1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector includes energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies mainly involve constructing option combination strategies dominated by sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different energy - chemical option varieties have different performance in terms of latest price, price change, price change rate, trading volume, volume change, open interest, and open interest change. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2509) is 528, with a price increase of 13 and a change rate of 2.49% [4]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - PCR indicators are used to describe the strength of option underlying asset market conditions and turning points. For instance, the open interest PCR of crude oil is 0.56, with a change of 0.07 [5]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of option underlying assets can be observed from the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 640, and the support level is 500 [6]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility includes at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, etc. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 30.8, and the weighted implied volatility is 34.57 with a change of - 0.35 [7]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy - related Options (Crude Oil, LPG) - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentally, UAE port transfers are rising, but Russian shipments are tight. The market is short - term bearish. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [8]. - **LPG**: Fundamentally, the supply is abundant, and the demand is in the off - season. The market is short - term bearish. Option strategies include constructing a bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [10]. 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options (Methanol, Ethylene Glycol) - **Methanol**: Fundamentally, port and enterprise inventories are decreasing. The market is weak with pressure. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Fundamentally, polyester load is rising. The market is weakly bullish with pressure. Option strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy [11]. 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options (Polypropylene, PVC, etc.) - **Polypropylene**: Fundamentally, PE and PP inventories have different trends. The market is weakly bearish with pressure. Option strategies include a long collar strategy [11]. 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options (Rubber, Synthetic Rubber) - **Rubber**: Fundamentally, social inventories are decreasing. The market is in a low - level consolidation. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy [12]. 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options (PX, PTA, etc.) - **PTA**: Fundamentally, the overall social inventory is increasing. The market is weakly bearish with pressure. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy [13]. 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options (Caustic Soda, Soda Ash) - **Caustic Soda**: Fundamentally, factory inventories are increasing. The market is in a high - level shock with pressure. Option strategies include a long collar strategy [14]. - **Soda Ash**: Fundamentally, inventories are accumulating at a high level. The market is in a significant decline with pressure. Option strategies include constructing a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy [14]. 3.5.7 Urea Options - Fundamentally, port inventories are increasing slightly, and enterprise inventories are decreasing. The market is in a shock under bearish pressure. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. For each sector, option strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties. Option strategy reports are compiled for each option variety based on underlying market analysis, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions [9]. - Strategies focus on constructing option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various energy - chemical futures contracts show different price movements, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2509) is 516, up 10 with a 2.06% increase; the trading volume is 11.77 million lots, a decrease of 3.49 million lots, and the open interest is 3.78 million lots, a decrease of 0.22 million lots [4]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil is 0.54, an increase of 0.06, and the open - interest PCR is 0.50, a decrease of 0.03 [5]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the maximum open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of option underlyings are determined. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 640, and the support level is 500 [6]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Different option varieties have different implied volatility values, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and their changes. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 29.605%, and the weighted implied volatility is 34.92%, a decrease of 0.30% [7]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: The fundamental situation shows that the UAE port transfer increase implies Iran's return to global supply, while Russia's shipments remain tight. The market is short - term weak. Implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates increasing short - side strength. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: The fundamental situation is that the supply is abundant, and the market is short - term bearish. Implied volatility remains at a relatively high historical level, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates strong short - side strength. Strategies include constructing a bearish call + put option selling combination for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: The port and enterprise inventories are decreasing, and the market is weak with pressure. Implied volatility first rises to a high level and then falls, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weak - oscillating market. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The polyester load is rising, and the market is weakly bullish with pressure. Implied volatility fluctuates above the historical mean, and the open - interest PCR around 0.90 indicates an oscillating market. Strategies include constructing a volatility - selling strategy for time - value gain, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: The inventory situation shows mixed trends, and the market is weak with short - side pressure. Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening market. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: The social inventory is decreasing, and the market is in a low - level consolidation. Implied volatility rapidly rises to a high historical level, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates short - side strength. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination for volatility [12]. 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: The inventory is increasing, and the market is weak with pressure. Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high mean level, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening market. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination for volatility [13]. 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: The inventory is increasing, and the market is falling back with pressure. Implied volatility first rises rapidly and then drops significantly, remaining at a high level. The open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening market. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. - **Soda Ash**: The inventory is at a high level and increasing, and the market is falling back with pressure. Implied volatility first rises rapidly and then drops significantly, remaining at a high level. The open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates strong short - side pressure. Strategies include constructing a volatility - selling combination for volatility gain, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.5.7 Urea Options - The port inventory is increasing slightly, and the enterprise inventory is decreasing with a slowing slope. The market oscillates under short - side pressure. Implied volatility fluctuates slightly below the historical mean, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening market. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9]. - For each selected option variety, the report provides analysis of the underlying market, option factor research, and option strategy recommendations [9]. - Overall, it is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts are presented, along with their price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil SC2509 is 502, down 7 (-1.32%), with a trading volume of 15.26 million lots and an open interest of 4.00 million lots [4]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR for different option varieties are given, which can be used to analyze the strength of the market and the turning points of the underlying assets. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil is 0.48, and the open interest PCR is 0.53 [5]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels for each option variety are determined from the exercise prices with the maximum open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 640, and the support level is 500 [6]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data for different option varieties are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 29.53% [7]. 3.3 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.3.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: The short - term market is weak. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: The short - term market is bearish. It is recommended to construct a bearish short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.3.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: The market is weak with resistance above. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The market is weakly bullish with resistance above. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.3.3 Polyolefin - related Options - For polyolefins such as polypropylene, it is recommended to hold a long spot position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option for spot hedging [11]. 3.3.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: The market is in a low - level consolidation. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy [12]. 3.3.5 Polyester - related Options - For polyester options such as PTA, it is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy [13]. 3.3.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: The market has resistance above and is in a downward trend. It is recommended to use a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. - **Soda Ash**: The market has resistance above and is in a significant decline. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.3.7 Urea Options - The market is in a range - bound under bearish pressure. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector includes energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, etc. [9] - For each sub - sector, options strategies are formulated based on fundamental analysis, market trend analysis, and option factor research of underlying assets [9] - The overall strategy is to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical futures contracts are presented, such as the latest price of crude oil SC2509 is 509, down 6 with a decline of 1.20% [4] 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume - to - Open - Interest PCR - The volume - to - open - interest PCR of various energy - chemical options is provided, which reflects the strength of the underlying asset's market and the turning point of the market trend. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.49, with a change of - 0.00 [5] 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various energy - chemical options are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil options is 640, and the support level is 500 [6] 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of various energy - chemical options is presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 27, and the weighted implied volatility is 31.12 [7] 3.3 Strategies and Recommendations 3.3.1 Energy - related Options (Crude Oil, LPG) - **Crude Oil**: OPEC + increases supply, and the US supply rebounds with oil prices. The short - term market is weak. Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the short - selling power increases. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] - **LPG**: The futures price is weak, and the demand side has potential risks. The short - term market is bearish. Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the short - selling power increases. Strategies include constructing a bearish call + put option selling combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.3.2 Alcohol - related Options (Methanol, Ethylene Glycol) - **Methanol**: Port inventory increases, and the market shows a weak rebound. Implied volatility is below the historical average, and the market is in a weak shock. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Port inventory decreases in the short term, and the market shows a narrow - range shock. Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the market is in a shock. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.3.3 Polyolefin - related Options (Polypropylene, PVC, Plastic, Styrene) - **Polypropylene**: The inventory of traders decreases, and the market is weak. Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the market weakens. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.3.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: The production of synthetic rubber and butadiene rubber increases. The market shows a low - level consolidation. Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the short - selling power increases. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination [12] 3.3.5 Polyester - related Options (PX, PTA, Short - fiber, Bottle - chip) - **PTA**: The load is stable, and the market is weak. Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the market weakens. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination [12] 3.3.6 Alkali - related Options (Caustic Soda, Soda Ash) - **Caustic Soda**: The average utilization rate of production capacity decreases slightly, and the market shows a short - term upward trend. Implied volatility fluctuates around the average. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] - **Soda Ash**: The inventory is at a historical high, and the market shows a short - term upward trend. Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the market is in a weak shock. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] 3.3.7 Urea Options - The port inventory increases, and the market shows a shock under bearish pressure. Implied volatility fluctuates slightly below the historical average, and the market weakens. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views - Crude oil: Short - term prices are expected to fluctuate narrowly, with Brent in the range of 68 - 70 USD/barrel. Medium - term outlook is bearish due to expected oversupply after the 4th quarter [2]. - Asphalt: The unilateral price is expected to oscillate at a high level, and the cracking spread is expected to be strong. The BU main contract is expected to trade between 3500 - 3650 [5]. - LPG: The PG price is expected to be weak due to sufficient supply and low downstream purchasing enthusiasm [9]. - Natural gas: US natural gas prices are expected to rise, while European natural gas prices are expected to oscillate [9][10]. - Fuel oil: High - sulfur fuel oil has some demand support, but the supply of low - sulfur fuel oil is increasing. It is recommended to wait and see [11]. - PX: Expected to follow the cost side and oscillate in the short term [13]. - PTA: Expected to oscillate and consolidate, with attention to device changes [14]. - Ethylene glycol: Supply is gradually returning, putting pressure on prices, and expected to oscillate and consolidate [17]. - Short - fiber: Processing fees are expected to be strongly supported, and it is expected to oscillate and consolidate [19]. - PET bottle chips: Expected to follow the raw material side and oscillate and consolidate [23]. - Styrene: Expected to oscillate in the short term due to supply and demand changes [27]. - PVC: In the second half of the year, it is in a pattern of oversupply, and prices are expected to be bearish in the medium and short term [30]. - Caustic soda: Short - term prices are expected to oscillate weakly [30]. - Plastic and PP: Fundamental is weak, and prices are expected to be bearish in the medium and short term [32]. - Glass: Short - term focus on production and sales, medium - term focus on cost reduction and plant cold - repair [35]. - Soda ash: Prices are expected to be strong in the short term, with attention to policy trends [38]. - Methanol: Expected to oscillate weakly in the short term, with attention to the evolution of the Middle East situation [39]. - Urea: Expected to be weak in the short term, with attention to export policies [43]. - Corrugated paper: Overall in a weak pattern, with some price increases expected [44]. - Offset paper: In a situation of weak supply and demand, prices are expected to be stable [45]. - Logs: It is recommended to wait and see for the near - month contract, and pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [48]. - Natural rubber and 20 - number rubber: Wait and see for the RU and NR main contracts; hold the RU2509 - NR2509 spread [52]. - Butadiene rubber: Try shorting the BR main contract opportunistically [55]. - Pulp: Try shorting a small amount of the SP main contract [57]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Market Review: WTI2508 closed at 66.38 USD/barrel, down 0.14 USD/barrel (- 0.21%); Brent2509 closed at 68.52 USD/barrel, down 0.19 USD/barrel (- 0.28%); SC main contract 2509 closed at 507 CNY/barrel [1]. - Related News: Trump's attitude towards Powell affected the market; the Fed's economic report indicated cost pressure; EIA data showed changes in US oil inventories and production [1]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - narrow - range oscillation; arbitrage - gasoline and diesel cracking spreads are stable; options - wait and see [2]. Asphalt - Market Review: BU2509 closed at 3612 points (- 0.14%) at night; BU2512 closed at 3433 points (- 0.17%) at night [3]. - Related News: Prices in different regions showed different trends, affected by factors such as demand and supply [3][4]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - high - level oscillation; arbitrage - asphalt - crude oil spread is strong; options - wait and see [6]. LPG - Market Review: PG2508 closed at 4072 (- 0.88%) at night; PG2509 closed at 3988 (- 0.77%) at night [6]. - Related News: Prices in different regions had different trends [6][7]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - weak operation [9]. Natural Gas - Market Review: TTF closed at 34.809 (+ 1.06%), HH closed at 3.551 (+ 0.79%), JKM closed at 12.475 (+ 1.42%) [9]. - Related News: US natural gas inventory increased, supply and demand changed [9]. - Trading Strategy: HH unilateral - buy on dips; TTF unilateral - oscillate [10]. Fuel Oil - Market Review: FU09 closed at 2855 (- 0.56%) at night; LU09 closed at 3568 (- 2.22%) at night [10]. - Related News: Changes in fuel oil inventories and trading volume [11]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - wait and see; arbitrage - wait and see [12]. PX - Market Review: PX2509 main contract closed at 6716 (+ 28/+ 0.42%), and 6684 (- 32/- 0.48%) at night [12]. - Related News: Decline in polyester sales [13]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate and consolidate; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [13]. PTA - Market Review: TA509 main contract closed at 4706 (+ 10/+ 0.21%), and 4696 (- 10/- 0.21%) at night [13]. - Related News: Decline in polyester sales [14]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate and consolidate; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [16]. Ethylene Glycol - Market Review: EG2509 main contract closed at 4351 (+ 29+0.67%), and 4349 (- 2/- 0.05%) at night [16]. - Related News: Decline in polyester sales, equipment shutdown [16]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate and consolidate; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [18]. Short - fiber - Market Review: PF2508 main contract closed at 6356 (- 12/- 0.19%) during the day, and 6338 (- 18/- 0.28%) at night [19]. - Related News: Decline in polyester sales [19]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate and consolidate; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [21]. PET Bottle Chips - Market Review: PR2509 main contract closed at 5886 (+ 16/+ 0.27%), and 5876 (- 10/- 0.17%) at night [20]. - Related News: Stable factory quotes, average market transactions [23]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate and consolidate; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [24]. Styrene - Market Review: BZ2503 main contract closed at 6166 (+ 22/+ 0.36%) during the day, and 6151 (- 15/- 0.24%) at night; EB2508 main contract closed at 7343 (+ 3/+ 0.04%) during the day, and 7304 (- 39/- 0.53%) at night [24]. - Related News: Changes in port inventories, equipment shutdown [24]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate and consolidate; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [27]. PVC and Caustic Soda - Market Review: PVC prices declined, and caustic soda prices were stable [27][30]. - Related News: Changes in PVC and caustic soda inventories, new device production expectations [30]. - Trading Strategy: PVC - bearish in the medium and short term; caustic soda - oscillate weakly in the short term; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [31]. Plastic and PP - Market Review: LLDPE prices declined in some regions, and PP prices had slight changes [32]. - Related News: Changes in maintenance ratios [32]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - bearish in the medium and short term; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [33]. Glass - Market Review: Glass futures 09 contract closed at 1070 CNY/ton (- 1/- 0.09%), and 1078 CNY/ton (+ 8/+ 0.75%) at night [34]. - Related News: Market conditions in different regions, changes in deep - processing orders [34]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - pay attention to logical conversion; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [36]. Soda Ash - Market Review: Soda ash futures 09 contract closed at 1208 CNY/ton (- 6/- 0.5%), and 1215 CNY/ton (+ 7/+ 0.6%) at night [37]. - Related News: Equipment operation, price trends [38]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - prices are expected to be strong, pay attention to policy trends; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [38]. Methanol - Market Review: Methanol futures closed at 2362 (- 14/- 0.59%) at night [39]. - Related News: Changes in production enterprise signing volume [39]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate weakly in the short term; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [40]. Urea - Market Review: Urea futures oscillated and closed at 1733 (+ 2/+ 0.12%) [40]. - Related News: Changes in production and inventory, new Indian tender prices [43]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - oscillate weakly in the short term; arbitrage - wait and see; options - sell call options on rebounds [44]. Corrugated Paper - Related News: Market prices were stable with some increases, cost and demand situations [44]. - Trading Strategy: No trading strategy provided. Offset Paper - Related News: Market prices were stable, supply and demand situations [45]. - Trading Strategy: No trading strategy provided. Logs - Related News: Price changes, project funds, and market conditions [47]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - wait and see for the near - month contract; arbitrage - pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread; options - wait and see [49]. Natural Rubber and 20 - number Rubber - Market Review: RU main 09 contract closed at 14525 (+ 25/+ 0.17%); NR main 09 contract closed at 12485 (- 5/- 0.04%) [49]. - Related News: Changes in export and consumption data [51]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - wait and see for RU and NR main contracts; arbitrage - hold the RU2509 - NR2509 spread; options - wait and see [52]. Butadiene Rubber - Market Review: BR main 09 contract closed at 11405 (- 45/- 0.39%) [53]. - Related News: Changes in production and shipping index [55]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - try shorting the BR main contract opportunistically; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [55]. Pulp - Market Review: SP main 09 contract closed at 5242, unchanged from the previous day [55]. - Related News: New product launch by Starbucks [56]. - Trading Strategy: Unilateral - try shorting a small amount of the SP main contract; arbitrage - wait and see; options - wait and see [57].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views - The crude oil market is affected by factors such as the weakening of the near - month spread, stubborn CPI in the US, and potential sanctions on Russia, with short - term volatility and a mid - term bearish outlook [1][2]. - The asphalt market has a neutral - to - high valuation, with short - term supply - demand weakness and expected high - level fluctuations in unilateral prices and a strengthening trend in crack spreads [3][5]. - The liquefied gas market has sufficient supply and weak demand, and the price is expected to run weakly [5][8]. - The natural gas market in the US is expected to see higher prices due to strong demand and increased LNG exports, while the European market is expected to be volatile due to stable supply and weak demand [8][9]. - The fuel oil market has different situations for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [10][12]. - The PX, PTA, ethylene glycol, short - fiber, PR, and other polyester - related markets are expected to fluctuate and be sorted out, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [13][15][16]. - The styrene market is expected to show an oscillating trend due to factors such as supply and demand changes and inventory accumulation [23][25]. - The PVC market has a weak supply - demand situation, with a bearish view on prices in the medium and short term, while the caustic soda market has a reduced upward drive, and short - term long positions are recommended to take profits on rallies [26][28]. - The PP and PE markets have a large capacity release pressure in the third quarter, with a bearish view on prices in the medium and short term [29][31]. - The soda ash market is expected to show a relatively strong performance in price, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [32][35]. - The glass market is affected by the adjustment of real - estate expectations, and attention should be paid to possible logical conversions [35][37]. - The methanol market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading and selling call options [37][40]. - The urea market is expected to be strong in the short term but weak in the short - term operation due to factors such as supply, demand, and export policies [40][42]. - The log market has a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [43][46]. - The corrugated paper market is in a weak pattern, with a wait - and - see attitude for trading [46]. - The double - offset paper market is in a situation of weak supply and demand, with paper mills having a strong willingness to support prices [48][50]. - The pulp market has a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the high point on Tuesday [51][53]. - The butadiene rubber market has a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the high point last Thursday [54][56]. - The natural rubber and 20 - number rubber markets have a wait - and - see attitude for trading, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the high points, and the RU2509 - NR2509 spread can be considered for intervention [57][59]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2508 contract settled at $66.52, down $0.46/barrel, a month - on - month decrease of - 0.69%; Brent2509 contract settled at $68.71, down $0.50/barrel, a month - on - month decrease of - 0.72%. SC main contract 2509 fell 2.6 to 509.3 yuan/barrel, and at night it fell 3.7 to 505.6 yuan/barrel. The Brent main - to - next - month spread was $0.94/barrel [1]. - **Related News**: US June CPI rebounded to 2.7% year - on - year, core CPI rose 2.9% year - on - year. There are potential sanctions on Russia, and the US commercial crude oil inventory increased by 19.1 million barrels in the week ending July 11, 2025 [1][2]. - **Logical Analysis**: The near - month spread of crude oil weakened, the short - term supply - demand contradiction was slightly weakened. The US CPI in June was still stubborn, the expectation of interest rate cuts was weakened, and the uncertainty of the macro - economic outlook increased. Potential sanctions on Russia may increase market disturbances [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term volatility is weak, and pay attention to the support around $68.2 for Brent. Gasoline and diesel crack spreads are stable, and options are on hold [2][3]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2509 closed at 3612 points at night (- 0.14%), BU2512 closed at 3433 points at night (- 0.17%). The spot price in Shandong on July 15 was 3550 - 4070 yuan/ton, and in the East China region it was 3670 - 3800 yuan/ton [3]. - **Related News**: The mainstream transaction prices in different regions were stable, with some price adjustments due to factors such as supply and demand and weather [3][4]. - **Logical Analysis**: Oil prices fell from a high level, the asphalt crack spread increased passively, the industrial chain profit was repaired, and the valuation was neutral - to - high. The supply and demand were weak in the short term, and both were expected to increase before the peak season at the end of the third quarter [5]. - **Trading Strategy**: High - level fluctuations, the asphalt - crude oil spread is strong, and options are on hold [5]. Liquefied Gas - **Market Review**: PG2508 closed at 4106 at night (- 1.3%), PG2509 closed at 4016 at night (- 1.06%). The spot prices in different regions varied [5]. - **Related News**: The market trends in different regions were different, with fluctuations and adjustments [5][6]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply decreased last week, the international ship arrivals increased, the demand in the combustion and chemical fields was weak, and the inventories at ports and factories increased [8]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to run weakly [8]. Natural Gas - **Market Review**: TTF closed at 34.445 (- 2.85%), HH closed at 3.521 (+ 1.64%), JKM closed at 12.3 (- 2.88%) [8]. - **Logical Analysis**: In the US, the natural gas inventory increased last week, the production increased, the demand was strong, and the LNG export volume increased, so the price was expected to rise. In Europe, the supply was stable, the demand was weak, and the price fell [8][9]. - **Trading Strategy**: For HH, buy on dips; for TTF, it is expected to oscillate [9]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU09 contract closed at 22873 at night (+ 0.21%), LU09 closed at 3642 at night (- 0.14%). The Singapore paper - cargo market had different month - spreads [10]. - **Related News**: Malaysia will implement regulations on illegal ship - to - ship crude oil transfers, and the sales volume of marine fuel oil in Singapore in the first half of 2025 decreased slightly [11]. - **Logical Analysis**: The high arrival of domestic high - sulfur spot hit the domestic high - sulfur price. The high - sulfur feed demand was expected to increase, and the low - sulfur supply increased with no specific demand driver [12][13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for unilateral trading, and pay attention to the digestion rhythm of near - term high - sulfur spot for arbitrage [13]. PX - **Market Review**: The PX2509 main contract closed at 6688 (- 90/- 1.33%) yesterday and 6712 (+ 24/+ 0.36%) at night. The spot price of PX decreased [13]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [14]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply of PX was still tight, the downstream demand was lack of support in the off - season, and it was expected to oscillate following the cost side [14]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [14]. PTA - **Market Review**: The TA509 main contract closed at 4696 (- 44/- 0.93%) yesterday and 4702 (+ 6/+ 0.13%) at night. The spot basis was stable [15]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [15]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply of PTA was expected to increase, the downstream demand was weak, and the processing fee was compressed [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [16]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: The EG2509 futures main contract closed at 4322 (- 35/- 0.80%) yesterday and 4301 (- 21/- 0.49%) at night. The spot basis was stable [16]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [17]. - **Logical Analysis**: The supply of ethylene glycol was expected to increase, and there was an expectation of inventory accumulation in August - September, which would put pressure on the price [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [18]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: The PF2508 main contract closed at 6368 (- 68/- 1.06%) during the day and 6358 (- 10/- 0.16%) at night. The spot price in different regions was stable [18]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [18]. - **Logical Analysis**: The short - fiber price followed the decline of polyester raw materials, the processing difference continued to expand, and the production and sales were average [18][19]. - **Trading Strategy**: No specific strategy provided, wait and see attitude implied [19]. PR (Bottle Chips) - **Market Review**: The PR2509 main contract closed at 5870 (- 50/- 0.84%) yesterday and 5874 (+ 4/+ 0.07%) at night. The spot market trading atmosphere was average [19]. - **Related News**: The export quotation of polyester bottle - chip factories was slightly reduced [19]. - **Logical Analysis**: The raw material futures fell, the bottle - chip processing fee strengthened, and the production was reduced. It was expected to oscillate and sort out following the raw material end [19]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [21]. Styrene - **Market Review**: The BZ2503 main contract closed at 6144 (- 45/- 0.73%) during the day and 6164 (+ 20/+ 0.33%) at night. The EB2508 main contract closed at 7340 (- 138/- 1.85%) during the day and 7332 (- 8/- 0.11%) at night. The spot price of pure benzene and styrene changed [23]. - **Related News**: The styrene inventory in the East China main port increased, and some styrene devices were shut down for maintenance [23][24]. - **Logical Analysis**: The pure benzene price was expected to oscillate and sort out, and the styrene price was expected to show an oscillating trend due to supply and demand changes and inventory accumulation [24][25]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate and sort out, wait and see for arbitrage and options [25][26]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The PVC spot market was slightly weak, and the caustic soda spot price in different regions was stable or slightly increased [26][27]. - **Related News**: The price of liquid chlorine in Shandong decreased [27]. - **Logical Analysis**: The PVC supply and demand were weak, the inventory increased, and there was a risk of new device production. The caustic soda price had a peak - season expectation, but the upward drive was reduced [27][28]. - **Trading Strategy**: For caustic soda, take profits on rallies for short - term long positions; for PVC, be bearish on the price in the medium and short term. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [29]. PP and PE - **Market Review**: The LLDPE market price was slightly weak, and the PP spot price in different regions decreased [29]. - **Related News**: The PP and PE maintenance ratios increased [29]. - **Logical Analysis**: There was a large capacity release pressure in the third quarter, the terminal demand was weak, and the price was bearish in the medium and short term [31]. - **Trading Strategy**: Be bearish on the price in the medium and short term, wait and see for arbitrage and options [32]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The soda ash futures main 09 contract closed at 1214 yuan/ton (- 27/- 2.2%), and at night it closed at 1211 yuan (- 15/- 1.22%). The spot price in different regions changed [32]. - **Related News**: The domestic soda ash factory inventory increased, and some devices had maintenance or production plans [33]. - **Logical Analysis**: The soda ash supply decreased, the demand was weak, the inventory increased, and the profit decreased. The market expected the real - estate sector to adjust [33][34]. - **Trading Strategy**: The price is expected to be relatively strong, wait and see for arbitrage and options [35]. Glass - **Market Review**: The glass futures main 09 contract closed at 1071 yuan/ton (- 31/- 2.81%), and at night it closed at 1069 yuan/ton (- 13/- 1.2%). The spot price in different regions was stable or slightly increased [35]. - **Related News**: The glass market price was stable with some increases, and the deep - processing order days decreased [35][37]. - **Logical Analysis**: The glass price was affected by the adjustment of real - estate expectations, the supply decreased last week, and attention should be paid to production and sales in the short term and cost and cold - repair in the medium term [37]. - **Trading Strategy**: Pay attention to possible logical conversions, wait and see for arbitrage and options [37]. Methanol - **Market Review**: The methanol futures closed at 2374 at night (- 18/- 0.75%). The spot price in different regions varied [37][38]. - **Related News**: The weekly signing volume of methanol production enterprises in the Northwest increased [39]. - **Logical Analysis**: The international methanol device start - up rate increased, the import recovered, the domestic supply was loose, and the price was expected to oscillate weakly in the short term [39][40]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate weakly, wait and see for arbitrage, and sell call options [40]. Urea - **Market Review**: The urea futures fell to 1731 (- 33/- 1.87%). The spot price decreased slightly [40][41]. - **Related News**: The urea daily production increased, and the new Indian tender price was announced [41]. - **Logical Analysis**: The urea supply was large, the demand was weak, the inventory was high, and the price was expected to be strong in the short term but weak in the short - term operation [41][42]. - **Trading Strategy**: Oscillate weakly in the short term, wait and see for arbitrage, and sell call options on rallies [42][43]. Log - **Market Review**: The log spot market was stable with some price decreases. The 9 - month contract price rose slightly [43][44]. - **Related News**: The import volume of logs and sawn timber in June decreased, and the real - estate development data was not good [43]. - **Logical Analysis**: The downstream demand was weak, and the price support and trading volume needed to be considered. The scale difference supported the disk price [44][46]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the near - month contract, pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread, and wait and see for options [46]. Corrugated Paper - **Market Review**: The corrugated and box - board paper market was stable with some individual adjustments [46]. - **Related News**: The price of waste yellow - board paper increased, and the market trading atmosphere was average [46]. - **Logical Analysis**: The corrugated paper market was in a weak pattern, with sufficient supply and weak demand [46

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an Energy and Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report, covering energy, polyolefin, polyester, alkali chemical, and other energy and chemical options [2][3] - The recommended strategy is to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered call strategies to enhance returns [3] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The report provides the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy and chemical option underlying futures contracts [4] Group 3: Option Factors - Quantity and Position PCR - The report presents the trading volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, trading volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of various energy and chemical options [6] - The PCR indicators are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and whether the underlying market has a turning point [6] Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The report shows the at-the-money strike price, pressure point, pressure point deviation, support point, support point deviation, maximum call position, and maximum put position of various energy and chemical options [7] - The pressure and support points are determined by the strike prices with the maximum call and put option open interests [7] Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The report lists the at-the-money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, historical 20-day volatility, and implied - historical volatility difference of various energy and chemical options [8] - The at-the-money implied volatility is the arithmetic average of the call and put at-the-money option implied volatilities, and the weighted implied volatility uses volume - weighted averaging [8] Group 6: Strategy and Recommendations for Each Option Type Energy Options (Crude Oil and LPG) - **Crude Oil**: OPEC+ increased supply, and the US supply rebounded. The short - term market is weak. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR indicates increasing short - side strength. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations and constructing long collar strategies for spot hedging [9] - **LPG**: Supply divergence is decreasing, and demand has uncertainties. The short - term market is bearish. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates increasing short - side strength. Recommended strategies are similar to those for crude oil [11] Alcohol Options (Methanol and Ethylene Glycol) - **Methanol**: Domestic开工率 is expected to rise, and inventory is increasing. The short - term market is in a narrow - range oscillation. Implied volatility is below the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations and long collar strategies for spot hedging [10][11] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Port inventory is increasing, and the short - term market is weakly bearish with pressure. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weak market. Recommended strategies include shorting volatility and long collar strategies for spot hedging [12] Polyolefin Options (PP, PVC, L, and EB) - **PP**: Inventory shows mixed trends, and the short - term market is weakly bearish with overhead pressure. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weakening market. Recommended strategies include long collar strategies for spot hedging [12] - **PVC**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [116] - **L**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [134] - **EB**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [155] Rubber Options (Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber) - **Natural Rubber**: The market price rebounded, but downstream demand is weak. The short - term market is in a low - level consolidation. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR indicates short - side strength. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations [13] - **Synthetic Rubber**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [192] Polyester Options (PX, PTA, PF, and PR) - **PTA**: The load is increasing, and the short - term market is weakly bearish with overhead pressure. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR indicates a weakening market. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations [13] - **PX**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [9] - **PF**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [9] - **PR**: The short - term market situation is analyzed, and recommended strategies are to be determined based on market conditions [9] Alkali Chemical Options (Caustic Soda and Soda Ash) - **Caustic Soda**: The capacity utilization rate shows mixed trends, and the short - term market is bullish. Implied volatility is around the mean, and the position PCR is around 0.8. Recommended strategies include long collar strategies for spot hedging [14] - **Soda Ash**: Inventory is increasing, and the short - term market is in a bullish low - level consolidation. Implied volatility is around the historical mean, and the position PCR indicates a weak - oscillating market. Recommended strategies include bearish spread strategies for calls, selling bearish call + put option combinations, and long collar strategies for spot hedging [14] Urea Options - The supply - demand difference decreased, and the short - term market is oscillating under bearish pressure. Implied volatility is below the historical mean, and the position PCR is below 0.8. Recommended strategies include selling neutral call + put option combinations and long collar strategies for spot hedging [15] Group 7: Option Charts - The report provides price charts, trading volume and open interest charts, position PCR and trading volume PCR charts, implied volatility charts, historical volatility cone charts, and pressure and support point charts for various energy and chemical options [17][37][57][76][97][116][134][155][175][192]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an Energy and Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report, covering energy, polyolefins, polyesters, alkali chemicals, and other energy - chemical options [2][3] - The recommended strategy is to construct option combination strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of various underlying futures such as crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. are presented. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2508) is 516, with a price increase of 6 and a rise - fall rate of 1.26% [4] Group 3: Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open - interest PCR of various options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.73, with a change of 0.01, and the open - interest PCR is 0.63, with a change of 0.03 [6] Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various options are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil options is 660, and the support level is 450 [7] Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of various options are given, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes, annual average, call and put implied volatility, HISV20, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 26.785, and the weighted implied volatility is 32.88, with a change of - 1.18 [8] Group 6: Strategy and Recommendations for Different Options Energy - related Options Crude Oil - Fundamental situation: US crude oil inventories have different changes, production remains unchanged, and the number of active rigs and fracturing fleets decreases. The market shows short - term weakness. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.80, and the pressure and support levels are 660 and 450 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [9] LPG - Fundamental situation: Geopolitical concerns and seasonal factors affect the market. The market shows short - term weakness. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, and the pressure and support levels are 5100 and 4000 respectively. Recommended strategies are similar to those of crude oil [11] Alcohol - related Options Methanol - Fundamental situation: Port inventory and MTO device utilization rate change. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is 0.84, and the pressure and support levels are 2950 and 2200 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [10][11] Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental situation: Market price adjusts slightly, and inventory accumulates. The market shows weak and bearish fluctuations. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is around 0.70, and the pressure and support levels are 4350 and 4300 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy [12] Polyolefin - related Options Polypropylene - Fundamental situation: Production changes slightly. The market shows a weak trend with upward pressure. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR drops below 0.80, and the pressure and support levels are 7500 and 6800 respectively. Recommended strategies include a long collar strategy [12] Rubber - related Options - Fundamental situation: Exchange inventories of different types of rubber are provided. The market shows low - level consolidation. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, and the pressure and support levels are 21000 and 13000 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [13] Polyester - related Options - Fundamental situation: PTA inventory decreases, and product inventory accumulates. The market shows significant fluctuations. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR is around 0.90, and the pressure and support levels are 5800 and 3800 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [14] Alkali - related Options Caustic Soda - Fundamental situation: Inventory and profit change. The market shows a trend of first falling and then rising. Option factors show that implied volatility decreases and fluctuates around the mean, the open - interest PCR rises to 0.70, and the pressure and support levels are 2520 and 2360 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a put option bear spread combination strategy [15] Soda Ash - Fundamental situation: Supply - demand relationship and market atmosphere are weak. The market shows weak and low - level consolidation. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.50, and the pressure and support levels are 1220 and 1140 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a put option bear spread combination strategy, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy [15] Urea - Fundamental situation: Supply - demand difference changes, and inventory decreases. The market shows fluctuations under bearish pressure. Option factors show that implied volatility fluctuates slightly below the historical mean, the open - interest PCR is below 0.80, and the pressure and support levels are 1900 and 1700 respectively. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [17]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The short - term oil price is expected to remain firm and maintain a volatile pattern, but it is bearish in the medium term. The asphalt price may remain relatively low, the liquefied gas price is expected to be weak, the natural gas price in the US is expected to rise while that in Europe is under pressure. For various chemical products, most are expected to show a pattern of shock, with some being bearish or bullish in the short - term [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. - For forest products and paper products, the market is generally in a state of weak supply and demand, with prices showing different trends of stability, decline or shock [38][39][40][41][42]. - For rubber products, the market is affected by multiple factors, and different types of rubber have different investment suggestions, mainly focusing on waiting and seeing [44][45][46][47][48]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2508 contract settled at $68.33, up $0.40/barrel, a 0.59% increase; Brent2509 contract settled at $70.15, up $0.57/barrel, an 0.82% increase. SC2508 contract rose 8.6 to 509.9 yuan/barrel, and 6.4 to 516.3 yuan/barrel at night [1]. - **Related News**: Trump expanded the global trade war, announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper and threatening semiconductor and pharmaceutical tariffs. Japan and South Korea will negotiate with the US to ease the impact of tariff hikes. EIA raised the global oil production growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 [1][2]. - **Logic Analysis**: The near - term spread of crude oil is strong, Saudi Arabia raised the official price, and the refining profit has recovered. The oil price is expected to be volatile in the short - term and bearish in the medium - term [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term range - bound thinking, medium - term bearish; gasoline and diesel cracking spreads are stable; wait and see for options [2]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2509 closed at 3629 points (+1.11%) at night, BU2512 closed at 3439 points (+1.48%) at night. The spot price in Shandong was 3580 - 4070 yuan/ton, 3670 - 3850 yuan/ton in East China, and 3610 - 3730 yuan/ton in South China [3]. - **Related News**: The mainstream transaction price in Shandong, East China, and South China remained stable. Rainy season affected demand, and the supply was sufficient [3][4]. - **Logic Analysis**: The cost side is volatile. The supply - demand is weak in the near - term, and the inventory is low year - on - year. The supply elasticity of asphalt from local refineries has increased. The asphalt price is expected to be in a narrow - range shock, and the cracking spread is expected to remain high [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: High - level shock; the asphalt - crude oil spread is stable; wait and see for options [5]. Liquefied Gas - **Market Review**: PG2508 closed at 4170 (-0.33%) at night, PG2509 closed at 4073 (-0.12%) at night. The spot price in South China, East China, and Shandong showed different trends [5]. - **Related News**: The price in South China declined, that in Shandong was stable with partial small drops, and that in East China generally declined [5][6]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply decreased, the demand was weak in both the combustion and chemical fields, and the inventory decreased. The fundamentals of liquefied gas are loose, and the price is expected to be weak [6][7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak operation [7]. Natural Gas - **Logic Analysis**: US natural gas production decreased, demand was strong, and LNG exports increased, so the price is expected to rise. European natural gas prices fell due to supply - demand and geopolitical factors [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Go long on HH on dips; shock for TTF [8]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU09 closed at 2992 (+0.84%) at night, LU09 closed at 3709 (+1.28%) at night. The Singapore paper - cargo market showed different spreads [8]. - **Related News**: India HPCL offered HSFO, there were attacks in the Red Sea, a US refinery had problems, and there were transactions in the Singapore spot window [9]. - **Logic Analysis**: High - sulfur spot discounts fell, supply may increase but is affected by geopolitical factors, and demand has seasonal support. Low - sulfur supply increased and demand had no specific driver [9][10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see; pay attention to the digestion rhythm of high - sulfur spot in the near - term and consider going long on FU91 positive spreads on dips [10]. PX - **Market Review**: PX2509 closed at 6696 (+0.18%) during the day and 6718 (+0.33%) at night. The spot price rose, and PXN decreased [11]. - **Related News**: A refinery's crude distillation unit caught fire, and the sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [11]. - **Logic Analysis**: The social inventory of PX is low, supply is tight, and Asian PX operating rates declined. Downstream demand will increase, and PX is expected to follow the cost side in the short - term [11]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; wait and see for arbitrage and options [11]. PTA - **Market Review**: TA509 closed at 4710 (0%) during the day and 4720 (+0.21%) at night. The spot price and basis were reported [11][12]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak, and a PTA device in South China returned to normal operation [12]. - **Logic Analysis**: The basis of PTA declined, some devices were under maintenance or had load changes, downstream demand was weak, and inventory accumulation was expected [13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; wait and see for arbitrage and options [13]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: EG2509 closed at 4267 (-0.28%) during the day and 4270 (+0.07%) at night. The spot price and basis were reported [13]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak, and some ethylene glycol devices restarted [14]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of some domestic and foreign devices increased, inventory accumulation is expected in August - September, downstream demand is weak, and the price is expected to be weak in the short - term [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak shock; wait and see for arbitrage and options [15]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: PF2508 closed at 6518 (0%) during the day and 6528 (+0.15%) at night. The spot price in different regions was stable [15][16]. - **Related News**: The sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were weak [16]. - **Logic Analysis**: Some short - fiber devices reduced production or were under maintenance, the processing margin expanded, and the processing fee is expected to be strongly supported [16][17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Not clearly mentioned in the text, but similar to other products, wait - and - see for arbitrage and options can be inferred [17]. PR (Bottle Chip) - **Market Review**: PR2509 closed at 5866 (-0.10%) during the day and 5876 (+0.17%) at night. The spot market trading was average [17]. - **Related News**: The export quotation of polyester bottle chips was partially lowered [17]. - **Logic Analysis**: The processing fee of bottle chips strengthened, some devices reduced production or stopped, and the price is expected to follow the raw material side in a shock [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; wait and see for arbitrage and options [18]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Review**: BZ2503 closed at 5931 during the day and 5989 (+0.98%) at night. EB2508 closed at 7276 (-0.83%) during the day and 7297 (+0.29%) at night. The spot price of pure benzene decreased, and that of styrene had different ranges [20]. - **Related News**: The inventory of styrene and pure benzene in ports increased, a new styrene device was planned to be tested, and a refinery's device had problems [20]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of pure benzene is abundant, and demand is expected to increase. The supply of styrene will increase, demand is weak, and inventory accumulates. The price of styrene is under pressure [21]. - **Trading Strategy**: Shock consolidation; long pure benzene and short styrene for arbitrage; wait and see for options [22]. Plastic and PP - **Market Review**: The price of LLDPE in most regions declined, and the price of PP in different regions also showed a downward trend [23]. - **Related News**: The maintenance ratio of PE remained unchanged, and that of PP increased slightly [23]. - **Logic Analysis**: There is large capacity - putting pressure in the third quarter, the terminal demand is weak, and the strategy is to short on rallies [23]. - **Trading Strategy**: Bearish in the short - and medium - term; wait and see for arbitrage and options [24]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The PVC spot price was in a narrow - range adjustment, and the caustic soda spot price in Shandong and Jiangsu increased [24][25]. - **Related News**: The price of liquid chlorine in Shandong was stable, and the price of caustic soda in Jinling had different changes [26]. - **Logic Analysis**: PVC has new capacity - putting pressure, demand is weak, and exports face risks, so the price is under pressure. Caustic soda has a short - term bullish expectation but faces capacity - putting pressure in July - August [26][27]. - **Trading Strategy**: Caustic soda: short - term shock bullish; PVC: short on rallies; wait and see for arbitrage and options [28][29]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The futures price of soda ash decreased, and the spot price was in a weak shock [29]. - **Related News**: The inventory of soda ash increased, the photovoltaic industry had an impact, and the market was generally weak [29][30]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply of soda ash reached the extreme and then declined, demand was weak, inventory accumulated, and the price is expected to be weak but not likely to fall sharply [30][31]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak fundamentals, price is weak but not likely to fall sharply; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options [31]. Glass - **Market Review**: The futures price of glass decreased in a shock, and the spot price in different regions showed different trends [31][32]. - **Related News**: The inventory of soda ash increased, and the sales in different regions of glass were different [31][32]. - **Logic Analysis**: The glass market is in a shock decline, the cost of soda ash decreases, demand has no improvement, and the price is expected to be weak but not likely to fall sharply [33]. - **Trading Strategy**: Macro - logic continues, glass is in a weak shock; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options [33]. Methanol - **Market Review**: The futures price of methanol declined, and the spot price in different regions showed different levels [33][34]. - **Related News**: The signing volume of methanol in Northwest China decreased [34]. - **Logic Analysis**: The international supply of methanol increases, domestic supply is loose, demand is stable, and the price is expected to be weak in the short - term [34][35]. - **Trading Strategy**: Weak shock; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options [36]. Urea - **Market Review**: The futures price of urea increased, and the spot price in different regions increased slightly [36]. - **Related News**: An Indian urea tender had results [36]. - **Logic Analysis**: The production of urea decreased slightly, demand is weak in the domestic market, and the inventory is still high. The Indian tender price is high, which may boost the market in the short - term, but be cautious about chasing high [36][37]. - **Trading Strategy**: Short - term bullish; wait and see for arbitrage; sell call options on rebounds [38]. Log - **Related News**: The price of some logs in Jiangsu decreased, the shipping volume from New Zealand to China changed, and the freight rate had an upward and downward trend [38]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream demand is still weak, and the price support and trading volume need to be considered. The difference in ruler size supports the price, and future交割 details need to be concerned [39]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the near - month contract; pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread; wait and see for options [40]. Double - Coated Paper - **Related News**: The trading atmosphere of double - coated paper was average, the price was stable, and the supply and demand were both weak [40]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply is stable, demand is limited, and the cost of wood pulp decreases, which eases the cost pressure on paper mills [40]. Corrugated Paper - **Related News**: The price of corrugated and box - board paper was generally stable with some weakness, the price of waste yellow - board paper increased, and the supply and demand of raw materials had different situations [41]. - **Logic Analysis**: The corrugated paper market is in a weak pattern, supply is sufficient, demand is weak, and the profit is expected to be slightly repaired [41]. Pulp - **Market Review**: The futures price of pulp was in a weak shock, and the spot price of different types of pulp had different trends [42]. - **Related News**: A large - scale investment project in the pulp and paper industry was planned [43]. - **Logic Analysis**: The economic indicators in different regions are favorable, but the US dollar index is unfavorable to the pulp price [43]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the SP09 contract; hold the 2*SP2509 - NR2509 spread and raise the stop - loss [44]. Natural Rubber and 20 - Numbered Rubber - **Market Review**: The price of RU, NR, and BR increased, and the spot price of different types of rubber showed different levels [44][45][47]. - **Related News**: The US tire import volume increased in the first five months of 2025 [45][48]. - **Logic Analysis**: The export of Chinese tires and the US auto order data are favorable to the RU price [46]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the RU09 and NR09 contracts; hold the RU2509 - NR2509 spread and raise the stop - loss; wait and see for options [46]. Butadiene Rubber - **Market Review**: The price of BR increased, and the spot price in different regions had different levels [47]. - **Related News**: The US tire import volume increased in the first five months of 2025 [48]. - **Logic Analysis**: The decline in crude oil prices is unfavorable to the BR - RU spread, and the US rubber and plastic product import data is slightly favorable to the BR price [48]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait and see for the BR09 contract; consider the BR2509 - NR2509 spread and set a stop - loss; wait and see for the BR2509 call option [48][49].

Report Overview - Report Title: Energy Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report [2] - Date: July 9, 2025 - Scope: Energy chemicals, including energy (crude oil, LPG), polyolefins (PP, PVC, etc.), polyesters (PX, PTA, etc.), alkali chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash), and others (rubber) [3] - Strategy: Construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] 1. Market Overview of Underlying Futures - Multiple energy chemical futures are presented, including details such as latest price, change, change rate, trading volume, and open interest. For example, crude oil (SC2508) is priced at 512, up 11 with a 2.13% increase, trading volume of 13.35 million lots, and open interest of 2.63 million lots [4]. 2. Option Factors 2.1 Quantity and Open Interest PCR - For various options, their quantity PCR and open - interest PCR are given, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For instance, the quantity PCR of crude oil options is 0.72, with a change of 0.07, and the open - interest PCR is 0.60, with a change of - 0.02 [5]. 2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of each option underlying are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 660 and the support level is 450 [6]. 2.3 Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data of options are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, etc. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 26.515, and the weighted implied volatility is 34.07, down 1.05 [7]. 3. Strategy and Recommendations 3.1 Energy - related Options Crude Oil - Fundamental analysis: U.S. crude oil inventories and production data are presented. The market shows a short - term weak trend. - Option factor research: Implied volatility remains at a relatively high historical level, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates increasing short - selling power. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. LPG - Fundamental analysis: Geopolitical factors and cost changes affect the market. It shows a short - term bearish trend. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates slightly above the historical average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates increasing short - selling power. - Strategy: Similar to crude oil, construct a short - neutral option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.2 Alcohol - related Options Methanol - Fundamental analysis: Port inventory and MTO device utilization data are provided. The market shows short - term narrow - range fluctuations. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical average, and the open - interest PCR around 0.90 indicates a volatile market. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental analysis: Market price and supply - demand expectations are considered. The market shows a weak and bearish oscillating pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the open - interest PCR around 0.70 indicates a weak trend. - Strategy: Construct a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.3 Polyolefin - related Options Polypropylene - Fundamental analysis: Production volume and new device data are presented. The market shows a weak pattern with overhead pressure. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the decreasing open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening trend. - Strategy: For spot hedging, hold a long spot position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. 3.4 Rubber - related Options Rubber - Fundamental analysis: Exchange inventory data are provided. The market shows a low - level consolidation pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates short - selling power. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy [12]. 3.5 Polyester - related Options PTA - Fundamental analysis: Inventory data show a de - stocking trend. The market shows a highly volatile pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility remains at a relatively high historical level, and the open - interest PCR around 0.90 indicates a weakening trend. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy [13]. 3.6 Alkali - related Options Caustic Soda - Fundamental analysis: Inventory and profit data are provided. The market shows a trend of first falling and then rebounding. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is decreasing and fluctuating around the average, and the open - interest PCR is 0.69. - Strategy: Construct a bearish put spread strategy for direction and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [14]. Soda Ash - Fundamental analysis: Supply - demand and market sentiment data are considered. The market shows a weak and bearish low - level consolidation pattern. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.50 indicates a weak and oscillating market. - Strategy: Construct a bearish put spread strategy, a short - bearish option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. 3.7 Urea Options - Fundamental analysis: Supply - demand difference and inventory data are presented. The market shows an oscillating pattern under bearish pressure. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates slightly below the historical average, and the open - interest PCR below 0.80 indicates a weakening trend. - Strategy: Construct a short - neutral option combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy [15]