1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the analyzed energy and chemical products, including crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and PVC, are rated as "volatile" [1][2][4][6]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The geopolitical situation in Venezuela has led to short - term fluctuations in crude oil prices. OPEC and non - OPEC countries' production plans and Venezuela's actual supply situation will affect the oil market. Overall, short - term downside risks for oil prices are limited [1]. - The fuel oil market is under pressure due to sufficient supply. High - sulfur fuel oil has some demand support, while low - sulfur fuel oil demand is weak. Both high - and low - sulfur fuel oil prices are expected to follow oil price fluctuations [2]. - The asphalt market has bottom support from raw materials and supply, but there is uncertainty in future raw material supply. Prices are expected to stabilize and strengthen [4]. - The rubber market is affected by factors such as heavy - truck sales and overseas production. With minor fundamental contradictions, rubber prices are expected to fluctuate [4]. - The methanol market has a supply - demand balance. A decline in Iranian shipments will support prices, while compressed MTO device profits may put pressure on prices. It is expected to maintain a low - level, strong - side fluctuation [6]. - The polyolefin market has a supply reduction in January and a demand recovery in the first half of the month. However, inventory is expected to increase in the second half of the month, so prices will fluctuate at the bottom [7]. - The PVC market has high - level supply, weak domestic demand, and a weak - reality, strong - expectation structure. Price increases are limited, and it is expected to fluctuate at the bottom [8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Monday, oil prices rose. WTI February contract closed up $0.10 to $58.32 per barrel, Brent March contract closed up $1.01 to $61.76 per barrel, and SC2602 closed up 1.3 yuan to 428.1 yuan per barrel. OPEC and 8 major non - OPEC countries will maintain the production plan and pause production increases in February and March. Venezuela has large oil reserves, but short - term supply has increased marginally, and medium - term uncertainty remains. Overall, short - term downside risks for oil prices are limited [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Monday, the main fuel oil contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange declined. Singapore's fuel oil supply is expected to be sufficient in January - February, with high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil supply increasing. High - sulfur fuel oil demand is strong, while low - sulfur fuel oil demand is weak. The market is under pressure, and prices are expected to follow oil price fluctuations [2]. - **Asphalt**: On Monday, the main asphalt contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. Diluted asphalt port arrivals are stable in the short term, but there is uncertainty in future raw material supply. With winter - storage contracts supporting the bottom, asphalt prices are expected to stabilize and strengthen [4]. - **Rubber**: On Monday, rubber - related contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. In December 2025, China's heavy - truck sales decreased by about 16% month - on - month but increased by about 13% year - on - year. Indonesia's rubber exports increased. With minor fundamental contradictions, rubber prices are expected to fluctuate [4]. - **Methanol**: On Monday, methanol - related prices were reported. In January, domestic production is expected to increase slightly, and imports will decline. Demand has certain support. Iranian shipments decline will support prices, while compressed MTO device profits may put pressure on prices. It is expected to maintain a low - level, strong - side fluctuation [6]. - **Polyolefins**: On Monday, polyolefin - related prices were reported. In January, supply will decrease slightly, and demand will recover in the first half of the month but weaken in the second half. Inventory is expected to increase in the second half of the month, and prices will fluctuate at the bottom [7]. - **PVC**: On Monday, PVC market prices in different regions showed narrow fluctuations. Supply remains high, domestic demand slows, and there is a weak - reality, strong - expectation structure. Price increases are limited, and it is expected to fluctuate at the bottom [8]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides data on the basis of various energy and chemical products, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, methanol, urea, linear low - density polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. It shows spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, price changes, and the position of the latest basis rate in historical data [9]. 3.3 Market News - US President Trump stated that US investment in Venezuela's oil industry is a key goal, and the US embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in effect. OPEC and 8 major non - OPEC countries will maintain the production plan and pause production increases in February and March to stabilize the oil market [11]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: The report presents historical price charts of main contracts for various energy and chemical products from 2021 - 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, LPG, PTA, ethylene glycol, etc. [13][14][15]. - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: It shows historical basis charts of main contracts for various products, such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, ethylene glycol, PP, etc. [30][34][35]. - **4.3 Inter - contract Spreads**: The report provides charts of inter - contract spreads for different products, including fuel oil, asphalt, PTA, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, natural rubber, etc. [42][44][48]. - **4.4 Inter - product Spreads**: It presents charts of inter - product spreads, such as crude oil's internal - external spread, B - W spread, fuel oil's high - low sulfur spread, fuel oil/asphalt ratio, etc. [59][61][63]. - **4.5 Production Profits**: The report shows production profit charts for LLDPE and PP [68]. 3.5 Research Team Member Introduction - The report introduces the members of the energy and chemical research team, including Deputy Director Zhong Meiyan, Research Director Du Bingqin, Natural Rubber/Polyester Analyst Di Yilin, and Methanol/Propylene/Pure Benzene PE/PP/PVC Analyst Peng Haibo, along with their educational backgrounds, honors, and work experiences [72][73][74]. 3.6 Contact Information - The company's address is in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, with a phone number, fax number, customer service hotline, and postal code provided [77].

国泰君安期货·能源化工 燃料油、低硫燃料油周度报告 国泰君安期货研究所·梁可方 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0019111 日期：2026年1月4日 Guotai Junan Futures all rights reserved, please do not reprint CONTENTS 本周观点总结 01 供应 02 需求 03 库存 04 价格及价差 05 炼厂开工 全球炼厂检修 国内炼厂产量与商品量 国内外燃料油需求数据 全球燃料油现货库存 亚太区域现货FOB价格 欧洲区域现货FOB价格 美国地区燃料油现货价格 纸货与衍生品价格 燃料油现货价差 全球燃料油裂解价差 全球燃料油纸货月差 进出口 06 国内燃料油进出口数据 全球高硫燃料油进出口数据 全球低硫燃料油进出口数据 Special report on Guotai Junan Futures 2 综述 1 本周燃料油、低硫燃料油观点：短期存在大幅上涨可能性 观点 前期燃料油市场价格小幅反弹，波动仍然较为有限。高硫方面，仅从基本面看，中东稳定的高硫出口和船燃淡季将对价格形成利空影响，但由 于假日期间美国与委内瑞拉的地缘冲突瞬间升级，鉴于委内瑞拉是全球 ...

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

Oil Market - Oil prices experienced a slight decline, with WTI February contract closing at $57.95 per barrel, down 0.22%, and Brent February contract at $61.92 per barrel, down 0.03% [2][13] - The total number of active oil and gas drilling rigs in the U.S. increased by 1 to 546, the highest since December 12, but still down 43 rigs year-on-year, a decrease of 7.3% [2][13] - India's crude oil imports from Russia are expected to drop to around 1.1 million barrels per day in December, marking a three-year low for Russian oil shipments to India by 2025 [2][13] Fuel Oil - The main contract for fuel oil on the Shanghai Futures Exchange remained stable at 2473 yuan/ton, while low-sulfur fuel oil fell by 0.23% to 2977 yuan/ton [3][14] - The first batch of low-sulfur fuel oil export tax rebate quotas for 2026 is set at 8 million tons, unchanged from the previous year [3][14] - The low-sulfur fuel oil market structure remains stable, with high-sulfur fuel oil also supported by increased sales of marine fuel oil [3][14] Asphalt - The main asphalt contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose by 1.47% to 3038 yuan/ton, with stable port arrivals of diluted asphalt [4][15] - Domestic refineries are not expected to be affected by geopolitical events in January, although production is slightly increasing [4][15] - Demand in southern regions remains strong, while northern regions face higher shipping pressures [4][15] Rubber - The main rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 5 yuan/ton to 15670 yuan/ton, while NR main contract rose by 25 yuan/ton to 12690 yuan/ton [5][17] - The overseas production season is expected to last over a month, with raw material prices still supported [5][17] - Downstream tire demand is weakening, leading to a forecast of price fluctuations for rubber [5][17] PX, PTA, and MEG - TA605 closed at 5144 yuan/ton, up 0.43%, while EG2605 closed at 3847 yuan/ton, up 0.79% [6][18] - PX futures closed at 7316 yuan/ton, up 0.63%, with spot prices at $894/ton [6][18] - The polyester production load is expected to decline further due to reduced production plans from major manufacturers [6][18] Methanol - Methanol prices in Taicang were at 2182 yuan/ton, with CFR China prices between $249-$253/ton [7][19] - The shutdown of Iranian facilities is expected to reduce imports in January, while port inventories are anticipated to recover [7][19] - The balance between supply and demand is expected to keep methanol prices stable [7][19] Polyolefins - Mainstream prices for polypropylene in East China are between 6150-6300 yuan/ton, with production margins for various methods showing negative values [8][20] - Supply is expected to remain high, while demand is weakening, leading to a forecast of low price fluctuations [8][20] - The overall market for polyolefins is driven by weak fundamentals, with significant pressure on inventory transfer to downstream [8][20] PVC - PVC prices in East China showed slight fluctuations, with prices for different grades ranging from 4470-4650 yuan/ton [9][21] - Supply remains high while domestic demand is slowing, leading to a bearish outlook for PVC prices [9][21] - The market is characterized by a weak reality and strong expectations, limiting upward price movement [9][21] Urea - Urea futures prices showed a slight increase, with the main contract closing at 1743 yuan/ton, up 0.46% [10][22] - Supply levels are declining due to equipment failures, while demand sentiment is improving [10][22] - The market is expected to remain stable with limited fluctuations in supply and demand [10][22] Soda Ash - Soda ash futures prices increased, with the main contract closing at 1213 yuan/ton, up 2.19% [11][23] - The industry is experiencing a decline in operating rates due to increased maintenance and failures [11][23] - Demand remains weak, but external macroeconomic factors are providing some support to prices [11][23] Glass - Glass futures prices showed a strong increase, with the main contract closing at 1087 yuan/ton, up 3.23% [12][24] - The supply of glass is expected to decrease as production lines are being shut down for maintenance [12][24] - Demand is gradually improving, but the overall market remains cautious due to weak end-user demand [12][24]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - The prices of various energy and chemical commodities are expected to fluctuate. Crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, polyester, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and polyvinyl chloride are all forecasted to maintain an oscillatory trend [1][2]. - The uncertainty in the Middle - East geopolitical situation and the US military strikes in Nigeria may impact the oil market. The increase in US oil inventories and the decrease in refinery processing volume also affect the oil price trend [1]. - The supply and demand fundamentals of different energy and chemical products vary. For example, low - sulfur fuel oil supply is sufficient, while high - sulfur fuel oil has some support; asphalt supply and demand are in a state of short - term stability and long - term uncertainty [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Monday, oil prices rose. WTI February contract closed up $1.34 to $58.08 per barrel, a 2.36% increase; Brent February contract closed up $1.30 to $61.94 per barrel, a 2.14% increase. SC2602 night - session closed at 436.9 yuan/barrel, up 1.3 yuan/barrel, a 0.3% increase. Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East and military strikes in Nigeria raised concerns about supply, but the increase in US inventories and the decrease in refinery processing volume also had an impact. With the New Year's Day holiday approaching, the market trading was light, and oil prices were expected to continue to fluctuate [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Monday, the main fuel oil contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange declined. The low - sulfur fuel oil market structure remained stable, and high - sulfur fuel oil had some support. Singapore was expected to receive more low - sulfur blending components, increasing local inventories. The short - term absolute prices of FU and LU might follow the oil price, and the increase in FU warehouse receipts might put additional pressure on the market [2]. - **Asphalt**: On Monday, the main asphalt contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. The arrival of diluted asphalt in ports was stable in the short term, and domestic refinery raw material supply in January was not affected by the US - Venezuela geopolitical event. Supply was expected to increase slightly at the end of the year but decrease in January. The demand in the southern region still had a tail - end effect, while in the north, it was mainly for stocking. The short - term asphalt price might follow the oil price and be relatively stronger than crude oil and fuel oil [2]. - **Polyester**: TA605 and EG2605 prices declined on Monday. PX futures and spot prices also fell. The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak. Some polyester plants had device maintenance plans, and the MEG port inventory increased. The PX market was in a game between reality and expectation, and the ethylene glycol price was expected to oscillate after a rebound [2][4]. - **Rubber**: On Monday, the main rubber contracts declined. The inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao increased. The precipitation in the producing areas eased, and the peak - production season overseas had about one more month. The raw material price had some support, but the downstream tire demand weakened. The rubber price was expected to oscillate [4][6]. - **Methanol**: On Monday, the methanol spot prices in different regions were reported. The Iranian device shutdown would lead to a decline in arrivals in January, but the MTO device load also decreased. The port inventory increased as the unloading speed recovered. Methanol was expected to maintain a bottom - oscillating trend [6]. - **Polyolefins**: On Monday, the prices of polyolefin products were given. The supply would remain at a high level, and the downstream demand was weakening. The polyolefin market was expected to maintain a low - level oscillating trend [6]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: On Monday, the PVC market prices in different regions increased. The supply was at a high - level oscillation, and the domestic demand slowed down. The PVC market was a weak - reality and strong - expectation structure, and the price was expected to maintain a bottom - oscillating trend [7]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis data of various energy and chemical products on December 29, 2025 and December 26, 2025, including spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, price changes, and the quantile of the latest basis rate in historical data [8]. 3.3 Market News - US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met in Florida to discuss a proposed Russia - Ukraine "peace agreement", but they did not reach an agreement on key issues such as territory and economic reconstruction. Russia planned to re - evaluate its position in the peace talks [10]. - The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that US crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories increased last week. As of December 19, US crude inventory increased by 405,000 barrels to 424.822 million barrels, and the inventory at the Cushing delivery center increased by 707,000 barrels to 21.57 million barrels. The refinery processing volume decreased by 212,000 barrels per day, and the refinery capacity utilization rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 94.6%. US crude production decreased by 18,000 barrels per day to 13.83 million barrels per day [10]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: The report shows the closing price charts of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, LPG, PTA, ethylene glycol, short - fiber, LLDPE, polypropylene, PVC, methanol, styrene, 20 - number rubber, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, European - line container shipping, and p - xylene [12][13][14][18][20][22][25][26][27]. - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: The report presents the basis charts of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025, such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, natural rubber, 20 - number rubber, p - xylene, synthetic rubber, and bottle - chip [29][34][35][37][38][39]. - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Price Spreads**: The report provides the price spread charts of inter - period contracts of various energy and chemical products, including fuel oil, asphalt, European - line container shipping index, PTA, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, and natural rubber [40][42][46][49][51][53][55]. - **4.4 Inter - variety Price Spreads**: The report shows the price spread and ratio charts of inter - variety contracts of various energy and chemical products, such as crude oil internal - external market, crude oil B - W, fuel oil high - low sulfur, fuel oil/asphalt, BU/SC, ethylene glycol - PTA, PP - LLDPE, and natural rubber - 20 - number rubber [57][59][68]. - **4.5 Production Profit**: The report presents the production profit charts of LLDPE and PP [65].

国泰君安期货·能源化工 燃料油、低硫燃料油周度报告 国泰君安期货研究所·梁可方 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0019111 日期：2025年12月28日 Guotai Junan Futures all rights reserved, please do not reprint CONTENTS 本周观点总结 01 供应 02 需求 03 库存 04 价格及价差 05 炼厂开工 全球炼厂检修 国内炼厂产量与商品量 国内外燃料油需求数据 全球燃料油现货库存 亚太区域现货FOB价格 欧洲区域现货FOB价格 美国地区燃料油现货价格 纸货与衍生品价格 燃料油现货价差 全球燃料油裂解价差 全球燃料油纸货月差 进出口 06 国内燃料油进出口数据 全球高硫燃料油进出口数据 全球低硫燃料油进出口数据 Special report on Guotai Junan Futures 2 综述 1 本周燃料油、低硫燃料油观点：盘面反弹，关注供应端变化 | | 本周燃料油市场价格小幅反弹，波动仍然较为有限。高硫方面，中东出口量维持高位，同时，一月份船燃市场将逐步转入传统淡季，高硫价格 | | --- | --- | | | 预计难有持续性 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The oil market is expected to remain in a state of surplus in 2026, with prices likely to continue oscillating during the holiday period [1]. - The fuel oil market shows a slight strengthening in the low - sulfur segment and some support in the high - sulfur segment. Short - term prices of FU and LU are likely to fluctuate with oil prices, and the crack spread may remain stable and rise [1][3]. - The asphalt price is supported by cost but has weak terminal demand. The downward price space is limited, and it may fluctuate with oil prices and be relatively stronger than crude oil and fuel oil [3]. - In the polyester market, the upstream PX and TA have positive expectations for the 2026 supply - demand pattern, but the demand is in the off - season, and the price rebound space is limited. The ethylene glycol price may face pressure due to high domestic production and potential over - supply [3][5]. - The rubber price is expected to oscillate due to factors such as the end of the domestic production season, increased overseas supply, and weak downstream demand [5]. - The methanol price is likely to maintain bottom - level oscillations due to factors such as the decline in Iranian supply and the weakening of MTO demand [7]. - The polyolefin market has weak fundamental drivers and large inventory transfer pressure, and is expected to show an oscillating performance [7]. - The PVC price is expected to approach bottom - level oscillations due to high - level supply oscillations and weak domestic demand [8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Viewpoints - **Crude Oil**: On Thursday, WTI and Brent crude oil futures were closed for the Christmas holiday. SC2602 closed at 444.7 yuan/barrel, up 1.7 yuan/barrel or 0.38%. Russia's oil and condensate production in 2025 was about the same as in 2024, around 516 million tons or 10.32 million barrels per day. The global oil market is balanced, and the OPEC+ mechanism is effective. ING believes there will be an oil surplus in 2026, and the oil price is expected to oscillate during the holiday [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Thursday, the main fuel oil contract FU2603 rose 0.61% to 2489 yuan/ton, and the low - sulfur fuel oil contract LU2603 rose 0.33% to 3016 yuan/ton. As of December 24, the Fujeirah fuel oil inventory decreased by 2.247 million barrels (17.38%) week - on - week. The low - sulfur market strengthened slightly, and the high - sulfur market had some support. The arrival volume of low - sulfur fuel oil from the Western market may decline in December, and the supply in Asia may be sufficient from January to February. The high - sulfur market has good downstream demand support. Short - term prices may fluctuate with oil prices, and the crack spread may rise [1][3]. - **Asphalt**: On Thursday, the main asphalt contract BU2602 rose 0.17% to 2995 yuan/ton. The domestic asphalt production in January 2026 is expected to be 2 million tons, a decrease of 7.3% month - on - month and 12.1% year - on - year. The weekly shipment increased by 15.4%, and the capacity utilization rate of modified asphalt enterprises decreased by 0.6% month - on - month but increased by 0.8% year - on - year. The cost is supported due to the tense US - Venezuela relationship, but the terminal demand is weak. The price downward space is limited, and it may fluctuate with oil prices [3]. - **Polyester**: TA605 closed at 5152 yuan/ton, up 1.14%; EG2605 closed at 3818 yuan/ton, unchanged. The PX futures contract 603 closed at 7358 yuan/ton, up 0.88%. The polyester production and sales in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are weak. A 3.6 - million - ton PTA plant in East China reduced its load, and a 2.2 - million - ton plant restarted. The ethylene glycol start - up load in mainland China is 72.15% (up 0.18% week - on - week), and the polyester load is around 89.7%. The demand is in the off - season, and the price rebound space is limited [3][5]. - **Rubber**: On Thursday, the main rubber contract RU2605 rose 80 yuan/ton to 15730 yuan/ton, and the NR contract rose 80 yuan/ton to 12695 yuan/ton, while the butadiene rubber BR contract fell 110 yuan/ton to 11285 yuan/ton. Thailand's natural rubber and mixed rubber exports increased by 4.6% year - on - year in the first 11 months, and exports to China increased by 24%. The rubber price followed the rise of the macro - commodity sentiment. The domestic production season ended, overseas supply is expected to increase, and the downstream demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate [5]. - **Methanol**: On Thursday, the Taicang spot price was 2145 yuan/ton. Domestic maintenance devices are running stably, and the production is oscillating at a high level. Iranian supply remains low. The Ningbo Fude device is under maintenance, and the MTO device start - up rate in East China has decreased. The inventory may fluctuate, and the price is expected to maintain bottom - level oscillations [7]. - **Polyolefins**: On Thursday, the East China拉丝 price was 6050 - 6250 yuan/ton. The production profit of various types of polyolefins is negative. The supply will remain at a high level, and the downstream orders and start - up rate are weakening. The market is expected to oscillate [7]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: On Thursday, the East China PVC market held firm, the North China market declined slightly, and the South China market had individual price increases. Some plants plan to reduce their loads this week, and the production is expected to decline slightly. The domestic real - estate construction will slow down, and the demand for pipes and profiles will also decline. The price is expected to approach bottom - level oscillations [8]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis data of various energy - chemical varieties, including spot price, futures price, basis, basis rate, price changes, and the position of the latest basis rate in historical data [9]. 3.3 Market News - Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia's oil and condensate production in 2025 was about the same as in 2024, around 516 million tons or 10.32 million barrels per day. Russia will continue to work within the OPEC+ framework, and the global oil market is balanced [11]. - US Coast Guard is unable to seize an oil tanker related to Venezuela due to a shortage of professional staff and will wait for more personnel to arrive [11]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: The report presents the closing price charts of the main contracts of various energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, LPG, PTA, ethylene glycol, and others [13][14][15][16][18][19][21][22][23][24][26][28]. - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: The report shows the basis charts of the main contracts of various energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, ethylene glycol, and others [32][35][36][38][40][42]. - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spread**: The report provides the spread charts of inter - period contracts of various energy - chemical products, including fuel oil, asphalt, PTA, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, natural rubber, and other contracts [44][45][46][47][50][51][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60]. - **4.4 Inter - variety Spread**: The report presents the spread and ratio charts of different varieties of energy - chemical products, such as crude oil internal and external spreads, fuel oil high - low sulfur spreads, and the ratio of fuel oil to asphalt [61][63][64][65]. - **4.5 Production Profit**: The report shows the production profit charts of LLDPE and PP [68][69]. 3.5 Team Member Introduction - The research team includes members such as Zhong Meiyan (Assistant Director and Energy - Chemical Director), Du Bingqin (Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Fuel Oil, Asphalt, and Shipping Analyst), Di Yilin (Natural Rubber/Polyester Analyst), and Peng Haibo (Methanol/Propylene/Pure Benzene, PE/PP/PVC Analyst), with their respective educational backgrounds, honors, and work experiences introduced [73][74][75][76].

Oil Market - WTI and Brent crude oil futures closed higher, with SC2602 at 444.7 CNY/barrel, up 1.7 CNY/barrel, a 0.38% increase [12] - Russia's oil and condensate production is expected to remain stable at approximately 516 million tons, or about 10.32 million barrels per day, for 2024 [12] - ING forecasts an oil surplus exceeding 2 million barrels per day by 2026 due to OPEC+ gradually lifting supply cuts [12] Fuel Oil - The main contract for fuel oil FU2603 rose by 0.61% to 2489 CNY/ton, while low-sulfur fuel oil LU2603 increased by 0.33% to 3016 CNY/ton [13] - Fujairah fuel oil inventory decreased by 2.247 million barrels (17.38%) to 10.681 million barrels [13] - The low-sulfur fuel oil market is expected to see a decline in imports from Western markets for the first time in three months, providing some support [13] Asphalt - The main contract for asphalt BU2602 increased by 0.17% to 2995 CNY/ton [14] - Domestic asphalt production is projected to be 2 million tons in January 2026, a decrease of 15.8 thousand tons (7.3%) month-on-month [14] - Despite strong cost support due to geopolitical tensions, weak terminal demand is hindering refinery shipments [14] Rubber - The main contract for rubber RU2605 rose by 80 CNY/ton to 15730 CNY/ton, while NR main contract also increased by 80 CNY/ton to 12695 CNY/ton [15] - Thailand's natural rubber exports totaled 4 million tons in the first 11 months, a year-on-year increase of 4.6% [15] - Domestic rubber production is entering a cessation period, with expectations of continued raw material price declines [15] PX & PTA & MEG - TA605 closed at 5152 CNY/ton, up 1.14%, while PX futures closed at 7358 CNY/ton, up 0.88% [16] - The operating rate for ethylene glycol in mainland China is at 72.15%, a slight increase of 0.18% [16] - Demand is in a seasonal downturn, with limited price support expected for PX and TA [16] Methanol - Methanol prices in Taicang are at 2145 CNY/ton, with CFR China prices ranging from 246 to 250 USD/ton [17] - Domestic production remains stable at high levels, while Iranian supply is low [17] - The overall demand for methanol is expected to weaken, leading to price stability at the bottom [17] Polyolefins - Mainstream prices for polypropylene in East China are between 6050 and 6250 CNY/ton, with production margins negative across various production methods [18] - PE prices have decreased compared to last week, with HDPE at 7011 CNY/ton, down 177 CNY/ton [18] - Overall, the polyolefin market is expected to maintain a volatile performance due to weak fundamentals [18] PVC - PVC prices in East China are stable, with prices for calcium carbide method ranging from 4440 to 4580 CNY/ton [19] - Domestic real estate construction is expected to slow down, leading to a gradual decrease in demand for pipes and profiles [19] - The overall market is expected to remain weak, with prices stabilizing at the bottom [19] Urea - Urea futures prices are stable, with the main contract closing at 1740 CNY/ton, a 0.46% increase [20] - The industry daily production is at 193,200 tons, with a slight increase of 130 tons [20] - Market expectations for January's pricing results and export policy changes are influencing price stability [20] Soda Ash - Soda ash futures prices are stable, with the main contract closing at 1184 CNY/ton, a 0.51% increase [21] - Industry operating rates and production have decreased, while inventory levels are also declining [21] - The market is entering a phase of negotiation, with both supply and demand showing signs of decline [21] Glass - Glass futures prices are stable, with the main contract closing at 1047 CNY/ton, a 0.38% increase [22] - The average price of float glass in the domestic market is 1076 CNY/ton, showing a slight decrease [22] - The market is experiencing a balance of supply and demand, with limited driving forces for price movements [22]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the industry investment rating in the provided content. 2. Core Views of the Report - All the analyzed energy - chemical products are expected to show an oscillatory trend, including crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, polyester, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and polyvinyl chloride [1][2][4][6][7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Tuesday, oil prices continued to rise. WTI February contract closed up $0.37 to $58.38 per barrel (0.64% increase), Brent February contract closed up $0.31 to $62.38 per barrel (0.50% increase), and SC2602 closed at 442.3 yuan per barrel, up 0.6 yuan per barrel (0.14% increase). The total number of oil and gas rigs increased by 3 to 545, but was still 44 less than the same period last year (7.5% decrease). The US Q3 GDP growth was higher than expected, and geopolitical factors led to a slight increase in oil prices. With the Christmas holiday approaching, trading volume will be light [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Tuesday, the main fuel oil contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. In November, China's bonded marine fuel oil exports increased month - on - month but decreased year - on - year, while imports increased significantly month - on - month but decreased year - on - year. The low - sulfur fuel oil market structure strengthened slightly, and the high - sulfur fuel oil market had some support. The arrival of low - sulfur fuel oil from the Western market is expected to decline in December, but may rebound in January [2]. - **Asphalt**: On Tuesday, the main asphalt contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. Affected by the tense relationship between the US and Venezuela, the cost of asphalt was strongly supported, but terminal demand was weak, and refinery shipments were blocked. Considering limited supply increase and low inventory, the downward price space is limited [2]. - **Polyester**: TA605 rose 0.83%, EG2605 fell 3%. PX futures rose 0.61%. Polyester production cuts are being implemented, demand is in the off - season, and the demand for raw materials has decreased. It is expected that PX and TA prices will rebound in the short term, but the rebound space is limited, and the upward pressure on ethylene glycol prices is high [4]. - **Rubber**: On Tuesday, the main rubber contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange showed mixed performance. In November, EU passenger car sales increased, and global natural rubber production and consumption decreased. Domestic rubber production entered the off - season, overseas raw material supply is expected to increase, downstream demand weakened at the end of the year, and tire inventory continued to accumulate. It is expected that rubber prices will oscillate [4][6]. - **Methanol**: On Tuesday, methanol prices showed different trends in different regions. The domestic production of methanol was at a high level, and Iranian supply was low. The demand from MTO devices decreased. It is expected that methanol prices will oscillate at the bottom [6]. - **Polyolefins**: On Tuesday, polyolefin prices showed different trends. Supply will remain high, and downstream orders and production started to weaken. It is expected that polyolefins will show an oscillatory and weakening trend [6][7]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: On Tuesday, PVC prices in East, North, and South China increased. Some devices are planned to reduce production this week, and domestic real - estate construction will slow down, leading to a decline in the demand for pipes and profiles. It is expected that PVC prices will oscillate at the bottom [7]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis data of various energy - chemical products on December 23, 2025, including spot price, futures price, basis, basis rate, and their changes compared with the previous day, as well as the quantile of the latest basis rate in historical data [8]. 3.3 Market News - The US Q3 GDP grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% quarter - on - quarter, higher than Q2 and market expectations, mainly due to increased consumer spending, exports, and government spending [11]. - The US will keep the oil on the seized tanker, which may be sold or used for strategic reserves. Although Venezuela's exports are threatened, its oil exports are still higher than recent levels [11]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: The report presents the closing price charts of main contracts of various energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, LPG, PTA, ethylene glycol, short - fiber, LLDPE, polypropylene, PVC, methanol, styrene, 20 - grade rubber, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, European container shipping, p - xylene, and bottle chips [13][14][15][16][18][19][21][23][25][27][30]. - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: The report shows the basis charts of main contracts of various energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, natural rubber, 20 - grade rubber, p - xylene, synthetic rubber, and bottle chips [31][32][33][36][37][39][42][43]. - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads**: The report provides the spread charts of inter - period contracts of various energy - chemical products, including fuel oil, asphalt, European container shipping index, PTA, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, and natural rubber [44][45][47][51][54][57][59]. - **4.4 Inter - product Spreads**: The report shows the spread and ratio charts of different products, including crude oil internal and external spreads, crude oil B - W spreads, fuel oil high - low sulfur spreads, fuel oil/asphalt ratio, BU/SC ratio, ethylene glycol - PTA spread, PP - LLDPE spread, and natural rubber - 20 - grade rubber spread [61][63][65][71]. - **4.5 Production Profits**: The report presents the production profit charts of LLDPE and PP [68]. 3.5 Team Member Introduction - **Zhong Meiyan**: Assistant Director and Energy - Chemical Director of Everbright Futures Research Institute, with over a decade of experience in futures derivatives market research, has won multiple awards [73]. - **Du Bingqin**: Analyst of crude oil, natural gas, fuel oil, asphalt, and shipping at Everbright Futures Research Institute, with rich research experience and multiple awards [74]. - **Di Yilin**: Analyst of natural rubber and polyester at Everbright Futures Research Institute, with relevant research achievements and media exposure [75]. - **Peng Haibo**: Analyst of methanol, propylene, pure benzene, PE, PP, and PVC at Everbright Futures Research Institute, with industry experience and relevant awards [76].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Bullish: Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Lithium Carbonate [1] - Bearish: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, No. 05 Contract of Rapeseed Oil, Benzene Ethylene [1] - Neutral (Oscillation): Stock Index, Treasury Bond, Alumina, Zinc, Industrial Silicon, Polysilicon, Rebar, Hot Rolled Coil, Iron Ore, Ferrosilicon, Glass, Soda Ash, Coking Coal, Coke, High - Ash Coal, Cotton, Sugar, Wheat, Corn, Pulp, Log, Live Pig, Fuel Oil, Asphalt, Ethylene Glycol, Short - Fiber, Steam, PP, PVC, LPG, Shipping [1] Core Views - After the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, the risk appetite of global equity assets is gradually recovering, and the stock index is oscillating and rebounding. However, further breakthrough requires volume support, and the market sentiment is expected to be cautious by the end of the year [1]. - Asset shortage and weak economy are beneficial to bond futures, but the central bank has recently warned of interest - rate risks, and attention should be paid to the Bank of Japan's interest - rate decision [1]. - The macro - sentiment has improved, and the prices of some metals such as copper, aluminum, and nickel are showing upward trends, while the fundamentals of some metals like alumina remain weak [1]. - In the non - ferrous metal industry, the production plan of Indonesian nickel ore in 2026 is expected to be reduced, which has an impact on the market [1]. - In the stainless - steel industry, raw material prices are stable, inventory is decreasing, and production cuts are increasing [1]. - In the precious - metal and new - energy sectors, gold has reached a new high, and silver, platinum, and palladium are also bullish, but there are risks of volatility [1]. - In the black - metal industry, the black - metal sector has experienced a resonance decline, but there are signs of stabilization [1]. - In the agricultural - product market, different products have different supply - demand situations and price trends, and attention should be paid to various factors such as policies, weather, and inventories [1]. - In the energy - chemical industry, different products are affected by factors such as supply - demand, cost, and production plans, showing different price trends [1]. Summaries by Related Categories Macro - Financial - Stock Index: After the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, the risk appetite of global equity assets is gradually recovering, and the stock index is oscillating and rebounding. Further breakthrough requires volume support, and the market sentiment is expected to be cautious by the end of the year, with the stock index mainly oscillating [1]. - Treasury Bond: Asset shortage and weak economy are beneficial to bond futures, but the central bank has recently warned of interest - rate risks, and attention should be paid to the Bank of Japan's interest - rate decision [1]. Non - Ferrous Metals - Copper: The Bank of Japan's interest rate hike has led to a recovery in market risk appetite, and copper prices are running strongly [1]. - Aluminum: With limited industrial drive and improved macro - sentiment, aluminum prices are oscillating strongly [1]. - Alumina: The domestic fundamentals remain weak, and the price will remain low in the short term [1]. - Zinc: The fundamentals have improved, and the cost center has moved up, but the zinc price is under pressure due to news such as LME position limits. Attention can be paid to low - buying opportunities [1]. - Nickel: The US inflation has slowed down more than expected, and the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike has warmed the macro - sentiment. The production plan of Indonesian nickel ore in 2026 is expected to be reduced, and the global nickel inventory is still high. The Shanghai nickel has rebounded significantly recently and may run strongly in the short term. The long - term primary nickel market remains in a surplus pattern [1]. - Stainless Steel: The price of raw material nickel - iron has stabilized, the social inventory of stainless steel has decreased slightly, and steel mills have increased production cuts in December. The stainless - steel futures continue to rebound, and short - term long - position operations are recommended, waiting for high - selling hedging opportunities [1]. - Tin: The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still tense. The short - term macro - sentiment has improved, and coupled with capital speculation, the tin price has strengthened [1]. Precious Metals and New Energy - Gold: Due to loose liquidity and rising geopolitical tensions, the gold price has reached a new high and may run strongly in the short term, but there are risks of volatility [1]. - Silver: Macro - drive, supply - demand imbalance, and ETF position increase are beneficial to silver, but there are risks of short - term sharp fluctuations [1]. - Platinum and Palladium: Driven by macro - factors, supply - demand imbalance, and capital sentiment, they may maintain a bullish pattern in the short term, but there are risks of market fluctuations, and investors are advised to participate cautiously [1]. Black Metals - Rebar and Hot Rolled Coil: The basis and production profit are not high, indicating that the price valuation is not high, and short - selling is not recommended [1]. - Iron Ore: The near - month contract is restricted by production cuts, but the commodity sentiment is good, and the far - month contract still has upward opportunities [1]. - Ferrosilicon: The direct demand is weak, the supply is high, and the price is under pressure [1]. - Glass: The supply - demand situation provides support, the valuation is low, and the price fluctuates strongly in the short term due to sentiment [1]. - Soda Ash: It follows the trend of glass, with acceptable supply - demand and low valuation, and may be under pressure and oscillate [1]. - Coking Coal and Coke: After the negative news was released, there are signs of stabilization, and attention should be paid to whether downstream enterprises will start winter - storage replenishment [1]. - High - Ash Coal: Although high - frequency data have improved, it is difficult to change the expectation of loose supply in the origin, and short - selling on rebounds is recommended [1]. Agricultural Products - Palm Oil: Affected by the decline of CBOT and other domestic oils, it is running weakly [1]. - Soybean Oil: Affected by the weak performance of related markets, it is running weakly [1]. - Rapeseed Oil: The short - term raw - material shortage theme is expected to be fully priced, and short - selling the 05 contract is recommended due to the expected high yield in the global main production areas [1]. - Cotton: There is support from the purchase price of seed cotton, and there is rigid replenishment demand in the downstream. The cotton market is currently in a situation of "having support but no drive", and attention should be paid to policies, planting area, and demand in the future [1]. - Sugar: There is a consensus on short - selling in the market. If the price continues to fall, there is strong cost support below, but there is a lack of continuous drive in the short - term fundamentals [1]. - Wheat and Corn: The market supply - demand tension has eased, but farmers are reluctant to sell, and the inventory is at a low level. There is expected to be some replenishment demand before the Spring Festival, which limits the decline of the price [1]. - Pulp: Affected by weak demand and strong supply expectations, it fluctuates greatly. Unilateral operations are recommended to wait and see, and 1 - 5 reverse spreads can be considered for the spread [1]. - Log: Affected by the decline of external quotes and spot prices, the 01 contract is under pressure and is expected to oscillate weakly [1]. - Live Pig: The spot price is gradually stabilizing, but the production capacity still needs to be further released [1]. Energy and Chemicals - Fuel Oil: It follows the trend of crude oil in the short term, and the supply of raw - material Marey crude oil is sufficient [1]. - Asphalt: The profit is relatively high, and it is affected by factors such as production - demand and cost [1]. - Ethylene Glycol: It is affected by factors such as inventory increase, cost decline, and policy changes [1]. - Short - Fiber: It closely follows the cost fluctuations [1]. - Steam: It is affected by factors such as supply - demand, cost, and production plans, and the market expectation is weak [1]. - PP: The supply pressure is large, the downstream improvement is less than expected, and the market expectation is weak [1]. - PVC: The supply pressure is increasing, the demand is weak, and the price is oscillating within a range [1]. - LPG: After the price correction, it maintains range - bound oscillation, and attention should be paid to the impact of natural gas on the near - month price and the decline of the far - month spread [1]. - Shipping: The price increase in December was less than expected, the supply of shipping capacity was relatively loose, and the market was affected by various factors [1].