1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints - The main contract price of rebar oscillated downward with a daily decline of 0.65%, and the volume and open interest increased. Currently, both the supply and demand sides of rebar have weakened, the fundamental weakness remains unchanged, and steel prices in the off - season continue to be under pressure. The relative positive factor is cost support. It is expected to continue the trend of oscillating to find the bottom, and attention should be paid to the inventory accumulation during the holiday [5]. - The main contract price of hot - rolled coil oscillated weakly with a daily decline of 0.43%, and the volume and open interest decreased. At present, the supply of hot - rolled coil is at a high level, while the demand has weakened, and the fundamentals are weak. The price of hot - rolled coil will still be under pressure and oscillate at a low level. Attention should be paid to the demand performance and beware of the pressure caused by the intensification of the contradiction of weakening demand [5]. - The main contract price of iron ore declined weakly with a daily decline of 1.23%, and the volume and open interest decreased. Currently, the demand for iron ore is weakly stable, while the supply pressure still exists. The fundamentals of iron ore continue to weaken, and the inventory is rising at a high level. Under the dominance of the real - world logic, the price of iron ore is under pressure and runs weakly. Attention should be paid to the shipping situation of miners [5]. 3. Summary of Each Section 3.1 Industry Dynamics - In January 2026, the global manufacturing PMI was 51%, up 1.5 percentage points from the previous month, ending the continuous 10 - month running trend below 50%. By region, the manufacturing PMI in Africa decreased to 49.6%, that in Europe rose to 50%, that in Asia slightly decreased to 51%, and that in the Americas rose to 51.8% [7]. - In January 2026, the average monthly working hours of China's main construction machinery products were 72.5 hours, a year - on - year increase of 23.9% and a month - on - month decrease of 5.19%, among which excavators were 62.8 hours. The average monthly start - up rate of main construction machinery products was 48.1%, a year - on - year decrease of 2.63 percentage points and a month - on - month decrease of 3.63 percentage points, among which excavators were 48.6% [8]. - Anglo American raised its iron ore production target for 2026. The total iron ore output in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 15.1 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 6% and a quarter - on - quarter increase of 5%. The total iron ore sales volume in the fourth quarter was 16.17 million tons, basically flat year - on - year and a quarter - on - quarter increase of 12%. The annual iron ore output in 2025 was 60.8 million tons, a slight year - on - year decrease of 2%, and the cumulative annual iron ore sales volume was 61.54 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 1%. The annual iron ore production guidance target for 2026 was raised to 55 - 59 million tons (previously 54 - 58 million tons). Among them, the output of the Kumba mine is 31 - 33 million tons, and that of the Minas - Rio mine is 24 - 26 million tons [9]. 3.2 Spot Market - The spot prices of rebar in Shanghai, Tianjin and the national average were 3,190, 3,160 and 3,306 respectively; the spot prices of hot - rolled coil in Shanghai, Tianjin and the national average were 3,250, 3,150 and 3,284 respectively; the price of Tangshan billet was 2,930; the price of Zhangjiagang heavy scrap was 2,160; the coil - rebar price difference was 60, and the rebar - scrap price difference was 1,030. The price changes of rebar, hot - rolled coil, Tangshan billet and Zhangjiagang heavy scrap were 0, - 10, 0, 0 respectively [10]. - The price of PB powder at Shandong ports was 756 with a change of - 9; the price of Tangshan iron concentrate was 767 with a change of - 1; the sea freight from Australia and Brazil was 8.34 and 23.57 respectively with changes of - 0.01 and - 0.39; the SGX swap price was 100.90 with a change of - 1.60; the iron ore price index (61% FE, CFR) was 100.30 with a change of - 1.95 [10]. 3.3 Futures Market - The closing price of the rebar futures active contract was 3,077, with a decline of 0.65%, the highest price was 3,111, the lowest price was 3,074, the trading volume was 723,307, the volume difference was 41,902, the open interest was 1,915,253, and the open interest difference was 67,582 [14]. - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil futures active contract was 3,251, with a decline of 0.43%, the highest price was 3,270, the lowest price was 3,250, the trading volume was 276,669, the volume difference was - 7,206, the open interest was 1,484,610, and the open interest difference was - 10,036 [14]. - The closing price of the iron ore futures active contract was 760.5, with a decline of 1.23%, the highest price was 772.0, the lowest price was 760.0, the trading volume was 216,259, the volume difference was - 115,477, the open interest was 514,745, and the open interest difference was - 10,368 [14]. 3.4 Related Charts - The report presents charts of steel and iron ore inventories, including weekly changes and total inventories of rebar and hot - rolled coil, as well as iron ore inventories in 45 ports, 247 steel mills, and domestic mines [16][22]. - It also shows charts of steel mill production, such as the blast furnace start - up rate and capacity utilization of 247 sample steel mills, the start - up rate of 94 independent electric furnace steel mills, the proportion of profitable steel mills among 247 steel mills, and the profitability of 94 independent electric arc - furnace steel mills [31][33]. 3.5 Market Outlook - For rebar, both supply and demand have seasonally weakened, and inventory has continued to accumulate. The weekly output of rebar decreased by 81,500 tons month - on - month, and the supply has shrunk, but the inventory level is significantly higher than the same lunar period last year, and the pressure relief is limited. The demand for rebar continues to be seasonally weak, and the weekly apparent demand and high - frequency daily transactions have both shrunk significantly. Considering that there is no improvement in downstream industries, the weak demand pattern is difficult to change. The relative positive factor is the policy expectation after the holiday. It is expected to continue the trend of oscillating to find the bottom, and attention should be paid to the inventory accumulation during the holiday [39]. - For hot - rolled coil, the supply - demand pattern has changed little, and the inventory has increased again. The production of plate mills has stabilized, the weekly output of hot - rolled coil decreased by 50 tons month - on - month, and the overall level remains relatively high, and the inventory level is high, so the supply pressure remains. The demand for hot - rolled coil has weakened, the weekly apparent demand decreased by 58,700 tons month - on - month, and the high - frequency daily transactions have continued to run at a low level. The relative positive factor is that the output of downstream cold - rolled products remains at a high level, which supports the demand for hot - rolled coil. However, attention should be paid to the potential pressure from the intensification of demand - weakening contradictions, and attention should be paid to the demand performance [39]. - For iron ore, the supply - demand pattern remains weak, and the inventory continues to rise. The production of steel mills has stabilized, and the terminal consumption of iron ore has slightly rebounded. The daily average pig iron output and the daily consumption of imported ore of sample steel mills have both increased this week. However, considering that the profitability of steel mills has not improved and the contradictions in the steel market have accumulated, the demand improvement is limited. At the same time, the arrival volume at domestic ports is weakly stable, but the shipping volume of miners continues to increase, and the overseas supply of iron ore has stabilized and rebounded. Even though the domestic supply of iron ore has seasonally shrunk, the supply pressure remains under the high - inventory situation. The price of iron ore is under pressure and runs weakly under the dominance of the real - world logic, and attention should be paid to the shipping situation of miners [40].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints - The overall fundamentals of steel have weakened marginally. Currently, the five major steel products are reducing production, but hot metal production is still increasing. Steel mills are entering the holiday shutdown and maintenance mode. Steel inventory is accumulating at an accelerated pace, with rebar inventory accumulating faster than hot - rolled coil, and the overall social inventory pressure is greater than that of the mill inventory. The demand for building materials has declined rapidly due to cold weather and construction site shutdowns, and the demand for hot - rolled coils has also decreased due to factors such as a decline in export licenses and the end of the restocking phase in overseas manufacturing. It is expected that steel prices will continue to fluctuate following macro - economic sentiment before the holiday. However, the high steel inventory, potential lower - than - expected post - holiday capital expenditure, and the pessimistic expectations of steel mills may limit the increase in hot metal production this year and put pressure on raw materials [7]. - The trading strategies suggest that the steel market will maintain a weak and volatile trend. For arbitrage, it is recommended to short the spread between hot - rolled coil and rebar at high prices and continue to hold the short position of the ratio of hot - rolled coil to coking coal. For options, it is advisable to wait and see [9]. 3. Summary by Chapters Chapter 1: Steel Market Summary and Outlook Summary - **Supply**: This week, the small - sample production of rebar was 191.68 tons (a decrease of 8.15 tons), and that of hot - rolled coil was 309.16 tons (a decrease of 0.05 tons). The daily average hot metal output of 247 steel mills was 228.58 tons (an increase of 0.6 tons), and the capacity utilization rate of 49 independent electric arc furnace steel mills was 16.9% (a decrease of 15.8%). The cost of electric arc furnaces has increased, leading to a decline in profits and a significant drop in capacity utilization. Long - process steel mills are still profitable, but the enthusiasm for increasing production is limited [4]. - **Demand**: The apparent demand for small - sample rebar was 147.64 tons (a decrease of 28.76 tons), and that for hot - rolled coil was 305.54 tons (a decrease of 5.87 tons). The demand for building materials has decreased due to cold weather and construction site shutdowns. The demand for hot - rolled coils has also declined as overseas manufacturing enters the off - season. The investment in domestic fixed assets has a lack of incremental projects, and the real estate market is still in a downward trend. The manufacturing PMI in January showed a decline, and the production and sales data of some industries such as automobiles and white goods also showed different trends [4]. - **Inventory**: Rebar inventory increased by 44.04 tons (4.52 tons in mill inventory and 39.52 tons in social inventory), hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 3.62 tons (1.50 tons in mill inventory and 2.12 tons in social inventory), and the total inventory of the five major steel products increased by 59.24 tons [4]. - **Outlook**: It is expected that steel prices will maintain a volatile trend following macro - economic sentiment before the holiday. However, the high inventory, potential lower - than - expected post - holiday capital expenditure, and the pessimistic expectations of steel mills may limit the increase in hot metal production this year and put pressure on raw materials. Attention should be paid to the resumption rhythm of coal mines, hot metal production, downstream demand performance, overseas tariffs, and domestic macro and industrial policies [7]. - **Trading Strategies**: The steel market will maintain a weak and volatile trend. For arbitrage, short the spread between hot - rolled coil and rebar at high prices and continue to hold the short position of the ratio of hot - rolled coil to coking coal. For options, wait and see [9]. Chapter 2: Price and Profit Review Summary - **Spot Prices**: On Friday, the aggregated price of rebar in Shanghai was 3220 yuan (a decrease of 30 yuan), and in Beijing was 3130 yuan (a decrease of 20 yuan). The price of hot - rolled coil in Shanghai was 3250 yuan (a decrease of 20 yuan), and in Tianjin (Hebei Steel) was 3160 yuan (a decrease of 20 yuan) [13]. - **Profit**: The flat - rate electricity profit of electric arc furnaces in East China was - 234.68 yuan (a decrease of 83 yuan), and the off - peak electricity profit was - 70 yuan (a decrease of 83 yuan). The long - process steel mills still had profits, but the short - process steel mills' profits were under pressure [32]. Chapter 3: Important Domestic and International Macroeconomic Data Summary - **International**: The US ISM manufacturing PMI in January reached 52.6, a new high since August 2022. The eurozone's CPI in January increased by only 1.7% year - on - year, the lowest since September 2024, and the core CPI dropped to 2.2%, the lowest since October 2021. Indonesia plans to cut coal production and may impose export tariffs in 2026 [34]. - **Domestic**: In December, the new social financing was 22075 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 22.64%. The new RMB loans were 9100 billion yuan. The investment in fixed assets from January to December 2025 decreased by 3.80% year - on - year, with a significant decline in real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing investment. The real estate market data such as new construction, completion, and sales still showed negative growth, and the willingness of residents to buy houses was insufficient [41]. Chapter 4: Steel Supply, Demand, and Inventory Situation Summary - **Supply**: The daily average hot metal output of 247 steel mills was 228.58 tons (an increase of 0.6 tons), and the capacity utilization rate of 49 independent electric arc furnace steel mills was 16.9% (a decrease of 15.8%). The small - sample production of rebar was 191.68 tons (a decrease of 8.15 tons), and that of hot - rolled coil was 309.16 tons (a decrease of 0.05 tons) [59][65]. - **Demand**: The apparent demand for small - sample rebar was 147.64 tons (a decrease of 28.76 tons), and that for hot - rolled coil was 305.54 tons (a decrease of 5.87 tons). The demand for building materials has decreased due to cold weather and construction site shutdowns, and the demand for hot - rolled coils has also declined as overseas manufacturing enters the off - season. The investment in domestic fixed assets has a lack of incremental projects, and the real estate market is still in a downward trend [68]. - **Inventory**: Rebar inventory increased by 44.04 tons (4.52 tons in mill inventory and 39.52 tons in social inventory), hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 3.62 tons (1.50 tons in mill inventory and 2.12 tons in social inventory), and the total inventory of the five major steel products increased by 59.24 tons [4].

Core Insights - The visit by Ni Fengyao, Chairman of Shandong Donghong Group, focused on urban lifeline construction and smart pipeline industry development [1][3] - The collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both Donghong Group and Jiugang Group in high-end materials and smart manufacturing [5] Group 1: Company Collaboration - The delegation conducted in-depth research on Jiugang Group's industrial resources and project capabilities, analyzing strategic opportunities in the western region [5] - Discussions included industrial cooperation, scientific research collaboration, and market development [3][5] - Donghong Group plans to utilize its research and market advantages in the pipeline industry to align with national strategies and local strengths [5] Group 2: Industry Development - The delegation visited various facilities, including Jiugang Group's high-performance pipeline materials and urban water supply systems [3] - The focus was on understanding production processes, market applications, and the overall planning of urban lifeline safety projects [3] - Jiugang Group is actively promoting transformation and industrial upgrades, particularly in high-end materials and intelligent manufacturing [5] Group 3: Future Initiatives - The city’s development and reform commission, housing and urban-rural development bureau, and investment promotion service center will prioritize project execution and enterprise support [5] - There is a commitment to enhance collaboration with Donghong Group to achieve substantial results in industrial cooperation [5]

资产配置月报 202602 如何衡量黄金的交易拥挤度？ glmszqdatemark 2026 年 02 月 06 日 如何衡量黄金的交易拥挤度？ 大类资产量化观点 风格量化观点 行业配置量化观点 [Table_Author] | 分析师 | 叶尔乐 | | --- | --- | | 执业证书： S0590525110059 | | | 邮箱： | yeerle@glms.com.cn | | 分析师 | 祝子涵 | | 执业证书： S0590525110061 | | | 邮箱： | zhuzihan@glms.com.cn | 相关研究 本公司具备证券投资咨询业务资格，请务必阅读最后一页免责声明 证券研究报告 1 2026 年 1 月底黄金价格出现大幅下跌，或是短期利空事件触发与市场自身交易 结构脆弱性共振的结果。下跌的诱因或来自凯文沃什被提名美联储主席候选人， 但黄金长期上涨的根本逻辑未发生改变；前期黄金价格持续上涨，黄金交易拥挤 度处于高位，其脆弱的交易结构在利空消息的刺激下导致了这次大幅下跌。 对于黄金的交易拥挤度，我们可以从其价格乖离率和沪金主力平值 IV 来观察。在 黄金长期上涨逻辑不变的情况 ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry, but it emphasizes the need for policy changes to facilitate the transition of high-carbon industries towards net-zero emissions [2][3]. Core Insights - The report challenges the "hard-to-abate" label often used by high-carbon industries like steel and cement, arguing that it lacks scientific basis and is used as an excuse to delay emission reduction actions [2][3]. - It asserts that the main barriers to transformation are not technological but rather policy inertia, lack of determination, and investment obstacles [2][3]. - The report highlights that significant emission reductions are achievable through a "whole system" approach, which reduces reliance on carbon capture and storage (CCUS) technologies [2][3]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Current Status of Hard-to-Abate Industries - The report indicates that to limit global warming to 1.5°C, rapid and effective emission reduction measures are required across all industries, including those labeled as "hard-to-abate" [5]. - It notes that the steel and cement industries can achieve substantial emission reductions, with CO2 emissions from steel expected to drop from 2.8 billion tons in 2023 to 224 million tons by 2050, and cement from 2.4 billion tons to 65 million tons [5][8]. Section 2: Emission Reduction Pathways for the Steel Industry - The steel industry, responsible for 7-8% of global emissions, can transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 through the adoption of zero-emission technologies like electric arc furnaces (EAF) and green hydrogen [9][10]. - The report emphasizes that the reliance on CCUS is a delaying tactic and that effective policy interventions are necessary to phase out coal-fired blast furnaces and promote green technologies [10]. Section 3: Emission Reduction Pathways for the Cement Industry - The cement industry, contributing 5-8% of global emissions, is often seen as a difficult sector to decarbonize due to emissions from the clinker production process [12]. - The report advocates for a "whole system" approach that includes demand-side measures and material substitutions to significantly reduce reliance on high-carbon cement [12][13]. Section 4: Policy Implications - The report argues that the "hard-to-abate" label obscures the feasibility of various emission reduction pathways and highlights the importance of strong policy support in facilitating industry transitions [13][16]. - It cites examples from the EU, where robust policy measures have accelerated decarbonization in the steel sector, contrasting with the slower progress in the cement sector due to less stringent policies [13].

资产配置月报 202602 如何衡量黄金的交易拥挤度？ glmszqdatemark 2026 年 02 月 06 日 如何衡量黄金的交易拥挤度？ 大类资产量化观点 风格量化观点 行业配置量化观点 [Table_Author] | 分析师 | 叶尔乐 | | --- | --- | | 执业证书： S0590525110059 | | | 邮箱： | yeerle@glms.com.cn | | 分析师 | 祝子涵 | | 执业证书： S0590525110061 | | | 邮箱： | zhuzihan@glms.com.cn | 相关研究 本公司具备证券投资咨询业务资格，请务必阅读最后一页免责声明 证券研究报告 1 2026 年 1 月底黄金价格出现大幅下跌，或是短期利空事件触发与市场自身交易 结构脆弱性共振的结果。下跌的诱因或来自凯文沃什被提名美联储主席候选人， 但黄金长期上涨的根本逻辑未发生改变；前期黄金价格持续上涨，黄金交易拥挤 度处于高位，其脆弱的交易结构在利空消息的刺激下导致了这次大幅下跌。 对于黄金的交易拥挤度，我们可以从其价格乖离率和沪金主力平值 IV 来观察。在 黄金长期上涨逻辑不变的情况 ...

Group 1 - Algeria's steel industry is capable of producing competitive low-emission steel, with export becoming a key objective despite EU import quotas limiting exports [1][2] - Major Algerian steel producers, such as Tosyali Algeria and AQS, are operating at high capacity utilization rates of nearly 97% and 98% respectively, driven by targeted investments and upgraded production processes [1] - Tosyali Algeria is a significant player in the direct reduced iron (DRI) sector, with plans for a second DRI facility to achieve record production by 2025, and is one of the few plants capable of operating on hydrogen [1] Group 2 - The EU is a natural export destination for Algerian steel due to geographic proximity and industrial demand, but strict quota regulations limit export potential [2] - Algerian producers are advocating for an increase in export quotas to meet demand, as current quotas are expected to reach their limits soon [2] - Discussions at the World Economic Forum highlighted the need for the EU to reconsider its quota system, taking into account the carbon footprint of imported steel, which aligns with the European Green Deal [2][3] Group 3 - Algeria positions itself as a green steel producer with advanced technology that meets environmental standards, while the EU faces challenges in balancing protection of its steel industry with climate commitments [3] - Changes in the EU quota system will significantly impact Algeria's ability to export steel to the European market in the long term [3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for the industry are provided in the report. Core Views of the Report The report offers insights into the trends and fundamentals of various commodities. It indicates that different commodities are in diverse states, including price fluctuations, supply - demand dynamics, and market sentiment. For example, some commodities are expected to be in a state of shock, some are facing price pressures, and others are influenced by macro - economic and industry - specific news [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Metals - **Precious Metals**: Gold is releasing risks, and silver is falling from a high level. Platinum is following silver to weaken further, and palladium is weak and back to a low level. For gold, the Shanghai gold 2602 contract closed at 1,141.70 with a daily increase of 4.38%, and the overnight session closed at 1113.78 with a decrease of 0.64% - 1.54%. The trend intensity of gold and silver is 0 [6]. - **Base Metals**: - **Copper**: The sentiment is pessimistic, and the price is under pressure. The Shanghai copper main contract closed at 100,980 with a daily decrease of 3.97%. The trend intensity is - 1 [12]. - **Zinc**: It is running weakly. The Shanghai zinc main contract closed at 24395 with a daily decrease of 1.97%. The trend intensity is 0 [15]. - **Lead**: The domestic inventory is increasing, and the price is under pressure. The Shanghai lead main contract closed at 16555 with a daily decrease of 0.21%. The trend intensity is 0 [18]. - **Tin**: It is in shock consolidation. The Shanghai tin main contract closed at 365,140 with a daily decrease of 3.72%. The trend intensity is 0 [20]. - **Aluminum**: It is under pressure at a high level. The Shanghai aluminum main contract closed at 23385 with a decrease of 570 compared to the previous day. The trend intensity is 1. Alumina has a slight rebound, and the trend intensity is 0. Cast aluminum alloy follows electrolytic aluminum, and the trend intensity is 1 [24]. - **Nickel**: The macro - sentiment dominates the margin, and there is a game between the fundamentals and speculative positions. The Shanghai nickel main contract closed at 134,430 with a decrease of 3,250 compared to the previous day. The trend intensity is 0. Stainless steel has frequent maintenance and production cuts in February, and the nickel - iron expectation supports the lower level. The trend intensity is 0 [34][35]. Energy and Chemicals - **Fossil Fuels**: - **Coal**: For动力煤, Indonesian production - cut news stimulates the import market, and domestic coal prices remain stable before the festival. The Shanxi Datong 5500 coal price is 567.0 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 1.0 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [69]. - **Oil - related Products**: - **Fuel Oil**: It is continuously rebounding, and the short - term weakness is suspended. The FU2603 contract closed at 2,824 with a daily increase of 0.97%. The trend intensity is 0. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It is in a narrow - range adjustment, and the spot high - low sulfur price difference in the overseas market is still at a historical low. The LU2603 contract closed at 3,299 with a daily increase of 0.70%. The trend intensity is 0 [139]. - **Chemicals**: - **PTA**: It is in a range - bound market. The PTA main contract closed at 5144 with a daily decrease of 74. The trend intensity is - 1. - **MEG**: It is for range operation. The MEG main contract closed at 3745 with a daily decrease of 43. The trend intensity is - 1. - **PVC**: It is weakly oscillating. The PVC 05 - contract futures price is 5052, and the East China spot price is 4850. The trend intensity is - 1 [75][136]. Agricultural Products - **Grains and Oils**: - **Palm Oil**: The macro - sentiment is volatile, and the high - level fluctuations intensify. The palm oil main contract closed at 9,042 with a daily decrease of 1.05%. The trend intensity is 0. - **Soybean Oil**: It is in a range - bound adjustment. The soybean oil main contract closed at 8,104 with a daily decrease of 0.44%. The trend intensity is 0. - **Soybean Meal**: Overnight, US soybeans continued to rise, and Dalian soybean meal may follow. The DCE soybean meal 2605 contract closed at 2731 with a daily increase of 6. The trend intensity is + 1. - **Soybean**: The spot price is stable, and the market is oscillating. The DCE soybean 2605 contract closed at 4382 with a daily decrease of 3. The trend intensity is 0 [170][175][176]. - **Other Agricultural Products**: - **Sugar**: It is in a range - bound arrangement. The original sugar price is 14.27 cents/pound, and the mainstream spot price is 5290 yuan/ton. The trend intensity is 0 [182]. - **Cotton**: It is expected to maintain an oscillating trend. The CF2605 contract closed at 14,610 with a daily decrease of 0.48%. The trend intensity is 1 [187]. - **Eggs**: They maintain a weak state. The egg 2603 contract closed at 2,891 with a daily decrease of 1.90%. The trend intensity is - 1 [193]. - **Hogs**: The peak season is not prosperous, and it is expected that the central price will continue to decline after the festival. The Henan spot price is 12880 yuan/ton, and the hog 2603 contract closed at 10995 yuan/ton. The trend intensity is - 1 [196]. - **Peanuts**: They are oscillating. The PK603 contract closed at 8,040 with a daily increase of 0.02%. The trend intensity is 0 [200]. Others - **Lumber**: Logs are in shock consolidation. The 2603 - contract closed at 802 with a daily decrease of 0.7%. The trend intensity is 0 [71]. - **Shipping**: The container shipping index (European line) has a renewed expectation of price increase. The EC2604 contract closed at 1,247.6 with a daily increase of 2.20%. The trend intensity is 0 [141].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a table indicating the investment rating possibilities for various varieties, including "cautiously bearish" and "cautiously bullish" assessments [6]. 2. Core View of the Report - The report analyzes multiple key financial and commodity markets, including precious metals, crude oil, and stock indices. It suggests that the long - term upward trend of gold remains intact despite recent volatility. The stock market is expected to continue its short - term positive trend in February, but potential risks from overseas markets during the Spring Festival need to be watched. For other markets, it provides detailed analyses of supply - demand relationships, price trends, and influencing factors [2][4][20]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Daily Main News Focus - **International News**: The European Central Bank maintained its benchmark interest rate, pausing rate cuts for the fifth consecutive time since June last year. It did not signal the next policy direction, strengthening the market's expectation of a stable monetary policy. Officials are monitoring the impact of the euro's appreciation on export competitiveness and inflation [7]. - **Domestic News**: Eight departments jointly issued an implementation plan for the high - quality development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry, aiming to achieve certain goals by 2030, such as cultivating high - standard raw material bases and new large - scale Chinese patent medicines [8]. - **Industry News**: In January, China's logistics industry prosperity index was 51.2%, indicating an expansion of logistics business, with key sub - indices in the expansion range [9]. 3.2 Daily Earnings of Overseas Markets - The report presents the daily earnings of various overseas market indices and commodities on February 4th and 5th, including the S&P 500, European STOXX50, and others. Most showed declines, except for the US dollar index and some commodities like CBOT soybeans [10]. 3.3 Morning Comments on Major Varieties - **Financial**: - **Stock Indices**: US stock indices declined. The A - share market also fell, with the beauty and care sector leading the gain and the non - ferrous metal sector leading the loss. The stock market's positive trend since 2026 is due to multiple factors. It is expected to continue its short - term positive trend in February, but potential risks from overseas markets during the Spring Festival need attention [4][11]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Treasury bonds rose slightly, with the yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond active bond falling. The central bank's open - market operations and the expected "rate - cut and balance - sheet reduction" policy in the US, along with domestic economic data, have influenced the Treasury bond market [12]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: - **Crude Oil**: SC crude oil fell 0.73% at night. The US and Iran plan to hold nuclear - issue talks, but reaching an agreement is considered difficult. The strengthening US dollar and volatile precious metal prices have negatively affected the commodity market [3][14]. - **Methanol**: Methanol fell 1.46%. The operating rate of coal - to - olefin plants increased, as did the overall methanol plant operating rate. Coastal methanol inventories decreased slightly but were still at a relatively high level [15]. - **Natural Rubber**: Natural rubber futures declined. With domestic and some overseas production areas in different production states, and the inventory in Qingdao increasing, the price is expected to fluctuate and adjust [16]. - **Polyolefins**: Polyolefin futures mainly declined, with the market focusing on supply improvement expectations and macro - factors. The falling oil price also contributed to the cooling of the polyolefin market [17]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Glass and soda ash futures mainly declined. Glass production enterprise inventories increased slightly, and soda ash inventories also rose. The supply - demand situation is gradually adjusting, and the future market depends on the real - estate and photovoltaic industries [18][19]. - **Metals**: - **Precious Metals**: Precious metals fluctuated at night. Recent volatility was mainly due to the nomination of the Fed chair and capital stampede. In the long run, gold is expected to resume its upward trend, while investors are advised to wait and see for silver [2][20]. - **Copper**: Copper prices rose 0.15% at night. The concentrate supply is tight, and downstream demand is mixed. Copper prices may enter an adjustment phase [21]. - **Zinc**: Zinc prices rose 0.84% at night. The zinc concentrate processing fee decreased, and downstream demand is also mixed. Zinc prices may follow the overall trend of non - ferrous metals [22]. - **Aluminum**: Shanghai aluminum fell 0.23% at night. Short - term spot - level upward drivers are limited, but long - term factors such as low inventory and stable demand provide support [23]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate main contract touched the daily limit down and then slightly recovered. The market has high attention, and downstream buyers are cautious. Supply and demand factors are complex, and a cautious short - selling view is maintained [24][25]. - **Black Metals**: - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Coking coal and coke main contracts fluctuated at night. Steel production and demand are in a seasonal off - peak, but import disruptions and pre - holiday restocking provide support [26]. - **Steel**: Steel prices are expected to fluctuate before the Spring Festival. The macro - environment is improving, and raw - material costs provide support. The steel market is in a situation of weak supply and demand [27]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron ore prices are expected to fluctuate. Shipping volumes and port inventories have changed, and steel mills will continue to purchase on - demand [28]. - **Agricultural Products**: - **Protein Meals**: Bean and rapeseed meal prices fluctuated and rose at night. Brazilian soybean harvest is progressing, and the US - China soybean purchase plan affects the market. Domestic high inventories and sufficient supply expectations pressure prices [29]. - **Oils and Fats**: Bean and palm oils were weak, while rapeseed oil rose slightly. Malaysian palm oil exports are strong and production is falling, but market supply expectations affect prices [30][31]. - **Sugar**: Zhengzhou sugar futures fluctuated and were slightly stronger. With a seasonal supply increase and import pressure, prices are expected to remain low in the short term [32]. - **Cotton**: Zhengzhou cotton futures maintained a volatile trend. With approaching Spring Festival, the market has a certain demand support, but import factors may limit price increases [33]. - **Hogs**: The hog market continued to be weak and volatile, with regional differences. The market is in a "price - decline and reluctance - to - sell" game, and pre - holiday prices are expected to adjust [34]. - **Shipping Index**: - **Container Shipping to Europe**: The EC index rose 3.86%. Pre - holiday spot freight rates are expected to decline. The market has a large discount, and future price trends depend on factors such as the pre - April 1st export rush and shipping company price increases [35].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report 2. Core Views - The overall contradiction of steel products in the off - season is limited, but the inventory continues to accumulate, and the supply - demand pressure increases slightly. Iron ore inventory accumulates, and the price fluctuates downward. Coking coal and coke are in a weak supply - demand balance, with prices fluctuating. The supply and demand of thermal coal weaken during the Spring Festival holiday, and the price fluctuates [2][4][5][8] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Market Analysis - The futures market of steel products fluctuates downward. The main contract of rebar futures closes at 3101 yuan/ton, and the main contract of hot - rolled coil closes at 3263 yuan/ton. The actual national building materials output decreases by 81500 tons compared with last week, the total inventory increases by 440400 tons, and the apparent demand decreases by 287600 tons. The total inventory of hot - rolled coils increases by 112900 tons, and the apparent demand decreases by 58700 tons [1] Supply - Demand and Logic - In the off - season, the demand for building materials slows down, and the procurement sentiment is weak, which significantly suppresses the demand for rebar. The demand for plates is relatively stable, but the downstream manufacturing procurement sentiment is also cautious. The steel inventory accumulates before the festival, and the supply - demand pressure increases slightly. Attention should be paid to winter storage replenishment and raw material price changes [2] Strategy - The unilateral strategy is to expect the price to fluctuate. There are no strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [3] Iron Ore Market Analysis - The price of iron ore decreases slightly. The prices of mainstream imported iron ore varieties at Tangshan Port are weakly declining. Traders' quotation enthusiasm is average, and steel mills' procurement is mainly for rigid demand. The total transaction volume of iron ore at major domestic ports today is 986000 tons, a 4.64% decrease from the previous day [4] Supply - Demand and Logic - The global shipping volume increases slightly, the shipping volume from Australia decreases, and the shipping volume from Brazil increases significantly. The arrival volume of imported iron ore is stable but at a historical high. Although the resumption of production of steel mills is slow, the molten iron output is at a medium - high level. The port inventory and steel mills' inventory continue to increase. The end - demand support weakens as the winter storage replenishment of steel mills is nearing the end. Attention should be paid to the subsequent negotiation progress of iron ore and the steel mills' replenishment [5] Strategy - The unilateral strategy is to short on rallies. There are no strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [6] Coking Coal and Coke Market Analysis - The main contract of coking coal futures closes at 1172 yuan/ton, and the main contract of coke closes at 1738 yuan/ton. The price of coking coal stabilizes, and individual coal varieties decline slightly. Coking plants mainly produce normally, with good coke shipping enthusiasm and low inventory. Steel mills' procurement is for rigid demand, and the speculative demand is weak. Most steel mills have completed winter storage replenishment, and the coke inventory is at a high level. The price of Mongolian No. 5 raw coal is in the range of 1030 - 1050 yuan/ton [8] Supply - Demand and Logic - For coke, the supply is stable, the demand is suppressed by the weakening of steel products, and steel mills purchase as needed. The market contradiction is limited, and it is expected to fluctuate in the short term, following cost fluctuations. For coking coal, the domestic supply tightens marginally due to holidays, the demand replenishment is nearing the end, and the trading is light. Before the Spring Festival, the coal price is expected to be stable with a narrow adjustment. The total inventory is accumulating but still low, and the fundamental contradiction is not large. Attention should be paid to overseas demand and post - festival supply recovery [8] Strategy - Both coking coal and coke are expected to fluctuate. There are no strategies for inter - period, inter - variety, spot - futures, and options [9] Thermal Coal Market Analysis - In the producing areas, the coal price fluctuates. Before the Spring Festival, the long - term agreement shipment is stable, and some terminals make small - scale preparations. However, as more downstream factories are on holiday, the overall demand declines, some coal mines have poor sales, and the price is under pressure. At the northern ports, the market trading is light, and the quotation is basically stable. The import market is stable and slightly strong recently. Due to policy disturbances in Indonesia, the quantity of foreign ore reported for shipment decreases, and the future import volume is expected to shrink, with strong short - term support for the price of imported coal from Indonesia [10] Supply - Demand and Logic - Before the Spring Festival, both supply and demand weaken, and the coal price fluctuates. In the long - term, the supply is in a loose pattern. Attention should be paid to the consumption and replenishment of non - power coal [10] Strategy - No strategy is provided [11]