1. Overall Investment Ratings - The report does not provide an industry - wide investment rating. 2. Core Views Steel - The black futures market weakened recently. In the short - term, the steel inventory pressure is not significant, but the off - season demand has a low acceptance of high prices. The main contract is approaching the roll - over period, and the price of the October contract is expected to fluctuate at high levels. It was previously recommended to buy on dips, and existing long positions can be held. However, due to limited terminal demand, chasing long positions should be done with caution [1]. Iron Ore - The 2509 iron ore contract showed a fluctuating and slightly stronger trend last week. In the future, the average daily hot metal production in August will remain high but is expected to slightly decline to around 2.36 million tons per day. Steel prices may rise due to production restrictions, which will reduce iron ore demand but provide valuation support. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract on dips and conduct an arbitrage strategy of going long on coking coal 01 and short on iron ore 01 [4]. Coke - The coke futures rebounded from the bottom last week, and the price fluctuated sharply. The fifth round of price increase has been implemented, and there may be further increases. Supply is difficult to increase due to some enterprises' losses, while demand from blast furnaces provides support. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 coke contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [6]. Coking Coal - The coking coal futures rebounded from the bottom last week, and the spot market is generally stable and slightly stronger. The supply is tight, and the demand for replenishment from downstream is continuous. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 coking coal contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [6]. 3. Summary by Directory Steel Prices and Spreads - The prices of most steel products decreased slightly. For example, the spot price of rebar in East China dropped from 3370 yuan/ton to 3360 yuan/ton, and the 05 contract price of hot - rolled coil declined from 3460 yuan/ton to 3449 yuan/ton [1]. Cost and Profit - The cost of some steel - making processes increased, such as the cost of Jiangsu converter rebar rising by 6 yuan/ton to 3175 yuan/ton. The profits of most regions and varieties increased, like the East China hot - rolled coil profit rising by 5 yuan/ton to 248 yuan/ton [1]. Production - The average daily hot metal production decreased slightly by 0.2 tons to 240.5 tons, a decline of 0.1%. The production of five major steel products increased by 1.8 tons to 869.2 tons, a rise of 0.2%. The rebar production increased significantly by 10.1 tons to 221.2 tons, a growth of 4.8%, while the hot - rolled coil production decreased by 7.9 tons to 314.9 tons, a decline of 2.4% [1]. Inventory - The inventory of five major steel products increased by 23.5 tons to 1375.4 tons, a rise of 1.7%. The rebar inventory rose by 10.4 tons to 556.7 tons, a growth of 1.9%, and the hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 8.7 tons to 356.6 tons, a rise of 2.5% [1]. Transaction and Demand - The average daily building materials trading volume decreased by 0.9 tons to 9.7 tons, a decline of 8.7%. The apparent demand for five major steel products decreased by 6.3 tons to 845.7 tons, a drop of 0.7%. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 7.4 tons to 210.8 tons, a growth of 3.6%, while the apparent demand for hot - rolled coil decreased by 13.8 tons to 306.2 tons, a decline of 4.3% [1]. Iron Ore Prices and Spreads - The prices of most iron ore varieties decreased slightly. For example, the warehouse - receipt cost of PB powder dropped from 819.5 yuan/ton to 816.2 yuan/ton, and the spot price of PB powder at Rizhao Port declined from 773.0 yuan/ton to 770.0 yuan/ton [4]. Supply - The 45 - port arrival volume increased by 267.3 tons to 2507.8 tons, a rise of 11.9%, while the global shipment volume decreased by 139.1 tons to 3061.8 tons, a decline of 4.3%. The national monthly import volume increased by 782.0 tons to 10594.8 tons, a growth of 8.0% [4]. Demand - The average daily hot metal production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4 tons to 240.3 tons, a decline of 0.2%. The 45 - port average daily desulfurization volume increased by 19.1 tons to 321.9 tons, a rise of 6.3%. The national monthly pig iron production decreased by 220.9 tons to 7190.5 tons, a decline of 3.0%, and the national monthly crude steel production decreased by 336.1 tons to 8318.4 tons, a decline of 3.9% [4]. Inventory - The 45 - port inventory decreased by 28.7 tons to 13712.27 tons, a decline of 0.2%. The imported ore inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 1.3 tons to 9013.3 tons, a rise of 0.0%. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills decreased by 1.0 days to 20.0 days, a decline of 4.8% [4]. Coke Prices and Spreads - The prices of most coke varieties were stable or slightly decreased. For example, the 09 contract price of coke decreased by 14 yuan/ton to 1668 yuan/ton, and the 01 contract price decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1734 yuan/ton [6]. Supply - The average daily coke production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.3 tons to 65.1 tons, a rise of 0.4%, while the average daily production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2 tons to 46.8 tons, a decline of 0.44% [6]. Demand - The average daily hot metal production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4 tons to 240.3 tons, a decline of 0.2% [6]. Inventory - The total coke inventory decreased by 8.3 tons to 907.2 tons, a decline of 0.9%. The coke inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 3.9 tons to 69.7 tons, a decline of 5.34%, and the coke inventory of 247 steel mills decreased by 7.4 tons to 619.3 tons [6]. Coking Coal Prices and Spreads - The prices of most coking coal varieties were stable or slightly increased. For example, the price of Mongolian coking coal warehouse - receipt increased by 5 yuan/ton to 1139 yuan/ton, and the 09 contract price of coking coal decreased by 18 yuan/ton to 1070 yuan/ton [6]. Supply - The raw coal production of sample coal mines decreased by 9.7 tons to 859.0 tons, a decline of 1.1%, and the clean coal production decreased by 5.1 tons to 439.0 tons, a decline of 1.1% [6]. Demand - The demand for coking coal is supported by the stable coking plant operation and the high - level but slightly declining hot metal production [6]. Inventory - The clean coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines decreased by 6.8 tons to 112.0 tons, a decline of 5.7%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 4.8 tons to 987.9 tons, a decline of 0.5%, and the coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 4.9 tons to 808.7 tons, a rise of 0.6% [6].