【光大研究每日速递】20250708

Group 1: Steel Industry - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revised the "Steel Industry Normative Conditions" in February 2025, which is expected to help restore profitability in the steel sector to historical average levels [3] - The steel sector is undergoing a two-tier evaluation system for "standard enterprises" and "leading standard enterprises," aligning with the broader policy goal of better adapting supply-side to demand changes [3] Group 2: Non-ferrous Metals - The price of electric carbon has risen for the first time in five months, and the price of electrolytic cobalt has reached a one-month high, indicating a positive outlook for the metal new materials sector [4] - Lithium prices have dropped to around 60,000 yuan/ton, with potential for accelerated capacity exit; companies with cost advantages and resource expansion in the lithium sector are recommended for attention [4] - The export ban on cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been extended for three months, and tungsten prices remain at their highest since 2013 [4] Group 3: Oil and Chemical Industry - In H1 2025, the oil market experienced significant volatility due to geopolitical events and OPEC+ production increases, leading to a downward trend in oil prices [5] - As of June 30, 2025, Brent and WTI crude oil prices were reported at $66.63 and $64.97 per barrel, reflecting declines of 11.0% and 9.6% respectively since the beginning of the year [5] Group 4: Construction and Building Materials - The scarcity of orbital frequency is driving competition, and the construction of low-orbit satellite constellations in China is entering an accelerated phase [6] - Shanghai Port has strategically positioned itself in the satellite energy system sector, having supported the launch of 15 satellites and over 40 sets in orbit, which is expected to benefit from the rapid development of low-orbit satellites [6] Group 5: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery - In May, the number of pigs slaughtered increased, maintaining a micro-profit level for the industry [7] - As of July 4, the average price of external three-bred pigs was 15.35 yuan/kg, up 4.28% week-on-week, while the average price of 15 kg piglets was 31.33 yuan/kg, down 0.85% week-on-week [7] Group 6: Renewable Energy and Public Utilities - The "anti-involution" policy will be a key focus for government work in Q3 2025, with an emphasis on price strategies to combat deflation and assist local governments in debt reduction [6] - The market is closely watching whether outdated production capacity can exit quickly, with expectations for demand in H2 2025 or 2026 [6] Group 7: Automotive Industry - Wuxi Zhenhua has exceeded expectations in core customer orders, driven by both stamping and electroplating, leading to stable growth in performance [8] - Xiaomi's first SUV, the YU7, achieved over 289,000 pre-orders within one hour of its launch, indicating strong product and brand power [8] - Wuxi Zhenhua has established a stable partnership with Xiaomi, with the automotive sector expected to contribute significantly to the company's revenue [8]