Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [3][4] Core Viewpoints - The upcoming Central Economic Work Conference is expected to strengthen real estate policy expectations, enhancing the cost-performance ratio of the industrial chain. The recent pullback in the technology sector coincides with increased expectations for real estate policies, leading to a rise in the cost-performance ratio of the industrial chain. The cement sector is anticipated to benefit not only from demand-side logic but also from a reduction in overcapacity, with clinker capacity potentially decreasing to 1.6 billion tons, resulting in a capacity utilization rate of approximately 75% [4][5] - The report emphasizes the importance of low-valuation stocks and the advantages of chip structure, recommending Global New Materials International (H-share) as a key investment opportunity. The pearlescent pigment industry is highlighted for its high growth potential and low price sensitivity, making it a rare "strong consumer attribute" sector [4][5] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index (Shenwan) decreased by 5.7%, with sub-sectors such as cement, glass fiber, and renovation materials indices falling by 5.6%, 8.6%, and 4.1% respectively. Notable stock performances include Jin Yuan Co. (+13.5%) and Fujian Cement (-21.5%) [8] 2. Data Tracking 2.1 Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement nationwide is 350.8 RMB/ton, down 1.5 RMB/ton month-on-month and down 77.7 RMB/ton year-on-year. The national cement inventory ratio is 69.2%, with a shipment rate of 46.1% [15][15][15] 2.2 Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass is 1195.4 RMB/ton, down 42.1 RMB/ton month-on-month and down 387.2 RMB/ton year-on-year. The total inventory of key production enterprises in 13 provinces is 5,962 million heavy boxes, down 0.9% month-on-month and up 44.0% year-on-year [33][33] 2.3 Photovoltaic Glass - The average price for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass is 13.0 RMB/sqm, unchanged month-on-month and up 1.4 RMB/sqm year-on-year. The total number of production lines for photovoltaic glass is 406, with a daily melting capacity of 88,590 tons [38][39] 2.4 Glass Fiber - The average price of alkali-free glass fiber yarn is 4565.0 RMB/ton, unchanged month-on-month and down 20.0 RMB/ton year-on-year. The average price of electronic yarn is 9250.0 RMB/ton, unchanged month-on-month and up 250.0 RMB/ton year-on-year [44][44] 2.5 Carbon Fiber - The average price of large tow carbon fiber is 72.5 RMB/kg, unchanged month-on-month, while small tow carbon fiber is priced at 95.0 RMB/kg, unchanged month-on-month and down 2.5 RMB/kg year-on-year. The average operating rate of carbon fiber enterprises is 63.02%, unchanged month-on-month and up 11.42 percentage points year-on-year [48][48]