长江有色网1月6日早讯：受到全球供应紧张，地缘政治、需求预期共振，周一晚间LME金属期货全线 飙升。伦铜涨逾5%再刷新高；伦镍报近15个月以来高位。 新浪合作大平台期货开户 安全快捷有保障 截止收盘，伦铜报13087.5美元涨627美元，涨幅5.03%；伦铝报3090美元涨69美元，涨幅2.28%；伦锌报 3208美元涨81美元，涨幅2.59%；伦铅报2029.5美元涨35.5美元，涨幅1.78%；伦锡报42560美元涨2310 美元，涨幅5.74%；伦镍报17290美元涨530美元，涨幅3.16%。 ...

投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2012】669号 中信期货研究|农业策略⽇报 2025-12-25 商品情绪偏强带动胶价上行 油脂：昨日菜油偏强，关注国内外油脂产需预期变化 蛋白粕：库存压力持续，双粕低位震荡 玉米/淀粉：降雪天气，阶段性影响产区上量 生猪：部分区域二育增加，猪价止跌反弹 天然橡胶：商品情绪偏强带动胶价上行 合成橡胶：盘面跌后反弹 棉花：反弹延续 白糖：空头获利了结，带动糖价反弹 纸浆：商品市场氛围回暖，纸浆期货维持震荡偏涨 双胶纸：震荡运行 原木：基本面边际好转，原木区间震荡 风险因素：宏观大幅变动；气候异常；供需超预期变化 【异动品种】 天然橡胶观点：商品情绪偏强带动胶价上行 逻辑：天胶昨日强势上涨，其中浅色胶RU相较于NR更强，收盘时已经突破 近3个月的震荡区间上沿。昨日偏强表现背后的原因我们认为更多来自于 宏观的带动，即整体商品资金的情绪大好。不过虽说小幅突破震荡区间， 但听闻盘后上游出货偏多，盘面上方套保压力或依旧偏大。目前来说从基 本面的角度仍属于没有强驱动的阶段，且地缘炒作我们认为暂时难以验证 实质影响，需持续关注。基本面具体来说，目前海外供应季节性上量相对 顺利，但原料价格坚挺一 ...

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Views of the Report - Fed's rate cut and potential bond - buying, along with China's central economic work conference's loose monetary signals, create a warm sentiment in the market despite geopolitical disturbances. For copper, short - term price may rise but consumption may limit the upward trend. For aluminum, with inventory reduction and supply issues, the price is likely to rebound. For lead, low domestic inventory of deliverable products makes the price strong. For zinc, short - term supply reduction and positive market atmosphere may lead to a stronger price. For tin, supply disruptions may drive the price up after macro - risk release. For nickel, short - term price may turn to a volatile state. For lithium carbonate, due to supply - demand uncertainties, it's advisable to wait and see. For alumina, near - cost prices may lead to production cuts, and it's better to observe. For stainless steel, high inventory is a problem, and supply control may bring a turnaround. For cast aluminum alloy, the price may fluctuate within a range [4][5][6][7][10][12][14][16][20][23][26][29] Group 3: Summary by Metals Copper - **Market Information**: After the Fed's rate cut, the US dollar index is weak, and China's central economic work conference raises loose expectations. LME copper 3M rose 2.37% to $11,833/ton, and SHFE copper closed at 94,080 yuan/ton. LME copper inventory increased by 875 tons to 165,850 tons. Domestic social and bonded - area inventories increased, and the spot premium in Shanghai decreased. The import loss was about 1,100 yuan/ton, and the refined - scrap spread narrowed [4] - **Strategy**: Short - term price may still rise, but the weakening consumption may make the upward movement less smooth. The reference range for SHFE copper is 92,500 - 94,600 yuan/ton, and for LME copper 3M is $11,600 - 11,950/ton [5] Aluminum - **Market Information**: The central economic work conference's policy signals made non - ferrous metals stronger. LME aluminum rose 1.14% to $2,895/ton, and SHFE aluminum closed at 22,175 yuan/ton. SHFE aluminum's weighted contract positions slightly decreased, and the futures warehouse receipts increased. Domestic aluminum ingot and billet inventories decreased, and the market transaction was average. The LME aluminum inventory decreased, and the cash/3M remained at a discount [6] - **Strategy**: With the domestic inventory decline, high US spot premium, and low LME inventory, along with supply disruptions and stable downstream production, the aluminum price is likely to rebound. The reference range for SHFE aluminum is 22,000 - 22,400 yuan/ton, and for LME aluminum 3M is $2,850 - 2,920/ton [7] Lead - **Market Information**: On Thursday, SHFE lead index rose 0.21% to 17,157 yuan/ton, and LME lead 3S rose to $1,989/ton. The refined - scrap spread was 25 yuan/ton. The domestic social inventory increased slightly by 0.13 tons to 2.29 tons [9] - **Strategy**: The lead ore port inventory decreased, and factory inventory increased. Both primary and secondary lead production rates are high, and downstream battery production also increased. With low domestic deliverable inventory, the lead price shows a strong trend in the short - term [10] Zinc - **Market Information**: On Thursday, SHFE zinc index fell 0.39% to 23,004 yuan/ton, and LME zinc 3S fell to $3,087.5/ton. The zinc social inventory decreased by 0.78 tons to 12.82 tons. The LME zinc inventory slowly increased, and the 3 - 15 spread was still high [11] - **Strategy**: Zinc ore and zinc ingot supply have decreased. With the positive market atmosphere in the non - ferrous sector, the zinc price may follow copper and aluminum to rise in the short - term after breaking through the pressure level [12] Tin - **Market Information**: On December 11, 2025, SHFE tin fell 0.63% to 320,600 yuan/ton. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 127 tons. Although the supply shortage has slightly eased, conflicts in Congo (DRC) and Nigeria still cause concerns. The traditional demand is weak, but emerging sectors provide support. The high price makes the spot trading cold [13] - **Strategy**: In the short - term, supply disruptions are the key factors for the price. After the macro - risk is released, the tin price may strengthen. It's advisable to wait and see, and the reference range for domestic contracts is 300,000 - 330,000 yuan/ton, and for overseas LME tin is $39,000 - 42,000/ton [14] Nickel - **Market Information**: On Thursday, SHFE nickel fell 0.65% to 115,400 yuan/ton. The spot premiums of different brands were stable, and the nickel ore price was also stable. The nickel iron price rebounded [15] - **Strategy**: Although there is still a large surplus pressure, the short - term price may turn to a volatile state with the stable nickel iron price and warm macro - atmosphere. It's advisable to wait and see, and the reference range for SHFE nickel is 113,000 - 118,000 yuan/ton, and for LME nickel 3M is $13,500 - 15,500/ton [16] Lithium Carbonate - **Market Information**: The MMLC spot index rose 2.61%, and the LC2605 contract rose 3.02% [19] - **Strategy**: The supply - demand situation has not changed, and the inventory decline has narrowed slightly. There are uncertainties in supply release and demand. With high positions, the price may fluctuate greatly. It's advisable to wait and see, and the reference range for the LC2605 contract is 95,800 - 103,000 yuan/ton [20] Alumina - **Market Information**: On December 11, 2025, the alumina index fell 0.28% to 2,534 yuan/ton. The Shandong spot price decreased, and the overseas price also dropped. The futures inventory increased [22] - **Strategy**: After the rainy season, the ore shipment is recovering, and the ore price may decline. The alumina production capacity is still in surplus, but with the price close to the cost line, production cuts may increase. It's advisable to wait and see, and the reference range for the domestic contract AO2601 is 2,400 - 2,700 yuan/ton [23] Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: On Thursday, the stainless - steel contract fell 0.44% to 12,500 yuan/ton. The spot prices in some regions changed slightly, and the raw material prices were mostly stable. The social inventory decreased [25] - **Strategy**: High inventory is still a problem. If the supply is effectively controlled and downstream restocking demand is released, the market may turn around [26] Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: The main AD2602 contract rose 0.17% to 20,945 yuan/ton. The weighted contract positions increased, and the inventory decreased [28] - **Strategy**: The cost is firm, and supply disruptions support the price, but the fluctuating demand and delivery pressure limit the upward movement. The price may fluctuate within a range [29]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The Fed's interest - rate cut and expansionary signals, along with China's relatively loose policy signals, create a positive sentiment in the有色金属 market. Different metals have different price trends based on their own supply and demand fundamentals [5][8]. - For copper, short - term prices are expected to continue rising, supported by supply tightening expectations [5]. - For aluminum, prices are expected to rebound due to factors such as inventory reduction and supply disruptions [8]. - For lead, the price shows a relatively strong trend in the short - term as the social inventory of lead ingots is at a low level [10]. - For zinc, in the short - term, the price is expected to follow copper and aluminum to strengthen, but the medium - term supply surplus cycle remains unchanged [12]. - For tin, after the release of macro risks, the price may stabilize and strengthen [15]. - For nickel, the short - term price may turn to a volatile trend [17]. - For lithium carbonate, there may be no clear trend in the short - term, and price fluctuations are likely to be large [20]. - For alumina, it is recommended to wait and see in the short - term as the price is approaching the cost line and the supply reduction expectation is increasing [23]. - For stainless steel, the market is waiting for effective supply - side control and the release of downstream demand to break the current deadlock [26]. - For cast aluminum alloy, the price is likely to follow the aluminum price in the short - term [29]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper Market Information - The Fed's interest - rate cut and bond - buying plan led to a 0.78% increase in the LME 3M copper contract to $11,559 per ton, and the SHFE copper main contract closed at 91,770 yuan per ton. LME copper inventory decreased by 700 tons to 164,975 tons, and the domestic daily warehouse receipt decreased by 0.1 tons to 29,000 tons [4]. Strategy Viewpoint - Short - term prices are expected to continue rising, with the SHFE copper main contract operating in the range of 91,200 - 93,300 yuan per ton and the LME 3M copper in the range of $11,450 - $11,800 per ton [5]. Aluminum Market Information - The Fed's actions led to a 0.6% increase in LME aluminum to $2,862 per ton, and the SHFE aluminum main contract closed at 21,960 yuan per ton. Domestic three - place aluminum ingot inventory decreased slightly, and LME aluminum inventory decreased by 3,000 tons to 521,000 tons [7]. Strategy Viewpoint - Prices are expected to rebound, with the SHFE aluminum main contract operating in the range of 21,800 - 22,200 yuan per ton and the LME 3M aluminum in the range of $2,830 - $2,900 per ton [8]. Lead Market Information - The SHFE lead index fell 0.26% to 17,121 yuan per ton, and the LME 3S lead fell $4.5 to $1,987.5 per ton. The domestic lead ingot social inventory decreased to 20,400 tons [9]. Strategy Viewpoint - The short - term price shows a relatively strong trend due to low social inventory of lead ingots [10]. Zinc Market Information - The SHFE zinc index rose 0.08% to 23,095 yuan per ton, and the LME 3S zinc rose $3 to $3,103.5 per ton. The zinc ingot social inventory decreased by 430 tons to 136,000 tons [11]. Strategy Viewpoint - In the short - term, the price is expected to strengthen following copper and aluminum, but the medium - term supply surplus cycle remains [12]. Tin Market Information - On December 10, 2025, the SHFE tin main contract rose 3.30% to 322,630 yuan per ton. The supply shortage has been slightly alleviated, but there are still concerns. The demand in traditional fields is weak, while emerging fields provide long - term support [14]. Strategy Viewpoint - After the release of macro risks, the price may stabilize and strengthen. It is recommended to wait and see, with the domestic main contract operating in the range of 300,000 - 330,000 yuan per ton and the overseas LME tin in the range of $39,000 - $42,000 per ton [15]. Nickel Market Information - The SHFE nickel main contract fell 0.64% to 116,150 yuan per ton. The nickel ore price remained stable, and the nickel iron price rebounded [16]. Strategy Viewpoint - The short - term price may turn to a volatile trend. It is recommended to wait and see, with the SHFE nickel price operating in the range of 113,000 - 118,000 yuan per ton and the LME 3M nickel in the range of $13,500 - $15,500 per ton [17]. Lithium Carbonate Market Information - The Wuganglian lithium carbonate spot index rose 0.99% to 91,969 yuan. The LC2605 contract closed at 95,980 yuan, up 3.43% [19]. Strategy Viewpoint - There may be no clear trend in the short - term, and price fluctuations are likely to be large. It is recommended to wait and see, with the LC2605 contract operating in the range of 93,200 - 98,600 yuan per ton [20]. Alumina Market Information - On December 10, 2025, the alumina index fell 2.16% to 2,541 yuan per ton. The Shandong spot price fell to 2,710 yuan per ton, and the overseas MYSTEEL Australia FOB price fell to $311 per ton [22]. Strategy Viewpoint - It is recommended to wait and see in the short - term as the price is approaching the cost line and the supply reduction expectation is increasing. The domestic main contract AO2601 is expected to operate in the range of 2,400 - 2,700 yuan per ton [23]. Stainless Steel Market Information - The stainless steel main contract rose 0.44% to 12,555 yuan per ton. The social inventory decreased to 1,080,300 tons, with a 0.54% month - on - month decrease [25]. Strategy Viewpoint - The market is waiting for effective supply - side control and the release of downstream demand to break the current deadlock [26]. Cast Aluminum Alloy Market Information - The main AD2602 contract of cast aluminum alloy rose 0.58% to 20,930 yuan per ton. The domestic three - place inventory decreased to 49,000 tons [28]. Strategy Viewpoint - The price is likely to follow the aluminum price in the short - term [29].

能源化工日报 2025-12-11 2025/12/11 原油 【行情资讯】 能源化工组 张正华 橡胶研究员 从业资格号：F270766 交易咨询号：Z0003000 0755-233753333 zhangzh@wkqh.cn 燃料油收跌 16.00 元/吨，跌幅 0.65%，报 2427.00 元/吨；低硫燃料油收跌 5.00 元/吨，跌幅 0.17%，报 3009.00 元/吨。 富查伊拉港口油品周度数据出炉，汽油库存去库 0.26 百万桶至 6.96 百万桶，环比去库 3.63%； 柴油库存去库 0.39 百万桶至 3.19 百万桶，环比去库 10.91%；燃料油库存累库 1.55 百万桶至 13.79 百万桶，环比累库 12.62%；总成品油累库 0.89 百万桶至 23.93 百万桶，环比累库 3.88%。 【策略观点】 我们认为尽管地缘溢价已经全部消散，OPEC 虽做增产但量级极低，与此同时我们观测到 OPEC 供给仍未放量，因而油价短期仍然不宜过于看空。基于此我们维持对油价低多高抛的区间策略， 但当前油价仍需测试 OPEC 的出口挺价意愿，建议短期观望为主，等待油价下跌时 OPEC 出口下 滑 ...

投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2012】669号 中信期货研究|能源化⼯策略⽇报 2025-12-10 柴油裂差近期⼤幅⾛弱，聚烯烃等诸多 品种创年内新低 原油期货价格周一下跌2%后，略略企稳，市场关注三大能源机构IE A、EIA和OPEC本周即将颁布的月度报告。受制裁原油销路不畅以及炼油厂 遭乌克兰无人机袭击等因素影响，俄罗斯11月原油产量远低于其在OPEC+ 框架下的配额，日产量较配额值低10余万桶。随着美国炼厂开工率持续攀 升，成品油季节性累库，成品油裂解价差走弱，亚洲一些简单型炼厂已接 近亏损。俄乌和平谈判是近期交易的重心，如果迟迟没有定论，油价仍将 延续震荡整理态势。 板块逻辑： 周二化工品价格大幅下挫，EG、PVC、PP和PE均跌至年度低点，供给 本身的压力以及原料走弱，是这些化工品下跌的主要原因。即使当前聚烯 烃全线亏损，两品种的日产量仍较去年同期有15%以上的增量，产业尚未 减产。周二因苯乙烯下游ABS亏损严重，卓创报道后期可能会有ABS企业卖 原料而停产ABS的举动；叠加纯苯持续走高的库存，苯乙烯开启下跌。急 跌之后期价可能重回震荡，但向上的动力尚未看到。 原油：地缘溢价摇摆，供应压力延续 沥 ...

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Thread Steel**: ★★★ [1] - **Hot Rolled Coil**: ★★★ [1] - **Iron Ore**: ★★★ [1] - **Coke**: ★★★ [1] - **Coking Coal**: ★★★ [1] - **Silicon Manganese**: ★★★ [1] - **Silicon Iron**: ★★★ [1] Core Views - The overall demand for steel is weak, with the cost center shifting down due to the decline of furnace materials, and the steel plate is under pressure, mainly in a weak shock in the short term [2]. - The iron ore market is expected to be volatile, with the supply side showing some fluctuations and the demand side weakening due to reduced steel demand [3]. - The coke and coking coal markets are facing pressure from reduced downstream demand and abundant carbon element supply, with prices expected to be relatively strong in a shock [4][6]. - The silicon manganese and silicon iron markets are affected by the decline in iron - water production, with different supply - demand situations and price trends [7][8]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - In the off - season, the apparent demand and production of thread steel and hot - rolled coil both decline, and the inventory situation varies. Iron - water production falls from a high level, and the negative feedback pressure in the industrial chain needs to be alleviated. The overall domestic demand is weak, and exports have declined from a high level. The demand expectation is pessimistic, and the plate is under pressure [2]. Iron Ore - On the supply side, global shipments have declined month - on - month, and domestic arrivals have dropped significantly but are still at a high level, with port inventories continuing to increase. On the demand side, steel demand in the off - season has decreased, and iron - water production has continued to decrease. The market is trading the reality of a marginally looser iron ore supply, and the trend is expected to be volatile [3]. Coke - The price has declined during the day. The downstream acceptance of the fourth - round price adjustment is poor. Coking profits are average, and daily production has decreased slightly. The inventory has decreased slightly, and the overall supply of carbon elements is abundant, with downstream demand for raw materials decreasing [4]. Coking Coal - The price has declined during the day. Mongolian coal imports have increased, and the production of coking coal mines has decreased slightly. The total inventory has increased slightly, and the market is affected by factors such as safety inspections in coal - producing areas and reduced downstream demand [6]. Silicon Manganese - The price is weakly volatile. The demand has decreased due to the decline in iron - water production. The weekly production has decreased slightly but is still at a high level, and the inventory is slowly increasing. The price of manganese ore has shown some fluctuations [7]. Silicon Iron - The price is weakly volatile. The demand from iron - water production has decreased, but the export demand has increased marginally, and the secondary demand has also increased. The supply is at a high level, and the inventory has decreased. Cost factors may lead to a price rebound [8].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the energy and chemical bottle - chip sector is "oscillation" [1] 2. Core View - The supply of bottle chips this week has changed little, downstream factories mainly replenish inventory rigidly, and the market is cautious about the later - stage demand. The export volume of bottle chips in September decreased month - on - month. Affected by the news of the anti - involution meeting in the chemical fiber and polyester industry, the price soared, but the fundamentals may limit the upward space. The short - term bottle - chip price will oscillate, with the main contract reference range of 5650 - 5800 yuan/ton. The recommended trading strategy is to wait and see [1] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Review - On the night of Friday, the PR2601 contract fell 16 yuan to 5708 yuan/ton. The price of East China water - grade bottle chips rose 10 yuan to 5740 yuan/ton, and the price of South China bottle chips rose 40 yuan to 5790 yuan/ton. In terms of positions, long positions decreased by 175 lots to 58,300 lots, and short positions increased by 720 lots to 57,200 lots [1] Important Information - Supply, cost, and profit: The domestic polyester bottle - chip output was 341,900 tons, a month - on - month increase of 6,800 tons. The weekly average capacity utilization rate of domestic polyester bottle chips was 74.8%, a month - on - month increase of 1.49%. The production cost of polyester bottle chips was 5234 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 33 yuan/ton. The weekly production gross profit of polyester bottle chips was - 119 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 15 yuan/ton [1] - In September 2025, China's polyester bottle - chip exports were 467,700 tons, a decrease of 53,000 tons from the previous month. The cumulative export volume in 2025 was 4,809,100 tons [1] - Considering the risk of oversupply and the improvement of local demand, international oil prices rose. The NYMEX crude oil futures December contract rose 0.32 dollars to 59.75 dollars/barrel, a month - on - month increase of 0.54%. The ICE Brent crude oil futures January contract rose 0.25 dollars to 63.63 dollars/barrel, a month - on - month increase of 0.39%. The China INE crude oil futures 2512 contract fell 3.6 yuan to 456.9 yuan/ton, and rose 2.7 yuan to 459.6 yuan/ton at night [1] - The Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% - 4.00%, the second consecutive meeting to cut interest rates, in line with market expectations and the fifth interest - rate cut since September 2024 [1] Market Logic - The supply of bottle chips has little change this week, downstream factories mainly replenish inventory rigidly, and the market is cautious about the later - stage demand. The export volume of bottle chips in September decreased month - on - month. Affected by the news of the anti - involution meeting in the chemical fiber and polyester industry, the price soared, but the fundamentals may limit the upward space. The short - term bottle - chip price will oscillate, with the main contract reference range of 5650 - 5800 yuan/ton [1] Trading Strategy - The recommended trading strategy is to wait and see [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Thread Steel**: ★★★ (implied by the context as more positive) [1] - **Hot Rolled Coil**: ★★★ (implied by the context as more positive) [1] - **Iron Ore**: ★☆☆ [1] - **Coke**: ★☆☆ [1] - **Coking Coal**: ★☆☆ [1] - **Silicon Manganese**: ★☆☆ [1] - **Silicon Iron**: ★☆★ [1] Core Viewpoints - The overall steel market is under pressure due to weak demand expectations and declining exports, with the disk remaining under pressure. The iron ore market is expected to be in a weak and volatile state, while the coke and coking coal markets may be in a relatively strong and volatile state. The silicon manganese and silicon iron markets have strong price support at the bottom [1][2][3][5][6][7] Summary by Category Steel - The disk showed a weak and volatile trend. The demand and production of thread steel and hot rolled coil both declined, with inventory changes varying. Iron - water production continued to fall, and the negative feedback pressure in the industrial chain remained to be alleviated. The overall domestic demand was weak, and steel exports declined from the high level. The disk was under pressure, and attention should be paid to the support at the lower edge of the shock range and marginal demand changes [1] Iron Ore - The disk declined. The global iron ore shipment was at a high level, and the domestic arrival volume increased significantly. The port inventory was accumulating. The terminal demand entered the off - season, and the iron - water production continued to decrease. The supply - demand relationship was gradually loosening, and there was still a risk of negative feedback in the off - season industrial chain. It was expected to be in a weak and volatile state [2] Coke - The price fluctuated downward. After the third round of price increase was quickly implemented, there was an expectation of a fourth round. The coking profit was average, and the daily production and inventory decreased slightly. The downstream demand was weak, and the steel mills had a strong desire to lower the price. The disk price was at a premium, and it was expected to be in a relatively strong and volatile state [3] Coking Coal - The price fluctuated downward. The Mongolian coal import volume was high, and the coking coal production decreased slightly. The total inventory increased slightly, and attention should be paid to the impact of safety inspections. The downstream demand was weak, and the steel mills had a strong desire to lower the price. The disk price was at a discount to Mongolian coal, and it was expected to be in a relatively strong and volatile state [5] Silicon Manganese - The price fluctuated. The iron - water production continued to decline, while the weekly production of silicon manganese increased slightly, and the inventory was slowly accumulating. The manganese ore inventory decreased slightly, and the price had strong support at the bottom [6] Silicon Iron - The price fluctuated. The iron - water production continued to decline, but the export demand increased to about 40,000 tons, and the secondary demand increased marginally. The supply remained at a high level, and the inventory decreased. The price had strong support at the bottom [7]

Pricing - The price of Wuxi Hongwang 304 cold-rolled steel is stable at 13,100 yuan/ton, while Foshan Hongwang is at 13,200 yuan/ton, both showing no daily change [1] - The basis has decreased by 50 yuan/ton to 360 yuan/ton [1] Raw Materials - Nickel ore prices remain strong, with a rise in transaction volume; however, the quality of nickel ore from Indonesia is declining [1] - Nickel pig iron prices are stable around 950 yuan/nickel (including tax), but ongoing losses in stainless steel production are expected to suppress demand for nickel pig iron [1] - Chrome ore prices are rising due to strong cost support and reduced supply in August [1] Supply - In August, the estimated crude steel output from 43 domestic stainless steel plants was 3.2795 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 68,700 tons (2.14%) but a year-on-year decrease of 2.37% [1] - The forecast for September crude steel output is 3.4021 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 3.74% and a year-on-year increase of 3.57% [1] Inventory - Social inventory is decreasing slowly, with a total of 472,000 tons of 300 series stainless steel in Wuxi and Foshan, a week-on-week decrease of 6,000 tons [2] - As of September 22, stainless steel futures inventory is at 89,377 tons, a week-on-week decrease of 6,972 tons [2] Market Dynamics - The stainless steel market is experiencing narrow fluctuations, with downstream sectors beginning to restock ahead of the holiday, but overall demand remains stable [3] - Nickel ore prices are supported by strong demand, while the supply from Indonesia is relatively ample [3] - The forecast for crude steel production in September indicates continued increases, primarily in the 300 series, which may exert pressure on supply [3] - Despite a decrease in social inventory, the absolute volume remains high, indicating ongoing challenges in demand fulfillment [3]