Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Crude oil continues to oscillate, lacking short - term drivers, with geopolitical drivers potentially becoming the short - term main line; some energy and chemical products operate independently of crude oil, and the blending logic may drive the upward movement of aromatic products; methanol has high inventory pressure but may have a mid - term long - making logic [1][3]. Summary by Category Crude Oil - **Logic**: Last week's large fluctuations were due to the continuous strengthening of European and American refined oil and the expected weakening in the EIA monthly report. Currently, short - term drivers have not changed significantly, and the supply - demand logic is not smooth. Geopolitical drivers are worthy of attention, and a short - selling opportunity may arise after the US military action against Venezuela [3]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level is in a mid - term downward structure, and the hourly - level is in a short - term oscillating structure. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly cycle [3]. Styrene - **Logic**: Recently, it has been relatively strong, with the rebound logic including short - term supply - demand improvement and the blending logic. The mid - term is still pessimistic due to supply - demand surplus and seasonal inventory accumulation [5][8]. - **Technical Analysis**: The hourly - level is in a short - term upward structure, with a short - term support at 6400. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly level and look for short - selling opportunities after the daily - level rebound [8]. Rubber - **Logic**: The short - term contradiction is not prominent, and it is necessary to track the inventory accumulation rate. There is no fundamental driver for now [9]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level is in a mid - term downward structure, and the hourly - level is in a short - term upward structure. Hold long positions on the hourly cycle with a stop - loss at 15130, but the upward space is limited [9]. Synthetic Rubber - **Logic**: The internal contradiction is not large, and it is necessary to focus on the cost - end butadiene drive, which also faces mid - term inventory swelling pressure [12]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level is in a mid - term downward structure, and the hourly - level is in a short - term upward structure. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly cycle [12]. PX - **Logic**: The polyester industry chain's self - contradiction is not large. Pay attention to the blending logic and the geopolitical upgrade risk in the Caribbean region [16]. - **Technical Analysis**: The hourly - level is in a short - term upward structure, with a short - term support at 6715. Hold long positions on the hourly level with a stop - loss at 6715 [16]. PTA - **Logic**: Similar to PX, pay attention to the blending logic and the geopolitical upgrade risk in the Caribbean region [19]. - **Technical Analysis**: The hourly - level is in a short - term upward structure, with a short - term support at 4620. Hold long positions on the hourly level with a stop - loss at 4620 [19]. PP - **Logic**: High supply pressure continues, and downstream demand is weak. Pay attention to the cost - end crude oil drive [23]. - **Technical Analysis**: The hourly - level is in a short - term downward structure, with a short - term pressure at 6520. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly cycle [23]. Methanol - **Logic**: High inventory in ports suppresses the market, but domestic supply - demand structure has improved. Wait for long - making opportunities after the Iranian gas restriction is implemented and the price breaks through the pressure level. Also, pay attention to geopolitical drivers [25][27]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level and short - term are in a downward structure. There are signs of short - term stabilization. Hold short positions on the hourly cycle with a stop - profit at 2040, and look for long - making opportunities after the price breaks through 2040 [27]. PVC - **Logic**: High supply and high inventory continue, with no upward driver due to weak real - estate demand [29]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level is in a mid - term downward structure, and the hourly - level is in a short - term downward structure. Hold short positions on the hourly cycle [31]. Ethylene Glycol - **Logic**: High supply pressure and inventory accumulation. Be vigilant against short - term geopolitical risks in crude oil [32]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level and hourly - level are in a downward structure. The downward momentum has weakened. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly cycle [32]. Plastic - **Logic**: High supply, weak demand, and inventory accumulation. Be vigilant against short - term geopolitical risks in crude oil [35]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily - level is in a mid - term downward structure, and the hourly - level is in an oscillating structure. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly cycle [35]. Soda Ash - **Logic**: High supply and high inventory continue, with a downward fundamental drive [39]. - **Technical Analysis**: The hourly - level is in a downward structure. The downward momentum has weakened. Hold short positions on the remaining hourly cycle with a stop - profit at 1245 [39]. Caustic Soda - **Logic**: High supply pressure and weak demand, with no upward driver [40]. - **Technical Analysis**: The hourly - level is in a downward structure. The strategy is to wait and see on the hourly cycle [40].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report - Recently, the energy and chemical sector has diverged from the crude oil market, with the fundamentals driving the trend. Key products like synthetic rubber and styrene have hit new lows, and methanol has also shown a downward trend. Crude oil has rebounded recently due to geopolitical disturbances and short - term supply - demand factors. Given the high probability of a US military action against Venezuela, short - term geopolitical risks may resurface, and it is recommended to take profit on oil - chemical related positions and wait for opportunities to re - enter short positions [1]. Summary by Relevant Catalog Crude Oil - **Logic**: After digesting the impact of US sanctions on Russia, the medium - term logic is the downward pressure from the gradual realization of supply - demand surplus. However, the supply - demand logic has not been smoothly realized recently. The high probability of a US military action against Venezuela may bring a similar impact to the market as the bombing of Iran in July. It is recommended to take profit on short positions [2][3]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term downward structure on the daily chart and a short - term oscillating structure on the hourly chart. It oscillated during the day. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, with a stop - loss reference at 471, but it is recommended to stop loss and wait and see due to geopolitical risks [3]. Styrene - **Logic**: It is the most bearish product in the energy and chemical sector, with weak reality and weak expectations. The core logic is the continuous accumulation of factory and port inventories due to new device production and slow demand growth. There is a risk of price collapse under the pressure of over - inventory. The possible US military action against Venezuela may bring short - term emotional disturbances [6]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. After hitting a new low today, it rebounded with reduced positions at the end of the session. The short - term downward structure remains unchanged, with a short - term resistance at 6345. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, but it is recommended to take profit and wait for a rebound on the daily chart to re - enter short positions due to geopolitical risks [6]. Rubber - **Logic**: Tire demand is stable, but the willingness to stock up is low due to inventory pressure and high raw material prices. The supply is expected to increase significantly in the fourth quarter. There is no obvious short - term contradiction, and there is a certain bullish driving force due to continuous inventory reduction recently. The pressure of inventory accumulation in the peak season should be monitored in the medium term [9]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term downward structure on the daily chart and a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It increased in volume during the day and closed with a long Yang line after a slight reduction in positions at the end of the session. The downward structure remains unchanged, but the downward momentum has weakened, with a short - term resistance at 15170. It is recommended to wait and see on the hourly cycle [9]. Synthetic Rubber - **Logic**: The high supply pressure of butadiene rubber persists, but the supply - demand contradiction is gradually weakening due to stable tire demand. The main driving factor is the cost - side butadiene, whose high supply and high inventory situation has led to cost loosening and the product hitting a new low since listing. The possible US military action against Venezuela may bring short - term emotional disturbances [13]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term downward structure on the daily chart and a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It rebounded with a long Yang line and reduced positions today. The short - term downward structure remains unchanged, with a short - term resistance at 10520. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, but it is recommended to take profit and wait for a rebound on the daily chart to re - enter short positions due to geopolitical risks [13]. PX - **Logic**: High profits drive high - level operation, with sufficient supply and stable demand. The main logic is to follow the fluctuations of crude oil. Attention should be paid to whether there are production - reduction measures in the polyester industry meeting [15]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a short - term upward structure on the hourly chart. It showed abnormal growth with increased positions in the afternoon, and the short - term upward trend may accelerate, with a short - term support at 6560. It is recommended to wait and see on the hourly cycle [15]. PTA - **Logic**: There is no significant supply - demand contradiction. The main logic is to follow the cost fluctuations of crude oil. Attention should be paid to whether there are production - reduction measures in the polyester industry meeting [19]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a short - term upward structure on the hourly chart. It showed abnormal growth with increased positions in the afternoon, and the short - term structure has reversed, with a short - term support at 4550. It is recommended to wait and see on the hourly cycle [19]. PP - **Logic**: The commissioning of the Guangxi Petrochemical plant has increased the supply pressure, and the downstream demand recovery is limited. The supply - demand expectation is weak, and attention should be paid to the downward pressure on the cost side brought by the decline of crude oil [23]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It oscillated during the day, rebounded with reduced positions after hitting a new low. The short - term resistance is at 6530. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, but it is recommended to take profit due to geopolitical risks [23]. Methanol - **Logic**: High supply and high inventory have been pressing down, but as Iran enters the heating season, the short - term buying opportunity is approaching. The possible US military action against Venezuela may have a limited impact on methanol, but it is recommended to take profit on previous short positions [25]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term and short - term downward structure on the daily and hourly charts respectively. It oscillated during the day, with a short - term resistance at 2210. It may stabilize in the short term after two consecutive days of rebound with reduced positions. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, and the stop - profit should be moved down to 2150. It is recommended to take profit due to geopolitical risks [25]. PVC - **Logic**: The supply remains at a high level, the domestic real - estate demand has collapsed, and the social inventory has accumulated to the highest level in history. The high - production, high - inventory, and weak - demand structure makes it difficult to have an upward driving force [27]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term downward structure on the daily chart and a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It oscillated during the day, with a short - term resistance at 4660. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis [27]. Ethylene Glycol - **Logic**: The supply is at a high level, and the supply pressure will further increase with new capacity. The continuous inventory accumulation recently has increased the downward driving force on the market. However, short - term geopolitical risks in crude oil should be vigilant [31]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term downward structure on the daily chart and a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It oscillated during the day, with a short - term resistance at 3950. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, but it is recommended to take profit due to geopolitical risks [31]. Plastic - **Logic**: The commissioning of the Guangxi Petrochemical plant has increased the supply pressure, and the downstream demand in the peak season is weak. The supply - demand expectation is weak. However, short - term geopolitical risks in crude oil should be vigilant [34]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a medium - term downward structure on the daily chart and a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It oscillated during the day, with a short - term resistance at 6850. Short positions on the hourly cycle can be held according to technical analysis, but it is recommended to take profit due to geopolitical risks [34]. Soda Ash - **Logic**: The high - supply and high - inventory situation persists. The demand has further weakened due to the planned maintenance of 4 production lines in the glass industry on the weekend. The downward driving force of the fundamentals remains unchanged [36]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It oscillated during the day and was in an oscillating state on the 15 - minute cycle, with a short - term resistance at 1245. Remaining short positions on the hourly cycle can be held [36]. Caustic Soda - **Logic**: The high - level operation continues, and the supply pressure increases with new capacity. The profit of downstream alumina is under pressure, and the demand growth is limited. The supply - demand driving force remains weak under the high - inventory situation compared with the same period [40]. - **Technical Analysis**: It has a short - term downward structure on the hourly chart. It rebounded with reduced positions today, but the short - term downward structure remains unchanged, with a short - term resistance at 2400. It is recommended to wait and see on the hourly cycle [40].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views - The inventory of steel decreased month - on - month, and steel prices rebounded. The cost of glass and soda ash increased, and their prices rebounded from the low level. The prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese futures rose slightly, while the spot market remained on the sidelines [1][3]. - Glass prices are expected to be volatile and weak, and soda ash prices are also expected to be volatile and weak. Silicomanganese and ferrosilicon prices are expected to remain volatile [2][4]. Market Analysis and Strategy for Different Products Glass and Soda Ash - **Market Analysis** - Glass futures fluctuated strongly yesterday with active trading. The spot market was cautious, and enterprises offered flexible prices. The supply of glass is on a low - level upward trend, the inventory of middle - stream traders is high and still accumulating. With the end of the consumption peak season approaching and the possibility of some production lines resuming production, glass demand is expected to weaken further [1]. - Soda ash futures also fluctuated strongly yesterday with relatively active trading. The downstream's purchasing enthusiasm was low, mainly for rigid demand. The supply - demand contradiction of soda ash remains prominent, with supply at a high level and still having growth expectations. The demand side has some resilience, and inventory reduction pressure persists throughout the year [1]. - **Strategy** - Glass: Volatile and weak [2]. - Soda ash: Volatile and weak [2]. Silicomanganese and Ferrosilicon - **Market Analysis** - For silicomanganese, the main contract of silicomanganese futures rose slightly yesterday. The silicomanganese market fluctuated, and the market was cautious. The price of 6517 silicomanganese in the northern market was 5630 - 5680 yuan/ton, and in the southern market was 5650 - 5700 yuan/ton. From January to August, India's cumulative export volume of silicomanganese was 761,400 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 0.90%; the cumulative import volume was 15,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 8.98%. Silicomanganese enterprises' losses have intensified, production is high, and with the decline of hot metal, demand has weakened. Considering the futures discount to the spot, the price is expected to remain volatile [3]. - For ferrosilicon, the main contract of ferrosilicon futures fluctuated and rose yesterday. The spot price was stable. The price of 72 - grade ferrosilicon natural block in Ningxia was 5150 - 5200 yuan/ton, the 72 - grade ferrosilicon standard block was quoted at 5250 - 5300 yuan/ton, and the 75 - grade ferrosilicon was quoted at 5800 yuan/ton. Currently, the production of ferrosilicon enterprises has decreased slightly, enterprises are continuously losing money, and the motivation to increase production is insufficient. The downstream demand for ferrosilicon has begun to weaken, and the inventory of sample enterprises has increased [3]. - **Strategy** - Silicomanganese: Volatile [4]. - Ferrosilicon: Volatile [4].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Glass: Oscillating weakly [3] - Soda Ash: Oscillating weakly [3] Core Viewpoints - The glass and soda ash markets are both in a state of cautious waiting and oscillating weakly. The fundamentals of both are under pressure, with supply and demand contradictions remaining prominent. Attention should be paid to policy changes, supply dynamics, and downstream demand [1][2][3] Summary by Directory Market Analysis - Glass - Price: The glass main contract 2601 oscillated weakly, closing at 1,207 yuan/ton on Friday. The weekly average price of the domestic float glass market was 1,263 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 85.17 yuan/ton [1][5] - Supply: Glass capacity utilization and output increased slightly, and the post-holiday supply was relatively stable [1] - Demand: The float glass market is in the traditional peak season, with stable shipments. After the holiday, the market is cautious, and purchases are mainly based on rigid demand [1] - Inventory: The total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises was 62.82 million heavy boxes, showing a significant increase. Continued attention should be paid to the inventory situation in October [1][33] - Supply and Demand Logic: Glass production is stable, and some production lines have been ignited. It is expected that production will continue to increase. The production and sales data weakened significantly during the holiday, and although there was a certain increase after the holiday, the overall situation remains weak. The glass price is at a relatively low level and is greatly affected by policies, but the weak fundamentals still strongly suppress the price [1] Market Analysis - Soda Ash - Price: The soda ash main contract 2601 oscillated weakly, closing at 1,240 yuan/ton on Friday. Some spot prices were lowered, and the spot-futures trading was good [1][5] - Supply: This week, the soda ash capacity utilization rate was 88.41%, a week-on-week decrease of 0.76%. The output was 770,800 tons, a week-on-week decrease of 0.85%. Some enterprises had short shutdowns during the holiday, resulting in a decrease in supply [2][29] - Demand: Demand is relatively stable. With the decline in spot and futures prices, market transactions have increased, but overall supply-demand contradictions still exist [2][31] - Inventory: This week, the inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers was 1.6598 million tons, a 3.74% increase from before the holiday, indicating inventory accumulation [2][33] - Supply and Demand Logic: The supply-demand contradiction in soda ash remains severe. The second phase of Yuanxing's project was successfully ignited, and the subsequent supply pressure of soda ash will further increase. Demand is still weak due to the decline in photovoltaic glass and float glass. In the short term, soda ash will maintain a weak operation [2] Strategy - Glass: Oscillating weakly [3] - Soda Ash: Oscillating weakly [3] - Cross-variety: None [3] - Cross-period: None [3]

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings by Industry - Agriculture, Forestry, and Livestock (Corn): Bullish on dips [2] - Pig: Range trading [5] - Egg: Short on rallies [5] 2. Core Views - **Corn**: In the short - term, spot prices are stabilizing during the new - old crop transition, with support and resistance levels. In the medium - term, trading is driven by new - season factors. In the long - term, pricing is based on import substitution and planting costs [2]. - **Pig**: Short - term supply exceeds demand, pressuring prices. Medium - term supply is expected to increase. Long - term, high sow inventory and high efficiency will lead to continuous production [5]. - **Egg**: In the medium - short term, post - mid - month, price momentum weakens. In the long term, supply pressure may re - emerge depending on hen culling [5]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Corn - **Market Review**: Overnight, the corn futures had a narrow - range oscillation. The 2511 contract rose 0.23% to close at 2156 yuan/ton [2]. - **Important Information**: Deep - processing enterprise purchase prices fluctuated; port prices were stable to firm; futures warehouse receipts decreased; the wheat - corn price spread was positive [2]. - **Market Logic**: Short - term, spot prices are stabilizing, and the price is affected by import auctions and price spreads. Medium - term, it's driven by new - season factors. Long - term, it follows the import substitution and planting cost logic [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Adopt a range - trading strategy in the medium - long term. Look for short - term low - buying opportunities near support levels [2]. Pig - **Market Review**: The pig futures continued to decline. The LH2511 contract dropped 1.48% to close at 12665 yuan/ton [5]. - **Important Information**: The national average pig price decreased; sow inventory was high; the price spread between fattening and standard pigs narrowed; the weekly average slaughter weight increased; futures warehouse receipts decreased [5]. - **Market Logic**: Short - term, supply exceeds demand. Medium - term, supply is expected to increase. Long - term, high sow inventory will lead to continuous production [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: Near - month contracts are based on supply - demand logic. Consider taking profits on short positions. Far - month contracts focus on the expected change in sow inventory [5]. Egg - **Market Review**: The egg futures continued to decline. The JD2511 contract dropped 1% to close at 3065 yuan/500kg [5]. - **Important Information**: Egg prices were stable; inventory increased; the price of culled hens rose; the estimated laying - hen inventory decreased in September [5]. - **Market Logic**: Medium - short term, price momentum weakens after mid - month. Long - term, supply pressure may re - emerge depending on hen culling [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: Maintain a short - on - rallies strategy. Look for selling - hedging opportunities for high - price contracts for farmers [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - Last Friday, the overall atmosphere in the commodity market declined slightly, and the prices of finished steel products showed a weak and oscillating trend. With the landing of the Politburo meeting and the cooling of the "anti - involution" sentiment, the market sentiment became more rational, and the futures market trend started to weaken. If the subsequent demand cannot be effectively restored, steel prices may not maintain the current level, and the futures prices may gradually return to the supply - demand logic. It is recommended to continuously monitor the recovery progress of terminal demand and the support of cost factors for finished steel prices [3]. - For iron ore, the current supply is in the traditional off - season of overseas mines, and the pressure is not significant. The steel mill profitability rate continues to rise, and although the short - term increase in hot metal may be limited, there is no sign of a rapid decline. It is necessary to pay attention to the change in terminal demand and the possible risks on the raw material side [6]. - Regarding manganese silicon and ferrosilicon, the "anti - involution" has not changed the over - supplied industrial pattern of manganese silicon. In the future, attention should be paid to the possible marginal weakening of demand. For ferrosilicon, it is expected that there will be a marginal weakening of demand in the future. It is recommended that speculative funds wait and see, while hedging funds can seize hedging opportunities according to their own situations [10][11]. - For industrial silicon, the problems of over - capacity, high inventory, and insufficient effective demand still exist. Although the demand in August can provide some support, it is necessary to pay attention to the resumption of production in major production areas. For polysilicon, it is expected to increase production in August, and the inventory is likely to accumulate. It is recommended that both long and short positions participate with caution [14][16]. - For glass, it is expected to oscillate in the short term. In the long term, if there are substantial policies in the real estate sector, the futures prices may continue to rise; otherwise, supply - side contraction is required for a significant increase. For soda ash, it is expected to oscillate in the short term, and there are still supply - demand contradictions in the long term. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and look for short - selling opportunities in the long term [18][19]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel - **Price and Position Information**: The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3213 yuan/ton, down 18 yuan/ton (- 0.55%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 94,978 tons, a net increase of 1487 tons. The position of the main contract was 1.61211 million lots, a net decrease of 16,057 lots. The summary price of rebar in Tianjin was 3320 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; in Shanghai, it was 3340 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton. The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3428 yuan/ton, down 12 yuan/ton (- 0.34%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 70,915 tons, unchanged. The position of the main contract was 1.392227 million lots, a net decrease of 36,360 lots. The summary price of hot - rolled coils in Lecong was 3450 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton; in Shanghai, it was 3450 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [2]. - **Fundamentals**: Rebar showed a pattern of both supply and demand increasing this week, and social inventory has accumulated for two consecutive weeks, with the increase further expanding this week. Hot - rolled coils showed a pattern of both supply and demand decreasing, and inventory accumulation was significant. Currently, the inventories of both rebar and hot - rolled coils are on the rise, steel mill profits are good, and production remains high, but the demand - side support is insufficient [3]. Iron Ore - **Price and Position Information**: The main contract of iron ore (I2509) closed at 790.00 yuan/ton, with a change of - 0.38% (- 3.00), and the position changed by - 27,288 lots to 308,100 lots. The weighted position of iron ore was 916,400 lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 770 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 28.02 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 3.43% [5]. - **Fundamentals**: In terms of supply, the overseas iron ore shipment volume decreased, with both Australian and Brazilian shipments declining. The shipment volume from non - mainstream countries increased, and the arrival volume increased. In terms of demand, the daily average hot metal production was 240.32 tons, a decrease of 0.39 tons. Port inventory fluctuated slightly, and steel mill imported ore inventory increased slightly. Terminal data showed that the apparent demand for five major steel products weakened, and inventory increased [6]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Price Information**: On August 8, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM509) oscillated, closing down 0.30% at 6046 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 manganese silicon in Tianjin was 5950 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, with a premium of 94 yuan/ton over the futures. The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF509) closed down 1.06% at 5772 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 ferrosilicon in Tianjin was 5900 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan/ton from the previous day, with a premium of 128 yuan/ton over the futures [8]. - **Market Analysis**: In the short term, it is recommended that investment positions wait and see, while hedging positions can participate opportunistically. The over - supplied industrial pattern of manganese silicon has not changed, and there may be a marginal weakening of demand in the future. For ferrosilicon, there has been no significant change, and it is expected that there will be a marginal weakening of demand [9][11]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Industrial Silicon**: The closing price of the main contract of industrial silicon (SI2511) was 8710 yuan/ton, up 0.64% (+ 55). The weighted contract position changed by - 1995 lots to 533,795 lots. The spot price of non - oxygen - blown 553 in East China was 9100 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the main contract was 390 yuan/ton. The price of 421 was 9700 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the main contract was 190 yuan/ton. The price is expected to oscillate weakly [13][14]. - **Polysilicon**: The closing price of the main contract of polysilicon (PS2511) was 50,790 yuan/ton, up 1.36% (+ 680). The weighted contract position changed by - 15,312 lots to 360,328 lots. The average spot price of N - type granular silicon was 44.5 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type dense material was 46 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type re - feeding material was 47 yuan/kg, unchanged. The basis of the main contract was - 3790 yuan/ton. It is expected to increase production in August, with inventory likely to accumulate. It is recommended that both long and short positions participate with caution [15][16]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: The spot price in Shahe was 1181 yuan, unchanged; in Central China, it was 1190 yuan, unchanged. As of August 7, 2025, the total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises was 61.847 million weight boxes, a net increase of 2.348 million weight boxes (+ 3.95%) from the previous period, and a year - on - year decrease of 8.18%. The inventory days were 26.4 days, an increase of 0.9 days from the previous period. It is expected to oscillate in the short term and follow macro - sentiment in the long term [18]. - **Soda Ash**: The spot price was 1235 yuan, down 20 yuan from the previous day. As of August 7, 2025, the total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers was 1.8651 million tons, an increase of 13,300 tons (0.72%) from Monday. The downstream demand was tepid, mainly for rigid - demand procurement. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and there are still supply - demand contradictions in the long term [19].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Glass: Neutral [2] - Soda Ash: Slightly Bearish [2] - Silicomanganese: Bearish [4] - Ferrosilicon: Bearish [4] Core Views - Market expectations have boosted steel prices, leading to a slight rebound, while glass and soda ash are oscillating, and ferrosilicon and silicomanganese alloy prices are rising [1][3] - Glass supply lacks policy - driven contraction, and real - estate drags down demand. Although speculative demand has increased and inventories are decreasing, they remain at a high level. In the long run, supply - demand remains loose [1] - Soda ash production has decreased month - on - month but is still high. During the summer maintenance period, capacity release is restricted, but may increase later. With potential production cuts in the photovoltaic industry, consumption may weaken and inventory pressure will increase [1] - Silicomanganese production has recovered, iron - water production has decreased, and inventories have dropped significantly. After the price increase due to macro - sentiment, enterprises' hedging willingness has increased [3] - Ferrosilicon production is gradually recovering, demand is resilient, and inventories are at a medium - high level. As the macro - policy enters a vacuum period, market sentiment may cool down, and prices will follow the sector's fluctuations [3] Summary by Category Glass - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the glass futures market oscillated upward, with the main 2509 contract rising 0.93%. Downstream procurement is cautious [1] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: Supply shows no policy - driven contraction, real - estate drags down demand. Speculative demand has increased, and factory inventories are decreasing but remain high. Market trading sentiment has cooled after important meetings. In the long run, supply - demand is loose. Attention should be paid to the delivery of the 09 contract and industry capacity reduction [1] - **Strategy**: Oscillate [2] Soda Ash - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the soda ash futures market oscillated upward, with the main 2509 contract rising 1.78%. The mainstream price of heavy soda ash has slightly increased, and downstream buyers purchase based on low - price demand [1] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: Production has decreased month - on - month but is still high. During the summer maintenance period, capacity release is restricted, and may increase later. With potential production cuts in the photovoltaic industry, consumption may weaken and inventory pressure will increase. Attention should be paid to the impact of "anti - involution" policies on the supply side [1] - **Strategy**: Oscillate weakly [2] Silicomanganese - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the silicomanganese futures market was strong, with the main contract rising 4.27%. Factory开工 enthusiasm is high, and prices have been slightly adjusted. The price in the northern market is 5850 - 5950 yuan/ton, and in the southern market is about 5850 - 5900 yuan/ton [3] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: Production has recovered, iron - water production has decreased, and inventories have dropped significantly to a medium level in recent years. Australian manganese ore shipments have basically recovered. After the price increase due to macro - sentiment, enterprises' hedging willingness has increased. Attention should be paid to inventory and ore shipments [3] - **Strategy**: Bearish [4] Ferrosilicon - **Market Analysis**: Yesterday, the ferrosilicon futures market was boosted by the black - metal sector and oscillated upward. Market sentiment has improved, and prices are stable. The price of 72 - grade ferrosilicon in the main production area is 5350 - 5500 yuan/ton, and 75 - grade is 5800 - 5900 yuan/ton [3] - **Supply - Demand and Logic**: Production is gradually recovering, apparent demand has decreased, enterprises have profits, demand is resilient, and inventories are at a medium - high level. As the macro - policy enters a vacuum period, market sentiment may cool down, and prices will follow the sector's fluctuations. In the long run, capacity is relatively loose. Attention should be paid to electricity price changes and industrial policies [3] - **Strategy**: Bearish [4]

Group 1: Market Analysis of Glass and Soda Ash - Glass futures declined 7.19% at the close due to a high previous settlement price, with strong wait - and - see sentiment in the spot market. Supply remains unchanged, real - estate drags on demand, speculative demand increases, inventory continues to decline but stays high. Long - term supply - demand is still loose. [1] - Soda ash futures also declined, with near - month contracts falling more than far - month ones. The main contract dropped 3.58% at the close. Both light and heavy soda ash are sold at reduced prices, and downstream procurement is cautious. Supply is high and in summer maintenance, capacity release is relatively restricted, and it may further increase later. [1] Group 2: Strategies for Glass and Soda Ash - Glass: Expected to fluctuate [2] - Soda ash: Expected to fluctuate [2] Group 3: Market Analysis of Silicon Manganese and Silicon Iron - Silicon manganese futures rose 184 yuan/ton to 6212 yuan/ton, driven by a sharp increase in finished - product prices. Production increased, iron - water production slightly decreased, and inventory decreased slightly but remained high. Manganese ore shipments from Australia basically recovered, and enterprise hedging willingness increased after the price increase. [3] - Silicon iron futures closed at 6110 yuan/ton, up 270 yuan/ton. Demand remains resilient, factory inventory is at a medium - high level. Short - term market sentiment improved, and long - term capacity is relatively loose. [3] Group 4: Strategies for Silicon Manganese and Silicon Iron - Silicon manganese: Expected to fluctuate [4] - Silicon iron: Expected to fluctuate [4] Group 5: Graphical Information - There are multiple graphical analyses including Shanghai rebar and hot - rolled coil spot prices, futures contract closing prices, cost, profit, and basis charts for various products such as steel, iron ore, coke, soda ash, glass, silicon manganese, and silicon iron. [5]

Report Investment Ratings - Glass: Oscillating [2] - Soda Ash: Oscillating weakly [2] - Ferrosilicon Manganese: Oscillating [4] - Ferrosilicon: Oscillating [4] Core Views - Market sentiment is high, and steel prices are oscillating strongly. The glass and soda ash market transactions have improved, leading to a significant increase in the glass and soda ash futures market. The high - price sentiment in the ferrosilicon and ferrosilicon manganese markets is strong, and the market maintains on - demand procurement [1][3] Market Analysis and Strategy for Different Products Glass and Soda Ash Market Analysis - Glass: The glass futures market rose significantly yesterday. The downstream procurement sentiment has warmed up, and spot sales have improved. This week, the开工 rate of float glass enterprises was 75.1%, a decrease of 0.43% month - on - month. The manufacturer's inventory was 61.896 million heavy boxes, a decrease of 46,900 heavy boxes month - on - month, with significant destocking. However, the overall inventory remains high, and the destocking pressure is still large. In the long term, the glass supply - demand is still relatively loose [1] - Soda Ash: The soda ash futures market rose significantly yesterday. The downstream transactions were stable, mainly in a wait - and - see state. This week, the soda ash开工率 was 83.02%, a decrease of 1.28% month - on - month; the output was 723,800 tons, a decrease of 12,800 tons month - on - month; the inventory was 1.8646 million tons, a decrease of 2.15% month - on - month, with obvious destocking. Currently in the summer maintenance stage, the soda ash开工率 is expected to remain at a low level. With the production cut of photovoltaic glass, the demand for soda ash is expected to weaken further, and the annual inventory pressure is large [1] Strategy - Glass: Oscillating [2] - Soda Ash: Oscillating weakly [2] Ferrosilicon Manganese and Ferrosilicon Market Analysis - Ferrosilicon Manganese: The ferrosilicon manganese futures slightly corrected yesterday. The market sentiment was mainly wait - and - see, and the overall price was firm. The price in the northern market was 5,630 - 5,680 yuan/ton, and in the southern market, it was about 5,650 - 5,700 yuan/ton. The ferrosilicon manganese output remained stable, the hot metal output rebounded, and the overall demand for ferrosilicon manganese maintained resilience. The inventory of ferrosilicon manganese manufacturers and registered warehouse receipts were at medium - to - high levels, suppressing the price of ferrosilicon manganese. The shipment from the Australian end of manganese ore has basically recovered [3] - Ferrosilicon: The ferrosilicon futures oscillated strongly yesterday. The market sentiment in the ferrosilicon spot market was okay, and the price of ferrosilicon was running steadily and strongly. The ex - factory price of 72 - grade ferrosilicon in the main production area was 5,400 - 5,600 yuan/ton, and the price of 75 - grade ferrosilicon was reported at 5,700 - 5,800 yuan/ton. The output increased month - on - month, the demand slightly decreased, and the factory inventory was at a medium - to - high level. In the short term, the market sentiment improved, and the price fluctuated following the sector. In the long term, the ferrosilicon production capacity is relatively loose [3] Strategy - Ferrosilicon Manganese: Oscillating [4] - Ferrosilicon: Oscillating [4]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry or Company Involved - The notes primarily discuss the overall market trends and specific sectors within the Chinese economy, including industrial metals, manufacturing, military, consumer goods, innovative pharmaceuticals, financial services, and public utilities. Core Points and Arguments 1. **Earnings Disclosure Timeline**: Companies are expected to disclose their earnings forecasts by July 15, with subsequent disclosures impacting market trading dynamics. The earnings reporting periods include annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reports, with the latter being less impactful on market trading compared to annual and semi-annual reports [1] 2. **Economic Recovery**: The current state of the domestic economy is characterized by a slow recovery in the financial chain, with overall economic growth being decent. The overall EPS for the A-share market may require more time to improve, suggesting a focus on structural economic trends [2][3] 3. **Industrial Metals Demand**: The demand for industrial metals is supported by the rapid development of sectors such as renewable energy and AI computing, leading to price increases and improved earnings for these metals [3][4] 4. **Manufacturing Sector Growth**: The manufacturing sector, particularly in wind power and exports of motorcycles and inverters, is experiencing high growth rates. The demand from emerging markets, especially Southeast Asia and South America, is driving this growth [4][5] 5. **Military Industry Outlook**: The military sector is expected to see continuous improvement in orders, supported by both domestic and international demand. This sector is highlighted for its potential earnings elasticity [6][7] 6. **Consumer Goods Performance**: The consumer goods sector, particularly in categories supported by government subsidies, has shown strong growth. Categories such as home appliances and communication equipment have experienced significant increases in sales [8] 7. **Innovative Pharmaceuticals**: The innovative pharmaceutical sector is benefiting from favorable policies and a surge in commercial opportunities. The second quarter has seen a significant increase in orders from Chinese pharmaceutical companies [9][10] 8. **Insurance Sector Dynamics**: The insurance sector is seeing improvements in both liability and asset sides, with premium income rising and investment returns being favorable. The demand for bank stocks as a stable investment is also noted [11] 9. **Investment Banking Recovery**: The investment banking sector is experiencing a recovery, with an increase in IPOs and fundraising activities. The number of IPOs reached 24, raising over 20 billion, significantly higher than the previous year [12] 10. **Emerging Technologies and Gaming**: The demand for computing power is expected to grow significantly, particularly in the AI sector, while the gaming industry continues to expand, with mobile game revenues increasing by 12% year-on-year [13][14][15] 11. **Public Utilities Focus**: Investors are advised to pay attention to the public utilities sector, particularly in electricity generation, with a focus on thermal power [15] Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content - The notes emphasize the importance of structural economic trends and specific sectors that are likely to drive market performance in the near future. The focus on emerging markets and technological advancements indicates potential investment opportunities that may not be immediately apparent [2][4][6][9][12]