Group 1: Steel Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - Yesterday, steel and iron ore showed relatively strong trends, while coking coal declined significantly due to the "supply guarantee" expectation. Considering the high steel inventory and winter storage pressure, the molten iron of steel mills in the January contract is likely to fall rather than rise. The iron ore port inventory continues to accumulate, and the supply of iron elements in the January contract is turning loose, with a negative feedback basis in the iron element chain. The main interference later lies in the winter iron ore replenishment of steel mills. The long coking coal and short hot-rolled coil arbitrage was affected by the decline of coking coal. Considering the inventory differentiation between the two, this arbitrage logic will continue in the near term and can be held. For single-side trading, it is advisable to wait and see, and pay attention to the support levels of 3000 for rebar and 3200 for hot-rolled coil [1]. Summary by Directory - **Steel Prices and Spreads**: The spot prices of rebar in East China, North China, and South China were 3190 yuan/ton, 3210 yuan/ton, and 3270 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of 0, 10, and 10 yuan/ton. The prices of rebar 05, 10, and 01 contracts were 3089 yuan/ton, 3133 yuan/ton, and 3055 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -13, -3, and -19 yuan/ton. The spot prices of hot-rolled coil in East China, North China, and South China were 3260 yuan/ton, 3190 yuan/ton, and 3270 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -10, 0, and 10 yuan/ton. The prices of hot-rolled coil 05, 10, and 01 contracts were 3253 yuan/ton, 3274 yuan/ton, and 3242 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -10, -9, and -10 yuan/ton [1]. - **Cost and Profit**: The billet price was 2930 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton, and the slab price was 3730 yuan/ton, unchanged. The profits of East China hot-rolled coil, North China hot-rolled coil, and South China hot-rolled coil were -30, -110, and -40 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of -3, -3, and -13 yuan/ton. The profits of East China rebar, North China rebar, and South China rebar were -110, -100, and -10 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of -3, 7, and 7 yuan/ton [1]. - **Production Indicators**: The daily average molten iron output was 234.2 tons, a decrease of 2.1 tons or -0.9%. The output of five major steel products was 856.7 tons, a decrease of 18.5 tons or -2.1%. The rebar output was 208.5 tons, a decrease of 4.1 tons or -1.9%, including an electric furnace output of 29.3 tons, a decrease of 0.3 tons or -0.9%, and a converter output of 179.3 tons, a decrease of 3.8 tons or -2.1%. The hot-rolled coil output was 318.2 tons, a decrease of 5.4 tons or -1.7% [1]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of five major steel products was 1503.6 tons, a decrease of 10.2 tons or -0.7%. The rebar inventory was 592.5 tons, a decrease of 10 tons or -1.7%. The hot-rolled coil inventory was 410.5 tons, an increase of 3.9 tons or 0.9% [1]. - **Trading and Demand**: The building materials trading volume was 91 tons, a decrease of 17 tons or -15.6%. The apparent demand for five major steel products was 866.9 tons, a decrease of 49.5 tons or -5.4%. The apparent demand for rebar was 218.5 tons, a decrease of 13.7 tons or -5.9%. The apparent demand for hot-rolled coil was 314.3 tons, a decrease of 17.6 tons or -5.3% [1]. Group 2: Iron Ore Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - Last night, iron ore strengthened and the basis narrowed. On the supply side, the global iron ore shipment volume decreased this week, and the arrival volume at 45 ports declined. Based on recent shipment data, the subsequent average arrival volume is expected to increase. On the demand side, the steel mill profit margin has dropped significantly, the molten iron output has declined from a high level, and the steel mill replenishment demand has weakened. In terms of inventory, the port inventory is accumulating, and the port clearance volume has increased slightly. If the steel mill losses continue to intensify and the finished product destocking fails to meet expectations, the iron ore price will hit a new low. However, given the current profit rate and inventory level of steel mills, the probability of negative feedback in molten iron is relatively low. The Rio Tinto Q3 report shows that the overall commissioning progress of the Simandou project is faster than expected, and it is expected to complete the first batch of iron ore shipments to the port in October, about one month earlier than the original plan. For the arbitrage strategy of long coking coal and short iron ore, due to the significant decline of coking coal, considering the large discount of iron ore, partial profit-taking can be considered. Wait for the coking coal to stabilize before paying attention to this arbitrage again [4]. Summary by Directory - **Iron Ore - Related Prices and Spreads**: The warehouse receipt costs of Carajás fines, PB fines, Brazilian blended fines, and Jinbuba fines were 836.3 yuan/ton, 852.4 yuan/ton, 864.2 yuan/ton, and 846.7 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -7.7, -2.2, -2.2, and -3.2 yuan/ton. The 01 contract basis for Carajás fines, PB fines, Brazilian blended fines, and Jinbuba fines were 36.3 yuan/ton, 52.4 yuan/ton, 64.2 yuan/ton, and 46.7 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -5.2, 0.3, 0.3, and -0.7 yuan/ton. The 5 - 9 spread was 21.5 yuan/ton, an increase of 0.5 yuan/ton or 2.4%. The 9 - 1 spread was -45.0 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.0 yuan/ton or -2.3%. The 1 - 5 spread was 23.5 yuan/ton, an increase of 0.5 yuan/ton or 2.2% [4]. - **Spot Prices and Price Indexes**: The spot prices of Carajás fines, PB fines, Brazilian blended fines, and Jinbuba fines at Rizhao Port were 876.0 yuan/ton, 775.0 yuan/ton, 814.0 yuan/ton, and 718.0 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -2.0, 0, -2.0, and 0 yuan/ton. The prices of the Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap and the Platts 62% Fe index were 102.8 dollars/ton and 107.7 dollars/ton respectively, with price changes of -0.5 and -0.7 dollars/ton [4]. - **Supply Indicators**: The weekly arrival volume at 45 ports was 2741.2 tons, a decrease of 477.2 tons or -14.8%. The weekly global shipment volume was 3069.0 tons, a decrease of 144.8 tons or -4.5%. The monthly national import volume was 11632.6 tons, an increase of 111.6 tons or 10.6% [4]. - **Demand Indicators**: The weekly average daily molten iron output of 247 steel mills was 234.2 tons, a decrease of 2.1 tons or -0.9%. The weekly average daily port clearance volume at 45 ports was 320.9 tons, an increase of 0.8 tons or 0.2%. The monthly national pig iron output was 6604.6 tons, a decrease of 374.7 tons or -5.4%. The monthly national crude steel output was 7349.0 tons, a decrease of 387.8 tons or -5.0% [4]. - **Inventory Changes**: The weekly inventory at 45 ports increased by 229.4 tons or 1.5% compared to Monday, reaching 15128.19 tons. The weekly imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills was 6.6006 tons, an increase of 160.1 tons or 1.8%. The weekly inventory available days of 64 steel mills was 21.0 days, unchanged [4]. Group 3: Coke and Coking Coal Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - **Coke**: Yesterday, the coke futures showed a weak downward trend. Recently, the spot and futures markets have not been in sync. The port trade quotes have followed the futures down. The third round of price increase by mainstream coking enterprises has been implemented, and the fourth round of price increase has been initiated but not yet landed. On the supply side, the coking coal prices in the Shanxi market are strong, providing cost support for coke. However, coking enterprises still face losses after price increases, and their开工 rate has declined. On the demand side, environmental protection restrictions in Tangshan and Shanxi have led to a significant decline in steel mill molten iron output, suppressing the price increase of coke. In terms of inventory, the inventories of coking plants, ports, and steel mills have all decreased slightly, and the overall inventory is slightly lower in the middle range. Coke supply and demand are tight, and downstream enterprises are destocking passively. Although the Mongolian coal quotes have followed the futures down and the Shanxi auctions have become mixed, the coking coal prices are still firm, and coke still has the expectation of a price increase. For the strategy, take a wait - and - see attitude towards single - side trading, with the reference range of 1650 - 1780. It is recommended to carry out a long 01 and short 05 arbitrage for coke, and guard against the negative feedback risk caused by the decline in steel prices [7]. - **Coking Coal**: Yesterday, the coking coal futures showed a weak downward trend, with a certain divergence between the spot and futures markets. The Shanxi spot auction prices are running strongly, while the Mongolian coal quotes have followed the futures down. The thermal coal market has been rising recently, and the overall coal spot market is in a tight situation. On the supply side, some shut - down coal mines in Shanxi and Inner Mongolia have started to resume production, and the Mongolian coal customs clearance has increased significantly since November, with the port inventory rising from a low level. On the demand side, the decline in profits and environmental protection restrictions have led to a significant decline in molten iron output, a slight decline in coking plant开工, and a weakening of steel mill replenishment demand. In terms of inventory, coal mines and steel mills are destocking, while coking plants, coal washing plants, ports, and terminals are accumulating inventory, and the overall inventory is slightly higher in the middle range. The downstream is actively replenishing inventory. For the strategy, take a wait - and - see attitude towards single - side trading, with the reference range of 1170 - 1290. It is recommended to carry out a long 01 and short 05 arbitrage for coking coal, and guard against the negative feedback risk caused by the decline in steel prices [7]. Summary by Directory - **Coke - Related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of Shanxi quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) and Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) were 1662 yuan/ton and 1689 yuan/ton respectively, unchanged. The prices of the coke 01 and 05 contracts were 1685 yuan/ton and 1831 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -59 and -46 yuan/ton. The 01 basis was 4 yuan/ton, and the 05 basis was -142 yuan/ton. The J01 - J05 spread was -146 yuan/ton, a decrease of 13 yuan/ton. The weekly coking profit of Mysteel was -54 yuan/ton, a decrease of 11 yuan/ton [7]. - **Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of Shanxi medium - sulfur primary coking coal (warehouse receipt) and Mongolian 5 raw coal (warehouse receipt) were 1420 yuan/ton and 1331 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of 0 and -33 yuan/ton. The prices of the coking coal 01 and 05 contracts were 1213 yuan/ton and 1272 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes of -53 and -31 yuan/ton. The 01 basis was 118 yuan/ton, and the 05 basis was 61 yuan/ton. The JM01 - JM05 spread was -59 yuan/ton, a decrease of 22 yuan/ton. The weekly profit of sample coal mines was 34 yuan/ton, an increase of 6.4% [7]. - **Upstream Coking Coal Prices and Spreads**: The price of coking coal (Shanxi warehouse receipt) was 1420 yuan/ton, unchanged [7]. - **Overseas Coal Prices**: The arrival price of Australian Peak Downs coal was 213 dollars/ton, an increase of 0.5 dollars/ton or 0.2%. The ex - warehouse price of Australian primary coking coal at Jingtang Port was 1600 yuan/ton, a decrease of 40 yuan/ton or -2.4%. The ex - warehouse price of Australian thermal coal at Guangzhou Port was 882 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.4 yuan/ton or 0.3% [7]. - **Supply Indicators**: The weekly average daily coke output of all - sample coking plants was 63.6 tons, a decrease of 1.0 ton or -1.5%. The weekly average daily coke output of 247 steel mills was 46.1 tons, a decrease of 0.1 ton or -0.3%. The weekly average daily molten iron output of 247 steel mills was 234.2 tons, a decrease of 2.1 tons or -0.9% [7]. - **Inventory Changes**: The total coke inventory was 887.1 tons, a decrease of 13.0 tons or -1.4%. The coke inventory of all - sample coking plants was 58.3 tons, a decrease of 1.6 tons or -2.6%. The coke inventory of 247 steel mills was 626.6 tons, a decrease of 2.4 tons or -0.4%. The port inventory was 202.1 tons, a decrease of 9.0 tons or -4.3%. The coking coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines was 80.4 tons, a decrease of 0.8 tons or -0.9%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants was 1070.0 tons, an increase of 17.5 tons or 1.7%. The coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills was 787.3 tons, a decrease of 9.0 tons or -1.1%. The port inventory was 304.3 tons, an increase of 14.1 tons or 4.9% [7]. - **Coke Supply - Demand Gap Changes**: The calculated coke supply - demand gap was -3.7 tons, a decrease of 0.1 tons or -2.2% [7].

Core Insights - The report highlights that the capital expenditure of non-financial A-share listed companies has continued to decline, with a negative growth trend since the end of 2022, indicating a weakened investment capacity and willingness among companies [5][6] - It is recommended to focus on sectors with sufficient supply clearance, as any signs of demand recovery could lead to accelerated improvement in supply-demand structure, stabilizing prices and enhancing capacity utilization and profitability [6][9] Supply Clearance Areas - Sectors with significant supply clearance include: - Resource products benefiting from anti-involution: chemicals (coal chemicals, polyurethane, non-metallic materials), building materials (cement products, waterproof materials), non-ferrous metals (copper, lithium), coke, iron ore, and oil & gas refining [4][9] - Consumer goods: small consumer products (dairy, pet food, pig farming, snacks, branded cosmetics), real estate chain (home textiles, home furnishings, personal care small appliances, lighting equipment), and medical beauty consumables [4][9] - Traditional equipment manufacturing: motorcycles, distribution equipment, inverters, commercial cargo vehicles, printing and packaging machinery, instrumentation, and power transmission and transformation equipment [4][9] - Certain electronic hardware: integrated circuit manufacturing, analog chip design, optical components, semiconductor materials, LEDs, and branded consumer electronics [4][9] - Pharmaceuticals: vaccines, traditional Chinese medicine, and raw pharmaceutical materials [4][9] - New energy industry chain: silicon materials, batteries, photovoltaic processing equipment, wind power generation, as well as gold, gas, and dyeing [4][9] Inventory Depletion and Profitability - Industries experiencing accelerated inventory depletion and marginal improvement in gross margins are expected to have high earnings elasticity and certainty with further demand recovery, including chlor-alkali, fluorochemicals, special steel, modified plastics, and membrane materials [4][6] - Industries with continued supply clearance and declining inventory levels, along with falling gross margins, are likely to see a profitability turning point, such as chemicals (soda ash, organic silicon, polyurethane), coking coal, thermal coal, and glass manufacturing [4][6] Recommendations - Focus on sectors with accelerated supply clearance and low inventory, such as polyurethane, vaccines, dairy products, residential development, non-metallic materials, printing and packaging machinery, instrumentation, raw pharmaceuticals, and integrated circuit manufacturing [4][6] - Attention should also be given to sectors with ongoing contraction in supply and improving gross margins, including branded cosmetics, plastic packaging, pre-processed foods, home textiles, chlor-alkali, coke, special steel, pesticides, cement manufacturing, membrane materials, coatings, abrasives, photovoltaic processing equipment, silicon materials, inverters, medical consumables, and traditional Chinese medicine [4][6]

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].

Core Viewpoint - The coking coal sector experienced a 2.07% increase on November 11, with Antai Group leading the gains, while the overall market indices showed declines [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4002.76, down 0.39% - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13289.0, down 1.03% [1] Group 2: Coking Coal Stocks Performance - Antai Group (600408) closed at 4.70, up 10.07% with a trading volume of 3.295 million shares and a turnover of 138.2 million yuan - Baotailong (601011) closed at 4.47, up 7.19% with a trading volume of 3.6595 million shares and a turnover of 1.572 billion yuan - Yunwei Co. (600725) closed at 4.05, up 2.02% with a trading volume of 426,400 shares and a turnover of 171 million yuan - Shaanxi Heimao (601015) closed at 4.83, up 1.90% with a trading volume of 1.2175 million shares and a turnover of 569 million yuan - Yunmei Energy (600792) closed at 4.79, up 1.27% with a trading volume of 504,100 shares and a turnover of 238 million yuan - Shanxi Coking (600740) closed at 4.46, up 0.68% with a trading volume of 493,900 shares and a turnover of 217 million yuan - Meijin Energy (000723) closed at 5.35, down 0.19% with a trading volume of 1.3381 million shares and a turnover of 711 million yuan [1] Group 3: Capital Flow Analysis - The coking coal sector saw a net inflow of 35.0672 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds experienced a net outflow of 15.1026 million yuan - The main funds' net inflow for Baotailong was 84.0486 million yuan, while retail funds saw a net outflow of 65.0348 million yuan - Antai Group had a main fund net outflow of 39.3194 million yuan, with retail funds seeing a net inflow of 35.2258 million yuan [2]

Core Viewpoint - Antai Group's stock price has shown significant volatility, with a year-to-date increase of 98.05%, while recent trading activity indicates a mixed sentiment among investors [1][2]. Company Performance - As of November 11, Antai Group's stock price was 4.06 CNY per share, with a market capitalization of 4.088 billion CNY [1]. - The company has experienced a net inflow of main funds amounting to 10.69 million CNY, with large orders contributing to a total buy of 19.10 million CNY and a sell of 15.62 million CNY [1]. - For the period from January to September 2025, Antai Group reported a revenue of 3.784 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 26.55%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -156 million CNY, an increase of 48.18% year-on-year [2]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Antai Group was 50,300, a decrease of 2.69% from the previous period, with an average of 19,996 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 2.76% [2]. - The company has cumulatively distributed 161 million CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with no dividends paid in the last three years [3]. Institutional Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, notable institutional shareholders include Guotai Junan CSI Steel ETF, which holds 7.0912 million shares as the sixth-largest shareholder, and Jinyuan Shun'an Yuanqi Flexible Allocation Mixed Fund, which holds 6.2 million shares as the eighth-largest shareholder, both being new entrants [3].

Core Insights - The coke sector experienced a slight increase of 0.31% on November 10, with Antai Group leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4018.6, up 0.53%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13427.61, up 0.18% [1] Sector Performance - Antai Group saw a closing price of 4.27, with a significant increase of 7.29% and a trading volume of 3.34 million shares, amounting to a transaction value of 1.424 billion yuan [1] - Baotailong closed at 4.17, up 2.71%, with a trading volume of 2.44 million shares and a transaction value of 1.019 billion yuan [1] - Yunmei Energy closed at 4.73, up 2.16%, with a trading volume of 576,900 shares and a transaction value of 274 million yuan [1] - Yunyuan Co. closed at 3.97, up 1.53%, with a trading volume of 379,600 shares and a transaction value of 150 million yuan [1] - Shanxi Coking Coal remained unchanged at 4.43, with a trading volume of 502,900 shares and a transaction value of 224 million yuan [1] - Shaanxi Black Cat closed at 4.74, down 0.42%, with a trading volume of 1.31 million shares and a transaction value of 624 million yuan [1] - Meijin Energy closed at 5.36, down 1.83%, with a trading volume of 1.44 million shares and a transaction value of 778 million yuan [1] Capital Flow - The coke sector saw a net inflow of 145 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds experienced a net outflow of 47.63 million yuan [1] - The main funds' net inflow for Antai Group was 201 million yuan, accounting for 14.10% of the total, while retail funds had a net outflow of 12.2 million yuan [2] - Baotailong had a main fund net inflow of 25.7 million yuan, representing 2.52%, with retail funds experiencing a net outflow of 13.18 million yuan [2] - Yunmei Energy recorded a main fund net inflow of 9.22 million yuan, while retail funds had a net outflow of 5.92 million yuan [2] - Yunyuan Co. had a main fund net inflow of 8.53 million yuan, with retail funds experiencing a net outflow of 11.44 million yuan [2] - Shanxi Coking Coal saw a main fund net outflow of 7.21 million yuan, while retail funds had a net inflow of 778,690 yuan [2] - Shaanxi Black Cat experienced a main fund net outflow of 39.76 million yuan, with retail funds having a net inflow of 37.8 million yuan [2] - Meijin Energy had a main fund net outflow of 52.36 million yuan, while retail funds saw a net inflow of 59.21 million yuan [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - For the steel industry, the steel market shows that mills continue to cut production, hot metal declines, apparent demand drops, and inventory reduction slows. The cost support of iron elements is weak, while that of carbon elements is strong. The steel price is unlikely to fall significantly, and the long - coking coal and short - hot rolled coil arbitrage can be held. The unilateral prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil may test previous lows [2]. - For the iron ore industry, the iron ore futures are in a weak downward trend. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is weakening. Due to the weak steel price, the profitability of mills is declining, which will force the iron ore market to be weak. It is recommended to short iron ore futures on rallies and conduct long - coking coal and short - iron ore arbitrage [4][6]. - For the coke industry, the coke futures fluctuated downward last week. The supply is tight, and the cost support is strong. It is recommended to go long on coke 2601 on dips and conduct long - coking coal and short - coke arbitrage [7]. - For the coking coal industry, the coking coal futures also showed a downward trend last week. The supply is expected to increase slightly, and the demand is weakening. It is recommended to go long on coking coal 2601 on dips and conduct long - coking coal and short - coke arbitrage [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar spot prices in East, North, and South China are 3190 yuan/ton, 3200 yuan/ton, and 3260 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of 0, +10, and - 10 yuan/ton compared to the previous value. Rebar contract prices for 05, 10, and 01 are 3095 yuan/ton, 3132 yuan/ton, and 3034 yuan/ton respectively, all showing declines [2]. - Hot - rolled coil spot prices in East, North, and South China are 3260 yuan/ton, 3190 yuan/ton, and 3260 yuan/ton respectively, all down 10 yuan/ton. Hot - rolled coil contract prices for 05, 10, and 01 are 3254 yuan/ton, 3276 yuan/ton, and 3245 yuan/ton respectively, all down 11 yuan/ton [2]. Cost and Profit - The billet price is 2940 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton; the slab price is 3730 yuan/ton, unchanged. The profits of hot - rolled coils in East, North, and South China are all down [2]. Supply - The daily average hot metal output is 234.2 tons, down 2.1 tons (-0.9%); the output of five major steel products is 856.7 tons, down 18.5 tons (-2.1%); the rebar output is 208.5 tons, down 4.1 tons (-1.9%); the hot - rolled coil output is 318.2 tons, down 5.4 tons (-1.7%) [2]. Inventory - The inventory of five major steel products is 1503.6 tons, down 10.2 tons (-0.7%); the rebar inventory is 592.5 tons, down 10 tons (-1.7%); the hot - rolled coil inventory is 410.5 tons, up 3.9 tons (0.9%) [2]. Transaction and Demand - The building materials trading volume is 8.7 tons, down 2.3 tons (-21%); the apparent demand of five major steel products is 866.9 tons, down 49.5 tons (-5.4%); the apparent demand of rebar is 218.5 tons, down 13.7 tons (-5.9%); the apparent demand of hot - rolled coil is 314.3 tons, down 17.6 tons (-5.3%) [2]. Iron Ore Industry Iron Ore - related Prices and Spreads - The warehouse receipt costs of different iron ore powders all show declines, and the basis of the 01 contract has different changes. The 5 - 9, 9 - 1, and 1 - 5 spreads also have corresponding changes [4]. Spot Prices and Price Indexes - The spot prices of iron ore at Rizhao Port and price indexes such as the Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap and Platts 62% Fe all decline [4]. Supply - The weekly arrival volume at 45 ports is 3218.4 tons, up 1189.3 tons (58.6%); the global weekly shipping volume is 3213.8 tons, down 174.6 tons (-5.2%); the national monthly import volume is 11632.6 tons, up 1111.6 tons (10.6%) [4]. Demand - The daily average hot metal output of 247 mills is 234.2 tons, down 2.1 tons (-0.9%); the daily average port clearance volume at 45 ports is 320.9 tons, down 15.5 tons (-4.6%); the national monthly pig iron output is 6604.6 tons, down 374.7 tons (-5.4%); the national monthly crude steel output is 7349.0 tons, down 387.8 tons (-5.0%) [4]. Inventory Changes - The port inventory at 45 ports is 14898.83 tons, up 184.8 tons (1.3%); the imported iron ore inventory of 247 mills is 6600.6 tons, up 160.1 tons (1.8%); the inventory available days of 64 mills is 21 days, unchanged [4]. Coke Industry Coke - related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi and Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse receipt) are unchanged. The coke 01 and 05 contracts decline, and the coking profit is down [7]. Supply - The daily average output of all - sample coking plants is 63.6 tons, down 1.0 ton (-1.5%); the daily average output of 247 mills is 46.1 tons, down 0.1 ton (-0.34%) [7]. Demand - The hot metal output of 247 mills is 234.2 tons, down 2.1 tons (-0.94%) [7]. Inventory Changes - The total coke inventory is 887.1 tons, down 13 tons (-1.4%); the coke inventories of coking plants, mills, and ports all decline [7]. Supply - demand Gap - The coke supply - demand gap is -3.7 tons, down 0.1 ton (-2.2%) [7]. Coking Coal Industry Coking Coal - related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi medium - sulfur primary coking coal (warehouse receipt) are unchanged, while the prices of Mongolian 5 raw coal (warehouse receipt) and coking coal 01 and 05 contracts decline. The sample coal mine profit is up [7]. Supply - The raw coal output is 848.4 tons, down 3.4 tons (-0.4%); the clean coal output is 433.0 tons, down 2.0 tons (-0.5%) [7]. Demand - The demand for coking coal is mainly reflected in the coking production, with the daily average output of all - sample coking plants and 247 mills showing declines [7]. Inventory Changes - The clean coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines is 80.4 tons, down 0.8 tons (-0.9%); the coking coal inventories of coking plants and ports increase, while those of mills decrease [7].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Core Views Steel Industry - Steel prices are unlikely to drop significantly due to tight carbon element supply and reasonable valuation. Single - side trading of rebar and hot - rolled coils may test previous lows, with rebar focusing on the 2900 - 3000 range support and hot - rolled coils on around 3200 support. The strategy of long coking coal and short hot - rolled coils arbitrage can be continued [2]. Iron Ore Industry - Iron ore futures are in a weak downward trend. With steel prices weakening and steel mill profitability declining, iron ore demand will be weak. The overall production of the Simandou project is progressing faster than expected, and it is expected to complete the first shipment of iron ore to the port in October. The strategy is to short iron ore futures on rallies and recommend long coking coal and short iron ore arbitrage [4][6]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry - Coke futures oscillated and declined last week. Although the third - round price increase was implemented and the fourth - round is expected to be implemented, coke production decreased due to losses, and demand was affected by environmental restrictions and weak steel prices. The strategy is to go long on coke 2601 contracts on dips in the 1700 - 1850 range and long coking coal and short coke for arbitrage. Coking coal futures also oscillated and declined. The spot market was strong, but there were concerns about high prices. The strategy is to go long on coking coal 2601 contracts on dips in the 1240 - 1350 range and long coking coal and short coke for arbitrage [7]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel Industry Prices and Spreads - Rebar and hot - rolled coil spot and futures prices showed different changes. For example, rebar spot prices in North China increased by 10 yuan/ton, while those in South China decreased by 10 yuan/ton. Rebar 05 contract price decreased by 7 yuan/ton. Hot - rolled coil spot prices in East and South China decreased by 10 yuan/ton, and hot - rolled coil 05 contract price decreased by 11 yuan/ton. Steel billet price increased by 10 yuan/ton, and plate billet price remained unchanged. Profits of various steel products decreased [2]. Supply - Daily average hot metal output decreased by 2.1 to 234.2 (a decrease of 0.9%), five - major steel product output decreased by 18.5 to 856.7 (a decrease of 2.1%), rebar output decreased by 4.1 to 208.5 (a decrease of 1.9%), and hot - rolled coil output decreased by 5.4 to 318.2 (a decrease of 1.7%) [2]. Inventory - Five - major steel product inventory decreased by 10.2 to 1503.6 (a decrease of 0.7%), rebar inventory decreased by 10.0 to 592.5 (a decrease of 1.7%), and hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 3.9 to 410.5 (an increase of 0.9%) [2]. Transaction and Demand - Building materials trading volume decreased by 2.3 to 8.7 (a decrease of 21.0%), five - major steel product apparent demand decreased by 49.5 to 866.9 (a decrease of 5.4%), rebar apparent demand decreased by 13.7 to 218.5 (a decrease of 5.9%), and hot - rolled coil apparent demand decreased by 17.6 to 314.3 (a decrease of 5.3%) [2]. Iron Ore Industry Prices and Spreads - Iron ore warehouse receipt costs of various varieties decreased, such as the warehouse receipt cost of Carajás fines decreased by 7.7 to 836.3 (a decrease of 0.9%). 01 contract basis of some varieties changed, and spreads between different contracts also changed, like the 5 - 9 spread increased by 0.5 to 21.5 (an increase of 2.4%) [4]. Supply - 45 - port weekly arrivals increased by 1189.3 to 3218.4 (an increase of 58.6%), global weekly shipments decreased by 174.6 to 3213.8 (a decrease of 5.2%), and the national monthly import volume increased by 1111.6 to 11632.6 (an increase of 10.6%) [4]. Demand - 247 steel mills' daily average hot metal output decreased by 2.1 to 234.2 (a decrease of 0.9%), 45 - port daily average dispatch volume decreased by 15.5 to 320.9 (a decrease of 4.6%), national monthly pig iron output decreased by 374.7 to 6604.6 (a decrease of 5.4%), and national monthly crude steel output decreased by 387.8 to 7349.0 (a decrease of 5.0%) [4]. Inventory - 45 - port inventory increased by 184.8 to 14898.83 (an increase of 1.3%), 247 steel mills' imported ore inventory increased by 160.1 to 6600.6 (an increase of 1.8%), and 64 steel mills' inventory available days remained unchanged at 21.0 [4]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry Prices and Spreads - Coke and coking coal futures prices decreased. For example, coke 01 contract price decreased by 20 to 1757 (a decrease of 1.14%), and coking coal 01 contract price decreased by 21 to 1270 (a decrease of 1.6%). Some spot prices remained unchanged, while some coking coal prices decreased slightly, like Mongolian 5 raw coal (warehouse receipt) price decreased by 11 to 1362 (a decrease of 0.8%) [7]. Supply - Coke production decreased, with the daily average output of all - sample coking plants decreasing by 1.0 to 63.6 (a decrease of 1.5%) and 247 steel mills' daily average output decreasing by 0.1 to 46.1 (a decrease of 0.34%). Coking coal production also decreased slightly, with raw coal output decreasing by 3.4 to 848.4 (a decrease of 0.4%) and clean coal output decreasing by 2.0 to 433.0 (a decrease of 0.5%) [7]. Demand - 247 steel mills' hot metal output decreased by 2.1 to 234.2 (a decrease of 0.94%), and coke demand decreased as a result [7]. Inventory - Coke total inventory decreased by 13.0 to 887.1 (a decrease of 1.4%), with inventories in coking plants, steel mills, and ports all decreasing. Coking coal inventory increased in some places and decreased in others. For example, Fenwei coal mine clean coal inventory decreased by 0.8 to 80.4 (a decrease of 0.9%), while all - sample coking plants' coking coal inventory increased by 17.5 to 1070.0 (an increase of 1.7%) [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that China's ROE (Return on Equity) is on a rising trend while the US ROE is on a declining trend, suggesting a potential divergence in economic cycles between the two countries [2][3] - Recent data suggests that China's export and price data reflect the effects of anti-involution, with expectations for continued strengthening of corporate profits in China [3][8] - The debt expansion in the US AI industry may reinforce expectations for price improvement and corporate profitability in China, but it could also exacerbate stagflation characteristics in the US, posing risks to US stock performance [3][9] Group 2 - The report highlights a significant decline in China's export growth, with October exports showing a year-on-year decrease of 1.1%, down from 8.3% previously, primarily affected by a drop in exports to the EU [8] - The report notes that the global manufacturing PMI did not weaken in October, indicating that the decline in China's export growth may be more related to supply-side improvements rather than demand-side factors [8] - The report emphasizes that under a recovering price environment, market sentiment may shift towards value stocks, with a focus on export prices and US consumer data in the future [3][9] Group 3 - The report suggests that the configuration of energy investments should primarily respond to the overheating expectations of US AI investments, recommending a focus on short to medium-term trading strategies [3] - Long-term investment opportunities are identified in sectors such as insurance, anti-involution industries, Chinese internet companies, and military trade [3][9] - The report indicates that the performance of the A-share market is expected to rise while the US stock market may decline, reflecting the contrasting economic cycles of China and the US [3][9]

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]