January 6th News — On Monday (January 5th), the Asian butadiene market closed with an increase of $10/ton: South Korea FOB was quoted at $935–943/ton, while China CFR was quoted at $970–978/ton. Chempricehub's analysis of butadiene, with a long-short score of +1.5: Spot prices of butadiene in the Asian market rose by $10/ton (South Korea FOB $935–943/ton, China CFR $970–978/ton), indicating tight supply or strengthening demand, which directly drove up spot costs. This is favorable for butadiene rubber futures prices, as butadiene is a key raw material, and rising costs will support upward movement in futures. Combined with butadiene rubber futures data (e.g., contract 2602 closing at ¥11,830/ton, up ¥170; contract 2603 closing at ¥11,855/ton, up ¥175), changes in open interest reflect active market conditions and strengthening bullish sentiment, with futures prices expected to continue rising. The score of +1.5 reflects a relatively strong positive impact, though the increase is moderate and not yet at a significant level.