1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoint of the Report - The fundamental pattern of PVC remains weak, and the futures market is expected to continue its weak and volatile trend next week. Social inventories are continuously increasing. Although there are more planned device overhauls next week, new production capacities are being gradually released, so the supply is still under pressure. India has announced an increase in anti - dumping duties on PVC from the Chinese mainland, which will weaken the export support [4]. 3. Summary by Directory PVC Market Review - This week, the PVC2509 futures fluctuated between 4,938 and 5,077 yuan/ton, opening at 4,980 yuan/ton and closing at 4,954 yuan/ton, with a three - week consecutive decline and a smaller amplitude compared to last week. The fundamentals deteriorated marginally, with social inventories increasing for 8 consecutive weeks. The cost of calcium carbide decreased by 90 yuan/ton, weakening cost support [3][8]. - As of Friday, the closing price of the PVC main contract was 4,954 yuan/ton (down 39 yuan week - on - week), and the open interest was 370,000 lots (down 26 lots week - on - week), with an accelerated pace of open interest reduction [11]. - As of Friday, the PVC basis in Changzhou was - 104 yuan/ton (down 1 yuan week - on - week), the number of PVC warehouse receipts was 80,000 lots (up 17,000 lots week - on - week), and the delivery volume in June was 35,000 tons, at a neutral level year - on - year [13]. - As of Friday, the V9 - 1 spread was - 143 yuan/ton (down 3 yuan week - on - week), and the V3 - 5 spread was - 249 yuan/ton (up 20 yuan week - on - week) [16]. - This week, the price of calcium - carbide - based PVC decreased marginally due to the impact of coal prices, and the price difference between ethylene - based and calcium - carbide - based PVC widened [19]. Supply - This week, the PVC output was 480,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 5,000 tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 80%. From week 1 to week 33, the cumulative output increased by 4.4% year - on - year, and the supply was still under pressure. Next week, the capacity utilization rate of Chinese PVC is expected to be 77.61%, lower than the current level. Several enterprises have overhaul plans, and the overall supply is expected to decrease [22]. - Next week, multiple sets of devices from companies such as Xinzhongjia, Junzheng, and Zhongtai are planned for overhaul. Devices from companies like Haipingmian, Jinchuan, Ningbo Taishu, and Liancheng are planned for overhaul around September [23]. Real Estate - From January to July 2025, the cumulative year - on - year changes in the new construction, construction, completion, and sales areas of real estate were - 19.4%, - 9.2%, - 16.5%, and - 4% respectively. The decline in new construction area narrowed, while the declines in construction, completion, and sales areas widened. In July 2025, the cumulative year - on - year changes in the new construction, construction, completion, and sales areas of real estate were - 15.2%, - 16.4%, - 29.5%, and - 8.4% respectively, with the decline in sales area widening for 4 consecutive months. In July 2025, the year - on - year change in the price index of newly built commercial residential buildings in 70 large and medium - sized cities was - 5.85% [26]. - This week, the commercial housing transaction area in 30 cities was 2.07 million square meters, a week - on - week decrease of 16.6% [29]. Domestic Demand - This week, the downstream operating rate was 43%. The operating rates of pipes and profiles improved month - on - month, while the operating rate of films declined for 2 consecutive weeks [31]. Exports - From January to June 2025, the PVC export volume was 1.96 million tons (an increase of 660,000 tons year - on - year), with a cumulative year - on - year increase of 50%. In May 2025, the domestic PVC export volume was 260,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 21% [34]. - India announced new anti - dumping duties on imported PVC on August 14, 2025, raising the duties on the Chinese mainland by 40 - 65 US dollars/ton, which is expected to limit the export of PVC from the Chinese mainland to the Indian market. 45% of the PVC exports in the first half of the year went to India, and this situation is expected to change in the second half of the year [35]. - From January to June 2025, the cumulative export volume of PVC flooring was 2.09 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 11%. In June 2025, the export volume of PVC flooring was 320,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 24% [38]. Inventory - As of Thursday, the PVC enterprise inventory was 330,000 tons (a week - on - week decrease of 10,000 tons), with 8 consecutive weeks of inventory reduction, totaling 75,000 tons. The small - sample social inventory of PVC was 490,000 tons (a week - on - week increase of 12,000 tons), with 9 consecutive weeks of inventory increase, totaling 138,000 tons. The large - sample social inventory of PVC was 680,000 tons (a week - on - week increase of 35,000 tons), with 8 consecutive weeks of inventory increase, totaling 242,000 tons [41]. Profit - This week, the gross profit of calcium - carbide - based PVC was - 231 yuan/ton (a week - on - week increase of 21 yuan) [44].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content found. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall supply pressure of PVC is strong, and the domestic demand recovery is sluggish. The PVC2601 contract is expected to fluctuate in the range of 5043 - 5151. The market is affected by multiple factors, with both positive and negative aspects. Positive factors include supply resumption, cost support from calcium carbide and ethylene, and export advantages. Negative factors include the rebound of overall supply pressure, high - level inventory with slow consumption, and weak domestic and foreign demand [9][12][13]. 3. Summaries According to the Directory 3.1 Daily Views - **Base Price**: On August 15, the price of East China SG - 5 was 4930 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 01 contract was - 167 yuan/ton, indicating that the spot price was at a discount to the futures price, which is a bearish signal [10]. - **Inventory**: The factory inventory was 326,702 tons, a 3.10% decrease from the previous period. The calcium carbide factory inventory was 250,202 tons, a 3.68% decrease, and the ethylene factory inventory was 76,500 tons, a 1.14% decrease. The social inventory was 492,800 tons, a 2.49% increase. The in - stock days of production enterprises was 5.4 days, a 3.57% decrease, which is a bearish signal [10]. - **Market Trend**: The MA20 was upward, and the futures price of the 01 contract closed below the MA20, showing a neutral signal [10]. - **Main Position**: The main position was net short, and the short position increased, which is a bearish signal [10]. 3.2 Fundamental/Position Data - **Supply Side**: In July 2025, the PVC production was 2.00461 million tons, a 0.67% increase from the previous month. The capacity utilization rate of sample enterprises this week was 80.33%, a 0.01 - percentage - point increase. The production of calcium carbide enterprises was 341,725 tons, a 1.67% increase, and the production of ethylene enterprises was 139,410 tons, a 0.28% decrease. The supply pressure increased this week, and it is expected that the maintenance will decrease next week, with a significant increase in scheduled production [7]. - **Demand Side**: The overall downstream operating rate was 42.75%, a 0.10 - percentage - point decrease from the previous period, lower than the historical average. The operating rate of downstream profiles was 36.91%, unchanged from the previous period, lower than the historical average. The operating rate of downstream pipes was 32.96%, a 0.869 - percentage - point increase, lower than the historical average. The operating rate of downstream films was 72.86%, a 4.06 - percentage - point decrease, higher than the historical average. The operating rate of downstream paste resin was 77.97%, a 0.429 - percentage - point increase, higher than the historical average. Shipping costs are expected to rise, and the domestic PVC export price is advantageous. The current demand may remain sluggish [8]. - **Cost Side**: The profit of the calcium carbide method was - 230.8115 yuan/ton, with a loss reduction of 8.00% from the previous period, lower than the historical average. The profit of the ethylene method was - 539.6422 yuan/ton, with a loss increase of 10.30% from the previous period, lower than the historical average. The double - ton spread was 2,680.05 yuan/ton, with a profit decrease of 0.00% from the previous period, higher than the historical average, and the scheduled production may increase [8]. 3.3 PVC Futures Market - **Base Price Trend**: The report presents the base price trend chart of PVC futures, showing the relationship between the base price, the East China market price, and the main contract closing price [18]. - **Price and Volume Trend**: The report shows the price and volume trend chart of PVC futures, including the opening price, highest price, lowest price, closing price, and trading volume, as well as the change trends of the positions of the top 5 and top 20 seats [21]. - **Spread Analysis**: The report analyzes the spread of the main contract, presenting the spread trends of 1 - 9 and 5 - 9 in 2024 and 2025 [24]. 3.4 PVC Fundamental - Related Factors - **Calcium Carbide Method - Related**: The report shows the price, cost - profit, operating rate, and other data trends of raw materials such as semi - coke, calcium carbide, liquid chlorine, raw salt, caustic soda in the calcium carbide method from 2016 to 2025, as well as the cost - profit, double - ton spread, and other data of the calcium carbide method and the chlorine - alkali industry [27][29][31][33][36]. - **Supply Trend**: The report shows the capacity utilization rate, production profit, daily output, weekly maintenance volume, and other data trends of the calcium carbide method and the ethylene method from 2018 to 2025 [38][40][42]. - **Demand Trend**: The report shows the trading volume of traders, pre - sales volume, production - sales rate, apparent consumption, downstream average operating rate, and other data trends of PVC from 2019 to 2025, as well as the real estate investment, construction area, new construction area, sales area, completion area, and other data related to PVC demand, and the social financing scale, M2 increment, local government new special bonds, infrastructure investment, and other macro - demand - related data [44][46][48][53][56]. - **Inventory Situation**: The report shows the data trends of exchange warehouse receipts, calcium carbide factory inventory, ethylene factory inventory, and social inventory from 2019 to 2025 [58]. - **Ethylene Method - Related**: The report shows the import volume of vinyl chloride and dichloroethane, PVC export volume, FOB spread of the ethylene method, and import spread of vinyl chloride from 2018 to 2025 [60]. - **Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: The report provides the monthly supply - demand balance sheet of PVC from June 2024 to July 2025, including export, demand, social inventory, factory inventory, production, and import data [63].

Core Viewpoint - The conference on quality management innovation in the light industry aims to enhance quality standards and promote high-quality development in the sector, aligning with national strategies for building a quality-oriented economy [3][4]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The 2025 Annual Quality Management Innovation Exchange Conference for the light industry was held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, from August 13 to 15, organized by the China Light Industry Federation and other associations [3]. - The conference summarized the achievements of quality management activities in the light industry and showcased advanced quality management results [3][4]. Group 2: Quality Management Innovation Achievements - Over the years, the light industry has recognized 3,643 excellent quality management teams and 1,198 trustworthy quality teams, with 44 outstanding quality managers [5]. - The establishment of a dedicated quality standards department has significantly advanced quality management innovation in the light industry [5]. Group 3: Participation and Engagement - More than 4,500 enterprises and over 200,000 individuals have participated in quality management innovation activities, fostering a culture where everyone is concerned with and contributes to quality [6]. - Leading companies like Haier and Midea have set benchmarks, encouraging widespread employee involvement in quality improvement initiatives [6]. Group 4: Impact and Benefits of Quality Management - Quality management innovations have led to cost reductions and efficiency improvements, such as a 5-fold increase in efficiency and a 50% reduction in dust for Moutai Group's new screening machine [7]. - The light industry has developed a positive mechanism focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement, resulting in significant quality enhancements across various sectors [7]. Group 5: Future Directions and Recommendations - The light industry must strengthen self-discipline and promote quality management, emphasizing a "zero defects" quality mindset and a commitment to high-quality development [9]. - Technological innovation is essential for improving product and service quality, with plans to establish collaborative innovation platforms and recognize high-level technological achievements [10]. - The industry will focus on standardization to enhance quality management, with goals to develop and revise numerous national standards during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [10]. - Building quality brands is crucial, with initiatives to evaluate and promote competitive enterprises and quality management practices [11]. - Skills training for talent in the light industry will be prioritized, with plans to train 50,000 skilled workers annually to support quality improvement efforts [12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the chemical industry, particularly focusing on heat dissipation materials and helium gas from Russia, as well as incidents affecting Zhongkun Chemical [3][4]. Core Insights - The macroeconomic judgment indicates that non-OPEC countries are expected to lead an increase in oil production, with a significant overall supply growth anticipated. Global GDP growth is projected at 2.8%, with stable oil demand despite some slowdown due to tariffs [3][4]. - The trend towards liquid cooling in AI servers is highlighted, with significant power requirements leading to increased demand for specialized cooling materials. The report suggests monitoring companies like Bayi Shikong, New Era, Dongyangguang, Yonghe Co., and Juhua Co. [3][4]. - Recent incidents affecting helium supply in Russia and a fire at Zhongkun Biotech are expected to positively impact the helium supply-demand balance, with recommendations to focus on companies like Guanggang Gas, Huate Gas, and Jinhong Gas [3][4]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - Oil supply is expected to increase significantly, with non-OPEC countries leading the way. Global oil demand remains stable, but growth may slow due to tariff impacts. Coal prices are expected to stabilize at low levels, while natural gas export facilities in the U.S. may reduce import costs [4][5]. Chemical Sector Configuration - The report notes a decrease in oil prices and an increase in coal prices, with industrial product PPI showing a year-on-year decline of 3.6%. Manufacturing PMI recorded at 49.3%, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity [3][5]. Investment Analysis - Traditional cyclical investments should focus on leading companies in their respective sectors, including Wanhu Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Baofeng Energy. Growth sectors include semiconductor materials and OLED panel materials, with specific companies highlighted for their potential [3][4][17].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The trend of polyolefins is still under pressure, but short - selling at low levels requires caution. For polypropylene, the trend is weak, with potential supply increases and cost uncertainties. For polyethylene, it is expected to show range - bound fluctuations [1][6][7][10]. - The core driver is the negative feedback in the market driven by the collapse of the cost side. Although the trend is weak, short - selling at low levels should be done with caution in the short term [8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 View Summary 3.1.1 Polypropylene - This week, China's polypropylene production was 78.31 tons, a 0.77% increase from last week and a 19.21% increase from the same period last year. Next week, the average capacity utilization rate is expected to be around 77.8% [6]. - The demand for polypropylene products is expected to rise with the approaching peak season. However, the current cost side is weak, the demand side lacks highlights, and the supply pressure is increasing. The market is expected to be volatile and weak, with the upper pressure at 7200 - 7300 and the lower support at 6800 - 6900. The recommended strategies are to buy 09 and sell 01 in the inter - period, and no cross - variety strategy is recommended for now [6][7][8]. 3.1.2 Polyethylene - China's polyethylene production enterprise capacity utilization rate was 86.82%, a 1.1% increase from the previous period. The demand is in the off - season, with weak terminal orders. The cost has decreased due to the decline in crude oil prices. The market is expected to show range - bound fluctuations, with the 09 contract having an upper pressure of 7400 and a lower support of 7100 - 7200. No inter - period or cross - variety strategy is recommended [10]. 3.2 Polypropylene Supply and Demand 3.2.1 Supply - The average capacity utilization rate of polypropylene this period was 77.91%, a 0.60% increase. Sinopec's capacity utilization rate was 81.53%, a 1.96% increase [24]. - In August, there are still some large - scale maintenance plans, but new production capacity and restarts have led to an increase in production. The potential new production capacity in 2025 is 520.5 tons, with a capacity increase of 11.7% [22][26][28]. - The production inventory and trader inventory have decreased. The total commercial inventory of polypropylene in China was 82.74 tons, a 3.41% decrease from the previous period [30][34]. 3.2.2 Demand - The downstream industries of polypropylene have different performances. The BOPP industry has increased its start - up rate, order days, and has a high - level finished product inventory, but its profit is at a low level due to over - capacity. The tape mother roll industry has a flat start - up rate but an increase in order days. The plastic weaving industry has a flat start - up rate and order days. The non - woven fabric industry has an increased start - up rate and a moderately high finished product inventory. The CPP industry has increased its start - up rate and order days [43][51][53][58][60]. 3.3 Polyethylene Supply and Demand 3.3.1 Supply - The capacity utilization rate of polyethylene production enterprises in China was 86.82%, a 1.1% increase from the previous period. The production this week was 66.11 tons, a 0.14% increase from last week. The expected maintenance loss in August will decrease compared to July. The potential new production capacity in 2025 is 613 tons, with a capacity increase of 17.17% [10][70][71][72]. - The production enterprise inventory and social inventory have decreased. The sample inventory of polyethylene production enterprises was 44.45 tons, a 13.76% decrease from the previous period [74][77]. 3.3.2 Demand - The downstream industries of polyethylene are in the off - season. The agricultural film industry has an increased start - up rate but a decrease in order days. The packaging film industry has a decreased start - up rate and order days. The pipe and hollow industries have a lower start - up rate compared to the same period last year [86][87][88].

徐绍祖（联系人） 供应端压力尚存， 需求端低位企稳 聚烯烃周报 2025/08/16 18665881888 xushaozu@wkqh.cn 从业资格号：F03115061 交易咨询号： Z0022675 CONTENTS 目录 01 周度评估及策略推荐 04 聚乙烯供给端 07 聚丙烯供给端 02 期现市场 05 聚乙烯库存&进出口 08 聚丙烯库存&进出口 03 成本端 06 聚乙烯需求端 09 聚丙烯需求端 01 周度评估及策略推荐 周度评估及策略推荐 ◆ 聚烯烃周度策略 ◆ 政策端：国内宏观情绪高涨，上证指数突破3600点大关，资本市场情绪转暖。 ◆ 估值：聚乙烯周度涨幅（成本＞期货＞现货），聚丙烯周度涨幅（成本＞期货＞现货）。 ◆ 成本端：上周WTI原油下跌-2.64%，Brent原油下跌-1.88%，煤价上涨2.82%，甲醇下跌-0.41%，乙烯上涨3.93%，丙烯上涨3.19%， 丙烷无变动0.00%。成本端支撑松动。 ◆ 供应端：PE产能利用率84.72 %，环比上涨1.53%，同比去年上涨2.26%，较5年同期下降-5.72%。PP产能利用率78.80 %，环比上 涨0.74%，同比去年上 ...

Group 1 - The rapid development of humanoid robots will significantly drive the demand for PEEK materials, which are high-strength lightweight materials that can replace metals, achieving notable weight reduction. The density of PEEK is about half that of aluminum alloy while maintaining high strength and rigidity [2][3] - Specific applications of PEEK materials in humanoid robots include PEEK composite gear for joints and limbs, PEEK bearings for joints with excellent wear resistance, and PEEK skeletons that are 40% lighter than metal alternatives while meeting load and flexibility requirements. The estimated PEEK usage per robot is 6.6 kg, potentially leading to a market space of 3 billion yuan if 1 million humanoid robots are sold by 2030 [2][3] Group 2 - The acceleration of lightweight and electrification trends in the automotive industry is expected to lead to explosive growth in high-performance engineering plastics like PEEK by 2025. PEEK is used in traditional fuel vehicles for bearings and seals, and in electric vehicles for lightweight components to reduce energy consumption and improve range [2][3] - The global market size for PEEK in the automotive sector is projected to exceed 3 billion USD by 2025 [2] Group 3 - In the medical field, PEEK products include artificial spinal implants, artificial joints, bone repair replicas, and surgical instruments due to their excellent biocompatibility, which closely matches the rigidity of human bones. The domestic demand for medical-grade PEEK materials for spinal and cranial repair products is expected to reach 32.8 tons and 47.9 tons by 2027, with market sizes of 377 million yuan and 208 million yuan respectively [3] Group 4 - The global market for semiconductor manufacturing PEEK materials is expected to reach approximately 469 million USD in 2024 and grow to 758 million USD by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2031 [4] Group 5 - The global aerospace PEEK materials market is anticipated to exceed 2 billion USD by 2025, driven by the demand for lightweight components in high-end aircraft and the rapid growth of commercial space [4] Group 6 - The potential market size for PEEK materials in the low-altitude economy is estimated to reach 125 billion yuan by 2027, driven by the demand for lightweight materials in drones and eVTOLs [4] Group 7 - Companies such as 富春染织, 中研股份, 恒勃股份, and others are focusing on PEEK applications in various sectors including semiconductors, medical devices, and humanoid robots, with ongoing research and development efforts [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The chemical industry stock index has significantly outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index year-to-date, with notable performances in the plastics and rubber sub-sectors, achieving increases of 48% and 35% respectively, driven by small-cap effects and the popularity of industries such as robotics and AI materials [1][3][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - The divergence between chemical stock performance and commodity futures is evident, with stock prices influenced by both EPS and valuation changes, with valuation changes being more pronounced [1][6]. - The delay in US-China tariffs and anti-involution measures have positively impacted stock valuation recovery [1][6]. - Anti-involution policies have effectively balanced supply and demand by eliminating outdated production capacity and promoting industry self-discipline, leading to an increase in chemical product prices [1][9]. - The chemical sector faces challenges of overcapacity and prices below cost due to disorderly competition, which the industry typically addresses through self-discipline, extended maintenance periods, and the elimination of outdated capacity [1][11]. Sub-Sector Performance - Four sub-sectors expected to see improved performance in the second half of the year include fluorochemicals and refrigerants, phosphorus chemicals, pesticides, and sugar substitutes, benefiting from quota policies, strong downstream demand, cyclical rebounds, and enhanced export competitiveness [1][13][14]. - Mid-year reports indicate strong performance in refrigerants and phosphorus chemicals, with expectations for continued relative gains throughout the year [1][14][15]. Recommended Investment Opportunities - Key recommendations for the second half of the year include sectors such as smart devices, phosphorus chemicals, pesticides, and sugar substitutes, with specific companies highlighted: - **Juhua Co.** (Refrigerants) - Projected profit of 2 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of approximately 150% [2][17]. - **Yuntianhua Co.** (Phosphorus Chemicals) - Last year's profit of 2.7 billion yuan, with 1.3 billion yuan achieved in Q1 2025 [2][17]. - **Yangnong Chemical** (Pesticides) - Expected slight growth in 2025 [2][17]. - **Bailong Chuangyuan** (Sugar Substitutes) - Q1 2025 profit of 80 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of over 50% [2][17]. Market Dynamics and Price Trends - The recent 10% increase in commodity prices is attributed to supply-demand imbalances exacerbated by anti-involution policies, which have led to coordinated maintenance schedules among manufacturers [1][8][9]. - The chemical industry is implementing measures to achieve supply-demand balance and enhance product prices through the elimination of outdated capacity and self-regulation [1][9][10]. Additional Insights - The chemical sector is currently in a cyclical bottoming phase, with expectations for gradual improvement starting in 2025 due to policy changes and improved liquidity [1][13]. - The performance of the recommended sectors is expected to continue contributing positively to earnings, with the logic of growth still unfolding [2][16]. Elasticity of Recommended Stocks - The stocks are ranked by elasticity from highest to lowest: Bailong Chuangyuan > Yangnong Chemical > Juhua Co. > Yuntianhua Co., reflecting higher growth potential in smaller market cap companies [2][18].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The international oil price is expected to decline, with the fourth - quarter Brent crude oil price central falling to around $63 per barrel from $67 per barrel in the third quarter [2] - For precious metals, wait patiently for opportunities to enter the market on dips during the oscillatory trend [3] - Copper prices are difficult to break through effectively, and it is advisable to short on rallies [4] - Aluminum prices will mainly oscillate in the short - term, with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5] - For various commodities, different investment strategies are proposed based on their respective supply - demand and market conditions Summary by Commodity Categories Energy Commodities - **Crude Oil**: The IEA's August report increased supply growth forecasts and slightly decreased demand growth forecasts. The fourth - quarter Brent central may fall to around $63 per barrel from $67 per barrel in the third quarter. There is still upward risk due to potential supply disruptions, but the overall driving force is downward [2] - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: In August, the Asian fuel oil market has sufficient arrivals, and the low - sulfur fuel oil market is under pressure due to the expected release of the third - batch quota and weakening costs [18] - **Asphalt**: Supply - demand is expected to tighten marginally. With low inventory, the price has some support, and the recent BU cracking is considered strong [19] - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: Overseas exports are loose, but there is support from increased East Asian chemical procurement. The price has stabilized slightly. The domestic market is in a low - level oscillation [20] Metal Commodities - **Precious Metals**: After the release of the US CPI data, the market fully priced in a Fed rate cut in September. Wait patiently for opportunities to enter the market on dips during the oscillatory trend [3] - **Base Metals** - **Copper**: Chile's refined copper output may increase but the growth rate may fall short of expectations again. It is difficult for copper prices to break through 79,500 yuan, and it is advisable to short on rallies [4] - **Aluminum**: The social inventory of aluminum ingots is accumulating, but the peak may occur in August. The price will mainly oscillate in the short - term, with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5] - **Zinc**: The domestic market has weak demand and increasing supply, and the social inventory may rise further. Wait patiently for short - selling opportunities above 23,500 yuan per ton [8] - **Lead**: The price is in a wide - range oscillation. It is advisable to hold long positions with a stop - loss at 16,600 yuan per ton [9] - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: The fundamentals of nickel are poor, and it is advisable to actively short during the later stage of the rebound [10] - **Tin**: Selectively go short for the short - term at low prices [11] - **Carbonate Lithium**: The futures price oscillates, and attention should be paid to risk management [12] - **Industrial Silicon**: The self - clearing of production capacity is difficult, and the price is affected by related varieties. Pay attention to the support at 8,300 yuan per ton [13] - **Polysilicon**: The price is expected to operate in the range of 48,000 - 53,000 yuan per ton. It is recommended to short cautiously at the lower end of the range [14] Agricultural Commodities - **Soybean & Palm Oil**: Affected by the rapeseed anti - dumping policy and the US Department of Agriculture's supply - demand report, the short - term price volatility should be enlarged, and attention should be paid to the changes in positions [33] - **Rapeseed & Rapeseed Oil**: The domestic rapeseed and rapeseed oil market is expected to remain relatively strong, and a bullish view is maintained [34] - **Soybean No. 1**: Affected by the rapeseed anti - dumping policy and the US Department of Agriculture's supply - demand report, short - term attention should be paid to the fluctuations of surrounding varieties [35] - **Eggs**: The spot price is stable, and the futures market is in a situation of near - term weakness and long - term strength. Attention should be paid to the demand in the peak season and the progress of capacity elimination [37] - **Cotton**: The US Department of Agriculture's August supply - demand report was bullish. Domestic inventory is decreasing, and it is advisable to buy on dips [38] - **Sugar**: The US sugar price is under pressure, and the domestic sugar price is expected to oscillate [39] - **Apples**: The market's trading focus has shifted to the new - season output estimate. It is advisable to wait and see for now [40] Others - **Grain & Oil Chemicals** - **Urea**: The short - term supply - demand is loose, and the market is likely to oscillate within a range [21] - **Methanol**: The domestic market is strong in the inland and weak in the ports. With the approaching peak - season demand, attention should be paid to macro - sentiment and downstream stocking [22] - **Pure Benzene**: There is an expected seasonal improvement in supply - demand in the second half of the third quarter, and it is advisable to conduct month - spread trading [23] - **Styrene**: The price is in a consolidation pattern, with limited upward and downward movement [24] - **Polypropylene, Plastic & Propylene**: Propylene prices are supported, polyethylene demand is expected to increase, and polypropylene is in a weak - adjustment state [25] - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: PVC prices are expected to oscillate weakly, and caustic soda prices are under pressure at high levels [26] - **PX & PTA**: Affected by oil prices, the prices are falling. PX is expected to have a good valuation in the third quarter [27] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply - demand pressure is alleviating, and short - term performance is weak due to oil prices [28] - **Short - Fiber & Bottle - Chip**: Short - fiber can be considered for long - position allocation in the medium - term, and bottle - chip is under long - term over - capacity pressure [29] - **Financial Products** - **Stock Index**: The market is in an active state, with a positive macro - driving force. It is recommended to increase the allocation of technology - growth sectors and also pay attention to consumption and cyclical sectors [43] - **Treasury Bonds**: The futures are oscillating. The probability of a steeper yield curve is increasing [44]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - L2509 fluctuated weakly, closing at 7,287 yuan/ton. Supply: PE output increased by 0.14% week - on - week to 661,100 tons. Demand: The average operating rate of PE downstream products increased by 0.4% week - on - week, with the agricultural film operating rate up 0.4%. Inventory: Producer inventory rose 19.09% to 515,400 tons, social inventory fell 1.22% to 568,700 tons, and total inventory pressure is not significant. Domestic PE's next round of intensive maintenance is expected to start in mid - August. Due to the leap June, domestic greenhouse film demand is delayed, extending the downstream off - season. Food and daily chemical packaging film orders are accumulating sporadically, mainly for rigid demand. Cost: OPEC+ production increase impact continues, IEA predicts intensified oil supply - demand imbalance, and the upcoming meeting between US and Russian leaders makes international oil prices fluctuate weakly. For L2509, pay attention to the support around 7,200 yuan/ton; for L2601, focus on the support around 7,300 yuan/ton and the resistance around 7,500 yuan/ton. The main contract is about to switch to L2601 [2] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main polyethylene futures contract was 7,343 yuan/ton, down 38 yuan; the trading volume was 187,511 lots, and the open interest was 303,896 lots, an increase of 91,334 lots. The 9 - 1 spread was - 56. The buy orders of the top 20 futures positions were 322,688 lots, a decrease of 3,077 lots; the sell orders were 339,408 lots, and the net buy orders were - 16,720 lots, a decrease of 1,438 lots [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The average price of LLDPE (7042) in North China was 7,313.04 yuan/ton, and in East China was 7,398.33 yuan/ton, an increase of 15.24 yuan [2] 3.3 Basis - The basis was 26.87, with a change of 0.04 [2] 3.4 Upstream Situation - FOB middle price of naphtha in Singapore was 60.31 US dollars/barrel, a decrease of 0.77; CFR middle price of naphtha in Japan was 563.5 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 6.5. The middle price of ethylene CFR in Southeast Asia was 831 US dollars/ton, and in Northeast Asia was 826 US dollars/ton, unchanged [2] 3.5 Industry Situation - The operating rate of PE in petrochemical plants nationwide was 84.08% [2] 3.6 Downstream Situation - The operating rate of polyethylene (PE) packaging film was 49.3%, that of pipes was 29%, and that of agricultural film was 13.07% [2] 3.7 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of polyethylene was 11.89%, and the 40 - day historical volatility was 11.63%, a decrease of 0.09%. The implied volatility of at - the - money put options and call options was 14.8%, an increase of 0.19% [2] 3.8 Industry News - From August 8th to 14th, China's polyethylene output was 661,100 tons, an increase of 0.14% from the previous period. From August 1st to 7th, the average operating rate of China's polyethylene downstream products increased by 0.4% from the previous period. As of August 6th, the inventory of Chinese polyethylene producers was 515,400 tons, an increase of 19.09% from the previous period; as of August 8th, the social inventory of polyethylene was 568,700 tons, a decrease of 1.22% from the previous period [2]