By mid-October, soda ash production facilities that had previously undergone maintenance began to resume operations, leading to a recovery in operating rates from their earlier

In September, rebar futures prices retreated from their highs; the benchmark contract fell from a peak of 3,203 RMB/ton to 3,070 RMB/ton, erasing most of

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies remain tight, with prices staying persistently high—a trend that is fueling a resurgence in coal demand. Although many nations

High Industrial Inventories and Slow Depletion of Old-Crop Sugar Following an increase in production during the previous crushing season, industrial sugar inventories in Guangxi and Yunnan

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on October 14, China’s total imports of natural and synthetic rubber (including latex)

On Wednesday, data released by the American Petroleum Institute (API) showed a decline in U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories for the previous week, while

Price trend According to the data monitoring system of SunSirs, the market price for n-propanol in Shandong province was 7,850 RMB/ton on October 14. This represents

Phthalic anhydride prices rose after the holiday According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, the quoted price for ortho-xylene-based phthalic anhydride stood at 10,633.33

Drivers of the Recent Rally Deep losses in the poultry sector throughout 2025 led farmers to significantly cut back on chick placements, resulting in a low

Market Trend: Over the past week (October 7–13), the PA6 spot market has trended upward. According to SunSirs monitoring, the benchmark price for PA6 rose

The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its latest monthly oil market report, indicates that global diesel markets are facing intensifying supply constraints and declining inventories—a

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In September 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 5.0% year-on-year and 1.2% month-on-month.

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In September 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 5.0% year-on-year and 1.2% month-on-month.

On October 14, Rio Tinto released its production and sales report for the third quarter. Both copper and iron ore production increased year-on-year, and the

Current Agricultural Situation Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs dispatch: The national autumn grain harvest progress has exceeded 60%, with over 70% in the Huang-Huai-Hai and

At present, global energy supplies remain under sustained pressure, with multiple risks coming to a head. On the 13th (local time), Yemeni oil facilities were

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In September 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 5.0% year-on-year and 1.2% month-on-month.

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In September 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 5.0% year-on-year and 1.2% month-on-month.

Month-on-Month +1.2%: A Seasonal Boost from Pre-Holiday Stocking In September, demand for slaughter increased marginally, driven by preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, as

I. Market Review Over the past week (October 7–13), spot prices for PA66 remained stagnant, moving sideways. The benchmark spot price tracked by SunSirs held steady