Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The core contradictions affecting the trends of glass and soda ash include supply contraction expectations and the current weak balance state of glass and high - production and high - inventory situation of soda ash. The trading logic lies in expectations that are difficult to be falsified in the short term [1]. - In the short term, glass is prone to rise and difficult to fall, and soda ash follows. The情绪 for glass has not fully released [6]. - The demand for glass is currently weak with high inventories in the upper and middle reaches, and the demand for soda ash remains stable [54][66]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Chapter 1: Core Contradictions and Strategy Recommendations 1.1 Core Contradictions - Supply contraction expectations: There may be industrial policies. For glass, there are disturbances such as coal - to - gas conversion in Shahe, and there is an expectation of petroleum coke - to - gas conversion next year, which implies cost increase. Soda ash has no clear indication and its price fluctuates with glass or market sentiment [1]. - In reality, glass is in a weak balance with high middle - stream inventories, and without real production cuts, the upward price elasticity is limited. Soda ash has high production and high inventories, with strong upward pressure, but the price is supported by expectations [1]. - Near - term trading logic: Glass has general real - world demand but some speculative demand, and the middle - stream still has "water - storage capacity". Soda ash follows coal prices and glass, but is suppressed by high near - term inventories and production, while upstream soda ash plants currently have limited pressure due to downstream replenishment at low prices [2]. - Long - term trading expectations: There are expectations of cost increase, mainly from coal prices, and whether the supply contraction expectations will be fulfilled, mainly related to industrial policies. When the expectations cannot be falsified, the futures market may be prone to rise and difficult to fall [3]. 1.2 Trading - Type Strategy Recommendations - Trend judgment: In the short term, glass is prone to rise and difficult to fall, and soda ash follows [6]. - Month - spread strategy: Without substantial cold - repair or production cuts in glass, continue to focus on the 1 - 5 reverse spread [6]. - Hedging arbitrage strategy: Consider going long on glass and short on soda ash [6]. 1.3 Industry Customer Operation Recommendations - Price range prediction: The price range of glass is predicted to be 1000 - 1400, and that of soda ash is 1100 - 1500 [6]. - Hedging strategies: Different hedging strategies are recommended for glass and soda ash in terms of inventory management and procurement management, including futures trading and option trading [6]. 1.4 Basic Data Overview - Glass spot prices: The average price of glass in Shahe decreased slightly, and prices in different regions showed different trends [8]. - Glass futures prices and month - spreads: The prices of glass futures contracts decreased, and the month - spreads changed [9]. - Soda ash spot prices: The prices of soda ash in different regions remained stable [11]. - Soda ash futures prices and month - spreads: The prices of soda ash futures contracts decreased, and the month - spreads changed [12]. Chapter 2: This Week's Important Information and Next Week's Attention Events 2.1 This Week's Important Information - Bullish information: There were rumors of a glass industry symposium, and relevant departments issued a work plan for the building materials industry. The upstream inventories of glass and soda ash decreased, with glass inventory (factory warehouse) down 2.55% week - on - week and 18.56% year - on - year, and soda ash factory inventory down 10.41 tons week - on - week [13]. - Bearish information: The inventory of Shahe's spot - futures reached a new high this year, and the soda ash delivery warehouse inventory increased, with the total inventory of factory and delivery warehouses at an absolute high [14]. 2.2 Next Week's Important Events to Follow - Whether there are further clear instructions on industrial policies [16]. - The downstream transmission situation after the spot price increase [16]. - Track daily production and sales [16]. Chapter 3: Futures Market Interpretation - Unilateral trends and capital movements: The main contracts of glass and soda ash maintained a position of over one million hands, in line with the seasonality. The price difference between the two narrowed, and neither showed a good trend. Glass once rose due to supply contraction expectations and spot price increases, but then declined as the sentiment subsided [16]. - Basis and month - spread structure: Glass generally maintains a C - structure, and the 1 - 5 reverse spread idea is maintained in logic. Soda ash also maintains a C - structure, with limited short - term month - spread opportunities [31][33]. Chapter 4: Valuation and Profit Analysis 4.1 Upstream and Downstream Profit Tracking in the Industrial Chain - Glass: The theoretical cost changes little. Natural gas production lines are in loss, while petroleum coke and coal - gas production lines still have profits. Glass factories have limited willingness to cold - repair at current prices [38]. - Soda ash: The cash - flow cost of the ammonia - soda process in Shandong is around 1170 yuan/ton, and the full cost is 1300 - 1320 yuan/ton. The full cost of the combined - soda process (mainly in Central China) is 1200 yuan/ton. There are still profits in the soda ash industrial chain at current prices [38]. 4.2 Import and Export Analysis - Glass: The monthly average net export of float glass is 5 - 7 tons, accounting for 1.2% - 1.3% of the apparent demand, with limited impact [45]. - Soda ash: The monthly average net export of soda ash is 16 tons, accounting for 5.6% of the apparent demand, and the export in August was slightly higher than expected, maintaining high expectations [45]. Chapter 5: Supply, Demand, and Inventory 5.1 Supply - Side and Projections - Glass supply: The daily melting of glass has slightly increased, and there may be ignition plans for some production lines in the fourth quarter. Attention should be paid to the impact of coal - to - gas conversion in Shahe and industrial policies on glass production capacity [49]. - Soda ash supply: The production of soda ash fluctuates slightly with planned maintenance, and high supply is maintained [52]. 5.2 Demand - Side and Projections - Glass demand: This week, the spot price increase improved the shipment, but the overall demand is weak with high inventories in the upper and middle reaches [54]. - Soda ash demand: The daily melting of float and photovoltaic glass is stable, and the rigid demand for soda ash remains stable. The fundamentals of photovoltaic glass have improved significantly [66]. 5.3 Inventory Analysis - Glass: The factory inventory of glass decreased, but the middle - stream inventories in Shahe and Hubei are at a high level [75]. - Soda ash: The factory inventory of soda ash decreased, and the inventory in the delivery warehouse increased. The total inventory decreased, and the pressure on soda ash plants continued to ease [76].

新华财经北京8月25日电（郭洲洋、吴郑思）国内商品期货市场8月25日大面积上涨，其中焦煤主力合约涨超6%；高硫燃油主力合约涨超5%；焦炭主力合约 涨超4%；BR橡胶、集运欧线、铁矿石、玻璃、NR主力合约涨超2%；沪银、纯碱、LU、橡胶、锰硅、氧化铝、国际铜、液化气、沪铜、沪锡主力合约涨超 1%。下跌品种方面，仅碳酸锂、短纤、苯乙烯、尿素、鸡蛋、玉米、纯苯、PTA、菜粕主力合约小幅收跌。 截至25日下午收盘，中证商品期货价格指数收报1443.58点，较前一交易日上涨13.84点，涨幅0.97%；中证商品期货指数收报1994.08点，较前一交易日上涨 19.12点，涨幅0.97%。 焦煤增仓大涨超6% 油价企稳基本面向好推动燃料油大涨超5% 煤炭板块25日再度活跃。因上周五福建大田一煤矿事故引发市场对煤矿安全检查升级的担忧，煤炭板块供应端扰动再次，焦煤焦炭借势大幅拉涨。截至25日 收盘时，焦煤增仓近2.2万手，收盘上涨6.48%，强势领涨商品市场，并带动焦炭也录得超过4%的涨幅。在分析机构看来，国内反内卷交易的持续，使得供 应端博弈成为双焦价格波动的主要驱动之一。虽然事故对焦煤供应的实际影响可能有限，但仍足以引发 ...

News Summary Core Viewpoint - The approval of futures and options for various paper products by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) indicates a growing interest in the paper market, particularly in pulp and related commodities [1]. Group 1: Market Developments - The CSRC has approved the registration of futures and options for coated printing paper, fuel oil, asphalt, and pulp at the Shanghai Futures Exchange [1]. - As of August 15, the warehouse futures inventory of pulp was 235,114 tons, a decrease of 39 tons from the previous trading day, while the factory inventory remained stable at 19,240 tons [1]. - By August 14, 2025, the inventory of mainstream ports for pulp in China reached 2.099 million tons, an increase of 51,000 tons from the previous period, reflecting a 2.5% rise [1]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Southwest Futures reports that expectations of supply contraction are driving market sentiment, with major international pulp producers like Suzano and Bracell announcing production cuts or shifts [2]. - External pricing has increased by $20 per ton, providing cost support for the current pulp market, although demand improvements are uncertain [2]. - The transition from the off-peak to peak season in the downstream market is leading paper mills to cautiously pass on cost pressures, but high finished paper inventories and low profit margins are limiting the rebound potential for pulp prices [2]. Group 3: Price Outlook - New Lake Futures indicates that while there is clear cost support for pulp prices, the slight increase in inventory this week has reduced pressure compared to earlier periods [3]. - The overall sentiment in the commodity market is positive, suggesting that pulp prices may maintain a slightly stronger oscillation, although terminal consumption is lagging, limiting the upside potential [3]. - A strategy of low-margin positioning may be advisable given the current market conditions [3].

Report Date - The report is dated August 15, 2025 [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating is provided in the report Core Views - **Steel**: After the coal mine safety meeting, the hype sentiment for coking coal cooled, leading to a correction in the black sector. This week, the supply of the five major steel products increased while demand decreased, and inventory accumulation accelerated. The fundamentals of steel are weakening, but overall inventory is low, and there is support from low - price buyers. The short - term market optimism has cooled, and the upper resistance for the rebar October contract is between 3250 - 3300. However, due to the expected supply contraction, the downside space is limited, with support at around 3100 for the rebar October contract (around 3350 for hot - rolled coils). The short - term disk is expected to be oscillating weakly [3] - **Iron Ore**: Market supervision has tightened, and speculative sentiment has declined. The price of iron ore was dragged down by the sharp drop in coking coal. The fundamentals of iron ore are currently stable, with short - term supply being neutral and iron - making water production expected to remain stable. Production restrictions have a limited impact on near - month demand. Steel mill profits are expected to remain at a good level, supporting the price. The price is expected to be in a range - bound pattern [19] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: There have been frequent reports of supply disruptions in Shanxi coal mines. The "anti - involution" in the coal industry will be the trading focus in the third quarter. However, the incremental substitution effect of imports cannot be ignored. The supply - demand of coking coal has returned to a tight - balance pattern. The long - term outlook for coking coal and coke is not pessimistic, and attention should be paid to macro - risk events [29] - **Ferroalloys**: The price trend of ferroalloys mainly follows the price fluctuations of coal. Currently, steel mill profits are good, and high iron - making water production supports ferroalloy demand. In the long term, the real - estate market is sluggish, and the support from the home appliance and automotive industries depends on policy stimulus. The supply of manganese ore is relatively sufficient, and the support from the ore end for ferromanganese is weak. In the short term, the "anti - involution" trading sentiment has subsided, but the market still has expectations for supply - side contraction [46] - **Soda Ash**: The supply of soda ash is expected to remain high, with daily production fluctuating around 106,000 - 107,000 tons. The demand for soda ash is expected to remain weak, and the upper - middle stream inventory has reached a new high, putting pressure on the spot price. The cost has increased slightly with the strong coal price. The pattern of strong supply and weak demand remains unchanged [56] - **Glass**: The near - term trading has returned to industrial reality, and policy expectations may fluctuate. The daily melting volume of the supply side is stable at around 159,000 - 160,000 tons. The cumulative apparent demand for glass has declined by 7%. The market is in a weak - balance state. The downstream inventory is at a high level, and the spot price is under pressure. Attention should be paid to policy guidance and short - term sentiment changes [82] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - **Futures Prices**: On August 15, 2025, the closing price of the rebar 01 contract was 3269 yuan/ton, the 05 contract was 3314 yuan/ton, and the 10 contract was 3188 yuan/ton. The closing price of the hot - rolled coil 01 contract was 3432 yuan/ton, the 05 contract was 3439 yuan/ton, and the 10 contract was 3439 yuan/ton [4] - **Spot Prices**: On August 15, 2025, the aggregated price of rebar in China was 3386 yuan/ton, in Shanghai was 3320 yuan/ton, in Beijing was 3290 yuan/ton, in Hangzhou was 3340 yuan/ton, and in Tianjin was 3320 yuan/ton. The aggregated price of hot - rolled coils in Shanghai was 3460 yuan/ton, in Lecong was 3450 yuan/ton, and in Shenyang was 3400 yuan/ton [9] - **Basis and Spread**: The 01 rebar basis (Shanghai) was 51 yuan/ton, the 05 rebar basis (Shanghai) was 6 yuan/ton, and the 10 rebar basis (Shanghai) was 132 yuan/ton. The 01 hot - rolled coil basis (Shanghai) was 28 yuan/ton, the 05 hot - rolled coil basis (Shanghai) was 21 yuan/ton, and the 10 hot - rolled coil basis (Shanghai) was 21 yuan/ton. The 01 roll - screw spread was 163 yuan/ton, the 05 roll - screw spread was 125 yuan/ton, and the 10 roll - screw spread was 251 yuan/ton [9][13] Iron Ore - **Futures Prices**: On August 15, 2025, the closing price of the 01 contract was 776 yuan/ton, the 05 contract was 755.5 yuan/ton, and the 09 contract was 792 yuan/ton [20] - **Basis and Spot Prices**: The 01 basis was - 4 yuan/ton, the 05 basis was 18 yuan/ton, and the 09 basis was - 20 yuan/ton. The price of Rizhao PB powder was 772 yuan/ton, Rizhao Carajás fines was 879 yuan/ton, and Rizhao Super Special was 646 yuan/ton [20] - **Fundamentals**: The daily average iron - making water production was 240,660 tons, the 45 - port desilting volume was 3.3467 million tons, the apparent demand for the five major steel products was 8.31 million tons, the global shipping volume was 3.0467 billion tons, the Australia - Brazil shipping volume was 2.4277 billion tons, the 45 - port arrival volume was 2.3819 billion tons, the 45 - port inventory was 138.1927 million tons, and the inventory of 247 steel mills was 91.364 million tons [24] Coking Coal and Coke - **Cost and Basis**: On August 15, 2025, the coking coal warehouse - receipt cost (Tangshan Mongolian 5) was 1008 yuan/ton, and the main coking coal basis (Tangshan Mongolian 5) was - 222.5 yuan/ton. The coke warehouse - receipt cost (Rizhao Port wet - quenched) was 1605 yuan/ton, and the main coke basis (Rizhao Port wet - quenched) was - 124.6 yuan/ton [34] - **Spot Prices**: The ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur primary coking coal was 1470 yuan/ton, the self - pick - up price of Mongolian 5 raw coal at the 288 port was 996 yuan/ton, and the CFR price of Australian Peak Downs North was 203.5 US dollars/wet ton. The ex - factory price of Lvliang quasi - primary wet coke was 1280 yuan/ton, and the ex - factory price of Lvliang quasi - primary dry coke was 1530 yuan/ton [35] Ferroalloys - **Silicon Iron**: On August 15, 2025, the silicon iron basis in Ningxia was - 132 yuan/ton, the silicon iron 01 - 05 spread was - 126 yuan/ton, and the silicon iron spot price in Ningxia was 5600 yuan/ton [47] - **Silicon Manganese**: The silicon manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 124 yuan/ton, the silicon manganese 01 - 05 spread was - 36 yuan/ton, and the silicon manganese spot price in Ningxia was 5800 yuan/ton [49] Soda Ash - **Futures Prices and Spreads**: On August 15, 2025, the closing price of the soda ash 05 contract was 1450 yuan/ton, the 09 contract was 1293 yuan/ton, and the 01 contract was 1395 yuan/ton. The 5 - 9 spread was 157 yuan/ton, the 9 - 1 spread was - 102 yuan/ton, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 55 yuan/ton [57] - **Basis and Spot Prices**: The Shahe heavy - alkali basis was - 116 yuan/ton. The heavy - alkali market price in North China was 1350 yuan/ton, and the light - alkali market price was 1250 yuan/ton [57][60] Glass - **Futures Prices and Spreads**: On August 15, 2025, the closing price of the glass 05 contract was 1309 yuan/ton, the 09 contract was 1046 yuan/ton, and the 01 contract was 1211 yuan/ton. The 5 - 9 spread was 263 yuan/ton, the 9 - 1 spread was - 165 yuan/ton, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 98 yuan/ton [83] - **Basis and Sales**: The 05 contract basis (Shahe) was - 148 yuan/ton, and the 09 contract basis (Shahe) was 98.6 yuan/ton. On August 11, 2025, the Shahe sales rate was 82%, the Hubei sales rate was 56%, the East China sales rate was 87%, and the South China sales rate was 99% [83][84]