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Core Views - The crude oil market is affected by factors such as the weakening of the near - month spread, stubborn CPI in the US, and potential sanctions on Russia, with short - term volatility and a mid - term bearish outlook [1][2]. - The asphalt market has a neutral - to - high valuation, with short - term supply - demand weakness and expected high - level fluctuations in unilateral prices and a strengthening trend in crack spreads [3][5]. - The liquefied gas market has sufficient supply and weak demand, and the price is expected to run weakly [5][8]. - The natural gas market in the US is expected to see higher prices due to strong demand and increased LNG exports, while the European market is expected to be volatile due to stable supply and weak demand [8][9]. - The fuel oil market has different situations for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [10][12]. - The PX, PTA, ethylene glycol, short - fiber, PR, and other polyester - related markets are expected to fluctuate and be sorted out, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [13][15][16]. - The styrene market is expected to show an oscillating trend due to factors such as supply and demand changes and inventory accumulation [23][25]. - The PVC market has a weak supply - demand situation, with a bearish view on prices in the medium and short term, while the caustic soda market has a reduced upward drive, and short - term long positions are recommended to take profits on rallies [26][28]. - The PP and PE markets have a large capacity release pressure in the third quarter, with a bearish view on prices in the medium and short term [29][31]. - The soda ash market is expected to show a relatively strong performance in price, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [32][35]. - The glass market is affected by the adjustment of real - estate expectations, and attention should be paid to possible logical conversions [35][37]. - The methanol market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading and selling call options [37][40]. - The urea market is expected to be strong in the short term but weak in the short - term operation due to factors such as supply, demand, and export policies [40][42]. - The log market has a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [43][46]. - The corrugated paper market is in a weak pattern, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [46]. - The double - offset paper market is in a situation of weak supply and demand, with paper mills having a strong willingness to support prices [48][50]. - The pulp market has a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the high point on Tuesday [51][53]. - The butadiene rubber market has a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the high point last Thursday [54][56]. - The natural rubber and 20 - number rubber markets have a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the high points, and the RU2509 - NR2509 spread can be considered for intervention [57][59]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2508 contract settled at $66.52, down $0.46/barrel, a month - on - month decrease of - 0.69%; Brent2509 contract settled at $68.71, down $0.50/barrel, a month - on - month decrease of - 0.72%. SC main contract 2509 fell 2.6 to 509.3 yuan/barrel, and at night it fell 3.7 to 505.6 yuan/barrel. The Brent main - to - next - month spread was $0.94/barrel [1]. - **Related News**: US June CPI rebounded to 2.7% year - on - year, core CPI rose 2.9% year - on - year. There are potential sanctions on Russia, and the US commercial crude oil inventory increased by 19.1 million barrels in the week ending July 11, 2025 [1][2]. - **Logical Analysis**: The near - month spread of crude oil weakened, the short - term supply - demand contradiction was slightly weakened. The US CPI in June was still stubborn, the expectation of interest rate cuts was weakened, and the uncertainty of the macro - economic outlook increased. Potential sanctions on Russia may increase market disturbances [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term volatility is weak, and pay attention to the support around $68.2 for Brent. Gasoline and diesel crack spreads are stable, and options are on hold [2][3]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2509 closed at 3612 points at night (- 0.14%), BU2512 closed at 3433 points at night (- 0.17%). The spot price in Shandong on July 15 was 3550 - 4070 yuan/ton, and in the East China region it was 3670 - 3800 yuan/ton [3]. - **Related News**: The mainstream transaction prices in different regions were stable, with some price adjustments due to factors such as supply and demand and weather [3][4]. - **Logical Analysis**: Oil prices fell from a high level, the asphalt crack spread increased passively, the industrial chain profit was repaired, and the valuation was neutral - to - high. The supply and demand were weak in the short term, and both were expected to increase before the peak season at the end of the third quarter [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: High - level fluctuations, the asphalt - crude oil spread is strong, and options are on hold [5]. Liquefied Gas - **Market Review**: PG2508 closed at 4106 at night (- 1.3%), PG2509 closed at 4016 at night (- 1.06%). The spot prices in different regions varied [5]. - **Related News**: The market trends in different regions were different, with fluctuations and adjustments [5][6]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply decreased last week, the international ship arrivals increased, the demand in the combustion and chemical fields was weak, and the inventories at ports and factories increased [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to run weakly [8]. Natural Gas - **Market Review**: TTF closed at 34.445 (- 2.85%), HH closed at 3.521 (+ 1.64%), JKM closed at 12.3 (- 2.88%) [8]. - **Logical Analysis**: In the US, the natural gas inventory increased last week, the production increased, the demand was strong, and the LNG export volume increased, so the price was expected to rise. In Europe, the supply was stable, the demand was weak, and the price fell [8][9]. - **Trading Strategy**: For HH, buy on dips; for TTF, it is expected to oscillate [9]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU09 contract closed at 22873 at night (+ 0.21%), LU09 closed at 3642 at night (- 0.14%). The Singapore paper - cargo market had different month - spreads [10]. - **Related News**: Malaysia will implement regulations on illegal ship - to - ship crude oil transfers, and the sales volume of marine fuel oil in Singapore in the first half of 2025 decreased slightly [11]. - **Logical Analysis**: The high arrival of domestic high - sulfur spot hit the domestic high - sulfur price. The high - sulfur feed demand was expected to increase, and the low - sulfur supply increased with no specific demand driver [12][13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for unilateral trading, and pay attention to the digestion rhythm of near - term high - sulfur spot for arbitrage [13]. PX - **Market Review**: The PX2509 main contract closed at 6688 (- 90/- 1.33%) yesterday and 6712 (+ 24/+ 0.36%) at night. The spot price of PX decreased [13]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [14]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply of PX was still tight, the downstream demand was lack of support in the off - season, and it was expected to oscillate following the cost side [14]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [14]. PTA - **Market Review**: The TA509 main contract closed at 4696 (- 44/- 0.93%) yesterday and 4702 (+ 6/+ 0.13%) at night. The spot basis was stable [15]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [15]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply of PTA was expected to increase, the downstream demand was weak, and the processing fee was compressed [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [16]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: The EG2509 futures main contract closed at 4322 (- 35/- 0.80%) yesterday and 4301 (- 21/- 0.49%) at night. The spot basis was stable [16]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [17]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply of ethylene glycol was expected to increase, and there was an expectation of inventory accumulation in August - September, which would put pressure on the price [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [18]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: The PF2508 main contract closed at 6368 (- 68/- 1.06%) during the day and 6358 (- 10/- 0.16%) at night. The spot price in different regions was stable [18]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [18]. - **Logical Analysis**: The short - fiber price followed the decline of polyester raw materials, the processing difference continued to expand, and the production and sales were average [18][19]. - **Trading Strategy**: No specific strategy provided, wait and see attitude implied [19]. PR (Bottle Chips) - **Market Review**: The PR2509 main contract closed at 5870 (- 50/- 0.84%) yesterday and 5874 (+ 4/+ 0.07%) at night. The spot market trading atmosphere was average [19]. - **Related News**: The export quotation of polyester bottle - chip factories was slightly reduced [19]. - **Logical Analysis**: The raw material futures fell, the bottle - chip processing fee strengthened, and the production was reduced. It was expected to oscillate and sort out following the raw material end [19]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [21]. Styrene - **Market Review**: The BZ2503 main contract closed at 6144 (- 45/- 0.73%) during the day and 6164 (+ 20/+ 0.33%) at night. The EB2508 main contract closed at 7340 (- 138/- 1.85%) during the day and 7332 (- 8/- 0.11%) at night. The spot price of pure benzene and styrene changed [23]. - **Related News**: The styrene inventory in the East China main port increased, and some styrene devices were shut down for maintenance [23][24]. - **Logical Analysis**: The pure benzene price was expected to oscillate and sort out, and the styrene price was expected to show an oscillating trend due to supply and demand changes and inventory accumulation [24][25]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [25][26]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The PVC spot market was slightly weak, and the caustic soda spot price in different regions was stable or slightly increased [26][27]. - **Related News**: The price of liquid chlorine in Shandong decreased [27]. - **Logical Analysis**: The PVC supply and demand were weak, the inventory increased, and there was a risk of new device production. The caustic soda price had a peak - season expectation, but the upward drive was reduced [27][28]. - **Trading Strategy**: For caustic soda, take profits on rallies for short - term long positions; for PVC, be bearish on the price in the medium and short term. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [29]. PP and PE - **Market Review**: The LLDPE market price was slightly weak, and the PP spot price in different regions decreased [29]. - **Related News**: The PP and PE maintenance ratios increased [29]. - **Logical Analysis**: There was a large capacity release pressure in the third quarter, the terminal demand was weak, and the price was bearish in the medium and short term [31]. - **Trading Strategy**: Be bearish on the price in the medium and short term, wait and see for arbitrage and options [32]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The soda ash futures main 09 contract closed at 1214 yuan/ton (- 27/- 2.2%), and at night it closed at 1211 yuan (- 15/- 1.22%). The spot price in different regions changed [32]. - **Related News**: The domestic soda ash factory inventory increased, and some devices had maintenance or production plans [33]. - **Logical Analysis**: The soda ash supply decreased, the demand was weak, the inventory increased, and the profit decreased. The market expected the real - estate sector to adjust [33][34]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to be relatively strong, wait and see for arbitrage and options [35]. Glass - **Market Review**: The glass futures main 09 contract closed at 1071 yuan/ton (- 31/- 2.81%), and at night it closed at 1069 yuan/ton (- 13/- 1.2%). The spot price in different regions was stable or slightly increased [35]. - **Related News**: The glass market price was stable with some increases, and the deep - processing order days decreased [35][37]. - **Logical Analysis**: The glass price was affected by the adjustment of real - estate expectations, the supply decreased last week, and attention should be paid to production and sales in the short term and cost and cold - repair in the medium term [37]. - **Trading Strategy**: Pay attention to possible logical conversions, wait and see for arbitrage and options [37]. Methanol - **Market Review**: The methanol futures closed at 2374 at night (- 18/- 0.75%). The spot price in different regions varied [37][38]. - **Related News**: The weekly signing volume of methanol production enterprises in the Northwest increased [39]. - **Logical Analysis**: The international methanol device start - up rate increased, the import recovered, the domestic supply was loose, and the price was expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [39][40]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate weakly, wait and see for arbitrage, and sell call options [40]. Urea - **Market Review**: The urea futures fell to 1731 (- 33/- 1.87%). The spot price decreased slightly [40][41]. - **Related News**: The urea daily production increased, and the new Indian tender price was announced [41]. - **Logical Analysis**: The urea supply was large, the demand was weak, the inventory was high, and the price was expected to be strong in the short term but weak in the short - term operation [41][42]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate weakly in the short term, wait and see for arbitrage, and sell call options on rallies [42][43]. Log - **Market Review**: The log spot market was stable with some price decreases. The 9 - month contract price rose slightly [43][44]. - **Related News**: The import volume of logs and sawn timber in June decreased, and the real - estate development data was not good [43]. - **Logical Analysis**: The downstream demand was weak, and the price support and trading volume needed to be considered. The scale difference supported the disk price [44][46]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the near - month contract, pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread, and wait and see for options [46]. Corrugated Paper - **Market Review**: The corrugated and box - board paper market was stable with some individual adjustments [46]. - **Related News**: The price of waste yellow - board paper increased, and the market trading atmosphere was average [46]. - **Logical Analysis**: The corrugated paper market was in a weak pattern, with sufficient supply and weak demand [46

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an Energy and Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report, covering energy, polyolefin, polyester, alkali chemical, and other energy and chemical options [2][3] - The recommended strategy is to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered call strategies to enhance returns [3] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The report provides the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy and chemical option underlying futures contracts [4] Group 3: Option Factors - Quantity and Position PCR - The report presents the trading volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, trading volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of various energy and chemical options [6] - The PCR indicators are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and whether the underlying market has a turning point [6] Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The report shows the at-the-money strike price, pressure point, pressure point deviation, support point, support point deviation, maximum call position, and maximum put position of various energy and chemical options [7] - The pressure and support points are determined by the strike prices with the maximum call and put option open interests [7] Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The report lists the at-the-money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, historical 20-day volatility, and implied - historical volatility difference of various energy and chemical options [8] - The at-the-money implied volatility is the arithmetic average of the call and put at-the-money option implied volatilities, and the weighted implied volatility uses volume - weighted averaging [8] Group 6: Strategy and Recommendations for Each Option Type Energy Options (Crude Oil and LPG) - **Crude Oil**: OPEC+ increased supply, and the US supply rebounded. The short - term market is weak. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR indicates increasing short - side strength. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations and constructing long collar strategies for spot hedging [9] - **LPG**: Supply divergence is decreasing, and demand has uncertainties. The short - term market is bearish. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates increasing short - side strength. Recommended strategies are similar to those for crude oil [11] Alcohol Options (Methanol and Ethylene Glycol) - **Methanol**: Domestic开工率 is expected to rise, and inventory is increasing. The short - term market is in a narrow - range oscillation. Implied volatility is below the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations and long collar strategies for spot hedging [10][11] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Port inventory is increasing, and the short - term market is weakly bearish with pressure. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weak market. Recommended strategies include shorting volatility and long collar strategies for spot hedging [12] Polyolefin Options (PP, PVC, L, and EB) - **PP**: Inventory shows mixed trends, and the short - term market is weakly bearish with overhead pressure. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weakening market. Recommended strategies include long collar strategies for spot hedging [12] - **PVC**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [116] - **L**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [134] - **EB**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [155] Rubber Options (Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber) - **Natural Rubber**: The market price rebounded, but downstream demand is weak. The short - term market is in a low - level consolidation. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR indicates short - side strength. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations [13] - **Synthetic Rubber**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [192] Polyester Options (PX, PTA, PF, and PR) - **PTA**: The load is increasing, and the short - term market is weakly bearish with overhead pressure. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR indicates a weakening market. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations [13] - **PX**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [9] - **PF**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [9] - **PR**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [9] Alkali Chemical Options (Caustic Soda and Soda Ash) - **Caustic Soda**: The capacity utilization rate shows mixed trends, and the short - term market is bullish. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR is around 0.8. Recommended strategies include long collar strategies for spot hedging [14] - **Soda Ash**: Inventory is increasing, and the short - term market is in a bullish low - level consolidation. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Recommended strategies include bearish spread strategies for calls, selling bearish call + put option combinations, and long collar strategies for spot hedging [14] Urea Options - The supply - demand difference decreased, and the short - term market is oscillating under bearish pressure. Implied volatility is below the historical mean, and the position PCR is below 0.8. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations and long collar strategies for spot hedging [15] Group 7: Option Charts - The report provides price charts, trading volume and open interest charts, position PCR and trading volume PCR charts, implied volatility charts, historical volatility cone charts, and pressure and support point charts for various energy and chemical options [17][37][57][76][97][116][134][155][175][192]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an Energy and Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report, covering energy, polyolefins, polyesters, alkali chemicals, and other energy - chemical options [2][3] - The recommended strategy is to construct option combination strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of various underlying futures such as crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. are presented. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2508) is 516, with a price increase of 6 and a rise - fall rate of 1.26% [4] Group 3: Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open - interest PCR of various options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.73, with a change of 0.01, and the open - interest PCR is 0.63, with a change of 0.03 [6] Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various options are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil options is 660, and the support level is 450 [7] Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of various options are given, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes, annual average, call and put implied volatility, HISV20, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 26.785, and the weighted implied volatility is 32.88, with a change of - 1.18 [8] Group 6: Strategy and Recommendations for Different Options Energy - related Options Crude Oil - Fundamental situation: US crude oil inventories have different changes, production remains unchanged, and the number of active rigs and fracturing fleets decreases. The market shows short - term weakness. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.80, and the pressure and support levels are 660 and 450 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [9] LPG - Fundamental situation: Geopolitical concerns and seasonal factors affect the market. The market shows short - term weakness. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, and the pressure and support levels are 5100 and 4000 respectively. Recommended strategies are similar to those of crude oil [11] Alcohol - related Options Methanol - Fundamental situation: Port inventory and MTO device utilization rate change. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is 0.84, and the pressure and support levels are 2950 and 2200 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [10][11] Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental situation: Market price adjusts slightly, and inventory accumulates. The market shows weak and bearish fluctuations. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is around 0.70, and the pressure and support levels are 4350 and 4300 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy [12] Polyolefin - related Options Polypropylene - Fundamental situation: Production changes slightly. The market shows a weak trend with upward pressure. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR drops below 0.80, and the pressure and support levels are 7500 and 6800 respectively. Recommended strategies include a long collar strategy [12] Rubber - related Options - Fundamental situation: Exchange inventories of different types of rubber are provided. The market shows low - level consolidation. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, and the pressure and support levels are 21000 and 13000 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [13] Polyester - related Options - Fundamental situation: PTA inventory decreases, and product inventory accumulates. The market shows significant fluctuations. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR is around 0.90, and the pressure and support levels are 5800 and 3800 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [14] Alkali - related Options Caustic Soda - Fundamental situation: Inventory and profit change. The market shows a trend of first falling and then rising. Option factors show that implied volatility decreases and fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR rises to 0.70, and the pressure and support levels are 2520 and 2360 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a put option bear spread combination strategy [15] Soda Ash - Fundamental situation: Supply - demand relationship and market atmosphere are weak. The market shows weak and low - level consolidation. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.50, and the pressure and support levels are 1220 and 1140 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a put option bear spread combination strategy, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy [15] Urea - Fundamental situation: Supply - demand difference changes, and inventory decreases. The market shows fluctuations under bearish pressure. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates slightly below the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.80, and the pressure and support levels are 1900 and 1700 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [17]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The short - term oil price is expected to remain firm and maintain a volatile pattern, but it is bearish in the medium term. The asphalt price may remain relatively low, the liquefied gas price is expected to be weak, the natural gas price in the US is expected to rise while that in Europe is under pressure. For various chemical products, most are expected to show a pattern of shock, with some being bearish or bullish in the short - term [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. - For forest products and paper products, the market is generally in a state of weak supply and demand, with prices showing different trends of stability, decline or shock [38][39][40][41][42]. - For rubber products, the market is affected by multiple factors, and different types of rubber have different investment suggestions, mainly focusing on waiting and seeing [44][45][46][47][48]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2508 contract settled at $68.33, up $0.40/barrel, a 0.59% increase; Brent2509 contract settled at $70.15, up $0.57/barrel, an 0.82% increase. SC2508 contract rose 8.6 to 509.9 yuan/barrel, and 6.4 to 516.3 yuan/barrel at night [1]. - **Related News**: Trump expanded the global trade war, announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper and threatening semiconductor and pharmaceutical tariffs. Japan and South Korea will negotiate with the US to ease the impact of tariff hikes. EIA raised the global oil production growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 [1][2]. - **Logic Analysis**: The near - term spread of crude oil is strong, Saudi Arabia raised the official price, and the refining profit has recovered. The oil price is expected to be volatile in the short - term and bearish in the medium - term [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term range - bound thinking, medium - term bearish; gasoline and diesel cracking spreads are stable; wait and see for options [2]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2509 closed at 3629 points (+1.11%) at night, BU2512 closed at 3439 points (+1.48%) at night. The spot price in Shandong was 3580 - 4070 yuan/ton, 3670 - 3850 yuan/ton in East China, and 3610 - 3730 yuan/ton in South China [3]. - **Related News**: The mainstream transaction price in Shandong, East China, and South China remained stable. Rainy season affected demand, and the supply was sufficient [3][4]. - **Logic Analysis**: The cost side is volatile. The supply - demand is weak in the near - term, and the inventory is low year - on - year. The supply elasticity of asphalt from local refineries has increased. The asphalt price is expected to be in a narrow - range shock, and the cracking spread is expected to remain high [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: High - level shock; the asphalt - crude oil spread is stable; wait and see for options [5]. Liquefied Gas - **Market Review**: PG2508 closed at 4170 (-0.33%) at night, PG2509 closed at 4073 (-0.12%) at night. The spot price in South China, East China, and Shandong showed different trends [5]. - **Related News**: The price in South China declined, that in Shandong was stable with partial small drops, and that in East China generally declined [5][6]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply decreased, the demand was weak in both the combustion and chemical fields, and the inventory decreased. The fundamentals of liquefied gas are loose, and the price is expected to be weak [6][7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak operation [7]. Natural Gas - **Logic Analysis**: US natural gas production decreased, demand was strong, and LNG exports increased, so the price is expected to rise. European natural gas prices fell due to supply - demand and geopolitical factors [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Go long on HH on dips; shock for TTF [8]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU09 closed at 2992 (+0.84%) at night, LU09 closed at 3709 (+1.28%) at night. The Singapore paper - cargo market showed different spreads [8]. - **Related News**: India HPCL offered HSFO, there were attacks in the Red Sea, a US refinery had problems, and there were transactions in the Singapore spot window [9]. - **Logic Analysis**: High - sulfur spot discounts fell, supply may increase but is affected by geopolitical factors, and demand has seasonal support. Low - sulfur supply increased and demand had no specific driver [9][10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see; pay attention to the digestion rhythm of high - sulfur spot in the near - term and consider going long on FU91 positive spreads on dips [10]. PX - **Market Review**: PX2509 closed at 6696 (+0.18%) during the day and 6718 (+0.33%) at night. The spot price rose, and PXN decreased [11]. - **Related News**: A refinery's crude distillation unit caught fire, and the sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [11]. - **Logic Analysis**: The social inventory of PX is low, supply is tight, and Asian PX operating rates declined. Downstream demand will increase, and PX is expected to follow the cost side in the short - term [11]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; wait and see for arbitrage and options [11]. PTA - **Market Review**: TA509 closed at 4710 (0%) during the day and 4720 (+0.21%) at night. The spot price and basis were reported [11][12]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak, and a PTA device in South China returned to normal operation [12]. - **Logic Analysis**: The basis of PTA declined, some devices were under maintenance or had load changes, downstream demand was weak, and inventory accumulation was expected [13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; wait and see for arbitrage and options [13]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: EG2509 closed at 4267 (-0.28%) during the day and 4270 (+0.07%) at night. The spot price and basis were reported [13]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak, and some ethylene glycol devices restarted [14]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of some domestic and foreign devices increased, inventory accumulation is expected in August - September, downstream demand is weak, and the price is expected to be weak in the short - term [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak shock; wait and see for arbitrage and options [15]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: PF2508 closed at 6518 (0%) during the day and 6528 (+0.15%) at night. The spot price in different regions was stable [15][16]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [16]. - **Logic Analysis**: Some short - fiber devices reduced production or were under maintenance, the processing margin expanded, and the processing fee is expected to be strongly supported [16][17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Not clearly mentioned in the text, but similar to other products, wait - and - see for arbitrage and options can be inferred [17]. PR (Bottle Chip) - **Market Review**: PR2509 closed at 5866 (-0.10%) during the day and 5876 (+0.17%) at night. The spot market trading was average [17]. - **Related News**: The export quotation of polyester bottle chips was partially lowered [17]. - **Logic Analysis**: The processing fee of bottle chips strengthened, some devices reduced production or stopped, and the price is expected to follow the raw material side in a shock [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; wait and see for arbitrage and options [18]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Review**: BZ2503 closed at 5931 during the day and 5989 (+0.98%) at night. EB2508 closed at 7276 (-0.83%) during the day and 7297 (+0.29%) at night. The spot price of pure benzene decreased, and that of styrene had different ranges [20]. - **Related News**: The inventory of styrene and pure benzene in ports increased, a new styrene device was planned to be tested, and a refinery's device had problems [20]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of pure benzene is abundant, and demand is expected to increase. The supply of styrene will increase, demand is weak, and inventory accumulates. The price of styrene is under pressure [21]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; long pure benzene and short styrene for arbitrage; wait and see for options [22]. Plastic and PP - **Market Review**: The price of LLDPE in most regions declined, and the price of PP in different regions also showed a downward trend [23]. - **Related News**: The maintenance ratio of PE remained unchanged, and that of PP increased slightly [23]. - **Logic Analysis**: There is large capacity - putting pressure in the third quarter, the terminal demand is weak, and the strategy is to short on rallies [23]. - **Trading Strategy**: Bearish in the short - and medium - term; wait and see for arbitrage and options [24]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The PVC spot price was in a narrow - range adjustment, and the caustic soda spot price in Shandong and Jiangsu increased [24][25]. - **Related News**: The price of liquid chlorine in Shandong was stable, and the price of caustic soda in Jinling had different changes [26]. - **Logic Analysis**: PVC has new capacity - putting pressure, demand is weak, and exports face risks, so the price is under pressure. Caustic soda has a short - term bullish expectation but faces capacity - putting pressure in July - August [26][27]. - **Trading Strategy**: Caustic soda: short - term shock bullish; PVC: short on rallies; wait and see for arbitrage and options [28][29]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The futures price of soda ash decreased, and the spot price was in a weak shock [29]. - **Related News**: The inventory of soda ash increased, the photovoltaic industry had an impact, and the market was generally weak [29][30]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of soda ash reached the extreme and then declined, demand was weak, inventory accumulated, and the price is expected to be weak but not likely to fall sharply [30][31]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak fundamentals, price is weak but not likely to fall sharply; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options [31]. Glass - **Market Review**: The futures price of glass decreased in a shock, and the spot price in different regions showed different trends [31][32]. - **Related News**: The inventory of soda ash increased, and the sales in different regions of glass were different [31][32]. - **Logic Analysis**: The glass market is in a shock decline, the cost of soda ash decreases, demand has no improvement, and the price is expected to be weak but not likely to fall sharply [33]. - **Trading Strategy**: Macro - logic continues, glass is in a weak shock; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options [33]. Methanol - **Market Review**: The futures price of methanol declined, and the spot price in different regions showed different levels [33][34]. - **Related News**: The signing volume of methanol in Northwest China decreased [34]. - **Logic Analysis**: The international supply of methanol increases, domestic supply is loose, demand is stable, and the price is expected to be weak in the short - term [34][35]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak shock; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options [36]. Urea - **Market Review**: The futures price of urea increased, and the spot price in different regions increased slightly [36]. - **Related News**: An Indian urea tender had results [36]. - **Logic Analysis**: The production of urea decreased slightly, demand is weak in the domestic market, and the inventory is still high. The Indian tender price is high, which may boost the market in the short - term, but be cautious about chasing high [36][37]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term bullish; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options on rebounds [38]. Log - **Related News**: The price of some logs in Jiangsu decreased, the shipping volume from New Zealand to China changed, and the freight rate had an upward and downward trend [38]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream demand is still weak, and the price support and trading volume need to be considered. The difference in ruler size supports the price, and future交割 details need to be concerned [39]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the near - month contract; pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread; wait and see for options [40]. Double - Coated Paper - **Related News**: The trading atmosphere of double - coated paper was average, the price was stable, and the supply and demand were both weak [40]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply is stable, demand is limited, and the cost of wood pulp decreases, which eases the cost pressure on paper mills [40]. Corrugated Paper - **Related News**: The price of corrugated and box - board paper was generally stable with some weakness, the price of waste yellow - board paper increased, and the supply and demand of raw materials had different situations [41]. - **Logic Analysis**: The corrugated paper market is in a weak pattern, supply is sufficient, demand is weak, and the profit is expected to be slightly repaired [41]. Pulp - **Market Review**: The futures price of pulp was in a weak shock, and the spot price of different types of pulp had different trends [42]. - **Related News**: A large - scale investment project in the pulp and paper industry was planned [43]. - **Logic Analysis**: The economic indicators in different regions are favorable, but the US dollar index is unfavorable to the pulp price [43]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the SP09 contract; hold the 2*SP2509 - NR2509 spread and raise the stop - loss [44]. Natural Rubber and 20 - Numbered Rubber - **Market Review**: The price of RU, NR, and BR increased, and the spot price of different types of rubber showed different levels [44][45][47]. - **Related News**: The US tire import volume increased in the first five months of 2025 [45][48]. - **Logic Analysis**: The export of Chinese tires and the US auto order data are favorable to the RU price [46]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the RU09 and NR09 contracts; hold the RU2509 - NR2509 spread and raise the stop - loss; wait and see for options [46]. Butadiene Rubber - **Market Review**: The price of BR increased, and the spot price in different regions had different levels [47]. - **Related News**: The US tire import volume increased in the first five months of 2025 [48]. - **Logic Analysis**: The decline in crude oil prices is unfavorable to the BR - RU spread, and the US rubber and plastic product import data is slightly favorable to the BR price [48]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the BR09 contract; consider the BR2509 - NR2509 spread and set a stop - loss; wait and see for the BR2509 call option [48][49].

Report Overview - Report Title: Energy Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report [2] - Date: July 9, 2025 - Scope: Energy chemicals, including energy (crude oil, LPG), polyolefins (PP, PVC, etc.), polyesters (PX, PTA, etc.), alkali chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash), and others (rubber) [3] - Strategy: Construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] 1. Market Overview of Underlying Futures - Multiple energy chemical futures are presented, including details such as latest price, change, change rate, trading volume, and open interest. For example, crude oil (SC2508) is priced at 512, up 11 with a 2.13% increase, trading volume of 13.35 million lots, and open interest of 2.63 million lots [4]. 2. Option Factors 2.1 Quantity and Open Interest PCR - For various options, their quantity PCR and open - interest PCR are given, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For instance, the quantity PCR of crude oil options is 0.72, with a change of 0.07, and the open - interest PCR is 0.60, with a change of - 0.02 [5]. 2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of each option underlying are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 660 and the support level is 450 [6]. 2.3 Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data of options are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, etc. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 26.515, and the weighted implied volatility is 34.07, down 1.05 [7]. 3. Strategy and Recommendations 3.1 Energy - related Options Crude Oil - Fundamental analysis: U.S. crude oil inventories and production data are presented. The market shows a short - term weak trend. - Option factor research: Implied volatility remains at a relatively high historical level, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates increasing short - selling power. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. LPG - Fundamental analysis: Geopolitical factors and cost changes affect the market. It shows a short - term bearish trend. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates slightly above the historical average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates increasing short - selling power. - Strategy: Similar to crude oil, construct a short - neutral option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.2 Alcohol - related Options Methanol - Fundamental analysis: Port inventory and MTO device utilization data are provided. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical average, and the open - interest PCR around 0.90 indicates a volatile market. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental analysis: Market price and supply - demand expectations are considered. The market shows a weak and bearish oscillating pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the open - interest PCR around 0.70 indicates a weak trend. - Strategy: Construct a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.3 Polyolefin - related Options Polypropylene - Fundamental analysis: Production volume and new device data are presented. The market shows a weak pattern with overhead pressure. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the decreasing open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening trend. - Strategy: For spot hedging, hold a long spot position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. 3.4 Rubber - related Options Rubber - Fundamental analysis: Exchange inventory data are provided. The market shows a low - level consolidation pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates short - selling power. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy [12]. 3.5 Polyester - related Options PTA - Fundamental analysis: Inventory data show a de - stocking trend. The market shows a highly volatile pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility remains at a relatively high historical level, and the open - interest PCR around 0.90 indicates a weakening trend. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy [13]. 3.6 Alkali - related Options Caustic Soda - Fundamental analysis: Inventory and profit data are provided. The market shows a trend of first falling and then rebounding. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is decreasing and fluctuating around the average, and the open - interest PCR is 0.69. - Strategy: Construct a bearish put spread strategy for direction and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [14]. Soda Ash - Fundamental analysis: Supply - demand and market sentiment data are considered. The market shows a weak and bearish low - level consolidation pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.50 indicates a weak and oscillating market. - Strategy: Construct a bearish put spread strategy, a short - bearish option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.7 Urea Options - Fundamental analysis: Supply - demand difference and inventory data are presented. The market shows an oscillating pattern under bearish pressure. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates slightly below the historical average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening trend. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy [15]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9]. - For each sector, some varieties are selected to provide option strategies and suggestions [9]. - Option strategy reports for each option variety are compiled based on underlying market analysis, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions [9]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc [4]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. The report provides these data for different option varieties [5]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of option underlying are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interests of call and put options. The report lists these levels for various option varieties [6]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The report provides data on at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, average annual implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, historical 20 - day volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility for different option varieties [7]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentals show changes in US crude oil inventories, production, and the number of active rigs and fracturing fleets. The market is short - term bearish. Option factors indicate high historical implied volatility, increasing short - selling power, a pressure level of 660, and a support level of 450. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: Fundamentals are affected by geopolitical concerns and import cost changes. The market is short - term bearish. Option factors show relatively high implied volatility, increasing short - selling power, a pressure level of 5100, and a support level of 4000. Strategies are similar to those of crude oil [10]. 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Fundamentals involve port inventory and MTO device utilization. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. Option factors indicate relatively high implied volatility, a fluctuating market, a pressure level of 2950, and a support level of 2200. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Fundamentals are related to market prices and supply - demand structure. The market shows weak bearish fluctuations. Option factors show implied volatility around the historical average, weakening market, a pressure level of 4350, and a support level of 4300. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Fundamentals involve production volume changes. The market shows weak bearish fluctuations. Option factors show implied volatility around the historical average, weakening market, a pressure level of 7500, and a support level of 6800. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Fundamentals involve exchange inventories. The market shows low - level consolidation. Option factors show implied volatility around the average, increasing short - selling power, a pressure level of 21000, and a support level of 13000. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination [12]. 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Fundamentals involve inventory changes. The market shows sharp fluctuations. Option factors indicate high historical implied volatility, weakening market, a pressure level of 5800, and a support level of 4500. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination [13]. 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Fundamentals involve inventory and profit changes. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. Option factors show decreasing implied volatility, a weak market, a pressure level of 2400, and a support level of 2200. Strategies include constructing a bear - spread put option combination and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [14]. - **Soda Ash**: Fundamentals involve supply - demand and market sentiment. The market shows weak bearish low - level consolidation. Option factors show implied volatility around the historical average, a weak and fluctuating market, a pressure level of 1220, and a support level of 1120. Strategies include constructing a bear - spread put option combination, a short - bearish call + put option combination, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.5.7 Other Options - **Urea**: Fundamentals involve supply - demand differences and inventory changes. The market shows bearish fluctuations. Option factors show implied volatility below the historical average, a weakening market, a pressure level of 1900, and a support level of 1700. Strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others[9]. - For each sector, some varieties are selected to give option strategies and suggestions[9]. - Option strategy reports are prepared for each option variety based on underlying market analysis, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions[9]. - Strategies involve constructing option combination strategies mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns[3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report provides the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, etc.[4]. 3.2 Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open interest PCR of various energy - chemical options are presented, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively[5]. 3.3 Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure points, support points, and the corresponding offsets of various energy - chemical options are given, which are determined by the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options[6]. 3.4 Option Factor - Implied Volatility - The at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, annual average, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility of various energy - chemical options are provided. The weighted implied volatility uses volume - weighted average[7]. 3.5 Strategy and Suggestions for Different Options 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: As of the week ending June 20, 2025, US crude oil inventories decreased, with strategic inventories increasing slightly and commercial inventories decreasing significantly. The crude oil market has shown a short - term weak trend since June[8]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of crude oil options remains at a relatively high historical level, the open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating increasing short - selling power, and the pressure level is 660 and the support level is 450[8]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: For volatility strategies, construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy. For spot long - hedging strategies, construct a long collar strategy[8]. - **LPG**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: In May 2025, China's LPG production decreased year - on - year. The LPG market has shown a short - term bearish trend[10]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of LPG options remains at a relatively high level compared to the historical average, the open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating increasing short - selling power, and the pressure level is 5100 and the support level is 4000[10]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Similar to crude oil, construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility and a long collar strategy for spot long - hedging[10]. 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: Port and factory inventories have changed. The methanol market has shown a short - term narrow - range oscillation trend[10]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of methanol options is at a relatively high level compared to the historical average, the open interest PCR is around 0.90, indicating an oscillating market, and the pressure level is 2950 and the support level is 2200[10]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility and a long collar strategy for spot long - hedging[10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: Port and downstream factory inventories have changed. The ethylene glycol market has shown a bearish downward trend with upper pressure[11]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options remains around the historical average, the open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a weak trend, and the pressure level is 4350 and the support level is 4300[11]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a short - volatility strategy for volatility and a long + put + short - call strategy for spot long - hedging[11]. 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: The downstream operating rate of PP has decreased, and inventories have changed. The polypropylene market has shown a weak trend with upper pressure[11]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of polypropylene options remains around the historical average, the open interest PCR has decreased below 0.80, indicating a weakening trend, and the pressure level is 7500 and the support level is 6800[11]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: For spot long - hedging, hold a long position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option[11]. 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: Supply is expected to increase, and demand is weak, resulting in limited upward space for rubber prices. The rubber market has shown a low - level consolidation trend[12]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of rubber options remains around the average level, the open interest PCR is below 0.60, and the pressure level is 21000 and the support level is 13000[12]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility[12]. 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: PTA inventory is at a low level, and it is expected to enter a de - stocking phase in July. The PTA market has shown a highly volatile trend recently[13]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of PTA options remains at a relatively high level, the open interest PCR is above 1.00, indicating a relatively strong trend, and the pressure level is 5800 and the support level is 4500[13]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility[13]. 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: The capacity utilization rate of caustic soda has changed slightly, and inventory has decreased. The caustic soda market has shown a bearish trend recently and has stabilized this week[14]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of caustic soda options has been decreasing and is currently around the average level, the open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak trend, and the pressure level is 2400 and the support level is 2200[14]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a bear - spread strategy for direction and a long + short - call strategy for spot covered hedging[14]. - **Soda Ash**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: The domestic soda ash market is weak, and inventory has increased slightly. The soda ash market has shown a weak bearish and low - level consolidation trend[14]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of soda ash options is around the historical average, the open interest PCR is below 0.50, indicating a weak and oscillating trend, and the pressure level is 1220 and the support level is 1120[14]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a bear - spread strategy for direction, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot long - hedging[14]. 3.5.7 Other Options - **Urea**: - **Underlying Market Analysis**: Domestic urea port inventories have increased, and enterprise inventories have decreased slowly. The urea market has shown a bearish oscillating trend[15]. - **Option Factor Research**: The implied volatility of urea options is slightly below the historical average, the open interest PCR is below 0.80, and the pressure level is 1900 and the support level is 1700[15]. - **Option Strategy Suggestions**: Construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility and a long + put + short - call strategy for spot hedging[15].

Group 1 - The domestic liquefied gas market in China showed a downward trend in the first half of 2025, with an average price of 4833 yuan/ton for civil gas, down 84 yuan/ton or 1.71% year-on-year [2] - The average price for ether C4 was 4947 yuan/ton, a decrease of 317 yuan/ton or 6.02% year-on-year [2] - The overall energy prices were weak due to macro risks and supply-demand dynamics, with international crude oil prices fluctuating significantly [2][3] Group 2 - The supply of liquefied gas in the domestic market exceeded demand in the first half of 2025, with total supply estimated at 38.07 million tons and total demand at 37.56 million tons [3] - Inventory levels showed a trend of decreasing initially and then increasing, influenced by rising imports and low domestic demand [3] - The forecast for the second half of 2025 indicates a potential increase in liquefied gas prices initially, followed by a decline due to supply exceeding demand [4][6] Group 3 - The expected total supply for the second half of 2025 is 38.88 million tons, while total demand is projected at 37.60 million tons [4] - Domestic production is anticipated to increase due to reduced refinery maintenance and the gradual resumption of previously halted facilities [4] - The demand for liquefied gas is expected to rise slightly as the market transitions from off-peak to peak season, but overall demand remains in a downward trend [5] Group 4 - The average price forecast for civil gas in the second half of 2025 is 4773 yuan/ton, with a high of 4910 yuan/ton in October and a low of 4600 yuan/ton in July [7] - The average price for ether C4 is projected to be 4901 yuan/ton, with a peak of 5000 yuan/ton in September and a low of 4780 yuan/ton in December [7] - The market for ether C4 is expected to experience price fluctuations, initially rising due to increased demand and then declining in the fourth quarter [7]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies suggest constructing option portfolios mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3][9]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - **Crude Oil**: The latest price of SC2508 is 538, down 32 (-5.65%), with a trading volume of 42.27 million lots (-3.28 million lots) and an open interest of 4.37 million lots (+0.24 million lots) [4]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)**: The latest price of PG2508 is 4,445, down 83 (-1.83%), with a trading volume of 10.36 million lots (+1.97 million lots) and an open interest of 7.67 million lots (+0.31 million lots) [4]. - **Methanol**: The latest price of MA2509 is 2,469, down 43 (-1.71%), with a trading volume of 249.70 million lots (+49.39 million lots) and an open interest of 99.35 million lots (+10.88 million lots) [4]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The latest price of EG2509 is 4,454, down 50 (-1.11%), with a trading volume of 30.28 million lots (+1.85 million lots) and an open interest of 29.92 million lots (-0.64 million lots) [4]. - **Polypropylene**: The latest price of PP2509 is 7,242, up 5 (0.07%), with a trading volume of 38.71 million lots (+1.15 million lots) and an open interest of 48.85 million lots (-0.64 million lots) [4]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride**: The latest price of V2509 is 4,895, down 12 (-0.24%), with a trading volume of 99.22 million lots (-6.39 million lots) and an open interest of 96.92 million lots (+1.61 million lots) [4]. - **Plastic**: The latest price of L2509 is 7,428, up 6 (0.08%), with a trading volume of 42.18 million lots (+0.76 million lots) and an open interest of 47.73 million lots (-0.72 million lots) [4]. - **Styrene**: The latest price of EB2508 is 7,486, down 109 (-1.44%), with a trading volume of 32.35 million lots (+6.79 million lots) and an open interest of 24.62 million lots (+2.03 million lots) [4]. - **Rubber**: The latest price of RU2509 is 13,835, down 50 (-0.36%), with a trading volume of 42.59 million lots (+3.64 million lots) and an open interest of 15.64 million lots (+0.10 million lots) [4]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The latest price of BR2508 is 11,440, down 25 (-0.22%), with a trading volume of 8.14 million lots (+0.08 million lots) and an open interest of 5.82 million lots (-0.04 million lots) [4]. - **Para - xylene**: The latest price of PX2509 is 7,076, down 8 (-0.11%), with a trading volume of 34.96 million lots (-10.63 million lots) and an open interest of 13.80 million lots (+0.16 million lots) [4]. - **Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)**: The latest price of TA2509 is 4,986, up 2 (0.04%), with a trading volume of 144.17 million lots (-23.43 million lots) and an open interest of 129.15 million lots (+0.77 million lots) [4]. - **Short - fiber**: The latest price of PF2508 is 6,796, down 12 (-0.18%), with a trading volume of 17.87 million lots (-3.13 million lots) and an open interest of 14.70 million lots (-0.95 million lots) [4]. - **Bottle Chip**: The latest price of PR2508 is 6,232, down 10 (-0.16%), with a trading volume of 1.32 million lots (-0.60 million lots) and an open interest of 1.63 million lots (-0.08 million lots) [4]. - **Caustic Soda**: The latest price of SH2508 is 2,276, up 20 (0.89%), with a trading volume of 2.32 million lots (-0.65 million lots) and an open interest of 2.56 million lots (+0.05 million lots) [4]. - **Soda Ash**: The latest price of SA2509 is 1,170, up 2 (0.17%), with a trading volume of 105.53 million lots (-40.92 million lots) and an open interest of 148.48 million lots (+1.67 million lots) [4]. - **Urea**: The latest price of UR2509 is 1,711, down 35 (-2.00%), with a trading volume of 26.97 million lots (-13.60 million lots) and an open interest of 23.32 million lots (+0.77 million lots) [4]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes, which can be used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market [5]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Each option variety has corresponding pressure and support levels determined from the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options [6]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Different option varieties have different implied volatility values, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and their changes, as well as the difference between implied and historical volatility [7]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: - **Fundamentals**: OPEC + plans to increase supply, and US shale oil production shows signs of recovery [8]. - **Market Analysis**: The price has fluctuated since May, with a significant decline at night [8]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bullish power. The pressure level is 610, and the support level is 450 [8]. - **Strategies**: Construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: - **Fundamentals**: Due to the Iran - Israel conflict, the energy sector is strong, and Iranian LPG exports may decrease [10]. - **Market Analysis**: After a decline since April, it rebounded in June and then fell back [10]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility fluctuates around a relatively high historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a short - term bullish trend. The pressure level is 5100, and the support level is 4000 [10]. - **Strategies**: Construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: - **Fundamentals**: Port and enterprise inventories are decreasing, and low - inventory de - stocking drives changes in basis and spreads [10]. - **Market Analysis**: After a long - term decline, it rebounded in June and then fell back [10]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates an increase in short - term bullish power. The pressure level is 2950, and the support level is 2200 [10]. - **Strategies**: Construct a short - bullish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: - **Fundamentals**: Port inventory is decreasing, and the domestic maintenance season is ending [11]. - **Market Analysis**: It rebounded in May and then fluctuated in June [11]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility is rising and at a relatively high historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates a strong - side oscillation. The pressure level is 4500, and the support level is 4350 [11]. - **Strategies**: Construct a short - volatility strategy and a long + put + short - call option strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: - **Fundamentals**: Downstream开工率 is low, and inventories are accumulating [11]. - **Market Analysis**: It rebounded in June after a decline [11]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility fluctuates above the historical average, and the open interest PCR is falling below 1. The pressure level is 7500, and the support level is 6800 [11]. - **Strategies**: Construct a bull - spread call option strategy and a long + put + short - call option strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: - **Fundamentals**: Qingdao general trade inventory is slightly accumulating [12]. - **Market Analysis**: It has been in a weak oscillation, with a short - term rebound [12]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the open interest PCR is below 0.6. The pressure level is 21000, and the support level is 13000 [12]. - **Strategies**: Construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy [12]. 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA and related products**: - **Fundamentals**: PTA industry inventory is decreasing slightly [13]. - **Market Analysis**: It has been in a high - level oscillation and rebounded [13]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates a strengthening trend. The pressure level is 5000, and the support level is 3800 [13]. - **Strategies**: Construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy [13]. 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: - **Fundamentals**: Chlor - alkali plant inventory is decreasing, but the future supply - demand pattern may weaken [14]. - **Market Analysis**: It has been in a downward trend since June [14]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility is decreasing, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. The pressure level is 2400, and the support level is 2040 [14]. - **Strategies**: Construct a bear - spread put option strategy, a short - bearish wide - straddle option combination strategy, and a covered spot hedging strategy [14]. - **Soda Ash**: - **Fundamentals**: Production and sales have improved slightly, but the market is still weak [14]. - **Market Analysis**: It has been in a downward trend and is oscillating at a low level [14]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility is rising but below the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak oscillation. The pressure level is 1300, and the support level is 1100 [14]. - **Strategies**: Construct a bear - spread put option strategy, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.5.7 Urea Options - **Fundamentals**: Domestic enterprise inventory is decreasing, and port inventory is increasing [15]. - **Market Analysis**: It rebounded in May and then declined in June [15]. - **Option Factors**: Implied volatility fluctuates below the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a strengthening trend. The pressure level is 1900, and the support level is 1700 [15]. - **Strategies**: Construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long + put + short - call option strategy for spot hedging [15].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the given reports. Core Views - The market is significantly affected by the Israel - Iran cease - fire news. Crude oil prices have dropped sharply as the geopolitical risk premium fades. Different energy and chemical products will gradually return to fundamental - driven pricing, with varying trends based on their supply - demand fundamentals [1][2]. - For most products, short - term market trends are influenced by geopolitical factors, and mid - to long - term trends are determined by supply - demand relationships, production capacity changes, and cost factors. Summary by Commodity Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2508 closed at $68.51, down $5.33 (-7.22%); Brent2508 closed at $71.48, down $5.53 (-7.18%); SC2508 closed at 537.7 yuan/barrel after night trading [1]. - **Logic Analysis**: Market prices in response to the cooling of geopolitical conflicts. If geopolitical conflicts ease, crude oil will return to fundamental pricing, with short - term trading on third - quarter peak - season expectations and long - term trading on the contradiction of increased supply - demand surplus under OPEC+ continuous production increases. The expected trading range for Brent in the third quarter is $60 - 72 per barrel [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term volatility, with Brent trading in the range of $66 - 72 per barrel. Pay attention to the certainty of the Middle - East cease - fire [2]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2509 closed at 3737 points (-1.16%) at night; BU2512 closed at 3574 points (-1.27%) at night. Spot prices in different regions showed an upward trend [3]. - **Logic Analysis**: After the sharp drop in oil prices, the upward cost - driven factor for asphalt disappeared. The short - term supply - demand situation is weak, and inventory is lower than the same period. The price of the BU main contract is expected to range from 3600 to 3750 [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak and volatile. The spread between asphalt and crude oil will rebound [5]. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - **Market Review**: PG2507 closed at 4538 (-0.42%) at night; PG2508 closed at 4522 (-0.18%) at night. Spot prices in different regions showed different trends [5]. - **Logic Analysis**: With the decline in oil prices, the supply of LPG decreased slightly last week, and the international shipping volume decreased. The combustion - end demand is expected to be weak, while the chemical - sector demand is expected to increase. Overall, the fundamentals are relatively loose, and the price is expected to decline [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price of LPG is expected to be weak [8]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU09 closed at 3341 (-0.83%) at night; LU08 closed at 3988 (-0.05%) at night. Singapore paper - cargo spreads changed [8]. - **Logic Analysis**: High - sulfur fuel oil trading remains active, with high - sulfur cracking supported by geopolitical factors and peak - season power - generation demand. Low - sulfur fuel oil supply is increasing, but downstream demand is weak. The price of high - sulfur fuel oil is expected to be supported, while low - sulfur fuel oil needs to be observed for further trends [10][11]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait - and - see for single - side trading. Consider taking profit on the positive spread of FU9 - 1 [11]. Natural Gas - **Logic Analysis**: US natural gas inventory accumulation was lower than expected. Production increased slightly, demand was at a historical high, and LNG export volume was 14.2 bcf/d. European natural gas prices decreased due to the cease - fire news. The price of natural gas is expected to rise [11][13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Go long on HH at dips and be bullish on TTF [13]. PX - **Market Review**: PX2509 closed at 7076 (-0.70%) at night. Spot prices increased, and PXN was $264/ton, up $8/ton [13][14]. - **Logic Analysis**: Many PX plants have maintenance plans or production cuts, and the Asian PX operating rate has declined recently, resulting in tight supply. The price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term [14]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wide - range fluctuations. Long PX and short PTA for spreads [14][15]. PTA - **Market Review**: TA509 closed at 4986 (-0.52%) at night. Spot prices and basis changed [15]. - **Logic Analysis**: Some PTA plants have reduced production or shut down, and the operating rate has decreased. Downstream polyester operating rate has increased, but profits have been compressed. The price is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wide - range fluctuations. Long PX and short PTA for spreads [15][16]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: EG2509 closed at 4454 (-1.04%) at night. Spot basis and prices changed [16][17]. - **Logic Analysis**: Domestic and foreign plants have restarted or increased production, and the operating rate has increased significantly. Downstream polyester operating rate has increased, but terminal demand has weakened. The supply - demand pattern in June and July is still tight, and the price is expected to fluctuate widely [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wide - range fluctuations [17][18]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: PF2508 closed at 6796 (-0.44%) at night. Spot prices increased, but downstream was mostly waiting and watching [18]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply has increased and demand has decreased recently, but production and sales are stable, and processing fees have increased. Some large factories have tight supply, and processing fees are expected to be strongly supported. The price is expected to fluctuate widely following raw materials [19]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wide - range fluctuations. Short PTA and long PF for spreads [19][20]. PR (Bottle Chips) - **Market Review**: PR2509 closed at 6172 (-0.58%) at night. Spot market trading was okay [19][20]. - **Logic Analysis**: Some bottle - chip plants have increased production, and inventory has risen. Some plants have plans to reduce production or shut down. The price is expected to fluctuate widely following raw materials [20][21]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wide - range fluctuations [20][21]. Styrene - **Market Review**: EB2508 closed at 7486 (-1.28%) at night. Spot prices and basis changed [21]. - **Logic Analysis**: Pure - benzene prices are expected to be stable and slightly strong. Styrene supply has increased, and downstream operating rate is at a seasonal low. The price is mainly guided by cost factors and is expected to fluctuate widely [22]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wide - range fluctuations [22]. Plastic PP - **Market Review**: LLDPE prices fluctuated, and PP prices were relatively stable [23]. - **Logic Analysis**: Previous price increases were affected by Middle - East geopolitics. After the cease - fire news, oil prices dropped, and plastic PP is expected to open lower. In the medium term, supply - demand is expected to be weak, and a short - selling strategy on rallies is recommended [24][25]. - **Trading Strategy**: Open lower. Short - sell on rallies, paying attention to the certainty of the cease - fire and oil prices [25]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **PVC Market Review**: PVC prices were slightly adjusted, and trading was light [27]. - **PVC Logic Analysis**: Supply is expected to increase, and demand is still dragged down by the real - estate market. The medium - to long - term supply - demand is in surplus, and a short - selling strategy on rebounds is recommended [29]. - **Caustic Soda Logic Analysis**: The 09 contract of caustic soda is expected to be weak. Demand is expected to have no significant increase in the medium term, and new production capacity is expected to be put into operation. A short - selling strategy is recommended [30]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - sell caustic soda and PVC. Hold the 8 - 10 reverse spread for caustic soda [31][32]. Glass - **Market Review**: The glass 09 contract closed at 1009 yuan/ton (+0.20%) at night. Spot prices changed slightly [32]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is increasing, and demand is affected by the real - estate market. The price is expected to be weak in the short term. Pay attention to cost reduction and plant cold - repair [33]. - **Trading Strategy**: Look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds. Sell out - of - the - money call options [34]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The soda - ash 09 contract closed at 1170 yuan/ton (-0.3%) at night. Spot prices fluctuated slightly [34]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is at a high level, and demand from downstream photovoltaic glass is expected to decline. Inventory has increased, and costs have decreased. A short - selling strategy is recommended [35]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - sell soda ash. Sell out - of - the - money call options [36]. Urea - **Market Review**: Urea futures closed at 1711 (-2%). Spot prices declined, and trading was weak [36]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is at a high level, and domestic demand is declining. International prices are strong, and export orders have increased, but the market is still expected to be weak in the short term [37]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak trend. Sell call options on rebounds [38]. Methanol - **Market Review**: Methanol futures closed at 2469 (-1.71%). Spot prices in different regions varied [38]. - **Logic Analysis**: International supply has tightened, but domestic supply is loose. Downstream demand is stable, and port inventory is increasing. The price is expected to decline in the short term [39]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak trend. Sell call options [39]. Logs - **Market Review**: Log prices in some regions increased slightly, and the main contract price rose [39][40]. - **Logic Analysis**: Downstream demand is still weak, and the market faces challenges in the medium - to long - term. The futures market is supported by delivery rules. [42]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait - and - see for single - side trading. Pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [42]. Double - Coated Paper - **Market Review**: The double - coated paper market was stable with some declines. Trading was general [42]. - **Logic Analysis**: Industry profitability is low, production has decreased, but inventory pressure is still high. Demand is weak, and pulp prices provide limited support [43]. Corrugated Paper - **Market Review**: Corrugated and box - board paper prices declined slightly, and trading was weak [44]. - **Logic Analysis**: Supply may be reduced, demand is in the off - season, and prices are expected to decline slightly in the next period [45]. Pulp - **Market Review**: Pulp futures declined. Spot prices of different types of pulp changed [45]. - **Logic Analysis**: Domestic paper production has increased, and Taiwan's paper production has declined. The price of the SP main contract is expected to be affected negatively [47]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait - and - see for the SP 09 contract. Hold the 5*SP2509 - 2*NR2509 spread [47]. Natural Rubber and 20 - Number Rubber - **Market Review**: RU09 closed at 13835 (-0.82%); NR08 closed at 12020 (+0.08%). Spot prices of different types of rubber changed [47][48]. - **Logic Analysis**: Vietnam's rubber industry faces challenges from EU regulations. Domestic inventory shows different trends. [49]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait - and - see for the RU09 contract. Hold short positions on the NR08 contract. Adjust stop - loss levels [50]. Butadiene Rubber - **Market Review**: BR08 closed at 11440 (-0.13%). Spot prices of butadiene rubber and related products changed [51]. - **Logic Analysis**: Domestic butadiene rubber inventory is increasing. Some tire projects are being invested [52]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - sell a small amount of the BR08 contract. Hold the BR2508 - NR2508 spread. Sell the BR2508 call 12200 contract [52][53].