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Price Trends - The domestic steel price index experienced a slight increase during the week of June 9 to June 13, with the China Steel Price Index (CSPI) at 90.50 points, up 0.19 points or 0.21% week-on-week [1] - The long product price index rose to 92.39 points, increasing by 0.40 points or 0.44% week-on-week, while the flat product price index reached 88.70 points, up 0.11 points or 0.13% week-on-week [1] Regional Analysis - Steel price indices increased in all regions except for the Northwest, with the Southwest region showing the largest increase of 0.33 points or 0.37% [2] - The North China region's steel price index was 89.43 points, up 0.18 points or 0.20% week-on-week, while the Northeast region's index was 89.17 points, up 0.24 points or 0.27% [2] Product-Specific Price Changes - Prices for high-strength wire and rebar increased, while other product prices declined compared to the end of the previous month [3] - The price of 6mm high-strength wire was 3282 CNY/ton, up 7 CNY/ton or 0.21%, and 16mm rebar was priced at 3088 CNY/ton, up 6 CNY/ton or 0.19% [3] Cost Factors - The average import price of iron ore in April was 98.10 USD/ton, down 0.40 USD/ton or 0.41% month-on-month [4] - Domestic iron concentrate prices were 863 CNY/ton, down 25 CNY/ton or 2.82% from the end of the previous month [4] International Market Overview - In May, the CRU international steel price index was 195.1 points, down 4.5 points or 2.3% month-on-month [5] - The North American steel price index was 245 points, down 11.4 points or 4.4% month-on-month, while the European index was 223 points, down 0.2 points or 0.1% [5] Market Conditions - The overall demand for steel remains low due to high temperatures and rainy weather, while steel production has slightly increased [6] - Both steel mill inventories and social inventories have decreased, indicating a potential for price stabilization in the short term [6]