers was 1.34 (0.00) yuan/piece [6] - **Component Price**: The mainstream transaction prices of components remained stable. For example, the mainstream transaction price of PERC182mm was 0.67 - 0.74 (0.00) yuan/W [7] Strategy - Unilateral: Short - term range operation - Cross - period: None - Cross - variety: None - Spot - futures: None - Option: None [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For industrial silicon, the supply production schedule has increased and is near the historical average level, while the demand recovery is at a low level. The cost support has risen, and it is expected to oscillate in the range of 8195 - 8585 for the 2511 contract [6]. - For polysilicon, the supply production schedule will increase in the short - term and is expected to decline in the medium - term. The overall demand shows a continuous recovery trend, and the cost support has weakened. It is expected to oscillate in the range of 50370 - 53380 for the 2511 contract [9][10]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Daily Views 3.1.1 Industrial Silicon - Supply: Last week, the industrial silicon supply was 87,000 tons, a 3.57% increase compared to the previous week [6]. - Demand: Last week, the industrial silicon demand was 80,000 tons, a 2.56% increase compared to the previous week, and the demand has increased, especially in polysilicon [6]. - Inventory: The inventory is 242,000 tons, at a high level. The silicone inventory is 54,300 tons, at a low level. The aluminum alloy ingot inventory is 49,400 tons [6]. - Cost: The sample oxygen - passing 553 production in Xinjiang has a loss of 2939 yuan/ton, and the cost support has weakened during the flood season [6]. - Market indicators: The spot price in East China is 9050 yuan/ton, the basis of the 11 - contract is 660 yuan/ton, the social inventory is 545,000 tons, the sample enterprise inventory is 171,150 tons, the main port inventory is 117,000 tons, the 11 - contract futures price closes below the MA20, and the main position is net short [6][17]. 3.1.2 Polysilicon - Supply: Last week, the polysilicon output was 29,300 tons, a 0.34% decrease compared to the previous week. The production schedule for August is predicted to be 130,500 tons, a 22.76% increase compared to the previous month [8]. - Demand: Last week, the silicon wafer output was 12.1GW, a 0.66% increase compared to the previous week, and the inventory was 198,000 tons, a 3.61% increase compared to the previous week. Currently, silicon wafer production is in a loss state. The battery cell and component production also have different trends in output, inventory, and profit [9]. - Cost: The average cost of N - type polysilicon in the industry is 35,850 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 10,150 yuan/ton [9]. - Market indicators: The basis of the 11 - contract is - 4875 yuan/ton, the weekly inventory is 242,000 tons, the 11 - contract futures price closes above the MA20, and the main position is net long [9]. 3.2 Market Overview 3.2.1 Industrial Silicon - Futures prices of various contracts have declined to different extents, with the decline rate ranging from 2.56% to 3.75%. The spot prices of different types of silicon in East China have also decreased, with the decline rate between 0.49% and 1.63% [17]. - The inventory of different regions and enterprises has different trends, with some increasing and some decreasing. The production and capacity utilization rate of different regions also show different changes [17]. 3.2.2 Polysilicon - The prices of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components of different models are mostly stable. The inventory, output, and export of polysilicon - related products have different degrees of change [19]. 3.3 Other Aspects - **Price - Basis and Delivery Product Spread Trends**: Show the historical trends of the basis of industrial silicon main contracts and the spread between 421 and 553 silicon in East China [21]. - **Inventory**: Include the historical trends of industrial silicon inventory in delivery warehouses, ports, sample enterprises, and registered warehouse receipts [25]. - **Production and Capacity Utilization Rate**: Present the historical trends of industrial silicon production, capacity utilization rate, and production of different specifications [28][29][30]. - **Cost - Sample Region Trends**: Show the historical trends of cost and profit for industrial silicon production in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Xinjiang [35]. - **Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: Illustrate the weekly and monthly supply - demand balance situations of industrial silicon and polysilicon [36][39][62]. - **Downstream Trends** - **Organosilicon**: Involve the price, production, cost, profit, import - export, and inventory trends of DMC and its downstream products [42][44][48]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: Include the price, supply, inventory, production, and demand trends in the automotive and wheel hub sectors [51][54][56]. - **Polysilicon - Related**: Cover the cost, price, inventory, supply - demand balance, and trends of silicon wafers, battery cells, photovoltaic components, photovoltaic accessories, component cost - profit, and photovoltaic grid - connected power generation [59][65][68][71][74][77][78].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Aluminum: Range-bound oscillation [1] - Alumina: Moving downward [1] - Cast aluminum alloy: Following electrolytic aluminum [1] Core Viewpoints - The U.S. Department of Commerce officially announced on Tuesday that 407 types of steel and aluminum derivative products, including wind turbines, would be included in the tariff list, which is a strategic change in the regulatory method for steel and aluminum derivative products [3] - The trend strength of aluminum is 0, alumina is -1, and aluminum alloy is 0 [3] Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main SHFE aluminum contract is 20,545, down 55 from T - 1, 190 from T - 5, 150 from T - 22, and 32 from T - 66 [1] - The closing price of the main SHFE alumina contract is 3,120, down 51 from T - 1, 188 from T - 5, and 391 from T - 66 [1] - The closing price of the main aluminum alloy contract is 20,095, down 45 from T - 1 [1] Spot Market - The domestic social inventory of aluminum ingots is 586,000 tons, unchanged from T - 1, up 15,000 tons from T - 5, up 131,000 tons from T - 22, and down 63,000 tons from T - 66 [1] - The average domestic alumina price is 3,264, down 2 from T - 1, 9 from T - 5, up 78 from T - 22, and up 364 from T - 66 [1] - The theoretical profit of ADC12 is -114, down 7 from T - 1, unchanged from T - 5, up 235 from T - 22, and up 150 from T - 66 [1] Cost and Profit - The electrolytic aluminum enterprise profit and loss is 47.22, down 351.44 from T - 1, up 391.04 from T - 5, up 3,866.88 from T - 22, and down 35.08 from T - 66 [1] - The alumina enterprise profit and loss in Shanxi is 275, down 5 from T - 1, down 17 from T - 5, up 341 from T - 22, and up 50 from T - 66 [1] - The theoretical profit of ADC12 is -114, down 7 from T - 1, unchanged from T - 5, up 235 from T - 22, and up 150 from T - 66 [1]

Group 1: Report Summary - The report focuses on the polyolefin (LL&PP) futures and spot markets, providing data on prices, trading volumes, and inventories, along with market analysis and strategies [2]. Group 2: Market Rating - No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. Group 3: Core View - Polyolefin futures are running weakly. The spot market is mainly driven by supply - demand. The market heat has cooled down, and the inventory is slowly being digested. It is in a stage of stopping the decline after the previous rebound. The destocking process in summer is tortuous, but the terminal备货 demand may pick up in mid - to late August. The key is to focus on the autumn stocking market rhythm and potential cost changes [2]. Group 4: Futures Market - **Price and Change**: For LL, the previous day's closing prices for January, May, and September contracts were 7334, 7312, and 7292 respectively, with declines of - 17, - 34, and - 14 and percentage drops of - 0.23%, - 0.46%, and - 0.19%. For PP, the closing prices were 7048, 7048, and 7026, with declines of - 36, - 32, and - 32 and percentage drops of - 0.51%, - 0.45%, and - 0.45% [2]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volumes of LL for January, May, and September contracts were 210483, 3872, and 77466. The open interests were 341906, 18090, and 147845, with changes of 23091, 1252, and - 25485. For PP, the trading volumes were 198520, 7133, and 56805. The open interests were 391720, 27047, and 99443, with changes of 28363, 1051, and - 11273 [2]. - **Spread**: For LL, the current spreads of January - May, May - September, and September - January were 22, 20, and - 42, compared to previous values of 5, 40, and - 45. For PP, the current spreads were 0, 22, and - 22, compared to previous values of 4, 22, and - 26 [2]. Group 5: Spot Market - **Raw Materials**: The current prices of methanol futures, Shandong propylene, South China propane, PP recycled materials, North China powder, and mulch film were 2400 yuan/ton, 6425 yuan/ton, 562 dollars/ton, 5600 yuan/ton, 6800 yuan/ton, and 8800 yuan/ton respectively, with some price changes from the previous values [2]. - **Intermediate Products**: For LL, the current price ranges in East China, North China, and South China markets were 7250 - 7700 yuan/ton, 7200 - 7450 yuan/ton, and 7400 - 7750 yuan/ton. For PP, the ranges were 6950 - 7100 yuan/ton, 6900 - 7000 yuan/ton, and 6900 - 7100 yuan/ton, with some price changes from the previous values [2]. Group 6: News - On August 18, 2025, the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures for September 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $63.42 per barrel, up $0.62 or 0.99% from the previous day. The settlement price of Brent crude oil futures for October 2025 on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $66.60 per barrel, up $0.75 or 1.14% from the previous day [2].