Core Viewpoint - The glass futures market has experienced a "first decline then rise" trend since October, with ongoing battles between "weak reality" and "strong expectations" impacting market sentiment [1] Group 1: Market Performance - After the National Day holiday, the main glass futures contract (2601) fell from a high of 1233 yuan/ton to 1072 yuan/ton by October 22, a decline of 15.02%, reflecting strong pessimism in the market [1] - Following the low point on October 22, the glass futures market entered a phase of bottom consolidation, with the contract closing at 1127 yuan/ton on October 29, a 5.13% increase from the previous low [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Post-holiday, glass production and sales data remained weak, with inventory accumulation exceeding market expectations, leading to pressure on the spot market [1] - Recent improvements in glass production and sales data, with sales rates exceeding 100% on October 28, have provided fundamental support for the futures market rebound [2] Group 3: Influencing Factors - The rebound in glass prices is driven by a combination of real market factors, policy expectations, and cost support, with recent price reductions stimulating demand and improving sales rates [2] - The upcoming glass industry symposium has heightened expectations for policy support, while the "14th Five-Year Plan" aims to enhance the competitiveness of traditional industries, further boosting market confidence [2] Group 4: Price Outlook - Analysts express differing views on whether glass prices have bottomed out, with some suggesting that the current market dynamics are still characterized by "weak reality" and "strong expectations" [3] - The potential for a year-end rush in demand and the effectiveness of capacity exit driven by policy or market forces are critical factors to monitor for future price movements [4]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an overall investment rating for the industry but highlights various sectors with their respective valuation metrics [1][2]. Core Insights - The report tracks A-share valuations and industry sentiment, indicating that the overall market is experiencing varied valuation levels across different indices and sectors [1][2]. - Key sectors such as real estate, steel, and IT services are noted for their high PE ratios, suggesting potential overvaluation, while white goods are highlighted as undervalued [1][2]. Valuation Comparisons - The report provides a detailed comparison of PE and PB ratios across major indices, with the CSI All Share (excluding ST) PE at 21.3x and PB at 1.8x, indicating historical percentiles of 79% and 39% respectively [1][4][5]. - The report identifies industries with PE ratios above the historical 85th percentile, including real estate, steel, and IT services, while white goods are noted for being below the 15th percentile [1][7]. Industry Sentiment Tracking - **New Energy**: The report notes a slight decline in downstream prices for photovoltaic products, while upstream polysilicon prices have increased by 6.3%. The demand for lithium materials remains strong due to stable orders in the traditional peak season [1][2]. - **Real Estate Chain**: Steel prices have decreased, with rebar prices down by 1.7% and iron ore prices down by 1.4%. Cement prices are also under pressure due to insufficient demand [2]. - **Consumer Goods**: Pork prices have seen a slight decline, while liquor prices have stabilized. Agricultural products like corn and wheat have mixed price movements [2]. - **Midstream Manufacturing**: Excavator sales have increased by 25.4% year-on-year, driven by infrastructure projects and equipment upgrades. Heavy truck sales have surged by 82.9% year-on-year, reflecting strong demand [2]. - **Cyclical Industries**: The report highlights fluctuations in metal prices due to geopolitical tensions and economic concerns, with precious metals seeing significant price increases [2]. Key Industry Valuations - The report lists specific industry valuations, with real estate at a PE of 120.0 and a PB of 16.6, indicating a high valuation relative to historical norms. In contrast, the white goods sector has a PE of 10.4, suggesting it is undervalued [1][7].

Group 1: Glass Market Dynamics - The glass market is currently facing challenges with a slowdown in supply-demand recovery, despite the typical demand-driven period in summer and autumn and the effectiveness of domestic consumption support policies [1] - Short-term inventory rebound is putting pressure on supply-demand digestion, making market trends more complex due to intertwining policy expectations and short-term consumption drivers [1] - In July and August, domestic glass prices showed a trend of rising first and then falling, with July's rapid price rebound driven by policy expectations not translating into significant improvements in the actual fundamentals [5] Group 2: Soda Ash Market Dynamics - The soda ash market is showing positive signs with a trend towards recovery after short-term adjustments from both supply and demand sides, as indicated by a two-week decline in inventory [3] - In August, the market shifted focus from expectations to reality, with spot prices falling leading to a contraction in supply, increased factory maintenance, and a decrease in industry operating rates [3][5] - As of last week, soda ash production enterprise inventory decreased by approximately 150,000 tons compared to peak levels, laying a good foundation for the consumption season in September [3]

1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The glass futures market is expected to maintain a volatile pattern in the short - term, with a tug - of - war between weak reality and policy expectations. Mid - term directional breakthroughs depend on the actual implementation of capacity - clearing policies and the substantial recovery of demand during the traditional peak seasons of "Golden September and Silver October". The market's kinetic energy conversion depends on inventory reduction rates and the pace of macro - level positive news realization [14] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market 3.1.1 Contract Quotes - On August 13, 2025, the FG2601 glass futures contract oscillated around the moving average during the night and early sessions. In the afternoon, short - sellers gained the upper hand, pushing the price down to the daily low and closing with a negative line. The price dropped by 19 yuan/ton, a 1.54% decline, and closed at 1214 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 2.2177 million lots, and the open interest was 1.0237 million lots [2] 3.1.2 Variety Prices - All 12 glass futures contracts closed lower. The total open interest of the variety was 1.8795 million lots, a decrease of 59,402 lots from the previous trading day. The open interest of the active contract FG2601 increased by 88,800 lots [5] 3.1.3 Related Quotes - On the day, put options on glass outperformed call options [8] 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of glass continued to be weak. Prices in Northeast China remained stable, while prices in other regions were under pressure and declined [10] 3.3 Influencing Factors 3.3.1 Supply - Demand Factors - Supply side: The daily melting volume of float glass in production reached 159,600 tons, a 0.38% increase month - on - month. The operating rate was 75.34%, and the capacity utilization rate was 79.78%. The weekly output increased by 0.16% to 1.117 million tons. In August, there were 2 cold - repaired and 2 restarted production lines, with capacity remaining basically unchanged. Demand side: The demand for real - estate completion did not improve. Deep - processing enterprises faced difficulties in collecting funds, and new orders decreased year - on - year. They mainly focused on consuming raw - sheet inventories [11] 3.3.2 Inventory Analysis - The overall inventory of glass enterprises increased from a downward trend. It rose by 2.348 million weight boxes, a 3.95% increase, reaching a total of 61.847 million weight boxes. Inventories of glass enterprises in all regions increased [13]

Core Viewpoint - The glass futures market experienced a downward trend this week, with the main contract price dropping by 121 yuan/ton, while the spot market initially rose before stabilizing, resulting in an average weekly price increase of 36 yuan/ton compared to the previous week [2]. Supply Side - The industry saw slight adjustments in operating rates and production due to the ignition of previously idled production lines, with inventory decreasing by 3.87% from last week, indicating ongoing destocking but at a reduced pace [2]. Demand Side - Some manufacturers adjusted their pricing, which provided some market support; however, the enthusiasm for procurement from downstream sectors has waned compared to earlier periods, leading to a slight decline in market transaction focus as the weekend approached [3]. Technical Analysis - The glass 09 contract experienced significant declines, with a weekly closing price down 260 yuan/ton, a decrease of 19.1%, effectively reversing all gains from the previous week. The trading volume saw a substantial reduction, indicating a rapid exit of capital following the price drop, and open interest sharply decreased, reflecting a strong wait-and-see sentiment in the market [4]. - The technical indicators show a complete bearish arrangement, with prices consistently breaking through key support levels and operating along the lower Bollinger Band, suggesting a strong downward trend [4]. Market Outlook - On the fundamental side, supply-demand imbalances have been somewhat alleviated, with some manufacturers still planning price increases; however, after a phase of inventory replenishment, companies are primarily focused on digesting existing stock, with market demand driven mainly by essential purchases [4]. - Technically, the market exhibits characteristics of a confirmed bearish trend, with concerns over low demand and high supply potentially exerting long-term pressure. Without clear favorable policies, the market is unlikely to reverse its weak trend, with attention needed on the effectiveness of the 1100 yuan/ton support level [4].

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 19.8 times, at the historical 79th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 33.9 times, at the historical 18th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 139.8 times, at the historical 99th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Power Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense, and Aviation [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - The Shipping and Port industry has both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - The price of polysilicon futures has risen by 8.2% to above 45,000 yuan, indicating a recovery in the market [2] - Battery cell prices increased by 7.7%, while prices for silicon wafers remained stable [2] Real Estate Chain - The price of rebar increased by 1.0%, while iron ore prices rose by 3.2% [2] - The national sales area of commercial housing decreased by 3.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Consumption - The average price of live pigs decreased by 3.6%, while the wholesale price of pork increased by 0.3% [3] - Retail sales grew by 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with June's growth down to 4.8% [3] Midstream Manufacturing - Manufacturing investment grew by 7.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while narrow infrastructure investment grew by 4.6% [3] - The production of industrial robots increased by 35.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Technology TMT - The production of integrated circuits increased by 8.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Cyclicals - The price of Brent crude oil futures fell by 2.0% to $69.23 per barrel [3] - The Baltic Dry Index rose by 23.4%, reaching its highest level since September 2024 [3]

Core Viewpoint - Glass futures have shown a slight upward trend, with the main contract reaching a peak of 1021.00 yuan and closing at 1007.00 yuan, reflecting a 1.31% increase [1] Group 1: Market Analysis - New Century Futures indicates that glass prices are experiencing low-level fluctuations, with no substantial positive factors in the fundamentals. The current weak trend in glass spot prices is expected to continue, with daily melting volume dropping below 156,000 tons in the short term due to both production line ignition and shutdown [2] - Hualian Futures notes that the glass market is in a demand off-season, with companies reducing prices to stimulate sales. Inventory levels are slightly fluctuating at high levels, and the short-term supply-demand balance is unlikely to improve, leading to continued downward pressure on glass prices [3] - Zhonghui Futures highlights a significant decline in real estate completions from January to May, with a 5% decrease in downstream processing orders in mid-June compared to historical levels. The overall glass demand is expected to remain weak, with continued inventory accumulation upstream and a lack of significant drivers for price recovery [3] Group 2: Production and Inventory - New Century Futures reports that the total inventory of float glass among sample enterprises remains high compared to the same period in the past two years, indicating significant inventory pressure [2] - Hualian Futures mentions that one production line has been shut down, leading to a slight decrease in operating rates, while inventory levels have increased slightly in most regions, except for slight reductions in Central and Eastern China [3] - Zhonghui Futures states that the current production and daily melting volume are experiencing low-level fluctuations, with costs decreasing and market prices below production costs, indicating a low valuation despite weak fundamentals [3]

Group 1: Urea Market - Urea futures prices experienced wide fluctuations, closing at 1897 CNY/ton, a slight increase of 0.32% [1] - Urea supply decreased with a daily production of 192,800 tons, down by 980 tons from the previous day [1] - The overall production and sales rate in major regions was 42%, showing a day-on-day decline [1] Group 2: Soda Ash Market - Soda ash futures prices opened high but weakened, closing at 1291 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.84% [1] - The industry operating rate fell to 75.45%, with ongoing maintenance plans expected to further reduce supply [1] - Demand remained stable but cautious, with downstream purchasing activity being low [1] Group 3: Glass Market - Glass futures prices declined, closing at 1016 CNY/ton, down 1.93% [1] - The average price of float glass in the domestic market was 1267 CNY/ton, a decrease of 3 CNY from the previous day [1] - The industry maintained a daily melting capacity of 155,800 tons, with manufacturers focusing on sales to avoid high inventory levels [1]