Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry is expected to see structural opportunities by 2026, driven by policies and market conditions, with three main growth engines: new energy, electronics, and computing power [1] Summary by Sections 2025 Review - The construction materials index and fundamentals showed signs of recovery, with the SW construction materials index increasing by 21.37% from the beginning of the year to November 12, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.30 percentage points [2] - Sub-industry performance was mixed, with the fiberglass manufacturing sector leading gains due to the AI computing power boom [2] - Despite a slight revenue decline of 5.74% year-on-year, the industry saw a significant profit improvement, with net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 21.46% [2] 2026 Outlook - Structural investment opportunities in the construction materials industry are expected to emerge due to intensified policy regulation and sustained high demand in emerging sectors [3] - The "anti-involution" policy is anticipated to reshape the competitive landscape in traditional materials like cement and glass, improving supply-demand dynamics and gradually restoring industry profitability [3] - The growth of new energy, electronics, and computing sectors will benefit leading companies with technological barriers and production capabilities, particularly in high-performance fiberglass [3] - The demand for renovation and urban renewal in the real estate sector will favor consumer building material leaders with strong channel layouts, brands, and product quality [3] Sub-industry Outlook - **Cement**: Supply regulation effects are expected to improve profitability, with major projects supporting future demand and leading companies expanding into overseas markets [4] - **Fiberglass**: Continued high demand from the wind power and electric vehicle sectors is expected to support sales, with AI computing needs driving fiberglass demand [4] - **Consumer Building Materials**: Urban renewal is likely to boost demand for renovation and repair, while consumption upgrades will increase the demand for high-quality green materials [4] - **Glass**: Prices remain under pressure, but the "anti-involution" policy may help ease supply-demand imbalances [4] Investment Recommendations - Focus on three investment themes: 1. Traditional building materials benefiting from "anti-involution" policies, with recommended companies including Huaxin Cement, Shangfeng Cement, and Conch Cement [4] 2. Emerging sectors with sustained high demand, recommending companies like China Jushi and China National Building Material [4] 3. Consumer building material leaders with strong retail channel layouts, recommending companies such as Oriental Yuhong, Beixin Building Materials, Weixing New Materials, Sankeshu, and Tubao [4]

Group 1: Energy and Metals Crude Oil - Overnight international oil prices rebounded, with the Brent 01 contract rising 1.41%. The Russia-Ukraine geopolitical risk is entangled between sanctions and peace talks. Supply and demand face greater inventory accumulation expectations in Q4 and Q1 next year, and the downward drive for oil prices remains. Focus on the progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace plan negotiation and the Venezuelan geopolitical risk [1] Precious Metals - Overnight precious metals rose. As several Fed officials advocated a December rate cut, the implied rate cut probability in the interest rate market rose to 80%. The market is uncertain, and precious metals are oscillating at high levels waiting for a directional breakthrough [2] Copper - Overnight copper prices oscillated. LME copper rose with precious metals at the end of the session. The domestic spot market has a certain bullish sentiment, and the SMM social inventory decreased by 1.39 million tons to 18.06 million tons [3] Aluminum - Overnight SHFE aluminum fluctuated narrowly. The social inventory of aluminum ingots and bars decreased by 0.8 million tons on Monday. The aluminum price may continue to adjust, with support around 21,100 yuan [4] Alumina - Alumina's operating capacity is at a historical high, and the supply surplus pattern remains unchanged. It will operate weakly before large-scale production cuts [5] Cast Aluminum Alloy - The spot price of Baotai ADC12 remained at 20,700 yuan. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and it will continue to follow the aluminum price, with the possibility of a narrowing spread with AL [6] Zinc - Domestic and overseas mine TC continued to decline. SHFE zinc oscillated in the range of 22,200 - 23,000 yuan/ton. The external demand supports zinc consumption, but the domestic demand is expected to weaken [7] Lead - SHFE lead oscillated in the range of 17,000 - 17,500 yuan/ton. The export of lead-acid batteries is expected to remain under pressure [8] Nickel and Stainless Steel - SHFE nickel rebounded, and stainless steel inventory decreased. However, the short-term contradiction lies in the macro level, and it is advisable to short on rebounds [9] Tin - LME tin closed higher, and SHFE tin oscillated at high levels. It is still advisable to short, and at the same time, match with out-of-the-money call options to hedge risks [10] Lithium Carbonate - The futures price of lithium carbonate opened low and moved lower. The market is highly divergent, and risk control should be prioritized [11] Polysilicon - The fundamentals of polysilicon are weak. The futures price will maintain an oscillating pattern [12] Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon futures closed slightly lower. It will maintain an oscillating pattern in the short term [13] Iron Ore - The iron ore futures oscillated strongly overnight. The fundamentals are marginally looser, and the price is expected to oscillate [15] Coke - The coke price oscillated. It may oscillate weakly [16] Coking Coal - The coking coal price oscillated weakly. It may oscillate weakly [17] Manganese Silicon - The manganese silicon price oscillated. The bottom support is expected to move down [18] Silicon Ferrosilicon - The silicon ferrosilicon price oscillated. The bottom support will be tested [19] Fuel Oil and Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - Both high-sulfur and low-sulfur fuel oils face pressure from abundant supply and weak demand [21] Asphalt - The asphalt price is expected to oscillate weakly under pressure [22] Group 2: Chemicals Urea - Urea supply remains sufficient. The market may return to a stalemate [23] Methanol - The methanol futures rose sharply. It is advisable to try to go long on the 5 - 9 spread at low prices [24] Pure Benzene - It is advisable to continue the idea of shorting on rebounds and consider option allocation [25] Styrene - The supply and demand of styrene are in a tight balance, but the support from the cost and demand sides is questionable [26] Polypropylene, Plastic, and Propylene - The market lacks guidance. Polyethylene supply pressure increases, and polypropylene supply is expected to increase slightly [27] PVC and Caustic Soda - PVC may follow the cost. Caustic soda will operate weakly [28] PX and PTA - PX is still strong before new capacity is put into production. PTA is driven by cost [29] Ethylene Glycol - The ethylene glycol price has a short-term rebound expectation, but the rebound space is limited [30] Short Fiber and Bottle Chip - Short fiber prices fluctuate with raw materials. Bottle chip is cost-driven [31] Group 3: Agricultural Products Soybean and Soybean Meal - The soybean meal futures rebounded. Pay attention to the impact of La Niña on South American soybean production [35] Soybean Oil and Palm Oil - Soybean oil and palm oil will oscillate in the short term. Palm oil is weaker [36] Rapeseed Meal and Rapeseed Oil - The rapeseed market focuses on Australian seeds. It is advisable to wait and see in the short term [37] Domestic Soybeans - Domestic soybeans rebounded strongly. Pay attention to the spot market and policy guidance [38] Corn - The corn futures oscillated at a high level. Pay attention to the sales progress of new corn in the Northeast [39] Live Hogs - The far-month hog futures rose, and the near-month is weak. The price may form a double bottom [40] Eggs - The number of newly laid hens is expected to decrease in December. Pay attention to the spot price [41] Cotton - The cotton futures may oscillate in the short term. It is advisable to wait and see [42] Sugar - The international sugar supply is sufficient. Pay attention to the production in India, Thailand, and Guangxi [43] Apples - The apple futures oscillated at a high level. Pay attention to the inventory removal [44] Wood - The wood futures oscillated. It is advisable to wait and see [45] Pulp - The pulp futures fell slightly. It is advisable to wait and see [46] Group 4: Financial Futures Stock Index Futures - A-shares rose in a shrinking volume. The short-term macro liquidity is uncertain. It is advisable to wait and see [47] Treasury Bond Futures - The treasury bond futures oscillated upward. The yield curve may flatten slightly [48] Group 5: Shipping Container Freight Index (European Line) - The SCFIS European route index rose sharply. The 02 contract may maintain a discount [20]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming launch of platinum and palladium futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, emphasizing the importance of understanding the supply-demand dynamics and historical price drivers in the platinum and palladium markets [5][6]. Group 1: Research Framework - The core framework for platinum and palladium research is based on supply-demand relationships, which are influenced by both micro-level mining costs and macroeconomic factors [6][24]. - Supply-demand balance determines the price direction of platinum and palladium, with mining supply primarily dominated by South Africa, accounting for over 70% of global supply [9][14]. - The automotive industry is the main demand driver for platinum and palladium, with platinum demand in the automotive sector projected to account for 39.85% of total platinum demand in 2024 [9][14]. Group 2: Price Influencing Factors - Mining costs provide short-term and long-term price support, with total cash costs (TCC) and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) being critical metrics for mining operations [17][24]. - The profitability of mining companies affects long-term capital expenditures, which in turn influences supply and price levels [18][19]. - Macroeconomic fluctuations and event shocks significantly impact supply-demand dynamics, thereby affecting platinum and palladium prices [22][43]. Group 3: Historical Price Trends - Historical price trends from 2000 to present are categorized into five periods, each driven by different core factors, including industrial demand and macroeconomic changes [44][45]. - The period from 2000 to 2008 saw strong industrial demand, particularly from the automotive sector, leading to significant price increases for platinum [45][48]. - The 2009 to 2015 period was characterized by macroeconomic uncertainty and supply disruptions, resulting in fluctuating prices for both platinum and palladium [49][53]. - From 2016 to 2018, structural changes in demand, particularly due to the rise of electric vehicles, negatively impacted platinum prices [54][56]. - The period from 2019 to 2022 was marked by increased volatility in palladium prices, driven by regulatory changes and supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic [59][60]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The outlook for platinum and palladium prices will be influenced by ongoing macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and interest rate expectations, as well as shifts in automotive demand due to electric vehicle adoption [62][63]. - The potential for a new round of price increases is anticipated as speculative demand rises, particularly in response to changes in the U.S. dollar and broader economic conditions [62][63].

Group 1: Construction Materials Sector - The construction materials sector is currently at a low point in terms of profitability, valuation, and holdings, but some leading companies have begun to recover from this bottom, with expectations of a revival in consumer building materials driven by policy support [1] - Despite the basic fundamentals still being on the downside, the sector has experienced a four-year decline, and the supply clearing and transformation of revenue structures are benefiting some leading companies, which are showing signs of stabilization in operations [1] - The report highlights strong operational resilience among leading companies in the consumer building materials segment, with a stable long-term demand and an improving competitive landscape, indicating significant growth potential for quality leaders [1] Group 2: Cement Market - The national average price of cement has slightly decreased by 0.4% week-on-week, with the current price at 351 RMB/ton, reflecting a year-on-year drop of 77.67 RMB/ton [2] - The national cement shipment rate stands at 45.73%, showing a week-on-week decline of 0.47% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.40 percentage points [2] - The industry valuation remains at historical low levels, with a focus on companies such as Huaxin Cement, Conch Cement, and others [2] Group 3: Glass Market - The price of float glass has weakened, with the average price at 1154 RMB/ton, down 2.8% week-on-week and 20.6% year-on-year [3] - Inventory levels have increased, with stock days rising to 30.36 days, indicating a growing supply [3] - Leading glass companies are currently undervalued, with attention on firms like Xinyi Glass and others [3] Group 4: Fiberglass and Composite Materials - The market price for fiberglass yarn has shown slight fluctuations, with mainstream transaction prices for 2400tex yarn ranging from 3250 to 3700 RMB/ton, reflecting a 0.2% increase week-on-week [4] - Electronic yarn prices have remained stable, with G75 mainstream quotes between 8800 and 9300 RMB/ton [4] - Leading companies in the fiberglass and composite materials sector are well-positioned, with a focus on firms like China Jushi and others [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall commodity market showed an adjustment trend yesterday, with the prices of finished steel products rising slightly. The supply and demand of rebar both increased, and the inventory continued to decline, showing a neutral performance overall. The terminal demand for hot-rolled coils continued to recover, but the inventory level remained high. In the long term, the steel consumption side still has the basis for gradual recovery. However, in the short term, due to weak demand in the off-season and high plate inventory, prices are likely to continue to fluctuate weakly. With the implementation of policies and the improvement of the macro environment, steel demand is expected to have a marginal inflection point later [2]. - For iron ore, the overall inventory is still high, but there are structural contradictions. In the short term, the molten iron output is temporarily stable, and the demand is flat. It is expected to operate within the shock range [5]. - For ferrosilicon and silicomanganese, the market risk appetite has weakened comprehensively. Although the downward pressure on prices still exists, there is no need to be overly pessimistic. It is recommended to pay attention to the inflection point of market sentiment and the corresponding price inflection point. For the black sector, it may be more cost-effective to look for positions to rebound rather than short [10][11]. - For industrial silicon, the supply side continues to shrink, and the demand side has no significant marginal change. It is expected to continue to fluctuate in the short term, and attention should be paid to phased emotional disturbances [14][15]. - For polysilicon, it is still in a tug-of-war between reality and expectations. The supply-demand pattern may improve marginally, but the short-term destocking range is expected to be limited, and the price will fluctuate widely within the range [17]. - For glass, multiple production lines are expected to undergo cold repairs in December, and the supply-demand mismatch has been alleviated. Although the policy has released positive signals, the supply-demand structure is still imbalanced, and the short-term market is expected to continue to operate weakly [20]. - For soda ash, the supply pressure remains high, but the demand side has shown marginal improvement, and the cost support still exists. It is expected to maintain a shock consolidation pattern in the short term [22]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Rebar - **Market Information**: The closing price of the rebar main contract in the afternoon was 3089 yuan/ton, up 32 yuan/ton (1.046%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts on the day were 43,558 tons, a net increase of 338 tons. The position of the main contract was 1.432705 million lots, a decrease of 80,706 lots. In the spot market, the aggregated price of rebar in Tianjin was 3210 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the aggregated price in Shanghai was 3240 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply and demand of rebar both increased, and the inventory continued to decline, showing a neutral performance overall. The steel demand has officially entered the off-season, and the subsequent reduction rhythm needs to be paid attention to. In the short term, due to weak demand in the off-season, prices are likely to continue to fluctuate weakly. However, with the implementation of policies and the improvement of the macro environment, steel demand is expected to have a marginal inflection point later [2]. Hot-Rolled Coils - **Market Information**: The closing price of the hot-rolled coil main contract was 3295 yuan/ton, up 25 yuan/ton (0.764%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts on the day were 113,732 tons, a decrease of 2,656 tons. The position of the main contract was 1.082089 million lots, a decrease of 42,534 lots. In the spot market, the aggregated price of hot-rolled coils in Lecong was 3310 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan/ton; the aggregated price in Shanghai was 3290 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The terminal demand for hot-rolled coils continued to recover, but the output decreased slightly, and the inventory level remained high. The steel demand has officially entered the off-season, and the inventory pressure of hot-rolled coils still exists. The subsequent reduction rhythm needs to be paid attention to. In the short term, due to weak demand in the off-season and high plate inventory, prices are likely to continue to fluctuate weakly. However, with the implementation of policies and the improvement of the macro environment, steel demand is expected to have a marginal inflection point later [2]. Iron Ore - **Market Information**: The main contract of iron ore (I2601) closed at 790.50 yuan/ton, up 0.64% (+5.00), with a position change of -10,742 lots to 449,800 lots. The weighted position of iron ore was 922,800 lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 792 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 51.75 yuan/ton and a basis rate of 6.14% [4]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: On the supply side, the overseas iron ore shipments decreased month-on-month in the latest period. On the demand side, the daily average molten iron output decreased month-on-month, and the number of blast furnace overhauls was more than that of restarts. The inventory of iron ore was still high overall, but there were structural contradictions. In the short term, the molten iron output was temporarily stable, and the demand was flat. It was expected to operate within the shock range [5]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese Market Information - On November 24, the main contract of silicomanganese (SM601) rebounded by more than 1.3% during the session and finally closed up 0.43% at 5630 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 silicomanganese in Tianjin was 5650 yuan/ton, with a premium of 210 yuan/ton over the futures price. The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF603) once rebounded nearly 1% during the session and then fell back, finally closing down 0.29% at 5456 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 ferrosilicon in Tianjin was 5400 yuan/ton, with a discount of 56 yuan/ton to the futures price [7][9]. - The silicomanganese price showed a weak trend, and attention should be paid to whether it can be supported at the 5600 yuan/ton level. The ferrosilicon price was still in the shock range of 5400 - 5800 yuan/ton, and attention should be paid to the support situation at the 5400 yuan/ton level [9]. Strategy Viewpoint - In the past week, the market risk appetite weakened comprehensively. Affected by factors such as the weakening of the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut in December and the decline in coking coal prices, the prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese decreased significantly. However, with the increase in the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut in December and the possible end of the decline in coking coal prices, although the downward pressure on prices still exists, there is no need to be overly pessimistic. It is recommended to pay attention to the inflection point of market sentiment and the corresponding price inflection point. For the black sector, it may be more cost-effective to look for positions to rebound rather than short. The fundamentals of silicomanganese are still not ideal, and attention should be paid to the situation of manganese ore. The supply and demand fundamentals of ferrosilicon have no obvious contradictions and drivers, and the operability is relatively low [10][11]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Industrial Silicon - **Market Information**: The closing price of the main contract of industrial silicon (SI2601) was 8940 yuan/ton, down 0.22% (-20). The weighted contract position increased by 982 lots to 428,650 lots. The spot price of 553 industrial silicon in East China was 9350 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, with a basis of 410 yuan/ton; the spot price of 421 was 9750 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton, with a basis of 10 yuan/ton after converting to the futures price [13]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of industrial silicon continued to weaken yesterday. The short-term funds were fast in and out, and the sentiment changed rapidly. Attention should be paid to the volatility risk. On the fundamental side, the weekly output of industrial silicon continued to decline, and the supply side continued to shrink. The demand side had no significant marginal change. The cost side provided support for the futures price. In the short term, the price of industrial silicon was expected to continue to fluctuate, and attention should be paid to phased emotional disturbances [14][15]. Polysilicon - **Market Information**: The closing price of the main contract of polysilicon (PS2601) was 53,315 yuan/ton, down 0.08% (-45). The weighted contract position increased by 3363 lots to 235,435 lots. The average price of N-type granular silicon in the SMM caliber 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 reclaimed material was 52.25 yuan/kg, down 0.05 yuan/kg, with a basis of -1065 yuan/ton [16]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Polysilicon was still in a tug-of-war between reality and expectations. The supply-demand pattern may improve marginally, but the short-term destocking range was expected to be limited. The prices of silicon wafers and cells had loosened, and the price pressure still existed. The spot price of upstream silicon materials was relatively firm, facing the price feedback pressure from downstream. The price would fluctuate widely within the range under the influence of news. The focus in the future was still on the progress of the platform company and the price feedback of the industrial chain [17]. Glass and Soda Ash Glass - **Market Information**: At 15:00 on Monday, the main contract of glass closed at 1013 yuan/ton, up 2.63% (+26). The quoted price of large plates in North China was 1070 yuan, down 10 from the previous day; the quoted price in Central China was 1080 yuan, down 10 from the previous day. The weekly inventory of float glass sample enterprises was 63.303 million boxes, up 56,000 boxes (+0.09%). In terms of positions, the top 20 holders of long orders increased their positions by 9 lots today, and the top 20 holders of short orders decreased their positions by 39,552 lots [19]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Multiple glass production lines are expected to undergo cold repairs in December, and the supply-demand mismatch has been alleviated. Although the policy has released positive signals, the supply-demand structure is still imbalanced, and the short-term market is expected to continue to operate weakly [20]. Soda Ash - **Market Information**: At 15:00 on Monday, the main contract of soda ash closed at 1183 yuan/ton, up 1.11% (+13). The quoted price of heavy soda ash in Shahe was 1153 yuan, up 13 from the previous day. The weekly inventory of soda ash sample enterprises was 1.6444 million tons, down 62,900 tons (-3.70%), of which the inventory of heavy soda ash was 887,300 tons, down 19,800 tons, and the inventory of light soda ash was 757,100 tons, down 43,100 tons. In terms of positions, the top 20 holders of long orders decreased their positions by 21,776 lots today, and the top 20 holders of short orders decreased their positions by 50,267 lots [21]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply pressure in the soda ash market remains high, but the demand side has shown marginal improvement, and the cost support still exists. It is expected to maintain a shock consolidation pattern in the short term [22].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The mid - term outlook for the industry is "Oscillation", with specific ratings for each variety as follows: steel - oscillation; iron ore - oscillation with an upward bias; scrap steel - oscillation; coke - oscillation; coking coal - oscillation with an upward bias; glass - oscillation; manganese silicon - oscillation; silicon iron - oscillation; soda ash - oscillation [8][12][15][16][19] Core View of the Report - The fundamentals of steel are improving, and with the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference in December and overseas interest - rate cut expectations, the macro - environment is favorable, leading to a low - level rebound in the futures market. However, as the off - season deepens, demand may weaken, and high inventory levels limit the upside potential. Iron ore prices are strong due to potential restocking demand, while scrap steel prices are expected to oscillate. Coke is expected to follow coking coal in oscillation, and coking coal's far - month contracts may oscillate with an upward bias. Manganese silicon and silicon iron are expected to trade around cost levels. Glass and soda ash face over - supply issues, with glass prices likely to oscillate weakly without more cold repairs, and soda ash prices expected to oscillate in the short term and decline in the long run [2][7][10] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Iron Element - Overseas mines' shipments decreased month - on - month, with a significant increase in arrivals this period after a decrease in the previous two weeks. Port inventories slightly declined, and steel mills' imported ore inventories decreased. Short - term hot metal is expected to be supported, and iron ore restocking demand may be released, so iron ore prices are strong. Scrap steel supply increased while demand remained stable, with limited downside space after price drops, and is expected to oscillate [3] Carbon Element - After profit recovery and environmental relaxation, coke supply stabilized. Short - term steel mill demand remained strong, and total inventory continued to decline, but cost support for spot prices weakened, and the market expected price cuts. Coke futures are expected to follow coking coal in oscillation. Coking coal's fundamentals have not significantly weakened, and downstream winter restocking is expected after spot price corrections. The near - month contracts are affected by delivery and are expected to oscillate, while the far - month contracts are expected to oscillate with an upward bias [3] Alloy - Manganese silicon has strong cost support, but the oversupply situation is difficult to reverse, and prices are expected to trade around cost levels. Silicon iron's cost supports the price bottom, but oversupply restricts the upside, and it is also expected to trade around cost levels [4][7] Glass and Soda Ash - Glass supply may be disrupted, but mid - and downstream inventories are relatively high, and the current supply - demand is oversupplied. Without more cold repairs by the end of the year, high inventories will suppress prices, otherwise, prices may rise. Soda ash prices are near cost, with obvious bottom support, but oversupply restricts price increases. In the short term, it is expected to oscillate, and in the long term, the price center will decline [7][15] Steel - Spot market transactions were good, steel mill profitability decreased, but production enthusiasm remained high, and steel output slightly increased. Steel demand was resilient, and overall inventory continued to decline, but inventory levels were still higher than the same period last year. The fundamentals are improving, and the futures market has the driving force for a low - level rebound, but the upside is limited due to the off - season and high inventory [10] Iron Ore - Global shipments decreased month - on - month, and the arrival rhythm fluctuated greatly. Spot prices mostly rose. From a fundamental perspective, overseas mine shipments decreased, arrivals increased this period, and the hurricane affected the arrival rhythm. Hot metal production slightly decreased, and restocking demand has not been significantly released. Short - term ore prices are expected to oscillate with an upward bias [10] Scrap Steel - This week's arrivals slightly increased, and electric furnace profits significantly recovered after the decline in scrap prices and the rise in finished product prices. The total daily consumption of 255 steel mills slightly decreased, and steel mills slightly replenished their inventories. The supply increased while demand remained stable, with limited downside space after price drops, and it is expected to oscillate [11] Coke - Futures followed coking coal in oscillation. Spot prices declined, and supply slightly increased after the improvement of coking profits and the end of environmental restrictions. Demand was weakening as hot metal production declined slightly. Inventory at coke enterprises slightly increased but remained low. In the off - season, supply and demand are both weak, and the futures market is expected to follow coking coal in oscillation [12][13] Coking Coal - Futures were under pressure and oscillated. Spot prices of some varieties declined. Domestic supply remained low, and the fundamentals have not significantly weakened. There is restocking demand for downstream winter storage after price corrections. The near - month contracts are affected by delivery and are expected to oscillate, while the far - month contracts are expected to oscillate with an upward bias [14] Manganese Silicon - Futures prices rose and then fell. Spot market transactions were average, and manufacturers were under cost pressure. Cost support remained strong, but the oversupply situation was difficult to reverse, and prices are expected to trade around cost levels [17] Silicon Iron - Futures prices rose and then fell. Spot market transactions needed improvement. Cost support was strong, but oversupply restricted the upside, and prices are expected to trade around cost levels [18]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the stock and commodity markets both declined. Overseas, the expectation of US interest rate cuts was dashed, leading to a decline in US stocks and a contraction in global stock market liquidity. Domestically, economic data was weak, new energy negotiations were pending, and institutional portfolio adjustments contributed to the decline. In the fourth quarter, both policies and performance entered a lull, with a weak fundamental outlook and a lack of a clear narrative in the market. The market is more looking forward to the spring market. The soda ash market showed a weak trend as expected last week, with weekly lows approaching the June low. The soda ash futures price dropped significantly due to the cold repair expectation of float glass production lines on the demand side and the intensification of negative feedback. It is expected that the price will oscillate and recover next week, but the medium - term price range will still move down. For glass, the 01 contract price fell below 1000. Due to the cyclical downturn in the real estate market, the improvement in the spot - side fundamentals was limited, demand was weak, and the large mid - stream inventory was a major concern. The short - term focus is on the effect of manufacturers' price - for - volume strategy and daily sales data. If the terminal demand does not improve substantially, the glass price may still have room to decline. [15][24] Summary According to the Directory 1. Soda Ash Analysis 1.1 Soda Ash Supply - This week, soda ash production was 721,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 18,000 tons (- 2.5%). Both light and heavy soda decreased, with light soda down 4000 tons and heavy soda down 15,000 tons week - on - week. The decline in production was due to the reduced load of some devices such as Henan Junhua, Jiangsu Jingshen, etc., while Gansu Jinchang's production recovery offset part of the reduction. The raw salt price was stable, and the thermal coal price increased slightly. As of November 20, 2025, the theoretical profit (double - ton) of the soda ash by the Chinese joint - alkali process was - 153.50 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 28.50 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit of the ammonia - alkali process was - 38.50 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 15 yuan/ton. [8] 1.2 Soda Ash Demand - This week, the apparent demand for soda ash was 784,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.1%. The apparent demand for heavy soda was 416,000 tons (a week - on - week increase of 3.1%), and that for light soda was 368,000 tons (a week - on - week increase of 7.3%). The daily output of float glass was 158,200 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 900 tons per day, and the output of photovoltaic glass was stable at 89,000 tons. The futures price dropped significantly this week, mid - stream shipments were at a historical high, some heavy soda manufacturers in Qinghai lowered prices, while light soda sales were good, and prices increased by 20 - 50 yuan/ton in various regions. The weekly shipments of soda ash in the spot and futures markets were about 200,000 tons, a significant week - on - week increase. The delivery price in Shahe was about 1130 yuan/ton (a week - on - week decrease of 70 yuan), corresponding to SA01 - 30, and the basis strengthened. Currently, the mid - stream inventory is large, with a structural inventory build - up, but the overall inventory pressure is not great. With the weakening demand for float glass downstream and the stable coal price, the price has been weak recently. [11] 1.3 Soda Ash Inventory - Upstream: Soda ash factory inventory decreased to 1.644 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 63,000 tons. Among them, heavy soda inventory decreased by 20,000 tons, and light soda inventory decreased by 43,000 tons. In terms of regions, the factory inventory in the northwest decreased by 47,000 tons to 657,000 tons, and that in the southwest decreased by 1000 tons to 607,000 tons, while the inventory in the north increased by 3500 tons to 224,000 tons. Mid - stream: The mid - stream inventory decreased slightly, with the social inventory decreasing by 2% to 653,000 tons, and there were 0 warehouse receipts. Downstream: In float glass enterprises, 33% of the sample factories had a soda ash inventory of 20.87 days, a week - on - week decrease of 0.76 days. [14] 2. Glass Analysis 2.1 Glass Supply - The daily output of float glass was 158,200 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 900 tons per day, with a production line in the northeast shutting down. Currently, there are 222 operating production lines. According to the production cost calculation model of Longzhong Information, the weekly average profit of float glass using natural gas as fuel was - 206.84 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 19.14 yuan/ton; that using coal - gas as fuel was 25.79 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 25.47 yuan/ton; and that using petroleum coke as fuel was 8.52 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 24.00 yuan/ton. The contraction in supply is mainly driven by environmental protection policies rather than market self - clearing, which is difficult to fundamentally reverse the supply - demand pattern. If the price continues to fall, the number of production lines with cold repair plans before the Spring Festival may increase. [18] 2.2 Glass Demand - On the demand side, Hubei manufacturers lowered prices twice this week, and Shahe manufacturers lowered prices on Monday. According to Longzhong, after Minghong's price adjustment to 1040 yuan/ton, the sales - to - production ratio was still weak. Due to the cyclical downturn in the real estate market, the improvement in the spot - side fundamentals was limited, demand was weak, and the large mid - stream inventory was a major concern. As of November 17, 2025, the average order days of the national深加工 sample enterprises was 9.9 days, a week - on - week decrease of 8.9% and a year - on - year decrease of 24.2%. Since November, the average number of orders held by deep - processing samples in each region has decreased compared with the beginning of the month. The weak order situation has also led to some deep - processing factories having temporary holidays. Currently, the number of order days held by the surveyed deep - processing enterprises is mostly 2 - 5 days, with some orders scheduled for 7 - 15 days, and a few engineering orders with longer schedules. Near the end of the year, deep - processing enterprises still remain cautious about signing debt - related orders. This week (from November 7 to November 13, 2025), the operating rate of the Chinese LOW - E glass sample enterprises was 76.2%, a week - on - week increase of 1.7%. [21] 2.3 Glass Market Performance and Strategy - The price of the glass 01 contract fell below 1000. Due to the cyclical downturn in the real estate market, the improvement in the spot - side fundamentals was limited, demand was weak, and the large mid - stream inventory was a major concern. The rapid decline in the soda ash futures price this week weakened the cost support for glass. In terms of supply, the daily melting volume of glass was 158,200 tons. The short - term focus is on the effect of manufacturers' price - for - volume strategy and core daily sales data. If manufacturers in major production areas such as Hubei continue to lower prices but the terminal demand does not improve substantially and the sales - to - production ratio fails to recover, the glass price may still have room to decline. The trading volume of the glass 01 contract reached 1.99 million hands, a year - on - year increase of 86.6%. Attention should be paid to regulatory risks. As the near - month price falls, the market has started the cold repair expectation logic. Attention can be paid to the reverse - spread strategy and the strategy of going long on FG05 and short on SA05. It is expected that the market will enter an oscillation next week, and the medium - term trend is still weak. [24]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction materials industry [1] Core Views - The construction materials sector is currently facing a high base effect in Q4 2024, which may challenge year-on-year comparisons. However, there are signs of potential alpha opportunities in the consumer segment and export industries if the sector can navigate this high base successfully [3][4] - The report highlights a mixed performance in the cement market, with prices showing slight fluctuations and regional disparities. The average price of high-standard cement is reported at 350.8 CNY/ton, down 1.5 CNY/ton from the previous week and down 77.7 CNY/ton year-on-year [3][11] - The glass market is experiencing downward pressure on prices due to high inventory levels and weak demand, with the average price of float glass at 1168.4 CNY/ton, down 27.0 CNY/ton from the previous week and down 289.7 CNY/ton year-on-year [3][42] - The report suggests focusing on renovation consumption and the export industry, recommending companies such as Arrow Home, SanKe Tree, and China Giant for potential investment opportunities [3][4] Summary by Sections 1. Bulk Construction Materials Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - **Cement**: The national average cement price is 350.8 CNY/ton, with regional price changes varying significantly. The average cement inventory ratio is 69.2%, and the average shipment rate is 45.7% [3][11][18] - **Glass**: The float glass market is under pressure with prices declining and high inventory levels. The average price is reported at 1168.4 CNY/ton, with inventory increasing to 6005 million heavy boxes [3][42][45] - **Fiberglass**: The market is stable with slight price increases in high-end products. The average price for non-alkali fiberglass is around 3250-3700 CNY/ton [3][5] 2. Industry Dynamics Tracking - The report notes that the construction materials sector has seen a decline of 5.68% in the past week, underperforming compared to the broader market indices [3] - The report emphasizes the importance of supply-side reforms and the potential for recovery in profitability as demand stabilizes [3][4] 3. Weekly Market Review and Sector Valuation Table - The report provides a detailed analysis of price changes, inventory levels, and shipment rates across various regions, indicating a mixed outlook for the sector [3][21][38]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The steel demand has officially entered the off - season, with high inventory pressure on hot - rolled coils. The price is likely to continue weak and volatile in the short term, but there may be a marginal inflection point in demand with policy implementation and macro - environment improvement [3] - For iron ore, in the macro vacuum period, the market is likely to follow the real - world logic. It has strong supply, stable demand, and some resource shortages, and is expected to operate within a volatile range [6] - For ferroalloys, although the downward pressure on prices still exists, there is no need to be overly pessimistic, and the positive impact of December's macro - events on market sentiment is expected. It is recommended to focus on the inflection point of market sentiment and corresponding price changes [11] - For industrial silicon, it is expected to continue to operate in a volatile manner in the short term, and attention should be paid to phased emotional disturbances [15][16] - For polysilicon, it is caught between reality and expectations. The supply - demand pattern may improve marginally, but the short - term de - stocking amplitude is limited, and it is expected to oscillate widely within a range [18] - For glass, it is expected to continue to oscillate at the bottom, with limited room for further decline [21] - For soda ash, it is expected to maintain a weak operation before the glass demand shows substantial improvement [23] Group 3: Summary of Each Category Steel Market Quotes - The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3057 yuan/ton, up 7 yuan/ton (0.229%) from the previous trading day. The spot price in Tianjin decreased by 10 yuan/ton, while that in Shanghai increased by 10 yuan/ton. The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3270 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan/ton (0.091%) from the previous trading day. The spot prices in Lecong and Shanghai remained unchanged [2] Strategy Views - Rebar has both supply and demand increasing, with continuous inventory reduction, showing a neutral overall performance. Hot - rolled coils have rising terminal demand, slightly decreasing production, but still high inventory levels. In the short term, due to weak off - season demand and high plate inventory, prices are likely to continue weak and volatile. However, with policy implementation and macro - environment improvement, steel demand may have a marginal inflection point [3] Iron Ore Market Quotes - The main contract (I2601) closed at 785.50 yuan/ton, with a change of - 0.38% (- 3.00). The position changed by - 16984 hands to 46.05 million hands. The weighted position was 92.33 million hands. The spot price of PB powder at Qingdao Port was 788 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 52.34 yuan/ton and a basis rate of 6.25% [5] Strategy Views - Supply: Overseas iron ore shipments rebounded significantly. Both Australian and Brazilian shipments increased, and shipments from non - mainstream countries also rose. Demand: The daily average pig iron output decreased, with more blast furnace overhauls than restarts. Inventory: Port inventory decreased slightly, and steel mill inventory was consumed. Overall, the total inventory is still high, with some resource shortages, and it is expected to operate within a volatile range [6] Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon Market Quotes - On November 21, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM601) closed down 0.14% at 5606 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5650 yuan/ton, with a premium of 234 yuan/ton over the futures. The main contract of ferrosilicon (SF603) closed up 0.48% at 5472 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5450 yuan/ton, at a discount of 22 yuan/ton to the futures [8][10] Strategy Views - The market risk appetite weakened last week. Ferroalloy prices declined significantly but may stop falling. It is recommended to focus on the inflection point of market sentiment and corresponding price changes. For the black sector, it may be more cost - effective to look for positions to rebound rather than short - sell. Manganese silicon's fundamentals are not good, and attention should be paid to the manganese ore situation. Ferrosilicon's supply - demand fundamentals have no obvious contradictions, with low operational cost - effectiveness [11][12] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Market Quotes - Industrial silicon: The main contract (SI2601) closed at 8960 yuan/ton, down 1.27% (- 115). The weighted position changed by - 14960 hands to 427668 hands. The spot price of 553 in East China was 9350 yuan/ton, and the basis was 390 yuan/ton; the spot price of 421 was 9800 yuan/ton, and the basis was 40 yuan/ton [14] - Polysilicon: The main contract (PS2601) closed at 53360 yuan/ton, up 1.73% (+ 910). The weighted position changed by - 6326 hands to 232072 hands. The average price of N - type granular silicon was 50.5 yuan/kg, and the basis was - 1060 yuan/ton [17] Strategy Views - Industrial silicon: The price continued to weaken last Friday. The supply is shrinking, and the demand is stable. The cost provides support, and it is expected to operate in a volatile manner in the short term [15][16] - Polysilicon: It is caught between reality and expectations. The supply - demand pattern may improve marginally, but the short - term de - stocking amplitude is limited, and it is expected to oscillate widely within a range [18] Glass and Soda Ash Market Quotes - Glass: The main contract closed at 989 yuan/ton on Friday, down 1.98% (- 20). The inventory of float glass sample enterprises increased by 5.60 million boxes (0.09%) week - on - week [20] - Soda ash: The main contract closed at 1158 yuan/ton on Friday, down 2.03% (- 24). The inventory of soda ash sample enterprises decreased by 6.29 million tons week - on - week [22] Strategy Views - Glass: The expectation of cold - repair of production lines in December is increasing, but the demand is weak, and the cost support is weakening. It is expected to oscillate at the bottom [21] - Soda ash: Although some devices were overhauled last week, the market is still oversupplied. The demand is divided, and it is expected to maintain a weak operation before the glass demand improves [23]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on overseas growth and technology sectors, emphasizing the importance of identifying companies capable of navigating overseas cycles and accelerating domestic technology development [2][12]. Core Insights - The report highlights the impact of changes in the US interest rate stance on market sentiment, particularly affecting high-valuation sectors linked to overseas economies. It underscores the significance of finding resilient companies in overseas markets and the opportunity for domestic technology supply chain development [2][12]. - The report expresses optimism for the overseas and AI new materials sectors, citing the recent listing of "Le Shushi," a leading fast-moving consumer goods company in East and West Africa, as a notable addition to the overseas sector [2][12]. - In the traditional building materials and construction sectors, the focus has shifted to low-valuation or less-followed segments, with dividend policies becoming a key consideration. Companies are adapting to industry challenges by reducing capital expenditures and increasing dividends [3][13]. Summary by Sections Weekly Market Performance - The building materials index decreased by 6.46% during the week, with specific declines in glass manufacturing (-9.93%), fiberglass (-11.18%), and cement manufacturing (-6.06%) [17]. Price Changes in Building Materials - National cement prices slightly decreased by 0.4% week-on-week, with regional variations in price movements. Southern regions showed a slight increase in demand, while northern regions faced a decline due to weather conditions [26]. - The average price of float glass was reported at 1168.37 RMB/ton, reflecting a decrease of 2.26% week-on-week, with inventory levels increasing [38][52]. Sector Analysis - In the cement sector, the average price was 351 RMB/ton, down 78 RMB/ton year-on-year, with an average shipment rate of 45.7% [14]. - The fiberglass market showed stability in pricing, with the average price for 2400tex direct yarn at 3531.75 RMB/ton, a slight increase of 0.2% week-on-week [57]. - The report notes that the demand for construction materials remains weak, particularly in the completion phase, while retail segments show stable growth [16].