Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core Viewpoints - As of October 23, the domestic methanol-to-olefins plant capacity utilization rate was 91.44%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.97%. The load of individual enterprises in the northwest and east decreased, and the overall olefin industry's start-up declined this week. Affected by cost pressure and downstream price drops, the start-up of olefin enterprises may continue to decrease in the short term. The MA2601 contract is expected to fluctuate in the range of 2,260 - 2,330 in the short term [2]. - With the support of downstream rigid demand, the inventory of domestic methanol enterprises has decreased this week. At the ports, due to weather and other factors, the unloading of foreign vessels has continued to fall short of expectations, and the提货 volume of the mainstream social warehouses has significantly decreased. The methanol port inventory has slightly increased this week. The expected methanol imports in October are still sufficient, and the port inventory may still rise [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main methanol contract was 2,292 yuan/ton, a month-on-month increase of 31 yuan/ton; the 1 - 5 spread of methanol was -37 yuan/ton, a month-on-month increase of 2 yuan/ton [2]. - The position of the main methanol contract was 1,066,380 lots, a month-on-month decrease of 31,400 lots; the net long position of the top 20 futures holders was -137,185 lots [2]. - The number of methanol warehouse receipts was 14,092, unchanged from the previous period [2]. Spot Market - The price in Jiangsu Taicang was 2,230 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price in Inner Mongolia was 2,010 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 5 yuan/ton [2]. - The price difference between East China and Northwest China was 220 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 15 yuan/ton; the basis of the main Zhengzhou methanol contract was -62 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 31 yuan/ton [2]. - The CFR price of methanol at the main Chinese port was 260 US dollars/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 1 US dollar/ton; the CFR price in Southeast Asia was 325 US dollars/ton, unchanged [2]. - The FOB price in Rotterdam was 272 euros/ton, unchanged; the price difference between the main Chinese port and Southeast Asia was -65 US dollars/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 1 US dollar/ton [2]. Upstream Situation - The price of NYMEX natural gas was 3.44 US dollars/million British thermal units, a month-on-month decrease of 0.05 US dollars [2]. Industry Situation - The inventory at East China ports was 102.7 tons, a month-on-month increase of 3 tons; the inventory at South China ports was 48.52 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 0.92 tons [2]. - The methanol import profit was 1.79 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 7.15 yuan/ton; the monthly import volume was 1.4269 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 332,900 tons [2]. - The inventory of inland enterprises was 360,400 tons, a month-on-month increase of 500 tons; the methanol enterprise start-up rate was 87.42%, a month-on-month decrease of 2.17 percentage points [2]. Downstream Situation - The formaldehyde start-up rate was 40.88%, a month-on-month increase of 6.77 percentage points; the dimethyl ether start-up rate was 5.92%, a month-on-month increase of 0.94 percentage points [2]. - The acetic acid start-up rate was 72.52%, a month-on-month decrease of 10.44 percentage points; the MTBE start-up rate was 63.12%, a month-on-month decrease of 1 percentage point [2]. - The olefin start-up rate was 92.39%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.8 percentage points; the methanol-to-olefins on - paper profit was -985 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 21 yuan/ton [2]. Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of methanol was 18.58%, a month-on-month increase of 0.88 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility was 15.3%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.01 percentage points [2]. - The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for methanol was 17.73%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.19 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options was 17.72%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.21 percentage points [2]. Industry News - As of October 22, the inventory of Chinese methanol sample production enterprises was 360,400 tons, a month-on-month increase of 50 tons, a month-on-month increase of 0.13%; the pending orders of sample enterprises were 215,700 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 13,300 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 5.79% [2]. - As of October 22, the total inventory of Chinese methanol ports was 1.5122 million tons, an increase of 20,800 tons from the previous period. Among them, the inventory in East China increased by 30,000 tons, and the inventory in South China decreased by 9,200 tons. The methanol port inventory slightly increased this week [2]. - Recently, the production capacity loss caused by maintenance and production reduction of domestic methanol is more than the production capacity output of recovery, and the overall output has decreased. The overall pressure on the supply side is not large [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - China's foreign exchange market maintained strong resilience and vitality in September, with cross - border capital flows remaining active and balanced, and supply and demand in the foreign exchange market being relatively balanced. The total scale of China's foreign - related payments and receipts in the first three quarters reached a record high [1]. - The prices of crude oil, precious metals, and stock indices showed different trends. Crude oil prices were difficult to reverse the downward trend; precious metals experienced significant adjustments at high levels; stock indices were about to enter a direction - selection stage [1][2][3][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1当日主要新闻关注 - **International News**: As of October 21, the total debt of the US federal government exceeded $38 trillion for the first time, just over two months after reaching $37 trillion in mid - August [5]. - **Domestic News**: In September, the unemployment rate of the 16 - 24 age group in urban China was 17.7%, 7.2% for the 25 - 29 age group, and 3.9% for the 30 - 59 age group [6]. - **Industry News**: In the first three quarters, the total transport turnover, passenger volume, and cargo volume of the civil aviation industry were 1220.3 billion ton - kilometers, 580 million passengers, and 739,500 tons respectively, with year - on - year increases of 10.3%, 5.2%, and 14% [7]. 3.2外盘每日收益情况 - The S&P 500 index decreased by 0.53%, the European STOXX 50 index decreased by 0.47%, and the FTSE China A50 futures increased by 0.10%. ICE Brent crude oil increased by 4.36%, while London gold and silver decreased by 0.64% and 0.46% respectively. Other varieties also showed different degrees of increase or decrease [10]. 3.3主要品种早盘评论 - **Financial Products** - **Stock Indices**: After a high - level shock in September, stock indices were about to enter a direction - selection stage. The domestic liquidity environment was expected to remain loose, and external funds were also likely to flow in. The market style might return to value in the fourth quarter [4][11]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The central bank was expected to continue implementing a moderately loose monetary policy, and there might be reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts in the fourth quarter, which would support the price of treasury bond futures [12][13]. - **Energy and Chemical Products** - **Crude Oil**: SC crude oil rose 1.65% at night, but the downward trend of oil prices was difficult to reverse [2][14]. - **Methanol**: Methanol prices fell 0.13% at night. The operating rate of domestic coal - to - olefin plants decreased, and coastal methanol inventories continued to rise. The methanol market fluctuated more due to various uncertainties [15]. - **Rubber**: Rubber prices fluctuated on Wednesday. Supply pressure might gradually emerge, and demand support was relatively limited. The market was expected to fluctuate and adjust in the short term [16]. - **Polyolefins**: Polyolefin futures rebounded slightly. After continuous declines, the market sentiment gradually stabilized [17]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Glass futures closed slightly up, and soda ash futures rebounded slightly. Both were in the process of inventory digestion, and the market was still cautious [18][19]. - **Metals** - **Precious Metals**: Gold and silver prices adjusted significantly at high levels. After a rapid rise, there were profit - taking positions, and the driving factors weakened, leading to sharp price adjustments [3][20]. - **Copper**: The supply of copper concentrates remained tight, and the smelting output continued to grow. The Indonesian mine accident might lead to a supply - demand gap in the global copper market, supporting copper prices in the long term [21]. - **Zinc**: Zinc prices rose at night. The smelting output was expected to continue to increase. Due to different inventory situations at home and abroad, domestic zinc prices might be weaker than foreign ones, and the overall price might fluctuate within a range [22]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Supply increased, demand showed some growth, and inventory decreased. The futures price fluctuated and rose. It was expected to remain volatile in the short term, and the downward adjustment space was limited [23]. - **Black Metals** - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The double - coking futures oscillated at night. The steel price and demand showed some improvement, but the possibility of blast furnace production cuts due to shrinking profits could not be ignored. The short - term market was expected to oscillate at a high level [24][25]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron ore prices stabilized. The demand for iron ore was supported, and the global iron ore shipment decreased recently. The port inventory decreased rapidly. The market was expected to be strong and fluctuate upward [26]. - **Steel**: Steel prices were stable and improving. The supply pressure was gradually emerging, and the inventory continued to accumulate. The overall supply - demand contradiction was not significant. The market was expected to be bullish in the medium term [27]. - **Agricultural Products** - **Protein Meal**: Bean and rapeseed meal prices oscillated and rose at night. The US soybean export inspection volume was higher than expected, and the Brazilian soybean planting progress was good. The domestic market was expected to fluctuate weakly in the short term [28]. - **Oils and Fats**: Oils and fats prices were weak at night. The production and export of Malaysian palm oil increased, but the market was under pressure due to uncertainties in Sino - US trade [29]. - **Sugar**: Zhengzhou sugar prices were weak at night. The global sugar market entered the inventory accumulation stage, and the domestic sugar market was expected to fluctuate in the short term [30]. - **Cotton**: Zhengzhou cotton prices oscillated. The US cotton market was in a short - term oscillation. The domestic cotton market was under pressure from weak demand, but the price was supported by factors such as slow harvesting progress and rising purchase prices. It was expected to be strong and fluctuate in the short term [31]. - **Shipping Index** - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC index was strongly oscillating. Maersk's price increase in November indicated its intention to support prices. The market continued to bet on the year - end peak season, and the upward driving force was accumulating. The far - month contract was slowly recovering, and attention should be paid to the progress of the Israel - Palestine cease - fire negotiation [32].

Report Industry Investment Rating All the varieties in the report are rated as "oscillating" [1][2][4][6][7] Core Viewpoints The report analyzes multiple energy and chemical commodities, including their price movements, market supply - demand situations, and influencing factors. Most commodities are expected to oscillate in the short - term due to various factors such as geopolitical events, supply - demand changes, and cost fluctuations [1][2][4]. Summary by Directory Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Wednesday, WTI December contract rose $1.26 to $58.50/barrel (2.18% increase), Brent December contract rose $1.27 to $62.59/barrel (2.07% increase), and SC2512 rose 7.3 yuan/barrel to 449.1 yuan/barrel (1.65% increase). US crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories decreased last week. Geopolitical factors, such as Trump's remarks on Russia and US - India trade progress, may drive up short - term price volatility [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Wednesday, the main fuel oil contracts FU2601 and LU2512 rose. In September 2025, China's bonded marine fuel oil imports increased month - on - month but decreased year - on - year, while exports increased both month - on - month and year - on - year. The Asian low - sulfur and high - sulfur fuel oil markets are under pressure due to weak demand and sufficient supply [2]. - **Asphalt**: On Wednesday, the main asphalt contract BU2601 rose. This week, the social inventory rate decreased slightly, the refinery inventory increased slightly, and the plant operating rate increased slightly. Terminal demand is weak, and high supply may suppress prices [2]. - **Polyester**: TA601, EG2601, and PX futures rose on Wednesday. Some MEG and refinery units have maintenance plans. Korean PX exports increased. Polyester supply is sufficient, and downstream demand provides some support. The polyester chain follows cost fluctuations [4]. - **Rubber**: On Wednesday, the main rubber contracts showed little change. The EU's policy implementation for small and medium - sized enterprises is postponed. Some rubber varieties have tight liquidity, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term [4][6]. - **Methanol**: On Wednesday, methanol prices were reported. Domestic and overseas supply has returned to a high level, but future Iranian production growth is limited. Port sanctions may reduce future arrivals. It is recommended to consider long - methanol and short - polyolefin strategies and inter - month positive spread strategies [6]. - **Polyolefins**: On Wednesday, polyolefin prices and production margins were reported. Short - term supply will remain high, and demand growth will slow down. Crude oil rebound supports prices, but the fundamentals drive is weakening, and prices are expected to oscillate [6][7]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: On Wednesday, PVC prices in different regions changed little. Supply - demand pressure is high, and exports are affected by policies. The price has a need for phased repair, but the rebound is limited by high inventories [7]. Daily Data Monitoring This part provides the spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, and their changes for various energy and chemical commodities on October 23, 2025, as well as the percentage of the latest basis rate in historical data [8]. Market News - The US EIA reported that last week, US crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories decreased. Analysts believe that oil demand is strong, and there is no sign of crude oil surplus in the US [13]. - The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies, and Trump denied media reports about allowing Ukraine to use long - range missiles against Russia [13]. Chart Analysis - **Main Contract Prices**: It shows the historical closing prices of main contracts for multiple energy and chemical commodities from 2021 - 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, LPG, etc. [15][16][17] - **Main Contract Basis**: It presents the historical basis data of main contracts for various commodities, such as crude oil, fuel oil, and asphalt [30][34][35] - **Inter - period Contract Spreads**: It shows the historical spreads of different contracts for multiple commodities, like fuel oil, asphalt, and PTA [44][46][49] - **Inter - commodity Spreads**: It includes the historical spreads and ratios between different commodities, such as crude oil's internal - external spreads, fuel oil's high - low sulfur spreads [60][62][64] - **Production Profits**: It shows the historical production profits of some commodities, such as ethylene - made ethylene glycol, PP, and LLDPE [69][70] Team Member Introduction - **Zhong Meiyan**: The assistant director and energy - chemical director of Everbright Futures Research Institute, with rich experience in futures derivatives research and multiple awards [75]. - **Du Bingqin**: An analyst for crude oil, natural gas, fuel oil, asphalt, and shipping, with in - depth industry research and many awards [76]. - **Di Yilin**: A rubber and polyester analyst, with relevant research achievements and awards [77]. - **Peng Haibo**: A methanol/PE/PP/PVC analyst, with experience in energy - chemical spot - futures trading and financial theory application [78].

Group 1: Report Core Views - Although the geopolitical premium has dissipated and OPEC's production increase is minimal with supply not surging, oil prices are not easy to be overly bearish 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 [2] - For methanol, the import unloading is delayed, leading to a short - term decline in arrivals and a reduction in port inventory. Domestic supply drops slightly, coal prices rebound, and demand remains weak. The pattern of high inventory and weak reality persists, and it is advisable to wait and see, with potential upward drivers from winter gas restrictions [4] - Regarding urea, short - term malfunctioning devices increase, production declines, and demand is weak. The price is at a low level with low valuation, and it is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range. It is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities on dips [7] - Rubber prices are rising due to typhoons and stock market bullishness. Bulls and bears have different views. It is recommended to set stop - losses for short - term long positions and partially build positions for the RU2601 - RU2609 spread [12][14] - For PVC, the enterprise's comprehensive profit is at a low level, supply is high, demand is weak, and export expectations are poor. It is recommended to consider short - position opportunities on rallies [15] - In the case of pure benzene and styrene, the cost side shows a potential supply surplus. The BZN spread has room for upward repair, and styrene prices may stop falling stage - by - stage [19] - For polyethylene, the cost side supports the price, but high - level warehouse receipts suppress the market. It is expected to maintain a low - level oscillation [22] - For polypropylene, the cost side may face an expanding supply surplus, supply pressure is high, and it is in a situation of weak supply and demand with high inventory [25] - For PX, the load is high, downstream PTA has many short - term overhauls, and it is recommended to wait and see for now [28] - For PTA, the supply side may accumulate inventory slightly, demand is showing signs of weakness, and it is recommended to wait and see [29] - For ethylene glycol, the supply is high, imports are increasing, and ports are accumulating inventory. It is recommended to consider short - position opportunities on rallies [31] Group 2: Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report Group 3: Market Information Summaries Crude Oil - INE's main crude oil futures rose 11.00 yuan/barrel, a 2.52% increase, to 447.20 yuan/barrel. Related refined oil futures also had price increases [9] Methanol - The price in Taicang decreased by 20 yuan, in Inner Mongolia increased by 10 yuan, and remained stable in southern Shandong. The 01 - contract of the futures market decreased by 7 yuan to 2261 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 19 [3] Urea - Spot prices in Shandong and Henan remained stable. The 01 - contract of the futures market increased by 12 yuan to 1621 yuan, with a basis of - 91 [6] Rubber - Rubber prices rose due to the influence of Typhoon Fengshen on major production areas. As of October 16, 2025, the operating load of all - steel tires in Shandong increased by 18.70 percentage points week - on - week, and that of semi - steel tires increased by 23.50 percentage points week - on - week [12] PVC - The 01 - contract of PVC rose 20 yuan to 4719 yuan. The overall operating rate was 76.7%, a 5.9% decrease from the previous period. Factory and social inventories decreased [14] Pure Benzene and Styrene - The spot price of pure benzene decreased by 118 yuan/ton, and the futures price also decreased. The spot price of styrene increased by 50 yuan/ton, and the futures price increased by 100 yuan/ton [18] Polyethylene - The main - contract closing price of polyethylene rose 53 yuan/ton to 6936 yuan/ton, and the spot price rose 25 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased slightly, and inventories decreased [21] Polypropylene - The main - contract closing price of polypropylene rose 36 yuan/ton to 6619 yuan/ton, and the spot price remained unchanged. The upstream operating rate decreased, and inventories decreased [23] PX - The 01 - contract of PX rose 118 yuan to 6450 yuan. The Asian and Chinese operating loads decreased. Some domestic and overseas devices were under maintenance [27] PTA - The 01 - contract of PTA rose 68 yuan to 4482 yuan. The operating load increased by 1.6%, and downstream load decreased slightly. Social inventory increased [28] Ethylene Glycol - The 01 - contract of ethylene glycol rose 47 yuan to 4051 yuan. The supply - side operating load increased, downstream load decreased slightly, and port inventory increased [30]

Report Overview - Report Date: October 22, 2025 [4] - Report Title: Rubber, Methanol, Crude Oil - Daily Report - Report Author: Chen Dong from Baocheng Futures Investment Consulting Department 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Rubber**: On Wednesday, the domestic Shanghai rubber futures contract 2601 showed a trend of shrinking volume, reducing positions, stabilizing in oscillation, and slightly rising. The price center moved up to around 15,100 yuan/ton. Benefiting from better-than-expected production and sales in the domestic auto market, the demand drive strengthened, which was conducive to the valuation repair of the Shanghai rubber futures contract 2601 [6]. - **Methanol**: On Wednesday, the domestic methanol futures contract 2601 showed a trend of shrinking volume, increasing positions, stabilizing in oscillation, and slightly rising. The price reached a maximum of 2,276 yuan/ton and a minimum of 2,257 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread discount widened to 20 yuan/ton. Currently, the domestic methanol market is still in a stage of oversupply and weak demand, and the domestic methanol futures contract 2601 remains in a weak state [6]. - **Crude Oil**: On Wednesday, the domestic crude oil futures contract 2512 showed a trend of increasing volume, increasing positions, stabilizing in oscillation, and slightly rising. The price reached a maximum of 448.1 yuan/barrel and a minimum of 434.0 yuan/barrel. As the previous macro - negative sentiment was "gradually digested, the short - term macro - drive was corrected, and the "bullish" atmosphere recovered. It is expected that the prices of domestic and foreign crude oil futures will maintain a stable and oscillating trend in the future [6]. " 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Industry Dynamics Rubber - As of October 19, 2025, the total inventory of natural rubber in bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 437,500 tons, a decrease of 18,600 tons or 4.07% from the previous period. The bonded area inventory was 69,600 tons, a decrease of 1.70%, and the general trade inventory was 367,900 tons, a decrease of 4.51%. The inbound rate of the sample bonded warehouses for natural rubber in Qingdao decreased by 2.14 percentage points, and the outbound rate increased by 1.01 percentage points; the inbound rate of general trade warehouses decreased by 1.97 percentage points, and the outbound rate increased by 2.21 percentage points [8]. - As of the week of October 17, 2025, the capacity utilization rate of China's semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 71.07%, a week - on - week increase of 28.92 percentage points and a year - on - year decrease of 8.57 percentage points; the capacity utilization rate of China's all - steel tire sample enterprises "was 63.96%, a week - on - week increase of 22.43 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 4.98 percentage points. Most enterprises' "capacity utilization rates" have recovered "to pre - holiday levels, and the overall shipment performance within the cycle varies [8]. - In September 2025, China's logistics industry prosperity index was 51.2%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month. The new order index showed stable " "expansion. " In September, "China's automobile "production and sales" were " "3.276 million "and 3.226 million "units respectively, a year - on - year increase of 17.1% and 14.9% respectively. In the first three quarters of 2025, China's cumulative automobile production and sales were 24.333 million and 24.363 million units respectively, a year - on - year increase of 13.3% and "12.9% respectively. In September 2025 " the sales volume of China's heavy - truck " "market was 105,00 " "units, a year - on - year increase of about "82% "and a month - on - month increase of 15%, " "ach "ieving " six consecutive months of growth [9]. " Methanol - As of the week of October 17, 2025 " "the average domestic "methanol " "operating rate "was maintained at 84.38%, a week - on - week "slight increase of 4 "%, a month - on - month " "significant increase of 4.99%, and a slight increase of 2.95% compared with the same period last year. The average weekly production of methanol in China reached 1.9837 million tons, a week - on - "week "slight decrease "of 49,3 " "tons, a month - on - month significant increase of 64,400 tons, and a significant increase of 118,600 tons compared with "1.86 "51 million tons in the same period last year [10]. - As of the week of October 17, 2025, the domestic formaldehyde operating rate was maintained at 30.95%, a week - on - week slight decrease of "0.03%. The operating rate of dimethyl ether was maintained at 6.68%, a week - on - week slight decrease of "1.52%. The operating rate " "of acetic acid was "maintained at 71.61%, a week - on - week significant "decline of 10.04%. The operating rate of MTBE was maintained at 54.89%, a week - on - week slight "de " " "crease of 3%. As of the week of " "October 17, 2025, the " "average operating load of domestic coal (methanol) to olefin " " "plants was " "88.36%, a week - on - week slight " " "increase of 0.39 percentage points and a month - on - month slight increase of 5.48 "%. 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Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views Polyolefins - The supply of PE is increasing steadily, with significant profit improvement, continuous increase in the operating rate, and limited planned maintenance. Overseas inventory clearance at the end of the year also brings impacts, highlighting long - term supply pressure. PP's valuation has been significantly repaired due to the sharp decline in propane and crude oil. Although there are more recent overhauls in PP, the new device commissioning pressure in October is large, and the demand side lacks bright performance. The supply - demand structure of polyolefins is loose, and the upside space of the 01 contract is limited. Overall, the macro - environment is pessimistic, and the prices of PP and PE face pressure [2]. Methanol - At the port, due to sanctions, some warehouses do not accept sanctioned vessels, increasing the willingness to hold spot goods. Coupled with supply - side disturbances, the port basis has strengthened significantly. Overseas production has declined, and some devices have stopped. In late October, attention should be paid to the expected supply reduction caused by overseas gas restrictions. Inland supply has a certain bottom - support for prices due to a relatively healthy inventory structure. The demand side is weak. Overall, the price may continue to fluctuate under the supply - demand game, and attention should be paid to the port de - stocking rhythm and the implementation effect of overseas gas - restriction expectations [4]. Benzene - Styrene - For pure benzene, although there are device overhauls, there are also new production capacity commissioning expectations, and the domestic supply is expected to remain at a relatively high level. The downstream demand support is limited, and the inventory in East China ports may continue to decline. The price drive is weak in October. For styrene, under the double pressure of inventory and industry profit, some devices are under overhaul, but new devices are about to be commissioned, and the overall supply will remain high. The demand side support is also limited, and the price drive is weak. In the short - term, the price is still under pressure [6]. Polyester Industry Chain - For PX, the supply has shrunk compared to expectations due to unexpected overhauls or load reductions of some devices, while the demand has increased. However, overall, the supply - demand is still weak, and the price is in a weak oscillation. For PTA, the spot basis continues to weaken, but the downward space is limited. The absolute price is also in a weak oscillation. For short - fiber, the price is supported in the short - term, but the cost - side support is weak. For bottle - chips, it is likely to enter a seasonal inventory accumulation period, and it follows the cost - side fluctuations. For ethylene glycol, the domestic supply is abundant, and it is expected to accumulate inventory in October, with the upper price limit under pressure [7]. PVC and Caustic Soda - For caustic soda, the demand support from the aluminum industry is weak in the short - term, but there may be long - term demand support. The supply is increasing in the short - term, and the price is weak. For PVC, the supply - demand pressure is large, the fundamental contradiction is difficult to resolve, and the price is weak. The cost - side provides bottom support, and short - term short positions can stop profit [8]. Summary by Catalogs Polyolefins Price and Spread - L2601 closed at 6883 yuan/ton on October 21, up 4 yuan or 0.06% from the previous day. PP2601 closed at 6283 yuan/ton, up 18 yuan or 0.27%. The price difference between L2509 - 2601 decreased by 5.48%, and that of PP2509 - 2601 decreased by 24.71% [2]. Inventory - PE enterprise inventory increased by 27.67% to 48.9 (unit unclear), and social inventory decreased by 0.04% to 54.5. PP enterprise inventory increased by 30.96% to 68.1 (unit unclear), and trader inventory increased by 39.48% to 26.1 [2]. Operating Rate - The PE device operating rate decreased by 2.61% to 81.8%, and the downstream weighted operating rate increased by 1.26% to 44.9%. The PP device operating rate increased by 0.6% to 78.2%, the powder operating rate increased by 5.4% to 39.3%, and the downstream weighted operating rate increased by 0.2% to 51.9 [2]. Methanol Price and Spread - MA2601 closed at 2268 yuan/ton on October 21, up 2 yuan or 0.09%. The basis of Taicang decreased by 50.00% to - 33 [4]. Inventory - Methanol enterprise inventory increased by 6.33% to 36.09%, and port inventory decreased by 3.36% to 149.1 million tons [4]. Operating Rate - The domestic upstream operating rate decreased by 1.86% to 76.55%, and the overseas upstream operating rate increased by 2.28% to 73.7%. The downstream MTO device operating rate remained unchanged at 86.28% [4]. Benzene - Styrene Upstream Price and Spread - Brent crude oil (December) was at $61.32/barrel on October 21, up $0.31 or 0.5%. The price of pure benzene (Sinopec East China listed price) decreased by 3.5% to 5450 yuan/ton [6]. Styrene - Related Price and Spread - Styrene East China spot price was 6440 yuan/ton on October 21, up 70 yuan or 1.1%. The EB11 - EB12 spread increased by 81.9% [6]. Inventory - Pure benzene inventory in Jiangsu ports increased by 10.0% to 0.90 million tons, and styrene inventory increased by 3.1% to 20.25 million tons [6]. Operating Rate - The Asian pure benzene operating rate decreased by 1.1% to 79.2%, and the domestic pure benzene operating rate decreased by 4.8% to 75.5% [6]. Polyester Industry Chain Upstream Price - Brent crude oil (December) was at $61.32/barrel on October 21, up $0.31 or 0.5%. CFR Japan naphtha was at $540/ton, up $3 or 0.6% [7]. PX - Related Price and Spread - CFR China PX was at $784/ton on October 21, up $1 or 0.1%. The PX - naphtha spread was $244/ton, down $2 or 0.8% [7]. PTA - Related Price and Spread - PTA East China spot price was 4320 yuan/ton on October 21, up 5 yuan or 0.1%. The PTA spot processing fee was 122 yuan/ton, up 1.8% [7]. MEG - MEG East China spot price was 4075 yuan/ton on October 21, down 25 yuan or 0.6%. MEG port inventory increased by 7.0% to 57.9 million tons [7]. Operating Rate - The Asian PX operating rate decreased by 2.4% to 78.0%, and the PTA operating rate decreased by 4.3% to 74.4% [7]. PVC and Caustic Soda Price and Spread - Shandong 50% liquid caustic soda converted to 100% price remained unchanged at 2560.0 yuan/ton. V2509 was at 5125.0 yuan/ton on October 21, down 10 yuan or 0.2% [8]. Overseas Quotation and Export Profit - The FOB East China port price of caustic soda was $380/ton on October 16, down $20 or - 5.0%. The export profit of PVC decreased by 81.5% to 19.0 yuan/ton [8]. Operating Rate - The caustic soda industry operating rate decreased by 3.9% to 85.5%, and the PVC total operating rate decreased by 7.0% to 75.1% [8]. Inventory - Liquid caustic soda inventory in East China factories decreased by 1.1% to 19.5, and PVC total social inventory decreased by 0.1% to 55.6 [8].

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1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Polyester Industry - PX: Short - term drive is limited, with weak oscillations. Supply is expected to contract, but overall remains weak. Suggest to wait and see, focus on Brent crude oil support at $60/barrel, and conduct month - spread reverse arbitrage [1]. - PTA: Short - term drive is limited, with weak oscillations. Spot basis has weakened, but the downward space is limited. Suggest to wait and see, focus on Brent crude oil support at $60/barrel, and treat TA1 - 5 with rolling reverse arbitrage [1]. - Ethylene Glycol (MEG): Supply is abundant, with expected inventory accumulation in October and high accumulation in November - December. Suggest to short EG01 at high prices, hold the seller of call option EG2601 - C - 4250, and conduct EG1 - 5 reverse arbitrage at high prices [1]. - Short - fiber: Supply is at a high level, and terminal demand in Q4 is expected to be weak. Prices are supported in the short - term due to low inventory. Suggest the same strategy as PTA for single - side trading, and shrink the processing margin when it is above 1000 in the range of 800 - 1100 [1]. - Bottle - chip: Entering the seasonal inventory accumulation period, prices fluctuate with the cost side. Suggest the same strategy as PTA for PR single - side trading, and expect the main - contract processing margin to fluctuate between 350 - 500 yuan/ton [1]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - Pure Benzene: Overall supply and demand in October are expected to be loose, with weak price drive. Suggest BZ2603 to oscillate following styrene and oil prices [2]. - Styrene: Supply will remain high, and demand support is limited. Prices are still under pressure in the short - term. Suggest to short EB12 on price rebounds [2]. Chlor - Alkali Industry - Caustic Soda: Short - term supply is increasing, and demand support is weak, with prices tending to be weak. In the medium - to - long - term, there is demand support. Suggest to short in the short - term and track downstream restocking [3]. - PVC: Supply and demand pressure is high, and the contradiction is difficult to resolve. Cost provides bottom support. Suggest to stop short - selling and wait for changes in demand [3]. Methanol Industry - Methanol: Prices may continue to oscillate. Focus on overseas device stability, customs clearance efficiency of sanctioned vessels, and actual arrival. Pay attention to port inventory reduction and overseas gas - limiting expectations [4]. Polyolefin Industry - LLDPE and PP: Supply pressure is prominent in the medium - to - long - term, and demand lacks bright spots. The 01 - contract upside is limited. Prices are under pressure due to macro - environment, cost, and supply - demand factors [6]. 3. Summaries by Catalogs Polyester Industry - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (December) decreased by 0.5%, WTI crude oil (December) decreased slightly. CFR Japan naphtha remained unchanged. Most upstream prices were stable or slightly decreased [1]. - **Downstream Polyester Product Prices and Cash Flows**: Most downstream polyester product prices decreased slightly, and cash flows showed different changes [1]. - **PX - related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX remained unchanged, while PX spot price in RMB decreased by 1.2% [1]. - **PTA - related Prices and Spreads**: PTA spot price decreased by 0.6%, and futures prices also decreased slightly [1]. - **MEG - related Prices and Spreads**: MEG spot price decreased by 0.4%, and futures prices had minor changes [1]. - **Industry Operating Rates**: Asian and Chinese PX operating rates decreased, while PTA and MEG operating rates increased slightly [1]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Upstream Prices and Spreads**: Brent and WTI crude oil prices decreased slightly, and most upstream prices remained stable [2]. - **Styrene - related Prices and Spreads**: Styrene spot and futures prices decreased, and cash flows and spreads changed [2]. - **Downstream Cash Flows**: Cash flows of most downstream products improved [2]. - **Inventory**: Pure benzene and styrene inventories in Jiangsu ports increased [2]. - **Industry Operating Rates**: Operating rates of most products in the pure benzene and styrene industries decreased [2]. Chlor - Alkali Industry - **PVC and Caustic Soda Spot & Futures**: Caustic soda prices decreased, PVC prices remained stable, and futures prices had minor changes [3]. - **Caustic Soda Overseas Quotes & Export Profits**: FOB quotes and export profits decreased [3]. - **PVC Overseas Quotes & Export Profits**: CFR quotes decreased slightly, and export profits decreased significantly [3]. - **Supply: Chlor - Alkali Operating Rates & Industry Profits**: Caustic soda and PVC operating rates decreased, and some profit indicators changed [3]. - **Demand: Downstream Operating Rates**: Some downstream operating rates of caustic soda and PVC changed [3]. - **Inventory**: Liquid caustic soda and PVC inventories decreased slightly [3]. Methanol Industry - **Methanol Prices and Spreads**: Futures prices had minor changes, and spot prices in different regions showed different trends [4]. - **Inventory**: Enterprise inventory increased, while port and social inventories decreased [4]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: Domestic upstream operating rate decreased, and overseas upstream operating rate increased [4]. Polyolefin Industry - **Polyolefin Prices and Spreads**: Futures prices of LLDPE and PP increased slightly, and spot prices also had minor changes [6]. - **PE and PP Non - standard Prices**: Some non - standard prices of PE and PP decreased slightly [6]. - **Inventory**: PE and PP enterprise inventories increased [6]. - **Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: PE and PP device operating rates changed slightly, and downstream weighted operating rates increased slightly [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports - **Polyester Industry**: In the short term, PX, PTA, and other products are mainly in a weak shock state. The supply of PX is expected to shrink, but the overall supply - demand is still weak. PTA's basis has weakened, and the supply of ethylene glycol is abundant with a high probability of inventory accumulation. Short - fiber prices are supported by low inventory, and bottle - chips may enter a seasonal inventory accumulation channel [1]. - **Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry**: The supply - demand of pure benzene in October is expected to be loose, and the price drive is weak. The supply - demand of styrene is also expected to be loose, and the price is under pressure in the short term [2]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda Industry**: The demand for caustic soda is weakly supported in the short term but may have support in the medium - long term. The supply - demand pressure of PVC is large, and the price is weak, but the cost end provides bottom support [3]. - **Methanol Industry**: The price of methanol may continue to fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the stability of overseas device operation, the clearance efficiency of sanctioned vessels, and the actual arrival performance [4]. - **Polyolefin Industry**: The supply - demand structure of polyolefins is loose, and the upside space of the 01 contract is limited. The prices of PP and PE are under pressure [6]. 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs Polyester Industry - **Upstream Prices**: Brent crude oil (December) decreased by 0.5%, WTI crude oil (December) remained unchanged, CFR Japan naphtha remained unchanged, etc [1]. - **Downstream Polyester Product Prices and Cash Flows**: POY150/48 price decreased by 1.2%, FDY150/96 price decreased by 0.1%, etc [1]. - **PX - Related Prices and Spreads**: CFR China PX remained unchanged, PX spot price (RMB) decreased by 1.2%, etc [1]. - **PTA - Related Prices and Spreads**: PTA East China spot price decreased by 0.6%, TA futures 2601 decreased by 0.4%, etc [1]. - **MEG - Related Prices and Spreads**: MEG East China spot price decreased by 0.4%, EG futures 2601 remained unchanged, etc [1]. - **Polyester Industry Chain Operating Rates**: Asian PX operating rate decreased by 2.4%, China PX operating rate decreased by 2.5%, etc [1]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Upstream Prices and Spreads**: Brent crude oil (December) decreased by 0.5%, WTI crude oil (November) remained unchanged, CFR Japan naphtha remained unchanged, etc [2]. - **Styrene - Related Prices and Spreads**: Styrene East China spot decreased by 1.7%, EB futures 2511 decreased by 1.8%, etc [2]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene Downstream Cash Flows**: The cash flow of phenol increased by 20.8%, the cash flow of caprolactam (single product) increased by 4.1%, etc [2]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene Inventories**: Pure benzene Jiangsu port inventory increased by 10.0%, styrene Jiangsu port inventory increased by 3.1% [2]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry Chain Operating Rates**: Asian pure benzene operating rate decreased by 1.1%, domestic pure benzene operating rate decreased by 4.8%, etc [2]. PVC and Caustic Soda Industry - **PVC, Caustic Soda Spot & Futures**: Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda converted to 100% price decreased by 1.2%, Shandong 50% liquid caustic soda converted to 100% price decreased by 0.8%, etc [3]. - **Caustic Soda Overseas Quotes & Export Profits**: FOB East China port decreased by 5.0%, export profit decreased by 77.6% [3]. - **PVC Overseas Quotes & Export Profits**: CFR Southeast Asia remained unchanged, CEREDIa decreased by 1.4%, etc [3]. - **Supply: Chlor - Alkali Operating Rates & Industry Profits**: Caustic soda industry operating rate decreased by 3.9%, PVC total operating rate decreased by 7.0%, etc [3]. - **Demand: Caustic Soda Downstream Operating Rates**: Viscose staple fiber industry operating rate decreased by 1.1%, printing and dyeing industry operating rate increased by 0.2% [3]. - **Demand: PVC Downstream Products Operating Rates**: Longzhong sample building materials operating rate increased by 21.8%, Longzhong sample profile operating rate increased by 109.6% [3]. - **Chlor - Alkali Inventories: Social and Factory Inventories**: Liquid caustic soda East China factory inventory decreased by 1.1%, PVC upstream factory inventory decreased by 6.1% [3]. Methanol Industry - **Methanol Prices and Spreads**: MA2601 closing price decreased by 0.26%, MA2605 closing price increased by 0.09%, etc [4]. - **Methanol Inventories**: Methanol enterprise inventory increased by 6.33%, methanol port inventory decreased by 3.36%, etc [4]. - **Methanol Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: Upstream - domestic enterprise operating rate decreased by 1.86%, upstream - overseas enterprise operating rate increased by 2.28%, etc [4]. Polyolefin Industry - **Polyolefin Prices and Spreads**: L2601 closing price increased by 0.07%, L2509 closing price increased by 0.30%, etc [6]. - **PE and PP Non - Standard Prices**: East China LDPE price decreased by 0.54%, East China HD film price remained unchanged, etc [6]. - **PE and PP Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates**: PE device operating rate decreased by 2.61%, PE downstream weighted operating rate increased by 1.26%, etc [6]. - **PE and PP Inventories**: PE enterprise inventory increased by 27.67%, PE social inventory increased by 4.02%, etc [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views 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 are not easy to be overly bearish. A low - buying and high - selling range strategy is maintained, but it is recommended to wait and see for now to test OPEC's export price - support willingness [3]. - For methanol, the peak - season demand has fallen short, and the pattern of high domestic inventory and weak reality remains. Due to the delay in the unloading of imported goods, the port pressure has eased. Future upward price drivers may come from the expectation of winter gas restrictions. It is recommended to wait and see [5]. - For urea, the domestic market lacks effective positive factors, but the price is at a low level with low valuation. It is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range, and it is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities at low prices [8]. - For rubber, the rubber price has stabilized in the short term. It is recommended to set a stop - loss for short - term long positions and enter and exit quickly. Partial position - building is suggested for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [15]. - For PVC, the domestic supply is strong and demand is weak, with a poor export outlook. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium term [18][20]. - For pure benzene and styrene, the styrene price may stop falling in stages as the port inventory is being reduced significantly during the seasonal peak season [23]. - For polyethylene, the price is expected to remain in low - level fluctuations as the long - term contradiction shifts to the South Korean ethylene clearance policy [26]. - For polypropylene, in the context of weak supply and demand and high inventory pressure, the cost - side oversupply pattern suppresses the market [29]. - For PX, there is currently a lack of driving factors, and PXN is difficult to expand actively. It is recommended to wait and see [30]. - For PTA, the supply is increasing slightly, and the demand shows signs of weakness. It is recommended to wait and see [31]. - For ethylene glycol, the industry is expected to continue to accumulate inventory in the fourth quarter, and it is recommended to short - sell on rallies [33]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The main INE crude oil futures closed down 3.80 yuan/barrel, a 0.86% decline, at 435.80 yuan/barrel. High - sulfur fuel oil futures rose 2.00 yuan/ton, a 0.08% increase, at 2646.00 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil futures fell 17.00 yuan/ton, a 0.55% decline, at 3079.00 yuan/ton. China's weekly crude oil data showed that the arrival inventory increased by 1.16 million barrels to 212.97 million barrels, a 0.55% increase; gasoline commercial inventory increased by 1.53 million barrels to 89.14 million barrels, a 1.75% increase; diesel commercial inventory decreased by 0.10 million barrels to 101.21 million barrels, a 0.10% decrease; total refined oil commercial inventory increased by 1.43 million barrels to 190.35 million barrels, a 0.76% increase [2]. - **Strategy View**: Maintain a low - buying and high - selling range strategy, but wait and see for now to test OPEC's export price - support willingness [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang increased by 3 yuan, while in Inner Mongolia it decreased by 27.5 yuan and in southern Shandong by 17.5 yuan. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 6 yuan, at 2266 yuan/ton, and the basis was +9. The 1 - 5 spread changed by - 8, at - 26 [4]. - **Strategy View**: Due to port fees, the unloading of imported goods has been delayed, leading to a short - term decline in arrivals and a reduction in port inventory. Domestic supply has decreased slightly, and coal prices have rebounded, reducing coal - to - methanol profits. Demand remains weak. It is recommended to wait and see [5]. Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong and Henan remained stable. The 01 contract on the futures market decreased by 2 yuan, at 1600 yuan, and the basis was - 70. The 1 - 5 spread changed by - 5, at - 75 [7]. - **Strategy View**: The number of short - term faulty devices has increased, and the operating rate has decreased significantly. The cost support is expected to gradually strengthen. Demand is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range, and it is recommended to wait and see or consider long - position opportunities at low prices [8]. Rubber - **Market Information**: The rubber price has been oscillating and recovering. Typhoon Fengshen is approaching, which will affect rubber - producing areas in Hainan, Yunnan, Vietnam, and Thailand. The long - side believes in factors such as limited rubber production increase and seasonal price increases, while the short - side is concerned about uncertain macro - expectations and weak demand [11][12]. - **Strategy View**: The rubber price has stabilized in the short term. It is recommended to set a stop - loss for short - term long positions and enter and exit quickly. Partial position - building is suggested for the hedging strategy of buying RU2601 and selling RU2609 [15]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract increased by 14 yuan, at 4702 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4600 yuan/ton, and the basis was - 102 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 305 yuan/ton. The overall operating rate of PVC decreased by 5.9% to 76.7%. The downstream operating rate decreased by 8.6% to 39.2%. Factory and social inventories decreased [17]. - **Strategy View**: The domestic supply is strong and demand is weak, with a poor export outlook. It is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities in the medium term [18][20]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost - side price of East China pure benzene increased by 124 yuan/ton to 5585 yuan/ton. The spot price of styrene decreased by 50 yuan/ton to 6450 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased by 1.73% to 71.88%, and the Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 0.54 million tons to 19.65 million tons. The demand - side three - S weighted operating rate increased by 0.27% to 38.81% [22]. - **Strategy View**: The styrene price may stop falling in stages as the port inventory is being reduced significantly during the seasonal peak season [23]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract's closing price increased by 5 yuan/ton to 6879 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased by 0.11% to 82.45%. The production enterprise inventory increased by 4.09 million tons to 52.95 million tons, and the trader inventory decreased by 0.37 million tons to 5.03 million tons. The downstream average operating rate increased by 0.64% to 45% [25]. - **Strategy View**: The price is expected to remain in low - level fluctuations as the long - term contradiction shifts to the South Korean ethylene clearance policy [26]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract's closing price increased by 14 yuan/ton to 6565 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate decreased by 0.76% to 77.27%. The production enterprise, trader, and port inventories all decreased. The downstream average operating rate increased by 0.04% to 51.8% [27][28]. - **Strategy View**: In the context of weak supply and demand and high inventory pressure, the cost - side oversupply pattern suppresses the market [29]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX01 contract decreased by 24 yuan, at 6268 yuan. The PX CFR decreased by 3 dollars, at 783 dollars. The PX load in China decreased by 2.5% to 84.9%, and the Asian load decreased by 1.9% to 78%. Some domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance. The PTA load increased by 1.6% to 76%. The inventory at the end of August increased by 1.9 million tons to 391.8 million tons [29]. - **Strategy View**: There is currently a lack of driving factors, and PXN is difficult to expand actively. It is recommended to wait and see [30]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract decreased by 18 yuan, at 4384 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 25 yuan, at 4315 yuan. The PTA load increased by 1.6% to 76%. The downstream load decreased by 0.1% to 91.4%. The terminal load decreased. The social inventory in early October increased by 5.3 million tons to 216 million tons [30]. - **Strategy View**: The supply is increasing slightly, and the demand shows signs of weakness. It is recommended to wait and see [31]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract remained unchanged, at 4003 yuan. The East China spot price decreased by 15 yuan, at 4100 yuan. The supply - side load increased by 2.5% to 77.2%. The downstream load decreased by 0.1% to 91.4%. The terminal load decreased. The port inventory increased by 3.8 million tons to 57.9 million tons [32]. - **Strategy View**: The industry is expected to continue to accumulate inventory in the fourth quarter, and it is recommended to short - sell on rallies [33].