INDUSTRIAL SECURITIES·2025-03-17 09:36Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the coal industry [1]. Core Viewpoints - The coal prices in production areas are recovering, and there is anticipation for a rebound in non-electricity demand [1]. - The report highlights a seasonal decline in daily consumption of thermal coal [6]. - Coking coal and coke prices are under downward pressure [20]. - Steel production remains stable, but downstream steel prices are continuously declining [25]. - Futures prices for coking coal have slightly rebounded, and the price spread between coking coal and coke has narrowed [29]. - Shipping rates for both sea and land transport continue to rise [32]. Weekly Data Tracking - Thermal Coal: Production area coal prices are recovering, with a seasonal drop in daily consumption [6]. - Coking Coal and Coke: Prices are under pressure, with specific price data indicating fluctuations [20]. - Downstream Changes: Steel production is stable, but steel prices are declining [25]. - Futures: Coking coal futures prices have seen a slight increase, with a narrowing price gap [29]. - Transportation: Both sea and land shipping rates are on the rise [32]. Weekly Market Review (March 10-14, 2025) - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 1.39%, while the coal sector (CITIC) rose by 4.97% [34]. - Notable stock performances include Daya Energy (+33.57%) and Meijin Energy (+17.51%) [34]. Weekly Insights (March 9-15, 2025) - The report provides a detailed analysis of various coal companies, including their ratings, closing prices, and weekly performance [37]. - For instance, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry is rated "Buy" with a closing price of 20.20 and a weekly increase of 6.82% [37]. - China Shenhua is rated "Increase" with a closing price of 37.17 and a weekly increase of 3.57% [37]. - Other companies such as Yancoal and Huai Bei Mining also show positive weekly performance [37].