芳烃市场周报： 节后需求修复，高效益延续 （PX，纯苯，苯乙烯） 姜周曦琳 F03114700 Z0022394 金融研究院 2026年2月27日 数据来源：WIND、钢联、隆众数据、弘业期货金融研究院 近期PX市场 • 关注：地缘局势 大宗商品价格变动 数据来源：WIND、钢联、隆众数据、弘业期货金融研究院 • 成本：地缘利好因素持续跟进，芳烃价格节后短期交易美伊地缘冲突带来的成本端上涨，期现货价格高位震荡。中石化2月PX结算价格7385元/ 吨，2月挂牌价格7650元/吨，小幅上调。 • 供给：周内PX装置暂无变动，一二季度检修计划陆续公布。周内PX负荷稳定。本周PX产量为77.13万吨，环比+0%。国内PX周均产能利用率 93.25%，环比+0%。亚洲PX周度平均产能利用率82.51%，环比+0%。PX工厂的生产积极性仍维持较好，海内外开工仍处于高位。 • 需求：本周国内PTA产量为141.52万吨，较上周+0.55万吨，较去年同期+5.41万吨。周期内新材料前期检修装置重启，另一套装置本周短停重 启，本周期国内整体产量小幅增量。 • 总结与展望：PX自四季度起下游需求转好有一定支撑，叠加中美关税会晤以 ...

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热点栏目 自选股 数据中心 行情中心 资金流向 模拟交易 客户端 来源：期货日报 2026年以来，化工板块表现亮眼——成交额稳步放大，机构资金持续加仓，芳烃、聚酯产业链等基本面 偏强的板块已率先反弹，主流化工品价格稳步上行。我国化工行业是否具备底部特征？马年伊始，在政 策助力、供给端收紧的驱动下，化工行业能否迎来新一轮上行周期？ 乙二醇 成本底部有支撑 自2025年起，随着裕龙岛炼化一体化项目、宁夏畅亿等装置相继投产，乙二醇产能增长通道重新开启。 进入2026年，巴斯夫等新装置的投产预期进一步强化了市场的远期供应压力预期。 从装置运行情况看，2026年年初至今，乙二醇行业平均开工率为62.55%，虽低于2025年同期水平，但 较2024年同期已提升2.14个百分点。值得关注的是，在产能基数持续扩大的背景下，截至2月12日当 周，全国乙二醇累计产量已达237.51万吨，同比增长1.37%，创下近年来同期高位。与此同时，春节前 后行业检修量维持在偏低水平，装置开工率延续高位运行。开工率高位运行、检修量偏低、产量创同期 新高的特征，已从源头对乙二醇期现价格形成实质性压制，也成为本轮高库存的根本原因。 受春节期间物流 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report gives a bullish investment view on the PTA market, with a long - only trading strategy for the single - side trade [3]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The PTA market is mainly driven by the supply side and is expected to be strong. The PX maintains fundamental resilience during the high - level correction. The domestic PTA production in January is expected to reach a record high, and existing devices will operate at full capacity to meet the growing demand of polyester. Although the domestic polyester demand has declined, the impact on PTA is limited, and the PTA consumption remains high, with the processing fee expanding rapidly. The PTA port inventory has decreased by 50,000 tons, and the negative feedback from downstream polyester factories has weakened the basis. The PTA and PX profits have expanded significantly. The PTA price has rebounded significantly, and the overseas PX device has increased its load due to the profit expansion. The geopolitical risk is a factor that requires attention [3]. 3. Summary of Each Section 3.1 Main Viewpoints and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: Bullish. PX maintains fundamental resilience during the high - level correction. The domestic PTA production in January is expected to reach a record high, and there is no plan to reduce production during the Spring Festival. With no new PTA capacity throughout the year, existing devices will operate at full capacity to match the growing polyester demand. The PX - mixed xylene spread is maintained at around $150, and the PX - naphtha spread has dropped to $335. The PTA processing fee has rebounded to 400 yuan [3]. - **Demand**: Bearish. The domestic polyester demand has declined, and the production reduction of polyester factories has a certain negative feedback on PTA, but the impact is limited. The PTA consumption remains high, and the processing fee has expanded rapidly [3]. - **Inventory**: Neutral. The PTA port inventory has decreased by 50,000 tons, and the negative feedback from downstream polyester factories has weakened the basis [3]. - **Basis and Profit**: Bullish. The PTA profit has expanded significantly, and PX maintains high profits. The PX - naphtha spread has reached $335, and the PTA processing fee has expanded to around 400 yuan [3]. - **Valuation and Macro - policy**: Neutral. The PTA price has rebounded significantly, and the price has returned above 5200 yuan. The reforming device profit has rebounded, and the overseas PX device has increased its load due to the profit expansion. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East may affect the market, but the current impact on the PTA market is relatively neutral [3]. - **Investment Viewpoint**: Bullish. Driven by the supply side, the market is expected to be strong [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: Long - only for single - side trade. Geopolitical risks need to be noted [3]. 3.2 Oil Product Fundamental Overview - **Crude Oil**: The situation in Iran is tense, and the crude oil price has risen strongly [5]. - **Gasoline**: The US gasoline is waiting for inventory building. The refinery is operating at a very high load, and the gasoline cracking profit is weakening. The global aromatics and gasoline blending component market is dominated by geopolitical risks. The European gasoline price has risen sharply, and the current premium structure has expanded. However, the upward movement of the aromatic hydrocarbon price lacks fundamental support and is mainly driven by geopolitical premiums and energy cost transmission. If the situation in the Middle East eases or refineries restart on a large scale, the market may face correction pressure [9][15][31]. 3.3 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fundamental Overview - **Aromatic Hydrocarbons in General**: The Asian aromatic hydrocarbon and gasoline blending market shows a structural trend under the influence of geopolitical risks and regional supply - demand differentiation. The overseas mixed xylene market shows a differentiated trend, and the price is mainly driven by energy costs, local supply disturbances, and gasoline blending demand expectations rather than the improvement of the aromatic hydrocarbon chain fundamentals. If the situation in the Middle East eases or the European supply recovers, the price may correct, but the market may strengthen further as the Q2 gasoline blending season approaches [47][53]. - **PX**: It is the core of the polyester industry price fluctuation. After the listing of PX futures, its pricing is closely linked to the futures. PX maintains fundamental resilience during the high - level correction. The downstream PTA industry remains strong, providing a solid demand foundation for PX. The PX supply is still tight, and the profit structure is still healthy [52][67]. - **PTA**: The domestic PTA capacity is large, and the processing range has long been maintained below 500 yuan. With the launch of new devices and new capacities, the option - based income enhancement plan is increasingly widely used in the market [52][58]. - **Short - fiber and Bottle - chip**: They are in the capacity launch cycle. Since the domestic downstream demand is relatively stable, the overseas demand has become an important variable. With the implementation of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the industry has found new export opportunities and sales growth points in countries along the route [52][58]. - **Mixed Xylene**: The price has continued to rise, mainly supported by the strong crude oil price and the short - term tight regional supply. As multiple devices are gradually restarted in late January, the supply will gradually recover, and the market may turn to a stable and weak trend. Without new geopolitical or device disturbances, the upward price space is limited [54][59]. 3.4 Polyester Fundamental Overview - **Ethylene Glycol**: It has returned to a weak state, waiting for cost expectations. Overseas ethylene glycol prices have rebounded after a long - term slump. The reduction of ethylene glycol exports in the Middle East has boosted market confidence. A 1.8 - million - ton ethylene glycol plant in Jiangsu is operating at about 80% capacity, and due to profit considerations, the plant plans to switch a 900,000 - ton EG production line to produce polyethylene in mid - February, and the duration of the conversion is to be determined [75][81]. - **Gasoline**: The Asian gasoline profit is strong, waiting for domestic gasoline exports [82]. - **Polyester**: The profits of the upstream industrial chain have expanded. The PX - naphtha spread and the PTA processing fee have increased, and the cash flows of polyester products such as bottle - chips, DTY, POY, and FDY have also changed accordingly [100].

PX方面，据中国石油和化工网数据，1月26日海南炼化、扬子石化PX优等品出厂价均为7300元/吨，呈 现稳中有升态势。PTA方面，生意社数据显示，截至1月26日华东地区PTA现货价格上涨至5341元/吨， 较1月19日涨幅达6.63%。PTA加工费也稳步回升至400元/吨。总体PX与PTA形成协同上涨态势。 从价格走势来看，纯苯和苯乙烯价格表现更为强势。纯苯方面，据生意社数据显示，截至1月26日，国 内主流厂商纯苯报价在5200-6000元/吨区间，其中齐鲁石化报价6000元/吨，较月初显著上涨。而作为纯 苯最主要的下游产品，苯乙烯同样表现强势。本月以来苯乙烯期货2603合约价格从7124元/吨涨至7708 元/吨，涨幅8.19%，持仓量攀升至42.34万手，创下阶段性高位。有市场分析人士指出，当前纯苯及苯 乙烯价格已摆脱前期低位震荡区间，进入新一轮上行通道。 多重因素共振驱动芳烃板块上涨 对于本轮芳烃系列产品集体上涨，机构普遍认为并非单一因素驱动，而是成本支撑、供应扰动与宏观情 绪共振的结果。 据生意社数据显示，1月26日，PTA期货主力合约逼近5500元/吨，创下阶段新高。而纯苯期货主力合约 自1月初的5 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The PX market is strong, leading the rise of chemical products. With the inflow of large - scale funds into the chemical sector, polyester leads the entire chemical sector under the "cycle reversal" narrative. The supply - side drive is expected to be mainly strong, and the unilateral trading strategy is to be bullish [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Part One: Main Views and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: PX market strength drives chemical product prices up, with significant capital inflow into the chemical sector. Domestic PTA production continues to grow, and existing PTA plants maintain high loads. PTA processing fees have rebounded to 500 yuan, and the PX - naphtha spread remains above 350 dollars [4]. - **Demand**: Domestic polyester demand has declined. Although polyester factory production cuts have a certain negative feedback on PTA, the impact is limited, and PTA consumption remains high with rapidly expanding processing fees [4]. - **Inventory**: PTA port inventory has decreased by 50,000 tons, and the negative feedback from downstream polyester factories has weakened the basis [4]. - **Basis**: PTA profits have expanded significantly, and PX maintains high profits [4]. - **Profit**: The PX - naphtha spread reaches 350 dollars, and PTA processing fees have expanded to around 500 yuan [4]. - **Valuation**: PTA prices have significantly rebounded to above 5,300 yuan. The profit of reforming units has recovered, and overseas PX plants have increased their loads due to profit expansion [4]. - **Macro - policy**: Neutral, mainly related to international diplomatic events without direct impact on the market [4]. - **Investment view**: Bullish, mainly driven by the supply side [4]. - **Trading strategy**: Unilateral: Bullish. Risk focus: Geopolitical risks [4] 3.2 Part Two: Oil Product Fundamentals Overview - **Global situation**: The global aromatic hydrocarbon market is strengthening due to geopolitical risks in Iran. RBOB gasoline prices are rising, and the spread between high - octane components and reformate has narrowed, indicating that blending demand has not increased synchronously. US refinery operating rates have risen to 95%, and supply remains high. Ebob gasoline prices have risen due to Middle East tensions, and some refineries may restart soon. Overall, market sentiment is dominated by geopolitical premiums, and the fundamentals have not tightened substantially [31]. - **US gasoline situation**: US gasoline is gradually building inventories. Refineries are operating at high loads, and gasoline cracking profits are weakening [9][15] 3.3 Part Three: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fundamentals Overview - **Supply situation**: Crude oil prices have rebounded due to geopolitical risks, driving up naphtha prices. Although refining profits are still negative, reformate supply remains tight. Domestic refinery operating rates are low, and independent refineries partially fill the gap. Some key units are under maintenance or postponed restart, and Zhejiang Petrochemical plans to shut down a reforming unit in January, suppressing aromatic hydrocarbon output. Asian reformate markets remain firm under the dual support of "strong blending demand + limited aromatic hydrocarbon supply" but are constrained by weak refining profits and structural surplus expectations [44]. - **PX situation**: PX is the core of polyester industry price fluctuations. After the listing of PX futures, its pricing is closely linked to futures [56][64]. - **PTA situation**: Due to large domestic PTA production capacity, the PTA processing range has long been maintained below 500 yuan. With the launch of new plants and capacities, the option - based income - enhancement scheme is increasingly used in the market [56][64]. - **Short - fiber and bottle - chip situation**: Short - fiber and bottle - chip are in the capacity launch cycle. Since domestic downstream demand is relatively stable, overseas demand has become an important variable. With the implementation of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the industry has found new export opportunities and sales growth points in countries along the route [56][64]. - **Mixed xylene situation**: Overseas mixed xylene prices are rising due to energy price rebounds and geopolitical risks. North American mixed xylene markets lack spot transactions, indicating weak demand. European markets are in a tight state, and PX is still the main application direction. Asian mixed xylene prices have risen slightly, and the PX - mixed xylene spread remains at a high level of 150 dollars. Supply is expected to increase, and demand is mainly from the PX industry. In the short term, mixed xylene prices may remain strong [57][65]. - **Aromatic hydrocarbon blending spread situation**: Aromatic hydrocarbon blending spreads have shrunk [66]. - **Reform profit situation**: PX market strength drives the rise of chemical products, and funds flow into the chemical sector. Domestic PTA production continues to grow, and PX - naphtha spreads continue to expand, prompting refineries to focus on aromatic hydrocarbon extraction. Domestic PTA maintains high - level operation, and domestic demand has declined, with limited negative feedback from polyester factory production cuts [74] 3.4 Part Four: Polyester Fundamentals Overview - **Ethylene glycol situation**: Overseas ethylene glycol prices have rebounded after a long - term slump. Reduced ethylene glycol exports from the Middle East have boosted market confidence. A 1.8 - million - ton ethylene glycol plant in Jiangsu is operating at about 80% capacity, and one of its 900,000 - ton EG production lines plans to switch to polyethylene production in mid - February. Supply contraction has opened up room for price increases [86]. - **Gasoline situation**: Asian gasoline profits are strong, and the market is waiting for domestic gasoline exports [87]. - **Polyester situation**: Funds are flowing into the chemical sector, and polyester leads the chemical industry. Upstream industrial chain profits are expanding [93][100]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The supply - demand of pure benzene has marginally improved, and the futures market is expected to remain strong in the short term, but due to the long upper shadow line of the closing K - line, there is a risk of correction. The short - term trend of styrene is strong, but also with a long upper shadow line at the close, and it is necessary to be cautious of a correction. Overall, a cautious bullish view is maintained. Attention should be paid to market sentiment changes due to frequent macro news [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Fundamental Analysis - The 300,000 - ton/year styrene plant of Tangshan Xuyang had a malfunction and stopped production. The inventory is mainly for contract delivery, and there is no external quotation for now [1] - From January 10th to 16th, the operating rate of petroleum benzene decreased by 0.12% to 74.26% compared with the previous period, and the operating rate of hydrogenated benzene decreased by 4.07% to 57.59% [1] - From January 10th to 16th, the weighted operating rate of the downstream of pure benzene increased by 2.14% to 74.50% [1] - As of January 19th, the inventory of pure benzene at East China ports was 297,000 tons, a decrease of 8.33% compared with last week [1] - From January 9th to 15th, the profit of petroleum benzene was 369 yuan/ton, a decrease of 26 yuan/ton compared with the previous period [1] Macroeconomic Analysis - The National Development and Reform Commission will study, formulate and introduce an implementation plan for the strategy of expanding domestic demand from 2026 to 2030 [2] - Multiple departments such as the Ministry of Finance will implement a loan interest subsidy policy for small and medium - sized enterprises, set up a 500 - billion - yuan special guarantee plan quota for private investment to be implemented over two years, and extend the implementation period of the fiscal interest subsidy policy for personal consumption loans to the end of 2026. In 2026, the fiscal department will strongly support the stability of employment, enterprises, the market and expectations [2] Futures and Spot Market Analysis - The supply - demand of pure benzene has marginally improved, and the futures market is expected to remain strong in the short term, but due to the long upper shadow line of the closing K - line, there is a risk of correction [3] - The short - term trend of styrene is strong, but also with a long upper shadow line at the close, and it is necessary to be cautious of a correction. It has just broken through the 60 - day moving average on the weekly K - line and then pulled back. The trend near the pressure level should be continuously monitored, and an overall cautious bullish view is maintained. Attention should be paid to market sentiment changes due to frequent macro news [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided 2. Core Viewpoints - The pure benzene market is in a state of strong supply and weak demand, with significant upward pressure and should be treated weakly [3] - The styrene market is in a seasonal demand slump in the first quarter of next year, and the industry is advised to participate in hedging appropriately [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Fundamental Analysis - As of December 29, the total commercial inventory of pure benzene at ports in Jiangsu was 300,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 9.89% and a year - on - year increase of 56.09%. From December 22 to December 28, the estimated arrival was about 39,500 tons and the提货 was about 12,500 tons. During the period, the inventory in 3 warehouses increased and 4 remained stable [1] - As of January 5, 2026, the total inventory of styrene at ports in Jiangsu was 132,300 tons, a decrease of 4.68% from the previous period. The commercial inventory was 77,300 tons, a decrease of 7.20% from the previous period. According to past industry rules, there is a high possibility of seasonal inventory accumulation from January to March [1] Macroeconomic Analysis - OPEC+ agreed to suspend production increases in the first quarter, and the meeting did not discuss the issue of Venezuela. Trump stated that the US needs to fully acquire Venezuela's oil and other resources and threatened a second strike if Venezuela does not comply [2] Futures and Spot Market Analysis - Pure benzene showed a slight intraday fluctuation, with significant upward pressure and a state of strong supply and weak demand, and should be treated weakly [3] - Styrene also showed a slight fluctuation. Pay attention to the pressure around the 40 - day moving average on the weekly line. It is in a seasonal demand slump in the first quarter of next year, and the industry is advised to participate in hedging appropriately [3]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - PX has maintained a strong pattern since the fourth quarter due to improved downstream demand, positive news such as Sino - US tariff talks, and India's relaxation of BIS certification. It is expected to remain in a tight supply - demand situation until the maintenance season from March to May 2026 [3]. - The pure benzene market is in a long - term supply - demand imbalance. New domestic production capacity has led to oversupply, putting downward pressure on prices. Although there is some support from the strong external aromatic hydrocarbon prices and raw material rebounds, the oversupply situation is expected to continue until the maintenance season [4]. - The styrene market has shown a decline overall. Although there have been short - term rebounds, the fundamental supply - demand situation is weak. In the short term, the market is trading on the strength of aromatic hydrocarbon prices and export news. In the medium term, there may be an opportunity for improvement in the supply - demand pattern in the second quarter if upstream production contracts and port inventories are further reduced [6]. 3. Summary by Directory PX Market - **Cost**: International oil prices have rebounded, leading to a continuous increase in PX's external market price. As of December 24, Asian PX closed at $901/ton, up $92.17/ton from the end of the third quarter. The spread between PX and naphtha reached $360.75/ton, up $143.67/ton from the end of the third quarter. Sinopec raised its December PX listing price to 7,000 yuan/ton [3]. - **Supply**: This week's PX output was 748,200 tons, with a weekly average domestic PX capacity utilization rate of 89.21%, both unchanged from the previous week. Some PX plants are under maintenance, but overall, the production enthusiasm of PX plants remains high, and there are no changes in the operation of plants [3]. - **Demand**: The weekly average capacity utilization rate of downstream PTA was 73.81%, unchanged from the previous week and 8.41% lower than the same period last year. There were no new adjustments to domestic plants this week [3]. Pure Benzene Market - **Spot and Futures**: The pure benzene market has been in a long - term supply - demand imbalance. With high port inventories and expectations of further inventory accumulation, the far - month futures prices have been under pressure. The futures prices have declined from a high of 6,439 yuan/ton in late July to a low of 5,353 yuan/ton in mid - November and then stabilized at a low level [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: In November, the national pure benzene output was 1.908 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 9.03%. The capacity utilization rate in November was 76.48%. The import volume in November was 459,600 tons, remaining at a high level. Overall, supply exceeds demand, and many downstream styrene plants are under maintenance [4]. - **Inventory**: As of December 22, 2025, the total commercial inventory of pure benzene in Jiangsu ports was 273,000 tons, an increase of 13,000 tons from the previous period, a 5% increase [4]. - **Profit**: Terminal demand is insufficient. Among the five major downstream products of pure benzene, styrene, adipic acid, and phenol are still in a loss - making state, but the profit of pure benzene itself has recovered, and the profits of caprolactam and aniline have further increased, while the loss of disproportionation devices has increased [4]. Styrene Market - **Spot and Futures Performance**: The main styrene contract has rebounded since mid - month, mainly due to the increase in raw material and external market prices. The current mainstream price in East China is 6,590 yuan/ton, remaining stable. There has been a slight increase in port inventories, with stable rigid demand and an unexpected decrease in supply [5]. - **Industrial Chain Profit**: From December 11 - 17, 2025, the average profit of non - integrated styrene plants in China was - 131 yuan/ton, a decrease of 73 yuan/ton from the previous period, a 127.60% decrease. On December 24, the daily profit of non - integrated styrene plants in China was - 177 yuan/ton, a decrease in losses compared to the previous working day [5]. - **Industrial Chain Operation**: From December 12 - 18, 2025, the total output of styrene plants in China was 346,800 tons, an increase of 8,000 tons from the previous period, a 2.36% increase. The capacity utilization rate was 69.13%, an increase of 1.02%. Some plants such as Sinochem Quanzhou, Tianjin Bohua, and Northeast Baolai are under maintenance [5]. - **Downstream**: The consumption of ABS, PS, and EPS during the period was 261,800 tons, a decrease of 10,600 tons from the previous week, a 3.89% decrease. The operation rates of the three major downstream plants have all declined, and the overall profitability of the industry is not expected to be good [5]. - **Inventory**: As of December 22, 2025, the total inventory of styrene in Jiangsu port samples was 139,300 tons, an increase of 4,600 tons from the previous period, a 3.41% increase. The commercial inventory was 84,550 tons, an increase of 2,250 tons from the previous period, a 2.73% increase [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment view of the report is "oscillating", indicating that there is no obvious driving force, and it is expected to be mainly on the strong side [4]. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The gasoline cracking profit has declined, and the gasoline blending performance has weakened. The economics of the PX industry chain is significantly differentiated. The PX - naphtha spread has widened to $252, reflecting raw material cost pressure, while the by - product benzene price has dropped sharply, weakening the overall profit of the combined aromatics unit. The PTA supply is slightly tightened, and the polyester industry's operating rate remains stable, with the overall load above 90%. Although domestic demand is seasonally weak, the polyester factory's inventory is at a medium - low level, and the cancellation of India's BIS certification is expected to drive export growth [4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Part One: Main Viewpoints and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: The gasoline cracking profit has declined, and the PX - naphtha spread has widened to $252, reflecting raw material cost pressure. The by - product benzene price has dropped sharply, weakening the overall profit of the combined aromatics unit [4]. - **Demand**: The PTA supply is slightly tightened, and the polyester industry's operating rate remains stable above 90%. Although domestic demand is seasonally weak, the polyester factory's inventory is at a medium - low level, and the cancellation of India's BIS certification is expected to drive export growth [4]. - **Inventory**: The PTA port inventory has increased by 0.17 tons this week, and the market is slightly accumulating inventory [4]. - **Base - spread**: The PTA base - spread has continued to strengthen, and the PTA profit remains at a low level [4]. - **Profit**: The PX - naphtha spread is $252, and the PTA processing fee remains at a low level of around 200 [4]. - **Valuation**: The PTA price is at a medium - low level, the reformer unit profit has declined, and the load of overseas PX units is affected [4]. - **Macro - policy**: There is no significant impact on the market, and it is considered neutral [4]. - **Investment View**: There is no obvious driving force, and it is expected to be mainly on the strong side [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, it is recommended to wait and see, and pay attention to geopolitical risks [4]. Part Two: Oil Product Fundamental Overview - **Interest Rate Expectation**: On December 4th, a Reuters survey showed that 82% of economists (89 out of 108) believed that the Fed would cut interest rates by 25 basis points in the December interest rate decision to support the cooling labor market, which was consistent with the nearly 85% probability of interest rate cuts in the interest rate futures market [8]. - **Personnel Arrangement Speculation**: Trump's staff and allies are discussing a personnel arrangement. If Trump appoints Hassett as the next Fed chairman, the current Treasury Secretary Bessent may also serve as the director of the White House National Economic Council, but the arrangement has not been finalized [8]. - **Gasoline Market**: US gasoline inventory is accumulating, and demand is seasonally weakening. Although the US holiday travel demand has increased, energy prices are generally falling, and the RBOB gasoline price has also declined. The EIA data shows that the unexpected increase in US crude oil and gasoline inventories has further suppressed prices. The market's optimistic sentiment about the Russia - Ukraine peace negotiation has increased the expectation of Russian crude oil returning to the market, also putting pressure on oil prices. OPEC+ maintains its production - cut stance and has no short - term plan to increase production [23]. Part Three: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fundamental Overview - **Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market in Asia**: The refined oil market in Asia has a structural shortage. The naphtha price has fallen due to weak petrochemical demand and the competition of low - price LPG. The gasoline and reformate markets are strong. The Asian reformate has a premium of $81/ton over naphtha, and refineries generally prioritize internal supply for gasoline blending rather than external sales for chemical use. The short - term reformate market will remain tight [42]. - **Mixed Xylene Market**: The overseas mixed xylene market is under pressure, and the price has significantly declined. The RBOB gasoline price has dropped, and the arbitrage window between the US and Asia has closed. The decline in mixed xylene is limited by PX demand support. The supply of mixed xylene is restricted by the maintenance of multiple key aromatic hydrocarbon and cracking units [47]. - **PX Market**: The PX price is stable at a high level, and the structural contradiction is intensifying. The domestic PTA demand is strong, especially after India cancelled the BIS certification for PTA imports. The PX - naphtha spread has widened to $252, and the PX - benzene spread has only slightly increased to $210, weakening the overall profit of the combined aromatics unit. Some PX production units are shut down or under maintenance, and the PX supply growth is limited [55]. Part Four: Polyester Fundamental Overview - **Ethylene Glycol Market**: The ethylene glycol price in East China is difficult to be effectively supported due to the continuous decline in coal prices. The new device production has increased the market supply pressure, and the return of coal - based ethylene glycol devices has also put pressure on the market. However, the increase in polyester export inquiries is expected to boost the demand for textile and clothing exports [78]. - **Polyester Market**: The polyester industry maintains a high load, but the demand is seasonally weakening. Export demand has become a supporting force. The cancellation of India's BIS certification is expected to drive export growth, and the PTA consumption is close to the historical high set in May [4][55].