Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The current supply - demand outlook for ethylene glycol remains weak, but due to the boost from macro - sentiment, ethylene glycol is expected to show a slight upward trend [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - On the 23rd, the opening price of the main ethylene glycol futures contract was 4060 yuan/ton, the highest was 4119 yuan/ton, the lowest was 4052 yuan/ton, the settlement price was 4086 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 4095 yuan/ton, up 62 yuan from the previous trading day's settlement price. The total trading volume was 188,925 lots, and the open interest was 334,305 lots. The EG2601 contract closed at 4095 yuan/ton, up 62 yuan, with an open interest of 334,305 lots, a decrease of 11,222 lots. The EG2605 contract closed at 4163 yuan/ton, up 52 yuan, with an open interest of 18,730 lots, an increase of 1,853 lots [7]. 3.2 Industry News - Last week, the operating rate of US refineries increased, boosting crude oil demand. After three consecutive weeks of inventory growth, crude oil inventories declined, and international oil prices continued to rise. On Wednesday (October 22), the settlement price of the December 2025 West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $58.50 per barrel, up $1.26 or 2.20% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $57.34 - $59.83. The settlement price of the December 2025 Brent crude oil futures on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $62.59 per barrel, up $1.27 or 2.07% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $61.38 - $64.17 [8]. - In the Zhangjiagang ethylene glycol market, the spot (October bottom) negotiation price this week was 4189 - 4190 yuan/ton, up 79.5 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The negotiation price before November 7 was 4168 - 4170 yuan/ton, and the negotiation price for late November was 4168 - 4173 yuan/ton. The basis of the current spot (October bottom) was at a premium of 94 - 95 yuan/ton compared to EG2601, the basis before November 7 was at a premium of 73 - 75 yuan/ton compared to EG2601, and the basis for late November was at a premium of 73 - 78 yuan/ton compared to EG2601 [8]. - The inventory of liquid ports in East China showed a downward trend, decreasing by 0.27 million tons or 0.14% compared to the previous period. The breakdown of inventory changes was as follows: ethylene glycol decreased by 2.30 million tons, methanol increased by 1.20 million tons, styrene decreased by 0.05 million tons, pure benzene increased by 1.20 million tons, diethylene glycol decreased by 0.43 million tons, toluene increased by 0.76 million tons, and xylene decreased by 0.65 million tons [8]. 3.3 Data Overview The report provides multiple data charts, including the PTA - MEG price difference, MEG price, MEG futures price, futures - spot price difference, international crude oil futures main contract closing price, raw material price index (ethylene), MEG downstream product price, and MEG downstream product inventory, with data sources from Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [10][15][16][18].

Report Information - Report Name: PTA Daily Report [1] - Date: August 15, 2025 [2] Core View - The PTA market is expected to be weak as crude oil rebounds weakly, PTA supply is sufficient, downstream polyester sales are generally dull, and market confidence is insufficient [6] Market Review and Operation Suggestions - On the 14th, the closing price of the PTA main futures contract TA2509 was 4,640 yuan/ton, down 66 yuan/ton or 1.40%. The settlement price was 4,664 yuan/ton, and the daily position was reduced by 62,460 lots. The closing price of TA2601 was 4,666 yuan/ton, down 74 yuan/ton. The trading volume of TA2509 was 342,285 lots, a decrease of 62,460 lots, while the trading volume of TA2601 was 527,922 lots, an increase of 123,308 lots [6] Industry News - The International Energy Agency raised its supply forecasts for this year and next and lowered its demand growth forecast. After data showed an unexpected increase in US crude oil inventories last week, international oil prices fell for the second consecutive day. However, the decline narrowed after the US Treasury Secretary said that Trump could use sanctions in his meeting with Putin. On Wednesday (August 13), the settlement price of the September 2025 West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $62.65 per barrel, down $0.52 or 0.82% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $61.94 - $63.38. The settlement price of the October 2025 Brent crude oil futures on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $65.63 per barrel, down $0.49 or 0.74% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $65.01 - $66.33 [7] - The assessed price of PX in the Chinese market was $823 - $825 per ton, down $8 per ton from the previous trading day. The assessed price of PX in the South Korean market was $803 - $805 per ton, also down $8 per ton from the previous trading day. Against the backdrop of tense geopolitical relations, international oil prices continued to run weakly, resulting in insufficient cost momentum for PX. There was one transaction on the day, with any October shipment sold at $824 per ton [7] - The PTA price in the East China market was 4,654 yuan/ton, down 39 yuan/ton. The average daily negotiation basis was at a discount of 14 yuan/ton to the futures contract 2509, down 1 yuan/ton [7] Data Overview - The report includes various data charts such as PTA futures price summary, spot-futures price difference, international crude oil futures main contract closing price, upstream raw material spot price, PX price, MEG price, PTA processing margin, TA5 - 9 spread, PTA warehouse receipt quantity, polyester factory load rate, PTA downstream product price, and PTA downstream product inventory, with data sources from Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [11][13][17]

Industry Performance - Major liquor companies held earnings briefings to address investor concerns regarding performance, dividend plans, channel inventory, and product pricing [1] - Budweiser APAC reported a 18.47% year-on-year decrease in profit for Q1 2025, with a total sales volume of approximately 1.974 billion liters, down 6.1% [1] - Gu Yue Long Shan aims for over 6% growth in liquor sales and over 3% growth in profits by 2025, focusing on high-end, youth-oriented, global, and digital development strategies [2] - Moutai's tourism division announced a celebrity endorsement, leading to increased sales of its products [3][5] Company Strategies - Wuliangye reported low channel inventory and stable market prices, with a 30% year-on-year increase in sales on its official flagship store [6] - Jinshiyuan is reallocating resources to enhance its presence in surrounding markets, with a significant increase in its sales team [7] - Qingdao Beer plans to acquire 100% of Jimo Yellow Wine for 665 million yuan, indicating a move towards diversification [8][9] - Chongqing Beer is focusing on expanding non-drinking channels and has launched nearly 10 new products across multiple brands [9] Market Trends - The liquor industry in Yibin saw a 3.3% increase in value added in Q1 2025, while Jiangsu's white liquor production declined by 8.4% [11][12] - The EU's total alcohol beverage export value for 2024 is projected at 29.8 billion euros, with wine being the largest segment [14] Corporate Changes - Moutai's cultural tourism division has undergone leadership changes, with new appointments in key positions [14]