Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the iron ore in the black building materials sector is "oscillating" [3]. 2. Core View of the Report - The iron ore market had a decline on Wednesday and a rise during the night session. The supply of iron ore decreased as the arrival volume declined this period, and the port inventory continued to decrease with no prominent inventory contradiction. The iron ore main contract 2601 is expected to oscillate in the short - term, with the previous high of 833 as an important resistance level and 750 as the support level. Short - term operations are recommended [3]. 3. Summary by Related Content Market Review - Iron ore closed down on Wednesday and up during the night session [3]. Important Information - In August, the daily output of crude steel of key steel enterprises was 211,960 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.5% [3]. - The China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry expects that the annual shipbuilding completion volume in China will be around 51 million deadweight tons in 2025 [3]. - The Jiangsu Iron and Steel Association believes that it is urgent to rectify the "involution - style" competition [3]. Market Logic - On the 17th, the price of 61.5% PB powder at Qingdao Port was 792 yuan/ton wet (-11), the price of first - grade coke at Rizhao Port was 1,550 yuan/ton (-60), the price of quasi - first - grade coke was 1,480 yuan/ton (-50), the price of Shanghai rebar was 3,260 yuan/ton (-10), and the price of Shanghai hot - rolled coil was 3,420 yuan/ton (-10). The arrival volume of iron ore decreased this period, and the port inventory continued to decrease [3]. Trading Strategy - The iron ore main contract 2601 is expected to oscillate in the short - term, with the previous high of 833 as an important resistance level and 750 as the support level. Short - term operations are recommended [3].

Core Viewpoint - The MCU market is experiencing intense competition and price wars, leading to a significant decline in prices and profit margins for domestic manufacturers, with a shift from "import MCU to domestic replacement" to "domestic replacement of domestic" becoming prevalent [3][4][5]. Group 1: Changes in MCU Market - The MCU market has seen a drastic price drop, with 8-bit MCUs now available for just a few cents, and 32-bit MCUs also entering aggressive price competition [3][4]. - Domestic manufacturers initially adopted a "price for volume" strategy, but now end customers are pushing prices down further due to their own cost-cutting pressures [4][5]. - The market is characterized by oversupply, with many companies competing fiercely, leading to a situation where even minimal profits are considered a relief [4][11]. Group 2: Market Demand and Recovery - Despite a slight decrease in inventory levels, the overall demand for MCUs has not shown significant signs of recovery, with many companies still facing declining revenues [14][15]. - The first quarter of 2025 saw many domestic MCU companies report negative growth, indicating that the market is still far from a full recovery [11][13]. - Analysts suggest that the recovery of the MCU market may be delayed until the second half of the year, depending on broader economic conditions [15][16]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The competition is not only based on price but also on service and payment terms, with companies extending payment periods to attract customers [8][11]. - New entrants in the MCU market are rapidly increasing competition, with some companies achieving significant technological advancements and cost reductions [5][10]. - Major domestic players like Zhaoyi Innovation are launching new products aimed at redefining the entry-level MCU market, emphasizing high cost-performance ratios [10][11]. Group 4: Financial Performance of Companies - A report indicated that 18 out of 19 domestic MCU companies experienced revenue growth, but many still faced net losses, highlighting a divide in performance within the industry [11][12]. - Companies like Guoxin Technology and Unisoc reported significant revenue declines, with some experiencing over 50% drops in revenue [11][12]. - The overall profitability of many MCU companies is under pressure, with several reporting return on equity (ROE) below the industry average [11][12].

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