Report Industry Investment Rating - The mid - term outlook for the industry is "oscillation" [7]. Core Viewpoints - At the beginning of this week, the macro and policy fronts "paused", and the subsequent inventory pressure corresponding to the high arrival of iron ore made the iron ore price relatively under pressure. After entering November, the molten iron output will decline seasonally, weakening the demand support for the furnace charge end. However, seasonal production cuts rather than negative - feedback production cuts will put relatively limited downward pressure on the prices of industrial chain varieties. If the macro and policy levels release positive news later, it will still support the prices of sector varieties [1][2]. - The fundamentals of the industrial chain will gradually weaken marginally. Since the decline in molten iron is mainly due to the seasonal production cuts of steel enterprises, the negative feedback on sector varieties is limited. It is recommended to seize the opportunity of macro and policy introduction and pay attention to phased upward opportunities [7]. Summary by Directory Iron Element - The arrival rhythm of iron ore is significantly disturbed, and the port inventory is rapidly accumulating. The fundamentals of iron ore are not optimistic, but the decline of ore price is limited. The scrap steel fundamentals have no prominent contradictions, and it is expected that the scrap steel price will fluctuate following the finished products in the short term [2]. Carbon Element - The cost support for coke continues to strengthen, and the third round of price increase is expected to be implemented. However, under the pressure on both coking and steel mill profits, the price is expected to oscillate. The supply of coking coal is difficult to improve, and the short - term fundamentals are healthy, with the price expected to oscillate [2]. Alloy - The high steel output and stable cost support the prices of ferromanganese - silicon and ferrosilicon in the short term, but the supply of ferromanganese - silicon is expected to remain high, with inventory pressure and limited upward driving force. The supply - demand relationship of ferrosilicon is relatively loose, suppressing the upward price space [3]. Glass and Soda Ash - Some production lines in the Shahe area stopped production, and the supply side faces short - term downward risks. If the production and sales remain weak, the price will return to weak oscillation. In the long term, market - oriented production capacity reduction is needed, and the price may continue to decline oscillating. The over - supply pattern of soda ash remains unchanged, and it is expected to fluctuate widely following the macro situation, with the long - term price center of gravity moving down [3]. Specific Product Analysis Steel - The spot market trading is weak, and the speculative sentiment is poor. The molten iron output declines, the five major steel products output increases, the demand continues to recover, and the inventory continues to decline. However, the inventory level is still higher than the same period last year. The short - term market is expected to be under pressure, and attention should be paid to the macro - policy and supply disturbances [9]. Iron Ore - The spot price has weakened significantly. Overseas mine shipments decreased, and arrivals increased significantly. The demand for molten iron decreased, and the port inventory accumulated rapidly. The short - term price is expected to oscillate [9][10]. Scrap Steel - The supply is slightly tight, the overall daily consumption decreases, and the inventory is de - stocked. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate following the finished products [11]. Coke - The cost support is strengthening, and the third - round price increase is expected to be implemented. However, both coking and steel mill profits are under pressure, and the price is expected to oscillate [12][13]. Coking Coal - The supply is difficult to improve, and the downstream and middle - stream procurement is continuous. The coal mine inventory has reached a low level in recent years, and the short - term price is expected to oscillate [14]. Glass - The short - term supply may decline, but the demand is weak, and the middle - and downstream inventories are moderately high. The short - term price may return to weak oscillation, and in the long term, it is expected to decline oscillating [15]. Soda Ash - The supply - demand fundamentals have no obvious changes, and the industry is at the bottom of the cycle. The cost support is strengthened, and the price bottom support is strong. It is expected to fluctuate widely following the macro situation, with the long - term price center of gravity moving down [16][17]. Ferromanganese - Silicon - The short - term cost is stable, and the high steel output supports the price. However, the supply is expected to remain high, the inventory pressure is difficult to relieve, and the upward driving force for the price is insufficient [18]. Ferrosilicon - The high steel output and increased cost support the price, but the supply - demand relationship is loose, suppressing the upward price space [19].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - With the gradual implementation of the Fed's easing expectations and positive signals from the China-US meeting, market sentiment and the capital environment are expected to improve. Coupled with the expectation of a recovery in manufacturing demand, steel consumption may gradually recover in the future. Although demand remains weak in the short term, it is expected to turn around with the implementation of policies and changes in the macro environment [2] - For the black sector, the report maintains a non - pessimistic view. It believes that finding callback positions to do long may have higher cost - effectiveness than shorting. The macro situation is a more important factor affecting prices than the weak fundamentals [11] - For industrial silicon, its price is likely to fluctuate with the overall commodity environment and is subject to the influence of coking coal futures prices. It is expected to trade in a range in the short term [14] - For polysilicon, its supply - demand pattern may improve marginally due to production cuts, but the short - term de - stocking amplitude is expected to be limited. The price is affected by policy expectations, and attention should be paid to the progress of platform companies [17] - For glass, the market has enhanced expectations for supply - structure improvement, but the current fundamentals are weak, and the sustainability of the market needs to be observed based on spot transactions and inventory de - stocking [20] - For soda ash, with high industry operating rates, continuous expansion of enterprise losses, and only rigid replenishment demand from downstream, the price is expected to continue the weak and volatile pattern in the short term [21] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Market Information - The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3079 yuan/ton, down 27 yuan/ton (-0.86%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 123,040 tons, a decrease of 1200 tons from the previous day. The open interest of the main contract was 1.919017 million lots, an increase of 39,567 lots. The Tianjin aggregate price of rebar was 3190 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the Shanghai aggregate price was 3220 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [1] - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3295 yuan/ton, down 13 yuan/ton (-0.39%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 98,537 tons, unchanged from the previous day. The open interest of the main contract was 1.422835 million lots, a decrease of 47,384 lots. The Lecong aggregate price of hot - rolled coil was 3310 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton; the Shanghai aggregate price was 3310 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton [1] Strategy Views - Rebar shows both increasing supply and demand, with continuous inventory de - stocking, performing neutrally overall. Hot - rolled coils have a continuous recovery in demand, but the production is still high, and the inventory, although decreasing, remains at a relatively high level [2] Iron Ore Market Information - The main contract of iron ore (I2601) closed at 782.50 yuan/ton, with a change of -2.19% (-17.50). The open interest changed by -5350 lots to 534,900 lots. The weighted open interest of iron ore was 918,400 lots. The price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 788 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 55.34 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 6.61% [4] Strategy Views - In terms of supply, the latest overseas iron ore shipments decreased month - on - month but remained at a high level for the same period. Shipments from Australia and Brazil both declined, with FMG showing a significant decrease. Shipments from non - mainstream countries decreased slightly, and the near - end arrivals rebounded rapidly to the highest level of the year after rhythm fluctuations [5] - In terms of demand, the latest daily average pig iron output was 236.36 million tons, a decrease of 3.54 million tons month - on - month. The number of blast furnaces under maintenance far exceeded those being restarted. The profitability of steel mills hit a new low for the year, and some blast furnaces started maintenance due to profit decline. Environmental restrictions in Hebei also affected pig iron production [5] - In terms of inventory, port inventories continued to increase, while steel mill inventories decreased. The terminal data was neutral. Fundamentally, pig iron output continued to decline, iron ore demand weakened, and inventory pressure remained [5] Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon Market Information - On November 3, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM601) rose 0.38% during the day, closing at 5794 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 manganese silicon in Tianjin was 5700 yuan/ton, equivalent to 5890 yuan/ton on the futures basis, unchanged from the previous day, with a premium of 96 yuan/ton over the futures [7] - The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF601) rose 0.47% during the day, closing at 5526 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 ferrosilicon in Tianjin was 5500 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan/ton from the previous day, with a discount of 26 yuan/ton to the futures [9] Strategy Views - The fundamentals of manganese silicon are not ideal and lack a major contradiction. Potential drivers may come from the manganese ore end. If the black sector strengthens, attention should be paid to possible disturbances in the manganese ore end [11] - The supply - demand fundamentals of ferrosilicon have no obvious contradictions or drivers and are likely to follow the black sector's market, with relatively low operability [11] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Market Information - The closing price of the main contract of industrial silicon (SI2601) was 9140 yuan/ton, with a change of +0.44% (+40). The weighted contract open interest changed by -8769 lots to 399,774 lots. The spot price of 553 non - oxygen - blown industrial silicon in East China was 9300 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, with a basis of 160 yuan/ton for the main contract; the price of 421 was 9700 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, with a basis of -240 yuan/ton for the main contract after conversion [13] - The closing price of the main contract of polysilicon (PS2601) was 56,065 yuan/ton, with a change of -0.61% (-345). The weighted contract open interest changed by -13 lots to 258,086 lots. The average spot price of N - type granular silicon was 50.5 yuan/kg, unchanged from the previous day; the average price of N - type dense material was 51 yuan/kg, unchanged from the previous day; the average price of N - type re - feeding material was 52.25 yuan/kg, unchanged from the previous day, with a basis of -3815 yuan/ton for the main contract [16] Strategy Views - The supply pressure of industrial silicon persists. Although production cuts continue in the southwest during the dry season, production in the northwest continues to rise, and weekly production has not reached its peak. On the demand side, some polysilicon production capacity will start maintenance, and the production schedule in November will drop to 120,000 tons, with production expected to decline in the last two months. The operating rate of silicone DMC has decreased and is expected to remain stable in the short term. The cost of electricity in the southwest during the dry season and coking coal prices provide support for the industrial silicon futures price [14] - Some polysilicon production capacity will start maintenance, and the production schedule in November will drop to 120,000 tons, with production expected to decline in the last two months. The operating rate of downstream silicon wafers is also expected to decline slightly. The supply - demand pattern of polysilicon may improve marginally, but the short - term de - stocking amplitude is expected to be limited. The price is affected by policy expectations, and attention should be paid to the progress of platform companies [17] Glass and Soda Ash Market Information - On Monday at 15:00, the main contract of glass closed at 1083 yuan/ton, down 0.73% (-8). The price of large - sized glass in North China was 1130 yuan, unchanged from the previous day; the price in Central China was 1120 yuan, unchanged from the previous day. The weekly inventory of float glass sample enterprises was 65.79 million boxes, a decrease of 823,000 boxes (-1.24%). Among the top 20 long - position holders, 37,089 long positions were reduced today, and among the top 20 short - position holders, 36,309 short positions were reduced today [19] - On Monday at 15:00, the main contract of soda ash closed at 1225 yuan/ton, down 0.81% (-10). The price of heavy soda ash in Shahe was 1162 yuan, down 13 yuan from the previous day. The weekly inventory of soda ash sample enterprises was 1.702 million tons, a decrease of 100 tons (-1.24%), including 886,400 tons of heavy soda ash, a decrease of 48,100 tons, and 815,600 tons of light soda ash, an increase of 48,000 tons. Among the top 20 long - position holders, 64,210 long positions were increased today, and among the top 20 short - position holders, 84,522 short positions were increased today [21] Strategy Views - For glass, the market has enhanced expectations for supply - structure improvement due to the cold - repair plan of production lines in Shahe and the "anti - involution" policy, but the current fundamentals are weak, and the sustainability of the market needs to be observed based on spot transactions and inventory de - stocking [20] - For soda ash, with high industry operating rates, continuous expansion of enterprise losses, and only rigid replenishment demand from downstream, the price is expected to continue the weak and volatile pattern in the short term [21]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Propylene: ★★★ [1] - Polypropylene: ★★★ [1] - Plastic: ★★☆ [1] - Pure Benzene: ★★☆ [1] - Styrene: ★★☆ [1] - PX: ★★☆ [1] - PTA: ★★☆ [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★★☆ [1] - Short Fiber: ★★☆ [1] - Bottle Chip: ★★☆ [1] - Methanol: ★★☆ [1] - Urea: ★★☆ [1] - PVC: ★☆☆ [1] - Caustic Soda: ★★☆ [1] - Soda Ash: ★☆☆ [1] - Glass: ★★☆ [1] 2. Core Views - The chemical market is generally under pressure from demand, with different products facing various supply - demand situations. Positive and negative factors coexist, and investors need to pay attention to specific product trends and relevant influencing factors [2][3][5][6][7][8] 3. Summaries by Directory Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene futures had narrow intraday fluctuations. The demand is weak, but the maintenance of Binzhou PDH device may support price stabilization [2] - Plastic and polypropylene futures declined. The supply of polyethylene increased due to reduced maintenance and new production, while demand weakened. Polypropylene faced supply pressure from new capacity and reduced maintenance, and demand was limited by low profit [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene futures oscillated around 5,500 yuan/ton. The port inventory increased, and there are medium - term negatives. The strategy is mainly month - spread reverse arbitrage [3] - Styrene futures were weak. The cost support was insufficient, and the high inventory pressure continued [3] Polyester - PX and PTA prices fluctuated. Supply increased, and there was a risk of inventory accumulation. The strategy is reverse arbitrage [5] - Ethylene glycol production decreased slightly, but inventory increased. The supply pressure is high, and the strategy is reverse arbitrage [5] - Short fiber had a good spot pattern but may face inventory accumulation in mid - to late November. Bottle chip demand weakened, and the cost was the main driver [5] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol prices fell sharply. High inventory and weak demand persisted, waiting for supply reduction and demand improvement [6] - Urea prices oscillated narrowly. Downstream demand increased, and inventory decreased, but the market may continue to oscillate at a low level [6] Chlor - Alkali - PVC was at a low level due to weak cost support, high supply, and weak demand [7] - Caustic soda prices were slightly stronger, but high inventory and weak demand may keep prices low. Attention should be paid to liquid chlorine prices [7] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash prices declined due to increased supply and reduced demand. Consider the strategy of long glass and short soda ash [8] - Glass prices rose. Inventory is expected to decrease, but cost increase and insufficient orders may limit the rise [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - The overall finished steel is supported by raw material costs and the warming of macro - sentiment, but consumption demand has entered the off - season, and it is difficult for subsequent apparent demand to rebound. It is expected that the finished steel will fluctuate and adjust [3]. - The iron ore market is currently facing a situation of "exhausted macro - benefits and pressured fundamentals" in the short term. With supply remaining high, port inventories accumulating, and demand suppressed by shrinking steel mill profits and falling hot metal production, coupled with the strong coking coal squeezing profits, the upside space for iron ore prices is limited [20]. - Policy on checking over - production and safety production restricts the supply elasticity of coking coal. Coupled with the upcoming winter storage inventory transfer, the downward adjustment space for coking coal spot prices may be relatively limited. If the supply of coking coal continues to tighten in the fourth quarter and the winter storage demand is released in mid - to - late November, the overall valuation center of the black industry is expected to move up [33]. - After the landing of macro - sentiment, ferroalloys return to their fundamentals of high inventory and weak demand, but are supported by the cost side below. It is expected that ferroalloys will fluctuate [49]. - Soda ash is mainly priced by cost. Although the cost side is expected to be firm, with strong expectations for thermal coal and the current low and stable salt price (no trend - like increase has been seen), the valuation has no upward elasticity without production cuts. The medium - to - long - term supply of soda ash is expected to remain high, and normal maintenance continues. Photovoltaic glass has started to accumulate inventory at a low level, and daily melting remains stable. The overall rigid demand for soda ash has stabilized, and the heavy soda balance remains in surplus. In September, soda ash exports exceeded 180,000 tons, which met expectations and continued to relieve domestic pressure to some extent. The high inventory of the upstream and mid - stream restricts the price of soda ash, but the cost support below limits the downward space [60]. - The coal - to - gas conversion in Shahe will be gradually implemented this month, which may affect market supply and sentiment in the short term. However, with the arrival of the off - season and high inventory in the mid - stream, it is rationally considered that the impact is limited and needs to be observed. Currently, the position of the glass 01 contract has reached a new high, and the game may continue until near the delivery. There are still structural contradictions in glass. Without unexpected production cuts, the price of the 01 contract glass will eventually decline, but the realization path may wait until near the delivery. In the long - term, there is cost support and policy expectations [86]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - **Futures Prices and Spreads** - On November 3, 2025, the closing prices of rebar 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3079, 3145, and 3168 yuan/ton respectively; those of hot - rolled coil 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3295, 3304, and 3324 yuan/ton respectively. Rebar and hot - rolled coil month - spreads remained mostly unchanged compared to October 31, 2025 [4]. - **Spot Prices and Basis** - On October 31, 2025, the rebar summary price in China was 3265 yuan/ton, and prices in different regions such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou remained stable compared to October 30. The basis of different rebar contracts in Shanghai and Beijing also showed certain changes. For hot - rolled coil, prices in different regions such as Shanghai, Lecong, and Shenyang had some fluctuations, and the basis of different contracts also changed [8][10]. - **Other Ratios** - The 01, 05, and 10 rebar/iron ore ratios were all 4, and the 01, 05, and 10 rebar/coke ratios were all 2 on November 3, 2025, remaining unchanged compared to October 31 [17]. Iron Ore - **Price Data** - On November 3, 2025, the closing prices of 01, 05, and 09 contracts were 782.5, 760.5, and 740.5 respectively, showing a decline compared to October 31. The basis of each contract increased, and the prices of different types of iron ore in Rizhao such as PB powder, Carajás fines, and Super Special also had some changes [21]. - **Fundamental Data** - In late October 2025, daily average hot metal production decreased, 45 - port desilting volume increased, global and Australia - Brazil shipments increased, 45 - port arrivals increased significantly, 45 - port inventory increased, 247 - steel mill inventory decreased, and the available days of 247 steel mills decreased [27]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Disk Prices and Spreads** - On November 3, 2025, the coking coal warehouse - receipt cost of Tangshan Mongolian 5 remained unchanged, and the basis of different coking coal types and contracts had certain changes. For coke, the warehouse - receipt cost and basis of different regions and contracts also changed, and the month - spreads of coking coal and coke contracts showed some fluctuations [34][37]. - **Spot Prices and Profits** - On November 3, 2025, the prices of different types of coking coal such as Anze low - sulfur main coking coal and Mongolian 5 coal showed different trends, and the prices of different types of coke such as Jinzhong quasi - first - grade wet coke and Lvliang quasi - first - grade dry coke also had some changes. The import profits of different countries' coking coal and the export profit of coke also changed [38][39]. Ferroalloys - **Silicon Iron** - On November 3, 2025, the basis of silicon iron in Ningxia increased, and the month - spreads of different contracts showed certain changes. The spot prices of silicon iron in different regions such as Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Qinghai had some fluctuations, and the prices of raw materials such as semi - coke and steam coal remained stable [49]. - **Silicon Manganese** - On October 31, 2025, the basis of silicon manganese in Inner Mongolia increased, and the month - spreads of different contracts changed. The spot prices of silicon manganese in different regions such as Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Guizhou had some fluctuations, and the prices of raw materials such as ores and chemical coke remained stable [52]. Soda Ash - **Disk Prices and Spreads** - On November 3, 2025, the prices of soda ash 01, 05, and 09 contracts all declined compared to October 31. The month - spreads of different contracts also changed, and the basis of heavy soda in Shahe and Qinghai remained unchanged [61]. - **Spot Prices and Spreads** - The prices of heavy and light soda ash in different regions such as North China, South China, and East China remained stable on November 3, 2025, and the spreads between heavy and light soda ash in different regions also remained unchanged [62][64]. Glass - **Disk Prices and Spreads** - On November 3, 2025, the prices of glass 01, 05, and 09 contracts all increased compared to October 31. The month - spreads of different contracts changed, and the basis of different contracts in Shahe and Hubei also had some changes [87]. - **Daily Sales and Production** - From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the sales - to - production ratios of glass in Shahe, Hubei, East China, and South China showed different trends [88].

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The construction materials industry is currently at a cyclical bottom in terms of profitability, with leading companies in various segments performing in line with expectations. For instance, China Jushi in the fiberglass sector has seen a significant year-on-year improvement in profitability, while companies like Rabbit Baby have also reported substantial profit improvements due to investment income. Other leading companies such as Oriental Yuhong, Beixin Building Materials, Qibin Group, and Jianlang Hardware are also showing signs of bottoming out in their fundamentals. It is anticipated that stock prices may break out of the bottom range under the influence of policy catalysts and market style shifts [4][5] Summary by Relevant Sections Cement - Demand for cement has shown a slight month-on-month improvement, primarily due to infrastructure projects and better weather conditions, although year-on-year demand remains down. The overall demand is still in a weak recovery phase, influenced by weather disruptions and the pace of demand release. In September 2025, the monthly cement production was 154 million tons, down 8.6% year-on-year [5][10] Glass - The glass industry is experiencing a continuous decline in demand due to the impact of real estate. Short-term demand during the traditional peak season has shown limited improvement, and inventory levels among intermediaries remain relatively high. The supply-demand imbalance persists, with limited improvement in downstream terminal demand. The industry is expected to face increased environmental requirements and costs, accelerating the pace of cold repairs [5][17] Fiberglass - The fiberglass sector is witnessing a price recovery, with price increases of 5%-10% reported. The demand for electronic yarns is driven by the AI industry, leading to a significant increase in both volume and price. The demand is expected to continue growing alongside AI developments [6] Consumer Building Materials - The profitability of the consumer building materials sector has reached a bottom, with prices having no further downward space after years of competition. The sector is strongly advocating for price increases and profitability improvements, with several categories like waterproofing, coatings, and gypsum boards issuing price increase notices this year. A recovery in profitability is anticipated for leading companies in the second half of the year [6] Recent Company Announcements - Conch Cement reported Q3 revenue of 20 billion yuan, down 11.4% year-on-year, but net profit increased by 3.4% year-on-year to 1.94 billion yuan, benefiting from cost reductions and improved gross margins. Q3 revenue for Qibin Group was 4.39 billion yuan, up 18.9% year-on-year, with a net profit of 20 million yuan, marking a return to profitability [19][20][22]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [4] Core Views - The fiberglass sector remains the best performer within the building materials sub-sector, with prices maintaining high levels and special fiber cloth contributing to profit growth. A price increase of 5-10% for fiberglass is expected, leading to continued growth in Q4 performance [2][18] - Cement profits have significantly narrowed year-on-year due to weak demand in Q3 and poor execution of staggered production, resulting in price declines. However, export varieties (e.g., Huaxin Cement) and companies in Tibet have shown relatively better performance [2][18] - The photovoltaic glass segment has performed well, supported by strong demand and inventory reduction, with positive price increases observed in September. Overall, traditional building materials have not shown significant improvement in supply and demand, but the real estate sector is expected to stabilize next year, with many products currently valued at relative lows [2][18] Summary by Sections Market Review - Last week (October 27-31, 2025), the CSI 300 index fell by 0.43%, while the building materials sector (CITIC) rose by 1.57%, with fiberglass and glass performing relatively well. Notable stock gains included Pioneer New Materials (43.5%), Yashi Chuangneng (31.7%), Fujian Cement (24.6%), Hainan Development (22.6%), and Fuyao Glass (13.6%) [1][10] Recommended Stocks - The recommended stocks include Huaxin Cement, Western Cement, China National Building Material, Keda Manufacturing, Honghe Technology, China Jushi, and Sankeshu [3][18]

Group 1: Glass and Soda Ash Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core Viewpoints - For soda ash, the post - National Day price has been weakly oscillating, with low demand and obvious over - supply. The mid - term demand is expected to remain at the previous rigid level. It is recommended to take profit on previous short positions and wait for shorting opportunities on rebounds. [1] - For glass, the weekend news of production line shutdown in Shahe may have a positive impact on the market sentiment. Although there is still some peak - season demand expectation in November, the industry still needs capacity clearance in the long - term. It is recommended to close previous short positions and look for short - term long opportunities. [1] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: Glass and soda ash spot prices in different regions remained unchanged on November 3, 2025. Glass 2505 decreased by 0.88%, and Glass 2509 increased by 0.08%. Soda ash 2505 decreased by 0.60%, and Soda ash 2509 increased by 0.08%. [1] - **Supply**: Soda ash's weekly output decreased by 1.71% to 75.76 tons, and its operating rate decreased by 1.72% to 86.89%. Floating - glass daily melting volume remained unchanged, while photovoltaic daily melting volume decreased by 0.84%. [1] - **Inventory**: Glass factory inventory increased by 4.72% to 65790,000 weight - cases, soda ash factory inventory increased by 2.54% to 1.702 million tons, and soda ash delivery - warehouse inventory decreased by 3.18% to 676,900 tons. [1] - **Real Estate Data**: New construction area increased by 0.09%, construction area decreased by 2.43%, completion area decreased by 0.03%, and sales area decreased by 6.50%. [1] Group 2: Natural Rubber Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core Viewpoints - In the short - term, rubber prices are under pressure due to the Fed's hawkish stance on December's interest - rate cut. The prices may decline further if raw - material supply is smooth; otherwise, they are expected to oscillate between 15,000 - 15,500. [2] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: Most natural rubber spot prices decreased on October 31, 2025. The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 6.67%, the 1 - 5 spread increased by 22.22%, and the 5 - 9 spread decreased by 16.67%. [2] - **Fundamentals**: In August, Thailand's production decreased by 0.43%, Indonesia's decreased by 4.30%, India's increased by 11.11%, and China's increased. Tire production in August increased by 9.10%, and tire exports in September decreased by 10.65%. [2] - **Inventory Changes**: Bonded - area inventory decreased by 1.20%, and natural - rubber factory - warehouse futures inventory increased by 4.73%. [2] Group 3: Logs Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core Viewpoints - Although the log futures price is at a relatively low level and the import cost provides some support, the market is still expected to oscillate at the bottom due to the weak supply - demand situation. [3] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: On October 31, 2025, most log futures prices changed slightly. The 11 - 01 spread decreased by 22.0, and the 11 - 03 spread decreased. [3] - **Supply**: From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the number of pre - arriving New Zealand log ships at 13 Chinese ports increased by 33% week - on - week, and the arrival volume increased by 19%. [3] - **Demand**: As of October 24, the national coniferous log inventory decreased by 80,000 cubic meters week - on - week, and the daily log delivery volume increased by 120,000 cubic meters. [3] Group 4: Industrial Silicon Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core Viewpoints - In November, the industrial silicon market still faces inventory pressure. Although supply may decline slightly and demand may remain stable, the flow of warehouse receipts to the spot market will increase supply. The price is expected to oscillate at a low level, with a main range of 8,500 - 9,500 yuan/ton. [5] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: On October 31, 2025, most industrial silicon spot prices remained stable or increased slightly. The 2511 - 2512 spread decreased by 8.86%, and the 2601 - 2602 spread increased by 300.00%. [5] - **Fundamentals**: In October, the national industrial silicon production increased by 7.46%, the national operating rate increased by 10.86%. Organic silicon DMC production decreased by 0.29%, and polysilicon production increased by 3.08%. [5] - **Inventory Changes**: Most industrial silicon inventories decreased slightly, with the social inventory decreasing by 0.18% and the warehouse - receipt inventory decreasing by 0.33%. [5] Group 5: Polysilicon Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core Viewpoints - In November, the polysilicon market is expected to be in a situation of weak supply and demand, with a high - level range - bound oscillation. Investment strategies include short - term long positions in futures, selling put options, and buying ETFs or related stocks. [6] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: On October 31, 2025, polysilicon spot prices decreased slightly, and the futures price increased by 2.66%. The month - to - month spreads changed to varying degrees. [6] - **Fundamentals**: Weekly silicon - wafer production decreased by 3.33%, and polysilicon production decreased by 4.41%. Monthly polysilicon production increased by 3.08%, and the net export volume decreased by 56.83%. [6] - **Inventory Changes**: Polysilicon inventory increased by 1.16%, silicon - wafer inventory increased by 2.49%, and polysilicon warehouse receipts increased by 2.79%. [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Views of the Report - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market was weak last Friday, with the prices of finished steel products showing a volatile trend. With the gradual implementation of the Fed's easing expectations and the positive signals released by the Sino-US summit, the market sentiment and capital environment are expected to improve. The steel consumption side may gradually recover in the future, but the demand is still weak in the short term [2]. - For the black sector, the report maintains a non - pessimistic view. It believes that finding callback positions to do rebounds may have higher cost - effectiveness than shorting. The current macro factors are more important price - influencing factors than the weak fundamentals [11]. - Regarding manganese silicon, if the black sector strengthens, pay attention to potential disturbances in the manganese ore end, which may drive the manganese silicon market. Otherwise, it is expected to follow the black sector's trend. Silicon iron is also likely to follow the black sector, with low operational cost - effectiveness [11]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Steel Products 3.1.1 Market Quotes - The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3106 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 124,240 tons, with no change. The main contract position was 1.87945 million lots, a decrease of 15,466 lots. The Tianjin aggregated price of rebar was 3190 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton; the Shanghai aggregated price was 3230 yuan/ton, unchanged [1]. - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3308 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton (- 0.30%). The registered warehouse receipts were 98,537 tons, a decrease of 298 tons. The main contract position was 1.470219 million lots, a decrease of 3067 lots. The Lecong aggregated price of hot - rolled coils was 3320 yuan/ton, a decrease of 20 yuan/ton; the Shanghai aggregated price was 3330 yuan/ton, unchanged [1]. 3.1.2 Strategy Views - The supply and demand of rebar both increased, and the inventory continued to decline, showing a neutral performance overall. The demand for hot - rolled coils continued to recover, but the production was still high, and the inventory, although decreasing, remained at a relatively high level [2]. 3.2 Iron Ore 3.2.1 Market Quotes - The main contract of iron ore (I2601) closed at 800.00 yuan/ton, with a change of - 0.31% (- 2.50). The position changed by - 11,268 lots to 540,300 lots. The weighted position was 921,900 lots. The price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 803 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 54.36 yuan/ton and a basis rate of 6.36% [4]. 3.2.2 Strategy Views - On the supply side, the overseas iron ore shipment volume continued to increase, with Australia remaining flat, Brazil increasing, and non - mainstream countries slightly decreasing. The near - end arrival volume was at a low level this year. On the demand side, the average daily hot metal output decreased, the number of overhauled blast furnaces was much larger than that of restarted ones, and the steel mill profitability reached a new low this year. The port inventory continued to increase, and the steel mill inventory declined. The iron ore demand continued to weaken, and the inventory pressure remained [5]. 3.3 Manganese Silicon and Silicon Iron 3.3.1 Market Quotes - On October 31, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM601) closed down 1.20% at 5772 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 manganese silicon in Tianjin was 5700 yuan/ton, with a converted basis of 5890 yuan/ton, a decrease of 20 yuan/ton compared with the previous day, and a premium of 118 yuan/ton over the futures [7]. - The main contract of silicon iron (SF601) closed down 0.90% at 5500 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 silicon iron in Tianjin was 5530 yuan/ton, with a premium of 30 yuan/ton over the futures [9]. 3.3.2 Strategy Views - The fundamentals of manganese silicon are still not ideal and lack major contradictions. Potential drivers may come from the manganese ore end. Silicon iron's supply - demand fundamentals have no obvious contradictions and drivers and are likely to follow the black sector's trend [11]. 3.4 Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon 3.4.1 Market Quotes - The closing price of the main contract of industrial silicon (SI2601) was 9100 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.60% (- 55). The weighted contract position changed by - 16,059 lots to 408,543 lots. The spot price of non - oxygenated 553 in East China was 9300 yuan/ton, unchanged; the 421 market price was 9700 yuan/ton, unchanged, with a basis of - 200 yuan/ton for the main contract [13]. - The closing price of the main contract of polysilicon (PS2601) was 56,410 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.66% (+ 1460). The weighted contract position changed by + 9166 lots to 258,099 lots. The average price of N - type granular silicon was 50.5 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type dense material was 51 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type re - feeding material was 52.25 yuan/kg, a decrease of 0.05 yuan/kg, with a basis of - 4160 yuan/ton for the main contract [16]. 3.4.2 Strategy Views - For industrial silicon, the supply - side pressure persists. Although the production in the southwest region is decreasing during the dry season, the production in the northwest region is increasing. The demand support is weakening. It is expected to fluctuate in the short term [14]. - For polysilicon, with some production capacity starting maintenance, the supply - demand pattern may improve marginally, but the short - term de - stocking amplitude is expected to be limited. The policy expectations have a strong impact on prices [17]. 3.5 Glass and Soda Ash 3.5.1 Market Quotes - The glass main contract closed at 1083 yuan/ton on Friday, a decrease of 0.73% (- 8). The price of large - size glass in North China was 1130 yuan, unchanged; the price in Central China was 1120 yuan, unchanged. The weekly inventory of float glass sample enterprises was 65.79 million cases, a decrease of 823,000 cases (- 1.24%) [19]. - The soda ash main contract closed at 1225 yuan/ton on Friday, a decrease of 0.81% (- 10). The price of heavy soda ash in Shahe was 1175 yuan, a decrease of 10 yuan. The weekly inventory of soda ash sample enterprises was 1.702 million tons, a decrease of 10,000 tons (- 1.24%), with the heavy soda ash inventory decreasing by 48,100 tons and the light soda ash inventory increasing by 48,000 tons [21]. 3.5.2 Strategy Views - For glass, the supply is loose, the enterprise inventory is accumulating, the demand recovery is slow, and the price is expected to remain weak. Attention should be paid to the production line operation in the Shahe area [20]. - For soda ash, affected by the weak glass market, the price is under pressure. The cost increase forms a certain bottom support, but the de - stocking process is slow. It is expected to continue a narrow - range shock in the short term [22].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the building materials industry [1] Core Views - The global trade situation is expected to stabilize over the next year, with a focus on exports [1] - The construction materials sector has shown a positive performance, with a weekly increase of 1.29%, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index [4] - The report highlights the importance of the U.S.-China trade agreement in shaping future trade stability [4] Summary by Sections 1. Bulk Building Materials Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - **Cement**: The national average price for high-standard cement is 351.7 RMB/ton, up by 3.5 RMB/ton from last week, but down by 65.2 RMB/ton compared to the same period in 2024. The average cement inventory ratio is 69.6%, up by 1.8 percentage points from last week [13][14][22] - **Glass**: The average price for float glass is 1202.7 RMB/ton, down by 41.0 RMB/ton from last week and down by 126.0 RMB/ton year-on-year. The inventory of float glass stands at 62 million heavy boxes, down by 470,000 boxes from last week [48][50] - **Fiberglass**: The market price for non-alkali fiberglass remains stable, with mainstream prices ranging from 3250 to 3700 RMB/ton [46] 2. Industry Dynamics Tracking - The report notes a rebound in new orders and business activity expectations in the construction sector, linked to recent policy financial support [4] - The report recommends focusing on export-oriented industries, particularly in the fiberglass sector, and companies involved in home decoration consumption [4] 3. Weekly Market Review and Sector Valuation - The report indicates that the cement market is experiencing a slight increase in prices, particularly in the southwestern region, while demand is expected to weaken as northern regions enter winter [13][14] - The report emphasizes the importance of maintaining supply discipline within the cement industry, which is expected to lead to better profitability compared to the previous year [4][13]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [5] Core Views - The overseas business continues to show strong growth, with companies like Huaxin Cement and Keda Manufacturing benefiting from this trend. Huaxin Cement reported a net profit of 2.004 billion yuan for Q1-Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of 76.01% [8] - Domestic demand expectations are rising, and the industry is experiencing price increases due to tariff disturbances and self-discipline in the market. Recommendations include Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement [8] - The waterproofing industry is seeing frequent price increases, indicating a turning point in industry revenue, with recommendations for companies like Oriental Yuhong and Keshun [8] - The special electronic cloth sector is experiencing high demand, with companies like China Jushi and China National Materials Technology benefiting from this trend [8] Summary by Sections Cement Market - National cement prices increased by 1% week-on-week, with price rises concentrated in regions like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Guangdong, Chongqing, and Sichuan, ranging from 10 to 50 yuan/ton [2] - The average price of floating glass decreased by 3.30% to 1202.68 yuan/ton, with a narrowing decline [2][63] - The domestic market for photovoltaic glass is seeing a slight decline in prices, with 2.0mm coated panel prices at 12.5-13 yuan/square meter, down 1.92% [2][73] Real Estate Transactions - In the 44th week, new home transaction area in 30 major cities was 202.66 million square meters, down 40% year-on-year, while second-hand home transactions in 15 monitored cities decreased by 22% [3][22] Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include Huaxin Cement, Conch Cement, Keda Manufacturing, and others in the special electronic cloth sector like China Jushi and China National Materials Technology [8][9]