News Summary Core Viewpoint - The stainless steel market is experiencing fluctuations in inventory levels and prices, influenced by production adjustments, raw material costs, and demand uncertainties. Group 1: Inventory and Production - As of May 23, stainless steel futures inventory recorded 140,425 tons, a decrease of 17,453 tons from the previous trading day [1] - On May 22, regional market stainless steel inventory totaled 153,280 tons, with a week-on-week increase of 44.36% and a year-on-year increase of 16.27% [1] - Cold-rolled stainless steel inventory was 26,950 tons, up 3.45% week-on-week and 0.96% year-on-year; hot-rolled stainless steel inventory was 126,330 tons, up 57.66% week-on-week and 45.28% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Recent news of steel mills reducing production and rising nickel-iron prices provide some support for stainless steel prices, but slow inventory digestion and lack of demand improvement continue to exert pressure [2] - The price of stainless steel is expected to fluctuate within the range of 12,600 to 13,200 [2] Group 3: Raw Material and Supply Chain - The Indonesian government's PNBP policy has increased nickel resource supply costs, while the Philippines plans to implement a nickel ore export ban starting June 2025, intensifying raw material disruptions [3] - Indonesian nickel-iron production capacity is recovering, leading to a noticeable decline in nickel-iron prices, which reduces raw material cost support [3] - Steel mills are maintaining normal production but are reducing output of the loss-making 300 series stainless steel in favor of increasing production of the 200 and 400 series products, indicating ongoing supply pressure [3] Group 4: Demand and Market Sentiment - Terminal construction projects are gradually commencing, entering the traditional peak demand season, but macro market uncertainties are leading to cautious attitudes towards high-priced goods [3] - Recent domestic inventory has seen a slight increase, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [3]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2) Core Viewpoints - For nickel, due to the cost - inversion of Indonesian nickel - iron plants and supply tension in the nickel ore market, it is expected to oscillate weakly in the near term, and the mid - to - long - term strategy is to sell on rallies for hedging [3]. - For stainless steel, considering the cost - inversion of Indonesian nickel - iron plants, potential price pressure on the ore end, and the maintenance plans of some stainless - steel plants, it is expected to oscillate within a range in the near term, and the mid - to - long - term strategy is also to sell on rallies for hedging [4]. 3) Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel Variety - **Market Analysis** - On May 27, 2025, the Shanghai nickel main contract 2507 opened at 122,500 yuan/ton and closed at 122,170 yuan/ton, a - 0.55% change from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 52,308 lots, and the open interest was 29,331 lots [1]. - The night session of the Shanghai nickel main contract opened slightly lower and oscillated weakly sideways, while the day session oscillated and declined weakly, closing with a small negative line. The trading volume decreased slightly, and the open interest increased slightly [2]. - The nickel ore market was quiet. Philippine resources in June were on sale, but shipping was affected by rain. Downstream iron plants were in losses and had a strong desire to lower nickel ore prices. In Indonesia, the domestic benchmark price for nickel ore in June (Phase I) dropped by about $0.02, and the premium was still under negotiation. Some Indonesian iron plants had the intention to cut production due to high costs [2][3]. - In the spot market, the morning quotation of Jinchuan nickel was about 850 yuan/ton lower than the previous trading day. The supply of refined nickel remained in surplus, and the market sentiment was pessimistic. The premium of Jinchuan nickel was 0 - 2,200 yuan/ton, that of imported nickel was 0 - 250 yuan/ton, and the premium of nickel beans was - 450 yuan/ton. The previous trading day's Shanghai nickel warehouse receipts were 22,120 (- 130) tons, and the LME nickel inventory was 199,998 ( + 1362) tons [2]. - **Strategy** - The cost of Indonesian nickel - iron plants is inverted, and some plants plan to cut production. Price pressure may shift to the ore end, but the nickel ore supply is tight. New transactions need to be monitored. It is expected to oscillate weakly in the near term, and the mid - to - long - term strategy is to sell on rallies for hedging. The unilateral strategy is mainly range - bound operations, and there are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, or options [3]. Stainless Steel Variety - **Market Analysis** - On May 27, 2025, the stainless - steel main contract 2507 opened at 12,880 yuan/ton and closed at 12,855 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 98,902 lots, and the open interest was 92,426 lots [3]. - The stainless - steel main contract oscillated in a narrow range and consolidated throughout the day, closing with a small doji. The trading volume decreased slightly, and the open interest decreased [3]. - Similar to the nickel market, the nickel ore market was quiet, and some Indonesian iron plants planned to cut production. Some stainless - steel plants had maintenance plans [3]. - In the spot market, the stainless - steel futures oscillated sideways. Most merchants kept their prices unchanged. Downstream demand was weak, and merchants were reluctant to sell at low prices. The supply pressure of cold - rolled products remained. The stainless - steel price in Wuxi and Foshan markets was 13,150 yuan/ton, and the 304/2B premium was 385 - 585 yuan/ton. The ex - factory tax - included average price of high - nickel pig iron changed by 2.50 yuan/nickel point to 953.5 yuan/nickel point [4]. - **Strategy** - Similar to the nickel market, the cost of Indonesian nickel - iron plants is inverted, and some plants plan to cut production. Price pressure may shift to the ore end, and new transactions need to be monitored. The maintenance plans of some stainless - steel plants may support the market. It is expected to oscillate within a range in the near term, and the mid - to - long - term strategy is to sell on rallies for hedging. The unilateral strategy is neutral, and there are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, or options [4].

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