Benzene most-active futures contract hit the daily limit, down 5.99% at 7,359 yuan/ton; polypropylene (PP) monthly-average most-active contract hit the daily limit, down 5.99% at 8,207 yuan/ton.

Iranian media reported Iran’s chief of the general staff and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force commander inspected a new IRGC “missile city.” During the visit the chief unveiled a new secret weapon and reviewed the Aerospace Force’s latest capabilities and combat readiness.

France's top trade official said that despite Republican setbacks in last week's US midterms, President Trump may not alter his trade policy. Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said Democratic control of both the House and Senate would increase scrutiny of tariffs but that final policy authority rests with the president; he said he was uncertain how much would actually change. He added it remains important to continue talks on last year's EU‑US trade deal, under which the EU removed tariffs on US industrial goods in exchange for a 15% cap on tariffs for most exports.