1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overall, steel prices weakened this week due to the release of macro - sentiment and a weak supply - demand pattern in the steel market. Steel fundamentals are weak, and steel prices are expected to continue to fluctuate weakly. Iron ore prices also weakened, affected by macro - interference and concerns about the decline in hot metal production. The short - term iron ore price is also expected to fluctuate weakly [5][50][52]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Report Summary - Market focus includes tariff adjustments on US - imported goods, 2000 billion yuan of new special bond quotas for provincial investment, the US government shutdown, and the decline of China's manufacturing PMI in October. Key data shows a decrease in steel exports in October, a decline in daily steel production in late October, and a decrease in steel inventories. The main view is that steel and iron ore prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [5]. 3.2 Multi - and Short - Focus 3.2.1 Multi - and Short - Factors Analysis (Rebar) - Bullish factors: domestic policy expectations remain, and steel production has decreased. Bearish factors: the decline of Sino - US manufacturing PMI, the impact of short - term dollar liquidity risks on the market, weakening steel demand, limited reduction in rebar inventory, and the re - accumulation of hot - rolled coil inventory [8]. 3.2.2 Multi - and Short - Factors Analysis (Iron Ore) - Bullish factors: domestic policy expectations remain, and the weekly shipment has decreased. Bearish factors: the decline of Sino - US manufacturing PMI, the impact of short - term dollar liquidity risks on the market, the continuous decline of hot metal production, and the continuous accumulation of port inventory [9]. 3.3 Data Analysis 3.3.1 Macro - In October, China's manufacturing PMI was 49%, a 0.8 - percentage - point decline from the previous month. The production and new order indices also decreased. The US ISM manufacturing PMI in October was 48.7, contracting for the eighth consecutive month, while the service PMI rose to 52.4. The US government shutdown may reduce the Q4 economic growth rate by up to 2 percentage points, and about 14 billion US dollars of economic losses may be irreparable. The suspension of fiscal expenditure has frozen about 70 billion US dollars of funds, increasing the risk aversion in the market and pressuring industrial products [10][11]. 3.3.2 Terminal - In October, the average monthly working hours of China's construction machinery products decreased by 9.03% year - on - year, and the monthly startup rate was 55%, a 10.1 - percentage - point decline year - on - year. From January to June 2025, China's shipbuilding completion volume decreased by 3.5% year - on - year, and new orders decreased by 18.2% year - on - year, while the order backlog increased by 36.7% year - on - year [17]. 3.3.3 (Rebar) Spot - The spot price of rebar decreased, and the basis widened [18]. 3.3.4 Profit - This week, the profitability rate of steel mills decreased by 5.19 percentage points to 39.83% [20]. 3.3.5 Production - The blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills nationwide increased by 1.38 percentage points to 83.13%, while the electric furnace operating rate decreased by 1.8 percentage points to 67.03%. The output of five building materials was 856.74 (- 18.55) million tons, rebar output was 208.54 (- 4.05) million tons, and hot - rolled coil output was 318.16 (- 5.4) million tons. Some steel mills in Tangshan and Shanxi have planned production cuts [22][26]. 3.3.6 Apparent Demand - The apparent demand for five building materials was 866.91 (- 49.51) million tons, rebar apparent demand was 218.52 (- 13.67) million tons, and hot - rolled coil apparent demand was 314.3 (- 17.59) million tons. Thailand has launched an anti - circumvention investigation on Chinese hot - rolled steel [29]. 3.3.7 Inventory - The total inventory of five building materials was 1503.57 (- 10.17) million tons, rebar total inventory was 592.54 (- 9.98) million tons, and hot - rolled coil total inventory was 410.45 (+ 3.86) million tons. The reduction of rebar inventory was slow, and hot - rolled coil inventory re - accumulated [32]. 3.3.8 Spread - The hot - rolled coil to rebar spread slightly widened [33]. 3.3.9 (Iron Ore) Spot - The spot price of iron ore decreased, and the basis widened [35]. 3.3.10 Import and Shipment - In October, China imported 111.309 million tons of iron ore, a 4.3% month - on - month decrease. From October 27 to November 2, the global iron ore shipment was 32.138 million tons, a 1.745 - million - ton decrease from the previous week [39]. 3.3.11 Arrival - From October 27 to November 2, the arrival volume of 47 ports in China was 33.141 million tons, a 12.298 - million - ton increase from the previous week [40]. 3.3.12 Hot Metal Production - This week, the average daily hot metal production of 247 steel mills nationwide was 2.3422 million tons, a 21,400 - ton decrease from the previous week [42]. 3.3.13 Port Inventory - This week, the total inventory of imported iron ore at 45 ports was 148.98383 million tons, a 3.5635 - million - ton increase. The average daily port clearance volume was 3.2093 million tons, a 7700 - ton increase from the previous week [46]. 3.3.14 Steel Mill Consumption and Inventory - This week, the total inventory of imported iron ore in steel mills was 90.0994 million tons, a 1.6008 - million - ton increase. The daily consumption was 2.887 million tons, a 29,200 - ton decrease. The inventory - to - consumption ratio was 31.21 days, a 0.86 - day increase [48]. 3.4后市研判 - Steel prices are expected to continue to fluctuate weakly due to weak fundamentals. Iron ore prices are also expected to fluctuate weakly in the short - term due to weak supply - demand and accumulated port inventory [50][52].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The main contract price of rebar fluctuated, with a daily decline of 0.03%, and both trading volume and open interest decreased. In the current situation of stable supply and weak demand, the fundamentals of rebar are weak, and steel prices continue to face pressure. However, the increase in costs provides some downward resistance. With the game between multiple and short factors, it is expected that steel prices will continue to fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the demand situation [4]. - The main contract price of hot-rolled coil fluctuated weakly, with a daily decline of 0.44%, and both trading volume and open interest decreased. At present, the concerns about hot-rolled coil demand remain, and the supply is expected to increase. The fundamentals have not substantially improved. The relatively positive factors are the increase in costs and production restrictions. With the game between multiple and short factors, it is expected that the price of hot-rolled coil will continue to fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the production situation of steel mills [4]. - The main contract price of iron ore fluctuated and rebounded, with a daily increase of 0.98%, trading volume decreased and open interest increased. At present, the demand for iron ore has certain resilience, which supports the ore price. However, the supply of ore is high, and the growth space of demand is limited. The fundamentals of ore have not substantially improved, and the upward driving force of the high-valued ore price is not strong. It is expected that the subsequent trend will continue to fluctuate at a high level. Attention should be paid to the performance of finished steel [4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Industry Dynamics - In July 2025, the total social electricity consumption was 1022.6 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 8.6%. From January to July, the cumulative total social electricity consumption was 5863.3 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 4.5% [6]. - The "Guiding Opinions" require localities to give priority to implementing projects with certain returns, and ensure the completion of projects. For projects close to completion, construction should be accelerated, acceptance and final accounts should be carried out in a timely manner, and they should be put into operation as soon as possible. For slowly progressing projects, measures such as reducing the implementation scale, optimizing construction standards, and adjusting supporting construction content should be studied to reduce unnecessary construction costs. In principle, projects that have not started construction before the end of 2024 should no longer be implemented in the PPP stock project model [7]. - As of August 21, 6 listed steel companies announced their performance in the first half of 2025, with a total operating income of 198.591 billion yuan and a total net profit of 6.755 billion yuan. All 6 companies were profitable [8]. Spot Market - The spot prices of rebar in Shanghai, Tianjin, and the national average were 3270 yuan, 3280 yuan, and 3342 yuan respectively. The spot prices of hot-rolled coil in Shanghai, Tianjin, and the national average were 3420 yuan, 3370 yuan, and 3476 yuan respectively. The price of Tangshan steel billet was 3020 yuan, and the price of Zhangjiagang heavy scrap was 2120 yuan. The spread between hot-rolled coil and rebar was 150 yuan, and the spread between rebar and scrap was 1150 yuan [9]. - The price of 61.5% PB powder at Shandong ports was 770 yuan, the price of Tangshan iron concentrate was 778 yuan. The sea freight from Australia was 9.18 yuan, and from Brazil was 23.73 yuan. The SGX swap price (current month) was 101.26 yuan, and the Platts index (CFR, 62%) was 100.60 yuan [9]. Futures Market - The closing price of the rebar futures contract was 3121 yuan, with a decline of 0.03%, the highest price was 3145 yuan, the lowest price was 3115 yuan, the trading volume was 1125179 lots, a decrease of 192195 lots compared with the previous day, and the open interest was 1458111 lots, a decrease of 65281 lots [13]. - The closing price of the hot-rolled coil futures contract was 3375 yuan, with a decline of 0.44%, the highest price was 3417 yuan, the lowest price was 3372 yuan, the trading volume was 572544 lots, a decrease of 46710 lots compared with the previous day, and the open interest was 1047482 lots, a decrease of 76410 lots [13]. - The closing price of the iron ore futures contract was 772.5 yuan, with an increase of 0.98%, the highest price was 780.0 yuan, the lowest price was 770.0 yuan, the trading volume was 281755 lots, a decrease of 7611 lots compared with the previous day, and the open interest was 451574 lots, an increase of 11185 lots [13]. Relevant Charts - The report includes charts of steel inventory (rebar and hot-rolled coil), iron ore inventory (port and steel mill), and steel mill production situation (blast furnace开工率, electric furnace开工率, etc.) [15][20][32]. Market Outlook - The supply-demand pattern of rebar continues to weaken. The production of construction steel mills is stable, and the weekly output of rebar decreased slightly by 0.73 tons. Demand has weakened, and the weekly apparent demand decreased by 20.85 tons. With the game between multiple and short factors, it is expected that steel prices will continue to fluctuate [39]. - The supply-demand pattern of hot-rolled coil has improved. The production of plate steel mills is stable, and the weekly output of hot-rolled coil increased by 0.70 tons. Demand has improved, but the concerns about demand remain, and the supply is expected to increase. It is expected that the price of hot-rolled coil will continue to fluctuate [39]. - The supply-demand pattern of iron ore has weakened. The production of steel mills is stable, and the terminal consumption of ore has increased. However, the supply of ore is increasing. With the game between multiple and short factors, it is expected that the price of iron ore will continue to fluctuate at a high level [40].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The main contract price of rebar oscillated with a daily increase of 0.10%, and the volume and open interest expanded. The supply of rebar continued to rise, while the demand was weakly stable. The fundamentals remained seasonally weak, and steel prices were under pressure. However, the inventory inflection point was yet to appear, and the real - world contradictions were limited. It is expected that steel prices will continue to oscillate, and attention should be paid to demand changes [4]. - The main contract price of hot - rolled coil rebounded from the bottom, with a daily increase of 0.39%, and the volume increased while the open interest remained stable. The supply of hot - rolled coil was stable at a high level, while the demand weakened. The fundamental contradictions accumulated, and the price of hot - rolled coil continued to be under pressure and oscillated at a low level. Attention should be paid to the risk of tariffs after the "exemption period" ends [4]. - The main contract price of iron ore oscillated higher, with a daily increase of 0.64%, and the volume increased while the open interest decreased. The demand for iron ore showed some resilience, supporting the ore price. However, the supply remained at a high level, and the demand growth space was limited. The supply - demand pattern of iron ore did not improve substantially, and the ore price continued to be under pressure and oscillated at a low level. Attention should be paid to the performance of finished products [4]. Summary by Directory Industry Dynamics - In May 2025, the number of new global shipbuilding orders was 73, a decrease of 46 from April 2025. The corrected total tonnage decreased by 63.85% month - on - month and 54.71% year - on - year. Chinese shipyards received the most orders, followed by South Korea [6]. - The third batch of consumer goods trade - in funds will be issued in July 2025. The relevant departments will coordinate to ensure the orderly implementation of the consumer goods trade - in policy throughout the year [7]. - The Eurasian Economic Commission decided to continue imposing a 15.50% anti - dumping duty on seamless steel pipes originating from China until June 23, 2030. The announcement will take effect on July 24, 2025 [8]. Spot Market - The spot prices of rebar in Shanghai, Tianjin, and the national average were 3,030, 3,160, and 3,190 respectively, with price changes of - 10, - 20, and - 6. The spot prices of hot - rolled coil in Shanghai, Tianjin, and the national average were 3,180, 3,100, and 3,218 respectively, with no price changes. The price of Tangshan steel billet was 2,910 with no change, and the price of Zhangjiagang heavy scrap was 2,100 with a - 10 change. The coil - rebar price difference was 150, and the rebar - scrap price difference was 930 [9]. - The price of 61.5% PB powder at Shandong ports was 702 with a + 2 change, the price of Tangshan iron concentrate was 697 with no change. The sea freight from Australia was 8.78, and from Brazil was 22.68. The SGX swap price (current month) was 94.30, and the Platts Index (CFR, 62%) was 92.75 [9]. Futures Market - The closing price of the rebar futures active contract was 2,973, with a 0.10% increase, the highest price was 2,977, the lowest price was 2,952, the trading volume was 1,377,892 with an increase of 16,628, and the open interest was 2,191,778 with an increase of 19,178 [11]. - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil futures active contract was 3,103, with a 0.39% increase, the highest price was 3,104, the lowest price was 3,080, the trading volume was 552,939 with an increase of 19,514, and the open interest was 1,510,669 with an increase of 263 [11]. - The closing price of the iron ore futures active contract was 705.5, with a 0.64% increase, the highest price was 707.5, the lowest price was 698.0, the trading volume was 326,475 with an increase of 10,602, and the open interest was 654,225 with a decrease of 17,723 [11]. Related Charts - The report presents various charts related to steel and iron ore inventories, including weekly changes and total inventories of rebar and hot - rolled coil, and inventories of iron ore at ports, steel mills, and domestic mines [13][18][28] - Charts also show the production situation of steel mills, such as the blast furnace operating rate, capacity utilization rate, and profitability of 247 sample steel mills, as well as the operating rate of independent electric furnaces and the profit - loss situation of independent electric arc furnace steel mills [28][31][35] Market Outlook - For rebar, the supply - demand pattern changed little. The weekly output increased by 5.66 tons, and the demand was weakly stable. The fundamentals remained seasonally weak, and steel prices were expected to continue to oscillate [36]. - For hot - rolled coil, the supply - demand pattern changed. The weekly output increased by 1.79 tons, and the demand weakened. The price was under pressure and oscillated at a low level, and attention should be paid to the tariff risk after the "exemption period" ends [36]. - For iron ore, the supply - demand pattern changed. The terminal consumption of ore increased slightly, but the supply remained at a high level. The ore price was under pressure and oscillated at a low level, and attention should be paid to the performance of finished products [37]

Core Viewpoint - The overall steel market remains stable, with spot prices following futures fluctuations and a weakening basis observed [1] Supply - High production levels are showing signs of decline, with pig iron production slightly decreasing to 2.416 million tons, and daily scrap consumption down by 20,000 tons to 520,000 tons [2] - The total output of the five major steel products decreased by 215,000 tons to 8.59 million tons, with rebar production at 3.246 million tons [2] - The production of non-major steel products and steel billets is increasing, while domestic demand is declining year-on-year, contrasting with an increase in external demand [2] Demand - The apparent demand for the five major steel products continues to decline, down by 140,000 tons to 8.68 million tons [2] - Year-to-date, the apparent demand for the five major steel products is nearly flat compared to last year, with a slight decrease of 0.8% [2] - Seasonal factors and tariff impacts are contributing to a weakening of orders, particularly noted in April [2] Inventory - Steel inventories are approaching a turning point, with total inventory down by 90,000 tons to 13.54 million tons [3] - Rebar inventory decreased by 124,000 tons to 5.58 million tons, while hot-rolled coil inventory increased by 50,000 tons to 3.45 million tons [3] - The inventory of flat steel products is showing a clear trend of accumulation [3] Market Outlook - The conflict between Iran and Israel has led to a rise in coking coal prices, positively impacting the steel market [4] - Iran's steel production is projected at 31 million tons for 2024, with exports expected to remain stable, which does not significantly alter China's steel supply-demand balance [4] - Despite short-term market sentiment improvements, the overall supply remains loose, and a downward trend in black metal prices is anticipated [4]