Group 1: Steel Industry Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - After the holiday, the demand for steel is expected to seasonally recover, and the inventory is expected to maintain a seasonal destocking trend. The short - term supply and demand are basically balanced, and the inventory pressure is not large. The steel price is expected to stabilize. For trading strategies, the unilateral driving force is not obvious. In terms of arbitrage, the monthly spread should be mainly reverse arbitrage at high levels, and the spread between hot - rolled coils and rebar should converge. [1] Summary by Directory - **Steel Prices and Spreads**: The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coil spot and futures contracts generally declined. For example, the rebar 05 contract decreased from 3155 to 3128 yuan/ton, and the hot - rolled coil 01 contract decreased from 3289 to 3253 yuan/ton. [1] - **Cost and Profit**: The steel billet price decreased by 20 yuan/ton, and the profits of various steel products generally declined. For example, the East China hot - rolled coil profit decreased by 35. [1] - **Production**: The daily average pig iron output increased by 0.4% to 242.0 tons, and the output of five major steel products increased by 0.2% to 867.1 tons. The electric - furnace output of rebar increased by 13.6%, while the converter output decreased by 1.4%. [1] - **Inventory**: The inventory of five major steel products decreased by 2.5% to 1472.9 tons, and the rebar inventory decreased by 5.4% to 602.3 tons. [1] - **Transaction and Demand**: The building materials transaction volume decreased by 26.5% to 8.0 tons, while the apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 3.5% to 904.8 tons, and the apparent demand for rebar increased by 9.4% to 241.1 tons. [1] Group 2: Iron Ore Industry Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - There are many disturbances on the supply side of iron ore, but the upward space is limited. It is necessary to pay attention to the actual arrival situation of BHP's shipments. The trading strategies include short - term long - position trading of iron ore 2601 in the price range of 760 - 830, long - iron - ore and short - hot - rolled coil, and buying out - of - the - money call options of iron ore 2601. [4] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: The basis of some iron ore varieties for the 01 contract increased, such as the 01 contract basis of PB powder increased from 40.9 to 44.4 yuan/ton. The 5 - 9 spread decreased by 2.6% to 19.0. [4] - **Supply**: The 45 - port arrival volume increased by 10.5% to 2608.7 tons, the global shipment volume decreased by 5.7% to 3279.0 tons, and the national monthly import volume increased by 0.6% to 10522.5 tons. [4] - **Demand**: The daily average pig iron output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2% to 241.8 tons, the 45 - port daily average unloading volume decreased by 100.0% to 0.0 tons, the national monthly pig iron output decreased by 1.4% to 6979.3 tons, and the national monthly crude steel output decreased by 2.9% to 7736.9 tons. [4] - **Inventory**: The 45 - port inventory decreased by 0.2% to 13977.79 tons, the imported ore inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 3.1% to 10036.8 tons, and the inventory available days of 64 steel mills increased by 4.2% to 25.0 days. [4] Group 3: Coke and Coking Coal Industry Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - For coke, after the festival, there is still an expectation of a price increase, but it may face downward pressure due to the decline in steel prices. The downward space is limited, and it is regarded as a volatile market. For coking coal, due to the impact of imports and the pre - holiday market, it is also regarded as a volatile market. [8] Summary by Directory - **Prices and Spreads**: The prices of coke and coking coal futures contracts generally declined. For example, the coke 01 contract decreased from 1647 to 1623 yuan/ton, and the coking coal 01 contract decreased from 1154 to 1126 yuan/ton. [8] - **Supply**: The daily average output of all - sample coking plants decreased by 0.4% to 66.1 tons, and the daily average output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2% to 241.8 tons. The raw coal output of Fenwei sample coal mines increased by 0.5% to 876.6 tons. [8] - **Demand**: The pig iron output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2% to 241.8 tons, and the daily average output of all - sample coking plants decreased by 0.4% to 66.1 tons. [8] - **Inventory**: The total coke inventory decreased by 0.1% to 919.8 tons, the coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants increased by 3.9% to 1037.7 tons, and the coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills decreased by 1.0% to 788.1 tons. [8] - **Supply - Demand Gap**: The calculated supply - demand gap of coke increased slightly from - 4.6 to - 4.5 tons. [8]

Market Outlook - The market is expected to continue the upward trend observed in September, maintaining a low-slope oscillating movement in October, with a high probability of an upward trend due to the low base effect from last year and anticipated earnings growth in most industries [1][2] - The upcoming Fourth Plenary Session and the introduction of the 15th Five-Year Plan are expected to influence market expectations and trading directions, maintaining a high risk appetite in October [2] Industry Recommendations - Key sectors to focus on include non-ferrous metals, power equipment, machinery, automotive, electronics, and media, particularly those with sustained high prosperity and potential for turnaround [1][3][7] - Specific recommendations include industrial metals, precious metals, photovoltaic equipment, batteries, automation equipment, passenger vehicles, semiconductor, consumer electronics, and gaming [3][7] Investment Style and Fund Flows - The market is leaning towards a large-cap style in October, with growth expected to continue to outperform, and a more balanced industry style [3] - There is a positive outlook for net inflows of incremental funds in October, driven by financing funds and continued interest in industry and thematic ETFs [4][5] Economic and Liquidity Conditions - The macro liquidity environment is expected to remain stable, with the central bank maintaining a supportive monetary policy, which is crucial for market stability [4] - The overall funding supply is improving, with a notable increase in the issuance of equity funds and a shift from net redemptions to net subscriptions in ETFs [5] Earnings and Sector Performance - The third-quarter earnings report is anticipated to show significant growth in sectors such as high-end manufacturing, AI industry chain, and essential consumer goods, driven by low base effects and policy support [6][7] - The sectors with the highest expected earnings growth include mid-to-high-end manufacturing, AI-related industries, and certain resource products [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the growth in China's coke production, with a reported output of 0.4 million tons in August 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.9% [1] - Cumulative coke production from January to August 2025 reached 3.3 million tons, showing a cumulative growth of 2.8% [1] - The report indicates that the focus is on the investment strategies and development prospects of the coke industry in China from 2026 to 2032, as published by Zhiyan Consulting [1] Group 2 - Listed companies in the coke industry include International Industry (000159), Meijin Energy (000723), Blue Flame Holdings (000968), Shanxi Coking Coal (000983), Changchun Gas (600333), Antai Group (600408), and Yunwei Co., Ltd. (600725) [1] - The data source for the coke production statistics is the National Bureau of Statistics, with the analysis organized by Zhiyan Consulting [2]

Market Overview - The A-share market showed a mixed upward trend, with technology stocks maintaining strength, while the 30-year treasury futures rebounded after hitting a new low [1] - The overall market liquidity remained abundant, supporting a structural market trend [2] Stock Market Analysis - In Q3, the ChiNext and Sci-Tech 50 indices rose approximately 50%, indicating a strong preference for technology growth sectors [3] - The last trading day before the holidays saw a divergence in market styles, with growth sectors continuing to perform well while defensive sectors like finance faced pressure [2][3] Bond Market Analysis - The treasury futures market strengthened, with the 10-year and 30-year contracts showing notable gains [5] - The overall funding environment was relaxed, alleviating cross-quarter pressures, and the short-term interest rates showed mixed trends [5] Commodity Market Analysis - The commodity market displayed significant divergence, with precious metals leading gains while black metals faced declines [6] - The focus has shifted from policy expectations to actual policy effects, particularly in the black metal sector, which has seen substantial price adjustments [6] Trading Hotspots - Key sectors to watch include precious metals, artificial intelligence, domestic chips, robotics, and consumer goods, driven by factors such as central bank policies and technological advancements [10][11] - The market is expected to transition from a "technology-led" rally to a more "balanced allocation" approach, with continued strong performance in specific segments of the technology sector [11]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - **Coke**: As of the week ending September 26, the combined daily average coke output of independent coking plants and steel - mill coking plants was 1127,800 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 590 tons. The profit per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants was - 34 yuan/ton, with the loss widening by 17 yuan/ton, suppressing coking enterprises' production enthusiasm. The daily average pig iron output of 247 steel mills nationwide was 2,423,600 tons, a week - on - week increase of 1340 tons. Coke inventory shifted downstream this week, with inventory at upstream independent coking plants and intermediate ports decreasing, while the coke inventory of 247 steel mills increased significantly by 166,400 tons to 6,613,100 tons, and the total industrial chain coke inventory increased by 52,300 tons to 9,204,100 tons. Overall, the fundamental driving force for coke is limited, policy uncertainty has decreased, market wait - and - see sentiment has increased, and pre - holiday capital outflows have led to the weak operation of coke futures [5][34]. - **Coking Coal**: As of the week ending September 26, the daily average clean coal output of 523 coking coal mines nationwide was 772,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 11,000 tons, but 25,000 tons lower than the same period last year. At the import end, the number of Mongolian coal trucks passing through the 288 port continued to rise, approaching 8000 trucks per week. On the demand side, the combined daily average coke output of sample coking plants and steel mills was 1127,800 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 590 tons. In terms of inventory, the coking coal inventory of independent coking plants rebounded significantly by 586,600 tons to 9,990,700 tons, and the coking coal inventory of steel mills increased by 57,300 tons to 7,960,700 tons, indicating that the downstream's pre - holiday restocking demand was fulfilled. Overall, the upward driving force for coking coal futures is limited. With the approaching National Day holiday, market wait - and - see sentiment has increased, and pre - holiday capital outflows have led to the weak operation of coking coal futures [6][35]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs **I. Industry News** - Three coal mines in Xiangning, Linfen are planned to stop production from October 1, for 3 - 7 days with a total production capacity of 11.7 million tons, mainly producing low - sulfur lean coal. The total impact on raw coal production during this period is about 206,000 tons [8]. - On September 29, the price of coking coal in the Anze market of Linfen remained stable, with the ex - factory price of low - sulfur main coking clean coal (A9, S0.5, V20, G85) being 1590 yuan/ton, cash inclusive of tax [9]. **II. Spot Market** | Variety | Current Value | Weekly Change | Monthly Change | Annual Change | Year - on - Year Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Coke (Rizhao Port Standard First - Grade FOB) | 1470 yuan/ton | 0.00% | - 6.37% | - 13.02% | - 15.52% | | Coke (Qingdao Port Standard First - Grade Ex - Warehouse) | 1490 yuan/ton | - 0.67% | 0.68% | - 8.02% | - 14.37% | | Coking Coal (Ganjimiao Port Mongolian Coal) | 1280 yuan/ton | 5.79% | 8.47% | 8.47% | - 7.25% | | Coking Coal (Australian - Produced in Jingtang Port) | 1620 yuan/ton | 0.62% | 2.53% | 8.72% | - 2.41% | | Coking Coal (Shanxi - Produced in Jingtang Port) | 1710 yuan/ton | 6.21% | 4.91% | 11.76% | - 2.84% | [10] **III. Futures Market** | Futures | Active Contract | Closing Price | Change Rate | Highest Price | Lowest Price | Trading Volume | Volume Difference | Open Interest | Open Interest Difference | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Coke | - | 1647.0 | - 4.16 | 1701.0 | 1642.5 | 27,979 | - 1584 | 43,467 | - 1561 | | Coking Coal | - | 1154.0 | - 4.98 | 1194.5 | 1152.5 | 855,255 | 22,510 | 623,075 | - 65,471 | [13] **IV. Relevant Charts** There are various charts showing the inventory of coke and coking coal (such as independent coking plants, steel - mill coking plants, ports, etc.), as well as other related production and consumption data, but no specific analysis is provided in the text [14][20][26] **V. Market Outlook** The analysis of coke and coking coal is the same as the core viewpoints, emphasizing the supply, demand, inventory situation and market trends of coke and coking coal [34][35]

Core Insights - The coke sector experienced a slight increase of 0.03% on September 29, with Antai Group leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3862.53, up 0.9%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13479.43, up 2.05% [1] Sector Performance - Antai Group (600408) closed at 2.23, with a rise of 1.36% and a trading volume of 247,000 shares, amounting to over 54.42 million yuan [1] - Yunwei Co. (600725) closed at 3.42, up 0.59%, with a trading volume of 133,400 shares and a turnover of 45.18 million yuan [1] - Baotailong (601011) closed at 2.88, up 0.35%, with a trading volume of 476,600 shares and a turnover of 135 million yuan [1] - Meijin Energy (000723) closed at 4.71, up 0.21%, with a trading volume of 565,100 shares and a turnover of 264 million yuan [1] - Yunmei Energy (600792) remained unchanged at 3.73, with a trading volume of 137,000 shares and a turnover of 50.64 million yuan [1] - Shaanxi Heimei (601015) remained unchanged at 3.48, with a trading volume of 199,900 shares and a turnover of 68.82 million yuan [1] - Shanxi Coking Coal (600740) closed at 3.89, down 1.02%, with a trading volume of 210,900 shares and a turnover of 81.56 million yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The coke sector saw a net outflow of 50.21 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 45.43 million yuan [1] - Antai Group had a net inflow of 5.56 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 5.92 million yuan from retail investors [2] - Baotailong experienced a net inflow of 2.25 million yuan from institutional investors, with retail investors contributing a net inflow of 1.52 million yuan [2] - Yunwei Co. had a net outflow of 0.87 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 1.10 million yuan [2] - Yunmei Energy faced a significant net outflow of 5.91 million yuan from institutional investors, but retail investors had a net inflow of 4.77 million yuan [2] - Shaanxi Heimei saw a net outflow of 9.28 million yuan from institutional investors, with retail investors contributing a net inflow of 7.41 million yuan [2] - Shanxi Coking Coal had a net outflow of 9.98 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 2.88 million yuan [2] - Meijin Energy experienced a substantial net outflow of 31.99 million yuan from institutional investors, but retail investors had a net inflow of 33.67 million yuan [2]

Core Viewpoint - The coking coal sector experienced a slight increase of 0.42% on September 26, with Antai Group leading the gains, while the overall market indices, Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component, saw declines of 0.65% and 1.76% respectively [1] Coking Coal Sector Performance - The closing prices and performance of key stocks in the coking coal sector are as follows: - Antai Group (600408): Closed at 2.20, up 1.38% with a trading volume of 266,500 shares and a turnover of 58.6454 million yuan - Baotailong (601011): Closed at 2.87, up 1.06% with a trading volume of 587,800 shares and a turnover of 170 million yuan - Meijin Energy (000723): Closed at 4.70, up 0.64% with a trading volume of 668,800 shares and a turnover of 316 million yuan - Yunwei Co. (600725): Closed at 3.40, up 0.29% with a trading volume of 108,400 shares and a turnover of 36.8709 million yuan - Yunmei Energy (600792): Closed at 3.73, up 0.27% with a trading volume of 136,800 shares and a turnover of 51.4452 million yuan - Shanxi Coking (600740): Closed at 3.93, unchanged with a trading volume of 187,900 shares and a turnover of 74.044 million yuan - Shaanxi Black Cat (601015): Closed at 3.48, down 0.29% with a trading volume of 207,100 shares and a turnover of 72.667 million yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The coking coal sector saw a net inflow of 70.5909 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 69.4229 million yuan [1] - The detailed capital flow for key stocks is as follows: - Meijin Energy (000723): Net inflow of 59.5783 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 33.6498 million yuan from retail investors - Baotailong (601011): Net inflow of 17.2837 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 35.6812 million yuan from retail investors - Yunmei Energy (600792): Net inflow of 2.1718 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 2.9701 million yuan from retail investors - Shanxi Coking (600740): Net inflow of 0.9660 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net inflow of 0.6218 million yuan from retail investors - Antai Group (600408): Net inflow of 0.7760 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 2.3517 million yuan from retail investors - Yunwei Co. (600725): Net outflow of 1.3976 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net inflow of 0.4285 million yuan from retail investors - Shaanxi Black Cat (601015): Net outflow of 8.7873 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net inflow of 4.1795 million yuan from retail investors [2]

Core Viewpoint - Meijin Energy's stock price has shown fluctuations with a year-to-date increase of 5.76%, while recent trading periods indicate slight declines, suggesting a mixed performance in the market [1][2]. Company Overview - Meijin Energy, established on January 8, 1997, and listed on May 15, 1997, is located in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. The company primarily engages in the production and sales of coal, coke, natural gas, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, with 97.45% of its revenue coming from coal and coke products [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Meijin Energy reported an operating income of 8.245 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.46%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was -674 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 1.29% compared to the previous period [2]. - Cumulatively, Meijin Energy has distributed 1.976 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with no dividends paid in the last three years [3]. Shareholder Structure - As of June 30, 2025, Meijin Energy had 248,700 shareholders, a decrease of 5.77% from the previous period. The average number of tradable shares per shareholder increased by 6.12% to 17,679 shares [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include significant institutional investors, with notable increases in holdings from the Guotai Zhongzheng Coal ETF and the Southern Zhongzheng 500 ETF [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report comprehensively analyzes various sectors in the financial and commodity futures markets, including financial derivatives (such as stock index futures, treasury bond futures), precious metals, container shipping indices, and multiple commodity futures (such as non - ferrous metals, black metals, agricultural products, energy chemicals). It provides market conditions, news, and operation suggestions for each sector, with a view to guiding investors to make decisions based on the current market situation and future trends [1]. Summary by Directory Financial Derivatives Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: TMT led the market, with most stock index futures rising. The basis of the four major stock index futures contracts was deeply discounted. The market was affected by domestic and overseas news, and the trading volume of the A - share market increased slightly. It is recommended to sell put options on MO2511 when the index pulls back [2][3][4]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: MLF was incrementally renewed, and treasury bond futures generally showed an oscillating trend. The central bank's monetary policy showed a moderately loose orientation, but the improvement of inter - bank market liquidity was limited. It is recommended to conduct range operations and pay attention to fast - in and fast - out, and also participate in the basis narrowing strategy of the TL contract [5][7][8]. Precious Metals - **Gold and Silver**: The US government faced a shutdown risk, and the economy and inflation were relatively resilient. Silver reached a new high due to its industrial attributes. Gold maintained a high - level oscillation. In the future, the Fed's policy path will suppress the US dollar index, and the political situation in Europe and the United States will increase the demand for precious metals as a hedge. It is recommended to buy on dips or buy out - of - the - money call options for gold, and maintain a bullish view on silver [9][12][13]. Container Shipping Index (European Line) - The spot freight rates of shipping companies were provided, and the SCFIS European line index declined. The futures price rose, and CMA raised its November price. It is recommended to go long on the December and February contracts [14][15]. Commodity Futures Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Grasberg mine disturbances increased supply concerns, and copper prices remained high. The macro - market was affected by the Fed's interest rate cut, and the supply side was affected by the mine accident. Although the short - term demand was suppressed, the long - term supply - demand contradiction supported the price. It is recommended to hold long positions [16][17][20]. - **Alumina**: The market was in a situation of high supply, high inventory, and weak demand. The price was under pressure, but the cost support limited the downward space. It is recommended to pay attention to the cost - profit change and Guinea's policy [20][21][23]. - **Aluminum**: The social inventory showed a turning point, and the fundamentals improved marginally under the support of the peak season effect and stocking demand. The aluminum price was expected to oscillate at a high level after a pullback [24][25][26]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The disk oscillated, and the pre - holiday stocking demand supported the spot price. The supply was tight, the cost was high, and the demand recovered moderately. It is recommended to consider arbitrage operations [26][27][28]. - **Zinc**: The social inventory decreased during the peak season, and the price was expected to oscillate. The supply was loose, and the demand showed differentiation at home and abroad [29][30][32]. - **Tin**: The import of tin ore remained low in August, and the supply supported the price. The demand was weak, and the market was in a tight - balance situation. It is recommended to pay attention to the import situation of tin ore from Myanmar [32][33][35]. - **Nickel**: The non - ferrous metal sector boosted the intraday market, and the fundamentals changed little. The supply was high, and the demand was stable in some sectors and weak in others. The price was expected to oscillate within a range [36][37][38]. - **Stainless Steel**: The disk oscillated and rose slightly. The raw material prices were firm, and the cost provided support. The supply increased, and the demand improvement was not obvious. It is recommended to pay attention to the steel mill's dynamics and inventory digestion [39][40][41]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The sector sentiment drove the disk to strengthen slightly, and the fundamentals were in a tight - balance during the peak season. The supply increased marginally, the demand was optimistic, and the inventory decreased. It is recommended to expect the price to oscillate within a range [42][43][44]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Steel exports supported the black metal valuation, and the steel price continued to oscillate. The cost had support, the supply was at a high level, and the demand showed seasonal fluctuations. It is recommended to go long with a light position and pay attention to the seasonal recovery of demand [46][47]. - **Iron Ore**: The supply and demand of iron ore showed a slight improvement, but it was still insufficient in the peak season. The supply was affected by shipping and arrival, and the demand was supported by high - level hot metal production. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract at low prices and conduct arbitrage operations [48][50]. - **Coking Coal**: The coking coal market was strong, and the downstream replenishment demand supported the price. The supply increased as mines resumed production, and the demand recovered with the increase in hot metal production. It is recommended to go short on the 2601 contract at high prices and conduct arbitrage operations [51][53][54]. - **Coke**: The main coke enterprises started to raise prices, and the price increase space might be limited. The supply decreased due to cost pressure, and the demand was supported by the increase in hot metal production. It is recommended to go short on the 2601 contract at high prices and conduct arbitrage operations [55][56]. Agricultural Products - **Meal**: Argentina restarted the export tax, but China had purchased many ships of Argentine soybeans. The domestic soybean meal supply was abundant, and the near - month price was under pressure. The 1 - 5 spread might continue to weaken [57][58][60].

Core Viewpoint - The recent fluctuations in coking coal futures indicate a potential rebound in coking prices, driven by supply constraints and steady downstream demand, despite some steel mills experiencing profit declines [6] Supply - As of September 25, the average daily coking coal production from independent coking plants was 663,000 tons, a week-on-week decrease of 4,000 tons [3] - The total coking coal production from 247 steel mills was 464,000 tons per day, also down by 2,000 tons week-on-week, leading to a total production of 1,128,000 tons per day, a decrease of 6,000 tons week-on-week [3] Demand - The average daily pig iron production was 2,423,600 tons, an increase of 13,400 tons week-on-week [4] - The blast furnace operating rate was 84.45%, up by 0.47% week-on-week, while the capacity utilization rate for pig iron production was 90.86%, an increase of 0.50% week-on-week [4] - The profitability rate for steel mills was 58.01%, down by 0.86% week-on-week [4] Inventory - As of September 25, the total coking coal inventory was 9.816 million tons, an increase of 97,000 tons week-on-week [5] - Independent coking enterprises held 630,000 tons of coking coal inventory, a decrease of 34,000 tons week-on-week, while the inventory at 247 steel mills was 6.613 million tons, an increase of 166,000 tons week-on-week [5] - Port inventory stood at 2.573 million tons, down by 35,000 tons week-on-week [5] Price Trends - As of September 25, the main coking coal futures contract (2601) rose by 30.0 (+1.73%) to 1,760.0, while the far-month contract (2605) increased by 29.0 (+1.55%) to 1,900.0 [1] - The price of premium wet quenching metallurgical coke in Lüliang was reported at 1,240 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, while the trade price in Rizhao was 1,490 yuan/ton, an increase of 40 yuan [1][6] Market Outlook - The recent price adjustments by major steel mills, with a cumulative reduction of 50/55 yuan/ton, have led to expectations of a gradual rebound in coking coal prices, potentially allowing for 2-3 rounds of price increases [6] - The steel industry is under pressure to control production capacity and reduce pollution, with a focus on the actual implementation of these measures in Shanxi province [6] - The market is advised to monitor the fluctuations in the steel market and the fulfillment of seasonal demand expectations during September and October [6]