Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has disappeared and OPEC's supply has not increased significantly, it is not advisable to be overly bearish on oil prices in the short - term. A range strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but it is recommended to wait and see for now[3]. - For methanol, the positive impact of Iranian plant shutdowns is being realized, but the near - term high - inventory pattern persists. The market is expected to bottom out gradually, but due to the rapid short - term rise, it is recommended to wait and see[4]. - For urea, the price is oscillating and rebounding at the bottom. With cost and export policy support, the downside space is limited. It is expected to oscillate and build a bottom, and it is advisable to consider buying on dips[6]. - For rubber, a bullish short - term strategy is currently recommended, with fast - in and fast - out operations. A partial position can be established for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609[9]. - For PVC, the industry has a situation of strong supply and weak demand. With low enterprise profits and high inventory, it is recommended to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term[11][12]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the benzene - to - styrene price difference is at a low level and has room for upward repair. The port inventory of styrene is declining, and the price may stop falling temporarily[15]. - For polyethylene, the price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation. The cost - side impact has shifted, and seasonal demand has started to pick up[18]. - For polypropylene, the market has a situation of weak supply and demand, with high inventory pressure. It may be supported by the cost side in the first quarter of next year[21]. - For PX, with high load and low downstream PTA load, the inventory is difficult to continuously decline. There is a risk of valuation correction[22]. - For PTA, the supply is expected to stabilize, and the demand may maintain a high level in the short - term. However, the PX valuation has a correction risk, which may limit the upside space of PTA processing fees[24]. - For ethylene glycol, the domestic supply is expected to decline in December, and the inventory accumulation rate may slow down. It is recommended to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term[27]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: The main INE crude oil futures contract closed down 2.40 yuan/barrel, a decline of 0.54%, at 445.00 yuan/barrel. Related refined oil futures also declined. The gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and total refined oil inventories at the Fujairah port all increased[2]. - **Strategy**: Maintain a range strategy of buying low and selling high, and wait and see for now[3]. Methanol - **Market Quotes**: The Taicang price increased by 30, the Lunan price increased by 30, the Inner Mongolia price increased by 2.5, the 01 contract on the futures market increased by 27 yuan to 2094 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 4. The 1 - 5 spread was + 14, at - 107[3]. - **Strategy**: Wait and see due to rapid short - term rise and high near - term inventory[4]. Urea - **Market Quotes**: The price in Shandong remained stable, the price in Henan decreased by 10, and the price in Hubei remained stable. The 01 contract on the futures market increased by 24 yuan to 1654 yuan, and the basis was - 34. The 1 - 5 spread was + 7, at - 64[6]. - **Strategy**: Consider buying on dips as the price is oscillating and rebounding at the bottom[6]. Rubber - **Market Quotes**: The rubber price rebounded. The main rubber - producing areas in Thailand were affected by floods, and the exchange's RU inventory and warehouse receipts were low. The spot prices of some rubber products increased. The tire factory operating rates were weak, and the social inventory of natural rubber increased[9]. - **Strategy**: Adopt a bullish short - term strategy with fast - in and fast - out operations, and partially establish a position for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609[9]. PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC01 contract decreased by 2 yuan to 4489 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4440 (- 20) yuan/ton, the basis was - 49 (- 18) yuan/ton, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 293 (+ 3) yuan/ton. The overall operating rate increased, the demand - side operating rate decreased, the factory inventory decreased, and the social inventory increased[10]. - **Strategy**: Consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term due to strong supply and weak demand[11][12]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price of pure benzene remained unchanged, and the futures price remained unchanged, with the basis narrowing. The spot and futures prices of styrene increased, with the basis weakening. The upstream operating rate decreased, the port inventory decreased, and the demand - side operating rate increased[14]. - **Strategy**: The benzene - to - styrene price difference has room for upward repair, and the styrene price may stop falling temporarily[15]. Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The main contract's closing price was 6707 yuan/ton, a decrease of 55 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6810 yuan/ton, a decrease of 30 yuan/ton. The basis was 103 yuan/ton, strengthening by 25 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate increased, the production enterprise inventory decreased, the trader inventory increased, and the downstream average operating rate increased[17]. - **Strategy**: The price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation, with cost - side impact shifting and seasonal demand picking up[18]. Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The main contract's closing price was 6265 yuan/ton, a decrease of 52 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6430 yuan/ton, a decrease of 20 yuan/ton. The basis was 165 yuan/ton, strengthening by 32 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate increased, the production enterprise, trader, and port inventories decreased, and the downstream average operating rate increased[19][20]. - **Strategy**: The market has a situation of weak supply and demand, with high inventory pressure. It may be supported by the cost side in the first quarter of next year[21]. PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX01 contract increased by 56 yuan to 6774 yuan. The PX CFR increased by 3 dollars to 829 dollars. The basis was - 9 yuan (- 34), and the 1 - 3 spread was - 38 yuan (- 8). The PX load in China and Asia increased. Some devices restarted, the PTA load decreased, the import volume increased, and the inventory increased[21]. - **Strategy**: There is a risk of valuation correction due to high PX load and low downstream PTA load[22]. PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA01 contract increased by 28 yuan to 4684 yuan. The East China spot price increased by 5 yuan to 4635 yuan. The basis was - 31 yuan (+ 12), and the 1 - 5 spread was - 44 yuan (+ 6). The PTA load decreased, some devices were under maintenance, the downstream load increased, the inventory decreased, and the processing fees decreased[23]. - **Strategy**: The supply is expected to stabilize, and the demand may maintain a high level in the short - term. However, the PX valuation has a correction risk, which may limit the upside space of PTA processing fees[24]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG01 contract increased by 23 yuan to 3896 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 16 yuan to 3904 yuan. The basis was 18 yuan (- 5), and the 1 - 5 spread was - 73 yuan (+ 15). The supply - side load decreased, some devices were under maintenance or restarted, the downstream load increased, the import volume was expected to be 9.5 tons, the East China outbound volume was 0.4 tons on November 25, the port inventory remained unchanged, and the production profits were negative[26]. - **Strategy**: The domestic supply is expected to decline in December, and the inventory accumulation rate may slow down. It is recommended to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term[27].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The overall performance of oil prices is under pressure and fluctuates repeatedly due to the possible peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Various energy and chemical products are expected to show a volatile trend [1][2]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Tuesday, WTI January contract closed down $0.89 to $57.95 per barrel, a decline of 1.51%; Brent January contract closed down $0.89 to $62.48 per barrel, a decline of 1.4%; SC2601 closed at 443 yuan per barrel, down 4.4 yuan per barrel, a decline of 0.98%. OPEC+ may keep production unchanged, and India's crude oil imports from Russia will change. The oil price is expected to fluctuate [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Tuesday, the main fuel oil contract FU2601 on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed down 0.36% at 2491 yuan per ton; the low-sulfur fuel oil contract LU2601 closed down 1.31% at 3015 yuan per ton. The supply in December may tighten, and the absolute prices of FU and LU remain weak for now [1][2]. - **Asphalt**: On Tuesday, the main asphalt contract BU2601 on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed up 1.19% at 3068 yuan per ton. The spot market exerts pressure on the futures, and the supply-demand pattern is expected to remain loose. The price is expected to fluctuate at a low level [2]. - **Polyester**: TA601 closed down 0.51% at 4656 yuan per ton; EG2601 closed down 0.28% at 3873 yuan per ton. The production and operation of the polyester industry have certain characteristics, and the prices of relevant products are expected to fluctuate [2]. - **Rubber**: On Tuesday, the main natural rubber contract RU2601 closed down 195 yuan per ton to 15125 yuan per ton. The supply and demand are both weak, but the futures price is expected to be supported [3][4]. - **Methanol**: The prices of related products are given. The supply at home and abroad changes, and the port inventory is expected to decrease. The price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger in the short term [3][4][6]. - **Polyolefins**: The supply will remain high, and the demand will weaken. The price is expected to fluctuate at the bottom [6]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: The supply remains high, and the domestic demand slows down. The price may fluctuate at the bottom, and attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 positive spread strategy [6][7]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis price data of various energy and chemical products on November 25th and 24th, including spot price, futures price, basis, basis rate, etc. [8]. 3.3 Market News - Multiple news media reported that Ukraine has reached an agreement on the terms of a potential peace agreement, and President Zelensky may visit the US to finalize the agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war [13]. - Kpler's preliminary data shows that India's crude oil imports from Russia in November will reach the highest level in five months [13]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **Main Contract Price**: It shows the closing price trends of the main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, etc. [15][16][17]. - **Main Contract Basis**: It presents the basis trends of the main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025, such as crude oil, fuel oil, etc. [32][33][38]. - **Inter - period Contract Spread**: It shows the spread trends of different contracts of various energy and chemical products, like fuel oil, asphalt, etc. [46][47][48]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: It includes the spread and ratio trends between different varieties, such as the spread between crude oil's domestic and foreign markets, the spread between high - and low - sulfur fuel oil, etc. [62][65][67]. - **Production Profit**: It shows the production profit trends of LLDPE and PP [70]. 3.5 Team Member Introduction - The report introduces the members of the energy and chemical research team, including their positions, educational backgrounds, honors, and work experience [75][76][77].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks dominates oil prices, and the prices of polyolefin futures have reached new lows in recent years. The situation of strong current and weak expectations in the crude oil market continues, and the key variable lies in the progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Investors should temporarily adopt a volatile mindset [2]. - The weakening of crude oil leads to a decline in the cost of oil-based chemicals. The production capacity growth rates of PP and PE in 2025 both exceed 10%, and the maintenance efforts are insufficient. The production of polyolefins has been at the highest level in the same period in the past five years, and the monthly production of both varieties in October reached a record high [3]. - The energy and chemical industry will continue its weak and volatile trend, with olefins being weak and the aromatics pattern being slightly stronger [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Views 3.1.1 Crude Oil - **View**: Geopolitical premium fluctuates, and supply pressure persists. If geopolitical support gradually weakens, it is expected to be volatile and weak [8]. - **Main Logic**: The progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace plan is becoming more optimistic, but uncertainties remain high. API data shows that the US crude oil inventory decreased last week while gasoline and diesel inventories increased. The pressure of inventory accumulation due to oversupply still exists, and there is a lack of marginal positive factors after the reduction of Russian oil production. Macro and geopolitical factors have had an increasing impact on oil prices recently [8]. 3.1.2 Asphalt - **View**: Due to raw material supply disruptions and optimistic sentiment, the asphalt futures price rebounded. The absolute price of asphalt is overestimated, and the monthly spread of asphalt is expected to decline as warehouse receipts increase [9]. - **Main Logic**: OPEC+ will continue to increase production in December, and White House officials expect Russia and Ukraine to reach a framework agreement by the end of November. The increase in crude oil and rebar prices driven by optimistic expectations has boosted the asphalt futures price. Reuters reported that Venezuela is seeking key raw material supplies from Chevron, and the shortage of Venezuelan diluted naphtha supply may lead to a decline in its crude oil exports. After the futures pricing returned to the Shandong spot price, the recent stability of the Shandong spot price has strengthened the support for the futures price [9]. 3.1.3 High-Sulfur Fuel Oil - **View**: The fuel oil futures price is in a weak and volatile state. Geopolitical escalation will only cause short-term price disturbances, and attention should be paid to changes in the Russia-Ukraine situation [9]. - **Main Logic**: OPEC+ will continue to increase production in December, and White House officials expect Russia and Ukraine to reach a framework agreement by the end of November. The three major drivers supporting high-sulfur fuel oil, namely the Russia-Ukraine conflict, refinery purchases, and the Palestine-Israel conflict, are currently weak. The refinery operating rate has dropped significantly in the off-season, and the refinery processing demand is weak. The United States is currently using gas oil as a substitute for residue oil, and the fuel oil demand in the Middle East is still weak during the off-season [9]. 3.1.4 Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - **View**: The low-sulfur fuel oil futures price is in a weak and volatile state. It is affected by the substitution of green fuels and high-sulfur fuels, and the demand space is limited. However, the current valuation is low, and it will fluctuate with crude oil [10][11]. - **Main Logic**: Low-sulfur fuel oil follows the decline of refined oil products, and the pressure level of 3500 is temporarily effective. Recently, the decline in Russian refined oil exports has driven the rebound of gasoline and diesel cracking spreads, which has supported low-sulfur fuel oil. However, White House officials expect Russia and Ukraine to reach a framework agreement by the end of November, and diesel prices have dropped significantly, causing low-sulfur fuel oil to follow the decline. Low-sulfur fuel oil faces negative factors such as a decline in shipping demand, the substitution of green energy, and the substitution of high-sulfur fuels. Its valuation is low and is expected to fluctuate with crude oil [11]. 3.1.5 Methanol - **View**: The rebound has reflected the confirmed expectations, and high inventories will suppress the upward space of the futures price. It is expected to be in a short-term volatile consolidation state, and there may be a possibility of repeated bottoming in the long term [30][31]. - **Main Logic**: On November 25, methanol continued to rise but showed signs of weakness. The trading atmosphere in the inland market was active, and the demand for long-term contracts and replenishment by traders was obvious. Olefin enterprises purchased in normal quantities, smoothly digesting the enterprise inventories. After the confirmation of the shutdown information of Iranian methanol plants, the expectations have been basically reflected in the futures price through the reduction of short positions on the 24th. However, considering the high expected import volume, the high coastal inventories are expected to remain at a historical high level, continuing to suppress the upward space of the futures price after the rebound [30]. 3.1.6 Urea - **View**: Downstream demand is weak, and the futures price has declined slightly. The fundamental pattern of strong supply and weak demand remains unchanged, with high inventories suppressing prices and spot prices providing support. The market is expected to be in a narrow and volatile consolidation state, and attention should be paid to the impact of environmental protection restrictions on the operation of downstream compound fertilizers [31]. - **Main Logic**: On November 25, the daily production on the supply side remained at a high level. Some devices are expected to resume operation soon, while others have started maintenance. The demand side lacks sustainability, and the market lacks continuous upward momentum. Some regional prices have loosened, and the futures price has declined slightly following the spot price [31]. 3.1.7 Ethylene Glycol - **View**: Without further positive support, the price has entered an adjustment range. The long-term inventory accumulation pressure is large, the rebound height is limited, and the price will maintain a wide and volatile range at a low level [21][22]. - **Main Logic**: The ethylene glycol price rose and then fell during the day. After the short-term sentiment was further released, there was no other obvious positive support. The early implementation of the maintenance plan at Sinochem Quanzhou has relieved the supply-side pressure to some extent, and the price has experienced an emotional recovery. However, there is still an expectation of the return of coal-based devices, and the expectation of inventory accumulation from November to December has not been reversed. With the expectation of future production capacity expansion, the price increase is under pressure [21]. 3.1.8 PX - **View**: The cost-side support is slightly insufficient, but the demand-side support maintains the profitability. In the short term, it is expected to shift from the previous strength to an adjustment phase, and the price will fluctuate with the cost, waiting for the fermentation of sentiment and further feedback from downstream industries [13]. - **Main Logic**: International oil prices are volatile and weak, and the cost-side support for PX is slightly insufficient. After the price increase, PX has entered a correction phase. The market news is relatively calm, and there have been no significant changes in PX devices. The sentiment for blending into gasoline has cooled down slightly, but PX supply still remains at a high level. The demand side still provides some support for PX prices, which will fluctuate within a certain range under the influence of cost and sentiment [13]. 3.1.9 PTA - **View**: The spot basis is strong, and the processing fee has been slightly repaired. The price will fluctuate with the cost, and the support for the processing fee has increased. The basis has emerged from a weak state. There may be an opportunity for a positive spread arbitrage in TA01 - 05 when it is below -50 [14][15]. - **Main Logic**: The cost-side support from upstream is average, and the market sentiment has cooled down, resulting in average negotiations. However, the PTA supply-demand pattern has improved compared to the previous period, leading to a stronger basis. There is a possibility of inventory reduction from November to December. Attention should be paid to the export performance after the cancellation of BIS [15]. 3.1.10 Short Fiber - **View**: Downstream demand is temporarily maintained, and it will passively follow the upstream. The short fiber price will fluctuate with the upstream, and the processing fee is expected to be compressed. A light long position in TA and short position in PF can be considered [24][25]. - **Main Logic**: The cost-side support is limited, and the price increase is modest even with the rebound of ethylene glycol. The current supply-demand pattern of polyester staple fiber is in a weakening cycle, and demand only meets the basic needs. Polyester staple fiber factories are mainly focused on sales [25]. 3.1.11 Bottle Chip - **View**: The price fluctuation is limited, and the profit is stagnant. The absolute price will fluctuate with the raw materials, and the overall support for the processing fee has increased [26]. - **Main Logic**: The upstream raw material futures prices rose and then fell. Polyester bottle chip factories slightly increased their prices in some areas. The trading atmosphere in the polyester bottle chip market was average, and there was a large price difference among different brands. The short-term upstream cost is expected to fluctuate within a certain range, providing no clear directional guidance, and the profit of polyester bottle chips will have limited fluctuations [26]. 3.1.12 Propylene - **View**: The spot is strong, and PL is volatile. PL is expected to be volatile in the short term [35]. - **Main Logic**: The restart of supply has been delayed, and the overall supply remains tight. Propylene enterprises have controllable inventories, and some offer prices have increased slightly. Downstream demand has been positive, with an increase in the premium for actual orders, and the trading center has shifted upwards significantly. The PP - PL spread has narrowed in the short term, and the operating rate of downstream powder plants has declined [35]. 3.1.13 PP - **View**: Oil prices are weakening, and there are still fundamental pressures. Attention should be paid to changes in maintenance. It is expected to be volatile and weak in the short term [34][35]. - **Main Logic**: Oil prices are volatile and declining. The progress of the Russia-Ukraine negotiations has led to a lack of marginal positive factors after the reduction of Russian oil production. The macro and geopolitical factors point to a pessimistic outlook for oil prices. The fundamental support for PP itself is still limited. Although maintenance has increased slightly, the high growth of production capacity still exerts pressure on output. The midstream inventory is at the highest level in the same period in the past five years, and weak demand will continue to suppress the price [35]. 3.1.14 Plastic - **View**: Oil prices are falling, and the downstream is entering the off-season. Maintenance provides limited support, and it is expected to be volatile and weak. It is expected to be volatile and weak in the short term [33][34]. - **Main Logic**: Oil prices are volatile and declining. The progress of the Russia-Ukraine negotiations has led to a lack of marginal positive factors after the reduction of Russian oil production. The macro and geopolitical factors point to a pessimistic outlook for oil prices. The fundamental support for plastics itself is still limited. The upstream and midstream still have the intention to reduce inventories at high prices, which will suppress the upward space of prices. Short-term maintenance provides limited support, and the increase in production capacity still exerts pressure on output. The profit support is limited, and the downstream demand is gradually entering the off-season, with a cautious purchasing attitude [34]. 3.1.15 Styrene - **View**: The narrative of blending into gasoline has faded, and styrene has returned to a volatile state. It is expected to be volatile for the time being. Attention should be paid to the expected difference between the de - stocking of styrene ports and the inventory accumulation of pure benzene ports [19]. - **Main Logic**: The gasoline crack spread and the Asia - US aromatic hydrocarbon spread indicate that the driving force of blending into gasoline is questionable. After the speculative premium is squeezed out, the downward space for styrene is limited. There are some positive factors such as exports and the reduction of Korean aromatic hydrocarbon production. The supply - demand balance between pure benzene and styrene from December to January is not a major issue, with only minor de - stocking and inventory accumulation, so it will be mainly volatile for the time being [19]. 3.1.16 PVC - **View**: High inventories suppress prices, and PVC may be anchored to production cuts. If low profits lead to upstream production cuts or export volume exceeds expectations, the downward pressure on the futures price will be relieved [37]. - **Main Logic**: At the macro level, attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting in December and the Fed's interest rate decision to guide market expectations. At the micro level, the de - stocking of high PVC inventories is slow, and attention should be paid to whether low profits can lead to enterprise production cuts. Specifically, PVC production is at a high level, the profits of marginal enterprises are poor but there are no clear production cut plans; downstream operating rates are seasonally weak, and only low - price purchases increase; the anti - dumping measures in India have been cancelled, and with the new low in Chinese PVC prices, last week's PVC export orders were booming; the supply and demand of calcium carbide have both increased, and the price is weakly stable; the supply - demand expectation of caustic soda is different, and the downward space of the price may be restricted by liquid chlorine [37]. 3.1.17 Caustic Soda - **View**: With low valuation and weak supply - demand, caustic soda is in a volatile state. If low profits lead to upstream production cuts or the logic of warehouse receipts in December takes effect, the futures price may stabilize [37]. - **Main Logic**: At the macro level, attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting in December and the Fed's interest rate decision to guide market expectations. At the micro level, the supply - demand expectation of caustic soda is poor, and attention should be paid to whether low profits can lead to upstream production cuts. Specifically, the marginal profit of alumina plants is poor, and the operating capacity may decline; Weiqiao's caustic soda inventory is high, and the purchase volume is still large; the commissioning of a 4.8 million - ton alumina plant in Guangxi in Q1 2026 will boost the demand for caustic soda, and the purchase of caustic soda is in progress, but the delivery time has been postponed; the non - aluminum operating rate has slightly weakened, and the willingness to replenish inventory is not high; the maintenance in November will end one after another, and the production of caustic soda will increase month - on - month; the price of liquid chlorine is 50 yuan/ton and may decline in the future, and the cost of caustic soda (2250 yuan/ton) may increase [37]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring 3.2.1 Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring - **Cross - Period Spread**: The report provides the cross - period spreads and their changes for various varieties such as Brent, Dubai, PX, PTA, MEG, etc. [40]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: It shows the basis, its changes, and the number of warehouse receipts for varieties like asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, etc. [41]. - **Cross - Variety Spread**: The cross - variety spreads and their changes are presented, including 1 - month PP - 3MA, 5 - month TA - EG, etc. [42]. 3.2.2 Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring - Although specific data and analysis for each variety (methanol, urea, styrene, etc.) are mentioned, no detailed content is provided in the given text, so a summary cannot be made. 3.3 Commodity Index - **Comprehensive Index**: The comprehensive index, special index, and plate index of the commodity are provided. The comprehensive index shows an increase, and the energy index has declined in the short term [284][285].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No information provided regarding industry investment ratings in the reports. Core Views Methanol - Short - term outlook is oscillating and slightly bullish. Inner - land marginal devices are in the red, and attention should be paid to their operation. Iranian devices are starting to limit gas and stop production, but the current shipment volume is still high [1][2]. Polyolefin - PP shows a pattern of both supply and demand increasing, with reduced maintenance driving supply recovery and slight inventory depletion. PE shows supply increasing and demand decreasing, with inventory slightly accumulating under the pressure of new production capacity. The 01 contract is under relatively high pressure [6]. Natural Rubber - The market is expected to enter a range - bound consolidation. The inventory is in a seasonal accumulation cycle, and terminal demand support is insufficient. The price trend depends on the raw material output in the main production areas and macro - level changes [7]. Crude Oil - Oil prices are expected to continue to oscillate weakly. Affected by news, the geopolitical premium is declining, and the supply - demand pattern is weak. Short - term attention should be paid to the support level of Brent at $60 per barrel and the results of the Russia - Ukraine negotiations [9]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX: Short - term drive is limited, but the medium - term supply - demand is expected to be tight, and it is expected to be in a high - level oscillation in the short term. - PTA: The supply - demand is expected to be tight in November - December, but loose from December to the first quarter. The absolute price is relatively firm in the short term, but the rebound space is limited. - Ethylene Glycol: Expected to oscillate at a low level. - Short - fiber: The absolute price drive is limited, and the processing fee is expected to be compressed. - Bottle chips: The supply - demand is in a loose pattern, and the processing fee is expected to decline [11]. Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene: Supply is generally loose, demand support is limited, and the price may be adjusted due to the drag of oil prices in the short term. - Styrene: Although the short - term supply - demand is expected to improve, the overall drive is limited, and the 01 contract should be treated with oscillation [13]. Glass and Soda Ash - Soda Ash: The overall supply - demand pattern is bearish. Although there is short - term inventory depletion, the medium - term demand is expected to remain rigid. - Glass: There is short - term rigid demand support, but there are concerns about the long - term demand, and the price may be under pressure [14]. PVC and Caustic Soda - Caustic Soda: The supply - demand is under pressure, and the price is expected to be weak. - PVC: The supply - demand is in an oversupply pattern, and the price is difficult to be optimistic, continuing the weak trend [15]. Summary by Directory Methanol - **Price and Spread**: MA2601 and MA2605 closed down, while the regional spread between Taicang and Inner Mongolia's northern line increased by 8.70%. - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories all decreased, with port inventory down 4.16% [1]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: The upstream domestic enterprise operating rate decreased slightly, while some downstream operating rates such as formaldehyde and glacial acetic acid increased [2]. Polyolefin - **Price and Spread**: L2601, L2605, PP2601, and PP2605 all closed down, and the regional spreads and basis had different degrees of changes. - **Inventory**: PE and PP enterprise and social inventories decreased to varying degrees. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: PE and PP device operating rates decreased, while some downstream operating rates increased slightly [6]. Natural Rubber - **Price and Spread**: Spot prices such as Yunnan state - owned whole latex decreased, and the basis and non - standard price spread changed. - **Fundamentals**: Production in major producing countries decreased, tire production and exports decreased, and inventory increased. - **Inventory**: Bonded area inventory and warehouse futures inventory increased [7]. Crude Oil - **Price and Spread**: Brent, WTI, and SC prices changed, and the spreads between different contracts also changed. - **Refined Oil Price and Spread**: NYM RBOB, NYM ULSD, and ICE Gasoil prices decreased, and the spreads between different contracts also decreased. - **Refined Oil Cracking Spread**: The cracking spreads of various refined oils decreased [9]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Downstream Polyester Product Price and Cash Flow**: The prices of some polyester products decreased, and the cash flow and processing fees had different degrees of changes. - **PX - related Price and Spread**: PX prices and spreads changed, and the supply was relatively high while the demand was weak. - **PTA - related Price and Spread**: PTA prices and spreads changed, and the supply - demand was expected to change in different periods. - **MEG - related Price and Spread**: MEG prices and spreads changed, and the supply - demand was expected to be in a low - level oscillation. - **Short - fiber and Bottle - chip Price and Spread**: Short - fiber prices and spreads changed, and bottle - chip supply - demand was loose [11]. Benzene - Styrene - **Upstream Price and Spread**: The prices of Brent, WTI, and related raw materials changed, and the spreads and import profits also changed. - **Styrene - related Price and Spread**: Styrene prices and spreads changed, and the cash flow improved. - **Inventory and Operating Rate**: Pure benzene and styrene inventories increased, and the operating rates of related industries changed [13]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass Price and Spread**: Glass prices in different regions and futures prices had different degrees of changes. - **Soda Ash Price and Spread**: Soda ash prices in different regions and futures prices changed, and the inventory decreased. - **Production and Inventory**: Soda ash production decreased, and glass and soda ash inventories changed. - **Real Estate Data**: Real estate new construction, construction, completion, and sales areas had different degrees of change [14]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Price and Spread**: The prices of PVC and caustic soda and their spreads changed. - **Supply and Demand**: The operating rates of PVC and caustic soda supply - side and demand - side industries changed, and the inventory changed [15].

下半年以来，国内甲醇市场持续承压下行。截至11月20日，国内主流成交价已跌至2000元(吨价，下同) 左右，全国均价为2042元，半年跌幅超过11%。 库存下降 隆众资讯的数据显示，截至11月22日，国内甲醇样本企业库存为35.87万吨，继续呈现小幅去库态势。 分区域看，除西南地区因需求疲软导致库存累积外，其余大部分地区企业库存均有下降。其中，西北地 区在烯烃外采支撑、持货商积极出货以及企业让利排库的带动下，库存降幅明显。其他区域则受企业主 动让利销售或装置降负荷等影响，企业库存同步回落。 2024年煤价下行缓解了煤制甲醇企业成本压力，而2025年冬季开始，煤炭价格的坚挺运行，以及天然气 价格上涨，对煤制甲醇和天然气制甲醇均形成成本压力。成本支撑增强，为近期甲醇市场创新低后企稳 提供利好基础。 供减需增 卲会文表示，甲醇行业近年来产能稳步增长，2024年甲醇年产能突破1.12亿吨，预计2025年新增产能达 到500万吨，增幅达4.4%以上。基于甲醇下游市场疲软的现状，需求没有按照预期恢复，在此背景下， 甲醇市场持续走弱是反映市场供求规律的体现。 然而，这一态势在11月下旬出现关键转折。11月20日当周，国内甲 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has disappeared and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, short - term oil prices should not be overly bearish. A range strategy of buying low and selling high is maintained, but it's advisable to wait and see currently [3]. - For methanol, the positive impact of Iranian plant shutdowns is being realized, but the near - term high - inventory situation persists. The supply remains high while demand changes little. It's recommended to wait and see [6]. - For urea, prices are oscillating at the bottom and are relatively resilient. With support from export policies and costs, the downside is limited. It's suggested to consider buying on dips [8]. - For rubber, the current view is bullish. It's recommended to set stop - losses and conduct short - term bullish trades. Partial positions can be established for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [16]. - For PVC, the domestic supply is strong while demand is weak. It's advisable to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term [18]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the port inventory of styrene is decreasing significantly, and prices may stop falling in the short term [21]. - For polyethylene, prices are expected to remain in a low - level oscillation [24]. - For polypropylene, under the background of weak supply and demand, the overall inventory pressure is high. It may be supported when the supply - surplus situation at the cost end changes in the first quarter of next year [27]. - For PX, it's expected to see a slight inventory build - up in November. The valuation is at a neutral level, and there is a risk of valuation correction [30]. - For PTA, the supply is expected to stabilize, and the demand may remain high in the short term. The PXN has a risk of valuation correction [32]. - For ethylene glycol, the supply - demand outlook is weak. It's recommended to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term [35]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE's main crude oil futures rose 3.00 yuan/barrel, or 0.67%, to 448.60 yuan/barrel. High - sulfur fuel oil futures fell 9.00 yuan/ton, or 0.36%, to 2491.00 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil futures fell 40.00 yuan/ton, or 1.31%, to 3015.00 yuan/ton. China's weekly crude oil data showed an inventory build - up of 1.04 million barrels to 207.48 million barrels, a gasoline inventory draw of 1.52 million barrels to 85.45 million barrels, a diesel inventory draw of 4.06 million barrels to 91.54 million barrels, and a total refined oil inventory draw of 5.58 million barrels to 176.99 million barrels [2]. - **Strategy**: Maintain a range strategy of buying low and selling high, and wait and see currently [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang increased by 7, in Lunan by 10, and remained stable in Inner Mongolia. The 01 contract on the futures market fell 10 yuan to 2067 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 7. The 1 - 5 spread was + 0, at - 121 [5]. - **Strategy**: The positive impact of Iranian plant shutdowns is being realized, but the near - term high - inventory situation persists. It's recommended to wait and see [6]. Urea - **Market Information**: The spot price in Shandong and Henan fell by 10, and remained stable in Hubei. The 01 contract on the futures market fell 8 yuan to 1630 yuan, with a basis of - 10. The 1 - 5 spread was + 2, at - 71 [8]. - **Strategy**: Prices are oscillating at the bottom and are relatively resilient. Consider buying on dips [8]. Rubber - **Market Information**: Rubber prices rebounded oscillatingly. There was heavy rainfall in the Thai production area with a high risk of floods. The November warehouse receipts of natural rubber on the Shanghai Exchange expired and were about to be delivered out of the warehouse, leading to a bullish market expectation. As of November 20, 2025, the operating rate of all - steel tires of Shandong tire enterprises was 60.57%, down 4.13 percentage points from last week and 2.01 percentage points from the same period last year. The operating rate of semi - steel tires of domestic tire enterprises was 72.77%, down 1.60 percentage points from last week and 6.01 percentage points from the same period last year. The export orders of semi - steel tires slowed down. As of November 16, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1.062 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 5,000 tons, or 0.5% [12][14][15]. - **Strategy**: The current view is bullish. Set stop - losses and conduct short - term bullish trades. Partially establish positions for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [16]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract fell 5 yuan to 4491 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4460 (+20) yuan/ton, with a basis of - 31 (+25) yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 296 (-2) yuan/ton. The overall operating rate of PVC was 78.8%, a month - on - month increase of 0.3%. Factory inventory was 315,000 tons (-7,000), and social inventory was 1.033 million tons (+5,000) [16]. - **Strategy**: The domestic supply is strong while demand is weak. Consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term [18]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost of East China pure benzene was 5320 yuan/ton, unchanged. The spot price of styrene was 6500 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 68.95%, down 0.30%. The inventory in Jiangsu ports decreased by 26,500 tons to 148,300 tons [20]. - **Strategy**: The port inventory of styrene is decreasing significantly, and prices may stop falling in the short term [21]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The closing price of the main contract was 6762 yuan/ton, down 31 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6830 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 84.63%, a month - on - month increase of 0.63%. The production enterprise inventory decreased by 25,900 tons to 503,300 tons, and the trader inventory increased by 500 tons to 50,500 tons [23]. - **Strategy**: Prices are expected to remain in a low - level oscillation [24]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The closing price of the main contract was 6317 yuan/ton, down 55 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6450 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 78.99%, a month - on - month increase of 0.92%. The production enterprise inventory decreased by 26,200 tons to 593,800 tons, the trader inventory decreased by 3,900 tons to 213,400 tons, and the port inventory decreased by 1,100 tons to 65,800 tons [26]. - **Strategy**: Under the background of weak supply and demand, the overall inventory pressure is high. It may be supported when the supply - surplus situation at the cost end changes in the first quarter of next year [27]. PX, PTA, and MEG PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract fell 54 yuan to 6718 yuan. The PX CFR remained unchanged at 826 US dollars. The load in China was 89.5%, a month - on - month increase of 2.7%. The load in Asia was 79.7%, a month - on - month increase of 1.2%. In the first and middle of November, South Korea's PX exports to China were 275,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 19,000 tons [29]. - **Strategy**: It's expected to see a slight inventory build - up in November. The valuation is at a neutral level, and there is a risk of valuation correction [30]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract fell 24 yuan to 4656 yuan. The PTA load was 71%, a month - on - month decrease of 4.7%. The downstream load was 91.3%, a month - on - month increase of 0.8%. The social inventory (excluding credit warehouse receipts) on November 7 was 2.227 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 20,000 tons [31]. - **Strategy**: The supply is expected to stabilize, and the demand may remain high in the short term. The PXN has a risk of valuation correction [32]. MEG - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract fell 11 yuan to 3873 yuan. The supply - side load was 70.8%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.7%. The downstream load was 91.3%, a month - on - month increase of 0.8%. The port inventory remained unchanged at 732,000 tons [34]. - **Strategy**: The supply - demand outlook is weak. Consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term [35].

Group 1 - The State Council will hold a press conference on November 27 to discuss policies aimed at enhancing the adaptability of consumer goods supply and demand, and promoting consumption [1] - From January to October, China's total foreign direct investment reached $144.34 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, while new contracts for foreign engineering projects amounted to $210.7 billion, up 18.6% year-on-year [1] - A-share buyback amounts have exceeded 130 billion yuan this year, marking the second-highest level in history, with over 100 companies doubling their stock prices after implementing buybacks [1] Group 2 - The U.S. stock indices rose, with the communication and media sectors leading the gains, while defense and transportation sectors lagged [2] - The financing balance decreased by 2.88 billion yuan to 2.4423 trillion yuan on November 24, indicating cautious market sentiment as the year-end approaches [2] - The "Fifteen Five" plan continues to focus on technological self-reliance, suggesting that the technology sector remains a long-term investment direction [2] Group 3 - Palm oil inventories continue to accumulate, with a 16.4% month-on-month decrease in Malaysian palm oil exports expected for November 1-25 [3] - The domestic supply of rapeseed oil is under pressure due to increased raw material supply, leading to price declines [3] - Rubber prices are expected to fluctuate as supply pressures emerge from overseas production, while domestic production transitions to the off-season [3] Group 4 - The National Space Administration has issued a plan to promote the high-quality and safe development of commercial aerospace from 2025 to 2027, establishing a national commercial aerospace development fund [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not yet surging, short - term excessive bearishness on oil prices is not advisable. A low - buying and high - selling range strategy is maintained, but current prices need to test OPEC's export price - support willingness. Short - term waiting for OPEC's export decline during price drops is recommended [3]. - For methanol, the positive impact of Iranian device shutdowns is being realized, and the market has risen significantly. However, the 01 contract has limited time and high near - end inventories. The supply remains high, and demand changes little. The market is expected to bottom out gradually, but due to the rapid short - term rise, it is advisable to wait and see [6]. - For urea, prices are oscillating and rising at the bottom, relatively resistant to decline. Supply - side enterprise profits are low, and production has slightly decreased but is still high year - on - year. Demand has improved, and with export policies and cost support, the downside is limited. It is expected to build a bottom through oscillation, and low - price long - position allocation can be considered [9]. - For rubber, a bullish short - term trading approach with stop - loss settings is recommended. A partial position in the hedge of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 can be established [16]. - For PVC, the industry has low comprehensive enterprise profits and high supply. Domestic demand is weak, and it is difficult to reverse the supply - surplus situation. Mid - term short - position allocation on price increases is recommended [18]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the supply of styrene is under pressure, but port inventories are decreasing significantly. Styrene prices may stop falling periodically [21]. - For polyethylene, the price is expected to oscillate at a low level. The cost - side impact has shifted, and although inventories are decreasing, high historical warehouse receipts suppress the market [24]. - For polypropylene, in a supply - demand weak situation with high inventory pressure, the market may be supported when the cost - side supply - surplus pattern changes in the first quarter of next year [27]. - For PX, it is expected to accumulate a small amount of inventory in November. With a neutral valuation, there is a risk of valuation callback [30]. - For PTA, the supply is expected to be stable, and demand may maintain a high level in the short term. However, PX has a risk of valuation callback, and PTA processing fees have limited upside [32]. - For ethylene glycol, the supply - demand pattern is expected to be weak in the medium term. With a neutral - to - low valuation, mid - term short - position allocation on price increases is recommended [36]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE's main crude oil futures closed down 5.10 yuan/barrel, a 1.13% decline, at 447.90 yuan/barrel. Related refined oil futures also declined. European ARA weekly data showed mixed inventory changes in refined products, with a net decline of 0.38 million barrels in total refined oil inventory [2]. - **Strategy**: Maintain a low - buying and high - selling range strategy, but wait and see in the short term to verify OPEC's export price - support willingness [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: Prices in Taicang increased by 53, in Lunan by 50, and remained stable in Inner Mongolia. The 01 contract on the futures market rose 73 yuan to 2077 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 24. The 1 - 5 spread was +13, at - 121 [5]. - **Strategy**: The market has risen due to Iranian device shutdowns, but the 01 contract has high near - end inventories. The supply remains high, and demand changes little. It is advisable to wait and see [6]. Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong, Henan, and Hubei remained stable. The 01 contract on the futures market fell 16 yuan to 1638 yuan, with a basis of - 8. The 1 - 5 spread was +1, at - 73 [8]. - **Strategy**: Prices are oscillating and rising at the bottom, relatively resistant to decline. Supply - side profits are low, and demand has improved. It is expected to build a bottom through oscillation, and low - price long - position allocation can be considered [9]. Rubber - **Market Information**: Rubber prices oscillated and rebounded. There was heavy rainfall in the Thai production area, and the November warehouse receipts of natural rubber on the Shanghai Exchange were about to be delivered. Tire factory operating rates were weak, and natural rubber inventories increased slightly. Spot prices of some rubber products rose [12]. - **Strategy**: A bullish short - term trading approach with stop - loss settings is recommended. A partial position in the hedge of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 can be established [16]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract rose 40 yuan to 4496 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4440 (+20) yuan/ton, with a basis of - 56 (-20) yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 294 (+6) yuan/ton. Cost - side carbide prices rebounded, and caustic soda prices fell. Overall operating rates increased slightly, while downstream demand decreased slightly. Factory inventories decreased, and social inventories increased [16]. - **Strategy**: The industry has low comprehensive enterprise profits and high supply. Domestic demand is weak, and it is difficult to reverse the supply - surplus situation. Mid - term short - position allocation on price increases is recommended [18]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The spot price of pure benzene was unchanged, and the futures price was also unchanged, with an enlarged basis. The spot and futures prices of styrene fell, with a strengthened basis. The upstream operating rate of styrene decreased, and port inventories decreased significantly. The demand - side operating rate of three S products increased slightly [20]. - **Strategy**: The supply of styrene is under pressure, but port inventories are decreasing significantly. Styrene prices may stop falling periodically [21]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract of polyethylene closed at 6793 yuan/ton, up 23 yuan. The spot price was unchanged. The upstream operating rate increased, and production enterprise inventories decreased, while trader inventories increased slightly. The downstream average operating rate increased slightly [23]. - **Strategy**: The price is expected to oscillate at a low level. The cost - side impact has shifted, and although inventories are decreasing, high historical warehouse receipts suppress the market [24]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract of polypropylene closed at 6372 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan. The spot price fell 25 yuan. The upstream operating rate increased, and inventories at production enterprises, traders, and ports all decreased. The downstream average operating rate increased slightly [26]. - **Strategy**: In a supply - demand weak situation with high inventory pressure, the market may be supported when the cost - side supply - surplus pattern changes in the first quarter of next year [27]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract rose 22 yuan to 6772 yuan. The PX CFR price rose 2 dollars to 826 dollars. The Chinese and Asian operating rates increased. Some devices restarted, and PTA operating rates decreased. November imports from South Korea increased year - on - year, and inventories increased in September [29]. - **Strategy**: It is expected to accumulate a small amount of inventory in November. With a neutral valuation, there is a risk of valuation callback [30]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract rose 14 yuan to 4680 yuan. The spot price in East China rose 15 yuan/ton. The PTA operating rate decreased, and downstream operating rates increased. Inventories increased slightly, and processing fees rose slightly [31]. - **Strategy**: The supply is expected to be stable, and demand may maintain a high level in the short term. However, PX has a risk of valuation callback, and PTA processing fees have limited upside [32]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract rose 76 yuan to 3884 yuan. The spot price in East China rose 38 yuan. The supply - side operating rate decreased, and downstream operating rates increased. Port inventories remained unchanged, and production profits were negative [35]. - **Strategy**: The supply - demand pattern is expected to be weak in the medium term. With a neutral - to - low valuation, mid - term short - position allocation on price increases is recommended [36].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Rubber**: On Monday, the domestic Shanghai rubber futures contract 2601 showed a trend of shrinking volume, reducing positions, fluctuating weakly, and slightly closing lower. The intraday price center slightly dropped to around 15,320 yuan/ton, closing down 0.33% at 15,320 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 month spread discount narrowed to 75 yuan/ton. After the weakening of macro - driving factors, the domestic rubber market has returned to a market dominated by supply - demand fundamentals [6]. - **Methanol**: On Monday, the domestic methanol futures contract 2601 showed a trend of increasing volume, reducing positions, fluctuating stably, and rebounding significantly. The futures price reached a maximum of 2,077 yuan/ton and a minimum of 2,007 yuan/ton, closing up 3.08% at 2,077 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 month spread discount narrowed to 121 yuan/ton. With the improvement trend in methanol supply - demand expectations, the methanol futures price is expected to have a valuation repair market [6]. - **Crude Oil**: On Monday, the domestic crude oil futures contract 2601 showed a trend of shrinking volume, reducing positions, fluctuating weakly, and slightly closing lower. The futures price reached a maximum of 449.5 yuan/barrel and a minimum of 442.5 yuan/barrel, closing down 1.13% at 447.9 yuan/barrel. The bearish atmosphere has strengthened. The game between supply surplus and seasonal demand recovery, combined with the weakening of macro - sentiment, has put pressure on short - term oil prices [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Industry Dynamics - **Rubber**: As of November 16, 2025, the total inventory of natural rubber in bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 452,600 tons, a week - on - week increase of 3,100 tons or 0.70%. The bonded area inventory decreased by 1.76% to 66,600 tons, while the general trade inventory increased by 1.13% to 386,000 tons. The inbound and outbound rates of bonded and general trade warehouses decreased. As of the week of November 21, 2025, the capacity utilization rate of China's semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 69.36%, a week - on - week decrease of 3.63 percentage points and a year - on - year decrease of 10.40 percentage points. The capacity utilization rate of all - steel tire sample enterprises was 62.04%, a week - on - week decrease of 2.25 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 1.56 percentage points. In October 2025, China's automobile production and sales were 3.359 million and 3.322 million respectively, with month - on - month increases of 2.5% and 3% and year - on - year increases of 12.1% and 8.8%. From January to October 2025, the cumulative automobile production and sales were 27.692 million and 27.687 million respectively, with year - on - year increases of 13.2% and 12.4%. In October 2025, the sales of heavy - duty trucks were about 93,000, a year - on - year increase of about 40%. From January to October 2025, the cumulative sales were 916,000, and the annual sales are expected to exceed one million and may even reach 1.1 million [11][12]. - **Methanol**: As of the week of November 21, 2025, the average domestic methanol operating rate was 83.77%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.17%, a month - on - month increase of 1.06%, and a year - on - year increase of 4.08%. The average weekly methanol output was 2.0142 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 38,100 tons, a month - on - month increase of 70,700 tons, and a significant year - on - year increase of 134,000 tons. The operating rates of formaldehyde, acetic acid, and MTBE increased slightly, while the operating rate of dimethyl ether decreased slightly. The average operating load of domestic coal (methanol) to olefin plants was 82.67%, a week - on - week increase of 0.85 percentage points and a month - on - month decrease of 3.78%. The futures disk profit of domestic methanol to olefin was 316 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 7 yuan/ton and a month - on - month rebound of 537 yuan/ton. The port methanol inventory in East and South China was 1.2439 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 35,100 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 25,900 tons, and a significant year - on - year increase of 184,600 tons. The inland methanol inventory was 358,700 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 10,600 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1,700 tons, and a year - on - year decrease of 29,300 tons [13][14]. - **Crude Oil**: As of the week of November 14, 2025, the number of active oil drilling platforms in the United States was 417, a week - on - week increase of 3 and a year - on - year decrease of 61. The average daily US crude oil production was 13.834 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 28,000 barrels per day and a significant year - on - year increase of 633,000 barrels per day. The US commercial crude oil inventory (excluding strategic petroleum reserves) was 424.2 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 3.426 million barrels and a significant year - on - year decrease of 6.137 million barrels. The crude oil inventory in Cushing, Oklahoma was 21.821 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 698,000 barrels. The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) inventory was 410.9 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 533,000 barrels. The US refinery operating rate was 90%, a week - on - week increase of 0.6 percentage points, a month - on - month increase of 1.4 percentage points, and a year - on - year decrease of 0.2 percentage points. The average non - commercial net long positions in WTI crude oil decreased significantly, while the average net long positions in Brent crude oil futures funds increased significantly [14][15]. 3.2 Spot Price Table | Variety | Spot Price | Change from Previous Day | Futures Main Contract | Change from Previous Day | Basis | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shanghai Rubber | 14,750 yuan/ton | - 100 yuan/ton | 15,320 yuan/ton | + 80 yuan/ton | - 570 yuan/ton | - 80 yuan/ton | | Methanol | 2,082 yuan/ton | + 70 yuan/ton | 2,077 yuan/ton | + 73 yuan/ton | + 5 yuan/ton | - 3 yuan/ton | | Crude Oil | 416.2 yuan/barrel | - 0.1 yuan/barrel | 447.9 yuan/barrel | + 0.5 yuan/barrel | - 31.7 yuan/barrel | - 0.6 yuan/barrel | [16] 3.3 Related Charts - **Rubber**: The report mentions relevant charts such as rubber basis,上期所 rubber futures inventory, etc [17][19].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No investment ratings were provided in the reports [1][3][5][6][7][9][11][12] 2. Core Views of the Reports Rubber Industry - Natural rubber market is expected to enter a range - bound consolidation. If raw material supply is smooth, rubber prices are expected to weaken; if supply is disrupted, prices may range from 15,000 - 15,500 [1] Ester Industry - PX is expected to be range - bound at high levels in the short term, with a tight supply - demand outlook in the medium term. PTA's TA01 may oscillate between 4,500 - 4,800 in the short term. Ethylene glycol is expected to be range - bound at low levels. Short - fiber prices have limited upward drivers, and bottle - chip prices will follow the cost trend [3] Polyolefin Industry - The 01 contracts of LLDPE and PP are under pressure due to increasing supply and decreasing demand [5] Glass and Soda Ash Industry - Soda ash has a bearish supply - demand outlook, and short - selling opportunities are recommended after price rebounds. Glass prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and a 1 - 5 reverse spread strategy is suggested [6] Crude Oil Industry - The crude oil supply - demand pattern remains weak. Short - term support for Brent crude is at $60 per barrel, and geopolitical developments in Russia and Ukraine should be monitored [7] Methanol Industry - The methanol market is under pressure due to high inventories. The current trading logic is "weak reality", and the inventory issue in the 01 contract remains unresolved [9] Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry - Pure benzene is expected to have limited rebound space in the short term, and short - selling opportunities are recommended for BZ2603. Styrene is expected to oscillate in the short term, and changes in its production facilities and export volume should be monitored [11] PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - Caustic soda prices are expected to be weak. PVC is in an oversupply situation, and prices are expected to continue to decline at the bottom [12] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Rubber Industry - **Spot Prices and Basis**: Most rubber spot prices declined on November 21, with the basis of whole milk rubber dropping by 22.50% [1] - **Monthly Spreads**: The 9 - 1 spread decreased by 14.29%, while the 1 - 5 and 5 - 9 spreads increased [1] - **Fundamental Data**: Thailand's and Vietnam's rubber production decreased in September, while India's and China's increased. Tire production and export volume decreased in October [1] - **Inventory Changes**: Bonded area and futures warehouse inventories increased, while the outbound rate of dry rubber in Qingdao decreased [1] Ester Industry - **Upstream Prices**: Crude oil and naphtha prices declined, while ethylene prices remained stable [3] - **PX - Related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX prices decreased by 1.1% [3] - **PTA - Related Prices and Spreads**: PTA spot and futures prices declined, and the basis was repaired [3] - **MEG - Related Prices and Spreads**: MEG prices declined, and the basis decreased [3] - **Downstream Product Prices and Cash Flows**: Most polyester product prices and cash flows declined [3] Polyolefin Industry - **Futures Prices and Spreads**: L2601, L2605, PP2601, and PP2605 prices declined, and spreads changed [5] - **Spot Prices and Basis**: Most polyolefin spot prices declined, and the basis of some products increased [5] - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: PE and PP enterprise inventories decreased, and some operating rates changed [5] Glass and Soda Ash Industry - **Glass - Related Prices and Spreads**: Glass prices in some regions declined, and the 01 basis decreased [6] - **Soda Ash - Related Prices and Spreads**: Soda ash prices were stable, and the 01 basis decreased [6] - **Supply and Inventory**: Soda ash production and some inventory decreased [6] - **Real Estate Data**: Real estate new construction, construction, completion, and sales areas all declined [6] Crude Oil Industry - **Crude Oil Prices and Spreads**: Brent, WTI, and SC crude oil prices declined, and spreads changed [7] - **Refined Oil Prices and Spreads**: Most refined oil prices and spreads declined [7] - **Refined Oil Crack Spreads**: Most refined oil crack spreads declined [7] Methanol Industry - **Methanol Prices and Spreads**: Methanol futures prices declined, and the basis increased [9] - **Inventory**: Methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories decreased [9] - **Operating Rates**: Some upstream and downstream operating rates changed slightly [9] Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry - **Pure Benzene - Related Prices and Spreads**: Pure benzene prices declined, and the basis increased [11] - **Styrene - Related Prices and Spreads**: Styrene prices declined, and the basis increased [11] - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Pure benzene port inventory increased, and styrene port inventory decreased. Some operating rates changed [11] PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - **PVC and Caustic Soda Prices and Spreads**: PVC and caustic soda futures prices declined, and spreads changed [12] - **Supply and Demand**: Caustic soda and PVC supply and demand have certain pressures, and demand is weak [12] - **Inventory**: Some caustic soda and PVC inventories increased or decreased [12]