反投机炒作，三大钢企暂停钼铁采购

Core Viewpoint - Major domestic steel companies in China have initiated a "counter-speculation" action by suspending molybdenum iron purchases to address irrational price increases in the molybdenum iron market [1] Group 1: Joint Statement by Steel Companies - Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group, CITIC Pacific Special Steel, and Qingtuo Group issued a joint statement condemning irrational speculation in the molybdenum iron market [1] - The companies emphasized that the significant rise in molybdenum iron prices has severely impacted the cost structure of high-end molybdenum stainless steel and special steel, threatening the supply chain security of national high-end manufacturing equipment [1] Group 2: Price Dynamics - As of July 30, the price of 60% molybdenum iron surged to between 273,000 and 280,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a 35% increase over the past four months [1] - The increase in molybdenum iron prices is attributed to traders withholding stock, leading to rapid price hikes and increased cost pressure on downstream industries [1] Group 3: Industry Impact - Molybdenum iron is primarily used in the steel industry, with typical addition rates in stainless steel ranging from 2% to 5% [1] - Although the addition rate is relatively low, the recent irrational price surge has created significant cost pressures for downstream manufacturers [1]