Caixin Futures Energy and Chemical Market View: Crude Oil Fluctuates at High Levels, Focus on the Iran Situation

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⑴ Crude Oil: High volatility at elevated levels, closely monitoring developments in Iran. Iran's new leader has made tough statements, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and that new fronts may be opened if necessary. Attacks on Middle Eastern infrastructure and oil facilities are increasing, combined with production cuts by Middle Eastern countries, keeping the situation tense. Considering that supply reductions from oil-producing countries are unlikely to recover in the short term, prices are expected to remain strong and fluctuate at high levels. ⑵ Fuel Oil: Fluctuating with a strong bias. Attacks on Middle Eastern infrastructure and oil facilities are increasing, and Middle Eastern oil-producing countries are cutting production. Domestic high-sulfur fuel oil has a high dependency on imports, with Iranian high-sulfur fuel oil accounting for 20% of domestic imports. The supply gap is unlikely to recover in the short term, so prices are expected to remain strong and fluctuate at high levels. ⑶ Glass: Fluctuating. Some companies in Shahe have raised prices for small panels, and transactions are acceptable. Inventory declined week-on-week, supply remains low, and the peak season expectation of "golden March and silver April" supports prices, which are expected to fluctuate widely. ⑷ Soda Ash: Bearish. The market remains stable with some fluctuations, and transaction sentiment is average. Downstream demand is lukewarm, with replenishment as needed. Although energy costs provide some support, mid-term supply remains high, driving forces are weak, and prices are expected to fluctuate widely with a weak bias. ⑸ Caustic Soda: Wide fluctuations, short-term bullish. Main downstream delivery volumes have decreased, export orders provide support, and Shandong liquid caustic soda prices continue to rise. Tight raw material supply has led related companies to reduce loads, and overseas plant shutdowns are favorable for exports, so the short-term outlook is bullish. ⑹ Methanol: High volatility at elevated levels, wide fluctuations with a strong bias. Domestic spot prices continue to be strong. Port inventories are decreasing, and arrivals this week are at low levels. Geopolitical conflicts have delayed and reduced methanol imports, and the international situation remains unstable, so methanol continues to show wide fluctuations.

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Correction to point 4: The market capitalization should be approximately $39 billion for Chipotle, not Starbucks. On October 8 — Starbucks (SBUX.O) shares fell by as much as 6.66%, trading at $87.35. The Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that the company had explored the possibility of acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N) (link). The report stated that the progress of the potential acquisition remains unclear. Chipotle (CMG) has a market capitalization of about $39 billion. Chipotle (CMG) shares once surged by as much as 8.55% to $33.40. Chipotle did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. As of the previous trading day's close, SBUX shares were up about 10% year-to-date, while CMG shares had fallen by 12% over the same period. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automatically translates its reports into several other languages. Since automated translations may contain errors or lack necessary context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translation texts and provides them solely for the convenience of readers. Reuters accepts no liability for any damage or losses resulting from the use of the automated translation function.)

路透社•2026/10/08 17:26

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路透社•2026/10/08 17:06

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