Group 1 - Steel mill production profits have improved significantly due to rising steel prices and weaker increases in raw material costs, with an expected increase in steel mill output in August [1] - In August, Brazilian steel sales decreased by 2.5% month-on-month according to the Brazilian Steel Distributors Association (INDA) [1] - As of August 21, 2025, the total inventory of stainless steel in Wuxi market reached 614,600 tons, an increase of 4,441 tons, or 0.73% [1] Group 2 - New Lake Futures reports that downstream demand for stainless steel remains weak, with high inventory levels despite production cuts in June and July, leading to a slight increase in inventory this week [2] - Recent recovery in stainless steel prices has boosted steel mill profits, but the sustainability of production cuts is uncertain; the market is expected to experience price fluctuations without a solid basis for continued price increases [2] - Minmetals Futures notes that downstream purchasing attitudes are cautious, primarily focusing on essential stock replenishment, resulting in a lack of proactive inventory buildup and a subdued trading atmosphere [3]
市场交投氛围清淡 预计后续不锈钢或呈区间震荡
Jin Tou Wang·2025-08-22 07:49