Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is experiencing a decline in demand and production, with the PMI for September at 47.7%, indicating a continuous decrease for two months, and the traditional peak season characteristics are not evident [1][3][4]. Demand and Supply Analysis - Weak real estate investment and slowing infrastructure construction have contributed to a lackluster demand in the steel market, with the new orders index dropping to 45.2%, a decrease of 4.5 percentage points [3][4]. - The production index for the steel industry fell to 45.7%, down 2.3 percentage points, indicating a continued slowdown in production activities [8][12]. - Despite a slight increase in average daily crude steel production in early September, overall production levels have decreased compared to the previous month [8][12]. Inventory and Pricing Trends - Finished product inventory pressure is rising, with the inventory index reaching 54%, marking a two-month expansion and the highest level in nine months [8][12]. - Raw material prices remain high, with the purchasing price index above 60% for three consecutive months, leading to increased cost pressures for steelmaking [12][14]. - Steel prices showed minor fluctuations, with the Shanghai rebar price index indicating a slight decrease compared to the previous month, compressing profit margins for steel mills [14][16]. Future Outlook - October is expected to see a rebound in steel demand due to the resumption of outdoor construction post-holidays and the easing of extreme weather impacts [16][17]. - Steel mills are anticipated to increase production in response to rising demand, with a business activity expectation index of 67.1%, indicating a positive outlook for the coming month [17].

Investment Chain - Prices of copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, gold, and silver have risen since September 2025. Fixed asset investment growth rate has decreased to 0.50%, with real estate development investment declining by 12.90% and manufacturing fixed asset investment growth at 5.10% [1] - Infrastructure investment growth rate has also decreased to 5.42%. Prices of tin and nickel have fallen, while the price of thermal coal has slightly increased to 676 RMB per ton [1] Consumption Chain - In August 2025, automobile sales growth rate increased to 16.44%, while home appliance retail sales growth rate decreased to 19.90%. The nominal growth rate of social consumption fell to 3.40% [2] - The cumulative nominal growth rate has decreased by 4.60%, and the sales area of commercial housing has seen a decline of 5.44% [2] Export Chain - In August 2025, export growth rate to the US decreased, while it increased for the EU, Japan, and ASEAN. The overall export growth rate rose to 25.52% [3] - Exports of furniture, refined oil, coke, ships, plastics, and auto parts have seen an increase, while agricultural products, toys, lighting, coal, steel, and aluminum exports have decreased [3] Price Chain - Oil prices have risen to 63.41 USD per barrel as of September 23, 2025. Prices for PVC have increased to 4695 RMB per ton, while prices for MDI have decreased [4] - Pork prices have dropped to 13.71 RMB per kilogram, and the price of domestic urea has also decreased compared to July 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company signed a significant steel purchase contract worth 165 million yuan with China Railway Shanghai Engineering Bureau, which is expected to positively impact its performance in 2025 and beyond [1][2]. Group 1: Contract Details - The steel purchase contract is for the construction of the Shijiazhuang to Xiong'an New Area railway project, with a contract duration from September 9, 2025, to December 31, 2028 [1]. - The contract amount is 165 million yuan, including tax [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.473 billion yuan, an increase of 8.85% compared to 1.353 billion yuan in the same period last year [1]. - The total profit for the first half of 2025 increased by 74.66%, while net profit rose by 70.98%, driven by increased sales of prestressed products, track slabs, and related services [1]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - The company's industry is closely linked to national infrastructure investment, with the prestressed materials sector expected to maintain steady growth in the coming years [2]. - The company aims to strengthen its market position in traditional infrastructure sectors while actively exploring new energy applications, leveraging its technological advantages in prestressed materials [2].

Core Insights - Greece requires an investment of approximately €29 billion (about 12% of GDP) over the next decade for infrastructure development [1] Infrastructure Investment Breakdown - The investment allocation includes €21.3 billion for road infrastructure [1] - €3.7 billion is designated for port development [1] - €2.43 billion is planned for railway improvements [1] - Remaining funds will be allocated to airports, digital and communication systems, as well as water supply and sewage treatment systems [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that infrastructure investment growth is expected to expand to 6% for the entire year due to various factors [1] - The issuance of ultra-long special government bonds will effectively increase investment in key infrastructure areas such as national railways, water conservancy, and safety [1] - Local new infrastructure investment is anticipated to expand, supported by central fiscal transfer payments and large-scale local government debt [1] Group 2 - There will be an appropriate advance in the layout of digital economy infrastructure investments across various regions [1] - The urban village renovation plan and rural infrastructure construction will extend into rural areas, contributing to the overall investment growth [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The Chinese economy shows a mixed picture with stable GDP growth, but some indicators like PPI and export growth face challenges [1]. - Infrastructure investment is expected to accelerate, with most institutions forecasting a 6% growth in full - year infrastructure construction investment [2][17]. - The bond market has a complex situation with different trends in yields and prices, and the money market rates are mostly declining [24][25][26]. - The stock market has different performances in A - shares and Hong Kong stocks, and the insurance capital's active participation and IPO inspections are notable [34]. 3. Summary by Directory Macro Data - GDP in Q1 2025 grew 5.4% year - on - year, the same as the previous quarter [1]. - In June 2025, the manufacturing PMI was 49.7%, up from 49.5% in the previous month, and the non - manufacturing PMI was 50.5%, up from 50.3% [1]. - In May 2025, social financing scale increment was 22870 billion yuan, M0 grew 12.1% year - on - year, M1 grew 2.3%, and M2 grew 7.9% [1]. Commodity Investment Comprehensive - The Chinese government hopes to promote healthy and sustainable Sino - US economic and trade relations [2][3][17]. - The US "big and beautiful" tax and spending bill will raise the debt ceiling by 5 trillion dollars and may increase the budget deficit by 3.4 trillion dollars in the next decade [3]. - The US non - farm employment in June increased by 147,000, and the unemployment rate was 4.1% [3]. Metal - Peruvian copper mine transportation is disrupted due to protests by small miners [5][9]. - UBS raised its copper price forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by 7% and 4% respectively [5]. - Central banks are increasing gold reserves due to the "weaponization" of foreign exchange [6]. Coal, Coke, Steel and Minerals - Indonesia plans to change the mining quota validity period from three years to one year [9]. - China is summarizing the implementation of the "14th Five - Year Plan" for mineral resources and planning for the "15th Five - Year Plan" [5][9]. Energy and Chemicals - China's first natural gas full - chain multi - condition cryogenic treatment plant is put into operation [10]. - OPEC+ is discussing an 8 - month oil production increase of 411,000 barrels per day [12]. Agricultural Products - China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs launches an action to ensure autumn grain harvest [14]. - The second import corn auction is about to start with changes in quantity, area and target [14]. Financial News Open Market - On July 3, the central bank conducted 57.2 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 452.1 billion yuan [16]. Key News - In June, the Caixin China Services PMI was 50.6, and the composite PMI output index rebounded to 51.3 [17]. - From January to May, China's service import and export totaled 32543.6 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 7.7% [18]. Bond Market - Bank - to - bank bond yields were generally stable with a slight decline, and the money market was more liquid [24]. - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar rose 59 points, and the US dollar index rose 0.35% [29]. Research Reports - Guoxin Macro Fixed Income expects China's CPI to decline slightly in June and PPI to continue to fall [30]. - Yangtze River Fixed Income believes that liquidity will remain relatively loose in July [30]. Stock Market - On Thursday, A - shares rose, with consumer electronics and innovative drugs leading the gains, while Hong Kong stocks fell [34]. - Insurance funds have accelerated their pace of stock market participation, and banks and public utilities are major targets [34]. - The China Securities Association announced the list of 12 IPO on - site inspection enterprises in the second batch of 2025 [35].