Core Viewpoint - The domestic caustic soda industry is experiencing significant capacity expansion, with total production capacity expected to exceed 49 million tons by the end of 2024, continuing into 2025 despite a slowdown in new capacity additions in the second half of the year [1] Group 1: Supply Dynamics - The overall capacity utilization rate for domestic caustic soda plants has increased to 84.8%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous week and 3.1 percentage points year-on-year, driven by new capacity stabilizing and strong production profits [1] - In early November, eight plants are expected to restart operations, significantly outpacing the four plants scheduled for maintenance, which may lead to increased supply pressure [2] - The execution of maintenance plans will be a key variable affecting supply elasticity, as some companies may delay maintenance to maintain high operational loads [2] Group 2: Downstream Demand - The downstream demand for caustic soda is diversified, with alumina being the primary consumer, accounting for over 30% of consumption, but alumina prices have been declining since mid-July 2025 due to increased supply [3] - The overall operating rate in the caustic soda industry has been significantly lower than the same period in 2024, as companies have reduced production in response to weak demand and profit expectations [3] - Non-alumina sectors are currently in a traditional off-season, with limited demand for caustic soda, primarily driven by essential small orders [4] Group 3: Cost Factors - The price of coal, a key component in caustic soda production, has increased by 15.59% since the long holiday, raising production costs and providing support against price declines [5] - Seasonal demand for electricity is expected to rise due to cold weather, which will further increase coal consumption [5] - Coal supply constraints and low inventory levels at northern ports are expected to maintain upward pressure on coal prices, providing cost support for caustic soda [6] Group 4: Market Outlook - The caustic soda market is facing a core contradiction of increasing supply and weak demand, leading to overall pressure on the fundamentals [6] - Despite the supply increase, the lack of marginal demand drivers is expected to limit the downward price movement of caustic soda, resulting in a predominantly weak oscillation in prices [6]

Report Overview - Report Type: Steel Daily Review [1] - Date: November 5, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Black Metal Research Team [3] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The steel futures market has shifted from an upward trend to a downward one due to concerns about high social steel inventories, geopolitical factors, and currency exchange rate fluctuations. The market is expected to continue its downward trend, and investors should focus on the spot market and production data [10][11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review and Future Outlook 3.1.1 Spot Market and Technical Analysis - On November 4, prices in a few spot markets for rebar and hot-rolled coils declined. Rebar prices in Wuxi, Nanchang, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Hangzhou, and Changsha dropped by 10 - 20 yuan/ton, while hot-rolled coil prices in Nanjing, Jinan, Wuxi, Guangzhou, and Shenyang decreased by 10 - 20 yuan/ton [9]. - The daily KDJ indicators of the rebar and hot-rolled coil 2601 contracts continued to decline after a death cross the previous day. The daily MACD red bars of these contracts have been narrowing for three consecutive days [9]. 3.1.2 Future Outlook - After a significant rebound due to eased geopolitical tensions and improved terminal demand, the steel futures market has reversed its trend. The focus has shifted to the high social steel inventories, leading to a sharp decline [10]. - The strengthening of the US dollar, weakening of the RMB, and reduced foreign capital inflows have negatively impacted the pricing of industrial products related to domestic demand, including black metals [10][11]. - The recent sharp decline in iron ore and coking coal prices is mainly due to the accelerated production cuts by steel mills in the past two weeks, which has led to a lack of cost support for steel and a full manifestation of the negative feedback effect [11]. - The steel futures market is expected to continue its downward trend, and it is difficult to find support at previous lows. Investors should monitor the spot market and this week's production data [11]. 3.2 Industry News - From January to September 2025, the construction industry continued to contract, while the manufacturing industry grew steadily. The real estate market remained sluggish, infrastructure investment growth slowed, and various manufacturing sectors showed different trends [12]. - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's steel product structure has been optimized. The proportion of steel used in manufacturing has increased from 42% in 2020 to 50% in 2024, and is expected to exceed 50% in 2025, while the proportion used in construction has decreased from 58% to 50% and is still declining [12]. - At the end of October, the social inventory of five major steel products in 21 cities decreased slightly, but was still higher than at the beginning of the year and the same period last year [12]. - Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. has made breakthroughs in the research and application of ultra-high-strength steel for automobiles and is actively developing aluminum and magnesium alloys for automobiles [12]. - Xining Special Steel's controlling shareholder, Tianjin Jianlong, pledged 50.2397 million shares to support the company's production and operations [12]. - China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. announced its semi - annual profit distribution plan for 2025 [12][13]. - As of October 31, the Ganqimao Port had completed a certain amount of import and export freight volume, mainly including coal, copper concentrate, and manganese ore [13]. - China responded to the US threat of imposing tariffs on rare earth exports, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation [13]. - OPEC expects positive oil demand and plans to maintain supply - demand balance, with a projected increase in oil demand of 1.3 million barrels per day this year [13]. - Russian coal enterprises suffered a net loss of 263.2 billion rubles from January to August 2025, with a lower proportion of profitable enterprises compared to the same period last year [13]. 3.3 Data Overview - The report provides various data charts, including spot prices, social inventories, production, and capacity utilization rates of steel products, with data sources from Mysteel and the research and development department of Jianxin Futures [15][19][23][26][29][33]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The black metal commodity futures have rebounded significantly due to positive expectations from industry policies and the rigid increase in costs of coal, coke, and ore. It is expected that the market will continue to show a fluctuating and strengthening trend after a period of adjustment in the first and middle of November, but may decline again in the later part of November. Attention should be paid to the cooperation of the spot market and the positive cycle effect on the raw material market caused by the improvement of steel profits [9]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Conditions and Outlook - **Futures Market**: On October 31, the main contracts of rebar and hot-rolled coil futures 2601 generally rose first and then fell. The closing prices of RB2601, HC2601, and SS2512 decreased by 0.48%, 0.72%, and 0.82% respectively. The trading volume and open interest of some contracts also changed [5]. - **Spot Market**: On October 31, the prices of a small number of rebar and hot-rolled coil spot markets declined. The prices of rebar in Wuxi, Nanchang, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Hangzhou, and Changsha decreased by 10 - 20 yuan/ton; the prices of hot-rolled coil in Nanjing, Jinan, Wuxi, Guangzhou, and Shenyang decreased by 10 - 20 yuan/ton [7]. - **Technical Indicators**: The daily KDJ indicators of the rebar and hot-rolled coil 2601 contracts showed a divergent trend, with the J and K values continuing to decline and the D value continuing to rise, showing a potential dead cross. The daily MACD red bars of both contracts narrowed slightly [7]. - **Raw Material Market**: In the past 4 weeks, the shipments of iron ore from Australia and Brazil and the arrivals at Chinese ports have increased by 3% - 4% month-on-month, and the ports have continued to accumulate inventory. The price of iron ore has strengthened significantly. The coke production of independent coking enterprises has decreased significantly recently, and the third round of spot price increases for coke was implemented at the end of the month. The coal price has generally increased, and the spot price of coking coal has jumped significantly [9]. - **Industry Policies**: On October 24, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a new version of the "Implementation Measures for Capacity Replacement in the Iron and Steel Industry (Draft for Comment)", which put forward stricter requirements for the replacement ratio. Tangshan plans to implement a 30% production restriction on blast furnaces for 4 days starting from October 27 due to environmental protection requirements [8][9]. 3.2 Industry News - **Energy Supply**: The National Development and Reform Commission stated that it will ensure energy supply during the heating season. As of the end of September, the cumulative installed power generation capacity nationwide was 3.72 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 18%. As of October 27, the coal inventory of national unified power plants was 220 million tons, which could be used for more than 35 days [10]. - **Market Indicators**: In October, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.0%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month. The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index was 50.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The Composite PMI Output Index was 50.0%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [11]. - **Steel Industry**: The China Iron and Steel Association expects that the proportion of manufacturing in steel consumption will exceed 50% in 2025, and the annual output of crude steel is expected to be 998 million tons. The apparent consumption of steel from January to September decreased by 5.7% year-on-year to 649 million tons [11]. - **Corporate Performance**: The performance of various steel and energy companies in the third quarter and the first three quarters of 2025 varied. For example, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. achieved good results in the third quarter, with a year-on-year increase in net profit of 130.31%. However, some companies such as Ansteel Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. reported losses [12][13]. 3.3 Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts, including the spot prices of rebar and hot-rolled coil in major markets, the weekly output of five major steel products, the social inventory of rebar and hot-rolled coil in major cities, and the开工 rates and utilization rates of blast furnaces and electric furnaces [16][20][24][27].

Report Overview - Report Type: Steel Daily Review [1] - Date: October 30, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Black Metal Research Team, including researchers Zhai Hepan, Nie Jiayi, and Feng Zeren [3] 1. Investment Rating - No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View - On October 29, the main contracts of rebar and hot-rolled coil futures showed an obvious upward trend, recovering most of the losses since September 26. Considering the positive expectations from industry policies, cost increases, and the improvement in terminal demand, the steel futures are expected to continue an oscillating and strengthening trend in the future [5][10]. 3. Summary by Section 3.1 Market Review - **Futures Market**: On October 29, the main contracts of rebar (RB2601) and hot-rolled coil (HC2601) futures oscillated higher, with closing prices of 3,133 yuan/ton and 3,345 yuan/ton respectively, up 1.00% and 1.21% from the previous trading day. The stainless steel futures contract (SS2512) also rose 0.31% [5]. - **Spot Market**: Most rebar and hot-rolled coil spot market prices rose on October 29. Rebar prices in Nanning and Shenyang increased by 30 yuan/ton, while prices in Changsha, Zhengzhou, Beijing, Taiyuan, Kunming, and Guiyang remained stable. Hot-rolled coil prices in Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, and Taiyuan increased by 30 yuan/ton, while prices in Shanghai, Wuhan, Beijing, Lanzhou, and Urumqi remained stable [7]. - **Technical Analysis**: The daily KDJ indicators of the rebar 2601 and hot-rolled coil 2601 contracts showed an upward trend, and the daily MACD red bars continued to expand [7]. 3.2 Market Outlook - **Policy News**: On October 24, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a new draft of the "Implementation Measures for Capacity Replacement in the Iron and Steel Industry," with stricter requirements for replacement ratios. Tangshan plans to implement a 30% blast furnace production limit from October 27 to 30 [9]. - **Fundamentals**: The milder cold weather in the north has improved the outlook for terminal demand. Although steel inventories are significantly higher than in previous years, the improved demand may ease the inventory pressure [10]. - **Market Expectations**: Against the backdrop of geopolitical easing, positive policy news and cost increases have led to a significant rebound in steel futures. The market is expected to continue an oscillating and strengthening trend, and attention should be paid to the cooperation of the spot market and the positive cycle effect on the raw material market [10]. 3.3 Industry News - The Fujian Bureau of the National Mine Safety Administration organized a safety consultation meeting for provincial coal mines, emphasizing the implementation of safety measures [11]. - Wujin Stainless reported Q3 revenue of 597 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.97%, and a net profit of 11.2753 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 63.24% [11]. - Bengang Plate reported Q3 revenue of RMB 10.503 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 11.35%, and a net loss of RMB 817 million, a year-on-year reduction of 50.56% [11]. - Shandong Iron and Steel plans to acquire a 100% stake in Yinshan Section Steel from Laigang Group [11]. - Huaneng International reported Q3 revenue of RMB 172.975 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.19%, and a net profit of RMB 14.841 billion, a year-on-year increase of 42.52% [12]. - Datang Power Generation reported Q3 revenue of RMB 32.152 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.62%, and a net profit of RMB 2.133 billion, a year-on-year increase of 61.18% [12]. - Jinkong Coal Industry reported Q3 revenue of 3.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 12.85%, and a net profit of 401 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 43.94% [12]. - Yunmei Energy reported Q3 revenue of RMB 1.388 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 11.53%, and a net loss of RMB 18 million [12]. - Shanxi Coking Coal stated that power plants within the company can only use washed middlings from some mines, and internal transactions are subject to contracts [12]. - Shaanxi Energy's subsidiary plans to invest 6.997 billion yuan in the Zhangba Coal Mine project in Shaanxi [12]. - The Henan Department of Industry and Information Technology issued a guide for the green transformation of the steel industry [12]. - Yancoal Australia reported a Q3 raw coal (equity) production of 11.6 million tons, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 9% and a year-on-year decrease of 12% [12]. - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade protocol was signed on October 28 [12]. - Russia's coal production in September 2025 was 34.463 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 9.0% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.2% [13]. 3.4 Data Overview - The report presents multiple charts showing data on steel spot prices, production, inventory,开工 rates, and consumption, with data sources from Mysteel and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [17][21][24][26][29][33].

Group 1 - The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the importance of technological innovation, mentioning "technology" 46 times and "innovation" 61 times, aiming to create a favorable environment for original and disruptive innovations [2] - The plan proposes to gradually increase the basic pension for urban and rural residents, highlighting the focus on improving people's livelihoods and promoting common prosperity [2][29] - New strategic technologies such as quantum technology, biomanufacturing, hydrogen energy, and artificial intelligence are identified as future economic growth points, with a focus on their commercialization during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period [3][4] Group 2 - The plan suggests establishing a risk-sharing mechanism for future industry investments, recognizing the uncertainties in technology and market conditions [5][6] - It proposes a new national system to tackle key technologies in areas like integrated circuits and advanced materials, emphasizing the need for collective efforts from various market entities [7] - The plan includes measures to enhance public service spending to boost consumer capacity, indicating a shift towards improving the consumption environment [9][10] Group 3 - The plan aims to peak coal and oil consumption, aligning with the broader goal of achieving carbon peak by 2030, necessitating a transition to a new energy system [12][13] - It emphasizes the need for proactive macroeconomic policies to stabilize growth, employment, and expectations, particularly in light of the challenges posed by traditional economic drivers [14][15] Group 4 - The plan highlights the importance of expanding service trade and optimizing market access, particularly in the service sector, to enhance international competitiveness [18][21] - It focuses on promoting green trade and intermediate goods trade, which are seen as vital for stabilizing foreign trade and aligning with global environmental goals [19][20] Group 5 - The plan includes initiatives to enhance food security through a new round of grain production capacity improvement actions, aiming for a significant increase in grain output [23][24] - It emphasizes the need for efficient land use in rural areas, addressing the mismatch between idle land and the demand for construction land to support rural development [25][26] Group 6 - The plan proposes to expand free education and explore extending compulsory education, which is expected to alleviate educational burdens and improve human capital development [27][28] - It aims to optimize the supply of affordable housing to meet the basic housing needs of urban wage earners and disadvantaged families, marking a shift towards a more inclusive housing policy [30][31]

Market Overview - On October 23, the A-share market rebounded with all three major indices closing in the green. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.22% to 3922.41 points, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.22% to 13025.45 points, and the ChiNext Index gained 0.09% to 3062.16 points. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 1.64 trillion yuan, a decrease of 239 billion yuan from the previous trading day [2][3]. Sector Performance - The Shenzhen local stocks led the market, with the coal sector experiencing a collective surge. Lithium mining concept stocks strengthened in the afternoon, and quantum technology concepts showed active performance towards the end of the trading day. Conversely, the engineering machinery sector weakened. The sectors with the highest gains included Shenzhen state-owned enterprise reform, coal, and energy metals, while sectors with the largest declines included cultivated diamonds, engineering machinery, and oil and gas [2]. International Market - The New York stock market saw all three major indices rise on October 23. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 144.20 points (0.31%) to 46734.61 points, the S&P 500 rose by 39.04 points (0.58%) to 6738.44 points, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 201.40 points (0.89%) to 22941.80 points. European markets also experienced gains, with the UK FTSE 100 rising by 63.57 points (0.67%) to 9578.57 points, the French CAC 40 increasing by 18.91 points (0.23%) to 8225.78 points, and the German DAX rising by 56.66 points (0.23%) to 24207.79 points [3]. Oil Prices - International oil prices rose on October 23. The price of light crude oil futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange increased by $3.29 (5.62%) to $61.79 per barrel, while the price of Brent crude oil futures for December delivery rose by $3.40 (5.43%) to $65.99 per barrel [4]. Economic Policies and Developments - The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will hold a press conference on October 24 to introduce and interpret the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee [6]. - The Fourth Plenary Session approved the "15th Five-Year Plan" for national economic and social development, emphasizing high-quality development, technological self-reliance, and comprehensive deepening of reforms [6]. - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission held a meeting to discuss the "15th Five-Year Plan" for central enterprises, focusing on enhancing core functions and competitiveness [6]. Automotive Industry Insights - As of October 22, the number of applications for the 2025 vehicle trade-in subsidy exceeded 10 million, with over 340,000 vehicles scrapped and more than 660,000 vehicles replaced. The policy has significantly promoted green transformation, with 57.2% of the trade-in vehicles being new energy vehicles [8]. - The 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference highlighted the automotive industry's shift towards intelligentization, with a focus on policies, technology advancements, and international cooperation [8]. E-commerce and Retail Trends - The e-commerce sector in China showed resilience, with a 6.4% increase in cross-border e-commerce import and export volume from January to September 2025. The retail sales of imported goods grew by 8.3% during the same period [10]. - In September 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41.971 billion yuan, with online retail sales of physical goods growing by 7.27% year-on-year [10]. Logistics and Delivery Sector - In September, the postal industry achieved a business income of 152.57 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. The express delivery business income reached 127.37 billion yuan, growing by 7.2% year-on-year [11].

Market Overview and Sector Characteristics - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.22%, with the median individual stock change being a decline of 0.25% [1] - A total of 58 stocks hit the daily limit up, an increase of 2 from the previous day, while 8 stocks hit the limit down, an increase of 3 [2] Sector Performance - The coal industry, cultural media, and specialized equipment sectors had the highest number of limit-up stocks today [3] - In the coal industry, 8 stocks reached the limit up due to strong performance driven by tight supply and demand conditions [4] - The cultural media sector saw 4 stocks limit up, supported by favorable policies and a recovery in consumer demand [4] - The specialized equipment sector also benefited from policy support and growing export demand [4] Conceptual Characteristics - The most notable concepts among limit-up stocks included Shenzhen local stocks, coal, and large consumer concepts [5] - Shenzhen local stocks had 12 limit-up stocks, benefiting from favorable policies and increased funding focus [5] - The coal sector had 8 limit-up stocks, with expectations of recovering demand and tightening supply [5] - Large consumer stocks also saw significant interest due to policy support and demand recovery [5] Limit-Up Stock List - 25 stocks reached a near one-year high among limit-up stocks, indicating significant breakout trends [6] - Notable stocks include Yunkang Energy, Shandong Molong, and Shenzhen Energy, among others [6][7] Main Capital Inflows - The top 5 stocks with the highest net inflows of main capital included China Nuclear Engineering, Shengxin Lithium Energy, and Keda Technology [8] - The stocks with the highest net inflow as a percentage of market capitalization included Jianfa Zhixin and Xinbo Shares, indicating strong capital interest [8] Limit-Up Stock Funding - The top 5 stocks with the highest funding for limit-up included Zhujiang Piano and Yingxin Development, suggesting strong market interest [9] - A total of 49 stocks made their first limit-up today, with 3 stocks achieving a second consecutive limit-up [9]

Market Overview - The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets opened lower on October 23, with significant declines observed after initial rebounds, leading to notable drops by midday [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3888.08 points, down 0.66%, with a trading volume of approximately 456.5 billion yuan; the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.87% to 12883.89 points, with a volume of about 590.7 billion yuan [1] Sector Performance - Shenzhen state-owned enterprise reform concept stocks opened strongly, while low P/E and dividend stocks showed early gains; sectors such as coal, oil, and banking experienced significant increases [1] - Conversely, the engineering machinery and cultivated diamond sectors, which had seen gains in previous sessions, underwent notable corrections, and the tech-focused sectors like CPO concept and semiconductors also faced substantial adjustments [1] Institutional Insights - Huatai Securities highlighted a new action plan from the Shanghai government aimed at promoting high-quality development in the construction industry, which is expected to alleviate growth bottlenecks and optimize the industrial ecosystem [2] - CITIC Construction Investment noted that the humanoid robot sector has retraced its September gains, suggesting that current adjustments may present buying opportunities, especially ahead of Tesla's Q3 report and shareholder meeting [2] Energy Sector Data - The National Energy Administration reported that the total electricity consumption in September reached 888.6 billion kWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, with the first and second industries showing growth rates of 7.3% and 5.7%, respectively [3] M&A Development Plans - Shenzhen's financial management bureau released an action plan for promoting high-quality M&A and restructuring from 2025 to 2027, focusing on strategic emerging industries such as integrated circuits, AI, and renewable energy [4] - The plan encourages leading companies to engage in M&A activities that enhance supply chain capabilities and technological advancements, particularly in future industries like synthetic biology and quantum information [4]

Core Insights - The global energy market is experiencing volatility due to rapid industry development, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating supply-demand dynamics [1] Group 1: Metal Valuation and Market Trends - Basic metal valuations show attractiveness, with nickel currently offering the best value as its price is below marginal costs and its inflation-adjusted 5-year and 8-year averages, despite a relatively weak supply-demand outlook [3] - Aluminum, palladium, and both thermal and metallurgical coal prices are close to marginal costs, indicating solid price support and a more balanced market outlook [3] - In contrast, copper prices appear expensive, significantly above marginal costs and long-term adjusted averages [3] - Precious metals, led by gold, are significantly overvalued, with rising risk aversion pushing gold prices to new highs and driving silver prices up as well [3] - Platinum benefits from improved fundamentals, while palladium's industrial characteristics limit its price increase [3] Group 2: Company Comparisons and Valuations - Zijin Gold International's implied enterprise value/reserve ratio is $782 million per million ounces, which is a 26% discount to the average of large gold mining companies ($1,057 million) and a 31% discount to medium-sized companies ($1,128 million) [4][5] - The company plans to raise $320 million, which represents 15% of its total equity, and has a net debt of $430 million for 2024, leading to an estimated enterprise value of approximately $2.18 billion [4] Group 3: Acquisition Challenges - Glencore faces three major obstacles if it intends to restart a potential acquisition of Teck Resources: it must offer a bid higher than Anglo American's current proposal, reassess its coal strategy to alleviate shareholder concerns, and consider relocating its headquarters to Vancouver to align with Canadian policymakers [6] Group 4: Production Outlook - Fresnillo's silver production is projected to peak at 54 million ounces in 2024 but may decline below 50 million ounces by 2027 due to the nearing end of mine life for certain deposits [9] - Positive exploration results in the Juanicipio area may improve lead and zinc grades, but declining silver grades could offset byproduct revenues, leading to an overall production decline [9] Group 5: Steel Market Dynamics - Nucor and CMC are expected to continue raising rebar prices despite stable scrap costs, driven by supply-demand imbalances in the U.S. East Coast market [11] - The increase in prices may be limited by moderate downstream demand and a lack of price increases in the West during the summer [11] - The absence of new import orders due to a 50% tariff has further constrained supply, supporting rebar prices through the construction peak season [11]

Report Summary 1. Core View - The LPR quotes remained stable in October 2025. The 1 - year LPR was 3.0% and the 5 - year LPR was 3.5%, the same as last time [4]. - China's GDP in the first three quarters of 2025 was 101.5036 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year increase of 5.2% at constant prices. In the third quarter, GDP was 35.45 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year increase of 4.8% at constant prices. In September, the year - on - year growth rate of consumption weakened to 3%, and the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment dropped significantly to 1.1%, mainly dragged down by real estate investment, which had a cumulative year - on - year growth rate of - 13.9% from January to September [6]. - Due to the uncertainty of Sino - US economic and trade policies, the market risk appetite may fluctuate in the short term. After the adverse factors of trade frictions gradually ease, the stock index is expected to return to the upward channel. Before November 1 when the 100% US tariff takes effect, the stock index is expected to fluctuate as the situation may become clearer after the possible meeting between the top leaders of China and the US at the APEC meeting [6]. 2. Market Data Interest Rate Market | Variety | Closing Price | Change from Previous Value (bp) | | --- | --- | --- | | DR001 | 1.47 | 0.00 | | DR007 | 1.59 | 2.25 | | GC001 | 1.16 | - 6.00 | | GC007 | 1.45 | - 1.00 | | SHBOR 3M | 1.58 | 0.20 | | LPR 5 - year | 3.50 | 0.00 | | 1 - year Treasury Bond | 1.47 | 0.00 | | 5 - year Treasury Bond | 1.59 | 2.25 | | 10 - year Treasury Bond | 1.77 | 2.10 | | 10 - year US Treasury Bond | 4.02 | 1.80 | [3] - The central bank conducted 189 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations yesterday at an operating rate of 1.40%, with a bid volume, winning bid volume of 189 billion yuan. With 253.8 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing on the same day, the net withdrawal was 64.8 billion yuan [3]. - This week, 1.021 trillion yuan of reverse repurchases in the central bank's open market will mature, with 612 billion yuan and 409 billion yuan maturing on Thursday and Friday respectively [4]. Stock Index Market | Variety | Closing Price | Change from Previous Day (%) | | --- | --- | --- | | CSI 300 | 4538 | 0.53 | | IF Current Month | 4520 | 0.5 | | SSE 50 | 2975 | 0.24 | | IH Current Month | 2972 | 0.3 | | CSI 500 | 7070 | 0.76 | | IC Current Month | 6972 | 0.7 | | CSI 1000 | 7239 | 0.75 | | IM Current Month | 7138 | 0.5 | | IF Trading Volume | 112287 | - 33.7 | | IF Open Interest | 257451 | - 3.1 | | IH Trading Volume | 52619 | - 41.0 | | IH Open Interest | 89892 | - 8.2 | | IC Trading Volume | 134833 | - 21.8 | | IC Open Interest | 243216 | - 1.4 | | IM Trading Volume | 228283 | - 21.5 | | IM Open Interest | 354337 | - 2.7 | [5] - Yesterday, the CSI 300 rose 0.53% to 4538.2, the SSE 50 rose 0.24% to 2974.9, the CSI 500 rose 0.76% to 7069.6, and the CSI 1000 rose 0.75% to 7239.2. The trading volume of the two markets was 1.7376 trillion yuan, a decrease of 200.5 billion yuan from the previous trading day. Most industry sectors rose, with coal, gas, non - metallic materials, motors, airports, communication services, batteries, communication equipment, and consumer electronics leading the gains, while the precious metals sector tumbled [5]. Futures Premium and Discount | | Current Month Contract | Next Month Contract | Current Quarter Contract | Next Quarter Contract | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | IF Premium/Discount | 4.63% | 4.21% | 2.99% | 3.03% | | IH Premium/Discount | 1.10% | 0.91% | 0.23% | 0.26% | | IC Premium/Discount | 15.75% | 13.81% | 11.02% | 10.72% | | IM Premium/Discount | 16.01% | 15.12% | 13.28% | 12.54% | [7] Note: The values in brackets are the annualized premium/discount rates (green indicates premium, red indicates discount).