1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core Views of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet expanding, short - term oil prices should not be overly bearish. A range - trading strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but the current oil prices need to test OPEC's export price - support willingness, and short - term wait - and - see is recommended [3]. - For methanol, high port inventories suppress prices. Overseas开工 remains high, arrivals are at a high level, and port inventories are rising. Coal prices are strong, squeezing enterprise profits and causing a slight decline in enterprise开工. Demand is weak overall, and there is a risk of price decline, so it is recommended to wait and see [6]. - For urea, the market is sensitive to bullish news. Domestic demand lacks support, and supply is high. New export policies improve the market atmosphere, and inventories are being depleted at a high level. The downside space is relatively limited, and it is expected to bottom out through oscillations [9]. - For rubber, a neutral approach is adopted, and short - term trading with quick entry and exit is recommended. A partial position can be established for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [13]. - For PVC, the enterprise's comprehensive profit is at a low level, but supply is high, and new devices are about to be put into operation. Demand is under pressure, and export prospects are poor. There is a risk of inventory accumulation, and short - term valuation is low. A short - selling strategy on rallies can be considered in the medium term [15]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the BZN spread has room for upward repair. Port inventories are being depleted, and styrene prices may stop falling in the short term [18]. - For polyethylene, OPEC +'s plan to suspend production growth may lead to a bottoming of crude oil prices. Polyethylene's valuation has limited downward space, but high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. Supply is limited, and demand is picking up seasonally. Prices are expected to oscillate at a low level [21]. - For polypropylene, the cost side sees a potential increase in global oil inventories, and supply pressure is high. Demand is picking up slightly, and overall inventories are high. There is no prominent short - term contradiction, and prices may be supported in Q1 2026 [24]. - For PX, it is expected to see a slight inventory build - up in November, but there is support from aromatics blending into gasoline and the long - term supply - demand structure. Pay attention to the opportunity of mid - term valuation increase [27]. - For PTA, supply is expected to increase with new device launches, and inventories are expected to accumulate in November. Demand is expected to remain high but has limited room for improvement. Pay attention to the opportunity of PTA strengthening driven by the mid - term increase in PXN [30]. - For ethylene glycol, domestic supply is high, imports are increasing, and inventories are expected to accumulate in Q4. Valuation is relatively low, and a short - selling strategy on rallies is recommended [32]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE's main crude oil futures rose 3.00 yuan/barrel, or 0.66%, to 457.40 yuan/barrel. European ARA weekly data showed gasoline inventories decreased by 0.65 million barrels to 8.18 million barrels, diesel inventories increased by 0.65 million barrels to 17.05 million barrels, etc. [2] - **Strategy View**: Adopt a range - trading strategy of buying low and selling high, but wait and see in the short term to test OPEC's export price - support willingness [3] Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang decreased by 22, in Lunan by 10, and remained stable in Inner Mongolia. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 48 yuan to 2055 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 5. The 1 - 5 spread was - 3, reporting - 108 [5]. - **Strategy View**: High port inventories, high overseas开工, and weak demand lead to a risk of price decline. It is recommended to wait and see [6] Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong, Henan, and Hubei remained stable. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 6 yuan to 1652 yuan, and the basis was - 62. The 1 - 5 spread was - 2, reporting - 75 [8]. - **Strategy View**: The market is sensitive to news. Domestic supply exceeds demand, and new export policies improve the market. The downside space is limited, and it is expected to bottom out through oscillations [9] Rubber - **Market Information**: Macro risk appetite declined, and rubber prices oscillated and declined. Tyre factory开工 rates were neutral. China's natural rubber social inventories increased by 0.03 million tons to 105.63 million tons [11]. - **Strategy View**: Adopt a neutral approach, recommend short - term trading, and consider partial position establishment for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [13] PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract rose 22 yuan to 4608 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4520 (+10) yuan/ton, and the basis was - 88 (-12) yuan/ton. The overall开工 rate was 78.5%, a 2.2% decrease [13]. - **Strategy View**: The enterprise's comprehensive profit is low, supply is high, demand is poor, and exports are expected to weaken. A short - selling strategy on rallies can be considered in the medium term [15] Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost - side East China pure benzene price was 5375 yuan/ton, unchanged. The spot price of styrene rose 125 yuan/ton to 6450 yuan/ton. The BZN spread rose 20.12 yuan/ton to 106.87 yuan/ton [17]. - **Strategy View**: The BZN spread has room for upward repair, port inventories are being depleted, and styrene prices may stop falling in the short term [18] Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The futures price rose 35 yuan to 6853 yuan/ton, and the spot price remained unchanged. The upstream开工 rate was 83.72%, a 1.95% increase. Production enterprise inventories increased by 3.90 million tons to 52.92 million tons [20]. - **Strategy View**: OPEC +'s plan may lead to a bottoming of crude oil prices. Polyethylene's valuation has limited downward space, but high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. Prices are expected to oscillate at a low level [21] Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The futures price fell 6 yuan to 6474 yuan/ton, and the spot price remained unchanged. The upstream开工 rate was 80.82%, a 1.34% increase. Production enterprise inventories increased by 2.01 million tons to 62 million tons [23]. - **Strategy View**: The cost side sees a potential increase in global oil inventories, and supply pressure is high. Demand is picking up slightly, and overall inventories are high. There is no prominent short - term contradiction, and prices may be supported in Q1 2026 [24] PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract fell 30 yuan to 6806 yuan. China's PX开工 rate was 86.8%, a 3% decrease, and Asia's was 78.5%, a 1.7% decrease. PTA开工 rate was 75.7%, a 0.7% decrease [26]. - **Strategy View**: It is expected to see a slight inventory build - up in November, but there is support from aromatics blending into gasoline and the long - term supply - demand structure. Pay attention to the opportunity of mid - term valuation increase [27] PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract remained unchanged at 4700 yuan. The spot price in East China rose 70 yuan/ton to 4635 yuan. The PTA开工 rate was 75.7%, a 0.7% decrease, and the polyester开工 rate was 90.5%, a 0.8% decrease [28]. - **Strategy View**: Supply is expected to increase with new device launches, and inventories are expected to accumulate in November. Demand is expected to remain high but has limited room for improvement. Pay attention to the opportunity of PTA strengthening driven by the mid - term increase in PXN [30] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract rose 30 yuan to 3922 yuan. The spot price in East China rose 39 yuan to 3980 yuan. The supply - side开工 rate was 71.6%, a 0.9% decrease. Port inventories increased by 9.9 million tons to 66.1 million tons [31]. - **Strategy View**: Domestic supply is high, imports are increasing, and inventories are expected to accumulate in Q4. Valuation is relatively low, and a short - selling strategy on rallies is recommended [32]

Core Viewpoint - The Indian government's sudden withdrawal of BIS certification for 14 chemical products, including PTA and PVC, is expected to significantly impact the polyester and PVC industries, potentially reviving export growth and market dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Changes - On November 12, 2025, the Indian Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced the immediate cancellation of BIS certification for PTA, MEG, PSF, FDY, POY, and PVC homopolymer, which had been in place for nearly two years [1][2]. - The BIS certification process for PVC has undergone multiple delays, with the original certification requirements announced on February 26, 2024, and subsequently postponed several times until the final cancellation in November 2025 [2]. Group 2: Export Impact - The implementation of BIS certification had a drastic negative effect on PTA exports from China to India, plummeting from 960,000 tons in 2022 to 380,000 tons in 2024, representing a decline from 28% to 8% of total PTA exports [3]. - Polyester exports, particularly for PTA and polyester filament yarn, were significantly affected, with monthly exports of polyester filament yarn dropping from over 70,000 tons in September 2023 to approximately 160,000 tons for the entire year of 2024 [3]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - Despite the challenges in the Indian market, other Asian countries have shown increased demand, with China's total polyester exports reaching 10.23 million tons in the first nine months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16.3% [4]. - The cancellation of BIS certification is expected to eliminate key barriers to entry for Chinese polyester products, potentially reversing the decline in PTA exports and providing support to the domestic polyester industry facing oversupply pressures [5][6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts believe that while the immediate impact of the BIS certification cancellation is positive, the long-term growth of polyester exports will still depend on overall demand in the Indian market and competition from overseas suppliers [6]. - For PVC, the cancellation is seen as a stabilizing factor for exports to India, although there may be a temporary decline in export volumes due to previous "export rush" phenomena and seasonal factors [6][7].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Crude Oil - Despite concerns about crude oil supply glut, US government's end of shutdown and tightened sanctions on Russia led to a slight rebound in overnight oil prices. OPEC+ faces continuous production - increase pressure, with a weak fourth - quarter supply - demand outlook. EIA周报 shows significant increase in US crude production and large inventory growth, so oil prices remain under pressure. Short - term Brent may trade in the range of $60 - 66 per barrel, with a bearish view. Attention should be paid to substantial sanctions on Russia and the Russia - Ukraine geopolitical situation [2]. Polyolefins - PP shows both supply and demand increase. Supply rises due to fewer maintenance, and demand remains resilient in the automotive and home - appliance sectors, but there is slight inventory accumulation this week under new - capacity pressure. PE has weak supply and demand. Although unplanned maintenance eases supply pressure, import sources are abundant, and non - agricultural - film demand generally declines. There is inventory reduction this week, but port inventory remains high. The cost side has crude oil fluctuating and coal strengthening, with a slight repair in PDH profit. High inventory and cost support continue to compete, and market expectations are still weak [4]. Methanol - Delayed gas restrictions in Iran put significant pressure on the port methanol market. High inventory, combined with positive import profit from Iran, leads to continuous trading and weakening willingness to hold goods, resulting in price decline and stable basis. In the inland market, Baofeng continues external procurement, and Jiutai has unexpected maintenance, with subsequent increase in domestic production. Overseas gas restrictions are less than expected. On the demand side, multiple MTO units reduce load due to profit reasons, and traditional downstream purchases for rigid demand. The market currently trades on the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventory. The inventory problem of the 01 contract cannot be solved, and the weak reality will continue to be traded before gas restrictions in Iran [8]. Natural Rubber - On the supply side, there are still periodic rainfall disturbances in overseas production areas, but overall, a strong output is expected during the peak - production period, and raw - material prices have some downward space. Domestic production areas are gradually entering the output - reduction period, with firm domestic raw - material prices. On the demand side, some northern regions are entering the off - season in the month, with slower market sales, mainly digesting inventory and purchasing as needed. With market digestion, some replenish in small quantities in the middle of the month. In the short term, due to large macro fluctuations, rubber prices are expected to fluctuate. Follow the raw - material output in the peak - production period of major production areas and macro changes. If raw - material supply is smooth, prices may weaken; if not, rubber prices are expected to trade around 15,000 - 15,500 [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Caustic Soda**: Low - concentration caustic soda gets price support from increased inquiries from alumina plants, but overall, there is a lack of real positive factors. The caustic - soda industry still faces supply - demand pressure, with few maintenance enterprises and an increasing supply. The main downstream alumina price is weakening, with shrinking industry profit and increasing losses, so the main demand side provides weak support, suppressing caustic - soda prices. Although there may be periodic replenishment demand from middle - and downstream inventory consumption, prices are still under pressure due to increasing supply and weakening demand. The non - aluminum market is sluggish. It is expected that caustic - soda prices will trend down in the long run, but there is short - term support from downstream periodic demand. Track the rhythm and sustainability of downstream replenishment [12]. - **PVC**: The supply - demand surplus problem has not improved, with increasing supply pressure, weakening demand expectations, insufficient cost support, and no positive macro expectations. It is expected that prices will continue to weaken. On the demand side, major downstream sectors such as real estate are still weak, and product enterprises like profiles and pipes have limited new orders, mainly purchasing for rigid demand, which cannot provide continuous market support. In November - December, there will still be an impact from new production capacity. After the maintenance of Inner Mongolia Sanlian, Qilu Petrochemical, and Inner Mongolia Junzheng ends next week, production is expected to increase. From November to January of the next year is the traditional off - season, with reduced outdoor construction in the north, and overall real - estate demand decline is a negative factor. The situation of anti - dumping duties in India is unclear, and exports are mainly in a wait - and - see state. The supply - demand surplus persists, and prices are not optimistic, expected to continue weakening at the bottom [12]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Soda Ash**: Recently, with the previous price decline, middle - and downstream buyers have increased purchases, leading to a rebound in the futures price. However, the overall surplus situation is still prominent. Fundamentally, weekly production remains at a high level of around 750,000 tons, with obvious surplus compared to current rigid demand. Manufacturer inventory has been transferred to the middle - and downstream, and trade inventory continues to rise. In the medium term, there is no expectation of significant downstream capacity increase, so the overall demand for soda ash will continue the previous rigid - demand pattern. Without actual capacity exit or load reduction, the supply - demand situation will face further pressure. Track macro fluctuations and soda - ash plant load - adjustment situations. The supply - demand outlook is bearish. Short - term operation should be on the sidelines, and wait for opportunities to short on rebounds [13]. - **Glass**: Sales have weakened significantly, and the sales - to - production ratio has fallen below 100% in recent days. Although four production lines in the Shahe area were cold - repaired last week, there will be production - line restart and ignition, adding about 3,650 tons of daily capacity, which will put pressure on the supply side. The latest deep - processing order days have slightly improved, and there is still some rigid demand support in November as it is the year - end rush season. However, in the long - term, at the end of the peak season, there are concerns about future demand sustainability. As the temperature drops in the north, outdoor construction will stop, and glass prices will face pressure after December. The real - estate industry is still in the bottom cycle, with significant reduction in construction volume. The industry needs capacity exit to solve the surplus problem. The high sales - to - production ratio of spot has ended, and glass is expected to be weak in the short term [13]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: Currently, Asian and domestic PX loads remain high. In the short - term, PTA load is maintained, and the previous terminal and polyester demand was better than expected. With low polyester inventory, load is expected to remain relatively high from November to December. PX demand still has short - term support. Yesterday, PX showed a strong trend due to the lifting of India's BIS certification and the start of the Asia - America aromatics arbitrage. However, limited by weak overall oil - price support and expected weakening of terminal demand in the industry chain, the PX rebound space is restricted. Short - term PX short positions should be avoided [14]. - **PTA**: There are still many PTA plant maintenance plans in November. The previous terminal and polyester demand was better than expected. With low polyester inventory, load is expected to remain relatively high in November - December. The supply - demand balance in November is expected to be tight, but it will be loose from December to the first quarter of next year. Yesterday, PTA showed a strong trend due to the cancellation of India's BIS certification and PX transfer - demand news, but the spot - market negotiation atmosphere was dull, and the basis was still weak. The PTA rebound space is restricted. Short - term TA should pay attention to the $4800 pressure level, and short positions should be avoided. TA1 - 5 can be treated as a rolling reverse spread [14]. - **Ethylene Glycol (EG)**: Recently, some coal - based EG plants are under maintenance, but Jinghai Petrochemical's plant has restarted production. Previously - maintained coal - based plants plan to restart in the middle - and late - November. Domestic supply remains high, and North American EG load has reached a high level. Middle - East supply shows no reduction, and overseas shipments are concentrated in January. Currently, polyester load is declining, and due to the high expected inventory accumulation in November - December, EG is under pressure. Hold out - of - the - money call options on EG2601 with a strike price of no less than 4100; go for reverse spreads on EG1 - 5 at high prices [14]. - **Short - fiber**: Currently, short - fiber factories have low inventory levels and reasonable processing fees, so short - fiber supply remains relatively high. In November, there is an expected seasonal weakening of terminal demand. Yesterday, the cancellation of India's BIS certification made raw - material PTA stronger, but it mainly benefited PTA and long - fiber, having relatively little impact on short - fiber. In the short - term, due to the weak supply - demand expectation, the short - fiber rebound space is restricted, and processing fees are expected to be compressed. The strategy is the same as PTA for single - side trading; the processing fee on the disk fluctuates in the range of 800 - 1100, and short positions should be taken at high prices [14]. - **Bottle - grade polyester chips**: In mid - November, the Huarun plant has both maintenance and restart. According to Longzhong Information, the commissioning of Dongying Fuhai's new plant is postponed, and domestic supply changes little. Considering the November market off - season, soft - drink and catering demand decline slightly, and demand provides insufficient support for bottle - grade chips. The supply - demand situation remains loose. Bottle - grade chips' social inventory is likely to enter the seasonal inventory - accumulation phase, with prices fluctuating with the cost side. Processing fees are limitedly boosted by supply - demand and change with raw - material costs. The strategy for single - side trading is the same as PTA; the main - contract processing fee on the disk is expected to fluctuate in the range of 300 - 450 yuan per ton [14]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Pure Benzene**: There are new capacity commissioning, plant restart, and planned/unplanned maintenance expectations for pure benzene recently, but overall domestic supply may remain loose. On the demand side, some loss - making downstream products have production - reduction and price - protection expectations, so demand support is limited. Although East - China port inventory decreased this week, supply pressure remains. There is an expected amount of imports from November to December, but the US - Asia arbitrage window and gasoline - blending may disrupt market sentiment, and the actual impact needs further consideration. With weak crude - oil supply - demand expectations, cost support is limited, and the rebound space is restricted. Follow plant changes. In the short - term, BZ2603 has weak self - driving force, pay attention to the 5640 pressure level, and be cautious about chasing up [16]. - **Styrene**: Two new styrene plants are operating stably, and previously - shut - down plants have restarted. There are also expected planned/unplanned maintenance in the near future, so overall supply may remain stable. Downstream EPS enters the seasonal off - season and reduces its operating rate due to high product inventory. PS has new plant commissioning and restart, and ABS remains stable. Overall demand changes little. Although inventory decreased this week, it is still at a high level, restricting the upside. Overseas and plant accidents may disrupt the domestic market. Overall, styrene supply - demand is expected to be in a tight balance, with insufficient price - driving force. Follow plant restart and production - reduction situations and cost changes. In the short - term, EB12 price may fluctuate with the cost side [16]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Price Changes**: On November 13, Brent was at $63.01, up $0.30 (0.48%) from the previous day; WTI was at $58.69, up $0.20 (0.34%). Most refined - oil products also had price changes. For example, NYM RBOB was at 195.97, up 0.43 (0.22%); ICE Gasoil was at $697.75, down $27.00 ( - 3.73%) [2]. - **Crack Spreads**: Most crack spreads decreased. For example, US gasoline crack spread was at 23.62, down 0.02 ( - 0.08%); Singapore diesel crack spread was at 27.71, down 1.02 ( - 3.55%) [2]. Polyolefins - **Price and Spread Changes**: L2601 closed at 6818, up 30 (0.44%); PP2601 closed at 6480, up 20 (0.31%). L15 spread was at - 75, up 1 (1.32%); PP15 spread was at - 97, up 15 (13.39%) [4]. - **Inventory and开工率**: PE enterprise inventory was at 52.9, up 3.9 (7.96%); PP enterprise inventory was at 62.0, up 2.01 (3.35%). PE device operating rate was at 83.1%, up 0.55 (0.66%); PP device operating rate was at 79.6%, up 1.77 (2.28%) [4]. Methanol - **Price and Basis Changes**: MA2601 closed at 2103, down 5 ( - 0.24%); MA15 spread was at - 105, down 2 (1.94%); Taicang basis was at - 29, up 11 ( - 27.50%) [6]. - **Inventory and开工率**: Methanol enterprise inventory was at 36.925, down 1.72 ( - 4.44%); methanol port inventory was at 154.4, up 2.65 (1.75%). Upstream domestic enterprise operating rate was at 76.54%, up 0.45 (0.59%); downstream external - procurement MTO device operating rate was at 82.96%, down 2.02 ( - 2.38%) [7][8]. Natural Rubber - **Price and Spread Changes**: Yunnan state - owned whole - latex (SCRWF) was at 14800, up 50 (0.34%); 9 - 1 spread was at 125, down 10 ( - 7.41%); 1 - 5 spread was at - 85, down 5 ( - 6.25%) [11]. - **Production and开工率**: September Thailand production was at 477.50, down 26.00 ( - 5.45%); September Indonesia production was at 195.00, down 3.40 ( - 1.71%). Tire semi - steel tire operating rate was at 73.68%, up 0.01; tire full - steel tire operating rate was at 64.50%, down 0.96 [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Price and Spread Changes**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda converted price was at 2468.8, unchanged; SH2601 was at 2337.0, down 7.0 ( - 0.3%); V2605 - V2601 was at 307.0, up 5.0 ( - 1.7%) [12]. - **开工率 and Inventory**: Caustic - soda industry operating rate was at 89.9%, up 1.5 (1.7%); PVC total operating rate was at 79.3%, up 2.2 (2.8%). Liquid caustic soda East - China factory inventory was at 21.5, down 0.8 ( - 3.5%); PVC total social inventory was at 54.6, up 0.1 (0.2%) [12]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Price and Spread Changes**: North - China glass quote was at 1110, unchanged; North - China soda - ash quote was at 1300, unchanged. Glass2601 was at 1056, up 7 (0.67%); Soda - ash2601 was at 1239, up 25.0 (2.06%) [13]. - **Supply and Inventory**: Soda - ash operating rate was at 86.89%, down 0.02 ( - 1.72%); soda - ash weekly production was at 75.76, down 1.3 ( - 1.71%). Glass factory inventory was at 6579.00, up 296.6 (4.72%); soda - ash factory inventory was at 170.20, up 4.2 (2.54%) [13]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Price and Spread Changes**: Brent crude (January) was at $63.01, up $0.30 (0.5%); POY150/48 price was at 6570, down 10 ( - 0.2%); PX - crude spread was at 366, down 1 ( - 0.3%) [14]. - **开工率 Changes**: PTA operating rate was at 76.4%, down 1.6 ( - 2.1%); MEG comprehensive operating rate was at 76.2%, down 3.8 ( - 4.9%); polyester comprehensive operating rate was at 91.3%, down 0.4 ( - 0.4%) [14

Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the text regarding the report industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has completely dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, short - term excessive bearishness on oil prices is not advisable. A low - buy and high - sell range strategy is maintained, but currently, it is recommended to wait and see to verify OPEC's export price - support intention when oil prices fall [2]. - For methanol, high port inventories are suppressing prices. Overseas production remains high, and the previous expected benefits from early overseas shutdowns have been disproven. With coal prices strong and enterprise profits declining, supply pressure persists while demand is weak. It is recommended to wait and see as prices may fall further [4]. - For urea, the market is sensitive to positive news due to large internal - external price differences and low domestic prices. Domestic demand lacks support, and supply is high. New export policies may improve the market atmosphere, and it is expected to bottom out with limited downside [7]. - For rubber, there are different views from bulls and bears. Bulls focus on factors like limited production in Southeast Asia, seasonal trends, and improved Chinese demand, while bears are concerned about uncertain macro - expectations and weak demand. It is recommended to trade short - term with a neutral mindset and partially build a hedging position [9][10]. - For PVC, the supply is strong with low comprehensive enterprise profits and high production. Domestic demand is weak, and export expectations are poor. It is advisable to consider short - term short - selling opportunities [11]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the supply of benzene is relatively abundant, and the BZN spread has room for upward repair. The port inventory of styrene is decreasing, and prices may stop falling [16]. - For polyethylene, the price of crude oil may have bottomed out. The downward space for PE valuation is limited, but high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. It is expected to maintain low - level fluctuations [19]. - For polypropylene, the cost side may face supply surplus, and the supply pressure is high. With weak supply and demand and high inventory, it may be supported in the first quarter of next year [22]. - For PX, it is expected to slightly accumulate inventory in November, but it is supported by aromatics blending for gasoline and long - term supply - demand structure. It mainly follows crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for mid - term valuation increase [26]. - For PTA, it is expected to accumulate inventory in November due to new device launches. However, there may be opportunities for PTA to strengthen driven by an increase in PXN in the mid - term [28]. - For ethylene glycol, the supply is high, and inventory is expected to accumulate in the fourth quarter. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies [30]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE's main crude oil futures closed down 17.10 yuan/barrel, a 3.66% decline, at 449.50 yuan/barrel. Related refined oil futures also declined. Singapore's ESG oil product data showed gasoline and diesel inventories decreased, while fuel oil and total refined oil inventories increased [7]. - **Strategy**: Maintain a low - buy and high - sell range strategy, and currently, wait and see [2]. Methanol - **Market Information**: Taicang and Inner Mongolia prices were stable, and the 01 - contract on the futures market was down 5 yuan at 2103 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 31 [3]. - **Strategy**: High port inventories, strong coal prices, and weak demand. It is recommended to wait and see as prices may fall [4]. Urea - **Market Information**: Shandong's spot price was down 10, while Henan and Hubei were stable. The 01 - contract on the futures market was up 3 yuan at 1658 yuan, with a basis of - 68 [6]. - **Strategy**: Sensitive to positive news, high supply, and weak domestic demand. It is expected to bottom out with limited downside [7]. Rubber - **Market Information**: Rubber prices rebounded. The expiration of November warehouse receipts led to positive market expectations. The opening rates of tire factories were neutral, and export new - order expectations were not high [8][9]. - **Strategy**: Adopt a neutral mindset, trade short - term, and partially build a hedging position [10]. PVC - **Market Information**: The 01 - contract on the futures market was up 5 yuan at 4586 yuan, with a basis of - 76. Supply was high, and demand was weak, with factory and social inventories changing [10]. - **Strategy**: Strong supply, weak demand, and poor export expectations. Consider short - term short - selling opportunities [11]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The price of pure benzene was stable, while the price of styrene increased. The BZN spread was up, and the profit of non - integrated EB devices increased. Supply was under pressure, and demand was mixed [15]. - **Strategy**: The BZN spread has room for upward repair, and styrene prices may stop falling [16]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The futures price was up, and the spot price was stable. Supply was limited, and inventory was decreasing. Seasonal demand was emerging [18]. - **Strategy**: The price of crude oil may have bottomed out, and it is expected to maintain low - level fluctuations [19]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The futures price was up, and the spot price was stable. Supply pressure was high, and demand was gradually recovering [20]. - **Strategy**: With supply surplus on the cost side and high inventory, it may be supported in the first quarter of next year [22]. PX - **Market Information**: The 01 - contract on the futures market was up 62 yuan at 6836 yuan. PX load was high, and downstream PTA load was low. Inventory was expected to increase slightly [25]. - **Strategy**: It is expected to slightly accumulate inventory in November, mainly follow crude oil fluctuations, and there may be mid - term valuation increase opportunities [26]. PTA - **Market Information**: The 01 - contract on the futures market was up 30 yuan at 4700 yuan, and the spot price was down. Supply was expected to increase, and demand was stable but facing pressure [27]. - **Strategy**: Expected to accumulate inventory in November, but there may be opportunities for strengthening driven by PXN increase in the mid - term [28]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The 01 - contract on the futures market was up 1 yuan at 3892 yuan, and the spot price was down. Supply was high, and port inventory was increasing [29]. - **Strategy**: High supply and expected inventory accumulation in the fourth quarter. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies [30].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The global macro situation this week focuses on changes in US dollar liquidity. Although there is short - term tightness, it won't have a significant impact on major asset prices. There are two factors for improvement: marginal easing of monetary policy and normal release of funds in the TGA account when the US government resumes work [7]. - In October, China's export growth was weaker than expected, but there were more positive signs in inflation data, and consumer data may slightly exceed expectations [7]. - In November, the macro environment enters a vacuum period, and major assets may enter a short - term shock period. However, the overall allocation idea in the fourth quarter remains unchanged, and the macro environment is still favorable for risk assets. It is recommended to allocate major assets evenly in the fourth quarter, hold long positions in stock indices, non - ferrous metals (copper, lithium carbonate, aluminum, tin), and precious metals, and increase positions appropriately if there is a correction [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: The short - term tightness of US dollar liquidity won't have a large impact on major asset prices. Monetary policy is marginally easing, and the release of TGA account funds after the US government resumes work can relieve the short - term pressure [7]. - **Domestic Macro**: October's export growth was weaker than expected, but there were positive signs in inflation data, and consumer data may slightly exceed expectations [7]. - **Asset Views**: In November, major assets may enter a shock period. The overall allocation idea in the fourth quarter remains unchanged, and it is recommended to evenly allocate major assets, hold long positions in stock indices, non - ferrous metals, and precious metals, and increase positions if there is a correction [7]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial Sector - **Stock Index Futures**: Catalyzed by technology events, the growth style is active. There is a risk of overcrowding in small - cap funds, and the short - term trend is expected to be a volatile upward [8]. - **Stock Index Options**: The overall trading volume has slightly declined, and the short - term trend is expected to be volatile [8]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The bond market continues to be weak. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by policy, fundamental repair, and tariff factors [8]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Due to the easing of geopolitical and economic and trade situations, precious metals are in a phased adjustment. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by the US fundamentals, Fed's monetary policy, and global equity market trends [8]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The peak season in the third quarter has passed, and there is a lack of upward momentum. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, and attention should be paid to the rate of freight decline in September [8]. 3.2.4 Steel and Iron Ore - **Steel**: In the off - season, the fundamentals are under pressure, and the short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by the issuance of special bonds, steel exports, and iron - water production [8]. - **Iron Ore**: The short - term fundamentals are stable, and the short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by overseas mine production and shipment, domestic iron - water production, weather, port inventory, and policy [8]. 3.2.5 Black Building Materials - **Coke**: The game between coking and steel enterprises continues, and the short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by steel mill production, coking costs, and macro sentiment [8]. - **Coking Coal**: The market sentiment is weak, but the spot price is rising. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by steel mill production, coal mine safety inspections, and macro sentiment [8]. - **Silicon Iron**: The supply - demand driving force is limited, and it follows the valuation fluctuations of coal. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by raw material costs and steel procurement [8]. - **Manganese Silicon**: After the first - round steel procurement inquiry is announced, the price follows the decline of coking coal. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by cost prices and overseas quotes [8]. - **Glass**: Prices have been lowered in various regions, and downstream purchasing sentiment is weak. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by spot sales [8]. - **Soda Ash**: Supply exceeds demand, and cost - driven upward movement is limited. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by soda ash inventory [8]. - **Aluminum Oxide**: The fundamentals are still in an oversupply situation, and the price is under pressure. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by ore复产 and electrolytic aluminum复产 [8]. - **Aluminum**: The stock - futures linkage leads to an upward - volatile price. The short - term trend is expected to be a volatile upward, affected by macro risks, supply disruptions, and demand [8]. - **Zinc**: The export window is open, and the price is fluctuating at a high level. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by macro risks and zinc ore supply [8]. - **Lead**: Social inventory is slightly increasing, and the price is fluctuating. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by supply disruptions and battery exports [8]. - **Nickel**: Market sentiment is improving, and the price is fluctuating. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by macro and geopolitical changes, and Indonesian policies [8]. - **Stainless Steel**: Warehouse receipts are decreasing, and the price is fluctuating. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by Indonesian policies and demand growth [8]. - **Tin**: The inventory of Shanghai tin continues to decrease, and the price is fluctuating. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by the resumption of production in Wa State and demand improvement [8]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The supply in the southwest is rapidly decreasing, and the price is fluctuating. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by supply - side production cuts and photovoltaic installations [8]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The resumption of production expectation is fluctuating, and the price may fluctuate significantly. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by demand, supply disruptions, and technological breakthroughs [8]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: There is a lack of short - term driving forces, and the price is expected to be volatile, affected by OPEC+ production policies and the Middle East geopolitical situation [10]. - **LPG**: Refinery output has decreased, and import costs are under pressure. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by cost factors such as crude oil and overseas propane [10]. - **Asphalt**: The spot price in Shandong has stabilized, and the futures price is expected to be volatile, affected by sanctions and supply disruptions [10]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The futures price is volatile, and attention should be paid to the Russia - Ukraine conflict. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by geopolitics and crude oil prices [10]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The refined oil market is strong, and the price may be on a volatile upward trend, affected by crude oil prices [10]. - **Methanol**: High inventory suppresses the price, and overseas disturbances are not significant. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by the macro - energy situation and overseas developments [10]. - **Urea**: Export information boosts the spot market, and the futures price is expected to be volatile in the short term, affected by export quotas and coal prices [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The spot market is loose, and there is little hope of reversing the downward trend in the short term. The short - term trend is expected to be a volatile downward, affected by coal and oil prices, port inventory, and Sino - US trade friction [10]. - **PX**: The market sentiment is rational, and the processing fee is strongly supported by strong supply and demand. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by crude oil fluctuations and macro changes [10]. - **PTA**: The market sentiment is flat, and the basis is under pressure. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by crude oil fluctuations and macro changes [10]. - **Short - Fiber**: Consumers tend to buy on dips, and attention should be paid to the off - peak and peak season conversion. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by downstream yarn mill purchasing and peak - season demand [10]. - **Bottle Chips**: The market performance is flat, and it follows the cost passively. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by bottle - chip enterprise production cuts and new device commissioning [10]. - **Propylene**: Inventory needs time to be digested, and the price is expected to be on a volatile downward trend, affected by oil prices and the domestic macro situation [10]. - **PP**: Maintenance support is limited, and the price is expected to be on a volatile downward trend, affected by oil prices and domestic and overseas macro situations [10]. - **Plastic**: Downstream transactions have increased, but maintenance support is limited. The price is expected to be on a volatile downward trend, affected by oil prices and domestic and overseas macro situations [10]. - **Styrene**: There are still concerns about over - inventory, and the price is expected to be on a volatile downward trend, affected by oil prices, macro policies, and device operations [10]. - **PVC**: The weak reality suppresses the price, and it is expected to be volatile, affected by expectations, costs, and supply [10]. - **Caustic Soda**: With low valuation and weak expectations, the price is expected to be volatile, affected by market sentiment, production, and demand [10]. 3.2.7 Agriculture - **Oils and Fats**: Rapeseed oil is relatively strong, and attention should be paid to the effectiveness of upper - level technical resistance. The short - term trend is expected to be a volatile upward, affected by US soybean weather and Malaysian palm oil production and demand data [10]. - **Protein Meal**: US soybeans are testing the upper - level resistance, and it is recommended to hold reverse spreads on Dalian soybean meal. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by weather, domestic demand, macro factors, and Sino - US and Sino - Canadian trade wars [10]. - **Corn/Starch**: The market is in a short - term tight situation, and the price is expected to be volatile at a high level, affected by demand, macro factors, and weather [10]. - **Pigs**: Supply and demand are loose, and the price is weak. The short - term trend is expected to be a volatile downward, affected by breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies [10]. - **Natural Rubber**: With the approaching expiration of the November contract, there may be a pulse - like upward movement. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by production - area weather, raw material prices, and macro changes [10]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by crude oil fluctuations [10]. - **Cotton**: The price has slightly declined, and the short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by demand and inventory [10]. - **Sugar**: The price is fluctuating within a narrow range, and the short - term trend is expected to be a volatile downward, affected by imports and Brazilian production [10]. - **Pulp**: The market is dominated by funds, and the long - position advantage remains. The short - term trend is expected to be volatile, affected by macro - economic changes and US dollar - denominated quotes [10]. - **Double - Glued Paper**: In the tendering peak season, the price is expected to stabilize in November and be volatile, affected by production and sales, education policies, and paper - mill operations [10]. - **Logs**: In the de - inventory cycle, the price is expected to be volatile, affected by special port fees, shipment volume, and dispatch volume [10].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Polyester Industry - PX: In the short - term, it may fluctuate between 6200 - 6800. Suggest to reduce long positions on rallies and short above 6800 [1]. - PTA: It is expected to have a limited rebound, with short - term trading range between 4300 - 4800. Adopt a rolling reverse spread strategy for TA1 - 5 [1]. - Ethylene Glycol: Hold out - of - the - money call options with a strike price of no less than 4100 for EG2601 and conduct a high - level reverse spread for EG1 - 5 [1]. - Short Fiber: The rebound space is limited, and the processing fee may be compressed. The strategy is the same as PTA, and the processing fee on the disk may fluctuate between 800 - 1100 [1]. - Bottle Chip: PR follows the cost - end fluctuations, and the processing fee on the main contract disk is expected to fluctuate between 300 - 450 yuan/ton [1]. Methanol Industry The market is trading the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventory. Before the gas restriction in Iran, the 01 contract's inventory problem cannot be solved [2]. Polyolefin Industry PP and PE have differentiated fundamentals. PP shows both supply and demand growth but accumulates inventory slightly this week. PE has weak supply and demand, with high port inventory. The market outlook remains weak [5]. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - Soda Ash: The overall supply - demand pattern is bearish. In the short - term, it is advisable to wait and see, and look for opportunities to short on rebounds later [7]. - Glass: It is expected to be weak in the short - term. In the long - term, the industry needs capacity clearance to solve the over - supply problem [7]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - Caustic Soda: The price is expected to trend downwards in the long - term but may have short - term support from downstream demand. Monitor the downstream restocking rhythm [8]. - PVC: The supply - demand remains in an over - supply pattern, and the price is expected to continue the weak trend at the bottom [8]. Natural Rubber Industry In the short - term, the rubber price is expected to fluctuate. If the raw material output in the main production areas is smooth, there is further downside potential [9]. Crude Oil Industry The short - term oil price is expected to fluctuate within a range, with Brent crude oil likely to trade between 60 - 66 dollars per barrel [10]. Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry - Pure Benzene: The supply - demand is expected to be loose, and the price driver is weak. Short - term BZ2603 should be treated as short on rallies following the oil price [14]. - Styrene: The supply - demand may turn loose, and the price driver is insufficient. EB12 should be shorted on price rebounds [14]. 3. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Polyester Industry - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (January) rose 1.7% to 65.16 dollars per barrel, and WTI crude oil (December) rose 1.5% to 61.04 dollars per barrel. CFR Japan naphtha decreased by 0.3% to 703 dollars per ton [1]. - **Downstream Polyester Product Prices and Cash Flows**: POY150/48 price rose 0.7% to 6600 yuan/ton, and its cash flow increased by 146.1% [1]. - **PX - related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX decreased by 0.8% to 821 dollars per ton, and PX spot price (in RMB) decreased by 2.0% to 6706 yuan/ton [1]. - **PTA - related Prices and Spreads**: PTA East China spot price decreased by 0.1% to 4600 yuan/ton, and TA futures 2601 decreased by 1.2% to 4648 yuan/ton [1]. - **MEG - related Prices and Spreads**: MEG East China spot price decreased by 0.1% to 3981 yuan/ton, and EG futures 2601 decreased by 2.0% to 3875 yuan/ton [1]. - **Polyester Industry Chain Operating Rates**: Asian PX operating rate rose 2.1% to 80.2%, and PTA operating rate decreased by 1.6% to 76.4% [1]. Methanol Industry - **Methanol Prices and Spreads**: MA2601 closed at 2082 yuan/ton, down 0.90% from the previous day. The basis of Taicang decreased by 22.86% [2]. - **Methanol Inventory**: Methanol enterprise inventory increased by 2.75% to 38.641%, and methanol port inventory increased by 0.71% to 151.7 million tons [2]. - **Methanol Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The operating rate of domestic upstream enterprises rose 0.41% to 76.09%, and the operating rate of downstream MTO plants rose 1.09% to 84.98% [2]. Polyolefin Industry - **Polyolefin Prices and Spreads**: L2601 closed at 6760 yuan/ton, down 0.62% from the previous day. PP2601 closed at 6429 yuan/ton, down 0.79% [5]. - **PE and PP Inventory**: PE enterprise inventory increased by 17.84% to 49.0 million tons, and PP enterprise inventory increased by 0.81% to 60.0 million tons [5]. - **PE and PP Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: PE device operating rate rose 2.13% to 82.6%, and PP device operating rate rose 0.93% to 77.8% [5]. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - **Glass and Soda Ash Prices and Spreads**: Glass 2601 decreased by 2.02% to 1069 yuan/ton, and soda ash 2601 increased by 1.32% to 1226 yuan/ton [7]. - **Supply and Inventory**: Soda ash operating rate decreased by 1.72% to 86.89%, and glass factory inventory increased by 4.72% to 6579 million weight boxes [7]. - **Real Estate Data**: New construction area increased by 0.09% month - on - month, and sales area decreased by 6.50% [7]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - **PVC and Caustic Soda Prices and Spreads**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda (converted to 100%) remained unchanged at 2500 yuan/ton, and East China ethylene - based PVC market price decreased by 2.1% to 4600 yuan/ton [8]. - **Supply and Demand**: Caustic soda industry operating rate rose 1.7% to 89.9%, and PVC total operating rate rose 2.8% to 79.3% [8]. - **Inventory**: Liquid caustic soda East China factory inventory decreased by 3.5% to 21.5 million tons, and PVC total social inventory increased by 0.2% to 54.6 million tons [8]. Natural Rubber Industry - **Spot Prices and Basis**: Yunnan state - owned whole - latex rubber (SCRWF) in Shanghai rose 1.03% to 14700 yuan/ton, and the basis of whole - latex increased by 29.46% [9]. - **Production and Operating Rates**: Thailand's September production decreased by 5.45% to 451.50 million tons, and the operating rate of semi - steel tires for automobiles rose 0.26% to 73.67% [9]. - **Inventory Changes**: Bonded area inventory increased by 0.40% to 449455 tons, and natural rubber factory - warehouse futures inventory on the SHFE increased by 8.80% to 48586 tons [9]. Crude Oil Industry - **Crude Oil Prices and Spreads**: Brent crude oil rose 1.72% to 65.16 dollars per barrel, and WTI crude oil rose 1.51% to 61.04 dollars per barrel [10]. - **Refined Oil Prices and Spreads**: NYM RBOB rose 2.07% to 201.20 cents per gallon, and ICE Gasoil rose 3.77% to 749.25 dollars per ton [10]. - **Refined Oil Crack Spreads**: US gasoline crack spread rose 3.57% to 23.46 dollars per barrel, and Singapore diesel crack spread rose 10.62% to 30.73 dollars per barrel [10]. Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry - **Upstream Prices and Spreads**: Brent crude oil (December) rose 1.7% to 65.16 dollars per barrel, and CFR China pure benzene decreased by 0.5% to 663 dollars per ton [14]. - **Styrene - related Prices and Spreads**: Styrene East China spot price decreased by 1.4% to 6250 yuan/ton, and EB cash flow (non - integrated) decreased by 35.0% to - 257 yuan/ton [14]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Pure benzene Jiangsu port inventory increased by 42.4% to 12.10 million tons, and styrene Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 7.1% to 19.30 million tons [14].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal, with supply not yet surging, short - term oil prices should not be overly bearish. Maintain a range strategy of buying low and selling high, but currently wait to see OPEC's export price - support willingness and suggest short - term observation [2]. - For methanol, domestic production has increased, imports have risen, and supply pressure has grown. Demand is weak, with enterprise and port inventories high. The weak reality remains, and it's recommended to wait and see as chasing short after a sharp decline has low cost - effectiveness and there is no driving force for long positions [3]. - For urea, prices are consolidating at a low level with low volatility. The fundamentals lack drivers, supply is increasing, and demand is weak. It's recommended to wait and see as the price has limited upside and downside space [6]. - For rubber, adopt a neutral approach, recommend short - term trading, and partially build positions for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [14]. - For PVC, the supply is strong and demand is weak, with expected inventory accumulation. The fundamentals are poor, and it's recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium term [15][17]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the BZN spread has room to repair upwards. Port inventories are decreasing, and styrene prices may stop falling temporarily [20]. - For polyethylene, the price may remain in low - level consolidation as the cost may have bottomed, but high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market [23]. - For polypropylene, in a situation of weak supply and demand with high inventory pressure, it may be supported when the cost - side supply glut situation changes in the first quarter of next year [26]. - For PX, it is expected to slightly accumulate inventory in November, with valuation at a neutral level and mainly following crude oil fluctuations. There may be opportunities for valuation increase in the medium term [30]. - For PTA, it is expected to accumulate inventory in November, with limited processing fees. It may follow PX and crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for it to strengthen when PXN rises in the medium term [30][32]. - For ethylene glycol, it is expected to accumulate inventory in the fourth quarter, with valuation under pressure. It is recommended to short on rallies [34]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: INE's main crude oil futures closed down 1.40 yuan/barrel, a 0.30% decline, at 458.80 yuan/barrel. Related refined oil futures also declined. In Fujeirah Port, gasoline, fuel oil, and total refined oil inventories increased, while diesel inventory decreased [1]. - **Strategy**: Maintain a range strategy of buying low and selling high, but currently wait to see OPEC's export price - support willingness and suggest short - term observation [2]. Methanol - **Market Quotes**: Taicang and Inner Mongolia prices were stable, Lunan increased by 10 yuan, the 01 contract on the disk decreased by 19 yuan to 2082 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 22. The 1 - 5 spread was - 5, at - 112 [2]. - **Strategy**: Domestic production has increased, imports have risen, and supply pressure has grown. Demand is weak, with enterprise and port inventories high. It's recommended to wait and see [3]. Urea - **Market Quotes**: Shandong's spot price decreased by 10 yuan, Henan and Hubei were stable. The 01 contract on the disk decreased by 20 yuan to 1640 yuan, and the basis was - 30. The 1 - 5 spread was - 5, at - 77 [5]. - **Strategy**: Prices are consolidating at a low level with low volatility. The fundamentals lack drivers, supply is increasing, and demand is weak. It's recommended to wait and see [6]. Rubber - **Market Quotes**: Rubber prices rebounded, but the stock market and coking coal, a leading variety, declined. There are different views from bulls and bears. As of November 6, 2025, the operating load of all - steel tires of Shandong tire enterprises was 65.54%, and that of semi - steel tires was 74.45%. As of November 2, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 105.6 tons, increasing by 1.7 tons [10][11][12]. - **Strategy**: Adopt a neutral approach, recommend short - term trading, and partially build positions for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [14]. PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC01 contract decreased by 42 yuan to 4572 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4510 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 62 yuan. The 1 - 5 spread was - 296 yuan/ton. The overall operating rate was 80.8%, with the calcium carbide method at 81.2% and the ethylene method at 79.7%. Demand - side downstream operating rate was 49.6%. Factory inventory was 33.5 tons, and social inventory was 104 tons [14]. - **Strategy**: The supply is strong and demand is weak, with expected inventory accumulation. The fundamentals are poor, and it's recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium term [15][17]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price of pure benzene remained unchanged, and the futures price was also unchanged, with the basis widening. The spot price of styrene decreased, and the futures price also decreased, with the basis strengthening. The upstream operating rate was 66.94%, and the inventory in Jiangsu ports decreased by 1.37 tons to 17.93 tons. The weighted operating rate of three S products was 40.79% [19]. - **Strategy**: The BZN spread has room to repair upwards. Port inventories are decreasing, and styrene prices may stop falling temporarily [20]. Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The closing price of the main contract was 6760 yuan/ton, a decrease of 42 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6865 yuan/ton, an increase of 15 yuan/ton, and the basis was 105 yuan/ton, strengthening by 57 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 83.43%, and the weekly inventory of production enterprises and traders increased [22]. - **Strategy**: The price may remain in low - level consolidation as the cost may have bottomed, but high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market [23]. Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The closing price of the main contract was 6429 yuan/ton, a decrease of 51 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6530 yuan/ton, unchanged. The basis was 101 yuan/ton, strengthening by 51 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 77.94%, and the weekly inventory of production enterprises and traders increased, while port inventory decreased [24]. - **Strategy**: In a situation of weak supply and demand with high inventory pressure, it may be supported when the cost - side supply glut situation changes in the first quarter of next year [26]. PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX01 contract decreased by 96 yuan to 6756 yuan, and PX CFR decreased by 7 dollars to 821 dollars. The basis was - 50 yuan, and the 1 - 3 spread was - 18 yuan. China's PX load was 89.8%, and Asia's was 80.2%. Some domestic and overseas devices restarted. PTA load was 76.4%. In early November, South Korea's PX exports to China were 14.5 tons, and the inventory at the end of September was 402.6 tons [29]. - **Strategy**: It is expected to slightly accumulate inventory in November, with valuation at a neutral level and mainly following crude oil fluctuations. There may be opportunities for valuation increase in the medium term [30]. PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA01 contract decreased by 56 yuan to 4648 yuan, and the spot price in East China decreased by 5 yuan/ton to 4600 yuan. The basis was - 77 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 62 yuan. PTA load was 76.4%, and the downstream load was 91.5%. The terminal draw - texturing load increased by 2% to 88%, and the loom load decreased by 1% to 75%. The social inventory at the end of October was 220.7 tons [31]. - **Strategy**: It is expected to accumulate inventory in November, with limited processing fees. It may follow PX and crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for it to strengthen when PXN rises in the medium term [30][32]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG01 contract decreased by 78 yuan to 3875 yuan, and the spot price in East China decreased by 22 yuan to 3981 yuan. The basis was 68 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 91 yuan. The supply - side load was 72.4%, and the downstream load was 91.5%. The terminal draw - texturing load increased by 2% to 88%, and the loom load decreased by 1% to 75%. The port inventory was 66.1 tons, an increase of 9.9 tons [33]. - **Strategy**: It is expected to accumulate inventory in the fourth quarter, with valuation under pressure. It is recommended to short on rallies [34].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views Polyolefins - The polyolefin market is under pressure, with a divergence in the fundamentals of PP and PE. PP shows a dual increase in supply and demand, but there is a slight inventory build - up this week under the pressure of new production capacity. PE has weak supply and demand, and although there is inventory reduction this week, port inventory remains high. The cost side is mixed, with high inventory and cost support in a continuous game [2]. Glass and Soda Ash - For soda ash, the overall supply - demand pattern is still bearish. Short - term observation is recommended, and opportunities to short on rebounds can be awaited later. For glass, short - term there is still some rigid demand support, but in the long - term, there are concerns about the sustainability of demand, and the price is expected to be under pressure [4]. PVC and Caustic Soda - The caustic soda market is expected to be weak in the short - term, and the overall trend is bearish. The PVC market is in an oversupply situation, and the price is expected to continue the weak trend at the bottom [5]. Methanol - The port methanol market is under significant pressure, and the current market trades on the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventory. Before the gas restriction in Iran, the weak reality will continue to be traded [8]. Natural Rubber - The supply in overseas production areas is expected to be strong during the peak season, and the domestic production is gradually decreasing. The demand is weakening in some northern regions. The market sentiment has improved, and subsequent attention should be paid to the raw material output in the main production areas and macro - level changes [11]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - The supply - demand outlook for pure benzene is generally loose, and the price driver is weak. It is recommended to short on rebounds following the oil price. The supply - demand of styrene may remain in a tight balance, but the price driver is insufficient. EB12 can be shorted on rebounds [12]. Polyester Industry Chain - For PX, the short - term is expected to fluctuate in the range of 6200 - 6800. For PTA, the short - term is expected to fluctuate in the range of 4300 - 4800. For ethylene glycol, the price is under pressure. For short - fiber, the rebound space is limited. For bottle - chips, the supply - demand is in a loose pattern [13]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Polyolefins - **Prices and Spreads**: L2601 and L2605, PP2601 and PP2605 have different price changes. The spreads between different contracts and the basis also show various trends. Spot prices of different varieties in different regions also have corresponding changes [2]. - **Inventory and开工率**: PE and PP have different changes in enterprise inventory, social inventory, and trade - related inventory. The start - up rates of PE and PP devices and downstream industries also vary [2]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Prices and Spreads**: Glass and soda ash have different price changes in different regions, and the basis and spreads between different contracts also change [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: Soda ash production remains at a high level, and the inventory is transferred to the middle and lower reaches. Glass production has changes in production lines, and the demand has short - term and long - term differences [4]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of PVC and caustic soda in different forms and regions have corresponding changes, and the basis and spreads between different contracts also vary [5]. - **Supply and Demand**: The caustic soda supply is increasing, and the demand support is weak. The PVC supply is under pressure, and the demand is in the off - season [5]. Methanol - **Prices and Spreads**: Methanol futures and spot prices in different regions have changes, and the basis and regional spreads also vary [6]. - **Inventory and开工率**: Methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories all increase. The start - up rates of upstream and downstream industries also have corresponding changes [7][8]. Natural Rubber - **Prices and Spreads**: The spot prices of natural rubber in different varieties and regions have changes, and the basis, month - to - month spreads also vary [11]. - **Supply and Demand**: The production in different countries has changes, and the start - up rates of tire industries and the import and export volumes also vary [11]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene in different forms and regions have changes, and the basis, spreads between different contracts, and import profits also vary [12]. - **Inventory and开工率**: The inventories of pure benzene and styrene in ports change, and the start - up rates of different industries in the industrial chain also vary [12]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of upstream raw materials, PX, PTA, MEG, and downstream polyester products have changes, and the basis, spreads between different contracts, and processing fees also vary [13]. - **Supply and Demand**: The supply and demand of different products in the polyester industry chain have corresponding changes, and the start - up rates of different industries also vary [13].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, it's not advisable to be overly bearish on oil prices in the short - term. A range - trading strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but the current prices need to test OPEC's willingness to support prices through exports, so short - term waiting is recommended [3]. - For methanol, domestic production has increased, imports have risen, supply pressure has intensified, while demand has weakened. The high - inventory issue on the 01 contract will increasingly suppress spot prices. With no substantial short - term positive news from overseas supply, there may be further declines. However, the cost - effectiveness of short - selling after the sharp decline is low, and there is no clear driving force for long - positions, so waiting is advised [6]. - For urea, prices are consolidating at a low level with low volatility. The fundamentals lack a driving force. Supply has increased, demand is weak, and the supply - demand situation is relatively loose. Although the upside is limited, the downside is also restricted at these low prices, so waiting is recommended [9]. - For rubber, prices rebounded as expected. It's recommended to set a stop - loss and conduct short - term long - trades on pullbacks. A partial position for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 is recommended [15]. - For PVC, the comprehensive profit of enterprises is at a low level this year, and valuation pressure is low in the short - term. However, supply is high, new devices are about to be commissioned, demand is weak, and exports are expected to decline, so there is a risk of continuous inventory accumulation. It's recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium - term [17]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the BZN spread is at a low level and has room for upward repair. The supply of pure benzene is relatively abundant, and the port inventory of styrene is decreasing significantly. Styrene prices may stop falling in the short - term [20]. - For polyethylene, OPEC+ plans to suspend production growth in Q1 2026, and the price of crude oil may have bottomed out. Although the downward space for PE valuation is limited, high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. With the arrival of the seasonal peak season, demand may pick up, and prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level [23]. - For polypropylene, although the cost side indicates a potential increase in supply surplus, the downstream start - up rate has rebounded seasonally. With high inventory pressure and high - level warehouse receipts, the market may be supported when the supply - surplus situation on the cost side changes in Q1 next year [26]. - For PX, the current load is high, downstream PTA maintenance is frequent, and PTA processing fees are under pressure. It's expected to see a slight inventory increase in November, but it will be supported by aromatics blending and future supply - demand structure. It mainly follows crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for valuation increase in the medium - term [29]. - For PTA, supply is expected to increase due to new device commissioning and maintenance, and inventory is expected to accumulate in November. Although polyester demand may remain high, the upside is limited. Pay attention to the opportunity for PTA to strengthen driven by the increase in PXN in the medium - term [32]. - For ethylene glycol, domestic and overseas device loads are high, imports are increasing, and ports are starting to accumulate inventory. It's expected to see continuous inventory accumulation in Q4, and it's recommended to short - sell on rallies [34]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The main INE crude oil futures closed up 4.90 yuan/barrel, or 1.07%, at 461.80 yuan/barrel. European ARA weekly data showed that gasoline, fuel oil, naphtha, and aviation kerosene inventories increased, while diesel inventory decreased. The total refined oil inventory increased by 1.73 million barrels to 45.27 million barrels, a 3.97% increase [2]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, it's not advisable to be overly bearish on oil prices in the short - term. A range - trading strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but the current prices need to test OPEC's willingness to support prices through exports, so short - term waiting is recommended [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang decreased by 30, in Inner Mongolia increased by 7.5, and in southern Shandong decreased by 10. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 11 yuan to 2101 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 41. The 1 - 5 spread was - 6, at - 107 [5]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Domestic production has increased, imports have risen, supply pressure has intensified, while demand has weakened. The high - inventory issue on the 01 contract will increasingly suppress spot prices. With no substantial short - term positive news from overseas supply, there may be further declines. However, the cost - effectiveness of short - selling after the sharp decline is low, and there is no clear driving force for long - positions, so waiting is advised [6]. Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong, Henan, and Hubei increased. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 7 yuan to 1660 yuan, with a basis of - 40. The 1 - 5 spread was - 5, at - 72 [8]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Prices are consolidating at a low level with low volatility. The fundamentals lack a driving force. Supply has increased, demand is weak, and the supply - demand situation is relatively loose. Although the upside is limited, the downside is also restricted at these low prices, so waiting is recommended [9]. Rubber - **Market Information**: The report previously suggested buying opportunities in rubber, and prices rebounded as expected. There are different views on the market. Bulls focus on factors such as limited production in Southeast Asia, seasonal trends, and improved demand expectations in China. Bears are concerned about uncertain macro - expectations, seasonal low demand, and potential under - performance of supply benefits. As of November 6, 2025, the operating rate of all - steel tires in Shandong increased, while that of semi - steel tires decreased. As of November 2, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory increased. Spot prices of some rubber products increased [12][14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Prices rebounded as expected. It's recommended to set a stop - loss and conduct short - term long - trades on pullbacks. A partial position for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 is recommended [15]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract increased by 3 yuan to 4614 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4520 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 94 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 295 yuan/ton. The overall operating rate of PVC increased, while the downstream operating rate decreased. Factory inventory decreased, and social inventory increased [15]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The comprehensive profit of enterprises is at a low level this year, and valuation pressure is low in the short - term. However, supply is high, new devices are about to be commissioned, demand is weak, and exports are expected to decline, so there is a risk of continuous inventory accumulation. It's recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium - term [17]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The spot and futures prices of pure benzene remained unchanged, with a stable basis. The spot and futures prices of styrene decreased, and the basis weakened. The upstream operating rate increased, and the port inventory decreased. The weighted operating rate of three S decreased, but the PS operating rate increased, while the EPS and ABS operating rates decreased [19]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The BZN spread is at a low level and has room for upward repair. The supply of pure benzene is relatively abundant, and the port inventory of styrene is decreasing significantly. Styrene prices may stop falling in the short - term [20]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closing price of polyethylene was 6802 yuan/ton, and the spot price was 6850 yuan/ton, both unchanged. The upstream operating rate decreased, and inventory increased. The downstream average operating rate decreased. The LL1 - 5 spread widened [22]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: OPEC+ plans to suspend production growth in Q1 2026, and the price of crude oil may have bottomed out. Although the downward space for PE valuation is limited, high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. With the arrival of the seasonal peak season, demand may pick up, and prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level [23]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closing price of polypropylene increased by 16 yuan to 6480 yuan, while the spot price remained unchanged. The upstream operating rate decreased, and inventory increased. The downstream average operating rate increased. The LL - PP spread narrowed [25]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Although the cost side indicates a potential increase in supply surplus, the downstream start - up rate has rebounded seasonally. With high inventory pressure and high - level warehouse receipts, the market may be supported when the supply - surplus situation on the cost side changes in Q1 next year [26]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract increased by 72 yuan to 6852 yuan. The PX CFR price increased by 5 dollars to 828 dollars. The basis was - 90 yuan, and the 1 - 3 spread was 24 yuan. The PX operating rate in China and Asia increased. Some domestic and overseas devices restarted. The PTA operating rate decreased. PX imports from South Korea to China increased in October, and inventory increased at the end of September [28]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The current load is high, downstream PTA maintenance is frequent, and PTA processing fees are under pressure. It's expected to see a slight inventory increase in November, but it will be supported by aromatics blending and future supply - demand structure. It mainly follows crude oil fluctuations, and there may be opportunities for valuation increase in the medium - term [29]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract increased by 40 yuan to 4704 yuan. The East China spot price increased by 30 yuan/ton to 4605 yuan. The basis was - 78 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 58 yuan. The PTA operating rate decreased, and the downstream operating rate decreased slightly. Social inventory increased in October [30]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Supply is expected to increase due to new device commissioning and maintenance, and inventory is expected to accumulate in November. Although polyester demand may remain high, the upside is limited. Pay attention to the opportunity for PTA to strengthen driven by the increase in PXN in the medium - term [32]. Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract increased by 11 yuan to 3953 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 10 yuan to 4003 yuan. The basis was 70 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 74 yuan. The supply - side operating rate decreased, and the downstream operating rate decreased slightly. Port inventory increased [33]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Domestic and overseas device loads are high, imports are increasing, and ports are starting to accumulate inventory. It's expected to see continuous inventory accumulation in Q4, and it's recommended to short - sell on rallies [34].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Natural Rubber Industry - The natural rubber market may enter a seasonal inventory accumulation cycle, with short - term price fluctuations in a range. If raw material supply is smooth, there is further downward potential; if not, the price is expected to range between 15,000 - 15,500 [1]. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - For soda ash, the supply - demand pattern is bearish in the medium - long term, and short - term rebounds can be used as opportunities to go short. For glass, there are short - term trading opportunities for low - level rebounds, but the industry still needs capacity clearance [3]. Methanol Industry - The market is trading on the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventories. The inventory problem of the 01 contract cannot be resolved, and the weak reality will continue to be priced in before Iranian gas restrictions [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX may fluctuate between 6,200 - 6,800; PTA may range between 4,300 - 4,800; for ethylene glycol, hold short - call options and conduct reverse spreads; short - fiber has limited rebound space; bottle - grade polyester chips will follow cost fluctuations [8]. Polyolefin Industry - Polypropylene shows a pattern of increasing supply and demand with inventory reduction, but the basis is weak. For polyethylene, the demand for agricultural films is strong, but attention should be paid to the potential impact of year - end foreign market inventory clearance [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - Caustic soda prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and the market trend is bearish. PVC is in an oversupply situation, and prices are expected to continue to be weak at the bottom [13]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - Pure benzene supply is expected to be loose, and prices should be shorted on rallies following oil prices. Styrene supply - demand may be in a tight balance, but price drivers are insufficient, and the EB12 contract should be shorted on price rebounds [14]. 3. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Natural Rubber Industry - **Spot Prices and Basis**: Yunnan state - owned whole - milk rubber in Shanghai rose by 200 yuan/ton to 14,550 yuan/ton; the whole - milk basis increased by 250 yuan/ton to - 445 yuan/ton [1]. - **Inter - month Spreads**: The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 25 yuan/ton to 115 yuan/ton; the 1 - 5 spread remained unchanged at - 75 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamentals**: In August, Thailand's production decreased by 260,000 tons to 4.515 million tons; China's production increased by 86,000 tons to 1.223 million tons [1]. - **Inventory Changes**: Bonded area inventories increased by 15,439 tons to 447,668 tons;上期所天然橡胶厂库期货库存 increased by 3,931 tons to 48,586 tons [1]. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - **Glass - related Prices and Spreads**: The glass 2601 contract decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,091 yuan/ton; the 01 basis increased by 10 yuan/ton to 39 yuan/ton [3]. - **Soda Ash - related Prices and Spreads**: The soda ash 2605 contract increased by 1 yuan/ton to 1,294 yuan/ton; the 01 basis decreased by 3 yuan/ton to - 3 yuan/ton [3]. - **Output and Capacity**: The soda ash well - working rate decreased by 1.72% to 86.89%; the float glass daily melting volume remained unchanged at 161,300 tons [3]. - **Inventory**: Soda ash factory inventories increased by 42,000 tons to 1.702 million tons; glass factory soda ash inventories remained unchanged at 204,000 tons [3]. Methanol Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: The MA2601 contract decreased by 13 yuan/ton to 2,112 yuan/ton; the太仓 basis decreased by 5 yuan/ton to - 35 yuan/ton [4]. - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise inventories increased by 10,400 tons to 386,410 tons; methanol port inventories increased by 10,600 tons to 1.517 million tons [5]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The upstream domestic enterprise operating rate increased by 0.41% to 76.09%; the downstream external - procurement MTO device operating rate increased by 1.09% to 84.98% [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (January) increased by 0.25 dollars/barrel to 63.63 dollars/barrel; WTI crude oil (December) increased by 0.32 dollars/barrel to 59.75 dollars/barrel [8]. - **Downstream Polyester Product Prices and Cash Flows**: POY150/48 price increased by 45 yuan/ton to 6,560 yuan/ton; FDY150/96 price increased by 40 yuan/ton to 6,770 yuan/ton [8]. - **PX - related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX increased by 0.1 dollars/ton to 826 dollars/ton; PX spot price (in RMB) decreased by 83 yuan/ton to 6,772 yuan/ton [8]. - **PTA - related Prices and Spreads**: PTA East China spot price increased by 35 yuan/ton to 4,575 yuan/ton; TA futures 2601 decreased by 24 yuan/ton to 4,664 yuan/ton [8]. - **MEG - related Prices and Spreads**: MEG East China spot price increased by 41 yuan/ton to 4,013 yuan/ton; EG futures 2601 increased by 18 yuan/ton to 3,942 yuan/ton [8]. Polyolefin Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: L2601 contract decreased by 3 yuan/ton to 6,802 yuan/ton; PP2605 contract decreased by 18 yuan/ton to 6,574 yuan/ton [11]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventories increased by 74,200 tons to 490,000 tons; PP trade inventories increased by 8,600 tons to 229,000 tons [11]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The PE device operating rate increased by 2.13% to 82.6%; the PP device operating rate increased by 0.9% to 77.8% [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda converted to self - use price remained unchanged at 2,500 yuan/ton; V2605 contract decreased by 18 yuan/ton to 4,915 yuan/ton [13]. - **Supply - side Indicators**: The caustic soda industry operating rate increased by 3.3% to 88.3%; the PVC total operating rate increased by 4.5% to 77.1% [13]. - **Demand - side Indicators**: The alumina industry operating rate decreased by 0.3% to 82.2%; the viscose staple fiber industry operating rate increased by 1.2% to 89.7% [13]. - **Inventory**: Liquid caustic soda East China factory inventories increased by 36,000 tons to 223,000 tons; PVC total social inventories decreased by 10,000 tons to 545,000 tons [13]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: CFR China pure benzene increased by 1 dollar/ton to 664 dollars/ton; BZ futures 2603 decreased by 84 yuan/ton to 5,422 yuan/ton [14]. - **Inventory**: Pure benzene Jiangsu port inventories increased; styrene Jiangsu port inventories decreased [14]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The Asian pure benzene operating rate remained unchanged at 78.8%; the styrene operating rate decreased by 1.4% to 75.1% [14].