Core Points - A criminal gang targeted elderly individuals by offering small gifts like rice and oil to lure them into signing up for mobile phone cards, which were then used to illegally profit over 300,000 yuan through the sale of verification codes [1][2] Group 1: Criminal Activities - The gang, led by a person named Cai, utilized "cat pool" devices to batch activate mobile phone cards and collect verification codes, posing a significant threat to personal information security [1][2] - The operation involved deceiving elderly individuals in community areas by promising benefits, ultimately leading them to unknowingly register mobile phone cards under their names [2] Group 2: Law Enforcement Response - The police successfully dismantled the criminal operation, seizing 30 mobile phones, 4 computers, over 1,200 mobile phone cards, and 7 "cat pool" devices [1] - The case highlights the need for increased awareness and protection measures for vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, against such fraudulent schemes [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - In the steel market, with optimistic domestic and overseas macro - environments and coking coal price concessions as a supporting factor, the steel futures market is rising. The downstream's enthusiasm for covering short positions and spot - futures trading has increased, and steel mills' orders are good. The market is expected to remain strong in the short term [3]. - For iron ore, its short - term fundamentals are strengthening. Although there may be a slight weakening in the long - term, the contradictions are not significant. With high inventory, potential for increased shipments, and stable steel mill demand, it is still considered strong in the short term [20]. - Regarding coal and coke, the short - term market may continue to be strong due to the current good profitability of downstream steel mills. However, in the long - term, the supply - demand gap of coking coal will narrow, and the high iron - making rate may not be sustainable [29]. - In the ferroalloy market, driven by anti - cut - throat competition sentiment, it has been rising slowly. But considering the weakening cost and downstream demand in the off - season, it is expected to be weak in the long - term, with possible fluctuations [46]. - For soda ash, due to the expected disturbances and fundamental limitations, it is rising in a volatile manner. The supply - demand pattern of strong supply and weak demand remains unchanged, and attention should be paid to unexpected or policy - related factors [58]. - In the glass market, the price has moved up. The supply side has a co - existence of ignition and cold - repair, and the market needs to observe the improvement of market sentiment and the real downstream demand [89]. Summary by Directory Steel - **Futures Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the closing prices of rebar 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3191, 3207, and 3147 yuan/ton respectively, and those of hot - rolled coil 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3320, 3327, and 3310 yuan/ton respectively [4]. - **Spot Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the aggregated rebar price in China was 3319 yuan/ton, and the aggregated hot - rolled coil price in Shanghai was 3340 yuan/ton [6][8]. - **Spread**: The 01 - 05 spread of rebar was - 16 yuan/ton, and that of hot - rolled coil was - 7 yuan/ton on July 18, 2025 [4]. Iron Ore - **Futures Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the closing prices of 01, 05, and 09 contracts were 753, 730, and 785 yuan/ton respectively [21]. - **Spot Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the price of Rizhao PB powder was 773 yuan/ton [21]. - **Fundamentals**: The daily average pig iron output on July 18, 2025, was 242.44 tons, and the 45 - port inventory was 13785.21 tons [24]. Coal and Coke - **Futures Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the coking coal 09 - 01 spread was - 49.5 yuan/ton, and the coke 09 - 01 spread was - 45 yuan/ton [30]. - **Spot Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur primary coking coal was 1300 yuan/ton, and the ex - factory price of Lvliang quasi - first - grade wet coke was 1030 yuan/ton [31]. - **Profit and Spread**: The on - site coking profit on July 18, 2025, was 73 yuan/ton, and the main ore - coke ratio was 0.517 [30]. Ferroalloy - **Silicon Iron**: On July 18, 2025, the silicon iron basis in Ningxia was 72 yuan/ton, and the 01 - 05 spread was - 60 yuan/ton [49]. - **Silicon Manganese**: On July 18, 2025, the silicon manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 176 yuan/ton, and the 01 - 05 spread was - 28 yuan/ton [50]. Soda Ash - **Futures Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the closing prices of soda ash 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1306, 1216, and 1265 yuan/ton respectively [60]. - **Spot Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the market price of heavy soda ash in North China was 1300 yuan/ton [61]. Glass - **Futures Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the closing prices of glass 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1240, 1081, and 1165 yuan/ton respectively [90]. - **Spot Prices**: On July 18, 2025, the 05 - contract basis in Shahe was - 74 yuan/ton [90]. - **Production and Sales**: From July 8 - 13, 2025, the production - sales ratio in Shahe ranged from 91% to 120%, and in Hubei from 92% to 163% [92].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Overall Black Market**: The rebound is expected to continue, but it is advisable to short at high prices. Attention should be paid to macro - policies and downstream demand [9]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The spot and futures markets are strengthening jointly. Short - term price fluctuations after a rapid rebound should be noted. Key factors to watch include coal production data, the sustainability of high daily iron - water production at steel mills, and changes in imported coal customs clearance [10]. - **Ferroalloys**: The prices of ferroalloys are expected to follow the trend of the black market. The supply - demand pattern remains relatively loose. Attention should be paid to tariff policies, domestic macro - policies, terminal demand, steel mill profits and production, and domestic production restrictions [11]. 3. Summary by Directory 01 Week - on - Week Market Review - **Futures and Spot Prices**: From July 4th to July 11th, the prices of most black futures and spot products increased. For example, the futures price of rebar (RB2510) rose from 3072 to 3133, a 1.99% increase; the spot price of HRB400E: Φ20 in Shanghai rose from 3170 to 3220, a 1.58% increase [7]. 02 This Week's Black Market Forecast - **Rebar and Other Products**: Last week, the blast furnace operating rate and iron - making capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills decreased. The price increase was mainly due to the news of production restrictions in Shanxi. Although it is still the off - season for demand, the rebound may continue, but shorting at high prices is recommended [9]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The market sentiment is warming up, and the prices are rising. The supply - demand mismatch in coking coal has not been effectively resolved. Coke prices are rising due to increased coking coal costs. Attention should be paid to coal production, steel mill production, and imported coal customs clearance [10]. - **Ferroalloys**: Overseas tariff policies and domestic supply - side news affect the market. The supply of silicomanganese is slightly expanding, while that of ferrosilicon is slightly decreasing. Demand is weakening, and prices are expected to follow the black market [11]. 03 Variety Data - **Finished Products** - **Rebar**: Last week, the production was 216.66 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 4.42 million tons; the apparent demand was 221.50 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.37 million tons. The total inventory was 540.37 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 4.84 million tons [13][20]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: Last week, the production was 323.14 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 5.00 million tons; the apparent demand was 322.51 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.86 million tons. The total inventory was 345.56 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.63 million tons [28][31]. - **Coking Coal and Coke** - **Coke**: The total inventory last week was 930.98 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.26 million tons. The average profit per ton of coke for independent coking enterprises was - 63 yuan, a week - on - week decrease of 11 yuan [50][66]. - **Coking Coal**: The total inventory last week was 2571.21 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 4.56 million tons. The daily average output of clean coal from 523 coking coal mines was 76.5 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.6 million tons [57][67]. - **Ferroalloys** - **Silicomanganese**: The weekly production of 187 independent silicomanganese enterprises last week was 182,280 tons, a week - on - week increase of 2,170 tons. The inventory on July 11th was 220,800 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1,500 tons [90][98]. - **Ferrosilicon**: The weekly production of 136 independent ferrosilicon enterprises last week was 98,700 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1,500 tons. The inventory on July 11th was 70,240 tons, a week - on - week increase of 3,240 tons [92][98].

Report Overview - **Report Title**: [Huabao Futures] Weekly Report on the Black Industry Chain [1] - **Report Date**: July 7, 2025 [2] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating information provided in the report 2. Report's Core View - **Overall**: The market conditions of various varieties in the black industry chain are complex. There are opportunities for price rebounds in some varieties, but there are also risks affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships, policies, and seasons. It is recommended to operate with caution and pay attention to relevant influencing factors [9][10][11] - **Specific Varieties**: - **成材**: Recommend a strategy of shorting on rebounds [9] - **Coal and Coke**: The price volatility intensifies, and the supply - demand pressure of coking coal eases slightly [10] - **Ferroalloys**: The supply - demand pattern tends to be loose, and prices are expected to follow the black market trend without more independent market trends [11] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 01 周度行情回顾 - **Futures and Spot Prices**: From June 27 to July 4, 2025, the prices of most varieties in the black industry chain showed an upward trend. For example, the futures price of rebar RB2510 increased from 2995 to 3072, with a rise of 2.57%, and the spot price increased by 2.92%. However, the prices of some varieties such as coking coal and ferrosilicon decreased slightly [7] 3.2 02 本周黑色行情预判 - **成材** - **Logic**: Last week, the operating rates of blast furnaces and electric arc furnaces decreased, and the daily output of molten iron decreased. The steel price rebounded due to the anti - involution storm and production restrictions in some steel mills in Tangshan. However, it is currently the off - season of demand, and factors such as high temperature and rainfall may affect the height of the rebound [9] - **View**: Short on rebounds [9] - **Later Concerns**: Macroeconomic policies and downstream demand [9] - **Coal and Coke** - **Logic**: After the end of the safety production month and the inspection, some coal mines resumed production, which cooled the bullish sentiment. The anti - involution and capacity - reduction policies also disturbed the market sentiment, and the price volatility intensified [10] - **View**: The market sentiment is volatile recently, the supply - demand pressure of coking coal eases slightly, and the prices of coal and coke fluctuate more violently [10] - **Later Concerns**: Coal production data, the sustainability of high daily output of molten iron in steel mills, and changes in imported coal clearance [10] - **Ferroalloys** - **Logic**: The central government's policy to regulate low - price competition in enterprises affected the market. On the supply side, the production and operating rates of silicon - manganese and ferrosilicon increased; on the demand side, the demand increased slightly last week but may weaken in the future; on the inventory side, silicon - manganese inventory accumulated slightly, and ferrosilicon inventory decreased slightly; on the cost side, the cost support of silicon - manganese increased, and that of ferrosilicon was stable [11] - **View**: The macro - environment has warmed up, and the supply - demand pattern of ferroalloys tends to be loose. Prices are expected to follow the black market trend. Pay attention to supply - side disturbances and environmental protection requirements [11] - **Later Concerns**: Tariff policy evolution, domestic macro - policies, terminal demand, steel mill profits and production, and domestic production restrictions [11] 3.3 03 品种数据 3.3.1 成材 - **Rebar** - **Production and Apparent Demand**: Last week, the production was 221.08 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 3.24 million tons; the apparent demand was 224.87 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 4.96 million tons [13] - **Inventory**: The total inventory was 545.21 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.79 million tons [20] - **Basis**: In Shanghai, the basis for the 10 - month contract was 98 yuan/ton last Friday, a week - on - week increase of 13 yuan/ton [34] - **Hot - Rolled Coil** - **Production and Apparent Demand**: Last week, the production was 328.14 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.9 million tons; the apparent demand was 324.37 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.88 million tons [26] - **Inventory**: The total inventory was 344.93 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 3.77 million tons [31] - **Basis**: In Shanghai, the basis for the 10 - month contract was 49 yuan/ton last Friday, a week - on - week decrease of 20 yuan/ton [41] 3.3.2 煤焦 - **Coke** - **Inventory**: The total inventory was 930.72 million tons last week, a week - on - week decrease of 10.17 million tons [49] - **Profit and Production**: The average profit per ton of coke for independent coking enterprises was - 52 yuan last week, a week - on - week decrease of 6 yuan; the daily output was 64.4 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 million tons [64] - **Basis**: The basis for the 1 - month contract of Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade coke was - 193 yuan/ton last Friday, a week - on - week increase of 11 yuan/ton [71] - **Coking Coal** - **Inventory**: The total inventory was 2566.65 million tons last week, a week - on - week decrease of 4.11 million tons [56] - **Production**: The daily output of clean coal from 523 coking coal mines was 73.9 million tons last week, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 million tons [65] - **Basis**: The basis for the 1 - month contract of Meng 5 clean coal was - 96 yuan/ton last Friday, a week - on - week increase of 17 yuan/ton [74] 3.3.3 铁合金 - **Spot Price**: The price of manganese ore in Tianjin Port increased by 0.5 yuan/dry ton degree week - on - week; the spot price of silicon - manganese in Inner Mongolia remained flat week - on - week; the spot price of ferrosilicon in Inner Mongolia decreased by 20 yuan/ton week - on - week [80] - **Inventory**: The inventory of 63 independent silicon - manganese sample enterprises was 22.23 million tons on July 4, a week - on - week increase of 0.05 million tons; the inventory of 60 independent ferrosilicon enterprises was 6.7 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.244 million tons [11] - **Production and Demand**: The production of silicon - manganese and ferrosilicon increased week - on - week; the weekly demand for silicon - manganese and ferrosilicon of the five major steel varieties increased by 0.72% and 0.63% respectively week - on - week [11]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For the overall black market, it is recommended to adopt a bearish mindset and try shorting on rebounds due to weak macro and fundamental drivers, cautious market sentiment, and a supply - strong and demand - weak situation [9] - Iron ore is expected to run strongly in the short term as it has strong demand resilience. The i2509 contract price is expected to be in the range of 710 - 740 yuan/ton, and the outer - market FE08 contract price is expected to be in the range of 93 - 97 US dollars/ton [10] - Coking coal and coke may continue the oscillatory and strengthening trend in the short term as recent coal mine production cuts and import volume reduction have alleviated the supply - surplus pressure to some extent [11] - Ferroalloys are expected to run weakly in a narrow range. The supply of ferromanganese is still relatively loose with high inventory pressure, while the supply of ferrosilicon is tight and its supply - demand pattern is slightly better [12] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Week - on - Week Market Review - Futures and spot prices of various varieties in the black industry chain showed different changes from June 20 to June 27, 2025. For example, the closing price of the rebar RB2510 futures contract rose by 0.10% to 2995 yuan/ton, and the spot price of HRB400E Φ20 in Shanghai decreased by 0.32% to 3080 yuan/ton [7] 3.2 This Week's Black Market Forecast - **Overall Black Market**: The average capacity utilization rate of independent electric - arc furnace steel mills decreased slightly, while the blast - furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills increased slightly. The market is in a supply - strong and demand - weak situation, and it is recommended to be bearish [9] - **Iron Ore**: The supply is in a seasonal increase, but the demand is strong with high daily iron - water production. The inventory is expected to accumulate slightly, and it is expected to run strongly in the short term [10] - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Coal mine production cuts and import volume reduction have alleviated the supply pressure, and the market sentiment has warmed up. It is expected to run strongly in the short term [11] - **Ferroalloys**: The supply of ferromanganese is loose with high inventory pressure, while the supply of ferrosilicon is tight. Overall, it is expected to run weakly in a narrow range [12] 3.3 Variety Data 3.3.1 Finished Products - **Rebar**: Last week, the output was 217.84 tons, the apparent demand was 219.91 tons, the total inventory was 549.00 tons, and the inventory decreased by 2.07 tons. The basis in Shanghai and Beijing also showed different changes [14][21][33] - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: Last week, the output was 327.24 tons, the apparent demand was 326.25 tons, the total inventory was 341.16 tons, and the inventory increased by 0.99 tons. The basis in Shanghai also changed [26][30][40] 3.3.2 Iron Ore - Imported ore port inventory in 45 ports increased by 36.07 tons to 13930.23 tons last week. The inventory and consumption of 247 steel mills' imported ore, as well as the global shipping volume, also had corresponding changes [42][53][70] 3.3.3 Coking Coal and Coke - The total inventory of coke decreased by 12.02 tons to 940.89 tons last week, and the total inventory of coking coal decreased by 39.64 tons to 2570.76 tons. The profitability, production capacity utilization rate, and other indicators of independent coking enterprises also changed [109][116][122] 3.3.4 Ferroalloys - The spot prices of ferromanganese and ferrosilicon increased slightly last week. The production, demand, inventory, and import volume of ferromanganese and ferrosilicon also had different changes [141][145][158]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report 2. Report's Core Viewpoints - **Steel**: The report suggests a strategy of testing short positions on rebounds for steel. The industry is in a supply - strong and demand - weak situation, and with the arrival of the demand off - season, prices are more likely to fall without macro - policy support [9]. - **Iron Ore**: The price of iron ore is expected to run strongly in a narrow range. Although the supply is expected to increase, the high domestic demand provides support. The i2509 contract price is expected to be in the range of 695 - 720 yuan/ton, and the FE07 contract price in the range of 93 - 96 US dollars/ton [10]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The short - term market sentiment for coking coal and coke has improved, and prices are expected to continue to fluctuate. The reduction in coal production and imports has alleviated the supply - surplus pressure [11]. - **Ferroalloys**: The ferroalloy market is expected to show narrow - range adjustments, following the trend of the black - metal market. The supply of ferromanganese is increasing, putting pressure on prices, while the impact of ferrosilicon inventory on prices is neutral [12]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Week - on - Week Market Review - **Futures and Spot Prices**: The closing prices of futures and spot prices of various black - industry products showed different changes last week. For example, the futures price of rebar RB2510 increased by 23 yuan/ton (0.77%), and the spot price of HRB400E:Φ20 in Shanghai increased by 10 yuan/ton (0.32%) [7]. 3.2 This Week's Black - Industry Market Forecast - **Steel**: The blast - furnace capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills was 90.79%, and the steel - mill profitability rate was 59.31%. The demand for finished products is in the off - season, and the market is in a supply - strong and demand - weak situation. The strategy is to test short positions on rebounds [9]. - **Iron Ore**: The market was mainly affected by geopolitical factors last week. The demand for finished products was in the off - season but did not accumulate inventory. The supply of iron ore is expected to increase, but high demand provides support for prices [10]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The price of coking coal and coke continued to fluctuate last week. The 4th round of price cuts for coke by steel mills is expected to be implemented this week. The reduction in imports and production has alleviated the supply - surplus pressure [11]. - **Ferroalloys**: The market reaction to the Fed's interest - rate decision was stable, but the escalation of the Middle East conflict may increase market volatility. The supply of ferromanganese is increasing, and the demand for both ferromanganese and ferrosilicon has slightly recovered [12]. 3.3 Variety Data 3.3.1 Finished Products - **Rebar**: Last week, the output was 212.18 tons (up 4.61 tons week - on - week), and the apparent demand was 219.19 tons (down 0.78 tons week - on - week). The total inventory was 551.07 tons (down 7.01 tons week - on - week) [14][21]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil**: The output was 325.45 tons (up 0.8 tons week - on - week), and the apparent demand was 330.69 tons (up 10.81 tons week - on - week). The total inventory was 340.17 tons (down 5.24 tons week - on - week) [27][32]. 3.3.2 Iron Ore - **Port Inventory**: The total import - ore port inventory (45 ports) was 13894.16 tons (down 38.98 tons week - on - week). The inventory of various ore types showed different changes [45][51]. - **Steel - Mill Inventory and Consumption**: The inventory of 247 steel mills was 8936.24 tons (up 137.56 tons week - on - week), and the daily consumption was 301.00 tons/day (up 0.57 tons/day week - on - week) [55]. - **Global Shipment**: The global total shipment was 3431.0 tons (up 242.3 tons week - on - week), with different changes in shipments from different regions [71]. 3.3.3 Coking Coal and Coke - **Inventory**: The total coke inventory was 952.91 tons (down 18.68 tons week - on - week), and the total coking - coal inventory was 2610.4 tons (down 11.19 tons week - on - week) [101][109]. - **Production and Profit**: The average daily coke output of independent coking enterprises was 64.7 tons (down 0.3 tons week - on - week), and the average daily coking - coal output of 523 coking mines was 74.4 tons (up 0.3 tons week - on - week) [118][119]. 3.3.4 Ferroalloys - **Spot Price**: The spot price of ferromanganese was 5500 yuan/ton (up 80 yuan/ton week - on - week), and the spot price of ferrosilicon was 5100 yuan/ton (up 50 yuan/ton week - on - week) [135]. - **Production and Demand**: The output of ferromanganese was 176610 tons (up 3220 tons week - on - week), and the demand was 123717 tons (up 1564 tons week - on - week). The output of ferrosilicon was 9.79 tons (up 0.28 tons week - on - week), and the demand was 19964.4 tons (up 357 tons week - on - week) [143][150].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Report's Core View - The steel market is facing challenges as the traditional off - season approaches. Although high hot metal production and raw material cost support the market, demand is under pressure due to factors like policy changes, weak investment data, and potential anti - dumping measures [3]. - Short - term iron ore fundamentals are expected to see an increase in both supply and demand, with price elasticity remaining low. The supply is abundant, and the demand is better than expected, so the iron ore price is likely to be stable in the short term [18]. - In the medium - to - long - term, the coal - coke market may continue to decline as the negative feedback in the black - series is brewing due to factors such as tariff policies and the off - season [35]. - Ferroalloys are expected to remain weak as the cost is likely to decrease, and the demand is in the off - season, but they may be affected by news when the valuation is too low [51]. - The soda ash market is in a long - term oversupply situation. Although there are short - term production fluctuations due to maintenance, it does not change the overall pattern. The demand from the photovoltaic glass industry is weakening [64]. - The glass market has a weak short - term fundamental and cost support. Although there is an expectation of increased cold - repair if the low price persists, there is no obvious driving force currently [92]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - **Price Data**: On June 18, 2025, the closing prices of rebar 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 2978, 2980, and 2986 yuan/ton respectively; those of hot - rolled coil 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3100, 3093, and 3102 yuan/ton respectively. The rebar and hot - rolled coil basis widened, and the term structure changed from contango to back [4][19]. - **Market Situation**: The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up the price of coal, but the steel demand is facing a test in the off - season. There is pressure on the coil and sheet market in some regions, and the steel export may face more anti - dumping pressure [3]. Iron Ore - **Price Data**: On June 18, 2025, the closing price of the 01 contract was 670.5 yuan/ton. The term structure of iron ore flattened, and the backwardation of the far - month contracts slightly increased [20][19]. - **Market Situation**: The supply is expected to remain high, with shipments exceeding the seasonal average by over 300,000 tons. The demand is better than expected, and the hot metal production is likely to remain around 2.4 million tons [18]. Coal - Coke - **Price Data**: On June 18, 2025, the coking coal warehouse - receipt cost (Tangshan Meng 5) was 791 yuan/ton, and the coke warehouse - receipt cost (Rizhao Port wet - quenched) was 1293 yuan/ton. The term structure of coking coal flattened, and the premium of the far - month contracts narrowed [36]. - **Market Situation**: Short - term price fluctuations may intensify due to the conflict in the Middle East. In the medium - to - long - term, the coal - coke market may continue to decline as the negative feedback in the black - series is brewing [35]. Ferroalloys - **Price Data**: On June 18, 2025, the silicon - iron basis in Ningxia was 110 yuan/ton, and the silicon - manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 274 yuan/ton. The ferroalloy positions have decreased, and some funds have left the market [54][55]. - **Market Situation**: The silicon - iron has a production - cut driving force as the profit is at the bottom of the range, while the silicon - manganese profit has improved. The overall situation is weak due to factors such as cost reduction expectations and the off - season [51]. Soda Ash - **Price Data**: On June 18, 2025, the closing prices of soda ash 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1204, 1170, and 1159 yuan/ton respectively. The market is in a long - term oversupply situation, and the inventory is at a historical high [66][64]. - **Market Situation**: The production has recovered to over 700,000 tons, and the demand from the photovoltaic glass industry is weakening. The price needs further decline in the spot market to fall further [64]. Glass - **Price Data**: On June 18, 2025, the closing prices of glass 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1084, 980, and 1038 yuan/ton respectively. The cumulative apparent demand of glass has dropped by nearly 10% [93]. - **Market Situation**: The supply has a situation of both ignition and cold - repair. The short - term fundamental and cost support are weak, and there is no obvious driving force [92].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - From April to May, the black metal sector showed a pattern of strong current reality but weak future expectations, with the discount of futures prices to spot prices widening. The current real - demand is acceptable, especially the export demand is resilient. Steel mills have good profitability and are mostly operating at full capacity, with hot metal production expected to remain between 240 - 245 million tons for a long time. Attention should be paid to whether the weak demand expectation in the off - season can be realized. If the expectation is false, prices may rebound; otherwise, the weakness may continue. Steel prices are expected to fluctuate at the bottom in the short term. Iron ore has a risk of supplementary decline in the medium term, and coking coal may fall again due to the oversupply situation [2][7][8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Research Background - From April to May, the steel market had strong current demand but weak future expectations. The market was pessimistic about the future due to the off - season and the Sino - US trade conflict, leading to a large discount of futures to spot prices. At the end of May, the US raised steel tariffs, but market expectations eased after the Sino - US leaders' call. The research team visited 8 local enterprises in Tangshan from June 9th to understand the supply - demand situation, the impact of tariff hikes on exports, and enterprises' views on the market [5]. 3.2 Research Conclusions - **Order situation**: Steel mills' orders are generally booked 15 - 30 days in advance, with over - selling being common. Demand for shipbuilding and infrastructure steel is good, while construction steel demand is poor. Some steel mills reported slower downstream purchases due to the expected off - season [2][6]. - **Profitability and production**: Steel mills' profit per ton is generally between 150 - 160 yuan, and some steel billet profits can reach 200 yuan/ton. Most enterprises are operating at full capacity, with hot metal production expected to stay between 240 - 245 million tons for a long time [2][6][8]. - **Export situation**: Although there was a brief impact on exports in early April due to the trade conflict, exports have been performing well since then. Some steel mills' export orders are booked until August or September, and high export profits have reduced the available steel billet resources [2][6]. - **Raw material inventory**: Steel mills' iron ore inventory is about 10 - 15 days, and coking coal and coke are purchased as needed, with inventory levels of 2 - 7 days [2][6]. - **Market outlook**: Enterprises have different views on the future, but generally, the industry is cautious, not expecting a short - term improvement. Most believe that the oversupply of coking coal remains unchanged, and prices may fall further [2][6][7]. - **Operation strategies**: Some local enterprises are buying rebar futures and selling forward - delivery steel billet spot. Others are hedging iron ore through futures or over - the - counter options to lock in costs [7]. 3.3 Research Minutes by Enterprise - **A steel trader**: The enterprise mainly sells wear - resistant plates and medium - thick plates. Inventory is low, about 2 - 3 million tons locally. Sales have doubled this year compared to last year, and export orders are good. The enterprise is not pessimistic about the second half of the year, believing that policy may be further strengthened, and coking coal prices below 800 yuan won't last long [9]. - **A plate processing warehouse**: It belongs to a large Xiamen - based trading enterprise, with a current inventory of about 4 million tons. Exports decreased after May due to stricter government control. Processing volume has declined, and the current processing capacity is 200 - 300 tons per day [10]. - **A mainstream steel billet warehouse**: It is the largest steel storage in Tangshan, with a current inventory of about 20 million tons. Steel mills are prioritizing export orders, resulting in less available steel billet resources. The enterprise is pessimistic about the future, expecting prices to gradually decline [13][14]. - **An international trading company A under a steel mill**: The affiliated steel mill has a capacity of 7.1 million tons. The company is operating at full capacity, with good profit margins for strip steel and section steel. Orders are booked well in advance, and exports have recovered. Raw material inventory is low [15]. - **An international trading company B under a steel mill**: The company believes that the steel billet market is in a bullish structure. It is buying rebar futures and selling steel billet spot. Industry - wide steel billet export orders are good. The enterprise is not pessimistic about the second half of the year [17]. - **Steel mill A**: It has an annual capacity of 7.5 million tons. After a blast furnace resumed operation, it is expected to have another maintenance. Profits are high, and orders are booked one month in advance. Export has recovered. The enterprise is pessimistic about July - August due to expected hot metal production decline and believes coking coal prices will fall further [18][19]. - **Steel mill B**: With a capacity of 10 million tons, it has good sales and profits, and is operating at full capacity. It is not pessimistic about the future, but believes that cost factors may drag down steel prices [20]. - **Steel mill C**: It has a capacity of about 2 million tons, with good profits and full - capacity production. Orders are booked until September. The enterprise believes the market is at the bottom, and is conducting some futures - cash reverse arbitrage and iron ore hedging. It thinks coking coal will remain weak [21].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The ongoing China-US talks have improved market sentiment, leading to a slight rebound in the futures market. However, the traditional off-season for steel has arrived, with weakening demand and abundant raw material supply, suggesting limited fundamental support for the rebound [3]. - The current fundamentals of iron ore are acceptable, but future concerns are emerging. Supply is increasing while demand is expected to decline, which may lead to slower inventory depletion and potential accumulation [19]. - The relaxation of China-US relations has boosted market sentiment, causing coking coal to rebound due to previous overselling. Coke has also followed, but its rebound is weaker due to downstream price cuts. The demand for coking coal and coke has rigid support in the short term [34]. - Short - term market sentiment for ferroalloys has improved, but the long - term trend remains weak due to factors such as steel mill price pressure, cost decline, and the off - season for steel demand. However, the high - inventory issue is gradually weakening, and the supply is at a low level [51]. - The production of soda ash is expected to gradually recover, and the market remains in a long - term oversupply situation. The demand is stable overall, but the photovoltaic sector may return to an oversupply pattern [65]. - The glass market has a nearly 10% decline in cumulative apparent demand. To balance supply and demand in the second half of the year, the daily melting volume needs to decline. The current valuation is low, but the short - term fundamentals and cost support are weak [93]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - **Price Data**: On June 11, 2025, the closing prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil futures contracts increased slightly compared to the previous day. The basis and spreads of different contracts also showed certain changes [4][8]. - **Market Situation**: The off - season has led to a decline in some steel demand, such as a significant decrease in the outbound volume of building materials in Hangzhou and inventory accumulation in multiple regions for hot - rolled coils. Although steel mills maintain production through product switching, the supply of raw materials is abundant, and the rebound of the futures market lacks strong fundamental support [3]. Iron Ore - **Price Data**: On June 11, 2025, the closing prices of iron ore futures contracts increased compared to the previous day, while the basis decreased. The daily and weekly changes in different contracts varied [20]. - **Fundamental Data**: Global iron ore shipments have increased significantly, and the demand is expected to decline. The production of five major steel products has not decreased significantly, but the demand has a seasonal decline, increasing the inventory depletion pressure [19][28]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Price Data**: On June 11, 2025, the coking coal and coke futures prices, basis, and spreads showed different degrees of changes. The coking coal prices rebounded more strongly, and the coking profit on the futures market shrank [35]. - **Market Situation**: The relaxation of China - US relations has driven the rebound of coking coal and coke. The current basis is in a reasonable range, and the demand for coking coal and coke has rigid support in the short term [34]. Ferroalloys - **Price Data**: On June 11, 2025, the prices of ferrosilicon and ferromanganese spot and futures contracts, as well as their basis and spreads, showed different changes. The cost of ferrosilicon and the prices of raw materials for ferromanganese also changed to some extent [52][53]. - **Market Situation**: Short - term market sentiment has improved, but the long - term trend is still weak. The high - inventory issue is gradually weakening, and the supply is at a low level, with the cost expected to decline [51]. Soda Ash - **Price Data**: On June 11, 2025, the prices of soda ash futures contracts decreased slightly, and the basis and spreads also changed. The spot prices of heavy and light soda ash in different regions remained stable [67][68]. - **Market Situation**: The production of soda ash is expected to recover, and the market is in a long - term oversupply situation. The demand is stable overall, but the photovoltaic sector may return to an oversupply pattern [65]. Glass - **Price Data**: On June 11, 2025, the prices of glass futures contracts showed different trends, and the basis and spreads also changed. The daily sales - to - production ratios in different regions varied [94][97]. - **Market Situation**: The cumulative apparent demand for glass has declined nearly 10%. To balance supply and demand in the second half of the year, the daily melting volume needs to decline. The current valuation is low, but the short - term fundamentals and cost support are weak [93].

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The focus is on the black commodities market, particularly coking coal, iron ore, and steel products, indicating a bearish outlook due to oversupply and weak demand [1][2][3][5][15]. Key Points and Arguments Coking Coal Market - Coking coal prices have shown a short-term rebound but are expected to decline in the medium to long term due to oversupply and weak demand [1][21]. - Current coking coal prices are near the limit up, primarily driven by a short-term rebound after a prolonged decline [3][23]. - The market sentiment is affected by Mongolia's coal export policies and domestic resource law adjustments, which require ongoing observation [1][25][26]. - The overall coking coal market lacks upward drivers, and future price movements may still trend downward [21][32]. Iron Ore Supply and Demand - The iron ore market is characterized by increasing supply and decreasing demand, with global shipments maintaining high levels [5][20]. - Recent data shows iron ore shipments at 30-33 million tons, with a year-on-year increase of 3% [5]. - China's iron water production is declining, leading to a bearish outlook for iron ore prices, which may fall below $90 [5][20]. Steel Production and Inventory - Rebar production has decreased due to losses in electric arc furnaces, with expectations of inventory accumulation [6][8][10]. - Hot-rolled coil production has rebounded to near peak levels, but overall demand remains weak, leading to price pressures [7][8]. - Current profit margins for rebar and hot-rolled coil are modest, with rebar margins around 50-100 RMB and hot-rolled coil margins at 100-150 RMB [9][12]. Market Sentiment and Economic Factors - The black commodities market is in a prolonged phase of reducing volatility, with weak macroeconomic drivers and pessimistic market sentiment [2][11]. - The construction and real estate sectors are underperforming, contributing to weak demand for steel products [2][10]. - Policy measures have had limited impact on market sentiment, and further effective actions are needed to stabilize confidence [18][35]. Future Outlook - The overall outlook for the black commodities market remains bearish, with potential for short-term rebounds but a long-term downward trend expected [11][16][35]. - The market is closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators and potential policy changes that could influence demand and supply dynamics [13][18][35]. Additional Important Insights - The impact of Mongolia's political changes and resource tax adjustments on coal exports is a significant concern for market participants [25][26]. - The implementation of new domestic mining laws may lead to increased production costs and potential supply reductions [26][32]. - High inventory levels are currently pressuring prices across the black commodities spectrum, particularly in coking coal and iron ore [30][31]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call, highlighting the challenges and dynamics within the black commodities market.