Core Viewpoint - The domestic special steel market shows a slight upward trend, with improved market sentiment reflected in price increases across various regions [3][4]. Price Movements - On the 16th, the average price of 45 carbon structural steel (85mm) in key domestic cities was reported at 3636 yuan, an increase of 14 yuan from the previous trading day; the average price of 40Cr alloy structural steel (85mm) was 3801 yuan, also up by 14 yuan [3]. - Key cities' prices include: Hangzhou 3580 yuan, Changzhou 3510 yuan, Chongqing 3730 yuan, and Tianjin 3390 yuan, all showing a rise of 20 yuan compared to the previous day [3]. Steel Mill Pricing - The price of 45 carbon structural steel at Changzhou Dongfang Special Steel remained stable at 3650 yuan; Hangzhou Steel's price was 3570 yuan; Linyi Steel's price was 3470 yuan; and Tianjin Steel increased its price by 30 yuan to 3380 yuan, all prices inclusive of tax [3]. Market Dynamics - The futures market for raw materials showed a positive trend, which has bolstered market sentiment for special steel, leading to price increases and improved transaction volumes [4]. - In East China, carbon alloy structural steel prices rose by 20-30 yuan, with some specific grades seeing price adjustments of around 10 yuan [4]. - In North and Central China, the market stabilized after initial price increases, with carbon alloy structural steel prices up by 20 yuan and bearing steel and tool steel prices rising by 10-30 yuan [4].