Group 1: Hong Kong Market Focus - The report highlights the potential impact of escalating Middle Eastern tensions on the Hong Kong market, particularly in relation to the upcoming political bureau meeting and its policy responses [9][11]. - The high oil prices above $80 per barrel are expected to exert pressure on the MSCI China index, affecting companies like COSCO Shipping Energy and Lao Poo Gold [16][24]. - The Global X Hang Seng High Dividend ETF is noted for its diversified approach, tracking a high dividend yield index composed of large and mid-cap stocks from the Hang Seng Index [25]. Group 2: Thailand Market Focus - Thailand is experiencing deepening deflationary pressures, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing a year-on-year decline of 0.22 percentage points to -0.88% in February 2026, which is lower than market expectations [32][30]. - The Board of Investment (BOI) aims to further enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, with a focus on becoming a digital platform hub and a high-end technology center [39][28]. - Companies like Advanced Info Service (ADVANC) and CP ALL are highlighted for their resilience in the current economic climate, with ADVANC benefiting from digital trends and CP ALL expected to gain from consumer "downgrade" behavior [42][41]. Group 3: Indonesia Market Focus - The report indicates ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Indonesian economy, particularly in light of recent downgrades and the need for attention on the iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF [48][50]. - Indonesia's fiscal deficit is projected to exceed the 3% GDP limit this year, raising concerns about economic stability [51].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the transportation industry [6] Core Insights - The VLCC freight rates remain high and are being transmitted to smaller vessels, with a focus on excessive inventory replenishment needs due to energy security concerns [2][12] - The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has led to a significant reduction in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with passage volume decreasing by over 95% since the conflict began [12][24] - The TCE for VLCC from the Middle East to China has dropped to $350,000 per day, while TCE for smaller vessels has seen a significant increase, with Suezmax and Aframax rates rising to $280,000 and $230,000 per day, respectively, reflecting a week-on-week increase of over 50% [12][21] - The report anticipates that the VLCC TCE from the US Gulf to China may remain high due to the release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) [12][13] Summary by Sections Oil Transportation - VLCC freight rates are high, with a focus on excessive inventory replenishment needs due to energy security concerns [2][12] - The US Department of Energy plans to replenish approximately 200 million barrels of strategic reserves over the next year, which is 20% more than the extraction volume [13] - The demand for oil transportation is expected to increase due to inventory replenishment by oil-consuming countries, particularly Japan, South Korea, and the EU, which rely on maritime imports [13] Dry Bulk - Small vessel freight rates have declined, putting pressure on the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), which fell by 1.6% week-on-week, primarily due to the performance of smaller vessels [28] - The market for Capesize and Panamax vessels is under pressure, with the BPI declining by 3.7% week-on-week, indicating a "more ships than cargo" scenario [28][32] Container Shipping - Freight rates have increased due to cost disturbances, with significant rises recorded on routes to Europe, the US West Coast, and the US East Coast, while the Mediterranean route saw a slight decline [36] - The Shanghai-Europe route increased by 4.1%, while the US West and East Coast routes rose by 14.5% and 11.7%, respectively [36][38] - COSCO has resumed bookings on the Middle East route through a multimodal transport method, effectively ensuring the transportation of goods and meeting demand in the region [36] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the geopolitical situation will accelerate the realization of geopolitical options, with a focus on excessive inventory replenishment needs due to energy security concerns [3][48] - The expected increase in oil production by 2025 and ongoing sanctions are anticipated to significantly enhance industry prosperity [48] - Related investment targets include COSCO Shipping Energy (600026), China Merchants Energy (601872), and China Merchants Jinling (601975), all currently unrated [3][48]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the transportation industry [6] Core Viewpoints - The VLCC freight rates remain high and are being transmitted to smaller vessels, with a focus on excessive inventory replenishment needs amid energy security concerns [2][12] - The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has led to a significant reduction in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with passage volume decreasing by over 95% since the conflict began [12][24] - The report anticipates that the VLCC TCE for the Middle East to China route may remain high, supported by the release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) [12][13] Summary by Sections Oil Transportation - VLCC freight rates are sustained at high levels, with the Middle East to China VLCC TCE dropping to $350,000 per day, while TCE for the US Gulf to China and West Africa to China routes have significantly increased to $130,000 and $150,000 per day respectively [2][12] - Smaller vessel rates have rebounded significantly due to increased demand from the US Gulf, with Suezmax and Aframax TCE rising to $280,000 and $230,000 per day, respectively, reflecting over a 50% week-on-week increase [2][12] Dry Bulk - Small vessel rates have declined, putting pressure on the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), which saw a week-on-week decrease of 1.6%, primarily driven by the performance of smaller vessels [28] - The Capesize and Panamax vessels are under pressure, with the BPI showing a week-on-week decline of 3.7%, indicating a "more ships than cargo" scenario [28] Container Shipping - Freight rates have increased due to cost disturbances, with significant rises noted on routes to Europe, the US West Coast, and East Coast, while the Mediterranean route saw a slight decline [36] - The Shanghai to Europe route increased by 4.1%, while the US West and East Coast routes rose by 14.5% and 11.7% respectively [36][38] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the US-Israel strikes on Iran will accelerate the realization of geopolitical options, with a focus on excessive inventory replenishment needs amid energy security concerns [3][48] - The report highlights potential investment opportunities in companies such as COSCO Shipping Energy (600026), China Merchants Energy (601872), and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (601975) [3][48]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the transportation industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The current demand in the e-commerce express delivery sector remains resilient, and the "anti-involution" trend is driving up express prices, which releases profit elasticity for companies, indicating a favorable long-term competitive opportunity for the e-commerce express delivery sector [15] - The shipping sector is expected to benefit from the continuous increase in crude oil production and tight capacity, with geopolitical changes potentially catalyzing market sentiment and fundamentals [15] - The aviation sector may see significant elasticity in performance if passenger turnover and ticket price growth continue, providing a buffer against high oil prices [15] Industry Dynamics Tracking Shipping and Ports - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping routes and increasing operational requirements for vessels passing through [4] - The SCFI composite freight index increased by 7.0% week-on-week, reaching 1827 points, with notable increases in Shanghai to the US West Coast and East Coast [6] - The BDTI index for VLCC freight rates rose by 23.07% week-on-week, indicating a strong upward trend in oil transportation rates [7] Express Logistics - Express companies in Hunan have announced price increases due to rising operational costs from fuel price hikes [10] - The Guangdong Provincial Express Delivery Regulations were passed to promote high-quality development in the express delivery industry [10] - The express delivery sector's business volume reached 30.49 billion pieces in January-February 2026, a year-on-year increase of 7.1% [26] Aviation and Airports - China Eastern Airlines announced the purchase of 101 Airbus A320neo series aircraft, with deliveries planned from 2028 to 2032 [12][13] - The aviation sector is facing potential flight reductions due to fuel shortages caused by Middle Eastern conflicts [13] Road and Rail - National logistics operations are running smoothly, with rail freight volume at 80.31 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 1.66% [14] - Deep Highway reported a slight increase in net profit for 2025, with total revenue of 9.264 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.20% [14] Port Performance - China's port cargo throughput reached 25.824 million tons from March 16 to March 22, 2026, a week-on-week increase of 0.81% [9][78]

Group 1 - Foton Motor and COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers have established a joint venture, Guangzhou Yuanfu Automotive Supply Chain Co., Ltd., marking a significant step in building a self-controlled global shipping supply chain system [1][3] - The first batch of 600 Foton pickups is set to be exported to the Chilean market, indicating a shift from "product export" to "system export" for Foton Motor [1][3] - Foton Motor's overseas sales reached 164,500 units in 2025, with cumulative sales surpassing 1.25 million units, covering over 140 countries and regions globally [3] Group 2 - The joint venture aims to integrate COSCO's global shipping resources with Foton's export volume, creating a long-term strategic partnership that enhances delivery stability, cost control, and strategic layout [3] - Foton Motor's Vice President, Zhu Youfu, stated that this joint venture is a necessary choice for the current scale of overseas business development [3] - The collaboration between automotive and shipping sectors is expected to set a new benchmark for synergy, providing a replicable innovative model for Chinese automotive companies going global [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The global economic and political situation is complex, with the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran having a significant impact on the energy market, leading to increased fuel costs in the shipping industry and potential disruptions to the supply chain [10][16]. - The Chinese economy shows a mixed picture, with some positive signs in industrial profits but also challenges in areas such as manufacturing PMI and consumer spending [2][19]. - The financial market is experiencing volatility, with bond ETFs becoming a safe - haven due to rising risk aversion, and the stock and bond markets being affected by energy price increases and inflation expectations [21][22]. 3. Summary by Directory Macro Data - GDP growth in Q4 2025 was 4.5% year - on - year, lower than the previous quarter and the same period last year [1]. - The manufacturing PMI in February 2026 was 49.0%, down from the previous month and the same period last year, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector [1]. - The non - manufacturing PMI in February 2026 was 49.5%, remaining the same as the previous month but lower than the same period last year [1]. - Social financing in February 2026 was 2385.5 billion yuan, slightly lower than the previous month but higher than the same period last year [1]. - M0, M1, and M2 growth rates in February 2026 were 14.1%, 5.9%, and 9.0% respectively, showing an upward trend compared to the previous month and the same period last year [1]. - New RMB loans in February 2026 were 900 billion yuan, higher than the previous month but lower than the same period last year [1]. - CPI in February 2026 was 1.3% year - on - year, up from the previous month and a significant improvement from the same period last year [1]. - PPI in February 2026 was - 0.9% year - on - year, an improvement from the previous month and the same period last year [1]. - Fixed - asset investment in the first two months of 2026 increased by 1.8% year - on - year, a significant improvement from the previous year [1]. - Retail sales of consumer goods in the first two months of 2026 increased by 2.8% year - on - year, lower than the previous year [1]. - Exports in February 2026 increased by 39.6% year - on - year, a significant improvement from the previous month and the same period last year [1]. - Imports in February 2026 increased by 13.8% year - on - year, also showing an upward trend [1]. Commodity Investment Comprehensive - From January to February, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 15.2% year - on - year, and the growth rate of operating income improved significantly [2]. - China's Ministry of Commerce launched two trade barrier investigations against the US in response to the latter's 301 investigations [2]. - From April 22, QFIIs and RQFIIs can trade 20 - rubber and international copper option contracts [3]. - On March 27, 31 domestic commodity varieties had positive basis, and 38 had negative basis [3]. - The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continues, with Iran increasing its attacks on the US and Israel, and the US claiming to control the Strait of Hormuz [3][4]. - The Fed Vice - Chair expects the US economy to expand at about 2% or slightly faster in 2026, with stable unemployment [4]. Metals - Since late March, international gold prices have experienced a "historic" shock, and after a sharp decline, there is a mixed reaction in the market [5]. - Since March, the domestic non - ferrous futures sector has shown a downward trend, especially copper futures, which have fallen by more than 8% this month [5]. - Two large aluminum plants in Bahrain and the UAE were attacked by Iran, which may impact the market [6][7]. Coal, Coke, Steel and Minerals - A new rare earth - niobate mineral, Xianhuaite - (La), was discovered in the Bayan Obo deposit, which is of great value for the study of the deposit's formation [8]. - Due to the obstruction of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, some Asian countries are increasing coal production and use [9]. - Indonesia has no plan to levy windfall taxes on coal and nickel exports on April 1 [9]. - Bauxite shipments increased by 16% year - on - year, but experts are cautious about the market outlook [9]. Energy and Chemicals - The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has led to a significant increase in the fuel cost of the global shipping industry, and the industry is facing pressure but also has an opportunity for energy transformation [10]. - Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 to stabilize prices and ensure domestic supply [10]. - India has imposed windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports [10]. - Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline is operating at full capacity, but the Red Sea may become a new conflict front [11]. - The US allows Cuba to receive a large - scale oil shipment from Russia, breaking the oil blockade [11]. Agricultural Products - On March 29, the national pig market showed a widespread upward trend, but the increase was regional and phased [12]. - In the third week of March, the average price of pigs in 30 monitored provinces decreased by 28% year - on - year, reaching a new low since June 2018 [13]. - The State Council's Food Safety Office and the State Administration for Market Regulation have taken measures to address food safety issues exposed by the "3.15" Gala [13]. - China will implement zero - tariff measures for all African diplomatic countries starting from May 1, 2026 [13]. Financial News Open Market - This week, 474.2 billion yuan of reverse repurchases will mature in the central bank's open market. Last week, the central bank conducted 474.2 billion yuan of reverse repurchase operations, achieving a net injection of 231.9 billion yuan. Additionally, 450 billion yuan of MLF matured last week, and the central bank conducted 500 billion yuan of MLF operations [14]. - On March 27, the central bank conducted 146.2 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net injection of 125.7 billion yuan [14]. Key News - The US - Israel - Iran conflict continues, with the US claiming to control the Strait of Hormuz and Iran increasing its counter - attacks [16]. - The US is preparing for a ground operation in Iran, and there are large - scale protests against the Trump administration in the US [17]. - This week, there are many important events in the global market, including economic data releases, policy changes, and corporate earnings announcements [18]. - The State Council emphasizes the development of the service industry and the construction of a hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system [19]. - From January to February, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size increased significantly, especially in the non - ferrous, chemical, and semiconductor industries [19]. - The People's Bank of China requires the improvement of the financial risk prevention and resolution system [20]. - China's foreign exchange market shows strong resilience, and the RMB exchange rate remains stable [20]. - China and the EU agree to set up a trade and investment working group and continue dialogue on export control [20]. - China's Ministry of Commerce launches two trade barrier investigations against the US [21]. - Some banks in China have lowered deposit interest rates, and bond ETFs have become a safe - haven for investors [21]. - Energy price increases have led to stagflation expectations, hitting the stock, bond, and gold markets, and investors are flocking to cash [22]. - Some companies have bond - related events, such as default and regulatory measures [22]. - Some companies' credit ratings have changed [23]. Bond Market - The inter - bank bond market is slightly bullish, with most yields of major interest - rate bonds declining, but the 30 - year treasury bond futures contract closed down [24]. - The exchange - traded bond market has mixed performance, with some bonds rising and some falling [24]. - The convertible bond index rose, with some bonds having significant gains and losses [25]. - Most money market interest rates declined, and Shibor short - term varieties also decreased [25][26]. - The winning bid rate of the Import - Export Bank's 3 - year fixed - rate bond was 1.5045% [26]. - European bond yields rose, while US bond yields showed mixed trends [26][27]. Foreign Exchange Market - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar closed down, and the US dollar index rose, with non - US currencies showing mixed performance [28]. Research Report Highlights - Citic Securities suggests focusing on countries with resource, geographical, and manufacturing advantages, and recommends sticking to China's advantageous manufacturing industries [29][30]. - Citic Securities believes that the long - term demand for bank self - operated funds in exchange - traded corporate bonds and ABS products is unlikely to change fundamentally [30]. - Citic Securities expects the Strait of Hormuz's passing capacity to partially recover, which may drive up oil shipping prices and increase the profits of oil shipping companies in 2026 [30]. - Tianfeng Fixed - Income believes that there is no need to overly worry about large banks selling ultra - long - term bonds in March, and their buying power may increase in April [30]. - Xingzheng Fixed - Income believes that the credit bond curve showed a bull - steep trend in March, and the end - of - quarter adjustment may be a good investment opportunity [30]. Stock Market - The Shanghai Stock Exchange will deepen the comprehensive reform of capital market investment and financing, focusing on serving new - quality productivity, building a "long - term investment" ecosystem, and cultivating Chinese - characteristic financial culture [33]. Today's Reminders - On March 30, 263 bonds will be listed, 60 bonds will be issued, 113 bonds will be paid, and 653 bonds will have principal and interest repaid [31][32].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints - This week, EC showed a pattern of near - term weakness and long - term strength, with high - level oscillations and a decline. The geopolitical premium gradually converged, and the market focus returned to the supply - demand fundamentals of the off - season. In the short term, the impact of geopolitical fluctuations continued to weaken, and weak off - season demand and shipping company capacity adjustments became the core determinants. EC is likely to maintain range - bound oscillations. [4] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Shipping Derivatives Data - China's export container freight rates: SCFI - West US had a current value of 1703, a previous value of 1707, and a decline of 1.07%; SCFI - East US had a current value of 2817, a previous value of 2922, and a decline of 4.10%; SCFIS - West US had a current value of 2352, a previous value of 2054, and an increase of 11.70%; SCFI - Northwest Europe had a current value of 1109, a previous value of 1121, and a decline of 1.64%; the composite index SCFI had a current value of 3264, a previous value of 3109, and an increase of 4.50%; SCFI - Mediterranean had a current value of 1556, a previous value of 2784, and a decline of 44.07%; SCFIS - Northwest Europe had a current value of 2764, a previous value of 1545, and an increase of 78.90%. [1] Geopolitical Situation - Iran's President Pezeshkian had a call with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, hoping to promote dialogue and ease the situation. Iran stopped supplying 10 million cubic meters of natural gas to southern Iraq since the evening of the 27th. The Houthi armed forces launched an attack on Israel for the first time. Iran's military is formulating conditions for the end of the war and warning the US and Israel. The US is preparing for a ground operation in Iran. [2] Market Analysis - Futures: The main contract continued to decline, trading volume and open interest both contracted, the basis converged rapidly near the delivery month, and funds gradually moved to far - month contracts. [4] - Spot market: Shipping companies' previous price - holding efforts weakened, some shipping merchants lowered booking quotes, the spot freight rate center dropped slightly, market transactions were light, and shippers were hesitant. [4] - Supply - demand: European terminal demand is in the traditional off - season, export cargo volume is sluggish in rebound, downstream stocking willingness is weak. Shipping companies' capacity control strategy has loosened slightly, and effective supply has increased slightly. European ports are operating smoothly. [4] Strategy - The recommended strategy is to wait and see. [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View of the Report - The container shipping market is expected to be weak with oscillations. It is recommended to conduct short - term operations or wait for opportunities, with a focus on risk control [1] Summary According to Related Catalogs Macro and Container Shipping European Line - **Market Review**: On Friday, the container shipping European line EC2604 contract declined [1] - **Important Information**: - The US military's ground - war quick - decision plan in a few weeks was exposed, with a "sharp - blade beheading" tactic targeting Iran's oil - lifeline Kharg Island [1] - On March 28, Iran agreed to let 20 Pakistani - flagged vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, allowed several Malaysian oil tankers stranded there to pass, and Thailand reached an agreement with Iran on the passage of its oil tankers [1] - On March 28, the Yemeni Houthi armed forces launched their first military operation, using multiple ballistic missiles to strike "important military targets" in Israel [1] - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said the US - submitted suggestions were extreme and unreasonable, not showing a good - will or serious diplomatic attitude [1] - **Market Logic**: - On March 23, the SCFIS closed at 1693.26 points, an 8.8% increase from the previous period, and the underlying spot index was still at a discount to the futures price [1] - On March 20, the SCFI European line freight rate was $1636/TEU, a 1.1% increase [1] - Maersk significantly lowered the opening price for the 15th week, which may prompt other liner companies to follow suit in cargo - soliciting [1] - **Trading Strategy**: It is expected that the container shipping market will be weak with oscillations. Short - term operations or waiting for opportunities are recommended, with a focus on risk control [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The report analyzes the market conditions of various futures commodities, including financial derivatives, agricultural products, black metals, non - ferrous metals, shipping and carbon emissions, and energy chemicals. It is affected by multiple factors such as geopolitical conflicts, supply and demand fundamentals, and policy changes. Geopolitical conflicts, especially the US - Iran conflict, have had a significant impact on the prices of energy - related products and some commodities with supply disruptions. [7][9][11] - The overall market shows a high degree of uncertainty, and different commodities have different trends. Some commodities are supported by supply - side factors and maintain high - level operations or upward trends, while some are under pressure due to supply and demand imbalances or weak demand and show downward or volatile trends. [17][22][30] Summary by Category Financial Derivatives - **Stock Index Futures**: A - shares showed resilience on Friday, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising. However, due to the escalation of the Iran situation over the weekend and the decline of the US stock market, the short - term index will continue to fluctuate. It is recommended to adopt a grid operation for unilateral trading, conduct IM/IC 2609 long + ETF short arbitrage, and wait and see for options. [21][22][23] - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Geopolitical disturbances have not significantly eased. In the short term, the bond market's safe - haven property may continue. It is recommended to buy TL contracts on dips for unilateral trading and hold short 30Y - 7Y term spread positions after partial profit - taking. [24] Agricultural Products - **Protein Meal**: The supply pressure is large, and the market is under pressure. It is recommended to short - sell near - month contracts in the short term and narrow the MRM09 spread for arbitrage. [26][27] - **Sugar**: The international sugar price is firm due to the expected reduction of the sugar - making ratio in Brazil. The domestic sugar price is expected to follow slightly. It is recommended to buy low and sell high for Zheng sugar, go long on ICE sugar and short on Zheng sugar for arbitrage, and sell put options. [28][30][31] - **Oilseeds and Oils**: The US bio - diesel policy has landed as expected, and the oils market maintains high - level fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see for both unilateral trading and arbitrage. [33][34] - **Corn/Corn Starch**: The spot price has fallen, and the market fluctuates weakly. It is recommended to go long on the CBOT 05 corn on dips and narrow the 07 corn - starch spread for arbitrage. [37][38][39] - **Hogs**: The slaughter pressure has improved, and the price fluctuates. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and conduct LH79 reverse arbitrage. [40][41] - **Peanuts**: The spot price is strong, and the market fluctuates narrowly. It is recommended to wait and see for the 05 contract and sell the pk605 - P - 7700 option. [42][43][44] - **Eggs**: The spot price stabilizes, and the culling increases. It is recommended to short - sell the 6 - month contract on rallies. [45][46] - **Apples**: The demand is good, and the price is firm. The 5 - month contract is expected to fluctuate at a high level. [48][49][50] - **Cotton - Cotton Yarn**: Supported by positive factors, the market fluctuates strongly. It is recommended to go long on dips and buy call options. [51][53][54] Black Metals - **Steel**: Overseas sentiment affects futures prices, and there is no clear trend. It is recommended to wait for the market to fluctuate and go long on the hc05 - 10 spread for arbitrage. [56] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The impact of geopolitical disturbances has weakened. It is recommended to conduct band trading for unilateral trading. [60] - **Iron Ore**: Supply disruptions still exist, and the price is at a high level. It is recommended that spot enterprises hedge at high prices. [61] - **Ferroalloys**: Supported by energy costs, the price fluctuates at a high level. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money put options. [64] Non - Ferrous Metals - **Gold and Silver**: Affected by the tense US - Iran situation, the price fluctuates widely. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies with a short - term bearish view. [66][67][68] - **Platinum and Palladium**: Affected by the conflict, precious metals are under pressure. It is recommended to go long on platinum cautiously for investors with high risk tolerance and conduct long - platinum and short - palladium arbitrage. [70][71][72] - **Copper**: Pay attention to the progress of the US - Iran situation. The price fluctuates weakly at a low level. [74][75][76] - **Alumina**: Pay attention to the mining policy in Guinea and the Middle - East geopolitical conflict. The price fluctuates weakly. [77][79] - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The operating status of Middle - East aluminum plants after the attack is uncertain. The price fluctuates and rebounds. [80][81][84] - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: Affected by the geopolitical conflict, the price fluctuates widely. [84][85][86] - **Zinc**: Pay attention to macro and capital sentiment. The price may fluctuate within a range. [87][88] - **Lead**: The price fluctuates at a low level. [89][90][92] - **Nickel**: The short - term price is dominated by the macro situation. The price has support. [93] - **Stainless Steel**: Supported by costs, the price follows the nickel price. It is recommended to wait and see. [94][95][97] - **Industrial Silicon**: It is recommended to short - sell on rallies. [99][100][102] - **Polysilicon**: The demand is weak. It is recommended to short - sell. [103][104] - **Lithium Carbonate**: Supported by supply disruptions, the price runs at a high level. It is recommended to go long. [105][107] - **Tin**: Affected by the escalation of the US - Iran conflict, the price may rebound weakly. [107][108][109] Shipping and Carbon Emissions - **Container Shipping**: The risk of geopolitical escalation still exists. The near - month contract EC2604 may fluctuate weakly, and the far - month contract may be strong. [110][111][112] - **Dry Bulk Freight**: Pay attention to the shutdown time of some bauxite mines in Western Australia. The market is affected by the US - Iran situation. [114][115][117] - **Carbon Emissions**: The Chinese carbon market is in the off - season, and the EU carbon market is about to reform. The Chinese carbon price may be supported in the short term, and the EU carbon price is expected to fluctuate strongly in the medium and long term. [117][118][121] Energy Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The war has escalated again, and the price is expected to be high. It is recommended to go long. [123][124][125] - **Asphalt**: The supply continues to shrink, and the bottom support is strong. It is recommended to hold long positions in the BU2606 contract. [126][127][128] - **Fuel Oil**: Supported by the geopolitical conflict, the price remains strong. It is recommended to go long and pay attention to the spread between high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils. [128][129][130] - **LPG**: The war may escalate, and the price is strong at a high level. It is recommended to wait and see. [131][132][134] - **Natural Gas**: The geopolitical risk is repeated, and the upward trend remains unchanged. It is recommended to hold long positions in TTF and sell deep - out - of - the - money put options. [134][136][139] - **PX & PTA**: There is an expected reduction in supply, and PTA enterprises cut production passively. The price fluctuates strongly. [140][141][143] - **BZ & EB**: The supply of pure benzene is affected by refinery production cuts, and the price fluctuates strongly. [143][144] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Overseas plants stop production, and the price fluctuates strongly. [146][147][148] - **Short - Fiber**: The processing margin fluctuates within a range, and the price fluctuates strongly. [149][150][152] - **Bottle Chips**: The inventory continues to decline, and the price fluctuates strongly. [153][154] - **Propylene**: The load continues to decline, and the export is expected to increase. The price fluctuates strongly. [156][157] - **Plastic PP**: Global PP production is cut. It is recommended to wait and see for the L 2605 and PP 2605 contracts. [158][159] - **Caustic Soda**: The price fluctuates. It is recommended to wait and see. [160][161][164] - **PVC**: The price fluctuates upward. It is recommended to wait and see. [165] - **Soda Ash**: The price fluctuates at a high level. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies and conduct long - glass and short - soda - ash arbitrage for the far - month contracts. [167][168] - **Glass**: There is a possibility of geopolitical escalation, and the price fluctuates weakly. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies and conduct long - glass and short - soda - ash arbitrage for the far - month contracts. [168][172] - **Methanol**: The price hits a new high. It is recommended to go long on dips and sell put options on pullbacks. [173][174][176] - **Urea**: The price fluctuates. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies. [177][178][179] - **Pulp**: The inventory continues to rise, and the supply pressure remains high. It is recommended to conduct range trading and sell the SP2605 - P - 5100 option. [180][181][183] - **Offset Printing Paper**: The inventory is high, and the market is under pressure. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies and sell the OP2604 - C - 4250 option. [186][187] - **Logs**: The market is generally stable. It is recommended to go long on dips. [188] - **Natural Rubber and 20 - Number Rubber**: The finished tire inventory continues to decline. It is recommended to hold long positions in RU05 and NR05 contracts, short - sell the RU 09 contract, and conduct NR2605 - RU2605 arbitrage. [190][191][193] - **Butadiene Rubber**: The warehouse receipts in the BR warehouse increase. It is recommended to hold long positions in the BR 05 contract and reduce the position in the BR2505 - RU2505 arbitrage. [195][196][198]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The near - month 2604 contract shows a narrow - range oscillation, and on Friday's close, the 04 contract is basically at par with the week 15 spot freight. Attention should be paid to Maersk's week 16 cabin opening guidance to further determine the basic positioning of the second - phase delivery settlement price of the 2604 contract. The far - month contracts fluctuate widely following geopolitical factors, and in the short term, geopolitical tensions are difficult to truly ease, so upward risks should be monitored [13]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Fundamental Data of Container Shipping Index (European Line) - **Futures Contracts**: For EC2604, the closing price is 1,735.0 with a daily decline of 3.80%, trading volume of 9,616, open interest of 9,262, and a decrease of 1,468 in open interest; for EC2606, the closing price is 2,385.0 with a daily decline of 1.73%, trading volume of 11,021, open interest of 14,153, and an increase of 322 in open interest; for EC2608, the closing price is 2,403.0 with a daily decline of 0.12%, trading volume of 809, open interest of 2,642, and a decrease of 155 in open interest; for EC2610, the closing price is 1,595.2 with a daily increase of 0.02%, trading volume of 1,148, open interest of 7,164, and a decrease of 29 in open interest [1]. - **Spot Freight Index**: The SCFIS for the European route is 1,693.26 points, with a weekly decline of 7.7%; the SCFIS for the US - West route is 1,024.11 points, with a weekly increase of 8.8% [1]. - **Spot Freight Rates**: The spot freight rates of different carriers for the European route vary. For example, Maersk's rates are $38 for $/TEU, $2450 for $/40'HC, and $1465 for $/20'GP [3]. 2. Macro News - There are continuous conflicts between Iran and the US and Israel in the Middle East, including Iran's military actions, threats, and counter - threats, as well as power outages in some areas of Tehran after infrastructure attacks. The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, and there are discussions about ground operations against Iran. Meanwhile, there are also discussions among some countries about the cease - fire proposal in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz [8][9][10]. 3. Supply - side Situation - In the past week, the absolute value of April's shipping capacity changed little, with the latest weekly average at 31.6 million TEU/week. The first and second halves of April are relatively close, at 31.7 and 31.4 million TEU/week respectively. There was 1 pending voyage in the first half of April and 2 blank sailings from COSCO (&OOCL) in the second half. May's shipping capacity has been revised down from 33.1 to 31.6 million TEU/week, mainly due to 3 sailings suspended by the PA Alliance after the May Day holiday. May's shipping capacity is up 5.3% year - on - year and 0.2% month - on - month [11]. 4. Demand - side Situation - In the second week of April, there was no large - scale full - capacity situation. With the upgrade of the PA ship group routes, the loading differences among shipping companies continue. The FE4 route in Shanghai Port faces great cargo - collection pressure, especially for ONE, which has the largest cabin share. In the long - term, if oil prices rise and remain high, potential downward risks may come from the negative feedback of the macro - economy, which will be transmitted to international trade. The WTO predicts that the global trade growth rate will slow down from 4.6% in 2025 to 1.9% in 2026, with Middle East conflicts and energy price fluctuations being the main downward risks [12]. 5. Valuation - It is estimated that the market freight rate center in the second week of April may be around $2450/FEU, equivalent to about 1700 - 1800 points in SCFIS, which is included in the first - phase delivery settlement price of the 2604 contract. Shipping companies may announce price increases on April 15 as a matter of habit. The basis for price increases is weak in terms of supply - demand, while the rising oil prices weaken the shipping companies' motivation to cut prices, increasing the game - playing nature [13].