Market Overview - As of January 7, coking coal futures showed a strong upward trend, with the near-month contract rising by 51.5 (+4.75%) to 1135.0 and the main contract increasing by 68.0 (+6.2%) to 1164.0 [1] Supply - As of December 31, the capacity utilization rate of 88 sampled coal mines was 79.76%, down by 2.89% month-on-month, with raw coal production at 805.56 million tons per week, a decrease of 29.17 million tons week-on-week [2] - The inventory of raw coal stood at 222.15 million tons, up by 17.5 million tons week-on-week, while the production of premium coal was 410.26 million tons per week, down by 17.43 million tons week-on-week [2] Demand - As of December 31, the average daily output of coke from independent coking plants was 62.7 million tons, with a slight increase of 0.1 million tons week-on-week [3] - The average daily pig iron output was 227.43 million tons, up by 0.85 million tons week-on-week, with a blast furnace operating rate of 78.94%, an increase of 0.62% [3] Inventory - As of December 31, the total inventory of coking coal (including mines, washing plants, coking plants, steel mills, ports, and terminals) increased by 59.7 million tons to 4104.3 million tons [4] - The inventory at 523 mines rose by 1.5 million tons to 528.8 million tons, while the inventory at 314 washing plants increased by 1.6 million tons to 531.6 million tons [4] Market Sentiment - The strong rise in coking coal futures was noted, with the main contract hitting the limit up. However, the spot prices in Shanxi showed weak performance, and the trading environment remains cautious with high auction failure rates [5] - The supply side is seeing a slight recovery in daily coal production as mines resume operations, but sales remain sluggish, leading to inventory accumulation [5] - On the demand side, steel mills are experiencing reduced losses, and pig iron production is stable, although coking profits are declining, leading to a slight decrease in operational rates [5] Policy and Strategy - The main policy focus remains on ensuring coal supply for power plants, with reports indicating that 26 coal mines in Shaanxi may be removed from the supply guarantee list, reducing capacity by 19 million tons, pending verification [5] - The strategy suggests a wait-and-see approach until policy confirmations are made, with an emphasis on arbitrage opportunities between coking coal and coke [5]

Report Summary 1. Hot News - This year from January to November, China's national fiscal revenue reached 20.05 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, with the same growth rate as the first 10 months. National tax revenue was 16.48 trillion yuan, up 1.8%, and securities trading stamp duty revenue was 185.5 billion yuan, a 70.7% increase [2]. - The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated in its "2025 Coal Report" that global coal demand in 2025 increased by 0.5% to a record 8.85 billion tons, but demand has entered a plateau and is expected to start a "very slow and gradual" decline by the end of this decade [2]. - On Wednesday, the main platinum futures contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange hit the daily limit again, and the main palladium futures contract hit the daily limit for the first time. Lithium carbonate futures soared nearly 8%, approaching the 110,000 yuan/ton mark, reaching a high in over a year [2]. - Brazil's December soybean export volume is expected to be 3.57 million tons, up from the previous week's forecast of 3.33 million tons. Corn exports are expected to be 6.35 million tons, up from 6.3 million tons, and soybean meal exports are expected to be 2 million tons, up from 1.83 million tons [3]. - Indonesia's government proposed a nickel ore production target of about 250 million tons in the 2026 work plan and budget (RKAB), a significant decrease from the 379 million tons set in the 2025 RKAB, aiming to prevent further nickel price declines [3]. 2. Sector Performance Key Focus - Urea, lithium carbonate, platinum, coking coal, and plastics [4] Night Session Performance - Non-metallic building materials rose 2.51%, precious metals 33.03%, oilseeds and oils 8.65%, soft commodities 3.32%, non-ferrous metals 23.75%, coal, coke, steel, and minerals 10.78%, energy 2.58%, chemicals 10.49%, grains 1.31%, and agricultural and sideline products 3.60% [4] 3. Sector Positions - The document provides a chart of the five - day position changes in commodity futures sectors, including Wind agricultural and sideline products, Wind grains, Wind chemicals, Wind energy, Wind coal, coke, steel, and minerals, Wind non - ferrous metals, Wind commodity composites, Wind soft commodities, Wind oilseeds and oils, Wind precious metals, and Wind non - metallic building materials [5] 4. Performance of Major Asset Classes | Category | Name | Daily Return (%) | Monthly Return (%) | Year - to - Date Return (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Equity | Shanghai Composite Index | 1.19 | - 0.47 | 15.47 | | | SSE 50 | 1.25 | 0.74 | 11.43 | | | CSI 300 | 1.83 | 1.18 | 16.39 | | | CSI 500 | 1.95 | 1.51 | 24.66 | | | S&P 500 | - 1.16 | - 1.86 | 14.28 | | | Hang Seng Index | 0.92 | - 1.51 | 26.96 | | | German DAX | - 0.02 | 0.99 | 20.91 | | | Nikkei 225 | 0.26 | - 1.48 | 24.11 | | | UK FTSE 100 | 0.92 | 0.55 | 19.59 | | Fixed - Income | 10 - year Treasury Bond Futures | 0.10 | 0.06 | - 0.84 | | | 5 - year Treasury Bond Futures | 0.06 | 0.09 | - 0.66 | | | 2 - year Treasury Bond Futures | 0.01 | 0.05 | - 0.52 | | Commodity | CRB Commodity Index | 0.00 | - 3.25 | - 1.70 | | | WTI Crude Oil | 3.00 | - 2.52 | - 20.84 | | | London Spot Gold | 0.80 | 2.82 | 65.28 | | | LME Copper | 1.30 | 5.07 | 33.72 | | | Wind Commodity Index | 3.02 | 8.55 | 45.23 | | Other | US Dollar Index | 0.18 | - 1.05 | - 9.29 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | 0.00 | 0.80 | - 5.01 | [6] 5. Stock Market Risk Appetite and Major Commodity Trends - The document presents charts of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), CRB Spot Index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold, London spot silver, LME 3 - month copper, gold - oil ratio, copper - gold ratio, Wind All - A (ex - finance, oil, and petrochemicals) and its risk premium, risk premiums of SSE 50, CSI 300, and CSI 500, and CBOT soybean and corn futures prices [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the coal industry [2][5]. Core Views - The coal price is expected to maintain a strong oscillation due to a combination of recovering port operations, colder weather, and the need for power plants to replenish their stocks. The demand for coal is anticipated to increase as winter progresses, despite current weak consumption levels [7][8]. - The report highlights the "anti-involution" policy which is expected to continue to restrict supply, thereby supporting coal prices. Additionally, external coal supply is projected to decrease due to various factors affecting major exporting countries [7][8]. - The report suggests investment opportunities in the coal sector, particularly in companies with high elasticity to price changes, as the demand is expected to rise during the peak winter season [8]. Summary by Sections Basic Conditions - The industry comprises 37 listed companies with a total market value of 1,918.464 billion yuan and a circulating market value of 1,881.057 billion yuan [2]. Key Company Performance - Major companies such as Shanxi Coking Coal, Lu'an Environmental Energy, and Yanzhou Coal Mining Company are highlighted with their respective earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios indicating strong investment potential [5][6]. Coal Price Tracking - The report notes that the price of thermal coal at the port has seen fluctuations, with the price of Shanxi-produced thermal coal at 821 yuan/ton as of November 28, 2025, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 18 yuan/ton [8]. - The report also tracks the production levels and inventory of coal, indicating a slight decrease in daily production and a stable inventory situation at ports [8][9]. Downstream Performance - The report discusses the daily coal consumption in power plants, which is currently lower than expected but is projected to increase as winter progresses. The report also notes the impact of steel production on coal demand [9][10]. Investment Opportunities - The report emphasizes the potential for investment in coal stocks, particularly those that are expected to benefit from rising coal prices due to seasonal demand increases. Companies like Yanzhou Coal Mining and Shanxi Coking Coal are recommended for their strong market positions and growth potential [8][9].

Group 1: Market Overview - As of August 6, the price of coking coal in Tangshan, Hebei reached 1645 yuan/ton, an increase of 275 yuan/ton, representing a rise of over 20% [1] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal demand is expected to decline by less than 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with a moderate recovery anticipated in the second half, leading to a projected year-on-year growth of 0.2% for 2025 [1] Group 2: Futures Market Activity - On August 6, Dalian Commodity Exchange saw an increase of 40 contracts in coking coal futures, totaling 800 contracts compared to the previous trading day [2] Group 3: Institutional Insights - Guosen Futures noted that the increase in coking coal spot prices has led to a slight improvement in profitability for coking enterprises, with expectations of a small rebound in production and overall supply remaining relatively stable. Demand from steel mills is still acceptable despite a slight decrease in iron water output [3] - Shanghai Zhongti Futures indicated that while coking coal is expected to maintain a strong trend in the short term, the pace of price increases may slow down, and there are concerns about whether iron production will continue to impact coking coal demand negatively [3]