Group 1 - The main contract for soda ash futures experienced a sharp decline, reaching a low of 1187.00 yuan, with a current price of 1192.00 yuan, reflecting a drop of 1.41% [1] - Various institutions have differing views on the future market trends for soda ash, with expectations of short-term fluctuations and a focus on supply-demand dynamics [2][3] - Ningzheng Futures predicts that the soda ash September contract will experience short-term fluctuations, with pressure around the 1215 yuan level, suggesting a wait-and-see approach or short-term short positions [2] Group 2 - Guotai Junan Futures notes that the previous valuation of soda ash was slightly low, indicating a higher probability of a fluctuating market, with current pressures from warehouse receipts and weak glass demand [2] - Jianxin Futures highlights that supply-demand contradictions are becoming more pronounced, with expectations of increased production and potential inventory accumulation, while demand remains weak due to a sluggish real estate market [3] - The overall market for soda ash is expected to face challenges, with weak downstream purchasing power and a long-term oversupply situation, leading to low-level fluctuations [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Overall**: The report analyzes the market conditions of steel, iron ore, coking coal, and coke, suggesting that the prices of these commodities will generally show a volatile trend, and it is recommended to wait and see [1][3][4]. - **Steel**: The price of rebar futures rebounded significantly on Wednesday. The increase was driven by the rise in coking coal prices. The current supply - demand situation is turning loose, and the price is expected to fluctuate weakly in the short term [1]. - **Iron Ore**: The iron ore market is affected by macro - news. The port inventory is expected to continue to decline, and the price is expected to fluctuate within the range of 690 - 730 [1]. - **Coking Coal**: Affected by market news and the need to repair the basis, the coking coal futures price rose significantly, but the spot market lacks substantial support. The supply - demand contradiction is deepening, and the price may continue to fluctuate weakly [3]. - **Coke**: Affected by the coking coal market, the coke price fluctuated. The supply - demand contradiction remains unresolved, and there is still downward pressure on the price [4]. 3. Summary by Related Content Steel - **Price**: The price of Hangzhou Zhongtian rebar was 3,120 yuan/ton on Wednesday, up 30 yuan/ton from the previous day. The basis of the 10 - contract was 146 (-16) [1]. - **Fundamentals**: The recent production and sales data of rebar are good, and the apparent demand remains stable. However, the seasonal decline in demand is only a matter of time. The profit of long - process steel mills is good, while that of short - process steel mills is poor. It is expected that the steel production will decline steadily, and inventory depletion will slow down or accumulate slightly [1]. - **Outlook**: The current futures price of rebar has fallen near the long - process cost, and the static valuation is at a low level. In the short term, the price is expected to fluctuate weakly, and it is recommended to wait and see or conduct short - term trading [1]. Iron Ore - **Price**: On Wednesday, the iron ore futures price fluctuated strongly. The price of PB powder at Qingdao Port was 733 yuan/wet ton (+6), the Platts 62% index was 96.35 US dollars/ton (+1.00), and the monthly average was 96.00 US dollars/ton. The PBF basis was 70 yuan/ton (-2) [1]. - **Supply and Demand**: The total shipment of iron ore from Australia and Brazil was 2,830.6 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 101.5. The total inventory of 45 ports and 247 steel mills was 22,620.91 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 292.40. The daily output of molten iron from 247 steel enterprises was 241.91 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.69 [1]. - **Outlook**: The price is mainly affected by macro - news. The high - output transportation at the end of the fiscal year of overseas mainstream mines will generally take effect in early July. It is expected that the port inventory will continue to decline, and the price will fluctuate within the range of 690 - 730. It is recommended to wait and see [1]. Coking Coal - **Price**: Affected by market news and the need to repair the basis, the coking coal futures price rose significantly on Wednesday, but the spot market lacks substantial support [3]. - **Supply and Demand**: Some coal mines in the main production areas have increased regional production cuts due to safety inspections and inventory pressure, but the overall production capacity release is still relatively stable. The inventory pressure of coal mines is gradually transmitted to the middle and lower reaches. The import volume of Mongolian coal is restricted by weak demand, and the inventory in the supervision area continues to accumulate to a high level, putting pressure on traders' quotations. The negative feedback in the coke market continues, and coke enterprises maintain a low level of raw material inventory, mainly for rigid demand replenishment. The molten iron output of steel mills has declined from a high level, and the raw material price - cutting intention has increased, intensifying the game between coking and steel enterprises [3]. - **Outlook**: The supply - demand contradiction in the coking coal market is gradually deepening, and the price may continue to fluctuate weakly. It is necessary to focus on the supply - side news disturbances, the profit repair rhythm of coking and steel enterprises, and the impact of imported coal cost changes on the domestic market sentiment [3]. Coke - **Price**: Affected by the coking coal market, the coke price fluctuated on Wednesday, but the supply - demand contradiction remains unresolved [4]. - **Supply and Demand**: The production rhythm of coke enterprises in the main production areas remains stable, and some regions maintain normal production restrictions, but the overall capacity utilization rate has not changed significantly. Recently, the coke inventory shows regional differentiation, and the inventory pressure in the production area is gradually emerging. The trading volume in the port trade link remains low due to weak market sentiment. The terminal steel market has entered the seasonal consumption off - season, the molten iron output of steel mills has clearly peaked and declined, and the procurement enthusiasm has significantly weakened, mainly for rigid replenishment [4]. - **Outlook**: There is still downward pressure on the coke price. The current market game focus is on the matching degree between the unbalanced distribution of industrial chain profits and the expectation of terminal demand recovery. If the steel sales continue to be weak, the negative feedback transmission effect may further intensify the coke price adjustment [4]. 4. Industry News - **Weather**: From June 4th to 5th, most parts of the country will be sunny with little rain. Starting from the day after tomorrow, large - scale rainfall will occur in Jianghan, Jianghuai, Jiangnan, and South China, with severe local rainfall and strong convective weather [5]. - **Price Adjustment**: Some steel mills in Hebei have proposed to cut the coke price by the third round. The price of tamping wet - quenched coke will be reduced by 50 yuan/ton, and that of tamping dry - quenched coke will be reduced by 55 yuan/ton. The price of top - charging wet - quenched coke will be reduced by 70 yuan/ton, and that of top - charging dry - quenched coke will be reduced by 75 yuan/ton, effective at zero o'clock on June 6, 2025 [5]. - **Project Progress**: On June 4th local time, Hu Wangming, the Party Secretary and Chairman of Baowu, inspected the Ashburton iron ore project in Australia. The project is in the production capacity ramping - up stage and aims to achieve an annual full - system capacity of 30 million tons in the third quarter of this year [5]. - **Production Resumption**: On June 4th, a 2500m³ blast furnace and supporting rolling mill of Shougang Shuigang resumed production, with a daily increase of 0.6 million tons of construction steel production [5]. - **Urban Renovation**: In 2025, the country plans to start the renovation of 25,000 old urban residential areas. From January to April, 5,679 old urban residential areas have started renovation [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - **Likely Factors**: Weekly decline in Shanghai Nickel and LME Nickel inventories, reduction in domestic stainless - steel social total inventory, and inventory depletion supports prices; firm nickel ore prices, stable and rising prices of nickel iron and intermediates, and cost - side support [2] - **Negative Factors**: High - level refined nickel production, rising global inventories, and the continuation of the pattern of strong supply and weak demand; overall weak spot demand, short - term restocking followed by a dull trading volume, and insufficient demand improvement [2] - **Trading Consultation Viewpoint**: The supply - demand contradiction has not deepened, inventory depletion is unsustainable, and the short - term will maintain a range - bound pattern [2] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Market Data - **Nickel Futures**: The latest value of Shanghai Nickel main contract is 121,100 yuan/ton, down 1,070 yuan (-0.88%); LME Nickel 3M is 15,305 dollars/ton, down 265 dollars (-1.51%); the trading volume is 145,554 lots, up 93,246 lots (178.26%); the position volume is 94,854 lots, up 65,523 lots (223.4%); the warehouse receipt number is 22,057 tons, down 193 tons (-0.87%) [3] - **Stainless - Steel Futures**: The latest value of stainless - steel main contract is 12,685 yuan/ton, down 170 yuan (-1%); the trading volume is 124,523 lots, up 25,621 lots (25.91%); the position volume is 90,669 lots, down 1,757 lots (-1.90%); the warehouse receipt number is 129,990 tons, down 9,131 tons (-6.56%) [3] - **Nickel Spot**: The latest value of Jinchuan Nickel is 123,525 yuan/ton, up 900 yuan (0.73%); the latest value of imported nickel is 121,175 yuan/ton, up 800 yuan (0.66%) [3] - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory is 41,553 tons, down 836 tons; LME nickel inventory is 200,310 tons, up 930 tons; stainless - steel social inventory is 967.5 tons, down 6.4 tons; nickel pig iron inventory is 31,462 tons, up 1,907.5 tons [3][5] 2. Charts and Graphs - **Nickel and Stainless - Steel Futures Price Trends**: Include the price trends of Shanghai Nickel futures main contract, LME Nickel (3 - month) electronic disk, and stainless - steel futures main contract [7][8] - **Nickel Spot Average Price Trend**: Shows the average price trends of nickel beans, 1 imported nickel, and SMM 1 electrolytic nickel [10] - **Supply and Inventory Trends**: Include the monthly production seasonality of Chinese refined nickel, the total monthly supply of Chinese primary nickel (including imports), domestic social inventory (nickel plates + nickel beans), and LME nickel inventory [12][13] - **Nickel Ore and Nickel Iron - Related Trends**: Include the average price of Philippine laterite nickel ore 1.5% (FOB), Chinese port nickel ore inventory by port, Chinese nickel iron monthly production seasonality, and Indonesian nickel pig iron monthly production seasonality [14][17][20] - **Downstream Sulfuric Acid Nickel - Related Trends**: Include the premium of battery - grade nickel sulfate over primary nickel (plates), the profit margin of producing nickel sulfate from nickel beans, and the profit of producing electrowon nickel from externally purchased nickel sulfate in China [22][24] - **Stainless - Steel - Related Trends**: Include the profit margin seasonality of Chinese 304 stainless - steel cold - rolled coils, stainless - steel monthly production seasonality, and stainless - steel inventory seasonality [27][29][31]

Group 1: Market Overview - The international commodity market experienced a rare synchronous movement, with gold prices surging 2.8% to exceed $3,380 per ounce, silver rising 5.32% to $34.73 per ounce, and oil prices increasing by 3.7% for WTI and 3.63% for Brent, reaching three-month highs [1] - This synchronous movement is attributed to a combination of geopolitical risks, expectations of monetary policy shifts, and supply-demand imbalances [1] Group 2: Geopolitical and Trade Tensions - The escalation of geopolitical uncertainty is driven by Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases and the deadlock in Iran's nuclear negotiations, which has heightened risk perceptions [2] - Former U.S. President Trump's proposal to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% has reignited global trade tensions, further fueling market anxiety and increasing demand for traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver [2] Group 3: Supply-Demand Dynamics and Currency Impact - The oil market faces multiple supply-side shocks, including OPEC+'s agreement to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day, but actual increases may be lower due to dissent from countries like Russia [3] - Demand is bolstered by the summer travel peak in the Northern Hemisphere and strong recovery in major economies like China, supporting the oil market fundamentals [3] - A weaker U.S. dollar enhances the attractiveness of dollar-denominated commodities, with the dollar index hitting its lowest level in 2023, prompting speculative short positions to cover and driving prices higher [4] Group 4: Market Outlook - Short-term market movements will be influenced by new negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, OPEC+ internal dynamics, and U.S. non-farm payroll data [5] - In the medium to long term, gold remains a valuable asset amid trade tensions and debt ceiling risks, while oil prices will depend on the rebalancing of supply and demand [5]

Group 1 - The main futures contract for coking coal experienced a sharp decline, reaching a low of 758.5 yuan, with a current price of 763.5 yuan, reflecting a drop of 3.42% [1] - Institutions are evaluating the market outlook, with varying opinions on the impact of tariff changes and supply-demand dynamics [1][2] - The overall sentiment in the market is bearish, with high auction failure rates for coking coal and weak downstream purchasing activity [2][3] Group 2 - Guotou Anxin Futures indicates that tariff changes will lead to price fluctuations, with coking coal production remaining high despite some reductions in specific mines [1] - Yinhai Futures suggests that the coking coal and coke prices are in a downward trend, with no signs of a price bottom yet, while monitoring macroeconomic factors such as U.S. tariffs [1][3] - Zhongcai Futures views both coking coal and coke as experiencing weak fluctuations, attributing this to supply-demand imbalances and high inventory levels [2]

Core Viewpoint - The rebar steel market is experiencing a bearish sentiment, with the main contract accelerating its decline and falling below 3000 yuan/ton, marking ten consecutive days of losses [1] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Seasonal factors are contributing to a psychological expectation of reduced demand for rebar steel as southern regions enter the traditional rainy season, with last week's apparent consumption at 2.4713 million tons, a decrease of 131,600 tons week-on-week [2] - The pressure on the rebar steel fundamentals is primarily due to the current profit levels in steelmaking, with steel mills showing limited willingness to cut production. Despite a continuous decline in coking coal prices, the profit margin for steel mills remains around 100 yuan/ton, with the profitability rate increasing to 59.74% last week, up 0.43 percentage points [2] - Rebar steel production last week was 2.3148 million tons, an increase of 49,500 tons week-on-week, indicating that production levels may remain stable under current profit conditions, despite the growing supply-demand imbalance [2] Cost Trends - The oversupply of coking coal continues to suppress prices, allowing steel mills to exert pressure on coking prices. A second round of price reductions for coking coal has begun, with expectations for further reductions in June, leading to a continued decrease in rebar steel costs [3] - Daily pig iron production last week was 2.436 million tons, a decrease of 11,700 tons week-on-week, indicating a potential weakening in raw material demand as terminal demand declines [3] - Iron ore shipments are expected to stabilize and gradually increase as the end of the month approaches, with total shipments from Australia and Brazil reaching 27.292 million tons, an increase of 231,000 tons week-on-week. However, there are concerns about a marginal weakening in the iron ore fundamentals, with potential risks of price corrections [3] Summary - Overall, the terminal demand is entering a low season, with rebar steel production remaining stable at current profit levels and raw material supply being ample. If production does not decrease, the fundamentals may weaken; conversely, if production is cut, the decline in raw material prices could also exert downward pressure. Therefore, the supply-demand imbalance is likely to become more pronounced over time, with price movements continuing to trend downward. Attention should be paid to the risks of coal mine production cuts [4]

◆ 螺纹钢 周二，螺纹钢期货价格震荡偏弱运行，杭州中天螺纹钢 3120 元/吨，较 前一日下跌 20 元/吨，10 合约基差 140（+4）。基本面方面，上周螺纹 钢表需回落、产量回升，库存去化速度放缓，需求即将季节性走弱，而当 下钢厂利润尚好，主动减产意愿不足，供需矛盾将会逐步显现，同时原 料价格下跌，钢材成本中枢下移。后市而言：估值方面，目前螺纹钢期货 价格已经低于长流程成本，静态估值处于偏低水平；驱动方面，政策端， 中美贸易环境改善，近期国内出台大规模财政刺激政策概率较小，产业 端，现实供需尚可，但需求即将环比转弱，短期在低估值背景下，预计价 格震荡偏弱运行。(数据来源：同花顺 iFinD，Mysteel) 黑色产业日报 简要观点 ◆ 铁矿石 产业服务总部 黑色产业团队 2025/5/28 周二，铁矿石盘面弱势运行，主要受出口热度下降和煤炭阴跌影响。现 货方面，青岛港 PB 粉 733 元/湿吨（-7）。普氏 62%指数 96.45 美元/ 吨（-1.2），月均 99.50 美元/吨。PBF 基差 76 元/吨（-1）。供给端： 最新澳洲巴西铁矿发运总量 2,729.10 万吨，环+23。45 港口+2 ...

Core Viewpoint - The stainless steel market is experiencing weak fluctuations with stable spot prices, while inventory pressures are manageable [1][2] Raw Materials - The Philippine nickel ore market is beginning June resource procurement, but shipments are hindered by rainfall, resulting in no transactions [1][2] - In Indonesia, the domestic nickel ore price remains stable with a slight increase of $0.65-$1, while overall prices have seen a minor uptick due to tight supply during the rainy season [1][2] - Nickel iron prices are stable but under pressure from steel mills, with transaction prices around 965-970 yuan/nickel (tax included) [1][2] Supply - According to Mysteel, the estimated crude steel output from 43 domestic stainless steel mills in May is 3.4899 million tons, a 0.4% decrease month-on-month but a 5.8% increase year-on-year [1] - The production of the 300 series is 1.776 million tons, down 2.6% month-on-month but up 7.5% year-on-year [1] Inventory - Social inventory data shows a weekly decline, with a reduction in warehouse receipts [1] - As of May 23, social inventory for the 300 series in Wuxi and Foshan is 531,000 tons, down 30,800 tons week-on-week [1] - On May 26, stainless steel futures inventory is 139,121 tons, a decrease of 17,241 tons week-on-week [1] Market Dynamics - The stainless steel market remains under pressure with high costs, and the trading logic has returned to fundamentals after macroeconomic sentiments have stabilized [2] - Demand is slowly recovering, primarily driven by just-in-time inventory replenishment [2] - The overall supply surplus remains unchanged, with some steel mills reducing 300 series output while increasing 200 and 400 series production to alleviate losses [2]

Group 1: Market Overview - The stainless steel market is experiencing narrow fluctuations, with current prices remaining stable and trading atmosphere showing no significant improvement [2] - The macroeconomic environment has seen tariff delays largely digested, but future policy remains uncertain [2] - Nickel ore supply is tight due to rainy season impacts, affecting shipments from the Philippines and maintaining high domestic prices [2] Group 2: Supply and Production - Domestic stainless steel production is projected at 3.4899 million tons for May, a 0.4% decrease month-on-month but a 5.8% increase year-on-year [1] - The production of 300 series stainless steel is expected to be 1.776 million tons, down 2.6% month-on-month but up 7.5% year-on-year [1] - Some steel mills have reduced 300 series output while increasing 200 and 400 series production to alleviate losses, but the overall supply surplus remains unchanged [2] Group 3: Inventory and Pricing - Social inventory data shows a weekly decline, with a reduction of 30,800 tons in stainless steel inventory [2] - As of May 23, social inventory for 300 series in Wuxi and Foshan is 531,000 tons, down from the previous week [1] - Nickel iron prices are stable, with mainstream market quotes around 960-970 yuan per nickel, indicating pressure on domestic factory profits [2]

Report Information - Report Title: Soda Ash and Glass Daily Report [1] - Report Date: May 23, 2024 [2] Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - For soda ash, although supply has decreased and demand has rebounded, there is still inventory accumulation. The futures price lacks the impetus for continuous growth, and the price will re - enter the downward channel with a potentially weak and volatile trend on the market [8][9]. - For glass, supply has significantly declined, demand is in the traditional off - season, and the demand - boosting effect of policies is limited. The price trend will be weak and volatile in the short term [10][11]. Summary by Directory 1. Soda Ash and Glass Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Data on May 22**: SA509 opened at 1284 yuan/ton, closed at 1286 yuan/ton, up 7 yuan/ton or 0.54%, with a decrease of 24,595 lots in positions; SA601 closed at 1276 yuan/ton, up 1 yuan/ton or 0.07%, with an increase of 3,943 lots in positions; FG509 closed at 1018 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan/ton or 0.77%, with an increase of 64,371 lots in positions; FG601 closed at 1074 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan/ton or 0.73%, with an increase of 6,554 lots in positions [7]. - **Soda Ash Market**: The spot price of heavy - quality soda ash in Central China was 1380 - 1480 yuan/ton, and that of light - quality soda ash was 1250 - 1380 yuan/ton, remaining unchanged from the previous day. Weekly production dropped to 663,800 tons, a 2.04% week - on - week decrease; the capacity utilization rate dropped to 78.63%. The shipment volume was 699,000 tons, a 4.81% week - on - week increase. The weekly inventory of heavy - quality soda ash was 860,000 tons, with a slight reduction [8]. - **Glass Market**: Glass production has dropped significantly to the level of late February, and there is a possibility of further decline. The glass market has entered the traditional off - season, and downstream purchasing enthusiasm is difficult to improve significantly in the short term. Policy support has little effect on boosting demand, and the price will be weak and volatile [10][11]. 2. Industry News - In April 2025, China's soda ash exports were 170,600 tons, a decrease of 23,700 tons month - on - month, with an average export price of $189.13/ton. The cumulative export volume from January to April was 653,900 tons, a 112.02% increase year - on - year. Imports were 4,600 tons, an increase of 1,400 tons month - on - month, with an average import price of $216.79/ton. The cumulative import volume from January to April was 14,500 tons, a 97.58% decrease year - on - year [12]. - The market price of baking soda in Henan remained stable, with the mainstream ex - factory price of food - grade baking soda at 1180 - 1260 yuan/ton [12]. - The domestic float glass market had mixed price changes, with most prices remaining stable. In North China, prices were mostly stable with some minor increases, and the market trading atmosphere was average [12]. 3. Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts, including the price trends of active soda ash and glass contracts, weekly soda ash production, soda ash enterprise inventory, the market price of heavy - quality soda ash in Central China, and flat glass production, with data sources from Wind and Zhuochuang Information [17][18][16].