Core Viewpoint - The international gold and oil markets are experiencing a stark divergence, with gold prices surging to historical highs while oil prices are under pressure, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics [1] Group 1: Gold Market - Gold prices have recently soared, with COMEX gold futures exceeding $4300 per ounce, reaching new historical highs [1] - The increase in gold prices is attributed to heightened expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, rising market risk aversion, and a weakening of the US dollar's credibility [1] - There is a potential for profit-taking pressure on gold prices due to the rapid increase, which may lead to a correction in the gold-to-oil ratio in the short term [1] Group 2: Oil Market - In contrast, WTI crude oil futures have fallen below $56 per barrel, marking the lowest level since early May of this year [1] - The decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fundamental industry factors, including an oversupply situation and weakening demand, which highlight the imbalance in production capacity [1] - The long-term outlook suggests that the strong performance of gold and the weak performance of oil may not fundamentally reverse [1]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector remains weak, with the downward trend driven by the over - capacity of the chemical industry, the decline in crude oil costs, and the short - selling of market funds. Most varieties have seen a decline of over 10% since mid - September, and short positions can still be held [1][2] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs (1) Crude Oil - Logic: Geopolitical influence on crude oil is weakening, and the macro - drive is bearish. The main reason for the downward trend is the excess supply. OPEC + has increased production, and inventories have been rising. The downward trend continues, and attention should be paid to whether the April low can be broken [3] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are both in a downward trend. The intraday performance is weak, and the short - position should be held with the short - term pressure at 447 for the 12 - contract [3] (2) Styrene (EB) - Logic: Although the supply - demand situation has slightly improved due to increased maintenance, port inventories are still accumulating, and there is a risk of price collapse due to the approaching seasonal inventory accumulation in January. Do not chase short positions [5][8] - Technical Analysis: The hourly - level structure is in a downward trend. The intraday rebound is limited, and the short - position should be held with the short - term pressure at 6610 [8] (3) Rubber - Logic: The supply in Southeast Asia is expected to increase in the fourth quarter, and domestic inventories are high. The cost support is weakening [10] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are in a downward trend. The intraday increase is a rebound. The short - position should be held with the stop - profit at 15450 [10] (4) Synthetic Rubber (BR) - Logic: The supply - demand contradiction is not obvious in the short term, but the cost of crude oil and butadiene is declining, which may drive the price of synthetic rubber down [12][14] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are in a downward trend. The intraday increase is a rebound. The short - position should be held with the stop - profit at 11300 [14] (5) PX - Logic: The supply - demand situation has slightly improved, but the high - supply pattern remains. The main driving factor is the cost of crude oil [18] - Technical Analysis: The hourly - level structure is in a downward trend. The intraday rebound is limited. The short - position should be held with the stop - profit at 6460 - 6480 [18] (6) PTA - Logic: The supply pressure is large, and the demand is stable. The main driving factor is the cost of crude oil [20] - Technical Analysis: The hourly - level structure is in a downward trend. The intraday rebound is limited. The short - position should be held with the stop - profit at 4470 [20] (7) PP - Logic: The supply pressure is high, and the demand is weak both at home and abroad. The cost is also under downward pressure [22] - Technical Analysis: The hourly - level structure is in a downward trend. After taking profit, there is no good entry point, so continue to wait and see [22] (8) Methanol - Logic: There is a long - position opportunity for the 01 - contract in the future due to seasonal factors, but the short - term supply is high and inventories are high. Pay attention to the technical signal and the gas - restriction time in Iran [26] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are in a downward trend. The short - position should be held with the stop - profit at 2320. Consider long - position after breaking through the pressure [26] (9) PVC - Logic: The supply is high, the demand from the real - estate sector is low, and the inventory is accumulating [29] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are in a downward trend. The short - position should be held with the short - term pressure at 4800 [29] (10) Ethylene Glycol (EG) - Logic: The supply is increasing, and the inventory is accumulating, indicating a weakening supply - demand situation [30] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are in a downward trend. The short - position should be held with the short - term pressure at 4060 [30] (11) Plastic - Logic: The supply pressure is increasing, and the demand is weak. The cost is under downward pressure [32] - Technical Analysis: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are in a downward trend. The short - position should be held with the short - term pressure at 6940 [32] (12) Soda Ash - Logic: The supply and inventory are high, the demand is not expected to improve, and the macro - drive is downward. The downward pressure on the price continues [36] - Technical Analysis: The hourly - level structure is in a downward trend. The short - position should be held with the short - term pressure at 1260 [36] (13) Caustic Soda - Logic: The supply pressure is increasing in the medium - term, and the demand is stable. The driving force is bearish [37] - Technical Analysis: The hourly - level structure is in a downward trend. After taking profit, there is no good entry point, so continue to wait and see [39]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - After high - level fluctuations in September, the stock index is expected to enter a direction - selection phase again. The domestic liquidity environment is expected to remain loose, and residents may increase their allocation of equity assets. With the Fed's rate cuts and RMB appreciation, external funds are also expected to flow into the domestic market. In the fourth quarter, the market style may return to value and be more balanced compared to the third quarter [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Stock Index Futures Market - **IF Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IF contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 4539.60, 4495.80, 4485.20, and 4463.00 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 4519.80, 4506.80, 4482.00, and 4447.20 respectively. The price changes were - 20.06, 9.40, - 2.60, and - 15.80 respectively, with corresponding changes in the CSI 300 index of - 0.44, 0.21, - 0.06, and - 0.35. The trading volumes were 25145.00, 71457.00, 12171.00, and 3514.00 respectively, and the positions were 40679.00, 156399.00, 56967.00, and 3406.00 respectively. The changes in positions were 40679.00, 112532.00, - 106267.00, and - 55287.00 respectively [1] - **IH Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IH contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 2983.00, 2964.20, 2963.00, and 2963.60 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 2972.00, 2970.40, 2972.00, and 2969.80 respectively. The price changes were - 11.27, 7.40, 10.40, and 7.20 respectively, with corresponding changes in the SSE 50 index of - 0.38, 0.25, 0.35, and 0.24. The trading volumes were 13161.00, 34271.00, 4201.00, and 986.00 respectively, and the positions were 14994.00, 60464.00, 13478.00, and 956.00 respectively. The changes in positions were 14994.00, 44254.00, - 54024.00, and - 13254.00 respectively [1] - **IC Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IC contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 7064.00, 6922.40, 6863.20, and 6702.00 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 6972.00, 6909.20, 6747.40, and 6567.00 respectively. The price changes were - 92.34, - 12.60, - 117.60, and - 136.60 respectively, with corresponding changes in the CSI 500 index of - 1.31, - 0.18, - 1.71, and - 2.04. The trading volumes were 28764.00, 81712.00, 17991.00, and 6366.00 respectively, and the positions were 48948.00, 135493.00, 52568.00, and 6207.00 respectively. The changes in positions were 48948.00, 82817.00, - 87905.00, and - 47231.00 respectively [1] - **IM Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IM contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 7230.20, 7100.00, 7020.80, and 6805.00 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 7137.60, 7059.20, 6841.60, and 6637.40 respectively. The price changes were - 92.73, - 44.80, - 182.60, and - 170.60 respectively, with corresponding changes in the CSI 1000 index of - 1.28, - 0.63, - 2.60, and - 2.51. The trading volumes were 44989.00, 143577.00, 28288.00, and 11429.00 respectively, and the positions were 71066.00, 189654.00, 82550.00, and 11067.00 respectively. The changes in positions were 71066.00, 112051.00, - 116798.00, and - 76204.00 respectively [1] - **Inter - month Spreads**: The current inter - month spreads of IF (next month - current month), IH (next month - current month), IC (next month - current month), and IM (next month - current month) were - 13.00, - 1.60, - 62.80, and - 78.40 respectively, while the previous values were - 43.80, - 18.80, - 141.60, and - 130.20 respectively [1] 3.2 Stock Index Spot Market - **Index Performance**: The CSI 300 index had a previous value of 4538.22, a previous two - day value of 4514.23, and a change rate of 0.53. The SSE 50 index had a previous value of 2974.86, a previous two - day value of 2967.77, and a change rate of 0.24. The CSI 500 index had a previous value of 7069.64, a previous two - day value of 7016.07, and a change rate of 0.76. The CSI 1000 index had a previous value of 7239.18, a previous two - day value of 7185.48, and a change rate of 0.75 [1] - **Industry Performance**: Among different industries, the energy, industrial, optional consumption, pharmaceutical and healthcare, real estate and finance, information technology, and telecommunications industries had positive change rates of 1.98%, 0.93%, 0.99%, 0.15%, 0.15%, 0.98%, and 3.21% respectively, while the raw materials, major consumption, and public utilities industries had negative change rates of - 1.17%, - 0.48%, and - 0.05% respectively [1] 3.3 Basis between Futures and Spot - **IF Contracts**: The basis between IF contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) and the CSI 300 index had previous values of - 18.42, - 31.42, - 56.22, and - 91.02 respectively, and previous two - day values of 25.37, - 18.43, - 29.03, and - 51.23 respectively [1] - **IH Contracts**: The basis between IH contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) and the SSE 50 index had previous values of - 2.86, - 4.46, - 2.86, and - 5.06 respectively, and previous two - day values of 15.23, - 3.57, - 4.77, and - 4.17 respectively [1] - **IC Contracts**: The basis between IC contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) and the CSI 500 index had previous values of - 97.64, - 160.44, - 322.24, and - 502.64 respectively, and previous two - day values of 47.93, - 93.67, - 152.87, and - 314.07 respectively [1] - **IM Contracts**: The basis between IM contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) and the CSI 1000 index had previous values of - 101.58, - 179.98, - 397.58, and - 601.78 respectively, and previous two - day values of 44.72, - 85.48, - 164.68, and - 380.48 respectively [1] 3.4 Other Domestic and Overseas Indexes - **Domestic Indexes**: The Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, Small and Medium - sized Board Index, and ChiNext Index had previous values of 3863.89, 12813.21, 7870.96, and 2993.45 respectively, previous two - day values of 3839.76, 12688.94, 7815.57, and 2935.37 respectively, and change rates of 0.63%, 0.98%, 0.71%, and 1.98% respectively [1] - **Overseas Indexes**: The Hang Seng Index, Nikkei 225, S&P Index, and DAX Index had previous values of 25858.83, 47582.15, 6735.13, and 24258.80 respectively, previous two - day values of 25247.10, 48277.74, 6664.01, and 23830.99 respectively, and change rates of 2.42%, - 1.44%, 1.07%, and 1.80% respectively [1] 3.5 Macroeconomic Information - The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China started on October 20 in Beijing. China and the US are about to return to the negotiation table. The GDP in the first three quarters of China increased by 5.2% year - on - year. In September, the added value of large - scale industries increased by 6.5% year - on - year, and the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3%. The national fixed - asset investment in the first three quarters decreased by 0.5% year - on - year, and the per - capita disposable income of residents was 32,509 yuan, with a real increase of 5.2% after deducting price factors. The housing prices in 70 cities decreased month - on - month, and the year - on - year decline continued to narrow. The 1 - year and 5 - year LPRs in October remained unchanged for the fifth consecutive month [2] 3.6 Industry Information - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized the implementation of the work plan for stabilizing growth in the building materials industry. The transfer fees of residential land in 300 cities increased by 12% year - on - year in the first three quarters, but the transaction area decreased by 8%. China's wind power installation targets were comprehensively raised. As of the end of September, the total number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in China reached 18.063 million, a year - on - year increase of 54.5%. In September, the production of raw coal decreased by 1.8% year - on - year, the production of crude oil increased by 4.1%, the production of natural gas increased by 9.4%, and the production of crude steel and pig iron reached new lows since December 2023 [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no specific industry investment rating provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The futures market capital in China reached a new high of about 2.02 trillion yuan on October 9, 2025, a 24% increase from the end of 2024 [1]. - The stock index is entering a direction - selection phase. The domestic liquidity environment is expected to remain loose, and external funds may flow in. The market style may shift to value in the fourth quarter [2][10]. - Precious metals are strong in the long - term, but there may be adjustments after rapid increases. Copper prices may be supported in the long run due to supply - demand changes [3][18][19]. - The central bank is expected to implement a moderately loose monetary policy in the fourth quarter, and there may be reserve requirement ratio cuts, interest rate cuts, and treasury bond trading operations [11][12]. - The prices of various commodities are affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships, geopolitical situations, and policy changes, and their trends vary [2][3][13][14] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Main News International News - The US and Australia signed an agreement on rare earths and critical minerals, planning to invest over $3 billion in related projects in the next 6 months, and the Pentagon will invest in a gallium processing plant in Western Australia [5]. Domestic News - China's LPR for October remained unchanged, with the 1 - year and 5 - year varieties at 3% and 3.5% respectively, and the central bank may implement a moderately loose monetary policy [6][11]. Industry News - The monthly average price futures of linear low - density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polypropylene will be listed on October 28, 21:00, and will be included in the tradable scope for qualified overseas investors [7]. 3.2 Foreign Market Daily Returns - The S&P 500, European STOXX 50, and FTSE China A50 futures all rose, while ICE Brent crude oil fell. Other commodities also showed different price changes [9]. 3.3 Morning Comments on Major Varieties Financial - Stock index: After a high - level shock in September, it will enter a direction - selection phase. The domestic liquidity environment is expected to be loose, and the market style may shift to value in the fourth quarter [2][10]. - Treasury bonds: They generally fell. The central bank may implement a moderately loose monetary policy in the fourth quarter, which will support treasury bond futures prices [11][12]. Energy and Chemical - Crude oil: SC fell at night. The decline is due to geopolitical stability and the end of the demand peak. The reaction of OPEC in November is crucial [13]. - Methanol: It fell at night. The operating rate of domestic coal - to - olefin plants decreased, and the inventory of coastal methanol increased [14]. - Rubber: After continuous declines, it is expected to fluctuate and adjust in the short term, and the supply pressure may gradually appear [15]. - Polyolefins: The futures continued to be weak, and the price was affected by crude oil and inventory digestion [16]. - Glass and soda ash: Both futures continued to be weak, and they are in the process of inventory digestion [17]. Metals - Precious metals: Gold and silver continued to be strong, but the upward trend at high levels slowed down. There may be adjustments after rapid increases [3][18]. - Copper: The price rose at night. The supply of concentrates is tight, and the Indonesian mine accident may lead to a supply - demand gap [19]. - Zinc: The price rose at night. The processing fee of zinc concentrates increased, and the domestic zinc price may be weaker than the foreign one [20]. - Lithium carbonate: The supply and demand both increased, and the inventory decreased. The price is expected to be volatile in the short term [21]. Black Metals - Coking coal and coke: The night - session trend was weak. The high iron - water production supports the demand, but there is a risk of blast furnace production cuts [22][23]. - Iron ore: The price was weak, but the demand is supported by strong steel production. The global iron ore shipment decreased, and the port inventory decreased rapidly [24]. - Steel: The price was stable and improving. The supply pressure is increasing, and the market supply - demand contradiction is not significant [25]. Agricultural Products - Protein meal: The price of soybean and rapeseed meal rose at night. The US soybean crushing data exceeded expectations, but the domestic supply is sufficient [26]. - Oils and fats: The price of rapeseed and palm oil fell at night, while soybean oil rose. The export of Malaysian palm oil increased, but the market is affected by the Sino - US trade situation [27]. - Sugar: The price of Zhengzhou sugar rose at the end of the night session. The global sugar market is in a stocking phase, and the domestic sugar price is expected to fluctuate [28]. - Cotton: The price of Zhengzhou cotton fluctuated. The US cotton picking is progressing, and the domestic cotton price lacks upward momentum [29][30]. Shipping Index - Container shipping to Europe: EC fluctuated. The SCFIS European line rebounded after 13 weeks of decline. The market is in a game for the year - end peak season, and it is expected to continue wide - range fluctuations in the short term [31].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has disappeared and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, short - term oil prices are not easy to be overly bearish. A low - buying and high - selling range strategy is maintained, but it is recommended to wait and see for now to test OPEC's export price - support willingness [3]. - For methanol, the peak - season demand has fallen short, and the pattern of high domestic inventory and weak reality remains. Due to the delay in the unloading of imported goods, the port pressure has eased. Future upward price drivers may come from the expectation of winter gas restrictions. It is recommended to wait and see [5]. - For urea, the domestic market lacks effective positive factors, but the price is at a low level with low valuation. It is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range, and it is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities at low prices [8]. - For rubber, the rubber price has stabilized in the short term. It is recommended to set a stop - loss for short - term long positions and enter and exit quickly. Partial position - building is suggested for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [15]. - For PVC, the domestic supply is strong and demand is weak, with a poor export outlook. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium term [18][20]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the styrene price may stop falling in stages as the port inventory is being reduced significantly during the seasonal peak season [23]. - For polyethylene, the price is expected to remain in low - level fluctuations as the long - term contradiction shifts to the South Korean ethylene clearance policy [26]. - For polypropylene, in the context of weak supply and demand and high inventory pressure, the cost - side oversupply pattern suppresses the market [29]. - For PX, there is currently a lack of driving factors, and PXN is difficult to expand actively. It is recommended to wait and see [30]. - For PTA, the supply is increasing slightly, and the demand shows signs of weakness. It is recommended to wait and see [31]. - For ethylene glycol, the industry is expected to continue to accumulate inventory in the fourth quarter, and it is recommended to short - sell on rallies [33]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The main INE crude oil futures closed down 3.80 yuan/barrel, a 0.86% decline, at 435.80 yuan/barrel. High - sulfur fuel oil futures rose 2.00 yuan/ton, a 0.08% increase, at 2646.00 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil futures fell 17.00 yuan/ton, a 0.55% decline, at 3079.00 yuan/ton. China's weekly crude oil data showed that the arrival inventory increased by 1.16 million barrels to 212.97 million barrels, a 0.55% increase; gasoline commercial inventory increased by 1.53 million barrels to 89.14 million barrels, a 1.75% increase; diesel commercial inventory decreased by 0.10 million barrels to 101.21 million barrels, a 0.10% decrease; total refined oil commercial inventory increased by 1.43 million barrels to 190.35 million barrels, a 0.76% increase [2]. - **Strategy View**: Maintain a low - buying and high - selling range strategy, but wait and see for now to test OPEC's export price - support willingness [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang increased by 3 yuan, while in Inner Mongolia it decreased by 27.5 yuan and in southern Shandong by 17.5 yuan. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 6 yuan, at 2266 yuan/ton, and the basis was +9. The 1 - 5 spread changed by - 8, at - 26 [4]. - **Strategy View**: Due to port fees, the unloading of imported goods has been delayed, leading to a short - term decline in arrivals and a reduction in port inventory. Domestic supply has decreased slightly, and coal prices have rebounded, reducing coal - to - methanol profits. Demand remains weak. It is recommended to wait and see [5]. Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong and Henan remained stable. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 2 yuan, at 1600 yuan, and the basis was - 70. The 1 - 5 spread changed by - 5, at - 75 [7]. - **Strategy View**: The number of short - term faulty devices has increased, and the operating rate has decreased significantly. The cost support is expected to gradually strengthen. Demand is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range, and it is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities at low prices [8]. Rubber - **Market Information**: The rubber price has been oscillating and recovering. Typhoon Fengshen is approaching, which will affect rubber - producing areas in Hainan, Yunnan, Vietnam, and Thailand. The long - side believes in factors such as limited rubber production increase and seasonal price increases, while the short - side is concerned about uncertain macro - expectations and weak demand [11][12]. - **Strategy View**: The rubber price has stabilized in the short term. It is recommended to set a stop - loss for short - term long positions and enter and exit quickly. Partial position - building is suggested for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [15]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract increased by 14 yuan, at 4702 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4600 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 102 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 305 yuan/ton. The overall operating rate of PVC decreased by 5.9% to 76.7%. The downstream operating rate decreased by 8.6% to 39.2%. Factory and social inventories decreased [17]. - **Strategy View**: The domestic supply is strong and demand is weak, with a poor export outlook. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium term [18][20]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost - side price of East China pure benzene increased by 124 yuan/ton to 5585 yuan/ton. The spot price of styrene decreased by 50 yuan/ton to 6450 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased by 1.73% to 71.88%, and the Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 0.54 million tons to 19.65 million tons. The demand - side three - S weighted operating rate increased by 0.27% to 38.81% [22]. - **Strategy View**: The styrene price may stop falling in stages as the port inventory is being reduced significantly during the seasonal peak season [23]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract's closing price increased by 5 yuan/ton to 6879 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased by 0.11% to 82.45%. The production enterprise inventory increased by 4.09 million tons to 52.95 million tons, and the trader inventory decreased by 0.37 million tons to 5.03 million tons. The downstream average operating rate increased by 0.64% to 45% [25]. - **Strategy View**: The price is expected to remain in low - level fluctuations as the long - term contradiction shifts to the South Korean ethylene clearance policy [26]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract's closing price increased by 14 yuan/ton to 6565 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased by 0.76% to 77.27%. The production enterprise, trader, and port inventories all decreased. The downstream average operating rate increased by 0.04% to 51.8% [27][28]. - **Strategy View**: In the context of weak supply and demand and high inventory pressure, the cost - side oversupply pattern suppresses the market [29]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract decreased by 24 yuan, at 6268 yuan. The PX CFR decreased by 3 dollars, at 783 dollars. The PX load in China decreased by 2.5% to 84.9%, and the Asian load decreased by 1.9% to 78%. Some domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance. The PTA load increased by 1.6% to 76%. The inventory at the end of August increased by 1.9 million tons to 391.8 million tons [29]. - **Strategy View**: There is currently a lack of driving factors, and PXN is difficult to expand actively. It is recommended to wait and see [30]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract decreased by 18 yuan, at 4384 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 25 yuan, at 4315 yuan. The PTA load increased by 1.6% to 76%. The downstream load decreased by 0.1% to 91.4%. The terminal load decreased. The social inventory in early October increased by 5.3 million tons to 216 million tons [30]. - **Strategy View**: The supply is increasing slightly, and the demand shows signs of weakness. It is recommended to wait and see [31]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract remained unchanged, at 4003 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 15 yuan, at 4100 yuan. The supply - side load increased by 2.5% to 77.2%. The downstream load decreased by 0.1% to 91.4%. The terminal load decreased. The port inventory increased by 3.8 million tons to 57.9 million tons [32]. - **Strategy View**: The industry is expected to continue to accumulate inventory in the fourth quarter, and it is recommended to short - sell on rallies [33].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly provide an overall industry investment rating. However, based on the individual product outlooks, most products are expected to be in a state of "oscillation" or "oscillation on the weak side," suggesting a relatively cautious view of the energy and chemical industry [3][8][9]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - China's Q3 economic data is strong, but the weakness in the energy and chemical sector mainly stems from the supply side. The good economic data provides some support to the crude oil market, but the oversupply situation remains unchanged [1]. - The export of chemical products in September generally maintained a good trend, with polyester products performing particularly well. Expanding overseas markets may be the future hope for the chemical industry [2]. - Overall, the energy and chemical industry is still anchored by crude oil and is expected to continue its weak oscillation [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market News and Macroeconomic Situation - China's Q3 GDP increased by 4.8% year - on - year, and the GDP growth rate from January to September was 5.2%. In September, the industrial added value of enterprises above designated size increased by 6.5% year - on - year, and the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3% year - on - year. The demand for petroleum in September increased by 6% year - on - year, continuing the positive year - on - year growth since June [1]. - The President of Ukraine stated that the Russia - Ukraine conflict will not end soon, but the pre - conditions for peace have emerged. Russia's oil transportation to India continues [8]. 3.2 Product - Specific Analysis 3.2.1 Crude Oil - **Viewpoint**: Macroeconomic factors disrupt the rhythm, and the fundamentals are continuously under pressure. - **Main Logic**: Supply is in an increasing phase dominated by the high - growth rate of OPEC+ production. Later, there will be pressure on accelerated crude oil inventory accumulation due to the peak and decline of refinery operations. Although China's inventory has decreased recently, overseas and sea - borne inventories have increased, and the inventory accumulation pressure is still being realized. The fundamental pressure persists, the geopolitical support is weakening marginally, and macro - risks are fluctuating. Oil prices are expected to continue their weak oscillation. If concerns about tariffs ease or there are temporary geopolitical risks, oil prices may rebound but the downward trend is difficult to reverse [8]. 3.2.2 Asphalt - **Viewpoint**: The asphalt futures price is testing the 3200 resistance level. - **Main Logic**: OPEC+ will continue to increase production in November, Saudi Arabia has lowered the export discount to Asia, the Middle East situation has cooled, the geopolitical premium has declined, and the positive impact of China - US negotiations remains. In the short term, crude oil has entered an oscillation mode, and asphalt futures prices will follow the oscillation of crude oil. The asphalt spot price has been continuously falling, the asphalt - fuel oil price difference is expected to continue to decline, the asphalt production plan in October has increased by 19% year - on - year, the supply shortage problem has been resolved, and the driving force supporting the high premium of asphalt has significantly weakened. The pricing power of asphalt futures is expected to return to Shandong. Under the background of negative growth in transportation fixed - asset investment, the pressure on asphalt inventory accumulation is still high. Currently, asphalt is still overvalued compared to crude oil, rebar, low - sulfur fuel oil, and high - sulfur fuel oil, and the overvalued premium is starting to decline [9]. 3.2.3 Fuel Oil - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil** - **Viewpoint**: The fuel oil futures price has entered an oscillation mode. - **Main Logic**: OPEC+ will continue to increase production in November, Saudi Arabia has lowered the export discount to Asia, the Middle East situation has cooled. Among the three driving forces supporting high - sulfur fuel oil (the Russia - Ukraine conflict, refinery procurement, and the Palestine - Israel conflict), the Palestine - Israel conflict and the Russia - US call have a negative impact on high - sulfur fuel oil. In the short term, the fuel oil futures price will follow the oscillation of crude oil. As refinery operations increase, the demand for fuel oil processing by refineries gradually increases, but the demand for gasoline in the US is weak, the demand for residue processing is sluggish, and the peak power - generation season in the Middle East is coming to an end, so the demand for fuel oil is still weak [9]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil** - **Viewpoint**: Low - sulfur fuel oil follows the oscillation of crude oil. - **Main Logic**: Low - sulfur fuel oil has declined following crude oil, and the 3500 resistance level is effective in the short term. Low - sulfur fuel oil has strong product attributes and is facing negative factors such as a decline in shipping demand, substitution by green energy, and substitution by high - sulfur fuel oil. It is undervalued and is expected to follow the movement of crude oil. Fundamentally, the reduction of export tax rebates for refined oil products in China and the cancellation of export tax rebates for UCO have increased the supply pressure of refined oil products in China. The pressure to reduce oil and increase chemicals is likely to be transmitted to low - sulfur fuel oil, which is facing a trend of increased supply and decreased demand and may maintain a low - valuation operation [11]. 3.2.4 Chemical Products - **PX** - **Viewpoint**: Cost drags down the absolute price, but the processing margin has been repaired due to the improvement in supply - demand on a month - on - month basis. - **Main Logic**: International oil prices are generally oscillating weakly, and the cost support is weak. There is no obvious positive support from its own supply - demand, and the marginal changes in supply - demand are limited. The import volume of PX in September remained stable with narrow fluctuations. Under the situation of strong supply and demand of PX, and with the expected commissioning of PTA, there is some support for downstream demand, and the downward space for the processing margin is limited [12]. - **PTA** - **Viewpoint**: Under the expectation of new plant commissioning and restart, both the basis and the processing margin are under pressure. - **Main Logic**: The upstream cost support is average, the atmosphere in the chemical product market is cold, and PTA follows the cost to oscillate and decline. Fundamentally, supply is increasing while demand is stable. The new Fengming plant is about to be commissioned, so there is some supply pressure. The downstream polyester demand is stable, and there is more speculative replenishment at low prices. Polyester factories have enough space to offer promotions after profit repair, and the sales volume has increased slightly. The overall price mainly fluctuates following the upstream and macro - economic sentiment [12]. - **Short - Fiber** - **Viewpoint**: After the profit improvement, there is more room for profit to promote sales, the inventory has decreased on a month - on - month basis, and the support for the low processing margin has increased. - **Main Logic**: The upstream polymerization cost is not good, and the short - fiber price has declined following the cost. In terms of the supply - demand pattern, short - fiber is still generally stronger than the upstream. There is still support at the low processing margin. After the weather turns cold, orders are being placed smoothly, and the export data is strong. There is no expectation of inventory accumulation in the short - fiber industry in the short term, and there is support for demand at the end of the peak season [21]. - **Bottle Chips** - **Viewpoint**: There is not much positive support from the fundamentals, and the low price stimulates the increase in speculative replenishment demand. - **Main Logic**: The upstream polymerization cost is average, and the bottle - chip price has declined following the cost. The spot processing margin has slightly decreased. The export data of polyester bottle chips in September was average, showing a decline compared to August. The demand is in the off - season, and there is no obvious driving force for supply - demand [22]. - **Styrene** - **Viewpoint**: Crude oil is weak and inventory continues to accumulate, and styrene resumes its downward trend. - **Main Logic**: The market sentiment for pure benzene in the future is still pessimistic. With styrene's own profit at a low level, the number of maintenance operations has increased, and the supply - demand situation has slightly improved. However, the biggest current pressure is the high port inventory. As the end - of - year seasonal inventory accumulation period approaches, the concern about over - inventory persists, dragging down the performance of the industrial chain prices [17]. - **Methanol** - **Viewpoint**: The coal end provides slight support, and methanol is expected to oscillate widely. - **Main Logic**: On October 20, the methanol futures price oscillated and may continue in the short term. The production enterprises are offering discounts to sell, and the downstream purchases on demand. The price is weakly declining. The port inventory of methanol is still at a relatively high level, but considering the high probability of disturbances from Iran approaching winter, methanol still has value for long - position investment at low prices. However, it is restricted by the overall weak sentiment in the energy and chemical industry, and the weakness of downstream olefins also limits the upward space of methanol. Therefore, it is advisable to view it as oscillating in the short term [26]. - **Urea** - **Viewpoint**: The price support of individual spot goods has weakened, and the urea futures price is continuously under pressure. - **Main Logic**: On October 20, the mainstream spot prices of urea in Shandong and Hebei declined, and the downstream's follow - up purchases were cautious. Fundamentally, both supply and demand have weakened to a certain extent. The operation rate is at a relatively low level, and the agricultural demand has not improved. The pattern of strong supply and weak demand remains unchanged, and there is no effective positive support, so the futures price shows a narrow - range oscillation [27]. - **Ethylene Glycol (EG)** - **Viewpoint**: There is a lack of substantial positive factors, and it is in a low - level range adjustment without fundamental driving forces. - **Main Logic**: The overall atmosphere in the chemical product market is cold, and ethylene glycol oscillates and declines. Fundamentally, supply is increasing while demand is stable. The operation rate of ethylene glycol is at a high level, and multiple integrated plants have restarted. Although there will be maintenance operations at Shell and Fulian plants later, they are all short - term shutdowns with limited impact. The port inventory continues to accumulate gradually, and the price is still under pressure under the expectation of weakening supply - demand [18]. - **Plastic (LLDPE)** - **Viewpoint**: The oil price is still weak, and plastic oscillates on the weak side. - **Main Logic**: The oil price is still weak, the fundamental pressure persists, the geopolitical support is weakening marginally, and the macro - economic expectation is constantly fluctuating. The indication of the oil price is still pessimistic. The oil price has a limited impact on the expected US production next year, and it is still in the downward - seeking bottom stage. If there are positive macro - economic and geopolitical factors, it will rebound, but the downward trend is difficult to reverse. The fundamental support for plastic itself is still limited. It is now in the second half of the "Golden September and Silver October" period. As the peak season fades, the upstream and mid - stream still have the intention to reduce inventory at high prices, which will suppress the upward space of the price. The profit support is limited. The profit of oil - based refineries is stable under the weak oil price, the coal - based profit has slightly declined, and the profit of gas - based ethane is still good. In the short term, the futures price has slightly stabilized near the previous low, and the support strength should be monitored [31]. - **PP** - **Viewpoint**: The weakness of the oil price continues, and PP oscillates on the weak side. - **Main Logic**: The oil price oscillates weakly, the fundamental pressure persists, the geopolitical support is weakening marginally, and the macro - economic expectation is constantly fluctuating. The indication of the oil price is still pessimistic. The oil price has a limited impact on the expected US production next year, and it is still in the downward - seeking bottom stage. If there are positive macro - economic and geopolitical factors, it will rebound, but the downward trend is difficult to reverse. The fundamental support for PP itself is still limited. Currently, the production continues to increase year - on - year, but the demand support is limited, and the high - level inventory will still suppress the price performance. The profit support is limited. The profit of oil - based refineries is stable under the weak oil price, the coal - based profit has slightly declined, and the profit of gas - based ethane is still good. PP has slightly stabilized near 6600, and the focus of subsequent attention is the change in maintenance operations [32]. - **PVC** - **Viewpoint**: It has a low valuation and weak expectations, and PVC oscillates. - **Main Logic**: At the macro - level, the disturbance of China - US tariffs has resurfaced, and attention should be paid to the negotiations between the two sides at the APEC meeting. At the micro - level, the fundamentals of PVC are under pressure, and the cost is stable. Specifically, the autumn maintenance of upstream plants increased in mid - October, so the PVC production will decline; the downstream operation has recovered stage by stage, and only the low - price purchases have increased; the export order signing of PVC has improved; the operation rate of calcium carbide has decreased, and the number of PVC maintenance operations has increased, so the calcium carbide price is weakly stable; there coexist the marginal production reduction of alumina plants and the stockpiling for new plant commissioning, and the caustic soda spot may fluctuate narrowly. The static cost of PVC is 5190 yuan/ton, and the dynamic cost is expected to remain stable [35]. - **Caustic Soda** - **Viewpoint**: The spot price is stable, and the futures price oscillates. - **Main Logic**: At the macro - level, the disturbance of China - US tariffs has resurfaced, and attention should be paid to the negotiations between the two sides at the APEC meeting. At the micro - level, the medium - and long - term demand growth for caustic soda may be limited, and the production may also increase. The spot price may oscillate narrowly, manifested as: the alumina market remains in surplus, and the industry profit is poor. Recently, marginal plants have started to reduce production; the procurement by Wenfeng has relieved the pressure on 32% caustic soda in Shandong, but the caustic soda receipt volume of Weiqiao is equal to its daily consumption, and the caustic soda inventory of Weiqiao is high; the commissioning of a 4.8 - million - ton alumina plant in Guangxi in 2026 will boost the demand for caustic soda, and some factories have issued caustic soda procurement tenders; the non - aluminum operation rate is stable, and the replenishment intention is not high, and the operation rate will decline from November to December; the production of caustic soda in late October is not high, and the production will increase after the end of maintenance and new plant commissioning in the future [36]. 3.3 Product Data Monitoring - **Inter - period Spread**: The report provides the inter - period spreads of various products such as Brent, Dubai, PX, PTA, MEG, etc., along with their changes [38]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: The basis and warehouse receipts of products like asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc., are presented, as well as their changes [39]. - **Inter - product Spread**: The inter - product spreads between different products such as 1 - month PP - 3MA, 1 - month TA - EG, etc., are given, along with their changes [41].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the construction of a new development pattern in China, highlighting the growth of the futures market and the performance of key commodities such as stock indices, precious metals, and copper [1][2][3]. Futures Market Overview - As of October 9, 2025, the total funds in China's futures market reached approximately 2.02 trillion yuan, marking a 24% increase from the end of 2024 [1]. - Client equity in futures companies totaled about 1.91 trillion yuan, also reflecting a 24% growth from the end of 2024 [1]. Stock Indices - The U.S. stock indices rose, with the previous trading day seeing a slight recovery led by the communication sector, while the non-ferrous metals sector lagged [2]. - The market turnover was 1.75 trillion yuan, and as of October 17, the financing balance decreased by 27.3 billion yuan to 2.412835 trillion yuan [2]. - The article suggests that the stock indices are entering a phase of directional choice, with domestic liquidity expected to remain loose and external funds likely to flow into the domestic market due to anticipated Fed rate cuts and RMB appreciation [2]. Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices have been strong, although recent upward momentum has slowed [3]. - The article notes that central banks are increasing gold reserves amid rising global tensions and distrust in the financial system, reinforcing gold's status as a safe-haven asset [3]. - Silver's supply-demand imbalance is highlighted, with potential for increased volatility following rapid price increases [3]. Copper Market - Copper prices rose in the night session, supported by tight concentrate supply and high smelting output [3][20]. - The article mentions that investment in the power grid continues to grow, while real estate remains weak, impacting overall demand for copper [20]. - The potential for a global copper supply gap due to mining issues in Indonesia is expected to support copper prices in the long term [20]. Key Commodities Performance - The article provides insights into various commodities, including palm oil, corn, and lithium carbonate, indicating mixed performance and market dynamics influenced by external factors such as trade tensions and supply chain issues [5][22][28]. International and Domestic News - The U.S. and Australia signed an agreement to enhance the production of rare earths and critical minerals, with over $3 billion planned for investment in key mineral projects [6]. - China's LPR remained unchanged for five consecutive months, reflecting stable policy rates and potential for further monetary easing in response to economic conditions [7]. Industry Developments - The Dalian Commodity Exchange announced the listing of new futures contracts for linear low-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polypropylene, expanding the range of tradable products [8]. Market Trends - The article notes that the market is currently cautious, with a focus on upcoming trade talks and the potential impact of U.S. fiscal policies on global markets [3][19]. - The overall sentiment in the commodities market is influenced by macroeconomic factors, including inflation expectations and geopolitical developments [3][19].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - After a continuous rise, high - flying sectors like AI have shown divergence, with funds switching between high - and low - valued stocks and rapid rotation. Market risk appetite has decreased, and the short - term index faces uncertainty. However, in the long run, with policy support for the capital market remaining unchanged, the main strategy is to go long on dips [4]. - Recently, Sino - US trade disputes have flared up again, and the short - term decline in risk appetite is conducive to the recovery of the bond market. But the future of tariff progress is uncertain. In the fourth quarter, the bond market still needs to focus on the fundamentals and institutional allocation power. Overall, the supply - demand pattern of the bond market may improve, and it is expected to fluctuate, with attention paid to the stock - bond seesaw effect [7]. - The Fed's monetary policy is in the early stage of the easing cycle, and the most important driver, the new Fed chair candidate, has not been announced. It is recommended to maintain a long - position strategy for precious metals [10]. - For most commodities, Sino - US trade frictions and the uncertainty of relevant negotiations have an impact on market sentiment. However, different commodities have different supply - demand fundamentals, which jointly determine their price trends. For the black sector, there is no need to be overly pessimistic, and it may be more cost - effective to look for opportunities to rebound [40][41]. Summary by Category Macro - financial Stock Index - **Market News**: The US listed rare earths, fentanyl, and soybeans as the three major issues in Sino - US economic and trade consultations. CATL's Q3 net profit was 18.5 billion yuan, a 41% year - on - year increase; revenue was 104.19 billion yuan, a 12.9% year - on - year increase. Apple's stock price hit a record high, and iPhone 17 demand was strong. Micron's CBO said the DRAM memory supply situation in 2026 would be more severe [2]. - **Strategy**: After the previous rise, high - flying sectors face divergence, and short - term index is uncertain. In the long run, it is advisable to go long on dips [4]. Treasury Bonds - **Market News**: On Monday, TL, T, TF, and TS main contracts all declined. The GDP in the first three quarters increased by 5.2% year - on - year. September's social consumption, fixed - asset investment, and real estate - related data showed different trends [5]. - **Strategy**: Sino - US trade disputes are beneficial to the bond market in the short term, but the future is uncertain. In the fourth quarter, focus on fundamentals and institutional allocation power. The bond market may fluctuate, and pay attention to the stock - bond seesaw effect [7]. Precious Metals - **Market News**: Shanghai gold and silver prices rose. The market has priced in two consecutive 25 - basis - point interest rate cuts in October and December. The Fed may end quantitative tightening, and small - bank loan risks have supported precious metal prices [8][9]. - **Strategy**: Maintain a long - position strategy for precious metals. The reference range for Shanghai gold is 934 - 1050 yuan/gram, and for Shanghai silver is 10937 - 12500 yuan/kilogram [10]. Non - ferrous Metals Copper - **Market News**: Overnight, copper prices fluctuated and rose. LME copper inventory decreased, and domestic social and bonded - area inventories increased. The spot premium in Shanghai and Guangdong changed, and the import loss narrowed [12]. - **Strategy**: Sino - US trade negotiations are uncertain, but sentiment has improved. Copper raw material supply is tight, and prices may be strong in the short term. The reference range for Shanghai copper is 84800 - 86500 yuan/ton, and for LME copper 3M is 10600 - 10800 dollars/ton [13]. Aluminum - **Market News**: Aluminum prices fluctuated and declined. LME and domestic inventories changed, and the market trading atmosphere was light [14]. - **Strategy**: Sino - US trade tensions have eased, and the price may be strong in the short term. The reference range for Shanghai aluminum is 20800 - 21100 yuan/ton, and for LME aluminum 3M is 2750 - 2800 dollars/ton [15]. Zinc - **Market News**: Shanghai zinc index rose slightly, and LME zinc fell. Domestic and overseas inventories and basis changed [16]. - **Strategy**: Domestic zinc ore inventory decreased, and zinc ingot inventory increased. It is expected to be weak in the short term [18]. Lead - **Market News**: Shanghai lead index fell slightly. Domestic and overseas inventories and basis changed, and domestic social inventory decreased [19]. - **Strategy**: Lead ore port inventory increased, and downstream demand improved. It is expected to be strong in the short term [19]. Nickel - **Market News**: Nickel prices fluctuated at a low level. Spot prices were stable, and nickel ore and nickel - iron prices were also stable. MHP coefficient prices were high [20]. - **Strategy**: In the short term, Sino - US trade frictions may have a limited impact. Nickel - iron prices are weak, and inventory pressure is high. In the long run, there is support. It is recommended to wait and see, and consider going long on dips [20]. Tin - **Market News**: Shanghai tin prices fell. Supply was tight due to slow tin - mine复产 in Myanmar and crackdown on illegal mining in Indonesia. Demand in some sectors was weak, but there was marginal improvement in the peak season [21]. - **Strategy**: In the short term, Sino - US trade frictions may affect sentiment, but supply - demand is in tight balance, and prices may fluctuate at a high level. It is recommended to wait and see [21]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market News**: The spot index of lithium carbonate rose, and the futures price also increased slightly [22]. - **Strategy**: The downstream of lithium batteries is in the peak season, and supply is less than demand. Pay attention to the supply recovery. The reference range for the 2601 contract is 73800 - 78000 yuan/ton [23]. Alumina - **Market News**: The alumina index rose slightly. Spot prices, overseas prices, and inventory changed [24]. - **Strategy**: Ore prices have short - term support but may be under pressure after the rainy season. The smelting capacity is in excess, but the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation may support prices. It is recommended to wait and see [25]. Stainless Steel - **Market News**: Stainless - steel futures prices fell slightly. Spot prices, raw - material prices, and inventory changed [26]. - **Strategy**: The price limit increase by Qing Shan Steel has boosted market confidence, but demand is limited. It is expected to fluctuate in the short term [27]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market News**: Cast - aluminum - alloy prices fell. Inventory and trading volume changed [28]. - **Strategy**: Sino - US trade negotiations may improve sentiment, but high warehouse receipts limit the upward space [29]. Black Building Materials Steel - **Market News**: Rebar and hot - rolled coil prices changed. Futures and spot prices, inventory, and trading volume all had corresponding changes [31]. - **Strategy**: The overall commodity market was weak. Steel prices may fluctuate in the short term, and the long - term trend is unchanged. Pay attention to the Fourth Plenary Session and Sino - US negotiations [32]. Iron Ore - **Market News**: Iron - ore futures prices fell slightly. Spot prices, basis, and inventory changed [33]. - **Strategy**: Supply has increased, and demand has decreased. Steel - mill profitability has declined, and prices are expected to be weak. Pay attention to the support at 760 - 765 yuan/ton [34]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Market News**: Glass prices rose, and soda - ash prices rose slightly. Inventory, trading volume, and basis changed [35][37]. - **Strategy**: Glass and soda - ash markets are expected to be weak in the short term due to high inventory and weak demand [36][37]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market News**: Manganese - silicon and ferrosilicon futures prices rose slightly. Spot prices and basis changed [38]. - **Strategy**: Sino - US trade frictions and weak demand have pressured prices, but the market may have expectations for future meetings. It is recommended to look for opportunities to rebound. Manganese silicon may follow the black - sector trend, and ferrosilicon has no obvious supply - demand contradiction [40][41]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Market News**: Industrial - silicon prices rose, and polysilicon prices fell. Spot prices, inventory, and basis changed [42][44]. - **Strategy**: Industrial - silicon supply is under pressure, and it is expected to fluctuate. Polysilicon supply may decrease at the end of the month, and prices are expected to fluctuate within a range [43][46]. Energy and Chemicals Rubber - **Market News**: Rubber prices fluctuated and recovered. Typhoon Fengshen may affect production areas. Tire - enterprise operating rates changed, and inventory decreased [48][50]. - **Strategy**: Rubber prices are stable in the short term. It is recommended to go long with a stop - loss and consider a hedging strategy [52]. Crude Oil - **Market News**: Crude - oil futures prices fell, and refined - oil futures prices changed. Inventory data showed different trends [53]. - **Strategy**: Although geopolitical premiums have disappeared, OPEC's supply has not increased significantly. It is recommended to wait and see and use a range - trading strategy [54]. Methanol - **Market News**: Methanol prices changed. Spot prices, basis, and inventory changed [55]. - **Strategy**: Import unloading is delayed, and supply has decreased slightly. Demand is weak. It is recommended to wait and see [56]. Urea - **Market News**: Urea prices changed. Spot prices, basis, and inventory changed [57]. - **Strategy**: Short - term production has decreased, and demand is weak. Prices are expected to fluctuate in a narrow range. It is recommended to wait and see or consider going long on dips [58]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market News**: Pure - benzene and styrene prices changed. Cost, supply, demand, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [59]. - **Strategy**: Spot and futures prices fell, and the basis strengthened. Supply is abundant, and demand is increasing seasonally. Prices may stop falling [60]. PVC - **Market News**: PVC prices rose. Cost, supply, demand, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [61]. - **Strategy**: Supply is strong, demand is weak, and export expectations are poor. It is recommended to go short on rallies [62]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market News**: Ethylene - glycol prices were stable. Supply, demand, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [63]. - **Strategy**: Supply is increasing, and inventory is rising. It is recommended to go short on rallies [64]. PTA - **Market News**: PTA prices fell. Supply, demand, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [65]. - **Strategy**: Supply is increasing, and demand is stable. It is recommended to wait and see [66]. p - Xylene - **Market News**: p - Xylene prices fell. Supply, demand, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [67]. - **Strategy**: PX load is high, and downstream demand is weak. It is recommended to wait and see [69]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market News**: PE prices rose. Spot prices, basis, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [70]. - **Strategy**: Futures prices rose. Supply is high, and demand is increasing seasonally. Prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level [71]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market News**: PP prices rose. Spot prices, basis, and inventory data all had corresponding changes [72]. - **Strategy**: Futures prices rose. Supply is high, and demand is weak. Prices are under pressure [73]. Agricultural Products Live Pigs - **Market News**: Pig prices mainly rose. There are risks in product sales, and demand may decrease [75]. - **Strategy**: Supply exceeds demand, and it is recommended to sell on rallies [76]. Eggs - **Market News**: Egg prices fell. Supply is normal, and demand is weak [77]. - **Strategy**: Spot prices may rebound slightly, but the space is limited. It is recommended to wait and see [78]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market News**: CBOT soybeans rose. Domestic soybean - meal prices were stable, and inventory decreased [79]. - **Strategy**: Domestic supply pressure is high, and it is recommended to sell on rallies [82]. Oils and Fats - **Market News**: Malaysian palm - oil exports increased, and production also increased. Domestic palm - oil and soybean - oil inventories changed [83]. - **Strategy**: There is support for the price center. It is recommended to buy on dips [84]. Sugar - **Market News**: Sugar futures prices rebounded slightly, and spot prices fell. Brazilian production data and Chinese import data were released [85]. - **Strategy**: It is expected to be bearish in the long run, and it is recommended to sell on rallies in the fourth quarter [87]. Cotton - **Market News**: Cotton futures prices rebounded. Spot prices, acquisition prices, and import data all had corresponding changes [88]. - **Strategy**: Sino - US trade conflicts and weak fundamentals limit the upward space. It is expected to fluctuate weakly [89].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The US delays the G7 plan to expand the use of frozen Russian assets, indicating an intention to reduce tensions before Trump meets Putin, leading to a rise in market risk appetite [17]. - Affected by news such as Sino - US negotiations, on October 20, the A - share market rose with shrinking volume. Currently, market liquidity is rapidly contracting, and there is a strong wait - and - see sentiment. Future trends depend on domestic and foreign policy changes [2]. - During the Fourth Plenary Session, there are relatively many policies. It is advisable to be cautious in the short - term. If the market risk preference fails to strengthen, the bond market will turn stronger [25]. - The cost of imported soybeans supports the soybean meal price, but the current supply - demand situation is weak, and sufficient soybean supply is expected in the fourth quarter. The soybean meal futures price is likely to remain volatile [4]. - In September, economic data continued to show structural differentiation. The overall terminal demand was weak, with real estate and infrastructure demand remaining sluggish and manufacturing showing resilience. High pig iron production will suppress the subsequent inventory reduction speed, limiting the upward space for steel prices [5]. - The continuous inventory reduction during the peak season supports the lithium carbonate price, but further upward momentum may depend on unexpected supply - side disruptions [6]. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Reviews 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US government continues to be shut down. The gold price hit a new high, and overseas gold and silver ETF holdings increased, while the domestic market was weak. Gold is expected to fluctuate at a high level this week, and attention should be paid to the callback risk [13]. - Investment advice: The gold price will fluctuate at a high level in the short - term, and attention should be paid to the callback risk caused by long - position profit - taking [14]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The US and Australia signed a key minerals agreement, and the US Senate will "pause" the new round of sanctions against Russia. The US delays the G7 plan to expand the use of frozen Russian assets, indicating an intention to reduce tensions before Trump meets Putin, and market risk preference has recovered [15][16][17]. - Investment advice: The US dollar is expected to decline in the short - term [18]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - China's GDP in the third quarter increased by 4.8% year - on - year. Affected by news such as Sino - US negotiations, on October 20, the A - share market rose with shrinking volume. Currently, market liquidity is rapidly contracting, and there is a strong wait - and - see sentiment [2][19]. - Investment advice: Allocate various stock indices evenly [21]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The LPR quotation in October remained stable. China's economic data in September showed differentiation. The bond market fluctuated and declined today due to Trump's softened stance towards China, but market risk preference has not been strongly activated [22][23][24]. - Investment advice: Be cautious in short - term trading this week. If market risk preference fails to strengthen, look for opportunities to build long - term long positions at low prices [25]. 2. Commodity News and Reviews 2.1 Black Metal (Steam Coal) - On October 20, the steam coal price in the northern port market was strong. The downstream demand increased last week, and the coal price rose. After the Datong - Qinhuangdao Railway maintenance ends, the supply of port spot will increase, and the coal price increase is expected to narrow this week [26]. - Investment advice: The coal price will remain strong in the short - term [26]. 2.2 Black Metal (Iron Ore) - Fenix Resources' iron ore production in the third quarter increased significantly. The iron ore price continued to be weak and volatile. The terminal orders weakened, the steel mill inventory pressure increased, and the steel mill profit was compressed. It is expected that the pig iron production will decline in November [27]. - Investment advice: The potential for production cuts is approaching. The iron ore price will remain weak in the short - term, but the downward valuation space is limited [27]. 2.3 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - As of October 17, the inspection volume of US cotton was slow. In September, the export unit price of cotton products rebounded slightly month - on - month. China imported 100,000 tons of cotton and 130,000 tons of cotton yarn in September [28][29][30]. - Investment advice: The Zhengzhou cotton futures price has been resistant to decline recently. However, as the new cotton is listed, the hedging pressure will limit the upward space, and the downstream orders are insufficient. Attention should be paid to the new cotton listing, downstream orders, and Sino - US relations [31][32]. 2.4 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - As of October 17, the national port soybean inventory decreased, the soybean inventory of major oil mills increased, the soybean meal inventory decreased, and the unexecuted contracts decreased. In September, China imported 0 tons of soybeans from the US, and the Brazilian soybean planting rate reached 24% [34][35][36]. - Investment advice: Pay attention to the weather in the Brazilian production area and Sino - US relations. The soybean meal futures price is likely to remain volatile [36]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - From October 1 to 20, the export volume of Malaysian palm oil increased by 3.4% month - on - month. As of October 17, the domestic palm oil inventory increased slightly [37][38]. - Investment advice: The market lacks driving forces in the short - term and is expected to remain volatile. In the long - term, pay attention to the long - position opportunities of palm oil [39][40]. 2.6 Black Metal (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - From January to September, China's infrastructure investment increased by 1.1% year - on - year. In the first three quarters, China's steel exports showed different trends, and the real estate investment continued to decline. The overall terminal demand was weak, and the high pig iron production limited the upward space for steel prices [41][42][44]. - Investment advice: Adopt a volatile trading strategy for steel prices in the short - term [46]. 2.7 Agricultural Products (Jujube) - In Xinjiang, jujubes in some areas are in the drying stage. The futures price of the main contract CJ601 fluctuated and closed down today. The price of jujubes in the distribution areas is stable, and merchants purchase goods as needed [47][48]. - Investment advice: Wait and see before the market logic becomes clear. Pay attention to the price game in the production area and downstream consumption [48]. 2.8 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - On October 20, the theoretical profits of corn starch enterprises in different regions showed differentiation. In the future, the inventory pressure and production reduction expectations of starch may be mainly concentrated in the Northeast [49]. - Investment advice: The price difference between starch and corn futures is expected to recover after entering the delivery month. The price difference of 01 and 03 contracts is at a low level and is not expected to shrink further [49]. 2.9 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The domestic corn price is rising. Snowy weather and farmers' reluctance to sell have led to a decrease in downstream arrivals. The spot price is expected to decline, while the futures price may enter a volatile bottom - grinding period [50]. - Investment advice: Wait and see in the short - term. Pay attention to the implementation of wheat auction rumors [50]. 2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - In September, China's polysilicon export volume decreased by 28.17% month - on - month. The spot price of polysilicon is expected to remain stable. The terminal demand has weakened marginally since late October, and the silicon wafer price is under pressure [51][52]. - Investment advice: Maintain the view that the spot price will not decline in October. Consider long - position opportunities when the futures price is at a discount to the spot price. Pay attention to the reverse spread opportunity of PS2511 - PS2512 at around - 2000 yuan/ton [53]. 2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - In September, China's industrial silicon export volume increased by 7.73% year - on - year. Some silicon plants in the South are expected to reduce production in late October. The inventory is expected to be difficult to reduce in November and will be reduced by 15,000 tons in December [54][55]. - Investment advice: It is more cost - effective to go long on industrial silicon at low prices [55]. 2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - On October 17, the LME0 - 3 lead was at a discount of $41.85/ton. In September, the import of lead concentrates increased month - on - month and decreased year - on - year. The export of lead - acid batteries decreased, and the import increased [55][56]. - Investment advice: Adopt a wait - and - see strategy for single - side trading. Pay attention to the medium - term positive spread opportunity for cross - market trading [56]. 2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Vedanta's zinc concentrate production in the third quarter increased by 6%. In September, the export volume of galvanized sheets increased both month - on - month and year - on - year. The import volume of zinc concentrates increased [57][58][60]. - Investment advice: Wait and see for single - side trading. Pay attention to the medium - term positive spread opportunity. Maintain a positive spread trading strategy for cross - market trading and take profits in batches at low prices [61]. 2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - In September, China's unforged nickel import volume increased significantly, especially from Russia. The short - term macro situation is still volatile. The global visible inventory has increased significantly, and the price is fluctuating above the cash cost. The nickel ore price is expected to rise in the fourth quarter [62]. - Investment advice: Allocation portfolios can consider long - position opportunities at low prices. Speculative portfolios can consider selling near - the - money put options and buying deep - out - of - the - money call options [63]. 2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - In September, China's lithium ore import volume increased by 14.7% month - on - month. The first batch of lithium concentrate from the Bougouni lithium project was shipped. The inventory has been decreasing, which supports the price, but further upward momentum depends on supply - side disruptions [64][66]. - Investment advice: Use range - bound trading in the short - term. Consider short - position opportunities after the demand peaks this year. Pay attention to the reverse spread opportunity of LC2511 - LC2601 and the positive spread opportunity of LC2601 against more distant contracts [67]. 2.16 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - Peru's Las Bambas copper mine is being affected by illegal mining. In September, China's scrap copper import volume increased by 14.84% year - on - year [68][69]. - Investment advice: The copper price is expected to remain volatile at a high level in the short - term. Consider long - position opportunities at low prices for single - side trading. Wait and see for spread trading [70]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - Guangzhou Petrochemical's partial device maintenance has reduced the liquefied gas production. The East China liquefied gas price has declined due to factors such as fundamental imbalance and falling paper - futures prices [71][72]. - Investment advice: The price is expected to remain volatile in the short - term [73]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - A Russian refinery was affected by a drone attack. The oil price is weak and volatile. Market risk preference supports the oil price, but concerns about supply surplus continue to put pressure on it [74]. - Investment advice: The oil price will remain weak and volatile in the short - term [75]. 2.19 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The domestic PVC powder market price has been slightly stronger. The downstream procurement enthusiasm is low, and the spot trading is light. The PVC fundamentals remain weak, and the inventory is high [76][77][78]. - Investment advice: The PVC price is expected to remain weak and volatile in the short - term, and the downward space is limited [78]. 2.20 Energy Chemicals (Styrene) - As of October 20, the styrene inventory in the East China main port increased. The styrene price declined, and the inventory is a key issue. The production profit has decreased, and the cost support is not obvious [79]. - Investment advice: Pay attention to the negative feedback of pure benzene downstream products. The styrene industry needs a low - profit level to slow down the inventory accumulation in the main port [80]. 2.21 Energy Chemicals (Asphalt) - As of October 20, the asphalt factory and social inventories decreased. The BU futures price was weak last week, and the spot price continued to decline. The demand recovery is limited, and the weak international oil price may affect the asphalt price [81][82]. - Investment advice: The asphalt price will be volatile in the short - term [83]. 2.22 Energy Chemicals (Soda Ash) - As of October 20, the domestic soda ash factory inventory increased slightly. The soda ash futures price rose and then fell, affected by the bearish sentiment in the glass market. The downstream demand is stable, and the inventory in the delivery warehouse is high [84]. - Investment advice: Adopt a short - selling strategy at high prices for soda ash in the medium - term, and pay attention to the new capacity release [84]. 2.23 Energy Chemicals (Float Glass) - On October 20, the float glass price in the Hubei market declined. The glass futures price continued to fall due to the failure of supply - reduction expectations and the cooling of macro - positive expectations [85]. - Investment advice: Wait and see in the short - term as the market is bearish, but the futures price is at a discount to the spot price, and the risk of short - selling is high [85].