Core Insights - U.S. Steel's Board of Directors has approved funding for a $350 million project to reline Blast Furnace 14 at Gary Works, which is essential for maintaining production capabilities and meeting customer commitments [1] Company Summary - The reline project for Blast Furnace 14 is critical maintenance that will ensure the long-term iron-making capabilities and capacities at Gary Works [1] - Blast Furnace 14 is the largest of the four furnaces at Gary Works and is responsible for producing iron used in high-strength steel applications [1]

Core Viewpoint - Japan's largest steel manufacturer, Nippon Steel Corporation, expects to increase its global crude steel production capacity to 100 million tons or more by 2030 [1][2] Group 1: Strategic Investments - In June, Nippon Steel completed a $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel and committed to invest an additional $11 billion in the asset, with plans for further investments [1][2] - The acquisition has raised Nippon Steel's global crude steel capacity to 86 million tons annually, with 42 million tons coming from overseas [1][2] Group 2: Market Focus - Amid weak domestic steel demand in Japan, Nippon Steel aims to strengthen its influence in the U.S. market [1][2] - India and Thailand are also identified as growth markets for the company [1][2] Group 3: Financial Projections - Nippon Steel plans to invest 6 trillion yen (approximately $38.54 billion) in capital and business over the next five years, which includes the $11 billion investment in U.S. Steel [1][2] - The company has set a target for basic business profit of 1 trillion yen or more according to its 2030 management plan [1][2] - For the fiscal year ending in March next year, Nippon Steel expects basic business profit to be 680 billion yen, down from 793.7 billion yen last year [1][2]

Company Strategy - U S Steel plans to resume steelmaking at an Illinois plant [1] Government Intervention - The Trump administration intervened last summer to keep production going at the Illinois plant [1]

Group 1 - Rising steel demand is expected to benefit the company by enabling expanded use of the Granite City Works in southern Illinois [1] - Anticipated outages at other mills owned by the company will further support the increased utilization of Granite City Works [1]

Core Insights - TMX Group Limited reported trading statistics for November 2025 across its marketplaces, including the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, and Montréal Exchange [1] Overall Market Performance - Total trading volume in November 2025 was 14,208,169,648 shares, a decrease from 18,846,129,482 in October 2025 but an increase from 12,025,217,832 in November 2024 [2] - The total value of trades in November 2025 was $348,072,436,278, down from $388,951,149,042 in October 2025 and up from $280,339,336,898 in November 2024 [2] - The number of transactions in November 2025 was 28,095,632, compared to 32,543,664 in October 2025 and 22,281,813 in November 2024 [2] Daily Averages - Daily average trading volume in November 2025 was 710.4 million shares, down from 856.6 million in October 2025 and up from 572.6 million in November 2024 [3] - Daily average value of trades was $17,403.6 million in November 2025, slightly down from $17,679.6 million in October 2025 and up from $13,349.5 million in November 2024 [3] - Daily average transactions were 1,404,782 in November 2025, down from 1,479,257 in October 2025 and up from 1,061,039 in November 2024 [3] Year-to-Date Statistics - Year-to-date trading volume for 2025 reached 151,375,747,288 shares, a 25.5% increase from 120,597,202,054 shares in 2024 [4] - Year-to-date value of trades was $3,627,871,623,338, reflecting a 29.3% increase from $2,804,748,794,477 in 2024 [4] - Total transactions year-to-date were 285,714,873, up 25.2% from 228,153,094 in 2024 [4] Toronto Stock Exchange Performance - In November 2025, the Toronto Stock Exchange recorded a trading volume of 8,908,413,019 shares, down from 10,276,749,913 in October 2025 but up from 7,986,209,101 in November 2024 [6] - The value of trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange in November 2025 was $325,825,113,125, down from $359,530,835,199 in October 2025 and up from $260,757,004,269 in November 2024 [6] - The number of transactions was 23,960,280 in November 2025, compared to 27,510,977 in October 2025 and 19,643,417 in November 2024 [6] TSX Venture Exchange Performance - The TSX Venture Exchange saw a trading volume of 4,048,567,315 shares in November 2025, down from 6,622,291,383 in October 2025 and up from 2,864,394,117 in November 2024 [10] - The value of trades was $3,431,901,111 in November 2025, down from $6,100,705,074 in October 2025 and up from $1,372,153,132 in November 2024 [10] - The number of transactions was 1,591,029 in November 2025, down from 2,567,858 in October 2025 and up from 732,906 in November 2024 [10] TSX Alpha Exchange Performance - The TSX Alpha Exchange recorded a trading volume of 1,221,120,861 shares in November 2025, down from 1,893,812,483 in October 2025 and up from 1,154,006,820 in November 2024 [14] - The value of trades was $18,065,379,256 in November 2025, down from $22,249,060,790 in October 2025 and up from $17,538,591,868 in November 2024 [14] - The number of transactions was 2,430,819 in November 2025, compared to 2,314,065 in October 2025 and 1,841,692 in November 2024 [14] Montréal Exchange Performance - The Montréal Exchange reported a derivatives volume of 20,484,351 contracts in November 2025, up from 19,430,481 in October 2025 and slightly up from 19,576,991 in November 2024 [22] - Open interest in contracts was 33,839,881 in November 2025, up from 33,112,659 in October 2025 and significantly up from 23,771,795 in November 2024 [22] Year-to-Date Statistics for Montréal Exchange - Year-to-date volume for 2025 was 214,478,368 contracts, a 19.3% increase from 179,706,965 contracts in 2024 [23] - Open interest year-to-date was 33,839,881 contracts, up 42.4% from 23,771,795 in 2024 [23]

Technical Issue - Twitter/X DM's are broken after the latest update [1]

Core Insights - Nippon Steel Corp. plans to shortlist two or three states for a new steel plant in the US, with a final decision expected by early 2027 [1][2] - The new facility will have an annual capacity of 3 million tons and will be operated by the company's subsidiary, United States Steel Corp. [2] - The investment is part of Nippon Steel's goal to achieve a profit target of 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) and to recover some of the $14.1 billion spent on acquiring US Steel [4] Investment and Operational Considerations - The new plant will utilize electric arc furnaces, requiring stable and low-cost electricity due to the power-intensive nature of this steelmaking method [5] - Tax incentives and infrastructure for handling raw materials will also be considered in the site selection process [5] Market Strategy and Challenges - The selection process will align with the expiration of US Steel's collective bargaining agreements in September 2026, with ongoing discussions about potential new deals [6] - Nippon Steel identifies the US and India as key markets in its mid-term strategy, with plans to enhance operations in Thailand as a major overseas business pillar [7] - The company faces challenges in the domestic Japanese market due to declining demand and competition from low-cost Chinese products [8]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic steel market in China is experiencing a downward trend, with prices showing signs of weakness due to seasonal demand decline and overall market conditions [1][12]. Group 1: Steel Price Index Trends - In October 2025, the average CSPI (China Steel Price Index) was 91.92 points, a decrease of 1.26 points or 1.35% month-on-month, and a year-on-year decline of 9.10 points or 9.01% [2][8]. - The long product index averaged 92.23 points, down 1.49 points or 1.58% month-on-month, and down 13.04 points or 12.39% year-on-year [4][8]. - The plate index averaged 91.17 points, down 1.15 points or 1.25% month-on-month, and down 6.80 points or 6.94% year-on-year [4][8]. Group 2: Price Changes by Product Type - In October, most monitored steel products saw price declines, with hot-rolled coil prices dropping by 63 CNY/ton, while seamless pipe prices fell by 25 CNY/ton [9][10]. - The average price of rebar was 3098 CNY/ton, down 51 CNY/ton from the previous month, reflecting a decrease of 1.46% [9][10]. - The average price of galvanized sheet was 4166 CNY/ton, down 44 CNY/ton, indicating a decline of 1.03% [9][10]. Group 3: Regional Price Index Variations - In October 2025, all six major regions in China saw a month-on-month decline in the CSPI, with the Central South region experiencing the largest drop of 1.72% [14][16]. - The average rebar price index in the Western region was 3110 CNY/ton, down 82 CNY/ton or 2.58% from the previous month [14][16]. Group 4: Investment and Economic Indicators - From January to October 2025, fixed asset investment in China was 408914 billion CNY, down 1.7% year-on-year, with infrastructure investment showing a negative growth for the first time this year [17][20]. - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, but the growth rate slowed compared to previous months, indicating weakening demand in the steel sector [17][20]. - The real estate sector continued to show signs of weakness, with cumulative investment down 14.7% year-on-year, exacerbating the oversupply pressure in the steel market [19][20]. Group 5: Supply and Demand Dynamics - In the first ten months of 2025, crude steel production was 81787 million tons, down 3.9% year-on-year, while apparent consumption fell by 6.5% [21][22]. - The average price of major raw materials increased, with coking coal rising by 3.82%, providing some support to steel prices [22][23]. - The steel export volume in October was 978.2 million tons, a decrease of 6.5% from the previous month, indicating pressure from global market conditions [43][44]. Group 6: Future Outlook - The steel industry is expected to face increased supply-demand imbalance as the traditional off-season approaches, necessitating self-discipline in production to stabilize prices [44]. - The government is likely to implement policies to control crude steel production, aiming to alleviate the oversupply issue and improve market conditions [39][40].

Market Analysis - The report mentions Fibonacci levels, suggesting technical analysis is being used to assess potential price movements [1] - The report discusses the importance of reclaiming certain levels, indicating key resistance points [1] - The report highlights potential support levels, suggesting areas where buying pressure may emerge [1] Risk Assessment - The report warns about closing below certain levels, implying a potential bearish scenario [1] - The report points out "retarded liquidity," indicating potential market instability or difficulty in executing trades [1] - The report also mentions closing above certain levels, implying a potential bullish scenario [1]

Core Insights - TMX Group reported significant increases in financing activities on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for October 2025, with total financings raised on TSX increasing by 249% month-over-month and 264% year-over-year [2][6] - The TSX welcomed 51 new issuers in October 2025, a notable rise from 29 in September 2025 and 11 in October 2024 [2][6] - On the TSXV, there were 6 new issuers in October 2025, up from 3 in the previous month and 4 in October 2024, with total financings raised increasing by 97% compared to September 2025 and 152% compared to October 2024 [4][8] TSX Highlights - In October 2025, the TSX had 2,019 issuers listed, an increase from 1,976 in September 2025 and 1,827 in October 2024 [6] - The total number of financings on TSX was 84 in October 2025, compared to 55 in September 2025 and 37 in October 2024 [6] - Total financings raised on TSX reached approximately $4.67 billion in October 2025, significantly higher than $1.34 billion in September 2025 and $1.28 billion in October 2024 [6] TSXV Highlights - The TSXV had 1,795 issuers listed in October 2025, unchanged from September 2025 but down from 1,882 in October 2024 [8] - The total number of financings on TSXV was 133 in October 2025, compared to 119 in September 2025 and 110 in October 2024 [8] - Total financings raised on TSXV amounted to approximately $1.24 billion in October 2025, up from $630 million in September 2025 and $492 million in October 2024 [8] Year-to-Date Statistics - Year-to-date in 2025, the TSX has seen 276 new issuers listed, a 117.3% increase from 127 in 2024 [7] - Total financings raised on TSX year-to-date reached approximately $16.01 billion, a 13.1% increase from $14.15 billion in 2024 [7] - On the TSXV, year-to-date statistics show 33 new issuers listed, down 23.3% from 43 in 2024, but total financings raised increased by 78.4% to approximately $6.70 billion [9]