Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints of the Report - PX has a weak unilateral trend, with the main contract shifting positions and a reverse spread in the monthly spread. The short - term PXN has support, and it is necessary to pay attention to the repair of terminal orders starting from late August [8]. - PTA has a weak unilateral trend. Hold the mid - term strategy of going long on MEG and short on PTA. Under low processing fees, pay attention to unplanned production cuts and conduct a positive spread in the 9 - 1 monthly spread. PTA has reduced supply and increased demand, but the high inventory of grey fabrics makes it difficult to form an effective positive feedback [8]. - MEG has a weakly oscillating unilateral trend. Hold the mid - term strategy of going long on MEG and short on PTA. Maintain the 9 - 1 positive spread operation in the range of - 50 to 0 and pay attention to the 1 - 5 reverse spread [9]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Dynamics - **PX**: On the 13th, the PX price fell. An Asian spot in September was traded at $831. The PX price lost support due to the decline in crude oil futures. The supply recovery and weak downstream demand depressed the market sentiment, but some participants thought the market was relatively tight [5]. - **PTA**: The spot price dropped to 4,695 yuan/ton, with a mainstream basis of 09 - 13 [6]. - **MEG**: A 400,000 - ton/year synthetic gas - based ethylene glycol plant in Shaanxi reduced its load to replace the catalyst, and a 800,000 - ton/year plant in Zhejiang restarted [6]. - **Polyester**: On the 13th, the sales of direct - spun polyester staple fiber were average, with an average sales - to - production ratio of 48%. The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak, with an average sales - to - production ratio of just over 40% [7]. Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of PX, PTA, and MEG is - 1, indicating a weak trend [8]. Viewpoints and Suggestions - **PX**: Weak unilateral trend, main contract position shift, monthly spread reverse spread. PXN has short - term support, and pay attention to terminal orders from late August [8]. - **PTA**: Weak unilateral trend, hold the mid - term strategy of long MEG and short PTA. Pay attention to unplanned production cuts and 9 - 1 monthly spread positive spread. PTA has reduced supply and increased demand, but the high grey fabric inventory affects the positive feedback [8]. - **MEG**: Weakly oscillating unilateral trend, hold the mid - term strategy of long MEG and short PTA. Maintain the 9 - 1 positive spread operation in the - 50 to 0 range and pay attention to the 1 - 5 reverse spread. This week, the supply and demand of ethylene glycol both increased, but the terminal demand is weak [9].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: Oscillating repeatedly [2] - Rebar: Wide - range oscillation [2] - Hot - rolled coil: Wide - range oscillation [2] - Ferrosilicon: Wide - range oscillation [2] - Silicomanganese: Wide - range oscillation [2] - Coke: Strong - biased oscillation [2] - Coking coal: Strong - biased oscillation [2] - Logs: Oscillating repeatedly [2] Core Views - The report provides investment ratings and trend intensities for various black - series commodities, along with their fundamental data and macro - industry news, helping investors understand the market situation of these commodities [2][5][8] Summaries by Commodity Iron Ore - **Fundamental Data**: Yesterday's futures closing price was 790.0 yuan/ton, down 3.0 yuan/ton (-0.38%); yesterday's position was 308,077 hands, down 27,288 hands. Imported and domestic ore prices mostly declined slightly. The basis and spreads also showed certain changes [5] - **Macro & Industry News**: In July, the national consumer price was flat year - on - year [5] - **Trend Intensity**: - 1 [5] Rebar and Hot - rolled Coil - **Fundamental Data**: For RB2510, the closing price was 3,213 yuan/ton, down 23 yuan/ton (-0.71%); for HC2510, it was 3,428 yuan/ton, down 19 yuan/ton (-0.55%). Spot prices in different regions showed different degrees of decline or stability. There were also changes in basis and spreads [8] - **Macro & Industry News**: In late July, the average daily output of key steel enterprises' crude steel decreased by 7.4% month - on - month, pig iron by 4.5%, and steel increased by 0.5%. On August 7, steel production, inventory, and apparent demand data showed different trends [9][10] - **Trend Intensity**: 0 for both rebar and hot - rolled coil [10] Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Fundamental Data**: Futures prices of different contracts of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese declined. Spot prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese in Inner Mongolia also decreased. There were changes in basis, near - far month spreads, and cross - variety spreads [12] - **Macro & Industry News**: There were price quotes for ferrosilicon and silicomanganese in different regions; a manganese mine enterprise signed a long - term contract; manganese ore inventory in ports changed [13][14] - **Trend Intensity**: 0 for both ferrosilicon and silicomanganese [14] Coke and Coking Coal - **Fundamental Data**: Futures prices of JM2509 and J2509 declined. Spot prices of coking coal and coke showed different trends, and there were changes in basis and spreads [15] - **Macro & Industry News**: In July, the national consumer price was flat year - on - year [16] - **Trend Intensity**: 0 for both coke and coking coal [17] Logs - **Fundamental Data**: Closing prices, trading volumes, and positions of different contracts showed different changes. Spot prices of different types of logs in different regions also had different trends [19] - **Macro & Industry News**: In July, the national consumer price was flat year - on - year [21] - **Trend Intensity**: 0 [21]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter sales reached EUR 3.1 billion, down 7% year-on-year but up 6% sequentially, mainly due to increased North American OCTG prices and stable volumes [4] - EBITDA for the quarter was up 5% sequentially to USD 733 million, with an EBITDA margin close to 24% [4] - Operating cash flow was USD 673 million, with capital expenditure of USD 135 million, resulting in free cash flow of USD 538 million [5] - Net cash position amounted to EUR 3.7 billion at the end of the quarter after dividend payments and share buybacks [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average selling prices in the Tubes operating segment decreased by 2% year-on-year but increased by 6% sequentially [4] - The company expects lower sales in the third quarter due to reduced invoicing in fracking operations and lower shipments of line pipe [16][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Section 232 tariff on steel products increased from 25% to 50%, creating market uncertainty and affecting pricing dynamics [7] - The company anticipates that the current broad-based tariff approach will eventually shift to a more specific product-based approach [7] - The company noted that imports are expected to decrease as excess inventories are drawn down [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a strong U.S. domestic production base and enhancing its Rig Direct service to differentiate itself in the market [8] - The company is building local service bases in the Guyana Suriname Basin to support operations for major clients [11] - The acquisition of Shawcor is expected to enhance the company's ability to serve clients with a competitive offer and short lead times [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's solid industrial and commercial position despite a slowdown in drilling activity in some regions [6] - The outlook for the third quarter includes expectations of lower sales and invoicing due to various factors, including maintenance activities [20] - Management indicated that while the rig count in North America may not see a strong reduction, pricing dynamics will be influenced by tariff impacts [18] Other Important Information - The company has received significant project awards, including for the supply of casing and tubing for major projects in Brazil, Alaska, Nigeria, Angola, and the Mediterranean [9][11] - The company is optimistic about the development of the Vaca Muerta shale play in Argentina, despite current challenges [12][41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for 2025 considering tariff impacts and activity levels - Management noted that visibility for the third quarter is clearer, but the fourth quarter remains uncertain due to tariff negotiations and market dynamics [16][20] Question: Margins outlook for Q3 and Q4 - Management expects margins to be slightly below the current quarter but within the range of 20% to 25% [38] Question: Sales outlook in Argentina - Management indicated that the situation in Argentina is affected by reduced rig counts and cautious investment approaches [41] Question: Impact of imports on market share - Management stated that imports represent a significant share of demand in the U.S., and the tariff will impact pricing and market dynamics [49] Question: Potential for bringing forward share buybacks - Management confirmed that the second tranche of share buybacks will be considered in the upcoming Board meeting [51] Question: Sensitivity of revenues generated in Mexico - Management provided insights into the number of rigs operated by Pemex and the potential for increased shipments in the future [100] Question: Expectations for the Middle East market - Management noted that while Saudi Arabia has seen reduced activity, other regions in the Middle East are maintaining stable drilling levels [71] Question: Exposure to gas markets in the U.S. - Management highlighted the company's growing activity in gas markets, particularly in Haynesville and Appalachia [86] Question: Inventory levels and pricing dynamics - Management discussed the impact of increased imports on inventory levels and pricing pressures in the U.S. market [92]

2025 年 07 月 23 日 对二甲苯：供需仍偏紧，滚动正套 PTA：聚酯产销放量，原料趋势偏强 MEG：单边趋势偏强，月差反套 贺晓勤 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0017709 hexiaoqin@gtht.com PX：尾盘石脑油价格继续走弱，8 月 MOPJ 目前估价在 569 美元/吨 CFR。今天 PX 价格偏强维持，尾 盘实货 9 月在 843/848 商谈，10 月在 834/841 商谈，9/10 换月在平水有买盘，均无成交。今日 PX 估价在 843 美元/吨，较昨日上涨 1 美元。 据市场参与者称，7 月 22 日亚洲 PX 现货市场的交易活动清淡，卖家和买家基本上保持观望。 关于中国推动逐步淘汰老化石化产能的讨论打压了市场情绪，市场参与者正在评估 PX 供应的潜在减 少是否会被下游需求下降所抵消，甚至超过。 "如果淘汰老化的 PTA 和聚酯工厂，[对 PX] 的需求可能会减少，"一位中国生产商说，并指出这可能意 味着对 PX 的需求降低。 国 泰 君 安 期 货 研 究 所 请务必阅读正文之后的免责条款部分 1 | 期货 | PX 主力 | PTA 主力 | MEG 主力 | PF 主力 ...

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Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The steel market is gradually shifting from strong reality to weak reality, and the weak expectation may not have changed substantially. The price of steel has broken through the recent trading range downward and is expected to continue the downward trend. For iron ore, with the end of the downstream consumption peak and steel mill production restrictions, the iron ore price may break through downward under the influence of the falling steel price [2][4] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Thread and Hot Roll - **Market Situation**: Policy-side benefits have basically been realized, and the easing of Sino-US trade tensions is also reflected in the price. The real estate market in core cities has stabilized, while that in lower-tier cities is still bottoming out. The new construction area has dropped significantly, and the completed and under-construction areas still show large year-on-year declines. The output has decreased, factory and social inventories have continued to decline, and the apparent demand has slightly increased month-on-month. However, the peak season of demand has passed, and demand will weaken further with the arrival of the rainy season and high temperatures. The rumor of production restrictions has limited impact on the market, and steel enterprises are less motivated to cut production actively [2] - **Operation Suggestion**: Hold short positions [2] - **Related Data**: Include various data such as spot and futures prices, basis and spreads, steel billet and scrap prices, steel mill production and profitability, output, inventory, spot market transactions, and futures warehouse receipts [2] 2. Iron Ore - **Market Situation**: The profitability of steel mills is acceptable, but the iron ore output is expected to decline further. The global iron ore shipment is at a relatively high level and rising seasonally. The port inventory decline has slowed down, and the proportion of trade ore inventory is relatively high, which exerts obvious pressure on the futures price [4] - **Operation Suggestion**: Hold short positions lightly [4] - **Related Data**: Include various data such as spot and futures prices, basis and futures month-to-month spreads, variety spreads, overseas shipments, shipping costs and exchange rates, iron ore arrivals and port clearance volumes, and inventory [4] 3. Industry News - As of May 29, 7 steel mills in Shandong have initially confirmed their annual production targets, with a total output of 55.33 million tons, a decrease of about 3.5 million tons compared to the same period last year. The planned crude steel output of each steel mill in 2025 has decreased to varying degrees, with a decline of about 4% - 10% [6] - As of the week of May 29, the output and factory inventory of rebar have decreased, social inventory has decreased for the twelfth consecutive week, and apparent demand has increased. Specifically, rebar output was 2.2551 million tons, a decrease of 59,700 tons or 2.58% from the previous week; factory inventory was 1.8646 million tons, a decrease of 13,000 tons or 0.69% from the previous week; social inventory was 3.9459 million tons, a decrease of 218,700 tons or 5.25% from the previous week; apparent demand was 2.4868 million tons, an increase of 15,500 tons or 0.63% from the previous week [6] - The average national profit per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants was -39 yuan/ton. The average profit of Shanxi quasi-primary coke was -18 yuan/ton, Shandong quasi-primary coke was 13 yuan/ton, Inner Mongolia secondary coke was -87 yuan/ton, and Hebei quasi-primary coke was 22 yuan/ton [6] - As of the week of May 29, the total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises was 67.662 million weight boxes, a week-on-week decrease of 107,000 weight boxes or 0.16%, but still a year-on-year increase of 14.06%. The inventory days were 30.4 days, a decrease of 0.2 days from the previous period. The total inventory level of domestic soda ash manufacturers was 1.6243 million tons, a decrease of 52,500 tons or 3.13% from the previous week, and an increase of 22,000 tons or 1.37% from Monday. The short-term inventory reduction of soda ash plants was relatively slow, and the total inventory was at a relatively high level in the same period of history [7]