Core Insights - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories shows a mixed trend, with 25 products experiencing price increases, 23 seeing declines, and 2 remaining stable in mid-September 2025 compared to early September 2025 [2][3]. Group 1: Price Changes in Key Categories - In the black metal category, notable price increases include rebar at 3,184.1 CNY per ton (up 0.3%), wire rod at 3,317.6 CNY per ton (up 0.4%), and hot-rolled ordinary plate at 3,428.8 CNY per ton (up 0.6%) [4]. - In the non-ferrous metal category, electrolytic copper rose to 80,550.7 CNY per ton (up 0.7%), while aluminum ingots increased to 20,894.3 CNY per ton (up 1.0%) [4]. - Chemical products showed mixed results, with sulfuric acid dropping to 685.0 CNY per ton (down 4.4%) and methanol rising to 2,258.5 CNY per ton (up 1.6%) [4]. Group 2: Energy and Coal Prices - In the petroleum and natural gas sector, liquefied natural gas (LNG) decreased to 3,863.8 CNY per ton (down 1.6%), while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) slightly increased to 4,507.7 CNY per ton (up 0.1%) [4]. - Coal prices showed a slight increase, with anthracite coal at 869.1 CNY per ton (up 2.4%) and ordinary mixed coal at 529.3 CNY per ton (up 0.5%) [4]. Group 3: Agricultural and Forestry Products - In agricultural products, yellow corn rose to 2,304.0 CNY per ton (up 0.2%), while cotton prices fell to 14,654.3 CNY per ton (down 0.4%) [5]. - The price of natural rubber decreased to 14,872.6 CNY per ton (down 0.9%), while the price of corrugated paper increased to 2,780.7 CNY per ton (up 1.2%) [5].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The report covers multiple commodities in the black series, including iron ore, rebar, hot - rolled coil, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, coking coal, and logs. All are expected to experience wide - range fluctuations or repeated oscillations, with trend intensities all at 0, indicating a neutral outlook [2][4][7][11][15][17]. 3. Summary by Commodity Iron Ore - **Price and Position Data**: The futures closed at 802.5 yuan/ton, down 6 yuan (-0.74%). The position decreased by 15,454 hands. Spot prices of various types of iron ore remained unchanged. The basis increased by 6 yuan [4]. - **News**: On September 17, the US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% - 4.25% [4]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - **Price and Position Data**: RB2601 futures closed at 3,155 yuan/ton, down 32 yuan (-1.00%); HC2601 closed at 3,340 yuan/ton, down 45 yuan (-1.33%). Rebar position increased by 20,270 hands, while hot - rolled coil decreased by 15,676 hands. Spot prices generally declined [7]. - **News**: In the September 18 steel weekly data, rebar production decreased by 5.48 tons, hot - rolled coil increased by 1.35 tons. Rebar inventory decreased by 3.58 tons, hot - rolled coil increased by 4.67 tons. In August 2025, national crude steel production was 7737 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 0.7% [8][9]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Price and Position Data**: The prices of different contracts of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese showed small changes. The basis and spread also had corresponding fluctuations [11]. - **News**: On September 23, the prices of 72 and 75 ferrosilicon in different regions changed, and the prices of 6517 silicomanganese in the north and south also changed. Zhongtian Iron and Steel's ferrosilicon purchase price dropped by 50 yuan/ton [11]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Price and Position Data**: JM2601 futures closed at 1217.5 yuan/ton, unchanged; J2601 closed at 1717.5 yuan/ton, down 0.5 yuan. Spot prices of coking coal and coke had some changes, and the basis and spread also fluctuated [15]. - **News**: On September 17, the US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% - 4.25% [15]. Logs - **Price and Position Data**: The prices and trading volumes of different log contracts showed different degrees of change, and the spot prices of various types of logs were mostly stable [18]. - **News**: On September 17, the US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% - 4.25% [20].

Monetary Policy - The central bank emphasizes a supportive monetary policy stance, implementing moderate easing without immediate adjustments to short-term policies [1] - As of the end of August, various long-term funds held approximately 21.4 trillion yuan in A-share market, reflecting a 32% increase compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] - The LPR remained unchanged in September, while the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts have influenced market risk appetite positively [1] Key Commodities Oil - Oil prices are under pressure due to recent weather impacts in Malaysia, with palm oil production expected to decrease by 8.05% for the period of September 1-15, 2025 [2][27] - Exports of Malaysian palm oil are projected to decline by 24.7% during the same period, contributing to the bearish sentiment in the oil sector [2][27] Gold - Following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates by 25 basis points, gold prices have rebounded, reaching new highs [3][18] - Strong retail sales data from the U.S. and ongoing expectations for further rate cuts have sustained bullish sentiment in the gold market [3][18] Stock Indices - U.S. stock indices have risen, with significant trading volumes, indicating a phase of consolidation after prolonged gains [4][10] - The financing balance decreased by 4.15 billion yuan to 23.816 trillion yuan, reflecting a divergence in market sentiment [4][10] Domestic News - The implementation of the "9.24" policy package has strengthened the foundation for stability in China's capital markets, with significant increases in trading volumes and new account openings [6] - As of September 18, the financing and securities balance reached 24.024 trillion yuan, with daily trading volumes in the A-share market exceeding 3 trillion yuan multiple times this year [6] Industry News - The State Council is prioritizing the establishment of national standards for pre-prepared dishes, aiming to enhance consumer rights and choices [8] Shipping Index - The European shipping index has shown fluctuations, with current freight rates declining significantly, indicating a competitive pricing environment among shipping companies [30]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Views - The report analyzes multiple commodities in the black series, including iron ore, rebar, hot - rolled coils, ferrosilicon, silicomanganese, coke, coking coal, and logs, and concludes that iron ore, coke, and coking coal are expected to have repeated expectations and wide - range oscillations; rebar, hot - rolled coils, ferrosilicon, and silicomanganese are in wide - range oscillations; ferrosilicon and silicomanganese fluctuate around the cost line with wide - range oscillations; logs are in repeated oscillations [2]. 3. Summaries by Commodity Iron Ore - **Price and Position Data**: The futures price of iron ore contract 12601 is 807.5 yuan/ton, up 7.5 yuan or 0.94% from the previous day, with a position of 574,521 hands, an increase of 40,992 hands. The prices of imported and domestic iron ore in the spot market generally rose slightly. The basis for contract 12601 against Super Special ore increased by 2.4 yuan to 134.3 yuan [4]. - **News**: On September 17, the US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% - 4.25% [4]. - **Trend Strength**: The trend strength of iron ore is 0, indicating a neutral view [4]. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coils - **Price and Position Data**: The futures price of rebar contract RB2601 is 3,172 yuan/ton, up 23 yuan or 0.73%, with a trading volume of 1,250,591 hands and a position of 1,970,510 hands, a decrease of 29,174 hands. The futures price of hot - rolled coil contract HC2601 is 3,374 yuan/ton, up 6 yuan or 0.18%, with a trading volume of 459,672 hands and a position of 1,413,153 hands, an increase of 829 hands. The spot prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils in various regions showed different degrees of increase or decrease [7]. - **News**: On September 18, the weekly data from Steel Union showed that in terms of production, rebar production decreased by 5.48 tons, hot - rolled coil production increased by 1.35 tons, and the total production of five major varieties decreased by 1.78 tons; in terms of total inventory, rebar inventory decreased by 3.58 tons, hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 4.67 tons, and the total inventory of five major varieties increased by 5.13 tons; in terms of apparent demand, rebar demand increased by 11.96 tons, hot - rolled coil demand decreased by 4.34 tons, and the total demand of five major varieties increased by 7 tons. In August 2025, the national crude steel production was 77.37 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 0.7% [8]. - **Trend Strength**: The trend strength of rebar and hot - rolled coils is 0, indicating a neutral view [9]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Price and Position Data**: The futures price of ferrosilicon contract 2511 is 5,736 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; the futures price of contract 2601 is 5,736 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan. The futures price of silicomanganese contract 2511 is 5,930 yuan/ton, down 18 yuan; the futures price of contract 2601 is 5,964 yuan/ton, down 6 yuan. The spot prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese in Inner Mongolia are 5,350 yuan/ton and 5,730 yuan/ton respectively [11]. - **News**: On September 19, the prices of 72 and 75 ferrosilicon in different regions changed, and the prices of silicon - manganese 6517 in the north and south were reported. As of September 19, the total manganese ore inventory decreased by 241,500 tons [11]. - **Trend Strength**: The trend strength of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese is 0, indicating a neutral view [13]. Coke and Coking Coal - **Price and Position Data**: The futures price of coking coal contract JM2601 is 1,232 yuan/ton, up 28.5 yuan or 2.4%, with a trading volume of 1,078,119 hands and a position of 723,291 hands, a decrease of 1,081 hands. The futures price of coke contract J2601 is 1,738.5 yuan/ton, up 29.5 yuan or 1.7%, with a trading volume of 23,627 hands and a position of 45,788 hands, a decrease of 644 hands. The spot prices of coking coal and coke in some regions remained stable, while some changed slightly [15]. - **News**: On September 17, the US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% - 4.25% [15]. - **Trend Strength**: The trend strength of coke and coking coal is 0, indicating a neutral view [16]. Logs - **Price and Position Data**: For the 2511 contract, the closing price is 802 yuan, up 0.4% from the previous day and 0.1% week - on - week; the trading volume is 5,117 hands, a decrease of 18.9% from the previous day and 43% week - on - week; the position is 13,421 hands, a decrease of 2.1% from the previous day and 15% week - on - week. The prices of different types of logs in the spot market in Shandong and Jiangsu remained mostly stable [18]. - **News**: On September 17, the US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00% - 4.25% [20]. - **Trend Strength**: The trend strength of logs is 0, indicating a neutral view [20].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Rebar: ★☆☆ (One star represents a bullish/bearish bias, with a driving force for price increase/decrease, but limited operability on the trading floor) [1] - Hot-rolled coil: ☆☆☆ (White stars indicate a relatively balanced short-term bullish/bearish trend, poor operability on the trading floor, and it's advisable to wait and see) [1] - Iron ore: ☆☆☆ (Same as above) [1] - Coke: ★☆★ (One star represents a bullish/bearish bias, with a driving force for price increase/decrease, but limited operability on the trading floor) [1] - Coking coal: ★☆☆ (Same as above) [1] - Silicon manganese: ★★☆ (Two stars represent a clear bullish/bearish stance, with an obvious upward/downward trend and the market trend is emerging on the trading floor) [1] - Silicon iron: ★☆★ (Same as above) [1] Core Viewpoints - The overall domestic demand for steel is weak, but exports remain high. After the Fed's interest rate cut, market optimism has cooled. The steel trading floor has support below, and attention should be paid to the improvement of building material demand in the peak season. Iron ore is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term. Coke and coking coal prices are affected by cost expectations and "anti-involution," and it's advisable to consider buying on dips. Silicon manganese and silicon iron prices follow the rebound of the black series, but their highs are restricted by fundamentals [1][2][3][5][6][7] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel - Today's trading floor declined. Rebar demand improved, production continued to fall, and inventory decreased slightly. Hot-rolled coil demand declined, production increased, and inventory accumulated again. High iron water restricts further production resumption space, and attention should be paid to environmental protection restrictions. Domestic demand is weak, and exports remain high. After the Fed's interest rate cut, the market is less optimistic, but the trading floor has support [1] Iron Ore - Today's trading floor fluctuated. Supply is at a high level, with a slight decline in domestic arrivals. Port inventory is stable, and there is no significant pressure to accumulate inventory. Terminal demand is weak, but high iron water production and pre-holiday restocking needs support demand. The market expects macro policies, and "anti-involution" affects the trading floor. It is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term [2] Coke - The price declined during the day. There is still an expectation of a third round of price cuts, but due to low profits, some coking plants proposed a first-round price increase. Inventory is increasing, and traders' purchasing intention is average. Cost expectations and "anti-involution" affect prices, and it's advisable to consider buying on dips [3] Coking Coal - The price declined during the day. High expectations of overproduction checks and "anti-involution" make the price relatively strong. Mine production increased slightly, spot auction transactions weakened, and terminal inventory decreased slightly. Total inventory increased, and short-term production disruptions had little impact on inventory. It's advisable to consider buying on dips [5] Silicon Manganese - The price oscillated strongly during the day. Iron water production recovered rapidly, and production increased to a high level. Inventory did not accumulate, and both futures and spot demand were good. Manganese ore prices increased slightly, and inventory accumulated slowly. The price follows the rebound of the black series, but the high is restricted by fundamentals [6] Silicon Iron - The price oscillated strongly during the day. Iron water production recovered rapidly, and export demand remained stable. Metal magnesium production declined slightly, and overall demand was okay. Supply recovered to a high level, and inventory decreased slightly. The price follows the rebound of the black series, but the high is restricted by fundamentals [7]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core View of the Report - Today, the black sector declined slightly, and spot trading was generally weak. This week, the production of the five major steel products showed differentiation. Affected by losses, EAF steel production decreased, and long - process production lines also shifted production. Rebar production decreased significantly, while other products continued to increase production. Currently, it is still the off - season for steel demand, and the demand recovery is average. The reduction in rebar production has led to an overall inventory decline, while other products have seen an overall inventory increase. Based on the performance in the two weeks after the military parade, the steel demand trend is in line with the seasonality. It is expected that the hot metal output will remain high this week, but as the weather gradually cools down, steel demand may show some improvement next week, and steel may enter an inventory inflection point. Recently, there have been many market news, and combined with the previous decline of the black sector, the valuation is low. With the arrival of the peak season, steel demand will continue to improve. Considering the pre - National Day restocking, there is support for the black sector. If the downstream demand recovers more than expected from late September to October, steel prices may rise further. In addition, the content of the "15th Five - Year Plan" will also affect the market fluctuations. Therefore, it is expected that steel prices will maintain a slightly stronger oscillatory trend in the short term. Subsequently, it is necessary to pay attention to the peak - season demand, coal mine safety inspections, overseas tariffs, and domestic macro and industrial policies [8] Group 3: Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Part 1: Market Information - **Rebar Futures**: RB05 decreased by 33 yuan/ton to 3204 yuan/ton, RB10 decreased by 20 yuan/ton to 3054 yuan/ton, and RB01 decreased by 21 yuan/ton to 3147 yuan/ton. The 05 - contract rebar disk profit decreased by 19 yuan to - 104 yuan, the 10 - contract decreased by 10 yuan to - 243 yuan, and the 01 - contract decreased by 2 yuan to - 134 yuan [3] - **Rebar Spot**: The prices of Shanghai Zhongtian, Nanjing Xicheng, and Tangshan Tanggang decreased by 20 yuan, 10 yuan, and 10 yuan respectively, while Shandong Shiheng increased by 20 yuan. The profit of rebar in different regions decreased, with Shandong's profit dropping by 107 yuan to - 492 yuan [3] - **Hot - Rolled Coil Futures**: HC05 decreased by 32 yuan/ton to 3367 yuan/ton, HC10 decreased by 27 yuan/ton to 3397 yuan/ton, and HC01 decreased by 36 yuan/ton to 3354 yuan/ton. The 05 - contract hot - rolled coil disk profit decreased by 18 yuan, the 10 - contract decreased by 17 yuan, and the 01 - contract decreased by 17 yuan [3] - **Hot - Rolled Coil Spot**: The prices of Tianjin Hegang, Lecong Rigang, and Shanghai Angang remained unchanged. The profit of hot - rolled coils in different regions showed some changes, with Tianjin's profit increasing by 8 yuan to - 207 yuan and East China's profit increasing by 7 yuan to - 71 yuan [3] Part 2: Market Judgement - **Related Prices**: The spot price of Shanghai Zhongtian rebar is 3210 yuan (- 20), Beijing Jingye is 3170 yuan (- 20), Shanghai Angang hot - rolled coil is 3420 yuan (-), and Tianjin Hegang hot - rolled coil is 3340 yuan (-) [7] - **Trading Strategies** - Unilateral: Maintain a slightly stronger oscillatory trend, and consider going long with a light position on dips [9] - Arbitrage: Hold the 1 - 5 positive spread and short the hot - rolled coil to rebar spread [9] - Options: Buy out - of - the - money options of RB01 [9] - **Important Information** - As of September 16, the capital availability rate of sample construction sites was 59.39%, a week - on - week increase of 0.15 percentage points. The rate for non - housing projects increased by 0.18 percentage points to 61.21%, while that for housing projects decreased by 0.17 percentage points to 50.58% [9] - This week, the small - sample rebar output was 206.45 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 5.48 million tons, and the apparent consumption was estimated at 210.03 million tons (a lunar year - on - year decrease of 17.8%), a week - on - week increase of 11.96 million tons. The total inventory decreased by 3.58 million tons. The hot - rolled coil output was 326.49 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.35 million tons, and the apparent consumption was estimated at 321.82 million tons (a lunar year - on - year increase of 1.08%), a week - on - week decrease of 4.34 million tons. The total inventory increased by 4.67 million tons. The total output of the five major steel products decreased by 1.78 million tons, the factory inventory decreased by 1.14 million tons, the social inventory increased by 6.27 million tons, and the total inventory increased by 5.13 million tons [11] Part 3: Related Attachments - The report provides multiple charts, including those related to rebar and hot - rolled coil prices, basis, spreads, disk profits, cash profits, and cost differences, with data sources from Galaxy Futures, Mysteel, and Wind [14]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Report Core View - No clear core view is presented in the provided content. The report mainly offers data on iron ore futures and spot markets on September 18, 2025. 3. Key Points from the Report Futures Prices - DCE01 was at 800.0, down 4.5 from the previous day; DCE05 was at 778.5, down 4.0; DCE09 was at 759.0, down 4.5 [2]. - The spread I01 - I05 was 21.5, down 0.5; I05 - I09 was 19.5, up 0.5; I09 - I01 was -41.0, unchanged [2]. Spot Prices - PB powder (60.8%) was at 783, down 2; Newman powder was at 793, unchanged; Mac powder was at 784, down 1; etc. [2]. - The optimal deliverable was Roy Hill powder at 847, with a 01 - contract basis of 35, 05 - contract basis of 57, and 09 - contract basis of 76 [2]. Spot Price Spreads - The spread between Carajás fines and PB powder was 131, unchanged; Newman powder - Jinbuba powder was 26, up 1; etc. [2]. Import Profits - Carajás fines had an import profit of 4, up 4; Newman powder had an import profit of 0, up 4; PB powder had an import profit of -2, up 1; etc. [2]. Index Prices - The Platts 62% iron ore price was 105.6, down 0.3; Platts 65% was 122.1, down 0.6; Platts 58% was 93.7, down 0.1 [2]. 内外盘美金价差 - The spread between SGX main contract and DCE01 was 7.1, down 0.6; SGX main - DCE05 was 9.8, down 0.5; SGX main - DCE09 was 12.2, down 0.6 [2].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The steel market is expected to experience narrow - range consolidation. The output of building materials has slightly declined, inventory accumulation has slowed down, and apparent demand has slightly increased. However, the significant year - on - year increase in rebar output in August has a certain negative impact on market sentiment [1]. - The iron ore market is expected to show a narrow - range oscillation. Supply is increasing, demand is rising after production resumption, and inventories at ports and steel mills are increasing. The market is in a state of long - short interweaving [1]. - The coking coal and coke markets are expected to have wide - range oscillations. For coking coal, supply is gradually recovering but still slightly tight, and downstream procurement has increased. For coke, production at coke enterprises is stable, and demand from steel mills is maintained, but steel mill inventories are at a medium - high level [1]. - The manganese silicon and silicon iron markets are expected to be oscillating with a slightly upward trend. Their supply is at a high level, demand is limited, and inventories are accumulating. They mainly follow the fluctuations of the black sector [1][3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views | Variety | Price Change | Supply and Demand Situation | Market Outlook | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Steel | The closing price of rebar 2601 contract was 3168 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan/ton (0.06%) from the previous trading day, with an increase of 0.71 million lots in positions. Spot prices were basically stable, and trading volume declined. National building material output decreased by 3.18 million tons to 405.92 million tons, social inventory increased by 10.06 million tons to 662.27 million tons, factory inventory decreased by 2.89 million tons to 314.15 million tons, and apparent demand increased by 5.7 million tons to 243.78 million tons [1]. | Building material output slightly declined, inventory accumulation slowed down, and apparent demand slightly increased. In August, China's rebar output was 15.412 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 23.6%; the cumulative output from January to August was 128.678 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.3% [1]. | Narrow - range consolidation [1]. | | Iron Ore | The closing price of the main iron ore futures contract i2601 was 804.5 yuan/ton, up 1 yuan/ton (0.12%) from the previous trading day, with a trading volume of 250,000 lots and an increase of 2,000 lots in positions. Port spot prices of mainstream varieties declined [1]. | Australian shipments increased, Brazilian shipments rebounded from the bottom, and shipments from other countries increased. After production resumption following restrictions, pig iron output increased to 2.4055 million tons. The profitability rate of steel mills continued to decline. The inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports increased by 304,000 tons, and steel mill inventories increased by 530,000 tons [1]. | Narrow - range oscillation [1]. | | Coking Coal | The closing price of the coking coal 2601 contract was 1233 yuan/ton, down 7.5 yuan/ton (0.6%), with a decrease of 3070 lots in positions. Spot prices in some areas increased [1]. | Supply at production areas was gradually recovering but still slightly tight. Recently, the prices of finished products slightly increased, and market sentiment improved slightly. Some downstream coke enterprises replenished inventory due to low inventory levels [1]. | Wide - range oscillation [1]. | | Coke | The closing price of the coke 2601 contract was 1734.5 yuan/ton, down 0.5 yuan/ton (0.03%), with a decrease of 365 lots in positions. Port spot prices were stable [1]. | Coke enterprises' production was stable, and shipments were smooth. Some coke enterprises' in - factory inventories continued to increase, but overall coke inventory was still at a low level. Downstream steel mills continued to resume production, and pig iron output continued to rise, maintaining rigid demand for coke. Currently, most steel mill coke inventories were at medium - high levels, and the procurement strategy was mainly on - demand [1]. | Wide - range oscillation [1]. | | Manganese Silicon | The manganese silicon futures price oscillated strongly. The main contract was reported at 5990 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 0.47%, and the positions of the main contract decreased by 8872 lots to 326,800 lots. Market prices in various regions were 5700 - 5850 yuan/ton [1]. | In the short term, supply remained at a high level and was difficult to significantly decrease. The final price of the mainstream steel tender had not been determined, indicating some differences between upstream and downstream. The demand of sample steel mills for manganese silicon decreased for two consecutive weeks on a week - on - week basis, and demand - side support was limited. The inventory level of sample enterprises was gradually accumulating, increasing for two consecutive weeks on a week - on - week basis [1]. | Oscillation with a slightly upward trend [1]. | | Silicon Iron | The silicon iron futures price oscillated strongly. The main contract was reported at 5766 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 0.24%, and the positions of the main contract decreased by 4542 lots to 207,900 lots. Aggregate prices in various regions were about 5350 - 5400 yuan/ton, and prices in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia decreased by 50 yuan/ton compared with the previous day [3]. | Silicon iron weekly output remained at a relatively high level and was difficult to significantly decrease in the short term. The quantity of the mainstream steel tender increased while the price decreased, and other steel tenders were ongoing. In terms of data, the actual consumption of downstream steel mills was limited, and demand - side driving force was not strong. The inventory of 60 silicon iron sample enterprises reached a new high in the same period in recent years [3]. | Oscillation with a slightly upward trend [3]. | 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring The report provides data on contract spreads, basis, and spot prices of various varieties, as well as profit data such as the profit of the rebar futures market, long - process profit, and short - process profit, along with data on cross - variety spreads [4]. 3.3 Chart Analysis - **Main Contract Prices**: It shows the historical closing prices of the main contracts of rebar, hot - rolled coils, iron ore, coke, coking coal, manganese silicon, and silicon iron from 2020 to 2025 [6][7][8][9][11][15]. - **Main Contract Basis**: It presents the historical basis data of rebar, hot - rolled coils, iron ore, coke, coking coal, manganese silicon, and silicon iron [17][20][23][25]. - **Inter - period Contract Spreads**: It shows the historical spreads of rebar, hot - rolled coils, iron ore, coke, coking coal, manganese silicon, and silicon iron contracts [28][32][33][35][37][39][41]. - **Cross - variety Contract Spreads**: It presents the historical spreads of the main contract hot - rolled coil - rebar spread, rebar - iron ore ratio, rebar - coke ratio, coke - iron ore ratio, coking coal - coke ratio, and double - silicon spread [43][45][47]. - **Rebar Profit**: It shows the historical profit data of the rebar futures market, long - process calculation profit, and short - process calculation profit [48][52]. 3.4 Black Research Team Member Introduction The black research team of Everbright Futures includes members such as Qiu Yuecheng, Zhang Xiaojin, Liu Xi, and Zhang Chunjie, each with rich industry experience and professional qualifications [54][55].

Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market trends and strategic outlook for the black metal industry in China from 2025 to 2031 [1] Price Trends - As of late August 2025, the market price for hot-rolled ordinary plate coils (4.75—11.5mm, Q235) is 3444.9 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.9% but a month-on-month decrease of 1.07% [1] - The highest recorded price in the past five years for the same product was 5820.2 yuan per ton in late August 2021 [1]

Group 1: Report Overview - Report title: "Black Metal Research Report" and "Black Metal Daily - Ferroalloy Daily" [1][2] - Date: September 17, 2025 [2] - Researcher: Zhou Tao [3] Group 2: Market Information Futures - SF主力合约: closed at 5766, up 66 for the day and 138 for the week, with a trading volume of 165,669 (down 45,267) and an open interest of 212,449 (down 4,542) [4] - SM主力合约: closed at 5990, up 46 for the day and 136 for the week, with a trading volume of 169,284 (down 50,960) and an open interest of 326,849 (down 8,872) [4] Spot - Silicon - iron: prices in some regions decreased by 30 - 50 yuan/ton on September 17, e.g., 72%FeSi in Inner Mongolia was 5450 yuan/ton (down 50 for the day, up 40 for the week) [4] - Manganese - silicon: prices in some regions decreased by 20 yuan/ton on September 17, e.g., silicon - manganese 6517 in Inner Mongolia was 5730 yuan/ton (unchanged for the day, up 50 for the week) [4] Basis/Spread - Silicon - iron: Inner Mongolia - main contract basis was - 316 (down 116 for the day, down 98 for the week) [4] - Manganese - silicon: Inner Mongolia - main contract basis was - 260 (down 46 for the day, down 86 for the week) [4] - SF - SM spread was - 224 (up 20 for the day, up 2 for the week) [4] Raw Materials - Manganese ore (Tianjin): Australian lump was 40 yuan/ton degree (unchanged for the day, up 0.2 for the week) [4] - Semi - carbonated South African ore was 34.3 yuan/ton degree (unchanged for the day, up 0.3 for the week) [4] - Gabon lump was 40 yuan/ton degree (unchanged for the day, up 0.2 for the week) [4] - Blue charcoal small pieces: in Shaanxi, it was 660 yuan/ton (unchanged for the day, up 10 for the week) [4] Group 3: Market Judgment Trading Strategy - Unilateral: With a warm macro - sentiment, prices are short - term strong, but the pressure of high supply remains, so the target should not be set too high [6] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [6] - Options: Sell a straddle option combination [6] Silicon - iron - On September 17, spot prices were stable to weak, with some regions seeing a 30 - 50 yuan/ton drop. Supply decreased slightly but remained high. Demand data was average, increasing expectations of domestic stimulus policies after the Fed's potential rate cut. Market sentiment was boosted by Sino - US trade talks. It rebounded but faced high - supply pressure [5] Manganese - silicon - On September 17, manganese ore spot prices were stable, and manganese - silicon spot prices were stable to weak, with some regions seeing a 20 yuan/ton drop. Supply increased slightly and remained high. Demand was dragged down by the decline in electric furnace operating rates. Cost was supported by low port inventories of manganese ore. It will fluctuate at the bottom in the short term [5] Group 4: Important Information - On September 17, Tianjin Port manganese ore spot prices: Australian lump (Mn41.5%) was 40.2 yuan/ton degree, South African medium - iron lump (Mn42%Fe17%) was 36.5 yuan/ton degree, Gabon lump (Mn47%) was 40.3 yuan/ton degree, and Australian seed (Mn39.8%Fe7.6%) was 36 yuan/ton degree [7] - From January to August 2025, enterprise income tax revenue was 3.1477 trillion yuan, up 0.3% year - on - year, and individual income tax revenue was 1.0547 trillion yuan, up 8.9% year - on - year [7] Group 5: Cost and Profit Silicon - iron - Inner Mongolia: production cost was 5550 yuan/ton, profit was - 150 yuan/ton [16] - Ningxia: production cost was 5603 yuan/ton, profit was - 203 yuan/ton [16] - Shaanxi: production cost was 5615 yuan/ton, profit was - 235 yuan/ton [16] - Qinghai: production cost was 5568 yuan/ton, profit was - 288 yuan/ton [16] - Gansu: production cost was 5618 yuan/ton, profit was - 318 yuan/ton [16] Manganese - silicon - Inner Mongolia: production cost was 5807 yuan/ton, profit was - 127 yuan/ton [21] - Ningxia: production cost was 5918 yuan/ton, profit was - 318 yuan/ton [21] - Guangxi: production cost was 6381 yuan/ton, profit was - 701 yuan/ton [21] - Guizhou: production cost was 6120 yuan/ton, profit was - 470 yuan/ton [21]