1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No information about industry investment ratings is provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The market is significantly affected by the geopolitical situation, especially the conflict between the US and Iran, which has a broad impact on various commodity futures markets [1][8][9][10]. - Different commodity markets show diverse trends and characteristics, with some markets being influenced by supply - demand relationships, while others are more affected by geopolitical events and policy factors. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Precious Metals - **Market Performance**: The international gold price denominated in London gold rose 3.51% to $4668 per ounce, and the international silver price rose 7.10% to $75.01 per ounce [1]. - **Fundamentals**: There are signs of easing in the US - Iran conflict, but the conflict is not over [1]. - **Trading Strategy**: Wait for a pull - back to buy gold; for silver, suggest gradually taking profits on previous short positions [1]. Base Metals Copper - **Market Performance**: Copper prices oscillated strongly [1]. - **Fundamentals**: The authenticity of the news that the Iranian president wants to end the war under security guarantees is to be verified. The supply of copper ore and scrap copper remains tight, and the spot of flat - water copper in East and South China is traded at a discount of 60 yuan and a premium of 50 yuan respectively [1]. - **Trading Strategy**: Suggest waiting and seeing [1]. Aluminum - **Market Performance**: The closing price of the main electrolytic aluminum contract increased by 0.61% to 24,875 yuan per ton, and the domestic 0 - 3 month spread was - 245 yuan per ton, with the LME price at $3475 per ton [1]. - **Fundamentals**: Aluminum smelters maintain high - load production, and the weekly aluminum product start - up rate increased slightly [1]. - **Trading Strategy**: The attack on core aluminum plants in the Middle East leads to expectations of supply contraction, and it is expected that aluminum prices will oscillate strongly. Suggest buying on dips [1]. Alumina - **Market Performance**: The closing price of the main alumina contract decreased by 3.88% to 2827 yuan per ton, and the domestic 0 - 3 month spread was - 118 yuan per ton [1]. - **Fundamentals**: The operating capacity of alumina is relatively stable, and aluminum smelters maintain high - load production [1]. - **Trading Strategy**: Affected by the release of new production capacity in Guangxi, the pattern of oversupply is further deepened. It is expected that alumina prices will oscillate weakly. Suggest waiting and seeing, and focus on the implementation of Guinea's mining policy [1]. Zinc and Lead - **Market Performance**: On March 31, the main contracts of zinc and lead closed at 23,480 yuan per ton and 16,500 yuan per ton respectively, with changes of - 60 yuan and + 5 yuan compared to the previous trading day. The domestic 0 - 3 month spreads were - 23,480 yuan per ton and - 16,500 yuan per ton, and the overseas 0 - 3 month spreads were - 0.68 and 68.8 dollars per ton respectively. The seven - place zinc inventory on March 30 was 248,200 tons, a decrease of 1300 tons compared to March 26, and the five - place lead inventory on March 30 was 57,500 tons, a decrease of 300 tons compared to March 26 [1]. - **Fundamentals**: The lead ingot inventory is accelerating its depletion, and the lead price shows a stop - falling signal. However, the import window is open, and the lead battery enters the traditional off - season in April. With the co - existence of the resumption of production of secondary lead and new overhauls, it is expected that the lead price will continue to oscillate narrowly. In the zinc market, the disturbance at the mine end intensifies, the import processing fee drops to a negative value, the domestic smelters have strong demand for ore, and the social inventory continues to deplete to below 250,000 tons. The tower and export orders support consumption, but there is still uncertainty in the macro - sentiment [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: For lead, pay attention to the implementation of smelter overhauls. If the inventory depletion continues, try to buy on dips. For zinc, the fundamentals improve, but the macro - risk is large. It is recommended to wait and see [2]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Performance**: The main 05 contract closed at 8355 yuan per ton, a decrease of 125 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day, with a closing price decrease of 1.47%, the position decreased by 18,817 lots to 201,800 lots (- 8.53%), and the trading volume decreased by 11,006 lots to 172,049 lots (- 6.01%). The variety's precipitated funds decreased by 171 million to 3.037 billion, and the warehouse receipt volume today was 22,313 lots (+ 24) [2]. - **Fundamentals**: On the supply side, the number of weekly industrial silicon furnaces in operation is flat compared to the previous period. With the year - on - year decline in electricity prices in the southwest region, enterprises' willingness to resume production increases, and there is an expectation of increased production in the future. On the demand side, the polysilicon industry resumed work in March, and the monthly production capacity is gradually released, with the expected monthly output approaching 90,000 tons; the output of the organic silicon industry is stable, and the price trend is stable. The price of aluminum alloy decreased slightly, but the industry's start - up rate increased to 59.5%, reaching a new high this year [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Pay attention to whether subsequent measures such as coordinated market control and joint price stabilization will be introduced after last week's meeting. The organic silicon industry will hold a meeting in Jinan on April 2 to discuss production cuts and price increases. In the short term, although the market pays attention to the support level increase brought by energy costs, the high - level hedging pressure is obvious. It is expected that the market will maintain an oscillating pattern in the range of 8100 - 8900 [2]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Performance**: LC2605 closed at 157,200 yuan per ton (- 14,420), with a closing price decrease of 8.40% [2]. - **Fundamentals**: Yesterday, a large amount of funds flowed out, and the market was under pressure to fall. The expectation of the continuation of the US - Iran war weakened, and the concern about the shortage of diesel supply in Australia affecting lithium ore mining is expected to ease. The export ban in Zimbabwe has no progress, and its supply disturbance will gradually be reflected in mid - to late April. However, the expectation of the strengthening of the preference for new - energy vehicles and energy - storage consumption due to oil price fluctuations remains unchanged, and the trend of the weekly demand recovery at the power end is clear. The spot price of SMM Australian spodumene concentrate (CIF China) is $2360 per ton, an increase of $25 per ton compared to the previous day, and the SMM electric carbon price is 163,000 (- 1500) yuan per ton. On the supply side, the weekly output is 24,814 tons, a month - on - month increase of 628 tons, due to the recovery of the spodumene production line. SMM expects the lithium carbonate production in March to be 106,390 tons, a month - on - month increase of 8.7% compared to January. On the demand side, the production schedule of lithium iron phosphate in March is 430,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 8.3% compared to January; the production schedule of ternary materials in March is 84,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.1% compared to January. In terms of inventory, the short - term weekly inventory shows a slight accumulation. The export ban of lithium ore in Zimbabwe has no progress, and it is expected that the supply gap of at least one month will be gradually reflected in mid - to late April. It is necessary to continuously pay attention to the policy progress in Zimbabwe. The sample inventory is 99,489 tons, an increase of 616 tons in inventory, among which the smelting link has an inventory increase of 724 tons, the downstream link has an inventory increase of 552 tons, and the trader link has an inventory decrease of 660 tons. The total inventory days are 27.9 (+ 0.2) days. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipt is 11,318 (- 19,746) lots. Pay attention to the growth rate slope of new warehouse receipts after centralized cancellation. The funds precipitated in the market are 30.1 (- 3.78) billion yuan [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: With supply disturbances and a clear trend of demand recovery, it is expected to oscillate widely. Buy on dips at the lower edge of the range and be cautious about chasing high [2]. Polysilicon - **Market Performance**: The main 05 contract closed at 35,200 yuan per ton, a decrease of 1350 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day, with a closing price decrease of 3.69%, the position decreased by 128 lots to 34,456 lots (- 0.37%), and the trading volume decreased by 5768 lots to 10,763 lots (- 34.89%). The variety's precipitated funds decreased by 16 million to 1.758 billion, and the warehouse receipt volume today was 11,030 lots (+ 10) [2]. - **Fundamentals**: On the supply side, the weekly polysilicon output is flat compared to the previous period, and the month - on - month increase in industry inventory has significantly narrowed. The production schedule in April is basically flat compared to the previous month. On the demand side, the prices of downstream photovoltaic - related products still continue to decline, but the decline rate is gradually slowing down. The expected production schedule of components in April is reduced by 7.26GW month - on - month. From January to February 2026, the newly - installed domestic photovoltaic capacity decreased by 17.71% year - on - year, with an average monthly installed capacity of 16GW, showing a stable performance. The export data of battery cells and components in February decreased month - on - month, and the year - on - year trends were divergent. The component exports to Europe increased slightly year - on - year [2][3]. - **Trading Strategy**: The spot price of polysilicon has been continuously declining this week, and the market sentiment is weak. The current market still needs to fully digest the negative factors such as the weakening of the spot market. Coupled with the relatively high volatility of the variety, it is recommended to focus on tracking the actual downstream procurement situation and the transaction order price in the short term, and mainly wait and see in operation [3]. Tin - **Market Performance**: Tin prices oscillated strongly [3]. - **Fundamentals**: There is news that the Iranian president wants to end the war under security guarantees, but the authenticity of the news is to be verified. The supply of tin ore remains tight, and the spot is still traded at a high premium. The domestic warehouse receipts are decreasing rapidly every day, and the London structure is 375 dollars contango [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: Suggest waiting and seeing [3]. Black Industry Rebar - **Market Performance**: The main 2605 rebar contract closed at 3124 yuan per ton, a decrease of 20 yuan per ton compared to the previous day's night - session closing price [4]. - **Fundamentals**: The building material inventory in the Gangyin caliber decreased by 0.3% to 6.63 million tons month - on - month, and was basically flat last week. The rebar out - bound volume in Hangzhou on the weekend was 68,000 tons, compared with 76,000 tons last week; the inventory was 1.548 million tons, compared with 1.522 million tons last week and 1.127 million tons in the same period last year. The building material demand has marginally improved but is still slightly weaker year - on - year. Fortunately, the supply has decreased year - on - year, and the contradiction is limited. The plate demand has marginally stabilized, and the direct and indirect exports remain at a relatively high level. The inventory depletion speed is at a neutral level in the same period of history. The steel mill profit is poor, and the production increase space is limited. The steel spot price is a bit weak in following the rise, and the futures discount has narrowed [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Mainly wait and see. Hold the short position of rebar 2605 cautiously or choose the opportunity to exit. The reference range for RB05 is 3100 - 3160 [4]. Iron Ore - **Market Performance**: The main 2605 iron ore contract closed at 815 yuan per ton, a decrease of 0.5 yuan per ton compared to the previous day's night - session closing price [4]. - **Fundamentals**: The iron ore arrival volume increased by 1.237 million tons to 22.802 million tons month - on - month, and the shipment volume decreased by 6.72 million tons to 24.724 million tons month - on - month. The iron ore supply - demand margin remains stable. The molten iron output in the Steel Union caliber increased by 30,000 tons month - on - month, a decrease of 3% year - on - year. The coking plant proposed a price increase, but it has not been implemented yet. The steel mill profit is poor, and the subsequent blast furnace production increase slope is limited. The supply side conforms to the seasonal law. The furnace charge inventory of steel mills is slightly high, and the inventory days remain above the historical average level. Although the total port inventory has increased by about 24 million tons to 170 million tons year - on - year, the proportion of mainstream iron ore inventory in ports is low, and there is a certain structural contradiction. The iron ore maintains a forward - discount structure but is significantly lower year - on - year, and the valuation is slightly high [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Mainly wait and see. The reference range for I05 is 800 - 830 [4]. Coking Coal - **Market Performance**: The main 2605 coking coal contract closed at 1147.5 yuan per ton, a decrease of 43.5 yuan per ton compared to the previous day's night - session closing price [4]. - **Fundamentals**: The molten iron output in the Steel Union caliber increased by 30,000 tons to 22.82 million tons month - on - month, a decrease of 3% year - on - year. The coke proposed a price increase, but it has not been implemented yet. The steel mill profit is poor, and the subsequent blast furnace production increase slope may be gentle. The port customs clearance at the supply end maintains a high level, and the inventory in each link is differentiated. The port and mine - mouth inventories are high, while the inventories in other links are low, and the overall inventory level is neutral. The 05 contract futures have a premium over the spot, and the forward - premium structure is maintained, with the futures valuation being high [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Mainly wait and see. Hold the short position of coking coal 2605 cautiously. The reference range for JM05 is 1120 - 1170 [4]. Agricultural Products Soybean Meal - **Market Performance**: The overnight CBOT soybeans rose because the US soybean planting area intention was slightly lower than the market expectation [6]. - **Fundamentals**: On the supply side, it is loose in the near - term, and there is an expectation of increased production capacity for new US soybean crops in the far - term. On the demand side, the US soybean crushing is strong, and the exports conform to the seasonality. In general, the expectation of global supply - demand looseness remains unchanged [6]. - **Trading Strategy**: US soybeans are expected to oscillate, and the looseness suppresses the price. Pay attention to the production in the producing areas and crude oil; in China, it also follows the cost side. Pay attention to the macro - crude oil and the arrival volume [6]. Corn - **Market Performance**: The corn futures price declined, and the corn spot price decreased in the Northeast and slightly increased in the North China [6]. - **Fundamentals**: Currently, the grain - selling progress exceeds 80%, but the progress is slow. The mentality in the producing areas, especially in North China, has loosened, and the enthusiasm for selling grain has increased. The policy wheat auction volume has increased, and both the transaction rate and the premium have declined. Coupled with the good growth of new - season wheat seedlings, the wheat price has weakened. After the spot price rose to a high level, the expectation of policy regulation has increased, and the spot price is expected to adjust weakly. Pay attention to the auction situation of the minimum - purchase - price wheat and the changes in the purchase - and - sale rhythm [6]. - **Trading Strategy**: Since the transaction rate and premium of the wheat auction have both declined, the futures price is expected to oscillate weakly [6]. White Sugar - **Market Performance**: The Zhengzhou sugar 0

Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The Middle East geopolitical situation is complex and volatile, causing significant fluctuations in international crude oil prices at high levels. Domestic polyester bottle chip production has declined, and many bottle chip factories have declared force majeure, while the demand side maintains rigid demand. Affected by the raw material side, the polyester bottle chip market price fluctuates widely. Attention should be paid to the development of the Middle East geopolitical situation [1] Summary by Directory Market Review - On Tuesday night, the main contract fell by 2 yuan to 8,272 yuan/ton. The price of East China water bottle-grade bottle chips was 8,520 yuan/ton (-115), and the price of South China bottle chips was 8,650 yuan/ton (-200). In terms of positions, long positions decreased by 6,382 lots to 48,800 lots, and short positions decreased by 7,797 lots to 49,000 lots [1] Important Information - In terms of supply, cost, and profit, domestic polyester bottle chip production was 331,400 tons, a week-on-week decrease of 6,000 tons. The weekly average capacity utilization rate of domestic polyester bottle chips was 71.5%, a week-on-week decrease of 1.3%. The production cost of polyester bottle chips was 7,426 yuan, a week-on-week decrease of 92 yuan/ton. The weekly production profit of polyester bottle chips was 427 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 223 yuan/ton [1] - In February 2026, China's polyester bottle chip exports were 430,000 tons, a decrease of 78,000 tons or -15.39% from the previous month. The cumulative export volume from January to February 2026 was 938,300 tons, an increase of 29,200 tons or 3.21% compared with the same period last year [1] - In February 2026, the output of China's polyester bottle chip industry was 1.2314 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 11.93%. The capacity utilization rate this month was 66.48%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.70 percentage points [1] - The United States and Iran have made statements on ending the conflict, but military operations have not stopped, and supply risks continue. International oil prices have shown mixed trends. The NYMEX crude oil futures 05 contract fell 1.50 US dollars/barrel to 101.38 US dollars/barrel, a week-on-week decrease of -1.46%. The ICE Brent oil futures 05 contract rose 5.57 US dollars/barrel to 118.35 US dollars/barrel, a week-on-week increase of +4.94%. The China INE crude oil futures 2605 contract fell 13.7 to 749.3 yuan/ton, and at night it fell 55.4 to 693.9 yuan/ton [1] Market Logic - The complex and changeable Middle East geopolitical situation leads to high and volatile international crude oil prices. The decline in domestic polyester bottle chip production, force majeure declarations by many factories, and rigid demand on the demand side result in wide fluctuations in the polyester bottle chip market price. Attention should be focused on the development of the Middle East geopolitical situation [1] Trading Strategy - The recommended trading strategy is to wait and see [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Views of the Report - The macro - economic recovery momentum needs to be strengthened, and monetary policy is expected to remain loose. The bond market, stock index, and precious metals markets are expected to have significant fluctuations, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines. Some commodity markets such as steel, iron ore, and coking coal have potential short - term rebound opportunities, and investors can participate with light positions. Different agricultural and chemical product markets have different supply - demand situations and price trends, and corresponding investment strategies are proposed [6][9][12]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Fixed - Income - **Treasury Bonds**: The previous trading day saw a full - line increase in treasury bond futures. The central bank's monetary policy committee meeting proposed to strengthen monetary policy regulation. The current macro - data is stable, but the economic recovery momentum needs to be strengthened. The treasury bond yield is at a relatively low level, and the market is expected to face some pressure, so it is necessary to be cautious [5][6]. 3.2 Equity - **Stock Index Futures**: The previous trading day, stock index futures showed mixed performance. The domestic economy is stable, but the recovery momentum is weak. Although asset valuations are low and there is room for repair, the Iran situation brings high uncertainty, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [8][9]. 3.3 Precious Metals - **Gold and Silver**: The previous trading day, gold and silver futures rose. The global trade and financial environment is complex, and the long - term logic of precious metals is strong. However, due to the uncertainty of the Iran situation, the market is expected to have significant fluctuations, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [11][12]. 3.4 Base Metals - **Steel (Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil)**: The previous trading day, rebar and hot - rolled coil futures fluctuated. In the short term, the Middle East conflict may affect sentiment, and in the medium term, prices are determined by supply and demand. Rebar demand is decreasing, but supply pressure is relieved, and prices may rebound with limited space. Hot - rolled coil may have a similar trend. Investors can pay attention to low - position long opportunities [14]. - **Iron Ore**: The previous trading day, iron ore futures fluctuated. The Middle East conflict may affect sentiment, but has little impact on actual supply and demand. Demand may increase, but the impact may be limited. The inventory is at a high level. Technically, there may be a short - term rebound, and investors can participate with light positions [16][17]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The previous trading day, coking coal and coke futures fell sharply. The Middle East conflict may affect sentiment, but has little impact on actual supply and demand. Coking coal supply may increase, and demand is improving. Coke supply is stable, and demand is expanding. Technically, they may continue to fluctuate in the medium term, and investors can pay attention to low - position buying opportunities [19]. - **Ferroalloys**: The previous trading day, manganese silicon and silicon iron futures fell. The cost of ferroalloys is rising slightly, and the supply is still in a surplus state. After a short - term price increase, investors can consider taking profits on long positions [21][22]. 3.5 Energy - **Crude Oil**: The US is willing to end the war even if the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Speculators increased their net long positions in US crude oil futures and options. US energy companies reduced the number of oil and gas rigs. The price of crude oil may be supported, but also affected by the end of the war. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines for INE crude oil [23][24]. 3.6 Chemicals - **Polyolefins**: The previous trading day, the PP and LLDPE markets declined. Supply pressure is expected to ease, but demand is weak. The market is expected to be in a high - level consolidation, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [26]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The previous trading day, synthetic rubber futures fell. The core contradiction is between cost - push and supply - demand game. The cost support is weakening, and the supply pressure is slightly relieved. The price is expected to be in a strong - side oscillation [28][29]. - **Natural Rubber**: The previous trading day, natural rubber futures fell. The core contradiction is between the impact of the Middle East conflict on cost and demand and the approaching of the domestic tapping season. The market is in a short - term multi - empty game and is expected to be in a wide - range oscillation [31]. - **PVC**: The previous trading day, PVC futures fell. The core contradiction is between the supply concern caused by the overseas conflict, the spring demand, and high inventory. The cost support is strong, and the price is expected to be in a strong - side oscillation, but the upside space is limited [33][34]. - **Urea**: The previous trading day, urea futures fell. The core contradiction is between high supply and policy ceiling. The price is expected to oscillate weakly, but the downside space is limited due to cost support and approaching demand season [36]. - **PX**: The previous trading day, PX futures fell. The PX load decreased, and the supply is expected to be tight. The price may be in a wide - range oscillation, and it is recommended to operate cautiously [38][39]. - **PTA**: The previous trading day, PTA futures fell. The PTA load increased, and the downstream polyester load decreased. The short - term multi - empty game is intense, and it is recommended to operate cautiously [40]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The previous trading day, ethylene glycol futures fell. The supply is slightly reduced, and the inventory is increasing. The demand is weak. It is necessary to be cautious in the short term and pay attention to the negotiation progress and the situation of the strait [41][42]. - **Short - Fiber**: The previous trading day, short - fiber futures fell. The supply increased, and the demand decreased. The short - term trading is based on the cost logic, and it is necessary to pay attention to the geopolitical situation, device dynamics, and downstream factory resumption progress [43]. - **Bottle Chip**: The previous trading day, bottle - chip futures fell. The supply increased, and the demand is mainly for rigid needs. The processing fee is being repaired. It is recommended to participate cautiously and pay attention to the geopolitical situation, device operation, and cost changes [44]. - **Soda Ash**: The previous trading day, soda ash futures fell. The supply is at a relatively high level, and the demand is weak. The cost is rising, but the price adjustment is limited. The market is expected to be in a stalemate [45][47]. - **Glass**: The previous trading day, glass futures fell. The production line is shrinking, and the inventory reduction is slowing down. The cost support is still there, and the market sentiment may fluctuate [48]. - **Caustic Soda**: The previous trading day, caustic soda futures fell. The supply is slightly reduced, and the inventory is not significantly reduced. The downstream demand is weak, and the spot market may face pressure [49][50]. - **Paper Pulp**: The previous trading day, paper pulp futures fell. The port inventory is increasing rapidly, and the supply is also increasing slightly. The supply - demand contradiction persists, and the inventory and weak demand put pressure on the market [51][52]. 3.7 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Lithium Carbonate**: The previous trading day, lithium carbonate futures fell. The supply is in a tight balance, and the demand in the energy - storage and power - battery sectors is improving. The inventory is decreasing, and the price has short - term support, but the short - term volatility may increase [53]. - **Copper**: The previous trading day, copper futures rose. The macro - sentiment is cautious, the mine supply is in a tight balance, and the consumption is structurally differentiated. The inventory is decreasing, and the price has support after a decline [54]. - **Aluminum**: The previous trading day, aluminum futures rose, and alumina futures fell. The ore cost is rising, the supply is tightened, and the demand is strong. The inventory is changing, and the price is expected to stabilize and rise slightly [56][57]. - **Zinc**: The previous trading day, zinc futures rose. The mine cost provides support, the demand is improving, and the inventory is decreasing. The price has repair momentum, but the upside space is limited [58]. - **Lead**: The previous trading day, lead futures fell slightly. The supply is tightened, and the demand is for rigid replenishment. The overseas inventory is high, and the domestic demand is in the off - season. The price is expected to oscillate within a range [60][61]. - **Tin**: The previous trading day, tin futures rose. The supply pressure is relieved, and the demand in the emerging fields is strong. The inventory is decreasing, and the price has support, but the overseas situation is uncertain [63]. - **Nickel**: The previous trading day, nickel futures rose slightly. The macro - situation is improving, but the policy risk in Indonesia increases. The supply and demand are complex, and the inventory is relatively high. It is necessary to pay attention to Indonesian policies and macro - events [64][65]. 3.8 Agricultural Products - **Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal**: The previous trading day, soybean oil and soybean meal futures fell. Brazil's soybean harvest is progressing well, and the US soybean planting area is lower than expected. The supply is expected to be relatively loose in the medium term. It is recommended to pay attention to long opportunities for soybean meal at low levels and stay on the sidelines for soybean oil [66][67]. - **Palm Oil**: The previous trading day, palm oil futures rose. The export data in March is strong, and Indonesia will increase the biodiesel blending ratio. The inventory is at a relatively high level. It is recommended to consider short - term long positions [68][69]. - **Rapeseed Meal and Rapeseed Oil**: The previous trading day, rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil futures showed different trends. The supply and demand situation is complex, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [71]. - **Cotton**: The previous trading day, cotton futures fluctuated. The global cotton production is expected to decrease, and the inventory is in a decreasing cycle. The domestic supply is expected to be tight in the long term, but the short - term quota issuance is negative. The price has long - term support [73][74]. - **Sugar**: The previous trading day, sugar futures fluctuated. The domestic sugar production is expected to increase, and the import volume is high. The international sugar price has support due to the impact of oil prices. The domestic sugar price has a higher bottom [75][76]. - **Apple**: The previous trading day, apple futures oscillated. The inventory is decreasing, and the demand during the Tomb - Sweeping Festival is increasing. The market is expected to be stable and strong, and it is necessary to pay attention to the weather during the flowering period [77][78]. - **Pig**: The previous trading day, pig futures fell. The supply is under pressure, the consumption is weak, and the secondary fattening support is insufficient. It is recommended to hold short positions in the far - month contracts with light positions [79]. - **Egg**: The previous trading day, egg futures fell. The egg supply is improving, but the demand may decline after the stocking period. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines [80]. - **Corn and Corn Starch**: The previous trading day, corn futures fell, and corn starch futures rose slightly. The domestic corn supply and demand are basically balanced. The demand for corn starch is improving, but the supply is abundant. It is recommended to pay attention to short - covering opportunities after the price decline [81][83]. - **Log**: The previous trading day, log futures fell. The export volume from New Zealand decreased, and the domestic inventory decreased slightly. The terminal consumption is limited, and the market is affected by the geopolitical situation [84][86].

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Through macro - fundamental and technical analysis, the report predicts the trend, resistance, and support levels of various futures contracts in April 2026 [2]. - The report also analyzes the market performance of various futures on March 31, 2026, and provides short - term and long - term trend predictions for April 1, 2026, and the whole month of April 2026 [13][18]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Macro Information and Trading Tips - The US, Iran, and other countries have expressed their stances on the end of the war. The US is seeking an agreement to end the war, and Iran is willing to end the war under certain conditions [5]. - China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dar held talks and put forward five initiatives on the situation in the Gulf and the Middle East [6]. - The central bank's monetary policy committee proposed to use various policy tools to strengthen monetary policy regulation and maintain the stable operation of the financial market [7]. - China's economic sentiment has rebounded, with the manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and comprehensive PMI output indices all returning to the expansion range [7]. - The total operating income of state - owned enterprises from January to February increased slightly year - on - year, while the total profit decreased. The asset - liability ratio increased [7]. - A number of national new regulations will be implemented from April [8]. - The Iran war may cause significant losses to the GDP of Arab countries, increase unemployment, and push more people into poverty. High - end estimates show that the GDP of some countries may shrink [8]. - The US may make a decision on NATO's future after the end of the military operation against Iran [8]. - Some Gulf countries hope that the US will continue the war against Iran, and Iran has warned against a possible US ground war [9]. - The US and Israel launched an attack on an Iranian steel plant [9]. - The Kansas Fed President warned about the impact of the Iran conflict on inflation [9]. - A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's termination of the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants was illegal and required the restoration of their status [9]. - NASA announced the countdown to the launch of the "Artemis 2" mission [10]. - The US consumer confidence index rose in March, and inflation expectations increased [10]. - The eurozone's CPI increased in March, and the European Central Bank may raise interest rates in April [10] 2. Commodity Futures - related Information - On March 31, international precious metal futures generally rose, with COMEX gold futures up 3.12% and COMEX silver futures up 6.77% [10]. - On March 31, US oil and Brent oil futures fell. The increase in US API crude oil inventories led to concerns about oversupply [11]. - The average price of regular gasoline in the US reached a nearly 4 - year high [12]. - On March 31, most London base metals rose [12]. - On March 31, the on - shore RMB against the US dollar rose, and the RMB central parity rate against the US dollar was raised [12]. - On March 31, the US dollar index fell, and most non - US currencies rose [13] 3. Futures Market Analysis and Forecast 3.1 Stock Index Futures - On March 31, the main contracts of stock index futures such as IF2606, IH2606, IC2606, and IM2606 generally showed a downward trend. They faced resistance when rebounding and had increased downward pressure in the short term [13][14][15]. - In April 2026, these contracts are expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend, with specific support and resistance levels provided [18]. - On April 1, 2026, stock index futures are expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend, with corresponding support and resistance levels [18] 3.2 Precious Metal Futures - **Gold Futures**: On March 31, the main contract AU2606 showed a slightly strong - oscillating trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a wide - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [30]. - **Silver Futures**: On March 31, the main contract AG2606 showed a strong - oscillating upward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a wide - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [38] 3.3 Base Metal Futures - **Copper Futures**: On March 31, the main contract CU2605 showed a slightly weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [42]. - **Aluminum Futures**: On March 31, the main contract AL2605 showed an oscillating upward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - wide - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [48]. - **Alumina Futures**: On March 31, the main contract AO2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, both AO2605 and AO2609 are expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [55]. - **Carbonate Lithium Futures**: On March 31, the main contract LC2605 showed a significant downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a weak - wide - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a wide - oscillating trend [56] 3.4 Building Material Futures - **Rebar Futures**: On March 31, the main contract RB2605 showed a slightly downward trend. In April 2026, both RB2605 and RB2610 are expected to be in a strong - wide - oscillating trend [63]. - **Iron Ore Futures**: On March 31, the main contract I2605 showed a downward trend. In April 2026, both I2605 and I2609 are expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, I2605 is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [65][66]. - **Coking Coal Futures**: On March 31, the main contract JM2605 showed a significant downward trend. In April 2026, both JM2605 and JM2609 are expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [72]. - **Glass Futures**: On March 31, the main contract FG605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, both FG605 and FG609 are expected to be in a weak - wide - oscillating trend [76]. - **Soda Ash Futures**: On March 31, the main contract SA605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, both SA605 and SA609 are expected to be in a weak - wide - oscillating trend [80] 3.5 Energy Futures - **Crude Oil Futures**: On March 31, the main contract SC2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend and may reach a new high. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [85]. - **Fuel Oil Futures**: On March 31, the main contract FU2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend and may reach a new high [89]. - **Asphalt Futures**: On March 31, the main contract BU2606 showed a slightly weak - oscillating trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [91] 3.6 Chemical Futures - **Linear Low - Density Polyethylene Futures**: On March 31, the main contract L2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, it is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [93]. - **Polypropylene Futures**: On March 31, the main contract PP2605 showed a downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [98][99]. - **Styrene Futures**: On March 31, the main contract EB2605 showed a downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend and may reach a new high. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [104]. - **PTA Futures**: On March 31, the main contract TA605 showed a downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [109]. - **PVC Futures**: On March 31, the main contract V2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a wide - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a wide - oscillating trend [114]. - **Methanol Futures**: On March 31, the main contract MA605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. In April 2026, the main continuous contract is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [119][120]. - **Ethylene Glycol Futures**: On March 31, the main contract EG2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a weak - oscillating trend [125]. - **Butadiene Futures**: On March 31, the main contract BR2605 showed a weak - oscillating downward trend. On April 1, 2026, it is expected to be in a strong - oscillating trend [128]

Report Overview - The report is titled "40 Key Questions in the Oil, Gas, and Shipping Markets under the Strait Blockade" and is published by the Energy and Chemicals Group of Guotai Junan Futures Research Institute on April 1, 2025 [1] 1. Crude Oil: Supply Gap and Price Projection under Strait Blockade 1.1 Supply Loss - The total pre - blockade daily export of various oil products through the Strait of Hormuz was about 20 million barrels, with crude oil accounting for about 15 million barrels. The direct loss of crude oil exports due to the blockade was 14.5 million barrels per day [7] - Even if Saudi Arabia and the UAE fully utilized their pipeline and port diversion capabilities, there was still a potential crude oil export gap of about 10.5 million barrels per day [8] 1.2 Supply Increase from Strategic Reserves and Sanction Relief - The IEA's 32 member countries released 400 million barrels of crude oil and refined oil products. The actual supply increase from the release of reserves was estimated to be up to 1.2 million barrels per day [11] - The combined floating storage of Russian and Iranian crude oil could provide a supply increase of about 1.2 million barrels per day within a month [11] 1.3 Production Shutdown - By the fourth week of the US - Iran conflict, the estimated reduction in Middle - Eastern crude oil production was about 10 million barrels per day, resulting in an 8 - million - barrel - per - day decline in March [12] 1.4 Refining Capacity Decline - As of the end of March, the global refining capacity decline was about 4.6 million barrels per day. If the blockade continued throughout April, the loss could exceed 7 million barrels per day [14] 1.5 Price Projection - Based on the Brent average price of $71 per barrel in February 2026, the report estimated the price increase under different blockade durations. For example, if the blockade lasted for 4 weeks, the Brent price could reach $78 (conservative), $82 (neutral), and $85 (optimistic) [17] 1.6 Arbitrage and Pricing - The core of the price difference between SC and international crude oil is freight, followed by product quality and regional price premiums. After the blockade, Brent and SC have decoupled from traditional Middle - Eastern Dubai/Oman medium - sour crude [18] - In the short - term, the monthly spread of crude oil was at a high level. The report recommended considering long positions in distant - month contracts such as 06, 07, and 08 [21] 1.7 Short - Selling Strategy - The report suggested short - selling Brent dec26 or the Brent main contract and holding the position for 6 - 12 months until the end of the war [22] 2. Gasoline and Diesel: Supply Evolution in the East and West under Geopolitical Impact 2.1 Gasoline Supply in Asia - Pacific before the Conflict - Asia - Pacific was the main area for global refining capacity growth. The increase in refining capacity and the change in raw material structure led to a relatively loose gasoline supply in the region [27] 2.2 Impact on Gasoline Production and Blending in Asia - Pacific after the Conflict - The interruption of Middle - Eastern crude oil exports led to a decline in refinery operations in China and potentially South Korea, resulting in a shortage of basic gasoline components [31] - The rise in crude oil and naphtha prices and export difficulties increased the cost of blending components, pushing up the price of gasoline [31] 2.3 Future Evolution of European Refineries and Gasoline Production - European refineries mainly processed light crude oil from the US and West Africa. The decline in Middle - Eastern crude oil exports might further shift them towards light crude [36] - European gasoline production was expected to bottom out and rebound after April, depending on the refinery processing volume [36] 2.4 Impact of US Production on Western Hemisphere Gasoline Supply and Demand - US refineries were less likely to reduce diesel production due to the high global diesel price and supply shortages in other regions. This might lead to a loss of about 160,000 barrels per day of gasoline production [40] 2.5 Global Diesel Price and Spread Trends - The decline in Middle - Eastern diesel exports led to a shortage of global diesel resources, with a sharp increase in spot and paper prices and a rapid decline in inventory [45] 2.6 Europe as the Focus of the Global Diesel Market - Europe had a weak diesel supply chain, with insufficient domestic production capacity and high external supply dependence, mainly on the Middle East, the US, and India [50] 2.7 US as a Supplier in the Western Hemisphere Diesel Market - The US had a potential diesel production increase of about 480,000 barrels per day, but it might not be able to fill the Middle - Eastern gap during the US gasoline consumption peak [53] 2.8 Asia - Pacific Refining Powers Filling the Middle - Eastern Diesel Gap - China, South Korea, and India were the main diesel suppliers in the Asia - Pacific market. However, China might reduce exports, South Korea's diesel yield might be compressed, and India's exports might have an upper limit [60] 3. Fuel Oil and Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil: Micro - Market Structure under Geopolitical Issues 3.1 Iran's Position and Trade Flow in the Global Fuel Oil Market - Iran was the second - largest fuel oil exporter in the Middle East, with an annual export volume of about 15 - 18 million tons, mainly high - sulfur fuel oil [66] 3.2 Impact on Production and Export of Other Countries in the Strait - The production and export of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE were affected. Saudi Arabia's exports were threatened, Iraq's export capacity was restricted, and the UAE's transshipment role in Fujairah was limited [72] 3.3 Russia and Latin America Filling the Middle - Eastern Supply Gap - Russia's high - sulfur fuel oil exports had an upward trend, but its production was limited by drone attacks and sanctions. Latin America's exports were mostly directed to the US, and high freight rates restricted its ability to supply the Asia - Pacific [77] 3.4 Asia - Pacific Low - Sulfur Market Gap - The Asia - Pacific low - sulfur market faced a supply shortage, with losses from Kuwait, Indonesia, and Brazil. However, European low - sulfur prices might provide some supply through arbitrage [78][81] 3.5 Factors Determining Domestic Low - Sulfur Production - Domestic low - sulfur production depended on the processing volume of major refineries and the yield of refined oil products. As the peak consumption season for gasoline and diesel approached, the growth of low - sulfur production might be limited [85] 3.6 Potential Expansion of Fuel Oil Demand in Shipping and Power Generation - Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East might lead to increased fuel consumption in shipping due to longer voyages and higher speeds. In the power generation sector, high - sulfur fuel oil demand in the Middle East was expected to increase seasonally [89][93] 4. LNG: Global LNG Balance under Supply Risk 4.1 Duration of Middle - Eastern LNG Supply Interruption - Qatar's supply interruption was expected to last at least until May, and Train 4&6's production reduction would continue until 2027. The supply interruption of Qatar and the UAE for one month would result in a reduction of about 6.9 million tons of LNG supply [103] 4.2 Supply - Side Balance Sheet Changes - In 2026, the global LNG production capacity growth rate was expected to decrease due to Qatar's facility losses. In the long - term, the global production capacity growth trend remained [106] 4.3 Regions with Significant Import Source Impact - Qatar's exports were mainly directed to Asia, especially China, India, South Korea, and Pakistan. South Asian countries were more dependent on Middle - Eastern imports [109] 4.4 Acceptance of High Prices by Asia - Pacific Demand Countries - Demand countries showed differentiation. South Asia and Southeast Asia had high dependence on Qatar's imports and weak infrastructure, while Northeast Asia had low short - term acceptance of high - price spot LNG [113] 4.5 Seasonal Gap after Demand Feedback - The estimated actual demand gap caused by one - month and two - month Middle - Eastern supply interruptions was 5.3 million tons and 10.6 million tons respectively. The demand gap might turn the annual balance sheet from loose to tight in 3 - 6 months [116] 4.6 Impact of European Stockpiling Demand on Annual Supply - Demand Balance - In the short - term, Europe's short - term stockpiling urgency decreased. In winter, the stockpiling demand would increase, and there was a seasonal gap during the peak summer electricity demand [119][121] 5. LPG: LPG Gap Calculation under Supply Risk 5.1 Middle - Eastern LPG Supply Reduction - The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz led to a sharp decline in Middle - Eastern LPG exports. The supply gaps of C3 and C4 were about 2 million and 1.8 million tons per month respectively [126] 5.2 US as an Alternative Supplier - The US had limited ability to increase LPG exports in the short - term due to full - capacity operation at ports, equipment breakdowns, and a mismatch in product ratios [132] 5.3 LPG Supply - Demand Gap - The chemical demand for LPG was elastic, while the combustion demand was rigid. Even considering the US's increased exports and Iran's normal exports, there was still a combustion - end gap of 400,000 - 600,000 tons per month [135] 6. Shipping: Main Shipping Market Dynamics under Middle - Eastern Geopolitical Conflicts 6.1 Strait of Hormuz Passage Tracking Indicators - In late March, the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz was significantly lower than normal, and most of the passages were outbound [138][140] 6.2 Freight Rate Trends - The freight rates of various types of ships, including crude tankers, product tankers, LPG carriers, LNG carriers, and container ships, showed different trends. Generally, the freight rates were affected by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East [146][151][158] 6.3 Ship Deployment Ratios - The east - west deployment ratio of oil tankers in the Suez Canal and the Atlantic - Pacific deployment ratio of bulk carriers changed due to the Middle - Eastern situation [167][169] 6.4 Impact on the Shipping Insurance Market - The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East led to a significant increase in war - risk insurance rates. Insurance has become a key constraint on shipping [173][174] 6.5 Container Liner Companies' Operational Adjustments - Maersk, CMA CGM, and COSCO Shipping adjusted their routes and introduced multimodal transport solutions to deal with the Middle - Eastern logistics challenges [176][177][178] 6.6 Mandeb Strait Passage Status - In 2025, the passage volume of different ship types through the Mandeb Strait declined compared to 2024. After the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, the number of crude tankers passing through the Mandeb Strait increased [179]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, recommend a bearish strategic allocation, widen the Platts north - south different oil - type spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread, and short the INE - Brent cross - regional spread [2]. - For methanol, suggest taking profits at high prices and widening the MTO profit at low prices [5]. - For urea, suggest a short - selling allocation, and expect short - term demand support when the substitution valuation reaches the extreme [8]. - For rubber, suggest flexible trading, taking profits on butadiene rubber out - of - the - money call options, starting to allocate put options, and continuing to hold the long NR main contract and short RU2609 position [14]. - For PVC, although the short - term fundamentals do not fully reflect the supply shock, the narrative logic turns to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which may offset the negative impact of the cancellation of export tax rebates [18]. - For pure benzene and styrene, due to the continuous geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [21]. - For polyethylene, wait for the marginal increase in the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and then short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract reverse spread at high prices [24]. - For polypropylene, in the short term, geopolitical conflicts dominate the market, and in the long term, the contradiction shifts from the cost side to the production mismatch [28]. - For PX, although the short - term increase is large, the valuation is expected to rise as the raw - material shortage logic further develops [30]. - For PTA, it is difficult to enter the de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is expected to be difficult to rise, but PXN may rise significantly [33]. - For ethylene glycol, the inventory is expected to decline, but the short - term increase is large, so be aware of risks [36]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE main crude oil futures closed down 22.40 yuan/barrel, a decline of 2.94%, at 740.60 yuan/barrel; high - sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 175.00 yuan/ton, a decline of 3.79%, at 4446.00 yuan/ton; low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 221.00 yuan/ton, a decline of 4.11%, at 5159.00 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Recommend a bearish strategic allocation, widen the Platts north - south different oil - type spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread, and short the INE - Brent cross - regional spread [2]. 3.2 Methanol - **Market Information**: The main contract changed by 159.00 yuan/ton, reported at 3229 yuan/ton, and the MTO profit changed by 104 yuan [4]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Suggest taking profits at high prices and widening the MTO profit at low prices [5]. 3.3 Urea - **Market Information**: In the spot market, Shandong, Henan, and Northeast China had no price changes; Hubei decreased by 10 yuan/ton; Jiangsu increased by 10 yuan/ton; Shanxi increased by 20 yuan/ton. The main futures contract changed by - 8 yuan/ton, reported at 1874 yuan/ton [7]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Suggest a short - selling allocation, and expect short - term demand support when the substitution valuation reaches the extreme [8]. 3.4 Rubber - **Market Information**: Butadiene was strong in the spot market due to import demand from Japan and South Korea. As of March 26, 2026, the operating load of all - steel tires in Shandong tire enterprises was 69.26%, up 0.04 percentage points from last week and 1.17 percentage points from the same period last year. The operating load of semi - steel tires in domestic tire enterprises was 77.10%, down 0.07 percentage points from last week and 5.52 percentage points from the same period last year. The export orders declined, and the tire inventory pressure increased. As of March 22, 2026, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1.36 million tons, a decrease of 0.4 million tons, a decline of 0.3%. The total social inventory of dark - colored rubber was 921,000 tons, an increase of 0.1%. The total social inventory of light - colored rubber was 439,000 tons, a decrease of 1% [10][12]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Suggest flexible trading, taking profits on butadiene rubber out - of - the - money call options, starting to allocate put options, and continuing to hold the long NR main contract and short RU2609 position [14]. 3.5 PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC05 contract fell 198 yuan, reported at 5353 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 5220 (- 230) yuan/ton, the basis was - 133 (- 32) yuan/ton, and the 5 - 9 spread was - 106 (+ 2) yuan/ton. The overall operating rate of PVC was 80.9%, up 0.8% month - on - month; the calcium carbide method was 85.2%, up 0.5% month - on - month; the ethylene method was 70.7%, up 1.5% month - on - month. The overall downstream operating rate was 46%, up 4.3% month - on - month. The in - plant inventory was 339,000 tons (- 27,000 tons), and the social inventory was 1.374 million tons (+ 3,000 tons) [16]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Although the short - term fundamentals do not fully reflect the supply shock, the narrative logic turns to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which may offset the negative impact of the cancellation of export tax rebates [18]. 3.6 Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost - side East China pure benzene was 8940 yuan/ton, with no change. The closing price of the pure benzene active contract was 8790 yuan/ton, with no change. The pure benzene basis was 150 yuan/ton, an increase of 272 yuan/ton. The spot price of styrene was 10750 yuan/ton, a decrease of 150 yuan/ton; the closing price of the styrene active contract was 10597 yuan/ton, a decrease of 192 yuan/ton; the basis was 153 yuan/ton, an increase of 42 yuan/ton; the BZN spread was - 49.5 yuan/ton, a decrease of 33.5 yuan/ton; the EB non - integrated plant profit was - 268.6 yuan/ton, a decrease of 230 yuan/ton; the EB consecutive 1 - consecutive 2 spread was 69 yuan/ton, a decrease of 19 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 69.95%, a decrease of 0.51%. The Jiangsu port inventory was 168,400 tons, an increase of 59,000 tons. The demand - side three - S weighted operating rate was 40.67%, a decrease of 0.27%. The PS operating rate was 51.40%, a decrease of 0.20%, the EPS operating rate was 63.27%, an increase of 2.27%, and the ABS operating rate was 62.60%, a decrease of 4.50% [20]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Due to the continuous geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [21]. 3.7 Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The closing price of the main contract was 8614 yuan/ton, a decrease of 190 yuan/ton. The spot price was 8700 yuan/ton, a decrease of 225 yuan/ton. The basis was 86 yuan/ton, a decrease of 35 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 74.57%, a decrease of 1.41% month - on - month. The production enterprise inventory was 587,900 tons, an increase of 19,600 tons month - on - month, and the trader inventory was 56,300 tons, an increase of 1,500 tons month - on - month. The downstream average operating rate was 40%, an increase of 2.41% month - on - month. The LL5 - 9 spread was 149 yuan/ton, an increase of 29 yuan/ton [23]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Wait for the marginal increase in the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and then short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract reverse spread at high prices [24]. 3.8 Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The closing price of the main contract was 9103 yuan/ton, a decrease of 166 yuan/ton. The spot price was 9300 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50 yuan/ton. The basis was 197 yuan/ton, an increase of 116 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 67.65%, a decrease of 2.72% month - on - month. The production enterprise inventory was 499,700 tons, a decrease of 96,500 tons month - on - month, the trader inventory was 177,800 tons, a decrease of 15,840 tons month - on - month, and the port inventory was 69,600 tons, a decrease of 2,300 tons month - on - month. The downstream average operating rate was 46.36%, an increase of 0.65% month - on - month. The LL - PP spread was - 489 yuan/ton, a decrease of 24 yuan/ton. The PP5 - 9 spread was 366 yuan/ton, an increase of 28 yuan/ton [27]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: In the short term, geopolitical conflicts dominate the market, and in the long term, the contradiction shifts from the cost side to the production mismatch [28]. 3.9 PX - **Market Information**: The PX05 contract fell 140 yuan, reported at 9700 yuan, and the 5 - 7 spread was 18 yuan (+ 20). The Chinese PX load was 84%, a decrease of 0.6% month - on - month; the Asian load was 72.7%, a decrease of 2.1% month - on - month. Some plants restarted or shut down. The PTA load was 81.8%, an increase of 1% month - on - month. In March, South Korea's PX exports to China were 311,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 28,000 tons. The inventory at the end of February was 4.8 million tons, an increase of 160,000 tons month - on - month. The PXN was 120 US dollars (- 11), the South Korean PX - MX was 112 US dollars (- 3), and the naphtha crack spread was 364 US dollars (- 4) [29]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Although the short - term increase is large, the valuation is expected to rise as the raw - material shortage logic further develops [30]. 3.10 PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA05 contract fell 84 yuan, reported at 6684 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread was 96 yuan (+ 4). The PTA load was 81.8%, an increase of 1% month - on - month. The downstream load was 86.8%, a decrease of 0.8% month - on - month. The social inventory on March 27 was 2.8 million tons, an increase of 69,000 tons month - on - month. The on - disk processing fee increased by 8 yuan to 321 yuan [32]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is difficult to enter the de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is expected to be difficult to rise, but PXN may rise significantly [33]. 3.11 Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG05 contract fell 141 yuan, reported at 5218 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread was 116 yuan (- 9). The ethylene glycol load was 65.8%, a decrease of 0.6% month - on - month. The downstream load was 86.8%, a decrease of 0.8% month - on - month. The import arrival forecast was 117,000 tons, and the East China departure on March 30 was 12,000 tons. The port inventory was 1.075 million tons, an increase of 36,000 tons month - on - month. The naphtha - based production profit was - 3137 yuan, the domestic ethylene - based production profit was - 2727 yuan, and the coal - based production profit was 1176 yuan. The cost - side ethylene rose to 1500 US dollars, and the Yulin pit - mouth bituminous coal powder price rebounded to 690 yuan [35]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The inventory is expected to decline, but the short - term increase is large, so be aware of risks [36].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Through macro - fundamental and technical analysis, the report predicts the trend of various futures contracts in March 2026 and on March 31, 2026. Index futures are expected to be weakly volatile, while lithium carbonate, crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, polypropylene, styrene, and ethylene glycol futures are expected to be strongly volatile [1][2]. - The report also analyzes the impact of macro - news and market conditions on the futures market, such as the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Fed's interest - rate policies, and domestic and international economic policies [5][6][7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - On March 30, 2026, the A - share market bottomed out and rebounded, with the non - ferrous metal sector surging and power stocks slumping. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.24%, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.25%, and the ChiNext Index fell 0.68%. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index fell 0.81%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index hit a new low since early April last year [14]. - The U.S. three major stock indexes closed mixed on March 30, 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.11%, the S&P 500 Index fell 0.39%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.73%. European three major stock indexes closed up across the board [15]. 3.2 Macro - news - The G7 energy ministers, finance ministers, and central bank governors held a meeting to assess the impact of the Middle East situation on the energy market, global economy, and financial stability, and were prepared to take coordinated actions if necessary [9]. - The U.S. and Iran's negotiation progress was volatile, and the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations and policy uncertainties increased, which affected the market sentiment [15]. 3.3 Futures Contracts Analysis 3.3.1 Index Futures - On March 30, 2026, the four major index futures contracts (IF2606, IH2606, IC2606, IM2606) generally showed a weakly volatile trend. In March 2026, they are expected to be weakly volatile, and on March 31, 2026, they are likely to continue this trend [11][12][13][15][16]. 3.3.2 Precious Metal Futures - Gold futures: On March 30, 2026, the gold futures main contract AU2606 oscillated upward. In March 2026, it is expected to be weakly volatile, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to oscillate and consolidate [30]. - Silver futures: On March 30, 2026, the silver futures main contract AG2606 oscillated upward. In March 2026, it is expected to be weakly volatile, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to oscillate and consolidate [38]. 3.3.3 Base Metal Futures - Copper futures: On March 30, 2026, the copper futures main contract CU2605 was weakly volatile. In March 2026, it is expected to be weakly volatile, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to be weakly volatile [42]. - Aluminum futures: On March 30, 2026, the aluminum futures main contract AL2605 oscillated upward strongly. In March 2026, it is expected to have a wide - range oscillation, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to oscillate and consolidate [46]. - Tin futures: On March 30, 2026, the tin futures main contract SN2605 oscillated upward strongly. In March 2026, it is expected to be weakly volatile, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to oscillate and consolidate [51]. 3.3.4 Energy and Chemical Futures - Crude oil futures: On March 30, 2026, the crude oil futures main contract SC2605 oscillated upward strongly. In March 2026, it is expected to be strongly volatile and may hit a new high since listing, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to be strongly volatile [85]. - Fuel oil futures: On March 30, 2026, the fuel oil futures main contract FU2605 oscillated upward strongly. In March 2026, it is expected to be strongly volatile and may hit a new high since listing, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to be strongly volatile [90]. - Asphalt futures: On March 30, 2026, the asphalt futures main contract BU2606 was weakly volatile. In March 2026, it is expected to be strongly volatile, and on March 31, 2026, it is likely to be strongly volatile [94]. - Polypropylene, linear low - density polyethylene, PTA, PVC, methanol, ethylene glycol, etc.: These futures contracts have different trends on March 30, 2026, and are generally expected to be strongly volatile in March 2026 and have corresponding trends on March 31, 2026 [99][103][112][117][121][126]. 3.3.5 Agricultural Futures - Palm oil futures: On March 30, 2026, the palm oil futures main contract P2605 oscillated upward. On March 31, 2026, it is likely to be strongly volatile [130].

Group 1 - Oil prices continue to rise, while gold and silver prices decline. Brent crude oil increased by 0.3% to $112.6 per barrel, COMEX gold fell by 1.8% to $4,492.0 per ounce, and COMEX silver dropped by 2.8% to $67.6 per ounce [1][47][54] - The S&P 500 index decreased by 2.1%, with most sectors experiencing declines. Communication services, information technology, and financials fell by 7.2%, 3.5%, and 2.1% respectively, while energy, materials, and utilities rose by 6.2%, 4.2%, and 2.9% [2][9] - Emerging market indices showed mixed results, with the South Korean Composite Index down by 5.9% and the Istanbul Stock Exchange National 30 Index down by 2.6% [2] Group 2 - The U.S. Treasury General Account (TGA) balance decreased to $837.4 billion as of March 25, 2026, with net issuance of U.S. Treasury bonds falling to $5.16 billion [65][71] - The cumulative fiscal deficit for the U.S. in 2026 reached $516 billion, lower than the $553.6 billion recorded in the same period last year. Total expenditures were $1,923.5 billion, compared to $1,835.6 billion last year [71][72] - The market anticipates a 72.4% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates unchanged in 2026, a significant increase from the previous week's 64% [101][106] Group 3 - Japan's February CPI year-on-year growth was 1.3%, down from 1.5%, with a month-on-month decline of 0.6%. Excluding policy factors, the core CPI was 1.7%, indicating stable core inflation trends [110] - The U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending March 21 were 210,000, aligning with market expectations, while continuing claims were 1.819 million, lower than the anticipated 1.848 million [116][118]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The short - term oil price will continue to oscillate at a high level under the influence of geopolitical factors. Investors should pay attention to position control. For SC2605, it is recommended to operate in the range of 755 - 785 and take a long - term wait - and - see attitude [3] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Daily Prompt - **Crude Oil 2605 Fundamentals**: The geopolitical situation is tense. Trump warns to destroy Iran's energy facilities if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. Iran attacks a Kuwaiti oil tanker. The Fed can wait and see the impact of the Iran war on the economy and inflation. The overall situation is neutral [3] - **Basis**: On March 30, the spot price of Oman crude oil was $125.36 per barrel, and that of Qatar Marine crude oil was $105.82 per barrel. The basis was 38.60 yuan/barrel, with the spot at a premium to the futures, which is bullish [3] - **Inventory**: The API crude oil inventory in the US for the week ending March 20 increased by 2.348 million barrels, contrary to the expected decrease of 1.367 million barrels. The EIA inventory for the same week increased by 6.926 million barrels, higher than the expected increase of 0.477 million barrels. The Cushing area inventory increased by 3.421 million barrels. As of March 30, the Shanghai crude oil futures inventory remained unchanged at 3.511 million barrels, which is bearish [3] - **Disk**: The 20 - day moving average is upward, and the price is above the average, which is bullish [3] - **Main Position**: As of March 24, the main position of WTI crude oil was long, with an increase in long positions. The main position of Brent crude oil was also long, but with a decrease in long positions, which is neutral [3] - **Expectation**: Trump's attitude boosts the oil price. The possibility of ground troops entering Iran is increasing. The short - term oil price will continue to oscillate at a high level. SC2605 should be operated in the range of 755 - 785, and long - term investors should wait and see [3] 3.2 Recent News - On March 31, an Iranian attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker and Trump's threat to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure led to a sharp rise in oil prices. WTI rose 3.7% to $106.70 per barrel, and Brent crude futures also rose more than 3%. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and global energy prices are soaring [5] - Trump warns to "completely destroy all Iranian power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island" if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran deems the US peace proposal "unrealistic" and fires multiple rounds of missiles at Israel. The Houthi rebels and Lebanese Hezbollah also join the war [5] - Trump may end the US military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He aims to achieve the goal of weakening the Iranian navy and missile inventory and will pressure Iran through diplomacy. If it fails, the US will ask its allies to reopen the strait [5] 3.3 Long - Short Concerns - **Bullish Factors**: The Strait of Hormuz has poor traffic conditions, and the Middle East situation is deteriorating [6] - **Bearish Factors**: Trump intends to end the war quickly, and IEA member countries may release strategic reserves. Sanctioned oil may return to the market [6] - **Market Driver**: In the short term, focus on geopolitical changes. In the long term, wait for the situation to ease before entering the market for a reversal [6] 3.4 Fundamental Data - **Futures Market**: The settlement prices of Brent crude, WTI crude, SC crude, and Oman crude all increased. The increases were 4.63, 4.16, 1.20, and 2.87 respectively, with corresponding increase rates of 4.76%, 4.61%, 0.17%, and 2.62% [7] - **Spot Market**: The prices of UK Brent Dtd, WTI, and Victory crude increased, while the prices of Oman crude and Dubai crude decreased. The increase rates were 7.05%, 4.61%, and 5.30% respectively, and the decrease rates were 100.00% and 9.10% respectively [9] - **API Inventory**: From January 2 to March 20, the API inventory showed fluctuations. For the week ending March 20, it increased by 2.348 million barrels [10] - **EIA Inventory**: From January 16 to March 20, the EIA inventory also fluctuated. For the week ending March 20, it increased by 6.926 million barrels [13] 3.5 Position Data - **WTI Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: As of March 24, the net long position was 233,620, an increase of 14,932 [17] - **Brent Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: As of March 24, the net long position was 407,125, a decrease of 21,579 [20]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The macro - economic recovery momentum needs to be strengthened, and the monetary policy is expected to remain loose. The overall market is affected by factors such as the Iranian situation, with significant uncertainties and potential for increased volatility [6][9][11]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Bond Market - **Treasury Bonds**: The previous trading day saw a full - line increase in treasury bond futures. Given the current relatively low treasury bond yields, a stable economic recovery in China, rising core inflation, and potential for domestic demand policies, the market is expected to face some pressure, and caution is advised [5][6]. Stock Index Futures - **Stock Index**: The previous trading day witnessed mixed performance in stock index futures. Although the domestic economy is stable, the recovery momentum is weak, and corporate profit growth is at a low level. However, domestic asset valuations are low, the economy has resilience, the policy environment is favorable, and there is potential for anti - "involution" and domestic demand expansion policies. Due to the high uncertainty of the Iranian situation, market volatility is expected to increase significantly, and it is advisable to stay on the sidelines [8][9]. Precious Metals - **Precious Metals**: The previous trading day saw increases in gold and silver futures. Given the complex global trade and financial environment, the "de - globalization" and "de - dollarization" trends, and central banks' gold purchases, the long - term logic for precious metals remains strong. However, due to significant previous price increases and the uncertainty of the Iranian situation, market volatility is expected to increase, and it is advisable to stay on the sidelines [11]. Steel and Iron Ore - **Steel (Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil)**: The previous trading day, rebar and hot - rolled coil futures showed sideways movements. The Middle East geopolitical conflict may affect futures prices sentimentally, but has little impact on the actual supply - demand pattern. In the medium term, prices are determined by industry supply - demand. Rebar demand is on a decline, but the supply pressure has eased, and inventory pressure is low. Prices may rebound but with limited space. The situation for hot - rolled coil is similar. Investors can look for low - position long - entry opportunities and manage positions carefully [13][14]. - **Iron Ore**: The previous trading day, iron ore futures showed sideways movements. The Middle East geopolitical conflict may affect futures prices sentimentally, but has little impact on the actual supply - demand pattern. The daily output of molten iron may continue to rise, which is positive for prices, but the supply is also increasing, and the inventory is at a high level. Prices may rebound in the short term. Investors can look for low - position long - entry opportunities and manage positions carefully [16]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The previous trading day, coking coal and coke futures showed sideways movements. The Middle East geopolitical conflict may affect futures prices sentimentally, but has little impact on the actual supply - demand pattern. Coking coal supply may increase, while demand is rising. Coke supply is stable, and demand is expanding. Prices may continue to be strong in the short term. Investors can look for low - position long - entry opportunities and manage positions carefully [18]. Ferroalloys - **Ferroalloys**: The previous trading day, manganese silicon and silicon iron futures rose. The cost of ferroalloys is rising slightly, and production is at a low level, with weak demand and continued surplus pressure. After a short - term price increase, investors can consider taking profits on long positions [20][21]. Energy - **Crude Oil**: The previous trading day, INE crude oil rose and then fell. Speculators increased their net long positions in US crude oil futures and options. US energy companies reduced the number of oil and gas rigs. The situation of the US - Iran negotiation is complex, and crude oil prices are expected to fluctuate widely during the negotiation period. It is advisable to stay on the sidelines for INE crude oil [22][23][24]. - **Polyolefins**: The previous trading day, the PP market in Hangzhou mostly reported higher prices, and the LLDPE price in Yuyao rose. Future supply pressure is expected to ease, but downstream demand growth is expected to slow, and the market trend is unclear. It is advisable to stay on the sidelines [26]. Rubber - **Synthetic Rubber**: The previous trading day, synthetic rubber futures fell. The core contradiction lies in the cost - push and supply - demand game. Cost support is still there but weakening, supply pressure has eased slightly, and demand has recovered. The market is expected to be strongly volatile [28][29][30]. - **Natural Rubber**: The previous trading day, natural rubber futures rose. The core contradiction is the game between the increase in synthetic rubber cost and natural rubber substitution demand due to the Middle East geopolitical conflict and the approaching domestic production season and slow demand recovery. The market is expected to fluctuate widely [31][32]. Chemicals - **PVC**: The previous trading day, PVC futures fell. The core contradiction is the game between overseas geopolitical conflicts, domestic spring demand, and high inventory. Cost support is strong in the short term, and prices are expected to be strongly volatile, but the upside is limited by high inventory [33][34][35]. - **Urea**: The previous trading day, urea futures rose. The core contradiction is the game between high supply and policy - imposed price ceilings. Prices are expected to fluctuate weakly, but the downside is limited due to cost support and the approaching demand peak season [36][37]. - **PX**: The previous trading day, PX futures rose. PX factories have reduced their loads due to concerns about raw material supply. The short - term PX price may fluctuate widely, and cautious operation is recommended [38][39]. - **PTA**: The previous trading day, PTA futures fell. More PTA plants have restarted, and downstream filament factories have increased their production cuts. The short - term market is in a multi - empty game, and cautious operation is recommended [40]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The previous trading day, ethylene glycol futures rose. Due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, supply from the Persian Gulf may decline, and prices may be more volatile. However, the geopolitical situation is still uncertain, and cautious attention is needed [41][42]. - **Short - Fiber**: The previous trading day, short - fiber futures rose. Supply has increased, and terminal demand has declined. The short - term market is mainly driven by cost, and attention should be paid to geopolitical developments, plant operations, and downstream factory resumption [43]. - **Bottle Chips**: The previous trading day, bottle - chip futures rose. The supply - demand fundamentals have not changed much, and the processing fee has been continuously repaired. Given the changing Middle East situation, cautious participation is recommended [44][45]. Building Materials - **Soda Ash**: The previous trading day, soda ash futures fell. Supply is at a relatively high level, and demand is weak. Cost support is expected to be suppressed by the actual fundamentals, and the price adjustment range is limited. The market is expected to be in a stalemate [46][47]. - **Glass**: The previous trading day, glass futures rose. The production line is shrinking, inventory removal is slowing down, and cost support is still there. The market sentiment is expected to fluctuate [48]. - **Caustic Soda**: The previous trading day, caustic soda futures fell. Supply has decreased slightly, and inventory has not been significantly removed. The export price of high - grade caustic soda has risen strongly, and attention should be paid to changes in procurement prices and factory inventory [49][50]. Pulp - **Paper Pulp**: The previous trading day, paper pulp futures rose. Port inventory has increased rapidly, and domestic supply has also increased slightly. Inventory accumulation and weak demand restrict the rebound height [51][52]. Metals - **Copper**: The previous trading day, copper futures fell. Macro - sentiment fluctuations are the key to short - term price movements. The mine supply is in a tight balance, and the consumption is structurally differentiated. The domestic inventory is in the process of reduction, and the price downside is limited [54][55]. - **Aluminum**: The previous trading day, aluminum futures rose, and alumina futures fell. The supply of alumina is tightened, and the electrolytic aluminum supply is affected by geopolitical conflicts. Demand is strong, and the price is expected to stabilize and rise slightly [56][57]. - **Zinc**: The previous trading day, zinc futures rose. The mining cost provides support, and the demand has recovered slightly, but the real - estate demand is weak. The inventory is decreasing, and the price rebound space is limited [58][59]. - **Lead**: The previous trading day, lead futures rose. The supply of recycled lead is tightened, and the demand for batteries has increased, but the overseas inventory is high, and the domestic demand in the off - season is weak. The price is expected to fluctuate within a range [60][61][62]. - **Tin**: The previous trading day, tin futures rose. The geopolitical situation affects the market risk sentiment. The supply tightness has eased, and the demand is complex. The inventory is decreasing, and the price has support, but attention should be paid to risk control [63]. - **Nickel**: The previous trading day, nickel futures rose. The Indonesian policy has changed, and the nickel ore supply is expected to be tight, but the stainless - steel demand is weak, and the refined nickel is in surplus. Attention should be paid to Indonesian policies and macro - events [64][65]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal**: The previous trading day, soybean meal and soybean oil futures rose. Brazilian soybeans are expected to have a good harvest, and the US soybean planting area is awaited. The short - term supply of soybeans may be tight, and the medium - term supply is expected to be loose. It is advisable to stay on the sidelines [66][67]. - **Palm Oil**: The previous trading day, palm oil futures rose. Indonesia plans to promote the B50 biodiesel project, and the export volume has increased. The inventory is in the middle - high level in the past 7 years. Short - term long - entry can be considered [68][69][70]. - **Rapeseed Meal and Rapeseed Oil**: The previous trading day, rapeseed futures rose. The vegetable oil market is supported by the rising crude oil price. The inventory of rapeseed and rapeseed meal is decreasing, and the inventory of rapeseed oil is increasing. It is advisable to stay on the sidelines [71][72]. - **Cotton**: The previous trading day, domestic cotton futures showed sideways movements, and overseas cotton futures rose. The global cotton production is expected to decrease, and the inventory is in the process of reduction. The domestic supply is expected to be tight in the long - term, but the short - term supply pressure is relieved by the quota issuance. The long - term cotton price is expected to rise after a decline [73][74][75]. - **Sugar**: The previous trading day, domestic sugar futures rose and then fell, and overseas sugar futures also showed a similar trend. The overseas sugar price has support due to the Indian production shortfall and the change in Brazilian sugar - making ratio. The domestic sugar supply is sufficient, but the long - term price bottom has risen [76][77]. - **Apple**: The previous trading day, apple futures showed sideways movements. It is now the Tomb - Sweeping Festival stocking period, and attention should be paid to the weather during the apple - flowering period. The market is expected to be stable and strong [78]. - **Pig**: The previous trading day, pig futures rose. The northern market is expected to adjust slightly, and the southern market is expected to be in a stalemate. The supply pressure is large, and short - position rolling and light - position holding can be considered [79][80]. - **Egg**: The previous trading day, egg futures fell. The egg supply has improved, and the supply structure of large and small eggs is differentiated. It is advisable to stay on the sidelines [81]. - **Corn and Corn Starch**: The previous trading day, corn and corn - starch futures fell. The domestic corn supply and demand are basically balanced, and the wheat substitution effect may strengthen. The corn - starch demand has recovered slightly, but the inventory is high. For a significant price increase, attention can be paid to the out - of - the - money put options of the forward contract [82][83]. - **Log**: The previous trading day, log futures rose. The New Zealand log supply may shrink, and the domestic inventory is decreasing. The domestic demand is weak, and the overseas demand is strong. The market is affected by the geopolitical conflict [84][85][86].