Market Overview - A-shares opened high but closed lower, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.80% at 3,891.86 points, while the Shenzhen Component fell 1.81%[14] - U.S. stocks saw significant gains, with the Dow Jones rising 2.49% to 46,341 points, the S&P 500 up 2.91% to 6,528 points, and the Nasdaq increasing 3.83% to 21,590 points[8] Economic Indicators - China's manufacturing PMI for March was 50.4, up 1.4 from the previous month, indicating improved manufacturing conditions[5] - The non-manufacturing PMI was 49.3, an increase of 1.1, suggesting a recovery in service sectors[5] Commodity and Currency Markets - The U.S. dollar index fell 0.5% after five consecutive days of gains, while gold prices rose 3.48% to $4,668.06 per ounce[24] - Crude oil prices dropped, with WTI down 1.46% to $101.38 per barrel and Brent down 3.18% to $103.97 per barrel[24] Fixed Income Market - U.S. Treasury yields decreased by 0-4 basis points, with the 2-year yield at 3.79% and the 10-year yield at 4.32%[27] - Asian credit markets showed stability, with bond spreads narrowing by 1-2 basis points amid light buying activity[27] Sector Performance - In the U.S., 9 out of 11 S&P sectors rose, with telecommunications and information technology leading gains at 4.41% and 4.24% respectively[8] - In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.15%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.86%[10] Global Political Context - The U.S. and Iran signaled a willingness to de-escalate tensions, positively impacting market sentiment and contributing to the stock market rebound[8] - Trump indicated that the U.S. could end military actions in the Middle East within two to three weeks, which may influence upcoming elections[5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - The domestic manufacturing industry's prosperity has rebounded to the expansion range, providing some support for the market, and Chinese stock indices are relatively resistant to declines compared to other markets. However, the current market trading focus remains on geopolitical factors, fluctuating with changes in event expectations [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Analysis - **Macro Aspect**: In March, with the acceleration of resumption of work and production after the Spring Festival, both production and demand expanded simultaneously. China's manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and comprehensive PMI output indices all returned to the expansion range, reaching 50.4%, 50.1%, and 50.5% respectively, up 1.4, 0.6, and 1 percentage points from the previous month [1] - **Geopolitical Aspect**: Trump stated that he is willing to end military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, believing that the war with Iran is likely to end soon. Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi said that the current situation involves information exchange through direct channels or "regional friends", and Iran still receives information from US representative Witkoff, but this does not mean negotiations have started, and currently Iran is not in negotiations with any specific party [1] - **Index Adjustment**: In the spot market, the three major A - share indices adjusted. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.8% to close at 3891.86 points, and the ChiNext Index fell 2.7%. Most sector indices declined, with only household appliances, banking, and food and beverage industries rising. Coal, power equipment, electronics, and basic chemical industries led the decline. The daily market turnover was 2 trillion yuan. The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee held its first - quarter regular meeting to study the main ideas of monetary policy for the next stage, suggesting to give play to the integrated effect of incremental and existing policies, comprehensively use various tools, strengthen monetary policy regulation, and grasp the intensity, rhythm, and timing of policy implementation. Overseas, the three major US stock indices all closed higher, with the Nasdaq rising 3.83% to 21590.63 points [2] - **Basis Recovery**: In the futures market, the basis of stock index futures all recovered. In terms of trading volume and open interest, the trading volume and open interest of IF, IH, and IC increased simultaneously [2] 3.2 Strategy - The recovery of domestic manufacturing prosperity to the expansion range provides support for the market, and Chinese stock indices show relative resistance to declines compared to other markets. However, the current market trading focus is still on geopolitical factors, fluctuating with changes in event expectations [3] 3.3 Charts 3.3.1 Macro - economic Charts - Include charts showing the relationship between the US dollar index and A - share trends, US Treasury yields and A - share trends, RMB exchange rate and A - share trends, and US Treasury yields and A - share style trends [6][8][10] 3.3.2 Spot Market Tracking Charts - **Domestic Main Stock Index Daily Performance**: The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3891.86, down 0.80%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13478.06, down 1.81%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3184.95, down 2.70%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4450.05, down 0.93%; the SSE 50 Index closed at 2826.12, down 0.25%; the CSI 500 Index closed at 7617.33, down 1.76%; the CSI 1000 Index closed at 7619.85, down 1.91% [13] - Also include charts of the trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets and the margin trading balance [14] 3.3.3 Stock Index Futures Tracking Charts - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume of IF was 97664, an increase of 2925; the open interest was 257846, an increase of 4198. The trading volume of IH was 47813, an increase of 1832; the open interest was 101567, an increase of 55. The trading volume of IC was 166503, an increase of 6990; the open interest was 273460, an increase of 11361. The trading volume of IM was 233473, a decrease of 3452; the open interest was 393494, an increase of 6672 [15] - **Basis**: For IF, the basis of the current - month contract was - 16.25, an increase of 3.30; the basis of the next - month contract was - 36.65, an increase of 2.30; the basis of the current - quarter contract was - 74.25, an increase of 3.70; the basis of the next - quarter contract was - 156.65, an increase of 5.10. For IH, the basis of the current - month contract was - 1.72, an increase of 2.49; the basis of the next - month contract was - 4.72, an increase of 2.29; the basis of the current - quarter contract was - 22.12, a decrease of 1.31; the basis of the next - quarter contract was - 61.92, an increase of 0.49. For IC, the basis of the current - month contract was - 41.73, an increase of 5.19; the basis of the next - month contract was - 90.93, an increase of 8.19; the basis of the current - quarter contract was - 192.33, an increase of 0.79; the basis of the next - quarter contract was - 361.93, an increase of 4.59. For IM, the basis of the current - month contract was - 46.25, an increase of 25.88; the basis of the next - month contract was - 121.85, an increase of 22.28; the basis of the current - quarter contract was - 240.45, an increase of 18.08; the basis of the next - quarter contract was - 459.85, an increase of 25.48 [37][39] - **Inter - period Spread**: The inter - period spread data of different contracts (next - month minus current - month, next - quarter minus current - month, etc.) are provided, including the current values and changes [46][47]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the coal industry and related companies [6]. Core Insights - The prolonged conflict in the Middle East may lead to energy supply risks for Asia-Pacific economies, which heavily rely on energy imports, particularly oil and gas [1][14]. - As oil and gas inventories deplete, there will be increased pressure on Asia-Pacific countries to substitute coal for gas in power generation, potentially driving up coal demand [2]. - The report predicts that the price of Australian coal could reach between $239 and $386 per ton due to the significant premium on oil prices in the region [3]. - Domestic coal prices in China are expected to rise to around 850 RMB per ton, supported by the cost of coal from Xinjiang [4]. - The report recommends several coal companies, including Yancoal Australia and China Shenhua, as they are likely to benefit from the anticipated price increases [5][8]. Summary by Sections Energy Supply Risks - Asia-Pacific economies, particularly Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, have a high dependency on Middle Eastern oil and gas, with respective import shares of 97%, 75%, and 64% for oil [1][25]. - The natural gas inventory days for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are projected to be only 31, 40, and 12 days respectively by the end of 2025, indicating a weak safety margin [1][27]. Coal Demand and Pricing - The depletion of oil and gas inventories will force a shift towards coal for electricity generation in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan [2]. - The report estimates that the price of Australian coal could reach $239 to $386 per ton, driven by the high oil price premiums and the tight supply-demand balance [3][5]. Domestic Coal Market in China - The report anticipates that domestic coal prices in China will rise to around 850 RMB per ton, supported by the cost structure of Xinjiang coal [4]. - The report highlights that the domestic coal supply will be bolstered by Xinjiang coal, which is expected to fill the gap left by reduced imports [4]. Recommended Companies - The report recommends several companies that are well-positioned to benefit from the rising coal prices, including Yancoal Australia, China Shenhua, and others [5][8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6][4]. Core Views - The company is expected to benefit from a dual performance elasticity in 2026 due to global energy disruptions that may catalyze coal and oil price increases, particularly benefiting from high-calorific Australian coal prices [1]. - The company has a complete coal chemical industry chain, including coal gasification and liquefaction, which is expected to enhance profit margins as the oil-coal price ratio widens [1]. - The company’s coal production is projected to reach 182 million tons in 2025, with a revenue forecast of 176.07 billion yuan in 2026, reflecting a 21.48% year-on-year growth [10]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 144.93 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.49% year-on-year, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.38 billion yuan, down 43.61% year-on-year [10]. - The average selling price of coal decreased by 20.2% to 517.8 yuan per ton in 2025, while the cost of self-produced coal fell by 4.3% to 321.1 yuan per ton [2]. - The company’s coal chemical segment saw a revenue decline of 5.8% to 24.29 billion yuan, but the gross margin increased by 5.15 percentage points to 26.29% due to cost reductions [2]. Growth Path and Strategic Initiatives - The company has a clear growth path with plans to increase coal production capacity by approximately 70 million tons by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan [10]. - New projects in coal chemicals, such as the 800,000 tons/year olefin project in Inner Mongolia, are expected to contribute to growth starting in 2026 [10]. - The company is also expanding into non-coal minerals, with significant resources in molybdenum and potassium chloride, which are anticipated to become important profit growth points [10].

Group 1 - The report emphasizes the focus on mid-cap blue-chip manufacturing opportunities, particularly in the context of heightened global energy security demands, with solar energy transitioning from a "low-carbon option" to a "strategic necessity" [6][9][18] - The domestic large aircraft industry is expected to accelerate its development and supply chain construction, as the urgency for supply chain autonomy increases due to geopolitical changes [10][11] - Geopolitical disturbances are providing momentum for domestic new energy vehicles (NEVs) to expand overseas, with significant increases in overseas orders for NEVs from companies like BYD and GAC [13][18] Group 2 - The report notes that pig prices have dropped to historical lows, with the national average price falling below 9.4 yuan/kg, leading to accelerated capacity reduction in the industry [14][15] - Coking coal prices are expected to continue rising, supported by increased demand from overseas infrastructure recovery and improved export systems for coking coal [16][18] - The report indicates that the overall risk in mid-cap stocks is manageable, with short-term sentiment showing slight recovery, particularly in the mid-cap indices [21][22] Group 3 - Industry trend signals are decreasing, with only the electric power equipment and public utilities sectors maintaining strong trends, while cyclical sectors show weakened trend signals [25][26] - The report highlights that the short-term sentiment and medium-term uncertainty are rising in sectors such as oil and petrochemicals, non-ferrous metals, basic chemicals, and coal [26][27]

Report Summary Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoint - Short - term market bullish sentiment has cooled, and coking coal prices have declined to repair the basis. The short - term volatility is large, so it is recommended to focus on risk control and adopt a wait - and - see approach [4]. Summary by Related Content Market Situation - Recently, the bullish sentiment in the coking coal and coke market has further cooled. The price of the near - delivery month contract has dropped significantly, with the main contract falling by more than 5%, dragging down the weak operation of the ferrous metal sector [3]. - The spill - over impact of the Middle East situation on coking coal has gradually cooled. The short - term high inventory of imported Mongolian coal and the weak delivery logic have affected the decline of coal prices [3]. Supply Data - From January to February 2026, the cumulative output of domestic coking coal was 75.31 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 0.5%. The cumulative import of coking coal from January to February was 19.8269 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 9.814 million tons, an increase of 5.21%, which made up for the domestic supply reduction [3]. - Among them, 11.0668 million tons were imported from Mongolia, a year - on - year increase of 71.8%; 5.5022 million tons were imported from Russia, a year - on - year increase of 4.0%. The two countries together accounted for about 84%. Other seaborne coals showed varying degrees of year - on - year decline [3]. - In March, the customs clearance of Mongolian coal remained at a high level. The average daily customs clearance volume at the Ganqimaodu Port was 185,000 tons, an increase of 23,000 tons compared with the average from January to February, and an increase of 69,000 tons year - on - year. The inventory at the port exceeded 4.3 million tons, at a relatively high level [3]. Demand Situation - Steel mills' blast furnaces are in the process of resuming production. However, recently, some areas in Hebei have been affected by environmental protection policies, and the resumption rhythm has been slightly hindered. Last week, the average daily pig iron output rebounded to 2.31 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 53,000 tons [3]. - Currently, finished products have entered the de - stocking cycle, and the characteristics of the peak season will continue, supporting the implementation of the blast furnace resumption expectation [3]. Spot Market - On the spot side, steel mills in some regions have successively accepted the coke price increase. The upward trend of the coking coal price in the production area has slowed down slightly [3].

Group 1: Coal Price Information - The latest price of Qinhuangdao 5500 is 760.0, with a daily change of -1.0, a weekly change of 11.0, a monthly change of 9.0, and an annual change of 85.0 [1] - The latest price of Qinhuangdao 5000 is 680.0, with a daily change of -1.0, a weekly change of 12.0, a monthly change of 6.0, and an annual change of 90.0 [1] - The latest price of Guangzhou Port 5500 is 835.0, with a daily change of 0.0, a weekly change of 10.0, a monthly change of 20.0, and an annual change of 45.0 [1] - The latest price of Ordos 5500 is 555.0, with a daily change of 0.0, a weekly change of 15.0, a monthly change of 45.0, and an annual change of 100.0 [1] - The latest price of Datong 5500 is 610.0, with a daily change of 0.0, a weekly change of 15.0, a monthly change of 45.0, and an annual change of 90.0 [1] - The latest price of Yulin 6000 is 680.0, with a daily change of -20.0, a weekly change of -15.0, a monthly change of 5.0, and an annual change of 68.0 [1] - The latest price of Yulin 6200 is 730.0, with a daily change of -20.0, a weekly change of -20.0, a monthly change of -15.0, and an annual change of 90.0 [1] Group 2: Terminal and Inventory Information - The available days for 25 provincial terminals is 21.0, with a daily change of 0.0, a weekly change of 0.0, a monthly change of -2.6, and an annual change of -2.2 [1] - The coal supply for 25 provincial terminals is 498.8, with a daily change of 1.1, a weekly change of 10.8, a monthly change of 118.9, and an annual change of -10.5 [1] - The northern port inventory is 2619.0, with a daily change of 9.0, a weekly change of -8.0, a monthly change of 302.3, and an annual change of -123.0 [1] - The number of ships at northern anchorages is 103.0, with a daily change of -1.0, a weekly change of 18.0, a monthly change of 8.0, and an annual change of 46.0 [1] - The northern port inflow volume is 173.9, with a daily change of -11.6, a weekly change of -17.7, a monthly change of 1.3, and an annual change of 3.1 [1] - The northern port throughput is 201.1, with a daily change of 3.6, a weekly change of 57.5, a monthly change of 34.4, and an annual change of 7.4 [1] - The daily consumption of 25 provincial terminals is 513.0, with a daily change of -2.4, a weekly change of -10.2, a monthly change of 9.3, and an annual change of 36.4 [1] - The inventory of 25 provincial terminals is 10781.3, with a daily change of -30.3, a weekly change of -208.4, a monthly change of -1125.8, and an annual change of -301.1 [1] Group 3: Shipping Index and Freight Information - The CBCFI shipping index is 1044.8, with a daily change of -22.8, a weekly change of -114.1, a monthly change of 366.8, and an annual change of 293.1 [1] - The freight from Qinhuangdao to Shanghai (4 - 5 DWT) is 42.0, with a daily change of -1.4, a weekly change of -6.3, a monthly change of 17.1, and an annual change of 13.3 [1] - The freight from Qinhuangdao to Guangzhou (5 - 6 DWT) is 63.4, with a daily change of -0.7, a weekly change of -3.4, a monthly change of 20.0, and an annual change of 17.8 [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The economic situation shows a mixed picture, with some indicators improving while others facing challenges. The geopolitical situation, especially the Iran - US conflict, has significant impacts on the global economy, trade, and financial markets. Central banks are implementing various monetary policies to maintain economic stability and promote growth [1][2][13] - The bond market is expected to maintain a volatile and relatively strong performance in the second quarter, and attention should be paid to international situation changes and crude oil import conditions [21] - The stock market is volatile, with different sectors showing different trends, and the public - offering fund market is making progress in implementing performance comparison benchmark regulations [30][31] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Macro Data Overview - GDP growth in Q4 2025 was 4.5% year - on - year, lower than the previous quarter and the same period last year. The manufacturing PMI in March 2026 was 50.4%, up from the previous month. The non - manufacturing PMI: business activity was 50.1%, slightly down from the previous month [1] - In February 2026, social financing scale was 23855 billion yuan, M0, M1, and M2 year - on - year growth rates were 14.1%, 5.9%, and 9.0% respectively. New RMB loans were 9000 billion yuan. CPI was 1.3% year - on - year, and PPI was - 0.9% year - on - year [1] - In February 2026, fixed - asset investment cumulative year - on - year growth was 1.8%, and social consumer goods retail sales cumulative year - on - year growth was 2.8%. Exports and imports in February 2026 increased by 39.60% and 13.80% year - on - year respectively [1] 3.2 Commodity Investment Reference 3.2.1 Comprehensive - The US, Iran are willing to end the war, but Iran requires guarantees. The Iran - US conflict may cause significant GDP losses in Arab countries, rising unemployment, and increased poverty [2] - The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee suggests integrating incremental and stock policies, using various tools for monetary policy regulation, and maintaining financial market stability [3] 3.2.2 Metals - Goldman Sachs raised the Q2 2026 LME aluminum price forecast to $3450 from $3200. On March 31, domestic tin and copper inventories reached new lows, while aluminum inventory reached a new high [4] - Three Middle - Eastern aluminum plants cut production by about 2.63 million tons. On March 31, the gold持仓 of SPDR Gold Trust increased by 0.11% to 1047.28 tons [5] 3.2.3 Coal, Coke, Steel, and Minerals - In mid - March, the price of rebar increased by 0.83% month - on - month to 3189.1 yuan/ton, the price of coke decreased by 2.08% month - on - month to 1346.4 yuan/ton, and the price of coking coal increased by 0.4% month - on - month to 1420.7 yuan/ton [6] 3.2.4 Energy and Chemicals - US API crude oil inventory increased by 10.263 million barrels last week, causing oil prices to fall. Sadara Chemical Company temporarily shut down due to supply chain disruptions. Iran's oil discount has narrowed, and the average selling price has risen. The US Treasury Secretary said the oil market has a daily supply shortage of 10 - 12 million barrels [7] 3.2.5 Agricultural Products - In mid - March, the prices of soybean meal, soybeans, and cotton increased by 6.82%, 2.98%, and 2.15% month - on - month respectively, reaching new highs [9] 3.3 Financial News Compilation 3.3.1 Open Market - On March 31, the central bank conducted 32.5 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 15 billion yuan [10] 3.3.2 Important News - The US and Iran are willing to end the war, but there is no formal negotiation yet. Iran listed 18 US ICT and AI - related companies as "legitimate targets" [11][12] - China's economic sentiment improved in March, with manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and comprehensive PMI output indexes all returning to the expansion range [14] - From January to February, state - owned enterprises' total operating income increased by 0.2% year - on - year, and the profit decreased by 2% year - on - year. The asset - liability ratio at the end of February was 65.4%, up 0.5 percentage points year - on - year [15] - A number of national regulations will be implemented in April. The Ministry of Finance announced the issuance arrangements for key - term, short - term, and ultra - long - term treasury bonds in Q2 2026 [15][16] - In February, government bond net financing decreased by 292.53 billion yuan year - on - year, and corporate bond net financing decreased by 18.02 billion yuan year - on - year. At the end of February, the bond market custody balance was 198.9 trillion yuan, with foreign institutions holding 3.4 trillion yuan [16] - New special bonds issuance accelerated in Q1 2026, reaching 1.1599 trillion yuan, a 21% increase from the same period in 2025 [17] - The trading association supported 370+ enterprises to issue 1.06 trillion yuan of science and technology innovation bonds. New bond indexes will be launched on April 1 [17][18] - Global central banks are selling US Treasury bonds at the fastest pace in more than a decade. The market trading logic has shifted from inflation trading to recession trading [18] - Some bond - related events include bond redemption options, asset transfers, and rating changes [19] 3.3.3 Bond Market Summary - The inter - bank bond market was volatile, with most major interest - rate bond yields rising slightly. Treasury bond futures mostly strengthened. The inter - bank market liquidity was very loose [20][21] - The exchange - traded bond market had mixed performance, with some bonds rising and some falling. The convertible bond index and related indexes also showed different trends [21][22] - Money market interest rates mostly declined, and the yields of some domestic and foreign bonds also changed [22][24][25] 3.3.4 Foreign Exchange Market - The on - shore RMB against the US dollar rose 49 basis points at the 16:30 close. The US dollar index fell 0.62%, and most non - US currencies rose [26] 3.3.5 Research Report Highlights - CITIC Securities believes that accelerating the revitalization of existing assets helps local platforms transform and serve economic growth. The acceleration of government debt clearance for enterprises is expected to repair the balance sheets and valuations of industries such as construction [27][28] - CITIC Construction Investment believes that the "South - bound Bond Connect" meets the needs of institutional diversification, and the Hong Kong bond market may expand, providing more choices for global asset allocation [28] 3.4 Stock Market News - The A - share market declined, with some sectors rising and some falling. The Hong Kong stock market had a mixed performance, with the Hang Seng Index rising slightly and the Hang Seng Tech Index falling [30][31] - The public - offering fund market is making progress in implementing performance comparison benchmark regulations [31] 3.5 Today's Reminder - On April 1, 132 bonds were listed, 120 bonds were issued, 55 bonds were due for payment, and 173 bonds paid principal and interest [29]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for China Coal Energy (601898.SH) is "Recommended" [1] Core Views - The report indicates that coal prices are recovering while costs continue to decline, leading to gradual improvement in profitability [1][7] - The company reported a revenue of 148.06 billion yuan for 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 21.8%, with a gross profit margin of 27.49%, an increase of 2.61 percentage points year-on-year [4][7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 17.88 billion yuan, down 7.3% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 17.72 billion yuan, also down 7.3% year-on-year [4][7] Summary by Relevant Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, revenue was 37.47 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 23.5%, but net profit increased by 14.7% to 5.40 billion yuan [4][7] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 3.83 yuan per 10 shares, which accounts for 28.37% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [4] Production and Sales - The total coal production for 2025 was 135.10 million tons, a decrease of 1.8% year-on-year, with total sales of 255.86 million tons, down 10.2% year-on-year [7] - The coal business generated total revenue of 120.40 billion yuan, a decrease of 25.1%, with a gross profit of 32.57 billion yuan, down 17.8% year-on-year [7] Cost and Pricing - The average selling price of self-produced coal was 485 yuan per ton, down 77 yuan year-on-year, while the unit sales cost decreased to 251.51 yuan per ton, down 30.22 yuan year-on-year [7] - The company significantly reduced low-margin trade coal sales, with revenue from trade coal down 35.1% to 53.71 billion yuan [7] Future Outlook - The report anticipates that coal prices will continue to rise due to supply constraints and increasing demand from power generation, with expected net profits of 19.03 billion yuan and 19.86 billion yuan for 2026 and 2027, respectively [8] - The company is advancing projects that will enhance its coal and coal chemical integration, with a new processing facility expected to start production by the end of 2026 [8]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The current supply - demand of finished products is in a weak balance, with limited price drivers. The previous rebound was mainly driven by the expected increase in raw material costs. After the basis convergence, the upward momentum has slowed. The market is in a stage of cost - demand game, lacking trend - upward momentum. Short - term trading should follow a volatile approach and be cautious [3]. Group 3: Summary of Key Data Futures Data - On March 31, 2026, RB2605 was at 3121 (down 18 from March 30), RB2610 at 3146, RB2701 at 3168 (down 20 from March 30); HC2605 was at 3294 (down 14 from March 30), HC2610 at 3310 (down 13 from March 30), HC2701 at 3312 (down 11 from March 30) [1]. - Night - session: RB2605 closed at 3124, RB2610 at 3149, HC2605 at 3294, HC2610 at 3312. The spread between RB05 and RB10 was - 25 yuan, the spread between HC05 and HC10 was - 18 yuan. The spread between HC05 and RB05 was 170 yuan, and between HC10 and RB10 was 163 yuan [2]. Spot Data - On March 31, 2026, Shanghai Zhongtian threaded steel was 3190 yuan (down 10 from March 30), Shanghai Bengang hot - rolled coil was 3280 yuan (down 10 from March 30) [1][2]. Other Data - From March 23 to March 29, the total iron ore inventory at seven major ports in Australia and Brazil was 1.2737 billion tons, a decrease of 120,700 tons from the previous period [2]. - In March, China's manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and comprehensive PMI output indices all returned to the expansion range, at 50.4%, 50.1%, and 50.5% respectively, up 1.4, 0.6, and 1 percentage points from the previous month [2]. - On March 31, the iron ore transactions at major ports in China were 1.173 million tons, a 98.5% increase from the previous day; 237 mainstream traders' construction steel transactions were 86,000 tons, a 17.27% decrease from the previous day [2]. - As of now, there are about 300 coking production enterprises in China, with about 210 independent coking enterprises and 90 steel - mill - supporting coking enterprises, and the total coke production capacity is about 570 million tons [2]. - In mid - March, the output of key coal - monitoring enterprises was 67.56 million tons, a 4.8% increase from early March and a 3.9% increase year - on - year; the cumulative output in early and mid - March was 132 million tons, a 2.6% increase year - on - year [2]. Group 4: Trading Strategy - Adopt a volatile trading strategy [3]