1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - Recently, due to geopolitical escalation, shipping companies' price - hikes, and the amplification of sentiment by capital behavior, the market has strengthened significantly. However, the oversupply situation in the European line remains unchanged. Booking in week 11 is still poor, and the shipping capacity in weeks 12 - 13 is high. The short - term transmission effect of the Middle East route on the European line is not strong. As next week enters the actual booking stage, it is expected that the price increases announced by shipping companies will be difficult to materialize. Currently, the market valuation is high, and it is recommended to continuously monitor the spot situation and seek short - selling opportunities on rallies [3][20] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Contract Information - For contract EC2604, the previous closing price was 1644.8, with a change of 15.09%, a basis of - 181.4, a previous trading volume of 17836, and a previous open interest of 44074 with a change of - 2169. Similar data for other contracts such as EC2605, EC2606 etc. are also presented [2][19] - The month - spreads like EC2604 - 2606, EC2604 - 2605, and EC2606 - 2610 have their respective previous - day, current, and previous - period values, along with day - on - day and week - on - week changes [2][19] 3.2 Spot Market Information - For the European line spot market, the "ટરનાર" index on 2026/3/2 was 1463.40 points, down 7.00% from the previous period and down 2.10% from the period before. The SCFI index on 2026/2/27 was 1420 dollars/TEU [2][19] - In terms of price announcements: in early March, MSC first announced a price increase of 3000 dollars, and most other shipping companies followed suit to 3000 - 3100 dollars. In week 10, the average was 2200 dollars, equivalent to about 1560 points. In week 11, MSK opened at 1850 dollars (down 100 dollars from the previous week). For the second half of March announcements, MSC announced a price increase to 3200 dollars for weeks 12 - 13 on March 1st, and to 4000 dollars for week 12 on March 2nd. On March 3rd, HPI and CMA's online quotes were raised to 4193 and 3135 dollars respectively [4][21] 3.3 Related News - On 3/3, the Shanghai International Energy Exchange adjusted the trading limit for non - futures company members, overseas special non - brokerage participants, and clients in the listed futures contracts of the container shipping index (European line). The maximum number of intraday opening positions for the listed contracts is 50 lots. Other news includes potential leadership changes in Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US providing insurance and potential naval escort for crude oil shipping [5][22]

Market Overview - A-shares experienced a volume-adjusted decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.98% to 4,082.47 points, and the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.75%[18] - U.S. stocks rebounded, with the Dow Jones up 238 points (0.49%) to 48,739 points, and the S&P 500 rising 0.78% to 6,869 points, driven by strong economic data[11] - European markets saw a strong rebound, with the DAX up 1.74% to 24,205.36 points and the STOXX 600 up 1.4%[11] Economic Indicators - China's February manufacturing PMI showed a slight improvement compared to January, but remains in a weak range, with production and demand data still below historical averages[6] - The U.S. added 63,000 jobs in February, the highest in three months, and the ISM services index rose to 56.1, exceeding expectations[31] Commodity and Energy Markets - Crude oil prices stabilized after a two-day surge of approximately 11%, with NYMEX crude closing at $74.66 per barrel[29] - International gold prices rebounded by 1%, while aluminum prices reached their highest level since 2022, driven by supply disruptions[29] Fixed Income Market - U.S. Treasury yields saw a slight increase, with the 10-year yield rising to 4.10%[31] - Chinese IG spreads widened by 1-3 basis points, with Meituan's credit rating downgraded to BBB+ by S&P[31] Sector Performance - In the U.S., 8 out of 11 S&P sectors rose, with non-core consumer goods leading with a 2.24% increase[11] - In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index fell 2.01%, with significant declines in shipping and energy sectors due to geopolitical tensions[13] Investment Recommendations - Investors are advised to focus on undervalued platform software companies and internet giants, while being cautious of short-term market fluctuations in the tech sector[9] - The outlook for AI-related investments remains positive, with expectations of substantial growth in the coming quarters[9]

Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the given content. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short term, focus on risk defense. After the market sentiment stabilizes, IM/IC may continue to outperform the weighted stocks. Geopolitical risks reduce risk appetite, push up global inflation expectations, and may suppress the performance of the equity market. Bond yields may decline [11][13]. - For steel, it is expected to maintain a volatile trend. For iron ore, short - term high - level short positions can take profits, and long - term partial short positions can be held lightly. For double - coking, the price may fluctuate in the short term, and attention should be paid to the resumption of production at coal mines, downstream demand recovery, and international crude oil price fluctuations after the Spring Festival [15][16][18]. - For various non - ferrous metals and new materials, different varieties have different trends. For example, copper is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term, zinc is recommended to maintain a bearish view, and lead is recommended to hold short positions [24][27]. - For agricultural products, different varieties also have different trends. For example, cotton is expected to enter a volatile stage, sugar is recommended to be operated with a volatile mindset, and eggs are expected to have a limited increase in price in March [34][35][36]. - For energy and chemical products, the short - term trading of crude oil is mainly driven by geopolitical factors, and the price of fuel oil is expected to enter a high - level fluctuation after continuous daily limit increases. Different chemical products such as plastics, rubber, and methanol also have their own characteristics and trends [42][44][45]. Summary by Directory Macro Information - The Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress will be held from March 5th to March 12th. The State Council Premier Li Qiang will deliver the "Government Work Report", and relevant personnel will interpret it [6]. - The US - Iran conflict may last for 8 weeks or longer. The US will control the rhythm and intensity of the operation. NATO's interception of Iranian missiles will not trigger the collective defense clause. China will send a special envoy to the Middle East for mediation [6]. - The US Treasury Secretary said that the tariff rate will soon return to the level before the Supreme Court rejected Trump's reciprocal tariffs, and the US may officially adopt a 15% global tariff rate this week. The US will provide insurance for oil tankers and cargo ships in the Persian Gulf [7]. - The South Korean stock market fell sharply, and the financial regulatory agency will start a 100 - trillion - won market stabilization plan if market fluctuations intensify [7]. - China's official manufacturing PMI in February was 49.0%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points month - on - month; the non - manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points; the composite PMI output index was 49.5%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points [7]. - NVIDIA's CEO said that the company's $30 billion investment in OpenAI may be its last investment before the company goes public, and OpenAI is expected to start an IPO by the end of the year. The $10 billion investment in Anthropic may also be the last [8]. - Mediterranean Shipping Company will unload all goods bound for ports in the Gulf region at the nearest safe port and charge a mandatory surcharge of $800 per container. Maersk will temporarily stop accepting cargo bookings to and from the UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia [8]. - US President Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chairman. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh will replace the current Fed Chairman Powell for a four - year term [8]. - The US ADP employment in February increased by 63,000, the largest increase since November 2025. The eurozone's unemployment rate in January unexpectedly dropped to 6.1%, a record low, and the PPI showed different changes [9]. Macro - finance Stock Index Futures - The A - share market adjusted with shrinking volume. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.98% to 4082.47 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.75%, the ChiNext Index fell 1.41%, and the Wind All - A Index fell 0.69%. The market traded 2.39 trillion yuan throughout the day. The market's focus shifted to food and fertilizer sectors, and the oil and gas sector's volatility increased. The semiconductor sentiment weakened due to the sharp decline in the South Korean stock market [11]. Treasury Bond Futures - Geopolitical risks reduce risk appetite, push up global inflation expectations, and may suppress the performance of the equity market. Bond yields may decline. The official PMI was affected by seasonality and was weak, while the Hong Kong ratingdogPMI was strong. The continuous sharp rise in crude oil prices pushed up the bond market due to market risk - aversion sentiment [13]. Black Steel - The current order - receiving situation of steel is acceptable, but the inventory is high, especially for coils, which suppresses steel prices. The real - estate sales and new construction data are weak, and infrastructure projects have not started much. The downstream consumption of coils is acceptable, and the export and steel mills' orders are good. The supply side has low - level profits, and the iron - water output has increased slightly. The cost of raw materials such as iron ore and coking coal fluctuates, and the overall steel price is expected to fluctuate. The recommended strategies include selling wide - straddle options and holding, taking profits on short positions in iron ore in the short - to - medium term, and holding partial short positions in the long term [15][16]. Coal and Coke - The price of double - coking may fluctuate in the short term. After the Spring Festival, the supply of coal mines has recovered, and the demand from steel mills will increase. However, the recovery of terminal steel demand is uncertain, and there is still an expectation of price cuts for coke. The rise in international crude oil prices may support the price of double - coking [18]. Iron Alloys - The current double - silicon market may be driven by off - industry forces. The current price is at a stage high, and there are negative impacts such as hedging pressure and production resumption pressure. It is recommended to exit long positions and try short positions at high prices [21]. Soda Ash and Glass - For soda ash, the supply is high, and some enterprises have maintenance plans. The new production capacity of leading enterprises has made progress. For glass, the upstream price has loosened, and there are both cold - repair and ignition plans on the supply side. It is recommended to wait and see at present [22]. Non - ferrous and New Materials Copper - In the short term, due to geopolitical conflicts, the expectation of interest - rate cuts has cooled, and Kevin Warsh may promote balance - sheet reduction, which will put pressure on copper prices. Copper prices are expected to fluctuate widely. In the long term, the global copper - mine supply is tight, which will support the copper - price center [24]. Zinc - The domestic zinc inventory has increased. The downstream procurement enthusiasm is low, and it is recommended to maintain a bearish view and treat it with a volatile mindset [24]. Lead - The consumption of lead is gradually recovering, and the supply recovery is slower than the consumption end. It is recommended to hold short positions [27]. Lithium Carbonate - The fundamentals of lithium carbonate show a situation of strong expectation and weak reality. The short - term supply increases, and the demand may weaken due to the Israel - Iran war. It is expected to fluctuate widely in the short term [29]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - Industrial silicon is valued at a relatively low level, and previous long positions can be held. Polysilicon is expected to fluctuate widely, and it is recommended to wait and see [30][32]. Agricultural Products Cotton - The domestic cotton market is expected to enter a volatile stage. The global cotton output is expected to decline, and the demand remains stable. The domestic cotton inventory is in the de - stocking stage, and the actual consumption and orders of textile enterprises are the key to the market [34]. Sugar - The global sugar market has a supply surplus, but the surplus has been adjusted. The domestic sugar has seasonal production pressure, and there is a replenishment demand after the Spring Festival. It is recommended to operate with a volatile mindset [35]. Eggs - The spot price of eggs may stabilize, and there is an expectation of price increase in March, but the increase space is limited. The futures contracts in the second quarter are supported by the expectation of spot - price increase, but the premium over the spot is large, and the upside pressure is large [36]. Apples - High - quality apple products may continue to be strong, and the futures price may run strongly. The prices of high - quality products in the western region are rising, while those in the Shandong region are stable [38]. Corn - It is recommended to choose the 5 - 7 reverse spread. The domestic corn price is strong in the spot market and fluctuates in the futures market. There is a certain stage pressure, but the low inventory supports the price [39]. Red Dates - The red - date market is expected to fluctuate weakly. The consumption after the Spring Festival is in the off - season, and it is necessary to pay attention to the sales rhythm in the sales areas and the mentality of purchasers [40]. Energy and Chemicals Crude Oil - The Strait of Hormuz is still impassable, and the domestic crude - oil price continues to rise sharply. Geopolitical factors are the main trading line in the short term. The conflict between the US and Iran has a great impact on global crude - oil supply. The oil - price premium is relatively high, and the increase range is limited if there is no extreme conflict [42]. Fuel Oil - The short - term trading focus is the impact of oil prices on fuel oil under the influence of geopolitics. After continuous daily limit increases, it is expected to enter a high - level fluctuation. The supply risk has not been eliminated [44]. Plastics - The unstable situation in the Middle East may support the price of polyolefins. It is recommended to beware of the rebound risk and adopt a bullish mindset [45]. Rubber - The conflict may affect tire exports, and it is recommended to be cautious in going long in the short term. Pay attention to the narrowing of the spread between RU - NR and RU - BR [46]. Synthetic Rubber - It is recommended to go long on dips, but be cautious about the rapid decline of energy prices and high inventory. Partially take profits on the strategy of going long on synthetic rubber and short on natural rubber [48]. Methanol - The current supply - demand situation of methanol has improved slightly. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is uncertain, which may affect the supply of Iranian methanol. It is recommended to adopt a bullish - volatile mindset, but beware of the callback caused by the shutdown of downstream MTO factories [49]. Caustic Soda - The caustic - soda market is expected to fluctuate widely. The spot price is relatively weak, and the futures price has insufficient upward drive and relatively high valuation [50]. Asphalt - Asphalt follows the oil - price fluctuation, and the amplitude is expected to be smaller than that of crude oil. Pay attention to the replenishment demand after winter storage in March [51]. PVC - The short - term PVC may be bullish - volatile. The increase in oil prices will raise the cost of ethylene - based PVC. It is recommended to be cautious and adopt a range - volatile mindset [52][53]. Polyester Industry Chain - The short - term trend is dominated by oil prices and market sentiment, and it is expected to continue to run strongly. Pay attention to the implementation of device maintenance and the substantial recovery of polyester demand in the long term [54]. Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The supply of LPG is abundant in the future, and the price is difficult to stay high. The demand is restricted. The short - term geopolitical situation increases volatility, and it is recommended to wait and see [55]. Pulp - The market is in a multi - empty game. The high inventory pressure and the forced production cuts of overseas pulp mills are the focus. Pay attention to the port inventory and the implementation of product price increases [57]. Logs - The demand in the Rizhao area is gradually recovering, and the forward - spot price is difficult to fall under the support of the cost. Pay attention to the impact of the US - Iran conflict on the commodity and macro - sentiment [58]. Urea - The futures market is highly emotional, and the upward space is limited. It is recommended to lay out short positions when the price rises [59].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The market sentiment of stock index futures has improved significantly, and the short - term market is expected to bottom out. Treasury bond futures show a strengthening trend due to looser funds [18][22]. - In the agricultural products market, protein meal may decline, while the sugar price is likely to oscillate at the bottom. The fluctuation of the oil and fat sector has increased, and the corn and its starch futures are in high - level oscillation [26][29][32][33]. - In the black metal market, steel prices will continue to oscillate during the two sessions, and the trend of coking coal and coke is not obvious. Iron ore prices will oscillate due to geopolitical conflicts [56][58][61]. - In the non - ferrous metal market, precious metals such as gold and silver will maintain a high - level oscillation pattern, and the price of copper will oscillate in the short term [66][72]. - In the shipping and carbon emission market, the spot freight rate of container shipping may rise if the geopolitical conflict persists, and the freight rate of dry bulk shipping is supported by overseas demand [110][114]. - In the energy and chemical market, the price difference between domestic and foreign crude oil markets has soared, and asphalt is supported by cost with a reduced supply expectation [122][125]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Financial Derivatives - **Stock Index Futures**: On Wednesday, the stock index continued to decline, but the market sentiment has improved. The adjustment is expected to end, and it is recommended to go long on dips and conduct index - futures and ETF arbitrage [20][21]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: On Wednesday, most treasury bond futures closed higher. With the central bank's net withdrawal of short - term liquidity and the release of the February official manufacturing PMI, the bond market was generally strong. It is recommended to hold long positions in the T contract lightly [23][24][25]. Agricultural Products - **Protein Meal**: The CBOT soybean and soybean meal indexes declined. The supply of domestic protein meal is under pressure, and the price may decline. It is recommended to take a bearish view on the single - side and narrow the MRM09 spread [27][28]. - **Sugar**: The international sugar price has fallen, and the domestic sugar price has corrected. The international sugar market may oscillate at the bottom, and the domestic sugar price may oscillate slightly stronger in the short term. It is recommended to buy low and sell high on the single - side [29][31][32]. - **Oil and Fat Sector**: The prices of CBOT soybean oil and BMD palm oil have changed. Affected by geopolitical conflicts and fundamentals, the oil and fat market may oscillate with increased volatility. It is recommended to consider reverse arbitrage on p59 and y59 [33][35][36]. - **Corn/Corn Starch**: The CBOT corn futures have declined. The domestic corn spot price is strong, and the futures are in high - level oscillation. It is recommended to take a bullish view on the 05 corn on the single - side and expand the spread between 05 corn and starch [37][38][39]. - **Hogs**: The hog price is oscillating, with sufficient supply in the medium - to - long term and some short - term support. It is recommended to short the far - month contracts on the single - side [40][41]. - **Peanuts**: The peanut spot price is stable, and the futures are oscillating at the bottom. It is recommended to go long on the 05 peanut lightly on dips and sell the pk605 - P - 7700 option [42][43]. - **Eggs**: The egg price has declined due to the off - season consumption. It is recommended to short the June contract on the single - side [45][47]. - **Apples**: The apple inventory is at a relatively low level, and the price is firm. It is recommended to go long on the 5 - month contract on dips and conduct long - 5 and short - 10 arbitrage [50][51][52]. - **Cotton - Cotton Yarn**: The external cotton market is oscillating. The domestic cotton price has strong support below and is likely to oscillate stronger. It is recommended to go long on the domestic cotton on dips [53][54][55]. Black Metals - **Steel**: During the two sessions, steel prices will continue to oscillate. The overall fundamentals of steel are weakening, but the short - term trend is oscillating stronger. It is recommended to go short on the coil - coal ratio and hold the short position of the coil - screw spread [57][58]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The prices of coking coal and coke are fluctuating greatly but without an obvious trend. Affected by geopolitical conflicts, the short - term trend is expected to be oscillating stronger. It is recommended to wait and see or go long on dips [59][60][61]. - **Iron Ore**: Geopolitical conflicts have increased, but the impact on domestic iron ore supply is small. The supply is loose, and the price is expected to oscillate [62][63]. - **Ferroalloys**: The profit - loss ratio of ferroalloys has decreased, and it is recommended to partially close long positions [64][65]. Non - ferrous Metals - **Gold and Silver**: The market sentiment has recovered, but inflation concerns still exist. Gold and silver will continue the high - level oscillation pattern. It is recommended to hold long positions in gold and go long on silver on dips [66][67][68]. - **Platinum and Palladium**: The concern about re - inflation has slightly weakened, and the precious metals will oscillate in the short term. It is recommended to go long on platinum on dips, wait and see on palladium, and conduct long - platinum and short - palladium arbitrage [69][70][71]. - **Copper**: The copper price will oscillate in the short term, and it is necessary to pay attention to changes in macro - sentiment [72][73]. - **Alumina**: The overseas alumina price has fallen, and the domestic market is also under pressure. The price is expected to oscillate weakly [74][76][77]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: Geopolitical conflicts have affected the Qatalum electrolysis plant, and the aluminum price is expected to rise. The internal - external price difference is expected to widen [78][79][80]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: The price of cast aluminum alloy is expected to rise with the aluminum price [81]. - **Zinc**: The zinc price may be stronger in the short term. It is recommended to hold long positions with the stop - loss line raised [83][84][85]. - **Lead**: The lead price will oscillate within a range [86]. - **Nickel**: The Indonesian policy is favorable, but the macro - sentiment dominates. It is recommended to buy on dips after the macro - sentiment stabilizes [90][92]. - **Stainless Steel**: Supported by cost, the stainless steel price follows the nickel price. It is recommended to buy after the macro - sentiment stabilizes [94][96][97]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The sudden increase in electricity prices has consolidated the bottom of the industrial silicon market. It is recommended to buy on dips and try shorting after the manufacturer hedges [98]. - **Polysilicon**: The spot transaction price has driven the futures price down. It is recommended to be bearish on the single - side and pay attention to liquidity risks [100][103]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The risk preference has decreased, and funds have withdrawn. It is recommended to go long on dips [104][105]. - **Tin**: The long - term resumption of production in Myanmar is expected to accelerate, and the tin price may oscillate and consolidate [107][109]. Shipping and Carbon Emissions - **Container Shipping**: Maersk's wk12 opening price has increased. Affected by geopolitical conflicts, the spot freight rate may rise. It is recommended to close long positions in the off - season contract 04 in batches [110][111][112]. - **Dry Bulk Shipping**: The freight rate index has risen. Affected by the resumption of work in China and geopolitical conflicts, the freight rate of all ship - types has increased. The freight rate of small and medium - sized ships may be supported by overseas demand [115][116][117]. - **Carbon Emissions**: The domestic carbon market is trading lightly, and the EU carbon price is affected by policies and energy prices. The short - term trend of the domestic carbon price is expected to be oscillating stronger, and the EU carbon price will continue to be affected by geopolitical conflicts [117][120][121]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The situation of the war is unclear, and the price difference between domestic and foreign markets has soared. It is recommended to take a bullish view on the single - side [122][123][124]. - **Asphalt**: The supply is expected to decrease, and the cost provides support. It is recommended to hold long positions in the BU2606 contract and pay attention to geopolitical risks [125][126][127]. - **Fuel Oil**: The focus of high - and low - sulfur fuel oil in the near - term is on supply contradictions. It is recommended to hold long positions in the FU2605 contract and pay attention to geopolitical risks [128][129][130]. - **LPG**: The supply is tightening, and the freight rate has increased significantly. The price is expected to oscillate stronger [131][133]. - **Natural Gas**: The LNG price is continuing to correct, and the market risk is still extremely high. It is recommended to wait and see [134][136]. - **PX & PTA**: PX has carried out preventive load - reduction measures. It is recommended to follow the cost trend on the single - side [137][138]. - **BZ & EB**: There are many maintenance plans for styrene in March. The styrene price is expected to be oscillating stronger [140][141]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Iranian plants have stopped production, and the supply from the Middle East is affected. The price is expected to be stronger with a strengthening basis [142][143][144]. - **Short - fiber**: The short - fiber price follows the cost trend. It is recommended to hold long positions before the end of geopolitical conflicts and conduct arbitrage on the processing fee [145][146]. - **Bottle Chips**: The factory load is gradually recovering. It is recommended to follow the cost trend on the single - side [147]. - **Propylene**: The price of the main raw materials has risen, and the supply - demand side has support. The price is expected to be pushed up in the short term [149][151]. - **Plastic PP**: The LLDPE and PP prices have risen. It is recommended to hold long positions in the L and PP 2605 contracts and conduct short - arbitrage on the L2605&PP2605 contract [152][153][155]. - **Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda price is oscillating. It is recommended to be bearish on the single - side and wait and see on arbitrage [156][157]. - **PVC**: The PVC price is rising firmly. It is recommended to buy on dips and not chase the high [159][160]. - **Soda Ash**: The soda ash price is oscillating stronger. It is recommended to be bullish on the single - side and conduct short - glass and long - soda - ash arbitrage [161][162][163]. - **Glass**: The glass price is oscillating. It is recommended to short on rallies on the single - side and conduct short - glass and long - soda - ash arbitrage [163][164][165]. - **Methanol**: The methanol market is in wide - range oscillation. It is recommended to hold positions cautiously, pay attention to the 5 - 9 positive spread arbitrage, and sell put options on pullbacks [166][168]. - **Urea**: The urea price is oscillating. It is recommended to operate within the range on the single - side and wait and see on arbitrage [169][170][172]. - **Pulp**: It is necessary to pay attention to the supply of European pulp. It is recommended to go long on dips and sell the SP2605 - P - 5200 option [172][173][174]. - **Offset Printing Paper**: High inventory suppresses the paper price. It is recommended to short on rallies and sell the OP2604 - C - 4250 option [175][176]. - **Logs**: The external price has risen, and the spot price is strong. It is recommended to go long on dips [176][177][179]. - **Natural Rubber and No. 20 Rubber**: The El Niño index continues to cool down. It is recommended to wait and see on the RU and NR 05 contracts [180][181][182]. - **Butadiene Rubber**: The production increase of butadiene rubber has expanded. It is recommended to hold long positions in the BR 05 contract and conduct long - BR2605 and short - RU2605 arbitrage [184][185][186].

1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the container shipping European route is bullish [1] 2. Report's Core Viewpoint - Due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the container shipping European route market is expected to see price increases, and it is predicted that the EC2604 contract may break through 3000 points. In an upward - trending market, a bullish trading strategy is recommended, with stop - losses set [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review - On Wednesday, the EC2604 contract opened with a limit - up, then broke through the limit - up and declined, and finally closed at the limit - up, achieving three consecutive limit - ups [1] 3.2 Important News - Israel launched an attack on Lebanon on the early morning of the 4th, resulting in at least 10 deaths - Iran's supreme leader election may be postponed to next week - Explosions were reported in several Iranian towns on the 4th - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit a US destroyer with missiles - The US and Israel's military operations against Iran have lasted nearly 100 hours, with the US hitting nearly 2000 targets and destroying 17 Iranian warships - Israel's air force has dropped about 4000 bombs on Iran, destroying about 300 missile launchers - Israel's military attacked an alleged "secret" underground nuclear weapons R & D site in Iran; the IAEA said there was no evidence of Iran making nuclear weapons - Iran claimed to have hit the third "THAAD" anti - missile system deployed by the US in the Middle East - Lebanon's Hezbollah attacked an Israeli military base's tank - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz was under its full control, and more than a dozen oil tankers were hit by shells - Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said Iran's military actions were defensive - The US - Iran negotiation envoy has not had diplomatic contact with Iran since the military action - COSCO Shipping Lines suspended new bookings on relevant routes from March 4th - Maersk stopped accepting cargo bookings to and from several Middle Eastern countries - The cost of transporting 2 million barrels of crude oil from the US to China reached a record high of $29.09 million [1][2] 3.3 Market Logic - On March 2nd, the SCFIS index closed at 1463.40, down 7% week - on - week - On February 25th, the SCFI index closed at 398.90, up 1.4% week - on - week, and is expected to rise significantly this week - After the Iran situation, shipping companies uniformly added large war surcharges - Shipping companies are holding up prices and controlling empty flights; MSC raised the European route freight rate and plans further increases, with other companies following suit - The expectation of Red Sea re - navigation has completely disappeared - After Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, 10% of global container ships and over 30% of oil transportation were受阻, and the effective capacity of the European route was further compressed - Rising crude oil prices and detouring around the Cape of Good Hope increase shipping costs - Although it is currently the off - season for container shipping demand with a loose supply - demand situation, the war may change it to a tight one - Comparing the current situation with that in late 2023, the current double - blockade may have a greater impact, and the EC2604 contract may break through 3000 points - On the evening of March 3rd, the exchange implemented risk - control measures such as a 50 - lot position limit on the container shipping European route to curb excessive speculation [2] 3.4 Trading Strategy - In an upward - trending market, take a bullish approach and set stop - losses. The risk lies in the easing of the Iran situation and the re - navigation of the Strait of Hormuz [2]

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Market Performance - On March 4, 2026, the North Exchange 50 index fell by 0.26%, while the ChiNext index dropped by 1.41% and the CSI 300 index decreased by 1.14%[1] - As of January 16, 2026, the North Exchange had 296 constituent stocks with an average market capitalization of 3.039 billion, and a trading volume of 22.438 billion, which decreased by 6.042 billion compared to the previous trading day[1] Economic Indicators - The manufacturing PMI for February 2026 was reported at 49.0%, a decline of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[6] - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose slightly to 49.5%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, suggesting a minor recovery in the service sector[6] Industry News - The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to increased shipping and geopolitical risks, with COSCO Shipping suspending new booking services to several countries in the region[8] - Canada has opened import quotas for Chinese electric vehicles, allowing for the first batch of 24,500 vehicles, with plans to expand the quota to 70,000 by 2030[10] Policy Developments - Four government departments in China released 20 measures to promote technology insurance, aiming to address the challenges faced by tech companies in securing insurance coverage[7] - The National People's Congress highlighted 2025 as a critical year for breakthroughs in domestic humanoid robot technology, emphasizing the importance of core technology independence[11] Company Announcements - Lingge Technology announced a pre-disclosure of a shareholder's plan to reduce holdings by up to 2% of total shares, citing funding needs[21]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The latest US ISM non - manufacturing PMI in February significantly exceeded expectations, indicating short - term economic resilience in the US, increased market risk appetite, and a weakening US dollar index [14][17][18]. - China's official manufacturing PMI in February was 49, showing a weakening economy, and there were issues such as low demand sub - items and the inability of upstream price increases to be effectively transmitted downstream [2][28]. - In the commodity market, prices of various products are affected by factors such as geopolitical conflicts, supply and demand changes, and policy expectations, with different trends and outlooks [3][4][5]. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Comments 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - US ADP employment in February was 63,000, higher than the expected 50,000 and the previous value of 22,000. The US Senate failed to stop the president from using force, and the US Treasury Secretary may raise the universal tariff to 15% this week [10][11][12]. - Gold prices rebounded slightly but failed to recover the previous day's decline. The US economic data was better than expected, and the market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut was postponed to the second half of the year. The short - term monetary policy entered a wait - and - see stage, and the gold price lacked continuous upward momentum. The short - term trend of precious metals is expected to be weak and volatile, with silver weaker than gold [12][13]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The US ISM non - manufacturing PMI in February was 56.1, exceeding the expected 53.5 and the previous value of 53.8. The new order index was 58.6, higher than the previous value of 53.1. The US Treasury Secretary said the universal tariff might be raised to 15% this week, and the White House said the US military had attacked over 2,000 Iranian targets [14][15][16]. - The US economy shows short - term resilience, market risk appetite rises, and the US dollar index weakens. The US dollar is expected to decline in the short term [17][18][19]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - China's manufacturing PMI in February was 49%, a 0.3% month - on - month decrease. The non - manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, a 0.1% increase, and the composite PMI output index was 49.5%, a 0.3% decrease. The schedule of the 4th Session of the 14th National People's Congress's centralized interview activities was announced [20][21]. - The A - share market adjusted with shrinking volume, and the Shanghai Composite Index opened lower with a gap. The current dominant factor is the risk - aversion sentiment, and the stocks of the "Three Barrels of Oil" fluctuated significantly due to the high uncertainty of the Iranian situation. Attention should be paid to domestic policy efforts during the Two Sessions, and the national team may take measures to stabilize the market. It is recommended to operate the stock index long - strategy with a low position [21][22]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The US ISM services PMI in February rose to 56.1, the strongest performance since mid - 2022. New orders grew strongly, the employment market improved, and the overall economic momentum increased significantly. The price pressure in the service industry eased. The White House said sending US ground troops to Iran was not currently in the plan, and a Fed governor said the Middle East situation had not changed the judgment on interest rate cuts [23][24][25]. - US economic data remained resilient, ADP employment data exceeded expectations, and the service industry ISM showed an improvement in economic sentiment, boosting market risk appetite. The US stock market is expected to continue to fluctuate due to the high uncertainty of the short - term geopolitical conflict [26][27]. 1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - China's official manufacturing PMI in February was 49, lower than the expected 49.1 and the previous value of 49.3. The non - manufacturing PMI was 49.5, lower than the expected 49.8 and the previous value of 49.4. The central bank conducted a 40.5 - billion - yuan 7 - day reverse repurchase operation, with a net withdrawal of 36.9 billion yuan on the day [28][29]. - The market's expectation of a reserve requirement ratio cut has increased, and the short - end varieties performed strongly. Although the weakening of the PMI is affected by seasonal factors, there are also problems such as low demand sub - items and the inability of upstream price increases to be effectively transmitted downstream. The bond market is expected to strengthen slightly in the short term, but attention should be paid to the risk of imported inflation [29][30]. 2. Commodity News and Comments 2.1 Black Metal (Steam Coal) - On March 4, the price of steam coal in the northern port market remained stable. The phenomenon of shipping losses still exists, and traders are cautious in shipping. The demand side has no obvious signal of volume increase, and downstream procurement is mainly for rigid needs, with frequent price - pressing and poor transaction conditions [31]. - Overseas coal prices have risen significantly due to the Middle East conflict, but the domestic market is calm, and the port trading is light. The domestic coal price is expected to be supported, but whether there is more upward elasticity needs to be observed [32]. 2.2 Black Metal (Iron Ore) - An Australian mining company, Akora Resources, obtained a new mining license for its iron ore project in Madagascar [33]. - Iron ore prices continue to fluctuate. Under the pressure of terminal finished product inventory and orders, it is expected to continue to be weak and volatile. During the Two Sessions, environmental protection restrictions in some areas will relieve the pressure on finished products to some extent. The terminal is expected to resume production in mid - March, but the overall terminal orders are average. It is expected that the iron ore price will maintain a weak and volatile pattern [33]. 2.3 Black Metal (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - Real estate regulations in many places have led to a significant increase in the consultation and visit volume. The steel price continues to fluctuate, with obvious fundamental suppression and strong cost - side support. Without unexpected policies, the steel price is expected to continue to be weak and volatile in the short term [34]. - It is recommended to adopt a volatile thinking and pay attention to potential undervalued opportunities [35]. 2.4 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - In February, the actual arrival of imported soybeans in the domestic market was about 4.602 million tons. The international market has not changed much, and the CBOT soybeans are still strong due to the positive US biofuel policy. The domestic soybean meal is strongly volatile under cost support, but the supply and demand situation does not support continuous price increases [36]. - It is recommended to view the soybean meal trend with a volatile thinking and continue to pay attention to China's soybean procurement, Brazil's harvest and shipment, and domestic reserve and customs policies [36]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Indonesia is expected to face a longer and more severe drought this year, and the MPOA estimates that the palm oil production in Malaysia in February decreased by 16.24% month - on - month [37]. - The oil market is volatile. The POGO spread has dropped to a two - year low, and the domestic biodiesel demand is expected to be supported. If the drought intensifies in the second half of the year and the production reduction caused by the nationalization of Indonesian plantations is realized, the palm oil price has upward potential. In the short term, attention should be paid to the inventory reduction in February and the supply - demand data in March [38]. - In the short term, attention should be paid to the data in February and the progress of the geopolitical conflict. If the diesel price remains high, the oil market price is expected to rise [39][40]. 2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - As of February 27, 2026, the domestic trade corn inventory in Guangdong Port was 743,000 tons, an increase of 124,000 tons from the previous week; the foreign trade inventory was 149,000 tons, a decrease of 8,000 tons; the imported sorghum was 300,000 tons, an increase of 93,000 tons; and the imported barley was 639,000 tons, an increase of 19,000 tons [41]. - The corn futures and spot prices are oscillating strongly. The supply of corn is expected to gradually increase, and the low inventory in ports supports the price. The downstream demand is expected to increase, but there are also risks such as the concentrated sale of corn in the Northeast and the potential impact of wheat substitution. In the short term, it is recommended to trade according to the trend and not to chase the high price. In the long term, the price is expected to stabilize and rise [41][42]. 2.7 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - The sugar production in Xinjiang in the 2025/2026 season was 796,000 tons, slightly higher than expected. In Guangxi, 3 sugar mills have completed the crushing process, and the progress is still slow. India may face a sugar supply shortage later this year, and the export to the Gulf market may decrease due to the Iran situation [43][44][45]. - The ICE raw sugar futures are fluctuating around 14 cents. The US - Iran conflict may have a limited impact on the sugar market. The domestic sugar market is in the peak production period, and the sales pressure is expected to increase. The Zhengzhou sugar futures are expected to be in a low - level oscillation [46][47]. 2.8 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - A lithium iron phosphate project with an investment of over 3 billion yuan was put into production. In February, Chile's lithium carbonate exports were 26,849 tons, with 22,380 tons exported to China. There are rumors of mine shutdowns in Yichun, and Zimbabwe has officially approved a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals and lithium concentrates [48][49][50]. - The lithium carbonate market is a mix of long and short factors. In the short term, the direct demand for lithium carbonate is still supported, but if the power demand recovery is less than expected, there may be order cuts in the mid - stream. It is recommended to consider gradually trying long positions if the price continues to fall [51][52]. 2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - On March 3, the LME 0 - 3 zinc was at a discount of $19.21 per ton. The zinc price is restricted by both upward and downward factors. The LME inventory decreased by 125 tons to 95,300 tons, and the domestic social inventory increased. The zinc production in March is expected to increase, and the domestic fundamentals are under short - term pressure [53]. - It is recommended to wait and see from a unilateral perspective and adopt a medium - term positive arbitrage strategy from an internal - external perspective [54]. 2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - On March 3, the LME 0 - 3 lead was at a discount of $49.27 per ton. The lead price rebounded from a low level due to the cost support of recycled lead, but it is also affected by the macro - situation. The social inventory of lead is expected to continue to decline in the next two weeks [55][56]. - It is recommended to pay attention to buying opportunities on dips from a unilateral perspective and wait and see from a monthly spread perspective [56]. 2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Vale Base Metals is accelerating its IPO preparation. In February, Chile's copper exports to China decreased. The Middle East situation and the expected policy changes during the Two Sessions will affect the copper price. The domestic and overseas inventory situations also have an impact on the price [57][58]. - It is recommended to buy on dips from a unilateral perspective and wait and see from an arbitrage perspective [59]. 2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Tin) - On March 3, the LME 0 - 3 tin was at a discount of $130 per ton. The supply of tin ore is expected to ease in the short term but may face constraints in the long term. The domestic smelting profit is gradually recovering, and the downstream demand is gradually picking up [60][61][62]. - In the short term, the tin price is under pressure from the macro - situation and the high inventory. In the medium - term, the supply - demand pattern is expected to be in a tight balance, and the price decline space is limited. Attention should be paid to the downstream receiving situation and the macro - situation [63]. 2.13 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - Saudi Aramco plans to expand exports from Yanbu Port. The oil price increase has slowed down. The market is concerned about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. If Saudi Aramco can maintain a high loading volume at Yanbu Port, it will partially solve the problem of stagnant oil exports, but the Houthi rebels' interference still exists [64]. - The short - term oil price will remain highly volatile, and attention should be paid to the situation changes [64]. 2.14 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas - LPG) - The current propane inventory is 73.4 million barrels, an increase of 0.8 million barrels from the previous week and 24.7 million barrels from the same period last year. The supply and demand of LPG have changed, and the market is affected by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz [65]. - Attention should be paid to the passage situation of the Strait of Hormuz [65]. 2.15 Energy Chemicals (Asphalt) - The capacity utilization rate of domestic heavy - traffic asphalt has increased. The international oil price has risen due to the geopolitical conflict, driving up the asphalt price. The supply of asphalt is expected to remain low, and the price has an upward risk [66][67]. 2.16 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - The PX price has continued to rise due to geopolitical factors. The PTA basis has strengthened, and the PX structure has also strengthened. The short - term PTA/PX prices are expected to continue to rise, but attention should be paid to the marginal changes in the geopolitical situation [68][70][71]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Urea) - The total inventory of Chinese urea enterprises decreased by 77,900 tons to 1.0981 million tons on March 4, 2026. The international urea price is strong, and the domestic supply is abundant, while the demand is also increasing. The market is optimistic about the spring plowing season, but policy intervention may occur if the price rises too fast [72][73]. - It is recommended to stop profit on long positions and wait for a better entry point [74]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Styrene) - From February 25 to March 4, the inventory of styrene in the East China main port increased. There are news of upstream device load reduction, and if the war continues until the end of April, the styrene inventory may bottom out. The overall trend is bullish, but attention should be paid to the escalation of the conflict and the spread of credit risks [75][76][77]. 2.19 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - There are no Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but the war risk level has reached its peak. The freight forwarders face high war surcharges and legal risks. The spot price of the European line has shown signs of differentiation, and the supply pressure will increase in the future. The EC2404 contract has a premium over the spot price, and attention should be paid to short - selling opportunities on high prices [78][79][80].

Group 1 - The State Council will hold a press conference on March 5, 2026, to interpret the "Government Work Report" [2] - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of maintaining security in the Strait of Hormuz for global economic stability [2] - FTSE Russell announced adjustments to the FTSE China Index Series, effective March 20, 2026, including the inclusion of China Shipbuilding and others [2] - The manufacturing PMI for February fell to 49.0%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index slightly increased to 49.5% [2] Group 2 - The Shanghai Futures Exchange announced adjustments to trading margin ratios and price limits for fuel oil futures, effective March 4, 2026 [3] - The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange adjusted trading margin standards and price limits for methanol futures, effective March 4 and March 5, 2026 [3] - European natural gas futures prices exceeded €56 per MWh, marking a 60% increase due to geopolitical tensions [3] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced a new 15% global import tariff expected to take effect soon [3] Group 3 - E Fund will suspend trading of its crude oil LOF from March 5 until 10:30 AM [5] - Far Eastern New Century clarified it does not engage in "special optical fibers" or "fiber sensing" businesses [6] - Huayuan New Materials' controlling shareholder plans to transfer 6% of company shares, which will not affect actual control [7] - Xiamen Tungsten's revenue is expected to grow by 60% to 110% year-on-year for January to February [8] - Muxi Co., Ltd. anticipates a revenue increase of 24.84% to 87.26% year-on-year for the first quarter [9] - Shuangxin Environmental Protection will change its stock name to "Shuangxin Materials" starting March 5 [10] - COSCO Shipping has suspended new bookings for related routes due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East [11] - Huafeng Superfiber plans to raise prices for super fiber base cloth starting March 9 due to rising crude oil costs [12]

Core Insights - The February PMI index shows a decline in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, attributed to the extended Spring Festival holiday affecting supply constraints [2][12] - Manufacturing PMI decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 49%, while non-manufacturing PMI slightly improved to 49.5% [2][12] - The report indicates that the extended holiday significantly impacted production indices more than new orders, with production index dropping to 49.6% and new orders index to 48.6% [12] Manufacturing Sector Summary - The manufacturing sector's PMI decline is linked to the long Spring Festival holiday, which lasted 9 days, constraining manufacturing activity [2][12] - The production index fell more sharply than the new orders index, indicating a stronger impact on supply than demand [12] - Capital-intensive industries experienced a notable PMI drop, while labor-intensive sectors maintained low levels of activity [12] Non-Manufacturing Sector Summary - The non-manufacturing PMI reflects asymmetric effects from the holiday, with construction PMI declining to 48.2% while service-related sectors showed improvement [12] - Industries related to consumer travel, such as accommodation and dining, reported PMIs above 60%, indicating high activity levels [12] Shipping Industry Insights - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to military actions has led to a significant drop in shipping traffic, with daily passage decreasing from 146 vessels to as low as 5 [4][13] - A total of 76 VLCCs are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf, representing 8.3% of the global VLCC fleet [4][13] - The report anticipates that despite short-term disruptions, the shipping market fundamentals remain strong, with potential for high freight rates due to ongoing geopolitical tensions [14] Oil Supply and Market Dynamics - The Persian Gulf's oil production is projected to be 25.37 million barrels per day by 2025, accounting for 23.9% of global output [14] - The report highlights that the geopolitical situation may lead to increased demand for compliant VLCCs, further tightening the shipping market [14] - The forecast for VLCC daily rates has been revised upwards significantly, reflecting improved market conditions and demand [14]