Core Points - The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China have severely impacted US soybean exports, with exports to China dropping to zero in September 2023, marking the first time since 2018 that such a decline has occurred [2][5] - The US soybean market has been significantly affected, with exports to China falling to 21.8 million bushels from January to August 2023, a substantial decrease compared to the previous year [2][9] - The US government has previously provided subsidies to farmers, but there is a growing urgency for a trade agreement to restore soybean purchases from China [5][9] Trade Dynamics - China has shifted its soybean imports to countries like Argentina and Brazil, purchasing 2 million tons from Argentina and significantly increasing imports from Brazil [4][9] - The US soybean prices have plummeted, leading farmers to rely on government subsidies for survival [4][5] - The overall agricultural exports from the US to China have decreased by 53%, with soybeans being the most affected commodity [2][4] Policy Responses - President Trump has indicated a willingness to lower tariffs on Chinese goods, contingent upon China meeting three conditions: resuming soybean imports, controlling fentanyl trafficking, and not restricting rare earth exports [7][11] - The US has implemented a series of tariffs, with the total rate reaching as high as 55%, which has prompted retaliatory measures from China [2][5] - The US administration is facing pressure from domestic farmers and the economy, as the trade war has led to increased manufacturing costs and consumer prices [7][11] Future Outlook - The ongoing negotiations between the US and China may lead to a potential breakthrough, with discussions around increasing soybean purchases and tariff adjustments [7][11] - The core issues of technology competition and geopolitical tensions remain unresolved, indicating that the trade conflict is likely to persist [9][11] - The US agricultural sector's vulnerability has been exposed, necessitating a search for new markets to compensate for the loss of Chinese demand [9]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The shipping index (European Line) futures prices rose collectively on Tuesday, with the main contract EC2512 up 5.1% and the far - month contracts up 1 - 3%. The latest SCFIS European Line settlement freight rate index rebounded by 108.58 points from last week, up 10.5% month - on - month, and the spot index turned from decline to increase. Recently, there are a mix of long and short factors. The trade war situation is unclear, the "peace plan" in the Middle East promotes the improvement of the Red Sea shipping resumption expectation, and the oversupply pattern is stable. The futures price is expected to fluctuate widely. The freight rate market is greatly affected by news, and the futures price is expected to fluctuate more sharply. It is recommended that investors be cautious, pay attention to the operation rhythm and risk control, and track geopolitical, shipping capacity and cargo volume data in a timely manner [1] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - EC main contract closing price: 1769.300, up 85.9; EC sub - main contract closing price: 1568, up 43.8. EC2512 - EC2602 spread: 201.30, up 41.30; EC2512 - EC2604 spread: 605.50, up 78.60. EC contract basis: - 628.92, down 87.30. EC main contract open interest: 28434, up 2333 [1] Spot Market - SCFIS (European Line) (weekly): 1140.38, up 108.58; SCFIS (US West Line) (weekly): 863.46, down 14.34. SCFI (composite index) (weekly): 1310.32, up 149.90; container ship capacity (10,000 TEUs): 1227.97, up 0.25. CCFI (composite index) (weekly): 973.11, down 41.67; CCFI (European Line) (weekly): 1267.91, down 19.24. Baltic Dry Index (daily): 2069.00, up 2.00; Panama Freight Index (daily): 1827.00, up 2.00. Average charter price (Panamax): 16692.00, up 1078.00; average charter price (Capesize): 28559.00, down 286.00 [1] Industry News - The US and China are about to return to the negotiation table. Trump listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as the three issues to be raised to China. China's stance on Sino - US economic and trade issues is consistent and clear. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Albanese signed an agreement on rare earths and critical minerals. The US and Australian governments plan to jointly invest more than $3 billion in critical mineral projects in the next 6 months, with an estimated recoverable resource value of $53 billion [1] Key Factors Affecting the Market - The strike crisis at Rotterdam Port has escalated, with the original 48 - hour strike extended indefinitely, causing a full - scale halt to port container handling operations. More than 60 ships are waiting at sea, increasing regional supply chain uncertainty. CMA CGM announced a price increase letter for November, boosting the futures price. Trump continued to send out easing signals, alleviating trade war tensions and driving a slight rebound in freight rates. Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the US - proposed "peace plan" for the Gaza Strip, improving the Red Sea shipping resumption expectation and weakening the support for futures prices. The eurozone's recent economic data has fluctuated, with business sentiment indices weaker than expected. The ECB stated that it will slow down the pace of interest rate cuts. China's improved export data in September supports the shipping industry [1] Key Data to Watch - UK September CPI monthly rate at 14:00 on October 22; UK September retail price index monthly rate at 14:00 on October 22 [1]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley suggests shorting the dollar in a "blonde girl" environment where US stocks rise while Treasury losses are controlled [1] - Bank of America warns that tightening credit conditions may trigger passive selling, indicating potential bear market signals for the stock market [1] - Goldman Sachs expects a 0.3% month-on-month increase in both overall and core CPI for September, maintaining core inflation around 3.1% [2] Group 2 - Societe Generale indicates that a mild recession in the US could lead to a weaker dollar due to potential rate cuts [3] - UBS believes that the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in the coming months, supported by rising long-term inflation expectations [4] - Citigroup does not anticipate that the new Japanese Prime Minister will pressure the Bank of Japan to avoid rate hikes, given the current economic context [5] Group 3 - Goldman Sachs predicts Brent crude oil prices will drop to $52 per barrel by Q4 next year, citing inventory increases and refining margins [8] - Singapore Bank notes that investors may still be keen to increase gold allocations during price pullbacks, raising their 12-month gold price forecast to $4,600 per ounce [9] - Canadian banks forecast record corporate earnings for Q3, supporting the Toronto stock market's upward trend [10] Group 4 - Huachuang Securities reports a recovery in fund allocations to credit bonds, suggesting opportunities in 4-5 year maturities [11] - Galaxy Securities highlights a market style shift benefiting the food and beverage index, with a focus on new consumption trends [12] - CITIC Securities observes a divergence in economic data for September, with production remaining resilient while demand indicators decline [13] Group 5 - CITIC Securities notes that recent adjustments to Hainan's duty-free shopping policy could boost sales, enhancing consumer experience and increasing foot traffic [14] - CITIC Securities also reports advancements in solid-state battery technology, which may accelerate the commercialization process [15]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly focusing on the U.S. demand for China to lift restrictions on rare earth exports, highlighting the strategic importance of these resources for national security and technological advancement [1][15][39]. Group 1: U.S. Trade Policy and Strategy - Trump's assertion that "tariffs equal national security" reflects a desperate political maneuver rather than a solid strategy, indicating a loss of confidence in his administration's trade policies [3][5]. - The trade war has not yielded the expected benefits for the U.S., with rising costs for American businesses and dissatisfaction among allies, leading to a decline in Trump's domestic support [6][8]. - The focus on rare earths as a singular demand illustrates a shift from broader trade negotiations to a more desperate, point-specific strategy, revealing the diminishing options available to the U.S. [24][32]. Group 2: Importance of Rare Earths - China controls over 80% of global rare earth production, while the U.S. relies on imports for 90% of its rare earth needs, making this a critical issue for U.S. military and technological sectors [15][21]. - The U.S. has faced significant delays in developing domestic rare earth processing capabilities, with projects pushed back to 2026, underscoring the challenges in establishing alternative supply chains [15][17]. - The competition for rare earths is not merely an economic issue but a matter of national security, as these resources are essential for modern technology and military applications [15][33]. Group 3: China's Position and Strategy - China's restrictions on rare earth exports are part of a broader strategy to manage its resources sustainably and assert its position in global trade, rather than a targeted response to U.S. demands [17][19]. - The Chinese government has maintained a calm and resolute stance in negotiations, indicating a strong position in the face of U.S. pressure [19][39]. - The ongoing struggle over rare earths reflects a larger contest for defining future technological and industrial standards, with China increasingly positioning itself as a rule-maker rather than a rule-taker [35][39].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the severe crisis faced by American soybean farmers due to a complete halt in orders from China, which has historically been their largest customer, leading to significant economic repercussions for the agricultural sector in the U.S. [1][3][5] Group 1: Current Situation of U.S. Soybean Farmers - Despite record-high soybean production, farmers are experiencing a "devastating blow" with empty shipping docks and a 30% reduction in dock workers' hours [1] - North Dakota reports that 70% of soybean storage facilities are full, forcing some farmers to store soybeans outdoors, risking spoilage and further losses [1] - Illinois has approved the construction of 12 temporary storage facilities, yet there remains a shortage of at least 3 million tons of storage space, leading to over $500 million in insurance claims due to unsold soybeans [1][5] Group 2: Impact of China's Import Policies - China has not placed any orders for U.S. soybeans this year, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that there have been zero orders [3][5] - Historically, China accounts for over 50% of U.S. soybean exports, contributing more than $10 billion in revenue to American farmers [5] - The lack of orders has led to financial distress among farmers, many of whom relied on agricultural loans to sustain operations, now facing potential regional agricultural credit risks [5][7] Group 3: Historical Context and Trade Dynamics - The article outlines a historical shift where China transitioned from a soybean exporter to the largest importer, largely due to U.S. agricultural policies and the introduction of genetically modified soybeans [7][8] - U.S. agricultural subsidies and aggressive marketing strategies have led to a significant decline in China's domestic soybean industry, with major U.S. firms controlling a large portion of the Chinese oilseed market [8][10] - The article highlights the long-term consequences of U.S.-China trade tensions, particularly the impact of tariffs on U.S. soybeans, which have rendered them less competitive in the Chinese market [12][13] Group 4: Future Implications for U.S. Soybean Industry - As of 2025, Brazil has overtaken the U.S. as China's largest soybean supplier, capturing 71.6% of the market share, while U.S. exports have plummeted to 12% [16][19] - The U.S. soybean industry faces a critical situation with storage capacities nearing full, and many farmers are forced to sell equipment to survive financially [19][21] - The article concludes that the U.S. agricultural model, heavily reliant on the Chinese market, is at risk, with potential losses estimated at $20 billion if orders do not resume [23][26]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - PTA supply side is contracting, with Ningbo Yisheng Petrochemical Phase 4 reducing its load by 50% until the end of the month. PTA processing fees remain low, and industry profits are still constrained by over - capacity due to new plant commissions. [2] - Polyester downstream load remains above 90%, but high load has not led to large - scale inventory accumulation. With the end of the "Golden September and Silver October" period, there are concerns that subsequent textile and clothing demand will be affected by the trade war. [2] - PTA's operating rate may decline further, and due to the decline in crude oil prices, it is difficult for PTA to have an independent market. Bottle chips and short fibers continue to fluctuate with costs. [2] Group 3: Summary by Indicators Price Indicators - PTA spot price decreased from 4340 to 4315, a decrease of 25 [2] - MEG domestic price decreased from 4115 to 4100, a decrease of 15 [2] - PTA closing price decreased from 4402 to 4384, a decrease of 18 [2] - 1.4D direct - spun polyester staple fiber price decreased from 6370 to 6355, a decrease of 15 [2] - Polyester bottle chip prices in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang markets decreased, with the average price down 10 yuan/ton compared to the previous working day [2] Spread and Basis Indicators - Short - fiber basis decreased from 201 to 199, a decrease of 2 [2] - The 11 - 12 spread decreased from 26 to 4, a decrease of 22 [2] - The price difference between 1.4D direct - spun and imitation large - chemical fiber decreased from 920 to 905, a decrease of 15 [2] Cash Flow and Processing Fee Indicators - Polyester staple fiber cash flow decreased from 246 to 240, a decrease of 6 [2] - Bottle chip spot processing fee decreased from 539 to 542, a decrease of 2.6 [2] - T32S pure polyester yarn processing fee increased from 3910 to 3925, an increase of 15 [2] Load and Production and Sales Indicators - Direct - spun short - fiber load (weekly) decreased from 94.40% to 93.90% [3] - Polyester staple fiber production and sales decreased from 81.00% to 77.00%, a decrease of 4.00% [3] - Polyester yarn startup rate (weekly) remained unchanged at 63.50% [3] - Recycled cotton - type load index (weekly) decreased from 51.50% to 51.00% [3]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2) Core View of the Report - PTA supply is shrinking, with Ningbo Yisheng Petrochemical Phase 4 reducing its load by 50% until the end of the month. However, its processing fee remains low due to over - capacity from new device production. The polyester downstream load is high, but there are concerns about textile and clothing demand after the "Golden September and Silver October" period due to trade wars. PTA's upward movement is restricted by falling crude oil prices [2]. - For ethylene glycol, the inventory at East China ports is low, and the expected import volume from overseas markets is decreasing. However, domestic device production is putting pressure on prices. With the end of the polyester peak season and the downward movement of the crude oil fundamentals, polyester is expected to operate weakly [2]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Quotes - **PTA**: The price of INE crude oil rose from 432.6 yuan/barrel to 435.8 yuan/barrel, PTA - SC decreased from 1258.3 yuan/ton to 1217.0 yuan/ton, and the PTA/SC ratio dropped from 1.4002 to 1.3843. The PTA spot price fell from 4340 yuan/ton to 4315 yuan/ton, and the main - contract futures price decreased from 4402 yuan/ton to 4384 yuan/ton. The spot processing fee dropped from 136.0 yuan/ton to 119.6 yuan/ton, and the on - screen processing fee decreased from 208.0 yuan/ton to 188.6 yuan/ton [2]. - **MEG**: The main - contract futures price remained at 4003 yuan/ton. The MEG - naphtha spread changed from - 102.97 yuan/ton to - 102.16 yuan/ton. The MEG domestic price dropped from 4115 yuan/ton to 4100 yuan/ton, and the main - contract basis decreased from 74 to 70 [2]. Industrial Chain Start - up Situation - The PX start - up rate remained at 84.62%, the PTA start - up rate remained at 76.95%, the MEG start - up rate decreased from 66.50% to 65.39%, and the polyester load remained at 89.38% [2]. Product Price and Cash Flow - **Polyester Filament**: The prices of POY150D/48F, FDY150D/96F, DTY150D/48F decreased by 75 yuan/ton, 5 yuan/ton, and 25 yuan/ton respectively. The POY cash flow decreased from 126 to 77, the FDY cash flow increased from - 229 to - 208, and the DTY cash flow increased from 226 to 227. The filament sales rate decreased from 55% to 42% [2]. - **Polyester Staple Fiber**: The price of 1.4D direct - spinning polyester staple fiber decreased from 6370 yuan/ton to 6355 yuan/ton. The staple - fiber cash flow increased from 381 to 392, and the staple - fiber sales rate decreased from 81% to 68% [2]. - **Polyester Chip**: The price of semi - bright chips decreased from 5485 yuan/ton to 5475 yuan/ton. The chip cash flow increased from 46 to 62, and the chip sales rate decreased from 67% to 51% [2]. Device Maintenance An East China 2.2 - million - ton PTA device slightly reduced its load, and the recovery time is to be tracked [2].

商 品 研 究 2025 年 10 月 21 日 LLDPE：趋势偏弱 陈嘉昕 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0020481 chenjiaxin2@gtht.com 【基本面跟踪】 LLDPE 基本面数据 | 期 货 | | 昨日收盘价 | 日涨跌 | 昨日成交 | 持仓变动 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | L2601 | 6879 | -0.20% | 218,340 | -3312 | | 基差月差变化 | | 昨日价差 | | 前日价差 | | | | 01合约基差 | 1 1 | | 1 6 | | | | 01-05合约价差 | -42 | | -33 | | | 重要现货价格 | | 昨日价格 | （元/吨） | 前日价格 （元/吨） | | | | 华北 | 6890 | | 6890 | | | | 华东 | 6900 | | 6900 | | | | 华南 | 7080 | | 7080 | | 资料来源：卓创资讯，国泰君安期货 【现货消息】 成本方面，原油价格虽有上涨，而成本支撑不足；供应方面，随着前期检修装置重启，进口资源陆续到 港，供应 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings The report does not explicitly mention industry investment ratings. 2. Core Views of the Report - The report provides trend forecasts and analysis for various energy - chemical futures, including PX, PTA, MEG, etc., considering factors such as supply - demand, macro - environment, and cost [2][10][11]. - Different futures have different trends, such as some being in a short - term shock market, some trending weakly, and some having their far - month valuations suppressed [2][10][11]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs PX, PTA, MEG - **Market Conditions**: PX paper goods were slightly weak in the afternoon; PTA futures fluctuated downwards, and the spot market had general negotiation atmosphere; a 400,000 - ton/year MEG device in Guangdong restarted, while a 400,000 - ton/year device in Fujian stopped for maintenance [6]. - **Trend Intensity**: All three have a trend intensity of - 1, indicating a weak trend [9]. - **Views and Suggestions**: PX is in a short - term shock market, and PXN long positions are recommended. PTA demand is expected to improve marginally, and short positions should be reduced. MEG has a weak unilateral trend with sufficient domestic supply and increasing inventory [10][11]. Rubber - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, etc. The inventory in Qingdao decreased, but downstream demand was flat, and the price was in a range - bound pattern [13][15]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral trend [13]. Synthetic Rubber - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, and prices of related products. The market had a weak trading atmosphere [16][17]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral trend [18]. - **Market Outlook**: The fundamentals have pressure, but the valuation is moderately low. With many important macro - events, the price is expected to fluctuate [18]. Asphalt - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, and spot prices. The refinery's start - up rate and inventory rate changed slightly [19]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral trend [28]. - **Market News**: The domestic asphalt refinery's production in November is expected to decrease. The factory and social inventories decreased [30]. LLDPE - **Fundamental Data**: Futures prices decreased, and there were changes in basis and spread. Spot prices remained stable [31]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [33]. - **Market Analysis**: The market is affected by the trade war, with weak cost support, increasing supply pressure, and sluggish demand [31][32]. PP - **Fundamental Data**: Futures prices decreased, and there were changes in basis and spread. Spot prices were weakly adjusted [35][36]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [37]. - **Market Analysis**: Affected by the trade war and falling oil prices, the supply is high, and the market is in a weak state [36]. Caustic Soda - **Fundamental Data**: Futures and spot prices are provided. The eastern part of Shandong had a price rebound, while the west and southwest had price cuts [39]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral trend [42]. - **Market Analysis**: The supply pressure is not large in October, but the far - month valuation is suppressed by the expected alumina production cut [40]. Pulp - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, etc. The spot market was stable, and the supply was loose while demand was weak [44][45]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral trend [44]. Glass - **Fundamental Data**: Futures prices decreased, and there were changes in basis and spread. Spot prices were adjusted downwards [48]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [48]. - **Market News**: The domestic float glass market price was adjusted downwards, and the trading atmosphere was general [48]. Methanol - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, and spot prices. The port inventory decreased, but some regions had inventory accumulation [51][53]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [54]. - **Market Outlook**: The fundamentals have great pressure, but the valuation is moderately low. With many macro - events, the price is expected to fluctuate [53]. Urea - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, etc. The enterprise inventory increased [56][57]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [58]. - **Market Outlook**: The fundamentals have large pressure, and the valuation is high. The price is expected to fluctuate in the short - term and trend weakly in the medium - term [57][58]. Styrene - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices and spreads [59]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral trend [59]. - **Spot News**: Short - sellers have a need to stop losses. The port inventory is expected to change from accumulation to depletion, and the market focuses on cost contradictions [60]. Soda Ash - **Fundamental Data**: Futures prices remained unchanged, and there were changes in basis and spread. Spot prices were stable [62]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [63]. - **Market News**: The domestic soda ash market was stable, with high supply and general procurement sentiment from the glass industry [63]. LPG, Propylene - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, and spreads. The PDH, MTBE, and alkylation start - up rates decreased [65]. - **Trend Intensity**: Both have a trend intensity of 0, indicating a neutral trend [68]. - **Market News**: There are PDH and LPG plant maintenance plans [69][70]. PVC - **Fundamental Data**: Futures and spot prices are provided, and the basis and spread are given. The production is expected to increase [72]. - **Trend Intensity**: The trend intensity is - 1, indicating a weak trend [73]. - **Market Analysis**: Affected by the trade war and cost decline, PVC is in a negative feedback state with high supply and weak demand [72]. Fuel Oil, Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, and spot prices. The low - sulfur fuel oil was weaker than the high - sulfur fuel oil [75]. - **Trend Intensity**: Both have a trend intensity of 0, indicating a neutral trend [75]. Container Freight Index (European Line) - **Fundamental Data**: There were changes in futures prices, trading volume, open interest, and freight rates. The freight rates of European and US - West routes increased [77]. - **Trend Intensity**: The short - term trend is strong [77].

Report Summary 1. Report Type and Date - Report type: Steel Daily Review [1] - Date: October 21, 2025 [2] 2. Research Team - Black Metal Research Team: Researchers include Zhai Hepan, Nie Jiayi, and Feng Zeren [3] 3. Market Conditions on October 20 3.1 Futures Market - **Prices and Trading Volume**: RB2601 closed at 3045 yuan/ton with a -0.03% change, trading 1,232,540 lots; HC2601 closed at 3215 yuan/ton with a -0.12% change, trading 539,570 lots; SS2512 closed at 12595 yuan/ton with a -0.16% change, trading 124,780 lots [5] - **Position Changes**: RB2601's open interest increased by 1,609 lots; HC2601's increased by 7,152 lots [5] - **Fund Flows**: RB2601 had a 0.15 - billion - yuan inflow; HC2601 had a 0.28 - billion - yuan inflow [5] 3.2 Spot Market - **Price Changes**: Some rebar and hot - rolled coil spot prices declined. Rebar prices in Nanjing and Hefei dropped 30 yuan/ton, and in other cities, 10 - 20 yuan/ton; hot - rolled coil prices in Zhengzhou dropped 30 yuan/ton, and in other cities, 10 - 20 yuan/ton [8] 3.3 Technical Indicators - Rebar 2601 contract's daily KDJ indicator showed a golden cross, and hot - rolled coil 2601's was close to a golden cross. Both contracts' daily MACD green bars narrowed [8] 4. Market Outlook 4.1 News and Policy - Trump's attitude towards China - US trade tariffs softened, which eased market concerns. He will meet with China in about two weeks and is optimistic about the negotiation. The US Treasury Secretary also said the meeting may lead to a broader trade agreement [9][10] 4.2 Fundamentals - **Supply and Demand**: In the past 6 weeks, the weekly output of five major steel products decreased slightly but remained high; weekly demand rebounded from the lowest since late February but was lower than the end - September level; social inventory of five major steel products decreased slightly from the highest since mid - April [10] - **Raw Materials**: In the past 2 weeks, iron ore inventories of 247 steel mills and imported sintered powder ore inventories of 64 sample steel mills dropped significantly; in the past 4 weeks, Australian and Brazilian iron ore shipments increased by 2.2% on top of a 3.7% increase in the previous 4 weeks, and arrivals increased by 11.9% after a 1.4% decrease in the previous 4 weeks; coke profit was briefly positive and then turned negative, and the first round of coke price increase was implemented on October 1; steel mills reduced coke inventories after the holiday; coking coal prices remained firm [11] 4.3 Forecast - Steel demand has seasonal improvement, but trade conflicts remain uncertain. Steel futures prices are expected to be more volatile, with a possible first - decline - then - rebound trend. Attention should be paid to market expectations before China - US trade negotiations, raw material prices after most steel mills' profits turn negative, and the impact of low temperatures on terminal demand [11] 5. Industry News - **Economic Growth**: The National Bureau of Statistics attributed the Q3 GDP growth slowdown to international trade protectionism and domestic economic structural adjustment [12] - **Policy Adjustment**: The Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration adjusted the VAT policy for wind power generation and nuclear power [13] - **Production Data**: From January to September 2025, national coke production was 377.16 million tons (up 3.5% YoY), pig iron production was 645.86 million tons (down 1.1% YoY), crude steel production was 746.25 million tons (down 2.9% YoY), and steel production was 1.10385 billion tons (up 5.4% YoY). In September, national coal production was 411.51 million tons (down 1.8% YoY), and industrial power generation was 826.2 billion kWh (up 1.5% YoY) [13] - **Real Estate**: From January to September 2025, national real estate development investment was 6.7706 trillion yuan (down 13.9% YoY), construction area was 6.4858 billion square meters (down 9.4% YoY), new commercial housing sales area was 658.35 million square meters (down 5.5% YoY), and sales volume was 6.304 trillion yuan (down 7.9% YoY) [13] - **Railway Transport**: In the first three quarters of 2025, national railway freight volume was 3.912 billion tons (up 2.8% YoY) [14] - **Corporate Performance**: Baotou Steel's semi - annual asset - liability ratio in 2025 decreased by 0.42 percentage points from the beginning of the year, and financial expenses decreased by 6.29% YoY [14] - **International Trade**: In September 2025, China exported 6.4 million tons of steel plates (down 6.1% YoY) and 1.68 million tons of steel bars (up 25.0% YoY). In September, the iron ore export volume of Port Hedland in Australia was 48.5673 million tons (down 0.48% YoY, up 9.58% MoM) [14] 6. Data Overview - The report presents various steel - related data charts, including prices, production, inventory, and capacity utilization, with data sources from Mysteel and the research and development department of CCB Futures [16][17][20]