铁矿石周度观点 国泰君安期货研究所 张广硕（分析师） 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0020198 日期：2025年12月28日 | | YTD累计发运数据 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 51W2025 | 51W2024 | 累计同比 | 累计同比% | | 全球发货 | 160230.9 | 155265.3 | 4965.6 | 3.2% | | 澳发货 | 91427 | 91005.8 | 421.2 | 0.5% | | 巴发货 | 39096.6 | 38142.9 | 953.7 | 2.5% | | 澳+巴发货 | 130523.6 | 129148.7 | 1374.9 | 1.1% | | 澳+巴发货占比 | 81.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% | | | 力拓-中国发货 | 25633.8 | 25304.2 | 329.6 | 1.3% | | 必和必拓-中国发货 | 24412.5 | 24470.1 | -57.6 | -0.2% | | 福德士河-中国发货 | 17681.4 | 16643.4 | 1038.0 | 6 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2026, steel prices are expected to oscillate and bottom out. Attention should be paid to the impact of policies on the supply side. Demand is unlikely to improve significantly, but with the continuous implementation of policies such as anti - involution and a warm macro - environment, steel prices may form a bottom, with a possible fluctuation range of (2800, 3500), showing a pattern of low in the first half and high in the second half [83][85]. - In 2026, the oversupply of iron ore will become more prominent, but the decline in ore prices is expected to be tortuous. The supply is expected to increase significantly, demand may decline slightly, and inventory is likely to accumulate at a high level. The price fluctuation range may be (600, 850), with high prices in the first quarter, a decline in the second quarter, and more downward pressure in the second half of the year [86][88]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review 3.1.1. Steel - In 2025, steel prices showed a pattern of decline - rise - decline again. From January to June, prices dropped due to factors such as overseas trade frictions, weak domestic demand, and falling raw material costs. In July, prices rose driven by anti - involution policies. From August to December, prices oscillated downward due to weak demand and inventory accumulation. For example, rebar mostly traded in the range of 3000 - 3200 [5][8]. 3.1.2. Iron Ore - In 2025, iron ore prices first declined, then rebounded, and finally oscillated. From January to June, prices fell due to factors like overseas recession expectations and rumors of crude steel production restrictions. In July, prices rebounded due to anti - involution policies and strong demand. From August to December, prices oscillated at a high level but with gradually lower peaks [9][12]. 3.2. Macroeconomic Analysis 3.2.1. US Federal Reserve Policy - The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.50% - 3.75% in December 2025, the third cut this year. It also plans to start a monthly short - term Treasury purchase program of about $40 billion. The dot - plot predicts one 25 - basis - point cut in 2026 and 2027 each [13]. 3.2.2. US Economic Indicators - The US employment market is weak. In November, non - farm payrolls increased by 64,000, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%. Inflation in November was significantly lower than expected, with CPI rising 2.7% year - on - year and core CPI rising 2.6% year - on - year [17][18]. 3.2.3. China - US Relations - China - US relations are currently in a relatively stable period. After rounds of negotiations, some tariffs have been cancelled or suspended. However, there are still uncertainties, and strategic competition between the two countries persists [23]. 3.2.4. Domestic Credit and Economy - In November, new social financing was 2.49 trillion yuan, with corporate net financing being the main support. New RMB loans were 390 billion yuan, with weak demand from residents and enterprises. Central Economic Work Conference in December 2025 set a tone for more active fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies in 2026, aiming to expand domestic demand [25][29]. 3.3. Supply - Demand Analysis 3.3.1. Terminal Demand - Real estate is still at the bottom, dragging down building material demand. In 2025, real estate policies aimed at stabilizing the market, but the effect was limited [30][31]. - Infrastructure investment is expected to be stable in 2026. In 2025, the growth rate of infrastructure investment turned negative, affected by factors such as fiscal front - loading and project reserves [33][34]. - Manufacturing investment may maintain some resilience but with industry differentiation. In 2025, it was supported by exports and policies, with a growth rate of 1.9% from January to November [36][38]. - The automobile industry had a good performance in 2025, with production and sales reaching new highs. In 2026, it may face some challenges due to policy changes. The home appliance industry maintained low - growth [39][42]. - The construction machinery industry is expected to maintain growth in 2026, and the shipbuilding industry continued to be prosperous in 2025 [43][45]. - Steel exports were an important support for demand in 2025. In 2026, exports may be restricted by policies in the short term [46][47]. 3.3.2. Steel Supply - In 2025, China's crude steel and pig iron production decreased year - on - year. In 2026, steel production is expected to be further adjusted according to demand and profit, with capacity likely to shrink [54]. 3.3.3. Steel Profit - In 2025, steel mill profits were high in the first half and low in the second half. In 2026, mills are expected to maintain a thin - profit state, affected by factors such as demand and cost [57]. 3.3.4. Steel Production - In 2025, rebar production was at a low level, while hot - rolled coil production was high. In 2026, this differentiation pattern is expected to continue [60]. 3.3.5. Steel Inventory - In 2025, steel inventory pressure emerged in the second half. Rebar inventory was relatively neutral, while hot - rolled coil inventory pressure was large. In 2026, attention should be paid to the supply pressure of plates [63]. 3.3.6. Steel Price Spread - In 2025, the spread between hot - rolled coil and rebar prices first widened and then narrowed, reflecting changes in the supply - demand structure [64]. 3.3.7. Iron Ore Supply - In 2025, global iron ore shipments increased slightly. In 2026, global iron ore supply is expected to grow significantly, with about 2000 tons of incremental supply from major mines and strong incremental expectations from non - mainstream mines [68][88]. 3.3.8. Iron Ore Demand - In 2025, iron ore demand was resilient, but in 2026, it is expected to decline slightly due to the implementation of crude steel production control policies [79]. 3.3.9. Iron Ore Inventory - In 2025, port inventory of iron ore was high, and steel mill inventory was low. In 2026, port inventory is expected to remain high, and steel mills will continue to purchase on - demand [82]. 3.4. Market Outlook 3.4.1. Steel - In 2026, steel demand is expected to be weak, but steel prices may oscillate and bottom out due to policies and a warm macro - environment. The price may fluctuate between 2800 and 3500, with a possible pattern of low in the first half and high in the second half [85]. 3.4.2. Iron Ore - In 2026, the iron ore market will face an oversupply situation, but the decline in ore prices will be tortuous. The price may fluctuate between 600 and 850, with high prices in the first quarter, a decline in the second quarter, and more downward pressure in the second half of the year [88].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Steel prices are supported by the cost side but constrained by weakening demand and potential tightening of steel export expectations, maintaining a volatile trend [3] - Iron ore has both upward and downward drivers and is expected to trade in a range, with limited upside after valuation repair [21] - As terminal winter storage approaches, the coking coal inventory structure is expected to improve, and the coke valuation repair drive may weaken [31] - The fundamentals of ferroalloys are weak in both supply and demand, with limited upside and downside space [48] - With the strengthening expectation of new soda ash capacity coming online, the market is in surplus, and prices are under pressure [62] - Some glass production lines are expected to cold repair before the Spring Festival, affecting long - term pricing, and the high inventory in the middle reaches needs to be digested [85] Summary by Categories Steel Futures Prices - On December 26, 2025, the closing prices of rebar contracts 01, 05, and 10 were 3097, 3118, and 3167 respectively; hot - rolled coil contracts 01, 05, and 10 were 3288, 3283, and 3296 respectively [4] Spot Prices - On December 26, 2025, the aggregated rebar price in China was 3318 yuan/ton, and the hot - rolled coil price in Shanghai was 3270 yuan/ton [8][10] Ratios - The ratios of 01, 05, and 10 rebar to 01, 05, and 09 iron ore were all 4; to 01, 05, and 09 coke were all 2 on December 26, 2025 [18] Iron Ore Prices - On December 26, 2025, the closing prices of 01, 05, and 09 iron ore contracts were 801.5, 783, and 761 respectively [22] Fundamentals - On December 26, 2025, the daily average hot metal output was 226.58 tons, and the 45 - port inventory was 15858.66 tons [25] Coking Coal and Coke Futures Spreads - On December 26, 2025, the spreads of coking coal 09 - 01, 05 - 09, and 01 - 05 were 174, - 80, and - 94 respectively; for coke were 224.5, - 76.5, and - 148 respectively [35] Spot Prices - On December 26, 2025, the ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur coking coal was 1600 yuan/ton, and the ex - factory price of Jinzhong quasi - first - grade wet coke was 1330 yuan/ton [38] Ferroalloys Silicon Iron - On December 26, 2025, the silicon iron basis in Ningxia was - 72, and the spot price in Ningxia was 5350 yuan/ton [49] Silicon Manganese - On December 26, 2025, the silicon manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 100, and the spot price in Inner Mongolia was 5590 yuan/ton [50] Soda Ash Futures Prices - On December 26, 2025, the closing prices of soda ash 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1200, 1258, and 1121 respectively [63] Spot Prices - On December 26, 2025, the heavy - soda market price in North China was 1300 yuan/ton, and the light - soda market price was 1250 yuan/ton [63] Glass Futures Prices - On December 26, 2025, the closing prices of glass 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1057, 1160, and 936 respectively [86] Spot Sales - On December 25, 2025, the sales - to - production ratio in Shahe was 102, and in Hubei was 97 [87]

Report Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The black market is in a state of weak supply and demand during the off - season. The futures prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils are expected to fluctuate upwards, and the iron ore 05 contract remains in a wide - range high - level oscillation. It is recommended to hold long positions for mid - term trading [2][3] Summary by Directory 1. Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coils - **Supply and demand**: This week, rebar and hot - rolled coil production increased, the total output of five major varieties decreased, and overall inventory continued to decline. Rebar's apparent demand decreased, while hot - rolled coil's increased, but the overall apparent demand of the five major varieties declined. Due to the significant decline in steel mill profits and the end of the consumption peak, steel mill production is expected to continue to decline slowly [2] - **Cost support**: Recently, coal and coke prices have rebounded significantly, raising the cost support for the futures market [2] - **Technical analysis**: On the daily K - line chart, the 05 contract briefly fell below the oscillation range and then rebounded quickly. It has not broken out of the recent oscillation range or formed a downward breakthrough [2] - **Operation suggestion**: Hold long positions and conduct mid - term trading [2] - **Data details**: - **Prices**: Rebar and hot - rolled coil futures and spot prices showed different changes; for example, the rebar main contract closing price was 3127 yuan/ton, down 9 yuan (- 0.29%) from the previous day and up 2 yuan (0.06%) from last week [2] - **Production**: The national building materials steel mill rebar production was 181.68 million tons, up 2.90 million tons (1.62%) from last week; hot - rolled coil production was 291.91 million tons, down 16.80 million tons (- 5.44%) [2] - **Inventory**: The social inventory of five major varieties was 872.56 million tons, down 33.91 million tons (- 3.74%) from last week [2] 2. Iron Ore - **Demand**: Last week, the overall output and apparent demand of five major steel products continued to decline. With the arrival of the consumption off - season, molten iron production is likely to continue to decline seasonally. Steel mill production cuts suppress raw material prices. The pre - holiday restocking demand will come later this year [3] - **Supply**: Global shipments remain at a high level, and the continuous increase in port inventory suppresses the futures price. The market has fully digested the building steel production license system and the inclusion of steel products in export license management [3] - **Technical analysis**: The 05 contract has not broken out of the wide - range high - level oscillation [3] - **Operation suggestion**: Hold long positions and conduct mid - term trading [3] - **Data details**: - **Prices**: The DCE iron ore main contract settlement price was 778.5 yuan/dry ton, down 1.0 yuan (- 0.13%) from the previous day and up 1.0 yuan (0.13%) from last week [4] - **Shipments**: Australian iron ore shipments were 1703.9 million tons, down 60.2 million tons (- 3.41%) from last week; Brazilian shipments were 747.6 million tons, down 71.9 million tons (- 8.77%) [4] - **Inventory**: Port inventory totaled 15512.63 million tons, up 81.21 million tons (0.53%) from last week [4] 3. Industry News - Dalian Commodity Exchange will adjust the daily price limit range of coke and coking coal futures contracts to 10% starting from the settlement on December 30, 2025, while keeping the trading margin level unchanged [6] - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasizes the need to strengthen coal supply and promote the construction of strategic reserves [6] - Mysteel research shows that the average profit per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants is - 18 yuan/ton [6] - As of the week of December 25, rebar production increased for two consecutive weeks, factory inventory increased, social inventory decreased for the eleventh consecutive week, and apparent demand decreased [6] - The capacity utilization rate of 523 coking coal mine samples decreased by 2.4% to 84.2% this week [7] - As of December 25, 2025, the total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises increased by 0.11% month - on - month, and the total inventory of domestic soda ash manufacturers decreased [7] - The chairman of the Japan Iron and Steel Federation believes that China's steel product export license requirements cannot effectively suppress steel exports or boost steel prices [8]

Rebar Steel - The rebar futures contract closed at 3127 CNY/ton, down 9 CNY/ton or 0.29%, with a reduction in open interest by 15,600 contracts [3][12] - The national rebar production increased by 27,100 tons week-on-week to 1,843,900 tons, but decreased by 319,100 tons year-on-year [3][12] - The current supply-demand dynamics are neutral, with strong real demand but expectations of weakening demand as the off-season approaches [3][12] Iron Ore - The iron ore futures contract closed at 778.5 CNY/ton, down 1 CNY/ton or 0.13%, with trading volume of 150,000 contracts and an increase in open interest by 13,000 contracts [4][13] - The total iron ore inventory at 47 ports increased by 3,944,300 tons to 166,199,600 tons, while steel mill inventories rose by 1,360,000 tons to 8,860,000 tons [4][13] - The market is expected to experience volatility due to mixed supply and demand factors, including high furnace maintenance and restarts [4][13] Coking Coal - The coking coal futures contract closed at 1124 CNY/ton, down 8 CNY/ton or 0.71%, with an increase in open interest by 3,115 contracts [6][14] - A coal mine accident in Yunnan has led to temporary shutdowns, exacerbating supply tightness [6][14] - Demand remains weak as steel mills continue to face profit pressures, leading to cautious purchasing behavior [6][14] Coking Coke - The coking coke futures contract closed at 1739 CNY/ton, down 7 CNY/ton or 0.4%, with an increase in open interest by 330 contracts [7][14] - The market for coking coke remains stable, with no significant price changes reported at major ports [7][14] - Demand is under pressure due to weak consumption in the market, leading to cautious purchasing strategies from steel mills [7][14] Manganese Silicon - The manganese silicon futures contract closed at 5846 CNY/ton, up 0.48%, with a decrease in open interest by 3,752 contracts [8][15] - Weekly manganese silicon production has decreased to a median level compared to previous years, with some factories reducing output [8][15] - Inventory levels among 63 sample enterprises increased by 2,500 tons to 384,500 tons, indicating limited demand support [8][15] Silicon Iron - The silicon iron futures contract closed at 5692 CNY/ton, up 0.85%, with an increase in open interest by 6,584 contracts [9][16] - Recent production data shows a 6.1% decrease in weekly silicon iron output, with both reductions and restarts occurring [9][16] - Inventory levels among 60 sample enterprises decreased by 1,550 tons to 63,610 tons, suggesting a tightening supply situation [9][16]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall sentiment in the commodity market was positive yesterday, and the prices of finished steel products continued to fluctuate within the bottom range. The terminal demand remains weak, and steel prices are expected to maintain a bottom - range oscillation. The prices of finished products are under short - term pressure due to export license management policies but are expected to gradually digest policy disturbances. The willingness for winter storage is weak, and the macro level is in a policy observation period [3]. - For iron ore, the recent market environment is relatively mild. The decline in hot metal production has reduced marginal pressure. The late Spring Festival in 2026 has postponed the restocking time, and the low inventory of steel mills provides restocking demand expectations. Iron ore prices are expected to mainly operate within the oscillation range [5]. - For manganese silicon and ferrosilicon, the market macro - sentiment fluctuations have temporarily ended, and the black chain index has rebounded. The future market contradictions lie in the direction of the black sector, the cost - push from manganese ore for manganese silicon, and the supply contraction of ferrosilicon due to losses. Attention should be paid to the "dual - carbon" policy and possible emergencies in the manganese ore market [8][9]. - For industrial silicon, the short - term price rebounds to fill the gap and fluctuates strongly. The supply decline depends on the production rhythm in the northwest. The demand from polysilicon weakens, and the demand from silicone is relatively stable in the short term. The price is expected to follow the market fluctuations, and attention should be paid to new supply - side disturbances in the northwest [12]. - For polysilicon, the production is expected to decline in December, but the decline may be limited. The downstream demand is weak, and the inventory pressure before the Spring Festival is difficult to relieve. Although the upper - middle reaches are raising prices, the futures price is still unstable, and attention should be paid to spot transactions and warehouse receipt registration [16]. - For glass, the demand recovery is weak, and the market is in a supply - demand relaxation pattern. In the short term, the market is expected to continue the narrow - range oscillation [19]. - For soda ash, the downstream demand is weak, the inventory is accumulating, and the cost support is weakening. The price decline space is limited due to corporate losses. The market rebound is expected to be limited, and short positions can be considered [21]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Steel Products a. Market Information - The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3127 yuan/ton, down 9 yuan/ton (- 0.28%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 2057 tons to 58627 tons, and the main - contract open interest decreased by 15590 lots to 1.581839 million lots. In the spot market, the rebar price in Tianjin was 3170 yuan/ton (unchanged), and in Shanghai it was 3310 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [2]. - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3280 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton (- 0.15%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts increased by 295 tons to 104588 tons, and the main - contract open interest increased by 9350 lots to 1.238912 million lots. In the spot market, the hot - rolled coil price in Lecong was 3260 yuan/ton (unchanged), and in Shanghai it was 3280 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton [2]. b. Strategy Viewpoints - Rebar production increased slightly this week, apparent demand declined, and the inventory level was at a five - year low. For hot - rolled coils, production continued to decline, apparent demand strengthened slightly, inventory continued to decrease, and inventory contradictions were marginally alleviated. Beijing's relaxation of housing purchase policies may have a demonstration effect on other first - tier cities and help digest real - estate inventory. Overall, terminal demand is weak, and steel prices are expected to oscillate at the bottom [3]. Iron Ore a. Market Information - The closing price of the iron ore main contract (I2605) was 778.50 yuan/ton, with a change of - 0.13% (- 1.00). The open interest increased by 13387 lots to 567100 lots, and the weighted open interest was 932500 lots. The price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 793 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 63.96 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 7.59% [4]. b. Strategy Viewpoints - In terms of supply, the overseas iron ore shipments decreased in the latest period. Shipments from Australia and Brazil both declined, while those from non - mainstream countries rebounded slightly. The near - end arrivals decreased. In terms of demand, the daily average hot - metal production was stable at 226.58 tons. The profitability of steel mills improved. Port inventories continued to accumulate, and steel mills' imported ore inventories increased but were still at a five - year low. Iron ore prices are expected to mainly operate within the oscillation range [5]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon a. Market Information - On December 25, the manganese silicon main contract (SM603) fluctuated, closing up 0.24% at 5846 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 manganese silicon in Tianjin was 5720 yuan/ton, with a converted basis of 5910 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, and a premium of 64 yuan/ton over the futures. The ferrosilicon main contract (SF603) closed up 0.64% at 5692 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 ferrosilicon in Tianjin was 5700 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, and a premium of 8 yuan/ton over the futures [7]. b. Strategy Viewpoints - The macro - sentiment fluctuations have ended, and the black chain index has rebounded. The supply - demand pattern of manganese silicon is not ideal, but most factors have been priced in. The supply - demand of ferrosilicon is basically balanced, and supply has declined due to losses. Future market contradictions lie in the black sector's direction, manganese ore cost - push for manganese silicon, and ferrosilicon supply contraction due to losses [8][9]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon a. Market Information - Industrial silicon: The closing price of the main contract (SI2605) was 8835 yuan/ton, down 0.28% (- 25). The weighted open interest decreased by 1468 lots to 396686 lots. The spot price of 553 non - oxygenated industrial silicon in East China was 9200 yuan/ton (unchanged), with a basis of 365 yuan/ton; the price of 421 was 9650 yuan/ton (unchanged), with a basis of 15 yuan/ton [11]. - Polysilicon: The closing price of the main contract (PS2605) was 60760 yuan/ton, up 4.22% (+ 2460). The weighted open interest increased by 2097 lots to 212843 lots. The average spot prices of N - type granular silicon, N - type dense material, and N - type re - feeding material were unchanged. The basis was - 8410 yuan/ton. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange adjusted trading rules for polysilicon futures contracts from December 29, 2025 [13][14][15]. b. Strategy Viewpoints - Industrial silicon: The short - term price rebounds to fill the gap and fluctuates strongly. Supply decline depends on the northwest production rhythm, and polysilicon demand support weakens. The price is expected to follow market fluctuations, and attention should be paid to new supply - side disturbances in the northwest [12]. - Polysilicon: Production is expected to decline in December, but the decline may be limited. Downstream demand is weak, and inventory pressure is difficult to relieve. Although the upper - middle reaches are raising prices, the futures price is unstable, and attention should be paid to spot transactions and warehouse receipt registration [16]. Glass and Soda Ash a. Market Information - Glass: The glass main contract closed at 1048 yuan/ton on Thursday afternoon, up 1.95% (+ 20). The price of large - size glass in North China was 1020 yuan (unchanged), and in Central China it was 1060 yuan, down 20 yuan. The weekly inventory of float - glass sample enterprises was 58.558 million cases, up 0.57% (331000 cases). The top 20 long - position holders reduced 13175 long positions, and the top 20 short - position holders reduced 13150 short positions [18]. - Soda ash: The soda ash main contract closed at 1184 yuan/ton on Thursday afternoon, up 0.77% (+ 9). The price of heavy soda ash in Shahe was 1137 yuan (unchanged). The weekly inventory of soda - ash sample enterprises was 1.4993 million tons, up 0.57% (5000 tons), with heavy - soda inventory down 18800 tons and light - soda inventory up 23800 tons. The top 20 long - position holders reduced 11632 long positions, and the top 20 short - position holders reduced 13318 short positions [20]. b. Strategy Viewpoints - Glass: Demand recovery is weak, and the market is in a supply - demand relaxation pattern. In the short term, the market is expected to continue the narrow - range oscillation [19]. - Soda ash: Downstream demand is weak, inventory is accumulating, and cost support is weakening. The price decline space is limited due to corporate losses. The market rebound is expected to be limited, and short positions can be considered [21].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - Not provided in the given content 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Spot Market - **Australian Mainstream Iron Ore**: Newman powder price is 790, up 2 from the previous day and down 1 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 845.5 and an import profit of 17.17; PB powder price is 793, up 2 from the previous day and down 1 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 844.5 and an import profit of -15.25; Mac powder price is 785, down 1 from the previous day and up 1 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 857.4 and an import profit of 39.47; Jinbuba powder price is 746, up 2 from the previous day and down 1 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 838.8 and an import profit of 37.64; Mixed powder price is 734, unchanged from the previous day and down 4 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 872.5 and an import profit of 5.25; Super special powder price is 673, unchanged from the previous day and down 5 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 893.1 and an import profit of -11.38; Roy Hill powder price is 780, up 2 from the previous day and down 1 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 858.5 and an import profit of 38.66 [1] - **Brazilian Mainstream Iron Ore**: Brazilian mixed ore price is 829, up 2 from the previous day and down 3 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 836.3 and an import profit of -0.78; Brazilian coarse IOC6 price is 757, up 2 from the previous day and down 7 for the week; Brazilian coarse SSFG price is 762, up 2 from the previous day and down 7 for the week [1] - **Other Iron Ores**: Ukrainian concentrate price is 871, down 4 from the previous day and down 2 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 948.6; 61% Indian powder price is 735, up 2 from the previous day and down 1 for the week; Karara concentrate price is 875, unchanged from the previous day and up 2 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 895.1; 57% Indian powder price is 608, unchanged from the previous day and down 5 for the week; Atlas powder price is 729, unchanged from the previous day and down 4 for the week; KUMBA powder price is 852, up 2 from the previous day and down 1 for the week, with a discounted futures price of 831.5; Tangshan iron concentrate price is 976, unchanged from the previous day and for the week, with a discounted futures price of 863 [1] Futures Market - **Dalian Commodity Exchange Contracts**: i2601 price is 798.0, unchanged from the previous day and up 1 for the week, with a monthly spread of -41.0 and a spread change of 5.9 from the previous day and -2.1 for the week; i2605 price is 778.5, down 1 from the previous day and up 1 for the week, with a monthly spread of 19.5 and a spread change of 25.4 from the previous day and -2.1 for the week; i2609 price is 757.0, down 1 from the previous day and up 2 for the week, with a monthly spread of 21.5 and a spread change of 46.9 from the previous day and -3.1 for the week [1] - **Singapore Exchange Contracts**: FE01 price is 104.05, down 0.32 from the previous day and up 0.40 for the week, with a monthly spread of -3.69 and a spread change of -28.4 from the previous day and 8.1 for the week; FE05 price is 102.37, down 0.16 from the previous day and up 0.84 for the week, with a monthly spread of 1.68 and a spread change of -33.5 from the previous day and 6.6 for the week; FE09 price is 100.36, down 0.05 from the previous day and up 0.91 for the week, with a monthly spread of 2.01 and a spread change of -39.1 from the previous day and 7.0 for the week [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current market trends and economic indicators, highlighting the mixed signals in various sectors, including precious metals, stock indices, and crude oil, while emphasizing the potential for policy support and market recovery in the near future [1][2][3][4]. Precious Metals - Silver prices have surged to a historical high, driven by lower-than-expected U.S. CPI data, which stands at 2.7% year-on-year, below the anticipated 3.1% [2][17]. - The overall downtrend in CPI provides room for interest rate cuts, supporting the long-term upward trend in precious metals due to factors like weakened dollar credit and central bank gold purchases [2][17]. Stock Indices - U.S. stock markets were closed, but previous trading saw an increase in stock indices, particularly in the defense and military sectors, with a total market turnover of 1.94 trillion yuan [3][10]. - The financing balance increased by 10.127 billion yuan, indicating a positive outlook for A-shares, supported by policy backing, capital influx, and industrial empowerment [3][10]. Crude Oil - Crude oil prices saw a slight increase of 0.38%, with Saudi Arabia's average daily crude oil exports reaching a two-and-a-half-year high of 7.1 million barrels in October, up from 6.46 million barrels in September [4][13]. - Despite geopolitical tensions and potential sanctions on Russia, the overall trend for crude oil remains downward [4][13]. Economic Indicators - The U.S. non-farm payroll data showed a mixed picture, with an addition of 64,000 jobs, surpassing the expected 50,000, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% [2][17]. - The People's Bank of China is expected to maintain a moderately loose monetary policy to support economic stability and reasonable price recovery [7][12]. Industry News - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange issued a notice to Sunflower regarding its asset acquisition plan, indicating ongoing corporate activities and market dynamics [8]. Shipping Index - The European shipping index showed fluctuations, with expectations for price stability as shipping companies prepare for increased demand ahead of the Lunar New Year [30].

Group 1: Report Core Information - **Report Type**: Iron Ore Morning Report [1] - **Report Date**: December 25, 2025 [1] - **Research Team**: Black Team of the Research Center [1] - **Data Source**: MYSTEEL [2] Group 2: Spot Market Information Australian Mainstream Iron Ore - Newman powder: The latest price is 788, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 4; the discounted futures price is 843.3; the import profit is 14.69 [1] - PB powder: The latest price is 791, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 4; the discounted futures price is 842.3; the import profit is -17.75 [1] - Macarthur powder: The latest price is 786, with a daily change of 2 and a weekly change of 6; the discounted futures price is 858.5; the import profit is 40.00 [1] - Jinbuba powder: The latest price is 744, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 4; the discounted futures price is 836.6; the import profit is 35.20 [1] - Mixed powder: The latest price is 734, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 5; the discounted futures price is 872.5; the import profit is 4.79 [1] - Super Special powder: The latest price is 673, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of -2; the discounted futures price is 893.1; the import profit is -11.80 [1] - Carajás powder: The latest price is 870, with a daily change of 0 and a weekly change of 0; the discounted futures price is 802.8; the import profit is -35.72 [1] Brazilian Mainstream Iron Ore - Brazilian mixed ore: The latest price is 827, with a daily change of 2 and a weekly change of 2; the discounted futures price is 834.1; the import profit is -3.30 [1] - Brazilian coarse ore IOC6: The latest price is 755, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of -2 [1] - Brazilian coarse ore SSFG: The latest price is 760, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of -2 [1] Other Iron Ore - Ukrainian concentrate: The latest price is 875, with a daily change of 0 and a weekly change of 10; the discounted futures price is 945.2 [1] - 61% Indian powder: The latest price is 733, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 4 [1] - Karara concentrate: The latest price is 875, with a daily change of 0 and a weekly change of 10; the discounted futures price is 895.1 [1] - Roy Hill powder: The latest price is 778, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 4; the discounted futures price is 856.3; the import profit is 36.19 [1] - KUMBA powder: The latest price is 850, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 4; the discounted futures price is 829.5 [1] - 57% Indian powder: The latest price is 608, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of -2 [1] - Atlas powder: The latest price is 729, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 5 [1] Domestic Iron Ore - Tangshan iron concentrate: The latest price is 976, with a daily change of 0 and a weekly change of 7; the discounted futures price is 863.0 [1] Group 3: Futures Market Information Dalian Commodity Exchange - i2601 contract: The latest price is 798.0, with a daily change of 1.5 and a weekly change of 9.5; the inter - monthly spread is -40.0, with a daily change of 4.8, a weekly change of -1.5, and a monthly change of -9.5 [1] - i2605 contract: The latest price is 779.5, with a daily change of 1.0 and a weekly change of 11.5; the inter - monthly spread is 18.5, with a daily change of 23.3, a weekly change of -1.0, and a monthly change of -11.5 [1] - i2609 contract: The latest price is 758.0, with a daily change of 1.5 and a weekly change of 12.5; the inter - monthly spread is 21.5, with a daily change of 44.8, a weekly change of -1.5, and a monthly change of -12.5 [1] Singapore Exchange - FE01 contract: The latest price is 104.37, with a daily change of -0.39 and a weekly change of 1.82; the inter - monthly spread is -3.96, with a daily change of -33.4, a weekly change of 2.1, and a monthly change of -0.9 [1] - FE05 contract: The latest price is 102.53, with a daily change of -0.28 and a weekly change of 2.05; the inter - monthly spread is 1.84, with a daily change of -36.8, a weekly change of -0.8, and a monthly change of 1.7 [1] - FE09 contract: The latest price is 100.41, with a daily change of -0.34 and a weekly change of 2.00; the inter - monthly spread is 2.12, with a daily change of -41.9, a weekly change of -1.3, and a monthly change of 1.6 [1]

1. Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core Viewpoints - The iron ore 2605 contract is expected to experience wide - range fluctuations, with short - term, medium - term, and intraday trends being oscillatory, and the intraday trend being slightly weaker. The current situation is weakly stable, and the ore price will move in an oscillatory manner [1]. - The iron ore supply - demand pattern has not improved. Demand continues to weaken and steel mills' profitability has not improved, keeping the weak pattern. The supply remains high, but there are positive factors like the unresolved structural contradiction in the spot market and the pre - holiday restocking expectation. The ore price will continue to face pressure but also has resistance to decline, and will continue to oscillate at a high level [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Variety Viewpoint Reference - For the iron ore 2605 contract, the short - term (within one week) trend is oscillatory, the medium - term (two weeks to one month) trend is oscillatory, and the intraday trend is slightly weaker. The overall view is wide - range oscillation. The core logic is that the current pattern is weakly stable, leading to oscillatory movement of the ore price [1]. 3.2 Market Driving Logic - The iron ore supply - demand situation is unfavorable, with demand weakening continuously and steel mills' profit not improving, which keeps the pressure on the ore price. The positive factors are the pre - holiday restocking expectation and the unresolved structural contradiction in the spot market. Although the domestic port arrival and miners' shipments have decreased month - on - month, they are still at a high level within the year, and the overseas ore supply is active. The overall supply remains high, and under the game of long and short factors, the ore price will continue to oscillate at a high level, and the restocking situation of steel mills should be monitored [3].