Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Supply - side production cuts are accelerating the destocking of steel products, while inflation shows signs of the decline in pork prices slowing down. [1][2] Summary by Directory 1. Economic Growth: Supply - side Production Cuts Accelerate Steel Destocking 1.1 Production: Limited Increment in Power Plant Daily Consumption - Power plant daily consumption has limited increment. On November 25, the average daily consumption of 6 major power - generating groups was 79.3 tons, down 1.3% from November 18. On November 18, the daily consumption of power plants in eight southern provinces was 186 tons, up 3.3% from November 11. [4][11] - The blast furnace operating rate has been declining this month. On November 21, the national blast furnace operating rate was 82.2%, down 0.6 percentage points from November 14; the capacity utilization rate was 88.6%, down 0.3 percentage points from November 14. The blast furnace operating rate of Tangshan steel mills remained flat at 91.2% compared to November 14. [4][15] - The tire operating rate has declined. On November 20, the operating rate of truck all - steel tires was 61.3%, down 3.2 percentage points from November 13; the operating rate of car semi - steel tires was 71.1%, down 2.6 percentage points from November 13. The operating rate of looms in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions continued to decline. [4][17] 1.2 Demand: Supply - side Production Cuts Accelerate Steel Destocking - The sales volume of new homes in 30 cities has improved month - on - month. From November 1 - 25, the average daily sales area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 243,000 square meters, up 11.9% from the same period in October, but down 30.4% from the same period last November, 20.1% from the same period in 2023, and 35.9% from the same period in 2022. [4][23] - The retail sales of the auto market have improved week by week. In November, retail sales were down 11% year - on - year, and wholesale sales were down 8% year - on - year. [4][27] - Steel prices fluctuated within a narrow range. On November 25, the prices of rebar, wire rod, hot - rolled coil, and cold - rolled coil changed by + 0.6%, - 0.3%, + 1.5%, and - 0.1% respectively compared to November 18. [4][32] - Cement prices remained stable. On November 25, the national cement price index remained flat compared to November 18. Cement prices in the East China and Yangtze River regions fell by 0.7%. [4][33] - Glass prices fluctuated strongly. On November 26, the active glass futures contract price was 1,026 yuan/ton, up 1.1% from November 19. [4][38] - The container shipping freight index showed a pattern of near - term decline and long - term increase. On November 21, the CCFI index rose 2.6% compared to November 14, while the SCFI index fell 4.0%. [4][40] 2. Inflation: The Decline in Pork Prices Slows Down 2.1 CPI: The Decline in Pork Prices Slows Down - The decline in pork prices slowed down. On November 26, the average wholesale price of pork was 17.9 yuan/kg, down 0.3% from November 19. [4][46] - The agricultural product price index rose moderately. On November 26, the agricultural product wholesale price index rose 0.6% compared to November 18. By variety, fruits (+ 2.8%) > vegetables (+ 1.4%) > mutton (+ 1.3%) > pork (- 0.3%) > eggs (- 0.5%) > chicken (- 0.7%) > beef (- 1.0%). [4][53] 2.2 PPI: Oil Prices Declined Weakly - Oil prices declined weakly. On November 25, the spot prices of Brent and WTI crude oil were 63.2 and 58.0 dollars/barrel respectively, down 0.6% and 4.6% from November 18. [4][56] - Copper and aluminum prices rose. On November 25, the prices of LME 3 - month copper and aluminum rose 1.5% and 1.0% respectively compared to November 18. [4][61] - The decline of the domestic commodity index narrowed month - on - month. On November 25, the Nanhua industrial products index fell 0.6% compared to November 18, and the CRB index fell 0.7%. [4][61] - Most industrial product prices fell month - on - month in November. The prices of steam coal and wire rod rose month - on - month, while other industrial product prices fell. The year - on - year decline of most industrial product prices converged, except for cement and glass. [63]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cautiously bullish: Crude oil, LPG, PX, PTA, ethylene glycol, natural gas, asphalt [1][2][5] - Bearish rebound: L, PP, PVC [1] - Cautiously bearish: Methanol, urea [2] - Bearish consolidation: Glass, soda ash [5] 2. Core Views of the Report - The report provides investment outlooks and strategies for various energy and chemical products, considering factors such as geopolitical events, supply - demand dynamics, and cost fluctuations. For example, geopolitical tensions and macro - factors are driving short - term price rebounds in some products, while long - term supply - demand imbalances may lead to price declines [1][7]. 3. Summaries Based on Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Performance**: Overnight international oil prices rose significantly, with WTI up 5.62%, Brent up 4.31%, and SC up 2.76% [6]. - **Basic Logic**: Short - term geopolitical tensions in South America and new sanctions on Russia have led to a price rebound, but the core driver is the supply surplus in the off - season, and the oil price center is expected to continue to decline [7]. - **Fundamentals**: Supply is affected by sanctions on Russian oil companies; demand growth is expected to slow; and US commercial crude inventories decreased last week [8]. - **Strategy**: Hold previous short positions, buy call options to control risks, and also buy put options. Pay attention to the SC range of [465 - 475] [9]. LPG - **Market Performance**: On October 23, the PG main contract closed at 4204 yuan/ton, up 1.79% [11][12]. - **Basic Logic**: It follows the cost of crude oil. Supply has decreased slightly, demand has improved, and port inventories have declined [13]. - **Strategy**: Buy put options. Pay attention to the PG range of [4200 - 4300] [14]. L - **Market Performance**: The L2601 contract closed at 6999 yuan/ton [16][17]. - **Basic Logic**: Spot prices have not kept up, the basis has weakened, and it rebounds weakly following the cost. Supply is expected to be loose, and demand has limited restocking motivation [18]. - **Strategy**: Industries should sell hedges at high prices. Short - term short positions can be reduced, and wait for the rebound to enter short positions. Pay attention to the L range of [6900 - 7050] [18]. PP - **Market Performance**: The PP2601 contract closed at 6691 yuan/ton [21][22]. - **Basic Logic**: Spot prices have not kept up, the basis has weakened, and the supply - demand situation is weak. Oil prices may continue to fall, and cost support is insufficient [23]. - **Strategy**: Industries should sell hedges at high prices. Short - term short positions can be reduced, and wait for the rebound to enter short positions. Pay attention to the PP range of [6600 - 6800] [23]. PVC - **Market Performance**: The V2601 contract closed at 4719 yuan/ton [25][26]. - **Basic Logic**: Social inventories are high, but there is an expectation of increased exports. New production capacity has been mostly released, and attention should be paid to potential production cuts [27]. - **Strategy**: Industries should hedge at high prices. Short - term light - position participation in the rebound is recommended. Pay attention to the V range of [4600 - 4800] [27]. PX - **Basic Logic**: Supply from domestic and overseas plants has decreased slightly, demand is expected to improve, and cost is supported by the short - term oil price rebound [28]. - **Strategy**: Close short positions at low valuations and look for opportunities to short at high prices. Pay attention to the PX range of [6520 - 6600] [29]. PTA - **Market Performance**: The TA01 contract closed at 4402 yuan/ton [30]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply is expected to increase with planned plant overhauls and new plant startups. Terminal demand has slightly improved, but there is a high inventory build - up pressure from October to November. It follows the cost and fluctuates weakly [31]. - **Strategy**: Close short positions at low valuations and look for opportunities to short at high prices. Pay attention to the TA range of [4520 - 4580] [32]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Performance**: The EG01 contract closed at 4085 yuan/ton [33]. - **Basic Logic**: Domestic plants have increased production, overseas plants have slightly decreased production, and inventories have increased slightly. It has limited upward momentum and follows the cost [34]. - **Strategy**: Partially close short positions and look for opportunities to short on rebounds. Pay attention to the EG range of [4060 - 4140] [35]. Methanol - **Market Performance**: The MA01 contract closed at 2272 yuan/ton [36]. - **Basic Logic**: High inventories suppress spot prices. Supply pressure is high, and demand lacks significant positive factors. Cost support is weak [37]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions cautiously and look for opportunities to go long on the 01 contract at low prices [37]. Urea - **Market Performance**: The UR01 contract closed at 1602 yuan/ton [40]. - **Basic Logic**: Supply is relatively loose, demand is weak domestically but exports are good. Inventories are accumulating, and cost support exists [41]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions cautiously, but consider light - position long - term long positions due to low valuations. Pay attention to the UR range of [1615 - 1645] [43]. Natural Gas - **Basic Logic**: With the decrease in temperature, demand is expected to increase, but supply is also sufficient. Short - term geopolitical factors should be monitored [5]. - **Strategy**: Not mentioned in the report. Asphalt - **Basic Logic**: Supply - demand is relatively loose, and cost is affected by geopolitical factors. Current valuations are high [5]. - **Strategy**: Buy put options [5]. Glass - **Basic Logic**: Post - holiday inventories have increased counter - seasonally, domestic demand is weak, and supply is under pressure [5]. - **Strategy**: Be cautious in short - term trading due to capital games, and be bearish on medium - term rebounds [5]. Soda Ash - **Basic Logic**: Inventories are high, supply is expected to decrease slightly, and demand is mainly for rigid needs [5]. - **Strategy**: Industries should hedge at high prices, and be bearish on medium - to - long - term rebounds. Hold long positions in the soda - glass spread [5].