Market Overview - The US stock market experienced a decline, with the Dow Jones down 0.67%, Nasdaq down 1.52%, and S&P 500 down 1.03% for the week. In contrast, European indices saw gains, with the UK FTSE 100 up 0.86%, Germany's DAX 30 up 0.77%, and France's CAC 40 up 1.03% [1]. Economic Indicators - Upcoming US employment data and ISM manufacturing and services activity data will be critical for assessing the health of the US economy and the potential timing of the next Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The market anticipates an 85% probability that the Fed will maintain rates at the January 28 meeting, with expectations for a 25 basis point cut by June [2]. - The Eurozone inflation data will also be closely watched, with expectations that it will not alter the European Central Bank's current monetary policy stance [7]. Geopolitical Factors - Geopolitical tensions have escalated, particularly with the US military's actions against Venezuelan President Maduro, which may impact commodity markets [1][5]. - The upcoming CES 2026 in Las Vegas will feature major tech leaders and could influence the stability of the AI sector [3]. Commodity Markets - Oil prices saw a slight increase, with WTI crude up 1.02% to $57.32 per barrel and Brent crude up 0.85% to $60.75 per barrel. However, both benchmarks have experienced nearly a 20% decline in 2025, marking the largest annual drop since 2020 [4]. - The precious metals market faced significant volatility, with gold futures down 4.40% to $4,332.01 per ounce and silver futures down 7.93% to $70.55 per ounce due to profit-taking and increased margin requirements [5][6]. Upcoming Events - Key economic data releases are scheduled for the upcoming week, including Japan's manufacturing PMI, Australia's service PMI, and various US employment figures, which will provide insights into economic conditions [9].

Group 1: Precious Metals Market - Since 2025, precious metals, particularly gold, have been highly sought after due to factors such as Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, central bank gold purchases, increased ETF holdings, and rising risk aversion, with New York gold futures prices rising over 64%, marking the largest annual increase since 1979 [1][5] - Silver futures prices saw an annual increase of over 141%, driven more by speculative funds and strong industrial demand, with global silver supply experiencing structural shortages for five consecutive years [5] - Platinum and palladium futures prices surged over 124% and 81% respectively, influenced by capital flowing from gold and silver markets and a significant decline in the US dollar index, which fell over 9% throughout the year [5] Group 2: Stock Market Performance - On December 31, 2025, the three major US stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.63%, S&P 500 down 0.74%, and Nasdaq down 0.76%, as investors locked in profits amid light trading [2] - The US stock market experienced significant volatility in 2025, influenced by uncertainties in tariff policies, concerns over AI industry profitability, and the potential for the Federal Reserve to restart interest rate cuts, leading to a mixed performance among tech stocks [3] - Despite the volatility, the three major US indices achieved annual gains, with the Dow up nearly 13%, S&P 500 up over 16%, and Nasdaq rising over 20% [3] Group 3: European Stock Market - In 2025, European stock markets performed strongly, with Germany's DAX index rising over 23% due to a clear policy path from the European Central Bank, moderate economic growth, and low valuations attracting global capital [7] - The UK FTSE 100 index increased over 21% in 2025, benefiting from the Bank of England's interest rate cuts and strong performance in mining and financial stocks due to rising precious metal prices [7] - France's stock market also saw a cumulative increase of about 10% throughout the year [7] Group 4: Oil Market - In 2025, international oil prices experienced a downward trend, with Brent crude futures falling over 18%, marking the largest annual decline since 2020, while New York crude prices dropped nearly 20% [9] - The decline in oil prices was attributed to a combination of oversupply and slowing demand, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and increased production from major oil-producing countries [9] - The International Energy Agency projected that global oil supply would exceed demand by 3.84 million barrels per day in 2026, with Goldman Sachs estimating a surplus of 2 million barrels per day [9]

A-share Market Insights - The market is expected to transition from "consolidation" to "spring rally" as the year-end approaches, with high-quality A-share assets offering attractive value globally [1][2] - Key investment directions include: 1) long-term opportunities in technology growth assets, 2) cyclical sectors with strong pricing power driven by supply-demand imbalances, and 3) blue-chip assets favored by long-term institutional investors [2] Hong Kong Market Insights - The influx of southbound capital is accelerating, providing solid financial support for the Hong Kong market [2] - The easing of US-China trade tensions is likely to boost market risk appetite, while the anticipated December interest rate cut and balance sheet expansion by the Federal Reserve will enhance global liquidity, benefiting Hong Kong stocks [2] US Market Insights - Despite stable earnings projections for US stocks in 2025, valuation and market concentration have returned to historical highs, indicating potential for increased volatility [2] - Earnings growth in 2026 is expected to continue, driven by sustained AI demand, reduced tariff risks, and accommodative monetary and fiscal policies [2] - Investment strategies may focus on two main themes: 1) ongoing narratives in technology stocks, particularly in AI, and 2) recovery opportunities in cyclical sectors, especially in midstream manufacturing and essential consumer goods [2] Domestic Bond Market Insights - The domestic bond market is entering a phase characterized by "weak economic recovery, stable yet easing policies, and central bank caution against excessive moves" [3] - The central bank's commitment to maintaining stable interest rates will limit the downward movement of long-term rates, leading to a range-bound market [3] - Investors are advised to shift focus from capital gains to coupon income and liquidity management, while closely monitoring potential signals from the central bank regarding long-term yield guidance [3] Commodity Market Insights - The ongoing anti-involution policies warrant attention to the actual implementation of capacity reduction measures [4] - Oil prices are under short-term pressure due to geopolitical tensions easing and OPEC+ shifting towards supply expansion [4] - Industrial metals are expected to see demand recovery driven by improved global economic growth forecasts, with supply-side disruptions likely to reshape the supply-demand landscape [4] - Gold's monetary attributes may continue to be favorable amid ongoing government leverage, particularly in the US, where long-term deficit rates are challenging to reduce [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the increasing turmoil in the global trade system, emphasizing the need for careful observation of economic indicators and geopolitical developments [1] - The A-share market is experiencing a low position in both the main board and small and medium-sized market segments, with a preference for the main board [3] - The recent economic data shows a rebound in China's manufacturing PMI, but further confirmation of economic recovery is needed due to international instability and moderate domestic monetary policy [4] Group 2 - The technical analysis indicates a noticeable slowdown in incremental capital, with net inflows into A500 ETF dropping below late December levels, suggesting a potential technical adjustment in January [5] - The main board's timing perspective suggests that while there are short-term benefits from the PMI, more variables are needed for confirmation, and the recent appreciation of the RMB is attributed to excessive money printing in the US rather than a recovery in the Chinese economy [5] - The small and medium-sized market segment is expected to face greater performance pressure than positive forecasts, recommending a low position strategy similar to the main board [5]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **China's Economic Growth**: In the first three quarters of 2025, China's economy grew by 5.2%, laying a foundation for the annual target of 5% growth. The forecast for 2026 includes a recovery in infrastructure and manufacturing investments, optimistic export conditions, and a retail growth rate in the service sector potentially reaching 6% [1][5][12]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Investment Forecasts**: - Infrastructure investment is expected to rebound to over 5% growth in 2026, while manufacturing investment is projected to stabilize around 5% due to technological and pricing factors [1][7]. - Real estate investment is anticipated to see a reduced decline, although inventory pressures remain, necessitating enhanced destocking policies [1][10]. - **Export Performance**: - Strong export performance in 2025 is expected to continue into 2026, with a growth rate of approximately 5%, supported by industrialization in emerging markets and a potential easing of trade tensions [1][11]. - **Fiscal and Monetary Policy**: - The fiscal policy for 2026 is projected to be proactive, with new special bond issuance potentially increasing to 4.6 trillion yuan and a broad deficit rate around 9.5%. Monetary policy may maintain liquidity stability, with a possible reserve requirement ratio cut of 50 basis points [1][13]. - **Inflation and Economic Growth**: - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to stabilize above 0.5%, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) is projected to gradually recover to around -0.5%. Overall, inflation is anticipated to return to approximately 0%, with GDP growth expected at 5% [1][16]. Additional Important Insights - **Consumer Market Trends**: - The current consumer spending rate in China is about 40%, lower than in developed countries. The service sector is expected to drive GDP growth, with retail growth in services projected at 6% for 2026, up from 5.4% in 2025 [1][6]. - **Banking Sector Dynamics**: - The banking sector is experiencing a dividend-driven market, supported by stable dividend yields and effective risk management. The performance of large banks remains strong, with a focus on maintaining dividend stability [3][24]. - **Wealth Management Growth**: - The scale of investable assets for residents has surpassed 300 trillion yuan, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 15%. This growth is expected to continue, driven by a shift towards higher-return assets [40][41]. - **Securities Market Performance**: - The securities market saw a 73% increase in IPOs in 2025, with significant growth in bond underwriting as well. The overall market remains active, with daily trading volumes significantly increasing [36][37]. - **Investment Banking Trends**: - Investment banking is expected to benefit from a supportive regulatory environment, with a focus on enhancing capital market inclusivity and adaptability. The growth in IPOs and refinancing activities indicates a recovery trend in the sector [39][44]. Conclusion The conference call highlighted a cautiously optimistic outlook for China's economy in 2026, with expected growth in infrastructure, manufacturing, and exports. The banking and securities sectors are positioned for continued growth, supported by favorable fiscal and monetary policies. Investors should monitor these trends closely to identify potential opportunities and risks in the market.

Market Overview - On the last trading day of 2025, US stock index futures collectively declined, with technology stocks under pressure in pre-market trading [1] - The market experienced light trading due to holiday factors, with European stocks showing mixed results [2] - Major global exchanges shortened trading hours, with Japan, South Korea, and Germany closed, and France and the UK closing early [1] Key Market Movements - The Dow futures fell by 0.15%, S&P 500 futures dropped by 0.26%, and Nasdaq futures decreased by nearly 0.4% [1][4] - The 10-year US Treasury yield decreased by 1 basis point to 4.11% [3] - The US dollar remained stable, while the euro and yen both fell by 0.1% against the dollar [3] Commodity and Cryptocurrency Performance - Spot silver plummeted over 5.4% to $72 per ounce, with a significant drop of nearly 7% at one point [3][4] - Spot gold decreased by 0.2% to $4,329 per ounce, while WTI crude oil rose by 0.3% to $58.1 per barrel [3] - Bitcoin increased by 0.3% to $88,476.81, and Ethereum rose by 0.2% to $2,971.16 [3] Analyst Insights - Market dynamics are influenced more by divergence than direction as the year-end approaches, which has somewhat suppressed risk appetite [1] - Investment portfolio adjustments may be occurring as fund managers seek to align their holdings with benchmark indices after a strong year [3]

Metal Market - Domestic base metals generally rose, with only lead and tin declining by 0.66% and 0.45% respectively. Nickel and aluminum both increased by over 2%, with nickel rising 2.44% to a new high of 135,570 yuan/ton, and aluminum up 2.25% to 23,030 yuan/ton, marking the highest since March 2022 [1] - In the external market, base metals mostly fell, with only London aluminum and lead rising by 0.4% and 0.2% respectively. Tin and nickel dropped over 1%, with tin down 1.67% and nickel down 1.47% [1] - Precious metals saw declines, with COMEX gold down 1.16% and silver down 8.66%. Domestic gold and silver also fell by 0.85% and 4.27% respectively [1] Macro Environment - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that China's manufacturing PMI for December was 50.1%, indicating a recovery in economic activity. The new orders index rose to 50.8%, and the production index increased to 51.7%, reflecting positive changes in the manufacturing sector [5] - The National Development and Reform Commission announced a total of approximately 295 billion yuan for early-stage construction projects and central budget investments for 2026, aimed at stabilizing investment [6] - The People's Bank of China conducted a net injection of 502.8 billion yuan through reverse repos, maintaining the operation rate at 1.40% [7] - The USD/CNY exchange rate was reported at 7.0288, with the dollar index rising 0.09% to 98.31. The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes indicated a potential for future rate cuts if inflation decreases as expected [8] Oil Market - Both WTI and Brent crude oil prices fell slightly, with WTI down 0.1% and Brent down 0.11%. Analysts predict a nearly 20% decline in oil prices in 2025, with Brent potentially experiencing the longest annual decline in history due to oversupply [11] - OPEC+ is expected to pause production increases in the first quarter of 2026, with analysts forecasting that supply will exceed demand, leading to further price drops [11]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - All the energy - chemical products covered in the report, including crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, polyester, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and PVC, are expected to show an oscillatory trend [1][2][4][5][6]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Tuesday, oil prices fluctuated downward. The WTI February contract closed down $0.13 at $57.95 per barrel, a 0.22% decline; the Brent February contract closed down $0.02 at $61.92 per barrel, a 0.03% decline; the SC2602 contract closed at 437 yuan per barrel at night, down 1.6 yuan per barrel, a 0.36% decline. As of December 30, the total number of oil and gas rigs increased by 1 to 546, the highest since December 12, but still 43 less than the same period last year, a 7.3% decrease. Indian imports of Russian crude oil in December are expected to drop to about 1.1 million barrels per day, but may increase in January. Oil prices have fallen nearly 20% this year and are expected to oscillate weakly [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Tuesday, the main fuel oil contract FU2603 on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed flat at 2473 yuan per ton, and the low - sulfur fuel oil contract LU2603 closed down 0.23% at 2977 yuan per ton. China's first batch of low - sulfur fuel oil export tax - rebate quotas for 2026 is 8 million tons, the same as last year. The low - sulfur fuel oil market will have sufficient supply from January to February, while the high - sulfur fuel oil market has some support. The absolute prices of FU and LU may fluctuate with oil prices, and the increase in FU warehouse receipts may put additional pressure on the market [2]. - **Asphalt**: On Tuesday, the main asphalt contract BU2602 on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed up 1.47% at 3038 yuan per ton. The arrival of diluted asphalt at ports is currently stable, and refinery raw material supply in January is not affected by the US - Venezuela geopolitical event. Production increased slightly at the end of the year, but the production schedule for January is low. There is still some demand in the south, while the north has more inventory demand. Asphalt prices may fluctuate with oil prices and may be stronger than crude oil and fuel oil [2]. - **Polyester**: TA605 closed up 0.43% at 5144 yuan per ton, EG2605 closed up 0.79% at 3847 yuan per ton, and PX futures contract 603 closed up 0.63% at 7316 yuan per ton. The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are weak. A 200,000 - ton/year synthetic gas - to - ethylene glycol plant in Guangxi has restarted. PX faces a game between reality and expectation, and ethylene glycol is expected to oscillate after a rebound [4]. - **Rubber**: On Tuesday, the main Shanghai rubber contract RU2605 rose 5 yuan per ton to 15670 yuan per ton, the NR main contract rose 25 yuan per ton to 12690 yuan per ton, and the butadiene rubber BR main contract fell 35 yuan per ton to 11565 yuan per ton. With easing precipitation in the production areas and fading downstream tire demand, rubber prices are expected to oscillate [4][5]. - **Methanol**: On Tuesday, the spot price in Taicang was 2182 yuan per ton. Iranian plant shutdowns will lead to a decline in January arrivals, but MTO plant loads are also decreasing. Port inventories have rebounded, and methanol is expected to maintain a bottom - oscillating trend [5]. - **Polyolefins**: On Tuesday, the mainstream price of East China拉丝 was 6150 - 6300 yuan per ton. Polyolefin production will remain high, while downstream orders and starts are weakening. Polyolefins are expected to oscillate at a low level [5]. - **PVC**: On Tuesday, the PVC market prices in East China were mixed, with some prices in North China rising and those in South China stable. PVC supply remains high, domestic demand is slowing, and it is expected to oscillate at the bottom [6]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis price, basis rate, spot price change rate, futures price change rate, basis change, and the percentile of the latest basis rate in historical data for various energy - chemical products such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, etc. on December 31, 2025 [7]. 3.3 Market News - The US EIA inventory report shows that last week, US crude oil, gasoline, and distillate inventories all increased. As of the week of December 19, US crude oil inventories increased by 405,000 barrels to 424.822 million barrels, and Cushing crude oil inventories increased by 707,000 barrels to 21.57 million barrels. Refinery crude oil processing volume decreased by 212,000 barrels per day, and the refinery utilization rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 94.6%. US crude oil production decreased by 18,000 barrels per day to 13.83 million barrels per day [10]. - Under US sanctions, Indian imports of Russian crude oil in December are expected to drop to about 1.1 million barrels per day, reaching a three - year low in 2025, but are expected to increase in January [10]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: The report presents historical price trends of main contracts for multiple energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025 through various charts, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, etc. [12][13][14][15][17][18][20][21][22][23][25][26][27][28][29]. - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: It shows the historical basis trends of main contracts for different energy - chemical products, such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc. [30][31][32][35][36][37][39][40][41][42]. - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads**: The report analyzes the historical spreads between different contracts for energy - chemical products, including fuel oil, asphalt, PTA, ethylene glycol, etc. [44][45][46][47][49][50][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59]. - **4.4 Inter - variety Spreads**: It includes historical spreads and ratios between different energy - chemical products, such as crude oil internal and external spreads, fuel oil high - low sulfur spreads, fuel oil/asphalt ratio, etc. [60][61][62][63][64][65][68]. - **4.5 Production Profits**: The report shows the historical production profit trends of LLDPE and PP [69][70]. 3.5 Team Member Introduction - **Zhong Meiyan**: Serves as the assistant director of the research institute and director of energy - chemical research. With more than ten years of research experience in the futures derivatives market, she has won many awards and has rich experience in serving enterprises [74]. - **Du Bingqin**: Analyzes crude oil, natural gas, fuel oil, asphalt, and shipping. With in - depth industry research and many awards, she often publishes views in the media [75]. - **Di Yilin**: Focuses on natural rubber and polyester research. She has won several awards and is good at data analysis [76]. - **Peng Haibo**: Analyzes methanol, propylene, pure benzene, polyolefins, and PVC. With a background in energy - chemical spot - futures trading, he holds a CFA Level 3 certificate [77].

Core Viewpoint - The USD/CAD exchange rate is experiencing narrow fluctuations, influenced by international oil prices, divergent monetary policies, and geopolitical risks [1] Group 1: Currency Fluctuations - The USD/CAD exchange rate closed at 1.3696, with a slight increase of 0.09%, and reached a peak of 1.3700 during the day [1] - The Canadian dollar, as a commodity currency, is highly correlated with oil prices, which have stabilized around $57.80 per barrel [1] - Geopolitical risks, including conflicts in Venezuela and Ukraine, are providing support for the Canadian dollar [1] Group 2: Oil Prices and Economic Indicators - WTI crude oil prices rose by 1.6% the previous day, but there are concerns about OPEC+ increasing production, which could lead to a decline in oil prices and weaken support for the Canadian dollar [1] - The Canadian economy shows positive indicators with a November CPI of 2.2%, an addition of 53,000 jobs, and a GDP growth of 2.6% in Q3, supporting the Canadian dollar [1] Group 3: Monetary Policy Divergence - The Federal Reserve has cumulatively cut interest rates by 75 basis points in 2025, with expectations for continued easing in 2026, which diminishes the dollar's interest rate advantage [1] - The Canadian central bank has maintained a benchmark interest rate of 2.25%, with a cautious neutral tone, and there are market expectations for a potential rate cut in Q1 2026 [1] Group 4: Technical Analysis - The exchange rate is in a high-level consolidation phase, trading within the range of 1.3620 to 1.3800, with the 50-day moving average providing medium-term support [2] - Key support levels are identified at 1.3650 to 1.3620, with potential declines to 1.3550 to 1.3580 if these levels are breached [2] - Resistance levels are noted at 1.3720 and 1.3800, with analysts suggesting that the exchange rate may continue to oscillate within this range [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not explicitly mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Views of the Report - The implementation of the trade - in policy will continue to boost the terminal demand for chemicals. The prices of energy and chemical products will continue to fluctuate and consolidate. The OPEC+ will hold a monthly video conference on January 4th to plan the organization's future production, and the market generally expects it to maintain the decision of "suspending the production increase in the first quarter". Geopolitical situations in Venezuela, Russia, and Ukraine are short - term supports for oil prices. The Chinese government has advanced the issuance of 62.5 billion yuan in ultra - long - term special treasury bonds to support consumer goods trade - in, which will significantly boost styrene [2]. - The supply and demand of the chemical industry have been flat recently, with no major contradictions, and the overall trend will be volatile. The PTA spot processing fee has increased, and the operating enthusiasm of PTA enterprises will rise. The processing fee of downstream polyester filament has dropped to a three - year low, and the industrial chain profit has shifted. The spot liquidity of polyolefin has tightened, and the futures price will move sideways. The rebound of styrene is not optimistic due to the drag of raw material pure benzene and high inventory [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Outlook - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical situations in Russia, Ukraine, and Venezuela continue to disrupt the market, and oil prices will continue to fluctuate. API data shows that US crude oil and refined product inventories continued to accumulate in the week of December 26th, and the total inventory of US crude oil and petroleum products is rising against the seasonal trend. The geopolitical prospects in Russia, Ukraine, and Venezuela are the core factors affecting crude oil supply expectations. The decline in Venezuela's shipments is not obvious for now, but its crude oil exports are expected to decline later. Oil prices will continue to fluctuate under the balance of oversupply and frequent geopolitical disruptions [8]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt futures price rises following the increase in crude oil prices. The increase in crude oil prices drives up the asphalt futures price. If there is a substantial supply disruption in the US - Venezuela situation, the asphalt price will be strong; otherwise, it may rise and then fall. The supply and demand of asphalt are both weak, and inventory is starting to accumulate [9]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Be vigilant about the positive support for fuel oil from Iran's suspension of natural gas supply to Iraq. Although there are factors that support the high - sulfur fuel oil price, such as the potential resumption of fuel oil power generation in Iran and Iraq, the demand outlook is currently suppressed by high - level floating storage in the Asia - Pacific region, and there are medium - and long - term double negatives [9]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The low - sulfur fuel oil futures price fluctuates [4]. - **Methanol**: Overseas disruptions have emerged again, and combined with capital rotation, the upward trend in the pre - holiday market may continue [4]. - **Urea**: There is concentrated pre - holiday procurement, and urea is expected to be in a consolidation state [4]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The reduction in polyester production is gradually being realized, and the driving force for ethylene glycol is average [4]. - **PX**: The expected supply - demand pattern of PX has weakened, and the price has回调 after rising. International oil prices are strong, providing cost support. However, due to the market's focus on supply increase expectations, the price has回调 after rising, and the terminal has slowed down its procurement rhythm [12]. - **PTA**: The maintenance of polyester plants is gradually being implemented. The supply - demand of PTA has weakened marginally, and the price is expected to fluctuate following the cost in the short term [13]. - **Short - Fiber**: The callback is limited, the processing fee is under pressure, and the willingness to reduce production is increasing. The cost support is strong, but the downstream is in a wait - and - see state, and the processing fee is under pressure [24]. - **Bottle Chip**: It fluctuates following the upstream cost. The price of polyester bottle chips fluctuates following the raw materials, and the short - term driving force is limited [26]. - **Propylene**: The CP price in January has been raised, and the PDH is expected to reduce its operating rate, so the PL has strengthened slightly [4]. - **PP**: The CP price has been raised, and PP has strengthened slightly [4]. - **Plastic**: Both long and short positions are cautious before the holiday, and plastic is expected to fluctuate. Oil prices are fluctuating, and the fundamental support for plastic has increased slightly, but the driving force for both long and short positions is relatively weak [31]. - **Styrene**: The short - term market is dominated by sentiment, and the sustainability of export transactions should be monitored. The cost support from pure benzene is weak, but there are positive factors such as export orders and market sentiment stimulation. However, the supply and demand situation is not optimistic, and the upside is restricted [18]. - **PVC**: Short - sellers take profits before the holiday, and PVC is mainly in a fluctuating state. The macro - level sentiment boost may be short - term, and the supply - demand expectation has improved, but the high - inventory pressure still exists [35]. - **Caustic Soda**: It has a low valuation and weak expectations, and is expected to fluctuate. The macro - level sentiment boost may be short - term, and the supply - demand is still in a state of oversupply in the short term [36]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring 3.2.1 Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Inter - period Spread**: Data on the inter - period spreads of various varieties such as Brent, Dubai, PX, PTA, etc. are provided, showing the latest values and changes [38]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: Information on the basis and warehouse receipts of varieties like asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc. is presented, including the latest values and changes [39]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: Data on the inter - variety spreads of different combinations such as PP - 3MA, TA - EG, etc. are given, along with their latest values and changes [41]. 3.2.2 Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring The report lists different varieties such as methanol, urea, styrene, etc., but specific data and analysis are not fully presented in the provided content. 3.3 Commodity Index - **Comprehensive Index**: The commodity index is 2343.82, up 0.17%; the commodity 20 index is 2683.42, down 0.17%; the industrial products index is 2271.47, up 0.56% [284]. - **Energy Index**: On December 30, 2025, the energy index was 1093.97, with a daily increase of 0.49%, a 5 - day decrease of 1.23%, a 1 - month decrease of 3.18%, and a year - to - date decrease of 10.91% [286].