Freeport-McMoRan(US:FCX) Southwest Securities·2025-09-26 09:33Domestic Developments - The steel industry has set a target for an average annual growth of around 4% in value added for 2025-2026, as outlined in the "Steel Industry Stabilization and Growth Work Plan" issued on September 22[6] - The financial sector has achieved significant growth, with total assets of the banking industry reaching approximately 470 trillion yuan, ranking first globally, and the stock and bond markets ranking second[9] - The service trade policy aims to enhance quality and expand capacity, focusing on five key areas including capital utilization and international market expansion, with service exports growing by 15.3% year-on-year from January to July 2025[14] International Developments - U.S. President Trump announced a new fee of $100,000 for H-1B visa applications, which may hinder the recruitment of tech talent[15] - The Eurozone's composite PMI rose to 51.2 in September, the highest in 16 months, indicating economic expansion, although concerns about growth sustainability remain due to weak new orders[17] - Freeport-McMoRan announced a supply contract entered into "force majeure" status due to a significant landslide at its Grasberg mine, which may reduce copper production by approximately 35% in 2026[21] Commodity Prices - Brent crude oil prices increased by 1.57% week-on-week, while iron ore and cathode copper prices rose by 0.48% and 0.12%, respectively[23] - Rebar prices increased by 0.32%, cement prices rose by 1.85%, and thermal coal prices went up by 1.69% week-on-week[28] - Real estate sales in 30 major cities increased by 19.73% week-on-week, with first-tier cities seeing a 21.50% increase[38]