August 14 news
On August 14, 2026, the methanol market showed a strong consolidation. The 5-day average difference decreased, while the 10-day and 20-day average differences increased. In the spot market, companies such as Yizhou Technology, Mingquan in Shandong, and the Shandong Alliance raised their quotations, leading to higher methanol prices in the Shandong region. The auction price of Yulin Yankuang also increased, with stable operations of the enterprises' facilities. However, in the international market, prices in most regions fell, resulting in a strong consolidation trend under the interplay of bullish and bearish factors.
1. Average Difference Change Table
2. Signal Status Determination
Consolidation (symbol combination: (-, +, +), corresponding to strong consolidation—slightly bullish)
3. Trend Direction Conclusion
Volatility (strong consolidation with a slight bullish bias). Reason: The directions of change in the three moving averages are not entirely consistent, forming a combination of (-, +, +). On the spot market, companies such as Yizhou Technology in China, Mingquan in Shandong, and Shandong Alliance have raised their quotes, driving up methanol prices in the Shandong region. At the Yulin Yan Coal auction, winning bid prices also increased, and plant operations remain stable. However, in most regions of the overseas market, prices have fallen. Amidst a mix of bullish and bearish factors, the market is exhibiting a strong consolidation trend.
4. Position and Spatial Reference
Over a 60-day and 3-month period, prices are at low levels with limited room for further decline; over a 1-year period, prices are at mid-to-low levels and exhibit some support for potential upward movement.
5. Trend Chart Display
6. Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
