Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Views Crude Oil - Oil prices are likely to loosen significantly but difficult to form a strong trend. Short - term can be treated with a bearish mindset, with WTI running in the range of [64, 67], Brent in [65, 69], and SC in [480, 520]. Pay attention to the opportunity of the monthly spread declining in the arbitrage end, and capture the opportunity of increased volatility in the options end [2]. Methanol - The inland market has limited short - term decline space supported by centralized maintenance in July. The port market faces dual pressures: the expected import in July reaches 1.2 million tons, and the planned maintenance of coastal MTO will weaken olefin demand, with the port expected to turn to slight inventory accumulation in July [5]. Urea - The short - term core driver comes from the emotional resonance of macro - policies and export expectations. The disk still has room to rise above 10,000 but is restricted by demand - side support [7][8]. Polyolefins (LLDPE and PP) - Both PP and PE show a supply contraction trend. The cost side has more valuation repair, and the July balance sheet shows a de - stocking expectation, but there is still an overall pressure. Short - term, pay attention to the support brought by de - stocking, and for PP, it is recommended to opportunistically arrange short positions when the price rebounds to the 7200 - 7300 range [12]. Styrene - The supply of styrene is expected to increase, while the demand is weakening at the margin, and the port inventory is continuously increasing. The basis has dropped significantly. The short - term supply - demand expectation of styrene is weak, and the cost - side support is limited, so it is expected to gradually face pressure [31]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: The short - term is under pressure, but considering the downstream PTA device production in August, the PXN downward space is limited, and the absolute price may fluctuate with oil prices, showing a short - term shock and a medium - term weakening trend [37]. - **PTA**: The short - term absolute price is under pressure, and it is recommended to be bearish when above 4800, conduct TA9 - 1 reverse arbitrage, and short the PTA processing fee at high levels [37]. - **MEG**: The supply - demand is gradually turning to looseness, and the price is under pressure in the short - term. Pay attention to the pressure at 4400 for EG09 and conduct EG9 - 1 reverse arbitrage at high levels [37]. - **Short - fiber**: The supply - demand is weak on both sides, and the absolute price fluctuates weakly with raw materials. It is recommended to operate in the 6350 - 6650 range for PF08 and expand the processing fee at low levels [37]. - **Bottle - chip**: The supply has an improvement expectation, and the absolute price follows the cost side. It is recommended to operate similarly to PTA, conduct PR8 - 9 positive arbitrage at low levels, and expand the processing fee at the lower edge of the 350 - 600 yuan/ton range [37]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 7, Brent was at $67.78/barrel, down $0.52 or - 0.76% from July 3; WTI was at $65.98/barrel, down $1.02 or - 1.52%. The spreads such as Brent - WTI remained unchanged at 0.00%, while many monthly spreads and other spreads showed declines [2]. - **Driving Factors**: Supply expansion suppresses market sentiment, and the weakening of macro and geopolitical risk premiums reduces the disturbance to the market. OPEC+ plans to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, and the actual increase from April - July is lower than the target. Demand - side inventory has increased, and the macro - situation has relatively eased [2]. Methanol - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 7, MA2601 closed at 2437, down 0.53% from July 3; MA2509 closed at 2399, down 0.62%. The MA91 spread decreased by 2 to - 38, with a change of 5.56% [5]. - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise inventory increased by 3.14% to 35.228%, port inventory increased by 0.47% to 67.4 million tons, and social inventory increased by 1.37% to 102.6 [5]. - **Operating Rates**: Upstream domestic enterprise operating rate decreased by 3.19% to 75.61%, and some downstream operating rates such as formaldehyde decreased, while some such as MTBE increased [5]. Urea - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, the 01 - contract closed at 1702, up 0.18% from July 3; the 09 - contract closed at 1735, down 0.12%. The UR - MA main - contract spread was - 664, up 13 from July 3 [7]. - **Positions**: The long positions of the top 20 increased by 66 to 125,746, with a change of 0.05%, and the short positions of the top 20 decreased by 6830 to 135,833, with a change of - 4.79% [7]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic urea daily production increased by 1.03% to 19.68 million tons, and the factory - inventory decreased by 7.06% to 101.85 million tons on a weekly basis [7]. Polyolefins (LLDPE and PP) - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, L2601 closed at 7243, down 0.26% from July 3; L2509 closed at 7282, down 0.03%. The L2509 - 2601 spread increased by 17 to 39, with a change of 77.27% [12]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventory decreased by 2.19% to 43.8 million tons, and PP enterprise inventory decreased by 2.55% to 57.0 million tons [12]. - **Operating Rates**: PE device operating rate increased by 3.95% to 79.5%, and PP device operating rate decreased by 0.4% to 79.3% [12]. Styrene - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, styrene East - China spot price was 7650, up 1.1% from July 3; EB futures 2508 closed at 7297, up 0.5%. The EB basis (08) increased by 45 to 353, with a change of 14.6% [31]. - **Inventory**: The East - China port inventory of styrene increased by 7.6% to 9.63 million tons from June 25 to July 2 [31]. - **Operating Rates**: The styrene operating rate increased by 0.8% to 74.5% from June 27 to July 4, while some downstream operating rates such as PS + EPS decreased [31]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 4, PTA East - China spot price was 4835, down 1.1% from July 3; TA futures 2509 closed at 4710, down 0.8%. The PX - naphtha spread decreased by 11 to 261, with a change of - 4.0% [37]. - **Inventory**: MEG port inventory decreased by 12.4% to 54.5 million tons from June 23 to June 30 [37]. - **Operating Rates**: The PTA operating rate remained unchanged at 77.7% from June 27 to July 4, and the MEG comprehensive operating rate decreased by 1.1% to 66.5% [37].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The methanol market is expected to weaken first and then strengthen in the second half of the year. In the short term, due to the easing of the Iran - Israel geopolitical conflict, the resumption of Iranian plants, and concentrated arrivals in July, the market is entering a inventory - accumulation cycle. However, high overseas gas prices may lead to earlier and more severe winter maintenance in Iran in the fourth quarter, and there is concentrated downstream production capacity coming on - stream in the fourth quarter, which will improve the supply - demand situation [1][8][9]. - For the 01 contract, it is expected to be weak in the third quarter and strong in the fourth quarter. It is recommended to wait for a callback to a low level to look for long - position opportunities in the fourth quarter. In terms of inter - period spreads, the 09 contract is more related to the current inventory - accumulation situation, the 01 contract is more about trading the expectation of Iranian winter maintenance. The 9 - 1 spread is suitable for reverse arbitrage at high levels, and the 1 - 5 spread is suitable for positive arbitrage at low levels [10]. 3. Summary According to the Directory Market News and Important Data - In 2025, the nominal new methanol production capacity is temporarily set at 335 million tons per year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 4.6%. The production capacity has basically been realized, including the 170 - million - ton - per - year MaOil 3 that started production at the end of 2024 and plans to gradually resume production in July, and the 165 - million - ton - per - year Iranian apadana that started production in April 2025 with a low load [6][19]. - The Iran - Israel geopolitical conflict in mid - June 2025 led to the concentrated shutdown of Iranian plants, but then the conflict eased and the plant operation rate gradually recovered. However, due to high gas prices, it is expected that Iranian winter maintenance will be earlier and more severe this year [6]. - From April to May 2025, the inventory at Jiangsu ports was at a seasonal low, and the Taicang basis once reached 170 yuan/ton. After the Iran - Israel conflict in mid - June, the basis further increased. After the conflict eased, the port inventory increased, but the basis reached 400 yuan/ton, indicating limited tradable inventory. After the paper - goods delivery in June, the port basis dropped to around 160 yuan/ton in July [6][51]. - For new MTO projects, Shandong Lianhong Phase II MTO (with a methanol demand of 1.3 million tons per year) is planned to start production around November 2025, and Guangxi Huayi MTO (with a methanol demand of 2.6 million tons per year) is planned to start production at the end of 2025 or early 2026. Some MTO enterprises plan to reduce production or shut down, and attention should be paid to the load changes of enterprises such as Nanjing Chengzhi, Xingxing, and Fude [6]. Market Analysis - The short - term market is entering an inventory - accumulation cycle due to the resumption of Iranian plants and concentrated arrivals in July. But in the fourth quarter, high overseas gas prices may lead to earlier and more severe Iranian winter maintenance, and concentrated downstream production capacity coming on - stream will improve the supply - demand situation [1][8][9]. Methanol Port Supply - Demand Analysis External New Devices - The original expected overseas new production capacity in 2025 was 5 million tons per year with a growth rate of 6.8%, but due to the Iranian geopolitical conflict, the 1.65 - million - ton - per - year Iranian dena plant's production start was postponed. The new production capacity is now 3.35 million tons per year with a growth rate of 4.6%, and the production capacity has basically been realized [19]. Overseas Existing Devices - In 2025, there were two periods of low operation rates: the Iranian winter maintenance period before March and the period of concentrated shutdowns due to the Iran - Israel conflict in mid - June. After the conflict eased, the Iranian plant operation rate gradually recovered. The overall overseas methanol operation rate is high, with a high rate in Iran and a low rate in non - Iranian regions [24]. - From January to May 2025, China's monthly average methanol imports decreased significantly compared with the same period in previous years. The high gas price in the Netherlands may lead to earlier and more severe Iranian winter maintenance this year [24][26]. - The South American operation rate has been low since the end of 2024, and the volume from South America to China remains low. The operation rates in North America and Europe were low from January to March but rebounded in the second quarter. The New Zealand operation rate has declined since October 2024, and the volume to China has reached a historical low, while the volume from MaOil to China increased significantly in May 2025 [28][32][38]. Internal - External Price Ratio - From April to May 2025, the import window calculated based on China's spot price was briefly opened, but the paper - goods and futures still had a certain discount. The price differences between Europe, America, Southeast Asia and China have decreased, indicating that the port price in China is relatively overvalued [49]. Port Inventory - Due to the previous decline in imports, the inventory at Jiangsu ports was at a seasonal low from April to May, and the Taicang basis increased. After the conflict eased, the inventory increased, but the basis further increased, indicating limited tradable inventory. After the paper - goods delivery in June, the port basis dropped in July [51]. - The inventory at Zhejiang ports and the methanol inventory of MTO enterprises are higher than the same period last year, while the inventory at South China ports is at a seasonal low. With the arrival of imports in July and the expected maintenance of some MTO plants, the ports are expected to continue to accumulate inventory in July [56]. MTO New Situation - For integrated MTO, the three lines of Inner Mongolia Baofeng have all been put into production. For external - purchase MTO, Shandong Lianhong Phase II MTO is planned to start production around November 2025, and Guangxi Huayi MTO is planned to start production at the end of 2025 or early 2026. The new production capacity is more concentrated from the fourth quarter to the end of the year [65]. MTO Existing Devices - The loss of external - purchase MTO reached a historical low in June 2025, and some MTO enterprises plan to reduce production or shut down. The current MTO profit is at a historical low, and the load changes of MTO enterprises will affect the short - term price trend [70]. Regional Price Difference - The port inventory is low, and the port price is relatively overvalued compared with the inland price. The arbitrage windows from Inner Mongolia to East China and from Lunan to Taicang have been opened. After the weakening of MTBE operation, the price difference between Lubei and the Northwest is low. The arbitrage window from Sichuan - Chongqing to East China has also been opened. After the paper - goods delivery, the valuation in East China declined in July [76]. Inland Supply - Demand Analysis Inland Methanol New Situation - In 2025, the planned methanol production capacity is 10.9 million tons, including 2.6 million tons per year of non - integrated methanol (1.1 million tons per year has been realized, but the load of Xinjiang Zhongtai is not high) with a non - integrated nominal capacity growth rate of 2.9% and an actual growth rate of 1.3%, and 10.3 million tons per year of integrated methanol (8.4 million tons per year has been realized, from Baofeng's three lines). The non - integrated production pressure is not large [79]. Inland Existing Device Load - The coal - to - methanol production profit is high, and the operation rate is at a high level. The non - integrated coal - based methanol had a spring maintenance from early March to late April, and the operation rate decreased, but it was higher than the historical average in other periods due to good production profits [85]. - Due to high gas prices, the gas - based methanol is in greater losses and has a low operation rate. The coke - oven gas - based methanol spring maintenance period has passed [89][90]. Non - Integrated Coal - Based - The non - integrated coal - based methanol operation rate is at a high level due to good production profits. Although coal prices may rise seasonally in summer, the production profit of coal - to - methanol is still high, and the operation rate is expected to remain high [85]. Gas - Based - Due to high gas prices, the losses of gas - based methanol have increased, and the operation rate is low. Attention should be paid to the possibility of additional loss - based maintenance of gas - based methanol [89]. Coke - Oven Gas - Based - The spring maintenance period of coke - oven gas - based methanol has passed, and there is a certain correlation between its operation rate and the coking operation rate [90][94]. Inland Inventory - In 2025, the inventory of northwest enterprises is generally lower than that in 2024, indicating strong demand from traditional downstream industries. The inventory of east - China enterprises is also healthy, and the pending orders are satisfactory [98]. Traditional Downstream - Among traditional downstream industries, the cumulative output growth rate of formaldehyde from January to May was 23%, MTBE was 8.6%, while the growth rate of acetic acid and BDO slowed down significantly. The operation rate of MTBE declined in May due to factors such as a decline in export growth and a decrease in gasoline consumption. Although the operation rate of acetic acid is acceptable, the production profit has been compressed. The production and operation of formaldehyde are satisfactory, and the demand for dimethyl ether has been decreasing [101][105]. Traditional Downstream New Situation - In 2025, the new nominal methanol demand converted from traditional downstream industries is 5.59 million tons per year, reaching a historical high. The main contribution comes from the acetic acid production plan, which is postponed to the second half of the year, especially concentrated in the fourth quarter. BDO also has concentrated production in the fourth quarter. The new production of traditional downstream industries in Q3 and Q4 will drive the nominal methanol demand by 1.2% and 3.1% respectively [123]. Summary and Strategy - In the short term, due to the end of the Iranian conflict, the resumption of Iranian plants, high arrival pressure in July, and the expected MTO maintenance, the port market is expected to accumulate inventory in July, and the market is weak. The port price in East China is relatively overvalued compared with the inland price. - However, due to high gas prices, there is an expectation of earlier and more severe Iranian winter maintenance in the fourth quarter, and the expected start - up of Shandong Lianhong Phase II MTO in November and the concentrated production of traditional downstream industries in Q4. There is an opportunity to participate in long positions in the fourth quarter after the methanol price回调s. The 09 contract reflects the weak current situation, and the 01 contract reflects strong expectations. The 9 - 1 spread is suitable for reverse arbitrage at high levels [125].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views of the Report - The U.S. Congress House of Representatives passed the "Big and Beautiful" tax and spending bill, which will raise the federal government's statutory debt ceiling by $5 trillion and may increase the government budget deficit by $3.4 trillion in the next decade [1]. - International precious metal futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold futures down 0.71% and COMEX silver futures up 0.85%. The Fed's policy shift expectation and trade tensions support the gold price, but strong non - farm payroll data weakens the safe - haven demand [1]. - For major varieties, methanol is short - term bullish, glass is in a inventory - digestion cycle, and gold has long - term support but is hesitant to rise at high prices [2][3][4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Daily Main News Focus International News - The U.S. Department of Commerce revoked the requirement for three major global chip design software suppliers to apply for government licenses for their business in China. Siemens fully restored Chinese customers' access to its software and technology, while Synopsys and Cadence are gradually restarting related services [5]. Domestic News - China and the EU held the 13th round of high - level strategic dialogue. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China and the EU should strengthen exchanges and cooperation. He also responded to the issue of China's rare - earth export control, stating that it should not be a problem between China and the EU [6]. Industry News - The State Council issued a document to replicate and promote 77 pilot measures of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, including 34 measures for other free trade zones and 43 measures for the whole country [7]. 2. Daily Returns of Overseas Markets - The S&P 500 rose 0.83%, the European STOXX 50 rose 0.28%, the FTSE China A50 futures rose 0.98%, and the U.S. dollar index rose 0.35%. ICE Brent crude oil fell 0.43%, London gold spot fell 0.92%, and London silver rose 0.77%. Other commodities also had different price changes [9]. 3. Morning Comments on Major Varieties Financial - **Stock Index**: The U.S. three major indexes rose. The previous trading day, the stock index rebounded. The electronic sector led the rise, and the coal sector led the decline. The market turnover was 1.33 trillion yuan. It is recommended to be bullish on stock index futures and buy options on stock index options. A - shares have high investment value in the long - term [10]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bonds showed mixed performance. The central bank's open - market operations at the beginning of the month were mainly net withdrawals, and the market liquidity was relatively loose. The U.S. economic data and policy changes affected the U.S. bond yield. The domestic economic situation supported the Treasury bond futures price [11]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Oil prices fell slightly at night. The uncertainty of tariffs and the end of the 90 - day tariff suspension on July 9th raised concerns about economic impact and fuel demand. The U.S. labor market was healthy, and the number of U.S. online drilling oil wells decreased [13]. - **Methanol**: Methanol rose 0.88%. The average operating load of domestic coal - to - olefin (methanol) plants decreased, and the coastal methanol inventory increased. It is short - term bullish [2][14]. - **Rubber**: Natural rubber futures fluctuated. The new rubber supply in producing areas was affected by weather, and the raw rubber price was supported. The inventory in Qingdao area fluctuated, and the short - term trend is expected to be weak [15]. - **Polyolefins**: Polyolefins traded in a narrow range. The consumption of polyolefins entered the off - season, and the cost support weakened. It is necessary to focus on the supply contraction effect during the summer device maintenance [16]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Glass futures did not continue the rebound, and the inventory decreased slightly. Soda ash futures fell, and the inventory increased. Both are in the inventory - digestion cycle, and attention should be paid to the supply - demand balance [17]. Metals - **Precious Metals**: Precious metal prices fell. The better - than - expected U.S. non - farm employment data reduced the Fed's early - rate - cut expectation. Gold has long - term support but is hesitant to rise at high prices. Attention should be paid to policy uncertainties [18]. - **Copper**: Copper prices closed lower at night. The low concentrate processing fees and low copper prices tested smelting output. The domestic downstream demand was stable overall, and copper prices may fluctuate in a range [19]. - **Zinc**: Zinc prices closed higher at night. The concentrate processing fees continued to rise. The domestic demand showed mixed performance, and zinc prices may fluctuate widely [20]. - **Aluminum**: The main contract of Shanghai aluminum closed down 0.17% at night. The Fed's easing expectation boosted the non - ferrous sector. The alumina market was in a complex situation, and the aluminum ingot inventory increased slightly. Shanghai aluminum may oscillate at a high level [21]. - **Nickel**: The main contract of Shanghai nickel closed up 0.86% at night. The nickel ore supply in Indonesia was tight, and the price of Philippine nickel ore rose. The nickel market had both bullish and bearish factors, and nickel prices may oscillate [22]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium ore price showed signs of stopping falling. The weekly output of lithium carbonate increased, and the inventory also increased. The lithium market is still in a weak situation [23][24]. Black Metals - **Iron Ore**: The demand for iron ore was supported by the strong production momentum of steel mills. The global iron ore shipment decreased recently, and the port inventory decreased rapidly. Iron ore prices may be supported in the short - term and weaken in the later period [25]. - **Steel**: The supply pressure of steel gradually emerged, and the inventory continued to decrease. The steel export was affected by tariffs and anti - dumping, and the demand for both building materials and plates may weaken in the later period. The steel market may be in a weak and oscillating state [26]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: Soybean and rapeseed meal futures rose at night. The U.S. soybean growth data was mixed, and the domestic oil - mill operation rate increased, which may lead to an increase in soybean meal inventory [27]. - **Oils and Fats**: Palm oil futures were strongly oscillating at night, while soybean and rapeseed oil futures fell slightly. The Malaysian palm oil inventory, production, and export data showed different trends, and the oils and fats may continue to oscillate [28]. Shipping Index - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC index oscillated, and the 08 contract rose 0.11%. The market's pessimistic expectation about the peak season of European routes was repaired, and the freight rate may be stable in the later period. Attention should be paid to the shipping companies' price - increase notices and macro - tariff factors [29].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report PVC and Caustic Soda - The policy signal of supply - side optimization brings positive long - term expectations for the supply - demand contradiction of PVC, but the short - term supply - demand contradiction remains prominent. The export volume may decline in the third quarter, and the anti - dumping tax decision in mid - July will affect future exports. The PVC inventory is lower than the same period in 23 - 24, and the pressure is limited. The short - term disk is strong, but the upward space should be viewed with caution [6]. - For caustic soda, the supply - side optimization expectation boosts market sentiment, and the price rebounds. The supply - demand contradiction is limited, but high profits stimulate high production. The downstream non - aluminum market is in the off - season, and the alumina purchase price adjustment has limited support for the caustic soda price. After the stimulus news, there is low - price speculative demand. It is recommended to wait and see [6]. Methanol The port's inventory accumulation, Iranian device restart, and MTO device shutdown increase the port's inventory pressure and weaken the basis. The inland market is weak due to high production and the off - season of demand, but the increase in maintenance plans in July eases the supply pressure. Overall, the upward and downward space of methanol is limited, and interval operation is recommended [10]. LLDPE and PP PP and PE are in a state of supply contraction, with increasing PP maintenance losses and low PE import expectations, driving inventory reduction. The weighted valuation has been repaired, and the July balance sheet shows a de - stocking expectation, but there is still overall pressure. In the short - term, attention can be paid to the support brought by de - stocking. For PP, it is recommended to short when the price rebounds to the 7200 - 7300 range [13]. Urea The urea disk is mainly driven by macro - policies. The anti - involution policy stimulates the commodity market, and the export collection and device maintenance support the price. However, weak industrial demand and unclear export quotas limit the upward space. It is necessary to track policy details, agricultural demand progress, and device maintenance dynamics. The disk needs export and downstream demand support to continue to rise [19]. Crude Oil Oil prices are oscillating weakly due to concerns about trade negotiations and OPEC+ supply decisions. The increase in US crude oil inventory further exacerbates supply pressure. The future trend depends on the OPEC+ meeting and trade negotiation results. It is recommended to wait and see, with resistance levels for WTI at [66, 67], Brent at [68, 69], and SC at [510, 520] [77]. Styrene The pure benzene market rebounds weakly, supported by crude oil and affected by the possible resumption of US ethane exports to China. High imports and production suppress the pure benzene price. The styrene market in East China is stable, with a strong basis before the end - of - month paper delivery. High - price transactions are limited. In the medium - term, high profits may lead to over - supply, and attention can be paid to short - selling opportunities [73]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX: The supply - demand is tight in the short - term, but with the PXN repair, some device maintenance may be postponed. The PX drive is limited, and it is expected to oscillate at a high level in the short - term, with the PX09 oscillating in the 6600 - 6900 range [81]. - PTA: The supply - demand is expected to weaken in July, and the basis has weakened. The absolute price is under pressure but supported by raw materials. It is recommended to short at the upper limit of the 4600 - 4900 range and conduct a rolling reverse spread for TA9 - 1 [81]. - Ethylene Glycol: The supply is increasing, and the supply - demand is turning to be loose. The short - term price is expected to oscillate. It is recommended to conduct a reverse spread for EG9 - 1 at high prices [81]. - Short - fiber: The supply - demand is weak. The absolute price is supported by raw materials, and the processing fee has been repaired to a limited extent. PF should be operated similarly to PTA, and the processing fee can be expanded at a low level [81]. - Bottle - chip: The supply - demand is expected to improve. The processing fee is bottoming out, and the absolute price follows the cost. It is recommended to operate PR similarly to PTA, conduct a positive spread for PR8 - 9 at low prices, and expand the processing fee at the lower limit of the 350 - 600 yuan/ton range [81]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs PVC and Caustic Soda - **Price Changes**: The price of East China calcium - carbide - based PVC increased by 0.4% on July 3 compared to July 2, while the price of East China ethylene - based PVC remained unchanged. The export profit of PVC increased by 147.2% from June 19 to June 26. The FOB price of caustic soda in East China decreased by 2.4% from June 19 to June 26, but the export profit increased by 61.3% [2][3]. - **Supply**: The caustic soda industry's operating rate increased by 1.2% from June 20 to June 27, and the PVC total operating rate increased by 0.1%. The profit of externally purchased calcium - carbide - based PVC increased by 2.2%, while the northwest integrated profit decreased by 20.5% [4]. - **Demand**: The operating rate of the alumina industry increased by 0.5% from June 20 to June 27, while the operating rates of the viscose staple fiber and printing and dyeing industries decreased [5]. The operating rates of PVC downstream products such as pipes and profiles decreased, and the pre - sales volume decreased by 2.9% [6]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of liquid caustic soda in East China factories and Shandong decreased, while the PVC upstream factory inventory decreased by 1.6%, and the total social inventory increased by 1.9% [6]. Methanol - **Price and Spread**: The closing prices of MA2601 and MA2509 increased on July 3 compared to July 2, with increases of 0.66% and 0.42% respectively. The MA91 spread decreased by 20.00%, and the Taicang basis decreased by 32.79% [10]. - **Inventory**: The methanol enterprise inventory, port inventory, and social inventory all increased, with increases of 3.14%, 0.47%, and 1.37% respectively [10]. - **Operating Rate**: The upstream domestic enterprise operating rate decreased by 3.19%, the downstream external - purchase MTO device operating rate increased by 1.28%, and the formaldehyde operating rate decreased by 1.95% [10]. LLDPE and PP - **Price and Spread**: The closing prices of L2601 remained unchanged, L2509 decreased by 0.05%, PP2601 increased by 0.18%, and PP2509 increased by 0.03% on July 3 compared to July 2. The L2509 - 2601 spread decreased by 15.38%, and the PP2509 - 2601 spread decreased by 25.00% [13]. - **Inventory**: The PE enterprise inventory decreased by 2.19%, the social inventory increased by 9.12%, the PP enterprise inventory decreased by 2.55%, and the PP trader inventory increased by 10.81% [13]. - **Operating Rate**: The PE device operating rate increased by 3.95%, the downstream weighted operating rate decreased by 0.24%, the PP device operating rate decreased by 0.4%, and the PP powder operating rate decreased by 1.3% [13]. Urea - **Price and Spread**: The futures prices of different contracts showed different changes on July 3 compared to July 2. The 01 - 05 contract spread decreased by 16.67%, the 05 - 09 contract spread increased by 17.24%, and the 09 - 01 contract spread decreased by 7.32% [15][16]. - **Inventory**: The domestic urea factory inventory decreased by 7.06%, and the port inventory increased by 14.70% on a weekly basis [19]. - **Production**: The domestic urea daily production remained unchanged, and the weekly production remained unchanged. The device maintenance loss increased by 12.53% on a weekly basis [19]. Crude Oil - **Price and Spread**: On July 4, Brent crude oil decreased by 0.45%, WTI increased by 0.19%, and SC increased by 0.66%. The Brent - WTI spread decreased by 7.22%, and the EFS decreased by 1.46% [77]. - **Product Price and Spread**: The prices of NYM RBOB and ICE Gasoil changed slightly, and the spreads of different contracts also showed different changes [77]. - **Crack Spread**: The crack spreads of various refined oils decreased to different degrees on July 4 compared to July 3 [77]. Styrene - **Upstream Price**: On July 3, Brent crude oil decreased by 0.4%, CFR Japan naphtha increased by 0.9%, and the prices of CFR Northeast Asia ethylene and CFR Korea pure benzene increased slightly [71]. - **Spot and Futures Price**: The East China spot price of styrene decreased by 0.1%, EB2508 increased by 0.5%, and EB2509 increased by 0.4%. The basis decreased by 14.4%, and the monthly spread increased by 6.2% [71]. - **Overseas Price and Import Profit**: The CFR China price of styrene increased by 0.7%, and the import profit decreased by 96.3% [72]. - **Operating Rate and Profit**: The domestic pure benzene comprehensive operating rate decreased by 2.9%, the styrene operating rate increased by 1.4%, and the profits of different products showed different changes [73]. - **Inventory**: The inventories of pure benzene, styrene, PS, EPS, and ABS all increased to different degrees [73]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Upstream Price**: On July 3, Brent crude oil decreased by 0.4%, CFR Japan naphtha increased by 0.9%, and the prices of CFR Northeast Asia ethylene and CFR China PX changed slightly [81]. - **Product Price and Cash Flow**: The prices of various polyester products such as POY, FDY, and DTY decreased to different degrees, and the cash flows also changed [81]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of Asian PX, Chinese PX, PTA, MEG, and polyester products all decreased to different degrees [81]. - **Inventory and Arrival Expectation**: The MEG port inventory decreased by 12.4%, and the arrival expectation increased by 141.9% [81].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Geopolitical risks have reignited, and oil prices have restarted their upward trend. The current fundamentals remain in a tight - balance, and it is not advisable to short - sell oil prices rashly even with the OPEC meeting approaching. Investors are advised to control risks and adopt a wait - and - see approach [2]. - For methanol, it has returned to its own fundamentals with low inventory and strong spot performance. However, the high valuation of methanol spot has compressed downstream profits. It is expected that imports in August will be limited, and it is difficult for ports to accumulate large - scale inventories before the 09 contract. The overall short - term contradiction is limited, and it is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities on dips [4]. - For urea, with more maintenance devices and falling domestic demand, it has entered a range - bound operation. Although exports are ongoing and port inventories are rising, domestic demand is entering the off - season. In the future, supply will decline, and demand and exports are expected to improve slightly. It is advisable to consider short - term long - position opportunities on dips [6]. - For rubber, NR and RU have shifted from a stagnant - rise to a decline. Bulls focus on potential production cuts, while bears are concerned about weak demand. Short - term trading should adopt a neutral approach, and a long - term bullish view can be maintained for the second half of the year. Attention should be paid to the band - trading opportunity of going long on RU2601 and shorting on RU2509 [10][12]. - For PVC, the cost of calcium carbide has decreased, and both supply and demand are weak. The main logic of the market is inventory reduction, and the fundamentals are under pressure. Although it has rebounded recently, it will still face pressure in the future [14]. - For styrene, the cost of pure benzene has increased, supply has risen, and demand is in the off - season. The short - term geopolitical impact has subsided, and the price is expected to be volatile and bearish [17]. - For polyethylene, the short - term contradiction has shifted from cost - driven decline to inventory reduction driven by high - maintenance. With no new production capacity planned in July, the price is expected to remain volatile [19]. - For polypropylene, the profit of Shandong refineries has rebounded, and the supply of propylene is expected to increase. Demand is in the off - season, and the price is expected to be bearish in June [20]. - For PX, the maintenance season has ended, and the load remains high. In the third quarter, PX is expected to continue to reduce inventories due to new PTA device production. After the geopolitical situation eases, it is advisable to consider long - position opportunities on dips following the trend of crude oil [22][23]. - For PTA, the load remains stable, and downstream load has decreased. In the future, supply is expected to decrease slightly, and demand is under slight pressure. After the geopolitical situation eases, it is advisable to consider long - position opportunities on dips following the trend of PX [24]. - For ethylene glycol, the supply load has decreased, and the downstream load is expected to decline from its high level. The inventory reduction at ports is expected to slow down. The fundamentals are weak, and it is advisable to consider short - position opportunities in the future [25]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Energy - **Crude Oil**: WTI主力原油期货收跌0.35美元，跌幅0.52%，报67.18美元；布伦特主力原油期货收跌0.30美元，跌幅0.43%，报68.85美元；INE主力原油期货收涨8.10元，涨幅1.63%，报506.3元[1]. - **Singapore ESG Oil Product Data**: Gasoline inventory decreased by 0.96 million barrels to 12.37 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 7.18%; diesel inventory decreased by 0.47 million barrels to 9.89 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 4.54%; fuel oil inventory increased by 0.88 million barrels to 23.38 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 3.91%; total refined oil inventory decreased by 0.55 million barrels to 45.65 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 1.18% [1]. Methanol - On July 3, the 09 contract rose 10 yuan/ton to 2414 yuan/ton, the spot price fell 5 yuan/ton, and the basis was + 46. It has low inventory and strong spot performance, but high spot valuation has compressed downstream profits. Imports in August are expected to be limited, and it is difficult for ports to accumulate large - scale inventories before the 09 contract. It is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities on dips [4]. Urea - On July 3, the 09 contract fell 2 yuan/ton to 1737 yuan/ton, the spot price rose 10 yuan/ton, and the basis was + 23. More maintenance devices have led to a decline in production, and domestic demand is weakening. Exports are ongoing, but domestic demand is entering the off - season. In the future, supply will decline, and demand and exports are expected to improve slightly. It is advisable to consider short - term long - position opportunities on dips [6]. Rubber - NR and RU have shifted from a stagnant - rise to a decline. Bulls believe that factors in Southeast Asia may lead to production cuts, while bears are concerned about weak demand due to a poor macro - outlook and the off - season. As of July 3, the operating rate of all - steel tires in Shandong was 63.73%, down 1.89 percentage points from last week; the operating rate of semi - steel tires was 70.04%, down 7.64 percentage points from last week. Short - term trading should adopt a neutral approach, and a long - term bullish view can be maintained for the second half of the year. Attention should be paid to the band - trading opportunity of going long on RU2601 and shorting on RU2509 [10][11][12]. PVC - The PVC09 contract fell 16 yuan to 4914 yuan, the spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4780 (+20) yuan/ton, the basis was - 134 (+36) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 110 (-11) yuan/ton. The cost of calcium carbide has decreased, the overall operating rate has decreased slightly, and downstream demand is weak. The main logic of the market is inventory reduction, and the fundamentals are under pressure. Although it has rebounded recently, it will still face pressure in the future [14]. Styrene - Spot prices have fallen, and futures prices have risen, with a weakening basis. The cost of pure benzene has increased, supply has risen, and demand is in the off - season. The short - term geopolitical impact has subsided, and the price is expected to be volatile and bearish [17]. Polyolefins Polyethylene - Futures prices have risen. After the end of the Iran - Israel conflict, crude oil prices have stabilized. Spot prices have fallen, and the valuation has limited downward space. Trader inventories have started to decline marginally, providing some support to prices. Demand is in the off - season, and the operating rate is declining. With no new production capacity planned in July, the price is expected to remain volatile [19]. Polypropylene - Futures prices have risen. The profit of Shandong refineries has rebounded, and the supply of propylene is expected to increase. Demand is in the off - season, and the price is expected to be bearish in June [20]. Polyester PX - The PX09 contract fell 50 yuan to 6740 yuan, the PX CFR fell 5 dollars to 849 dollars, and the basis was 259 (+7) yuan. The load in China and Asia has decreased. The maintenance season has ended, and the load remains high. In the third quarter, PX is expected to continue to reduce inventories due to new PTA device production. After the geopolitical situation eases, it is advisable to consider long - position opportunities on dips following the trend of crude oil [22][23]. PTA - The PTA09 contract fell 48 yuan/ton to 4746 yuan, the spot price in East China fell 35 yuan to 4890 yuan, and the basis was 127 (-20) yuan. The load remains stable, and downstream load has decreased. In the future, supply is expected to decrease slightly, and demand is under slight pressure. After the geopolitical situation eases, it is advisable to consider long - position opportunities on dips following the trend of PX [24]. Ethylene Glycol - The EG09 contract fell 11 yuan/ton to 4288 yuan, the spot price in East China rose 8 yuan to 4370 yuan, and the basis was 76 (+2) yuan. The supply load has decreased, and the downstream load is expected to decline from its high level. The inventory reduction at ports is expected to slow down. The fundamentals are weak, and it is advisable to consider short - position opportunities in the future [25].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Group 2: Report's Core View - The prices of most energy and chemical products are expected to fluctuate. For crude oil, due to macro - uncertainties and the fading of geopolitical premiums, it will continue to fluctuate pending the OPEC meeting's production increase decision. High - sulfur fuel oil may have a short - term rebound, but it is recommended to short the high - sulfur cracking spread on rallies. For asphalt, it is recommended to short the cracking spread on rallies. Polyester products like TA and EG are also expected to fluctuate. Rubber is expected to fluctuate weakly, and methanol and other products will maintain a fluctuating trend [1][3][4][5] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Thursday, WTI 8 - month contract closed down 0.45 dollars to 67 dollars/barrel, with a decline of 0.67%. Brent 9 - month contract closed down 0.31 dollars to 68.8 dollars/barrel, with a decline of 0.45%. SC2508 closed up 3.3 yuan/barrel to 507 yuan/barrel, with an increase of 0.66%. The US June non - farm payroll data exceeded expectations, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%. The Fed Chairman Powell said that a July rate cut is "still under consideration". With macro - uncertainties and the fading of geopolitical premiums, the oil price will continue to fluctuate pending the OPEC meeting's production increase decision [1] - **Fuel Oil**: On Thursday, the main fuel oil contract FU2509 on the SHFE closed up 1.05% to 2987 yuan/ton, and the low - sulfur fuel oil contract LU2509 closed up 0.89% to 3623 yuan/ton. As of July 2, the fuel oil inventory in Fujairah decreased by 139.1 million barrels (13.46%) week - on - week. The high - sulfur fundamentals are slightly stronger than the low - sulfur ones. High - sulfur prices may have a short - term rebound, but it is recommended to short the high - sulfur cracking spread on rallies. The domestic low - sulfur supply remains sufficient, and the internal - external price difference is expected to remain low [3] - **Asphalt**: On Thursday, the main asphalt contract BU2509 on the SHFE closed up 0.25% to 3588 yuan/ton. This week, the shipment volume of 54 domestic asphalt enterprises decreased by 14.3% week - on - week, and the capacity utilization rate of 69 modified asphalt enterprises decreased by 0.8% week - on - week. The pricing center may shift back to the north after the peak season in the north. It is recommended to short the cracking spread on rallies [3] - **Polyester**: TA509 closed down 1% at 4746 yuan/ton, EG2509 closed down 0.26% at 4288 yuan/ton, and PX 509 closed down 0.74% at 6740 yuan/ton. The downstream demand is weak, and the production and sales of polyester yarn are weak. TA and EG prices are expected to fluctuate [4] - **Rubber**: On Thursday, the main rubber contract RU2509 closed down 110 yuan/ton to 14015 yuan/ton. The tire production load decreased, the rubber inventory increased slightly, and the rubber price is expected to fluctuate weakly [5] - **Methanol**: With the recovery of Iranian plants, the subsequent imports will increase. The MTO profit is being compressed, and the short - term methanol price will maintain a fluctuating trend [5] - **Polyolefins**: The supply is at a high level but the increase is limited, the total inventory is slowly decreasing, and the price center moves with the cost [7] - **Polyvinyl Chloride**: As the downstream enters the off - season, the fundamentals are under pressure, but the arbitrage and hedging space is narrowing. The PVC price is expected to continue to fluctuate [7] 2. Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, and their changes for various energy and chemical products such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, etc. on July 3 and July 2, 2025 [9] 3. Market News - Iran's Foreign Minister said that Iran will continue to engage with the UN nuclear watchdog. The US June non - farm payroll data exceeded expectations, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, and the Fed Chairman Powell said that a July rate cut is "still under consideration" [11] 4. Chart Analysis 4.1 Main Contract Prices - The report presents the closing price charts of main contracts for various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc. [13][14][15] 4.2 Main Contract Basis - It shows the basis charts of main contracts for various products such as crude oil, fuel oil, etc. over a certain period [33][34][35] 4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads - The report provides the spread charts between different contracts for products like fuel oil, asphalt, etc. [45][46][50] 4.4 Inter - product Spreads - It includes the spread and ratio charts between different products such as crude oil internal - external markets, fuel oil high - low sulfur, etc. [61][63][65] 4.5 Production Profits - The report shows the cash - flow and profit charts for products like ethylene - based ethylene glycol and PP [70] 5. Team Member Introduction - The report introduces the members of the energy and chemical research team, including their positions, educational backgrounds, honors, and professional experiences [77][78][79]

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Group 1: Energy - Brent 09 contract rose 2.78%. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East around the Iran nuclear issue have heated up again, and the trade war risk has weakened. The theme of loose supply and demand in the crude oil market continues, and the supply - demand guidance is still negative [1] - Night - time oil prices rose 3% due to positive news of US - Vietnam tariffs. High - sulfur fuel oil (FU) is in a weak oscillation, while low - sulfur fuel oil (LU) is boosted in the short term [21] - Night - time oil prices rose 3%, and asphalt is expected to follow the upward trend. Supply and demand are expected to increase, and the de - stocking trend is expected to continue [22] - The 7 - month CP of liquefied petroleum gas was significantly lowered, and the market is in a weak oscillation [23] Group 2: Metals - Overnight, the international copper price led the rise at a high level. The market is trading the probability of a July interest rate cut. Short - term Shanghai copper's upward trend tests 81,000, and long - term high - level short - allocation is recommended [3] - Overnight, Shanghai aluminum oscillated at a high level. The social inventory of aluminum ingots increased slightly, and there is a risk of a phased correction [4] - Cast aluminum alloy follows the fluctuation of Shanghai aluminum. If the spread between the far - month contracts on the disk expands, consider a long - ADC12 and short - AL strategy [5] - The spot price of alumina is around 3,100 yuan, and the upward space is limited [6] - Overnight, the precious metals oscillated strongly. The market's expectation of an interest rate cut has increased, and attention is focused on the non - farm payrolls data [2] - Zinc has strong support at 22,000 yuan/ton in the short term, and a short - allocation strategy is recommended in the medium and long term [7] - Shanghai lead is consolidating above 17,000. The supply - demand contradiction is not prominent, and attention is paid to whether it can stand firm at 17,000 [8] - Shanghai nickel is oscillating at a high level in the rebound. Technically, it is at the end of the rebound, waiting for a short - selling opportunity [9] - Tin prices oscillated overnight. It is advisable to short - allocate the far - month contracts [10] Group 3: Building Materials and Chemicals - Multi - silicon futures' main contract rose to the daily limit. The short - term upward space depends on the implementation of supply - side regulation policies [12] - Industrial silicon futures prices rose strongly. Due to the interweaving of long and short themes, the market is expected to oscillate [13] - Night - time steel prices oscillated. Supply and demand in the steel market are both increasing, and the short - term is expected to remain strong [14] - Iron ore prices rose overnight. Supply is expected to decline, and the short - term trend is expected to follow the finished products and oscillate strongly [15] - Coke prices rose. There is an expectation of a price increase, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly [16] - Coking coal prices rose. Policy may reduce production, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly [17] - Manganese silicon prices rose. The inventory has decreased, but the upward pressure above 6,750 is large [18] - Silicon iron prices rose. Demand is okay, and the price is expected to oscillate strongly [19] - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is following the cost fluctuations in the short term and may oscillate at a low level in the long term. Caustic soda is strong in the short term but under pressure in the long term [28] - PX and PTA prices are in a weak oscillation. The supply - demand pattern may gradually become looser [29] - Ethylene glycol is continuing a small - scale rebound and is expected to oscillate at the bottom [30] Group 4: Agricultural Products - The USDA reports on soybeans are neutral. Domestic soybean meal is in a weak oscillation [35] - Soybean oil and palm oil prices rose. A long - allocation strategy on dips is recommended in the long term [36] - Canadian rapeseed prices rose. Domestic rapeseed products are expected to oscillate in the short term [37] - The price of domestic soybeans rebounded from a low level. Weather and policies need to be focused on in the short term [38] - Corn futures are in an oscillating trend. The supply rhythm affects the market [39] - Hog futures rose significantly. The rebound space is limited in the medium term, and policy support is expected in the long term [40] - Egg futures fell. Short - selling on rallies is recommended [41] - U.S. cotton prices rose. Domestic cotton inventory is expected to be tight, and buying on dips is recommended [42] - U.S. sugar is in a downward trend, and domestic sugar is expected to oscillate [43] - Apple futures are oscillating, and a short - selling strategy is recommended [44] - Wood futures are oscillating. Supply has some positive factors, but the price is still weak [45] - Pulp futures rose slightly. The inventory is still high year - on - year, and it is expected to oscillate at a low level [46] Group 5: Others - The freight rate of the container shipping index (European line) is expected to be stable in July. The progress of the Gaza negotiations may affect the far - month contracts [20] - Urea market supply and demand have improved marginally, and the short - term market is in a strong oscillation [24] - Methanol futures are expected to fluctuate narrowly in the short term [25] - Styrene prices are in a weak trend. Supply and demand support is insufficient [26] - Polypropylene and polyethylene are in a weak fundamental situation [27] - Glass futures rose significantly, but it is recommended to wait and see due to high inventory and weak demand [32] - Natural rubber supply is increasing, and inventories are rising. A rebound from an oversold position is possible [33] - Soda ash is strong in the short term, but the upward space is limited due to expected demand reduction [34] Group 6: Financial Markets - A - share market is in a weak oscillation. In the style configuration, technology and growth should be increased on the basis of dividend assets [47] - Treasury bond futures closed up across the board. Be aware of the risk of increased volatility in the short term [48]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views of the Reports Crude Oil - Overnight oil prices rose, driven by geopolitical events and trade progress, but fundamental factors restricted the increase. Iran's suspension of cooperation with the UN nuclear agency raised concerns about supply disruptions, and the US - Vietnam trade agreement boosted some demand expectations. However, OPEC+ planned production increases were digested, Saudi exports increased, US crude inventories unexpectedly rose, and gasoline demand was weak. The oil price broke through the previous trading range but lacked strong drivers, with a low probability of short - term unilateral trends. It is recommended to wait and see, with resistance levels for WTI at [67, 68], Brent at [69, 70], and SC at [510, 520]. Options can capture opportunities from increased volatility [2]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: Supply - demand is tight in the short term due to maintenance expectations, high downstream loads, and new PTA production plans. However, as PXN recovers, some maintenance may be postponed, and weak terminal demand may limit the rebound space. It is expected to fluctuate at a high level, with PX09 oscillating between 6600 - 6900 [6]. - **PTA**: In July, the maintenance of PTA devices is average, and new devices are stable. With expected downstream production cuts and weak terminal demand, supply - demand is turning loose. Although the low price is supported by raw materials, the absolute price is under pressure. TA is expected to oscillate between 4600 - 4900, with a short - position allocation at the upper edge of the range and a rolling reverse spread for TA9 - 1 [6]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Supply is increasing at home and abroad, and the supply - demand is gradually turning loose, with a possible inventory build - up from August to September. Domestic coal - based MEG plants are restarting, and overseas plants are also recovering. The price is expected to fluctuate, with the seller of option EG2509 - C - 4450 exiting and a reverse spread for EG9 - 1 at high prices [6]. - **Short Fibre**: The supply - demand is weak. Although short - term prices are supported by raw materials due to expected production cuts and limited inventory pressure, weak downstream demand restricts the repair space of processing fees. PF is similar to PTA in unilateral trading, and the processing fees can be expanded at low levels [6]. - **Bottle Chips**: In July, due to the peak consumption season and production cuts by some plants, the supply - demand is expected to improve, and the processing fees are bottoming out. The absolute price follows the cost. PR is similar to PTA in unilateral trading, with a positive spread for PR8 - 9 at low prices and attention to expanding processing fees at the lower edge of the 350 - 600 yuan/ton range [6]. Urea The increase in urea futures prices is mainly driven by improved demand expectations, including seasonal agricultural demand, marginal improvement in industrial demand, and positive market sentiment from export tenders. Although supply - side device maintenance provides some support, overall supply growth restricts the upside. The supply - demand may further improve, and the short - term price may have upward potential depending on the tender results [15]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Caustic Soda**: The supply - side optimization expectation boosts market sentiment. Fundamentally, the supply - demand contradiction is limited, but high profits lead to high production, and non - aluminum downstream is in the off - season. The price may rebound at a low level under strong macro sentiment, but the momentum depends on spot market follow - up [38]. - **PVC**: The supply - side optimization policy is beneficial in the long - term, but short - term supply - demand contradictions are still prominent. The real - estate demand is dragging, and overseas factors may affect exports. PVC has a fundamental basis for a rebound, but the near - term upside is limited, and the long - term effect depends on policy implementation [38]. Methanol Port inventory build - up, Iranian plant restarts, and MTO device shutdowns increase the pressure on port prices, and the port basis weakens rapidly. The inland market is affected by high production and weak demand in the off - season, but more maintenance plans in July will relieve some supply pressure. Overall, the price has limited upside and downside, and interval operations are recommended [41]. Styrene The pure benzene market first declined and then rebounded at a low level. The styrene market in East China was stable, with a strong basis price as the paper - cargo delivery approached. In the medium term, tariffs and subsidies may not drive terminal demand further. High styrene profits stimulate production, and supply - demand pressure may lead to valuation repair, which may rely on a decline in styrene prices. Attention should be paid to short - selling opportunities for styrene due to raw material resonance [51]. Polyolefins Cost - end valuation has recovered, but monomer prices are firm, squeezing the profit of the monomer - purchasing process. The supply of PP and PE is shrinking, with increasing PP maintenance losses and low PE import expectations, leading to continuous inventory reduction. Although the July balance sheet shows a de - stocking expectation, there is still overall pressure. In the short - term, support from de - stocking can be noted, and for PP, short positions can be considered when the price rebounds to the 7200 - 7300 range [55]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 3, Brent rose 2.00 to 69.11 dollars/barrel, WTI fell 0.19 to 67.26 dollars/barrel, and SC rose 10.50 to 509.00 yuan/barrel. Most spreads changed, with Brent - WTI increasing by 0.19 to 1.85 dollars/barrel [2]. - **Refined Oil**: NYM RBOB and NYM ULSD declined slightly, while ICE Gasoil rose 15.25 to 741.50 dollars/ton. The cracking spreads of some refined oils changed, with the US gasoline cracking spread falling 0.08 to 21.63 dollars/barrel [2]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Downstream Polyester Products**: On July 2, POY150/48, FDY150/96, and other prices mostly declined, while short - fiber and bottle - chip futures prices changed slightly [6]. - **PX - related**: CFR China PX declined, and PX - related spreads also changed, such as PX - crude oil and PX - naphtha [6]. - **PTA - related**: PTA prices and spreads changed, with the spot price falling and the basis weakening. The processing fees also decreased [6]. - **MEG - related**: MEG prices, inventory, and开工率 changed. The inventory decreased, and the开工 rate of some plants changed [6]. Urea - **Futures and Spot**: On July 2, futures prices rose, and spot prices in some regions changed slightly. The basis and spreads also had corresponding changes [10][11][14]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic urea daily production decreased, and the plant start - up rate decreased. The inventory in some areas decreased, and the number of enterprise orders decreased [15]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Spot and Futures**: On July 2, the prices of caustic soda and PVC spot and futures changed. For example, the price of SH2509 rose 33.0 to 2391.0 yuan/ton [33]. - **Supply and Demand**: The opening rates of caustic soda and PVC plants changed, and the inventory of some products changed. The downstream opening rates of caustic soda and PVC also had corresponding changes [36][37][38]. Methanol - **Prices and Spreads**: On July 2, MA2509 and MA2601 prices rose, and the basis and regional spreads changed. For example, the太仓 basis fell 95 to 61 [41]. - **Inventory and开工率**: Methanol inventory increased slightly, and the开工率 of upstream and downstream plants changed. The upstream enterprise start - up rate increased, while the downstream MTO device start - up rate decreased [41]. Styrene - **Upstream**: On July 2, the prices of Brent crude, CFR Japan naphtha, and other upstream raw materials changed. The pure benzene - naphtha and ethylene - naphtha spreads also changed [49]. - **Spot and Futures**: The styrene spot and futures prices declined, and the basis and month - spreads decreased [49]. - **Industry Chain**: The开工率 and profit of the styrene industry chain changed. For example, the styrene start - up rate increased, and the integrated profit increased significantly [51]. Polyolefins - **Futures and Spot**: On July 2, L2601, L2509, PP2601, and PP2509 prices rose, and the basis and month - spreads changed. The spot prices of some products also changed [55]. - **Supply and Demand**: The开工率 of PE and PP plants changed, and the inventory decreased. The downstream weighted开工率 of PE and PP also changed [55].

Group 1 - The rumor regarding Tangshan's sintering machine production cut of 30% from July 4 to 15 has been confirmed by approximately half of the steel mills, with a likelihood of confirmation from the remaining mills. Current production is 270,000 tons per day with a capacity utilization rate of 83%, which may drop to 70% under the new policy, resulting in a reduction of 30,000 tons per day [1] - In the Ordos region, most coal mines are maintaining stable production, with some previously reduced or shut down mines gradually resuming operations, leading to a recovery in overall coal supply [1] - India's palm oil imports surged by 61% month-on-month in June, reaching 953,000 tons, the highest level in 11 months, while total edible oil imports increased by 30% to 1,530,000 tons, marking a seven-month high [1] Group 2 - As of July 2, 2025, China's methanol port inventory totaled 673,700 tons, an increase of 3,200 tons from the previous period, with East China seeing an increase of 13,500 tons and South China experiencing a decrease of 10,300 tons [2] - The Indonesian government plans to shorten the mining quota (RKAB) duration from three years to one year to improve industry governance and better control coal and mineral supplies [2] - Monitoring by the National Grain and Oil Information Center indicates that soybean procurement for August shipping is nearly complete, with September shipping at nearly 50% and no purchases for October to December shipping, highlighting the need to monitor future purchases and import arrivals of soybeans [2]