1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Maintain the view of overweighting crude oil as the current oil price is undervalued, the fundamentals support the price, and if the geopolitical premium re - emerges, the oil price will have more upside potential [2] - For methanol, the overall fundamentals are improving marginally, and it is recommended to pay attention to short - long opportunities on dips [5] - Regarding urea, it is currently in a state of low valuation and weak drivers. It is suggested to pay attention to long positions on dips [8] - For rubber, maintain a medium - term bullish view. Temporarily wait and look for opportunities after the holiday. Those holding long positions during the holiday can consider a hedging strategy [12] - For PVC, the domestic supply is strong and demand is weak, and it is recommended to short on rallies [15] - For styrene, the price may stop falling as the seasonal peak season drives downstream operations and port inventories decline [19] - For polyethylene, the price may fluctuate upward as the long - term contradiction shifts and the seasonal peak season approaches [21] - For polypropylene, there is high inventory pressure in the short - term, and there is no prominent contradiction [24] - For PX, the inventory accumulation cycle may continue, and it is recommended to wait and see for now [28] - For PTA, the supply has unexpected maintenance, and the demand is under pressure. It is recommended to wait and see [30] - For ethylene glycol, it is recommended to short on rallies in the weak outlook, but beware of the risk of the weak expectation not being realized [33] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil Market Information - INE main crude oil futures rose 8.30 yuan/barrel, or 1.72%, to 490.60 yuan/barrel. High - sulfur fuel oil futures rose 37.00 yuan/ton, or 1.30%, to 2887.00 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil futures rose 53.00 yuan/ton, or 1.56%, to 3450.00 yuan/ton [1] - US EIA weekly data showed changes in various oil inventories, including a 0.61 - million - barrel decrease in commercial crude oil inventories to 414.75 million barrels [1] Strategy Viewpoint - Maintain the view of overweighting crude oil as the current oil price is undervalued, the fundamentals support the price, and if the geopolitical premium re - emerges, the oil price will have more upside potential [2] Methanol Market Information - The price in Taicang dropped 3 yuan/ton, while Inner Mongolia and southern Shandong remained flat. The 01 contract on the futures market rose 5 yuan/ton to 2356 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 104 [4] - The 1 - 5 spread changed by - 4 to - 32, showing a low - level oscillation [4] Strategy Viewpoint - The supply - side production declined, and enterprise profits decreased. The domestic supply is expected to increase marginally. The demand - side port olefin plants restarted and the load increased. The overall demand improved marginally. The inventory decreased. It is recommended to pay attention to short - long opportunities on dips [5] Urea Market Information - Spot prices in Shandong and Henan remained stable, with a slight decline in some areas. The 01 contract on the futures market rose 1 yuan/ton to 1674 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 73 [7] - The 1 - 5 spread changed by - 2 to - 53 [7] Strategy Viewpoint - The futures price is at the lower edge of the weekly - level trend line. The domestic supply has recovered, and the demand is average. The market sentiment is weak, and enterprise inventories are rising. It is currently in a state of low valuation and weak drivers. It is suggested to pay attention to long positions on dips [8] Rubber Market Information - The rubber price was weak. The market expected a 62,000 - ton state reserve release. From September 16, 2025, the RU position structure changed. A super typhoon may have a positive impact, and the EU postponed the implementation of anti - deforestation laws [10] - As of September 18, 2025, the operating load of all - steel tire enterprises in Shandong was 64.96%, and that of semi - steel tire enterprises was 74.58%. As of September 14, 2025, the social inventory of natural rubber in China was 1235,000 tons [11] Strategy Viewpoint - Maintain a medium - term bullish view. Temporarily wait and look for opportunities after the holiday. Those holding long positions during the holiday can consider a hedging strategy [12] PVC Market Information - The PVC01 contract rose 28 yuan to 4919 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4740 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 179 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 301 yuan/ton [14] - The overall operating rate of PVC was 77%, a 3% decrease. The downstream operating rate was 49.2%, a 1.7% increase. Factory inventory decreased by 0.4 million tons, and social inventory increased by 1.9 million tons [14] Strategy Viewpoint - The domestic supply is strong and demand is weak, and the export outlook is weak. It is recommended to short on rallies [15] Styrene Market Information - The cost - side pure benzene price remained unchanged at 5885 yuan/ton. The styrene spot price rose 50 yuan/ton to 6950 yuan/ton, and the active contract closed at 6958 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan/ton [18] - The upstream operating rate was 73.4%, a 1.6% decrease. Jiangsu port inventory increased by 2.75 million tons to 18.65 million tons. The downstream "Three S" weighted operating rate was 45.44%, a 0.46% increase [18] Strategy Viewpoint - The price may stop falling as the seasonal peak season drives downstream operations and port inventories decline [19] Polyethylene Market Information - The main contract closed at 7169 yuan/ton, up 27 yuan/ton. The spot price was 7175 yuan/ton, up 25 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 80.73%, a 0.74% decrease [20] - The production enterprise inventory decreased by 3.20 million tons to 45.83 million tons, and the trader inventory decreased by 0.96 million tons to 5.10 million tons. The downstream average operating rate was 43%, a 0.08% increase [20] Strategy Viewpoint - The price may fluctuate upward as the long - term contradiction shifts and the seasonal peak season approaches [21] Polypropylene Market Information - The main contract closed at 6898 yuan/ton, up 21 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6795 yuan/ton, unchanged. The upstream operating rate was 77.05%, a 2.32% increase [23] - The production enterprise inventory decreased by 3.03 million tons to 52.03 million tons, the trader inventory decreased by 0.11 million tons to 18.72 million tons, and the port inventory increased by 0.47 million tons to 6.65 million tons. The downstream average operating rate was 51.45%, a 0.59% increase [23] Strategy Viewpoint - There is high inventory pressure in the short - term, and there is no prominent contradiction [24] PX Market Information - The PX11 contract rose 72 yuan to 6602 yuan. The PX CFR rose 9 dollars to 812 dollars. The Chinese PX load was 86.3%, a 1.5% decrease, and the Asian load was 78.2%, a 0.8% decrease [26] - PTA load was 75.9%, a 0.9% decrease. In September, South Korea's PX exports to China decreased by 5.6 million tons year - on - year. The inventory at the end of July decreased by 24 million tons month - on - month [27] Strategy Viewpoint - The inventory accumulation cycle may continue, and it is recommended to wait and see for now [28] PTA Market Information - The PTA01 contract rose 70 yuan to 4626 yuan. The East China spot price rose 55 yuan to 4525 yuan. The PTA load was 75.9%, a 0.9% decrease [29] - The downstream load was 91.4%, a 0.2% decrease. The social inventory on September 19 increased by 1.1 million tons [29] Strategy Viewpoint - The supply has unexpected maintenance, and the demand is under pressure. It is recommended to wait and see [30] Ethylene Glycol Market Information - The EG01 contract rose 22 yuan to 4234 yuan. The East China spot price rose 4 yuan to 4301 yuan. The supply - side operating rate was 73.8%, a 1.1% decrease [32] - The downstream load was 91.4%, a 0.2% decrease. The port inventory increased by 0.2 million tons to 46.7 million tons [32] Strategy Viewpoint - It is recommended to short on rallies in the weak outlook, but beware of the risk of the weak expectation not being realized [33]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Bullish Outlook**: Crude oil, methanol, gold, silver, copper, iron ore, corn, lithium carbonate [6] - **Bearish Outlook**: Zinc, cotton, apple, soybean meal, rapeseed meal, stock index (IH, IF, IC, IM) [6] 2. Core Views of the Report - The scale of China's public - offering funds has exceeded 36 trillion yuan, with bond funds slightly decreasing due to the stock - bond seesaw effect. The US GDP growth rate in Q2 was revised up, and the PCE price index indicated persistent inflation. The market's expectation of a rate cut in October has cooled [1]. - For the stock index, September was more volatile, in a high - level consolidation phase after continuous growth. The long - term strategic allocation period of the Chinese capital market has just begun. The CSI 500 and CSI 1000 are more offensive, while the SSE 50 and SSE 300 are more defensive [2][12]. - The SC crude oil rose slightly at night. Russia will ban diesel exports and extend the gasoline export ban. The global decline rate of oil and gas field production has accelerated. Future OPEC production increase should be monitored [3][14]. - The glass futures continued to rebound, and the supply - demand situation was slowly improving. The inventory of glass and soda ash was being digested. Attention should be paid to autumn consumption and policy changes [4][18]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Main News of the Day 3.1.1 International News - The US GDP in Q2 was revised up to an annualized quarter - on - quarter growth of 3.8%, and the core PCE price index was revised up to 2.6% [7]. 3.1.2 Domestic News - The Ministry of Commerce included three US entities in the export control list and three Taiwan - related US entities in the unreliable entity list [8]. 3.1.3 Industry News - The China Non - Ferrous Metals Industry Association proposed measures to control the expansion of copper smelting capacity, and relevant departments are studying regulatory measures [9]. 3.2 Daily Returns of External Markets - The FTSE China A50 futures, ICE Brent crude oil, London gold, London silver, ICE No. 11 sugar, CBOT soybeans, CBOT wheat, CBOT corn, and CBOT soybean oil all rose, while LME copper and CBOT soybean meal fell [11]. 3.3 Morning Comments on Major Varieties 3.3.1 Financial Products - **Stock Index**: After the decline of US indices, the previous trading day's stock index rebounded. The financing balance increased. In the long - term, the strategic allocation period of the Chinese capital market has started [2][12]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bonds rebounded after hitting the bottom. The central bank continued to inject medium - term liquidity. The domestic economic situation was still in adjustment. With the Fed's rate cut, the central bank's policy space has increased, but policy adjustment needs central government deployment. It is recommended to be bearish on long - term bonds and neutral on short - term bonds [13]. 3.3.2 Energy and Chemical Products - **Crude Oil**: SC crude oil rose slightly at night. Russia restricted fuel exports, and the global decline rate of oil and gas field production accelerated. Future OPEC production increase should be monitored [3][14]. - **Methanol**: Methanol fell at night. The average operating load of coal - to - olefin plants increased, and the coastal inventory decreased. It is short - term bearish [15]. - **Rubber**: Rubber prices fell slightly. Supply may increase, the bonded area inventory decreased, and tire production increased. It is expected to fluctuate within a range [16]. - **Polyolefins**: Polyolefins rebounded slightly. Prices follow the cost, and future demand and supply policies should be monitored. It may fluctuate within a low - level range [17]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Glass futures continued to rebound, and the supply - demand situation was slowly improving. The inventory of glass and soda ash decreased. Attention should be paid to autumn consumption and policy changes [4][18]. 3.3.3 Metals - **Precious Metals**: Gold's upward trend paused. The Fed's rate - cut stance was cautious, but the rate - cut prospect was clear. The long - term driver for gold was still there, but there was short - term adjustment [20]. - **Copper**: Copper prices fell at night. The Indonesian mine accident may lead to a supply - demand gap, which will support copper prices in the long - term. Attention should be paid to the US dollar, smelting output, and downstream demand [21]. - **Zinc**: Zinc prices rose slightly at night. The smelting output may increase, and the short - term supply may be in surplus. It may fluctuate weakly within a range [22]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Weekly production increased. Inventory was being digested rapidly. It may fluctuate in the short - term, and the actual situation of projects in Jiangxi should be monitored [23]. 3.3.4 Black Metals - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The night - session prices were weak. The fundamentals of finished steel products improved, and the prices are expected to fluctuate at a high level [25]. - **Iron Ore**: Steel mills resumed production, and iron ore demand was supported. Global iron ore shipments decreased, and port inventory decreased rapidly. It is expected to fluctuate strongly [26]. - **Steel**: The profitability of steel mills remained stable, and supply pressure increased. The supply - demand contradiction was not significant, and the market is expected to be bullish, with hot - rolled coils stronger than rebar [27]. 3.3.5 Agricultural Products - **Protein Meal**: Soybean meal fell at night, and rapeseed meal was strong. Argentina temporarily cancelled export taxes, but the exemption period ended early. Domestic soybean meal may fluctuate at a low level [28]. - **Edible Oils**: Edible oils were strong at night. The impact of floods in Malaysia on palm oil production was limited. After digesting the negative news of Argentina's tax cancellation, oil prices rebounded [29]. - **Sugar**: International sugar prices are expected to be weak, while domestic sugar prices are supported by low inventory but pressured by imports. Zhengzhou sugar may fluctuate after a rebound [30]. - **Cotton**: ICE cotton prices rose slightly. International supply pressure still exists, and domestic new - cotton purchase is in focus. Cotton prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [31]. 3.3.6 Shipping Index - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC rebounded. Shipping companies signaled post - holiday price support, but success depends on cargo volume and capacity control. It is expected to fluctuate in the short - term [32].

Report Summary 1. Investment Ratings The report does not provide any industry investment ratings. 2. Core Views - **Chlor - Alkali Industry**: The caustic soda market has a high supply, and there is a possibility of price cuts. PVC is expected to stop falling and stabilize in the peak season from September to October, but the supply - demand contradiction is still difficult to ease [2]. - **Crude Oil Industry**: The current oil market shows a game between weak macro - expectations and tight spot fundamentals. It is likely to operate in a short - term range. It is recommended to focus on unilateral segment operations [24]. - **Methanol Industry**: The port inventory has decreased. The supply in the inland is at a relatively high level, and the demand is weak. The overall valuation is neutral, and the futures price fluctuates between high inventory and overseas gas - restriction expectations [29]. - **Urea Industry**: The urea futures market shows a weak and volatile pattern, mainly due to the deepening contradiction between high supply and weak demand. Although the cost provides some support, it is difficult to reverse the market downturn [37]. - **Polyolefin Industry**: PP production has decreased recently, and the inventory has declined. PE maintenance has reached a high point, and the upstream and mid - stream inventory has decreased. The pressure of inventory accumulation for 01 contracts is relatively large, which limits the upward space [43]. - **Polyester Industry**: PX supply increases, and the fourth - quarter supply - demand is expected to be weak. PTA supply is expected to shrink, and the short - term basis is supported. Ethylene glycol supply - demand is gradually weakening. Short - fiber support is strong in the short - term, and bottle - chip supply - demand is still loose [46]. - **Styrene Industry**: The supply of pure benzene is loose, and the demand support is limited. The overall supply - demand of styrene is relatively loose, and the port inventory has accumulated, so the price may be under pressure [53]. 3. Summary by Directory Chlor - Alkali Industry - **Prices**: From September 24th to 25th, the prices of some caustic soda products remained unchanged, while PVC prices showed a slight increase. The futures prices of some contracts decreased slightly [2]. - **Supply and Demand**: The caustic soda industry's operating rate decreased slightly, and the PVC total operating rate decreased by 5%. The demand for downstream products of caustic soda and PVC generally increased [2]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of liquid caustic soda in Shandong increased, while the inventory in some areas decreased. The PVC upstream factory inventory decreased slightly, and the total social inventory increased slightly [2]. Crude Oil Industry - **Prices**: On September 26th, Brent crude oil rose by 0.16%, WTI rose by 0.45%, and SC fell by 1.55%. The spreads of some contracts changed significantly [24]. - **Market Logic**: The market focus has shifted from geopolitical risks and tight supply to concerns about the macro - economy. The strong US economic data and the expected resumption of crude oil supply in the Kurdish region of Iraq put pressure on oil prices, while the supply interruption concerns caused by the Russia - Ukraine conflict support the price [24]. Methanol Industry - **Prices**: From September 24th to 25th, the prices of some methanol futures contracts increased slightly, and the spot prices of some regions decreased slightly [29]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory decreased, mainly due to increased demand for pick - up and a significant decrease in the unloading volume of imported ships [29]. - **Supply and Demand**: The supply in the inland is at a high level, and the demand is affected by the traditional off - season. The overall valuation is neutral [29]. Urea Industry - **Futures Market**: The futures prices of urea showed a weak and volatile pattern. The trading volume decreased, and the long - short ratio decreased slightly [34]. - **Upstream and Downstream**: The prices of upstream raw materials were relatively stable, and the prices of downstream products were mostly unchanged. The cross - regional spreads and basis differences changed to some extent [35][36][37]. - **Supply and Demand**: The daily output of urea was at a high level, the agricultural demand was in the off - season, and the industrial demand was dragged down by the decline in the compound fertilizer operating rate [37]. Polyolefin Industry - **Prices**: From September 24th to 25th, the prices of some polyolefin futures contracts and spot prices increased slightly, and the spreads between some contracts decreased significantly [43]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of PE and PP decreased. The operating rates of PE and PP devices increased slightly, and the downstream weighted operating rates also increased [43]. Polyester Industry - **Prices**: On September 25th, the prices of some polyester products changed. The prices of upstream raw materials such as crude oil and PX also fluctuated. The spreads and processing fees of related products changed [46]. - **Supply and Demand**: The supply of PX increased, the supply of PTA was expected to shrink, ethylene glycol supply - demand was gradually weakening, short - fiber supply was at a high level, and bottle - chip supply - demand was still loose [46]. Styrene Industry - **Prices**: From September 24th to 25th, the prices of upstream raw materials and styrene - related products changed to some extent. The cash flows of some products improved [49][50][51]. - **Inventory**: The pure benzene inventory in Jiangsu ports decreased, and the styrene inventory increased [52]. - **Supply and Demand**: The supply of pure benzene was loose, and the demand support was limited. The overall supply - demand of styrene was relatively loose, and the port inventory had accumulated [53].

Report Overview - This is the Baocheng Futures variety arbitrage data daily report for September 26, 2025, covering multiple commodity sectors including thermal coal, energy chemicals, black metals, non-ferrous metals, agricultural products, and stock index futures [1] 1. Thermal Coal - **Base Price Data**: From September 19 - 25, 2025, the base price of thermal coal remained at -95.4 yuan/ton (except -96.4 yuan/ton on September 22 and -97.4 yuan/ton on September 19), and the spreads of 5 - 1 month, 9 - 1 month, and 9 - 5 month were all 0.0 yuan/ton [2] 2. Energy Chemicals (1) Energy Commodities - **Base Price**: Base price data for fuel oil, crude oil/asphalt, INE crude oil from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided, with specific values varying each day [7] (2) Chemical Commodities - **Base Price**: Base price data for rubber, methanol, PTA, LLDPE, V, PP from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided, with values changing daily [9] - **Inter - period Spreads**: Inter - period spreads for rubber, methanol, PTA, LLDPE, PVC, PP, and ethylene glycol are presented, including 5 - 1 month, 9 - 1 month, and 9 - 5 month spreads [11] - **Inter - commodity Spreads**: Inter - commodity spreads for LLDPE - PVC, LLDPE - PP, PP - PVC, PP - 3 * methanol from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [11] 3. Black Metals - **Base Price**: Base price data for rebar, iron ore, coke, and coking coal from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [21] - **Inter - period Spreads**: Inter - period spreads for rebar, iron ore, coke, and coking coal are presented, including 5 - 1 month, 9(10) - 1 month, and 9(10) - 5 month spreads [20] - **Inter - commodity Spreads**: Inter - commodity spreads for rebar/iron ore, rebar/coke, coke/coking coal, and rebar - hot rolled coil from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [20] 4. Non - ferrous Metals (1) Domestic Market - **Domestic Base Price**: Domestic base price data for copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, and tin from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [28] (2) London Market - **LME Data**: LME spreads, Shanghai - London ratios, CIF prices, domestic spot prices, and import profit/loss data for copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, and tin on September 25, 2025 are provided [32] 5. Agricultural Products - **Base Price**: Base price data for soybeans No.1, soybeans No.2, soybean meal, soybean oil, corn, etc. from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [36] - **Inter - period Spreads**: Inter - period spreads for soybeans No.1, soybeans No.2, soybean meal, soybean oil, rapeseed meal, etc. are presented, including 5 - 1 month, 9 - 1 month, and 9 - 5 month spreads [36] - **Inter - commodity Spreads**: Inter - commodity spreads for soybeans No.1/corn, soybeans No.2/corn, soybean oil/soybean meal, etc. from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [36] 6. Stock Index Futures - **Base Price**: Base price data for CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 from September 19 - 25, 2025 are provided [47] - **Inter - period Spreads**: Inter - period spreads for CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000, including next month - current month and next quarter - current quarter spreads, are presented [47]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies suggest constructing option portfolios mainly from sellers and using spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3][9] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - This section presents the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various energy and chemical futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc [4] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The PCR indicators of volume and open interest for different option varieties are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market [5] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different option varieties are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options [6] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different option varieties are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility [7] 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: OPEC plans to increase production, and Russia plans to cut production. The market shows a bearish recovery. Option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] - **LPG**: PDH device maintenance affects supply. The market shows an oversold rebound. Option strategies include constructing a neutral - biased call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Port and enterprise inventories are at high levels. The market is bearish. Option strategies include a bear spread of put options, a short - biased call + put option combination, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Port inventory is expected to increase. The market is bearish. Option strategies include a bear spread of put options, a short - volatility strategy, and a long + put + short call option strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Inventory pressure varies between PE and PP. The market is bearish. Option strategies include a long + put + short call option strategy for spot hedging [12] 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Affected by the peak rubber - tapping season, the market is bearish. Option strategies include a neutral - biased call + put option combination [13] 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Inventory is rising, but downstream demand is high. The market is bearish. Option strategies include a short - biased call + put option combination [13] 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Factory inventory is increasing. The market is bearish. Option strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14] - **Soda Ash**: Factory inventory is decreasing. The market shows low - level fluctuations. Option strategies include a short - volatility combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14] 3.5.7 Urea - related Options - **Urea**: Enterprise inventory is increasing, and domestic demand is weak. The market is bearish. Option strategies include a short - biased call + put option combination and a long + put + short call option strategy for spot hedging [15] 3.6 Option Charts - Charts for various option varieties, such as crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc., are provided, including price trends, trading volume and open interest, PCR indicators, implied volatility, and historical volatility cones [16][34][53]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For the stock index, after a continuous rise, high - risk sectors like AI are showing divergence. The market risk preference has decreased, and the short - term index faces uncertainty. However, in the long - term, the policy supports the capital market, and the main idea is to go long on dips [4]. - Regarding national debt, in August, economic data continued to slow down. The "anti - involution" policy led to a price increase, but the export may face pressure. The central bank maintains a loose attitude towards funds. Interest rates are expected to decline, and the bond market may oscillate and recover in the short - term [7]. - For precious metals, after the Fed's interest - rate cut in September, key figures' monetary policy statements are dovish. It is recommended to go long on dips [10]. - In the non - ferrous metals sector, although the Fed's statements are less dovish than expected, if the interest - rate cut progresses, market sentiment may not be significantly suppressed. Each metal has its own supply - demand situation, and short - term price trends vary [13][15][17]. - In the black building materials sector, steel prices may fall if demand fails to recover. Iron ore prices will oscillate. Glass may be bullish in the short - term, while soda ash will continue to oscillate. The black sector may face a short - term correction but may have long - term multi - allocation value [33][36][38][39][44]. - In the energy and chemical sector, rubber is recommended to be observed after the holiday. Crude oil is recommended for multi - allocation. Methanol and urea can be considered for long positions on dips. Other chemical products have different supply - demand and price trends [55][57][59][60]. - For agricultural products, the short - term trends of different products such as pigs, eggs, and grains vary, and corresponding trading strategies are provided according to their supply - demand situations [80][82][84]. Summary by Directory Stock Index - **Market Information**: The state is studying measures to standardize copper smelting capacity construction. The total scale of public funds has exceeded 36 trillion yuan. The China Foreign Exchange Trade System has optimized the "Swap Connect" mechanism. Shangwei New Materials will be suspended for verification [2]. - **Basis Ratio**: The basis ratios of IF, IC, IM, and IH for different periods are provided [3]. - **Strategy**: After a continuous rise, high - risk sectors are showing divergence. The short - term index faces uncertainty, but the long - term is bullish on dips [4]. National Debt - **Market Information**: On Thursday, the main contracts of TL, T, TF, and TS had different price changes. The central bank's deputy governor proposed measures to expand the application scenarios of the Hong Kong RMB bond market [5]. - **Liquidity**: The central bank conducted 4835 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations on Thursday, with a net withdrawal of 35 billion yuan [6]. - **Strategy**: Economic data in August was weak. The "anti - involution" policy affected exports. The central bank maintains a loose attitude towards funds. Interest rates are expected to decline, and the bond market may oscillate and recover in the short - term [7]. Precious Metals - **Market Information**: Domestic and foreign gold and silver prices rose. US economic data exceeded expectations, and the market's recession expectation eased. Fed Chairman Powell's statement implied possible policy adjustments [8][9]. - **Strategy**: After the Fed's interest - rate cut in September, key figures' statements are dovish. It is recommended to go long on dips [10]. Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - **Market Information**: Due to strong US employment and durable goods data, the US dollar index rebounded, and copper prices fell back. LME and domestic copper inventories changed, and the import loss of domestic copper spot increased [12]. - **Strategy**: The Fed's hawkish statement may put short - term pressure on sentiment, but if the interest - rate cut progresses, copper prices are expected to be strong in the short - term [13]. Aluminum - **Market Information**: Domestic social inventories decreased, and aluminum prices stabilized and rebounded. LME aluminum inventories decreased, and the basis changed [14]. - **Strategy**: Although the Fed's statement is less dovish than expected, aluminum prices have strong support below as the holiday approaches [15]. Zinc - **Market Information**: The Shanghai zinc index rose. Domestic and foreign zinc inventories decreased, and the Shanghai - London ratio weakened [16][17]. - **Strategy**: The surplus of zinc ore has eased. After the Fed's interest - rate cut, the sentiment of the non - ferrous metals sector cooled. It is expected that Shanghai zinc will be weak in the short - term [17]. Lead - **Market Information**: The Shanghai lead index rose. Domestic and foreign lead inventories decreased, and the basis changed [18]. - **Strategy**: The shortage of raw materials suppresses the start - up of primary smelting, while the start - up of secondary smelting recovers. Downstream demand increases, and it is expected that Shanghai lead will be strong in the short - term [19]. Nickel - **Market Information**: Nickel prices oscillated. The cost of nickel ore and nickel iron was stable, and the price of MHP increased slightly [20]. - **Strategy**: Although refined nickel inventory pressure drags down nickel prices, in the long - term, there are positive factors. It is recommended to go long on dips [20]. Tin - **Market Information**: The Shanghai tin main contract rose. Domestic and foreign inventories changed. The supply of tin concentrate was tight, and demand was in the peak season [21]. - **Strategy**: The short - term supply - demand of tin is in a tight balance. It is recommended to observe, and the price will continue to oscillate [22]. Carbonate Lithium - **Market Information**: The spot index of carbonate lithium rose, and the futures price also increased [23]. - **Strategy**: The fundamentals of carbonate lithium remain the same. The spot is tight in the peak season, but the supply increase expectation suppresses the upside. It is expected to oscillate and adjust [23]. Alumina - **Market Information**: The alumina index rose. Due to a strike in Guinea, the supply risk of ore increased, and the import window opened [24]. - **Strategy**: Overseas ore disturbances may have a limited short - term impact. The over - capacity pattern in the smelting end is difficult to change. It is recommended to observe [26]. Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: The stainless - steel main contract rose. Spot prices were stable, and inventory decreased [27]. - **Strategy**: Domestic steel mills have a strong willingness to support prices, but consumption has not improved significantly. It is expected to oscillate in the short - term [28]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: The AD2511 contract rose. The downstream is in the process of transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and inventory changes [29]. - **Strategy**: The peak - season characteristics are not obvious, and there is delivery pressure. The price is supported by the cost of scrap aluminum [30]. Black Building Materials Steel - **Market Information**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil rose slightly. The registered warehouse receipts and positions of the main contracts changed [32]. - **Strategy**: The commodity market was positive, but the demand for steel was weak. If demand fails to recover, steel prices may fall [33]. Iron Ore - **Market Information**: The main contract of iron ore rose. The spot price and basis changed [34]. - **Strategy**: Overseas iron - ore shipments decreased, and demand increased. Port and steel - mill inventories changed. Iron - ore prices will oscillate [35][36]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass Market Information**: The glass main contract rose. Spot prices increased, and inventory decreased [37]. - **Glass Strategy**: Six departments banned new flat - glass production capacity, and prices rose in the short - term. However, demand is weak. It is recommended to be bullish in the short - term [38]. - **Soda Ash Market Information**: The soda - ash main contract rose. Spot prices increased, and inventory decreased [39]. - **Soda Ash Strategy**: The domestic soda - ash market is stable, with limited price fluctuations. It is expected to continue to oscillate in the short - term [39]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Market Information**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon rose. The market was affected by policies [40][41][42]. - **Strategy**: The Fed's interest - rate cut and "anti - involution" sentiment affect the black sector. Although there is a short - term correction risk, there may be long - term multi - allocation value [43][44]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Industrial Silicon Market Information**: The price of industrial silicon rose. The spot price and basis changed [45]. - **Industrial Silicon Strategy**: The supply - demand of industrial silicon has not changed significantly. The price is expected to oscillate, and attention should be paid to supply - demand and policy changes [46][47]. - **Polysilicon Market Information**: The price of polysilicon was stable. The spot price and basis changed [48]. - **Polysilicon Strategy**: The polysilicon price is affected by policies and fundamentals. It is expected to oscillate, and there is a risk of decline if expectations are not met [49]. Energy and Chemical Rubber - **Market Information**: Rubber prices were weak. There were factors such as expected state reserves release, changes in the position structure, and weather impacts [51]. - **Strategy**: In the medium - term, it is a long - term idea. In the short - term, it is recommended to observe and look for opportunities after the holiday [55]. Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The prices of INE crude oil and related refined products rose. US inventory data changed [56]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended for multi - allocation, as the current price is supported by fundamentals, and there is upside potential if geopolitical premiums return [57]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price of methanol changed. The basis and spread changed [58][59]. - **Strategy**: The supply is expected to increase, and the demand has improved. The inventory has decreased. It is recommended to go long on dips [59]. Urea - **Market Information**: The price of urea was stable. The basis and spread changed [60]. - **Strategy**: The supply pressure has increased, and the demand is average. It is recommended to go long on dips at low prices [60]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The price of pure benzene was stable, and the price of styrene rose. The basis and spread changed [61]. - **Strategy**: The BZN spread has room for upward repair. The price of styrene may stop falling [62]. PVC - **Market Information**: The price of PVC rose. The cost, supply, and demand changed, and inventory changed [63][64]. - **Strategy**: The supply is strong, and the demand is weak. The export expectation is weak. It is recommended to short on rallies [65]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The price of ethylene glycol rose. The supply, demand, and inventory changed [66]. - **Strategy**: The supply is high, and the inventory is expected to increase in the medium - term. It is recommended to short on rallies, but beware of risks [67]. PTA - **Market Information**: The price of PTA rose. The supply, demand, and inventory changed [68]. - **Strategy**: The supply has unexpected maintenance, and the inventory is decreasing. The demand is under pressure. It is recommended to observe [69][70]. Para - Xylene - **Market Information**: The price of PX rose. The supply, demand, and inventory changed [71]. - **Strategy**: The PX load is high, and the downstream PTA has maintenance. It is expected to accumulate inventory. It is recommended to observe [72]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market Information**: The price of PE rose. The supply, demand, and inventory changed [73]. - **Strategy**: The market expects favorable policies. The price may oscillate upward [74]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market Information**: The price of PP rose. The supply, demand, and inventory changed [75][76]. - **Strategy**: The supply pressure is high, and the demand is seasonally rebounding. The inventory pressure is high. There is no obvious short - term contradiction [77]. Agricultural Products Pig - **Market Information**: The domestic pig price mainly fell. The supply exceeded demand before the holiday [79]. - **Strategy**: The spot price is falling, and the futures price is expected to be weak. It is recommended to short the near - month contract and conduct reverse arbitrage [80]. Egg - **Market Information**: The national egg price was stable with a few declines. The supply was stable, and the demand was weak [81]. - **Strategy**: The spot price is expected to fall, and the near - month futures price is weak. It is recommended to observe in the short - term and buy the far - month contract after a decline [82]. Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal - **Market Information**: The price of US soybeans rose slightly. The domestic soybean - meal price and inventory changed. Argentina's export tax policy affected the market [83]. - **Strategy**: The domestic supply pressure is high, and the global supply is loose. It is expected to oscillate, and it is recommended to short on rallies [84]. Edible Oils - **Market Information**: The exports and production of Malaysian palm oil changed. Indonesia's palm - oil data changed. India bought a large amount of soybean oil. Domestic oil prices rebounded [85][86]. - **Strategy**: The low inventory in India and Southeast Asia, and the expected increase in demand support the oil price. It is expected to oscillate strongly in the medium - term. It is recommended to buy on dips [87]. Sugar - **Market Information**: The Zhengzhou sugar futures price fell back. The production of major sugar - producing countries is expected to increase [88]. - **Strategy**: Affected by imports and production increases, the sugar price is expected to fall. It is recommended to observe before the National Day [89]. Cotton - **Market Information**: The Zhengzhou cotton futures price was weak. The spot price and inventory changed [90]. - **Strategy**: The downstream start - up rate is weak, and there is an expected increase in production. The price is expected to be weak in the short - term, but there is support below. It is recommended to observe [91].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry - wide investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The recent market trading logic mainly focuses on domestic incremental stimulus policies, with a short - term strengthening of the upward macro - drive. Attention should be paid to the progress of Sino - US trade negotiations and the implementation of domestic incremental policies. For assets, the stock index is expected to be slightly stronger in the short - term, and short - term cautious long positions are recommended; treasury bonds are expected to be volatile in the short - term, and cautious observation is advised; among commodity sectors, black commodities are expected to be volatile in the short - term, with cautious observation; non - ferrous metals are expected to rise significantly in the short - term, with cautious long positions; energy and chemical products are expected to rebound in a volatile manner, with cautious long positions; precious metals are expected to be strong and volatile at high levels, with cautious long positions [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro - finance - Overseas: The US Q2 GDP was significantly revised upwards, the initial jobless claims for the week ending September 20, 2025, were at a new low since the week of July 19, 2025, the US dollar index strengthened significantly, and global risk appetite continued to decline. - Domestic: China's August consumption, January - August investment, and industrial added - value growth were all lower than previous values and market expectations, and domestic demand continued to slow down. Policy support has been strengthened, and domestic risk appetite has increased significantly. The stock index is expected to be slightly stronger in the short - term, and cautious long positions are recommended; treasury bonds are expected to be volatile, and cautious observation is advised [2]. 3.2 Black Metals - **Steel**: The spot and futures markets of domestic steel continued a small - scale rebound on Thursday. The real - world demand continued to weaken, but there were differences among varieties. The supply remained at a high level, and the logic of squeezing steel mill profits may continue. The steel market is likely to fluctuate within a range in the short - term [4]. - **Iron Ore**: The spot and futures prices of iron ore continued to be strong on Thursday. The demand remained strong, and the supply was generally at a high level. The iron ore price should be treated with a range - bound thinking, but there is a risk of negative feedback after November [4][5]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese declined slightly on Thursday, while the futures prices rebounded slightly. The downstream demand is expected to improve. The futures prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese are expected to continue to fluctuate within a range [6]. - **Soda Ash**: The main contract of soda ash fluctuated on Thursday. The price was affected by the downstream glass sector. In the short - term, there will be an increase in both supply and demand, but in the long - term, the supply contradiction will suppress the price [7]. - **Glass**: The main contract of glass fluctuated on Thursday. The supply remained stable, the demand improved marginally, and with positive policy sentiment, it is expected to be strong in the short - term [7]. 3.3 Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: The LME copper price rose and then fell overnight. Although the production of the Grasberg copper mine was affected, the复产 schedule reduced market speculation expectations [8]. - **Aluminum**: The aluminum price rose on Thursday and then fluctuated. It is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range in the short - term to wait for new drivers. The social inventory decreased significantly due to pre - holiday restocking by downstream enterprises [8]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the demand is in the off - season. The short - term price is expected to be slightly stronger in a volatile manner, but the upside space is limited [9]. - **Tin**: The supply is tightened in the short - term, and the demand is weak. The inventory decreased significantly. The price is expected to be volatile in the short - term, with support from maintenance and peak - season expectations, but the upside space is under pressure [9]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The main contract of lithium carbonate rose on Thursday. The supply and demand both increased, and the fundamentals improved marginally. The price is expected to fluctuate, and the upper - pressure range should be monitored [10]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The main contract of industrial silicon rose on Thursday. There is no obvious driving force, and the price is expected to fluctuate within a range [10]. - **Polysilicon**: The main contract of polysilicon rose on Thursday. The spot prices of polysilicon, silicon wafers, and battery cells increased. The policy expectation is still strong, and it is expected to be volatile at a high level in the short - term [11]. 3.4 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Tensions between Russia and NATO have intensified, and the supply risk has increased. Although the resumption of exports from the Kurdish region in northern Iraq provides some support, the long - term bearish expectation remains unchanged [12][13]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt price rebounded following the crude oil price. The peak - season demand is over, and the surplus pressure remains. Attention should be paid to the extent of following the crude oil price increase [13]. - **PX**: The main contract fluctuated. The supply is still tight, but the polyester sector has declined recently, and it is expected to be weakly volatile with some support below [13]. - **PTA**: The market has expectations of joint production cuts by leading enterprises, but the basis strengthening is limited, and the demand in the peak season has fallen short. There is long - term downward pressure on the disk [14]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The price remained low and volatile. The port inventory changed little, and the downstream demand was weak. There is no obvious driving force for the price to rise [14]. - **Short - fiber**: The short - fiber price decreased slightly. The terminal orders increased seasonally but with limited amplitude. The subsequent upside space may be limited [14]. - **Methanol**: The domestic methanol market fluctuated narrowly. The supply is in surplus in the short - term, but there may be a turning point in supply and demand in October [15]. - **PP**: The market price recovered slightly. The supply is still loose, and it is expected to be weakly volatile in the short - term, and the improvement of peak - season demand should be monitored [15][16]. - **LLDPE**: The LLDPE market price increased slightly. The supply increased, and the peak - season demand fell short of expectations. The price is expected to be weakly volatile [16]. - **Urea**: The domestic urea market was stable. The supply is sufficient, the demand support is weak, and the inventory is accumulating, so there is significant short - term pressure [17]. 3.5 Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The CBOT soybean price rose overnight. The resumption of export tax in Argentina and the possible downgrade of US soybean crop ratings provided some support, but the high yield and weak export sales restricted the rebound [18]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The short - term supply - demand surplus situation in the domestic market remains unchanged. The low - valued cost of imported soybeans provides support [18]. - **Palm Oil**: The Malaysian palm oil futures rose for the second consecutive day on Thursday. The supply - demand situation is stable. In the future, attention should be paid to the low inventory in the production area, the price - support sentiment dominated by policies, and the impact of US soybean oil - related biodiesel policies on the market [19]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Oil**: The soybean oil market continues to have a situation of strong supply and weak demand. The rapeseed oil supply may shrink significantly in the short - term, and the high inventory will continue to decline, so the price is likely to rise [20].

Group 1: General Information - Report Type: Crude Oil Daily Report [1] - Date: September 26, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Energy and Chemical Research Team [4] Group 2: Market Review and Operation Suggestions - WTI Main Contract: Opened at $63.64, closed at $64.81, with a high of $65.05, a low of $63.25, a daily increase of 2.21%, and a trading volume of 26.19 million barrels [6] - Brent Main Contract: Opened at $67.17, closed at $68.26, with a high of $68.51, a low of $66.79, a daily increase of 1.93%, and a trading volume of 39.14 million barrels [6] - SC Main Contract: Opened at 486.3 yuan/barrel, closed at 490.6 yuan/barrel, with a high of 491.3 yuan/barrel, a low of 485.8 yuan/barrel, a daily increase of 1.72%, and a trading volume of 8.26 million barrels [6] - Core View: Due to continuous attacks on Russian energy facilities by Ukraine, overnight oil prices rose. EIA data showed that US crude oil and gasoline inventories declined simultaneously, and the pace of crude oil destocking slowed after net imports returned to normal. EIA and IEA raised their global crude oil supply forecasts in their monthly reports, with the expected pace of inventory accumulation accelerating. Oil prices will remain under pressure in the medium term, and a short - selling strategy is recommended. The restart of the Ceyhan pipeline may further pressure the supply side, so short on rallies [6] Group 3: Industry News - The European Commission will propose a plan to increase tariffs on Russian oil imports in due course [9] - The Russian Ministry of Economic Development expects Brent crude oil prices to reach $70 per barrel from 2026 to 2027 [9] - Oil exports through the Iraq - Turkey pipeline are about to resume [9] - Saudi Arabia's oil export value in July decreased by 0.7% year - on - year, while non - oil exports increased by 30.4% [9] Group 4: Data Overview - Data includes global high - frequency crude oil inventory, EIA crude oil inventory, US crude oil production growth rate, Dtd Brent price, WTI spot price, Oman spot price, US gasoline consumption, and US diesel consumption [10][11][14][20]

Group 1 - The total scale of public funds in China has surpassed 36 trillion yuan, reaching 36.25 trillion yuan by the end of August, with a monthly increase of 1.18 trillion yuan [1] - The scale of bond funds has slightly decreased by 28.5 billion yuan due to the stock-bond seesaw effect [1] - The U.S. GDP growth for the second quarter has been revised up to 3.8%, the highest in nearly two years, indicating stronger inflationary pressures with a PCE price index of 2.6% [1][7] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market indices have experienced three consecutive declines, with the 2-year Treasury yield rising and prices for gold and crude oil increasing [1] - The financing balance in the Chinese market increased by 14.08 billion yuan to 24,141.23 billion yuan, indicating a more volatile market in September compared to July and August [2][11] - The market is currently in a high-level consolidation phase after a prolonged period of rising, with a divergence in bullish and bearish forces [2][11] Group 3 - The international oil market is affected by Russia's partial ban on diesel exports and extended ban on gasoline exports, leading to fuel shortages in certain regions [3][14] - The U.S. initial jobless claims have decreased to 218,000, the lowest since July, indicating a tightening labor market [3][14] - The International Energy Agency reports a significant acceleration in the decline of global oil and gas field production, primarily due to increased reliance on shale oil and deep-sea resources [3][14] Group 4 - The glass futures market continues to rebound, with production enterprise inventories decreasing by 1.42 million heavy boxes to 53.29 million heavy boxes [4][18] - The soda ash futures market has also seen a slight rebound, with inventories down by 54,000 tons to 1.444 million tons [4][18] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a plan to stabilize growth in ten key industries, leading to positive expectations for future supply changes in the glass industry [4][18]

Report Date - September 25, 2025 [4] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The domestic Shanghai rubber futures 2601 contract may maintain a volatile consolidation trend as the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation is fulfilled and the rubber market enters a weak supply - demand structure - dominated market [5] - The domestic methanol futures 2601 contract may maintain a volatile consolidation trend due to the weak methanol supply - demand fundamentals and the rebound of the futures price being suppressed by the moving average [5] - The domestic crude oil futures 2511 contract may maintain a volatile upward trend under the enhanced geopolitical risks, as Ukraine continuously attacks Russian oil - producing facilities and the US plans tariff sanctions on Russia [5] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Industry Dynamics Rubber - As of September 21, 2025, the total inventory of natural rubber in bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 46.12 million tons, a decrease of 0.36 million tons or 0.76% from the previous period. The bonded - area inventory decreased by 5.07%, and the general - trade inventory increased by 0.04%. The inbound rate of bonded warehouses increased by 0.59 percentage points, and the outbound rate decreased by 2.91 percentage points. The inbound rate of general - trade warehouses increased by 1.32 percentage points, and the outbound rate increased by 1.78 percentage points [7] - As of the week of September 19, 2025, the capacity utilization rate of China's semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 73.70%, a week - on - week increase of 1.09 percentage points and a year - on - year decrease of 3.40 percentage points. The capacity utilization rate of all - steel tire sample enterprises was 65.70%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.61 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 8.30 percentage points [7] - In August 2025, China's automobile dealer inventory warning index was 57.0%, a year - on - year increase of 0.8 percentage points and a month - on - month decrease of 0.2 percentage points. The logistics industry prosperity index in August 2025 was 50.9%, a 0.4 - percentage - point increase from the previous month [8] - In August 2025, China's heavy - truck market sold about 84,000 vehicles, a 1% month - on - month decrease and a 35% year - on - year increase. From January to August 2025, the cumulative sales of the heavy - truck market reached 710,000 vehicles, a 13% year - on - year increase [8] Methanol - As of the week of September 19, 2025, the average domestic methanol operating rate was 79.39%, a week - on - week decrease of 1.81%, a month - on - month decrease of 1.26%, and a year - on - year decrease of 1.53%. The average weekly methanol output was 1.8132 billion tons, a week - on - week decrease of 106,100 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 84,200 tons, and a year - on - year decrease of 30,200 tons [9] - As of the week of September 19, 2025, the domestic formaldehyde operating rate was 31.54%, a week - on - week increase of 1.06%. The dimethyl ether operating rate was 6.68%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.11%. The acetic acid operating rate was 75.72%, a week - on - week decrease of 3.84%. The MTBE operating rate was 57.66%, a week - on - week increase of 1.85%. The average operating load of domestic coal (methanol) to olefin plants was 82.88%, a week - on - week increase of 3.33 percentage points and a month - on - month increase of 3.58% [9] - As of September 19, 2025, the domestic methanol - to - olefin futures盘面 profit was - 183 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 41 yuan/ton and a month - on - month decrease of 26 yuan/ton [9] - As of the week of September 19, 2025, the port methanol inventory in East and South China was 1.3298 billion tons, a week - on - week increase of 625,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 395,600 tons, and a year - on - year increase of 487,200 tons. The inland methanol inventory as of the week of September 25, 2025, was 320,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 20,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 13,500 tons, and a year - on - year decrease of 116,900 tons [10][11] Crude Oil - As of the week of September 19, 2025, the number of active US oil drilling rigs was 418, a week - on - week increase of 2 and a year - on - year decrease of 70. The average daily US crude oil production was 13.501 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 19,000 barrels per day and a year - on - year increase of 301,000 barrels per day [11] - As of the week of September 19, 2025, the US commercial crude oil inventory (excluding strategic petroleum reserves) was 415 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 9.285 million barrels and a year - on - year decrease of 2.152 million barrels. The crude oil inventory in Cushing, Oklahoma was 23.561 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 296,000 barrels. The US strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) inventory was 405.7 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 504,000 barrels. The US refinery operating rate was 93.9%, a week - on - week decrease of 1.60 percentage points, a month - on - month decrease of 3.3 percentage points, and a year - on - year increase of 1.2 percentage points [12] - As of September 16, 2025, the average non - commercial net long positions in WTI crude oil were 98,709 contracts, a week - on - week increase of 16,865 contracts and a 19.13% decrease from the August average. The average net long positions of Brent crude oil futures funds were 220,410 contracts, a week - on - week increase of 14,635 contracts and an 8.94% increase from the August average. Overall, the net long positions in the WTI crude oil futures market decreased significantly week - on - week, while those in the Brent crude oil futures market increased significantly [13] 2. Spot Price Table | Variety | Spot Price | Change from Previous Day | Futures Main Contract | Change from Previous Day | Basis | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shanghai Rubber | 14,800 yuan/ton | + 100 yuan/ton | 15,620 yuan/ton | - 50 yuan/ton | - 800 yuan/ton | + 50 yuan/ton | | Methanol | 2,275 yuan/ton | + 5 yuan/ton | 2,355 yuan/ton | - 3 yuan/ton | - 80 yuan/ton | + 3 yuan/ton | | Crude Oil | 461.8 yuan/barrel | + 0.3 yuan/barrel | 490.3 yuan/barrel | + 6.0 yuan/barrel | - 28.5 yuan/barrel | - 5.7 yuan/barrel | [14] 3. Related Charts Rubber - Rubber basis [15] - Rubber 1 - 5 month spread [21] - SHFE rubber futures inventory [17] - Qingdao bonded - area rubber inventory [21] - All - steel tire operating rate trend [19] - Semi - steel tire operating rate trend [23] Methanol - Methanol basis [27] - Methanol 1 - 5 month spread [33] - Methanol domestic port inventory [29] - Methanol inland social inventory [35] - Methanol - to - olefin operating rate change [31] - Coal - to - methanol cost accounting [37] Crude Oil - Crude oil basis [40] - SHFE crude oil futures inventory [46] - US crude oil commercial inventory [42] - US refinery operating rate [48] - WTI crude oil net - position holding change [44] - Brent crude oil net - position holding change [50]