December 31 — On December 30, the closing price of para-xylene (PX) in the U.S. market rose by $2 per ton, reaching $946–956 per ton FOB U.S. Gulf. Chempricehub’s analysis of PX gives a bullish-bearish score of 1. The increase of $2 per ton in U.S. PX spot prices to $946–956 per ton FOB indicates stronger regional demand or tighter supply, which is favorable for the spot market. Considering data from the main PX futures contract (e.g., the settlement price of the 2605 contract at 7,340 yuan per ton, unchanged), the rise in spot prices may drive expectations of an upward trend in futures prices. However, the increase is limited, and changes in futures market open interest reflect some cautious sentiment, leading to a rating of generally positive.