Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core View - The iron ore market is currently in a state of slight weakness in the short - term, but the overall downside space is limited. The supply side of new shipments is gradually decreasing, the demand side is slightly recovering, and the inventory in ports is gradually shifting to downstream steel mills. The futures contract shows a back structure + positive basis with futures at a discount [5]. 3. Summary of Each Section Market行情态势回顾 - Futures price: The main contract of iron ore futures continued to decline weakly, closing at 789.5 yuan/ton, down 4.5 yuan/ton or 0.57% from the previous trading day. The trading volume was 363,000 lots, the open interest was 587,000 lots, and the settled funds were 10.187 billion yuan. The futures market is expected to test the support around 780 in the short - term [1]. - Spot price: The mainstream spot varieties at Qingdao Port, PB powder, dropped 10 yuan to 794 yuan, and Super Special powder dropped 10 yuan to 670 yuan. The swap main contract was 104.2 US dollars/ton (- 0.75 US dollars). The spot and swap prices declined again [1]. - Basis and spread: The price of PB powder at Qingdao Port converted to the futures price was 823.7 yuan/ton, and the basis was 34.2 yuan/ton, with a significant contraction. The spread between iron ore contracts 2 - 5 was 17.5 yuan, and the spread between 5 - 9 was 18 yuan. The iron ore futures contracts showed a back structure + positive basis. Although it showed a weak shock in the short - term, the overall downside space might be limited [1]. Fundamental Analysis - Supply: Overseas mine shipments decreased month - on - month, with a significant decline in Australia and Brazil and an increase in non - mainstream countries. The current arrival volume decreased month - on - month, and there were expectations of supply disturbances due to weather. The arrival of the first batch of iron ore from Mangu increased the expected supply pressure [2]. - Demand: The molten iron output decreased month - on - month, the profitability rate of steel mills recovered, and the rigid demand was still supported. Steel mills were in the process of replenishing inventory, but the enthusiasm was still weak, and the game between upstream and downstream was strong. Attention should be paid to the recovery height of molten iron and the release rhythm of replenishment demand before the Spring Festival [2]. - Inventory: Ports continued to accumulate inventory, the inventory under pressure increased slightly, and the inventory pressure was still accumulating. The inventory of steel mills was still significantly lower than the historical average [2]. Macro - level Analysis - Overseas: The US economy maintained a "light to moderate" expansion, inflation continued to cool down, the CPI in December decreased to 2.7% year - on - year, and the core CPI increased by 0.2% month - on - month, lower than expected. Consumption showed a "K - shaped" characteristic, and industrial production rebounded unexpectedly. The Fed maintained a cautious wait - and - see attitude, and the interest - rate cut expectation was postponed to June [4]. - Domestic: Policies focused on new fields, such as a 25 - basis - point reduction in the interest rate of structural monetary policy tools and investment plans for the new power system of the power grid. Exports were more resilient than expected, with a year - on - year growth rate of 6.6% in December. Social financing data showed that corporate loans and bond financing were stronger than seasonal, but the real estate and infrastructure were seasonally weak. The improvement of inflation was clear, and PP was expected to continue to recover [4].

研究所 黑色研发报告 铁矿石日报 2026 年 01 月 20 日 | | 今日 | 昨日 | 涨跌 | | 今日 | 昨日 | 涨跌 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | DCE01 | 757.0 | 762.5 | -5.5 | I01-I05 | -32.5 | -31.5 | -1.0 | | DCE05 | 789.5 | 794.0 | -4.5 | I05-I09 | 18.0 | 17.5 | 0.5 | | DCE09 | 771.5 | 776.5 | -5.0 | I09-I01 | 14.5 | 14.0 | 0.5 | | 现货 | 昨天 | 前天 | 涨跌 | 折标准品 | 01厂库基差 | 05厂库基差 | 09厂库基差 | | PB粉(60.8%) | 800 | 815 | -15 | 869 | 98 | 67 | 84 | | 纽曼粉 | 800 | 815 | -15 | 875 | 104 | 73 | 90 | | 麦克粉 | 797 | 812 | -15 | 880 | 110 | 78 | ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For steel products, the production recovery of finished products is slowing down, the apparent consumption of rebar is rising, inventory is turning to destocking but may accumulate later, and the destocking of hot-rolled coils is accelerating but the increase in warehouse receipts is significant. The fundamentals are neutral, lacking drivers, and supported by the cost side, with limited downside space [3]. - For iron ore, the current dominant factor of its price is not its fundamentals but the macro - expectations. In the current situation of continuous inventory accumulation and slow resumption of production, the fundamentals cannot support the current high valuation, and there is a lack of support for the price to continue to rise. However, after the price drops, the selling pressure is released, and steel mills have the rigid demand for replenishing inventory, so the price also has support at the bottom. Overall, it shows a wide - range shock [22]. - For coking coal and coke, the accident at a factory in Inner Mongolia over the weekend may lead to a contraction in local steel supply, which can repair the profit of steel products on the disk and support steel prices. In the follow - up, the result of the incident should be concerned. If the incident leads to stricter supervision and production restrictions in local areas, the progress of hot metal resumption may slow down, exacerbating the short - term surplus contradiction of coking coal. In the long - term, the change in macro sentiment and the resumption rhythm of domestic mines after the Spring Festival should be focused on. If there is a combination of "exceeding - expected recovery of domestic supply" and "weakening of macro sentiment", the long - term prices of coking coal and coke will face greater downward pressure [32]. - For ferroalloys, the ferroalloys are supported by the cost side at the bottom. In the short - term, after the correction, they may show a bottom - shock trend [47]. - For soda ash, the previous warming of commodity sentiment drove some low - valued varieties, and the disk price increased. The middle - stream of soda ash replenished inventory, but the elasticity was limited. From the perspective of fundamentals, as the new production capacity gradually releases production, the daily output of soda ash reaches a new high, and the surplus expectation is also intensifying. At present, the expectation that the long - term supply of soda ash will remain at a high level remains unchanged. The photovoltaic glass continues to accumulate inventory, and the number of kiln blockages begins to increase. The balance of heavy soda ash continues to be in surplus. In November, the export of soda ash was close to 190,000 tons, remaining at a high level, which continued to relieve the domestic pressure to a certain extent. The high - level inventory of the upper and middle - streams restricts the price of soda ash [61]. - For glass, there are rumors that some production lines have the expectation of ignition, and the supply - demand expectation has deteriorated. Although the daily melting volume of float glass has declined to a certain low level, the actual demand and expectation are also weak. Under the situation of weak supply and demand, it is difficult to have a trend - based movement. On the supply side, there are still some glass production lines waiting to be cold - repaired and ignited before the Spring Festival, which may affect the far - month pricing and market expectation. In addition, the policy disturbance to the supply cannot be excluded. At present, the high inventory of the middle - stream of glass needs to be digested, the terminal is in the off - season, and the spot pressure still exists [86]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Steel Products - **Price Data**: - **Futures Price**: On January 20, 2026, the closing price of rebar 01 contract was 3191 yuan/ton, down from 3215 yuan/ton on January 19; the closing price of hot - rolled coil 01 contract was 3315 yuan/ton, down from 3344 yuan/ton on January 19 [4]. - **Spot Price**: On January 20, 2026, the aggregated price of rebar in China was 3329 yuan/ton, down from 3336 yuan/ton on January 19; the aggregated price of hot - rolled coil in Shanghai was 3270 yuan/ton, down from 3280 yuan/ton on January 19 [9][11]. - **Basis**: On January 20, 2026, the 01 rebar basis (Shanghai) was 89 yuan/ton, up from 75 yuan/ton on January 19; the 01 hot - rolled coil basis (Shanghai) was - 45 yuan/ton, up from - 64 yuan/ton on January 19 [9][11]. - **Spread**: On January 20, 2026, the 01 - 05 rebar spread was 80 yuan/ton, up from 75 yuan/ton on January 19; the 01 - 05 hot - rolled coil spread was 39 yuan/ton, down from 45 yuan/ton on January 19 [4]. Iron Ore - **Price Data**: - **Futures Price**: On January 20, 2026, the closing price of 01 contract was 757 yuan/ton, down 5.5 yuan from January 19 and 73 yuan from January 13 [23]. - **Spot Price**: On January 20, 2026, the price of Rizhao PB powder was 794 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan from January 19 and 32 yuan from January 13 [23]. - **Basis**: On January 20, 2026, the 01 basis was 48.5 yuan/ton, up 36 yuan from January 19 and 84.5 yuan from January 13 [23]. - **Fundamental Data**: - The daily average hot metal output on January 16, 2026, was 228.01 tons, down 1.49 tons week - on - week and up 1.46 tons month - on - month [27]. - The 45 - port desilting volume on January 16, 2026, was 319.89 tons, down 3.38 tons week - on - week and up 6.44 tons month - on - month [27]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Price Data**: - **Futures Price Spread**: On January 20, 2026, the coking coal 09 - 01 spread was - 162, down 1.5 from January 19; the coke 09 - 01 spread was - 111.5, down 28.5 from January 19 [34]. - **Spot Price**: On January 20, 2026, the ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur main coking coal was 1620 yuan/ton, unchanged from January 19; the ex - factory price of Jinzhong quasi - first - grade wet coke was 1280 yuan/ton, unchanged from January 19 [37]. - **Profit**: The on - the - spot coking profit on January 20, 2026, was - 57 yuan/ton, down 11 yuan from January 19 and 38 yuan from January 13 [37]. Ferroalloys - **Silicon Iron**: - **Price Data**: On January 20, 2026, the silicon iron basis in Ningxia was 48 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan from January 19; the silicon iron spot price in Ningxia was 5320 yuan/ton, unchanged from January 19 [48]. - **Spread**: On January 20, 2026, the silicon iron 01 - 05 spread was 124, down 66 from January 19 [48]. - **Silicon Manganese**: - **Price Data**: On January 20, 2026, the silicon manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 270 yuan/ton, up 28 yuan from January 19; the silicon manganese spot price in Ningxia was 5570 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan from January 19 [49]. - **Spread**: On January 20, 2026, the silicon manganese 01 - 05 spread was 126, up 14 from January 19 [49]. Soda Ash - **Price Data**: - **Futures Price**: On January 20, 2026, the closing price of soda ash 05 contract was 1177 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan from January 19, with a daily decline of 1.26% [62]. - **Spot Price**: On January 20, 2026, the heavy - soda market price in North China was 1250 yuan/ton, unchanged from January 19; the light - soda market price in North China was 1250 yuan/ton, unchanged from January 19 [62]. - **Basis**: On January 20, 2026, the Shahe heavy - soda basis was - 50 yuan/ton, unchanged from January 19 [62]. - **Spread**: On January 20, 2026, the 5 - 9 spread was - 61, unchanged from January 19 [62]. Glass - **Price Data**: - **Futures Price**: On January 20, 2026, the closing price of glass 05 contract was 1056 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan from January 19, with a daily decline of 1.31% [87]. - **Basis**: On January 20, 2026, the 01 contract basis (Shahe) was - 234 yuan/ton, down 1234 yuan from January 19 [87]. - **Spread**: On January 20, 2026, the 5 - 9 spread was - 109, up 1 from January 19 [87]. - **Sales - to - Production Ratio**: On January 16, 2026, the sales - to - production ratio of Shahe was 135, the sales - to - production ratio of Hubei was 90, the sales - to - production ratio of East China was 91, and the sales - to - production ratio of South China was 105 [88].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Report's Core View - Short - term iron ore supply - demand contradictions still need to accumulate. The restocking demand supports the spot price, and supply enters the off - season. However, the price increase is limited by industrial chain profits, and the restocking demand drive has entered the realization period. It is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term [1] - The recommended strategy is range operation and covered call options [1] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Supply - Current overseas ore shipments have entered the off - season, with weekly shipments declining for three consecutive weeks. According to seasonal patterns, before mid - February, overseas ore shipments will continue to weaken month - on - month but be higher than last year due to the low base caused by the hurricane in Australia last year. Domestic ore supply is also in the off - season. Overall, the supply side is in a seasonally shrinking phase, but a more significant supply - side support requires an unexpected decline. As of January 19, Mysteel's global iron ore shipments totaled 29.298 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.511 million tons and a year - on - year increase of 7.004 million tons. The total iron ore shipments from 19 ports in Australia and Brazil were 21.64 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.692 million tons and a year - on - year increase of 4.28 million tons [1] Demand - Domestic demand has slightly declined but remains at the highest level in the same period of the past five years. The profitability of steel mills has stabilized after the decline in carbon element prices, and steel inventories have not shown an over - seasonal accumulation. Overall, domestic steel mill demand remains stable in the short term, the restocking demand is in the middle stage, and its marginal support is weakening [1] Inventory - Steel mill's imported ore inventory has increased for four consecutive weeks, and the pre - Spring Festival seasonal restocking by steel mills is in the second half, with the restocking support weakening. Port inventories continue to accumulate mainly due to the relatively high arrival volume. It is expected that as the arrival volume declines and restocking demand increases, the pressure on port inventory accumulation will ease [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Steel Industry - The steel industry shows a pattern of weak supply and demand. Before the Spring Festival, domestic demand is weak, and prices have fully factored in the weak demand. The decline in production and the accumulation of raw materials have led to a weakening of raw material prices, and the recent cost reduction may cause the steel price center to shift downwards. The reference range for the May contract of rebar is 3050 - 3250 yuan/ton, and for hot - rolled coils, it is 3200 - 3350 yuan/ton. It is recommended to hold long positions in the steel - to - iron ore ratio and long positions in the hot - rolled coil to rebar price spread [1]. Iron Ore Industry - The iron ore market faces a situation of weak supply and demand. The price is constrained by high inventory on the upside and supported by the expectation of steel mill restocking on the downside. In the short term, attention should be paid to the resumption of iron - making production, macro - level narratives, and the rhythm of steel mill restocking. In the long term, negotiation situations need to be monitored. It is expected that the iron ore price will fluctuate widely, with a recommended trading range of 770 - 830 [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry - For coke, after the fourth round of spot price cuts, some coke enterprises are resisting further price cuts and are considering production cuts to maintain prices. The mainstream coke enterprises have initiated a price increase, which is expected to be implemented. The futures price of coke has fallen in advance, and the spot price decline depends on the decline of coking coal. It is recommended to be bearish on the futures price and consider an arbitrage strategy of long coking coal and short coke. - For coking coal, although there is a demand for spot restocking before the Spring Festival, the futures price has already factored in the increase. After the Spring Festival, the market supply and demand are expected to be loose. It is also recommended to be bearish on the futures price and consider an arbitrage strategy of long coking coal and short coke [5]. Ferrosilicon and Ferromanganese Industry - Ferrosilicon: In the short term, the supply - demand contradiction is limited, and there is a lack of upward momentum at the industrial level. It is expected that the price will fluctuate widely, with a reference range of 5300 - 5800 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to macro - level and policy - related narratives. - Ferromanganese: It is in a situation of weak supply and demand. High inventory suppresses the price in the short term, but manganese ore provides support. It is expected that the price will fluctuate widely, with a reference range of 5600 - 6000 yuan/ton [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar and hot - rolled coil spot and futures prices mostly declined, except for the 01 contract of rebar and hot - rolled coil, which increased [1]. Cost and Profit - Steel billet prices decreased, while plate billet prices remained unchanged. The costs of different types of steel production varied, and the profits of most regions showed an upward trend [1]. Production and Inventory - The daily average iron - making production decreased by 1.5 tons to 228.0 tons, a decline of 0.7%. The production of five major steel products increased slightly by 0.6 tons to 819.2 tons, a rise of 0.1%. The inventory of five major steel products decreased by 6.9 tons to 1247.0 tons, a decline of 0.6% [1]. Trading and Demand - The daily average building material trading volume decreased by 1.0 to 8.5, a decline of 10.4%. The apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 29.3 tons to 826.1 tons, a rise of 3.7% [1]. Iron Ore Industry Prices and Spreads - The prices of iron ore spot, warehouse - receipt costs, and price indices mostly declined. The 5 - 9 spread and 1 - 5 spread also decreased [3]. Supply - The 45 - port weekly arrival volume decreased by 260.7 tons to 2659.7 tons, a decline of 8.9%. The global weekly shipping volume decreased by 251.0 tons to 2929.9 tons, a decline of 7.9%. However, the national monthly import volume increased by 910.7 tons to 11964.7 tons, a rise of 8.2% [3]. Demand - The daily average iron - making production of 247 steel mills decreased by 1.5 tons to 228.0 tons, a decline of 0.6%. The 45 - port daily average ore - unloading volume decreased by 3.4 tons to 661.3 tons, a decline of 1.0%. The national monthly pig - iron and crude - steel production also decreased [3]. Inventory - The 45 - port inventory increased by 279.8 tons to 16555.1 tons, a rise of 1.7%. The imported ore inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 272.6 tons to 9262.2 tons, a rise of 3.0%. The inventory - available days of 64 steel mills increased by 2 days to 21 days, a rise of 10.5% [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry Prices and Spreads - Coke and coking coal futures prices showed a slight upward trend, while the basis of some contracts decreased. The coking profit decreased, while the coal - mine profit increased [5]. Supply - The daily average coke production of full - sample coking plants and 247 steel mills decreased slightly. The production of raw coal and clean coal in sample coal mines also decreased slightly [5]. Demand - The iron - making production of 247 steel mills decreased slightly, and the demand for coke and coking coal showed mixed trends [5]. Inventory - Coke inventory increased slightly overall, with ports and steel mills accumulating inventory and coking plants reducing inventory. Coking coal inventory also increased slightly, with all links in the supply chain accumulating inventory [5]. Ferrosilicon and Ferromanganese Industry Prices - The futures prices of ferrosilicon and ferromanganese declined slightly, and the spot prices of most regions also decreased [6]. Cost and Profit - The production costs of ferrosilicon and ferromanganese in different regions showed different trends, and the production profits generally decreased [6]. Supply - The weekly production of ferrosilicon decreased slightly, and the production of ferromanganese remained stable. The production start - up rates of both decreased [6]. Demand - The demand for ferrosilicon and ferromanganese decreased slightly, and the iron - making production and blast - furnace start - up rate also decreased [6]. Inventory - The inventory of ferrosilicon and ferromanganese decreased slightly, and the average available days of inventory also decreased [6].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The short - term, medium - term, and intraday views of iron ore 2605 are "oscillation", "oscillation", and "oscillation with a weak bias" respectively. It is recommended to pay attention to the pressure at the MA5 line, and the industry logic dominates with the ore price under pressure [2]. - The iron ore market fundamentals are weak, and the short - term ore price is under pressure to decline. Attention should be paid to the situation of steel mills' restocking [3]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Variety Viewpoint Reference - For iron ore 2605, the short - term view is oscillation, the medium - term view is oscillation, and the intraday view is oscillation with a weak bias. The reference is to focus on the pressure at the MA5 line, and the core logic is that the industry logic dominates and the ore price is under pressure [2]. Market Driving Logic - The sudden steel mill accident over the weekend led to the expectation of reduced hot metal production, putting pressure on the ore price. The supply - demand pattern of iron ore continued to weaken, with high - rising inventory, weak and stable steel mill production, limited improvement in profitability, and the continuous accumulation of contradictions in the off - season steel market. Ore demand continued to be weak. However, steel mills would restock before the holiday [3]. - Domestic port arrivals declined from the high level, and the shipments of miners decreased again. According to the shipping schedule, subsequent port arrivals would decline. Although domestic mine supply was increasing, the ore supply was seasonally shrinking. Currently, although the iron ore supply had shrunk, the inventory was high, and the demand was weak and stable. The fundamentals of the ore market were weak, and with the disturbance of the steel mill accident over the weekend, the weight of the industry logic increased, and the short - term ore price was under pressure to decline [3].

Core Viewpoint - BHP maintains its annual production forecast for iron ore while experiencing a slight increase in production and adjusting its copper production expectations upward [1] Group 1: Iron Ore Production - In the second fiscal quarter, BHP produced 69.7 million tons of iron ore, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The company reaffirmed its annual iron ore production forecast, maintaining it between 284 million to 296 million tons [1] - The actual price of iron ore has slightly risen to $84.71 per ton [1] Group 2: Copper Production - Copper production decreased by 4% to 490,500 tons [1] - BHP has raised the lower end of its copper production forecast for the fiscal year ending June 30, now expecting production between 1.9 million to 2 million tons, up from the previous estimate of 1.8 million to 2 million tons [1] - The adjustment in copper production expectations is attributed to strong operational performance from its copper mining assets [1] Group 3: Potash and Cost Projections - BHP's Jansen project is a significant source of potash, expected to commence production by mid-2027 [1] - The company has indicated that costs will rise again to $8.4 billion, which is $1 billion higher than the previously adjusted upper limit announced in July [1]

1. Spot Market - Newman powder price is 794, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -26, and the import profit is 15.88 [1] - PB powder price is 804, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -24 [1] - Macfarlane powder price is 797, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -33, and the import profit is 44.08 [1] - Jinbuba powder price is 757, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -24, and the import profit is 55.89 [1] - Mixed powder price is 743, with a daily change of -11 and a weekly change of -22, and the import profit is 18.32 [1] - Super special powder price is 677, with a daily change of -11 and a weekly change of -28, and the import profit is 6.07 [1] - Carajás powder price is 879, with a daily change of -26 and a weekly change of -41, and the import profit is -13.27 [1] - Brazilian blend price is 835, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -30, and the import profit is 14.44 [1] - IOC6 price is 768, with a daily change of -6 and a weekly change of -24 [1] - SSFG price is 773, with a daily change of -6 and a weekly change of -24 [1] - Ukrainian concentrate price is 879, with a daily change of -13 and a weekly change of -32 [1] - 61% Indian powder price is 746, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -24 [1] - Karara concentrate price is 883, with a daily change of -13 and a weekly change of -28 [1] - Roy Hill powder price is 791, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -24, and the import profit is 64.65 [1] - KUMBA powder price is 863, with a daily change of -15 and a weekly change of -24 [1] - 57% Indian powder price is 612, with a daily change of -11 and a weekly change of -28 [1] - Atlas powder price is 738, with a daily change of -11 and a weekly change of -22 [1] - Tangshan iron concentrate price is 971, with a daily change of -6 and a weekly change of -11 [1] 2. Futures Market - i2701 contract price is 762.5, with a daily change of -44.0 and a weekly change of -101.5, and the monthly spread is 14.0 [1] - i2605 contract price is 794.0, with a daily change of -18.0 and a weekly change of -28.5, and the monthly spread is -31.5 [1] - i2609 contract price is 776.5, with a daily change of -17.0 and a weekly change of -25.5, and the monthly spread is 17.5 [1] - FE01 contract price is 106.92, with a daily change of -0.47 and a weekly change of -1.42, and the monthly spread is -2.17 [1] - FE05 contract price is 106.03, with a daily change of -0.71 and a weekly change of -1.11, and the monthly spread is 0.89 [1] - FE09 contract price is 104.75, with a daily change of -0.60 and a weekly change of -0.44, and the monthly spread is 1.28 [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - For the steel sector, the improvement in apparent demand provides some support for futures prices, and the central bank's reduction in re - loan and re - discount rates boosts market confidence to some extent. However, the market is in the off - season, and the improvement in demand may be due to year - end rush construction and lack strong sustainability. Steel mill production may continue to decline in the short term. [2] - For the iron ore sector, demand is affected by the seasonal decline in molten iron production, and the improvement in steel apparent demand is likely due to year - end rush construction. The accident at a rolling mill of Baotou Steel Group may disrupt iron ore demand. Supply has decreased in global shipments, and rising port inventories suppress futures prices, while the sharp rebound of coking coal and coke supports iron ore prices. [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Thread and Hot - Rolled Coil - **Supply and Demand Situation**: Last week, thread production decreased, overall inventory continued to decline, and the apparent demand for thread and the five major steel products rebounded. The market is in the off - season, and the improvement in demand may be due to year - end rush construction. Short - term steel mill production may continue to decline. [2] - **Technical Analysis**: Futures prices rose and then fell, forming a short - term downward breakthrough and facing significant pressure. [2] - **Operation Suggestion**: Reduce long positions, wait for futures prices to fall to the lower edge of the oscillation range and then add positions on dips for mid - line trading. Avoid chasing highs or selling lows. [2] - **Data Summary**: - **Prices**: Thread steel and hot - rolled coil futures and spot prices generally declined. For example, the closing price of the thread steel main contract was 3140 yuan/ton, down 0.79% from last week. [2] - **Basis and Spreads**: The basis and spreads of thread steel and hot - rolled coil futures showed different changes. For example, the main basis of thread steel was 150 yuan/ton, up 5 from last week. [2] - **Production and Inventory**: The production of some products changed, and inventory also showed different trends. For example, the production of thread steel by national building material steel mills was 190.30 tons, down 0.39% from last week. The social inventory of thread steel was 295.41 tons, up 1.80% from last week. [2] 2. Iron Ore - **Demand Situation**: The overall production of the five major steel products remained basically unchanged last week, and apparent demand rebounded. Molten iron production is likely to decline seasonally. The improvement in steel apparent demand is due to year - end rush construction, and steel and molten iron production will not rise significantly but also have limited decline space. The accident at a rolling mill of Baotou Steel Group may affect iron ore demand. [3] - **Supply Situation**: Global shipments have decreased, and rising port inventories suppress futures prices. [3] - **Price Support Factor**: The sharp rebound of coking coal and coke supports iron ore prices. [3] - **Technical Analysis**: Futures prices broke through the recent oscillation range and rose strongly but have adjusted significantly in the past two days, falling below the support of the 10 - day moving average, indicating the end of the mid - line upward trend. [3] - **Operation Suggestion**: Hold long positions and reduce or liquidate positions in a timely manner when the price rises in the future. [3] - **Data Summary**: - **Prices**: Iron ore spot and futures prices generally declined. For example, the settlement price of the DCE iron ore main contract was 794 yuan/dry ton, down 3.47% from last week. [4] - **Basis and Spreads**: The basis and spreads of iron ore futures showed different changes. For example, the DCE iron ore futures 9 - 1 spread was 14 yuan/dry ton, up 75 from last week. [4] - **Supply - related Data**: Overseas shipments decreased, and port inventories increased. For example, Australian iron ore shipments were 1440.1 tons, down 13.22% from last week, and port inventory was 16555.1 tons, up 1.72% from last week. [4] 3. Industry News - From January 12th to 18th, 2026, the total arrival volume of iron ore at 47 ports in China was 2897.7 tons, a decrease of 117.3 tons from the previous period. [6] - From January 12th to 18th, 2026, the global iron ore shipment volume was 2929.8 tons, a decrease of 251.1 tons from the previous period. [6] - In December 2025, the crude steel output was 6818 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 10.3% and a month - on - month decrease of 2.4%. [6] - In December 2025, the raw coal output was 43703 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 1.0% and a month - on - month increase of 2.4%. [6]

Core Viewpoint - BHP maintains its annual production forecast for iron ore while reporting a 5% year-on-year increase in iron ore production for the second fiscal quarter, despite a decline in copper production [1] Group 1: Iron Ore Production - BHP produced 69.7 million tons of iron ore in the second fiscal quarter, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The company reaffirmed its annual iron ore production forecast, maintaining it between 284 million to 296 million tons [1] - The actual price of iron ore slightly increased to $84.71 per ton [1] Group 2: Copper Production - Copper production decreased by 4% to 490,500 tons [1] - BHP raised the lower end of its copper production forecast for the fiscal year ending June 30, now expecting production between 1.9 million to 2 million tons, up from the previous forecast of 1.8 million to 2 million tons [1] - The adjustment in copper production expectations is attributed to strong operational performance from its copper mining assets [1] Group 3: Potash and Future Growth - BHP's Jansen project is a significant source of potash, expected to commence production by mid-2027 [1] - The company indicated that costs will rise again to $8.4 billion, which is $1 billion higher than the previously announced upper limit of cost range in July [1]