Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The current oil price is relatively undervalued, and the static fundamentals and dynamic forecasts remain good. The view of over - allocating crude oil from last week is maintained, but it is not advisable to chase the high at the current price. If the geopolitical premium re - emerges, the oil price will have more upside potential [2] - For methanol, it is recommended to wait and see in the short - term for single - side trading, and pay attention to the positive spread arbitrage opportunities after the improvement of supply and demand [4] - For urea, it is recommended to pay attention to going long at low prices as the price downside is limited [6] - For rubber, it is expected that the rubber price will fluctuate strongly, and a moderately long - biased approach with short - term trading is advisable. Part of the "long RU2601 and short RU2509" position can be closed [11] - For PVC, due to the weak supply - demand and high valuation situation, it is recommended to wait and see [11] - For benzene - ethylene, when the inventory destocking inflection point appears, the benzene - ethylene price may rebound [15] - For polyethylene, the price may fluctuate upward in the long - term [17] - For polypropylene, it is recommended to go long on the LL - PP2601 contract at low prices [18] - For PX, it is recommended to follow the crude oil and go long at low prices when the peak season comes [21] - For PTA, it is recommended to follow PX and go long at low prices after the peak - season downstream performance improves [22] - For ethylene glycol, although there is short - term support, there is downward pressure on the medium - term valuation [23] Summary by Directory Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: WTI main crude oil futures rose $0.97, or 1.52%, to $64.74; Brent main crude oil futures rose $0.95, or 1.40%, to $68.74; INE main crude oil futures fell 1.40 yuan, or 0.29%, to 485.6 yuan [1] - **Data**: China's weekly crude oil data showed that the crude oil arrival inventory decreased by 0.43 million barrels to 209.84 million barrels, a 0.21% decrease; gasoline commercial inventory decreased by 1.51 million barrels to 88.63 million barrels, a 1.68% decrease; diesel commercial inventory increased by 0.59 million barrels to 105.18 million barrels, a 0.56% increase; total refined oil commercial inventory decreased by 0.92 million barrels to 193.81 million barrels, a 0.47% decrease [1] Methanol - **Market Quotes**: On August 25, the 01 contract rose 19 yuan/ton to 2424 yuan/ton, and the spot price rose 5 yuan/ton with a basis of - 124 [4] - **Fundamentals**: Coal prices continued to rise, costs increased, enterprise profits were still good, domestic production started to recover, and supply increased marginally. Overseas plant operations returned to medium - high levels, and subsequent imports would also rebound rapidly. The port MTO plants stopped operating and were expected to resume at the end of the month. Traditional demand was currently weak. Although the market had expectations for the peak season and MTO resumption, port inventory was rising rapidly [4] Urea - **Market Quotes**: On August 25, the 01 contract rose 6 yuan/ton to 1745 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 30 yuan/ton with a basis of - 55 [6] - **Fundamentals**: The daily output was at a high level, enterprise profits were at a low level, and supply pressure remained. The compound fertilizer production start - up rate declined, the melamine production start - up rate dropped to a year - on - year low, and agricultural demand entered the off - season. Domestic demand lacked support as a whole, but exports continued to progress, and port inventory increased again. The main demand variable was exports [6] Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU rebounded following the collective rebound of industrial products [8] - **Fundamentals**: The long side believed that the weather and rubber forest conditions in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, might help increase rubber production to a limited extent; the seasonal pattern usually showed an upward trend in the second half of the year; and China's demand was expected to improve. The short side believed that the macro - economic outlook was uncertain, demand was in the seasonal off - season, and the positive impact on supply might be less than expected [9] - **Industry Conditions**: As of August 21, 2025, the full - steel tire production start - up rate in Shandong tire enterprises was 64.54%, up 1.47 percentage points from last week and 6.25 percentage points from the same period last year. The semi - steel tire production start - up rate of domestic tire enterprises was 74.38%, up 2.13 percentage points from last week and down 4.28 percentage points from the same period last year. As of August 10, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 127.8 tons, a 1.1 - ton decrease or 0.85% decline; the total inventory of dark - colored rubber in China was 79.7 tons, a 0.8% decrease; the total inventory of light - colored rubber in China was 48 tons, a 0.8% decrease; the RU inventory increased by 1%. As of August 17, 2025, the natural rubber inventory in Qingdao was 48.54 (- 0.18) tons [10] - **Spot Prices**: Thai standard mixed rubber was 14,850 (+ 250) yuan; STR20 was reported at 1,830 (+ 30) dollars; STR20 mixed was 1,830 (+ 30) dollars; butadiene in Jiangsu and Zhejiang was 9,400 (+ 100) yuan; and cis - polybutadiene in North China was 11,600 (+ 100) yuan [11] PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC01 contract rose 28 yuan to 5,047 yuan, the Changzhou SG - 5 spot price was 4,770 (+ 30) yuan/ton, the basis was - 277 (+ 2) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 154 (- 13) yuan/ton [11] - **Fundamentals**: On the cost side, the carbide price in Wuhai was 2,300 (+ 40) yuan/ton, the medium - grade semi - coke price was 660 (+ 30) yuan/ton, and the ethylene price was 830 (0) dollars/ton. The caustic soda spot price was 860 (+ 10) yuan/ton. The overall PVC production start - up rate was 77.6%, a 2.7% decrease; the calcium - carbide method production start - up rate was 76.8%, a 3.2% decrease; the ethylene method production start - up rate was 79.6%, a 1.7% decrease. The overall downstream production start - up rate was 42.7%, a 0.1% decrease. The in - factory inventory was 30.6 tons (- 2.1), and the social inventory was 85.3 tons (+ 4.1). Enterprises' comprehensive profits were at a high level this year, the valuation pressure was large, the maintenance volume was small, and the output was at a historical high. In the short - term, multiple plants were put into operation. Downstream, the domestic production start - up rate was at a five - year low. In terms of exports, after the anti - dumping tax rate in India was determined, the export outlook weakened. The cost of carbide fluctuated, and caustic soda was strong, so the overall valuation support was weak [11] Benzene - Ethylene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price and futures price of benzene - ethylene both decreased, and the basis weakened [13][15] - **Fundamentals**: The market's macro - economic sentiment was good, and there was still support on the cost side. The BZN spread was at a relatively low level compared to the same period, with a large upward adjustment space. On the cost side, the pure - benzene production start - up rate fluctuated moderately, and the supply was still abundant. On the supply side, the profit of ethylbenzene dehydrogenation decreased, but the benzene - ethylene production start - up rate continued to rise. The benzene - ethylene port inventory continued to increase significantly. At the end of the off - season, the overall production start - up rate of the three S products on the demand side fluctuated upward [13][15] Polyolefins Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of polyethylene rose [17] - **Fundamentals**: The market was expecting favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance in the third quarter, and there was still support on the cost side. The polyethylene spot price remained unchanged, and the PE valuation had limited downward space. The overall inventory decreased from a high level, providing support for the price. The seasonal peak season was approaching, and the raw material procurement for agricultural films on the demand side had started. The overall production start - up rate fluctuated at a low level and stabilized [17] Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of polypropylene rose [18] - **Fundamentals**: The profit of Shandong refineries stopped falling and rebounded, and the production start - up rate was expected to gradually recover, leading to a marginal increase in propylene supply. On the demand side, the downstream production start - up rate fluctuated at a low level. In August, there were only 450,000 tons of planned polypropylene production capacity to be put into operation. Although the seasonal peak season might be approaching, under the background of weak supply and demand, the overall inventory pressure was high, and there was no prominent short - term contradiction [18] PX, PTA, and Ethylene Glycol PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX11 contract rose 4 yuan to 6,970 yuan, the PX CFR rose 2 dollars to 859 dollars, the basis was 76 yuan (- 3), and the 11 - 1 spread was 68 yuan (+ 2) [20] - **Fundamentals**: In terms of PX load, China's load was 84.6%, up 0.3%; Asia's load was 76.3%, up 2.2%. There were few changes in domestic plants, while overseas, a 530,000 - ton plant in Thailand and a 1.34 - million - ton plant in Saudi Arabia restarted. The PTA load was 72.9%, down 3.5%. In terms of plants, Jiayuan reduced its load and then recovered, Jiaxing Petrochemical's extended - maintenance plant was restarting, Hainan Yisheng was under maintenance, Hengli Huizhou had an unplanned shutdown, and the second line of Hailun Petrochemical was put into operation. In terms of imports, South Korea exported 294,000 tons of PX to China in the first and middle ten - days of August, a year - on - year increase of 55,000 tons. The inventory at the end of June was 4.138 million tons, a 210,000 - ton decrease from the previous month. In terms of valuation and cost, PXN was 270 dollars (0), and the naphtha cracking spread was 94 dollars (+ 6). Currently, the PX load remained at a high level, and there were many short - term unexpected maintenance situations for downstream PTA, so the overall load center was relatively low. However, due to the commissioning of new PTA plants, PX was expected to maintain low inventory, and there was support for the valuation at the lower end. Moreover, the terminal and polyester data were gradually improving, releasing the upstream valuation space. The current valuation was at a neutral level, and the terminal and polyester sectors were expected to continue to recover [20] PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA01 contract fell 6 yuan to 4,862 yuan, the East China spot price fell 20 yuan/ton to 4,850 yuan, the basis was 22 yuan (0), and the 9 - 1 spread was - 34 yuan (- 14) [22] - **Fundamentals**: The PTA load was 72.9%, down 3.5%. In terms of plants, Jiayuan reduced its load and then recovered, Jiaxing Petrochemical's extended - maintenance plant was restarting, Hainan Yisheng was under maintenance, Hengli Huizhou had an unplanned shutdown, and the second line of Hailun Petrochemical was put into operation. The downstream load was 90%, up 0.6%. In terms of plants, the load of some local plants increased. The terminal texturing load increased by 7% to 79%, and the loom load increased by 5% to 68%. As of August 15, the social inventory (excluding credit warehouse receipts) was 2.25 million tons, a 23,000 - ton decrease. In terms of valuation and cost, the PTA spot processing fee fell 20 yuan to 228 yuan, and the futures processing fee fell 7 yuan to 334 yuan. In the future, on the supply side, the unexpected maintenance volume in August increased, and the inventory - building pattern changed to inventory - reduction. The PTA processing fee was expected to continue to recover. On the demand side, the inventory pressure of polyester fibers decreased, and the downstream and terminal production start - up rates improved, releasing the upstream valuation space. In terms of valuation, PXN had the momentum to rise supported by the improved situation brought about by PTA commissioning. Recently, the valuation expanded due to the boost from unexpected PTA maintenance. It was recommended to follow PX and go long at low prices after the peak - season downstream performance improved [22] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG01 contract rose 35 yuan to 4,509 yuan, the East China spot price rose 24 yuan to 4,542 yuan, the basis was 98 yuan (+ 6), and the 9 - 1 spread was - 59 yuan (- 5) [23] - **Fundamentals**: On the supply side, the ethylene glycol load was 73.2%, up 6.2%. Among them, the synthetic - gas - based production load was 81.3%, up 0.8%; the ethylene - based production load was 68.3%, up 9.4%. In terms of synthetic - gas - based plants, Tianying restarted, Jianyuan reduced its load, Guanghui, Meijin, and Sinochem increased their loads, and Shaanxi Weihua was under maintenance. In the oil - chemical sector, one of Shenghong's plants restarted, and Zhejiang Petrochemical increased its load. Overseas, Lotte in the United States and Petronas in Malaysia restarted. The downstream load was 90%, up 0.6%. In terms of plants, the load of some local plants increased. The terminal texturing load increased by 7% to 79%, and the loom load increased by 5% to 68%. The import arrival forecast was 54,000 tons, and the average daily departure volume from East China ports from August 22 - 24 was 14,000 tons. The port inventory was 50 tons, a 47,000 - ton decrease. In terms of valuation and cost, the profit of naphtha - based production was - 384 yuan, the profit of domestic ethylene - based production was - 569 yuan, and the profit of coal - based production was 1,104 yuan. The cost of ethylene remained unchanged at 830 dollars, and the price of Yulin pit - mouth bituminous coal fines decreased to 520 yuan. In terms of industry fundamentals, overseas and domestic maintenance plants were gradually restarting, and the downstream production start - up rate was gradually recovering from the off - season, but the supply was still in excess. It was expected that the port inventory would enter an inventory - building cycle in the medium - term. The valuation was relatively high compared to the same period, the fundamentals changed from strong to weak. Although there was short - term support from less arrival volume and policy sentiment, there was downward pressure on the medium - term valuation [23]

Group 1: Real Estate Policy - Shanghai has introduced a new real estate policy allowing eligible families to purchase unlimited properties outside the city limits, and single adults will be subject to the same housing purchase restrictions as families [1][6] - The public housing fund loan limit has been increased by 15%, and the "increase and loan" policy for public housing funds has been implemented [1][6] - Mortgage rates will no longer differentiate between first and second homes, and there will be adjustments in property tax collection policies to align local and non-local household regulations [1][6] Group 2: Financial Market Overview - The US stock indices experienced a decline, while the previous trading day saw significant gains, particularly in the telecommunications and non-ferrous metal sectors, with a market turnover of 3.18 trillion yuan [2][9] - As of August 22, the financing balance increased by 8.174 billion yuan to 2.140126 trillion yuan, indicating a continuation of loose domestic liquidity [2][9] - The market is currently in a "policy bottom + liquidity bottom + valuation bottom" phase, suggesting a high probability of continued market performance, although sector rotation and structural differentiation are expected [2][9] Group 3: Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices rebounded following a dovish stance from Federal Reserve Chairman Powell at the Jackson Hole meeting, which increased expectations for a rate cut in September [3][17] - US inflation data for July showed a rebound, and positive signals from US-Russia negotiations have eased geopolitical risks, although trade conditions remain challenging [3][17] - The long-term drivers for gold remain supportive, with the People's Bank of China continuing to increase its gold reserves [3][17] Group 4: Commodity Market Insights - Copper prices fell in the overnight market, with tight concentrate supply and high smelting output, while various factors are expected to lead to price fluctuations [3][18] - The energy sector saw a rise in crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical events and potential OPEC production adjustments [3][11] - The agricultural sector is experiencing mixed signals, with soybean prices supported by optimistic yield forecasts despite lower planting area estimates [3][24]

Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - The current price of spot gold is around $3353 per ounce, with a focus on upcoming U.S. PCE data to gauge Federal Reserve policy direction [2] - Gold prices have shown stability, with a recent peak of $3372.67 per ounce, influenced by a dovish stance from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell [2][3] - Technical analysis indicates that gold is experiencing a wide range of fluctuations, with key resistance at $3385 and support at $3345 [3][5] Group 2: Oil Market Analysis - Current trading price for WTI crude oil is approximately $64.66 per barrel, following a nearly 3% increase last week [6] - Market concerns are heightened due to geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and India, particularly regarding oil imports from Russia [6] - Technical indicators suggest a potential upward trend in oil prices, with short-term resistance at $66.0-$67.0 and support at $63.0-$62.0 [7]

Market Performance - A-shares led global equity markets with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 3.49% and the ChiNext Index increasing by 5.85%[4] - The implied volatility of the 50ETF rose to 19.78%, indicating increased market uncertainty[4] - The Dow Jones reached a new high with a gain of 1.53%, while the Nasdaq experienced a slight decline of 0.58%[4] Bond Market Insights - The 30-year government bond futures fell by 1.43%, reflecting significant adjustments in the domestic bond market[4] - The negative correlation between stocks and bonds reached a historical high, highlighting the "see-saw effect" in market dynamics[4] Commodity Trends - International commodities showed strength, with Brent crude oil up by 2.14% and COMEX gold rising by 1.02%, driven by geopolitical risks and inflation hedging[4] - Domestic commodity prices generally declined, with the South China Commodity Index down by 0.44%[4] Currency Movements - The US dollar index decreased by 0.13%, while the offshore RMB appreciated by 0.24%[4] Asset Allocation Recommendations - For bonds, focus on high-grade credit bonds and adjust duration flexibly in a low-risk environment[5] - In overseas equities, consider opportunities in interest-sensitive sectors due to limited short-term rebound potential for the dollar[5] - For A-shares, maintain an overweight position in technology growth sectors, particularly electronics and AI hardware[5] Risk Factors - Key risks include policy adjustments, market volatility, geopolitical shocks, economic data validation risks, and liquidity transmission risks[6]

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Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The geopolitical situation in Russia and Ukraine has led to price fluctuations in the crude oil market, and it is recommended to hold out - of - the - money option straddles for risk - avoidance [1]. - After Fed Chairman Powell's dovish speech, the probability of a September interest rate cut is high, which affects the prices of precious metals, copper, and other commodities [2][3]. - The supply and demand fundamentals and policy expectations of various commodities such as base metals, energy, and agricultural products vary, and corresponding investment strategies are proposed for each [1][2][3] Summary by Related Catalogs Energy - **Crude Oil**: Last week, the crude oil market rose. Geopolitical risks in Russia and Ukraine have increased, and it is recommended to hold out - of - the - money option straddles and then enter medium - term short positions after volatility increases [1]. - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Affected by the US sanctions on Iran, fuel oil futures rose. Global inventories showed a downward trend, and the fundamentals were relatively bullish [21]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: The overseas market has stabilized. Domestic imports and refinery outflows have increased, and the market is expected to remain volatile [23]. - **Natural Gas**: No relevant content provided. Metals - **Precious Metals**: After Powell's speech, the dollar fell, and precious metals rose. The Fed is likely to cut interest rates in September, and international gold and silver are in a volatile range [2]. - **Base Metals** - **Copper**: The price of copper rose. The probability of a Fed interest rate cut in September is high, and it is recommended to hold short positions at high levels flexibly [3]. - **Aluminum**: The downstream start - up rate of aluminum has increased seasonally, and the inventory is expected to remain low. The price of aluminum is testing the upper resistance of the shock range [4]. - **Zinc**: The inventory has slightly decreased, and the market is expected to be volatile in the short - term and short - allocated in the medium - term [7]. - **Lead**: The price of lead is expected to be volatile, and it is recommended to hold long positions with a support level [8]. - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: The price of nickel is in the middle - to - late stage of the rebound, and it is recommended to enter short positions actively [9]. - **Tin**: The price of tin has recovered. It is recommended to hold short - term long positions based on the MA60 moving average [10]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: The futures price has fallen, and the market is expected to be volatile. It is necessary to control risks [11]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The futures price has risen slightly, and the market is expected to remain volatile [12]. - **Polysilicon**: The futures price is in a volatile state, and it is recommended to buy on dips [13]. - **Alumina**: The supply is in excess, and the price is in a weak and volatile state [6]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: It fluctuates with the price of aluminum, and the spread with AL may narrow [5]. Building Materials - **Rebar & Hot - Rolled Coil**: The price of steel has rebounded. The market is facing negative feedback pressure, and it is necessary to pay attention to the production restrictions in Tangshan [14]. - **Iron Ore**: The supply is increasing, and the demand is supported by high hot - metal production. The price is expected to be volatile at a high level [15]. - **Coke**: The price is volatile. The supply of carbon elements is sufficient, and the price is greatly affected by policy expectations [16]. - **Coking Coal**: The price is rising. The supply of carbon elements is sufficient, and the price is greatly affected by policy expectations [17]. - **Manganese Silicon**: The price is weakly volatile. The demand is good, and the price is affected by policy expectations [18]. - **Silicon Iron**: The price is weakly volatile, following the trend of manganese silicon and affected by policy expectations [19]. Chemicals - **Urea**: After the export news was released, the futures price fell. The short - term supply and demand are loose, and the market is affected by sentiment and exports [24]. - **Methanol**: The import volume has decreased slightly, and the inventory may accumulate to a historical high in the third quarter. The current situation is weak, and the future expectation is strong [25]. - **Styrene**: The futures price is in a consolidation state. The cost is weakly volatile, and the supply and demand are in a wide - balance state [26]. - **Polypropylene & Plastic & Propylene**: The price of propylene has been boosted by supply and demand. The supply pressure of polyethylene exists, and the demand for polypropylene is slowly recovering [27]. - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: The price of PVC is expected to be weakly volatile, and the price of caustic soda is expected to be strongly volatile in the short - term and limited in the long - term [28]. - **PX & PTA**: The price of PX has strengthened, driving up the prices of PTA and downstream products. The supply and demand are expected to improve [29]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The price has rebounded. The supply is increasing, and the demand is stable. The medium - term focus is on policies and peak - season demand [30]. - **Short - Fiber & Bottle - Chip**: The supply and demand of short - fiber are stable, and it is recommended to consider long - term allocation. The bottle - chip industry has over - capacity [31]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean & Soybean Meal**: Globally, the demand for bio - fuels may drive up soybean crushing. In China, the supply in the fourth quarter is sufficient, but there may be a gap in the first quarter of next year. It is recommended to wait for an opportunity to enter long positions [35]. - **Soybean Oil & Palm Oil**: The US policy on bio - fuels and the Indonesian government's policy on palm oil are the main drivers of price fluctuations. It is recommended to buy on dips [36]. - **Rapeseed Meal & Rapeseed Oil**: The demand for rapeseed oil in the bio - fuel field is expected to increase, and the domestic supply and demand are tight [37]. - **Soybean No. 1**: The price of domestic soybeans is under pressure, and the price difference with imported soybeans has rebounded. It is necessary to pay attention to weather, policies, and trade [38]. - **Corn**: The price of Dalian corn may adjust upward in the short - term, but it may continue to run weakly at the bottom in the long - term [39]. - **Live Pigs**: The price of pigs is slightly stronger. The supply pressure is high in the medium - term, and it is necessary to pay attention to the game between fundamentals and policies [40]. - **Eggs**: The spot price has rebounded slightly. If the price remains weak during the peak season, there may be a deep capacity reduction, and it is recommended to buy on dips [41]. - **Cotton**: The price of US cotton is in a narrow - range shock. The domestic market is worried about new - cotton pre - sales, and it is recommended to buy on dips [42]. - **Sugar**: The international sugar supply is sufficient, and the domestic sugar sales are good. The price is expected to be volatile [43]. - **Apples**: The price is volatile. The market is focused on the new - season output estimate, and it is recommended to wait and see [44]. - **Timber**: The price is volatile. The supply is expected to remain low, and it is recommended to wait and see [45]. - **Pulp**: The price is in a weak shock. The supply is relatively loose, and the demand is average. It is recommended to wait and see or trade in a range [46]. Others - **Container Shipping Index (European Line)**: The freight rate is expected to continue to decline, and the market will follow the spot price to decline [20]. - **Stock Index**: The A - share market has risen, and the external macro - liquidity is stable. It is recommended to increase the allocation of technology - growth sectors and pay attention to consumption and cyclical sectors [47]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The price of treasury bonds is falling. The A - share market is rising, and the yield curve is expected to steepen [48].

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. Core Viewpoints - Overseas, Powell's dovish speech at the Jackson Hole meeting boosted market expectations for a September interest rate cut, weakening the US dollar index and significantly increasing global risk appetite. Domestically, China's economic data in July slowed down across the board and fell short of expectations. The Chinese Premier stated measures to stimulate consumption and stabilize the real - estate market, enhancing policy stimulus expectations. The extension of the 90 - day tariff truce between China and the US reduced short - term tariff risk uncertainty, increasing domestic risk appetite [2][3]. - Different asset classes have different short - term trends and trading suggestions. For example, the stock index is expected to be strongly volatile at a high level in the short term, with a suggestion of cautious short - term long positions; the bond market is expected to correct at a high level, suggesting cautious observation; various commodity sectors also have corresponding short - term trends and trading suggestions [2]. Summary by Category Macro - finance - **Asset trends and trading suggestions**: The stock index is expected to be strongly volatile at a high level in the short term, with a suggestion of cautious short - term long positions; the bond market is expected to correct at a high level, suggesting cautious observation. Among commodity sectors, the black metals are expected to correct in the short term, the non - ferrous metals are expected to be volatile, the energy and chemical sectors are expected to rebound with volatility, and precious metals are expected to be volatile at a high level, all suggesting cautious observation [2]. Stock Index - **Market performance**: Driven by sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and securities, the domestic stock market continued to rise significantly. - **Fundamentals and policies**: China's economic data in July slowed down and fell short of expectations. Policy stimulus expectations increased, and the extension of the tariff truce reduced short - term tariff risk uncertainty, increasing domestic risk appetite. The short - term macro - upward driving force has increased marginally. - **Operation suggestion**: Cautious short - term long positions [3]. Precious Metals - **Market performance**: Precious metals rose significantly last Friday. The international gold price rebounded above the $3350/ounce mark, and Shanghai gold closed at around 781.12 yuan/gram. - **Influencing factors**: Powell's dovish speech at the Jackson Hole meeting, high manufacturing PMI but rising initial jobless claims, and the uncertain situation in the Russia - Ukraine conflict. - **Outlook**: Gold is expected to be strong in the short term, but beware of the Fed's changing attitude. Focus on the next stage of employment data [3][4]. Black Metals Steel - **Market performance**: The domestic steel futures and spot markets continued to be weak last Friday, with low trading volumes. - **Fundamentals**: Demand remained weak, and the inventory of five major steel products increased by 25.07 tons week - on - week. The output of building materials decreased, while the output of hot - rolled coils increased by 9.65 tons. There were rumors of production regulation in Cangzhou, and iron - water output may further decline. - **Outlook**: The steel market is expected to be range - bound in the short term [5]. Iron Ore - **Market performance**: The futures and spot prices of iron ore continued to be weak last Friday. - **Fundamentals**: Steel mills' profits were high, and iron - water output increased slightly. With the approaching of important events in early September, production - restriction policies may be upgraded. Steel mills mainly replenished stocks on a just - in - time basis. The supply increased, with the global iron - ore shipment volume increasing by 359.9 tons and the arrival volume increasing by 94.7 tons week - on - week. Port inventories showed an increasing trend. - **Outlook**: Iron - ore prices are expected to be range - bound in the short term [5]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Market performance**: The spot prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese remained flat last Friday, while the futures prices continued to decline. - **Fundamentals**: The prices of manganese ore were weak. The production enthusiasm of manufacturers was high, with the national capacity utilization rate of silicomanganese increasing by 2.32% to 45.75% and the daily output increasing by 1605 tons. The national capacity utilization rate of ferrosilicon increased by 1.86% to 36.18%, and the daily output increased by 535 tons. - **Outlook**: Ferrosilicon and silicomanganese prices are expected to be weakly volatile in the short term [5][6]. Chemicals Soda Ash - **Market performance**: The main soda - ash contract was weakly running last week. - **Fundamentals**: Supply increased week - on - week due to the return from previous maintenance, and there was new capacity coming on - stream. Demand remained stable week - on - week, but was still weak compared to the same period in previous years. Profits decreased week - on - week. - **Outlook**: Soda ash is in a situation of high supply, high inventory, and weak demand, and is likely to decline rather than rise [7]. Glass - **Market performance**: The main glass contract was weakly running last week. - **Fundamentals**: Supply remained stable, with no change in production capacity and the number of production lines. Demand was still weak in the real - estate industry, and although downstream deep - processing orders increased in mid - August, overall demand remained stable. Profits decreased as glass prices fell. - **Outlook**: Glass supply is stable, demand has limited growth, and the futures price is expected to run at a low level in the short term [7]. Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy Copper - **Macro - factors**: Powell's speech increased expectations for a September interest rate cut, but some Fed members were cautious about rate cuts. Tariffs still affected the economy. - **Supply and demand**: Copper mine production growth was higher than expected, and refined - copper production was unlikely to decrease significantly. Domestic demand is expected to weaken marginally. - **Outlook**: The strong trend of copper prices may not last [8][9]. Aluminum - **Market performance**: Aluminum prices rose slightly last Friday but closed with a long upper shadow. - **Inventory situation**: Aluminum inventory decreased by 1.1 tons, but domestic social inventory has increased by nearly 15 tons, and LME inventory has increased by about 14 tons since the low point in late June. - **Outlook**: The medium - term upward space is limited, and it is expected to be volatile in the short term, with a possibility of forming a double - top pattern [9]. Aluminum Alloy - **Supply and demand**: The supply of scrap aluminum was tight, increasing production costs and leading to losses for some enterprises. It is currently the off - season, and demand is weak. - **Outlook**: Prices are expected to be strongly volatile in the short term, but the upward space is limited [9]. Tin - **Supply side**: The combined operating rate of Yunnan and Jiangxi increased by 0.41% to 59.64%. Although the mine supply is currently tight, the reduction in refined - tin production is lower than expected. Some enterprises plan to carry out maintenance. - **Demand side**: Terminal demand is weak, but price drops have stimulated downstream inventory replenishment, and inventory decreased by 802 tons to 9278 tons this week. - **Outlook**: Prices are expected to be volatile in the short term, with support from maintenance and peak - season expectations, but restricted by high - tariff risks,复产 expectations, and weak demand [10]. Lithium Carbonate - **Production situation**: As of August 21, the weekly production of lithium carbonate decreased by 4.2% to 19138 tons, and the operating rate was 49.93%. Lithium mica production decreased, while lithium - spodumene production increased. - **Outlook**: It is expected to be widely volatile, with short - term short positions and long - term long positions [11]. Industrial Silicon - **Production situation**: The latest weekly production increased by 7.2% to 87801 tons. The number of open furnaces increased by 13 to 297, and the furnace - opening rate was 37%. - **Outlook**: It is expected to be strongly volatile, as the price is close to the cash cost of leading enterprises [11]. Polysilicon - **Market situation**: It is the focus of anti - involution, and the spot price has rebounded. The component procurement and bidding price has increased. - **Outlook**: It is expected to be volatile at a high level in the short term due to the game between strong expectations and weak reality [11]. Energy and Chemicals Crude Oil - **Market performance**: Oil prices rebounded slightly due to geopolitical risks, stable spot - market decline, and unexpected inventory reduction in the US. - **Outlook**: There may be slight short - term upward space, but the long - term outlook is bearish [12]. Asphalt - **Market situation**: Supported by anti - involution in the petrochemical industry and the rebound of international crude - oil prices, the spot market has recovered slightly, and the basis decline has paused. However, inventory reduction is limited. - **Outlook**: It is expected to be weakly volatile in the near term [13]. PX - **Market situation**: PTA demand has decreased due to low processing fees and planned outages. PX is supported by petrochemical capacity adjustment, but the device load is at a medium - low level. - **Outlook**: It is expected to be volatile in the near term, waiting for changes in PTA devices [13]. PTA - **Market situation**: Driven by capacity adjustment and a temporary shutdown of a device in Huizhou, the futures price has risen, and the basis has recovered. Downstream operating rates have recovered to 90%, and inventory is expected to decrease slightly in September. - **Outlook**: It is expected to be strongly volatile in the short term [13]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market situation**: Port inventory decreased to 54.3 tons. Restrictions on petrochemical capacity have provided support, but the supply pressure is still large after the restart of syngas - based devices. - **Outlook**: Downstream operating - rate recovery will support prices, but beware of crude - oil cost fluctuations when going long at low prices [14]. Short - fiber - **Market situation**: Driven by the sector's rebound, short - fiber prices rose slightly. Terminal orders increased seasonally, and the operating rate rebounded slightly, with limited inventory accumulation. - **Outlook**: It may continue to be shorted in the medium term following the polyester sector [15][16]. Methanol - **Market situation**: Inland devices restarted, and the arrival of goods was concentrated, putting pressure on prices. However, the reflux window is about to open, and MTO devices plan to restart, and the traditional downstream peak season is approaching. - **Outlook**: Prices are expected to be volatile [16]. PP - **Market situation**: Device operating rates increased, and new capacity is to be put into production, increasing supply pressure. Downstream operating rates increased slightly, and demand showed signs of recovery. - **Outlook**: The 09 contract is expected to be weakly volatile, and the 01 contract should focus on peak - season inventory - building [16]. LLDPE - **Market situation**: Supply pressure remains high, and demand shows signs of a turnaround. "Supply - side" speculation provides some support. - **Outlook**: The 09 contract is expected to be weakly volatile, and the 01 contract is short - term weak, focusing on demand and inventory - building [16]. Agricultural Products US Soybeans - **Market situation**: The Pro Farmer report estimated the new - crop soybean yield at 53 bushels per acre, slightly lower than the USDA report. Policy expectations have improved, and the impact of the historical exemption of US soybean oil is limited, providing support for the market. - **Outlook**: It may rise, but beware of seasonal pressure during the harvest season [17]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Inventory situation**: The pressure of continuous inventory accumulation of domestic oil - mill soybeans and soybean meal has eased. The rumor of imported - soybean auctions has stabilized supply expectations. - **Supply and demand outlook**: Supply is sufficient in the third quarter, and supply and demand may shrink in the fourth quarter, with a strong cost expectation. The spread between soybean meal and rapeseed meal has slightly widened. - **Outlook**: Rapeseed meal still has room for upward fluctuations [17][18]. Fats and Oils - **Market situation**: US soybean oil prices rose due to stable policy expectations. International soybean and palm oil prices rose, and domestic oils may continue the upward trend. Rapeseed oil inventory is decreasing, and soybean oil has the potential for a low - valuation rebound. Palm oil may enter a volatile phase. - **Outlook**: Domestic oils may continue the upward trend, and palm oil may be volatile [18]. Corn - **Market situation**: In September, the pricing weight of new - season corn increases. There is no pressure of concentrated arrivals as last year, and the carry - over inventory is low. - **Outlook**: The futures price has entered a relatively undervalued range, and there is little possibility of breaking through last year's range [18]. Live Pigs - **Market situation**: Pig weight has decreased, and the price difference between fattened and standard pigs has increased. Some secondary fattening has increased, but the overall replenishment volume is limited. The "inspection for every vehicle and every pig" policy in September will increase transportation costs. - **Outlook**: Market sentiment for the fourth quarter is pessimistic [19].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current oil price is relatively undervalued, and the static fundamentals and dynamic forecasts are still good. Maintain the view of overweighting crude oil from last week, but it's not advisable to chase the price at present. Hold short - term long positions. If the geopolitical premium re - emerges, the oil price will have upward potential [2] - For methanol, suggest short - term unilateral observation and pay attention to the positive spread opportunity of inter - month spread after the improvement of supply and demand [4] - For urea, the domestic urea faces a pattern of low valuation and weak supply - demand. The price will remain range - bound before substantial positive factors appear. It's recommended to pay attention to long positions on dips [6] - For rubber, it's expected that the rubber price will fluctuate and consolidate. It's advisable to wait and see temporarily. Partially close the long RU2601 and short RU2509 positions [10][13] - For PVC, due to the reality of strong supply, weak demand and high valuation, the fundamentals are poor. It's recommended to wait and see [15] - For benzene - ethylene, the long - term BZN may recover. When the inventory destocking inflection point appears, the benzene - ethylene price may rebound [17][18] - For polyethylene, the long - term contradiction shifts from the cost - led downward trend to the South Korean ethylene clearance policy. The polyethylene price may fluctuate upward [20] - For polypropylene, it's recommended to go long on the LL - PP2601 contract on dips [21] - For PX, the valuation is currently at a neutral level. The terminal and polyester are expected to continue to recover. Pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips following the arrival of the peak season [23] - For PTA, the supply - side destocking pattern has been formed, and the processing fee is expected to continue to repair. Pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips following PX after the improvement of downstream performance in the peak season [25] - For ethylene glycol, the supply is still in excess. The mid - term port inventory is expected to enter a restocking cycle. The valuation has a downward pressure in the mid - term [26] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: As of last Friday, WTI main crude oil futures rose $0.29, or 0.46%, to $63.77; Brent main crude oil futures rose $0.12, or 0.18%, to $67.79; INE main crude oil futures rose 2.30 yuan, or 0.47%, to 487 yuan [1] - **Data**: In the European ARA weekly data, gasoline inventory decreased by 0.03 million barrels to 8.73 million barrels, a 0.29% decrease; diesel inventory increased by 1.27 million barrels to 15.16 million barrels, a 9.13% increase; fuel oil inventory decreased by 0.11 million barrels to 6.64 million barrels, a 1.60% decrease; naphtha inventory decreased by 0.75 million barrels to 4.97 million barrels, a 13.07% decrease; aviation kerosene inventory increased by 0.17 million barrels to 7.45 million barrels, a 2.27% increase; the total refined oil inventory increased by 0.55 million barrels to 42.95 million barrels, a 1.31% increase [1] Methanol - **Market Quotes**: On August 22, the 01 contract fell 20 yuan/ton to 2405 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 15 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 110 [4] - **Supply and Demand**: Coal prices are rising, costs are increasing, and domestic production has bottomed out and is rising. Overseas device operation has returned to medium - high levels, and subsequent imports will also increase rapidly. The port MTO device is shut down and is expected to resume at the end of the month. Traditional demand is currently weak. The market still has expectations for the peak season and the return of MTO, and the futures price shows signs of stabilizing, but the port inventory is still rising rapidly [4] - **Strategy**: Suggest short - term unilateral observation and pay attention to the positive spread opportunity of inter - month spread after the improvement of supply and demand [4] Urea - **Market Quotes**: On August 22, the 01 contract fell 25 yuan/ton to 1739 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 20 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 19 [6] - **Supply and Demand**: Daily production is at a high level, and enterprise profits are at a low level. Supply pressure still exists. The start - up of compound fertilizer and melamine has declined, and agricultural demand has entered the off - season. Domestic demand lacks support as a whole, and exports are continuing. Port inventory has risen again, and the current demand variable mainly lies in exports [6] - **Strategy**: The domestic urea faces a pattern of low valuation and weak supply - demand. The price will remain range - bound before substantial positive factors appear. It's recommended to pay attention to long positions on dips [6] Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU rebounded after a decline, following the collective rebound of industrial products [9] - **Supply and Demand**: Bulls believe that the weather and rubber forest conditions in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, may help a limited increase in rubber production. The seasonal pattern usually turns upward in the second half of the year, and China's demand is expected to improve. Bears believe that the macro - economic outlook is uncertain, demand is in the seasonal off - season, and the positive impact on supply may be less than expected [10] - **Inventory**: As of August 10, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1.278 million tons, a decrease of 11,000 tons or 0.85% from the previous period. As of August 17, 2025, the natural rubber inventory in Qingdao was 485,400 (- 18,000) tons [12] - **Strategy**: It's expected that the rubber price will fluctuate and consolidate. It's advisable to wait and see temporarily. Partially close the long RU2601 and short RU2509 positions [13] PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC01 contract rose 15 yuan to 5019 yuan, the Changzhou SG - 5 spot price was 4740 (0) yuan/ton, the basis was - 279 (- 15) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 141 (- 9) yuan/ton [15] - **Supply and Demand**: The cost of calcium carbide has increased, and the overall PVC operating rate has decreased. The downstream operating rate has also decreased. Factory inventory has decreased, and social inventory has increased. Enterprises' comprehensive profits are at a high level within the year, the valuation pressure is large, the number of maintenance is small, and production is at a historical high. Domestic downstream operating rates are at a five - year low, and export expectations have weakened after the determination of India's anti - dumping tax rate [15] - **Strategy**: Due to the reality of strong supply, weak demand and high valuation, the fundamentals are poor. It's recommended to wait and see [15] Benzene - Ethylene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price and futures price have both risen, and the basis has weakened [17] - **Supply and Demand**: The macro - economic sentiment in the market is good, and there is still support from the cost side. The BZN spread is at a relatively low level in the same period, with a large upward repair space. The supply of pure benzene is still abundant, the profit of ethylbenzene dehydrogenation has increased, and the operation of benzene - ethylene has been continuously rising. The port inventory of benzene - ethylene has continued to accumulate significantly. At the end of the seasonal off - season, the overall operating rate of the three S has fluctuated and increased [17][18] - **Strategy**: The long - term BZN may recover. When the inventory destocking inflection point appears, the benzene - ethylene price may rebound [18] Polyolefins Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price has risen. The main contract closed at 7386 yuan/ton, up 39 yuan/ton, and the spot price was 7290 yuan/ton, up 35 yuan/ton. The basis was - 96 yuan/ton, weakening by 4 yuan/ton [20] - **Supply and Demand**: The market is looking forward to favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance in the third quarter, and there is still support from the cost side. The spot price has risen, and the downward valuation space of PE is limited. The overall inventory is being reduced from a high level, and the demand side, such as the raw material preparation for agricultural films, has started to stock up, and the overall operating rate has stabilized with low - level fluctuations [20] - **Strategy**: The long - term contradiction shifts from the cost - led downward trend to the South Korean ethylene clearance policy. The polyethylene price may fluctuate upward [20] Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price has fallen. The main contract closed at 7038 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton, and the spot price was 7050 yuan/ton, unchanged. The basis was 12 yuan/ton, strengthening by 10 yuan/ton [21] - **Supply and Demand**: The profit of Shandong refineries has stopped falling and rebounded, and the operating rate may gradually recover, and the supply of propylene will gradually return. The downstream operating rate is fluctuating at a low level. There are only 450,000 tons of planned production capacity to be put into operation in August. The seasonal peak season may be coming, but under the background of weak supply and demand, the overall inventory pressure is high, and there is no prominent short - term contradiction [21] - **Strategy**: It's recommended to go long on the LL - PP2601 contract on dips [21] PX, PTA, and Ethylene Glycol PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX11 contract rose 8 yuan to 6966 yuan, and the PX CFR rose 3 dollars to 857 dollars. The basis was 79 yuan (+ 20), and the 11 - 1 spread was 66 yuan (- 2) [23] - **Supply and Demand**: The operating rate in China and Asia has increased. Some overseas devices have restarted. The PTA operating rate has decreased, and there have been many unexpected short - term maintenance cases. The import volume of South Korean PX to China in the first and middle of August has increased year - on - year. The inventory at the end of June has decreased month - on - month [23] - **Strategy**: The valuation is currently at a neutral level. The terminal and polyester are expected to continue to recover. Pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips following the arrival of the peak season [23] PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA01 contract rose 8 yuan to 4868 yuan, and the East China spot price rose 60 yuan/ton to 4870 yuan. The basis was 22 yuan (+ 15), and the 9 - 1 spread was - 20 yuan (- 6) [25] - **Supply and Demand**: The PTA operating rate has decreased, and there have been many unexpected short - term maintenance cases. The downstream operating rate has increased, and the terminal operating rate has also increased. The social inventory has decreased [25] - **Strategy**: The supply - side destocking pattern has been formed, and the processing fee is expected to continue to repair. Pay attention to the opportunity of going long on dips following PX after the improvement of downstream performance in the peak season [25] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG01 contract rose 1 yuan to 4474 yuan, and the East China spot price rose 7 yuan to 4518 yuan. The basis was 92 yuan (+ 2), and the 9 - 1 spread was - 54 yuan (0) [26] - **Supply and Demand**: The supply - side operating rate has increased, and many domestic and overseas devices have restarted or adjusted their loads. The downstream operating rate has increased, and the terminal operating rate has also increased. The import arrival forecast is 54,000 tons, and the port inventory has decreased by 6000 tons [26] - **Strategy**: The supply is still in excess. The mid - term port inventory is expected to enter a restocking cycle. The valuation has a downward pressure in the mid - term [26]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry or Company Involved - The analysis primarily focuses on the U.S. economy, particularly the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and its implications for the financial markets. Core Points and Arguments 1. **Non-Farm Employment Data Adjustments**: The Q1 2025 QCEW calibration data will likely lead to downward revisions in non-farm employment numbers, similar to the 818,000 downward adjustment made in 2024, which ultimately revised to 589,000 [1][3] 2. **Upcoming Economic Data Releases**: Key economic indicators such as PPI, CPI, and retail sales data will be released in September, which are crucial for assessing inflation and predicting Q3 GDP performance [1][3] 3. **Federal Reserve's FOMC Meeting**: The FOMC meeting on September 18 will be pivotal in determining interest rate decisions, with a focus on the divergence between actual values and expected medians [1][3] 4. **Market Volatility in August and September**: Historically, these months are characterized by high volatility and poor stock performance, necessitating caution regarding tightening dollar liquidity and deteriorating financial conditions [1][6] 5. **Uncertainty in Rate Cut Expectations**: Current uncertainties surrounding rate cut expectations are heightened due to poor quality and volatility in employment and inflation data [1][12] 6. **Potential Hawkish Rate Cuts**: If non-farm employment data underperforms while inflation exceeds expectations, the Fed may implement a symbolic rate cut while maintaining a tight overall financial environment [1][14][15] 7. **Impact of Political Dynamics**: The complexity of monetary policy is exacerbated by political pressures, which must be considered alongside economic fundamentals [2][24] 8. **Discrepancies in Fed Members' Views**: There are notable divisions among Fed members regarding the timing and necessity of rate cuts, influenced by political appointments and pressures [26] 9. **Globalization's Effect on Inflation**: The decoupling of supply chains due to trade wars may lead to slight upward pressure on inflation, contrasting with previous years when globalization helped suppress it [21][22] 10. **Challenges in the U.S. Labor Market**: The labor market faces challenges such as immigration issues and structural changes due to AI, which could influence future Fed policy decisions [20] Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content 1. **Historical Context of Market Performance**: The analysis highlights that August and September have historically been poor months for U.S. equities, often due to liquidity issues and financial conditions tightening [6][10] 2. **Market Reactions to Economic Data**: The market's response to economic data releases is critical, as deviations from expectations can significantly influence capital market trends [5][27] 3. **Cryptocurrency's Threat to Traditional Banking**: The rise of cryptocurrencies poses a potential threat to traditional banking systems, which could alter the landscape of financial intermediation [30][31] 4. **Commodity Market Dynamics**: The commodity market is experiencing mixed signals, particularly in oil, indicating potential volatility and investment opportunities [33]

Report Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Views - The domestic Shanghai rubber futures contract 2601 may maintain a weak and volatile trend as the previous positive factors are digested and domestic tire inventory rises and export growth slows [4] - The domestic methanol futures contract 2601 may maintain a volatile consolidation trend. Although methanol has seen an oversold rebound after the previous negative factors were digested, the current supply - demand structure remains weak [4] - Domestic and international crude oil futures prices may maintain a stable and volatile trend as the previous negative factors are digested and the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut rises [5] Summary by Directory 1. Industry Dynamics Rubber - As of August 17, 2025, the total inventory of natural rubber in bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 61.67 million tons, a decrease of 0.31 million tons or 0.50% from the previous period. Bonded area inventory increased by 2.12%, while general trade inventory decreased by 0.87%. The inbound and outbound rates of bonded and general - trade warehouses changed [8] - As of the week of August 22, 2025, the capacity utilization rate of domestic semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 71.87%, a week - on - week increase of 2.76 percentage points and a year - on - year decrease of 7.81 percentage points. The capacity utilization rate of all - steel tire sample enterprises was 64.97%, a week - on - week increase of 2.35 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 7.01 percentage points [8] - In July 2025, China's automobile production and sales were 2.591 million and 2.593 million respectively, a month - on - month decrease of 7.3% and 10.7%, and a year - on - year increase of 13.3% and 14.7%. From January to July 2025, China's automobile production and sales were 18.235 million and 18.269 million respectively, a year - on - year increase of 12.7% and 12%. In July 2025, China's automobile exports were 575,000, a year - on - year increase of 22.6%. From January to July 2025, China's automobile exports were 3.68 million, a year - on - year increase of 12.8% [9] - In July 2025, China's heavy - truck market sales were about 83,000, a month - on - month decrease of 15% and a year - on - year increase of about 42%. From January to July 2025, the cumulative sales of China's heavy - truck market were about 622,000, a year - on - year increase of about 11% [9] Methanol - As of the week of August 22, 2025, the average domestic methanol operating rate was 80.65%, a week - on - week increase of 1.65%, a month - on - month decrease of 1.01%, and a year - on - year increase of 4.82%. The average weekly methanol production in China reached 1.8974 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 34,100 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1,500 tons, and a year - on - year increase of 150,000 tons [10] - As of the week of August 22, 2025, the domestic formaldehyde operating rate was 30.45%, a week - on - week increase of 0.32%. The dimethyl ether operating rate was 8.80%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.37%. The acetic acid operating rate was 85.68%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.88%. The MTBE operating rate was 55.12%, a week - on - week increase of 0%. The average operating load of domestic coal (methanol) to olefin plants was 79.30%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.58 percentage points and a month - on - month increase of 2.88% [10] - As of August 22, 2025, the domestic methanol - to - olefin futures contract profit was - 172 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 20 yuan/ton and a month - on - month increase of 31 yuan/ton [10] - As of the week of August 22, 2025, the port methanol inventory in East and South China was 934,200 tons, a week - on - week increase of 43,100 tons, a month - on - month increase of 347,100 tons, and a year - on - year increase of 144,600 tons. As of the week of August 21, 2025, the inland methanol inventory was 310,900 tons, a week - on - week increase of 15,200 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 29,000 tons, and a year - on - year decrease of 99,700 tons [11] Crude Oil - As of the week of August 15, 2025, the number of active US oil drilling platforms was 412, a week - on - week increase of 1 and a decrease of 71 from the same period last year. The average daily US crude oil production was 13.382 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 55,000 barrels per day and a year - on - year decrease of 18,000 barrels per day [11] - As of the week of August 15, 2025, US commercial crude oil inventory (excluding strategic petroleum reserves) was 421 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 6.014 million barrels and a year - on - year decrease of 5.345 million barrels. The crude oil inventory in Cushing, Oklahoma, was 23.47 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 419,000 barrels. The US strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) inventory was 403 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 223,000 barrels. The US refinery operating rate was 96.6%, a week - on - week increase of 0.2 percentage points, a month - on - month increase of 1.1 percentage points, and a year - on - year increase of 4.3 percentage points [12] - As of August 12, 2025, the average non - commercial net long positions in WTI crude oil were 116,742 contracts, a week - on - week decrease of 25,087 contracts and a significant decrease of 66,428 contracts or 36.27% from the July average. The average net long positions of Brent crude oil futures funds were 199,820 contracts, a week - on - week decrease of 30,594 contracts and a significant decrease of 20,256 contracts or 9.20% from the July average [13] 2. Spot Price Table | Variety | Spot Price | Futures Main Contract | Basis | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shanghai Rubber | 14,800 yuan/ton | 15,625 yuan/ton | - 825 yuan/ton | - 175 yuan/ton | | Methanol | 2,335 yuan/ton | 2,405 yuan/ton | - 15 yuan/ton | + 15 yuan/ton | | Crude Oil | 464.2 yuan/barrel | 493.6 yuan/barrel | - 29.4 yuan/barrel | + 4.3 yuan/barrel | [14] 3. Related Charts - Rubber: Charts include rubber basis, rubber 9 - 1 spread, Shanghai Futures Exchange rubber futures inventory, Qingdao bonded area rubber inventory, all - steel tire operating rate trend, and semi - steel tire operating rate trend [15][17][19] - Methanol: Charts include methanol basis, methanol 9 - 1 spread, methanol domestic port inventory, methanol inland social inventory, methanol - to - olefin operating rate change, and coal - to - methanol cost accounting [28][30][32] - Crude Oil: Charts include crude oil basis, Shanghai Futures Exchange crude oil futures inventory, US commercial crude oil inventory, US refinery operating rate, WTI crude oil net position change, and Brent crude oil net position change [41][43][45]