1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The steel market is generally strong. Last week, the futures market fluctuated upward. Due to geopolitical factors overseas, the market has strong expectations for future energy prices. Coal may be a strong substitute for crude oil, but geopolitical conflicts also have an impact on steel exports. In the short term, hot metal production decreased significantly, while the total output of five major steel products increased slightly week-on-week, and inventory accumulated. The apparent demand increased seasonally. There is a divergence between hot metal and steel mill production data, mainly due to production cuts by some long-process steel mills in the north. Rebar production increased and inventory accumulated, while hot-rolled coil production decreased and inventory accumulated. In the short term, the fundamentals of rebar are stronger than those of hot-rolled coil. The profits of long-process steel mills in the spot market have recovered, while the valley electricity profits of short-process steel mills have declined slightly. The price difference between scrap iron and steel has widened, and the profit margin of the futures market has narrowed. Raw materials are stronger than steel products. In terms of strategies, investors can consider shorting the spread between hot-rolled coil and rebar when prices are high [3]. - The rebar month spread is neutral. The 5 - 10 month spread of rebar is -27 yuan/ton, which has strengthened slightly week-on-week [3]. - Steel mill profits are strong. This week, the profitability rate of 247 steel enterprises is 38.1%, which has decreased slightly week-on-week and is still significantly lower than the same period last year [3][13]. - Scrap steel is strong. According to calculations, current flat electricity production of electric arc furnaces in East China results in a loss of 142 yuan/ton, and valley electricity production results in a loss of 38 yuan/ton [3]. - The inventory of steel products is neutral. The overall inventory of five major steel products has accumulated seasonally [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review - As of March 6, 2026, the daily average pig iron output was 227.59 tons, a significant week-on-week decline of 5.69 tons, lower than the same period last year. The blast furnace operating rate of 247 domestic steel enterprises was 77.71%, a significant week-on-week decline; the capacity utilization rate of 85 electric arc furnaces was 20.71%, a significant week-on-week increase [13]. - This week, the total output of five major steel products was 797.24 tons, an increase of 0.47 tons from last week. Among them, rebar production was 173.31 tons, an increase of 8.21 tons from last week; hot-rolled coil production was 301.11 tons, a significant week-on-week decline of 8.5 tons. The production of cold-rolled and medium-thick plates was significantly higher than the historical average [20]. - In terms of demand, the total consumption of five major steel products this week was 691.35 tons, a seasonal increase week-on-week. Rebar consumption was 98.23 tons, a slight week-on-week increase; hot-rolled coil consumption was 281.6 tons, a slight week-on-week decline [41]. - After the Spring Festival, spot trading volume has increased seasonally, but overall it is lower than the same period last year. Attention should be paid to the subsequent recovery [60]. - This week, the billet inventory of 55 billet-rolling mills was 59.7 tons, a significant week-on-week increase, approaching the same period last year. The mainstream warehouse billet inventory was 247.57 tons, a significant week-on-week increase, reaching a record high [76]. 3.2 Valuation - Rebar warehouse receipts increased slightly but are still significantly lower than the same period last year. Hot-rolled coil warehouse receipts increased significantly week-on-week, reaching a high level for the same period in history [109]. 3.3 Balance Sheet - The report provides a monthly balance sheet for crude steel from July 2025 to July 2026, including data such as initial steel mill and social inventory, pig iron and crude steel production, imports and exports, total consumption, production-demand balance, ending steel mill and social inventory, surplus, year-on-year production and consumption growth, and cumulative year-on-year production and consumption growth [110].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Steel prices rose today. The black sector as a whole surged in the morning, with coking coal hitting the daily limit, but the market pulled back in the afternoon. Spot steel transactions were generally favorable, with active spot and futures purchases and improved rigid demand. The basis narrowed. Last week, the output of the five major steel products increased slightly, with an increase in rebar output and a shift to increased hot-rolled coil output. Steel mills were still in the mode of shutdown and maintenance. After the Spring Festival, downstream demand recovered seasonally, but inventories continued to accumulate rapidly, especially for rebar, and inventory shifted from mill warehouses to social warehouses. Last week, the capital availability of downstream construction sites across the country improved, with better capital availability for housing construction projects than non-real estate projects. The "Two Sessions" announced this year's economic growth target, with the GDP growth rate lower than last year, and the other targets remaining the same as in 2025. Since capital expenditure in the first quarter may fall short of expectations, the demand recovery situation remains to be seen. The pessimistic expectations of steel mills may also limit the height of hot metal production this year, putting pressure on raw materials. However, overseas geopolitical frictions have increased, and the oil price has soared due to the impact of the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global energy prices in the short term and raising the cost of steel raw materials. Therefore, steel prices are likely to remain volatile and slightly stronger in the near term, but there is still a chance for steel prices to return to fundamentals in March, and pressure on steel prices remains. Follow-up attention should be paid to hot metal production, downstream demand performance, and overseas geopolitical frictions [6] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Information 3.1.1 Rebar - **Futures**: RB05 rose 31 yuan to 3088 yuan/ton, RB10 rose 32 yuan to 3147 yuan/ton, and RB01 rose 33 yuan to 3174 yuan/ton. The spreads between different contracts also changed. The 05 contract rebar disk profit decreased by 10 yuan to -151 yuan/ton, the 10 contract decreased by 6 yuan to -108 yuan/ton, and the 01 contract decreased by 9 yuan to -99 yuan/ton [2] - **Spot**: The prices of rebar in different regions increased to varying degrees. The cheapest deliverable was 3190 yuan/ton, and the basis for different contracts also changed. The regional spreads and spot profits also showed different trends [2] 3.1.2 Hot-rolled Coil - **Futures**: HC05 rose 40 yuan to 3270 yuan/ton, HC10 rose 38 yuan to 3282 yuan/ton, and HC01 rose 28 yuan to 3291 yuan/ton. The spreads between different contracts changed. The 05 contract hot-rolled coil disk profit decreased by 1 yuan to 0 yuan/ton, the 10 contract remained unchanged at 27 yuan/ton, and the 01 contract decreased by 14 yuan to 18 yuan/ton [2] - **Spot**: The prices of hot-rolled coils in different regions increased. The cheapest deliverable was 3260 yuan/ton, and the basis for different contracts also changed. The regional spreads and spot profits also showed different trends [2] 3.2 Market Analysis 3.2.1 Relevant Prices - The spot price of Shanghai Zhongtian rebar was 3190 yuan (+30), Beijing Jingye was 3130 yuan (+30), Shanghai Angang hot-rolled coil was 3260 yuan (+30), and Tianjin Hegang hot-rolled coil was 3180 yuan (+40) [5] 3.2.2 Trading Strategies - **Options**: It is recommended to wait and see [7] - **Unilateral**: Follow overseas sentiment and maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend [9] - **Arbitrage**: It is recommended to short the hot-rolled coil to coking coal ratio at high levels and continue to hold the short position of the hot-rolled coil to rebar spread [9] 3.2.3 Important Information - In February 2026, the national consumer price index increased by 1.3% year-on-year and 1.0% month-on-month. The average consumer price from January to February increased by 0.8% compared with the same period last year [8][10] - In February 2026, the national industrial producer price index decreased by 0.9% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.5 percentage points compared with the previous month, and increased by 0.4% month-on-month. The average industrial producer price from January to February decreased by 1.2% compared with the same period last year [10] 3.3 Related Attachments - Multiple charts are provided, including the price trends, basis, spreads, and disk profits of rebar and hot-rolled coils, as well as the cash profits of different steel products and the cost of electric furnaces [15][17][20]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - In February, steel prices fluctuated weakly due to the accumulation of industrial contradictions in the steel market during the holiday and the return of the trading logic to the industrial end [4][11][126] - Steel inventories continued to accumulate, with significant increases in all varieties but varying growth rates. Construction steel inventories had the most obvious increase, while plate inventories were also at the highest level in the same lunar period in recent years [4][24][28] - During the Spring Festival, the production of long - and short - process steel mills differed. Short - process steel mills' shutdown led to a decline in construction steel production, while long - process steel mills maintained stable production, and plate supply increased steadily. After the festival, short - process steel mills will resume production, but the probability of a significant increase in production is not high [4][49][57] - Steel demand continued to weaken, with all varieties experiencing a decline in demand but varying amplitudes. After the festival, steel demand will improve marginally, and there will be differences in performance between varieties. Infrastructure investment is expected to be optimistic, bringing an increase in construction steel demand, but the real estate fundamentals are weak. Plate demand still has concerns [4][72][126] - Although the industrial contradictions in the steel market during the holiday have accumulated and steel prices are still prone to pressure, the downstream demand is recovering, the steel market fundamentals will improve marginally, and with the fermentation of policy expectations, steel prices may stabilize and rebound in the peak season [5][13][127] Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 1. Steel prices fluctuated weakly in February - Due to the holiday, the industrial contradictions in the steel market accumulated, the trading logic returned to the industrial end, and steel prices were under pressure. As of February 27, the futures prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil main contracts decreased by 1.95% and 2.22% respectively compared with the end of last month, and the spot prices also declined [11] - In February, steel - related price differences changed. The basis strengthened, the futures price curve remained in a contango pattern but with a lower premium than in previous years, the spread between hot - rolled coil and rebar shrank, and the regional spread of building materials returned to normal [12] - Looking forward, steel prices are still under pressure due to accumulated contradictions, but they are at a relatively low level. As demand recovers and policy expectations are strong, steel prices may stabilize and rebound in the peak season [13] 2. Steel inventories increased significantly - As of the week of February 27, the total inventory of the five major steel products increased by 44.40% month - on - month and 10.47% year - on - year. Construction steel and plate inventories both increased, with construction steel having a more significant increase [24][28] - Both steel social and factory inventories increased. Social inventory increased by 45.47% month - on - month, and factory inventory increased by 41.93% month - on - month [29] - Rebar inventory increased significantly during the holiday, and the de - stocking pressure increased. The total rebar inventory increased by 68.36% month - on - month, and the inventory - to - sales ratio was at a relatively high level. The social inventory of rebar had obvious regional differentiation [36][37] - Hot - rolled coil inventory remained high, and the pressure needed to be relieved. The total hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 27.16% month - on - month and year - on - year, and the inventories of its main downstream products also increased significantly [45] 3. Steel supply increased steadily - In 2026, steel mill production was relatively stable, and steel supply increased steadily. The daily average crude steel production of key steel enterprises in January increased significantly compared with the previous month but was still lower than the same period last year [49] - High - frequency data showed that steel mill production was stable, and supply increased steadily, with obvious differences between varieties. Due to the shutdown of short - process steel mills during the holiday, the output of construction steel decreased, while the output of plates increased steadily [52][56] - Steel mill profitability did not improve. The proportion of profitable steel mills was relatively low, and the profitability of different regions was also differentiated. After the festival, short - process steel mills will resume production, but the probability of a significant increase in production is not high [57] - Rebar production was low during the holiday but is expected to increase after the festival, and the supply pressure may increase. Hot - rolled coil production remained high, and the supply pressure needed to be relieved [62][67] 4. Steel demand improved marginally 4.1 High - frequency indicators showed seasonal weakness - Due to the holiday, steel demand weakened, and high - frequency indicators showed a seasonal decline. In February, the total steel demand decreased by 18.90% month - on - month and 11.66% year - on - year. The demand for construction steel decreased more significantly [72] - Rebar demand will improve marginally, but the performance of downstream industries varies, and the quality of peak - season demand needs further observation. Hot - rolled coil demand was weak and stable, and there were still concerns about demand [78][85] 4.2 Steel exports faced challenges - In 2025, China's steel exports were strong. In December, the export volume reached a monthly record high, and the annual export volume also refreshed the record. The export of some varieties showed significant growth, and the export destinations were also differentiated [92][93][95] - In 2026, although there is still arbitrage momentum for direct steel exports, the output impulse may face more policy restrictions, and there is a risk of a decline in direct exports [95] 4.3 The domestic economy showed resilience - In January 2026, the core CPI showed a "good start" sign of inflation, and the PPI was supported by input factors, but the manufacturing PMI declined, and the "good start" of credit was not satisfactory [100][101][103] - In the real estate market, sales were under pressure year - on - year, and the improvement of real estate enterprise funds was limited, but positive policies were continuously introduced, and the downward drag effect may weaken. Infrastructure investment is expected to be optimistic, and there may be an inflection point in the industry, which may bring an increase in steel demand [104][108][118] 5. Conclusion - The industrial contradictions in the steel market accumulated during the holiday, and steel prices fluctuated weakly in February. Steel inventories increased significantly, supply was stable with variety differentiation, and demand continued to weaken but will improve marginally after the festival [126] - Although steel prices are still under pressure, with the recovery of demand and the fermentation of policy expectations, steel prices may stabilize and rebound in the peak season, and attention should be paid to demand performance and domestic policies [127]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Today, the steel futures market declined overall, and the spot prices decreased slightly compared to before the holiday. During the holiday, the overall production of the five major steel products increased, and the impact on hot metal production was small. The total steel inventory increased at an accelerated pace, but the inventory accumulation rate of rebar was slower than in previous years. The export of steel was affected by the decline in export licenses, and the overseas manufacturing industry ended the restocking process. The inventory of hot-rolled coils accumulated rapidly, and the current inventory levels of billets and plates were high, with great demand pressure. The performance of rebar was stronger than that of hot-rolled coils. The raw material replenishment of steel mills before the holiday has ended, and the enthusiasm for winter storage this year was insufficient. Currently, the steel inventory is high, and the capital expenditure after the holiday may fall short of expectations. The demand recovery situation remains to be seen. The pessimistic expectations of steel mills may also limit the height of hot metal production this year, putting pressure on raw materials. However, the current absolute price of steel is low, and even if it falls, the space is relatively limited. Overall, it may maintain a weak and volatile trend [5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Information - Spot prices: Shanghai Zhongtian rebar was priced at 3,180 yuan (-10), Beijing Jingye rebar at 3,110 yuan (-10), Shanghai Angang hot-rolled coil at 3,220 yuan (-20), and Tianjin Hegang hot-rolled coil at 3,130 yuan (-10) [4]. Market Research and Judgment Trading Strategy - Unilateral: Maintain a weak and volatile trend before the holiday [6]. - Arbitrage: It is recommended to short the hot-rolled coil to coking coal ratio at high levels, and continue to hold the short position of the hot-rolled coil to rebar spread [6]. - Options: It is recommended to wait and see [7]. Important Information - On February 20, 2026, US President Trump signed an announcement, stipulating that a 10% import tax would be imposed on imported goods within 150 days. The temporary import tariff would take effect at 00:01 on February 24, 2026. On February 21, Trump raised the import tariff rate on global goods from 10% to 15% [8]. - On February 24, 2026, the price of common billet resources of Songting Iron and Steel in Qian'an, Tangshan decreased by 10, and the ex-factory price was 2,880 yuan including tax [9]. Relevant Attachments - The report provides multiple charts, including the basis of rebar and hot-rolled coil contracts in different months, the price difference between different contracts, the spread between hot-rolled coil and rebar, the disk profit of rebar and hot-rolled coil contracts, the cash profit of different steel products, the cost of electric furnaces, etc. The data sources are Galaxy Futures, Mysteel, and Wind [14][16][18].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core View of the Report - After the holiday, steel prices are expected to fluctuate weakly; iron ore prices face certain downward pressure; coking coal and coke prices are expected to fluctuate; and glass prices will continue to fluctuate weakly with increased post - holiday volatility [1][2][3] 3. Summary by Variety Steel - During the long holiday, the price of Tangshan Qian'an common billet remained stable at 2,900 yuan/ton. The US tariff policy first cut 20% and then added 15%, reducing the tariff burden on Chinese goods exported to the US, but the US will still maintain high tariff barriers on the steel industry. The futures price of rebar has fallen below the cost of electric furnace off - peak electricity and long - process production, with a low static valuation. In the short term, the domestic market is in a policy vacuum, and overseas tariff policies have limited boosting effects. After the holiday, focus on the increase in steel inventories and the progress of demand recovery. Steel prices are expected to fluctuate weakly [1] Iron Ore - During the long holiday, the Singapore Exchange iron ore swap fell slightly, with the main contract down 1.39% compared to the pre - holiday domestic closing period. Before the holiday, the daily average pig iron output rose to 230,490 tons, and port iron ore inventories are at a historical high, while steel mills' iron ore inventories have been replenished to normal levels in recent years. The post - holiday trading core lies in steel demand, which will affect the resumption of production by steel mills and the iron ore shipping situation. Iron ore prices are expected to face downward pressure [2][3] Coking Coal and Coke - During the Spring Festival, the de - stocking efficiency of imported coking coal spot resources was average, and the prices of forward Australian and Canadian coking coal declined due to the contraction of overseas demand before the year. The customs clearance of Mongolian coal was suspended during the Spring Festival, and the port coking coal inventory was digested but remained at a high level. After the holiday, steel mills and coking plants will mainly digest their in - plant inventories. The prices of coking coal and coke are expected to fluctuate [3] Glass - Before the holiday, some small production lines were cold - repaired and shut down, with the daily melting volume falling below 150,000 tons. The upstream manufacturers' inventories accumulated rapidly, and the downstream demand will be temporarily sluggish after the holiday. There are risks such as the expected large - scale cold repair of production lines and the impact of Hubei's environmental protection policy on supply. Although there is still pressure on glass prices, the futures price has fallen to a relatively low level. The 05 main contract is expected to fluctuate weakly with increased post - holiday volatility [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - This week, the sentiment in the commodity market was generally weak, and the prices of finished products showed a volatile trend. The output of rebar decreased significantly this week, and the inventory continued to decline, with an overall performance of being neutral and stable. The output of hot-rolled coils continued to decline, the apparent demand decreased slightly, the pressure on inventory reduction increased further, and there were signs of inventory accumulation in the factory warehouse this week. [9][10] - Politburo and Central Economic Work Conferences were held this week. The meetings emphasized boosting domestic demand, optimizing project implementation and bond management, and stabilizing the real estate market. The real estate industry will continue the main tone of "controlling increments and reducing inventories", and new construction is expected to remain weak. Fiscal efforts will support the economy and steel demand marginally. Overall, steel consumption related to real estate will remain weak, and the demand structure may shift towards infrastructure and manufacturing. Currently, the terminal demand is still weak, the inventory pressure of hot-rolled coils is prominent, and steel prices may fluctuate in the bottom range. With the approaching of the winter storage season, attention should be paid to winter storage policies. [9][10] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Week - ly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Cost Side**: The profit of hot-rolled blast furnaces was -51 yuan/ton, the gross profit level was low, the spot premium was about 57 yuan/ton, and the valuation was neutral. [7] - **Supply Side**: This week, the output of hot-rolled coils was 3.09 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 56,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 2.6% compared with the same single - week last year, and a cumulative year - on - year increase of about 1.8%. The daily average output of hot metal was 2.292 million tons, and the decline of hot metal this week slightly exceeded expectations, with a slight decline in hot - rolled coil output. [7] - **Demand Side**: This week, the consumption of hot-rolled coils was 3.12 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 29,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 1.6% compared with the same single - week last year, and a cumulative year - on - year increase of about 1.3%. The export level was moderately strong, the terminal demand in real estate and infrastructure was poor, and the demand was moderately weak. [8] - **Inventory**: This week, the inventory of hot-rolled coils was 397,090 tons, the inventory level was high, and the current inventory pressure was large. [9] - **Trading Strategy**: The recommended strategy was to wait and see. [11] Periodic and Spot Market - The content mainly presents various price and spread charts of hot - rolled coils, cold - rolled coils, and related products, including spot prices, regional spreads, contract basis spreads, and futures spreads. [16][20][34] Profit and Inventory - **Profit**: Charts show the gross profit per ton of hot - rolled and cold - rolled coils, as well as the profits of rebar blast furnaces and electric furnaces. [56][57] - **Inventory**: Charts display the total inventory, social inventory, and factory inventory of hot - rolled coils, cold - rolled coils, and coated plates. [60][64][65] Cost Side - The content includes charts of the futures closing prices of iron ore, coke, and the price of scrap steel. It also shows the daily average output of hot metal, the cost of hot metal, and the prices of related steel products. [78][80][84] Supply Side - **Hot - Rolled Coils**: Charts show the weekly output, cumulative year - on - year growth rate, and capacity utilization rate of hot - rolled coils in different regions and samples. [93][95][96] - **Cold - Rolled Coils**: Charts show the weekly output, cumulative year - on - year growth rate, and capacity utilization rate of cold - rolled coils in different regions and samples. [100][103][104] - **Coated Plates**: Charts show the weekly output and capacity utilization rate of color - coated plates and galvanized plates. [105][106] Demand Side - **Hot - Rolled Coils**: This week, the consumption of hot - rolled coils was 3.12 million tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 29,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 1.6% compared with the same single - week last year, and a cumulative year - on - year increase of about 1.3%. Charts also show the apparent consumption and its cumulative year - on - year growth rate. [8][109][110] - **Related Industries**: Charts show the production and sales of automobiles (including different types), tractors, household appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines), metal containers, railway locomotives, and other products that affect the demand for steel. [112][116][118]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - The marginal impact of the macro - environment on the steel industry is weakening, and steel prices will continue to fluctuate within a range [1]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 2.1 Fundamental Situation - **Price and Basis**: The report presents season - based price charts of Shanghai 20mm rebar and 4.75mm hot - rolled coil, as well as the basis season charts of rebar and hot - rolled coil 01 contracts in Shanghai [9][10][12]. - **Contract Spreads**: It includes the 01 - 05 contract spreads of rebar and hot - rolled coil, and the spread between the main contracts of hot - rolled coil and rebar [14][15][16]. - **Profit**: The report shows the 01 - contract disk profits of rebar and hot - rolled coil [22]. - **Production**: Statistics on monthly pig iron and crude steel production, 247 steel mills' daily average hot - metal output, and the capacity utilization rate of 89 independent electric arc furnaces are provided [24][25][34]. - **Import and Export**: Data on steel and billet import quantities, steel and billet export quantities, and the export profits of Indian and Japanese hot - rolled coils are presented [36][59]. - **Demand and Inventory**: Information on the weekly apparent demand and total inventory of five major steel products, as well as the inventory of billets in the Tangshan area, is included [44][51]. 2.2 November Market Outlook - Although no specific outlook content is provided, the report is expected to analyze the market trend of the steel industry in November based on the previous fundamental data. 2.3 Macroeconomic and Downstream Industry Indicators - **Financial Indicators**: Data on new social financing scale, new RMB loans, and the loan demand index for infrastructure are presented [74][93]. - **Real Estate Indicators**: Information on the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment, land transaction area in 100 large and medium - sized cities, monthly year - on - year growth rate of commercial housing sales area, and new housing starts area is provided [76][81]. - **Infrastructure Indicators**: Data on the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure fixed - asset investment, monthly year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure construction investment, and cement direct - supply volume for infrastructure are presented [96][99]. - **Manufacturing Indicators**: Information on the performance of various sub - items of the PMI, cumulative year - on - year growth rate of industrial enterprise profits, and monthly year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value is provided [105][108]. - **Downstream Industry Production**: Data on the monthly production of automobiles, civil steel ships, excavators, metal containers, refrigerators, and air conditioners are presented [119][125].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The black metal sector continued to decline today but rebounded slightly at the end of the session. Steel spot trading was weak overall, with poor speculative interest and mainly刚需 purchases. After the holiday, steel prices are expected to remain in a bottom - oscillating pattern with limited downside space. If downstream demand recovers beyond expectations in October, steel prices may rise further. Also, the "15th Five - Year Plan" content will affect market fluctuations. The spread between hot - rolled coils and rebar is expected to expand [8]. - The steel market is under pressure due to continuous inventory accumulation and a significant drop in demand. Although the short - term market is affected by news and under pressure, the low valuation of the futures market and the rise in thermal coal prices suggest that steel prices will maintain a bottom - oscillating pattern in the short term [8]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Information - **Rebar Futures**: RB05 was at 3114 yuan/ton (down 25 yuan from yesterday), RB10 at 2970 yuan/ton (down 16 yuan), and RB01 at 3061 yuan/ton (down 22 yuan). The 05 - contract rebar盘面 profit was - 142 yuan (up 7 yuan), the 10 - contract was - 285 yuan (up 19 yuan), and the 01 - contract was - 166 yuan (up 9 yuan) [3]. - **Rebar Spot**: Shanghai Zhongtian was at 3180 yuan/ton (down 10 yuan), Nanjing Xicheng at 3280 yuan/ton (down 20 yuan), Shandong Shiheng at 3160 yuan/ton (unchanged), and Tangshan Tanggang at 3110 yuan/ton (down 10 yuan). The cheapest delivery product was 3160 yuan/ton. Rebar profits in different regions showed various changes, with East China rebar profit at - 228 yuan/ton (down 1 yuan) and Tangshan rebar profit at - 319 yuan/ton (up 2 yuan) [3]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil Futures**: HC05 was at 3248 yuan/ton (down 26 yuan), HC10 at 3442 yuan/ton (up 5 yuan), and HC01 at 3241 yuan/ton (down 20 yuan). The 05 - contract hot - rolled coil盘面 profit was - 8 yuan (up 6 yuan), the 10 - contract was 187 yuan (up 40 yuan), and the 01 - contract was 14 yuan (up 11 yuan) [3]. - **Hot - Rolled Coil Spot**: Tianjin Hegang hot - rolled coil was at 3220 yuan/ton (down 30 yuan), and Shanghai Angang hot - rolled coil was at 3260 - 3290 yuan/ton (down 20 - 30 yuan). The cheapest delivery product was 3260 yuan/ton. Hot - rolled coil profits in different regions also changed, with Tianjin hot - rolled coil profit at - 341 yuan/ton (down 18 yuan) and East China hot - rolled coil profit at - 227 yuan/ton (down 21 yuan) [3]. 3.2 Market Judgement - **Related Prices**: The spot price of Shanghai Zhongtian rebar was 3180 yuan (down 10 yuan), Beijing Jingye was 3130 yuan (down 10 yuan), Shanghai Angang hot - rolled coil was 3290 yuan (down 30 yuan), and Tianjin Hegang hot - rolled coil was 3220 yuan (down 30 yuan) [7]. - **Trading Strategies** - **Unilateral**: Maintain a bottom - oscillating pattern, and it is recommended to buy on dips [9]. - **Arbitrage**: It is recommended to continue holding the 1 - 5 positive spread and go long on the spread between hot - rolled coils and rebar [10]. - **Options**: It is recommended to wait and see [10]. - **Important News** - In September 2025, 19,858 excavators were sold, a year - on - year increase of 25.4%. Domestic sales were 9,249 units, a year - on - year increase of 21.5%, and exports were 10,609 units, a year - on - year increase of 29%. From January to September, a total of 174,039 excavators were sold, a year - on - year increase of 18.1% [11]. - The Ministry of Transport issued a document on charging port fees for US ships, which has limited impact on iron ore transportation [8]. 3.3 Related Attachments - The report provides multiple charts, including those related to rebar and hot - rolled coil contract basis, spreads, and profit margins, with data sources from Galaxy Futures, Mysteel, and Wind [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Steel: In Q3, influenced by coal production cuts, coking coal drove up the black - metal price center. However, steel prices were not strong due to weak demand. In August, domestic real - estate and infrastructure investment declined, and manufacturing investment growth weakened. Although coal supply interference persisted, steel and raw materials did not move in tandem, and Q4 had significant macro - policy disturbances. In September, steel apparent demand seasonally recovered, and high exports digested production, leading to inventory reduction. Steel prices are expected to fluctuate within a range, with rebar between 3100 - 3350 yuan and hot - rolled coil between 3300 - 3500 yuan. Consider selling out - of - the - money put options [1]. - Iron Ore: As of the previous day's close, the iron ore 2601 contract showed a downward - fluctuating trend. Supply - side: last week, global iron ore shipments decreased, and 45 - port arrivals increased. Future arrivals are expected to first rise and then fall. Demand - side: steel mill profit margins slightly declined, but molten iron production increased, and steel mills' restocking demand grew. The fundamentals improved slightly, but were still insufficient in the peak season, with raw materials stronger than finished products. Port inventories increased, and the dredging volume decreased, while steel mills' equity ore inventories rose. In the future, molten iron production will remain high in October, and low port inventories support iron ore prices, but beware of port inventory accumulation risks in Q4. Iron ore is in a balanced - to - tight situation, but weak finished products drag down raw materials. It is expected to fluctuate weakly, with a range of 750 - 830. Short the iron ore 2601 contract on rallies, and recommend the spread strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coking coal [4]. - Coke: As of the previous day's close, coke futures showed a weak downward trend, with a divergence between spot and futures prices. Mainstream coke enterprises started to raise prices, and port trade quotes fluctuated with futures. On the spot side, after the second price cut by mainstream steel mills on September 15, prices rebounded on September 25. It is expected that the spot price of coke will gradually rebound, with 2 - 3 rounds of increases possible. On the supply side, rising coking coal prices led to some coke enterprises' losses and reduced production. On the demand side, steel mills continued to resume production, and molten iron production increased slightly. In terms of inventory, coking plants and ports reduced inventory, while steel mills increased inventory. The market is mainly trading pre - holiday restocking progress and future supply - demand changes. Due to rising coking coal costs and high molten iron production, the futures price has already priced in potential price increases. Speculate by shorting the coke 2601 contract on rallies, with a range of 1550 - 1750, and recommend the spread strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coke [6]. - Coking Coal: Yesterday, coking coal futures showed a weak downward trend, with a divergence between spot and futures prices. Spot auction prices generally rose, and Mongolian coal quotes followed the futures up and then down. The domestic coking coal market is running strongly, with improved downstream procurement willingness and better market transactions. On the supply side, main - producing area coal mines continued to resume production this week, logistics improved, and coal mines sold at discounted prices. Imported Mongolian coal prices rose, and the border port will be closed for 7 days during the National Day holiday. On the demand side, molten iron production continued to rise, and coking plant operations were stable, with increased downstream restocking demand. In terms of inventory, mines and ports reduced inventory, while ports, coal - washing plants, coking plants, and steel mills increased inventory. After significant restocking, downstream restocking demand will decline, and coking coal prices may peak and fall. Short the coking coal 2601 contract on rallies, with a range of 1150 - 1300, and recommend the spread strategy of going long on iron ore and short on coking coal [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar: Spot prices in East, North, and South China decreased by 10 yuan, and futures prices for 05, 10, and 01 contracts decreased by 16, 17, and 17 yuan respectively [1]. - Hot - rolled Coil: Spot prices in East, North, and South China decreased by 10 yuan, and futures prices for 05, 10, and 01 contracts decreased by 22, 3, and 24 yuan respectively [1]. Cost and Profit - Costs: Steel billet and slab prices remained unchanged. Jiangsu electric - furnace rebar cost increased by 1 yuan, and Jiangsu converter rebar cost decreased by 1 yuan [1]. - Profits: East China rebar profit increased by 1 yuan, North China rebar profit increased by 11 yuan, South China rebar profit increased by 11 yuan. East China hot - rolled coil profit increased by 1 yuan, North China hot - rolled coil profit increased by 1 yuan, and South China hot - rolled coil profit decreased by 1 yuan [1]. Production - Daily average molten iron production increased by 1.0 to 242.0, a 0.4% increase. Five - major steel product output increased by 9.4 to 864.9, a 1.1% increase. Rebar output remained unchanged at 206.5, with electric - furnace output decreasing by 4.0 to 22.7 (- 15.0%) and converter output increasing by 4.0 to 183.7 (2.2%). Hot - rolled coil output decreased by 2.3 to 324.2, a - 0.7% decrease [1]. Inventory - Five - major steel product inventory decreased by 9.1 to 1510.6, a - 0.6% decrease. Rebar inventory decreased by 14.0 to 636.3, a - 2.1% decrease. Hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 2.5 to 380.5, a 0.7% increase [1]. Transaction and Demand - Building material trading volume decreased by 0.4 to 11.0, a - 3.3% decrease. Five - major steel product apparent demand increased by 23.7 to 874.1, a 2.8% increase. Rebar apparent demand increased by 10.4 to 220.4, a 5.0% increase. Hot - rolled coil apparent demand decreased by 0.1 to 321.7, a 0.0% decrease [1]. Iron Ore Prices and Spreads - Warehouse receipt costs: Costs of Carajás fines, PB fines, Brazilian mixed fines, and Jinbuba fines decreased by 4.4, 7.7, 5.4, and 8.6 respectively, with decreases of - 0.5%, - 0.9%, - 0.6%, and - 1.0% [4]. - 01 contract basis: The basis of Carajás fines increased by 1.6 to 56.7 (2.9%), while the basis of PB fines, Brazilian mixed fines, and Jinbuba fines decreased by 1.7, 2.6, and 2.6 respectively, with decreases of - 4.0%, - 1.2%, and - 4.9% [4]. - Spread: 5 - 9 spread increased by 0.5 to 19.5 (2.6%), 9 - 1 spread decreased by 1.5 to - 41.0 (- 3.8%), and 1 - 5 spread increased by 1.0 to 21.5 (4.9%) [4]. Supply - 45 - port weekly arrivals decreased by 314.5 to 2360.5, a - 11.8% decrease. Weekly global shipments increased by 150.6 to 3475.4, a 4.5% increase. Monthly national imports increased by 61.5 to 10522.5, a 0.6% increase [4]. Demand - 247 steel mills' weekly average daily molten iron production increased by 1.4 to 242.4, a 0.6% increase. 45 - port weekly average daily dredging volume decreased by 2.8 to 336.4, a - 0.8% decrease. Monthly national pig iron output decreased by 100.5 to 6979.3, a - 1.4% decrease. Monthly national crude steel output decreased by 229.0 to 7736.9, a - 2.9% decrease [4]. Inventory - 45 - port weekly inventory increased by 69.3 to 14000.28, a 0.5% increase. 247 steel mills' weekly imported ore inventory increased by 427.0 to 9736.4, a 4.6% increase. 64 steel mills' weekly inventory available days increased by 2.0 to 24.0, a 9.1% increase [4]. Coke Prices and Spreads - Shanxi quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) remained at 1200, and Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) remained at 1613. Coke 01 and 05 contracts decreased by 46, with decreases of - 2.7% and - 2.5% respectively. 01 and 05 basis increased by 46 [6]. - J01 - J05 spread remained at - 143. Steel - union coking profit decreased by 11 to - 64 [6]. Supply - Full - sample coking plant average daily output decreased by 0.4 to 66.3, a - 0.6% decrease. 247 steel mills' average daily output increased by 1.3 to 242.4, a 0.6% increase [6]. Demand - 247 steel mills' molten iron output increased by 1.4 to 242.4, a 0.6% increase [6]. Inventory - Total coke inventory increased by 5.2 to 920.4, a 0.6% increase. Full - sample coking plant coke inventory decreased by 3.4 to 63.0, a - 5.1% decrease. 247 steel mills' coke inventory increased by 16.6 to 661.3, a 2.6% increase. Steel mills' available days increased by 0.2 to 11.7, a 2.1% increase. Port inventory decreased by 8.0 to 196.1, a - 3.9% decrease [6]. Supply - Demand Gap - Coke supply - demand gap decreased by 1.2 to - 4.6, a - 27.1% decrease [6]. Coking Coal Prices and Spreads - Shanxi medium - sulfur primary coking coal (warehouse receipt) remained at 1270, and Mongolian No. 5 raw coal (warehouse receipt) decreased by 5 to 1160, a - 0.4% decrease. Coking coal 01 and 05 contracts decreased by 43 and 42 respectively, with decreases of - 3.6% and - 3.3% respectively. 01 and 05 basis increased by 38 and 37 respectively. JM01 - JM05 spread decreased by 1 [6]. - Sample coal mine profit increased by 31 to 452, a 7.4% increase [6]. Supply - Fenwei sample coal mine raw coal output increased by 4.1 to 876.6, a 0.5% increase. Clean coal output increased by 1.4 to 452.0, a 0.3% increase [6]. Demand - Full - sample coking plant average daily output decreased by 0.4 to 66.3, a - 0.6% decrease. 247 steel mills' average daily output increased by 1.3 to 242.4, a 0.6% increase [6]. Inventory - Fenwei coal mine clean coal inventory decreased by 10.0 to 104.7, a - 8.7% decrease. Full - sample coking plant coking coal inventory increased by 58.7 to 999.1, a 6.2% increase. 247 steel mills' coking coal inventory increased by 5.7 to 796.1, a 0.7% increase. Steel mills' available days increased by 0.2 to 12.9, a 1.2% increase. Port inventory decreased by 16.7 to 265.5, a - 5.9% decrease [6].

Group 1: Steel Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View The steel price is expected to maintain a high - level oscillating trend. The reference range for rebar is 3100 - 3350 yuan, and for hot - rolled coils is 3300 - 3500 yuan. It is recommended to try long positions with a light position and pay attention to the seasonal repair of apparent demand. Hold short positions on the January hot - rolled coil - rebar price spread [1]. Summary by Directory - **Steel Prices and Spreads**: Rebar and hot - rolled coil prices in different regions and contracts showed varying degrees of increase. For example, the spot price of rebar in East China increased by 10 yuan/ton, and the 05 contract of hot - rolled coil increased by 14 yuan/ton [1]. - **Cost and Profit**: The billet price decreased by 30 yuan, while the slab price remained unchanged. The profits of hot - rolled coils in different regions decreased, with the East China hot - rolled coil profit decreasing by 30 yuan [1]. - **Production**: The daily average hot - metal output increased by 0.4 to 241.0, a 0.2% increase. The output of five major steel products decreased by 1.8 to 855.5, a 0.2% decrease. Rebar production decreased by 5.5 to 206.5, a 2.6% decrease, while hot - rolled coil production increased by 1.4 to 326.5, a 0.4% increase [1]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of five major steel products increased by 5.1 to 1519.7, a 0.3% increase. Rebar inventory decreased by 3.6 to 650.3, a 0.5% decrease, and hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 4.7 to 378.0, a 1.3% increase [1]. - **Transaction and Demand**: The building materials trading volume increased by 1.2 to 10.4, a 12.9% increase. The apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 7.0 to 850.3, a 0.8% increase. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 12.0 to 210.0, a 6.0% increase, while the apparent demand for hot - rolled coils decreased by 4.3 to 321.8, a 1.3% decrease [1]. Group 2: Iron Ore Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View The iron ore market is in a balanced and slightly tight pattern. The price is expected to oscillate with an upward bias, with a reference range of 780 - 850. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract of iron ore at low prices and conduct an arbitrage strategy of going long on iron ore and short on hot - rolled coils [4]. Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: The basis of different types of iron ore decreased, for example, the 01 contract basis of PB powder decreased by 44.6 to 37.9, a 54.0% decrease. The 5 - 9 spread increased by 1.0 to 21.0, a 5.0% increase [4]. - **Supply**: The weekly arrival volume at 45 ports increased by 312.7 to 2675.0, a 13.2% increase, while the global weekly shipping volume decreased by 248.3 to 3324.8, a 6.9% decrease. The monthly national import volume increased by 61.5 to 10522.5, a 0.6% increase [4]. - **Demand**: The weekly average hot - metal output of 247 steel mills increased by 0.5 to 241.0, a 0.2% increase. The weekly average port clearance volume at 45 ports increased by 7.9 to 339.2, a 2.4% increase. The monthly national pig - iron output decreased by 100.5 to 6979.3, a 1.4% decrease, and the monthly national crude - steel output decreased by 229.0 to 7736.9, a 2.9% decrease [4]. - **Inventory Changes**: The 45 - port inventory increased by 129.9 to 13930.97, a 0.9% increase. The inventory of imported ore in 247 steel mills increased by 316.4 to 9309.4, a 3.5% increase. The available days of inventory in 64 steel mills increased by 2.0 to 22.0, a 10.0% increase [4]. Group 3: Coke and Coking Coal Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View - **Coke**: It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract of coke at low prices, with a reference range of 1650 - 1800. Consider an arbitrage strategy of going long on coking coal and short on coke. - **Coking Coal**: It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract of coking coal at low prices, with a reference range of 1150 - 1300. Consider an arbitrage strategy of going long on coking coal and short on coke [6]. Summary by Directory Coke - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of coke contracts and spot in different regions increased to varying degrees. For example, the 01 contract of coke increased by 13 to 1730, a 0.7% increase. The coking profit decreased by 11 to - 54 [6]. - **Supply**: The daily average output of all - sample coking plants decreased slightly by 0.1% to 66.7 [6]. - **Demand**: The hot - metal output of 247 steel mills increased by 0.5 to 241.0, a 0.2% increase [6]. - **Inventory Changes**: The total coke inventory increased by 8.9 to 915.2, a 1.0% increase. The coking - plant inventory decreased, while the steel - mill and port inventories increased [6]. Coking Coal - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of coking - coal contracts and spot in different regions changed. The 01 contract of coking coal increased by 7 to 1225, a 0.6% increase. The sample coal - mine profit increased by 17 to 421, a 4.2% increase [6]. - **Supply**: The main - producing - area coal mines continued to resume production, and the logistics improved. The coal - mine sales and prices increased. The imported Mongolian coal price increased, and the port will be closed for 7 days during the National Day holiday [6]. - **Demand**: The hot - metal output continued to rise, the coking - plant operation was stable, and the downstream restocking demand increased [6]. - **Inventory Changes**: The coal - mine, port, and steel - mill inventories decreased, while the coal - washing plant, coking - plant, and port inventories increased [6].