Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - For the steel industry, the real - estate data in Q2 and H1 2025 is still weak, indicating the industry is in the process of bottom - building. The market is trading on weak reality and strong expectations, with the strong expectation mainly coming from potential supply - side reforms. For now, the steel market is in a state of weak supply and demand, and with the arrival of hot weather, demand is expected to weaken further and inventory may rise slightly. In the short - term, the iron ore market is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend, supported by the decline in port inventory, but the high inventory of port trade minerals should be noted [2][4]. Summary by Directory I. Threaded Rods and Hot - Rolled Coils - **Market Conditions**: The real - estate data is weak, and the central urban work conference did not bring the expected major positive news. Supply and demand are both weak. Last week, threaded rod production decreased, factory inventory rose, social inventory continued to decline, and total inventory also decreased. Apparent demand decreased month - on - month. With hot weather, demand will weaken further and inventory may rise slightly. The market is trading on weak reality and strong expectations, and the futures price has stopped falling and continued the previous medium - term upward trend [2]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Maintain a wait - and - see attitude [2]. - **Data Summary**: The closing price of the threaded rod main contract is 3106 yuan/ton, down 0.26% from the previous day and up 1.40% from last week; the closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract is 3253 yuan/ton, down 0.18% from the previous day and up 1.97% from last week. The 247 - steel - mill blast furnace operating rate is 83.46%, and the daily average molten iron output is 239.81 million tons, down 0.43% from last week. The national building materials steel mill threaded rod production is 216.66 million tons, down 2.00% from last week; the hot - rolled coil production is 323.14 million tons, down 1.52% from last week [2]. II. Iron Ore - **Market Conditions**: The profitability of steel mills is acceptable, with the profit - making surface of sample steel mills approaching 60%. Last week, the molten iron output of 247 steel mills was 239.8 million tons, a decrease of 1.0 million tons from the previous week. It is expected that the molten iron output will further decline in the near future. The global iron ore shipment is at a relatively high level and rising seasonally. The port inventory is slowly decreasing, which supports the futures price, but the port trade mineral inventory is high. In the short - term, boosted by the rising prices of threaded rods, coking coal, and glass, iron ore is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend [4]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Temporarily maintain a wait - and - see attitude and be cautious about chasing up [4]. - **Data Summary**: The settlement price of the DCE iron ore main contract is 773 yuan/dry ton, up 0.78% from the previous day and up 4.96% from last week. Australian iron ore shipments are 15.699 billion tons, down 0.97% from last week; Brazilian iron ore shipments are 7.099 billion tons, up 22.63% from last week. The port inventory is 137.6589 billion tons, down 0.81% from last week [4]. III. Industry News - According to the China Iron and Steel Association, in early July 2025, key steel enterprises produced 20.97 million tons of crude steel, with an average daily output of 2.097 million tons, a 1.5% decrease in daily output month - on - month; 19.31 million tons of pig iron, with an average daily output of 1.931 million tons, a 1.1% decrease in daily output month - on - month; and 19.88 million tons of steel, with an average daily output of 1.988 million tons, an 11.9% decrease in daily output month - on - month. It is estimated that the national daily output of crude steel is 2.71 million tons, a 1.5% decrease; the daily output of pig iron is 2.36 million tons, a 1.1% decrease; and the daily output of steel is 4.09 million tons, a 2.9% decrease [6]. - UMK announced its manganese ore quotation for China in August 2025, with the price of South African semi - carbonate lumps at 3.9 US dollars/ton degree (up 0.05) [7]. - Rio Tinto released its Q2 production and sales report. In terms of production, the iron ore output of the Pilbara business in Q2 was 83.7 million tons, a 20% increase quarter - on - quarter and a 5% increase year - on - year. In terms of shipments, the iron ore shipments of the Pilbara business in Q2 were 79.9 million tons, a 13% increase quarter - on - quarter and a 1% decrease year - on - year [7].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - **Macro - Financial**: Overseas, the US 6 - month PPI was lower than expected, causing the US dollar to weaken slightly. In China, the economy grew more than expected in H1 2025, but consumption and investment slowed in June. Policy measures aim to boost employment, yet market sentiment is affected by weak policy expectations for H2 and an under - performing urban work conference. Different asset classes have different short - term outlooks [2]. - **Equity Index**: Affected by sectors like energy metals, insurance, and steel, the domestic stock market declined slightly. Short - term macro - upward drivers are weakening, and the focus is on China - US trade negotiations and domestic incremental policies. Short - term cautious long positions are recommended [3]. - **Precious Metals**: The medium - to long - term support for precious metals remains solid. Geopolitical uncertainties, economic slowdown expectations, and the "Big and Beautiful Act" that increases fiscal deficits and erodes the US dollar's credit all support gold's value [5]. - **Black Metals**: Steel demand is differentiating, with prices rising and then falling. Iron ore prices are expected to be volatile and slightly bullish in the short term. Silicon manganese and silicon iron prices may rebound with coal prices [6][8]. - **Soda Ash and Glass**: Soda ash has a supply - surplus situation, and its price is under long - term pressure. Glass is affected by the "anti - involution" policy, with a production cut expectation, but long - term price increases depend on demand recovery [9][10]. - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy**: Copper prices depend on the tariff implementation time. Aluminum prices are expected to fall after a short - term oscillation. Aluminum alloy prices may be slightly bullish in the short term but have limited upside. Tin prices will be volatile in the short term and face upward pressure in the medium term. Lithium carbonate, industrial silicon, and polysilicon are expected to be slightly bullish due to policy factors [11][13][14][15]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: Crude oil prices are oscillating. Other energy - chemical products like asphalt, PX, PTA, etc., generally have weak short - term outlooks, with prices mostly oscillating or facing downward pressure [16][17][18][19]. - **Agricultural Products**: US soybean exports are expected to improve, supporting the price. Different agricultural products such as soybean meal, soybean oil, palm oil, etc., have different supply - demand situations and price trends [21][22][23][24]. 3. Summary by Catalog **Macro - Financial** - **Overseas**: The US President's statement about firing Powell and then denying it caused market fluctuations. The US 6 - month PPI annual rate was 2.3%, lower than the expected 2.5%, leading to a short - term weakening of the US dollar index and an increase in global risk appetite [2]. - **Domestic**: China's economy grew 5.3% year - on - year in H1 2025 and 5.2% in Q2, both higher than expected. However, consumption and investment slowed in June. Policy measures aim to boost employment, but market sentiment is affected by weak H2 policy expectations and an under - performing urban work conference [2]. **Equity Index** - **Market Performance**: Affected by sectors like energy metals, insurance, and steel, the domestic stock market declined slightly. The short - term macro - upward drivers are weakening, and the focus is on China - US trade negotiations and domestic incremental policies. Short - term cautious long positions are recommended [3]. **Precious Metals** - **Market Movements**: On Wednesday, precious metals rose. The medium - to long - term support for precious metals remains solid due to factors such as geopolitical uncertainties, economic slowdown expectations, and the "Big and Beautiful Act" that erodes the US dollar's credit [5]. **Black Metals** - **Steel**: On Wednesday, the domestic steel spot market was flat, and the futures price declined slightly. The demand structure adjustment in the steel industry will continue. Real - world demand is weakening, with different trends among varieties. Supply has decreased, and the cost support is still strong. Short - term, the steel market is expected to be range - bound [6]. - **Iron Ore**: On Wednesday, iron ore prices continued to rise. Although iron - water production decreased slightly, it is still at a high level. Supply has decreased after the end - of - quarter shipment peak. Short - term, iron ore prices are expected to be volatile and slightly bullish [6]. - **Silicon Manganese and Silicon Iron**: On Wednesday, the spot prices were flat, and the futures prices declined slightly. Demand has improved. Short - term, prices may rebound with coal prices [7][8]. **Soda Ash and Glass** - **Soda Ash**: On Wednesday, the futures price was in a weak oscillation. Supply is in a surplus situation, demand is at a low level, and profits have declined. Long - term, the price is under pressure [9]. - **Glass**: On Wednesday, the futures price was oscillating. Supply pressure is increasing, demand is weak, and profits have increased slightly. Short - term, the price is supported by policies, but long - term increases depend on demand recovery [10]. **Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy** - **Copper**: The US inflation situation and tariff policies affect copper prices. The key to future copper price trends is the tariff implementation time [11]. - **Aluminum**: Social inventories have increased significantly, and the fundamentals have weakened. Short - term, after oscillation, the price is expected to fall [11]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and demand is in the off - season. Short - term, the price may be slightly bullish but has limited upside [11]. - **Tin**: Supply has slightly recovered, and demand is weak. Short - term, the price will be volatile, and upward pressure exists in the medium term [12]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The price is expected to be slightly bullish due to "anti - involution" policies, despite a high inventory and increasing production [13]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Affected by the "anti - involution" theme and coal price rebounds, the price is expected to be slightly bullish [14]. - **Polysilicon**: Affected by policy news, the price is expected to be strong in the short term. Caution is advised when taking long positions [15]. **Energy and Chemicals** - **Crude Oil**: On Wednesday, the oil price was affected by inventory data and overall market sentiment, and it will continue to oscillate in the near term [16]. - **Asphalt**: The price follows crude oil and oscillates. Demand is average, and the focus is on inventory reduction [16]. - **PX**: Affected by the polyester sector, the price is weak. There is support in the short term, but demand may weaken later [16]. - **PTA**: The supply - increase and demand - decrease situation continues, and the price has limited upside and may decline [17]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply is increasing, and demand is weakening. It will continue to be weakly oscillating [18][19]. - **Short - Fiber**: The price follows the polyester sector and is weakly oscillating. It depends on the peak - season demand in late July [19]. - **Methanol**: The 09 contract is expected to oscillate, and the 01 contract has long - position opportunities [19]. - **PP**: Supply pressure is increasing, demand is weak, and the price is expected to decline [19]. - **LLDPE**: In the off - season, the price may rebound slightly but has limited upside and is expected to decline in the long term [20]. **Agricultural Products** - **US Soybeans**: Export expectations have improved, supporting a slight price rebound [21]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: US soybean prices are affected by China - US trade relations. Rapeseed meal has slow inventory reduction and weak support [22]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Oil**: Soybean oil's supply - demand is loose, and rapeseed oil has slow inventory reduction and weak policy support [22]. - **Palm Oil**: The price has a short - term downward risk, and the futures price difference between soybean and palm oil has slightly narrowed [22]. - **Corn**: Affected by auctions and alternative feed, the price is under pressure. The futures 09 contract has limited short - selling and long - buying drives [23]. - **Pigs**: Pig prices are expected to be under pressure until early August. The focus is on the 14 yuan/kg support level [24].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints - No clear core viewpoints are presented in the provided text. 3. Summary by Related Content Spot Market - **Australian Ore**: Newman powder is priced at 751, up 4 from the previous day and 30 for the week; PB powder is at 755, up 4 and 30 respectively; Mac powder is 729, up 1 and 19; King Buba is 725, up 7 and 39; Super Special powder is 638, up 4 and 23; Carraway concentrate is 839, up 5 and 31; Roy Hill powder is 725, up 4 and 30; South African powder is 815, up 4 and 30; Atlas powder is 678, up 6 and 24 [1]. - **Brazilian Ore**: Brazilian blend is 789, up 4 and 30; Brazilian coarse IOC6 is 732, up 6 and 32; Brazilian coarse SSFG is 737, up 6 and 32 [1]. - **Other Ores**: Ukrainian concentrate is 839, up 5 and 31; 61% Indian powder is 714, up 7 and 44; 57% Indian powder is 593, up 4 and 28; Tangshan iron concentrate is 888, with no daily change and up 24 for the week [1]. Futures Market - **DCE Contracts**: i2601 is at 741.5, up 3.0 for the day and 31.5 for the week; i2605 is 721.5, up 3.0 and 29.5; i2509 is 773.0, up 6.0 and 36.5 [1]. - **SGX Contracts**: FE01 is 98.51, down 0.21 for the day and up 3.40 for the week; FE05 is 96.92, down 0.18 and up 3.31; FE09 is 99.27, down 0.53 and up 3.07 [1]. Premiums and Spreads - **Import Profits**: Newman powder has an import profit of -28.71; PB powder is -8.17; Mac powder is -16.02; King Buba is 1.49; Super Special powder is -6.05; Carraway concentrate is -17.60; Roy Hill powder is -5.88; Brazilian blend is -4.67 [1]. - **Month - to - Month Spreads**: For i2601 - i2605, the spread is 20.0, with a daily change of -0.3 and a weekly change of 2.1; for i2605 - i2509, the spread is -51.5, with a daily change of -3.3 and a weekly change of -2.9; for FE01 - FE05, the spread is -57.0, with a daily change of 3.9 and a weekly change of 3.9; for FE05 - FE09, the spread is 1.59, with a daily change of -64.1 and a weekly change of 4.5 [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - China's economic semi - annual "report card" shows that the H1 GDP reached 66.05 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth of 5.3%. The fixed - asset investment grew by 2.8%, while real estate development investment decreased by 11.2%. In June, the industrial added value of large - scale industries increased by 6.8% year - on - year, and the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 4.8% [1]. - For A - shares, from a long - term perspective, the investment value is relatively high. CSI 500 and CSI 1000 may bring higher returns due to more science and innovation policy support, while SSE 50 and SSE 300 have more defensive value in the current macro - environment [2][11]. - The central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy, which supports the price of treasury bond futures. However, the "anti - involution" policy drives up the prices of some commodities, and the price volatility of treasury bond futures may increase in the short term [3][12]. - The lithium carbonate market is in a state of short - term price rebound but may still fluctuate due to hedging pressure and no signs of production cuts at the mine end [4][5][20]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs a. International News - On July 15, data from the US Department of Labor showed that the US unadjusted CPI in June increased by 2.7% year - on - year, the highest since February. The seasonally adjusted CPI increased by 0.3% month - on - month [6]. b. Domestic News - The Central Urban Work Conference was held in Beijing from July 14 - 15, emphasizing achievements in urban development since the 18th National Congress of the CPC [7]. c. Industry News - On July 15, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in June, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 422.87 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.8%. From January to June, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 24.5458 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.0% [8]. d. Key Varieties Analysis - **Equity Index**: The US three major indexes mainly declined. The previous trading day's equity index fluctuated and declined. The communication sector led the rise, and the coal sector led the fall. The market turnover was 1.64 trillion yuan. The proportion of medium - and long - term funds in the capital market is expected to gradually increase [2][11]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bonds generally rose, and the yield of the 10 - year active treasury bond fell to 1.6575%. The central bank's net investment in the open - market operation was 173.5 billion yuan [3][12]. - **Carbonate Lithium**: The weekly production of carbonate lithium decreased by 644 tons to 18,123 tons. The demand is expected to increase, while the inventory increased by 1,510 tons to 138,347 tons [4][20]. e. Morning Comments on Major Varieties - **Financial**: - **Equity Index**: The investment value of A - shares is high in the long - term. The banking sector with high interest and low volatility has performed well since 2025 [2][11]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The external environment is more complex, and the central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy, but the price volatility of treasury bond futures may increase in the short term [3][12]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: - **Polyolefins**: Polyolefins declined. The consumption is in a relative off - season, and the cost support has weakened [13]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Glass futures declined. The supply is shrinking, and the market expects better results. Soda ash futures also declined, and the inventory is under pressure [14]. - **Rubber**: The supply of new rubber in domestic production areas is affected by rainfall, but the overall supply pressure is increasing, and the upward space is limited [16]. - **Metals**: - **Precious Metals**: After the release of inflation data, gold and silver weakened. The short - term expectation of interest rate cuts has cooled, but the long - term driving force for gold still exists [17]. - **Copper**: The copper price may fluctuate within a range due to the low processing fee of concentrates and stable downstream demand [18]. - **Zinc**: The zinc price may fluctuate widely. The supply of concentrates is expected to improve, and downstream demand is mixed [19]. - **Black Metals**: - **Iron Ore**: The short - term macro - expectation is strong, and the iron ore price is expected to be strong with fluctuations [22]. - **Steel**: The supply and demand contradiction in the steel market is not significant, and the steel price is expected to be strong with fluctuations in the short term [23]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The supply pressure still exists, and the market focuses on the "anti - involution" policy expectation [24]. - **Agricultural Products**: - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The July USDA report is neutral to bearish, but the demand for US soybeans in biodiesel may support the price, and the domestic market is expected to fluctuate [25]. - **Oils and Fats**: The MPOB report is neutral to bearish, but the strong demand in India may support the palm oil price, and the overall market is expected to fluctuate [26][27]. - **Shipping Index**: - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC index rose strongly. The market is still speculating on the freight rate space in August, and the focus is on the 10 - contract [28].

Group 1: Black Materials Market - The black building materials market is experiencing a high-level retreat, with coking coal and coke prices dropping nearly 2% [1] - Iron ore prices have risen to a four-month high, supported by a decrease in global iron ore shipments and a decline in port inventories [3][5] - The demand for iron ore remains supported despite a decrease in pig iron production and high furnace operating rates, indicating a potential for continued price strength [5] Group 2: Polysilicon Market - Polysilicon prices have shown volatility, with a significant intraday increase of over 2%, currently reported at 43,200 yuan/ton [6] - The market anticipates potential policy changes regarding capacity exit, which could open up price levels to 45,000 yuan/ton if supported by various factors [8] - The industry is closely monitoring downstream demand and pricing dynamics, as well as upcoming policy meetings that may influence market sentiment [8][9] Group 3: Shipping and Logistics - The European shipping index saw an increase of over 8% due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, although it later stabilized to less than 2% [10] - The rise in the shipping index is also attributed to the recovery of the U.S. economy, which has boosted international trade demand [10] - Analysts expect the European shipping index to maintain a fluctuating upward trend, influenced by geopolitical developments and economic recovery [10]

Summary of Conference Call on Iron Ore Industry Industry Overview - The focus of the conference call is on the iron ore industry, particularly the recent trends in the black commodities market, with a specific emphasis on coking coal and iron ore prices [1][26]. Key Points and Arguments - **Iron Ore Price Trends**: Recent market movements show that coking coal prices have surged, impacting the overall black commodities market. Iron ore prices are also expected to fluctuate based on macroeconomic factors and seasonal demand [1][26]. - **Iron Ore Classification**: Iron ore can be categorized based on its physical properties and usage, including lump ore, sinter, and pelletized forms. The quality of iron ore is determined by its iron content and the presence of harmful substances [2][3][4]. - **Supply and Demand Dynamics**: China's iron ore resources are relatively scarce, with low average iron content, leading to high extraction costs. In contrast, countries like Australia and Brazil have higher-grade iron ore, making their extraction more economically viable [6][8]. - **Domestic Production Challenges**: Domestic iron ore production faces challenges due to low quality and high costs, resulting in a low self-sufficiency rate for Chinese steel companies, which rely heavily on imports [8][10]. - **International Relations Impact**: The relationship between China and Australia has fluctuated, affecting iron ore supply dynamics. Recent acquisitions of overseas mines by Chinese steel companies aim to improve supply stability [9][10]. - **New Mining Projects**: The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is highlighted as a significant development, with expectations of low extraction costs and substantial output, potentially altering the global supply landscape [16][24][25]. - **Cost Competitiveness**: The Simandou project is projected to have an extraction cost of only $6 per ton, making it highly competitive compared to existing major producers [24][25]. - **Market Sentiment and Speculation**: Current market sentiment is driven by macroeconomic factors, including geopolitical tensions and monetary policy changes, which influence iron ore pricing and trading strategies [26][27][28]. Additional Important Content - **Inventory Levels**: Port inventories of iron ore are currently around 140 million tons, reflecting supply-demand dynamics and seasonal variations in shipping and production [12]. - **Steel Production Metrics**: China's crude steel production is approximately 1 billion tons, with a corresponding iron ore demand of about 210 million tons, indicating a strong correlation between steel output and iron ore consumption [13][14]. - **Pricing Mechanisms**: The pricing of iron ore is influenced by various factors, including spot market transactions, long-term contracts, and the impact of international pricing indices [15][26]. - **Future Projections**: The Simandou project is expected to produce 120 million tons of iron ore annually by 2026, which could represent a 10% increase in global supply, significantly impacting market dynamics [25][26]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and developments discussed during the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of the iron ore industry.

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The steel market is expected to experience volatile consolidation. The decline in real - estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing investment data has affected market sentiment, and short - term steel prices are likely to fluctuate [1]. - The iron ore market is expected to remain in high - level volatility. Although the global iron ore shipment volume has slightly decreased, and the demand for iron ore has also declined, the inventory at ports has decreased, and attention should be paid to the steel demand during the off - season [1]. - The coking coal and coke markets are expected to show a volatile trend. The resumption of coal mine production and the change in the urbanization stage have affected market expectations, and the short - term prices are likely to fluctuate [1]. - The manganese silicon and ferrosilicon markets are expected to be volatile. Although the cost and steel tender prices have some support, the overall fundamental driving force is limited, and the upward space is limited [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Research Views - **Steel**: The rebar futures price declined slightly, and the spot price also decreased. The investment data of real - estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing from January to June weakened, and the short - term rebar futures price is expected to oscillate and consolidate [1]. - **Iron Ore**: The iron ore futures price rose slightly, and the port spot price showed mixed trends. The global iron ore shipment volume decreased slightly, and the demand for iron ore declined. It is expected that the ore price will continue to fluctuate at a high level [1]. - **Coking Coal**: The coking coal futures price declined, and the spot price in some areas increased. With the resumption of coal mine production and the change in urbanization stage, the short - term coking coal futures price is expected to oscillate [1]. - **Coke**: The coke futures price declined, and the spot price remained stable. The price increase of coke was lower than expected, and the terminal demand increment expectation was disappointed. The short - term coke futures price is expected to oscillate [1]. - **Manganese Silicon**: The manganese silicon futures price oscillated and strengthened. The cost support increased, and the steel tender price was higher than expected. However, the supply - demand pattern was relatively loose, and the short - term price is expected to oscillate [3]. - **Ferrosilicon**: The ferrosilicon futures price oscillated and strengthened. The steel tender price increased, but the supply - demand was at a low level, and the inventory was at a high level. The short - term price is expected to oscillate [3]. 2. Daily Data Monitoring - **Contract Spread**: The contract spreads of various varieties showed different changes, such as the 10 - 1 spread of rebar decreased by 14.0, and the 9 - 1 spread of iron ore decreased by 1.5 [4]. - **Basis**: The basis of various varieties also changed. For example, the basis of the 10 - contract of rebar increased by 14.0, and the basis of the 09 - contract of iron ore increased by 0.6 [4]. - **Spot Price**: The spot prices of various varieties changed differently. For example, the spot price of Shanghai rebar decreased by 10.0, and the spot price of PB powder in Qingdao Port remained unchanged [4]. - **Profit and Spread**: The profit and spread of various varieties also changed. For example, the rebar futures profit decreased by 19.3, and the coil - rebar spread increased by 7.0 [4]. 3. Chart Analysis - **3.1 Main Contract Price**: The report presents the closing price charts of the main contracts of rebar, hot - rolled coil, iron ore, coke, coking coal, manganese silicon, and ferrosilicon from 2020 to 2025 [6][8][10][11][14][17]. - **3.2 Main Contract Basis**: The report shows the basis charts of the main contracts of rebar, hot - rolled coil, iron ore, coke, coking coal, manganese silicon, and ferrosilicon [19][20][23][25]. - **3.3 Inter - period Contract Spread**: The report provides the inter - period contract spread charts of rebar, hot - rolled coil, iron ore, coke, coking coal, manganese silicon, and ferrosilicon [27][32][33][36]. - **3.4 Inter - variety Contract Spread**: The report includes the inter - variety contract spread charts of the main contracts, such as the coil - rebar spread, rebar - ore ratio, rebar - coke ratio, coke - ore ratio, coal - coke ratio, and double - silicon spread [40][42][44]. - **3.5 Rebar Profit**: The report shows the profit charts of the rebar main contract, including the futures profit, long - process profit, and short - process profit [46][50]. 4. Black Research Team Member Introduction - **Qiu Yuecheng**: The current assistant director of the Everbright Futures Research Institute and the director of the black research department, with nearly 20 years of experience in the steel industry [52]. - **Zhang Xiaojin**: The current director of the resource product research department of the Everbright Futures Research Institute, with rich experience in the field of black industry chain research [52]. - **Liu Xi**: A black researcher at the Everbright Futures Research Institute, good at fundamental supply - demand analysis based on industrial chain data [52]. - **Zhang Chunjie**: A black researcher at the Everbright Futures Research Institute, with experience in investment trading strategies and spot - futures combination [53].

Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided in the content. Core Views - The steel market is in high - level shock due to the cooling of policy expectations. The demand for steel still has resilience, and the annual production reduction target is expected to be achieved [1]. - The iron ore market shows resilient demand and is in shock operation. In the long - term, it presents a pattern of relatively loose supply and demand [3]. - The coking coal and coke market is in range - bound shock. Coke price increase has been implemented, and the profit of coking plants has improved [5][6]. - The thermal coal market is still in a short - term shock - strengthening state due to the increasing daily consumption in summer. In the medium - and long - term, the supply is in a loose pattern [7]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Market Analysis - Futures and spot: Steel futures closed down yesterday. The main contracts of rebar and hot - rolled coil futures corrected to varying degrees. Spot trading was weak overall, but the willingness to hold prices was strong, and the basis widened. The spot trading volume was 8630 tons [1]. - Supply and demand and logic: The GDP in the first half of the year was well - completed. The expectations for the Politburo meeting and the Urban Work Conference were lower than expected, and the real estate data was still under pressure. The crude steel production from January to June decreased by 3% year - on - year, and the annual production reduction target is expected to be achieved, improving the supply - demand relationship. The steel demand has resilience, and the fundamentals provide effective support [1]. Strategy - Unilateral: Shock [2] - Others: No strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [2] Iron Ore Market Analysis - Futures and spot: The iron ore futures price fluctuated yesterday. The prices of mainstream imported iron ore varieties were basically stable. The trading sentiment was average, and steel mills mainly replenished stocks on demand. The total transaction volume of iron ore at major ports was 1.015 million tons, a 6.28% increase from the previous day; the total transaction volume of forward - looking spot was 1.631 million tons, a 3.49% decrease from the previous day [3]. - Supply and demand and logic: The molten iron production decreased month - on - month but remained at a relatively high level in the same period. The consumption of iron ore showed good resilience. Affected by macro - sentiment, the iron ore price rebounded in the short - term. In the long - term, the supply - demand pattern is relatively loose. Attention should be paid to the molten iron production and inventory changes during the off - season [3]. Strategy - Unilateral: Shock [4] - Others: No strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [4] Coking Coal and Coke (Double - Coking) Market Analysis - Futures and spot: The double - coking futures market continued the pattern of mixed gains and losses yesterday, showing a range - bound operation. The port inventory of imported coal was decreasing, and traders were reluctant to sell at low prices. After the Nadam Fair, the coal supply at ports is expected to gradually recover. Mainstream steel mills have accepted the first round of coke price increase, improving the coking profit [5]. - Supply and demand and logic: For coke, due to the rising raw material prices, the production cost of coking plants increased, and the supply decreased. On the demand side, driven by the premium of the futures market, the purchasing enthusiasm of traders increased, and the demand from steel mills was better than expected during the off - season. For coking coal, the supply is gradually recovering but at a limited speed. After the port opens, the supply is expected to further increase. The demand side is active, and downstream enterprises have a good enthusiasm for replenishing stocks [6]. Strategy - Coking coal: Shock [6] - Coke: Shock [6] - Others: No strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [6] Thermal Coal Market Analysis - Futures and spot: In the production area, as the temperature rises, the power load increases, and the pit - mouth coal price rises steadily. Some coal mines stopped production due to waterlogging and safety inspections, and the willingness to raise prices increased, with some coal types rising by 5 - 10 yuan. At the port, the upstream shipping cost increased, there was a structural shortage of coal, and the downstream rigid - demand procurement was completed. As the high - temperature range expanded, the daily consumption increased, and the market coal price rose steadily. For imports, the price of high - calorie Australian coal was inverted compared with the domestic winning bid price, with low liquidity. The low - calorie Indonesian coal had obvious cost - performance advantages, and there were many downstream tenders [7]. - Supply and demand and logic: In July, as the temperature rises, the daily consumption increases, and the downstream demand strengthens. The coal price is still in a short - term shock - strengthening state. In the medium - and long - term, the supply is in a loose pattern. Attention should be paid to the consumption and stock - replenishment of non - power coal [7]. Strategy Not provided in the content.

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Report's Core Viewpoints - For iron ore, the 09 contract showed a volatile upward trend yesterday. The global iron ore shipment volume decreased last week, but the arrival volume at 47 ports increased. The subsequent average arrival volume is expected to decline. The iron - water production decreased due to steel mill maintenance and Tangshan's production restrictions. Although the terminal demand may weaken in the off - season, the strong steel export provides some support. In July, the iron - water production will continue to decline, and the steel mill profit will improve. The short - term iron ore is expected to be volatile and strong. It is recommended to go long on the iron ore 2509 contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 positive spread arbitrage [1] - For coke, the futures showed a volatile downward trend yesterday, while the spot price was stable with a slight upward bias. After the fourth round of price cuts on June 23, the market bottomed out, and mainstream coking enterprises plan to initiate the first - round price increase. The supply is expected to increase as some coal mines resume production, but the production is difficult to boost due to losses. The demand may decline as Tangshan conducts environmental protection production restrictions, and the iron - water production is expected to be around 238 tons per day in July. The inventory is at a medium level, and it is recommended to conduct hedging on the coke 2601 contract on rallies, go long on the coke 2509 contract on dips, and conduct a 9 - 1 positive spread arbitrage [2] - For coking coal, the futures showed a volatile downward trend yesterday, and the spot price was stable with a slight increase. The domestic coking coal auction market recovered, and the overall spot market is in a bottom - rebound trend. The supply is expected to increase but the overall production recovery is slow, and the supply is still in short supply. The demand decreased as the coking and blast furnace operations declined slightly. The inventory is at a medium level. It is recommended to go long on the coking coal 2509 contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 positive spread arbitrage [2] Group 3: Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Iron Ore Price and Spread - The warehouse receipt costs of various iron ore powders increased slightly, with the increase ranging from 0.1% to 0.6%. The 09 - contract basis of most powders increased, with the 09 - contract basis of Carajás fines rising by 234.0%. The 5 - 9 spread increased by 1.0%, the 9 - 1 spread decreased by 5.0%, and the 1 - 5 spread increased by 5.3% [1] - The spot prices of various iron ore powders at Rizhao Port increased slightly, with the increase ranging from 0.1% to 0.5%. The Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap and the Platts 62% Fe index also increased slightly [1] Supply - The 45 - port arrival volume (weekly) increased by 7.2% to 2662.1 million tons, while the global shipment volume (weekly) decreased by 0.3% to 2987.1 million tons. The national monthly import volume decreased by 4.9% to 9813.1 million tons [1] Demand - The average daily iron - water production of 247 steel mills (weekly) decreased by 0.4% to 239.8 million tons, the 45 - port average daily dredging volume (weekly) increased by 0.1% to 319.5 million tons. The national monthly pig iron and crude steel production decreased by 3.0% and 3.9% respectively [1] Inventory - The 45 - port inventory decreased by 0.3% to 13723.11 million tons, the 247 - steel - mill imported ore inventory increased by 0.7% to 8979.6 million tons, and the inventory available days of 64 steel mills increased by 5.3% to 20.0 days [1] Coke Price and Spread - The prices of Shanxi first - grade wet - quenched coke and Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke remained unchanged. The coke 09 and 01 contracts decreased by 0.74% and 0.54% respectively. The 09 and 01 basis increased, and the J09 - J01 spread decreased. The steel - union coking profit (weekly) decreased by 11 [2] Supply - The average daily production of all - sample coking plants and 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4% and 0.6% respectively [2] Demand - The iron - water production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4% [2] Inventory - The total coke inventory increased slightly by 0.0%. The inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 8.84%, while the inventory of 247 steel mills and port inventory increased [2] Supply - Demand Gap - The coke supply - demand gap remained unchanged at - 4.8 million tons [2] Coking Coal Price and Spread - The price of coking coal (Shanxi warehouse receipt) remained unchanged, while the price of coking coal (Mongolian coal warehouse receipt) increased by 0.6%. The coking coal 09 and 01 contracts decreased by 0.9% and 0.2% respectively. The 09 and 01 basis increased, and the JM09 - JM01 spread decreased. The sample coal mine profit (weekly) decreased by 2 [2] Supply - The raw coal and clean coal production of sample coal mines increased by 0.34% and 0.3% respectively [2] Demand - The average daily production of all - sample coking plants and 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4% and 0.6% respectively [2] Inventory - The clean coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines decreased by 7.5%, while the inventory of all - sample coking plants, port inventory increased, and the inventory of 247 steel mills decreased slightly [2]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Steel Products**: The steel market is currently trading on weak reality and strong expectations. The real - estate data is still weak, and the industry is in the process of bottom - building. The steel market is in a state of weak supply and demand, and with the arrival of high - temperature weather, demand is expected to weaken further, and inventory may rise slightly. Strong expectations mainly come from potential supply - side reforms. Technically, the futures prices face resistance after a pulsed rise [2]. - **Iron Ore**: The short - term iron ore market is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly stronger trend under the boost of news. However, in the long - term, the futures price is in a downward cycle. With the end of the downstream consumption peak and steel mill production restrictions, iron ore demand is expected to decline, and the relatively high port inventory and trade ore inventory ratio put pressure on the price [4]. 3. Summary by Directory **I. Threaded Bars and Hot - Rolled Coils** - **Market Background**: The economic data for the second quarter and the first half of 2025 shows that the real - estate industry is still weak. The Central Urban Work Conference did not bring the expected major positive news. The supply - demand data from My Steel shows a state of weak supply and demand [2]. - **Technical Analysis**: After a pulsed rise, the futures prices encounter resistance, with the previous gap and the annual line as resistance levels [2]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Maintain a wait - and - see attitude [2]. - **Data Summary**: - **Prices**: The closing prices of threaded bar and hot - rolled coil futures and spot prices show certain fluctuations. For example, the closing price of the threaded bar futures main contract is 3114 yuan/ton, down 0.76% from the previous day [2]. - **Production**: The production of threaded bars and hot - rolled coils decreased last week. The national building materials steel mill threaded bar production was 216.66 million tons, down 2.00% from the previous week [2]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory of five major steel products decreased, with the social inventory of threaded bars decreasing and the factory inventory increasing slightly [2]. - **Trading Volume**: The trading volume in the spot market decreased, such as the 7 - day moving average of the national building steel trading volume being 18.67 million tons, down 13.38% from the previous day [2]. **II. Iron Ore** - **Supply - Demand Situation**: The steel mill profitability is acceptable, but with the end of the consumption peak and production restrictions, iron ore demand is expected to decline. The global iron ore shipment is at a relatively high level and rising seasonally, and the port inventory decline rate is slowing down, which puts pressure on prices [4]. - **Technical Analysis**: The futures price is in a long - term downward cycle, and the recent short - term rise is mainly affected by news, facing resistance from the previous gap and the annual line [4]. - **Data Summary**: - **Prices**: The settlement price of the DCE iron ore futures main contract is 767 yuan/dry ton, up 4.64% from the previous week. Different iron ore powder prices in ports also show various changes [4][5]. - **Supply**: The global iron ore shipment is rising, with Australian shipments at 1569.9 million tons, down 0.97% from the previous week, and Brazilian shipments at 709.9 million tons, up 22.63% from the previous week [5]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory is 13765.89 million tons, down 0.81% from the previous week, and the trade ore inventory ratio is relatively high [5]. **III. Industry News** - The price of coke has been raised, with wet - quenched coke prices in Tangshan and Xingtai rising by 50 yuan/ton and dry - quenched coke prices rising by 55 yuan/ton. Some steel mills in Shandong have also raised their coke purchase prices [7]. - The first round of coke price increases has been fully implemented, and the price of coking coal in some origin auctions has risen significantly. The import Mongolian coal market has high - level quotations with limited transactions. The three major ports have resumed normal customs clearance, and the inventory at the Ganqimaodu Port has dropped to 3 million tons [7]. - From January to June, the national real - estate development investment was 4665.8 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 11.2%, and the housing construction area decreased by 9.1% year - on - year [7].