Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints - After the Central Economic Work Conference, the macro - positive factors faded, and pricing returned to fundamentals. Steel supply is reducing, but the recovery of steel mill profits may slow down the reduction speed. Demand is seasonally weak, and steel exports are expected to tighten. Steel inventories show different trends, with short - term prices fluctuating weakly [3]. - After macro events, trading logic returned to fundamentals. Iron ore supply from major mines is restricted, and steel mills have a need to replenish inventory. Iron ore demand is seasonally declining but is expected to rebound in January. Falling coking coal prices provide support, and the downside price space is limited [21]. - Coking coal supply has limited marginal changes, but due to pressure on steel mill profits and unexpected reduction in hot metal production, coking coal supply exceeds demand. Coke production decreased slightly last week due to environmental restrictions. With the decline in coking coal costs, coke prices are likely to continue to fall [31]. - The fundamentals of ferroalloys are weak, but news from the SASAC and the National Development and Reform Commission led to a price rebound today. However, price increases may stimulate enterprises to hedge and suppress prices [47]. - With the strengthening of new production capacity expectations, the expectation of soda ash oversupply is intensifying. The acceleration of glass cold - repair weakens the demand for soda ash. Although exports are high, high inventories restrict prices [65]. - From December to before the Spring Festival, some glass production lines are expected to undergo cold - repair, which may affect long - term pricing. Near - term contracts will follow the delivery logic, and currently, high intermediate inventories and weak end - market demand put pressure on spot prices [88]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Steel Price Data - On December 16, 2025, the closing prices of rebar contracts 01, 05, and 10 were 3090, 3081, and 3112 yuan/ton respectively, and those of hot - rolled coil contracts 01, 05, and 10 were 3254, 3246, and 3255 yuan/ton respectively [4]. - The rebar spot prices in China, Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou were 3295, 3280, 3120, and 3300 yuan/ton respectively, and the hot - rolled coil spot prices in Shanghai, Lecong, and Shenyang were 3270, 3260, and 3180 yuan/ton respectively [9][11]. Ratio and Spread Data - The 01, 05, and 10 rebar/iron ore ratios were all 4, and the 01, 05, and 10 rebar/coke ratios were all 2 [18]. - The 01, 05, and 10 roll - to - rebar spreads were 164, 165, and 143 yuan/ton respectively, and the roll - to - rebar spot spreads in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenyang were - 10, 210, and 0 yuan/ton respectively [15]. Iron Ore Price Data - On December 16, 2025, the closing prices of iron ore contracts 01, 05, and 09 were 783.5, 761, and 739.5 yuan/ton respectively. The 01, 05, and 09 basis were 1, 25, and 46.5 yuan/ton respectively [22]. - The prices of Rizhao PB powder, Rizhao Carajás fines, and Rizhao Super Special were 779, 856, and 666 yuan/ton respectively [22]. Fundamental Data - The daily average hot metal production was 229.2 tons, 45 - port throughput was 319.19 tons, and the apparent demand for five major steel products was 840 tons [25]. - Global shipments were 3592.5 tons, Australia - Brazil shipments were 2889.3 tons, and 45 - port arrivals were 2723.4 tons [25]. - The 45 - port inventory was 15431.42 tons, and the inventory of 247 steel mills was 8834.2 tons [25]. Coal and Coke Price Data - The 09 - 01, 05 - 09, and 01 - 05 spreads of coking coal were 170.5, - 76.5, and - 94 yuan/ton respectively, and those of coke were 234, - 78.5, and - 155.5 yuan/ton respectively [35]. - The spot price of Anze low - sulfur coking coal was 1500 yuan/ton, and the spot price of Rizhao quasi - first - grade wet coke was 1430 yuan/ton [38]. Ratio and Profit Data - The main mine - to - coke ratio was 0.503, the main rebar - to - coke ratio was 2.034, and the main coke - to - coal ratio was 1.524 [35]. - The on - the - spot coking profit was 21 yuan/ton, and the Mongolian coal import profit (long - term agreement) was 213 yuan/ton [38]. Ferroalloys Price Data - The silicon - iron basis in Ningxia was 18 yuan/ton, and the silicon - manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 154 yuan/ton [48][49]. - The spot prices of silicon - iron in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Qinghai were 5250, 5280, and 5200 yuan/ton respectively, and the spot prices of silicon - manganese in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Guizhou were 5490, 5540, and 5550 yuan/ton respectively [48][49]. Cost and Inventory Data - The price of semi - coke small materials was 800 yuan/ton, and the price of Qinhuangdao thermal coal was 737 yuan/ton [48]. - The silicon - iron warehouse receipts were 13068, and the silicon - manganese warehouse receipts were 25032 [48][50]. Soda Ash Price Data - On December 16, 2025, the closing prices of soda ash contracts 05, 09, and 01 were 1170, 1221, and 1133 yuan/ton respectively. The 5 - 9, 9 - 1, and 1 - 5 spreads were - 51, 88, and - 37 yuan/ton respectively [66]. - The heavy - soda market prices in North China, South China, and East China were 1300, 1400, and 1250 yuan/ton respectively [66]. Fundamental Data - In October, soda ash exports exceeded 210,000 tons, maintaining a high level [65]. - The upper - and middle - stream inventories were generally high, restricting soda ash prices [65]. Glass Price Data - On December 16, 2025, the closing prices of glass contracts 05, 09, and 01 were 1038, 1117, and 946 yuan/ton respectively. The 5 - 9, 9 - 1, and 1 - 5 spreads were - 79, 171, and - 92 yuan/ton respectively [89]. - The 01 - contract basis in Shahe and Hubei was 64 and 140 yuan/ton respectively [89]. Sales and Production Data - On December 12, 2025, the sales - to - production ratios in Shahe, Hubei, East China, and South China were 59, 90, 89, and 102 respectively [90].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Thread Steel**: ☆☆☆ [1] - **Hot Rolled Coil**: ☆☆☆ [1] - **Iron Ore**: ★★★ [1] - **Coke**: ★☆☆ [1] - **Coking Coal**: ★☆☆ [1] - **Silicon Manganese**: ☆☆☆ [1] - **Silicon Ferrosilicon**: ★★★ [1] Core Views - The negative feedback pattern in the steel market continues, with weak demand and low profits for steel mills. The market sentiment is pessimistic, and the volatility may intensify in the weak market [2]. - The iron ore market has a relatively loose fundamental situation, with a downward pressure on the overall trend in the medium and long term due to the gradually surplus supply and demand [3]. - The coke and coking coal markets are affected by the decline in iron water production and the pressure on steel mill profits, and the prices may be weak and volatile [4][6]. - The silicon manganese and silicon ferrosilicon markets have different supply and demand situations, with the price movements affected by factors such as raw material prices and demand [7][8]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Steel - The steel futures market continued to decline. The demand and supply of both thread steel and hot rolled coil decreased, and the inventory pressure remained. The iron water production continued to decline, and the possibility of further blast furnace production cuts was high. The downstream demand was weak, and the export remained high. The market sentiment was pessimistic, and the coal and coke price drops put pressure on the market [2]. Iron Ore - The iron ore futures market fluctuated. The global shipment was strong, and the domestic port inventory reached a new high. The demand was weak in the off - season, and the iron water was in a seasonal production - cut trend. The macro - expectations were gradually realized, and the overall trend had a downward pressure in the medium and long term [3]. Coke - The coke price fluctuated downward. The second round of price cuts was fully implemented, and the coking profit was average. The inventory decreased slightly, and the downstream demand was weak. The price might be weak and volatile [4]. Coking Coal - The coking coal price fluctuated downward. The production of coking coal mines decreased slightly, and the inventory increased. The downstream demand was weak, and the price might be weak and volatile [6]. Silicon Manganese - The silicon manganese price fluctuated upward. The manganese ore price increased due to the futures market rebound. The port inventory had a structural problem, and the demand for some ores might change. The iron water production decreased seasonally, and the inventory increased slowly [7]. Silicon Ferrosilicon - The silicon ferrosilicon price fluctuated upward. The market expected a decrease in power cost and semi - coke price. The demand from metal magnesium production increased marginally, and the overall demand was still resilient. The supply decreased, and the inventory decreased slightly [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Thread Steel**: ☆☆☆, indicating a short - term balance in the long/short trend with poor operability on the current market, suggesting waiting and seeing [1] - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: ☆☆☆, same as thread steel [1] - **Iron Ore**: ★☆☆, indicating a bearish bias with a driving force for downward trend but poor operability on the market [1] - **Coke**: ★☆☆, same as iron ore [1] - **Coking Coal**: ★★☆, indicating a clear bearish trend and the market is developing [1] - **Silicon Manganese**: ☆☆☆, same as thread steel [1] - **Silicon Iron**: ☆☆☆, same as thread steel [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - The overall steel market is under pressure. With the decline of hot metal production, the furnace materials are under pressure in the negative feedback pattern. The steel market is mainly in a range - bound oscillation, and the subsequent policy changes need to be monitored [2] - The iron ore supply is abundant, and the demand is weak. In the medium - to - long - term, there is a downward pressure on the overall trend [3] - The coke and coking coal markets are affected by the seasonal decline of hot metal. The demand for raw materials has some resilience, but the steel mills have a strong willingness to reduce prices. The prices are likely to be weak and oscillating [4][6] - The silicon manganese and silicon iron markets have complex supply - demand situations. The silicon manganese inventory is slowly accumulating, and the silicon iron supply is decreasing with a small decline in inventory. The bottom - support strength needs to be observed [7][8] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - **Market Situation**: The futures market continued to fall. The apparent demand for thread steel decreased, production dropped significantly, and inventory continued to decline. The supply and demand of hot - rolled coil both decreased, and the inventory decreased slowly with pressure to be relieved [2] - **Supply - Demand Factors**: The hot metal production continued to decline, the supply pressure was gradually relieved, but the downstream's ability to absorb was insufficient, and the steel mills' profits were still poor. The real estate investment continued to decline sharply, the infrastructure growth rate continued to fall, the manufacturing PMI improved marginally, and the domestic demand was generally weak. The steel exports remained at a high level in November [2] - **Price Trend**: The steel prices were mainly in a range - bound oscillation, and the subsequent policy changes needed to be monitored [2] Iron Ore - **Supply**: The global shipment of iron ore increased compared with the previous period, much stronger than the same period last year. The shipments from Australia and non - mainstream countries increased significantly, and the shipment from Brazil decreased from the high level but was still stronger than last year. The domestic arrival volume continued to decline, slightly lower than the same period last year [3] - **Demand**: The terminal demand was at a low level in the off - season, and the steel mills' profitability was poor. The hot metal production continued to decrease last week [3] - **Price Trend**: The iron ore fundamentals were relatively loose. There were short - term liquidity disturbances in some ore types. In the medium - to - long - term, with the gradual oversupply, there was a downward pressure on the overall trend [3] Coke - **Market Situation**: The price oscillated downward. The market still expected the second round of price cuts for coke. The coking profit was average, and the daily production increased slightly [4] - **Supply - Demand Factors**: The coke inventory decreased slightly. The downstream purchased in small quantities as needed, and the inventory changed little. The traders' purchasing willingness was average. The carbon element supply was abundant, and the downstream hot metal decreased seasonally [4] - **Price Trend**: The coke futures price was at a premium, and the price was likely to be weak and oscillating [4] Coking Coal - **Market Situation**: The price oscillated downward. The production of coking coal mines decreased slightly, the spot auction transactions were average, and the transaction prices mainly decreased [6] - **Supply - Demand Factors**: The terminal inventory decreased slightly, the total coking coal inventory increased slightly, and the production - end inventory increased slightly. The carbon element supply was abundant, and the downstream hot metal decreased seasonally [6] - **Price Trend**: The coking coal futures price was at a discount, and the price was likely to be weak and oscillating [6] Silicon Manganese - **Market Situation**: The price oscillated. Driven by the rebound of the futures market, the spot price of manganese ore increased. The Comilog quotation increased slightly compared with the previous period, and the reported volume decreased [7] - **Supply - Demand Factors**: There was a structural problem in the manganese ore port inventory, and the balance was relatively fragile. The silicon manganese smelting end pursued the most cost - effective option and changed the manganese ore formula. The hot metal production decreased seasonally. The weekly production of silicon manganese decreased slightly, and the inventory increased slowly [7] - **Price Trend**: The bottom - support strength needed to be observed [7] Silicon Iron - **Market Situation**: The price oscillated. The market's expectation for coal mine supply guarantee increased, and there was an expectation of a decline in power cost and semi - coke price [8] - **Supply - Demand Factors**: The hot metal production rebounded to a high level. The export demand decreased to over 20,000 tons, with little marginal impact. The production of magnesium metal increased, and the secondary demand increased marginally. The overall demand still had some resilience. The silicon iron supply decreased, and the inventory decreased slightly [8] - **Price Trend**: The bottom - support strength needed to be observed [8]

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Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread: ★☆☆ [1] - Hot-rolled coil: ★☆☆ [1] - Iron ore: ☆☆☆ [1] - Coke: ★☆☆ [1] - Coking coal: ★☆☆ [1] - Silicon manganese: ★☆☆ [1] - Silicon iron: ★☆★ [1] Report's Core View - The steel market shows a mixed trend with supply and demand changes and policy expectations affecting the price movement [2] - The iron ore market has a relatively loose supply-demand relationship and is expected to fluctuate [3] - The coke and coking coal markets are affected by downstream demand and supply, with short-term price trends showing some characteristics [4][5] - The silicon manganese and silicon iron markets are influenced by factors such as raw material prices and demand, and their price trends need further observation [6][7] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - The steel futures market continued to rise in shock today. The apparent demand for thread decreased, production declined significantly, and inventory continued to decrease. The supply and demand of hot-rolled coils both decreased, and inventory decreased slowly with pressure remaining [2] - Iron ore production decreased, downstream demand was insufficient, and steel mills continued to operate at a loss. There is a high possibility of further blast furnace production cuts and supply pressure will gradually ease [2] - Real estate investment continued to decline significantly, infrastructure growth slowed down, manufacturing PMI improved marginally, and overall domestic demand remained weak. Steel exports declined from their high levels [2] - Spot prices remained firm during the off-season, and there were still expectations of favorable policies at the macro level. The futures market is expected to continue its shock upward trend with possible fluctuations [2] Iron Ore - The iron ore futures market weakened slightly today. Global shipments were strong, the first shipment of iron ore from Simandou was sent, domestic arrivals remained high, and port inventory continued to increase and approached the annual high [3] - The apparent demand for steel weakened, production declined further, and iron ore demand is expected to weaken further [3] - The macro environment was positive, and there were expectations of policy support ahead of the December important meeting. The iron ore market is expected to fluctuate in the short term [3] Coke - The coke futures market showed a strong shock trend today. There were expectations of downstream replenishment, and prices rebounded slightly [4] - Coking profits were average, daily production increased slightly, and inventory increased slightly. Downstream procurement was mainly on-demand, and traders' purchasing willingness was average [4] - The supply of carbon elements was abundant, downstream iron ore production decreased seasonally, and demand for raw materials remained resilient. Steel mills had a strong willingness to lower raw material prices [4] - The coke futures price was at a premium, and prices are expected to continue to rebound in the short term [4] Coking Coal - The coking coal futures market showed a strong shock trend today. There were expectations of downstream replenishment, and prices rebounded [5] - Coking coal production increased slightly, spot auction transactions were average, and transaction prices mainly decreased. Terminal inventory decreased slightly, and total coking coal inventory decreased slightly month-on-month [5] - The supply of carbon elements was abundant, downstream iron ore production decreased seasonally, and demand for raw materials remained resilient. Steel mills had a strong willingness to lower raw material prices [5] - The coking coal futures price was at a discount, and prices are expected to be dragged down in the short term due to high Mongolian coal imports [5] Silicon Manganese - The silicon manganese futures market rose in shock today. Affected by the futures market rebound, manganese ore spot prices increased [6] - The follow-up impact of Ghana's shipping volume needs to be monitored. There are structural problems in manganese ore port inventory, and the balance is relatively fragile. If Ghana's supply decreases significantly, prices may rise in the short term [6] - Iron ore production decreased seasonally, silicon manganese weekly production decreased slightly, and inventory increased slowly [6] - Silicon manganese supply decreased, inventory decreased slightly, and the support at the bottom needs to be observed [6] Silicon Iron - The silicon iron futures market rose in shock today. There were increased expectations of coal supply guarantee, which led to expectations of lower electricity costs and blue carbon prices [7] - Iron ore production rebounded to a high level, export demand decreased to over 20,000 tons, and the marginal impact was small. Metal magnesium production increased month-on-month, and secondary demand increased marginally. Overall demand remained resilient [7] - Silicon iron supply decreased, inventory decreased slightly, and the support at the bottom needs to be observed [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Thread Steel**: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but low operability on the market [1] - **Hot Rolled Steel**: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but low operability on the market [1] - **Iron Ore**: ☆☆☆, suggesting a short - term equilibrium state with poor market operability, and it is recommended to wait and see [1] - **Coke**: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but low operability on the market [1] - **Coking Coal**: ☆☆☆, suggesting a short - term equilibrium state with poor market operability, and it is recommended to wait and see [1] - **Silicon Manganese**: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but low operability on the market [1] - **Silicon Iron**: ★☆★, indicating a certain bullish trend [1] Core Viewpoints - The steel market is affected by factors such as demand, production, and policies, with a generally weak domestic demand and a high but declining export. The market shows an oscillating and slightly stronger trend [2] - The iron ore market has a loose fundamental situation, with strong supply and weakening demand. The market is expected to oscillate [3] - The coke and coking coal markets are influenced by downstream demand, carbon element supply, and inventory. Coke prices are likely to continue the rebound, while coking coal prices may be dragged down [4][6] - The silicon manganese and silicon iron markets are affected by supply, demand, and raw material factors. Their prices are oscillating, and the bottom - support strength needs to be observed [7][8] Summary by Commodity Steel - **Market Performance**: The market oscillated today. Thread steel's apparent demand and production declined slightly, and inventory continued to fall. Hot - rolled steel demand declined, production increased, and inventory decreased slowly [2] - **Supply and Demand**: Iron - water production declined, and downstream acceptance was insufficient. Steel mills continued to operate at a loss, with a high possibility of further blast - furnace production cuts. Domestic demand was weak, and steel exports declined from a high level [2] - **Market Outlook**: Spot prices were relatively strong in the off - season. With positive policy expectations, the market will continue to oscillate and strengthen, but the rhythm may fluctuate [2] Iron Ore - **Supply**: Global shipments were strong, the first shipment of iron ore from Simandou was sent, and domestic arrival volume was high. Port inventory continued to accumulate and was approaching the annual high [3] - **Demand**: Steel's apparent demand was low, in the off - season and with poor profitability. Iron - water was in a production - cut trend, and iron - ore demand had room to further weaken [3] - **Market Outlook**: The macro atmosphere was warm, and there were expectations for policy benefits. The market was expected to oscillate [3] Coke - **Market Performance**: The price oscillated strongly during the day, with a slight rebound due to expectations of downstream replenishment [4] - **Supply and Demand**: Coking profits were average, daily production increased slightly, and inventory increased slightly. Downstream demand had some resilience, but steel mills had a strong desire to lower raw - material prices [4] - **Market Outlook**: The futures price was at a premium, and the price was likely to continue the rebound in the short term [4] Coking Coal - **Market Performance**: The price oscillated strongly during the day, rebounding due to expectations of downstream replenishment [6] - **Supply and Demand**: Coking - coal mine production increased slightly, spot auction transactions were average with mostly falling prices, and terminal inventory decreased slightly. Total coking - coal inventory decreased slightly month - on - month, and production - end inventory increased slightly [6] - **Market Outlook**: The futures price was at a discount, and the price was likely to be dragged down by high Mongolian coal imports in the short term [6] Silicon Manganese - **Market Performance**: The price oscillated during the day. Manganese - ore spot prices increased due to the futures rebound [7] - **Supply and Demand**: Iron - water production decreased seasonally, weekly silicon - manganese production decreased slightly but was still at a high level, and inventory increased slowly [7] - **Market Outlook**: Supply decreased, inventory decreased slightly, and the bottom - support strength needs to be observed. Pay attention to the impact of reduced shipments from Ghana [7] Silicon Iron - **Market Performance**: The price oscillated during the day [8] - **Supply and Demand**: There were expectations for coal supply guarantee, leading to expectations of lower electricity costs and semi - coke prices. Iron - water production rebounded to a high level, export demand decreased slightly, and magnesium production increased. Overall demand had some resilience. Supply decreased, and inventory decreased slightly [8] - **Market Outlook**: Observe the bottom - support strength [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread: ★☆☆ [1] - Hot-rolled coil: ★☆☆ [1] - Iron ore: ★★★ [1] - Coke: ☆☆☆ [1] - Coking coal: ☆☆☆ [1] - Silicon manganese: ☆☆☆ [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★★★ [1] Core Views - Steel market has supply pressure easing but weak domestic demand, with the spot price relatively firm and the futures price continuing to rebound [2] - Iron ore market has a loose supply-demand situation, and the futures price is expected to fluctuate [3] - Coke and coking coal markets have expectations of downstream replenishment, with the coke price likely to maintain a rebound and the coking coal price likely to fluctuate strongly in the short term [4][5] - Silicon manganese and ferrosilicon markets have the futures price fluctuating, with the supply decreasing and the inventory slightly declining [6][7] Summary by Commodity Steel - Thread: Surface demand and production decline, inventory decreases, and the market continues to decline [2] - Hot-rolled coil: Demand declines, production increases, inventory slowly decreases, and the pressure remains to be alleviated [2] Iron Ore - Supply: Global shipments increase, domestic arrivals decline but remain high, and port inventories continue to accumulate [3] - Demand: Steel surface demand is low, iron water is in a production reduction trend, and the demand has room to weaken [3] - Market: The macro atmosphere is warm, and the futures price is expected to fluctuate [3] Coke - Supply: Coking profit is average, and daily production slightly increases [4] - Demand: Downstream demand has resilience, but the steel mill's profit is average, and the pressure on raw material prices is strong [4] - Market: The price is expected to maintain a rebound [4] Coking Coal - Supply: Coking coal mine production increases slightly, and the spot auction price mainly decreases [5] - Demand: Similar to coke [5] - Market: The price is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term [5] Silicon Manganese - Supply: Production decreases slightly, and inventory slowly accumulates [6] - Demand: Iron water production rebounds to a high level [6] - Market: The price fluctuates, and the manganese ore price rises [6] Ferrosilicon - Supply: Supply decreases, and inventory slightly declines [7] - Demand: Iron water production rebounds, export demand declines, and metal magnesium production increases [7] - Market: The price fluctuates, and there are expectations of cost reduction [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread steel: ★★★ [1] - Hot-rolled coil: ★★★ [1] - Iron ore: ★★★ [1] - Coke: ★☆☆ [1] - Coking coal: ★☆☆ [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★☆☆ [1] - Silicomanganese: Not provided Core Views - The steel market has seen a slight improvement in sentiment, but weak demand expectations still limit the upside. The supply pressure is gradually easing, and attention should be paid to policy changes in the real estate sector [2]. - The iron ore market is expected to be range-bound, with a generally loose fundamental situation but short-term liquidity disturbances in some ore varieties [3]. - The coke and coking coal markets are likely to experience weak and volatile price movements due to abundant carbon element supply and strong raw material price - squeezing sentiment from steel mills [4][6]. - The silicomanganese and ferrosilicon markets are affected by the expected decline in power and raw material costs, with overall demand showing some resilience [7][8]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - Thread steel: This week, the apparent demand and production decreased slightly, and the inventory continued to decline. The overall demand is weak, and the supply pressure is gradually easing [2]. - Hot - rolled coil: Demand declined, production continued to increase, and inventory decreased slowly. The pressure still needs to be alleviated [2]. - Overall: Steel mills are in a loss - making state, and the possibility of further blast furnace production cuts is high. Domestic demand is weak, and exports have declined from the high level. The market sentiment has improved, but weak demand expectations limit the upside [2]. Iron Ore - Supply: Global shipments are stronger than the same period, domestic arrivals have rebounded to the annual high, and port inventory is in an accumulation trend [3]. - Demand: Steel apparent demand is low, in the off - season, and steel mills' profitability is poor. Iron - making is in a seasonal production - cut trend [3]. - Outlook: The fundamentals are loose, but there are short - term liquidity disturbances in some ore varieties, and the market is expected to be range - bound [3]. Coke - Price: The price fluctuated downward during the day. The first round of price cuts is expected to be fully implemented next Monday [4]. - Supply and demand: Coking profits are average, daily production has slightly increased, and inventory has slightly increased. Downstream demand has some resilience, but steel mills have a strong desire to cut prices [4]. - Outlook: The price is likely to be weak and volatile [4]. Coking Coal - Supply: The output of coking coal mines has increased slightly, spot auction transactions are average, and transaction prices are mainly falling [6]. - Inventory: Total coking coal inventory has decreased slightly month - on - month, and production - end inventory has increased slightly [6]. - Outlook: The price is likely to be weak and volatile [6]. Silicomanganese - Cost: The market expects an increase in coal mine supply, leading to an expected decline in power costs and chemical coke prices [7]. - Supply and demand: Iron - making output has rebounded to a high level, weekly production has decreased slightly, and inventory is slowly increasing [7]. - Outlook: The bottom - support expectation has moved down [7]. Ferrosilicon - Cost: The market expects an increase in coal mine supply, leading to an expected decline in power costs and blue - carbon prices [8]. - Supply and demand: Iron - making output has rebounded to a high level, export demand has declined, and secondary demand has increased marginally. Overall demand has some resilience [8]. - Outlook: The bottom - support strength will be tested [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The market shows mixed trends across various commodities, with geopolitical factors, supply - demand dynamics, and policy expectations influencing prices. Each commodity has its own unique supply - demand situation and price - influencing factors, and the overall market lacks a unified trend [2][4][21] - For financial products such as stocks and bonds, geopolitical and macro - economic factors also play important roles, and short - term caution is recommended [48][49] Summary by Commodity Categories Energy - **Crude Oil**: Night - time international oil prices rose slightly. Market expectations for a cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict are still wavering. OPEC may maintain its production policy, and the increasing expectation of a December Fed rate cut boosts oil prices [2] - **Fuel Oil & Low - sulfur Fuel Oil**: The fuel oil market showed a differentiated performance overnight. High - sulfur fuel oil rose slightly with the cost of crude oil, while low - sulfur fuel oil was weak. In the future, the overall contradiction is limited, with high - sulfur fuel oil affected by geopolitical risks and low - sulfur fuel oil having sufficient supply [22] - **Asphalt**: The commercial inventory of asphalt is decreasing faster. The December production plan is lower year - on - year and month - on - month. The demand will decline seasonally, and the market is expected to be loose at the end of the year, putting pressure on prices [23] Metals - **Precious Metals**: Overnight, precious metals showed a volatile performance. The uncertainty of interest rate cuts and geopolitical prospects led to high - level oscillations. On the first day of the listing of platinum futures, the price fluctuated sharply, and attention should be paid to the strategy of shorting volatility [3] - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: The average copper price this year was strong. Next year, the growth rate gap between supply and demand may narrow, and the price increase will be supported by factors such as liquidity and demand for green carbon and intelligent computing. Short - term, a small amount of chasing up can be attempted [4] - **Aluminum**: Overnight, Shanghai aluminum continued to oscillate. The inventory decreased, and the demand has resilience but lacks highlights. The industry has limited contradictions, and the price will mainly oscillate [5] - **Zinc**: Overseas funds have a strong influence. The domestic ore supply is tightening, and the bottom support is strong, but the consumption outlook is under pressure. The short - term price will oscillate in the range of 22,200 - 23,000 yuan/ton [8] - **Lead**: The LME lead inventory is at a high level, and the decline of the external market has slowed down. The domestic supply and demand are relatively balanced, and the price will oscillate in the range of 16,800 - 17,500 yuan/ton [9] - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: Shanghai nickel oscillated, and the market sentiment was cold. The cost support of stainless steel continued to decline, and the price is recommended to be shorted on rebounds [10] - **Tin**: Overnight, LME tin turned down. Shanghai tin broke through 300,000 yuan and then adjusted. Pay attention to the inventory changes this week. It is recommended to short on rallies and hedge risks with call options [11] - **Ferroalloys**: - **Silicon Manganese**: The market has an increasing expectation of coal mine supply guarantee. The production is at a relatively high level, the inventory is slowly increasing, and the bottom support is expected to move down [19] - **Silicon Iron**: The market has an increasing expectation of coal mine supply guarantee. The demand has resilience, the supply is at a high level, and the bottom support will be tested [20] Chemicals - **Urea**: The urea futures price continued to rise, and the spot market rose slightly. The supply is sufficient, and the demand has increased in the short term, but the supply - demand surplus pattern is expected to continue [24] - **Methanol**: There is a game between strong expectations and weak reality. The short - term can consider unilateral long or positive spread trading, but the high inventory in ports may suppress the price increase [25] - **Pure Benzene**: The US gasoline crack spread has weakened. The domestic device load has been slightly adjusted down, and the price will oscillate [26] - **Benzene Ethylene**: The supply - demand structure has been slightly improved, the profit has been repaired, and the price will continue to oscillate [27] - **Polypropylene, Plastic & Propylene**: The supply of propylene in Shandong is slightly tight, and the price has risen, but the cost pressure on downstream products may limit the increase. The supply of polyethylene is stable, and the demand is weakening [28] - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: PVC is oscillating. The export situation may improve, and the price may stop falling and stabilize. Caustic soda is also oscillating, with high inventory and weak demand [29] - **PX & PTA**: The short - term supply - demand of PX is weakening, but the medium - term is expected to be strong. PTA is driven by cost, and the processing margin is expected to be repaired [30] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The weekly output has decreased, and the supply has improved marginally, but the medium - term is still weak [31] - **Short - fiber & Bottle - grade Chip**: Short - fiber has no new investment pressure, and the price fluctuates with raw materials. Bottle - grade chip demand is weakening, and the cost is the main driving factor [32] Agricultural Products - **Grains & Oilseeds**: - **Soybeans & Soybean Meal**: The domestic soybean supply is sufficient, the soybean meal inventory is at a high level, and the supply is loose. Pay attention to the signing and implementation of the Sino - US economic and trade agreement and South American weather [36] - **Soybean Oil & Palm Oil**: The overseas supply - demand of palm oil is weak, but the marginal negative factors have eased. Soybean oil is affected by the price of US soybeans, and attention should be paid to US soybean exports and South American weather [37] - **Rapeseed Meal & Rapeseed Oil**: The focus of the rapeseed market is on the customs clearance and crushing of Australian rapeseeds. The external market has a short - term boost to rapeseed meal, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [38] - **Corn**: The north port corn price is firm, and the supply and transportation of northeast corn are a concern. The downstream inventory is low, and the replenishment intention has increased. Wait for the signing of the Sino - US trade agreement and pay attention to the sales progress of new corn in the northeast [40] - **Livestock & Poultry Products**: - **Hogs**: The number of fertile sows has decreased, and the industry is reducing production capacity. The short - term price is weak, and the long - term may form a double - bottom pattern [41] - **Eggs**: The market is trading on the expectation of a decline in future inventory. The long - term supply pressure is expected to ease, and the fundamentals are expected to improve [42] - **Cash Crops**: - **Cotton**: US cotton has rebounded. The domestic cotton cost provides support, and the sales progress is fast. The cotton yarn market is weak, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [43] - **Sugar**: The international sugar supply is sufficient. The expected sugar production in Guangxi in the 25/26 season is relatively good, and attention should be paid to the production situation [44] - **Apples**: The futures price is oscillating at a high level. The short - term price is strong, but the long - term may face inventory pressure. Pay attention to the de - stocking situation [45] - **Wood**: The futures price is oscillating. The low inventory provides support, and a wait - and - see strategy is recommended [46] - **Paper Pulp**: The futures price has continued to fall. The domestic port inventory is at a high level, the supply is loose, and the demand is weak. A wait - and - see strategy is recommended [47] Others - **Shipping**: The container shipping index (European line) shows a differentiated trend. The far - month contract is under pressure from the resumption of navigation expectations, and the near - month contract is dragged down by the weak spot market. Consider the reverse spread strategy for near - month contracts [21] - **Financial Products**: - **Stock Index**: The stock market closed down, and the futures index also fell. Geopolitical and macro - economic factors have an impact. A wait - and - see and defensive strategy is recommended [48] - **Treasury Bonds**: The treasury bond futures closed down, and the market is trading lightly. The price will oscillate weakly in the range, and cautious operation is recommended [49]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread: ☆☆☆ [1] - Hot Rolled Coil: ☆☆☆ [1] - Iron Ore: ☆☆☆ [1] - Coke: ★☆☆ [1] - Coking Coal: ★☆☆ [1] - Silicomanganese: ★☆☆ [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★☆☆ [1] Core Views - The steel market shows a pattern of overall range - bound fluctuations, with policy expectations providing support but weak demand restricting the upside [2]. - The iron ore market is expected to be mainly range - bound, with its fundamentals becoming marginally looser [3]. - The coke and coking coal markets are likely to experience weak - side oscillations [4][6]. - The silicomanganese and ferrosilicon markets are in a state of oscillation, with the bottom - support expectations for silicomanganese shifting downward and the bottom - support strength of ferrosilicon facing a test [7][8]. Summary by Commodity Steel - The steel futures market rebounded today. Thread apparent demand improved, production increased, and inventory continued to decline. Hot - rolled coil demand recovered, production rose slightly, and inventory started to fall. Steel mills are in a loss state, and there is a high possibility of further blast - furnace production cuts. The overall domestic demand is weak, and steel exports have declined from their highs. Policy expectations support the market, but weak demand restricts the upside [2]. Iron Ore - The iron ore futures market showed a strong - side oscillation today, and the basis has weakened recently. Global iron ore shipments decreased significantly compared to the previous period but are still stronger than the same period last year. Shipments from Australia and Brazil decreased, with a relatively larger drop in Australia and its shipments to China. Shipments from non - mainstream countries remained high. The domestic arrival volume rebounded to a high for the year, and port inventory continued to accumulate. Iron ore fundamentals are becoming marginally looser, and the market is expected to be range - bound [3]. Coke - The coke price oscillated during the day. Coking profits are average, and daily production has been slightly decreasing. Coke inventory increased slightly, with downstream procurement on an as - needed basis and little change in inventory. Traders' purchasing willingness is average. The supply of carbon elements is abundant, and downstream hot - metal production is still at a high level, but inventory has decreased slightly. The total coking - coal inventory decreased slightly compared to the previous period, and production - end inventory decreased slightly. The coke futures price is at a premium, and the price is likely to oscillate weakly [4]. Coking Coal - The coking - coal price oscillated weakly during the day. Coking - coal mine production decreased slightly, spot auction transactions were average, and transaction prices mainly declined. The supply of carbon elements is abundant, and downstream hot - metal production is still at a high level, but inventory has decreased slightly. The total coking - coal inventory decreased slightly compared to the previous period, and production - end inventory decreased slightly. The coking - coal futures price is at a discount to Mongolian coal, and the price is likely to oscillate weakly [6]. Silicomanganese - The silicomanganese price oscillated during the day. The market's expectation of coal - mine supply guarantee has increased, leading to an expected decline in power costs and chemical - coke prices. On the demand side, hot - metal production has rebounded to a high level. Silicomanganese weekly production decreased slightly but is still at a relatively high level, and inventory is slowly increasing. Spot manganese - ore prices showed mixed trends, with high - grade oxidized ore rising slightly and semi - carbonate ore falling slightly. Manganese - ore inventory increased slightly, and the contradiction is not prominent. The expected bottom - support level has shifted downward [7]. Ferrosilicon - The ferrosilicon price oscillated during the day. The market's expectation of coal - mine supply guarantee has increased, leading to an expected decline in power costs and blue - charcoal prices. On the demand side, hot - metal production has rebounded to a high level. Export demand has declined to above 20,000 tons, with a marginal impact. The production of magnesium metal has increased month - on - month, and secondary demand has increased marginally. Overall demand still has resilience. Ferrosilicon supply remains at a high level, and the bottom - support strength will be tested [8].