Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Shanghai Meishan Steel Co., Ltd., a company related to China Cinda, has announced a bidding information for a project with a budget of 1.1 million yuan [1] - The project is titled "Dry Coke Oven No. 1 and No. 2 Annual Maintenance" and was published on September 23, 2025 [1] - China Cinda holds a 26.15% stake in Shanghai Meishan Steel Co., Ltd. according to the equity penetration data [1]

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced wide fluctuations last week, with large-cap stocks outperforming. Trading sentiment has turned cautious, with a reduction in trading volume for major indices. The financing increase remains positive, and stock ETFs have shifted to net inflows, indicating an overall optimistic funding environment. The market has transitioned from a high slope increase to wide fluctuations, with a focus on thematic trading, favoring growth sectors. Long-term outlook remains a market upward trend amidst fluctuations [4]. Real Estate Sector - Continuous policy support in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai has led to a significant increase in new home transactions in Shanghai. The average daily net signed units from August 26 to September 19 increased by 62.5% compared to the period from August 1 to August 25 [4]. Steel Industry - Iron ore prices reached a six-month high during the week, indicating a potential recovery in the steel sector's profitability to historical average levels. The steel sector's price-to-book ratio (PB) is expected to recover accordingly [5][6]. High-end Manufacturing - In August, domestic sales of excavators showed resilience during the off-season, with significant recovery in non-excavator categories. Policy support from the Two Sessions is expected to sustain mid-term demand recovery in the construction machinery sector. Exports of excavators continued to grow, and the trend towards electrification in construction machinery is anticipated to accelerate [6]. Medical Devices - The National Medical Products Administration released the first industry standard for medical devices using brain-computer interface technology on September 15. This standard establishes a unified "technical language" for the industry, laying a foundation for high-quality development [6]. Company Analysis - Xianglou New Materials (301160.SZ) is positioned as a high-tech enterprise in the customized precision stamping materials sector. The company employs a collaborative innovation model, focusing on self-research and cooperative development. Its main products include customized precision stamping special steel materials for automotive and industrial applications [7].

| 钢材产业期现日报 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 投资咨询业务资格:证监许可 [2011] 1292号 周敏波 2025年9月22日 | | | | Z0010559 | | | 钢材价格及价差 | | | | | | | 品种 | 现值 | 前值 | 涨跌 | 某差 | 单位 | | 螺纹钢现货(华东) | 3250 | 3240 | 10 | 78 | | | 螺纹钢现货(华北) | 3210 | 3210 | O | 38 | | | 螺纹钢现货(华南) | 3370 | 3390 | -20 | 198 | | | 螺纹钢05合约 | 3232 | 3204 | 28 | 18 | | | 螺纹钢10合约 | 3078 | 3054 | 24 | 172 | | | 螺纹钢01合约 | 3172 | 3147 | જેટ | 78 | | | 热卷现货(华东) | 3410 | 3400 | 10 | 36 | 元/吨 | | 热卷现货(华北) | 3320 | 3330 | -10 | -54 | | | 热卷现货(华南) ...

Group 1: Report's Overall Investment Rating - No investment rating for the industry is mentioned in the report Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The prices of finished steel products showed a slight differentiation last week, with rebar performing slightly better than hot-rolled coils. Steel prices rebounded last week, and the main trading logic remains the industry's fundamentals. Currently, the weak situation of downstream demand has not improved, and prices are moving in a low position [1][2] - The raw material market is expected to operate at a low level [2] Group 3: Summary of Each Section (Based on the General Logic) Steel Production Capacity Utilization - The blast furnace ironmaking capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills was 90.35% last week, a week-on-week increase of 0.17 percentage points and a year-on-year increase of 6.29 percentage points. The daily average hot metal output was 2.4102 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 4,700 tons and a year-on-year increase of 171,900 tons [2] - The average capacity utilization rate of 90 independent electric arc furnace steel mills was 54.35%, a week-on-week decrease of 0.91 percentage points and a year-on-year increase of 14.68 percentage points. The average operating rate was 70.63%, a week-on-week decrease of 1.29 percentage points and a year-on-year increase of 9.59 percentage points [2] Steel Market Conditions - Finished steel products rebounded last week, and steel prices closed positively on the weekly line driven by raw materials. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points last week, in line with market expectations, and the macro-driving force weakened [2] - Rebar and hot-rolled coils showed differentiation last week. Rebar production and inventory decreased slightly, and apparent demand increased; hot-rolled coil production and inventory increased slightly, and performance declined, resulting in rebar being stronger than hot-rolled coils in terms of price trends [2] Raw Material Market - The raw material market is expected to operate at a low level [2] Factors to Watch - Macro policies and downstream demand conditions should be focused on in the later stage [3]

Group 1: Environmental Performance and Innovations - Hebei Wuan Steel Group has achieved ultra-low emissions across its production chain, with real-time monitoring from 1,766 environmental monitoring points [1] - The company was rated as an A-level enterprise for environmental performance by the end of 2023, indicating the highest level of environmental governance in the industry [2] - The city of Wuan has seen a transformation in its steel, coking, and cement industries, with 84% of key industry enterprises achieving A-level ratings [2] Group 2: Emission Reduction Efforts - Wuan has accelerated the elimination of inefficient production capacity, shutting down all small blast furnaces and converters [2] - The transition from long-process to low-carbon, energy-saving short-process steelmaking has resulted in a reduction of 1.6 tons of CO2 and 75% of pollutant emissions per ton of steel produced [2] - New technologies, such as carbon monoxide catalytic oxidation, have been implemented, leading to a daily reduction of approximately 51 tons of emissions [3] Group 3: Air Quality Improvements - In 2024, the average concentration of carbon monoxide in Wuan was 2.1 mg/m³, a decrease of 12.5% year-on-year [4] - PM2.5 concentration in Wuan dropped to 37.2 µg/m³ in the first half of 2025, marking a 31.27% decrease compared to the previous year [4] - The number of days with good air quality reached 133, an increase of 30 days year-on-year, achieving the best air quality levels recorded [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that both coking coal and coke prices have surged over 4% due to multiple factors, including production halts and rising expectations of demand during the traditional peak season [1][2] - A coal mine in Shanxi province has halted production, with a capacity of 1.2 million tons and a normal daily output of approximately 3,000 tons, contributing to supply concerns [1] - The recovery in iron and steel production has led to increased demand for coking coal and coke, with the national coking plant operating rate reaching 75.92%, the highest level this year [1][2] Group 2 - Despite a slight recovery in the coal production, coal inventories have decreased by 13.56 million tons to 254.52 million tons, driven by rapid recovery in downstream steel production [2] - The overall demand for steel remains weak, with apparent consumption of the five major steel products at 8.43 million tons, a year-on-year decline of 459,400 tons [2] - The profitability of steel mills is under pressure due to high production and low demand, with current profits for long-process rebar and hot-rolled coils near breakeven [2][3] Group 3 - The market for finished steel products has not recovered as quickly as expected, with overall demand still insufficient despite some recovery in export volumes [3] - Coking plants have reduced their inventory levels to 8.84 million tons, with coking coal inventory days dropping below 10 days, indicating a shift towards consumption rather than replenishment [3] - Future price trends for coking coal may not be overly pessimistic, as potential supply reduction policies and macroeconomic factors could provide support [4]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing an upward trend, with the average stock price approaching previous highs, while the number of low-priced stocks continues to decline, indicating a shift towards higher-priced stocks in the market [2][12][13]. Group 1: Market Overview - As of September 15, the average stock price in the A-share market reached 26.13 yuan, nearing the previous high of 26.27 yuan recorded on September 1 [2]. - The number of stocks priced below 2 yuan has decreased to 24, a significant drop of nearly 27% compared to the end of last year [12]. - The number of stocks priced below 5 yuan has also reduced to 525, reflecting a decline of approximately 30% since the end of last year [2]. Group 2: Low-Priced Stocks Analysis - Among the stocks priced below 2 yuan, the real estate and steel sectors have the highest proportions, accounting for 21% and 13% respectively [4]. - Compared to the end of last year, the steel and real estate sectors still dominate the low-priced stock category, with respective proportions of 18% and 15% [7]. - A total of 21 stocks have successfully risen above the 2 yuan mark since the end of last year, with notable increases in stocks like Jishi Media and ST Xintong, which saw price increases of 228.34% and 233.52% respectively [11]. Group 3: High-Priced Stocks Expansion - The number of stocks priced above 50 yuan has increased to 570, a growth of nearly 78.7% from 324 stocks at the end of last year [13]. - The number of stocks priced over 100 yuan has reached 142, marking a growth of approximately 97.2% [13]. - The electronics sector has the highest average stock price among the 31 major sectors, with an average exceeding 50 yuan, while sectors like real estate and steel have lower average prices, failing to reach 10 yuan [13].

Group 1 - The event marks the first employee swimming competition held at the newly constructed South Steel Sports Park swimming pool [2] - The competition includes six events, featuring men's and women's 50-meter freestyle and four fun events, attracting over 100 employees from various units of South Steel [2] - The participation reflects the positive and active sports culture among the employees of South Steel [2]

Group 1: US Economic Indicators - August non-farm employment data was weaker than expected, with previous months' employment figures revised down[1] - The unemployment rate remains stable due to a significant increase in household survey employment, but the job market shows signs of prolonged weakness[1] - Inflation indicators show a mild increase in overall CPI, but the super core CPI excluding housing and used cars has slowed down, raising concerns[1] Group 2: European Economic Outlook - The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its current policy stance, showing confidence in future inflation and economic growth in the Eurozone[1] - Market expectations for another rate cut before mid-2026 have dropped below 50%[1] Group 3: Domestic Economic Conditions - August export growth declined year-on-year due to a high base effect from last year, with exports to non-US countries outperforming those to the US[4] - PPI year-on-year growth has narrowed due to low base effects and "anti-involution" policies, while CPI growth is significantly impacted by food and energy prices[4] - The Ministry of Finance plans to implement more proactive fiscal policies to strengthen domestic circulation and enhance fiscal-financial coordination[4] Group 4: Market Trends and Prices - Real estate transactions remain sluggish, while wholesale prices of agricultural products have rebounded[4] - Steel prices are stable, cement prices have slightly increased, and coal prices have decreased, while non-ferrous metal prices have risen[4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core Views of the Report - The terminal demand for rebar is sluggish, and the futures price is oscillating weakly. The RB2601 contract may fluctuate within the range of 3080 - 3160. It is recommended to buy out - of - the - money call options when the opportunity arises [2][9][60] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Week - on - Week Summary Market Review - As of September 12, the closing price of the rebar main contract was 3127 yuan/ton (-16), and the spot price of Hangzhou Zhongtian rebar was 3250 yuan/ton (-10). Rebar production continued to decline to 211.93 million tons (-6.75), with a year - on - year increase of 24.01 million tons. Apparent demand decreased again to 18.07 million tons (-4), a year - on - year decrease of 51.85 million tons. Total rebar inventory was 653.86 million tons (+13.86), with a year - on - year increase of 160.23 million tons. The steel mill profitability rate was 60.17%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.87 percentage points and a year - on - year increase of 54.11 percentage points [7] Market Outlook - **Macro aspect**: Overseas, the US non - farm payrolls in August increased by only 22,000, far less than the expected 75,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. Mexico plans to raise import tariffs on about 1400 items from countries without free - trade agreements. Domestically, multiple ministries and commissions will promote capacity management in key industries and implement policies to support employment and foreign trade. - **Supply - demand aspect**: Rebar weekly production continued to decline, capacity utilization was 46.46%, and the EAF steel operating rate declined again. Terminal demand was weak, inventory increased for seven consecutive weeks, and apparent demand decreased. - **Cost aspect**: Iron ore was firm due to lower shipments and a significant increase in hot metal. Coke spot prices were lowered, but coking coal futures prices were oscillating strongly. - **Technical aspect**: The RB2601 contract oscillated downward, with a bearish arrangement of daily K - line moving averages. The MACD indicator showed that DIFF and DEA were below the 0 - axis, and the green bars slightly shrank. - **Strategy suggestion**: Considering the macro and industrial aspects, the RB2601 contract may fluctuate within the 3080 - 3160 range. Pay attention to operation rhythm and risk control [9] 2. Futures and Spot Market Futures Price - This week, the RB2601 contract oscillated weakly. The RB2510 contract was weaker than the RB2601 contract, and the spread on the 12th was -92 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3 yuan/ton [15] Warehouse Receipts and Positions - On September 12, the Shanghai Futures Exchange rebar warehouse receipt volume was 252,249 tons, a week - on - week increase of 21,518 tons. The net short position of the top 20 holders of rebar futures contracts was 222,524 lots, an increase of 38,709 lots from the previous week [22] Spot Price and Basis - On September 12, the spot price of Hangzhou's Grade III rebar was 3250 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 10 yuan/ton; the national average price was 3269 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 10 yuan/ton. This week, the spot price was stronger than the futures price, and the basis on the 12th was 123 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 6 yuan/ton [28] 3. Upstream Market Furnace Charge Prices - This week, the spot price of iron ore increased, while the spot price of coke decreased. On September 12, the price of 61% Australian MacPhearson ore at Qingdao Port was 848 yuan/dry ton, a week - on - week increase of 11 yuan/dry ton. The spot price of first - grade metallurgical coke at Tianjin Port was 1620 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 50 yuan/ton [33] Iron Ore Arrival and Inventory - From September 1st to 7th, the total arrival volume of 47 ports in China decreased. The total inventory of imported iron ore in 47 ports increased by 304,000 tons week - on - week to 14,456,120 tons, and the daily average port clearance volume increased by 140,600 tons [37] Coking Plant Conditions - This week, the capacity utilization rate of coking plants increased, and coke inventory increased. The capacity utilization rate of 230 independent coking enterprises was 75.58%, an increase of 2.97%. Coke daily output was 533,000 tons, an increase of 20,900 tons [41] 4. Industry Situation Supply Side - In July 2025, the national crude steel output was 79.66 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 4.0%. From January to July, the cumulative crude steel output was 594.47 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 3.1%. In August, steel exports decreased, and imports increased [45] - Rebar weekly production decreased. On September 11, the weekly production of 139 building material production enterprises was 21.193 million tons, a decrease of 675,000 tons from the previous week [48] - The EAF steel operating rate decreased. On September 12, the average operating rate of 90 independent EAF steel mills was 71.92%, a week - on - week decrease of 1.29 percentage points [51] - Rebar total inventory increased. On September 11, the in - plant inventory of 137 building material production enterprises was 1.6663 million tons, a decrease of 47,100 tons from the previous week, and the social inventory of 35 cities was 4.8723 million tons, an increase of 185,700 tons from the previous week [54] Demand Side - From January to July 2025, the new housing start - up area decreased by 19.4% year - on - year, and infrastructure investment increased by 3.2% year - on - year [57] 5. Options Market - Currently, the steel market is relatively weak, but as building materials enter the peak season, downstream may have restocking demand. It is recommended to buy out - of - the - money call options when the opportunity arises [60]