1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Views - For steel products, profit margins have improved, reducing the incentive for production cuts. Iron ore production has stopped declining and stabilized, with a slight increase in output. However, downstream demand is expected to weaken gradually after the festival. Currently, inventory is being depleted, but there may be inventory accumulation due to supply - demand mismatches in the future, leading to a price return to a volatile pattern [3] - For iron ore, the current fundamentals are neutral. The shipping end is slightly positive, but there is significant pressure on floating ore at sea and subsequent port - arrival pressure. On the demand side, steel mill profits have rebounded, and inventory has been continuously depleted, providing room for increased production. It is expected that iron production has bottomed out and will rebound. Inventory is high, but there is a structural shortage. Attention should be paid to policy risks. Steel mills have pre - festival inventory replenishment demand for support. Overall, the current spot market is not short of iron ore, and the fundamentals are difficult to support continuous price increases. In the short - term, prices are overbought technically, and attention should be paid to policy risks related to inventory release [22] - For coking coal and coke, the market has been affected by the "anti - monopoly" news, and the previous hype of the "anti - involution" concept has cooled down. The coking coal and coke futures have shown signs of correction. The rebound of coking coal and coke is mainly driven by the resonance of macro and industrial logic. Macro - level events have intensified concerns about the supply stability of key mineral resources, affecting multiple sectors. On the industrial side, the stabilization and rebound of downstream iron production, the strengthening of winter storage replenishment expectations, and low inventory in the spot - futures trading link support the demand side. The impact of macro sentiment on coking coal and coke prices is significantly stronger than that of industrial logic. If the macro sentiment cools down, it will be difficult to support a significant upward movement of the futures market relying solely on the improvement of demand in the black industry chain. The subsequent trend may turn into a small - range volatile pattern [32] - For ferroalloys, with the increase in production and continuous inventory accumulation, the upward momentum of price fluctuations may be suppressed, leading to a price correction. However, the downward space is limited due to cost support [48] - For soda ash, the sentiment in the commodity market has heated up, driving up low - valued varieties. Fundamentally, as the expectation of new production capacity comes into play, the expectation of oversupply in soda ash is intensifying. Recently, the cold repair of glass production lines has accelerated, further weakening the expected rigid demand for soda ash. The medium - to - long - term high - level supply expectation of soda ash remains unchanged. Photovoltaic glass has started to accumulate inventory at a low level, and the daily melting volume is relatively stable. The balance of heavy soda ash remains in surplus. In November, soda ash exports were close to 190,000 tons, remaining at a high level, which continued to alleviate domestic pressure to some extent. High inventory in the upstream and mid - stream restricts soda ash prices [62] - For glass, there are still some glass production line cold repairs to be implemented before the Spring Festival, which may affect long - term pricing and market expectations. Policy disturbances to supply cannot be ruled out. In reality, regardless of supply expectations, the high inventory in the mid - stream of glass needs to be digested, and with the terminal market entering the off - season, there is still pressure on the spot market [84] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Products - **Price Data**: On January 9, 2026, the closing price of the rebar 01 contract was 3,089 yuan/ton, down from 3,127 yuan/ton on January 8; the closing price of the hot - rolled coil 01 contract was 3,255 yuan/ton, down from 3,300 yuan/ton on January 8. The rebar and hot - rolled coil spot prices also showed slight declines in some regions [4][9] - **Spread Data**: The rebar 01 - 05 monthly spread was - 55 yuan/ton on January 9, compared to - 41 yuan/ton on January 8; the hot - rolled coil 01 - 05 monthly spread was - 39 yuan/ton on January 9, compared to - 17 yuan/ton on January 8. The rebar - hot - rolled coil spread also showed some changes [4][16] Iron Ore - **Price Data**: On January 9, 2026, the closing price of the 01 contract was 852 yuan/ton, down 6 yuan from the previous day; the closing price of the 05 contract was 814.5 yuan/ton, up 1.5 yuan from the previous day. The basis also showed corresponding changes [23] - **Fundamental Data**: The average daily iron production on January 9 was 229.5 tons, up 2.07 tons from the previous week; the 45 - port inventory was 16,275,260 tons, up 304,370 tons from the previous week [26] Coking Coal and Coke - **Futures Spread Data**: On January 9, 2026, the coking coal 09 - 01 spread was 83 yuan/ton, down 27.5 yuan from the previous day; the coke 09 - 01 spread was 328 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan from the previous day [35] - **Spot Price Data**: The ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur primary coking coal remained at 1,500 yuan/ton; the self - pick - up price of Mongolian 5 raw coal at the 288 port was 1,034 yuan/ton, up 74 yuan from the previous week [36] Ferroalloys - **Silicon Iron**: On January 9, 2026, the silicon iron basis in Ningxia was 38 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan from the previous day; the silicon iron spot price in Ningxia was 5,420 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan from the previous day [49] - **Silicon Manganese**: The silicon manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 146 yuan/ton on January 9, down 62 yuan from the previous day; the silicon manganese spot price in Inner Mongolia was 5,700 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan from the previous day [50] Soda Ash - **Price Data**: On January 9, 2026, the closing price of the soda ash 05 contract was 1,228 yuan/ton, down 11 yuan from the previous day; the closing price of the 09 contract was 1,295 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan from the previous day [63] - **Inventory and Market Data**: The overall inventory of the upstream and mid - stream remains high, restricting price increases. In November, exports were close to 190,000 tons, alleviating domestic pressure to some extent [62] Glass - **Price Data**: On January 9, 2026, the closing price of the glass 05 contract was 1,144 yuan/ton, down 19 yuan from the previous day; the closing price of the 09 contract was 1,238 yuan/ton, down 11 yuan from the previous day [85] - **Sales and Production Data**: The sales - to - production ratio in different regions showed certain fluctuations. For example, the sales - to - production ratio in Shahe on January 4 was 137, compared to 130 on January 3 [86]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced the cancellation of VAT export tax rebates for photovoltaic products starting April 1, 2026, and for battery products starting January 1, 2027 [1][2] - From April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, the VAT export rebate rate for battery products will be reduced from 9% to 6% [2] Group 2 - The "anti-involution" trend in the photovoltaic industry has led to a recovery in industry valuations, with upstream prices returning to reasonable levels and mid-to-downstream prices showing an upward trend [4] - Investment opportunities are identified in three areas: price elasticity opportunities, new technology advancements, and the commercialization of perovskite solar cells [4] - The space photovoltaic sector is gaining attention, with plans for deploying solar energy satellites, which could significantly enhance energy supply for space applications [4][5] - The potential market size for space photovoltaics is estimated at approximately 80 billion yuan, driven by the demand for energy in satellite communication and emerging applications [6]

Inflation Data Summary - December 2025 CPI year-on-year increased to 0.8%, matching expectations and up from 0.7% in the previous month[1] - Month-on-month CPI rose by 0.2%, a significant improvement from -0.1% in the prior month, marking the largest increase for December since 2021[1] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, remained stable at 1.2% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2%[1] Core CPI Analysis - Core CPI has shown resilience, supported mainly by industrial consumer goods, maintaining a 1.2% increase for four consecutive months[2] - Prices of industrial consumer goods rose by 0.6%, contributing approximately 0.16 percentage points to the CPI increase[2] - Notable contributors include household appliances (1.4% increase), other goods and services (2.8% increase), and communication tools (3.0% increase) in December[2] Food Price Trends - Food prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month, contributing about 0.05 percentage points to the CPI, slightly above the 2021-2024 average of 0.1%[3] - Fresh vegetables and fruits saw significant increases of 0.8% and 2.6%, respectively, while pork prices continued to decline by 1.2%[3] - As of January 8, 2026, pork wholesale prices have risen by 1.9% compared to December 2025, indicating potential stabilization[3] Housing and Energy Impact - Housing prices decreased by 0.1% month-on-month, negatively impacting CPI due to its high weight of approximately 22%[4] - Fuel prices for transportation fell by 1.1%, contributing to a 0.04 percentage point decrease in CPI[4] PPI Insights - December PPI increased by 0.2% month-on-month, indicating a recovery in industrial prices after a low period[4] - The mining sector saw a 0.8% increase, while raw materials rose by 0.6%, marking a 19-month high[5] - The overall PPI remains under pressure from declining oil prices, with the oil and gas extraction sector experiencing a 1.3% drop[6] Market Implications - Current inflation levels are moderate, suggesting no immediate constraints on "loose monetary policy" but limiting the downward space for long-term interest rates[8] - Industrial price recovery is a positive signal for improving profit expectations, although a broad-based price increase has not yet materialized[8] Risk Factors - Potential unexpected adjustments in monetary policy could arise from economic slowdowns or changes in overseas monetary policies[9] - Liquidity may also experience unexpected changes if domestic economic data continues to exceed expectations[9]

Report Information - **Report Title**: Energy and Chemical Weekly - **Date**: January 9, 2026 - **Research Team**: Energy and Chemical Research Team of Jianxin Futures Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views - The oil market is affected by geopolitical events such as the US takeover of Venezuela's oil industry and the turmoil in Iran. Crude oil supply has an increasing expectation, and the market faces a large inventory accumulation pressure in Q1 2026. Oil prices still have a risk of decline [7][10]. - The asphalt market has relatively balanced supply and demand, and the raw material end has certain support. It is expected that asphalt prices may run strongly. It is recommended to consider going long on asphalt and short on crude oil [30][31]. - The polyester market is in a demand - off season. PTA is expected to transition from de - stocking to inventory accumulation, and its price may decline slightly. Ethylene glycol is expected to maintain a concentrated inventory accumulation before and after the Spring Festival, and its price may have a small - scale callback [57][58]. - The price of polyester staple fiber is expected to decline due to weakening cost and poor supply - demand structure [66]. - The polyolefin market is expected to rise first and then fall under the drive of supply recovery and demand entering the off - season inventory digestion cycle [84]. - The polysilicon market has an upward price but no improvement in fundamentals. The downstream is in a cycle of production reduction, and the terminal demand is in an off - season [118]. - The industrial silicon market has a neutral performance. The supply is at a seasonal low, the demand is weak, and the inventory is high. The futures price is expected to fluctuate within a range [138]. - The pulp market has limited fundamental changes and is expected to operate in a volatile adjustment [154]. Summary by Directory Crude Oil 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - WTI crude oil closed at $58.28/barrel, up 1.66%; Brent crude oil closed at $62.79/barrel, up 3.27%; SC crude oil closed at 432.7 yuan/barrel, up 0.12%. The US takeover of Venezuela's oil industry and the turmoil in Iran have affected the oil price. The market faces inventory accumulation pressure in Q1 2026, and oil prices have a risk of decline [7]. 2. Fundamental Changes - The US takeover of Venezuela's oil industry and the turmoil in Iran have affected the supply and demand of the oil market. The US crude oil inventory decreased, but the refined oil inventory increased. The inventory accumulation speed in Q1 2026 slowed down slightly [10]. Asphalt 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - The BU2603 contract closed at 3171 yuan/ton, down 4.45%. The spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China all increased. The supply of asphalt may decrease, and the demand is divided between the north and the south. It is recommended to go long on asphalt and short on crude oil [30][31]. 2. Fundamental Changes - The cost is affected by the oil market. The domestic asphalt device maintenance loss increased, and the average operating load rate decreased. The production profit increased. The demand is divided between the north and the south, and the inventory increased [33][34][35]. Polyester 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - The cost support for PTA is weakening, and the demand is decreasing. It is expected to transition from de - stocking to inventory accumulation, and the price may decline slightly. Ethylene glycol is expected to maintain inventory accumulation, and the price may have a small - scale callback [57][58]. 2. Main Driving Forces - The downstream consumption demand is decreasing. The supply of PTA is expected to decrease, and the price may decline. The ethylene glycol industry's operating load rate decreased, the inventory increased, and the profit increased slightly [59][60][62]. Polyester Staple Fiber 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - The price of polyester staple fiber in the East China market declined last week. This week, the cost support is weak, the supply is loose, and the demand is in an off - season. It is expected that the price will decline [66]. 2. Main Driving Forces - The downstream consumption demand is weakening. The operating load rate of the polyester staple fiber industry is stable, and the supply is loose. The cost and supply - demand factors drag down the price [67][68]. Polyolefin 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - The futures and spot prices of polyolefin increased last week. The supply pressure of polypropylene decreased, and the supply pressure of plastics increased slightly. The demand is in an off - season, and it is expected to rise first and then fall [76][84]. 2. Fundamental Changes - Polypropylene has more temporary maintenance, and the production decreases. The production of polyethylene increases slightly. The production profit of different raw materials has different changes. The inventory of two - oil companies decreased, and the downstream operating rate is divided [85][90][99]. Polysilicon 1. Market Review and Outlook - The price of polysilicon increased, but the fundamentals have no improvement expectation. The downstream is in a cycle of production reduction, and the terminal demand is in an off - season [118]. 2. Overview of the Photovoltaic Industry's Fundamentals - The market supervision department has taken regulatory measures. The prices of the photovoltaic industry chain are running strongly, but the supply exceeds demand, and the inventory removal resistance is large [119][121]. Industrial Silicon 1. Futures Review and Outlook - The price of industrial silicon futures declined, and the trading volume and open interest increased. The supply is at a seasonal low, the demand is weak, and the inventory is high. The futures price is expected to fluctuate within a range [138]. 2. Overview of the Industrial Silicon's Fundamentals - The prices of the industrial silicon industry chain are running strongly. The production of industrial silicon is at a seasonal low, the demand is weak, the export is stable, and the inventory is slowly accumulating [139][140][141]. Pulp 1. Pulp Market Review and Outlook - The price of pulp futures declined slightly. The spot prices of imported pulp mostly increased. The fundamentals of pulp changed little, and it is expected to operate in a volatile adjustment [153][154]. 2. Fundamental Changes - The pulp shipment volume of major producing countries decreased in November. China's pulp import volume increased in November. The global pulp inventory days increased, and the domestic and European port inventories decreased. The downstream market is stable [155][161][168].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has announced significant changes to the export tax rebate policy for the photovoltaic industry, which will impact the financial dynamics of the sector starting in 2026 [1][2]. Policy Changes - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced that from April 1, 2026, the value-added tax (VAT) export rebate for photovoltaic products will be canceled [2]. - From April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, the VAT export rebate rate for battery products will be reduced from 9% to 6%, and from January 1, 2027, the rebate will be completely canceled [2]. Industry Trends - The "anti-involution" movement in the photovoltaic industry has led to a recovery in pricing, particularly in the upstream sector, with expectations for price increases in the mid and downstream segments [4]. - Investment opportunities are identified in three main areas: price elasticity as inventory is digested, new technologies that enhance efficiency, and the commercialization of perovskite solar cells [5]. Emerging Technologies - The potential for space photovoltaic systems is gaining attention, with plans for deploying solar energy satellites that could generate 100 GW annually [5]. - The space photovoltaic market could reach approximately 800 billion yuan if 4,000 satellites are launched, each with an average solar wing area of 100 square meters [6]. - Current leading technologies for space applications include gallium arsenide multi-junction batteries, while P-type HJT and next-generation perovskite/silicon tandem batteries are expected to dominate the market due to their efficiency and adaptability [6].

Inflation Overview - In December 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.8% year-on-year, up from 0.7% in November, marking the highest level since March 2023[1] - Month-on-month, the CPI shifted from -0.1% in November to +0.2% in December, indicating a return to positive growth[1] - Core CPI remained stable at 1.2% year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month, reflecting persistent domestic demand recovery[1] Price Drivers - Food prices increased by 1.1% year-on-year in December, with a significant contribution of 0.31% to the CPI, up from 0.06% in November[1] - Fresh vegetable prices surged by 18.2% year-on-year, while fresh fruit prices rose by 4.4%, driven by adverse weather and pre-holiday stocking demands[1] - Pork prices decreased by 14.6% year-on-year, continuing to exert downward pressure on the CPI by approximately 0.20%[1] Producer Price Index (PPI) Insights - The PPI fell by 1.9% year-on-year in December, a smaller decline compared to -2.2% in November, indicating easing industrial deflationary pressures[1] - Month-on-month, the PPI increased by 0.2%, marking the third consecutive month of positive growth[1] - Prices for production materials decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with upstream mining prices down by 4.7%[1] Market Outlook - The upcoming Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026, may create a "Spring Festival misalignment" effect, potentially leading to a decline in January CPI due to the absence of holiday-related price increases[2] - The PPI recovery is expected to rely on sustained domestic demand and deepening supply-side reforms, with infrastructure investments anticipated to boost demand for construction materials[2] - Risks include intensified US-China trade tensions and potential underperformance of China's economic recovery[2]

Price Data Overview - In December 2025, the CPI increased by 0.8% year-on-year, up from 0.7% in the previous month, aligning with market expectations[2] - The core CPI remained stable at 1.2% year-on-year for three consecutive months[4] - The PPI decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, an improvement from the previous month's decline of 2.2%, while it increased by 0.2% month-on-month[2] CPI Analysis - The rise in CPI is primarily driven by a low base effect and an increase in food prices at year-end, with food prices rising by 1.1% year-on-year in December[4] - Non-food prices remained stable at a year-on-year increase of 0.8%[4] - December food prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month, compared to a decrease of 0.6% in the same month last year[4] PPI Insights - The month-on-month PPI increase of 0.2% in December is attributed to rising international prices of non-ferrous metals and the ongoing effects of domestic "anti-involution" policies[6][7] - Prices in the non-ferrous metal mining and smelting sectors rose by 3.7% and 2.8% month-on-month, respectively[7] - The coal mining sector saw a month-on-month price increase of 1.3%, marking five consecutive months of growth[7] Future Outlook - For 2026, the domestic price environment is expected to continue improving, with the CPI likely to stabilize around 0.7%[9] - The ongoing price increases in upstream materials, such as non-ferrous metals and storage chips, may lead to downstream price adjustments in consumer goods[9] - The "anti-involution" policies are anticipated to further support price recovery in upstream and midstream sectors throughout the year[9]

Group 1: CPI and PPI Trends - In December 2025, China's CPI increased from 0.7% to 0.8% month-on-month, while PPI rose from -2.2% to -1.9% year-on-year[2] - The CPI reached a new high since February 2023, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, consistent with the seasonal average of the past three years[2] - Among eight categories, only transportation and communication, and other goods and services showed significant month-on-month increases, at 0.0% and 2.8% respectively[2] Group 2: Factors Influencing CPI - The rise in transportation costs is attributed to constraints on price reductions in the automotive industry due to anti-involution measures[2] - Subsidies for "old-for-new" vehicle exchanges and corporate subsidies may have led to an overestimation of transportation costs in the CPI[2] - The decline in oil prices has narrowed, with transportation fuel costs showing a month-on-month decrease of -1.1%, compared to a three-year average of -3.6%[2] Group 3: Other Notable Increases - The category of other goods and services saw a month-on-month increase of 2.8%, significantly higher than the three-year average of 0.2%[2] - The year-on-year increase for this category was 17.4%, driven primarily by rising prices of precious metals[2] - The household appliances category experienced a year-on-year increase of 5.9%, indicating a discrepancy between consumer perception and actual price data due to subsidies[2] Group 4: PPI Insights and Future Outlook - The transmission of upstream price increases to downstream consumer goods remains weak, with downstream living goods showing zero month-on-month change for several months[2] - The coal mining and washing industry reported a year-on-year decline of -15.7%, the only major industrial sector with a double-digit drop[2] - Looking ahead, CPI is expected to decline significantly in January 2026 due to the Spring Festival effect, but may return to above 1% thereafter[2]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Hot Roll: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Iron Ore: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Coke: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but poor operability on the trading floor [1] - Coking Coal: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but poor operability on the trading floor [1] - Silicon Manganese: ★★☆, indicating a clear upward trend and the market is fermenting [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★★☆, indicating a clear upward trend and the market is fermenting [1] Core Viewpoints - The steel market is in a state of weak domestic demand and high exports. The market sentiment has cooled, and the price is mainly in a range - bound oscillation [2] - The iron ore market has a relatively loose supply - demand relationship. The port inventory has increased significantly, and there is a risk of intensified high - level fluctuations [3] - The coking market's fifth - round price cut is on hold. The price is likely to be in a relatively strong oscillation, and attention should be paid to the downstream procurement volume next week [4] - The coking coal market has an abundant supply of carbon elements. The price is likely to be in a relatively strong oscillation, and the market has certain expectations for coal - related policies [6] - The silicon manganese market has a structural problem in port inventory. It is recommended to buy on dips [7] - The ferrosilicon market is affected by policies. The demand is still resilient, and it is recommended to buy on dips [8] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - The thread's apparent demand continues to decline, production slightly rebounds, and inventory begins to accumulate. The hot - roll demand declines, production slightly rebounds, and inventory is slowly depleted with pressure to be relieved [2] - Steel mill profits are marginally repaired, blast furnaces are gradually restarted, and hot - metal production rebounds in the short term, but its sustainability is to be observed [2] - Real estate investment decline continues to expand, infrastructure and manufacturing investment growth rates continue to fall, domestic demand is weak, and steel exports remain high [2] - The market's optimistic sentiment cools, the trading floor is under pressure to fall back, and it is mainly in a range - bound oscillation in the short term [2] Iron Ore - On the supply side, global shipments decline seasonally, domestic arrivals remain high, port inventory rises significantly this week, and the number of stranded ships increases [3] - On the demand side, terminal demand is weak in the off - season, steel mill profitability declines, hot - metal production increases but there is no obvious restart in the short term [3] - Steel mill imported ore inventory continues to increase but is still at a low level, and there is still a certain expectation of winter storage replenishment [3] - The commodity market sentiment is volatile, and the iron ore's own fundamentals are relatively loose, so it is necessary to be vigilant against the risk of intensified high - level fluctuations [3] Coke - The price fluctuates mainly during the day. The fifth - round price cut is on hold, coking profits are average, and daily production slightly increases [4] - Coke inventory hardly changes, and attention should be paid to whether the downstream procurement volume increases next week [4] - The supply of carbon elements is abundant, downstream hot - metal production is likely to bottom out and rebound, and the demand for raw materials remains at an off - season level. Steel mills still have a strong sentiment of pressing prices on raw materials [4] - The coke trading floor has a premium, and the price is likely to be in a relatively strong oscillation [4] Coking Coal - The price fluctuates mainly during the day. Yesterday, the Mongolian coal customs clearance volume was 1,291 vehicles [6] - Coking coal mine production slightly decreases, and the mine restart situation is good after the New Year's Day [6] - Spot auction transactions are okay, the transaction price rises slightly driven by the trading floor price increase, and terminal inventory slightly increases [6] - Total coking coal inventory increases significantly, and production - end inventory rises significantly [6] - The supply of carbon elements is abundant, downstream hot - metal production is likely to bottom out and rebound, and the demand for raw materials remains at an off - season level. Steel mills still have a strong sentiment of pressing prices on raw materials [6] - The coking coal trading floor has a premium over Mongolian coal, and the price is likely to be in a relatively strong oscillation [6] Silicon Manganese - The price rebounds after hitting the bottom during the day. Driven by the trading floor rebound, the manganese ore spot price rises [7] - There is a structural problem in the current manganese ore port inventory, and the balance is relatively fragile [7] - Silicon manganese smelters pursue the most cost - effective option and change the manganese ore blending formula. If the reduction of oxidized ore is large, the demand for cheaper semi - carbonate ore is likely to increase [7] - Last week, the manganese ore spot transaction price rose. On the demand side, hot - metal production decreases seasonally, silicon manganese weekly production slightly decreases, and silicon manganese inventory slightly decreases [7] - It is recommended to buy on dips and pay attention to the impact of "anti - involution" [7] Ferrosilicon - The price rebounds after hitting the bottom during the day. Affected by relevant policy documents, the price is relatively strong [8] - The market's expectation of coal supply guarantee increases, and there is a certain expectation of a decline in power costs and blue - charcoal prices [8] - On the demand side, hot - metal production rebounds to a high - level range, export demand drops to above 20,000 tons, and the marginal impact is not significant [8] - Metal magnesium production increases month - on - month, secondary demand increases marginally, and overall demand is still resilient [8] - Ferrosilicon supply drops significantly, inventory slightly decreases, and attention should be paid to the impact of "anti - involution" [8] - It is recommended to buy on dips [8]

Report Information - Report Title: 2025 December Price Data Review [2] - Date: January 9, 2026 [1] - Research Team: Fixed Income Research Team [2] - Analysts: Chen Xi, Wang Shuaizhong [3] Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The market consensus is to "end deflation" rather than "enter inflation," expecting PPI to reach 0% in H2 2026 and -0.6% for the whole year, but the report predicts prices will enter a "positive growth rate" [4]. - The report believes that factors such as anti - involution, policy lag, overseas fiscal expansion, and "dual - carbon" initiatives will drive prices up, and if PPI环比 can maintain 0.15 - 0.2%, price year - on - year increase to 2% is just a matter of time [5][6][7]. - The upward trend of prices will confirm the start of the economic cycle, and price recovery will form the fundamental basis for the upward movement of bond yields in 2026, with the 10 - year Treasury bond expected to fluctuate between 2 - 3% and the central value around 2.5% [7]. Summary by Related Catalogs Event - In December 2025, the PPI环比 was +0.2% and positive for three consecutive months, the first time since 2022 [3]. Market Expectation vs. Report Prediction - Market expectation: PPI year - on - year negative growth rate will converge in H1 2026, and then rise to around 0% in H2, with an annual PPI year - on - year of -0.6%, essentially expecting prices to level off [4]. - Report prediction: Prices will enter a positive growth rate, with the following logics [4][5][6]: - Anti - involution restricts price decline, and the market starts to raise prices in some categories. - The price inflection point lags behind the policy inflection point. In this weak recovery, the price inflection point lagged by 1 year, and prices started to stop falling and recover in September 2025. - Overseas fiscal expansion leads to currency depreciation and rising prices of physical assets. - "Dual - carbon" initiatives may lead to a new round of "capacity reduction." Impact on the Market - In 2025, the stagnation of "non - technology" sectors was due to the market's expectation of flat prices. As prices rise, the upward movement of the economic cycle may be confirmed [7]. - Price recovery will form the fundamental basis for the upward movement of bond yields in 2026. If PPI环比 can maintain 0.15 - 0.2%, the "potential inflation of 2.0%" will form the lower limit of the 10 - year Treasury bond, with the 10 - year Treasury bond expected to fluctuate between 2 - 3% and the central value around 2.5% [7]. Data Summary - **CPI Data in December 2025**: CPI环比 rose 0.2%, and CPI year - on - year rose 0.8%. Core CPI环比 rose 0.2%, and core CPI year - on - year rose 1.2%. Urban CPI year - on - year rose 0.9%, and rural CPI year - on - year rose 0.6% [9][18][31]. - **PPI Data in December 2025**: PPI环比 rose 0.2%, and PPI year - on - year fell 1.9%. Production materials PPI year - on - year fell 2.1%, and living materials PPI year - on - year fell 1.3% [11][23][31]. - **Industrial Producer Purchase Price Data in December 2025**: The price环比 rose 0.4%, and the price year - on - year fell 2.1% [28][31]. - **Industry Price Data in December 2025**: For example, the price decline of the coal mining and washing industry narrowed by 2.9 pct year - on - year compared with November; the price of the non - ferrous metal mining and dressing industry rose 24.0% year - on - year [33].