Report Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a mid - term outlook for each variety, with most being "oscillating", and some like iron ore having an outlook of "oscillating on the stronger side" [7][9][10][15][19]. Core Viewpoints - In the off - season, industry contradictions are limited. With no new disturbances from the macro and policy fronts, the prices of black building materials sector varieties are expected to maintain an oscillating trend. If there are still positive macro and policy releases later, the possibility of a phased upward movement can be considered [1][5]. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs 1. Iron Element - **Iron Ore**: Overseas mine shipments decreased month - on - month, and arrivals also declined. Southeast Asian hurricanes may disrupt arrival schedules. Demand is weakening seasonally, but the negative feedback transmission is not smooth. After the peak arrival period ends, the supply - demand pattern may return to a tight balance, and prices are expected to oscillate on the stronger side in the short term after a rapid decline [1][7]. - **Scrap Steel**: Supply has increased while demand has decreased, and the fundamentals have weakened marginally. Recently, the price of finished products has been under pressure, and leading steel enterprises in East China lowered the price by 30 yuan/ton over the weekend. It is expected that the spot price of scrap steel will follow the decline in the short term [1][8]. 2. Carbon Element - **Coke**: After three rounds of price increases, steel mills are resistant to further increases, but coke has strong cost support and steel mills still have procurement demand. The game between coke producers and steel mills will continue, and the price is expected to oscillate [2]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply is difficult to improve, and import supplements are limited. Although the procurement of mid - and downstream enterprises is expected to slow down, coal mine inventories are at a low level in recent years, and there is little possibility of significant inventory accumulation. The fundamentals are expected to remain healthy until the end of the year, and the spot price is strongly supported, but the futures price is still suppressed by finished products. The price is expected to oscillate [2]. 3. Alloys - **Manganese Silicon**: Short - term costs strongly support the price, but the market supply - demand is loose, and there is insufficient driving force for price increases. It is expected to operate at a low level around the cost [2][17]. - **Silicon Iron**: Short - term cost trends strongly support the price, but the market supply - demand relationship is relatively loose, and the upward driving force for prices is insufficient. It is expected to operate at a low level around the cost [2][18]. 4. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: Supply may still be disturbed, but the inventory of mid - and downstream is moderately high. Currently, supply exceeds demand. If there is no more cold - repair by the end of the year, the price may oscillate weakly; otherwise, it may rise. In the long term, market - oriented capacity reduction is needed, and the price is expected to oscillate downward [2][14]. - **Soda Ash**: Recently, cost increases and factory shutdowns have led to a rebound in prices. However, the supply - demand pattern has not changed, and prices above the industry's high - cost line may face pressure again. In the long term, the supply - surplus pattern will intensify, and the price center will decline [2][14][16]. 5. Commodity Index - On November 10, 2025, the comprehensive index of CITIC Futures commodities showed that the CITIC Futures Commodity Index was 2254.65, up 0.65%; the Commodity 20 Index was 2552.65, up 0.71%; the Industrial Products Index was 2226.35, up 0.48%; and the PPI Commodity Index was 1346.01, up 0.37%. The steel industry chain index rose 0.26% on that day, with a decline of 0.12% in the past 5 days, an increase of 0.18% in the past month, and a decline of 5.37% since the beginning of the year [99][100].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Steel demand has officially entered the off - season, with risks still existing in hot - rolled coil inventory, and attention should be paid to the production reduction rhythm. Future steel consumption may gradually recover, and although short - term demand is weak, there may be an inflection point with policy implementation and macro - environment changes [2] - For iron ore, affected by environmental protection restrictions and declining steel mill profits, iron ore demand continues to weaken, and inventory pressure remains. In the short term, ore prices will run weakly, and attention should be paid to the support level of 750 - 760 yuan/ton [5] - Regarding the black sector, it is considered that short - term "negative feedback" trading is a temporary shock, and it may be more cost - effective to look for rebound opportunities after corrections. The subsequent price increase depends on whether stimulus policies are introduced and their intensity [9][10] - For manganese silicon, pay attention to the situation of manganese ore. If the black sector strengthens, it may be driven by manganese ore. For silicon iron, its operability is relatively low [10] - For industrial silicon, supply and demand are weak, and prices are expected to consolidate, waiting for new drivers [13][14] - For polysilicon, the supply - demand pattern may improve marginally, but short - term de - stocking may be limited. Pay attention to the progress of the platform company [16] - For glass, the market lacks fundamental support, and prices are expected to remain weak in the short term [19] - For soda ash, the market has both long and short factors, and prices may continue to fluctuate in the short term [21] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Market Information - The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3044 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton (0.329%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 9143 tons, and the main contract positions decreased by 37153 lots. In the spot market, the Tianjin and Shanghai aggregated prices remained unchanged [1] - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3252 yuan/ton, up 7 yuan/ton (0.215%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 894 tons, and the main contract positions decreased by 19517 lots. The Shanghai aggregated price increased by 10 yuan/ton, while the Lecong aggregated price remained unchanged [1] Strategy Views - Rebar supply and demand both declined, inventory continued to decline, showing a neutral performance overall. Hot - rolled coil demand declined significantly, with inventory accumulating against the season. Steel demand has entered the off - season, and attention should be paid to the production reduction rhythm. Future demand may recover gradually [2] Iron Ore Market Information - The main contract (I2601) of iron ore closed at 765.00 yuan/ton, up 0.59% (+4.50). The positions decreased by 17806 lots to 54.16 million lots. The weighted positions were 96.85 million lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 775 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 58.52 yuan/ton and a basis rate of 7.11% [4] Strategy Views - Supply: Overseas iron ore shipments continued to decline, with Vale and Rio Tinto contributing to the reduction. Non - mainstream country shipments increased, and the near - end arrival volume decreased. Demand: The average daily hot metal output decreased by 2.14 tons to 234.22 tons. Environmental protection restrictions in Hebei had a significant impact, and many steel mills increased maintenance. Inventory: Port inventory increased, and steel mill inventory also rose. In general, the fundamentals are weak, and short - term prices will run weakly [5] Manganese Silicon and Silicon Iron Market Information - On November 10, the main contract of manganese silicon (SM601) closed up 1.04% at 5820 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5700 yuan/ton, with a premium of 70 yuan/ton over the futures. The main contract of silicon iron (SF601) closed up 1.12% at 5588 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5600 yuan/ton, with a premium of 12 yuan/ton over the futures. Manganese silicon is in the 5600 - 6000 yuan/ton range, and silicon iron is in the 5400 - 5800 yuan/ton range [7][8] Strategy Views - The market is currently in a "negative feedback" trading situation, but it is considered a temporary shock. It may be more cost - effective to look for rebound opportunities after corrections. Manganese silicon lacks a clear main contradiction, and attention should be paid to the manganese ore situation. Silicon iron has no obvious supply - demand contradiction and follows the cost of electricity, with low operability [9][10] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Market Information - The main contract of industrial silicon (SI2601) closed at 9290 yuan/ton, up 0.76% (+70). The weighted positions increased by 4310 lots to 440038 lots. The spot prices of 553 and 421 in East China increased by 50 yuan/ton [12] - The main contract of polysilicon (PS2601) closed at 53720 yuan/ton, up 0.95% (+505). The weighted positions decreased by 6367 lots to 222392 lots. The spot prices of N - type granular silicon, N - type dense material, and N - type re - feeding material remained unchanged [15] Strategy Views - For industrial silicon, production increased in October, and supply pressure may ease in November. Demand is weak, and prices are expected to consolidate [13][14] - For polysilicon, production will decline in November and December, and the supply - demand pattern may improve marginally. Pay attention to the progress of the platform company [16] Glass and Soda Ash Market Information - The glass main contract closed at 1069 yuan/ton, down 2.02% (-22). The Huabei large - plate price decreased by 20 yuan, and the Huazhong price remained unchanged. The weekly inventory of float glass sample enterprises decreased by 265.40 million cases (-4.03%). The top 20 long - position holders increased positions by 107545 lots, and the top 20 short - position holders increased positions by 125534 lots [18] - The soda ash main contract closed at 1226 yuan/ton, up 1.32% (+16). The Shahe heavy - alkali price increased by 16 yuan. The weekly inventory of soda ash sample enterprises increased by 1.22 million tons. The top 20 long - position holders increased positions by 13469 lots, and the top 20 short - position holders decreased positions by 26458 lots [20] Strategy Views - The glass market lacks fundamental support, and prices are expected to remain weak in the short term [19] - The soda ash market has both long and short factors, and prices may continue to fluctuate in the short term [21]

Core Viewpoint - Glass futures prices have significantly declined, with the main contract dropping nearly 4%, reaching a four-month low, primarily due to weak demand from the real estate sector [1][2]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - Since October, glass production companies have been accumulating inventory, with sales improving slightly in the last week of October, but overall inventory levels remain historically high [1][2]. - The real estate sector's completion area has decreased, leading to a decline in glass demand during what is typically a peak season, with a reported 15.3% year-on-year drop in completed housing area from January to September 2025 [1][2]. - The average order duration for glass deep processing enterprises has fallen to 9-10 days, significantly lower than the 12-13 days seen in the same period last year [1]. Price Trends - Post-National Day holiday, average spot prices for glass have dropped by nearly 100 yuan per ton, with specific regional declines: 120 yuan in North China, 80 yuan in Central China, and 90 yuan in East China [1]. - Current average profit for float glass enterprises is reported at -32 yuan per ton, marking a continuous decline over four weeks, indicating a low valuation level [2]. Market Outlook - Future glass price trends will largely depend on the balance between supply and demand, with potential for inventory accumulation if supply remains stable or decreases only slightly [3]. - The industry faces a supply surplus, and short-term improvements are unlikely, suggesting that upstream companies should consider selling hedging opportunities [3]. - The ongoing transition to gas from coal in some production lines has slightly alleviated supply pressure, with a reported decrease in production by 2,400 tons to 159,135 tons [2].

Group 1: Macroeconomic Outlook - The report anticipates a positive macroeconomic environment for 2026, with a GDP growth target of around 5%, supported by consumption and investment recovery, and resilient exports [3] - The policy stance is expected to be proactive and expansionary, with measures to boost consumption, infrastructure, and stabilize the real estate sector [3] - A strategic focus on A-shares is recommended, particularly in sectors related to AI, new productivity, self-sufficiency, and international expansion [3] Group 2: Fixed Income and Real Estate - The real estate sales index has shown a decline, with a current index of 41.7, indicating a year-on-year decrease of 6.2 points [5] - The overall demand for real estate remains weak, with the high-frequency index reflecting ongoing challenges in the sector [5] - The bond market is expected to experience fluctuations, with the 10-year government bond yield projected to range between 1.5% and 1.9% [3] Group 3: Light Industry Manufacturing - The report highlights Han Gao Group's strong position in the home hardware sector, with a comprehensive product matrix and diversified sales system [9] - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 709 million, 883 million, and 1.073 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027, reflecting growth rates of 33.4%, 24.5%, and 21.6% respectively [9] Group 4: Building Materials - Yao Pi Glass is positioned as a leader in the automotive glass market, with significant growth expected in TCO glass technology due to the industrialization of perovskite batteries [10] - Revenue projections for Yao Pi Glass are 5.56 billion, 5.90 billion, and 6.34 billion yuan for 2025 to 2027, with net profits of 160 million, 190 million, and 250 million yuan respectively, indicating a growth rate of 26.2% [10] Group 5: Retail and Duty-Free Industry - The duty-free industry is experiencing improvements due to the implementation of favorable policies, with expectations for stable performance in Q4 2025 [11] - Key players in this sector include China Duty Free Group, Meilan Airport, and Hainan Development, which are anticipated to benefit from the policy changes [11] Group 6: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology - Frontier Biotech reported record quarterly sales, with a 47.6% increase from the previous quarter, driven by its innovative HIV drug and other products [13] - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence in grassroots medical institutions and enhancing its R&D pipeline for small nucleic acid drugs [15][16] Group 7: Semiconductor Industry - AMD's Q3 2025 revenue reached $9.2 billion, a 35.6% year-on-year increase, exceeding previous guidance [17] - The company is expected to launch new data center CPU/GPU products in 2026, with significant growth projected in revenue from 2025 to 2027 [19] Group 8: Power Equipment - Daikin Heavy Industries reported a 99.25% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first three quarters of 2025, with net profits growing by 214.63% [20] - The company is expected to benefit from its leadership in offshore wind tower production, with projected net profits of 1.09 billion, 1.66 billion, and 2.48 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027 [20]

Core Insights - The conference on the modern industrial chain of low-carbon inorganic non-metallic materials and the second glass industry development conference was held in Bengbu, highlighting the importance of glass as a key material for emerging industries such as display panels, photovoltaic energy, and semiconductors [2][3] - The event emphasized the commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development within the glass industry, aiming to position Bengbu as a global hub for new glass materials and advanced technologies [3][4] Group 1 - The glass industry is recognized as a vital part of Bengbu's identity and economic strategy, with a focus on intelligent, green, and integrated development [3] - China National Building Material Group aims to leverage the conference as an opportunity to foster high-quality development in the inorganic non-metallic materials sector, contributing to China's modernization efforts [2][4] - The conference featured the launch of the Glass New Materials Industry Chain Alliance and the release of initiatives aimed at promoting high-quality growth and collaboration within the industry [6] Group 2 - The event was co-hosted by several organizations, including the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the Bengbu Municipal Government, indicating strong governmental support for the industry [6] - Discussions included plans for further cooperation between Bengbu and China National Building Material Group, particularly in special glass projects, to enhance the glass new materials industry [8]

Core Insights - The central theme of the news is the launch and progress of the "Co-chain Action" initiated by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, aimed at enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of China's industrial chains [1][4]. Group 1: Co-chain Action Overview - Since its initiation in September 2023, the Co-chain Action has led to the release of nearly 10,000 supply-demand matching lists by central enterprises, facilitating the integration of numerous small and medium-sized enterprises into the industrial chain [1][3]. - The action has evolved from ensuring the stability of supply chains to fostering a collaborative ecosystem that enhances innovation capabilities and international competitiveness [1][4]. Group 2: Offshore Wind Power Industry - The offshore wind power sector is highlighted as a key area for clean energy development, with China leading the world in both cumulative installed capacity and new installations for seven consecutive years, reaching 44.61 million kilowatts by September 2023 [2][3]. - The establishment of the Offshore Wind Power Modern Industrial Chain Alliance aims to promote collaboration among key enterprises across the entire industrial chain, transitioning from "single-point competition" to "ecological win-win" [3][4]. Group 3: Regional Development and Collaboration - The Co-chain Action promotes a new model of regional coordinated development, exemplified by the strategic cooperation agreement between Dalian City and the Three Gorges Group, focusing on resource integration and innovation in the offshore wind sector [5][6]. - The initiative encourages local governments to actively participate in national strategic industrial chains, transforming them into "capability co-builders" that foster a conducive environment for industrial development [7].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings were provided in the reports. Core Views Natural Rubber - The natural rubber market is expected to enter a seasonal inventory accumulation cycle, with short - term price range - bound. If raw material supply is smooth, there is further downward potential; if not, prices are expected to range between 15,000 - 15,500 [1]. Glass and Soda Ash - For soda ash, the long - term supply - demand pattern is bearish, and short - term rebounds should be treated as opportunities to go short. For glass, short - term long opportunities can be seized on dips, but the industry still needs capacity clearance to solve the over - supply problem [3]. Methanol - The methanol market is trading on the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventories. Before Iranian gas restrictions, the weak reality will continue to be priced in [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX supply is stable, but November's supply - demand is expected to be loose. PTA is expected to be in a tight - balance in the short - term but loose in the medium - term. Ethylene glycol is under pressure due to expected high inventory accumulation. Short - fiber and bottle - chip markets also face supply - demand challenges [8]. Polyolefins - Polypropylene and polyethylene both show increasing supply and demand, but the market still faces pressure from new capacity and supply increases [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda - Caustic soda prices are expected to be weak in the short - term due to increased supply and weak demand. PVC is in an over - supply situation, and prices are expected to continue to be weak [13]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - Pure benzene supply is expected to be loose, and price drivers are weak. Styrene supply - demand may be in a tight - balance, but cost support is insufficient [14]. Summary by Directory Natural Rubber - **Spot Prices and Basis**: Yunnan state - owned whole - latex rubber in Shanghai rose 200 yuan/ton to 14,550 yuan/ton, with a 1.39% increase. The whole - latex basis increased by 250 yuan/ton to - 445 yuan/ton, a 35.97% rise [1]. - **Monthly Spreads**: The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 25 yuan/ton to 115 yuan/ton, a 17.86% decline [1]. - **Fundamentals**: In August, Thailand's production decreased by 260,000 tons to 4.515 million tons, a 5.45% drop. China's production increased by 86,000 tons to 1.223 million tons [1]. - **Inventory Changes**: Bonded area inventory increased by 15,439 tons to 447,668 tons, a 3.57% increase [1]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass - Related Prices and Spreads**: Glass 2601 decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,091 yuan/ton, a 0.91% decline [3]. - **Soda Ash - Related Prices and Spreads**: Soda Ash 2605 increased by 1 yuan/ton to 1,294 yuan/ton, a 0.08% increase [3]. - **Production Volumes**: Soda ash well - working rate decreased by 1.72% to 86.89% [3]. - **Inventory**: Soda ash factory inventory increased by 42,000 tons to 1.702 million tons, a 2.54% increase [3]. Methanol - **Methanol Prices and Spreads**: MA2601 closed at 2,112 yuan/ton, down 13 yuan/ton, a 0.61% decline [4]. - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise inventory increased by 1.04% to 38.641% [5]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: Upstream domestic enterprise operating rate increased by 0.41% to 76.09% [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (January) rose 0.25 dollars/barrel to 63.63 dollars/barrel, a 0.4% increase [8]. - **PX - Related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX was 698 dollars/ton, up 0.1% [8]. - **PTA - Related Prices and Spreads**: PTA East - China spot price rose 35 yuan/ton to 4,575 yuan/ton, a 0.8% increase [8]. - **MEG Port Inventory and Arrival Expectations**: MEG port inventory increased by 7.5% to 56.2 million tons [8]. Polyolefins - **Prices**: L2601 closed at 6,802 yuan/ton, down 3 yuan/ton, a 0.04% decline [11]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventory increased by 17.84% to 49.0 million tons [11]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: PE device operating rate increased by 2.13% to 82.6% [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Prices**: SH2601 decreased by 12 yuan/ton to 2,331 yuan/ton, a 0.5% decline [13]. - **Supply**: Caustic soda industry operating rate increased by 3.3% to 88.3% [13]. - **Demand**: Alumina industry operating rate decreased by 0.3% to 82.2% [13]. - **Inventory**: Liquid caustic soda East - China factory inventory increased by 18.9% to 22.3 million tons [13]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Prices**: CFR China pure benzene was 664 dollars/ton, up 0.2% [14]. - **Inventory**: Pure benzene Jiangsu port inventory increased, with supply pressure rising [14]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: Caprolactam operating rate remained unchanged at 86.1% [14].

Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry is experiencing a narrowing revenue decline and profit improvement in the first three quarters of 2025, with notable performances in the cement and fiberglass sectors [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The construction materials industry sample companies achieved a total revenue of 432.25 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 3.1%, which is an improvement of 11.7 percentage points compared to the full year of 2024 [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 24.44 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.8%, contrasting with a 49.1% decline in 2024 [2]. Group 2: Cement Industry - Cement sample companies reported a total revenue of 432.25 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 3.1%, while net profit increased by 27.8% [2]. - Huaxin Cement showed the most significant growth, with strong performance in overseas cement and domestic aggregate businesses [2]. - Anhui Conch Cement contributed over half of the industry's profit due to its cost and scale advantages [2]. Group 3: Fiberglass Industry - The fiberglass sector saw a total revenue of 49.21 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, and a net profit of 4.87 billion yuan, up 121.4% [3]. - The price recovery effects began to manifest in the first half of 2025, with a slight decline in Q3 profits compared to the previous quarter, but still showing year-on-year improvement [3]. - Companies like China National Materials, International Composites, and Honghe Technology are gradually contributing to revenue and profit through their special fabric layouts [3]. Group 4: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials segment reported a revenue of 110.75 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 0.9%, and a net profit of 8.21 billion yuan, down 6.9% [4]. - Keda Manufacturing benefited from its long-term overseas layout and improved pricing in the overseas tile market, leading to significant revenue growth [4]. - Sanhe Tree is accelerating its unique channel advantages and new business layouts, responding to the demand from old residential areas and rural self-built houses [4]. Group 5: Glass Industry - The glass industry achieved a revenue of 38.09 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 11.0%, with a net profit of 0.94 billion yuan, down 63.2% [5]. - The photovoltaic glass sector experienced a phase of recovery, but profitability began to decline after May due to high base effects from the previous year [5]. - The construction glass sector remains under pressure due to weak real estate completions, necessitating attention to supply contraction and pricing effects [5]. Group 6: Early Cycle Industries - Early cycle sectors are still under pressure, with profitability constrained by cement price recovery [6]. - Leading companies like Subote have achieved both revenue and profit growth by expanding into major projects in the western regions [6]. Group 7: Investment Analysis - Investment opportunities are suggested in the fiberglass and cement sectors due to improving profitability [7]. - Recommended stocks include leading companies in the cement sector such as Huaxin Cement, Anhui Conch Cement, and Shangfeng Cement [7]. - In the fiberglass sector, companies like China Jushi, China National Materials, and Honghe Technology are highlighted for their performance recovery and growth expectations in special fabric businesses [7]. - Companies with alpha attributes in consumer building materials and early cycle sectors include Sanhe Tree, Keda Manufacturing, Dongpeng Holdings, and Subote [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Natural Rubber Industry - The natural rubber market may enter a seasonal inventory accumulation cycle, with short - term price fluctuations in a range. If raw material supply is smooth, there is further downward potential; if not, the price is expected to range between 15,000 - 15,500 [1]. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - For soda ash, the supply - demand pattern is bearish in the medium - long term, and short - term rebounds can be used as opportunities to go short. For glass, there are short - term trading opportunities for low - level rebounds, but the industry still needs capacity clearance [3]. Methanol Industry - The market is trading on the "weak reality" logic, with the core contradiction being high port inventories. The inventory problem of the 01 contract cannot be resolved, and the weak reality will continue to be priced in before Iranian gas restrictions [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX may fluctuate between 6,200 - 6,800; PTA may range between 4,300 - 4,800; for ethylene glycol, hold short - call options and conduct reverse spreads; short - fiber has limited rebound space; bottle - grade polyester chips will follow cost fluctuations [8]. Polyolefin Industry - Polypropylene shows a pattern of increasing supply and demand with inventory reduction, but the basis is weak. For polyethylene, the demand for agricultural films is strong, but attention should be paid to the potential impact of year - end foreign market inventory clearance [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - Caustic soda prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and the market trend is bearish. PVC is in an oversupply situation, and prices are expected to continue to be weak at the bottom [13]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - Pure benzene supply is expected to be loose, and prices should be shorted on rallies following oil prices. Styrene supply - demand may be in a tight balance, but price drivers are insufficient, and the EB12 contract should be shorted on price rebounds [14]. 3. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Natural Rubber Industry - **Spot Prices and Basis**: Yunnan state - owned whole - milk rubber in Shanghai rose by 200 yuan/ton to 14,550 yuan/ton; the whole - milk basis increased by 250 yuan/ton to - 445 yuan/ton [1]. - **Inter - month Spreads**: The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 25 yuan/ton to 115 yuan/ton; the 1 - 5 spread remained unchanged at - 75 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamentals**: In August, Thailand's production decreased by 260,000 tons to 4.515 million tons; China's production increased by 86,000 tons to 1.223 million tons [1]. - **Inventory Changes**: Bonded area inventories increased by 15,439 tons to 447,668 tons;上期所天然橡胶厂库期货库存 increased by 3,931 tons to 48,586 tons [1]. Glass and Soda Ash Industry - **Glass - related Prices and Spreads**: The glass 2601 contract decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,091 yuan/ton; the 01 basis increased by 10 yuan/ton to 39 yuan/ton [3]. - **Soda Ash - related Prices and Spreads**: The soda ash 2605 contract increased by 1 yuan/ton to 1,294 yuan/ton; the 01 basis decreased by 3 yuan/ton to - 3 yuan/ton [3]. - **Output and Capacity**: The soda ash well - working rate decreased by 1.72% to 86.89%; the float glass daily melting volume remained unchanged at 161,300 tons [3]. - **Inventory**: Soda ash factory inventories increased by 42,000 tons to 1.702 million tons; glass factory soda ash inventories remained unchanged at 204,000 tons [3]. Methanol Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: The MA2601 contract decreased by 13 yuan/ton to 2,112 yuan/ton; the太仓 basis decreased by 5 yuan/ton to - 35 yuan/ton [4]. - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise inventories increased by 10,400 tons to 386,410 tons; methanol port inventories increased by 10,600 tons to 1.517 million tons [5]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The upstream domestic enterprise operating rate increased by 0.41% to 76.09%; the downstream external - procurement MTO device operating rate increased by 1.09% to 84.98% [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (January) increased by 0.25 dollars/barrel to 63.63 dollars/barrel; WTI crude oil (December) increased by 0.32 dollars/barrel to 59.75 dollars/barrel [8]. - **Downstream Polyester Product Prices and Cash Flows**: POY150/48 price increased by 45 yuan/ton to 6,560 yuan/ton; FDY150/96 price increased by 40 yuan/ton to 6,770 yuan/ton [8]. - **PX - related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX increased by 0.1 dollars/ton to 826 dollars/ton; PX spot price (in RMB) decreased by 83 yuan/ton to 6,772 yuan/ton [8]. - **PTA - related Prices and Spreads**: PTA East China spot price increased by 35 yuan/ton to 4,575 yuan/ton; TA futures 2601 decreased by 24 yuan/ton to 4,664 yuan/ton [8]. - **MEG - related Prices and Spreads**: MEG East China spot price increased by 41 yuan/ton to 4,013 yuan/ton; EG futures 2601 increased by 18 yuan/ton to 3,942 yuan/ton [8]. Polyolefin Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: L2601 contract decreased by 3 yuan/ton to 6,802 yuan/ton; PP2605 contract decreased by 18 yuan/ton to 6,574 yuan/ton [11]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventories increased by 74,200 tons to 490,000 tons; PP trade inventories increased by 8,600 tons to 229,000 tons [11]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The PE device operating rate increased by 2.13% to 82.6%; the PP device operating rate increased by 0.9% to 77.8% [11]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda converted to self - use price remained unchanged at 2,500 yuan/ton; V2605 contract decreased by 18 yuan/ton to 4,915 yuan/ton [13]. - **Supply - side Indicators**: The caustic soda industry operating rate increased by 3.3% to 88.3%; the PVC total operating rate increased by 4.5% to 77.1% [13]. - **Demand - side Indicators**: The alumina industry operating rate decreased by 0.3% to 82.2%; the viscose staple fiber industry operating rate increased by 1.2% to 89.7% [13]. - **Inventory**: Liquid caustic soda East China factory inventories increased by 36,000 tons to 223,000 tons; PVC total social inventories decreased by 10,000 tons to 545,000 tons [13]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: CFR China pure benzene increased by 1 dollar/ton to 664 dollars/ton; BZ futures 2603 decreased by 84 yuan/ton to 5,422 yuan/ton [14]. - **Inventory**: Pure benzene Jiangsu port inventories increased; styrene Jiangsu port inventories decreased [14]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The Asian pure benzene operating rate remained unchanged at 78.8%; the styrene operating rate decreased by 1.4% to 75.1% [14].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the construction materials industry [1] Core Views - The macroeconomic data is weakening, and there are expectations for policy support to stabilize the market [1] - The construction materials sector has shown a slight increase of 0.80% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 and Wind All A indices [5] - The report highlights the potential for recovery in the glass fiber industry and suggests focusing on companies benefiting from price increases and domestic demand recovery [5][6] Summary by Sections 1. Bulk Construction Materials Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - **Cement**: The national average price for high-standard cement is 351.2 RMB/ton, down 0.5 RMB/ton from last week and down 74.3 RMB/ton from the same period in 2024. The average cement inventory ratio is 69.9%, up 0.3 percentage points from last week [5][12][21] - **Glass**: The average price for float glass is 1197.2 RMB/ton, down 5.5 RMB/ton from last week and down 192.1 RMB/ton from 2024. The inventory of float glass is 6016 million heavy boxes, down 184 million from last week [5][47][50] - **Glass Fiber**: The market for glass fiber remains stable, with prices for 2400tex alkali-free yarn around 3250-3700 RMB/ton, showing no significant changes from the previous week [5][6] 2. Industry Dynamics Tracking - The report notes a decline in October export data and a further weakening in the real estate sector, leading to expectations for supportive domestic demand policies from the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference [5] - Recommendations include focusing on companies in the glass fiber sector, such as China Jushi and Zhongcai Technology, and those in the home decoration sector, like Hanhai Group and Ark Home [5] 3. Weekly Market Review and Sector Valuation - The construction materials sector's performance is compared to the broader market, with a slight underperformance noted against the CSI 300 index [5] - The report emphasizes the importance of industry policies and the potential for valuation recovery as the market stabilizes [5][6]