钢铁周报：宏观政策托底，钢材需求有望边际改善

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several steel companies, including Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Nanjing Steel, among others [3][4]. Core Viewpoints - Macro policies are expected to support marginal improvements in steel demand, with the government implementing measures such as interest rate cuts and increased lending for technological innovation [3]. - The report highlights a decrease in steel prices and profits, with specific price drops noted for various steel products as of May 9, 2025 [1][9]. - Steel production has decreased, with total output for five major steel products at 8.74 million tons, a reduction of 95,200 tons week-on-week [2]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - As of May 9, 2025, the price of 20mm HRB400 rebar in Shanghai is 3,150 CNY/ton, down 50 CNY/ton from the previous week [1][10]. - Other steel products also saw price declines, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled sheets [1][10]. Profitability - The report indicates a decline in steel profits, with rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel margins decreasing by 13 CNY/ton, 2 CNY/ton, and 44 CNY/ton respectively [1][2]. Production and Inventory - Total production of five major steel products decreased to 8.74 million tons, with rebar production specifically down to 2.2353 million tons [2]. - Total social inventory of these steel products increased by 94,200 tons to 1,031.93 million tons [2]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies within the general steel sector such as Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Nanjing Steel, as well as special steel companies like CITIC Special Steel and Yongjin Co., Ltd. [3]. - It also recommends monitoring high-temperature alloy companies like Fushun Special Steel [3].