[Silicon Metal Futures Center Shifted Higher with Increased Enterprise Shipments; Heavy Wait-and-See Sentiment in Polysilicon Market]: In the futures market, the most-traded contract trended stronger during the week, with the SI2609 contract center at 8700-8800 yuan/mt and the highest point touching above 8,900 yuan/mt. Driven by macro factors and news, futures rose, boosting silicon producers' shipment sentiment, and silicon enterprises' shipments to trading firms engaging in both spot and futures market increased. On the fundamentals side, silicon metal supply and demand were in tight balance in April, and the supply-demand structure is not expected to see major adjustments in May. Facing the pressure of increased supply during the rainy season in Sichuan and Yunnan from June to July, the market outlook leaned toward caution. On the cost side, raw material prices remained firm. With upside in silicon metal prices capped and downside supported by costs, the price fluctuation range was narrow.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Silicon metal: Yesterday, SMM east China oxygen-blown #553 silicon was at 9,000-9,200 yuan/mt, and #441 silicon was at 9,200-9,400 yuan/mt. Pre-holiday downstream procurement saw strong sentiment to push for lower prices. Some suppliers made minor concessions on transactions, while most maintained stable quotes. Supply and demand remained weak, and the market was in a stagnant consolidation. Polysilicon: N-type recharging polysilicon was quoted at 34-36.3 yuan/kg. Polysilicon prices were relatively stable this week overall, with extremely limited order signing in the market. Crystal pulling plants had no significant procurement demand for the time being. Related meetings concluded, with some results falling short of expectations, and wait-and-see sentiment in the market increased.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Minutes: Polysilicon Prices Generally Stable, Module Production Schedules Expected to Rise] Over the weekend, N-type recharging polysilicon was quoted at 34.1-36.5 yuan/kg. Weekend market prices remained temporarily stable. In the earlier period, frequent industry meetings were held, with results presenting a mix of bearish and bullish signals. Parties held divergent views, wait-and-see sentiment increased, and prices remained temporarily stable.

[SMM Silicone Weekly Review: Silicone DMC Prices Continued to Rise, Market Trading Pace Driven by Rigid Demand] Spot silicone DMC in China was mainly traded at 14,700-14,800 yuan/mt this week, with the weekly average transaction price up 100 yuan/mt WoW. The sustained price increase in this round was driven not only by earlier raw material cost rises but also by tightening industry supply, which further constrained spot cargo circulation in the market and pushed prices higher.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Summary] Silicon metal: Spot silicon metal prices remained stagnant this week. SMM east China oxygen-blown #553 silicon was at 9,000-9,200 yuan/mt, and #441 silicon was at 9,200-9,400 yuan/mt. Silicon metal futures prices fluctuated around 8,700 yuan/mt. With absolute prices on the high side, downstream players mainly digested inventories, and new order transactions were sluggish. Supply and demand were largely balanced, and prices remained in a stagnant consolidation. Polysilicon: N-type recharging polysilicon was quoted at 34.1-36 yuan/kg. Polysilicon prices were relatively stable overall this week. Orders were signed both in the preceding period and this week. Industry conferences continued to be held this week, coupled with wild swings in futures, and wait-and-see sentiment in the market gradually increased.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Meeting Minutes: Polysilicon Order Signing Increased Significantly, Module Prices Rose Slightly] Over the weekend, N-type recharging polysilicon was quoted at 34-36 yuan/kg. Weekend market prices remained temporarily stable. Currently, the market is approaching lows, and frequent meetings are being held, providing some support for prices. However, downstream players are resistant to high-priced resources, and wait-and-see sentiment has re-emerged in the market.