Group 1: Oil Market Insights - ING reports that the phone call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin had minimal impact, leading to stable oil prices as the market digests the conversation [1] - Brent crude oil prices remain above $65 per barrel, with no significant breakthroughs from the Trump-Putin call [1] - Concerns arise that the US may withdraw from its role as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which could affect potential sanctions on Russia [1] Group 2: Commodity Market Developments - The London Metal Exchange (LME) experienced a significant increase in aluminum inventory, with a daily surge of 92,950 tons, marking the highest level since May 2024 [1] - LME aluminum prices fell over 1% due to market sentiment being affected by Moody's downgrade of US debt ratings [1] - China's primary aluminum production reached a historical high of 3.75 million tons, with a cumulative output of 14.79 million tons in the first four months, reflecting a 3.4% year-on-year increase [1] Group 3: Agricultural Market Trends - Strong growth in US crop planting is noted, with corn planting at 78%, significantly surpassing the five-year average, and soybean planting at 66%, showing notable acceleration [2] - The favorable planting progress and expansion of corn acreage suggest a potential shift to a looser market for North American corn in the 2025/26 season [2] - If weather conditions remain normal during the growing season, CBOT corn prices may continue to face downward pressure, indicating a cyclical difference in agricultural markets compared to energy and metals [2]

Core Insights - Japan's exports to the US in April amounted to 1.7708 trillion yen, a decrease of 1.8%, marking the first decline in four months, potentially influenced by the tariffs initiated by the Trump administration [1] - The export value of automobiles from Japan to the US was 513 billion yen, down 4.8%, although the export volume increased by 11.8% to 125,817 units, continuing a four-month growth trend [1] - Japan's trade surplus with the US reached 780.6 billion yen, an increase of 14.3%, continuing a four-month growth streak [2] Summary by Sections Exports to the US - In April, Japan's total exports to the US were 1.7708 trillion yen, down 1.8% year-on-year, the first decline in four months [1] - The automobile export value was 513 billion yen, a decrease of 4.8%, while the export volume rose by 11.8% to 125,817 units [1] - Steel exports fell to 18 billion yen, down 29.0%, with a volume decrease of 20.3% [1] Imports from the US - Japan's imports from the US in April totaled 990.2 billion yen, a decrease of 11.6%, primarily due to reduced imports of high-priced and volatile items like aircraft [2] - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports dropped by 50.7%, and coal imports decreased by 43.8% [2] Overall Trade Balance - Japan recorded a trade deficit of 115.8 billion yen in April, the first deficit in three months, with exports growing by 2.0% to 9.1571 trillion yen and imports decreasing by 2.2% to 9.273 trillion yen [2] - Exports of semiconductor electronic components, food, and pharmaceuticals increased, while coal and crude oil imports decreased [2] - Coal import volume fell by 8.9%, with a value decrease of 38.6%, while crude oil import volume increased by 0.2%, but the value decreased by 10.1% [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document. Core Viewpoint - Not provided in the document. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 1. Power Coal - **Base Difference**: From May 14 to May 20, 2025, the base difference of power coal was -184.4, -187.4, -187.4, -189.4, -190.4 yuan/ton respectively, showing a downward trend [2]. 2. Energy Chemicals (1) Energy Commodities - **Base Difference**: The base difference data of crude oil, fuel oil, etc., on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are presented, such as the base difference of INE crude oil being -9.79 on May 20 [9]. - **Price Ratio**: The price ratio of crude oil to asphalt on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, is given, with the price ratio on May 20 being 0.1373 [9]. (2) Chemical Commodities - **Base Difference**: The base difference data of various chemical products such as natural rubber, methanol, PTA, etc., on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are provided, for example, the base difference of natural rubber on May 20 was -40 yuan/ton [10]. - **Inter - period Spread**: The inter - period spread data of different chemical products in different periods (5 - 1 month, 9 - 1 month, 9 - 5 month) are presented, like the 5 - 1 month spread of natural rubber being 120 yuan/ton [10]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: The inter - variety spread data of different chemical products on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are given, such as the LLDPE - PVC spread on May 20 being 2289 yuan/ton [10]. 3. Black Metals - **Base Difference**: The base difference data of black metals such as rebar, iron ore, coke, and coking coal on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are provided, for example, the base difference of rebar on May 20 was 122.0 yuan/ton [15]. - **Inter - period Spread**: The inter - period spread data of black metals in different periods are presented, like the 5 - 1 month spread of rebar being 12.0 yuan/ton [15]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: The inter - variety spread data of black metals on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are given, such as the rebar/iron ore ratio on May 20 being 4.22 [15]. 4. Non - ferrous Metals (1) Domestic Market - **Domestic Base Difference**: The domestic base difference data of non - ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc, etc., on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are provided, for example, the base difference of copper on May 20 was 910 yuan/ton [23]. - **LME Data**: The LME data of non - ferrous metals on May 20, 2025, including LME premium/discount, Shanghai - London ratio, CIF price, domestic spot price, and import profit and loss, are presented, such as the LME premium of copper being 3.16 [30]. (2) London Market - **LME Base Difference, Shanghai - London Ratio, Import Profit and Loss**: Relevant data and trends are presented through charts [32][33][34]. 5. Agricultural Products - **Base Difference**: The base difference data of agricultural products such as soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, etc., on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are provided, for example, the base difference of soybean No.1 on May 20 was -191 yuan/ton [40]. - **Inter - period Spread**: The inter - period spread data of agricultural products in different periods are presented, like the 5 - 1 month spread of soybean No.1 being -8 yuan/ton [38]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: The inter - variety spread data of agricultural products on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are given, such as the soybean No.1/corn ratio on May 20 being 1.81 [38]. 6. Stock Index Futures - **Base Difference**: The base difference data of stock index futures such as CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 on different dates from May 14 to May 20, 2025, are provided, for example, the base difference of CSI 300 on May 20 was 32.77 [48]. - **Inter - period Spread**: The inter - period spread data of stock index futures in different periods are presented, like the next - month/current - month spread of CSI 300 being -39.6 [48].

Report Summary of Crude Oil 1. Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View The domestic crude oil futures contract 2507 is expected to maintain a relatively strong trend on Wednesday, with a short - term and medium - term outlook of oscillation and an intraday view of upward movement [1][5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Information - **Price and Movement** - On Tuesday night, the domestic crude oil futures 2507 contract slightly rose 0.69% to 467.8 yuan/barrel [5]. - News that Israel is preparing to attack Iranian nuclear facilities caused international oil prices to jump 3% on Wednesday morning [5]. - **Driving Factors** - Positive factors: The "gray rhino" effect of the approaching US debt crisis in June may trigger a new round of negative macro - impacts. OPEC+ oil - producing countries are accelerating the pace of production increase, and the expected demand for crude oil is weak. However, geopolitical risks in the Middle East have increased again due to the decreasing expectation of the US - Iran nuclear negotiation and the news of Israel's potential attack on Iranian nuclear facilities [5]. - Negative factors: Although Sino - US economic and trade relations have made substantial progress and the macro - factors have turned optimistic [5].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas, Fed officials' cautious remarks and upcoming US - Japan talks led to a decline in the US dollar index and a cooling of global risk appetite. EU's 17th round of sanctions on Russia and the possible failure of the Iran nuclear negotiation increased short - term risk - aversion sentiment. Domestically, April's domestic economic data showed a slowdown in domestic demand but strong export performance. The central bank's reduction of LPR rates and commercial banks' reduction of deposit rates further eased monetary policy, boosting domestic risk appetite in the short term [2]. - Different asset classes have different trends and investment suggestions. For example, stocks are expected to be short - term volatile with a short - term cautious long - position strategy; bonds are at a short - term high and should be observed cautiously; different commodity sectors also have corresponding short - term trends and operation suggestions [2]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro Finance - **Macro**: Overseas, the US dollar index fell, and global risk appetite cooled. Domestically, April's economic data showed a slowdown in domestic demand but strong exports. The central bank's rate cuts and commercial banks' deposit rate cuts boosted domestic risk appetite. Stocks are short - term volatile and can be short - term cautiously long; bonds are at a short - term high and should be observed cautiously; black metals are short - term low - level volatile and should be observed cautiously; non - ferrous metals are short - term volatile and should be observed cautiously; energy and chemicals are short - term volatile and rebounding and can be cautiously long; precious metals are short - term high - level volatile and can be cautiously long [2]. - **Stock Index**: Supported by sectors such as cultivated diamonds, biomedicine, and millet economy, the domestic stock market rose slightly. With the slowdown in domestic demand, strong exports, and monetary policy easing, short - term cautious long - position is recommended [3]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold prices rose. Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating and the weakening of the US dollar supported the rebound of gold prices. The Fed's policy path is the core contradiction. Long - term, the global de - dollarization trend supports gold. For silver, due to geopolitical tensions and manufacturing weakness, short - term observation is recommended [4]. Black Metals - **Steel**: The domestic steel spot and futures markets were stable, and trading volume increased slightly. Despite the LPR rate cut, market confidence was still weak. Demand was weak, and supply was expected to remain high. Short - term, the steel market may be range - bound [5][6]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron ore prices rebounded slightly. Steel mills' profitability was good, and iron - water production was high. Supply may increase in the second quarter. Short - term, iron ore is strong, and medium - term, a short - position strategy at high prices is recommended [6]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The prices of silicon manganese and silicon iron were stable. Demand weakened, and supply continued to decline. Short - term, the prices of ferroalloys will continue to fluctuate [7]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The market focused on the Russia - Ukraine cease - fire negotiation and the Iran nuclear negotiation. Oil prices were volatile and slightly higher. Short - term, a wait - and - see attitude is recommended [8]. - **Asphalt**: Asphalt prices followed crude oil and were volatile. Supply was low, and demand was boosted. Inventory transfer was smooth, and short - term, it will follow crude oil and fluctuate at a high level [8]. - **PX**: PX prices rose due to many maintenance and the resonance of the polyester sector. It will remain in a tight - balance situation. There may be a risk of decline if downstream production cuts occur [8]. - **PTA**: The increase in US orders was not universal, and the domestic market was in the off - season. There is a risk of short - term correction, and the price center will follow crude oil [9]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Supply decreased due to unexpected maintenance, and inventory decreased. However, with low downstream profits, there is a risk of short - term correction, and it will be high - level volatile [9]. - **Short - Fiber**: Polyester prices were high - level volatile, and short - fiber prices were slightly lower and overall stable. With stable downstream start - up and expected release of orders, it will continue to be volatile [10]. - **Methanol**: The price of methanol in Taicang was weak. Supply improved marginally, but overall supply was still sufficient, and demand was weak, so the price was under pressure [10]. - **PP**: The domestic PP market price was weak. Although there was a short - term inventory transfer, supply was at a high level, and demand was weak. Attention should be paid to the impact of PP exports on demand [11]. - **LLDPE**: The polyethylene market price was adjusted. Import profit was favorable, but overall pressure was not effectively relieved, and the price increase was limited [11]. - **Urea**: The domestic urea market price was stable with slight fluctuations. In the short - to - medium term, the price was strong and volatile, but in the medium - to - long term, it was under pressure due to high production and limited demand [12][13]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: China's April refined copper production increased. Social inventory increased, and the processing fee was low. With the approaching of the off - season and the impact of tariff reduction, copper prices are short - term volatile, and medium - term short - position opportunities can be sought [14]. - **Aluminum**: The import of primary aluminum increased. Domestic and overseas inventory changes led to a price decline, but the short - term decline space is limited. Short - term short - position should be cautious [14]. - **Tin**: Supply constraints still exist. The mid - term raw material gap is rigidly restricted. Demand is in the off - season, and short - term prices are volatile [15]. Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: CBOT soybean prices rose due to concerns about South American crop damage. The future rainfall in Argentina is expected to be normal, and the damage situation needs verification [16]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The cost of imported Brazilian soybeans is expected to weaken. The supply of oil mills has returned to normal, and the basis is weak [17]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Oil**: The inventory of soybean oil increased, and the basis was weak. The inventory of rapeseed oil decreased, but the market was in the off - season. The fundamentals of soybean and rapeseed oil are expected to be weak [17]. - **Palm Oil**: BMD palm oil continued to rebound. Domestic inventory has a turning point, but import profit is still inverted. International export growth is limited, and the price increase space is restricted [18]. - **Pig**: After the May holiday, terminal demand was weak, and supply was stable. Spot prices are under pressure, and futures prices are expected to decline further. Attention should be paid to short - selling opportunities [18]. - **Corn**: Under the pressure of registered warehouse receipts, corn futures prices declined. Spot prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and futures prices are stable in the 2300 - 2400 range [19].

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Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a stable and positive economic environment in China amidst a turbulent international situation, advocating for a moderately loose monetary policy to support effective financing needs of the real economy [1]. Group 1: Market Overview - The US stock indices experienced slight declines, with the beauty care sector leading gains and the defense sector lagging [2][8]. - The total trading volume in the market reached 1.21 trillion yuan, with notable increases in financing balances [2][8]. - Current valuation levels of major indices in China remain low, suggesting a favorable cost-performance ratio for medium to long-term capital allocation [2][8]. Group 2: Bond Market - The yield on the 10-year government bond rose to 1.665%, with a net injection of 177 billion yuan by the central bank [3][9]. - The LPR was lowered by 10 basis points, indicating a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy [5][9]. - The overall economic environment is still in a transition phase, with real estate investment continuing to decline [3][9]. Group 3: Commodity Insights - Copper prices saw an increase, driven by stable domestic demand and growth in power investment [3][16]. - Gold imports in China surged by 73% in April, reaching a new high for the past 11 months, indicating strong demand in the precious metals market [6]. - The aluminum market is facing potential supply issues due to geopolitical factors, while nickel prices are expected to remain stable amid tight supply conditions [19][20]. Group 4: Agricultural Products - The soybean market is experiencing a recovery in supply due to increased imports, while domestic soybean meal supply is expected to rise significantly [26]. - Corn prices are on a downward trend, influenced by high inventory levels and weak downstream demand [27]. - Cotton prices are fluctuating due to macroeconomic factors and ongoing trade negotiations, with a focus on new order developments [28]. Group 5: Shipping Index - The European shipping index is experiencing fluctuations, with recent price adjustments reflecting a return to fundamental market conditions [29].

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the entire industry are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Financial Products**: A-share index has stable lower support and high upper breakthrough pressure; short - term treasury bonds may oscillate; precious metals show certain price patterns and trends; the rally of the container shipping index may slow down [2]. - **Industrial Products**: Industrial materials demand and inventory are deteriorating; iron ore, coke, and other black commodities have different price trends and market situations; various energy and chemical products have different supply - demand and price characteristics [2]. - **Agricultural Products**: Different agricultural products such as soybeans, hogs, and sugar have their own market trends and influencing factors [2]. - **Special and New Energy Commodities**: Glass market sentiment is pessimistic; rubber prices are affected by news; new energy products like lithium carbonate are in a downward trend [2]. 3. Summary by Categories Financial - **Stock Index Futures**: Index has stable lower support and high upper breakthrough pressure. A - shares open lower and oscillate with trading volume maintaining at the trillion - level. Suggest selling put options on the support level of IF2506 to earn premiums, or going long on September IM contracts on pullbacks and selling call options with an exercise price of 6400 on September contracts for covered strategies [2]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Short - term treasury bonds may oscillate, waiting for fundamental guidance. The 10 - year treasury bond yield may fluctuate between 1.6% - 1.7%, and the 30 - year treasury bond yield may fluctuate between 1.85% - 1.95%. It is recommended to wait and see and focus on high - frequency economic data and liquidity dynamics [2]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold forms a "double - top" pattern and oscillates narrowly between 3200 - 3300 US dollars (750 - 770 yuan); silver fluctuates between 32 - 33.5 US dollars (8000 - 8350 yuan). The sold out - of - the - money gold call options can be held; Moody's downgrades the US credit rating, causing declines in the US stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets and a slight increase in precious metals [2]. - **Container Shipping Index (European Line)**: The emotional release is sufficient, and the upward momentum may slow down. Consider 8 - 10, 6 - 10 positive spreads, and wait and see for unilateral operations [2]. Industrial - **Steel**: Industrial materials demand and inventory are deteriorating. Pay attention to the decline in apparent demand. Iron ore oscillates between 700 - 745. Coke and coking coal prices are in a downward phase. Suggest long - hot - rolled steel and short - coke or short - coking coal strategies [2]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: Different products have different trends. For example, PX continues to have limited upward momentum; PTA oscillates at a high level between 4600 - 5000; short - fiber prices follow raw materials; ethanol's supply - demand structure improves; styrene has short - term oscillation and medium - term bearishness [2]. Agricultural - Different agricultural products have various market situations. For example, US soybeans oscillate, hogs' futures and spot prices oscillate weakly in the short term, and sugar has positive data from Brazil in late April [2]. Special and New Energy - **Special Commodities**: Glass market sentiment is pessimistic, and attention is paid to whether it can break through the 1000 - point level; rubber prices rise slightly due to storage news and can be lightly shorted at the upper end of the 14500 - 15500 range [2]. - **New Energy Commodities**: Lithium carbonate maintains a downward trend, with the main contract referring to 60,000 - 63,000 yuan; polysilicon futures oscillate with near - term strength and long - term weakness [2].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **LLDPE & PP**: The overall trading was weak on Monday, and market sentiment deteriorated. For plastics, maintenance increased and some production shifted before early June, with low imports. Demand improved in the short - term due to tariff cuts, and there was an expectation of inventory reduction. For PP, the maintenance peak was in late May, and subsequent supply pressure would increase. Demand had short - term benefits but mid - term concerns. The static fundamentals were okay. For single - side trading, it was advisable to go short on rallies, and the LP spread was expected to widen [4]. - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: For caustic soda, in the short - term, supply pressure was limited during the concentrated maintenance period. Demand was supported by the potential resumption of some alumina production and new production lines. The purchase price of mainstream Shandong factories increased, and the futures price might rise further, but there were risks. It was recommended to stay on the sidelines, and aggressive investors could try positive spreads cautiously. For PVC, the short - term rebound was supported by macro - stimulation, export, and supply - demand factors, but there was an over - supply pressure in the long - term. It was expected to fluctuate in the short - term, with a resistance level of around 5100 for the 09 contract [26]. - **Polyester Industry Chain**: For PX, short - term supply was tight, and demand was supported, but the upside was limited. PX09 was expected to fluctuate in the range of 6600 - 7000, and PX9 - 1 was in a short - term positive spread situation. For PTA, the supply - demand situation was expected to weaken. TA09 was expected to fluctuate in the range of 4600 - 5000, and TA9 - 1 was short - term positive spread and medium - term negative spread. For MEG, there was an expectation of inventory reduction, and short - term support was strong. It was advisable to sell put options on EG2509 - P - 4300 and go for positive spreads on EG9 - 1. For short - fiber, the absolute price was expected to adjust, and attention could be paid to the opportunity to widen the processing margin. For bottle - chips, the absolute price followed the raw materials, and attention could be paid to the opportunity to widen the processing margin at the lower end of the range [30]. - **Crude Oil**: Oil prices were oscillating, and the future logic would shift from macro to fundamental factors. If OPEC's actual production increase was as expected, the market would be under pressure; otherwise, the pressure would be relieved. There was still a short - term geopolitical premium. Oil prices were likely to fluctuate within a certain range. The recommended trading strategy was a band - trading approach, with the WTI range at [59, 69], Brent at [61, 71], and SC at [450, 510]. It was advisable to buy volatility in options trading [34]. - **Methanol**: The port inventory showed an inflection point, and the expected increase in imports would lead to inventory accumulation and a weaker basis. The 09 contract was expected to decline in the short - term, and it was advisable to add positions at 2350, targeting 2050 - 2100. It was also advisable to reduce short - positions on the 69 reverse spread [37]. - **Styrene**: Styrene rebounded strongly. Tariff cuts improved demand expectations, and the inventory was at a low level. However, there were risks, including high inventory in the 3S products and weak pure - benzene supply - demand. It was expected to fluctuate in the short - term and be bearish in the medium - term. Attention could be paid to the resistance level of 7800 - 7900 for the near - month contract, and the opportunity for the EB - BZ spread to widen [42]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 PE & PP Price and Spread - **PE Futures**: L2505 closed at 7330 on May 19, down 190 (- 2.53%) from May 16; L2509 closed at 7238, up 2 (0.03%) [1]. - **PP Futures**: PP2505 closed at 7137 on May 19, down 111 (- 1.53%) from May 16; PP2509 closed at 7078, down 15 (- 0.21%) [1]. - **Spreads**: L2505 - 2509 spread decreased by 192 (- 67.61%) to 92; PP2505 - 2509 spread decreased by 96 (- 61.94%) to 59 [1]. - **Spot Prices**: East China PP拉丝 spot price was 7160 on May 19, down 10 (- 0.14%); North China LLDPE film material spot price was 7300, unchanged [1]. 3.2 PE & PP Upstream and Downstream开工率 and库存 - **PE开工率**: PE device开工率 was 79.5% on May 16, down 4.55 (- 5.41%) from the previous value; PE downstream weighted开工率 was 39.3%, up 0.57 (1.47%) [2]. - **PE库存**: PE enterprise inventory was 52.8 million tons on May 16, down 4.76 (- 8.27%) from the previous value; PE social inventory was 61.1 million tons, down 0.71 (- 1.15%) [2]. - **PP开工率**: PP device开工率 was 76.6% on May 16, down 3.19 (- 4.0%) from the previous value; PP downstream weighted开工率 was 49.8%, up 0.33 (0.7%) [3]. - **PP库存**: PP enterprise inventory was 60.4 million tons on May 16, down 7.20 (- 10.64%) from the previous value; PP trader inventory was 15.9 million tons, up 1.61 (11.28%) [3]. 3.3 PVC & Caustic Soda Price and Spread - **Caustic Soda**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda converted to 100% price was 2625 on May 19, up 31.3 (1.2%); Shandong 50% liquid caustic soda converted to 100% price was 2800, up 40.0 (1.4%) [25]. - **PVC**: East China calcium - carbide - based PVC market price was 4840 on May 19, unchanged; East China ethylene - based PVC market price was 5050, unchanged [25]. - **Futures**: SH2505 was 2563 on May 19, up 36.0 (1.4%); SH2509 was 2586, up 51.0 (2.0%); V2505 was 4834, up 14.0 (0.3%); V2509 was 4959, up 12.0 (0.2%) [25]. 3.4 PVC & Caustic Soda Supply, Demand and库存 - **Supply**: Caustic soda industry开工率 was 85.8% on May 16, down 1.7 (- 1.9%); PVC total开工率 was 74.0%, down 3.8 (- 4.9%) [25]. - **Demand**: Alumina industry开工率 was 77.0% on May 16, down 2.7 (- 3.3%); viscose staple fiber industry开工率 was 80.7%, down 0.3 (- 0.4%); printing and dyeing industry开机率 was 63.2%, up 2.6 (4.2%) [25][26]. - **库存**: Liquid caustic soda East China factory inventory was 19.4 million tons on May 15, up 0.1 (0.3%); PVC upstream factory inventory was 40.6 million tons, down 2.0 (- 4.7%); PVC total social inventory was 39.7 million tons, down 1.3 (- 3.1%) [26]. 3.5 Polyester Industry Chain Price and Spread - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (July) was 65.54 on May 16, up 0.13 (0.2%); WTI crude oil (June) was 62.69, up 0.3% [30]. - **Downstream Polyester Products**: POY150/48 price was 7025 on May 16, down 25 (- 0.4%); FDY150/96 price was 7310, unchanged [30]. - **PX - Related**: CFR China PX was 841 on May 19, up 2 (0.2%); PX spot price (RMB) was 6971, down 66 (- 0.9%) [30]. 3.6 Polyester Industry Chain开工率 and库存 - **开工率**: Asian PX开工率 was 67.5% on May 16, down 3.3 (- 4.7%); China PX开工率 was 74.1%, down 4.5 (- 5.7%); PTA开工率 was 73.0%, up 3.9% [30]. - **库存**: MEG port inventory was 75.1 million tons on May 19, down 0.8 (- 1.1%); MEG to - port expectation was 10.9 million tons, up 5.4 [30]. 3.7 Crude Oil Price and Spread - **Crude Oil**: Brent was 65.54 on May 20, up 0.13 (0.20%) from May 19; WTI was 62.75, up 0.06 (0.10%) [34]. - **Spreads**: Brent M1 - M3 was 1.30 on May 20, up 0.18 (16.07%); WTI M1 - M3 was 1.20, unchanged; SC M1 - M3 was 3.00, down 1.20 (- 28.57%) [34]. 3.8 Crude Oil Product Price and Spread - **Prices**: NYM RBOB was 214.07 on May 20, up 0.19 (0.09%) from May 19; NYM ULSD was 213.04, up 0.27 (0.13%); ICE Gasoil was 617.25, down 1.75 (- 0.28%) [34]. - **Spreads**: RBOB M1 - M3 was 7.87 on May 20, down 0.14 (- 1.75%); ULSD M1 - M3 was 5.00, unchanged; Gasoil M1 - M3 was 9.00, up 1.00 (12.50%) [34]. 3.9 Methanol Price and Spread - **Futures**: MA2505 closed at 2300 on May 19, down 53 (- 2.25%) from May 16; MA2509 closed at 2272, down 12 (- 0.53%) [37]. - **Spreads**: MA2505 - 2509 spread was 28 on May 19, down 41 (- 59.42%) from May 16 [37]. - **Spot Prices**: Inner Mongolia northern line spot price was 2073 on May 19, down 58 (- 2.70%); Henan Luoyang spot price was 2210, down 20 (- 0.90%); Port Taicang spot price was 2340, down 33 (- 1.37%) [37]. 3.10 Methanol库存 and开工率 - **库存**: Methanol enterprise inventory was 33.777% on May 16, up 3.4 (11.14%) from the previous value; Methanol port inventory was 48.4 million tons, down 7.8 (- 13.88%) [37]. - **开工率**: Upstream domestic enterprise开工率 was 75.5% on May 16, down 0.2 (- 0.20%); Downstream external - procurement MTO device开工率 was 75.68%, up 8.5 (12.67%) [37]. 3.11 Styrene Price and Spread - **Upstream**: Brent crude oil (June) was 65.5 on May 19, up 0.1 (0.2%); CFR Japan naphtha was 569.0, up 4.0 (0.7%) [39]. - **Spot & Futures**: Styrene East China spot price was 8025 on May 19, up 75.0 (0.9%); EB2506 was 7779.0, up 118.0 (1.5%); EB2507 was 7613.0, up 109.0 (1.5%) [40]. - **Import & Profit**: Styrene CFR China was 946.0 on May 19, up 14.0 (1.5%); Styrene import profit was 96.6, up 106.5 (1079.4%) [41]. 3.12 Styrene产业链开工率 and库存 - **开工率**: Domestic pure - benzene comprehensive开工率 was 70.7% on May 16, down 2.6 (- 3.5%); Styrene开工率 was 71.3%, down 0.9 (- 1.3%) [42]. - **库存**: Pure - benzene port inventory was 12.3 on May 15, up 0.3 (2.5%); Styrene port inventory was 9.3, down 0.5 (- 4.9%) [42].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of international disputes on financial markets and emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence in achieving success amidst these challenges [1]. Group 1: Financial Sector Insights - The People's Bank of China aims to support Beijing in becoming a highland for technology finance and to promote the internationalization of the Renminbi [1]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to accelerate the development of the Beijing Stock Exchange to better serve innovative small and medium-sized enterprises [1]. - U.S. President Trump has called for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, criticizing Chairman Powell for being slow to act [1]. Group 2: Shipping and Commodities - The shipping index for Europe showed fluctuations, with the 08 contract closing at 2387.9 points, up 5.84% [2]. - The SCFIS European line index was reported at 1265.30 points, down 2.9%, indicating a narrowing decline [2]. - The outlook for the shipping market suggests a return to rationality after a period of heightened expectations, with the June contract expected to fluctuate within a narrow range [2]. Group 3: Oil and Industrial Production - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from "Aaa" to "Aa1" due to high government debt of $36 trillion and a heavy interest burden [3]. - China's industrial production showed a year-on-year increase of 6.1% in April, indicating a continued growth trend [3]. - Retail sales in April reached 37,174 billion yuan, growing by 5.1% year-on-year, reflecting a slight acceleration compared to the first quarter [3]. Group 4: Economic Data and Trends - China's April economic data showed a slight recovery in consumption, with retail sales growth at 5.1% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in home appliances and cultural products [5]. - The fixed asset investment growth rate remained low, and the real estate sector showed signs of a pullback [5]. - The retail sales of gold and jewelry increased by 25% year-on-year, while automotive consumption grew by 0.7% [5]. Group 5: Industry Developments - Xiaomi is set to launch its SUV model YU7 and its self-developed SoC chip, which is expected to enhance its high-end strategy [6][7]. - Goldman Sachs has a positive outlook on Xiaomi, citing its strong balance sheet and integration capabilities as key advantages [7]. Group 6: Market Performance - U.S. stock indices showed slight increases, with the environmental sector leading gains while the food and beverage sector lagged [8]. - The bond market saw a general rise, with the 10-year government bond yield falling to 1.663% [9]. - The market's risk appetite improved following progress in U.S.-China trade talks, which included the cancellation of some tariffs [9].