January 12th News: On January 9th, the closing price of para-xylene (PX) in the U.S. market rose by $6 per ton, settling at $943–953 per ton FOB U.S. Gulf. Chempricehub’s analysis of PX, with a long-short score of 1, provides the following reasoning: On January 9th, the spot market price of para-xylene (PX) in the U.S. increased by $6 per ton to $943–953 per ton FOB U.S. Gulf, representing a gain of approximately 0.6%. This indicates an improvement in the international supply-demand balance, likely driven by increased demand or short-term supply tightening. This development constitutes a moderate positive factor (+1) for PX spot prices, boosting activity in spot transactions. Considering the PX futures market (taking the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange 2603 contract as an example, with a settlement price of 7,198 yuan per ton, down 44 yuan), the rise in spot prices typically provides a supportive signal for futures markets. Although current futures performance remains weak, the positive momentum in the spot market may guide a future recovery in futures prices, particularly exerting upward pressure on the main contract. Overall, the assessment points to a moderate positive outlook, and it is recommended to monitor subsequent price fluctuations driven by changes in demand.