Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For the stock index, although there is uncertainty at the end of the year due to some funds cashing in on profits, the policy support for the capital market remains unchanged, and the medium - to - long - term strategy is mainly to buy on dips [2][4]. - For treasury bonds, in the short term, the bond market is expected to remain volatile under the background of weak domestic demand and institutional behavior disturbances. Attention should be paid to the repair of the supply - demand relationship at the end of the year and the rebound after the oversold [5][7]. - For precious metals, they are in an accelerating upward phase. There may be a short - term correction in January next year, but the upward cycle is not over. It is recommended to take profit on long positions when the hourly technical pattern weakens and not to open new long or short positions [8][9]. - For non - ferrous metals, most metals are affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships, cost changes, and market sentiment. Some are expected to rise further, while others need to pay attention to the impact of inventory and other factors on prices [11][12][13][14]. - For black building materials, steel prices are expected to remain in a bottom - range oscillation. Iron ore prices are expected to operate within an oscillation range. Glass and soda ash markets are expected to remain weak, and manganese - silicon and silicon - iron need to pay attention to market sentiment and cost factors [31][32][33][34]. - For energy chemicals, rubber prices are oscillating strongly with a neutral - to - long - term view. Oil prices are maintained with a low - buy and high - sell strategy. Methanol is expected to be sorted out at a low level. Urea is expected to oscillate and build a bottom. Other chemicals also have their own supply - demand and price trends [47][50][51][52]. - For agricultural products, the short - term strength of hog prices may continue, but a short - selling strategy is maintained after the near - month rebound. Egg prices may rebound slightly before the New Year's Day and then fall slightly. Other agricultural products also have their own price trends based on supply - demand relationships [74][75][76][77]. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Macro - Financial Category Stock Index - **Market Information**: The central bank aims to improve the scale and proportion of medium - and long - term funds investing in A - shares. Rules for commercial rocket companies to list on the STAR Market are refined. The first batch of L3 - level autonomous vehicles in China start large - scale road operation. International gold and silver prices reach new highs [2]. - **Basis Ratio of Stock Index Futures**: The basis ratios of IF, IC, IM, and IH for different contract periods are provided [3]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Despite short - term uncertainty, the long - term strategy is to buy on dips [4]. Treasury Bonds - **Market Information**: The prices of TL, T, TF, and TS main contracts change. National industrial enterprise profit data is released, and a fiscal work meeting is held, indicating a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 [5]. - **Liquidity**: The central bank conducts 930 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 368 billion yuan [6]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The bond market is expected to remain volatile in the short term, and attention should be paid to the supply - demand relationship and rebound opportunities [7]. Precious Metals - **Market Information**: Domestic and international gold and silver prices rise. The expected expansion of US fiscal policy drives up the price of gold, and the market expects the Fed to cut interest rates aggressively next year, pushing up the price of silver [8][9]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: There may be a short - term correction in January next year, but the upward cycle is not over. It is recommended to take profit on long positions and not to open new positions [9]. Non - Ferrous Metals Category Copper - **Market Information**: The price of Shanghai copper breaks through 100,000 yuan per ton. The weekly inventory of copper at the SHFE increases, and the spot discount expands [11]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of copper is expected to rise further, but attention should be paid to the suppression of inventory accumulation on the upward trend [12]. Aluminum - **Market Information**: The price of Shanghai aluminum rises. The inventory of aluminum ingots increases slightly, and the processing fee of aluminum rods decreases [13]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of aluminum is expected to rise further, supported by the rise of precious metals and copper prices [14]. Zinc - **Market Information**: The price of Shanghai zinc rises. The inventory of zinc ingots in the SHFE and the social inventory change [15][16]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The fundamentals of zinc are weak, but there is a risk of supplementary price increases following the sector [17]. Lead - **Market Information**: The price of Shanghai lead rises. The inventory of lead ingots in the SHFE and the social inventory change [18]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply and demand of lead are both weak, but the price is supported by the reduction of supply on the recycling side and low inventory [18]. Nickel - **Market Information**: The price of nickel rebounds slightly. The spot premium and the price of nickel ore and nickel pig iron change [19]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The oversupply pressure of nickel is still large, but the short - term bottom may have been reached. It is recommended to wait and see [19]. Tin - **Market Information**: The price of Shanghai tin rises. The production of tin smelting enterprises and the demand of tin solder enterprises change [20][21]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of tin is expected to fluctuate with market sentiment. It is recommended to wait and see [21]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Information**: The price of lithium carbonate rises. The price of Australian lithium concentrate also rises [22]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The change in the pricing method and the initiative in long - term contracts are beneficial to the restoration of the spot valuation. It is recommended to wait and see [22]. Alumina - **Market Information**: The price of alumina rises. The spot price, overseas price, and inventory change [23]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of ore is expected to oscillate downward. It is recommended to wait and see and not to chase long positions blindly [24][25]. Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: The price of stainless steel changes. The spot price, raw material price, and inventory change [26]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of stainless steel may rise further if the nickel ore supply quota is tightened. It is recommended to buy on dips and pay attention to policy implementation [27]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: The price of cast aluminum alloy fluctuates. The inventory of recycled aluminum alloy decreases [28]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of cast aluminum alloy is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term [29]. Black Building Materials Category Steel - **Market Information**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil change. The registered warehouse receipts, positions, and spot prices change [31]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Steel prices are expected to remain in a bottom - range oscillation. The demand is weak, and the winter storage intention is low [32]. Iron Ore - **Market Information**: The price of iron ore rises. The spot price, basis, and inventory change [33]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply of iron ore decreases, the demand is stable, and the inventory accumulates. The price is expected to operate within an oscillation range [34]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Market Information**: The prices of glass and soda ash change. The inventory, positions, and spot prices change [35][37]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The glass market is expected to remain weak, and the soda ash market has limited rebound strength [36][37]. Manganese - Silicon and Silicon - Iron - **Market Information**: The prices of manganese - silicon and silicon - iron change. The spot prices and basis change [38]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Attention should be paid to the risk of supplementary price increases in the black sector and the cost and supply factors of manganese - silicon and silicon - iron [40][41]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Market Information**: The prices of industrial silicon and polysilicon change. The spot prices, positions, and inventory change [42][44]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of industrial silicon is expected to fluctuate with market sentiment, and the price of polysilicon is expected to oscillate [43][45]. Energy Chemicals Category Rubber - **Market Information**: The price of rubber oscillates strongly. The tire start - up rate, inventory, and spot price change [47][48][49]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of rubber is expected to oscillate strongly. It is recommended to operate short - term and hold hedging positions [50]. Crude Oil - **Market Information**: The price of crude oil falls, and the prices of refined oil products rise. The inventory of Singapore ESG oil products changes [51]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is not advisable to be overly bearish on oil prices in the short term. It is recommended to wait and see and test OPEC's export price - support intention [52]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The regional spot price and the main futures price of methanol change [53]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The methanol market is expected to be sorted out at a low level. It is recommended to wait and see [54]. Urea - **Market Information**: The regional spot price and the main futures price of urea change [55]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply of urea decreases, and the demand increases. It is recommended to buy on dips [56]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene change. The cost, supply, demand, and inventory change [57]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is recommended to go long on the non - integrated profit of styrene before the first quarter of next year [58]. PVC - **Market Information**: The price of PVC rises. The cost, supply, demand, and inventory change [59]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The domestic supply of PVC is strong and the demand is weak. It is recommended to short on rallies [60]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The price of ethylene glycol rises. The supply, demand, inventory, and cost change [61]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply of ethylene glycol is high, and the inventory accumulates. The price is expected to compress the valuation [62]. PTA - **Market Information**: The price of PTA rises. The supply, demand, inventory, and cost change [64]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: PTA is expected to enter the Spring Festival inventory - accumulation stage after short - term destocking. It is recommended to pay attention to the callback risk and the opportunity to go long on dips [65]. p - Xylene - **Market Information**: The price of p - xylene rises. The supply, demand, inventory, and cost change [66]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: PX is expected to maintain a small inventory - accumulation pattern before the maintenance season. It is recommended to pay attention to the callback risk and the opportunity to go long on dips [67]. Polyethylene (PE) - **Market Information**: The price of PE rises. The upstream start - up rate, inventory, and downstream start - up rate change [68]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is recommended to go long on the LL5 - 9 spread on dips [70]. Polypropylene (PP) - **Market Information**: The price of PP rises. The upstream start - up rate, inventory, and downstream start - up rate change [71]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply and demand of PP are weak, and attention should be paid to the change in the supply - surplus pattern at the cost end in the first quarter of next year [72]. Agricultural Products Category Hogs - **Market Information**: The price of hogs rises. The supply and demand in the market change [74]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The short - term strength of hog prices may continue, but a short - selling strategy is maintained after the near - month rebound [75]. Eggs - **Market Information**: The price of eggs is stable or rises. The supply and demand in the market change [76]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The egg price may rebound slightly before the New Year's Day and then fall slightly. It is recommended to short on rallies in the near - month and pay attention to the upper pressure in the far - month [78]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - **Market Information**: The price of CBOT soybeans falls. The domestic soybean meal price, trading volume, and inventory change [79]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The import cost of soybean meal has a bottom support, and the price is expected to oscillate [80]. Oils and Fats - **Market Information**: The production and export of Malaysian palm oil change. The import of Indian vegetable oil decreases. The price of domestic oils and fats rebounds [81]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is recommended to observe the high - frequency production and export data and operate short - term [82][83]. Sugar - **Market Information**: The price of sugar rises. The import volume of sugar and syrup changes. The production of sugar in Brazil and India changes [84][85]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The international sugar price may rebound after the northern hemisphere's harvest in February next year. The domestic sugar price may continue to rebound in the short term [86]. Cotton - **Market Information**: The price of cotton rises. The spot price, import volume, and inventory change [87][88]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of Zhengzhou cotton is expected to be strong. It is recommended to wait for a callback and then go long [89].

Group 1 - Wang Yi met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, emphasizing the strong friendship between China and Cambodia and congratulating the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand [4] - Wang Yi also met with Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, expressing concern over the border tensions and the humanitarian impact of the conflict, while welcoming the ceasefire agreement [5] - The National Financial Work Conference in Beijing highlighted the continuation of a proactive fiscal policy in 2026, focusing on expanding fiscal spending, optimizing government bond tools, and enhancing the effectiveness of transfer payments [5] Group 2 - A major fire incident at a restaurant in Liaoning led to the accountability of 40 public officials, with the investigation revealing multiple safety violations and inadequate fire safety measures [6] - The Jiangxi Provincial Museum responded to public concerns regarding the authenticity of an exhibit, confirming that the displayed work is an original piece [6] - The film "Zootopia 2" became the first imported film in Chinese history to surpass 100 million viewers, achieving this milestone in 33 days [7] Group 3 - Former President Trump stated that both Ukraine and Russia are interested in ending the conflict, and a strong security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine is expected [8] - Trump also mentioned a productive conversation with President Putin prior to his meeting with President Zelensky [8] - Ukraine conducted a drone attack on Moscow, causing significant disruptions to air traffic, with Russian authorities reporting the interception of numerous drones [8] Group 4 - Kweichow Moutai's chairman emphasized efforts to prevent price speculation on its products, aiming to be responsible to consumers and the company [11] - Xiaomi Group's co-founder Lin Bin plans to sell up to $2 billion in shares starting in December 2026, with proceeds intended for establishing an investment fund [12] - iQIYI responded to a refund issue raised by a long-term member, indicating that they would initiate a refund process after verifying account details [13] Group 5 - Haotemai addressed concerns regarding store closures, clarifying that the closures are part of a strategic decision rather than a halt in new franchise agreements, with an overall closure rate of less than 5% [14] - Kawasaki Heavy Industries admitted to falsifying data related to submarine engines for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, leading to a temporary ban from bidding [17]

（央视财经《经济信息联播》）明年是"十五五"规划的开局之年，财政政策将聚焦哪些关键领域精准发 力？ 中国财政科学研究院院长 杨志勇：我们现在要去充分挖掘大国的经济潜能。我们有超大的国内市场， 如果国内市场是分割的话，全国统一大市场的优势就没有发挥出来。所以我们要去改革，我们要规范税 收优惠、财政补贴政策，要通过各个方面的改革，把市场的优势、潜能充分挖掘出来。 此外，在加快培育壮大新动能与保障民生上，财政资金将有力支持科技创新和产业创新深度融合。同 时，切实加强民生保障，促进居民就业增收，支持办好人民满意的教育，提高医疗卫生服务保障水平， 完善社会保障体系，在满足民生需求中拓展发展空间。 会议明确，2026年继续实施更加积极的财政政策，在"加力"和"增效"两个维度上协同发力。在支出力度 上，扩大财政支出盘子，确保必要支出力度。同时，优化政府债券工具组合，更好发挥债券效益。提高 转移支付资金效能。持续优化支出结构，强化重点领域保障。 粤开证券首席经济学家 研究院院长 罗志恒：赤字规模、专项债的规模，以及超长期特别国债，共同构 成的当年新增债务规模可能会进一步增加，以支持更大力度的支出强度。最后会转化成为企业居民的 ...

Domestic Economic Indicators - Industrial enterprise profits from January to November increased by 0.1% year-on-year, while profits in November alone fell by 13.1% due to weakening production and profit margins[1] - The average operating rate of blast furnaces in December recorded 78.88%, a decrease of 3.42 percentage points from the previous month[1] - Retail sales of passenger cars in December decreased by 19.5% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 2.9%[1] International Economic Indicators - The U.S. GDP for Q3 2025 grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%, driven primarily by increased consumer spending, exports, and government expenditure[4] - Core PCE inflation in the U.S. rose to an annualized rate of 2.9%, indicating a marginal increase in inflationary pressures[4] - Gold prices reached a new high of $4549.95 per ounce, while silver prices hit a record high of $79.33, reflecting a strong performance in precious metals markets[1] Market Trends - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaged 2339.2, showing a month-on-month increase of 6.2% and a year-on-year increase of 113.6%[1] - The average price of copper increased by 3.65% week-on-week, driven by a combination of weak dollar and improved global demand expectations[3] - The issuance of local government bonds is planned at 580 billion yuan for January 2026, with a total of 4.58 trillion yuan issued this year, exceeding the annual quota[3]

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Group 1 - The 2026 National People's Congress will convene on March 4 and 5, with the agenda including the review of the 15th Five-Year Plan draft [3][4] - From January to November, profits of large-scale industrial enterprises reached 66,268.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, while November saw a 13.1% decline in profits compared to the previous year [3] Group 2 - The National People's Congress passed a revised Foreign Trade Law, effective from March 1, 2026, which includes provisions for aligning with international trade rules and promoting new trade models [4] - The total number of ETFs in the market reached 1,391, with a total scale of 6.03 trillion yuan, marking a growth of 354.52 billion yuan [6] Group 3 - At least 10 commercial space companies have initiated IPO processes, with five focusing on launch vehicles [6] - Since November, 95 companies related to the satellite industry have disclosed significant financing activities, with an overall financing balance of 690.55 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of over 45% compared to the previous year [7] Group 4 - The robot industry index has increased by 33.5% this year, with a high concentration of humanoid robots in the index components [8] - The market for elderly care products in China is projected to grow from 2.6 trillion yuan in 2014 to 5.4 trillion yuan by 2024 [10] Group 5 - The State Tobacco Monopoly Administration reported that since the regulation of e-cigarettes, nearly 20,000 administrative cases have been handled, with over 15 billion yuan involved [11] - The establishment of a standardization committee for humanoid robots and embodied intelligence was announced, focusing on key technologies and safety standards [12]

在"我国各部门杠杆率的变动及分析"专栏中，报告介绍，2024年，我国宏观杠杆率为298.8%，较上年高 9.9个百分点。分部门看，政府部门成为加杠杆主力，非金融企业部门（以下简称企业部门）加杠杆速 度边际放缓，住户部门杠杆率稳中有降。2024年，政府部门杠杆率为61.3%，较上年高6.7个百分点，占 总杠杆率增幅的67.0%；企业部门杠杆率为167.7%，较上年高4.0个百分点；住户部门杠杆率为69.8%， 较上年低0.7个百分点。 报告指出，我国宏观杠杆率结构持续优化，主要体现在以下三个方面： 央广网北京12月27日消息（记者 冯方）近日，中国人民银行发布了《中国金融稳定报告（2025）》。 报告表示，我国宏观杠杆率结构持续优化，其中，企业部门杠杆结构继续优化，政府部门杠杆率上升推 动经济持续回升向好，住户部门杠杆率稳中有降。 一是企业部门杠杆结构继续优化。2024年货币政策坚持支持性的立场，货币信贷合理增长，推动社会综 合融资成本稳中有降，引导信贷结构调整优化，提升服务实体经济质效。2024年，企业部门杠杆率为 167.7%，较上年高4.0个百分点，占宏观杠杆率全部增幅的40.5%。同时，企业部门杠杆结构 ...

Group 1: Overseas Economic and Policy Environment - The U.S. labor market remains in a weak balance of supply and demand, with inflation showing signs of easing but core components slowing down[12] - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, with only one rate cut expected in 2026, which is less than market predictions[14] - The European Central Bank (ECB) is signaling a potential rate hike in 2026 due to a weak recovery in the economy and a shift in its inflation tolerance[17] Group 2: Domestic Economic Conditions - Domestic consumption and investment are slowing due to high bases, policy rollbacks, and weak expectations, while external demand remains strong, particularly from non-U.S. countries[4] - Exports are expected to face a slowdown in December, but the overall impact is limited; service consumption is anticipated to provide structural support as holidays approach[4] - Fixed asset investment is projected to stabilize gradually, with manufacturing and infrastructure investments expected to pick up, while real estate investment continues to decline[23] Group 3: Domestic Policy Environment - The Central Economic Work Conference emphasized the need for stable economic growth and quality improvement for 2026, focusing on the integration of monetary and fiscal policies[5] - Monetary policy is expected to be moderately loose, with a potential reserve requirement ratio cut ahead of interest rate cuts, influenced by fiscal policy and external factors[41] - Fiscal policy is aimed at maintaining stability, with a focus on local government debt and expanding domestic demand as primary directions[42]

Core Insights - The global economy is expected to experience a "weak recovery with strong uncertainty" in 2026, with a projected growth rate of around 3% [1][3] - The economic landscape will be characterized by significant regional disparities, with the US leveraging its AI advantages for resilience, while emerging Asian economies lead growth [1][4] - Inflation is anticipated to decline overall, but with notable regional differences, as global monetary policies gradually move away from high-interest rates [1][6] Economic Growth Projections - Global economic growth is forecasted to slow slightly from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.1% in 2026, with developed economies maintaining around 1.5% growth and emerging markets slightly above 4% [3][4] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attributes the resilience of global growth to technological advancements, particularly in AI, and the expansion of domestic demand in Asian emerging markets [3][4] Regional Economic Disparities - The US is expected to maintain steady growth due to its tech sector, while the Eurozone and the UK face structural challenges leading to weaker growth [4][5] - Emerging markets, particularly in Asia (India, ASEAN), are projected to be the main growth engines, contrasting with some Latin American and African countries facing high debt and low growth [4][5] Inflation Trends - Global inflation is predicted to decrease from 2024 to 2026, primarily due to falling energy prices, with the World Bank forecasting a 12% drop in commodity prices in 2025 and an additional 5% in 2026 [6] - However, inflation trends will vary significantly by region, with the US facing potential "second inflation" risks due to tariffs and labor supply issues, while Europe has largely controlled inflation [6][7] Monetary and Fiscal Policy Outlook - Global monetary policy is expected to shift towards moderate easing, with the US Federal Reserve likely to continue lowering interest rates in 2026, although the pace may vary [8][9] - Fiscal policy is anticipated to take a more prominent role in driving economic growth, focusing on strategic investments and resource allocation amid high global debt levels [9][10] Risks to Economic Growth - The global economy faces multiple risks, including geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainties, and potential financial market bubbles, particularly concerning AI investments and cryptocurrencies [10][11] - Concerns about a fragile job market and rising interest rates could pose significant challenges to economic stability and growth [11]

1. Report's Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The hot-rolled coil is currently in a game between cost support and inventory pressure under the pattern of weak supply and demand. The output of hot-rolled coil rebounded this week but is at a relatively low level, and there may still be room for output to rise in the future. The rebound in apparent demand shows the resilience of demand, but the subsequent demand increment is limited. The total inventory continues to decline, but the total amount is still at a high level. With the expectation of macro-loose policy, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the manufacturing PMI can rise above the boom-bust line. In the future, it is necessary to pay attention to the winter storage market in January and the recovery slope of production capacity. The daily K-line shows a lower shadow positive line, and it is expected to fluctuate weakly in the short term [5]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Market行情回顾 - Futures price: On Thursday, the position of the main hot-rolled coil futures contract decreased by 6,522 lots, with a trading volume of 490,404 lots, an increase compared with the previous trading day. The intraday low was 3,253 yuan, and the high was 3,288 yuan. It fluctuated within the day and closed at 3,283 yuan/ton, down 2 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.06% [1]. - Spot price: The price of hot-rolled coil in the mainstream area of Shanghai was reported at 3,270 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan compared with the previous trading day [1]. - Basis: The basis between futures and spot is -13 yuan, and the basis is close to parity [2]. Fundamental Data - Supply side: As of December 25, the weekly output of hot-rolled coil increased by 16,300 tons to 2.9354 million tons compared with the previous week. It decreased by 136,000 tons year-on-year. This week, the output of hot-rolled coil rebounded after a sharp decline last week. Currently, it is near the lowest level of the year and at a low level in the past four years, which enhances price support. The production reduction is mainly due to profit contraction, more steel mill overhauls, some steel mills switching to rebar production, and the seasonal off-season [3]. - Demand side: As of December 25, the weekly apparent consumption increased by 87,600 tons to 3.0704 million tons compared with the previous week. It decreased by 22,900 tons year-on-year. This week, the apparent demand rebounded, and the export rush market appeared. However, the winter storage market in January still needs to be followed up [3]. - Inventory side: As of December 25, the total inventory decreased by 135,000 tons to 3.7722 million tons compared with the previous week (the social inventory decreased by 106,000 tons, and the steel mill inventory decreased by 29,000 tons). The total inventory continued to decline, and the de - stocking accelerated, indicating that the demand in late December was resilient, which should be due to enterprises rushing to export. However, the total inventory is at a high level in the past four years. In the future, the speed of continued de - stocking of inventory needs to be followed up [3]. - Policy side: The new regulations on the export license management of steel products have been introduced. In the short term, it will lead to fluctuations in exports, an increase in supply, and price pressure. In the long term, it will promote industrial upgrading, structural optimization, and competitiveness improvement. The Central Economic Work Conference held in December proposed a proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy. Rectifying involution - style competition in depth is listed as a key task for 2026, which is beneficial to prices and industry profits. Efforts will be made to stabilize the real estate market and expand domestic demand [3][4]. - External macro: The core CPI in the United States increased by 2.6% year - on - year in November, the slowest growth rate since the beginning of 2021, lower than the market expectation of 3%. The overall CPI increased by 2.7% year - on - year, lower than the expected 3.1% [4]. Market Driving Factor Analysis - Bullish factors: The output on the supply side has decreased significantly. There is an expectation of the start of winter storage demand, an export rush market, policy support ("the 14th Five - Year Plan", infrastructure investment), and the stabilization and strengthening of furnace materials such as iron ore and coking coal have enhanced cost support [5]. - Bearish factors: The resumption of production of steel mills in January exceeds expectations, the demand weakens seasonally, manufacturing orders are insufficient, and inventory accumulation suppresses prices [5].