Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [6]. Core Insights - The electrolytic aluminum capacity utilization rate reached a new high in June, the highest level since 2012 [3]. - The financing environment for small and medium enterprises showed slight improvement, with the BCI index at 49.12 in June, up by 0.07% month-on-month [11]. - The report indicates a correlation between the M1 and M2 growth rate differential and the Shanghai Composite Index, with the differential at -5.6 percentage points in May, reflecting a slight increase [11]. Summary by Sections Liquidity - The M1 and M2 growth rate differential was -5.6 percentage points in May 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 0.9 percentage points [11]. - The BCI index for small and medium enterprises was 49.12 in June, indicating a slight improvement [11]. - The London gold spot price increased by 0.53% week-on-week [11]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The average daily crude steel production of key enterprises in late June decreased by 0.88% month-on-month, totaling 2.129 million tons [2]. - The national capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces was 89.90%, down by 0.39 percentage points [41]. - The price index for cement decreased by 1.57% week-on-week, with a current opening rate of 73.30% [60]. Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires was 72.92%, up by 2.51 percentage points [2]. - The June PMI new orders index was 50.20%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points [2]. Exports Chain - The PMI new export orders for China in June were 47.70%, up by 0.2 percentage points [4]. - The CCFI composite index for container shipping rates was 1313.70 points, down by 2.18% [4]. Valuation Metrics - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.82%, with the real estate sector performing best at +6.12% [4]. - The PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market was 0.54, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the profitability of the steel sector is expected to recover to historical average levels, following the recent revisions to the steel industry standards [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5] Core Insights - The London gold spot price has reached a historical high, indicating strong liquidity in the market [11] - The steel sector is expected to recover to historical average profit levels due to new regulatory conditions and government policies aimed at better aligning supply with demand [4] Summary by Sections Liquidity - The London gold spot price increased by 3.74% week-on-week, reaching 3433 USD/oz [11] - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for May 2025 is at 49.09, up 2.20% month-on-month [20] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference in May 2025 is -5.6 percentage points, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous month [20] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The average daily crude steel production of key enterprises in early June increased by 3.25% [23] - The national average capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces is 91%, with a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points [10] - The rebar price decreased by 2.23% to 3070 RMB/ton [10] Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate of semi-steel tires is at a five-year high, with a week-on-week increase of 4.12 percentage points [2] - The price of electrolytic aluminum is 20760 RMB/ton, up 2.87% week-on-week [10] Sub-sectors - The price of tungsten concentrate remains at a high level since 2011, with the price at 173500 RMB/ton [10] - The profit margin for flat glass is -58 RMB/ton, indicating low profitability in the real estate completion chain [77] Price Relationships - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar is at a low level, with a current difference of 130 RMB/ton [3] - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is 4.13, indicating a stable pricing environment [3] Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in May 2025 is at 47.50%, an increase of 2.8 percentage points month-on-month [3] - The CCFI composite index for container shipping rates is 1243.05 points, up 7.63% week-on-week [3] Valuation Metrics - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.25%, while the commercial vehicle sector showed the best performance with a 7.24% increase [4] - The PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.51, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the aluminum oxide price has reached a two-month high, indicating potential upward trends in metal prices [1][2]. - The construction and real estate sectors are experiencing significant declines, with new construction area down by 23.80% year-on-year from January to April 2025 [1][24]. - The report notes a strong correlation between liquidity indicators and stock market performance, particularly the M1 and M2 growth rate differential [11][20]. Liquidity Analysis - The M1 and M2 growth rate differential was -6.5 percentage points in April 2025, a decrease of 1.10 percentage points month-on-month [11][20]. - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for May 2025 is at 49.09, up 2.20% from the previous month [11][20]. - The London gold spot price increased by 4.86% week-on-week [11]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The cumulative year-on-year new construction area for national real estate from January to April 2025 is down 23.80% [1][24]. - The national real estate sales area for the same period is down 2.80% year-on-year, with a slight improvement of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [24]. - The report indicates that the national cement price index has decreased by 2.07% week-on-week, reflecting pressures in the construction materials market [62]. Industrial Chain Insights - The report notes that the operating rate for semi-steel tires is at a five-year high, indicating robust demand in the industrial sector [2][72]. - The price of tungsten concentrate has reached its highest level since 2011, while aluminum oxide prices have also hit a two-month high [2][2]. - The report provides insights into various commodity price movements, including a 0.84% increase in aluminum prices and a 0.88% decrease in copper prices [2][9]. Valuation Metrics - The report states that the PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.53, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4]. - The report suggests that the profitability of the steel sector is expected to recover to historical average levels, driven by regulatory changes and market dynamics [4]. Export Chain Analysis - The new export orders PMI for China in April 2025 is at 44.70%, down 4.3 percentage points month-on-month, indicating weakening export demand [3][3]. - The report highlights that the CCFI composite index for container shipping rates has increased by 0.23% week-on-week, reflecting some resilience in logistics [3].