Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several steel companies, including Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Nanjing Steel, among others [3][4]. Core Viewpoints - Macro policies are expected to support marginal improvements in steel demand, with the government implementing measures such as interest rate cuts and increased lending for technological innovation [3]. - The report highlights a decrease in steel prices and profits, with specific price drops noted for various steel products as of May 9, 2025 [1][9]. - Steel production has decreased, with total output for five major steel products at 8.74 million tons, a reduction of 95,200 tons week-on-week [2]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - As of May 9, 2025, the price of 20mm HRB400 rebar in Shanghai is 3,150 CNY/ton, down 50 CNY/ton from the previous week [1][10]. - Other steel products also saw price declines, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled sheets [1][10]. Profitability - The report indicates a decline in steel profits, with rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel margins decreasing by 13 CNY/ton, 2 CNY/ton, and 44 CNY/ton respectively [1][2]. Production and Inventory - Total production of five major steel products decreased to 8.74 million tons, with rebar production specifically down to 2.2353 million tons [2]. - Total social inventory of these steel products increased by 94,200 tons to 1,031.93 million tons [2]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies within the general steel sector such as Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Nanjing Steel, as well as special steel companies like CITIC Special Steel and Yongjin Co., Ltd. [3]. - It also recommends monitoring high-temperature alloy companies like Fushun Special Steel [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for several steel companies, including Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Nanjing Steel [3][4]. Core Viewpoints - Macro policies are expected to support marginal improvements in steel demand, with the government implementing financial policies to stabilize the market and boost consumption [3]. - The report highlights a decrease in steel prices and profits, with specific price drops noted for various steel products as of May 9, 2025 [1][9]. - Steel production has decreased, with total output for five major steel products at 8.74 million tons, a week-on-week decline of 9.52 million tons [2]. Price Trends - As of May 9, 2025, the prices for key steel products are as follows: - Rebar (20mm HRB400) at 3,150 CNY/ton, down 50 CNY/ton from the previous week - High-line (8.0mm) at 3,380 CNY/ton, down 40 CNY/ton - Hot-rolled (3.0mm) at 3,230 CNY/ton, down 30 CNY/ton - Cold-rolled (1.0mm) at 3,600 CNY/ton, down 70 CNY/ton - Common medium plate (20mm) at 3,470 CNY/ton, down 40 CNY/ton [1][10]. Production and Inventory - As of May 9, 2025, the production of five major steel products has decreased, with rebar production down to 2.2353 million tons, a reduction of 9.85 million tons week-on-week [2]. - Total social inventory of five major steel products increased by 94,200 tons to 1,031.93 million tons, with steel mill inventory rising by 196,200 tons [2]. Profitability - The report indicates a decline in steel profits, with estimated changes in gross margins for rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel at -13 CNY/ton, -2 CNY/ton, and -44 CNY/ton respectively [1][3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the following companies: - For the general steel sector: Baosteel, Hualing Steel, Nanjing Steel - For special steel: CITIC Special Steel, Yongjin Co., and Xianglou New Materials - For pipe materials: Jiuli Special Materials, Wujin Stainless Steel, Youfa Group - Additionally, it suggests paying attention to high-temperature alloy companies like Fushun Special Steel [3].